baptism of blood

🏆["Silver Medal" in Fantasy Category of "Meganovel Annual Writing Contest 2022"]🏆 Lukas Bellingham, a 21 year old youth dies from an illness that is dominant in males in their family. But that's not where it ends. He wakes up in the body of a boy, in a world where everything is the opposite of Earth. A world where Mortals become Gods. Will Lukas be swallowed in such a world or will he rise against all challenges and become a Deity which all mortals look up to?

I was born during the pandemic and it was not over for the past twenty-five years. Oceans were drained. Trees and flowers were no longer existing. Having water was harder each day that many people chose to die instead of surviving. I envy those people who could afford water— the rich ones and the most privileged people around the world. Poor people liked me were not allowed to get water more than what was intended for us. In other words, it was a system that dividing the rich people with limitless water sources and the poor people with limited water sources. It was a system that we needed to obey or else we might lose the life we were struggling to survive. I wanted to surrender but there was only thing that hindered me from dying— Cardinals of Auresia. It was an online game that I wished was real. There, I could build my own kingdom with my own system. I thought that sanity left me for it seemed real to me. Not until I found out that it was the solution for the suffering of the world.

Oliver Hunt lost everything—his memories, identity, and dignity. He became the Henverton family’s punching bag, enduring their scorn as the worthless son-in-law. But when a mysterious woman approached him, everything changed. “You’re our leader, Commander. It’s time to reclaim your throne.” Oliver discovers he's Zero, the God of Mercenary. A legend feared by all, known for completing impossible missions without fail. Unleashing his power, Oliver is out for revenge. Those who crossed him will pay. The world will bow before him... or burn.

Paxton Cartier was the only son of the Cartier family. They’re known for being one of the wealthiest families in the country. But then, a tragedy happened that will turn his life upside down. A group of men set a big fire to the mansion where their family gathered for a banquet. Everyone died in the fire except him who was saved by Lorelei Marshall—unfortunately, her face was destroyed by the fire. Ten years later, Paxton came back after he ran away and hid. Now he owns the title of a Mafia King, one of the most powerful men in the country. He’s back to find the woman who saved him and mostly, he’s back to get his revenge on those people who destroyed his family!

After the opening of the Pandora's Box, the God of Death, battered and gravely injured, fled to the mortal world carrying half of the Supreme artifact of the Gods he stole. The world, known as Agartha, experienced a monumental change- The transition of flora and fauna in tandem with human civilization into something richer with resources blended with utmost danger. Massive surge of concentrated energy coursed through the world enabling the manifestation of dormant bloodlines, martial and arcane arts as well as powerful techniques. In a secluded village in the depths of Sierra Noluz, a relatively dangerous mountain range with dense forestry is where Lex Azure live. Living his 15 years of life being instilled with vocational education as well as martial arts from his father, learning military arts from retired soldiers in the village, and arcane arts from village invokers, it was all but fleeting. Suddenly thrust into the whirlpool of fate, Lex, compelled by his bloodline, will inevitably have to face off against the God of Death. Why must he battle a God? How can he face against a God? Discover the world outside of Sierra Noluz and explore the vastness of Ageartha with Lex as he campaigns to fight for the survival of humanity. Learning the trinity paths, befriending magic beasts, rallying the nation, finding reliable companions, fighting the dark forces, treading a path uncharted by all. ------- Note: Brace yourselves to get your worldview overturned by different tales and you'll start to believe in magic a little. Stay tuned for every piece of the puzzle will fit perfectly at the end. Please enjoy the journey. Read it now, add it to your reading list and earn a badge.

After a chaotic press conference, Kalix Owen was taken away by a group of thugs sent by his father who had abandoned him as a child. He was locked up in a desolate warehouse and brutally beaten. Amidst despair and burning anger, he closed his eyes, believing that this was the end of everything. However, Kalix's death did not happen. In that darkness, a mechanical voice echoed within his mind, breathing new life into him. Determined, he vowed not to let those who had wronged him escape unscathed. With the help of the system, Kalix began his journey of revenge.

Some years ago Max Xanderson escaped death and witnessed the gruesome murder of Sharon Xanderson, his mom. 5 years later he is back on two missions, to find Melissa Steven, the young girl that risked her life to save him from drowning in the Blueberg river the night his mom was murdered and to find and annihilate all those involved in his family's sudden assassination.

Being back as the leader and most powerful warrior in the army [God of war] in Fox River, Miller is set not just to find his missing twin, but to also make the people who ruin his life pay!

Jack got the shock of his life when he found out he lost his job because his wife conspired with his boss to do that. His wife’s family has humiliated him to nobody, attempting to make him leave their daughter with his miserable life, stating that he disgusts them with his low life. Jack had lived a life full of tragedy, as he had watched his mom die when he was very tender. This was because his grandfather disowned her mother. He swore never to have anything to do with him in his lifetime. What happens when Jack is at the point of losing himself and the only genuine help he gets comes from his multi-trillionaire grandfather, who has willed Jack the heir to his wealth? Do you think Jack will focus on building himself in the beautiful new phase that fate has offered him or seek revenge from his tormentors? FIND OUT!

After losing his mother, he fell from the grace of the wealthy and powerful. Maltreated by his own family, he is cast out into the world. His only hope of escape is his dreams of Oxford University. Unfortunately, his dreams are crushed. Unable to bear the heavyweight of life he attempts suicide, when a saviour appears offering him fame, wealth, money and Power. After he gains power and infiltrate the lives he must get his revenge and destroy them one by one. ------- Greg and Aries strolled back to their hostel, they decided to stay in for the experience plus Greg had made Aries his best friend "Alexander, who do you think the killer is?" Aries shrugged "It's probably some random stalker, that was obsessed with her. She was a pretty girl." Thinking deeply Greg seemed to agree "When I asked her to run away with me the stalker must have known." Aries nodded in agreement but then Greg blocked his path standing way too close to him he cocked his head to the side. A smug smirk on his face and a dark glint in his eyes as he said in a whisper by Aries ear. "Or Someone in the family killed her?" Aries clenched his jaw "Why would I kill her?" ---------- Leilani walked up to Viana "I'm sorry about what happened to your husband" Viana shrugged "Thank you, though I do not need your sympathy." She smiled "We are family and family cannot be divided." Viana nodded in agreement her eyes falling on Alexander who stood by their car as they arranged their luggage in the car. Leilani followed her gaze to were Aries stood. Viana embraced her suddenly Leilani was startled "Be careful, your husband is a monster."