In the kingdom of Aethelgard, memories are more than just fleeting thoughts—they are the ultimate currency, harvested and refined into the world’s most potent spices. You are a rogue chef, a master of the forbidden culinary arts, capable of simmering 'lost moments' back into existence. While the nobility feasts on the joys of the poor, you hide in the shadows, until a royal summons changes everything. Prince Alaric, known across the realm as the Stoic Prince, has a heart of permafrost and a mind devoid of childhood memories. He demands a banquet of his own stolen past, and you are the only one who can cook it. In ESSENCE, you aren't just a bystander in this high-stakes fantasy romance; you are the heart of the story. Through SideHop’s innovative face-swap technology, you can upload your photo and see yourself as the protagonist, navigating the treacherous halls of the Royal Kitchen. Every choice you make—from the ingredients you choose to the secrets you whisper—will determine your fate. Will you successfully recreate the flavors of Alaric’s innocence, or will the deadly politics of the court lead you to the executioner’s block? As you stir the pot of destiny, you’ll find that Alaric’s cold exterior hides a soul yearning for warmth. The chemistry between a rogue chef and a lonely prince is a recipe for passion, but in a world where memories are stolen, trust is the rarest ingredient of all. Can you handle the heat of the royal kitchen and the intensity of a forbidden love? One wrong flavor could mean your end, but the right essence might just melt the ice around the throne forever. Will you be the one to reclaim the prince's soul, or will your own heart be consumed by the flames of the palace?