Dark Souls Dusk Crown

In "Beyond the Crown", a tale of secrets, passion, and power unfolds in a world of opulent splendor, where a coterie of ladies-in-waiting navigate the treacherous waters of courtly life, entwining their lives with those above them, and becoming embroiled in the intricate dance of intrigue, loyalty, desire and love.

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

After transmigrating to a world similar to Earth, Jiang Qiao was approached by a former goddess—Ocean Blue. As Bluestar is also on the verge of collapse from invaders of other worlds, Jiang Qiao must find a way to save this one. With the ability to create a virtual game world, he creates the world of Sacred Souls. In order for this new world to grow, it has to devour other worlds. Thus, the greediest, most cunning, and horrible beings came into existence—Players.

** The Saga of Souls ** In the depths of pain and weakness, lives **Ethan**, a boy who faces bullying and humiliation every day. Despite it all, he returns home with a fake smile to comfort his sick mother, helping her with dinner and cleaning the house with kindness. But one dark night, while releasing his heartache with screams in the forest, he falls into a deep pit. There, he discovers a mysterious chess piece, which merges with his arm, causing excruciating pain, leaving behind a glowing bull tattoo. With every step he takes, Ethan realizes that this power is not just a gift, but a test. Will he use it to seek revenge on a world that wronged him, or to discover his true self? --- A tale full of mystery, power, and incredible transformations. **"The Saga of Souls"...** When pain turns into power, destiny is reshaped.

Pyrrhus of Epirus, a descendant of Achilles, is forced into exile as a child after his father’s kingdom is overthrown. He is taken in by King Glaukias of Illyria, where he is raised among warriors and trained in battle. At seventeen, Pyrrhus returns to Epirus, defeating his rival Neoptolemus and reclaiming his throne. But he is not content with ruling a small kingdom—he dreams of conquering Macedon and proving himself as the next great warrior-king. He marries Lanassa, daughter of the Sicilian tyrant Agathocles, but their union is a political alliance rather than love. As Pyrrhus wages war against Cassander of Macedon, his obsession with war grows, causing a deep rift between him and Lanassa. After Cassander's death, Pyrrhus seizes parts of Macedon but fails to hold it due to constant betrayals and shifting alliances. His next great challenge arises when Rome threatens Magna Graecia. He answers a call for aid from the city of Tarentum, seeing it as his chance to defeat the rising Roman Republic. In Italy, Pyrrhus wins battles at Heraclea and Asculum using war elephants, but his victories come at a terrible cost. Despite his military genius, Rome refuses to surrender, and his forces are slowly drained. Meanwhile, Lanassa leaves him for Demetrius of Macedon, betraying him after years of neglect. Pyrrhus, blinded by war, does not chase after her, choosing conquest over family. After a final defeat at Beneventum, Pyrrhus is forced to abandon Italy, returning home weaker than before. His people no longer trust him, and his kingdom is on the brink of collapse. In desperation, he wages one last campaign in Greece, attempting to seize control of Argos. During the Battle of Argos, he is betrayed by Lanassa, who, watching from a rooftop, throws a tile at his head, stunning him. A soldier seizes the moment and kills him. In the afterlife, Pyrrhus faces Rhea, the mother of the gods, who tells him he chased Achilles’s glory but achieved nothing. As punishment for his blind ambition, he is turned to stone, his name remembered not as a king, but as a tragic warning of the cost of endless war. After Pyrrhus fall, his son, Alexander II of Epirus is exiled but returns to reclaim his throne. Facing Macedon, Rome, and betrayal, he fights desperately to save his kingdom. Defeated and captured, he is chosen by Themis to resist Rome’s growing empire. Escaping captivity, he abandons his crown to become a prophet of rebellion, waging war from the shadows. His fight is far from over.

He held her hand placing it on his chest looking at his hand on top of hers. "I give you my heart Zillah, lead me" . " Stop" she finally bursted into tears. Still being able to hold her breath from making sounds. She was drooling all over and he drew her even closer to her and hugged her like never before. She cuddled underneath his arms crying seriously but he stroked her gently until she was able to calm down. How did he manage to bear all this type of pain. How much was he going through that leaves him to no other decision than to want to change from who he was. He called her name softly "Zillah…" "I love when you call my name" she spoke like a baby with a cracked voice because she cried a lot and her hands folded and he pulled her away and looked at her with a smirk. "But you… " he was ready to call her out for what she said earlier but she placed her finger on his lips knowing what he was about to say next. His smile widened when he observed something. He moved his fingers to her neck and felt where he pierced her neck and felt the injury and blood. He held her neck tenderly healing her slowly. "This part could be more painful" he warned while healing her. She winced lightly and he stroked her face. "You've got to dominate, and I don't care if you're the seventh mundane or not". She spoke with intense gaze rooted on him "Am I?...." "You are the Crown's Mundane". Alvah, the soul of Celestial, son of First Chamber Empyreal of Fire Deivigan Vimal because the first ever infernal who lived anonymously and as the Seventh Mundane. Zillah will be the mediator between Alvah and Tartarus. Costing her life will have to be the priority if Elysian has to be saved but what if Alvah takes the risk instead?. This is a realm of the conflict between Elysian and Tartarus.

Angelus Rathmore, heir to the Sevigoria throne, has been treated unfairly since childhood by his father, the king, who favours his mistresses children over those he had with his queen. His preference for men instead of women sparks a series of events that push out of the shadows and into the light where he aims to fight for his identity and birth right. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse. His first love is married off to his sister in his mother's attempts to protect his secret, and he loses a piece of his soul. This puts him on a path to punish the people who hurt him. When he meets a charming shapeshifter, Cassiel, who offers to put the world at his feet, Angelus finds security in the forbidden spark the male gives him. With magic and the practice of same sex relationships being punishable by death in Sevigoria, the prince and his new lover navigate the challenging ups and downs of their forbidden relationships. Will they find their way to a happy ending?

Cedric awakens in the frostbitten realm of Eldermarch—now its fourth prince. But this is no fairy tale. Real witches? Hybrid Abyssal Beasts? Demonic Incursions? Gates of the Abyss? To survive the coming storm, he'll need more than royal blood. With a fiery witch as his unlikely ally and innovations that defy medieval dogma, Cedric must rally Borderwatch against horrors that melt steel… and outmaneuver a crown that feeds its heirs to the darkness."

Kyle's life had always been miserable. Abandoned by his S-rank mother and cast into the suburbs, where only the strongest survive, he was forced to scavenge through garbage and fight to stay alive. But everything changes on the anniversary of the Annual Ascension Day when the game Infinite Continent selects one million humans to become players. Kyle is chosen, gaining a talent with immense potential. He dives into the game, forgetting everything else. Things seemed to be getting better for him—until someone appeared at his door. The mother who abandoned him years ago wants to reconcile, claiming that she had been under a curse all those years, forcing her to do what she did. "So what? How is that my problem? I don’t care. Get lost or I’ll kill you."

Synopsis In the grand halls of Averleigh Palace, a competition unlike any other unfolds. By royal decree, the firstborn daughters of noble families must compete for the honor of becoming Crown Prince Alexander’s bride. The trials will test their grace, wit, and resilience, but behind the glittering facade lies a court filled with secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Lady Evelyn has no desire for a crown, nor for the hand of a prince she has never met. With dreams of pursuing medicine rather than royalty, she refuses to play into the expectations of a future queen. Forced into the competition against her will, she vows to fail every trial and return home as soon as possible. But when a moment of fate places her at the center of the royal family’s attention—saving King Aldric’s life during a crisis—Evelyn finds herself in the spotlight she desperately wanted to avoid. The king favors her. The prince begins to take notice. And the other contestants? They are seething with resentment. Yet, unknown to all, Prince Alexander harbors a secret—a love outside the palace walls, one that could unravel the entire selection process. As tensions rise and betrayals unfold, Evelyn must navigate a world of power plays and whispered alliances, all while resisting the undeniable pull between herself and the very man she swore never to love. But in a game where hearts and thrones are at stake, can she truly escape her destiny? A tale of duty, defiance, and unexpected love, The Reluctant Crown is a royal romance where winning the prince’s heart may be more dangerous than losing it.

"Duty demands I marry him. My heart warns me not to trust him. But the kingdom is dying, and I have no choice." Princess Elara of Bellmere will do anything to save her crumbling kingdom—even if it means tying herself to Kieran Blake, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for taking everything he touches. Their marriage is a cold-blooded bargain: his power and wealth in exchange for her crown. But behind his charm lies a man with secrets as dangerous as the enemies circling her kingdom—and Elara soon learns Kieran didn’t come to Bellmere just to save it. As hidden truths come to light and dangerous enemies close in, their fragile alliance will face its greatest test. Will Elara and Kieran find strength in each other, or will the cracks in their bond shatter both their hearts and the future of Bellmere?

In a world where hybrids are nothing more than pests. Rem finds herself blessed with a loving family. However, a terrible hex given to her at birth makes it hard to control her rage. Not only that, but she has fallen in love with a man hell-bent on destroying the world she lives in! “Come with me if you want to live!” She declares, holding her hand towards the craziest Lycan to ever live. -Second Book of The Gate of Shadows- -Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-

“A dystopian world full of conflict, where mysterious energies and family intrigues determine the fate of humanity.”

An old man is reading bedtime stories to his child. The old man is ordinary, and there is nothing interesting about him. Other than a few missing fingers...

On a planet ruled by ancient cults and martial families, Kallen's life turns for the worse the day he is cursed with the mark. He, along with other children, is kidnapped and raised to serve under the infamous House Bathory as spies and assassins. Their mission? Infiltrate their eternal rivals and orchestrate the heist of the century: Stealing the Crown fragment that turned heroes into kings and nations into an empire. In this ruthless world, ambition and cunning are survival tools, whether you're in the wild, on the battlefield, or navigating royal courts. Secrets act as currency, and a seemingly simple power play can conceal a century-old plot that transcends space and time. Torn between his quest to protect his loved ones, revenge and his morality, Kal's humanity will be put to the test as he navigates through political struggles greater than himself. Immersed in a suicide mission that could disrupt the foundation of a society on the brink of implosion, he quickly realizes that failure goes beyond death. --- What to expect: - Character building -The story takes its time to set up but will quickly take up speed. - Martial art-oriented action with a power system - Betrayals, schemes, and mysteries - Dark scenes - Worldbuilding - Slice of life including comedy and romance -no harem

In the shadowy depths of a sprawling city, Zang Yan, a lonely orphan with no family and no pets, struggles to survive in the harsh slums. His life changes one fateful day when he finds a mysterious item discarded in the trash. Intrigued, Zang Yan wears the strange item, only for it to transform into a radiant light one night, embedding itself deep within his consciousness and manifesting as an egg—his soul pet. As Zhang Yan learns to harness the power of his soul pet, he discovers that it is a weak, fledgling creature with immense potential. Together, they embark on a journey to grow stronger, facing numerous trials and challenges. Along the way, Zang Yan realizes he is part of an ancient prophecy that foretells a battle against the soul eaters—fearsome creatures that grow stronger with each soul they consume. With each battle and every hard-earned victory, Zang Yan and his soul pet gradually grow in strength and resilience. In a land where danger lurks around every corner and trust is hard to come by, Zang Yan must navigate treacherous alliances and face unimaginable horrors. His quest will challenge his courage, test his resilience, and ultimately shape the fate of humanity.

Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated. When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed. She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past.

The kingdom of Elaria stands majestically as the greatest power on the continent of Atlantis, with vast lands of power and that the sun never sets on the land of power. But behind the glory, a cruel social stratification separates the nobles, who have power and control, from the commoners, who live in oppression. In the midst of this chaos, Alexander Arthur Casterwyn, a young noble who refuses to submit to the rotten system, takes a bold step. He adopts a pair of orphaned twins from the Ethel family, a despised commoner. Unexpectedly, one of the twins possesses a rare Essential: Light Dragon, a power found only in legend. Years later, one of the twins reappears. Caspian Arthur Casterwyn, a gifted channeler who leads a movement to shake the foundations of the kingdom. Together with his siblings and a group of loyal channelers, Caspian will confront the tyranny that sits on the throne and destroy the system that has oppressed them all this time.

In a world where leadership determines one's future, the National Student Leadership Initiative (NSLI) launches a radical experiment: Leadership Ascendancy Program (LAP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will run the country. This elite program gathers the top 100 most promising young leaders from across the nation—presidents, prefects, council members, and prodigies in leadership roles—bringing them to Primus Academy, a school that trains future world leaders. However, there's a catch: only 10 will graduate as "True Leaders," and only 1 among them can become the Sovereign leader. these 10 will securing high-ranking positions in politics, business, and society. The rest? Their leadership potential will be declared insufficient, permanently barring them from any influential role in the future. To prove their worth, students must compete in leadership-based challenges, forcing them to strategize, manipulate, and rally people behind them. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, these young visionaries must outthink, outmaneuver, and outlead their rivals—or risk fading into obscurity

The souls, naturally born good, forged in the smithy dubbed reality eventually turns evil or chipped can be healed with a mysterious blend of alchemy, plague and some stupid heroics.

Princess Evangeline is a royal disaster—reckless, unladylike, and constantly causing chaos. Sir Lucian Valemont, her ever-suffering knight, is punished for her every misstep. As he struggles to keep her under control, he realizes the real battle isn’t just protecting the kingdom—it’s surviving her.

In the quiet seaside town of Tsukishima, there is a legend—one that no one dares to prove. "On the night of the longest dusk, when the sun refuses to set, cross the old wooden bridge at Kageri Lake. A wish will be granted, but something must be left behind." Sixteen-year-old Renji Asakura is desperate to turn back time. After an accident leaves his younger sister in a coma, he becomes obsessed with the town's legend. When he finally finds the bridge at sunset, it is exactly as the rumors say—suspended in a never-ending twilight. However, he is not alone. Mikoto Shiranagi, a quiet but sharp-witted transfer student, is also there, carrying her own secrets. The two form a reluctant partnership, discovering that each time they cross the bridge, they can rewrite the past—but only by sacrificing a part of their own future. As Renji and Mikoto continue using the bridge, their memories start fading, their bodies weaken, and time moves forward without them. Renji must face the ultimate question: How much of yourself are you willing to lose for the people you love? But the bridge has rules, and breaking them could mean losing everything—forever.

Betrayed by his own comrades, Kael Zarion watched his closest friend, Lothar Holyreign, fall to a blade meant for enemies. Wounded and desperate, he fled deeper into the Tower of Calamity, sealing himself in a forgotten chamber where a crimson-lit relic awaited. “I'm sorry, Lothar… I failed you.” With regret in his heart and vengeance burning in his soul, Kael took his last breath. But death was not the end. Reborn as Licht Arthas, he awakens in a new life—one marked by an ancient god’s insignia and the power to defy fate itself. The gods rule this world, but Licht will carve his own path. Even if it means drowning the heavens in crimson.

A prisoner to the royals, forced to play in their games, Fraero never wanted to leave, peace was once normality. The capital had other ideas... Nine contenders chosen, to battle for the throne of Thesia. Each vying desperately for power, alliances are fake and smiles hide daggers. Fraero is lost in a war with opponents far superior to himself. Outmatched, outnumbered, and with no clear path to victory, Fraero has only one option: to play the game better than anyone else. Collect = More chapters Power stone = Peasant gets stoned

Mother Earth is healing herself. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the World is engulfed in two major wars between mankind. Survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact was still felt there. Bacteria, viruses, radiation, and mutated creatures continue to erode the human population. But humans continue to develop science in search of new planets. A group of scientists discovered a planet similar to the Earth called Valkan. Hoping to communicate, they created a tool called SOULS that can connect the soul of its users to distant places. Adrien Adrestia, a prince of the Kingdom of Arestiana gets the "Grace" of connecting with the earthlings. However, it turns out that he is connected to a serial killer inmate coded Zero. An ideological battle took place in his head. Not only that, the threat of war from enemy kingdoms and earth colonies continues to heat up. Will Adrien and Zero try to stop that? Or are they fighting for bodies? note: (A Low Fantasy Medieval and Futuristic Post-Apocalypse Hybrid)

Eternal Dusk – A Dark Apocalyptic Fantasy The world is ending—not in fire, but in an endless twilight where the screams of the fallen are swallowed by the void. The gods are gone. The heavens have rotted. All that remains is war. In the heart of this dying world, Modred stands at the edge of oblivion. A warrior born from the ashes of a broken past, his crimson eyes burn with a fury that even death cannot smother. He does not fight for hope. Hope is a lie. He does not fight for justice. Justice died long ago. He fights because there is nothing else left. Beyond the walls of Astria, the last kingdom standing, the forces of the Pantheon tighten their grip. The gods may be gone, but their shadows remain—whispering, corrupting, devouring. When the call for war echoes once more, the Deicida Squads—executioners of the divine—are sent into the abyss. Some will rise as legends. The rest will be forgotten. But in a world where death is a certainty, Modred knows one truth: You don’t pray for salvation. You carve it from the corpses of those who stand in your way. Eternal Dusk is a dark apocalyptic fantasy where brutality and vengeance walk hand in hand. In this world, there are no chosen heroes—only those willing to kill before they are killed. And when the dusk finally fades... will your name be remembered, or buried with the fallen?