<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Gravefiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[thexileverse]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:32:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story contains violence, profanity, and some aspects of gore. This is the third iteration of John's story before the one that is officially published. The older versions of his story had a lot going on but rereading them reminded me of the passionate kid that started this journey. Lights were flashing and the music was playing loudly. Young topless women danced around as John walked further into the building. He kept his hood over his head trying to avoid attention. His goggles covered...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698013771dce0ff3f104ed4a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:46:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c85e7_bae8a79257484ad0b48e55bf843d05d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[John, Diane, and Eris stood together in the middle of the club. They scanned the room in search of Estella. John knew that she'd know who might be making berserkers, but he was worried about who it would turn out to be. He continued walking around until he saw Rob sitting with a group of people. Ava stood.  John walked aimlessly through the crowd of people, hoping to see a glimpse of Estella. He didn't believe she would've allowed herself to be captured. Despite that, it had been over three...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e9d31e55646770038090</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:07:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[It had been a week since John had found himself in the Dark world. When he returned, he found out that Shadow Wolf tried to kill Dr. Lee but survived. The agent guarding him was fatally wounded and had to be taken to the emergency room. Now John found himself outside of Valentine manor on a late afternoon. Liza the maid slowly opened the door for John causing the sound of music to pour out of the building. Gizmo had planned a small party which he wanted to use as a cover to plan his next...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e8760659032ed49bc6e1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:01:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[John followed the group of soldiers up the stairs as he mentally prepared himself as Gizmo pushed open the door to the outside world. John pushed passed him as he ran at full speed toward the group of men wearing masks. A man with a dragon mask stepped forward with a book floating beside him. In his hand formed an icy blue smoky mist of energy. The book opened as a construct of ice in the form of a dragon flew out of it. John looked up as the draconic construct flew down toward him. As he...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-24</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e5f4e14322a9a90f406a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:56:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days had passed since John saw Bezad. He was still reeling from the revelation of another world. John didn't know what this meant for everything he had come to know and love. Deep down, he knew it was something that people would fear in this world. Also, despite what Bezad said he felt he wouldn't be accepted in the Dark World either. Now John was standing in the cemetery on a late afternoon. He had three roses in his hand as he stood before Mr. Zestro's tombstone.   He placed a rose on...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e4044ef7940ceef2245d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:46:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[It   was four in the afternoon when John, Diane and Jazlyn stepped outside the medical center. They saw a large crowd of people walking to city hall. The street was cut off by task force soldiers causing John to realize the press conference was starting. Jazlyn started walking ahead of John and Diane, forcing them to follow her. They walked down the sidewalk looking at protesters be pushed back by task force soldiers. John turned his attention back to city hall where he saw Adrian Star...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e2c50b2d097f708e3b9a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:37:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[John's eyes slowly opened to a blurry figure standing over him. He sat up as he looked around to see that he was sleeping under a tree. He remembered he had been so frustrated that he didn’t want to go back to the bunker. Instead he decided to sleep on the outskirts of the city not too far from where the bunker would be. He realized the person standing over was Diane, and she was wearing glasses. She had on a lab coat and appeared to be upset.                     “You ditched me yesterday,...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-21</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e1381ab4bf1cdccef128</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:31:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[John walked a great distance to Blackthorn District while it still rained heavily. Valentine Manor's gate opened after waiting for some time. Gardens of roses covering the fields gave off an earthy smell. Trees continued to grow at the far side of the yard while blue flowers lined the edges of the yard. John saw neatly trimmed hedges everywhere. A large pond-like pool sat in the middle of the yard. The closer he got to the mansion; he felt this daunting feeling again. Vehicles were parked...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-20</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984dfba0b2d097f708e35ac</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:26:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people stood in the cemetery while it rained. The skies were cloudy, and the air was filled with sadness. Gizmo stood beside Briana and Zayna. Rob stood by Zayna while he covered her head with an umbrella. Jazlyn stood behind them with a rose in her hand. John stood silently in the background away from everyone. His hood covered his head as the heavy rain showered the earth around him. It had been a week since the attack on the city. Superhumans were once again blamed, but John knew this...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984dea20b2d097f708e33b2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:20:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months have passed since the events of Wolf Mountain. Dr. Lee was presumed dead at his own hands. Since then, superhumans stopped attacking zone A. The Decagon was empty since all the criminal superhumans were deported to a secret island. Since then, there seemed to be peace, but the people were still divided.       "Do you think people will be able to start coming together, now that my father is gone?" Diane asked as John walked beside her. He shrugged as he looked around at all the...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984ddd653744f609cc35b44</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:15:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flashback   It was cold, and John was following close behind Ohanzee as they trudged up the mountain. They had passed through a village of Demi-dragons. They were people with draconic features; claws, fangs, tails, etc. Many of them wore animal skins for clothing. These particular Demi-dragons had cold-based abilities which allowed them to live comfortably in the mountains. John continued to stare at the small village until he felt a hand on his shoulder. Ohanzee looked at him sternly as he...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984dcce1e55646770036740</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:12:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise of the Dark Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dark one returns to the kingdom of Aysgarth to find that it has been attacked by the chaosborn and her army. After finding out the fate of his consort he sets out to avenge his people and stop the chaosborn once and for all. Then he must deal with the rest of her allies before he can finally rest. a short story that takes place in my book series called "The Dark Prince: Re"]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/rise-of-the-dark-lord</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984ff4f4ef7940ceef25b6b</guid><category><![CDATA[Rise of the Dark Lord]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c85e7_7e697eeb3e4340178736285a007590db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[John's eyes opened and were greeted by figures standing over him. He sat up as he held his head which was throbbing. It took a second before he realized it was his friends standing around him. He took a deep breath, relieved that he was still alive. After a minute of rubbing his eyes, he realized they were at the bunker. John staggered to his feet as he saw Celina sitting on the couch with her sister.         "You saved a lot of lives." A voice. John turned to see Diane. She had a look of...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-16</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983bc866a55b9536d4c6dff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:41:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashton was a baron piece of land that sat right outside of Darko city. The Valentine Expo was often held in this area. Today the place was filled with carnival rides and games. Children ran around happily as parents struggled to follow them. It was a cold day, so everyone appeared to be bundled up in heavy jackets. John stood at the entrance alone. Not far from him he saw Octavius, Ava and Jazlyn were behind them. He looked around the area trying to see if he could spot anything unusual. He...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-15</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983bb4e9b806d1e11037013</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:38:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[John found the location of the club, but it wasn’t what he expected. He and Diane stood outside a large warehouse in a deserted area. The skies above were darkened as nightfall slowly approached. All of the buildings around appeared to be abandoned. John assumed that the building was closed or he had the wrong coordinates. John stood silently struggling to figure out his next move. Diane followed closely as they headed toward the warehouse. As they opened the door, they peered inside to see...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983baa2a5b6c1a5c987baad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:32:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[John stood outside the door of Valentine manor. It was a cold afternoon as the breeze was stronger than the day before. The snow had stopped but the weather was always unpredictable. He was dressed in a black hoodie with dark gray jeans. His shoes were a dark blue shade. He waited patiently as the door finally opened. Scarlet stood before him with a confused look on her face. They stood awkwardly as they stared at each other. Liza the maid appeared beside Scarlet with a welcoming smile on her...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-13</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983b9f46a55b9536d4c6817</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:30:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[John's eyes shot open as he sat up from his bed. He was drenched in sweat and breathed heavily. He looked around the room to see the lights were off. It was dark, but for some reason, he could see clearly. John scratched his head slightly confused. Was this another ability he possessed? He climbed out of bed, still feeling groggy. He stumbled around making his way to a door across the room. John got to the door and grabbed the handle. He pulled it open to see a fairly appealing bathroom. He...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-12</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983b5af9b806d1e1103647c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:11:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[John hit the ground hard as he opened his eyes. He looked around to see that he was surrounded by ice. Ava sat in front of him breathing heavily. Through the ice he could see all of the debris. The building had fell on top of them, but she managed to keep them safe. John sighed with relief as he laid his head on the cold ground. Ava fell backward as she let out a deep sigh. They were surrounded by flames that were melting the ice slowly.    “We have to get out of here soon. I’m low on energy”...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-11</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983b4720b2d097f708bd75f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:09:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[chapter 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[John emerged from his room and looked down both ends of the hall for a moment. John was had on a pair of black joggers, running shoes, and a hoodie. He had a utility belt wrapped around his torso. In his left hand was a pair of goggles made by Giz-tech. In his right hand was a small. He walked down the hall to find the others standing in the communing room. Once he got over to where everyone was standing. He placed the bag before them as they looked at it confused.    “If that’s the EMP bomb...]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982668f322c09b8312d0cea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:25:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[John sat silently in an interrogation room waiting for someone to come in. Minutes went by as John tapped his finger on the table. He stared at the cup of water for a long time until the door opened.  A young woman with a gray combat uniform appeared in the doorway. She had reddish-brown hair that was pulled back in a ponytail but a piece of it hung down her face. She steps out of the way as a man with a cigar in his mouth enters the room. His uniform is all black, unlike the other soldiers....]]></description><link>https://vibedstudios.wixsite.com/thexileverse/post/chapter-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982648cb3cad227932e23aa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:15:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vibedstudios</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>