Dusk Shine

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

The nascent Chaos had just been carved out, and the barren void welcomed the souls from the Otherworld. As the first soul in the Chaos World, Laine automatically became the God of Spirituality. However, divine power stems from Divine Power, and the existence of spirituality was insignificant; thus, the newly born Laine was extremely weak. With no other choice, to avoid being overturned by the torrents of fate, Laine had to rely on himself. He carved out realms, and birthed lives belonging solely to spirituality. He created sequences, scattering the steps to deification. He wove the Magic Net, enveloping the sky, the oceans, and the land. When the bell of dusk sounded, I raised my divine seat and proclaimed to all beings from the pinnacle of the Spirit Realm: There are two facets to the world, the material and the spiritual. The material belongs to the gods, and the spiritual belongs to me, such is the ultimate truth of all things.

This was a fragmented corner, a world forgotten. On that day, when he was most disheartened, Ning Cheng was forcibly brought here. Because of Ning Cheng, this corner would be renowned throughout the vast Starry Sky, and this world, thanks to Ning Cheng, would shine in the endless universe!

Gary Smith arrived in a peculiar world of beastmasters, where an ancient taboo was reborn from the depth of time, and an evil god was lurking. In this world, birds and beasts, rivers and mountains, even elements could spawn spiritual power and turn into pet beasts. Among them, the powerful ones became ecological niches by themselves, radiating secret realm ecosystems such as the Yellow Spring, Skeleton Kingdom, Succubus Nest, and Kingdom of the Sky Tree, nurturing countless followers. The beastmasters make contracts with the pet beasts, nurture them, and control the spiritual power. After witnessing the "Taboo Sun" event, Gary Smith obtained the ability to extract materials from everything in the world and compile "Secret Food". Through the Evolutionary Secret Food, the combination of "The Shattered Dusk World" + "Ancient Dragon’s Dead Egg" results in the Feast of the End. When the pet beast consumes it, it evolves into the Dusk Dragon God. The Dusk Domain erodes the world, turning into the God at the end of time. The Skill Secret Food allows the pet beasts to plunder skills from everything, becoming omniscient and omnipotent. The Sacrificial Secret Food snatches the taboo time, sacrifices the ancient beings, and blasphemes against the gods. His style of beast control also started to become peculiar. There is the Spider Shadow that devours ancient dragons and weaves dreams of all lives with its threads, the Red Master that pollutes the multiverse, and the Devourer of the Realms, who consumes worlds... In response to this, he explained, "My pet beasts are just a bit peculiar. They really are not evil gods!"

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

One day, Lee Tae-ok, a modern-day Alpha male was reborn as the delinquent character ‘Baek Taeyang’ from a novel… And at that moment, a shining status window appears before his eyes! “Fuck the female character, if you wish to live.”

In 480 BCE, Queen Artemisia I of Caria commands her fleet in the Persian navy during the Battle of Salamis. Known for her strategic brilliance, she navigates the treacherous waters of war and politics, earning respect from allies and foes alike. Amidst the chaos, Artemisia grapples with her identity and the sacrifices required of her as a ruler and warrior. Her courage and wisdom shine through, making her a legendary figure in a male-dominated world.

Ethan is a young boy who is constantly frustrated with his family's constant fighting and bickering. He feels like he has no escape from the stress and tension at home. However, everything changes when he meets a girl named Anya. Every Wednesday, Anya comes to the park near Ethan's house, and she is always full of energy and life. Ethan is fascinated by her spirit and begins to look forward to Wednesdays, knowing that he will get to spend time with her. Anya brings a breath of fresh air into Ethan's life, and he starts to see the world differently. She teaches him to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in simple moments. With her help,Ethan starts to become more positive and hopeful, even when things are tough [ A light story]

Volume 3 Forced away from the magical palace that has become home, Umeko embarks on a journey to The Creator of Japan's shrine with hopes of persuading him to come to his son's aid. Meanwhile, the seemingly all-powerful, Dragon King, Ryu, gains more control over the banished moon god's assets as he prepares to take over all the realms. Surrounded by danger and death during her fight to survive in a life that she previously wanted to abandon, does Umeko have what it takes to commit to her vow of saving Tsukiyomi from the ultimate evil trapping him from the inside? ***** WARNING This book contains graphic, adult content that may be triggering for some individuals, including but not limited to: the opposing forces of good and evil, talking to the Creator, manipulation, imprisonment, servitude, inner conflict, demonic possession, murder, sacrifice, self-loathing, de-programming from upbringing, near-death experience, idolization, differences between gods/humans/demons, blurred lines of friendship, betrayal, discussions of universal domination, casual sex, sex addiction, profanity, theft, mind games, same-sex content, psychological thrill, BDSM, humiliation, mention of group sex, abuse of power, wanting/begging to die, aftermath of self harm, talk of suicide, self-sabotage, harem activities/gossip, mention of threesomes/group sex, and drinking. ***** Find out where your donations go by copy & pasting: https://thisangelshine.wixsite.com/angelshine Stay connected to author's works: https://linktr.ee/thisangelshine

In the shadowed heart of Arunachal Pradesh, deep within the forgotten valleys of Dibang, there exists a place lost to time and wrapped in horror. No map dares mark it, no local speaks its name. It is a place woven from nightmares, where a golden light glows at dusk, and an eerie, seductive music echoes through the mist. This place has but one rule: once you step within its grasp, you belong to it—forever. Those who have ventured close are drawn in, captivated, and when they realize the terrible truth and beg to leave, they find only one way out—a final, blood-stained sacrifice. Enter, and you may never escape.

What happens when a suicide attempt to escape life ,gives you the power to escape death itself, this is the story of Ethan who gets transmigrated into a fantasy Novel he once read ,but unlike the usual where the MC gets transmitted into an extra or a killed third son of a tyrant ,Ethan is transmigrated into the Main character,Asha a god killer who possessed the power that even the Gods don’t possess, TRUE IMMORTALITY, watch as Ethan try to manoeuvre the world full of gods and god descendants , Will he choose different choices,or will he follow what happens in the novel and kill all the gods This is the story of ASHA the immortal, son of HADES ***** (NA the pic in the wallpaper is not mine ,if u want it removed I would gladly do so ) (inspiration was taken from two of my favourite light novels [Rise of the Eromancer] \ [Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades] aside from inspiration this story is purely original (NA : just read it fam ,yes u ,no you ,yes I know u are reading this ,this novel will probably change your life ,no diddy)

A vibrant tapestry of young heroes emerges, each driven by dreams and bound by fate. As they forge their paths in a world marked by the elusive "The Ultimate," their destinies intertwine, revealing shared threads with the legend. amid trials and growth, they face the ultimate question: will their legacy shine as bright, or remain a mere echo of "The Ultimate"

li Liu born on the day of disaster, bringing the winds of heaven, flames of hell. that day was when the heavens shined, and hell raised! as the baby of both races shined in the dark whistle making a name for hell. it was also this day he lost his father and mother, from both of heaven and hell. note to viewers, upload times are always Saturday and Sunday, if there isn't an upload at those days, then I'm probably sick or not motivated to write, ill inform you on the notice chapter if anything where to happen. thank you

Amid the bustling City of Keystone lies hidden groups and buried magic to unravel. What comes are changes in the stars that will shine upon myths and legends, but draw bigger shadows to their truths. It's all too much for Daniel Hart, who just wants to paint for others, but he finds his brush influenced by the slippery effects as maternal mysteries cling to him. WARNING: This is very much full of SMUT before it is mystery and magic. Lots of weird slimy shenanigans too!

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

Sheldon, a weak, aspiring teenager, lives his life in the slums; but one day, he decides to take a change his life, for the better or the worse. He begins his ascent to divinity, battling the tyrants of this world, and finding love in his pursuit of wealth, fame and power.

In the City of Archen, business is what drives everyone. So many activities goin on from dawn to dusk and still, they live in peace though it is an Industrial and Political City. The trend of events take an unexpected turn when the City wakes up to find a lifeless body bearing strange marks and a large bite on its neck. The people saw it alarming and started to panic. Security had to be reinforced and investigation started. For about a year, they found nothing and strangely, no such event was recorded again until recently when it seemed the nightmare has returned.

Vlad, a destitute youngster from the slums, held an unwavering admiration for knights. Following an encounter with a bolt of black lightning, he started hearing a mysterious voice. One fateful day, a knight cloaked in the shimmering glow of the blue moonlight appeared, completely upending Vlad’s existence in the back alleys. This extraordinary event proved that even a faint star concealed among the darkest corners of the nocturnal firmament can still radiate its brilliance, should it yearn to shine. By Indra Scans Join discord! https://dsc.gg/indra

[First death: Betrayal] [Second death: Betrayal] [Third death: I won't die like that again.] Living the life of Shoji, the first king of humans and Alex, a soldier in the war of the modern world. he goes back into his past as a new figure. Legion. Instead of being reborn as a human he finds himself as with a new system and power. Able to evolve himself with his own monster avatars. To achieve his goal of leaving a mark on the world and completing the deal he made to get this third chance at life. Discord- https://discord.gg/yenXvChmJ4

- Unfinished- Finally being redone!! In a universe where death leads to the Sanctuary, governed by the god Vitalis, souls strive to ascend by fulfilling roles and titles. Among them is Cipher, burdened by envy and a sense of insignificance. When he uncovers a hidden truth about the gods, Cipher embarks on a perilous journey to challenge their rule. With the aid of a mysterious system. Discord- https://discord.gg/yenXvChmJ4

In a post apocalyptic world where the human race is in danger of going extinct. Join our hero as he and his friends fight for their survival against human and alien foes alike

The Veil has thinned, and the balance between reality and the Spirit World crumbles. In the decaying city of Greywater, Kaelen Dusk stumbles upon an ancient and forbidden pathway fragment: The Observer. As madness looms and ancient forces stir, Kaelen is thrust into a web of secrets, power, and terror. The era of gods and monsters begins anew. This time the card showing the path of a slayer, the legendary "Slayer".

The valiant and naive daughter of the general and the lady divine was carried away by a bloodied, enigmatic new portal that appeared on the same day a man's soul was drawn into the largest of the two ancient, well-known portals to which no male child was to be sacrificed to,known across all of the kingdoms.Since the portal was unable to claim the life of one of the chosen maidens, who was mentioned in a professy, a curse was placed upon the first-born child of the women whose powers were drawn in on the day of the sacrifice to purify the portal. Divine, the woman in the professy married a mortal, lessening the effect of the curse, which prevented her first child from being tortured and instead reduced her child's life expectancy. Vera, the terminally ill daughter of General Grey and Lady Divine, has less than a year to live.In order for her treatment to begin, she must wed the son of a notorious medicine man who can cure her; however, an unexpected event occurs. Vera awakens to a strange world where, a mortal will cease to exist in 51 days if not brought to the surface. While she is temporarily living with Yong, the enigmatic, emotionless, and heartless prince of the darian world, she eventually discovers that he is the right man for her brief romantic journey; however, Yong stays away from her because of his own curse and buried past.When their two enigmatic and entirely distinct worlds collide, revealing Yong's way of wanting his woman.Will the innocent vera be able to handle his kind of pleasure?Can the naive Vera tolerate his kind of attention? ________ Cover is mine so please don't use it.

Agness always felt like something wasn’t right with her life. Everything seemed normal on the outside—she went to school, had friends, and lived with her parents, who were both scientists. But deep down, she felt different, like she didn’t belong. Then, things started to change in ways she couldn’t explain. It began with strange dreams. Every night, she saw a man with glowing eyes standing in the shadows, watching her. The dreams felt so real that they scared her. Soon, her body began to change too. Agness noticed her senses were sharper than before. She could hear things from far away, smell things no one else noticed, and see details others missed. She even felt stronger and faster, like her body was becoming something else. At first, she thought it was just stress or being tired, but the changes didn’t stop. It wasn’t normal, and it made her feel even more out of place. Her parents started acting weird, too. They became more protective and secretive, whispering about things when they thought she couldn’t hear. One night, Agness overheard her dad talking to her mom about her DNA. He sounded nervous and mentioned something about it being “different.” That was when Agness decided she had to know the truth. Late at night, she sneaked into her dad’s lab to see what they were hiding. What she found shocked her. Her dad had research papers and files about her DNA. Her blood wasn’t normal—it was special. It was connected to something ancient. Agness learned that her DNA carried the gene of the first vampire. Her parents had been studying her for years without telling her. Her bloodline wasn’t like anyone else’s, and now, something inside her had “awakened.” Confused and scared, Agness needed to clear her head. She got in her car and drove, but it was storming, and the roads were wet. Her car slid off the road and crashed into a tree. When she opened her eyes, she was lying on the ground. Then, she saw him—the man from her dreams. He was standing in the rain, watching her with those glowing eyes. She wanted to speak, but before she could, he disappeared into the darkness. When Agness woke up, she was back in her dad’s lab. She had so many questions, and this time, her parents finally told her the truth. Her DNA was unique, connected to vampires through her ancestors. The gene had been dormant for generations, but now it had activated in her. That was why her senses were changing, why she felt different, and why strange things were happening. Her awakening wasn’t just random. It had drawn the attention of others—dangerous people who wanted her blood for their own reasons. Her parents warned her that she was in danger now. The man from her dreams wasn’t just her imagination. He was real, and he had been watching her for a long time. He said he wanted to help, but Agness didn’t trust him. He seemed cold, and she didn’t know if he was an ally or a threat. The man wasn’t the only one watching her. There was an even older, more powerful vampire who had plans for her blood. Her awakening had started something big, and she was at the center of it. Agness didn’t want any part of this vampire world, but she couldn’t avoid it anymore. Her powers were growing stronger, and so was the danger around her. Agness had to decide who to trust. Could she trust her parents, even though they lied to her for years? Could she trust the man with glowing eyes, or was he only using her? Most of all, could she trust herself as her powers kept growing? She didn’t know what to do, but she had to make a choice. Agness knew her life would never go back to normal. The world of vampires was real, and it was coming for her. She had to decide if she would fight, run, or embrace the darkness inside her. Whatever she chose, her life was forever changed.

Arin, a modern-day museum curator from Tokyo, is inexplicably transported to a mystical prehistoric world, awakening in the body of a young girl in the Silverglade Tribe. Isolated by the impenetrable Mist River, the tribe's once-great power, tied to the mysterious Moonfire Crystal, has dwindled over the ages. As Arin grapples with her new identity, she explores the wonders and dangers of this ancient world, uncovering secrets of the stone age. ------------------------------------------------ Hello guys! Thank you for deciding to check out Echoes of Dusk. After reading for so long I decided to write a story of my own. As of right now I plan to update 3-4 chapters a week and will later increase the frequency. I want to create a story that is thorough with no nonsensical plot so please be patient with me. This will be my first book so be sure to comment and let me know your thoughts.

//Synopsis Information// The book follows the adventures of VivaCC, Maya, and Skye as they navigate a world filled with danger and mystery. VivaCC, in particular, is a resourceful and intelligent character who uses his wit to overcome challenges and protect his friends. //Book Structure Information// - Volume [#.#] - The volumes of the book contain multiple [#.#] volumes within them. A new volume (Example: [1.0] ==> [2.0]) indicates a dramatic change in events. - CHAPTER [#] - Each [#.#] volume contains multiple chapters, which are in bold text. These chapters subdivide the volume into shorter sections. //Other Information// - The book is inspired by Super Mario 64 machinima. - The characters and setting are similar to those in Super Mario 64. - The story is full of action and adventure, just like any old Super Mario 64 machinima. - The book is not going to make you toast.

The 200th round of Inter-Galactic Origin Training has begun. New worlds, new lives, new missions. The choices are yours to make. Good luck and may the Celestials shine upon you, Trainee Valeryon II.

Among the professional strategy warfare gamers on earth, Lin Qian easily emerged as the strongest within the industry. After all, there weren’t many who could defeat a perfect example of a hardcore casher! With a twist of fate, the extravagant gamer left the world in an unfortunate accident. Leaving behind his wealth, he was transmigrated. In this new world, Lin Qian had absolutely nothing he could be proud of. As an alchemist, his brewing pot exploded. As an iron welder, cast-iron turned scrap metals. Not to mention, his dismal talents extended to spiritual arrays and beyond. Besides his slightly above average talent in cultivation, he did not possess anything else that had even a slight semblance to a talent. Yet, life was not all bleak. On one fateful day, he discovered a revolutionary change. The mega-empire which dominated the gaming servers, the very land which he reigned over as emperor, had followed him through his transmigration. Not just so, the invulnerable generals, lieutenants, and the million men army had escaped the realm of mere codes and gained the breath of life. Now, as living beings, they swore their allegiance and lives to him, their Peerless Emperor.

"Don't you want to be a S-Lister actor anymore?" "If I can't be one just because I'm in love with someone, then maybe I am not meant to be an actor." Jiang Yuchen (江宇辰) is a B-List actor aiming to be a S-Lister in China. While doing a variety show in the Philippines for finding hidden gems, he met Aliyah Pearl Mercado, a Filipina nurse running her own café who is also his fan. 1 year later, they meet again in the same variety show. What would you do if you find yourself falling for each other? From being a fan and an idol, to being co-workers, to being friends, and to falling for each other. SHOCKS! WHAT A JOURNEY! "Thank you for loving me like it's breathing." English Title: Starlight Shines Across the River and Sky Filipino Title: Liwanag ng mga Bituin, Tumatawid sa Ilog at Langit Chinese Title: 星光闪耀，横跨江天 PS. Light-hearted