Final Fantasy 16 Rising Tide Novels & Stories

Sure enough, he saw the blue fog outside recede like a tide, withdrawing all at once. The entire Wraith Graveyard fell silent once more. Andrew asked, "How often does this tide appear?" Rosemary replied flatly, "So, you're not completely stupid. At least you're asking the important questions. Fine, I might as well tell you. The Cerulean Tide appears roughly every three hours, but it doesn't happen every day. I haven't figured out the pattern yet." Andrew ignored the veiled insult in her words and continued, "How long have you been inside here?"

He was convinced he would die that night. His feet got tangled in his net. The strong waves made it impossible for Carl to free himself, and he drifted, battered by the waves, losing control. In his resignation, Carl saw something glowing swimming toward him. It weaved gracefully under the water, with a blueish glow, looking beautiful. When it got closer, the creature's hand reached for Carl, but it wasn't like a human hand. Between its fingers were delicate webs, and its nails were long, like claws that seemed capable of tearing through anything. It cut the net, rope entangled around his leg.

Seems like something a King would do if you ask me. We follow the procession down to the shores of Atlesper where Eisa, Thanos and many of the remaining guards are lined up, some holding the banners of our kingdom. My mother and father step forward, stretching out their right hands as sections of the surface of the water take a solid rectangular shape and rise into the air. Cole and Andromeda’s families step forward and place each litter down onto the solid water platforms and step back. My parents turn to face everyone with sombre expressions, and I can tell my mother has been crying.

"Do you want to drown? Is that what you want? Huh!" My chest heaved. "I want to fight back. I won't just run forever." "Then learn when to pick your battles, Serah!" His roar made the boat vibrate. "This is not the right moment for reckless decisions." Before I could answer, a hound launched from the bank, its body hitting the boat with a sickening crack. I screamed as claws scraped the wood. Tristan stabbed the oar straight through its chest, shoving it back into the water, then the river turned red.

Miles away, on a luxury yacht— A man in a floral shirt stared at the feed, now washed into blue static. He blinked, then whistled low. “Well, someone’s got attitude.” He replayed the captured second of footage. Freeze frame. Blood-red sunset. A woman, hands crimson, standing among jagged rocks as a whale pod vanished in mist. Violence and mercy. Death and rebirth. “Mermaid?” He lowered his sunglasses, revealing amused, peach-blossom eyes. “No. That’s a siren.”

Kiyomi’s fingers closed around Hayate’s. His jaw shifted. “No.” Grandmother looked at me. “If the ocean remains still until dawn, every tide bound soul will disappear.” My echoes. Astraya. Azure Tide. Possibly me. The glass device shouted again. A new voice cut through the rest. “Storm systems collapsing over three continents.” “Air temperatures are rising along the equator.” “Emergency councils request contact with Silvercrest.” “Someone tell us what the Tide Queen has done.” The words landed across the avenue.

On her eighteenth birthday, Nyra believes the Moon Goddess has finally blessed her—mating her to her longtime boyfriend, Prince Dante. It feels like destiny. Until the ceremony begins… and Dante rejects the bond in front of everyone. Then he chooses her sister instead. Broken and humiliated, Nyra is thrown away as a “rejected bond” and handed to the Crown’s most feared enforcer. But the Moon Goddess never makes mistakes… and this bond is only the beginning.

I touched my face, and my eyes landed on the calendar. 2016? “Mum... are we not in 2026?” “2026? Are you crazy?” “You have an interview this morning, remember? I've made breakfast. Get dressed and come downstairs quickly, okay?” “Hmmm.” I flashed her a smile as I slumped onto the bed. I thought I died... What happened? My mind flashed back to that moon. Could it be the light? I remembered making a wish. Could it be that the heavens heard me?

I replied the cool breeze touching my skin and he nodded leaning back in the chair. "Did you get the car?" I asked Spain softly. "Yeah Taj and I picked it up earlier," "Imma text you when she's at work so you guys can drop it off," I told them wanting to surprise her and he nodded allowing silence to fall between us. "It's vipers you know?" Taj announced after a few seconds of no words being exchanged. "I figured," I replied as a yawn left me involuntarily. "What do you want to do about it?" Dice questioned.

The atmosphere crackled with tension as Alcides struggled to rise. The chant of "kill, kill, kill" echoed, Helios closing in on Alcides. Meanwhile, Rhesus, torn between tragedy and political alliances, struggled. Helios prepared for a final strike, but Alcides, with breathtaking agility, evaded. Seizing the opportunity, he kicked Helios, disrupting the champion's composure.