From a desperate bid to save lives came a parting, and a promise. But when that promise is broken by a betrayal, the witch Norui is lost, her mysterious disappearance haunting her friends. Enter Allen West, an Investigator for the Bureau of Magic Regulations, who hunts down illegal magickers. A lead on a series of missing adventurers traps him and his companions in the very ruins where Norui has been imprisoned. Freeing themselves means challenging the enigmatic Whistler, a powerful illusionist whose twisted games blur the lines between reality and nightmare. In his domain, every step could be their last, and they have only a single night to defeat him. But as West and Norui join forces, their greatest threat may not be the dark forces that threaten their lives, but their fellow adventurers, whose loyalties are as uncertain as the shifting illusions surrounding them. As the night draws on, they must decide if they can trust each other- or if their journey will end in ruin. Survival demands more than just courage: it requires a leap of faith. The only way out is through.... Inspired by a D&D campaign. Genre: Fantasy adventureCurrent written word count: 232kFully written chapters: 73 + a bonus 11 chapter novellaRating: PG13/PG16Spice: No/lowRelease schedule: Every Wednesday by noon Pacific You'll probably like it if you like....- intelligent, good-hearted, magical female protagonists like Zelda (Legend of Zelda), Emilia (Re:Zero), Yuna (Final Fantasy X)- friendly, self-assured, strong male protagonists like Steven (Steven Universe), Deku (My Hero Academia), Danny Phantom (Danny Phantom)- the action and personal/interpersonal drama of the Witcher- the high fantasy adventure and philosophy of mortality themes of Freiren- the dark undercurrents and life-or-death stakes of Re:Zero- the character-development focus of authors like Lois McMaster Bujold, Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey Cover art by swampy_irrana