
by Mister X author
After the 'Final World War ', the modern world as we knew it came to an abrupt end. Monsters from myth and legend came out into the real world and sought to destroy humans. In addition, a strange substance called mana permeated the planet and became toxic to humans. Many died off as a result. However, a few of them managed to survive and adapt to the new substance. Those that survived were given powers that were later called Graces. With the aid of other supernatural creatures seeking peace, humans mastered their new magical gifts. Together with their new allies and abilities, humans managed to fight back against the forces of evil, allowing a tentative peace to be formed. Thus, the new world was called Myelv. Now in the modern day, elves, therians, vampires, and many others casually coexist with humans. The world has now become a mixed salad for magical creatures, humans, and who knows what else. Enter Cypher Inc. team, Kai and Zed, who are a group of private investigators that take on the strange and unusual cases of Myelv. Which brings us to New Lionhart City, one of the major hubs of Myelv and home to our detective duo, Cypher Inc. Cypher Inc., make it their job to take on any crooks or odd jobs the authorities can’t. Rogue Vampires in a feeding frenzy? Check. A coven of Witches terrorizing a town? No problem. Retrieving a book of spells that could unleash Armageddon? They've got you covered. Because at Cypher Inc, they promise to solve any problem with a snap. If you’re a fan: Alternate history Detective fiction set in a supernatural world Progressive power system Magical powers Engaging Mystery Witty dialogue Interesting cast of characters Then you'll love this story. Mysteries to solve, Villains to vanquish, Damsels to save, and the local authorities to annoy. Just another day for our detectives. Oh, and welcome to Myelv! If you're a fan of Harry Dresden and Adair Finch, you'll enjoy this. The release schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Rank updated 2 Oct 2026, 02:19 UTC
Entry forecast updated 2 Oct 2026, 02:19 UTC
Ranking model: rs-public-oracle-state-v1
Forecast model: rs-model-entry-v1
Chart history contains only this ranking model's runs; legacy points are not spliced in.
Coupled 14-day outlook
rs-joint-entry-copula-v1
Any eligible RS entry
3%
Two or more lists
2%
Likely threshold order: Mystery → Action → Adventure → Fantasy → Main.
Leading bundle: Mystery (1%).
Estimated from one fitted shared story path; category probabilities are not multiplied as if lists were independent.
Separate entry forecast; this probability does not enter the ranking score.
Overall Rising Stars Shadow RS rank
#8232 of 12,428 · 8182 below RS #50
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