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Countdown To The Mortal Instruments

[BL] The Musical Prince and his Mortal God

A Prince who yearns to be great and a God who desires to become nothing. *** Tragedy befalls the island of Salyras every fifteen years. When Prince Nevian’s compelling music does nothing to prevent his island and people from sinking, he wonders what his passionate ability is useful for. He drifts for two days across a wild sea and washes upon an island of monsters. Despite being delirious from hunger and grief, he manages to produce one last song to save a man from the snares of a menacing creature. Nevian is surprised when he lives and is greeted by the man he saved. An honest-spoken individual named Aestos, who has otherworldly abilities that grant him the title and prestige of a God. Prestige he never asked for. Fascinated by Nevian’s music, Aestos requests that the Prince accompany him to retrieve a fabled sword that would strip him of his supernatural strengths and grant him the ability to live as a simple man. Aestos relies on Nevian’s enchanting songs, unable to prevent himself from also becoming bewitched. And despite being unsure of the long journey ahead, Nevian puts his faith in the man and agrees to help, believing if his music is truly destined for anything remarkable, now is the time to test it. ------------ [ Excerpt: ] I leaned and kissed Aestos’ face. He swiveled his head—rapidly—and our noses brushed. I laughed tiredly. “What is with that reaction, friend?” His face tightened. But he was not upset. He wore the countenance of a delighted man who feigned confusion because it was comfortable not to recognize what some actions meant. “You are always touching me. Every hour, a hand of yours reaches for me. Why?” he asked. I felt bashful, although confessions came naturally to me. “You must understand by now.” “I am trying to,” he answered sincerely, and he spread his fingers over his chest. “Because here, I feel something I am not used to. Whenever you touch me.” I smiled softly. “You feel your heart.” “I feel more than that.” “Does it frighten you?” He pondered over it while holding my gaze. “I don’t want it to.” I stole his other hand and held it against my chest to let him feel the music of my heart. “Do you feel the rhythm?” His eyes fell to where he held me. “I do not need to feel it,” he murmured. “I hear every time it changes.” I adored him with an enthusiastic smile. “Your ears are extraordinary, and you notice when affection drums in my chest. For you, Aestos. Because you are becoming someone special to me.” ------------ A story about love, destiny, (some) mythological creatures, music, magic, family, and tragedy. Takes on minor themes of historical Greek mythology & culture. [ This story centers affectionate friendships between men. BL tag for bromance. ]
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Mortal's Insanity: Revenge Against Cultivators

In a world where cultivators reign supreme and mortals are considered inconsequential, Hao Yu's life is forever altered when his family falls victim to the merciless whims of those who wield unimaginable power. After the tragic death of his father in a spirit stone mine and the subsequent demise of his mother and sister, Hao Yu is left with a heart burning with hatred and a singular purpose: revenge. But Hao Yu refuses to follow the path of cultivation. He rejects the very essence that defines the cultivators who callously shattered his life, vowing never to become like them. Instead, he embarks on a treacherous journey fueled by cunning deception, scientific innovation, and the art of persuasion. In a world where miracles are the domain of cultivators, Hao Yu employs explosive scientific wonders, leaving his enemies astounded and confounded. He wields a silver tongue that sows discord and resentment among even the mightiest cultivators, causing them to face backlash from their own powers. As Hao Yu navigates a treacherous landscape teeming with ancient secrets, rival cultivators, and dark conspiracies, he inches closer to his ultimate goal: the annihilation of those who have wronged him. But in his quest for vengeance, he discovers the thin line between justice and revenge, and the sacrifices it demands. Mortal's Insanity: Revenge Against Cultivators is a tale of resilience, ingenuity, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world where power can be both a blessing and a curse. Join Hao Yu as he challenges the very foundation of a society that views mortals as nothing more than dust beneath the feet of gods.
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