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A father uproots the lives of his children for life in the countryside. And more things, don't wanna spoil.

Henrik tries to comfort his mother on her deathbed (trigger warning)

Henrik takes solace on the rooftop following his mother's death

It's time for farm life. But will Henrik find an opportunity to investigate?

In the midst of a confusing day on the farm, Henrik receives a gift that changes everything.

Henrik confronts his father.

Manipulation. Brother dynamics. Jokes.

Henrik and Conrad explore the village, in search of the witness

Henrik has thrown together a last-ditch plan, but it can only work with Conrad's cooperation.

Mr Tanaka leads Henrik through the forest, to the location of his daughter's disapperance.

Reality plunges into storming disarray

Henrik starts to question himself (we're getting into the debate beat now)

21k words into hte story now, still stuck in act 1, so why not throw in a flashback LOL

Conrad wakes following their encounter with the spirit. But he isn't quite the same . . .

Conrad wakes after their encounter with the spirit. But he's not quite the same . . .

This is the end of act 1 (3,673 words)

Let's break into ACT 2 shall we?

Henrik and Conrad navigate the forest and find an unlikely source of help

Conrad fails to put on his listening ears again, putting the brothers in mortal peril.

Henrik and Conrad work together to escape the beast, only to find themselves in worse danger

Henrik has to deal with a concussion whilst learning more about the magic system

Henrik learns the four states of being, how they effect your soul in life and death.