The Forest Veiled In Darkness Kodama

In a world where shadows linger longer than they should, some fight the unseen by binding it within themselves. They wield the power of ghosts, walking the edge between life and oblivion. But every gift has a price. The more they take, the less human they remain. And when the boundary between man and spirit begins to blur, the question arises—what will they become in the end?

In this newly fractured world, power is everything. The strong thrive, the weak endure, and the Deva family stands above all—untouchable, unquestionable. Dion, an outcast without status or strength, watches as others ascend while he struggles to survive. He has no grand ambitions, no illusions of destiny. But in a world where the gifted rule and the forsaken fall, survival itself is a battle.

Vol 1: The Unicorn's Forest Charlie Rivers is a 14-year old girl who is trying to get through high school without being noticed when she finds herself hearing a voice asking for help when she is only one of two who can hear it. She agrees, despite the fact the other person is someone she doesn't like. When she meets the 'voice' that needed help, she learns that it's a unicorn, yet she's the only one who seems to be able to see the horn. Everyone else thinks it's a horse. Charlie also learns that by having agreed to help the unicorn, she'd gotten herself involved with a group of friends, including the other person who can hear the unicorn, that she hadn’t been really involved with before. Not only is it changing her normal schedule drastically, given she hadn’t hung out with anyone before, but even her personal space seems under attack at times. As she continues to help the unicorn, she funds that going back to how she was isn’t as attractive as it had once been, before she was helping the unicorn but also she wonders if she really would want to. *Minor spoiler in the synopsis for vol. 2 if you haven't read vol. 1* Vol 2: Tip of Other Worlds Charlie and her friends begin traveling to other worlds in search of the world that the griffin canyon connects to. While they do that, Charlie finds herself torn with wanting to grow her relationship with Alex and beginning the expedition through different worlds. Then as the expedition begins, she finds more than she ever expected to find on other worlds, but ever in the back of her mind is the dream she had in which Beth, her best friend, dies in. A dream she's determined to keep from happening, even if she has to sacrifice the friendship that's come to mean so much to her. *Minor spoilers in vol. 3 synopsis* Vol. 3: Acclimating to a New World Charlie leaves her friends and is taken by The Lost. Her friends continue on and encounter a family who has the same disease they had just recovered from. While helping them, they learn about how this world is that of a matriarchal society and has been since ancient times. What that means they can't say, only that it's going to be awkward. Charlie comes to after a while, feeling like her brain had been I'm a fog and that she had been in a waking dream, only to find she's naked and in a kind of cage where she learns she's been taken as a slave. While she has no idea how this happened, she's determined to find a chance to successfully get out of that situation. Mature content will be either through implications or will only extend to the edge of it. The cover art was ai generated. If anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book they'd like to say, but not leave a record of it here, I can be contacted at etherelemental@gmail.com

Synopsis In a world where forgotten names are whispered among the trees, a grieving brother named Elias ventures into the mysterious Forest of Forgotten Names to find his sister, Lila, who vanished without a trace five years ago. The forest is no ordinary place—its trees are alive, their leaves rustling with the stolen memories of those who have disappeared. Elias soon discovers that the forest feeds on the names of the lost, erasing their identities from the world. But when he finally finds Lila, she doesn’t recognize him—or even her own name.

In a world where countless realms are tethered by an ethereal nexus known as the Veil, only the brave or the foolish dare to tread its shimmering paths. When Kieran Vale, an ordinary university student, is inexplicably drawn into this arcane dimension, his life is shattered and rebuilt anew. Marked by the Veil's enigmatic sigils, Kieran must navigate treacherous trials, deadly beasts, and power-hungry rivals in a realm where strength is the only currency.

Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Inherited Darkness" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

On the distant Myriad Flower Continent, where ten thousand races vie for dominance, humanity finds itself at the lowest rung of the ladder however, beyond the clash of steel and the fervor of battle, lies a deeper, more profound saga. Lin Haoran, a seemingly ordinary young man, is thrust into this world with an unknown purpose. Along with him, he brought 'The Wheel of Heaven and Earth,' a heaven-defying ability from a legendary game, bestowing upon him the power to grant extraordinary abilities to others and himself, setting him on a path different from the rest. Haunted by visions of ghosts and the looming fate of his mentor, Chun Yijun, Lin Haoran navigates a landscape where destiny and fortune intertwine. His journey takes him from the serene mountain retreats to the heart of chaotic battles, where he witnesses the true might of martial artists and ethereal and omnipotent gods. In this epic tale, the lines between mortals and deities blur, and the true essence of power is questioned. Lin Haoran's story is not just of personal growth, but a saga of cosmic significance, where the fate of millions hangs in the balance. As he inches closer to invincibility, he also destroy countless lives on the way and even save countless more, confront formidable foes, and unlock the true powers within, to usher in a new era of divinity.

A group of delinquents get lost in a forest where they are hunted by a terrifying, masked man. The man hunts them one by one like a stalking wolf, he search’s the forest for them with a make shift knife made out of animal bones. The teens must fight to survive as they must fight against the elements putting them down. On the way, they learn more about each through this process, growing closer as they start to open up about their life.

Cahira was never good at being a war elf. She was weak, bad at fighting, and just wanted to become a bard. So she leaves. But on her journey through the Eternal Forest and to the capital, she realizes that fighting skills would have definitely come in handy. After running into a cranky raven, she meets someone who will change her goals and her life forever. It's up to fate to decide if it's a good thing. Cover Art: https://vgen.co/akuratsuna

In this thrilling story, Dr. Ella Marshall is a talented doctor who finds herself entangled in the dangerous world of the mafia. She's just trying to save lives and do her job, but little does she know that her path will intersect with that of a powerful and mysterious figure known as "the beast." As Ella delves deeper into the underworld, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens to tear her world apart. The "beast" refers to a powerful and enigmatic figure within the mafia, someone who wields immense influence and strikes fear into the hearts of even the most hardened criminals.It's like an untamed monster hidden behind a veil of secrecy. "The Beast in the Veil" is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that explores the complexities of power, loyalty, and the lengths one person will go to protect what they believe in. It's a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface. *trigger warning* Sexual violence, rape

What's life? What's happiness? What's there to life if everyone's just gonna die at the end?

Hiiro Yamaguchi, a normal Japanese man, finds himself reborn in another world as a forest spirit.

OFFICIAL SILENT VEIL NOVEL Takes place in the world of Silent Veil, unveiling a cruel reality of living in a world inhabited by survivors. The world of Silent Veil — Elyndor is a harsh one. The journeys which multiple protagonists have will be long and difficult. You must be ready to endure, to suffer and to wallow in despair. Are you ready to join them? * CRITICISM IS APPRECIATED AND RECOMMENDED * I WILL NOT PUBLISH MANY CHAPTERS A DAY BECAUSE I WILL HEAVILY REDO ANY ARCS OR CHAPTERS I DON'T LIKE.

"Charlie, please!" I begged her again. "Just tell me what's wrong. Tell me what I did wrong. I'll fix it. I swear, I'll fix it." I was on my knees in her University's student park. People were staring, some were even taking pictures of the bizarre scene infront of them, but I didn't care. The woman I love has spent two and a half months not answering any of my calls or replying to any of my messages. And now here I was begging her to not give up on us and she was...eating ice cream? "Forest, you need to go!" She whispered screamed while camera phones flashed at us. "I said we're over. Just let it go!" "No!" I practically roared. "I love you, Charlie and...and I know for a fact that you love me too. So no. We're not over. We'll never be over." ******* After a shattering break up, Forest finally finds a way to put it behind him and move on.After five years of trying to forget the love of his life, she suddenly reappears and tells him she wants him back. Forest has a choice to make - forget the past and be with the only woman he's ever loved or uncover the mystery behind the break up and go digging in a past that everyone is trying to hide. *** This story may not be published on any other platform in any form whatsoever without the express written consent of the author, Eli Stone.

A cataclysmic threat has emerged from the depths of darkness, a portal to the underworld that imperils all of humanity and the monster realm. Fear grips the hearts of all, but an ancient prophecy whispers a glimmer of hope "Only the legendary one can stem the tide of destruction".

Beyond the Darkness In a world where the strong reign and the weak are forgotten, Xiao Lan was once a prodigy destined for greatness. Feared, respected, and envied, he stood at the peak of his generation—until treachery shattered his destiny. Betrayed by his sworn brother, abandoned by his sect, and crippled at the height of his cultivation, he was cast into the Abyss of Eternal Night—a place where no soul has ever returned. Yet… death was not his fate. In the deepest darkness, he awakened. A forbidden power, older than time itself, surged through his veins. A power that defied the heavens, that mocked the gods, and that would reshape the fate of countless worlds. Now, Xiao Lan returns—not as the fallen genius, but as the Forsaken One. Armed with a demonic sword that devours souls, wielding techniques lost to history, and accompanied by powerful yet mysterious women drawn to his rising legend, he will carve his path through blood and fire. Ancient sects, immortal emperors, and godlike beings will bow before him. The ones who betrayed him will tremble at his name. The heavens themselves will break beneath his wrath. For in a world where might is law, he will stand above all. The legend of the Forsaken One begins now. # adventure # action # drama # mystery # mature # martial arts

**Title**: Lunar Veil **Genre**: Supernatural Thriller/Romance **Synopsis**: In the mist-shrouded town of Solhaven, where the moon’s glow is the only constant, a hidden war rages between creatures bound to its power. Werewolves, vampires, and humans coexist in fragile harmony, unaware of the Veil Keepers—a secretive order that manipulates the lunar phases to maintain balance. Eira Callen is an abomination. Cursed with the blood of both vampire and werewolf, her existence is forbidden by supernatural law. For years, she has lived in hiding, but when a rare lunar eclipse awakens an ancient prophecy, Eira is thrust into the spotlight. The prophecy speaks of the *Lunar Veil*, a force capable of severing all ties to the moon and erasing supernatural races from existence. Eira’s hybrid bloodline makes her the key to unlocking its power—or destroying it forever. Draven Solas, a brooding Alpha turned rogue after the massacre of his pack, is drawn into Eira’s world when an attack exposes her to the supernatural community. Reluctantly, he becomes her protector, though his thirst for vengeance and mistrust of her kind threaten their uneasy alliance. As they unravel the secrets of the Lunar Veil, they uncover dangerous truths about Eira’s origins and Draven’s past—truths that could shatter their fragile bond. With factions of werewolves, vampires, and Veil Keepers vying for control of the Lunar Veil, Eira and Draven must race against time to stop the impending catastrophe. But as the final lunar eclipse approaches, they face an impossible choice: destroy the Veil to save their world, or wield its power to rewrite the rules of existence—even if it means sacrificing themselves. ---

Two best friends freshly out of high school. Just wanted to travel and see the world. However, the start of their travels didn't go as planned, and they ended up in a magical... forest...world. [Author note:I lost my other account :(]

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.