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Phantom Wayfarers

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Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly thrust into the dangerous and unpredictable world of the Realm Walkers. As he navigates this new reality, he must face deadly challenges, forge uneasy alliances, and confront secrets that could change everything he knows about himself and the realms around him. With every choice carrying high stakes, Sebastian discovers that surviving this world means more than just strength—it requires courage, wit, and the resilience to overcome the darkest twists of fate. Note that the build up of the first few chapters may seem slow. ......... Sebastian pushed himself upright, though it felt as if the air itself had turned to tar around him. His thoughts drifted through a dense, suffocating fog that weighed more than his own limbs. Every breath was an effort. Every movement felt resisted by something unseen—something that clung to him without leaving a single bruise or mark to prove it existed. There was no chain. No wound. No logical reason for the heaviness sinking into his bones. And yet it was there. Relentless. He staggered toward the mirror standing quietly before him—too quietly, as if it had been waiting. A shard of memory flickered at the back of his mind, but every attempt to grasp it made the fog thicken, swallowing the thought before it could form. When he finally faced the glass, he froze. His reflection was… wrong. The face was his, yet the expression wasn’t. A smile threatened at the corners of his mouth—not his smile, but something using it. The eyes blinked half a second too late. And the longer he stared, the more the reflection seemed to grow aware of him, as though it had just woken up. A crawling cold travelled up his spine. “What… are you?” he whispered. His reflection tilted its head first. A smile still played across its lips—thin, deliberate, and wrong. There was no warmth in it. No flicker of anything human. It was a cold curve of the mouth, carved with the kind of precision that suggested practice rather than emotion. The eyes above it didn’t match the expression; they remained distant, unfocused, as though gazing at something beyond him trying but also failing to recall. Then its gaze focused on him It then spoke: “The scavenger of the Sovereign’s lost soul, A legacy bound to us… for the world to behold.”
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Chapter 1 - You’ve got to be kidding me. Like what the fuck

So, I bet you're wondering why the title above sounds so…Umm, pleasant. Well, you're right to be curious.

The reason should be fully attributed to him—Sebastian. And of course, you'd want a description to remember him by, being the main character and all.

Sebastian If I remember correctly stands at just under six feet tall—tall enough to be noticeable but not intimidating. Well, that's a lie. He lacks any such aura. His hair is a warm chestnut with subtle copper highlights, catching the light in a way that suggests movement even when he's perfectly still. His eyes are a striking amber-grey, a colour that seems to shift with his mood and surroundings, giving him an air of quiet intrigue.

He has a lean, athletic build—someone used to activity but not obsessively muscular. Practical strength rather than showiness. His features are sharp without being harsh: high cheekbones, a strong jawline softened by a faint dimple when he smiles.

A small scar just above his right eyebrow hints at a story from the past. Too bad he was about to collect a lot more scars—physical, mental, and, of course, emotional.

So, what was he doing currently? Well, this unlucky fellow, bound to endure a series of unfortunate events, was being dragged across the floor. Not by a human—far too quick to be the culprit. Perhaps some otherworldly being? Nope. Wrong again. It was, in fact, a humble, hungry tree. And let's just say he fit the criteria for a humble meal.

Why not the others? Well, there were others; he wasn't after-all alone. But he was as fate would have it the chosen one, and for that reason, he was the one to be eaten. As for why no one came to help—well, you can only help what you believe exists.

How did all this start? What led to this unfortunate event? Ah, that tale begins… four days ago.