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Elena has returned from hell, only to take revenge on the woman who replaced her.

Arcane Ascension: The Technomancer’s Legacy Elias Graham was just an engineer—a university student obsessed with technology, innovation, and solving problems. But when he is suddenly summoned to a war-torn world where magic reigns and science is nothing more than a forgotten relic, he quickly realizes that survival demands more than just knowledge. Branded as an outsider, Elias struggles against a society that sees him as weak, especially when he discovers his mana reserves are nearly nonexistent. But while others cast spells and wield swords, Elias builds. Armed with nothing but his intellect and whatever scrap he can scavenge, he begins forging his own path to power—creating a war armor that fuses magic and technology. But the deeper he delves into this world, the more secrets he uncovers. The ruling Academy, which controls all knowledge of magic, fears technology—and for good reason. Beneath ancient ruins lie remnants of the Vanguard, a lost civilization that once stood at the pinnacle of both science and sorcery. And within those ruins, Elias discovers a chilling truth: he is not the first Technomancer. With war looming between the Academy and forces beyond the stars, Elias must race against time to unearth the secrets of Project Genesis, unlock the power of the legendary war armor, and fight enemies who see him as either a threat or a savior. As his inventions evolve, so too does the battlefield—pushing him from a lone engineer into a commander, and ultimately, the only one who can stand between humanity and extinction. But history has a habit of repeating itself. The last Technomancer failed. Elias refuses to. In a world where magic dominates, he will rise as the first warrior of science. The question is—will he change the world, or will the world break him first?

ABGESCHLOSSEN! Schnipsel: Vor einem Jahr wurde Raine aus der Nervenheilanstalt entlassen und musste im Waisenhaus leben. Es war nicht der beste Ort. Zumindest nicht für jemanden wie sie. Bis sie eines Abends auf ihn traf. *** Er hielt den Wagen an. Sie klammerte sich fester an die Decke und Raine fragte sich, ob sie etwas falsch gemacht hatte. Sie konnte es spüren, als Torak seine Hand nach ihr ausstreckte. Wird er mich schlagen? Raine schauderte bei diesem Gedanken. Torak zog ihr den Kapuzenpulli vom Kopf und strich ihr sanft das Haar hinter das Ohr. "Tu das nicht." Sagte er fest, "Ich will dich sehen, versteck dich nicht..." ************** "Der Geist des Schutzengels wird dem Menschenkind neues Leben einhauchen. Drei Schutzengel werden wieder in die irdische Welt hineingeboren werden und ihr drei werdet ihre Beschützer sein." "Beschützer!!!?" Jedrek schnaubte. Schließlich blieb er stehen, drehte der Mondgöttin den Rücken zu und blickte sie aus der Ferne an, seine Augen glitzerten rot vor Zorn. Seine Wölfin war wütend. "Warum glaubst du, dass wir dir helfen werden?" fragte Kace und verengte seine obsidianschwarzen Augen, während sein Wolf die Kontrolle über ihn übernahm. Er war der Jüngste der drei und der am wenigsten temperamentvolle unter ihnen. Die drei waren von Selene verflucht worden, weil sie mit ihrer Wildheit die höchste Macht und Autorität anstrebten. Die Mondgöttin segnete sie zur Strafe für ihr grausames Verhalten nicht mit einer Gefährtin und zwang sie, sich an diesem tödlichen Krieg mit den Dämonen zu beteiligen. "Ihr wollt uns zu Sklaven für diese kränklichen Kreaturen machen!?" fragte Torak ungläubig. "Habt ihr keine Angst, dass wir sie in zwei Hälften reißen?" Der Schutzengel war so zerbrechlich und sie als Lykanthropen wussten die Schwächen nicht zu schätzen. "Nein, das werdet ihr nicht." sagte Selene geduldig. "Du wirst nicht ihr Sklave sein und sie nicht verletzen, du wirst sie in jeder Hinsicht wertschätzen." Jedrek lachte bedrohlich, als er das hörte, die Wiederauferstandenen der Bestie waren ihnen egal, sobald sie ihr Territorium betraten, mit oder ohne Schutzengel, würde er ihren Körper in Stücke reißen. "Ich werde der letzte Mensch sein, den sie sehen werden, wenn ich sie finde." Er bezog sich sowohl auf den Schutzengel als auch auf den Dämon. Aber die nächste Stimme von Selene war von Heiterkeit durchzogen, als sie sprach. "Du wirst deiner Gefährtin nicht wehtun." ============================ Sitzung 1 (Kapitel 1 - 394) : Torak Donovan - Raine (abgeschlossen). Sitzung 2 (Kapitel 395 - 628) : Kace Donovan - Hope (abgeschlossen) Sitzung 3 (Kapitel 629 - 1083) : Jedrek Donovan - Lilac (abgeschlossen) Session 4 (Kapitel 1084 - in Arbeit) : Nebengeschichten ============================ Dies ist eine Werwolfgeschichte und natürlich eine Fantasy! Da jeder seine eigene Version des übernatürlichen Lebens hat, versuche ich hier, meine zu schreiben. Wenn du schon andere Werwolfgeschichten gelesen hast, wirst du wissen, dass es Ähnlichkeiten und Unterschiede gibt. ============================ ***Vorsicht! Englisch ist nicht meine Muttersprache, daher besteht die Möglichkeit, dass Sie grammatikalische Fehler finden (ich habe es nicht absichtlich getan), wenn es Ihnen unangenehm ist, lassen Sie es mich bitte wissen, damit ich es korrigieren kann. *Du bist gewarnt worden ^^ Jede konstruktive Kritik ist sehr willkommen! .......................................................................................... ##Meet me on instragram : jikan_yo_tomare ##Cover by: @Gisel.arts Schau dir meine anderen Geschichten an: **PURPLE DAWN TILL DUSK: am liebsten durch die Zeit **DIE GESCHICHTE DER DÄMMERUNG

The sugary sweet life of the beautiful young Miss Asher. Plunged into wealth and riches, while growing under an umbrella shade from the stench of poverty and struggles. The Riechard family's lovely little Miss, who grew absent from her parents love; from a young age living under the Reichard family household. She waxed quickly older with time. Becoming a woman of noble virtues and good characters. Graduating from a top institute of medicine and a perfect fiance who loves and pampers her along with his family. Her world came to crash, when false news flies all over the city. Showcasing her life; painted as immoral and loose virtue, tarnishing the perfect image and reputation once built. Pushed from the once family that raised her, canceling her engagement proposal and left devastated. ----- A rainy night in Tyle city. The silhouette of a petite woman walked under the rain in the empty street, amidst the heavy beating and showering droplets. She dragged her weary herself through the cold and judging streets fully drenched as a lifeless corpse pushed around. Her clothes stuck to her from the rain, with eyes devoid of an actual sight. Crossing the deserted roads across the street, when a car collided into her, falling unconscious on the wet road. Asher opens her eyes, slowly to the soft warmth around her, feeling like death had taken her; only to see an intravenous inserted in her hands and beside her bed a man stood there holding a paper. " Miss, my boss saved your life. In exchange he wants a marriage contract with you. "

In a world of extraordinary powers, Echo's ability to rewind and copy brief moments in time is considered weak. Determined to prove that strength isn’t everything, Echo fights alongside his powerfull friend Vanguard and the brilliant strategist Astra, to climb the ranks of the Hero Association. But as they rise, the gap between power and purpose grows wider. When he is forced to confront his own limitations, Echo must decide: will he fade into obscurity, or redefine what it means to be a hero?

The clock struck midnight when Ruelle heard the echo of footsteps. She tensed, the fine hairs on the back of her neck standing on end in the cool night air. "You shouldn't be here," Ruelle whispered, her voice a breathless murmur. The silhouette finally came to stand under the moonlight, his dark red eyes watching her and his inky black hair ruffling. "Shouldn't I?" His voice was a dark caress, and she stood there captivated by the danger he exuded like perfume. "I haven’t seen you for the last two days," his tone low. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against the silk of her nightgown, tracing the trembling outline of her collarbone. "Tell me, were you avoiding me, or perhaps... entertaining other offers?" Ruelle’s heart raced, her breaths shallow. She declared, "I don't belong to anyone.” "A bold claim," he murmured, his breath a tantalising chill against her skin as he leaned in. "Yet here you are, pulse racing, your body tensed as if in anticipation of my touch." His fingers gripped her chin, tilting her face towards his. The moonlight caught his eyes, revealing a glint of predatory intent. "Or must I remind you whose touch you truly crave?"

The Eryndor Star System is on the brink of collapse and Its dying star, Solara Eryndra, is slowly losing the ability to sustain the worlds that orbit it. Amid this crisis, Solara Concordium launches Project Skylar—a desperate mission to unlock the secrets of Nexus Gate and restore balance but at greater costs. As fate wills it, Skylar Sunforge, a member of the Concordium’s Vanguard, chances upon Nexus Star—a powerful and ancient artifact—on a mission to the desolate world of Oblivion’s Verge. The artifact fuses with him and grants him extraordinary powers while burdening him with its immense will. With Solara Eryndra dying fast, Skylar is left with only two choices: Unite the factions to complete Project Skylar and save the system, or Forge his own path at the risk of plunging Eryndor into eternal darkness.

Das Ashwood Hotel ist kein gewöhnlicher Lost Place. Es ist ein lebendiges Grab. 1930 starben bei einem mysteriösen Brand 23 Menschen in seinen prunkvollen Hallen - darunter ein Mädchen, das nie gefunden wurde. Seitdem flüstern die Wände von verstummten Schreien, Asche regnet von der Decke, und wer das Hotel betritt, wird Teil seiner unheimlichen Legende. Als vier junge Urban Explorer das verfallene Gebäude erkunden, ahnen sie nicht, dass sie nicht nur Geistern, sondern dem Hotel selbst gegenüberstehen. Sven, der Ängstliche mit dem Blick für das Unsichtbare. Natalia, die Diva, die ihre Fassade aus Sarkasmus und Lippenstift bröckeln spürt. Jacob, der Tough Guy, dessen Coolness in Rauch zergeht. Und Lucas, der Idealist, der zu spät merkt, dass einige Geister nicht fotografiert werden wollen. Doch das Ashwood hungert. Seine Flure verändern sich, seine Opfer kehren als Schatten zurück, und der Gestank von Rauch wird zum Würgen real. Als die Gruppe erkennt, dass sie nicht zufällig hier ist - dass das Hotel sie gerufen hat -, beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen eine unerbittliche Vergangenheit. Doch wie kämpft man gegen Mauern, die atmen? Und was passiert, wenn der Geist, der dich jagt... dein eigenes Spiegelbild ist?

What would you do if you slept at night and woke up the next night? ...because dawn never came. Yvonne, with a vivid memory of the day before dusk can recount a very usual and beautiful day. But she can't say the same for the next day, because it never came. Stuck in an endless night, she must learn and survive along with others. But none of it is possible without Harry, the stubborn son of their next door neighbour and the one who will eventually climb the tiers of the dark realm of Aemot. Aemot, dusk of men and dawn of the etherworld. A mythical mystery among men, amongst whom the few of them hold almost no tangible knowledge of... Hop on deck with the crew as they strive to gain footholds and survive an inevitable storm of darkness...

Lady Rhea Montgomery, Countess of Riverian has the perfect life. A wonderful, powerful husband who rules his county with dignity and honour. Enough wealth to keep her dressed in the finest of silks and decked in jewels to enhance her radiant beauty. And people who love her as their beloved Countess. Life is perfect, until suddenly it isn't and Rhea loses everything to a woman younger and more capable. Becoming no one after being someone is almost too much to bear and just when Rhea resigns herself to her fate, along comes Lord Augustus Holloway, Duke of Ravenholm. Everything she has heard about the powerful and dangerous man says to stay away but his sweet fondness for her says otherwise. Augustus seduces Rhea into his frightening yet exciting world and leaves her questioning whether she could be someone without Lanon, and if her connection to him is worth the chaos it brings into her once peaceful life. Rhea had once been a merchant's daughter and then a Countess. If she played the game right, and she damn well will, she could become a Duchess or maybe even Queen. ____ Note: There is some confusion because of the language I use and the setting but please be aware that THIS IS NOT A HISTORICAL NOVEL. It's a mix between 19th/20th century society and values and modern day technological advances. Please keep that in mind so you don't go in with expectations that will not be met. If you're cool with that, go right ahead and enjoy.

Odyssey to Dominion: Flint Barimah, Wielder of a SSTM DC In the tranquil village where his journey began, young Flint Barimah's life is forever altered by a celestial light descending from the heavens. Drawn by curiosity, Flint discovers a mysterious spaceship containing the Sequence Synthetic Management Data Cube (SSTM DC), a formidable System created by the legendary Nytri Elnora Alcore. The SSTM DC, along with its enigmatic universal communication linker, Arrmitsha (an artificial soul crafted to link multiverses) takes Flint as its wielder. Flint's world shifts dramatically as he embarks on a mission to harness the system's power, striving to increase his strength and uncover the universe's deepest secrets. By his side is a mysterious girl, sent to aid, guide, and mentor him, who becomes his steadfast companion and teacher. Before Flint fully realizes his potential, the curse afflicting his sister is broken, a cruel trick by a mischievous goddess. As he continues his journey, Flint learns that not all beings are as benevolent as they appear, prompting him to confront both gods and devils in a bid to restore peace to his world. The stakes escalate when Flint discovers the true purpose of the SSTM DC: to prepare Earth for an impending invasion by a formidable alien force known as THE FALLEN. With newfound allies from another universe, they rally Earth's Vanguard Forces to defend their home. The ensuing battle teeters on the brink of civilization's collapse, but reinforcements from Universe One, including the elite Black Core soldiers, turn the tide of war. In a climactic showdown, Flint and his allies face the ultimate adversary, the Fallen One, a leader among the alien invaders who escaped defeat in Universe One. Victorious yet aware of the persistent threat, Flint rises as an ambassador for the Resistance, joining the charge to liberate Earths across the multiverse from alien oppression. Witness Flint's transformation from a simple village boy to a legendary hero in " Odyssey to Dominion: Flint Barimah, Wielder of a SSTM DC" a sequel to "Odyssey to Dominion."

Following Garran's journey who is a vanguard, he is tasked by the Order to exterminate demons infested in certain area. Throughout his adventure, he shall face a lot of obstacles. Unbeknownst to him, his mission would be a turning point of his life — forever changes his future into the most hated man, forced to wear an unwanted title made of misunderstanding. He shall be exiled and start over a new life in the new soil. Will he regain his honor back? Cleans his name and moving on? -sorry if there are any mistaken, English is not my first language, lol. -everything is fiction, if there are anything resembles to real life or other works, it is purely coincidence. -image cover skull and dagger (ai variation) by dgim-studio on freepik

In a city called Dunmore, where a weakened dome stands between its people and bloodthirsty demons, Aric, a young, defiant fighter who believes in equality, is part of its Vanguard: fearless soldiers that keep the demons at bay. When the crystal holding their dome—a remnant of the goddess Ilona—suddenly fails and throws the city into chaos, he’s among the brave ones sent beyond the walls to chase a shard of the Aetherion, a sentient energy that could save or destroy them, pulling him into a treacherous wasteland where survival is always beyond reach. The flawed gods resurface, their inevitable end drawing near, scheming and weaving promises to manipulate oblivious mortals into their power plays. But gods and men don't mix easy, and alliances tend to fray, turning friends to foe in a heartbeat as blood of both mortals and divine beings are spilled. Out there, Aric finds the enemies closer than anticipated, truths in his blood he never wanted, and each ally he makes, becoming casualties of enemies he can’t outrun. And as the realms are on the brink of annihilation, Aric must face the truth: sometimes, the greatest threats comes from those who have sworn to protect. Loss after loss builds Aric, altering his perception of the world, as he loses his moral tether, transforming from a man to something else. When an Obsidian Rift is about to release an ancient evil from their earthly prison, gods and mortals rally to make one last stand. Will Aric save the realms—or will he be the fire that consumes it all?

After his elder sister's death, Koa finds himself alone in this dark world, shrouded in mystery. His new life comes with many obstacles, and although he tries to live as peacefully as possible, it seems as if everything in this world is trying to kill him.

"Only in the chaos of war, will we thrive in bodies of steel..." In a future where humanity traded flesh for silicon salvation, the POLARIS archive was meant to be eternity—a digital Eden where war-torn souls fused into a timeless collective consciousness. But eternity, it turns out, has a glitch. By 135 ACE, whispers ripple through the void: entire sectors of POLARIS are going dark. Energy reserves bleed dry. Data streams fracture into echoes of their former selves. The survivors—now more code than human—splinter into warring factions, scavenging the corpse of the physical world through hulking VANGUARDs, ancient machines that once terraformed dead worlds. In this decaying paradox of unity and chaos, survival belongs to those who manipulate the shadows… Kagiro thrives in those shadows. A broker of secrets and stolen energy, he trades in the desperation of others, weaving alliances with mercenary AIs and data-pirates. His endgame? To claw his way to the heart of POLARIS, where the last flicker of power lies hidden. But ambition blinds him to the cyan-haired specter on his trail—a girl forged from the archive’s collapse, armed with a vendetta no algorithm can predict. She knows what broke POLARIS. She knows what Kagiro wants. And she’ll burn every sector to ash to bury the truth. =========================================== Cover Artist Credit: KU P.S: This is my first story so please be patient. Criticisms and feedbacks are all welcomed, but please be constructive and well reasoned. This novel will also be posted on Scribble Hub.

In a world where creatures known as Spirit beasts tear anything they see apart, from woman and men to children. An association is made to deal with this phenomenon called the SHA "Spirit Hunters Association, our protagonist Ao Hinote, is a below average, weak 15-year-old demi-human with slightly above average intelligence who always dreamed to become a hunter as a child. He ended up applying to attend a school made for creating Spirit Hunters, but it seems there is far more to this school and the association than the kingdom led on. Will Ao be able to become strong enough to join the school, will his intelligence be enough to help him pass? What else is there to the school that the kingdom isn't telling him?

Adrian was an orphan who was a clever and cheerful child grown into a wonderful adult while engrossed in the novels of fantasy. One day, while Going to a Business Proposal that's going to give his company the perfect kick start, his life took an unexpected turn. While Saving a child on the Road the Truck Hit him claiming his life. "What a cliche way to die Sigh" He inexplicably found himself Reincarnated into the world of Humanity's Vanguard, inhabiting the body of Caelum Aster A Dragon. A Character that Should not have Existed in the Story. "Since the Story already changed from my Existence alone might as well live my way"

"You just had to swallow it didn't you ?" After Kai finds himself in the middle of a crossfire between Crimson Vanguard and Vortex Order over the last seal of Alzarel, he manages to get a hold of it and after persuasion from a voice in his head he swallows it. "Could you stop talking for once!" Kai eventually finds out the real truth about the seal, his actions forcing him to share a body with over a thousand year old sorcerer who can manifest himself but only under Kai's will. He now has to bear the responsibility of being the last seal of Alzarel with the guidance of Renjiro Kurozaki the original last seal of Alzarel. PS: Kai is short for Kyler

A teen from earth gets reborn to a world full of magic and summons. How will he cope into the world full of mysteries and powerfull creatures. Read to find the journey of Areck Yeck

Kaelen is a young boy who'll do anything to wake his slumbering mother. However, what he didn't know is the fact that his mother's condition is caused by a curse from an unknown world. Soon after, he is transported into that very world where he is recruited by a Princess to be her own personal guard in the midst of an upcoming battle for an ascension to the throne. ***The first three chapter might looked a bit awkward and slow paced, but after that is where all the fun and action begin :)**

Amelia Harper never thought she’d fall in love with a stalker—especially not one as awkward and hopelessly bad at flirting as Oliver. But life has a funny way of turning the creepy into the cute. Between imaginary cats giving terrible dating advice, best friends with no filter, and a boy who watches her like she’s his entire world (in the least serial-killer way possible), Amelia’s love story is anything but ordinary. As their clumsy romance unfolds—filled with hilarious misunderstandings, heart-fluttering moments, and an undeniable connection—Amelia realizes that love isn’t about grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s found in quiet glances, accidental confessions, and the boy who’s been there all along. But love isn’t a fairytale, and growing up means learning when to hold on… and when to let go. A rom-com filled with laughter, love, and a little bit of magic—because sometimes, the best love stories begin in the shadows.

"Raindrops fell over the two silhouettes remaining in the park. They leaned onto each other, providing a warm refuge that nullified the freezing water. The two girls allowed the tears of the sky to wash all their thoughts away, hands intertwined in the process. Love was the only console they had left." Adda has had an overall harsh and mediocre life, with controling parents and lack of meaningful friendships. However, pnce she meets Tania, her life starts changing uncontrolably, suffering a rollercoaster of emotions full of problems that will try to destroy her. Will she be able to find her way out of it? And what will become of their friendship?

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

[Mature Content] "The brightest light casts the darkest shadow" Eirin lived her life in the shadows of her precious friend, but she soon fell into deep chaos after she stumbled upon a humanoid that tried to take her life without an ounce of hesitation. She was saved by a group of people who wielded unknown abilities, and the moment she woke up, it all felt like a nightmare. Just when she thought she had escaped death, the people who saved her are now the ones after her life. Misfortunes started going her way, and creatures unknown to her appeared one by one, taking the most precious person away from her and leaving Eirin in despair. Secrets started unfolding, and the monster Eirin sought for so long was not the one she expected them to be.

After a tragic accident, an ordinary young man awakens in a new world teeming with floating islands, supernatural abilities, and mysterious dangers. Reincarnated in a body he doesn’t recognize and granted a cryptic "system" that refuses to explain itself, he’s thrust into Vanguard Academy—a high school where only the most powerful and determined survive. With no clue why he’s been chosen or what the system wants from him, he must navigate a cutthroat world of rivalries, alliances, and mind-bending challenges. Armed with courage, wit, and untapped potential, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his reincarnation and the forces pulling the strings in this enigmatic universe. Can he rise above the chaos, or will he fall like countless others before him? Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling and The Beginning After The End, this story blends reincarnation, epic battles, and intricate worldbuilding into a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.

In a world where the Awakening has granted humanity supernatural abilities, strength determines one's fate. The weak are left to struggle, while the strong rise to power. Ace Vanguard, once an ordinary man, finds himself at the center of chaotic events. But when a near-death encounter triggers his power, Ace gains an ability unlike any other—one that allows him to absorb, refine, and enhance the abilities of others. With enemies lurking in the shadows and powerful factions vying for control, Ace embarks on a journey to forge his own path, gather allies, and challenge the ruling elite. The battlefield is ever-changing, and survival is not guaranteed. But one thing is certain—Ace will rise, and the world will remember his name. When the weak defy destiny and the strong tremble, who will stand at the top? The era of Global Awakening has begun. // Author here, I'm very new to the whole Webnovel writing and English is not my native language. If you guys like and enjoy the story than please comment add the story to your library and some powerstones would help lot. All of this doesn't cost anything it's free and it helps me a lot.//

Remy LeBeau—better known as Gambit, the smooth-talking, card-throwing mutant of the X-Men—was used to playing high-stakes games with fate. But when a battle against a cosmic-level threat goes horribly wrong, he finds himself blown to pieces… and yet, not dead. Instead, he wakes up in a completely different world, one of swords, magic, kingdoms, and monsters. Even stranger—his mutant powers are still with him. In a world where magic is everything, Gambit’s ability to charge objects with kinetic energy makes him one of the deadliest wild cards in existence. But with no allies, no X-Men, and no idea how he got here, he must: Survive as a rogue in a kingdom filled with corrupt nobles and power-hungry warlords. Use his charm, wit, and skills to con, steal, and gamble his way to the top. Join—or overthrow—guilds, assassin networks, and magical orders. Unravel the secret of why he was sent to this world… and if there’s a way back. But trouble always follows a man like Gambit. From beautiful but dangerous sorceresses to deadly knights who see him as a threat, everyone either wants to use him, kill him, or claim him. With a deck of charged cards, a silver tongue, and a gambler’s instinct, he’ll do what he does best—bet against the odds and come out on top. After all, in this world… he’s the ultimate wild card.

After his sudden death in his ordinary world, Aric, a humble but driven young man, awakens in a realm filled with ancient magic, mythical beasts, and kingdoms vying for power. He’s not just reborn, though—he's the reincarnation of a powerful, nearly mythical figure known as the Celestial Vanguard, a warrior-mage who once wielded powers that protected the balance of the realms. The catch? Most of his memories from that past life are locked away, forcing him to rediscover his former abilities while cultivating new powers in this vibrant yet dangerous world.

In a world where elemental power is dictated by birthplace, lineage, and environment, twelve nations vie for strength while the scars of a past war linger. Kael Astra, born in Stellaris — the meteoric zone known for gravity manipulation — lives under the shadow of his brother’s execution after the Fourth Great Knight War. Branded as a traitor's kin, Kael and his family escape to Zephyris, a peaceful nation of wind manipulators, hoping for a fresh start. But Kael refuses to let the truth remain buried. With a fierce spirit and an unpredictable blend of gravitational and wind abilities, he sets his sights on the Hydronis Grand Tournament — a competition that could catapult him from an outcast to a contender on the world stage. As Kael battles rivals, unravels forgotten histories, and discovers his brother’s hidden past, he realizes the war never truly ended — it merely changed shape. In a land where alliances shift like the wind and meteoric power holds ancient secrets, Kael must rise beyond his clan’s stigma, confront the forces that destroyed his family, and uncover the truth behind the abandoned thirteenth nation. The Vanguard will rise again — and this time, the stars themselves will bear witness. The winds whisper of war. The earth trembles with secrets. The sky watches as a fallen name ascends. Welcome to the Astral Vanguard.