Thorsten Hallbrok wakes up inside a strange capsule, with no memory and surrounded by a cold, metallic environment. Around him, other children from different peoples and species awaken from the same nightmare. Trapped in a place that feels like a futuristic prison, they soon realize they weren't brought there by chance. Machines hunt them, corridors shift, and dark secrets begin to surface - even within themselves. Who brought them here? And why are some of them beginning to manifest powers they never knew they had? Amid the chaos, Thorsten and the children fight to survive... and to discover that everything is only just beginning.

Disgraced, disinherited, and dejected, former heir Logan MacLine is about to end his tortured existence when he's suddenly transported back in time. Determined to restore the House of MacLine to its former glory, he plans to rewrite history using his knowledge of the future and an extraordinary team of misfits, unsung heroes, and magic users. But now that he's gone back a decade before the Empire's invasion, he must overcome twisted politics, ambitious rivals, and financial ruin to prepare for the coming Imperial War. Can he bring forth a golden age for his people and realm, or is history fated to repeat itself? WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, slavery, and themes of suicide and self-harm that may be upsetting for some readers. It's important to get help if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide. There are crisis lines available worldwide, learn about the one in your region. All Rights Reserved Written by Painkiller.