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ODDBALL: My Shut-in Brother Is An Arch-Mage I Swear
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Jan 20, 2026
A48,300words
Synopsis

In the year 2000 Earth experienced its Epiphany. Allowing humans to manipulate Magical Essence and monsters to manifest into reality. An ancient curse being lifted, or blessings from gods, no one knew. Scientists thought the earth’s rotation slowed down, allowing the Magical Essence to clump. Magical Hunters emerged to combat the Arch-Monsters and defend their new essence filled lives.

BUT WHO CARES!!!
Rei didn’t! She still had a depressed brother who refused to leave his house, and a father that caused it by going missing or worse! Her mother busy baking, so she’ll have to lean on her friends and her magic to help any of them. Even though her brother is one of the best hunters to ever live. She’ll drag that idiot out of the house to get some answers if she has too. It'd be easier without feathers in her mouth! PTOOEY!!! An Adventure filled with the essence of friends, family, magic and monsters. At the end, Rei might even know which of those is the hardest to handle!

Note from author

[Urban Fantasy]

Written for the MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 - Twilight Frontiers!

Cover Art: Anonymous <3

Hi Sleepy Keyholder here, i'm an amateur writer, fanfic author, reader and longtime lurker. But this is my first attempt at a light novel, my debut lol. So excited to do something a little more paced out, and original. I've been writing this for a while, but was nervous about posting it. Finally got the courage to publish. I love urban fantasy and the contest is a great excuse to do some writing. I was inspired by the Hyottoko mask and the Hikikomori epidemic. I love all things whimsical, so even though there are a few heavy themes, the magic is downright ridiculous.

If magical essence started clumping, what do you think your first epiphany would be? What kind of monster would manifest?

Please give me a like or a comment if you enjoyed any part of Rei's adventure!!!

Thanks to my friends & family for always encouraging me to write <3

[Urban Fantasy]

Written for the MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 - Twilight Frontiers!

Cover Art: Anonymous <3

Hi Sleepy Keyholder here, i'm an amateur writer, fanfic author, reader and longtime lurker. But this is my first attempt at a light no...

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