Im The Night Garden

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

Rossie, a senior at Haul Academy is restless and torn between her crush on Michael and the pressures of exams. Unable to sleep, she wanders the campus at night and discovers a hidden, magical garden glowing with moonflowers and jasmine tended by the enigmatic Midnight Gardener. This mysterious figure, cloaked in a long coat and hat, teases out Rossie’s secret feelings for Michael, offering her a moonflower that pulses with light and thrives on truths. The Gardener’s cryptic advice and the garden’s strange allure pull Rossie into a web of self-discovery. Driven by rumors, Rossie visits the old library to confront a cursed mirror said to reveal one’s destined love or greatest loss. To her shock, the mirror first shows the Gardener’s face, then Michael with her rival, Angela, fueling her fears of rejection and inadequacy tied to her parents’ divorce. Returning to the garden, the Gardener suggests the mirror reflects her fears and not fate, urging her to face her truths without anxiety. Emboldened, Rossie confesses her feelings to Michael in the courtyard, learning he likes her too, though rumors and Angela’s influence complicate things. Their playful banter sparks hope for a deeper connection. However, during a literature class, Rossie is haunted by the Gardener’s spectral presence, visible only to her and a chilling message on the chalkboard: “The garden’s watching.” Her outburst in class draws attention, but the Gardener vanishes, leaving Rossie questioning reality. As she grapples with the Gardener’s cryptic influence and her own insecurities, Rossie realizes she must confront her fears to pursue her feelings for Michael. The story blends magical realism with a coming-of-age narrative, exploring themes of love, self-doubt, and the courage to face one’s truth.

The Story of friends having vacation in the forest but one challenge made by themselves, made them lose their two friend. But then, one girl from the group went back to that forest in search for them after year, will she find any clue? or she'll be in danger too? The night is dark enough to change their fate. -------------------------------------------------- "don't waste your diamonds like that baby" "i hate you" "the vengeance has begun" "i will take what's mine"

In a city that never sleeps — and never dreams — a series of mysterious murders begins to unfold. No witnesses. No fingerprints. No clues. Only one sign left behind: the number 17. Detective Soren Blackwell, known for his cold logic and piercing eyes, is assigned to the case. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes… the truth is watching him, too.

Hasumi, the Princess of the Northern Empire runs away from her duties as a princess and heir for the throne along with a servant boy, Shuihan. They travel the world which is divided into four empires and end up solving mysteries and problems around the world while Hasumi fulfils her interests by learning about more plants. But the mysteries began to conspire and they get stuck in more rigid situations. They manage to escape, barely. When her blood is royal, certain problems arise.

Hari itu, adalah hari yang paling dibenci olehnya. Istrinya meninggalkannya begitu saja, membawa pergi anaknya yang masih berusia belia. Membuangnya yang sudah melakukan apa saja demi membahagiakannya seperti membuang sebuah sampah. Hari itu, ia bersumpah. Jika ia, mendapatkan kehidupan kedua, ia takkan menyianyiakan itu. Ia bersumpah akan membunuh siapa saja yang mencoba merebut kebahagiaannya, tak peduli dengan konsekuensinya. Ya, itupun jika ia mendapatkan kehidupan kedua, setelah menggantungkan lehernya di tali. Ia sudah muak dengan kehidupan penuh kekalahan, ia ingin mengakhiri semuanya. Hari itu, ia terlahir kembali sebagai seorang bayi laki-laki, anak dari bangsawan miskin dari dunia yang asing. Tidak ada peralatan canggih, yang ada hanyalah pedang, sihir dan senjata mekanis sederhana seperti senapan jadul di dunia nya. "Akan kulindungi, akan kulindungi memoriku ini, dan akan kulampaui kehidupan busuk lamaku, dengan kehidupan baru yang lebih baik." GARDEN MEMORIES

Leo Ramirez was just another struggling college student—quiet, broke, and constantly looked down on for being poor. He worked odd jobs to support his sick mother, and his dreams of success seemed like distant stars. To make things worse, the girl he loved for two years, Belle, dumped him coldly for a richer man—humiliating him and breaking his heart in the rain. But everything changes overnight when Leo receives a mysterious message: he has inherited a hidden fortune from a grandfather he never knew existed. Suddenly, Leo finds himself the richest man in the country… and no one has a clue. Determined to keep his wealth a secret, Leo decides to quietly change his life—starting with rebuilding his family, taking back his dignity, and helping those who once looked down on him realize the kind of man he truly is. As he navigates through betrayal, power, and unexpected allies, Leo learns that true wealth is not just about money—but about self-worth, loyalty, and how far you're willing to go to protect what truly matters. He was once mocked for being poor. Now? He's about to shake the world in silence.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

//chapters almost every Thursday// Evan Solene’s arrival at the Veiled Academy is supposed to mark the beginning of his prestigious education in the magical arts. But instead, it quickly becomes a descent into a world of secrets, power struggles, and forbidden magic. Beneath the academy's prestigious reputation lies a hidden truth: its true purpose is far more sinister than anyone knows. In the midst of this shadowy realm, Evan finds himself drawn to Selene Arkwright, a mysterious and compelling student with a lineage that connects her to the academy’s darkest history. As their bond grows, Evan discovers Selene’s crucial role in a centuries-old conflict that threatens to tear the academy—and the magical world—apart. The more Evan uncovers about the academy’s true purpose, the more he realizes that his arrival is no accident. The academy isn't just a place of learning; it's a breeding ground for the next generation of dark mages, and the students are nothing more than pawns in a deadly game. With powerful forces aligned against them, Evan and Selene must navigate a web of lies, betrayal, and temptation that threatens not only their love but their very lives. At the heart of this treacherous institution stands Mira Solene, a teacher with a brutal reputation, who harbors her own dark ambitions. As Evan and Selene uncover Mira's role in the academy’s corrupt leadership, they must decide how far they’re willing to go to expose the truth and free themselves from the academy’s deadly grip.

Crystals of hope. Lana a 16 years old innocent girl chosen to be the guardian of the village. Valoria a quiet , peacefully village got blessed with the unique treasure. In a deep village of ancient times lived the garden of crystals which which always blessed the people with eternity. It was the people's responsibility to protect the garden of crystals. So many dark sorcerers wanted to gain control over the crystal garden because of its powerful magical powers. But the villagers had to fight to their hardest to stop evil in their village. Every after 1000 years, a new guardian of the crystal land is chosen. At this time, Lana Alexa was chosen and she was accompanied by Rylan Dian. The struggle for protecting the garden was the sacrifice of their own lives, they always fought with powerful and most powerful darker and evil sorcerers but they never gave up. Their motive is to keep and protect the crystal garden.

××× In a world where immortality is the price paid for a great sin, humanity’s cursed few walk the earth—living forever but forever burdened. Though eternal life grants them incredible powers and ageless bodies, it also carries a cruel catch: the only way they can truly die is at the hands of one another. As centuries pass, distrust, hatred, and violence fester among these cursed beings. Our protagonist is one such immortal, haunted by the weight of endless years and the mystery behind their curse. Driven by a desperate need to understand the truth, they embark on a journey to uncover the origins of their sin, the reason for their eternal punishment, and whether redemption—or final death—is even possible. ×××

In Northern Song dynasty Bianjing, Yuan Ruolan’s privileged life unravels when her family’s patron is arrested for sedition. As political suspicion spreads, her father, the principled official Yuan Zhen, secretly seeks help from old allies to protect both families. Amid the turmoil, Ruolan falls in love with a man above her station, but duty and family honor make their union impossible. Drawn into a world of danger, longing, and intrigue, Ruolan must choose between her heart and her family’s survival.

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

Evans Diamond vivait une vie insouciante et ne manquant de rien. Jusqu'au jour où il fut au courant du secret sombre de ses parents. Une sorte de secte vouant un culte à des ombres maléfiques. Il fut soumis de force à ce culte en me transformant en ombre. Mais il réussi à garder une part humaine et devint un être mi-humain, mi-ombre. Chaque nuit il doit survivre et échapper à ces ombres qui le surveillent le jour et l'attaque la nuit, bien décider à faire de lui l'un des leurs........

In a world filled with mystery and wonder, a botanist named Rowan embarks on an epic journey to uncover magical plants hidden within three legendary dungeons Dungeon Top, Dungeon Under, and Dungeon Overworld. Each plant he discovers not only grants him incredible power but also unlocks fragments of his long-lost memory. Alongside NPCs he meets on his quest, Rowan must face ferocious monsters, terrifying dungeon bosses, and a truth far greater than himself. Through his adventure, Rowan learns that tending to plants is not just a matter of life and death but a bridge that connects the past and the future in order to save the world.

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

Annie only wanted a peaceful start. A new school, new classmates—maybe even a real friend. Instead, she found cruelty behind smiles. Betrayed and broken by those she trusted, Annie becomes the target of a powerful group of girls led by Rose—protected by influence, feared by everyone, and untouchable by the school’s authority. Left traumatized and alone, Annie nearly gives up… until a single friendship sparks a fire within her. Together with Kayla, another student sick of the silence, Annie begins a quiet war—training in secret, gathering evidence, and striking back from the shadows. One by one, the roots of the “Rose Garden” begin to unravel as the truth goes viral, and the hunted becomes the hunter. But Rose’s power runs deeper than anyone imagined—and the closer Annie gets to exposing it all, the more dangerous the game becomes. In a world where silence protects the guilty, one girl dares to grow thorns.

Jill Andrew, a young woman in her early twenties, sleeps soundly in her bedroom. For months, she has been haunted by disturbing dreams that blur the boundary between fiction and reality. When she awakens, traces of those dreams remain, leaving her bewildered and terrified. Jill Andrew grew up as a lonely child. Her parents were rarely present, as they frequently travelled. In their absence, she was looked after by the housekeeper, Anna Cole, whom she learnt to see as a mother figure. Anna was the only constant in her life, as her parents were often absent. Her mother, Sharon Andrew, greets her with a warm smile this morning. On a rare day off to honour their long-lost mother-daughter bond, Jill appreciates the comfort and enjoys the normalcy of the situation. But beneath her cheery face lies a deep worry, a secret she can't even confess to herself: she hasn't had her period in months. The next day, Jill confides in her best friend, Alice Thompson, who encourages her to consult a doctor. The truth that follows is more horrifying than either of them could have imagined: Jill is three months pregnant despite having never had a sexual encounter. Medical tests confirm the unbelievable, throwing Jill into a tailspin of disbelief. Even Alice, her ever-rational buddy, finds it difficult to comprehend. As Jill's bewilderment worsens, her dreams become more unsettling. One night, she awakens in her bedroom to discover Larry, a mysterious and frightening being, sitting calmly at the foot of her bed. He claims to be the father of her unborn child, a being stranded between worlds who uses her body as a portal to return to Earth. His terrifying words reverberate in her mind: "I live in you now." Jill is left on the verge of a nightmare, unable to awaken from the horrors unfolding in her life. As she struggles with the reality, she must face the terrifying prospect that her pregnancy is the consequence of something far more sinister and beyond her control. In a world where reality shifts, Jill is compelled to reexamine everything she thought she knew, including herself. Can she evade this unseen influence or become a vessel for something unspoken? As the line between dream and reality blurs, the answers lie in the shadows, waiting to be discovered.

At St. Lucia All Girls Academy, rivalry is tradition. Between the elegant Primrose Union and the rebellious Iris House, love is forbidden. But when two first-years from opposite sides start falling for each other, they’ll risk everything to rewrite the rules—one stolen smile at a time. Can love really bloom where war never ends?

The safest person, perhaps the dangerous person

After losing his mother as a child, Hoshino Aki clings to the legend she once told him—every 400 years, a falling star brings a celestial girl who grants a wish to someone in true need. Now, 20 years later, Aki is a high school student who has long dismissed the tale as a fantasy. But when news of a rare celestial event shakes his world, forgotten memories resurface. Could the legend be real? And if so, will he finally receive the wish he once longed for? As the fated night approaches, Aki is about to discover a truth far beyond his imagination.

Clare has always been the girl who kept her heart—and her body—guarded. At 18, she’s known for her faith, her purity, and her refusal to fall prey to the reckless pressures of high school life in suburban America. But everything changes on the night of the school’s homecoming party. Enter Lucien: the mysterious, magnetic new boy whose charm and talent on the football field quickly make him the center of attention. While every girl falls for his allure, Clare is the only one who resists—until peer pressure and loneliness push her to let her guard down just once. That single night of surrender unlocks a darkness neither of them could have imagined. Lucien is no ordinary boy—he carries a curse from the underworld. When Clare and Lucien cross the line, Clare unknowingly becomes a vessel, inheriting a terrifying power that twists her world upside down. Soon, Clare’s life spirals out of control. She experiences vivid, uncontrollable dreams, and every encounter becomes a trap—those who come close to her become obsessed, possessed, and transformed into carriers of the same dark force. What started as one reckless night evolves into a supernatural epidemic of lust, addiction, and demonic possession that threatens to consume her school, her friends, and her very soul. In a battle between temptation and redemption, Clare must navigate a treacherous path—where every choice comes with a price, and every night could be her last. Will she find the strength to break free from the darkness, or will she become the queen of a new underworld? Just A Night is a gripping, spiritual thriller that explores the deadly consequences of peer pressure, the power of sin, and the fight for salvation in a world where the lines between good and evil blur.

On a sunny day, on the border between Summer and Autumn, Lauriel was sitting among the snowy white clouds. He was sprawled on his back, leaning comfortably on the fluffy clouds as his feet were hanging. Maybe someone else in his position would take time to marvel at the scenery. Lauriel completely disregarded the way sunshine was breaking around him, creating translucent colors and lights, and the precipitous height that allowed him to observe the world stretched beneath him. Some might say it was because he was arrogant and too self-observed to pay attention, but it wasn't true. On some other day, he would pay attention or enjoy it, but not on this one. Lauriel was an avid reader and often times you could find him immersed in a book or in a search of a tome. This particular time, he was reading a beautiful book made out of pure white pages and most perfect ink. The covers had a beautiful handmade painting depicting a single tear falling into a river, yet just from a single glance, one could think that what he was holding was a river, as it seemed as if it was flowing, until it finally disappeared into golden edges, whose only job was to capture it from disappearing from the covers. One might take joy just from looking at it, which was the reason why Lauriel was holding the said book, but after one looked at his expression, it seemed as if it was a huge steaming pile of shit. His light grey eyes were glaring at the lines he was following, mouth hanging open as his features were twisted into a disgustingly appalled expression. Next second, Lauriel closed the book with a snap and yelled in frustration as he threw the book as far away as he could - the book flew over the clouds, which left its perfect covers wet from accumulated water, but it didn't stay wet as it kept flying through the air like an arrow, accumulating more speed the further it went, as a small airplane, with its pages rustling like leaves until finally, it landed into a volcano. Lauriel dashed through the clouds towards his house, his dazzling white cape hanging off his shoulders, as a loud bang could be heard, followed by a shriek nearby. "Can you please stop throwing all the books you do not like into a volcano, Lauriel my dear?!" sounded a slightly annoyed female voice. Lauriel turned on his heel, his expression still annoyed, and appeared right next to a black-haired woman. Her back was slender, turned towards him as she was looking in the distance where an erupting volcano could be spotted. Her black eyes stared into the distance, as her thin lips were twisted into a line. "I will not. They don't deserve a better fate, Miki. You should have read this, this....." Lauriel paused mid-fit, as he was trying to find a proper word to depict it vividly to Miki. "Abhorrence." he finished.