Vanity's Path
Vanity's Path follows Vani, a young man raised by his mother in a quiet, remote village. He never knew his father, and life, though simple, was all he ever knew. However, when a certain event leaves him with an emptiness he can't ignore, Vani finds himself walking a path that feels increasingly hollow, as though something is missing, but he can't quite grasp what it is.
The absence of meaning begins to consume him, pushing him to venture beyond his familiar surroundings. As he leaves his village behind, Vani’s journey leads him through a world filled with secrets, powerful forces, and dark mysteries—where the very essence of his existence begins to unravel. The ancient, mysterious energy of Essentia stirs within him, giving him power that he can neither fully control nor understand.
With new allies, dangerous enemies, and the constant pull of an unknown destiny, Vani is forced to confront the shadows of his past and the path that lies ahead. The choices he makes will determine not just his future, but the fate of the world itself, as an unseen darkness looms closer, threatening to destroy everything.
Hello, I should have written this last night, but I fell asleep… So I decided to write it now while enjoying my coffee. I’m giving it a 4-star review, not because I think it’s necessarily a great story, but simply because I personally liked it. If you decide to give it a try, just know that you might come across some weird phrasing or grammar mistakes since English isn’t my first language. Also, this is my first time writing a story, and I didn’t have any friends who read web novels to give me feedback before posting. If you stick around and find anything confusing, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to answer without spoilers. Once again, thank you for checking out Vanity’s Path!