Innocence Shattered

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?

Abandoned on the battlefield, all he could do was endure the hellish life. He had no family to rely on, as they had turned their backs on him. A soul from the battlefield, Lucavion Thorne. But apparently, he was a lot more than a mere soldier, as fate had many things stored for him. A soul from Earth....When they merged, he realized. He was a one-chapter villain whose sole purpose was to serve as a background setting for the protagonist's tragedy. But was he truly a one-chapter villain, or did fate still have some tricks up its sleeve? Watch the story of Lucavion Thorne as he finds the purpose behind his transmigration and discovers his own fate. ---------- One or two chapters daily. Chapter Length 1500-2000 You can check my discord if you want. You will be able to see the illustrations here and engage in a conversation with me if I am available. https://discord.gg/qRknX5hTur ---------------------------0------------------------------ Business E-mail: yusuftalhayasar@outlook.com Discord: _yty_

Victor was on a school bus trip to Mount Fuji, engrossed in the final chapter of his favorite game, The Light's First Being. Frustrated by the game's abrupt and unsatisfying ending, he barely noticed the majestic mountain looming in the distance. But before he could process his disappointment. a sudden BOOM! shattered reality. In an instant, Victor and his entire class were ripped from their world and summoned to another a world, reminiscent of the game he had just been playing. Thrust into a realm of magic, ancient prophecies, and looming darkness, Victor learns that they have been called to aid the Hero of Light in defeating the Child of Chaos, a being of unimaginable power threatening to plunge the world into eternal despair. As Victor navigates this unfamiliar world, he discovers that his knowledge of the game’s lore might be the key to survival and success or is it??. But the journey is far from easy. Victor must balance his growing power, his unraveling sanity, and the complex relationships with his classmates, who are also grappling with their new roles in this world. Bonds of friendship are tested, alliances shift, and betrayals lurk around every corner. Amidst the chaos, Victor finds himself drawn to unexpected allies and faced with impossible choices. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Victor must confront not only the external threats but also the darkness within himself. Will he rise to the challenge, harnessing the power of the Light and darkness to save this world and his own sanity? Or will he succumb to the shadows, becoming the very thing he was summoned to destroy? ------------- if you want more chapters , you can use your Stone to vote 100 Stone =1 chapter 200 Stone =2 chapter 300 Stone =3 chapter 400 Stone = 5 chapter For every 10 Golden ticket = 1 chapter Voting with your power Stone also help The novel as well, it Make it so More people will see The Novel.

R18 ( No One 17 and Under Admitted ) Hot college girls, Milfs, Married Women with chad overpowered MC There will be lots of cool fights and action with juicy hot sex and Netori sex scenes. Jaden was a loner, an introvert bullied to the point of death. In his final moments, he wished for a life where he could be the main character That wish was granted, and Jaden was reincarnated as Austin, a tall, handsome, and irresistibly attractive college student in a sexually driven world where everything revolves around pleasure In this new world, Austin quickly realizes that sex isn't just a way of life—it's a source of his super power. Every sexual encounter makes him stronger, faster, and more capable Austin soon discovers that with the help of his newly found powers he has to fight the evil forces that threaten the world along side his hot girls

The world is rotting. Corruption Objects-twisted abominations from the Counterside Dimension-spill into reality, consuming everything in their path. The last line of defense? The Counters. Elite warriors trained to fight, survive, and die in a war humanity refuses to acknowledge. At the heart of it all is Kun, a reckless, unpredictable fighter wielding the abyss itself as a weapon. His brother, Suho, cold, calculating, and burdened with a secret that could shatter everything. They arrive at Counters Academy, a training ground where more than half of recruits never return from their first mission. Survival is a luxury. Betrayal is inevitable. And something darker lurks beneath the academy's walls. From the feared Abyss Squad to the elite Fenrir Squad, from rival assassins to Counter Hunters, Kun and Suho's squad, Oblivion, is caught in the eye of the storm. Why does the Administration fear them? Why is the world watching them? And what the hell is Kun really becoming? This is not just a war. This is annihilation. And when the dust settles, one question remains: Who will still be standing?

In the land of Eldoria, where magic and might shape the fate of kingdoms, an ancient prophecy foretells the rise of a ruler who will unite the fractured lands. When the tyrannical King Malagar shatters the Crown of Eternis, plunging the world into chaos, the scattered shards grant unpredictable power to those who find them. As war looms, a reluctant hero, Kael, must gather the shards, forge unlikely alliances, and battle forces both seen and unseen to reclaim the crown and restore balance to the world.

The year is 2066. In the last 4 years, earth has taken a huge leap forward, age expectancy has become over 120 for the majority thanks to a miraculous breakthrough in science. A self-sufficient clean energy source was invented, most diseases have become very rare. And technology has never been so advanced. Flying cars are a common sight in the metropolis, the overpopulation concerns were addressed by building higher into the sky, as far as the clouds and even higher. Most would not have guessed this earth would look like this in 4 years. And all thanks to one young man. Adrien is a sixteen-year-old prodigy inventor responsible for the breathtaking changes to earth in the last four years. However, for all his achievements’ worth, he cannot seem to reach his goal, bringing the dead back to life. It seems like that is a challenge too steep even for him, but giving up is the last thing on his mind. Will he attain his seemingly impossible goal, or will he fall into a pit of despair as he fails time and time again. Follow his journey through earth’s evolution from a low tier world as it ascends to higher realms.

In Elden Hollow, seventeen-year-old Kael’s quiet life unravels when the Great Fracture shatters the mystical Veil, unleashing chaos and awakening his "Silent Echo" Resonance—allowing him to hear the dying’s last thoughts. Losing his family, Kael wields Shards to evolve his power, navigating a fractured world among scattered survivors. As he searches for a mysterious Core Shard, the echoes of his past guide him through an uncertain journey, where each step deepens the enigma of his destiny.

In the fractured future of 3477, time itself is a commodity. The Chronoscape, a network of temporal gateways, allows the elite to manipulate history for profit and power. But when a rogue anomaly shatters the timeline, leaving behind "Echoes"—fragments of altered realities—only a forgotten outcast, Kai, can hear their desperate whispers. He must navigate a treacherous world of temporal mercenaries, corporate conspirators, and sentient anomalies to piece together the truth and restore the timeline, before it unravels completely.

In the city of Tenko , Mizuki spend her day with her friends around the city until she notice something odds surrounding her. Find out what is exactly happen during her time in Tenko.

His word is law. No one dares to defy him. Feared by politicians, criminals, and the underworld alike, his name alone strikes terror into the hearts of men. A cold-blooded psychopath obsessed with red—the color of blood, the color of power. His enemies call him a monster. His people call him their king. But he doesn’t care. He is ruthless, calculated, and utterly merciless. They call him Red because of his piercing eyes, the color of fresh blood. Then there’s Bella—beautiful, sweet, and untouched by the darkness of the world. The innocent flower among her three sisters. But innocence doesn’t protect you from fate. When her father’s debt to the Blood Mafia Clan comes due, there’s only one way to pay her hand in marriage to the devil himself. Now, trapped in a world of crime, danger, and deadly power plays, Bella must survive the man who owns her. He is cruel, possessive, and terrifyingly obsessed with her. The only rule? No one touches what belongs to Vladimir Castillo. "I will never belong to you," Bella hissed, fire burning in her eyes. Vladimir stepped closer, his deep red eyes locking onto hers, his voice dark and unshaken. "You already do, Little Dove. You are mine." But as she fights to escape his grasp, one question remains—will she ever be free, or will she become addicted to the darkness that is Vladimir Castillo?

In a world abandoned by its gods, the kingdoms that once thrived under divine rule now crumble under the weight of mortal ambition. As war and betrayal ravage the land, Aminah, the exiled princess of Vinahirana, watches her kingdom fall to ruin. Stripped of her crown and cast into the wilderness, she must navigate a world where faith no longer shields the weak, and power is the only law that remains. Determined to reclaim her homeland, Aminah embarks on a journey across a fractured world, uncovering ancient secrets buried beneath the ruins of fallen empires. Alongside her travels, she encounters Xillrixe, a being bound to the will of the world itself, whose existence defies all mortal understanding. As their fates intertwine, Aminah learns that the fall of her kingdom is but a single thread in a grander scheme—a conflict that stretches beyond nations and into the very fabric of existence. But the gods did not disappear without leaving behind their remnants. In the shadows of war, forgotten powers stir, seeking vessels to shape the world once more. As kingdoms rise and fall, and monarchs become martyrs, Aminah is forced to question what it truly means to be a ruler. Will she restore the past, or forge a new future free from divine shackles? Meanwhile, in the Land of Aetherfall, where another war rages, Ezekiel’s path unknowingly mirrors her own. Two stories, two kingdoms, and one inevitable reckoning, would their worlds collide? The shattered thrones will tremble once more.

[ WSA Entry ] Cassin Valen was born to suffer. A child of mercy in a world that knew none, he watched his mother burn for her kindness. Raised in the pits of despair, he learned to survive by shedding his humanity. But even survival came at a cost. When the only light in his life was snuffed out by a man in black, Cassin was left with nothing but rage and regret. Broken and bleeding at the bottom of a ravine, he should have died. Instead, he found a Shard—a fragment from an ancient source, cursed with power and purpose. Now, bound to a Shard that demands he "Restore what is broken," Cassin walks a path of vengeance and ruin. In a world shattered by the remnants of a divine Singularity, where Shards grant unimaginable power at a terrible price, Cassin must navigate a web of oaths, curses, and ancient secrets. But can a man who loathes his own existence restore what he himself has broken? -- Mc Titles: The Cursed, Shardbearer, The Broken, Herald of the Singularity, Oathbreaker, The Immortal, The Damned, The Last Ember, The Unforgiven. -- Dark Fantasy checked No Harem checked Morally complex MC checked Ruthless Mc checked Anti Hero checked -- Note From Author: I hope you guys enjoy this and feel free to give suggestions as this is my first work and I am just starting, hoping we have a long run together. Enjoy the Read! :) -- Update Schedule: 1 chp/daily 2 chps/saturday and sunday

In the heart of ancient Yorubaland, Akami, a primordial deity, sought to safeguard humanity by creating the Orisa—divine beings meant to guide and protect mortals. Betrayed by his own creation, Akami suffered a grievous wound, causing his soul to fragment into five pieces scattered across the world. Depleted of his former strength, he retreated into obscurity, living among humans in humble anonymity, yearning for a life of peace.​ This fragile tranquillity is shattered when a formidable creature attacks his village, revealing the escalating peril posed by the unchecked Orisa. Realizing the dire consequences of his past actions, Akami embarks on a quest to reclaim his fragmented soul and restore his divine powers.​ Joined by Adigun, a resourceful orphan with mysterious ties to the shadow realm, Akami traverses the vast landscapes of Yorubaland. Together, they confront ancient rituals, mythical creatures, and a world filled with war and dread.

How does it feel to leave your peaceful lake and move into a troubled ocean?". Annabelle, a young lady with a striking beauty, loses her little comfortable life after her  mother is diagnosed with leukemia and her father loses his job. Their once peacefully life became toxic for her and the rest of her family. Having two other siblings to look after, Annabelle decided it's best to leave college as she had no sponsor and being the eldest sibling, to support her family. In her desperation to get a job, she receives an offer to become a nanny to a grown young man.  Becoming Sinclair's personal servant  is  decision that left her soft, innocent self broken. Annabel who had always lived in the a family where she was treated as a princess, surrounded by her brothers  and a father who cared about her emotions now moves in with a harsh talker, Sinclair who takes pleasure in seeing her cry. He's not used to speaking nicely to people, it is not in his genes. "Are you just gonna stand there,  looking like a toothless bunny" Sinclair husky voice snaps Annabel out of her trans as he puffs out smoke from his nostrils approaching Anabel with a dangerous smirk. What will happen when this opposing world crashes, will Annabel be able to change Sinclair or will the good girl turn bad. Blurb: he had a non dating policy, he doesn't believe in love, he just want to use any girl that comes his way like a paper and toss into the trash can. But she believes in the world of love and her naiveness about the things of the world was a turn off for him. But will they ever get to accept each other's differences?. Climax: when things begins to get smooth between Sinclair and Anabel, a family crisis raise and Sinclair mom, had to persuade Anabel to leave Sinclair Resolution: Sinclair finds a way to resolve the family problem and decides to look for his love and they were able to continue their love. Plot Exposition: Anabel who once had a comfortable life had to sort for work when her mother became diagnosed with leukemia and her father loses his job at the same time. The devastating news broke her family financial stability and she had to drop out of college to help support her family. At the same period of her life, one bad boy in college from a wealth background and with an  expensive inheritance was troubling his mother a lot, requesting for new maid after firing a lot within a week. With a job offer available, Anabel jumps at the opportunity since she would be paid a huge amount of money. However Anabel was not expecting her new boss to be a complete asshole who takes joy in seeing her cry. "Get your fucking miserable self out" his favorite word became like the air she breaths in every moment. Having to watch his intimacy with countless girls was the least she had to endure in his hell. But she has no choice, even when she has to be his personal servant at his school, enduring the ridicule from him like an honorable award. Progressively, Sinclair begins to get drawn to Annabel's innocence. He became so possessive over her, to the point of sending his step brother whom  he had sworn not have anything to do with to the hospital. Plot twist: After Sinclair had sworn to make Annabel his first last date, his father who had divorced his mother and was married to a wealthy daughter of a politician, propose a contract marriage for him. Sinclair being his  stubborn self refuses the offer, then his father threatens to withdraw his only inheritance including withdrawing his support to his mother.  In other to save the future, Sinclair's mother goes and met Annabel and  persuade her to break up with Sinclair and run away from the country which she agreeded to, leaving Sinclair in a position to go after Annabel or break his first last date principle.

Alaire, an ordinary 17-year-old boy who lives with his grandma, gets a mirror and finds himself in a different world, Elarion, where he experiences all sorts of things alongside his feathered companion, Hewie, and others. Slowly but surely, Alaire realises that life is not as easy as it seems. Despite only having his grandma in his life, he stays strong and tries to do anything to help her. So how come he's now stuck in Elarion? The answer to that question is easy. The mirror shattered, and he can't return unless he repairs it. It's that easy, so why is he making everything so hard for himself? And why is he hesitating to return back to his own world? Friends? New adventure? Feelings? Or perhaps the truth that he slowly learns? He's the only one who knows the answer to that question.

"My life is like Cindrella even worst then that, but i will not wait for my fairy god mother to swirl her magic wand and turn my life into a dream because dreams will broke as soon as you will wake up in reality". ------ June Ageous "True love is like ghosts, many people claims it exist, many even says they have seen it but like ghost people don't have their proper defination to prove it".-------Vicious Caesar ........................................................................... Acrencia, a world where you can find all types of supernatural beings has a strict rule "that werewolves can't fall in love with Orions" Vicious Caesar, was the ferocious werewolf king of Aphrodite gets a threat of being attack by the Amadeus kingdom decided to go their as a commoner spy up some secrets who ended up becoming June Ageous {the king s' daughter} s' servant which leads him to fall in love with her. The night when couples decided to run away king caught them. As they broke the rule they were given a unsparing punishment which took their life leaving just their bodies. ~100 years later~ They both again born destined to meet each other but in different worlds unknown from their love "will they be able to get reunited" "or this time also hate will win over love???" stay tuned to see what happens in story [Note] i am willing to take down the cover if creator wants.

In the shadowed depths of Kyouten, a city divided by power and secrets, Hime operates as Venus, an enigmatic broker of forbidden knowledge. Her brilliance lies in her anonymity, her strength in the impenetrable walls she’s built. But when a calculated move brings her into the orbit of Kazuki, the cold and commanding leader of the Kagezan syndicate, those walls begin to crack. Kazuki is a man who thrives on control, ruling his underworld empire with precision and ruthlessness. Yet Hime’s defiance, her sharp wit, and the dangerous allure of her secrets ignite something within him—an obsession that blurs the line between protector and predator. As shadows close in, Hime finds herself hunted by the relentless Venus Hunters and entangled in Kazuki’s growing fixation. Forced into a precarious alliance, the two must navigate a world where every move is a gamble and trust is a luxury neither can afford. But behind Hime’s shattered mask lies a truth more dangerous than any enemy, a secret that could change the balance of power in Kyouten forever. When facades crumble and desires collide, who will emerge unscathed from the chaos?

Born into a world of pain and betrayal, Winnie never knew love—only survival. Abandoned by a father who never cared, tormented by a stepmother who sold her innocence for profit, and forced into a life she never chose, she learned that mercy was a luxury she could never afford. When her only family—her beloved brother—is ripped from her, Winnie is left with nothing but the scars of her past and the fire of revenge burning in her soul. She refuses to be another victim, refuses to be just another forgotten girl. With the help of Carter, a man with his own demons, and Michael, a protector forged in blood, she fights back. But Damien—the monster who ruled the shadows of her life—won’t let go so easily. He built his empire on broken lives, and he won’t fall without a war. As Winnie uncovers the secrets that could destroy him, she must decide: will she run, or will she burn everything down with him? *shattered chain * is a harrowing tale of survival, revenge, and the power of resilience. In a world where monsters wear human faces, Winnie must break free from the past—or be consumed by it. **Will she rise, or will the darkness finally claim her?**

Once upon a time I have everything and now nothing. Rich, beautiful to miserable and lost. He's my everything now nothing. I lost everything in one night. He take my breath away with a single smirk but now no one here for me. My love My life My relationship But I found so many truth. We're liar. Playing with him or her. Dark Scary Truth want sacrifices and now I’m the one who sacrifices my love for them. He never know about my deal. I left him in darkness where he still fighting with his demons. His family playing with him and the one I love the most is on bet. Love Or Family I choose family and he choose me for paying what I had done. Revenge We met years later but holding a dark side. Both broken in love want each other to hold. I have a past that still haunted me In present. Losing everything I found my shine again. But he's the one I know in past. He changed and? played with me and I let him. Again fall for him one of my biggest mistake and I do that again. But what if that shine came in your life for destroy you? He hurt me but gave me a life that I never expected. Forever But now war the only one way I choose this time. This time I'm going to win him over them. Nothing going to stop me not even my past or My present He need to know about his past and our future but he's in danger in his safe life. I have no choice again but just one leave them alone. He's going to hates me when he find out my past. I tried to hide but my demon let him see me. The real rose with shores Then how I let him fall for me again where i can gave him just pain. He need to live alone without me. Without my Innocent love

In a world beneath a fracturing Veil—a magical barrier trapping the Ethereal Lords—wild magic twists the land and awakens powers in Kaelith, a borderland scavenger. When she hears the Lords’ whispers through a Veilscrap shard, she’s hunted by the Order of the Saffron Flame, who guard the Veil, and the Shroudwalkers, who seek its ruin. As her ability to wield Veil-energy reveals her ties to its ancient creators, Kaelith must choose: mend the failing barrier or shatter it, risking chaos or redemption in a world on the brink.

After a renowned doctor takes a job on the other side of the world, his daughter, Alice of house Surculus, finds herself befriending the boy he treats, Luqman, this is their story.

The most eclectic epic ever inspired! With the whole globe snowed over, humans are no longer on top of the ladder. Violent aliens have forced humanity into various locations of hiding, and an evil ancient clan reveals itself. Taking control of sanctuaries all over Earth as Mafia Bosses, Dictators, Conquerors, and other forms of leadership, in an attempt to prove which is the strongest amongst them. After being in hiding for three years, humans have begun to acquire "abilities" just from slaying one of these aliens. Shortly after leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two old friends, Katsu and Saku, are matched together not only as an academic team, but chosen by the last surviving "Creator of Humanity". Each one is 'blessed' as the vessels for the universe's contemporary forces and use their unique abilities to achieve their own (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is a female descendant of the greatest 'unknown' Scandinavian sword fighter. After being revealed to about her destined lineage, and the lost "mythical" history of her highly respected grandmother from the Viking/Valkyrie Age, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of her slain grandmother's stolen weapons from a both physically and magically gifted covenant of witches. If you have a beloved purpose you can't live without, do you truly have any freedom? If you have complete freedom to do or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about? [All art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series spotlights coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.

In a world where power is death and knowledge is insanity, a nameless man awakens with no memories and haunting visions of destruction. As he searches for answers, he’s confronted by a shadowy figure that feels disturbingly familiar—a villain born of his own choices. Torn between the hero he wishes to be and the darkness within, he must fight to break a cycle of destruction or succumb to becoming the villain in his own story.

Seratus tahun yang lalu, Ordo Cahaya mengalahkan Raja Kegelapan dan mendirikan pemerintahan yang mereka sebut era perdamaian. Namun, di balik senyum para penguasa Cahaya, tersimpan sistem yang menindas. Orang-orang yang dianggap "kotor" atau "berbeda" dimusnahkan atas nama kemurnian. Siapa pun yang mempertanyakan Ordo dituduh sebagai pemuja kegelapan dan dihukum mati. Namun, ada rumor yang mengatakan bahwa sisa-sisa kekuatan kegelapan perlahan-lahan bangkit. Seorang pemuda misterius bernama Kaelen, yang memiliki darah gelap, mulai mengumpulkan pengikut untuk menumbangkan tirani Cahaya. Mereka tidak bertarung untuk menghancurkan dunia, tetapi untuk mengembalikan keseimbangan dan mengungkap kebohongan Cahaya.

In a valley brimming with spiritual energy, a young man named Lin Xuan was meditating in solitude. He had joined the Qingyun Sect at a young age. Though his talent was average, his perseverance never wavered. Every morning, he practiced Qi cultivation; every evening, he honed his swordsmanship—day after day, year after year. On this particular morning, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged atop a mountain peak when he suddenly sensed the spiritual energy within him stirring restlessly. Closing his eyes, he regulated his breath and focused his mind, only to discover a wisp of unusual energy in his dantian. This energy was unlike anything he had absorbed before, seemingly imbued with the boundless mysteries of heaven and earth. Overjoyed, Lin Xuan realized that the moment of his breakthrough had finally arrived. He immediately calmed his mind and circulated his cultivation technique, guiding the mysterious energy through his meridians. As it coursed through his body, he felt an immense surge of power. His cultivation level steadily ascended, and he entered an unprecedented mystical state, as if he had become one with the heavens and the earth. Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed across the sky, and the spiritual energy in the air surged violently. Lin Xuan opened his eyes to witness a brilliant sword light streaking toward him from the horizon. His heart trembled—it was none other than the Qingyun Sect’s supreme treasure, the Zixiao Sword! The dazzling sword light hovered momentarily in the air before descending into his hands. The sword trembled gently, as if responding to his presence. Lin Xuan knew that this was the moment of the Qingyun Sect’s inheritance—and the true beginning of his journey on the path of immortality.