Valentine Ichido aka Val, a rebellious 21 year old thief, who becomes the Living Piece (a powerful artifact capable of mastering all mage classes), after he wears an ancient ring he stole. Caught between light and darkness, and hiding a dangerous Eater heritage, Val joins the Aegis Unit to stop a rising evil known as the Syndicate. With his cursed powers, a team of elite mages, and a shadow wolf at his side, Val must decide if he's a weapon of destruction-or the world's last hope.

Hate revolves around two souls. What starts as a spark of resentment grows into full-blown hatred. Two people, both living in the competitive world of business and rivalry is part of their daily routine. But what happens when hate becomes the very thing that brings them together? Will they learn to coexist without constant conflict? Or will they keep finding ways to avoid colliding with each other? .... Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, business, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Draft started: 02|26|24 Started: 06|07|25 Ended:

At 17, Jiroh Kane thought his life was already messed up - but nothing prepared him for the night his own father left him for dead. Instead of dying, Jiroh unexpectedly wakes up in the mysterious Fifth Realm - a place too real to be a dream. Together with his loyal dog Sean, he starts uncovering strange powers, unfamiliar people, and a hidden enemy from another realm. What begins as a search for answers becomes a fight for survival - and in the end, Jiroh might be the only one who can save the world.