Gossamer Veil

Ayant passé son enfance enchaînée, Alice était une enfant qui ne connaissait ni l'amour ni la joie. Méprisée par sa famille tout en étant torturée au nom du bien commun pendant des années, elle s'était engourdie à toute sensation et pensée. Jusqu'au jour où un homme en noir lui offrit une chance de s'évader. Il y avait autrefois des rumeurs répandues sur un enfer sans fin, une terre de mort glorieuse et d'opportunités terribles. Les fous partaient à sa recherche, et les intelligents ne s'y aventuraient jamais. Ce n’est que lorsque ses mystères funestes se répandirent sur la terre que tous entendirent son nom — l'Abysse. Une seule goutte de son sang pouvait donner à quelqu'un le pouvoir de contrôler les ombres, de se déplacer plus vite que le son, ou une force supérieure à celle de l'homme le plus fort. Pourtant, tout cela avait un coût ; le sang s'assurait toujours que ceux qui le consommaient devenaient partie de l'Abysse, à une exception près — Alice. Rejetée par son propre sang, c'était son destin de pourrir dans une cage dorée. Mais ce jour fatidique changea tout. Dotée d'une seconde chance dans la vie, une chance de tout recommencer et de réclamer vengeance contre sa famille, une chance de plonger profondément dans l'Abysse et d'acquérir le pouvoir de gouverner son propre sort, Alice prit sa main, ignorant le destin qui se déroulait devant elle. Discord : https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Notes de l’auteur : Ceci est mon troisième livre, je vais mettre à profit ce que j'ai appris auparavant pour m'améliorer. Ce livre se concentrera sur l'intrigue, l'action, la profondeur des liens entre les personnages et adoptera un ton plus sombre dans ce monde de fantasy cruel que j'ai imaginé pour ce livre ! Si vous décidez de donner une chance à ce livre, j'espère que vous apprécierez ! Une expérience et un ton très différents de Nanomancer Reborn.

Upon opening his eyes, there before him was a bridal chamber adorned with red candles and windows. A bride dressed in a phoenix coronet and robes of rank sat upright on the nuptial bed, her face covered by a red bridal veil. Zhao Rong rubbed his sleepy eyes, "Have I become a groom? Oh, and a junior one at that." Understood. His facial expression brewed for a moment before he twisted his mouth into a smile, "Wait a second..." Huh, something's amiss. The bride is my childhood sweetheart who also harbored a crush on me? Oh, then that's alright. This is very fitting. Zhao Rong stepped forward, happily lifting the red bridal veil, "Hey hey, my lady, where are you running off to?" ------------- In the great era of contention, the tide of the times surged forth, and Confucian Scholar Zhao Rong bravely faced it head-on. Not only did he seek to catch up to the footsteps of his childhood sweetheart turned Sword Immortal Lady, but he also wished to witness firsthand the dispute that engulfed more than half of the Cultivation World, the strife among the various schools of thought... ————— [Slow-burn], [Non-cliché], [Non-level-up], [Romance plot], [Sweet without the angst] This book is also known as "I Have a Fox Fairy Wife", "Rebirth: I Deliver Parcels in the Otherworld", "Zhao Ziyu, The Smirking Scholar" "I Really Don't Want to Be a Kept Man"...

In a world shrouded in eternal darkness, where the sun and moon no longer shine, a deadly fog has spread across the land, claiming lives and plunging the world into despair. The 'poison fog' hides the truth of a curse that lingers from the wrath of the People King, and with only gray mornings and black nights, the people train their youth to face the veil monsters born of the darkness and army of devils borns. Among those nightwalker a girl by the name of Sky Logen, determined to protect her family. she battles the horrors lurking outside the city, as she herself becomes a part of old ancient devil make her fate intertwined with the very creatures she was trained to destroy. Now, she must unravel the secrets behind the fog and the curse before it consumes her and all she holds dear.

In a kingdom gilded with splendor but shadowed by secrets, the queen has vanished, leaving chaos in her wake. Tasked with uncovering the truth, Charlotte Zientek—a sharp-witted noblewoman with no patience for royal games—reluctantly steps into the tangled web of palace intrigue. As she investigates, Charlotte stumbles upon whispers hidden in the royal gardens, revealing a chilling conspiracy: the queen’s disappearance is no accident, and the king’s illness is far from natural. Caught between uncovering the truth and protecting herself from becoming a pawn in the royal court, Charlotte must navigate a treacherous path of lies, betrayal, and power plays. With shifting alliances and secrets threatening to unravel the kingdom, Charlotte faces a choice: expose the truth or let the kingdom crumble under the weight of its own deceptions. In a world where trust is a luxury and whispers can topple thrones, the veil is thinner than it seems.

"Dear readers, I'm deeply sorry for removing my book temporarily. I've now updated it with exciting new changes! Please forgive me and dive back in. Your loyalty means everything! In a future where humanity relies on AI for survival, Captain Aelara Kain and her crew embark on a mission to explore uncharted worlds. But when they accidentally awaken an ancient alien weapon, they ignite a war that could destroy everything—and uncover a dark secret within their own AI partner. Will humanity survive the alien threat, or will they be betrayed by the very technology they trust? Synopsis not long but it gives it all it should give, before you judge read up to the first 15 chapters and leave a review once done See you all in the book

When the Veil that protected the kingdom of Eldoria falls, a deadly curse known as the Hunger begins to ravage the land, draining the life force of all magical beings. Elysara Dreven, a young woman raised in secrecy by her grandmother, finds herself thrust into a perilous journey to save her and stop the spreading affliction. Elysara embarks on a quest with Prince Rhysand, who is traveling incognito secretly battling the early stages of the curse. But as dark forces close in, Elysara must make devastating choices that will not only determine the fate of Eldoria but will test the limits of her heart and her destiny.

[Editing and Proofreading currently going on] Message dated -29/11/2024 Jin, a guy with no direction in life, through an unfortunate event gets his hands on a Hitman System. What transpired then was a struggle to escape the eyes of the cops while trying to complete the system's missions. However, through a series of coincidences, he soon finds out that his parents' death was not an accident. Read how he uncovers the veil that has obscured the truth from his eyes since childhood and finds out the darkness that hides under this veil. Discord:- https://discord.gg/64JD86pQKh

In the heart of a winter-kissed land, it seemed Margravine Evelyne Ardane's life was shattered when her husband, Aldric, fell into a mysterious coma after an ambush. What first appeared to be a simple attack soon unravels into something far darker-an intricate web of deceit involving the aristocracy, secretive orders, and deadly conspiracies. As Evelyne uncovers hidden truths, her calculated nature and shadowy past reveal that she... "Some mysteries are born in the darkness, while some truths are hidden in plain sight." - Xevrizz

Synopsis #R-18 (Mature Content - No Rape) "If the beast inside you could be healed, I will heal it with my love," ~~~~ "What secrets are you holding, Delilah?" The Elder prince stepped forward. "S-secrets? W-what secrets? I am not hiding anything," Delilah whispered, her heart drumming against her chest as she tried her best to hide what was going on. The man in front of her smirked before he gripped her throat and pulled her close, loving the sound of her fast-beating heart. "Is that so? Do I make you nervous?" "A little," Delilah admitted. The smirk on the prince's face widened. "Good. Only I am allowed to make you nervous, just like only you are allowed to touch and have this kind of effect on me," The prince rubbed her lips with his thumb before leaning closer, their breaths coming sharp as he gazed into her eyes. "The moment you allow another man to make you feel anything, he will end up dead, and you, you my sweetheart will end up naked under me while I punish you for even looking at others," Zephyr whispered before he crashed his lips on hers, undressing her gently. ~~~~~~ On the mission to find the hidden secrets of the most powerful ancient wolves, Katherine Moon, the leader of the special task force, found herself in a fatal situation. Betrayed by her own organization, she closed her eyes with just one wish, the wish to find out why they betrayed her as she took her last breath. Bestowed by mercy from the heavens, Katherine finds herself reincarnated in the body of a petite girl, Delilah Rosewood. Delilah Rosewood, who had entered the royal palace as the cousin of the Alpha's daughter, committed suicide after being rejected by the commander of the royal army. Katherine had never thought she would get the chance to get her answers in this lifetime, but now that life has given her this opportunity, she must secure it. However, there were some problems with her plans. "Well, I am the problem that will lead you to a better life!" Her system shouted. First, she got a system to monitor her life. Task#12- Prepare a sweet dish for the prince. Reward#- 10 points in strength. Second, the system wanted her to seduce the future alpha king if she wanted to make this body stronger. If being reincarnated in a weak body wasn't enough, the body didn't even have a wolf. "Aaaaaa! Fuck my life!" Katherine groaned. "This isn't your life. You must help Delilah reach her destiny," the system's voice came again, making her groan. "If you want to become stronger, you must seduce the future alpha king," The system said again. What Katherine didn't know was that the man in the hidden palace already had his eyes on her. "Sir, is that lady the only one you can touch?" His subordinate asked. Zephyr's eyes shone brightly. "Yes, and I want that girl to be mine," Zephyr said. "But sir, it looks like after being rejected by the commander, she has made your brother her next target," Jacob whispered. "It's a statement, Jacob. That girl is mine. Full stop." Zephyr licked his lower lip as he looked at the girl dancing on the ground after eating a freshly picked cherry Katherine, unaware of the elder prince's intentions, gets ready to bear it all and live her new life with new tasks, but what happens when she finds out the system she was living with was fake? A fake system? It's bearable… Right? But what about the powers who have started to go haywire inside her? And why do Gypsies keep visiting her in both her lives? Just who was this Delilah Rosewood? Disclaimer- There might be scenes with high violence, stalking, dark romance, goth, gore, blood, details graphic visuals of deaths and murders. The first 50 chapters might look a bit dull because of world-building, but if you decide to stay after that, I promise to make this journey worthwhile. ~~~~~~ You can follow me on Instagram - @angelinabhardawaj Or join my discord (Link only given in DM)

sinopsis SEMUA BOLEH BACA, TAPI INGET.. ADA RATING UMUR YANG HANYA MENGHENDAKI KAUM DEWASA! HAPPY READING... Dia.. Lucas Vantouxer. Pria dingin tanpa ampun pada siapapun yang berani mengusik ketenangannya. Kejam nan sadis pada siapapun yang berani menghianati. Mereka tak akan pernah hidup tenang jika sudah menyangkut Tuan Agung itu dalam kehidupan. Tak ada ampun bagi mereka jika sudah di seret masuk ke dalam ruangan berbau anyir nan banyak senjata api oleh para anak buah Lucas. Namun semua tetap sama, saat ia tak sengaja menolong gadis dengan pakaian tertutup tengah menghadang jalan dan perlahan masuk dalam lingkar kehidupannya. Gadis itu juga perlahan membawa pengaruh dan selalu menjadi penengah pada konflik-konfliknya. Ya.. perlahan namun pasti, entah dari mana Lucas selalu penasaran tentang gadis itu hingga gadis bermarga Waesley itu mampu membuatnya berubah. Kekejaman dan kearoganan yang selalu ia tampakkan perlahan memudar seiring berjalannya waktu. Mengikuti kata hati seperti yang pernah gadis itu katakan padanya. “kau harus mengikuti kata hatimu jika ingin hidup tanpa beban, Mr. Luc.” - Mrs. Waesley.

Set in the war-ravaged world of Linxdon, the story explores humanity's eternal battle for survival, glory, and redemption. The protagonist is a weary soul caught in a brutal war between humanity and the immortal descendants of gods from Xiader. A tale of rebellion, loss, and the search for meaning in a world teetering on the edge of collapse.

Orion wasn’t expecting a prophecy in the bustling market of Cerros-7, where he had been deployed on a mission, when a woman cloaked in tattered veils, her eyes glowing like embers from a dying fire suddenly appeared in front of him. With a grip as cold as death itself, she seized Orion’s hand and, in a voice that cut through him like a blade, she whispered: "The sky must fall for your star to rise, A veil of despair shrouds crimson skies. Through ash and ember, your brilliance softly flies, A light reborn where endless darkness lies."

“For the one who held us together, even when we could not. Though you are gone, your love remains eternal.” The 9 regions were once a whole world. "That's not reality." This world has no beginning and prophecies say that this world has no end. "Because we are not in a world but in Fragmented Time."

The World of Ataraxia A world Devoured by the tower Ray our protagonist was reincarnated here as an orphaned boy and was enslaved by the Grand Duke and was forced to climb the tower until he finally clears it and he unknowingly received a single wish. He only has one wish. To get revenge and live the second life he has missed due to his enslavement. A/N: I'm only doing this as a hobby so I don't have a set schedule

On the eve of her wedding, Liora Winterborne escapes the gilded chains of her arranged marriage, only to stumble into the dark embrace of Blackthorn Manor. There, she finds herself bound to Dante Blackwood, a vampire lord whose brooding demeanor hides a tempestuous hunger. As Liora navigates the shadowy halls of the manor, she discovers secrets that whisper of forbidden desires and untamed passions. Dante’s icy facade begins to crack, revealing a dangerous chemistry that burns with both fire and frost. But in the depths of the manor, unseen eyes watch, and echoes of a past both haunting and tragic threaten to shatter the fragile balance. Liora must decide whether to confront the darkness within Dante—or risk being consumed by it herself. In Blackthorn Manor, passion and peril walk hand in hand, and surrendering to temptation may come at a deadly cost. Once the gates of Blackthorn close behind her, there is no turning back.

New big world VR started and everyone is ready for it. Walk with our hero in this new VR game side by side. See him grow and explore the world of Faye Rift. A world once full of magic. An era of wars caused the creation of the Vortex, a hidden magical well where all the magic in the world has been accumulated over time. The sudden absence of magic all over the world caused the death of many races, which were promptly replaced by new races coming from other worlds through various rifts. These rifts were formed when magic from other words pierced the veil between the worlds as it spilled from the magical vacuum of Faey Rift. Among the races in the Faey Rift have been the magic-eating Demons, bound to destroy worlds as they drain them of all magic before moving to another. Now sleeping under the veil of the world and waiting for the return of magic. You, yes you reader. I have question for you, but you must be honest to yourself. Did you ever think how it will looks if there is some actual VR* game like that ones in novels? Did you ever wanted to play VR game ?? What if you can read story about how can VR feel and look, or you actually found some VR game. Will you be overjoyed or scared, depressed or impressed. Let me show you how I imagine VR game will looks like, but not the standard one. In world or Faye Rift with rich history and backstory is actually no levels or system assist. The world once full of magic but now with threat of demons. Let see how someone can fight for survive and others are defenseless. Come with me and help, follow or hate our protagonist who will try to fight himself. Will he be demon king or king, fighter or worker, guild leader or member?? See for yourself what happened when one day magic will return with dragons. Who can thrive and who will fall. Can you rise to the top?

In order to be normal like everyone else. I have to ignore the things that others can not see. I have to pretend to be my age. Once I am done what I have to, I have other better things to be doing with my existence away from here. I don't need to stand being bullied by the one thing I cherished more then my own soul. I don't have to accept the downward glares even those I love give me. They don't know what I had to do to be where I am.

“I’m already engaged to him,” she blurted, her voice trembling but resolute. Her eyes shot toward the silver-haired man, the figure who had been watching her all along. Her heart pounded in her ears as she raised her hand, pointing directly across the room. The gesture felt foreign, like it wasn’t even her own body making the movement. But there he was, sitting quietly in the VVIP section, and she had to do something. Anything. All eyes turned toward her, and the room fell into stunned silence. The weight of a thousand gazes bore down on her, and the only sound was the frantic beat of her own heart as she waited for his response. *************** Lilia’s life is turned upside down at a lavish masquerade party when an unexpected announcement claims she is engaged to Lowell, a man she has never agreed to marry. Caught between the overwhelming pressure of her parents’ expectations and the confusion surrounding her emotions, Lilia finds herself trapped in a web of deception. But when a silver-haired stranger named Zethan steals the spotlight, Lilia’s impulsive declaration sends shockwaves through the room. With her parents and Lowell thrown into chaos, Lilia is left questioning whether she has just freed herself—or unwittingly stepped into a more dangerous game of fate and manipulation. Who would have thought their futures had already been sealed? This vampire had been obsessed with her long before she ever knew he existed.

In a world where power is granted by the heavens, one boy is cast aside, marked as unworthy of even the lowest blessing. Orphaned, scorned, and adopted only to be rejected, he is deemed "trash" in the eyes of all who wield power. But when he is rejected by the Heaven Holy Pillar—a symbol of divine favor—he’s left questioning his very existence, cursed by fate and broken by shame. In the depths of his despair, a crack forms in the fabric of reality. A thunderous storm erupts from the unknown, tearing apart the pillar that once scorned him, as if the universe has answered his pain. From the heart of the storm descends a mysterious relic—a necklace bearing unimaginable energy, along with a presence that defies all he knows. With cosmic powers now awakening within him, he embarks on a journey not to earn the heavens’ favor but to transcend it entirely. As he uncovers the secrets of the Veil of the Shattered Heavens, he realizes he’s been chosen for a destiny beyond the gods' understanding. In a realm that trembles before true strength, even the heavens are not qualified to stand in his way.

Black Hollow, a secluded town shrouded in perpetual mist and steeped in ancient mystery, has long been a place of whispered legends and unspoken fears. When Lila Harper receives a cryptic letter summoning her to the eerie town, she is thrust into a dark and dangerous journey that intertwines her fate with the shadowy forces that haunt the land. As Lila unravels the secrets of Black Hollow, she discovers the existence of the Veil a fragile barrier separating the mortal world from a realm of malevolent darkness. Chosen as the guardian of the Veil, Lila must navigate the treacherous forest, confront spectral figures, and uncover long-buried truths about her past. Each step she takes brings her closer to the heart of the Veil and the terrifying revelation of what lies beyond it. Haunted by visions, hunted by shadows, and guided by cryptic warnings, Lila learns that the Veil is weakening, and its collapse would unleash unimaginable horrors upon the world. To restore balance, she must make impossible sacrifices and confront the darkness within herself. But as the shadows close in, the line between light and darkness blurs, and Lila must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the world and whether she can emerge unscathed from the battle for her soul.

The end of all narratives. The beginning of all truths. Death and life intertwined, reality fractured, worlds forged anew. Alliances rise, beginnings take root, love clashes with hate, and freedom sparks revolution. Yet, to a mortal, all of this is nothing but fleeting whispers of a greater design. When the protagonist meets his end, his life does not fade; it transforms. He is brought into a new world, a place not entirely unfamiliar, yet veiled in echoes of something long forgotten.

In a world hidden from humanity, where every individual wields a unique magic, the balance of power is shattered by the rise of a malevolent force. Lyra Elowen, a timid village girl with seemingly insignificant light magic, lives a quiet, uneventful life—until the storm arrives. When an unnatural tempest descends upon her secluded village, it brings with it Kael Draven, a mysterious shadow mage cloaked in danger and secrets. His arrival marks the beginning of a cataclysmic series of events, as shadows corrupt the land and chaos magic begins to spread. Lyra is thrust into an unimaginable conflict, forced to abandon her home and venture into an unknown world to uncover her true destiny. But Kael isn’t the only one with answers. Along the way, Lyra encounters Elias Fynn, a warm-hearted healer whose kindness contrasts sharply with Kael's cold demeanor. While Elias offers her comfort and encouragement, Kael’s abrasive but honest mentorship challenges her to confront the weaknesses she has long tried to ignore. As Lyra trains under the enigmatic mage Selene Aldara, she discovers her light magic is far more powerful than she ever imagined, tied to an ancient prophecy about a savior who can wield the lost elemental powers. Yet, with every step forward, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and the question of trust becomes a matter of life and death. Kael’s dark past comes to light, fracturing the fragile alliance between him, Lyra, and Elias. Their relationships are further complicated by an unexpected love triangle, testing their loyalties and emotions as they face mounting dangers. Lyra’s journey is fraught with peril—deadly battles, ancient riddles, and a traitor among her closest allies. The first part crescendos in a heart-stopping climax where Lyra must embrace her nascent elemental magic to save her friends and herself. But the cost of victory is high, leaving her with more questions than answers. With her newfound power comes the weight of the world’s survival, and Lyra stands on the precipice of a destiny she never wanted, unsure of who she can trust. Part 1 ends with the shadows looming larger than ever, setting the stage for a journey filled with even greater danger, deeper betrayals, and the tantalizing hope of uncovering the truth about her magic—and herself.

What happens when Madness meets Insanity?? Only chaos could be born from such cataclysmic collision. In the kingdom of Aethel, ruled by the tyrannical King Owen, tradition reigns supreme, often at the cost of humanity. Bound by ancient laws, Owen is forced to make a horrifying choice upon the birth of his twins: to eliminate his newborn daughter, fulfilling a prophecy that foretells doom should twins exist. This sets in motion chain of events that would challenge the very foundation of Aethel. What happens when ancient prophecies collide with the unpredictable nature of a weakening veil? When the line between tradition and survival blurs, and when the very foundation of Aethel’s existence is threatened? The siblings must confront not only the monstrous abominations beyond the veil but also the dark secrets and terrible choices of their own father, a king whose adherence to tradition has pushed him to the brink of madness. The fate of Aethel hangs in the balance, dependent on the choices of four siblings – each grappling with their unique powers, their familial bonds, and the terrible weight of a world teetering on the precipice of chaos.

Death wanted her, a swing blade fell to claim her head. She was saved and Muninn now walks the world as something far more—something born from the will of the Forest Father, the True Immortal who first gave life to her race. Severed from death by his mysterious grace, her broken body was remade, transformed into a vessel for his power and purpose. No longer bound by the frailty of her former self, she is thrust into a mission that will reshape the fate of the worlds. Guided by the whispers of the Forest Father, Muninn sets forth, unaware of the storm of events she is about to set in motion. In a world where the line between life and death is blurred, and the divine hides behind a veil of secrecy, Muninn must navigate the perilous journey ahead—before the truths she holds destroy them all.

Alma, an orphan was molested by her uncle, maltreated by her aunt and her 2 daughters, and bullied at school. One day, a serious prank was pulled on her which caused Alma to drown in a pool. She survives but with the help of a demon who empowers her with dark magic in exchange for her soul. She returns and takes revenge on her aunt and her family and everyone who caused her pain. But when she finally wanted to stop, she found out she couldn't because she was bound to be the demon's vessel to unleash bloody havoc on mankind, frustrated she killed herself to rid the demon from controlling her, but though she's dead, her spirit still wanders unfree as she can't enter the afterlife cause she's a lost soul, she has to find someone who'll find her human body and give it a proper burial for her to have peace in the afterlife She crosses path with a human, Jerry a former journalist and implores him to free her , Jerry after a lot of convincing gave in to help But the demon that entrapped Alma's soul made things worse for both of them The only solution was to get rid of her for their plan to work What do they do ? Will they succeed? What's the story behind Alma's life? What gruesome horror lies beyond the veil? How was Jerry's life before he met Alma? Who is the demon? This story is a dark horror story, with magic, dark ritual and all other themes associated with horror Hop on and enjoy!

In a world where magic bleeds like forbidden scripture, a nameless copy awakens without memories—a blank slate with the ability to walk, talk, and think, yet devoid of personal history. Driven by raw curiosity and a cryptic destiny, he must navigate a treacherous magical realm, unravel the mystery of his own existence, and discover whether he is a mere reflection or the potential harbinger of extraordinary transformation.

In the kingdom of Ashenfall, where magic is drawn from ancient relics, a dark conspiracy threatens to unravel the fragile peace between the four great houses. A mysterious veil of shadows begins to creep over the land, and rumors spread of forgotten gods awakening beneath the mountains.