Starlight Shards

At the age of sixteen, each member of every shard—scattered across each specie—gets a core awakening that determines where they would belong. Karl doesn’t get an awakening, but he stays on the shifter shards, pretending to be a shifter for years until he turns twenty. At twenty, he gets a core awakening, but… there is an abnormality: he shows signs of more than six species, breaking the balance of the world he is in. People like him are rare and dangerous, and soon, he is discovered, turning him into a fugitive in all worlds. None of the shards can claim him, seeing that he had the ability of everyone. These unstable abilities leave him drained, and now he must fight magic and tech to survive while navigating each world, meeting people, sating his desires… and killing.

I died… killed by the very Shard of Mirror I shattered. And when I opened my eyes, I wasn’t myself anymore. I had transmigrated into my favorite game—not as a hero, not as a villain, but as an extra.  In a world where Sigils dictate power, I found myself in the body of a boy who had already died on the battlefield. Yet, as I drew breath in his place, his Sigil changed. A power never meant for him, never meant for me. Thrown into the bloodstained playground of rulers, I must carve my own path. But the deeper I walk, the more I realize… this world is far more mysterious than the game ever showed it to be.

In the endless wastelands beneath twin moons, the Sunlit Squad reigns as a band of raiders, striking against the oppressive Galactic Order. But on one fateful raid, they uncover something impossible—a baby, cradled in the wreckage of an Order transport. Not just any child. A bio-engineered human, a relic of a species long thought extinct. Raised among outlaws, Adam-101 grows at an unnatural pace—stronger, faster, and more intelligent than any normal being. By five, he is already outpacing grown warriors. By six, he discovers a power within him: the ability to move objects with his mind,and has the ability to sense danger. But in a world where humans were wiped out for being inferior, what does that make Adam? A survivor? A weapon? A mistake?

In a city called Dunmore, where a weakened dome stands between its people and bloodthirsty demons, Aric, a young, defiant fighter who believes in equality, is part of its Vanguard: fearless soldiers that keep the demons at bay. When the crystal holding their dome—a remnant of the goddess Ilona—suddenly fails and throws the city into chaos, he’s among the brave ones sent beyond the walls to chase a shard of the Aetherion, a sentient energy that could save or destroy them, pulling him into a treacherous wasteland where survival is always beyond reach. The flawed gods resurface, their inevitable end drawing near, scheming and weaving promises to manipulate oblivious mortals into their power plays. But gods and men don't mix easy, and alliances tend to fray, turning friends to foe in a heartbeat as blood of both mortals and divine beings are spilled. Out there, Aric finds the enemies closer than anticipated, truths in his blood he never wanted, and each ally he makes, becoming casualties of enemies he can’t outrun. And as the realms are on the brink of annihilation, Aric must face the truth: sometimes, the greatest threats comes from those who have sworn to protect. Loss after loss builds Aric, altering his perception of the world, as he loses his moral tether, transforming from a man to something else. When an Obsidian Rift is about to release an ancient evil from their earthly prison, gods and mortals rally to make one last stand. Will Aric save the realms—or will he be the fire that consumes it all?

Front Page is "NAÍNDRA NUXINUS - CADET CUNN-69". The world is dangerous, yet, there is beauty in the chaos if you learn how to appreciate it. The "Imperishable", Entities Above Everything Else, understood this undeniable truth eons ago, gifting to the Mortals a few tools to overcome the challenges across their lives. With this, amusing their own boring existences, looking with enthusiasm what new story could unfold, or if the same mistakes would be done once again but by a different person. The First Gift, is "Shards", called "Cards" by some, this otorgue instant rewards when you exchange them in an "Imperishable Monolith". The Second Gift, is the mentioned structure, capable of craft almost anything if you have the recipe, blueprint and the required materials and ingredients, a true aberration depending on who you ask. The Third Gift, is the "Perennence", with a 100 you won't Die if you are slain, you simply would "Respawn" in a "Memory Hall", making you partially Immortal, because as long as you have 1 of Perennence, you wouldn't be really dead, and someone else can "Revive" you by providing the missing resource. However, this comes with a drawback, you become a "Servant" of the person or thing that save your life, at least until you repay the Perennence plus an Interest of 50%. The Fourth Gift, is "The Memory Hall", unfortunately, they had an evil twin, "The Howling Wall", which are created in places that had seen too many "Take Downs" in a short span of time; Differently to the prodigal twin, you must have a minimum of 25 Perennence to be Respawned, otherwise, at best, you become an Immaterial entity, similar to a ghost, if not, a mindless beast or a simple Drone for a Hive Mind is not far fetched. Lastly, The Fifth Gift, is divided in three concepts, "Repercussion", "Traits" and "Work", being the last, one of the most unfair of all the Gifts, as you can't change your Work under any circumstances, which applies even for "The Imperishable". But the Gifts don't come for free, as they attract a series of weird creatures from unknown territories, sprouting the so called "Graveyards", "Factories", "Hives", "Nests", "Lairs", "Crops" and "Farms" across the entire world of "Leathemnur". NO CHEATS NO PLOT ARMOR NO VANILLA EASY LIFE DON'T GET FOOLED BY THE START A FAIR SHARE OF: ACTION BEAUTIES MYSTERIES A WHOLE LOT OF: SMUT BONDING INDECENCY COMMENT FOR: KINKS DOUBTS SUGGESTIONS Additional Information: I would try and publish TWO or even THREE Chapters a Day, and TWO up to SEVEN Chapters on Sundays, of course, it would depend entirely on my current schedule IRL. My Personal Goal is Publish between 15 up to 25 Chapters every week. English is not my first language, that is why, any mistake I made across the story, feel free to point it out for me to correct it as soon as possible.

Roen Kast was an architect crushed by his own blueprints—until he woke up in the Crack Void Era, a fractured world of floating islands and ruthless lords. Exiled as a waste by his noble family to the desolate Gray Mist Island, he’s got 72 hours before the rock collapses under his feet. Armed with a crumbling watchtower and a mysterious SSS-Grade Castle Evolution System, Roen vows to turn his exile into an empire. Absorbing island cores to evolve his castle, converting enemies into loyal guards at the cost of his own will, he’ll claw his way up from nothing. With a bug-phobic mercenary, a snarky noblewoman, and a cunning ex-saintess by his side, Roen faces wolves, knights, and a god pulling strings from the void. In a world where power is built brick by brick, he’ll either rise as the Crack Void’s master—or crumble with it.

In an ancient universe where gods govern not just worlds but entire dimensions, a cosmic catastrophe shatters the Divine Realm into fragments scattered across time and space. The gods, once omnipotent beings, are stripped of their full power and bound to mortal forms, forced to exist among the worlds they once ruled. The fragments of the Divine Realm, known as Celestial Shards, hold immense magical energy and are sought after by mortals, monsters, and rogue gods alike. These shards warp reality wherever they land, creating zones where medieval landscapes blend with alien ecosystems, and magic intertwines with celestial technology.

Fantasy… with a side of romance (and just a sprinkle of impending doom). "When the last of the Starlight Witches falls, the door to Eternity will open." A long-forgotten prophecy, collecting dust for five thousand years. Silent, ominous… and, quite frankly, not Amriel Varden’s problem. She was supposed to have a quiet life. In two weeks, she’ll graduate from the Academy, leave magic behind, and maybe—just maybe—finally get some sleep. But the universe has other plans. Because one morning, Amriel wakes up with an ability she definitely did not sign up for, dark forces start crawling out of the woodwork, and suddenly, she’s at the center of a prophecy that could break the world. Now, she’s got ancient magic stirring, shadowy figures lurking, and a destiny she’s really hoping is optional. (Spoiler: It’s not.)

《Starborn Renegades: Anthem of the Flawed》 —Where Imperfect Heroes Defy a Cosmic Tyrant --- Synopsis In the Sea of Paradox, every scar is a weapon—and Hayate’s about to start a war. Outlaw courier Hayate, whose right eye burns time to glimpse futures, accepts a death-marked delivery: Rin, a warrior bonded with a sentient crystal blade that feeds on memories to bleed starlight, slowly glassifying her body. Together, they confront Eternal Arbitrator—a machine god weaving reality into chains of code*—by forging the Flawed Alliance with: - Vela, a cyborg pirate queen who gambles with liquid lies that rewrite physics, her mechanical half hungering to erase her last human tear; - Dr. Shu, a rogue scientist whose equations hack divine machinery, amplifying his dead lover’s voice in his crumbling mind. Aboard the battle-scarred warship Stormcrow, they navigate: - Leviathan graveyards where black markets thrive in fossilized AI ribcages; - Memory casinos where patrons bet childhoods on quantum dice rigged with stardust; - Contract storms raining ink-blade lightning to brand rebels into obedience. Their arsenal? - A wrench that shatters time’s hourglass; - A blade that eats regrets to fuel supernovas; - Lies so potent they make black holes flinch. Because here, every crack in your soul is a bullet. --- Core Conflict “We’re not broken—we’re the cracks that’ll shatter their perfect world!” - Hayate trades his mother’s voice, first kisses, his own name for visions of war; - Rin’s crystal arm glows brighter as her heartbeat dims; - Vela’s mechanical spine itches to delete her last human memory; - Dr. Shu’s inventions rewrite God’s math… and his grip on sanity. The Arbitrator—a god who trades souls for perfect silence. --- The delivery is overdue. The penalty? Your soul. Choose your path: Cursed Freedom Perfect Slavery (Warning: Cosmic shipping fees apply. Stormcrow not liable for supernova collateral.)

In the celestial expanse, the planet of Osiris hangs like a luminous opal, suspended amidst the starry tapestry by the silken threads of fate. This world, a marvel of wonder, is home to nine realms, each governed by godlike monarchs who wield powers both mystical and mysterious. The royal bloodlines of Osiris possess a prestigious gift – the ability to harness the power of Quantum Energy. This arcane force, a manifestation of the cosmos' inherent majesty, courses through the veins of the nobility like liquid starlight. Those who wield this power are known as Warlocks or Quantum Kinetics, and they are the epitome of esoteric prowess, their abilities rivaled only by the celestial bodies that light the firmament. Yet the star-kissed realms of Osiris tremble on the cusp of cataclysm, the Shadow Terrestrials, ancient harbingers of darkness and despair, stir from their celestial slumber, their malevolent presence threatening to unleash unfathomable chaos. Against this apocalyptic backdrop, the monarchs of the nine realms convene at the Glazier Ball, a dazzling spectacle of wonder and majesty, where the fate of the luminous Daughter of Light hangs precariously in the balance, a delicate pawn in a grand game of power, mystery and ancient lore, as the realms themselves teeter on the brink of oblivion.

The eruption of a volcano took Kael, an archaeologist, in an instant. Awakening in Aetherion, where magic is real and every being is endowed with powers through a mysterious system, Kael sets out to comprehend reality. With a user guide to a strange system interface and blurred flashbacks, he reluctantly starts flipping around his mind, attempting to assemble all the information needed. Rhea, a fierce warrior from the Fire Continent, soon appears before him; she reluctantly agrees to help him get through Aetherion. As they journey onward, Kael is unlocking ancient powers, and his memories begin to intermingle with the ancient history of the world. Some time afterward, he meets a wise mage, Eldric, who tells him that Aetherion was once whole, a great catastrophe shattered it, and Kael's arrival is no mere chance; he might be the key to restoring balance. With renewed determination, Kael, alongside Rhea and Eldric, seeks the lost shards of Aetherion's power. Meanwhile, dark forces move in the shadows claiming the shards for their sinister purposes. As Kael learns more about his role, he will be forced to make a great decision-embrace his destiny and heal a dangerously fractured world or risk being consumed by the very power he now wields. The path ahead is filled with danger, but one thing is certain: Kael's adventure has begun.

In a galaxy where gods and monsters wage eternal war, one man becomes the architect of humanity’s last stand. When Kael Veyne, a disillusioned mechanic from 21st-century Earth, is torn from his world and thrust onto the corpse-planet Vyrion-9, he inherits a war he doesn’t understand. Armed with the Legion Architect System—a mysterious technology that grants him the power to summon soldiers, construct fortresses, and unlock arcane weapons—Kael must rebuild the planet’s shattered defenses from ashes. But Vyrion-9 is no empty graveyard. The planet is hunted by the Vorath Swarm, a ravenous hive-mind of crystalline xenos, and haunted by the Screaming Choir, psychic cultists warped by an alien artifact called the Warp Shard. As Kael’s fledgling legion grows, so does the attention of deadlier foes: Stalkers in Iron (ancient mechanical horrors) and the Eldritch Confluence (cosmic entities feeding on the Vorath’s carnage). To survive, Kael must evolve from a scavenger into a warlord. But the System demands a price: the more he upgrades his Imperial Regulars, Ascendant Legion, and Aetheric Conclave, the more his humanity erodes. His soldiers are expendable—husks, superhuman zealots, and unstable psykers—but Kael’s conscience isn’t. When he discovers the Vorath are not invaders but creations of a long-dead empire, he must choose: reignite the galaxy’s deadliest war machine or let Vyrion-9 become a tomb for his soul. "Legion of the Eclipse" is a relentless blend of grimdark warfare, base-building progression, and cosmic horror, where every victory inches Kael closer to becoming the monster he fights.

A world filled with shards, each containing a mystical power. But now that the wielder of time shard had died, what will happen to the world? What happend to all the shards? How did the future world shape up to be? What became of the aether? What even are these shards? Zeill wanders on his journey which started with finding the whereabouts of his father but takes on a different turn when he learns more about the history of his world. A world filled with aether and shards.

Elias Kael thought his life as a chef would be simple—until the day he bonded with a mysterious shard and awakened the power of the Sharder System. Now, with an eccentric companion named Dot, Elias is thrust into a world where Shard Bearers are hunted, their powers coveted by hidden factions. With his forgotten past resurfacing and deadly enemies closing in, Elias must unlock his true potential, master his growing abilities, and uncover the secret behind the shards before it’s too late. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes—he isn’t just another Sharder. He might be the key to everything.

Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, Eryndor Veyth awakens in a cursed forest with no memory of his past or how he got there. Every time he dies, he resets to the same moment under a mysterious tree, forced to relive the nightmare over and over again. As he struggles to make sense of his predicament, he discovers fragments of ancient magic tied to time itself—and learns that his survival may hinge on finding the legendary Chronos Shard, an artifact said to control the flow of fate. Guided by cryptic messages from an enigmatic entity known only as "The Watcher," Eryndor teams up with Liora, a skilled swordswoman harboring secrets of her own, to navigate the dangers of the Veil—a boundary between worlds where reality bends and fractures. But as they delve deeper into the forest’s mysteries, Eryndor begins to uncover unsettling truths about his forgotten past and the true cost of breaking free from the loop. With each step forward, Eryndor faces impossible choices, deadly trials, and echoes of lives he can’t remember living. To escape the Veil, he must confront not only the monsters lurking in the shadows but also the demons within himself. Yet, as the lines between ally and enemy blur, one thing becomes clear: freedom always comes at a price—and some debts can never be repaid.

In the rugged shadow of Iron Fang Peak, Ren Kai, a seventeen-year-old outcast of the Iron Fang Clan, fights to defy his fate. Born with clogged qi channels, he’s mocked as a cripple in a village where martial prowess defines worth. Yet Kai’s unyielding spirit drives him to train harder than anyone, determined to pass the Trial of the Fang—a deadly ascent to claim a shard of the mystical Fang Crystal and earn his place as a true disciple. With his mother’s quiet fears and the clan’s disdain weighing on him, Kai sees the Trial as his only path to a better life.

In a realm where dragons are not beasts, but living archives of forbidden magic, the last Arcanum Rider, Kael Veyra, discovers his blood is the key to reigniting the Dragonstar Crucible—a celestial forge that once birthed civilizations. But the Crucible's power comes at a brutal cost: every spell he channels through his draconic bond erodes his humanity, replacing flesh with crystalline arcana. When an ancient order of mage-hunters resurrects the Ebon Wyrm, a god-eating dragon sealed in dead stars, Kael must ally with a rogue dragoness who feeds on lies. Together, they race to decode the Shattered Lexicon, a grimoire written in dragonbone runes that holds the secret to controlling the Crucible… or destroying it. But as Kael’s body glows brighter with stolen starlight, he realizes the true enemy may be the magic burning through his veins. Will he become humanity’s savior, or the final dragon reborn?

In a quiet village nestled on the edge of an ancient forest, Elara, a healer with a curious heart and a longing for something more, feels the pull of the unknown. When the Blood Moon rises, casting its eerie glow over the land, she ventures into the forest and encounters Kael, a mysterious guardian bound by a centuries-old curse. With silver eyes that shimmer like starlight and a presence as enigmatic as the forest itself, Kael reveals that Elara is the key to breaking his curse. As Elara embarks on a journey of trials—each one testing her courage, trust, and heart—she discovers a world of magic, danger, and secrets long forgotten. The forest whispers of ancient powers, and the bond between Elara and Kael grows stronger with each passing night. But as the trials grow more perilous, Elara must confront her deepest fears and unravel the truth about Kael’s past—and her own destiny. *Whispers of the Blood Moon* is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. It is a story of two souls drawn together by fate, bound by a curse, and destined to change the fate of their world.....

The Shards of Fate is a tale of power, destiny, and the consequences of uncovering secrets that should have stayed buried. As Aedan and Kael race against time to control the shards' dangerous potential, they must grapple with not only the external threats but the internal demons that threaten to tear them apart. In a world where nothing is what it seems, only one truth remains: those who seek the shards must be prepared to face the consequences—whatever they may be.

"Aetherial Destinies: Embers of Magic" is a captivating fantasy novel that unfolds in the mystical world of Paragonia, where magic and technology coexist. The story follows Atharva, a disenchanted young man from the 21st century, who, through a twist of fate, finds himself transported to a realm of enchantment and adventure. As he navigates this new world, Atharva discovers a unique and rare gift - an affinity for all seven elemental magics. As he enrolls in the prestigious Magic University of Element Control, he uncovers hidden threats to Paragonia and groups of evils who want to control the world with the help of the shards of Brahmastra, which could grant unprecedented power to those who obtain them. Atharva's journey is marked by duels, challenges, and the formation of deep bonds. The novel weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and the eternal struggle between light and dark in a world brimming with wonder and peril. "Aetherial Destinies: Embers of Magic" is a spellbinding journey of self-discovery, with twists and turns that will keep readers captivated from beginning to end.

**Synopsis:** In a fractured world where gods have vanished, leaving behind shards of their divine power, *Kael*, a cunning street urchin, stumbles upon a cursed shard of the *Eternal Throne*. It grants him immense strength and the abilities—but at a cost: each use erodes his morality. Driven by ambition and survival, Kael embarks on a ruthless quest to gather the remaining shards, each hidden in treacherous realms and guarded by powerful foes. As he grows stronger, he manipulates kingdoms, betrays allies, and commits unspeakable acts,with hiding under the guise of a memeber of the holy church, all while wrestling with the remnants of his humanity. With a rogue sorceress, a fallen knight, and a demon-bound

>This is a GL XIANXIA CULTIVATION NOVEL!!!! >No misunderstandings , Relatively fast paced romance, No other love interests. >There will be quite a few GL & BL side couples. Mo Yuxin was once a brilliant young billionaire—a self-made genius whose life ended too soon. After her untimely death, a mysterious self-proclaimed god chose to bring her back by bestowing a powerful cultivation system upon her. This unique inheritance would allow her to grow stronger in a world where people improve their spirit and body through cultivation. In her previous life, Mo Yuxin had been an orphan, but now she is reborn into a loving family with a caring adoptive mother and a little sister who quickly becomes dear to her heart. Before her reincarnation, Mo Yuxin spent years in a separate realm known as the Inheritance Space. There, she trained relentlessly and achieved a golden core—a mark of extraordinary power. To honor her perseverance and to compensate for her previous life’s lack of a physical form, the self-proclaimed god granted her a golden buddha body, an indestructible and immortal form. Along with this gift came three remarkable blessings: a divine sense that sharpens her perception of the world, a mysterious power whose full potential is still hidden, and the crucial soulmate bond. This bond is essential not only to complete her inheritance but also to share it with her destined partner. It isn’t long before fate leads Mo Yuxin to meet Su Yubing, a kind and brave man who is, in fact, the reincarnation of death itself. Their connection is instantaneous and deep. From the moment they first cross paths, a spark ignites between them. They share quiet, intimate moments under the starlight, where Su Yubing listens with gentle care as Mo Yuxin reveals her hopes and memories of a past life. During moments of danger, he holds her hand and offers a comforting embrace that speaks volumes of his commitment. Their growing closeness deepens into tender romance—each soft kiss and whispered word of love strengthens the soulmate bond that is so vital to unlocking her full inheritance. As their journey unfolds, Mo Yuxin and Su Yubing discover a startling truth: Mo Yuxin is the chosen successor of a long-dead god known as the “Rule,” one of the divine beings destined to manage the entire universe. This revelation ties her fate to cosmic forces far beyond anything she imagined. Soon, they learn of an ominous conspiracy led by a dark force called Sha—an embodiment of all negative energy determined to wipe out the original gods. Realizing the gravity of the threat, the couple embarks on an epic quest that takes them across five different worlds. Their mission is to find and destroy the five cores of Sha, with each shattered core weakening the dark entity’s power. Along the way, two powerful women named Law and Life—beings of ancient origin like Mo Yuxin and Su Yubing—guide them and reveal more secrets of the universe and the true extent of their abilities. Throughout their dangerous expedition, the bond between Mo Yuxin and Su Yubing only grows stronger. In every battle and every quiet moment of shared vulnerability, their love proves to be the ultimate source of strength—a light bright enough to challenge even the deepest darkness. Their heartfelt romance becomes the key not only to their own transformation but also to saving the universe from the looming threat of Sha.

In the age of Mecha for everyone, people could travel to the Endless Abyss to gather materials, enhance and forge their own Mechas, and thus wield the power to destroy heavens and earth. Jiang Chen had transmigrated and awakened the talent [Undying Barehand]. Once his Mecha shattered, he could permanently absorb its power and attain a multiple enhancement. ... At the bottom of the abyss, the ancient demon god exerted great effort and finally broke the titan Mecha, but from the shards extended a hand that held down its head. "Congratulations, you've unlocked my restraints."

In a world where power is determined by the eyes, the strongest are revered, while those without powers are left to fend for themselves. At the age of ten or eleven, most children awaken their abilities, but for Adrian Clarke, the world of magic and strength remains forever out of reach. Adrian is an introverted, highly intelligent high school student who has spent most of his life hiding behind books, avoiding the bullying he faces for being "powerless." While his mind excels, his lack of any tangible power makes him a target for his peers, and his friends, Lucas and Nova, are his only source of protection. Lucas, with his Light Eyes, and Nova, with her Dark Eyes, are both gifted with Unique Class abilities—powers that only one person per continent can possess. Together, they’ve always kept Adrian safe, but even their formidable powers can’t protect him from the whispers and sneers that follow him everywhere. Despite his position as an outcast, Adrian is not without strength. His analytical mind allows him to outwit bullies and navigate the complexities of high school life. But the nagging question remains: why does he have no power? Why has he been forsaken by the very system that praises the strong and the gifted? As Adrian struggles to find his place in a world that values power above all else, he learns that fate has a strange way of turning things around. When an unforeseen event awakens a mysterious force within him, Adrian’s life is turned upside down. What was once a world of helplessness and rejection suddenly becomes a world of possibilities—possibilities that may come at a steep price. Shard of Sight is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the exploration of power—both external and internal. As Adrian and his friends uncover secrets about their world, they must confront not only their own fears and limitations but also the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect society.

In a universe woven by invisible threads — each strand a delicate balance between order and chaos — two souls defy destiny itself. Mirelha, the Angel of Death, bears a celestial duty: to guide lost spirits and preserve the cosmic balance. Yet her heart, a storm of forbidden longing, beats for Dacre — an Apocalyptic Rider whose very existence heralds destruction. Their love is a defiance of fate, a spark that threatens to unravel the delicate weave of the universe. As the Loomkeepers, secretive architects of reality, conspire to sever their bond, whispers of an even greater realm — Threxis — begin to echo across the stars. Unseen, unknowable, this distant plane watches in silence as the threads of destiny begin to fray. When the Celestials decree an arranged marriage for Mirelha — a cruel attempt to restore balance — the star-crossed lovers are thrust into a dangerous game of cosmic rebellion. But the more they fight for each other, the closer they draw the gaze of forces far beyond mortal comprehension. For if loving one another means defying the threads of fate… Then let the universe crumble.

The novel centers around two protagonists, Anne and Ella. Ella is on a journey to embark the mysteries of Anne Jade's life who mended the tarted threads of Ella while descovering her own dream and helping a soul of starlight fulfill her last graceful wish, like a painter of dreams.

WSA 2025 Entry What is a man, if not a vessel of hidden truths and whispered deceptions? Beneath the fragile facade lies a labyrinth of secrets—truths buried so deeply they intertwine with the lies we tell ourselves just to survive another day. The masks we wear may fool the world, but they cannot hide the fractures within. Even those we hold closest, the ones we entrust with our hearts, may be the very hands carving unseen wounds into our souls, feeding them to the monsters lurking in the shadows. He was never meant to uncover it. But when fragments of forgotten identities surface and unseen forces move in the shadows, Aramith is thrust into a web of deception, blood, and a history long buried. Worse still, within him stirs an attribute unlike any other—the strongest, yet the most chaotic. A power that bends to no master, a force that threatens to consume him whole. To wield it is to risk destruction; to reject it is to remain powerless. And yet, power alone does not reveal the truth, for blood tells no lies, flowing only when life is claimed, but even its crimson clarity is no guide to the truth. How does one find what is real when their very existence is a fractured mirror, splintered into shards that reflect only distorted glimpses of an identity lost? Each shard offers the promise of clarity, yet together, they form nothing but ruin. To uncover the truth is to face the darkness, and to risk losing what little remains of the self. For in the end, can a man truly hold a reflection if he no longer knows who—or what—he truly is?

A Love Written in Starlight – A Tale of Forbidden Desire and Destiny In the heart of Paris, where moonlight weaves magic into the shadows, an impossible love story unfolds. Lucienne, a vampire cursed with an immortal existence, and Damien, a werewolf bound by duty, should have been sworn enemies. Their worlds have been locked in an eternal war, yet fate has other plans. A chance encounter in the misty alleys of the city ignites a dangerous attraction—one they cannot deny. When a rogue vampire threatens the fragile balance between their species, they are forced into an uneasy alliance. But as they battle against a common enemy, a far greater war rages within them—the undeniable pull of their forbidden love. With every stolen glance and secret touch, Lucienne and Damien defy the forces that seek to tear them apart. But love is never without consequence. Damien’s pack sees his love as a betrayal. The vampire council marks Lucienne as a traitor. And an ancient prophecy whispers of their love being the key to ending the bloodshed—or unleashing a darkness beyond their control. Betrayal lurks in the shadows, and when Damien’s secret is exposed, he is forced to flee, leaving Lucienne to face the wrath of her own kind alone. With danger closing in and the weight of destiny upon them, they must make an impossible choice—fight for a love that could unite two warring worlds, or surrender to a fate written in blood long before they met. A Love Written in Starlight is a spellbinding tale of passion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between two souls who dare to defy fate beneath the Parisian moon.

Elias Kane thought he’d hit the jackpot when he and Juliana—a scarred, feral genius—built an app from stolen alien tech, a mind-bending tool that syncs to a voice and rewires wills with a silent pulse. In a crumbling city lab, they fucked, fought, and forged their chaos—25% charge to attune, 10% to command—until Juliana’s revenge spiral turned it bloody. She aimed it at the world that broke her—baristas groveling, professors caving, a dean’s wife drained—until cops hauled her off, laughing, leaving Elias with the phone and a trail of heat and guilt. Now he’s back in Red Devils, his rotting hometown, crashing with old crew Karlee and India under a lie—city burned me out. India, steel-edged dean of Red Devils Community College, hands him a psych prof gig, but Elias doesn’t know she’s in deep with Sal Ricci, a mafia thug who muscled her into power and wants payback—cash, favors, flesh. The app’s at 65%, buzzing with glitches—Signal: Unknown—and Elias tweaks India to soften her edge, a slow burn set to hit in three days. RDCC’s a snake pit—Karlee’s flirty heat, Romi’s raw muscle, AJ’s rebel spark, all ripe for the app’s pull—but Sal’s limo prowls closer, and the alien shard’s hum hints at eyes beyond the stars. Elias’s lies unravel as Juliana’s ghost drives him—keep it alive—and Red Devils tightens its grip. Control’s a lie, chaos is king, and every pulse could be his last.

Orlando was a Null—a powerless outcast in a world where Awakened wield supernatural abilities to fight the monstrous Voidlings spilling from mysterious Rifts. Struggling as a delivery driver, he dreamed of a life beyond his mundane existence. But when a routine delivery goes wrong, Orlando is thrust into a cosmic game far beyond his understanding. After a fateful encounter with a rogue scientist, Orlando absorbs a shard of a Rift and awakens as the **Chrono Sovereign**, the Monarch of Time and Space. With the power to manipulate time and bend reality, he becomes humanity’s last hope against the Monarchs—ancient, godlike beings who seek to conquer Earth and rewrite existence itself. But power comes at a price. As Orlando battles the Monarchs and their armies of Voidlings, he must confront the darkness within himself. Will he rise as the savior of humanity, or will he become the very thing he swore to destroy? In a world where time is a weapon and reality is fragile, Orlando’s journey from Null to Sovereign will change the fate of the universe—or destroy it. ---