Shantel Tessier The Ritual

Setiap tahun, di masing-masing dari tujuh desa yang membentuk Kerajaan Ignas yang besar, sebuah Ritual Pemilihan dilakukan. Selama Ritual Pemilihan ini, salah satu wanita di desa itu akan dipilih untuk menjadi Mempelai Raja Naga yang ditakuti. Tidak ada yang tahu secara pasti mengapa ritual ini dilakukan setiap tahun atau apa yang terjadi pada mempelai yang telah dipilih sebelumnya. Apakah dia menjadikan mereka sebagai budak? Memberi mereka makan kepada naga miliknya? Ataukah dia... memangsa mereka? Hal itu tidak bisa dikecualikan. Lagipula, ada rumor bahwa raja bukan seperti mereka, bahwa dia bukan manusia. Namun pertanyaan itu terus mengusik hati rakyat. Untuk apa dia menggunakan mereka?! Namun mereka tidak berani mempertanyakan Raja, takut akan nasib apa yang bakal mereka terima jika berani melawan. Bagaimanapun, none of ini adalah urusan Belladonna. Meskipun desanya yang harus menghasilkan seorang mempelai tahun ini, dia yakin dia tidak akan terpilih. Mengapa? Yah, karena dia memiliki sebuah rencana dan dia benar-benar yakin itu tidak akan gagal padanya... ataukah akan?

Spes is an ordinary apprentice who happened to be lucky enough to partake in a strange ritual — a secret ceremony that had previously summoned powerful otherworldly heroes to aid the Kingdom in its fight against demons. Unfortunately for Spes, the ritual failed. The magic circle powering it exploded, tainting the poor young man with strange, otherworldly powers. With no time for reincarnations, Spes is placed in a party tasked with recovering the artefacts of past reincarnated heroes, hoping to initiate a new ritual before the demons break through the Kingdom’s borders. Author here :) Have fun reading, I'll try publishing at least 1 chap each day.

> 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.

In the remote village of Rawasedep, the villagers follow an old warning: never roast crow meat beneath the full moon. The ritual, known as The Crow Satay, is believed to summon every kind of spirit and demon. From restless ghosts to ancient entities beyond human understanding, all are said to be drawn by the scent of burning feathers. Kliwon, a rational folklore researcher with no belief in the supernatural, returns to his late mother's village to document forgotten traditions. In an attempt to prove that fear is rooted in myth, he performs the ritual himself. That night, the air becomes heavy. The rice fields fall silent. And then, the shadows move. What begins as a simple experiment turns into a night of terror as Kliwon is confronted by headless spirits, cloaked figures, and creatures that should not exist. But the ritual did more than summon them. It awakened something buried deep within Kliwon's bloodline, something the villagers were too afraid to speak of. As the veil between worlds begins to tear, Kliwon must face the truth of who he is and what he has unleashed. Once the crows have been fed, there is no turning back.

"The missing ingredient is a test subject with Royal Blood..." Raven Kyzer, a Commoner boy, grew up in an orphanage along with his twin sister, after losing their mother at a young age, having never met their father. After being discovered to possess Royal blood, the twins are abducted by the Church of Persona. Raven is used as a test subject in an ancient form of Forbidden Magic, known as the Homunculus Ritual, while his sister goes missing in the clutches of the church. The Homunculus Ritual is conducted to turn Raven into a powerful but mindless Monster, a loyal weapon for the church with no sense of free will...but something goes wrong, the ritual fails to destroy Raven's mind and he escapes the clutches of the church. Furious at being turned into a Monster, Raven swears revenge against the church, determined to make them pay for what they did to him, as well as to rescue his sister from their clutches. But there's only so much he can do by himself, even with the new powers he gained through the Homunculus Ritual...that's when he has a fateful encounter with the nation's most wanted criminals, a group known as The Irregulars, who, like Raven, have their own reasons to despise and go after the church, as well as the corrupt Nobility that oppresses the Commoners. With their goals aligned, Raven decides to join The Irregulars, taking the first step on his long, arduous path to revenge... Instagram: @aimdaqs Discord Server: https://discord.gg/J497zhJb

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.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

Shantel Hale has spent her life trying to live above the dark shadows her mother’s reputation cast over her. She has seen powerful men fall at Jessica Hale’s feet— the infamous seductress popularly termed the modern day ‘Jezebel’ only to be left ruined afterwards. But unlike her sisters, who embraced their mother’s legacy to build fortunes and secure influential husbands, Shantel, the seventh and youngest daughter of Jessica Hale, had carved her own path in secret, gathering several awesome identities for herself. One of them was the elusive Elsa—an influential force in the corporate world, sought after by the most powerful executives. Invincible CEOs vie for her counsel, but she has consistently refused to step into the limelight while offering her services. Meanwhile, in a desperate bid to salvage his company that was crumbling after a scandal, Richard Domango turns to Elsa, convinced that she is the only one who can save him. Seeing that Richard had played right into her hands, Shantel will stop at nothing to demand for her pound of flesh from Richard for humiliating her in the past. But neither is ready for the sparks that begins to fly between them, especially Richard after finding out that his saviour, whom he fell helplessly for at first sight, is none other than Shantel Hale— ‘the seventh daughter of Jezebel’ and the very woman he’d felt nothing but blatant disdain for all his life. Will they allow their past to chart a vengeful path for them, or give in to the all consuming attraction growing between them in leaps and bounds by the day?

No, I don’t chant in Latin under a full moon. I log my spells in spreadsheets, track results, and test for repeatability. This isn’t Hogwarts — it’s the rational practitioner’s logbook. Real rituals, real results, real mistakes. Also: always check your surroundings before casting attraction spells. Especially if you live near Chihuahuas. Don’t ask. Just… don’t.

In this chilling tale of obsession, ritual, and broken innocence— love becomes the deadliest sacrifice.

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.

No one knows exactly when, but "Ma Lon - The Ghost Can Ritual" has long become a familiar game passed down through generations of children in the neighborhood, whispered from one group of kids to the next. On summer nights when the power goes out, children sneak out of their homes, gathering in the dimly lit streets to catch the cool breeze. They share spine-chilling stories they’ve heard from older kids—tales that grow more twisted with each retelling. And among all the ghost stories, the one they love the most—the one they never get tired of hearing—is the legend of the "Ma Lon" game. Who would believe it? On the first moonless night of the month, when the clock strikes midnight and the darkness spreads thick like ink, all it takes is an empty can, three sticks of incense, and a few coconut candies to summon a restless spirit. A soul that once lived in this very neighborhood—trapped, unable to move on—will enter the can… And then, the game of tag begins.

SINOPSIS: Desa Penari Dalam perjalanan tugas kuliah ke sebuah desa terpencil di pelosok Jawa Timur, sekelompok mahasiswa mengalami kejadian ganjil yang tak bisa dijelaskan logika. Desa itu tenang, namun menyimpan aura mencekam yang sulit dijelaskan. Warga tampak tertutup, dan ada satu peringatan yang selalu diulang: “Jangan melewati batas tapal penari.” Namun larangan itu dilanggar. Saat malam tiba, suara gamelan bergema dari arah hutan, dan bayangan seorang wanita menari diiringi asap kemenyan mulai menampakkan diri. Satu per satu dari mereka mulai mengalami hal-hal aneh — kerasukan, mimpi buruk yang terasa nyata, dan bahkan kehilangan kesadaran. Di balik ritual-ritual misterius dan senyum dingin warga desa, tersembunyi sosok yang disebut Badarawuhi — penari gaib penjaga desa, yang dendamnya belum selesai. Siapa pun yang tidak tahu aturan, akan menjadi bagian dari tariannya... selamanya.

Ivonne, a despised werewolf with a rogue lineage, thought marrying her fated mate, Alpha Lincoln, would finally win his love. But after a tragic accident causes her to lose her pregnancy, her life spirals into despair as Lincoln abandons her for his pregnant ex, leaving Ivonne broken and betrayed. Out of desperation, she enters a dangerous contract marriage with the ruthless Alpha Tobias, Lincoln’s powerful uncle, agreeing to bear him a child despite knowing she can’t conceive. But what will she do when she suddenly discovers that this man she is cheating is her second chance mate? And what will she do when she miraculously finds herself pregnant, but doesn't know who the father is. As two powerful men battle over her, Ivonne is forced to survive her tumultuous new life, even as old wounds resurface, new enemies appear and deadly secrets emerge. Will Ivonne find happiness with the man she’s grown to love, or will her past destroy her once and for all?

A young university student receives a fragment containing the power of God, granted by a mysterious being. His mission is to protect humanity from a prophecy in which a malevolent entity unleashes the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Seven Deadly Sins, and mythical beings. These forces will rise in rebellion against the Kingdom of Heaven and seek to take control of the dimensions of the universe and the very existence of all life.

Main character Noah gets heartbroken and tries to become the best. The University he studies in gets stuck in a evil playground where surviving is hard known as matrix. They have to survive in all costs. He is a game addict who finds a strange game in his collection, will it help him become badass? will it help him from upcoming wave of evil or will it make it even worse? Do you want to escape the matrix?

A simple spark can create a fire just like how one spark in one's heart can lead to a firey romantic relationship.

The gods never left. Their names are more than just words in books. They sit on their thrones, presiding over wars and governing humanity. But one of them does not belong to any pantheon. No one called her. Yet she came. She is a woman who walks with shadows: Seraphia Lunaris. Neither god nor human. She is not mentioned in any prophecies, yet all the gods fear her. Some call her 'justice', others 'murderer', and still others 'a heretic who disrupts the balance'. But the truth is... Seraphia is a reminder, and everyone who remembers her eventually loses something.

After the ancient evil that was believed to be banished, Athoris, is reawakened through a ritual, it's up to Violet and her team of Outworlders, Lucian, Elvion, Calysta and Sage to defeat Athoris for good once and for all..

In this gripping second installment of The Apocalypse Sage, Dylan and his companions fight to survive in a world ravaged by the deadly virus that has turned most of humanity into monstrous zombies. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they discover the Capitol building, a potential safe haven. But with the constant threat of attack and the scarcity of resources, can they hold out long enough to find a way to reclaim their world?

When Nick goes missing, Dylan and Danielle embark on a perilous journey across post apocalyptic America, fighting to survive against hordes of the undead. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they face impossible choices and confront the harsh reality of their new world. With every step, they risk everything to find their missing friend, but the world seems determined to tear them apart. Can they overcome the odds and find Nick before it's too late, or will the dead rise up to claim them first?

The Great Human Civilization has crumbled apart, falling into the Abyss. A hell with no escape. To survive there, some rules must be followed blindly. 1: Be wary of the dead for they don't rest even in death. 2: Always be on the lookout. Danger lurks everywhere in the Abyss. Nowhere is truly safe. Lastly, if you hear something unusual like a voice that shouldn't be there, do not investigate. Just run. At least then you might get to keep your life. *** Kev's adult life was suddenly upended when he was pulled into a nightmarish world along with countless other humans. To survive he had no choice but to perform a ritual he chanced upon through a series of inexplicable events. The ritual promised great power. He gave in to the temptation, performed the ritual, and stepped into the realm of mysticism. At the same time, he made the worst mistake of his life and put his sanity at risk. Power gained through rituals came with severe drawbacks that could turn a happy go lucky fool into a bloodthirsty monster in a split second and a saint into a devil! By the time he realized it, it was already too late to turn back. {You have performed a Great Ritual} {A pact has been sealed in the depths of the unseen world} Class Obtained: Corpse Collector in the Dark Trait Unlocked: Esoteric Mutation of the Soul Skill Gained: Shadow Manipulation Assimilation Rate: 0% — Collect corpses to grow stronger. — Each increase in Assimilation Rate unlocks new skills. But beware— In the Abyss, nothing comes for free. Power especially comes at a terrible price. Pay it obediently, like a law-abiding Abyss Dweller… Or watch yourself be consumed by the evil that brews within.

P. S [There's not a lot of romantic, and not fuckin nature magic and friendly isekai. And this novel made for adults. I hope you enjoy it.] I only believe in what I’ve seen with my own eyes… When my friend performed a ritual in my house, I let him. It sounded harmless — even intriguing. The ritual not worked. He went home. I went to sleep. The next day, school was normal. But when I came back to home… something came with me. This something answered my ritual, it didn't come for him. It came for me. Now, the house isn’t empty — and I’m no longer alone.

Two professionals. One fracture. And the slow collapse of the walls they built to survive. Lucas Marlowe built his life around control. In a world of corporate image and crisis strategy, he knows how to stay untouchable—disciplined, invisible, invulnerable. Emily Verrill, poised and unflinching, has learned how to stay ahead by never letting anyone close. They don’t chase power. They endure it. When they’re assigned to a delicate, high-stakes case together, it begins like any other job: calculated, distant, seamless. But structure becomes tension. Tension becomes pull. And somewhere in the quiet—beneath ritual, ritual, ritual—something begins to crack. This isn’t a romance born from spark. It’s a slow surrender built on silence, misread glances, and the ache of wanting what neither of them will admit. For readers who crave restraint, unraveling, and the sharp edge of emotional precision—this is a story of dominance, submission, and the long road to intimacy.

In a world transformed overnight by the appearance of mysterious "Gates" and the monsters that emerge from them, society has been divided into new classes: the elite who are able to use "Evolutionary Essence" to strengthen themselves, and the outcasts who cannot.