There is no escape when the monster is you. When Oriana awakens in a field of blood and bodies, she is devastated to realize the patchwork of death was caused by her own hand. A curse lingers in the air, and there is only one option to save herself from further bloodshed. Oriana uses her magic to create an enchanted forest imprisoning the monster responsible for the massacre–herself. Garren has built a career around slaying demons. When he learns of a centuries old creature locked away in the strange Phantom Wood, the opportunity is too great. He will stop at nothing to destroy the demon filth that lurks in those shadows if only to satisfy his own haunting memories. Oriana soon finds herself caught in a cat and mouse game, fighting to keep her identity secret. As the two grow closer, secrets unravel. But could they each be the answer the other has been searching for? The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde meets the Witcher in this debut Adult Dark Fantasy novel by K.C. Smith.

Orrick is in a bit of a pickle. Trapped and stripped of his godly gifts, he’s left to rot in a world of his own creation. Angry and confused, he stumbles through the war torn realm seeking answers. When he runs into Honoria—the last person he remembers before waking up powerless—forgotten memories resurface, including a concerning prophecy that threatens everything he’s built. In the monstrous realm of Svakland, Garren is plagued by a high-pitched sound that only he can hear. Determined to find its source, he embarks on a nefarious adventure with Oriana in tow. As their journey leads them into the Storm Sea, they uncover long hidden secrets, ones that hold the unmistakable influence of the Gods. When the strange noise lands them on new territory, everything changes and the path forward becomes uncertain. With an endless Elemental war pushing at his back, and the looming threat of the prophecy at his heels, Orrick must find a way to reclaim his powers—if for nothing else than to save himself and everything he's created. Might he find some feelings along the way? Or will he turn out as the same old power hungry God he’s always been?