Soulbound Arcana

Kaelen possesses the forbidden "Soulbound Arcana," a rare ability to weave magic directly from the essence of life itself, but every spell drains his own vitality. He lives in a kingdom gripped by magical scarcity and fear, where a fanatical cult, the Veil-Breakers, hunts those with potent abilities, believing magic is a disease. When a mysterious plague begins to steal the life-force of his loved ones, Kaelen discovers his unique power might be the only cure—or the ultimate source of the world's destruction. He must master his cursed gift, evade relentless pursuers, and uncover the truth behind the magical blight, even if it means sacrificing himself to save a world that despises him. His journey will force him to confront the echoes of his past and the horrifying possibility that the magic he wields isn't a gift, but a ticking clock towards cataclysm.