Marcus faces a punishing existence as an Indentured in the mines of BáHür, sustained only by the love of his mother and the dreams inspired by her tales of ancient kings and the Star Sailors. When an opportunity for freedom arises from nowhere, the boy feels hope for the first time—until everything goes horribly wrong. On the very edge of death, dodging slavers and the restless dead, Marcus is saved by the mystical Keshu, whose terrifying leader Takuri demands utter obedience on a journey across worlds and time itself. Amid war, sorcery, and intrigue, Marcus must choose just how far he is willing to go for a second chance. An ambitious, fresh take on Science Fantasy and Horror, DREAMSHADOW explores the unrelenting power of the human will, the price of redemption, and the blurred line between good and evil. CW: Mature Content and Themes