The Unremembered Oath

Every oath grants power. Every step forward can erase a piece of the past. Eight years ago, Thira Veyan’s village burned—and was erased from every imperial map. Now six months of her own memory are missing, and entering the Citadel of Seven Oaths may be her only chance to discover why. During her initiation, seven bells ring without being touched. Then an impossible eighth bell answers from beneath the Citadel. Thira awakens with the ability to hear memories trapped inside objects. Beneath the ritual basin, she discovers her own name carved beside that of Nilan Aras, a dangerous guardian who recognizes her immediately. Thira has no memory of him. Nilan remembers her. To recover the truth, Thira must climb the Citadel’s Seven Oaths—gaining greater power while risking the remaining pieces of her past. The empire does not merely preserve memory. It decides what the world is allowed to remember. What to expect: A defined seven-stage progression system Memory-based magic with permanent consequences Dark-academy trials and buried political secrets A capable female protagonist Mystery, adventure, and slow-burn romance