Shadows Slowed

They were told they were orphans They were told they were alone in this world Luna and Leo twins from France, they were living in an orphanage. The minute Luna and Leo turned 18 that was the day their lives changed forever. An end to their normalcy, the last of the Moonlights.

In a world where arcane factions war in the shadows and ancient powers stir beneath the surface, Rain, a half-elf street rat turned finds himself clawing for survival. Unbeknownst to him, he is heir to a forgotten legacy: The Order of the Eclipse; wielders of elusive shadow arts. Shadows heed his call, not as Master, but as kin As ancient factions rise and forgotten gods stir in their graves, Rain is forced into a war he never chose. He struggles to survive political conspiracies, rogue cults, and his own brutal past. Rain must walk a path where trust is poison, and every ally wears a mask. A dark, immersive fantasy tale steeped in danger, secrets, and the cost of power. He was nothing. Now he hunts. And in the dark, his legend unveils

In a city where secrets are currency and truth is a dangerous pursuit, two strangers are about to collide in ways neither of them expected. Cyan Merin lives in the shadows. To the public, he's a quiet analyst with a forgettable face. In reality, he’s a government-trained undercover operative, embedded deep in a mission so confidential, even his allies don’t know the full truth. He trusts no one—until he meets her. Mira Solene chases headlines like fire. A fierce investigative journalist with a sharp mind and a sharper pen, Mira has made enemies in high places. When a story gets her too close to something deadly, she ends up in a hospital hallway—face-to-face with the one man whose secrets might just outmatch her own. Their encounter is accidental. Their connection is undeniable. But in a world of spies, lies, and betrayals, nothing stays hidden for long. As Mira gets closer to exposing the truth, Cyan is forced to choose between protecting the mission—or protecting her. Love, secrets, and survival—this isn’t just a story. It’s a headline waiting to explode.

She was supposed to inherit an empire, not survive a scandal. He was supposed to stay in the shadows, not fall for the girl he met in the dark... But some shadows burn brighter than sparks. -------- Heiress Isabella Montez has spent the past few years of her life looking perfect, playing obedient, and carrying the weight of a powerful name - Boss bitch mode she called it. Until a scandal explodes - leaking explicit content online - and the world turns cruel. The cameras want blood. Her father wants silence. And Isabella? She wants to breathe again. Enter Harry Danvers - cold-eyed, brutally efficient, and infamously private. Harry Danvers doesn't do mess. Not emotions. Not people. Not women like Isabella. But when fate drops her into his world again - raw, furious, and unraveling - he finds himself doing the one thing he swore never to do again: stay. He says he's here to protect her. She says she doesn't need saving. But some scars don't heal until they're seen. Slow-burn. Tension-heavy. Past scars. Dark truths. Haunted souls. Emotional intimacy. One scandal that changes everything and the quiet way people begin to hope again - even in the aftermath. If you love broken characters who don't know they're saving each other and the kind of longing that doesn't ask for permission - Sparks and Shadows is your next obsession. If you like what I've written, please comment, like, collect and review, and I'll be sure to reply. If you want to interact — which I would really love — this is my handles: https://www.instagram.com/meso_faith9 https://www.tiktok.com/@meso_faith I'm not really a social media butterfly and had only recently joined the above platforms but I would really love to hear from y'all. Have a day as lovely as you are!

Seraphina Blackwood has always lived between two worlds—one ordinary, the other supernatural. Raised by her enigmatic grandmother in a quiet, remote town, she never imagined the truth about who she really was. But after her grandmother's sudden death, Seraphina’s world unravels. She’s not just any girl—she’s a Lobizona, a rare female werewolf, born from the forbidden union of a human and a werewolf. Now, with dangerous enemies hunting her down, she’s forced to flee the only home she’s ever known. In search of safety, she stumbles upon Lupine Academy, a hidden school high in the mountains where the supernatural world’s most powerful beings—werewolves, vampires, and witches—train and thrive. But safety remains elusive. Even at the Academy, Seraphina’s presence sparks curiosity, envy, and danger as tensions among the factions boil beneath the surface. Ronan Stormbane, a fierce Alpha-in-training with a dark, brooding presence, carries the weight of his past—a brutal attack that wiped out his entire pack. Determined never to lead again, he’s shaken by Seraphina’s arrival. From their first encounter, sparks fly, as they are drawn into a turbulent and undeniable connection neither can control. As Seraphina unravels the secrets of her lineage and the Academy’s shadowy past, she finds herself in the middle of a deadly power struggle. A rogue hybrid werewolf-vampire named Kyros is out for revenge, with Ronan in his crosshairs. And Seraphina? She’s the key to unlocking an ancient power, one Kyros is determined to possess at any cost. Complicating matters further is Ciaran Nightshade, the dangerously charming vampire prince, whose attention pulls Seraphina in unexpected directions. Torn between two worlds and two dangerous men, she battles to control the powers waking inside her. Meanwhile, whispers from the forest warn of a looming threat, and Seraphina must learn to navigate the blurred lines between friend and foe. In the end, Seraphina must make a choice: will she embrace the wild power within her, or will it consume her whole?

"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."

"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.

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Some souls never stay buried. And some hearts never forget. Seventeen-year-old Lina Cross never believed in fate—until a strange boy with haunted eyes saves her from a shadow that wasn’t supposed to exist. Adrian isn’t normal. He doesn’t sleep. He doesn’t age. And he knows things about Lina’s past that she’s never told anyone… things even she doesn’t remember. When a violent creature begins stalking her across the city, Lina is forced into a hidden world of bloodbound oaths, ancient enemies, and cursed memories that stretch across centuries. Adrian claims he’s protecting her. But his silence runs deep—and the way he looks at her feels like a wound trying to heal. As Lina begins to unlock fragments of a life she never lived, she realizes her soul is older than her skin—and so is her connection to Adrian. But falling in love with a vampire already at war with himself might be the most dangerous memory of all. Because in this story, the past isn’t done with them. And midnight always comes slow..

In the quiet town of Clearwater, Ava, Liam, and Sophie—three lifelong friends born on the same day—are excited to celebrate their seventeenth birthday together. Everything feels just right: their routines are comforting, their bond unshakable, and the future wide open. But when they return home that evening, their families are gone without explanation. At first, they suspect an elaborate birthday prank. By morning, their world has changed. No one remembers them. Not their parents. Not their classmates. Not even the town itself. To everyone in Clearwater, they simply never existed. Terrified and alone, the trio begins searching for answers. Their search leads them to an abandoned storage room beneath the old community center—a place tied to past town events, now forgotten like them. There, they uncover three strange books bound in worn leather and etched with symbols that seem to shift when touched. The texts make no sense on their own, but when the pages are compared, a hidden history emerges: a shadow demon that feeds on memory and identity—and a warning that their families were never as innocent as they believed. As they try to make sense of it, a mysterious silver-eyed stranger named Lucian appears. He tells them their shared birthday marks them as a “Chosen Trio,” tied to an ancient prophecy. He offers to guide them in awakening powers tied to who they truly are. Suspicious but desperate, the teens dig into their family histories—and uncover a devastating truth: their parents made a deal with the demon years ago, a deal that traded their children’s identities for protection. As their powers awaken—Ava’s tactical insight, Liam’s physical resilience, and Sophie’s intuitive perception—they choose to defy Lucian’s warnings and confront the demon in the Shadow Realm. There, reality distorts and the truth is a weapon. Haunted by their forgotten pasts, tested by illusions, and nearly broken by fear, the trio pushes forward, held together only by trust and love. In a final confrontation, they face not just the shadow demon, but the painful truth: their parents erased them not out of malice, but to save them. Faced with a choice—accept the sacrifice and disappear forever, or reclaim their place in the world—they choose to fight back. The demon is defeated. The curse lifts. Clearwater remembers. But the experience has changed them. Ava, Liam, and Sophie return not just as survivors, but as something more: bonded by truth, shaped by sacrifice, and aware that the shadows haven’t stopped watching.

After his village was reduced to ashes and his parents slaughtered by the demon Bouros, Jin became a hollow shell. In a final act of desperation, he sealed the beast—but at a devastating cost: his humanity. Every shred of joy, rage, and pain was torn from him, leaving only a faint echo of the man he once was.Now, Jin wanders a world that dreads and shuns him, wielding the very shadows that devoured his soul. Emotionless, relentless, he is a specter of vengeance, neither living nor dead. As ancient enemies rise from the abyss and fragile alliances teeter on betrayal, Jin treads a razor’s edge between redemption and annihilation—haunted by the question: does he command the darkness, or has it already claimed him?

--- ### *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 their childhood, two brothers were enchanted by the bedtime stories—a tale of a devil and an angel—told by their mother under the warmth of a fading lamp. Years passed since then. MC and his elder brother faced many hardships, and overcame them together, and now run a successful businesses. Years had passed since MC last heard those bedtime story, which he used to enjoy the most, and now lives with his elder brother, peaceful. However, fate had other plans. One day, on a subway train, their lives were thrown into chaos when they were attacked by a devil and an angel, just like the ones from their mother's stories. As the situation become dire, a portal opens and two mysterious men emerge from it, insisting they come with them swiftly. With no other option, MC and his brother leapt into the unknown. In the next moment, they found themselves in a world, completely unknown to them—a world of Magic, Superpowers, Dungeon Complexes (twisted mazes which blur the line between a dungeon and labyrinth), and a System that governs the very flow of life and power. Now, stranded in this fantasy realm, the brothers must navigate its dangers and mysteries, forming bonds with unlikely allies along the way. But the questions linger: Why were they brought here? Is there a connection between them and the bedtime stories they once heard? And most importantly... can they reach a better conclusion to the story that had already begun? Their journey has just begun, and their fates remain unwritten. --- I'll publish a day chapter or two per day, for now, because I've written them with the word count over 1.8k~2.5k words. After 12th or 14th chapter, I'll begin to publish two chapters per day or more, consisting of word count of 1k~1.5k words. I'll publish 13~14 chapters of the word count of 1k~1.5k words per week, if nothing goes wrong on my end. Note that the number of chapters which I may publish per week can increase. I hope you'll enjoy reading it. --- I don't have a discord server yet, so I apologize for that. I will make one as soon as possible. For now, I've mentioned my discord username. Discord: rossweise0 The cover isn't AI made. It was illustrated/made by my friend, though she's just a beginner. Insta: _tw2.8_ ---

How many years ..... have passed? Uh..one...two...three... uh..four...five..hmm. Five years....hmm..uhhhh...haahaaahaaa...[laughing loudly] ..Finally...finally..it is ready ..I am ready... screaming loudly Indra looked at his hands then towards the glittery glowing greenish blue crystal which had been just a plain black rock for last five years. He had been waiting stuck in a room with transparent walls surrounding him. The only view he could see outside was 'Nothing'..There was nothing ..not even a single non living entity. It was dark all around..but sometimes he could see a pinkish light dispersed in the surrounding which used to disappear after some time. The room he was in had been floating in this darkness unaware of where it was heading just lost in this pin drop silence. Surprisingly he had not been hungry nor tired in these five years. But he felt he would go insane in this loneliness and eternal silence....

In a world that has long forgotten the Stellians-children of the stars-Nocturna returns after over 200 years of captivity, a prisoner of the merciless Voidwalkers. Thrust into a realm that no longer remembers her people, she must navigate a land reshaped by time, betrayal, and silence. With danger closing in and the remnants of her past scattered, Nocturna must decide: stay in the shadows, or fight to rekindle what was lost. With the help of a green-scaled ally whose fire still burns bright, will they defy fate and restore the balance before the darkness consumes what little remains?

A night out with friends takes a dark turn when Eva vanishes without a trace. Caught in the grip of a Mafia heir with a dark obsession, she must find a way to survive the twisted world she’s been dragged into. Will she escape his trap, or become his prey?

In the dead of winter, beneath a bleak sky, a lone child flees through a vast, snow-covered forest, chased by men whose swords gleam with deadly intent. His breath is ragged, his steps faltering, but he doesn’t dare slow down. With every crunch of snow beneath armored boots drawing closer, the child knows he’s running out of time. When a single misstep sends him tumbling to the frozen ground, all seems lost. His pursuers close in, their blades raised, ready to strike. But something stirs in the shadows of the forest, something ancient, something watching. The chase may have ended, but the story is just beginning.

Leonard lived a quiet, ordinary life — caring for his siblings, working at a forgotten bookstore, and enduring the weight of a family fractured by abandonment. But everything changed the day he found a black leather book — untitled, uncredited, and without any record of its existence. From that moment on, sleep ceased to be rest. It became punishment. Night after night, Leonard is pulled into a warped world where reality bleeds beneath crimson moons and ancient horrors lurk in the shadows. A place where time bends, death walks freely, and hope withers in silence. What begins as a nightmare slowly reveals itself as something deeper — a memory that isn’t his… but remembers him. As the line between dream and waking life begins to erode, Leonard must uncover the truth behind the book, the visions that haunt him, and the unseen force watching from beyond the veil. Because not all dreams are made up. Some dreams are doors. And certain doors, once opened, can never be closed.

Of course. Another story about a man dying and being reborn in a fantasy world, gaining powers, the attention of the Gods and... Wait a minute. Is it really that simple? Be reborn and become a hero all at once? Possess knowledge and automatically defeat all enemies? Be noticed by the Gods and get the meaning of life? Sounds beautiful. But frankly, it's doubtful. This is not a story of triumphant ascent. It's a journey where battles aren't always victories, losses aren't always worthy, and tears are not weakness. Everyone walks their own path. The only question is: do you really want to hear about it?

You had met the woman of your dreams and fell in love. You eloped.  But when you both returned to take your rightful place among the clan, your dream turned into a neverending nightmare. Your souls became destined to always say goodbye, but what happens when those shadows that you once feared become your comfort? Can a love be reborn in the shadows of goodbye?

Shadows Of Injustice follows Detective Elizabeth Kane a woman who once believed in the justice system but is forced to rise from the ashes of betrayal to confront the powerful O’Sullivan family a dynasty tied to her darkest secrets. As she delves deeper into their treacherous world, Elizabeth must decide. Can she dismantle their empire and undo their grip on power or will she sacrifice everything including herself in the process?

Cometió un crimen. No un error, ni un accidente. Un crimen. Leo Ashwyn, cazador de criaturas mágicas, conocía bien las reglas: Lo que es mágico, se destruye. Lo que es humano, se protege. Hasta que rompió ambas. Ahora huye con su hija en brazos… Una cría de zorro azu de ojos brillantes, nacida de lo prohibido. Una criatura que no debería existir. En el pueblo de Cahris, donde la magia susurra en los árboles y por debajo de las piedras, Leo encontrará refugio bajo el techo de una hechicera anciana. Ella le enseñará a ver más allá de su culpa: La magia, a su hija. Y el precio de aquello que protegió. Pero nada en Cahris es gratuito. Y las sombras de un pecado no se disipan, aguardan pacientemente. Y cuando despiertan… reclaman. ✦════════༺༻════════✦ “He matado antes. Pero si tocan a mi hija... haré historia.” —Leo Ashwyn. ✦════════༺༻════════✦ Etiquetas: *Fantasía oscura *Drama psicológico *Misterio sobrenatural *Acción con elementos mágicos *Paternidad no convencional *Hombres bestia / Humanos con rasgos animales *Slowburn emocional *Trauma y redención *Viaje interno del protagonista *Venganza y protección

In the rain-soaked alleys of an unnamed city, two strangers collide — not by fate, but by exhaustion. Aarav, a quiet writer running from the weight of his own memories, finds Anaya — broken, bruised, and unconscious at a train station bench. She doesn’t want to be found. He never meant to care. But something in her silence mirrors his own. As days pass and fragile trust begins to form, their quiet companionship becomes a refuge neither of them expected. But the past isn’t done with either of them. Anaya is being hunted — not by monsters, but by people she once called her own. Aarav holds a truth of his own — one that could shatter the fragile world they’ve just begun to build. Set in a world that feels too real to be fiction, The City of Shadows is not a story of grand miracles, but of small moments that save lives. It’s a deeply emotional journey through trauma, healing, and the kind of love that doesn't arrive with fireworks — but with quiet tea cups, shared balconies, and the promise to stay even when it hurts. Because sometimes, the most dangerous place isn't the world outside… but the memories we carry within.

In a world fractured by an ancient cataclysm, where magic bleeds from the bones of forgotten cities and strange Riftborn creatures prowl the ruins, survival is a cruel art. Kaelen, a silver-haired orphan born amidst the rubble of a shattered metropolis, possesses a rare and volatile affinity to the three primal fabrics — Space, Time, and Matter. Hunted for his anomalous power, he is captured and subjected to brutal experiments by a secretive cabal of nobles and rogue scientists. They seek to control what they do not understand. But Kaelen survives. And then, he escapes — unleashing raw, uncontrolled destruction in his wake. Betrayed time and again, Kaelen sheds the remnants of naivety and embraces a darker path. Cold, calculating, and manipulative, he becomes a force of dominion, wielding his abilities with terrifying precision. From ruined kingdoms to forbidden archives, he begins to build a foundation of power, attracting loyal—and dangerous—companions, including powerful women whose affection borders on obsession. In a world ruled by secret councils, ancient bloodlines, and hidden gods, Kaelen refuses to be a pawn. He will be the architect of a new order—or the harbinger of its end. The Weaver of Shadows is a dark fantasy epic of betrayal, power, forbidden magic, and ambition, told over a thousand chapters where kingdoms will fall, gods will kneel, and shadows will shape the future.

In a fractured world where secrets rule and shadows command, three children rise -- each a prodigy, each a monster. Adrian Voss, sold into darkness by his own parents, is forged into a weapon by a clandestine European organization. They call him The Butcher, a silent reaper with eyes like dead glass and fists that never miss. Evelyn Blake, orphaned by fate and fueled by bloodlust, walks the line between chaos and charisma. Known only as Sable, she hunts monsters with a grin, trying to catch up to the one ghost she can’t outwit, the elusive top genius. And above them all, unseen but ever-present, looms The Omniscient, a faceless puppeteer of global powers, governments, and truth itself. No one knows who he is. No one knows what he wants. But they all know one thing: once he sets his gaze on you, there is no escape. As nations tremble and alliances blur, the three prodigies find their paths tangled by power, vengeance, and a truth so devastating it threatens to unravel the world. Loyalties will shatter. Blood will stain the brilliant. In the end, only shadows will remain… Shadows of the crownless.