Battle of horrors

#WSA2026 In a vast, indifferent cosmos, life feels meaningless—that death becomes the only act that truly matters. A cohort of youths awakens to this brutal truth when an apocalyptic catalyst shatters their world nearly driving to extinction. Making them seek powers gained from a mysterious system, they fight desperately to survive, contain, and eradicate the invading horror. Yet these actions drags them deeper into dread. The challenges are multiplied, opportunities becomes twisted and the line between savior and monster begins to blur. Driven by revenge and the duty of becoming the final hope of their ancestral world, they push forward. They gain the power they need… and they succeed. But what happens when the drive for power and authority vanishes? After all power without purpose is hollow. Now, with their old reasons gone, these youths who would grow must change, adapt, and forge new meaning while facing the true horrors of the cosmos—gods and ancient creatures that make their previous battles seem small. This is not just a story about gaining strength. This is the story of what comes after. A dark, slow-burn cosmic horror where survival is only the beginning. ----- Author's Note: English isn’t my main language, so please feel free to point out any mistakes—they’ll help me improve a lot! I’m new to web novels and still growing as a writer. This is a slow-burn story. The early chapters build the world, characters, and atmosphere carefully. If you don’t have time to read chapter-by-chapter right now, just add it to your library and come back when Volume 1 ends (around chapter 40–50). Thank you! ☺️ If you’re enjoying the journey so far, I’d be incredibly grateful for your support: reviews, power stones, and (if possible) gifts. Every bit helps new stories grow. Want to see more illustrations, discuss the novel, or chat with other readers? Join the Discord community: https://discord.gg/k8z4zxF9R (or https://discord.gg/trouble7_incarnate) Thank you so much for reading!j