The Counterclockwise Heart

In a tense empire on the brink of disaster, young Prince Alphonsus grapples with a mysterious clock in his chest that is counting down to an unknown fate, all while navigating a land threatened by dark forces and the disappearance of its top magic users. As he seeks answers and encounters Esme, a returned Hierophant, they must unravel riddles from their past and forge a vital alliance to prevent looming destruction. Filled with secrets, magic, and urgency, the story explores themes of trust and destiny in a time of impending chaos.