6º Below the Horizon [Isekai/High-Fantasy/Progression]

Self-Published

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Description

Where am I? The last thing I remember... I was dying.Where is this place, why am I handcuffed?

Rio wakes up chained in a dark, humid cell. Why? He has no clue. Surrounded by other prisioners, unique abominations, magical powers, and constant danger, Rio fights to survive, inadvertently unraveling deep mysteries, meeting a girl, and encountering the enigmatic knight "Sunset".

You can expect: mystery, world-building, interesting abilities, an original power system, attention to plot details and a realistic approach. Oh, and mystery.

-> First Person POV

-> 1200 or 2500 words chapters

-> Good world-building

-> Updates 3x/week. (T - W - F)

Follow Rio into a new realm, filled with different ideologies, languages, history and powers! What will he become?

If he survives, of course...

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Cardoc

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 19
Views: 9,427

Chapters(27 total)

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Community Reviews(1)

Olivia_FayeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Wow what a ride. This story starts out grounded and almost slice-of-life, only to spiral into a gripping, nightmarish mystery. The pacing is excellent: what begins as an unlucky, almost comedic evening quickly turns into a tense survival thriller, then transitions seamlessly into a dark, supernatural mystery with hints of fantasy or horror.
The author does a great job keeping the reader inside Rio’s head his sarcastic, self-aware narration adds realism and humor even as the situation becomes more terrifying. The shift from a mundane robbery to waking up in an underground torture chamber and then a strange, possibly magical manor feels natural thanks to that consistent voice.
World-building is teased just enough to spark curiosity without dumping exposition, and the final reveal of the amulet and ASPECT/ESSENTIA system promises something much bigger. The writing style is immersive, tense, and cinematic it really sells Rio’s confusion, fear, and determination.
In short: great pacing, immersive atmosphere, believable protagonist, and a fantastic blend of thriller, horror, and mystery with a sudden fantasy twist. Can’t wait to see where this goes next.