Shadow Empress

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

In the Grim Dark Future of Humanity there is only war. There is no lasting peace amongst the stars, just an eternity of carnage and slaughter. To combat this harsh reality of the Galaxy at large humanity has formed into an Authocratic Empire ruled by one singular Godly Emperor of Mankind. By his lead and the will of the Gods the Imperium of man fights on as it has always done. Amidst all this war a certain girl is born with the holy power of the Light within her. A power that is capable of not only healing all who it deems to be deserving of healing, but it is alight that heals the land and brigns unatural long life to all that it touches, plants, animals, humans and all friendly towards the lights holder. However unknown to the girl and all others this is a gift that God has in his endless wisdom seen fit to bestow upon mankind, to ensure that the Imperium of man will last for an eternity. However all does not go as God has planned it to go, and soon the Girl, the holder of the holy light is sent into another time. A much more primitive time in humanitys past on Earth in the year 1990. And now with orders from God about ensuring humanitys glory in the far future, watch as the girl accidentally starts a cult around herself, begins a civil war in the United States and tries to create a new Imperium of Man on Earth that possibly will not go down well with most of the world. And so coem and see how History becomes messed up and pushed into a more radical and darker side. This book is partially inspired by warhammer 40k, warhammer fantasy, mass effect, star wars and a little bit of Diablo mixed in with world of warcraft.

When the Black Maw calls, no one refuses. Elias was born in the slums of Valtaros, where survival is measured in stolen scraps and whispered prayers. But when the Maw chooses him, he is thrust into a trial of blood and madness, where only the strongest—or the most ruthless—survive. Inside the Maw’s twisted realm, Elias quickly learns the truth: mercy is a weakness, trust is a lie, and only power matters. He carves his way forward, eliminating anyone who stands in his path. Yet even as he embraces the Maw’s brutal logic, he cannot escape the one challenger he never expected—Lyara, a warrior whose compassion defies the Maw’s cruelty. She refuses to break. She refuses to let him fall. But when she sacrifices herself to save him, Elias is left with a question that shakes him to his core—was she right? As the final trial begins, Elias must face the deadliest battle yet—not just against the monstrous horrors of the Maw, but against the man he is becoming. And when the Maw finally devours him whole, he will be forced to make the ultimate choice: Will he rise as the Maw’s chosen, a being of pure destruction? Or will he defy fate itself, becoming something the Maw never intended? One way or another, the trial will end. And Elias will never be the same.

She was born the daughter of a powerful alpha, but when her mate rejects her for another in the presence of her pack, she is cast out and left for dead. Years later, she returns stronger, ruthless, and with a deadly secret that could shake the werewolf world forever. Will she ever forgive her mate or will he get caught in the cross fires of her revenge?

After three lifetimes, two failed romances. Xiao Yao felt like a tragic specimen of failed love. Ten years prior to her rebirth and time travel, everything reset to the starting point. She wouldn't believe in love again. She swore to protect her family well, to grasp every moment to build her influence and wealth. Therefore, she worked hard, very hard, to apply the teachings of her master. From then on, she reviewed the past to see the future, determined life and death with steadfast certainty, never speaking falsely, and thus befriended the elites from all walks of life. With a pair of penetrative eyes, she eliminated all obstacles, earned the name of Divine Doctor, and laid the foundations of a business empire. Afterward, her business empire began to become a myth and legend began. [Mini Theater] A three-year-old cute little boy, batting his round, wide eyes, tugged at a young man's sleeve and curiously asked, "Daddy, daddy, I heard Mommy say that a long, long time ago, you wouldn't even fart, so why are you now nagging like an old granny?" The young man exploded in anger, hoisted the little boy onto the sofa, and a smacking sound immediately followed, "You little rascal, try letting out a fart from your mouth and let's see." The little boy cried woefully, feeling wronged. He just wanted to ask if his daddy really didn't fart in the past, so why was he getting spanked now.

Fame. Money. Love. All of this, Joe had for eighteen years, of his life. Until a tragic accident happened before the peak of his football career. Which destroyed it in only a few seconds. When everyone loved him, they left him alone, broken in a hospital bed. Before he could come back, he lost the last members of his family. Then his former club comes with allegations, of a broken contract from his fault, and he lost all the earned money. He was left, with nothing. For eight years, he lived from day to day studying, working, having rehabilitation for his injured knee. As they say, what one time is taken, is given back. As he accidentally becomes secretary of Megan Clark by everyone called Empress. His life changed drastically after it. He found love in his boss, who first say these words to him. ‘Secretary of the Empress’ is a story about love, which slowly grows in the main characters. Because of many things which they will meet in their journey of revenge and protecting each other. -------------------- While now great view on sky and city below show up, boss turned to me, and when she looked at my eyes, she said: “Joe, I have something to tell you.” “Yes, boss,” I said while looking at her eyes, and when she walked closer to me, we looked at each other eyes. She said, “I like you.” While hearing her words, I had no answer for this, and while I looked at her, I asked, “excuse me?” “I love you, I want you to be my boyfriend,” she said, and while I looked at her, I couldn’t believe that this has happened, and while my mind still processed her words, she looked at me, and then she said, “so what is your answer?” ------------------------- Daily upload at 8:30 and 18:00(server time) The cover is not mine.

In a world where power and magic govern all, Ren was once a weak, unremarkable youth. Born in a distant, forgotten village, his only hope for survival in the chaotic land was to endure and work tirelessly. But fate had other plans for him. Ren’s life changes forever when he unknowingly stumbles upon the ruins of the Shadow Monarch, an ancient being who once ruled the realm through the power of shadows. Through a series of trials that push him to the edge of death, Ren inherits the legacy of the Shadow Monarch, gaining control over the very shadows themselves. However, power is never a gift without consequence. With his newfound strength, Ren embarks on a journey to build his own kingdom, starting from the heart of the ancient land where the Abyss Knight—a being of pure darkness—had once laid waste to civilizations. As he conquers magical beasts, warriors, and rival kingdoms, Ren’s growth accelerates, and the people of the land begin to whisper of his power. But his rise is far from uncontested. Facing divine beings, who see him as a threat to their dominion, Ren must not only defeat beasts but also challenge gods, fighting for survival and progressing toward godhood with each hard-won battle. Along the way, he faces challenges of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. As Ren’s power grows, so too does the responsibility of being the Shadow Monarch, and he must decide how far he is willing to go to secure his future and the legacy of his kingdom. With shadow magic, kingdom-building, divine invasions, and a journey of personal growth, Ren is on the path to greatness—if he can survive the enemies that will rise against him. Will Ren remain the same man who once feared the world, or will he become something more, shaping a kingdom of shadows that will stand the test of time? The Shadow Monarch's Rise is a story of growth, power, and the unrelenting pursuit of destiny in a world where gods, monsters, and mortals collide.

The earth remembers, and so does she. Orphaned and hunted, Elara flees, pursued by shadows, while a strange resonance hums beneath her skin, a secret she must learn to understand to survive.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

A man rejected by the will of the world he grew up in for all of his life, and a genius with infinite potential who fell as a result of making a risky bet. Under the machinations of the deceased Heavenly Emperor, Huang Xian, two unfortunate souls from entirely different worlds got saved and fused together into a new whole, adopting the identity of the latter–Theodore Winter, the heir to one of the Supreme Pillars of the Heavenly Court. As an eon-spanning competition to decide the next generation of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress began, it brought with it a game of wits, power and plots that would shake the Heavenly Court to its core. Reincarnators, Transmigrators and Regressors were barely qualified to chase after the unprecedented monsters that had been brought into being for the express purpose of rising above the rest. Battles between peers were like peeling an onion–nobody ever knew just how many cultivation realms and Talents the other had hidden away to catch his opponents off guard. With a saint-like image and the heart of a devil, Theodore Winter entered the fray. Unbeknownst to all, other than returning triumphantly, he was entrusted with another task: To kill Huang Xian’s murderer–his wife, the Heavenly Empress! ------------------------- Read advance chapters (by paying for my meals) on Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/sh1ro My novel series "Reincarnation Cycle's Unfortunate Bug" on Amazon: • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHGRR8M/ Discord Server (currently under construction): • https://discord.gg/NdAjjmXSDh ------------------------- Hi there, this is Shiro / the author. Just one little cautionary warning here: Due to being set in an entirely alternate world from ours, while some terms and concepts might seem familiar at first glance, many in actuality are not. In canon, the World's Will of a world exactly like our own 'got inspired' by memories that it secretly glimpsed from the Heavenly Emperor, thereby creating extremely loosely related concepts in its own universe. So never expect anything to work in the same way as something that you are already familiar with, because chances are very high that it won't be the same at all. (Yes, I just blatantly flipped the script.) I hope you'll enjoy The Heavenly Empress' Assassin! ------------------------- Current Release Schedule: • 5 chapters per week • 1 chapter every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (at ~11 p.m. GMT+1) (More chapters can appear as bonus chapters, so this is the absolute minimum.) • Vote with Power Stones to read more chapters in the week after the results are in! -> Top 100: +1 chapter -> Top 50: +2 chapters -> Top 10: +3 chapters -> Top 5: +4 chapters -> 1st Place: +5 chapters - Chapter length: ~2k words on average

In the opulent confines of the Yin dynasty's Imperial court, a mysterious and cunning foreign assassin, Veda (Meixi), is secretly commissioned to eliminate Emperor Kang Xi. However, Meixi's plans are unexpectedly derailed when she is captured and forced to assume the role of a maid under the watchful eye of the Empress Dowager. Determined to fulfill her original mission, Meixi must carefully navigate the intricate web of palace politics to gain the Emperor's trust. Yet, as she expertly manipulates those around her, she finds herself entangled in a complicated dance of loyalty, deception, and forbidden emotions. When Emperor Kang Xi unexpectedly confesses his ardor for Meixi and declares his intention to elevate her to the position of Empress, should she bear him a son, Meixi's carefully constructed facade begins to crumble. As tensions escalate, Meixi becomes the target of Imperial Concubine Yuhua's ruthless machinations. Yuhua, fueled by her own ambition to claim the Empress title, forms a perilous alliance with Jian Wei, the Emperor's banished and malevolent uncle. Jian Wei, driven by a lust for power and a desire for vengeance, secretly manipulates Yuhua to further his own sinister agenda: to assassinate Emperor Kang Xi and install his own son as the rightful ruler. Torn between her loyalty to her original mission and her growing sense of duty to protect the Emperor, Meixi must now confront the treacherous undercurrents of the palace and confront the darkness within herself. Will Meixi find a way to reconcile her conflicting allegiances, or will the intricate web of palace intrigue ultimately prove to be her undoing? And now a shocking truth lurks in the shadows. The Emperor, who has publicly denounced and forbidden the practice of magic, harbors a secret: he possesses the ability to wield dark magic. But this newfound power comes with a shroud of mystery. How did the Emperor, a stalwart opponent of magic, come to possess this forbidden art? Is he the victim of a malevolent curse, or has he succumbed to the very darkness he once sought to eradicate?.

Do you believe in REVENGE??

A century has passed since the fall of the Eien no Bannin—a legendary clan of immortal warriors entrusted with guarding the will of the gods. Now, only one remains. Renzoku, a boy frozen in time, roams the world’s shadows, searching for the truth behind his clan’s destruction. Possessing the rare ability to manipulate and absorb shadows, he walks the line between man and phantom, haunted by the echoes of his past. His journey takes a turn when he encounters Eirene, a survivor of the Orithys clan, whose radiant power stands in stark contrast to his darkness. Bound by fate and tragedy, the two must unravel the secrets hidden in ancient myths, battle unseen forces, and confront the gods themselves. As enemies lurk in the light and darkness alike, Renzoku must ask himself: is he the last protector of the divine—or its greatest curse?

From the ordinary Earthling that he had been, a man named Adam Yuan was dropped into the mystic world of Murim, where cultivation was the order of the day and empires were forged in the very palm of strength. Summoned by the closest subordinates of the enigmatic, powerful Empress of the Sky Phoenix Continent, Adam finds himself whisked into a marriage alliance unsought for. gifted with the system's rewards, perhaps Adam's life will be less hard than he initially thought.

As last born of her family's line, Vampire Princess Aemelia Bai Ven is the Vampire Kingdom's little Princess and the Vampire's treasured heir apparent. It is her father who holds the Vampire Kingdom in his hands but sometimes even Immortals fall. Her father is killed by other Immortals, fellow children of the night, Werewolves. A bloody battle know as Battle of Kaelu, takes the lives of many important people for both species. With a blood feud on her mind what will Amelia do when powerful werewolf Alpha Kairen Naihe becomes her mate. Will their hatred overcome their hearts whispers? Will her heart be able to open up to him? Can Amelia ever truly forgive the Werewolves and can she convince the Vampires to keep peace with the Werewolves?

Azriel is an orphan boy sent to the most prestigious academy as one of the many people who are designated to venture into the Aquinox Realm. He along with a few other possess something special but Azriel possess something even more special and that something is exactly what can shape both the real world and the Aquinox Realm but with power comes corruption. Azriel makes friends and creates quite the unbreakable bond that last with him throughout the entire story to help him, not hurt, to lift him up, not force him down, to give him hope, not feed him lies of the future he'll never atain. This place is Earth, just not in the same galaxy as the sun or any of the other planets, matter a fact.

You are already having enough nightmares and demons in your day to day life. What happens when you start getting haunted by nightmares from an ancient world or maybe, as the legends say, memories from your past life? WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT On her 18th birthday, Li Juan had a nightmare that changed her life forever. She saw a queen of an ancient kingdom being murdered in her dream. Even though it was just a dream, intrigued by its content, she starts searching for its meanings and interpretations. Today, Li Juan is a research scholar at the archaeology department and she is on a quest to find a lost city. While searching about the lost city, she realises that her past and present life is being intertwined with three men who claim to own her heart. "Li Juan, you belong to me," declared her Highschool crush who also happens to be her current boss. "Li Juan, we are destined to be together," proclaimed her celebrity crush. "Li Juan, both of our families, wants us to become a couple," proposed her family friend. "Wait a minute!!! Are you sure the "Li Juan" whom you all mentioning is really me?" Even Li Juan herself finds it difficult to believe their claims, " I am sorry to disappoint you all, but I have already fallen in love with my research career." "But Li Juan, I promised that I'll help you to find your Queen," A blurry image of a man from her memory reminded her. Who is that? Through her broken dreams and shattered memories, Li Juan is still searching for the one who made the promise, to find the Queen from her dreams !!! No Mature content on first 20+chapters, but later chapters are under PG-18 Disclaimer: 1. Slow-paced romance with lots of mysteries. 2. Lengthy chapters (Minimum 1.5k words/chapters) 3. There are several chapters that deal with abusive toxic relationships and bullying. 4. The cover is not mine, I will remove it if the creator demands. 5. Read my other story, "No where to run: Trapped with my Archenemy" on webnovel # FIRST 100+ chapters are currently under editing # Support me on ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/monsoonmangoes0502

Nadim, an ordinary teenager, reads an unknown text, and his eyes are opened to a world he was never meant to see. Knowledge flows into him, but with it come whispers, shadows, and entities watching from the darkness. The door has been opened... and now the question is: can it be closed?

Capricon city is one of it's kind _ a city of humans where the wealthiest comfortably manage life. This city later on becomes a war zone for creatures from different worlds when fate lands them in it. Kevin Moore, half a merman half a human, grows up with a single mother Meg, the mermaid, in the middle of black sea. Eventually, when Kevin becomes an adult, he badly wants to find out about his father. Monica Yen, a wealthy lady from the Vampire bat lineage marries Jonathan, a human. Monica gives birth to physically identical twin daughters but genetically different. Babara is a pure vampire with her mother's DNA and Pinky is purely a human with her father's DNA. Chaos rains on Capricon city when Kevin Moore falls in love with Pinky from slum sides, and when he visits the heart of the city and cross paths with Babara, he goes ahead to steal her heart too when he confesses deep love for her, thinking she is Pinky. Now, the battle between two blood sisters over a man sparks, and it remains for Kevin Moore, their boyfriend and Monica Yen, their mother, to resolve. However, Monica Yen has yet another an unfinished business with the leader of the vampire realm, Jelly Spatters, who wants to end her life and Babara's life. How is Kevin Moore, a young man with black sea magical strength and superpowers, going to deal with hard knock life in a foreign world, including the system he completely knows nothing about? #merman #Humans #Vampires

In another life, Mark Walker was nothing—just a lonely soul drifting through an empty existence. Now, he is William Alpin, a forgotten prince in a kingdom of light. Overshadowed by his noble family, he prefers it that way—until the shadows start moving on their own. Born with a power he doesn’t understand, William’s instincts sharpen beyond human limits, his magic responding before he can think. As he and his closest friend, Roland Fenwick, begin to unravel the truth, they realize some secrets are buried for a reason. Whispers of an ancient enemy stir. Eyes are watching. And William is no longer sure if his power is a gift—or a warning.

born as a perfect human lab and become a killing machine with no emotions has dreams of a fantasy world from children's books because it is something she never knew died betrayed by her own father then reincarnated as a princess but the world she dreamed of did not match her expectations destruction, war, non-acceptance witness the story of Elliz in changing the world even she has to become a tyrant

General Leo Tenebrae had finally won the war against Great Angleia after three years. The people living in Light, the capital city of Saulelux Kingdom, lined the streets to cheer for the hero’s return as he rode through the streets to the castle on his horse. Suddenly, the crowd became silent when they spotted a petite woman sitting on the horse, hiding behind the tall and handsome general. Isn’t General Tenebrae the Prince Consort of Princess Iris, the first-born of King Sol? Princess Iris had married Leo out of convenience before he left for war. No one had expected the general to marry the woman who was allegedly involved in the death of his first love. During his absence, Princess Iris played the devoted wife, shedding her pretence as the good-for-nothing princess just to maintain the house of Tenebrae amidst political intrigues. How dare he return with another woman, a woman that resembled his first love? Will Iris divorce or fight for Leo’s love, clear the misunderstandings and overcome the obstacles between them? How will Iris find her happily-ever-after?

Once, he was Sentinel—Guardian City's beloved protector. A hero in every sense. But when his family was brutally murdered by the crime syndicate he once swore to fight, something inside him broke. Justice wasn’t enough anymore. He needed revenge. Now, he walks a darker path. Rebranded as Shade, he operates outside the law, hunting the city's worst like a predator in the night. But vengeance is a slippery slope, and the deeper he dives, the more he questions if he's truly fighting evil—or becoming it. As he battles crime bosses, corrupt officials, and former allies who now see him as a threat, a new danger looms. Someone is pulling strings behind the scenes, orchestrating chaos on a level even he can’t comprehend. And amid the bloodshed, an old flame re-enters his life, challenging the last shred of humanity he has left. Will he find redemption, or will he burn everything down with him?

Join Cazumaki on his perilous journey as he strives to harness the unfathomable might of Akizer, a latent power so formidable it could potentially bring an end to the protracted conflict between humans and Iwe'se. As he navigates the complexities of mastering his ability, Cazumaki must also conceal his true nature, lest his overwhelming strength be discovered. Through trials and tribulations, Cazumaki embarks on a path of self-discovery, learning to balance his extraordinary abilities with the intricacies of everyday life. Along the way, he forges unbreakable bonds with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and motivations. As Cazumaki delves deeper into the mysteries of Akizer, he begins to unravel the secrets of a world where ancient conflicts and forgotten lore threaten to upend the fragile balance of power. Will he be able to wield his extraordinary abilities to forge a new path, or will the weight of his secrets crush him beneath its unyielding pressure?