Nyarlathotep Dusk

Sau hàng chục năm bị nhấn chìm trong biển lửa của cuộc Đệ Nhất Thế Chiến, các phong trào công nhân và nổi dậy của quần chúng Bolshevik Xô Viết ngày càng trở nên dữ dội. Các nước Đế Quốc như Anh, Pháp, Mỹ, Nga, Trung Hoa lâm vào tình cảnh nội chiến hỗn loạn giữa các phần tử quân phiệt và Đảng Cộng sản. Mặt khác, các nước thuộc địa đã từng bước trỗi dậy, giành lấy độc lập từ tay ách đế quốc. Một thời kỳ mới đang dịch chuyển với sự tan rã và sụp đổ của chủ nghĩa thực dân. Đại Cách Mạng đã bắt đầu!

Gary Smith arrived in a peculiar world of beastmasters, where an ancient taboo was reborn from the depth of time, and an evil god was lurking. In this world, birds and beasts, rivers and mountains, even elements could spawn spiritual power and turn into pet beasts. Among them, the powerful ones became ecological niches by themselves, radiating secret realm ecosystems such as the Yellow Spring, Skeleton Kingdom, Succubus Nest, and Kingdom of the Sky Tree, nurturing countless followers. The beastmasters make contracts with the pet beasts, nurture them, and control the spiritual power. After witnessing the "Taboo Sun" event, Gary Smith obtained the ability to extract materials from everything in the world and compile "Secret Food". Through the Evolutionary Secret Food, the combination of "The Shattered Dusk World" + "Ancient Dragon’s Dead Egg" results in the Feast of the End. When the pet beast consumes it, it evolves into the Dusk Dragon God. The Dusk Domain erodes the world, turning into the God at the end of time. The Skill Secret Food allows the pet beasts to plunder skills from everything, becoming omniscient and omnipotent. The Sacrificial Secret Food snatches the taboo time, sacrifices the ancient beings, and blasphemes against the gods. His style of beast control also started to become peculiar. There is the Spider Shadow that devours ancient dragons and weaves dreams of all lives with its threads, the Red Master that pollutes the multiverse, and the Devourer of the Realms, who consumes worlds... In response to this, he explained, "My pet beasts are just a bit peculiar. They really are not evil gods!"

They were brothers in all but blood—until betrayal tore them apart. Once the brightest prodigies of their academy, they now stand as mortal enemies, their swords clashing under a dying sun. One seeks vengeance, the other fights to uncover the truth. But neither realizes they are merely pieces in a far greater game. In the shadows, the true mastermind waits. And when the final blade falls… the real war will begin.

In the neon-lit metropolis of Valentis, the world appears orderly and controlled. But hidden beneath the surface, an ancient darkness stirs—a parallel realm known as the Noctis Veil. A place where light dies, forgotten souls wander, and those who enter rarely return. Orion Vale never asked to be a part of this world. Orphaned and struggling to survive in the underbelly of the city, he lived by one rule: stay unnoticed. But when an accidental encounter activates a strange mark on his body, Orion is suddenly thrust into a deadly game where the stakes are far beyond his understanding. Hunted by creatures that shouldn’t exist and pursued by powerful factions who see him as either a weapon or a threat, Orion’s only hope is to uncover the secrets of the Veil before it consumes him. Guided by the enigmatic Seraphine Dusk, a rogue operative who knows too much, Orion learns that his curse is not just an anomaly—it is a key. A key that could either shatter the chains of the Veil or awaken something far worse. But every step deeper into the shadows comes at a cost, and Orion must decide whether to fight his fate or embrace the darkness within. As the war between the Veil Wardens, the corrupt Eclipse Syndicate, and the ancient Veil Lords reaches its breaking point, Orion realizes he stands at the crossroads of destruction and dominion. In a world where nothing is as it seems, where shadows whisper and forgotten gods stir, the question remains: Will Orion break the Veil, or become its ruler?

Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated. When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed. She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past.

We've all heard the stories—of the side characters, the extras, the villains, and of course, the main character. But no one dares to utter the name of the anomaly. The one who is shunned, forgotten, and forced to watch as others rise, their stories told while mine is lost in the noise. The one who never mattered, never shined, always left in the shadows. But now, it's my turn. Watch closely, as I rise from the obscurity that has bound me for so long. This universe, with all its power and stories, will tremble as I carve my name into its very core. Every corner, every life, every being will come to know the force I am about to unleash. No longer the forgotten, no longer the side story. This is my time. And the world will remember.

Join Ryan on his extraordinary journey to ascend to Godhood as he travels across multiple worlds, each filled with unique challenges and limitless opportunities for growth: Limitless: Unlock the full potential of the brain with NZT drugs. Resident Evil: Push human limits with virus enhancements that grant superhuman strength, agility, and regeneration. Hunter x Hunter: Master the art of Nen, developing a powerful and unique ability. One Piece: Become a legend by mastering Haki, swordsmanship, and the powers of a Devil Fruit. Fairy Tail: Wield Light Dragon Slayer magic and evolve into a powerful dragon, rivaling the Acnologia. Naruto: Master a vast network of bloodline abilities, ascending to the level of an Otsutsuki. Bleach: Harness the powers of both Soul Reaper and Hollow, breaking all limits with Hōgyoku. Lord of Mysteries: Embark on the Hunter pathway and ascend to divinity as a Red Priest God. Warhammer 40,000: Conquer the immaterium and rise as a new Chaos God. Witness Ryan's epic rise as he masters unimaginable abilities, confronts gods and monsters, and reshapes entire worlds on his path to absolute divinity. ___________________________ "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com"

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

At dusk, a young girl walks home alone. Due to upcoming exams, she has been staying late at school to study, often returning home at twilight or even in the evening. Her route home takes her through a park. As she walks through the park, she suddenly hears the sound of hurried, chaotic footsteps rapidly approaching. Just as she begins to turn her head to look, before she can complete the motion, someone grabs her forcefully.

In the quiet seaside town of Tsukishima, there is a legend—one that no one dares to prove. "On the night of the longest dusk, when the sun refuses to set, cross the old wooden bridge at Kageri Lake. A wish will be granted, but something must be left behind." Sixteen-year-old Renji Asakura is desperate to turn back time. After an accident leaves his younger sister in a coma, he becomes obsessed with the town's legend. When he finally finds the bridge at sunset, it is exactly as the rumors say—suspended in a never-ending twilight. However, he is not alone. Mikoto Shiranagi, a quiet but sharp-witted transfer student, is also there, carrying her own secrets. The two form a reluctant partnership, discovering that each time they cross the bridge, they can rewrite the past—but only by sacrificing a part of their own future. As Renji and Mikoto continue using the bridge, their memories start fading, their bodies weaken, and time moves forward without them. Renji must face the ultimate question: How much of yourself are you willing to lose for the people you love? But the bridge has rules, and breaking them could mean losing everything—forever.

An old man is reading bedtime stories to his child. The old man is ordinary, and there is nothing interesting about him. Other than a few missing fingers...

In a world where the power of Aether determines one's destiny, Kael Ardent is an anomaly—a boy born without the ability to manipulate Aether, the mystical energy that governs the universe. Mocked and ostracized as the "Aetherless Wonder," Kael's dreams of greatness seem impossible. But when he stumbles upon an ancient relic during his first days at Celestial Ascendant Academy, a prestigious institution for Aether Manipulation, his life takes an unexpected turn. The relic—a mysterious pendant—grants Kael the ability to absorb and store Aether, something no one else can do. With this newfound power, Kael begins a slow, grueling journey from the lowest tier of the academy to the heights of the Celestial Class, where the strongest and most gifted students reign. Along the way, he forms bonds with a group of extraordinary women: Elara Veyra, a prodigy with a hidden past; Lyra Solen, a fiery rival who grows to respect him; Seraphina Dusk, a mysterious girl with a dark secret; and Aria Windrider, a kind-hearted healer who becomes his emotional anchor. But the academy is not what it seems. Beneath its glittering facade lies a web of corruption, forbidden Aether techniques, and a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything Kael holds dear. As Kael grows stronger, he must navigate treacherous politics, deadly rivals, and the growing affections of the women around him. With the help of his friends and the power of the pendant, Kael will rise from zero to sovereign, challenging the very foundations of the academy and reshaping the world of Aether Manipulation forever.

Eternal Dusk – A Dark Apocalyptic Fantasy The world is ending—not in fire, but in an endless twilight where the screams of the fallen are swallowed by the void. The gods are gone. The heavens have rotted. All that remains is war. In the heart of this dying world, Modred stands at the edge of oblivion. A warrior born from the ashes of a broken past, his crimson eyes burn with a fury that even death cannot smother. He does not fight for hope. Hope is a lie. He does not fight for justice. Justice died long ago. He fights because there is nothing else left. Beyond the walls of Astria, the last kingdom standing, the forces of the Pantheon tighten their grip. The gods may be gone, but their shadows remain—whispering, corrupting, devouring. When the call for war echoes once more, the Deicida Squads—executioners of the divine—are sent into the abyss. Some will rise as legends. The rest will be forgotten. But in a world where death is a certainty, Modred knows one truth: You don’t pray for salvation. You carve it from the corpses of those who stand in your way. Eternal Dusk is a dark apocalyptic fantasy where brutality and vengeance walk hand in hand. In this world, there are no chosen heroes—only those willing to kill before they are killed. And when the dusk finally fades... will your name be remembered, or buried with the fallen?

What would you do if you slept at night and woke up the next night? ...because dawn never came. Yvonne, with a vivid memory of the day before dusk can recount a very usual and beautiful day. But she can't say the same for the next day, because it never came. Stuck in an endless night, she must learn and survive along with others. But none of it is possible without Harry, the stubborn son of their next door neighbour and the one who will eventually climb the tiers of the dark realm of Aemot. Aemot, dusk of men and dawn of the etherworld. A mythical mystery among men, amongst whom the few of them hold almost no tangible knowledge of... Hop on deck with the crew as they strive to gain footholds and survive an inevitable storm of darkness...

The world calls him Zero, the greatest hero to ever exist. They worship him, sing his praises, and tell tales of his righteous deeds. But as I stand in the pouring rain, my parents' lifeless bodies beside me, all I see is a monster—a false hero wrapped in lies and delusions of grandeur. His presence looms over me, suffocating, his intent as clear as the blood pooling at my feet. He looks down, unshaken, unbothered, as if my pain means nothing. “I’ll kill you!” I roar, my voice raw with grief and fury. “I’ll end your false heroism and show this world what a true hero is!” Zero only smiles—a cruel, knowing smirk. “And so it shall be, child,” he says before vanishing, leaving me alone in the wreckage of my past. From this moment on, my path is clear. I will rise. I will destroy him. And I will redefine what it means to be a hero.

Owen Chamomile, a 17-year-old, has fallen into a comfortable routine of reading and napping at home, essentially becoming a NEET. His brother, Jodale, finally puts his foot down after discovering Owen's unkept room. Jodale insists Owen get a job at the newly opened Oolong Cafe, forbidding him from returning to their residence until he's turned his life around. Reluctantly, Owen agrees. At the cafe, Owen attempts to blend in and focus on his work. However, his plans are quickly derailed by Brioche Onare, a clumsy but well-meaning barista. Brioche possesses an insatiable curiosity, believing that even the smallest anomaly in the cafe could lead to disaster. Driven by this fear, she constantly seeks Owen's help in deciphering the cafe's mundane mysteries. Despite his desire to simply do his job, Owen finds himself drawn into Brioche's world, dedicating part of each day to solving the quirky puzzles she presents.

In the Edo period, a legendary samurai rose to become the Winter Shogun, a warrior so powerful that he crushed yokai, conquered nations, and drowned the world in war. But his ambition turned him into a tyrant. The gods, angered by his cruelty, cursed and sealed him away on a secret island, leaving behind a world that would never forget his wrath. For 800 years, the snow never ceased to fall in the land of Yukihara, a reminder of his fury. Now, in the year 1600, war once again ravages the land. In Tsukiyama, a sacred village blanketed in eternal snow, an 18-year-old shrine keeper named Shiro lives a peaceful life, unaware of the dark fate awaiting him. When a mysterious tragedy strikes the Daimyo’s castle, Shiro is caught in a storm of betrayal, bloodshed, and forgotten legends. Branded an enemy, hunted by warriors, and haunted by the past, Shiro must uncover the truth—before the Winter Shogun’s curse awakens once more. As ancient forces stir and war looms on the horizon, will Shiro uncover his true destiny, or will he be swallowed by the sins of the past?

The city of Golden Hills was always known as home of popular and wealthy people but lately someone has been going around killing the rich folks. Renowned homicide detective, Ethan Issac is given the case along with his partner, Patty Kane. The two immediately have a suspect but will they be able to prove it or would the killer get away with it? Written by @Rebel_king_Rebel !craXy mad writing!

In the fractured kingdoms of Eldyra, where deserts bleed molten ore and fungal forests whisper forgotten names, three outcasts are bound by a lie older than the stars. Kael, a guilt-ridden blacksmith, wields a hammer that burns with the soul of a traitorous knight. Lira, an outcast herbalist, dreams of a goddess’s death—and wakes with bloody hands. Tyrus, a thief with no past, carries daggers that devour his memories to feed a love he can’t recall. When Voidspawn—shapeshifting demons born from a murdered goddess’s rage—swarm their homes, the trio is branded as heretics and forced to flee. Their only hope lies in the Celestial Anchors, ancient relics said to halt the apocalyptic Dusk Eclipse. But as they uncover the truth, they realize the anchors are not tools of salvation… but locks. A thousand years ago, the goddess Nyrisia sacrificed herself to trap a cosmic parasite that feeds on mortal suffering. The “curse” she left behind was a shield, not a punishment. Now, her reincarnation (Lira) is unraveling, Tyrus’s lost love is the parasite’s avatar, and Kael’s hammer demands he kill the only friend he’s ever had. As kingdoms burn and allies betray them, the three must choose: reignite Nyrisia’s war and doom the world to eternal hunger, or shatter the anchors and unleash the parasite’s full wrath. But the greatest threat lies within—Lira’s goddess is waking, Tyrus’s dagger is a key, and Kael’s hammer remembers how to kill a god.

On that day, the sun set — and never rose again. In a world plunged into eternal darkness, humanity grapples with primal fears and unknown threats lurking beyond the veil of perpetual night. As ancient energies stir beneath the frozen earth, survivors must choose between clinging to the remnants of civilization or embracing the terrifying new rules of a lightless cosmos.

Elena Jackson’s life is perfect. Or at least, that’s what everyone believes. Loving parents, a doting boyfriend, and a full scholarship to college—on the surface, she has it all. But for the past two years, haunting visions have plagued her, demanding to be drawn, their meaning just out of reach. When a chilling new image—a dead figure and a stranger calling her name—shakes her to the core, she can no longer ignore the cracks in her world. Her parents control her future. Her boyfriend pushes her boundaries. Her best friends have grown distant. And after an argument with her boyfriend, everything feels like it’s falling apart. Then, out of the blue, her friends invite her to Club Dusk. A chance to let go, to escape, to forget. But the moment she steps inside, she is drawn into something far darker than she could ever imagine. The club is no ordinary nightlife hotspot—it’s a hunting ground for vampires. And at the centre of it all is the enigmatic Darien Varcolac and his cold, commanding sister, Valda. What was meant to be a provocative night of fun quickly spirals into chaos. Because Elena has stumbled into a world she was never meant to see. And once the darkness has its grip on her, there’s no turning back...

The wheel of fate has begun to turn—the final battle between light and the Abyss is about to unfold. On the Astral Continent, every soul’s destiny is written by the stars, and the Twenty-Eight Star Guardians uphold the balance of the heavens and earth. Yet now, darkness encroaches upon this land—the Legion of Dusk has risen. They worship the power of the Abyss, hunting down the Star Guardians in a relentless bid to overturn the order of the world. Adrian Jiao—heir to the Azure Dragon Constellation, once the pride of his family. But in a single night, his home was reduced to ashes, his kin slaughtered, and his once-beloved elder brother, Calem, succumbed to the Abyss, becoming the commander of the Legion. Forced into exile, Adrian was left with nothing but grief, rage, and a thirst for vengeance. Yet when the chains of fate shattered, his dormant bloodline awakened—the Jiao Spear emerged, and the power of the Azure Dragon was reborn! However, vengeance is only the beginning. The world is far more treacherous than he ever imagined. The Legion of Dusk’s sinister plot—a scheme that threatens the very stars. The betrayal of the Fallen Stars—a deception hidden between light and shadow. The gathering of the Four Guardian Beasts—a legacy buried in history. The loosening of the Abyssal Gate—a lock that binds another world. Destiny is not absolute—it can be defied. When the Azure Dragon Spear is unleashed, the very heavens shall tremble! Yet when the truth is unveiled, Adrian will come to realize—light and darkness were never truly opposed. The fate of the stars had been bound to the Abyss all along. Light is not always pure. Darkness is not the end. As the Azure Dragon Spear is raised once more, he will forge his own path and reshape this shattered world.

"The Moon That Hides, The Sun That Mourns" In a world where celestial forces dictate fate, two souls are bound by love and cursed by the heavens. Zhào Yīnyuè, the Hidden Moon, lives in the shadows of the night, haunted by a longing he cannot name. Jiāng Yángchóu, the Sorrowful Sun, wanders the earth, his heart aching for something forever out of reach. When their paths cross by the river under a broken sky, they discover a love as vast as the heavens themselves. But their union defies the cosmic order, invoking the wrath of the Celestial Weaver, who curses them to an endless cycle of separation: the moon fading with the dawn, the sun mourning with each dusk. Driven by their devotion, they chase each other across lifetimes—meeting in fleeting moments, only to be torn apart by fate. Yet, once a year, during the Eclipse of Yearning, their shadows touch, and their whispered vows echo through time. Their story becomes legend, their love eternal. For even as the moon hides and the sun mourns, their hearts never cease to seek each other—proof that even the heavens cannot break a bond born of true love.

In the village of Brindlemark, the sudden disappearance of the Morning Bird plunges the residents into a perpetual, eerie dusk. To restore daylight and save their home, Lyra and four other chosen villagers embark on a perilous quest to retrieve ancient crystal balls. Their mission is to activate the crystal balls using the fading light of a distant sun, hidden beyond the Red Sky. As they venture further, the sun seems to recede, and the challenges they face grow more daunting. With the village on the brink of collapse, Lyra and her companions must navigate treacherous landscapes, unravel cryptic mysteries, and confront the dark forces behind the Morning Bird's disappearance. Will they succeed in restoring the light of day, or will Brindlemark succumb to the shadows? As their journey unfolds, the true fate of the Morning Bird and the secrets of their world begin to reveal themselves.

Xu Yinyin's last memory was the blaring sound of her phone alarm. She had been working late into the night, drowning in financial reports and endless deadlines. A single moment of dizziness, a sharp pain in her chest, and then… darkness. When she opens her eyes, she is no longer in her modern high-rise apartment but in a **tiny, dimly lit room** that smells of damp straw and mildew. The air is thin and cold, and her body feels incredibly weak, as if she hasn't eaten in days. Her gaze lands on the cracked ceiling, the wooden beams above her looking fragile, as if they could collapse at any moment. Her body aches, and when she moves her hands, she feels her own **bony fingers**—thin, fragile, with calluses that don’t belong to her. Her throat is dry. Her stomach twists in hunger. **"Where… am I?"** She struggles to sit up, only to feel sharp pain radiating from her limbs. Her wrists are marked with old scars, faint traces of bruises scattered across her arms. The shabby quilt covering her is thin, barely providing warmth. A sense of unease grips her. Then, memories **flood** her mind. Her name is no longer Xu Yinyin. She is now **Su Wan**, a nineteen-year-old orphan in a poverty-stricken village in 1960s China. Her parents passed away early, leaving her at the mercy of her uncle’s family. Instead of caring for her, they treated her as an unwanted burden—a servant who worked from dawn to dusk with barely enough food to survive. Just yesterday, the original Su Wan had collapsed from exhaustion while carrying heavy buckets of water from the river. No one helped her. No one cared. She had been left in this tiny storage room to either wake up or die. The realization makes her shudder. Before she can process more, a cold, mechanical voice **echoes in her mind.** **[Host detected. Survival Space System initializing.]** A translucent blue screen appears before her. ### **Inventory:** ✔ **Fresh vegetables, rice, and flour** ✔ **Bottled clean water** ✔ **A first-aid kit with modern medicine** ✔ **Basic survival tools like a knife and matches** Su Wan's eyes widen. **"A cheat system?!"** She instinctively selects a loaf of bread. The next moment, a **warm, soft bun appears in her hand.** The scent of freshly baked bread fills the air. Her stomach growls. With trembling hands, she **takes a bite**—the fluffy warmth melting on her tongue, sending an almost overwhelming sensation of relief through her starved body. Warmth spreads through her, chasing away the biting cold. Her eyes flicker with determination. **"I have a second chance. I won’t let anyone trample on me again!! "

- Unfinished- Finally being redone!! [THE NEW NAME OF THE BOOK IS CALLED "RETRIBUTION OF THE ANOMALY" PLEASE GO READ IT!!] In a universe where death leads to the Sanctuary, governed by the god Vitalis, souls strive to ascend by fulfilling roles and titles. Among them is Cipher, burdened by envy and a sense of insignificance. When he uncovers a hidden truth about the gods, Cipher embarks on a perilous journey to challenge their rule. With the aid of a mysterious system.

Sheldon, a weak, aspiring teenager, lives his life in the slums; but one day, he decides to take a change his life, for the better or the worse. He begins his ascent to divinity, battling the tyrants of this world, and finding love in his pursuit of wealth, fame and power.

At the beginning of all creation, the Golden Age—known as the Age of the Gods—marked a time when the two poles were in antagonistic conflict: Dawn and Dusk, White and Black. However, the sacred order and the collective vision of the Gods began to crumble when Shizuhana, a Primordial Goddess of the White Pole, perceived what no one else could see: the illusory veil that enveloped reality (Maya). Rebelling against the collective beliefs of her divine civilization, Shizuhana became a “heretic,” defying not only the Dusk, but also the very Dawn to which she belonged. Thus began her quest for the true form of the universe: the Colorless Truth. This act would mark the beginning of the Age of Yuga, the bloodiest of the universe.