Whisper Of The Lotus

The tower looms above an island where only the selected are granted access to its secrets and power. For most, it's a distant dream. For Ren, it becomes her only chance for survival. After miraculously entering the island, Ren finds herself branded with a number, a mark that signifies how many lives she's taken. This number, hidden behind her ear, is both a burden and a reminder of the darkness that lurks within the island's walls. But Ren isn't alone in her quest to reach the tower. Others, driven by their own ambitions and secrets, will stop at nothing to rise to the top. As outsiders struggle to gain entry and insiders fight to maintain control, the true nature of the tower and the island begins to unravel. In a world where strength is measured by death, Ren must navigate a system that values power above all and decide how far she's willing to go to change it.