RHM: The Market Without Voices

Eli enters the silent Market Arcade and discovers that its frozen stalls, empty tables, and abandoned performer space preserve the memory of a community interrupted by the Dirge. By listening instead of forcing the answer, he earns the Melody Stem and opens the route toward the Transit Hub. AI process disclosure: AI tools were used extensively for visual development, panel-art generation, compositing assistance, and lettering assistance. The story, characters, page direction, editorial selection, caption rewrite, and final assembly were creator-directed. This issue is free to read and has no tips or paid unlocks.