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Toga Himiko

Shadows of the Yamataikoku

In the dark forests of Mount Tsubaki, Shiro, known as the Wolf of the Hidden Clans, is a battle-scarred shinobi on a path of vengeance and redemption. Bound by duty to his slain lord, Shiro is tasked with retrieving the legendary Blade of Tsukuyomi, an ancient sword said to hold the power to sever the bonds between the worlds of the living and the dead. Forged by the gods and hidden within the mystical, long-lost kingdom of Yamataikoku, the blade is guarded by spirits and curses left by Queen Himiko, a sorceress whose magic once ruled the realm. With a prosthetic arm embedded with ancient tools and spirit-channeling talismans, Shiro journeys alone into the heart of Yamataikoku. Along the way, he encounters masked spirits, ancient guardians, and forces far beyond mortal understanding. Guided by mysterious prophecies and haunted by his own past, he must confront both the supernatural and his own inner darkness if he hopes to survive and wield the sword’s power. But as he delves deeper, Shiro discovers that the Blade of Tsukuyomi demands more than blood—it seeks to consume the very soul of its bearer. As his final battle approaches, Shiro must choose between vengeance and freedom. Will he fulfill his oath, even if it costs him his humanity, or find a way to break the cycle of death and honor that binds him? Shadows of the Yamataikoku is a tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the thin line between life and the afterlife, set in a world where ancient spirits and samurai legends collide.
SyelAzbm · 515 Views

Revenge of the Crimson Shadow

Eternal Cleansing Region, somewhere in the Aries Kingdom, midnight “Ohmmm~~~!” The sound of chanting was heard as pebbles jumped, buildings vibrated, and the ground shook. In a huge church, many figures in dark red robes were on their knees surrounding an altar, seemingly praying to a god. There were thousands upon thousands of figures, all chanting the same thing. The gargantuan church had very tall windows, with which housed stained glass. The church was very caliginous, only having the soft light of the moon to illuminate things through those windows. If one gazed up, a mural could be discerned within a cupola. It illustrated a devil lingering above the land, with which figures with red eyes stood; then, a huge sun encroaching upon the territory of that devil, and burning all that was. Afterward, the mural showed a few survivors, on their knees, worshiping what appeared to be a god floating in the air as the surrounding lands burned to ash. The robed figures surrounded an altar upon which stood an imposing golden statue of a muscular man, in nothing but a toga, holding out his hand. In his hand, burned a powerful flame. If one were to observe this statue, they would immediately notice the beautiful orange sapphire the size of one’s hand. This statue was six stories tall, reaching just below the cupola. “Ohmmm~~~!” everything shook once again due to the sheer power of those figures’ unified voices. All of the figures began to glow a soft reddish-orange holy light, reminiscent of the sun. The light began to get brighter, gradually overtaking the gentle light of the moon. On the altar, in the center, directly below the cupola, was another silhouette. This silhouette stood with its hands held out, radiating an even greater light than those below. “Ohmmm~~~!” the statue’s eyes began to shine a similar light. Moments later, the light from the robed figures began to wane, as if the statue was absorbing it. The silhouette below the statue, however, started glowing even brighter. Seconds passed. Seconds turned into minutes, and minutes, into hours. As every second ticked by, robed figures collapsed one after the other, their state unknown. The statue’s eyes were getting brighter as each fell. After seemingly an eternity, the silhouette’s light began to flicker out of existence. Just before it blinked out of the world, the statue’s eyes flared up, and the world seemingly stopped. The silhouette’s eyes began to match those of the statue. Suddenly, a deep, monotone voice escaped from the shadowy figure, “The boy with the Shadow Dragon Bloodline. Find him. Kill him. Wipe his whole lineage from the face of this region!” it boomed throughout the church, escaping through the walls as if they were illusory. People all throughout the region began to look in the direction of the church in response to some profound power. As the figure on the altar was speaking, cracks ,glowing the same color as the statue, began to appear around its body. As soon as the silhouette stopped speaking, it collapsed and the statue’s radiant glow began to fade. “Ohmmm~~~!” echoed out once more.
TheScaredOne · 5.7K Views

Melody Grove Mysteries

Melody Grove on the surface is a sleepy little town. A hospital, a gym, a library, restaurants, an antique shop, some apartments, a lake, a forest, some schools, . . . it seems pretty ordinary. It's up to the local Hunters Guild to keep it that way. Solving Mysteries, hunting cryptids, protecting innocent people, and even helping the dead rest in peace. They will put their skills to the test and will sacrifice it all to protect the town. Staring Chase Thorn-- Current head of the Guild, who is trying to find a balance between being a hunter, husband and father while filling his late older brother's shoes. Violet Thorn-- A huntress who specializes in vampires and solving puzzles. With her Memory ability she can look into the past and uncover secrets. Rose Thorn-- Retired Huntress and grandma. She's a natural survivor with a sense of humor. Elizabeth Thorn-- Currently in charge of the Archive and Medium all while dealing with college classes. Her kind heart and curiosity sometimes get her into trouble. Mike Payne-- Ex-Marine and Werewolf. He's loyal, brave and strong, but can get in over his head. Celeste Payne-- Witch and Occult specialist. Sassy and always on the go, she runs her late mother's restaurant. Henry Carpenter-- Mentor and Part time Hunter. He's wise and protective of his family. Selphie Carpenter-- former Junior huntress. She's cheerful and still trying to find herself. Terry Carpenter-- Wizard in training and Junior hunter. Smart and persistent, he's still trying to master his magic. Jim Kanwanabe-- Demonologist and Medic. Often works with Elizabeth, he's a caring soul that believes in many types of healing. Himiko Kanwanabe-- Medium and retired Huntress. She runs the local gym and spa, always ready to offer advice and a cup of tea. Sam Robinson-- Huntress and weapons expert. She can repair almost anything and is very protective of her team. Lin Robinson-- Kitsune and Junior Huntress. Still trying to master her fox form and discovering the powers it holds. Alice Robinson-- Witch and potions expert. Cheerful and always trying to sell something. Aiden Doyle-- A Drifter with a mysterious past. He's traveled many place, seen many creatures, but his early years are a mystery even to him.
dragonoflight88 · 10.3K Views
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