When a sinister presence haunts Gale Hathie's bedroom, it marks the beginning of the end—his final month in the orphanage before he's dragged into the Eclipsed, a dimensional rift that becomes his inescapable new world. Alone and struggling to survive, Gale eventually crosses paths with other refugees trapped in this nightmare realm. Their discovery sets him on a transformative journey: to rebuild his capacity for human connection, embrace vulnerability after years of emotional abandonment, and confront the deep wounds inflicted by his parents' legacy. Yet personal growth pales against an escalating danger—his dormant powers surge uncontrollably with each passing day, and those closest to him whisper terrifying predictions that he may become the very eldritch entity they're fighting to escape. Expect a gripping progression narrative woven with intimate character development and quiet moments of everyday life. This LitRPG-influenced story features character-driven drama and substantive world-building within immersive 2300-4000 word chapters. Book 1—The Eclipsed: 145K words | Book 2—Modern Aur: 270K words Chapters release Monday through Friday at 1pm EST. Access 23+ chapters in advance via Patreon. *Chapters 1-9 have been edited and condensed to 5 chapters as of November 4, 2025