Dark Illusion
Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"
Half-Dead
The trench was a dark pit, a shallow grave where hope and sanity went to rot. I crouched low, my sword heavy. Rivian was laughing like usual, always a positive soul.
I wiped the brains of the [Hilam] from my blade.
"Jekov, when we leave here I'll buy you a visit every day!" like always he promised me a year's supply of cake.
Rivian Rand, my only friend in the war and my casketmate. He held a rope connected to my bomb and I held one connected to his. In case one of us got compromised by the [Hilam] the other would pull it, giving purpose to their death.
"What did you dream about this time, Jekov? Damian Black? Jack Jones?" he asked.
"John Gray. A new one, I was happy, free, and filled with the bright dream!" I answered.
"The bright dream, did you see it?! Hope-" I held his mouth.
The word [hope] was banned, it caused the body to form hopeful thoughts and drew the [Halim] over to feast.
"I'm sorry, Jekov, I forgot for a moment-"