It'S Always Dark In Gotham

Synopsis of Behind the Curtains: In a world plunged into chaos and madness, countless malevolent creatures lurk in the shadows, watching the innocent like wolves circling lambs. Demons, eldritch gods, vengeful spirits, and twisted abominations run rampant. Hell is empty—its horrors walk the Earth. As an angel born of light, there is no choice but to ignite the holy flame... and join the hunt. Years later, Gabrielle—slayer of uncountable demon hounds—stands before an ancient god of corruption and says coldly: "You refuse to believe in God, and yet you won’t die either." "You’re really making this difficult for me."

One Hundred years ago the demons waged a fierce war on the Five realms, only to be eventually sealed within their own domain. Years after the war a young demon known as Belial discovers a method to break free from his confinement. Emerging into what appears to be an idyllic new world, Belial is filled with hope, perceiving it as a true paradise. However, as Belial embarks on his journey, to find a way uncover the truth behind the war and to unseal his people, soon the façade of this seemingly perfect realm begins to crumble, revealing a sinister truth lurking just beneath the surface. The once-promised land transforms into a nightmarish labyrinth, harboring mysteries foretold. Compelled to confront the consequences of his choices, Belial becomes entangled in a treacherous web of lies and mysteries. Every step he takes risks everything he holds dear, challenging him to his very core. What to Expect: No Harem – Romance is present but never overshadows the core story. A Protagonist Who Earns His Strength – He starts off far from invincible, struggling, learning, and fighting to grow. Intense Action – Prepare for Brutal battles, tactical fights, Great action sequences and high-stakes encounters. I am not afraid to kill off characters if they're in the way. Well-Written Side Characters – Every character has depth, purpose, and a role in the world. Vast Worldbuilding – Richly detailed realms filled with lore, history, and mystery. A Well-Defined and vast Power System – Strength comes with effort, and every power follows strict rules...Or not. Dark Themes & Tough Choices – Morality is never black and white, and survival demands sacrifice. Guilds, Hunters & Factions – A world teeming with powerful groups vying for control. Mysteries to Unravel – Nothing is ever as simple as it seems. If you love stories where power is earned, battles have real consequences, and the world is as dangerous as it is captivating—Demon’s Dark Destiny is for you! Welcome to the journey Hunter! If you have questions you can contact me at Blackstarsashi@gmail.com Discord: sashi8124

Alpha Kane is notorious in the werewolf world—a ruthless leader whose enemies tremble at his approach. Known as the "Ladykiller," he has left a trail of satisfied women, all yearning for a taste of his intense passion. With a reputation for electrifying encounters, he reigns supreme in the realm of desire, leaving a legacy of pleasure in his wake. At 28, Kane has resigned himself to a life of dominance and pleasure, convinced he will never find his mate. That is until fate introduces him to Elena, a captivating and naive young woman whose purity stands in stark contrast to his dark desires. When their paths cross, he is struck by the intensity of their connection but is equally horrified by the idea of tainting her innocence with his brutal needs. Kane grapples with a tumultuous dilemma: Should he protect her from the dark passions that define him, or will she ignite a fire within him that challenges his very identity? As he struggles to reconcile his predatory instincts with the tender bond forming between them, the stakes rise. Can he tame his ruthless nature to embrace the love he never expected? Or will his fears drive them apart, leaving them both unfulfilled? As desire collides with innocence, Elena must decide: will she surrender to the alpha’s intoxicating allure and explore the depths of her own passions, or will she find the strength to confront his demons and demand the love she deserves? In this gripping tale of power, submission, and redemption, witness a love story where dark desires collide with the purity of the heart, challenging the boundaries of pleasure and passion. Will Kane become the prince charming he never thought he could be, or will he forever remain a prisoner of his own dark legacy?

Lein Arcel was a young man. He lived in a world where everything depended on the supernatural strength known as "Flux". Lein couldn't remember who he was or his parents, all he recalled were moments of gazing at the dark sky in the midnight. His quest for his self-discovery became an oddysey, fueled by an emotions he encountered and the mysteries of his own Cause, with the insanity mind he have. But... a sudden incident emerged: a Heavenly Genocide. The event forced Lein to fight for survival against a massive slaughter perpetrated by entities from the heavens. The realms divided into five worlds, including the realm of Earth, the realm of Reckoning, the realm of Redemption, the realm of Hell, and lastly the realm of Heaven... The abode of holy beings that ultimately attack the realm of Earth. Lein and his friends, Reo and Grace, fled their city to escape the widespread destruction, making their way to Medarie Capital City, a place none of them had ever seen before. It was currently the safest haven, serving as the largest evacuation center in the Celestial region. Determined to reclaim their world, Lein, Reo, and Grace joined the military academy in Medarie Capital City. There, they pushed themselves through grueling training, determined to find a way to counter the angelic forces that had brought destruction to their homeland. In a world plunged into chaos, Lein and his two friends fought bravely against the angels to protect the realm of Earth...

Due to the colonization of various western countries, our country; an Asian one, is only one of the few that have to concur to the demands of the higher-ups. One being, an official Herculean Tournament is to be implemented in each country. A tournament that determines who is the strongest and most powerful amongst a peer group. But, little did I know, a much greater ploy than the tournament was at play. That behind the brutal and gruesome government was something far more dangerous and my whole family is at the center of it. When lies and secrets begin to unfurl, will we still have a shot at peace and happiness? Or will it disappear right before our eyes.

"This is the story of a girl who doesn't truly know who she is. She feels as though she's walking alone on an endless road made of glass - fragile, beautiful, and dangerous - chasing a destination that always slips just beyond her reach. Behind her, she sets fire to every path she's crossed, knowing there's nothing left for her if she turns back." "Inside her, two versions of herself battle silently. One is gentle, sweet-spoken like honey, easily frightened, always smiling, and often in tears. The other is cold - a fearless creature that dances with danger, thirsts for blood, and is consumed by madness. She hates herself with a passion so deep, it burns through her sanity." "She thinks the soft girl inside her has already died... But she hasn't. And one day, the mad, twisted side of her will finally kill whatever's left - leaving behind nothing but a complete monster."

Bloom in the dark Somewhere, at the edge that devours light, a man with no memory awakens… And inside him, a locked door— its key smeared with blood. Flowers bloom out of season, notebooks split open, names written in a familiar hand, and a river carrying more than water > Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All events, characters, and place names are products of the author's imagination. Any similarities to real people, places, or events are purely coincidental. The cities, characters, and institutions depicted in this story are entirely fictional and should not be interpreted as representations of real-world counterparts.

The world didn't end with a bang. No fire. No warning. Just silence. Jason Wright and his family now live buried beneath the surface, sealed in a high-tech bunker designed for survival—not comfort. With no messages from the outside and no clear explanation for the collapse, days blur into one another. Their only certainty is isolation. But what really happened out there? Was it a disaster... or something intentional? Is there still life beyond the bunker walls? Are their friends, lovers, extended family still alive—or long gone? How long can a family endure in such close confinement before old roles shift and new attractions emerge? Can Jason carry the weight of responsibility when the world above offers no answers—and the world below begins to fracture? And if he ever gets out of the bunker... what will Jason find waiting for him outside? — Author Notes — This is my first novel. It’s a character-driven, slow-burn psychological drama set in a post-apocalyptic bunker, exploring the effects of prolonged isolation, moral collapse, and shifting family dynamics. The story includes mature themes and emotional complexity. >Content Warnings / Themes: #Incest (gradual tension, emotional and/or physical) #Moral ambiguity #Post-apocalyptic survival #Isolation & mental strain #Power dynamics within a confined space #Yuri >Why I’m Writing This: I'm writing this story to push my own boundaries as a author and to explore difficult questions about ethics, survival, and human psychology when stripped of societal norms. This project is a learning process for me. I'm not aiming for perfection—I’m aiming to grow. So if you read this and feel something—anything—I’d truly appreciate hearing your thoughts. Constructive criticism is more than welcome, whether it’s about pacing, dialogue, characters, or anything else. Please let me know what worked for you and what didn’t. Thanks for giving it a chance.

"The White That’s Always Lonely" — is the story of a girl named Snow: quiet, fragile, and burdened by a childhood trauma she’s never shared with anyone. She lives in silence, far from the noise of the world, with only one friend by her side: Rose. Rose is the only color in her life… in a world that seems to know nothing but black and white. But the world follows its own rules—every meeting must end in a farewell. Whether sooner or later, it always comes. And yet… somehow, I began to live again. Because of a song. A song from the sea. I don’t know who sings it, or why. But I hear it… Is it just me? Or is there someone else... who hears it too? Update info : New chapters every Saturday & Sunday. Extra updates if I'm feeling it hehe~ P.S. I'm just someone writing from the quiet. Thanks for listening to my silence :D

Together with a crew of five, teenage Bharat was dispatched on an Interdimensional mission in the Dark realm to recover a priceless object in order to prevent further harm to human civilization. They had to avoid several hazards and flee the wicked creatures of the Dark Realm during this process. Will their mission be successful? How are they going to take the important object and steal it from the Evil creatures?

My name is Lucian. I was once a bringer of light, a servant to the noble ideals I once wished to preserve. But now? I am the unholy offspring of life. Maybe I was like this from the beginning. For I am the son of darkness, the foulest sin of life. From now on I am no longer Lucian, the light bringer. I will be reborn as Asura! Master of oblivion and I shall make them regret my unholy birth. I shall unleash the demons of the abyss and drown the realms in blood. I will become a god amongst the demons and punish those that denied me my freedom. I promise to make them writhe in agony just as they made me. I will burn their hypocritical ideals to ash! No!!! I shall burn all the realms to ash until there's nothing left but silence. And then maybe I can finally have my eternal slumber, but until then… I will be the dark in light.

One night I finally finished my long playthrough of a fantasy academy game notorious for its difficulty, the next morning I woke up as a spy sent by the evil organization in the game to infiltrate the academy... I'm fucked.

Instead of cursing out his life, he chose to file it under 'accepted.' --- Alternative: Civil Servant of the Cheonma Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

When Elias touches the forgotten mirror in his mother’s room, it doesn’t show a reflection— it opens a door. To memories he never made. To futures he should never see. And to a version of himself… that should not exist. Now, Elias must uncover the truth before the mirror finishes what it started. Because some reflections don’t look back. They look through.

The Truth Behind the Shadows In a world where memory is rewritten and truth is forbidden, Echo awakens with no past—only fragments of a self erased by design. Haunted by reflections and hunted by those who control reality, he must uncover who he was, and why they made him forget. But some truths were buried for a reason. What happens when you remember what you were never meant to know?

Haters to lovers

James came to Princeton to escape a past he won’t talk about, a past he thinks may have cost him everything, including God’s forgiveness. He doesn’t want closure. He only wants God's mercy. Tami, on the other hand, isn’t trying to be a detective. She’s just bored… or so she says. When she notices James at church and sends an anonymous message for fun, she doesn’t expect to care. But his silence, His mystery, It’s messing with her head more than she’d like to admit. In a campus where everyone’s pretending they have it together, one quiet engineering student and one nosy African American Studies major are about to crash into each other’s secrets. Some people run from the past. Some people chase it. And some people… just want to know what’s hiding behind the silence.

When the Earth God is cursed for a careless yawn, the entire world begins moving backward through time. One man, trapped between memory and reality, must uncover the truth and fight against fate to save his family from vanishing. A haunting tale of regret, love, and the power of redemption.

The city’s underbelly thrummed with untold crimes—hidden in alleys, behind gilded facades, swallowed by indifference. Those in the glare of the headlines found justice; the rest vanished into darkness… until tonight. Under a ghostly moon, nine silent figures gathered in an abandoned warehouse. At their head stood the masked woman—by day a nondescript student, by night the pulse of vengeance. Her mismatched eyes shone through colored contacts, calculating every move. “They ignore what they cannot see,” she whispered, voice cutting through the hush. “We step from the shadows and claim the truth.” With that, the hunt began.

Killian Wolfe is a man of control ruthless in business, unreadable in emotion, and utterly untouchable. But there’s one person who has always tested his limits: Adrian Quinn, his best friend and the only man who knows exactly how to push his buttons. Adrian is trouble wrapped in charm, all teasing grins and knowing touches. He plays with fire, blurring the lines between friendship and something far more dangerous. Killian has always loved Adrian, though he’s kept that love hidden deep, afraid of shattering the carefully constructed walls around his heart. But Adrian doesn’t know how Killian feels doesn’t know that Killian’s affection is as possessive as it is intense. And that’s not all. Killian has made sure that every boyfriend Adrian has ever had vanishes. Not because he’s jealous, but because no one else is worthy of him. One lap sit, one lingering touch, and one too many smirks, Killian can’t ignore the heat between them anymore. But Adrian doesn’t just want to tease. He wants to break Killian’s control completely, to push him into something more than just desire. And Killian isn’t sure he can stop him.

In 2024, a huge pandemic breakdown occurred again throughout the planet Earth, with a deadly new virus that could cost thousands of lives, deadlier than Covid-19 itself. However, this is a totally different pandemic for not just a protection from the virus, but also to protect people from an unexpected entry of a serial killer in town. Along with the virus, the serial killer sets out to take away the lives of innocents day by day. In order to stop both the pandemic and the killing spree, an ordinary man who later became a superhero all of a sudden steps up and fights off for those who are responsible of the events for the sake of the world, where he discovers unknown secrets of something that are related to the current issues happening around the area. Apart from the fight, the superhero also has to fight for his own life during the journey that could lead to some disastrous events. Read the full story to find out.

The Dark Prince’s existence restarted as a Dark Princess for a prank (Blooming of the Dark Blossom) At first, the royal family didn’t think much of the youngest Dark Prince’s playful request to prank his childhood best friend by disguising himself as a girl. It seemed like just another harmless idea. But when the Prince impressed everyone with his exceptional performance in a recent examination, his mother, the kind-hearted Dark Human Queen, decided to go along with it. Why not? It could be fun. Accompanied by the Queen, the young Prince meets the royal Dark Acolyte, who prepares to work his magic. The Queen watches with amusement as the Acolyte performs the spell, which is meant to only alter the Prince’s appearance for a bit of fun. But things don’t quite go as expected...

Some monsters are born. Others are forged in shadow. When the world split open and Abyssal Realms poured through the Gates, only the Awakened could fight back. Chosen by the System, they became humanity’s last defense. Kaelen wasn’t chosen. He was consumed. Left for dead inside a broken gate, Kaelen awakens something forbidden: the Shadow Sovereign Protocol—a living system that feeds on fear, death, and darkness itself. His class? Unknown. His power? Evolving. His soul? Fracturing. Now, hunted by guilds, holy orders, and cults alike, Kaelen carves his way through dungeons and empires, forging power from the monsters he slays—and binding shadows to his will. But every victory whispers a name long buried: The Dark One. Three women are drawn to his growing legend: A fallen noble who sees the man beneath the void. An immortal healer searching for an end. And a rival assassin who burns to destroy or love him. Kaelen’s path leads to ruin, revelation, and war. But in the end, he must ask: Is he still human... or the darkness the world tried to bury?

Join Lillian Steele, the world’s most famously terrified ghost hunter, on a spine-tingling adventure through the mysterious Heart-ling Forest. Known for its glowing tombstone and whispers of a ghostly presence, this eerie woodland sets the stage for a thrilling tale of supernatural encounters and social media stardom. Armed with just a torch, a night-vision camera, and her loyal eBunnee followers, Lillian dives into the darkness, chasing viral fame through her heart-pounding, scream-filled explorations. When Lillian crosses paths with Larisa, a lively and mischievous spirit with a knack for stealing the spotlight, her ghost-hunting journey takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Together, they navigate a world where the paranormal meets the viral, blending spooky thrills with quirky humor. Alongside Lillian’s friends Eliza and Kai, they chase clout on the addictive eBunnee platform, forming unlikely bonds in a quest for internet fame that echoes through the supernatural. Perfect for readers who love paranormal adventures, witty banter, and a satirical take on social media culture.

Selena Yang lost her mother at ten and her childhood not long after. When her father brought home a new wife and an illegitimate daughter, Selena and her younger brother Liam were pushed aside—neglected, abused, and forced to give up everything they loved. While their father remained oblivious, Selena endured years of cruelty in silence, attempting to shield her brother from the worst of it. But when it had gotten to the extreem Selena left the mansion with Liam, determined to survive on her own. Years later, she’s a struggling graduate, working odd jobs to care for her brother who was now critically ill. Desperate and with no options left, she turns to her boyfriend … only to catch him in bed with her another woman. Shattered and broken, Selena swallows her pride and returns to the last place she ever wanted to go—her father’s doorstep. He offers help… but only in exchange for something she never expected: a contract marriage to the mysterious heir from a powerful family. She signs the deal in haste without reading it, unaware of what was ahead of her.