Land Of The Lustrous Ost

"A land of eternal night where the sun sets and never rises again. Daylight has become a mere legend, while cold winds and blizzards ravage the world."

In a declining world, where the remnants of hope fade and trust lingers only as forgotten whisper, a young man stands at a crossroads. He seeks neither heroes nor miracles, but a single truth: that of his own identity. Torn between the weight of a fractured, fleeting past and an uncertain future, he embarks on an extraordinary quest, strewn with trials, doubts, and shattering revelations. Amid the ruins of a civilization that has lost faith in itself, he delves into the profound meaning of what it is to be human. What memories shape our souls? Who are we without them? What gives purpose to our existence when everything seems to collapse? And how far are we willing to go to reclaim those we have lost? Immerse yourself in an introspective and epic odyssey, where every step is a battle against oneself and the world, where light flickers yet refuses to be extinguished. For even in the deepest darkness, a glimmer endures—for those brave enough to seek it. A journey whose ultimate goal is the light.

For as long as anyone could remember, the world had always been this way: a sprawling land that stretched endlessly to the horizon, locked beneath an unyielding, artificial sky. The sun rose and set like clockwork, its rays warm but hollow. The clouds drifted lazily, but their movements were predictable, rehearsed. Even the stars at night were nothing more than twinkling lights on a painted canvas. This was not a world of freedom. This was a cage. The walls that encased the land were titanic, towering a thousand feet into the air, their surfaces smooth and impenetrable. They surrounded everything, cutting off any hope of escape. Above them, a ceiling so vast it mimicked the heavens, its artistry so convincing that those born here rarely questioned its authenticity. To them, this was reality. To the observant, it was a beautiful lie. This prison was vast, incomprehensibly so. Over three million square miles of land stretched beneath the artificial sky, the size of a continent. Forests thrived, rivers meandered, and mountains rose high, yet the edges always loomed—a reminder that freedom was a distant dream. And yet, for all its immensity, this land was but a single floor. The people here called it The Land of the Beginning, though its origins were shrouded in mystery. Its name bore an ominous weight, a cruel reminder that no one had ever moved beyond it. Stories told of other levels—999 more floors stacked above this one, each said to hold secrets and wonders beyond imagination. But humanity had remained bound here for over 2,000 years, unable to ascend even a single step. Generations passed, and the walls became a part of life. No one alive had ever seen what lay beyond them, only the faint promise of a higher purpose whispered through ancient texts and forgotten legends. Some believed the floors above were paradises, realms of gods. Others thought they were worse than this prison, places where only the strong could survive. But the truth? The truth was as fake as the sun above. Life here was a carefully maintained illusion, designed to keep humanity stagnant, complacent. The ground yielded crops, the water flowed pure, but it was all a gift from their captors, whoever—or whatever—they were. There were no natural disasters, no external threats, only the constant, gnawing knowledge that this was not how things were meant to be. Every few decades, someone would dare to challenge the status quo, setting out on a journey to find a way out. They sought the edges of the walls, the rumored pathways to the next floor. None ever returned. The Land of the Beginning was not a home. It was a test. A place where humanity was meant to prove itself, to grow stronger, to ascend. Yet for millennia, humanity had failed. Was it fear? Complacency? Or had the challenges of this land truly been insurmountable? The answer lay hidden, buried in the very fabric of this world. For now, the Land of the Beginning remained as it always had—vast, unchanging, and waiting. Waiting for the one who would break the cycle. Waiting for the one who would defy the gods and ascend to the next floor. ================= [FYI: This novel is fast-paced, so dont complain about how fast the story progresses.] ================ [And also, Im a new author and I just started writing. Since english isn't my first language, my grammar might be a little wobbly.]

About Tobi, a 15 year old boy who had his parents leave him at only 8 years old has to deal with bullying at school. Feeling misunderstood and hated by everyone while trying his best to please them and feel excepted. See the dark twists and turns that awaits him along the way.

Tang San, an outer sect disciple of the Tang Sect, was deemed unacceptable by the Tang Sect for learning the inner sect’s secret techniques. However, when he leaped off the cliff to show his determination, he discovered he didn’t die. Instead, he arrived in another world with a different identity, a world of Martial Souls, known as Soul Land. Here, there was no magic, no battle qi, no martial arts, but there were the miraculous Martial Souls. Every person in this world, at the age of six, would have their Martial Soul awaken in the Martial Soul Hall. Martial Souls could be animals, plants, or objects, serving to assist people in their daily lives. Yet, some particularly outstanding Martial Souls could be cultivated for combat, and this profession, the Soul Master, was the most powerful and glorious vocation in Soul Land! When the hidden weapons of the Tang Sect arrived in Soul Land, when Tang San's Martial Soul awoke, could he reforge the glory of the Tang Sect in this world of Martial Souls? Could he become the ruler of this world, a God?

Arka, an ordinary young man, is thrust into a strange world called Eryndal, where he discovers an extraordinary power of light within himself. Together with Lyra and Kai, he embarks on a journey to protect Eryndal from destruction while seeking a way to return home. However, Arka soon realizes that his destiny in this world is far greater than he ever imagined. "A New Light in a Foreign Land" is a story of adventure and the struggle to embrace one’s fate.

This is the the story of Semsì, an elf who is destined and bonded with Jiva, a woman from a different elven tribe across the continent of Ver-Anda. After meeting as young adults and forming a deep connection, their relationship is forbidden by their families and cultures. Semsì is disowned by his father and Jiva is forced to choose between her love for Semsì and her duty to her people. Follow their journey as they navigate their forbidden love and the prophecy that binds them. This is a tale of love, destiny, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.

the story has 300 chapters please read it at my pat reon page https://www.patr eon.com/Fatenovels Synopsis: In a trading and touring company an office worker suddenly startled with panic in his eyes and sweat beads on his forehead. But he calmed down immediately by his nature that he cultivated for a long time. He made an excuse and left the office that day to return back to his apartment. “So I have died after 16 years of surviving in the apocalypse because of that bitch Nisha and bastard Roy. That bitch Nisha even took my space pendent as if she already knows about it in advance. Also all the opportunities that I got were taken by them. My love is wasted on her. I still got a year of time before the disasters started with scorching hear, floods, rains, volcanic bursts, tsunami, acid rains, plant and animal mutation, zombies….. This did not end as the earth moved to apocalypse land which is its origin. For all this I require food, water, weapons, supplies, and many things…. Since I have returned again I will take care of those bastards hehe. The pendent seems to be damaged it needs repairing….”

In seeking to connect with his heritage, an accident leads Leonardo to an uncertain fate. Reborn into a wealthy Japanese family at the end of the 19th century, he finds himself in a world where ancestral traditions collide with modern changes.

Hanya seorang pria biasa yang suka mengikuti arus, membiarkan segalanya terjadi sampai kematian datang menjemput. Hidup kembali bukan di Dunia Sihir, Dunia Beladiri, ataupun Dunia Immortal. Hanya Martial Spirit yang menentukan kemajuan dan langkah untuk menggapai Langit yang luas. Ini adalah kisah seseorang yang harus membuang sikap lamanya, melawan arus untuk mencapai sisa lain yang lebih baik. Novel ini adalah karya orisinil saya, dan jadwal update bab baru acak, tetapi saya usahakan dalam satu Minggu itu pasti ada bab baru

Around 10 million years ago, a massive battle erupted on Earth. In that battle, millions of demons, beasts, humans, and even nature itself perished. Afterward, through many twists and turns, their energies were mobilized, creating a magnificent yet deadly planet known as the 'Land of Slavery.' In this planet, where the powerful dictate and the weak must comply, where treasures and beauty allure alongside unforeseen dangers, once known as the Land of Slavery for its divine yet deadly allure, a group of students stumbles upon a secret force. Empowered by it, can they navigate the divine path? Amidst formidable hunters, can these few students uncover their true identities and vanquish their enemies? Can they rise as the strongest in a land of perilous yet potent individuals? Against fierce beasts, can these students, once mere saplings, forge infinite legends and reshape the Land of Slavery's history? Embarking on a new journey, a new legend unfolds…

Bayezid was just your average man. Average personality , average looks , average intelligence , average job and pretty much average everything. One day he was suddenly summoned to an entirely different world by some mages whose liege was suddenly in a predicament and was at the verge of losing his entire kingdom. The mages wanted him to help... The world was very huge , almost the size of the unobservable universe. No one had explored beyond the skies as the skies themselves were infinite. He was summoned to a petty continent in the world called Aurelius meaning golden. Maybe this part of the world was just a part of the entire unobservable universe which was countless times more expansive than the observable universe? or was it just another universe altogether? Maybe only time would tell all the answers , as it usually does....

Damien, a frail and sickly high schooler, lived a life of torment and suffering due to a debilitating condition that left him weak and dependent on a cane. One day, he met his tragic end at the hands of bullies but death was not the end for him. Instead of moving on to the afterlife, Damien encounters a mysterious figure who offers him a chance at a different fate. He can either proceed to the afterlife or undertake a series of trials based on the seven deadly sins to gain powerful abilities that would allow him to reshape his life.

True being of absolute power that no can can defy.

Ferdinand Salazar, a distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman, finds himself thrust into an unimaginable scenario when a bomb blast obliterates the classroom where he was teaching, only to awaken moments later in the body of another man—Ferdinand Marcos Sr. As Salazar grapples with the shock of his new reality, he realizes the immense potential his newfound position holds. Armed with insights from the future, he sees an opportunity to reshape the course of Philippine history and elevate his country to unprecedented heights of wealth and power. But altering the course of history is no easy task, and Salazar faces formidable challenges as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of his time. He must tread carefully, leveraging his knowledge of future events to outmaneuver adversaries and implement transformative policies that will secure the prosperity and influence of the Philippines. Yet, as Salazar delves deeper into the complexities of his altered reality, he grapples with moral dilemmas and ethical quandaries. How far is he willing to go to achieve his vision of a prosperous Philippines? And can he truly reconcile his identity as Ferdinand Salazar with the persona of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.?

After he died in his old world, Asher woke in a new world as a child. A world of magic and wonder was now before him. He found a world in which he might find his happiness, he was born a duke’s son. His life was set to easy mode. But will his new world be any different from his pervious life? The old saying is ‘damned if you damned if you don’t.’ So why not go alittle wild? You never know if you will get another chance.

The world of Ulu is a fantastical place. And there are many wonderful beings in this world. But some of them are absolute threats to humanity.

In a world where medieval castles stand alongside neon-lit cyberpunk cityscapes, two young souls embark on a journey that will test the limits of hope in the darkest of times. Daglan and Rozeree, adopted siblings with intertwined fates, set out across a continent teeming with diverse races and conflicting technologies. As they grow from innocent children to battle-hardened teenagers, their paths diverge but remain connected by the shadows of their past. Rozeree, haunted by trauma she can't escape, seeks to forge her own identity in a world that seems determined to define her. Meanwhile, Daglan is driven by a singular purpose: to avenge his parents' murder and rescue his long-lost sister from the clutches of darkness. But in this realm where swords clash with holograms and magic mingles with machinery, nothing is as simple as it seems. As Daglan closes in on his parents' killer, he must confront not only the demons of his past but also the harsh realities of a world where hope struggles to survive. Will Daglan find justice and redemption? Can Rozeree outrun her demons and claim her own destiny? Or will the darkness that threatens to consume them both prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into this dark fantasy where medieval lore collides with futuristic innovation, and discover whether the flame of hope can truly endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.

In the Continent Of Aldia, lies a mysterious kingdom on top of its tallest mountain— The Kingdom Of Emeraldia. There, at the very core of the hill, a chasm lies beneath. An impossible labyrinth of rocks and stalagmites where a power source resides... A gigantic gemstone that grants upon men their utmost desires— The Chasmic Emerald. There, the King of Emeraldia, King Asreus faced conflicts with his blood— His little sister, Asmodea. There, at the very heart of the kingdom, faced with a cruel fate the world has put upon him, Asreus must make the hardest decision. The Kingdom, or The People.

Ren Gladius is a man who spent his entire life polishing his combat skills. After experiencing eighty years of a satisfying and fulfilling existence he gets hit by a truck and transmigrates to another world. As cliche as it sounds this world is strange and different in many ways. Filled with high culture, grand architecture and magic. Let's see how long it takes before I write myself into a corner:) -I post on Royal Road as well as here: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/590338/fictions

A MobBOSS from the 1940s dies to a bullet to the face, and is sent to a cyberpunk world. will he survive?probably not, but it'll be entertaining to see him try.

Plot Summary: In a vast world divided by supernatural forces, three kingdoms have thrived for centuries, each sealed off from them with barrier by ancient laws created by a cosmic entity. The Nation of Humans, ruled by the wise but formidable King Lucus, has remained isolated for more than two hundred years. Meanwhile, the Nation of Vampires, led by the enigmatic and ruthless Lord Valentine, has stood untouched for over three centuries. And in a dimension between realms lies the Nether World, home to the demonic Nation of Demons, commanded by the fearsome Demon King Vulcan. Each kingdom is bound by a strict decree: no contact or passage between worlds. Only the gods and ancient forces know why these realms are held apart. But beneath the surface, there is a looming tension: the prophecy of a Great War of Blood, a cataclysmic battle for the power of the God of Justice, meant to restore balance between nations. This war, which erupts every 2,000 years, grants control over the forces of the universe: fire, water, thunder, dark energy, nature, and more. Main Character: The story follows Leo de Grace, a young man born in the Human Nation with no magic—a rarity in a world where nearly everyone possesses mystical abilities. After being abandoned by his parents, Leo was raised by his caring aunt, Luna de Grace, a member of a prestigious family. Though lacking in magic, Leo displays extraordinary intellect and physical strength, making him unique among his peers and earning him great respect despite his differences. When Leo reaches the age to attend the prestigious Lucus University of Knowledge, his life takes an unexpected turn. A mysterious incident disrupts the Freshers’ Ceremony, leading him to become the first human ever to attend the Vampire University in Lord Valentine’s kingdom. The Vampire Nation and the Mystery: In the Vampire Nation, Leo must confront his own limits, learning to survive in a society far different from his own. Here, he encounters powerful beings, including mysterious vampires who are wary of his presence. Though he lacks magic, Leo’s resilience, intelligence, and unexpected physical prowess attract both respect and suspicion. The Vampire Nation is steeped in lore and mystery, and Leo finds himself drawn to ancient stories of the God of Justice, the entity whose power could potentially end or ignite another Great War of Blood. The War for Justice’s Power: As the days pass, rumors of the Great War grow stronger. Tensions between humans, vampires, and demons increase as each kingdom learns of the approaching battle for the power to claim Justice’s gifts. While Leo grapples with his place in a world divided by magic and bloodlines, he discovers a hidden destiny that intertwines with the upcoming war. Leo's Journey and the Call of Destiny: Through trials of strength, wisdom, and courage, Leo must navigate through the politics of the Vampire Nation and form alliances with vampires, humans, and possibly demons. As he grows, he uncovers hidden potential within himself, a power he never knew existed. This power could be the key to uniting the three realms or might trigger the Great War of Blood. Themes and Key Elements: Divided Kingdoms: The tension and isolation between humans, vampires, and demons, mirroring real-world divisions. Power and Balance: The search for the God of Justice’s power, representing the quest for balance among all forces. War and Unity: The potential of the Great War of Blood to either tear apart or unite these realms, and the sacrifices necessary for peace. Self-Discovery: Leo’s journey to find strength within himself, beyond magical power, and his quest to determine his place in a world that sees him as an outcast. Leo’s fate is intertwined with that of all three nations, and as he stands on the brink of the Great War of Blood, he must decide not only what kind of man he will become, but what kind of world he wants to create.

Waking up in an unfamiliar environment, Fortis Dexter, a 19-year-old boy, sees that the world he lives in now is different from Earth... mythical creatures roam, evil spirits preying on humans, cannibals, and vampires. roaming in thick fog searching for the identity of his body and the mystery of the fog that covers the land. gather Allies and forces. knowledge and lessons discover divine intervention. Can Fortis Dexter return to Earth? Or is it not the earth? ..... --------------------------------------------------------- Inspiration: Lord of The Mystery [Sealed artifacts] ---------------------------------------------------------