Created using blender, Embergen and photoshop.

This render was created for the horrific render contest.

A small story related to the render image

In a forgotten kingdom shrouded in eternal dusk, the people once thrived under the protection of a benevolent king. But when the king's heart turned cold, he made a pact with an ancient entity—a Soul Eater. To maintain his immortality, he promised the Soul Eater the purest souls from the land, starting with the kingdom's innocent children.

The girl, known for her kindness and untainted spirit, was chosen as the ultimate sacrifice. Her soul was believed to hold the light that could banish the darkness. As the kingdom's last hope, she bravely offered herself, knowing her death would save many. Yet, as the Soul Eater approached, its hunger grew insatiable, and the girl’s sacrifice became inevitable. Bound by fate, she faced the creature, her spirit slowly consumed, her purity turned into the kingdom’s final offering.