The False Saint

Serina Hyland is sentenced to exile from her homeland for the crime of injuring her younger sister. Yet, rather than despair, she feels a profound sense of relief—for banishment was her ultimate goal all along. Forced to live and die as the nation's "Saint," Serina has endured an existence defined by sacrifice and suffering. Her exile becomes the catalyst for a new beginning, marking the first time she resolves to live entirely for herself. Setting out on a journey, Serina begins to experience the simple joys she never knew: traveling where she pleases, eating what she desires, and sharing genuine laughter with others. Through a series of encounters and unforeseen events along the road, she gradually transforms, shedding the heavy mantle she was forced to bear. However, her path toward freedom inevitably leads to the unraveling of a deeper mystery surrounding the "true" and "false" Saints. What does it truly mean to be free? What defines something as genuine? As the woman once branded the "False Saint" reclaims her own life, she journeys toward the hidden truths of the world. This long-form dark fantasy explores identity, liberation, and the harsh realities concealed behind holy facades. Please note that this story contains depictions of cruelty and dark themes.