Shadow Gladiators

In the kingdom of Aetherholt, a dark prophecy casts a long shadow over the birth of twin princes, Eris and Ealric. When an ancient curse threatens infant Eris, King Azrikal makes a desperate, secret pact with the enigmatic Veil, saving his son but binding himself to a chilling, consuming power known as Veilfire. Years later, as corrupted Riven Lords emerge and Prince Eris mysteriously vanishes, the true horror awakens: the Echo, a cosmic entity of unmaking, begins to consume Aetherholt. Eris reappears, no longer himself, but a terrifying conduit for the Echo, unleashing its destructive power from within the castle walls. As King Azrikal descends into a cold, relentless Warden, battling the Echo with his agonizing Veilfire, Queen Sylvaris races against time. Her desperate research uncovers not only Ealric's inherent, pure counter-aura, but also the forbidden Altar of Severance and its horrifying truth: a ritual to free Eris, but at "The Price"—a soul-rending cost that will forever fracture the twins. In a climactic, brutal confrontation, Azrikal makes the ultimate sacrifice, using his consumed essence to contain the Echo within the shattered Ley Lines of Aetherholt. The kingdom is saved, but at an unbearable cost: Azrikal is unmade, and Eris and Ealric are left as profoundly changed "shadow" and "light" fragments, their bond irrevocably fractured. Volume One plunges into a world where salvation demands unimaginable sacrifice, and peace is merely the quiet after the storm.

A fallen prince reborn in a forgotten body, Marcus Roland must navigate a modern world of secrets and shadows to uncover the truth behind his death. With vengeance in his heart and a kingdom on the line, he rises again, not as royalty, but as a legend in the making. #Reincarnation #ModernFantasy #HiddenIdentity #PoliticalIntrigue #DarknetHacker #VengeanceQuest #EliteTraining #FromWeakToStrong #SecondChance #MysteryThriller #ActionDrama #TechAndMagic #RevengeArc #BodySwap #PrinceInExile

cricket is a private detective with her own personal trauma. When a hot new client walks into her detective agency it changes exactly how she thinks about things. Solving a case that involves kidnapping and sexual assault brings her closer to home. Also, she has to deal with a crazy ex-husband who is constantly stalking her who brings the past forward.

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

“To grasp the truth, I must step into the void.” In a world where all life is bound by Seiki, a sacred essence that shapes strength, destiny is determined by who can master it—or die trying. Fourteen-year-old Kaito Renge only wants one thing: to find his missing sister, Ayame, who vanished during the mysterious Seiki Ritual five years ago. His only lead is to enter the deadly Tensei Trial, a brutal test where children awaken their Seiki—or become its victims. But when Kaito touches the Seiki orb, something awakens inside him. Not power. Not light. A void. Now hunted by beasts, betrayed by rivals, and bound to a sinister boy who controls wolves with threads of aura, Kaito must survive the Obsidian Ravine, the first step in a world where trust is rare and strength demands sacrifice. What lies at the end of the Trial? What price will the void demand? Seiki. Shadow. Survival. The culling begins.

“Indra é um jovem que vive sob a ilusão de uma vida ordinária, até que um dia fatídico, durante uma excursão com seus amigos, rompe o véu e revela um mundo imerso em segredos antigos e insondáveis. Atraído por um labirinto de maravilhas e terrores, ele embarca em uma jornada épica para desvendar a verdade que se esconde nas sombras deste reino enigmático — e confrontar os ecos sombrios e esquecidos de seu próprio passado misterioso.”

When Princess Yuyan is gifted a strange, ancient book by her father, she never imagines it would unravel everything about her previous life. The tale within speaks of an era erased from history—a forbidden love between a witch princess and a vampire prince, torn apart by their difference, bound by blood, and buried in time. But what begins as mere legend soon begins to echo too deeply. Her dreams grow vivid. A prince with silver hair calls out to her from the shadows. And piece by piece, Yuyan is drawn into a story that feels achingly familiar… Centuries ago, the vampire realm was ruled by a merciless tyrant who killed his own brother. But the witches saw hope in the fallen vampire prince __the last prince born with light in his blood, and struck a terrible bargain to protect him. Raised in secret among them, he grew up beside the witch princess and a young love bloomed between them, unaware that fate had already chosen them. Until a mark—a bite—bonded them forever. As time passed, and a prophecy warned of a dark cursed age, a forbidden spell was cast. To save the prince and preserve destiny, the bonded witch sacrificed herself. The vampire prince was sealed in sleep for a thousand years, waiting for the one who would awaken him: the Seer. Now, as Princess dives deeper into the story, she doesn’t yet realize she is reading her own past. The bond she shares with the prince stirs once more, and the prophecy begins to move. Her younger brother—quiet, haunted by visions—is actually the key that will unlock everything. But as the bond weakens and shadows rise again, the world edges toward the very darkness the prophecy warned of. Will fate reunite the vampire prince and his witch princess once more? Will he fulfill the destiny written in blood? And what exactly is the Time of Darkness… and who survives it?.

Being in control of a love story sounds fun, doesn’t it? But how exactly should I play it out now?

kayha flew thought she understood pain until she met Jace cola.Cold,wealthy and untouchable, Jace didn't just walk into her life, he flips it upside down. What begins as a tension between two powerful souls slowly spirals into something darker,deeper...more dangerous. In a world where love is a weapon and trust is a risk,Kayha must decide:Does she run from the man who has already broken her walls or walk straight in the fire he has become? They weren't supposed to meet. They weren't supposed to feel. And they sure as hell weren't supposed to fall. But fate doesn't ask for permission.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

The WebNovel version of Shadow Of The UnReals is not connected to the main Storyline.

its about how being fated isnt all rainbows and sunshine

Written by: Ninel Nastasya Anna Also known as Writer Oriniska "The Fate of the Shadow" is an original creation by Ninel Nastasya Anna. This story is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, duplication, or translation is strictly forbidden. © 2025, Ninel Nastasya Anna. All rights reserved. ) Alia is a brave and intelligent woman with many hidden secrets buried deep within her family and identity. In her quest to uncover the truth, she embarks on a dangerous mission where she crosses paths with Viktor, a mysterious man with a dark and shadowy past. As their lives intertwine, a complex relationship develops—full of trust, betrayal, love, and conflict. Dark Romance Dual Life and Secret Missions Action, Thriller, and Adventure Mafia and Underworld Royal and Traditional Background Betrayal and Revenge Drug Trade and the Dark World Intense Chemistry and Psychological Conflict Power Struggles and Control Loyalty versus Duty If you want, I can help you polish it further or make it sound more like a book synopsis. Character Profile —আলিয়া Alia Skills Summary A versatile warrior and intelligence operative, proficient in physical, psychological, and technological warfare. Skilled in martial arts such as Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and Jiu-Jitsu, with expert hand-to-hand combat abilities. Highly skilled in firearms handling — precise control over sniper rifles, handguns, submachine guns (SMGs), and other specialized weapons. Expert in psychological warfare, capable of destabilizing and confusing opponents through mental tactics. Proficient in advanced technology and cyber espionage — adept at hacking, breaking encryption, bypassing cybersecurity measures, and operating drones and spy tools for covert surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Updated every Wednesday and Sunday! Everyone wants to be the greatest, but for most people, that's nothing more than a pipe dream; for others, they feel like it's their destiny. Gladiators of the Gridiron is a story that follows two boys who are two sides of the same coin on their journey through their high school American Football careers to become the greatest of all time.

In the shadow of tragedy, Calya's life was forged. Born into darkness, her father's life was brutally taken by a monstrous creature, leaving her mother consumed by grief and a thirst for vengeance. Determined to ensure her daughter's survival and reclaim their rightful place, Calya's mother trained her in the art of ruthless leadership, teaching her to embody strength, cunning, and an unyielding resolve. As Calya grew, she became a force to be reckoned with, her heart hardened by the lessons of her past. With each step, she edged closer to her ultimate goal: to reclaim her father's kingdom from the claws of the creature that destroyed her family. Calya's journey would be marked by battles, betrayals, and the constant struggle to balance her humanity with the cold, calculating demeanor she was trained to embody. Will she succeed in her quest for justice, or will the weight of her past define her future? Calya's story is one of resilience, power, and the unbreakable will to reclaim what's rightfully hers.

> They called me weak. F-rank. Slave. Then I killed a champion… and the System changed. Now I absorb power from every hero I slay. I raise their shadows. And I fight for vengeance in a blood-soaked arena where strength is survival. This is no game anymore. This is war. And I’m not here to survive. I’m here to win. _____________ > "They said it was just a game. But the first time I bled… I knew this was real." Wicky was a shut-in with no friends, no future, and no will to go on—until he received a strange message: > “One game. One winner. Prize: $100 million.” He clicked. He registered. And his blood sealed the pact. Now, trapped inside a brutal realm governed by the Eternal War System, Wicky awakens in a world ruled by violence—where gladiators bleed for the crowd, nobles wager lives for gold, and SSS-Rank heroes become living gods. His first rank? F. Slave. Nothing. Tossed into the training pits of House Krail, Wicky should have died. But fate had other plans. A hidden system awakens—one only he can see. A system that evolves every time he kills. > ❖ Absorb enemy power ❖ Kill ranked gladiators ❖ Level up by death ❖ Rise… without limit He gains more than strength. He gains skills. Shadows. Weapons that answer to his thoughts. And a hunger to rise. But when the arena claims the lives of his only friends, everything changes. Wicky becomes more than a survivor. He becomes a reaper of champions. > “I kill heroes to level up. And I won’t stop until I become the system’s god.” As wars ignite, champions fall, and dungeons whisper his name, Wicky will claw his way up the ranks of power—one kill at a time. And when the world bleeds… They’ll remember the slave who turned gods into corpses.

"Some shadows aren't cast by the sun... they are born from the people we love the most." Elara was supposed to be strong — the eldest, the example, the quiet protector of a house that never asked how she was doing. But the silence grew heavier during lockdown. Between online classes, suffocating expectations, and the pressure to never break, she forgot what it felt like to simply breathe. Mira, her younger sister, was the fire — wild, loud, and unwilling to play by anyone's rules. But when that fire was misunderstood, punished, and nearly taken away, it triggered a storm neither of them were ready for. As betrayal, loss, and rebellion rise in their home, two sisters are forced to confront a truth they’ve both been avoiding: that love alone isn’t always enough to save someone. Can two girls lost in their own shadows find the light before it's too late?

In a world where cities float above the earth and ancient beasts roam the land, truth has long since been buried beneath the clouds… Seventeen-year-old Aryan has lived his entire life in a cursed land city — a crumbling outpost surrounded by monsters with fangs like swords and demons with human faces. His mother, a low-tier Light wielder, died from a mysterious illness when he was seven. His father? Vanished in a classified government mission years earlier, investigating the very secrets the world refuses to speak of — the beasts, the demons… and the floating cities themselves. No one knows Aryan exists — not the ruling government, not the elite nobles who live high above in shining cities suspended 1000 feet in the sky, not even the assassin guilds and rebel warlords fighting for scraps of power on the surface. But Aryan is about to shatter their silence. Hidden within this fractured world lies a shattered ancient artifact — a mysterious cube once powerful enough to hold the balance between land, sky, and beyond. Split into four fragments, each held in secret corners of the world — from the heavenly Sky Government cities to the beast-infested wilds — its true purpose is unknown… but it calls to Aryan. As he journeys across deadly lands aboard flying warships, hunted by assassins, tracked by beasts, and haunted by fragments of his parents’ forgotten legacies, Aryan begins to uncover a terrifying truth: The cities were never meant to float... The beasts were never meant to exist... And he was never meant to survive. But fate doesn’t care what the world intended. Aryan is coming — and he’s not just looking for answers. He’s looking to break the sky open.

At twenty-four, Queen Layla Thorne never wanted the throne that claimed her parents' lives. Now, as the reluctant ruler of a fractured kingdom, she must prove herself worthy of a crown that feels more like a shackle than a symbol of power. With only her fiercely loyal friend Dara by her side, Layla struggles to master her thresh-wielding abilities while haunted by visions of shadowed wings edged in gold—visions that feel more like memories than dreams. When mysterious Rayne enters her world, hiding secrets that could either save her kingdom or destroy it, Layla must choose between the safety of her throne and the dangerous pull of a connection that threatens everything she's been taught to believe. In a realm where political alliances shift like shadows and power comes at the ultimate price, some bonds can only be forged in darkness. Will she embrace the shadows that call to her, or will the weight of the crown crush what remains of her soul? BOUND BY SHADOW - where political intrigue meets forbidden romance, and some destinies can only be claimed in darkness.

"Survival of the Fittest." For the last hundred years, that’s been the harsh reality every Sylmorian has lived by. In a world where life itself depends on Aether, Sylmora is the only country running out of it. With supplies growing scarcer by the day, people have started turning on each other—fighting, even killing—just to survive a little longer. In the middle of all this chaos, a boy wakes up with no memory. He doesn’t know his name, where he came from, or how he ended up there. He’s completely lost—until the moment he nearly sees a helpless woman get killed for her Aether. Something in him shifts. His chest tightens with a kind of ache he can’t explain. It’s as if some part of him knows this isn't how things are supposed to be. He tries to ignore it at first. But the feeling won’t go away. Eventually, he makes a decision—he’s going to do something. He doesn’t know what he’ll find, or if he can even make a difference, but he has to try. Maybe along the way, he’ll uncover why he feels this pull in the first place. Maybe he’ll help Sylmora. Maybe he’ll just get answers about who he is. But deep down, he knows this journey won’t be easy. Because the truth might not just change Sylmora. It might change him. ___ What to expect from me: Weekly Chapters (eventually will release 2 a week at some point later on) Open transparency of my process of creating a story on my social media and on my website ___ The goal of this series is to become an animated series one day. Please consider following along to see that happen! ___ *Yes the cover of the book for now is AI, but will change in the future*

After witnessing his mother’s brutal death at the hands of an unknown force, Lucas is thrust into a world where power is law, betrayal is common, and death is just another part of the day. Stripped of everything he once held dear, Lucas must claw his way through this ruthless new reality. With vengeance burning in his heart, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the force that shattered his peaceful life. Along the way, he will forge bonds, unlock unimaginable power—and face enemies that seek to break him at every turn. Survival is no longer a choice. It’s a promise. And vengeance… is only the beginning.

After being imprisoned wrongfully , A hitman turned into a bloodthirsty fiend , and, Both cops and the guild members are trying to liquidate him ... Yet , They don't know their rival is not the only threat to their system .

“The power of the devil was successfully resurrected; terror enveloped the entire city as many people continued to be sacrificed.” _________________ Humans can get the power of the devil by swallowing a pendant obtained from a person sacrificed. In an instant many people were forced to die; a second later the demons were successfully resurrected. Yamile, who has inherited demonic powers since childhood, wants to stop this phenomenon. It's just that he absolutely does not want to use his strength. For him to ally with the devil is foolishness. But fate cannot be denied. She was trapped by her younger brother to accidentally swallow the devil's pendant. She, who was originally a tomboy, turned into someone so feminine. Now she also likes to eat flowers. For her, flowers are like tarts. Throughout her journey against the enemy, the evolution of her power leads to the strongest SSS Demon. But behind this terrible power lies a mystery that makes Yamile even want to end life. ________________ Warning: Contains violence, drugs, suicidal moments, oppression, horrific demonic transformations, and the acquisition of power that justifies all means it. Our protagonist wants to eliminate oppression based on greed. A quiet and peaceful life is true power.