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Shadows of the Soul

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Two centuries after the War of the Mad Gods, the world of Corda remains little more than a blackened husk. The sun no longer shines, the grass no longer grows. Only a single pocket of humanity remains, just one tiny circle of light huddled tight against the endless shadows all around. But now the magic holding back the darkness begins to waiver. The four Locks, the great wizards who hold the key to the prison of the gods, are being murdered one by one. Once more, the whispers of madness can be heard upon the wind--and once more the shadows of the gods begin to darken the souls of man.All Rights Reserved

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Shadow Scribe by Weebaku91

Prologue: The Forgotten Tongue The sky above Ornea was painted in hues of crimson and gold, the final remnants of the sun fading behind towering mountains. A lone figure staggered through the ruins of an ancient temple, his breath ragged, his body battered. The inscriptions on the stone pillars glowed faintly, whispering secrets of a long-forgotten age. He traced his fingers over the intricate characters carved into the walls. 古之言，乃为天授 (Gǔ zhī yán, nǎi wéi tiān shòu) - "The ancient tongue is a gift from the heavens." The words pulsed with a strange warmth beneath his touch. The man, a scholar in his prime, had devoted his life to uncovering the truth behind the lost language of magic. He had believed that knowledge was power, but tonight, he understood its true meaning. A shadow loomed over him. From the darkness, a knight clad in black armor stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with cruel amusement. "Foolish old man," he sneered. "You wasted your life chasing words no one remembers." The scholar coughed, blood staining his lips. "You don't understand... the system... it weakens us. True power lies in the words themselves." The knight's blade descended. As the scholar's vision blurred, his trembling hands traced the final character in the dust. A single word. A final spell. 唤醒 (Huàn xǐng) - "Awaken." The temple trembled. Light burst forth from the carvings, illuminating the forgotten script that had once shaped the world. The knight staggered back, shielding his eyes. And in that moment, a pulse of power surged through Ornea, stretching across empires, kingdoms, and battlefields. Far away, in a different time and place, a young man gasped as foreign symbols burned into his mind. The forgotten tongue had found a new speaker. And the world would never be the same again.

that one SWURD by xyltharion

Long ago, when the world was young and humanity struggled against the forces of chaos, the gods intervened. They forged a sword, not as a weapon of destruction, but as a gift of hope. Each god poured a fragment of their essence into it-courage, wisdom, resilience, and strength. It's a sword meant for everything possible. For centuries, the blade lay hidden, waiting for the right moment to be discovered. It wasn't buried in gold or locked away in a grand vault-it rested quietly in the heart of the earth, untouched and unseen, until the time was right. When the first hand grasped the hilt, the sword came alive. Its surface shimmered with an otherworldly glow, a promise of the power within. The one who found it didn't know the gods had shaped it, nor did they understand the weight of what they held. But the sword recognized them. It responded to their strength, their resolve, and their needs. As the blade cut through the darkness for the first time, it wasn't just its edge that brought change. It was the force behind it-the will to fight for survival, for something greater than fear. With every swing, the sword grew brighter, stronger, as if it fed not on blood but on purpose. Though the gods forged the blade, it wasn't theirs anymore. In that moment, it became part of humanity, a bond between the divine and mortal worlds. And for the one who wielded it, the sword was more than steel and magic-it was a companion, a guide, and a silent promise: you are not alone. Thus began the sword's journey, not just as a tool of battle, but as a symbol of what humanity could become. And though its path was just beginning, the gods knew it would go on, far beyond what even they could imagine. (this is my very first novel. I got my inspiration from a nail clipper)

Arise A Hero - Free Edition by WayneSchreiber2

The world’s old Gods lie dormant, imprisoned for centuries in a timeless rift. For many years they have accepted the fate of their actions, yet the people who still roam freely have not. A small sect of fanatical magicians, led by Bellack, a sinister and heartless spell weaver have not forgotten the powers that the old Gods once possessed and seek to secure their God Queen’s release to gain both her love and immortality. With the discovery of a large crystal deep in the Tanarian mines, the sect believes it has found a catalyst for their powers to break free their Queen. They will stop at nothing to acquire the crystal and, after their offers are refused, drag nations to war for their dark aim. Using their magic to tip the scales of war in their favour they force an order of Generals, the Su-Katii warrior elite to their will, as they alone will hold the key to victory in this war. Only Barrad a new initiate to the Su-Katii luckily escapes the brotherhoods control. The stage is set, but Tamar a renegade wizard, has subtly been working for years against their cruel plan. He recruits Barrad and an escaped slave Tress to aid his cause, she is a highly resourceful and accomplished thief with the ability to destroy the brotherhood’s dreams. Bellack’s magic unwittingly reveals a new possibility to achieve his goal – Athene, a sweet young girl oblivious to her past and the power that surrounds her. Realising her potential, Bellack unleashes an unstoppable warrior from a forgotten time to hunt down and apprehend Athene. Following their hearts, an unusual alliance is formed to struggle against the forces tearing their world apart. An enemy can be a friend, and a friend, an enemy.

Aenoxis and the Bridge Between Worlds by EmmatheRedPanda

"Welcome to Aenoxis," he said brightly, introducing them to the planet he had grown up on; the world they had just fallen into. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sage made a promise at her brother's headstone to find proof of magic. Following the steps described in a folk tale, Sage brings a group of unlikely friends together to open a portal to another world. But none of them had considered what, or who, they'd find waiting for them on the other side. Lexis has her own promise - to get them all out alive. [FULL STORY OUT NOW ON AMAZON AS AN EBOOK FOR KINDLE - ONLY UP TO CHAPTER 10 AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD]

The Last Light of Elyndral by AnonymousAuthor384

A war rages across Elyndral, it's kingdoms crumbling beneath the might of a dark empire corrupted by an ancient, malevolent entity. As the world teeters on the edge of ruin, young mage Aither Elthorne joins the fight, determined to protect his home, reunite with his lost father, and put an end to the empire's reign. But war breeds betrayal. Among his allies are enemies, and those who wish to see nothing but downfall. As Aither and his companions uncover the truth behind the empire's ruler, they realize the war is only a symptom of something far more sinister, and Aither may be the last hope to stop it. But wielding such power comes at a cost, and the fate of Elyndral will be decided by the choices they make. Will they break the cycle of corruption, or will darkness consume the land once and for all?

The Chronicles of Elysium: The Shadow's Embrace by Tyler6318

In the mystical land of Elysium, where magic weaves through every leaf and whispers secrets to the wind, a darkness begins to stir. For centuries, the balance between light and shadow has been maintained by the guardians of Elysium, a group of powerful sorcerers sworn to protect the realm from evil. But when a long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces, foretelling the rise of a malevolent force known only as the shadow, the fate of Elysium hangs in the balance. As whispers of dark omens spread like wildfire, a young orphan named Lyra finds herself thrust into a world of magic and danger. With nothing but a mysterious amulet and her wits to guide her, Lyra embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the prophecy and stop the shadow from consuming the realm. Along the way, she allies herself with a ragtag group of misfits: a brooding warrior with a haunted past, a cunning thief with a heart of gold, and a wise old sage with secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate treacherous forests, ancient ruins, and deadly creatures as they race against time to thwart the shadow's sinister plans. But as the darkness closes in around them, Lyra discovers that the true power to save Elysium lies within herself - if only she can unlock it in time. Filled with breathtaking magic, epic battles, and unforgettable characters, "The Chronicles of Elysium: The Shadow's Embrace" is a spellbinding tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of darkness.

The Greylands: Modern Edition by SusanSkylark

A land of shadows, of mystery, of obfuscated Truth. Welcome to the Greylands, that strange world, within the bounds of Time, peopled by mortal men. We cannot see truly, only as through a glass, darkly. There are things that move and have their being completely beyond our ability to perceive them. There are things beyond our mortal ability to comprehend. There are hints and glimmers hidden within the body of revealed Truth, but there is much we do not know, cannot yet understand, and could never dare dream. These stories are mere fancy, with a seed of Truth at their core. They play with the ideas of mortality and Eternity, Time and things beyond it, and of course the epic battle of Good against Evil. Each stands alone, and though there are common themes, threads, names, and concepts, each story is an entity unto itself and should not be seen as occurring in the same world or mistaken for installments of a series. These are random musings, not Gospel Truth, and should not be taken as such. Joy, hope, and encouragement are hopefully a byproduct, but certainly not sound Theology. If you would know more of the true world beyond these Greylands, one must be a careful student of the Scriptures, not of silly stories such as these. While still fairytales, these stories are set in modern surroundings rather than the land of Faerie! Each story is unique unto itself, and doesn't reference any other story, world or character elsewhere.

Arise A Hero by WayneSchreiber

Enter a fantasy world where two opposing gods remain trapped in another dimension, they exist outside the normal timelines of mortal men and are forced to spend their days in an eternal prison for a long forgotten crime. Only a mortal may travel back and forth between the two rifts that connect the god’s worlds and time. Two sects have monopolised access into these rifts, learning that with the control of the rifts comes a great power. An order of warriors and a brotherhood of magicians use them as their training grounds where men can train in their art to the extreme for years, unaffected by time; they can even die inside the rift, returning to life when their body is ejected back out to their world. Think, “Entering a world like ‘Groundhog Day’ but with magic and swords, where you can learn from your mistakes over an infinite time, returning from the gods rifts with superhuman ability.” With their unbeatable talents and finely honed abilities both sects have the world in the palm of their hands, but the magicians want more. Powerful new crystals are discovered in the mines and the brotherhood of magician’s instigate a war to control this valuable resource that can bend the order of warriors to their will, ensuring total control and perhaps even the power to free their god. Discovering that a young lady, Athene, had been conceived inside the war god’s rift the magicians stumble upon her ability - a natural resistance to magic and their hunt for her begins; believing that she has the ability to neutralise the magic that holds their god. As nations fall, a small underground movement lead by a renegade magician work against this threat, aiding Athene to escape the magicians grasp. Helped by, a warrior, a king and a thief they evade the magician’s attempts to capture her, but when the magicians finally resort to unleashing an ancient killer from a forgotten time to track her down, the odds are stacked against her

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✦➳ Sins of the Virtues ➳✧ by LilyLunaetic

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Shadow Scribe

Prologue: The Forgotten Tongue The sky above Ornea was painted in hues of crimson and gold, the final remnants of the sun fading behind towering mountains. A lone figure staggered through the ruins of an ancient temple, his breath ragged, his body battered. The inscriptions on the stone pillars glowed faintly, whispering secrets of a long-forgotten age. He traced his fingers over the intricate characters carved into the walls. 古之言，乃为天授 (Gǔ zhī yán, nǎi wéi tiān shòu) - "The ancient tongue is a gift from the heavens." The words pulsed with a strange warmth beneath his touch. The man, a scholar in his prime, had devoted his life to uncovering the truth behind the lost language of magic. He had believed that knowledge was power, but tonight, he understood its true meaning. A shadow loomed over him. From the darkness, a knight clad in black armor stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with cruel amusement. "Foolish old man," he sneered. "You wasted your life chasing words no one remembers." The scholar coughed, blood staining his lips. "You don't understand... the system... it weakens us. True power lies in the words themselves." The knight's blade descended. As the scholar's vision blurred, his trembling hands traced the final character in the dust. A single word. A final spell. 唤醒 (Huàn xǐng) - "Awaken." The temple trembled. Light burst forth from the carvings, illuminating the forgotten script that had once shaped the world. The knight staggered back, shielding his eyes. And in that moment, a pulse of power surged through Ornea, stretching across empires, kingdoms, and battlefields. Far away, in a different time and place, a young man gasped as foreign symbols burned into his mind. The forgotten tongue had found a new speaker. And the world would never be the same again.