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The Codex

"Shadows of Nocterra: The Forbidden Codex"

In the perpetually twilight realm of Nocterra, magic is both a blessing and a curse. Power is everything, and those without it are mere fodder for the ruthless mage-lords who control society. Ethan Nightshade, an orphaned street urchin with barely a spark of magical potential, has survived on nothing but wit and desperation. When a mysterious opportunity arises for commoners to enter the legendary Magical Academy, Ethan sees his one chance to escape the brutal streets of Shadowhaven. But everything changes when he discovers an ancient, forbidden tome - the Codex of Forbidden Shadows - a magical book that contains knowledge beyond imagination. As Ethan begins to unlock the book's secrets, he realizes he's stumbled upon a power that could either save him or destroy everything around him. The Codex grants him access to shadow magic - a forbidden art that allows him to manipulate reality itself, but comes with a terrifying price. Thrust into a world of political intrigue, deadly magical competitions, and centuries-old conspiracies, Ethan must navigate treacherous waters. The Academy is a battlefield where students are as likely to kill each other as learn magic, and Ethan's newfound abilities make him both a target and a potential game-changer. With powerful enemies hunting him, a mysterious mentor with hidden motives, and a magical book that seems to have its own agenda, Ethan must decide how far he's willing to go to survive. Will he become the weapon the Codex wants him to be, or can he maintain his humanity in a world that rewards only the most ruthless?
luisitomagic · 1.5K Views

Sacrilege Ascension: I Level Up By Defying Gods

In a world where the Sevengod Church with an iron fist, Oliver, a downtrodden acolyte struggling to survive, uncovers a terrifying truth: the gods are long dead, their thrones consumed by madness. The Church’s “Divine Circuits” aren’t holy—they are cursed shackles, binding humanity to the ravenous, decaying deities they claim to serve. In reality, humans are mere sacrifices, fed to the gods to prolong their fading existence. Armed with the Blasphemy Codex System, Oliver treads a dangerous path. Each time he desecrates a god or slays a hypocritical priest, Oliver draws power from the Codex, strengthening himself with every heresy. The so-called divine beings of holy love? The great, selfless clergy? The beloved by all? Let me expose their true nature, and show everyone the maggots crawling beneath the shiny facade! This is what Oliver is doing, this is how Oliver grows stronger! When the last gilded lie peels away in his bloodstained hands, Oliver beholds the cosmos' cruel jest - those celestial parasites never craved worship, but the exquisite terror in mortal eyes. Now the Codex whispers of dead stars reconquering their thrones, its pages bleeding with revelations that could either forge a new pantheon from apostate flesh, or drown all creation in the gods' terminal scream. Will his blade carve salvation from their writhing carcasses, or merely crown him the most beautiful monster in this danse macabre?
melawater2x · 202 Views

The Last Stand: The Fool and the Regressor

[WSA 2025 Entry] The apocalypse is here, and it’s so overdone. Monsters? Check. Burning sky? Check. Random system that gives you powers but also wants your firstborn? Double check. In the middle of this mess are two guys who couldn’t be more mismatched if they tried: The Fool: A guy who’s spent his life perfecting the art of doing nothing. His resume includes “professional procrastinator”, “class clown”, “expert nap taker”, etc... Now he’s got to survive an apocalypse that didn’t even give him a heads-up. How rude. The Regressor: A guy who’s lived through the end of the world more times than he can count. Literally. Because he forgot. Now he’s just a brooding mess with a leather jacket and zero useful advice. When the fool realizes his classmate is a regressor, he’s like, “Great. I’m stuck with the guy who’s seen it all but remembers none of it. This’ll go well.” Yet, they will still group up and face trials that test their sanity more than their skills. But as the so-called End demands more blood and the regressor’s memories start to resurface, they realize the real apocalypse might be their inability to agree on where to hide. Can a lazy dreamer and a forgetful hero save the world? Probably not. But hey, at least they’ll have a good story to tell—if they survive. ________ __ Please note that this story is a work of fiction and a product of the author's imagination. It contains scenes of violence, death, and may not be suitable for all readers. It is intended for mature audiences only.
Peace_in_Chaos · 7.3K Views

The World Beyond the Eye

In a world where the threads of myth and reality intervene, 17-year old Ezekiel Rhea finds himself thrust into an unknown land after a catastrophic event. The result of an ancient war between powerful mythologies from the Outer Realm, this catastrophe has reshaped the very fabric of the worlds, tearing apart the boundaries between realms and sending Ezekiel into a new world teeming with magic, divine beings, and strange powers. However, Ezekiel is no ordinary soul. With no innate power of his own, he is an anomaly in a land where everyone awakens unique abilities through a strict, level-based system. Yet, Ezekiel possesses a strange, powerful gift: the ability to mimic any skill, power, or ability he encounters if he knows its origin. This enigmatic gift, manifested through a single, otherworldly eye, allows him to copy powers, skills, and knowledge, but at a cost. As Ezekiel struggle to survive in this unfamiliar world, he enrolled in a academy called Aetherfall Academy, a prestigious academy for the gifted. Here, he is introduced to a society governed by the strong, those who represents the world's mightiest factions. Among these factions are the pillars, seven individuals who embody the greatest strength in the world. Caught in a web of factional politics, divine machinations, and the clash of ancient mythologies, Ezekiel's journey is one of discovery, power, and inner turmoil. As he navigates alliances, rivalries, and the complexities of his newfound abilities, Ezekiel must confront the reality of his unique gift: it may hold the key to either the destruction or salvation of this fractured world. The question is, will he remain the boy who came from the end of one world, or become the harbinger of a new beginning for all? In a world on the brink of rebirth, Ezekiel Rhea will have to decide whether to fight for humanity's future or become the very force that brings it to an end,.
3nC · 2.5K Views
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