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

Each flicker of fire that danced before him was a reminder that his wish, his desire had been foiled.

"Ah… ARG!!!!!!" Letting out a scream of anguish, a burst of energy erupted from his body, pushing Alyss back.

Running towards the flames, he ignored the burning across his body as he looked for Velouria's heart and Soul.

Even if Alice got the real heart, surely she wouldn't snuff out Velouria's soul!

Hovering in this swirl of inferno was a spectral figure of Alice while Velouria stood in front of her with a smile.

She opened her arms, welcoming Alice and closed her eyes while Nyer reached out with his hand.

Hesitating briefly, Alice resolved her gaze as she reached for the beating heart floating in the centre of Velouria's ghost like figure.

Just as Alice's finger touched the heart, it began to wither away rapidly before turning into dust that was swept away by the flames around her.

Red Spider Lilies