Hollow Knight Lost Kin

Lumberling, a 42-year-old civil engineer, grew numb to the monotonous rhythm of modern life. Hoping to rekindle his sense of wonder, he set out on a solitary nature trip, only to stumble upon an ancient, forgotten pyramid. A strange red light burst forth, killing him instantly… and binding itself to his soul. Cast adrift in the void, his soul found no rest, until he awoke in the body of a young foot soldier, bleeding and broken on a war-torn battlefield in a world not his own. Determined not to die again, Lumberling fights to survive in this brutal new realm where knights clash with monsters, kingdoms rise and fall, and mysterious powers shape the fate of nations. Armed with a strange ability to devour the essence of those he slays, he begins to carve out a new path, one forged by blood, strength, and sheer will. But power alone may not be enough. In a world where danger lurks in every shadow, and ancient forces stir in the dark, can a lost soul rise above fate… or will he be consumed by the very essence he seeks to control?

Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading, I held on without surrender. Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light, I became a knight, resolute and bright.

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- Revian Corvus, the last scion of a fallen noble bloodline, clawed his way into the University of Velmira—a legendary academy where all his ancestors once stood. But in a world where worth is defined by magic, Revian is granted the weakest ability ever recorded: Float. A power so useless it’s considered a joke throughout the entire kingdom. Mocked by classmates and ignored by mentors, Revian faces a future of obscurity—unless he can uncover the hidden truth behind his laughable gift... and turn humiliation into legend.

"The power within you is loud but will the world listen?" In a world governed by Mantra—a universal energy that fuels strength, speed, and healing—humanity stands on a blade’s edge. Some are born with the potential to awaken Special Manifestations, rare abilities that defy logic and bend reality. These gifted few are trained and tested to become Mantra Knights, an elite force formed to protect civilization from threats beyond comprehension: violent creatures known as Abominations, and worse, the monsters still wearing human faces. Kaiyo Tsukehara, a lightning-charged teen with a sharp tongue and untamed power, has always dreamed of standing among the greats. But wanting to be chosen is one thing—proving you're worthy in the eyes of the six legendary Lances is another. And even harder is becoming a person remembered through generations.

In later times, whenever people spoke of that galaxy, they would always mention its guardian—and the identity of the guardian’s descendant, the so-called “Devourer.” But all of it began in the distant past, in an era of chaos when the inhabitants of the planet were still at war with one another, a time when an ancient catastrophe seemed to be returning—when a young girl forged a pact with the one who would one day become the guardian. Additional tags: #War #military #Power struggle #slowburn #romance #Monster #Lost civilization

Heaven favors the strong and wealthy. Hex realized that the day he was thrown out of the cloister and into the slums. He vowed to become the baron and show what being strong meant. To forge his own destiny, Hex scavenged the mountains, braving the cold solitude with a smile. At last, one day, he gained his chance on the verge of life and death. Even then, society and Fate tried to interfere. Faced with death, his Will didn’t waver and he gritted through, forcing his Heart to awaken. The Stone Heart in his chest defied his destiny and helped him write his own. Emboldened by his Heart of Stone, he walked the path to his dreams. His dreams, however, threatened to put him in the middle of the crossfire between Powers that could destroy Earth and Sky. Hex couldn’t allow his dreams to shatter. So, he sought to destroy all those who threatened his dreams. Follow a young man on his quest to fulfill his dreams, even if it meant to destroy Heaven and Earth. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I have a discord. Join to engage in discussions and endless talks about Fate, destiny, dreams, and whatever you desire. https://discord.gg/EPGbDykXW3

When the sun forgets how to rise, only shadows remain to remember its warmth." In a fractured world where cursed techniques have torn reality into pieces, a mythic realm known as Tenebris Hollow sits hidden between dimensions—a graveyard of forbidden power and unspoken truths. Three warriors, each bearing the burden of darkness, are drawn into the Hollow by fate, memory, and the lingering whispers of a fallen god. Karasu no Itou, the last disciple of the Raven Order, wields the god-eye Akagan—able to trap souls in eternities of illusion. A man who kills not to win, but to prevent. Silva Vespera, the mercenary known as the Coinborne, commands spectral crows with her Nocturna Pacta—binding her own life to the creatures she controls. She fights for gold… or so she tells herself. Yorugan Kurō, exiled heir to a dying temple, is cursed with Kuro’ei, a sentient shadow beast that hungers for carnage and grows stronger in darkness. His greatest enemy may be within. When these three converge at the center of the Hollow in pursuit of the legendary Orb of Unbinding, their powers clash, their pasts unravel, and the meaning of survival is rewritten beneath a broken moon. All shadows meet in the dusk. But not all of them leave.

The war ended with a sword through his heart. His new life begins with a dagger in his soul. Orion Myrelis died a hero… or so he thought. When he awakens in a silent void, stripped of everything but memory and regret, a message from the system delivers a cruel truth: [Congratulations. You have completed the tutorial.] Thrown into a world bound by the laws of a living Tower — a construct older than time and ruled by gods who were once men — Orion finds himself reborn not into glory, but into the cursed body of a failed climber. The boy named Ajax Zareth lingers inside, his soul trapped beneath Orion’s, amused and strangely grateful for the company. Together, they must navigate floor zero and prepare because the countdown to the First Trial was already ticking. Marked as a Drifter, Orion is an anomaly. The Tower bends around him. Beasts are drawn to him. And unlike the others… he has two traits. Prior to being reborn an ancient being took pity on his soul and granted him a unique power. One that could lead him to surpass even the gods if used right. But power always comes with a price — and Orion will soon learn that the Tower was never built to save him. It was built to test him. Break him. And if he refuses to climb… it will bury him.

In the moonlit expanse of the sea, a ship glides toward the enigmatic Isle of the Moon. Its crew, survivors of the realm where death lies in wait, approach a new dawn. A young stranger sits amidst the environment, his gaze fixed on the horizon, his thoughts a quiet symphony of contemplation. In a world of breathtaking grandeur, where the boundaries of mortality and peril remain veiled, the sands of time begin to whisper tales of the ancients. With the weight of forgotten chronicles upon his shoulders, the boy resolves within himself to venture into the unknown, to unravel the mysteries of epochs long buried. The untold histories and whispered sagas of yore—does sanity lie in heeding them, or in dismissing their allure? The enigmatic young man, Leon, carries but a few words in the depths of his thoughts. "Under the light of a fractured moon, I wish to tell a story."

A story which started with love would never end the same way..... Endings are painful ..... But everything has to end at some point of time... Then will pain of losing a loved one will it ever end or would it lead to something tragic... Wait and see.......................

When war finally ended, the Arcadians sought retribution from the nightmares they had suffered from demonkind. A noble Princess had taken her mother's mantle in order to uphold peace between the two races so humanity could co-exist with their fellow demons in a kingdom without strife, but war paved the road to peace in blood and such path is but a fragile thread awaiting to be ignited by the flames of hatred. Another great war awaits, but will she be able to avert it? Second iteration of the Knight's Fate saga chronologically speaking. Yes I'm starting from the second because the first was an utter failure when I tried to write it, it just didn't fit the mood of a fantasy novel unlike this one. Though don't worry this doesn't mean you can't enjoy this one before I write the first. This is the first story I've actually published so I appreciate any feedback, be it good or bad just let me know what you think.

The dead should stay dead. Kael Arvid repeated the words like a prayer as he adjusted the raven mask over his scarred face. The carved beak pressed cold against the bridge of his nose, the eyeholes narrowing his vision to slits of flickering torchlight. Beneath him, the ballroom of House Dain shimmered—a grotesque painting of gold and rot. Nobles laughed behind ivory masks, their gloved hands clutching goblets of wine dark as clotting blood. The air reeked of clove and something fouler beneath, like meat left too long in the sun. He hadn't come for wine. The dagger at his belt was hungry. It had waited seven years for this night. Seven years since House Dain's soldiers kicked in the door of his family's cottage. Seven years since he'd watched from the treeline as the flames turned his sister's screams to smoke. Seven years of imagining this moment—the moment he'd slide steel between Lord Dain's ribs and whisper his family's names as the light

Kimmi is no ordinary little girl, not in her own mind. Plagued by insanity, she speaks to voices no one else can heard and responds to truths no one else dares to hear. Many called her mad, but Kimmi was simply special—special enough to see and understand the enigmatic world of Simix in ways no one else could. In the crumbling world of Simix, Kimmi refuses to stand idle. Determined to uncover the cause of the worlds decay, she sets out on a journey into the unknown. Mocked for her resolve and shunned for her strangeness, she grows stronger—strong enough that no one can ignore her anymore.

In a dying world bound by failing systems and haunted by the dreams of a forgotten god, Kael was never meant to survive. Born with unlimited mana and cursed blood, he was destined to wear the Hollow Crown and fall like the kings before him. But Kael rejects dominion and in doing so, begins to unravel the prison that holds the Sleeper.

✰It was another ordinary day in Evergreen. Or was it? A conspiracy, an assassination plot and a royal tournament all converge on the same day; the very one in which a street urchin was just trying to get something to eat, only to find herself getting chased by dozens of guards! Was her stolen armload of bread really worth this much trouble?! One chaotic turn leads to another and before she knows it, she's been chosen as the Prince's knight! Join Chibi as she fights to adapt to her new role! And follow the Prince as he struggles to find his place in a crazy world that is anything, but ordinary! ✰What's in the box! - Two main characters! - An Outcast Prince! - A Street Urchin Knight! - An easy to understand power system! - Training Arcs! - A Large Cast of Interesting Characters! - Assassination Attempts! - Betrayals! - Mystery! - More than one slow burn Romance! - A shonen Anime in Light Novel Form! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✰Hello, everyone! My name is Yukano! ((o(^^)o))

No one ever thought that the population of people known as "ESPER" could increase. Unfortunately, some metaphysical activities resulting from a work accident have also become a global problem. For years, the United Nations had to lie to the world that the current conditions were fine. Those who were invisible moved in tandem with the development of human technology. Living a normal life is indeed a demand, no matter if someone is an esper. But is it possible? Especially this story begins with an individualistic guy. A regular student who is just an ordinary youth. What is love? What is the past? How do we live? Why are we afraid of death? Where is our position in this wheel of life? How worthy are we to be called...human? "The Endless Hollow"

Nothing to hope

Keiz Acrex, was a born in as a nobility in the Kingdom of Lecratia. But he was deem as failure. As he obtain a skill that doesn't fit his status as a noble. And was lacking in all of other area where a noble should excel at. But fate has something else in store for Keiz in the future. Becoming a dark monstrous knight, a fearocious entity that the entire kingdom afraid of. This was his story from the beginning.

They called me Hollow. No beast. No bond. No future. In a world where every sixteen-year-old is branded with a Burden and bonded to a Vault Beast, failure means death. The Trial Vaults are merciless—only the strong survive, and the Bonded thrive. But when my branding came, nothing happened. No summon. No power. Just silence. Everyone thought I was cursed. Weak. Fodder for the front lines. They were half right. Because I didn’t fail the bond. My beast never stood beside me—it was already inside me. Now, as I’m thrown into Vault Trial 09, hunted by monsters and manipulated by factions, something ancient stirs in my blood. A secret they tried to erase. A power even the Vaults fear. They made a mistake leaving me alive. And now? The Hollow is hungry.

Clide is a Hollow—part of a feared race of powerful beings hunted by humans and their allies, the Seraphim.

Ilya Valenpor was born a noble, but never lived like one. Branded a stain on her stepfather’s name and ignored by the court, her only value lies in her bloodline—and when a mysterious proposal arrives, she is sold into marriage like property. Her husband-to-be? Archduke Elias Wylt—the most feared man in the kingdom of Veltharion. Once hailed as the greatest sword master alive, Elias vanished from public life after a battle with a dragon left half his body burned and his soul scarred. Cloaked in shadow, wrapped in silk, he hasn’t been seen in over a decade. Some say he is cursed. Others say he is a monster. All agree: no woman should be sent to his side. But Ilya is done being silent. Thrown into a world of court games, ancient magic, and deadly secrets, Ilya knows she must either carve out power in the arms of the very monster the empire fears or succumb to the Knight in the Wooded Hollow.

DIRGE OF VORNHEIM: The Hollow Son In the frostbitten ruins of a forgotten kingdom, a boy was forged not born. His name is Thalric Vornheim, and his silence screams louder than war. Once the son of a disgraced general, now a nameless ghost marching through snow and steel, Thalric carries only two things: his broken blade, and the weight of the dead. But war doesn’t just kill bodies it butchers memories, burns love, and carves guilt into bone. And when blood rains from the sky, and a soft voice whispers from his past... “Don’t become the monster they see you as...” Thalric must choose: Will he survive as a man or rise as the legend they’ll curse forever?

Born in the shadows of scandal, the lone son of the King of the Ten Kingdoms in Beldam emerges from his mother’s secret exile. Illegitimate and unloved, he grows up in obscurity—nothing more than a rumor at court. With fire in his heart, he pledges himself to the knight’s path, channeling every ounce of rejection into swordsmanship, chivalry, and endless trials. From dawn drills to midnight duels, his quest is singular: win his father’s pride—even as the throne and its heirs loom out of reach. As he rises through the ranks, facing ruthless rivals, hidden conspiracies, and the expectations of a kingdom that scorns him, each victory fuels his ambition—and his despair. Will the blood of a king be enough to claim acceptance? Or will he be forever defined as the crown’s shadow?