Equinox, the princeling of the Underworld, finds out their father has kept the existence of their brother, their twin, a secret all their life. Desperate to find out the truth, they embark on a journey through the Underworld, to find their brother on the Overworld. They're aided by their partner - Letum, Death incarnate. Pulled into the realm of Chaos, Equinox agrees to a trade granting them strength - in exchange for satisfying Chaos' curiosity. Will they find their brother? Or will their journey be an infinite undertaking? Please check CWs before reading. This 7,000 word itchio exclusive short story has many dark themes and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18.
Author
Jake Vanguard (they/them) is an indie author of queer dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and a slice of erotica. In their stories, they love exploring queerness and contradictions, love and connections, family and friendship. The first two books of the Deity Chronicles trilogy – FIRST SNOW and FIRST ROSE – are available now, as well as the paranormal novel, HIGANBANA (Angelverse 1), with more to come. REMNANTS OF RELICS is their first curated anthology, a product of love and community, about the struggles and joys one works with when losing or gaining a new part of themselves. When not writing, they love gaming and cuddling their kitties.
