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Ancient Stones Jeremy Soule

THE ANCIENT

Title: THE ANCIENT In the year 2050, in the post-apocalyptic city of Veridium, an enigmatic and ancient curse grips the land. "The Ancient," a legend whispered among the desperate survivors, tells the haunting tale of a powerful werewolf who possesses the ability to shape-shift at will. This curse has haunted the city for centuries, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. Enter Amelia Drake, a fearless young woman with a troubled past and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. As an archaeologist and scientist, Amelia becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the legend of The Ancient. Determined to lift the curse that plagues her world, she embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of Veridium's darkest secrets. Amelia's search leads her to a hidden chamber beneath the decaying ruins of Veridium's once-glorious cathedral. There, she discovers an ancient book written in a long-forgotten language. With the help of a mysterious translator named Alexei, Amelia deciphers the text, revealing a ritual that promises to break the curse. As Amelia delves deeper into the ritual, she finds herself confronted by a clandestine organization known as the Lunar Brotherhood. Led by a charismatic and manipulative leader, the Brotherhood is hell-bent on preventing anyone from uncovering the truth about The Ancient. They believe that harnessing its power will grant them immeasurable control over the remnants of society. Caught in a web of intrigue and danger, Amelia's life takes an unexpected turn when she realizes that she has a personal connection to The Ancient. In a shocking twist, she discovers that she is the descendant of a long lineage of werewolves, each cursed with the same abilities as The Ancient itself. As Amelia's powers awaken, she becomes torn between embracing her newfound identity and using her abilities to save Veridium from the malevolent clutches of the Lunar Brotherhood. With each passing day, the city descends further into chaos, its fate hanging in the balance. In "The Ancient," Amelia must navigate treacherous alliances, unexpected betrayals, and her own inner demons to uncover the truth behind her heritage and break the curse that has plagued Veridium for centuries. Will she succumb to the darkness within or rise above it to become the savior her city desperately needs? The story combines elements of sci-fi, mystery, and supernatural lore, immersing readers in a world where ancient legends and futuristic technology collide. As the suspense builds and plot twists unravel, readers will be captivated by the thrilling journey of Amelia Drake and the secrets that lie within "The Ancient."
Lucy_chioma_Arinze · 103.6K Views

The Last of Ancient Magic

“En mi primera vida, fui un prisionero del destino: una existencia breve, consumida por una enfermedad que me arrebató la oportunidad de soñar, explorar o simplemente vivir. Pero mi final no fue realmente el final. Desperté en un mundo completamente diferente, uno donde la magia reina, los reinos se alzan y caen, y los secretos ancestrales susurran en las sombras. Renací como Alexander Hemingway, hijo de un guerrero legendario y una maga sin igual, en el seno de una familia noble destinada a la grandeza. Sin embargo, el maná, el pilar de este mundo, me negó su favor. Marcado como un “amorfo,” incapaz de usar la magia como los demás, soy una anomalía en una sociedad donde el poder mágico define el valor de una persona. Pero mi historia no será dictada por el destino ni por las expectativas ajenas. Aunque este mundo me rechace, estoy decidido a forjar mi propio camino. Porque, en lo profundo de mi ser, hay algo diferente. Algo antiguo. Algo que ni los magos más poderosos pueden comprender. Mientras navego por este mundo (una academia mágica donde se forja la élite del imperio, intrigas nobles que se ocultan tras sonrisas, y una magia perdida que parece llamarme) debo enfrentar peligros que amenazan no solo mi vida, sino la esencia misma de lo que soy. ¿Mi propósito? Sobrevivir. Proteger a quienes amo. Y desentrañar los secretos de una magia olvidada que podría cambiarlo todo. No poseo la fuerza para dominar este mundo, pero sí la voluntad de desafiarlo. Y esta vez, no permitiré que nada ni nadie me detenga. En un mundo donde la magia lo gobierna todo, demostraré que incluso una anomalía puede cambiar el curso de la historia.”
_Theory_ · 1K Views

Sword in Stone

Artie had lived her whole life feeling like a joke. Whether it came to her full name, her parents ‘abandoning’ her and her next door neighbours taking her in, or finding out that her lover was part of a cult and was cheating on her. Said lover then stabbed her. It felt like she just couldn’t catch a break. So when she found herself in a puddle of her own blood, staring up at a fake painted sky, she could only find humour in the situation, and prayed that the next life was kinder. Only she woke up. In the same body, with the same stab wound, only in a world full of magic, swords, and a dead King Arthur? Yup. The round table existed, the knights existed, and so did everyone of legend that she’d heard about as a child. Only it was the beginning of their tales. Nothing had happened yet, except the formation of Camelot, the crowning of the King, and then the sudden death of the King of Legend, King Arthur Pendragon. She would have thought this was another cruel joke if everyone wasn’t wandering around in mourning clothes. If this was a practical joke, it wasn’t a very funny one. Artie was tired. She’d already spent almost a decade working as a police officer, and then a detective, so she felt like she had earned her peace. Especially after all the shit she’d been put through, but someone had different plans. And Artie’s life wasn’t quite done yet. In fact, it seemed like in the eyes of the creatures of this world, this was where she was always meant to be. The time she spent getting her ass handed to her in the other dimension? Just a warm up. And now she was expected to just…go along with what everyone else wanted her to do? Including magical beings who were responsible for taking her from one dimension to another. Artie felt like she was in over her head, even if there were several concerned, attractive knights around her. She wasn’t sure if she was going to run away from all the new responsibilities, or embrace them. She wasn’t a rule breaker by nature, but maybe now was the time to change?
CalyB · 162.5K Views
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