They call him Omen, the boy found wandering in the deadly fog. A child who should have perished alongside countless others lost to the monsters outside the ward. Instead, he survived. Brought into District 98, one of the last havens in the once-great city of Araksiun, Omen endures hunger and scorn while clinging to fragile friendships with those unwilling to cast him aside. Yet each year, the fog looms closer, the wards protecting the district weaken, and old hatreds flare. Most believe Omen’s presence is a curse, that he is a harbinger of ruin. But Omen refuses to remain behind crumbling wards forever. Haunted by the secrets of his own survival, he ventures beyond the ward’s failing barrier, determined to uncover what truly lurks in the swirling mist. Long ago, Araksiun was a metropolis of millions, fueled by science and magic. However, the fog's arrival turned its thriving streets into a labyrinth of monsters, eroding civilization and leaving only scattered districts behind. Omen’s journey through this perilous realm becomes a race to reclaim lost artifacts and ancient knowledge. Rumors persist that he has endured trials no mere mortal could survive, fueling questions about the limits of his humanity. With every step into the unknown, he risks awakening a darkness even older than the city itself. Seen by some as a curse and by others as a final hope, Omen forges ahead. As he embraces his strange bond with the fog, the fate of Araksiun may hinge on whether he can master the power and the peril that follow him wherever he goes. What to Expect: Daily releases with chapters ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 words. If you’ve enjoyed The Painted Man, you might find familiar dynamics here—though the setting is entirely unique. A post-apocalyptic world where society has crumbled, and the remnants of humanity cling to life within barriers that keep the deadly fog at bay. A protagonist who isn’t confined by the ward’s safety, holding a unique advantage in navigating the dangers beyond.