Takayori Arasaka was once a loyal samurai—now, he remembers nothing. His cursed wakizashi steals memories with every strike, leaving only whispers of a past he cannot grasp. When a wandering monk offers a ritual to uncover the truth, Takayori embarks on a journey through fragments of his forgotten life. But some memories are better left buried. A gripping tale of honor, loss, and the price of remembering.

First-round finalist, earning a Second-round seat
for the SFS Sci-Fi & Fantasy Flash Fiction Writing Challenge 2025.

Honor. Loss. Love. Redemption.