Master Devil'S Voyager

In a world where power is etched into the skin, where the blood of slain monsters fuels ancient magic, a young seafarer named Alon unknowingly changes his fate when he kills what he believes to be an ordinary giant octopus—only to discover it is a baby Kraken. Branded by its ink and marked by its blood, Alon awakens a power he does not understand, a force that calls to the depths of the ocean and stirs the interest of those who rule the seas. With only his spear, wits, and tattoos carved into his skin, he embarks on an odyssey through treacherous waters, hunted by empires, feared by island tribes, and stalked by beasts of the deep who seek vengeance for the blood he has stolen. Amidst floating islands, cursed seas, and lost civilizations, Alon must uncover the truth behind his newfound power—before it consumes him. The ocean is vast, its monsters are many, and the echoes of the Kraken’s wrath are never far behind. Author's Note: I'll try publish once every day, but no commitment to that this is my 3rd try but my first 2 are stop by busy schedule.

today, I shall ask you a question, my unknown reader, will humanity still exists in the next 10 millennium or they will disappear in the next 100? to you this question is difficult to answer or you just unsure of the answers to say. but, well you don't need to answer it now. as the world still spin and the human still breathing, then that question is not your to answer... but eventually you will know that answer for yourself. as the humanity in this story already went extinct by the later half of the 26th century, and the cause of their destruction is their own creator... in the later end of the 25th century where humanity about to embark to a new era of space exploration and scientific discovery in this cosmos. but as suddenly as the rain falls. a unforeseen calamity took humanity into a half century long war that takes away humanity opportunities to embark on the galaxy stage. and after 50 years long war of humanity they can finally lay down their weapons and rest as the war now is over at least and the peace billions paid has come at last... but fate always has a cruel joke to tell them... but as the legend once says, if common folk suffer the god shall descend to vanquish the evil who cause the common folk to suffer. but what if they are the one who will vanquish the common folk instead of the evil of their own creations... so I ask of you a answer Does THE God need a reason to abandon us? and does THEIR need a reason use their own creations to killed us? and does THEY need a reason to trap us? and does THEM need a reason to slaughter us? so, now my final question for you my unknown reader, it is correct to say that humanity still exists when they already went extinct a long time ago...? or it correct to say that humankind is gone and the one who are left is only they will to remain existed.? or it correct to say that the current human race is a new Race and not the original humankind but that too is....? so, now the final choice is up to you to chose..? but is it right to say that the current race is a human when they origin is not natural and can a creation of the old world become a human? when THEY existence is aArtificiali this works will remain for free for anyone until it finishes and English is not my first language

BLURB ; A MYSTICAL ROMANCE NOVEL (PARANORMAL ROMANCE) In the human realm, stands the dimension that cuts between the heavens and the hell and Sage happens to get entangled with hell itself. As a princess she has no right to what she wants and she gets entangled to the Devil's son. With no other choice she accepts to marry the dangerous and cursed third prince of crestthane but she is glad to finally leave the palace and she hopes to see her real mother again, and to find out whether or not she is dead… Imagine diving into a novel where you would get to see the devil himself, his wife, son.., and daughter in law. Have you ever wondered to hear the real truth about how the devil happened to become who he is now?, and why heaven often meets hell?, if yes.., then dive into this mystical romance novel between Angels and Demons…..

Elysia was betrayed by her stepmother and stepsister, who sent her to the notorious warlord, Thane, instead of her stepsister. This was a carefully orchestrated plan of her family. "Hate me all you want," He murmured, "but don’t think for a second that you can ignore me." Trapped in his dark world, she braces herself for the worst. Even the whole city held its breath for her downfall, but they only watched as she became the light of his life. [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT]

In the year 2045, a great calamity struck the Earth. Rifts tore open across the world, and from these rifts emerged creatures that once existed only in myths and legends. Chaos followed, and humanity was pushed to the brink of destruction. Yet, even in the darkest of times, the ray of hope is always present. Awakeners! People who awakened a strange mark known as a "Stigma." This mark granted its bearer two unique skills based on their destiny. The destiny of a Hero was highly sought after, and it was the destiny that granted the most overpowered stigmas. Meanwhile, the destiny of a Human was the most common. Though not as powerful as Heroes, Destiny of Human granted adaptable and varieties of Stigmas. But Sven Weber didn’t awaken any of the two. The golden window that appeared before his eyes was the destiny of a Villain. Those who could grow stronger only through ruthless and immoral acts like murdering and exploiting other humans, a destiny held in contempt by the world. A destiny despised by society. Yet, having spent his entire life in the darkness of the slums, he didn’t want to remain a nobody. Villain so villain, borrowing the power of darkness, he will step into the light as the indisputable force, creating the strongest clan in history. Awakened! (Stigma: Puppeteer’s Brand) "Hey, what does your destiny say?" "It's Heroic with Telekinesis-based Stigma." Sven chuckled inwardly. "Kek!

What if a single act of kindness became the reason you could never escape? As a child, Yuzuha saved a boy—never realizing that in doing so, she had unknowingly created a monster. Years later, she has forgotten him. But he never forgot her. Now, the world knows Dametri Raizaki as a brilliant CEO, a man with power, wealth, and a devastating charm that can make anyone submit. But beneath that polished exterior lies something far more terrifying—a ruthless, calculating monster raised in the hands of a psychotic father. A man who doesn’t just destroy his enemies—he bends them until they break. For years, he has been watching, waiting, ensuring that every path Yuzuha takes leads her straight to him. And when she finally stumbles into his web, there is no escape. Her life, her choices, even her thoughts—he controls them all. But Dametri isn’t satisfied with mere ownership. He wants her to understand. He wants her to see the world through his eyes. To accept the truth that people hide from. To become something more than just a prisoner. To become his. As Yuzuha fights to reclaim her freedom, she starts to question everything—Is Dametri truly the villain, or has he simply stopped lying to himself about the nature of humanity? Is she his victim… or has she always been his? And the most terrifying question of all: If she really wanted to escape, why does a part of her crave the darkness he offers?

Heuk Cheon was once known as the Demon Lord of the martial arts world. A merciless sect master feared by fighters from around the world. After his loss in the Great War, the Murim Alliance pardoned his life with a shocking condition. He has to establish and operate an orphanage for the children that was left without parents due to the war. He caused the downfall of his sect and robbed of his past legacy, Heuk Cheon hesitantly accepts his role as a caretaker. He soon learns that taking care of a bunch of children is going to be more difficult than a life and death duel. Everyday is a trial for the ex-demon lord.

"Take her," the dangerous man orders casually, like I'm the most boring little human he's ever encountered in his life. "I said stay the fuck away!" I yell at him this time, causing him to tilt his head in amusement. "A little girl like you shouldn't be swearing at your elders. It's bad habit. Your daddy should have taught you better." Hold on. My daddy. And if I heard correctly the first time, the other man had mentioned something about 'daughter' and 'grown woman'. Shit! What's going on? This must be Darius Hunter! And how do they know about my existence!? Oh no! My father! Have they taken him? Have they hurt him? "Darius... Hunter?" I stutter in sheer terror, the dangerous man tensing as I mention his name. "You know my name. I don't know if I should be impressed or disappointed," Darius chuckles, amusement seeping into his tone. "Errrm... I... Where's my father...?" My demand sounds more like a plea, my voice shuddering in painful anticipation. "Waiting for you at my place. He said we should come get you. I didn't expect you to be old enough to beat up my man. I am definitely impressed, and your value, my dear, has just gone up." --------------------------- Allison, a confined young woman who finds solace in books and writing, is thrust into a world of danger and deceit when her father, Frank, a reformed gambler turned priest, sells her to Darius Hunter, the infamous "Devil of California," to settle an old debt. Darius tries everything possible to break Allison for his pleasure, promising himself not to touch her innocence. Yet, as Allison navigates the treacherous waters of her new life, she discovers hidden strengths, forms unexpected bonds, and unravels the dark secrets of her family’s past. Amidst turmoil and passion, Allison and Darius find themselves entangled in a powerful and transformative love story, punctuated by shocking twists and turns.

Madeline Rose had only ever worked in her father's local blacksmith shop and occasionally helped her mother at the farm. Her skin had become tanned from the hot sun, but despite all of this, she did not complain. Even though she didn't come from a wealthy home, she was content. However, her life turned upside down when she stumbled upon a darkness that refused to leave her alone. There was him, a man cloaked in mystery and malice, a presence that sent chills down her spine. His eyes, shrouded in shadows, held a depth of darkness that seemed to swallow the light around him. When their paths crossed, Madeline felt a cold dread wash over her, as if she had invited a malevolent force into her world.

Beneath the surface of Istanbul, in the shadows where the world dares not look, Emir reigns—a ghost, a weapon, a monster carved from betrayal. Abandoned as a child, he learned to survive in the blood-soaked underbelly of power until Kanat, a man with secrets of his own, took him in and forged him into something unstoppable. Emir knows nothing of innocence. Nothing of softness. Nothing of the daughter Kanat kept hidden from him. Beren. Delicate. Sheltered. Too pure for a world like his. She should have never stepped into his underground lair. She should have never seen him like that—hands drenched in blood, eyes as dark as the sins he carries. Now, she is tangled in his world, a world that will eat her alive. Unless he teaches her how to survive it. Unless he makes her just as dangerous as he is. But some flames burn too close, some shadows whisper too sweetly, and some monsters… aren’t meant to be tamed. A dark, intense tale of power, obsession, and love laced with danger. Enter at your own risk.

High school youth love themselves their media. Fantasy books, anime cartoons, even online content. However, when four young teens end up being transported to another world similar to that of their precious media, they must reestablish themselves and adapt to their new fantasy surroundings or die trying.

The world-famous hacker, Dexter, is a woman and she is the daughter of one of the most prominent families of aristocrats, going by the name Daisy Chen. Daisy has stayed away from her family, and juggled from one job to another in disguise or while cross-dressing as her alibi 'Dexter'. It never once got her into trouble, not until she chanced upon him. Ryle Harper, the CEO of Harper Societies, manages a multinational company on the surface but danger lurks beneath every façade he presents to the world. Daisy had decided to tread carefully around the man but trouble always comes uninvited. One night. One mistake. A stranger. An unprepared pregnancy. To keep her façade of being a man and not offend the devil, she did what was feasible… She disappeared without a trace. However, two years later, she finds herself facing him again only to realize that the man was, all along trying to track her down. By a twist of fate, she becomes his secretary again but this time, their deal comes with certain conditions and a time limit. But when destiny rolls its dice and Daisy has to assume the position of the head of her family, how would she escape Ryle's clutches again? Would she want to? Or would he let her? ... “Look at me,’’ his eyes darkened as he stepped towards her. With every step he took towards her, Daisy took a step back until her back hit the wall. The curtains swayed in the night wind, the glow of the pale moonlight illuminating the dark room where she could see the danger lurking in those hazel eyes. She averted her gaze. He pinched her chin and turned her face towards him, ‘’Dexter?” his fingers grazed up to her wig, ‘’Or shall I call you Daisy now? Daisy Chen?” he leaned closer to her, whispering next to her lips. Her lips parted but before she could utter a single word, her wig was tugged off. Her long dark hair came cascading down, answering all his unanswered questions. ''Tell me Daisy, or there are more ways I can make you speak,'' his hand reached inside her shirt, his long fingers grazed on the expanse of her delicate, bare skin, ''You believe me, right?" he whispered. She shivered, partly in pleasure and partly in denial of that pleasure that she felt.

Selene’s life has always been a struggle. Born to a mistress and rejected by society because of her mixed heritage, she faces rejection after rejection from suitors. With her father threatening to sell her to a neighboring kingdom, Selene feels trapped in a cruel destiny. But when a mysterious and feared prince arrives, everything changes. He is different from the others—dangerous, powerful, and unshaken by her past. Will Selene find freedom and love, or is she bound to a fate darker than she ever imagined? A story of rejection, resilience, and unexpected love.

My heart was pounding hard inside my chest now. I could not move or look away when the man slowly removed a hoodie that had covered most of his face. I inhaled sharply when his dark eyes locked with mine, paralyzing me. My breathing got more strained, and heavy dizziness drowned me while his lips curved into an evil smile as everything around me faded. -------------------------------- Mary Oak had no idea who she was or where she was as she opened her eyes, lying on the cold, dark ground. The only memory she could recall was a dark, smirking silhouette standing before her across the street, whispering; Mary, Oh Mary...

The tale of a man who brings death and a girl who denies it. ---- On the haunted mountain in the kingdom, they say there lived a witch. She was born a princess. But even before her birth, the priest declared her to be cursed and demanded her death. They poisoned the mother to kill the baby before she gave birth, but the baby was born out of the dead mother—a cursed child. Again and again, they tried to kill the baby but she miraculously survived every single attempt. Giving up, they abandoned her on the haunted mountain to die but she still survived on that barren land— A witch ‘Why won’t she die?’ Years later, the people finally had enough of the witch and decided to burn the mountain. But the Devil arrived to her rescue and took her with him from that burning place, because dying was not her destiny even then. Draven Amaris. The Black Dragon, who ruled over supernatural beings, the Devil who no one wished to cross a path with. He hated humans but this certain human girl would pull him towards her whenever she was in danger. ‘Is she really a human?’ He took the human with him and named this mysteriously tenacious girl “Ember”, a piece of glowing coal in a dying fire. A soul tainted with vengeance and the darkness of hell, would rise from the ashes and fulfil her revenge. ------ This is the second book from the series of The Devils and Witches. 1st book - Witch's daughter and the Devil's son. 3rd book- The Devil's Betrothed. All books are connected to each other but you can read them as stand-alone.

Jiro, a brave and curious young man, embarks on an extraordinary journey across worlds and dimensions filled with wonders and unknown dangers. With the powerful Crimson Spear in his hands and unexpected allies by his side, his mission is clear: defeat the fearsome Spirit Lord and save the world from total fragmentation. But the true adventure only begins with his victory. Darker secrets, unsolved mysteries, and forces beyond comprehension await Jiro in the Final Enigma. Do you have the courage to uncover the truth lurking between the cracks of space and time? Shhh... only those willing to cross dimensions will discover the destiny that lies ahead. Join us on an epic journey filled with magic, action, and unimaginable revelations.

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

"You are mine, Estrellita. You have always been mine," he whispered to the night. "And I tend to take care of what belongs to me. Especially when it comes to you." In the next instant, his lips met mine, drawing away the chill and replacing it with his warmth. The sensation of his skin against mine was like a fire, and my pussy throbbed, ignited with desire. I was stirred by the Devil's touch. I was twistedly aroused by the Devil. *** Silent Rivers. Silent Tears. Roaring Courage. In the tranquil town of LarksVille, a web of deceit, cruelty, and hidden wounds lies hidden. Anastasia, a brilliant and determined college student, becomes an unlikely saviour as she exposes tormentors who have terrorized Preston University for too long. Beneath the idyllic surface of this small, close-knit community, Anastasia peels back layers of secrets, betrayal, and long-held grudges, uncovering a haunting history of bullying that has shattered lives and left scars both seen and unseen. But when suddenly the hunter becomes the prey, who's going to save the hunter? They have only one clue. A common pattern. A cryptic message, "Devil." With every revelation, Anastasia inches closer to the truth, but she also draws nearer to the shadows that threaten to consume her. Yet, as Ana navigates through the complexities of justice, she finds herself entangled in a chilling game. A stalker, equally compelling and dangerously enigmatic, emerges from the shadows. Despite the alluring warmth of Lorenzo, Ana remains haunted by the chilling presence of the Devil, her relentless and fearsome stalker. Who is the "Devil"? A psycho killer with a mind of intelligence or a victim seeking revenge? If so, then who's next? As Anastasia finally confronts the darkness lurking in her community, another web of truth thrives. "The ending is only the beginning."

Rumors say that if you ever come across an extremely handsome man in a doctor's coat twirling a shiny scalpel between his fingers with an alluring smile on his lips that takes your breath away… Run. For he is the devil. *** Yang Mingshen’s existence screams of six adjectives - Handsome, wealthy, talented, narcissist, arrogant and evil. He is an unrivaled doctor from one of the most affluent and prestigious Underworld families, who sees only medicine and his own interests. Until a desire consumes him - to have a woman’s heart. That woman, Song Jia, continues to put all the wrongs to right as a capable police officer. She, whose life was once saved by the devil doctor, refuses to bend to his tempting seduction. “I will just take your heart and put it in somebody else's chest. It won't hurt at all, I promise~” “Yes because I will be dead to feel anything.” But the bad news comes knocking when Yang Mingshen becomes the lead forensic investigator to assist in her cases. With a devil now clinging to her, she comes across a deep, dark and cruel web of conspiracies stained with blood, love, hatred, revenge, politics and much more. Treading into dangerous territories, will they be able to uncover the net of lies and deceit? And maybe find love along the way? *EXCERPT* “I am not the weak patient anymore. You try to grab my neck and I will break your wrist,” Jia threw him a death glare. Mingshen leaned in closer, chuckling devilishly. "I told you before, Spicy. I have saved your life. I have touched your heart quite literally. So that heart beating in your chest right now belongs to Yang Mingshen. If I want it, I will have it.”

In a kingdom ruled by the iron-fisted King Ryder, a young orphaned woman named Aria in a bold act of defiance, confronts the king's men as they brutalize an elderly man for failing to pay his taxes. Her fearless intervention sparks a chain reaction of events that ultimately leads her to the palace, where she is brought before the king himself. Refusing to be intimidated, Aria stands tall and unwavering, challenging the king's authority and sparking a mixture of irritation and intrigue within him. The king, taken aback by her audacity, decides to release her, but he cannot shake off the feeling that he has encountered someone remarkable.No one has ever dared to question his authority, and Aria's courage has piqued his interest. Intrigued by her courage and conviction, the king becomes obsessed with teaching Aria a lesson, determined to assert his dominance and show her the true meaning of power. He orders his subordinates to bring her to the palace, intending to break her spirit and tame her rebellious nature. Aria would later discover that she challenged the wrong king as he proves not to be an ordinary man but something bigger from the darkness. Aria, despite her initial hatred for the king, begins to see beyond his arrogant facade and is captivated by his charismatic presence and authoritative nature. As they engage in a battle of wits, Aria finds herself torn between her desire for justice and her growing attraction to the king. Will King Ryder, known for his playboy ways, return Aria's feelings, or will his need for control and power tear them apart? Can Aria reconcile her desire for justice with her growing love for the king, or will their differences prove insurmountable?

Having been in an accident and soaked in blood, Alex found himself in front of Martha Rutherford. Martha brought him to the hospital and took care of him while he was unconscious. When Alex woke up, he remembered nothing. He had no idea who he was? Where did he come from? Family? Friends? Nothing. Martha along with her husband George decided to adopt Alex and bring him to the family. It was not long before Alex mingled with the Rutherfords and it was not hard for him to love them like his real parents. But one thing he took note of was to never burden himself on them. Soon Alex found a job in a company at the forefront in every aspect in the city. And the plus point was that the company had tons of beautiful ladies. But as the way of the world is where the buffaloes fight the crops suffer. Though the company was full of beautiful women, every one of them had an ambition. As soon as Alex got the job at Theation, he came in contact with a number of beautiful women with each having a different temperament. Hazel and Ellaine were like the bullying older siblings, always picking on Alex. Amber was the sneaky younger sister. Jessica was like a mother of them all trying to keep the ducklings in a queue while Karen was like a strict father. But one thing was clear, unlike what is there in the outside world, none of them wanted to trample Alex. In fact, they doted on him the most. But he was not truly happy. There was this constant desire in his heart to find about his past. Along this journey he bickers with Jessica, the CEO of Theation, he forms a bond with Annie, the cute little girl, gets jealous over Margaret, his neighbour and will he lose his innocence to the growing blood lust in him? Accompany Alex on his journey to find the answers ~~~~~~~ Chapter update after first 10 chapters: 2 chapters Every Monday I am also posting the story on Royal road.

When Roxy is accidentally summoned by a group of Men in New York amidst a tragedy they couldn't avoid. She smirked as soon as she realized what realm she had come back to. Humanity had joined forces to defeat a common enemy: The Shifters. And to that, the system of Shifter Regime was established, back in the year after The Cold War. "So what's your story, girl? Why should we take you as a scout?" "Many people call me many names. Some call me the Daughter of Hell, and some call me The Cursed Offspring of Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. Most of the times, I go by the name...Roxy. Humans here call me Roxy Malford, but don't know how to respect me." She introduced herself but even this human had laughed at her. "You're hired. Welcome to the Regime, Roxy Malford. Here we defeat evil...with evil. My secretary will direct you to your designation, starting from now." Oh, the smirk on her face. They say, there's Good in every Bad thing and there is Bad in every Good thing. Roxy is set to test her limits by the powers she possesses as the fate of the darkness depends on her.

"An ominous force lurks, threatening all of existence. Reida is tasked with uniting the prophesied warriors, yet each with their own version of hell carve a steeper path for her to cross. Reborn as the first Everborne, a lone voyager. Untethered, unbound by time--Immortal. Her, made bound to untie the cursed fate of all creation; born from the gods' first mistake. She never asked for this war. Never wanted the weight of countless worlds. But the darkness does not wait, and if she does not stand, her child and widowed husband will fall with the rest. And she, an Everborne will not fail."

Namaku Antonio, lahir dari perempuan biasa... tapi tak ada yang tahu dalam darahku mengalir Devil, Angel dan manusia sekaligus tanpa diketahui siapa ayahku ... keluarga besar mamaku memasukan aku ke biara agar pendeta bisa mengawasiku, karena mereka sudah membunuhnya ? atau masih hidup ...

[Main Plot Completed] A love doomed from the start, a lost cause, a losing battle—and yet, neither hearts are willing to let go until the very end. ----- Arlan Cromwell, the epitome of the perfect Crown Prince. All he wants is to live a normal life of a human but the life of a dragon is anything but normal. He has but one goal—to find his runaway betrothed and behead her. What happens when he discovers that the woman who has snagged his heart is the one he vowed to kill? Oriana, a Black Witch, disguising herself as a man, has spent her entire life on the run without knowing what she is running away from. When the mysteries of her past slowly catch up to her, she has no one to turn to…except Arlan. But when she learns that the man she has given her heart to is the same man who wants to kill her, how can she accept the cruel card life dealt her? Two people with secrets to keep, identities to hide, and answers to find. When the certain darkness threatens to take Oriana away, will the Dragon be able to protect his mate? ----- Excerpt- “If I knew you were my betrothed, I would have killed you the very first moment we met." Arlan's gaze darkened with hatred. “If I knew I was betrothed to you, I would have killed myself before you even killed me!” Oriana mirrored the same emotions as him. He pulled out a dagger and offered it to her. “It’s not too late. Just slit your throat with this and you'll bleed out painlessly.” She accepted the knife, her fingers clutching its handle tightly. The next moment, he was pressed against the wall and the knife was on the right side of his neck. “How about I try it on you first, my betrothed?” “Feel free to try. But when you fail, this knife will first taste your grandpa's blood, then yours.” Anger rose in her eyes, and the next moment, blood was flowing through the right side of his neck. She cut deep enough to severe an important blood vessel. “You should not have challenged me,” she sneered and stepped back, waiting for him to collapse. He simply smirked and brushed his finger along the deep wound on his neck. “Seems like you failed.” She watched the wound on his neck heal on its own and felt shocked to her bones. “You.. what are you?” “Guess?” ----- Instagram- mynovel.20 Facebook- Author mynoveltwenty

In the lawless town of Blackwood, where power belongs to those who can wield a gun, Sabastin Frederick grows up in hiding, trained by his father, the legendary Sir Frederick—the once-feared gunmaster of England. Years ago, Sir Frederick lost everything to betrayal, forcing him to flee with his family to the depths of the woods. But the past refuses to stay buried. When Sabastin ventures into Blackwood for the first time, a fateful clash with Aleister—the cruel son of his father’s greatest enemy, Khalifa—sparks a deadly rivalry. With his sister Petrova caught in the crossfire and whispers of his father’s return spreading through the town, Sabastin realizes that his fight is only beginning.