Xeno Trunks

They say she’s a monster. A myth. A demon wrapped in human skin. They call her the Witch in the Woods. They should have called her a warning. Hazel-Anne Davis was raised in the Devil's Playground for the end of the world—part human, part demon, full survivalist, and absolutely done with it all. When she wakes up in the dying body of a child in a foreign world, she doesn’t cry or panic. She builds. She kills. She survives. The mountains become her home, and she becomes the nightmare whispered about in drunken taverns and frightened war councils. No army ever returns. No trespasser lives. Until she met them. Dragged from her mountain, drugged and bound in a trunk like some barbaric trophy, Hazel-Anne is forced into the glittering prison of the royal court—a place where daggers hide behind fans, poison is poured in porcelain cups, and obedience is expected from women who should know their place. Hazel does not know her place. And if she does, she refuses to stay in it. Five powerful men—each dangerous in their own right—are about to learn that the “witch” they stole is no savage. She’s smarter than they are. Deadlier than their worst enemies. And she’s done playing by anyone else’s rules. Now all of them—the scarred warrior prince, the genius Crown Prince, the demon-eyed general, the assassin in the shadows, and the merchant wrapped in silk and lies—will have to decide: Will they try to control her? Or will they kneel before the storm they’ve unleashed? Either way, at the end of the day, the Witch will have her revenge.

For 10 years, camp pinebrook had been closed. People say the forest claimed too many kids. But this summer, the camp is reopening for a 'healing and restoration' program for teens who've experienced trauma... something about bonding with nature and reconnecting with joy. 17- years old Caleb doesn't want to reconnect with anything. His twin sister went missing at that same camp (although it beared a different name at that time) years ago. His parents made up this story that she was burnt in the forest fire alongside others who attemded that camp, they buried 'her belongings' since they couldn't find her dead body. Now, Caleb is back. To crack the case and find out the truth behind the missing kids from 2015 alongside his sister. Camp pinebrook- This camp looks normal in the day with normal camping activities going on. But at night... the woods whispera chant- campers sleepwalk into the forest and forget they ever left. Also, strange wooden effigies appear near tents. And worst of it all? Caleb starts seeing his sister! Alive! Smiling! Calling him into the woods. Except, something is wrong with her, she is not quite how he remembered her to be. He tries to tell 'someone' that he found his dead sister alive but no one believes him. The only person who believes him is a girl, Zari, whose cousin also vanished the same summer his sister did. They both work hand-in-hand to uncover the mystery that occured in 2015. As they uncover the camp's disturbing past, they find out jornals from former campers, warnings carved into tree trunks and a map to a place called 'The Red Clearing' Whatever lives in the forest doesn't kill, It keeps! And the more time he spends with Zari, the more he realises: They're next!

Kashton Berry never believed the world when they called his father insane. Everyone, including his own mother, mocked Dr. Alan Berry's claims that merpeople were real. But Kash always knew his father had been chasing something bigger than myth. Determined to uncover the truth, Kash travels to the isolated island where his father spent his final years, only to discover a hidden underground lab, a 12-foot glass tank, and a trunk filled with notes on a species humanity refused to acknowledge. But nothing prepares him for what he finds next. A living, breathing merman, nothing like the creatures Kash had imagined. Not a monster. Not a myth. Something far more human, far more dangerous... and far more impossible to resist. As mystery unravels and undeniable tension simmers between captive and captor, Kash must face the truth: Some legends aren't meant to be studied. Some are meant to fall for. Get ready to dive deep into a world of dangerous secrets, unique mating rituals, and a merman with a unique c**k. A fantasy alien romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave you gasping for more.

In a universe where humanity is surrounded on all sides by xenos, rift creatures, abominations, and even other humans do they truly stand a chance? is there truly a hope that wont be snuffed out by an eldritch abomination?

In a remote jungle nestled between Chu City and Whitewater City within the Da Xuan Country, a thin and frail figure was leaning against a thick tree trunk. Both of his legs were spread apart in a relaxed manner. This figure belonged to a thirteen or fourteen-year-old teenager. Aside from his unusually pale face, the boy had fairly common facial features. His clothes were loose-fitting and a bright shining steel sword was carelessly thrown by his side.

First of all,I am a huge fan of Dragon Ball since childhood. RIP Akira Toriyam❤️ But I am tired of waiting for Goten and Trunks to grow up. Like bro,I have grown up to be an exult and those two are stuck as kids:) My fav characters are future Trunks and future Gohan.Since childhood,Gohan has a special place in my heart.But he became almost powerless later in super... I know that he got his limelight in 'Dragon Ball Super:Super Hero' movie.But 'Dragon Ball Daima' ignored Gohan,like he never existed. So,I am here to write and spread my work. Dive in and read the prologue.It will make you understand better;)❤️

My name is Fiubun, the second child of a fatherless family. Son of a stunningly gorgeous songstress mother with (probably) angelic blood, brother to a half tiger beastmen sister with a killer sexy body, and a recently-matured, full tiger beastman myself. But I'm a weird kid. "Too curious for my own good," others have said, and I think they're kind of right, especially when it comes to magic, but is the desire to learn really that bad of a thing? I'm a tiger, not a fucking housecat, so I can deal with a bit of danger. In fact, I can deal with a lot of danger, but only because I have to. There are many dangerous things and beings in the Shattered Realms, and my fate seems to be set in having me meet with quite a number of them. My curiosity will become my bane because there seems to be quite a lot of power to be gained from forbidden knowledge, but with a fate like mine, curiosity is a strength. We live in the Dark Forest of Hatarvros, an actual city named "Dark Forest of Hatarvros" (yes, it's a weird name, but blame the rulers, who want to please the Gods, and They're pretty weird) (and also, yes, there's an actual Dark Forest outside of Hatarvros), which is near the Edge of Reality of the Vorosza Kingdom of Clouds and Moss (another weird name because Gods). Even though we're in one of the Good Nations, we still have to watch for monsters that spawn from the wild magical energies at the Edge. And that's not the only danger. There are Trickster Gods that mess with the soulful, demons that haunt places of sin, Xenos who try to take our lands, Outsiders who attempt to subvert our religion, Tears of Reality that can pull unsuspecting people into deadly pockets of space, unpredictable Trickster Gods like Santa and Roulette, and the ever-present fear that one day a Broken Realm full of powerful beasts will wander too close to the Central Realms, and then our lands will be ravaged once again. On the more tangible side of dangers, there's the Carrion Grove who hates all living, pirates that hide in the Warpspace, cultists of The Seven Wretched Fetuses who poison our minds, the Shadah House of Fae Rulers who want to enslave all other races, the Kamae of the High Heavens who keep starting wars, invasions of abominations from the Cursed Realms, the annoying Poop Rage Monkeys, the Wandering Elemental Gods ruining crops, and even the other Good Nations of the Central Realms who constantly bicker and raid each other. But right now, what's most concerning for us are the rumors that the Mayor has been procuring guns. That can't be for dealing with monsters because you need experienced hunters for that, not just more weapons, so people are saying that war might be coming. I guess it may be a good idea to learn magic so that I can at least prepare for the worst. I have some money stored, and hopefully, it'll be enough to pay the tuition of a school of magic… -------------------- *Content Warning*: gore, profanity, sexual content (male/female, female/female, and human/non-human (*not for the faint of heart*)), traumatizing content *What to expect*: A rather slow story focused on character interactions, the MC's gradual growth and development, and the exploration of the Shattered Realms. A bit dark but not grimdark, though it'll have its "moments." The plot exists, but it *slowly* becomes relevant. Detailed environments and extensive world-building. Tactical and strategic combat. A rather deep and complex magical system. *Lots* of descriptive sex scenes, but not like the usual smut novel where sex is the goal of reading. A harem where each character has a different relationship with the MC. Occasional weird wording and grammar because English isn't my first language. This story will also be uploaded to a number of other sites soon. -- Cover is a temporary placeholder until I commission a proper one.

your new name is Larkin you wake a dieing from past life see two unknown people speak of unknown and to most of your surprised to see is two people aren't humans the same gose for you. if want to find out of what's going on the stay tuned for "ORPHIC A FANTASY LIFE"

Welcome to Dora, a world within the Convergence, defined by power and forged in war. Here, even ordinary people can wield unimaginable strength. But when Nico crosses paths with mysterious Witch Hunters, a brutal clash sets off a chain of events that will threaten the fate of the world itself. Together with his allies in the Skyflock, Nico will need every ounce of strength and training to survive what’s coming. And even that may not be enough. An ancient god of corruption is waking. As loyalties crumble and hidden agendas come to light, the Skyflock must navigate a world where betrayal cuts deeper than any blade—and where even the strongest souls may not survive. Secrets will be revealed. Powers will break. And the gods themselves will take sides.

In a world where divine power dictates fate, strength alone is not enough to survive. The strong rule, the weak are discarded, and trust is a fool’s gamble. Xenos learned this the hard way. Betrayed by those closest to him, he abandoned all faith in people, choosing to rely only on his intelligence and power. To trust is to be controlled, and Xenos refuses to be anyone’s pawn. Unlike the Diviners—who are born with innate abilities that tie them to the heavens—Xenos views power differently. He does not submit to fate; he bends it to his will. Every alliance he forms is temporary, every step he takes is calculated, and every enemy he makes is just another obstacle to be removed. Yet beneath his cold, ruthless exterior, a question lingers. What is his purpose? What does he truly seek? He moves forward not just to survive, but to find a goal worth chasing in a world that has given him nothing. As gods watch from above and powerful forces conspire in the shadows, Xenos walks a path of his own making—one of manipulation, defiance, and absolute control. But in a world where power is everything, will he ever find the answer he seeks? A tale of betrayal, strategy, and a relentless search for purpose. In a world without trust, can Xenos find something worth believing in?

Oscar made his way through the dense forest, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in his stomach. He had always been drawn to the woods, ever since he was a child, but today felt different. As he walked, he couldn't help but think about the day he lost his mother and grandmother to an incurable disease. It was a day that had changed his life forever. As he reached the edge of the forest, he paused to take a deep breath and gather his thoughts. He knew why he was here, to visit the graves of his loved ones, but something was drawing him deeper into the woods. He couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more in these woods, something important. As he made his way deeper into the woods, he couldn't help but notice the way the trees seemed to be closing in around him. The light filtering through the leaves was dimmer, and the air felt thick and heavy. He knew he was getting close to something, but what? As he pushed through the underbrush, he saw it. A large tree, unlike any he had ever seen before. The trunk was thick and gnarled, and the leaves were a deep, dark green. It seemed to be calling out to him, and without hesitation, he made his way toward it. As he approached the tree, he couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity. It was as if he had been here before. As he reached out and touched the trunk, he felt a jolt of energy run through his body. He knew he had to explore this tree, and without hesitation, he began to climb. As he climbed higher and higher, he found himself in a hidden library. The room was filled with tomes and scrolls, and the air was thick with the musty smell of age. He knew he had to find out what was hidden in this library, and without hesitation, he began to search. It wasn't long before he found it, a scroll hidden in the back of the room. As he picked it up, he felt a strange energy emanating from it. He knew he had to open it, and without hesitation, he did. As he read the scroll, he discovered that it held the secret of a forbidden ability, the ability of adaptation. He knew that this ability would change his life forever, and without hesitation, he decided to leave the forest and explore the world with his newfound power. ===== This is my attempt at getting better at prompt engineering for fantasy writing. The story is completely crafted using AI, I simply provide the base ideas and make simple tweaks to make the story flow a little smoother. The quality of the story will progress as my skill with prompt engineering along with the technology behind it improves.

Grade Three Ironclad Battle Demon Ant (extremely rare species), with a lifespan of 30.5 years, possesses special abilities (immense strength, swiftness, armor-piercing, soul-eroding poison, moderate intelligence +, possesses mid-level carapace, demonization; in a demonized state, its speed increases fivefold, attack strength tenfold, defense fivefold). Puppet Worker Ants can capture creatures of the same grade or lower. Elephant Trunk Soldier Ants can release chemical substances to attack enemies... (Main features include cultivation, breeding, insect taming, and cultivation.)

Alex has died and met God—then been reborn on the world of Xenos with no answers and no experience. Follow him in his new life as he grows, evolves, and searches for purpose in a strange world where fate, power, and identity collide.

In the small town of Willow Creek, cricket is more than a game—it's a way of life. Sixteen-year-old Raj dreams of playing for the national team but faces the harsh reality of limited resources and opportunities. Everything changes when he discovers a mysterious cricket bat in his late grandfather’s old trunk. This bat is no ordinary piece of equipment; it holds a strange, magical power that allows Raj to level up his skills with every successful stroke. As Raj’s abilities grow, so do his ambitions. With the help of his best friend, Anya, he begins to dominate local matches, catching the attention of scouts and rivals alike. But the bat’s power comes with its own set of challenges. As Raj climbs the ranks of the cricket world, he must balance the temptation of relying on the bat's abilities with his own hard work and perseverance. "Beyond the Boundary: The Cricket System" is a thrilling coming-of-age story that blends the love of cricket with a touch of magic, as Raj navigates friendships, rivalries, and the mysteries of the bat’s power on his path to becoming a true cricket champion.

A teen gets transmigrated into a new world, after dying. But finds himself as a sacrifice to unknown Evil God, as he was about to be sacrificed by xenos to their evil god. Falls armoured warriors from the sky into pods and they starts a one side slaughter of corrupted xenos. The child finds himself free from grasp of evil god's harbinger dimonas, as it was killed by armoured warriors. But something happens and blood of killed dimona falls on wound of his head, entering his body. As child was picked by armoured warriors, as they takes him on a crusade against xenos either they are corrupted or not. After dangerous crusade ends, armoured warriors leaves child on a lowest mining planet with few currency credits. Now child decides that he will become as powerful as these Armoured warriors in this grim dark fantasy world, where death strolls at every corner of the universe. (Inspired from Warhammer episode of Secret Level series)

Humanity has scattered across the stars, held together only by the unstable surges of Ricci Flow drives and the ancient, fragile Silent Network. Interstellar peace is tenuous at best. The Solarian Confederacy clings to order with rigid traditions and the ominous Mindfire Protocols that keep AI in check, while the ambitious Cygnus Combine pushes the limits of technology and commerce, stoking fear and suspicion. Beneath their cold war, something deeper lurks, waiting. That fragile balance shatters when Relay Node 717—an essential communications hub in the contested Fringe Sector 8—suddenly goes dark. Navigation becomes dangerous, messages stop flowing, and the sector descends into chaos. Solarian Command immediately blames Cygnus, and warships begin to mobilize. The galaxy teeters on the brink. Agent Kaelen Riley of the Solarian Bureau of Cognitive Security is sent to confirm the official story. But as she digs deeper, doubt creeps in. The pieces fit too well. The narrative is too clean. Meanwhile, on the lawless Waypoint Station Epsilon, Jax, a Fringe pilot drowning in debt, finds himself trapped—his ship grounded, his options running out. Desperate for a way out, he takes a job that lands him in the crosshairs of something much bigger. At the same time, xeno-archaeologist Dr. Lena Petrova, stationed near the wreckage, picks up strange energy fluctuations—whispers of something alien beneath the chaos. Fate throws them together, each with their own reasons for digging deeper. Riley wants the truth beyond her orders. Jax needs to escape. Petrova is chasing a mystery that defies known science. Aboard Jax’s battered freighter, the Razor’s Edge, they plunge into the heart of Sector 8, dodging debris, hostile patrols, and their own distrust of each other.

MY WSA ENTRY!!!! PLEASE SUPPORT ME!! What would you do if you were you and your crush/bully die suddenly due to trunk-kun and wake up in a dystopian world ruined by war and it's remaining inhabitants calling you their prophesied Messiah and Savior? Well Xander Woods would be able to answer that question because that is what happens to him! After getting into a punishment with one of his bullies who so happens to be his crush and having to serve detention in school, Xander and Iris both get killed by a accident and immediately find themselves in a world ruined by war and greed. Xander is then revealed to be the prophesied Messiah who will wield the Onyx Blade and restore balance as well as freedom to the Elven Empire from the tyrannical Beast Empire. And Iris is fated to be her rival's companion throughout his quest. But doing so won't be easy as they have to complete multiple tasks to find the remaining gems of the Onyx Blade to reach the sword's full potential to finally defeat the Beast King and return back to their world. Will Xander and Iris overcome their differences and complete their quest? Will the Beast King be defeated after a thousand years of terror? Will Xander get the harem he'd always wanted? Give this book a chance to find out! Don't worry, there'll be tons of smut. So back off kids!!

The Auragmite, a powerful gem crucial to the survival of the Xenos, an alien race, was lost during a failed experiment and ended up on Earth, taking on the vessel of a human child named Rex. Desperate to regain the gem's power, the Xenos, led by King Carlos invaded Earth searching for the gem futilely, sensing its presence but unable to locate it. Meanwhile, Rex, having Auragmite inside him, survives the devastation caused by the Auragmite’s impact. While a little girl, April, saved by King Carlos, received some of his energy, becoming part Xenos and part human.

The stability of life is what many desired. Yet life was never like that. It is like a tree, bear fruits yet it's trunk is rough in texture. A dark dome we needed to survive, where light presence was what we sought after. Alongside some company as we adjourn toward what we desired

In a galaxy where gods and monsters wage eternal war, one man becomes the architect of humanity’s last stand. When Kael Veyne, a disillusioned mechanic from 21st-century Earth, is torn from his world and thrust onto the corpse-planet Vyrion-9, he inherits a war he doesn’t understand. Armed with the Legion Architect System—a mysterious technology that grants him the power to summon soldiers, construct fortresses, and unlock arcane weapons—Kael must rebuild the planet’s shattered defenses from ashes. But Vyrion-9 is no empty graveyard. The planet is hunted by the Vorath Swarm, a ravenous hive-mind of crystalline xenos, and haunted by the Screaming Choir, psychic cultists warped by an alien artifact called the Warp Shard. As Kael’s fledgling legion grows, so does the attention of deadlier foes: Stalkers in Iron (ancient mechanical horrors) and the Eldritch Confluence (cosmic entities feeding on the Vorath’s carnage). To survive, Kael must evolve from a scavenger into a warlord. But the System demands a price: the more he upgrades his Imperial Regulars, Ascendant Legion, and Aetheric Conclave, the more his humanity erodes. His soldiers are expendable—husks, superhuman zealots, and unstable psykers—but Kael’s conscience isn’t. When he discovers the Vorath are not invaders but creations of a long-dead empire, he must choose: reignite the galaxy’s deadliest war machine or let Vyrion-9 become a tomb for his soul. "Legion of the Eclipse" is a relentless blend of grimdark warfare, base-building progression, and cosmic horror, where every victory inches Kael closer to becoming the monster he fights.

After an accidental space warp, Xenos finds himself in a place known as the True Universe—a vast cosmos filled with countless races, yet devoid of humans. Longing for Earth and a home he can no longer reach, Xenos trains tirelessly for billions of years, eventually reaching the pinnacle of what the universe can offer. During his relentless cultivation, he uncovers conspiracies, hidden truths, and the devastating reason why the human race is absent among the many races of the True Universe. The weight of this knowledge pushes Xenos to the brink of despair. Refusing to give up, he resolves to take matters into his own hands to rewrite fate itself. However, the ruling powers of the True Universe catch wind of his intentions and launch a brutal attack. Though wounded, Xenos narrowly escapes. After an arduous journey, he finally returns to Earth—only to discover his home universe has been destroyed. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Xenos uses his knowledge to travel back in time to January 1, 3038. Now in the past, Xenos must act carefully. Using his Paragon-level cultivation risks alerting other Paragon beings, so he remains in the shadows, guiding humanity from behind the scenes. His mission? To lead the human race on a perilous journey through the planes of existence to the True Universe, where they can reclaim their rightful place among the stars. Will Xenos succeed in his quest, or will the forces of the True Universe crush his dreams? Find out by reading his epic journey—one filled with trials, heartbreak, and the burning hope of restoring humanity’s legacy. From the Author (Comedic Edition): Let’s be real, we’ve all had that “Oh, it’s good, but I’ll bookmark it later” moment. Spoiler alert: you’ll forget. Just bookmark it now, save yourself the regret—and me the anxiety of wondering if you’ll ever come back! #Reincarnation, #TimeTravelAdventures, #PowerfulProtagonist #SectBuilding, #ParallelUniverses, #DifferentRealms, #MultiverseJourney, #AncientMysteries, #AncientRaces, #CosmicBattles, #FantasyWorlds.

Given a second chance to relive her past life, Salmira Renee Cecily St Rose promised this time she will live a spectacular life. Her memory of dying alone in a small cold cabin, old, poor, betrayed and forgotten, made her think of a plan to avoid her fate. One, She needs money, lots and lots of it. Two, She wants a child, no husband. just a child. Three, A dog. She has always wanted one. It would be white and her name would be Kisses. Four, She needs a new home. To raise the child it would have to be a large cottage or a small state. Five, A new identity. She needs to fake her death, escape her family, and disappear into the countryside. Sierra could not wait. Nowadays, her mind was filled with daydreams of chasing her future offspring as they ran through the hills while a fluffy white cloud of a dog circles them. Ah, a life of bliss. She would finally have everything she ever wanted. At least that was everything, until one day she met Vincent Henry William St Louis. The 4rth Duke of Byrose. An event that never happened in her previous unmarried life. Oh, but he is handsome, a confirmed bachelor, Incredibly rude, appallingly sarcastic, and excitingly dangerous too. He is exactly the type of man she use to guiltily fantasize about as she lies awake in her bed at night. A real-life protagonist from those forbidden scandalous novels she kept hidden at the bottom of her trunk. As a lady, she should have run away from him, he is known to have already ruined several debutantes, instead what she did is add one more thing to her to-do list. Six, Aim for a steamy and passionate tryst with the Duke. Blackmail him into a dalliance and never ever give up. #comedy #romance #fantasy #historical #isekai

*This story preview contains graphic violence, explicit content, and a male lead who doesn't pull his punches just for politeness's sake. All fictional humans participating in explicit content are over the age of 18, and all humanoid characters are intelligent and mature enough to give proper consent as legal adults. As a story preview, this free version stops at Chapter 8. To read further chapters, sign up for a subscription on my subscribestar, even just one dollar a month will gain you full access to the rest of this story as it is being written! If you like this story preview, please give it a look over there.* On a completely average day, an entire classroom of high schoolers and their teacher were suddenly transported to another world. A world filled with swords, magic, and a kingdom embroiled in war. Immediately upon arrival, the class is asked to help a Human Kingdom win the ongoing war against a Demon King's forces. Only once victory is secured would it be possible for them to return home. Not all were swayed by the Kingdom's desperate pleas, however. Christopher Monty, a lifelong skeptic and skilled academic, wanted out before he was dragged into someone else’s mess. Disdaining his gullible former classmates, he began laying plans to escape and live out the rest of his days in this new world on his own terms. Using the cheat-like skills given to him by his transmigration and his unique Monster Tamer job, he will gather and train female monsters to help him escape. Once free, he’ll evolve his tamed monsters into human-like monster girls called Xenos, and fulfill his fantasy dream of building a monster girl harem. Life might not be easy in an alternate reality filled with magic, but Chris isn’t afraid to play dirty to achieve his goals and learn to thrive on the fantasy world of Lanka as the ruler of Xenos monsters, the first ever Xeno King. This story is also published on royalroad.com, scribblehub.com, and subscribestar (for adults). If you'd like to give support for all of my stories and access exclusive content, please go to my subscribestar through the link on my twitter page: https://twitter.com/OrangeRain3477/status/1321348373937451009.

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It's is like a tree that grows in the fruits of your labor. A treehouse adorned with books with a single lady laughing as she plays along the trunk. Her red yarn yields to you as knowledge fills you. This knowledge will be with you. Welcome to Akhil, it encompasses all.

"XENOS: The Golden Age of Strife" In the golden era of Xenos, power reigns supreme, and the world's greatest forces—the Theocracy, the Empire, the Demon World, the Beast Lands, and the Seas—clash relentlessly for dominance. As the world teeters on the brink of chaos, a new generation rises, each brimming with talent beyond imagination. And yet, the saying “tough times create tough men, and tough men create good times” doesn’t quite apply here. Enter Adam, the only son of one of the most powerful patriarchs in the world, burdened by the weight of his family's expectations. He’s born with a gift like no other—an unmatched genius so profound it leaves even the most brilliant minds in the dust. But in this era of overwhelming excellence, even his extraordinary talents may not be enough to survive. For the world Adam was born into is filled with expectations and brutality, where the greatest geniuses of today would have been supreme in any other time. Adam must navigate a world where power, ambition, and ruthlessness shape his destiny. The question is not whether he can rise to greatness—it’s whether he can outlast those who are determined to drag him down. As the world of Xenos spins out of control, the stage is set for a clash of legends. Will Adam’s immense talent be enough to conquer the challenges of his time, or will he crumble under the weight of a world where only the strongest survive?