The Bloody Gate [PROGRESSION PORTAL FANTASY]

Self-Published

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Description

[Your Action/Adventure/Fantasy novel with a slight touch of mystery. ]

"When you are young, nightmares and monsters haunt your sleep; as you mature, it is the specters of regret and the loss of loved ones that cast their shadows". Loss is an excruciating experience, especially when it looms large before you. Maximus, a gifted sorcerer, found himself presented with a rare opportunity alongside seven others to wield extraordinary powers to save the world. Yet, he felt utterly powerless in the face of impending doom. In a desperate bid to alter the tragic past and forge a brighter future, he embarked on a journey through time. However, the impending catastrophe proved to be far more intricate than anticipated, all intricately tied to a singular portal known as 'The Bloody Gate'.

What to expect:

- Mature protagonist (not your usual teenager).

- Multiple main characters (With 1+7 main characters and many auxiliary characters with a true impact on the story).

- An epic quest to save the world and uncover the secrets behind the catastrophe.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: The_Dead_Mage

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 5.0/ 5.0
Followers: 10
Views: 14,621

Chapters(73 total)

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Community Reviews(1)

Apricity_143Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As I said above, I was one of the few who were lucky to have early access to the novel (even before publishing) and was present during the whole process. This is my honest review:
General: the story in general is unique as it has a main character (Maximus) who leaves the lights progressively to his seven students who are going to shine later on. 5/5
Style: as most fantasy novels do, it's renaissance period with magic and multiple fantasy elements. It might look repetitive but it's different, the presence of other worlds accessible through gates (as the title suggests) which gives more diversity to the world. 5/5
Story: it revolves around the time travel of Maximus to prevent the destruction of the world. As the story progresses, Maximus himself starts to understand what and who were behind the catastrophe. The pacing is a bit slow for the first 30-40 chapters but accelerates with the story till the end. 4.5/5
Characters: are relatable, their interactions are good in general but could be better (looks like robots talking to each other at times). My favorites are Maximus, Albus, and the book of knowledge (my boy). 4.5/5
Grammar: here was the problem. Even though it is readable, the sentences are wordy and sometimes a mess. It may annoy native English speakers but others (me and MTL Chinese novels) will find it readable with no problems. 3.5-4/5
In short, it is one of those stories where you either like it or hate it (no middle). Try 20 chapters and judge it yourself.