Powerless

In the kingdom of Ilya, the "extraordinary" are the only ones who truly belong. These are the Elites, survivors of a devastating Plague who walked away with exceptional, god-like powers. But for those the sickness ignored, life is a death sentence. The king has decreed that being "Ordinary" is a crime against his perfect society, punishable by banishment or worse. For Paedyn Gray, lacking an ability has made her a criminal by birth and a thief by survival.

Living in the shadows of the slums, Paedyn relies on the brutal training her father gave her: a sharpened sense of observation that allows her to mimic the Elites. By posing as a Psychic, she manages to blend into the crowded streets, staying one step ahead of the law—until a single, impulsive act of heroism changes everything.

After unknowingly saving one of Ilya’s princes, Paedyn is thrust into the spotlight and forced to compete in the Purging Trials. It’s a savage competition designed to flaunt the very Elite powers she doesn’t possess. Now, she is trapped in a game where every opponent is a predator, and the biggest threat of all is the prince she’s beginning to fall for. If he discovers her secret, he won't just break her heart, he'll be forced to end her life. In a world built on power, Paedyn must prove that being completely Ordinary is the most dangerous thing of all.