A Ring Around The Moon

“I will drag you into an abyss, where despair only remains in your heart, as you have done to me for your betrayal.” Atlas watches him kneeling on the ground with a dagger in his side, blood trickling from his wound. Atlas stands there, leaning against the wall with a nonchalant expression. Atlas stepped away from leaning against the golden statue, and he walked closer to him with a predatory grace, calm and effortless, and Atlas cradled his face with a possessive and clinging hold, and Atlas smiled gleefully, “Let’s make a deal. Belong to me and do everything I say, and I’ll release your brother.” Sebastian never saw this day coming, and he truly regretted saving him on that snowy day. This person isn’t the same youth from before, for vengeance and hatred only remain in his heart. The only thing he can do is appease the man. But this time, he will never give out his heart again. And he will never reveal the real truth behind his betrayal. What’s the point? Sebastian looked at the man before him and resisted the urge to move away from the hand on his face. His eyes remained stoic. In a hard voice, he said, “Fine. I will do what you want; in exchange, let my brother go.” *** Sebastian lives a normal life with his family, but he lives a hidden life. He has a dark secret that he protects at all costs; otherwise, he will be killed for being a monster. He and the rest of his family are vampires, living off blood, but his family, especially his father and mother, don’t feed on humans, for they cling onto morality, hoping not to descend into depravation. Sebastian cherishes his family, and they are both his strength and his weakness. They are the ones who maintain his humanity and keep him in check. But being a vampire comes with a deadly price; he must blend in with the human world, pretending to be a human is an effortless task: calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around as if they’re just a game. His heart never lets anyone in, keeping distance from anyone except for his family, who live and protect each other. On that fateful night, he never thought he could have another emotional connection. A young, feral boy carrying a hunter's knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that’s too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries heavy, dark secrets, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas’s past and must decide if he’s worth forgiving and protecting. ***
gong/seme/top protagonist x shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

In a quiet town surrounded by nature, two girls, Emma and Lily, navigate the struggles of self-discovery, societal expectations, and the uncharted territory of their feelings for one another.

As the author of this book I should give a fair warning: the first chapters are a scam!! Okay, let me explain. The character that you most likely think is the protagonist, is not the protagonist. Why? Honestly, idk, I just felt like doing it. Makes the story feel more realistic and approachable because every character is worth something. The story follows a male lead, Ju Min-Jung, who at one point in his life was a normal middle-aged man from Korea. He gets transmigrated to a world called Einar as Lychipher Klein in which becoming quote-unquote a "god", is not just possible, but relatively common. Years have gone by in a flash and Lychipher has enjoyed a simple and laid-back life, going by the nickname of Whiskey. The story starts when a contracted guild summons the lovecraftian inspired eldritch entity known as Dietrich, which fragmented itself into several variants born from chosen women. The fragments each have the distinct feature of white hair and can be released when the variant is killed. When all the variants are killed each fragment will be fused allowing Dietrich to form in Einar. This quickly escalates into family feuds, mystery, mystism and the occult. Questions emerge perpetually the instant one is answered, mysterious forces are at work pulling the strings behind closed curtains and fate seems to be the greatest for of all.... What to expect: Firstly is the world of Einar. It's a world entirely fictional so don't try to wrap your head around the timeline because I honestly just smashed several themes that I liked together. Originally, I chose for late 16th century baroque and renaissance, but later I also added elements of the western victorian era, the wild west and more. Now the next thing to expect is probably not something you'll appreciate much, and that is slow pacing. I know, I know —you're probably screaming "whyyy!?". But it's best for the story to play out the way it should, ya' know- instead of rushing it. Besides, going for a mysterious factor demands slow pacing because otherwise the mystery is short-lived.

[Re-Edited March 2025 featuring a new intro! With New parts to come as well.] Duc is accidentally reincarnated as a duck in a fantasy world where he was supposed to be the heroic force for good, as a human, but finds himself in the depths of a dungeon facing challenge after challenge in his little duck body. Not only that, when he finds his way out he ends up right in the middle of a possible war starting! Joined by an elven princess, a rogue, and others along on his journey, Duc has to not only find himself, but also help others and survive the new world around him!

Long ago, the Moon kingdom fell, swallowed by war and a lingering curse. Hope was lost until a sign, shaking the heavens and earth alike. A prince born of fire sent on a mission written in prophecy, bound to a fate he never choose. He must find the lost Moon prince before the moon completely shutters. . A wonderer, drawn to the moon's quite glow, crosses his path and is reluctantly pulled into the search. What begins as a journey to find the lost heir soon unravels into something far greater, secrets buried beneath the world, whispers of a curse, and a bond neither of them expected. But fate is cruel, and the truth is never what it seems. The deeper they go, the more they realize some destinies are meant to be written.

The Chronicles of the Elemental Rings follows the epic journey of Arjun, a gifted warrior and elemental mage, as he sets out to retrieve five legendary rings—Space, Time, Power, Light, and Darkness. These mystical artifacts hold the key to both unimaginable power and his ultimate goal: rescuing his twin sister, Nandini, who is imprisoned within the Space Ring by the sinister Rakshasa Cult. Accompanied by a diverse band of allies—a priestess, a mage assassin, a cunning thief, a knight princess, a wise sword master, and a mysterious girl linked to the rings—Arjun must navigate treacherous landscapes, ancient secrets, and deadly adversaries. As they race against time, they uncover a dark prophecy: the cult seeks to resurrect the dreaded demon lord Hiranya, threatening to plunge the land of Kishkindha into eternal darkness. Filled with high-stakes adventure, deep friendships, and a battle between light and shadow, The Chronicles of the Elemental Rings is a gripping tale of courage, destiny, and the power of hope in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

Drew, a boy from a post-urban mundane city Old Fork 2 bourne by the depravity of light and colors, finds himself in another reality one day when he wakes up, with no memory of how he found himself inside a home built in another plane of a reality. This reality was comprised of a system that was completely unknown to him at first, until a stranger known to be Lilo knocks on his door to reveal to him that they may have been trapped in between the chronology of time; that being the past and the future. Find out what happens next. Thankyou for reading. Arigato Gozaimasu!

Gold Tier Winner of WPC #139 *** Two souls were prophesied to meet and fall in love. They were made for each other, chosen by the moon goddess to complete each other. But what would happen when something threatens to break them apart? Do you think a love predestined by a deity will prevail? *** Lara looked up and she froze when her eyes came in contact with the bluest eyes she had ever seen. "You are...?" He asked. Lara caught her breath and froze up. She can't answer him! She already knew the CEO was ridiculously handsome. But she didn't think he was this handsome! He already asked her a question but all she could think of was... Noah James Smith looked intimidatingly beautiful in his company photo but in person, he's more than that. His photo didn't do him any justice! He was devilishly handsome, and very intense too. His electric blue eyes looked like they could see into her soul if he wanted to. And she was melting like ice-cream in front of him. Noah looked at the woman who just entered his office and his eye zeroed in on her. She looks like a dear in headlights. Her lips were gaping and she looked stunned after seeing his face. Did she hear what I said? He thought inwardly as he stood up and walked around his desk. "Who are you?" he asked again, and that got Lara out of her trance. "Oh! Uhm. I-uhh. I-I'm nobody..." She replied after struggling for words. Then she remembered what she came there to do and approached his desk. "Actually, I came here to deliver this…" Noah casually sat on his desk and crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes watching her as she squirmed under his gaze, holding the envelop close to her chest as she awkwardly approached him and his desk. "I'm... I'm going to put this here for you, sir..." she said and placed the brown envelope just beside where he sat and then backed away like she'd been burned by his presence. She couldn't even look him in the eye. Noah glanced at the envelope then backed at Lara who was now awkwardly playing with her fingers. "I'll be going now, sir. I'm sorry for disturbing you-" "You haven't answered my question yet." he stopped her and she froze again. "P-pardon?" "What's your name?" "I-uhh..." Lara started to panic. Is he going to fire me? Noah looked at her ID. "Looking at your ID from this distance, it seems that you're one of my employees." "Ah yes, I'm-" She bit her lip and deflated like a balloon. Will I get reprimanded if he discovers I'm just a newbie? "Why did you stop? Is it really hard for you to tell me your name?" Lara immediately shook her head. "N-no. No, sir. I just- uhh. I find you intimidating…" she unconsciously said and gasped. What did I just say? Noah didn't respond but the corner of his lips turned up for a second there before it vanished as soon as it appeared. "I see..." [Time Skip] Noah looked outside, staring aimlessly at the bright city lights outside his window while twirling his drink in his hands. His mind was deep in thought. And it was mostly about the fact that he had found his mate. He's been waiting for her to appear in his life ever since he reached adulthood. And now that she's here, he couldn't stop his urge to possess her. Claim her as his. When their eyes met for the first time, he immediately felt the pull between them. He wanted her the instant he laid his eyes on her and she was a new employee in his company. "Lara Louis…" Noah murmured her name and he couldn't help but think about her eyes. Her expressive auburn eyes that was hidden underneath her glasses. *** Discord: https://discord.gg/VmAWdAr Disclaimer on the cover photo! It is not mine, guys. All appreciation and recognition for the cover photo goes to the original creator. Peace!

High school student Kiara Meitner is apart of the secret organization of Wardens. Her resolve is to protect the world from evil cursed spirits. Her relatively normal life is thrust upside down as she becomes of a large conspiracy far bigger than she thought she knew. There are those who work in the shadows- many with not pure intentions. Everything she once knew will soon come to question. As the scales of justice tip, only one side of the conflict can ultimately survive. Will she defend her beliefs or will she let the revelations change the course of her fate forever.

Arthur D. Arc lost his parents on a night when they were killed by a mysterious man—but they had powers… and so did his parents. The press and the militia treated it as an accident, but Arthur, the only survivor of his family, was adopted by an English couple. However, Arthur will never forget. He will uncover the truth. And he will seek revenge for his parents' deaths.

In this world, Each person been granted a ring when they born to this world. Each ring possessed a different kind of abilities. Many use for working, Some become heroes, And some use it for evil . In certain cases, For a ring that have strange and worthless abilities, you just a regular person. Just like Noir. One day change everything It all started when Noir found a mysterious ring. The ring that hold great power. The ring that will change his life. The rings that will brings him to the Hierachy. Heroes, Villain. What will he choose? The rest is up to him.

A tale about the rings of the seven kingdoms. It's powers and mysteries. What lies below for the descendant of one of the keepers of the rings. Fiona, a teen who Is embraced In wealth and honour. Her rich and expensive lifestyle Is being tested when she finds out she has powers. Her life took a turn after meeting the handsome, and mysterious Twilight Fall. Highschool ended up being more enchanting than she thought. Finding the lost rings and her families past truth. What will she find on this journey. Love, hatred or something even more than she could Imagine. His dark eyes and her brown sunny eyes. The journey for night and day Is what she will unveil with Twilight. Going through hell to find the rings before It gets Into the wrong hands, Fiona would travel through lands and worlds.   "Are you lost?". He just smirked by the question asked by me. I was the lost one. " You don't speak or,..." . I paused as he made a step forward.         "Me, lost.....". He finally spoke. My eyes were so opened with shock, hearing his voice. He had a calm yet strict voice It was so beautiful I thought he was singing.     "OH! Sorry, I thought you were lost. Besides, If your not lost what you doing In a dark cave with a creepy glowing creature". I looked at his creature as It perched on his shoulder.         He then opens his cloak and smiles. "Pardon, but Violet Is not a creature she's a friend". I looked at him with a puzzled expression. 'Who takes a creature as a friend?'. I thought to my self.         He stepped closer again, with just two step from me. "If you knew where you are, one would know thee who speaks out to the unknown". He spoke with his hands crossed behind his back.         I looked at him confused. What did he just say?. He was giving me more questions than answers.       "I don't have time for this I need to get out of here. My sisters might be looking for me". I said as I tried looking for a way out but, the only way out was to jump back Into the dark pit.           My heart jumped Into my mouth,as I almost fell into the pit again.         "It seems this fair maiden wants to die Immediately". As he smiles with pleasure, like he was mocking me.         "Can I be of some help". He asked politely, for once. I just froze up In fright, as I was not sure of who or what he is. "Come on, I don't bite". As he smirks dubiously.         I hesitated for a while, but I finally stepped a bit closer, with our nose almost touching. It was either I follow this beautiful essence, or die here In this creepy cave.       He pulled me with one hand, as his other hand was gesturing something, like he was performing some kind of jazz or voodoo I thought. I thank God I wasn't close to the little light. Cause It was at his right shoulder.         He suddenly closes his eyes. And like that.... , we were going through the cave walls like ghosts. His other arm was placed behind his back, as he just closed his eyes like he was dead.         I just watched his gawking appearance. His shining white hair, that looked like he cleansed them In a star, his light skin with no sign of scratches, marks, he was just smoothed by just looking at him, his lips were heart shaped with glistering effect, like he uses lip gloss.         I was just jealous looking at him. He finally opened his eyes. "We're here". He alerted all forgotten me. I released my self from his hold, as I saw my sisters calling my name. I was so relieved. I turned to thank him but, he was gone. N.B Cover not mine, from Pinterest. * No rape *

After a bizzare and unbelievable incident, a whole university woke up to find themselves transported into an unknown world. Hideous beasts and monsters that lurks in the dark, Dragons and Serpents that rules the skies and seas. A whole new world awaits these innocent and clueless people. Meanwhile Kayden, who mysteriously has knowledge about this world, tries his best to survive and get rid of powerful curses bestowed to him.

In Victorian London's shadowy streets, Inspector Jameson, haunted by his past, investigates a series of gruesome murders linked to werewolf legends. His quest leads him to Elizabeth Hart, a reclusive scientist studying lycanthropy, who believes the condition is a genetic mutation. Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving an underground society of shape-shifters and a high-ranking official's plan to create an army of super soldiers. A shocking revelation about Jameson's heritage and the society's intentions sets the stage for a heart-pounding finale.

An action-packed, expandable race that starts in Hollywood, ends in Spain, and later continues. Racing teams partner up and then race from state to state, country to country, and continent to continent, trying to get ahead of the other racers so they can win. If something terrible happens to a racing team, they might get disqualified from the race and then get replaced with another team, but they might be seen again and then get let back in the race.

A world with only a girl who has dream to be the best time traveller and sustain justice.

The light of the fireplace cast long shadows on the wall, the fire reflected in the eyes of the woman sitting on the couch with a blanket over her shoulders. She had a bittersweet smile on her face as her mind traveled to the past days, nights long passed, nights she shared with her family when she was a kid. Memories she hoped to bring alive if possible. First story: a story adaptation of a popular folklore in Nigeria; The Princess and the half man; She had sworn on her mother's grave never to be blinded by emotions. But It'd seem she took after her mom in that aspect after all. Throwing all caution to the wind just for a man. She had thought she was different from the rest, leave it to reality to smack her back to her senses. Her feelings for her dad was complicated, she could say she hated him, but that was not quite true, no matter what, he was still her father. The one who pampers and gives in to her every whim. She knew it was partly guilt and the fact she was his only daughter out of a battalion of boys that contributed to his attitude towards her. But so what, she didn't care much for affection, all she had cared for was getting what she wanted, and that had been true about her, until now. Authors note: As a kid my dad will always sit us down at night, outside, in the darkness and tell us the most delightful stories of kingdoms long passed, Princesses and princes, magical creatures, much to the delight of us kids. But there's not much of that nowadays. So I want to share these delightful stories with everyone and I hope by doing this, these stories will not get lost in the sands of time. Thank you, have a nice read.

The Lord of the Rings: In the realm of Middle-earth, a humble hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring, a powerful artifact forged by the Dark Lord Sauron. Unbeknownst to Frodo, the Ring holds the key to Sauron's return to power and his domination over Middle-earth. As Frodo learns of the Ring's true nature, he embarks on a perilous journey to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom. Joined by a fellowship of brave and noble companions, including Gandalf the Grey, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, Frodo must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable enemies, and resist the Ring's insidious influence. As they venture deeper into the unknown, the Fellowship faces numerous challenges that test their resolve, loyalty, and courage. With the fate of Middle-earth hanging in the balance, Frodo and his companions must summon the strength and resilience to overcome the darkness and save their world from the clutches of Sauron. The Lord of the Rings is an epic tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, set against the richly detailed and expansive backdrop of Middle-earth.

An early death. A past forgotten. Three people connected by the thread of fate. The Lartengarten family is know to be the cradle of prodigies in swordsmanship, magic and strategy, and as such they've served their kingdom well, sometimes even to their detriment. When the shadow of war looms closer to their family house, Wulfgar, Rheann and Raelynn must make their choices before they are dragged into a conflict that knows no end. For that, they are gonna need power, even if they want to run from their past lifes. Also posted on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/588417/fictions

This is a collection of short stories . Some will be translated. Some I will write myself. There will be some stories which will resemble some true incidents. There will be horror, thriller, slice of life, sci-fi, crime etc. I will include both male and female leads. Many of the stories will be from my country . I will include the name of the author at the end of each story if I find them. I'll try toput the link to their page if I can find it. If any author wants me to remove their work let me know.

Hong Heeju is a sign language interpreter who has become mute due to severe depression. For three years of their arranged marriage, she and her husband never exchanged a single conversation. One day, her life takes a harrowing turn when she’s taken hostage. ‘Don’t hang up! This isn’t a phishing call…!’ However, her husband, who was even worse than a stranger, coldly disconnected the call. – “Call me when a body is found.” *** You $%#£! He’s such a jerk! Overwhelmed with anger, Heeju decides to threaten her husband anonymously. The problem is that he was a well-known spokesperson for the Blue House. – “Can’t you send threats on time?” “That…” – “Here I’m anxiously waiting for my blackmailer’s call.” “What do you…” – “Are you playing around with someone else besides me?” “…?” Wait, is this the same sociopath husband I knew?

The narrative unfolds in the 13th-century Kingdom of Alvernia, where, upon its northern marches, lies the Blackwood Forest, a woodland steeped in malediction. Within its shadowed depths dwell werewolves, whom the local villagers, in hushed whispers, dub 'Children of the Moon'. Deemed heretics by the Church, the lycanthropes are subjected to relentless purges, whilst their scattered tribes desperately seek to eke out an existence within the slender margins of survival. The tale itself is a tapestry woven from the threads of cursed origins, the kingdom's internecine power struggles, and the enduring travail of human nature

this is the story about a young man who is determined to get the seven rings which can fulfill any one wish. thousands of years ago, someone made a crystal that could fulfil a person's wish. but only one wish was to be fulfilled. for that purpose, the war began, nations ruined, everyone was filled with greed of having that crystal. so, for the welfare of humans and other races, the creator of that crystal divided it into many pieces and scattered them all over the world. from then on, whoever finds all the peices and joined them together, gets their wish to be true. Alec Lukehart, a young swordsman who goes to this crazy adventure of finding these rings. Along with his new friends on this dangerous and full of surprises, wholesome journey.

The Runaway Moon Evelyn, a young woman trapped in a loveless engagement orchestrated by her greedy adoptive parents, escapes her gilded prison on her wedding day. Fleeing into the dark forest, she encounters danger in the form of rogue wolves and is saved by Alaric, a mysterious and powerful man who harbors secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to Evelyn, her life is about to change forever. Drawn to Alaric’s secluded estate, Evelyn discovers a hidden world of werewolves and begins to uncover truths about her identity. She learns she is the last descendant of an ancient and powerful werewolf bloodline, whose lineage holds the key to uniting the divided packs. As she grows closer to Alaric, the undeniable bond between them sparks an internal struggle, especially as she grapples with her newfound powers and role in this supernatural realm. However, danger looms in the form of Darius, a ruthless rogue alpha determined to exploit Evelyn’s bloodline for his gain. He allies with her treacherous adoptive parents and unleashes chaos across the werewolf world. Evelyn, alongside Alaric and other allies, must unite the fractured packs to confront Darius and free them from his tyranny. In a climactic battle, Evelyn discovers the strength of her heritage and fully transforms into the true alpha she was destined to become. With courage, love, and sacrifice, she defeats Darius, breaking the chains of an ancient pact that bound the werewolf packs to his rule. Now a leader and symbol of hope, Evelyn begins rebuilding the werewolf community alongside Alaric, her fated mate. Together, they embrace a new era of unity, love, and healing, leaving behind the shadows of the past to forge a brighter future. Runaway Moon is a tale of empowerment, destiny, and love against all odds.