The Clock

A Divine Object that looms eternally in the sky, casting its silent shadow over every corner of the earth. No one remembers when it first appeared—only that it has always been there. And it ticks.

Once every ten years, the hand moves. With it, millions are randomly chosen and sent to another realm, forced to fight for their survival. These chosen few are known as Chronists—individuals granted supernatural abilities by the Clock itself.

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Jack has always been seen as a misfit—an odd boy with a strange way of thinking. After a life-changing accident, he finds himself shuffled between psychiatrists, as his parents search for answers they can’t seem to find.

But everything changes the day a mysterious woman appears before him.

From that moment on, Jack's life begins to unravel—and so does his place in a world far stranger than he ever imagined.

The name struck Jack as peculiar. Unlike his first Chronical, which had simply been the name of a race of creatures, this one was precise and strangely evocative.


Insanity, a feeling of utter detachment from everything real—a state of complete unpredictability. Those afflicted become enemies of reason itself, consumed by visions, distortions, and chaos beyond logic.


Effect:Your hand will form long claws that change size based on the essence used. Upon landing a strike, there is a small chance of inflicting insanity on the target. The stronger the target, the lower the chance.


"Hm… interesting description," Jack muttered under his breath, eyes flicking over the words. "Quite a useful ability for fighting. Just what I needed."


Chapter 46 - Chapter 46 – Eternal Night (Part 3)