Beyond the Circles of Kinetan
In the futuristic city of Kinetan, where society is divided by walls of privilege and prejudice, the annual Dragon Feast is more than just a celebration—it is a rite of passage, a battleground for ambition, and the gateway to the unknown.
For sixteen-year-olds Tim, Kano, and Iami, this is their first chance to step into the mysterious festival that has fascinated generations. Tim, a commoner burdened by a life of discrimination, dreams of freedom beyond the confines of Kinetan’s rigid walls. Kano, a Xephyrus ostracized for his lineage, clings to a secret—a cryptic golden ring that holds the promise of change. And Iami, a privileged Flyer, is torn between her status and her loyalty to her friends.
But when a deadly attack shatters their plans, chaos descends. Separated in the aftermath, Tim wakes bruised and confused under the care of a mysterious cadet, while Kano finds himself under the watchful eye of an enigmatic old man who knows far too much. Whispers of forbidden powers, shadowy figures, and an ancient conspiracy surrounding the Dragon Feast emerge, pulling the trio deeper into a web of danger and intrigue.
As the boundaries between reality and illusion blur within the Dragon Feast’s kensan arenas, Tim, Kano, and Iami must navigate a treacherous game of secrets where each move could mean life or death. With their bonds tested and a city’s dark history unraveling before them, they must confront the truth: the Dragon Feast is far more than a festival—it’s a stage for powers that could rewrite their world.
But some secrets are meant to stay buried, and some forces are too dangerous to trust.
Will they survive the Feast? Or will they become pawns in a game they don’t yet understand?