In a world where shadows conceal the truth, three people with their own concealed pasts must navigate the political intrigues of a divided empire, uncover secrets that could change their destiny, and confront emotions forbidden by their roles. Loyalties blur and emotions intertwine as they seek to rewrite the destiny of their realm, where alliances shift like the wind, friend and foe merge into an intricate dance of intrigue and danger. *** An entry for the National Novel Writing Month. A collaboration by @GiWi1103 and @eyamaye_. Filipino-English

Kiara and Ceb weren't expecting to see each other after that one big scene back when they were in their senior year of high school. She irked him and he broke her heart. As they stare at each other, memories from that day of the festival rushed in. From the loud beats of the drums, to their own beats that they can feel until now. Can the beats overcome the scarred past within? *** An entry for the National Novel Writing Month. A collaboration by @GiWi1103 and @maye0515. Filipino-English