Somewhere on the Endless Sea.
The Border Mist materialized abruptly, shrouding the once calm and grey expanse of the sea. The impenetrable veil of white mist lingered persistently, its undulations akin to a living organism, before eventually receding and vanishing, erasing its existence entirely. In the space that had been occupied solely by the sea's surface, an island emerged, boasting a serene town and a grandiose gothic palace that appeared to cast a watchful gaze upon the city.
As the mist traversed the streets, it gradually unveiled the picturesque Victorian-style city. Dim street lamps cast a faint glow upon the cobblestones, revealing numerous statues of varied sizes, shapes, and race. These statues all shared a common trait—they were oriented toward the Gothic palace.
Within the opulent throne room stood a resplendent seat of power. Positioned before the throne were additional statues, all bowing in deference to the statue of the Ruler seated upon it. Draped in a cloak, the Ruler exuded an eerie and oppressive aura, even in statue form. Silence permeated the room; no motion, life, or breath stirred.
Unexpectedly, the eyes of the Ruler's statue ignited with cerulean flames.
'Ah... what... what's...' Caila pondered as her vision cleared, the memory of darkness faintly lingering.
Surveying the hushed hall, she beheld eerie statues bent in obeisance. 'What happened? Ugh... why... why can't I move?' Caila found herself immobilized; only her eyes retained mobility. She strained her gaze downward, catching a glimpse of her hands resting on the throne's armrests. 'Am I a statue? Wha... what? No! Help! Someone, save me!' Internally, she shrieked in panic, met only by an overwhelming silence.
- Chapter 41: Eyes for beautyMay 2, 2024
- Chapter 40: Farewell songApr 18, 2024
- Chapter 39: Inky Black SkyApr 12, 2024
- Chapter 38: Red sea of eyesMar 30, 2024
- Chapter 37: StrikebackMar 16, 2024
- Chapter 36: Being betterMar 6, 2024
- Chapter 35: Golden TimesMar 3, 2024
- Chapter 34: ShardsFeb 22, 2024
- Chapter 33: Rose in the heartFeb 18, 2024
- Chapter 32: Pledge of GodhoodFeb 7, 2024
- Chapter 31: HomecomingFeb 3, 2024
- Chapter 30: True MoonJan 16, 2024
- Chapter 29: Here comes CorrectorJan 10, 2024
- Chapter 28: Desire behind the mirrorJan 2, 2024
- Chapter 27: New friends and a missing walletDec 28, 2023
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The story has immediately risen to the top of my list of novels I have read on this site. So far, my only criticism has been the title. The title was initially off-putting and made me reluctant to read. My expectations were that it would be more of a generic power fantasy, but wow, was I wrong. The world-building with its mix of Steampunk/Gothic Horror is well put together and the author has spent significant time on the setting of this story alone, that goes without mentioning the author who blesses this novel with AI art every chapter or so. I haven't seen other novels come even close to the amount of art that is used. The additional art helps set the stage for the chapters and conflict and gets you immersed in the world as you read. All of the characters are unique in their interests and personalities. The worst part is going through that initial binge of chapters only to be met by the current chapter. Kudos to the author for this present they have given us. This work has made me want to encourage others to read and enjoy it as much as I have.
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I love this story! The author brings the high standard that I already got to know in the her other story. I love her characters. The characters live and breathe. Its world building and presentation is fantastic. I love it! The story runs on several threads, skillfully moves the characters. It builds their motivations and plans excellently.
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Do you like steampunk gothic bloodborne feel Read this.
The one true God welcomes all travellers to her city at the end of the world.
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Very interesting story! The world building is excellently written, and characters are well rounded in that none of them are perfect, but none are disproportionately flawed either. Definitely one of the better written and more interesting stories on scribble hub!
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