Donald Ray Pollock The Devil All The Time

There was war in hell. The flames of hell turned against itself and the demons tore each other apart. It was a terror to behold; one that the devil himself could not escape. Every other terrestrial being was against him, trying to take his power and throne. Knowing that he wouldn’t survive it, Lucifer fled from hell into the earth feeling regretful. His fall came from a woman whom he thought he had grown to love. But at that point, it all didn’t matter….he needed someone to will his power to…it was much better than leaving it in the possession of those demons. And while he was running out of time, he immediately gave it all to a prince in his mother’s womb before he vanished into eternity The prince; Francis was born and he grew just as powerful and as fierce as the devil himself. He was a devil, but he ruled on earth…unstoppable and strong willed. He was hardly referred to by his name and was mostly called the devil, right from when he was a child after a powerful seer revealed the reason behind his power. But even though Francis had all the power he wanted and would ever need, he had one restriction. To keep history from repeating itself, he was given just one rule, never to love a woman. **** But on the far side; in a village, lonely princess lived with no hopes of survival even though her father, the king was still alive. But it wasn’t much of a surprise since the royal family itself was the reason behind the princess’s tight chances of living. Even her mother the queen couldn’t save her because she was very much afraid of her husband, the king and his second wife who bore him sons. They lived their lives in fear, not until one day, the queen was about to take her last breathe. She was poisoned by the king’s wicked wife. But before she died, she had just one wish: that her daughter Aurora avenges her death and take over the village by attaining a level of power and authority that could only come through one means….and it is to “Marry the devil” the strongest, ruthless, merciless and powerful king that lived. She knew she needed him to love her if she ever wanted to access his powers and make him revenge for her. And so, Princess Aurora was set on a journey to marry the devil who was warned to never love a woman. What happens when the devil falls in love? Would he receive the same fate as the previous Devil? Or will love change his fate? Will Aurora's determination lead her to a world of power, love and strength? Or will the devil's fate cause her a life time of peril and pain?

Lukas was born into a world of hostility at a time of peace. The many wars plaguing the world slowly stopped, his country began to reunify after splitting in half, and the otherworldly Dungeons finally started to disappear. He was supposed to live his youth like any other kid. So that’s precisely what he did. He played games, told stories, pulled pranks, and made memories with others. But one game they created - The Devil’s Deal - would haunt them all, its shadow stretching far beyond their innocent imaginations. Twenty years later, the Dungeons are back, and Lukas works for the Association, finding and reporting them. Incident after incident forces him to reconnect with old friends. Eventually, he finds himself involved in that childhood game once more and has to become a villain, betraying all the values he thought he once had. The truth would challenge the very core of his ideals and expose a long string of conspiracies enveloping the world.

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

Lucian, born from a mysterious pregnancy with his father unknown. Not even his mother could tell the source of her pregnancy, as if her memory had been wiped. He grew up possessing a mysterious power combination of the devil and the supreme of the god realm. Born physically blind, but could see the souls of people and life forces of living things. To what identity would he choose to become? A devil? or a god? People had already tagged him as the devil, even before knowing him and even before he knew what he possessed. Join me, let's explore who this boy is going to become or he really is to become. This is a story that triggers questions of who we are meant to be, want to be, and what people wants us to be. Also, without the devil, will the world's suffering seize? We all need to join Lucian's Journey with his friends to find all these out.

Almost 1000 years ago, when men sought to be like gods, the black Lily cult decided to make a god of their own, Damien, but something went wrong, turning the “god” into a devil. He caused havoc on the earth so much that heaven itself had to shut him down. 800 years later, Harriet Andrada Brown, a 17-year-old high school senior in her last year, who had been fascinated with the supernatural for as long as she could remember—more specifically, devils. On the first day of her school field trip, she came face-to-face with a mysterious boy she had never seen before; he was about her age. She later came to know him as Damien. Through the excursion, they had various encounters that led her to believe he was no ordinary boy, but her curiosity ended as they graduated, putting an end to their meeting, or so she thought. Months later, they find themselves at the same college. Convinced she’s being stalked, she decided to confront him, which ends up taking her to his home. Unknown to her, this boy, Damien, turned out to be a devil—the very devil she had been looking for all along. While in his house, she accidentally gets cursed, cursed to have a part of his power lodged in her, making her a target for the forces who want said power. Now she’s living her life, trying to make it through each day with a death sentence around her neck. With the help of Damien and the other devils, will she survive, or will the curse cut her down before she can be saved?

A story of a prince of another dimension with knowledge of earth , How does he gets the knowledge and what did he do with it ? ; well... lets read and find out.

Plucked out of his mundane life, Kai Nightshade has been chosen to take on the mantle of a Time-keeper, beings who are bestowed with extraordinary power, in order to protect their reality from the wrath of Temporal Leviathans, beings that exist beyond the plane of reality and cause chaos and destruction as they please. Will Kai be able to successfully take on his role, or will he have to face a fate worse than death?

What is the fastest thing in the universe? Light Neutrinos Gravitational Waves The relationship progression in an NTR manga Nice try, but they’re all wrong. The fastest thing in the universe is the time it takes for me to level up before face-slapping an arrogant young master in front of his hoes. After my girlfriend broke up with me on our 1 year anniversary, I think the heavens finally took pity on me and granted me the "FASTEST LEVELING-UP SYSTEM." F*** school. The education system’s a scam anyway. I’m ditching it all to become a full time hunter. I’m pursuing those dungeon MILFs—call me MILF Hunter 1964. SSS-ranked hunters, Great Grandmaster Martial Artists, Heaven-Defying Realm Cultivators... I flex on them all. In this world, a man exists for one purpose: to flex—flex on the enemy, flex on the Ladys, and most importantly, flex on oneself. - Sun Tuz

In a person's world, everything is composed of their time on earth, where the past, present, and future intertwine in a universal order... However, due to an event we still don't know, history takes a 180-degree turn in a sudden change. A young adult historian, 26 years old and obsessed with the great figures of history, is dragged into a reality that defies everything he knows. Since childhood, his fascination with ancient figures for their importance in history and their unyielding bravery in every era has led him to dream of past eras and crucial moments in history. But he never imagined that his destiny would be linked to those legends and mythical stories he so admires. The end of the world arrives in the most unexpected way: the sky tears apart, time fractures, and eras collide. Medieval, futuristic, and Roman soldiers mix in a visual chaos that defies logic. Amid this temporal collapse, the protagonist is thrown into a war-torn France in the year 1430. His knowledge of history and his command of the language make him a privileged witness, but also a suspect. Captured by French soldiers, he must fight for his life while trying to understand the role assigned to him in this new and dangerous world. It is then that he comes face to face with Joan of Arc, a figure as charismatic as she is enigmatic. She distrusts him, but his knowledge of the future and his ability to foresee key events make him a potential ally. Will he be able to alter the course of history without destroying it? Or is his presence in the past part of a much larger plan, a plot woven by forces even he cannot comprehend? In a journey where time is an unpredictable enemy and every decision has unimaginable consequences, the protagonist must choose between being a mere spectator or becoming the hero history never knew it needed. But in a world where the past, present, and future intertwine, who decides what is written in the pages of time? ---

Dream are special. They set you up for your goals, don’t they? Or do they just turn out like Issac’s dreams? Join Issac and his friends on their journey through the adventures, trails, and struggles they have in the new world they have created by their mistake. will they follow the path of light or will they fall to the darkness that try’s to devour them. “HEY! Author don’t you think that’s a little too dark, I mean I’m the main character after all” “You will do fine Issac just trust me”

Orphaned and hunted, Reina discovered she was the key to unlocking an ancient power. But when Roshan, the devil, finds her, he's taken aback by an unfamiliar sensation - his heart beating for another. As Roshan's darkness gives way to an unexpected tenderness, Reina finds herself drawn to the one being she should fear.

June Dylan spent half of her life in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Seventeen years behind bars, a lifetime really, her children’s whole life. Determined to make up for all the time lost, she moves back to the town that had opened the gate to hell all those years ago. Thomas Oswald is cursed. Cursed to love that woman with every fiber of his being and seventeen years apart didn’t change that fact. However she wants nothing to do with him now. Fortunately, they have two children together whom have her entire devotion.

A brother who destroyed his destiny all because of power.

Xander Prolly joins Lunar Ray, one of the most distinguished guilds in the world recognized by the world government itself. This mage guild runs into all kind of trouble, but the guild members always manage to fight their way through. Watch Xander Prolly grow as he learn more about how to control his powers and abilities while making both friends and enemies along the way.

The throne of hell has been long contested by Lucifer and Satan .Both had their era that they ruled. Lucifer ruled at the beginning of human history and Satan ruled till the end of world war 1 and 2. The prestigious title of the Devil was only shared between these two brothers,who were actually twins and were sometimes mistaken as one entity. Lucifer was the demon of pride and Satan, the demon of wrath.Both were powerful so they had every right to rule the empire of demons. Well,everything was rosy until the demons make a declaration .Pride and wrath were no longer the sins that ruled the world,lust was.Yes, the demons wanted Asmodeus, the youngest prince of hell to take the throne. But wait,did they expect Lucifer to swallow his pride or Satan to act like he was not enraged by their demand. Asmodeus,the MC was definitely not into the whole becoming the Devil thing but Lucifer offers him the throne in return for a soul.The soul of the only one not corrupted by Asmodeus' lust which the dominated world at that moment.He is not interested in the throne but is moved by the challenge. Who is that mortal,who dared tempt the devil.She is Maria, an innocent young virgin lady who decided to live a celibate life .Oh that decision would never hold,hell no,not with the god of lust around.

Isabella Romano is a sweet, innocent 20-year-old who finds comfort in the pages of books and the quiet moments of her life. With long chestnut hair, bright eyes, and a heart full of kindness, she has always been a gentle soul in a world that seems to demand more from her. Despite her beauty and grace, Isabella is often overlooked in her own family, overshadowed by her cold father and her older sister, Giulia, whose jealousy of Isabella’s natural charm has turned her into a constant source of cruelty. Isabella's only solace comes from her best friend, Clara, who has been her rock through every trial, and from the love and warmth of her mother, Lucia. But her family's constant criticism and Giulia’s jealousy weigh heavily on her fragile spirit. Still, Isabella carries on, loving her sister despite everything, hoping one day she might understand. On a seemingly normal day, Isabella's life is turned upside down when Giulia, in a moment of jealousy, pushes her into the path of an oncoming car. Her Life changes completely when Dante, with his dangerous charm and shadowed past, becomes her protector....and her nightmare. In a world where danger lurks at every turn, Isabella must navigate the darkness that Dante brings with him, all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between them that grows stronger by the day. Will Isabella’s sweet innocence be enough to survive the ruthless world Dante inhabits, or will the chaos of his world consume her? The only certainty is that her life will never be the same again. "The Devil's Kitten" is a story of love, betrayal, and survival, set in a world where innocence is both a blessing and a curse.

[For +Golden Tickets/Gifts= +bonus chapters] Asmodeus, the Sovereign Lord of hell grew bored and, due to his overwhelming loneliness, attempted to enter the mortal world. He reincarnated as Fuoco Cattivo of the Cattivo Family. Fuoco was once considered the loser and useless youngest son of the patriarch. But his character changed suddenly...

In the dystopian city of Rylos, where the government dictates love through a behavioral score-based lottery, Nico Knight is a man who’s always gotten what he wants. A nightclub tycoon with a reputation, he’s never had to answer to anyone until the lottery pairs him with Odalis, a quiet librarian with an air of calm that feels almost too controlled. To Nico, Odalis is a puzzle of a woman too ordinary, too unremarkable to pique his interest. But there’s something about her stillness that begins to intrigue him. Beneath the surface, he senses a storm she’s carefully hiding. Nico finds himself questioning whether he really knows what he wants or if his true challenge lies in the mystery of Odalis herself. (Sneak peak scene) Nico slouched on the couch, drunk, eyes fixed on Odalis as she read, the quiet hum of the room wrapping around them like a soft cocoon. Nico: You know, I never imagined a woman like you would be in my life. Quiet, composed... not my taste. Odalis (without looking up): And what did you imagine? Nico: Someone like me. Loud. Reckless. Odalis: Sorry for the disappointment. He blinked, his eyelids heavy, the pull of sleep growing stronger. Nico: “You’re like... an angel, in the wrong place.” His head dropped back, surrendering to sleep. Odalis glanced at him, a faint smile playing at her lips. Odalis (whispering): “You’re wrong, Nico Knight. Maybe the wrong place is exactly where I need to be.” She tucked him in, the soft rustle of fabric the only sound, and returned to her book. The silence between them now felt strangely comfortable.

acompanhamos a jornada de Edgar Nilfen, um estrategista habilidoso de cabelos azuis-escuros, que após derrotar o último Boss na Dungeon, ganha a habilidade de restaurar as memórias dos outros. Em um mundo composto por andares que abrigam realidades distintas, Edgar desvenda os mistérios de cada nível, aprimorando suas estratégias e táticas.Determinado a mudar seu passado e reescrever o destino, ele volta no tempo para evitar a tragédia que envolveu ele.

In a world where magic is etched into the very essence of existence, a person’s power is reflected in their eyes. Flames, torrents, and storms rage within the irises of the mighty, and the elite four clans rule over this magical realm. But for Rai, a 12-year-old boy with ordinary eyes, life is anything but ordinary. Despite being born without the gift of magic, Rai dreams of becoming the Elmag—the supreme leader of the four clans and the most powerful being in the land. His audacious goal is met with ridicule and skepticism at every turn, but Rai’s unshakable confidence and quirky charm make him a force to be reckoned with. When Rai receives a mysterious invitation to the prestigious Magia Elemental Academy, the world’s greatest magic school, he steps into a whirlwind of intrigue, rivalry, and discovery. His arrival sparks chaos, as he openly declares his intentions to rise to the top and even boldly proclaims that the beautiful and fiery Rose Scarlett, daughter of the current Elmag, will one day be his wife. From comedic clashes with overconfident bullies to high-stakes magical duels, Rai’s journey is fraught with danger, laughter, and mystery. His encounter with Mammoth Stark, the academy’s most powerful student, and the enigmatic Frost Kromus sets the stage for a battle of wills and powers. But unbeknownst to many, Rai harbors a secret—one that could shake the very foundations of this magical world. With his unyielding determination, Rai challenges the norms of society and sets out to prove that greatness isn’t confined to the glow of one’s eyes. His journey is not just about power, but about redefining what it means to be extraordinary. Will this boy with “ordinary” eyes rise to the pinnacle of a world that deems him unworthy? Or will he succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against him? One thing is certain—Rai’s story is anything but ordinary.

When the game and the world merge, a new era descends. The previous system collapsed. Spinning the roulette of fate is a sign of advantage. The world widens, and the previous world map becomes useless. It becomes the battle of rush. The unlucky become more unlucky, the lucky ones become strong. It is not about morals but survival. It is not about you but it is about me. Yuuri was the first-ever merchant, whom the others deemed as a useless class. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Three players are in front of me. A girl who has horns and is grinning widely, an old man in white who has a solemn expression and a handsome wolf-eared beast young man who is topless. All of them have similarities, all of them is pointing their weapon at me. I look up at them with a cup of tea in my hand. The mouth part in my mask disappeared, I sip the tea that is in my hand. "It is delicious!" When I put the cup of tea down, I sighed and then said in a tone not a bit impatient. "Y'all should sit down, it is better to talk with peace. Why use violence when we can solve it in thru talking?" The three sit down, their eyes are lifeless. There's no resemblance between the previous one and the current one. "Shall we talk?" "Yes!" they answered my question monotonously. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This is my second book, as of now I am still finding my genre. I am also somewhat lacking in English, it is not my mother tongue so I'll have grammatical errors.

WSA 2024 entry novel Synopsis Getting Reincarnated as the Biblical Devil isn't something our protagonist ever thought was possible. He was a firm believer and knew how powerful God and the Angels were, they are existence that are not to be thrived with especially God. But here he was as the Archangel Samael, the left hand of God or the poison of God casted from Heaven to hell for rebelling against his Father, God. "what is the meaning of this, is this God's doing" our protagonist wondered as he knew very well that there is no way that the Almighty would not know something about this. So he decided to wait a little while to see what would happen to him but something else happened, what he had expected did not happened, so he has to take in the fact that he is now the new Devil, the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Bloody Morningstar. check out my other works. The Omnipotent System My Infinite System

Mia castro, a cheerful, carefree, clumsy girl and the most beautiful flower in all of Crystallia, was told by her father, one day to go to Arcanador centre of magic, her very sister's dream, but it wasn't to learn magic. Mia didn't even have any cultivation since the day she was born. She was surprised to find out that it was to tempt Tavon knight for a heirloom, the most handsome, powerful but kind of an abomination mage. Mia eventually met him and happen to also find out his big secret, which no one knew. "I will keep your secret if you agree to be my master" she said, nervously, hoping her words didn't offend him. "You are lucky, you don't have your head on a platter" Tavon sneered in his demon form. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "I love you, dangerously!" Can Mia be able to tame Tavon? Will she get her father's mission completed, without having to die like a chicken? PS: This is my entry for WSA2024 : Trust me, you are going to enjoy the ride. This novel also happen to contain gory content, there's no rape.

Meet Riley Santos a kid with a dream to conquer the world of football. Watch him navigate through the good and bad of being a footballer and finally etch his name in the annals of football history.

Dive into a novel about the rise of a legendary sportsman. Follow Zachary Bemba on his journey to become the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in the soccer world. He travels back to a time in his past where opportunity abounds. Access to a system capable of propelling him to greater heights is just the icing on the cake. From a nobody born in one of the poorest and most remote places on the planet, he relentlessly pursues his goal of becoming the greatest sportsman the world has ever seen. **** ---- G.O.A.T SYSTEM INITIALIZING ---- ACTIVATION SUCCESSFUL **** My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mujunel_the_Mystic Book Discord Link: https://discord.gg/NK4Uaw8GRN

In the heart of a city that never sleeps, Elena Hayes is a journalist with a relentless drive for the truth. When her sister goes missing, Elena finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of crime and deception, led by the enigmatic and ruthless Lucian Dante. With his dark past and cryptic motives, Lucian offers Elena a deal—help her find her sister in exchange for a favor. But in a city ruled by shadows, trusting the devil might be the only way to survive.....

When Father Zion Fritzwilliam moves to a small town in the Deep South of Louisiana in 1957, he's faced with not only a witch corrupting the town, but with a string of murders trailing behind her. As much as he tries to help the strayed lamb back onto the path of righteousness, she's only dragging him away from his own. But when an unlikely friendship forms between them, Zion feels it's up to him to convert her life to Christ, or banish her from the town before the people of the town start up a witch hunt; or before someone else is murdered.

Lycoris radiata was known as the devil, the most fearsome being in the modern world. However, one fateful night, she underwent miraculous transmigration into a romantic novel, awakening within the dying body of the story's villainess, Medea Falaguerra. For her, it seemed like the perfect playground to continue her wicked games. But an unexpected encounter changes everything, redirecting the course of her new life in ways she could never have anticipated. Can she survive in a human vessel cursed by the narrative's misfortune, adapt to an entirely unfamiliar world, and learn to find a way back to her own? Or will she be forced to embrace the very emotions she once scorned and be trapped there forever?