The Echo of Ash

In a city that bleeds secrets, Kaelen Ballard is a ghost haunted by the echoes of the past. He is an Echo Weaver, a rare mage who can manipulate the residual magic left on objects. His magic isn't flashy—it's the subtle whisper of a memory, the lingering chill of fear. Hunted by the monolithic Argent Consortium for a power he barely controls, Kael follows a desperate trail to find his abducted sister. His only clue is a cheap white lighter, its flame showing him the path to a place where magic and desire mix: the Penumbra Club, a sanctuary where information is bought with secrets and survival is never guaranteed.