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Anodite Magic in Percy Jackson Chapter 23: Quest's End.

Chapter 23: Quest's End.

(Loth's P.O.V)

As we ascended, the oppressive weight of Tartarus began to lift. The sphere of darkness carried us swiftly, and soon we could see the faint glow of the Underworld’s throne room above.

Percy broke the silence. "So… what now? We just go back to the mortal world like nothing happened?"

Hades’ voice was cold. "Not quite. You have fulfilled your end of the bargain. I will return your mother to you, Percy Jackson. But as fo...

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Cain: The Eternal Wanderer. (One-Shot) Something to bite into before Anodite.

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The first breath was always the hardest.

Cain gasped, his lungs filling with air that tasted foreign, electric, and alive. His vision blurred, then sharpened, as he found himself standing in a world that was not his own. Again. The sky above him was a swirling tapestry of colors—violet, gold, and deep crimson—stretching endlessly in every direction. The ground beneath his feet was soft, almost spongy, and glowed faintly with an otherworldly light. He didn’t know where...

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Demi-God Twin Chapter 27: The Power of an S-Class Attribute.

Chapter 27: The Power of an S-Class Attribute.

(Iphicles P.O.V)

Ori and Atalanta's weights prove too much to stay in the air, so I land at the edge of the forest.

Before us is a massive crater where once sat a mountain.

And in it's place, a monstrous goat made of rocks and wood—has fully risen, shaking off debris like it’s waking from a long nap.

Only, this thing isn’t just stretching its limbs. It’s alive with divine fury.

Its massive horns, ...

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Trigon Unleashed Chapter 5: Absorbing Sins and Negative Emotions.

Chapter 5: Absorbing Sins and Negative Emotions.

(Trigon’s POV)

With Super Strength, Super Speed and construct creation, my current repertoire of skills was enough for self defense.

But my progress left me curious if I could copy the other Eternal's powers. I didn't have much luck there. And not from a luck of trying.

Phastos tried to introduce me to cosmic technology, but something about my energy corrupted his machines.

When I touched his constructs, th...

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James Bond in WW2 Chapter 21: The Ultimate Serum part 1/2.

Chapter 21: The Ultimate Serum part 1/2.

(General P.O.V)

-Next day-

The doors to Wakanda’s Research and Development wing hissed open, revealing a sprawling laboratory that looked like it had been plucked from the future.

Vibranium-infused machinery hummed with energy, and scientists in sleek, white coats moved about with purpose.

Bond stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room with a mix of awe and nostalgia.

He patted the journal in his coat pocket...

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James Bond in WW2 Chapter 20: The Panther's Bargain.

Chapter 20: The Panther's Bargain.

(General P.O.V)

The cell door creaked open, and Bond squinted against the sudden flood of light.

Sw’Thandi stood in the doorway with two Dora Milaje warriors behind him. They stood at attention their spears gleaming.

“Get up,” Sw’Thandi said, “My father has agreed to hear you out. But tread carefully, Sergeant Bond. This is your last chance.”

Bond rose to his feet, his muscles stiff from the cold vibranium floor...

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Damian Wayne: Dark Son Chapter 16: Talia's Death Arts 2/2.

Chapter 16: Talia's Death Arts 2/2.

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For weeks, Damian was submerged in the science of death.

He learned about Poisons—fast-acting neurotoxins, venoms, delayed killers, chemical substances that mimicked natural causes like heart attacks or strokes.

He studied their origins from dusty tomes and skin scrolls, their ingredients, brewing methods and applications.

Aphrodisiacs, Cleansing pills & Herbal tonics were also included as part of the subjects. A...

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I WANT POWERS! (ONE-shot)

Born of a childish dream that I never really got over. I know a lot of you guys can relate- Saint.

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The room was quiet, save for the faint hum of the ceiling fan spinning lazily above.

Ron sat cross-legged on the floor, his back straight, hands resting on his knees. His eyes were closed, his breathing steady. But his mind? His mind was a storm.

Tonight was the night.

For ten years, he had remained silent.

Not a single word had passed his l...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 6: The Need For Strength.

Chapter 6: The Need For Strength.

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Ray sat on his couch, the TV playing *Amor en Llamas* in the background, but his mind was far from the dramatic twists of Rosalinda’s love life. His thoughts were a tangled mess, replaying the bank robbery and hostage situation over and over. The Chill Clone’s words echoed in his head: *“You need to learn how to fight. You can’t always rely on swarming the enemy.”*

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. The Chill Clone ...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 5: The Bank Job.

Chapter 5: The Bank Job.

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Ray stared at his empty wallet, the reality of his financial situation sinking in like a lead balloon. His apartment had somehow followed him into the Marvel universe, complete with his couch, TV, and telenovelas, but his bank account? Nope. That had stayed behind in his old world, along with the life insurance money he’d inherited from his parents.

“Great,” he muttered, tossing the wallet onto the table. “No money, no snacks, and no w...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 4: The Couch Commander.

Chapter 4: The Couch Commander.

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Ray was back on his couch, right where he belonged. The TV was on, Amor en Llamas was paused mid-dramatic close-up, and a bag of chips sat nestled in his lap. He took a deep breath, savoring the quiet comfort of his apartment. The chaos of the Chitauri invasion felt like a distant nightmare, though the memories of his decoy clone’s experiences were still fresh in his mind.

He had left one of his clones behind to act as the “original...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 3: The Clone Army.

Chapter 3: The Clone Army.

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The streets of New York were a war zone. Chitauri soldiers swarmed like locusts, their gliders weaving through the sky with deadly precision. Buildings crumbled, fires raged, and the air was thick with the sounds of screams and explosions. Amidst the chaos, Ray stood on a rooftop, his scarf fluttering in the wind and his sunglasses reflecting the chaos below.

His clones were everywhere.

Group one had raided abandoned police cars and c...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 2: The Reluctant Hero.

Chapter 2: The Reluctant Hero.

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Ray had always considered himself a man of simple pleasures. Telenovelas, snacks, and the occasional nap were the cornerstones of his existence. Fighting alien invaders? Not so much. Yet here he was, crouched behind a shattered storefront window, watching as his clones were obliterated by Chitauri energy blasts.

Ten clones. Gone. Just like that.

The memories flooded back to him in an instant—ten perspectives of searing pain, ten...

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Infinite Shadow Clones Mastery! Chapter 1: The Sigh Heard 'Round the World.

Chapter 1: The Sigh Heard 'Round the World.


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Wrote this for a friend of mine who's into comedy.

The chapters are short and the story is more for humor than anything.

Still, he wanted me to put it up for people to read.

There are only 6 chapters of it.

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Ray was having a perfectly mediocre day. The kind of day where the highlight was deciding whether to eat the last bag of chips now or save it for later. He was sprawled on his couc...

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Jon Kent SI: Made of Steel Chapter 54: Trouble's Here.

Chapter 54: Trouble's Here.

(Jon's P.O.V)

The golden rays of the early morning sun stretched across the farm, casting long shadows over the corn field.

The scent of freshly tilled earth and the lingering warmth of home filled the compound. But today, it felt heavier—like the world itself was holding its breath.

I stood beside my dad, staring up at the sky that would soon take him away.

Superman. The Man of Steel. The symbol of hope.

But to me, he w...

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Jon Kent SI: Made of Steel Chapter 53: The News.

Chapter 53: The News.

(Jon's P.O.V)

Robin and I sat on a log beside the Bio-Ship, letting the cool evening air wash over us as Aqualad and the others finished handing over the rescued scientists to the Interpol agents. He’d contacted them prior to the mission, which was a relief. We couldn’t trust the Bialyan authorities—not with Queen Bee in power. It was good to know Kaldur had thought that far ahead.

"Our Atlantean best friend makes a good leader," Robin mutter...

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Damian Wayne: Dark Son Chapter 15: Talia's Death Arts part 1/2.

Chapter 15: Talia's Death Arts part (1/2)


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The corridors of the League’s fortress were quiet, save for the soft echo of distant footsteps.

Damian sat on the balcony outside his new chambers in Talia's Quarters, mentally preparing for Talia's test.

Once you reached Master class in the League, you were entitled to a separate compound.

Talia's was like a small mansion and sat only below the Demon's Head own manor, overlooking the vast landscape of Inf...

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Damian Wayne: Dark Son: Chapter 14 :The War for Damian.

Chapter 14: The War for Damian.

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The vibe inside Infinity Island's Arena was electric, thick with the scent of salt and iron and the raucous noise of several hundred spectators.

"Ladies, Gentlemen, and Murderers, it's your boy, the Black Spiideeeer Baby!" The announcer, dressed in a black costume adorned with spider webs, strutted across the stage. "As an alumni of this penultimate glorious killers' club, it is my honor as 'her' student to declare that this is no ord...

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Jon Kent SI: Made of Steel Chapter 52: Left Behind.

Chapter 52: Left Behind.

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(General P.O.V)

The bio-ship glided silently above the dense jungle canopy, its cloaked form shimmering faintly under the amber hues of the setting sun.

The atmosphere was thick with the hum of cicadas and the occasional rustle of leaves, but inside the ship, the atmosphere was taut with anticipation.

Dropping through a hatch on the Ship's roof with practiced ease, Superboy's boots landed softly on the interior organic floor.
...

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Jon Kent SI: Made of Steel Chapter 51: The First Date.

Chapter 51: The First Date.

(Jon’s P.O.V)

I’d never been on a date before. Not a real one, anyway. Sure, there’d been awkward school dances and a few fleeting crushes, but nothing that had ever made my heart race like this.

And Raven—well, Raven wasn’t just anyone. She was Raven. The kind of girl who made me want to pull out all the stops, even if I wasn’t entirely sure what “all the stops” entailed.

With my capabilities, the possibilities were e...

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Damian Wayne: Dark Son Chapter 13: The Path of Strength.

Chapter 13: The Path of Strength.

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The salt-filled wind howled through the Island, carrying the crash of waves against the jagged cliffs.

Damian stood at the edge of the training grounds, his fists clenched, his body taut with an energy he couldn’t place.

His mind should have been clear, focused, but instead, it was tangled in the events of the past few days.

Hanzo was gone.

Jason. His brother. His only friend. His ghost.

Damian had know...

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James Bond in WW2 Chapter 19: Wakanda.

Chapter 19: Wakanda.

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The journey to Wakanda was tense, the air inside the SSR transport plane thick with unspoken tension.

Bond sat in the back, his wrists bound in cuffs, his posture was relaxed but alert.

Across from him, Sw’Thandi, the Black Panther and Wakandan prince, sat, lost in thought. His expression was unreadable, his regal composure unshaken though Bond could sense the underlying guilt that plagued him.

After all, he was an expert in that. ...

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Anodite Magic in Percy Jackson Chapter 22: Loth. Son of Zeus?

Chapter 22: Loth. Son of Zeus?

(Loth’s P.O.V)

The descent into Tartarus was like falling into a nightmare you had no hope of ever waking up from.

Hades, wearing the Helm of Darkness, had encased us in a sphere of shadows as we descended into the green pit behind his throne.

The Shadow Sphere shielded us from the walls burning with phantom flames and according to him, it would also protect us from the oppressive atmosphere of the abyss.

In addition, the He...

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Jon Kent SI: Made of Steel Chapter 50: Too Much Power.

Chapter 50: Too Much Power.

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(Jon's P.O.V)

Flying for Connor was not necessarily easy. Even with the intuitive knowledge of my Ki Signature.

For starters he underestimated his increased strength and left a hole on the base's roof, after I'd told him to take a 'gentle' leap.

Waving away the dust, M'gann and I watched his form growing smaller in the sky.

"I'm not explaining this mess to Batman." I told her.

"He's just...excited. I think." ...

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Beyond Omega? Prove it then! Chapter 2: Fix It!!!

Still unedited.

Due to popular demand...here's chapter 2.

But I can't write this story guys. Not now.

(Izo's P.O.V)

Oookay. I might have overdone it a little. Just a bit.

The cafeteria is now a grand banquet hall with vaulted stone ceilings and tapestries depicting battles, I don’t recognize.

The echoes of clattering armor and the faint electric hum of magic fill the chamber.

Kids I've known since Junior High now carry staves, wands and al...

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Demigod Twin Chapter 26: The Gorgon Sisters

Chapter 26: The Gorgon Sisters.

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(Iphicles' P.O.V)

Two whole attributes. And not just any attributes—ones with synergy. Even in the middle of a life-or-death battle, the thought nearly makes me yell out loud, 'Hell yes, combine them now!'

But I keep my composure, responding mentally instead. ‘Do it.’ To my delight, the system answers, meaning I can communicate with it telepathically.

[Two Mythical A-grade attributes combined. New S-grade Attribute...

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Trigon Unleashed Chapter 4: Basics of Energy Control.

(Trigon's P.O.V)

The world had changed.

Not the physical world—though the dry crater where a massive lake once stood was a glaring exception (sorry, nature). The trees still swayed, the rivers still flowed, and the sun still rose and set over the Eastern Europe landscape where we'd been staying for over a year now.

No, the change was in me. The moment my power fully awakened, something inside shifted irrevocably.

It was as if a dam had burst, unleashing a f...

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Chapter 1: Beyond Omega? Prove it Then. (One-shot)

Very unedited.

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(Izo's P.O.V)

I have a power.

'Overmodification', Professor Hank AKA Beast called it.

Basically, I can alter anything's base attributes. That means, Improve or Enhance existing qualities like making a pen write 10 times faster with cleaner strokes, or make honey sweeter to the point simply smelling it feels like inhaling sugared air.

That's only one part of it.

If I can Improve, it means I can do the opposite. Beast had ...

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Damian Wayne: Dark Son Chapter 12: Hanzo.

Chapter 12: Hanzo.

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Later that night, Damian found himself in the training hall. Usually crowded with Trainees, the chamber was empty after he'd scared everyone away. As the strongest, he could afford the right.

Besides, it gave him a chance to train with the Ashura form away from prying eyes. The goal over the last few weeks was to create special techniques that used his strange power.

Currently, he was warming down after an extensive weight lifting session. ...

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Moon Knight: The Sands of Vengeance.(ONE-SHOT)

Based on an idea from Discord, credits to DoomthePinkPantiesBandit.

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-The Village of Khemenu-

-1106 A.D-


The village of Khemenu was a humble settlement nestled along the banks of the Nile, its mud-brick homes clustered together like a patchwork quilt under the vast, star-strewn sky. The air was warm during the day, carrying the scent of baked earth and the faint tang of the river, but as night fell, the desert chill crept in, wrapping the village in a quiet...

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