Lotr Shadows Of The Past

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.

Reincarnated in another world after a strange event in his favorite forest, Wasi (Ferr) is reincarnated in a young body in a barracks. However, during his stay in the barracks he receives a strange mission, and begins to live his past again through his dreams. This book relates two seemingly different stories, however, it is one story of the same character, the past and after reincarnation.

--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. ---

In this tale of love, loss, and resilience, Isla must confront her deepest fears, trust her instincts, and embrace the possibility of new beginnings. With each step, she learns that true strength lies not in isolation but in the connections we forge and the courage to open our hearts to love, even when it means risking everything.Survival and love constantly change the playing field. Surprising friends come through where she least expect.

Most people are born ordinary, but there are always some who, despite being born ordinary, aspire to greatness. From an exploited undocumented worker to the godfather of the dark; From those who obey the rules at the bottom of society, to the emperor behind the scenes who makes the rules; The country belongs to the federation when the sun shines, but it belongs to me when the night falls! "Sometimes, shadows can not only be as vast as light but can even cover it!" "We never extort anyone, every penny we make can pass through our conscience." If someone knocks on your door at night, they either bring my regards or brings the destruction for your arrogance. As for what you will get, it depends on how you choose, my friend!

Chapter 1-5 was based on a true story in my life,the rest was all made up by me.The story is based on Nyla and Camillia being bestfriends and Nyla and Pauline pulled a prank on Camillia that made her mad and sad.Few weeks later a stuff got missing……Then Kayden and Camillia became best friends,Kayden becoming her supporter in everything in the problems she faced.They started dating after a while but then Something happened between the Camillia and the Kayden mother that made that spilt up and they dont see eachothe untill 3 years later in NYU(New York University)They meet again and The Camillia explained everything to Kayden.Then Kayden finally understands why Camillia left him after all these years.

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?

In a realm where might makes right, Kairos Wilder, a lowly demon scorned for his mortal appearance, defies the odds to challenge the divine and rewrite the fabric of destiny. With cunning guile and ruthless ambition, he navigates the treacherous landscape of demon lords, ancient gods, and fate itself, all to claim the fabled Crucible of Realms. But as realms collide, alliances shatter, and the very fabric of reality unravels, Kairos's insatiable hunger for power threatens to consume not just his enemies, but the world itself. Will his unyielding ambition be the catalyst for a new era, or the harbinger of apocalypse? Dive into this dark, epic tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and the true cost of ultimate power, where the lines between heroism and villainy are blurred, and the price of greatness is paid in blood.

Many, many, many years after the world was ravaged by the appearance of voidspawn, monsters born from a malevolent energy corrupting any form of life, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. In this precarious time, Mathew is thrust into the world. In the world where survival alone is struggle, he is forced to confront the realities of his world and unravel truths buried in blood and shadow. To achieve his goals, Mathew must grow stronger and navigate a foreign world. And as he delves deeper into the world, he discovers many truths hidden behind tightly sealed doors. And once there, he must decide whether to embrace the darkness behind them, become one of its many victims or defy all odds to imprint his will upon it. ___________________________________

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.

Raelus a washed up prince finds himself thrust into the gritty underbelly of the City of Salvia where mysterious disappearances are happening at a less opportune time. Gina Mac Tyr is a baron's daughter slowing amassing power to tear down her family even at the cost of her own life. Rigel Setanta bears cursed blood that forces him to insanity.Will he break the curse before it breaks him? Meanwhile Vecian O Cathal carries his forefathers' ambition of attaining nobility and when no opportunity appears he decides to carve one out for himself. The cover art does not belong to me. So if yours please inform me and I will remove it. Discord server: https://discord.gg/HPs3mBRw

"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.

Adrianna Stone, a girl who has been running from her demons for too long. She has seen the worst of life or so she thinks? Alesandro Romero, the Italian Mafia Leader, who lost his 4 year old daughter eventually finds her again. What will happen when they finally find out what she has been through? How will the Romero's handle the secrets behind their past?

When 18-year-old Alex transfers to Westbrook High for his senior year, he never expected to become the center of attention. As his popularity soars, strange and disturbing events begin to unfold around him. Students disappear, teachers are assaulted, and a sinister atmosphere engulfs the school. Alex finds himself caught in the middle of a terrifying mystery, desperately trying to uncover the truth behind the dark events plaguing Westbrook High. But as he delves deeper, he realizes that the darkness might be closer than he ever imagined.

A girl named Mori[Cat hybrid] was from an ordinary clan/family that you expect her to be, but her father didn't made her family look like one. She was an intoverted kid and doesn't have a friend because of her resting face that made her look mean, and those kids might think she'll lash out at them for some reason... Until she met this kid Itadori they became friends, but later their bond is almost on edge because she has to go to the agency she applied for some reason, but thankfully they still contact each other from time-to-time. -*-*-*- Years later he didn't know they'll meet each other again, do you think she has changed? -*-*-*- This novel only contains the pasts of each character whom I have wrote, and not the main story. (Auxilliary volume first publish will be on January 1, 2025 12:00 AM) (First chapters will probably be on February)

Nakia James, a promising young woman who faced many obstacles in life but prevailed encounters a new obstacle in his life when he falls in love with Javier Solis a fine young man who has her back until she falls pregnant. David afraid if the consequences of starting a family as a teen tells her to abort the child as he breaks up with Nakia revealing his cunning nature. Not wanting to kill the child, Nakia takes it as her solemn devotion to raise her child to be an autonomous person in life. Can this baby be the key of rising Nakia from suffering or will it be a curse that she'll have to bare?

In war-torn New Orleans, eighteen-year-old Tobias Frey embarks on his first mission to retrieve a cursed artifact hidden deep within the city’s decaying depths. Leading his squad through the treacherous maze of the City Beneath the City is a challenge, especially since they see him as nothing more than the inexperienced son of a legendary war hero. The artifact they seek holds the power to turn the tide against Gwendolyn Crane, the enigmatic and seemingly invincible figure at the center of the war. Painted as the greatest threat to humanity, Crane’s power and influence has reached mythic proportions. However, as Tobias delves deeper into the mission, he starts to question whether the truth about her is as straightforward as he has been led to believe. With deception around every corner, Tobias grapples with the growing tension between his duty and his doubts. As the mission falls apart and the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly unclear, he must make a choice: remain in his father’s shadow and aid in defeating the world’s most formidable enemy or risk everything and uncover a truth that could change the course of the war. 'Shadows of Frey' is a compelling story of loyalty, betrayal, and the pursuit of identity in a world fraught with shifting truths.

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.

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

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.

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

Cain had lost everything—the will to live, the strength to fight, and the belief that life held any meaning. Burdened by an abusive past and a lifetime of suffering, he made the ultimate decision to end it all. But death was not the end. Instead of fading into nothingness, Cain awakens in an unfamiliar world—trapped in the fragile body of a newborn. Yet, his memories remain intact. Every scar, every ounce of pain, and every moment of despair from his past life lingers within him. Reborn into a commoner family in a world of magic, power, and ruthless ambition, Cain soon realizes that fate has granted him a second chance. But this world is no paradise. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, and cruelty thrives just as it did before. Now, he stands at a crossroads: will he allow his past to haunt him once more, or will he rise above it and carve out a new destiny? Armed with the knowledge of his past life and the potential for power in this one, In a world where strength dictates survival, Cain refuses to let this life be wasted—no matter what it takes.