Ffvii Prelude

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.

The prelude to Draconic Inclination

I woke up in a dark dungeon, my body screaming in agony, reeking of death. The air was thick with decay, each breath clawing at my throat. My mind was blank, a hollow void. "Who am I?" I whispered, but no answer came. Stumbling into the world beyond, I was greeted by thick fog and cold silence. The ground was littered with gutted bodies and shattered swords—fragments of lives lost to battles I couldn’t begin to understand. The monsters I’d killed to get here felt like a prelude to something worse. I couldn’t stop wondering about the stories behind the broken swords, the fallen warriors. Maybe my own story lay hidden among them. They say curiosity killed the cat. I can only hope my curiosity ends up killing me too.

"Know nothing. See nothing. Be nothing. Forget everything that you think you know of this reality where you now exist. Only then can the Nilverse fulfill its purpose to you." CK may be the honorable salutatorian, but this does not stop the Institute of the Nonaphrontistery from putting her on trial and accusing her of unethical practices to accomplish her thesis. The people once believed this would be the most difficult aspect of CK's life as a wordsmith, but the outcome of the trial was only a prelude of what was to come. And this is true; for what reason should one limit themselves to a single world when the Empire spans across worlds in the Vast Expansion? This is a place where fairytales are the cornerstone of a noble's society; where systems answer the call of the ambitious but not call them special. This is a place where only a single empire conquers all, and where a page of history is questioned in the era of peace. This place is not a story, but a journey that begins with a trial before Knowledge herself. Come, bear witness, and applaud the recital that is about to unfold! *** Prologue: The introductory volume. Students are meant to be nurtured and sheltered by the schools that took responsibility. But when the school has turned against one of their own, shall this be the sign of the student's downfall? To CK, probably not. It does make an excuse to do things she wasn't allowed before, though.

In a world where cultivation defines strength and fear reigns, the balance of power is shattered by the rise of demonic sects. After an epic battle, the righteous sects unite to vanquish the Blood Moon, the feared Demon Lord, believing they've extinguished the threat. But this victory is merely the prelude to a far greater catastrophe: the awakening of the Demon Celestial Supreme. Unbeknownst to Wei Yu, a boy raised in a secluded village by his grandfather, destiny is about to change his life forever. One fateful day, mysterious figures arrive, claiming he possesses untapped potential, and whisk him away from his tranquil existence. But with this newfound path comes tragedy; news of his grandfather's brutal murder ignites a fire within him. Powerless and consumed by rage, Wei Yu vows to rise from the ashes of despair. Driven by an insatiable hunger for power, he declares war on a world that has wronged him. As he cultivates his strength, he learns the dark secrets of his heritage and the true nature of the demonic forces looming on the horizon. With every step closer to supremacy, he forges alliances and battles formidable foes, all while grappling with the darkness within. Wei Yu will stop at nothing to protect those he loves and to become the ultimate ruler of this chaotic realm. In a gripping tale of vengeance, ambition, and destiny, will he embrace the power of his bloodline or fall victim to the very demons he seeks to conquer? The stage is set for an epic clash that will determine the fate of all.

In a dark room, a tall man stood arrogantly, like an emperor, and she was the slave girl who paid tribute to him. After a week of torture for seven days and seven nights, what awaited her seemed to be the beginning of another world. However, this was just the prelude to a more complicated story - when she was pregnant, the doctor asked coldly: "Do you want to keep the child or not?" Her heart was broken, and the whole world seemed to collapse. Four years later, the woman had become a beautiful mother, but her little boy made her heart tight. The little boy hugged her neck dissatisfiedly, and his tone was full of domineering: "Mommy is mine alone, I don't want to share it with others!" Facing this precocious child, the woman's heart was filled with complex emotions - she could only give this deep love and protection to the only baby in front of her. In the constant challenges and growth, she gradually transformed from a weak girl to a strong mother, determined to protect her most precious existence, no matter how many storms there are ahead.

It hurts, doesn't it?" he murmured, his voice a dark caress that sent a shiver down her spine. Amelia nodded, her eyes never leaving his as she felt the wetness between her legs grow even more. With a smug smile, Enzo's hand moved from her thigh to cup her left breast, his thumb flicking over the nipple. It was a gentle touch, almost soothing after the sting of his slap. But she knew it was a prelude to something more. He leaned over her, his hard length pressing against her thigh. She felt a thrill of fear and anticipation. This was it the moment she'd been dreading and craving all at once. He reached for his belt, unbuckling it with a smoothness that spoke of experience. Her eyes widened as he freed his cock, standing tall and proud before her. It was thick and long, a stark contrast to the tenderness of his earlier touch. She knew what was coming, and she was both scared and excited. "Look at me, Amelia," he whispered, his eyes dark with need. She met his gaze, her breath shallow and uneven. He positioned himself between her legs, his hand guiding himself to her entrance. Her body tensed as she felt the tip of his erection against her. "Relax," he murmured, his voice soothing despite the intensity in his eyes. "This will only hurt for a moment."

In the swirling mists of the Forgotten Vale, where time and fate unravel in shadowed threads, destiny awakens in a harrowing collision of light and darkness. Shadow of Destiny, the evocative prelude to The Obsidian Veil, lures readers into a world of fractured realities, ancient prophecies, and forbidden power. At the pinnacle of the ominous Temple of Hidden Truths, the Oracle Thanatos—once the most gifted seer—wrestles with the chaotic echoes of fractured futures. Within his Chamber of Infinite Reflections, suspended mirrors shimmer with possibilities, yet one vision defies all order: a young man whose fiery eyes blaze with raw, untamed energy, destined to reshape or shatter existence itself. Far from the temple’s ominous spires lies Kyreth’s Rest, a tranquil village oblivious to its looming fate. On the day of the Awakening Ceremony, where youths summon their spiritual echoes to define their destiny, Axen—a misfit burdened by fiery red eyes and self-doubt—steps forward to find only rejection. But his failure births a cataclysmic moment: the Crystal of Awakening shatters, unleashing Havoc, a primal wolf of obsidian and shadow. Together, Axen and Havoc form an unlikely bond, their connection a spark of power older than the stars. As corrupted specters descend on the village, Axen must embrace his newfound strength, battling alongside Havoc to protect those who once doubted him. But this triumph is not without consequence. The villagers recoil from the darkness he wields, and whispers of ancient prophecies hint at a terrible truth: the mark Axen bears is not a symbol of salvation but an omen of chaos. In a tale woven with betrayal and redemption, Axen’s journey will pit him against friends turned foes, test his bond with Havoc, and reveal the chilling cost of wielding forbidden power. When the light of hope falters and the shadows rise, the question remains: will Axen stand as the savior of a broken world—or its destroyer? Gripping, beautifully dark, and teeming with intrigue, Shadow of Destiny is a mesmerizing entry into the Obsidian Veil saga, promising readers an unforgettable journey through the fragile balance of fate and free will. In the swirling mists of the Forgotten Vale, where time and fate unravel in shadowed threads, destiny awakens in a harrowing collision of light and darkness. Shadow of Destiny, the evocative prelude to The Obsidian Veil, lures readers into a world of fractured realities, ancient prophecies, and forbidden power. At the pinnacle of the ominous Temple of Hidden Truths, the Oracle Thanatos—once the most gifted seer—wrestles with the chaotic echoes of fractured futures. Within his Chamber of Infinite Reflections, suspended mirrors shimmer with possibilities, yet one vision defies all order: a young man whose fiery eyes blaze with raw, untamed energy, destined to reshape or shatter existence itself. Far from the temple’s ominous spires lies Kyreth’s Rest, a tranquil village oblivious to its looming fate. On the day of the Awakening Ceremony, where youths summon their spiritual echoes to define their destiny, Axen—a misfit burdened by fiery red eyes and self-doubt—steps forward to find only rejection. But his failure births a cataclysmic moment: the Crystal of Awakening shatters, unleashing Havoc, a primal wolf of obsidian and shadow. Together, Axen and Havoc form an unlikely bond, their connection a spark of power older than the stars. As corrupted specters descend on the village, Axen must embrace his newfound strength, battling alongside Havoc to protect those who once doubted him. But this triumph is not without consequence. The villagers recoil from the darkness he wields, and whispers of ancient prophecies hint at a terrible truth: the mark Axen bears is not a symbol of salvation but an omen of chaos.

War between every race hangs on a loose thread only 5 years left, this may seem like a long time but for beings like the Impure, Demon, Jinn, Angels and gods this is just days to them. More than half of the human population is already gone thanks to a curse placed on them by the Supreme Deity. This is the first time this battle will happen by to God and GK this is just another day, 15 out 15 victories in every timeline makes the Impures a greater race than even the gods themselves, how can humanity survive when it's strongest warrior is dead?

Within or without, i still love you! But ... Within or without, I can't explore this world alone. I want to be together until the end with you, none can't separate us, only time can.

Kirata lived a peaceful existence, like someone walking leisurely down a familiar path, in a world that seemed as common as the air he breathed. However, one day, without warning, something inside him, dormant and latent, awoke violently, forever altering his reality. Suddenly, his life ceased to be a refuge of calm and became a constant struggle for survival, where each step pushed him toward an uncertain fate, teetering on the edge of the unknown. That reality, once secure and familiar, began to crumble like a landscape seen through a shattered mirror, revealing a hostile world, full of shadows and invisible dangers. Kirata, faced with decisions that challenged the very essence of his being, had to choose whether to cling to his principles or sacrifice them to save those he loved, even if it meant losing a part of himself in the process. Amid that overflowing chaos, love, like an unexpected lightning bolt, emerged through the cracks in his soul, further complicating his internal battle. Kirata realized that survival was only the prelude to a much larger and more devastating war, one that threatened to consume everything.

What would you do if one day you were summoned to another world? As a last resort, the humans in the world of Ixtal did a summoning ritual which brought Aria and her class of high schoolers to a fantasy world where they are said to be the chosen heroes who will rescue humanity from extinction by the hands of the demons. However, soon things turn south after an unfortunate accident reveals to the high schoolers that this fantasy world may not be the paradise they thought it to be.

A short tale serving as a prelude, an Alpha of Days, The Beginning of The Beginning

The center of the universe. The undisputed victor. The one who ultimately wins hearts and undoes enemies with a triumphant smile. That is the role of the protagonist. And all in their orbit are merely supporting characters in the epic that is their life. As for me? I was just a writer, whose words seldom echoed beyond the silence of my own mind. And when they did, it was in the form of a novel – my sole outcry in the vastness of literary oblivion. Until the day the thread of my life snapped… and in the blink of an eye, I was reborn. Inside my own work. With clenched fist and resolute soul, I faced the new reality. Reincarnating into one's own story seems promising, right? To be the immortal hero, the aura of invincibility, the inevitable romances. Except no. The plot twisted and I returned not as the hero, but as an extra – an NPC in the affable terminology of gaming. Away from the spotlight, on the fringes of adventures and loves, I am just a figure that completes the backdrop for others to shine. And honestly? What a relief! Why, you might ask, do I not wish to be the chosen one? Simple – protagonists are magnets for mishaps. Living on the edge of calamity? No, thank you. Death and I have already crossed paths; dramatic pretexts can keep their distance. Thus, I summon to the heavens my heartfelt thanks for this second anonymous chance. “Let me enjoy a stable life away from the limelight,” I plead fervently among tears of joy and resigned smiles. Yet, stifle that laughter. Know that these words, uttered in the innocence of a fresh start, would soon prove to be the prelude to an involuntary comedy. Because, it seems, even an extra can find themselves face to face with destiny. And so begins the most unexpected of journeys – one where the smallest of pawns may, somehow, change the game.

Prelude to his ascent as the Alaafin of the OYO Empire. Adedayo comes to confront a revelation of himself that witthers his claim as king and makes him a possible threat to the very kingdom he wishes to rule. Unsure of his place as an "Olossi" and with the voices of the Orishas silent, he's given the impossible task of scourging "Irunmole", the forest of a thousand demons for the first shrine dedicated to the Orishas and light it's sacred flames. Please note that this is historical fiction and it won't be historically or culturally accurate at some parts.I AM POSTING THIS ON ROYAL READ.COM

"Space Fleet" is the first masterpiece in the "Origin" series, which opens the prelude to human exploration of the vast starry sky. In this novel, you will witness the formation of the first space fleet in history in order to realize the interstellar dream, and a series of legendary stories triggered by this. However, humans do not know that the solar system they live in is actually obscured by a mysterious and powerful technology. This technology is the legendary Eight Gates in the Starry Sky, which hides the coordinates of the solar system in the boundless universe, making it invisible to the outside world. An unexpected trip to the moon allowed Lin Cheng to accidentally touch the first chain of the eight gates in the starry sky, and in the subsequent adventure, he cracked the eight seals distributed on various planets in the solar system one by one. In this way, the secrets of the solar system were revealed, and mankind fell into unprecedented crises and challenges. After all, what kind of secrets are hidden behind the eight gates in the starry sky? How will mankind respond to threats from the universe? Please look forward to the exciting development of the main text! 本书汉本上架为起点中文网《起源：太空舰队》，国际英文版于本站发布！

Fate. A rather vague concept for mortals and weak beings. Even the strong might not be able to escape the clutches of fate. Will, a supreme being of the Universe thought that his life was pretty much the same as other experts in the Universe. He thought that he was just destined to chill and play around as he suffered nearly all his life to rise to the top but Fate was a very strange concept. Will who thought that he is above the laws of fate and density found himself get dragged by it again in the Chaos that unfolded due to gaining knowledge that wasn’t supposed to be known by him early in time. And before he knew it, the disciples he chose to teach after waking up from his slumber of millions of years, ended having him dragged by fate to play into its hands …… People thought that the end have started. Many different races thought that by the beginning of the chaos, many would end up losing a lot of their loved ones. At the same time, times of Chaos are also known as times of great Opportunities. Dangers and opportunities. When the incoming Chaos came, many people had this thought. But, they didn’t know that this was simply a prelude to just a bigger chaos. They live in a Universe that they thought that it is just like the many out there. A Universe, that the people outside have thought that it had been lost in the long river of History. Follow my journey as the destined among the inhabitants of the once-forgotten Universe rises again to power due to the sudden invasion from the Outside Realm. Watch the rise of Noah and Max. Two beings who managed to drag a Supreme Being like Will into the unfolding Chaos. …… I can’t promise that the first few chapters are enjoyable since I am a newbie author, but I am pretty sure that I am always evolving as I am trying to make my plot and storyline more perfect and more interesting. This Novel isn’t a slow-paced one but it isn’t fast-paced, the story is moving in moderation as many things are bound to unfold at the same time in different places. I don’t know if I am really delivering a story as I imagined in my head but I am doing my best as I am constantly improving and I hope that your reviews and comments can help me do a better job. I am always open to suggestions from readers. If you have any ideas that might go well with my story, you can just contact me on Discord or leave me a comment. I hope you have a good read. ~~~~~~~~~~ Chapters have word count between 1150 to 1600 Words Chapter 89--> Chapter --- Word count between 1500---1800 If you see that my story has some worth, please give Power stones to help make the novel more popular. PS: Art is not mine, if there are any problems, just contact me to remove it. ~~~~~~~~~ For people who would like to support me. https://ko-fi.com/devilsmercy026 For Contact. Discord: Devilsmercy026

Kenneth and Sam were best friends. Pero lingid sa kaalaman nilang dalawa, unti-unti na pala silang nagkakagusto sa isa't isa. Fate has other plans, though. Kenneth fell for Kristine, and Sam left, thinking na iyon na ang tadhanang nakaukit sa kanilang mga palad. Na hindi sila ang magkatadhana kailan pa man. But after 15 years, bumalik ng Pilipinas si Sam. Wala na si Kristine, at kahit na meron silang anak ni Kenneth ay hindi na ito makakahadlang pa sa kung ano man ang pwedeng mangyari sa pagitan nina Kenneth at Sam. Ito na nga ba ang magiging simula ng kanilang pag-iibigan na nag-ugat pa 15 years ago? Pero bago natin tunghayan ang kwento sa kasalukuyan, balikan muna natin ang kanilang naging kwento sa nakaraan. This is the primer to Moonville Series 2: Maybe This Time. Ito ang kwento kung paano nagkakilala sina Kenneth at Sam, kung paano sila naging magkaibigan, kung paanong nabago ang kanilang nararamdaman sa isa't sa, at kung paano sila nagkalayong dalawa. This is the story of how they were way back then.

A young fledgling city-state of Etris seeks to make a distinguished name for itself in the chaotic era of human emergence with the Titanomachia only a few decades behind them the ordinary citizens of Etris await the coming of their divine Consul. The one who will lead them to become the prophesied Etrian Empire is yet to be born. In the faraway tribal regions of Gallia a young boy is born to the tribe chief of the Veraxes. The boy is pale and smaller than most young ones in the tribe yet his destiny is to outshine all who came before and shall come after him. In another city-state of Junia the city lord has recently been bestowed a son and a daughter by the Gods and he has begun preparations of an invasion of the tribes that surround his territory. A prelude to an epic begins in 100 C.D. Hey everyone second time writing a story on Webnovel the first time was an experiment that made me learn much but hopefully this time it will be better. As always 3 chaps a week for this one could be in the middle of the week or at the end but 3 will fall definitely. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/UcT4fxta8h Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Rhagnar Have fun reading.

In 1265, part of the Southern Song Army defected to Kublai Khan, a prelude to the great Mongolian conquest of China. These Southern Song soldiers were incorporated into the humiliating "Newly Submitted Army". To reward their treason and soothe their wounded pride, Kublai Khan awarded farmland, clothes, cattle to them. As well as desirable Korean slave-wives. This story follows the games of seduction between a rebellious Garrison Commander under the Song and his deaf Korean wife as they are swept along Kublai Khan's great ambition to create an all-conquering Mongolian Empire.

This is the story of a boy who, despite his hard work, cannot be as good as his brother, considered a great prodigy, in martial arts, but the answer is clear, this is due to the fact that his skills are not being used in the right way, he must change his own style to follow his path.

Skyline University, a place where the rich and powerful attend. From well known and renowned families from all over the world come to home their skills, to become the best of themselves, future leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, businessmen, Models, Lawyers, Ect. All your dreams can be achieved here, as long as you have money and a good name, the university will accept you in any way shape or form. However if your unlucky like ‘Dean’ then you may find yourself in countless situations where your put down due to your social status i the hierarchy of power. Dean is a 19 year old living in his own, due to complications back home he’s runaway and made it to a city that’s completely unknown to him. But luckily he manages to fend for himself, landing three consecutive jobs just to pay for his living expenses, and to attend a the prestigious school Skyline University, in order to get a better job. But there’s always trouble awaiting our dear MC, from bullying, harassment, discrimination, and brutal life threatening fights. Dean struggles his way through this life called the big city, but without a doubt in his mind he still finds it better than being at his old home, he strives for a simple life and that’s all there is to it. Watch him as he make his way through this Prelude.

"A hero is made through sacrifice. With enough sacrifice, the gods will bestow that person with heroic powers to save the world or lead it." Heroes are natural occurrences in the world, almost every generation, there will be a hero born. However being a hero isn't granted for free, when one becomes a hero, they receive a task from the gods. It must be accomplished otherwise the hero will be cursed. There are different kinds of tasks, from the simplest ones such as helping a village survive through the winter or to raising a country from the ashes. But the rarest task is to slay. The current generation's hero, Raymond, is tasked to slay a demon that will appear in his city. And this demon is none other than her daughter. Will he be able to uphold his duty or will he be cursed? ==================================== I will be remaking and uploading this story to royalroad under a new title. Still same author name of Meruto.

In a world with magics nobles mercenaries and knights Alice, a member of the ruden household goes on a journey to find a purpose of her own outside of being a mage and a member of the ruden family

As they kissed, he pierced her chest with his sword. And she just silently accepted it, for she loved him.

In a thunderstorm night, there was a knock on the door of Evénfil's. As Rin Evénfil opened the door, he saw a small surprise, an infant! Named Lia Carsal, about a week old at that time and all alone, left on the door in a cold thunder storm night. Rin felt pity and decides to adopt her and raise her as his daughter since he didn't had one. As Lia grows up in an isolated environment due to various reasons (which you'll find in this story.). but then Rin decides to enroll her in an academy for her education. Lia has a secret! she discovers about herself a few days before she would start going to that academy. But will Lia, grown up in a gloomy isolated environment, able to manage meeting people? Will she able to keep this secret hidden from everyone? Will everything be same after that? Find that out!!! In this amazing Sci-fic story Amethyst! My one of the greatest works of all time.

Have you ever felt something so beloved...so precious that you can never part with it. A dream that is better than than the dark clutches of reality. A sweet reverie where you are granted everything you want. Will you not try to keep to forever and ever?

Jack transmigrated to a parallel world and locked on to a Judge System that provided rewards for punishing evil. Hence, an Adjudicator of Death who stood above the law was hence born. A livestream channel named Deathstream Channel hence appeared in various major livestream platforms, with a judge’s pen and a Death Notice sent to every criminal. *** [Name: Mogul] [Gender:Male:] [Age:45] [Job: CEO of Mogul Group] [Crime: Brutal killing of children] [Punishment:Decapitation] [Name:Natalie ] [Gender:Female ] [Age:33 ] [Job:Vagrant] [Crime:Abduction of women, forcing them into the prostitution of death] [Punishment:removal of limbs and reproductive organs, bleeding to death] [Name: Watton] [Gender:Male] [Age:47] [Job:Mob boss] [Crime:Gang fights, slaughtering civilians ] [Punishment: Death by a thousand cuts and skinning] All who received Death Notices were sent to the Deathstream Channel without exception, for death awaits while everyone in the world would watch as they were punished! No matter where you are or how noble a position you possess, a baptism of blood and fire awaits you once you receive the Death Notices. It is the prelude of death. Sinners—come receive your time of death!

The Night has fallen upon the earth. What mysteries lie hidden in the dark? What Wonders does the night bring? Do you dare to sleep? Do you dare, to enter the night? While most are scared of it, there are those that embrace it, that are born with it, and get molded by it. Where the light still shines, but the darknes of the truth seemes brighter, to try and survive is all we can do.