The Gilded Ones

Sixteen-year-old Deka resides in a world where her fate hinges on the blood ceremony, a rite that will reveal her true nature. Growing up with the constant dread of what this ceremony might unveil about her, she grapples with her identity and the societal pressures that come with it. As she awaits the outcome, Deka's determination to forge her own path becomes increasingly palpable, challenging the norms that dictate her existence.

When the ceremony unfolds, Deka learns that her life is irrevocably altered. Confronted with new realities and the discovery of her own extraordinary abilities, she finds herself thrust into a battle for her place in a society that fears those who are different. Her journey transforms from one of fear into a quest for strength, acceptance, and empowerment, as she seeks to redefine what it means to belong and confront the forces that threaten her world.