Ardyn Izunia

In a world ruled by powerful Tamers who bond with mythical beasts, strength is determined by the rarity and loyalty of your companion. Kael Ardyn, a once-promising prodigy, was betrayed during his Awakening Ceremony. Instead of a majestic storm wyvern or a radiant phoenix, he was bonded with a seemingly useless, broken shadow fox named Umbra. Mocked by society and abandoned by those he trusted, Kael is left powerless—or so they think. What no one knows is that Umbra harbors a dark, ancient secret. The bond may be shattered, but it is not severed. Together, they uncover a system older than the gods themselves: The Broken Bond Interface, which allows Kael to reclaim severed bonds from other Tamers. With each shattered connection he steals, he gains access to new powers and the ability to free beasts trapped in cruel servitude. But Kael’s rise is not just about vengeance or power. As he journeys to free mythical creatures from their corrupted Tamers, he discovers a shadowy conspiracy: a divine hierarchy that exploits the very bond system that governs their world. The gods themselves may fear Kael's rise. Will Kael’s rebellion against the system lead to liberation—or the end of everything?

Rowan, an ordinary twenty-something with a penchant for fantasy novels, is suddenly pulled into the world of his latest read—Between the pages. In this brutal and unforgiving realm, he finds himself as a nameless soldier, doomed to die in the opening battle like countless others. However, instead of succumbing to the violence, Rowan discovers he has been granted a powerful and mysterious ability—the Shardbound System, which allows him to mimic the skills and abilities of those he observes, though only for short periods of time. Thrown into a world of politics, war, and treachery, Rowan must quickly adapt, using his newfound power to survive and navigate the shifting allegiances of the realm. Along the way, he encounters Ardyn, a morally ambiguous mercenary whose motives remain unclear, and the Crimson King, a tyrant whose conquest of the land seems inevitable. With every step, Rowan realizes that his presence in this world is no accident, and that the rules of the story are beginning to unravel. Now, Rowan must decide: can he survive long enough to carve out his own fate in a world where heroes are fickle and villains rule? Or will the story consume him as it does the countless nameless souls before him? One thing is certain—Rowan isn’t just an extra anymore. He’s a player in a story that’s changing by the moment, and his choices might just be the key to altering its course forever.

Born in the slums of the war-torn city-state of Drakmoor, Ardyn Veyne’s life was carved by betrayal, survival, and violence. At ten, he witnessed his family brutally executed during a coup. Sold into slavery, he endured years of unimaginable horrors until he seized an opportunity for escape, leaving a trail of blood behind. Now, armed with the enigmatic “System of Judgment”, Ardyn carves his path as a mercenary and information broker in a brutal, dystopian world. But the System doesn’t just grant power; it judges every choice he makes, offering rewards for cold pragmatism and punishing acts of unnecessary compassion. As political conspiracies, ancient forces, and personal vendettas intertwine, Ardyn is thrust into a game far bigger than himself—one where his decisions will tip the balance between the world's survival or its annihilation.

Kael Ardyn was an ordinary man burdened by the monotony of life—until the night he stumbled upon a shimmering crack in reality. Thrust into a dangerous new world governed by a mysterious system of skills, titles, and quests, Kael discovers he has been gifted two extraordinary abilities: Skill Replication, which allows him to permanently copy the skills of others, and Body Double, enabling him to summon clones and gain their experiences as his own. In this world of untold power and peril, where others must endure grueling quests to advance their abilities, Kael’s unique gifts set him on a path to unparalleled strength. But this world is not alone—portals to other realms have opened, bringing invaders with strange powers and deadly ambitions. As Kael defends his new home, he uncovers the deeper truth: his journey will span countless worlds, each with its own secrets, dangers, and opportunities. With the ability to transcend skill tiers, evolve creatures into devoted allies, and even build his own kingdom within an expanding inner world, Kael must navigate a web of war, diplomacy, and faith. Can he rise to become a godlike figure in a multiverse teetering on the edge of chaos? Or will the mystery of his transmigration consume him before he can find answers—or peace? The journey of survival and ascension begins here.

Title: The Shadow Monark(I had to do this because the name was taken) Synopsis Kael Ardyn, the first SSS-Rank Necromancer, walks a cold and solitary path in a world ruled by ranks and classes. While others strive for fame, he chooses to hide his strength, ignored by a society blind to his potential. But in the shadows of dungeons and the mysteries of a divided land, his legend begins. ---

In a world plagued by conflict between races, a mysterious force called mana has changed the order of life. This world is inhabited by various races, including humans, elves, dwarves, and orcs, who compete with each other to control this new power. After prolonged conflicts, the human, elf, and dwarf races decide to cooperate and form an alliance to defeat the orc race. Amidst this chaos, a boy named Ardyn lives in the village of Bria with his aunt Eladra, his uncle Darius, and his twin siblings Eldric and Lyron. In this world filled with mana, there are several types of powers, one of which is elemental powers, such as fire, water, earth, wind, lightning, plants, and three rare elements: light, shadow, and blood. A user of elemental power can usually control at least one element. Ardyn, who is only nine years old, has the ability to control all the elements. He often trains with his cousin, Kael Aurum, and his friends, Nolan and Rian. However, behind their everyday laughter and friendship, Ardyn is haunted by nightmares of a dark future—a future in which he will become the harbinger of destruction for everyone he loves. The first volume of Threads of Fate follows Ardyn's journey in mastering his elemental powers and preparing for the Mana Academy. Alongside Kael, Nolan, and Rian, Ardyn faces various challenges.

“I waited for you my entire life... and you were worth every minute.” Ardyn Lowell normally forgets his dreams. He’s a normal young adult who has good friends and a happy family. He should be contented with his life, but there’s always this nagging feeling of yearning in his heart, a longing for someone that never seems to disappear. In his dreams, however, he remembers everything. He remembers the man who always visits him, the man who always sits next to him on the edge of the fountain in a beautiful garden. He can never clearly see the face of this man, but the yearning in his heart ceases when he is with him. But when he wakes up, he forgets the man once again, and the longing in his chest never goes away. The day of his graduation ceremony comes, and Ardyn is late. Catching traffic on the way, he unexpectedly meets with a major car accident and dies quickly, suddenly. When he wakes up, he’s in another world. In this world, there exists a dark, malicious entity that threatens to destroy the entire planet and its people. This is where Summoners come into play. In order to seal away this entity, a Summoner must go on a journey and search for their 7 Guardians in order to summon the 7 Spirits that will aid them in sealing away this great evil. They must not fail, or else none will be able to survive. As an Otherworlder Guardian, Ardyn is faced with a massive, unfortunate burden. He must search for his Summoner, and he must also discover himself and his purpose along the way. The journey is long and filled with hardships, but they have no choice. They have no choice but to save this world in order to live. --------------------------------------------- — Inspired by Final Fantasy X and Fushigi Yuugi NOTE: This is an isekai fantasy BL (boy's love) novel. The story is descriptive and slow-paced while the romance takes its time since it's a slow burn. There will be some violent, gory, and disturbing scenes in the future, but there will be no mature, explicit (NSFW/R18) scenes in this story. Also, since there are multiple characters involved, they will have their own character arcs. [Story created by Rainflowers in 2021. Revised in Nov 2023.] --------------------------------------------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: Descriptions of blood, abuse, suicide, and deaths. --------------------------------------------- BOOK COVER COMMISSIONED FROM: Chandraneel (https://www.facebook.com/jjhemm) MY FACEBOOK: Leigh Connelly (facebook.com/leighannconnelly) ---------------------------------------------

Dr. Elaine Kastor, a brilliant yet reclusive theoretical physicist, never imagined her life’s work would end her life. In a catastrophic experiment that defied explanation, Elaine’s death marked the beginning of a far stranger story. Awakening in a fragmented multiverse held together by the mysterious Veilshard Nexus—an ancient, sentient system governing countless realms—Elaine finds herself bound to a new existence, both gifted and cursed. Inhabiting a foreign body with inexplicable abilities, Elaine discovers she is now reliant on the Nexus to survive. This vast, enigmatic network assigns her cryptic “Divergence Mandates”—missions that tether her to the Nexus’s fractured worlds, each brimming with political intrigue, arcane constructs, and alien logic. Her first destination, Liradelle, is a medieval realm where magic and ambition clash, yet hidden beneath its complexity lie whispers of a far-reaching conspiracy connected to the Nexus itself. But Elaine isn’t the only one entangled in the Nexus’s chaotic threads. Rivan, a reserved wanderer with an unexplainable bond to the fractures, and Ardyn, a fierce warrior caught between loyalty and survival, are also players in this cosmic game. Together, their paths converge, revealing threads of betrayal woven by the Nexus’s creators—the Custodians—who shattered their own creation in a misguided bid for control. As Elaine grapples with the rules of her rebirth, she discovers the fractures are alive, their chaotic energy holding memories, purpose, and hidden dangers. To unravel the truth of her resurrection, she must master not only the Nexus’s arcane class systems and magical sciences but also the unstable mechanics of the Multiform Divergence, an ultimate skill that bridges fractured realities and alters the laws of existence itself. However, the Nexus is no benevolent guide. Its secrets are veiled in riddles, and its stability depends on sacrifices that demand more than strength or intellect. Elaine’s memories grow increasingly unreliable, leaving her to question whether she is a pawn in the Nexus’s game—or a catalyst for its unraveling. In this sprawling journey of survival, power, and identity, every step through the fractures leads Elaine, Rivan, and Ardyn closer to a singular truth: the Nexus doesn’t simply connect worlds—it redefines the meaning of existence. But at what cost? Combining intricate worldbuilding, relentless intrigue, and high-concept fantasy, Veilshard Nexus immerses readers in a multiverse alive with questions of purpose, identity, and the fragile balance between chaos and control.

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

Echoes of the Shattered Veil follows Kael Ardyn, a thief who steals a mysterious shard from the Masked Choir, only to unleash its ancient magic. Transported to a strange forest, Kael finds himself pursued by the Choir and an enigmatic warrior known as an Ecliptica Seeker. As he uncovers the shard's dangerous power, Kael must navigate deadly battles and unravel a dark secret before the forces chasing him destroy everything. Will he survive the consequences of the Shattered Veil—or become its next victim?

In a world where noble houses guard the kingdom of Aetheria from the relentless threats beyond its borders, Kael Ardyn, the youngest son of the powerful House Ardyn, finds himself reborn into a life far different from his previous one as a cold-blooded assassin. Emotionless, calculating, and bound by duty, Kael must navigate the deadly politics and rigorous challenges of Aetheria’s prestigious academy, where both noble and commoner children are trained to wield magic and steel. With a natural affinity for shadow magic, Kael quickly rises in the academy ranks, his every action driven by precision and survival instincts honed over lifetimes of living in the dark. But Kael’s path is not one he walks alone. His closest rival and most unexpected ally, Seraphina Valewyn, heir to the frost-wielding House Valewyn, mirrors his emotionless existence. Together, they form an unlikely yet powerful alliance, united by their shared detachment from the world and a growing, unspoken understanding of each other. As Kael and Seraphina train, fight, and master their powers within the academy, they encounter enemies and allies alike—each with their own ambitions and secrets. But beyond the academy walls, a looming threat to the kingdom stirs, one that will test the strength, loyalty, and unity of all who wish to protect Aetheria. In a place where every relationship is a game of power and every trial a life-or-death struggle, Kael must decide who he can trust and how far he will go to achieve his goals. With shadows as his weapon and an icy companion by his side, Kael’s journey through the academy will not only shape him into a master of magic and combat but also forge him into the ruler of the shadows, a force capable of changing the fate of Aetheria itself. Yet even in this world of ice and shadow, where power is everything, Kael begins to realize that survival alone may not be enough. For somewhere deep beneath the surface of his emotionless heart, something stirs—something dangerous, something that could either lead him to greatness or destroy everything he has built.