All Ashes and Illusions by ebi-hime APK 1.01

All Ashes and Illusions is a dark psychological romance kinetic novel exploring obsessive attachment and emotional trauma within Indra’s royal court. Six-year-old Prince Yuel witnesses his mother’s execution following adultery accusations, receiving paternal warnings against trusting women before losing his sole emotional anchor when nursemaid Safiya departs upon his maturation. The 90,000-word linear narrative spanning four-to-six hours chronicles Yuel’s psychological deterioration across childhood trauma, adolescent isolation, and adult obsession. Following tyrannical father Khalil’s death, newly crowned King Yuel manipulates circumstances attempting to reclaim Safiya’s presence, transforming childhood dependency into possessive romantic fixation. The kinetic structure eliminates player choice, delivering predetermined narrative trajectory examining psychological manipulation, power imbalances, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Atmospheric presentation combines detailed character sprites, environmental backgrounds, and custom soundtrack establishing oppressive palace atmosphere.

Optional adult content patch adds explicit scenes exploring the dysfunctional relationship’s physical dimensions. German and Russian translations extend accessibility beyond English-language audiences. The narrative confronts uncomfortable themes including childhood trauma aftermath, obsessive behavior patterns, and consent complications within power-differential relationships. Marketing promises “complete and utter agony” accurately characterizing emotionally intense storytelling prioritizing psychological exploration over romantic wish-fulfillment conventions typical within visual novel romance narratives.