Underworld Lucian

Synopsis: It is not a city for the weak, Noctavia. Behind the upscale establishments, exclusive clubs, and respectable companies, this city is a crime hotspot. A place where deals conducted behind closed doors bring in both blood and money. Lilith Castellano occupies the highest position in this hierarchy as a predator rather than a victim. At the age of 18, Lilith has become a legend. Her face is as beautiful as that of a goddess, and her eyes are blue like a deep ocean that holds dark secrets. For anyone who disagrees with her, she is a nightmare despite her charm. Lilith is the leader of Casa Castellano, the deadliest mafia organization in Noctavia, and is responsible for both illegal businesses and the black market. But also the clandestine politics that maintain the power structure in this metropolis. Casa Castellano's main conference room was filled with the smell of cigars and an invisible tension. A huge man scowled at Lilith, his cheek scarred. "A little girl like you doesn't deserve to lead." He smirked and tapped the table with the tip of a little knife as he continued, "The mafia is a man's business." Lilith tapped her sharp fingernail against the red wine-filled crystal goblet and smiled softly. "Very funny," she responded flatly. "I also think a man like you doesn't deserve to live." The gunfire reverberated across the room before the man could react. Everyone ceased talking. Blood dripped from the man's forehead as he collapsed on the table. Calmly, Lilith set her silver revolver on the table. Then she took a sip of her wine as though nothing had occurred. "Is there anyone else who wants to dictate how I should lead?" He looked around the room before asking. Nobody was brave enough to speak. But there's always a cost to having power. Lilith is surrounded by treachery, fierce rivalry, and long-standing foes who want to see her fail. The Order of Tenebris, the group that previously decimated her family, has reappeared from the shadows with a plan she never saw coming. They're not just interested in taking his throne but also in unearthing the past he has long suppressed. Lilith has to make a decision between political intrigue, gang battles, and secrets that could alter everything. Fall as a pawn in a larger game or live as a queen. There is only one rule in a world where weakness is death and trust is a deadly weapon. Kill or be killed. And Lilith Castellano never chose to be a victim....

Betrayed by fate... Bound by desire... Lucian was nothing but a puppet in his previous life — broken, powerless, and discarded like trash. But when death finally came knocking, the Eros Nexus System whispered into his soul. A forbidden gift... a second chance. Now reborn in a world where power is measured by lust and dominance, Lucian must carve his path through blood, seduction, and betrayal. With the power to enslave minds, shatter wills, and claim bodies, he'll rise from the shadows — building his harem of devils, angels, and everything in between. But in this twisted game... Will Lucian become the Master — or the Slave? Add to Library Now and witness the rise of the Demon King! Warning: This novel contains dark desires, possessive MC, mind-breaking tension, and extreme NSFW scenes. Proceed with caution.

Delilah Rivers is an outcast in the Moonhaven Pack due to her mixed human-wolf heritage. Her inability to shift into a wolf and the shame of her mother’s forbidden union make her a constant target of ridicule. Alpha Rowan, her uncle, allows her to stay but treats her with disdain, while her cousin Theo oscillates between pity and resentment. Meanwhile, the werewolf packs are fractured after the royal Goldencrest Pack withdrew from governance decades ago. The Goldencrest Pack, made up of powerful Lycans, is the ruling class of werewolf society. Their absence allowed power-hungry alphas like Rowan to dominate, causing political strife and rogue attacks, and Prince Caspian, heir to Goldencrest, aims to restore unity. When Delilah gets humiliated and rejected by her mate, she decides that she's had enough with her pack and flees. Coincidentally, rogue activity threatens Moonhaven and Caspian gets word of it. He goes to intervene and finds Delilah being threatened by the rouges. At first, he mistakes her for one of them and takes her into his custody, believing that he can get information out of her. But he later realises that not only is she the neice of the Alpha of moonhaven, but she's also his mate, although she can't really sense the mate bond due to her being majorly human. At Goldencrest, Delilah is thrust into a world of power and intrigue. Her fiery spirit clashes with Caspian’s arrogance, masking a growing attraction between them. Caspian is unable to ignore the strings of the mate bond pulling him closer to Delilah, and she has this unexplained attraction towards him. She discovers that it's a new mating bond and she's scared to explore it, after getting rejected once by her mate. While Caspian tries to untangle the rogue issues, she decides to help in her own little way, tired of being seen as weak. This leads her to discover her uncle’s dark secrets: he orchestrated her parents’ deaths to prevent her dormant powers from threatening his rule. Theo is complicit, suppressing Delilah’s abilities to secure his own position in Moonhaven. Caspian and Delilah uncover a conspiracy behind the rogue attacks, led by Lucian, Caspian’s estranged brother. Exiled after a failed rebellion, Lucian seeks revenge and has allied with Rowan to overthrow Goldencrest. As Delilah’s dormant powers awaken, she becomes pivotal in the fight against the rogues. Her dual heritage grants her unique abilities, but it also fulfills a misunderstood prophecy about a half-human werewolf who will either unite or destroy the packs. Theo betrays Delilah, revealing her growing powers to Lucian. Feeling abandoned and doubting herself, Delilah questions her place in the werewolf world. Caspian, torn between love and duty, struggles to trust her. Eventually, they both give into their love and desires and they are fully mated under the moonlight. Things appear peaceful for a while but everything begins to tilt again. A massive rogue attack on Goldencrest forces the divided packs to unite. Delilah’s powers fully manifest, allowing her to shift into a wolf for the first time, but severing her connection to her human side. Her transformation astounds the packs, but it also alienates her from Caspian. During the battle, Delilah confronts Rowan, who reveals his plan to betray Lucian and seize control of the packs. Theo redeems himself by sacrificing his life to protect Delilah, confessing his envy of her strength. In a final confrontation, Delilah sacrifices her human side that she had come to embrace and love to defeat Lucian, fully embracing her wolf side and ensuring the survival of the packs. With Lucian defeated, Delilah and Caspian emerge as leaders of a united werewolf society. Delilah, the once weak and mistreated human is now a celebrated wolf for her bravery and her mating with Prince Caspian. She is able to recover her human side, and her life as the new werewolf queen with the now King Caspian by her side is brighter than her life has ever been.

Aeliana Faelith is a Elven princess, battle-harden mage that is in a losing duel with hands of Lucian Valtheris—the Demon Lord and the man she once loved. But just before death claims her, He confesses her love—and takes his own life for her. In regret and pain, Aeliana screams for a second chance to save her beloved and restart their destined fate. The screen turns white, The Do-Over System grants her plea, She is then thrown back to the past, armed with her recent memories—of betrayal and heartbreak. Her mission is crystal clear: Stop Lucian before he becomes the monster she once faced. With multiple attempts on different timelines, The Do-Over System makes her choose one and that will be her final attempt and the Do-Over System will self-destruct permanently leaving her in the current timeline. She chooses a timeline out of 10 in which, she discovers she and Lucian had a child but Lucian is in a deep coma with amnesia and doesn’t know who she is— Will Aeliana be able to choose the ‘right’ timeline or doomed to save everyone? Is the child really theirs or a miracle honed to build peace between two opposing worlds then again—What is the price for falling for the Villain? Please support it with collections, This is an Cupid's Quill entry piece!!!

Lucian, a young human has died and met the goddess of death. She has chosen him as her agent of chaos and personal plaything, to bring about an apocalypse that will fix the imbalance of the world and resume death's natural course. Will he allow himself to be manipulated and succumb to his new instincts, or will he take another path and live his new life the way he would want? This book contains NSFW content. This story will be updated daily. Cover art created by A_S97

When a person lives in a quagmire, how can he wash his hands?

#SYSTEM #GAME #REINCARNATION #REGRESSION ---- [You get a bad ending.] [ Notifications; Special events from developers ] [ New event available] [ Are you willing to follow?] Yes. / No ---- In the RPG “The Luminous Hero of Arvandor,” Kalandra Adytama is trapped in the role of Lucian Hale, an antagonist destined to die at the hands of Cedric Valenhart the player. Rejecting the predetermined ending, Kalandra/Lucian begins a fierce struggle against fate. Utilizing the unpredictable gacha system, he attempts to manipulate the storyline and rewrite his own destiny. Will his luck and clever strategies be enough to avoid a tragic death, or will fate continue to rule the course of his life?

This world is not only as the public knows it; there is an underworld that ordinary people don't encounter. Government agents handle troubles in the shadows, while corporate assassins privately deal with issues. Assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, and spies exist, along with a dark web that ties this world together, and tycoons who attempt to control everything with money. Gao Yi entered the underworld, unbeatable in close combat, carving out his own domain. But there are guns in this world. Beyond seven steps (close combats), guns are faster. Within seven steps, guns are both accurate and quick. Only within three steps does Gao Yi's punch become faster. Unable to beat them, he chose to join them, aiming to rule them all. To rule everything, become the king of killers in the eyes of mercenaries, the king of spies in the eyes of assassins, the king of killers in the eyes of spies, and the king of intelligence in the eyes of arms dealers. Until he is crowned king by the entire underworld, Gao Yi is the ultimate firepower.

Selene Valcrest, an elite huntress, belonging to the revered Order of Lumina, has dedicated her life towards the extermination of vampires. Currently, she holds the belief that her quest entails protecting mankind from the seductive embrace of darkness. However, her ideology is bound to heavily shift once she encounters Lucian Draven, who happens to be an exiled mysterious vampire prince. His presence among the living is powerful enough to shatter Selene’s deepest and darkest restrictions.  There exists an ancient prophecy wherein Selene and Lucian are linked together on an unforeseen bond that neither seem willing to sever. With the onset of war within the various clans of vampires and the Order, Selene is placed in a position unlike any other. Now, she has the option to either comply with the duty that has governed her life or give into her instincts towards Lucian who represents the destruction of the entire world as she knows it.  Lucian is Not any run-of-the-mill vampire. He emerges from a lineage of the first vampires, the Primordials, making him capable of bringing either dark salvation or eternal despair. As adversaries close onto Selene, she and Lucian must put everything on the line to fight their inner demons while trying their hardest to escape from the dark clutches of betrayal.

In a world where warriors harness the cosmic forces of Luminara (Light Energy) and Abysera (Dark Energy), the path to ultimate power lies in the art of Eclipsion Mastery—the perfect balance between both energies. However, such mastery is rare, and those who achieve it are destined to shape the fate of kingdoms. Lucian Solis, a gifted Luminara user from the Kingdom of Solmara, dreams of becoming the greatest warrior in history. With unmatched raw talent and an unshakable resolve, he dominates every battle, earning the title of an unstoppable prodigy. But as he rises, he learns that strength alone is not enough—his journey will challenge his ideals, force him to make impossible choices, and expose him to a terrifying new force: Abysera, a corruptive energy that surpasses both Luminara and Umbra. Meanwhile, a mysterious antagonist from the Kingdom of Nocteria seeks to rewrite the balance of power by unleashing Abysera upon the world. As the Masters Tournament approaches—a legendary battleground where only the strongest fighters survive—Lucian must face powerful rivals, uncover hidden truths, and prepare for an inevitable war that will determine the future of Eclipsion Arts itself. In a battle between light, darkness, and the unknown, who will rise as the true Eclipsion Sovereign?

. Alpha Lucian always believed in loyalty- to his pack, to tradition, and to the sacred mate bond gifted by the Moon Goddess. But when he finds his fated mate is not the man he has loved for years, his world begins to crumble. Aiden has been his everything- his heart, his strength, the one person who sees him beyond the title of Alpha. Yet the bond demands he claim another, a woman he barely knows but cannot reject without devastating consequences. If Lucian refuses to complete the mate bond, he risks the wrath of the Moon Goddess herself- a punishment that will not only destroy him but drag his entire pack into ruin. But staying means betraying the only person who has ever truly owned his heart. Aiden refuses to be a shadow in Lucian’s life, a secret buried beneath duty and obligation. How much longer can he endure loving a man who is bound to another? As the mating ceremony looms and fate tightens its grip, Lucian is faced with the ultimate choice-- obey destiny or defy the mate bond and risk everything. But the Moon Goddess sees all, and defying her comes with a price no one is ready to pay… Will love be strong enough to shatter fate? Or will duty and destiny tear them apart forever?

In order to have a better karma, Alan accepted to be a temporary grim reaper in the department of resented souls. He was paired with Razel : a grim reaper he had to shadow and become his eligible assistant. Leaving the reason of his suicide,his memories, and his last life behind; remembering only his name, he had to compensate his mistakes by helping those resented souls go back and walk through the road of blooming to their unknown future. However, why does the road of blooming looks so familiar? Later he will discover his forgotten identity as the guardian of the road of blooming and why he had disappeared and went to the mortal world.

Amber Jones' life is turned upside down when she's forced to serve the ruthless mafia lord Nicholas Gonzalez. Her boyfriend's debt has put her in danger, and now she's at Nicholas' mercy. As Amber navigates her new reality, she finds herself drawn to Nicholas' dark charm. But she can't forget her desire for revenge - and her growing feelings for the man who's holding her captive. When Amber discovers she's pregnant with Nicholas' child, the stakes are raised. Will she escape the mafia's clutches, or will she become Nicholas' forever? A dark romance of loyalty, deception, and forbidden love.

A woman from Hull was never meant to wear a crown. And yet, today, they would place one on her head. Verona Falkenrath has spent her life among the wild forests and untamed lands of Hull, a province scorned by the noble courts of Praylor. To them, she and her people are nothing more than barbarians—useful for their resources but unworthy of standing among kings. When she is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Lucian Velthorne, heir to the Praylor throne, Verona knows what is expected of her: be silent, be obedient, and be grateful. But Verona has never known how to kneel. Lucian never wanted a wife—especially not one from Hull. Cold, calculating, and bred for power, he sees their union as nothing more than a political necessity. She is a means to an end, a bridge to keep Hull under Praylor’s control. But from the moment Verona enters his court, she defies him at every turn—fierce, untamed, and impossible to ignore. Yet behind the whispers of their unlikely marriage, something far more dangerous is brewing. A neighboring country has begun sowing rebellion in Hull’s shadows, promising freedom from Praylor’s rule. When Verona uncovers the plot, she faces an impossible choice: stay loyal to her homeland, or betray those who would see it burn. But Lucian has his own doubts—when the rebellion reaches its peak, can he truly trust the woman he once swore was his enemy? Bound by duty, divided by war, and drawn together by something neither of them expected, Verona and Lucian must decide—is their marriage just another political game, or the beginning of a love that could reshape kingdoms?

When book editor Liriel stumbles upon a mysterious novel in a forgotten corner of an old library, she never expects it to draw her into a world beyond her own. As she flips through the book’s pages, Liriel finds herself inside the dark world of Ashwood— a kingdom haunted by shadows. Unwillingly her path crossed with Lucian Aldric Vaelan– the antagonist of the book, the enigmatic prince who seems to know more than he lets on, whose gaze lingers a moment too long, and whose touch is a dangerous promise. Under his watchful eye, Liriel is drawn deeper into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses, Where the more she explores, the more she realizes she may be entangled in a story that was never just a story. Caught between reality and the shadowed corridors of Ashwood’s court, Liriel must choose: stay close to Lucian and risk her heart, or find a way home before she loses herself in his world entirely. But Lucian has his own plans. And in a kingdom ruled by fear and power, no one escapes the Villain Prince unscathed.

WSA 2025 ENTRY Like his father, Kael Voss was abandoned and forgotten. The last son of Hades. When the god of the dead is slain, the weight of the Underworld falls on Kael’s shoulders. Forced to take a throne he never wanted, he becomes the ruler of a realm that curses all who bear its name. Hades was feared, hated, cast aside—and now Kael walks the same path. All he ever wanted was to belong, to not feel so alone. But the Underworld does not grant peace. Shadows whisper his name, the dead stir in unrest, and something far worse is waiting beneath the surface. Kael must fight to hold onto himself before the Underworld takes everything. Because the last son of Hades is still just a child searching for a place to call home. And in a world that fears his very existence, he may never find it.

Evelyn Blackwood has spent her entire life as the outcast of the Silverfang Pack. An orphan with no wolf, she has been mocked, abused, and ignored, treated as nothing more than a burden. But nothing shatters her more than the night of the Blood Moon Festival—when her fated mate, Darius, the Alpha’s son, publicly rejects her in favor of another. Worse, she is framed for a crime she didn’t commit and banished from the only home she’s ever known. Left to wander as a rogue, she expects death. But fate has other plans. The Alpha King, Lucian Volkest, the ruler of all werewolves, finds her half-dead at the border of his kingdom. Cold, ruthless, and feared across the lands, Lucian has never cared for weakness—until the moment he senses the undeniable bond between them. She is his mate. But Evelyn is more than just a forsaken wolf. There is power in her blood, a heritage long hidden, one that could shake the entire werewolf world. The truth about her past is dangerous, and those who cast her out will soon learn— They should have killed her when they had the chance. "You are mine." Evelyn flinched as the Alpha King’s golden eyes burned into hers. His voice was calm, but beneath it was a dangerous promise. "I belong to no one," she whispered, her hands clenched into fists. Lucian smirked. "Then tell me why your heart races when I touch you." He lifted his hand, tracing his fingers along her jawline. A shiver ran down her spine. She hated him. She wanted to defy him. But the bond and attraction towards him was undeniable. "Accept me," he murmured, his voice like velvet. "Or run, little wolf. Either way… I'll catch you."

Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

Teresa is a timid human whose life has been a series of unfortunate events—until she meets Lucian Blackwood, a very rich and handsome man who awakens a deep, unexplainable connection within her. But Lucian, an alpha werewolf with a haunting past, is repelled by Teresa’s perceived weakness, blaming weakness for the tragedy that shaped his life. Unable to accept her as his mate, he rejects and humiliates her, leaving Teresa shattered. Just as she’s picking up the pieces, Adrian Daegon, an ancient vampire with his own dark allure, steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Now, Lucian is torn with regret, desperate to reclaim the woman he cast aside. But to do so, he must face a powerful vampire and confront his own fears—while somehow convincing Teresa to forgive his betrayal and reignite their lost bond. Can love and redemption overcome the scars of rejection, or has Lucian's cruel mistake cost him his mate forever? Torn between two powerful forces, Teresa must decide where her true destiny lies—in the fierce grip of the wolf who scorned her or the dark embrace of the vampire who vows to adore her.

Selene Mooncrest, the Luna of the Silverthorn Pack, was married to Lucian Silvershade, his father's Beta, as per her father's dying wish. Though it was a forced marriage, Lucian unable to let go of his obsession, claimed her as his own. However, everything changed when Damien Blackthorn, the outcasted Lycan Alpha, set his sights on Silverthorn. Lucian being gone for a year when returned from the war Selene feared living her nightmares...again but this time, something was changed. They say that the fight was over but she realized her fight was far from over. Selene felt the ground beneath her tremble. The decision had been made for her, but she was about to face the consequences of a choice that she never made. Will Selene be able to escape Lucian's claws? or Damien's arrival change the course of Selene's fate? Will she be able to find love in the midst of her miseries, or will she become a pawn in this deadly game? Read on to witness Selene's battle for survival, freedom, and maybe even love. ___*___*___*___ Tropes: Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Grumpy x Sunshine Strangers to lovers Smut

Aktris tingkat-18, Eris Artemis, mengalami sebuah kecelakaan mobil beruntun dalam perjalanannya pulang setelah ia selesai bekerja. Kemudian sebuah ‘rubah putih kecil’ yang menyebut dirinya sebagai ‘Sistem’ mengontraknya. Dia diminta untuk memerankan berbagai macam peran. Dan peran-peran tersebut memiliki sebuah kesamaan, yaitu "Cannon Fodder" (umpan meriam). Menurut setting karakter, misi Eris Artemis adalah membantu para Cannon Fodder itu melawan akhir buruk mereka. Kemudian setelah menjalankan berbagai macam misi, Eris Artemis menyadari sesuatu. Para Cannon Fodder itu merupakan korban dari seorang atau sepasang kekasih yang pikiran mereka hanyalah penuh dengan cinta. Dalam internet, orang-orang tersebut bisa dipanggil dengan sebutan "Love Brain". Eris Artemis disuruh membereskan kekacauan mereka atau sedang dalam perjalanan menghentikan sekaligus membereskan kekacauan mereka. Dan kekacauan yang mereka buat pun bervariasi, itu bisa saja menghancurkan keluarga tertentu, industri tertentu, negara tertentu, atau bahkan menghancurkan dunia. Kesimpulannya, Love Brain yang tidak rasional adalah makhluk yang sangat berbahaya. Eris Artemis : Well, bagaimana kalau kita hancurkan saja dunia? System (Sierra Dream) : Host, aku dapat memberimu Kartu Tanda Penduduk Underworld Permanen, apa kamu menginginkannya? ^_^ Eris Artemis : ┻━┻ ︵ \( = _=” \ ) ………… # Panduan Membaca : - 1vs1, CP Tokoh Utama Wanita, Eris Artemis vs Pemeran Utama Pria, Ragnar Royal. - Tema: World Hopping, Infinite Flow, Upgrade Flow, Cool Article, Showbiz, dll. - Ceritanya tidak memiliki logika dan hanya imajinasi dari author, tolong jangan di anggap serius~ (*^v^*) - [Novel] Chapter/Bab Gratis : Juga tersedia di Wattpad dan Kwikku - [Novel/Blog Post] Chapter/Bab VIP : Rp. 100/100 Kata - YouTube Audio Novel : Chapter/Bab Gratis maupun Chapter/Bab VIP (kalau tidak ingin baca langsung di Karyakarsa) dapat di baca dan di dengar gratis di YouTube dalam bentuk Audiobook. Please, like, share, and subscribe~ - Update Chapter/Bab/Audiobook : Seperti halnya ada seseorang yang memiliki atribut ‘Buta Jalan/Road Idiot’ alias nggak tahu jalan dan selalu suka salah arah. Lazy memiliki atribut ‘Buta Waktu/Time Idiot’ alias nggak tahu waktu dan selalu suka lupa waktu. Jadi jangan harap banyak untuk waktu update yang tepat :")

This story unfolds during the later stages of World War II, where a man, scarred by the horrors of war, finally grasps the profound and harsh realities of the world. In this world, those at the top laugh and celebrate, while those at the bottom sacrifice their lives in futile conflicts driven by pride and meaningless ambition. A modern soul transmigrates and fuses with the original soul of a body, creating a unique and extraordinary existence. To some, he is a villain; to others, a madman. In a world steeped in cruelty, this man, determined to secure a place among the decision-makers, struggles to break free from the ranks of those powerless to control their fate. To achieve his goal, he resolves to shatter the chains of law, then the chains of morality, and finally the chains of mediocrity.

Ned is a normal high school student whose life changes one day because of an accident. He sees something that no one believes and uncovers a mysterious underworld scheme that has been hiding in his hometown.

Imagine this: you're a college student, neck-deep in textbooks about mythology and theology, dreaming of one day becoming an expert in ancient legends and gods. That was me. My life was simple—normal even—until one fateful day, I died. Yeah, just like that. Game over. Or so I thought. Next thing I know, I’m face-to-face with an otherworldly woman named Chaos—real, powerful, and with plans for me. Before I can process it, she sends me back as Hades-. You know, the Greek god of the Underworld. You’d think my knowledge of mythology would give me an edge—wrong. The legends are twisted, the stories half-true, and the gods? Far more complicated than anyone imagined. Everything mortals think they know about the gods is completely wrong. So here I am, a mortal soul navigating the life of a god. Armed with nothing but my wits and what little I know, I have to survive, adapt, and figure out how to make it in a world that’s far more dangerous and unpredictable than I ever imagined. Think you know the gods? Trust me, you don’t. Open the book, step into my shoes, and see for yourself.

"They say power corrupts... but what if corruption was the price of power?" Lucian never sought power—he only wanted to save his grandfather. But when he inherits the Book of Envy, a cursed tome that grants desires at a terrible cost, he is thrown into a world where the strong devour the weak. To master the book, he must train under Veyren, the twisted holder of the Book of Lost. Along the way, he meets Kael, a skilled swordsman with the Book of Blades—a boy whose abilities Lucian secretly covets. Betrayal, obsession, and an unstoppable hunger for strength drive Lucian down a path of no return. But what happens when he faces a power too great to steal? A dark fantasy tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the descent into power.

Lucian Alden ruled Earth’s corporate battlefield with an iron will—until betrayal and a dying body toppled his throne. Reborn in a brutal, alien realm of glowing azure forests and ruthless hunters, he awakens in a stranger’s flesh, his mind a honed blade of ambition. The kingdom of Vandrel brands its nobles and hunts the unmarked, leaving vagrants to fester in the shadows of a world that pulses with eerie light. Lucian doesn’t flinch. Armed with nothing but his wits, he turns desperation into a weapon, weaving promises of survival to bind a ragged band of outcasts to his side. A hidden ravine becomes his opening move; a flicker of trust, his gambit to outwit a kingdom that sees him as prey. But as the vagrants’ strange sickness spreads and Vandrel’s hounds tighten their noose, Lucian’s every step risks collapse. In a land where power is a shadow dance and loyalty a fleeting pawn, Lucian plays for more than survival—he plays to win it all. One misstep, and the board resets in blood.

One morning, Lucian and Fei were able to enact their dreams of becoming adventurers. An unlikely duo to form, a human and a demi-human in this world where demi-humans were known as the weakest race. Come follow their adventures through this ruthless world, where they'll experience countless fortunes and misfortunes. Author: Hyades Illustrator: Pleiades/Shebo ShehabLasheen1 on X.

In the kingdom of Veridian, Prince Lucien Damon is known for his charm and charisma. But his kingdom is facing economic ruin, and his father, the king, in an effort to alleviate the economic strain on his kingdom has arranged a marriage between Lucian and Prince Alexander Silver of the neighboring kingdom of Avaloria.In the kingdom of Veridian, Prince Lucien Damon is known for his charm and charisma. But his kingdom is facing economic ruin, and his father, the king, in an effort to alleviate the economic strain on his kingdom has arranged a marriage between Lucian and Prince Alexander Silver of the neighboring kingdom of Avaloria.