Chapter 0.1 - Worldbuilding
Far from the bustle of major cities, in a corner of the Elaris continent, stands the ancient town of Ravenville, where time moves slower and wounds linger longer. A town of lace curtained windows, old clock towers, and gardens that bloom even when the season is unkind. But don't be fooled by its beauty. Ravenville holds a sharp silence. And it is there, that this story begins.
Chapter 0.2 - Character List
Celeste Auberon
Behind her gentle smile lies a soul deeply scarred by betrayal. Since childhood, Celeste has lived under the shadow of Zoya's cruelty a childhood friend turned tormentor. But she is not one to break easily. With quiet courage and a growing will to defy injustice, Celeste becomes someone who touches others' hearts. Her gift of emotional sensitivity is both her greatest weapon and her greatest burden, as trusting others becomes a fragile line to walk.
Anneliese Rowan & Isolde Maren
More than just companions these two are Celeste's chosen family.
- Isolde is the strategist calm, rational, always with a backup plan when everything falls apart.
- Anneliese is the heart warm, spontaneous, the emotional anchor when pain resurfaces.
Together, they give Celeste the strength to face a world that once turned its back on her.
Arden Valeska
A mysterious man who appears in the quiet of a garden calm, distant, as if time itself moves differently around him. Arden arrives like autumn wind chilling yet healing. His presence slowly disrupts Celeste's world. Is he a protector, or a pawn in a deeper game? Behind his gaze lies a heavy past and a purpose not yet revealed.
Zoya Ivanova
Captivatingly beautiful with a smile that hides venom, Zoya Ivanova was born with privilege and an unquenchable, burning ambition. In the past, she made Celeste her primary target, determined to extinguish her light. Their reunion in the future reopens old wounds, revealing secrets darker than night. Zoya is more than just an antagonist ; she is a shadow of the past haunting Celeste. Now, she seeks to snatch away Celeste's future, but every effort meets with failure, proving that Celeste's light is too strong to be extinguished.
Chapter 0.3 - Author's Note
To my dear readers, thank you for immersing yourselves in the world I have long dreamed of. May each page be a journey, each character a friend, and each word a memory that lasts forever in your hearts.
-xyexia🦋