|ONC PROMPT 78 "You begin to realize that nothing is quite what it seems."| In the hidden chambers of an ancient elven court, every decision is a matter of life, law, and secrecy. Alliances are forged in shadow, and even the smallest disruption can ripple into catastrophe. For the elves, maintaining order is more than duty-it is survival. Two council members, the steadfast High Justicar Cirmon Shadowbane and the perceptive clerk Belvedere, stand at the heart of this fragile balance. As threats emerge and secrets surface, they are forced to confront the limits of their authority, the weight of their choices, and the consequences of silence. In a world where magic, morality, and power collide, no law can predict every outcome, and no justice comes without cost. Cover designed by @raizelrose3

In the rain-drenched slums of a prosperous kingdom, an eighteen-year-old boy lives a life of quiet desperation, struggling to support his ailing family through grueling labor and a dying garden. The stagnant peace of the continent is shattered when a high-ranking noble's caravan crashes into the heart of the slums, bringing the boy face-to-face with the terrifying and majestic power of those at the top. After a chance encounter with a legendary commander, the boy finds himself in possession of a pulsing, humming crystal-a source of immense power that is both a beacon of hope and a mark of death. When a vengeful antagonist returns to reclaim what they believe is theirs, the boy is forced to make a harrowing choice: remain a victim of a cruel caste system, or seize a destiny that will cost him everything he has ever known. Will the stone be his salvation, or will its power ruin his life? P.s: I will be posting this story on Royal Road.

While leading an ordinary life in a quiet village, everything changes for Kael when he encounters Ashael, the daughter of the forbidden Dark Elves. Although he appears to be an ordinary 14-year-old boy, the blood of two different powers flows through his veins: fire magic from his human lineage and dark magic from his demon lineage. However, rather than a gift, these powers are turning into a curse that grows heavier by the day. As a half-human, half-demon, Kael suffers great pain, especially when connecting with dark magic. This power, unique to the demon race, refuses to harmonize with Kael's half-human body. While he struggles to restrain these uncontrollable forces, he begins to realize that the past he is trying to escape is following him step by step. Across all five great kingdoms, a deep-seated fear and hatred for demons prevail. Kael is a hybrid caught in the crosshairs of this hatred, fighting to survive. In this process, the doors of a world filled with friendship, betrayal, and dark secrets open one by one.