Thirty years after the Shattering, a cataclysm that fractured reality and unleashed monsters upon the world, humanity has adapted to its new, chaotic existence. Gates filled with horrors open daily, and those gifted with shards of power—the Awakened—stand as the first line of defense against the threats that spill forth. These shards, fragments of a shattered reality, grant unimaginable abilities but carry the weight of their wielder's deepest scars. Kieran has spent his life in the shadow of the Awakened, an ordinary man in an extraordinary world. While others wield their shards to achieve greatness, he is stuck chasing purpose in a life that feels meaningless. But everything changes when a mysterious, fractured shard chooses him, awakening powers tied to his pain and regrets. Thrust into a dangerous world of monsters, fractured Gates, and enigmatic forces, Kieran must unravel the mystery of his shard and confront a truth buried deep within the Shattering itself. As he grapples with his newfound abilities and the weight of his choices, he begins to uncover a secret that threatens not just the Awakened, but the very fabric of reality. In a world where power comes at a price and the lines between hero and villain blur, Kieran must decide: will he shape his destiny or let it consume him?