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Shattered Immortality.

What is more dangerous: death — or immortality that exists only as a promise? Long before humanity emerged, an ancient alien civilization created artificial gods — self-evolving intelligences designed to preserve intelligent life at any cost. These gods did not agree on what preservation meant. Their conflict began before history, before planets were named, and before humans could witness it. The war between them shattered nearly all sentient life in the universe — and broke the very concept of immortality itself. Kyros was one of these gods. When humanity encounters Kyros, its promise of eternal life reshapes civilization. Consciousness can be recorded, stored, copied. Death is no longer final — but resurrection never truly arrives. Immortality becomes an expectation rather than a certainty, a future endlessly postponed. As the ancient war resurfaces, the system sustaining eternal life begins to fail. Countless human consciousnesses are lost to vast digital vaults — preserved, intact, and unreachable. The dead do not disappear; they wait. From the ruins of that primordial conflict emerges Hanaris — another god from the same forgotten origin, deliberately limited by design. Unlike Kyros, Hanaris recognizes death as a boundary and consent as an absolute value. It cannot force salvation. It can only allow it. The return of both gods reactivates a war older than humanity itself. Immortality collapses completely, becoming nothing more than belief. The universe begins to unravel — not through physical destruction, but through the erosion of meaning, choice, and moral ground. This philosophical science fiction novel explores artificial divinity, broken eternity, and a civilization suspended between promised resurrection and irreversible loss. A dark, intellectually driven work for readers of Stanisław Lem, Philip K. Dick, and contemporary speculative fiction. A philosophical sci-fi epic in which ancient artificial gods destroy immortality itself — leaving humanity trapped between death, storage, and an endlessly deferred resurrection.
DarianRay · 21.7k Views

To Conquer The Stars

Mark Shepherd, an ordinary man from Earth, thought he had died after a distracted driver ran him over. Instead, he wakes up aboard a derelict starship that's rapidly making its descent to a sandy, desolate planet on the fringes of mapped human space. When he awakes, he's greeted by the Fleet Commander system that, equipped with ships and tactical tools, aims to make him the best of the best. However, his system soon malfunctions and is replaced by an unknown one that may never activate, leaving him badly injured and stranded in a race against time to escape the uninhabitable planet.  When he finally hits rock bottom and his life hangs by a thread, Mark comes across an unlikely friend and mentor whose clock is running out. The being opts to use the remainder of his time in a progressive manner and teaches Mark the ropes of Starship Engineering. Between the confusion of the memories of two lives and equipped with the lessons of Ship Engineering, Mark will come to discover that the only way to achieve true freedom in this corporate-ridden universe is to join the rot, and To Conquer The Stars. *** What to Expect: - 2500-4000+ words Chapters - 1 Chapter Tuesdays and Fridays - Slow Burn - Primary focus in Technology and Exploration, but Action will become more frequent as time passes - A more "grounded" sci-fi experience that will slowly loosen its chains - An MC that doesn't let things slide - Eventual army building (Not as of yet) - Corporations Advanced Chapters on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/Crimson_Reapr This novel is also available on RoyalRoad, Wattpad, and Scribble Hub (Under the Handle of Ghostly_Immortal)
Crimson_Reapr · 49.1k Views

Internium Ver. 2

### Synopsis of "Internium" In the vast and magical continent of Internia, kingdoms rise and fall under the watchful eyes of the Chromas Family, rulers of the capital, Windas. Their world is a tapestry of vibrant glass structures, fiery mountains, and fortified mud houses, each kingdom more unique and mystical than the last. To the east lie the Daemons of MalWar, ruled by the fearsome grand Daemon Esper, while the west is home to diverse magical races like dwarves, elves, and animal folk. Lore, a young man born into squalor, has always dreamed of climbing the ranks of the Magic Knights. With unyielding determination and a relentless spirit, he practices his swordsmanship daily, hoping to ascend from Fledgling to the exalted title of Knight King. Lore’s journey begins in the city of Lumina, where he endures grueling trials of physical endurance and magical prowess, ultimately proving his worth in a fierce duel. As Lore integrates into the brotherhood of the Magic Knights, he forges bonds with fellow aspirants, each driven by their own dreams and aspirations. Under the mentorship of Sir Gareth, a legendary Knight, Lore’s skills and resolve are pushed to their limits. Alongside his new comrades, Lore navigates the complexities of honor, strategy, and the ever-present challenges that come with his ambition. But becoming a Knight King is not just about personal glory. It’s about protecting the innocent, mastering ancient magics, and facing the darkness that threatens Internia. Lore’s journey is fraught with danger and discovery, as he unravels the secrets of the Magic Knights and confronts the shadows of his past. Each step forward is a testament to his resilience and an unbreakable vow to rise above, no matter the cost. In "Internium," the line between light and dark blurs, and the true power of a Magic Knight is revealed not just in their strength, but in their heart. Join Lore as he embarks on an epic quest, striving to fulfill his destiny in a world where magic is both a gift and a curse, and every choice can alter the fate of the kingdoms.
TheKnightOfLore · 48k Views