Shard Tabletop

In the frozen kingdom of Aquindor, mysterious fissures erupt across the land, releasing deadly creatures and an ancient, malevolent energy. These anomalies shatter the fragile peace of the realm, forcing the Frostguard—Aquindor’s elite warriors—to confront a threat they scarcely understand. Amid the chaos, strange shards are uncovered near the fissures, artifacts that pulse with enigmatic energy and whisper of a long-forgotten war. As the Frostguard grapples with the growing menace, they reluctantly join forces with Kaelen and his band of adventurers, outsiders whose motives are as murky as the fissures themselves. Fragile alliances form and fray as philosophies clash and the stakes rise. Yet, even as the fissures spread and more artifacts are uncovered, it becomes clear that these events are part of something far larger—a system of chaos tied to ancient forces. Far from the kingdom’s view, a lone figure stirs, his solitude broken by the echoes of the fissures. Memories of an ancient war and the burden of his past haunt him as he senses the growing disturbance. Though unseen, his role in the unfolding events grows ever more inevitable. When a massive fissure tears through a key location in Aquindor, the kingdom faces a peril unlike any before. With alliances tested and truths unearthed, one question rises above the fray: Are the fissures a curse to be contained, or a warning of something far greater—something that threatens not just Aquindor, but the balance of the world itself?

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

Shadows stretch longer, whispers grow louder, and the world of Obinai Nobunaga, a teen trying to figure out his place in the world begins to unravel in ways that defy understanding… *whispering frantically, their voice trembling* “They’re… they’re dead. They’re all dead. I don’t… how did this happen? How could this happen?” *pausing, breathing heavily, pacing* “No, no, no, no, no. This can’t—this can’t be my fault. I didn’t… I wouldn’t… I couldn’t have done it. Right? Right?” *laughing nervously, almost hysterically* “I mean, it’s not like I just—no! No, stop it! Think. Think! There has to be an explanation. There has to be!” *voice breaking, barely above a whisper* “But what if it was me? What if… what if I did this? Oh God… oh God, what have I done?” *slumping to the ground, gripping their head* “Why can’t I remember? Why can’t I—” sobbing now “I didn’t mean to… I’m sorry…I’m so sorry…” Those who dare to hope must ask: When you strip away the comforting lies, will you embrace the shards of truth—or bleed by their edge? This novel is a mix of fantasy and and light sci-fi that explores dark themes. I can’t say much but it’s all a journey…a messy one…but a journey all the same. Come and observe the main character as he progresses…to rid himself of someone…and uncover the secrets of this world. Hope you Enjoy :) (Updates are 1 chapter a day...This is also on Royal Road and ScribbleHub...review it there too)

A mother gives birth to a baby girl, and then the baby is taken away to be experimented on using Hex crystals, putting the Hex crystal in a machine then using a beam to try fusing both. After trying to fuse the baby girl with crystal shards, the shards shined brightly and then shattered. Jayce and Viktor thought she was a failure and cast her away in Zaun AKA The Undercity but little did they know, she was indeed one with the Hex crystals and now has magic powers like no one has ever seen or thought possible. She could focus her energy on any part of her body, make physical weapons with her mind, and enhance her speed and strength, but the baby girl didn't know. A random woman was walking around cautiously watching her surroundings since in the undercity, anything could happen, especially with a woman who is alone. She found the baby girl in an alleyway. Feeling bad for her, she picked her up and decided to name her Rose, then took care of her for 10 years before being killed by Piltover guards for absolutely no reason.

-Roll the Dice and Pay the Price. Cross-posted on Royal Road under the name - Luck of the Dice, and it is ahead there. If you want to read in advance, go to Royal Road and follow me there. No romance, straight action Miles Jorden has always been unlucky. In his everyday life, disaster seems to stalk him—jobs fall apart, accidents find him at every turn, and even the simplest plans go awry. Yet, there’s one place where luck never fails him: the gaming table. As a Dungeon Master for his group of friends, Miles rolls dice with uncanny precision, his natural 20s earning him a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the tabletop world. After a particularly bad day—fired from his job and dumped on the same afternoon—Miles decides to lose himself in preparing his next campaign. While crafting an elaborate world for his players, he finds a peculiar set of dice tucked away in an old box. The dice glow faintly when he touches them, and before he can think twice, he rolls them. The numbers light up, and suddenly, Miles finds himself pulled into a world eerily similar to the one he created for his game. Miles is isekaied into the very fantasy realm he designed, but there’s a twist: he’s not a hero or adventurer—he’s the Dungeon Master, wielding immense power to influence the world but unable to directly intervene. His dice-rolling luck becomes his greatest weapon, allowing him to manipulate reality through the same rules he used in his games. Yet, the world is in chaos, with factions rising, monsters running rampant, and an ominous evil threatening to consume everything. To survive and save this world he inadvertently made, Miles must master his newfound role, gather allies, and navigate the very tropes and pitfalls he once used to torment his players. For the first time, his flawless dice rolls aren’t just a party trick—they’re the only thing standing between order and total destruction. In a twist of fate, Miles’ unlucky life has given him the ultimate chance to prove himself in a world where the stakes couldn’t be higher

Emmie’s heart pounded as the figure rose from the shadows, thicker and grayer than before—a far more earthbound and sinister version of the one he thought he’d conquered. The sparkling light from the crystals above seemed to be sucked away, leaving a suffocating emptiness. Even the sound of his friends’ breaths around him grew faint, their voices—one of concern, another of reassurance—muffled echoes through the cavern behind him. Yet he knew he had to press forward, deeper into the darkness, and face this alone. For now. The figure stepped closer, slow and deliberate, its glowing eyes radiating an icy malevolence. “You think you’ve overcome your fears?” it hissed, its voice sharp and grating. “That was nothing. I am the fog inside you—the one you ignore, the one that carves at you.” Emmie swallowed hard, forcing himself upright despite the shaking in his legs. “I’m not afraid of you,” he said, summoning courage he didn’t fully feel. “I’ve come too far to turn back.” The figure’s laughter crawled down his spine. “Brave, so brave… but so foolish. You’ve barely begun to uncover the truths buried in your soul. Your doubts, your regrets, your anger—they feed me.” For a moment, Emmie faltered. The words clawed at wounds he’d tried to ignore, stirring his doubts: Could he truly protect his friends? Were his choices enough? The darkness seemed to press closer, suffocating him with its weight. But then he remembered Mira’s voice, full of faith. He thought of Amara’s bright laughter and Cory’s unwavering support. They had believed in him when he couldn’t believe in himself. “Maybe I do doubt,” Emmie admitted, meeting the figure’s glowing gaze. “But those doubts don’t define me. My friends believe in me, and I believe in myself.” The figure’s eyes narrowed, frustration flickering within. “Conviction alone won’t save you,” it hissed. “Your friends are far, and here, it’s just you and me.” It raised its arm, and the shadows coiled into smoky tendrils, striking toward him. Emmie dodged just in time as they slammed into the ground, shattering the stone and sending shards flying. His heart raced, his footing unsteady, but he pushed himself upright. A faint light flickered in his hand—small but wholly his. The figure laughed, mocking him. “Is that all? A tiny flicker? Pathetic.” Emmie clenched his jaw. “It’s enough,” he said. “This light is everything I fought for, everything I believe in.” The figure snarled, and the darkness surged again, crashing against Emmie’s light. Straining against the tide, he closed his eyes and steadied his breathing. He thought of his friends, their unwavering faith, and his purpose. The light steadied, burning brighter. At that moment, he heard their voices—Mira, Amara, and Cory—calling to him. The sound reignited his resolve. As their light joined his, the shadow recoiled, its form shattering under their combined strength. The figure’s voice echoed as it faded: “This isn’t over, Emmie. This is just the beginning.” Emmie stood firm, unwavering. “I’ll be ready. Let’s finish this.”

Synopsis: Alex Caldwell, a laid-back and unassuming young man, once led an ordinary life. But his fate changed drastically when a fragment of universe origin—the shard—bonded to his soul, granting him the ability to shape any ability of his choice. As Alex explores his newfound abilities---the cognichip--- he keeps a low profile, maintaining his job at a small bookkeeping firm and indulging in simple curiosities while quietly refining his mental strength and more powerful soul power.

In a world where power is determined by the eyes, the strongest are revered, while those without powers are left to fend for themselves. At the age of ten or eleven, most children awaken their abilities, but for Adrian Clarke, the world of magic and strength remains forever out of reach. Adrian is an introverted, highly intelligent high school student who has spent most of his life hiding behind books, avoiding the bullying he faces for being "powerless." While his mind excels, his lack of any tangible power makes him a target for his peers, and his friends, Lucas and Nova, are his only source of protection. Lucas, with his Light Eyes, and Nova, with her Dark Eyes, are both gifted with Unique Class abilities—powers that only one person per continent can possess. Together, they’ve always kept Adrian safe, but even their formidable powers can’t protect him from the whispers and sneers that follow him everywhere. Despite his position as an outcast, Adrian is not without strength. His analytical mind allows him to outwit bullies and navigate the complexities of high school life. But the nagging question remains: why does he have no power? Why has he been forsaken by the very system that praises the strong and the gifted? As Adrian struggles to find his place in a world that values power above all else, he learns that fate has a strange way of turning things around. When an unforeseen event awakens a mysterious force within him, Adrian’s life is turned upside down. What was once a world of helplessness and rejection suddenly becomes a world of possibilities—possibilities that may come at a steep price. Shard of Sight is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the exploration of power—both external and internal. As Adrian and his friends uncover secrets about their world, they must confront not only their own fears and limitations but also the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect society.

The sky shattered like glass, raining down shards of time that forever altered Aethoria. In the aftermath of this cosmic cataclysm, known as the Shattering, a select few were cursed—or blessed—with the ability to manipulate time itself. Among them is Elden Vortis, who never sought such power. Caught in the tangled threads of time, Elden must learn to harness his abilities while navigating a reality teetering on the edge of collapse. But Elden isn't alone. A sinister force is hunting those with temporal powers, their motives hidden in the shadows. As visions of possible futures plague him, Elden finds himself at the center of a cosmic game, pursued by enemies he barely comprehends. With the clock ticking—and sometimes stopping—he must uncover the truth about his abilities and his family's mysterious past. With unlikely allies by his side—each harboring secrets of their own—Elden races against a clock that doesn't always tick forward.

BOOK IS DROPPED [Tier 1 talent: Inverse Mana] [Effect 1: Instant mana regeneration (In inverse)] [Effect 2: Inversed mana pool (Can’t use regular mana for cultivation)] Noah’s life shattered the day he awakened his Tier 1 talent, which the Star Network rated as ‘Impossible.’ In a world where dungeon breaks were an everyday occurrence, his dreams of becoming a Rift Walker and his thirst for revenge against the monsters that destroyed his family were shattered before they even began. However, he wasn’t ready to accept defeat. Driven by intense rage and a thirst for vengeance, he started working at a weapon smithy near one of the weakest dungeons in the city, hoping to run a dungeon one day. One day, fate played a game with him as he stole a Broken skill shard during a fight. it contained something no one imagined, something which would make him a legendary dungeon runner. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/aMjVQTcj

At the edges of the World of Vunreon lies the skeleton of a Dragon. A being once revered by many titels, such as God of Dragons, the first Dragon, Ruler of Space and Time and master of the Void, he was now nothing more than a imposing sight. Though unbeknownst to his slayers, his soul that they shattered didn't fully die. Instead its countless shards dispersed across time and space, reincarnating each into a mortal coil. When their lives came to an end, they slowly joined back together. After countless millennia, the last of these lives came to an end and thus his soul awoke once more. Whole again but only a soul without a body, he has to start anew on his path to once more stand at the peak of creation. This is my first novel and english is not my first language, so criticism and corrections are always welcome. I do not own the cover

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. 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 brave the labyrinth, 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?

Lumian Light had always been a boy marked by sorrow. At the age of 12, his world crumbled. His mother was taken from him, and his father abandoned him, leaving behind only the shards of trauma. **December 24, 2222** Lumian found himself growing up in the care of the government federation, a nameless face among countless others. Betrayal came early in life—his only girlfriend played with his heart, discarding him like a passing joke. **December 20, 2227** Life only grew more miserable. On the night of his school’s farewell ceremony, Lumian became the laughingstock of his peers—a disgrace in the eyes of everyone he knew. **January 4, 2228** Broken and hopeless, Lumian had given up on everything. Yet, in the darkness of his despair, a faint memory of his mother’s voice echoed in his mind. Before parting, she had whispered a cryptic last wish: *"Go to the caves of Mt. Atlantas. You will find a wooden house. Save the hanging woman."* It had been six years since that day. The date she had given him—**January 17, 2228**—was now here. Could this journey change his life? Could he rise above his pain and find strength? Was there still a chance to reunite his shattered family? Only time—and courage—would reveal the answers.

Night City, it's a place of endless wonders and horrors. Opportunities and dangers, but before Motoko Kusanagi can access any of them. She first has to build up enough strength to walk again. Learn the basics of living in a world that was just a game to her before. Good thing she found a Shard hidden in her stuff that opens the door of opportunity. But like all opportunities in Night City, it usually ends up in a gunfight.

My life had always been a series of disappointments. Every dream I chased—whether career ambitions, friendships, or even love—seemed to fall apart. By the time I turned 22, I had hit rock bottom, questioning if life was even worth living. That’s when I discovered VRMMORPGs (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games), a world where I could escape my misery and become someone else. One game, Gildoria Online (GO), stood out above all. Set in a realm of magic and swordplay, it was everything I had ever dreamed of. A place where I could grow stronger, conquer kingdoms, and battle legendary foes. At the top of the game was the ultimate challenge—the Demon King, who ruled over a demon army from the top floor of Doomspire Tower in the Demon Kingdom. In GO, my character’s name was Yeongho. I dedicated myself to the game, rising to Level 200 and becoming a respected veteran known for my skill. I spent my time helping newcomers, offering guidance and encouragement. That’s when I met her—a red-haired girl with mesmerizing green eyes. From the moment we crossed paths, I felt an undeniable connection. We became inseparable, laughing, exploring, and conquering the game’s toughest challenges together. For the first time in years, I felt truly alive. But then, disaster struck. Players across the world suddenly vanished from their homes and found themselves physically transported to Gildoria. In a shocking turn of events, 500,000 players were trapped in the game, transported to another world. Gildoria Online had become a supernatural death game. The stakes were no longer just virtual. The game’s system remained intact, and if a player’s HP dropped to zero, their real body would perish, causing them to vanish from Earth forever. The only way to survive and return to Earth was to defeat the Demon King. I wasn’t logged in when the catastrophe began, but when I saw Mina’s ID among the trapped players, my heart sank. I couldn’t just stand by. Without hesitation, I logged in, determined to rescue her from this nightmare. My body slowly transformed into shards of light, and I was transported to Gildoria. This is the story of how I fought against time, fear, and a death game to rescue the girl I met in a virtual world—a world where the line between life and death had disappeared.

Tales of Gods: Shards of Dominion is an epic fantasy tale set in a cosmos created by 20 gods who once ruled with harmony, shaping the stars, planets, and life forms with joy. Their greatest creation, the people-ten unique races made in their image-thrived under their divine influence. But one god, dark and ambitious, grew discontent and devised a plan to shatter the balance. Seducing nine other gods, they became the Liberators, seeking dominion and ushering in an age of conflict. The war between the Liberators and the Nurturing Gods raged for 500 years, leaving the world in ruins. Exhausted, the gods fell into a deep sleep, bound by the toll of their battles. Before slumber claimed them, the Nurturing Gods bestowed blessings upon five races, instilling gifts of strength, wisdom, and resilience. The Liberators did the same for their chosen people, fostering ambition, cunning, and power. Centuries later, a young hero, driven by prophecy and an unwavering sense of justice, rises from among the people to seek the Echoes-ancient artifacts said to hold the essence of the gods' powers. Alongside allies, including a silver-haired warrior with unmatched resolve, he embarks on a journey that uncovers secrets of betrayal, sacrifice, and survival. As the old gods stir and the echoes of war resound, the fate of the world hangs in balance. Tales of Gods: Shards of Dominion themes of heartache, vengeance, survival, and hope into an epic tale where gods and mortals collide, destinies intertwine, and only those willing to defy fate can stand against the dark tides of history.

The floating islands of Nirathos are ruled by fragments—shards of divine power that grant incredible abilities at a deadly cost. For smuggler Jasrik “Jas” Thorn, wielding a fragment-powered bionic arm is both a blessing and a curse. Each use of its chaotic power pushes them closer to Fragmentation, a fate worse than death. When a heist goes wrong, Jas discovers their stolen fragment is the key to the Sovereign Vault, a legendary trove of power that every faction in Nirathos is desperate to control. Hunted by bounty hunters, pirates, and fanatics, Jas must decide: save themselves, protect their crew, or risk everything to change the fractured world forever.

After a devastating betrayal, Elianor "Eli" Thompson struggles to rebuild her life. Her emotions are raw, and her heart is shattered. Unbeknownst to Eli, she's been targeted by an ancient curse cast by the powerful sorceress Lyra. When Eli meets enigmatic artist Kaidën, their connection is instantaneous. As they navigate their whirlwind romance, Eli discovers Kaidën's mysterious past and his ties to the mystical realm of Aethereia. As the curse intensifies, Eli's latent magical abilities awaken, drawing her into a world of ancient magic and forgotten lore. Kaidën becomes her guide, but his secrets threaten to destroy their blossoming love. Together, they must confront the darkness of Lyra's curse and the forces seeking to exploit Eli's newfound powers. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the shards of Eli's shattered heart, or will the secrets of Kaidën's past tear them apart?

When Elian discovers a shard of the shattered sky—a relic of forgotten godly wars—his quiet life spirals into a quest for answers about his father’s mysterious disappearance. But the fragment’s power has awakened dark forces who will stop at nothing to seize it. Haunted by cryptic dreams and shadowed by an ancient enemy, Elian must unlock the shard’s secrets or lose everything he holds dear. *“When the sky shatters, follow the fragments…”*

Seventeen-year-old Talon Ignis Leonhardt has one goal: to become strong enough to never lose anything again. After losing his parents to a Rift—a tear between worlds filled with monsters—Talon trains at Vanguard Academy, wielding the power of an S-ranked Nemean Lion shard. But his strength comes at a cost. As he battles through dangerous trials, rivalries, and the dark secrets of the Rifts, Talon must master his shard’s immense power before it consumes him. Can he rise to the challenge, or will the monster within claim him first?

In a multiverse teetering on the brink of collapse, Kael Ardyn, a young wanderer, stumbles upon a shard of unimaginable power—a fragment of the Prime Echo, the heart of the Nexus that once bound countless realms in harmony. The shard grants him access to the chaotic energies of Resonance, but its power comes with a heavy price: every use brings him closer to unraveling what little balance remains. Pursued by factions with conflicting goals—the zealous Spiral Choir, the enigmatic Reverie Collective, and the ruthless Silent Path—Kael is thrust into a high-stakes conflict. Each faction seeks control of the shards, claiming they alone can restore the Nexus or reshape it to their will. As Kael struggles to master the shard’s volatile power, he encounters Aeris Saelin, a wandering bard with a sharp tongue and a veiled past, whose knowledge of Resonance may hold the key to his survival. Together, they navigate treacherous realms, uncover ancient Stabilizers that once sustained the Nexus, and face the shadowy remnants of the Prime Echo itself—fragments that speak cryptic truths about the Nexus’s fate. But Kael soon realizes the greatest threat may not lie in the factions hunting him or the monstrous Resonance beasts stalking the realms. Instead, it may be within himself: the shard’s voice grows louder with every battle, its will increasingly at odds with his own. As the Nexus deteriorates further, Kael is forced to confront impossible choices. Will he sacrifice everything to restore balance, even if it means destroying himself—or will he succumb to the shard’s power and risk plunging the multiverse into irreversible chaos? The Nexus Requiem blends high-concept fantasy, multiversal intrigue, and layered character drama into an epic tale of survival, betrayal, and self-discovery. With every decision, Kael’s journey reveals not only the truth behind

At 35, Laine’s life amounted to little. His cultivation was pitiful and his wealth even more so. After years of saving spirit stones, he finally scraped together enough to buy an artifact that could change his fate. When he discovered the artifact was counterfeit, he dropped it in shock and shattered it. To his surprise, amongst the broken shards, a tarnished key lay hidden inside. Tags: Polygamy, Incest, Pregnancy, Gore, R-18, Xuanhuan, Harem-Seeking Protagonist, Enemies Become Lovers, First-time Intercourse, Older Love Interests, Marriage, Male Protagonist, Underestimated Protagonist, Smut, Mature Blacklisted Tags: NTR, Bestiality, Scat, Vore, Rape, Necrophilia

In the world of Eridoria, where humans struggled to survive against the monstrous forces that threatened to consume everything, there existed a hidden realm known as Aethoria. This parallel world was a place of ancient power, where the fabric of reality was woven from the very essence of magic. To tap into the power of Aethoria, those brave enough to challenge its trials from Eridoria would have to navigate the hidden pathways that connected the two worlds. Once in Aethoria, they would be met with the fabled Spire of Echoes, a towering structure that pierced the skies like a shard of glass. The Spire was said to be comprised of thousands of individual towers, each one representing a different trial, a different challenge, and a different aspect of the self but these towers were separated from the source.Those who sought to gain power from Aethoris would have to climb each tower, facing their deepest fears, desires, and doubts along the way. As they ascended the towers, the challenges would grow increasingly difficult, and the risks would become increasingly greater. One misstep, one moment of weakness, and the climber would plummet to their death, their soul trapped forever in the realm of Aethoria. But for those who succeeded, who managed to climb the towers and claim the power that lay at there peaks , the rewards would be immeasurable. They would return to Eridoria as heroes, armed with the knowledge, the strength, and the magic needed to defeat the monsters that threatened their world. The question was, who would be brave enough to take on the challenge of the Spire the source of all towers, and what would be the cost of their ambition?

[Pity those arrogant enough to have angered him for they will not receive his mercy.] Eden, the Supreme God of an unparalleled kingdom, sought ultimate power by absorbing the Cosmic Essence, a force capable of granting him unrivaled strength and a new body. However, during the process, his Divine Soul fractured, splintering into multiple parts. After an unfortunate event, the primary fragments of his soul began to awaken. While awaiting the recovery of more shards, the fallen god chose to indulge himself in the mortal world. Soon, he will return to the divine realm, reuniting with the goddesses who have long been devoted to him, all while plotting the destruction of the gods who dare to defy him. With a heart full of desire, he is prepared to reshape the world as he sees fit. But what secrets does his shattered soul hold? (More tags in auxiliary.)

A thousand years after the Genesis Cataclysm, Etherion energy has transformed life across the universe. Humanity clings to survival, relying on the ancient art of Beastbinding to forge alliances with Etherion beasts. Eragon Arctis, an orphan scraping by in the shadow of Shard City Nerys, discovers an enigmatic system that unlocks his destiny: the power to contract exclusively with female Etherion beasts, who can manifest human forms. But this power comes with a dangerous truth. As Eragon’s strength grows, so too does the shadow of the Genesis Cataclysm. To protect his companions and uncover the origins of Etherion, Kael must navigate a world of evolving beasts, rival factions, and the haunting question: Is humanity’s survival worth the cost of wielding ultimate power?

In the ruins of a shattered kingdom, a warrior stands at the edge of despair. Betrayed by fate and ravaged by war, Crius, a warrior forged from many hardships , makes a desperate choice to end his suffering at the foot of a mystical stone. But instead of death, he is reborn. Awakening in a strange world where magic defies reality and power is etched into the soul, Crius discovers a new purpose: unlocking the mysteries of his past, mastering the secrets of light within his bloodline, and gathering shards of unimaginable power. Each step forward unravels a destiny entwined with ancient prophecies, devastating truths, and a battle that could end existence itself.

In the northern royal kingdom of Arszden, nothing is as it seems. Being one of the oldest of the Fourteen Kingdoms, time has made its history both fact and fairytale, and to this day, nobody knows which is more accurate, either fantasy or reality. Katarina Kasdan was born free, but 321 days ago, her entire world crumbled at her feet. Not for the first time, and surely, not for the last. Stripped of her right to freedom after her entire village was burned to the ground, she was taken as a thrall by the woman known as the Keiserinne, and used for her dark wishes. But her wyrd was long ago settled. When the infamous Steel Kairo walks into her life, everything changes, once more. He is everything she hates. Everything she fears. Everything she loves. He has secrets interwoven with the very birth of the world he seems to carry in his shoulders, holds more power than one should ever be given to wield, and, on top of it all, he is said to be immortal. Something she should have known the first time she tried to stab him. Or when he offered to teach her to throw knives. Or when he kissed her for the first time. But as another king sits on his throne destined to fall, others reach to claim a crown bejeweled with secrets that could mean the unveiling of a long-lost prophecy and a wyrd millennia before settled. And as false kings race to claim an inheritance that is neither theirs nor the king's firstborn, the wyrd wields its hand to place upon the one true heir's head the crown of the Lost King. And amid such secrets lies a fate that claims that these two will be the bane of each other's existence until the blood of one of them is shed upon a land of daisies. Thus, chaos will come. Lives will be lost. Bonds will be made. Vows will be broken. Blood will be spilled. Fates will be set. And war will be waged. And the only remaining question is whether steel will be broken or a daisy will blossom. (Norse mythology and Viking inspired)

Alternative Title: Titans In a world where gods once roamed freely, their power is now fractured, scattered across humanity in the form of "Titan Fragments"—artifacts that grant extraordinary abilities to their wielders. These fragments, said to be remnants of the gods themselves, bestow unimaginable strength, speed, and intelligence, but at a cost: they draw their bearers into an eternal struggle for dominance. Eren Kael, a young scavenger from the forgotten city of Ashenvale, stumbles upon a mysterious fragment buried in the ruins of an ancient battlefield. Unlike others, his fragment doesn't seem to amplify his strength or speed—it grants him visions of the gods’ downfall and whispers of a secret that could change the balance of the world. As Eren is thrust into the chaotic battles of the Titans, he must navigate alliances and rivalries with other bearers, each with their own ambitions and dark pasts. Among them are Lysara, a rogue strategist seeking vengeance for her family; Kaelen, a knight determined to restore honor to his kingdom; and Darius, a warlord who believes he is the reincarnation of a fallen god. But as the fragments call for blood and power, Eren begins to unravel a chilling truth: the fragments are not just relics of the gods—they are the gods, imprisoned within shards of their former glory, desperate to reclaim their dominion. Caught between the Titans' unending war and the gods’ looming resurrection, Eren must decide: Will he use his fragment to end the cycle of violence, or will he succumb to its intoxicating power and become the very thing he fears? Titans is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and the eternal question: What does it mean to be a god in a world of mortals?