The Devil's Heir: Books of Caedis | Volume One
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Ongoing, First published Feb 02
[ONC 2025 Entry]

In a world where knowledge is a curse, a child raised as a vessel becomes the greatest threat to the gods above.

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In the depths of a ruined castle, a child is born--one whose fate is bound to the rise of an ancient, forgotten power. Locked away in darkness, Aleksei is raised as nothing more than a vessel, a pawn in a game of gods and demons. Watched by a cryptic familiar that whispers reassurances in the dark, he clings to the only comfort he knows. But when he stumbles upon a forbidden library, filled with books that whisper truths no mortal should know, he begins to unravel the secrets of his existence.

With a ritual fast approaching and forces beyond his understanding closing in, Aleksei must decide: will he embrace the destiny carved for him, or will he forge his own path and become something the world never expected?


✟ Dark Fantasy ✟ Speculative Fiction ✟ Dystopian Horror-Fantasy ✟

Word Count: 2,841 (Ongoing...)
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✵ Numenverse year: 537


2025 © Tate Csernis
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