by blaster24
Journalism student Jack finds himself embroiled in a world of supernatural mystery, all centered around the mysterious beings called Demons of Darkness. He is accosted by the DDF (Demon Defense Force) and must investigate what’s called the Bonded Blade, a weapon that he is able to recall to his hand. Jack’s father subjected him to horrific training to become a warrior as a child, and he discovers his father is connected to the DDF, and that this training was part of a much larger story, an ancient conspiracy that would make the world fall into chaos. Don't expect your typical fare. This isn't LitRPG, and our protagonist is a flawed person who oftentimes must rely on others for help. This story is more a slow-burn mystery/slice of life than action or progression. It takes place in the real world, and deals with real, present-day issues. If you like Metal Gear, Fate/Stay Night, JJK, or Tokyo Ghoul; you may like this fiction. Chapters are written by me, and never using any AI. New chapters every Monday and Thursday!
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Rank updated 2 Oct 2026, 06:19 UTC
Entry forecast updated 2 Oct 2026, 06:19 UTC
Ranking model: rs-public-oracle-state-v1
Forecast model: rs-model-entry-v1
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Traffic and conversion are both below comparable stories. Cadence is the first lever — stories posting near-daily reached 25 followers 17% of the time; stories posting every few days almost never did. Get the flow going, then re-check conversion.
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.
