All Chapters of The unknown: orb world : Chapter 11
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chapter 11: the chase and the gathering
"Ohhh… it seems my little lamb has begun to wander."A slow grin spreads across her shadowed face as her voice slithers into the ears of the others."You will be surprised, my friends… by just how deliciously entertaining a lamb's fate can be."Here's how I'd structure and word that so it keeps your dark, cinematic flow intact while also setting up tension for the coming meeting:---Scene — BjornThe forest hums with faint insect chatter as Bjorn stumbles through undergrowth, every step heavier than the last.His hand brushes against a root, then a branch, then suddenly—the sound of running water.His eyes widen.He follows the sound in a half-run, branches scratching his arms until he bursts through the brush.A stream glistens in the dappled light.Without hesitation, Bjorn drops to his knees, plunges his hands into the cold current, and drinks deeply. The water runs down his chin as he gulps, then he splashes his face over and over."Water…" he breathes, almost laughing between g
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chapter 12: the man whom cannot be commanded
The dim light flickered as Lucien's gaze swept over the gathered leaders, his eyes locking onto the Wrath leader with a slow, sardonic smile.Lucien (calm, sharp, with icy disdain):"Why has none of you asked about the Envy?"(He emphasized the words, almost mocking, his eyes narrowing as if daring the Wrath leader to respond.)The Wrath leader's face twitched — a brief flash of irritation flickered—but this time he swallowed the rising fury. He remained silent, lips pressed tight.Around the table, the other leaders exchanged glances — confusion, surprise, and sudden realization etched across their features.The Sloth leader's heavy lids lifted slightly, a faint murmur escaping. The Lust leader's smile faded, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. The Greed leader's fingers drummed impatiently on the table, while Gluttony simply chewed away on something mysterious and unidentifiable, seemingly indifferent to the tension but clearly listening.Last Updated : 2025-12-22Read more
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chapter 13: veil of betrayal
The air hung heavy with incense and whispered schemes. Around the blackwood table, the witches gathered, their eyes fixed not on each other, but on the glowing orb suspended in the center of the room.Inside its swirling depths, shadows shifted—fragments of chaos, betrayal, and rising sin playing out like a dark theater. The factions' dramas unfolded within, raw and violent, pulling tight the threads of fate.The witches debated fiercely, each certain their champion would emerge victorious. Wrath's fury, Pride's dominion, Gluttony's insatiable hunger—all boasted, claimed, argued.At the far end, the main witch sat still, her fingers tracing restless patterns on the armrest. Her eyes narrowed ever so slightly—an almost imperceptible twitch betraying her calm.Only two witches remained quiet—the main witch, and the one who had bet on Envy.The Envy witch's gaze was sharp, unblinking, her lips curving into a faint, knowing smile. When she sp
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chapter 14: the spark and the snare
The flicker of green firelight danced across the Envy leader's pale features. She sat cross-legged on a low, twisted throne of roots, her subordinates kneeling in a half-circle before her. The air was silent but tense — every breath held, every rustle of cloth deliberate. They were waiting for her words.Her gaze, however, was far away.In her mind's eye, she saw him — that boy from earlier. The lone one. Moving through the warped landscape with a steady, unhurried stride, eyes sharp, posture ready to strike. A wolf without a pack… yet somehow more dangerous because of it.Her lips curved faintly.(So… that's Wrath's little stray?)She imagined him among a crowd — and saw the crowd fall. She imagined him fighting — and saw the aftermath dripping in red. He wasn't just strong… he was dangerous."…Hmm…" A soft hum slipped past her lips.Several heads tilted. No one dared speak."…Nice idea…" she whispered, as if t
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chapter 15: the feast break loose
Mud churns underfoot. The clash of steel, wood, and flesh is constant — no rhythm, no alliances, just chaos.Envy slashes low, spinning past Greed's backswing. Greed recovers, shoulders rolling, wooden bat cutting through the air in a vicious arc that splinters a chunk of tree trunk. Lust's twin hammers whistle overhead, forcing Sloth into a lazy sidestep — his counter a half-hearted palm strike that barely nudges her back.Beyond them, Wrath and Lucien are locked in a brutal dance — Rama's precision meeting rage like a dam holding back a flood. Bjorn circles, fists tightening, eyes cutting between openings.And in the mud, half-forgotten at the edge of the melee, Gluttony lies motionless.---A twitch.A low, guttural sound rattles from his throat. His massive frame jolts once, twice, then his eyes snap open — wide, glassy, and burning with hunger.His head lifts slowly, like a predator surfacing from water. He pus
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chapter 16: an empty belly, an uncertain beat
The clearing was steeped in silence.Seven leaders stood under the cold canopy, the air thick with unspoken grudges. The faint rustle of leaves was the only sound after Bjorn's departure.Lucien's eyes swept the group, his posture straight, chin slightly lifted.Finally, his gaze locked on the Envy leader.Lucien (prideful, his words like polished steel):"You orchestrated the coup d'état in my faction… didn't you?"His voice carried no tremor of doubt — only the satisfaction of a man stating fact, not asking a question.The others turned toward Envy almost in unison.Some watched with sharp anticipation, as if waiting for a fight to spark.Others leaned back, silent, measuring her every move.The Envy leader tilted her head, a slow smile curling on her lips — not of apology, but amusement.Envy (low, velvety, calculated):"If I did, it means you were… vulnerable enough to allow it.But I'll leave them
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chapter 17: names in the fog
The sun had long since risen, but the light in the forest was dim — filtered through a sky so heavy with grey clouds it looked ready to split open. The air was cold, still, and almost damp enough to drink.Somewhere far off, a crow called once. Then nothing.Bjorn's body still bore the ache of recent fights — bruises deep in his muscles, cuts along his arms — but it was the silence, as he stared straight at Aira, that weighed on him more than the pain. She was still there, seated in the patch of shade, letting his head rest on her lap like it was the most natural thing in the world.Her voice was low, measured."Don't move. Your wounds will open again."He stiffened, pulling away on instinct. Of course she'd say that like she knows what's best for me. She let him, no protest, no attempt to stop him. But her eyes followed him with quiet amusement, as though she'd already predicted the reaction. Tch. Figures.---They sat
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chapter 18: scar's laid bare
Bjorn still watched Aira with the same wary glance he'd given her since waking — a habit carved from instinct more than choice. But now, when his eyes lingered too long, he no longer told himself it was only suspicion.Aira knelt by a small fire pit she'd scraped together from stones and damp earth. Smoke curled weakly from the twigs, carrying the faint smell of pine and ash. Her hair, loose from its tie, framed her face in uneven strands that caught the pale morning light. She tucked one behind her ear as she worked, lips pursed in focus, brows knit with the same patience she had when re-wrapping his wounds.Bjorn leaned back against a log, arms crossed, watching her. He hated how quiet it felt without her filling the space — hated more that he caught himself listening for her voice. His body ached less today, though the bruises tugged at his movements. He flexed his hands, staring at the scars lining his knuckles.Don't get comfortable. She'll betray. Th
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chapter 19: chains of temptations
The sun was sinking behind the trees, its last rays bleeding through the forest canopy. Shadows stretched long and heavy, and the damp evening air carried the smell of earth and wet bark.Bjorn sat against a trunk, arms crossed, his body still aching from the last fight. Across from him, Aira was crouched over a small patch of ground, fiddling with her pack.For a while, they just sat in silence, the kind that wasn't uncomfortable but carried weight — like both were listening to each other breathe.Finally, Aira broke it.Aira (softly, but trying to sound casual):"It'll be dark soon. We should stop here. I… still have a tent from my old camp."Bjorn's eyes flicked to her.Bjorn:"You carry that around?"She gave a half-smile, faint but real.Aira:"Sloth group was lazy, but not stupid. Some of us kept supplies hidden… I thought I'd need it."The forest dimmed another shade. Bjorn exhaled slowly through hi
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chapter 20: voice against sins
The forest was frozen.The hammer that had been poised above Aira’s neck now hovered midair, suspended by the sheer audacity of that lazy, drawling voice.All eyes lifted.And there he was—sprawled across the branch like a man without a care in the world, one hand pillowing his head, the other idly plucking a leaf from the tree.The Sloth Leader.Gasps rippled through the camp. His very presence was an insult—calm, careless, as though he’d been watching the entire spectacle without once considering it worth interfering in.Lust’s lips twisted into a snarl.Lust Leader: “You… You're not trying to get in my way like last time, are you?”Sloth yawned, not even looking directly at her.Sloth Leader: “Sighs? That sounds like effort. I climbed. Took a nap. Woke up to you screeching.”A ripple of laughter burst from Lust’s subordinates, though her withering glare cut it short.Meanwhile—hidden just out
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