Grimdark Terrain

Synopsis for "The Forgotten Secrets of the Empire" Ali, a young man with an enigmatic past, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the hidden truths of a long-forgotten empire. As he delves deeper into the ruins of this ancient civilization, Ali discovers that an unimaginable power lies buried within the empire's secrets. Along with his loyal companions, including a mysterious elder and a band of rebels, Ali must navigate treacherous terrain and battle against powerful foes seeking to resurrect the empire's dark legacy. But the more Ali uncovers, the more he realizes that the fall of the empire was no accident—it was a betrayal that could threaten the world once again. As danger mounts and time runs out, Ali must decide if he is willing to pay the ultimate price to save everything he holds dear.

Saïna n’a jamais pu faire qu’un seul choix, celui de fuir. Elle n’a pas choisi de naître à Egara, ni le feu comme don et encore moins son regard couleur de sang. Il en va de même pour les voix qui depuis toujours résonnent dans son esprit. Devenir chasseuse non plus n’a pas été un choix, seulement un moyen de fuir son village et le harcèlement collectif qu’elle y vivait. C’est dans une autre fuite qu’elle a pu choisir pour la première fois. Un voyage unique pour Catarphone, le joyau du nord de l’Incendie, cité réputée pour son peuple insoumis, ses sempiternelles querelles et son académie, où l’avenir du royaume est formé. C’est là-bas qu’elle rencontrera son destin, et qu’importe lequel du moment qu’il la tient loin des montagnes qui l’ont vue naître.

It was the season of rain when I first heard those melodies. Under the drenching sky, I was counting the sorrows of my life, While someone else was embracing each moment of theirs with the falling raindrops. And then, that voice... Soft, yet reaching straight to the heart- "Live, for life is but one-stay happy and spread it around. We are companions in this journey till death... Just give me your hand..." There was something magical in those words. It felt as if the rain had touched my sorrows, As if someone had called my name, As if an unseen hand was pulling me out of the darkness..

Reborn and returning, he possesses medical skills, can practice immortality, has a slave who is the king of killers, and a maid who is the school beauty pursued by everyone. Even casually taking out a piece of trash can shock the world. His return has set this world ablaze.

On the night of our wedding, my husband left me in the middle of the journey home. Walking in eight-centimeter high heels and dragging a cumbersome wedding dress, I finally made it back. But that's not the worst part. The worst was coming home to my husband and a beautiful woman, full of enjoyment as they shared a candlelit dinner. Su Nian was overcome with rage. You want to pour wine, huh? Alright, I can do that. However, sorry to disappoint, but the only person I'll be pouring wine on is you. My new novel "For the Love of a Billionaire: The Boss's Addiction to Marriage" has started serialization. The quality of my work is guaranteed, please read with confidence!

Mu Yangling was reborn into a hunter's family, and she expected to live a simple and happy life. However, a disaster almost shattered their home. His father was conscripted into the army because of a war, and the whole family had to follow and settle in a farming village. Unfortunately, they couldn't even distinguish the seedlings of the five grains. As Mu Yangling looked at her mother and younger brother, who were on the verge of tears, she straightened, lifted her head, and said, "It's okay. I have strength." She also had some agricultural knowledge from a thousand years later!

[Industria del Entretenimiento + Protagonista Femenina Fuerte + Historia Refrescante + Identidad Oculta] La Joven Maestra de la Secta del Clan Tang, Tang Shu, que era hábil en Técnicas de Veneno y Armas Ocultas, había transmigrado y se convirtió en una novata de 18º nivel, debutando como actriz secundaria. Después de que se emitió un programa de variedades: —De hecho, creo que Tang Shu es algo mona. ¿Hay algo mal conmigo? —dijeron los haters. Cuando el Instituto Nacional de Investigación de Ingeniería Mecánica anunció: La señorita Tang es nuestra consultora de investigación designada clave. —¿Qué? —exclamaron los haters. Cuando un experto autorizado en medicina china reveló durante una entrevista: El desarrollo de un nuevo tipo de medicina debe mucho a Tang Shu. —¿No es esto demasiado coincidente? —cuestionaron los haters. Cuando el Departamento de Restauración de Porcelana declaró abiertamente: Nadie supera a Tang Shu en los campos de restauración de porcelana y caligrafía y pintura. —¿No será que esta flor de loto blanca se está volviendo un poco demasiado embriagadora? —se preguntaban los haters. Cuando una gran V de Weibo con millones de seguidores reveló accidentalmente su rostro durante una transmisión en vivo... —¡Los haters declararon que les habían explotado la mente! *** Jing Yu, el favorecido hijo del cielo, siempre había tenido un control de hierro y una carrera de éxito hasta que —conoció a Tang Shu. Dentro del cine, después de ver cuatro o cinco películas seguidas, se dio cuenta de que la persona sentada a su lado no había cambiado, disfrutando del popcorn con gran deleite. —La garganta de Jing Yu se movió ligeramente; esta mujer estaba coqueteando con él. Enfrentados en una cafetería, ella sacó casualmente una pajita de doble extremo y la colocó en su taza. —Los ojos de Jing Yu se tiñeron de rojo; ¡esta mujer definitivamente estaba coqueteando con él!

Sixteen years after transmigrating into the world of cultivation, Lu Yi's long-lost cheat finally awakened. The cheat was a simple task panel where one could earn various rewards by accepting and completing tasks. Lu Yi was surprised to find that he could publish tasks for himself and complete them for rewards. So Lu Yi embarked on the path of self-publishing tasks for himself. He published a task for himself to "practice the Divine Sword technique ten times," and upon completion, his level in the Divine Sword technique increased by one. He published a task for himself to "defeat an outer disciple," and upon completion, he obtained a precious Perfect Qi Condensation Pill. He published a task for himself to "break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm," and upon completion, he obtained a top-grade magical weapon. Without realizing it, Lu Yi found that even becoming a saint or ancestor seemed easy with this system.

On a rainy night, inside a small café, Edgar and Victor meet by chance after years of separation. Sitting by the window, they watch the rain trickle down the glass, bringing with it forgotten childhood memories. Between laughter and playful banter, they recall the moment they once tried to taste the rain. But time has passed... does it still taste the same? "It's Raining Memories" – A short story in a single chapter

[Industrie du divertissement + Héroïne forte + Histoire rafraîchissante + Identité cachée] Le Jeune Maître de Secte de la Secte Tang, Tang Shu, expert en Techniques de Poison et Armes Cachées, avait transmigré et était devenue une débutante de 18e rang, débutant comme actrice secondaire. Après la diffusion d'une émission de variété : Détracteurs : "Je pense réellement que Tang Shu est assez mignonne. Ai-je un problème ?" Lorsque l'Institut national de recherche en génie mécanique annonça : Mlle Tang est notre consultante de recherche désignée clé. Détracteurs : "Quoi ????" Lorsqu'un expert autoritaire en médecine chinoise révéla lors d'une interview : Le développement d'un nouveau type de médicament doit beaucoup à Tang Shu. Détracteurs : "N'est-ce pas juste trop coïncidentiel ?" Lorsque le département de restauration de porcelaine déclarait ouvertement : Personne ne surpasse Tang Shu dans les domaines de la restauration de porcelaine et de la calligraphie et peinture. Détracteurs : "Cette fleur de lotus blanche ne devient-elle pas un peu trop enivrante ?" Lorsqu'un grand V de Weibo avec des millions de fans a accidentellement révélé son visage lors d'une diffusion en direct... Les détracteurs ont tous déclaré que leurs esprits étaient soufflés ! *** Jing Yu, le fils favori du ciel, avait toujours eu une main de fer et une carrière réussie jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Tang Shu. Dans le cinéma, après avoir regardé quatre ou cinq films à la suite, il réalisa que la personne assise à côté de lui n'avait pas changé, savourant le popcorn avec beaucoup de plaisir. La gorge de Jing Yu bougea légèrement ; cette femme flirtait avec lui. Face à face dans un café, elle sortit nonchalamment une paille double face et la plaça dans sa coupe. Les yeux de Jing Yu virèrent au rouge ; cette femme flirtait définitivement avec lui !

In a universe devastated by unending wars, deadly cults, supreme religions, and slumbering giants, Vance awakens as a soldier first and a hunter second, pushing his humanity to the background. He confronts a grimdark world filled with supernatural forces, including Ascension—an unseen power that distorts flesh and shatters minds, offering a perilous path to supremacy for both the weak and the strong. To evolve is to gamble your soul, while refusing means placing your life in the hands of Warlords and Eldritch Creatures that roam the vast expanse of space. Burdened by the desires and regrets of his past lives, Vance finds himself at a crossroads, faced with the choice between evolution or destruction, as the weight of his history looms ominously above him.

[Warning! Contains sex scenes, lemons and perverted MC. Read at your own risk.] Rain, a typical young master, led a fine life, enjoying power and status. But once confronted by the hero, Rain suffered a crushing defeat. Unable to accept this reality, he continued to confront him, not knowing that he was doomed to defeat from the start. Eventually, when Rain had lost everything he held dear and was in the depths of despair, the fog in his head cleared and he realized. "What the fuck am I doing?" "Why am I not using my brain and d*ck to defeat the hero? After that, Rain found his own way to crush the hero... ---- What about the story? {Milfs, A lot of Netori and Stealing, Large harem, Oyakodon, Mature Women, Virgins, Yandere, Twins, Waifu of different races, Beast girls, Dragons, Elves, Succubbs, Demons, Goddesses, and lots of other cultural stuff} Of course, No Ntr, No Yuri. And what about the Main Character? {Highly Possessive, Shameless, Genius, Knows what he Wants and Gets it} ---- What about the bonuses? Dragon + 2 chapters Magic Castle + 5 chapters Everything Other + ??? chapters (Gift to find out...) ---- Link to discord: https://discord.com/invite/gcFdZvk7QM

Nobles. Hunters. Warlocks. Sorcerers. Monsters. Beasts. And Loch, an orphan with a tainted arm, is about to get a perilous crash course on how these mighty creatures weave their webs of power in a world where the supernatural goes hand in hand with science. The world of Aegis is filled with all manner of powerful beings, but these powerful beings didn't start strong; they grew, evolved, and ascended. By twisting the power of the Tainted Aether, the very lifeblood that runs through all things in the world of Aegis, humans have taken a step to rise above their original status as prey and have joined the ranks of the predators. After millennia of fortifying and no small number of sacrifices, Humans have cut a slice of the hazardous lands for themselves, with their ringed cities built on blessed soil and defended by magic and machines, each ruled over by a being so powerful they are title with the name of royalty, Monarch. Some Humans have begun to be born and die without seeing a shadow of the many monstrous existences that used to have a human or two for breakfast. It is in one of these ringed cities where an Orphan born with a common deformity due to Tainted blood is about to learn what it takes to rise above the masses and ascend to the almost mythical level of Monarch. A GRIMDARK story filled with classic sword and magic elements but also a very heavy sprinkling of guts, guns, and glory. Humans can only rise past their limits by hunting the many beasts and monsters that roam the lands of Aegis.

Bobby travaille dur pour se prouver meilleur que ses pairs sur le Terrain d'Entraînement en Arts Martiaux, mais juste au moment où il est sur le point d'abandonner, un mystérieux objet noir, semblable à une bille, se fusionne avec son œil gauche, lui octroyant les pouvoirs des dieux anciens. Avec ses nouveaux pouvoirs, Bobby se lance dans le voyage pour devenir le plus grand artiste martial de tous les temps...

After solving a mystery at their summer camp, four kids and their dog decide to form a mystery gang and solve mysteries worldwide. They ride their all-terrain vehicles and their group's car worldwide, looking for more mysteries to solve. They examine clues and suspects and get chased down by ghosts and monsters until they trap and unmask them.

5 years after the unfortunate event, Rain who became a cold hearted person dedicated just to his illegal work, is now facing a new mafia arriving in town by the name Hades.

Cara Davies is a young lady who thinks she's hopeless and unlucky finding love, she has never experience true love and hopes she does soon, on the other hand there is Victor Michaels, who got heartbroken in a terrible and unexpected way and vowes he will never fall in love again... These two meet and what does fate has install for them? Read to find out more. . . .

Auteur : Takumi YOSHINO (RIP) Murgenia, un continent situé dans un autre monde. Résistant encore à l’influence de la Révolution Scientifique, cette terre continue de transmettre les anciens vestiges de la magie. C’est un monde régi par l’épée et la magie. Une longue période s’est écoulée depuis la Grande Guerre qui a englouti tout le continent. Mais cette paix fragile arrive bientôt à sa fin. Zarmine, un grand royaume situé au nord du continent, a subi une renaissance en l’arrivée de son nouveau roi. Insatisfait du peu de pouvoir qu’il possède, le désir de conquérir le monde l’a consumé. Par ordre de son roi sans égal, l’Armée des Ténèbres a envahi plusieurs pays, les plongeant dans les flammes de la guerre. Sunkwoll, un petit royaume situé au sud-ouest du continent, faisait partie de ces pays envahis. Son pouvoir national ne s’était même pas étalé sur 10 % du continent. Le moral des troupes était au plus bas. Quant au roi actuel, les privilèges qu’il donnait aux nobles lui a fait perdre l’affection de son peuple. La fin du frêle royaume de Sunkwoll… semblait imminente.

HERE’S TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL The rain hasn’t fallen on Mercer Street in over forty years. Water is rationed, the market thrives, and the people live hidden from time itself—until she appears. Margo arrives at the doorstep of an old apartment house, soaked from head to toe in something impossible. Rain. She doesn’t know where she came from. She doesn’t remember how she got there. But she smells like a storm from another time, and that scent is about to change everything. Park and Key, longtime friends and misfits of Mercer, take her in—one fascinated, the other suspicious. As they uncover the mysteries of her past, they find themselves tangled in a web of forgotten histories, secret societies, and a reality they were never meant to question. Time folds. The past whispers. And in a world where water is worth more than gold, the girl with the rain might just be the key to everything. A mind-bending dystopian fantasy soaked in jazz, opium smoke, and the scent of lost memories. Mystery, time distortion, and a city lost in its own legend A girl who shouldn’t exist—and the men drawn into her storm Secrets buried beneath the market and the gatekeepers who guard them A journey through a world where the past is a whisper and the future is unwritten Here’s to something beautiful. Here’s to what comes next.

"Four Years Ago, She Was Forced to Cancel the Engagement! -- Now, Her Twins Are Teaming Up to Help Their Real Daddy Win Her Back!" To the world, she is Riane, the elusive, breathtaking songstress whose voice can move millions. But behind the glamour, her heart beats with a single purpose—reclaiming the son stolen from her. When Steven Lawrence, the wealthiest man in Star City, grabs her chin and warns, "Don't even think about marrying me," he remains unaware that his son has already reunited with his twin sister—and the two babies have launched a mission to bring their parents back together secretly!

A plane crashes on an undiscovered island. Kitagawa is a flight attendant who felt like giving up after not being able to pay off the loans that her late father left behind, her life gives her another chance to live....... or so as she thinks, but the island she landed on contains dark secrets and unknown creatures. Uncover the secrets of island along with Kitagawa and the survivors. Read Acid Rain to discover more.

Enel, a pale and sickly-looking young boy with no knowledge of his true origins, escapes from his village into the vast and unforgiving desert. Desperation drives him to survive the relentless heat and treacherous terrain until he stumbles upon a hidden region veiled by an otherworldly illusion. As Enel explores the hidden region, he uncovers clues and the profound secrets of Aether. Along the way, he encounters strange creatures and long-forgotten civilizations . A map found in an abandoned inn becomes his guide, leading him through the enigmatic horizons of this new world. After escaping from the hidden region almost at the cost of his life he meets someone who is bound to bring change to his and that someone also knows the truth about his past which he wants to know at all costs, learning about his past he decided to become a disciple of the eccentric stranger who promises to give him the power to shape his future. He meets allies and adverseries, he also undergo unpleasant experiences and learn hard truths which shape his life and view of the world

Stranded in the rain, Anaya never expected a stranger to know her name. His presence was both a mystery and a warning. Who was he? Why was he protecting her? As secrets unfold, she realizes this encounter was no coincidence—it was the beginning of a fate she couldn’t escape

Ethan goes out of business and enters “Boundary City”, a supernatural city similar to his hometown but full of strangeness. He gradually discovers the city's abnormalities: The streets are filled with unnameable monsters (such as long, thin, black shadows and “rain frogs” in the freezing rain); His own home is an “Otherworld” (an anomalous space separate from reality), and a locked room in his house contains Seraphina, a sealed living doll; He has the ability to come back from the dead, his body strengthens after each death, and he is able to pass through “gates” to travel between different Otherworlds.

This is my first poetry to my BFF, written on March 7th, 2023. Peach blossom bloomed as gorgeous as bloom rain By: Amoureax Amant Peach blossom bloomed as gorgeous as bloom rain, at branch in full peach blossom on mountain, but left tree branch with wind through amber lake, toward fragrant sea like drifting snowflake. Just left when butterfly danced through peach tree, just left when hummingbird echoed with bee, when rising sun turned dark cloud peach blossom, when drifting rain fell from misty cloud dome. What if peach blossom stayed till September, peach blossom might neither dance through water, nor travel with light breeze through small arbor, toward vast sea like boat sailed from harbor. What if peach asked of peach blossom's journey, here's the answer, freer than in valley.

Every 100,000 years, a holy being is born, foreshadowed by rain in a place of death. Legend believes killing this sacred entity grants one a unique, ultimate ability. However, a million years have passed without the birth of a single holy being, and no one knows what became of the previous ones. There are whispers that the royal families have slain them all and that the gods are punishing humanity—condemning them to suffer in an era where holiness has lost its power. The oracles have lost sight, and demons and the undead have begun their conquest. The youngest prince of the Valgulas Empire, Emrey, finds himself amidst this chaos. As demons and the undead conquer lands, desperation drives humans to embrace demonic powers in a bid to obliterate their foes. Ulrik stands on a battlefield where humans and non-humans clash in a brutal fight for survival. Though humanity is united, the end looms near. But just as the war reaches its breaking point, the heavens open, and the rain begin to fall. “Salvation!” the people cry. “The gods have finally heard our prayers!” Yet, as they rejoice in newfound hope, the rain gives way to a river of blood flowing into the abyss. In a world where the divine is both a curse and a salvation, Emrey must navigate treacherous alliances, confront his own ambitions, and ultimately face the path that could lead him to become a God—or the harbinger of further destruction. Rain of Divinity is the first book in the Beyond the Clouds series. Each book will have 600 chapters.

The world has beautiful roses as well as torns that carve up Leansei's beautiful life into a miserable existence. Until he met the vicious, cold, arrogant guy that he met for the second time after having an incident. He transmigrated from the other body, which he had no idea what was happening or who it was, but it altered his life until he found out that his life was in grave danger. The black organization is after his life, but he can't stay longer. The dark secrets unfold and the perfidy is revealed. Will he still go back or stay even if it is not possible? ________ This book is open from other platform as well

VA: DIAMOND TO RAIN follows Satou Senji, a young student who roams the streets of Japan at night, exploring abandoned places and encountering other individuals who, like him, feel like outcasts in society. Set in 2009, the story dives deep into the lives of misfits—people who are disconnected from mainstream society, each with their own struggles and reasons for feeling like they don’t belong. Satou’s solitary hobby of wandering at night brings him into contact with a diverse group of people, each with their own backstory. Along the way, he meets several girls who, like him, have chosen to stay away from society or are living in isolation due to trauma, societal rejection, or personal choices. The story paints a picture of these lost souls finding connection in each other amidst the backdrop of Japan’s urban decay. One of the key figures in Satou's journey is Kanako Ryoyo, a 19-year-old girl who is a victim of human trafficking. She’s tough, cold, and emotionally guarded, but after escaping her captors, she ends up hiding in an abandoned asylum, where Satou first finds her. Their connection grows as Satou helps her find refuge at his home. Kanako is a complex character—nonchalant and blunt on the outside, yet deeply affectionate in her own way. Her trauma, mixed with Satou’s kindness, leads to a slow but steady emotional connection. As the story unfolds, Satou and the people he meets face personal challenges, emotional dilemmas, and moments of redemption. The narrative explores themes of broken families, societal rejection, the psychological toll of isolation, and the complexities of human emotions. The presence of illegal activities like human trafficking and underground bars also adds a dark layer to the story, setting a gritty tone for the series of encounters Satou has with those seeking meaning outside of society's rigid expectations. With a strong focus on psychology, adventure, and romance, VA: DIAMOND TO RAIN is a deeply emotional journey of outcasts, exploring how they navigate the world while searching for a place where they belong.

257 years ago, two countries were reduced to dust for calling his wrath. After the incident not one drop of rain fell. Fearing the demon lord’s power, all races stopped the ongoing war. Peace finally returned, bringing new changes. But the demon lord disappeared...