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The Only Truth in Vaelis

In the ancient kingdom of Vaelis, the crown is heavy, the court is a nest of knives, and the people worship stories more than truth. But behind the throne, in the quiet spaces between smiles and proclamations, a different kind of power is being forged. Lord Cassian Vael is the kingdom’s golden prince — brilliant, kind, and impossibly wise. To the king, he is the only advisor who speaks reason. To the princess, he is the first man who ever truly saw her. To the junior prince, he is the brother he never had. To the world, he is a rare soul: a man who rules not with cruelty, but with calm, with philosophy, with love. But Cassian is not a man of love. He is a man of control. Born with a mind like a scalpel and a heart that does not beat, he sees the world as it truly is: a machine of desire, fear, and lies. He knows that loyalty is conditional, that kindness is the sharpest weapon, and that love is the most perfect form of ownership. And he has spent his life mastering the art of wearing masks so flawlessly that even those who trust him most cannot see the monster beneath. He does not want the throne. He wants to become the truth the kingdom believes in. As famine, war, and rebellion tear Vaelis apart, Cassian moves like a shadow through the palace, shaping crises, breaking wills, and turning even the purest hearts into his puppets. The princess, who loves him with her whole soul, becomes his most beautiful lie. The junior prince, who worships him as a brother, becomes his most loyal blade. The king, who trusts him above all others, becomes his most broken tool. But in a world built on lies, even the liar is not safe. As the princess begins to see cracks in his mask, as the junior prince questions the cost of brotherhood, and as the kingdom starts to whisper of a truth that does not come from the throne, Cassian must decide: how far is he willing to go to remain the only truth in Vaelis? *The Only Truth in Vaelis* is a dark, philosophical epic of power, psychology, and royalty — a story where the greatest crime is not murder, but making someone believe in a lie so perfectly that they thank you for it. It is the rise of a man who does not conquer the world, but reshapes it into his own image, one smile, one word, one perfect lie at a time.
Merlin_Hermes_ · 12.8k Views

The Art of Machiavellian Mind

Elias Voss has everything — billions, power, a perfect life — but he feels nothing. As a child, he was sold to a secret cult that erased his emotions, trained him to smile while suffering, and turned him into a cold, calculating machine. Now, as a billionaire, he rules the world from the shadows, but his soul is rotting from boredom. One night, in his office high above the city, he sees her — a beautiful young ghost girl, standing outside the window in the rain. No one else sees her. She follows him home. In his mansion, she appears for real. She is a Veil Ghost, a being from the hidden world between life and death. She offers him a blood contract: ghost powers in stages, but each stage will cost him his humanity. Elias agrees. He gains the power to see ghosts, to steal pieces of other people’s souls, to force them to relive their worst memories. He starts using this power to expose the lies of the rich, the fake “heroes,” the fake “lovers,” the fake “saints.” He sees that everyone is rotten, everyone is a hypocrite, everyone is just pretending. But as his power grows, so does his cruelty. He becomes more Machiavellian, more monstrous. He sees people not as humans, but as tools, pawns, or obstacles. He builds a network of pawns, breaks them, and discards them. He fights Veil Lords, cults, and Hunters, not for justice, but for control. In the end, Elias must choose: break the contract and lose all power, becoming a hunted, broken human, or embrace the Veil and become a new kind of Lord — a being of pure control, forever playing his game across all of history. The novel ends not with a clean victory, but with a cycle: Elias, now beyond human, watches from the shadows as a new billionaire, bored and numb, looks up — and sees her. The game never ends.
Merlin_Hermes_ · 16.7k Views

THE OTAKU'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING MARVEL (Badly)

SYNOPSIS: Kaito Tanaka died the way he lived—bingeing anime and making questionable life choices. Specifically, he choked on an instant noodle while watching The Seven Deadly Sins. But death isn't the end for this particular otaku. Reborn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and granted a CYOA-style like power system, Kaito—now going by the name Meliodas—wakes up in New York City with a handful of abilities, and absolutely no idea what he's doing. 1. Tony Stark is missing in Afghanistan. Thanos hasn't collected a single stone. And Meliodas has just been given a second chance at life in a world he only knows through movies, comics, and forums. What follows is a chaotic journey of misunderstandings, accidental heroism, questionable decisions, and the slow realization that saving the world might require more than just anime logic. With a system that rewards him for everything from making friends to causing dramatic moments, Meliodas stumbles through the Marvel Universe leaving confusion, comedy, and the occasional solved crisis in his wake. The Ancient One is watching. The timelines are confuse, and somewhere, a purple potato is about to have his plans complicated by a kid who thinks he's the main character. (He's not wrong!) --- WARNINGS: · Contains otaku-level anime references · Misunderstandings are a plot device, not a character flaw · Power progression (MC starts weak, grows over time) · No harem (probably) · Yes comedy (definitely) · The MC is adorable and knows it. He uses this for chaos. --- READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: Side effects may include spontaneous laughter, the urge to rewatch the MCU, sudden cravings for instant noodles, and an irrational desire to acquire your own CYOA system. The author is not responsible for any attempts to choke on food for isekai purposes. Please eat responsibly. --- DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction. The author does not own Marvel, its characters, its universes, or any associated properties. Marvel, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all related characters, locations, and elements are the property of Marvel Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and their respective owners. This story is a transformative work created for entertainment purposes only. No profit is being made from this publication. Any original characters, plotlines, and creative elements are the property of the author, while everything Marvel-related remains with its rightful copyright holders. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Except for the fictional ones. They're supposed to resemble the fictional ones. That's kind of the point.
SMomoTempest · 154.7k Views

The Last Child of Belialuin

In a forgotten age, when gods and demons clashed for dominion over the world, the magical city of Belialuin stood apart — a sanctuary of knowledge, neutrality, and unmatched arcane power. But when their greatest prodigy, Merlin, defied both the Demon King and Supreme Deity in pursuit of forbidden truth, Belialuin paid the ultimate price. Betrayed by one of their own, the city was wiped from existence. In a desperate final act, the elders of Belialuin sealed their souls, magic, and legacy into a young girl and sent her into hiding. For 3,000 years, the seal remained dormant — passed silently from generation to generation, waiting for the one who would be worthy. That child has been born. Lucian, a descendant of the ancient bloodline, witnesses his mother's death as a child — an event that awakens the dormant seal and unlocks a terrifying surge of power. As the voices of the Belialuin elders speak within his mind, guiding him toward revenge and legacy, Lucian learns the truth of his origin... and the role he must play in a world already ruled by legend. But fate has cruel plans — for the woman he is destined to hate, Merlin, may become the only person who can understand him... and the one he cannot bring himself to destroy. --- Disclaimer: I do not own The Seven Deadly Sins or any of its original characters, lore, or settings. All rights belong to Nakaba Suzuki and their respective creators. Only the original characters (OC) and added storyline elements belong to me.
Supreme_Deity4000 · 11.7k Views