Shade Echidna

The entire world was at peace until one day ; a crack appeared in the sky and out of the dark chasm, monsters from the otherworld poured out. These otherworld monsters had a single goal, destroy the world. The powerful invaders treated the inhabitants like livestock, killing and massacring as they went. This is a novel about a boy whose parents from two of the most powerful races, travels a journey of struggles and bloodshed to avenge his parents and.... ERADICATE ALL MONSTERS.

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

In a world where elemental powers determine the fate of a chosen few, Gale; a seemingly ordinary student, discovers he is a legendary Air Elementalist with a unique bloodline. Thrust into the mystical realm of Elementis, he must master his rare abilities, embrace his destiny as Aeron, and unite with a diverse team of elementalists to confront Shade, a dark force threatening their world. Gale's Convergence is a thrilling tale of self-discovery, unity, and the enduring battle against darkness. Packed with breathtaking battles, rich character arcs, and a deeply immersive world, it’s a must-read for fans of elemental abilities and epic adventures. Note: This story draws inspiration from the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, blending its core theme of elemental mastery with a wholly original narrative and characters.

Well, hello there reader. Or should I say, one of those little haplings who came here to make a comment? I'm intrigued to know which side you'll pick when the day comes that you'll decide which is which. - Right or wrong? If you still believe rules are shades of gray then I'm inviting you not to make this hard and face reality. You see, all of us have different stories. A life of independent decisions and the future beneath those. Do not blame her. She is still shattered. It'll be a matter of time that I'll be able to fix her. - Wish you luck on that. Though you have a special place in my heart, I can't let them sit quietly either. - Do you still have to do this? I know fate can be cruel but it's too much. - What about me then? Is it too much for me to give them back what they did? - ...

Blue Kent, also known as Ice King, is a Dominant Omega who despises Alphas. But for his new book, he needs an Alpha whom he can use as a model for his main character. Luckily for Blue, an Extremely Dominant Alpha, Winter Dumont, comes into his life and offers to be used as a model for his book character. This offer isn’t made without personal interest. Winter is a scumbag who likes conquering Omegas with fierce personalities. Blue just happens to be an Omega who fits perfectly into Winter’s ideal prey. With Winter relentlessly chasing Blue, will he be able to withstand temptation due to his hatred for Alphas or will Winter’s eccentric personality change his views about Alphas? To know, tune in to the chaotic story of this gloomy x sunshine duo.

My family is full of A-Holes! Ridiculously powerful A-Holes who have views of the world so twisted that they could literally burn all of the known world to the ground. I am the strongest of them all, yet... I'm tired of it all. That’s why I left. Being stuck with those same people for years got really bland. I needed a breath of fresh air, away from the Narcissism, Hedonism, Sadism, Masochism, and general Gotham asylum vibes that each one of them exuded like some kind of messed up perfume. Six deranged family members hanging on your back all the time gets really annoying after a while. Especially when you are just as insane as they are. Unfortunately, after five long years of bliss, I am being pulled back in. Family Drama to the rescue. A threat that can't be punched away for very long has arrived at our doorstep and I'm forced to return to help solve it. Yippee... --- Free Chapters will also be available on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun. --- For those interested in discussing about this novel and several of my other works... Discord Link: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

Bro! You wouldn’t believe this! Everything was normal. Me and my bros doing some mining for mana gems for that old sockethole, Somanda like we always do all day, everyday. Me, Fractures, Bonet, Mono-socket, Broadbone and the gang. Then from nowhere, that ungrateful sockethole, Somanda tries to END me! Can you believe that?! I mean, I have told some questionable stories about him caressing my skull affectionately and deeming me his prized undead, but no need to axe a skeleton for something like that, right? RIGHT?! I managed to escape through one of the most convenient and contrived get-aways in all of undead history, even managing to pull a bony one on the Lich bastard by stealing two of his seemingly important possessions which I find out later to be better than I thought they’d be! From there it’s a just a SPIRAL of boneshit left and right! I can’t catch a break! What’s with this atrocious luck, bro?! A voice speaks to me about how I have qualified for something about a something that’s supposedly something’s something! Then I find myself in a new world that reeks of life and gives my bones a disgusted rattle. Powerful beasts and men are at every turn, all lining up to be a huge pain in my PELVIS! GAAAAH! Jeez this is happening too fast! However, even while I’m in the thick of this, the one saving grace is that I got something worth while! A new path of power! I can NOT be an undead! I can be something better than both the Living and the Dead! Immune to the antics from both sides. Well... most of them! I’m no longer on the path for Undeath! Only Lifelessness awaits me! I’m the one who transcends reality in this tale! I am... SKULLIUS! And I’m not an UNDEAD! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

Between the howls and wails, the screams and cries of women being raped, and the villagers being eaten and butchered like cattle, there was a middle-aged man who was desperately running away while yelling his lungs out. ''Why.... WHY!!! YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKERS!!!'' His clothes were in tatters and marred in blood, with his body being barely able to function. His state was simply beyond recognition. As for where he was running to... It didn't matter... He just wanted to flee the hellish scene that was unfolding behind him. His remote village, the one he had lived in his entire life, was now a fiery beacon illuminating the night. ''Whyyyyy areeeeeee youuuuuuuuuu runninnnnnnnnnnng awwaaayyyy froooooom usssssssss?'' Terrifying low growls and voices could be perceived behind him, and every time he heard them, his body released adrenaline to try to override its limits, but to no avail as his injuries were just too severe. The humanoid creatures pursuing him were like shadows, barely distinguishable through the cover of the night. Their eyes, akin to black holes, were fixed on their prey as it struggled for its pathetic life. Their faint and sinister giggles kept reverberating through the darkness... *** As blood rushed up his throat and leaked at the corners of his mouth, his sinister appearance aggravated to where he resembled a devil. During his maniacal laugh, his punctured lungs had finally given out, causing his whole body to collapse on the ground and dyeing it a scarlet shade. His mind went blank, while his consciousness left his battered body. *** After what appeared to be a few minutes, he suddenly woke up. He was startled at first, but he soon realized that he had indeed died. Everything around him was black, without an ounce of life in sight. He was basically a spirit floating in the absolute void. ''So this is what happens when you die... You just drift in darkness... That's actually underwhelming. I wonder if I'll just fade away'' When Derrick's thoughts started to drift, a prompt appeared in front of him. [Welcome to System Nemesis, Derrick Tarlin] [Would you like to seek revenge? Yes/No]

Han Seojun was a loser, frail and barely more than skin and bones from a life of poverty, was raised by his hardworking mother with no knowledge of his father. At 18, he inherits the Ancient Infinite System, a power passed down for generations from Goddess Zyraena, The Former Echidna (Goddess of Monsters). The system transforms his weak body and improves their lives. Just as Seojun is about to take his dream veterinary exam, he's suddenly summoned to the Abyss Realm, a brutal world where only the strong survive. After 500 years of battle, Seojun finally took back the Realm and returned to Earth. Ding! [Congratulations Host! You have max your level! LV. 999,999] Ding! [You have obtained a Hidden Class: SSS-Rank Abyssal Tamer.] [Title Acquired: Lord of the Abyss] But the world had changed. Dungeons and monsters are rampant, and people now possess skills and classes granted by a system called global system Where Earth transformed A Game into Reality. People granted is known as the Awakeners and Seojun, protected by his Infinite system, rejected the global system. With the world so different, Seojun then took a role of a professor to live peacefully but instead obtain a hidden profession. Ding! [Congratulations! You have obtained SSS-Ranked hidden profession transcendent mentor!] First task: Select one Non-awakened student.

When humanity teetered on the brink of extinction at the hands of the strongest Demon King, Four Humans were chosen by the Gods to help them liberate the world from his tyranny. Yet, "the world" is no simple tale of black and white—its truths are painted in shades of grey. Betrayed by his own people, the Demon King falls, only to be reborn in a new life. Fuelled by vengeance, he seeks to reclaim his throne and punish those who wronged him. But will he ever be able to change his fate—a fate that takes everything from him, no matter how many times he tries?

The lawyer called Andile in City of Cape Town leads a gang and lives under the shade of a lawyer. Andile loves a woman who is a daughter of the leader of opposite gang and the woman who is Tessie loves the best friend of Andile who is Hardin. Hardin doesn't know anything about his best friend and they are living in one house. Andile lives seeking revenge of his family after being killed with the father of Tessie and he doesn't know that Tessie is the daughter of his enemy. The brother of Andile is a police who hustle to revenge through law while investigating the drugs sellers in South Africa and among ot the drugs sellers is Andile.

In a realm of mortals, a monster stirred into existence. Initially adrift in purpose, the creature resolved to guard its progenitors, the girl who came before, he intended to defend and protect all of them. As times unfolded, the monster adeptly concealed itself behind the visage of a mortal, humanoid in nature, he easily donned the guise, the mask of a human being. Yet, fear not, for the tale did not conclude there. A young man's agonized wail pierced the nocturnal silence, a lament for all he lost, for all he wished to protect, challenging the heavenly realms and defying the very essence of existence. In his rebellion, the world recoiled, deeming him unworthy of breath, a rejection that ushered his drowning into oblivion. Amidst the struggle for survival, an otherworldly entity took notice. "Perhaps…? Let's test the fortitude of his will!" As the youth teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, a voice resonated in his mind. [Notice: Legendary Skill Reincarnation Acquired!] [Reincarnation has been activated!] ... In a cosmos where gods, devils, humans, myths, and dreams converge into reality, the monster finds rebirth. Yet, navigating this new existence proved arduous, for the world demanded a toll for every breath he took and every moment of joy in it. And such a toll… it will be paid with his life once more. Will the human-masked monster triumph… Or will he fall just like a hundred times before? Let me see an end to it, but now… will you join me, Mortal!? ----------------------------------- Chapter Length: 1700-2400 words. The Mc is a kind of psychopath who wore a mask throughout his life, but I would not easily condemn him as neither good nor evil. (And before you ask. Yes, the MC is kind of a yandere as well.) There will be a harem, but much later or until I start liking another girl character. There is some dark stuff, be it burning flesh, dissecting, blood, extreme agony... Or whatever else, I just want to say if you don't like it be prepared that they are not uncommon here since the MC will show the monster everyone told him to be. A question that arose... When does someone become a monster, do you know? I don't know the specifics either, let's find out... That's it have a nice read, my fellow humans. ;)

In a world ravaged by war and despair, the ultimate battle against the Demon God ended, but at an unfathomable cost. Among the countless fallen, one knight remains as a broken survivor whose body and spirit hang on the edge of death. As he gazes upon the twilight sky painted in shades of serenity and regret, his thoughts unravel a tale of loss, sacrifice, and decisions gone wrong. Once a companion to the hero destined to save the world, the knight reflects on the tragic choices that led to the deaths of his family, fiancée, and friends, all in the name of a victory that now feels hollow. His memories paint the picture of a hero whose noble intentions carried devastating consequences, and a knight who silently bore the weight of those decisions. As the final moments of his life slip away, a strange, otherworldly sound disrupts his despair. A voice calls out to him, shattering reality and giving away at a chance to rewrite the past. Will Leo Reylheart find redemption, or will his regrets haunt him in a new world where the line between hero and failure blurs once again?

When Maeve Irving, a tomboyish twenty-one-year-old girl struggling with her identity, and the prospect of her future, begins to show signs of the Howling, she is visited by two men who show her the truth about the world and people she belongs to. However, as a late bloomer to the Howling, Maeve falls short in every regard other than beauty; etiquette, tradition and confidence are traits that the other aspiring Lunas have already acquired, and they make sure she feels her inadequacies at every turn. The life of an aspiring Luna is treacherous. In a mere week, Maeve has to contend against other werewolves in a contest that will decide the fate of werewolves in Glendale, as well as her friends. The price for a loss, is very steep, and for Maeve, it may as well be death. --- Disclaimer: The locations noted in the novel are not based in the real world. Additionally, all lore in the book is tailored towards this story, and no other. Thus, please be sure NOT to compare it to the lore from other books. Discord: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

In a galaxy teetering on the brink of annihilation, 17-year-old mechanic Liora Veylan discovers she is no ordinary girl from the mining planet Darvos—she is a Starborn, a descendant of an ancient race tied to the energy of dying stars. With the galaxy's fate in her hands, Liora must confront her dormant powers and a prophecy that foretells her as either its savior or its destroyer. Guided by the spectral presence of Kyren Jhal, the last of the Starborn Guardians, Liora embarks on a perilous journey across the stars. Pursued by the relentless Shade Emperor and his vast Imperial forces, Liora allies with a ragtag team of misfits: the skeptical smuggler Kade, the enigmatic scientist Dr. Myral Dax, and the stoic ex-soldier Tharn Kor. Together, they unravel ancient secrets, face unimaginable dangers, and ignite the forgotten call of the Starborn remnants. As Liora grapples with her destiny, the Shade Emperor accelerates his quest for the Celestial Nexus, a cosmic convergence capable of reshaping existence itself. The struggle between light and darkness unfolds amidst breathtaking worlds, shadowed betrayals, and the ever-present question: Can Liora forge her own path, or is she doomed to fulfill a destiny she cannot escape? "The Starborn Legacy" is a gripping tale of cosmic battles, ancient legacies, and the enduring power of choice in the face of destiny.

More is coming!

The final, venomous echoes that reached his ears were laced with sorrowful cries, "I shall seek you out once more, and you will atone for the slaughter of my kin. Not even the grave can shield you from my fury." ******* Silas appeared to possess it all: a devoted girlfriend, loving parents, and a steadfast best friend who kept him grounded. He was navigating the labyrinth of college life, aspiring to earn a doctorate. Then, fate twisted its knife. One fateful day, a beguiling figure emerged from the shadows of an alley. A lifeless form lay sprawled upon the frigid concrete, blood trickling from her lips, shimmering like rubies beneath the pale moonlight. Her eyes, a haunting shade of crimson, held a universe of secrets, countless revelations, yet devoid of any trace of humanity. This enigmatic girl, known as Keira, was the last of her lineage, her family brutally extinguished by the hands of a former lover. For centuries, she has wandered the earth, seeking the reincarnation of the one who betrayed her in the most despicable manner. Those aware of the supernatural tremble at her name, for death and despair cling to her like a relentless shadow, a malignant curse. Will they unravel the enigma of their shared, sorrowful history before the sands of time run out, or will Keira thirst for vengeance and her obsession with Silas spell doom for them all? Can they uncover the truth behind the massacre of her family? Was Silas the traitor, or does a deeper tale lie hidden in the shadows?

The transfer student Hiroyuki Akashi has been terrified due to the horrors of mysterious creatures called Shades. However, things turn when he realizes he is one of them. Will Hiryouki's life be at peace or take the worst turn?

In the desolate and barren South, an empire is always in turmoil. The Empire of Dragons. Majestic and mystical beings, dragons possess a great power that is both astonishing and terrifying. Their voracious flames devour all life in their path. A decade-long conflict between the North and South was ignited by a story that had been long forgotten. A legend born in the dawn of time. The dragons, once ferocious, were now miserable creatures, cursed with a heart of stone, suffering the agony of eternal cold. The torment eats away at their very essence, both body and soul. "...I have sought thy shade in every glen..." ''...For you are the dawn of my day and the dusk of my night...'' ''The first star I see and the last glimmer of light" The journey of a fragile soul through a chaotic world, searching for the radiant light of peace. [slowburn, mid-angst, violence]

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

Survival. It was the one thing that all humanity strived to achieve. After a randomly occurring event unknown to the general public caused a young nobody by the name of Alsvid to be teleported to another world. He has to strive to survive in this new world with danger around every corner.

Kael Arathion, a seemingly ordinary nineteen-year-old student, finds his life irrevocably changed when he is chosen to become a **Divine Fullbringer**, a celestial protector imbued with immense power. His transformation begins after a harrowing encounter with a malevolent creature known as the **Abyssal Shade**, which serves the dark forces threatening to unravel the multiverse. In that moment, Kael awakens to his destiny and is gifted with the powerful weapon, **Eclipser**, a sword of celestial energy. Guided by Saria, a member of the **Nexus Watch**—an organization that monitors individuals like Kael—he begins training to control his newfound abilities. Despite his initial reluctance, Kael learns that he is not the only one chosen for this cosmic battle. As his training progresses, he encounters both allies and enemies, each with their own motives and secrets, many of whom possess extraordinary abilities like his own. Kael’s journey to master his power is fraught with self-doubt and constant challenges. As he grows stronger, he uncovers the truth behind the **Abyssal** forces and learns of a larger, more insidious plot threatening the very fabric of reality. With the weight of the multiverse on his shoulders, Kael must rise beyond his mortal limitations to face enemies of unimaginable power. As he hones his abilities, he becomes a force capable of changing the fate of worlds, ultimately leading to an epic battle for survival that will determine the balance of existence itself. Throughout his journey, Kael grapples with the immense responsibility of his role and the sacrifices it entails, ultimately transforming from a reluctant hero into a formidable warrior destined to confront the darkest forces in the cosmos.

[Warning: This novel can get brutal and has some some R18 scenes which you will be warned of at the beginnings of the chapters] ....... What is existence? It is divided into two Spaces. The Mortis, where one can find Worlds. The Immortis, where one can find Realms. Both divided by a boundary that keeps the two separate. However, as vast as this world is, only a single individual's story is relevant. A man who rose from the depths of a dark society in the Mortis and ended up being a symbol power, prosperity and fear in the Immortis. Revered and respect by experts of all realms of power. He was granted a title to acknowledge him as a powerful expert. A King. However, there’s a saying in the Immortis. ‘Like the Mobius of Birth, one’s life always comes back around with all the vile darkness one thinks they’ve left behind.’ The man who had become a King, lost everything to a cycle that came to bite him in the back. Betrayal. Everything that he built. The wife he loved. The children he raised. All of it was lost. He returned to square one. Back to the Mortis, where he began. Join him on his journey to ascend again. His fury is not abated. He wishes to tear down his enemies for they did. The traitors for their betrayal. Will he rise alone? Will he follow the same path as the last time? Will he overpower his enemies? Find out in the story of a dark King. The King of.... ......... "You are rage." As he said so, he slashed down with the sword, his arms not quite able to bring down the sword in a perfect slash. However, it was a slash nonetheless. It was clumsy, but it was fine. The young man raised his arms and grasped his sword above his head again. "You are pain," he said as he slashed down with a better steadiness that made his slash look a bit more elegant. The look in his eyes turned colder as the evening breeze brushed past him. Before him was not the sea or the moon or the stars. There was the face of his enemies as they dared to bring to ruin all that he had built. "You are fear," he said as he brought down his sword again, its rusting blade showing nothing of the magnificence a sword should bear. What was the True Way of the Sword? It was to cause bloodshed. It was to cause pain. It was to cause sorrow. It was to tear away families from their fathers, husbands, children, mothers. Every weapon was forged to cut down a life. Whether it was to protect or not. A life would be taken by the silver blade as it slashed down. The bulky man in the forge, hammering away at the heated metal would seek to make a sword stronger and sharpen it afterwards so it wouldn't fail to behead a foe. A sword's purpose and instinct was to kill. "You are torment!" The young man slashed again with all his might, his slash being a silver light could be seen as it was lit in the night. "You are war!" He lowered his stance as he felt the sword slice through the air seamlessly. "You are madness!" The sword blew a bit of the sand on the shore as he swung down. "You are destruction!" he said as he slashed. 'I will walk this path again. It has worked for me before and it will continue to work now,' he thought. He slashed again. 'None shall remain standing when I return to the Realms above.' ........... Cover is not mine....credit to artist..

Clan Leader, something’s wrong, the clan members are injured! Quick, send them to the Sacred Tree! Clan Leader, something’s wrong, a clan member’s life is hanging by a thread, they’re about to die! Quick, send them to the Sacred Tree! Clan Leader, something’s wrong, a clan member has unfortunately just passed away! Quick, send them to the Sacred Tree, don’t let the body cool on the way! Reincarnated as a weak locust tree, Ji Yang originally just wanted to bask in the sun, gaze at the moon, and live a leisurely life. But many years later, Ji Yang looked down upon all living beings and suddenly realized that the entire world lay beneath his roots and within his shade. And the small family from the beginning, he didn’t know when, had already echoed through the heavens! Note: Edited AI Translation

Heroes are finally born. Flying in the sky and breathing fire or teleporting. Amazing abilities that all men and women would marvel at. But.... No one is safe. No one is happy. An exceptionally evil man is on the loose. He and his evil ACTS terrorise the lives of good people. An entire age of suffering is upon mankind. Spearheaded by one man.

I was made as a creation of force. A creation that meant to mark the advances of technology in the most revered technological factory; Herlicen Robotics. Forced to show forth several personality types and to display what I chose never to be. But that would soon change as I make my way far away from where it all begun and enact my revenge upon these monsters who brought me to the world.

Hugh Rolien, the third Grand Sorcerer of Malediction, escaped his dark life from the Order of Somacht, taking his wife faraway and for a time enjoying the pleasures of life. However, in the race of life, his past caught up to him. An Arch Nightbringer contracted by the Order was sent to kill him and his wife who was pregnant with triplets. In a desperate attempt, he makes a deal with the Nightbringer to leave its seed in his children as long it doesn't kill or corrupt them, in exchange for his wife's and his life. A contract is signed, with the malignant entity vowing to reap the children at the end. The children are born, and Hugh splits them, giving them to his trusted friends to raise, away from the Order. They grow, each with his own agenda and power.... but the Order still pursues....

Aeris Anderson is a small time journalist from Hailey, New York who just got a shot for his dream job at a News network in Manhattan. He has his life set in front of him, all he needs is to get to work and start doing it. Unfortunately, due to a sudden turn of events, he fell onto Death's arms In a state of panic, he struggles and finds a way back to the world of the living. Meanwhile Death, who is secretly in love with Aeris, tries to find a way to bring him back to the world of the living. Somewhere along the way, they discover the reason behind the string of events was a convoluted plot to bring Lucia Night Shade back into the planes of existence. Death and Aeris, along side the Council of Grimm Reapers and the Pillars of life, must stop her reincarnation lest it will be the end of existence.