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Dread Bound

Every New Year’s Eve, the blood moon rises, and with it comes a deadly truth: sleep can mean death. Some who succumb are dragged into the Lunar Plane, a nightmarish expanse ruled by lunar creatures that consume minds. Some humans, known as dreamers, survive the ordeal but at a terrible cost. They wander the creatures’ endless voids, returning only when they escape, their presence feared above all. Society has learned to dread them, seeing them as both a threat and a resource: unstable, unpredictable, yet capable of knowledge, foresight, and psychic power far beyond normal human limits. To control this danger, governments and mega-corporations maintain strict contracts with known dreamers. Some are coerced into monitoring the Lunar Plane, keeping the peace, hunting rogue entities, or extracting intelligence from the void for profit and defense. Others are weaponized for warfare, their unique abilities exploited to infiltrate enemy networks, manipulate adversaries, or sabotage opposing forces on either earth, or the lunar plane in which they are teleported to in their dreams. Wealthy citizens protect themselves with neural implants, anti-dreamer wards, and other advanced technology, creating a stark divide between those who can go toe to toe with dreamers, and those who cannot. Dreamers walk a razor’s edge, feared, exploited, and isolated, their humanity often traded for survival or for the strategic advantage of those who control the world above. Ryven never wished to become a dreamer. He never wanted to roam a void of horrors or wield powers he did not understand, yet after a sudden car crash, he awakens inside a the expanse of a horrifying creature, forced to watch it mimic his friends and family as he struggles to find a way back to life in the world above, a world both dazzling and terrifying in its technological sophistication yet blind to the nightmare many inhabit. As the blood moon rises again, the boundary between life and the Lunar Plane blurs, and Ryven must navigate a world that fears him even as it uses him.
Sourkiwi · 13.9k Views

Persona: The Phantom Masquerade.

After making a bet with the owner of the Velvet Room. The God of Control decides to cheat by changing the soul of the Trickster who is supposed to defeat him. Placing another soul into the protagonist of Persona 5 Royal. Follow Ren Amamiya, the impostor, as he slowly begins to spread his influence. All in an act to bring entertainment to those who are watching his actions. And maybe, in order to do something more, hiding his actions in plain sight to those who observe him. With the assistance of his persona, Tartuffe. he will be able to see through the masks that humanity wears. Gaining a deeper insight into those around him. ~Now, onto the part where the author talks about the story~ To those familiar with Persona 5, my goal for this story is to create a new version of what happens in the game rather than basically rewrite everything. That includes the way the confidants develop, as well as the way the story progresses. For those unfamiliar, I also try to explain everything in a way that you will be able to follow along even if you have never played Persona 5, though I highly recommend the game to anyone who hasn't played or watched a playthrough of it. Yes, it will have the harem and the R18 in the future. However, unlike novels that are 90% lemon, and he gets the girls two chapters after meeting them, the story and romance will progress at an actually reasonable pace. So, the relationships with each person will develop naturally as they do in the game. Lastly, I want to talk about the three pillars of this story, which are the confidants, the Metaverse, and the mix of both. For the last one, I mean chapters in which one of the confidants is developed while also learning more about the Metaverse and the mystery surrounding it. Throughout the story, I will try to weave the three of them as best as I can in order to capture the appeal of the game. Anyways, that's it. Hopefully, you all enjoy the story. --- --- --- Also, I opened a discord https://discord.gg/WTgN9J3YgK. Pretty barebones at the moment cuz it's brand new. But feel free to drop by.
BonVoyage · 1.6m Views

Strumming For The Dark Throne In Another World

Alexis Dev Parker had had it! A music enthusiast and bonafide weeb, Alexis just couldn't seem to hold a job. Sure, he'd memorized bajillion songs; popular, obscure, or niche. Sure, he'd spent countless hours practicing on instruments, from common to exotic. And so what if his tastes leaned a little dark and geeky? Could you blame him? Playing the villain was the BEST! So really, there should’ve been nothing stopping Alexis from becoming the melodious singing sensation everyone knew and loved. The next Lin-Manuel Miranda. The go-to voice for every villain with a catchy tune. But... reality was a cruel mistress. His ambitions might’ve been grand, but his voice? Yikes. Let's just say it left a lot to be desired. Raspy and painful to hear, with an accent that wouldn't fade and a lisp that, according to everyone but him, was impossible to ignore. All of this combined into one giant roadblock, leaving poor Alexis to wither away as a starving artist, forever barred from his dreams. And then he DIED. Well... kinda. A 'god' made a little oopsie and Alexis' life thread got snipped a tad bit too soon. Feeling guilty about the "oops, you're dead" thing, the god offered him a second chance in a new world with a shiny new power to boot. Alexis, ever the dramatist, figured if he was getting an OP power-up and another shot at life, why not go for it? Why not finally make his dream come true? And hey, why not blow off some steam too? Because let's be honest-playing the villain is so much more fun~ So begins Alexis' journey through the infernal lands of the demonic kingdom. Battling (kinda), surviving (barely), and thriving (hopefully), Alexis belts out songs no one here has ever heard before, leaving miraculous effects in his wake. The stage is set, the spotlight is was on, and Alexis Dev Parker is ready to rock the world! __________________________________ ~~~ ON THE OTHER SIDE~~~ Wrap-e-Cat's life was pretty lousy. He was just a lost pale cat with no home, no family, and no good magic. Seriously, his magic was awful, like, it made everything worse. He couldn’t even remember who his parents were! And being cursed? So not fun! People hated him for no reason. His paws were always dirty, and he was just wandering around, trying to find something that didn’t suck. But then, he met someone, and... well, that guy was weird. Something was definitely off. Maybe it was not all terrible for him after all? __________________________________ A/N: Cover art handmade by me, it is not AI generated. The story is also handwritten, but please not I am not an english native speaker, and this is my first story. I do not have an editor or anyone else to look over this, just Grammarly and my own wits. pls excuse any bad grammar.
DaoistTZrgH7 · 652 Views

Damn it! Let's smash the darkness together!

In the post-apocalyptic era, amidst the wasteland and chaos, the great path reaches the heavens. Mad Outer Gods, uncontrollable cursed cultivation methods, extraordinary martial artists facing ominous old age... Above the starry sky, deities circle, and below, ghosts roam at night! In this doomsday scenario, Xu Shu carries the "Primordial Scroll" and transmigrates. Through a simulation game, he achieves one exclusive accomplishment after another, seeking a sliver of hope for survival. The ten-day apocalypse, the Dragon King returns, resurrects his lover, and saves the world; With a passionate and generous heart, he fights and conquers while carrying the burden of a grieving father whose child was stillborn... As more and more accomplishments are achieved, he gradually lets himself go within the simulation game. Until... A true disciple of the Female Void Palace is pregnant overnight, announcing an emergency lockdown; The long-extinct master of the White Jade Capital rises from the grave, destroys enemies with a wave and proves his Dao as a Great Emperor; A shepherd boy arrives at the gates of the Holy Temple, claiming to be Ye Su; Moreover, a young man riding a cow attains enlightenment, leaving Hangu Pass and preaching with a scroll: - The human race must strengthen itself. You may admire me, but there's no need to worship me; - Together, we punish those who claim to be gods! ... Dreams reflect reality, and more and more people begin to spread his name and words across the land. Only then does Xu Shu realize that the life he simulated has far-reaching effects, like a butterfly flapping its wings! And those rampant Outer Gods finally recall the fear that once dominated them... He dies thousands of times on the path to ascension, and another night passes in the Primordial Scroll. Suddenly looking back, he has shattered both heaven and earth. "I, Xu Shu, am a crude person. My apologies, fairy!" ---
Roll it again tomorrow · 455.3k Views