Crimson and Furs
I've never wanted this life for myself—this life filled with perils and evil. It's like a dream I can never escape from—a dream which I'm forever stuck in. Heh, no one ever wanted this life or ever wished for it. You'd be either insane or extremely evil to wish for this kind of life—the life where you don't have a choice over anything—the life where you're bound by your deepest desires.
I never wanted to enter into the supernatural world. I never wanted to come across the Crimsones[1], Lycanthropes[2], demons and the rest. I never wanted to be involved in anything pertaining to the dark and supernatural world. I had always yearned for freedom and not servitude. But of course I was wrong all along. I had been delusional, thinking I'd be able to escape it all—to escape from fate. I never knew I would be pulled into this mess, becoming one of those dark creatures which roam about in the ungodly night. I never wanted to be a merciless predator who was also a prey to another predator (what a food chain!).
But all is good. No matter what I shall not alli myself to degenerate into a heartless monster who only knew how to tear flesh, spill blood and break bones. I cannot allow my desires to pull me down. I cannot be corrupted by the abyss!
My name is Daniel Stark and what I'm about to tell you is a real life horror. I don't know what you call horror or romance or fa Intasy but this story I'm about to tell you, you need to listen attentively and not miss a bit of information. This is my story—one beginning with pain.
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and One: A New DevelopmentAfter meal Mrs. Stark cleared the table and immediately rejoined her husband and child in the dining room. They had finished eaten but couldn't stand due to their stomachs being overly full so they sat on their chairs and waited for time to pass so that they would be able to get up again.Mr. Stark stared at his loving wife and son for some moments, wondering whether he should tell them what he had in his mind now or later. They should be able to understand me, won't they?"What's on your mind, Darling?" Mrs. Stark asked. She had noticed her husband's worried look. They had been out of all their troubles so what was there to fuss about?"Actually, I wanted to tell you this earlier," Mr. Stark said to them, "but I didn't know how to go about it."Don't tell me, Daniel thought inwardly as he glanced at his mother. Don't tell me he's gonna go on another adventure. This was exactly the same words he used last year when he went on the adventure to the Abyssal Zone. Now he's using those sam
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred: Like PilgrimsDaniel woke up feeling very energized and positive. Why shouldn't he? He had been through several frenziedly situations, tiring himself out both mentally and physically. Now that he could finally find rest why shouldn't he be happy about that? Only a bunch of masochist would yearn for more harmful situations like that.Man, it's been such a hectic year, Daniel thought to himself as he yawned loudly as stretched his arms and legs. The shirt he was wearing rose up slightly above his tummy, revealing well chiseled abdominal muscles which could only belong to a pro gymnast."Finally, everything has returned normal," he muttered to himself and turned around only to lie face-to-face with Bloody Mary who was staring at him with her red eyes."..."Daniel became blank. Whatever had happened last night was gone and this was a new day. He couldn't count himself a lucky person today and try seeing the Specter as some lover. It was practically impractical and disregarding of a high born Specter!
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Nine: A New OrganizationThat night Daniel realized the meaning of being late. Before he was even in the Curious Mythologists group chat all the other six or so members were already there, chatting away. There were so many messages that he reckoned to be at least a hundred of them. He took his time to read the previous messages to catch up with the others.Of course the others could see that the legendary 16-year old Wolfman who had saved the world using Furs' powers was here. Crying God was the first to type as usual:"Hey, weakling. Never knew you were such a casual latecomer and snubber.""What's your business with him being late?" Crimson Moon typed straight away. He felt it was his duty to thrash talk Daniel and as a good citizen, he wouldn't let others do his job. He wasn't even afraid that Crying God was a Path four, Combat Magician."You wanna know my business with him? How about you kowtow to me and call me daddy!" Crying God enjoyed dissing. He didn't even care about his reputation as one of the pow
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Eight: Curious Mythologists?That night was a very peaceful and quiet night. After the near death experience everyone had, it was a miracle to see that the whole world had survived the apocalypse that would have killed everyone.Standing in front of a mirror in her room was Mary Silver. The frames of the mirror were made of real solid silver, an exquisite and expensive design running across them. Everything in the room had this taste of silver on them. Silver. Yes, it was a symbol of the Silver family.Staring at her reflection Mary couldn't help but narrow her green eyes as she turned around, walking towards her bed with elegance. She was dressed in a silver colour night dress, her red hair tied into a pony tail with a silvery ribbon.Reaching her hand to the large tablet on her bed, she immediately logged in facebook and clicked on the Curious Mythologists tab on the message section."Finally we're gonna have one of the most important discussions in this group chat," she said, "a discussion to really transform
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Seven: The Rodolfo EmpireThere was silence as Orpheus and his uncle, Lazarus went through the portal. They could even hear blood pulsing through their veins. Orpheus even began feeling nauseous about the whole thing. It reminded him of the time with the mysterious Cassio—the time when they were being dragged into some whiteness.Soon the blue in his eyes cleared and now they were standing in some cyberpunk city. It was filled with so much skyscrapers which reached into the sky, several spiraling roads hovering in the air around the skyscrapers. Drones, flying cars and robots could be seen across everywhere as the zoomed at supersonic speeds."What the..." Orpheus was beyond fascinated as he stared at the wonder before him."This is one of the planets your companies are located in," Lazarus explained. "It's inhabited by robots and cyborgs. We're the only complete organic people around. Even animals here are robots or cyborgs. None of them are complete."Orpheus watched as a drone suddenly landed close to him,
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Six: True HeroesDaniel felt a blinding light engulf him and Orpheus, sucking them from the Center of the Omniverse. He closed his eyes, feeling the mysterious energy which ran through him. Obviously it came from the Center of the Omniverse, the origin of all stories within the Omniverse. He didn't know how long he was engulfed in the light but he knew a long time had past, a really long time had passed.I wonder how Orpheus is doing, Daniel thought within himself. This Crimsone who had harboured some hatred towards him had turned out to be the most reliable friend he had. Both of them had even fought side-by-side, escaping death several time. If what Cassio had told him was true—about the entire Omniverse being his dream and his entire life being a story in the Omniverse—did it mean he and Orpheus were the two main protagonists of their story?He was still thinking when he felt the light fading around him, his eyelids quivering as they opened gradually.~Five hours had passed but no one had left. Th
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Voyage of Mysteries
What is a mystery? Is it an axiom representing what is not perceptible and understandable? Is it the unfathomable, incomprehensible no matter how people try to make it specious? No, it isn't that. The definition of mystery is only what people can conceive, a specious fact with loopholes. People believe what they believe to be true and sadly, it has plunged them to the endless gore of ignorance.
Mysteries aren't what we don't understand or what we can't comprehend. Mysteries aren't what remain hidden, taciturn to the ever yearning ears of people. Mysteries aren't the supernatural laws which can't be explained or fathomed. No, the definition of 'mysteries' is beyond that.
Mysteries are what can't be reached no matter how we try to reach them. It isn't what can't be comprehended. Rather, it's what can't be reached. They are endless gores, immersed into the abyssal chasm of infinities. Mysteries are a state of endlessness and boundlessness, incomprehensible and unfathomable. Yes, that's what mysteries are. Cyclopean and grosteque phantasm is what a mystery should be called. A mystery transcends the feebleness and lumbering states of concepts, going on and on for eternity. Hence, a mystery is the same as infinity and infinity the same as a mystery. A mystery is infinite and infinity is mysterious—both are like a symphony, intertwined with each other making them chalcenterous and existing in oneness. To understand a mystery, you need to be boundless and infinite, transcending all possible concepts and impossible concepts, all possible 'non-concepts' and all impossible 'non-concepts'. Mysteries are beyond conception as well as non-conception. They are mysteries, boundless and infinite! They are stacked upon each other in a terracing manner, shrouded in the prodigious paradigm of infinity, going on and on till infinity!
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Nine: SerenityCassio and the others who were present on the battlefield and were still alive were healed by the clergyman who had just arrived to stop Walter. He was a Rank six Archbishop of the Church of the Moon and currently oversaw all the affairs of Arthur's City in place of the Prelate who wasn't always around. Like the other clergymen he was cladded in a white robe with silver threads embroidered across, a silver pendant with a moon emblem hanging down his neck. His hair was white as snow while his eyes were as blue as the sea and calm as the morning breeze. His aura soothed everything around, making the battle scene seem like a paradise. Unfortunately apart from Cassio, Ken and Louis every other knight who had attacked Walter lost his life. All of their corpses had being mangled beyond recognition, their armous shredded. "He's being dealt with," the Archbishop said as he pointed at Walter who was now unconscious with his right hand. His action was very smooth and graceful, making the t
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Eight: SleepA young girl walked towards a castle casually. She had sea blue eyes and white long hair resting on her shoulders, her facial appearance gorgeous. She was dressed in a white floral gown, making her look more graceful like a swan. But within those eyes which appeared calm, were waves of turbulence which seemed to swallow whoever looked into them.Soon she got close to the castle and saw several guards standing there with their long spears. They were all dressed in black full body armours with a red dragon emblem imprinted upon them. They all narrowed their eyes within the helmet visors when they saw her."Halt!" one of them shouted as he pointed his spear at her. "How did you breach the castle's defenses?"The young girl smiled before turning back to glance in a particular direction, "It was a casual stroll past those guards."The other guards couldn't help but look at each other before thrusting their spears at her. They didn't know if she had dealt with the other guards or sneaked in
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Seven: Power of the Destined OneAs the clergyman stepped forward, the other knights couldn't help but tighten their grips around their swords. With the power of a Priest, there was nothing this fugitive would do to escape right now. He was nothing but a magician at the Magic Circle array and a knight at the Will Projecting tier. There was no way he was going through the entire army of Arthur's City plus the clergymen who can change circumstances with mere words. It was said that powerful ones could affect reality itself by just saying it. Apart from knights and magicians, clergymen were another group of insanely powerful individuals favoured by the Supreme Goddess!"You can choose to give up and resist, Walter Anderson," the Priest said. "You've suffered a lot and need to be relieved of your resentment."Walter slowly pointed his sword at the Priest before saying, "You're right. I've suffered a lot and need to relieve my resentment. And that's why I must not be captured!"Sword of Crying Phoenix!He immediately empl
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Six: The Destined OneCassio walked around the market through the crowd of people as he looked at the items for sale. Many people cast their gazes at him in horror as they moved away to maintain a distance. No, they were looking at something wrapped around his neck."That kid...he's wrapping a mutated python around his neck like some accessory!""He killed it?""Definitely. Look, it's still bleeding!""He looks like one of the knights. He's so young!""Wait, isn't that the style of cloth for the royal bodyguards?""This kid must be terrifying!""Didn't you hear? He's Cassio Patrick, Prince Ken's bodyguard! It's said he's even a Swordsman!""Unbelievable!"While the knowledgeable commoners conversed among themselves, the ordinary ones listened with rapt attention as they asked questions. Of course Cassio heard them but he proceeded to walk without saying anything.Suddenly he heard several bells chime, signifying an alarm. Soon several knights ran through the markets, ordering everyone to retreat into their
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Five: Development Cassio moved along with Medusa silently, evading the guards who were patrolling the castle even in broad daylight. He sometimes used the trees as covers and sometimes the statues. Several times the guards would hear footsteps which no doubt belonged to Medusa (who wasn't as nimble as Cassio) and run in that direction. But by the time they were there Cassio was long gone with Medusa. He moved like the wind.Soon they successfully arrived a concealed tunnel on Medusa's direction. This tunnel had a metallic door blocking it. Medusa didn't fret as she took out a hairpin from within her dress, slotting it into the keyhole before turning it professionally."How long have you been doing this?" Cassio couldn't help but ask. With the way Medusa was familiar with the whole lockpick it seemed she had used years to practise this action before becoming a master at it.Click!The door was unlocked and Medusa pushed it open with a smile, "First time I came to the castle I was so depressed and left o
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety Four: Princess KatrinaMedusa clutched her stomach as Cassio led her to the servants quarters. As they went through the hallway she couldn't help but stagger like a drunkard as she blabbered. She even pressed her face to Cassio's face and muttered something about a god coming down to cook for her. Cassio was dumbfounded.I didn't know my cooking would be terrifying, Cassio thought to himself as he continued holding the girl. She slowly directed him to her room and opened the door. As a maidservant assigned to the prince's bodyguard, she was privileged to have a room of her own even though it wasn't grand. It was actually small with a small bed and a wooden cupboard. Despite this it was very clean without any sign of dust or cobweb.Cassio couldn't help but become embarrassed as he remembered the situation of his room. It was always very untidy if not for Medusa who always came to clean it up. This was due to his extreme laziness which was unparalleled just like his culinary abilities.Shifting the thought o
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty one: Lone Wolf So now I'm a Shapeshifter, Daniel thought within himself as he closed his eyes and stood up gently. Instantly information about the Shapeshifter Cursed path began entering into his mind. It was as if an unknown existence was injecting him with the knowledge about his Cursed path. At that moment he knew everything about being a Shapeshifter.A Shapeshifter was a Cursed who coulf transform into any kind of animal. They were no longer restricted by transforming into werewolves like the previous Werewolf and Wolfman Cursed paths. Hence, the reason John was able to transform into the rhinoceros from earlier.And one peculiar thing about the Shapeshifter transformation was that it occured in a magical way. One could transform and still retain what they wore after reverting to their original forms. It eradicated the trouble of having to carry extra clothes or running around naked.By now John and the nine Wolfmen had recovered from the strange terrifying aura from earlier. The Wolfmen didn't
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty: Ascension to BeasthoodMaster of Beasts? Daniel thought within himself, figuring out what this Cursed path was all about. Although the man didn't tell him what the name of the Cursed path was, he could already guess the abilities from the name and what the man displayed here just now.From a normal point of view, one would think that the Master of Beasts was someone who had the ability to manipulate animals and monsters alike. The 'Master' here would refer to someone with ability of taming beasts. But Daniel was intelligent and figured out everything. In fact this wasn't a big deal because anyone in his shoes would be able to figure out something after encountering the Path three Lycanthrope who was calling himself the Master of Beasts.Does this mean he can transform into any animal he wants? Daniel thought within himself, narrowing his eyes. By now he had completely healed from all the injuries but didn't dare stand up. This was because he was very much aware he was outmatched in every aspect. There was n
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Chapter: Chapter Nineteen: Master of BeastsSeeing the rhinoceros charge at him, Daniel didn't have any other thought in him apart from escaping. He didn't know why but he was suddenly filled with a great sense of fear that made him cower, wanting to instantly fall on his knees and beg for his life to be spared.But at the last moment Daniel immediately jumped out of the way and only got hit by the rhinoceros's sturdy side instead of been gored. The impact sent him flying into the air, causing him to crash into a tree before falling to the ground with a loud thud."Ugh..." Daniel groaned in pain as he grabbed his right side which had been hit by the rhinoceros, feeling a few bones which had dislocated from the impact. Although he was going to heal from the injury it was still very painful.He was still thinking when he saw the rhinoceros halt after taking several steps. It then turned around and glared at him with its brown glowing eyes before snorting. Just seeing this monster glaring at him caused his entire body to go limp.
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Chapter: Chapter Eighteen: DangerChapter Eighteen: Danger Classes went on uneventfully that same day. Maybe it was because it was the first day of school but there weren't many teachers who struck Daniel as interesting. Or maybe he was too intelligent to be interested in whatever they were teaching. And as they taught, whiling away their time he would make some scribblings on his notebook as he continued to think about the next Cursed path he was going to advance to. He was entirely restless about the entire matter. During lunchtime he immediately turned to look at Selene who had been sitting behind all this while, wanting to ask her to go to the cafeteria with him. But at that moment she received a call, a delightful expression blooming across her face. "What's the matter?" Daniel asked as he stood up. "You seem very happy today." "Do I not always look happy?" Selene asked, raising her eyebrows. "Looking happy is different from being genuinely happy," Daniel replied. "You're right," Selene let out a sigh. "Aft
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Chapter: Chapter Seventeen: Becoming a ShadowAfter picking up the box Jackson heard sirens coming from the distance and decided it was time he left. He didn't want the cops meeting him here at the 'crime' scene. He might have taken down these criminals but that didn't mean that he would be able to also defeat the cops when they would arrive to apprehend him. What if there were Special Cops among them and they were all higher than his Cursed path?"We need to get out of here real quick, Uriel," Jackson immediately said, waiting for Uriel to take over his body. This would allow Uriel to use shadow traveling to leave this place immediately."You see why I'm always disappointed in you?" Uriel grumbled within Jackson's head. "You've been my vessel for over a year now and you can't even use my Cursed powers actively. You always wait for me to take full control over you to do so.""You haven't taught me," Jackson said as he held the box close to his chest. It was as if he was afraid the box would suddenly get lost."I don't need to tea
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Chapter: Chapter Sixteen: AmbushJackson stood atop a building with six floors watching the empty street below. It was now night and everyone had gone to bed, leaving the street devoid of people. If not for the chilly wind and owls which kept hooting, Jackson would have thought he was the only thing existing in this place right now."I told you to go to Crimson Springs Museum," a voice suddenly said within his head. "It has all kinds of artefacts—""I thought I told you that I've changed," Jackson said, narrowing his eyes as he kept on looking down the street."If you've changed then why do you want to rob a gang?" the voice asked again with a touch of mockery in his voice."Uriel, you just said it," Jackson said. "I'm trying to rob a gang."At that moment Uriel clicked his tongue within Jackson's head as he said, "It would be boring. Don't you remember the time when you went to still that item with the Boneless essence from the museum?""I already told you," Jackson said. "I've changed and can't do those bad things
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