Phantom Verse
By @Marcl Camboni
Kaito, an unassuming orphan haunted by the loss of his younger brother, exists in a world where spectral entities, Phantoms, materialize from human emotions. Granted a mysterious 'Echo' ability, Kaito can perceive and manipulate the spiritual energy of these Phantoms, an ability he keeps hidden, fearing the scrutiny it might bring. His quest is simple yet profound: find a way to retrieve his brother's lost spirit from the Phantomverse, a realm said to be the afterlife for those consumed by Phantoms. But as the veil between worlds thins, and a malevolent force begins to weaponize these spirits, Kaito is forced to confront his cowardice. He must master his forbidden power and challenge the encroaching darkness before the Phantomverse claims not just his brother, but all of humanity. Can he save his brother without losing himself to the very power he wields?
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Struggle
By @Arinda Rizkia
Rigel, a man blessed with wealth, striking looks, and an unwavering devotion to his family, finds his perfect world fracturing. His five-year-old child, a beacon of joy, cannot dispel the pervasive shadow of post-partum depression that still grips his beloved wife. Each gentle word and protective act from Rigel is met with a wall of quiet despair, threatening to consume their once vibrant home. As the silent struggle wears on, Rigel must confront not just his wife's illness, but also the societal judgment that whispers around them, testing the very foundation of his protective nature. Can his boundless love truly conquer a foe that resides within, or will their once idyllic life crumble under the weight of an unspoken pain and the scrutiny of a judgmental world?
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