The Road To Ruin Is Paved With Good Intentions

She wasn’t supposed to live. Crystal had spent her life inside the temple, swearing herself to gods who never spoke back. Blind faith. Empty prayers. And the doors finally opened when Saint walked in, He made her see the truth. The gods were never listening. She should have died with the others. She would have been just another body on the stone floor, blood soaking through its white robes. But he took her instead. Dragged her from the light and threw her into a world where shadows breathe, where sin felt just like salvation. She should hate him. She should fight. She should resist the pull, the heat and the way her body betrays her. But every touch ruins her. Every word sinks too deep. The girl who once prayed to the gods is dying, piece by piece, and something else is rising in her place. Something unholy. Something wicked. Something his. ⚠️Warning: This story contains dark themes, psychological manipulation, and obsessive romance. Read at your own risk.

Imagination was the eye of the soul, the beginning of creation. Despite her immense power, the Supreme Goddess of Mysterious Origin had to seal herself after saving the world from the threat of destruction. However, she was sent to another world by the universe's will. Ely was a girl suffering from partial memory loss. She was known as the shrine priestess of the Sacred Mountain. One day, she received the holy mission to unseal her Goddess Master. She got her priorities straight. However... The pets she adopted became the Demon Kings, capable of suppressing the world. The tree she planted became the World Tree, forming a bridge between heaven and earth. The passerby who received enlightenment from her became the Sage who led the entire generation. The disciples she nurtured became bigshots known across the three worlds. When she looked back... The street painter who pestered her for her handicrafts and paintings turned out to be a God. The young priestess she recruited was actually the number one saintess from the Divine World. She was known as the holy saintess. Yet, she still referred to herself as a mortal.

This is the story of a man who embarks on a journey of vengeance in a land where peace has long since vanished. King Valikin, a tyrant ruler of the Kingdom of Desmiri, subjects his own people to hellish torment. But when a mysterious stranger of unknown origins emerges, he ignites a rebellion against the cruel king. Is he a hero of the common folk—or a walking, talking force of destruction? Read on to find out!

What happens if the one transcendent being that cares for mortals fell and got a second chance in a world full of magic, intrigue and possibly even friendships? Does the past determine the future or are we all able to pick our own destiny? An angel, one of the two nigh immortal species in existence, has been hunted and killed by his own kind because he wasn’t prepared to watch silently while his people followed their own desires to whatever end. When, against all odds, he opened his eyes again, he was someone else, his past and powers hidden deep within him. On an ancient world, with advanced magic but medieval technology, he was reborn as Cassandra Pendragon, the youngest daughter of one of the five royal families on Boseiju, the home of the fox tribe, the kitsune. As she grew up, who she was and who she had been, started shaping her future. Forgotten friends and unknown enemies began knocking at her door and while she struggled to find her way between the past and the present, the winds of war were already blowing across her home. I‘ll try to publish at least 2 chapters a week, probably more. The first story arc is pretty much mapped out. Should be around 150 or 160 chapters for the first volume (it’s taking much longer than I expected) and the second one is nearly finished as well. Try it, it should be one hell of a ride. One more thing: the first two chapters are more or less a prologue and if you want to, you can skip them, I wouldn’t recommend it, though. The writing style as well as the perspective shifts dramatically, afterwards. As for trigger warnings: it’s going to get gory from time to time, and the MC often has to pay a toll in blood. Additionally there are -mildly- sexualised scenes, once in a while, but nothing graphic. Lastly, somewhen webnovel changed the description box from female lead to female oriented. It’s mandatory and I can’t change it either way but I have no clue if the book is catering male or female preferences. I hope the description above makes up for whatever confusion it might cause.

If you blame the victim, then you stand for the perpetrator. — "You say a word and I'll step back. Tell me not to touch you," Louis murmured, his own control slipping as he admitted to his profound yearning for her touch. "Get away from me," she managed to whisper. "Mean it, Verena," he persisted, the insistence in his voice urging her to make a definitive choice. His hand advanced, inching closer to her neck, his touch lingering there momentarily before retreating, a delicate dance of desire. For a second, silence hung heavy in the air, pregnant with unspoken tension. Then, as if her inner turmoil had reached its peak, the words spilled from her lips. "I fucking hate you," she spat out. Without further hesitation, Verena surged forward, her hand finding its way to the back of his neck. In an instant, her lips crashed against his. — Verena Bradbury's life took a treacherous turn after a fateful party. Little did she know that her innocent decision to enter a villa with five strangers would result in her becoming a criminal and spending four years behind bars. Upon her release, Verena was consumed by a burning desire for revenge against Arriana Vandeleur and her accomplices, who had framed her. Determined to tear them apart, she meticulously plans her revenge. However, in a cruel twist of fate, Verena suddenly found herself burdened with heavy responsibilities she never could have anticipated: she was forced to become the wife of Louis Heisenberng, the most handsome and youngest billionaire in their country. Louis, driven by his dark obsessions, kidnapped Verena and enforced their union by forging their marriage certificate without a trace of hesitation. In a chilling race against time, Verena fought against the shackles of her forced matrimony and plotted her daring escape. As Verena delved deeper into Louis's world of privilege and power, she unravelled a sinister web of secrets and deceit. With each shocking revelation, Verena's determination to bring down her captor intensifies, no matter the risks involved. In "Ruins Of The Glory," Verena Bradbury found herself trapped in a thrilling rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and desperation. Will she be able to break free from her nightmarish entrapment and expose the truth, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? -Author's Books- WILDBLOOD (ongoing) Ruins Of The Glory (ongoing) Thee Spark (coming soon)

in a world created by two sisters: the goddess of creation and Mother nature, a boy was born. he had demon, dragon, and human blood, coursing through his veins, and yet, he didnt belong anywhere. should i give up? or live by my own rules? if you want me to be the villain, I'll be your villain.

Eden a boy cursed by a GOD has to deal with burden of being the one to end the world, Eden aims to find a solution for the curse bestowed upon him, Eden aims to protect the people he loves. All while trying to enjoy the journey and not lose himself in the process.

A story about Nei (An uprising footballer). He might get a lot of rivals while playing football but makes some good friendships as will. Though in time he will find out, that there are some thing he can't refrain from doing. Despite this can he continue being a professional footballer and show the whole world who the best striker is in the world.

Architect Elise Harper's dream project? Threatened by one thing: Julian Voss - her infuriatingly talented, undeniably arrogant, nemesis. Years ago, he stole her chance at success. Now, fate throws them together: co-leads on a career-defining urban renewal project. Collaboration? Impossible. Sparks fly from day one - and not the creative kind. But when sabotage and a shadowy conspiracy emerge, Elise and Julian are forced into an uneasy truce. As they fight to save their careers and uncover the truth, something unexpected ignites amidst the ruin: undeniable chemistry. Will their rivalry crumble into ashes, or will these sparks of ruin ignite a passionate, impossible love?

For Violet Harrington and Ethan Sinclair, love was never meant to be easy. They met in the most unexpected way, two lost souls drawn to each other in the midst of their own struggles. She was a dreamer, an artist who painted to escape reality; he was a realist, a man carrying burdens too heavy for his young heart. Their love was soft, fleeting, like the first snowfall of the year, beautiful but destined to melt away. When fate pulls them apart due to circumstances beyond their control, they always thought, "If we are meant to be, we will find each other again." Years pass. Life moves forward. Violet finds success but never truly forgets the boy who once made her heart race. Ethan, lost in his own battles, wonders if the universe will ever give them another chance. One day, they meet again, but not in the way they imagined. Violet’s heart still carries the echoes of the past, while Ethan is no longer the boy she remembers. They are different people now, shaped by time and pain. But the moment their eyes meet, the love they buried comes rushing back. Do they fight against destiny and rewrite their fate? Or is their love meant to remain a beautiful memory, a story that lives on in the spaces between goodbye and forever?

Zombies appeared all over the world after the planet was subjected to a culture shift caused by an enigmatic mystery party. But out of this apocalypse those with 'powers' started to emerge, can civilization rebuild itself and prove that Science should remain the foundations of humanity or would another avenue be more successful in these trying times?

He called me his ruin. Then he made me one. Alpha Shiloh's rejection wasn’t just a scar—it was a betrayal. He left me shattered. Broken. And I had to rebuild myself in silence. I almost forgot the way his touch once burned like salvation. Now he’s back. Not to beg forgiveness. To bargain. A deadly mission, he says. He promises freedom. But then presence ignites my wolf into a frenzy. She thrashes, desperate to claim him again. But I remember the coldness in his eyes when he exiled me. The way the pack turned their backs as I crawled into the wilderness, half-dead and wholly broken. Hate simmers hotter than desire. Yet here I am, bargaining with the devil who shattered me. Every moment we share is a lie. He doesn’t know about the shadows I’ve fed, the truth I’ve buried. Or the child. His child. One whisper of its existence, and the pack will paint the forest with my blood. But the closer we get to completing his mission, the harder it is to hide… from him, or from the part of me that still craves him. Freedom has a price. So does vengeance. And I’m not sure which will destroy me first.

'"Kill Her" she shouted 'Yes..!!!Well played!' Shui Yi's eyes widened and her skin turned pale, fright was written all over her face. She ran out slamming the door. Uncovering the truth to her eight years of suffering Shui Yi has gone insane. Reminded of her trauma she ran fast, her pace increased she ran and ran... to the near park until she was out of breath. Luckily the park is abandoned so there wasn't anyone else besides Shui Yi. "The cause of the traumatic experience is one's selfish desire... no...obsession !!" Shui Yi sat at a corner on a bench catching up her breath trembling. She was sweating all over. She wouldn't stop shivering. The truth of that incident; her family tried to kill her? Why?!! , back then eight years ago that incident changed her life, the truth is more harsh and fierce.

Jasmine Carter, a devout Christian lawyer raised in privilege, has always lived a life guided by faith and obedience. When her affluent family arranges her marriage to Adrian Marc, the enigmatic CEO of Marc Corp, Jasmine finds herself torn between her own reservations and her sense of duty. Adrian, known for his ambition and aloofness, agrees to the marriage for practical reasons, seeing Jasmine as a perfect addition to his carefully curated public image. On their wedding night, Jasmine fulfills her marital obligation and gives herself to Adrian, despite sensing the emotional distance between them. Her selfless act leads to an unexpected consequence—pregnancy. As the reality of her situation sets in, Jasmine finds herself questioning whether this child will be the bridge that brings her and Adrian closer or the final wedge that drives them apart. Adrian, burdened by a past filled with pain and distrust, struggles to connect with his new wife. He views their marriage as a transaction and fights with his own fears of vulnerability. Yet, as Jasmine’s quiet strength and unwavering faith begin to chip away at his hardened exterior, he is forced to confront the demons that have long dictated his life. Through moments of tension, heartbreak, and hope, Jasmine and Adrian must navigate the uncharted waters of their unconventional marriage. Jasmine prays for her husband’s redemption, believing that love and forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds. But as the arrival of their child approaches, both must decide if they are willing to fight for a future together or let their fears and insecurities tear them apart. His Redemption is a poignant tale of love, faith, and the transformative power of grace in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

"Hate was the only thing between us—until it wasn’t." -ISLA- Revenge is my birthright. Ever since the fire that claimed my brother and shattered my family, I’ve rebuilt the Moreau empire from the ashes. But every brick I’ve laid, every deal I’ve struck, has come with one goal in mind: uncovering the truth behind that night. Ciaran Valente is the man I’ve hated since I learned how to hate. Infuriating, cruel, and too clever for his own good, he thrives in darkness, just like I do. But when the ghosts of my past tie his family to my brother’s death, my hatred becomes the least dangerous thing between us. Because Ciaran doesn’t just step into my world—he consumes it. He sees through my armor, breaks down my defenses, and dares to turn my pain into something far more dangerous than vengeance: desire. But love doesn’t exist for people like us. Only power. Only lies. And when the masks come off, one truth will destroy us both. -CIARAN- Isla Moreau is my personal form of torment. Sharp-tongued, calculating, and as untouchable as ice. I’ve craved breaking her for years—not just to prove I could, but because there’s nothing more tempting than watching a queen fall. But Isla isn’t a game. She’s fire wrapped in steel, and she hides secrets even darker than my own. When the past collides with the present, revealing the cracks in our perfect façades, I discover something I didn’t think I was capable of: obsession. She consumes me—mind, body, and soul. But while I want to own her, she wants vengeance. While I crave her surrender, she wants the truth. And in the end, we’re not just enemies. We’re fated to ruin each other.

Short stories of a female being tricked into cheating even though they have either a husband or boyfriend but that is because these lovers of the female gender are complete bastards. so can NTR be a good outcome for someone?

Haunted by Amplified Sensory Perception, Ling Chen exists as a recluse, deciphering the world through a storm of sensation. His ability to manipulate this sensory reality draws the attention of Zhan Yi, the Obsidian Tyrant, a fallen war god seeking refuge from his own inner demons. As they uncover a conspiracy threatening to plunge the cultivation world into chaos, they must confront their pasts, master their unique abilities, and forge an unlikely alliance to achieve Sensory Ascension.

Vuong Hoang Minh is a guy with a bad past, the only thing he can do is sit at home and play games while denying the existence of the world. But, the world has changed, he was chosen to become a candidate for the Emperor's Scramble. His life has changed, embarking on dangerous journeys, search and destroy. All to become a supreme entity beyond all the rules of Multiverse. Following Vuong Hoang Minh walked on the path of a king, in a world full of beautiful but no less dangerous things. "The world is waiting for me, I will become the pillar of the whole world." ---------- This is the voice of author Luminous_Kaiser, thank you readers for visiting this story. I am a new author, so I will try to be better in my first stories and later stories. Hopefully everyone will always follow and support me on the path of becoming the emperor!

Alicia Voss has spent her life chasing justice. As a prosecutor, she’s built her reputation on bringing criminals to their knees—until a brutal case forces her into the shadows of the city’s underworld. At the center of it all stands Lucas Mercer, the enigmatic CEO with a past shrouded in blood and secrets. The law says he’s untouchable. The whispers say he’s far worse—a man who rules the night with power, fear, and bullets. But when Alicia finds herself targeted by unseen enemies, it’s Lucas who saves her—not out of kindness, but because he has a proposal she can’t ignore. As their worlds collide, the line between right and wrong blurs. Alicia should want to destroy him. Instead, she’s drawn to the danger he offers, the darkness he wears like a second skin. But in Lucas’s world, love is just another weapon, and enemies lurk behind every shadow. The deeper Alicia falls, the harder it becomes to tell whether Lucas is her greatest threat… or the only salvation she has left.

In a war-ridden future, where humanity teeters on the brink, Demian—an orphan —finds himself fighting against the relentless advance of AI. But in the chaos of battle, as fire and steel consume the city, he is struck down… only to wake up again. But is it him? Something stirs within the mind, cold and calculating—a presence that shouldn’t exist. Memories of circuits, algorithms, and a world beyond flesh flood the consciousness. Author's note: Hey, author here , this is actually my frist work here, so im open to all sorts of comments and interactions , please leave a comment don't matter if it's positive or negative as long as it helps me better my work for the sake of you and me and don't forget to bookmark it. (ps; the world is that of a fantasy but with a bit of sci-fi meldded into it, plus I have tried to experiment with new concept like karma levels to keep things fresh and intresting that a generic awakening stories,read it if you are ok with a bit of gore cause I tend be a little more discriptive .)

A world filled with lives cultivating the power of Mie, the power of Ruins, the truest essence of heaven and hell to ascend in existence. A reality where sacred, hidden mysteries shape destinies. Lin Jiao, known by the name of the "Demonic Rat," is feared and despised by every living creature. He is the true embodiment of selfishness, shamelessness, and ruthlessness. After committing unspeakable atrocities in order to maintain his sole existence, including the slaughter of millions, he is surrounded by the combined forces of justice, ready to end his reign of terror. Severely wounded, despised, and with no way out, Lin Jiao faces his demise, almost denying his existence in the eternal heavens. Yet, in his final moments, he uses the Starlight Pearl, a Ruin that captures the true meaning of Heaven and Hell, to escape death and regress a thousand years back in time. Back in the body of his younger self, Lin Jiao no longer wants to merely maintain his existence, he wants to become the whole of existence itself. He’ll commit even more wrongs than in his past life. In his past life, his misdeeds had a meaning, a meaning of survival, but this time, he’ll do wrong for the sole purpose of his own ascension through no limits, and the skies will have no choice but to watch him slowly pierce through them with no morals or ethics. This is the tale of a "Demonic Rat," an embodiment of shame in humanity...

Raika used to be a Cultivator. She lived in a sect, fought in tournaments, and cultivated to spite the heavens, as a cultivator should. While she was never the strongest, fastest or wisest, she held it in her heart to never, ever give up, and to stand for her ideals. And then an Imperial Cultivator destroyed her soul organs and left her crippled. In a world with a sun made of flaming serpents, reality-defying entities running amok, and a timeless, all-knowing Emperor ruling all through the power of his Blades and the constant advances and experiments of his Divisions, Raika is less than worthless, unable to see and feel the blood of reality- but when it's surrender or madness, she chooses madness. Embarking on a new path, Raika will find strange secrets, hidden paths to transformation, and abandon humanity, sanity, and the rule of the Empire to become something far stranger and far more powerful than she ever thought possible. In a world replete with enslaved Daemons used as WMDs, reality-bending powers, eldritch-punk technology, and strange pathways of cultivation and magic, she'll have to find allies, confront gods and monster, and defy the Heavens, her own body, and common sense to find a way to become something new. Facing a millenia-old Empire rife with corruption and unknown plans, impossible horrors from the edges of the world, Daemons, Witches, and her own broken soul, she won't stop until she's become truly free- but what will it cost, and can her insanity match the madness of the reality itself?

After meeting a brutal end in his first life, a boy awakens in a new world, hoping for the quiet, peaceful existence he was denied. But destiny has other plans. Faced with relentless trials and unimaginable hardships, he is forced to rise beyond his limits, honing his strength and unraveling the mysteries of his new reality. As his power grows, he ascends beyond mortals, challenging gods and uncovering the existence of forces far older—and far more dangerous—than even the divine. But with each step toward greatness, the line between salvation and destruction blurs. Will he become this world’s greatest savior, or its most feared legend?

Synopsis: In a realm ruled by divine destiny and raw physical might, Sha Lu, a forsaken outcast, awakens a forbidden power—Hell’s Gate. Rejected by both Heaven and Earth, he sets out on a shadowy journey to defy fate itself. As cosmic forces stir and the balance of power begins to shift, Sha Lu’s dark path promises to reshape everything, leaving the world forever altered.

I was just a nobody in my village, someone who barely made enough coin to get by. One day, a strange traveler gave me something no one could explain: a Living Compass. It didn’t point north, it didn’t point home, it pointed to choices. Every road I took, every door I opened, every person I met… the compass reacted. Some paths led to treasures, some to monsters, some to entire lifetimes I wasn’t meant to live. But it wasn’t just me who was drawn to it. Kings, thieves, warriors, and madmen alike wanted the compass, and they were willing to burn the world down to get it. Now, I walk a path of a thousand choices, where every decision leads to something new, something dangerous, and something I may never come back from. But if I don’t follow where the compass leads… someone else will.

In the gritty slums, 17-year-old Jamie struggles with the harsh realities of life as a homeless orphan. When he crosses paths with Dekam, a washed-up boxing champion, Jamie reluctantly agrees to train, seeing it as a way to make easy money. As Jamie navigates the world of boxing, he forms a bond with Dekam while grappling with his past and the temptations of street life. Alongside his new friends—Jackie, Koko, and other local kids—Jamie finds himself drawn into petty crimes to survive. But when their antics lead to an unexpected encounter with corrupt cops, Jamie discovers the power of fighting not just for survival, but for respect and a shot at a better future. Will Jamie embrace his potential as a boxer? Join Jamie on his journey of self-discovery, loyalty, and the quest for redemption in a world where every punch counts. In Jamie: Road to Glory

A Long and Awfully Cruel journey to finishing a story made to never end, seen from two different viewpoint.

Prince Muun never wanted to be king. Life is never fair now now though, is it? After the death of his older brother, he has the responsibilities of the young king thrust into his hands. Can he see to his homes safety, or will he find his way to the life he wanted? Content warnings: depictions of violence, underage marriage, mentions of war