A collection of 'stories', if you will, stored and published by the Emblem Publishers.

Author's note: The whole 'Emblem Publishing' thing is just for in universe lore.

The kind of things that legends have in common , are great feats in their respective fields , their stories told , stories forgotten and some stories never known , but also that they are all dead .

But a living legend paints this world and molds it as they reach greater heights . Ikuta was going to be such a person , however the reason he became a person with great power was only because of his father .

The very person who created a great line of legends as well as the destroyer of each , the indiscriminate denier .

Prologue

A woman shatters the silence in the night with a bloodcurdling scream that awakens Tre. At first, he shutters and pulls the covers over his head, praying that whatever he heard was a figment of his imagination. After a few moments of heavy breathing, he hears the sound of the woman again, shrieking as if she’s been torn apart piece by piece. Tre begins to breathe faster and harder as each second passes. Underneath his legs, he feels the wet sheets soak in urine; the putrid smell enters his nostrils. He waits, terrified, whimpering like a prey cornered by its predator. The woman lets out one more screech, but this time cut off, followed by a thud and an eerie silence.

Tre stayed hidden for a time, listening and hearing nothing. He doesn’t hear any movement, no creaks from the weight of an intruder on the floorboards, no more screaming or even the slightest hint of life on the other side of the door, absolutely nothing. He waits a little longer and then begins to lower the covers from over his head. All of a sudden, blue and red lights start flashing, getting brighter and brighter as each second passes. He takes the covers off and swings his legs over the side of the bed, trying to quietly place his right foot and then his left on the wooden floor. Tre begins to put all his weight on the wooden floor, and it starts to creak as he takes each step toward his bedroom door.

Once he reaches the door, he leans in; his ear rests on the wooden surface and listens for anything, indicating life on the other side. Tre hears nothing, so he opens the door and pokes his head out before entering the hallway. He finds a bloody handprint to the right of his door that is smeared and leads around the corner to his parent’s bedroom. Before going around the corner, he waits a few moments before passing the hallway to the kitchen. He looks on both sides of the wall and sees a trail of blood leading into their bedroom.

As Tre passes the kitchen, he can see a police cruiser and its lights flashing in his driveway. He wants to run out and get the police officer but instead decides against it. The boy makes his way into the vicinity outside of his parent’s bedroom and sees the door slightly ajar with blood smeared on the door handle. His instinct is to call for his parents, “Mom… Dad…” Neither of them answered. “Mom… Dad… Are you okay?” The gut feeling Tre had was gravitating toward the worst possible explanation imaginable. After not receiving a response again, he begins to cry as he steps closer and closer to their room. “Please, answer me.” He goes to push the door open and jumps as he hears the sound of hard knocking at his front door. “This is Officer James. We received a 911 call from this address. Is there anyone home?” Tre doesn’t answer, and he can’t answer. He’s stricken with fear.

The officer knocks again, “If you don’t answer, I’ll be forced to enter the premises. Is there anyone…” Tre’s attention gets pulled away as he hears a snarling behind him. He becomes paralyzed, refusing to turn around and confront what lies behind him. Gradually, he begins to turn his head and sees a beast staring at him with bright yellow, a goldish iris surrounding its pupils. He continues to scan the creature from head to toe and notices blood dripping from its mouth, “Hello, Tre.” The beast smiles and reveals its teeth, soaked in blood. “We warned your parents, and they refused to give you up. They ignored our demands and showed no fear when threatened.” The beast's hands clenched, its claws digging into his palms. “My masters will not be ignored if they ask for anything; there should be no hesitation or resistance in getting what they want.” Tre stood there, unable to move, unable to speak, as he watched the beast’s blood dripping from his palms.

“Since I’ve removed your parents from the equation, I suggest you come with me.” The two stared at each other, allowing the silence to fill the ever-shrinking hallway. His fear turned into defiance. His parents had risked and lost their lives, refusing to give him up. Even though he was just a teenager, Tre knew he had a choice, and he would rather die than be taken away, giving this beast and its masters the satisfaction of getting what they wanted. The beast grinned, tilting its head sideways. “I ask you not to be foolish and believe you have a choice. Make this easy on both of us; no one wants more blood to be spilled.”

Suddenly, the front door was kicked in, and he saw a flash of light. “Holy fucking shit! What is that?!” Bullets started flying towards Tre and the beast; multiple bullets ripped through it while a stray hit Tre in his left arm. “This is Officer James!! I need backup at—”. In the blink of an eye, the beast dashed forward and slit the Officer’s throat from ear to ear. The Officer's eyes grew wide with shock, and fear spread across his face. He reached his neck with both hands and fell to his knees. He tried to speak, but only gurgling from the blood filling his throat was audible. The beast walked up to him and placed its hand around his, pulling his hair back and exposing the neck as blood poured faster and faster from his wound. The last thing Tre saw was the Officer moving his lips, mouthing the words “Run.” The beast then pulled upwards, removing the Officer’s head from its body, and with a loud thud, the Officer hit the floor, and Tre sprinted for the back door.

When Narisawa Ako dies unexpectedly, she awakens to find herself reborn in the most unlikely of forms: a tiny plant seedling. Stripped of her human senses but armed with a mysterious system called L.E.A.F. (Lifeform Enhancement and Augmentation Framework), Ako must navigate the harsh realities of her new life as a plant. Can she rise from a seedling to something greater, or will the forces of nature claim her before she has the chance to bloom?

Hierd Die Grace,what he calls himself anyways awoke in another world, memories hazy about that old life of his. He finds himself with an accuired power. To have anythingthat existed in the 1900's till 1950's. Guns, warships, planes, food, and military uniforms, using his power; he wishes to make bloom a village he stumbled upon randomly.

Monsters of the winter, wars with countries, with the ever expanding presence of his empire, Hierd battles with humans, monsters, countries, entire continents with armies, navies and magical prowess. A rift in a medieval world; how will Hierd expand his empire? How will he use his power? And more importantly, his future?

"Hello, this version of Auferstan is different from the Webnovel version, I've left Webnovel in spite of my 'success' there. And wish to branch out."

-Awether

In the world of Veltara, two continents dominate the land, one that worships the goddess Seraphina and the other that worships the deity Vakros. Millennia ago, each deity blessed a hero from their respective nation, using them to lead their nation into a war against the other. However, this merely led to a stalemate, and a long period of a tense peace followed. In the present day, the descendants of the hero that worshiped Seraphina have turned from their intended purpose: believing themselves to be as gods and rulers. Despite hating the direction the family had gone down, the goddess is unable to remove her blessing, as it was permanent.

Enter Drystan, a young rogue on the run from the knights of the kingdom. After an encounter with the goddess, he is given the same blessing as the hero of old and his descendants, but with a directive: to end the reign of the family, either through peaceful means up to lethal force if necessary and take their place.

Within a society steeped in religious beliefs and folklore surrounding myths and the supernatural world, there is a young girl named Diana from Zambia who finds herself in perilous circumstances and almost escapes death. Since you only ever die once, why come back to life?

Diana must figure out a means to survive when death returns to pursue her in many ways, complicating her life. That's when she discovers that death is returning, but this time with a different agenda.

Diana decides to discover the truth about her troubled past with the help of a few friends, but that just gets her into more problems when other people and the supernatural find out how special she is, that death itself wants her. Diana must find the connection between her and death if she and the rest of the world are not to meet a terrible end.

Book Two (Part Three): A Kingdom and its ‘Six Villages'in confusion relies on the assistance of the 'Demon Witch', Lady Rai, as their 'Imperial Hero and Ruler'. This is the story of how their 'Demon Ruler'changed and maliciously 'saved'their dying Kingdom and themselves...in a strange way, again.

In a realm where shadows weave through the fabric of reality, Luxanastands at the precipice of her destiny, burdened by the weight of her lineage and the expectations of a world that seeks to confine her. As the daughter of a fallen legacy, she grapples with the haunting memories of her mother, Roxana, whose spirit lingers in the echoes of her heart, guiding her through the darkness. Luxana is not merely a princess; she is a fierce spirit, ignited by the flame of rebellion against the constraints imposed upon her. With each step she takes, she defies the roles that others have carved for her, navigating a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, betrayal, and hidden powers. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns to harness the enigmatic Dragon Flames that flow through her veins, awakening a force that could alter the fate of her kingdom.

As Luxana confronts adversaries both seen and unseen, she must unravel the threads of deception that threaten to ensnare her. The world around her is a tapestry of alliances and rivalries, where trust is a rare commodity. Yet, amidst the chaos, she discovers unexpected allies who challenge her perceptions and ignite her ambitions. Her heart, though guarded, yearns for connection, and the echoes of love and longing resonate through her interactions. Luxana's path is fraught with choices that will test her strength and resolve, forcing her to confront not only the enemies without but also the doubts within. In "Enchanted Shadows of The Empress of Cinders,"follow Luxana as she embarks on a spellbinding quest to reclaim her identity, forge her destiny, and rise against the tides of fate. Will she embrace the legacy of her mother, or will she carve a new path that defies the expectations of her lineage? The journey promises to be one of passion, power, and the relentless pursuit of a future that is uniquely her own.

This epic tale was born from a fascination with the mysteries hidden deep within uncharted lands and the eternal battle between light and darkness that resides in every heart. Jacob's Legacyis more than just an adventure—it's a journey through forgotten civilizations, ancient prophecies, and the struggles of a hero torn between destiny and free will.

The idea sparked from a simple question: What if the greatest adventure wasn’t about discovering the world, but discovering oneself?Jacob’s story takes readers across dangerous jungles, mystical realms, and into the depths of human emotion. With each challenge, he faces not just external enemies, but the shadows of his own past.

Prepare to be swept into a saga filled with ancient amulets, hidden guardians, fragile alliances, and choices that will shape not just Jacob’s fate, but the future of the world itself.

Crimson is a witch. Some people love her, others hate her. Either way, she doesn't care. She ignores most of the world while focusing on her studies. Crimson has always kept to herself, never telling anyone why she goes to a dark cave every night; the same cave 5 people have disappeared in the summer before. She never tells anyone what she found in that edgy cave.

This is my first story, I hope you like it!

Fifty years after the cataclysmic Second Jewel War, the Land of Spade has flourished under the legacy of Kaipo Kasumi, its once-fractured realms now united in an era of peace. But peace is a double-edged sword, for in the shadows of tranquility, a new and insidious evil stirs—one that threatens to unravel everything the heroes of old fought for. As dark forces emerge from the cracks of a fragile peace, the next generation of mages must rise to confront an adversary unlike any before. Will they uphold the legacy of their predecessors, or will the weight of history crush them? The fate of five universes rests in their hands, and their journey will test not only their power but the very essence of who they are.PS: If you haven't read previous series of The Land of Spade, it's totally fine! You don't have to be caught up and can read this as a totally new story, because that's what it is!Edit (01.30.2025) - Here are the current STORY ARCS!!!Chapters 1-24 -The Gathering Shadows ArcChapters 33-47 -The Shattered Council ArcChapters 55-72 -The War of Fort Vigilance Arc