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Aether X Clorinde

Aetheric Design

In the crumbling, magic-forsaken empire of Veridia, where ancient cathedrals stand as skeletal monuments to a forgotten age, a clandestine war brews beneath the surface. Magic, once the lifeblood of the land, is now a forbidden whisper, hunted down by the zealous Inquisition. Yet, in the shadowed alleys and forgotten crypts, secret cults dedicated to the old ways thrive, their illicit rituals a desperate plea for power in a world stripped bare. Our protagonist, a young and resourceful smuggler, navigates this treacherous landscape, his survival dependent on his wits and his ability to slip through the cracks of imperial law. Drawn into the dangerous currents of Veridia's hidden magical underworld, he finds himself ensnared in a confrontation far grander and more perilous than any he has faced before. One fateful midnight, within the hallowed, decaying walls of a crumbling cathedral, he comes face-to-face with a high priestess of a forbidden cult. This encounter is not merely a clash of wills, but a collision of ideologies, a spark that threatens to ignite the smoldering embers of rebellion and expose the empire's deepest, darkest secrets. As the ancient stones bear witness, the smuggler must choose between self-preservation and a desperate gamble for a world yearning for the return of its lost magic. Key Themes: Forbidden Magic vs. Oppressive Authority Decay and Rebirth Survival and Rebellion The Allure and Danger of Power Moral Ambiguity Target Audience: Readers who enjoy atmospheric dark fantasy, gothic settings, and stories with complex moral dilemmas and high stakes.
Augustine_Genesis · 2.9K Views

The Aether Academy

The Aether Academy Genre: Action, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of life. Year 2030 — Humanity no longer owns the world. 327 years have passed since the first Gate appeared in the skies above old Edo. Since then, the world has been overrun by towering structures, otherworldly creatures, and dimensional rifts that emerge without warning. Each Gate brings monsters. Each Tower holds secrets. And every second of delay… could mean total annihilation: Gate Break. Amid the chaos, a new system emerged — Thresis, a personal door that appears only to those who’ve “awakened.” Those who enter it… become Players — humans blessed with supernatural abilities, unique skills, and the power to survive in a world turned battlefield. Sakuraba Itsuki was once just an ordinary student. His life shattered when a ★★★ Gate Break wiped out his entire district, leaving him alone in a cold, crumbling apartment. His mother died in the incident. His friends vanished, one by one. And the world slowly turned quiet… cold… hopeless. In despair, Itsuki chose to give up—until a strange light appeared in the darkness. Before him stood a door unlike any other. Not made of wood or metal, but of pure, pulsing light — a Thresis. A door marking the beginning of one’s journey as a Player. Then, beside it, a glowing blue hologram blinked to life — a system prompt. --- 「THRESIS AWAKENED」 「Candidate Detected: Sakuraba Itsuki」 --- Faced with a final choice — Enter, or vanish forever — Itsuki steps toward a fate he doesn't even understand. Inside, he finds a system. A new world. A brutal trial. And one harsh truth: “If you want to survive… You must become stronger than anyone else.” Welcome to a new world — Where Gates, Towers, Systems, Academies, and Guilds rule the game of life. Can Itsuki rise through the trials... and become the strongest? --- Note: To understand the story setting and main characters more deeply, read Prologue: "327 Years Ago" in Vol 0 first. An Original Web Novel by J5SUNN
J5SUNN · 1.9K Views

Cross Dragon x Devils

Welcome to a world where dragons soar through skies painted with magic, and devils lurk in the shadows cast by ancient portals. Five thousand years ago, a rift opened in the heavens, connecting our world to another—a realm teeming with gods, dragons, and a myriad of fantastical beings. Overnight, the balance of power shifted, and humanity found itself amidst an age of wonders and perils. In this new world, magic is not merely a legend but an everyday reality. It flows through the air, courses through the earth, and pulses within the very essence of life itself. With the advent of magic, humans evolved into heroes, demon lords, and monsters, carving their place in a society now governed by divine beings, dragons, and demi-humans. Three thousand years into this new era, a cataclysmic battle erupted between two mighty dragons—the Dark Dragon and the White Dragon. Their conflict ravaged continents and threatened to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Fearing mutual annihilation, humans, gods, devils, and demi-humans set aside their differences, forging an unprecedented alliance to slay the warring dragons. With great sacrifice and courage, they succeeded. The souls of the Dark Dragon and the White Dragon, however, did not find peace. Instead, they awaited their chance to reincarnate, their destinies bound to new hosts chosen from among humanity. Now, as the world enters its two-thousandth year of peace, the White Dragon has found its bearer—a young warrior named Ryuji. Ryuji, renowned for his valor and mastery of elemental magic, is hailed as the savior who bears the soul of the White Dragon. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to many, the Void Dragon—the counterpart to the White Dragon—awaits its own host, observing humanity from the shadows. As Kazuki Satoru prepares for his first day at a prestigious high school, unaware of the ancient power stirring within him, he finds himself thrust into a world where legends and reality converge. Little does he know, his destiny will soon intertwine with that of the Void Dragon, setting the stage for an epic tale of magic, courage, and the bonds that unite or divide us.
Kamisensei22 · 17.4K Views
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