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House of Medici: The Last Blood

Anthony Zarwick was not a hero. He was a pimp, a criminal, and a street predator dressed in gold. A smiling parasite who understood that loyalty lasted only until fear, love, or money offered something better. For sixty years, Anthony survived the streets of chicago by refusing to become anyone’s prey. Then one night, beneath the flickering lights of a filthy motel parking lot, his own people betrayed him. Surrounded. Shot in the back. Executed by a young man who believed he had finally killed the monster. Anthony expected hell. Instead, he woke up bleeding beneath the painted ceiling of an ancient palace. His new body belonged to Edmund de’ Medici. The the forgotten eldest son of one of europe’s oldest and most corrupt dynasties. A towering, broken man abandoned inside his own home while his younger brother ruled florence in his place. The medici believe edmund is weak. They believe he is dying. They believe the inheritance buried with him can never rise again. They are wrong. Outside the palace walls, the world is collapsing beneath disease, fear, and political unrest. Strange rumors are spreading. Impossible events are being buried. And somewhere among ordinary orchards and forgotten places, something unnatural has begun to grow. Anthony has awakened inside a family built on masks. A house of blood, wealth, betrayal, and beautiful monsters. Unfortunately for them, he has spent an entire lifetime learning how monsters survive. And this time, he does not intend to settle for one street. He intends to own the city. ⸻ (Anthony’s POV) "Let’s start with you." I said with a bloody smile. he will outlive them all. Even if the crown must drown in blood. ------------------------------------------ Author Note: This is a spin-off of my other story (I Became Beyonce’s Half Sister) and is a part of the I.C.T.M.H.E.T.E.M.H universe. WARNING WARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ Content Warning: Throughout this story, there are scenes involving strong language, physical and emotional abuse, sexual situations, violence, and other mature or disturbing themes. Please read with discretion.
BOOKBRINGER · 28.2k Views

Case 1975

Eyrx has always believed he was an ordinary young man living a quiet life with his grandmother and sister, Hazel. But when a mysterious investigation ends in tragedy and the girl he loves, Grace, is presumed dead, his world begins to crumble. As hidden truths surface, Eyrx discovers that neither he nor Grace belong to the world they grew up in. Beyond the boundaries of reality lies a shattered realm divided by powerful clans, ancient wars, and forgotten dimensions. Fifty years ago, a devastating conflict destroyed countless clans and fractured an entire world. At the center of that catastrophe stood a mysterious Monster whose power eclipsed all others. When loss strikes one after another, Eyrx is forced onto a path he never wanted. Armed only with a mysterious pendant known as the Key, he learns that he possesses the ability to open portals between worlds. Guided by unlikely allies and haunted by painful memories, he begins a journey across broken dimensions in search of answers, revenge, and the truth about his origins. Meanwhile, Grace fights her own battle in a distant realm, carrying the burden of a legendary power tied to her mother's legacy. Hazel, trapped between loyalty and ambition, walks a dangerous path that could determine the fate of entire worlds. As ancient secrets awaken and forgotten enemies emerge from the shadows, the boundaries between friend and foe begin to blur. To save what remains of the shattered realms, Eyrx must uncover the truth behind the war, confront the darkness within himself, and face a destiny that could either unite the worlds or destroy them forever. In a universe torn apart by betrayal, power, and loss, every choice carries a price—and some truths are powerful enough to reshape reality itself.
Javeriya_shahazadi · 11.5k Views

A song of ice and fire: Winter has arrived

In a universe where House Stark's southern ambitions ended in tragedy, the North found its true leader in Arawyn Stark. Born of the early romance between Brandon Stark and Barbrey Ryswell, Arawyn is the reincarnation of a soul that traded the details of the original plot for the absolute pinnacle of First Men magic. Mastering supreme Greenseeing, Warg abilities, and the use of ancient runes, he ascends the Northern throne at just six years of age. Upon declaring Northern independence at the onset of Robert's Rebellion, Arawyn ignites an industrial and magical revolution. Under his command, the North transforms from a desolate land into a self-sustaining, wealthy, and militarily invincible Runic Empire. With a standing army clad in enchanted armor, swift ships protected by magical shields, and runic cannons that fire explosive stones, the North ruthlessly subjugates its enemies. Through a complex web of strategic marriages, the preservation of Rhaegar Targaryen's legitimate lineage, and the mystical preparation of his cousins, Arawyn shapes the world to confront the true threat retained in his fragmented memories: the awakening of Dragons and an apocalyptic Long Night. This is a rewrite of a previously written story, featuring major changes—such as power levels and the timeline—compared to the original. A few notes: I am not a professional writer (nor do I claim to be), I don't make any money from this, and I write purely as a hobby. Yes, the story is written with the help of AI. That’s about it. P.S.: I’ve already created the outlines for practically every chapter; I just need to write and expand on them, so I know where the story is headed. If you're interested, I can post the outlines as a supplementary chapter.
mybadminha · 1m Views