A Parting Gift Arcana

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

Although many saw that young man as just another 'Gift Zero', few knew the secret he was hiding - something no one could ever have imagined. The one many despised, considered incapable of changing the world, actually not only possessed a Gift, but had one of the most powerful ones the world has ever known. However, after an incident that marked his life, he made the difficult decision to give up his Gift and give it to one of the two people he met at the orphanage where he lived. New chapters are released 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. *** If you like it and want to contribute, visit my Patreon and get early access to 12 chapters ahead: https://www.patreon.com/c/walker_/membership

Selene Mooncrest, the Luna of the Silverthorn Pack, was married to Lucian Silvershade, his father's Beta, as per her father's dying wish. Though it was a forced marriage, Lucian unable to let go of his obsession, claimed her as his own. However, everything changed when Damien Blackthorn, the outcasted Lycan Alpha, set his sights on Silverthorn. Lucian being gone for a year when returned from the war Selene feared living her nightmares...again but this time, something was changed. They say that the fight was over but she realized her fight was far from over. Selene felt the ground beneath her tremble. The decision had been made for her, but she was about to face the consequences of a choice that she never made. Will Selene be able to escape Lucian's claws? or Damien's arrival change the course of Selene's fate? Will she be able to find love in the midst of her miseries, or will she become a pawn in this deadly game? Read on to witness Selene's battle for survival, freedom, and maybe even love. ___*___*___*___ Tropes: Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Grumpy x Sunshine Strangers to lovers Smut

``` Diante de uma morte certa, Kyle não tem outra escolha a não ser arriscar. Ele foi avisado de que poderia perecer na Academia Arcana, mas ele apertou os dentes e aceitou o risco... e por causa de sua decisão, ele desvendou muitos segredos sobre este mundo misterioso, descobriu muitas práticas místicas, tocou em relíquias proibidas que mudariam sua vida, e ganhou a inimizade de poderosas existências. Graças a Deus, ele não transmigrou sozinho. O Sistema de Extração Divina estava com ele enquanto ele trilhava seu Caminho Arcano escolhido… *** 14-17 capítulos por semana. Os primeiros capítulos estão sendo editados para fins de qualidade. Por favor, tenham paciência comigo. ```

A pickpocket's routine heist gone catastrophically wrong, dragged him into the hidden world of assassins and mystical cards. Now marked by the enigmatic Arcane Master, The Devil, he is blackmailed into becoming a pawn in a larger, blood-soaked game. [Volume 1 Devil Child: Complete] [Volume 2 Blood and Bonds: Current]

Iwasaki Yuto is an ordinary college student who views himself as nothing more than an unremarkable "NPC" in the grand scheme of life. He goes through his days quietly, blending into the background at school and keeping to himself. His world revolves around gaming, anime, and escaping the harsh reality of his social invisibility. Yet, despite his attempts to stay unnoticed, he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing—especially when it comes to love. In his daily routine, Yuto faces the same struggles of rejection, loneliness, and self-doubt. He watches others live out their high school romance fantasies while he remains on the sidelines, quietly wishing for a chance to experience something meaningful. But when fate throws him into unexpected situations and confrontations, Yuto begins to question if he’ll always be a background character in his own life—or if, somehow, he’s destined for more than the ordinary existence he’s resigned himself to.

Haunted by a blurry past and tormented by painful nightmares, Noor has reached a breaking point. No longer willing to run from the darkness that shadows him, he chooses to confront it head-on. Driven by a desperate need for answers, he plunges deep into the recesses of his memories, hoping to unravel the mystery of his troubled past. What mistakes did he make? Or was he merely a victim of forces beyond his control? Was it all just a coincidence, or is fate playing a cruel game with his life? With nothing left to lose, Noor is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. But as he delves deeper into his past, the answers seem more elusive than ever, leading him to wonder if he’s doomed to remain lost in this void forever. What dark secrets lie hidden in his past—secrets that could shatter everything he thought he knew? As Noor struggles to piece together the fragments of his life, he must decide: Will he find the answers he seeks, or will he be consumed by the very memories he’s trying to escape? The mystery of his past looms large, and the truth may be far more dangerous than he ever imagined. ...….......................………......….……………………… 2 chapters every week ( 1500 - 2000 or more words ) This is an original work © 2025 Shakil. All rights reserved.

Suddenly transported into a new world, Jackson Maverick must try to adapt to this new world by entering Arcane Academy - a prestigious school meant only for the gifted and noble. Along with surviving this new world he must master his game like abilities and it's secrets to survive.

With the advent of steam and machinery, the Age of Deviant began to envelop the world in clutches of darkness. Ethan, a loser from Earth, ends up becoming a part of a secret Experiment and then opens his eyes to Gaia, a world beyond his, only to find himself caught in a struggle beyond his imagination. Gods? Outer Gods? Mythical Godbeast? The Eternal Aracana? What made his advent on Gaia possible, and what is his purpose...will he halt the darkness or become the darkness itself? O herald of Luminosity~ O Lord of darkness~ O Conqueror of Death~ O God of Primodial era~ Bless thy servant with thy grace!

In a realm almost on the brink of oblivion, a man arises, a lone protector, the last guardian who had sworn to repel the shadows threatening to engulf the world. Armed with the sword of Arcana, a weapon of immense power, holding the key to forgotten magic and secrets, he embarks on a dangerous journey. As ancient evils awaken, the guardian must master the sword’s hidden powers before the darkness consumes all. With fate hanging by a thread, will he uncover the truth of the arcana and save the realm, or will he fall to the very shadows he fights?

A boy with unknown origins appears in a cave, completely abandoned. And whether it be from fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, he comes across Krieus; the dark dragon. Who is currently on the run from the dragon empire. He decides to take Areon under his wing even though it’s ridiculously risky. Since dragons are unanimously hated world-wide. There is basically no where he can take this child without them being hated together. But at least they have each other, right? And the big strong dragon can protect the little munchkin… That’s only the case most of the time. Because where Krieus just wants to live a quiet life, Areon is always answering the call of life-threatening adventure.

Nothing is what it looks like. What has been secret and set apart in Heaven, sealed up by eternal words, is about to be disclosed, showing that things the World believes are the exact opposite of what they seem. There's only one actual truth. If you don't want to meet Her don't read this book. The awakening of a twin sister, and the process of bringing Her to life, to this World, reveal Paradise in the most beyond; but they also expose access to the dark world with its open doors, in a certain place, where it is least expected it ought to be. —••— —••—•°°•—•°°• ❄ ❄ ❄ •°°•—•°°•—••— —••— The most bedazzling and controversial story of all. The surprising, unpredictable, and devastating disassembly of the best selling book of All-time, The Holy Bible, becomes gradually real and eminent as it occurs in a systematic and irreversible manner. But now to the World is given, by special concession, the good news of a new cluster of separate words, from above and beyond. Reality is unusual; the most controversial original story of all brings a new definition of the multiverse, based on ascertaining and the Science of Immanence; each person is considered to exist in a separate reality, but all the realities converge to one place only. It's a time-space Singularity in paradise of Genesis

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The story of Megumi, an ordinary high school student who finds herself thrust into an extraordinary existence after a near-fatal accident. She awakens in a fantastical world, a realm of magic and wonder, where she must learn to survive and thrive amidst a cast of unique creatures and challenging circumstances. This unexpected journey forces Megumi to confront her fears, discover hidden strengths, and ultimately redefine her understanding of reality and the nature of existence.

I have always wanted a more enjoyable and less monotonous life such as the video games that I love so much for, I will only turn off my console to leave my room a bit but my head is spinning and some memories go through my mind, that happens when you pass days playing without sleep ... Who is the gloomy-looking girl and why am I here? What happened in my room, did I really die? I live my adventures with my groupmates who do not stop getting me in trouble in this world full of beasts, monsters, gods and who knows what other things. "Kamel leave her alone!" "Shayna, stop yelling about everything!" "Why is everything attacking us ?! I want to go back, I can't bear to stay here anymore!"

Third book of Impossible Forget about You. After Alex's recovery, Gabriela begins to have nightmares about what happened, which will be a problem for her pregnancy. The problems, however, don’t disappear and will continue to haunt the couple. Gabriela's family and Alex's will keep an eye on her to prevent anything from happening to her. What will happen to the couple? Will Gabriela control her anxiety again as she did before Alex came back?

Cursed Convergence: Part II Takes Place Two Years After Cursed Convergence… The Human Realm Is Now In Absolute Chaos With Demons And The Newly Awakened Devil’s Roaming Around… Deimos And Adira’s Influence On The World Is Rapidly Growing, However They Haven’t Been Seen Since The Incident Two Years Ago, While Many People Begin To Lose Faith In The Grand Elder’s Ability To Lead… With Many New Threats Emerging, The World Just May Be On The Verge Of Ending, As The Golden Age Of Sorcery Is Making It’s Return To The Way The World Was 1,000 Years Ago.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities—Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

Nate was cheated on by his wife. He turned to his in-laws but they saw nothing wrong. They supported their daughter for wanting a better life with one of the strongest gifted bachelors in the city. However, what happens when that bachelor is Nate’s cousin? Before he could get a hang of this betrayal, he was suddenly arrested for the death of his parents. Nate, a powerless man was subjected to misery but then misery catapulted him in a storm of mysteries. Will he be able to navigate all this or will he perish?

On the year of 1880 at Russia, when times all people have a crisis on their economy. A poor family called the Vargara family forced to send her 16 year old daughter, Sofia Vargara to work as a maid on a huge mansion whose lived by a very mysterious wealthy family called the Grosvenor family. While she was working in the mansion as maid, theres many strange incidents that will leads to a great conspiracy. Lies many mysteries and full of plot twists within the story. In this story, Sofia's journey is just the beginning. TRUST NO ONE, SUSPECT EVERYONE

The story of Megumi, an ordinary high school student who finds herself thrust into an extraordinary existence after a near-fatal accident. She awakens in a fantastical world, a realm of magic and wonder, where she must learn to survive and thrive amidst a cast of unique creatures and challenging circumstances. This unexpected journey forces Megumi to confront her fears, discover hidden strengths, and ultimately redefine her understanding of reality and the nature of existence.

Olivia always lived on the safe side, since she was young she never broke the rules or fought with anyone, but when a certain king of darkness brings her to a new world full of mastery, of new creatures and magic, claiming she is the lost princess of the light kingdom, she finds herself in a dilemma of love and hate. Follow her as she lose friends and gain family, form allies and make enemies, fall in love and lose a love.