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Bloodbound: The Sword That Drinks My Life

He died saving a stranger. He woke up as a dead man's son. Aerin's last memory of Earth was pushing a little girl out of a truck's path. His first memory in this new world was waking up in a freezing cell, starving in a body that wasn't his own. The original Aerin Arclight died three months ago—the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his entire noble family. Now, with a stranger's soul in his corpse and a mysterious grimoire that refuses to open, the new Aerin has one chance to survive: pass the entrance exam to Arcanis Sanctum, the world's most prestigious magic academy. But when blood touches his blank grimoire, something awakens. Sangreal. The Bloodbound Sovereign Sword. A legendary weapon with a heartbeat. A blade that feeds on its wielder's blood in exchange for devastating power. The same cursed sword that the Crimson Emperor used seventy years ago to nearly destroy the world. And everyone at the academy recognizes it. Suddenly, the beggar boy in rags becomes the most feared student in the academy. Nobles whisper his family name with dread. Assassins hunt him in the shadows. And at the center of it all stands Seren Moonveil—the silver-haired prodigy whose family once stopped the Crimson Emperor. She's beautiful. She's deadly. And she's been sent to the academy with one mission: find the wielder of Sangreal and kill him before history repeats itself. The problem? Neither of them expected to fall for each other. As Aerin struggles to control a sword that grows stronger with every drop of blood he feeds it, he discovers a terrible truth: his ancestor didn't go mad. The Crimson Emperor saw something the world refused to believe—something that's still feeding on humanity through magic itself. Every spell cast. Every grimoire opened. Every mage in the world is unknowingly feeding a cosmic horror that's been devouring souls for centuries. Now Aerin must make an impossible choice: Become the monster everyone fears and finish what his ancestor started—destroying all magic to save humanity. Or find another way before the sword, the girl hunting him, or the thing hiding behind magic kills him first.
Ronald_Duckk · 561 Views

Shadow Slave | Sleepless Dreamer

Set in the Shadow Slave world...a time before Sunny was born...this story follows a simple soldier who must survive in a dystopian, apocalyptic landscape where magic and gun warfare collide. In a far-off Quadrant known as North America, a young soldier named Hope is 16 years old when he gets infected by the Nightmare Spell. He passed! But...he feels a bit scammed...? A flaw that makes him fade from people's memories... A cursed attribute that makes him remember everything endlessly in eternal wakefulness... It's as if the Spell is twisting his future and existence into an almost improbable one. All he has ever known his purpose to be was to serve as a simple soldier. Not too powerful. But not so weak either. And maybe, just maybe like some others, become an Awakened. Although he never dreamt of being one. Now that his whole life is compromised after his First Nightmare, his first objective is to survive on his own. But as he tries to escape his fate, his actions seem to lead him further from his goal. He struggles against obstacles that slowly grow bigger and out of proportion. Maybe the Dream Realm and the Real World aren't so different than one may think. Hope's journey involves uncovering secrets and gaining knowledge about his true nature and his new role in the world. Is he fit to be a hero? Could he redefine it? *** Please read the READER DISCLAIMER in Volume 0. This is my spin-off novel of "Shadow Slave" by Guiltythree. But please don't expect the same writing style, setting, and characters, especially the main character. This story reveals more about how people/cities/governments operate after the Spell’s arrival. I always find it interesting how maybe one country handles it fairly, but how others handle it with desperation to the point that you question humanity. There will be easter eggs pointing to the original novel either intentional for the plot or unrelated to it, but all for fun. I am a new author so props to all who bear with me and helps me improve my writing. If it is not for you, please don't leave outright hate comments. Eat wassabi instead if you want pain. Critique and advice would be great too. Cover Art: @ellieaedon I will be posting on RoyalRoad.com and on AO3 for some people's preferences.
MonoSilence · 407.6k Views

A God of hope.

Heath Dollen was a man in his 40s who lived in a suburban complex in Lund, Sweden. He was lonely and spent most of his days tending to himself after an accident that had left him scarred for life. Heath had travelled throughout Europe and Asia, painting and writing avidly about his experiences. When he is not in his apartment, he does his best to give warmth to others around him, helping people around his neighbourhood, aiding in light labour, cleaning the environment, and donating much of his money to people he verified that required it. Heath saw the downtrodden teen Elias drop his phone on accident from the other side of the street. To help, he thought of buying a new phone for this young man. He introduced himself and after gaining their trust, Heath and Elias became good friends and Heath was even nicknamed 'uncle.' There, he was introduced to many games, specifically sandbox games. Heath heard of Games like Minecraft and Roblox, but after being introduced to 7 Days to Die, Cities: Skylines, Dwarf Fortress, Enshrouded, Going Medieval, Valheim, Project Zomboid, Rimworld, Vintage Story and more. Heath became an avid gamer while also gaining strength by replacing some of his joints with prosthetics and managing his exercises and diet. It was slow progress, but his life became more fulfilling than ever. Now he had a family to look forward to! But at one point, while Elias was helping with Heath's troubles, he spotted a man who appeared lost, walking across the street in traffic, yet was somehow never hit. Heath said aloud that they should be careful there and asked if they needed assistance. The man, that 'thing,' turned to him. Now walking towards Heath robotically, yet avoiding the vehicles like a phantom, they soon came upon him. Once close enough, its features were noticed: A beautiful, yet uncannily androgynous face, eyes that appeared too clear and glassy, and skin that was too perfect with no features of wrinkles or pores and no hair throughout. A voice that sounded harmonic with the world spoke, yet their mouth never moved. "Perfect." A melodic sound, one expected for a tenor, it captivated Heath but simultaneously scared those around him, then. . . Suddenly, Heath blacked out. Hearing the cry of Elias for him. He left this world.
Jaedyn_Jasmara · 170.7k Views

SSS-Class Soulbound Sovereign

One day, everything on Earth changed. A leveling system was introduced to all humans deemed worthy of becoming hunters. Starting classes were granted, with some receiving rare and special ones. In the end, it all came down to luck. Arthur Roberts was just a normal nineteen-year-old. During his awakening, he received nothing—no class, no ability to level up. Already an outcast in college because of his antisocial personality, this failure only made things worse. “Out of our whole class, only eight people didn’t awaken. Of course you had to be one of them, huh, Arthur?” one of his classmates sneered, and the rest burst into laughter. “No wonder your girlfriend dumped you. Just look at yourself,” another added. Arthur’s hatred for humanity grew deeper. He had suffered under his alcoholic father, endured the cruelty of his peers all his life, and now the chance to become someone magical had slipped through his fingers. One day, he climbed the tallest building he could find and screamed at the world. “Why the hell am I so unlucky? Damn it!” At that moment, a small portal opened behind him at the rooftop. A glowing green stone rolled toward him. [New Class Obtained] [SSS Soulbound Sovereign] Arthur discovered that he could level up and grow stronger—but in a completely different way. He was able to bind himself to specific dungeons, becoming an ally of the monsters within them. Every hunter who died inside those dungeons granted him experience and items. On top of that, Arthur could accept quests from the monsters and even learn their skills. The only side effect was that he inherited small traits from the creatures of whichever dungeon he was bound to. Soon, he realized something even greater. He could form an army with the monsters of his dungeon and launch attacks against other dungeons, gaining even more experience in the process. Overnight, Arthur had become humanity’s greatest threat. He had become the Sovereign of all monsters.
unknownwriter69 · 377 Views

The Prehistoric System in the world of Fantasy

Book 1 of the Codex System Series. ***** In the fantasy world of Terra, people are divided into two kinds: Those who have mana and those who don’t. The registered mana users are called hunters, and the ones without the mana are called plainfolk. Lin Fang, unfortunately, has been the latter since birth. But his misfortune didn’t end there. After his father’s sudden demise, his mother remarried, leaving him and his sister in the hands of his grandmother. But later, his grandmother also passed away, and his sister moved abroad, leaving him all alone at just 16. All he had left was a struggling pet shop and his late father's unfulfilled dream of making it thrive. Fifteen years later, Lin Fang is drowning in debt, betrayed by his unfaithful wife, and addicted to alcohol. His life has hit rock bottom. Filled with many regrets, he jumped into the river to escape this suffering. But when he did, he neither died nor ended up in the hospital. Instead, he found himself regressing 7 years into the past, with a mysterious Prehistoric system activated by a pendant he had carried since birth. Now, with the power to command monsters and carrying the knowledge of the future, Lin Fang set out to redo his life, whether it is becoming the strongest tamer to control prehistoric monsters, getting his true love he had walked away from before, or becoming the richest businessman. **** Do comment and give power stones or golden tickets to support the author. For further support: patreon.com/snowstar For discussions about the novel or hints of future arcs and spoilers, Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/9pw6NBJD
RisingSun · 114.4k Views

Dragon's Zenith: The Seer Architec

For Fans of High-Stakes Academy Fantasy & Underdog Geniuses! Lin Yan is everything a legendary cultivation prodigy isn't. While the Dragon's Zenith Academy bursts with sword saints, axe-wielding behemoths, and master alchemists, Lin Yan is just... a quiet boy in glasses. His chosen path? The oft-mocked Discipline of Augury – the subtle art of prophecy and pattern recognition. Dismissed by his peers, viewed with suspicion by the powerful, Lin Yan seems destined to be just another forgotten face in a school brimming with titans. But the cosmos has a different plan for him. When a twisted twist of fate binds Lin Yan to a motley squad of misfits – a hot-headed swordsman, a stoic axewielder, and a chilling poison alchemist – they are immediately thrown into the Academy’s brutal entrance trials. Against a relentless, seemingly invincible Iron Sentinel, their combined physical might is useless. Failure means humiliation, and worse, a crippling penalty. This is where Lin Yan's true power awakens. As chaos erupts, Lin Yan's calm, observant eyes see beyond the physical. He doesn't just predict; he perceives the very weave of fate in motion. Through "Micro-Perception Sight" he dissects every muscle twitch, every flicker of mana, every fatal flaw in their impossible foe. He becomes The Seer Architect, not just predicting attacks, but orchestrating his squad's survival with surgical precision, turning sure defeat into a stunning display of calculated teamwork. But his unique gifts draw unwanted attention. The Academy's most ancient and fearsome figures – including the enigmatic Headmaster Xuan Ji, "The Undying Yama," and his own enigmatic mentor from The Scrying Institute – now cast their deep, unsettling gazes upon him. They know his "fate-shaping" vision is more than just a rare talent; it's a dangerous anomaly in a world built on rigid power structures. Is Lin Yan merely a student, or a catalyst destined to unravel the very fabric of their reality? His journey will thrust him into a whirlwind of forbidden knowledge, deadly political intrigue within the Academy's hallowed halls, and the shocking truth about his own "fate-less" existence. Dive into a world where true power isn't just brute force, but the terrifying ability to see, and reshape the future.
Xuanchen_Bao · 286 Views