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DRUMS OF THE SILENT THRONE

In the kingdom of Eldoria, magic flows solely through melody—songs, strings, and voices weave spells that bind the world in harmony. The royal bloodline has always produced the greatest singer-mages, rulers whose perfect notes command power and loyalty. Princess Elara, the sole heir, is born tone-deaf. Unable to produce even a single note of magic, she is whispered to be cursed—a silent embarrassment, a liability to the throne. Mocked by courtiers and burdened by doubt, Elara endures a life of isolation, believing herself broken. On the eve of her coronation, she discovers a hidden vault beneath the palace containing forbidden dragon-bone drums—ancient instruments that channel raw, primal magic through rhythm and beat. Banned centuries ago after a devastating war, these drums were said to have shaken mountains and awakened beasts long thought extinct. As Elara secretly masters this untamed power, she uncovers shocking truths: her "curse" was no accident, and the dragons are stirring once more. With a loyal guard kindling forbidden feelings in her heart and treacherous lords plotting her downfall, Elara must embrace the strength in her silence to claim her destiny. True leadership isn't sung in flawless harmony—it's forged in the defiant beat of acceptance. But awakening the old rhythm may unleash forces that could save... or destroy... the kingdom. A grand epic fantasy of self-discovery, forbidden romance, ancient dragons, and the thunderous power of being different.
Emmanuella_C · 4.5k Views

One Last Knight. AS3. Volume 02: Smoke. +Español/Deutsch

*Spanish and German versions will be posted alongside the English posts! An epic and ever-growing anthology! A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor. Demonic forces are growing stronger within the confines of their prisons... Witches gather at the edges of humanity's dorpies and cities... Monsters are on the march under the banners of mysterious masters... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to rise once again... Our story is told through the eyes of approximately. 25 powerful and unique characters, starting with a lone and enigmatic knight by the name of Bastion Ridder, who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by mighty and magical forces that no one seemed to see coming. He must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that their one safe haven doesn't fall as darkness spreads across the land. Knights & Mages & Rangers & Warriors! Dragons & Goblins & Orcis & Trolls! Spirits & Demons & Witches & Zombies! And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? Witness One Last Knight? -----
BlackGuyInnaBowtie · 3.9k Views

Dragon Age: The Wolf's Awakening

“Everything I’ve done was for them… and now, no one can stop me. No one, except, perhaps… her". For centuries, civilizations have been built upon stories. Some sacred, others forbidden. But every story is a form of power. And every truth, a form of rebellion. This Book 1 speaks of guilt, faith, crushing responsibilities, and the first tremor of a love that does not yet understand the magnitude of what it will one day destroy. It is not rebellion yet; it is the dawn before the tragedy. I am not trying to retell Dragon Age: Inquisition. The explosion of the Conclave is only the starting point that allows me to narrate another story... the intimate origin of a relationship that will change the world. When I began writing this story during the pandemic, I too believed the tale Solas had sold us. But I came to understand it was only one version within a greater fiction. He was, after all, remembered as the god of Lies, Treachery and Rebellion, depending upon the story. This book is the origin of the woman behind the myth, and of love before the fall. It is an elven tragedy, and all I want is to bare the wound. "I'm begging for you to take my hand, wreck my plans...That's my man..." All recognizable characters, settings, names, and lore belong to EA and BioWare. This is a fan work based on the Dragon Age universe. Original characters may appear, but the story remains grounded in the world created by BioWare. I am not affiliated with the copyright holders in any way. No copyright infringement is intended. It took me a long time to find the right tone and turn for this story. This is the third time I write about them, and the first time it truly feels like the story moves forward. Solas is a character who touched something deeply personal in me, a thread of rebellion that runs through my own life. I always felt I owed him a fic. Though perhaps… I owed it to myself. Writing this was beautiful. A personal journey, through and through. This is my little gift to the community, but also, to the apostate I became. “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” Inspirations: All the Dragon Age novels, codex, and games. Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-Herrans The Misery - Sonata Arctica (Cap "Lady Pain") "The Grand Design" by Stephen Hawking "Escape from Freedom" by Erich Fromm "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI" by Yuval Noah Harari "A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah "An american slave's journey to freedom" by Frederick Douglass "Perreo. Una revolución" by Cazzu "Everything I'll say to you tomorrow" by Elísabet Benavent "The Spinoza problem" by Irvin D. Yalom
Elen_Dread_Wolf · 25.8k Views

80s Death Gospel

In the gothic shadow of Sidonia Kemis, the boundary between humanity and horror is crumbling. From the dimension of Sarx, parasitic entities known as Tumors breach the veil, possessing the innocent and twisting them into flesh-eating monstrosities. It is a grim age where steam mixes with blood, and the only line of defense against the darkness is the Holy Convent. To fight these monsters, the Church creates monsters of their own—elite executioners known as Priests who wield "Gospels." These are not prayers, but terrible curses that weaponize the body, allowing the faithful to burn, crush, and slice through the corruption at the cost of their own humanity. But the true threat may not come from the dimension of flesh, but from within the sanctuary itself. It all started with Sister Blood. A heretic hiding within the Convent’s elite ranks, she has set a divine conspiracy in motion that threatens to shatter the natural order. Her scheme began with a single, twisted act: the delivery of a "gift" wrapped in swaddling clothes to a retired executioner who thought his war was over. Now, dragged back into a conflict he tried to escape, one man must navigate a treacherous world of mad science, ancient sea beasts, and political betrayal. Hunted by the organization he once served and burdened by a mutation that is slowly turning him into a beast, he must uncover the truth behind the heresy. In a world where divinity is just another word for power, the only way to survive is to become something worse than the devil. Support Author at: https://www.patreon.com/ZenpaiTrans
ZenpaiTrans · 8.4k Views

B.U.D.D.I.E.S. :Rise of a Dragon

An Epic of Dragons, Wolves, Magic, and Cosmic War Across the vast expanse of the multiverse lies the B.U.D.D.I.E.S., a colossal intergalactic organization sworn to defend all known worlds. It is a place where soldiers, mystics, werewolves, inventors, and legends from thousands of civilizations train together in towering space fortresses the size of small planets. Among these rising recruits are six unlikely heroes: • Danny — A young man with unimaginable power buried in his blood, haunted by a past he doesn’t fully understand. • Swift — A silver-blooded prodigy struggling to master the dragon within. • Jake — The bronze-born underdog with a limitless heart. • Shadeclaw — A shadow-wielding wolf warrior fighting both his instincts and his destiny. • Jade — A street-born brawler whose fists hit like artillery. • Mira — A fierce lone wolf from a shattered homeland, determined to carve her own path. Thrown together in the galaxy’s toughest training program, these six cadets quickly discover that the multiverse is far more dangerous—and far more wondrous—than any of them imagined. Across endless battlefields, colossal space cruisers, and ancient super-structures forgotten by time, they confront: • Deadly tournaments • Interdimensional monsters • Rogue experiments • Infiltrating dark operatives • Forbidden elemental powers • And secrets older than the universe itself But deeper still, beyond the reach of ordinary eyes, a storm is gathering. The Elemental Lords, godlike beings wielding rings forged of pure primal force, seek dominion over creation. Their power is growing, their ambitions rising, and their eyes have turned toward the one thing the multiverse cannot afford to lose— Danny. As ancient sigils tremble and galaxies shift in the balance, friendships will be tested, loyalties strained, and destinies forged in fire. Each cadet must confront who they are, what they fear most, and what it truly means to stand together against forces that could unmake reality itself. This is a story of evolution, sacrifice, found family, and the unstoppable spirit of those who refuse to surrender—no matter how vast the enemy, how dark the odds, or how violent the coming storm. B.U.D.D.I.E.S.: ORIGINS Where heroes aren’t born— they’re forged.
Gene_Johnson_9742 · 82.3k Views

World martial art

Legends are not born. They are forged — through pain, defeat, and unbreakable will. Leo, a boy from a small village in Nepal, always believed he was ordinary. But everything changed the day a forgotten evil awakened in the mountains — the Dragon Spirit, once sealed away by Leo’s own father. Kaito Jin, a rogue wielder of beast power, breaks the seal and unleashes chaos. Leo tries to fight, but he is powerless. His father sacrifices himself to protect him. That day, Leo loses everything. But he gains one thing — a reason to rise. Carrying the scar over his left eyebrow, the memory of his father, and two unimaginable spirits inside him — the Lion King (Guardian of the Gods) and the Phoenix (God of Fire), a power connected to his mother’s soul — Leo begins a journey across nations. In China, ancient masters push him beyond his limits. In Korea, he learns discipline, philosophy, and inner balance. In Japan, he encounters powerful rivals and a girl who slowly changes his life. In India, Indonesia, and other countries, he faces challengers, builds friendships, and discovers new forms of martial arts. From international tournaments to mysterious beast realms, Leo must face fear, rivalry, loss, and the uncontrollable powers within him. Because one day, he must confront Kaito again. Not as a weak boy… but as the strongest martial artist the world has ever known. This is World Martial Art — a journey of strength, growth, destiny, and the flame that refuses to fade.
MKNojutsu · 15.3k Views

Stop Dreaming, Richard

Synopsis Richard Watson, a passionate dreamer and fantasy lover, works at a company that creates innovative product concepts. His colleague, Emma Brandich, is a pragmatic and highly rational scientist who refuses to believe in anything that cannot be explained. One day, Richard’s latest project—a playful, interactive prototype—malfunctions in a mysterious way, and both are transported to a fantastical world called Auralia. Here, logic is defied, the sky changes colors unpredictably, hills float, rivers glow, and the laws of reality no longer apply. Emma is terrified, trying desperately to reason and appeal to science, while Richard marvels at the wonders surrounding them. Their conflicting perspectives lead to hilarious and absurd situations, especially when they encounter Sophie Waters, a cat-like resident of Auralia with ears and a tail, who finds Richard’s curiosity both shocking and amusing. As they navigate this strange and unpredictable world, every choice they make has immediate consequences, blending comedy, fantasy, and adventure. Will Emma learn to embrace the impossible? Will Richard’s enthusiasm survive Sophie’s comic punishments? “Stop Dreaming, Richard” is a humorous, adventurous journey exploring the clash between reason and imagination, where fantasy reigns and laughter is inevitable. Discover “Stop Dreaming, Richard”: Richard, a passionate dreamer, and Emma, a strictly rational scientist, are transported to the magical world of Auralia. Laughter, absurd situations, and unexpected adventures await! I’ll be publishing 5 chapters over 5 days. If you enjoy the story, please vote and comment—I need at least 50 votes to continue this adventure that is very close to my heart! — Tristan, the author
TRISTAN34 · 2k Views