Bride Of The Shadow King

Shadow of Glory is an epic dark fantasy tale, where the fates of heroes and villains intertwine in a deadly conflict for power and survival. In a world ruled by dead gods and corrupt nobles, Lodtrack, a peasant prodigy in combat, faces forces beyond his understanding. Despite being chosen as the bodyguard of the future lord, Leonor, his destiny will be marked by betrayal, internal struggles, and a dark power that threatens to consume everything he knows. When a bloody war and the assassination of the emperor unleash total chaos, Lodtrack must navigate through broken alliances, hidden secrets, and ancient enemies. Alongside Leonor and a group of unexpected allies, he will confront demons, treacherous elves, and the threat of an ancient power that controls the fate of all. But in this world where light and shadow blend, even the bravest heroes must face the darkness within themselves. In Shadow of Glory, each victory is a condemnation, and every sacrifice could be the key to changing the fate of the empire… or destroying it entirely.

After Asher is executed for murder he wakes up with no memory of who he was, he wakes up as a shadow with no body of its own. He fights his way through the dark Forrest, making friends and foe along the way all while avoiding direct sunlight.

“You are the least objectionable groom of all the ones I’ve seen,” Anaisa replied seriously. “Thank you for the glowing compliment,” Trace grinned, “but that didn’t quite answer my question.” ___ Anaisa is an orphan and a pariah. In an ultimate act of betrayal, her father, a Count of the Realm, is accused of deserting and betraying the army in a time of war. Not only is he immediately executed for the offense, but the king declares he must have been a fake all along! His two daughters are stripped of their titles and inheritance, replaced by a distant cousin and cast out of their home with nothing. Anaisa swears someday she will get her title and lands back, but in the mean time, she and her sister Katia have to figure out how to survive. Trace is an anomaly among his people; instead of revealing their son as a magic user and thrusting him into the public eye, his parents kept it a secret to allow him to choose the kind of life he wanted. Trace found himself content to rest and play in his own dream world instead of invading the nighttime visions of others. As an adult, his choice to remain unknown is thrown into jeopardy when a mysterious blackmailer forces Trace to enlist in the territorial war between nations, threatening to reveal his secret if the demand is not met. With the war now over, Trace believes he can finally go home to his farm and live the simple, unremarkable life he’s always desired. When Anaisa and Trace are thrown together by a royal edict, the sisters find themselves unwittingly tangled in the web of mystery and intrigue that surrounds the blackmailer’s escalating assignments for Trace. Anaisa begins to suspect it may be connected to the plot to replace her family in the noble court. As the scheme continues to unfold, lives, loves, marriages, and magic will be put to the test to see what forces in the world are strongest. If you enjoy this book, check out my other one, Pushing Back Darkness!

The one who expels and curses evil spirits is known as a Forbidden Master... Cen Dongsheng was reborn. His soul came from the future in eight years, an era where ghosts and malevolent gods roamed, and individuals known as 'prohibition master' ruled over modern society. Now, however, the world was still on the cusp of a night filled with great upheaval and rising dark undercurrents. But he was a cautious and prudent fellow, aware of his own mediocrity. The first thing he thought of after being reborn was to find a powerful patron, and he pursued this endeavor thoroughly and successfully. Except for one issue. His powerful patrons all seemed to be out of their minds, as they... would fight among themselves. 'Stop fighting! If you've got to fight, take it outside, okay? Don't tear down the house!' 'Forget it, just come back... Destroying the house is still better than destroying the world...'

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

Blurb: Adopted into the wealthy Hargrove family, Charlotte believed she had found her place in the world. But the return of Evelyn, the rightful heiress, triggers a series of strange events: shadowy figures in the woods, whispers in the walls, and memories Charlotte can’t recall. Jack, a mysterious figure who claims to be her protector, warns her of a deadly ritual tied to a centuries-old curse. As the lines between truth and deception blur, Charlotte must uncover the family’s darkest secrets before the curse claims her life—or her sanity. Trope: Adopted into danger, unraveling family secrets, an immortal protector with ulterior motives, and a “chosen one” caught in a web of betrayal and destiny. Climax: The cult captures both Charlotte and Evelyn, preparing to enact the ritual in the family chapel. Jack, overcome with guilt, helps Charlotte escape, but Evelyn refuses to leave, convinced her death is inevitable. Charlotte confronts the cult leader, who reveals that breaking the curse requires the destruction of the family artifact—a mirror that binds the ancient force. The artifact can only be destroyed by someone tied to both bloodlines. Charlotte, realizing her connection to the Hargrove legacy, uses the mirror to unleash the trapped force on the cult. In a final twist, Jack sacrifices himself to destroy the mirror and sever his immortality, ensuring the curse is broken. Denouement: • Charlotte and Evelyn: Evelyn survives but leaves the estate, seeking a new life free from the family’s dark history. Charlotte continues to rebuild and redefine her identity without the shadow of the curse. • Hints of Lingering Darkness: Although the curse is broken, remnants of the ancient force linger in the woods, suggesting not all is resolved. • Final Revelation: Charlotte finds a hidden journal from Jack, hinting at deeper truths about her origins and the possibility that she may not have been adopted by chance.

# Arranged marriage #Paranormal Romance -She was his sweet peach. His wish. His eternity. His redemption. His to corrupt and his to command. He has and would never love any the way he loved her- Hermione Barclay, an attractive princess suffered a tragic past which caused her to isolate herself, frightened by the presence of people, poor constructions of words... The memory of the vampire boy whom she had once felt safe around remained etched in her innermost self and she fantasized about nothing but him. Years later, a marriage proposal arrived and she was to wed the same man she had always dreamt about, unfortunately, her expectations of him were crushed. He only cared for her because he was asked to, not because he wanted to. Dark and Tragic twists awaited her in her new home, how was she going to survive?

In a world filled with Ability users, Demons and Extraterrestrials, Damion Darkblade finds himself born there without any parents to care for him, or an Ability of his own. This rare deficiency causes him to get bullied by his peers always, and his life became a living hell in the academy. The bullying gets so consistent and terrible to the point where he almost loses his life one day. However, with the interference of fate and a stroke of luck, he is recognized by someone with unprecedented power, and Damion's quest for revenge and ultimate glory blooms. [Congratulations Host!] [You have received the Dragon God's Legacy] [You have unlocked the Ability: Shadow]

Shadow of the Fallen follows a young warrior drawn into a battle between ancient forces after a celestial event awakens fallen gods. As dark powers rise, they must uncover hidden truths and harness forbidden magic to save their world. With allies and enemies in disguise, they face a choice: rise above the shadows or be consumed by them.

Aelin is married off to a demon prince, Draegon, for a truce between demons and humans, even though both species have hated each other for centuries, and killed the other mercilessly. So, both sides chose the least favored child for the marriage and bound them in a relationship. Being in a place surrounded by demons was like a nightmare to Aelin which causes her a lot of distress, especially when her husband leaves her shortly after they spend a night together to go fight a war with unknown beings which leaves Aelin at the mercy of her enemies

_ _ _ MXFXF relationship. Please read the note _______ She was married to a wealthy alpha when she was 20. She was forced to live as a widow at the age of 21 despite her husband being alive and well. Anabella lived her life suppressing her emotions and what she felt, all for the sake of her family. Her parents sold her off to secure a future for their Alpha son, while the family she got married into was not ready to accept her. Her husband hated her, his gaze searching for someone else among the crowd. And her son-in-law sought the image of his mother in someone else, not giving her a chance even to get close. Life was not...great. So, Anabella decided to end it all and run away. If she were going to live as a widow, despite her marriage, then she would make the best of it and ensure that she would not have to repress herself. After all, even if she was married, Anabella was not marked. And for some, that was enough reason to accept and welcome her to her new life. ...... MXFXF relationship. Female alphas are futas, so come in expecting that It will have yuri and a lot of R18 content. You have been warned beforehand

A captivating tale of supernatural intrigue, revenge, and forbidden love, where loyalty is tested, and the past holds the power to shape the future. In a realm where the line between the living and the dead is fragile, QingWu embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the hidden truths of her past. Haunted by betrayal and her father's family's dark secrets, she seeks vengeance, ready to fight any force that stands in her way. But when a forbidden connection with Xiao Chenyuan, the formidable Dread King, begins to grow, her path to revenge becomes more complicated. Bound by ancient forces and trapped in a world of spirits, QingWu must confront the ghosts of those she’s lost while discovering her own power. As the tension between revenge and love rises, she must decide whether to let the past consume her or embrace the possibility of a future that could heal the wounds she’s carried for so long.

Quin stared at the beautiful figure encased in ice. Truly there was not another who compared to her perfection. Quin could not stop himself as he reached his hand out and traced her jawline. He felt a breeze caress his face. But it wasn't a breeze. The smoke of frozen breath appeared from the statues' mouth. She was alive.

Warning: Mature Content Trigger Warning: Abuse, Trauma, Psychological *It's full of red flags. Don't tell me I didn't warn you all. Blue Learley, a seventeen-year-old girl, lived in a small town with her parents and two brothers. Everything was going as usual until that fateful night when her life changed forever. Demetrius Easton, the merciless werewolf king, got his eyes on her and wanted her as his bride. When her own parents sold her to him, she had no way of escaping him and no one to turn to for help. *** “I don’t want to stay away for too long. Sometimes I fear the bird might fly away.” “The bird doesn’t have a home. The outside world is dangerous for it. And besides, the bird has already found its freedom inside,” I said. “The bird won’t fly away.” ‘So you don’t have to cut its wings since it did not grow them in the first place. It’s okay. The bird likes the cage anyway.’ *** Support my other works: *Silence*- It is a crime-filled thriller novel with a blooming romance between two teenagers. It is about love, friendship and betrayal. Trust me, the twists will keep you on edge. The Mask Of The Monster where you can read the love blooming between a human girl and a terrifying-looking monster The cover is not mine. Source: Devianart

“Help me, please,” Bella pleaded, grasping his hands. His dark eyes, devoid of warmth, pierced through hers with an unsettling coldness. "Why should I mess with those goons to help you?" he asked callously. “I’ll do anything you say,” she said without thinking, desperate. “Just save me from them.” He demanded something that Bella had never anticipated even in her dreams. A contract marriage! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bella Dawn was already in distress to pay her step father’s debts. To add her misery, her mother was diagnosed with liver disease and needed immediate transplant. Where would she get that much money? Then, like a cruel twist of fate, she accidentally encountered a handsome man, Theodore Reid, the enigmatic CEO of Ace Group. Rumors said that he was a ruthless businessman with a heart as cold as ice. Yet, to Bella, he was kind, rescuing her from the clutches of those who sought to exploit her. She was grateful to him until he demanded something weird, shattering her pervious assumptions. He wanted to marry her. No He wanted a contract marriage. In exchange, he would take care of her mother's treatment and compensate her generously at the end of their arrangement. For Theodore, it was a solution born out of necessity, a means to appease his grandfather's demands for an heir while he searched for the one who had once saved him, his angel. Bella’s appearance reminded him of his savior. So, he offered her a contract marriage. It was a temporary solution to his grandfather’s demand to get an heir until he found his angel. With no other options left, Bella reluctantly agreed to the terms of the contract. But little did she know it would test her resolve and resilience like never before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Remember one thing, never fall in love with me,” he said, cold and dangerous. Bella gulped, nervous. “What if I do?” A sliver of defiance, a foolish question escaped her lips. She was already attracted to his handsome appearance. He squeezed her jaw and hissed, “You will regret it.” “What if you started liking me?” she dared to ask. He leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. "No chance," he scoffed. "You're not my type." Bella’s heart sank. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can check my other books. Accidentally Married to Mr. Billionaire - Completed The Billionaire's Sick Wife - Completed Temptation of Billionaire's Secret Lover: A tale of love and revenge - Completed. My Ex-Husband Begged Me To Take Him Back - Ongoing, daily updated.

"I can't be your meal..." Jacquelyn pleaded, trying to reason with the man who was supposedly her husband. His grin widened, curling into a mischievous smile, revealing his razor-sharp fangs. "And why is that?" he asked. Jacquelyn knew she had to use her brain with this one. "I am your wife... you can't eat me," she said, hoping to appeal to whatever humanity was left in him. "Makes it even better," was his cold response. Jacquelyn's legs trembled; she couldn't think of any culture or tradition where it was acceptable for a husband to eat his own wife. "And...." "And?" He prompted, with an encouraging sweet smile. "And I'm wet..." -------- Long, long ago, when Creatures of the Night ruled supreme and stood at the top of the food chain, a princess, Jacquelyn Avignon lived in the isolated part of the palace. Away from humans and even her own family. Cursed, they said. Queen killer, they called her. Bad omen, they crowned her. Until she was sent to be the bride of the Vampire King. A vampire king who enjoys his own peace and twisted sense of humor. Living life as the supreme sovereign, finds a princess who knows nothing about his supremacy at his doorstep, claiming to be his little wife. What happens when a cursed princess, afraid of blood, desperate to be with her family and to be loved back, crashes into the peaceful world of a vampire king? Her first target, turn her husband into a vegetarian. What about when Jacquelyn realizes that the world around her is more than just sunshine and good sleep but that hell is empty and the devils are here... in human form? She has to watch her back! For fans of; Forbidden love, dark fantasy, ancient curses and prophecy, strong willed and resilient female leads, grey men, dark humor, betrayals, marked mates, and star-crossed love, this book is for you. Other works by the same author: 1. Kitanna (Completed) 2. A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming (Spin-off of Kitanna, Completed) 3. The Hitman's Sunshine (Completed)

Name: Aveline Solara • Age: 27 • Background: Aveline is an independent cartographer who secretly studies ancient myths and legends. She discovers a hidden truth about her ancestry that ties her to an ancient order tasked with protecting the world from a growing darkness

A lost young man’s journey in search of the meaning of his existence. After consecutive losses and a sense of despair, he faces himself and the world around him, attempting to understand life and find his place in it. A story about the struggle between hopelessness and hope.

Tama Raveene (19) is the Shadow God's granddaughter skilled in healing and curses, so she's been assigned to treat the sickly Princess Amida of Hasurei. When the Queen arranges a marriage for Amida with the cruel king of Drahvelt, Tama volunteers to impersonate the Princess and go in her stead, determined to save her friend. Amida's marriage to the ruthless Dragon King is the only way to avoid a war. However, it's difficult for Tama, the possessor of godly abilities, to impersonate the sickly human princess. What's worse, Tama's husband, 29-year-old King Gerart von Drachenwelt, turns out to be the Sun God's grandson - Tama's direct nemesis! How long can Tama keep her secret from him? Meanwhile, Princess Amida's brother, Prince Ishgal, plans to usurp the throne of Hasurei. He allies with the power-hungry cardinal Dracul Rochefeu, who's sold his soul to a demon and yearns to cast the world into darkness. How can Tama avert the horrors of war while playing the Dragon King's bride?

Detective Alexander is hailed as a prodigy—a young investigator whose genius mind has cracked some of the city's most complex and chilling cases. But behind the acclaim and cold, calculating demeanor lies a fractured soul, haunted by a past he has buried deep. Alexander hasn’t smiled in years, and when a reporter questions him about his apparent joyless existence, it forces him to confront the source of his despair. What he uncovers is a seething hatred for the bullies who tormented him during high school—privileged elites who committed unspeakable acts, shielded by their wealth and status. Alexander realizes that his missing happiness, his very sense of self, was stolen by them. Driven by an unrelenting desire for retribution, Alexander stages his own death, crafting a new identity that will allow him to infiltrate the lives of those who wronged him. In his first mission of vengeance, Alexander targets Damien Roth, the spoiled son of a powerful German tycoon whose past crimes have gone unpunished. As Alexander manipulates his way into Damien’s family, weaving a web of lies and psychological traps, he dismantles the lives of those who stand in his way—innocent or guilty alike. But as Alexander spirals deeper into his crusade for vengeance, a brilliant detective begins to piece together the threads of his crimes. With every calculated move, Alexander must stay one step ahead, all while wrestling with the question: Will regaining his stolen happiness be worth the cost of his humanity?

Kael Ardyn awakens in a crypt shrouded in darkness, his past erased and his future bound to an artifact of unimaginable power: the Crown of Shadows. Once a tyrant king whose ambition brought empires to ruin, Kael is now cursed to walk the path of redemption—or descend once more into chaos. Haunted by visions of his own atrocities and pursued by those who seek to claim the crown for themselves, Kael must unravel the secrets of his forgotten life while resisting the crown's seductive whispers of power. But as the line between salvation and damnation blurs, Kael discovers that the wheel of fate is relentless, and shadows are not so easily escaped. In a world teetering on the brink of war, where loyalty and betrayal are as fleeting as light, Kael must decide: will he rise as a savior or fall as the shadowed king once more? The past does not forget, and neither does the Crown.

After the sudden death of her perfect older sister, Amara is forced to take on her sister’s life—mimicking her actions, words, and personality to appease a grieving family. As she navigates the social expectations and painful memories of her sister's legacy, Amara begins to question her own identity. Trapped between the image of the girl she is pretending to be and the person she longs to become, she must confront her own desires, the resentment of her parents, and the haunting truth that she might never be loved for who she truly is.

Nicholas Anderson, a successful CEO, finds himself under mounting pressure from his parents and board members to settle down and produce an heir for the family business. Determined to maintain control over his own life, Nicholas concocts a plan to find a fake bride who will appease his demanding stakeholders while allowing him to continue living on his own terms. With the plan in place, Nicholas sets out to find the perfect candidate to play the role of his doting, fake fiancée. However, as the scheme begins to unfold, Nicholas finds himself navigating treacherous waters, encountering unexpected hurdles and surprising turns of events that threaten to expose the truth and jeopardize his carefully crafted image. Will he be able to maintain the charade and win the support of his family and the board, or will he be forced to confront the consequences of his deception?

I’d never known a man like Hunter. Dreaded at his calmest, a calm before the storm, Death and Enigma are his sustenance. He unleashes turbulence upon me, snuffing the life out of everyone I know. And now he’s coming for me; to ruin me. As I taste the bitterness of guilt at the tip of my tongue, I’m bent on grasping the very thing causing my misery by the neck. If only I wouldn’t have to deal with these emotions—old feelings clashing with new ones; love and hate—that make me want to squash Hunter’s heart one moment, then piece it up the next. But I know I can’t hang between these feelings forever. First, I need to escape Hunter’s web. Then I have to choose, and quickly. ~ A Blood Oath—kill the girl. She’s supposedly dangerous, a being forbidden from existence. Yet, I find myself gravitating to her. I shouldn’t, but I am. Then I realize she isn’t the threat. Where danger lies is with my Desire—a longing to have her squirming beneath me. And as the Prophecy hanging over us proves adamant, an animosity lingers between us. Even nature has signed a Fate and will see to its vow that one of us is destroyed. Now all that’s left of me is to crawl out of laid traps with my head intact. Because only then can Heidi truly live.

All his life Micole Raphael had always thought love to be a weakness.. he's always seen himself to be incapable of love and his long term rivalry, Kelvin Raphael his stepbrother seeks to take away anything good from him. On his journey of battling over The F.P.O group with Kelvin, he decided to use his Australian business partner Miss Whitney Daniels as his contract wife to help him gain his company. To him, Nothing will ever be attached to their relationship but what will happen when this two discover that they're both drowning in the potion of deep affection for each other?