Crown of Nightmares

Decades ago, humanity stood on the brink of collapse under the weight of wars and dwindling resources. In this dark time, a portal to another world, Celestium, appeared in the sky. Touted as "God's Paradise," it promised new hope with its untold beauty and abundant resources. Yet, this dream quickly became a nightmare. Instead of salvation, Celestium unleashed monstrous entities bent on destruction, pushing humanity to near extinction. In response, individuals known as the "Chosen" emerged, each wielding extraordinary powers to defend Earth. Among them was Kai, who was unwittingly chosen as the ruler of nightmares. ***** "At last, I find you, my lord," murmured a voice, woven from a tapestry of a thousand whispers. "What a privilege it is to finally serve the lord of nightmares, the sovereign of dread and fear," it taunted, each word laced with venomous scorn. Struggling to maintain his composure, Kai retorted, "I am no lord of yours." Unperturbed, the voice jeered further, "Ah, but isn't that our fate? To be intertwined in this delightful journey, whether you claim lordship or not... my insignificant lord?" Its sinister laughter then seeped through Kai's psyche, threatening to drown him in despair. ***** The initial release schedule is 7 chs/week but I'll increase it to 14 chs/week after hitting 75 chs