"What do you mean you're immortal?!"
"I mean... I can't stay dead for long..."
"Well that's just overpowered, isn't it?"
"Except a chihuahua with arthritis could beat me in a fight, if I wasn't able to run away"... more>>

It's said that a good cultivation story ends with the main character gaining immortality. Well, I say that that's boring, we all know the main character is going to survive everything, it's just a matter of how. Instead, why not start where most stories end? Well, I can't say that being weak isn't captivating in its own way; let's start there. Hated by the heavens, as is the cliche standard, what else... Broken engagement? Worry not, felines don't have to deal with the hassle of engagements nor the shame of a broken one.

What should an immortal cat do with his life? Simply finding fish to eat is hard enough, and now he's got to push past the limitations the heavens cursed him with? Well, what's a death or two to a cat that wants his fish, especially if it's a cat with more than nine lives. Eating tasty fish is the most important thing in the world after all. And he's got all the time in the world to find the best fish of them all.

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(Author's info/comments about the subject) First off, I write whenever I have time and am not dealing with my numerous health issues, so... I write kinda slowly and sporadically. I'm sorry about that, I wish I could change it, but... I ain't got a magic wand. If I did, I would make myself healthy - well, no, I guess the first thing I'd do is make more magic wands, but assuming the standard rules for wishes - wait, this isn't something for the description of a novel. I'll end this tangent here, but I'm keeping it in because it might be funny to some people, and I'm not sure what to replace it with.

Put under Fantasy, might be more like Xianxia, but I wanted to be safe, as I'm not too familiar with the genres. Always looking for suggestions of tags I've missed. Some of the other tags won't play a role until later. <<less

That feeling that you've lost something. You had so much but you just let it slip away... Katsumi Murakami is in university and has been... more>> on a downward spiral the last year. Horrible lifestyle choices and a delinquent girl that encourages this has led him to the brink. When one day, a beautiful, yet quiet, girl moves in next door, completely changing his current course in life. How far will she go to help set him straight? Or does it end before she can even really try... <<less

In a world where individuals possess extraordinary powers, Suijin Shimizu stands out with a rather unique mutation—his head is a spray bottle. ... more>>

Born into a society teeming with superhumans, one might assume that being a mutant is no big deal.

However, aspiring to become a hero when you're far from the conventional mold is an entirely different challenge.

Suijin Shimizu is determined to rise to the occasion and achieve the coveted position of being the number one hero.

One of the few who understands the true essence of Suijin's potential is his steadfast friend, Shoji.

Their deep bond is rooted in shared experiences and mutual support. Shoji, who himself grapples with the challenges of a unique quirk, recognizes the strength within Suijin's unconventional abilities.

Yet, the world outside their friendship can be unforgiving, casting judgment and doubt upon Suijin, labeling him as "inferior" in a society that values conventionality.

Step into the life of Suijin as he embarks on a remarkable journey, navigating the complexities of this super powered society.

Join him as he strives to fulfill his mission of becoming a hero against all odds. In a world where quirks define destinies, Shimizu's tale is a testament to the fiery young spirit and unending dreams! <<less

A manly guy get chosen by a pink bird to become a magical girl. It is heavily inspired by games like trance female fantasy, monster girl island, and magical camp.... more>>

Note: The only place this is posted is Scribblehub, if it shows up somewhere else it has been stolen. <<less

Cole dies after being sent to the prison world of Troute and is reincarnated into another world. He quickly finds out he is going to... more>> die over and over and over, but what's bringing him back to life and for what purpose? <<less

At the tender age of 11, a young boy without a name committed many gruesome acts. Murder, theft, arson, and the list continued to grow. He was born into this world pure and innocent and corrupted by the very monsters who birthed him, thus they turned him into one as well.... more>>

His abilities were unnatural; he was a monster in human form, a superhuman. At 11 years old, he could flip a grown man with ease. The only thing that was normal about him was his enjoyment of stories. He enjoyed watching and reading whatever he could get his hands on.

He didn't understand emotions, but he always felt something when he finished the jobs assigned to him. When he snuffed the life of a woman and her children, or when he burned the cars of men and women while they were still inside, or even when his own mother strangled him to death with a wire; the young boy felt a sensation in his gut that would never fully surface—a feeling that he desired to understand.

Then, following the death at his own mother's hands, he woke up in another world. More specifically, he was in the body of a baby. As he struggled to see what was around him, he heard a voice that was impossible not to recognize—"I AM HERE!" He heard the voice proudly proclaim.

Given a second chance at life for a reason he did not understand, will this young boy—now turned young girl—finally be able to experience a life worth living? Or will the ghosts of his past come to haunt him?
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This story will have a dark theme if you can't tell by the description. You've been warned.

Art by: https://www.deviantart.com/gigiedt
The artwork does not belong to me, so I will remove it if it's requested. <<less

For this cyborg, power is just an upgrade away. ... more>>

Emmett was used to being caught between college and his engineering internship, but when he gets caught between a powerful hero and an even stronger villain, he becomes collateral damage. Instead of dying, he wakes up a cyborg. Turns out his boss wasn’t just an eccentric inventor, and the old man just gave him a shining opportunity to be a hero.

Except that’s just the beginning, and things are about to get a lot more complicated.

His boss has his own agenda. The boss’s daughter has her own power armor. His roommate works for an evil corporation.

And Emmett is small fry. Just a Class 1 hero.

Superheroes aren’t just masks—some work for corporations, or for the government and the military, and even as mercenaries in wars. Shadowy cabals pull the strings of hero and villain alike. The city of Belport might be peaceful for now, but most of the world is in turmoil. If Emmett is going to have any chance at making a difference, he needs to get stronger. A lot stronger.

How much of his humanity will he hold onto and how much will he trade away?

If you’re a fan of Cyborg, Winter Soldier, Iron Man, or Batman Beyond, then you don’t want to miss this series!

What to expect: Superhero Sci-fi Progression Fantasy

Starting Aug 3rd, you can find chapters 1 - 1.1.53 on Amazon: Mod Superhero: Initialize

Starting Aug 24th (tentatively), you can find chapters 1.2.1 - 1.2.57 on Amazon: Mod Superhero: Execute

Chapters are released MON, WED, and FRI at 9am Eastern (GMT -5), each being roughly 1.5—2.3k words.

Read up to 15 chapters ahead on Patreon, with goals up to 50 advanced chapters.

Stop by the Discord and get release notifications at RealityLocked Worlds. <<less

The dragons will return to destroy the evil of this world!... more>>

Melissa is the daughter of a blacksmith. Born into the dragon cult with an important destiny. She is used to people’s jealousy, their quiet contempt and her mother treating her as a possession. But she still dreams of another life for herself. A life beyond Windbrook, the cult, and her parents.

She wants to see the land beyond, on the other side of the mountains. Where shadows lurk and the dragon forge burns hot in the evenings. She dreams of becoming a mage smith, but to get there; Mel needs to choose…

…To fulfill her destiny or to carve her own path?

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Release schedule is once a week on Fridays.

Patreon is now up to 15 chapters ahead.

Thank you for your time and for giving my story a try. Reviews and ratings are deeply appreciated.

Cover Art: AngeredSparrow <<less

Twenty-one-year-old Darren Michaelson has lived an easy life of good fortune, never having to fight for what he wanted or needed, never even having to assert himself unnecessarily. Unfortunately, his naive practice of not asking questions and taking things as they come has led him to a cliff-face in his life when Babel, a Demoness of many names, decides it's high-time he pay up for his good fortune.... more>>

Parturient is written by The Wolf Among the Woods, an author who doesn't use Scribble Hub, and posted with permission by KrakenRiderEmma. It takes place in the same supernaturally-infested universe as KrakenRiderEmma stories like Succubated, Redraw Me, SYNCHRONY::OVERRIDE and Samira's Curse. (See related series, below!) Unlike those other stories... this story is 100% human-written, no AI involved! Parturient will be updated whenever The Wolf Among the Woods finishes a new chapter.

Tag notes: There will be many themes in this story that are going to be hard to read by design. Gore, murder, loss, dysphoria, phobes of all sorts, identity crisis, humiliation, and the like. All of it will be mentioned ahead of time in the Chapter Notes. Especially hard chapters will have warnings at the beginning of the chapter. <<less

One day suddenly started experiencing some strange things happening around him. What are these and what should he do about it. Follow this novel to... more>> find more about this.
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After this break there might be sight more detailed and non harmful spoiler description of the novel. So I would suggest that those who want a whole fresh experience without any idea of what is going to happen in the novel to not read it.
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I will get my revenge. I will kill them all. One by one I will make them remember the despair and anger burned into me... more>>

Is what I once wished, but now I'm too tired to keep this anger alive, I want to rest now. Let me die, give me rest.

I'm sorry

I was the disgrace of the Cruix Archmage family, and so I was punished. <<less

Dhruva ends up transferring to a gurukul, (technically a boarding school) leaving his parents and friends back home because of a promise made to his... more>> late grandmother. While on the surface it looks just like a school for young students, things take a turn at night when he finds himself and his new fellow classmates suddenly transported to an ancient village at the foothills of a mountain in the Himalayas. How will he manage his new life in these two worlds simultaneously? What kind of trouble is brewing in this world that requires young people to go through these adversities? Were the Puranas (mythologies) actually based on true events? <<less

When a pilot with no name breaks through a rift to a dying world, he and his experimental fighter-plane become the only things in the way of a horrific army of monsters that is marching to burn down the mystical world tree and kill its keeper as the final symbol of their grim victory.... more>>

What happens when an emotionless killer is transported to another place, when a man who was trained to hunt in the skies above barren ash-lands now becomes the last protector of the perfect garden below instead?

What happens when a soldier with as much blood on his hands as engine grease must find a way to live together with a peaceful incarnation of nature itself — a dryad — in order to save the last sparks of life on her fading world from a series of invasions that never seem to end?
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The one-thousand year crisis has begun.

The world tree, towering up toward the heavenly skies, is the greatest beacon of resilience and peace that there is. Saturated with deeply set, ancient magical energies, it is the most powerful source of ambient, restorative magic that the dying world has ever known. Guarded solely now by its last pacifistic caretaker, a forest dryad, it seems inevitable that it will soon be destroyed with nobody around who is strong enough to protect it from the steadily approaching danger.

Rising from the shadows, horrific monsters from forgotten eras tear through the world in the steadily growing waves of their invasion, breaking free from their ancient prisons deep below its surface as they rampage and destroy the cities of men, elves, and all the other races of the many continents. Filled with nothing but an intent to kill, the system-manifested hordes march toward the last garden in order to bring about the end of the last era.

As one nation after the other falls, everything seems lost, until fate intervenes and a rift between worlds opens, bringing in the only hope the many nations, the sacred tree, as well as its peace-loving caretaker, have against the endless tide of blood and fangs — a transmigrated war pilot, flying an experimental combat aircraft, the Jagdflugzeug-09 'Kestrel'.

Is this one man enough to stop the monster invasions, which grow stronger and stronger with every subsequent wave? Can the pilot with no name carry the fate of the world upon his wings, or can he only watch from above as the fires of the apocalypse reach up to the sky to consume him as well before the fall of final darkness?

Find out in this latest novel by trending litRPG and fantasy author D.M. Rhodes!
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What to expect: LitRPG, Progression, A fighter pilot MC in an isekai fantasy world, A system-modified warplane, A dryad companion, Relationship growth, War, Defense, Monster invasions, Base/home building, Settlement building, A little slice of life, Air travel, Dog-fighting with dragons, Guns vs. monsters <<less

Fukaze Honzo is a 16-year-old student that frequently struggles with... well existing. Set in the rather 'boring' suburbs of Takabata, in Nagoya, Honzo has a hard time trying to come to terms with himself, despite his clear privileged status in society and a friendship group. He suffers from episodes of depersonalization, with him feeling like an outsider within his own body. As he starts the second year, he finally recognizes that this gloomy and negative personality might need to change, or at least improve his outlook. Just as fortune may have it, there's an idealist, maybe even naive, senpai who invites him, and his friends to a brand new school club. ... more>>

It's called the Culture & Travel Club. A club all about making the community a better place and learning all about the world. And that all starts here, in Nagoya. Despite this, Honzo still needs to navigate the absurdities of living. One day, he might start appreciating himself. Perhaps, even someone else, too.

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Warning: There are some topics that might be a bit upsetting. The characters talk about murder/manslaughter and crime as well as a vehicular accident.

There is no pattern to dropping anymore but I try on Tuesdays. This is also the first web-novel I've written, so I really have no idea if it's even adequate. I literally only started writing for fun and a month later, I have now written enough for at least someone else to read. I'm really just talking about genuine social issues that apply to both my home nation and, not trying to be patronizing, Japan too within the confines of a romcom that's wholesome enough for someone to probably ignore the issues raised.

Thanks, if you're reading this and I hope you at least had a modicum of enjoyment, if you do read the story.

Also, I know Fukaze Honzo's name makes literally no sense <<less

A young orphan works hard every single day, trying to single-handedly keep his parents’ business alive, all the while tortured by a terrible curse.... more>>

Then came the day that a wizard became his mentor - and he learned that his entire life was a lie… His parents didn’t just die, they were brutally murdered; he was not cursed at all; his uncle was not in fact his uncle; and he could channel magic! Struggling to rise above the tragedy of his horrific past, he is now thrown into an entirely new world.

Day by day he must push himself to catch up with his new peers, learning the secrets of this vast new world, while studying the arts of combat, weapons, and magic!

Where do his strengths lie? What are his talents? Is he strong enough to overcome the obstacles in his way?

And why is he considered so unique?

The secrets of the academy, of the missing ambassador, of the hidden dragons, and of the empires and kingdoms marching to war in the east - all have been hurled into an abyss so deep that they should never be found.

Yet Yaric grew up in the abyss, and watching his new world get dragged down by the secrets, Yaric is forced to plunge right back in. But as Yaric already knows, staring into the abyss is easy. Falling in is effortless. Rising back out however, that may not be possible at all!

Only for those who want more than a brief synopsis...
What to expect:

The mc is kind of overpowered, but not in a typical way. And definitely not in an obvious way. He does get more overpowered as the story develops though. Again, not in a normal way.

Yaric is central, but many side characters are very important. The world doesn’t revolve around him.

There will not be any training montages. Power is gained through effort, and training and learning is part of the journey. Some will likely consider the story ‘slow burn’ – the mc is discovered to have magical potential, and then spends many years studying. Lore is revealed as the mc learns. The journey is the story.

The mc’s journey will include training missions, fulfilling appeals (effectively ‘adventuring’), diplomatic missions, small scale skirmishes and large-scale wars encompassing multiple nations. Mysteries and crimes will have to be solved along the way. There will be monsters, creatures hiding in the dark, and apocalyptic behemoths. Oh, and there will be dragons. Very important dragons. They’re coming!

There will be combat, martial arts, different kinds of magic, and various forms of crafting. Different nations have different cultures; politics, trade, and wars between them are important. Battles aren't just groups of soldiers slugging it out. Ok, sometimes they are...

It might take a while to get there, but there are overarching plots over and above the minor plots and story arcs. The main plot starts right at the beginning.

The world:

It's less medieval and more Roman Empire/Ancient China, if they both had magic and 1000’s of years of extra development. Just like they had occupations such as administrators, secretaries, lawyers, architects, acrobats, firemen and accountants, so too does Malvec and the surrounding nations. The sapient population includes humans, elves, dwarves, draugr and lichs. Wildlife includes ogres and vardøgers, trolls and gnolls, hellcats and nightwing bats. And much more!

Technology is more advanced, due to 2 main differences between those empires and nations like Malvec
Time: Civilization has been around longer - by thousands of years. Mass production is common. Assembly lines have been developed. Various forms of schools and education are widespread. Steam power, internal combustion engines and electricity are practically the only things missing. Essentially power generation and storage.
Food: Mages drastically enhance food production, making populations both larger and more diverse. A much larger % of the population take up other jobs.

Chapters on Saturdays. <<less

Ellie would not fail.
Geoff would not try.... more>>

High-achieving Ellie Gardner meets intentional slacker, Geoff Cobalt, throwing their previously steady life trajectories into chaos. Ellie is an adopted daughter of a midwestern crime family in dire straits, sent to Orange County, CA not only to get a college degree, but to make connections with another local emerging crime family, the Sinclairs. Geoff is the secret grandson (also adopted) of a legendary supervillain. Despite this, he prefers to eat junk food, light fires, steal, and play video games. Therefore, Ellie is recruited to keep his college studies on track in exchange for training from his grandfather. She needs to study, survive, and learn to budget both her money and time between her many obligations. She can't do it on her own. But when everyone is putting on a front (including herself), who can she trust?

And while they don't realize it, there are many hidden eyes on them.

"Ellie was on her own.
Geoff was on his own.
They only had each other."

All are original characters. There will be some illustrations/portraits painted by me using traditional mediums :) Sometimes the links get broken, so I really appreciate that if you let me know!

There are 8 arcs planned, this is currently the first arc. Sometimes I'll go through and update with more details/plot points as they shift around, so don't be surprised if some details in old chapters change!

Currently posting a new chapter every Saturday and sometimes Wednesday if I've made extra progress.

Set some decades into the future so I can play around with technology.

General content warnings/disclaimer: There will be some laws broken, violence, verbal threats, involuntary confinement, breaking and entering, arson, body modification, poisoning, occasional death. You might call the genre cozy crime. The tone will generally be kept light and the characters may seem callous at times. This is many of the characters are criminals. They are not meant to be role models. Do not take this story as legal advice, security advice, or as a guide on how to commit crimes. This is fiction and any resemblance to people, places, and things real or imagined are coincidence. <<less

In a world where the ecosystem is almost completely destroyed we meet Zion Regulus, a kid given a shitty life equivalent to this shitty world. He dies though, and through a slim chance his soul was selected as the host for the ‘System’. Now reborn as Cynical, an ancient world devouring monster, he is met with a unique ability. [Variant Break], which makes separate versions of himself? With this ability he wants to enact his greatest fantasy… the Destruction of the Human Race~!... more>>

Concept Art, Updates, the Discord Server and some other things can be found on the novel's website:
https://sites.google.com/view/retracex1000/home

NOTE:
Everything in the novel is subject to change, this is a bare bones run that does have cringey points and unrefined pieces in story and grammar. I'm learning how to be an author and WILL go back and fix every chapter at some point. That'll probably be closer towards the end though which is quite far out, so please, if you decide to give it a read, keep that thought in mind. Also, feedback is appreciated 🙏 <<less

I was taken, swiped right out of my world. My memories too. Just pop and gone, all of it. Stolen. Now here I am in crazy magic land and I don't even know what my name was. Oh, and I'm not even human anymore, that's gone too.... more>>

But I’ve found this kid who’s going to magic school. And now I’m his ‘familiar’ so that means I go to class too. Magic is amazing, right? It can fix anything. So if I learn it I can even fix my inability to effing talk because I’m an effing cat. Sorry, I shouldn’t be so salty about that. I kinda like being a cat. Mostly.

Magic is amazing. Until it goes missing.

Chapters average about 2k words with two chapters a week.
The cat swears. A lot.
This story is also posted on Royal Road. Cover is AI generated using Dream Studio.

Thank you for reading. <<less

An epic fantasy adventure through Hell, with demons and angels, and a couple humans with targets painted on their back. David and Mia didn’t want to be a part of this, but their unexpected first deaths land them in the middle of events grand and beyond knowing. Why are they in Hell in the first place? Why don’t they have the mark of the Beast, like other souls do? And why does everyone either want them, or want them dead?... more>>

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniNovu <<less

Description:
An office worker is reincarnated into a world of skills, magic, and swords. Unfortunately, because of his skill, he is deemed a failure of his noble family. However, Adrian is not a failure, and his skill isn't trash. Because this skill, is the best skill Adrian could of asked for.... more>>

Synopsis:
A tired office worker, yearns for a break from the relentless demands of his job. His mundane routine takes an unexpected turn when he hears the desperate cries of a child in distress. Rushing to the scene, Adrian confronts a criminal threatening the child. Unbeknownst to him, this act of heroism leads to an unforeseen tragedy.

Gunshots ring out, and Adrian collapses, fatally wounded by the criminal. As his life slips away, a mysterious dialogue unfolds, criticizing his "trash" skill, Domain, and lamenting his birth into the prestigious Veridian Family. In a sudden twist of fate, Adrian finds himself reborn into the body of a baby with a peculiar skill.

Upon awakening in his new life, Adrian encounters a floating window displaying his status, confirming the reality of his reincarnation. As the chaos ensues in his family over his unusual skill, Adrian, now a mere infant, grapples with the challenges of his low-ranking noble status and the disdain of his mentally unstable father.

Eight months pass, and Adrian gains awareness of his surroundings. Despite being neglected by his family and mistreated by servants, he discovers the magical nature of his world, governed by skills that determine social standing. Adrian realizes that his "unknown" Domain skill has further marred his family's already diminished reputation.

As an eight-month-old with newfound mobility, Adrian embarks on a journey to explore his run-down family mansion and ventures into the neglected library. There, he discovers a dusty book with an unfamiliar language, sparking his curiosity. The chapter concludes with Adrian's determination to decipher the contents of the book, setting the stage for a quest for knowledge in a world that has not been kind to him. <<less

In 2023, an otherworldly rift spills a mysterious energy into the universe, and Earth bears its brunt. Almost overnight, the world witnesses catastrophic changes—dungeons emerge from the ground, animals undergo evolution, monsters claim the streets, and humans awaken to newfound supernatural abilities. Amidst this chaos, remnants of ancient history resurface, revealing forgotten legends and beliefs. The world's past, it seems, is intricately entwined with its apocalyptic present.... more>>

Zayzal El-Athanasios, a fiery, quick-witted young man of Greek and Egyptian descent, is among the survivors who gain unique talents. <<less

It was the third day without sleep, slogging through with little to sustain him other than coffee and looming bills, that Liam found himself face to face with a portal.... more>>

What other option did he have but to jump in?

Unknown to him, the destination was the world of Crystal Skylights, a universe of his own making. Except now Liam has to confront that he's just a human in a world where Gods walk the earth.

The only edge he possesses is his knowledge of this universe, a knowledge that makes him a prime target.

Will it be enough? <<less

Taking place roughly 40 years after the story of Viena, The Legendary Black Mage, the reader enters the life of a 20-years old love child with "useless" power trying to survive in the tough world of Ersia, and if possible - find the one who raped his mother.... more>>

Little did he know that he would strive for the path of significance.

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This story is not for those who love instant power-ups, easy trashing, simple good vs bad, or overpower thingy. It's made to be a long ride as my escape from my daily life.

I hope - and will try, to not waste your time with this, but feel free to drop it if you don't find it interesting. <<less

Han Nao, the youngest son of an illustrious general, always wanted to be a hero. He wants to move through the skies on a flying sword, unleashing blows and techniques on villains and rescuing beauties. Alas, due to his poor health which prevented him from cultivating qi, he only had to seek solace in good plentiful food and contemplative crystals showing the adventures of real heroes. Han hoped that someday he would find a great mentor who could appreciate his talent, transform him from a scum and disgrace of the clan into a hero of legends. Except he hadn't heard that his wishes were to be feared. Because they sometimes come true, and sometimes much... more>> better than one could imagine. But even the most unbearable suffering is only a temporary hardship!

Translation of the original story.
Link to the original - https://author.today/work/307929 <<less

/// BOOK I of the **Starshrouds and Nervesbane** series \\\... more>>

Chloe was never one to stand out in a crowd. She found comfort in being overlooked. Before starting her senior year of high school, she moves to California, hoping for a new, fresh start. But soon, everything changes for the better – and the worse. After accidentally transporting herself to another planet, finding her appearance significantly altered, she's tasked with a staggering feat. The dream-like fantasy world slowly shifts into a nightmare. Chloe gets pushed into the spotlight in more ways than one. Drawn into the complex web of centuries-old puzzles, ulterior agendas, and one enigmatic prophecy, she discovers that her arrival on this distant planet was no mere accident. In fact, the very fate of Emiarhia rests on the shoulders of her and her two new companions. This world is facing the brink of impending catastrophe and total subversion. Along with two other saviours, Chloe must ultimately decide whether she is willing to risk everything for a universe she never knew existed – all while navigating high school hierarchies, relationships, and classes.

**Starshrouds and Nervesbane** is a spellbinding trilogy that immerses readers in a tale about self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary odyssey of a plain girl who was never meant to remain in the background after all. <<less