History will always lie. An inevitability that is etched in the memory of the world itself. The tides of war will always be set in stone yet floats and sways in the currents of time. Those who win over the garden shall see the world of a new age, different from the ones of gods and heroes. Those who nurture the garden should not fall prey to its beauty, lest they will be swallowed by its lies.

In the land of Eddan, broken gods, fickle empires, and supernatural transgressions rule over the continent. In this twisted land, nothing is sacred—least of all the truth.

Allendis the lowly mercenary did not think his fate could get any worse. He did not know what destiny has in store for him but he must find a way to survive the horrors of the world. Eddan is a place of the divine and the monstrous but filled with promise and unknowable truths. Survival is a must. Even if he has to help carve up the world into someone’s image.

Adelaide the high princess of Belhal, have lived her life in service—to her empire, her bloodline and to her loved ones. But with the rise of unspeakable powers and ancient threats, she vows to do anything to protect her family and break the shackles of fear and the influence of forces beyond in order to usher in the Age of Man.

Two paths—one forged by survival, the other by duty—are destined to collide. But in this Garden of Lies, they are not the only players who walk different paths.

Hi there! I'm Shikiryoru, the author of A Garden of Lies.


Thanks for stopping by! I wanted to give you a quick heads-up on what kind of story you're getting into.


At its core, A Garden of Lies is a dark, high-fantasy, character-driven epic. It's packed with political intrigue, grim adventure, and a layered magic system (technically called Chaos—but you'll learn about that soon enough).


If you're looking for comparisons, imagine Game of Thrones' ruthless politics, Hunter x Hunter's strategic tension, the slow-burning mystery of Wheel of Time, the eerie lore of Elden Ring, the grit of The Witcher, and the emotional drama of Fire Emblem—all woven together in a single narrative.


Yes, it's ambitious. But if you're into slow-burn storytelling, morally gray characters, emotional stakes, and the harsh realities of power, war, and human nature, then this might just be your next obsession.


I update daily, so you won't have to wait long between chapters.


If you're enjoying the story, feel free to leave a review, add it to your collection, and let me know what you think. Every bit of feedback helps!


What to Expect