Lucent

Four centuries after humanity abandoned Earth for a new beginning, Xavier, a young man burdened with protecting his two younger sisters after the murder of their parents for political views, fights for a brighter future in a world governed by mysterious energy called Ziy. When fate takes an unexpected turn, Xavier’s journey of survival uncovers hidden truths about himself, his family, and the world humanity left behind. https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalroad.com%2Fprofile%2F590884&utm_campaign=aga&utm_source=agsadl1%2Csh%2Fx%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

Gods rule over the fundamental creations of life. Lords watch and rule over these Gods’ creations. Phos, the Lord of Light, found himself cornered by a sharpshooter in the dead of the night. This unlikely encounter led to destiny. — The marksman needed to kill a kind, beautiful man. From the photos, his target had crystalline orange eyes and glowing silver hair that cascaded down to the floor in waves. But, as with everything, the real man looked far more lucent and stunning. Like a soft light, like the first glimmer on the ocean’s surface as the Sun arose. Before he could raise his sniper’s rifle to extinguish this ray of light, however, the beautiful target pulled out a pistol and shot him straight in the abdomen. “I hope you don’t die. Good day.” With that, he swiftly turned and left, disappearing into the darkness, his long hair bouncing to his every crisp footstep. Leaving behind the confused marksman, who, dazed, clutched his new wound and slumped to the floor. Later on, the marksman managed to act stupid enough to gain his target’s trust. Showing his true colours, he toyed with a lock of his former victim’s hair, which was as silky and soft as he imagined. He held it to his lips, raised a corner of his black turtleneck to show the bulletwound on his abdomen, and whispered in a deep voice: “This wound, how will you repay it?” The original target, who shined like a dim candlelight under the rays of the moon, stretched up his bound arms to the hitman, brought a gentle hand to his skin, covered the wound… and with an unapologetic, professional business smile, he replied: “I’m sorry, are you really sure you have a scar there? How come I don’t see anything?” The marksman: … It’s because you’re covering it. The man he originally had to kill, who wore white silk pyjamas and a flame-like orange scarf every day and who looked like he could fall over with a slight push from the wind, was actually very resistant—and really, really pissed him off. Cover Art: nonsang_08 Upload Schedule: Every 3 days

In a world where wealth and power ruled, there stood the impressive Ashford family castle-They were billionaires. Living there was Charlotte Whist Ashford, a gentle soul surrounded by lavish gardens and fancy halls. One night, something terrible happened. Charlotte's parents, who loved her deeply, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a message of love. Charlotte, now faced life in a wheelchair, a reminder of how life can change suddenly. The halls that used to ring with her laughter now held a quiet sadness. To protect their dear sister from nosy onlookers, Charlotte's brothers, Caleb and Caspian, created a secret haven-a quiet house surrounded by old trees and vines. Here, she would face a new reality, determined to overcome her challenges. In this hidden place, Charlotte found an unexpected connection. Some boys from nearby estate, stumbled upon the mysterious house, drawn by its secrets. They saw in Charlotte a friend who understood their own struggles and loved adventure. United by shared sorrow, they formed a bond that time couldn't break. Laughter returned to the halls, breathing life back into them. With her new friends beside her, Charlotte's spirit soared. She learned that true strength comes from inside, not from walking. So, in the secret house on the edge of the city, Charlotte's story unfolded-a tale of loss, redemption, and the precious treasures of family and friendship. Amongst the leaves and laughter, she discovered that even in the darkest times, a little light is always there, waiting to be embraced.

[18+, mature content] Haven Miles has her life determined. She has a stable job and a wonderful man by her side. James Cross, whom she looks forward to getting married and grow old with. What could possibly go wrong in her life?

Ethan Francis is a professional photographer. He is good looking, tall, sharp-featured, well built, balanced weight, and intelligent. He was the man, any woman would say yes to. And also the man, for all the wannabe models and the supermodels to be. Arthur Perry is the managing director of his father’s construction company. He is soon to be CEO. He is smart, talented, handsome, and respectful. He has a beautiful wife, Emily Watt, and a lovely daughter, Amity Perry. He has the perfect family. Or that is what his father defined as perfect for him. When the college sweethearts meet after years in an inevitable situation, they find themselves second guessing their life choices. Read the complete story to know about their choices.

Esme Carter had always thought that her life would be set once she found her mate and she would be able to move out of her uncle and aunt’s house. But little did she know that her mate, Alpha Theodore was going to abandon her at the altar and reject her as his mate. “Don’t worry, Sweetheart. You will find your match who will balance your weaknesses and you will balance his weaknesses. Just make sure to never waver and consider another man. You must be the one for him or else he will be ruined for life,” the old man at the mating ritual told Esme. Was it some kind of advice for the troubles that she might face in the future? What kind of trouble? Consider another man? Who is her second chance mate? Was she going to consider her second chance mate? Or would she decide to stay with her first mate?

Ruby Baker's life turns upside down when she decides to become a surrogate mother because of her best friend's suggestion. Luke Sawyer was not really interested in marrying or having kids or even a close family member for that matter. But when their lives cross path in an unusual pregnancy, they try their best to mend their difference in personalities, tolerate Luke's parents' involvement in the process and become good parents to their baby.

Jessica Miller is 42 years old. She is freshly divorced and was left with nothing after her separation from her ex-husband. She begins her new interior designing firm for her living. She comes across Leandro Ricci, who is 29 years old and is the CEO of his father's construction company. When she walks into his office for the first time, he knew that he would have more than just contracts of work to offer to her. She is reluctant and he is persistent about the things he wants give to her. Read the story to know about their journey.

Isabella Wilson has it all, loving parents, a charismatic younger brother, a wonderful home, and a college that she looks forward to attending. She grew up at her parents’ ranch in Texas but was always interested in buildings. Her dream of becoming a civil engineer had led her to get admission at one of the prestigious universities in New York. Aaron Marcel was his mother’s baby boy even at 18 years of age. His desire to stay away from home and study has awarded his mother with a headache. She doesn’t want him to go away from her, from home. Except for his mother, he had scored a yes from his father and grandparents. So Aaron and his best friend, Xavier are set to move to New York, which is also where his father was born, grew up, and studied. Only when the past catches up with the youngsters, will they discover how tangled and forbidden is their relationship is.

Aria Edwards, the most unloved granddaughter of the Edwards family gets married to Antony Peterson, their car driver. The people in the high class society, including Aria’s family, all thought that choosing to marry someone lower than their status was something Aria got from her father. Aria’s father came from the riches while her mother from the middle class, which often led to Aria experiencing bullying from her cousins, got mistreated by her paternal grandmother and forbidden from attending gatherings outside of the Edwards estate. But her life turns upside down when her husband, Anthony helps her gain respect from her family members and other people. Anthony was charming and held a strong aura which made her wonder if Anthony had some other identity. Did he?

What would you do if you lose everything and everyone at the tender age of twenty? And on top of all of your problems and personal miseries, you are forced to move to a new place and live with people who you barely knew. This is one such story. Angelica Roberts loses her father who was the last one of her immediate family. After a few swift events, she finds herself moving to a whole new state to live with her father’s best friends’ home. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson welcomes her wholehearted, but Angelica had no idea if she would be welcomed the same way by the rest of their family members. And she wondered how on earth would she be able to continue to live in between strangers.

Kayla Mac moved to a new city with her parents and started a new school where she met Lucas Gray; a dashingly handsome and very rich guy. From the moment Kayla met him, she knew there was something not quite right about him. Combined with rumors of werewolves being present in the school, Kayla was yet to find out that she had been mated to Lucas by the moon goddess. Lucas, a werewolf who was to become the next Alpha of the Lucent pack, will do anything possible to claim his mate. What will Kayla do when she realizes that she had fallen in love with a werewolf?

847 years ago, during the First Holy War, the Hero, Anthasia Lucent used a forbidden magic spell in her final battle with the Demon King Viben. The spell sealed them in an unescapable alternate dimension, but it required the sacrifice of one of the fundamental laws of this world. The Hero chose ‘mana’, and the spell was cast, locking them with each other for an eternity. However, living with each other made them realise that they were not so different after all. After a long time, they came to terms with each other, and devised a plan to escape. They succeeded, but the Demon King’s body was sacrificed and his soul took home in Anthasia’s body. They returned to their original world, only to find that she had turned into a vampire, and magic, in fact, had not vanished and the Holy Wars were still being fought. After finding out the truth about how magic was brought back, Anthasia understood that humanity was worthless and lost all hope in it. Deciding that she would no longer sacrifice herself, she set out to live a calm, peaceful life, and chose to become a teacher. However, she ended up enrolling into the Hero School. But her resolve remains firm; she will live a peaceful life, not matter the cost. But neither the World nor the Gods like it when a puppet gets too full of herself and tries to cut her strings. They want her back, right away. In this eternal game of life and death, the Hero has yet to realise that her entire life was nothing but the prelude to her burning hell. And in this eternal game of hope and despair, the Gods have yet to realise that their actions have marked the beginning of the requiem.

In the world of Pine City, where strength and power determines one's worth, Aurora's life takes a tragic turn when she fails to transform into her wolf on the night of her selection. As a result she was Rejected and humiliated by her once-sweetheart, Alpha Lucent and was sent to the remote village of Greenfalls to live in shame. Caught in a vicious struggle between three rival Alpha local packs. Aurora's life spirals into chaos when Vincent Donvan, the feared Alpha of a mysterious pack, stakes his claim on her. As Vincent and Aurora's paths intertwine, they uncover dangerous secrets that threaten not only their lives but the very existence of their world. Aurora, believed to be wolfless, holds a power no one could have imagined, one that makes her the key to an ancient prophecy. In a land where alliances shift and trust is a fragile thing, Aurora must navigate a treacherous path, torn between the dark allure of Vincent, the unforgiving scorn of Lucent, and the fate of a city on the brink of destruction. Will she rise to claim her power, or will she be consumed by the forces seeking to control her?

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