Between Light And Shadow

Two Souls. Two Fates. One Chance to Change the Past. Leticia Murray—a bastard, rejected by her own family, betrayed by those she trusted, and accused of conspiring with dark mages. On the day of her execution, she does not beg for mercy. But when the axe falls… she opens her eyes in her fifteen-year-old body. This is a chance. A chance to save those she lost. A chance to break free from a predestined fate. But Leticia is not alone. Another voice awakens in her mind—Aya Smith, a girl from another world who died in an accident. Kind, naïve, yet possessing an unyielding spirit, she becomes part of Leticia’s new life. They are so different that their union seems impossible. But they have no choice—they are bound by a single fate. Can Leticia deceive this world and escape her past? Can Aya teach her trust and light? Or will their souls destroy each other?

The story revolves around Khalid, a 18-year-old introverted teenager who struggles with bullying and being misunderstood at school. Khalid is talented in writing and escapes into a meticulously crafted fantasy world where he lives through the character of "Noor," a brave and beloved young man whose strength and wisdom inspire his village. The novel explores the interplay between Khalid's struggles in reality and their impact on his fictional world, reflecting his psychological and emotional growth. !!!WARNING!!! The novel contains many violent scenes.

Eli, a young boy, is distracted during his tutoring session by thoughts of A.N. Insterion, a controversial figure who discovered ability books that granted people superpowers, creating a new world order. Eli despises Insterion, seeing him as a manipulative tyrant. During a session, Eli argues with his tutor about the biased portrayal of Insterion in history. Feeling disconnected from the past and determined to make his own future, Eli leaves the classroom, expressing a desire for a fairer world. Eli returns home to find his family's penthouse ransacked. He discovers his parents being attacked by intruders. His mother tortured with a blood-like dagger by a hooded figure, while a blond man interrogates her. Eli tries to intervene but he is overpowered. His mother's bio-weapon implant accidentally kills his father. In the chaos, Eli's pendant, a family heirloom, begins to glow and projects a message in the ancient language of the Dengaré family. Eli blacks out before he can fully comprehend the message, which leaves a mysterious, unfinished word in the air.

They called me an abomination. A wolf in sheep's clothing.... A witch gone mad.... But the truth was far more complicated. I was both, and something more. My blood, a potent mixture of witch and werewolf, surged through my veins, a power that terrified and enticed them all. Now, caught between two factions will never let each other have peace, I must choose: succumb to being hunted by both Witches and werewolves, or fight for a future where witches and werewolves can coexist because that's the only way I can get what I want; which is to have a world where anyone else like me don't have to always look over their shoulders. I must achieve that goal, even if it means sacrificing everything, including myself.

In debt and desperate to pay for his mother's surgery, Salin accepts a risky proposal: to pretend to be the fiancé of Jun-ho, the heir to a powerful mafia family. In exchange, his debt will be forgiven, but there's a catch: Salin will have to help Jun-ho with his lack of libido. *Mature Content, Mafia, CEO, Intense Romance, Trauma, and Healing *New chapters Tuesday to Friday - This story is also available in Portuguese (Esta história também está disponível em português)

Samuel died at the hands of his best friend, Jaden, and his companions. In death, he received his system and the Stone of Return, which transported him back 20 years into the past. It was also here that he finally unlocked his spirit world—something he never managed to do in his previous life at the age of 38, while it's typically unlocked at 18. Samuel is filled with regret for his past decisions and misplaced trust. Returning to the past, he's determined to correct his mistakes and save the life of his beloved, Shane—his light in a world shrouded in darkness. Shane died at the age of 27 in Samuel's previous life, a truth he desperately wants to change.

"Why is life so painful?" Since her earliest childhood, Mia has known only poverty and injustice, trapped in a life marked by pain and hardships. Every day, she fights to survive in a world that seems to offer no escape. But a terrible accident changes everything. Just when all seems lost, Mia wakes up in a strange, desolate place, bathed in cold, oppressive light. Standing before her is an enigmatic reaper, a spectral figure shrouded in mystery. He tells her there’s been a mistake: her time has not yet come. However, returning to her world of suffering is the last thing Mia wants. Why go back if it means reliving the same nightmare? Sensing her reluctance, the reaper makes her an offer: a chance to start over, to erase the injustices, and claim a better life. But at what cost? As the reaper's intentions remain unclear, Mia finds herself at a crossroads. Should she accept this strange pact, risking losing a part of herself? Or should she choose to abandon this fight, finally surrendering to the eternal embrace of death? Prepare for a heart-wrenching journey, blending hope, sacrifice, and redemption. Alongside reapers, angels, and demons, Mia must face not only the world but also the darkness within herself. And you —will you dare to follow her on this journey where every choice can break your heart?

In a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse, Zayn emerges as a mysterious young man with a secret. With his split personality, he wields two unique systems—one healing and full of light, the other destructive and shrouded in darkness. As he fights to survive, Zayn uncovers secrets that could change the fate of humanity. Alongside a fearless girl who sees him for who he truly is, he embarks on a journey to face danger and discover himself. Light or darkness? Which side will prevail?

In a world of secrets, revenge, and forced alliances, Anastasia Vale finds herself bound by a contract that promises her future to a man she doesn’t know. Caden Aurelius Voltaire-Falkner is cold, calculating, and carries a deadly secret, one that ties him to Ana’s past in ways she can’t yet understand. As their lives collide, Ana must navigate the shadows of a marriage she never wanted, while Caden plays a dangerous game with her heart—one that may cost them both everything. "The cover image does not belong to me .If the rightful owner wishes for it to be removed, please contact me"

This novel offers a plethora of epic battles and heartwarming scenes, vividly detailed to immerse readers into every chapter. Told from the first-person perspective of Elena Fearis, the protagonist, the story brings to life every emotion and action with remarkable clarity. --- Elena Fearis, a devoted Priestess of the Sun Temple, dashed into the sacred halls of the temple in Toffa Village. Her purpose? To cast a forbidden spell—the Hero Summoning Ritual. This was her last and only hope to save her beloved village, now under siege by ferocious ogres who ruthlessly slaughter and devour its residents. With desperate determination, Elena invokes the ancient magic, summoning an unlikely savior—a samurai from Japan's Edo period named Ryuji Honda. What fate lies ahead for the pair? Will Ryuji Honda, a warrior from a distant time, rise to the challenge and defeat the monstrous ogres? Or will they both be consumed by the chaos that threatens to engulf Toffa Village? Dive into this gripping tale where two lives from different worlds intertwine, bringing light to the darkest of moments. ( Please follow my Instagram at @matakatra.writer_eng )

Leonardo’s POV: I grazed her cheek as I slid fingers over her lips “I'm not a Jealous man, Maria…. I have never envied someone for what they have but yet….” I leaned closer to her sleeping body, my voice barely a whisper. “I'm jealous at every person you smile at and I want you all to myself. ”Alexander POV: Rain drenched me as I tilted the umbrella over her. "Maria," I said, my voice steady. "Whatever you want, it's yours. Wherever you go, I'll follow. If you ask me to kill, I'll do it." I leaned closer, my eyes locked on hers. "Just tell me... what do you want?” Maria POV I stared at Leo, watching him walk into the hall with a french lady by his side. This was a mission and besides he's my father's killer.So why do I feel like this whenever I see him? ****** Maria Everlight's life crumbles when her father’s death thrusts her into a forced marriage with the cold and ruthless Leonardo Von Grimm. What begins as a strategic alliance spirals into a web of deception, deadly secrets, and burning desires. Leonardo hides his emotions behind a mask of control, but Maria's resilience begins to melt his icy exterior. However, Alexander, his twin, harbors a dangerous obsession for Maria, one that could destroy them all. As Maria delves deeper into the truth of her father's murder and her family's legacy, she uncovers the sinister world of assassins, betrayal, and her own mother’s shocking secrets. When loyalties shatter and blood is spilled, Maria must decide where her heart and vengeance lie.In a world where love is a weapon and trust is a luxury, can Maria emerge unscathed, or will the darkness claim her soul?

Blood and Light is set in a world once ravaged by a war between gods of pure light, known as the Lumens. Their quest for dominance nearly destroyed the realms of Yakaria, Benad, and Xezar. In a desperate act, the people united and empowered three champions to defeat the Lumens, sealing them away and bringing an end to the conflict. A thousand years later, Arthur, a skilled blacksmith in Xezar, is commissioned by King Argos—one of the legendary champions—to forge a sword worthy of a king. As tensions rise and dark whispers stir, Arthur finds himself caught in a web of secrets, where the fragile peace of the world could be on the brink of collapse. Also released on Royal Road - @therealsansan

The end of the world hides forgotten memories.Death does not mean the end, those unfulfilled obsessions and undissolved emotions will remain in reality in the form of ‘cast-offs’. The ‘recyclers’ are the executors responsible for cleaning up these residual memories. They walk between reality and nothingness, reclaiming the traces of the past and keeping the world in order. Tokiyu travels through the neon rainstorm of Cyber City, carrying out cold recycling tasks: deleting dead AI wife who lost control of her life due to obsession, disintegrating the ghost underground that devours her memories, and putting an end to the gentle curse that imprisons her dead souls with friendship. ...... But she gradually discovers that she can easily do things that are beyond the reach of other recyclers: Molts bow down to her, the memories of the dead flow like poetry in her eyes, and the detector's assessment of her always shows ‘ERROR’. ‘Are you sure you want to reveal the answer?’ The mechanical cherry blossoms in the abandoned lab, the blood-coloured countdown on the coffee machine, the overlapping figures reflected in the underground glass ...... Each case whispers the thinly veiled truth: With every recovery she performs, she's pushing herself over the precipice of existence. Humans use technology to alter the scale of life and death, and the definition of ‘alive’ is rewritten in code! ◆ Cyberpunk aesthetics x Bengali suspense structure x Philosophical discursive core ◆ A hardcore romance between data graveyard and human nature. ◆ In the doomsday scenario of memory entropy increase, asking what it means to be a human being. ‘The meaning of existence lies in choosing how to disappear.’

In the floating city of Aether, where metal towers dance with ancient magic and steam engines, lies a secret capable of tearing reality apart. Rael, a young man with a dark past and forbidden blood, is thrust into the eye of the storm when a mysterious power within him awakens—a force that merges human genes with those of the Arkanis, interdimensional entities long considered eternal enemies. After a sudden attack by the radical Lumen Faction, which seeks ancient power, Rael learns that his father, Kael Veygar, was a legendary technomagus who sealed the Aetheris Gate—a portal to the heart of all dimensions—within himself. The seal wasn’t meant to protect Rael, but to save the world from destruction. Hunted as both key and weapon, Rael must face: Lyra, a Lumen Faction agent corrupted by illegal technology, burdened by vengeance and regret. Dax, a genius technomancer obsessed with knowledge, trapped in a game of power. Jyn, a bounty hunter android with a dark past, selling loyalty for freedom. Nexus, an ancient dimension where his mother—the Arkanis queen—is trapped, and where the secret of Kael’s death lies. From the black markets of the Lower District to a Cursed Island surrounded by magnetic seas, Rael risks his life to uncover the truth: that he is a symbol of sacrifice, forced to choose between opening the Aetheris Gate to save his mother or destroying it and losing his humanity. But the Lumen Faction won’t stop there. Armed with dimension-shattering weapons and hybrid soldiers, they force Rael to become a pawn in a war that will decide the fate of all beings—humans, Arkanis, and those in between. Amid betrayals, illusions, and epic battles across dimensions, Rael must answer one question: Does being a hero mean becoming a shadow buried in the dark, or daring to be the light that burns everything away? "Shadows Among the Light" is a dark fantasy tale blending steampunk, multidimensional magic, and philosophical questions about the price of peace. Here, true heroes aren’t unblemished—they’re the ones brave enough to stand at the edge of the abyss, between light and shadow.

Two women,bounded by a forbidden love,navigate the treacherous terrain of secrets and societal expectations when one's constructed identity threatens to unravel,forcing them to confront the shadow of their past and the uncertain future of their love.

Its a story about dying and turning into a zombie, being summoned as pet, working hard to earn money and making sure the one who summoned him doesn't die of hunger, working hard to become more powerful to make sure his summoner doesn't die after being attacked, working hard to become the most beautiful so his summoner doesn't go after other beauties and die if they turned out to be assassins (Really not because he loved him or anything). Working hard to ... Wait a second after others die they rest in peace why the heck is he working so hard he also wants to rest. "Okay. You go rest I'll do all the work." whispered a voice in his ear as it picked him up gently taking him to bed. This is a story about a zombie who was given a second chance at life?? death?? (This is so confusing. Blame the author) This is a story about a human becoming a zombie learning to become a human (is it a zombie or a human? make up your mind author)

The story follows Avery, a young woman who was seeking shelter from the rain, who accidentally bumps into the infamous Alexander Gibson- a handsome billionaire playboy, who happens to be a mafia Lord. This chance encounter sets off a series of events that lead to a forced marriage between Avery and Alex. As Avery navigates her new life, she faces betrayal, confronts violent challenges and discovers unexpected friendships, all while dealing with the complexity of being married to a powerful and dangerous man. The novel combines the elements of romance, drama and suspense.

In a twist of fate, writer Adara Rossi is accused of a crime she didn't commit. Kidnapped in the dead of night, her salvation comes in the form of Lian, a mysterious man with red eyes who can change his shape at will. Trapped in a web of lies and deceit, Adara must navigate a world where truth is as elusive as the shadows that haunt her. As she fights to prove her innocence, she discovers that in this deadly game, even her protector may be her executioner. Every revelation leads to more questions, every ally may be an enemy, and every truth, a lie in her intricate deception. Can you trust the one who tells the story? Or is it just an illusion? Dive into this world of suspense and mystery, where nothing is as it seems.

Elara feels like a ghost wandering through the noise and chaos of high school, feeling completely disconnected from everything around her. Her thoughts are killing her, her voice is almost inaudible, and she feels like a puzzle piece that doesn’t belong in the picture. A loner and a thinker, she spends her time in books and her journal, desperate for connection but too afraid to take the chance and get rejected. Elara has always kept people at arm’s length, and things change when a classmate, Asher, suddenly takes an interest in her. Elara begins to on a journey of discovery of herself, confronting her feelings of loneliness and gathering the courage to open up. Along the way, she realizes that the same thoughts and emotions that made her feel like an outcast might actually be the tools she needs to build real relationships and find her spot in a world she once thought she’d never be a part of. The Quiet In-Between is a story about loneliness, self-discovery, and the strength it takes to reach out in a world that seems unattainable.

its about Bob Potter getting in hugwarts and fighting a monster

Best friends Kain and Scott discover their fated mates in two rival vampires, Viktor and Izcacus. While Kain easily accepts his bond with Viktor, Scott struggles with his connection to Izcacus, burdened by his lineage as a vampire hunter. As their lives intertwine, they uncover that the mastermind behind Viktor and Izcacus’s rivalry is also responsible for the centuries-old feud between vampires and hunters—someone who thrives on keeping the vampires divided and the hunters consumed by vengeance.

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

In a world where violence and power dictate survival, a hardened man bound by a dark legacy crosses paths with a woman whose kindness cracks the armor around his soul. As their forbidden connection deepens, he glimpses a life beyond bloodshed—until shadows from his past threaten to destroy everything. Haunted by guilt and driven by love, he faces an impossible choice: confront the demons he created or make a perilous bargain with forces beyond his control. A tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the echoes of fate that blur the line between second chances and cosmic reckoning.

In a world divided among four powerful realms, the heavenly, demon, werewolf, and vampire kingdoms. Mazikeen is a young goddess of the star, raised in the heavenly realms, unaware of the darkness woven into her bloodline. Born from a forbidden love between a god named Lucien and a feared demoness named Morrigan. Thousands of years ago, a devastating betrayal fractured the heavenly and demon realms. The demon king Lucan sold the ancient staff of destruction to the lycan kingdom, shattering his friendship with god Xavier of the heavenly realms igniting animosities that have festered ever since. Mazikeen has long wondered about this unrelenting hatred among the realms, but answers remain elusive, until she falls in love with Thorold, the present demon king. Their forbidden romance stirs old tensions among the realms, threatening to upend the fragile peace. With the vampire realms choosing a rare alliance with the werewolves to support Thorold and Mazikeen restore peace to the four realms

In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games. I will be publishing this novel on Royal Road.

The story follows a heart-wrenching encounter between the protagonist and her former lover, Travis, a man she once adored but who now appears unrecognizable. Set in a hospital run by the most notorious mafia, the protagonist confronts the reality of betrayal, unrequited love, and her broken life. Travis, once her gentle "pretty boy," is now transformed into Lord Morgan Travis, a sinister and emotionless mafia leader devoted to Violet, his wife. The protagonist struggles to reconcile this cold, menacing man with the kind, artistic friend she had loved deeply. As she processes the betrayal, she realizes their relationship was a façade—Travis never truly loved her, and she was just a pawn in a larger scheme involving her brother and the dangerous mafia world. Amidst her anguish, the protagonist admits a dark secret: she ordered an execution attempt on Violet. This revelation shatters any lingering connection between her and Travis, who reacts with fury. However, chaos erupts as Violet’s life hangs by a thread, her condition worsening due to insufficient medical resources. Realizing her place in Travis’ world was never genuine, the protagonist chooses to leave, running back to Julian, the man she ultimately sees as her true anchor despite their flawed relationship. The story ends on a note of despair and self-realization as the protagonist mourns her lost innocence and fractured self, seeking solace in the only semblance of stability she has left.

In a historical world where gods, demons, and humans coexist, the demon queen Aria inherits her mother’s mission to bring peace between demons and humans. Aria’s path takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with Leon, a human swordsman with a tragic past. Their powerful love faces immense challenges as the gods send Selene, a divine warrior, to eliminate Aria. As Leon’s love for Aria awakens his latent powers, making him the strongest human, he raises his sword to fight against the gods. Meanwhile, Selene’s encounters with Aria and Leon challenge her beliefs, leading her to fall in love with Leon despite her mission. Torn between her duty and her heart, Selene’s internal struggle reaches a climax as she joins Aria and Leon in their fight against the gods. The final battle tests their love and loyalty, revealing the true nature of good and evil. In the end, the gods are forced into a truce. Aria, acknowledging Selene’s love for Leon, allows her to become his second wife. Leon’s acceptance of Selene brings harmony and a new era of peace, demonstrating that love can bridge even the deepest divides.