Darkest Shade

A futuristic cyberpunk workd, infested by human eating creatures known as Shades. Humans have special elemental abilities coined as Esters that they use to fight against the Shades.

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

In the year 2050, the world has transformed into a completely different and brutal place. Follow Agent Finn, a mysterious operative who will go to any lengths to complete his mission. The definition of brutality is about to change.

The entire world was peaceful until one day, a crack in the sky brought upon the end of peace. From its dark chasm, monsters from the otherworld poured out. These monsters had one singular goal: Destroy the world. Treating the inhabitants like livestock, these powerful invaders killed and massacred as they went. Damien, whose parents were from two of the most powerful races - the angel and vampire race - seeks to avenge his slaughtered parents and with the power of the two races and the ability to devour the abilities of creatures he kills, He will.... ERADICATE ALL MONSTERS!

Derek Carter never asked for a System, an apocalypse, or the pressure of being humanity’s so-called "last hope." He was just trying to survive the daily struggles of being an orphan in Paleview City—dodging bullies, scraping together meals, and lying his way into school. Life was already hard enough. Then, one day, a blue screen pops into his vision: [Warning: The world is doomed. Try not to die.] Yeah, great. Just what he needed—cryptic doomsday messages and no instruction manual. Now, monsters are creeping into the city, reality is unraveling, and Damien’s "legendary" starting stats are barely above zero. The System promises him power, but there's just one tiny problem—he’s never won a fight in his life. Armed with sarcasm, questionable decision-making skills, and the sheer refusal to die, Damien is about to embark on the worst (and possibly last) adventure of his life. Because if the world really is ending… he’s at least going to make it someone else’s problem first. After all, heroes are overrated—survivors get to tell the story.

[FREE] [ON-GOING] “I will be with you through the roughest waves ahead. Your name alone is all I shall speak until my very last breath.” In every calamity there is, I oath to lay my life before you. “Though the sea gushes and rises, I’ll be your shadow when you succeed to reach the end and be your hope against the darkest times.” I will treasure you, value you, and love you in every way that I can. For the sake of your happiness, I will sail across the globe and provide you gold from dirt with my bare hands. “Your kindness outshines the abyss of my darkest caves.” You’re my greatest weakness I’d never want to overcome, my hope after tears and my joy after sadness. Your saving grace is the reason of my existence. “I have always been here. Own me. I beg you to never look away for I am sincerely yours and yours alone.” - Hiro (Captivated BL) Author_Z 2021 IG: daniel_blake.zd

Bro! You wouldn’t believe this! Everything was normal. Me and my bros doing some mining for mana gems for that old sockethole, Somanda like we always do all day, everyday. Me, Fractures, Bonet, Mono-socket, Broadbone and the gang. Then from nowhere, that ungrateful sockethole, Somanda tries to END me! Can you believe that?! I mean, I have told some questionable stories about him caressing my skull affectionately and deeming me his prized undead, but no need to axe a skeleton for something like that, right? RIGHT?! I managed to escape through one of the most convenient and contrived get-aways in all of undead history, even managing to pull a bony one on the Lich bastard by stealing two of his seemingly important possessions which I find out later to be better than I thought they’d be! From there it’s a just a SPIRAL of boneshit left and right! I can’t catch a break! What’s with this atrocious luck, bro?! A voice speaks to me about how I have qualified for something about a something that’s supposedly something’s something! Then I find myself in a new world that reeks of life and gives my bones a disgusted rattle. Powerful beasts and men are at every turn, all lining up to be a huge pain in my PELVIS! GAAAAH! Jeez this is happening too fast! However, even while I’m in the thick of this, the one saving grace is that I got something worth while! A new path of power! I can NOT be an undead! I can be something better than both the Living and the Dead! Immune to the antics from both sides. Well... most of them! I’m no longer on the path for Undeath! Only Lifelessness awaits me! I’m the one who transcends reality in this tale! I am... SKULLIUS! And I’m not an UNDEAD! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

The magic runs through her veins. Desire burns in his eyes. In Faytheria, sin has vampire lips and a name: Seraphine. Gabriel will taste the forbidden fruit... even if the world burns around you. A novel as dangerous as the darkest magic or just a tsundere vampire and a real-world nerd in a universe made by a Lunatic A.I. Discover!

Blue Kent, also known as Ice King, is a Dominant Omega who despises Alphas. But for his new book, he needs an Alpha whom he can use as a model for his main character. Luckily for Blue, an Extremely Dominant Alpha, Winter Dumont, comes into his life and offers to be used as a model for his book character. This offer isn’t made without personal interest. Winter is a scumbag who likes conquering Omegas with fierce personalities. Blue just happens to be an Omega who fits perfectly into Winter’s ideal prey. With Winter relentlessly chasing Blue, will he be able to withstand temptation due to his hatred for Alphas or will Winter’s eccentric personality change his views about Alphas? To know, tune in to the chaotic story of this gloomy x sunshine duo.

Humanity was already teetering on the edge. Nations crumbled under the weight of war, resources dwindled, and old alliances shattered into dust. What began as political unrest spiraled into full-scale conflict, a global war waged not just between countries, but between ideologies, factions, and those desperate to survive. Then, the world itself changed. A cosmic anomaly, whether a natural event or something far more sinister bathed the Earth in an unknown energy. Some claimed it was evolution, others a curse. But the result was undeniable: people began awakening unique abilities. At first, they were scattered, anomalies among the ruins. But as their numbers grew, so did the chaos. These new powers ignited the dying embers of war into an unstoppable inferno. Factions rose, each seeking dominance, some believing they were humanity’s salvation, others embracing raw power for conquest. Governments, if they could even be called that anymore, desperately tried to regulate the gifted, while extremists hunted them down out of fear. And from the shadows, outside threats, beings or forces awakened by the same event watched, waiting for their moment to strike. With civilization on its last breath, the question remains: will these new abilities be the key to survival, or the final push into oblivion?

In a world where Titans once ruled as gods, their shattered remains now fuel the rise of empires and the fall of heroes. The Titan Federation, a ruthless regime built on the bones of the old world, enforces order through fear, hunting down rogue Titan Core wielders and sealing away the remnants of the Titans' power. But beneath the surface, an ancient darkness stirs—the **Veilborn**, beings of pure void who were sealed away millennia ago, are beginning to break free. **Zoren Arthur**, a young orphan with a fractured Core—a rare and unstable fusion of Light and Dark—has spent his life running from the Federation. Branded a threat for his uncontrollable power, Zoren is haunted by the fear of losing himself to the darkness within. But when a mysterious figure from his past reveals a chilling prophecy—that he is the key to either saving the world or unleashing its destruction—Zoren is thrust into a war he never asked for. As the Veilborn begin to awaken, Zoren must navigate a treacherous path, forging alliances with unlikely allies --- What to Expect: A Vast, Evolving World – Kingdoms, federations, and hidden forces vying for control over Titan Cores. Intense Battles & Unique Powers – Every fighter has their own way of wielding their Core’s strength. Complex Characters & Moral Dilemmas – No one is purely good or evil; everyone fights for something. Deep Mysteries & Long-Term Payoff – Secrets buried in history, lost Titans, and a power struggle that spans generations. --- Posting schedule: 1 chapter per day.

In a realm of mortals, a monster stirred into existence. Initially adrift in purpose, the creature resolved to guard its progenitors, the girl who came before, he intended to defend and protect all of them. As times unfolded, the monster adeptly concealed itself behind the visage of a mortal, humanoid in nature, he easily donned the guise, the mask of a human being. Yet, fear not, for the tale did not conclude there. A young man's agonized wail pierced the nocturnal silence, a lament for all he lost, for all he wished to protect, challenging the heavenly realms and defying the very essence of existence. In his rebellion, the world recoiled, deeming him unworthy of breath, a rejection that ushered his drowning into oblivion. Amidst the struggle for survival, an otherworldly entity took notice. "Perhaps…? Let's test the fortitude of his will!" As the youth teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, a voice resonated in his mind. [Notice: Legendary Skill Reincarnation Acquired!] [Reincarnation has been activated!] ... In a cosmos where gods, devils, humans, myths, and dreams converge into reality, the monster finds rebirth. Yet, navigating this new existence proved arduous, for the world demanded a toll for every breath he took and every moment of joy in it. And such a toll… it will be paid with his life once more. Will the human-masked monster triumph… Or will he fall just like a hundred times before? Let me see an end to it, but now… will you join me, Mortal!? ----------------------------------- The main story technically starts with Season 3. The first two seasons are something like a prologue to show what happened and kind of who MC is, so simply, if you want a faster experience, start with season 3; it won't be that much of a difference if you don't. Chapter Length: 1800-2200 words. The Mc is a kind of psychopath who wore a mask throughout his life, but I would not easily condemn him as neither good nor evil. (And before you ask. Yes, the MC is kind of a yandere obsession type as well.) There will be a harem, but it will be much later or until I start liking another girl character. There is some dark stuff, be it burning flesh, dissection, blood, extreme agony, or whatever else. I just want to say that if you don't like it, be prepared that they are not uncommon and are mostly detailed... A question that arose in me... When does someone become a monster? Where is the edge of humanity? I don't know the specifics either just yet, so let's find out together... And that's it. Have a nice read, my fellow humans. ;)

Shades of the Unseen is a story about the ones left behind. In every grand tale, some figures exist only in passing-side characters in someone else's narrative, their lives reduced to brief mentions and fleeting appearances. But what happens when the curtain shifts and the spotlight turns to them? This is a novel about those who were once overlooked. The ones who stood on the edges, whose voices were drowned out by larger stories, whose struggles, victories, and quiet moments never had the chance to be seen. Through intertwining lives, fractured pasts, and uncertain futures, Shades of the Unseen brings their stories to light. Some seek closure, others redemption, and some simply wish to be acknowledged. But in a world that moves forward too fast, do the forgotten still have a place? A novel about remembrance, about voices long unheard, and the weight of being unseen.

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

In 2096, the world had evolved quite well. We had advanced prosthetics, flying cars, laser weapons, but it seems the world is only one step away from entering the darkest era it has seen in millennia. Billions died, but unfortunately, that’s what happens when we’re so selfish.

Rav is a prophecy child. Of course he doesn't know that yet, but his destiny is still coming, and as a member of the big Crescent Tribe, Fallen Angels who take prophecies more seriously than the other tribes and kingdoms, he always had it coming for him. But what exactly is this prophecy about..? Notice: This is for my own enjoyment.

HIDDEN TRUTH Series ( Part 1) COLLUSION: secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This is a Story of Raisinghania Brothers and How they get caught up in a storm?️ they haven't had any connections with...As the conspirers realise they are the ones being trapped into something way more dangerous☠️ than they ever realise...But now it's way too late to back off. Come join their journey filled with Secrets, Conspirers, Manipulations , Obsession, Hatred , Jealousy , Enemity and Find out if they could Finally Find Love and cherish it or will they lose it all because of the Conspiracy that is being played or as the deepest and darkest secrets being exposed. Who are the Conspirers? The ones who think they are or the ones that are actually in the darkest shadows knowing all the buried secrets ? Will the Mafia Brothers find a way out of it or will they be stuck in it with no way out or will they wanna be stuck willing? ❤️PEEP IN TO KNOW MORE❤️ ----------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️Every character is going to have a dark side to themselves.... Nobody Is going to be Fully perfect even when it's The Main Characters. All Characters in Grey Shades⚠️

The battlefield was alive with echoes—phantom blades clashing, spectral shields forming in the air. Kai gritted his teeth as his Resonance Construct flickered, his emotions unsteady. The shadow at his feet rippled, whispering to him, urging him to let go. To surrender. His Psyche Alchemy burned hot, anger twisting into raw energy, but if he pushed too far, his soul’s frequency would spiral into chaos. Across from him, Sienna’s melody rang through the air, her Soul Chords weaving a defensive harmony that pulsed against his attacks. He had to stabilize. Had to match her rhythm before the Shade consumed him whole.

When humanity teetered on the brink of extinction at the hands of the strongest Demon King, Four Humans were chosen by the Gods to help them liberate the world from his tyranny. Yet, "the world" is no simple tale of black and white—its truths are painted in shades of grey. Betrayed by his own people, the Demon King falls, only to be reborn in a new life. Fuelled by vengeance, he seeks to reclaim his throne and punish those who wronged him. But will he ever be able to change his fate—a fate that takes everything from him, no matter how many times he tries?

To Yun Jieshi, it seemed that life had a way more ominous meaning than he had previously imagined. He had never asked for much in all his twenty-whatever years of living. His dream was to make up for all that he had missed, all he was never taught about half of his heritage, his culture. Who really was Sun Wukong? Was he better than Superman? What really was an Immortal? Was it a greater existence than a Celestial? Did Pangu really make the world with his very own body? Why was Faye Wong so damn cool?! So many questions! The reward for Yun Jieshi’s curiosity and devotion, however, was a whole new adventure in an alternate world, mystical and mysterious in nature. Graced with magnificent powers and privileges, the little monkey must head North, not as the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, but as the Discount Sage, Lesser than Most…for a time. Into the cold, into the bizarre, grand stories await his ears and eyes. --- Author's Note: Please be sure to read the Auxillary Chapter to find out if this story is to your tastes or not. Also, please don't complain too hard about the cover. I'm not trying to be obnoxious with the Chinese characters pasted on it. I just haven't found a better cover yet.

warning mature content. only for 18+ "You can take my body by force, Aron Fringe, but you'll never be able to gain my soul." "I'm not interested in your soul. Miss Grace, please slake my lustful appetite." He tied a rope around my hands and feet and sealed my lips with his before I could attempt to stop him. Words like "love" and "emotions" don't make any sense to him, and he has only one strong feeling in his life: lust. This is the first thing that 28-year-old billionaire Aron Fringe thinks of whenever he lays eyes on a woman anywhere in the world. When he's not busy overseeing a multibillion-dollar company, he enjoys indulging his libidinal desires. After reading the articles in the 18+ magazine, he gets so enamored with the author that his world comes to a complete stop. As a result, he finds it difficult to quench his thirst for other women. He thinks his life will be perfect if he can just track down the magazine's mystery author and try out the fantastical experience he read about, but then he meets Sara Grace. How emotionally Sara and sex offender Aron Fring will interact? Will Aron and Sara fall in love, leading Aron to see that there are other emotions outside lust, or will Sara develop a sex addiction similar to Aron Fringe? Find out who will prevail in this conflict between love and lust by immersing yourself in the story.

My family is full of A-Holes! Ridiculously powerful A-Holes who have views of the world so twisted that they could literally burn all of the known world to the ground. I am the strongest of them all, yet... I'm tired of it all. That’s why I left. Being stuck with those same people for years got really bland. I needed a breath of fresh air, away from the Narcissism, Hedonism, Sadism, Masochism, and general Gotham asylum vibes that each one of them exuded like some kind of messed up perfume. Six deranged family members hanging on your back all the time gets really annoying after a while. Especially when you are just as insane as they are. Unfortunately, after five long years of bliss, I am being pulled back in. Family Drama to the rescue. A threat that can't be punched away for very long has arrived at our doorstep and I'm forced to return to help solve it. Yippee... --- For those interested in discussing about this novel and several of my other works... Discord Link: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

Ten years ago, Snow Cross was the industry's brightest star. A prodigy with a face so unforgettable and acting so monstrous that he outshone even the top A-listers. Directors fought over him, fans worshiped him, and the world believed he was destined for greatness. Then, one night, his world shattered. His family—the people he had neglected the most—were gone. And just like that, he disappeared from the industry, vanishing without a trace. Now, a decade later, the world has forgotten his name. The once-revered prodigy is nothing more than a ghost of the past. But when his grandmother—the only family he has left—falls ill, he is left with no choice but to return to the very stage he abandoned. But the entertainment industry has changed. The faces are new, the competition is fiercer, and the audience no longer remembers him. Can he reclaim his place at the top? Or will he be crushed under the weight of his past? This is the story of a fallen star’s comeback, a monstrous talent reborn.

A decade ago, the world was saved by a single warrior. The Calamity Killer—a legend who single-handedly conquered every calamity-level gate, eradicating the monstrous threats that once plagued humanity. No one knew his true identity, only that he was the strongest hunter to ever exist. Then, one day, he vanished. With his disappearance, the gates stopped appearing, and the world entered an era of peace. Hunters retired, governments stabilized, and people moved on. But they never forgot the man who had saved them all. His name remained in history—an untouchable myth. Until now. Ten years later, the Calamity Killer returns—but something is wrong. His overwhelming power is gone, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Worse, his reappearance triggers something terrifying… the gates have begun opening once more. Once a prodigy who started clearing gates at just 15, he now faces a world that still remembers him as a legend—but he is no longer the invincible warrior they once knew. Weakened but not broken, he must train relentlessly to reclaim his former glory, all while uncovering the truth: Why did he lose his power? Why are the gates returning? And this time… can he stop what’s coming?

In the depths of the Buried Terra, where human life clings beneath a dying world, the surface is nothing but a place shrouded in darkness. The sun has lost it's heat, and with it's death came the rise of dangers that emerged from the darkness. In this isolate and dull world, where lights separates life and death. "This story contains intense horror elements, including graphic descriptions of body gore, unsettling imagery, and psychological horror. Reader discretion is advised."

legendary knights calling themselves warden and talisments their mission is to protect the universe from corruption from the darkest side of the universe a new evil is rising and war is yet to come

Asmodeus Klyde is just an average senior grad student learning to teach from a certain interesting and blindingly beautiful English Lit professor... until he wasn’t. And how he's suddenly been thrusted into the world of Vampire, fledglings, and elders; with Borus, a man older than time teaching him about his new world. With Professor Ivory Shade in the wind, Borus is Ambrouse's best home, and it does help if Borus comes with a handsome assisstant. A person Ambrouse can't help but be drawn to.

(A/N: Not Your Normal Type Of Female Lead) When the moon reaches its peak, madness shall walk the face of the earth. In a world teetering on the edge of mysteries and sanity, the moon's crimson glow heralds an age of nightmares. Everyday objects twist into monstrosities. Nature turns savage. And humanity? Their darkest emotions awaken something far worse.... Jian, a mysterious average writer, lost in the pages of countless stories, until the day, the era she once knew is plagued by horrors. Bloodthirsty monsters born from corrupted humans and everyday items roam the earth. This is the fight for survival. A battle against madness itself. This is the legend of the last survivors of PARADISE. Together, they unravel dark mysteries, face gruesome monsters inspired by soulslike games, and awaken powers forged from their deepest emotions. But every step forward uncovers a heavier price: the fragility of sanity and the haunting question. Who is the real monster? . . . . . . . Are you ready to step into the crimson glow? Madness awaits. Quote: " Only In the the darkest depths of the soul, can the chains be broken..... Cause we are humans fighting Madness! " Theme: Redemption...

legendary knights calling themselves warden and talisments their mission is to protect the universe from corruption from the darkest side of the universe a new evil is rising and war is yet to come

The transfer student Hiroyuki Akashi has been terrified due to the horrors of mysterious creatures called Shades. However, things turn when he realizes he is one of them. Will Hiryouki's life be at peace or take the worst turn?