Kim Harrison The Hollows

After a failed mission results in the death of his entire unit and he is granted the Hollow Core System, low-ranking C-Class Chosen, Kael Solis, becomes the suspect of his own murder and embarks on a quest to uncover a conspiracy involving the government and the origins of the Hollow infection, creatures born from the poisonous Hollow Sun.

In the decaying heart of the Aureline Dominion, Karl Redhouse is no longer a forgotten background figure—he is the reluctant hero cursed with Return by Death. Each time death claims him, he is reborn at a predetermined “save point,” trapped in an endless cycle of loss and renewal. For centuries, this cruel fate has forced him to witness countless lives, battles, and betrayals, each rebirth etching deeper scars on his soul. But as the ruins of his crumbling world echo with the secrets of the past, Karl begins to suspect that his curse might also hold the key to his liberation. Driven by a desperate need to break the cycle, Karl embarks on a perilous journey through the forgotten districts of the Dominion. Guided by an ancient tome and the cryptic prophecy of an event known as the Eclipse of the Eternal, he delves into ruined temples and secret sanctuaries where the ancient magics of Curse and Spirit intermingle. With each step, he confronts the duality of his nature—balancing the destructive power of his Curse magic with the transcendent force of Spirit magic—in hopes of unearthing a way to rewrite his destiny. Parallel to Karl’s grim odyssey in the physical realm unfolds the vibrant digital saga of Wraithbound Chronicles. In this immersive virtual world, legendary heroes like Darian Blackwood and Lucien Ashford enact their mythic destinies, celebrated by multitudes and woven into the fabric of popular lore. While their dazzling exploits captivate the realm’s imagination, Karl’s personal struggle remains shrouded in solitude and suffering—a dark counterpoint to the heroic narratives of the game. Haunted by the echoes of countless past lives and driven by a spark of rebellious hope, Karl sets out to confront the hidden forces that control fate itself. Amid conspiracies orchestrated by secret organizations like the Inverted Sky and the looming threat of an encroaching Mirror Dimension, he must unravel the ancient mysteries of the Dominion. Only by embracing both the light and darkness within him can he hope to shatter the bonds of his cursed immortality and claim a future of his own making. In a world where death is a beginning and every resurrection is a chance to change the course of destiny, Karl Redhouse’s journey is a desperate, solitary battle against time itself—a quest to reclaim life from the clutches of eternal recurrence and to forge a destiny free from the shackles of the past.

Ethan Vale was nothing special. A university dropout, a shut-in obsessed with brutal, punishing RPGs, and a man who knew strategy better than he knew real life. But when his screen flickered with an ominous error message and the world around him shattered, he awoke in a land that should not exist—The Hollow Domain, a place where gods have long since died, where eldritch horrors rule, and where kingdoms of the damned crumble beneath an unending curse. He had no weapons. No powers. No divine destiny. But he had intelligence—and the curse of resurrection. Every time he dies, he returns to the same ruined citadel, his body restored but his mind forever scarred. Pain is not a fleeting experience here—it is absolute, relentless, and unforgettable. Every death is a lesson written in agony, each resurrection a cruel reset in an unforgiving world. The creatures here do not simply kill; they break. They torment. They consume. Survival is not guaranteed. Sanity is optional. But Ethan is determined to carve a path through the madness, to outthink the horrors that lurk in the shadows, and to uncover the truth behind the Hollow Domain. Because something is watching him. Something is waiting. And it wants him to suffer.

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" He said, glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. I still have people I treasure here. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will she Survive? Will she fail? It is up to you to find out.

Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman—until her world was shattered by scandal and ruin. Cast aside as the cursed survivor of a fallen house, she was swiftly married off to the brooding Duke Matias Volkov. After the two exchange vows, Matias leaves for war not to return for 10 years. Matias returns victorious and a war hero bearing both scars and the spoils of war including a stunning and enigmatic woman named Selene. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Will she fight to ignite the passion between her and Matias, or will their hearts be consumed by the flames of jealousy, misunderstandings, and desire? Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

Cesare Caruso, a renowned actor and a global superstar, appeared to have it all—fame, fortune, and an impeccable reputation. Yet, hidden beneath the surface was a secret he had guarded for years—he was an Omega. That carefully guarded secret came crashing down in one fateful night, during a glamorous masquerade ball aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Overwhelmed by an unexpected heat cycle, Cesare loses control of himself, devoured by his own desires and falling into the arms of a mysterious Alpha—a reckless moment that changed everything. [Zahir al-Tamid. That’s my name.] To his shock, the Alpha was Zahir—a proud prince from an oil-rich kingdom and an unwelcome figure from Cesare’s past. Worse, that night left Cesare unexpectedly pregnant! Before Cesare could make sense of it all, Zahir made a grand entrance at Cesare’s mansion by helicopter, uninvited, catching the attention of major media outlets around the world, demanding a settlement claiming that Cesare shall be responsible for ‘imprinting’ a royal family like him! “...Seriously, it’s not as if I have a ludicrous $2 billion just lying around, you know.” “Thus, marry me, Cesare.” Pregnancy, imprinting, and a royal marriage proposal—showered by a series of unwanted events, Cesare is desperate to find a way to cut ties with Zahir. But Zahir, stubborn and relentless, has no plans to let go. Can Cesare outrun the tempest, or will it pull him under? #BL #Omegaverse #Obsessive #Crybaby #One-sideLove #Prince #Superior Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Kim Sol Da All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 김솔다, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

Templar Markos Louvel is sworn to slay demons and eliminate the elven magic corrupting the world. But when his quest through the untamed wilds of Drassin reveals a dark conspiracy festering within his own sacred Order, his faith is shaken to its core. In a land where love between humans and magic wielders is punishable by death, what will he do when his heart defies the very laws he’s bound to uphold? Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) With additional art by Kim_Lei and Nicoy Guevarra. Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

1. Semua orang tahu bahwa alpha terkuat di dunia werewolf adalah Harrison. Ada banyak legenda tentangnya. Salah satu hal yang paling misterius adalah ia tidak pernah mengumumkan Luna-nya. Selama enam tahun, ia tidak pernah berbicara tentang pasangannya, dan tidak ada wanita yang bisa mendekatinya. 2. Enam tahun kemudian, Kayla kembali ke kota tempat dia tinggal. Dalam satu pertemuan, Harrison, dengan mata merah dan suara serak, menekannya ke dinding dan berkata, “Kau pikir air matamu masih berfungsi untukku?” Kayla menunduk dan tidak bicara. Tiba-tiba suara anak yang merdu terdengar. “Mama, apa yang kamu lakukan di sini?” Melihat gadis kecil itu, murid mata Harrison menyempit. “Ia anakmu?” tanya dia. 3. “Jadi kau putus dengan ayahnya? Dia mendapatkanmu lalu meninggalkanmu dan anakmu?” Harrison melemparkan cerutunya ke asbak, sudut mulutnya bergerak-gerak karena marah. “Katakan padaku siapa ayahnya dan aku akan membuatnya membayar.” Kayla memandang pria yang telah ia rindukan selama enam tahun. Dia tidak tahu bagaimana harus memberi tahu bahwa dia adalah ayahnya.

Javohir is a master of hiding his true feelings behind a calm, composed face. He’s always been the quiet skilled at keeping his emotions in check and blending into the background of his own life. Despite his ability to maintain a neutral expression, deep down, he struggles with weak confidence, constantly questioning his worth and place in the world. Manga and anime are his refuge, where he can lose himself in the adventures of characters who seem to live with purpose and certainty. But everything shifts when he encounters a series of mysterious events on his way to school—a path he’s walked countless times, always unnoticed, always alone...

Losing her whole family and pack to hunters at the age six, Kira was forced to live a harsh life in the desert of Chihuahuan not far from El Paso where she was born. She was the daughter of an Alpha who was one of the big Alpha’s in El Paso, she turned wild and forgot how it was to live like a Werewolf as everything that was left of her was how to live like a wild wolf beast in the desert. Kira returned back to El Paso when she had grew up to the age of sixteen and had started taking revenge on hunters, she was feared by her kind and hunters alike because of her wild nature and the failure to differentiate between hunters and her kind. To Kira whoever she deemed bad she killed, so she was given the name Desert wolf while others called her La Loba ( She wolf ). She became too dangerous for the hunters in El Paso as her tales traveled all over in other cities with hunters and supernatural beings which made them send for Ryan Argent who a very skillful and fearsome hunter after Kira. Ryan was a 16 year old highschool student just like Kira and he transferred to the same highschool she was attending, when Ryan found out about her and her reason for killing the hunters he decided to find out more about her as he fell for her. What are they to do with their pure love for each other when they were both from different sides, they were to be enemies and he was meant to kill her, their relationship was impossible because they were not meant to be.   This story isn’t about mates, their love and trust for each other was built by them.

"What do you fight for, and what do you live for?" Cheol-su Kim, an ordinary office worker, finds himself on the brink of death after a sudden accident. In that moment, a mysterious being appears and offers him a contract in exchange for his life. However, Cheol-su firmly rejects the offer, following his conscience. Ultimately, the mysterious entity threatens his family. "If you want to save your family, accept the contract." With no other choice, Cheol-su reluctantly agrees to the deal. Forced into the contract, he gains unimaginable powers. But his new life turns out to be a curse rather than a blessing.

The world resets overnight. Once an ordinary young man with an unremarkable life, Hiro wakes up to find reality transformed into something straight out of a video game. Armed with the lessons from his deceased friend and his gaming knowledge, can he survive in this new world?

After witnessing his family die Grim'Lok succumbs to the same fate, But once he's given a second chance at life he lives for 2 things, Revenge and the promise he made to become the strongest fighter throughout all the lands.

An empty vessel is born to be filled.

Ten years after her brother’s tragic death, Clara Carter receives a letter in his handwriting: “Come home, Clara. I’m waiting.” But Hollow’s End is no ordinary town. Returning to bury her guilt, Clara discovers her brother Liam is neither alive nor dead. Trapped in the town’s curse: “They’ll wear you like a mask.” As Clara digs into her family’s past, she uncovers a chilling truth.

"A test? what the hell does that even mean anyway?" Spoke a young man as he read articles online about it. Scrolling through his phone trying to make sense of it all. "I'm telling you, it's aliens" Spoke his female friend as she gestured like she was in fact an alien. "I highly doubt it's that" he scoffed. As she frowned. "You always do that-" [error] "Do what?" [Calculation unsuccessful, eliminate] "You doubt yourself" [Eliminated] 'What!?' ------ 'I don't want to accept this is reality yet.' "Zion Linux, can you assure absolute victory?" "I can sir, I will not fail."

A mistake caused by unknown means brings scattered souls to the origin realm — the realm of Crest — home to magic and myth, gods and legends. But what was meant to be a paradise quickly turns to a massacre as they desperately try to return home. (This is a re-write of my first novel "Summoned Into the World of the Gods" specifically for WSA 25. Feel free to check it out on my other account)

The Hollow King – Web Novel Synopsis Once, he was the greatest terror the world had ever known—The Hollow King, the first Abyss, the King of Darkness. An entity of unparalleled power, he led the world to ruin, drowning it in madness, despair, and endless hunger. But even the strongest can fall. Betrayed and slain, his reign of terror was brought to an end… or so they thought. Now, he is reborn—not as the monster he once was, but as a mere human. A fragile, mortal vessel shackled by limitations. Yet, his Abyssal soul still lingers within, whispering of vengeance. With nothing but sheer will and an insatiable hunger, Zephyr walks the path of his own making. He embraces the Path of Urhazar, the Devourer’s Throne, and the Path of Itarim, the Devouring Maw, cursing himself with an endless hunger for power. He will consume all—flesh, souls, and even the very concepts of existence—to reclaim his throne. The world that betrayed him will know fear once more. The forsaken gods will tremble. The traitors will beg for mercy. For the Hollow King has returned. And this time… nothing will stop him.

Roy Stavros Williams has never fought a monster, but his power might be the one to tip the odds in humanity’s favour. Humanity is on the edge of extinction, as dungeons multiply faster than ascendants can clear them. The Elite Academy scrambles to train the next generation of heroes to stand against the nightmarish creatures. Roy always dreamed of becoming a hero like his father, but with the seemingly insignificant gift of [Memorization], he believed his destiny was confined to books and study. All that changes on his eighteenth birthday when a mysterious gift from his long-lost father thrusts him into the dangerous life of an ascendant. As it turns out, his true legacy wasn't just for studying, but the power to learn all the mysteries of the awakened world.

No one ever thought that the population of people known as "ESPER" could increase. Unfortunately, some metaphysical activities resulting from a work accident have also become a global problem. For years, the United Nations had to lie to the world that the current conditions were fine. Those who were invisible moved in tandem with the development of human technology. Living a normal life is indeed a demand, no matter if someone is an esper. But is it possible? Especially this story begins with an individualistic guy. A regular student who is just an ordinary youth. What is love? What is the past? How do we live? Why are we afraid of death? Where is our position in this wheel of life? How worthy are we to be called...human? "The Endless Hollow"

Is a Black Raven omen of death? - said by Hollow Kid

On the eve of his 18th birthday, Raon eagerly steps into the guild hall, ready to awaken his class and join the ranks of adventurers. But what should have been a moment of triumph turns into something far darker. Instead of a heroic warrior or noble mage, Raon awakens as an Undead Wendigo, a cursed being of primal hunger and frost. Struggling to understand his newfound powers—and the eerie silence of the system when it comes to the cost of his abilities—Raon embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his class and its mysterious origins. With each step, his power grows, but so do the consequences: frost clings to his every move, allies grow wary of his chilling presence, and a gnawing hunger threatens to consume him entirely. In a world where classes define your destiny, Raon must forge his own path, torn between embracing the monster he’s becoming and holding onto the last fragments of his humanity. Can he master his growing power before it consumes him, or will he succumb to the frostbitten hunger lurking in his soul? The Hollow Crown is a chilling LitRPG tale of self-discovery, survival, and the thin line between power and monstrosity. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, moral dilemmas, and intricate RPG mechanics

After waking up from a coma induced by grave injuries by his father, Johnathan remembers his past life on earth. He also remembers that the world he currently lives in is no more than a mere slop novel, meant to entertain addicted readers and farm power stones. "... So, I'm destined to die, huh... Cruel fate.", he calmly muttered. "We'll see who kills whom...", he gritted his teeth and stared into the distant sky.

The world had never been on his side, despite his struggles on keeping his loved ones safe, the cruel world decided to end his life in that instant. But even then, his life did not end... More rather, it became quite a surprise. ============ Each chapter will have 4k - 6k Words Only Chapter 1 and 2 have less then 4k Words