The world was born from a lie.

Elaina has never known the sun—only the stone walls of her cavern and the hollow shells of the parents who no longer remember her name. Her only company is the sadistic voice in her dreams, whispering that everything she knows is false.

When a god-like Warden shatters her prison, Elaina learns the truth: she has a twin brother, alive in a village consumed by the same creeping forgetfulness that stole her parents’ minds. But beyond her cavern lies a world unravelling. A memory-stealing mist drifts across the land. Ancient Arches crack open, releasing horrors that have no name. And the Wardens themselves may be the greatest liars of all.

Elaina’s years of isolation have left her with scars—but also with inhuman endurance, sharpened senses, and an unbreakable will. If anyone can pierce the lies and uncover the truth, it is her.

Not all of the Wardens know she exists. But they will. And they will speak her names in careful whispers — and her titles through gritted teeth.