Disgrace

Sometimes I wonder if I should be thankful. Sometimes I wonder if I’m secretly in hell, atoning for some grave sin I’ve done. I’ve already done so much, what more can you ask from me? I’m starting to lose hope and I’ve long forgotten the reason I am fighting. Whatever is happening, I’m just so tired. When will this end?

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From the cracks of space, a small group of people are summoned into a magical world. They are told it is a world of peace, where the Demon King has long since stepped down. However, the deplorable lurk in the depths of society, and the main character that sees this first hand will soon discover that the peace between humans and demons is more fragile than he thought. The main character holds no prior memories and must learn these lessons by dying and coming back to the start when he was first summoned. He listens to the stories of the people around him. His companions share their insecurities and outlooks on life, giving him direction. He finds the courage to challenge the world and all of the suffering that comes with it. Slowly, he discovers the secrets of this world and finds out his past self was far more terrifying than he initially thought.

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Hey, author here. I just wanted to give you a better idea of the overall theme of the story. This story is one of suffering and giving up. I try my best to go into detail on why we suffer and how it happens. However, what I mainly focused on, is to give people a reason to keep moving, to try again. If nothing else, this novel will be written for me. But, if you feel like you are in a hole and can't get out, consider delving into this novel, even if it's only the free chapters.

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This Clueless Hero

My head turned to look at the other two, Alyx and Erin.

Erin hid behind Alyx, unwilling to say anything.

As for Alyx, she held her arm in front of Erin, as though to shield her.

"Hello Jay. My name is Alyx and my friend here is Erin."

The distance between us was clear. Alyx and Erin did not trust me.

It left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth, but I suppose it couldn't be helped.

Mildred raised her hand to bring attention to herself.

"Now that everyone has done introductions, I have something to give you."

She pulled out four glowing purple stones. The messenger stones.

"If you ever find yourself in trouble, crush these messenger stones. Ela will do her best to arrive."

The four of us took a messenger stone from Mildred.

Once that was dealt with, Mildred let out a clap with her hands.

"Alright! Let me walk you to the magic school. Try to remember the path!"

Familiar Sights