When Did Alastor Die

SHADOWFLAME “If you could decide what’s real… would you choose the truth?” In the endless city of Vandral, nothing is remembered — and nothing forgotten. Beneath ashen skies and grinding steel, truth is no longer found — it’s manufactured. The state speaks in the voice of order: “Security is truth. Truth is structure.” But behind the mirrors, something else watches. Kael was told that fire purifies. That burning leads to freedom. He knows now: that was a lie. Hunted by memories that shouldn't exist, haunted by a voice that should be dead, Kael finds himself caught between the machines of empire and the shadows of rebellion. In secret catacombs, contracts are written in blood. In archives of liquid memory, people vanish before they’re ever known. And in Kael’s hand: a flame that doesn’t burn — it freezes. As reality fractures and forbidden forces stir beneath the surface, Kael must confront a terrifying question: What if he’s already dead… and this world is his punishment? From the depths of imperial silence to the whispers of the underground, five powers wage a war of unseen truths. But there is a sixth path — a force that doesn't ask what is possible, only what was necessary. Shadowflame is a dystopian dark fantasy about memory, identity, and the cost of knowing. And Kael is about to learn that the most dangerous thing in a world built on lies… is the truth.

Zukhanyi has lived a life carved in shadows, her hands stained by a fire she never meant to light. Naledi carries scars she never asked for, protecting a secret that changed her forever. When their paths cross in a quiet village outside Durban, what begins as survival becomes something far deeper — love, built in silence, cemented in truth. Together, they create Embers & Ash, a charcoal business built with strategy, sacrifice, and secrecy. But as they rise, the world begins to notice — and so do those who want to see them fall. Haunted by their pasts, hunted by corrupt officials, and bound by a love that refuses to break, Zukhanyi and Naledi must decide: keep hiding, or burn everything down to protect what they’ve built. In a world where truth is dangerous and love is rebellion, silence may be the only weapon left.

One scam package, That's all it took to drag the 17-year-old Cail into the world of the void. ... He thought he had ordered a limited-edition sneakers. But what came was a shady-looking package on his front gate. It smelled like rotten egg and sulfur. Inside the package was a strange box. It's filled with eccentric junk. They looked very intricate and mysterious. He thought, ''I probably got someone else's package, a package from someone that was very interested in mysticism.'' An old coin, a cracked compass, a ring with an ugly center stone, and some other weird looking trinkets. So he did what any broke student would do: He sold it. He figured someone might want them for cosplay or something. Well, except the gold-rimmed glasses that seemed to fit him very well. "Damn, I paid 7,000 nu for that sneaker; I better get something out from this scam package." Then all hell broke loose. Strange people started approaching him. People brought that junk. Very strange people wearing suspicious get up trying to buy those stuff in the sketchiest manner possible. As he kept selling, he realized that the box was refilling, it seemed to have an endless supply of those strange stuff. Those people called it 'artifacts'. Then one day he woke up with a strange tattoo on his arm; inside the tattoo was an independent space containing the box. It is basically inseparable from him. "I didn't ask for any of this to happen. But now, strange people come to me with desperate offers. Money, memories, and even soul." He's just trying to survive high school while earning some money! He had no idea what was going on, but apparently, this thing that he got? It's not just an artifact. It's a contract. As Cail navagates school life, part-time jobs, and otherworldly clients, he starts asking the real question: When did I become an artifact dealer?! By day, he is just an ordinary student, a NPC character. And by night? He is The Dealer. Selling ancient items and dealing with people that he probably shouldn't be talking to. "Since I'm already in this mess, might as well profit off of it."

He died at the age of 32. In the real world, he never achieved anything. But there was one thing he had mastered: games. When he opened his eyes again, nothing made sense. This place looked like a game — but it wasn’t a simulation, and there were no simple quest logs. No rules were explained. No one offered guidance. Only floors lay ahead. Each one a new trial. A new choice. A new threat. No one has ever cleared this game. Maybe that’s why… it’s his turn now. He will either rise— Or vanish without a trace. Rise or Die Not everyone gets a second chance. But he did. And this time, he won’t stop until the end.

In the war-torn continent of Elaria, rifts known as the Voidscars have begun tearing through reality, unleashing creatures from beyond the known world. These fractures were opened through dark rituals by the Cult of Vokh-Tar, devoted to awakening an ancient god who whispers through time and madness. Alongside his return, the Marked Champions have reappeared—beings blessed since ancient times by a primordial force. Rare and powerful, they are both salvation and danger. Some rise to fight the darkness. Others feed it. As the kingdoms of Verdant and Frostfall burn in endless war, the world around them crumbles. Magic in Elaria is potent—but perilous. It feeds on the soul. And when pushed too far, it doesn't merely kill… It changes you. Not all monsters crawl out of the rifts. Some are born from within.

Archer Bennett, der mit seinem derzeitigen Leben zufrieden ist, wird plötzlich erstochen und verliert alles, was er liebt. Er findet jedoch schnell heraus, dass der Tod nicht immer endgültig ist. Als Kind mit dem Namen Archer Ashguard wird er in eine magische Welt transmigriert und findet sich verlassen wieder. Verloren und allein, mit geheimnisvollen und starken magischen Fähigkeiten. Er begibt sich auf ein Abenteuer, das manchmal lustig, manchmal ernst ist und in dem es viele Mädchen gibt! Begleite Archer auf einer legendären Reise, die die Welt verändern wird. Keine NTR, Yuri oder Vergewaltigung. ----------------------------------------------------- Wenn Sie mich unterstützen wollen, kaufen Sie einen Kaffee - https://ko-fi.com/neganspalace Ich werde hier und da ständige Änderungen vornehmen, um die Grammatik und die Geschichte im Allgemeinen zu verbessern. Charakterzeichnungen auf Discord. Zwei Kapitel pro Tag. 500 Steine = 1 zusätzliches Kapitel. https://discord.gg/rkyQyz85DJ

When Adelaide Sage loses everything that mattered she must find a way to rebuild and rediscover herself.

Your loved one was murdered. You know who did it, but they walked free. What would you do? The system failed them... So they built their own. Where guilt has consequences. And what is sown is reaped. Someone always pays. The only question is... how much?

Transportado para um mundo onde tudo é decidido por sorte, Alastor recebe um orbe mágico, uma guia Pixie... e dez chances no Gacha Infinito. De armas lendárias a criaturas épicas, o destino agora está nas suas mãos. Mas algo está errado. Alastor está neste novo mundo sem nenhuma memória sobre quem ele realmente é e sobre sua vida passada, mas de alguma forma tudo aqui parece normal. Sua sorte incomparável chama a atenção de várias entidades neste mundo, será que a sorte de Alastor é uma benção ou uma maldição? Avalie, comente e adicione à sua biblioteca! Sua opinião é vital para que Alastor alcance o topo do Gacha!

Exiled war-chief Senjar returns to a broken land with one goal—build an empire from the ashes. With rogue mages, loyal outcasts, and a terrifying power burning inside him, he defies the Empire’s chains and carves his name in blood. The rebellion was just the beginning.

Five thieves. Four kingdoms. And emperors with world-ending power. Magic is forbidden. Laws are absolute. And betrayal is met with death. What began as petty theft unravels into something far darker— when soldiers return without memories, and ancient powers awaken. Between love and blood, secrets and revenge… anyone could be the hero. Or the killer.

"Aria", sagte er sanft. "Heute ist dein Geburtstag." Es war keine Frage, aber ich nickte trotzdem. "Der Mond ist heute Nacht voll", fügte er mit leiser Stimme hinzu. "Du wirst an der Zeremonie teilnehmen." "Natürlich, Ältester", antwortete ich verwirrt. Alle Achtzehnjährigen nahmen an der Zeremonie teil. Es war unerlässlich. Er lehnte sich vor und roch sanft. "Du spürst es bereits, nicht wahr? Die Veränderung." Mein Herzschlag setzte aus. "Welche Veränderung?" Ältester Malins Augen verengten sich. "Interessant. Sehr interessant." Er griff in seine Tasche und holte einen kleinen Beutel hervor. "Trage dies heute Abend." Ich nahm es zögernd an. Darin befand sich ein einfacher Mondstein-Anhänger mit einer Lederschnur. "Aber das ist für—" "Trage ihn", unterbrach er. "Verstecke ihn unter deiner Kleidung, wenn nötig, aber trage ihn." Mondsteine waren kostbar. Sie unterstützten unsere Verbindung zur Mondgöttin während der Zeremonien. Allerdings wurden sie nur Wölfen aus einflussreichen Familien (Alphas und Betas) gegeben. Nicht Omegas wie mir. "Warum?" fragte ich. Ältester Malin blickte zu Mira, bevor er seine Aufmerksamkeit wieder mir zuwandte. "Weil jemand Geheimnisse über dich hütet, Kind. Und heute Nacht könnten diese Geheimnisse enthüllt werden." ~ Ich war nie wichtig in unserem Rudel. Omegas wie ich dienen, unterwerfen sich und überleben. Wir träumen nicht von Liebe. Wir träumen nicht von Macht. Sie war die zukünftige Luna. Ich war nur das Mädchen, das aus den Schatten beobachtete. Aber alles änderte sich an meinem 18. Geburtstag. Ich spürte die Bindung. Ich traf meinen Partner. Einen der Söhne des Alphas. Aber der Alpha hat Drillinge, und ich spürte die Partnerbindung mit allen dreien, und es scheint, dass die drei es auch spürten — drei perfekte Krieger, drei mächtige Alphas, drei Geheimnisse unter der Oberfläche verborgen. Einer von ihnen ist meine Bestimmung. Einer von ihnen lügt. Und einer von ihnen könnte mein Tod sein. Die Mondgöttin macht keine Fehler... aber diesmal glaube ich, sie hat mir zu viel zugemutet.

She had no choice but to marry him. However, she never expected to find love twice in her lifetime. When young and beautiful Enya (Rose) is bound to an immortal sorcerer, she is thrust into a world of magic, mystery, and power. Trained in the arcane arts, she falls for a mortal king and a gifted seer only to be betrayed and heartbroken when tragedy strikes. Fleeing the wreckage of her shattered heart, Enya returns to the sorcerer she once resisted, seeking comfort in his arms and the shadows of the past. Love blooms where she least expects it, but the memory of the seer still lingers. Years later she visits him, only to find time has taken what magic cannot protect. In a bittersweet farewell, he lets her go, leaving Enya to carry the weight of love, loss, and a life that never ends. A tale of passion, betrayal, and the price of immortality. Enya’s journey will leave you spellbound.

Was war schlimmer als der Tod selbst? Nun, es war das Sterben in dem Wissen, dass dich niemand vermissen würde, in dem Wissen, dass dein Tod ein Gefallen für alle war, die du je kanntest. Genau so fühlte ich mich an dem Tag, an dem ich starb. Ich war das uneheliche Kind des Eclipse-Alpha-Königs, und in einer Zeit, in der der Bund zwischen Mann und Frau als heilig galt, war ein uneheliches Kind nichts weniger als ein Sakrileg... Es war seine Schuld, er liebte eine andere als seine Gefährtin... Es war seine Schuld, er hatte Geschlechtsverkehr mit einer menschlichen Frau. "Es war alles seine Schuld, mein einziges Verbrechen war, dass ich aus seiner Lust geboren wurde. Aber warum war mein Vater, der Alphakönig, in Sicherheit, während ich stattdessen gehasst, verachtet und für alles verantwortlich gemacht wurde? Warum musste ich das Druckmittel meines Vaters sein, um seine Ziele zu erreichen? Warum musste ich mit meinem eigenen Stiefbruder verpaart werden? Warum konnte ich nicht wie alle anderen eine Abfuhr erhalten, sondern wurde von meinem eigenen Partner ermordet? Warum wurde ich getötet, bevor ich überhaupt eine Chance zu leben hatte? Ich hatte tausend Fragen und doch gab es niemanden, der sie beantworten konnte, und genau so bin ich gestorben... Warum also flatterten meine Augen an diesem Tag auf, einen Monat vor meinem Tod? War es wegen meines kleinen Geheimnisses? Ein Geheimnis, das ich niemandem außer dir erzählen werde... Nach dem Titel meiner Geschichte musst du denken, dass ich ein Omegawolf bin... Nein, da liegst du falsch... Ich bin kein Omega-Wolf, ich bin ein Alpha-Wolf und mein Name ist Omega. ~Zweites Buch der Werwolf-Wiedergeburts-Serie. *Kein Prequel oder Sequel zu 'The Alpha King's Nemesis', beide Bücher sind nicht miteinander verwandt, mit Ausnahme des Weltsettings und des Werwolf-Wiedergeburts-Konzepts. *Das Titelbild stammt aus dem Internet, alle Credits gehen an den ursprünglichen Künstler.

What happens when reality starts to bug out and your life as you know it is flipped upside down? Anomalies that couldn't possibly exist start to pop out of nowhere. This was the exact situation Magnus found himself in after a bizarre glitch yanked him from his own universe and tossed him into another. In this new, fantastical world brimming with magic and supernatural phenomena, Magnus's unexpected arrival landed him in possession of the Command Console, a tool that seems to be able to edit almost anything. With it, Magnus creates a variety of supernatural abilities that defy all common sense, even in a world of fantasy. Whether it was one that granted him truly endless strength or the ability to create detailed simulations of reality within his own mind, anything was possible. But Magnus isn't the only instance of such logic-defying abilities. All over the world, glitches are starting to manifest in weird ways: a brick that could knock anything unconscious with a single touch, a child whose perception of the world could affect reality, or even a woman who was, inexplicably, everyone's mother—there seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind any of them. When faced with all of these chaotic elements, Magnus comes to a decision. "Alright, if these are all glitches, then I'll simply have to be the one to fix them." Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. (Around 7:11 PM Eastern Standard Time) - This novel is also being posted on Royalroad, and can be read here; https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/84118/when-fantasy-glitches The Royalroad version is 10 Chapters ahead and has the original format.

Ava Carter is a hardworking single mother whose world is unraveling faster than she can keep up. Struggling to make ends meet, she faces a brutal day where everything goes wrong: she loses her job, her landlord demands eviction, and her daughter falls gravely ill with no insurance to cover the costs. Desperation drives Ava to a local bank, seeking a lifeline but what should have been a simple plea for help spirals into chaos when a violent robbery erupts, and she is falsely accused of being involved. Branded a criminal and hunted by the law, Ava finds herself on the run, with nowhere to turn except to Ethan Cross, a brooding undercover detective with a haunted past. Ethan is skeptical of Ava but senses the truth beneath her frantic story. Forced together by circumstance, their fragile alliance becomes the only hope for clearing her name and exposing a far reaching conspiracy orchestrated by a ruthless ex-boss who will stop at nothing to keep his secrets hidden. As danger closes in from every side, Ava and Ethan must navigate a treacherous world of lies, betrayal, and hidden agendas. Their growing attraction complicates every decision, pushing them both to question who they can trust and what they’re willing to sacrifice for love and justice. In a game where hearts are the ultimate collateral, Ava must decide whether to surrender to despair or fight for her daughter, her freedom, and a chance at a new beginning.

"You of all people should know this — you can NOT play fair in an UNFAIR world!" Winter Ogundele was born a princess of Egwura to a weak mother and an absent father who ruled from a distance so cold it burned. Left to the wolves of the court, she clung to one soul who dared to stand beside her, Zaynah, her best and only friend whom she believed saw her. Her mother’s death broke something within her. Her father’s silence only poured salt in her wound. So she searched. For strength and for power all for the reason to be seen, respected but most importantly loved. She waged wars and won, yet never earned the respect of the court. One day she returned home triumphant, at the gates, Winter expected cheers. But instead, she was draped in chains and charged with treason. Branded a traitor and hunted by the very kingdom she bled for, Winter flees into exile with her enemy, only to discover her father’s heart isn’t cruel... it’s cursed and controlled. With whispers of sea-born magic thick in the air, she makes an unthinkable sacrifice to save the only family she has left. But power always comes with a price. From her ashes rose not a woman. Not a soldier. But something much, much worse: a god with a score to settle. This isn’t a story where true love’s kiss saves the day. This is the story of a girl the world rejected. So what happens when she stops asking to be loved? And instead demands to be remembered? ⸻ ⚠ Content Warning: This book contains strong language, controversial themes, moral ambiguity, graphic sexual content, and scenes of violence and emotional trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised. ⸻ Trigger Warning: Includes depictions of sex, abuse, blood, grief, and morally gray characters. Not suitable for sensitive readers. ⸻ Note: This story walks the edge of pain and power. It’s raw, explicit, and unfiltered. Read only if you’re ready to bleed with it. Author’s Note: Thank you for choosing to read my book. Voting, Comments, Shares and Ratings would always be encouraged, welcomed and appreciated by your girl xoxo Samantha

He cursed the book. A world of swords and sorcery. A chosen hero. A demon invasion. And an ending where everyone dies no hope, no survivors. When Kiran wakes up inside that very novel, not as the hero, not even as a villain, but as a nameless extra, an orphaned commoner with no talent and no future, his first thought is simple: "I'm screwed." But fate isn’t done playing games. In a world where magic flows like air and one’s potential is determined by how fast they can circulate mana, Kiran is hopelessly slow. Armed with nothing but fractured knowledge from a book and a stubborn refusal to die, Kiran sets out to survive the academy where nobles, knights, and prodigies gather and where the seeds of the world’s destruction are quietly taking root. As cracks begin to appear in the fate of the world, and the truth behind demons and destiny unravels, Kiran realizes he wasn’t reborn to become a hero. He was reborn to do what the hero couldn’t.

In a vast cultivation world shaped by elemental forces and ancient powers, a mysterious young man splits into seven distinct clones—each embodying a unique element and personality. As they journey across the lands, facing trials, forging bonds, and uncovering forgotten secrets, the balance of the realms begins to shift. From sacred mountains to forbidden archives, the brothers encounter powerful clans, ancient beasts, and lost arts that hint at a deeper destiny awaiting them all. Unbeknownst to the lower realm, the gods of the higher world—the True Gods—begin to stir. A crack in the void sends shockwaves through the divine, igniting suspicion, greed, and hidden loyalties. Among the gods, old rivalries and buried truths resurface, particularly involving the fallen Eternal Clan and a mysterious heir. As the brothers travel separate paths across elemental lands—Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Light, and Darkness—threads of fate slowly draw them toward a grand confrontation. Secrets, betrayals, and the burden of identity threaten to unravel everything. In a world where cultivation decides fate and gods interfere with mortal destinies, the seven must discover not only who they are—but what they must become. Their choices will shape the fate of all realms.

Lance Mercer's life is painfully normal. He works IT support in a basement office where printers scream, coworkers cry over Bluetooth, and lunch is a rotating tragedy of lukewarm noodles and existential dread. He's got a dog named Dario, a cursed coffee addiction, and a daily goal of making it to 5:01 PM without committing a felony. Then he buys milk. Now he's being hunted by unmarked helicopters, cultists in cow masks, and possibly the U.S. government. Reality keeps glitching when he sneezes, his dog might be telepathic, and there's a chance he's bonded with an ancient cosmic dairy god. He just wanted cereal. (Inspired by DanDaDan and Parasyte: The Maxim)

Skylar James is no stranger to struggle. A 20-year-old underdog surviving on scholarship, late-night shifts, and self-made grit, she moves through life with her guard high and her heart locked. Masculine-presenting, proud, and emotionally guarded, Skylar has one rule never need anyone. Avery Sinclair has everything money can buy status, luxury, a last name that opens doors before she knocks. But privilege doesn’t protect her from silence. Cold family expectations, a curated image, and an identity wrapped in gold chains keep her from asking the question she fears most: Who am I without all this armor? They are both studs. Both dominant. Both used to leading, never chasing. And neither of them has ever looked twice at someone who looked like the mirror. Until now. When a random locker assignment turns into tension that simmers in silence, Skylar and Avery find themselves circling a connection they both deny. It’s not attraction. It can’t be. They don’t fit. They’re not supposed to. But glances linger too long. Words cut too deep. And slowly, their carefully built personas begin to crack. As lines blur and walls close in, the question isn’t whether they’re falling it’s whether they’ll let themselves. Because love between two studs? That’s uncharted. Forbidden. Beautiful. And if they let it… it might just ruin them or set them free.

Takara Minami has always been a burst of light in the darkest rooms—talkative, expressive, and stubbornly hopeful even after losing nearly everything. When he transfers to a prestigious high school and moves into the dorms, he’s forced to share a room with the last kind of person he can understand: Kayo Tsukishiro. Quiet. Reclusive. Precise. A boy with headphones always on and eyes that never quite meet his. At first, they clash. Loud meets quiet. Chaos meets control. But over late-night arguments, silent dinners, and the fragile intimacy of shared space, something begins to grow—something that looks a lot like friendship. Maybe even more. As their lives intertwine and they move through school, loss, distance, and first heartbreaks, Takara and Kayo learn that love isn’t just the fire between opposites—it’s the slow burn of choosing someone again and again, even when it’s hard. Even when it means letting go. Years later, fate brings them back together—older, bruised, changed. Living across the hall from each other in a Tokyo apartment building, they’re faced with the echoes of what was and the question that never really died: Can you still fall in love with the person who once broke your heart—if they’ve become someone new? A coming-of-age, slow-burn boy’s love story about grief, healing, and the long road to choosing love with your whole self. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com”

Mira Yoon’s childhood was measured in silences—words trapped in her throat by a stutter that made her the target of bullies. Until a quiet boy with too-long bangs began orchestrating her rescue with soccer ball distractions and Friday strawberry milk cartons left like secrets on her desk. Then one day, he vanished overseas, taking her only solace with him. Twenty years later, Mira has rewritten her story: a confident real estate agent with a wall of conquered words in her apartment. But when assigned to pitch to reclusive investor Jae Park, she walks into a glass-walled office and finds herself pinned under a gaze that feels like coming home.

*** Heads up: I write full-bodied chapters. If you’re here for quick 1k updates, this might not be your style—but if you like emotional depth, tension, and real progression, welcome aboard *** Park Eun Shin was the golden girl, top student, cheer captain, and girlfriend to beloved football star Lee Jae Vin. But behind the scenes, Jae Vin was dangerous. When transfer student Hae Seung Jee appeared, quiet and sincere, Eun Shin was drawn to him until a violent tragedy shattered everything. Seung Jee was shot… and disappeared. Ten years later, Eun Shin crosses paths with a cold, unfamiliar man who looks just like him and claims he doesn’t know her. As the past resurfaces, so do long-buried secrets. Was he the boy she loved, or part of the darkness that tried to erase her? When the truth finally comes out, will she be strong enough to survive it? *** This story contains mature themes including abuse, trauma, and violence. Reader discretion is advised. ** WHAT TO EXPECT: -slow-burn -emotional tension -layered trauma recovery -raw storytelling This is a raw version of the story. Enjoy

An einem regnerischen und kalten Herbsttag, wie er in dieser Jahreszeit so oft vorkommt, kämpfte ich mich durch die unaufhörliche Nässe. Der peitschende Regen prasselte gegen mein Gesicht und lief in kleinen Bächen über meinen triefnassen Regenmantel. Mein schwerer Rucksack zog an meinen Schultern, während ich versuchte, meinen Arbeitsplatz möglichst schnell zu erreichen. Es war ein Tag wie jeder andere, oder so dachte ich zumindest – doch das Schicksal hatte andere Pläne.

Living in seattle has been very strenuous on Maya as she had to do all kind of job to cater for ten year old Jasper . Their parents died five years ago in a car crash and the workload has been pushed onto Maya . She had to shuffle her life of working at a bar and also taking good care of Jasper. Let delve into this thrilling romance fiction as we unravel Maya's life after encountering the cold,renowned and richest ceo in Washington.......will their encounter be a turning point in Maya's life or will it cause more harm than good??