Numenera Torment

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ **Cover Is Mine** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

Consumed by grief and haunted by whispers, a young man is forced to embrace a terrifying power to protect the world from a darkness he can barely comprehend. When nightmares become real, a shattered soul must embrace the darkness to fight it, but the line between savior and monster is terrifyingly thin. Mature Content Warning: [+18] This book contains graphic violence, blood, gore, and disturbing imagery. "Seraph's Torment: Shadow of Light" blends several genres, crafting a truly original concept that transcends the ordinary—a world where angelic beings and dark entities collide in ways you've never imagined. This fresh perspective is born from my fascination with the intricate dance of light and shadow. As a newbie writer, this is my very first novel, and I hope you enjoy the journey as you dive into the shadows.

A new work from the author of 'My Senior Brother is Too Steady', welcome to enjoy it! ------------------ In the instant the Earth exploded, the fear of death finally transformed into physical torment, the agony of being scorched seared into the deepest recesses of Yang Ming's memory. "The universe is the abyss." Yang Ming murmured softly among the stars. [PS: Not a game narrative; early game settings will have a complete logical explanation later in the plot. Starting anew on a different track, this isn't in the style of previous works so don't promote it in the old way, treat me as a newcomer. Just entering the domain of interstellar sci-fi, corrections on details are welcome. ]

Ryojin Kurohane, a warrior- in the mortal realm who draws power from the Nexus Abyss- an ethereal convergence point where the four realms(mortal, demon, spirit and god) overlap-is betrayed by his friend. And the Celestial Order cast him into the Nexus Abyss, an eternal void where even gods fear to tread. Instead of perishing, he adapts, absorbing the Abyss . After years of torment and evolution, he breaks free, returning to a world that has long forgotten him. But he is no longer the same. He is now something beyond gods, beyond mortals-a force of judgment.

Julio was once the reputable consigliere to Don Picasso, a mafia lord who had taken him in from the streets and treated him like a son. However nothing could have prepared him for the sudden murder of his master and then himself by the old man's only son, Pedro Picasso. During his final moments, Julio decided to take a leap of faith and make a prayer, only the prayer was made to the devil himself who was listening. A deal was made, torment and eventual ability to return to take revenge in exchange for his soul. Julio undergoes torture for years in hell and when he is finally released, he has a hell system to help him unleash hell itself on everyone including innocents.

If you liked Classroom of the Elite, you'll love this! When Geoffrey opens his eyes, he’s already dead. Again. For the second time, he’s standing before Death—the enigmatic, all-powerful entity who governs the fate of lost souls. And just like before, she offers him a choice: judgment and eternal damnation… or one final chance to return to life. The catch? He must survive trials in a school designed to torment them. His classmates? Other souls who thought they could cheat Death. Some are desperate. Some are dangerous. But most? Inconsequential. Geoffrey watches from the shadows as alliances form, betrayals simmer, and the strongest contenders rise to power. He doesn’t care who wins or loses—so long as he stays out of it. But when he realizes their ineptitude is going to get them all killed, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: If he wants to survive, he’ll have to seize control. And when Geoffrey finally steps into the light, the class will see what kind of monster they’ve let into their ranks. Because his best strategies aren’t safe. They aren’t fair. They’re chaotic enough to win.

-100 years after the apocalypse- Jonan Westrian—a boy born into nobility, power, and suffering. From an early age, he was tormented by his father, a ruthless duke who saw him as nothing more than a failure. But Jonan is no ordinary noble. He is the descendant of Greyrat Westrian—an abnormal, one of the rare beings who surpass human limits, powerful enough to rule the world. But power means nothing when you have no place to call home. Cast out. Betrayed. Left to die. Jonan must survive in a world where commoners butcher each other for food, where monsters lurk in every shadow, waiting for their next prey. But Jonan will not die. He cannot. Not until he returns. Not until he makes them pay. Not until he teaches the nobles the meaning of true pain. This is no hero’s story. This is a story of vengece.

Glenn Hughes had spent most of his life confined to a hospital bed. Brilliant yet shackled by a cruel fate, he endured ten long years under the relentless weight of an unforgiving disease. Between medications, surgeries, and agonizing treatments, death had begun to seem less like an end and more like a mercy. But when he finally closed his eyes for the last time… rest did not come. The stench of sweat, dust, and blood was the first thing to greet him. Shackled, filthy, and drained of strength, his body was no longer his own. He was no longer in a hospital but in a cell. No longer a patient, but a prisoner. “What the… what the hell is this?” Glenn had been thrust into a world of steel and prana, reborn in the body of a condemned slave. Once a noble, now nothing more than a number among the damned. Yet, something was different. There was a reason he was still alive. Witness Glenn’s transformation as he is dragged through agony and ecstasy, suffering and desire, boundless pleasure and unrelenting torment—all while shouldering a burden so crushing that any other man would break. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No netorare (NTR), no system, no incest, no consanguineous relationships.

She is the daughter of an Alpha whose family had conquered the last demon wolf in Illyria. Esmeray is born into the prestigious Alpha family, known as the Montague. But after her father's untimely death, her life becomes a nightmare of abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepbrother, who torment her for lacking a wolf. Desperate for salvation, she dreams of a mate who would come and rescue her from the cruelty of her pack. When he finally arrived, her hopes were shattered, for he had only come to reject her. Her only connection to her family's proud heritage is her striking blue hair, a sacred legacy from her ancestors. But in a desperate bid for freedom, Esmeray cuts her hair to escape being sold to a rogue. Her daring action pushes her to the precipice of death, unwittingly awakening a powerful demon wolf, imprisoned for 15 long years. This Alpha demon, who has yearned revenge and bloodthirst, is instantly drawn to Esmeray the moment he senses her, and he is determined to keep her at his side at all cost. In the world of wolves, the hunt is everything — and he has found a prey worth chasing.

Vector hates math! With all his heart! Due to severe dyscalculia, he can’t even handle the simplest calculations, like 1+9! “I HATE MATH!!!” he mutters, tormented, until this thought consumes him. Many years later, now old and sick, Vector finds himself on the brink of death. But with his final breath, something extraordinary happens: Vector wakes up, reincarnated in another world, one where dragons, fairies, and creatures of all kinds are part of his new reality. Here, in the continent "Harmony", magic is revered and is based on “Syntony” that each person can develop with one of the seven elements. Vector is initially excited about the possibility of learning and using magic! But when he least expects it, he’s hit with a shocking revelation that will change his life forever: “I… have a Syntony… with MATH?!” - - - - - - - - - - - - - What to expect: • Very intelligent MC, but with a somewhat grumpy attitude at first • Protagonist Growth • Fantasy, Adventure, and lots of Mysteries • Powers related to Math • UPDATES: Every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at 3:14 AEDT (UTC/GMT+11)

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

[WSA entry 2025] The die of Fate was cast. From the very beginning, he was meant to suffer. A stepping stone. A disposable character. He saw betrayal, not once, not twice. He endured pain. Torment. But one day. He had enough. If fate would not let him have a normal life. He would take that previllage from everyone else. He would become the bane of all existence.

All Raven ever wanted was a chance — to go to college, make friends, be loved, and live like any other girl her age. But dreams, it seemed, weren’t meant for people like her. As a scholarship student at an elite university built for the wealthy and privileged, Raven's life quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Surrounded by cruelty and entitlement, she became the perfect target. Their relentless torment stripped her of everything — her dignity, her hope, her will to live. She bore it all in silence, blaming herself even for the tragedy that tore her family apart. Despair led her to the edge of suicide, but fate had other plans. Ten years later, those same bullies, now living lavish lives of success and luxury, had long forgotten the girl they destroyed. But Raven hadn’t forgotten them — not one bit. With scars that ran deep and a heart hardened by pain, she returned — no longer the fragile girl they once broke. One by one, she would visit her tormentors, delivering her own brand of justice and making them learn that every cruel action has a consequence. Because this time, Raven isn’t the victim. She’s the reckoning!

Upon waking, I found myself reborn as a goblin. From a weak and insignificant creature, a goblin quietly rises in a hostile world! The path to tormenting the world begins with a small goblin nest! Patreon extra chapters: patreon.com/UltimateHaremfan

 “I reject you, Jacqueline! You are not worthy to be my mate and the Luna of this Pack!” Alpha Gabby shouted at me. “But I never did…” I tried, but he stopped me halfway. “One more word from you, and I will have your tongue cut off!” Gabby said angrily. I have been rejected. _ _ _ _ _ _  Gabby and Jacqueline were the sweetest couples of their time. After they met during a one-night stand, they fell in love and eventually became mates. Gabby was an Alpha, making Jacqueline a Luna. But their relationship suffers a collision when Gabby is manipulated by his friends and family. He rejects Jacqueline, but he never falls out of love with her. The same applies to Jacqueline. Jacqueline is tormented after this incident, but she eventually comes across Nathan, a kind Alpha. She finds out she is pregnant with Gabby's child, but Nathan chooses to take care of her and her unborn baby. Eventually, Gabby wants Jacqueline back, but Nathan wants her to stay with him. Both Alphas are ready to be at loggerheads to have Jacqueline. What will be her choice? What will be the aftermath of her choice?

Alex Mercer never thought his life would end on a rainy night, skidding off a slick highway in his beat-up car. But death wasn't the end; it was just the beginning of his nightmare. Waking up in the fiery depths of hell, Alex faced Lucifer himself, a devilish grin plastered across the fallen angel's face. "You were destined for eternal torment," Lucifer said, his voice smooth as silk yet carrying the weight of countless damnations. "But I have a proposition for you." The deal was simple yet horrifying. If Alex wanted a second chance at life, he had to rid the Earth of Lucifer's escaped minion demons who had broken their chains and now wreaked havoc among the living. The reward? A ticket back to hell, but this time as Lucifer's lieutenant rather than a prisoner. To fulfill his part of the deal, Alex was granted a fragment of Lucifer's power: the ability to summon hellfire, manipulate shadows, and sense the presence of evil. Armed with these abilities, Alex is sent back to Earth, but not as the man he once was. Now, he's something more a hunter, a reaper of the damned. Yet as Alex fights to send demons back to hell, he begins to question the true cost of the deal. What will remain of his soul when the last demon falls? And can he trust Lucifer, the Prince of Lies, to keep his word?

From living as an ordinary mortal to struggling in the battle between celestials and gods, from answering test papers to uncovering deadly mysteries, from walking in the shadows of the future to embracing the echoes of the past, join Jiang Feng in his journey with his cultivation partner as they trace back their journey back to the start! --- Jiang Feng, a young master from the Jiang Family, one of the four prestigious families in the nation, was under the constant torment of his nightmares. In his dreams, where he was constantly hunted by celestials and gods filled with wrath, Jiang Feng was sent to death and death again. Just when he thought things would be back to normal once he graduated from his school, he received an invitation from his friends to explore a suspicious yet mysterious tomb in his ancestral cemetery. Guided by his curiosity and unknown force in play, Jiang Feng accepted the invitation to join them. On the agreed day of exploration, however, a heavy rain poured on the lands as Jiang Feng stood alone in the cemetery. Not willing to wait longer, he decided to explore the tomb on his own first to make his trip worthy, unbeknownst to what was about to befall on him... --- I wouldn't say it's the best, but I'll say that it's worth giving a try. Try reading the first few chapters before coming up with a decision, and I promise they won't have short chapters at the start like my other work. Enjoy!

The Earth was torn apart, reshaped into an endless dungeon—a brutal labyrinth of blood-soaked corridors, twisted monsters, and stages that grow more terrifying with every level. The rules of survival have changed: gather coins, and use them to buy anything you desire. Power, safety, even happiness—everything has a price. For Lex, there’s only one thing he craves: death. But in this world, where coins can buy anything, even that is out of reach. Cursed with the power "Die to Begin," every time Lex dies, he's resurrected at the start, trapped in an endless loop of survival and torment. All he wants is enough coins to finally purchase the one thing that he had been seeking for countless lifetimes—an end. In this nightmare, where money can truly buy anything, Lex will sacrifice everything, even his humanity, just to escape the endless suffering. -------------------------------- If you'd like to support me, here's my patreon :) https://www.patreon.com/c/HYLP

In a world where the virtuous ascend to the ancestral realm and the wicked are cast into the Unknown World, Joshua Destiny strives to follow the righteous path of his parents. But when he reaches the threshold of ascension, a betrayal sends him spiraling into the dark abyss of the Unknown World instead. Lost in a place filled with tormented souls and unimaginable horrors, Joshua awakens with fragmented powers—his eyes shifting colors, each hue tied to a different elemental force. As he struggles to control his abilities, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens both the ancestral world and the land of the living. Now, Joshua must rise beyond his limits, facing ancient evils, forsaken spirits, and the darkness within himself. Will he reclaim his rightful place, or will he be consumed by the very world he was never meant to enter?

Pennelope Ravenswood, the only hear of the March of Ravenswood was tormented since youth by her family. Her only hope that one day, a knight in shining armor would come and save her from this miserable life. But her knight lost his way and she met a devil in the form of Adam Silverworth, the illegitimate son of the king. He was going to sell her to win the battle but was attacked by his enemies. All she wanted was freedom and this was her last chance. A lie spoken to save his and her own life was her fate now as they were announced husband and wife. But would the enemies survive under one roof and find solace in each other or the twisted fate will ruin them?

In a world of darkness and betrayal, Claudine, a captivating human girl, is torn between her adoptive werewolf family and two rival alphas, Denzel and Reid. As she battles the torment of her family and the seductive power of the corrupt alpha, Claudine must make a fateful choice: loyalty or love, family or destiny. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, or will she be consumed by the shadows that surround her?

"The Sword Saint Who Saved a Ruined World." Baek Seung-woo, the Sword Saint who once saved a world on the brink of destruction. The wars had long ended, and yet—I found myself possessed within a novel written by a former comrade. Originally, I was supposed to be a mere side character—a minor antagonist who tormented the protagonist before meeting a miserable end. But... "Why the hell am I an instructor? And what's with this damn tail?" Thrown into a world I barely knew, a story I had never read—only overheard in passing, I was lost in a world where the line between reality and fiction blurred. To make matters worse, the weapon in my hands wasn't a sword, but magic. No goal. No knowledge of how this story unfolds. For now, I have only one priority—Survival. Because for me, that's the only way forward. *** For advance chapters visit my Patreon. Link: patreon.com/aarvan

"Waking up as a villain wasn't in my bingo card." Maria Smith, an ordinary high school girl suddenly woke up as a villain from "Hunter Time." Serena Bellus, a talented healer who gained fame for not only her skills, but also her beauty. A character that should be a part of the good side, surprisingly is on the evil side?! A character that enjoys tormenting her victims! That Serena Bellus?! "God why her?!". Come join Mari- no, Serena as she tries to change her fate and take care of a child while she's at it. "DAMN THIS LIFE!" AN: I made this novel with the help of an AI (all hail AIs!).

On what should have been the happiest night of her life, Julia is left by her husband for his mistress-a betrayal she never saw coming. That night, she meets Dante, a stranger willing to fight for their life. As they face danger together, her life takes a dark turn. With a secret child Dante doesn't know about, Julia's life next to her husband becomes a living hell, held together only by her deep love for him. Behind her smiles and affection lies a torment inflicted by a heartless man. Can Julia escape the harsh realities of her situation, or will she remain tied to a love that only brings her pain?

I am Amauri Howards, a graduate with a degree in social studies. On my way to work, I experienced a strange event that seemed to constantly contrast between luck and misfortune. In the end, that strange event caused me to transmigrate to another world! My soul transferred into the body of a young man from a lower class background. Will this transmigration bring me happiness? Or will I be tormented by fate?

Ye Tian was once a weak and humiliated young man, forced into an arranged marriage with Su Qingyue, the cold daughter of a rich family. Though he loved her deeply, she mocked him and treated him as nothing more than a stepping stone to her future. After years of suffering and torment, Ye Tian sought power in the cultivation world, becoming an Immortal Emperor—but he was betrayed by those he trusted the most, dying alone and forgotten. Yet fate granted him a second chance. Ye Tian is reborn into his younger self, back on Earth—before the humiliation and before his fall. This time, armed with the knowledge of an immortal, he will make sure no one treats him like trash. He will rise to power once again, but this time, he will also indulge in pleasures he couldn’t before. His path will be one of revenge, domination, and fulfilling desires, where no one, not even his former wife, will have a chance to break him again.

Sanya Malhotra's life was torn apart when she was forced into a marriage with Aarush Rathore, a man whose heart had turned to stone. Aarush, consumed by hatred and vengeance, blames Sanya for the destruction of his family and the loss of everything he held dear. To him, she is nothing more than a symbol of pain, a reminder of his suffering. But in his cruel grasp, Sanya must find the strength to survive the torment, the cold indifference, and the relentless cruelty that he unleashes upon her. Yet, beneath Aarush’s unyielding anger lies a heartbroken man, unable to let go of a love he lost long ago. As they struggle through their forced marriage, Sanya’s resilience begins to chip away at the walls around his heart. Despite his bitterness, Aarush finds himself drawn to her—her unwavering kindness, her quiet strength, and the depths of her pain. Can love ever truly bloom amidst such hatred? Or will their brokenness tear them apart forever? In a world where love and revenge are tangled in a web of emotional turmoil, their story is one of redemption, regret, and the power of forgiveness. A story of two souls lost in their own darkness, fighting for a light they may never find.

Lily Martinez was a beautiful and ambitious student. She loves to do things on her own instead of getting help from her parents. She always tries to survive. Calvin Thompson, the leader of the school bullies, often clashed with Lily and made high school and university hard for her. Their relationship was complicated; they both loved and hated each other. Calvin made it his goal to challenge Lily and torment her. Their rivalry was famous on campus. Years later, after leaving those tumultuous days behind, fate brings them together again at a wedding—Mily's wedding, Lily's identical twin sisters' wedding. But in a twist of events, Mily exchanges clothes with Lily, leaving Lily to walk down the aisle in her sister's place. Now, Lily stands at the altar, face-to-face with the man she loved to hate, as his unexpected bride. Will Calvin discover that the girl he tormented from his past is now his wife? And if he does, will he accept her, or will their history threaten to tear them apart? Find out in this whirlwind tale of secrets, misunderstandings, and a romance born from chaos!

The silver ring was the bridge he never knew existed, a silent thread weaving his fate with the devil’s. It didn’t choose him by chance—this was destiny, set in motion long before he ever slipped it onto his finger. Each night, as sleep takes him, he crosses the threshold into a world of dark allure, where Hell isn’t just fire and torment but beauty laced with danger. And waiting on the other side, with a smirk as haunting as it is mesmerizing, is the devil himself—Lucien. Luca doesn’t know why he was chosen or what Lucien truly wants, but one thing is clear: the more he resists, the stronger the pull becomes. Fate has marked him, and the devil never lets go of what’s his.

Ethan Walker was nothing. A nobody. The perfect prey in a world that trampled on the weak. Bullied, humiliated, and ignored—his life was a cycle of suffering. Until one day, something inside him awoke. > [System Synchronization… Complete.] [Welcome to the Domination System. Rule, or be ruled.] The world was already broken—Ethan would simply make it his. With every mission, his body evolves, his mind sharpens, and his power grows beyond human limits. No longer the weak, pathetic boy they once tormented, he rises from the shadows to become a ruler in the halls of his own personal empire. The ones who once laughed at him? They kneel. The girls who ignored him? They submit. The system demands absolute control. And Ethan? He’s more than willing to corrupt this imperfect world into his own twisted paradise.