Byzantine Stories

In 2xxx humanity has spread amongst the stars united under the banner of the Oikumene. And its Progenitor left one mandate before his return to the Eschaton, to plant the seeds of the Cosmic Eden for the children of man. As part of this effort, many expeditions to various exoplanets and moons and stars were launched. Amongst these is the research station Faustina. One day, it went silent and cut off from the Oikumene's grid network. Suspecting foul play, the Skrinion Episkopos, the internal security force of the Oikumene, deploys Task Group Elja to investigate. Books shall be opened, and secrets revealed that will shake the pillars of the Oikumene.

Book 2 in the Heed My Name Series. Excerpt: "He looked down, watching her face peacefully lull against his chest plate; she was sleeping, just sleeping. Any other thought would only cause him panic; she would be well, she would live, she is alive. The words echoed in his skull, repeating them over and over to himself. In a kinder world, what would they have been? From the start? Would he have teased her? Maybe picked her flowers? She would have denied him, and he would have chased her until she'd call him "mine". But this world isn't kind." ___________________________________________________________________ After the blood-drenched night, pieces that once seemed to fit neatly into place are now scattered and distorted into a picture far from the prophecy Orion had imagined for himself. Sutekh has lost far more than his head, but those losses soon turn out to form unlikely alliances which are now the only strings keeping the play from falling apart. Kallista might have gained what freedom she sought, but at what price? To be hunted like game by the very Empire she'd been promised to one day inherit. But will that very game be what finally unravels what desires she swore to keep buried, or will Orion's secrets be what ultimately destroys what they fought so hard to deny? _________________________________________________________________________________ DISCALIMER Be aware that this is an unedited first draft of this story and that English is not my first language. The quality improves as the story progresses, and I learn along the way; this is my first serious writing project. _________________________________________________________________________________

What if the last Byzantine emperor had one more chance? Empire Rewritten is an alternate history novel about Michael Jameston, a 55-year-old American who awakens in the body of Constantine Palaiologos at the twilight of Byzantium. The empire is crumbling. The Ottomans are closing in. Court politics are vicious, allies are unreliable, and time is running out. Michael has no magic, no system, and no easy answers-only practical knowledge, stubborn pragmatism, and a lifetime of problem-solving. To save Byzantium, he will need more than courage. He will need diplomacy, reform, logistics, strategy, and the will to drag a dying empire into a new age. Gunpowder. State-building. War. Politics. The crusade is coming What to Expect: Isekai/self-insert with no system or magic Grounded empire-building in 15th-century Byzantium Military campaigns, court politics, technological innovation Real places, real people, and plausible historical logic Multiple POVs, with a strategic focus on the MC 2-3k chapters, updated every Monday and Thursday Currently 15 chapters ahead on Patreon Explore maps, timelines, characters, and more at empirerewritten.com If you enjoy alternate history, realistic kingdom-building, military reform, and political strategy, Empire Rewritten is for you.

In the Near East the seeds of Christendom struggle to germinate and bloom. The storms of turmoil and fires of war ravage the land of Nineveh. Apostolic missionaries sent by the Romans strive to bring the faith back to heretics and apostates alike, but a new enemy threatens the struggling Sassanid Shahdom and Roman Empires. The Scimitar looms over head, ready to sow the blood of martyrs.

The last city of the Romans is under threat from the expanding Turks. Will it survive?

In the twilight of the old gods, master sculptor Phillipos faces ruin when Emperor Theodosius declares Christianity the empire's sole faith. But with the cunning persuasion of his friend Saul, he must decide-will he cling to the past or reshape his art to fit a new world?

A young herald visits a new town and moves a young woman to action

The story of the last day of Constantine XI Palaeologus as he led his men once more against the ottomans

A Byzantine spy questions the motives of God as he records the horrors of the Crusade.

A paper I have been writing on and off for awhile, going over the history of Byzantium as concisely as I can.

In a world ruled by loyalty, bloodshed, and power... one decision could destroy kingdoms-or save hearts never meant to meet. Between enemies and allies, duty and desire, some wars are not fought with swords. Aslıhan Hatun - a fierce Türk warrior - and Titan, the feared Byzantine commander, stand on opposite sides of an empire divided by war. But when fate begins to blur the line between hatred and love... will they choose their hearts over their kingdoms?

A bunch of stuff in history that could've happened, but didn't. Note: Heavily inspired by AlternateHistoryHub and Mister Z. Another good alternative history book is "Alternate History" here on Wattpad.

The story tells of a varangian guard, who survived the fall of Constantinople. In order to save a Byzantine noblewoman, who, unbeknownst to him, was her best friend, she had to cross and wade through many adventures and challenges.Are they can pass that challanges ?,or will be fall,just like his old city ?

In the 11th century AD, the ailing Byzantine Empire teeters on the brink of full-blown war with the Seljuk Sultanate. In the borderlands of Eastern Anatolia, a land riven with bloodshed and doubt, a dark hero rises from the ashes of the conflict. Apion's journey will be a savage one, taking him from the snakepit of Constantinople to the blistering heart of the Seljuk realm . . . all the time leading him towards the fabled plains of Manzikert. Full boxed set available at http://getbook.at/StrategosTrilogy

BOOK 1 - Rusticus' Journey In 395 AD, a young librarian named Rusticus discovers a plot by Theophilus, the powerful Archbishop of Alexandria, to alter sacred Christian texts to support his own theological and political agenda. Faced with an impossible choice, Rusticus must decide whether to stand by and watch as history is rewritten, or risk everything to preserve the original documents. When Theophilus threatens to destroy the original manuscripts of the New Testament, Rusticus and his friend Marcus embark on a dangerous mission to steal and protect them. But their daring heist sets off a chain of events that will force Rusticus to flee for his life, leading him on an epic journey from Alexandria to Constantinople and beyond. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with the fierce and independent Dalilah, who challenges everything he thought he knew about faith, truth, and love. Together, they must navigate political intrigue, religious persecution, and their growing feelings for each other while staying one step ahead of Theophilus's relentless pursuit. As they delve deeper into the ancient texts they're protecting, they uncover troubling discrepancies between the original writings and the doctrine being enforced by the Empire. Their search for truth will bring them face to face with John Chrysostom, one of history's most beloved and controversial church fathers, whose own struggles with orthodoxy mirror their own. A gripping tale of romance, faith, and courage, this historical fiction novel explores the price of truth in a world where power corrupts and questioning doctrine means risking everything. Based on real historical events and figures, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Christian history when the quest for orthodoxy threatened to override the very teachings it sought to preserve.

// AN ANCIENT CITY // A USURPER SWORN TO A SECRET CULT // A VIOLENT PLOT // A SET OF PURPLE WINGS UNFURLING IN THE NIGHT. The Season 1 finale of Wrong Station. Find more episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/in-constantinople/id1190625755?i=1000400932274

Thousands of years ago, Byzantium was destroyed by an unknown power. Melina was creating a spell at a similar time, and because of the context of the time it happened, she blames herself for it. But not entirely. She sets out across Europe, looking for answers. Why did it happen? How did Byzantium get destroyed? When she figures out the cause, she sets out to take revenge, to make sure the causer does not do this to another empire again.