by TragicSnail
Alex has never had an easy life. Born into a world where power determines everything, he has spent his entire life being treated as worthless. He has no great name, no powerful connections, and no reason to believe his life will ever change. Until the day he awakens. For the first time, Alex has a chance to become something more. But power comes with a price. Beyond the safety of civilization lies a world filled with monsters, Relics, and dangers that humanity barely understands. And within the walls of the Dominion, secrets have been buried for generations. As Alex grows stronger and begins uncovering the truth behind his power, he finds himself drawn into a conflict far greater than he ever imagined. Because some powers were never meant to exist. And Alex may be the first to awaken one of them. His journey has only just begun.
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Entry forecast updated 9 Oct 2026, 07:08 UTC
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Readers who find this story follow it at a high rate; there just aren't enough of them. In our cohort data, near-daily posting lifted the odds of reaching 25 followers from ~0% to 17% — more chapters, shoutout swaps and ads buy the eyeballs this conversion deserves.
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