*Set against the mist-laced mountains of Japan, this lyrical fantasy follows Claire, a haunted American veteran seeking spiritual rebirth along the ancient Kumano Kodo trail. But when she crosses the Veil into Tsukimura—a hidden village guarded by forgotten magic—she finds herself drawn into a world where myth breathes and trauma remembers. Guided by Kael, an exiled guardian bound to an ancient darkness, and comforted by the steadfast warmth of Sato, a warrior of quiet strength, Claire must confront the wounds of her past and the rising force of Yamimo, a primordial shadow feeding on sorrow. As village life blooms around her with festivals, prayer rituals, and delicate bonds of affection, Claire journeys through trials of spirit, intimacy, and self—forging a path not only to healing, but to choosing who she will become in the face of unraveling light and growing love.*