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Dawnbringer: Lightborn

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Lightborn is the centerpiece of the Dawnbringer series of novels in the world of Irándiel, upon the small continent of Telmérion, cold and rugged and yet inhabited since the beginning of human history by the first family of humankind. Though the setting is high fantasy—a work of co-creative imagination fashioning a mythical world with its own history and geography—the plot and the ins-and-outs of the world are deeply realistic, portraying as it were an ancient and long-forgotten past of our own world. Or more precisely, what is offered here is a mythical exposition of the true past that we all share—with very little magic or other fantasy tropes, but with a great deal of “magic,” in other words, a world filled with wonders and terrors of all kinds, from the ancient guardians of the world, the Anaíon, to vicious and deadly beasts such as dragons, eötenga, and vru’ádach. The characters thus find themselves caught in the cosmic battle between light and darkness, between the weakness of love and the power of hate, which casts its rays and its shadows also into the heart of every man and woman. The journey marked out before their feet calls for integrity, fidelity, and heroism, and also something more, something that lies at the heart of every good adventure and every life, and which is the very measure of man. When Eldárien returns to his homeland after many years away—burdened by the awareness that he has perpetrated great evil at the hands of an Empire whose knight he has become—he encounters a continent riven by strife and war and threatened by creatures even more horrifying, born of the very darkness itself. He wishes to lay aside the sword, to leave behind a past marked with violence and bloodshed, but he also longs to aid his people against the forces that endanger their very existence. And such a path he cannot walk alone, facing obstacles both within and without, and he finds given to him both the light that he wishes to serve and friends to share the journey. All the while the land that he loves slides inexorably into conflict, into what shall be known henceforth as the War of Darkness, and he and those to whom he is joined are called upon to share the fate of their people, looking forward in hope to the promised coming of dawn after darkest night.
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AZURE ASCENDANT THE DRAGON'S REBIRTH[DARK-FANTASY/COMEDY]NO FILLER NOV

​A Message from the Author: Mr. Zishan ​1. An Unpredictable Journey ​Step into a fantasy realm where boredom does not exist. The flow of the narrative shifts with every volume, ensuring a detailed and immersive world that refuses to follow a predictable path. In this realm, anything can happen, and every chapter is designed to keep you guessing. ​2. The Monster Who Seeks Peace ​Our protagonist, originally known as Haru Ryūzaki, has been reincarnated as the strongest creature alive. Now known as Jee-shahn, he stands seven feet tall—a terrifying "monster" in human form possessing strength that can shatter the greatest beasts. Though he cannot use traditional magic, he possesses the terrifying ability to negate and refuse the very laws that govern this fantasy world. Despite his god-like power, his only desire is to relax and observe the world’s "noise." However, the world rarely lets him rest, forcing us to witness how he navigates his new identity, body, and overwhelming power. ​3. Characters with Soul ​Every character has been crafted with deep complexity and distinct personalities to foster a genuine bond between them and the reader. Alongside my hardworking partner and illustrator, Rin, we have poured our hearts into their designs. We didn’t just create characters; we created companions. We hope you grow to love them as much as we do. ​4. High Stakes and Brutal Realism ​In this story, no one is safe. To maintain a mature and high-stakes atmosphere, death is a very real consequence. Unlike traditional stories where the "hero" always survives, even Jee-shahn faces the threat of death. In times of war, thousands may fall. This realism is what gives the story its "spice" and emotional weight. ​5. A Masterpiece of Contrast ​As the author, my goal is to create a masterpiece that explores the full spectrum of existence—from deep emotional bonds and beautiful romances with various monster races to the brutal reality of life and death. You will find Jee-shahn surrounded by wives, children, students, and millions of followers, all set against a backdrop of comedy, funny rumors, and intense action. ​6. A Unique World-Building Experience ​The structures, creatures, myths, and folklore of this realm are entirely original. While some elements may draw subtle inspiration from the real world, this is a unique universe built from the ground up. ​7. Dense and Impactful Storytelling ​I do not write like traditional authors. My goal is density: one page of my prose is designed to carry the weight of several manga pages, and five pages contain the world-building and "spice" of an entire anime episode. I want every sentence to be valuable, ensuring that whether you love novels, manga, or anime, you are constantly entertained. ​8. A Note to the Readers ​As an author, my motive is to entertain through a mature theme filled with deep world-building and intense emotion. If any element of this brutal world offends or hurts your feelings, please accept my sincere apologies. My goal is simply to create a world that feels alive. ​9. Collaboration and Adaptations ​I am open to my story being adapted into Manga, Webtoons, or Anime. I am happy to provide Volumes copies and character designs to interested creators, provided two conditions are met: ​Full credit must be given to me, Mr. Zishan, as the original Author. ​The adaptation must stay true to the "soul" of the story—the brutality, the comedy, and the rumors. If you love the work and respect the style, I would be honored to collaborate. ​10. Final Words ​I have shared enough for know!
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Saving The Monster Race Starts With Breeding The Elf Village

Everyone has heard the cliché tale. A peaceful race on the brink of annihilation. A desperate prayer. A hero summoned from another world to save them from extinction after a long, brutal war. That was exactly what the demi-human continent expected. Elves, vampires, beastkin, lamia, centaurs, fairies—every race born from mana—were falling, cornered by the advancing human empire. Their magic was gone. Human revolution was unstoppable. Extinction loomed. So, as legends dictated, they performed the ancient summoning, thinking hero would appear. He would lead them to victory after years of hardship, countless battles, and dramatic sacrifices. A long, epic struggle. Or so they thought. Instead, the hero they summoned—Luca—looked around, cracked his knuckles, and ended the entire war in two days. Two Days. No grand campaign. No final stand. No glorious, drawn-out saga. The human armies retreated on their own, terrified of whatever monster the demi-humans had summoned. And the demi-humans could only stare. Their savior. Their conqueror. Their headache. Because once peace returned… Luca started doing whatever he wanted. He trained elves to fire AK-47s with machine-perfect precision and forced vegetarians like them to eat grilled meat. He crafted wheel-chairs for mermaids so they could roll across land like smug aquatic empresses. He gave dwarves dynamite 'for better mining' and immediately realized he had created a worldwide hazard. He used salamanders as living barbecues, insisting it was 'efficient ecological heat usage.' And if that wasn’t already disastrous enough, there was more. The goddess who sent Luca down had given him a second mission: To act as the continent’s ultimate breeding bull and repopulate every demi-human race. When he casually announced this, the entire continent went silent. Elves froze, vampires panicked, mermaids tried to roll away, and slime girls melted in shock. At that moment, every tribe realized one thing— They absolutely regretted summoning this Hero. — [Current Number of Demi-Human Wives Attained - 78 Elves] — discord.gg/Fb3hY3Nfbj
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