⚠️ Trigger Warning This book contains explicit adult themes, psychological strain, and complex interpersonal dynamics. It is recommended for mature readers only. It is also strongly advised to read Book 1 and Book 2 beforehand, as key emotional arcs and plot developments build directly upon them. After the incident backstage-a moment that left Nate physically and emotionally unsettled-he enters a fragile phase of reorientation. As he struggles to regain his footing, a fleeting idea begins to take shape, setting in motion a chain of events that changes everything. The unusual connection between Nate, Mira, and Eliot opens a new chapter-intense, vulnerable, and consequential. At the same time, a force that has long lingered in the shadows steps forward. Something dark turns its gaze toward Mira, alters her, and makes her appear increasingly unfamiliar to Nate. Caught between desire and danger, devotion and descent, the story unfurls the origins of how "Sleep" became the entity bearing that name. I also want to take a moment to thank my friend @wtchcos_666. For the countless phone calls and brainstorming sessions for Book 3. For the brilliant ideas that set this story in motion. I'm certain that without her creativity and input, this story would never have become what it is. Through this project, we truly found each other - and I'm grateful for that.

When you're the daughter of Sleep Token's manager, you never imagined your life would change the moment you stepped onto tour with them. Between long nights on the road, stolen glances across crowded rooms, and conversations that felt like secrets only the two of you could understand, one thing became undeniable: Vessel was no longer just the masked frontman of a mysterious band-he was the man who held your heart. But love is complicated in a world built on shadows, secrets, and stage lights. From hidden dates to late-night confessions, and from the chaos of touring to building a life together, this is a story of love that refuses to be silenced. ✨ A romance of music, mystery, and devotion. ✨ From strangers to soulmates, through storms and serenity. ✨ Until forever becomes reality. Because sometimes, love isn't just a chapter-it's the whole book.

It's recommended to read Part I first! Trigger Warning This story contains depictions of psychological distress, suicidal thoughts, depression, emotional dependency, as well as (attempted) murder. Some scenes may be disturbing or emotionally challenging. Please continue reading only if you feel mentally stable enough to do so. If you are personally affected by any of these topics, please reach out to someone you trust or seek professional help. You are not alone. All characters, names, and events in this story are entirely fictional. While inspired by the aesthetic and music of the band Sleep Token, the characters portrayed bear no relation to the real people behind the band. This is a work of pure fiction. Please respect the privacy and identity of the real individuals. General Note This story is a work of fiction. It explores complex emotional and psychological themes in a dark, at times symbolically heightened context. It is not intended to romanticize violence or mental illness. The original story was written in German. Mira's voice remains in German, while Nate's POV is in English. The language alternates to reflect their contrasting inner worlds. I hope the charm remains intact despite the shifts. The Shadow We Worship - Part II Fame is an altar. And not everyone who approaches it comes to pray. Mira joins Nate on tour - into a world caught between light and shadow, between ecstatic devotion and profound loneliness. As their connection deepens, one thing becomes clear: something dark is traveling with them. A presence that cannot be shaken. A voice that will not be silenced. Nate struggles with the weight of his role, with old scars and new temptations. Sleep draws closer. And while the world celebrates him, he teeters on the edge of collapse. Caught between worship and obsession, truth and delusion, a quiet battle begins - for control, for trust, for whatever remains... when everything else is lost.

Socially-anxious, troubled musician meets bubbly barista with an aura of pure sunshine. Will they be able to find what they're looking for with each other? Or will unhealed trauma from the past, a protective brother and his bandmates keep them apart? Tropes; - He falls first - Forced proximity - She is off limits - Slow burn love - Trauma put into expression - Who hurt you? - Socially awkward encounters - Hidden identity - Kinky adult content NB; This is an ungoing work in progress. It has become way longer and way more detailed than I intended it to be, solely for the fact that I got lost in the world I created and in the characters this story is about. If you're in for a long ride with mundane, human life along the rockstar drama and some tasty sexual scenes, then this one's for you 🫶 In no way are the identities of the Sleep Token bandmembers given away in this fanfiction. Names, situations and places are completely made up by me. I understand the fact that the Sleep Token members are real human beings, so their personalities in this story are what I liked them to be rather than how they might be in real life, since I do not know them at all. Stay respectful!