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The Tyrant Who Bled For The Heavens

Edit:- I am happy to announce as the author that I have already posted the longer, more detailed version of this story(As I had promised). So, my dear readers, please be sure to visit that version too and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Also please new readers, read the guide first, it will help you. In the fractured world of Eastern cultivation, where powerful sects rule with divine mandates and mortals live beneath the crushing weight of spiritual tyranny, one name has endured centuries of hatred: Yan Zhuo, the Crimson Tyrant. Branded a mass murderer, destroyer of sacred clans, and defiler of Heaven’s Law, his legend is one of cruelty beyond redemption. But when Yue Lian(Lin Xue), a young archaeological cultivator with a thirst for truth, uncovers the forbidden Tomb of Crimson Silence, everything begins to unravel. Within the icy heart of Mount Jueyan, she discovers jade slips bearing the voice and memories of the so-called tyrant—not of a villain, but a martyr. Yan Zhuo was the only cultivator to uncover the celestial truth: that the Heaven Mandate required the mass sacrifice of innocents to keep the realm in balance. Unable to sway the corrupt sects, he chose another path—becoming the villain everyone could unite against. Through bloodshed and false cruelty, he disrupted the Mandate’s rituals, severed ley lines, and sealed the realm from celestial control—at the cost of his own soul. As Yue Lian(Lin Xue) unearths the truth, the cultivation world begins to fracture once more. Old enemies rise, sect leaders tremble, and a new generation begins to question everything they’ve been taught. Through flame, memory, and redemption, the tale of Yan Zhuo resurfaces—not as a tyrant, but as a savior damned by his own mercy. A misunderstood tyrant. A buried truth. A world built on lies. This is the story of the man who bled for the heavens.
Yahya_Hilal · 13.1K Views

The Tyrant Who Bled For The Heavens (Detailed Version)

(A/N:- Dear readers, as i had promised. I have now posted the detailed, slow paced version of this novel for my readers, now this version is for people who have a lot of time in their hands) In the fractured world of Eastern cultivation, where powerful sects rule with divine mandates and mortals live beneath the crushing weight of spiritual tyranny, one name has endured centuries of hatred: Yan Zhuo, the Crimson Tyrant. Branded a mass murderer, destroyer of sacred clans, and defiler of Heaven’s Law, his legend is one of cruelty beyond redemption. But when Yue Lian(Lin Xue), a young archaeological cultivator with a thirst for truth, uncovers the forbidden Tomb of Crimson Silence, everything begins to unravel. Within the icy heart of Mount Jueyan, she discovers jade slips bearing the voice and memories of the so-called tyrant—not of a villain, but a martyr. Yan Zhuo was the only cultivator to uncover the celestial truth: that the Heaven Mandate required the mass sacrifice of innocents to keep the realm in balance. Unable to sway the corrupt sects, he chose another path—becoming the villain everyone could unite against. Through bloodshed and false cruelty, he disrupted the Mandate’s rituals, severed ley lines, and sealed the realm from celestial control—at the cost of his own soul. As Yue Lian(Lin Xue) unearths the truth, the cultivation world begins to fracture once more. Old enemies rise, sect leaders tremble, and a new generation begins to question everything they’ve been taught. Through flame, memory, and redemption, the tale of Yan Zhuo resurfaces—not as a tyrant, but as a savior damned by his own mercy. A misunderstood tyrant. A buried truth. A world built on lies. This is the story of the man who bled for the heavens.
Yahya_Hilal · 4.5K Views

Hikari no hiro

Anime Title: Hikari no Hiro (Hero of Light) Genres: Shonen | Action | Fantasy | Mystery | Tragedy | Adventure --- Plot Summary: In a world shaped by the shattered remnants of the Titan Blade, 11 elemental weapons—Legendary Blades—bind power to ancient bloodlines. Peace is disrupted when the demon-wielding tyrant Gimori Aku no, once sealed in myth, returns and annihilates the Kunehane and Shishiroma clans, severing two of the world's strongest lineages. Aizashi Shishiroma, once a legendary graduate of Sarutobi Academy, lives peacefully with his family until Gimori returns. In a brutal ambush, Aizashi loses his wife Katherine, their newborn son Xzavier, and his eldest son Levine. Broken and enraged, Aizashi takes up his Flame Blade and Katherine’s Shadow Blade, returning to Sarutobi Academy to confront his past. His mission: destroy Gimori once and for all. But behind Gimori’s resurrection lies a deeper secret—the truth about the Titan Blade, the Legendary Eye techniques, and a corrupted prophecy tied to the true Hero of Light. Main Characters Overview: Aizashi Shishiroma Age: 25 Traits: Vengeful, calm exterior, compassionate toward civilians, unrelenting in combat. Legendary Blades: Flame Blade (right), Shadow Blade (left) Legendary Art: Total Rush – Aggressor Saber (Unleashes dual-elemental blade storm) Visual Symbol: Red and black cloak, flaming and dark aura circling around him. Arc: From broken father to flame-shadow reaper of vengeance to hopeful martyr. --- Sensei Gara Age: 26 Traits: Funny, battle-hungry, deeply loyal, comedic relief yet philosophical. Legendary Blade: Galaxy Blade Legendary Art: Infinity Spiral – Temporal Cleave Arc: His tragic backstory slowly unravels, ending in a time-defying sacrifice. --- Gimori Aku no Age: 300+ Traits: Cold, calculating, philosophical nihilist, once a Warden Legendary Blade: Demon Blade Power: Aku no Eye – corrodes reality, twists dimensions, manipulates matter Legendary Art: Berserking Eclipse – Void Armageddon Goal: Merge the 11 Blades into a twisted Titan Blade to remake the world in his image. --- Supporting Characters (Suggestions): Lady Yume – Heir of the Senshi (Frost Blade) Cool, tactical, potential rival or ally. Has the Sacred Eye. Kenji of the Wind-Fang Clan (Wind Blade) Hot-headed speedster with a past connection to Aizashi. Kaede – Last Mizu Clan Survivor (Hydro Blade) Healer and possible new love interest. --- Power System Deep Dive: Legendary Blades Each blade draws on an element and amplifies strength, speed, and spirit. Dual wielders are extremely rare (Aizashi is one of the only). They grow more powerful the more one synchronizes emotionally with the element. Legendary Arts Special abilities unlocked when a Warden reaches mastery or is driven by extreme emotional states. Extremely dangerous—often life-draining or irreversible. Legendary Eyes Rare abilities granted through bloodlines, divine rituals, or trauma. Aku no Eye: Corrupts. Sacred Eye: Purifies and seals. Chrono Eye (rumored): Reverses time.
Kitso_Jonas_1st · 32.2K Views

Multiversal Adventure: Growing Stronger Everytime I die

I die, and I get stronger. Every time I kick the bucket, I not only jump into another world—but I also rack up all kinds of insane rewards! To enjoy a carefree life in the main world—a radioactive wasteland straight out of a nightmare—I have to keep dying in every other world I visit! Some say I’m insane. Others think I’m some selfless martyr who always takes the hit for his team. But let me make one thing clear: I’m not here to be a hero. I just want everyone to beat me to death! And if you can’t kill me? Then sorry—I’ll kill you instead. What’s that? You’re wondering how I keep coming back after dying? How I’ve already reached “Stage Two”? Tsk. Isn’t that just standard issue for every overpowered protagonist? Alright, let’s start small. Goal #1: Let Godzilla blast me in the face with his atomic breath! World Travelled #Fallout #The Amazing Spider-Man —————————————————— name: 每次死亡都变得更强大:我在宇宙世界不断寻求死亡 author: 牛大人 —————————————————— I translate Chinese fanfictions from the following websites: LOFTER ,JJWXC, qidian AO3. You can find the originals at the following details I have respectably provided as I support these chinese writers! If you want to read more there’s 15, 30, 50 chapters there of my written fanfictions and translated works in my Pat.Reon. Here is the link: https://patreon.com/Lord_Oozebane?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink And if you can’t find it just type my name: patreon.com/Lord_Oozebane
Lord_Oozebane · 12.3K Views

Devil's Advocate: Angel on Trial

In the boundless realm of Heaven, where celestial order reigns supreme, one trial has the power to change everything. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a sprawling epic that challenges the very foundations of divine law, plunging its readers into a courtroom saga that spans over a thousand chapters, filled with twists, revelations, and moral conflicts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Seraphiel, once a shining beacon of Heaven’s grace, now stands accused of the greatest sin in the eyes of the divine: heresy. Her crime? Defying the doctrine that has governed the heavens since the dawn of time. Yet, the truth of her actions remains shrouded in mystery. Was she truly guilty, or is there a darker force at work one that will threaten not just her soul, but the very fabric of celestial law? At the heart of this monumental trial stands Lucien, a fallen angel who has spent centuries in the shadows, exiled for his own transgressions. Now, summoned from obscurity to serve as Seraphiel's defense, he must navigate a court where nothing is as it seems. The Court of Eternal Judgment, the highest authority in Heaven, has always been revered as infallible but Lucien’s return signals the beginning of a reckoning. As he delves deeper into the trial, he uncovers hidden truths and forbidden secrets, suggesting that Heaven’s unblemished image is a carefully crafted lie. Lucien’s journey is no longer just about defending Seraphiel it becomes a battle for the very soul of Heaven itself. For every piece of evidence uncovered, every forbidden truth revealed, more questions arise. Why have angels been silenced for centuries? What is the true cost of unquestioning obedience? And how far will the celestial beings go to protect their own corrupt order? As the trial unfolds, Lucien faces not only the wrath of the Celestial Judges—Metatron, Uriel, Raphael, and others but the unsettling revelations that challenge everything he once knew about Heaven, the angels, and himself. The law that once bound Heaven in harmony now feels like a cage, one that keeps its denizens imprisoned in a system of fear, manipulation, and conformity. But Lucien is no longer the obedient angel he once was. With each new discovery, his resolve hardens. He will not stand by while Heaven’s corruption is swept under the rug. But the battle grows more complex as the celestial realms themselves begin to fracture. Other factions, long hidden from mortal and divine eyes, start to make their presence known. Some seek to uphold the old laws, while others like the rebellious faction led by Aethon, the First Prosecutor hope to tear the system apart from within. As the trial enters its most dangerous phase, Lucien must confront the heart of the celestial order itself. The lines between right and wrong, angel and demon, justice and tyranny, blur beyond recognition. The stakes have never been higher. Heaven’s very foundation hangs in the balance. And Lucien’s role as both advocate and challenger forces him to grapple with his own place in this world and whether he’s ready to expose the truth, no matter the cost. Will Lucien succeed in his mission to expose Heaven’s corruption, or will the ancient forces of divine law crush him under their weight? Can he save Seraphiel from an unjust fate, or will he become a martyr to a system that no longer believes in mercy? This is no ordinary courtroom drama. This is a war for the heart of Heaven. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a thousand-chapter epic that weaves together courtroom strategy, divine intrigue, philosophical dilemmas, and action-packed sequences in a tale of redemption, betrayal, and the quest for justice. With each chapter, the web of lies unravels, exposing dark secrets and moral ambiguities that challenge the very nature of good and evil. Will Lucien—and by extension, Heaven survive the trial, or will it collapse under the weight of its own corruption?
Favour_Emeka01 · 33.9K Views

The long dark years under the rule of the exploiting class

The novel tells the story of Jiang Yang, Zhu Wei, and others who, in order to clear the name of Hou Guiping, faced numerous obstacles over the past decade but continued to collect evidence related to the case, ultimately setting up a plot that attracted social attention. The author takes the survival situation of vulnerable children as a starting point and uses the case of "sexual assault on underage girls" to directly target the problem of backward rule of law in remote areas, reflecting his strong desire to seek judicial justice and maintain social order, and reflecting a writer's sense of social responsibility. In the book, the power of justice of Jiang Yang and others is condensed together, willing to cross ten long years to obtain an answer. He used to be a ambitious and promising prosecutor, and he didn't need to be involved in this old case. When Li Jing asked him to investigate Hou Guiping's old case again, he showed cautious hesitation. When the initial investigation was blocked, he also considered giving up directly. Finally, with the encouragement of his girlfriend, the stimulation of Chen Mingzhang, and the appeal of Zhu Wei, he reluctantly embarked on the difficult road of overturning the case. But once he really got into the game, he never thought of withdrawing. When the pressure beyond his imagination came over him, he didn't bend down. After ten years of searching and struggling with the powerful, he was falsely accused and imprisoned. In his prime, he accumulated depression and became ill, and died as a martyr. If Hou Guiping was young and energetic back then, relying on his passion to hit the tip of the iceberg, then Jiangyang was the helmsman who still drove at full speed after seeing the essence of the iceberg. Jiang Yang did not wait for victory due to the limitations of the times. The image of him burning himself and standing is the spark of justice. Everyone talks about pursuing fairness and justice, but how many people can continue to pursue this belief once it conflicts with real interests? In the Celestial Empire, a country that values relationships, many things have to consider the distribution of interests based on proximity and distance. There are maggots who trample on rules for the sake of profit, bystanders who barely survive to protect their own land, but there are also heroes who uphold fairness and justice, willing to offend the powerful and even sacrifice their lives. This is also why I hate this country while also loving it. More and more heroes are willing to wield their swords and declare war on darkness.
Magnelius_Arcane · 4K Views

Eternal Rebirth: The Hero's Second Dawn

"He died a hero. He awoke a liar." **Kael Aranthor** sacrificed everything to slay a god. He failed. Reborn as **Elias Ravenspire**, the pampered heir to a noble house, he remembers the apocalypse that shattered his world—and the God of Destruction, **Vyrthax**, who hunts him still. But in this new life, Kael is trapped in the body of an eight-year-old boy, his legendary strength replaced by trembling hands and a family who sees him as a stranger. **The Ravenspires have secrets.** Their bloodline carries a forgotten power—a silver flame gifted by a goddess to fight the Devourer of Worlds. When shadow creatures stalk Elias’s new home and his birthmark ignites with ancient magic, he realizes Vyrthax’s hunger spans realms. To protect his sister Lila and the parents he’s learning to love, Elias must wield a power he cannot control… and confront the truth about the life he lost. **But the past won’t stay buried.** Vyrthax’s whispers poison Elias’s dreams. Family heirlooms hide forbidden histories. And when a cryptic blacksmith’s apprentice discovers Elias’s cursed magic, their fragile alliance could save the realm—or doom it. **In a world where gods feast on despair, one reborn hero must choose:** Embrace the warrior he was, or become the boy he’s meant to be. --- ### **Why Readers Will Love This Story**: - **Epic Reincarnation Fantasy**: Think *Mushoku Tensei* meets *The Wheel of Time*, with a child protagonist balancing vulnerability and latent god-slaying power. - **Morally Complex Villain**: Vyrthax isn’t just a destroyer—he’s a philosopher of despair, taunting Elias with truths that blur the line between monster and martyr. - **Family Secrets & Sacrifice**: The Ravenspire dynasty’s hidden past unravels in a gothic manor, where love and lies are two sides of the same blade. - **Relentless Pacing**: From midnight crypt rituals to shadow-infested forests, every chapter escalates tension, blending emotional depth with heart-pounding action. - **A Hero You’ll Root For**: Elias is no chosen one—he’s a traumatized soldier in a child’s body, fighting to protect a family he doesn’t believe he deserves. --- **Perfect for fans of**: - *The Stormlight Archive’s* intricate worldbuilding - *The Beginning After the End’s* reincarnation-driven growth - *Fullmetal Alchemist’s* blend of familial bonds and cosmic stakes - *Attack on Titan’s* relentless, existential dread --- **"A masterpiece of rebirth and redemption, where every flicker of hope is a rebellion against the dark."** --- **Dive into Chapter 1** and discover why one reader called it *"the love child of *Mistborn* and *Spirited Away*—dark, dazzling, and impossible to put down
books_review · 3K Views

Starborn Apotheosis: When Demon-Elf Hybrid Unlocks the Primal Codex

For fans of Cradle × Mistborn × The Stormlight Archive — meet your next obsession! WHY YOU'LL BINGE THIS SERIES: 1.EPIC PROGRESSION — From demon-spark boy to multiverse godslayer! 2.BREATHTAKING WORLD-BUILDING — 12+ intricately designed realms, 100+ divine entities, and warring cosmic rules! 3.UNFORGETTABLE HEROINES — A legendary mage queen, a time-bending priestess, and a tribal goddess fused with a war machine! 4.GAME-CHANGING POWER SYSTEMS — Divine bloodlines × Apocalyptic gear × Reality-breaking constructs! STORY SNEAK PEAK: Eldrin isn't just half-demon, half-elf — he's a walking apocalypse forged by warring multiverses. When his father's betrayal strands him in the lawless hellscape of Faro, he doesn't just survive — he conquers. WITNESS THE ASCENSION: Stage 1: Disgraced hybrid → Deep Blue Academy's top arcane architect Stage 2: Multiverse exile → God-Eater who turns divine realms into his workshops Stage 3: Creator of Eternity Tome — the only artifact that evolves from Disaster to Cosmic Law Final Form: The Redeemer — A living black hole rewriting universal code with 3.2 billion souls as his fuel CORE SELLING POINTS: 1. LEGENDARY CHARACTERS = INSTANT FANDOM The Dragon Tamer Mage: A 29-level reality-warmer who hunts archdevils for brunch. Secretly carries Eldrin's heir — a baby with frost draconic reincarnation powers. Time's Martyred Saint: Sacrifices her existence across 3 millennia to build Dawn Citadel, only to return as "Faceless Knight" — a paradox rewriting fate itself. The Tribal Singularity: Merges with Mother Nest (a living war factory) to become Tilatmis — Creator Deity who births new cosmic laws. 2. GEAR THAT REINVENTS POWER FANTASY Moonlight (Shattered Godblade): Killed 7 deities before breaking against his father's armor. Judgment (Soul-Hungry Cleaver): Evolves from Hatred → Sacred Annihilation through 12 divine executions. Apocalypse Codex (Living Artifact): Contains 9 sealed elder gods as "skill modules". 3. COSMIC WAR SYSTEMS Divine Stock Market: Trade godhood fragments like crypto! Time Dilated Battlefields: 1 day in Abyss Layer 666 = 3 years of power grinding! Bloodline NFTs: Inherit skills from 13 extinct cosmic races! READER MAGNETS: Chapter 1 Hook: "The ritual demanded his mother's heart. Eldrin offered two — one demon, one divine." Mid-Series Twist: Hero becomes the final boss — "Why kill gods when I can own their believers?" Finale Payoff: A black hole wedding where Eldrin marries 4 heroines across collapsing realities! TROPES WE OWN: 1.Enemies-to-Godslayers 2.Academy Arc × Multiverse Conquest 3.Time Loop Tragedies 4."Build Your Own Pantheon" Progression VIRAL POTENTIAL: TikTok-Ready Moments: Dragon armadas exploding into coin showers! Webtoon Adaptation Gold: Kaleidoscopic battles across 12 art styles! Wiki Rabbit Hole: 144 divine hierarchies to obsess over! WARNING: This novel contains: Soul-crushing "Red Wedding" moments (RIP 8.7 billion NPCs) Game of Thrones-level political backstabs across 23 noble houses Addictive "Just One More Chapter" cliffhangers READER PRAISE: "MC starts weaker than a sick kitten but ends up deleting the final boss' save file!" "The Elden Ring of webnovels — every side character could headline their own epic!" START READING NOW — Before Eldrin resets the multiverse again!
dong11902 · 13.2K Views

Finding Your Way Home In Another World With The Gender Change Skill

Judul : Finding Your Way Home In Another World With The Gender Change Skill. ¥{==================================}¥ Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Shounen, Harem, GenderBander, Fantasy, Mistery, Isekai. ¥{==================================}¥ {Sinopsis} Di suatu Sekolah Menengah Atas bergengsi yang bernama Ryuuji Gakuen. Di sana merupakan sekolah elit yang mementingkan nilai dibandingkan status sosial. Dan di sekolah itu, terdapat seorang siswa yang memiliki reputasi yang sangat buruk. Nama dari siswa itu adalah Shimotsuki Souji. Dia merupakan siswa kelas 11-F di sekolah itu, dan juga, ia memiliki nilai yang sangat rata-rata. Souji memiliki reputasi buruk itu bukan tanpa sebab. Reputasi buruk itu ia dapatkan, karena pelecehan dan fitnah yang dilakukan oleh teman masa kecil nya yang bernama Aizawa Saki. Berbanding terbalik dengan Souji, Saki di sekolah itu merupakan siswa paling berbakat yang selalu menempati peringkat pertama dalam ujian, dan juga, dia merupakan Ketua Dewan Siswa di sekolah tersebut. Reputasi Souji menjadi semakin memburuk. Akibat dia memasuki sebuah Klub yang hanya berisikan gadis-gadis yang bisa dikatakan paling cantik yang ada di sekolah tersebut. Dan, dia juga merupakan satu-satunya laki-laki yang ada di dalam Klub tersebut. Suatu hari, semua orang yang sedang berada di dalam gedung sekolah itu tiba-tiba saja berpindah ke suatu tempat yang sangat asing. Di tempat asing itu, mereka semua di sambut oleh Raja dari Kerajaan Groxia yang bernama Denis Groxia. Lalu, Raja ini berkata kepada mereka semua “Wahai para Pahlawan yang datang dari dunia lain. Saya mohon tolong bantu kami untuk mengalahkan ke 72 Demon Lord yang ada di dunia ini” Di saat semua orang yang dipanggil mendapatkan Job Class dan Skill kelas atas. Di sisi lain, Shimotsuki Souji tidak memiliki Job Class sama sekali dan hanya mendapatkan sebuah Skill yang hanya bisa merubah gender nya saja. Karena hal itulah, dia memutuskan untuk mencari jalan kembali sendirian. Akan tetapi, pada saat Souji ingin pergi untuk mencari jalan untuk kembali sendirian. Tiba-tiba saja teman-teman satu klub nya memutuskan untuk ikut bersama nya untuk mencari jalan lain untuk pulang. Penasaran dengan jalan ceritanya? Ayo ikuti petualangan Shimotsuki Souji di dunia baru ini dengan Skill Perubah Gender nya yang akan mengguncang semua musuhnya. ¥{==================================}¥ BERGABUNG – Komunitas Discord – https://discord.gg/rJRx2R4X DUKUNG SAYA DALAM TULISAN SAYA Saya berniat mengupload seluruh volume secara gratis. Dan saya berharap dapat melakukan hal itu. Biasanya setiap bab akan memiliki jumlah kata rata-rata 10k dan menjaga kesalahan teks membutuhkan revisi dan menghabiskan waktu, tetapi tidak ada pekerjaan yang sempurna. Dengan dukungan dan ulasan dari Anda, saya tahu bahwa saya pasti telah banyak berkembang dalam tulisan saya. Dan bahkan, sekarang saya meminta sedikit lebih, bahwa jika Anda secara sukarela ingin mendukung tulisan saya, maka Anda dapat melakukannya dengan menyumbang. Anda dapat mentransfer uang kepada saya di - https://trakteer.id/aster_souji_pendragon. Anda juga dapat memfollow akun Instagram saya di @panagakos_void. Untuk mengetahui info baru mengenai novel ini, atau info mengenai novel-novel baru yang mungkin akan saya buat. Untuk saat ini, update-nya akan menjadi slow update, dikarenakan masalah internal Author. Juga, GenderBendernya akan terjadi pada sekitaran akhir Volume dua, atau awal volume tiga. Maaf jika ada kesalahan, karena ini karya pertama saya, Jika ada kritik dan saran saya akan terima dengan senang hati. Serta, ini adalah karya pertama saya yang sudah saya revisi, jika ingin lihat yang versi sebelumnya, anda bisa mengeceknya di apk Mangatoon/Noveltoon. Tinggal dicari aja dengan judul yang sama. Informasi Sampul : Sampul bukan milik saya, ini diambil dari game - Arknight. Jika ada yang memiliki masalah dengan gambar tersebut, mohon informasikan kepada saya dan saya akan segera menghapusnya.
Panagakos_Void · 93.5K Views

Coldfire: A Touch of the Abyss

Aether is a patchwork of realities, stitched together with the coarse threads of fate. The High Ones feast on floating islands, flouting the laws of gods and men. The Low Ones rot in the stench of the underbelly, dreaming of a breath of fresh air. Between them lie countless layers of existence, where magic intertwines with despair. Into this chaotic world steps the Unknown. His face is hidden beneath a cowl, and in his eyes burns the cold fire of the Abyss. He is no hero, no savior; he is a catalyst for change, ruthless and hypocritical. The Unknown seeks no followers; he is a solitary figure. He wanders Aether, sowing the seeds of knowledge, but not out of noble intent. His gift is a curse, a trial that breaks the weak and elevates the strong. He asks for no payment, but the price of his lessons is blood, sweat, and tears. He whispers the secrets of the universe into the ears of the outcast, but cares nothing for their fate. He is a spark that can ignite the flame of hope or burn everything to ashes. The story begins with Kael, a young thief from the underbelly who overhears the Unknown conversing with a spirit. Words laden with ancient magic and forbidden knowledge ignite within him a spark of ambition. He begins to stalk the Unknown, seeking to glean his secrets. But the Unknown is no teacher in the conventional sense. He does not give lessons; he creates situations in which his "students" are forced to learn to survive, adapt, and overcome. Kael becomes an unwitting witness to the Unknown's actions, seeing how his "gifts" alter the destinies of others, shattering the old order and giving rise to new chaos. He realizes that the Unknown does not strive for balance; he craves destruction, the rebirth of the world in the fires of the Abyss. And Kael, intoxicated by the power that newfound knowledge grants him, becomes a part of this chaos. Kael's path intersects with others who have also been "blessed" by the Unknown's touch. Some descend into madness, others become tyrants, and still others become martyrs. Each of them is a tool in the Unknown's hands, a pawn in his game with reality. And Kael must decide who he wants to be – a pawn or a player. "Coldfire" is a story about the price of knowledge, the dark side of power, and how even in the most ruthless chaos, there is a perverse beauty. It is a story not of heroes, but of survivors, not of salvation, but of transformation, not of light, but of the cold fire of the Abyss that consumes all in its path.
Fuzhi · 1.2K Views

The Color of Shadows

The world of Abberith thrives on wonder and magic, where the age of Aura Magic has propelled humanity into an era of unimaginable progress. Aura is the latent potential within most humans, enabling them to channel their will into casting spells or creating magical technology that powers an industrial revolution like no other. Each person’s Aura glows with a unique color, reflecting their abilities on the spectrum of power. But a world that shines this bright is bound to have its shadows. The nation of Gina, a rising magical superpower, teeters on the brink of war, seeking to expand its borders to fuel its ravenous hunger for resources and maintain its Aura-driven empire. Gina is ruled by the Harrow Sect, a collection of elite Aura Knights whose mastery of magic and combat has solidified their cruel dominion. Every year, children who come of age are offered a chance to partake in The Trial, a grueling test that determines whether they can join one of the great knight sects within Gina, granting them the training and prestige needed to rise in a society where power defines freedom. But not everyone is so fortunate. Some cannot grow their Aura, and a few- like Joker- are born with none at all. Those born without Aura are branded as a Harlequin and cast to the lowest rung of society. Joker survives in the shadows of Sing, a city built around the Harrow Sect- and a place subject to the majority of their tyranny. Here Harlequins are slaves, tools, and scapegoats, robbed of opportunity and humanity in a world that values strength above all else- acknowledged only to be the playthings of knights. Yet beneath the city’s glittering spires and oppressive streets, the embers of rebellion begin to smolder. The Harlequins are reaching their breaking point, and the whispers of the hidden Revolution Cult grow louder. When a chance encounter pulls Joker into their secret world, he discovers a shocking truth: his parents, who he never knew, were leaders in the rebellion—martyrs who gave everything to ignite a spark of hope amongst the Harlequin. Now, as the Harrow Sect tightens its grip on Gina and rebellion rises from the shadows, Joker must decide where he stands. Will he remain a pawn in a system designed to break him, or rise as a symbol of defiance? In a world where power is taken, not given, Joker’s path will blur the lines between survival and revolution as he faces the legacy of his parents and the potential buried deep within himself.
Jeweled_Rose · 1.8K Views
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