Ahriman wakes up paralyzed on a riverbank at night, unable to recall how he got there. As he struggles to process his situation, a mysterious robed figure approaches but ignores his pleas for help. The man speaks in gibberish Ahriman doesn’t understand, then does something—
Before Ahriman can grasp what’s happening, darkness consumes him.
The next thing he knows, he’s waking up in a hospital, told he was in an accident. But something feels... off. Ever since that night, strange phenomena plague his life. His dreams become disturbingly vivid—eerie visions filled with grotesque, otherworldly creatures. And yet, for reasons he can’t comprehend, they never attack him.
Worse still, no matter how much he sleeps, his body remains drained, as if he hasn’t rested at all. The relentless cycle of unsettling dreams and exhaustion turns his already abnormal life into something even more surreal.
Then, in one of these dreams, he meets her.
A mysterious woman. A presence unlike anything else in his nightmares. She doesn’t just unsettle him—she shatters his reality. She peels away the thin veneer of normalcy he’s been clinging to, forcing him to question everything: his past, his mind, his very existence.
Hey everyone, Author here! Just a quick heads-up before you start reading: The world in this novel has almost no concept of religion. I wanted to mention this beforehand so you don’t find the protagonist’s confusion or reactions odd. Since this novel has a mystery tag, I encourage you to be patient as things unfold. The protagonist is an overthinker, so expect a lot of inner analysis and contemplation. This is my first novel, and I truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to read it. Thank you!