The Vessel: The First Chapter Paperback – January 5, 2026

Every generation, 1% of children are born with a rare gene that grants them supernatural abilities. The most powerful among them is always known as the Vessel—and in this generation, that Vessel is Ace.Ace wakes up with no memories inside the Sanctuary, a secluded facility where teenagers with abilities are brought after unexplained incidents. With no recollection of who he was or how he arrived, Ace must learn to survive within the Sanctuary’s strict hierarchy, where power determines status and safety.As fragments of his past begin to surface, Ace uncovers buried trauma and unsettling questions about the system he lives in—and the person he used to be. While others compete for strength and rank, Ace’s empathy draws him into unlikely friendships that quietly challenge the order around them. When whispers of hidden groups and forbidden truths emerge, Ace must decide whether to accept the life he’s been given or risk everything to seek answers.Through betrayal, loss, and hard-won trust, Ace learns what it truly means to lead—and how much power lies not just in strength, but in the people willing to stand beside him. Read more