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Genebound: The Red Thorn Conspiracy

Genre: Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller Summary:In a world where genes determine destiny, society is divided into rigid classes based on genetic purity. The privileged Goldens enjoy extended lifespans and enhanced abilities, while the oppressed Irons struggle to survive. At the heart of this divided world is the Gene Vault, a secretive institution controlled by four powerful families: the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Vistas, and Icarus Corporation.Elena, a brilliant but underprivileged Iron engineer, discovers that her daughter Lila possesses a rare genetic anomaly linked to the mysterious Red Thorn virus. This virus, created by the late genetic scientist Margaret Wu, has the power to reset genes and potentially overthrow the oppressive gene hierarchy. However, Elena's husband Jason, manipulated by the powerful families, betrays her, leading to Lila's capture and Elena's desperate quest to save her daughter.As Elena delves deeper into the conspiracy, she uncovers a plot to use Lila's unique genetic makeup to unlock the full potential of the Red Thorn virus. With the help of a group of rebels known as the Red Thorn Alliance, Elena must navigate a world of deceit, danger, and hidden truths. Her journey takes her from the squalor of the Iron slums to the opulent halls of the Goldens, and ultimately to the stars, as she fights to expose the dark secrets of the gene elite and bring about a new era of equality. Tagline:"Unlock the secrets of your genes, and change the fate of humanity."
SamuelStorm · 281 Views

Echoes of the Dreaming Gods

Synopsis: "Echoes of the Dreaming Gods" Overview: "Echoes of the Dreaming Gods" is a surreal, mythological adventure that intertwines the fates of four protagonists Astraea, Ikaros, Selene, and Orion who each struggle with the burdens of their pasts while navigating an ever-shifting world shaped by both ancient myths and fluid dreamscapes. Guided and manipulated by celestial entities known as the Dreaming Gods, the characters embark on a journey that transcends time and space, exploring themes of ambition, power, fate, and self-discovery. Plot: In a world where reality is as unstable as a dream, the ancient Dreaming Gods begin to stir, their influence reaching across time and dimensions. These gods represent primal forces and cosmic archetypes, and they seek to manipulate mortals for their own ends. As the boundaries between the mythic past, the surreal present, and the speculative future begin to blur, four characters are drawn together, their destinies intertwined. Astraea, once a powerful queen lost to time, wanders invisibly through the modern world, forgotten by history but desperate to reclaim her lost kingdom and fading identity. She embarks on a quest to confront the Dreaming Gods and restore her power, all the while battling her growing irrelevance in a world that no longer remembers her. Ikaros, a descendant of the mythical Icarus, is cursed by his family's legacy of doomed ambition. He is a modern-day inventor, obsessed with breaking the cycle of failure by creating a device that can alter time. His journey takes him through parallel dimensions where he must confront the limits of his ambition and the painful memories of his ancestors' downfall. Selene, a silent oracle who can see the future but is cursed never to speak it, is drawn into the ever-shifting city of dreams. She wanders, writing cryptic messages on walls and watching as the calamities she foresees come to pass. Her quest is to find a way to break her curse and finally give voice to the future, knowing that her silence has caused untold suffering. Orion, an eternal rebel cursed by the Dreaming Gods to live through endless cycles of revolution and failure, struggles with his disillusionment. Once a great revolutionary leader, he is now cynical and battle-weary, fighting for causes he no longer believes in. His journey through time is a search for meaning beyond rebellion, as he contemplates abandoning his fight or finding a new purpose. Their individual journeys are set into motion by a celestial event the reawakening of the Dreaming Gods triggered by a mysterious shift in the cosmic order. As time begins to unravel and dreams bleed into reality, each character is thrust into a series of surreal adventures that test their willpower, morality, and sense of identity. The Dreaming Gods are not malevolent, but they are indifferent to the struggles of mortals, using the characters as pawns in their grand game. They manifest in shifting, symbolic forms an ever-moving river, a cloud of stars, or a colossal stone statue and offer each protagonist a chance at redemption, knowledge, or freedom, though the cost is always steep. Act I: The novel opens with each character in their respective worlds. Astraea is searching for a way to restore her lost kingdom, Ikaros is feverishly working on his time-altering invention, Selene is watching prophecies unfold from the shadows, and Orion is caught in the midst of another doomed rebellion. When the Dreaming Gods reawaken, time begins to warp, and they are all pulled into a shared, interconnected journey. Act II: The characters’ paths converge as they enter a series of mythic realms parallel dimensions where reality is fluid, and the Dreaming Gods test their inner struggles. Astraea journeys through a desert where the sands constantly shift, mirroring her uncertain identity; Ikaros navigates a city where time loops upon itself, forcing him to relive his failures; S
Abir_Hayet_Joy · 13.9K Views

How (NOT) Survive in Another World

Synopsis: Icarus is a kind crazy young man with a strange common sense. He loves money, lying and deceiving people. His life philosophy is to do only things that seem fun. During a certain incident, he dies. After his death, he receives the opportunity to reincarnate in a world of swords and magic to live a better life. However, things do not go as expected, as fate has other plans for the young Icarus. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUTHOR'S NOTICE: I'm a novice writer, so don't read this expecting a great masterpiece Besides that, there's probably a lot of grammatical error here, after all English it is not my mother tongue The focus of this story is on comedy! However, if by chance you don't find the story funny, that doesn't mean that the story is bad or that something is wrong with you. It just means that we have a different sense of humor, and everything is fine with that. After all, people have different tastes! Anyway! If the story not to be your cup of tea, you can do two different things. You can, make constructive comments with tips on how I should improve the story, and keep reading and see if you like it. Or you can just stop reading the story! Don't be a hater who swears at me in the comments saying that my story sucks and that I'm just wasting my time writing it. For if you hurt my feelings, I will hurt yours in return! (Basically I'm going to curse you back!) That's all, please enjoy the story! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disclaimer - The Cover doesn't belong to me. All rights goes to the artist. If you are the image owner and want me to take it down, please contact me.
NotNumber44 · 519.7K Views
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