Reili

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape.

There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss.

A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage.

But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her.

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Author Notes: 
This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! 
If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

Abyssal Awakening

All the sounds in the world seemed to be drowned out as Alice could hear her own heartbeat. The heat rushed to her head as her mind turned into a mix of confusion, panic and anger.

Her vision shook as she stared at the crest.

Memories flooded into her mind. Her once proud and happy outlook on her family turned into terror.

Taking rapid breaths, Alice couldn't help but take a step back as her limbs were shaking.

"Alice? Something wrong?" Ria called out in confusion, but Alice didn't react.

'Why are the Zenia's here? Have they found me? Is father here as well?' Alice thought to herself as she took another step back but a numbness spread through her limbs, forcing her to stand still.

A wave of dizziness washed over her mind as she started to hyperventilate, the tips of her fingers shaking and her limbs losing their strength.

Pain And Nostalgia