Meet Kieran, a 12-year-old street urchin with a secret - dark powers and even darker dreams. Haunted by the memory of his sister Sara's tragic death at the hands of a noble, Kieran is determined to change the world's power balance.
When he stumbles upon Wells' mysterious grimoire, Kieran forms an unexpected bond with an ancient entity, but at a dangerous cost - his life force. Juggling life as an assassin in the shadows, he eventually earns a spot at the prestigious Academy.
Using clever tricks to hide his true abilities, Kieran embarks on a mission to shift societal power dynamics, all while burying the darkness that lurks within him.