Cursed Key Shadows Over Loathing

Kian has spent his life in the shadows of Eldrinth, a city of gold and filth where the rich feast in gilded halls while the poor starve in the gutters. An orphan with no name worth remembering, he has survived by being quick, clever, and invisible. But Kian is not like other beggars. He has always sensed things others could not—the way the wind whispers secrets, the way shadows stretch toward him, the way locks open at his touch without a key. He dismissed it as luck. Until the night he was cornered by the city guards, and power erupted from within him—hurling men aside with a force that should not exist. Magic is forbidden in Eldrinth. The Godmarked, those born with unnatural gifts, are hunted and erased from history. Now, the King’s Magi have heard the whispers of a boy who should not exist, and they will not rest until he is found. With the kingdom’s most ruthless hunters on his trail, Kian must decide: keep running, or fight for the power that was never meant to be his? Because deep in the heart of Eldrinth, beyond the reach of kings and priests, an ancient power stirs. And it is waiting for him.

"You are my treasure, and anyone who touches you is stealing," he said, his possessiveness deep in his bones. That's why, in her past life, Lu Fengxuan ran away desperately until, on her deathbed, she came to a sudden realization. Reborn, she clung tightly to her husband's golden thigh, simultaneously tormenting scumbags and lovey-dovey couples without any delay. Dared they call her stupid, unruly, selfish, and greedy? The lord waved his hand dismissively: "Throw them all into the sea to feed the sharks!" Did they say she disrespected her elders and bullied the younger ones? The lord picked up his child, a smile of utter indulgence on his face, "I've spoiled them. Any objections?"

Eighteen-year-old Rene has always been a warrior, sworn to protect those she loves. When her twin brothers, Adrian and Adriel, and her adoptive sister, Nyra, uncover a dangerous secret about her two-year-old baby sister Rena, their world begins to unravel. Rena isn’t just a child—she is the vessel for a banished soul, one that should have never returned. A mysterious force watches over her, whispering of an ancient war, forgotten betrayals, and a key that should never be turned. As Rene and her family are hunted by those who sealed Rena’s soul away, they are forced to seek out Selene, the only person who might have answers. But the deeper they dig, the darker the truth becomes. Rene must decide—will she fight to protect the child she loves, even if it means unleashing something that was meant to stay buried forever? Time is running out. The ones who banished Rena’s soul have returned. And they will stop at nothing to seal her away—again.

Kael was once a man who controlled the threads of fate, a master of luck and misfortune. But death came for him, and with it, a rebirth into a new world—a world of cultivation and power. Here, the Luck Path exists, a dangerous path where fortune can be manipulated to either elevate or destroy. Armed with the remnants of his former abilities, Kael navigates this ruthless world, using his cunning and ruthless nature to climb the ranks. But as he weaves fate for his own benefit, the consequences of his manipulations begin to catch up with him, leading him down a path where the cost of controlling destiny may be more than he's willing to pay.

Jacob Steve, an Old Man, died at 116 after living a whole life. But Jacob always had a dark side, which he always suppressed and hid from others. However, in the later years of his life, when death was inevitable, he understood there wasn't any point in having wealth, knowledge, or desires if you couldn't have a life to enjoy them. He became obsessed with fabled immortality and devoted his reaming life to extending his fleeting lifespan, but just like any other, he failed. However, he mysteriously got another chance at life and found a way that led to fabled immortality. But he was also forewarned that the way led to it was filled with blood and darkness! In the end, Jacob chose it anyway with no way of going back, and it was also the start of his suffering and his icky, brutal journey toward the 'Immortality' he wanted so badly! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KfTEuHKT

Two worlds, one destiny—Earth and Kapteyn's Star, forever entwined! A century ago, Kapteyn’s Star was thrust into turmoil by a catastrophic technological imbalance. Though it survived the crisis, the scars remain. Now, Earth stands at the edge of the same abyss—an impending collapse orchestrated by the enigmatic AGI-ST Program. Yet, in the abyss of despair, an ancient force awakens—the Spirit Key has resurfaced! Sealed for millennia, the lost wisdom of Meta-Origin is ready to be unleashed. A clash of minds, a war of fate, a struggle between salvation and annihilation… This is more than an epic saga—it is the ultimate journey into divinity, consciousness, and the future of existence!

Kieran Blake who doesn't have any ability and isn't privileged to have one in a world where abilities reign supreme, been stuck without an ability he then gets something else that can help him grow stronger a system but even though he got the system it still finds it hard to level up. " Even with the system I still won't amount to anything in this god damn world " Kieran thought to himself as he descended into the dark embrace of death.

A mysterious and sinister fog has spread throughout the kingdom of Azalot, covering cities, towns, and forests in a blanket of terror. This phenomenon is not common; when inhaled, it transforms human beings into deformed monsters that devour each other and any creature that crosses their path. Rin, the brave protagonist, is sent from the neighboring kingdom into the heart of this fog, driven by the need to discover the cause and find a solution, even if it may cost her her life. However, what Rin does not anticipate are the dark secrets that the kingdom of Azalot hides, secrets that are far more terrifying than she could ever imagine. Her journey becomes a fight not only for survival, but also to unravel the truth behind the fog and the horrors that lurk in the shadows within this realm.

*This is likely not well written, also not beta read* A young boy finds himself in a world he does not know of, his journey begins in a jail cell which he then finds out he has to fight to survive. As time goes on, he starts to learn more about the world and why he's there through someone

Living in world ruled by a tyrant king and hidden powers that were only heard of in legends, Malik Thana was born into weakness—a nameless boy with nothing to his name but suffering. Until the system awakened. Gifted with the power to consume souls and grow stronger, Malik carved his way through armies, devoured entire cities, and became a force of destruction unlike any other. But his journey was never just about conquest. It was a test. A glimpse of what he could become. The world was never meant to be his end—it was only the beginning. A stage set to prepare him for something far greater. When the final battle is fought and the last soul is claimed, Malik will face his true choice: What kind of existence will he forge for himself? A relentless conqueror? A seeker of knowledge? A hunter of gods? This is not a tale of fate. It is a story of power, ambition, and the freedom to choose one’s destiny. And Malik Thana will not be bound by anyone’s will but his own. *Authors Note:* Hello all! This isn’t the first time I’ve started a novel, but I plan to see it through to the end. I’m aware that my writing isn’t perfect, far from it in fact, but I’d love any helpful criticisms you can give to help me improve upon my work. Join us on this journey and I hope you all enjoy what’s in store! Thank you for reading, DReynolds :) *DISCLAIMER* All characters and locations in this novel are fiction. References may be made to real things or other stories, but none are direct representations.

The unwanted second prince of a powerful but corrupt Kingdom in a world of monsters and magic is set on the dangerous path of vengeance. Prince Ren Drakemore works to covertly gain power, influence and allies in hopes of eventually killing his own father, brother and anyone else who stands in his way. Initially he hopes to right the evils perpetrated by his kingdom, but as he grows in power he will also struggle to maintain his own humanity. Will he be the hero to save them all or the monster that consumes them. Only time will tell.

Amara Smith is a vision of black excellence at the elite Braidwood High. She is the school's star cellist with nothing but a bright future ahead of her. That all changes when Vanko Chernenko, her old middle school bully, crashes back into her life. He is the hurricane that ushers in complete chaos, stripping her world bare.

In a world obsessed with fleeting motivation and quick fixes, Unbreakable Discipline cuts through the noise with a raw, no-bullshit approach to building the only thing that truly matters: relentless, unyielding discipline. This isn’t a book for the faint of heart or those looking for easy answers. It’s a manual for those who are ready to face the hard truths, to dig deep, and to push through every mental and physical barrier standing in their way. You’ll learn why motivation is overrated and how to cultivate the discipline that keeps you moving forward, even when every part of you wants to quit. Through personal stories of pain, failure, and ultimate triumph, you’ll discover how to master the “one-second decision” that separates winners from losers. You’ll delve into the mental zones that high achievers live in, learning to compartmentalize and focus with military precision. This book doesn’t just tell you what to do; it shows you how to do it. You’ll get actionable steps to expand your mental toughness, embrace discomfort, and shatter the limits you’ve placed on yourself. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start making progress, Unbreakable Discipline is your blueprint for becoming unstoppable. This is more than just a book—it’s a call to arms for those who refuse to settle, who are ready to take control of their minds, their lives, and their futures. It’s time to step up, embrace the grind, and prove to yourself that you’re capable of greatness.

Have you ever had your life ripped off right from under you and you can feel yourself drowning though you claw about trying to remain afloat? Nobody to turn too because they all are the reason you are drowning? Then I hope you never have too because it hurts like hell. “This is a family discussion.” “Get out.” So very simple words but they held enough power to destroy what happened to my life. Trying to sort through the pieces of what is left of my life, will I find myself or will find things that will only take me under?

En un mundo donde un heroe se encuentra peleando contra un enemigo formidable, la pelea es interrumpida al ser transportado hacia otro mundo alternativo gracias a una magia de invocacion proveniente del escuadron de otro mundo. La llegada de este sujeto sale inesperadamente mal y arrasa con todo en vez de brindarles ayuda como objetivo principal, su ayuda para ganar la guerra contra el resto de reinos. Este sujeto arrasa con todo menos con la comandante un joven muchacho, los cuales tendran que ayudarse mutuamente para restablecer el ordel en el mundo, ya que la llegada de este ser, ha causado grandes cambiamos en todo el mundo y ha despertado inimaginables bestias. Intentando derrotar a este ser y restablecer el mundo como era, descubriran los grandes secretos que los reinos escondian y como se formo todo.

Armaros Dawnbringer, is the male child of the Dawnbringer family of the Human Empire. He is a reincarnator, however he didn't have any gifts from the rebirth, and the only thing he has experienced was pain. He only felt pain whenever he fought and continued to suffer due to his shortcomings in this next life. But not wanting a repeat of his own previous life, he has decided to brave through all of it and now live a much better life in the new world of magic. "What can I say? Magic is a pain. Then again, only someone who is cursed by the world would be like me." Disclaimer: The Image used does not belong to me.

7 students entered Eden's academy , the most prestigious magic school across the entire continent. The students all are prodigies in different field's but all share one thing in common. Each student has a terrible secret that they have to try and keep anyone from finding out or else their very lives could be placed in danger. During their study's these students will face trials against horrors beyond imagination while trying to actually enjoy their time at Eden academy.

A night of heartbreak and excessive alcohol led James Harrington to wake up in a medieval empire. Of course he had been reincarnated as a useless prince destined to die, the only problem? This isn’t just any world—it was his unfinished game. And every route leads to his downfall. But as the games creator he knew better than everyone else How the game world. With his knowledge of the world, cheat codes and his wit, he’ll do everything to survive and finish the game he created. The empire’s playing by the old rules, but I’m here to break the game.

Alastair Kurenai has left his home on Earth for a world called Nachima. In that world he'll be up against The Liberators, an organization that wishes to take his key to liberate the worlds from their reliance on Key Keepers. Nothing out of the ordinary for a guy raised in a family of Key Keepers. What kid doesn't want to be like his brothers and sisters? But that desire comes at a cost, one that makes Alastair long to return home. Still, he has to right the world before he can achieve his goal of returning home to his family.

Evanna’s world came crashing down the moment the physician gave her mother 6 months left to live. But after discovering a long, lost secret hidden by the elves, the sheltered and naïve princess sets off on a quest to find the one item that could change the hands of fate. In order to do this, she must come face to face with the Flori, the heartless and deadliest of the elven kingdoms. Her plan disintegrates when she is caught red-handed in the elven kingdom, where the penalty for even crossing over to their land is death. However, the princess soon finds herself to be the shiny new toy for the cold-hearted elven prince to play with; determined, she does what she must to survive. Will she be able to escape from his clutches and make it home in time to help her mother, or will she find herself falling deeper into the elven world he introduces her to? [ COMPLETED ] *** SNEAK PEAK *** [ MATURE CONTENT ] "Do you know what we do to thief's here, Evanna?" She placed her fork of meat down on the plate soundlessly, her attention still on the king. Evanna subconsciously held onto the knife still. "No, your highness," Evanna replied politely. The king glanced at the prince, and she followed his gaze. "We chop off their hands," The prince finished. Evanna watched and pulled her hand back in time for the prince's knife to slam into the table where her hand was placed. She gasped; another hand had been stabbed, sticking them to the wood. A loud yelp sounded from behind her. Within a flash, the prince stood up, pulled a sword out from his side, and swung it down on the man's wrist, dismembering the hand from his body. Blood squirted out and coated the table before her, along with her plate of food. The man fell back, wailing and holding his wrist. Evanna watched in shock as the guards came forwards and dragged him away. She looked back at the prince, who was wiping his blade with a handkerchief nonchalantly before sheathing it. Her attention was brought back to the king, who continued to eat as though nothing had happened. "Just remember that the next time you wish to steal from us." The king said lightly as he relaxed his cutlery and stared at Evanna, "You may be my son's new plaything, dressed up to look pretty, but do not fool yourself into thinking that he will release you once he is bored of you. You took something of great importance to him." ------------------- DISCLAIMER: *MATURE CONTENT* Graphic Violence Strong Language Sexual Content Attempted Rape ----------------- Book Cover Design: I own the book cover so please do not use it :) Artwork illustrated by @if.__art Graphic design done by @katielord.designs Both found on Instagram^^ ------------------- Support me on Instagram: @kelly_starrz or join me on discord where you can chat to me/ ask questions: Kelly_Starrz#5020 Discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa --------------------

The tragic life of Ryo and Rin in a dark world filled with monsters and evil humans with superhuman abilities. Will they be able to survive and thrive in such a world

Born with a forbidden curse, Princess Seraphina has been feared and shunned her entire life. Marked as an omen of darkness, she is offered as a sacrifice to the infamous Shadow King—a ruler said to be neither mortal nor spirit, a monster who devours souls. But when she arrives in his kingdom of eternal twilight, death does not await her. Instead, the Shadow King whispers a chilling truth: She was never meant to die. She was meant to awaken. Bound by fate and magic, Seraphina must uncover the secrets of her curse, navigate a realm of shadows, and survive the dangerous game of power that could consume her. But the most terrifying part? The Shadow King is not the monster she was told to fear—he may be something far worse… or the only one who can save her. A tale of dark magic, forbidden love, and a fate more powerful than destiny itself.

Four abyss opened up within the depth of earth and a powerful explosion followed suit. A figure was drenched in his own blood, eyes as red as blood. Two broken knives stuck out of his body as he struggled to breath. "In this life and the next, I'll never let them go!" His eyes was seethed with hatred, his teeth gnashing in anger. "I'll kill them all... I'll ruin them one after another!" He paused, a terrifying chill filling the air as the four abysses powered up. "I'll take my revenge! I'll come back and finish this story!" The abyss suddenly roared and his body parts was shriveled apart, each piece swallowed and distributed evenly Into the open maws of the chilling abysses. A deafening silence was the only thing that remained of a powerful civilization.

In a unknown realm two forces fighting each ither for a very mysterious weapon whose power are unparalleled but is still formed and is weak and perfect time to acquire it when those two forces where fighting the weapon was some time collecting there powers while unknown to the weapon it was already cursed to whoever it will be weilded by he gonna be in a process of corupption while the fight between two individuals was going and was balanced sudeenly a another force disturb there battel and in that moment due to crack in space that weapon escape nd trvel between universes timeline and dimesion releasing the power in universes while taking knowlegde and life energy consciousness from worlds While on earth ayush a boy from mysterious family who just been come our of coma miraculously by unknown force and started a new job after that running from house to earn and study and remember his past how he was betrayed by her lover. while during job some teasing incident occurred due to his hate toward women alittrl and reputation of the workplace he tell women to go away and rest ehen he come in contact of mysterious book but he ignored it and then after doing work he move toward the hostel but what he dont know was that today his already hell life going to be more chaotic For knowing what is the secret of book and what is gonna happen to ayush read this book This book will contain r18 , romance , sci-fi , fantasy, war , battles , multiple identity , gender-bender

For centuries, I have remained untamed, unconquered. The crown of kingdoms, the land no one could rule. Many have tried, countless have fallen — yet none were worthy of my soil. But now, something stirs. My rivers reverse their flow, my skies grow heavy with secrets, and the forests murmur of a figure in the shadows. A soul unchained by law, untouched by the burden of morality. One who will rise — not to heal, but to claim. I have waited for this one. The balance trembles, the veil between worlds thins. The chosen approaches. Salvation or ruin — none can say, not even the Gods. But what I know is this: the reckoning draws near. And when it arrives... I will kneel — to no one. **** This is an entirely fictional novel. Meaning that the world, the history of the world, the system, the deities — they are all fictional. Strongly fictional. I hope you fall in love with it. Instagram: negikanan_ OTHER WORK: EKASHTA NAVA

Zephyr Ravencrest was born into nobility but lived as a failure—unblessed by the gods, powerless, and abandoned by fate. His life ended in blood and betrayal, yet in his final moments, he drank the blood of an unknown, ancient being. When he awoke, he had regressed three days before the Ceremony of Ascension—where noble children receive their divine gifts. But something was different this time. Shadows whispered to him, slithering beneath his skin, and a dark voice echoed in his mind. With a power unlike any seen before, Zephyr is determined to carve a new destiny for himself. No longer will he be the forgotten child of the Ravencrest family. The gods ignored him once. They will regret it.

Find the lost key to open the dream box

The world contain two agencys 'Yankai' and 'Yokai'. Yankai fight for the welfare of people and protect them but... Yokai on the other hand tend to cause caos and trouble, causing Havoc in the society. The leader of Yokai is a heartless women, who seeks pleasure in violence and suffering. A very few people get power and its there desition to be a 'Good' or 'Evil'. Some Yokai get there normal body but some losses all humanity and because mindless monsters. All who join the yokai get corrupted. The leader is above all of them and her evil is unmatched. She's known as "the queen of devils". But Yankai, work for good and there leader is a kind lady. tho appears to look mean, she's very kind. That why she earns the name "the Angel" or "The Staff of God". She treats all As members equally. Her wisdom is beyond comprehension. She work dag and night endless to bring the city to peace. Now for a tale and as quiet reality, Rumour has it that The powerful clan Tanzaki has neverever lost there position, as the 'The Strongest clan ever since the 16th centuary. They alway won wars which made the other clans afraid. The Tanzaki clan had. the largest land in all of japan, But soon in the 19th centuary. A law came out that 'all clans who has land should hand it over te gevernment, From now on none should rule over any places.. It ment that from that time on the kingly must end. All the clans agreed but that didn't stop Tanzaki chan to stop being the strongest. In the curent days "tanzaki' I one of the only clans that exisite.. But they never lost anything, It was as if they had infinit money. There was a rumour that said that one of the members or much known as the leader of that time... God knows how, he summond a Genie who granted his wish of never ending power and money...But all good thing last long The same leader was attacked the day after and fell into a coma but he saw something a purple figure stares at him till the day he woke up. No one knows what he saw but the moment he woke up he kept screaming "WERE CURSED!" over and over again....Since that day they were considered CURSED but soon a local and very trusted priest went to him and broke the news for him about this curse....