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After losing his mother as a child, Hoshino Aki clings to the legend she once told him—every 400 years, a falling star brings a celestial girl who grants a wish to someone in true need. Now, 20 years later, Aki is a high school student who has long dismissed the tale as a fantasy. But when news of a rare celestial event shakes his world, forgotten memories resurface. Could the legend be real? And if so, will he finally receive the wish he once longed for? As the fated night approaches, Aki is about to discover a truth far beyond his imagination.

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

Orion Terra, the grandson of the patriarch of the Star Alliance, is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, bringing together five families who are members of the alliance. Orion family's specialty was gravity, but Orion is an anomaly born with the power of shadows. It is known that anomalies are strong and strange. Watch Orion climb the ranks and meet other anomaly friends like himself to reach the peak Author's Note : Hello There, this is my first novel support me if you like it (English is not my native language so please excuse any spelling mistakes.)

Orphaned by a shadow attack, Mireya has spent her life fighting against the darkness that stole everything from her. But when she crosses paths with Uhrin—a former witch who now walks among the shadows—Mireya is drawn into a battle far greater than she imagined. An ancient riddle speaks of a lost blade, one that could tip the balance of power. Determined to find it, Mireya embarks on a dangerous quest, uncovering hidden truths about herself along the way. As she struggles to control a power she never knew she had, the weight of destiny looms over her. But when the lines between enemy and ally blur, she’s faced with a choice. And as fate tightens its grip, a forbidden bond begins to form, one that could change everything.

What makes a god? Is it their power? Their renown? Or their legacy and the impact they havw on those who follow them? Crimson Shadow is a story about one boy's struggle against the odds and his eventual rise to the peaks beyond human capability. Set in a world where most of the Old Gods are either dead or wounded as a result of a cataclysmic war, the story follows another victim of loss in Akairo Kivuli Kamaitachi. Born only a few years after the Great War which claimed the lives of billions, he must rise from the ashes and desperately cling to his humanity lest his soul be consumed by nihilism. What to expect: ÷ The Protagonist isn't the Hero. He is just another cog in the cycle of sorrow. That said, he will carve a path for himself through the strength in his fists and his will. ÷ Tense and gripping action that will vary from bare knuckle brawls to showdowns that will dim entire clusters of galaxies! ÷ A cast of unique and interesting characters! ÷ Deep and Expansive lore that spans entire galaxies!

Theodore, the second prince of Zevaris, has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, Alden, the kingdom’s heir. Carefree and content, Theodore has no interest in politics or power. But he holds a secret—he’s been reincarnated from another life, retaining knowledge and skills that could change the kingdom. As war with Ruthenmir approaches, Theodore is forced to reconsider his place in the world. With a growing desire to protect his family and kingdom, he must step out of his brother’s shadow and carve his own path. With allies made and enemies lurking, Theodore’s journey will test his strength, his resolve, and his ability to rise to the challenges ahead. The Prince Who Fades in the Shadows is a story of reincarnation, political intrigue, and a prince’s quest to find his place in a kingdom that has long overlooked him.

History will always lie. An inevitability that is etched in the memory of the world itself. The tides of war will always be set in stone yet floats and sways in the currents of time. Those who win over the garden shall see the world of a new age, different from the ones of gods and heroes. Those who nurture the garden should not fall prey to its beauty, lest they will be swallowed by its lies. Allendis the lowly mercenary did not think his fate could get any worse. He did not know what destiny has in store for him but he must find a way to survive the horrors of the world. Eddan is a place of the divine and the monstrous but filled with promise and unknowable truths. Survival is a must. Even if he has to help carve up the world into someone’s image.

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.

Theodore is a man who has never held a job in his life and has a reputation for failure. He is tired of being fired, but never of his incompetence! With one last hope, he accepts his uncle's call and begins working at the Count's estranged estate. His mission: To be assistant to the young master Lemi. Theodore has a secret - he can feel different emotions in those he touches. Anger, fear, happiness... Everything is reflected in him. Until he touches Lemi. He can't even get a single tenner from the young master. At first she thinks this is a temporary situation, but eventually she discovers the dark truth behind it. Without realizing it, he has uncovered a secret that has been buried in the mansion for years. But are some secrets kept for a reason?

Earth was devastated by "The Fall"—a parasitic reality called the Forgotten World began consuming our own—humanity survives in isolated settlements surrounded by corrupting darkness. The city of Valtaros stands as one of civilization's last bastions, ruled by the Church of the Maw, which venerates a mysterious entity believed to be humanity's salvation. Elias, a ruthless survivor from Valtaros's slums, discovers strange black markings spreading across his skin—the dreaded sign that the Black Maw has chosen him. Forced to undergo its lethal trials that few survive, Elias must navigate a dual-phase ordeal that tests both his skills and his moral character. As he confronts the true nature of the Maw and its connection to humanity's past, Elias faces a fundamental choice: cling to his survival-at-all-costs mentality or embrace sacrifice to forge a new balance between realities.

A marriage forged in blood. A kingdom built on bones. And a queen who refuses to kneel. When Elyra Dorne is sent to marry the infamous King Draven Valerian, she knows her life is no longer her own. The world speaks of him in fearful whispers a tyrant wrapped in shadow, a man whose throne was won through war and whose heart is said to be as cold as the steel he wields. But Elyra is no meek bride. Stripped of choice yet unbroken, she steps into his kingdom with defiance burning in her veins. In a court filled with vipers, where betrayal is currency and secrets are more dangerous than blades, she must survive a world where love is a game and power is the ultimate prize. Yet, beneath the king’s ruthless exterior lies something else—something dark, something waiting. And as Elyra is drawn deeper into his web, she begins to wonder: Is he the monster the world fears, or something far more terrifying?

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

The world of Murim bows only to strength. Those born weak are fated to be trampled, forgotten, erased. Jinshen Zhe knew this truth well—his once-proud clan reduced to a fading name, his existence a shadow among giants. He had long been kicked out of his clan, now he was just a wanderer. But fate is not so easily bound. One night, a voice calls to him from a light in the forest—a message from the distant future, claiming to be his descendant. And with it comes a gift beyond comprehension: nanotechnology, a power far removed from martial arts, a force that twists the very laws of the world. Metal fuses with flesh. Circuits pulse beneath his skin. His mind sharpens, his body reforged into something… unnatural. But power invites bloodshed, and soon, Murim's predators turn their gaze upon him. Cults, sects, and warriors fear the unknown—and they will stop at nothing to erase what they do not understand. In the darkness, Jinshen Zhe walks alone. The weak boy is gone. In his place stands a force neither man nor machine—an omen of change, a nightmare carved into legend.

Beneath the neon lights of Tokyo, a war raged within the shadows. Hiroshi Yamaguchi was once the top assassin of the notorious Yamaguchi-gumi Mafia. But within the organization, a darkness festered, one that had consumed him from within. His past was one of tragedy. As a child, he watched helplessly as his beloved mother was murdered at the hands of his own father. Her death ignited a fire of vengeance within him, driving him to climb the ranks of the mafia, all in pursuit of a single goal. Revenge. But on one fateful day, Hiroshi abandoned the life of bloodshed, seeking to escape the cycle of violence. Yet, freedom was only an illusion. His father’s grasp was relentless. Captured, tortured, and cast into a prison meant to break him, Hiroshi was left to rot in the darkness. Until fate intervened. Rescued and recruited by a secret organization determined to dismantle the criminal underworld, Hiroshi was given a new purpose, one that aligned with his thirst for vengeance. Now, at just 18, he walks a treacherous path into the unknown, prepared to destroy those who wronged him, and anyone who dares to stand in his way.

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?

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

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 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.

In a dark alley, obscured from the prying eyes of people, the muffled grunts of a shadowy figure beaten to a pulp were barely visible. Four hooded figures were standing around the bloody figure on the ground as he looked up in hate. Kraign struggled to his feet, his face mangled beyond recognition. "All of you idiots shall pay. THE WORLD WILL BURN!! "Boss, I think he's gone mad, we should leave", one of the hooded figures said on a low voice. "Was thinking the same thing", the shortest hooded figure replied, retreating with his crew, leaving the boy in the ground, barely breathing. As death drew near, things all went wrong.

In a world ravaged by wars and sun-driven chaos, the remains of humanity clings to survival within the singular haven of Utopia. Dr. Umami Christopher unveils the Twilight 6000—a device meant to shield against the sun's lethal touch. Instead, its activation triggers cosmic upheaval, casting Earth into shadow and humanity into an existence where humans become shadow-like still retaining their dimensions. As Utopia navigates this altered reality, the "Shadow Saga" unfurls, revealing mysteries, strange abilities, and the struggle for survival against cosmic forces in a world forever changed by twilight.

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

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.