Gift: Book One The Prelude
Two thousand one hundred and twenty years after the Divine War—Armageddon—angels and demons have clashed, the Devil lies imprisoned, and humanity finally learned to live in harmony. Yet the ancient prophecies warned: after a millennium, darkness would return. Now, as demonic forces rise again, the Supreme Being bestows upon chosen humans “Gifts”—mystical powers fueled by spiritual energy—to tip the balance between light and shadow.
Nal Handock is a sixteen-year-old high schooler from Orlas’ snowy highlands who never expected to become one of those chosen. A haunting vision of his missing father drives him into the heart of a clandestine organization responsible for regulating Gifts and hunting those who misuse them. Joined by Lysha Holt—his enigmatic classmate whose own Gift pulses with hidden strength—and the mysterious newcomer Kayishi Brooks, Nal embarks on a harrowing quest: protect the world’s seven Lumlands from Gifts twisted by demonic corruption. From the winter in Hellen to the bustling capital of Lob-Chen in Orlas, they will confront angels and demons, sorcerers and djinns, and face trials that test the very core of their souls.
But not all Gifts are alike. Beneath the Celestes’ watchful gaze, six legendary Celestial Gifts—Persuasion, Copy, Harmony, Will, Resurrection, and Pandora—hold the key to restoring balance. Beyond these lie the Neo-Gifts, unpredictable powers that evade priestly control, and elemental crystals forged to shield humans without Gifts. When loyalties blur and ancient forces stir, Nal must decide whether to uphold the fragile peace or risk plunging the world back into chaos. Gift: Volume 1—The Prelude is a fast-paced, strategic fantasy adventure where laughter, danger, and unbreakable bonds collide—and where one spark of faith can ignite the greatest power.