Born to be a monster, Daemian acts like one - cruel, ruthless, feared by all. But when he saves Lune from a ritual sacrifice, his defiance sparks a rebellion that could topple his mother, the Blood Queen, and rewrite her world built on fear. In a kingdom ruled by prophecy, mercy may be the deadliest power of all.

When Vessel - the enigmatic frontman of the band Sleep Token - suffers a brutal onstage injury during the final leg of an American tour, he crosses paths with Kennedy, a tough-as-nails night shift trauma nurse. As she cares for his shattered body, they discover in each other a mirror to their own unseen wounds. Bound by pain, music, and resilience, the two form an unexpected bond - one that defies fame, fear, and the world's shallow gaze - fighting side by side to heal, to dream, and to be truly seen. ⚠️Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction created for entertainment purposes only. While inspired by the public personae known as "Vessel", "II", "III", and "IV" from the band Sleep Token, the characters portrayed in this story are entirely fictional. To respect the privacy of the real individuals behind their monikers, different names have been used in this narrative. Any resemblance to real events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

The world of Aeralith is divided into three realms: Light, Time and Shadow - each convinced they are the only thing keeping the world from collapsing. Eryss comes from Shadow. When she crosses into the realm of Time, she encounters Rhyel - who is bound to the Current of Time. When their paths continue to cross, something older and stronger than law begins to stir: Resonance - a forbidden blending of magic. They do not only risk their own lives - but also the balance of the entire world. Resonance is a romance about forbidden love, magical currents, and the question: can you be loyal to the world... and to yourself?