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The Iron Rebellion: Rise of the Sovereign

Synopsis: The Iron Rebellion: Rise of the Sovereign War. Betrayal. Power. And the will of one man to seize it all. Kael Ashmark was born without a name, an orphan of war found amidst the ashes of Ashmark Hold, a frontier keep left to rot by a fractured Empire. Raised by scavengers, he learned to survive by instinct, his hands honed for a blade long before he learned to read. At sixteen, after witnessing Imperial forces butcher innocent families while their garrison turned a blind eye, Kael made his first kill in retribution, swearing never again to kneel to a crown that failed its people. From the dying highlands of Gravenmarsh, Kael forged the **Iron Rebellion**. With raw conviction, he united outlaws, peasants, and deserters, first striking with brutal ambushes that earned him the whispered title of "Sovereign". His audacious capture of Duskwatch Fortress shattered Imperial complacency. As the Empire's High Crown Orsain Vellgaard and the fanatical Archlector Malgrad declared his rise heresy and prepared for a total "judgment," Kael unveiled a desperate new strategy: not open battle, but a war of attrition. He unleashed a **scorched earth** campaign, turning fertile lands into barren ash, forcing his own loyal villagers into the harsh mountain holds of Ravencair. His Red Veil, led by the zealous and terrifying Seyda, became a haunting force, melting into shadows to stalk Imperial patrols and leave chilling messages of dread. Lady Virelle Velmire, a cunning noble with ambitions as cold as steel, joined his cause, skillfully poisoning Imperial supply lines with doubt and misinformation. Even the loyalties of Imperial spies, like the conflicted Nalen, began to fracture, turning the Empire's own blades against itself. As the gargantuan Imperial Legions lumber north, plagued by hunger, sickness, and mounting paranoia, Kael’s defiance grinds them to a desperate crawl. He watches them succumb to the brutal choices he forces upon them, turning the very machine designed to crush him into a monstrous reflection of its own cruelty. But as the war intensifies, and his people endure untold suffering in the mountain holds, Kael must confront the one thing he never wanted: what comes after victory? Will he become the tyrant he fought against, or will he forge something new—an empire not born of bloodlines, but of belief? *The Iron Rebellion: Rise of the Sovereign* is a raw, uncompromising tale of brutal strategy, shifting power, and the profound cost of defiance in a world ruled by bloodlines and betrayal. Discover one man’s relentless ascent from nothing, until the kingdoms whispered his name in fear.
Adra_Las · 10k Views

THE BLACK AGE

Genre: Dark Fantasy / Supernatural Thriller Tone: Gothic, Introspective, Violent, Mysterious Setting: A fractured world where the mystical and mortal coexist in a fragile truce, post-cataclysm. Centuries ago, a celestial event known as “The Rift” opened a gateway between the mortal realm and the Veil—a dimension of raw magic and forgotten horrors. In its wake, humans mutated, evolved, and interbred with supernatural creatures. In a crumbling world where ancient pacts once kept order between vampires, werewolves, witches, revenants, and other mystical beings, those fragile lines are shattering. The Age of Balance is gone. Now, a deeper darkness stirs beneath the surface—a forgotten power long buried is clawing its way back into reality. The story follows Aeron Vale, a revenant with fragmented memories; Elara Nyxis, the last scion of a powerful witch bloodline with ties to a realm of dream and prophecy; and Riven, a half-werewolf, half-something-else hybrid whose true nature is barely restrained. Together, they become entangled in a rising war between factions: The Crimson Conclave (they are a collection of ancient vampire lineages that once formed the ruling elite during the last age of balance). The Pale Synod’s Ember Paladins (holy warriors hunting down the corrupted). The Eclipsed Moon Order (a cult-like faction dedicated to lunar mysticism). The Hollowed, whose godlike patron seeks rebirth. The Faeblood Courts, eerie, ancient, and politically manipulative. Themes & Twists: Memory vs. Identity: Can you trust who you are if your memories are lies? Cycle of Betrayal: History repeats—unless someone chooses to break the loop. Moral Ambiguity: No faction is purely good or evil; survival has twisted all of them. Reality vs. Illusion: Faeblood magic distorts time and memory—what the reader believes is real may not be.
FranklynBoateng · 10.8k Views

Only I Level Up: Ascension

Seventeen years after the great war that reshaped realms, the world stands in uneasy peace under the watchful eye of the Shadow Monarch. His son, Sung Suho, comes of age in a world still marked by ancient power and fractured destinies. But Suho’s awakening is no ordinary inheritance. Bearing the weight of dual legacies—one forged in shadow, the other in destruction—Suho steps into a world transformed. As new Gates emerge with unfamiliar forms and unknown dangers, he faces trials that challenge not only his strength but his very essence. Each victory deepens his connection to forces far older and more complex than he could have imagined, while the mysterious System that governs Hunters begins to show signs of strain. Humanity itself has evolved. Mana pulses through the land and its people, shifting power balances and sparking new conflicts. Nations vie for control over these portals between worlds, and shadows of past heroes have twisted into something unrecognizable. Dark forces from other realities cross over, bringing chaos and challenge, forcing Suho to confront threats that blur the line between friend and foe. Torn between competing wills within himself and caught in a web of cosmic intrigue, Suho must learn what it truly means to wield power—not for conquest, but for purpose. Alongside unlikely allies and against enemies both familiar and strange, he fights to protect a world on the brink of fracturing. As Gates multiply and time itself seems to unravel, Suho’s journey leads to an inevitable reckoning. To survive—and to save all that remains—he must master the legacy he has inherited and forge a new path beyond legend. From the dawn of his ascension to the crucible of destruction, Suho’s fate will decide the shape of a new age. He will not simply follow in the footsteps of those before him, but become something entirely his own: the heir who reshapes the future. Note: ”While this is meant to serve as a sequel to Solo Leveling, and although I did pull inspiration from Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, this story is intended to be its own story which occurred within a separate reality.”~Darth Katalyst
Darth_Katalyst · 6.6k Views

Resident Evil: Contagion

After a wave of reports about animal attacks, disappearances, and the brutal murders of hikers in Arklay Forest, the S.T.A.R.S. Division launched an investigation. This operation would later be referred to as the Spencer Mansion incident, which occurred in the Arklay Mountains in late July 1998. The events that followed caused fear in Raccoon City to reach new heights. In the weeks after, the S.T.A.R.S. Division was disbanded while looking into Umbrella Pharmaceuticals, which was under scrutiny for allegedly conducting illegal experiments involving zombies and other creatures. Reports of missing tourists and residents added to the already tense atmosphere. Rumors of corruption, bribery, and even more serious crimes began to spread throughout the city. In response, the Raccoon Police Department set up a new SWAT unit, mostly made up of inexperienced officers, with only a few veterans to fill the gap left by the S.T.A.R.S. Division. To make matters worse, a fugitive known as the 'Arklay Butcher' escaped during a transfer and remains at large. In the midst of all this chaos, Raccoon City continued to experience strange incidents, hinting at deeper mysteries and chilling stories from survivors caught in this nightmare. This is purely a hobby I do on my free time, I'm constantly working on it when I get the chance... if I get the chance. I'm also not experienced so this is really just practice. Life is a fickle fucker; that being said, I'll try to keep the chapters coming, but I am likely still writing even if a bit of time has passed. I figured since I have always been a fan of the older games since I was a kid and love the Perry novels, I might as well go for it. I kind of just wanted to a decent movie to be honest. I need to flush out my writing and editing style and work on my pacing, any critique is welcome. Cover art and name is Capcom as this is a fanfiction.
SirTickleShitz · 14.2k Views