This book is the ultimate aggregation of my imagination and the fantastical things I've encountered in life. Try a read to experience the magic, and if you'd like, you can comment and give suggestions to expand on this new world. Have fun!

Short story collection. They gather in the dark: those who did not traverse to face their judgement when their mortal shells expired. It is within these darkest regions that the veil to the mortal realm is weakest. Sentinels stand at each of the seven gates, commanded by the gods to guard against the spirits that try to break out of Akasha. But there are some who manage. Many come seeking closure, demanding retribution for wrongs done onto them by their mortal brethren. No longer visible, they collate shadows, merging with the darkness to assume corporeal form that allows them to move among you, yet remain hidden; at least until it's too late to do anything more than beg for mercy. For darkness taints even the purest of souls.

This riddle-filled story revolves around bizarre individuals trapped inside a city where death is their daily bread. Struggling to survive in it, they learn that the people closest to them might not be who they seemed, and that the city's deep, dark secrets are held by a select few who operate the city behind the scenes. Unfortunately for them, "The Big Ten", for a lack of any official name, would never give the secrets of the city so easily, and, well, these people happen to REALLY love games. Especially ones involving people's lives. Will they survive the deadly games of the city? Will they manage to get out? Will they fail the challenges and die? Or even worse, will they fall prey to the madness running rampant in the city? Find out what happens in the City of Games, and see if you can survive being a resident yourself! ------------------- WARNING: Lots of blood, gore, profanity, and tons of weirdness. Also, this book is more suited to those who can stand reading long chapters at a time :p Note: If you can solve all the puzzles/riddles I put in a chapter, you'll get a special dedication in that chapter! If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out 'Citizen Records' and 'Game Records' as well! They're both extensions to this story, and you can find them on my page :3 That said, have fun reading! :D