Martial Arts Fiction

He's the only one without magic at a school for mages. That just makes him the most dangerous student. Laku arrives at the prestigious Dzidzo Institute with a deadly secret: he's a Zero, completely unable to use magic. Armed only with Awakening, an ancient martial art, he must find his missing grandfather while hiding the truth that could get him killed.

Someone once asked: What is stronger? Martial arts or Magic? I answered: Why not simply use both? In a new world brimming with possibilities—Levels, Classes, Skills, Dungeons, and Monsters—I found myself reborn as a noble family’s troublemaker son. As a gamer, a magical world and a lazy life as a rich noble's son should have been a dream come true. But there was a massive catch. An absurd quest threw everything into chaos.

His secret is out. The Vatariri's deadliest enforcer just locked down the academy to find him. Laku pulled his grandfather out of Vatariri custody, but Senai came back broken. He can't fight, can't train, and the knowledge that could heal him is locked behind wards only Headmaster Nakai can open. Nakai is imprisoned in her own office, being interrogated by a battle-mage who terrifies even Senai. If she breaks, she'll give up the Forgotten Library's location, and everyone hiding inside it dies. Ona, his hellhound shadow-scout, can slip unseen through the tunnels beneath campus.

It's up to Raya to find the last dragon and save the world of Kumandra!

Cradle isn’t over yet. Lindon’s journey may have ended, but there are still more tales to tell. The stories in this collection will show you the world after Cradle, those left behind, and even some legends from long ago. Witness the first Uncrowned King tournament. Visit the Monarchs and their voyages in the lands beyond. Get to know the Abidan in their homes, and meet the people of new worlds as they cross paths with familiar faces. And, of course, check in on some old friends.

Laku's tournament triumph has everyone at Dzidzo Institute watching him. While dodging accusations, outrunning deadly rumors, and keeping up with school work, he also needs to decode his grandfather secrets before anyone can expose him as a Zero.

The six-month penalty has ended, and my life at the Academy began. It is now time to establish my Demonic Sect, recruit members, and make a name for myself. At least, that is how it should have been. Hostile upperclassmen, mysterious professors, stuck-up nobles, and a demonic invasion that I know will hit the academy, all loom over me. As do the vampire, werewolf, and phoenix girls around me.

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido — "the way of the warrior."

Taro is a boy from a coastal village in rural Japan, fated to become a fisherman like his father. But in just one night, Taro's world is turned upside down - and his destiny is changed forever. Skilled in the art of silent and deadly combat, ninjas are the agents of powerful nobles who rule...

The ashes of the Winter Festival settled, but peace was a luxury I couldn't afford. The threats were escalating, and staying put meant stagnation. If I wanted to face what was coming, I had to get stronger, even if it meant leaving Waybound's walls behind.

Kumandras allererste Talentshow steht kurz bevor, und Raya, ihr Freund Boun und seine Geschwister sind fest entschlossen, mit ihren köstlichen neuen Gerichten den Hauptpreis zu gewinnen! Die wichtigste Zutat ist das sagenumwobene Drachengewürz, das allem einen magischen Geschmack verleiht. Das einzige Problem: Kein Mensch hat es jemals gefunden. Raya und ihre Freunde stechen mit dem Shimporium in See, um das geheimnisvolle Gewürz zu suchen. Aber werden sie ihre Mission erfüllen, um das zu finden, was die Drachen seit Jahrhunderten geheim halten?

With his tower secured and the future looking bright, Magnus is ready to kick back and take some time off, or at least explore the Crimson Flame Legacy in peace. Unfortunately, life has other plans. Though he managed to secure victory in the Tower War against Starlit Clay Tower, Magnus’...

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

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The Combat Codes is set in a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat at the hands of famed warriors. Perfect for fans of action-driven science fiction, martial arts stories and LitRPG novels, this debut novel, the first in a trilogy, has fans ranging from...

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