Danny Devito Shrine

A thunderstorm and heavy rain woke up Danny Sage from his final rest in bleak dead of night. Shattered memories assaulted his mind of the final battle he had met his end at the hands of two women but he was alive again reborn with a different name and destiny.

When Isabella Carter, a determined journalist, accidentally breaks an ancient curse, she finds herself bound to Danny James, a dark and powerful being with a tragic past. As their lives intertwine, Isabella must navigate the dangerous world of curses, demons, and dark secrets, while battling her growing feelings for the man who holds her fate in his hands. Will she break free or be consumed by the darkness that binds them?

Sasha is a beautiful lady from a humble background. He gets married to Mike, a poor man who lived below the poverty level, only to realize later that he was a very wealthy stateman. Initially, Sasha used to sell fruits as a hawker to help her fruit spouse take care of the family. When Sasha realized the true potential wealth of her husband, she questioned him, claiming to suffer in the streets of the city, yet he had money. Mike later engaged in a love affair with a certain lady, whom Sasha knew very well. This brought a disagreement between them, escalating the matter to an eventual divorce. Sasha was left with nothing at all, only a child to suffer in the streets of N. During the signing of the divorce document, the District Commissioner who spearheaded the divorce exercise noticed her. He seemed to love her at first sight, comforting her as she cried tirelessly at his office. The District Commissioner, Mr. R made a quick advancement, which was accepted. Sasha must have been desperate. They agreed and lived casually as husband and wife; Sasha now lived with a second husband who was very rich. Mike came back with the intention of ruining his ex-wife's relationship now thriving well.

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.

The Hasu Mountains are believed to hold many tales, the most notable being Paradise Shrine, led by a divine being known as Douma who's said to bring peace and eternity. However, a sudden climatic catastrophe changes all that with the arrival of a surreal visitor, creating numerous doubts about Douma's sincerity among many individuals. With humanity's efforts being futile against these oncoming disasters, Douma may be the only hope, for the showdown between other worlds will determine the fate of the future. I don't own Douma and some of the characters, they belong to Gotouge Koyoharu. AngelSubzero is also on Wattpad and Quotev. Published: November 11 2023

Harold Golden shrine lived his whole life as a weapon just to neutralize monsters and demons. After so many years of fighting, he finally found peace and comfort but not all the things were as he dreamed of...

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

Der Regen prasselte in dichten Strömen auf die grauen Dächer der Stadt. Danny zog die Kapuze seines Sweatshirts tiefer ins Gesicht und steckte die Hände in die Taschen, während er durch die leeren Straßen schlenderte. Es war spät, und die Neonlichter der geschlossenen Geschäfte tauchten den Gehweg in ein kaltes, künstliches Licht.

Chris tries an unbelievably realistic new game, but soon he realizes that something is terribly wrong. He can't logout! After surviving in a forest clearing with nothing except for a Shrine, he comes to the conclusion that he has been transported to a another world. He is probably in the fantasy world of the game he was trying out. Chris is your ordinary college student, so surviving on his own is a rude awakening. Luckily, he soon discovers a woman next to his makeshift camp. Oh no, she hits him with a branch. He has to make her trust him, and quickly, before she hits him again! After a bit of convincing, the woman introduces herself as Lady Amelia of the Moon. She is a beautiful and fierce Elf Priestess. Chris is immediately interested in her. Even better, she will lead him to a nearby village. Huzzah! He is rescued! This is the beginning of a fantastic journey filled with magic and deadly perils. Alongside Amelia, Chris will discover great power within himself and an even greater destiny! They will face ferocious opponents such as demons, werewolves, warlocks, undead, and even dragons on their journey to find and defeat a great and mysterious Evil. Over time, they may also develop feelings toward each other.

Introducing Shadows of Shrine. A Short gripping tale of horror inspired by the eerie true events surrounding Masaaki Nakayama's experience while creating PTSD Radio. Dive into this unsettling story of Masaaki by me!

Danny must go through The Klitron process now that he has turned sixteen.this process will determine what his role in The Terran Collective is going to be.After he does this he is thrust into a galaxy that is actively at war over a blue mineral known as Paradisus.The only voice of guidance that he has is a deity that speaks to him through his dreams.

In "Legacy of the Lost Age," an ancient god-king awakens from centuries of slumber, finding himself stripped of divine power and cast into a mortal body. The world he once ruled is unrecognizable, his once-glorious empire now lost to myth and legend. Where he once walked as a being of light, revered and feared, his name and legacy have been twisted into tales of ruin and curses. Villagers whisper of "Lost Ones," ancient beings of immense power who vanished from history, leaving behind relics that are now regarded as forbidden and dangerous. Confused yet resolute, the fallen god-king embarks on a journey to reclaim his forgotten legacy. Guided by faint echoes of his former self, he discovers remnants of his past scattered across the land—old shrines, enchanted artifacts, and places of power that have faded into obscurity. Along the way, he encounters Nia, a young girl drawn to the mysteries of the old world. Through her eyes, he begins to understand how fear and reverence have morphed his legacy into a warning tale, casting shadows over his once-respected rule. But his journey is fraught with danger. Ancient forces lurk in the darkness, entities that have grown powerful in his absence, corrupting the very essence of his world. To restore his power, he must face formidable foes and unlock secrets long buried, risking the wrath of those who would prefer the past remain forgotten. As he reclaims each piece of his former strength, the god-king must confront a critical choice: will he rebuild his empire as the god he once was, or reshape his legacy to protect the people who fear him? The path he walks could either restore the world to its former glory—or plunge it further into darkness.

Hildegard is a warrior princess from the kingdom of Lunesse, now months away from being married off to the neighbouring country's warrior prince whom she has never met, all in the name of an ancient pact to end a war no one can even remembers starting. On a daily hunt in the woods that separate their kingdoms she discovers a small shrine that hadn't been there previously existed where she is overwhelmed by visions of trouble ahead; aimed at preventing peace, aimed at preventing their union. Trying to get ahead of the issue she decides to head over to the neighbouring kingdom, Solace, to speak to her future husband directly. What manner of conspiracy will she uncover?

In a world where gods and goddesses weave their influence over mortals and realms, Aracnys, the newly reborn Goddess of Spiders, Rebirth, and the Abyss, awakens in the Divine Realm, unsure of her powers and her place among the deities. Guided only by her instincts, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and divine ascension, carving her own path across multiple worlds. Aracnys defies cosmic expectations and seeks to explore her own nature rather than follow divine laws. As she travels through different realms, from medieval worlds filled with magic to advanced galactic kingdoms, she encounters gods, mortals, and dark forces that test her power and resolve. Her influence spreads when she steps into the mortal world, where she begins building a following by establishing a shrine in a small village.

"Hello everyone and welcome to the Library. If you want to become a librarian or want to be a agent for the Story World Hero (SWH) Agency, please go to the registering service. If you wish to enter your favorite Story, comic, or Manga please remember to follow the rules of the library, Thank You." Hi there if you're wondering what the heck is going on allows me to explain. It's the year 2072, and the Earth has had a huge change about 12 years ago. When there was a giant and mysterious force about the same size as earth was days away from colliding with Earth. The people back then had thought that it was the end of the world, but it wasn't instead it was the beginning of a new Era. A Era where Libraries and Librarians were taken more seriously than they were before because after the supposed end of the world. Books, Comics, and Mangas around the world started to take the Readers into the story of which they were reading. I'm Luna Faye, a SWH Agent codename MoonFairy. It's our job to make sure no one changes to the way the original story was written. Also rescue those who were pulled into their books. Your wondering why I'm a SWH Agent. Well I'm searching for my parents, and with my Boy-friends Daniel "Danny" Fenton, Peter Parker, & Dick Grayson-Wayne. Yes I know they're not real or from my reality but since I may have bond with them they have become a part of my reality. They agreed to help me and share me. which I'm glad I don't have to break up fight over 'who gets to date me.' anymore.

[ORIGINAL] Story by: Saromaru Art by: Hero Attention to all readers, there are maybe lots of grammar mistakes when you read. I promise I'll adjust it and will improve the story mistakes. Pardon me, If I published very long, but it usually takes me 1-3 days not to publish. So, not to worry. The reason why I published late: is because I was fixing the grammar and the story, I could be sick, and probably I was busy doing school stuff, you know that's a pain in the a$$. That's all my message, for those who read this have a good day and god bless you all! :D Reminder: stay healthy cause its corona. . . . ______________________________ [CONGRATULATIONS!!] You have unlocked your main ability. Main ability: [IMMORTALITY] ------------------------------------- Skills: None. Passive skills: Infinite regeneration. ------------------------------------- Stats: Strength: 100. Mana: 1000/1000. Speed: 100. HP: ∞ Durability: 100. Bonus stats : None. ______________________________ "Wait what? Immortality??!" The boy was confused because he wasn't expecting how things turned out. In a world where magical powers and monsters exist in this world. 72% of people have this kind of power and they can see a system in front of them or they don't even have any. Systems are where they can see their data powers and ability chains, and where they have to level up until they reach their full potential by training. Many monsters have also inhabited this world, and their powers are shown by ranks. Magical powers can come from lineages or shrines if they are lucky enough to be chosen. Magical powers that come from lineages can not provide a system board. These magical powers are available when the person reached the age of 10, and they will unlock an ability called "Main Ability." These main abilities are shown to have different types, such as; physical, mage, support, and other types. Akira Keita, a warrior from a distant land, travels to the central city of Celesta. A city where warriors, soldiers, and knights fought for the city's sake and a safer place to live. Akira achieves his main ability, called "immortality," And he can't die from anything, literally. Even though he died many times, he still managed to live without harm. He is one of the warriors whose healing rate is the highest amongst the warriors from Celesta. But as he grows and trains, he gets stronger and stronger until he finally reaches his goal of becoming the strongest warrior in all corners of the world.

A deleted cut scene between Akira and Hinata during their one night at a mountain shrine. After they had escaped the secret police. This is a spicy rated oneshot.

Disclaimer: Please read the initial chapters to get an insight of the story! I High recommend you all to stay till chapter 15-20 and then decide to add or drop. thanks! In a world ruled by beasts, only the strongest rise. But true power? It belongs to those who dare to claim it. Five centuries ago, Valezar, the Dragon-deity and God of all beasts, was struck down, his mana core fractured in a cataclysmic battle. Since then, his slumbering form has remained hidden, waiting for the one who could reawaken him and harness his power. Legends say whoever forms a blood pact with Valezar will ascend as the Legendary BeastMaster, the ultimate ruler of man and beast alike. Wu Chen grew up hearing these tales. But they were only stories—until the night they became his nightmare. The village of Seaspirit lay in ruins, his family slaughtered by ruthless Beast Tamers searching for Valzar’s hidden shrine. Powerless, unable to even awaken his own abilities, Wu Chen could only watch as an SSS-ranked Night-Crawler tore his world apart. Now, with nothing but a burning vow for revenge, he embarks on a journey no ten-year-old should face: to unlock his dormant powers, seek the Dragon-deity, and make a pact with the god of beasts. But to do so, he must not only awaken the strength within but face creatures and challenges beyond imagination. His path is fraught with danger, and each step brings him closer to the darkness that threatens to consume him. In a land where the mightiest beasts rule and only the strong survive, can a boy with nothing left to lose rise to become the Legendary BeastMaster—or will he be devoured by the darkness within? __________RANKING_______ Simple brief~ More details will be given in the Auxiliary Chapter. Awakening: The Tamer discovers their connection to beasts. Low-Level Spirit: They can now communicate with minor spirits. Primary-Level Spirit: Control over basic spirit creatures begins. C-Ranking Beast Tamer: Gains command over common, moderate beasts. A-1 Class Beast Master: Can tame rare, powerful beasts. Level-3 Spiritual Stage: Achieves deep, near-telepathic bond with beasts. Primary-Level Beast Monarch: Commands multiple elite beasts with ease. Celestial Beast Monarch: Controls legendary, mythical beasts. SSS-Ranking Beast Titan: Dominates massive, fearsome beasts. SSS+ -Ranking Otherworldly Beast Lord: Masters beasts from other realms. Legendary BeastMaster: Commands all creatures, mythical and mortal. _______TROPES______ -Weak×Strong. -Survival. -Revenge. -Level-up. -Plot Armour -Beast Master. -Medium-paced. -Third person POV. ____________________ Book- The Ultimate Beastmaster Author - Mu_siya Instagram - Mu_siya_ Email- wenxiaoer121@gmail.com.

In a world invaded by portals to other worlds, some humans obtained a power called System, which allowed them to level up and become stronger. Now a new career existed: the Adventurer, one who ventures into these portals to complete quests given by the System. An Italian boy, Samuele Rua, received this power and now had to become an Adventurer and venture inside the portals, leveling up and becoming stronger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I apologise from the beginning for the bad writing, bad grammar and all the bad things in this book. This is my first attempt at writing an... original... story. Yeah... Anyway! If you have some time to spare, please give this book a chance and comment with what you like and dislike about it. Any constructive criticism is appreciated. If you find this book disgusting, well... I don't blame you xD. if you have come this far and still have the guts to read this story, good luck to all your brave hearts! P.S. Cover image not mine!!!

It hurts. That's always the first thought that comes to mind whenever I use magic. In a world where magic is everything, where you need it to survive, what happens is it's also the very thing that's killing you? What's the point of having the most mana in the world if your body tries to reject it at every turn? This is the Tale of the mage that has to sacrifice his very body and mind to use mana, the Sacrificial Mage, Asura Emlent.

In the village of Eldoria, Lysander and Selene discover a hidden shrine pulsing with mysterious power. Guided by a voice from beyond, Lysander uncovers a connection to the modern human realm where a mysterious self proclaimed God resides . Join them as they delve deeper the confront dark forces threatening both realms .

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Stripped of his blood meridians, young lad Lu Ming suffered all kinds of humiliating demise and was deemed useless. One day, he gained access to the Supreme Shrine by chance and went on a glorious, odds-defying path with a reborn supreme blood meridian. The myriad paths of the Dragon Emperor were birthed by cultivating the True War Dragon Technique, devouring countless living beings, connecting all blood meridians under the skies, and traveling through and defeating heroes from all Nine Skies and Ten Lands.

When young shrine maiden Haruka ventures into a forbidden shrine, she encounters the spirit of a girl cursed centuries ago. Ignoring the village’s dark legends, Haruka unwittingly frees the spirit, who begins merging their identities, binding Haruka to an eternal, sorrowful fate. Now, the villagers speak of a new, red-eyed spirit haunting the shrine, luring lost souls into her endless despair.

Gods make your world to tell a story, they add dungeon breaks and put in every piece of drama to keep it entertaining. Your existence was, and still is for the gods entertainment! Such as a lazy human lounging and watching the television, a god simply binges the sad lives of the tiny insignificant beings that took less than 0.00004ths of a gods total power to make. Like a…soap opera, or so you humans would say. Usually a god such as myself wouldn't speak to you on such a casual manner, in fact I already did you a great service by not making you bow down at my feet and start begging to hear my voice!—er read my story in this case. I'm quite generous, honestly. Ah, before I go on I should probably give you the honor of knowing my name! How else are you going to set up your shrines for me, and sacrifice your little human foods that have no meaning to me?—What's with that though, I can't eat? I get offerings of fruit that are human sized, and useless to me—Despite your many grievances, the recognition is the least I could get. Nepri at your service! Or more like you're at my service, really… ** Note, Author is doing this for fun, and just so happened to end up with a first person story! i know people don’t like those often, me neither, but i hope you enjoy my story!! ALSO, NO HAREM!! unless you want to see me awkwardly write romance, which i doubt it, i dont plan on adding romance!

In the shadowy depths of an ancient forest in Heian Japan, a nameless European knight finds himself inexplicably transported from his homeland to a realm unknown, hundreds of kilometers away from the familiar landscapes of Europe. Lost and bewildered, he stands amidst the towering trees of a foreign land, his armor gleaming like a beacon in this distant time period. As the knight grapples with the enigma of his sudden displacement, he soon discovers that this world is teeming with malevolent forces, demons, and spirits drawn from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. They torment him, as if toying with the interloper who has unwittingly stumbled into their domain. Each encounter with these supernatural entities becomes a harrowing battle, his sword clashing against the eerie, otherworldly forms that emerge from the shadows. Yet amidst the chaos and danger, a ray of hope emerges in the form of a mysterious shrine maiden. She becomes his guide in this realm, her gentle presence a lifeline in a sea of unfamiliar customs and an impenetrable language barrier. Together, they embark on a quest, not only to confront the demons that have ensnared him but also to decipher the ancient mysteries of Heian Japan. Their journey takes them through a world of vividly painted landscapes, from the bustling streets of Heian-era Kyoto to the serene tranquility of remote mountain shrines. Along the way, the knight gains a deep appreciation for the life of the common folk in this ancient East Asian society, as he witnesses the delicate interplay between Shinto and Buddhist practices and becomes entwined in the cultural tapestry of the time. As the battles against the malevolent spirits intensify, the knight's quest for a way back to his European homeland becomes deeply personal. The demons have not only transported him across time and space but have also tampered with his very existence. Determined to reclaim his lost identity and return home, he must muster every ounce of courage and determination, forging an unbreakable bond with the shrine maiden.

One of the books of a girl-2-girl collection of The Scents: Romantic but Irritating Mates of the SunItsuki Kingdom. In another realm where all night creatures exist beyond the knowledge of humans, three kingdoms were supposed to be one, and one of them is the SunItuski. The majority population living in the SunItsuki were witches, priestesses, tamers, or hunters were four families of Fujishima, Quinton, Reynolds, and Ibarra lives. Each of the families might have their own beliefs and old teachings that were being passed down through generations but things kept changing. One of the daughters of the shrine maidens of the Fujishima family has to do the last task and perform a ritual dance before turning into a full pledge shrine maiden. But a lot of ruins came when the said soul beast that is entrapped in their warehouse began to bow at will toward the hired huntress who has a deep connection to the family and the new shrine maiden of the family. On the other part of the kingdom where a well-known hunter facility governed by the Reynolds, the head of their organization began making extra perimeter checks due to the recent reports and attacks that kept happening around the land. In the middle of her rounds, she fatedly ran into a dragon centaur beast causing her rounds difficult yet became her savior and awakened the hidden power residing in her. There’s no exception even to the Quinton family's head, a priestess who came across with a very irritating family's head, a tamer from Ibarra. Both had built a very unusual bond of love and hate banter that bloomed into romantic feelings despite being the founders of their school where they found unique and promising successors who soon be connected to the chosen trigger of the wheel of change. Everyone has connections to each other but none of them could see a very powerful old unrestricted magic that had been unleashed into their hearts and nobody can break the blessed love bestowed by the Moon. All Rights Reserved

Just when sickly Danny, the biggest loser in town, thought he was finally going to be free of his tormentor (and family friend and crush, might I add) Vincenzo -coolest kid in school- walks into the same classroom. Vincenzo may seem blessed and highly favored, but he’s got some family issues that not even Danny can understand. Suddenly Vincenzo started acting nice and walking back and forth to school with Danny, making him wonder if there was finally something more between them. Has Vincenzo had a change of heart? Is this the calm before the storm? Will they be able to go back to the way they were as kids? Or will the unexpected appearance of Ashton Belle get in the way? TW:Violence, Mental Illness, Abuse

[On Hiatus] Warming: Mature Content. R18 and Dark but cute and wholesome too. Balanced dose of both. Despite doing nothing but good, Arlott received nothing but bad. He saved the world by being an unaware puppet, but all he got was darkest of mud plastered on him after "they" stripped him of his powers that he thought were his. Drug Addict. Abuser of power. Executing manslaughter just because of a few mocking words and getting offended easily. A sexual beast who would take any woman he liked with his power. The hero, Arlott, was never a savior! All he did was to gain the favors of the public, high status, and riches. With his God-given talents, he was a mighty hero of the masses outside and a devil in private! Those who used him and threw him into the sea of despair didn't even bother to kill him because they kept him as a live example to the other rising tides of the world. And they enjoyed seeing him struggling, doing reckless things, experimenting on himself, and doing anything for that far away chance of revenge. But at the age of forty six, his search for revenge and power finally made him stumble upon an encounter--a sea of malevolence, a shrine of cosmic catastrophe-- that forever changed his fate as his path to vengeance finally started with a second chance at life after being born as a son of one of his main betrayers. This time, Arlott would have his revenge as he walks on the path of an overlord, a ruthless tyrant, and a villain in their lives as he vows to make their life a living a hell, all while thoroughly enjoying his new life in the lightest and darkest ways. Discord: https://discord.gg/ArkM72f9aq ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: [This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, businesses, events, and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.]