Secret Arcana

Exo-Arcana Online—better known as EAO—has taken the world by storm. This next-generation VR MMORPG is a global phenomenon, praised for its breathtakingly immersive world, high-intensity combat, and cutting-edge AI-driven NPCs, monsters, and bosses that rival human intellect. With a vast array of classes, weapons, and endless strategic possibilities, EAO has drawn in over 100 million players worldwide, cementing its status as the ultimate VR experience. Yet, amidst this ever-expanding digital battlefield, our story follows Akito Hoshigane, a second-year high schooler and MMORPG enthusiast who walks the path of the Rogue Anti-Hero. Known by the alias "Hoshigari", he has conquered countless MMORPGs, mastered every melee class, defeated the strongest foes, wiping out PK's (Player Killers) with ease, outplaying entire guilds & clans, and leaving only whispers of his legend behind—a shadow among the elite, feared but unknown. However, for Akito, victory has lost its thrill. Every game, every challenge—completed, conquered, and soon forgotten. None have truly tested his limits. Until now. His next conquest: Exo-Arcana Online. A fusion of fantasy and technology, where players carve their own destinies, forge reputations in any way they desire, and pursue absolute freedom. But this time, Akito knows one thing for certain— He won’t survive as a Rogue Anti-Hero forever, especially in this game where VR MMORPG doesn't even reach it's peak. So... this time... he's trying to be different. (Oh, and yes, this Web Novel was heavily inspired by Shangri-La Frontier, and normally-inspired by Sword Art Online & Infinite Dendrogram)

When Violet Rowe accepts a tutoring position at the grand yet isolated Halloway estate, she expects a quiet job teaching the youngest siblings, Clara and Theodore. Instead, she steps into a house haunted by the shadows of its past—whispers of a family tragedy, cold gazes from the remaining heirs, and a lingering sense that something is terribly wrong. Two years ago, Lysandra Halloway was found dead in her bedroom—murdered, the family claims, by an intruding burglar. Shortly after, Eleanor Halloway, the children's mother, wasted away from grief. Yet as Violet settles into the mansion, she notices something unsettling: no one speaks of the deceased with love. There is no mourning, only an eerie absence of sorrow. Theodore, ever the devoted brother, is protective of Clara—too protective. Clara, fragile and anxious, seems burdened by a secret too heavy to bear. Felix and Everett, the older brothers, are aloof, always watching but never saying too much. Ophelia, sharp-tongued and temperamental, treats the past as a nuisance best forgotten. And Augustus Halloway, the formidable head of the family, warns Violet to keep her curiosities in check. But as Violet begins to notice strange behaviors, unspoken tensions, and gaps in the family's carefully told history, she realizes the Halloways are hiding something. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because in this house, the past never stays buried. And someone is watching.

Suddenly transported into a new world, Jackson Maverick must try to adapt to this new world by entering Arcane Academy - a prestigious school meant only for the gifted and noble. Along with surviving this new world he must master his game like abilities and it's secrets to survive.

Ethan Holmes, a brilliant scientist, dies in a lab explosion and awakens in the war-torn Holy Dominion, a medieval world where magic is forbidden, and knowledge is tightly controlled by the Church. Reborn as a penniless orphan, he must navigate a society where mages hide in the shadows, hunted by inquisitors. With his rational mind and scientific approach, Ethan begins unraveling the secrets of magic—blending logic with arcane forces. As he rises in power, he challenges centuries of superstition, igniting a revolution that will shake the foundations of faith, magic, and the very nature of reality itself.

A pickpocket's routine heist gone catastrophically wrong, dragged him into the hidden world of assassins and mystical cards. Now marked by the enigmatic Arcane Master, The Devil, he is blackmailed into becoming a pawn in a larger, blood-soaked game. [Volume 1 Devil Child: Complete] [Volume 2 Blood and Bonds: Current] **** Character in cover: Issa Lucienne Fitzroy Most of the free chapters are about 2000+ words long, but the locked ones are at your normal 1k to 1,5k words

Disclaimer: The cover is from AOI OGATA on Pinterest. The flames, I could feel was dying out, so I opened my eyes to see her little hands grasping tightly onto my fist. The last bit of the flames lingered over her hand before dying out as well, then her hands were cold again. My eyes followed her arms to her face. She knelt on the bed with my stretched legs between hers. She still wore the same clothes she had on when she appeared in my hospital room.  Her large, dark eyes were on me, but I couldn't tell what emotion or expression they held. She sat then and pulled my fist to her face. "You didn't respond when I called you earlier. What's going on?" I asked her calmly, but inwardly doubted she'd answer me. She inhaled deeply with my fist still to her nose like she wanted to absorb its fragrance if it had any. She just kept her eyes focused on my hand. "You were about to do it again. The backlash could've been bad. ," she pointed out flatly. Even though she didn't sound too pleased, her wonderful voice was still pleasing to the ear. "You told me we'd do it, not you." "I have to get stronger, Lily." She now looked at me. "But what about the pain? We agreed that I would help you."

a cute nerdy bubbly highschool boy, happened to get teleported to an unknown world, because of his curious nature of exploring ancient antiques. In the the new world, full of mystical creatures, awaits a lot of adventures. will he be able to come back..??

Tum an employee fall in love with his college who has a fiancee. He lets him know he's in a relationship but wants their relationship to stay hidden. This is a hot spicy Bl

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

In a realm almost on the brink of oblivion, a man arises, a lone protector, the last guardian who had sworn to repel the shadows threatening to engulf the world. Armed with the sword of Arcana, a weapon of immense power, holding the key to forgotten magic and secrets, he embarks on a dangerous journey. As ancient evils awaken, the guardian must master the sword’s hidden powers before the darkness consumes all. With fate hanging by a thread, will he uncover the truth of the arcana and save the realm, or will he fall to the very shadows he fights?

Magic? Superpowers? It's all the things that made the world hellish for Lewellyn. Suddenly found himself in a room, bound and gagged. Soon he will meet the person who will turn his world upside down as he tried to recall the memories of the past.

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

In the place where the elite gather, happened a murder to start it all with the clues brings back the past and choices leading the future, A detective chosen to wield the Magician to find the fool lost in the past and end his Play Of Arcana

Lana Danley has always yearned for more than the mundane life of Rosecliff, a sleepy small town where nothing ever seems to change. As a high school senior, she dreams of graduating and escaping to the big city, leaving behind the monotony of her routine. But one fateful night changes everything. During her late-night shift as a part-time forest ranger, Lana stumbles upon an enormous, injured wolf deep in the woods. Driven by compassion, she brings the creature home to tend to its wounds, only to discover something shocking hours later—a naked River Attwood, her enigmatic and aloof classmate, glaring at her with eyes full of fury and secrets. What begins as a moment of compassion soon plunges Lana into a world she never imagined. The quiet town of Rosecliff hides dark secrets, where the forest whispers of ancient powers and creatures of the night reign supreme. As Lana becomes entangled in the dangerous, mysterious lives of the werewolves who rule the woods, she realizes that her life will never be the same. Will she rise above the challenges of this supernatural world, or will its secrets consume her?

In a world divided by ancient power and shadowed by the rule of four kings, 17-year-old Dorothy is thrust into a destiny she neither understands nor desires. Born in a quiet village and raised in the safety of an orphanage, her life changes forever when a mysterious old man tells her of the Celestial Eye, a legendary power said to hold the key to unimaginable strength—and a curse that could unmake her very soul. Unknowingly bound to the celestial forces through the old man’s love and an unsealed eye that glimpses fragments of the future, Dorothy embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her origins and the powers surging within her. Alongside her steadfast mentor Kael, the mysterious hunter Arden, and her childhood friend Mark—whose vast knowledge is as intriguing as it is suspicious—Dorothy must navigate trials of self-discovery, confront her deepest fears, and uncover secrets buried in the ruins of history. But as she delves deeper into the mysteries of the Celestial Eye, Dorothy learns that her world is far more fragile than she ever imagined. Elves whisper of a dying queen, shapeshifters lurk with centuries-old grudges, and a shadowy demon—an entity with a hunger for celestial power—looms closer than anyone suspects. The threads of fate begin to unravel when Dorothy discovers a past written in blood, a future painted in fire, and a prophecy that could either save her world or destroy it. Faced with ancient curses, relentless enemies, and an enigmatic villain hidden among her closest allies, Dorothy must decide if she’s willing to embrace the celestial power within her—or let it consume her entirely. In this tale of trials, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit, The Ancient Secret takes readers on a journey where the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows, and even the kindest faces may hide the deepest secrets. Will Dorothy rise to become a savior, or will the celestial forces claim her as their own?

When Li Wei, a young woman with a pure heart, sees her family fall into hardship, she’s willing to sacrifice anything to protect them. Enter Zhang Yichen, a powerful and calculating magnate, who offers her a secret marriage contract. In exchange for his financial support of her family, Li Wei must become his wife—only on paper, without any emotional ties. What begins as a practical arrangement soon turns into something more complex. As they live together, small gestures and stolen glances reveal hidden sides of their personalities. Zhang Yichen, accustomed to controlling everything and everyone around him, finds himself vulnerable in Li Wei’s presence, while she realizes her heart is more involved than she intended. But Zhang Yichen’s world is dangerous, filled with silent threats and enemies. Together, Li Wei and Yichen will face intrigue, betrayal, and their own pasts as they struggle with the emotions they swore not to involve in their agreement. When all secrets are finally revealed, they must choose between remaining bound by a silent oath or following the path their hearts truly desire

``` Ante una muerte segura, a Kyle no le queda otro remedio que arriesgarse. Le advirtieron que podría perecer en la Academia Arcana, pero apretó los dientes y tomó el riesgo... y debido a su decisión, desveló muchos secretos sobre este mundo misterioso, descubrió prácticas místicas, tocó reliquias prohibidas que cambiarían su vida y ganó la enemistad de existencias poderosas. Afortunadamente, no transmigró solo. El Sistema de Extracción Divina estaba con él mientras avanzaba por su Camino Arcano elegido... *** 14-17 capítulos por semana. Los capítulos iniciales ahora están siendo editados para mejorar la calidad. Por favor, ten paciencia conmigo. ```

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.

This is a sequel to my story, Secret of An Alpha: Retribution. You can find it on Radish fiction. The link: https://radishfiction.com/stories/25595 Alpha Luke knows the truth. He is struggling to forgive his mate and move on. He finds himself tangled with lies and secrets. His Pack still doesn't know that he had found his mate, knowing what would happen if they did know. He gets involved with someone unexpected, someone who his Pack would question if they ever find out.

In a world where magic is a hidden undercurrent flowing beneath the surface of society, humanity has evolved beyond its primitive roots, integrating powerful enchantments, ancient beasts, and supernatural phenomena into their everyday lives. But for all the grandeur, the power of magic is still a mystery to most... until a young man named Caelan Ardent steps into the world with an unfathomable, god-like power. Caelan is no ordinary sorcerer. Born with the legendary "Immortal Arcana" etched into his soul, he possesses knowledge and strength that transcends the very laws of magic. With the ability to control time, bend elemental forces, and manipulate the fate of those around him, he is the ultimate force in a world teetering on the edge of chaos. Yet, Caelan remains an enigma to the world, holding his powers close to his chest. When a malevolent faction, "The Harbingers", emerges from the shadows, threatening to plunge the world into a war between the magical and the mundane, Caelan is reluctantly pulled into the conflict. As the world’s greatest secrets unravel, Caelan must confront not only the enemies seeking to claim his powers but also the dark forces that threaten to disrupt the delicate balance between reality and magic. Surrounded by unlikely allies — a rogue mage, a cursed princess, and a disgraced warrior — Caelan embarks on a journey to uncover his true origins and master his overwhelming abilities. But the deeper he delves into his own past, the more he realizes that his power may not be his alone, and that the very fate of existence rests on his shoulders. [Eclipse of the Immortal Arcana* is a gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and power beyond imagination, set in a modern fantasy world where nothing is as it seems and even the strongest hero must question their true purpose. The question remains: Can one person truly bear the weight of infinite power, or will it consume them from within?]

The ocean holds many tales. Deep, dark and mysterious when angered yet soothing and relaxing when in peace what happens when a tragic incident brings two opposite souls together? is it fate? or just another nightmare A man who's life ended in the ocean and a girl who's life is the ocean will history repeat itself or will it let love win?

Elena June, a ghostwriter of adult stories, finds herself in a dangerous situation when her mentor, Adrian Caldwell, discovers her secret job. A respected and emotionless person, professor Adrian offers her a deal to keep her secret in exchange for her obedience. As he closes in on her, Elena is filled with fear, realizing that Adrian wants control over her in more ways than one.

Synopsis Emma got home to a shocking news in a letter that says she the heiress of her father's company. she had never meet her father. She had grew up with the illusion that her abandoned her mom and had died a long time ago. Puzzled, she decided to go to New York City to find out who her father was and her true identity. But, Emma faces different challenges and opposition from members of her father's extended family who believed that she is an imposter who just came to reap where she did not sow. A major antagonist in the story shows up with a claim that Emma is not the true heiress. Now, Emma must prove herself a worthy heiress and safe her family's legacy and company During the course of the story, more secrets are revealed including facts about Emma Stone's father involving himself with illegal activities which he had to do in order to protect his family What exactly are those illegal activities? Will Emma reclaim her inheritance or will she allow her opposition and rivalry to defeat her? Find out more in this intriguing book that is built on Love, Betrayal, secrecy, and growth.