magic realism

On Diamant's 14th birthday, the strangest thing happened. A witch had almost killed her while warning her to stay away from the past. Diamant and her grandpa were people who lived on a survival skill of running and hiding from an unknown that relentlessly chased after them and threatened their lives. One night, this skill of Run and Hide met its end at the hands of a war brought upon their village by the mighty King of Alusa, the Dragon Lord. Having lost everything in the war, Diamant is driven by rage and grieve to seek revenge against the King. This is no easy task as she will get entangled in lies, conspiracy, betrayal, love, war and magic. In all these, she discovers there are important questions about her life that only the past has answers to. Will she delve into the past to seek these answers which may cost her everything including her life? Or will she face the present, forgo knowing these answers and live the life she is struggling to build for herself?

David slowly opened his eyes and saw that he was now a small child riding on a dragon but not just any dragon, a golden dragon and behind him was a woman holding on to him tightly with tears falling down from her eyes. Before David could raise his head and see the face of the woman the dragon landed, landing in front of a familiar orphanage David recognized from the broken fragments of his memory he was able to recall. David upon seeing the orphanage realized that where he was and everything, he was seeing was memory of his past but this one, unlike the others, wasn’t an unclear broken fragment, it felt real, almost as though everything he was seeing was really happening. The woman then with tears still falling down from her eyes carried David and came down from golden dragon, revealing her face to be none other than Ibierana, the Golden Dragon Warrior. David upon seeing her face was beyond shocked, wondering how he knew the Golden Dragon Warrior from his past but finally realizing something, something everything from the temple calling out to him to his ability to control all four elements and even the golden power he used against the elemental beast pointed to, something he had ignore to just refused to accept all together, thinking that it was an impossibility.

In a world ruled by the iron grip of the Magus Council, elemental magic is wielded by a select few who impose their will on the powerless masses. But when Kael, an ordinary villager, stumbles upon a fallen meteorite, their life takes an extraordinary turn. Imbued with the ancient power of the Aether, Kael discovers that they can wield the cosmic magic that gave birth to all other forms of elemental sorcery. Secrets abound as Kael is guided to the hidden Cosmic Academy, a sanctuary for those who seek to master Aetheric powers and resist the tyranny of the magus council. Here, Kael begins a journey of self-discovery, mastering the cosmic forces that flow through them and forging unbreakable bonds with fellow students. As Kael and their newfound friends unravel the mysteries of the Aether, they embark on a daring quest to uncover long-lost artifacts, relics that could amplify their powers and turn the tide against the oppressive magus council. But with every step they take, they draw the attention of the council's sinister forces, who will stop at nothing to snuff out the spark of rebellion. In this epic tale of magic, friendship, and defiance, Kael must navigate a world of hidden truths and dangerous secrets, where the line between ally and enemy is blurred. Will they rise to become the hero the world needs, or will the weight of their destiny crush them under its immense power? "Aetherbound: The Chronicles of the Cosmic Magi" is a breathtaking journey into a world of magic and wonder, where one person's destiny can change the fate of an entire realm.

It is 1941. Joaquim Dela Cruz is a Filipino pilot on an obsolete plane, a down-and-out fighter squadron, and is up against the might and the insurmountable force of Imperial Japan. When Joaquim is shot down and crashes in the jungles of Batangas, he transforms into something unexpected: a five-inch dwende. There is a hidden history in the Philippines, stories historians can't record, and it's called Folklores. And it's one Joaquim suddenly finds himself thrust into. He has no idea how and why someone played this trick on him. Joaquim finds out he isn't living in a bedtime fairy tale, this is as real as it gets—too real, in fact, that whoever caused this silly little metamorphosis, on whatever new mission he needs to do, can change the tides of war.

“You don't deserve this throne. Your birth was nothing more than a mistake by my late husband, so don't think any more of yourself. But if you still want to be King, then go into the territories and kingdoms outside Griffindale and build your army of followers and allies from scratch. Whenever you feel like you have amassed a huge following enough to seize the throne away from me, then you can come back to fight for it. But from now on, you are on exile.” “The throne belongs to me, Stepmother. Nevertheless, I will do as you ask. But rest assured, for what you've done, I will return—not just for my throne, but also for your head.” “While the Queen fumed with rage in her private chamber, Cyrus emerged from her quarters wearing a satisfied grin, knowing his destiny was now set in stone. He would one day become king, no matter what.” -------- This is my first novel on the platform, so my pacing and world-building aren't the best, but it gets better with time. The story is set in a medieval world, somewhere in an alternate version of ancient Europe. At first the tone focuses more on war and basic politics, but as the story progresses, there will be more magic/fantasy elements added - like dragons, witches and fables. If you enjoy the work, please consider supporting it in any way you can. Any means of support goes a long way for me and is duly appreciated. Have Fun!!!

The event: an unforeseen cataclysm which wiped out all of life leaving but a fraction… So they say, but I know the truth, even though I'm uncertain of how it really happened. I can't seem to remember much. Compared to when i first awoken, 50 years ago, even if it's a fraction I'd call it progress. Over 200 years has passed since the event and I'm trying to find the answer to how this place came to be. I know it's not going to be easy and you can guarantee I'm going to fall into some unwanted predicaments. My goal: return it to the time before even if it takes destroying this world. To do that i think i have to find the one who cursed me and stole my memories... What i truly am, I'm yet to find out, and how I plunge the world into its current state. Author's note: I know my synopsis sucks but pls bear with me.

In world of anguish and chaos, birthed with the gift to weld magic and targeted by all races even to the peak of extinction, they lived in the mystic realm with nothing but sheer will. But, they were at there end, a conspiracy was being hatched, and the end of all things was at hand. Amidst this ploy, a hero rose amongst the humans, and he alone will be able to discover the secret behind the prophecy.

Due to an unfortunate event when he was an infant, Yun Feng was abandoned outside the house of the Yun family. After he was found by the old patriarch, he became an outer member of the Yun clan. However, he had no access to the family's martial styles and cultivation techniques. After the death of the old patriarch, things took a dire turn for Yun Feng who was now treated as trash by the remaining members of the Yun family, until a fortunate encounter changed his destiny.

Once upon a time, the realms lived in harmony. The races coexisted peacefully, governed by Primordial beings that ensured the peace was unbroken for as long as they could. Who would have thought it would have ended up as a fairy tale? Without the peacekeepers, the realm of darkness moved to consume the realm of magic, overwhelming them with ease and wiping out nearly all the mages till only one mage stronghold remained. Now, after a millennium, desperate for someone to free them from their shackles of imprisonment, seven mages will be led to weapons of immense power. But with the demons preparing a full-scale attack, will their hopes of salvation be snuffed out? Or will the seven chosen ones liberate their realm?

Each year 8 people are transported in a new world where they are given the chance to join the war between the God and the Devil. They can choose either side and if they kill either the God or Devil they will get one wish granted by the one they chose.