In a realm where the boundaries between life and death blur, a young scientist named Vre finds herself inexplicably transported to the World Between, a purgatorial land shrouded in perpetual mist and shadow.   This enigmatic world, once vibrant and blessed by the divine, now suffers under the corruption of the Abyssal Taint, a malevolent force that seeps through every corner of existence, threatening to consume it entirely.   Determined to uncover the secrets of this dying world and find a way back home, Vre teams up with the reclusive and moody Drake, a scholar who has dedicated his life to studying the peculiarities of the World Between and its otherworldly inhabitants.   Their journey takes a dramatic turn when Vre encounters Xerith, an ancient and fearsome guardian who dwells in the darkest recesses of the world. Xerith is both terrifying and captivating. Despite his unsettling appearance, he holds the wisdom and strength that Vre needs to combat the taint and learn the truth about the nature of evil and these connected worlds.   As Vre and Xerith's bond grows, they explore the decaying mansions, abandoned villages, and haunted forests of the World Between, uncovering ancient knowledge and confronting malevolent forces. Together, they face the rain men—beings from another world that bring terror and destruction—while unraveling the cosmic truths that govern their existence