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Canticles of a World Left Behind

Canticles of a World Left Behind unfolds in the aftermath of a world that did not end cleanly or conclusively, but instead moved on without resolving what came before. The story follows Rhaen, a man displaced from his origin and from his own understanding, first travelling through the Emberwake's harsh, mineral-scarred land where ancient systems persist beneath newer civilizations. These systems are not romantic ruins, but infrastructure: foundations, roads, stabilizers, and mechanisms built to endure long enough to be forgotten. Civilization has not destroyed them; it has layered over them, reused them, and learned to function without understanding their purpose. As Rhaen moves forward, he passes through societies defined not by virtue or corruption, but by continuity. Institutions exist to preserve motion rather than meaning-roads to carry bodies, guilds to distribute risk, magic to correct failure rather than inspire awe. Power is not mythologized; it is compartmentalized, expressed only where function demands it. Skill is common, but authorship is diffuse. Actions are absorbed and forgotten unless they fit the system's language. Rhaen exists at the edge of these structures. He understands weight, alignment, and endurance intuitively, but lacks the symbols and identity required to belong. He acts without recognition, observes without inclusion, and continues not because he is summoned, but because the world leaves spaces where something was never finished. The story's direction moves steadily away from civilization and toward Elsewhere-toward ancient mechanisms indifferent to modern order, and forces built for purposes larger than survival. It is not a tale of heroic discovery, but of confrontation: between a world that has learned to make power small and a past that was never meant to be contained.
The_Ardent_Nocturn · 1.4k Views

BLVCK WOLVES

A world of magic. A "mage" born without it. And an outrageous f*cking crew. In the Valley Kingdom, where steampunk meets futurism and magic means status, one Guild stands wildly apart: the Black Wolf Knights, or rather—the Black Wolves. Their leader, Greed, carries neither magic nor nobility, only a title he never wanted and a forgotten past. And his crew is as unhinged as they are loyal: A Ghost-mage whose eyepatch hides more than it covers. A powerhouse who hits like a Behemoth and naps like it’s a sport. A vice captain calm enough to fool any con artist. A horned lunatic with zero sense of danger—because she is the danger. A cyborg. A wolfdog the size of a lyconbear. And others just as—if not more—chaotic. The Black Wolves survive on grit, loyalty, and a collection of insanely broken abilities. But when a conspiracy threatens to swallow the Kingdom—and pins the crime on them—they become fugitives in the very nation they swore to protect. Armed with a strange power that defies magic. A crew ready to leap off any cliff with him. And a memory fighting to resurface. Greed, the Black Wolves, and a few allies must face enemies the Kingdom never saw coming. The Valley never believed in them. But they might be their last hope. Expect: - Black Clover meets Final Fantasy meets Six of Crows meets Vox Machina - OP MC from the start with no magic [NOT ANTI-MAGIC], progressively gets even more OP - Harem relationships in the beginning, moderate fanservice (hate me), and strong romance subplot towards the end with only one girl - Multiple perspectives from multiple characters - Intricate plot, tons of world building, character building, backstories, and fighting - A long, ongoing story Author's note: This book is only available on Royal Road, Webnovel, Scribble Hub, Inkitt, Wattpad, and featured on Chereads as well for the time being. If you're reading it anywhere else, it is entirely without my permission.
J_N_Marlow · 66k Views

Starting in Terra as Ryougi Shiki

Death came swiftly. A truck, a moment of impact, then nothing. What came after was unexpected. A god, bored and seeking entertainment, offered three wishes and a new world to explore. The choice seemed simple at the time. Ryougi Shiki's template, complete with the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception that see the end of all things. A gacha system rewarding interference with fate through random legendary weapons. And time, endless time, to grow strong enough to survive. Then came Terra. A world of mobile cities fleeing natural disasters. Of crystalline infection that grants power while slowly killing its hosts. Of conflicts between the infected and those who fear them, violence born from desperation on both sides. I arrived knowing nothing. No context, no preparation, just the ability to see death lines on everything and a tanto at my hip. The first days taught hard lessons. That strength alone means nothing without understanding. That people die easily when you know exactly where to cut. That some threats operate on scales beyond mortal comprehension. Then I met Rhodes Island. A pharmaceutical company fighting an impossible war against disease and prejudice. Operators who wielded power with purpose rather than abandon. And a mysterious Doctor who recognized what I was the moment we met. They revealed truths I hadn't considered. That Terra had changed, its timeline fractured by the arrival of others like us. That a goddess calling herself the Lion King conquered an entire nation in three days with divine authority blazing. That more entities from impossible places were appearing, each with their own agendas and power. But simple survival was never the goal. Terra bleeds. The infected suffer systemic oppression. Reunion fights with terrorism born from justified rage. Nations prepare for wars that will kill millions. And somewhere above it all, a goddess prepares continental conquest while treating mortal life as irrelevant to divine purpose. The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception show me how everything ends. Lines traced across reality itself, revealing mortality in all things. Even gods can die if you know where to cut. The question is whether I can grow strong enough, fast enough, to reach those lines before Terra drowns in violence. This is the story of an assassin learning to protect instead of kill. Of gamers coordinating impossible operations with incomplete information. Of a world caught between conflicts it understands and forces it doesn't. The god wanted entertainment. They're going to get a show they'll never forget. Because I didn't come to Terra to watch it burn. I came to see if fiction made real can be saved by someone who shouldn't exist. And I have all the time in the world to find out. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my own AU so don't be surprised if there are characters in a different place at a different time than the actual plot after all in this story, there is no real, no script. They all have their own plans. Their own goals. But in front of the God's sandbox? All is equal.
ToastedBeans · 869 Views

savage kings

This romantic fantasy will tear your heart apart. Every twist delivers hard-won truths, sweeping emotion, and an unforgettable adventure. By day, Sienna Kane is a quiet librarian. By weekend, she’s a thrill seeker pushing her limits—training relentlessly for her first triathlon. But nothing prepares her for being torn from her world and thrown into Bestia, a savage realm where beasts rule and predators wear human skin. Hunted by creatures that shift between monster and man, Sienna is saved by Gideon, the formidable Wolf King of Juno. He wastes no time telling her the truth: she is his destined mate. Sienna wants none of it. She wants answers. She wants safety. Most of all, she wants to go home. Lost, frightened, and cursed as a bad omen by the very kingdom meant to protect her, Sienna finds herself isolated—except for Gideon, whose instincts insist she is far more than she appears. As she plots her escape, something impossible awakens within her: the power of fire. And with it, the unsettling realization that Bestia may be bound to her fate. Her escape from Juno is anything but clean. Thrust from one realm to another, Sienna crosses paths with powerful rulers—Rocco, the seductive Sea King; Talon, the unyielding King of Avion; and Aron, the enigmatic King of Bolivé. Wherever she goes, change follows. Balance shifts. Old prophecies stir. Sienna soon learns the truth behind her arrival: she is the reincarnation of Eriu, the Goddess of Abundance—and with that power comes devastating responsibility, dangerous conditions, and a fate she never asked for. To survive Bestia, Sienna must adapt to its brutal laws, embrace bonds she fears, and make an impossible choice. Along her journey, she will face betrayal and devotion, forge unlikely alliances, and uncover strengths—and desires—she never knew she possessed. Kings will rise against one another for her love. The world will bend beneath her presence. Will Sienna bring peace—or chaos—to Bestia? Who will she choose when love becomes a battlefield? And will she ever find her way back to the human world… or has Bestia already claimed her heart?
ivjaldin · 19.1k Views

A Guide for Heroes (Who’d Rather Not Be)

Erdan Kernt was just your average, lazy, overthinking, (slightly) dirty-minded guy trying to enjoy his favorite isekai anime in peace. Next thing he knows, he’s standing in a glowing magic circle, surrounded by robed weirdos calling him “Hero” and begging him to save their world. But Erdan isn’t your typical isekai protagonist. He doesn’t want a harem, doesn’t want overpowered abilities, and definitely doesn’t want to leave his bed (unless food’s involved). What he does get is a sharp-eyed servant with a broken past, a cute puppy, and a pile of expectations from people he barely trusts. Now, between mysterious cults, shady allies, and a kingdom that sees him more as a tool than a savior, Erdan has to figure out whether surviving this world means becoming the “hero” they want, or just stubbornly being himself. Welcome to another world where nothing goes the way it’s supposed to. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author's Note: I'll be publishing a chapter each Wednesday. Sometimes it might be delayed because of school or, you know, life stuff, so just a heads up. There will also be the occasional chapter in third person, so it won't only be in the perspective of our protag. I’ll probably go back and mess with earlier chapters now and then, fixing typos, making things sound less dumb, or just changing stuff if someone points out something weird. The story itself won’t change, but how I write it might. Basically, even after I post a chapter, I kinda see it as “Work In Progress” until the whole book is finished. Anyway, feedback, comments, reviews, whatever—you’re awesome if you leave any of that. This is my first real shot at a webnovel (without fully AI generated slop), so I’m just winging it and hoping to get better as I go. Thanks for reading! NanPan
NanPan2 · 11.1k Views

Fated To His Darkness

FATED TO HIS DARKNESS "Are you trying to gain my attention?" he asked, a note of cynicism and gave her his devilish smile. ______________________________________________ "You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how... In a world where vampires and witches secretly coexist with humans, there lived a fragile and timid vampire named Aliena. Her life took a tragic turn when her mother left her, leaving her in the care of her cruel stepfamily, the Anwars, who despised her for being different. Aliena was not like other vampires. She possessed no remarkable abilities or strengths, often the target of her stepsisters' mockery and mistreatment. Forced to live in secrecy among humans in the Mundane universe, her life was a never-ending nightmare. But destiny had different plans for Aliena. The vampire kingdom of Nacrifa, in the mysterious realm known as the Dark Universe, was on the brink of war. The current king, summoned all vampires in the Mundane universe back. Upon her arrival in Nacrifa, Aliena was introduced to a world of darkness, magic, and intrigue. The royal court was a complex web of vampire politics, where alliances were fragile, and betrayals were commonplace. Amidst the chaos, Aliena found herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Crown Prince, Sebastian. He was not a pure vampire but a rare hybrid, born of both vampire and witch bloodlines, and carried an air of mystery and danger. As Sebastian and Aliena spent more time together, their connection deepened, and a forbidden romance blossomed. But the path to their love was not smooth, as both their worlds were threatened by external forces. Dark creatures and powerful adversaries sought to tear apart the kingdom of Nacrifa, and Aliena discovered her unique abilities could be the key to victory. Yet, the mysteries didn't end there. The Crown Prince harbored a hidden identity that even his closest confidants were unaware of. Secrets from the past began to unravel, and their intertwined destinies became entangled in a tapestry of love, magic, and danger. As the war loomed over Nacrifa, Aliena had to find the strength within herself to rise above her weaknesses and embrace her true self. In a world where strength came in many forms, she had to prove that even the weakest vampire had a role to play in the kingdom's survival.
Deborah_13 · 33.5k Views