Dying For The Light

Samuel died at the hands of his best friend, Jaden, and his companions. In death, he received his system and the Stone of Return, which transported him back 20 years into the past. It was also here that he finally unlocked his spirit world—something he never managed to do in his previous life at the age of 38, while it's typically unlocked at 18. Samuel is filled with regret for his past decisions and misplaced trust. Returning to the past, he's determined to correct his mistakes and save the life of his beloved, Shane—his light in a world shrouded in darkness. Shane died at the age of 27 in Samuel's previous life, a truth he desperately wants to change.

The Spirit Network, known as【Deep Sea】 connected five continents as human civilization surged forward; yet, they were oblivious to the impending eternal night. With the Extraordinary Awakening, the edifice was about to collapse. Flesh is weak and pitiful, how could one ascend? The story began when Gu Shen, an ordinary youth, received a ruler that bore the truth. He peeled back the corner of this extraordinary world, becoming the largest moth among the thousands that dashed into the flames. If winter is coming, I will climb against the steps, overturn the thrones of kings, shatter the crowns of falsehood, destroy the scepters of injustice. I will become humanity's last, Bright Barrier.

In the year 2115, a supernatural event occurred that gave half of the population abilities. Skip ahead a couple decades, there was a girl named Akari. She was the daughter of the strongest person on the planet. Everything was going smoothly until her family split apart because of unknown reasons. From there, a whole bunch events occur that make her stronger. Many people will try to keep her from reaching her goal. Will she overcome it or give in?

Rebirth of the Fallen Light By Carla Vilar In a realm where celestial beings wage an eternal battle between light and darkness, Eleana stands at the heart of an ancient prophecy. Once an angel of divine radiance, she was stripped of her past and reborn as a mortal, oblivious to the cosmic forces that revolve around her fate. But destiny cannot be escaped forever. As Eleana's fragmented memories resurface, she becomes entangled in a celestial war that threatens both Heaven and Earth. Torn between two powerful fallen angels—Leon, the guardian who swore to protect her, and Victor, the fallen prince who seeks to claim her soul—she must navigate a treacherous path where love, betrayal, and sacrifice intertwine. Lurking in the shadows is Selene, a vengeful fallen angel consumed by jealousy. Determined to keep Eleana from discovering her true identity, Selene weaves a web of deception, ensuring that the war between Leon and Victor reaches a devastating climax. But when an unexpected human—Michael—enters Eleana’s life, she is faced with a choice that could alter the fate of both Heaven and Earth. As the celestial battle rages and secrets unfold, Eleana must uncover the truth about her past before the forces of darkness consume her entirely. Will she embrace her divine destiny, or will she fall into the hands of the one who desires her most? The time of reckoning has begun. The fallen shall rise, and the light shall be reborn.

In a World where blessings mean everything The main character Kai vren Finds himself at the brink of Death. Will he survive or will he fall like others

Lynn is both blessed and cursed, a man who walks the razor’s edge between mercy and cruelty. To some, he is a savior. To others, a monster. His choices are unfathomable—spare a murderer, slaughter the innocent, tear one family apart while leaving another untouched. "Must you kill the innocent villagers?" "Why did you save the murderer?" "Why my family and not theirs?" Desperation, fury, grief—people beg for answers, for justice, for fairness. But Lynn only chuckles, his gaze sharp and unyielding, amusement flickering beneath his words. "Why? Because I can. And because it’s interesting this way." He plays with fate as though it were a mere game, weaving chaos and order with the same indifferent hand. But even the most controlled game has unforeseen consequences. And when the world starts pushing back—when his choices come for him—will he still walk the tightrope unshaken? Or will he finally stumble?

After killing his closest one, the Elite of Light, the Elite of Darkness is left alone in a shattered world. Once part of the Elite 7, he now walks a path of isolation, haunted by his actions, as the remnants of the elite cling to fading hopes. The scars he bares with the maps of battle won and lost and through the road may bleed him dry, he reaches out yearning to grasp the hand of someone who can carry the future forward. Guided by the sorrow-laden whispers of his fallen friends. A tale of unmatched power, yet powerless to save; a chronicle of lives lost beyond the grasp.

Santa Luz, the City of Light. A place where dreams come true, where nobodies become someone, and where anything is possible. Where Bounty Hunters can make a killing, literally, and where the skyline reaches the stars. The only issue with the place is that if you don't have money or the goddess of luck on your side, the most likely outcome is catching a bullet and bleeding out on the pavement. City of Light follows Badger, a bounty hunter trying to navigate living in Santa Luz, and the endless violence that comes with it. Follow his journey as he tries to stay alive and sane on his journey to the top of the food chain.

Notice: This will be a long, long story so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are in interested in a long wide-ranging story I hope you will read Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never of had to, and the choices of their lives which effect them of them and the world as a whole. Three chapters a week. link to cover artist: https://www.fiverr.com/winda_chu?source=inbox Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter.

This is a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a series of cataclysms. In the late 21st century, nuclear war decimated humanity, leaving behind a poisoned landscape and fractured societies. The 22nd century brought further devastation: meteor impacts and a deadly virus, "The Rot," which transformed the dead into ravenous undead. Centuries later, humanity clings to survival in isolated city-states, the dominant form of government. These are ruled by councils, warlords, or the "Awakened" – individuals with extraordinary abilities derived from experimental radiation-resistance serums administered generations ago. Beyond the city-state walls lies the Crimson Wastes, a vast and dangerous territory. Radiation, mutated creatures, and the constant threat of the Rot make life outside a constant struggle. Raider gangs and desperate scavengers roam, preying on the weak and battling for scarce resources. Knowledge of the pre-Collapse world is fragmented, a mix of distorted legends and salvaged technology.

We all dream. With time some us forget them. Nightmares are more memorable. Dust, wanted his dream to be fullfilled, for that he need to survive nightmares.

Blood and Light is set in a world once ravaged by a war between gods of pure light, known as the Lumens. Their quest for dominance nearly destroyed the realms of Yakaria, Benad, and Xezar. In a desperate act, the people united and empowered three champions to defeat the Lumens, sealing them away and bringing an end to the conflict. A thousand years later, Arthur, a skilled blacksmith in Xezar, is commissioned by King Argos—one of the legendary champions—to forge a sword worthy of a king. As tensions rise and dark whispers stir, Arthur finds himself caught in a web of secrets, where the fragile peace of the world could be on the brink of collapse. Also released on Royal Road - @therealsansan

In the floating city of Aether, where metal towers dance with ancient magic and steam engines, lies a secret capable of tearing reality apart. Rael, a young man with a dark past and forbidden blood, is thrust into the eye of the storm when a mysterious power within him awakens—a force that merges human genes with those of the Arkanis, interdimensional entities long considered eternal enemies. After a sudden attack by the radical Lumen Faction, which seeks ancient power, Rael learns that his father, Kael Veygar, was a legendary technomagus who sealed the Aetheris Gate—a portal to the heart of all dimensions—within himself. The seal wasn’t meant to protect Rael, but to save the world from destruction. Hunted as both key and weapon, Rael must face: Lyra, a Lumen Faction agent corrupted by illegal technology, burdened by vengeance and regret. Dax, a genius technomancer obsessed with knowledge, trapped in a game of power. Jyn, a bounty hunter android with a dark past, selling loyalty for freedom. Nexus, an ancient dimension where his mother—the Arkanis queen—is trapped, and where the secret of Kael’s death lies. From the black markets of the Lower District to a Cursed Island surrounded by magnetic seas, Rael risks his life to uncover the truth: that he is a symbol of sacrifice, forced to choose between opening the Aetheris Gate to save his mother or destroying it and losing his humanity. But the Lumen Faction won’t stop there. Armed with dimension-shattering weapons and hybrid soldiers, they force Rael to become a pawn in a war that will decide the fate of all beings—humans, Arkanis, and those in between. Amid betrayals, illusions, and epic battles across dimensions, Rael must answer one question: Does being a hero mean becoming a shadow buried in the dark, or daring to be the light that burns everything away? "Shadows Among the Light" is a dark fantasy tale blending steampunk, multidimensional magic, and philosophical questions about the price of peace. Here, true heroes aren’t unblemished—they’re the ones brave enough to stand at the edge of the abyss, between light and shadow.

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

After the crimson meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization plunged into stagnation. From that day onward, people could no longer manufacture rockets, nuclear bombs, airplanes, or cars… The towering pyramid of modern science and civilization crumbled, but the disaster was far from over. The world turned gray as the red meteor descended, like a spectral reflection in a mirror, slowly dragging the civilized world into an abyss of chaos. In this age, human life is as insignificant as dust; In this age, humanity shines like the stars. As the great structure collapsed, some saw a pair of twins standing atop the ruins of civilization, their blood-red eyes shifting between laughter and tears. The curtain of the era slowly rises behind them, and with arms wide open, they whisper softly to the suffering masses— “The show… begins.”

[Warning: This book can get brutal, but don't expect action on every page. I place quite an emphasis on character design and development.] ......... You've read Apocalypse stories thousands of times, with courageous, cautious and even altruistic leads. Western, Eastern.. how about an African lead whose ability can actually get him killed?? Bernard once gambled on a chance to make his life better. To do what he actually wanted with his life despite what others wanted him to do. Though it's probably not the gamble you're thinking about... He succeeded. He got to live the life of his dreams, gave his family the support they needed and saw them thrive. That one moment gave him everything he dreamed of.. That was until the apocalypse came.... The planet quaked, the ozone was destroyed, harsh light eviscerated life on the planet.. Gravity was distorted and mutations occurred on some organic lives on the entire planet.. An enemy of unimaginable proportions descended on Earth, but the mystery behind him is one you probably haven't heard of many times... Bernard’s hard work was destroyed. So was his family that he had finally made proud, as a brother and as a son. At the brink of death, a light shone amidst the chaos. A light that clung to many humans who were still alive... A light that gave them a fighting chance against their enemy... The humans awakened to abilities tied to their happiest memories. Abilities of different kinds with vast applications and some.... awkward connotations.. Bernard awakened a gift to fight through the terror and creatures that awaited. He awakened the Innate Ability: Gamble... ......... Vital Information for Readers: I'm sure most of you won't like the main character in the beginning. But I must stress that he will develop and experience a major development in an important arc that's not too far ahead. He won't always be on the pages for the first section of the story, but he will still have a prominent role. Other characters in this world are given a fair share of time to express themselves and develop too. A lot. The first 10 chapters set up the BASIC story, but they are NOT exposition. The story will be moving...quite fast, so be prepared for less action in that time period. ....... Check out my other book 'Bro! I'm not an Undead' Cover picture is mine... only the dice are from the net and edited on PS.. credit to the...owner...

Elena Valeria Is a beautiful, young and ambitious women who has worked hard to open up her dream bakery, but after some major changes in her life, she's on her own, figuring things out all by herself. Until she crosses paths with Zeon Varden, a cold, good looking, successful CEO whose secrets are darker than her own. the tension between them runs high, secrets lingers, and the pull between them grows impossible to ignore. But will they give in to what's brewing, or will their pasts tear them apart?

Arthur, a prodigious blacksmith had spent the last year of his life working on his best creation yet - A sword custom made for the King of Xezar himself. However, as Arthur prepares the sword to deliver it to the King personally, something unthinkable happens, sending Arthur on a journey that would define his entire life.

The need for the next guardian is here, Evil and his disciples are about to awake from their slumber. Joe who is an orphan will meet up with his destiny to be the next guardian

For centuries, the noble House Concordia, humanity’s torchbearers, guided the world through its darkest days. Their sacrifices drove back the malevolent force known only as the darkness, banishing it from the material world in the cataclysmic Battle of Scarlet Rivers. But victory came at an immense cost: the death of their revered leader, the Sword Saint, and the fracturing of humanity’s unity. In the centuries that followed, greed and hubris consumed the fractured factions of mankind, leaving the Concordia family shunned and their warnings ignored. Now, in the year 677, the darkness stirs once more, its hunger for chaos and despair reignited by humanity's corruption. As cracks tear through reality, unleashing hordes of demons upon the great city of Emberfall, the darkness manifests in a terrible, humanoid form—arrogant, cruel, and unstoppable. The nobles of the Kaizen Empire, consumed by their own self-interest, panic in the face of their reckoning, while the common people fall victim to unthinkable horrors. At the center of this unfolding apocalypse stands Eryndor of Concordia, the young head of his house. Dismissed as naïve for clinging to ancient prophecies, he has spent years pleading with humanity to unite against the darkness. Now, with the return of his family’s ancient enemy, Eryndor must rise to his legacy and rally what remains of humanity before it’s too late. But to fulfill his family’s oath, Eryndor must face impossible odds, forge alliances with those who once betrayed his house, and confront the truth of what it means to sacrifice for the light. As the forces of darkness spread across the land, "The Light Will Never Fade" is a story of shattered hope, enduring legacies, and the power of selflessness in the face of despair. Will Eryndor and those who stand with him rekindle humanity’s flame, or will the darkness extinguish the light forever?

In a world full of wonderous magic and fantastical beasts Hikari has lost almost everything he values. He was trained to be a hunter but must now become a hero while getting revenge to avenge those who have fallen at the hands of the demon queen. Sadly, war is never what it seems and there may be more than meets the eye to this war.

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.