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Embersteel: Legend Of A Warrior Blacksmith- Severance Veil Arc  by Jia_clan
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The heavens tremble. Jiang Feng, the youngest Dark Sovereign, has defied destiny, mastering the laws of Darkness, Time, and Space. Yet, his ascent has only just begun. With a second soul - that of the ancient Aevium race - stirring within him, Jiang Feng embodies a power previously unimaginable, marked by the distinctive white locs of his otherworldly heritage. But the realms are in turmoil. The Severance Veil weakens, allowing the relentless Demon Race to pour into the mortal world. From above, the Immortal Realm prepares its own invasion, while the Beast and Soul Realms eye the unfolding chaos, ready to strike. Now, with his loyal Embersteel Wardens at his side, Jiang Feng must battle not only for his mortal home but for the very balance of the cosmos. As he navigates treacherous celestial politics and confronts ancient forces, he must embrace the full extent of his dual nature. Will his growing power be enough to unite the disparate realms against the encroaching darkness, or will the weight of a collapsing universe prove too great a burden, even for a sovereign? The fate of all creation rests upon the Embersteel.
GATE: Thus The Marines Fought There by I_Novelist_I
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On an otherwise peaceful summer day in Tokyo, the tranquility of Ginza is shattered by a brutal attack, leaving thousands dead in the streets. In the aftermath, the question arises: who is responsible, and how should they be held to account? Initially believed to be a terrorist attack, the truth emerges that the assailants are legionnaires, Orks, and dragons emerging from a mysterious gate that has opened in Ginza, revealing a portal to a parallel world. With news of the incident spreading worldwide, Japan accepts assistance from the United States who dispatch a Marine Expeditionary Unit to Tokyo, determined to push through the portal and confront the unknown. What lies beyond the Gate is more than just an enemy, it's an entire civilization, steeped in its own conflicts and politics. As the clash of worlds intensifies, the struggle is no longer just about vengeance. it's about the fate of two realms forever changed by the opening of the Gate. Cover Art custom commissioned by the author and made by Hawari on Fiverr. Ranked #1 #gate 3/3/25 DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gate nor the images I'm using. I'm writing this story based on the Anime, I never read the manga or the novel. Despite the title, the story introduces a vast expansion in the world and lore of gate as well as changes, but everything remains true to the Gate formula. At first It was supposed to be only a Gate X Marine fanfic but over time it developed into an alternative plot line diverging from the original so don't be surprised why the first season strictly sticks to canon.
Fireborn by Carolyn_Hill
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A young sorceress, sworn to protect life at all costs, must choose whether to sacrifice her humanity or let an invading dragon army destroy her homeland. ***** Sorceress Liselle Alta has decided to put her troubled past behind her, and her first year at university has offered her the perfect chance to start with a clean slate. But after a terrorist attack on Induction Day, Liselle's dreams of having a normal life soon fall apart, and she must make a choice: Should she uphold her sacred Healer oath to protect life at all costs? Or should she fight in the upcoming war to help the Fireborn protect her homeland? With the invading dragon army on the march, Liselle has to decide before it's too late. [Fiction Awards Winner] #1 in love | 5 August 2022 #1 in action-adventure | 11 August 2022
Legend of the Cultivation God 5 by Some1inthisuniverse
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A story about a mortal becoming a god
Girl of Iron and Magic by EinatSegal
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Humans and elves are at war and for half-elf, Lotte, this means on thing: RUN. The only place for Lotte now is the court of the Dragon King where what she is isn't as important as what she can do. But Lotte's unique ability to mix iron with magic is a recipe for disaster. The dragon king is dying, his only heir is cursed and a coup is underway. The new powers that be are bent to join, and win, this war using Lotte as their weapon. With her past chasing her into the future, Lotte can only save herself if she can break the curse on the dragon's heir...and do so before her own heart breaks.
Kingdom by icequeen522
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Set in Australia, this story is about our protagonist Gemma Rose (a lesbian trans girl) and how she navigates the magical underbelly of society she finds herself thrust into, known as the abyss. She awakens one morning to find that her whole life is now a video game. She can complete quests, level up, farm for XP, allocate statpoints, learn new skills, etc. Gamer powers, a kingdom of ice, trans women, lesbian polyamory, drama, romance, and lewdness. What's not to love?
The Bane of the Empire by AnnyVirdi
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The world is ruled by a tyrant King. The Old King was killed and with him the magic that coursed through the world was sealed away. Dawn Rentradie, a human girl, is sent to Eastmaw to collect a tome that triggers a sequence of events that places her in the path of a Fae warrior named Hunter. Follow Dawn, as she uncovers the secrets of a world just out of reach but all around her. Turns out magic wasn't just a children's story. Genre: Young adult, High Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Fae Folklore
A Path of Destiny  by Frejalykke13
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Bertha has never wished to be different. She only wants to blend in, stay quiet, and avoid attention. But in her veins runs a secret that could shatter the world. In a realm ruled by power and masks, trust is the most dangerous weapon. Intrigues smolder, shadows listen and magic always demands its price. When Bertha is forced into the game, she must choose: bend - or break free. On a path of destiny, there are no safe choices. Only truths that can destroy you.
The Core Of The Magic Dimension by DarkAvatar4Life
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Aerilyn has entered Alfea School, she soon befriends the Winx and things are looking up that is until The Trix arrives and makes trouble, but that's not her main worry. Join Aerilyn on her journey throughout the Winx Series, where she learns her true powers. But not everything is black and white as she journeys through the seasons, what is to be expected? Will she find out who she truly is or will she be destroyed trying? Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Winx club characters except new characters.
Eleven: Black and White Academy by myy_rchives
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What makes Black and White Academy special? How will it handle an Eleven Silverain Gray? And what impossibilities will Raiver Light do? As darkness and purity reveals equilibrium, the Academy's deepest secrets begin to unfold.