The Dragon Shadow

In the class-divided, MOD-obsessed Veridia City, a frail young courier named Kai is accidentally fused with a mysterious, powerful artifact during a violent ambush. He awakens with a nascent dragon Anima and a cold, game-like "System" in his mind that rewards him for predatory acts, forcing him to confront a monstrous new hunger and a terrifying path to power while desperately trying to hide his transformation from his loved ones and survive in a world that preys on the weak.

cricket is a private detective with her own personal trauma. When a hot new client walks into her detective agency it changes exactly how she thinks about things. Solving a case that involves kidnapping and sexual assault brings her closer to home. Also, she has to deal with a crazy ex-husband who is constantly stalking her who brings the past forward.

Synopsis: Bound to the Shadow Genre: Fantasy | Supernatural | Romance | Dark > She was cursed to see death. He was never meant to be seen. But the night her eyes met his — the Grim Reaper’s — everything changed. Liana Evans has lived her entire life haunted by shadows. She sees people moments before they die — the signs, the silence, the Fade. But one night, she sees something she was never meant to: the Reaper himself. Lucien is death incarnate — emotionless, ancient, cold. But when Liana sees him… he begins to feel. Emotions, sensations, desire — things he buried centuries ago. Now, the rules are broken. She can’t die, and he can’t leave her. As reapers close in and fate rewrites itself, their bond deepens into something dangerous, forbidden… and fated. He was sent to collect her soul. Now he wants her heart. But falling in love with death comes at a price...

its about how being fated isnt all rainbows and sunshine

A prophecy whispers of a hybrid—a child of both Light and Darkness—who will either unite the realms or destroy them. Zyra Everhart, an ex-detective with a haunting past, is forced back into a world she tried to forget when a series of ritualistic murders rock the city of Eldoria—murders linked to her own bloodline. As she investigates, she meets Damen Valerian, a Shadowborn prince known for his ruthless power and seductive charm. Damen seeks the prophecy’s missing piece, but when he realizes Zyra is the one destined to decide the fate of their world, he must choose—kill her or claim her. Their attraction is forbidden. Their destiny is cruel. Yet, something deeper pulls them together as an unseen enemy watches from the darkness, waiting for the right moment to strike. As tensions rise between the Shadowborn and the Lightkeepers, Zyra must decide: embrace the darkness within her or fight against her fate. please go to link for more book of this series stories https://amzn.in/d/b1AYgYA

Beneath the glittering facade of modern Shanghai lies a secret. An ancient pact between mystic sects and demon clans keeps an invisible war from spilling onto the streets. For twenty-seven years, data analyst Chen Wei has lived blissfully unaware, his only concern the next deadline. That is, until he sees the impossible—a hungry specter feeding on a soul in a crowded subway car. Dragged into this hidden world, Chen Wei discovers the city he knows is just a stage. In the shadows, a fragile truce is policed by a new generation of tech-savvy Daoists and brokered by Qing Dynasty ghosts. When a chance encounter with a terrifyingly powerful Fox Spirit puts him on the radar of the supernatural elite, Chen Wei realizes he's no longer a bystander. Armed with nothing but a strange sensitivity to the city's energy and the reluctant guidance of a young Daoist master, he must navigate a web of intrigue where every alliance is temporary and every secret has a price. To survive, he'll have to understand the rules of the Shadow Pact before he becomes its next victim.

From the author of The Nekomancer (Available on Amazon) and The Satanic Brides of Dracula comes a newly re-edited tale of brutal fantasy and bleak adventure. The Dark Lord is dead. But something ancient stirs in the void. Patient. Hungry. Ready to bleed the world again. These are the grimdark chronicles of Nysta - the outcast assassin, Chukshene - the warlock with goals of his own, Melganaderna and Hemlock - a warrior and a necromancer bound together, and the Shivs - a cutthroat guild of thieves protecting a dark and terrible secret which may save or doom the world. Content Warning: This series contains graphic violence and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised. *** The first book in this series, Revenge of the Elf is now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFDR15R3 I lost my job earlier this year, and I’m doing my best to keep creating while my savings run thin. Every bit of support helps me keep the story going. If you'd like to read these books faster, consider supporting me on patreon.com/lucasthorn - I'll love you forever if you do! Bring knives!

Kaito is a young boy seeking revenge, on his way he will meet phenomenal opponents and will be able to rely only on his blades, means that recall his past and mark his future

Readers can expect a quiet life surrounded by glass walls, a strange psychological experience, a focus on characters, and a slowly creeping mystery. The character grows, changes, and clashes with a system they don't understand. In this novel, you'll find unexpected emotional support, deep conversations, complex characters, and whispers that don't come from outside. It's set in a realistic world with a surreal flavor, where each therapy session opens a door to another dimension of the self. "The Shadow That Whispers" will be a long story... a slow burn, but a warm one. Perfect for those who prefer gradualism, analysis, and drops of psychological danger amidst a world that seems normal... but isn't.

Synopsis: The Order of Shadows and the Legacy of the Shadow Child In the somber kingdom of Lysareth, threatened by a blight of wilting and a deadly insomnia known as "The Unveiling," a ten-year-old orphan named Etan Luwin struggles to find his place. Abandoned at the enigmatic Shadow Gate with a mysterious mark on his left palm, Etan was recruited by the cold and strict Order of Shadows, a brotherhood of spy-mages who view him as a mere tool for his innate abilities to manipulate shadows. Under the tutelage of Master Alaric, Etan masters stealth, the whispers of darkness, and illusions, though each use of his powers brings him closer to the paranoia of the "Echo of the Dark Night," the whispers of the minor demons imprisoned within his mark. Etan's life takes a dark turn when, accidentally, his mark reacts to an ancient parchment, revealing a symbol identical to his own and a chilling connection to the Draining Machine, a legendary artifact threatening to consume the kingdom's life force. This machine is the centerpiece of Veylan Mordrake's plan, the Archon of Shadows, a noble demon obsessed with resurrecting his deceased wife, Elandra, by breaking ancient pacts that maintain the balance between life and death. Now, Etan, the "Shadow Child," must infiltrate Nymorgath, the twisted underground citadel of the Shadow Court, to steal the fragments of the "Umbral Heart" –the Draining Machine's blueprints– guarded by treacherous heroes. Only by mastering his own darkness and the dangerous whispers of his mark can Etan unravel the legacy of his abandonment and prevent Lysareth from being consumed, left... abandoned to death.

After being imprisoned wrongfully , A hitman turned into a bloodthirsty fiend , and, Both cops and the guild members are trying to liquidate him ... Yet , They don't know their rival is not the only threat to their system .

"Some shadows aren't cast by the sun... they are born from the people we love the most." Elara was supposed to be strong — the eldest, the example, the quiet protector of a house that never asked how she was doing. But the silence grew heavier during lockdown. Between online classes, suffocating expectations, and the pressure to never break, she forgot what it felt like to simply breathe. Mira, her younger sister, was the fire — wild, loud, and unwilling to play by anyone's rules. But when that fire was misunderstood, punished, and nearly taken away, it triggered a storm neither of them were ready for. As betrayal, loss, and rebellion rise in their home, two sisters are forced to confront a truth they’ve both been avoiding: that love alone isn’t always enough to save someone. Can two girls lost in their own shadows find the light before it's too late?

In a world where cities float above the earth and ancient beasts roam the land, truth has long since been buried beneath the clouds… Seventeen-year-old Aryan has lived his entire life in a cursed land city — a crumbling outpost surrounded by monsters with fangs like swords and demons with human faces. His mother, a low-tier Light wielder, died from a mysterious illness when he was seven. His father? Vanished in a classified government mission years earlier, investigating the very secrets the world refuses to speak of — the beasts, the demons… and the floating cities themselves. No one knows Aryan exists — not the ruling government, not the elite nobles who live high above in shining cities suspended 1000 feet in the sky, not even the assassin guilds and rebel warlords fighting for scraps of power on the surface. But Aryan is about to shatter their silence. Hidden within this fractured world lies a shattered ancient artifact — a mysterious cube once powerful enough to hold the balance between land, sky, and beyond. Split into four fragments, each held in secret corners of the world — from the heavenly Sky Government cities to the beast-infested wilds — its true purpose is unknown… but it calls to Aryan. As he journeys across deadly lands aboard flying warships, hunted by assassins, tracked by beasts, and haunted by fragments of his parents’ forgotten legacies, Aryan begins to uncover a terrifying truth: The cities were never meant to float... The beasts were never meant to exist... And he was never meant to survive. But fate doesn’t care what the world intended. Aryan is coming — and he’s not just looking for answers. He’s looking to break the sky open.

Ash lives in the quiet space between attention and absence — a watcher, a listener, a boy most people overlook. In a world where secrets are currency and truth is never simple, he trades in glimpses and guesses, building a life out of things left unspoken. As he follows the threads of knowledge, strange talents, and quiet possibility, he begins to uncover something more personal than mystery: potential. Not quite a thief, not quite a spy, and not quite ordinary, Ash walks the line between what is and what might be. His journey isn't about saving the world — it's about discovering what he might be to it.

When justice becomes the enemy and the truth hides in shadows, how far would you go to uncover it? Emma Carter has it all—a thriving career as a top-tier defense attorney, a loving husband, and a sharp sense of justice. But her perfect world shatters the night her husband, Daniel, is found murdered in their home—and Emma is arrested for the crime. Cleared of the charges but not the suspicion, Emma sets out to uncover what really happened. As she digs deeper into Daniel’s secret life, she uncovers a web of deceit, buried debts, and a conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything she imagined. Her pursuit of the truth entangles her with dangerous criminals, a haunting betrayal, and a brother-in-law hiding a terrifying secret. With the help of a loyal friend and a sharp-minded detective, Emma must expose the lies that led to Daniel’s death—before she becomes the next target. Shadow of Deception is a gripping crime thriller about betrayal, courage, and a woman who refuses to let the truth stay buried.

This is the story of Lucien Dion — the cold and ruthless CEO of Dion Biotics. A man shrouded in mystery, whose life is filled with silent scars and a long line of dark family secrets. Lucien enters the spotlight when his Mother, Lara Dion — whom he deeply resents, finally reveals his existence. This revelation stuns the board of directors at Dion Biotics, especially those who were plotting to take the company from Lara under the excuse that, as a woman without an heir, she was unfit to lead. Now exposed, these wolves begin to stir and amongst them is Mrs. Gloria Dubois, one of the fiercest players in the game, determined to uncover what lies beneath the surface of the Dion legacy. As Lucien reclaims what was meant to be his, he crosses paths with Bernadette — a soft, demure young woman whose gentle nature stands in stark contrast to his coldness. But what is amusing is that a chain of buried history binds them both and it is only a matter of time before everything unravels. This is a story of power, family, betrayal, hidden identities and a dangerous love that will question everything you thought you knew. DARE to step into the shadows?

She woke up in a stranger’s body — a billionaire’s fiancée — with only one mission: uncover his darkest secrets. But the deeper she digs, the more tangled their fates become. Homeless hacker Raven never imagined her life would take such a surreal turn. One moment, she was scraping by in the shadows of the city; the next, she was living a life of luxury — in the body of Sophia Blake, engaged to the enigmatic tech mogul, Aiden Cross. Assigned by a mysterious system to expose Aiden’s hidden crimes, Raven must navigate a world of power, deception, and danger. But the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to tell friend from foe… and to resist the undeniable pull toward the man she was supposed to betray. In a game where trust is a weapon, and love is a risk, will Raven choose revenge or redemption? Or will she lose herself in the billionaire’s shadow forever?

A girl who gone tired of her village decided to leave it, but it was center around a mysterious forest, they call it the Enchanted Forest, dragons, and demons are what they said that lived in this forest, but she doesn't care she still wanna achieve her dreams, and it was to explore the whole world, but before she does that, she will tackle first her very first exploration, the mysterious forest that makes their village hidden to the others.

Avalon was meant to be a prison— A world cursed by gods, buried in silence, and left to rot beneath the chains of a dead war. But prophecy doesn’t die quietly. Erebus, god of chaos and corruption, stirs within his sealed continent, his whispers driving mortals mad and monsters loyal. A Goddess, long thought lost, gave her soul to seal him. The Pendragon, king of dragons, gave his life to trap him. And together… they vanished from history. Until now. A boy falls into Avalon—a stranger to its gods, yet bound to its oldest prophecy. Hunted by one side, doubted by the other, he carries no sword, no name, and no idea why fate marked him. But the cursed blade waits. The demon armies shift. And the gods who buried the truth watch closely, hoping the cycle breaks before he learns what he is: The heir to betrayal. The key to balance. Or the one who frees the dark.

In a world where magic reigns supreme, the powerhouses of the world cast deep, dark shadows. The weak, if they were lucky to survive, could only live like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Lucian and the villagers of Onyx were examples of such lambs. While they hoped for a peaceful life, destiny had other plans. . . . Powerless to fight back, Lucian despaired as the acrid smell of blood permeated his senses. Dead. Everybody was dead. The corpses of his loved ones lay mangled, torn, and lifeless across his feet. The loss of his family had left him despaired, broken. But... This wouldn't be the end. He wouldn't let it be. He'd get his revenge on whoever did this. By any means necessary. He'd smother his enemies with their own shadow. Armed with the knowledge granted to him by a clandestine organization, he would expand his power, refine his magic, build connections, and ensure retribution upon his foes. He would become The Supreme Shadow.

Evans Diamond vivait une vie insouciante et ne manquant de rien. Jusqu'au jour où il fut au courant du secret sombre de ses parents. Une sorte de secte vouant un culte à des ombres maléfiques. Il fut soumis de force à ce culte en me transformant en ombre. Mais il réussi à garder une part humaine et devint un être mi-humain, mi-ombre. Chaque nuit il doit survivre et échapper à ces ombres qui le surveillent le jour et l'attaque la nuit, bien décider à faire de lui l'un des leurs........

Who are you?" I sluttered, attempting to take a step back but my feet seemed rooted to a spot. The mysterious man smiled, his eyes glinting in amusement, "I am someone who knows you," he said, his voice dripping with an otherworldly intensity. "I am someone who has been waiting for you." I looked around, I was surrounded by lifeless Bodies, slaughtered brutally by something worse than a monster, "What happened here?" I asked, struggling to keep my voice steady. The mysterious man chuckled, the sound sending shivers down my spine. "They are dead, you killed them all." He said, his eyes glistening in happiness, "You've become the person I knew you would be." I felt a pang, I looked at my hands, they were covered with blood. However, the question remains: did I really kill all these people? If yes… then who or what am I?

From soldier to marshal

In the monsoon-drenched Pink City of Jaipur, a timid scholarship student named Rihan Malik is a constant target for bullies at his elite college. His life is a relentless storm of fear and humiliation until he's rescued by Ruhi Soni , the College President and an untouchable figure of grace and power. Ruhi takes Rihan under her protection, and his life transforms. The bullying stops, and he finds himself safe in the shadow of her immense influence. As their bond deepens and a romance blossoms, Rihan begins to see the subtle cracks in Ruhi's flawless exterior. But as Rihan's world becomes brighter, a new, more sinister darkness gathers. He soon realizes that a far more dangerous and terrifying force is surrounding him and that was invisible to him. Can he uncover the truth that was thriving in the shadow?

Kael Vire wakes up in a deadly assassin school with no memory — only a cursed dagger with his name. Hunted by shadows and secrets, can he survive long enough to discover the truth? | Genre | Fantasy or Action | | Language | English | | Tags | assassin, magic, school, mystery, dagger, shadow, teen, survival |