Title: Wilhem's Rebirth
Description:
In the summer of 1401, young [Deadname] faces a future he cannot accept. Forced into an arranged marriage with a man old enough to be his father, despair drives him to a bold decision. Under the cover of night, he flees his village, shedding his old identity and becoming Wilhem, a boy searching for freedom and a new beginning.
For a week, Wilhem roams the unfamiliar world, guided by fear and newfound hope. His journey takes a fateful turn when he encounters a mysterious stranger who offers him sanctuary and hints at a life filled with possibility. But just as Wilhem begins to adapt to his new reality, a sudden, severe illness strikes him down.
On the brink of death, Wilhem is transformed into a vampire by his enigmatic benefactor. Waking to a world even more alien and dangerous, he must learn to navigate his heightened senses and insatiable thirst, all while grappling with his new existence.
Amidst the darkness of his transformation, a profound bond develops between Wilhem and his savior-a relationship that grows into one of mutual respect and unspoken understanding, akin to that of a father and son. Together, they navigate the complex and perilous world of shadows, learning to survive and protect each other against the unseen threats of their new lives.
"Wilhem's Rebirth" is a tale of courage, transformation, and the indomitable spirit of a boy who dared to redefine his fate, even when it led him into the heart of darkness.