Ardyn Izunia

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.

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?

“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) ---------------------------------------------

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.