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The Forgotten God

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Aetherhaven is healing under Liora's leadership after the chaos of the Heart of Aether. Yet, as peace settles, an ancient force awakens, drawn by the Heart's renewed energy. Whispers emerge of Khoron, the Forgotten God-a divine being of creation and destruction, erased from history after being betrayed by humanity's ancestors. His lingering essence begins to stir, threatening to unravel Aetherhaven's fragile balance.

Aelis, a wandering scholar haunted by visions of a forgotten god, arrives in Aetherhaven with cryptic warnings. His dreams, filled with ancient symbols and catastrophic omens, lead him to Liora. Bound to the Heart of Aether, she may hold the key to stopping Khoron's resurgence. Initially skeptical, Liora is forced to act when unexplainable events-whispers in the wind, energy surges, and self-activating machinery-plague the city.

Together, Liora and Aelis embark on a journey to uncover the truth. Venturing beyond Aetherhaven, they discover forgotten ruins and lost temples that hint at Khoron's dual nature: a benevolent creator and a harbinger of destruction. Through murals and relics, they learn of humanity's betrayal, driven by fear of Khoron's power. The Heart of Aether resonates with these truths, and Khoron's voice begins to call to Liora, blending pleas for justice with echoes of vengeance.

As they piece together the god's story, Liora and Aelis must confront the blurred lines between mortal and divine, creation and destruction. Khoron's return looms as both a threat and a potential path to reconciliation. The pair must decide if he is a force to destroy or a tragic figure seeking redemption.

With Aetherhaven's fate hanging in the balance, Liora faces her greatest test. Can she use the Heart of Aether to mend the divide, or will it unleash Khoron's wrath and doom humanity? *The Forgotten God* explores forgiveness, power, and the price of peace in a world grappling with its past.All Rights Reserved

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The Clockwork Heir by richardjunz

In the heart of a bustling steampunk city, 18-year-old Liora is an orphan working as a clockmaker's apprentice. Her life is ordinary, if not a little dull, until the day an enigmatic customer brings in a peculiar device: a clockwork box engraved with glowing symbols. "Fix this," the customer whispers, "and you'll uncover your destiny." Liora's curiosity outweighs her caution. She spends nights studying the box, discovering that it's not a clock-it's a map. When activated, it projects a shimmering route leading to the fabled "Vault of Aeons," a legendary artifact said to grant its possessor mastery over time itself. Before Liora can make sense of her discovery, she's attacked by a group of shadowy figures, revealing that others seek the box. Fleeing for her life, she's rescued by a roguish skyship captain named Cyrus, who offers her safe passage-if she splits the treasure with him. Reluctantly, Liora agrees, and they set off on an adventure filled with treacherous airship battles, hidden traps, and ancient riddles. As they journey, Liora uncovers secrets about her past. Her parents were not mere clockmakers but key members of an ancient order tasked with guarding the Vault. Her connection to the artifact is stronger than she ever imagined, and unlocking it might not just reshape her future-but rewrite the fabric of time itself. But the closer they get to the Vault, the more dangerous their path becomes. Rival treasure hunters, a crumbling alliance with Cyrus, and the revelation of the artifact's dark cost force Liora to make an impossible choice: seize the power to change the past or protect the present.

The Shattered Realm by ShadowCouncil

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Mage Slayer: Book Four of the Empress Saga by drahcirwolf

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Ruin and Reign | ONC 2025 by Shreya_VA

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Spirit Warrior - The Son of the North by IdaBeyer

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CLOCKSWORTH: Pendulum Hustle by Wizerddrawz

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The Tinkerer's Gambit - Book 1 of "The Clockwork Odissey" Saga by JonStall

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The Clockwork Heir

In the heart of a bustling steampunk city, 18-year-old Liora is an orphan working as a clockmaker's apprentice. Her life is ordinary, if not a little dull, until the day an enigmatic customer brings in a peculiar device: a clockwork box engraved with glowing symbols. "Fix this," the customer whispers, "and you'll uncover your destiny." Liora's curiosity outweighs her caution. She spends nights studying the box, discovering that it's not a clock-it's a map. When activated, it projects a shimmering route leading to the fabled "Vault of Aeons," a legendary artifact said to grant its possessor mastery over time itself. Before Liora can make sense of her discovery, she's attacked by a group of shadowy figures, revealing that others seek the box. Fleeing for her life, she's rescued by a roguish skyship captain named Cyrus, who offers her safe passage-if she splits the treasure with him. Reluctantly, Liora agrees, and they set off on an adventure filled with treacherous airship battles, hidden traps, and ancient riddles. As they journey, Liora uncovers secrets about her past. Her parents were not mere clockmakers but key members of an ancient order tasked with guarding the Vault. Her connection to the artifact is stronger than she ever imagined, and unlocking it might not just reshape her future-but rewrite the fabric of time itself. But the closer they get to the Vault, the more dangerous their path becomes. Rival treasure hunters, a crumbling alliance with Cyrus, and the revelation of the artifact's dark cost force Liora to make an impossible choice: seize the power to change the past or protect the present.