The Gargoyle'S Captive

In a fractured world where shadows whisper forgotten truths, a man cursed with a dark awakening hungers for power no mortal should wield. Guided by a forbidden art, he learns to devour the lingering essence of the dead; their strength, their memories, their shadows. However with each stolen fragment, the line between human and something sinister blurs. As ancient forces stir and the ruins of empires watch in silence, he walks a razor’s edge: Will the shadows forge him into a conqueror, or unravel him into the very darkness he seeks to master? The price of ascension is paid in blood but the dead do not rest quietly.....

Staring at the gun pointed at her head, Hannah felt as if she were watching all of her childhood memories. Cold sweat kept dripping down from the smooth skin of her back, making her quiver slightly. "Don't!" she yelled, tears pooling at the corner of her eyes due to being startled almost out of her wits. "S-spare me! Please spare my life!" she begged. Her beautiful eyes, which are struggling so hard as to not let a single tear of hers drop, are looking straight into Ivan's dark ones, looking as if she were pleading for her life. Looking back at her tearful eyes, a mischievous grin appeared on Ivan's lips. His handsome face has a devilish look to it, looking both extremely evil and elegant at the same time. "Why should I? Give me a good reason, and I might be willing to let you live," he asked without moving his gun away from her head. Hearing his words, Hannah's will to survive made her lie within a second. "I-I like you!" she stuttered. Hearing Hannah confess her feelings for him, the small smirk on Ivan's face slowly faded bit by bit. Ivan has indeed told her to think of a good reason for him not to kill her, but not once has he thought that the fair maiden in front of him would suddenly say those words. Withdrawing the gun that was pointed at the girl's head, Ivan placed it on the back part of his waist before he grabbed Hannah's soft cheek with his calloused hands. "You like me?" he asked, gaining a multitude of nods from the girl who was currently looking at the space behind him, avoiding his dark eyes. Unbeknownst to Hannah, a smirk much less mischievous compared to his earlier ones has once again appeared on Ivan's face, and with a wicked glint in his eyes, Ivan spoke. "Prove it" _______________________________________________________________________________________ One day, while she was on a blind date with the son of her brother's business partner, Hannah, the eldest young lady of the Salvador family got kidnapped without anyone knowing. She was brought to the mansion hidden deep within the dense forest on the top of a mountain, and there she met Ivan. The man who looks so simple yet dangerous at the same time releases deadly vibes in him. In her desperation to live, she uttered words that she didn't mean to say. She didn't think twice about saying such words in order to live, but who would have thought that Ivan, the man who smiles like a child while pointing a gun at her head, would take it seriously.

Sophia's life was never hers to control. Born the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, she became a pawn in a game she didn’t agree to play. To solidify alliances, her father sealed her fate—marrying her off to not one, but three ruthless mafia leaders. Each man more dangerous than the last. For them, Sophia is a trophy—a prisoner they blame for their shattered lives and broken hearts. Her new husbands had to sacrifice everything, their former loves abandoned for power, leaving nothing but resentment and cruelty behind. Now, their shared home is a battleground, soaked in tension, hatred, and secrets. But Sophia isn’t just a pawn. She’s a spark ready to ignite. Beneath the scars, she harbors a silent rage—a plan to break free, to turn the tables on the men who claim to own her. Yet even amidst their toxic obsession and possessive cruelty, the lines between love, lust, and loathing blur. How far will Sophia go to reclaim her life? How long before her captors realize the woman they imprisoned is becoming their queen? In a world of blood, betrayal, and desire, who will be left standing when the game is over? Reverse Harem with a Dark Twist: One woman married to three mafia leaders, exploring toxic relationships and intense power struggles. Strong, Resilient Female Lead: Sophia evolves from victim to queen, reclaiming her power. High-Stakes Mafia World: Themes of revenge, betrayal, and survival drive the story’s tension. Blurred Morality: A provocative blend of obsession, hate, and forbidden desire that challenges traditional romance dynamics.

Ban thought he’d seen it all—until he found himself surrounded by beings who make everyday life look like a fairy tale. From fierce beastmen to ethereal magical creatures, everyone here has their quirks… and their secrets. As Ban journeys through this incredible world, he doesn’t just connect with its people—he falls for them. And trust me, things get heated in more ways than one.

AN 18+ ALPHA MAFIA SERIES BOOK 1# CAPTIVE MATE BOOK 2# RUNAWAY MATE BOOK 3# DANGEROUS MATE -+- Caspian is the heir to Moonstone Pack but when his parents die, he’s cheated out of his birthright and treated like a prisoner. He decides to leave, running off to Haines City to start a new life. His plans are instantly cut short when he's kidnapped and auctioned off, and he is bought by none other than one of the Mafia Kings running the city, Asher Knight. -+- Asher shrugged his coat off, the heavy outfit falling to the ground with an audible thud. Caspian watched this happen in apprehension, Mafia King Asher had looked huge with the coat on, and with the coat off, there wasn’t much of a difference. “Come here,” He ordered calmly, the earrings in his ears visible with his dark red hair slicked back. Caspian shook his head again, he had no intention of speaking, ever. Because that would only give away his gender. “I don’t like to repeat myself, Omega.” His voice darkened. Caspian’s heart thudded painfully in his chest in fear, he really didn’t want to get anywhere near the Alpha. He eyed the window longingly before forcing himself to take a step forward, then another, and another… +- THIS IS AN 18+ MAFIA STORY SO IT WILL INCLUDE VIOLENT AND MATURE THEMES, READ WITH CAUTION.

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] The taste of forbidden love is the sweetest agony!! They were fucking right. I, Frery Kane was whipped and captivated by a Lycan Shifter from the Bay Shifter pack in Paradise Bay. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, an irresistible pull I couldn’t deny. Alpha Tor Gale, a Lycan Shifter of unparalleled strength, only of his kind, his blood as intoxicating as ambrosia, his presence a temptation, I couldn’t escape. He made me crave more than I should or was allowed. In Paradise Bay, Vampires and Shifters are bound by ancient laws, their rivalry etched into the marrow of our existence. To meet him was to defy centuries of hatred; to love him was to risk everything. Each secret meeting was a dance with death, a betrayal of the Paradise Vampire Coven, and a rebellion against the laws that chained us. But Tor was my forbidden desire, my beautiful torment, and my greatest weakness. I knew the cost of this love, a love that could ignite war and destroy us both. But how could I resist the one thing that made my immortal heart beat once more? Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So you’ve been following me,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight. His breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. “What gave me away?” I responded my voice as low, deep, and steady. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” My jaw clenched and my gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” I taunted as my voice was laced with coldness to see if he could be threatened by my words. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” I expected him to cover but he stepped forward and responded “If it’s my blood you want,” he murmured, his voice low and teasing, “then come closer and take what you need” The words struck me like lightning, and a fiery heat surged through my veins. My beast clawed at my control, drawn to him in a way that defied logic. His gaze held mine, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t know whether to run or to stay. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, they called me a betrayer. A traitor to the Paradise Vampire Coven. But how could I hold back when I had tasted something far sweeter than immortality? Alpha Tor was my forbidden fruit, the Lycan Shifter Alpha who defied everything I was taught to hate. But when I surged forward, ready to face anyone who dared stand between us, fate revealed the old prophecy hidden in Hanka Island. Alpha Tor wasn’t just my lover, he was my lifetime mate, our bond blessed by the ancient magic of Hanka Island itself. And our love was not meant to follow the rules, it was meant to break them.

This story is about love, revenge, the quest for power, and the right to exist. After being betrayed by his childhood crush and losing his loved ones to a human raid, Erik, a werewolf, ends up on another planet for seven years before he returns to a vastly changed, post-apocalyptic Earth. Originally a timid, unadventurous man, Erik has become far more dominant and assertive upon his return. Together with him comes his beloved but ruthless soul-bound partner and fairy, Elora, who wants Erik to rule and conquer with her by his side. Elora's presence alone makes Erik more powerful than others at this level, but will he find out what else makes him special? Follow them as they use the knowledge and strength they gained on Söl to navigate an Earth filled with magic, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. Along the way, Erik and Elora will meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom Erik might have known in the past, and some he did not, but all with their own story and desires. Will Erik be able to take revenge for the betrayals of the past? And what else will he discover along the way? ****** Disclaimer: There will be some R18 scenes, but most of the time, they will be a part of character development and not simply smut. In other words, if you decide to skip them, you'll likely miss out on some character development, but I promise to keep plot development out of it. No NTR No Yuri (there might be interactions between girls when there is a scene with the MC and more than one woman, though the MC will always be the focus. To be clear, yuri means a romantic/physical relationship between two women, meaning no two women will ever have sexual interactions with each other without the MC present. That said, Elora enjoys serving women up to him on a platter, and watching him have sex with them. She enjoys dominating, observing. and playing with the other women in the MC's harem together with him, and thus will occasionally join him in such a way. I don't believe any of that is technically yuri, but I understand that my interpretation is debatable and if any of those things weird you out, I advice you to avoid this novel.)

In a world where the Lycan King's hatred for omegas is law, Hazel Snow dares to defy the odds. When she's unexpectedly drawn into the King's orbit, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of royal politics and ancient prophecies. As the attraction sparks between them, Hazel confronts secrets and the danger that lies ahead. Will their love be the key to redemption, or will it destroy everything they hold dear?

Ruthless plotting. Endless backstabbing. Twisted families. Selfish interests. Deep rooted passion leading to unknown places. Han Ziyou, our female protagonist has long been known to be a cold, ruthless and unshakable woman whose continuing rise to the top of the business world shakes the world. They say no one can make her bend to them. Not even a man. So don't expect some sad cheating backstory when there is no room for men in her life. But as calm as it seems on the top, everything is in turmoil on the inside. Living through endless assassination attempts is one thing and paying debts are another. "This is the last time. Never again will I slave away paying other people's debts." Han Ziyou swears to herself. However her promise to herself is soon shattered as a twisted plot throws her into the courts of a man too ruthless that even the devil would be put to shame. Long Feng Jian. He's cold, twisted, ruthless and yet still so devilishly charming and he is out to collect debts. What can Han Ziyou do to defend herself against this man that now stalks her like a shadow. In terms of money, power and influence, she can't compare. Trapped as a captive once more repaying unknown debts. Worst of all, he has no intentions of letting her go. They're both ruthless and unwilling to bend. How can there be peace between such clashing personalities? No one is willing to bend easily. No one wants to lower their walls first. But what can be done when physical desire overpowers all else. And just as peace is reached, dark pasts and conflicts rage a storm. Join the two as they battle with each other and the world.

What is the meaning of life? What is the meaning of death? Every day, people are born and others die. All creatures follow the same cycle, but how do we define good and evil? There is a saying: "Retribution for sins may not come immediately, but it always comes in time." Not everything you see is true, and not everything you hear can be trusted. The eternal conflict between light and darkness drags countless innocent lives into its grasp. Beware of karma, for the Eradicator calculates everything. Mercy exists, but so does mercilessness. To the Eradicator, there is no distinction among creatures, no difference between the good and the wicked. All are judged equally. A young man awakens in a coffin, his memories erased, clutching onto nothing but his name. Questions claw at his mind: Who is he? What is his purpose? And why does the world seem so unfamiliar, yet so steeped in judgment and decay? As he searches for answers, he becomes entangled in a web of destiny where the boundaries of justice and vengeance blur. The Eradicator watches, calculating every move, as the young man begins to unravel the truth of his existence—and the power he unknowingly wields.

A boy born with the potential, so great that it threatend the world's powerhouses itself. _____ Born amidst chaos and tragedy, Azhrael, the son of the legendary Frost King and Celestial Witch, carries a burden no child should bear. Half of his soul was dormant into another world, while the other half was left sealed, hidden from the prying eyes of those who sought to destroy him. He was a child of immense potential—his very existence threatened gods and shook the balance of power in the world. However in the main story, Azhrael was only an "extra." A mysterious beautiful boy with snow-white hair and dull grey eyes who exists in the shadow of others, bullied and beaten, unaware of the legacy he carries. That Is Until. _____ Discord- https://discord.gg/sa9wcY8V.

This is a wonderful story of love, betrayal, deceit and mystery. The story of a girl who is head strong to help her father finish what he couldn't finish. She abandons all her dream just to make sure her father's works continue to be at the top. She is restricted by her father's will, which stated she'd have to be married before she takes full charge. Her mother claims to be the CEO of the company, which she says was stated in the will of her late husband and does all she can to lay off her daughter from working there. Read the story to know what happens later

Secretly Captivated was a somewhat annoyingly low-profile Internet CV (Character Voice). In all of his life, he had only dubbed in two radio dramas, yet he stably sat on his throne of the number one CV in the Internet dubbing circle. He was romantic, gorgeous, charming, and touching. When he spoke, you would think that he was looking at you with a somewhat smiling expression in his eyes that made you hold your breath. Would you fall in love with a person because of his voice, regardless of his appearance, age, or family background? Would you fall in love with this person without the slightest hesitation solely because of his voice? If you asked Mo Lan questions like these, she would definitely say she would while nodding her head without the slightest hesitation. Mo Lan believed that the first time she met Gu Yemi was on the high-speed railway that was driving towards Hangzhou when she had kindly reminded him that the railway train already reached the station. However, the first time Gu Yemi met her was actually very late at night in a train on Line 2 of the Nanjing Subway. Afterward, the Internet dubber CV Secretly Captivated who had already mysteriously hidden away for three years announced that he would begin acting in new projects and became active in the Internet dubbing circle again. And after that, he announced that henceforth, he would withdraw from the circle again. Actually, the fact that Gu Yemi only briefly retired in order to find that girl who made a smiling expression from the corners of her eyes to the tips of her eyebrows when talking about him was probably not even known by Mo Lan. Afterward, he told her that in the second half of his life, he only wanted to be captivated by her. With these sincere words, he offered to give me his only and eternal life in the Internet dubbing circle.

In the depths of a cursed reflection, truth and deception blur into one. Vivian Sinclair never believed in the supernatural—until the day she moved into Blackthorn Manor, an old estate shrouded in unsettling whispers and forgotten secrets. A long-forgotten mirror hidden within the greenhouse awakens something inside her, something that shouldn’t exist beyond the glass. A shadow of herself stares back, watching, waiting. At first, the visions are subtle—flickers of movement when no one else is there, a whisper of her name in the dead of night. But as the days pass, the haunting presence becomes undeniable. Her reflection begins to move on its own, revealing memories she never lived, secrets she never uncovered, and a version of herself she doesn’t recognize. Sebastian Graves, a scholar obsessed with the manor’s dark past, warns her that some mirrors do more than reflect—they remember. And the one in Blackthorn Manor doesn’t just hold history; it holds something alive. Something that wants out. As the lines between reality and illusion fracture, Vivian realizes she isn't just being haunted—she is being rewritten. The more she resists, the stronger the presence grows, feeding off her fears, her doubts… and her lies. Because the darkest truths aren’t the ones buried in the past. They’re the ones we tell ourselves. And in the end, the mirror never lies. But Vivian might.

In a world where the skies are ruled by dragons and the mountains hide ancient secrets, a spirited young woman finds herself thrust into the heart of the dragon lands, taken captive by the fierce leader of the dragons. Her father, a renowned dragon hunter, has long been at war with these majestic creatures, and now his daughter is the bargaining chip in a dangerous game of power. Trained from childhood to despise the dragons, she arrives with a heart full of fear and resentment. Yet, as she navigates the realm of her captor, an unexpected bond begins to form between them. In the midst of conflict and betrayal, they discover a love that defies their families' legacies, challenging everything they thought they knew about loyalty, fear, and the true nature of their worlds.

the possession of death scattered across the world ready to wreak havoc

The advent of a transmigration. The humble beginnings that turned to blissful ends. The past that never left. "Blissful ends." He was a nobody before he tried to be somebody. When he tried to be somebody, he got smushed into bloody intestines and guts. When he woke in another world, he was still a nobody, though slightly more alive now. So what did he try to do next? How about you read the story, and find out? Only know that he was not someone who could love a family or protect a stay. But someone who was rammed alongside fate's river torrents and did his best to stay afloat. Anything to keep living. Anything to blind himself from the unchangeable writhing end. The Transmigrater's End Last title change i swear If an owner of an image wants it gone then comment.

Carn wakes up from a vivid dream where he spent a thousand years as a gargoyle, guarding a demon lord's tomb. In this dream, he possessed supernatural powers, including the ability to teleport and instantly kill anyone within range who broke eye contact with him. Heroes, saintesses, adventurers, all fell before him. When he returns to his normal life, things take a strange turn. Carn realizes he still has the gargoyle’s powers, and the world he has woken up to seems different. But adjusting to the new reality is not the real issue. Carn brings back something nobody in this world has imagined. Not only he imports his powers to this alternate Earth, but he also carries over his gargoyle instinct and his hobby. He loves snapping human necks. Whether it's ordinary humans, explorers, super soldiers, cyborgs, mutated beasts, monsters, or mysterious entities from other dimensions, Carn eagerly anticipates snapping their necks, one neck at a time... In secret, of course.

shaurya,a young man, is torn between his duty to marry a woman chosen by his mother and his forbidden love for a supernatural being. As he navigates this conflict, he finds himself drawn into a world of mystery, and where the lines between reality and the unknown are blurred. Will shaurya follow his heart and risk everything, or will he succumb to the expectations of these around him?

There are different types of forbidden love. For example, when a sister loves her brother in a romantic way or when two blood relatives have erotic thoughts towards each other. But there is no love as forbidden as the love between an angel and a demon. It's just like black and white; they have zero similarities. What if this demon is the devil? The king of demons. After Lucifer's deception of mankind, the great and powerful wizards combined their magic and harnessed it to bind the devil in a coffin. But they knew of the devil's strength, so they sent a beautiful woman to his chambers. A woman whose beauty a man could never refuse. Through her, they were able to bind the devil in a coffin and left him inside a cage, magically locked by magical barriers to ensure he would never escape. But what happens when an angel walks into this cave after breaking the barrier?

In the mystical land of Eldoria, a prophecy has foretold the arrival of a chosen one who will wield the powerful Orb of Destiny to vanquish an ancient evil. Little did anyone know, the chosen one would not be a brave warrior or a noble king, but rather a young orphan named Alexander. As fate would have it, Alexander stumbles upon the Orb and sets out on a fantastical journey to fulfill his prophesied destiny and save Eldoria from the clutches of darkness. This is the story of a young hero who defies all odds to become the savior of his land in the face of unspeakable danger.

When 50-year-old Marcus suddenly dies, he gets the shock of his afterlife—he wakes up as his 20-year-old self, but with every memory of his future still crystal clear. With all that knowledge about what’s coming, he has to tread carefully. Each choice he makes has the potential to change everything, and one wrong move could completely mess up the timeline.

As the main character in the story died in Earth while saving his besties child and got reincarnated in another world when he opens his eye he was a energy without and body parts as he travell he a found monster and run away where he was running even he didn't now as he see himself in a cave leading in the darkness

Title: Alpha's Claim Omega's fight Sienna thought being mated to Alpha Lucien Blackthorne was her destiny—until she uncovered the lies that shattered her world. Betrayed, pregnant, and hunted by the very man who was supposed to cherish her, she flees into the dark wilderness with nowhere to turn. When a mysterious stranger with silver eyes and deadly power saves her life, Sienna discovers a truth long buried: Lucien’s exiled brother, Damien, is alive—and he burns with vengeance against the brother who betrayed them both. As danger closes in from all sides, Sienna must make a choice: trust Damien and risk her heart again, or face a ruthless Alpha determined to own her. With secrets unraveling and enemies lurking in the shadows, the fight for freedom becomes a battle for survival. But can a broken bond ever truly be severed? And what price will she pay for justice—and love—when the wolves howl for blood?