He sought a miracle in the deep. He found a god, and it devoured him.A man who has lost his way makes one final dive into the unknown, seeking a spark of wonder in a world that has faded to gray. In a hidden cove, he finds it: a living constellation of impossible creatures that hold the key to life itself. But a storm, a moment of desperation, and a single, fatal choice transforms his quest into a horrifying sacrament.He awakens reborn, his body remade into something luminous, beautiful, and utterly alien. His mind is no longer his own, now bonded to an oceanic consciousness that has slept for a billion years. He is discovered by a secret tribe of sea-dwellers who see him as both a savior and an abomination-a living prophecy that will either protect them or tear their world apart.But his ghastly and wondrous transformation has not gone unnoticed. A fanatical cult, operating in the shadows of the world, has felt the god's awakening. They will stop at nothing to capture him, dissect his soul, and claim the eternal power he now holds.As the memories of a million drowned lives flood his mind, he must fight to hold onto the last vestiges of his humanity. Torn between an impossible love for a woman of the sea and the seductive power of the god within, he must answer the ultimate question: What is the true price of immortality? And who is the real monster-the man who contains a god, or those who would tear it out?The Dorn is a breathtaking epic of dark fantasy and wonder, weaving a tale of transformation, sacrifice, and the terrible price of immortality. Perfect for fans of unique magic systems, deep world-building, and stories that explore the boundaries between man, monster, and god.