Animus

In the dark city of Castrum, Johanna wields the powerful Light of Elyria, making her a target for the ruthless Carnifex and the cunning witch Azazela. Johanna finds an unlikely ally in Troy, but their blossoming love is threatened by Azazela's relentless pursuit. Azazela seeks to claim Johanna's soul, while Animus, the power-hungry ruler, manipulates events to maintain control over Castrum. The Carnifex, dark creatures born from Animus' pact with the demon Zha'thik, serve as instruments of chaos. As Johanna and Troy navigate treacherous alliances and ancient prophecies, they confront the darkness head-on. But Johanna's ultimate sacrifice may be the only way to save Troy and Castrum from destruction.

First Arc: "Don't leave me! Just look at me and stay awake!" Words that haunted Ariana's dreams for as long as she remembered. Dying in the arms of her lover as they both are surrounded and engulfed in flames. However Ariana's quirks never stopped her from living her life. Her journey starts from when her adoptive mother sells her at the tender age of 12, afraid that she was stealing her adoptive father's love. A blow to her head unlocks her past life's memories and life skills. Any object she touches relating to her past life unlocks her past skills and education. Using her memories she changes the brothel she's sold to into a maid cafe, and slowly changes her community. While creatures called Lumas are born from her powers to protect Ariana but who are the Lumas really protecting? Especially when she gets her period on her 13th birthday and it morphs her into a humanoid garnet dragon. Second Arc: In a world full of magic, beast men, warriors, adventurers and elementals could there really be something more frightening then a girl with mixed blood? Garnet dragon, child of the jewel eyed priestess and the soul of someone who was summoned from Earth. Ariana is fully awoken to who she is and has started her life in St. Verusha Academy as their perfect score student. She will have to grow into the young lady she wants to be while trying to unravel the mysteries of her life. With the help of Cayden, her childhood friend and the the Lumas, Ariana will discover the roads she can walk down. The only problem is will she choose destruction or human evolution? Love or world dominance? Revenge or forgiveness? Or will she allow her human mind and heart to be devoured by the darkness inside of her because of a massive betrayal from the one person she thought meant the most to her? Third Arc The bells of war have been wrung and Ariana has now chosen to save all of humanity. Though she has come to know many truths she still trusts in the relationships she's made and is willing to put everything on the line to become stronger. Her Lumas are evolving, Cayden is her true love that she will never let go, the Goddess of Creation needs her to complete the mission given to her and above all else Ariana is determined to survive. Now with her new knowledge she abandons everyone from their own safety and travels to the Animus, the beast Kingdom to learn how to control her garnet dragon powers from her blood family and hoping that they wil aid her in the fight against Lord Romanoff, the robed army and the twisted church.

Book 1 of The Trilogy of The Foretold --- Though much has happened in the nineteen years he has lived, Prince Animus Stone never imagined it would lead to this. He desires few things: death, compassion, and solidarity. Unfortunately, the mess that unfolds isn't part of it, and what he wishes for always seems just out of reach. Somehow, he isn't surprised. In a world where power stems from stones, Animus navigates a life shrouded in darkness and uncertainty. Haunted by ghosts, both literal and figurative, he finds solace only in his sister Thráxi, who struggles to protect him from the dangers lurking in their supernatural world. But as shadows close in and enemies grow stronger, the siblings must confront the darkness within their family—and within themselves. -- "Why are people surprised at the changes a single year brings? So many things can happen in hardly a second; that should be more surprising, right? -M. Malle

It was called the technology that changed the world. The «Nervous System Synchronization», or «NervSy2nc», [Pronounced, Nerve Sync]. It fundamentally changed how society interacted with the digital world; information, data exchange, and the internet were altered with the release of the NervSy2nc. The «NervSy2nc», a device that allowed man to physically feel, and connect their minds to information network through the neuropathic systems. These systems connect each device to the synapses that connect neurons together, and then connect those pathways to the information Highway. This technology brought man into a new age of understanding, and technological advancement. With the birth of the «NervSy2nc» Most physical mediums - cellphones, computers, and handheld devices - became obsolete. Medicine made leaps in bounds in both diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. Though the use of the «NervSy2nc», with enough money advanced Skills, and techniques could be learned in days, directly uploading the skills to the mind. Languages could be processed, and understood near instantaneously. Memories, and vast amounts of data could be stored, retrieved, or removed within minutes. Along with the development of the technology came «Quantum Super Computing» and the eventually development of «Virtual Intelligence», programs designed with near life like qualities. Through development of the «NervSy2nc» and «Quantum Super Computing», special «Virtual Intelligence Programs» called «Per.S.O.N.A», or «PERsonal System Operating Neuropathic Anima/Animus» were created with the intent to assist in information flow and management. Each «Persona» could be told to restrict, and block incoming harmful junk data, while accessing and sorting potentially helpful data. Each «VI» was designed with a multitude of forms, personalities, and voice data. In this new digital age of information and data exchange, a new use for this technology emerged, changing the face of gaming forever; the «R.E.M.D.» or «Rapid Eye Movement, Dive System» - often referred to as «Dream Gaming» - came to be. R.E.M. Diving allowed players to place their mind in a virtual body, while their physical body slept, placing oneself in an artificial, vivid, and lucid dream. This technology allowed games to reach new heights by directly placing the player into the game, with little to no side side effect. The Development of this technology- «NervSy2nc» and «Dream Gaming» all stemmed from, Rin Maurus. Rin Maurus in turn continued to take his technology to new heights. He created a single game that linked all genres and styles, while doing what was before an impossibility, linking the entire world through this game and many others. He created quantum network servers to link all servers of the world together seamlessly. This created a new virtual world that was much larger than our own, that was traversable from one sever to another without a break in connection. Millions upon millions of players worldwide have joined this game, leading to a membership count of over two billion. In this fictional world anything was possible; Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror and Social platforms. All became possible; in this world you could do anything or be anyone you wanted. This is the world built by the genius, Rin Maurus.

Suddenly, the world changed. Animals mutated, causing them to be called Beast. Other hidden races were now revealing themselves. But humans can now ascend and have a chance to obtain Godhood, but at what cost? Abomination gave rise to a cultivator that strayed from their path. Abomination was the reason for cultivators to be careful of their animus. If not, the consequence will be, is to become an abomination. Clover didn't know what to do when God revealed this information. But he understands that he needs to reach Godhood if he wants to protect his loved ones. Clover was anxiously thinking of what to do, starting from now. When suddenly... [God's Record open] Receiving system-like from what he reads in some novels, he was delighted. But he was bound to be disappointed. Follow him on his journey to become a God. ========== This is my first novel after countless revisions. With the help of Grammarly free and a reader who tolerates some mistakes in writing, will be decent enough for you all to be immersed in this story. And I also want you all to know that I'm a beginner or precisely a newbie writer, so I request you to give me your review and thoughts about my novel. Thank you ========== Warning notice!!!: Just like the title itself... "God's Record" the system God's Record can only Record the achievements of Clover becoming Godhood. So this is not the typical system that gives Godly gift to the host. Hope you understand.... Thank you.

I'm a map, to be specific the map to a book called the Rouge Tamer! a story about a man originally named gallion storm. after having lost his formal name and life he turned out to live a punishment what punishment well they didn't give him the special reason or any information on becoming. Rin Animus Silver! he is a weak person who has fallen into a strong world. he finally got his happy Ness just to have it slip and realize they were just letting him enjoy a false peace! they who? he doesn't know who "they" are "they" are just the ominous "THEY"! he will try his hardest to be free as for, how he frees himself from fate? thats a conundrum of the battles to come!

The world of Animus has always been living together with Earth. Each day, more and more people are disappearing for no reasons. The world dispatched their best person to investigate the mysterious phenomenon but they returned with no avail. Some who delved too much, ironically, disappeared for themselves. They did not know that they were being transported to the world of Animus... Art has always been good at everything. He tried learning basketball, after a week he became the MVP of the National Tournament. He learned martial arts to protect people close to him. To everyone he always seemed like the pinnacle of a human being. Everyone relies on him. But deep inside... Art has a mysterious secret... He loves anime.

Hiromi Havashira is the princess of Genevede. At the behest of her mother, she travels to the Avalsari Empire to meet with her betrothed, Prince Ardrian Knightstein, in order to secure an alliance between their nations. There she trains to be a Reclaimer, a soldier trained in the art of hunting and destroying the demons and animus that roam the world.

The Animus had an error in its system led me to an unknown era on an unknown reason to be determined later which was to protect The Apple of Eden from the enemy with help of three Assassins from different corners of the world in an epic fight between the Templares army and four faithful Assassins which they are Altair Ibn La Ahad,Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Aguilar de Nerha, and the British Assassin Edward Kenway. The mission they sowrn to do is to protect The Apple costed them their energy and the life of the British Assassin. They have to accomplish their duty to be ready to fight in a war using the Apple of Eden against who is going to destroy Earth and other planets and stop them before its too late.

What exactly is a monster? 2020 humans were defeated in a battle and forced out of earth by a species able to transform themselves into humans. Leaving their home, memories, and some of their future weapons behind. These weapons were children they experimented with, using the GreenBlood's (invading aliens) blood and technology. Desperate to take back his home a researcher named Dr. Tenma put some fresh and strange looking green blood into some of the specimens in hopes of strengthening their abilities and hopefully speed up their maturity. But as he was pumping more, the cryogenic pods went into emergency sleep trying to stop the specimen rejecting the blood, and making the specimens sleep for an unknown amount of time. Making them leave with half of their research left on earth. . A massive spaceship landed on earth on the year 2070. Shinichi and his mother witnessed it destroying their neighborhood, and ran inside their home to hide to no avail. Shinichi's mom was seen by the aliens and killed while Shinichi is hidden inside a closet. Later when he finds his mother's corpse, he then swears to avenge her. While finding out the secret of the invaders. .... This is a tragic story of revenge, friendship, and finding out what's the appearance of a true monster.

Edwin, a man 21 years of age, was thrown into a tower with millions of other people by some unknown administrators. These administrators had given everyone talents so they could climb the tower, but no one has a clue what challenges the tower will offer. Edwin, with a unique talent, decides to give clearing the tower a shot, but a lot of problems await him. Ones that may leave him… broken. Will he clear the tower? Or will he lose his mind trying? --- [Cover art is mine]

Life was simple for Adolpha Gray. She got by at school, spent her days playing games and lived as a normal teenager. Well that was before her 15th birthday. That day was marked by her awakening as a "Wiccan", a descendant of the old Gods. Now she is hunted by creatures of chaos known as Daemons, all the while searching for her mother and learning about her magical powers.

After dying to a cruel betrayal from those he trusted the most, Reno finds himself in a futuristic world where many races are at war. Except something doesn't seem right. Reno: "Wait why am I sharing a body with this guy?"

people wonder how earth and humans where formed. well i have answer for that. The development and evolution of humanity was feared and envy by animus. now they are going to annihilate all humans. but some group of good animus risk their lives to protect earth, from other animus they are know as the beast heroes. Let’s find of the true story of animus and human form the story.

Year 20XX, a large explosion devastated the city of New York. The explosion, although was huge —was vastly weak compared to a grenade explosion, as if there was no heat nor force exerted. The buildings were completely intact, however there are no survivors, the city were suddenly crawling with vicious creatures now identified as "Animus", beasts with greater strength to handle any of humanity's weapons of that time. One by one, country by country, until today— the silent explosions continuously appears to bring dread to humanity. Years of work after the initial explosion, researchers were able to detect fluctuations before the explosions, buying enough time for people to evacuate. But that doesn't mean that it will help humanity in reclaiming their cities, they would only continue to fall apart from there. However, this breakthrough is what allowed research to go further than just observing. Smaller explosions that were detected, was observed to only spawn weaker variants of Animus, a category known as Lesser Animus. Animus that are smaller and weaker, yet durable nonetheless. Soldiers were dispatched in order to retrieve Animus carcasses to be studied. By two more years, humanity was able to find out the means to make a weapon against their now common enemy. A weapon capable of using Anima, an energy used by Animus. However the only ones that can wield it are the creatures that can produce Anima from their body which are the Animus themselves. Although humanity was ready to give up on their fate, by one stroke of luck their evolution led to be the one they need the most. A rare number of people with the capability to absorb and utilize Anima energy appeared, thus the start of the battle for reclaiming. However, while female combatants can control their Anima energy, the male combatants can hardly control their own, resulting in their own transformation into an Animus themselves. Thus it was banned for men to use any Anima equipments, only to be instated as non-combatant officers. These individuals are titled "Reapers" for their ability to produce Anima. An organization was formed in order to manage the Reapers and to dispatch them as humanity's finest weapon against the Animus. Fifty years after the initial explosion, the Anti-Animus "Soul Retrievers"— branch in Quezon City, Manila, a man was enlisted as part of the 4th Division of Reapers. A rare individual which is in between normal human and a Reaper, a man with a weaker Anima energy, yet is capable of wielding it freely as much as others. A small piece that will undoubtedly play a part in the largest project of Humanity: the reclamation of safety and to claim victory against the Animus.

May kilala ba kayong tao na konting galaw, napapamura? Tipong, konting kilos lang, napapasabi na ng "Tangina!" Tipong natutuwa lang pero kung makamura, daig pa may kaaway siya? Siguro naman lahat tayo may kilalang ganyan, 'di ba? At madalas nga, babae pa. Siya 'yung tipong masarap at nakakatuwang kasama. Lagi kasi siyang game sa kahit anong trip ng tropa. Tipong kahit ayain mo ng inuman, ikaw pa susuko sa kanya. One of the boys, ika nga. Kilos lalaki, astang lalaki, minsan nga naiisip ko mas lalaki pa siya sa akin pero, ayon sa nabasa ko sa Psychology, lahat daw tayo may girl and boy side. Ito daw 'yung animus (musculine) side ng babae at anima (feminine) side ng lalaki. At siya? Ayun at mas nanaig ata ang animus kaya ganun siya. Pero magkaganoon man, alam ko na deep inside, kaya ko pang pangibabawin ang feminine side niya. Alam kong idinadaan niya lang sa mga asal kanto at ugaling tambay pero... deep inside, babae pa rin siya. Kaya naman sisimulan ko ang planong pagbaguhin siya at tatawagin itong, "Operation: Taming the Bad Girl!"

Desdemona was a bookworm and the illegitimate daughter of a lowly elf Lord whose greed and envy... Forced her in a young age to get married to and unknown prince in the human land. Despite knowing that deep Animus that ran between them. Will Desmond be able to survive this? Her life seem to evolve on what the book told her.

Stargazer is a hybrid between a dragon and a pony. But she doesn't know the real world where there's Good VS Evil but one day she'd will never forget the Friends and Family Day that's where everything goes down hill. Author's Note:Including Stargazer have Animus magic as well like Wings of Fire.

[Mature content] There is strong language (swearing), criminal acts and mention/implication, violence and gore, along with mentions/retelling of and acts of abuse, and other possibly triggering events in the story. You have been warned. (This story was Previously called The Lost Spirit Summoner) _____________________________________________________________________ Arcin Rina Lynch seemed to be living a fairly good life, her boyfriend was about to take over his father's company, and she was working as a graphic designer (part-time) which was something she wanted to do since she was a kid, and had no major issue with her high-class family at the time either. That all changed when her boyfriend suddenly broke up with her for no reason what follows is a fight with her step-mother. She chooses to get away from it all to try and get her emotions in check. However, she's got little time for that as one thing leads to another and now Arcin is in the magic-filled world of Medeis due to the god-like being Animus, hurt and with no clue how to return home. Follow Arcin as she explores Medeis doing as Animus asks in the hope to find a way to return. But as time goes on and more questions than answers appear, what is the reason this all began? What is the reason that the corrupt beings are after her? Will everything be said and done when she returns to Terra or will more await her? In the end, will she really want to return to the world of Terra after it is all said and done and never return? ________________________________________________________________________ Unable to use his magic he was trapped and sure that he was about to die he had no way to fend of the beasts and humans that made their way towards him. He closed his eyes not wanting to see the moment before death claimed him. 'Damn it if only I could have-' his thoughts were cut off by the sudden human scream in front of him. He opened his eyes in surprise to see a dark cloaked figure with a familiar fox mask that had a unique tattoo on their wrist. A being he met sometime before this, cut down beast and human alike with her staff weapon. Blood flew and sprayed the ground from both the group in front of him and the being that stood in front of him... protecting him. The being made quick work of the group in front of them (which was a group of 7). "Ha if they think that making me unable to cast any form of magic would put me at a disadvantage they are wrong this is nothing compared to when bullets are flying in a fight. I only broke a light sweat." The being laughed in a pleased tone before turning around. He quickly closed his eyes he could hear the figure get closer to him. "'Sigh'... you idiot I told you that you should a least carry a dragger. You managed to get dragged into this and you almost died cause you rely too much on your magic." The being sighed before touching his cheek lightly. "Luckily it seems he's only unconscious as he's breathing. I almost didn't make it in time... I'm sorry." The being muttered before lightly kissing them on the cheek healing the light injury on his face.

Lyris, a reluctant criminal burdened by his late father's debt, Finds himself imprisoned after a botched heist at the royal castle. Inside his cell, he encounters a peculiar woman who warns him of dreaded angels descending upon the world, setting in motion a cataclysmic threat that hungers for the world's destruction. However, their arrival also awakens the dormant energy known as "animus" within humans, gifting them with newfound powers and a user-friendly system to harness this potent force. Lyris and an unlikely band of companions must unite to face these divine adversaries and save their imperiled world. To harness their newfound strength and combat these otherworldly foes:

"Men in our family never age passed thirty" August's father said at the dinner table. The fifteen year old looked up in shock to see his brother enjoying a meal like he hadn't heard a word their father said. "I'm not going to die at thirty. Never," Gregory, his brother, solemnly promised as they poured dust over their father's grave. Despite all plans set in motion, Gregory dies, leaving the family business to August. A part of his will states he's found a cure; a young human girl named Kelly Richardson. Kelly is beyond shocked when the unpopular billionaire, August Cline, shows up the same day her mother dies. He offers her a tempting deal to be his in-house guinea pig. Mysteries surrounding her mother's death and the mountains of debts and loans crashing on her, Kelly accepts. She will now spends her days navigating an eccentric billionaire, his animus nephew and the butler who sees all; while solving the mystery of the estranged Aunt Davi's return Not to mention, what was the deal with their red eyes? Excerpt "It's a beautiful piece," Kelly froze. This gallery was too large for them to run into each other. She wasn't ready. She couldn't face him. "Is it yours?" "What?" She turned on instinct and met with striking grey eyes. His jet black hair went just over his temples, and the rest of it stayed below his ears. His strong brows drew together in a frown, "Are you alright?" Alright? No. She was facing the man who brutally murdered her mother, how could she possibly be alright? Art is not mine

Novus Elysium is the region in which all factions that broke away from earth reside. Spectacular bodies inhabit this space and hold in its being: The Federation Of Autonomous Colonies, The Republic Of Alexandria, The Concordia Of Magnus Voluntas, The Common Wealth Of Fortis Animus, The Imperium Of Ignis Stella, and The Colonies of Earth all under one banner called: The Galactic Union Of Planets. A millennium has passed since the great expansion when humans set out to make their names amongst the stars. Some do so peacefully, and others broke the shackles of Earth's influence. with extreme violence that costs millions of lives. One of those wars continues. The 900-year-old blood feud between the G.U.P and the R.O.C still rages on, but in the shadows. Dwight Harper, a mercenary who is from Earth is shoved into this conflict after being given an ultimatum. Far away in the F.A.C, Athena, a young woman, is being trained under the leader of the pirate faction named Mathias, and that leader is her grandfather. Duncan Archer has moved to the capital planet of the F.A.C, Capus-7. He came to this planet hoping to start over after his parents kicked him out, with nothing but his clothes, and his mustang. He finds a job as a delivery boy, and things are looking up until they weren't. In 1000 years of light, follow these three characters as they contend with ensnarement, loss, and hatred.