Countess Sorrow

[ a rework of this novel is in progress please do not read to avoid further confusion] Louis Chesterton, or now known as Louis Lancaster, has recollections of a life that has been nothing short of a living nightmare since he was able to form memories. His existence has been plagued with tragedy from a young age until the end of his life. Despite this, he clung to life, sustained by the memories of his beloved family. That was until he met the woman who liberated him from his misery. He cherished her, holding her in the highest regard, willing to lay down his life for her. However, this unrequited love could not continue indefinitely. Although he lived each day in torment, he found solace in the fleeting moments he spent with his lady. He believed that one day he would finally attain happiness and that his sorrow would not last forever.

Ah, Noxvara… a paradise plucked from the fever-dream of a dying girl, stitched together with golden threads and perfumed lies. You see, this island is no blessing. It is the last, desperate wish of a young girl who refused to die in sorrow— It is a world she gave birth to, where pain was banished and reality itself became her plaything. And look, what a world she made! Beauty so cloying it stifles, gardens so sweet they rot on the tongue, a sky painted gold to blind the eye and silence the soul. Its people—ha!—glorious, laughing puppets, all hollow smiles and empty shells, more concerned with their own little pathetic dreams than the truth festering beneath their feet. They worship joy, they shun pain, and in doing so, they have become monsters. ...There is nothing so grotesque as a happiness built atop oblivion. Over them all reigns our Noxvara, the “Origin,” herself, a ruler who smothers sorrow with kisses and sews wounds shut with lies. She is our mother. The mother who would rather see her children die, than ever taste the poison of truth. But even illusions here are made of dreams. Into this paradise, arrives a “Savior”—the literal concept of hope, sent by Noxvara herself to preserve the dream from the creeping rot. Ah, but what is she truly saving? A world that devours its own memories, a people who would rather forget than awaken? Beneath every song lies silence. Behind every smile, a hatred. The greatest curse of us is not that we're dying, but that we can't die.

In a land where kingdoms march to the rhythm of crowns, Where blades are silent, and hearts beat in chains, One boy hums to himself beneath a broken sky— Unaware that his song will one day shatter empires. Ren is born nameless, crestless, and forgotten. But he listens. To the wind. To the fire. To the whisper of metal, old and aching for memory. For in this world, blades once sang—not with words, but with will. And Crowns… Crowns do not rule with justice, but with rhythm. A rhythm etched into bone, bound in sorrow, And worn by kings who have traded their souls for command. But Ren does not march. He does not shout. He moves. He dances. And in his steps, the song begins anew. Through war, betrayal, love, and legacy, Ren must face the silence imposed by power, And awaken a forgotten truth: > That blades do not belong to kings. They belong to those who listen. So come— Step softly. Listen closely. And when the steel begins to hum... You’ll know the story has begun. ---

Aether Moirai was never meant to be free. Born from the final spark of the Abyss, a forgotten god's last act of rebellion, Aether is forged as the vessel of the Abyss—a being whose powers grow stronger the more his mind shatters. Trapped in enemy lands, bound by a system called the Codex that rewrites history itself, Aether must survive a world where truth is a luxury and stories have teeth. Haunted by what he was made to become, and burdened by powers that awaken only at the edge of madness, Aether walks a path between divinity and ruin. As kingdoms fall under the chaos of corrupted tales, Aether discovers that true freedom isn’t running from fate—it’s confronting the thing that wrote it. This is the story of a boy made from sorrow. A king born from the end.

Why were we not born equal? If god had the power to end suffering… Why do we still live like this? Why can’t I be happy? So let me take your place. But before one fixates on a goal… We must return to why they had it in the first place. This is the story of an ordinary soul, reborn into an extraordinary fate— A path unwalked. A destiny unwritten. With a mysterious system and a power bestowed by a mysterious individual with unknow intentions, Vergil will rise. To challenge the heavens. To rewrite the rules. To mock the one above as the Clown that entertains god. But as he ascends… He will come to know joy, rage, love sorrow anger — And the dread that comes with feeling them all. Will he carve his own destiny— Or be consumed by what lies beyond it? — Inspired by “Magic Emperor” and “Returned 10,000 Years.” All credit to their creators. This is an original, fan-inspired work. Join the community: https://discord.gg/QQJykMZn

“You weren’t supposed to die yet.” Shi Yue was executed without a name, without a grave, and without anyone to remember him. But instead of death, he woke up inside a forgotten temple — a ruin suspended between time and reality, inhabited only by a god no one worships and a contract written in light. The Forgotten God doesn't remember his own name. Shi Yue doesn’t remember his past. But when they’re bound by an ancient contract — offering life in exchange for memory — a slow unraveling begins. As the two wander through a broken world where gods are vanishing and history is being rewritten, Shi Yue begins to uncover divine secrets, past tragedies, and the truth about his own soul. And somewhere between silence, sorrow, and stolen memories… a love too deep for time to erase begins to bloom. But in a world where to remember is to suffer, will love be salvation — or the final curse? ---

In a land scarred by war and forgotten by the gods, three strangers awaken in a world not quite alive, not quite dead. Shadows whisper through twisted forests, yokai roam ancient ruins, and a torii gate stands far in the distance — the only clue to a way forward. Bound by broken memories and an unspoken sorrow, a sickly boy, a cold-eyed archer, and a wandering swordswoman must navigate this dreamlike realm where grief takes shape, and the past refuses to stay buried. But survival comes at a price — and in a place where time bends and the dead still walk, even the truth may be a curse. Withering Away is a dark fantasy tale of memory, guilt, and what it means to carry the weight of the life you left behind.

"Just leave, boy. I have arranged a marriage for you, and she's a stunning beauty. Consider yourself lucky!" With his master fleeing with the money, Lin Chen, filled with sorrow and anger, left the mountain to find his fiancée. However, on the way, he was abducted by a beautiful woman who forced him to pose as her fake boyfriend. The most important thing was, this woman looked exactly like his fiancée.

Introduction One: When Jiang Shouzhong finally resolved to help his wife vanquish demons and uphold the righteous path of the human world, he saw nothing but piles of white bones. Standing atop the battlefield of Asuras, the demoness was none other than his former wife. —— Introduction Two: Above the temple halls, beneath the rivers and lakes, where the world of humans and demons divide, along the righteous and evil paths, countless charismatic individuals weave lives full of fireworks, unable to exhaust the tales of snow, moon, wind, and flowers. Kings and generals, peddlers and pawnbrokers, scholars and swordsmen, fiends and phantoms, they are all but pages in a book—each of varying thickness, some with twists and turns, others dull and ordinary, filled with ups and downs, joy and sorrow, or a mix of good and evil, with causes and effects unending. And the book of Jiang Shouzhong's life is undoubtedly the most captivating of all. ——

A frail and often ill son of a wealthy merchant unexpectedly embarked on the path of cultivating immortality while seeking a way to prolong his life! During the Tang Dynasty's Golden Age, the world was at peace, the climate was favorable, and the people lived in tranquility. One thousand years later, demonic beings devoured the sky, demonic ghosts rampaged, and sorrow-filled cries resonated everywhere. The Journey to the West reappeared, the Great Sage fought against the heavens, the Heavenly Stem descended to the mortal world, reincarnating anew. Mysterious transmigrations and reincarnations, reality and illusions intermingling, truly extraordinary! Is it just a dream predicted in the prophecy? Or a reality that has yet to occur? Can he eradicate the predestined demonic barrier, eliminate the catastrophes of the Three Realms that have yet to occur, and save the people from utter destruction?

Once a feared and ruthless emperor known as Raien Valtor, who ruled over kingdoms with an iron fist, Shimei Kureha met his end, betrayed in the stillness of his own bed. Now, he finds himself reborn in the frail body of a powerless child from a fallen ninja clan, yet he carries within him the soul of a godlike ruler, tormented by loss and a thirst for vengeance. With the cursed power of the Kakurei, a ghostly flame born from blood and sorrow, Shimei is determined to rise from the ashes, confront betrayal head-on, and forge his own destiny in a world where trust is a mere illusion and death lurks in every shadow. In a land dominated by blades and treachery, one truth stands firm: he was born to outlast blood. 「血の海を越えて、俺は必ず生き残る。」 Chi no umi o koete, ore wa kanarazu ikinokoru. "Across the sea of blood, I will surely survive."

"What does it mean to be immortal? All things wither in the river of time — the sweet and bitter memories, the laughters and sorrows. And all that's left is me… and my buddy, time." This is the story of Evan, a quiet traveler who stumbles into the legendary Eternal Mountain Range — a place said to hide the secret to immortality. After a mysterious slumber, he awakens to a world changed by a thousand years. In a land ruled by Nu energy, beasts, and hunters, Evan must hide his origin, unravel lost truths, and rediscover what it means to live. A tale of mystery, slow-burning power, and the long road between being human… and being timeless.”

Five teenagers. One forgotten ruin. A book that should never have been opened. When Rylan and his friends sneak into the overgrown ruins outside their village, they’re just looking for a thrill. What they find is a sealed chamber, an ancient tome glowing with strange symbols—and a voice that speaks directly into Rylan’s mind. From that moment on, nothing is normal. Each of them is marked by a power tied to the world’s oldest elements—Fire, Ice, Forest, Light, and Shadow. Visions of a long-lost war haunt their dreams. And something buried deep beneath the surface of the world begins to stir again. As Rylan struggles to understand the fire within him, he discovers a darker secret: a second voice that calls itself the Veyr, filled with rage, sorrow... and memories that aren’t his own. They were never meant to be chosen. But the past is coming for them—and it won’t ask twice.

In the world of Eldaris, where ancient magic breathes life into forests and forgotten machines whisper beneath the earth, harmony was once more than a dream it was a divine design. The Creator God, in wisdom and sorrow, split the world into four great realms: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Demons each given a land to thrive, a purpose to uphold, and a promise to keep the peace. But promises crumble with time. Beneath the surface of this divided world, pride festers, ambition spreads like wildfire, and the wounds of forgotten wars bleed anew. The realms prosper, but trust decays. Old hatreds smolder. Ancient weapons stir. And somewhere across the war-torn horizon, the storm of chaos begins to rise. Yet fate does not choose kings or kingdoms to mend a broken world. It chooses a man who belongs to none. His name is Ardent Kael. He carries no banner. He claims no bloodline. He was not born in any realm—yet he will come to belong to them all.

In a world increasingly disconnected, my love transcends time and distance in these letters. These poignant and heartwarming letters unveils a lifetime of wisdom, cherished memories, and untold stories, all carefully penned in a series of letters to my beloved granddaughter, Em. Each letter is more than just ink on paper; it's a guiding star, a comforting embrace, and a whispered secret from a life richly lived. As Em grows, these letters will become her most treasured possession, offering solace during heartbreak, courage in the face of uncertainty, and a deeper understanding of the woman who is next to her helping to her mother to shaped her legacy. From the quiet strength of our generation to the profound lessons learned through joy and sorrow, Em discovers "her story, one letter at a time." Letters to Em is a timeless testament to the unbreakable bond between generations, a reminder that the greatest gifts are often found in the words we leave behind.

A thousand years have passed since the Elemental Empire of Tempest vanished from the world. Cloaked behind a magical veil, it has remained untouched—its secrets sealed, its name fading into myth. At the heart of the empire sleeps Noctas Tempest, a prodigious emperor with silver hair shimmering like the aurora. Crowned in a palace of silence, he governs with a curious mind and frightening power—creating magic from boredom, twisting the laws of nature into "toys." But whispers stir within Tempest’s walls. Shadows of a forgotten war. A kingdom built on ancient sorrow. And a Veil that cannot hold forever. As the world unknowingly marches toward chaos, Noctas stirs from his slumber. And for the first time in a millennium… Tempest looks outward.

This story takes place in a world full of magic called Cypress. This world is full of unique and weird creatures, some are weak and others are strong, some are hostile and others are harmless, some are full of magic and others are magic less - Cypress may seem peaceful on the outside, it holds many dark secrets. In this story we'll follow a boy named Casimir, who lives in in a small town called Seamount. Casimir was once a happy kid, but shortly after he'd turned 17, Casimir was struck with grief and betrayal.

"Until the Flower Withers" In a world brimming with magic, Luna Lockheart is reborn into a noble family, surrounded by love—but a deadly secret threatens to shatter her second chance at life. As Luna learns to navigate her new world, she discovers a life full of wonder and sorrow. From playful siblings and elegant tea parties to the haunting shadow of an ancient illness, time is not her ally. But Luna refuses to wither quietly. With her heart full of determination and her spirit as bright as the flower she’s named after, Luna vows to live fully, even as time slips through her fingers. A story of reincarnation, family bonds, and the beauty found in fleeting moments. "Until the flower withers… I'll bloom as brightly as I can."

Ishikawa Jimonji is a ronin , masterless samurai . He is a criminal wanted by shogunate . His acts make him popular throughout the lands and name him , THE BLOOD EATER . He fear by all but something happened that force him to put down his sword . But meeting with , Asaki Asakawa , a young girl who seek vengeance against the murderer of her parents and destory his sword school . Asaki and Ishikawa want peace and free from hatred , they continue their journey , a path that full of thorn , sorrow and hatred . Is revenge only way to free from sin that caused by sword . - Suhei Nakamura ( すへいなかむら。)

In the werewolf kingdom, a she-wolf's happiest day is supposedly when she meets her predestined mate. But for weak omega Lyra of the Crescent Moon pack, this fated day brings nothing but humiliation and heartbreak. Her chosen mate rejects her and chooses her cousin Athena , her longtime bully and tormentor. Devastated, Lyra flees the mating ceremony and goes to a bar to drown herself in sorrow. In her despair, she has a one-night stand with a stranger and becomes pregnant. Shunned by her pack, gossip about her unwanted pregnancy spreads like wildfire. Lyra decides to escape the shame by running away for good. Her already sorrowful world is thrown into further chaos when she ends up crossing paths with the stranger from that fateful night. And it turns out he has a chosen mate who will stop at nothing to get rid of Lyra. Meanwhile, Lyra's former mate, who once rejected her, now seeks to reclaim her upon learning she alone holds a special power that can save his ailing mother, the Luna of their pack. Lyra finds herself trapped in a whirlwind of emotions as people only want to use her for their own needs. Or will she finally carve her own destiny in the face of those who betrayed her trust and wrecked her dreams?

He had nothing in his life, he was just an empty shelf. Life was completely emotionless, full of sorrow, sadness, and lifeless. The place which name people don't know, where you earn name for yourself. he was just like an worn-out piece of cloth, it doesn't matter wheather that cloth is hung on the nail or lying on the ground. his life just like this. But one day everything changed. when the door suddenly opened up before his eyes. he went through that gate, and that book was inside the shelf of that library. he got to learnt what is called emotion.

In a kingdom ruled by women and watched by goddesses, Empress Lǐ Huìzhēn hides her heart behind a silver veil — and a secret no one must know. To protect her throne, she arranges a political marriage between her brother and a noble concubine. What no one sees is this: That concubine was once her first love. Wéi Zhūliàn enters the palace with sorrow in her eyes and a peachwood hairpin from a boy who vanished long ago. She does not yet know the Empress is the one who left her behind. And the Empress does not know that Zhūliàn still remembers. “Why did you choose me?” “Because I couldn't bear to forget you.” “And now?” “Now I must love you in silence… or lose everything.”

Freeze! Police officer. Surrender your heart at once! The love story of a young police officer who resolved to quit his playboy ways upon finding true love, Anupap. But the heart's mission for someone as devastatingly handsome as him wasn't a simple matter. The true love he found had built walls to shut out everyone who entered his life, because his heart remained buried in a sorrowful past. Police Captain Atikom had to tear down those walls to offer his love—to capture the heart of someone so guarded while others crowded around, competing for his affections. The young police officer had to close this 'love case' as soon as possible.

The night that was supposed to be a romantic evening—when Devano planned to surprise his lover—turned into something else entirely. What he thought would go smoothly shattered in an instant, when he was forced to face a bitter truth: the woman, seven years older than him, never took their relationship seriously. Devano ended the relationship firmly, but there was no denying the overwhelming pain that followed. He chose to walk away from the place, his heart heavy with sorrow. That night, Devano rode his motorcycle recklessly while drunk. Unbeknownst to him, a police patrol car was chasing him from behind. Losing control of the bike, Devano crashed—and everything went dark as he passed out.

Part One: Where Thoughts Rest is a deeply personal collection of poems/story that offers a quiet space for emotion, reflection, and healing. Through themes of exhaustion, grief, invisibility, and resilience, these poems/story speak to the soul’s most tender moments — when the world feels too loud, too cruel, or too indifferent. Each piece is a resting place for thoughts that have long remained unspoken, capturing the ache of being misunderstood, the sorrow of a wounded Earth, and the quiet strength of still believing in love, hope, and the self. This is not just a collection — it’s a soft voice in the dark, reminding you that you are not alone. Let these words hold you. Let them remind you to breathe. Let them be the place where your thoughts, too, can finally rest.

Cole Smith sat alone in his apartment. Relishing in his own sorrow. As he looked at the rankings of the MMO he had dedicated his entire life into playing. Although his entire life was only a sorrowful 23 years of age. It still meant a lot to him. He had spent 5 years playing the MMO ‘Arcadia’ a game built off the Arcadian engine, an incredible generation that formed an entire world through lines of code in mere weeks. And the world was manipulated as players advanced through it. Cole was a beta tester. Who had obtained a meek Paladin class. The Arcadian engine even had unique classes for every player. But Cole’s was probably the weakest in the game. Even as a tank. Yet he still fought. He made his way to the top ranks, even standing at number 1 for a time. Only to be struck down by a new age of battle mages, classes that were practically one man armies, who quickly flooded the ranks. Once the leaderboards changed, he wasn’t even in the top 10 anymore, and he received an email from the company that made Arcadia. Asking him if he wanted a second chance…only to wake up inside of the world of the game the next day.

! Going Through A Re-Write ! Branded by the Abyss. Hunted by the Order. Kallum Vire returns to a city rotting with betrayal, carrying a resonance of the Threnody—a song that could unmake reality itself. His faith was shattered by the Order's buried atrocities; the power now bound to him isn't just sorrow, it's the chilling promise of Retribution. A desperate hunt has begun. Fanatic cults, the relentless Order, and unknown forces all crave the Threnody's power. As they close in, Kallum must battle not only them, but the hardening judgment his own aberrant power demands. Can one man's dissonant song of vengeance stop the chorus at the end of all things?

In a quiet town, three friends-Natasha, Kevin, and Henry-embark on a mysterious quest that leads them to Lumina Grove, an ancient forest known for its magical and eerie aura. When Kevin witnesses the enigmatic leader of Visca House performing a strange ritual near a statue of Captain Nayong, the trio becomes entangled in a web of secrets and dark pasts. As they delve deeper, they uncover a hidden connection to Henry's parents and a name shrouded in mystery-Arkisha. With the grove whispering secrets of sorrow, anger, and regret, the friends must piece together the past to confront the shadows that threaten their present. Will they unveil the truth behind the whispers, or will the grove's secrets remain buried forever?

“In a world where silence speaks louder than truth, how far will one soul go to break the chains of fate?” Niro was never meant to be a hero. Haunted by memories, betrayed by those he loved, and cursed with a power that reveals the darkest corners of people's minds, he walks a path drenched in sorrow and shadow. But when he dies and awakens in Nocturnum — a divine realm shaped by cosmic laws and forgotten gods — the silence he once feared becomes his greatest weapon. Here, sins are judged not by action, but by thoughts. And the greatest sin of all... is hope. Hunted by angels, tempted by devils, and carrying the legacy of a broken world, Niro must uncover the truth behind his past, his family’s curse, and the mysterious "Starborn" — beings who challenge fate itself. But in a world where even gods bleed, what will Niro sacrifice to break the silence?

In a world where immortality is both a gift and a curse, Wei Wuji, an ancient being of immense power, has spent eons in solitude atop a forgotten mountain, detached from the fleeting lives of mortals. For centuries, he has observed humanity with indifference, content to remain a silent witness to their joys and sorrows. But one day, something shifts—Wei Wuji smiles for the first time in forever. This simple act ignites a longing within him, a desire to experience the world he has only watched from afar.