Industrial Light And Magic

"I promise I will look you in the eyes again." "Don't make promises you can't keep, Daisy." It is a story set somewhere far off in another galaxy, a journey through space, time, and love. Or Crude mechanical wings unfurled, equipped with a row of cylindrical thrusters that began to emit an ominous hum and an orange glow. "Here we go, Lucas!" "You idiot!"

The Spirit Network, known as【Deep Sea】 connected five continents as human civilization surged forward; yet, they were oblivious to the impending eternal night. With the Extraordinary Awakening, the edifice was about to collapse. Flesh is weak and pitiful, how could one ascend? The story began when Gu Shen, an ordinary youth, received a ruler that bore the truth. He peeled back the corner of this extraordinary world, becoming the largest moth among the thousands that dashed into the flames. If winter is coming, I will climb against the steps, overturn the thrones of kings, shatter the crowns of falsehood, destroy the scepters of injustice. I will become humanity's last, Bright Barrier.

"Fate, family honor, or one's own life. Amid generations of legacy, elemental magic,machinery, firearms, noble， gangsters, goblins, and elves, this is a tale woven with blood and tears in the struggle against destiny. It’s the story of mages mastering elemental powers, stepping from the shadows into the light, and a legend of a family’s enduring legacy."

Roger was a prisoner at the young age of 15, serving a sentence of hard labor in his parent's stead. That all changes when he is summoned to the mirror world, Avar, where magic can be harnessed and claimed. The government, however, is not so keen on letting their property escape, and Roger must learn to master his powerful magic of copying other abilities or become nothing more than a prisoner again. The magic of Avar must face against the mechs of Earth, as the politics of two worlds collide in a battle that will shake the stars.

Simbi was mistreated by her cruel stepmother, who constantly punished her for things she hadn’t done. Unable to endure the constant abuse any longer, Simbi ran away from home. She eventually found a church and sought refuge there. She lied to the gatekeeper, claiming she had no parents and needed shelter. The gatekeeper shared her story with the pastor, who kindly allowed her to stay. While staying at the church, Simbi remembered someone advising her to pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit, as it would bring her favor. She fasted for three days, and by the end of her fast, she received a gift—the gift of prophecy. A few days later, while Simbi was sweeping the church, a man named Mr. Williams noticed her and asked if she’d be willing to work in his home. Simbi agreed and began working as a housemaid, where she was well paid. Mr. Williams’ son had been searching for a job for the past three years without success. Simbi advised him to seek God’s guidance through seven days of fasting and prayer. Initially, he was hesitant, but his parents encouraged him to follow her advice. After the week of fasting and prayer, he found a well-paying job. Simbi’s gift brought great blessings to the Williams family. Later, Simbi married a businessman and eventually became a prophet, founding a large church in town. One day, Simbi’s stepmother came to her church seeking help. What drove her stepmother to seek out Simbi? And how will these issues be resolved? Find out what happens next.

Over three millennia after 'The Battle of the Heavens', the sapient races have rebuilt what was once destroyed, carving out a piece of the world for themselves. But make no mistake, monsters rule the land, children of the past chaos. Humans are confined within prisons of their own making, but hope is not lost. From the sky's scar, a mystical energy empowers certain humans to become mages and fight back against the onslaught. Growing up in such a world, Alex faces trials and adversaries that will either make him or break him. Left an orphan, only his younger siblings keep him moving forward. What role does he play in deciding this world's future? How much is he willing to sacrifice for his goals? Only Lumen knows. *** Note from Author: This book will be a slow burn. The MC will spend a significant amount of time powerless. Just a heads up. The world is from the future. *** Credit to TAKAYSU for the Book Cover Art Check out my other book, Trifecta of Realms: The Last Sentinel NA Book on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95590/eclipsed-light

Forged in Light follows Kaelan, a powerful warrior determined to rid the world of darkness and evil. As the strongest person in the universe, Kaelan has already defeated the dreaded Demon Lord, but the journey does not end there. With each victory, he grows stronger, ready to face increasingly powerful foes who threaten the balance of reality itself. In a world ravaged by powerful demons and dark forces, Kaelan and his companions—Talia, Lyra, Arion, and others—must confront enemies who control time, space, and the very fabric of existence. From the manipulative Time Weaver, who can twist fate itself, to the reality-warping Voidbinder, who seeks to erase all, Kaelan’s path is fraught with peril. As he faces these challenges, Kaelan is pushed to his limits, but with each battle, he grows stronger, his light shining brighter against the encroaching darkness. However, the true test lies ahead—the Deathbringer, a being of unimaginable power, stands as the final challenge. To defeat it, Kaelan must unlock his full potential, reaching god-like strength in a desperate battle to protect the world and his loved ones. Forged in Light is a story of strength, unity, and the will to fight against the odds. As Kaelan faces each formidable foe, he is reminded that while darkness may come in many forms, the light of hope and friendship is the strongest weapon of all. The journey is long, and the stakes are higher than ever, but Kaelan's unwavering resolve will carry him toward the ultimate battle for the future of the universe.

Evelyn was tired of fighting. She just wanted to give up and have some peace- wanted her life to go back to normal when she could go to school and have classes and come out with too much homework to finish. Her family was dead because of a fire that was intentionally set. She had to go through the painful process of coping with her family's loss and being adopted. Even then, her second family was kidnapped right in front of her. And when she went searching for her second pair of parents with her friends, she put them in grave danger. Not only were they tortured, they were forced into another world- Earth. Evelyn wanted to give up so badly, but if she did, all of her loved ones would be dead, and her friends would be dead too. So she had to stay strong and fight back even harder.

In a world where ancient bloodlines and powerful magic collide, the future of two realms hangs in the balance. Lucian, the eldest son of the Vampire King, is haunted by visions of a mysterious woman—Selena, the daughter of the High Witch, whose fiery magic could either be their salvation or destruction. Bound by a prophecy neither can escape, Lucian and Selena must navigate a world of deadly secrets, rival clans, and dark forces threatening to tear them apart. As war looms between vampires and witches, their forbidden bond may be the key to saving their people—or the spark that ignites chaos. Fate of Blood and Magic is a tale of love, destiny, and the price of power. Will they embrace their fates, or fight to rewrite them?

Nick Capitol is a young man who has no-one in this world but himself. All alone in this wonderful world, he wants to create his own laws in order to decide his destiny. He will educate and train himself to exhaustion just for a chance at the only thing that matters to him. What will he find? Adventure or empty skies.

Im Giseok is a famous screenwriter who suddenly dies and wakes up in another world. To his surprise, he finds out that he's in the body of another Im Giseok, who looks just like him and is also a screenwriter. But in this new world, the other Im Giseok is struggling. He's a poor writer, abandoned by his family, and barely surviving. Now, the new Im Giseok must use his skills to turn his new life around. Can his storytelling talent help him fix his current life problems, or will he end up stuck in an even worse life than before?

Wisteria Royal Academy, the dream high school of every teenager of Elowyn. Bearing an ancient prestige, this fantasy school is attended by every royal, noble and the children from the rich class. But is it as great as it appears on the surface level? Or does it have secrets to veil? All of such doubts rise when one after another, suspicious events occur. Deaths of sorcerers, weakening of magical creatures, collapsing of fairies.... Overall, magic has started to fade away from Wisteria. To avenge the sorcerer of Versona, Benjamin has pledged to solve the mystery. But it is not an easy task. He cannot do it alone. Hence, he attempted to bring together the fourteen Wisteria Royals. But will he be successful in convincing them to put aside their enmity, differences, hatred and disgust that they bear for one another? Will they agree to go on this epic journey of friendship, love, betrayal, trust, joy, sorrow, mirth and tragedy?

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.

Notice: This will be a long, long story so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are in interested in a long wide-ranging story I hope you will read Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never of had to, and the choices of their lives which effect them of them and the world as a whole. Three chapters a week. link to cover artist: https://www.fiverr.com/winda_chu?source=inbox Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter.

Victor dies in a mugging and gets reincarnated in an alternate version of his world's past where magic and creatures of myth and legend exist. How would his knowledge affect the familiar yet unfamiliar world around him? Read and find out.

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

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Betrayed and left for dead in the magical realm of Elysia, where names dictate fate, he held only regret. Cursing the life he was born into he takes his final breath. But fate had a cruel twist in store… Suddenly, an angelic voice pierced the darkness, and he awoke to his mother's face – the mother who should have been dead. This wasn't the afterlife, he quickly realised; it was a second chance. Armed with the knowledge of the future and a power engraved to his soul, he vows to protect his mother and take revenge on those who wronged him.

In a historical world where gods, demons, and humans coexist, the demon queen Aria inherits her mother’s mission to bring peace between demons and humans. Aria’s path takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with Leon, a human swordsman with a tragic past. Their powerful love faces immense challenges as the gods send Selene, a divine warrior, to eliminate Aria. As Leon’s love for Aria awakens his latent powers, making him the strongest human, he raises his sword to fight against the gods. Meanwhile, Selene’s encounters with Aria and Leon challenge her beliefs, leading her to fall in love with Leon despite her mission. Torn between her duty and her heart, Selene’s internal struggle reaches a climax as she joins Aria and Leon in their fight against the gods. The final battle tests their love and loyalty, revealing the true nature of good and evil. In the end, the gods are forced into a truce. Aria, acknowledging Selene’s love for Leon, allows her to become his second wife. Leon’s acceptance of Selene brings harmony and a new era of peace, demonstrating that love can bridge even the deepest divides.

Everyone has desires; whether it's for wealth, women, or power, but to achieve any of those things everyone needs one thing, strength. Strength could mean many things however, our protagonist never had any kind of strength and lived his entire life unfulfilled, drowning in his own mediocrity. Until one day everything changed and he found himself transmigrated into a cultivation world.

When twelve-year-old Lily finds her parents have left her with only a goodbye note, she is heartbroken and lost. Mrs. Thompson, a kind neighbor, takes Lily in, providing warmth and stability. Though adjusting is hard, Lily finds comfort in Mrs. Thompson’s care and new friendships at school. Over time, she discovers strength through journaling, baking, and simple acts of kindness, learning to rebuild her life. As she grows, Lily is inspired by Mrs. Thompson to help others. She volunteers to support kids who feel alone, spreading the kindness that helped her heal. Lily’s journey transforms her pain into a source of light for others.

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

This is just a story about the MC climbing a technological tree in a fantasy world. Am new to this writing field I might make some mistakes, criticism and corrections are welcome.

In a world shrouded in darkness and despair, a young protagonist finds himself trapped in a foreboding chamber, fighting for survival against a creatures that embodies the very essence of fear. This realm is filled with echoes of lost memories and shattered dreams, where the air is thick with decay and the shadows seem to pulse with malevolence.

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There is no perfect light without darkness, but I seek to create to a perfect light where darkness does not exist

When a star dies, a single tear drop slips down from their face and into the earth. Sometimes it makes miracles happen and other times it leads to disasters beyond the mankind. Oh child, born to starlight and bundled under the bloody red sky. Are you a hero? or are you the villain meant to tear the world down?