The Shadow Thief
In the city of Gravif, Axel, a notorious thief, 'stumbles' upon a powerful artifact. Upon unlocking its abilities, the artifact corrupts his mana, causing it to plummet to -1. With this strange glitch, Axel becomes an unstoppable force. However, Axel, preferring to operate under the radar, opts to conceal his new abilities, not one for unwanted attention. Yet, luck proves to be against him as the city of Gravif and its lurking demons have alternative plans. --- I'll keep writing 'The Blood Magic User' and release one new chapter every day. This is another project I'm working on, experimenting with the system tag and adding my own spin. Thank you for reading!
GOTTA GO NOW
In a serene valley, the village sprawled out, embraced by rolling, green hills. Cobbled streets wound between clusters of charming, thatched-roof cottages, their walls a blend of weathered stone and faded yellow. The air carried the earthy aroma of hay and woodsmoke, mixing with a touch of wild herbs.
A small brook meandered through the heart of the village, its crystal waters catching the moonlight like scattered diamonds. The bridge that arched over it was a simple structure of worn timber, with an ivy-covered railing.
As twilight fell, the village glowed warmly with the light of oil lamps, their flickering flames casting long, dancing shadows across the cobblestones.
"That's the place," Haruko said, her eyes scanning the darkened village. "The pregnant woman was brought back to her father."
"Where do we start looking? People are home, no one's outside," I said, pulling my neck gaiter up.