Athena: The Song Of War

The blood trickling down my chest was warm, a stark contrast to the icy grip of fear that tightened around my heart. But fear was a luxury I could no longer afford. " Oh...if you think I am afraid of death, then let me tell you, that fear of mine is long gone!" I declared, my voice echoing against the silence. "Let's play a game. A final contest of wills." His eyes gleamed with amusement. "A game? And what manner of game do you propose, little warrior?" "A death game," I replied, my voice unwavering. "A contest where the stakes are not merely life or death, but the very essence of our souls."

Murder and war. That is the only thing known by the people in this world. Hundreds of years of endless slaughter. A futuristic society, where those capable of using mana are known as witches and wizards. Endless conflict, both internal and external. A young boy named Raiden-who attends one of the 7 grand magic academies which trains magicians for war- finds it increasingly harder to keep hold of his mission: Protect Kami, with every day, as the already tipping balance between magicians and non-magicians, teeters even more. Also on Royal Road!

Audra never asked for power, nor the sorrow that shadowed her every step. Forced to leave everything behind when her mother falls ill, she seeks normalcy in a new country, where love and belonging finally seem within reach. But fate has other plans. A mysterious force tears her from safety, thrusting her into a perilous struggle where survival means outlasting the relentless pursuit of those who would claim her for their own. As war looms and treachery festers, Prince Malik will stop at nothing to bring her home, even as his kingdom teeters on the brink of chaos. With her freedom slipping through her fingers and the weight of destiny pressing upon her, Audra must decide—will she fight for her fate, or be consumed by the tides of sorrow that threaten to pull her under?

In a vast world where three distinct planes coexist, each housing its own unique countries, creatures, and spiritual powers, ancient grudges fester between the mortal and spiritual realms. For centuries, the three planes have been locked in a fragile balance, where war is inevitable, and conflict always looms. The planes' inhabitants — from fearsome beasts to wise immortals — have long waged secret battles of power, manipulating the fate of all. For generations, the Neutral Plane, a realm known for its wisdom and tranquility, has been the ultimate peacemaker. Whenever the cataclysmic Ancient War reignites, threatening to destroy everything, this plane has intervened to restore order and preserve life. But the price has always been high, with each intervention taking its toll on the realm’s resources and people. Now, the balance is at risk. The ruler of the Neutral Plane, a formidable and ancient leader, refuses to follow the tradition of his ancestors. This time, he will not step in to save the world. He believes that the conflict between the planes is inevitable and that the past interventions have only prolonged suffering and stagnation. The decision to withdraw from this age-old responsibility sets off a chain of events that could unravel the delicate peace that has held the world together for so long. Will anyone step forward to be the catalyst to reshape the world’s fate, or will they be swept up in the chaos of a war that has no end?

In a world filled with dangers and monsters, follow the MC who wishes to become powerful, not to overpower others, but to protect his family and the people he loves and cares from the dangers they have to face. I had to stop my first story due to my sickness. Support me, your comments and feedback is welcomed.

He's done it. The hero Has slain the Demon lord, won the heart of the princess, and the Kingdom of Ether is saved. The question is... What does he do now? Follow Foster as he navigates a rocky political landscape, mourns his losses, and searches for his new purpose in life. This novel will contain some explicit scenes, but they will be few and far between and will NOT be the core aspect of the series. If you are looking for smut, look elsewhere.

Girl from 2022 slept after college because of tired, but after she woken up she was in 1941 and there was a boy who called as her husband.

Xavier Candlelight is an extraordinary man with a keen mind and memory. He builds worlds with words and has developed an impeccable mastery of numbers and formulas. But his story is not just the success story of genius - it is also a novel of revenge, family ties, and a deepening obsession. In the shadow of a turbulent past, Xavier sets his own rules to restore the justice that was once taken from them. Though he skillfully hides his emotions, those who stand in his way quickly recognize the sharpness of his intellect. But fate will force Xavier to confront not only his past, but an even more dangerous future. Along the way, his destiny will lead him into both love and war.

A collection of super short stories covering different genres with poems attached -more of poems also- - Just choose teen to fill out the genre blank_ - I will update as I get more inspiration - no particular story also, just a little incident to trigger and set the mood of the song⁠ As the title goes, it's a song of heart, some inspired by my emotions at a particular time, life events or random things. -this author loves poems, and this is the first time I will be writing it on another place apart from my book, so it may not be perfect- *Not a trend book* Just something you stumble upon on a random day and add to your library :) —when a heart is relentless.. find the perfect melody for it...

After a life of loneliness and poverty, Livik was brutally murdered by his own people, who believed he was cursed and would bring disaster to the kingdom. But death was not the end. Given a second chance at life, he was reborn in another world as Flynn Galdord, the third prince of the mighty kingdom of Blumund. However, he was not just any prince—the goddess of reincarnation had bestowed upon him the power of the God of Dreams, the weakest among the gods. Even in this new life, misfortune followed him. Despised by his own people, he was forced to flee the kingdom, accompanied by Athena, a she-werewolf struggling to control her beast form, and Miriamelody, a demi-human girl who served him as a loyal servant. Yet, Flynn's destiny was far greater than he imagined. He had to protect people's dreams from Nyldra, a notorious witch who killed in their sleep through nightmares and sleep paralysis demons. And beyond that, he would face an even greater threat—a rogue god who had evolved into a demon. Now, as he builds a kingdom of his own, he must fight to protect his newfound friends and fulfill the purpose he never knew he had. Get comfortable and dive into Flynn’s journey in this epic fantasy adventure!

Deep within a cruel jungle where the treetops whisper secrets and the shadows have ancestral power, a young boy named Micheal is 'woken' to a destiny he never pursued. Drafted by the jungle, he is thrown into a world of magic, danger, and mystery where the line of friend and foe blurs with each passing step. It is alive-an old, sprawling force full of beauty and danger. The thing is, it is fractured, too. Beneath the surface teeming with life, darkness brews, ready to consume everything in its path. As Micheal explores this living maze, he finds the jungle's magic is not only a means but an organized, muscular force-one that shapes, empowers, and razes. It has chosen him as its vessel. But this gift comes with a price: every victory that Micheal wins drags him deeper into the web of the jungle, testing his courage, his will, and his very humanity. With such shadowy figures as Vaelor, who wish to twist his purpose, and allies whose guidance is laced with danger, Micheal has to decide if he should give in to the magic of the jungle and lose himself or resist it at the risk of everything else. On one final conflict between the forces of old, Micheal's decisions will seal more than his fate. The balance of the jungle, maybe even the world, rests on his shoulders. A tale of discovery, survival, and sacrifice-this is a journey where even the most insignificant decisions have the potential to echo across a world of magic and mystery. Micheal didn't ask for this road, yet he must walk it. The jungle has called him, and its heart waits for no one.

The year is 2025. A devout Christian named Arthur Bennett wins a lottery to participate in a revolutionary virtual reality experience at a high-tech company called Elysium. The program utilizes a unique VR pod to immerse users in a world based on a popular anime. As the other participants—a mix of personalities with varying degrees of anime knowledge—prepare to enter the simulation, Arthur remains the only one who has never indulged in anime. Upon entering this new world, he discovers an unsettling truth: pain is excruciatingly real, despite the creators' claims of a dampened pain response. He eventually finds himself trapped in prison, unable to log out, and demanding to be released from the program. Calls go unanswered, and the world of ninjas becomes a nightmare where hunger, thirst, hygiene, and even death are all real. Angered that he was deceived, he abandons all sense of logic and vows to become a villain no one would have ever anticipated.

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

In a cruel world where the heavens are evil and fate is cruel. Zylan wishes to destroy the higher power who rained destruction on his world. He wishes to set free his loved one from the vessel of divinity. He wishes to see his ambition through. He wishes to take hand with the unknown power of time and undo everything that was broken. He wishes to take the hand of Tilly. He wishes to freely love. So his journey to power begins. This is a tale of a Celestial being who could only love. This is story of the Celestials who were once weak but now the Calamities of the gods realm This is the Song of the Celestials

The universe was a vast, infinite place with innumerous mysteries and wonders. But also tragedy and loss. It can be incredibly beautiful, and incredibly brutal. Mares had everything taken from him, his home, his family, and even his humanity, through a process that would have destroyed the minds and souls of countless beings and, although he survived it, becoming something unique in the end, it was the meeting with the spirit of a kind and lovely white-haired girl named Esen that saved his mind. Thrown in a foreign world to grow through battle he would take his life and destiny back into his own hands, reconquer his freedom, and repay those that destroyed his and Esen's lives. With powers and a body unique throughout the entirety universe, he would make the universe itself tremble.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Twice killed and once saved. A king born to destroy the world. Another destined to save it. The deceased king from a fallen kingdom will rise to live again. Only to find love in a vengeful king. “Sing me a lullaby. One that will guide me to the heavens. Set me free from the chains wrapped around my neck.” “Why don’t you sing to me instead? Guide me to you. Let us set sail on these clouds together forever.” “Don’t you know what that means for you?” “I would do whatever it takes to live a dream with you.” “With this sword in my heart, I bleed for you.” (This is BL *BoysLove*) (Front cover photo is not mine. Please send me a message for credit.) (Criticism on the novel and tips on how to improve my writing are very much welcome.)

After Helios came out as gay, Elixir started to question his sexuality. He cant understand how people just realize that they like another gender. He subconsciously started to notice Helios more, and the longer he looked, the faster and louder his heart beat becomes

4 heroes. sword, shield, bow and axe heroes. They were chosen to chase away God who decided that mortals were not needed and should be annihilated. since then, 4 heroes have been born in humans. so for 100,000 years until the story of where Akira was born as the hero of the sword, Gamble, the hero of the shield, Elara, the heroine of the bow, and Seraphina, the heroine of the axe. when they received their hero weapons, the king's daughter decided to frame the shield hero for rape and attempting to kill her. From that moment on, the hero of the Shield was banished from the main city and lived in a city nearby, attending a university for magicians and warriors, and there he found a friend, Akira, the hero of the sword.

How the cynical jester Marcel comes to meet the driven knight Vincent and aids him in his quest. They are two of the few who retain their memories and sanity amidst the dense, amnesiac fog that envelops the land. Along the way, they encounter the long-abandoned ruins of a former civilisation that seem so unfeasible in the time they now live. By Eden F. Lintern

When an intergalactic empire invades the planet, the people of Earth must put together a team of champions to fight the Imperials in a tournament with the fate of the world on the line. Their team consists of a street thug, a serial killer, an adventurer, a distinguished nobleman, and a mysterious masked man. Do these men have what it takes to protect Earth’s freedom or will they be just another planet added to the Emperor’s collection?

An orphaned boy grew up hard. Dreaming of having a family that gives love and warmth until he is reborn in a new world, but he accidently born to be a girl! How is he going to live as a woman??

He received a genetic score of 28... completely disqualifying him from applying to military college! He helped deliver a friend's love letter... and fell into a lake becoming infamous for dying for love! His very first gift... warped him into a brutal training simulation! However he perserved through all these trials! Our Dear Student Wang Zheng has finally started his lucky(?) university life! This is the song of a blood boiling and exciting storm! The most ferocious and heated mecha adventure around is finally here! TL Note: This is a novel about doing the impossible, seeing the invisible. Follow along for a ride across the universe! TL;DR: Not Shakespeare, not complex, but fun and easy to read. Come support! As the translator, I've enjoyed translating this novel and I hope to bring the essence of what the author has tried to portray into the chapters you will read. To sum it up in 3 words: Mechs! Explosions! Science! To be perfectly honest, this novel is about your typically overpowered protagonist who does get looked down from time to time but always overcomes the odds with his own special power. He's abit more mature having grown up on his own and just a littttttttle bit dense. Although it always ends up with him winning, it always happens in an interesting (subjective) and fun way that makes me enjoy reading this. The novel has elements of lighthearted comedy from time to time and I do chuckle at how direct the humor is. It's not as smart as say WMW nor does it weave an intricate story much like Ergen's novels. More importantly, its fun and it doesn't try to hide it.

In a dimension where magic and mystery collide, Mara is thrust into a forgotten city filled with ancient power—The Hollow City. Unaware of her true connection to the city, she is drawn into a world where time doesn’t flow as it should, and the boundaries between life and death are blurred. The Nameless Song is not just another fantasy tale. It overlaps with the events of Long Sleep, where Mara’s destiny is entwined with a world caught in a never-ending slumber. Now, she must unlock the city’s secrets, confronting dangerous forces and unraveling truths that could change both worlds forever. A blend of fantasy, mystery, and suspense, The Nameless Song will take you on a journey through a city alive with power, where every shadow hides a secret and every decision could mean the end—or the beginning—of everything.

Renn was an accomplished musician with a promising career, returning home from a trip to the other side of his country. The following morning, he received a call from a friend that started a tragic series of events, culminating in an early meeting with Truck-kun. He felt every detail of his death, and had already accepted his fate, before realizing things weren't as simple as they seemed when he woke up in a different body in a place he wasn't familiar with, or so he thought. Alone in a new world, he endeavored to understand his situation, and soon noticed a few details that pointed him to a shocking conclusion...

In a realm where music is the thread that binds souls across lifetimes, two lovers are cursed to be forever separated by time. One is an immortal bard who composes melodies that echo through history, searching for the reincarnated soul of his beloved in every era. The other is a mortal soul, reborn again and again, yet never able to remember the love they once shared—until the song of eternal lovers is finally sung in its entirety. As fate cruelly keeps them apart, they must unravel the ancient spell that dooms them, facing trials from vengeful gods, forgotten prophecies, and a rival force determined to keep their love buried in the sands of time. Will their love finally break the cycle, or are they doomed to repeat the tragic melody for eternity?

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