The Cursed Child’s Rise

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Hayase Akio was a kid that, no matter what his parents did, simply couldn’t bring himself to feel any kind of gratitude or love towards them. After a pitiful journey of self loathing and isolation, he ended up indulging in fictional stories to distract himself from it, which only led to him starting to dream… of getting reincarnated, in a fantasy world.

After a series of unfortunate events and death, he reincarnated as Cael Ashford, the first son of a seemingly normal countryside family. His dream was finally about to unfold right before his eyes, potentially making up for the misfortune he was faced with in his previous one… or so he thought.

Is this really just a story about his reincarnation? Is this really going to be the happy and redeeming story that he dreamt of? Or perhaps, is the misfortune he went through in his first life, only a drop of water in the ocean?

There’s only one way to find out.

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: the lazy one-

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Rating: 3.6/ 5.0
Followers: 28
Views: 13,217

What readers say about The Cursed Child’s Rise

“This story poignantly captures the internal struggle of a child born into a life of privilege but plagued by a profound inability to feel gratitude or joy. The protagonist, despite having loving and attentive parents, cannot escape a sense of emptiness and…”
macleanisariggerRoyal Road4.0 / 5
“Both singly and as a series it’s extremely well-plotted. A good plot is at once unguessable, and, in the end, inevitable. An excellent plot achieves this not primarily by ad hoc events that force the story along, but by the unexpected resolutions of the co…”
LurumiRoyal Road0.5 / 5

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macleanisariggerRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This story poignantly captures the internal struggle of a child born into a life of privilege but plagued by a profound inability to feel gratitude or joy. The protagonist, despite having loving and attentive parents, cannot escape a sense of emptiness and self-loathing. His relationship with his parents is marked by admiration mixed with a deep-seated frustration over his inability to reciprocate their affection in a meaningful way.
The narrative is a deep dive into the psyche of a young boy who, surrounded by material wealth and familial love, still finds himself disconnected from the happiness that seems to come naturally to others. His internal conflict is vividly portrayed through his interactions with his mother and father, both of whom make earnest efforts to bond with him, only to be met with his indifferent and often resentful attitude.
The story takes a turn with the introduction of Hana, a transfer student who rekindles a memory from the protagonist's childhood. Her presence becomes a catalyst for change, slowly bringing a sense of warmth and connection into his life. Through Hana, the protagonist starts to experience moments of genuine happiness and companionship, which he had longed for but never truly felt with his parents or other aspects of his privileged life.
This piece beautifully explores themes of emotional isolation, the search for meaning, and the impact of human connection. The protagonist's journey from self-hatred to a budding sense of purpose and belonging is compelling and deeply relatable. Despite his flaws and the harsh self-judgment, readers can empathize with his struggle to find a place in a world where he feels perpetually out of sync.
Overall, this is a touching and introspective story that sheds light on the complexities of gratitude and happiness, and how sometimes, the smallest connections can pave the way for profound personal transformation.
LurumiRoyal Road
★ 0.5
Both singly and as a series it’s extremely well-plotted. A good plot is at once unguessable, and, in the end, inevitable. An excellent plot achieves this not primarily by ad hoc events that force the story along, but by the unexpected resolutions of the combined weight of its characters’ choices. When the characters are well drawn, and their choices believable, the effect is, well, magical. Yet a truly great degree of plotting is achieved when, having satisfied the previous criteria, the plot’s movement and resolution manifest and reveal themes that were always present and, indeed, woven into every layer of the story, and present in each of its parts.