The Beast Within – The Awakening of the Noctusborn (Book 1)
Once, a king, driven by hatred, revenge, and madness, made a pact with the devil. Through this pact, he was reborn—formed from the devil's very essence, from mist, ash, and pain. He became a creature of darkness, immortal and blessed with superhuman powers.
But everything comes at a price.
For this power and immortality, the creature must feed on the flesh and blood of its victims. Piece by piece, it devours its victims alive as they scream in agony while it simultaneously drinks their blood. Otherwise, its own body would rot.
With special victims who possess great potential, the creature creeps inside them like a parasite. It slowly feeds on them, acquiring their skills—be it intelligence, dexterity, or martial arts. This is a lengthy process, especially if the victim's will is strong and must first be broken. During this inner struggle, the creature must repeatedly leave its host to feed, but cannot stay too long.
If the creature merely sucks the blood of its victims, they become its offspring, the "Children of the First Generation." In its original form, the Dark King cannot bear daylight, which is why it is called the Noctusborn—"Born of the Night." But in the body of a host, it can walk among humans undetected, even in bright sunlight.
The price of its power is high: its offspring cannot feel true love and are not immortal. Therefore, the Noctusborn seeks a way to create artificial, immortal vessels—the Nocturnuli (Children of the Second Generation)—to bring its beloved wife back to life and be by her side forever. For its longing for true love is stronger than its hunger for flesh and blood.
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