A modern-day forensic profiler, Avery Cross, inexplicably awakens in Noctis Arcana as Detective Alphus Vane, retaining memories from Earth. Alphus soon discovers latent Beyonder-like abilities: he can perceive "Astral Threads," the lifelines that bind souls to fate. By tugging those threads, he can glimpse past transgressions or temporarily amplify his senses to superhuman levels. Every use of his power frays his humanity, edging him closer to demonic corruption.

When his estranged sister leaps to her death, Aiden finds himself trapped in a 24-hour time loop powered by a cracked pocket watch left behind by their late grandmother. Each reset forces him to relive her final hours, wrestling with memories they once shared and the bitter rift that tore them apart. With the watch's magic fading and time slipping away, he must uncover the hidden truth of her despair before the loop shatters for good. Can he save her life... and reclaim the bond they lost? Content Warning: This book contains themes of suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact a local crisis line.