The Memory Keeper’s Lie

In the kingdom of Aurelion, memory is not a gift, but a burden. Every name, every sorrow, every forgotten life is preserved in a living archive beneath the palace. To maintain the kingdom's unity, a chosen soul must bear the First Memory: a powerful, ancient grief capable of tearing cities apart and erasing identities. Illyra was that soul. Exiled for a crime no one dares speak of, she returns to a kingdom crumbling, its river flowing backward, names fading from stone, and memories seeping into the streets. As the archive collapses, Illyra is forced to confront the truth she has hidden for centuries: the First Memory is not mere magic, but a living consciousness intertwined with her own. Prince Kaylan remembers everything. Bound by duty and haunted by a love he was never meant to have, he is the only one who dares to stand by Illyra as the kingdom begins to crumble. Together, they must face a devastating choice: preserve the kingdom as it is, or change it forever. A captivating fantasy romance, brimming with poignant beauty, emotional depth, and an unforgettable love story, "The Memory Keeper's Lie" explores the meaning of remembering, forgetting, and loving when the price is high. Because in a kingdom built on sorrow, there must be one.