Deel felt sharp nails ripping his skin apart, exposing his ribcage beneath his flesh. They were digging right through him, searching for something between all the layers that kept him together. His older siblings sought after his heart. The blue demon knew he was going to die if they got their hands on it. The nails cut deeper into his chest, forcing him to cough in frantic breaths. It hurt so much, but he couldn't move or push them away. He was trapped and nothing could save him. Deel didn't want to give them what they wanted, but he didn't have a choice. The young demon's eyes fluttered closed, pink tears spilling down his cheeks. The heart was revealed. The pain was finally over..

Ramiel and Reve Roya, sibling deities of Nightmares and Dreams, collide in a chaotic dance of contrast and surrealism. This piece explores the tension between subconscious fear and wonder, rendered through vividly unconventional designs and a fractured, dreamlike atmosphere.

In Auric Curse, Wren Dixon stands bathed in a surreal cascade of liquid gold, a substance both beautiful and mysterious. The golden flow traces over old scars and steady hands, symbolizing resilience, transformation, and the weight of what one carries beneath the surface. Set against a textured, checkered backdrop, the piece balances warmth and tension, inviting viewers to question whether the gold is a blessing, a burden, or something in between.