Forbidden To Live

Karthu Susumu was born into tragedy, his mother died giving birth to him, and his father, far from offering love, raised him with cruelty and abuse. Left alone at an orphanage, Karthu endured torment and neglect, each day sharpening his mind in a state of constant fear. From this unending suffering, he developed a unique ability he calls Woundcraft—formally known as Existence Without Resolution. It grants him unparalleled vigilance: he never assumes safety, never trusts peace, never allows himself relief. Every step, every shadow, every encounter is analyzed for danger. Yet this power is as much a curse as it is a gift—no victory no satisfaction, no escape no peace, and trauma never fades. When Karthu finally leaves the orphanage, he enters a harsh world full of danger and cruelty, but also glimpses of care and companionship. Along the way, he forms fragile alliances that help him temper his relentless overthinking, even if only slightly. In a life where hope is scarce and survival is constant, Karthu must navigate a world that will never forgive him, and a mind that will never rest. In “Forbidden To Live,” every victory is hollow, every peace temporary, and every step forward a battle against a world, and a self that refuses to let him live.