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Apex: shards of a broken crown

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Author: StarOfChaos_01

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Shinei Hassaikai was a special child born with a monstrous instinctual prowess for unarmed fighting which led to him becoming a legendary figure of adoration and fear amongst the common thugs and the denizens of the underworld. A fatal incident occurred during his middle school days which led to him and his parents moving out of the remote and isolated town they lived in to the Imperial Capital of the United San Magnolia Empire where the main branch of his family resided.
There, he anchored his roots once more and founded the legendary underworld gang comprised of members with big connections in the elite circles of society called Apex together with his childhood friend who was also his lover. Together, they blazed through the underworld ranks and by the time they reached their first year of high school, they had become so big and so strong that they were unrivalled even by the once predominant gangs of the city.
The power held by the two leaders of Apex was so great that greed, jealousy envy and treacherous thoughts began to fester amongst the members of Apex and the suppressed gangs eventually leading to an incident so large in scale that by the time morning came, the empire’s streets were awash with rivers of blood and dismembered corpses.
The balance of power of the underworld organizations irreversibly collapsed on that day and yet the leaders of Apex somehow managed to weather the storm coming out on top, however, they did come out unscathed. The second of the two leaders and her cohort mysteriously vanished without a trace during the conflict and most of the powerhouses of Apex became either crippled or narrowly avoided death only to remain in a vegetative state.
Left without much of a choice, Apex disbanded on that day and Shinei seeking a new start away from the pull of the underworld, transfers schools back to the isolated and remote town where he grew up. The peace and tranquility he sought became elusive when the past he sought to leave behind followed him to the isolated town. To make matters worse, gruesome murders and mysterious disappearances start to the haunt the town and when others sought to flee, they found themselves unable to do so barred by a supernatural barrier which also blocked the town residents from communicating with the outside world.
Can Shinei withstand the implications behind the truth of the mysterious disappearances and when the existence of the supernatural begins to gradually reveal itself, can he unlock the truths about the fatal incident which drove him out of the town in the first place and will it be enough to weather the approaching storm?

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Sharman_Mandeya

is a chilling and suspenseful horror novel that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. With its well-developed characters, atmospheric descriptions, and skillful pacing, the book creates a sense of dread and unease that lingers long after the final page. While some plot twists may be predictable, the overall enjoyment of the novel is not diminished. The main characters are multi-dimensional and relatable, adding depth to the story. Fans of the genre will find "Whispers in the Shadows" to be a captivating and satisfying read, making it a worthy addition to any horror lover's collection.

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Tapiwanashe_Nhau

How phenomenal... I have no other words that can describe such mesmerizing piece of literature. The character development is so intelligently thought out that it leaves the viewer in total awe. The writing quality is not that if the average author as each word sucks into another world, a world that not even your wildest imagination and dreams could have thought off.

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Avatar_Sokka

So far this story is interesting i hope you continue it and produce more works like this

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Joshua_Bassey_0428

A really interesting read. I like how the author humanises he's characters. It really makes them feel like real people I've met. The I really can't wait to read more of this book and see where the characters will go. I only hope that the author doesn't give the characters too much plot armor. Make me feel something. Let there be happy moments, sad moments, moments of triumph and moments of despair. I'm excited to watch this story grow and unravel. I wish the author my best

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Ryan_Chingodza

A great start to a great book....an automatic five stars in my opinion. When i first picked it up i was dreading an info dump right at the start but boy was i pleasantly surprised!! Im really looking forward to reading more of this

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StarOFCalamity

an interesting take on an interesting concept, i look forward to more from the author

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Takashi_Izuma

it has the prelude to a great book in the making with a great idea and great character interaction in the first chapter. it still remains to be seen how the author will develop his book but for now, this is worthy of my attention

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