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The Eighth Absolute: Madness

Every world has stories that are never told. Beyond the heroes and villains of The Eighth Absolute lie countless lives unfolding across an endless multiverse. Kingdoms rise and fall. Gods wage silent wars. Demons bargain for souls. Angels guard forgotten truths. Monsters carve out legends, while ordinary people struggle to survive in extraordinary worlds. The Eighth Absolute: Madness is a collection of canon side stories set throughout the vast multiverse of The Eighth Absolute. Each tale explores a different world, era, or realm, revealing new cultures, mysteries, and unforgettable characters that exist beyond the main story. Some stories are tragic. Some are inspiring. Others descend into pure madness. Most importantly, these stories aren't just about characters I created. They can be about yours. Readers who have supported The Eighth Absolute through honest reviews and meaningful comments may have the opportunity to see their own original characters become part of the canon multiverse, living, fighting, and perhaps dying within these pages. Every story matters. Every character leaves a mark. Welcome to the madness.

Ru_Astryx · Fantasy · 4 ch

Odium Incarnate

Synopsis FBI Agent. Closet Sociopath. Giant. All of these words describe SAC Imai. A man - no, a thing, unleashed onto the word to exact his hate filled vengeance on the proxies of his suffering. Ready to use any means - legal or otherwise - to bring the criminal element to 'justice'. And not the hollow victory of imprisonment. He would bring the only true measure of punishment to greatest amount of people possible. Death - painful if possible. Not just in its physicality but in the sheer destructiveness wrought onto society expertly hidden from prying eyes. Combat. Manipulation. Murder. All key disciplines of warfare. A war fought by a one-man army in the shadows of US law enforcement. /// Introduction - Justice is truly blind, O.I. Hate. It is powerful - it endures the longest amid the dying stars of human emotion. Hate. Utter contempt for one's own race. How far would someone go. How terrible their resolve. How deep the machinations. To extract their revenge - satiate that cool fire - against the object of that burning hate. What heights would such a being reach - when they abhor the sky that hangs overhead and the earth beneath their feet. Their weakness shackles them. Their humanity binds them. Not a wildfire, no, it would be slow. Painful. Equal. An instrument of justice become odium incarnate. A grudge so deep it would consume the soul. A predator unleashed upon ‘polite’ society. How far would such a being go? To make them feel true fear.

Herald · Action · 30 ch

He Who Hunts Demons

Elmer Hills watched his parents murdered by a Demon Summon at the tender age of ten, shattering his life and whatever bright future he hoped was in store for him. Driven by hatred for demons and a thirst for revenge, he journeys to the city of Ur eight years later and becomes a Demon Hunter, making a living out of hunting the endless swarm of demons roaming the lands of Fitzroy, while he actively seeks out that which had murdered his parents. However, his path is frowned upon by the Church. Like every other illegal Demon Hunter, he is hunted down, but when he is found, he is offered a place in their ranks. Elmer accepts. After all, what better place for him to garner the resources to find the demon that has been tormenting him for years than in the Church? And besides, not only does he get paid double for his services, he becomes a Transcendent. More power was always appreciated. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Strong to Stronger MC - A very revenge-focused storyline - Expansive worldbuilding and diverse cast of races, elves, dwarves, vampires, goblins, and so much more - Lots of demon hunting and steady progression - A magic system with a mix of cultivation and rpg systems - Perfect for fans of Lord of the Mysteries, Shadow Slave, and The Witcher

A_Random_Turtle · Fantasy · 30 ch

Micromancer: Star of a new Era

At the edge of human corporate space a reincarnator awakened from cryosleep in a celestial body unknown to him in circumstances that shouldn’t have happened yet it did. Surviving another reset, a new purpose ignited his will to keep going. The humanity of this galaxy is millennia older than that of Earth. With three central star systems called the inner corporate ring made out of Aqua the cradle of humanity in this world, Ares the most advanced star system and Hades the most resource rich. It was peaceful the era before the fall of the corporate inner ring, a paradise where the richest and most connected ruled but that peace didn’t last mostly because of a war they had thought profitable. Automating war might have been their greatest mistake. “In retrospect we should have stopped after the first billion synths.” - Board member of Cosmos-Z Industries.

MDBA_Writecraft · Sci Fi · 42 ch

Overpowered Talent In The Land Of Origin

In a world ravaged by Zombies and mutated lifeforms, humans are given an opportunity to fight back after the Land of Origin descends. Now, they can awaken classes and become Lords in this new world, Watch as Aldrin reaches for the top with a broken talent.

Voiden · Fantasy · 1 ch

Duality

Amid monsters and murderers, Lewnard Hollick lives on, fulfilling his duties as a Bearer. Shadows stalk the world, and it is the innocent and the weak who pay the price. The Apocalypse can only be prevented by the Bearers of the Astral Diaries, but nothing lasts forever. An endless war has stretched across the world's bloody and secret history, and it falls upon humanity to forge its own destiny.

FukugawaKen · Urban Fantasy · 15 ch

Final Timeline

For 300,000 years, Earth remained at peace under the rule of the immortal Guptas. But peace was never eternal. When an invisible fleet appears above Earth and the Cosmic Shield falls in a single strike, Akshat Gupta is forced to face the nightmare that has haunted him for centuries. A forgotten war. A man who should not exist. And a past stained with blood. Timelines begin to break. Ancient powers awaken. And as existence itself starts moving toward destruction, Akshat decides to do the unthinkable make the entire universe bow before his motive. Even if he must challenge existence itself.

FourthWallBreaker · Sci Fi · 9 ch

Chimère

The World of Fortuna is experiencing a Cold War of untold proportions. Lucian, Prince of Rentiers finds himself and his country in the spotlight for the next and perhaps final stage of the conflict. In a world filled with super humans possessing powers thought beyond reach, Abominations of unimaginable cruelty, cunning and ferocity, and cultists seeking to bring the civilized world to chaos, Lucian's path is fraught with unimaginable dangers. After a failed kidnapping, he obtains dangerous powers that may save him and those he desires to protect, or they may send him unto a path of no-return...

theBlynded · Urban Fantasy · 3 ch

Guiding Paradise [BL]

Kyrian Averin is a highly capable S-Class Guide and Alpha, who has been contracted to Guide a Cerberus Esper with strong resistance to Guiding. Unit S-1 Eiden is an S-Class Esper who refuses to give control of himself to another human being, even at the expense of his own life. Will Kyrian be able to earn this Esper’s trust despite the growing attraction between them and fulfill his contract? Or will it end in yet another horrible tragedy?

shadowmark_umbra · Romance · 33 ch

My Master was A protagonist

Two people were traveling through the Forest of Doom. The one in the back was wearing a blue T-shirt and black trousers. At the moment, his black hair was drenched in sweat, and his expression was one of confusion. Normally, when you enter a forest, you could hear birds chirping, insects buzzing, and animals making noise, but he couldn't hear anything like that. Well, he did hear some scary noises, but he couldn't identify what they were, nor did he know what could make such noises. It felt like something was scrutinizing him from head to toe, but he couldn't pinpoint where that something was. The blonde-haired one was wearing an animal-furred cloak, under which he had gray pants and a white-yellowish shirt. He also had other things, like a sword strapped to his waist and belts holding different items. If he were on Earth, people would probably mistake him for a cosplayer. The one at the back, seemingly hesitating, spoke. "Mr. Alvin, are you sure we're going on the right path and haven't lost our way?" Pointing to a tree covered in thorns, he continued, "I feel like we have seen and passed by this tree three times already. Also, are you sure we're safe? I feel like I heard some scary growls, and I have a feeling something is watching us." Mr. Alvin turned around and gave a gentle smile. "Don't worry, Mr. Joshua." Pointing to the compass-like object he was holding, he said, "As long as we have this device, nothing will happen to us. As long as we follow the directions on this device, we'll be safe and reach our destination with no problem." Not knowing what to say to the Smiling Knight, Joshua shut up and followed the man. After some time, however, he saw the same thorn-covered tree again. His eye twitched before he could say anything. However, the compass-like object in Alvin's hand started beeping. Alvin exclaimed, "We're close." He started walking faster, and as he did, the beeping grew louder and faster. Joshua hurriedly followed, thinking, That thing sounds like a timer for a bomb. Alvin stopped as the beeping stopped. The space in front of them rippled like water, and then two doors came into view. A voice spoke in a somber tone, "What's the password?" The voice came from the compass in Alvin's hand. "Ahem, ahem." Clearing his throat, Alvin's expression turned serious as he said into the device, "Open Sesame." "What!" Joshua, who was behind him, was dumbfounded. -------------------------------------------------- Joshua somehow found himself in another world. After being taken in by a group of knights and going through more than his fair share of trouble, he discovered something unexpected: he wasn't the first person from another world to arrive here. Someone had come before him. Someone who had turned his life into a legend, living an adventure straight out of a protagonist's tale. And now, Joshua had to find his own place in a world where someone else had already played the protagonist.

SPDaydreamer · Fantasy · 7 ch

The S-Rank Recruit from Another World.

For the past 30 years, Gates have appeared out of nowhere, causing massive damage to the world today, but with the help of Hunters, and 2 decades of countless sacrifices, the once deadly gates are now a resource to be used at Humanity's whim. Seo-yun, Korea's number one S-rank hunter, was on a routine mission dealing with an A-rank gate where she meets Cassius, a foreign being who stumbled upon her. A brief scuffle resulted in Seo-yun's victory with Cassius, and with her curiousity, decided to try and recruit this mysterious being into her guild. But not everything goes according to plan when taking the Hunter Test, Cassius' unique powers and appearance now made him a hot topic for recruitment by rival guilds. Can Seo-yun cooperate with higher-ups in the Association to keep Cassius calm and cooperative? Or will this be a string of headaches for her to handle.

Helslayer · Action · 3 ch

Cursed Man

A raw, devastatingly atmospheric story. The core themes of unresolved guilt, trauma, sleep paralysis blurring reality, public vilification, and the haunting discovery of a past he couldn't face. An emotional, slow-burn psychological tragedy of a man called Alfred.

Accuscripter · Tragedy · 13 ch

Destruction of the Rebirth Wheel

Scarlet King has lived and died more times than anyone could ever count. Every death should have been an ending. Instead, the Rebirth Wheel drags him back—into another body, another world, another life. Again. And again. And again. After countless cycles of existence, Scarlet King no longer seeks immortality, glory, love, or salvation. He seeks only one thing: Eternal rest. But as long as the Rebirth Wheel continues to turn, even death cannot grant him freedom. So Scarlet King chooses the only path left to him. He will destroy the Wheel itself. Through cultivation, slaughter, forbidden paths, and worlds governed by laws far beyond ordinary understanding, he will climb across the Eleven Dimensions and tear apart anything standing between him and his final death. He is no hero. He seeks no redemption. And he will not hesitate simply because countless lives stand in his way. If worlds must fall for the Rebirth Wheel to finally break, then worlds will fall. Because after enduring existence for longer than anyone should... Scarlet King believes eternal rest is worth any price. [Warning: This novel contains graphic violence, gore, torture, morally dark themes, and a genuinely evil protagonist.]

The_Wheel_Crafter · Eastern Fantasy · 11 ch

Sovereign of the Silent Blade

He ruled nine dominions. He was called the Lord of Ten Thousand Paths. Then he died, and the whole world came to loot his grave. Mo Tianque, the Sword Sovereign of Silent Thunder, stood at the peak of the Barren Heavens. His blade pressed down the stars. Every power on the continent bowed to him. But the moment his death was announced, the masks fell. His beloved sect turned on him. A bird he once took in as a servant stole his greatest treasure. And his own disciples, the ones he trusted most, were already scheming over his inheritance. He watched his own funeral in silence. He saw the betrayal. He saw the greed. And he saw the one disciple he cherished most crown herself ruler of the world over his empty coffin. Because the coffin was empty. He had planned his return long ago. Five hundred years later, he opens his eyes in a new body, in a quiet city of the Great Yan Empire. He is no longer a legend. He is just a young man waiting outside a sword academy for his little sister-in-law to finish class. But the old debts are still waiting. The traitors still sit on their thrones. And the Sword Sovereign has not forgotten a single face. This time, he will walk the Path again, from the very beginning. And this time, he will see everything coming. A story of reincarnation, betrayal, revenge, sword cultivation and a master who returns to claim back what was his.

zerox_kai · Eastern Fantasy · 23 ch

I'll Surpass The MC

I claimed to be better than the MC. An Eldritch entity decided to put my claim to the test and reincarnated me into the world of the novel I read. But, I’m not alone. There are five other reincarnates? Wait, wait, wait! Why is the MC a regressor now? That wasn’t part of the script!

Anvelope · Action · 1 ch

Nine Lives of the world eclipse

Three races. Two opposing civilizations. One world filled with magic, power, and secrets. Humans and cats stand together. Rats stand against them. In a world where strength determines survival, a cheerful young rat named Fania attends RAXS Academy, unaware of just how much the world around him is about to change,And how one rat known in the two realms can turn the tide of an entire battle. With ancient powers hidden in the shadows and a conflict that refuses to end, even the strongest aren't guaranteed tomorrow. And sometimes, the greatest battles begin long before the first strike.

Jake501 · Action · 1 ch

Fate is Calling (but my phone is on silent)

Evon Pérez is the prime example of an incompetent fool, a slacker who charmed his way through life and left others to clean up his messes. He may have all of Reflector society wrapped around his little finger, but that doesn't mean he's good at his job as this generations Mirror. At least, that's how Florian sees him. As the right hand of Evon, Florian gets all up close and personal with all of Evon's "adventures" and has to deal with the consequences too. He is done with picking up the broken pieces of Evon's mishaps, and wants to go his own way. He hates that fate has been dragging him around by the collar ever since he was 14, ready for something new. But when large amounts of Scryers start popping up around the country, he's forced to reconsider his feelings about Evon and maybe, just maybe, pick up the call of fate.

idiosinkrasies · Magical Realism · 10 ch

Extra's Path To Main Character

The story takes place in Ardenmoor – a continent where Mana flows through the earth like blood through veins. Every human is born with a Mana Affinity, a rank from F to SSS that determines their potential. Nobles hoard Mana Stones, elite academies train the gifted, and the strong rule absolutely. The world has a story. Specifically: it plays out like a novel, with a chosen protagonist, destined allies, legendary dungeons, and a final demon king. That story was already written once. Amaron Volg knows it by heart – because he lived it as an extra.

LOKI · Action · 3 ch

MORVIAN - Prologue of Darkness

Even in the deepest darkness, the universe remembers the light. Across a cosmos of ancient civilizations, legendary warriors, and dying stars, monstrous creatures emerge from mysterious singularities, leaving entire worlds in ruin. Only the Order of Castore stands against the encroaching darkness. Finde is an ordinary boy, born without the gift to wield Ori, the cosmic energy of warriors. When tragedy destroys everything he loves, he sets out to become strong enough to protect others from the same fate. But his journey will lead far beyond revenge, across distant worlds, fierce battles, unlikely friendships, and truths buried beneath an ancient war. For the greatest enemy may not be the darkness that threatens the universe... But the darkness we fear within ourselves. When light and shadow collide, what does it truly mean to save the universe?

FiloQP · Sci Fi · 9 ch

A Journey filled with many secrets

A young man awakens on an unfamiliar beach, stripped of every memory—even his own name. With no recollection of his past, he has no idea where to go or who to trust. Then, a chance encounter with a girl changes the course of his uncertain future. Taking the name Leinston, he sets out into the vast kingdom of Lanexia, where forgotten ruins, mysterious phenomena and remnants of an ancient past await discovery. Yet the world holds more than forgotten history. As unexpected encounters turn into questions and discoveries lead to even greater mysteries, Leinston begins to realise that some secrets are far closer than they appear. And perhaps the greatest mystery is the one he carries within himself.

Jenny301 · Action · 1 ch