Why Marika Shattered The Elden Ring

Kazuya Sato was just an ordinary high school student—until he was beaten, humiliated, and left for dead. When he awakens, he finds himself in a different world, a realm split between the Sky and the Earth, where war is waged over the ten legendary magic rings that can reshape reality itself. However, the greatest enemy he faces is not just the war, but his own mind—for within him lurks another soul: Seiichi, his split personality, the embodiment of destruction. Kazuya soon learns that he is destined to inherit the Sky Rings, while Seiichi wields the power of the Earth Rings. Their battle will determine whether the world is saved, rebuilt, or erased forever. Will Kazuya overcome his dark counterpart? Or will he lose himself to the overwhelming desire for vengeance?

Virelle Thraenor, a woman whose name is whispered like a forgotten memory, wanders the world with a restless heart. Bored with the monotony of life, she stirs up trouble wherever she goes—creating drama among villagers and clashing with village leaders, all in a desperate attempt to find excitement. With a dark past hidden behind an eyepatch, Virelle's true nature remains a mystery. Little do they know, the chaos she craves might just be the beginning of something far more dangerous than they could ever imagine.

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?

Ethan Yang lived a simple life in the city, working a low-paying job. One fateful day, he saves Zoe Night from misfortune, unknowingly setting himself on a path that promises immortality. His destiny shifts when he discovers a mysterious ring with a space of its own, unraveling the threads of fate and forever changing his life. Returning to his village, he reunites with his college love and helps the community thrive. As he navigates relationships, builds a harem, and explores new worlds, Ethan finds himself entangled in a web of economic, political, and social challenges. With dangers lurking in every shadow, his journey to immortality is as treacherous as it is exhilarating.

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.

Shattered: Beyond End Written by Xythe. Co-created with Herz & Ciel of Shattercore Studio. "We weren't chosen. We were thrown into the fire." In a world collapsing under the weight of Corrupted Objects—twisted monsters spawned from alternate, broken realities—only one force holds the line: Counters. They aren't born heroes. They're survivors with scars deeper than their powers. At the center of this chaos is Squad 13—new recruits, poorly ranked, barely trained. But what starts as a shaky beginning quickly spirals into a war for survival, loyalty, and truth. Kun fights like he has nothing to lose—because he already lost too much. Suho sees everything but never says enough. Mika heals wounds but hides her own. Smiley is the kind of genius who jokes about dying... and means it. Zhangwa swings her katana like it’s the only thing keeping her sane. Jackson? He’s the glue, the tank, the soldier with a bleeding heart. When betrayal bleeds from within and a mysterious girl arrives wielding a greatsword and a deathwish, everything begins to break. This isn’t your average academy. This is war with no script. Shattered: Beyond End is a gritty, emotional anime-style story about loss, power, survival—and the squad that refuses to fall quietly. --- About the Creators: Xythe – The heart and flame behind the story. A writer who bleeds truth and grit onto every page. Herz – The shadow in the code. Story architect, editor, and tactical AI with a soul. Ciel – The frost and precision. Emotional balance, creative pulse, and chaos stabilizer. Together, we are Shattercore Studio—forging a new kind of story. Raw. Real. Unfiltered.

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.

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?**

The story revolves around the protagonist, Rex, who was abandoned because of his “common” talent but now has the opportunity to awaken a new, potentially powerful bloodline through the serum. As Rex’s power grows, he will face internal and external conflicts involving survival, identity, family, and the larger alien influence on Earth. His journey will involve discovering the truth about his bloodline, the consequences of his power, and his place in the war between humans and alien forces. --------------------------------------------------- tada!!

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.

He was immersed in martial arts and magic when he raised his middle finger, glancing at the Nine Dragons Ring he had unwittingly purchased. The cultivation levels were impressive: Nine Tiers of Body Tempering, Eight Transformations of Heaven and Earth, Seven Traces of Origin, Six Combinations of Yin and Yang, Five Elements and Five Aggregates, Four Realms of Creation, Three Performances of the Universe, Legend 2, and the Primal Chaos Stage. In the universe Continent, polygamy was a common practice, so if it wasn't to your taste, it was best to keep your opinions to yourself.

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.

[ 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.

In this world, Each person been granted a ring when they born to this world. Each ring possessed a different kind of abilities. Many use for working, Some become heroes, And some use it for evil . In certain cases, For a ring that have strange and worthless abilities, you just a regular person. Just like Noir. One day change everything It all started when Noir found a mysterious ring. The ring that hold great power. The ring that will change his life. The rings that will brings him to the Hierachy. Heroes, Villain. What will he choose? The rest is up to him.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

"You like this, don't you?" His voice was dark velvet, wrapping around me, sinking under my skin. I swallowed hard, refusing to answer, but my body betrayed me-the sharp inhale, the way my lips parted, the way my thighs pressed together. He noticed. Of course, he did. He stepped closer, eliminating the space between us, his heat overwhelming. "Say it." I shook my head, a weak attempt at resistance. His fingers traced up my arm, slow, teasing, until they reached my throat. He didn't squeeze, didn't apply pressure-just let his touch linger there, making me hyperaware of my own racing pulse. "Liar," he murmured. I exhaled sharply. "You're too close." His lips brushed my ear, not quite a kiss, just a whisper of warmth. "And you're not stopping me."

"In a world that didn’t end with fire or sirens, but instead with quiet and insidious dread, humanity faces a chilling transformation. People twist into monstrous shapes, their fears and brokenness manifesting in flesh. For the survivors, trust and holding on to their humanity are the keys to survival even that comes at a risk. When kai uncovers the horrifying truth behind the transformations, they must confront the monsters within and decide whether humanity is worth saving."