A Court Of Scars And Shadows

Alisha Thorn has always been the outcast—the mute girl cursed and abandoned by her family. What no one knows is that she lost her voice saving the life of Mikhail Draven, the Alpha destined for heartbreak and betrayal. Years later, fate throws her into Mikhail’s path again, this time as his second-chance mate. But Mikhail, scarred by his first love’s treachery, is cold and unyielding. Alisha senses the pain beneath his anger, but earning his trust may be impossible. As shadows from the past resurface and old enemies stir, Alisha must prove her strength—not just to Mikhail, but to the pack that sees her as a burden. Can she break through Mikhail’s walls before betrayal strikes again?

In an empire where magic is reserved for the nobility and court intrigues determine the fate of the brightest minds, a young commoner reincarnated in the body of a royal bastard struggles to survive, thwart conspiracies, and rise within a society bent on his downfall. Between strategic genius, forbidden magic, and betrayals, he must become more than a survivor: a master of the game.

Astraeus is a 2nd Generation Titan who is doing his best to live up to Cronus' expectations while also helping Rhea hide and train Zeus.

What if death was only the beginning—and your second life came with a system, a secret, and a shadow that watched your every move? When Elias Black dies in a tragic accident, he awakens in a world of swords, monsters, and magic—reborn not as a hero or noble, but a forgotten commoner. Yet the system embedded within his soul tells a different story. In the slums of Arinvale, where power is hoarded by mages and nobles, Elias discovers a hidden strength that should not exist. As he fights to survive, grind levels, and uncover forbidden powers, he attracts more than monsters—mysterious allies, dangerous rivals, and a growing circle of admirers. But Elias has no interest in fame or affection. He only wants answers. Why was he chosen? What is the true cost of power in a world built on lies? And who—or what—is watching him from the shadows? System of Shadows is a dark fantasy progression novel where the rules of the game are rigged, the weak are hunted, and the system hides a secret that could shake the world.

Xu Tianyin was never meant to exist. Branded a cosmic mistake from birth, his very bloodline rejects him, erasing his presence from the world. Denied the path of ordinary cultivation, he is forced to carve his own—a forbidden road of void and suffering, one that feeds on absence and thrives on wounds. Hunted by those who fear what he might become, he walks the line between survival and oblivion. But in the shadows stands Bai Yeming, a mentor whose past is as shrouded as the void itself. Cold yet unwavering, she alone sees the potential in his cursed fate. Together, they defy the heavens, forging a path that should not exist—one that will either shatter the world’s understanding of power or consume them both. As celestial forces close in, one question remains: Can a man who was never meant to be leave a scar upon the heavens themselves?

At 18, Zina returns home divorced and unloved. Her father seizes her phone and calls her everything her ex-husband ever accused her of. Her few friends don’t understand her silence. Her family doesn’t either — and the villagers? They whisper her name on market days and cross the street when she walks by. Alone in her pain, the only person who stands by her is her mother. But when Zina gains admission into university, she sees it as more than freedom — it’s her chance to feel again. To live again. Even if love keeps breaking her open, and healing doesn’t come easy.

Elara, a young man in a land where magic is banned, discovers a mysterious book linked to a powerful artifact called the Mirror of Arexxa. When the feared magic hunter Marcus pursues him, Elara flees into the forest and meets Laryel, a banished sorceress who helps him learn to control his magic. Together, they battle dangerous magical creatures and uncover secrets in the ruins of the Black Tower. Elara learns that his father once opened a gate connected to the Mirror and that Elara himself carries a shard of its power. Facing Marcus again, Elara realizes he must embrace his destiny as the heir of an ancient magical legacy.

"You know what a good girl would have done? A good girl would have stayed home instead of sneaking out of her father's compound just to get a man to fuck her. A good girl wouldn't have stabbed a man like me with a pen. And most of all, a good girl wouldn't be turned on by holding a gun to a man's chest." I lean closer to her. "You're no good girl, Ivanna." "You… you're wrong." "Go on then. Come on. Pull the trigger." *** My name is Ivanna. I am the daughter of Misha Sidorov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Bratva. I have just graduated and I’m about to go to college. My life is perfect until Sergio Sakharov comes into the picture. He is the darkness itself. He reigns over the entire Sakharov family and by extension, the Dvina River Vory Bratva. His word is law, and his desire is absolute. Everything changes in a split second when he steals me away and holds prisoner in Tyva, a bride for his only heir. But Sergio doesn’t take no for an answer. He always gets whatever he wants and against all reason, he claims me for himself instead. He thinks I’m the perfect match for his desires and he is determined to keep me close, even if I fight him at every turn. Except, I’m no helpless pawn. I’m not innocent. I have tasted his dark side, and I want more. The don himself, the man they call the Volkov of Dvina River appeals to me in the most sinful of ways. His wickedness draws me in, and when he decides that he wants me, I’m helpless. I can’t resist him, even if it means giving myself to him. He may think he has power over me and can control me every step of the way, but I’m about to show him who the real boss is.

cross posted on Wattpad Lavandula lived in the Silverstein werewolf family most of her live after being adopted, and it has been a good life with the exception of not having a wolf and her arranged fiance being the jealous type. However her happy life is changed after waking up sick to learn she is pregnant despite never being with anyone. As a result she's kicked out of her family and werewolf community. A heartbreaking forced separation that angers her when she learns it was a ruse to get rid of her as dangerous forces from her forgotten past return!

What happens when an aethon falls in love with a human? Will their love be able to burn off bridges ?despite different circumstances surrounding their lovetale . Their love was a whispered secret ,a hidden flame that flickered in the shadows .only time would tell ,but one thing was certain -their love would be tested like fire . Zaron Winglad an aethon is banished to earth for 200 years which is 29 years in the human world for a crime he hadn’t committed.For an aethon living in earth was a grave punishment to any of them ,if anyone of them was sent to earth their long life span would decrease and they will be ripped off 60 %of their powers making them useless and vulnerable. The word “Human”was a forbidden topic in the aether’s realm .To them human was seen as a strange empheral creature ,different words were used to qualify the human existence such as:having four legs,outgrown tongues ,wide wings and having a terrifying look . A/N:Please feel free to comment about your thought on this novel,if any mistake are spot be it the structure,grammatical blunders,I offer my sincere apology . Note : Event here are all fictitious .

He was supposed to be the next big thing. Three years ago, Riku Aoyama was Japan’s rising basketball prodigy… Until a devastating injury and a brutal betrayal shattered everything. Now? He’s just a ghost of his former self—until one empty gym, one dusty court, and one crazy idea reignite the fire. Form a team of nobodies. Start from zero. Take on the monsters ruling the court. With broken players, forgotten schools, and no sponsors backing them— Riku’s team, Kaizen High, isn’t just here to play... They’re here to change the game. No powers. No shortcuts. Just sweat, soul, and skill. In a world where basketball is war— Only the crownless will rise.

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 thier 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 went by, 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 key that will unlocks 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?.

She doesn’t want to be seen. After years of silence, scars, and secrets, she’s learned how to disappear in plain sight. Moving to Russia as an STA student was supposed to be her fresh start—a cold city, a quiet life, no attachments. She keeps her distance, her walls high, and her past buried deep. But then he sees her. Dark-eyed. Unapologetic. Uninterested in boundaries. He watches too closely.He sees something lurking beneath the surface. And touches something she’s fought to numb for years. She says she hates him. He says he doesn't care. Because he’s not the hero. He’s the obsession that crosses every line. And he won’t stop until she’s his—mind, body, soul. Even if it destroys them both.

Renji Takahashi, a quiet and withdrawn first-year student, has always struggled to connect with others. While his social anxiety keeps him isolated, his talent for volleyball is undeniable. Renji's ability to read the flow of the game, combined with his exceptional defensive skills as a libero, makes him a hidden gem. Enter Asuka Fujisawa, the charismatic and caring manager of the Misaki High volleyball team. Determined to bring out Renji’s potential, Asuka pushes him to step out of his comfort zone — both on and off the court. As Renji opens up, he finds himself forming bonds with his teammates, developing newfound confidence, and discovering that the heart of volleyball isn’t just about skill — it’s about connection, trust, and passion

On the continent of Fung Tan, power is divided: the Empire in the west, the Murim Alliance in the center, and the Demons in the east... But in the far south, the unassailable Supreme Court holds power. Fan, the heir to the Court and its future lord, has never stepped outside its walls. He was born there, lived there, and knew nothing of the real world... or himself. A year before his coronation, Fan decides to break free and embark on a journey to discover himself, his origins, and perhaps the family he's never known. Will he uncover his unknown past? Will he be satisfied with what he finds... or will the truth be harsher than he expected? "Lord of the Court" — An epic Asian fantasy novel about power, identity, and destiny.

What if the moment you almost gave up became the moment someone gave you a reason to stay? Iraaya carries scars no one sees, hiding behind words and silence. Ehan lost everything in an instant, drifting through life without purpose. On a cold evening by the river, two broken souls collide-one leaps into the water to save a stranger, the other finds himself pulled back from the edge. Sometimes, healing begins in the most unexpected places. *The Bridge Between Us* is a story of pain, courage, and the fragile hope that love can heal even the deepest wounds.

I woke up in the body of Alessia Ryvenhart the villainess alpha CEO who makes Miranda Priestly look like a daycare volunteer. Cold. Cruel. Charming in the worst way. And absolutely detested by everyone in the bestselling webnovel My Omega’s Triumph. She wasn’t just hated for her ruthless business tactics. No this scumbag tormented the heroine, ruined careers, sabotaged lives, and chewed up anyone who got too close. Her fate? Public downfall, social annihilation, and a tragic end worthy of a Greek play. Unfortunately, that’s me now. Reincarnated into a world not like Earth, but with one major difference ABO dynamics rule everything. As an alpha with a villainous legacy and a closet full of metaphorical skeletons, I’m expected to play Alessia’s part in this corporate jungle where boardrooms are battlegrounds and omegas are often prey. But I have zero interest in living out her destruction arc. I want to survive. Maybe even thrive. Too bad the world wants a villain and the omega she’s supposed to break just declared war. Who knew survival meant learning to fight fire with fire… and discovering that some flames can’t be extinguished they only burn brighter when touched.

In the world of aetherion people are born with divine gifts a weapon, a skill or a spell only available to them and people born with all three are called true tri gifted. we follow one such boy called Vaelion who is given the title of divine scar given to only those who successfully killed a God. this story is about vaelion and the girl's around him.

The first anniversary of Alexander Rhea’s death should have brought closure, but for investigative reporter Ava Harris, it only deepens the nightmare. A year ago, she thought she had left behind the haunting, manipulative tycoon and bestselling author—but when she picks up his diary on the anniversary of his death, she’s faced with a chilling discovery: a new entry, written in fresh ink. “To be continued.” The words send a jolt of terror through Ava, for she knows one undeniable truth: Alexander Rhea has been dead for a year. Or so she thought. As the memory of their disturbing interview resurfaces, Ava realizes she’s been tangled in a web of lies, power, and dark obsession. Three years ago, she entered Rhea’s mansion to conduct an exclusive interview, expecting the usual. Instead, she was thrust into a twisted psychological game that pushed her to the edge of sanity. Now, as she revisits the haunting moments of that encounter, Ava uncovers a series of chilling murders—each marked by a cryptic whisper of “Goodnight.” The closer Ava gets to the truth, the more she feels the unshakable presence of Rhea looming over her. Is he truly gone, or is he manipulating her from beyond the grave? As her investigation unravels, the line between the living and the dead begins to blur, and Ava is forced to confront a terrifying question: What if Alexander Rhea never really died?

SHE USED TO LOVE HIM, IT GOT TOO MUCH FOR HER AND SHE THOUGHT THE BEST THING FOR HER WAS TO LEAVE HIM. IT WAS HER FIRST TIME LOVING SOMEONE THAT MUCH. SHE WAS SCARED HE'LL BREAK HER HEART LIKE OTHERS DID BUT SHE BROKE HIS HEART INSTEAD. SHE DIDN'T WANT TO FEEL THE HURT OF HEARTBREAK AGAIN SO WHEN HE MADE A LITTLE MISTAKE AND HURT HER, SHE TOOK IT SO GRAND AND BROKE THINGS OFF. AT THAT TIME SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS DOING THE BEST THING FOR HER, SHE DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS PUTTING HER SELF IN YEARS OF PAIN TO COME. HE BEGGED AND BEGGED FOR THEM TO GET BACK TOGETHER BUT SHE RAN LIKE THE COWARD SHE IS AND LEFT HIM FOR GOOD. AT FIRST AFTER SHE LEFT HIM, SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOOD, SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD WITH KEEPING HER EMOTIONS IN CHECK NOT UNTIL SHE COULDN'T MOVE ON. SHE COMPARED EVERY MAN WHO WAS EVER INTERESTED IN HER WITH HIM AND THEY WHERE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH.EITHER TOO AGGRESSIVE, TALL, SUBMISSIVE, ARROGANT. NO ONE WAS EVER AS PERFECT AS HE WAS, SO SHE STARTED TO REGRET HER ACTION AND WISH SHE FORGAVE HIM WHEN HE ASKED FOR IT. SO, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY MET AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER WITH HER STILL BEING SINGLE AS EVER AND HIM BEING IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS THEN CLOSE FRIEND. LET WATCH THE JOURNEY OF HOW THEY MET AND SEPARATED, AND WHEN THEY MET AGAIN, IF THEY GOT BACK OR THEY ARE BETTER OFF SEPARATED? BE THE JUDGE!

Ana grew up in a home where love was an unattainable luxury. Marked by abuse and despair, her life takes a devastating turn when her father sells her to a wealthy family, stripping her of her freedom, her first love, and everything she once knew. Trapped in a world of appearances and lies, Ana clings to the illusion of love when a young man from that family becomes her only light in the darkness. But that light soon turns into shadow when she realizes he is not the savior she imagined, but a far more dangerous version of the demons she tried to leave behind. Caught in a web of manipulation, pain, and inner struggle, Ana must face her past and herself to find the strength to escape, heal, and reclaim her right to live on her own terms. A story of love, obsession, and redemption-where the scars of the soul run deeper than those on the skin.

Cain had lost everything—the will to live, the strength to fight, and the belief that life held any meaning. Burdened by an abusive past and a lifetime of suffering, he made the ultimate decision to end it all. But death was not the end. Instead of fading into nothingness, Cain awakens in an unfamiliar world—trapped in the fragile body of a newborn. Yet, his memories remain intact. Every scar, every ounce of pain, and every moment of despair from his past life lingers within him. Reborn into a commoner family in a world of magic, power, and ruthless ambition, Cain soon realizes that fate has granted him a second chance. But this world is no paradise. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, and cruelty thrives just as it did before. Now, he stands at a crossroads: will he allow his past to haunt him once more, or will he rise above it and carve out a new destiny? Armed with the knowledge of his past life and the potential for power in this one, In a world where strength dictates survival, Cain refuses to let this life be wasted—no matter what it takes.

After his village was reduced to ashes and his parents slaughtered by the demon Bouros, Jin became a hollow shell. In a final act of desperation, he sealed the beast—but at a devastating cost: his humanity. Every shred of joy, rage, and pain was torn from him, leaving only a faint echo of the man he once was.Now, Jin wanders a world that dreads and shuns him, wielding the very shadows that devoured his soul. Emotionless, relentless, he is a specter of vengeance, neither living nor dead. As ancient enemies rise from the abyss and fragile alliances teeter on betrayal, Jin treads a razor’s edge between redemption and annihilation—haunted by the question: does he command the darkness, or has it already claimed him?

To the world, Damien Voss is a terrorist. A monster. The most wanted criminal on Earth. Governments call him The Saint of Shadows — the man who wants to collapse civilization by exposing unthinkable taboos. But Damien doesn’t want destruction. He wants freedom. His taboo? Revealing the sacred institutions of family, religion, and charity as tools of the elite, designed not to help, but to control, traffic, exploit, and destroy the weak. Each of his attacks is surgical — not to kill, but to expose. As chaos grows, his enemies multiply: Interpol, the CIA, secret societies, and even freedom fighters who believe he’s gone too far. But as Damien’s actions reveal deeper and darker truths, millions begin to secretly worship him as a savior of the voiceless. He’s not creating evil. He’s exposing the evil they’ve already accepted.

In Ember Vein, power isn't given - it's burned into you. Sigils are the key to strength, survival... and madness. One mark can make you a legend. Three can make you a monster. When a low-level enforcer named Wren stumbles into a failed sigil trade beneath the crumbling slums, everything goes wrong. A stolen rune. A Burnlust addict. A transformation no one was ready for. Now, hunted by gangs, haunted by visions, and scarred with something he shouldn't have survived, Wren is dragged into a war over sigils older than memory - and a curse that wants to finish what it started. Some scars are warnings. His is a weapon.

In the shadows of her past, secrets and scars linger, threatening to consume her. As she navigates the darkness, she must confront the truth about herself and those around her. Will she find the strength to heal and rise above, or will the shadows define her forever ♾️

Reivo was just a boy when he watched his village burn, his family slaughtered before his eyes. The Reign arrived too late, cloaked in golden banners and cold justifications. They called it a tragedy. He called it the beginning. Now seventeen, Reivo bears no title, no blessing. What he carries instead are scars—etched into his flesh and soul. And a secret: when he closes his eyes, the darkness listens. The Awakening approaches, the moment when fate chooses who will wield power. But Reivo’s gift was never the Will's to give. From the ashes of his past, something older and far more terrifying has stirred—whispers from beyond sleep, creatures shaped by fear, bound only to him. As the Reign begins to suspect what he’s become, Reivo must decide whether to fight for a world that left him behind—or let his nightmares consume it. Summon the dark. Dream no more.

Aron a low born knight of kindrea, who falls in love with the wrong person is thrust into the forefront of a battle with the brutal Taloran army. The lines between good and evil are blured as his fight to protect kindrea leads him down a dark path of loss and betrayal. When his honor and love is the price of victory, he makes the choice that will forever change the path of the world and the lives of the people around him.