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Eclipsed Justice

In a world shattered by an unexplainable cosmic event known only as The Great Awakening, life itself changed forever. Humanity was no longer the sole bearer of consciousness—beasts, plants, and even the land itself began to evolve. In this new age, desire was no longer hidden; it was magnified, raw, and often deadly. Societal norms crumbled, and power became the only law. Thus began the Era of Awakeners—or as history remembers it, the Era of Chaos. Those who could wield the newfound power became either saviors or tyrants. Two opposing forces arose from the chaos: the Luminaries, guardians of light who sought order and justice, and the followers of darkness, who reveled in might and domination. Demon Beasts surged across the land, controlled by dark hands, while noble Spiritual Beasts allied with the light, bound to awakened warriors through sacred pacts. But the war for balance wasn't fought just with claws or spells—it was a battle of ideology. At the height of the conflict, two legends emerged: Solaris Auroran, champion of light, and The Eclipsed One, master of darkness. Their final battle reshaped the world, ending with both their deaths and the birth of two great faiths: the Church of Light and the Dark Covenant. Now, in a fragile era of uneasy peace, the world stands at a crossroads. The scars of the past have not healed. Corruption festers within even the holiest sanctuaries. Shadows gather in secret, and whispers of a second Awakening loom on the horizon. This is not a story of good versus evil—it is a story of power, consequence, and the primal desires that shape all life. In a world where beasts can think and gods can die, who will shape the future: the noble, the corrupt… or something entirely new?
Alpha_orionis · 5.2k Views

RE: Lord of the Untamable

"I'll bite you. Right here," he pointed to his own arm, then his leg, then his neck, his smile widening. "I'll bite and bite and bite until I feel the blood run down my teeth. Until you scream just like him." He took a step forward, his eyes never leaving theirs. "Want to see how much you can bleed before you pass out?" - A 7 year old once said ***** Hiroshi Watanabe and his friend, Owen were survivors of Zombie apocalypse and Black Dawn, a catastrophic event where the sun itself turned against humanity, scorching the earth and leaving only ashes in its wake. But death was not the end. Hiroshi woke up gasping for air—not in the burning wastelands of Earth, but in the grand hall of a noble estate, surrounded by stone pillars and robed figures. He found himself in the body of Axelius Dravenhart, the seven-year-old black sheep of the Noble Family of Dravenhart—renowned across the Kingdom of Elarion as the Greatest Beast Tamers for generations. Yet, his new life was far from a blessing. Axelius was labeled a disgrace from birth: No mana core, mana-less, unblessed, and shunned during the grand Awakening Ceremony—a moment where nobles discover their affinities, whether it be Elemental Magic, Weapon Mastery, Spiritual Arts, or Beast Taming. In a world dominated by powerful abilities and prestigious bloodlines, Axelius was nothing more than a powerless shadow, ignored by his own family and ridiculed by noble society. But Hiroshi was no ordinary soul. Armed with the memories of surviving Black Dawn and the instincts of a warrior, he soon discovered a dark, hidden power within himself—a gift unlike any other. While the Dravenharts prided themselves on taming majestic beasts, Hiroshi, now Axelius, held the power to tame the untamable: monsters. These terrifying creatures, feared from civilization for their uncontrollable nature, would bend to his will. The Dravenhart legacy of taming would not be denied to him—not by blood, nor by fate. -------- Temporary cover got from Pinterest.
NamhyeBlueMoon · 2.1k Views

Bill and the Whistling Death

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |7X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Moral Lesson: "Loss hurts, but it's not the end of the world."* *Word Count: 50,000-52,000* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft
CroodsGirl · 26.4k Views