Heaven Was Full, So I Got Reassigned (eBook, ePUB)

Liam Walker is stuck in a soul-crushing office job, yearning for meaning. His days are a blur of spreadsheets and pointless meetings, leaving him feeling empty and unfulfilled. One fateful Monday, during a particularly agonizing performance review, Liam is unexpectedly reassigned. A celestial being appears, whisking him away to a realm beyond his wildest dreams: the Celestial Gardens. He learns that Heaven was full, so he got reassigned to be a celestial gardener. Leaving behind his old life, Liam steps into a world of vibrant flora and mythical creatures, a stark contrast to his drab existence.Liam arrives at the Seedling Sanctuary, a training ground for new celestial gardeners. He‘s immediately overwhelmed by the sheer scale and complexity of the Celestial Gardens. Anya, a seasoned gardener with a mysterious aura, becomes his mentor, guiding him through the basics of celestial horticulture. Liam struggles to grasp the intricacies of nurturing divine plants, feeling out of place and questioning his abilities. He encounters Zaltar, a perfectionist gardener who scoffs at Liam‘s inexperience, fueling his self-doubt.Anya introduces Liam to Willow, a whimsical spirit of nature who embodies the essence of the gardens. Willow helps Liam connect with the plants on a deeper level, teaching him to listen to their whispers and understand their needs. Intrigued by local legends, Liam learns about the Sunken Glade, a forgotten part of the gardens rumored to hold ancient secrets. Driven by curiosity and a desire to prove himself, Liam decides to investigate the glade, despite Anya‘s warnings.Exploring the Sunken Glade, Liam discovers signs of a growing darkness, a corruption known as the Blight. He encounters corrupted plants, twisted and malevolent, and barely escapes with Willow‘s help. Anya reveals the Blight‘s origin: a fallen celestial being consumed by envy and resentment. She explains that the Blight seeks to destroy the Celestial Gardens, and Liam must learn to fight against it. The Council of the Seasons dispatches gardeners to contain the corruption.Liam faces a series of challenges, learning to control his newfound celestial powers and heal corrupted plants. He competes with Zaltar in a gardening competition, showcasing his unique connection with the plants. Zaltar sabotages Liam‘s efforts, but Liam‘s genuine care for the gardens shines through, earning him the respect of the Council of the Seasons. He starts to embrace his role as a celestial gardener, finding purpose in nurturing the divine realm.Liam discovers a hidden chamber within the Sunken Glade, containing ancient seeds that hold the memories of past gardeners. He experiences visions of the Great Bloom, the creation event that birthed the Celestial Gardens. Liam learns about Anya‘s past: she was once a powerful gardener who failed to stop the Blight‘s initial rise, carrying the burden of that failure. He finds the Gardener‘s Oath etched in stone, vowing to protect and nurture the gardens.A celestial messenger appears, offering Liam a chance to return to his old life, promising a promotion and a comfortable existence. Liam is tempted by the offer, but he realizes that he has found true purpose in the Celestial Gardens. He rejects the offer, choosing to stay and fight against the Blight, solidifying his commitment to his new role. Anya acknowledges Liam‘s growth, recognizing his potential to become a great gardener.The Blight launches a devastating attack, corrupting a large part of the Celestial Gardens and overwhelming the defenses. Liam witnesses the destruction firsthand, feeling helpless and despairing. Anya is gravely injured, and the Council of the Seasons is scattered. Zaltar, consumed by ambition, attempts to seize power, but is quickly corrupted by the Blight. Liam, feeling like everything is lost, finds a last spark of hope in Willow‘s unwavering spirit.