In loving memory of Robert Morrison, aka MythrilMoth.

opening song: HIBANA - Tales of Arise Opening (english version)

After attempting suicide, a young teenage girl instead ends up in the Velvet Room. Intrigued by the girl's subconscious desire to cling to life even when she threw her own life away, Igor steps in to help the young girl, giving her a chance at new life, and offering the power she's always dreamed of attaining.

Six months later, a strange phenomenon called the Nightmare Epidemic begins plaguing people around the world. Those who suffer this strange affliction begin having the same nightmare every night. This nightmare gets increasingly vivid, until it becomes so vivid, and so terrifying, that the victims die in their sleep. Is this merely a new mental illness? A new strain of depression?

Or could it be an existential threat the likes humanity has yet to ever experience?

After accidentally entering the dream of one suffering this affliction, the young girl forms a coven of witches known as the Daughters of the Rising Sun. These teenagers use their magic, and the power of Persona, to dive into the hearts of people suffering from the Nightmare Epidemic, learn the secrets behind their nightmares, and save them from their own despair before it kills them. But why is this happening now? Who's the one behind this strange malady?

And can the Daughters of the Rising Sun discover the source behind it before it's too late for humanity?

Will not promise that the story will update daily, but this is a constant project of mine, and all other projects are on hold till this one is done. As such, updates will be frequent.

Triggers: This story contains references to abuse, suicide, rape, death, and depression as of the current chapters. Reader's discretion is advised.