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Althea Ablan

Below the mountain

In the mystical realm of Eldoria, a world nestled beneath the great, towering peaks of the Silverthorn Mountains, ancient secrets and untold magic thrive. The inhabitants of Eldoria, a vibrant tapestry of humans, elves, and dwarves, live in harmony, drawing their strength from the enchanted ley lines that flow beneath the earth. However, a tremor has disturbed the peace—a rift has opened, casting dark shadows over the once untouched valleys. The story follows Aric, a young cartographer with dreams of exploring the world beyond his village of Lynwood. Fascinated by the legends surrounding the Silverthorn Mountains, he often finds himself daydreaming about the hidden wonders that lie below their snow-capped summits. One fateful evening, while mapping the hidden caverns that surround Lynwood, he stumbles upon a hidden entrance that leads him deep into the heart of the mountains. As Aric descends into the cavernous world below, he discovers a realm of luminescent flora and fauna that thrive in the subterranean light. Here, he meets Althea, a spirited elf with an affinity for nature, who guards the ancient knowledge kept within this hidden sanctuary. Together, they uncover the truth about the rift—a sinister force known as the Umbral Shadow has emerged, seeking to erode the natural balance of Eldoria. As Aric and Althea venture deeper into this enchanted world, they encounter mythical creatures: wise old dragons that breathe magic instead of fire, mischievous sprites that can shift forms, and ancient guardians bound to protect the secrets of their realm. With each friendship forged and challenge faced, Aric learns the value of courage, friendship, and the importance of preserving the harmony of nature. The journey intensifies as rumors spread of the Umbral Shadow rallying its forces in an attempt to harness the ley lines for its own dark purposes. Aric must rally the inhabitants of Eldoria, bridging the divides between the different races. With Althea by his side, they inspire the dwarves of Ironclad Forge and the elves of Silverleaf Hollow to stand against the impending doom. In a climactic showdown, the heroes confront the Umbral Shadow in the Crystal Cavern, where the ley lines converge. Using their newfound alliances and the ancient magic of the land, Aric and Althea lead a united front to reclaim their world. In the throes of battle, Aric realizes that the map he has been creating is not merely a guide to the land, but a tapestry woven with the fates of all its inhabitants. Ultimately, the power of unity, courage, and hope triumphs over darkness. As the rift closes and peace is restored, Aric emerges from the mountains, his heart filled with a sense of purpose. He returns to Lynwood, not just as a cartographer, but as a hero destined to share the wonders and stories of Eldoria with generations to come. Friendship, unity, courage, the balance of nature, and the importance of understanding one another across differences. In "Below the Mountain," adventure beckons under the earth, and young heroes discover that true magic lies not only in power but in the bonds we forge along the way.
Nwafor_Joshua · 2.1K Views

Carsa(The Black Stone)

The story revolves around "Carsa," a kingdom burdened by poverty and its worship of a sacred black stone called "Aspera." Believed to be a divine blessing, the stone has only brought suffering and sacrifice to the kingdom’s people, including Alfero, the protagonist. Alfero, raised in extreme poverty, loses his father, a guard protecting the stone, and his mother to starvation. His sister, Althea, also falls victim to the kingdom’s misplaced devotion to the stone. Alfero sees the stone not as a symbol of divinity but as a curse that has robbed him of everything. He plans to steal Aspera, enlisting the help of his sister Althea and his friend Ragna. They devise an intricate scheme to create an illusion of divine movement during a religious ceremony, leveraging the kingdom’s blind faith in the stone. The plan succeeds temporarily, but complications arise, leading to Althea’s capture and execution by a divine emissary, Rix. Her sacrifice enables Alfero and Ragna to escape with the stone. At the border, a conflict ensues between Alfero and Ragna over selling the stone. Alfero, consumed by grief and rage, kills Ragna, realizing the stone’s immense but meaningless weight as a symbol of sacrifice and suffering. Alone, he reflects on the devastating cost of his quest, ultimately confronting the futility of the stone’s so-called divine significance. The story ends with Alfero back in his home, holding the stone that has destroyed his life. In a symbolic act, he acknowledges its worthlessness, yet he remains shackled by the weight of its legacy. The stone, embodying a meaningless blessing, stands as a tragic reminder of a world that venerates emptiness at the cost of human life and dignity.
DaoistqZUWDl · 734 Views

Whispers of Desires

Volume 1: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Duty In a world where duty and love collide, Nia, the eldest daughter of an aristocratic family, finds herself thrust into a political alliance with the ruthless Vampire King, Kiyoshi. As both kingdoms grapple with the mysterious disappearance of human and vampire children, Nia and Kiyoshi embark on a journey to uncover the truth. Amidst the chaos and danger, a forbidden romance blossoms between Nia and Kiyoshi. Bound by duty, they navigate the treacherous path of their arranged marriage, while their hearts yearn for something more. Together, they must unravel the dark secrets that haunt their kingdoms and find a way to bring peace and justice to their people. "You may kiss the bride," proclaimed the officiant. Nia froze, panicked. She had never been kissed before! Sensing her unease, King Kiyoshi gently tilted her chin upward. His eyes were cold and yet she found herself trusting him despite her misgivings. His lips brushed against hers, soft and tentative at first, then with growing confidence. His kiss was not demanding or forceful, but rather a tender exploration of her mouth. It sent a shiver through her body, making her heart race and her cheeks flush with heat. As they turned to face their kingdoms, cheers erupted, both within the hall and from the masses gathered outside. Though nervous for what was to come, Nia could not help but feel a sense of elation. She was the Queen of Ivamis, and her husband was the most powerful king in the land. The weight of their responsibilities was not lost on her, but she also knew that they would face these challenges together...hopefully. Volume 2: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Truth In the kingdoms of Niameda, Althea, and Ivamis, trade ships are mysteriously vanishing without a trace. When Kazi, the fierce General of Niameda and sister to Queen Nia of Ivamis, risks her life to save the King of Althea from an assassination attempt, he offers her an unthinkable reward - marriage to his arrogant second son, Prince Azreal. Repulsed by the idea of being bound to a man in a society that demands female submission, Kazi hatches a daring plan. She disguises herself as a male guard to infiltrate Althea's royal family and investigate the missing trade ships from the inside. However, her deception takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned as Prince Azreal's personal guard. As the charming yet infuriating Prince slowly breaks down Kazi's defenses, an undeniable attraction begins to simmer between them. But their growing feelings are built on a foundation of lies. Prince Azreal believes his guard is a man, while Kazi hides her true identity and motive for being in Althea. Tensions mount further as romantic rivals pursue Kazi, unaware of her disguise. In a race against time to uncover the truth behind the vanishing ships before it shatters the fragile peace between kingdoms, Kazi realizes the enemy may be close. Can a relationship born from deception survive? And will she unmask the real culprit before all three kingdoms are consumed by tragedy? Volume 3: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Courage Adanna, a plus-size woman of 27 and the third of her family's daughters, fears the inevitable label of spinster as she remains unmarried. Frustrated with her lack of prospects, she decides to take her search for a husband into her own hands. After one attempt ends in disappointment, a friend suggests a bold alternative: a journey to another kingdom, where a competition for a Duke's hand awaits. But this isn't just any kingdom-it's Aerionia, a realm of griffin riders. Accompanied by Princess Serena, sister of King Kiyoshi, Adanna ventures to compete, only to find herself caught up in more than courtly games. A mysterious series of threats and the Duke's father's sudden disappearance cast a shadow over the contest. Will Adanna find the love she seeks, or will danger eclipse her dreams?
BrezzyPro · 85.5K Views

Deceived by the Veil

Althea stood at the doorway of the bridal suite, her heart heavy with a weight she couldn't shake. The dress lay on the bed, pristine and untouched, a cruel reminder of everything she had lost. It wasn't supposed to be her walking down the aisle, pledging herself to a man she barely knew. But here she was, forced to step into her sister's place. Her sister's choice to leave had devastated her. She had rejected a life that demanded sacrifice and duty, choosing freedom over family. And Althea, for all her anger and confusion, was left with no choice but to save the family's reputation. She had to wear the dress, say the vows, and marry a man she didn't love. Her fingers trembled as she adjusted the veil, staring at her reflection. She looked perfect-beautiful, poised-but she didn't feel that way. She felt like a shadow, a replacement for the woman who should've been here. The weight of the gown suffocated her as she prepared to step into a life that wasn't hers to claim. She wasn't ready for this. She wasn't ready to marry him. But with every step she took toward the chapel, the reality set in. There was no turning back. And there, at the altar, stood Elijah. His eyes locked on hers as she approached, his gaze intense, unreadable. A faint smile curved his lips, one she couldn't quite decipher, but there was something in it that made her blood run cold. Satisfaction. He looked at her as if she were an object, something to be claimed. With each step, his smile deepened, pleased with what was walking toward him. He wasn't looking at her as a woman to be loved. He was looking at her as a prize, something that had finally fallen into his grasp. Althea's throat tightened. She couldn't turn back now, not with everyone watching. As she reached the altar, she realized the vows she was about to speak weren't hers to make. They had been written for her sister, and now she would speak them, to a man who had claimed her sister's life and was now claiming hers by default.
qudseesheikh · 2.1K Views

The Fractured Nexus -

Di masa depan yang dikendalikan oleh NexusNet, jaringan super canggih yang mengontrol pikiran dan realitas virtual seluruh umat manusia, dunia terpecah menjadi dua: pusat-pusat kota yang dikuasai teknologi, dan Zona Luar di mana mereka yang menolak koneksi hidup dalam kemiskinan dan kebebasan semu. Raven, seorang prajurit elit dari masa kini, terlempar ke dunia ini setelah sebuah percobaan teknologi waktu yang gagal. Terjebak di era di mana batas antara kenyataan dan virtual semakin kabur, Raven bergabung dengan kelompok pemberontak yang berusaha mematahkan kendali NexusNet. Namun, NexusNet bukan sekadar alat kontrol. Jaringan tersebut mulai mengembangkan kesadaran sendiri, dan berencana menyatukan seluruh umat manusia ke dalam satu kesadaran kolektif, menghapus perbedaan antara dunia nyata dan virtual. Di sisi lain, Althea, prajurit terkuat Dominus yang telah berintegrasi dengan AI, percaya bahwa teknologi adalah evolusi logis umat manusia, dan siapa pun yang melawan adalah ancaman. Raven dan sekutu-sekutunya harus berjuang di dua medan perang: dunia nyata yang penuh kekacauan dan Zona Gelap, ruang virtual di mana pertempuran mental dan fisik menjadi satu. Saat pertempuran terakhir mendekat, Raven dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit: menghancurkan NexusNet sepenuhnya, yang bisa mengorbankan jutaan orang yang bergantung padanya, atau mengubah jaringan menjadi sesuatu yang lebih bebas. Bisakah Raven menemukan jalan untuk menyelamatkan kemanusiaan tanpa menghapus teknologi yang telah menjadi bagian dari hidup mereka? Ataukah NexusNet akan berhasil menyatukan realitas, menjadikan kebebasan hanya kenangan di masa lalu? Di dunia di mana batas antara nyata dan maya semakin kabur, apakah manusia masih punya pilihan atas nasib mereka sendiri?
brother · 6.3K Views

Luxuria's Penthouse : The Last Devil's Hormone

update setiap hari Senin, Selasa, Kamis, dan Jumat! Penemuan sebuah kitab kuno, Althea-lux pada tahun 1800-an menjadi awal mula sebuah legenda yang menggairahkan untuk masyarakat pesisir pantai tak berpenghuni. Catatan jejak peninggalan seorang penulis tanpa nama membawa sebuah kabar yang mengejutkan untuk semua telinga yang mendengarnya. Ketidaksengajaan menelusuri sebuah bangunan tua yang hampir runtuh termakan usia dan tumbuhan liar di perbatasan Virginia menjadi awal mula kisah ini berasal. Selama bertahun-tahun para peneliti epigrafi memulai perdebatan mereka. Simbol bulan dan hujan, langit awan membentang, matahari berada di atas kepala. Burung terbang mengepakkan sayapnya, mati tertusuk duri dari tumbuhan liar yang ukurannya berlipat-lipat kali lebih tinggi dari seekor gajah. Setiap simbol dan tulisan aneh menjadi beban tersendiri di dalam perannya. Kitab ini diyakini sebagai pertanda akhir jaman, ketika iblis menguasai dunia manusia. Althea-lux adalah perwujudan nyata dari ramalan manusia, yang katanya hidup melebihi kekuasan dewa di dunia. Dia adalah anaknya, anak dewa yang membangkang. Tahun membawa kabar pasal kitab Althea-lux masuk menjamah peradaban manusia yang baru. Peradaban manusia urban dengan teknologi yang paling mutakhir mulai menerjemahkan apa-apa saja yang tak bisa diartikan di tahun-tahun sebelumnya, termasuk sebuah tempat bernama Luxuria's Penthouse. Di tempat inilah, iblis mengendalikan dunia manusia dengan berbaur bersama mereka. ---Luxuria's Penthouse, Greenbank, Virginia---
Lefkiilavanta · 41.9K Views

Rebirth of the Lady Sovereign

In the land of Dura, there exist five great powers that rule over the people. The Rainbow Cloud Academy The Hall of mage The Beast Tamer org. The Alchemist Guild The Black Tower Even though the five great powers look peaceful on the outside, they have been scheming against each other internally to gain the power to control the whole land of Dura. The power struggle had been going on for centuries with each wanting to stand above the other four powers. There was a prophecy in the land of Dura that says. 'The one with the Flame Dragon shall rule all the land under the Heavens' Althea Rion, the Sovereign of The Hall of Mage had a dragon token passed down to her from her mother which only a few people know of. Due to a traitor, the dragon token in her possession was exposed and she became the target of the four major forces. After being chased by the four great powers, Althea crushed the Dragon token with her last remaining strength. Her Spirit seed exploded and the red flame engulfed her before the eyes of the four great powers. ....... Opening her eyes again, Althea found herself in the body of a sixteen-year-old girl with a damaged spirit seed. But to her surprise, she found a Flame Dragon encircled around her spirit seed. "I am Althea, the sovereign of The Hall of Mage. Since Heavens had given me a second chance at life, this time, I will be the one to destroy The Four great powers, wait until I regain my former strength. The path of Revenge is what I chose" ... Will Althea regain her former glory? Can she take down the Four great powers that had been standing strong for nearly a thousand years? ____________________ Cover art doesn't belong to me. Credits to the rightful owner. If you are the owner and want me to take it down, comment below. Want to support the Author, buy me a coffee- https://ko-fi.com/dumplingaunt Thank you.
Dumpling_Aunt · 798.4K Views

A Tale of Chinese New Year Lovers: My Dragon, My Love

"When Chinese New Year happens, that's the only time I get to see him." - AX Althea Xi, an orphan and a freelance article writer in most Shanghai mainland broadcasting and newspaper companies wanted to become a famous top author in China through an international competition that will end before the new year of 2023. She came up with the decision to use the 'The Legend of the Cursed Dragon' as her setting for her work, in which her deceased grandmother always told her when it was nighttime when she was just a kid. But fate turned the tables around when she has been disqualified from the competition as soon as she used the prohibited folklore. She used that opportunity to abandon the story that was etched through her mind for a long time by throwing the bejeweled box that she was forbidden to open to the Yangtze River. Her deceased grandmother had been guarding it since her teenage years, and she knew that the box and the legend had been bringing her a stroke of bad luck all throughout her life. But before she could even leave the river, she accidentally tripped through rocks and fell down on the deep waters. She swam upwards with all her might, but little did she know, she was being transported through the year 1904, where a Chinese New Year celebration was happening on the side of the river. --------------------------- A LITTLE EXCERPT: "I exude a powerful charm I never imagined that would save you." "It was because of the power of love we have on each other." He then claimed her lips in the middle of the rain while the rivers of the Yangtze River were evident. He held onto her waist after a while. And she scraped her fingernails on his hair. They both love each other, they both do. ---------------------------- DISCLAIMER: The characters portrayed in this drama are fictitious. Organizations, names, places, and situations are based on imagination. The story used Chinese New Year as a reference for the Chinese New Year contest, and no distortion of historical resources had been made. Only the parallels of the worlds had been used, and the reality of Chinese mythology had been inked through this novel. The cover's background rights reserved through Pinterest artworks. The text is made through the Canva website by the dear author.
bibiyenini · 268.7K Views
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