Novels by bilalisak

The hall was quiet again. Dust floated through the air where Duke had stood moments ago. The floor was cracked from the force of his blow. Everyone still stared at Thomas as if he had turned into something else entirely.Thomas looked down at his hands, still trembling. The blue glow was gone, but he could almost feel it under his skin, like something alive was still there, waiting.Jerry touched his shoulder gently. “Thomas… you scared me, man. What was that light? What did you do?”Thomas opened his mouth but no words came out. He didn’t know. He just remembered the screen, the words from the system, and how the blade had formed like it had always belonged to him.“I don’t know,” he said finally, his voice low. “It just… happened.”Master Iverson stood by the door, his eyes unreadable. For a moment, Thomas thought he saw pride — but also worry. Deep worry. “Go home and rest,” Master Iverson said. “Tomorrow night, we talk. Alone.”Thomas nodded. The way his master said alone made his

As Thomas and master Iverson were hesitant, Duke immediately ran and grabbed Jerry, Thomas' friend."Duke stop this madness" Master Iverson said."Should I intervene, master," Mike whispered to Master Iverson."Hold on," Master Iverson said.His fist was clenched tightly and without thinking, Thomas stepped forward with his voice louder and more confident than he felt."Leave him alone!" Thomas shouted as he was racing as he stood between Jerry and them. Duke and his guys stopped for a moment while turning to face him.The Duke snorted while one of the Duke guys tilted its head and made a mocking sneer. The Duke then let out a low rumbling laugh."Look at this little guy, you think you can stop us boy" Saul, one of the duke guys hissed while showing his tongue.Brave but foolish, what do you plan to do? Fight us? With what?" Saul, one of the duke guys said with a low growl.Thomas' mind raced for a second and he began to doubt his abilities.What was he doing? These weren't just any t

Days passed, it's a calm morning in the academy. All students were present in the hall waiting for Master Iverson to address them.Thomas stepped forward and everywhere became silent. "What's he up to" they were murmuring."I, Thomas walker, I challenge you, Duke to a duel" Thomas said after deep thoughts, he knew this was the only way to end it."Are you for real dude?" Duke said, looking surprised about how confident Thomas was."Yes Duke, are you scared," Thomas Walker said, trying to push Duke to accept his request."Are you crazy, Thomas, its suicide," Jerry said in shock."I got this," Thomas said."Alright then, it seems this boy hasn't learned his lessons man," Duke said as he looked over to his gang “The fight will be held by four pm. Both of you should be present at the main hall for the fight," Mike said.It is time for him to face his first true test. Thomas is going to fight Duke who has been humiliating him for years."Master Iverson, are you going to sit back and let th

After a cold shower, Thomas stood in front of the mirror and was stunned. His muscles had grown more. He didn't like a weak boy from yesterday.TASK COMPLETED+5 STRENGTH+5 SPEED+1 TALENT POINT EARNEDNEW ABILITY UNLOCKED: MINOR HEALING.PHYSICAL ENDURANCE INCREASED.FATIGUE RESISTANCE INCREASED."Whoa! I look like a bodybuilder," Thomas muttered, turning sideways in the mirror.He clenched his fists. They felt alive. He had been mocked, humiliated and nearly killed but now, he had a chance."I don't know what this system is or why it chose me but I'm not wasting this... I'll do whatever it asks me to do." He said.He stared at the glowing screen again as it flickered softly, ready for the next command."I'm running late to see master Iverson," Thomas said as he remembered that master Iverson had requested his presence.The path to power had opened and this time, Thomas Walker wouldn't be left behind.Thomas walked slowly through the hallways, he was looking calm but his thoughts we

"But be calm, I am not here to harm you," the monster said calmly."I will let you leave my domain unharmed but on one condition," It said.Duke curiosity made him have an encounter with quantum shadow. "What's it you want?" Duke asked.The quantum shadow went closer to Duke. "There's a boy, a foolish boy who is going to stumble up on a power that should not exist in this world" it said with seriousness."This boy is going to grow and be the most powerful and I don't want that to happen and I'm sure you don't want that to happen" Quantum shadow said with seriousness.Quantum Shadow's eyes were fixated on Duke and its expression was serious. "You must stop this boy before it's too late," it said."The powers he will stumble upon are ancient and powerful and if he is allowed to wield them he will become the most powerful in the world," the creature said."Most powerful? I can't let that happen" Duke said with anger."You must find him beside it, it's too late," the creature said."If yo

"I can't let you burn down this place! You will have to go through me first!" Thomas voiced, clenching his right fist and punched Duke across the face.Thomas pulled his fist backwards once more and attempted to hit Duke, but Saul boy from the defenders of the city grabbed him from behind and held his two arms."You damn human! You dare lay your filthy hands on me! After all what you have done for you guys and this city, you dare challenge me? You are dead meat!" Duke roared as he picked himself off the floor and walked towards Thomas who was held down by Saul."Let me go!" Thomas struggled to break free, but Saul's strength was greater than Thomas's."Saul! Hold him still!" Duke roared, and Saul did as he was told. Duke, then clenched his right fist tightly and flames formed around it before punching Thomas hard on his belly.The punch connected neatly, causing Thomas' jacket to burn slightly and he coughed up blood. The lady amongst the group closed her eyes as she knew what type of

“March 12th. Poisoned the water supply in Sector Nine with diluted Iron Rot. Estimated casualties: 400. Projected profit from painkiller sales: 50,000 gold coins.”Doctor Lin began to cry. The tears fell onto the old pages. "They killed them," Lin sobbed, turning the pages wildly. "They killed my own mother. She died in Sector Nine three years ago. They killed her for gold."Rick walked over. He placed his warm, strong hand on Lin's shaking shoulder. "They will never do it again, Lin," Rick promised softly. "We have the proof. We will take this book to the broadcasting room. We will read every single page to the entire city. The people will know the truth."Rick reached out to take the book. Suddenly, a loud, slow clapping sound echoed from the shadows at the back of the vault. "Very noble, Ghost Doctor," a cruel, scratching voice sneered. "Very dramatic."Rick spun around. He raised his glowing green staff. Isaac drew his silver pistol. The shadows parted. Stepping out from behi

Doctor Lin’s legs began to shake. He was a coward. He hated conflict. If he was caught stealing the Black Ledger, Doctor Thorne would torture him to death. He looked at the dark, rusted floor. He wanted to say no. He wanted to run back to his safe, clean bathroom. But then, he looked at Rick. Rick’s brown eyes were so warm. They were full of absolute trust. Rick had bled for this city. Rick had fought monsters. “To heal is to suffer together,” Lin remembered the new oath spreading through the city. Doctor Lin took a deep breath. He stopped shaking. "I will do it," Doctor Lin said firmly. "I will open the door.""Good," Rick smiled. "Let's go to surgery."The 80th floor of the Grand Hospital was incredibly quiet. The walls were painted a deep, soothing blue. Thick, soft carpets covered the floor so footsteps could not be heard. This was the VIP wing. This was where the richest merchants came for their treatments. Doctor Lin walked down the hallway. His heart was beating so fast h

The ten doctors gasped and took a step back. It was a man wearing a dark gray travel cloak. The bottom of the cloak was torn. He held a smooth wooden staff in his right hand. The tip of the staff glowed with a brilliant, fierce, emerald green light. His face was kind, but his brown eyes were incredibly serious. "I am Rick," the man said softly. "The Ghost Doctor," Doctor Lin whispered in absolute awe. He felt the pure, warm, massive life energy radiating from the man. It felt like standing next to a warm sun. Rick walked closer to the group of frightened doctors. Behind Rick, another figure stepped out of the shadows. When the doctors saw the second man, they almost screamed. It was Auditor Isaac. Isaac wore a dark gray cloak over his ruined, bloody white suit. His silver glasses were cracked. "Auditor Isaac!" Doctor Vance panicked, backing into a rusty pipe. "It is a trap! The Chief Auditor is here! He is going to execute us!"The doctors raised their hands to protect themse

Dr. Lin washed his hands over and over again. His skin was turning red and raw. He looked up into the glass mirror. His dark eyes were filled with heavy, crushing guilt. Yesterday, Doctor Lin had treated an old man from the lower factories. The old man had terrible acid burns on his legs. Doctor Lin wanted to use natural herbs to soothe the burns. He wanted to take the time to clean the wounds properly. But his boss, the cruel Doctor Thorne, had stopped him. "We do not waste time on factory rats, Lin," Doctor Thorne had sneered. "Give him the blue pill. Numb the pain and send him back to work."Doctor Lin was a coward. He was terrified of Doctor Thorne. He was terrified of the Pharmaceutical Guild. So, he obeyed. He forced the old man to swallow the glowing blue pill. Doctor Lin watched the old man’s face turn into a perfect, empty, mindless smile. He watched the old man's soul fade away. "I am a monster," Doctor Lin whispered to his reflection in the mirror. "I am just a butche

The golden beam of light shot straight up into the dark sky. It was a beautiful, blinding, perfect gold. It did not burn like fire. It did not freeze like the dark ice. It felt warm, ancient, and incredibly heavy. Rick stood at the edge of the deep crater. He leaned on his smooth wooden staff. The green light at the tip of his staff glowed softly, mixing with the golden light from the hole in the earth. "What is it, Rick?" Luna asked. She stood close to his side. She held Ash’s small, pale hand. "I don't know," Rick whispered. His brown eyes were wide with wonder and fear. "It feels like a heartbeat. But it is so old. It feels like the very first heartbeat in the world."Down in the crater, the giant, spinning golden gear slowly began to shrink. The massive beam of light faded. The golden gear folded into itself. It got smaller and smaller. It turned into a tiny, solid object. It buried itself deep under the black dirt. The light vanished. The night was dark again. The thousands

Luna ran up the hill. She threw her arm around Rick’s neck, laughing and crying. Ash stood next to them, smiling her tiny, quiet smile. Isaac stood a few feet away. He watched the celebration. He pulled his cracked silver glasses off his face. He dropped them into the dirt and stepped on them. He didn't need them anymore. He saw the world perfectly clearly now. Rick walked over to him. "You just threw away your entire career, Isaac," Rick smiled softly. "You are officially an unemployed man in a dirty suit.""I am," Isaac nodded, looking down at his ruined clothes. "I have no money. I have no tower. I have no official title."Isaac looked up at Rick. The pale gray eyes were warm. "But I have never felt richer," Isaac whispered truthfully. "What will you do now?" Luna asked, stepping up beside Rick. "The city needs a new leader. They need someone to rebuild the hospitals correctly. They will follow you, Isaac."Isaac shook his head. "I am not a leader," Isaac said softly. "I am just