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by Orion Voss
He thought he was mastering gravity. He didn't realize gravity was mastering him. Planet Blackium, a planet woven into the trade and commerce of Dark Matter, relies on the Obsidian Engine as its lifeline. Over generations, the Obsidian Engine has rewritten the DNA of Blackium's inhabitants, granting them the ability to manipulate gravity. Orion Voss, son of Blackium's commander-in-chief, displayed exceptional skill in gravity manipulation from a young age. He was destined to succeed his father, but that duty fell on him unexpectedly when the Starborn Empire killed his father despite his surrender to their demands, and his mother succumbed to grief. On that day, Orion vowed never to bow to anyone, no matter the cost. Now, as commander-in-chief, he is determined to protect his people and, above all, his younger brother, the only family he has left, whom he loves more than anything. His resolve faces its ultimate test as the Starborn Empire demands control of the Obsidian Engine. With their lifeline at stake and the council divided, Orion is left with one question: war… or slavery? What to Expect Dark Sci-Fi Epic—A war-torn planet, brutal truths, and fading hope. Psychological Depth—Duty, sacrifice, guilt, and fierce loyalty. Cosmic Arsenal—Nexus Eyes, Dark-Matter Sword, The Obsidian Engine, The Gynos, Relentless Action—Epic duels, shockwaves that shatter worlds, and anime-style combat Human Struggle—Grief and honor in the face of annihilation. Emotional Core—Family, friendship, and loyalty tested in the fires of war. Plot twists that no one can predict
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Rank updated 13 Aug 2026, 14:28 UTC
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Traffic and conversion both sit mid-field for a story this size. Growth here compounds from consistency: steady cadence feeds traffic, and a sharper hook lifts what each view is worth.
Benchmarks: 8,060 active Royal Road stories, percentiles within the 20–49 chapters band, cohort of 2026-07-02. Conversion is measured as followers gained per 1,000 views over the recent window.