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In the crumbling, magic-forsaken empire of Veridia, where ancient cathedrals stand as skeletal monuments to a forgotten age, a clandestine war brews beneath the surface. Magic, once the lifeblood of the land, is now a forbidden whisper, hunted down by the zealous Inquisition. Yet, in the shadowed alleys and forgotten crypts, secret cults dedicated to the old ways thrive, their illicit rituals a desperate plea for power in a world stripped bare. Our protagonist, a young and resourceful smuggler, navigates this treacherous landscape, his survival dependent on his wits and his ability to slip through the cracks of imperial law. Drawn into the dangerous currents of Veridia's hidden magical underworld, he finds himself ensnared in a confrontation far grander and more perilous than any he has faced before. One fateful midnight, within the hallowed, decaying walls of a crumbling cathedral, he comes face-to-face with a high priestess of a forbidden cult. This encounter is not merely a clash of wills, but a collision of ideologies, a spark that threatens to ignite the smoldering embers of rebellion and expose the empire's deepest, darkest secrets. As the ancient stones bear witness, the smuggler must choose between self-preservation and a desperate gamble for a world yearning for the return of its lost magic. Key Themes: Forbidden Magic vs. Oppressive Authority Decay and Rebirth Survival and Rebellion The Allure and Danger of Power Moral Ambiguity Target Audience: Readers who enjoy atmospheric dark fantasy, gothic settings, and stories with complex moral dilemmas and high stakes.
Koodanga_Augustine · 1.8K Views

Never A Frown: A Classical Romance Story

Never A Frown Inspired by the song "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers ★ ~Volume 1~ Aside from being a skilled modiste in the little town of Isolde—and giving her father and grandfather the best life possible—Esmeralda dreamed of being swept up in a love story so extraordinary that authors would write about it and readers would daydream over it. She had begun to give up on that dream, though, when the Grand Duke of Eldengale unveiled a wonderful opportunity for both the lowborn and highborn. There, Esmeralda met a man who stole her heart: aloof, handsome, and most of all—forbidden. Why forbidden? He was a bodyguard to the son of the Duke—a son who wanted Esmeralda as his wife. But Esmeralda didn’t want that life. She didn’t want to be royalty. But who could she even tell? And how could she tell anyone, when everyone—except the one man she loved—was blinded by the lure of wealth? ★ ~Volume 2~ "Marrying a socially high and wealthy man will save us all from problems." That had always been Mrs. Ashcroft’s teaching to her daughter, Jeanette. She was deeply invested in the belief that wealthy men were the best thing that could ever happen to a young maiden. It blinded Jeanette to the point where she automatically fell for any man—as long as he had money. It wasn’t the best way to see life, especially with someone like Esmeralda as a close friend. Now, at twenty-three, Jeanette is still unmarried. Her mother is growing increasingly frustrated, and Jeanette is tired of chasing wealthy men—especially when they aren’t looking for her. Then one stop at a high-end shoemaker's shop changed everything. He was rich enough. He had a good heart. He was funny, handsome, and could capture any woman’s attention with his wolfish smile. He was Logan—a man who, upon seeing Jeanette, decided he would make her his wife. Only, this Jeanette didn’t have a mind of her own and was still controlled by her mother.
Diaval_ · 6.6K Views

A War for a Place to call Home: First blood

Sarus Fortress is a titanic bastion of stone, steel, and sorrow—an ever-expanding bulwark built by the Bullard Empire to encircle the accursed island at the world's end. Beneath that island’s ashen skies lie the shattered hearts and skulls of three dead gods, whose corpses still fester with divine malice. From them crawl endless horrors—monstrosities birthed from madness and spite—that claw relentlessly at the walls of reality, seeking to unmake all mortal life. To sustain the fortress and fund the eternal war, the empire long ago enacted the Tithe: a grim tradition that claims lives in lieu of taxes, conscripting men, women, and children alike into the grinding teeth of its war machine. Here, survival depends not only on strength, but on adaptation. Soldiers wield heirlooms that are passed through blood , channel blessings from careless gods, command alien spirits, and harness Mori—the lingering essence of the dead. Through the Bonding ritual that is performed by the followers of the great unison the graft the flesh of the enemy onto their own in desperate bids for power is common place . And yet, despite all this, the dead gods’ corruption spreads. This is the tale of five conscripts claimed by the Tithe—five souls bound not by blood or banner, but by the absence of home. A salt miner who murdered his kin to claim their mori-born magic. A disgraced noblewoman clawing her way back from exile with charm, spite, and ambition. A glass-winged pixie the size of a thimble, who named herself after her favorite animal and chose to follow humans out of love. A disillusioned blessed Apothecary who seeks a purpose as he lost his. A Veteran soldier born into the Fortress who has undergone the Bonding more times than she can remember, all to live up to the memories of her parents. Together, they are thrown into the gullet of war not as saviors, but as offerings. Whether they will survive—or change the shape of the world in their struggle—is a story still unfolding beneath the an unending sky.
Duckspuck · 3.9K Views

Real Young Lady Pampered By Bigshots After Coming Home

Since a young age, Su Qing already knew she was adopted and that her adopted parents didn’t like her. Hence, she learned to be independent as a child and became quite aloof. Aside from being slightly warmer toward her grandmother who she had lived with, she was indifferent to everyone else. Fearful that Su Qing’s mental health might be affected after her grandmother’s death, the doctors helped Su Qing find her biological parents and threatened them into taking Su Qing back. However, once Su Qing returned to Su Manor, she was immediately cornered by her five older brothers, all warning her not to get too close to them! Su Qing, who held no expectations for the Su family, chose to ignore them. To everyone’s surprise, after a certain period of time, these five brothers seemed to have changed and kept hounding Su Qing. Big Brother: This luxury mansion is for you. Do you like it? Second Brother: I heard you like sports cars. I just acquired this company, so just tell them what kind of sports car you like and they’ll make it for you. Third Brother: There’s a hundred million yuan in this card. Just ask me for more if this isn’t enough. Fourth Brother, carrying his laptop: I have scandals on everyone. You can see them all! Popular hunk Fifth Brother: I’ll scold whoever bullies you with my main social media account! When a man, who was kicked under the bed the first time they met, appeared at Su Manor’s door, asking Su Qing to proceed with their marriage as promised, all five brothers flew into a rage. “Scram! She’s our sister!” The man said, “Excuse me, she’s my wife.”
ACEE · 2.7M Views
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