
by Erique
In a world governed by hidden powers and forgotten truths, the Faceless Crown rules from the shadows—an authority older than history and more dangerous than war. Astrael, a keeper of forbidden knowledge, uncovers a relic capable of unraveling the balance between magic and control. As kingdoms fracture and unseen forces move in silence, Astrael is forced into a path where knowledge is both weapon and curse. Every secret revealed draws him closer to a truth the Crown has buried for centuries—and to a fate that may erase his identity entirely. To challenge the Crown is to surrender a name, a face, and a future. But some truths are worth losing everything for.