Black Lantern Oath

A woman holds the hand of a young boy, teaching him how to write the character for 'Shi', thus giving him a last name. Mountains and seas hold up lanterns, competing with the bright moon!

Coming to my senses... I find myself a desperado. In the depths of azure, black sails flutter. Treasure gleams, blades ring out. Pillage, slaughter, irreverence towards the gods. Youth fades swiftly, all but meat and wine for pleasures. [Slice of Life][Romance Simulation][Business Simulation]

In the fractured realm of **Everburn Labyrinth**, where ash falls like snow and forgotten gods whisper through cursed bloodlines, **Seryn Octavius**—the last heir of the soul-devouring **Emberdirge Dynasty**—barters memories for power. His family’s ancestral curse binds him to a grim truth: every drop of alchemical elixir he brews erases a fragment of his past. But when his exiled mentor, **Lady Eluinora**, is exposed as a traitor who sold his clan to the God of Oblivion, Seryn’s quest for vengeance unravels a millennia-old conspiracy: the very curses that cripple the ancient dynasties are shards of a slain primordial deity, and *he* is the crucible to resurrect it. To survive, Seryn must master the forbidden **Ashborne Alchemy**, turning his family’s funeral rites into weapons—distilling grief into corrosive mists, forging vows into chainblades, and weaponizing his own decaying soul. Allies become liabilities: a mechanized orc warrior whose heart ticks toward self-destruction, a moon-cursed assassin hunting her reflection, and Eluinora herself, whose lies may hold the only key to salvation. As the **Clockwork Throne** awakronsume cities into slag and the **Thousand-Eyed Abyss** hungers for his lineage, Seryn faces an impossible choice: embrace the erosion of his humanity to become the realm’s destroyer, or shatter the alchemical laws of the universe—and with them, every soul he vowed to protect

In a world where power is everything, Zehroon is nothing. Born without a warrior’s bloodline, mocked for his weakness, and abandoned by fate, he toils as a laborer while dreaming of strength. But destiny has other plans. A nightmare haunts him—a battlefield drenched in blood, a shadow whispering his name, and a mysterious mark burning into his skin. When a forgotten scroll leads him to Hell Scar, a dungeon where the dead return but lose their strength, Zehroon steps into the abyss. Betrayed by love. Hunted by the seven strongest factions. And carrying a power that shouldn’t exist—Zehroon will rise.

[WSA 2025 Entry] "How the hell is this possible?" Dead in the snow with the rest of his squadron, Mikhail is surprised to find himself regressed in time. What's worse was that he had no idea how or why he regressed as his memories at the time of death were completely gone. With the only clue he had also messed up, Squadron Leader, Mikhail Hendrix must now navigate through this changed storyline and try his best to keep his squadron alive. All the while figuring about his regression and the woman. ________________________ This is my first novel so I hope for support and encouragement! Comments and likes are well appreciated!

Trapped between two worlds, each ruled by its own immutable laws of power, Sollivan clings to survival in a fractured existence. Broken and confined to a wheelchair, he is stripped of all but his indomitable will. In one world, power flows from the mastery of energy—cultivated, refined, and wielded to defy nature itself. In the other, it is carved from the raw strength of flesh and the a legacy of bloodlines, where lineage and physical dominance reign supreme. Driven by an unrelenting hunger for truth, Sollivan’s path is not shaped by fate but by his iron resolve to navigate a labyrinth of deceit, secrets, and forces beyond mortal comprehension. As he fights to preserve his humanity, both worlds conspire to erode it, forcing him to confront the fragility of his own soul. His daring gambit to manipulate both worlds could crown him in triumph or doom him to ruin. In a reality where only the strongest endure, Sollivan must rise—or be obliterated. His struggle is not merely for power, but for survival in a duality that demands his very essence.

Jonah left his village with big dreams, promising his first love, Nali, that he would return for her. But the city was ruthless—betrayed, arrested, and left with nothing, he returns home a broken man. As Nali welcomes him back with open arms, Nali helps Jonah as he journeys back to the city. Three powerful women—Linda, the rich benefactor; Vanessa, the businesswoman who gave him a contract; and Stella, his seductive secretary who claims she’s pregnant—are all demanding his hand in marriage. Desperate, Jonah returns to the village to break the blood oath he made with Nali, only to discover that it cannot be undone. Forced to marry all four women, Jonah’s life turns into a battlefield of jealousy, dark magic, and deadly secrets. Who will win in this war of wives? Will love, power, or fate decide Jonah’s destiny?

Demi mengikuti turnamen renang tingkat kabupaten di California, sepuluh peserta tim putra terpilih di Kabupaten Sonoma (total setelah penyaringan terdapat 27 peserta tim putra dan 21 peserta tim putri) memutuskan untuk mengadakan latihan mandiri selama beberapa hari di sebuah vila di ujung kota Healdsburg dengan didampingi oleh satu asisten coach dan satu dokter. Daerah vila itu sepi dan dikelilingi hutan yang cukup luas. Mereka akan latihan di sana selama beberapa waktu, berlatih di sana secara mandiri, lalu pulang dan mengikuti latihan resmi bersama teman-teman mereka yang lain sebelum akhirnya berangkat untuk mengikuti turnamen nasional California. Mereka tidak tahu bahwa kejadian yang tragis akan terjadi secara beruntun selama mereka latihan secara mandiri di sana. Satu per satu dari mereka mati mengenaskan dengan cara yang berbeda-beda. Jadi, siapakah pelakunya?

***READ THE DISCLAIMER FIRST*** light... ______________________________________ •the cover of the novel is mine. •your author here is not too fluent with English and doesn't have someone who can help him with the language, so if there's a word that was typed wrong just tell me, English is the 4th language that i can speak with so be patient with it. •the chapter that is using Xavier POV is the pilot chapter, you can read it if you want to know about who is Xavier, or you can just skip to, "the start of the story (1)"

Keith just got thrown in time what will his future hold.

Yuzenia Alazhamar Haxori was never meant to inherit a broken legacy. Raised in the shadows of tragedy, she carries the weight of a family name drenched in power, wealth, and untold secrets. Every year, on November 27, she visits the Haxori graveyard—a sanctuary of memories and ghosts. But this time, something is different. A stranger watches from the mist, and an unease settles deep in her bones. When an old pact resurfaces, bound by blood and betrayal, Yuzenia finds herself unraveling the truth behind her family’s fall. With Dominic, her ever-loyal yet emotionally distant bodyguard, and Jade, her fierce and reckless best friend, she must navigate a world where loyalty is fleeting, deception is law, and love is a luxury she can’t afford. As the past claws its way back, Yuzenia must decide: will she follow the path set for her, or will she break the cycle and forge her own fate? In a world where power is inherited but trust is earned, how much of herself is she willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth?

When monsters sprouted from suddenly appearing towers all over the world, the world leaders created an organization of skilled warriors to tackle this problem. The warriors compromised of awakened humans; people who had gotten skills similar to those in a video game. Unfortunately, not everyone was willing to join this attack force, so the world leaders implemented a lottery-system to fill out the ranks. A few years later, Evelyn’s twin sister was chosen via lottery to become a discoverer, but their biased parents forced Evelyn to go in her sister's stead, putting her in the line of danger. The only salvation was that her finance was also sent on the same mission. The mission was to conquer a new Boss floor, and they were to fight against a monster of unpresented might. What she hadn’t expected was that her fiancé would betray her, because of a plot he concocted together with her sister. The monster annihilated their whole team before they were finally able to defeat it, but her fiancé had no thoughts of letting her leave the tower. Stabbing her in the back, he leered over her as he explained their plan while she slowly bled to death. With the last of her life force, dead set on getting her revenge on the man she had promised her life with, she heals the boss monster in hopes that it will kill him. As she slowly closes her eyes, the world going dark around her, a notification from the system pops up. “ New class: Black healer Congratulations! You have completed the hidden legendary quest, healing an S-ranked monster on its last breath by sacrificing yourself. Your immensely caring heart should be an inspiration to all healers, both human and monsters! Not caring for the wounded’s different race and even sacrificing the last of your own life, you have been given a new chance at life. ” Waking up, she is now back three years before the battle took place. Her new life starts now!

When gods fall, do they ever truly vanish? The Godly Realm has crumbled—lost to ruin, swallowed by time. But some fates refuse to fade. Born as the sole Ice Phoenix, Iris, princess of the Phoenix Clan, is a being that should not exist. In a world where fire reigns, her frozen flames whisper of an origin shrouded in mystery. Yet even she does not know the truth—the echoes of a past that still lingers in her soul. The gods did not die. They were reborn. Among them is Rey, the enigmatic prince of the Dragon Clan—a black dragon whose presence bends time itself. Unbeknownst to him, he carries the soul of a forgotten deity, just as Iris does. But the past is a dangerous thing, and the truth is not yet theirs to claim. An ancient realm waits to be resurrected. And as the shadows of fallen gods stir once more, a single oath binds them to destiny. A tale of lost divinity, forbidden power, and a bond strong enough to defy fate itself.

The Shadows of Havenwood Eleanor Vance, a vulnerable and isolated young girl, is sent to the notorious Havenwood Manor, a foreboding estate shrouded in darkness and secrecy. Abandoned by her family and forced to confront the sinister forces that lurk within the manor's crumbling walls, Eleanor soon discovers that she is not alone. Unsettling Presence As the lines between reality and madness blur, Eleanor becomes increasingly entangled in a web of supernatural horrors. The shadows that writhe across her bedroom walls seem to pulse with a malevolent life of their own, and the whispers that echo through the empty corridors appear to be calling her name.

In a world fractured by an ancient Holy War, where three divine kingdoms share the planet under seals of fragile peace, the story of Kaelen Silver is a heartrending ballad of vengeance, sacrifice, and the price of power. Tomas Silver, a slave turned assassin, manages to escape the shadow of the Bloody Moon Order thanks to Alenya, an herbalist who restores his humanity. Together they forge a simple life, hidden from a world divided by the gods. But their son Kaelen is born marked by a curse: his body absorbs the world’s vital energy (Nivora), inflicting him with unbearable pain. Although Tomas fiercely protects him, fate is cruel: Alenya dies at the hands of the Bloody Moon Order, and years later, the Five Great Clans—puppets of hidden demons—murder Tomas, leaving Kaelen alone, broken, and hungry for vengeance. Kaelen is not a hero. He is a cunning and ruthless survivor who, after decades of hunting the clans that destroyed his family, fails in his final attempt. Captured and sacrificed in a grotesque ritual, his death is not the end: an ancient demon offers him a perverse deal. “Go back in time. Save your parents. Destroy the seals that divide the world... and unleash Hell.” Upon awakening as a baby in the arms of his parents, Kaelen retains the memory of his previous life. But the path is not simple: to break the seals that keep angels, demons, and the Alliance of Races at bay, he will need the hearts of descendants of heroes, archangels, and demonic kings. How far will he go to rewrite his destiny? Will he become the pawn of greater forces, or will he even defy the gods who manipulate Ethalios from the shadows?

la terre a été envahi par des monstres d'une autre dimension pour se défendre, l'humanité a construit d'immenses murs sur lesquelles des gardes en noirs sont chargés de veiller avec leurs armes à resonance.

In a world of magic, war is always bound to happen. There are numerous realms that make up the universe. And they are under the protection of the world's mightiest warriors known as the realm guardians. These so-called guardians are individually powerful and if they combine their strength altogether, it rivals that of a God. Growing up in the human realm as an orphan, Aeriah was completely unaware that she didn't belong there. One night when she was five years old, she was alone in the backyard of the orphanage where she stays. Having just her favorite book to keep her company, she settled down to read. But as soon as she flipped the first page open, she was blinded by an illuminating flash. Soon after, a formless creature cloaked in serene white light appeared. To her surprise, it turned out to be one of the referred realm guardians. Aeriah, however, was too innocent to be enthralled. Even after all these years, Aeriah continues to recall the memory of that night. She was adopted by a noble family: the Riessevilles. Without knowing that they are a family of mages that came from another world, she would soon learn the truth that the human realm is doomed to be destroyed by the forces of the dark realm. Following their escape, Aeriah then finds herself in a whole new world; a completely different reality, with the goal to discover who she truly is.

Jann Oath has always been an underdog in his powerful family—an ancient lineage bound by oaths and magic. But when his own powers begin to awaken, he finds himself caught between the legacy of domination and a new way of forging bonds. As Jann travels across shattered realms, he must learn to build alliances, unravel secrets of his mysterious past, and face off against rivals who will stop at nothing to control the multiverse. With his childhood sweetheart by his side and enemies at every turn, Jann's journey will define the future of the Oath Family.

In a world fallen past the edge of calamity, a young boy was found wandering alone in a monster-infested forest. Brought out of the forest by the village's protector, Lauri would go on to live his life until one night a special power awakened within Lauri's body. Now a year later Lauri stands prepared to undertake a trial that will determine his future. Little would Lauri know just how much his world would change, from meeting old friends, travelling to new lands and losing everything he ever knew and loved.

Doni, seorang pegawai perusahaan konstruksi terbesar tidak sengaja tercebur dalam konspirasi dan skandal besar direktur perusahaan. Doni harus menanggung konsekuensi atas informasi yang dia miliki. Apakah Doni akan dijadikan tumbal agar perusahaan tidak tumbang?

Title: Human Beast Summary: In the brutal world of organized crime, where weakness means death, Toji Rakos finds himself caught in an unforgiving war between rival gangs. Once just a fighter trying to survive, he is quickly pulled into a larger game where power and betrayal dictate everything. At the center of the conflict stands Black Chaos, the city's most feared criminal syndicate, led by the ruthless Xenon Kaiser—a man obsessed with building an unstoppable empire. But within the organization, cracks begin to form. Kain Vales, one of the syndicate’s high-ranking leaders, secretly plots to tear it apart for his own gain. As tensions rise, alliances shatter, and betrayal becomes a way of life. Toji must decide whether to remain a pawn in this deadly game or rise as a force capable of reshaping the underworld. With every battle he fights, the truth becomes clearer—trust is an illusion, and only strength rules this world. In a race against time, caught between survival and uncovering the secrets that surround him, will Toji Rakos break free from the chaos, or is he just another piece destined to burn in the fire of war?

In a world filled with monsters, demons, and magic users born with elemental powers, a boy is born without any magic or elements. Despite this, he possesses monstrous strength and speed, faster than light. Armed with a mysterious sword that can change shape, he fights against an unknown cosmic force. His journey leads him to uncover the secrets of his origins and the true nature of the universe.

Achem Powers was a man going nowhere. A failure in life, in love, and in career, he never imagined that his story would truly begin only after his death—or what should have been his death. Instead, he awoke in a brutal medieval world where swords and sorcery dictated fate, where betrayal lurked in every shadow, and where ancient horrors clawed their way back into existence. Thrown into a deadly game of survival, Achem refuses to be a pawn. He forges unlikely alliances with Lysara, a hardened warrior with a tragic past, and Garron, a battle-worn mercenary with a sharp wit. Together, they navigate a world rife with treachery, war, and dark magic that defies reason. Their journey leads them to a horrifying truth: Achem is not the only one from the 21st century to have been transported here. Another outsider, one who seems to know more than he lets on, hints that their presence in this world is no accident. Someone—or something—has drawn them here with a purpose. As they dig deeper, they uncover whispers of an ancient and forbidden force—the Abyss Doctrine. A once-mighty kingdom sought to harness its power, only to fall into ruin, consumed by the horrors they created. But the Doctrine never truly died. Cultists, warlocks, and fanatics have begun to stir again, seeking to resurrect the nightmare that once devoured civilizations. Faced with monstrous abominations, blood-soaked battles, and the looming dread of a world teetering on the brink of darkness, Achem and his companions must decide: will they fight against fate, or will they become part of the abyss that stares back? Because in this world, power is everything. And the only way to survive... is to take it.

"No one will ever love you, do you think you deserve love? no you don't..." "I love you, and I'm not ashamed to say it .." "The truth is... everyone deserves love..." love, that mystical force that binds bodies today... love, that sensational feeling...that language that everyone knows...well I don't think I deserve it...at least not ever... That was until I took a cup of this intoxicating black whiskey...Grey Hampton

I am being followed by a monster, putting everyone's lives in danger everywhere I go. A rogue in hiding. I don't want to be killed so I live every day on the run. When will this nightmare end?