City of the Banished Souls
Book-details :
Genre : Dark Fantasy / Paranormal Mystery
Sub-Genre : Supernatural Fiction / Coming-of-Age / Philosophical Fiction
Language : English
Pages: 38
Beyond every memory, lies a greater art: to build an unforgettable world for the forgotten
Overview :
Many believe that to be forgotten is to truly die, that the worst fate is to leave the world without a trace. But what if that final oblivion is not an end, but a canvas for eternal creation? With a haunting blend of dark fantasy and profound emotional depth, the author weaves the story of Leo in the grey world of Nehmora to illustrate that our true worth is measured not by the length of our life, but by the beauty we create in the face of annihilation. It is a story of how art can grant immortality, and how the ultimate act of self-sacrifice can become the most
beautiful masterpiece
Description :
Enter the City of the Banished Souls: A Journey Beyond Death Where Forgetting is the True Enemy
Have you ever wondered what truly waits for us on the other side? What if the end isn't just darkness or light, but a fog-shrouded city suspended in time—a realm for the souls no one ever mourned?
Introducing the stunning new novel, "City of the Banished Souls," an unforgettable literary experience that plunges into the depths of dark fantasy and paranormal mystery. This is more than just a ghost story; it's a poignant and chilling exploration of memory, love, and the devastating price of holding onto one's humanity.
A Glimpse into the World of Nehmora
Our story follows Leo, a lonely teenager who finds his only solace in his sketchbooks, living a quiet life on the periphery of a bustling world. But in one tragic moment, everything changes. After a near-fatal accident, Leo dies for precisely three minutes. When he awakens, he is not in a hospital bed, but in Nehmora—a vast, grey metropolis locked in an eternal twilight.
Nehmora is the final exile for the forgotten. It is the destination for souls who slipped through the cracks of existence—those who died alone, whose passing went unnoticed, for whom no living person shed a single tear. Here, they are trapped in a faded world, re-enacting the final moments of their lives in endless, silent loops, completely unaware that they are ghosts.
A Struggle for Existence
Leo soon discovers he is different. Unlike Nehmora’s other inhabitants, he is fully conscious, and he alone possesses the harrowing ability to see both realms at once: the vibrant, chaotic world of the living and the silent, monochromatic world of the dead. This unique power gives him hope of returning, but it is also a curse.
The longer he remains in Nehmora, the more the city begins to steal his most precious possession: his memories. It starts with the small details—the scent of his grandmother's baking, the feel of charcoal on paper—and soon, it comes for the faces of his loved ones. His vivid recollections dissolve into a grey fog, threatening to erase his identity entirely and reduce him to just another "echo" in the silent city.
The Impossible Choice
As Leo fights to preserve what’s left of himself, he uncovers a far greater threat stirring in Nehmora's heart. An ancient darkness is awakening, a predatory entity that doesn’t just feed on memories, but un-makes souls, erasing them from existence forever. Leo finds himself facing a painful and impossible choice:
Should he use his unique ability to save himself and fight his way back to the life he almost lost, leaving thousands of forgotten souls to their grim fate?
Or should he sacrifice his one last chance at survival to save these lost spirits, knowing that this path will cost him his memories, his soul, and everything that makes him Leo?
Why You Must Read "City of the Banished Souls"
A Breathtakingly Original Concept: This novel takes the "afterlife" trope to a new level of depth and creativity, steering clear of tired clichรฉs to deliver something truly fresh and thought-provoking.
Immersive World-Building: The world of Nehmora is crafted with such descriptive detail that you will feel the chill in the air and the weight of its perpetually grey sky. The city’s silence is a character in itself.
Profound Emotional Depth: Leo is not a superhero; he is an ordinary young man confronting an existential terror. His journey through fear, confusion, sorrow, and hope is rendered with a realism that will connect you deeply to his struggle.
A Shocking and Powerful Ending: Prepare for a conclusion that will leave you speechless. The ending is not open-ended or vague but a closed, impactful resolution that will resonate with you long after you’ve read the final page.
"City of the Banished Souls" is more than a dark fantasy novel; it is a meditation on the connections we make and the profound importance of remembering and being remembered. It’s a story about how grief, in its own way, can be the most powerful form of love.
Are you ready to enter the City of the Banished Souls?
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From the author:
Have you ever walked through a crowded room and felt completely invisible? Like a ghost drifting through a world that doesn't quite see you?
That feeling is where City of the Banished Souls began. For years, I've been captivated by the silent stories that fill our world—the fleeting expressions of strangers, the history etched into the walls of old buildings, the lives lived in quiet corners. I started to wonder, what happens to the stories that are never told? What becomes of a soul when the last person who remembered them is gone?
This led me to a question that sits at the heart of this book: What is the true opposite of life? Is it death, or is it to be forgotten?
Nehmora is the world born from that question—a grey, silent purgatory for the unmourned. And Leo, our hero, is someone many of us can relate to: an observer, more comfortable on the sidelines than in the spotlight. His journey is a transformation from a passive witness to an active creator, where his art becomes the only weapon against absolute oblivion.
My hope is that this story serves as a reminder that to remember someone—to truly see them and hold their story in your heart—is a profound act of love. It is a light against the grey. In a world that moves so fast, it is an invitation to pause and acknowledge the quiet lives that, together, create the beautiful, intricate masterpiece of our shared humanity.
Thank you for stepping into this world with me. To witness a life is, in its own way, to save it
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