The Last True Poets Of The Sea

In the late Trần Dynasty of Đại Việt (ancient Vietnam), the kingdom is in turmoil. The royal court is weakened, and threats from the Champa kingdom loom at the borders. The martial world is shaken by the legend of the Long Tàng Secret Manual, a martial arts scripture hidden beneath the waters of Lý Sơn Island. This manual not only contains supreme martial arts techniques but also a map of the nation’s dragon veins — knowledge that could either save the country or bring it to ruin if it falls into the wrong hands. Phạm Quang Minh, a young disciple of the Thiên Vân Sword Sect, carries the sorrow of his exterminated clan and becomes the sole keeper of the secret manual. Wandering to the shores of Lý Sơn, he encounters Nguyễn Bích Thủy, known as the Bích Hải Dragon Maiden, the daughter of a former naval commander wrongfully executed for treason. Initially enemies, Quang Minh and Bích Thủy gradually come to understand each other, realizing they are both children of men betrayed by the court. They join forces against the sinister Huyết Kiếm Sect, led by the formidable Lê Hồng Liêm, who seeks the manual to sell its secrets to Champa and dominate the martial world. Their struggle entangles other factions: Cửu Lạc Society, a neutral but cunning group. Kim Xà Sect, spies serving Champa. Hoàng Tùng Lâm, known as “The Lone Sword of Đại Lý,” a righteous warrior from the Tày ethnic group, harboring a vendetta against Huyết Kiếm Sect. Through treacherous battles across beaches, mountains, and hidden caves, Quang Minh and Bích Thủy’s bond deepens, yet they remain torn between love and the debts of family and nation. In a climactic battle atop Lý Sơn, Bích Thủy sacrifices herself to save Quang Minh. With her dying breath, she entrusts him with the Bích Hải jade pendant, the only proof of her father’s innocence. Devastated by her death, Quang Minh destroys the Long Tàng Manual, refusing to let it fall into any faction’s hands. He then defeats the Huyết Kiếm Sect, but the kingdom remains unstable. Choosing to leave the martial world behind, Quang Minh retreats to the Bạch Mã mountains, becoming a legend whispered among rivers and seas. It is said that on moonlit nights over the waters of Lý Sơn, one can still hear the mournful flute of the Bích Hải Dragon Maiden echoing across the waves.

In the deepest cavern below the world, the Blackbaast holds many Noble Houses. For Artemis of the Lunastre Family, Nobility is more of a curse than a blessing. If he weren't from such a prominent House, he could easily obscure his defect. He would have no need to keep the Spirit he contracted with a secret, and he certainly wouldn't have to fight for his own survival, spirited to a strange city of monsters by the whims of Fate. This is the story of many figures who are puzzle pieces of an inevitability, something long-fated, mysteries that scream their threats to emerge from their abyssal cavern. Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper. This is the tale of a Crownless Prince, of the Last of Lords. [+++] Cover by @lqbtae.

In a decaying future where reality is held together by ancient, invisible threads, the world relies on a mysterious force known as the Loom to maintain the Laws of existence. Every cycle, thousands are Chosen—dragged into the Vestige Layer, a fragmented nightmare realm where survival unlocks power and the Laws of the universe become weapons. But when Cael Ren, a street-born orphan from the industrial underbelly of New Kaelstrom, is Called, something goes wrong. The Loom tries to erase him. Instead, it fractures. Marked by a cracked crescent sigil and denied a Law, Cael awakens in the Vestige not as a Chosen, but as something unwritten—Threadless. His presence distorts the rules, defies the system, and draws the attention of forgotten horrors that remember a time before the Loom existed. Now, hunted by Lawbound abominations, distrusted by survivors, and stalked by an ancient presence whispering through his blood, Cael must unravel the secrets of his own origin—and the truth behind the so-called “Last Law” that even the gods tried to forget. Because the Loom is failing. And the last thread might be him.

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.

Aziz, a young orphan, had always known there was something different inside him. Despite the achievements and the luxury that surrounded him, he felt empty — as if something essential was missing. On a silent night, lost in thought, he fell asleep in search of answers. Little did he know that would be his last night in this world. ——- Guys, this is my first time writing a novel. Support me with a gift if you can.

The Last Heir of Oblivion He was born nameless in the ashes of a forgotten sect. He died once, betrayed by the very system that chose him. But death is not the end. Now reborn in a fractured realm where time bleeds and cultivation is forbidden, he carries a single goal: reclaim the truth that was erased from history. With no clan, no master, and a broken core, Arin walks a path where memories are sharper than blades—and power comes at the price of everything. If you enjoy dark cultivation, rebirth without plot armor, and systems that punish more than they reward, this is your story.

In a land where the word "witch" is spoken in whispers and fire is the price of magic, a baby girl is left on the frostbitten doorstep of Agatha Blackthorne- a reclusive crone with secrets buried deeper than the roots of her cursed forest. Hidden from the world, the child grows beneath the veil of enchantments, her existence a dangerous secret whispers only to the shadows. But magic cannot be caged forever. On the eve of her sixteenth winter, the girl- now a young witch with fire in her blood and stormlight in her eyes- must step beyond the forest's edge. The world she enters is one of suspicion and steel, where witch-hunters wear holy-sigils and the old ways are dying. Yet something ancient stirs beneath the cobbled streets and cathedral squares- a darkness that remembers her name. To Survive, she must embrace the legacy was born to fear. To rise. she must become the witch they dread

In a world where memories can be harvested,stored and shared a young memory curator named Elara discovers a conspiracy that could alter the fabric of human experiences forever.

Every fifteen years, the secret temple on Akalora island opens its gate, calling upon fate, blood and ancient power. Avira is just a curious island girl. Zavian, a noble son of the water clans. They were only teenagers when they crossed the forbidden line by awakening the sacred Kaustubha gem. The boy got crowned. The girl disappeared. But fifteen years later, the sea strikes again and fate demands to drawn everyone in itself.

Alternate Title: Empire of Teeth For over five centuries, Vampires have ruled the world from impenetrable city-spires and unyielding fortresses, claiming to protect humanity from the savage werewolf plague they helped create. The truth behind their rise lies buried deep beneath the new world order. But when a mining operation in the tundra of Fennur’s Maw uncovers a being thought extinct, a tremor runs through The Blooded Empire’s foundation. He is a barely a man, or so he appears—musclebound, silver-streaked, and golden-eyed. He remembers nothing… not even his name. As he awakens in a world built to fear him, hunted and mistrusted, this Lycan reborn must navigate the blood-soaked politics of a planet held hostage by immortal tyrants and scheming Coven Nobility. But something stirs in the shadows—ancestral spirits, elemental forces, and long-dead memories claw their way to the surface. The Lycan race lost the war half a century ago. But the Lycan soul never vanished. It was waiting. ********* No System, No Academy, No Harem. If you’re a fan of Underworld, Noblesse and Garou Lore of WTA, then I think you’ll really like this novel since I took inspiration from all three when crafting this story. You can also find this story with a few extra chapters on Royal Road under the same title: Empire of Teeth ************* Extra tags: Martial Arts, Social Commentary, Uprising, Historical, War and Military, Cyber-Punk, Solar-Punk, Soft Sci-Fi ************** WHAT TO EXPECT? A unique and engaging DUAL power system. Not one, but two power systems that have narrative cohesion and purpose. Steady progression. despite the lack of exp from kills and stat points, the mc and his pack will steadily grow in ways that are felt and clearly understood. Tight pacing. not a lot of room for dilly dallying unless there’s a purpose. Commentary. There won’t be hamfisted political opinions or anything like that, but I will use the medium of Lycans to explore how wolves are highly misunderstood and used to push gendered agendas and fear monger etc. I’ll also explore the concepts of class and other things becahse why not. An Mc that’s lowkey similar to dbs broly. especially in the beginning. Tragedy. but not without purpose. Great fight scenes. I think martial arts and how it connects to different cultures and experiences is fascinating and I’ve used that as a way to explore the lore of lycans so many fight scenes will be more than a fight. they’ll also be an experience and dive into the past. nothing too overwhelming or drawn out though. trust.

Throughout the world, many young people dream of adventures spanning thousands of miles; however, after the sea swallowed the land, many people lost their hope and dreams. On a small boat in the middle of unknown waters, a boy awakens with no memory of who he is or why he is at sea.

A fantasy world teetering on the edge of an industrial revolution. Where smoke rises, gears turn, and yet no invention rivals the power of the Sorcerers. Beneath the surface of progress lie forgotten histories and truths buried by the enigmatic Protogenoi. Who pulls the strings behind our fates? Who pens the stories we believe are our own? Set during an inspired alternative early 1800s, this low-fantasy realm is alight with the first embers of progress, yet still steeped in Mysticism, Occultism, ancient Spells, Sacred Artifacts, and creatures born from the forgotten depths. No matter how brightly the fires of reason burn, the unknown always waits beyond the light. Follow our travelers, their destinies bound by invisible threads, as they uncover the secrets of the Protogenoi and the Ancient Archons. All they while they slowly develop powers due to the Lineages of the Mythological Creatures of Old.

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

Huh… how long has it been? I’ve forgotten who I am. After those monsters invaded from nowhere, there was no one left to fight. Some people gained special abilities like me, but they all died. It’s been 200 years—I’m the last survivor of humanity. I’ve killed countless monsters in my life. Beasts, dragons, even the Dragon King. I’ve been fighting like a dog for eternity, the only human left in this world. But there’s one thing humans can never overcome—emotion. In the end, lost in despair… I killed myself.

Long gone was the age of the gods… Long gone are those tales that lived through time and defied fate itself… Olympus has fallen, and the pantheon crumbled, like a temple with no pillars or a home that no longer served its purpose. The last ballad has been sung, and glory withered like a dying flower on the incoming winter. Fire, ash, and blood reigned supreme when the secret was revealed. The vulture and the owl—two opposites, the different sides of the same coin, rivals who defied the common status quo of “once an enemy, will always be enemies.” But what if love all of a sudden came at them? Piercing through their souls that even the goddess of love’s prowess could never fathom such a circumstance. The war and wisdom—the deities who were deemed too similar yet too different at the same time. What if those stories about them were nothing more than figments of a mortal’s imagination? What if the character was no more—the loathing gone, and what remained was an unexpected understanding towards each other? Ares and Athena—what if something sparked between them and defied the order of Olympus?

'I will be posting this on Royal Road'. * * _______________Description________________ Anthony Robinson, a humble and hard-working cook, finds himself entangled in the clutches of a notorious mafia family. His ex-girlfriend, with whom he lives, not only cheats on him but also abandons him to deal with her children. She doesn't even bother to hide her indiscretions while they share a home, spending her days with the mafia boss Alexander's enforcer. To make matters worse, Anthony's true love has broken up with him because he couldn't meet her expectations and failed to improve their relationship. He even squandered his second chance at life, neglecting their son Nick and letting go of the happy family they once had. Now, his mental health is deteriorating, and his passive nature and laziness prevent him from finding any happiness or seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. One fateful day, Anthony wakes up to the harsh reality of being a disposable pawn. He finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun held by someone he once trusted-a person who epitomizes betrayal. Will he survive this dangerous predicament and reclaim his life? *______________________Description______________*_*_______________________*

Lior, a 17-year-old cartographer, is known as "The Eye of the Real," a gift and a curse that allows him to perceive fissures in the fabric of existence. Abandoned at the age of seven by his own family—the "Protectors of Light"—in the Whispering Wastelands, Mael (his birth name, now almost forgotten) was stigmatized by a strange spiral mark on his palm, the manifestation of his connection to the Void. His abandonment was a forced sacrifice due to a forbidden experiment by the Arcons—mage-engineers who control the weave of reality—that fractured the veil between planes. Lior, marked to "seal" these fractures, became trapped on the edges of existence, disconnected from the normal flow of mortals. Armed with the Memory Quill, a stylograph whose inkwell contains ether ink, Lior navigates the fractured realms. With each stroke, the quill allows him to draw reality paths to teleport through cracks and to make his drawings gain temporary consistency. However, each use comes with a devastating price: Lior "forgets" fragments of his own life—memories of his family and his dreams—a sacrifice that pains him more than nothingness itself. His internal conflict centers on this painful paradox: he must sacrifice his past to save reality, but fears losing himself in the process. His mission is clear and desperate: the nothingness, a primordial force that feeds on dissolution, is consuming the realms at an alarming rate. To stop this collapse, Lior must infiltrate the Wandering Tower, a flying fortress of the Arcons that peregrinates over the fractured realms. His objective is to steal the Heart of the Real, a living crystal that anchors and sustains all existence. In his journey, Lior faces the Ethereal Guardians, manifestations of the Void that pursue those who dare to defy nothingness. His ability as "The Eye of the Real" allows him to evade them and manipulate his own perception to survive. As he progresses, Lior discovers that the one responsible for the initial fracture is the Archicar, a renegade mage-engineer who now seeks to extract the Heart of the Real to rewrite reality in his image, creating a new order under his control. The infiltration of the Wandering Tower is a test of ingenuity and sacrifice. Lior must navigate the Arcons' arcane defenses, confront their creations, and finally, confront the Archicar. During this confrontation, Lior is forced to use the Memory Quill in increasingly extreme ways, losing crucial memories and battling the Song of the Void, the constant hum of nothingness that threatens to consume his mind. In the climax, Lior must make a heartbreaking decision: will he sacrifice his last cherished memory to gain the power needed to stop the Archicar and restore the Heart of the Real? The battle is not only for the existence of the realms but for Lior's own identity. In the end, he manages to stop the Archicar and stabilize the Heart of the Real, but the price is immense. Reality begins to heal, the cracks slowly close, and the fractured realms find a new balance. Lior, now a true "guardian of the real," has saved existence, but his mind is a blurred canvas of lost memories. However, the scar on his palm, his connection to the Void, is no longer a stigma of abandonment, but a symbol of his sacrifice and purpose. He has found new meaning in his existence in protecting the realms, accepting that, although abandoned by his past, he has forged a future for all. His journey as the last guardian continues, navigating the edges of reality, always vigilant against the threat of the Void.

In a world where only a rare few are born as Viran, gifted with elemental power drawn from their life force — Vira — strength is everything. Ren is a Viran born with a core water affinity — a bond to the ocean's grace, weight, and silence. But beneath the surface of his gift lies a deeper struggle: an affliction that isolates him, warps how others see him, and clouds how he sees himself. When tragedy tears through his life, Ren is set adrift — wounded, and uncertain of his place in the world. In the wake of loss, he begins to seek meaning not just in his power, but in his identity. And as the world around him hardens, he finds purpose not only in destruction, but in reshaping water into something more — something powerful, something whole. As enemies rise and the balance and essence of Vira begins to shift, Ren must quickly grow to gain dominion over his element if he wants to survive — and protect those who still matter. Join Ren on his journey as he struggles with his affliction and grows his power — one stage, one tide, one choice at a time.

A haunting voice rises from the sea every night. When her brother vanishes into the waves, she sees the truth—mermaids aren’t fairy tales. They’re deadly. And they’re calling her next.

In the Shattered Star Sea, a boundless void born from a multiverse’s mysterious collapse millions of years ago, a quadrillion civilizations vie for dominance across Floating Lands—fragments of shattered worlds ranging from million-kilometer shards to Star Continents spanning ten billion light-years. Each land, pulsing with unknown Origin Cores, generates protective shields, warps time, and bends universal laws, while producing Floating Land Source wisps that power technology, magic, and survival. Star Sea Wonders, rare artifacts from common Colorless trinkets to godlike Chaos Wonders, grant reality-altering abilities—used as weapons, tools, or foundations for overload-level empires. Beings ascend from mortal Zero Order to eternal Tenth Order mythical creatures, with Fourth Order warlords leading low-level civilizations, Seventh Order Kings ruling medium ones, and Tenth Order gods commanding Star Continents with Chaos Wonders. Immortal Taoist soldiers cultivate immortality, mechanical gods forge vast networks, golden giants craft titanic relics, and wizard masters unravel cosmic secrets, all ignorant of the Origin Cores driving their worlds. On Eos-9, a Level 2 Floating Land, the human Vale dynasty thrives in a digital-age society, unaware of the Star Sea beyond their luminous sky. Arin Vale, a brilliant young heir, uncovers a Blue Star Sea Wonder—a warp-capable engine core—during a mining operation. Its neural interface floods him with advanced propulsion knowledge, shattering Eos-9’s isolation. The discovery ignites a catastrophic war, as rival factions, desperate for the Wonder’s power, unleash kinetic strikes that destroy the land and its civilization. Arin, the sole survivor, escapes aboard the Icarus Flame, a test ship powered by the Blue Wonder, leaping into the unknown void. Thrust into the Shattered Star Sea, Arin discovers a cosmos of glowing fragments, shielded lands, and alien ruins, each pulsing with Source wisps and hidden Wonders. Landing on an abandoned Floating Land, he finds remnants of a taller humanoid race and a fractured spear-like artifact, hinting at the Star Sea’s vast history. As he catalogs the Blue Wonder’s additional secrets—schematics for gravity modulation and reality tuning—Arin realizes Eos-9 was but a speck in a universe of quadrillion civilizations. With finite resources and a cooling Wonder, he must navigate treacherous lands, evade high-order beings, and uncover the truth behind the Origin Cores’ hidden power. As immortal soldiers, mechanical gods, and wizard masters hunt the Blue Wonder, Arin’s quest for survival becomes a journey to unlock the Star Sea’s deepest secrets—before its chaotic forces consume him or the multiverse itself.

Jane, a heartbroken woman returns to her rural hometown to heal under the quiet comfort of her aging parents. She hides her grief behind smiles and routine, but one day, drawn to the ocean, she meets a lonely little girl playing by the beach. The two quickly bond. But when the girl’s gruff yet kind father appears and takes her home, the moment seems lost—until the girl innocently invites the woman for dinner. That single meal becomes the spark of an unexpected connection between three souls—one healing, one hopeful, and one quietly rebuilding.

Centuries before the common era, in a world grappling with divine mysteries and human fallibility, a profound prophetic work emerged: The Book of Enoch. This ancient text, attributed to Noah's great-grandfather, Enoch, unveils astonishing revelations—from the fall of the Watchers (angels who descended to earth and corrupted humanity) to the detailed workings of the cosmos, vivid prophecies of the Messiah, and the ultimate judgment. Enoch, an antediluvian patriarch who walked with God, acts as our guide through celestial journeys, revealing secrets of creation, the nature of good and evil, and humanity's destiny. His visions paint a stark picture of a pre-flood world overrun by giants and wickedness, but also offer glimpses of divine justice and future redemption. For millennia, The Book of Enoch existed on the fringes of accepted scripture, revered by some early Jewish and Christian communities, yet ultimately excluded from most canonical collections. Its influence, however, resonated deeply, subtly shaping theological thought and apocalyptic literature. Then, in the mid-20th century, a monumental discovery in the caves of Qumran near the Dead Sea brought The Book of Enoch back into the spotlight. Among the thousands of ancient manuscripts unearthed—the Dead Sea Scrolls—were numerous copies of Enochic texts, written in Aramaic and Hebrew. These remarkably preserved scrolls not only confirmed the antiquity and widespread circulation of The Book of Enoch but also illuminated its central role within the Qumran community, believed to be the Essenes, a Jewish sect deeply invested in eschatological beliefs and adherence to divine law. "The Book of Enoch: The Dead Sea Scrolls" weaves together the extraordinary narrative of Enoch's revelations with the thrilling account of the scrolls' discovery and their subsequent impact. It explores how these ancient manuscripts from the Judean Desert provide unprecedented insight into the rich tapestry of Second Temple Judaism, the origins of early Christianity, and the enduring power of apocalyptic vision. By examining the Enochic fragments found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, this book uncovers a vital missing link in our understanding of biblical history, prophecy, and the spiritual yearning for divine truth that transcends generations. It is a journey into an ancient world, a testament to enduring faith, and a thrilling exploration of how buried texts can reshape our perception of the past and our hopes for the future.

When a failed thief is imprisoned and witnesses a King leading his city toward destruction, he must overcome his self-doubt and save the kingdom and himself.

Zane, a lone swordsman from the slums, encounters a mysterious woman in a hidden realm. After this encounter, the stakes are set—gods stir, monsters awaken, and ancient secrets unravel. Hunted and unsure of his destiny, Zane must uncover the truth behind the revelation he never asked for… and the woman who gave it to him.

Join Kyle Larion as he explore the Sea of Spirits to kill the Spirit Queen.