Three days later
Darian bolted upright in bed, a scream lodged in his throat. His heart raced and his skin was slick with cold sweat. The images were still vivid in his mind - the bandits' snarling faces, the flash of steel, hot bl...
The cart rattled and bumped as it reached the peak of the final hill. Darian shaded his eyes against the midday sun, his heart leaping into his throat at the sight before him. Arbrook. The city walls loomed like stone giants, dwarfing anything he'...
2024-03-13 17:17:22 +0000 UTC View PostDarian's hand flew to his knife, fingers curling around the hilt. With a flick of his wrist, the blade went spinning through the air. It sank into the bandit leader's eye with a sickening squelch.
The man crumpled, his scream cut short as he...
2024-03-13 03:09:08 +0000 UTC View PostDarian's eyes fluttered open as the first rays of sunlight peeked through the shutters. He sprang out of bed, excitement buzzing through him. Today was the day - the journey to Arbrook for the academy entrance examination.
He threw on his cl...
2024-03-13 02:51:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe early morning sun filtered through the leaves, dappling the floor as Darian made his way through the forest. A light breeze ruffled his tunic and brought about earthy scents of the woods. Darian took a deep breath in, savouring the crisp air. ...
2024-03-13 02:31:06 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time he returned home, the sun was already beginning to set. Mara looked up from stitching as Darian entered. "Where did you sneak off to? Your sister was asking for you."
"Is everything alright?" Darian tensed, changing the subject.<...
2024-03-12 22:03:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe boy's eyes lit up at being addressed so formally. "Of course! Old Father Caleb handles most petitions. I'll fetch him."
He scurried off and soon returned with an elderly, bald man in black robes.
"Welcome back, my child," the pries...
2024-03-12 21:32:22 +0000 UTC View PostDarian woke up the next morning still bewildered by Talia's miraculous recovery. He lay in bed for a moment, staring up at the ceiling as the bright morning light filtered in through the small window. From the other bed came the sound of his littl...
2024-03-11 19:45:35 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
Just thought I'd give you all a heads up, I have formative exams on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday so I will be releasing DSE chapters on Friday, Saturday & Sunday just for this week instead. You'll still get th...
Darian's eyes flew open as consciousness returned in a rush. For a moment he lay still, staring up at the familiar ceiling above his bed.
He was...home?
Slowly Darian sat up, blinking in confusion. His small bedroom looked exactly as i...
2024-03-10 16:32:47 +0000 UTC View PostSlifer lounged on the plush cushions of his new throne, a smirk playing across his lips. The Sect Master's chambers were every bit as rich as he had hoped - obsidian walls inlaid with precious gems, flowing silk tapestries, and of course, a throne...
2024-03-09 20:35:37 +0000 UTC View PostWarning!
Rambling coming your way ;)
Hello everybody, I gave a new story announcement yesterday, and I apologize for not mentioning if the new story affects the DSE series. You will be happy to know that the DSE series will continue ...
Island of the Gods,
The Divine Realm
In a grand hall with towering marble pillars, twelve massive thrones formed a circle. On each throne sat one of the Lesser Gods who ruled over the realms.
At one end of the c...
2024-03-09 15:57:36 +0000 UTC View PostA twig snapped, followed by a low growl. The hairs on Darian's neck prickled. Wolves were unusual so close to the village...there it was again, a drawn-out snarl that seemed to vibrate through the earth beneath him.
Darian's hand went to th...
The sun shone brightly overhead, warming Darian's face as he stood beside the freshly turned dirt. His fingers trembled, still clutching a handful of wildflowers - Talia's favourites, azure maryams and sunny celandines, which he had picked on his ...
2024-03-08 16:50:48 +0000 UTC View PostReaching the treeline, Darian was surprised to see the village blacksmith, Breck, out chopping firewood. He was usually locked away inside his smithy this time of morning.
Darian gave him a friendly wave as he drew nearer. "Morning, Breck."...
Kalyna pressed a cold cloth to Talia's burning forehead, her brow furrowed in concentration. Darian stood anxiously nearby while his mother Mara wrung her hands.
"This fever is persistent," Kalyna muttered. "But I believe I can bring it down...
2024-03-08 16:49:21 +0000 UTC View PostAs Darian entered, he found his mother sitting at Talia's bedside, pressing a damp cloth to her burning forehead. Mara looked up with a tight, weary smile as Darian entered.
"The healer gave me medicine," Darian said, holding up the bottle. ...
2024-03-08 16:48:42 +0000 UTC View PostReaching the healer Kalyna's cottage, Darian knocked sharply on the door. After a moment, it creaked open and a head popped out.
"Oh, it's young Darian," Kalyna said. "What brings you here today, child?"
"It's my sister, Talia," Darian...
2024-03-08 16:48:07 +0000 UTC View PostAveryne Forest,
Kingdom of Aerian,
The First World,
Mortal Realm
Darian crept through the forest, moving as silently as he could. The early morning mist lingered between the trees, and he...
2024-03-08 16:47:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe first scene in the prologue has changed significantly, I think this better reflects the tone of the story and my plans for future storylines.
Ashborn City,
Kingdom of Lucia,
The Thirld W...
2024-03-08 16:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe three Grand Elders of the Black Heart Sect sat across from Slifer. An uncomfortable silence stretched between them, the only sound being Val's tail swishing in the air.
"So," Slifer drawled, breaking the silence. "Your Sect Master has g...
Deep within the halls of the Black Heart Sect, three Grand Elders gathered around a large obsidian table, their faces grim. Crimson tapestries bearing the sect's emblem, a bleeding heart pierced by a dagger, adorned the chamber walls.
The f...
Author's Note
Sorry for the late chapter, the past few days have been difficult for my family. I will try stick to the schedule but there might slight delays here and there.
Zack's sword sliced t...
2024-03-03 21:27:57 +0000 UTC View PostZack soared through the sky on his flying sword, following behind Hallibur and Mia. The unlikely trio made an interesting sight - the stern middle-aged cultivator, his arrogant disciple, and the mysterious young man from 'distant lands'.
Mi...
Slifer smiled at Vowron, he couldn’t help but act a little arrogant, "You should bow to your superiors." With that, he released his Void Realm aura, the aura of a higher being forced Vowron's head down.
"W-what the hell are you?" Vowron s...
Zack leapt out of the crumbling cave, blue lightning wings bursting from his back as he took to the air.
Twisting in midair, he narrowly dodged another swipe from the monstrous limb. Putting some distance between himself and his attacker, Z...
Slifer let the demon leader's limp body slump to the floor, the prisoner's ram's horns scraping against the stone tiles. The Supreme Elder sighed in frustration and stepped back, shaking his head.
The Soul Searching technique had been a dea...
Slifer laid down in his bed, sighing as he realized he couldn't remember the last time he got a good night's sleep. As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his body still needed rest.
His mind wandered as he thought about the recent event...
