Sol wakes up in a pristine world where nothing feels quite right—not the luxury, not the people who claim to know her, and certainly not the man who calls himself her husband. Trapped in a cage of half-truths and fractured memories, she begins to sense the world around her is hiding something. Everyone she meets wears a mask, especially Eric—the man who insists he’s the only one she can trust. As Sol tries to piece together her forgotten past, she’s drawn into a web of emotional manipulation, coded glances, and shadowed intentions. Every kind gesture feels like a trap. Every whispered comfort could be a lie. And beneath the surface of her fractured reality, something ancient stirs—something that might explain not only who she is, but why so many are invested in keeping her from remembering.

Requirements & Requests

I'm looking for honest feedback focused on pacing, dialogue realism, and character development—especially around the protagonist’s emotional arc. Please let me know if the supernatural elements are clear or if anything feels confusing. Also open to comments on the tone and world-building depth.

Comparable Stories:

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik – for its dark academia, outsider protagonist, and strange magic system. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo – for the eerie, layered world and trauma woven into the supernatural. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater – for its moody atmosphere, psychic​/​spiritual edge, and complex relationships.

Trigger Warnings:

Mental health struggles, depression, anxiety, past emotional trauma, brief mention of substance use, and emotional manipulation.