Souru Sosaeti – Where Souls Drift and Stories Begin
For the 13th book of Neverending, I didn’t start with a story. I started with a place.
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and the idea of an abandoned spiritual realm, I began building Souru Sosaeti—a forgotten world where the boundary between life and afterlife feels paper-thin. The environment came first: quiet, atmospheric, touched by decay, but filled with small details that invite exploration. It was only later that the story found its way in.
That’s when The Artist and the Cards of Destiny was born.
The Artist arrives here, stranded—his journey interrupted, his boat gently guided by a phoenix. From there, the interactive narrative unfolds. Visitors could wear a HUD, follow his path, and uncover the secrets of the Cards of Destiny—one choice at a time.
This chapter of Neverending isn't just a visual experience. It’s a story you can step into. A dreamlike memory of a place that never existed… and yet somehow does.
Click through the chapters to follow the story
