In a world where death is a choice, immortality has transformed from a cherished gift to an unbearable burden. The story follows Aeden galahad , a young historian who, despite the chance to live forever, chose the path of a "normal" lifespan. Now, as his time wanes, he finds himself drawn into a shadowy mystery involving the Perpetual Ones—an ancient, secretive order who have evaded death since the dawn of humankind.
Each Perpetual One is trapped by an obsession so consuming it chains them to their endless life, leaving them unable to escape even when they yearn for release. Over centuries, these obsessions deepen, rendering them tragic and complex figures—haunted by the flaws that bind them. Their internal struggles have made them both fascinating and horrifying, casting them as tragic relics within a world that both venerates and fears them.
These immortals are shrouded in rumors, superstition, and fear. Some communities worship them as ancient demigods, offering tribute or performing dark rites to keep them appeased, while others view them as a blight—a necessary evil, perhaps, but one that exacts a heavy toll on life itself. To the people, the Perpetual Ones are both a curse and salvation: seemingly needed to preserve some mysterious balance, yet resented for the weight their existence places upon time, life, and death.
In this world, even mortal beings can harness certain powers, but only in limited forms—always balanced by their vulnerability and the looming, overwhelming presence of the Perpetual Ones. The constant threat of cosmic consequences keeps mortals grounded, fueling tension between their desire for power and the dangers it brings. Here, power, life, and death coexist in an uneasy equilibrium, creating a world that hangs perpetually between fear and reverence.
As Aeden confronts his limited lifespan, his journey brings him closer to the secrets of the Perpetual Ones. With only a keen intuition and an uncanny knack for insights to guide him, he must navigate the Perpetual Ones' web of ancient intrigues, arcane rituals, and timeless obsessions. And through this journey, Aeden begins to find new meaning in life, discovering that perhaps, even in a world where death is optional, it is the choices we make with limited time that shape who we truly are.