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In a world ruled by the iron grip of the Magus Council, elemental magic is wielded by a select few who impose their will on the powerless masses. But when Kael, an ordinary villager, stumbles upon a fallen meteorite, their life takes an extraordinary turn. Imbued with the ancient power of the Aether, Kael discovers that they can wield the cosmic magic that gave birth to all other forms of elemental sorcery. Secrets abound as Kael is guided to the hidden Cosmic Academy, a sanctuary for those who seek to master Aetheric powers and resist the tyranny of the magus council. Here, Kael begins a journey of self-discovery, mastering the cosmic forces that flow through them and forging unbreakable bonds with fellow students. As Kael and their newfound friends unravel the mysteries of the Aether, they embark on a daring quest to uncover long-lost artifacts, relics that could amplify their powers and turn the tide against the oppressive magus council. But with every step they take, they draw the attention of the council's sinister forces, who will stop at nothing to snuff out the spark of rebellion. In this epic tale of magic, friendship, and defiance, Kael must navigate a world of hidden truths and dangerous secrets, where the line between ally and enemy is blurred. Will they rise to become the hero the world needs, or will the weight of their destiny crush them under its immense power? "Aetherbound: The Chronicles of the Cosmic Magi" is a breathtaking journey into a world of magic and wonder, where one person's destiny can change the fate of an entire realm.

In the year 20XX, the First Magical Academy crash landed into [REDACTED], Japan, gifting the world with knowledge of magic. However, upon receiving this blessing, humanity quickly fell into a third world war, a brutal conflict that would decide who would control this new, poorly understood weapon. In the end, the denizens of the First Magical Academy destroyed it from the inside out, stopping the war. Eventually, what little humans knew about magic became common knowledge. Unprecedentedly, the remnants of the original Magical Academy have resurfaced. The perceived atrocities committed by a specific group humans in their quest for knowledge too much to simply abide by. Their reappearance has thoroughly shocked the globe, and perhaps even surprised the remnants themselves. In theory, this suggests the presence of a Neo Magical Academy. The whereabouts, goings on, and internal world of the Neo Magical Academy are known only to the people within it. But it is only a matter of time before such a fragile mystery is broken…

Hailey finds her world being disrupted as she dreams every night about a strange city where everything is different. After visiting a fortune teller, Hailey discovers she is the reincarnation of a knight princess who fought hard to defend a lost city. When the nightmares become stronger, Hailey decides to go in search of the truth and realizes she hasn't been alone....

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A total tech nerd reincarnates into the body of a dwarf living in the equivalent of the dark ages. He's been granted some extra power in his rebirth, but will that be enough to fight back against cultural norms, dwarven tradition, and the gods themselves to get back to his beloved gadgets?

Zion Reed, a well-known man for his ruthlessness in line of both business and life, was summoned to the medieval time, where he has to partake in a war in order to go back to his world. A man who only knows how to handle business pressure and fights using money has to fight using sword and magic. "Oh, crap,"

The imprisonment of Morpheus, also known as The King of Dreams, who is captured by an occult ritual and held captive for decades. Finally breaking free, Morpheus returns to his realm, the Dreaming, only to find it in disarray and his powers diminished. As Morpheus embarks on a quest to restore his kingdom, he encounters a diverse array of characters, both mythical and mundane. He interacts with other members of the Endless, a group of powerful entities that personify aspects of existence, such as Death, Desire, and Destiny. Throughout his journey, Morpheus faces various challenges, battles ancient foes, and navigates the intricate web of dreams and reality. He explores different realms, including those inhabited by gods, demons, and fantastical creatures, all while grappling with his own identity and purpose. It explores profound themes such as the nature of dreams, the power of storytelling, the human capacity for both creation and destruction, and the complexities of the human psyche. Morpheus encounters mortals whose lives are intricately connected to the realm of dreams, and their interactions shed light on the profound impact dreams have on individuals and the collective consciousness. Morpheus undergoes personal transformations, grows in wisdom, and confronts his own vulnerabilities. It delves into the cyclical nature of existence and the inevitable cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Morpheus faces a momentous decision that will shape the fate of the Dreaming and its inhabitants. He must confront his past actions and make sacrifices that will forever alter the course of his realm and his own existence.

an incarnation of pure energy that pervades a tiny baby, and since then the baby has gained unexpected power. However, what is surprising is that his existence has become the target of natural disaster carriers.

Twin mages, separated by their mother at birth to prevent them from fulfilling their father's evil prophecy, must reunite now that they're adults. Together they must discover their abilities and find a way to fight their father's evil instead of helping him.

A story about a world where the ability to wield magic is suddenly literally granted down to the world from the sky, granted down from an unknown place beyond the sky with a single statement left reverberating in the minds of those who received the blessings, "There's a reason for such power to be handed down..." Basically something like a slice of life novel with elements of magic intertwined with it. Depicts the story of the growth of a young boy and his few friends from the final year of high school.