A Stage Set for Villains

In a world where the gods are gone, the Players of the Playhouse hold power that twists reality itself, captivating and instilling fear in all who witness their performances. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper, cursed by a Player and racing against time, sees a chance for salvation when a competition offers the possibility to steal a Player’s immortality. As she navigates this high-stakes challenge and forms a perilous alliance with the enigmatic Lead Player, Jude, Riven must confront dark truths about herself and the nature of heroism and villainy in a narrative that constantly rewrites itself.