Magic Realism

Tired of ordinary life? Boredom and monotony hang their veil of dullness? One job and no rest? Then you should look at the majestic beauty of virtual reality, walk through the ancient cities and see unimaginable magic spells. There are many things in that reality, but not only all the charms of our world were transferred there. The other world also has many sides and not all of them are so pleasant for contemplation.

In the darkest corners of Marseille, where hope sinks faster than a rusted anchor, an overdose should have been the end for Jean Valéry. But for this broken Navy veteran, death was only a doorway. He awoke with another soul burning within him—that of the Black Sea Alchemist, the failed guardian of Atlantis, whispering of ancient magic and the vengeance of the deep. Every corner of the Old Port is now his laboratory, every drop of polluted saltwater an ingredient for deadly potions and poisons. Fractured memories guide him, while a raw and dangerous alchemical power demands release. But Marseille is not only a haven for crime bosses. Deep within its murky waters, an ancient power has awakened, demanding accountability for the failures of his past reincarnations. To save the city, he must first seize it from the grip of the underworld. To atone for the sins of the past, he must become a monster in the present. This is not a story about the rise of a hero. This is a story of transmutation—how a broken man is melted down in the crucible of magic, malice, and destiny. The question isn't whether he will survive, but what he will become afterward: an unbeatable crime king, or a protector damned by the sea?

Summary Stilled at birth and reduced to a "Level 0" cripple, Prince Rhaegar must seek out five different magic users from five warring kingdoms to break his seal. But as the "Game of Blood" turns deadly and a Void from beyond the borders begins to swallow the world, the Stilled Prince must decide; will he save the Kings who broke him, or let the world turn to ash?

Arcana High is known as the greatest magic academy in the Bluestar World. It is prestigious, disciplined, and supposedly safe. But when a group of ordinary teens accidentally breaks into the academy’s restricted library, they uncover something no student was ever meant to see: A living, ancient map that chooses them as its “Special Players.” From that moment on, their lives changed into a strange, game-like reality where hidden, forbidden regions appeared all around the Bluestar World. Monsters, Mutated Beasts, Zombies, and unknown monstrosities roam the world. Every basic spell evolves like a skill tree. And the map keeps issuing quests with one warning: “Level up… or die.” Forced to team up despite their clashing personalities, the teens must explore the world's hidden regions, unlock ancient magic, and complete trials that push them far beyond their limits. But the deeper they go, the more they realize: The map is just a trial ground for divine beings called the Naphil. Entities powerful enough to rewrite the structure of the Bluestar World. And now, they want to filter out the strong players from the weak. If humans can't level up fast enough, Arcana High won’t be the only thing that falls…The entire realm will.

Charlie was transmigrated into the world of totems and magic after an accident at an archaeology site which led to him falling off a cliff. Charlie inherited all the memories, sorrows and... cough- pains of the ten year old kid who's body he was transmigrated to. with the aid of the mini golden tree in his mind, Charlie fought with monsters, alien gods, and traitors of the totem tribe to earn the title of "flame warrior"

Lex, a mundane office drone, met an untimely end at the hands of a trigger-happy robber. But death wasn't the end. He awakens reincarnated as a lowly palace servant in the city of Greyl. Lex has only one goal: survive in a world of magic, monsters, and deadly political twists. The problem? He's non-essential. No destiny. No skills. Just a faceless cog in a story that doesn't care if he lives-or dies.

Bullied, forgotten, and unlucky. That is the fate of Nao, a high school junior at the end of his rope. Destined to fade into the background as an average joe. Is this really what life is all about? Is this all there is? Maybe, but who has time to brood when you have a book store to explore. It's here where fate will bend the knee to a new master, the magic game system. How this will affect Nao and the world? Only time will tell.

Lucas Larsen, a 17 year old boy who is the son of a Duke in the Kingdom of Norway of the region of Scandinavia. He is in actuality a 20 year old transmigrator who was reborn into the body of a 4 year old boy. He has trained since his transmigration and seeks to rise in the ranks among his people. During his journey, he will gather allies make enemies and save lives and conquer the kingdom. He will go on to become one of the strongest warriors in the Kingdom and rise to the rank of king. He will face beasts of myth and many more and gain power and recognition and would go on to become the greatest warrior kings in the world. (Attention: The cover image is not mine and belongs to its rightful owner.)

Xenon had all sort of humiliation working as a cleaner and an apprentice in the Prestigious Royal Volt Restaurant in Venice, he was betrayed by his fiancée by getting married to his boss and bullied by his colleagues and teachers at work just to learn the skills of being a chef. However before his grandmother died, she told him his true identity as the son of the great spice grandmaster and spill his blood on the Sacred ring she had kept for ages. He felt different and really powerful, he was now an Unbeatable Chef and his enemies would bow at him.

A young boy named Robin Molth is normally living his life in the poorest places of Piterbern City when one day, he accidentally sets foot on a big, dirty drainage hole. There is nothing but garbage when out of nowhere, he hears small voices around. He walks farther into the darkness and surprisingly comes across an old trainwreck. Young Robin, who has never ridden a train before, is evidently mesmerized. But by the moment he gets on the train, the place suddenly lights up and a rumbling under the ground is heard. The train sets off on a new voyage, transporting the young boy to somewhere he can only imagine in his dreams before. What do you think will the otherworld bring him? A TRAIN TO KOKOSHI novel by Giona Lebraco Genre: Fantasy, Adventure