In a labyrinth of power, deception, and unyielding shadows, A Wraith’s Lament unfurls the harrowing odyssey of Eiser, a man ensnared by the dualities of duty and desire. As a battle-hardened enigma, Eiser is bound to a family whose reach penetrates the most clandestine echelons of society. His quest for retribution against the Apostles of the Sacrosanct Syndicate plunges him into a world where morality is a malleable construct and loyalty a fragile veneer. In the crucible of vengeance, the line between salva

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Victoria is a graduating high school student who has read too many webcomics, and therefore likes writing action stories, with a hint of thriller. She finds herself scrolling online, imagining herself in the life of fictional characters and most unfortunately — studying.

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Year of the Novella is one of Story Factory’s most intensive programs. Throughout 2024, a committed group of young writers came to workshops every Wednesday afternoon at our Parramatta centre. They shared their stories and supported each other to write. This novella was written as part of that project.