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Fantasy

Fantasy fiction is a genre that involves magic and supernatural elements. The background is set in a fictional universe or unpredictable world and characters use magic to fight against powerful supernaturel enemies such as dragon. Compared with Eastern Fantasy, Fantasy refers to Western fantasy and is inspired by mythology and folklore. Fantasy is also distinguished from science fiction and horror though there is an overlap between the three.

The Bastard’s Inferno

In the fractured kingdom of Veridion, where thrones are built on lies and loyalty is measured in blood, Kael Varynth—the unacknowledged bastard son of a crumbling noble house—carves his path through a world of smoke and shadow. Denied his birthright and raised in the gutters of Eldervale, Kael masters the art of survival: seduction, subterfuge, and the cold calculus of power. But when his legitimate half-brother dies under mysterious circumstances, Kael seizes the chaos to claw his way into the viper’s nest of Veridion’s aristocracy. The Hollow King rots on his obsidian throne, and three factions vie to control the dying realm: The Dawn Pact, zealots who preach purity while hoarding secrets. The Shadow Magnates, merchant lords who trade gold for souls. The Bloodsworn, fanatics resurrecting an ancient prophecy of “purifying flame.” Kael plays all sides, exploiting their greed and dogma. He manipulates his drunken father, Lord Cedran, into becoming a pawn; seduces Mira, a razor-tongued tavern wench with ties to rival House Kaelthar; and bargains with Seraphine, a Dawn Pact operative whose faith masks a thirst for vengeance. But his greatest weapon is his mind—a talent for turning enemies against one another, leaving them to bleed out while he claims their spoils. When Kael uncovers a plot to control the Iron Pass, the kingdom’s lifeline of trade and secrets, he ignites a proxy war between the Bloodsworn and House Kaelthar. Yet shadows from his past resurface: a hooded woman with a dagger’s smile, a childhood scar that burns in the presence of flame, and whispers that the Bloodsworn’s new prophet knows his true name. As alliances fracture and cities burn, Kael must decide whether to crown himself king of the ashes or be consumed by the inferno he’s unleashed. But in Veridion, trust is a currency no one can afford—not even the Bastard of Varynth. Themes: Ambition vs. Identity, The Corruption of Power, The Cost of Survival Tone: Gritty, suspenseful, morally gray, with visceral political machinations and simmering tension. Series Arc: A sprawling saga of betrayal, war, and twisted desire, where every victory demands a sacrifice, and the line between hero and villain is written in ash. Let me know if you’d like to adjust the tone, focus, or key plot points!

NomadicNarrator · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
5 Chs

THE GOLDEN RULER

Nyxius, a brilliant young scholar with an unparalleled ability to decipher the ancient Pentarchivum, dreams of becoming the greatest archaeologist the world has ever known. But his thirst for knowledge soon becomes entwined with a darker ambition as he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of forgotten civilizations. The more he unravels, the more enemies rise from the shadows—ruthless forces determined to halt his quest for truths that could topple kingdoms. As his travels take him deeper into the heart of a mysterious and volatile world, Nyxius discovers an even more personal mission: to find his long-lost twin sister, stolen away in the chaos of his childhood. The only way to locate her is through the throne of the kingdom, currently held by a cold and unyielding queen. Driven by desperation and a hunger for power, Nyxius sets his sights on the crown, planning to overthrow the queen and seize control of the kingdom's vast resources in order to search for his sister. But what begins as a pursuit for family quickly spirals into a dangerous game of politics, betrayal, and ancient magic. As Nyxius moves closer to the throne, he finds that there are deeper, more sinister forces at play—forces tied to the very secrets he seeks to uncover. The ancient Pentarchivum holds more than just knowledge; it harbors powers that could destroy everything Nyxius holds dear, including the very kingdom he hopes to rule. With enemies closing in on all sides and secrets from the past threatening to unravel the present, Nyxius must decide how far he’s willing to go to claim his birthright. But in a world where power and knowledge are intertwined, the line between ruler and tyrant may be far thinner than he ever imagined. Will Nyxius rise to the throne, or will the weight of his ambitions bring everything crashing down around him? ---

UmiTheBlackOcean · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
6 Chs