(Caution: Contains sarcasm, monsters, Filipino culture, flying slippers, and a sprinkle of destiny.)
What do you do when your normal life is just a cover story?
Alden thought he was just another high school student trying to survive exams, noisy siblings, and awkward crushes. But after one strange encounter, the world begins to unravel literally. Cracks form. Shadows move. Old myths whisper his name.
And then a mysterious teacher with terrible fashion sense shows up and says, "You're not just a student. You're the key."
Great.
Now hunted by forces beyond this world, Alden must face ancient powers, strange dreams, and suspicious cafeteria food while still turning in homework on time.
This is a coming-of-age fantasy with strong Filipino roots.
If you like rooftop drama, sarcastic characters, mythological twists, and the occasional life-or-death prophecy this is for you.
I wanted to write something that mixes heart, humor, and heritage. There's action, there's drama, there's magic but also Milo, slippers, and sibling chaos.
This isn't just about fighting monsters. It's about finding out who you are, even when the world tells you to be someone else.
Schedule
2 updates per week: Tuesday & Saturday!
(Just enough to keep it going, not enough to burn me out.)
Disclaimer:
While this story draws inspiration from Filipino mythology and history, it is purely fictional and not intended as an accurate representation of real historical events or cultural beliefs. Creative liberties were taken for the sake of storytelling and drama.
This is a deeply personal story for me, built with late-night overthinking, too much coffee, and a ton of love for Filipino myths.
It's the kind of book I wish I had growing up so now I'm writing it.
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Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story.
Fanfiction, art, memes, or edits are totally fine just credit the source and don't summon any ancient beings in the comments.
Those Who Return at Dawn - Book 1 - Lord of Thymos [Romantic fantasy]
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97 parts
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"There were many legends and stories about werewolves and vampires, dragons and elves, spirits and demons, but why couldn't he find any record about a being who lived, yet seemed not to exist in this world?
Was this ritual dangerous? Summoning demons? Sacrificing his soul?
Luther closed his eyes tightly.
Deep down, he knew what his decision was. He needed an answer to his fifteen-year-long question."
This is the story of two boys who awaken their divinities (a reaper and a sun god.)
One was born with everything.
The other lost the only few things he had.
What will happen when the Flow of Destiny intertwines their lives?
This is a story about salvation and being saved, about life and death, about exploration and adventure, about kinship, friendship, and love.
Follow Luther and Aaron as they wander through the boundless Cosmos; strolling the magical market Mariana, diving into the silent depths of the Tranquil Sea, riding the Orion Express under starlit skies, visiting Sicily the city of blossoms and fruit, travelling the Heart of the Cosmos, crossing the wilds of Anasia, climbing the Tower of Tomorrow, and countless other realms where wonder never ends.
What to expect:
- OP MCs.
- Fantasy worlds/food/species ...
- Found family.
- Slice of life.
- Lots of cozy moments, yet the stakes are still there.
- Slow burn romance (Strangers to friends to family to lovers, oblivious x oblivious.)
- Cute pets.
Imagine a blend of Harry Potter (a hidden magical world in a modern setting) and Percy Jackson (Descendants of Greek Gods) with a Ghibli vibe.
Though told through young eyes, I hope this tale may also be read as a fairytale for grown souls: a heart-warming and wholesome adventure, with a hint of darkness and a pinch of sadness.
Warnings:
- Gay. No sexual content.
- The story takes references from Greek mythology, Dante's Inferno, and Ars Goetia, but will add, remove, and modify many different details. Please consider this as an alternate universe.