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Cedric, a legendary crusader and hero of the holy campaign to reclaim Jerusalem, met his end at the hands of a deadly assassin—a blow struck in the very moment of his triumph. But death was not the end. By what he believes to be divine will, Cedric awakens in a strange, heretical world—a realm where demons hold power, false gods reign, and humanity nearing the edge of destruction. The land was corrupted, its kingdoms twisted by dark forces and evil rulers, demanding a righteous purge. With newfound strength and a divine purpose, Cedric rises once more. Blessed by God, he wields power beyond mortal means, ready to crush those who stand in the way of divine order. “Lord, You brought me here for a reason. I will not fail You.” Armed with holy conviction and an unyielding will, Cedric embarks on a brutal quest to cleanse this land of its impurity. The righteous will be delivered, the wicked destroyed, and God's glory restored. *** Join Discord community: https://discord.gg/FKE5BeWYWc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Okram333 Disclaimer: While inspired by Christian themes, this story is a work of fantasy and should not be taken as a theological statement.

In the rain-slicked megacity of Neo-Tokyo, where neon canyons hide ancient rifts and the line between human and divine has long since blurred, 19-year-old courier Ren Ito makes one wrong delivery. A black-silk package meant for no one in particular cracks open inside an abandoned shrine, flooding his veins with the essence of Kurogami—the primordial demon of chaos and shadow born before light itself existed. Overnight, Ren becomes a Pagan: one of the demon-possessed outcasts branded heretics by society and hunted by the Purification Order, a ruthless organization of Miracle vessels who channel angelic power to “cleanse” the corruption. Ren doesn’t want to be a monster. He just wants to survive another day of debt collectors, late-night deliveries, and a tiny 6-tatami apartment. But Kurogami’s voice in his head is amused, ancient, and patient. The power grows with every fight, every absorbed essence crystal, every near-death moment. Shadows bend to his will. Wounds close faster than they should. And the more he uses it, the louder the demon becomes. Then he meets Aoi Mizuki. A university student by day and secret Miracle vessel by night, Aoi carries the seraph Luminara inside her. She is trained to hunt Pagans like Ren—yet the first time their eyes meet across a rain-soaked rooftop, something ancient and forbidden stirs between their opposing essences. Light recognizes shadow. Heaven brushes against chaos. And neither of them can look away. What begins as a hunter-and-prey dance quickly spirals into something far more dangerous: a partnership. A bond. A love that defies every doctrine of both the Purification Order and the infernal syndicates that prey on the city’s underbelly. As Ren’s power climbs—level by brutal level—and Aoi’s faith fractures under the weight of her own heart, they become fugitives together. Hunted by Saint Kurosawa’s kill-squads, coveted by the seductive crime lord Blood Lotus Mei, watched by the gray-market alliance called the Current, and drawn toward the sealed Eclipse Shard—a relic that could permanently fuse their opposing powers or erase their individual selves entirely—Ren and Aoi must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice. Their humanity. Their love. Or the fragile hope that balance between light and shadow is even possible in a city that thrives on choosing one or the other. In Neo-Tokyo’s endless rain, two impossible souls stand hand-in-hand between heaven’s spear and hell’s maw. And the city is watching. Neon Pagan is an urban action-romance progression fantasy about forbidden love, slow-burn power growth, faction warfare, and the desperate search for a third path in a world that only believes in two. Some bonds are holy. Some are damned. Theirs is both.

Jason, a modern man beset by a cascade of personal tragedies, finds his life in tatters after the political upheaval of a military junta in his country. Losing his job, home, and, most painfully, his family, he succumbs to despair. In a moment of profound grief, he attempts to end his life, only to be given a second chance by a mysterious force that transports him to a vastly different world. Jason awakens in the Pagan Empire during its twilight years, reincarnated as Prince Aung, a young royal in a kingdom teetering on the brink of collapse under the rule of its last tyrant king. With memories of his past life intact and a magical system that offers guidance and power, Jason must navigate through a labyrinth of ancient magic, political intrigue, and cultural conflictsWill he become the savior of the Pagan Empire that go down to the annals of history? Or will he be remembered as the tyrant who reshaped history with a blade? (Disclaimer: This is the work of fictional no character or story reflect and represent on the real historical figures and history.) I changed the title because it is too long.

As a former weapons manufacturer, what would you do if you slept for a hundreds years and woke up to a dystopian world where most technology has been destroyed, and the remnants are monopolized by a ruling church? That's right! You'd make guns, fight your enemies, build an army, and create your own kingdom. After a centuries of cryogenic sleep, Sizwe awakens to find the world he knew gone. In its place is a post-apocalyptic dystopia where the Citadel of the Eternal Remnant, a powerful church, controls all remaining technology. To the believers, the Citadel is a savior, but to the heretics, it is a tyrant. With his extensive knowledge of technology, Sizwe embarks on a mission to restore the old world and build his own kingdom, even if it means challenging the might of the church.

On Thanksgiving weekend, Beatrix “Trixie” Fairchild expects her three grown children to meet her in Niagara Falls. For what, she won't say -- but her cryptic invitation spark a certain kind of magick and makes it so each one of her adult children returns to their hometown with hope, and only a small amount of resentment, in their hearts.<br><br>Whether it's Ivy, the oldest, who fears following in her mother's witchy footsteps; or Hazel, the middle child with itchy feet and a wanderlust that can't be sated; or Rowan, the youngest and only boy, now a trans woman struggling to integrate her past and present lives; each returns home, expecting some sort of resolution to their family woes. What they get is a surprise love interest along the way.<br><br>Will Ivy continue to overthink her own happiness, refusing to see what is right in front of her? Will Hazel feel too betrayed by her false family line and leave now that she has no home anchoring her in place? And will Rowan be able to finally integrate the best parts of herself without compromise and hurt feelings in the aftermath? What is Trixie planning for the holiday weekend?

One day fate decides to smile on Brennus.<br><br>He’s hunting in the woods when he is almost seen by a group of Roman soldiers returning to their encampment. He hides until they pass, then decides to bathe in the nearby stream. Naked, he finds a mossy rock on which to lie while the sun dries and warms him.<br><br>It isn’t long before his instincts tell him he isn’t alone. He discovers a soldier watching him and leaps to his feet, ready to fight. But fighting is the last thing Cyprian, the handsome Roman soldier, has on his mind.<br><br>Over time the men become lovers, finding happiness in a world gone mad. They agree to meet regularly and for a time, they do. Until one day Brennus is captured by the Romans.<br><br>Where is Cyprian? Didn’t he see his handsome soldier as he was being led into the encampment? Or will he ultimately be betrayed?

A collection of Short Stories about the Pagan Gods from the Fantasy Roleplay Server Shinseina World. Told from different points of view per chapter, with no specific order. All information is canon.

Amata Chakila Arora, a girl who has a perfect life, a harmonious family, strong friends, and has hidden strengths that not many people have. His life seems so perfect, just a little scratched, his family and friends are so worried about him. However, what about when he met Nathael Anggara Sagara, the man who attracted him, the man who distracted him when he first met the man at the bus stop, but had already arranged an arranged marriage with another woman who met him. How about her feelings? Accept or rebel, or will Chakila do whatever it takes to get the man of her dreams? Will her happiness ever end too?

Love between a young man and a young woman in stages of life that passes through sadness, romance, and interesting events

Martha, Martha is a deeply sensual, darkly poetic journey of a woman stripped of self and reborn in absolute submission. After awakening in a void with no memory or escape, 27-year-old Martha descends into a strange new world-a Castle ruled by a masked, formless Master whose Will is law. Subjected to trials of pain, denial, servitude, and desire, Martha is reshaped by five enigmatic Maids, each teaching her obedience, pleasure, loyalty, and control. Through erotic rituals and spiritual unmaking, she becomes Myrrha-no longer a woman of the past, but a vessel of reverence and sacred lust, living only to serve and be shaped by the Master's hand. Martha, Martha is not about loss. It's about becoming. All Rights Reserved.