Nyx - A demon, weak and small, too fleeting of a creature to survive the infernal wastes in which he was born - but after multiple brushes with death, the otherwise inconsequential demon experiences a destiny-changing encounter with an unknown and eccentric god, foreign to this world. Cast from the domains of old and conspiring gods to a land of which is sheltered from the divine, beyond the reach of whence they scheme, the impling who soon would come to be known far and wide as Nyx will find a new purpose.
Born of Pride, with the fires of ambition fanned and burning deep within, Nyx will grow, learn, and evolve. From a weak and pathetic impling - to that of a mighty archdemon of untold demonic power, nothing will stand in the way of his ascent.
Yet, the yearn of power might not be the only thing the power-manic demon will come to desire as he will encounter others who might just matter as much to him as the ecstasy of power does.
[Info]
This story features a wide breadth of characters with unconventional views, morals, and actions. There is no black and white - there is only grey. In a world where strength rules, notions of good and evil blur. The protagonist of this story is not a hero. He is not human. He is a megalomaniac demon trying to find his place in the world of which he has been discarded.
This novel is my first crack at making something serious, a piece of work I can be proud of. It is a part of a bigger universe that I am creating, The Aethos, and I fully intend for this story to be professionally edited, then self-published on Amazon. The novel will continue on for a long adventure, as each arc will be made into a proper book, but will always be available first here. Therefore I heavily encourage feedback and interaction. Anything to improve my story and my writing is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, and welcome to the Aethos.
[Links]
Patreon.com/Konge
Discord: https://discord.gg/MtYaE3MBEq
I am also posting this story on Royalroad and Webnovel.
- The Implock – Chapter 108 – “A Sea of Stars”Jul 13, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 107 – “Tea and Gossip”Jul 11, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 106 – “Stone Ravens”Jun 20, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 105 – “The Third Stratum”Jun 9, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 104 – “Six Feet Under”Jun 7, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 103 – “State of Mind”Jun 6, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 102 – “Embodiment”Jun 3, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 101 – “Fighting Rocks”Jun 2, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 100 – “Born A King”May 31, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 99 – “Waking Anew”May 30, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 98 – “Bastion”May 27, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 97 – “Demonic Omens”May 25, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 96 – “Class Specialization”May 24, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 95 – “Evolve”May 20, 2022
- The Implock – Chapter 94 – “She Watches…”May 19, 2022
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Hiatus - Updated Jul 13, 2022
Last updated 3 years ago
- 937 reading
- 265 plan to read
- 26 completed
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- 54 dropped
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The story starts off slow, but by chapter 7 it truly began to grow on me. The main character, an Imp demon, initially comes across as little more than a wild creature, which made the early chapters less engaging for me. However, by chapters 7 or 8, the narrative takes a turn, and both the character and the reader begin to explore and understand more of the world and its intricacies.
Having read up to chapter 108, I can confidently say that the character development for the imp is masterfully done. True to his nature as a demon and dark spawn, he doesn’t become more "human" as the story progresses, but instead gains deeper self-awareness, a stronger sense of his capabilities, and a clear moral foundation—his personal bottom line. This nuanced growth makes him both compelling and authentic.
The action scenes are fantastic, and the level-up system is executed brilliantly as always. The worldbuilding is rich, with setups and payoffs that feel well-planned and satisfying.
The only downside is the lingering cliffhanger, which seems to have become a trademark of this author. Since the story is free to read, I can't complain too much, but had I invested financially, I would likely feel more frustrated about its incomplete status. Unfortunately, the Patreon and Discord associated with the story appear inactive, which suggests no resolution is forthcoming.
Final Rating: 5/5
Despite the abrupt drop-off, I enjoyed the story immensely. The quality of the writing and the depth of the worldbuilding are enough to warrant a perfect score in my eyes. If the story had been completed, I’m confident most readers would consider it a masterpiece. It's absolutely worth the read—just go in knowing that the journey may be unfinished.
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