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PROTOCOL: MYTHOS

"We gave the monsters a name. Then, we gave them our souls." In 2040, humanity learned a truth too late to forget. Nuclear fire does not kill the Abyssals. It feeds them. When the Great Rifts opened across the planet, borders ceased to matter. Cities fell. Oceans split. The world was unified not by peace, but by extinction-level fear. Nations dissolved into a single authority born of desperation: the GDF (GLOBAL DEFENSE FORCE) Against beings that could absorb annihilation itself, humanity turned to a forbidden answer. The Gen-1 Oni-Frames. Powered by Demon Cores harvested from dead Abyssals, these machines were not piloted. They were inhabited. Neural synchronization fused human nervous systems with alien biological reactors, creating weapons capable of standing against Calamity-class entities. The price was sanity. Across the world, Gen-1 pilots began to break. Hallucinations. Violence. Suicide. Entire units collapsed from within, their minds eroded by instincts that were never human to begin with. The Oni won battles, but destroyed a generation. Bara was one of them. A Rakshasa. A member of an elite suicide squad deployed where failure meant extinction. He fought on the shores of Bali against a Calamity that could not be killed. He watched his brothers die, consumed in battle or driven mad afterward by the Demon Cores inside them. Bara survived. Not unscarred. Not sane. Just functional enough to remain useful. Now, he is the last known Gen-1 pilot still standing. A relic of a brutal era, buried within the grease, smoke, and discipline of Military Heavy platoons. Medicated. Controlled. Forgotten. Until the Abyss evolves. The sleek, plasma-wielding Gen-3 Phalanx units of the modern age begin to fail. Calamity-class entities adapt faster than fusion reactors can respond. When one such Abyssal cripples the world’s elite forces, the GDF is forced to unseal its oldest nightmare. Bara is being called back. Not in a rusted cage. But in a prototype that should not exist. The Asura Mk.II. A Hybrid Frame that bridges human fusion technology with demonic biology. To survive, Bara must walk a line no one else can. Between discipline and instinct. Between control and surrender. Armed with the Samsara Vajra and the forbidden Six Paths system, he will teach a new generation of soldiers the truth humanity tried to erase. Sometimes, to save humanity, you have to let the monster lead. Protocol Mythos authorized. Welcome to the frontline of the end. ------------------------------------------------- |Themes| • War Trauma & Survivor’s Guilt • Humanity vs Monstrosity • Control vs Instinct • The Cost of Survival • Living After Death • Hope Born from Ruin • Legacy of a Forgotten War • What It Means to Be Human |Genre| Sci-Fi Military Mecha Dark Fantasy Post-Apocalyptic Action Psychological Tragedy Anti-Hero -------------------------------------------------
volpes · 2.5k Views

Divine Awakening: Lord of Imagination

“I'm scared, scared of this power. Reality can be whatever I imagine” “What if I want the world gone then? Could I just destroy it with my imagination?” ** Lenny was an anomaly. Unpredictable. Deemed too insane to be released, but too important to be assasinated. He was a child when he watched his family die. In other to coupe, he had to sacrifice his very own sanity. Locked in a cell for over half a decade. In a world where rifts spawned here and there, where the corruption of the Fallen Realm never ceases to spread. Carriers of the Fallen Runes were too important to dispose of, too valuable to be discarded. Despite those who governed the Regulator's society seeking his death. He was simply sealed away. Prevented from associating with his friends, his mates, forbidden from participating in any Awakening Ceremony. He remained a Carrier until his 18th birthday. When the dusk settled, and just like every other Carriers, on the night of his 18th birthday. He was called to the Fallen Realm. Accepting the Call, Lenny ventured into the horrors of the Fallen Realm, To regain his freedom, he was forced to awaken. [You’ve awakened a Fallen Rune] [Fallen Rune: Rune of Imagination] [Rune Class: ???] [Fallen Rank: Divine] Cursed into the Fallen Realm, yet blessed with a Fallen Rune of the Divine rank. The power to imagine, an indomitable power sealed in the hands of a mad man. Reality can be whatever he wants, your lives were his to decide, your powers were his to possess. Was there anything he couldn't imagine? Walking the path of carnage, and increasing his strength everyday. Thriving in secrecy as he hunts down those who had perpetuated the destruction of his Clan. Unseen by the world, yet he watches them. This is the story of a man who was forgotten by the world, hated by Fate…. Yet too powerful for even fate to kill.
Ilostmysanity · 1.2k Views

He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities, each adding a unique evolution to his path. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y
theartisan3 · 625.1k Views

Hero of Darkness

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.gg/DstSrGK4dn ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week
CrimsonWolfAuthor · 9.6m Views