Darkness In Paradise

Lucas was a pharmaceutical company advertising representative, living with his disabled father until he discovered his father's murder under mysterious circumstances. This was a turning point in his life, and his only concern became uncovering the secrets behind his father's murder and taking revenge on the killer. One day, he happened to find his father's diaries at home, and inside them was a small bottle containing a strange substance. After examining it, he discovered that it was a magical tool. Lucas, along with Officer Adam Bernard, began tracking the killer without any evidence against him.

From the chilling cold of the sea to the suffocating tomb of the mountains burying him bellow. Ciel wakes up in a world where the laws of nature are different. People here are faced with six primary roads that define their Path towards power. A word that falls apart from the inside and Calamity is always on the horizon, Resonants who walk on the Paths to power must face Calamities and resist the underlying emotions that eat them away from the inside. Ciel has to face such a word, the land of Paradise that denies his existence at every turn, still, he must find his brother. But before he can do that, he must learn to master an Accursed power, one with a fatal downside...

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

On Earth, Ryuki Kurozaki is a 40-year-old man living without any grand ambitions. He is just an ordinary person, going through his daily routine without anything truly meaningful in his life. However, fate has other plans. In an instant, Ryuki finds himself reborn in another world. Now, he is a 15-year-old boy with white hair and blue eyes—features vastly different from his previous life. This world is filled with kingdoms, magic, and legendary creatures. Yet, in this new world, Ryuki is a nobody. Without any special abilities, he can only live the life of an ordinary young man. Until that day comes.

Erika obtained all worldly pleasures in the fastest way possible. Competing was not easy in an era of advanced technology, where, as time passed, her position was gradually being replaced by the younger generation. Her greatest desire was to survive in the political world with a prestigious position, making her thirst for power and status. The pressures of politics and her own greed eventually led her to a dark and malevolent entity—one that could grant Erika all the worldly pleasures she desired. Position, wealth, power, and eternal beauty. Of course, such gifts came with a price. The entity, known as the Fallen Angel—more accurately, the one cast out—had its own demands in return. A Prince of Darkness, ruler of the underworld and the deepest pits of Hell. Adzriel. He finally came to Erika to claim what was promised. Now that she had everything, it was time for Adzriel to take her soul—to drag her into the deepest abyss, forever.

Laurent bukanlah pahlawan. Dia bukan seseorang yang akan mengulurkan tangan untuk menolong tanpa alasan. Hidup dalam bayang-bayang tragedi masa kecilnya, ia tumbuh dengan luka yang tidak pernah sembuh-dendam yang terus membara. Kehilangan kedua orang tuanya di tangan Elric, sahabat yang berkhianat, meninggalkan luka yang lebih dalam dari sekadar kematian. Namun, hidupnya berubah lebih buruk ketika kekuatan gelap yang tak terkendali mulai mengalir dalam dirinya. Kekuatan yang melukai, menghancurkan, bahkan membunuh tanpa ia sadari. Kekuatan yang membuatnya lebih berbahaya dari siapa pun yang pernah ia benci. Mencari jawaban, Laurent melangkah ke dunia yang lebih kelam dari yang ia bayangkan. Rahasia darahnya, warisan ras kuno, dan konspirasi yang lebih besar dari balas dendamnya sendiri mulai terungkap. Namun, dunia tidak menawarkan pilihan yang mudah. Mereka ingin menggunakannya-sebagai senjata, sebagai alat, sebagai kunci yang dapat mengubah segalanya. Tapi Laurent tidak akan membiarkan dirinya dikendalikan. Ketika bayangan masa lalu dan kekuatan kegelapan terus menelannya, ia harus memilih: tunduk pada takdir yang dipaksakan padanya atau menghancurkan segala sesuatu yang menghalanginya, termasuk batasan moral yang pernah ia pegang. Dalam dunia di mana tidak ada yang benar-benar baik atau jahat, Laurent akan berjalan di jalannya sendiri-dengan atau tanpa darah yang tertumpah di tangannya. Ini cerita pertama author, harap maklumi jika alurnya berserak. Alurnya suka gonta-ganti jika tidak sesuai dengan keinginan sang author, jdi wlau sudah di publis tpi jika kedepannya author tidak suka dengan alurnya akan author ganti. Ini murni pemikiran author sendiri!

Venice has always been particular about who she lets into her heart. She isn’t the type to fall easily, despite the subtle pressure from her friends to settle down. Right now, she’s content—wrapped in the intoxicating haze of her current situationship, indulging in the thrill of forbidden attraction. But deep down, she craves more. Just when she thinks she has a choice—commit or walk away—fate throws her a curveball. A new presence crashes into her life, defying every expectation she’s ever had for her “type.” He is the opposite of what she thought she wanted, yet dangerously impossible to ignore. As desire wars with reason and obsession takes root, Venice finds herself torn between the safety of what she knows and the chaos of what could be. In a world where attraction blurs the lines of morality and love is anything but simple, Venice must decide: follow the path she understands or risk everything for the one she never saw coming

A cursed warrior must find his place in the new world he finds himself after surviving 3 millennia cycles of death.

Javier Rodriguez ~ Ruthless. Fearful. Callous. - "I know I don't deserve you, but I still won't let you go." Giorgia Torrini ~ Delicate. Graceful. Innocent. - "Isn't dying better than marrying him?" Atlast the time comes when the Mexican Cartels and the Famiglia are expected to join hands by making a deal to expand their territories. But this deal has become the worst nightmare of Giorgia as she is supposed to marry the future Capo of the Mexican Cartels - Javier Rodriguez who is worse than death itself. Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Giorgia's brightness disple his darkness or will Javier's darkness ruin her in it? ____________________________________ Tropes~ • Mafia Romance • Arranged Marriage • Grumpy X Sunshine • Forced Proximity ____________________________________

Once, he was an assassin who swore loyalty to the righteous sects—‘Night King Yeomra.’ But after being betrayed by his comrades and meeting his death, He opened his eyes to find himself reborn in an entirely different body. His new name was ‘Avery.’ A simple convenience store worker. A life so ordinary that no one even paid him any attention. He thought he had finally escaped his bloodstained past— Until a single phone call shattered that illusion, as if mocking his fate. The world he now belonged to was far from ordinary. What awaited him— Was a ruthless organization made up of serial killers. A new life? That was nothing more than a delusion.

Princess Thalia, a knight in training, embarks on a journey into the cursed land of the Welch, where vampires and magical creatures roam. There, she meets Kaelen, the son of the first vampire, and the two are bound by an undeniable love. When Kaelen turns Thalia into a vampire to be with her forever, their union sets off a chain of events that threatens to shatter both worlds. As darkness rises, Thalia must choose where her loyalties lie and how far she’s willing to go to protect those she loves.

Justice, Eternity, Wisdom, and Purity—the deities of Order protect all that is on the earth. Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, and Slaanesh—the chaotic deities lurk menacingly in the shadows. Welcome to the Infinite Paradise... "Shut up, this is my paradise." Lecheng interrupts the main god's words with discontent. When Order retreats in his presence, when Chaos hides because of him, when he decapitates both Khorne and Justice, and when Purity and Slaanesh must face the dilemma of death or maternity leave because of him, Lecheng is pondering a very serious question. "Can the main god go on maternity leave?" ... PS: This is the story of an unruly, wanton, and extremely frenzied man in an infinite world. Original infinite stream plots.

The story of a monster that lost everything after a mysterious incident. The story follows the journey of Marco regaining his life while adapting to a chaotic new world. Through meeting his love they embark on a journey to create their paradise. Trying his best to remain as he is while protecting his loved ones. The journey of self discovery and strangeness ensues

After the great calamity known as the Collapse turned the world into a desolate wasteland, humanity became a savage and barbaric race that focused only on the survival of the fittest. The once-great innovators who created many advanced technologies now become less than the tribal communities, nomadic scavengers, or ruthless raiders and slavers. Pre-Collapse technologies became taboo, and those who understood the Old Ones, collectively known as the Knowers, became outcasts. This is the story of two girls, the scavenger Snow and the Knower Rain, who seek the mythical place known as Paradise and set off across a brutal and unforgiving world, facing many perils and adventuring through the once-civilized land.

A graceful little girl on her fifth birthday went from graceful to darkness itself. From her once perfect life to darkness without age. She now lives her life like no other, in hatred and anger, wanting nothing but revenge for everything that was taken from her. Her parents with great struggle had her as a child to call their own. A gift from the devil was given to the child. The question now is, Was it a gift or a curse? What would her so called gift bring to the world? Would she be able to control the darkness or will the darkness control her? How much of the darkness does she know? Read to find out.

Paradise Grey is a novel about a boy names Blue trying to find meaning and have fun along the way , he has to endure , live , learn and remember.*** Its a story that doesn't make sense in the beginning but if you stick around you'll get to enjoy the journey of Blue that doesn't only change him but its also changes you the reader as well , created & written by Thabiiso_Hendriick {Remember the is no light for those who do not know darkness}

An ordinary person with a non-ordinary life, he was trying his best to save the world from the invasion while hiding his identity, not knowing his true past and what lies behind that "SOUL"...

For millennia, the demons have relentlessly waged an unending war against humanity, leaving devastation in their wake. Now, a pivotal era is dawning, one that will ultimately decide the fate of both realms in a fierce struggle for survival.

There was once a young man named Varian,he was a homeless man who slept on the city streets due to his low budget. When he was working to gather plastic bottles to earn some money, he then saw a group of men and women wearing a white hoodie that covered their faces walking towards an unknown path close to a nearby village. Varian asked people around about them, but everyone thinks he is a crazy person spreading lies about a bunch of things. Varian then realized that he was the only person who could see them. Without thinking twice, Varian decided to follow them. About 30 minutes later, the group that was followed by Varian stopped as they were frozen like a statue. Varian has a bad feeling about what will happen, he then lifts his face and sees a massive cave on the edge of the village. Without hesitation, Varian leaves the group and goes to the cave. He needs to know the truth about what is happening right now, why was he the only one who could see the group of people and the unknown path. Varian entered the cave with caution, the cave is getting darker by each second. After some time passed, he arrived at the end of the cave. There was a giant tree standing in the middle of the area, Varian go to the tree as fast as he could so he can examine it closer. Varian noticed that there was a hole that'd fit his body on the tree. Varian hesitated whether he should continue his journey or not. Varian came to a statement that he would be continuing his journey after thinking about it for a moment, he entered the hole. The atmosphere was very dark and the path was somehow long for just a tree. After some time, he saw a glowing light from the exit. Varian was relieved for a moment when he heard a roar from an unknown species as if they were chasing him from behind. He ran as fast as he could to the glowing light, he is now finally free from that roaring. When he tried to open his eyes, he was very shocked after seeing a whole different world where there were no modern furniture or gadgets in this world, as if it was never there.

"If I told you about the darkness inside of me, would you still look at me like I'm the Sun?" ****** Annalise's life changed the very night she was married off to the Dark Lords who resided in the Cursed Castle. She was offered to them as a sacrifice to save their Empire. No one knew anything about those residing inside the Cursed Castle except that there were three of them, all men, and they all were very powerful. There was a dark force invading the peaceful lives of the people of Seelie Empire, people were disappearing and unseen things were happening. And the High Priestess confirmed that the Seelie Realm would need the help from the Dark Lords to win this battle against the unknown. Annalise ended up becoming the pawn as the only unmarried girl with royal lineage and the title of a Princess. To show their sincerity about the treaty, the royal family offered her hand in marriage to the Dark Lords, and to everyone's surprise, the Lords agreed. But they had a condition - she needed to marry all three of them! To save her Empire and people, Annalise agreed to marry all three Lords only to find that none of them showed up at the wedding. How was Annalise going to handle her married life, and her three husbands who were not only handsome beyond words but also more powerful and mysterious than people thought? Especially when they had a great battle to fight! ****** Warning: Mature content in the story. This is a Reverse Harem story, so if it's not your cup of tea, please skip this story. ----- Disclaimer: The book cover is mine. ----- For more updates, follow me on Instagram: @nightsummer20 *******

in a medieval dark fantasy world.In the human kingdom . After centuries of protection, the kingdom decided to extinguish the Eternal Flame, a fire that drove away the darkness but required constant human sacrifice. Some believed this decision would bring freedom, while others feared the consequences. It wasn't long before shadows began to appear, mysterious otherworldly beings silently watching over the kingdom. Some saw them as messengers of a new era, while others saw them as ominous harbingers of a greater power lurking. Amid this threat,Under this threat, the kingdom is divided into the Guardians of the Flame, who seek to rekindle it, and the Council of Hope., who believed that the time of the flame was over. But amidst this struggle, there was a greater truth that everyone was unaware of: the darkness was not asleep, but was patiently waiting for this moment to return.

In the wake of a devastating personal tragedy, young Sarah finds herself adrift in a sea of doubt and despair, questioning everything she once believed about faith and love. As she navigates the shadows of her grief, she encounters a series of remarkable individuals—each embodying the very essence of compassion and hope. From a wise elderly neighbor who shares stories of resilience to a spirited child who sees beauty in the mundane, these unexpected encounters begin to illuminate the path toward healing. Through their kindness and unwavering faith, Sarah slowly learns that even in the darkest moments, love can shine through, guiding her back to the light. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Sarah must confront her pain and the barriers she has built around her heart. Will she find the strength to embrace the love that surrounds her and rediscover her faith, or will the darkness continue to overshadow her life? Join Sarah on a poignant journey of loss, healing, and the transformative power of love in "The Light in the Darkness," where hope flickers in the most unexpected places.

Zahb Lwheat looks to make a stand with his new found opportunity and powers.

A young girl who is very nice is abducted by a cold-blooded billionaire mafia. He gradually turns her into his possession then into his obsession, but a traitor has stolen his heart, so all he can do is abhor the traitor and search for her if he can find her. The price of her betrayal would be that she would curse the day she was born. Will the girl he kidnaps and plans to marry ever win his heart, or will she just be his property to do with as he pleases? trigger warnings abusive relationship, drugs, slavery, dark, cold, sexual assault, violence, human trafficking, mafia, guns etc. so if you are not comfortable with these, please avoid this story. *I don't support any of these!!*

Blythe Wilson is a troubled soul plagued by dark events in her early life. Upon getting the much- needed help to cope, and many years later, Blythe is determined to make something of herself and turn her aspirations into a reality. As well as, continue trying to live a normal life. Though Blythe's perception of normal is quite distorted, to say the least, let's see how this plays out for her... Blythe considers herself to be a compassionate; kind-hearted individual to the people whom she loves most. But- She's human. So, expect, mistakes will be made in the process. Through this lengthy ordeal that she knows as life, Blythe has become a rebellious character through her many life experiences, which has influenced her behaviour. Why is this? Will we find out? Her best friend; Dexter has always been there for her. He's constantly caught up in the messes created by his bestie. He's the one with the engraved moral compass, and she doesn't care? Things become complicated when she crosses paths with the "Jax Everett". They hate each other. But, the question is: Why? Who is he? What type of developments will occur through the course of their hate-hate relationship? For Blythe, she anticipated that college would be the most challenging demand from her capabilities. But boy, was she wrong? With the darkness that ensued in her early life, will these revelations come to light? Will she be able to unravel the mystery that is her life?

(A/N: Not Your Normal Type Of Female Lead) When the moon reaches its peak, madness shall walk the face of the earth. In a world teetering on the edge of mysteries and sanity, the moon's crimson glow heralds an age of nightmares. Everyday objects twist into monstrosities. Nature turns savage. And humanity? Their darkest emotions awaken something far worse.... Jian, a mysterious average writer, lost in the pages of countless stories, until the day, the era she once knew is plagued by horrors. Bloodthirsty monsters born from corrupted humans and everyday items roam the earth. This is the fight for survival. A battle against madness itself. This is the legend of the last survivors of PARADISE. Together, they unravel dark mysteries, face gruesome monsters inspired by soulslike games, and awaken powers forged from their deepest emotions. But every step forward uncovers a heavier price: the fragility of sanity and the haunting question. Who is the real monster? . . . . . . . Are you ready to step into the crimson glow? Madness awaits. Quote: " Only In the the darkest depths of the soul, can the chains be broken..... Cause we are humans fighting Madness! " Theme: Redemption...

In a world where powerful clans fight to protect humanity from the dark forces known as Oscuros, Takumi Hinoyama, a young member of the Hyakuren clan, struggles to understand his own connection to the fire spirit that courses through his veins. As massive, deadly Oscuros appear across the city, Takumi finds himself caught in the chaos and danger that threatens to consume everything. When a mysterious figure known only as Crimson begins attacking the city, his power seems far beyond anything the clans have faced before. With the president of the Hyakuren clan going missing after a confrontation with Crimson, Takumi and his companions must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind this enigmatic figure. As Takumi grows stronger and learns more about the dangerous forces at play, he must decide whether to follow the orders of his leaders or risk everything to save the president—and perhaps the world itself—from an unseen and terrifying fate.

Samuel is simply an ordinary guy. He likes to read books, mainly sci-fi theme blended with a little bit of fantasy. He was... immersed, to say the least in his own little world, which gave him leverage in the reality of the world. He barely managed to enter the State University of what he wants. It was even the first time he took an effort to something. But in the midst of his daily routine. He found himself within the ship, barely gasping any air. Yes, he was abducted.