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Shrouded SeascapeMysteries of the Earthsea

诡秘地海

Deep below the earth’s surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in... Read more
Deep below the earth’s surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.

Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.

Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity’s past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.

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TL Note: I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too? Collapse
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    I don’t know why ? But I just can’t get interested in reading the next chapters is looks like something Is missing, some plots or world development or backstory… idk why just I am just reading for the sake of praise done by lotm author I want to see why he praise this ? ,, but till now I have not get any interesting part ,, there is only exploration nothing just he gots the island and then explore then leave it , I mean it will be only that , it sometimes I wonder if something else he can do other then exploration, and lore wise nothing is deep just he want to reach the surface ,, ….
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      What Chapter have you exactly read till? There is a reason this novel has mystery tag.
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      What you just described is mystery. You need to invest time and effort in reading before actually getting to the good part. But I understand that not every novel will meet its destined reader. Try brute forcing your way by reading and see where that leads you.
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    The fact that the author of LoTM praises this novel is enough to read about 200 chapters or more before giving his rating
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    • 5.0
    5.0
    My synopsis:

    A man mysteriously finds himself in an unknown world full of darkness and mysteries. Determined to go back home, he sets off on a very dangerous mission full of threats, deaths and constantly threads on life and death situations all for the sake of going back home. Will the man ever go back home? Or will he instead be stuck in this dark world and be subjected to his own insanity?

    My review:

    I like it tbh. Imagine LOTM but its all about being a captain of a ship, all about seas and whatever is underneath it. There's also artifacts (reference to SCP). The story is very thrilling, it keeps you on your toes (this is not a Drake reference). Very clear characters, has their own stories without taking too much of a chapter (squeak squeak). Very capable mc, very seasoned (too much in fact, poor dude). Harem (I'm only at chapter 104. So if you like Harem, you'll get your waifus. If you dont like Harem, dont worry, the author doesn't make the Harem as its main selling point. Probably just to lure in horny readers). I'm not too clear on the power structure of this universe cuz it hasnt been explained very well yet as of chapter 104. Lovecraftian stuff, very intriguing. Blood, gore, death, sadness, etc. All that stuff y'know.
    Constant progression. With each chapter you read you can actually feel the story progressing and that it really has this sense of goal or objective that is aiming towards (though that sounded like common sense its kinda hard to actually find a novel that has a clear sense of goal that readers should actually know what the fuq they're reading about).

    And in my opinion, this novel stands toe to toe with big novels like LOTM, LM, RI and many more.

    Overall, I give this novel a 4 stars out of 5. I rated it 4 because there have only been 100+ chapters as of writing this review.
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      Please, What's LM?
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        Legendary Mechanic
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          Thanks
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      It sounds similar to Deep Sea Embers .
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      LM ?
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    LIGHT... GATES... SUN... SPC... SPC001...
    shocked3
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      Are you alright buddy? You look like you are having a stroke.
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      Terra abandonada dos deuses
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    Has anyone read this far enough to know if its good or not?
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      It's good, trust me.
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      Its pretty good alright. It has the feel of LOTM whilst being its own thing.
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    The cover is a badass drawing of Cthulhu, looking all menacing and shit. Then there's the guy, who looks so out of place. Mf is facing an Eldritch being and just🧍‍♂️
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      LMFAO 💀
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    Quote: Kazume110
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      You're* whoknows
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      It's temporary.
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    It’s sad how my friend was struck from the medical register for sleeping with a patient.
    He was a great vet.
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      9.8/10.
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      It gets progressively worse swindler
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