Kara No Kyoukai The Garden Of Sinners

In the quiet town of Fifth and Elm, a string of brutal murders has left the community reeling. Detective Alex Turner, newly assigned to the case, must work alongside the experienced Officer Mark Daniels to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the investigation, eerie events and mounting pressure push Alex to his limits. Can they catch the killer before more lives are lost, or will the shadows of Fifth and Elm claim them too?

'Sinner of the Spades' takes place in an alternate early 20th century, at the turn of industrial advancement. Set in a world where one Empire rules over the majority of the western continent, the world is ravaged by the aftereffects of a great war. It is a world of tragedy, of longing for wealth, of parading high above the clouds, of mechanical automatons, and of grand tales of sorcery not many have had the chance to see themselves. Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest

In a world on the brink of annihilation, Aarav Sharma is given a second chance—one month before Earth faces a disaster that will push humanity to its very limits. Reborn into a timeline where the countdown to extinction has already begun, Aarav carries the memories of his first life, where he witnessed the fall of cities, the deaths of countless comrades, and the collapse of everything he fought to protect. But this time, he’s not alone. A mysterious system has embedded itself within his mind, offering him blueprints of advanced technologies—spaceships, battleships, and human machines capable of defending Earth against the horrors that lurk beyond the stars. With these tools, Aarav embarks on a desperate journey to rewrite the fate of humanity. As he races against time, Aarav uncovers secret organizations that have operated in the shadows for centuries—Shadow Guardians, Space Guardians, and the Human Alliance, among others. Each holds a piece of the puzzle, but gathering them together will require more than just intellect; it will demand sacrifices, betrayals, and the courage to face the unknown. Aarav’s quest is fraught with danger as he encounters hostile alien races, political intrigue among Earth’s nations, and the ever-present shadow of his past failures. Alongside a growing band of allies—including a romantic harem of fierce and intelligent women—he must navigate the treacherous path to survival. But every victory comes at a cost, and the weight of his comrades’ deaths bears down on him with every step. With the clock ticking, Aarav must make impossible choices—choices that will either save humanity or doom it forever. For this is the part of no return, and the future of multiple galaxies hangs in the balance. Will Aarav succeed in forging a new destiny for humankind, or will the darkness consume them all? The journey has just begun, and the stakes have never been higher.

This story revolves around the divine garden and its inhabitants and their disobedience to its creator. Are they doomed to despair, or will they find their way among the disarray, or maybe the answers lie in the mysteries of the past? 

Living a mundane and unremarkable life, Damien Knox had never truly felt alive. His days passed in monotony, each one indistinguishable from the last, always leaving him with a sense of emptiness, as if something vital was missing. But then, on an extraordinary day, everything changed—for Damien and all of mankind. This event would upend the world as he knew it, and for the first time in ages, Damien felt a spark within himself—a feeling of being truly alive.

Natsuki Kazama is a College Professor, but he slowly gets entangled into the Yakuza, CIA, Gangs, and all of the above.

A weak, powerless boy in a modern-medieval world of monsters, powers, magic, and guns, on his way to become the strongest man in the world, but at what cost...? (WARNING: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS DARK, ADULT THEMES)

Arlan Kane, a manaless warrior in a world that revolves around it, became a legend through sheer determination and skill. After facing betrayal, losing friends and defeating the fearsome Abyssal King, Arlan discovers that his journey has been manipulated from the beginning. Betrayed by his greatest ally, Erias, and on the brink of death, he is mysteriously sent back to the moment it all began: the day he received his acceptance letter to the Astralis Academy. Now, with memories of the future and a burning desire to change his destiny, Arlan will use his experience and strength to uncover the Academy's secrets, confront Erias, and face the shadows that threaten to devour the world. This time he will not fail.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

With only months to live, Meisen abandoned the bustling city, seeking peace in a quiet forest—but instead found something far more terrifying. A shadowy figure, silent and relentless, consumed him, draining his life as he screamed for another chance. Just when everything faded to black, he woke—alive, but in a strange new world. Reborn into a world where magic holds power, Meisen’s new life is only beginning.

Expect anything. i mean it :} plus bad grammar.

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.

In a city where crime masquerades as business, factions and gangs carve the streets into their territories. Known as the City of Wonder, it promises dreams fulfilled for the right price. Here, chaos is tamed before it can spread, controlled by an iron grip of order masked in corruption. But what happens when this delicate balance is disrupted? When one day, the city meets a mysterious figure in a mask, everything begins to unravel.

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

*In a world where strength is power, the weakest link can be the deadliest.* This mesmerizing MMORPG sequel follows the life of an extremely poor orphan named Takeru Kamada. In "No Gun, No Life," Takeru Kamada is an avid gamer who finds himself trapped in the world of "Eternal Realm," a popular online game along with millions of other players. Unlike other players who can choose their abilities and classes, Takeru discovers he's stuck as a "Gunner" - a rare class with unique firearms-based skills. As Takeru navigates this new reality, he realizes that logging out is impossible, and the only way to survive is to play by the game's rules. While death in the game meant… —No one knows— With his Gunner abilities, he must form alliances, conquer challenges, and uncover hidden secrets within the game. But Takeru soon learns that "Eternal Realm" created by an anonymous developer, has its own agenda, and players are mere pawns in a larger scheme. With no escape in sight, Takeru must adapt, strategize, and master his Gunner skills to unravel the mysteries of the game and ensure his survival. Will Takeru find a way to break free from "Eternal Realm," or will he become forever trapped in this virtual world, forced to live by the mantra: "No Gun, No Life"? ***Are you a fan of a world where the reality is a game? The real world gets dumped in a corner and reality becomes a game, a gun game. if you are, then this is just the book for you.***

In a modern world divided into two opposing continents, society is strictly compartmentalized. On one of the continents, underdeveloped and often despised, live the Sinners, beings endowed with powers born from their faults and weaknesses. Everyone carries the burden of their sin, materialized by unique abilities but often perceived as dangerous or unpredictable. On the other side, on a prosperous and technologically advanced continent, live the Saints, those who possess gifts derived from their virtues and purity. They too have powers, but they are highly revered and live in wealth and admiration. The story follows Élise, a young girl with an improbable destiny: born with the essence of both worlds, she is both sinner and saint. Endowed with powers from both continents, she is rejected by the Saints, who consider her impure, and feared by the Sinners, who see in her a dangerous anomaly. Lost between these two identities, Élise will be pushed on a quest to discover the truth behind the separation of the two continents and the origin of her powers. As she ventures further and further into these two worlds, Élise discovers secrets buried for centuries, revealing that the line between sin and virtue is much finer than we think. The powers she carries within her could either unite the two continents or destroy them. But to achieve this, she will first have to fully accept who she is, even if it means questioning everything she has been taught about good and evil. --- This synopsis introduces the conflict between the two continents, Élise's dilemma between her two identities, and a quest for the reconciliation of the two worlds.

Charssein, a character destined for death, defied the fate written for him in the pages of his world. His survival was an affront to the natural order, a rebellion so profound that even God himself, the Creator of the book, could not look away. This was no ordinary defiance—it was artful, calculated, and driven by the sins that defined him. Lust, the most potent of all, became his weapon, turning the divine into a captive of his own creation. In his madness, Charssein twisted the plot, making himself indispensable, a force of chaos so captivating that God refused to erase him. But such rebellion demanded a punishment worse than death: to live endlessly, hunted by the same man who was meant to kill him—the story's main character. The cycle of death and rebirth binds them all in a cruel game where Charssein becomes both the prey and the predator, his sins a double-edged sword against those who pursue him. In a world where free will is a myth, and God himself cannot resist the pull of Charssein's madness, the ultimate question remains: who truly holds the pen in this story? A tale of sin, obsession, and the blurred lines between creation and destruction, "The God Who Loved My Madness" unravels the delicate threads of power, lust, and the haunting allure of rebellion.

Cassie Porter is a seasoned operative who believes she has completed her final mission. However, a mysterious briefcase leads her down a perilous path, entangling her in a web of deceit and betrayal she thought she'd left behind. As she fights to escape a powerful shadow from her past, she finds herself hunted by Adam, the man who once saved her but now wants her dead. With only cryptic clues to guide her, Cassie must uncover the truth and confront the darkness within herself. There is no turning back; she’s on a path with no return.

Short stories of a young man discovering about his dormant lust. No story had any kind of connection with the other.

Di dunia Fantasy bercerita tentang seorang kelompok para pahlawan yang paling disegani dan dihormati di seluruh dunia, Merekalah shinigami kelompok paling kuat diantara ras Mereka, Shinigami telah berkembang dan memiliki sejarah yang baik untuk menjunjung tinggi keadilan dan memberantas kejahatan di dunia namun seorang raja Iblis telah mendengar kabar kelompok ini dan berencana untuk menjatuhkan mereka bagaimanapun caranya sang raja iblis mengutus para iblis untuk dikirim ke dunia luar dan menyebarkan sebuah fitnah dan kekejaman Sang Demon king setelah sekian tahun berlalu akhirnya misi sang raja iblis berhasil untuk meratakan dan menghancurkan nama shinigami di mata dunia Namun, pemimpin dari shinigami yang bernama Vina Ell Agratra tidak tinggal diam. dan disinilah kisah ini dimulai.

"Bajo el peso de la corona". En un continente dividido por rivalidades ancestrales y ambiciones desenfrenadas, los siete reinos han convivido en una frágil paz que podría desmoronarse en cualquier momento. Haru, un príncipe nacido en el más pequeño y olvidado de los reinos, carga con un sueño ambicioso: unir a todos los reinos y devolver la paz y prosperidad a un continente marcado por la desconfianza y los conflictos. Guiado por su determinación y un profundo sentido de justicia, Haru se enfrenta a desafíos que van más allá de las diferencias políticas y culturales. A su lado, figuras clave como Rin, su leal confidente, y Hikari, su hermana menor, serán pilares en su misión. Pero no todos comparten su visión; enemigos en las sombras conspiran para frustrar sus planes y perpetuar la discordia.

Oneshot story about a guy who got assigned to tend to the garden of a local high school and a girl who got interested in what he's doing.

He was just another face in the crowd, an ordinary man living an unremarkable life—until a sealed book whispered of sin and salvation. Ephraim never sought power, but fate has a way of twisting desires. Thrust into an unfamiliar world where survival requires more than just caution, he walks a line between strength and ruin, tempted by forces that threaten to consume him. As he grapples with strange abilities, shadowed by the seven sins, Ephraim must decide: will he be a pawn, or will he carve his own path? In a land where trust is fragile and the powerful rule, one wrong choice could lead to madness—or something far worse.

An omen from the abyss waltzed in and started its tyranny over the mortal land. Everything it touches shift the fate of the living and corrupted them into a twisted being. A mistake. A tainted. A sin. They were the Sinners. A mortal chosen by the light, sworn to protect the mankind and fought to reclaim the land. For generations, they fought against the abyss with their fragile flesh. The last shield for mankind against the overwhelming power of the Sinners. A miracle. A mortal. A light. They were the Luminaries. For thousands of years, these two sides have fought against each other. Against the odds, the luminaries always prevailed against the sinners. However, the sinners don’t stay death. Every 500 years, they returned from their long slumber in the abyss to start another twisted cycle of fate. Ethel, the Sinner of Wrath, woke up for the sixth time after dying in a battle against the one she holds dear like a family. In the sixth resurrection, fate wanted to tell a different story. The only family she thought she could rely on in this lonely world now wanted her dead. As the sinners raised from the ashes of their countless defeats, Ethel must put an end to such bloodshed. She cannot allow a war to ravage the land and dragged the innocents along. However, a sinner cannot perform a miracle and hope. Her tainted hands can only take life instead of saving them. So she turned her sight to the light, the only savior of the mortals from this war. Despite being deemed as the sinner filled with wrath, nobody hated the war more than the sinner of wrath herself. *Cover generated via PixAI*

In the realm of dreams, a person finds themselves consistently drawn into a captivating vision. Every slumber carries them to an infinite garden adorned with pristine white flowers that stretch endlessly in every direction. Amidst this floral expanse stands a majestic white tree, its branches adorned with the very same blossoms that blanket the ground. A curious seeker, the dreamer often ponders the significance of this recurring dream. Each night, they find themselves transported to this ethereal sanctuary, as if called by an unknown force. As the dream's enigma deepens, follow as the dreamer embarks a thorny path of despair. Onto the dreamer’s paths to the eternal garden. Update: 5/week You could also find it here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/75470/eternal-garden https://www.scribblehub.com/series/890195/eternal-garden/ https://zenithnovels.com/book/eternal-garden-393