The Way Of The Shadows

Li Qi, who originally believed that even after being reborn in another world, he would still spend his life in mediocrity, unexpectedly gained the ability to track his progress on the path of cultivation. This rekindled his ambition and gave him the courage to embark on the journey of seeking The Way. A man with a determined heart should strive to overcome mountains and rivers, creating ripples that stretch for thousands of miles as he pursues enlightenment and mastery over his own destiny.

Lucien wakes up in a world that feels both familiar and foreign. Plagued by fragmented memories of a kingdom drowned in blood, whispers of an ancient prophecy haunt his every step. He was once more than a mere mortal—he was a king, a ruler of shadows, a force feared by gods and monsters alike. But now, he is forsaken. Forgotten. A mere shadow of his former self. As dark forces stir and unseen enemies move against him, Lucien must reclaim what was lost. Assassins lurk in the shadows, a hidden order watches his every move, and a masked adversary—one who knows the truth of his past—emerges from the abyss. With each battle, a fragment of his former power resurfaces. With each enemy he slays, the past grows clearer. But power comes at a cost, and the throne he once held is not abandoned—it is waiting. Will he embrace his destiny and reclaim the throne of shadows? Or will he fall, buried beneath the weight of a forgotten past? A tale of war, betrayal, and rebirth begins.

Rumours had it that he had never lost a battle, some say he is cursed with shadows following him where ever he went whispering things only he could hear and princess seraphine had just became his wife

Under the starry sky of a prestigious school, glances meet—the beginning of an unexpected connection. In this sanctuary of appearances and secrets, a spark is born, fragile yet luminous, promising to shake carefully constructed lives. "The Way You Are" delves into the fleeting moment when two souls recognize each other—beyond words and masks. A first encounter that resonates like a silent promise, an intrigue where every exchange, every emotion, reveals a turbulent inner world. Their story begins with a simple crossing of paths, but the impact of that moment will echo far beyond this initial meeting. Immerse yourself in a narrative where the intensity of emotions and the beauty of shared moments lie at the heart of the story. "The Way You Are" is not just a love story; it is an exploration of invisible bonds and silent passions that shape our lives.

Centuries ago, the Forgotten Realm was sealed behind ancient magic, its dark truths buried beneath prophecy, ruin, and blood. But when cursed warrior Kael Thorne returns to the ruins of Veyr’hadal, drawn by visions and a blade that whispers, the seal begins to crack. Haunted by a past he barely remembers and a future written in shadow, Kael finds an unlikely ally in Seren Velora—a rogue with silver eyes and secrets of her own. Bound together by fate and survival, they descend into the forgotten depths, pursued by guardians of ash, hunted by factions who fear what lies beyond the gate, and stalked by something darker than legend. As the Gate of Thorns stirs and prophecy bleeds into reality, Kael and Seren must choose: confront the realm’s hidden horrors, or let the darkness devour their world from beneath. The shadows remember. And now, they’re calling.

Xavier witnesses his father being murdered in cold blood by his father's most trusted friend. 16 years later, he becomes the most feared CEO in the business world all the while nursing his vengeance in his heart. Evie, Thomas's daughter, a beautiful Lady with an innocent heart finds herself intertwined with Xavier, she falls in love with him. Xavier uses Evie to get close to Thomas, But fate has another thing in store for them both. follow on the exciting journey of Xavier and Evelyn as they both find love in themselves when it was supposed to be the opposite

In a world where magic and technology intertwine, ancient prophecies foretell the return of an unspeakable evil—the Devil God, sealed away centuries ago at the cost of the greatest warriors' lives. As the barrier weakens and darkness stirs, a legendary warrior is prophesied to rise, the only one capable of stopping the impending catastrophe. Xie Lin, an ordinary high school student, dreams of joining the prestigious Bastar Academy of Magic. But when strange sensations awaken within her, she soon finds herself entangled in a destiny far greater than she could have imagined. As S-rank warriors search for the chosen one, secret organizations lurk in the shadows, seeking to manipulate fate for their own ends. With war looming and time running out, Xie Lin must uncover the truth about her origins, master her newfound powers, and stand against an ancient darkness that threatens to consume the world. But is she truly the hero foretold, or merely a pawn in a grander scheme?

Society views witches as abominations, and as such, treats them that way. While on an errand for her coven, Lilith spies on a young Lycan boy playing with his friends, wistful for the life she could have had. In a twist of fate, she encounters him again, and a relationship blossoms between them. But in a world that wants nothing to do with witches, will their relationship survive the stigma? @ Art by Thorkell_40k

Power is everything. Without it, you are nothing. That is the law of the world. Born without magic, Kurobane Arashi was abandoned by his own family, stripped of his title, and exiled from the only life he had ever known. The noble houses sneered at him. The empire dismissed him as a failure. But they were wrong. Arashi does not need magic to be powerful. He needs only patience. From the shadows, he watches. He learns. He grows. With each step, he weaves a web of secrets, manipulating the arrogant elite who once scorned him. The weak boy they cast aside will not return seeking acceptance—he will return as the one who decides their fate. Yet, as ancient forces awaken and unseen enemies rise, Arashi finds himself at the center of a game far greater than simple revenge. A silent war rages in the darkness, and the world itself trembles on the brink of destruction. In the end, there will be no kings. No gods. No empires. Only shadows. And Arashi will reign over them all.

*"For the restless hearts searching for meaning in the echoes of their past. May you find the courage to face your truth and the strength to embrace your redemption."* **"Shadows of the Forgotten Truth"** He has everything—success, wealth, and admiration. Yet, deep inside, there’s a void he cannot escape. Haunted by his past, trapped by people’s expectations, and burdened by unseen guilt, he finds himself questioning: **Who am I? What is my purpose?** A single event shatters his carefully built world, forcing him onto a path he never expected. As he searches for meaning, he encounters a wise mentor who speaks in riddles, a woman who has embraced peace despite her own scars, and a friend who sees the truth but lets him find his own way. Yet, the greatest battle is not with the world—it is within himself. **His desires pull him back, his past whispers doubts, and the shadows of forgotten truths loom over him.** As secrets unravel and realities shift, he must face the one question he’s avoided all his life: **Can he truly change? And if he does, will the world ever let him forget who he once was?** *"Sometimes, the truth we seek has been hidden in our own shadows all along..."*

Beneath the bustling city， the shadows of the apocalypse lurked. The black spores spread silently， twisting bodies and minds. Gin's lab made some people disappear without a trace， turned others into monsters， and some into the rich. Now it was the turn of a mysterious young man， Mo Wen， to make his choice...but he made the wrong one. “Gin， with a sinister smile， grew curious about what Mo Wen was mumbling. He brought his ear close to Mo Wen's lips， only to hear a faint voice: 'Dad， I'm so scared...'“

Nestled in the heart of a bustling city, "The Enigma Hotel" stands as an unassuming yet extraordinary gateway to a magical dimension. The hotel only reveals its fantastical nature during specific celestial alignments, creating a hidden realm accessible through its mystical doors.

"I should have stayed home and played video games." This was Ray's last thought before darkness engulfed him after he was hit by a car. But surprisingly, instead of finding himself before the gates of hell after dying, Ray found out he was transmigrated into another world. The world Ray was transmigrated to was called Arora World, a place where you can use different kinds of skills, magic, and even acquire powerful classes. Ray found himself in the body of a young boy named Evan, who was studying in a hunter academy after awakening his abilities at the age of fourteen. At first, Ray was happy that he was transmigrated into the body of someone who had awakened his abilities and could use the magic he always wanted to use. However, as Ray went through Evan's memories, he finally realized that everything was not as simple as he had expected. Evan had a unique physique that didn't allow him to increase his power like other people. Because of this useless unique physique, Evan was the weakest hunter in the entire academy. And that was not all; the more Ray looked at Evan's memories, the more he realized just how troublesome his situation was. "I know I entered this body without buying a ticket, but isn't this too much?" Ray said in a depressed voice after going through Evan's memories. Will Ray be able to survive in this new world? Is the physique of his new body really useless? Join Ray on his adventure to find out.

Emma Sinclair has always found comfort in routine. As a book editor in New York City, her days are a whirlwind of deadlines, manuscript revisions, and the occasional stolen moment in her favorite café. She tells herself she’s content—until a rainy morning and a single, unexpected question change everything. Lucas Carter isn’t looking for anything serious. A travel photographer with an untamed spirit, he’s spent his life chasing the next adventure, never staying in one place long enough to call it home. But when a chance encounter leads him to Emma’s table, something about her quiet confidence and guarded heart makes him hesitate. What starts as a simple morning coffee turns into lingering conversations, stolen glances, and an undeniable pull neither of them can ignore. As their lives begin to intertwine, Emma and Lucas must decide if love is worth stepping outside their carefully drawn lines—or if some beginnings are meant to end before they even truly start. A story of timing, risk, and the beautiful uncertainty of falling, The Way We Begin is a heartwarming and deeply emotional romance about two people learning that love doesn’t always fit into the plans we make—it just happens.

Mara Voss is a researcher obsessed with the forgotten corners of history, particularly an ancient civilization that vanished without a trace. But when a near-fatal car accident leaves her with fractured memories and an unsettling sense of déjà vu, she begins to experience something far more disturbing—time itself shifting around her. Historical records change overnight. People recall events differently. And then, the gaps begin—moments where time erases itself, leaving behind only silence. As Mara digs deeper, she discovers whispers of a secret organization that has spent centuries ensuring some truths remain erased. Watching her from the shadows is Kaelion—a man who knows far more than he should. Assigned to monitor her, he is both a protector and a threat, tied to the very past she is uncovering. But history is fighting back. Lost cities flicker into existence. People who were erased begin to reappear. And an unseen force whispers a warning: You were never supposed to remember. Now, hunted by those who would silence her and haunted by a civilization that defied time itself, Mara must uncover the truth before she, too, becomes just another shadow of the erased.

In a world transformed by a fallen star, magic has become as natural as breathing - and just as essential for survival. While others revel in their newfound powers, one boy harbors a secret that makes him unlike anyone else. Stalked by those who sense his difference, shunned by a society obsessed with magical might, he navigates a realm where supernatural prowess determines not just status, but survival. "The Shadows of Aethel" follows his desperate journey through a world that treats anything unknown as a threat. In a reality where arcane gifts separate the elevated from the condemned, he must discover whether being different dooms him to the shadows - or marks him for something far more extraordinary than anyone could imagine.

Seraphina Lancaster had once possessed everything— intelligence, beauty, and a life she called adventurous and wonderful. Until the night of her engagement to Alistair Blackwood, heir to the powerful Blackwood Empire. That was the night everything fell apart. Desperate, she sent her mother and younger sister to safety— only to be hunted down herself. Trapped at the edge of a cliff, she fell into the abyss. When she woke up, she was no longer Seraphina Lancaster. Her past was gone. She lost her memories. She had only a name. The Grantham family took her in. Their patriarch saved her, gave her a new identity, and years later, she became Mrs. Nicholas Grantham— envied, respected, powerful. But on the day of Grandfather Grantham’s will reading, everything changed. A letter from his lawyer left her shaken. And with it, the entire Grantham Empire became hers. From that moment, she changed. As she began unearthing the truth, she realized the past wasn’t buried. It was waiting. Watching. Hiding in the shadows. And in that darkness, a man followed her every step. Protecting her. Waiting for her to remember. Waiting for her to come back. Because seven years ago, Seraphina Lancaster disappeared. And now… she was waking up.

A life story of a boy called Domi, who lived a wonderful life with his parents. But then in one single night his life took a turn in a completely different direction. A turn that changed lives of everyone in the world. What will he do after this and what fate has for him in the future.

"When Death's mortal coil was broken, his three embodiments - the Reaper, the Ferryman, and Bloody Mary - collapsed, plunging the underworld into chaos. The veil between worlds was torn asunder, unleashing unholy terrors upon the earth. England, situated at the epicenter of the cataclysm, bore the brunt of the horrors. In response, the government initiated a clandestine program to train a select group of civilians, known as the awakened to wield ancient powers and combat the forces of darkness. Among these recruits, one individual stood apart - not for his exceptional abilities, but for his astonishing lack thereof. Ray Aldren, a young man with no discernible talents or powers, somehow managed to fail every test, every trial, and every expectation. And yet, despite his apparent ineptitude, Ray was chosen , chosen for the exploration of star realms

A seemingly normal day turns into a nightmare when a group of high school students in China finds themselves inexplicably trapped in their school. As night falls, the building transforms into a chilling maze filled with deadly mysteries. Survival depends on following a strict set of cryptic rules—rules that change with every passing night. Bound by fear and desperation, the students must rely on their wits, unravel the sinister forces at play, and confront their inner demons. But as alliances form and secrets unravel, they realize that not everyone can be trusted—and the way out may demand the ultimate sacrifice.

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

Welcome to the Epic Journey of Shadows and Light, a gripping tale of individuals who discover extraordinary powers in the aftermath of a devastating catastrophe.

James who transmigrated into a chaotic world is only a small figure in the world. Leading a small tribe through the Northern Pass, he knew of what will happen in advance The Empire will fracture, the princes will rebel, and the world will be in chaos! And his tribe will be annihilated and his people will be killed and enslaved! This is not a good era to live. In this chaotic era, the only way to survive is to fight! In blood and fire, he will be baptized into an Overlord that would shake the world! [ The character also has a system that will help him to navigate this new world. Enjoy as he begun building a new kingdom in a chaotic world]

Sixteen-year-old Ava Sinclair has never cared about luxury or status—she just wants a shot at a better life. When she earns a prestigious scholarship to Ravensworth Academy, the most exclusive school in the country, she’s ready to work hard and prove she belongs. But from the moment she steps into the grand halls of Ravensworth, she realizes she’s an outsider. The students are ruthless, their designer clothes and expensive cars serving as armor in a silent war of power. The worst of them? A group known as “The Monarchs,” led by Adriana Kingsley, the daughter of a billionaire CEO who sees Ava as a threat to their perfect world. Determined not to be bullied, Ava keeps her head high and refuses to back down. When she accidentally impresses one of the school’s top students—Adriana’s ex-best friend, Theo Carter—she becomes an even bigger target. Strange “accidents” start happening, her schoolwork is sabotaged, and an anonymous text warns her to “know her place.” But Ava isn’t one to be intimidated. With the help of Theo and a few unlikely allies, she begins unraveling a dangerous secret hidden beneath Ravensworth’s polished surface—one that could destroy the entire school’s reputation. Now, she has a choice: play it safe and keep her scholarship, or fight back and risk everything. Because at Ravensworth, survival isn’t just about grades—it’s about power. And Ava is ready to take the crown.

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ends. Final Line: "Every man thinks he's the hero of his own story… until he becomes the villain in someone else’s."

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadows that were feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

Jin, a user of ki and trained by his master, Roshio until a war broke out and his master died due to sacrificing himself to save Jin. Jin who was in tears vowed to get revenge of the bastards who had started this and killed his master, and his clan members. Being the only survivor of the Bone Structure Palace, The master had handed Jin a weapon to form a contract with. Offically being the master of an broken palace that no longer exists. What will he do to get his revenge? What is he willing to sacrifice for it. ------------ 1. I would like to firstly say that this is my first time writing, so don't expect everything to be perfect for a while. 2. This story is a slow/fast-paced reading. It'll have a mix of both. Some chapters will feel slower because it is, and others will feel faster because it is. 3. It does have romance in it and I wasn't sure to add cultivation because it's more like meditation and like ki gathering and things. However, after going through my thoughts, it was basically the same thing, so I just did it. 4. It's a little all over the place for I'd say the first 6–8 chapters maybe more? But It'll will slowly come together, hopefully… 5. If you do enjoy this, make sure to give it a review and ask other people to read! 6. If there are any questions at all, ask in the comments, and I'll be answering questions every 10 chapters. 7. So update to the list above ^ Romance has been removed due to it taking the first slot and having it show up primarily (I think primarily) as romance and not showing the others before you click on the actual book. It'll still have romance, so don't worry. Nothing will change 8. I would also like to clarify that this is an original work by me, and the clothes i decided to use for the characters, "hanfu" mainly, I do not mean any disrespect to anyone by using it as a novel that is made within america if anyone thought anything like that. I'm simply doing it because i like the design and i think they look extremely cool and also beautiful to me. So again i don't mean any disrespect if im wording any of it wrong. I just really like them.