About the book: year / A beautiful Cocoon hovers above the earth, and its inhabitants consider their homeland to be paradise on earth. Peace and prosperity reign there, granted to the people by the rule of the Holy Capital. And people believe that these peaceful days will be eternal, illuminated by the blessing of the fal'Cie, the powerful defenders of humanity. But alas, they are by no means eternal, for the fal'Cie are awakening, which came from the Pulse - the lower world, the place of the cursed and forbidden - and, driven by their hatred, they want to destroy Cocoon. Woe to those who are chosen by the fal'Cie, for they will become minions of demons and will be branded as "el'Cie." And an immutable duty will be entrusted to them, and a fate awaits them, the cruelty of which can outshine death. A prayer that grants salvation. A desire that will protect the world. An oath that will change fate. Thirteen minutes of days that weave together hearts and souls, and it will begin their battle. These thirteen days became a turning point in the fate of humanity. The peace and tranquility reigning in the paradise called Cocoon has come to an end. Having taken upon themselves the heavy burden of fate, not forgetting the unfulfilled promises given to those who are dear to them, our heroes will set off. And what preceded the beginning of their wanderings - these seven stories will tell us.