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The Stellar Swordsman

Stellar Fragments

Stellar Fragments: When Steam Meets the Void, Who Will Light the Last Star? The morning mist over Port Belen reeks of rust. Zhou Mingrui never expected a crumpled oilcloth bundle, scavenged from a dockside jump, to tear open a rift to the Astral Plane. But when he unwraps it—a leather-bound book with a seven-pointed star embossed on its cover, its pages swirling with constellations—he feels a primal pull, like the stars themselves are whispering his name. This is 1873, and Port Belen is a city teetering between progress and chaos. Steam engines roar, but the clocks tick backward. Corpses in morgues scribble "Eclipse Prayers." Dockworkers go mad, screaming of a "whale with a thousand eyes." All roads lead to Stellar Fragments, a forbidden text rumored to hold the key to stopping the Astral Leviathan—a colossal entity slumbering in the void, its awakening marked by the "Void Solstice": when seven stars align over Port Belen, and reality itself begins to unravel. "You have the Starwatcher’s mark," says Claire, the scarred astrologer of the Night Owl Society, sliding the book across a creaky oak table. Her brass bracelets clink with constellations. "The last Starwatcher vanished a decade ago, leaving only this warning: When the seven stars kiss the Void, the Leviathan wakes. Only the Starwatcher can anchor reality—by becoming part of the stars themselves." But Zhou is no hero. Just a grad student of 19th-century occultism, now trapped in a game of cosmic stakes: A steam-powered astrolabe explodes in his hands, its needle pointing to "Void." A noble heiress’s "spirit pigeons" grow feverish, pecking at the sky where the Leviathan’s "void eyes" glow. The city’s Eclipse Value—measuring the breach between worlds—creeps up: 0.01%, 0.03%, 0.05%... In the flickering light of an old church basement, the Night Owl Society gathers. Seven "Astral Artifacts" lie scattered: a moonstone gear humming with pale light, a cracked whistle that silences mad machinery, a pocket watch frozen mid-tick… Five more remain. Without them, the Leviathan’s shadow will consume Port Belen. But Stellar Fragments holds a final, blood-chilling clue: "To bind the stars, the Starwatcher must bleed." That night, the Leviathan rises. Its gargantuan form breaches the mist, scales glinting with countless eyes, each one staring at Zhou Mingrui—and the book clutched in his hands. He grips Stellar Fragments, recalling his professor’s words: "Occultism isn’t about controlling the cosmos. It’s about finding light in the dark." Now, with nothing but flesh and starlight as his weapons, Zhou must decide: Will he become a star to stop the void… or be swallowed by it?
fei_wang_0941 · 4.8K Views

Stellar Reckoning: Legacy of THE ONE

In the bustling streets of Mumbai, India, Boddh, a descendant of Bodhidharma, wrestles with existential questions that plague him daily. His life is a constant struggle for survival until a pivotal moment pushes him to the edge of despair. However, fate intervenes when a mysterious voice calls out to him just as he contemplates ending his life. As the legend unfolds, Boddh finds himself thrust into an unknown world, where his life takes an unexpected turn. He embarks on a profound and transformative journey, exploring the depths of his own soul and confronting the mysteries of existence. Will Boddh's future continue to be a tragic tale, or will he discover a greater purpose that transcends his suffering? The novel explores themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the pursuit of meaning in the face of adversity. Through his encounters and trials, Boddh must confront the enigmatic forces that govern his destiny, ultimately unveiling the truth behind the whispers of his own fate. ---------------------------- Newbie Author, the story will be slow in the beginning during the first volume, the first volume would be the backstage and setting up of further future, so not much fighting, don't worry though as the first volume would be a short one. I don't mind the criticism in any way, just don't vent and dump the sh*t you go through in the comments. As it is my first novel, there can be some plotholes and you might find some references from other novels as I am learning while reading from them. Currently looking to work around 2k words per chapter. Hope it keeps the same pace. Character images will be provided time to time and maybe some fighting artwork too. Will add discord further in the future.
SavageSalvatore · 7.4K Views

The Second Prince: A Mad Prodigious Swordsman

"They wanted to eliminate the prince. In the end, they awakened the monster within him." Lucas Ashir Ingriss, second prince of the kingdom of Ingrissia, bears a name synonymous with glory. His ancestor, Raiden Ingriss, was one of the Five Heroes who sealed Yshvar, the Dark Lord, saving the world at the cost of his own sacrifice. But the past is the past, and House Ingriss is no longer as dominant as it once was. Gifted with an exceptional talent for fighting and swordsmanship, and a formidable intellect, Lucas is a caring and thoughtful prince. Yet he has a dream burning inside him: he dreams of rebuilding "the once great empire of Ingrissia", a once dominant and feared power across the continent. Even if it meant destroying the established order. He'll do anything to fulfill his dream. His quest for power takes him into the bloody corridors of politics, where every smile conceals a dagger. But Lucas, knowing all this, moves forward without turning away from his goal. Yet a forgotten threat is preparing to resurface. The seal of the Five Heroes is breaking. Yshvar and the darkness... what everyone had forgotten and only read about in books telling legends, were preparing their return. When Lucas goes to the royal academy, he begins to gather powerful and loyal allies for his quest. But some people, seeing him as a threat to their power, began plotting against him. During an expedition, Lucas was ambushed and left for dead in the most dangerous place on the continent: the legendary Black Forest. But Lucas isn't dead. He'll be back. Different. Unpredictable. ~~~ Thank you for reading "The Second Prince: A Mad Prodigious Swordsman" a light novel of intrigue, power, conflict, betrayal, revenge and much more. —- ENTRY TO [WSA2025]—— If you like, don't hesitate to share HAPPY READING
Othniel_ · 37K Views

I Got Caught in a Hero Summoning: as a Blind Swordsman

Victor Drake was a 23-year-old kendo prodigy with a dream: to become the greatest swordsman of the modern era. Kind, goofy, romantic, and sharp-witted, he lived and breathed the way of the blade. But everything changed during a fierce tournament when a tragic accident left him completely blind. His world went dark, but his spirit never dimmed. Relying on instinct, sound, and intuition, Victor adapted. He trained harder, sharper, deeper. Yet fate had more in store. One ordinary day, while walking the city streets, a glowing summoning circle appeared beneath his feet—and before he could react, he was gone. Transported to a grand cathedral in another world, Victor found himself surrounded by high school students and nobles. A beautiful queen stood before them, summoning heroes to battle a rising Demon Lord. But there had been a mistake—Victor wasn’t supposed to be there. He wasn’t a chosen hero. And yet, when a mysterious ding echoed in his mind, a screen appeared before his blinded eyes: Class: Blind Swordsman With no way back and no destiny to follow, Victor carves his own path. His new power lets him “see” the world through sound and motion, sharpening his already deadly swordsmanship to supernatural levels. Determined to chase his dream even in this new world, Victor sets off—not as a hero, but as the Blind Swordsman. His journey begins: exploring dungeons, joining adventurer guilds, fighting monsters, saving villages, befriending gods and demons alike, and facing off against the greatest swordmasters the world has to offer. Along the way, he gathers a diverse—and chaotic—harem of swordswomen, slaves, nobles, and goddesses who fall for his strength, charm, and sheer will. Victor is no saint. He’s a romantic antihero, a sneaky battle junkie with a heart, a sharp tongue, and a blade sharper still. He gets caught in political intrigue, divine conspiracies, and misunderstandings that somehow lead to royal marriages. But no matter what happens, he lives—and fights—by his own code. He wasn’t meant to be a hero. He just wants to become a legend. They may call him blind, but history will remember the name: Victor Drake — the Greatest Swordsman the World Has Ever Known.
Alejandro_Montas · 1.4K Views
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