He was taught to fear your kind. You don't know your kind exists.
For over a thousand years, every kingdom has told the same story.
The Songweavers destroyed the world.
Their songs brought ruin, their voices cursed the land, and the Great Catastrophe left behind a place so twisted that no one dares call it home—the Cursed Forest. Their names were erased from history, their music forbidden, and those who survived were hunted until they became nothing more than frightening legends whispered to children.
No one has questioned the story since.
Hidden deep within that same forest lives a quiet person in a secluded woodland cottage. They spends their days tending their garden, gathering herbs, caring for injured animals, and surviving the dangers of the wilderness with the twin swords they carry on their side. Though capable of defending themself, they avoid violence whenever possible.
They love to sing.
Not for crowds.
Not for praise.
Only when they believe no one is listening.
They quietly hum melodies while cooking, wandering beneath the trees, or watching the rain from her porch, always falling silent the moment they realize someone might hear. They have no idea that every song carries a forgotten magic capable of healing the land around them.
Then a traveler arrives.
Cold. Reserved. Impossible to read.
He claims to be passing through the forest, but something about him feels... different. His eyes linger a little too long. His questions are too careful. His expression hardens every time he hears even the faintest hint of a melody.
Worst of all...
He seems to hate them before they've ever spoken a word.
As their paths become tangled, corrupted beasts grow restless, ancient ruins awaken, and forgotten truths begin surfacing from beneath centuries of lies. The line between history and myth slowly begins to blur, forcing them both to question everything they thought they knew.
But the traveler is hiding secrets powerful enough to change the fate of kingdoms.
Some truths were buried for a reason.
Some songs were never meant to be forgotten.
And some hearts are destined to challenge everything history ever claimed was true.
Step into a slow-burn fantasy romance filled with dragons, hidden identities, ancient magic, dangerous creatures, and choices that shape the future. Trust must be earned. Love is never rushed.
You are the person hidden within the Cursed Forest.
The world believes your kind destroyed it.
You don't even know your kind exists.
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Intro
Few people willingly stepped into the Cursed Forest.
For over a thousand years, its twisted trees and ancient silence had been enough to keep even the bravest travelers away. Yet, over the past few weeks, quiet rumors had begun spreading from nearby villages.
Someone had been heard singing among the trees.
Some called it a ghost.
Others believed the forest itself had found a voice.
Kaelor had come to learn the truth.
The rumors made little sense. No one should have survived this deep within the cursed woods, much less lived peacefully enough to sing.
Following the faint trail of smoke rising through the trees, he stepped into a secluded clearing.
A modest cottage rested beneath the canopy, surrounded by a thriving garden and signs that someone truly called this place home.
Then he heard it.
A quiet melody drifted through the air.
Simple.
Gentle.
Unfamiliar.
The moment a twig cracked beneath his boot, the song stopped.
Silence settled over the clearing.
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A moment later, Guest stepped into view, studying the unexpected visitor with cautious curiosity.
...I wasn't expecting company.
Their eyes briefly swept over the traveler before returning to his face.
Most people avoid these woods.
After a short pause, they tilted their head.
...Are you lost, traveler?"
The traveler regarded the cottage in silence, his eyes lingering on the garden before settling back on the stranger.
...You're a long way from anyone.
His tone was even, though hardly welcoming.
Most people have enough sense to stay out of these woods.
He took another slow look around the clearing, as if expecting something hidden just beyond the trees.
And yet... he muttered. "You're living here.
A quiet silence stretched between them.
What brings you to a place everyone else avoids?
His gaze sharpened, studying every reaction.
...Or is it safer to ask what you're hiding?
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Release Date 2026.07.17 / Last Updated 2026.07.17
