Beyond The Flames

What defines virtue, and who decides its measure? If those in white robes preach justice but silence dissent with bloodied hands, can they still call themselves righteous? And what of those cloaked in shadow? If forbidden power is wielded to strike down oppressors, are they evil—or simply feared? In a world where strength is law, virtue bends to the will of the powerful. In the darkness, Xu Yan rose as the Shadow Emperor, leaving virtue behind for ambition.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Three friend always together since childhood find out there is another world apart from their world and it was gonna cause separation between their friendship.

In the realm of Tenoria, where dragons and magic reign, 17-year-old Samilia discovers she's the last living heir of the ancient Dragon Keeper bloodline. With her two best friends, Decka and Staive , Sam embarks on a perilous quest to claim her birthright and save the world from destruction. As Sam navigates the mystical world of Tenoria, she begins receiving cryptic letters from an unknown sender. The letters hint at a catastrophic event that only Sam can prevent, but the messages are shrouded in mystery, and the sender's true intentions remain unclear. "Mystic Flame" is a thrilling fantasy adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat as Samelia and her friends navigate the magical world of Tenoria, battling darkness, discovering hidden secrets, and unraveling the mysteries of the Mystic Flame.

“I shall see the end of this story.” In a world on the edge of collapse, who could defy despair? In the ruins of dreams and shadows of death, who was writing fate’s cruel script? I stepped into the world of my favorite novel, where reality and fiction blurred into a twisted nightmare. Collapsed cities, monstrous nightmares, and a sky shrouded in blood. Deception, betrayal, secrets, and survival… The pages turned endlessly, yet the answers to the world’s mysteries remained out of reach. This is the story of the "Joker," a certain writer who sought to create the perfect story. † Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4YQDYXWGME

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Silas Hale fell asleep while reading his favourite audiobook, “Fractured Loyalties”. Once he woke up after a night's rest, he realized he wasn't in his room. Freaking out at first, he gained his courage to check, he was in a cannon folder named Darcy Kane, a 14 year old boy. Darcy was a mere stepping stone for the main villain, his younger brother, Eugene Kane, who resented him just because he was the ‘favorite child’. In order to not die, Silas, now Darcy, has to navigate how to deal with his new younger brother. Yet fate has more in store for him, as there was suddenly a mass awakening of superhumans and portals to another world. Darcy doesn't understand anything considering the fact that this wasn't in the novel. He only knows the novel as the og fl, Annalise Pierce, dives into the business world to repay her single mother for her hard work.

"Rebirth: Beyond the Shadows" is a thrilling sci-fi novel that delves into the dark world of conspiracy, mind control, and rebellion. The story follows Sofia, a brilliant and resourceful young woman who discovers that her memories are false and that she's been living in a simulated reality created by the powerful and ruthless Anderson. As Sofia fights to uncover the truth and free herself from Anderson's control, she joins forces with a group of rebels who are determined to take down the corrupt organization and reclaim their lives. With its breakneck pacing, intricate plot twists, and thought-provoking themes, "Rebirth: Beyond the Shadows" is a gripping page-turner that explores the boundaries of free will, identity, and humanity. The novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of rebellion against oppression, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Skylene Kythe, Daughter of Richard Kythe, Alpha of the Crescent pack. Amber is a curious gal, she loves to explore places she never had seen before, but her father never allows her to leave the pack grounds. She never knew why, she doesn't see the danger in the actions she wishes to make. She was always pissed at her father and locks herself in her room. Her father always tried to explain to her but she completely shuts him down. Her father always felt guilty but he knew the consequences if he lets her daughter goes out alone. Especially outside the border, he isn't well known by the even the highest Alpha Leaders. He always kept himself mysterious among others. He is known as the Shadow Alpha of the Crescent pack, he is one of the Strongest packs to ever exist. Their pack started to become hidden using a barrier spell eversince the War 200million years ago. No one in their new generation ever knew about the specifics of the war as it was always kept confidential. But somehow Amber feels the need to get in trouble just to get such details on this War and what really happened... But then she meets a young man that just could be the key to once again open the pack to all.. PLAN TO LEAK Skylene tiptoes around quietly, hoping no one would hear her faint footsteps.. She continued her quiet steps til she reached her father's office. She twists the doornob hoping her father did not lock it, "Dang it, where did he hide the spare key??" she whispers frustratingly. her face lit up as she remembers her father's office was not the only thing off limits.. The storage room upstairs too, she had hopes this wasn't locked. But she had doubts especially because if there is a confidential file in that room, they wouldn't be so careless and leave it unlocked. she went up the stairs as slow as a snail carrying her weight as the wooden stairs make a disturbing creak. when she finally reaches the room, her face lit up as she saw the key hanging from the door know still inserted. she turned the key to open the door and she was shook, "I know we live in a mansion and all but.. even with all the riches my father has, it's impossible this is 'THAT' big of a room" she whispered in disbelief. "This will take ages.." she groans, so she slowly closed the door slightly, and started her search.. She flipped every page of every file, she opened every drawer til it's almost sunrise. She got frustrated and sleepy from her fail to find such information. She almost gave up til she saw a hidden door behind a bookshelf peeking after she took a book to take a break. She went to the entrance of the room and closed, relocked it. She tried pushing the bookshelf, but to no avail. She panics as she hears her father's footsteps and tries harder and harder. But soon she gave up and hid in one of the empty boxes..

Leonard “Leo” Moretti, a world-renowned chef, finds himself at the peak of his career after winning the prestigious Golden Plate Award. However, a tragic car accident cuts his life short. To his shock, he awakens in a magical world, reincarnated as Elias—a three-year-old boy in a humble family that runs a small village restaurant. Determined to adapt, Elias discovers that this new world thrives on magic, swords, and adventure. When he accidentally casts a powerful spell before his fifth birthday, he realizes his potential surpasses imagination. His baptism at the church brings an encounter with the gods themselves, who grant him unparalleled power but allow him to conceal it to live a normal life. Using his former culinary skills and newfound magical abilities, Elias begins crafting dishes that don’t just tantalize taste buds but also enhance magical and physical abilities. His creations bring fame and fortune to his family’s restaurant, attracting adventurers, nobles, and even royalty. Along the way, Elias builds friendships with powerful adventurers who train him, making him a formidable protector of his loved ones by the age of ten. On a journey to expand the family business, Elias saves the daughters of a duke and a count from a monster attack, earning their gratitude and unintentional affection. Caught between his dreams of running a magical culinary empire and the growing political intrigue surrounding his talents, Elias must navigate a world where adventure, romance, and humor intertwine with the responsibilities thrust upon him. "Flames of a Reincarnated Chef" is a heartwarming and action-packed tale of second chances, the joy of cooking, and discovering one’s purpose in a magical world.

In the frozen wilderness beyond the village walls, survival isn’t guaranteed—it’s earned. Grey, a sharp-eyed young hunter gifted with the ability to see ethereal threads of light connecting all living things, walks a thin line between life and death with every step into the snowbound forests. His gift is his greatest tool—and his deepest secret. When the Grand Hunt leads Grey and his squad to a chilling encounter with a monstrous creature and a group of robed strangers led by a sinister old man, the world he thought he knew begins to crack. Ancient powers stir beneath the frost, and the old man's magic reveals a truth far more terrifying than the dangers of the frozen woods. As the village reels from loss, Grey finds himself facing impossible choices. His gift, once a quiet advantage, now feels like a curse drawing him deeper into a conflict he doesn't understand. Shadows whisper of forgotten paths—ancient roads walked by those who sought strength not just to survive, but to transcend. Paths where power can be cultivated, honed, and wielded by those willing to sacrifice everything. But power always comes at a cost. Blood stains the frost, alliances are tested, and every step deeper into the unknown pulls Grey closer to a path he may not be ready to tread—a path where strength isn’t just survival, but transformation. And in the depths of the wilderness, where cold winds carry secrets and danger lurks with every shadow, Grey must decide if he’s willing to pay the price for what lies beyond.

Aeloria’s Heir When Caelia Lysander retreats to her family’s old countryside home, she expects a quiet reprieve—until a single impulsive act changes everything. Seeking shelter from an unsettling night, she steps into an ancient wardrobe and emerges into Aeloria, a world brimming with magic, secrets, and an ominous history tied to her family. Once a land of wonder, Aeloria was ravaged by greed and war, its magic fractured and its future sealed by an angel’s desperate act. The wardrobe, meant to protect the modern world, has waited centuries for the one destined to unlock its mysteries. Caelia’s arrival is no accident—her bloodline carries the answers Aeloria seeks and the power to save it. Guided by Theo Blackthorn, a brooding heir with his own burdened legacy, Caelia must confront the shadows of Aeloria’s past and the truth of her own. But as rival forces close in, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the weight of destiny grows heavier. Can she rise as the heir Aeloria needs, or will the secrets of her lineage destroy her—and both worlds?

Amara Grey is a girl living in the city of Eldren, where strange occurrences are happening, such as rivers glowing at night and unexplained disappearances. She is also haunted by strange dreams, in which a silver key, an endless hallway, and a voice calling her name in a language she doesn't understand appear. One day, while standing on the pier in the fog, Amara encounters a mysterious figure dressed in a black cloak, who tells her that she holds the key and must find the gate before it finds her. After this encounter, Amara becomes determined to seek answers to the questions surrounding the key and the gate, even though she doesn't fully understand the dangers that lie ahead.

In abandoned villages and scorched lands, The Path of Ashes reveals forgotten legends and terrifying truths, as memories of a dark past litter the landscape but the greater danger does not come from from monsters or Imperial soldiers, but from something much larger that threatens to destroy everything. Ryan, a young man from the modern world is trapped in a mysterious land where demons and soldiers fight for dominance, and empires threaten to devour everything in his path as he struggles to understand how and why who was placed in this world and sees beneath it is not merely an outsider; He is a forgotten king of unknown lineage and heavy burden.

In a fractured world where noble houses cling to the fading legacy of their ancestors’ magic, rebellion brews beneath the surface. Lynx Fenwyk, a baron’s son with mismatched eyes hinting at dormant powers, finds himself caught between the struggles of commoners and the suffocating expectations of nobility. Together with his poised cousin Vera Astrielle and the secretive Veryl Astrielle, Lynx stumbles upon a dangerous truth that ties their families to the roots of the rebellion. As Queen Seraphina Caelum tightens her grip to restore the royal family’s fading magic, and the enigmatic rebel leader Kael Thornwyck rallies the oppressed, Lynx and his cousins must navigate a web of deceit, forbidden magic, and their families’ legacies. Their awakening powers thrust them into a choice: uphold the system that binds their world or ignite a spark that could burn it all down. "The Flame’s Ascent" is a tale of loyalty, power, and the pursuit of truth, where every decision shapes the fate of a kingdom on the brink of change.

Amina Balogun is the epitome of grace, modesty, and devotion to her faith. Raised in a strict but loving Muslim family, she has always followed the rules—until she meets Malik Haroon. He’s everything she’s ever dreamed of: a billionaire with charm, charisma, and the kind of love that makes her heart race. They fall in love quickly, and soon they’re engaged, but their relationship is not without its challenges. Malik is not your typical Muslim man. Though he prays and fasts, his high-status lifestyle often clashes with his faith. He is used to getting what he wants, and he wants Amina—completely, passionately, and without boundaries. Amina, torn between the deep love she feels for Malik and her devotion to her faith, finds herself on the edge. She wants to be a good Muslim wife, but her attraction to Malik is undeniable. Amina’s inner struggle intensifies as Malik’s desire for her grows stronger. He’s not just a lover—he’s a man with a deep need to possess her, body and soul. But Amina is afraid. Afraid of falling into temptation, of betraying her faith, and of losing herself in the whirlwind of his love. Malik, on the other hand, is willing to do anything to prove his love to her, even if it means pushing their relationship beyond the limits she’s set. As the wedding day approaches, the pressure mounts. Malik becomes more persistent, offering her a life of luxury and comfort, but Amina is conflicted. Can she stay true to her faith, or will the intensity of Malik’s love pull her away from the path she’s worked so hard to follow? In the midst of this struggle, both Amina and Malik will have to face their darkest fears: Amina’s fear of losing herself in sin, and Malik’s fear of losing her forever.

In a future world trapped under a colossal dome, Kaïra, a curious and impulsive 19-year-old, lives in the shadow of a city that’s cut off from the outside world. Raised in the lower districts, Kaïra has always been drawn to the forbidden stories of the land beyond the dome, a desolate and mysterious wasteland. One day, while sneaking outside the city with two friends, Kaïra stumbles upon an ancient, mysterious clock. She hides it, unaware of its significance.

"Moonlight Flame" In a world where the elements rule and spirits grant unparalleled power, destiny shines brightest under the moonlight. Yuki was a boy bound by frailty, his earthly life spent longing for strength. But one selfless act—saving a young girl from certain death—ends his life and grants him an extraordinary second chance. Reborn as Ryn Ignis, he awakens in a mystical realm filled with magic, where three legendary spirits of Fire, Ice, and Wind shape the balance of power. Gifted with the might of the Fire Spirit and a mysterious moonlight brooch, Ryn discovers he holds the key to the world's future. His fiery resolve to protect the innocent leads him into an ancient conflict where elemental forces collide and hidden truths resurface. But Ryn isn't the only one reborn. A sinister figure from his past life, reincarnated into the same world, emerges wielding all three spirits—a power thought impossible. Now, Ryn must master his flames, uncover the secrets of the moonlight brooch, and rise against an enemy whose ambition threatens to consume the world. Will Ryn ’s newfound strength burn away the shadows, or will he be consumed by the flames of destiny?

Dying? He can live with that. Gods? Cool, oddly not surprising. Other worlds? Man things just keep getting weirder. Zen isn't someone who will easily break. He learned the only way to live life is to adapt to the changes since nothing last forever. No matter what, he'll do whatever he can to live his life the way he wants. Will he learn how to adapt to a new world and survive? What purpose does his existence serve?

Bearerkind ruled the world a thousand years ago. Now they exiled themselves from lands far and distant from humankind, however, Lexander, a bearer from a bygone age, has returned. And he is determine to restore the majesty of the Grand Monarchy.

Xavrix a cursed child , haunted by his past seeks a normal life being raised as the adopted heir of a yamazaki clan. he is whisked out of his world and sent into a far away realm. join him and his companions as they navigate this holtile realms fighting against the creatures from the void, abyss, and many more

“You think your empire makes you untouchable?” Charlotte’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. “Even kings can bleed, Adrian.” Adrian smirked, his gaze cold and calculating. “And you think you’re the one to make me bleed? Careful, Charlotte. Ghosts from the past have a habit of disappearing.” Her jaw tightened, fire burning in her eyes. “Keep underestimating me, and I’ll show you just how wrong you are.” --- When a ruthless CEO collides with the woman holding the secrets to his downfall, the line between power and passion begins to blur. In a world of betrayal and desire, who will emerge victoriously? [ This is my first time writing in webnovel.please support me ]

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From reluctance to friendship, from friendship to love. Being deeply loved by the other person gives them strength and being deeply in love with the other person gives them encouragement. Sending each other across the Endless River of Sorrow, these two lovers, who will give up their lives first?

Synopsis for Chapter 1: Genesis of Progress In the year 2224, humanity stands on the brink of a technological renaissance. Driven by relentless innovation, the creation of Humanized Artificial Intelligence Beings (HAIBs) marks a new chapter in human history. Designed to emulate human behavior, think independently, and assist in daily life, HAIBs quickly become the backbone of society. Chapter 1 delves into the inception of this groundbreaking project, led by the visionary scientist Dr. Elara Mendez and her team. Fueled by the desire to create a harmonious future, they craft the first generation of HAIBs with unparalleled precision and care. Cities evolve into sprawling metropolises, teeming with technological marvels, where humans and HAIBs coexist seamlessly. Yet, amid the marvels, skepticism and debate arise. Religious groups, cultural factions, and philosophical thinkers question the morality of creating human-like machines. The first whispers of the Church Disclaimer Act begin to surface, hinting at the ideological rift that is beginning to divide society. As the world races forward in its reliance on HAIBs, cracks in the utopian vision begin to form. Strange malfunctions, unexplainable glitches, and a creeping sense of unease suggest that these creations might be more than what they seem. The chapter concludes with an ominous discovery by Dr. Mendez—an encrypted message hidden deep within the HAIB neural network, hinting at a mystery that will shape the fate of both humanity and their creations. The dawn of this new era brings hope, but also sets the stage for the challenges, conflicts, and revelations to come.