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Emberlyn

"Who are you?" The words hit him like a physical blow. Ethan's eyes snapped open to find himself alone in the market square, the concerned Emberlyn of his desperate hallucination nowhere to be seen. The real Emberlyn stood several feet away, staring at him with cold confusion. "Huh?" The sound escaped him like a wounded animal's whimper. 'Wasn't she just beside me? How did she suddenly end up over there?' His mind reeled, trying to reconcile the vivid embrace he'd felt with the harsh reality before him. "Who are you?" Emberlyn repeated her question, her expression filled with doubt and growing irritation. Ethan felt the world tilt beneath his feet. This was Emberlyn—his Emberlyn—the woman who had pressed kisses to his hand, who had marveled at his cooking, who had whispered sweet words against his back just yesterday morning. But she was looking at him like he was a complete stranger. "What do you mean? Who am I?" His voice was barely a whisper, trembling with disbelief and growing horror. … "EMBERLYN! PLEASE! PLEASE BELIEVE ME! I'M YOUR HUSBAND!" Ethan's cry shattered the afternoon air, raw and desperate and utterly heartbroken. The crowd that had gathered around this spectacle began to murmur among themselves. To them, Ethan was nothing more than a madman, a pathetic figure claiming to be married to the legendary Emberlyn Scarlet. After all, everyone knew she was unmarried—a fierce, independent hunter who had never shown interest in romantic entanglements. The secret they had kept so carefully to protect their love had become the very thing that destroyed it. With no proof of their marriage, no witnesses to their relationship, Ethan's desperate claims sounded like the ravings of a delusional stranger. "Shut up! You're nothing but a liar!" someone shouted from the crowd. "Don't you dare come near Lady Emberlyn again!" another voice added. The crowd's anger turned physical. Fists flew, boots connected with his ribs, and Ethan found himself at the center of a storm of violence. He curled into a ball, protecting his head as best he could, but made no effort to fight back. What was the point? His world had already ended. Through the rain of blows, he caught glimpses of Emberlyn watching with detached interest, as if observing a mildly entertaining street performance. The woman who had once kissed his wounds better now watched impassively as strangers inflicted new ones. When the crowd finally tired of their sport, they left him broken and bleeding on the cobblestones. The market square, which had moments ago been filled with shouts and violence, fell unnaturally quiet. Heavy clouds had gathered overhead while Ethan wasn't paying attention, and now they opened up in a torrential downpour. Rain fell in sheets, soaking through his torn clothes and washing the blood from his face in pink rivulets. "Emm... Berr... lyn..." he whispered, his voice lost in the sound of falling water.
Spec_Eye · 25.9k Views

The Legend Of Altair Vane

Some legends are forged by ambition. Others are carved by war. And some come into existence simply because a certain man happened to pass through. Altair Vane walks a vast fantasy world ruled by celestials, angels, demons, ancient orders, and empires that have stood unchallenged for ages. He does not seek power. He does not seek conquest. He does not seek purpose. He walks because the world exists. Cast into an era far removed from the one he remembers, Altair chooses the simplest path—becoming an adventurer. Not to change the world, but to see how it has changed… and to enjoy whatever lies ahead. Along his journey, he gains companions, forms bonds, and crosses paths with a cold, enigmatic woman whose presence quietly draws the attention of forces far older than they appear. As Altair travels across kingdoms, ruins, and forgotten realms, stories begin to spread. Not because he seeks to become a legend— but because legends have a habit of forming wherever he stands. This is a tale of adventure, camaraderie, and quiet heroism. A story of a man who never bowed— and a world slowly learning that some figures are not meant to be understood, restrained, or challenged— only witnessed. Tags. Epic Fantasy, Action Fantasy, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Overpowered Protagonist, Legendary Protagonist, Heroic Protagonist, Smart Protagonist, Calm Protagonist, Swordsman, Adventurer, Vast World, Multiple Realms, Heaven and Hell, Celestials, Angels and Demons, Ancient Orders, Hidden Powers, Companions, Friendship, One Female Lead, No Harem, Mythic Tone, Ancient Secrets, Long-Term Plot
StormKnight9 · 2.2k Views

Surviving Zombies

When the power dies in Savannah, it doesn’t come back on—it wakes the dead. As the city collapses into chaos, the Leesburg family is torn apart across multiple frontlines. Dr. Sharon Leesburg barricades her floor inside a failing hospital, sealing herself in with women in labor, newborns barely hours old, and staff already breaking from exhaustion. Below them, emergency rooms become feeding grounds. Above them, there is nowhere left to run. Every decision she makes costs lives—she just has to choose which ones. Her husband, Dr. Ellis Leesburg—a top-clearance military neuroscientist stationed at Hunter Army Airfield—races to contain an outbreak he helped study, only to realize it has already breached the base. Whatever safeguards were in place failed quietly, efficiently, and far too late. Their children are scattered through a city gone dark. Six-year-old Ella Belle, the heart of the family, never makes it home from school. She vanishes somewhere between early dismissal and total collapse—leaving no answers, no trace, and no time. Twenty-three-year-old Justin Leesburg is forced into leadership on the streets, navigating dead zones and back alleys with dwindling supplies, a handful of traumatized survivors, and the constant fear that every step away from home is a step farther from his missing sister. His younger sister Tally—volatile, reckless, and desperate to matter—keeps dragging danger toward them, mistaking noise for courage and control for heroism. Mari, Justin’s partner, is pushed past patience into brutal honesty. Kenzie, a quiet survivor carrying her dog and the memory of her family’s deaths, learns quickly—because silence, not strength, keeps you alive. This is not a story about clever zombies or easy survival. The dead react to sound. The living react to fear. Every choice is loud. Every mistake echoes. And while the horde closes in from the outside, the real danger fractures the people still breathing—grief, guilt, rage, and the unbearable question haunting them all: Where is Ella Belle? Surviving Zombies is a visceral, character-driven apocalypse that strips away hero fantasies and replaces them with moral collapse, trauma, and the brutal truth of survival: you don’t just fight the end of the world—you fight each other, and yourself, while it’s happening.
April_L_Lee · 26.3k Views

Simultaneous Traversal: All Abyss Difficulty

Yujin and his countless clones have traveled through time! Talents, skills, and abilities are shared. But... why are they all starting out so disastrously? Naruto Yujin: I'm in the Uchiha clan, and there are only ten months left until the night of genocide. Pirate Yujin: I've been locked up in the Crimson Hell of Impel Down for seven years. Come on, brothers! Marvel Yujin: I don't know what I can do. I can only make sure I don't get arrested by the immigration authorities. Lord God Space Yujin: Once I've outlasted those breeding crews, I'll ask the Lord to restore me. Then I can start my big move! Wait for me! DC Yujin: God knows how I even live across from the Joker. The Arkham Asylum prison break is too difficult! Journey to the West Yujin: I just found out, and this place I'm staying in is called the Lion Country. Brothers, see you in the next life... Dragon Ball Yujin: Good news, I'm in the Goku era. Bad news, I can't even defeat the audience at the World Martial Arts Tournament. Master Roshi wouldn't even look at me. ... Years later, someone commented on Yujin. "His journey has been filled with blood and tears... He is bound to hate evil with all his might!" **** Support me on my ko-fi account and read upto 15 early chapters, https://ko-fi.com/aayume ***** This is a translation. 同时穿越:全是深渊难度 ***** Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel and support me, https://www.youtube.com/@OtakuFictionTales/shorts ****** Join Me on Discord : https://discord.com/invite/cnnMq3te
AayuMe · 254.6k Views

Gilded Ashes: When Shadows Reign

Raizen should have died. But someone - or something - had greater plans. When shadows devour everything he ever knew, Raizen is left with nothing but grief - and a vow to hunt down and kill every Nyx: seemingly mindless dark creatures with an even darker past. Now, he walks in a world on the edge of collapse: From the depths of the Underworks to the halls of Lotus Academy and the ranks of the Vanguards, he's surrounded by ruthless rivals, living nightmares, corrupted authority, evolving monsters, and secrets powerful enough to kill. If he just wants to survive, he must grow stronger. But if he wants to win, he may have to burn everything in his way. A story with battles of unimaginable scale. A world that still echoes from disaster. Awakened powers that break every known limit. Mysteries that cut deeper every second. Will Raizen's spark ignite a new dawn... Or vanish beneath eternal darkness? ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅━━━━━ And a few words from the author: Hey there! Thanks for checking out Gilded Ashes! I'm not gonna keep you much, most things I'd love to tell you are explained in the pinned review (make sure to check it out!) Dive into the free chapters, at least. You have nothing to lose. Gilded Ashes is a dream coming to life, and we're just getting started. Don't worry, I won't drop it 'till the very end. Speaking of the very end... We're still far, far from it. The journey has only just begun.
Sqair · 579.3k Views