Akatsuki Ritual Theme

In the crumbling, magic-forsaken empire of Veridia, where ancient cathedrals stand as skeletal monuments to a forgotten age, a clandestine war brews beneath the surface. Magic, once the lifeblood of the land, is now a forbidden whisper, hunted down by the zealous Inquisition. Yet, in the shadowed alleys and forgotten crypts, secret cults dedicated to the old ways thrive, their illicit rituals a desperate plea for power in a world stripped bare. Our protagonist, a young and resourceful smuggler, navigates this treacherous landscape, his survival dependent on his wits and his ability to slip through the cracks of imperial law. Drawn into the dangerous currents of Veridia's hidden magical underworld, he finds himself ensnared in a confrontation far grander and more perilous than any he has faced before. One fateful midnight, within the hallowed, decaying walls of a crumbling cathedral, he comes face-to-face with a high priestess of a forbidden cult. This encounter is not merely a clash of wills, but a collision of ideologies, a spark that threatens to ignite the smoldering embers of rebellion and expose the empire's deepest, darkest secrets. As the ancient stones bear witness, the smuggler must choose between self-preservation and a desperate gamble for a world yearning for the return of its lost magic. Key Themes: Forbidden Magic vs. Oppressive Authority Decay and Rebirth Survival and Rebellion The Allure and Danger of Power Moral Ambiguity Target Audience: Readers who enjoy atmospheric dark fantasy, gothic settings, and stories with complex moral dilemmas and high stakes.

“Some are chosen by fate. Others are claimed by it.” Withney Winterskern never expected her first semester at Hermandry Academy to be anything more than lectures, rituals, and campus strolls. But when a mysterious scroll binds itself to her blood and brands her with an ancient sigil, she’s pulled into a forgotten realm of gods, madness, and fractured prophecies. Marked as a key part of a destiny she can’t yet comprehend, Withney is thrown into a shadow play of secrets, where whispers in the dark speak of fallen empires, forbidden rituals, and Chaos that devours even the divine. As forgotten gods stir and unseen eyes watch her every move and mysteries that are yet to be uncovered by her Withney must decide: Will she rise as a beacon beneath the crimson moon... Or fall as another name lost to fate? Walk beside Withney as she unearths blessings lost to fate… and horrors born of its twisted will.

"The missing ingredient is a test subject with Royal Blood..." Raven Kyzer, a Commoner boy, grew up in an orphanage along with his twin sister, after losing their mother at a young age, having never met their father. After being discovered to possess Royal blood, the twins are abducted by the Church of Persona. Raven is used as a test subject in an ancient form of Forbidden Magic, known as the Homunculus Ritual, while his sister goes missing in the clutches of the church. The Homunculus Ritual is conducted to turn Raven into a powerful but mindless Monster, a loyal weapon for the church with no sense of free will...but something goes wrong, the ritual fails to destroy Raven's mind and he escapes the clutches of the church. Furious at being turned into a Monster, Raven swears revenge against the church, determined to make them pay for what they did to him, as well as to rescue his sister from their clutches. But there's only so much he can do by himself, even with the new powers he gained through the Homunculus Ritual...that's when he has a fateful encounter with the nation's most wanted criminals, a group known as The Irregulars, who, like Raven, have their own reasons to despise and go after the church, as well as the corrupt Nobility that oppresses the Commoners. With their goals aligned, Raven decides to join The Irregulars, taking the first step on his long, arduous path to revenge... Instagram: @aimdaqs Discord Server: https://discord.gg/J497zhJb

Cada año, en cada uno de los siete pueblos que formaban el gran Reino de Ignas, se llevaba a cabo un Ritual de Elección. Durante este Ritual de Elección, una de las damas del pueblo era escogida para ser la novia del temido Rey Dragón. Nadie sabía exactamente por qué se realizaba el ritual cada año o qué les sucedía a las novias que habían sido escogidas en el pasado. ¿Las convertía en esclavas? ¿Las alimentaba a su dragón? O ¿se alimentaba de ellas? Eso no se podía descartar. Después de todo, había rumores de que el rey no era como ellos, que no era humano. Sin embargo, la pregunta atormentaba incansablemente el corazón del pueblo. ¿Para qué las utilizaba?! Pero no se atrevían a cuestionar al Rey, temiendo qué destino les esperaría si se atrevían a desafiarlo. De todos modos, nada de esto era asunto de Belladonna. Aunque era el turno de su pueblo de producir una novia ese año, estaba segura de que no sería elegida. ¿Por qué? Bueno, porque tenía un plan y estaba absolutamente segura de que no le fallaría... ¿O sí?

In a world without day, where the sun is dead and monsters roam the blackened wilds, survival hinges on a single, brutal truth: if you do not bond your soul to an effigy, you will die. Sixteen years ago, Silas was torn from his old world and thrust into this ruinous city of a thousand starving souls, believing—naively—that transmigration had chosen him for greatness. But when his talent test brands him pathless and his mind collapses into madness, that hope dies. Now deemed useless by the clergy and society, Silas is left clinging to two things: a cursed second chance and the company of his two friends—Cassian, a rare Light-path prodigy, and Velira, a water-path orphan with more resolve than strength. When Silas undertakes the dangerous soul-refinement ritual, his effigy twists into something unnatural—part effigy, part monster What begins as a fight for survival becomes a descent into a deeper mystery: one that ties Silas’s unstable soul to forbidden relics sealed beneath the cathedral, hybrid monsters stalking the outer darkness With every refinement, every soul-splitting ritual, the cost grows heavier. And in a city where the clergy would sooner let you die than help you rise, Silas must decide: Will he follow the broken paths laid before him… Or carve a new one, even if it damns him?

Every century, an ancient curse demands a binding—a mortal and a vampire joined by blood and fate. Beneath the Crimson Moon Love, betrayal, and ancient blood secrets... In a world where vampires, witches, and wolves maintain an uneasy peace beneath a cursed moon, old wounds are beginning to bleed again. Kaelen never asked to bear the weight of a broken covenant — one sealed with stolen blood and ancient betrayal. But as the Crimson Moon approaches, whispers of sabotage, forbidden magic, and unfinished war echo through the shadows. A witch with vengeance in her heart. A ritual that must not fail. And a truth that could shatter the fragile balance between realms. As enemies rise and loyalties are tested, Kaelen must face the past his people buried — and the girl fate won’t let him forget. Will love redeem the darkness in his blood, or will the curse consume everything in its path? Perfect for fans of slow-burn fantasy romance, supernatural tension, and stories where peace is just another kind of war. This story will keep your heart racing until the last drop of blood is spilled. If the ritual fails,the realms will fall–– and this time,no blood will be enough to seal the breach.

The novel displays the romantic journey of Alexander Allan, a young successful CEO who is an arrogant tycoon in the city and everyone fears him. Everyone knows not to mess with him or the consequences will be devastating. His love life is complicated as he faces betrayal from his first love hence making the once arrogant man's heart turn cold and emotionless. However, this gradually changes when he meets a strong-willed lady in the story Emma Stone. He employs her as his secretary and vows to make her life challenging as she resembles his first girlfriend who broke his heart. But as time goes by he becomes obsessed with her to a state that he would not feel like himself if she was anywhere not close to him. This story grips the theme of love, betrayal, and healing also with the theme of forgiveness.

Spes is an ordinary apprentice who happened to be lucky enough to partake in a strange ritual — a secret ceremony that had previously summoned powerful otherworldly heroes to aid the Kingdom in its fight against demons. Unfortunately for Spes, the ritual failed. The magic circle powering it exploded, tainting the poor young man with strange, otherworldly powers. With no time for reincarnations, Spes is placed in a party tasked with recovering the artefacts of past reincarnated heroes, hoping to initiate a new ritual before the demons break through the Kingdom’s borders. Author here :) Have fun reading, I'll try publishing at least 1 chap each day.

Discord:https://discord.gg/4VbkEBRmNc What would you do if you reincarnated into a doomed novel? Would you rely on a system to get stronger? Steal the protagonist’s opportunities? Kill your future enemies before they even rise? I had none of those options. I only read the free chapters. No cheats. No system. No future knowledge. But that doesn’t mean I’ll wait for death. If the world won’t give me a way to win—I’ll just carve one with my own hands. * * * * * Note: R18 isn't for detailed sexual content, but for dark theme, gore and all.

There is no breath where Nirvana ends. Only the self folded inward. Let not the mirror hold you. Let not the name be spoken. (Begin in silence. End unseen.) "This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and rituals are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to real people, places, or practices is purely coincidental. Please do not attempt to replicate anything mentioned in this story. Reader discretion is advised."

Theo was born a magical prodigy… cursed never to wield greater magic. Despite his genius, all he could do was to remain in the shadows, scheming for years to get a chance to fight against his fate. Finally, a daring reincarnation ritual gave him a new body—and a second chance. Now unshackled, Theo sets his sights on an impossible dream: to become the first mage in eons to step into the realm that remained untouched since the legendary age. He carves a new path, fusing arcane science from his past life with the mystical cultivation he discovered in his new life. But time is ticking. Within two years, Theo must return to the ritual’s site—or doom the world to mana cataclysm. Success means everything and failure isn’t an option. As rival masters close in and cosmic forces stir, every step pushes him closer to disaster—or ultimate power of infinite mana cultivation!

The tale of the knight in shining armor rescuing the trapped princess from the clutches of an evil monster. Together, they ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. A theme as old as time. One that has been around since the dawn of stories. But what if the princess stuck behind bars is the monster? What if behind their beautiful and graceful facade, is a heart of cruelty devoid of all compassion and sympathy? This the tale of a knight who wishes to escape his master without knowing how his actions impact everyone around him. Author's Note: Kudos to Gemini AI for providing me with this image. This is just the concept art, nothing official for MC.

In a forgotten village lies an ancient, broken bridge—silent for years, but soaked in screams. When Maya’s father joins a government team to reconstruct it, he vanishes mysteriously. As Maya investigates, she uncovers a horrifying past: a ritual of blood sacrifices, a cursed foundation, and vengeful souls waiting for rebirth. The more she digs, the closer she gets to the truth—and to death.

For centuries,the kingdom of Joseon has hunted down sorcerers and shift shapers branding them as demon and erasing them from history.Moon Sihyun,the last known surviving demon sorcerer,has spent his life in hiding,concealing the dark tattoos that mark him as a threat.But when he and his twin brother are captured,he's thrown into the heart of the palace,straight into the hands of Jin Muwon,the crown prince cursed to die before his 30th birthday. The only cure?The young blood of a demon sorcerer.Bound by an ancient ritual,Sihyun is force into a dangerous ritual,one that demands he stay close to the very man whose family slaughtered his kind.Muwon drains Sihyun's magic,inching closer to survival.But the longer they're together,the more their fates tangle in ways neither of them expect. Yet Sihyun has a plan.He doesn't intend to simply be used and discarded.He plans to burn the kingdom to the ground,and when another demon sorcerer,Ryu Vanyul, appears in the shadows whispering of revenge,the choice becomes clear,Sihyun must choose:revenge or love? Will he break the curse or destroy the man bound to it? #BL #HistoricalFantasy #EnemiesToLovers #CursedPrince #DarkRomance #SlowBurn #ForbiddenMagic #SorceryAndRevenge #FatedLove #KoreanMythology

FIRST BOOK A little orphan girl who lives in the Barrel Zone, a place where slaves and criminals reside. «A dystopian theme story about an orphan girl who's looking for her real self while fighting against people in power» WARNING ⟩ Includes Graphic words ⟩ Bullying ⟩ Weapons ⟩ Gore Author Notes: This story is only fiction only, and not factual. It cannot apply in real life. Visit Wattpad and search "Pink Punk" for latest updates Will update once a week! Pardon my English! Have fun reading

Taren was never supposed to follow the steps of the divine. Scarred by a broken ritual, hunted by the Orders who fear what he might become. Fleeing into the ancient Veinwarrens, he discovers a forgotten world beneath the corpses of dead gods… and the flame of a power even older than the divine.

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Comedy, Psychological, Adventure Main Themes: Life, Death, Bureaucracy, Morality, Identity, Rebirth

Menceritakan balas dendam seorang yang dijadikan ritual untuk sekte sesat yang bernama forsaken? Ia kembali dengan rasa dendam yang membuat ia hidup kedua kalinya? Apakah ia akan bisa menbalaskan dendamnya?

In the remote village of Rawasedep, the villagers follow an old warning: never roast crow meat beneath the full moon. The ritual, known as The Crow Satay, is believed to summon every kind of spirit and demon. From restless ghosts to ancient entities beyond human understanding, all are said to be drawn by the scent of burning feathers. Kliwon, a rational folklore researcher with no belief in the supernatural, returns to his late mother's village to document forgotten traditions. In an attempt to prove that fear is rooted in myth, he performs the ritual himself. That night, the air becomes heavy. The rice fields fall silent. And then, the shadows move. What begins as a simple experiment turns into a night of terror as Kliwon is confronted by headless spirits, cloaked figures, and creatures that should not exist. But the ritual did more than summon them. It awakened something buried deep within Kliwon's bloodline, something the villagers were too afraid to speak of. As the veil between worlds begins to tear, Kliwon must face the truth of who he is and what he has unleashed. Once the crows have been fed, there is no turning back.

A man from the modern world finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the ancient and harsh lands of the Eurasian Steppe, becoming Kirisen among a nomadic tribe called the Tagh Boru. Struggling to adapt to a life of horsemanship, survival, and tribal customs, he finds himself drawn to Aycecek, a spirited sixteen-year-old with a mysterious background. As Kirisen learns the ways of the Tagh Boru, he becomes entangled in tribal conflicts. ********* If you're tired of stories told through game-like stat screens or the endless cultivation theme, this might be just the story you're looking for. *********

Alfred Winson has been living a normal,ordinary life until he was killed in a ritual and gained the all-spawning dungeon system. This will be my fourth novel but hopefully it will be different.I also wanted to add a dungeon core story as I didn't think there was enough of those.

Content Warning This novel contains mature themes and explicit content intended for adult readers. My stories delve into the darker facets of human nature and explore unconventional fantasies and power dynamics within fictional narratives. I believe in the freedom of creative expression, and my work reflects my personal exploration of these themes. While the content may be intense for some, it is crafted to provoke thought and provide a unique reading experience. Reader discretion is advised.

Transmigrated as a beautiful CEO, everything is within reach of her hands. Wealth, Power, and Influence. And she also possesses the system. Starting point high with all the helps from the universe, what could go wrong? What?! She is in a world similar to the combination of novels. What! The most hated sadomasochistic-SM-CEO and his wife, novel theme, and her half-sister was a heroine. Side characters never ever had a good time as the world revolves around them. Our CEO knows this and her worries increase. What?! Another novel theme shows up in this world and it's a stallion one. Messed up and you still tell me... Heaven! That's not all, she is supposed to be a member of the harem of the male protagonist. ****! our CEO shoves a middle finger at the world and strangles the system. What in the world have you brought me here for? Companions, enemies, connections, and successes are all meant for her to walk through. Each step, every struggle will be her monument. Rising to the top of the pyramid, overlooking from above, everything within her grasp. Prove to the world, a woman can hold up half the sky. First, Let me find a way to divorce this engagement with Lin Fan. Former Title: My system helps me become a cold, beautiful, elegant C.E.O

This is a soft reboot with slight changes to my original story which is called "A world I know better then anyone else" This will contain dark themes and scenes

In the land of Elarion, peace is a fragile illusion. A war that raged for ten years has finally ended, leaving the world scarred and its heroes forgotten. Among them is Cael, a former soldier framed and discarded by the very kingdoms he once bled for. Now exiled, drifting from battlefields to back alleys, he lives as a mercenary—numb, bitter, and trying to outrun a past that won't stay buried. But as the kingdoms prepare for a global ritual to "heal" the land, something begins to rot beneath the surface. Priests falter. Mages lose control. Artifacts whisper when no one's listening. And when the ritual is cast, it doesn't cleanse—it spreads. A sickness born from mana, prayer, and power itself begins to twist the world. It infects not just flesh—but soul. Not even the gods are spared. Cael, marked by the same magic he never trusted, may be one of the few who can walk through the decay without losing himself. But survival won’t be enough. He'll have to face the war again—only this time, it's everywhere. And it doesn’t end with the dead.

No, I don’t chant in Latin under a full moon. I log my spells in spreadsheets, track results, and test for repeatability. This isn’t Hogwarts — it’s the rational practitioner’s logbook. Real rituals, real results, real mistakes. Also: always check your surroundings before casting attraction spells. Especially if you live near Chihuahuas. Don’t ask. Just… don’t.

In the fog-choked city of Vullum, death blooms in silence. Lenora is an apothecary wrapped in ritual scars and silk—a masked woman cursed to feel the hearts of others with a single touch. Feared by the living, haunted by forgotten rites, she walks the streets like a myth wearing gloves. When bodies begin appearing with no wounds—only expressions of overwhelming sorrow and spider lilies blooming from their chests—Lenora is forced into an uneasy alliance with Dorian Vale, a cynical investigator with ice-blue eyes and secrets deeper than his sarcasm. Together, they unravel a string of deaths that echo a ritual buried in Lenora’s own past. A past tied to a boy named Cassian. A moon that bled. And a vow whispered by something not quite human. As the city turns against them, and the dead begin to remember, Lenora and Dorian must confront the truth behind the Heartbinder rite—before love becomes the final curse.

In this chilling tale of obsession, ritual, and broken innocence— love becomes the deadliest sacrifice.

This is a simple story of a young woman who has grown tired of how she is viewed by others. Born with ghastly grey hair and increasingly obtuse body proportions, Missa is a woman who has grown tired of how others have treated her, especially from those of the opposite sex. She finds the pleasure of danger to be her only outlet for the urges she denies herself. Follow along in this story of constant challenge and physical thrill as Missa discovers the true pleasures of combat. *There is very little 18+ material within this story. It is mostly presented as a theme to challenge the main character.

In a quiet village, danger arises as threat from the Demon lord's kingdom is sent, they demand to be paid back what the village chief once borrowed but no one knew that this corrupted leader had spent all the money on his own. His unloved concubine’s daughter is offered in place of gold to appease his wrath. But the so-called monster lord is no demon—he’s a man imprisoned by a childhood curse, sealed within his castle walls for life. Legends whisper of a girl with eyes like burning rubies—eyes said to break any curse. And when she arrives, those same eyes might just unravel fate itself. Dragged into a world of gothic castles, cryptic rituals, and royal secrets, she agrees to a blood-bound ritual to help him step beyond his cage. But the spell for freedom comes with a price.