Shadow Lord Return

In the world of Tenebrous, where darkness births monsters and shadows hold secrets, Kael emerges as an unlikely protagonist. Once a promising E-class hunter, his life was shattered when his clan was massacred and he was framed for their murder. Now branded as a traitor by the Hunter's Guild, Kael survives in the shadows, driven solely by his quest for revenge against those who destroyed everything he held dear. A mysterious awakening triggers the activation of a hidden system, marking Kael as its chosen vessel. This ancient power recognizes his rare Shadow Affinity – a trait occurring in perhaps one hunter in ten thousand – and sets him on a path toward unimaginable strength. As he navigates this new reality, Kael discovers he can manipulate darkness itself, moving unseen and striking from the very shadows. The story follows Kael's journey through a complex world where hunters are ranked from F-class novices to the legendary SSS-class masters who can reshape reality. Within this hierarchy, Kael must navigate treacherous political landscapes, forge unexpected alliances, and confront ancient mysteries while pursuing his vengeance. His path becomes intertwined with powerful forces – including enigmatic figures who seem to understand more about his destiny than they reveal. Through trials and tribulations, Kael evolves from a hunted traitor into something far more formidable. Each challenge pushes him closer to his goal of revenge, but also reveals deeper truths about Tenebrous and his place within it. As he rises through the ranks, he must confront whether his pursuit of vengeance will consume him entirely, or if he can forge a different path – one that balances his desire for justice with the weight of his growing power. Will Kael remain forever bound to the shadows of his past, or will he emerge as something greater – a force capable of reshaping the very fabric of Tenebrous?

“How long has it been?” 10,000,000 Years, a period of time which he dwelled in the endless abyss as a captive of war. After his fall, he lost everything to the hands of those who stand above the heavens. The twelve gods of the constellations, the Primal Zodiacs! Creatures who descended down from the absolute light to consume all. He fought against them only to fall prey to their destruction, locked away in the endless Abyss. Astroth Vermont lost it all, his will, his empire, his powers and his mind, all he knew was despair. But that’s until he woke up, Returning back to the world as someone else. The Blackest Evil was reincarnated as the Tenth Young Master of the Reinhart Family. His return is going to shape the world, returning all into chaos! Will he exact his revenge? Who knows, welcome to the land of carnage

“Reincarnation? Rebirth? Regression? What bullshit!” These were Julian's words when he realised the world rejected his desire to rest and pushed him toward destruction. He once watched his kingdom fall and endured losing his lover after reincarnation. “I've had enough…” Julian's spirit shattered, and he died fighting the Devils who destroyed the world. He wouldn't fight again. He couldn't endure another life. He shouldn't have sought happiness. Yet, once again, he—Returned. Reincarnation on Earth, Reborn after his failure, then regressing to before everything happened, he then returned to Avalon, his fallen kingdom. With fractured memories and a jaded heart, he refused to follow the same path. 'This time I will stop her death.' But, [◊ Awaken, My Dear Child, you can still save Avalon! ◊] The Goddess Solaria wouldn't let him rest.  [◊ I will grant you the power to change your fate. ◊] Solaria granted Julian a special Title and an SSSR Rank Class. A title granted to one existence. The Heir of Shadows.  The 13th Divine. Class Awakened: Shadow Mancer (SSSR) • The one who controls all shadows and summons unique monsters of unequalled strength and potential. Title Gained: Heir of Shadow  • Unlocks a unique growing class and increases resistance to corruption by 100% In the same world that he despaired and failed, Julian was given a third chance. In the same world that would soon collapse, he swore to survive, and save her life. He would summon an army of invincible shades! —------ The MC will be a Summoner/Necromancer/Mage primarily and will NOT use swords or spears, his main weapon is a wand and although he won't be weak physically due to constant training. He will NOT be at the same level as someone who Evolved and gained a physical type class. This doesn't mean he will be weak, just that he won't be able to do everything like some boring and overpowered characters that ruin the entire class fantasy. —------ Please show your support. This is a novel for the WSA 2025 Competition. This is the Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/95KPzwhXrD

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

Renzo had lost everything—the will to live, the strength to fight, and the belief that life had any meaning. Burdened by an abusive past and a lifetime of suffering, he made the ultimate decision to end it all. But death was not the end. Instead of fading into nothingness, Renzo awakens in an unfamiliar world, trapped in the fragile body of a newborn. His memories remain intact—every ounce of pain, every scar of his past life, and the despair that led him to his end. Reborn into a noble family in a world filled with magic, power, and ruthless ambition, he soon realizes that fate has given him a second chance. But this world is not a paradise. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, and the cruelty of humanity remains unchanged. As Renzo struggles to navigate this new life, he must decide: will he allow his past to haunt him once more, or will he rise above it and carve a new destiny for himself? With the knowledge of his past life and the potential for power in this one, Renzo embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his rebirth. Is this a curse forcing him to suffer again, or an opportunity to finally find the peace that always eluded him? In a world where strength dictates survival, Renzo will stop at nothing to ensure that this life will not be wasted—no matter what it takes.

Lyra, a young omega in a powerful werewolf pack, has spent years under the tyrannical rule of the cruel Alpha, Raegar. His punishments are harsh, and his abuse leaves her physically and emotionally scarred. Yet, there is a secret within Lyra — a powerful, dormant ability she is unaware of. With the return of her former mate, Alpha Torin, from exile and the discovery of her true identity, Lyra is torn between revenge, healing, and embracing her inner strength. But she must survive the cruelty of Alpha Raegar, protect her pack, and face a growing tension that could tear the pack apart. As Lyra’s journey unfolds, she will face betrayal, heartbreak, and unimaginable trials — but in the end, she will rise and claim her rightful place.

The cold air cut through the night as she stood frozen, watching the blade pierce his chest. His blood spilled like dark ink, staining the ground beneath them. He coughed, droplets of crimson splattering on his lips, but his gaze never wavered from hers. His eyes, filled with love, pain, and acceptance, were harder to bear than the sight of his blood. “Why are you doing this? Was my love not enough?” His voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper. The agony in his voice twisted something deep inside her. The woman in front of him held the blade with a steady hand. Her face was calm, her expression unreadable. “Your biggest mistake was meeting me.” Her voice was soft, almost a caress, but the words sliced through him like the blade in her hand. “Now, you have to pay the price.”

Fate is unpredictable. Sometimes, the strangest things happen when you least expect them—whether you’re ready or not. Hans Marlic, a poor yet kind-hearted young man, always believed in doing good, even if it meant risking his own life. But destiny had something far more twisted in store for him. In a world beyond his own, an alternate version of Hans exists—one not bound by kindness, but by power and darkness. A ruthless Demon Lord, feared by many. When a cosmic anomaly causes their two fates to collide, Hans finds himself pulled into another world, one where his name is both legendary and terrifying. With no choice but to embrace this new destiny, he must navigate a realm filled with war, betrayal, and ancient forces vying for control. Will he resist the darkness that now threatens to consume him, or will he rise as the Demon Lord the world already believes him to be? A single ordinary man. A throne drenched in blood and power. The legend begins.

Kal, 16 years old sleep deprived middle class, vigilante. The protectors haven't been doing their job and rankers monopolize resources from fractures. Kal seeing this choses to become a vigilante, an infamous role that some people in society feel that they have a need to uphold. Nobody's on their side not even other vigilantes. Now having to close fractures himself, protect the citizens of 'Riork' the densest citizen on earth, while also fighting against Protectors, Rankers, Vigilantes. A kid cursed with the need to change the system.

Synopsis: 500 years after the Spiritual Awakening, Martial Souls have become the foundation for all warriors, allowing them to communicate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Every individual has only one Martial Soul, determining their potential in cultivation. Yet, Yang Xie, an ordinary youth, defies the heavens—awakening the god-level talent of Shadow Lord! While others struggle with a single Martial Soul, Yang Xie commands a shadow army that grows stronger alongside him: ☯ 1,000 Shadow Warriors... ☯ 10,000 Martial Masters... ☯ 100 million Martial Emperors...!!! "Training? Who needs it when my shadow soldiers are constantly growing stronger?" [God-Level Shadow Talents] ⚔ Devouring Shadow: Absorb the enemy’s shadow to gain their talent and energy! ⚔ Fusion Shadow: Merge thousands of shadow soldiers into one ultimate being—I am infinite! ⚔ Shadow Endowment: Bestow the devoured talents upon other creatures, creating an army of monsters! With this heaven-defying ability, Yang Xie sweeps across the world, his shadow army crushing even SSS-level geniuses as if they were mere ants. But his ambition does not stop there— His goal is the boundless sea of stars! When ancient beasts attempt to invade Blue Star—he destroys their entire nest! When the Demons, Bone Tribe, and Yaksha Clan conspire against humanity—his shadow army consumes them all for power! One-on-one? Yang Xie is a fair man... but he simply has too many soldiers! Who would have thought that this unstoppable Shadow Lord, standing at the peak of power, would eat soft rice, relying on a rich and beautiful school goddess to fund his cultivation? Despicable? No. Yang Xie just believes in making smart choices. [Cultivation Realms] ☯ Mortal Realms: Warrior → Martial Master → Martial General → Martial King → Martial Emperor → Martial God ☯ Transcendent Realms: Nirvana → Creation → Nirvana → Return to Truth → Transformation → Immortality → Feathered Immortal From the mortal world to the heavens, the Shadow Sovereign rises! This is the era of Yang Xie, the Lord of Shadows!

Jin, a frail but brilliant boy, has only one person left in the world—his brother, Shin. Forbidden from learning martial arts, he endures humiliation and powerlessness until fate grants him a secret opportunity. To protect Shin from the shadows, Jin will do whatever it takes—even if it means walking a hidden path of strength, deception, and power. His journey, born from loyalty and vengeance, will one day shake the world itself.

One last life. would it be enough to change any thing? Rune travels to the ORIGINAL WORLD to find out.

This novel is about the story of an orphan who was abandoned in a small village. Eventually, his village is massacred and he comes into contact with the mysterious power of magic. With this, he needs to survive and run for his life while growing powerful as fast as he can. Because there is something sinister about the world he lives in.

In a world that mirrors our own, a kidnapped child is forged into something beyond human. Prince, stolen from his family and raised in isolation with nothing but books and hardship, emerges as a genius with an almost supernatural ability to read and manipulate the world around him. Now returned to society, he hides behind a mask of normalcy, excelling in school while secretly hunting down the darkest evils that plague humanity. Torn between his ruthless, logic-driven alter ego and the remnants of his true self, Prince must navigate a path of self-discovery, love, and the eternal battle between light and darkness within him. His ultimate goal? To create an organization that will rid the world of its worst criminals and guide humanity into a new era—even if it means sacrificing himself to become the monster that the world needs.

Shadow of the Fallen follows a young warrior drawn into a battle between ancient forces after a celestial event awakens fallen gods. As dark powers rise, they must uncover hidden truths and harness forbidden magic to save their world. With allies and enemies in disguise, they face a choice: rise above the shadows or be consumed by them.

In the world to come, making oneself at home in a virtual realm has woven itself into the fabric of the daily grind. Online games flourishing within this digital hinterland have caught on like wildfire. It's a rare soul who hasn't caught a whisper about the mighty and their terrestrial habits and hedonism. Yet now, as life in the virtual sphere - especially within these burgeoning games - gains momentum, new titans rise within this electronic escapade. One wonders, do their existences diverge from those ensconced in real-world influence? Watch the journey of our protagonist who, through a gauntlet of trials and time, has eased into a leisurely existence as one of the esteemed five lord atop a thriving metropolis, in a community of a billion players. Though obstacles and thorns of various kinds laid in his path, he overcame them all. *** The original is in Thai, and as the writer of the original, I attempted to translate it as closely as possible. I use AI to help with the initial translation and then revise it one more time, but I only managed to achieve about 80% of what I expected. Not to mention grammar, just trying to translate jokes, idioms, proverbs, etc. so that foreigners can understand is very difficult.

Billionaire Sebastiano De Luca walks out of prison after serving five years for a gruesome massacre, the world is left stunned. But Special Agent Emily Steve isn't convinced of his innocence. As she digs deeper uncovers a web of deceit and conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything. But she discovers a shocking revelation: The massacre was the product of something no one could fathom a mastermind with twisted motive. But what Emily uncovers next will change everything about her own past , and will force her to confront a dark truth that threatens to destroy her entire world

"Love," they say, "sometimes needs another shot because it wasn't quite ready the first time." Half a decade ago, like a hurricane's surprise visit, she knocked on her grandfather's door. Desperation painted her face as she begged for help to flee the country, and the reason was crystal clear—escape from a lover who had been breaking not just her heart, but their child's future too. Ririna had had enough, her unrequited love too costly to bear. She left to shield her child from the labyrinthine world of the underworld. Eli, a man as shrewd as they come, had the world at his feet, what with being the heir apparent to the underworld and a master of corporations. He found his thrill in financial victories, stock market domination being his ultimate conquest. A childhood resolution dictated he would never kneel before a woman or follow his father's shadow. Or so he believed, until Ririna vanished, taking his heart along for the ride. But lo and behold, the story twists again—she reenters the stage, determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding her mother's accidental demise. For Eli, this is the opening he's waited for, a chance to weave her back into his life. Yet, danger and conspiracies dog their steps, enemies lurking in the shadows with nefarious plans. The tango between life and death plays on, and amidst it all, parenting seems an unwise endeavor. Eli decides to eliminate threats before embarking on family life with Ririna. Yet, in the grand tapestry of fate, a twist waits—a child he never knew existed now seeks his attention. Will this new connection be a chink in his armor, or the mighty force that guides them forward? Time will be the judge, weaving its own brand of suspense into this intricate tale. 20 Powerstones = EXTRA Chapter

When the sky changed, the world followed. Dimensions collided, birthing an Earth teeming with magic and peril. Silas awakens in a mysterious cave, roots entwined in his body, and a bond to an ancient, mystical tree he cannot explain. Stripped of everything he knows, he must navigate a stunning yet dangerous land, where even the smallest acts—like aiding an injured cub—could spark life-or-death confrontations. In this world of wonder and terror, Silas must uncover the truth of his origins and embrace the destiny written in his very roots. How far will he go to survive, and what secrets does this beautiful world hide?

Azriel was a boy who lost both his parents at a young age and had no family left to turn to due to his blessing of Misfortune. But after turning 16 he was accepted into the academy and was then forced to undergo the trials of the Aquinox Realm, a morbid realm used to strengthen humanity against...itself? Misfortune was both his power and curse. It cursed him to live alone with no one he could truly hold dear but it also gave Azriel the power to fight for the world he once sought to tether himself from. Azriel's Shadow Demon was unique from others and his power skyrocket because of it, but even then he still faced problems he'd never overcome. Because Misfortune is Cruel and the Fortunate are Evil. ----------------------- Harem:No Academy: Yes Romance: Maybe Action: A lot of it. Adventuring: Hell Yes New world: YES ------------------------

What makes a god? Is it their power? Their renown? Or their legacy and the impact they havw on those who follow them? Crimson Shadow is a story about one boy's struggle against the odds and his eventual rise to the peaks beyond human capability. Set in a world where most of the Old Gods are either dead or wounded as a result of a cataclysmic war, the story follows another victim of loss in Akairo Kivuli Kamaitachi. Born only a few years after the Great War which claimed the lives of billions, he must rise from the ashes and desperately cling to his humanity lest his soul be consumed by nihilism. What to expect: ÷ The Protagonist isn't the Hero. He is just another cog in the cycle of sorrow. That said, he will carve a path for himself through the strength in his fists and his will. ÷ Tense and gripping action that will vary from bare knuckle brawls to showdowns that will dim entire clusters of galaxies! ÷ A cast of unique and interesting characters! ÷ Deep and Expansive lore that spans entire galaxies!

"When the untimely death of a general comes to fruition, may the sound of his thunder ring out and the light of his lightning blind your eyes." The story follows a genetically enhanced soldier from a world similar to ours but yet so different to ours. Said soldier's life will come to an end due to some misfortune but he will be given a second chance of life by a divine entity in another world. A world known as Douluo. -------------------------- This is my first fanfic. The mc will have some similarities to Jing Yuan from HSR as I based him off Jing Yuan. Any errors or mistakes that I may make, be free to point them out. All rights for the characters that are not mine belong o their original creators.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.