Pillar Shade Cloth

In a world where Anima and Amrita, the essence of life and creation, intertwine with advanced technology, the Hek family stands as a pillar of power and influence. But beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives lies a hidden darkness, a secret that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed facade. At the heart of this mystery is Vastian Hek, a young man who has been systematically excluded from his family due to his perceived lack of Anima. But Vastian harbors a secret of his own—a connection to a forgotten realm and the enigmatic Archivist, a being who holds the key to unlocking his true potential. As Vastian embarks on a journey of self-discovery and confronts the looming threat of the Forgotten, ancient and malevolent entities who seek to reclaim their place in the world, he must navigate a treacherous path filled with danger, betrayal, and the unsettling truths about his own family.

Written on a stone tablet, were the prophecy of five heroes. One of Justice, One of Diligence, One of Charity, One of Gratitude, and One of Temperance. They all worked together to save the world of Feier from the Devil King and his Demons, they are the pillars of a bright future, as they passed a few hundred years ago. The Heroes stand as a structure of growth, hope and law in hopes of a new group of heroes willing to stand against the future threats and quite possibly... A New Demon King.

The sugary sweet life of the beautiful young Miss Asher. Plunged into wealth and riches, while growing under an umbrella shade from the stench of poverty and struggles. The Riechard family's lovely little Miss, who grew absent from her parents love; from a young age living under the Reichard family household. She waxed quickly older with time. Becoming a woman of noble virtues and good characters. Graduating from a top institute of medicine and a perfect fiance who loves and pampers her along with his family. Her world came to crash, when false news flies all over the city. Showcasing her life; painted as immoral and loose virtue, tarnishing the perfect image and reputation once built. Pushed from the once family that raised her, canceling her engagement proposal and left devastated. ----- A rainy night in Tyle city. The silhouette of a petite woman walked under the rain in the empty street, amidst the heavy beating and showering droplets. She dragged her weary herself through the cold and judging streets fully drenched as a lifeless corpse pushed around. Her clothes stuck to her from the rain, with eyes devoid of an actual sight. Crossing the deserted roads across the street, when a car collided into her, falling unconscious on the wet road. Asher opens her eyes, slowly to the soft warmth around her, feeling like death had taken her; only to see an intravenous inserted in her hands and beside her bed a man stood there holding a paper. " Miss, my boss saved your life. In exchange he wants a marriage contract with you. "

Tyrese’s journey began in the shadows of loss and solitude, an orphan navigating a world indifferent to his pain. Yet destiny had far greater plans. He was chosen to rise as one of the pillars of creation—a transformation not granted through mercy, but forged through trials steeped in shadow and revelation. It all began with a single entity, present at the dawn of existence and destined to endure until its end. Or perhaps it began the day Tyrese unearthed the forbidden book. Perhaps earlier. Perhaps later. One truth persists: Tyrese’s story is woven into the very fabric of creation, entwined with despair, and illuminated by the unyielding mysteries of the universe.

When humanity teetered on the brink of extinction at the hands of the strongest Demon King, Four Humans were chosen by the Gods to help them liberate the world from his tyranny. Yet, "the world" is no simple tale of black and white—its truths are painted in shades of grey. Betrayed by his own people, the Demon King falls, only to be reborn in a new life. Fuelled by vengeance, he seeks to reclaim his throne and punish those who wronged him. But will he ever be able to change his fate—a fate that takes everything from him, no matter how many times he tries?

In this novel, Jack, once the top student of Greenstone City, is kidnapped by James, the son of a wealthy businessman, then gouge out Jack's eyes, then throws Jack into a river, leaving him for dead. By his will, Jack survives and, through mysterious circumstances, gains a new pair of eyes that can see through anything, even women's clothes. With his newfound ability, Jack embarks on a journey of revenge, creating harem of beautiful women. ---- ** Please do not rate the novel until you have read at least 20 chapters. This includes 5-star ratings. After reading 20 chapters, you are welcome to rate the novel as you see fit. However, please refrain from using any abusive language in your comments. Any comment containing abusive language will be deleted, even if it includes a 5-star rating. ** If there is something you do not like, please mention it. If it is something I can fix, I will do my best to address it. Similarly, if there is something you enjoy, please let me know. ** Feel free to ask questions, and I will do my best to answer them, provided they do not spoil the story.

The Ethereal Nexus is a high-fantasy realm where four powerful energies—Mana, Spiritual Energy, Chakra, and Psionics—shape its inhabitants’ abilities and destinies. In this volatile world of mages, ninjas, spirit mages, and espers, survival depends on strength. The Nexus is ruled by legendary Monarchs, whose immense power determines its fate. Zayne Sung Voss, a 16-year-old reincarnated from Earth, is thrust into this chaotic realm as an E-rank hunter, burdened by the shadows of his past life and the weight of an overwhelming destiny. Reborn into a world defined by power, Zayne begins as one of the weakest hunters, far from the hero he aspires to be. Struggling with depression and self-doubt, he must find the strength to rise above his limits and master the chaotic power that resides within him. His journey is one of battles, alliances, and survival, as he faces both external threats and the darkness within. To reshape his destiny and the Nexus itself, Zayne must confront his fears, prove his resilience, and rise as a figure of power and purpose, even as the odds are stacked against him. Re:Shade is a story of self-discovery, perseverance, and the fight to overcome inner darkness. Inspired by the flawed yet resilient heroes he admired in anime and manga, Zayne’s journey explores the idea that heroism isn’t about perfection—it’s about enduring and growing through adversity.

The entire world was at peace until one day ; a crack appeared in the sky and out of the dark chasm, monsters from the otherworld poured out. These otherworld monsters had a single goal, destroy the world. The powerful invaders treated the inhabitants like livestock, killing and massacring as they went. This is a novel about a boy whose parents from two of the most powerful races, travels a journey of struggles and bloodshed to avenge his parents and.... ERADICATE ALL MONSTERS.

Bro! You wouldn’t believe this! Everything was normal. Me and my bros doing some mining for mana gems for that old sockethole, Somanda like we always do all day, everyday. Me, Fractures, Bonet, Mono-socket, Broadbone and the gang. Then from nowhere, that ungrateful sockethole, Somanda tries to END me! Can you believe that?! I mean, I have told some questionable stories about him caressing my skull affectionately and deeming me his prized undead, but no need to axe a skeleton for something like that, right? RIGHT?! I managed to escape through one of the most convenient and contrived get-aways in all of undead history, even managing to pull a bony one on the Lich bastard by stealing two of his seemingly important possessions which I find out later to be better than I thought they’d be! From there it’s a just a SPIRAL of boneshit left and right! I can’t catch a break! What’s with this atrocious luck, bro?! A voice speaks to me about how I have qualified for something about a something that’s supposedly something’s something! Then I find myself in a new world that reeks of life and gives my bones a disgusted rattle. Powerful beasts and men are at every turn, all lining up to be a huge pain in my PELVIS! GAAAAH! Jeez this is happening too fast! However, even while I’m in the thick of this, the one saving grace is that I got something worth while! A new path of power! I can NOT be an undead! I can be something better than both the Living and the Dead! Immune to the antics from both sides. Well... most of them! I’m no longer on the path for Undeath! Only Lifelessness awaits me! I’m the one who transcends reality in this tale! I am... SKULLIUS! And I’m not an UNDEAD! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

In the year 2135, humanity thrives in a golden age of robotics and bionics. Alex Kael, a young and ambitious research intern, once dreamed of reshaping the world with his inventions. But when one day, a massive pillar of light pierces the sky, unleashing an apocalyptic nightmare. The world became overrun by bio-mechanical horrors and grotesque mutants, and humanity is plunged into chaos. Unprepared, Alex must rely on his bionics and inventions to confront the horrors of this new reality. In a world where the line between man and machine is blurred, Alex must decide how much of himself he’s willing to lose to protect what matters the most.

On our earth, suddenly swarmed with monsters, the distances between social classes have neared zero, and everyone is fervently questioning, "Who deserves to be saved and who deserves to die?" "Do the rich deserve to live? " Is what a schoolboy said, glaring coldly at another school boy. 'Will I survive this hell hole?' is what Angela asked herself, hearing the boy's question. Wasn't losing her job and money enough? Does she really not even deserve to live this hellish life? Inevitably, there soon will be a new hierarchy. Not only between the awakened and not awakened. Between those who have had mana in thier life even before the arrival of monsters. Those who call this phenomena ARRIVAL OF HELL. Where in this hierarchy will Angela get allocated? "We need to see each other's states window to be able to choose reliable comrades in arm! This way we can..." An insidious person, getting a curse instead of an ability: [Congratulations, you have accrued the name: "The villainess!"] Even if she was them, she too would refuse to be in the same group as someone with a nickname like that and trash abilities like: "leader of villains" or "Part of the wall"... If she is the villainess, there must be a hero and heroin too. Will she survive? #INTROVERT #Villain #Villainess #extrovert #survival #magicalsetting #apocalypse #inhertance #satisfaying #werwolfs #

(Trigger warning: Harsh Language, Abuse, Slavery, Excessive Violence, Injustice) The Celestial is a symbol of the divine, a pillar which stretches high into the heavens. It is worshipped for the blessings it brought upon the world; extraordinary power, revolutionary tools, and beings beyond understanding. Bearing its power will not only change your fate, but the fate of the world. Grelt has existed within a struggle for power for over a century. A war between Angels and Demons ravaged the land, but only ended with the alliance between the angels, the hybrids, and the non-unified. The non-unified race did not receive the divine gifts of the celestial, they were not worthy. As beings who were second to the blessing of the Celestial, they have no choice but to bow before the hybrids and angels. It has been a week since the execution of Jacks parents, and he has taken their place as a miner in the small non-unified town of Logos. He is beginning to feel the despair living the rest of his life under the hybrid alliance, and seeks to change the world he was born into.

In a world where power is granted by the heavens, one boy is cast aside, marked as unworthy of even the lowest blessing. Orphaned, scorned, and adopted only to be rejected, he is deemed "trash" in the eyes of all who wield power. But when he is rejected by the Heaven Holy Pillar—a symbol of divine favor—he’s left questioning his very existence, cursed by fate and broken by shame. In the depths of his despair, a crack forms in the fabric of reality. A thunderous storm erupts from the unknown, tearing apart the pillar that once scorned him, as if the universe has answered his pain. From the heart of the storm descends a mysterious relic—a necklace bearing unimaginable energy, along with a presence that defies all he knows. With cosmic powers now awakening within him, he embarks on a journey not to earn the heavens’ favor but to transcend it entirely. As he uncovers the secrets of the Veil of the Shattered Heavens, he realizes he’s been chosen for a destiny beyond the gods' understanding. In a realm that trembles before true strength, even the heavens are not qualified to stand in his way.

In the distant universe,there exists a wonder woven from gas and dust,known as the Pillars of Creation.This is the cradle of countless stars,and a time traveler,driven by endless curiosity,embarked on a journey to explore this nebula.Within this mysterious nebula,the traveler encountered a solitary being who carries the mission of creating stars,yet is utterly unaware of the meaning of her own existence.The meeting of these two souls initiated a conversation about life,art,and the universe.

"Hold on..." The rustling of falling clothes magnifies under the silence of the night. Lying in the midst of torn corpses and bloody soil the couple entwines under the moon. Protected only by the clothes spread out beneath her the young woman shivers. Feeling the touch of his slippery tongue running across the curve of her back. "Wait." She murmurs... "I can't." The man answers as callused hands slip into the fabrics of her dress. It's not that, she tries but unable to express. "They're... watching..." The man laughs instead, "is this another way for you to reject me?" No. That's not it the young woman thought as she listens to the voices overhead. "Hey! Move over, I can't see!" "See?! What are you watching!? Roll to the side, she's my representative!" "Shut up! I can't hear the sounds!!" "Calm down everyone." Tears gather at the corner of her eyes as the young lady listen to the conversation above. Biting on her lips she really wanted to shout to the sky, "you shameless deities!! Stop watching!!!"

In a world where power reigns supreme, opinions of the weak get neglected. No matter how gifted you are, without power your talents will be forever buried with you. No matter how kind you are, your kindness will not change the world. No matter how evil you are, without the power to enact your twisted fantasies, the best you can do is hurt a few nobodies. However, with power, everything is possible. Your every move and action will shape the world, rewrite the past, dictate the future and dominate the present. Power is the pillar of all. This is the story of a boy who goes through the hurdles of life while being a powerless nobody who has to get everything he wants with his own hands. His fate will change through power. Discord: https://discord.gg/dBDEsdbreC

In a world where reality morphs into a waking nightmare, a young man is torn from modern comforts and thrust into a perilous, shadowy realm. He awakens in ancient ruins within a forest filled with living plants that appear to watch him. Clad in unfamiliar Victorian clothing and with no memory of his arrival, he faces a desperate struggle for survival against grotesque, otherworldly monsters. A terrifying encounter forces him to flee, leading him to a mysterious pillar among the ruins. Unlike anything else in this eerie place, the pillar seems to ward off the horrors lurking around. In search of answers, he touches it, triggering a series of events that shatter his grasp on reality. He is instantly transported to a vast battlefield strewn with colossal gates and shattered mountains—a testament to an ancient war between unimaginable forces. The ruins bear cryptic symbols offering glimpses of forbidden knowledge. Driven by curiosity, he pushes against the gates, only to endure excruciating pain as he nears death, before being pulled into a chasm of darkness. Yet, death spares him. He awakens in a tranquil, otherworldly void, surrounded by luminous pillars of light beneath an infinite cosmos. His broken body is miraculously healed, drawing him toward an awe-inspiring throne. Compelled by an unseen force, he sits, and in that instant, the stars, galaxies, and secrets of the universe flood into him, unlocking a power that could shape his destiny in unimaginable ways. As he struggles to understand his newfound strength, questions arise: What is this strange realm? Who, or what, brought him here? With each revelation, he delves deeper into the mysteries of this enigmatic world. Are the horrors he faces mere fragments of a greater truth? Or is he the key to a conflict older and grander than he can fathom? One thing is clear: this is no ordinary survival journey. It is a narrative of power, gods, and the fragile balance of worlds—where the truths he seeks might cost him everything he cherishes.

Blue Kent, also known as Ice King, is a Dominant Omega who despises Alphas. But for his new book, he needs an Alpha whom he can use as a model for his main character. Luckily for Blue, an Extremely Dominant Alpha, Winter Dumont, comes into his life and offers to be used as a model for his book character. This offer isn’t made without personal interest. Winter is a scumbag who likes conquering Omegas with fierce personalities. Blue just happens to be an Omega who fits perfectly into Winter’s ideal prey. With Winter relentlessly chasing Blue, will he be able to withstand temptation due to his hatred for Alphas or will Winter’s eccentric personality change his views about Alphas? To know, tune in to the chaotic story of this gloomy x sunshine duo.

"Baby stay here ok? Mommy will be right back" I whispered to my 3 months old son, as i tried to hid him under the shady part of the willow tree. I made sure that not a single raindrop would dripped on him. "That's the subject" I heard the shout of one of the guards chasing me. "Catch her, don't let her get away" shout another. I immediately wrapped the thick cloth I was holding and acted as if I was holding my child. "Hurry, they are escaping" "Make sure nothing bad will happen to the child" 'I'm sorry baby, mommy will be back, wait for me ok' i pleaded in my mind as my tears kept dripping down my cheek. The pouring rain accompanied my dripping tears Its almost dawn, I need to be fast, my baby will be waiting for me. Unfortunately, they were able to caught up with me too, and I'm only inches away from the cliff. They violently pulled the wrapped cloth away from me. I fought with them but was immediately pushed by one of the guards causing me to fall into the cliff. 'I'm sorry baby, mommy lied' 'Live, you must live' ______________ This story contains kidnapping, for readers who are sensitive, you may skip this story.

The transfer student Hiroyuki Akashi has been terrified due to the horrors of mysterious creatures called Shades. However, things turn when he realizes he is one of them. Will Hiryouki's life be at peace or take the worst turn?

Since his childhood, Ethan has been educated through the rules and visions that those living in the Land of Elyon have passed down for generations. Entering the Pillars, he now have for duty to keep the balance between mortals and the Clans, until the day a human woman is chosen by their God to become the Ambassador of Earth. Friend or foe, Ethan will not have the time to make up his mind as new tragedies shake up his existence, and the voice resonating in his dreams crosses the path to reality. He will then have to make a choice between his family's expectations and his desires.

My family is full of A-Holes! Ridiculously powerful A-Holes who have views of the world so twisted that they could literally burn all of the known world to the ground. I am the strongest of them all, yet... I'm tired of it all. That’s why I left. Being stuck with those same people for years got really bland. I needed a breath of fresh air, away from the Narcissism, Hedonism, Sadism, Masochism, and general Gotham asylum vibes that each one of them exuded like some kind of messed up perfume. Six deranged family members hanging on your back all the time gets really annoying after a while. Especially when you are just as insane as they are. Unfortunately, after five long years of bliss, I am being pulled back in. Family Drama to the rescue. A threat that can't be punched away for very long has arrived at our doorstep and I'm forced to return to help solve it. Yippee... --- Free Chapters will also be available on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun. --- For those interested in discussing about this novel and several of my other works... Discord Link: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

The lawyer called Andile in City of Cape Town leads a gang and lives under the shade of a lawyer. Andile loves a woman who is a daughter of the leader of opposite gang and the woman who is Tessie loves the best friend of Andile who is Hardin. Hardin doesn't know anything about his best friend and they are living in one house. Andile lives seeking revenge of his family after being killed with the father of Tessie and he doesn't know that Tessie is the daughter of his enemy. The brother of Andile is a police who hustle to revenge through law while investigating the drugs sellers in South Africa and among ot the drugs sellers is Andile.

In a realm of mortals, a monster stirred into existence. Initially adrift in purpose, the creature resolved to guard its progenitors, the girl who came before, he intended to defend and protect all of them. As times unfolded, the monster adeptly concealed itself behind the visage of a mortal, humanoid in nature, he easily donned the guise, the mask of a human being. Yet, fear not, for the tale did not conclude there. A young man's agonized wail pierced the nocturnal silence, a lament for all he lost, for all he wished to protect, challenging the heavenly realms and defying the very essence of existence. In his rebellion, the world recoiled, deeming him unworthy of breath, a rejection that ushered his drowning into oblivion. Amidst the struggle for survival, an otherworldly entity took notice. "Perhaps…? Let's test the fortitude of his will!" As the youth teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, a voice resonated in his mind. [Notice: Legendary Skill Reincarnation Acquired!] [Reincarnation has been activated!] ... In a cosmos where gods, devils, humans, myths, and dreams converge into reality, the monster finds rebirth. Yet, navigating this new existence proved arduous, for the world demanded a toll for every breath he took and every moment of joy in it. And such a toll… it will be paid with his life once more. Will the human-masked monster triumph… Or will he fall just like a hundred times before? Let me see an end to it, but now… will you join me, Mortal!? ----------------------------------- Chapter Length: 1700-2400 words. The Mc is a kind of psychopath who wore a mask throughout his life, but I would not easily condemn him as neither good nor evil. (And before you ask. Yes, the MC is kind of a yandere as well.) There will be a harem, but much later or until I start liking another girl character. There is some dark stuff, be it burning flesh, dissecting, blood, extreme agony... Or whatever else, I just want to say if you don't like it be prepared that they are not uncommon here since the MC will show the monster everyone told him to be. A question that arose... When does someone become a monster, do you know? I don't know the specifics either, let's find out... That's it have a nice read, my fellow humans. ;)

When Maeve Irving, a tomboyish twenty-one-year-old girl struggling with her identity, and the prospect of her future, begins to show signs of the Howling, she is visited by two men who show her the truth about the world and people she belongs to. However, as a late bloomer to the Howling, Maeve falls short in every regard other than beauty; etiquette, tradition and confidence are traits that the other aspiring Lunas have already acquired, and they make sure she feels her inadequacies at every turn. The life of an aspiring Luna is treacherous. In a mere week, Maeve has to contend against other werewolves in a contest that will decide the fate of werewolves in Glendale, as well as her friends. The price for a loss, is very steep, and for Maeve, it may as well be death. --- Disclaimer: The locations noted in the novel are not based in the real world. Additionally, all lore in the book is tailored towards this story, and no other. Thus, please be sure NOT to compare it to the lore from other books. Discord: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

In a galaxy teetering on the brink of annihilation, 17-year-old mechanic Liora Veylan discovers she is no ordinary girl from the mining planet Darvos—she is a Starborn, a descendant of an ancient race tied to the energy of dying stars. With the galaxy's fate in her hands, Liora must confront her dormant powers and a prophecy that foretells her as either its savior or its destroyer. Guided by the spectral presence of Kyren Jhal, the last of the Starborn Guardians, Liora embarks on a perilous journey across the stars. Pursued by the relentless Shade Emperor and his vast Imperial forces, Liora allies with a ragtag team of misfits: the skeptical smuggler Kade, the enigmatic scientist Dr. Myral Dax, and the stoic ex-soldier Tharn Kor. Together, they unravel ancient secrets, face unimaginable dangers, and ignite the forgotten call of the Starborn remnants. As Liora grapples with her destiny, the Shade Emperor accelerates his quest for the Celestial Nexus, a cosmic convergence capable of reshaping existence itself. The struggle between light and darkness unfolds amidst breathtaking worlds, shadowed betrayals, and the ever-present question: Can Liora forge her own path, or is she doomed to fulfill a destiny she cannot escape? "The Starborn Legacy" is a gripping tale of cosmic battles, ancient legacies, and the enduring power of choice in the face of destiny.

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Ethan Brumfield was once just an ordinary 15 year old teenage Boy in high school, until one day his life is turned upside down by monsters and demons who are trying to kill him without restraint. Just what are the 72 pillars, and what do they have to do with Ethan. Follow Ethan Brumfield down the long road to figuring that out, as he tries to survive getting killed by all those who lurk in the shadows.