What If Birds Aren't Singing?
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  • Reads 25
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  • Parts 12
  • Time 1h 40m
Ongoing, First published May 19, 2023
In a world where alchemy holds both wonder and danger, Seth, a seasoned Royal Alchemist, is summoned to a crime scene unlike any he's ever encountered. A chilling discovery awaits him amidst the haunting forest: a macabre display of failed alchemical experiments, where grotesque creatures lie lifeless on the ground.

Venturing further, Seth stumbles upon an enigmatic abandoned school, its existence shrouded in mystery. Amongst the decaying autumn leaves, a lone survivor emerges-a spectral girl, unsettling in her presence. Her confession shocks Seth to the core: she claims responsibility for the demise of the mastermind behind this abominable alchemy malpractice.

As their eyes meet, an unnerving calmness envelops the air, and the girl's words penetrate Seth's very soul: "Father's body rests in the creek." With each passing moment, Seth realizes that unraveling this dark enigma will lead him deeper into a treacherous web of secrets, where the line between alchemy's transformative power and its unforgiving consequences blurs, leaving him questioning everything he once believed.
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