Ancient Romance

Throughout the Myriad worlds, I alone shall stand at the top. Gods and demons shall all heed my summon. Aldrin Draca, the eldest son of the ancient dragon clan’s head, was born without a Zen core, making him incapable of learning the martial and esoteric arts vital to his society. When his younger brother tries to assassinate him, Aldrin unexpectedly unlocks his clan’s bloodline powers and awakens a mysterious spirit system, setting him on a path of growth, conflict, and discovery. With powers that attract enemies from both his own family and beyond, Aldrin escapes into other worlds, where he must learn new abilities, forge alliances, and ultimately return to prevent the destruction of his home.

I've never wanted this life for myself—this life filled with perils and evil. It's like a dream I can never escape from—a dream which I'm forever stuck in. Heh, no one ever wanted this life or ever wished for it. You'd be either insane or extremely evil to wish for this kind of life—the life where you don't have a choice over anything—the life where you're bound by your deepest desires. I never wanted to enter into the supernatural world. I never wanted to come across the Crimsones[1], Lycanthropes[2], demons and the rest. I never wanted to be involved in anything pertaining to the dark and supernatural world. I had always yearned for freedom and not servitude. But of course I was wrong all along. I had been delusional, thinking I'd be able to escape it all—to escape from fate. I never knew I would be pulled into this mess, becoming one of those dark creatures which roam about in the ungodly night. I never wanted to be a merciless predator who was also a prey to another predator (what a food chain!). But all is good. No matter what I shall not alli myself to degenerate into a heartless monster who only knew how to tear flesh, spill blood and break bones. I cannot allow my desires to pull me down. I cannot be corrupted by the abyss! My name is Daniel Stark and what I'm about to tell you is a real life horror. I don't know what you call horror or romance or fa Intasy but this story I'm about to tell you, you need to listen attentively and not miss a bit of information. This is my story—one beginning with pain.

"Who am I?" Waking up in an unfamiliar room with no past memories, an unfamiliar man greets him, claiming to be his new guardian, Ifeus Lero, who then tells him... "Your name is...Topaz Oriole." A world of Magic and Monsters, where those who wield Magic are known as Mages. Every Mage, without exception, falls under one of eleven Classes, each with their own unique forms of Magic; Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, Dark, Space, Physical, Support, Tamer and Sneak. As for Topaz, his amnesia isn't his only concern. His Class isn't one of the eleven established Classes, something that's completely unheard of. The Wrath Class, a mysterious Class absent in the history books. Advised to keep his abilities hidden for the time being, Topaz avoids using his Magic in front of others. However, Ifeus's secrecy soon becomes a growing point of frustration for Topaz...it's clear that Ifeus knows about his past, but refuses to tell him anything about it, along with hiding the real reason why it's imperative for Topaz to keep his Class hidden. Even as Topaz settles into his life post-amnesia, forming friendships, rivalries and romance, the dark shadow cast by the mysteries of his forgotten past continue to haunt him. With flashes of fragmented memories, and some common sense, Topaz comes to the conclusion that, whatever he went through pre-amnesia, was likely far from pleasant. And unfortunately for him, the dark, broken past he has no memory of isn't the only issue to contend with. An organization bent on world domination makes its presence known, and operating in the shadows, is a dangerous cult determined to resurrect a powerful, malicious entity who nearly destroyed the world centuries ago and was sealed away. And at the center of it all...is the Fractured Mage, Topaz Oriole.

In a magical world where heroes wield legendary swords and devastating spells, one boy awakens his destiny… with a half-burnt stick he dug out of a compost heap. Bullied, underestimated, and often mistaken for actual trash, Quincy Dungsworth never spoke a word—until a mysterious accident unlocks a bizarre power inside him. The source? A strange wooden staff marked with an ancient sun sigil, capable of channeling magic in ways no one understands (including him). Now, armed with questionable martial skills, unpredictable magic, and a face that screams “I’m not supposed to be here,” Quincy must rise from zero to hero—facing monsters, rival cultivators, and the occasional murderous chicken—while trying not to set himself on fire.

Warrick Rauveron is always seen as a useless young master, causing disgrace to his family. Not only his in-laws but also others hold him in contempt. Little do they know that his apparent weakness and foolishness are merely an act, serving a specific purpose. [System host has been found...] [Requirement: Maintain a weak image for 10 years (completed).] [Congratulations! The Gods' Blessing System has been activated!] [Goddess of Fortune invests 'One Unlimited Black Card.'] [The God of Time and Future blesses you with the ability to 'Foresee Potential Investments.'] [The Goddess of Medicine grants you 'A Pill That Can Cure All Illnesses.'] [The Guarantors of Torture and Vengeance provide you with the 'Ancient Books of Magical Martial Arts.']

A dying man. A forgotten god. A world on the brink. When Ethan Sylvester’s final breath faded in a dungeon, his soul was claimed by the will of an ancient immortal—the last God of Space and Time. With the immortal’s broken system and fragments of divine power, Ethan inherits techniques capable of splitting stars and shattering worlds. But power always comes with a price. And the gods who once destroyed civilizations… are watching. His enemies think he’s still weak. They’re about to learn A god never dies. This novel “Monarch of Space and Time” is written by me, NIGHTENGALE3. I am also the same author uploading it on RoyalRoad.com (Profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/837538/fictions) for wider audience reach.

Felix Kane, a cynical history teacher, dies in a strange library fire at his school. Instead of heaven, he is resurrected in a strange new world where words build worlds and warriors wield holy texts as weapons. Bullied for being weak, Felix discovers that he is gifted with the Codex System—a living book where he can record, delete, and rewrite facts. Recipes forgotten bring back dead herbs. Lost legends summon ancient beasts. Deleted lies destroy kingdoms. But the stronger Felix gets, he discovers that there is a more sinister revelation: his death on Earth was not an accident. Greater beings have been editing the histories of all worlds. And only him—the Codex Wielder—to pen the final page.

He was called Weaveless, the boy without magic… Kael Merren is a walking mistake at Ardentum Academy: a scholarship fluke with no relic, no lineage, and no spark. Bullied and mocked by nobles, he’s the powerless orphan no one expects to last—until a cruel prank leads him to the Forbidden Ruins, where an ancient relic binds to him and awakens a magic not granted by birth, but earned. As a forgotten prophecy stirs and a rising cult seeks to free the Hollow King, a dark sorcerer sealed centuries ago, Kael becomes their target. Feared by those who once scorned him, he must embrace the power he was never meant to have and become what the realm never expected: a warrior forged by will, not blood. Magic didn’t choose him. He claimed it, and with it, he’ll challenge everything.

Stollen and Lyra were never meant to survive. After their ship is destroyed in deep space, the two astronauts crash onto a mysterious world called Hearth — a planet that is not what it seems. The inhabitants are tiny, the land is wrong, the sky is artificial, and giants like them have arrived here before… only to vanish without a trace. As they struggle to rebuild a ship and escape, they uncover a civilization divided by fear, faith, and hidden power. Seven continents. Seven elders. Ancient lies. Vanishing giants. And a secret buried deep inside the very structure of the world. Trapped between hostile empires, false gods, and a planet that behaves like a machine, Stollen and Lyra must choose: escape Hearth — or uncover the truth behind it. Because this world is not a planet. It is a system. And someone is controlling it.

Eidolon City was just another sprawling metropolis—until the shadows began to move. Azrael thought he was an ordinary man, haunted only by restless dreams. But when a demon tears open the night and nearly kills him, something ancient inside awakens. Black wings ignite with fire. Forgotten memories surge back. He is no man at all, but a fallen Seraph cast down from the Otherworld. Now, caught between the ruthless demons of the Underworld and the goddess who rules the Otherworld with silken chains, Azrael must uncover the truth of his exile—and why the war has spilled into Earth. Allies are scarce, enemies are everywhere, and the city itself trembles as battle lines are drawn. The embers of a forgotten war are sparking back to life. And Azrael stands at the center—Forsaken, burning, and unwilling to fall again.