In the Shadow of Lachesis

Lachesis is the last living Serpent mother. She struggles to raise her four young Seraphim, powerful creatures with the ability to shift between snake and human, in a world that simultaneously worships and fears them. These siblings, through shared devotion and tragedy, emerge as the pantheon of a reimagined Egypt. We follow them, and those they influence, on their interwoven paths of creation and destruction. Their journey introduces us to other Seraphim, the order of Night, and beings who have co-existed with humans since before we first learned to walk. Each of these people have their own traditions and ideas that converge in the cosmopolitan City ruled by the Serpents. Ultimately, they make deeply personal choices that lead to a collective unraveling.In the Shadow is a web of mythology, history, and contemporary issues. The plot is propelled by the complex personal and moral dilemmas of its characters. It's a blend of real-world grit, family dysfunction, fantasy, and romance seasoned with philosophy and social critique.Naja, Crota, Elaps, and Cenchi navigate the personal joys and tragedies of life against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world under the watchful eye of their mother, Lachesis.