The Glowing Shard

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

What if the path to godhood was paved with stolen flesh and shattered divinity? In a world where the gods fell and their remains litter the earth as Divinity Shards, mortals have discovered a horrifying truth consume a shard, and you begin the climb toward godhood. But not all who ascend survive. Some explode. Others lose their minds. A few become monsters. And fewer still... become something worse. Cero never asked for this. Accused of witchcraft, nearly executed. he’s thrust into a world of Ascenders, Inquisitors, and Primordial Powers that defy understanding.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

--- In a galaxy ravaged by Rift Beasts and interplanetary wars, survival is earned, not given. Kael Vorrin, a struggling scavenger from the desolate colony world of Veyra-7, dreams only of keeping his sick sister alive. But fate takes a deadly turn when he discovers an ancient data shard buried in the ruins, a forgotten relic of humanity's lost hunters. The shard fuses into his body, awakening the Oblivion System, a ruthless AI designed to create the galaxy's next apex predator or its final destroyer. Thrown into a world of mandatory quests, life-or-death decisions, and horrifying beasts, Kael must grow stronger or perish. With each Rift Beast slain, his potential rises but so do the consequences of every choice. Hidden deep within the system is the seed of a mysterious Beast Companion egg, waiting to hatch... if Kael survives long enough to nurture it. In a universe ruled by power and fear, Kael's path could lead to salvation, domination... or total annihilation.

The one who obtained power from a ruins in a tower, of never ending suffering, through hardship and self awareness.. Now travels back to his home world in other to fulfill the task as by the Omnipotent Guardian.

Audrey Jones has spent her life trapped behind pristine walls, part of a family that shines in public and shatters in private. To their church and school community, the Joneses are the perfect family—devoted parents, active leaders, and doting caretakers. But behind the doors of their immaculate home, Audrey is subjected to cruel punishments, relentless gaslighting, and isolation designed to break her. When the Joneses adopt Mia, the daughter of their deceased friends, Audrey hopes for a sister. Instead, she gains her worst tormentor. Charming and cunning, Mia quickly earns their parents' favor and manipulates her way into the role of the perfect child. With each passing day, Mia spins a web of lies that paints Audrey as unstable, pushing her deeper into loneliness and convincing everyone around her—including her teachers—that Audrey is dangerous. But Mia’s greatest weapon is not the belt or the starvation. It’s the story she weaves so masterfully that no one questions it. When Audrey collapses at school, worn down by sleepless nights and Mia’s slow chemical sabotage, she finds an unexpected ally in Mrs. Hayes, an English teacher who sees through the golden facade. As the Joneses tighten their grip and Mia’s manipulation escalates to terrifying heights, Audrey must decide whether to keep surviving inside the golden cage—or find the strength to shatter it. In a world where truth is dismissed as delusion and love is wielded as a weapon, Audrey's fight is not just for freedom, but for the right to own her story.

Eliar grew up among murderers and criminals, in a world where love is punishable by death. His mission: to deceive a dangerous hacker girl. But when feelings begin to conflict, he must choose... Betrayal or loyalty? Obedience or rebellion?

Whispers Beneath the Loud Moon Dark Fantasy | Enemies-to-Lovers | Soul-Shard Quest | Erotic Tension Betrayed. Shattered. Cursed. Clive was supposed to be a hero. Instead, his soul was broken to seal away a god—and the witch Maedra made sure he lived to regret it. Now he hunts the scattered fragments of himself, each one buried in monsters, memories, and desire. A half-nude warrior woman created by Maedra joins him, her body a weapon, her motives unknown. A silver-haired flirt stalks his path, her secrets sharp as her smile. And his only companion? A snarky talking skull who may be more than he seems. Beneath the Loud Moon, lust burns, lies twist, and every shard recovered makes Clive less human—and more dangerous. Can he reclaim himself before the truth breaks him again?

Elias Kael thought his life as a chef would be simple—until the day he bonded with a mysterious shard and awakened the power of the Sharder System. Now, with an eccentric companion named Dot, Elias is thrust into a world where Shard Bearers are hunted, their powers coveted by hidden factions. With his forgotten past resurfacing and deadly enemies closing in, Elias must unlock his true potential, master his growing abilities, and uncover the secret behind the shards before it’s too late. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes—he isn’t just another Sharder. He might be the key to everything.

Neuro Shard: Ascension - This Is Not Just a Game. In the neon-washed but soul-crushing mega-city of Aethelburg in the year 2150, you're one step away from rock bottom. You are just one of the billions struggling to survive, and the real world has closed every door on you. But what if you were offered a new reality that could change everything? "Neuro Shard: Ascension" is far more than an ordinary game; it transports the human mind to a virtual universe. It's a new economy, a new society, and most importantly, a chance for a new beginning. When Bars Veyron, a destitute university student, invests his last hope in this digital universe, he discovers it's made of more than just pixels and code. In the breathtaking world of Aetheria, every step he takes and every decision he makes will rewrite not only his virtual character's destiny but his fate in the real world as well. However, in this new world, power does not come without a price. Ancient dangers lurking in the shadows, ruthless rivals, and secrets that must be unraveled await Bars. Neuro Shard: Ascension is the story of a journey from zero to the top, the price of power, and how a virtual world can rewrite reality itself. Will this new universe be Bars's salvation, or will it drag him into an even deeper abyss than before? The answer is just one "Initiate" command away in the full-dive.

He did what the world told him to do. He followed his heart when it whispered its truth. And in the end, it all led to… nothing. Now, he is no longer who he once was. He is changed. He is different. ---

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Unearth Your Destiny: A Crown of Power or a Crown of Ruin? Imagine waking up in a world on fire, with no memory of who you are, only a searing pain in your chest. That's Ash, our hero, who discovers a terrifying truth: a jagged, glowing shard of the mythical, shattered Crown of Dominion is embedded within him. This isn't just a piece of an old relic; it's a living, pulsing fragment of immense, dangerous power. Suddenly, you're not just lost, you're hunted. The King's ruthless forces, led by the relentless Captain Valerius, believe the Crown's power is a curse, seeking to eradicate all who touch it. But Ash is just a boy, a blank slate caught in a cosmic struggle. His only hope? A strange alliance forged in the shadows: Selene, a mysterious Shadow Priestess whose whispers hold ancient secrets and dark magic, and Kael, a gruff, exiled knight whose broken oath binds him to protect Ash. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to the legendary Veilstone Keep, an ancient fortress rumored to hold the answers Ash desperately seeks. But Veilstone Keep is more than just crumbling stone. Deep within its forgotten passages, they uncover Master Elara, an eccentric scholar who reveals a chilling truth: the Crown doesn't just grant power; it seeks to be reborn, and it sees Ash as its ultimate vessel. Every step deeper into the Keep's labyrinthine depths brings Ash closer to understanding his past, but also closer to becoming the very "Crowned God" the world fears. Can Ash control the corrupting whispers of the shard before it consumes him? Will he become a beacon of salvation or the harbinger of a new, terrifying dominion? Dive into The Shattered Crown and discover a world where forgotten magic, political intrigue, and cosmic destiny collide. Unravel the mystery. Witness the power. Choose your Crown.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

In this second volume, Malik now freed from the Sultan’s curse but transformed into a being of starlight and wind can no longer walk the mortal world as Layla does. But his love for her has not dimmed. Each night, when the stars burn bright over the desert, Malik sends his whispers down to her, calling her into a fantasy land that seems to exist only for them a hidden place where the sands glitter like glass, the moon is always full, and time stands still. Here, their love deepens in mystery and poetry. The fantasy land becomes a sanctuary but also a prison of longing. By day, Layla feels the ache of his absence. By night, they forget everything but each other in a world that feels more real than reality itself. As the story unfolds, they begin to realize that nature itself has its own plans. The final chapter resolves their story in a bittersweet, poetic way: nature’s decision, may or may not .... as you envisioned.

A boy survives an Echo Breach and is trained in secret on how to Control his Vira . Joined by a Fukashi survivor, a rogue Shrine Maiden and a Samurai with an unknown past they try to uncover the truth behind the First Yoki War and learns the war never ended. The playing field Just changed 1. Vira (signature power system) 2. Echo Breach (inciting danger) 3. Yoki (monstrous threat) 4. Unfinished War 5. Hidden Truths 6. Rogue Allies https://www.royalroad.com/profile/757347/fictions also posted in Royalroad

.............WSA 25 entry............. Stealing from mortals? Too easy. But stealing from the gods? Now that’s an art. Alister grew up on the streets, surviving through wit and theft. Under the alias Ace, he became a master thief, never caught, never seen—until one heist changed everything. Betrayed by a partner and cornered by a god’s champion, Alister should have died. Instead, he stole something no human unchosen by the gods should have, a shard of power, specifically, the shard of Loki. The shard granted him [Theft], a power that lets him steal anything. With this power, Alister assembles a crew of those wronged by the divine. Their target? The heavens themselves. After all, if the gods won’t share their power… he’ll just take it.

Every person is born with a unique fragment of the spirit of the age - a Zeitgeist shard whose size determines the reach of their influence. A hidden cadre of Seers can perceive each shard’s magnitude and judge whether its impact will be constructive or destructive. Sworn to safeguard humanity’s future, they devote themselves to nurturing benevolent shards and excising those that threaten to sow chaos.

If having to run away from the person you dearly love isn't enough of a heartache, having to run to another country to build a life without him would cause you enough damage. As if that wasn't enough, getting to know that the remnants of the man that you don't ever want to see in this life again are growing inside you is heart-shattering. Merette, however, decided to have the child, the child an imprint of what once she had felt for him… But, boy, never has she thought she would see him again on the doorstep of the tavern she works at. And here she thought life was finally taking mercy on her as it only offered love and contentment into her life after Merette became a mother. Now… His coming back is not for good. Or is it? Was it all some mere misunderstandings rooted in desperation for something good that forced her to flee and seek a life of peace?

When a soul from another world wakes in a body shaped by ancient forces, the universe shudders. Born into a realm stitched from cosmic secrets and buried lies, one child carries echoes of a forgotten past—and a spark that defies the gods. In Nexoria, every soul bears Fragments—mystic shards tied to powers long lost. Most sleep forever. But when they awaken... the world changes. With a mysterious role in a world that fears its own truth and memories were never meant to return. Arvik’s existence may be the key to the truth waiting to be revealed.

"Yu Hang, a young eunuch, wants to understand why he was confined to the imperial palace, who his parents are, and who he really is."

Four teenagers stand united against a dark, mysterious background — a swirling mix of shadowy forest and ancient ruins. Ann stands calm and poised at the front, her long blonde hair flowing like frost in a winter breeze. Her eyes shimmer icy blue, and delicate shards of ice swirl gently around her fingertips, sparkling like crystal. Beside her, Jake is the fiery heart of the group. His black hair seems to flicker like flames, and his intense eyes glow with molten orange. Flames dance along his arms, casting a warm, fierce light. Mia, playful and fierce, crackles with the energy of a storm. Dark curls whipping around her face, lightning arcs around her hands and the air crackles with electric tension as gusts of wind swirl at her feet. Last, Mike stands strong and grounded, electricity pulsating through his body. His athletic frame is charged with bright, blue-white sparks that dance like tiny lightning bolts over his skin, illuminating the darkness around him. Together, they face the unknown — a team bonded by friendship, mystery, and the elemental powers awakening inside them.

everyone who is just trying really hard to just live a normal life , this book is for you . Sci fi is good , fantasy is interesting, drama is cool but real life that's scary and sometimes horrifying. In this story characters are actually facing real life problems and are trying their best to not give up becuz that's what living is in the end . Hope you like the story!!

In a world a little different from ours, three ladies - who have suffered in their own way, living in different cities are destined to meet and find out if true love is for them or someone else.

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

In the gritty, gaslit streets of Eldhaven, Lira, a sharp-witted street thief, stumbles upon a glowing amber shard that pulses with ancient magic. Unknowingly binding herself to the Emberlight Pact—a covenant forged to balance the realms—she becomes a target for the sinister Hollow Ones, creatures that hunger for the shard’s power. Guided by Kael, a mysterious Keeper with golden eyes and secrets of his own, Lira must navigate a city teeming with alchemists, cutthroats, and forgotten magic. As the shard awakens dormant powers within her, Lira faces a choice: flee her destiny or embrace the fire within to protect the realms from unraveling. A tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, The Emberlight Pact weaves a thrilling journey through a world where every choice burns brighter than the last.

After a traumatic event that leads Neo to lose some of her memories, she is only left to pick up the pieces of her past. Bits by bits. Pieces by pieces. Like shards of glass. So, how did magic and miracles fit into all of this?