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Every year, the strongest youth of the island earn the honor of reaching the Golden Island. Every year, they die. As the tribe’s Shaman, he alone knows the truth behind the sacred ritual. The gods do not choose the worthy. The sea does not carry them to paradise. Instead, he gathers their bones, carves their stories into skulls, and hides the evidence of a lie that has shaped generations. It was bearable—until this year. Because this year, his son wins.

Above the cliffs where sea meets sky, Fauna, the Guardian of Souls, weaves life into existence, her creations bound to her by an intricate, unseen web. Her duty is eternal, her solitude unbroken—until a fleeting moment with her cherished albatross awakens a longing she cannot name. Driven by an ache too vast to ignore, Fauna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering truths that challenge her role, her purpose, and the delicate threads holding creation together.