Red Lotus: The Tale of an Outsider

Hi everyone! I'm the author of this work. Here are a few warnings and points to note for any lurkers who might be looking to give this book a shot. (i) This book contains profanity, gore, and sometimes tragedy. Discretion is strongly advised. (ii) The story typically mimics battle shonen but occasionally explores some sensitive or controversial themes, including bullying, substance abuse, domestic violence, oppression, suicide, murder, genocide, and maybe some more others along the line. As the author, I DO NOT glorify any of these. But I understand that we all have different interpretations of these themes, so if you find my representation triggering or offensive, feel free to leave a comment. I could consider reviewing, and even if I don't, it could serve as a warning for someone else. (iii) This story presents an elaborate urban fantasy world with a complex power system that slowly expands as the story progresses to avoid information overload, which could be annoying at the start of a novel. The main, long-term plot is about the long-running conflict between two opposing forces (Dells and Deathbringers), underscoring the roles each important character plays in these conflicts. At first, Keres, the main protagonist, is shrouded in mystery as he navigates an environment he abhors with no memories of his past but the answers to every mystery slowly reveal themselves as he embarks on his journey of self-discovery and atonement. (iv) The political and religious depictions are entirely fictional and do not represent my views on similar real-world entities. (v) Characters are intentionally written to be imperfect; I strongly advise against using them as real-life moral compasses. (vi) The depictions of people with trauma and mental health complications DO NOT exist to condemn those suffering from these issues. Please, if you're an expert or you suffer from any similar conditions, or know someone who does, and you find my representation harmful, kindly contact me about it. Thanks for your time. I hope you have an enjoyable experience!