Darkest Dungeon The Light

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

Amid an unprecedented global catastrophe, Aris has been left alone in the world. With only one goal, he works tirelessly to discover the secret of the Split. But when he inadvertently ends up trapped on the other side of reality, he’s plunged into a world of monsters, magic and swords where he has to struggle for his life, in a place where power is king. A black sheep among the others, will Aris find the secrets he needs to return home to a life of poverty, or will his newfound power change the person the he will become?

When a young sickly boy is struck by lightning whilst in a pool of unknown chemicals he emerges with enhanced physique and later uncovers that he has lightning speed. He isn't the only one that discovers this and he is now on the run from the government trying to find his source of power

On hiatus until November In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

Michael thought a hike on the Appalachian Trail might clear his head, not turn his life upside down. Stumbling upon the Infinity Dungeon, he discovers a realm of magic—his ticket to a new life. But as Michael battles his way through the dungeon and gains magic [Skills], he realizes that the whole world is about to change forever. Other delvers with dangerous powers, hungry beasts, the awakening of old monsters. Dangers are everywhere. Friends are now enemies, abusing their power and even the Italian mob wants a slice of the pie. In a world where anyone can wield power, Michael knows he’s going to have to devise a way to get stronger. To deal with this he creates a megacorporation, and its Candle Light division is starting to look awfully similar to a certain foundation that deals with magical anomalies. LitRPG with lots of blue boxes, grounded in a real world that feels ever more dangerous, and a main character who will have to learn how to exploit his powers quickly, before events slip out of his grasp. The world is vast and full of dangers, after all, and magic only makes things worse.

Seorang Anak laki-laki Yang bernama Dhinonugane Touma mendapatkan lisensi Petualang class-F atau lisensi terendah Yang ada di kota lost city Tetapi pada saat Touma masuk ke dungeon bersama teman teman nya hal yang tidak di inginkan pun terjadi dan disitulah petualangan Shinonugane Touma pun Dimulai.....

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

warning mature content. only for 18+ "You can take my body by force, Aron Fringe, but you'll never be able to gain my soul." "I'm not interested in your soul. Miss Grace, please slake my lustful appetite." He tied a rope around my hands and feet and sealed my lips with his before I could attempt to stop him. Words like "love" and "emotions" don't make any sense to him, and he has only one strong feeling in his life: lust. This is the first thing that 28-year-old billionaire Aron Fringe thinks of whenever he lays eyes on a woman anywhere in the world. When he's not busy overseeing a multibillion-dollar company, he enjoys indulging his libidinal desires. After reading the articles in the 18+ magazine, he gets so enamored with the author that his world comes to a complete stop. As a result, he finds it difficult to quench his thirst for other women. He thinks his life will be perfect if he can just track down the magazine's mystery author and try out the fantastical experience he read about, but then he meets Sara Grace. How emotionally Sara and sex offender Aron Fring will interact? Will Aron and Sara fall in love, leading Aron to see that there are other emotions outside lust, or will Sara develop a sex addiction similar to Aron Fringe? Find out who will prevail in this conflict between love and lust by immersing yourself in the story.

For generations, Monster filled dungeons have plagued the world. Ozel Kasper, the 'pack mule' of the Black Lotus Guild, was left to die. Unwilling to easy into that sweet night, she fights back. After falling to another world, crippled and broken; she given a choice. Become a Saint and save not only her world but all worlds cursed by the Dungeon Plague; or die like a lowly dog. Ever the Opportunist and driven by a burning desire for revenge, Ozel agrees.

Action, fantash, adventure, drama, mystery

Branded as a Traitor, My Party Left Me to Die in the Dungeon, but I Became Its Unlikely Administrator.

Over three millennia after 'The Battle of the Heavens', the sapient races have rebuilt what was once destroyed, carving out a piece of the world for themselves. But make no mistake, monsters rule the land, children of the past chaos. Humans are confined within prisons of their own making, but hope is not lost. From the sky's scar, a mystical energy empowers certain humans to become mages and fight back against the onslaught. Growing up in such a world, Alex faces trials and adversaries that will either make him or break him. Left an orphan, only his younger siblings keep him moving forward. What role does he play in deciding this world's future? How much is he willing to sacrifice for his goals? Only Lumen knows. *** Note from Author: This book will be a slow burn. The MC will spend a significant amount of time powerless. Just a heads up. The world is from the future. *** Credit to TAKAYSU for the Book Cover Art Check out my other book, Trifecta of Realms: The Last Sentinel NA Book on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95590/eclipsed-light

The story of an adventurer passing through the dungeon.

The greed of men knows no bounds. They hunt for all the treasures of the world even ones they were never meant to possess. But greed is like a violent fire, it knows no friend and no master. The greed and desire for power of two men will lead the futuristic world of 2080 into calamities they would only wish were nightmares

Once a timid bookworm, I set out on a quest to gather rare plants for a living. But fate had other plans, and I met my end in a most embarrassing way—dozing off in a hot spring! My life force was snatched away and transformed into a dungeon core. With my newfound powers, I realized I could craft a dungeon that revolved around the very hot springs that had claimed me. In the midst of confused depression I encountered a wandering wisp, its flickering light igniting my adventurous spirit. She had been cast out by her siblings for her low heat abilities, left to drift without a home. Together, we forged a bond, determined to rise from our humble beginnings. With grit and determination, we set out to grow our dungeon, honing our skills and expanding our power, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead!

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.

Agent Black is a highly skilled operative of the Defence Corps, a covert organization dedicated to neutralizing the state’s most dangerous threats. But beneath her hardened exterior, she is driven by a deep, unyielding need for revenge. Years ago her sister was murdered brutally but never got justice. Now, the hunt for "The Dark"—the elusive criminal mastermind responsible for countless illegal operations—has become her only focus. The Dark is a figure whispered about in the shadows, a man whose vast network and ruthless influence make him nearly untouchable. Yet Agent Black knows that to find him is not only a mission but a chance to unearth the truth about her sister’s death and expose the corruption that has stained everything she once trusted. But as she dives deeper into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Agent Black must confront the demons of her past—haunted by memories that threaten her resolve and the recruits she is tasked with training. In a world where survival is the price of failure, she is forced to grapple with what she is willing to sacrifice in her quest for vengeance. Can she remain focused enough to take down The Dark, or will the shadows of her own history consume her before she gets the justice she craves? Note: The cover image isn't mine.

Two young boys, Thrain and Thorin are going to conquer there first dungeon.

[Hiatus] --just started 0.05-- don't forget to follow! anyway, this story is a fast & slow burn story, and can switch. it really depends on when I want to change the pacing, the mc can get OP fast. and/or slowly. P.S. the prologue volume is not required to read, but currently it's only on the prologue volume.(as of writing this - Aug 3, Saturday.) ———— the story follows Terro Hani, as he navigates through a dungeon. he is trapped inside because of a system glitch, as he grinds he gets stronger. eventually reaching level 999,999,999,999,999. with an EXP to level up of 3.7B, he finally escaped. as the system fixed he got out. he learned that it was 100 years for him, but in the real world it was only 2 years. he was angered at that, but decided to live his best life. as he goes on his adventure he meets others, and they all want to fight him, or join him on his journey. will he become the strongest? or are there people who can beat him, join him on his journey. and read this novel. ——— hope you enjoy, I hope this novel gets adapted into a webtoon(manga and/or anime).

The air was thick with smoke and the scent of blood, heavy enough to choke her as she clung to the shadows. She’d grown up within these walls, the stone corridors of her family’s stronghold, where she’d always been the quiet one, the unassuming Luminary, watching her kin wield their power over the wolves below with an iron fist. Tonight, the fortress shook under the force of rebellion. A war-cry echoed nearby, and she shivered, feeling the ground tremble as wolves overthrew the guards in waves, the very magic that had once bound them broken. The legends always said that the Luminaries were untouchable, but here they were—falling, one by one, as the stronghold became a grave. She ducked into an alcove, her back pressed against the cold stone, heart racing as her mind fought to make sense of the chaos. The Luminaries’ rule was absolute; they controlled everything and everyone with invisible threads of power. They were feared, revered—and yet, she knew what had been done in her family’s name. The iron discipline, the cold cruelty that had been deemed necessary, even just. But now, face to face with what that cruelty had cost, she felt a hollowness settle in her chest. A shadow appeared at the end of the hall. She stiffened, recognizing him immediately. He was the one from the old stories, the one who had somehow resisted the Luminaries’ control, a man of a bloodline immune to her family’s magic. His eyes, dark as midnight, swept the corridor before falling on her. In that moment, every instinct told her to run, but her body wouldn’t move, caught between dread and a strange sense of fate. He stopped before her, and his gaze bored into her, assessing, calculating. “So,” he said finally, voice cold. “This is where they hid the last of you.” She swallowed, lifting her chin. “I… I didn’t ask for any of this.” “Didn’t you?” His words were sharp, cutting through the chaos. “How convenient. That’s what they all say when they’re caught.” The accusation stung, but she kept her gaze steady. “Not everyone deserves to die.” His lips curled in a bitter smile. “Spoken like a true Luminary. Even now, you cling to the lies they fed you.” The weight of his anger was palpable, filling the air around them. She could feel his fury like a storm, a hatred so raw it burned her. And yet, as he glared at her, she saw a flicker of hesitation, a crack in the armor he wore so tightly. She didn’t know that, in her softness, she held a power she didn’t understand—a quiet magic, subtle but unyielding, that drew him in against his will. He closed the distance between them, his hand gripping her arm firmly. “The others will die,” he murmured, his tone edged with finality. “But you, you’re coming with me. You’re too dangerous to be left alive, but maybe you’re just valuable enough to be kept breathing.” Her heart hammered, the weight of his words settling over her as he pulled her forward, binding her fate to his, a captive of the very rebellion that had destroyed her family.

When twelve-year-old Lily finds her parents have left her with only a goodbye note, she is heartbroken and lost. Mrs. Thompson, a kind neighbor, takes Lily in, providing warmth and stability. Though adjusting is hard, Lily finds comfort in Mrs. Thompson’s care and new friendships at school. Over time, she discovers strength through journaling, baking, and simple acts of kindness, learning to rebuild her life. As she grows, Lily is inspired by Mrs. Thompson to help others. She volunteers to support kids who feel alone, spreading the kindness that helped her heal. Lily’s journey transforms her pain into a source of light for others.

In a modern urban landscape where dungeons intertwine with everyday life, Theo Marcellus is an unassuming high school student at Arcadia High, a school renowned for its elite dungeon program. With the ability to awaken latent powers as a Warden, Theo is determined to forge his own path, despite his low energy level and lack of skills. His life takes a dramatic turn during a routine school day when he inadvertently gets pulled into a collapsing dungeon during a raid. Inside the dungeon, he encounters Aria Sinclair, a prodigious Warden known for her incredible combat abilities and strong leadership. Together, they face off against ruthless raiders attempting to steal an ancient artifact. As chaos ensues, Theo feels an inexplicable connection to the artifact, awakening a dormant energy within him that surprises even Aria. This unexpected event not only sparks his determination to master his newfound abilities but also leads to a burgeoning bond with Aria, who becomes both his mentor and an enigmatic figure in his life. As Theo embarks on his journey of self-discovery, he delves deeper into the complexities of the Warden system, exploring skill trees and leveling up in a world filled with magic and danger. With Aria’s guidance, he trains rigorously, pushing past his limits to uncover the truth behind his unique potential and the artifact's connection to him. However, the more he learns, the more he becomes entangled in the hidden politics of Arcadia High, where rival organizations vie for control of powerful artifacts and knowledge. In the backdrop, a secretive organization known as the Shadow Syndicate lurks, driven by a ruthless agenda to exploit dungeon energies for their gain. They recognize Theo's latent powers and target him as a key player in their plans. As Theo’s skills grow, he realizes that the threats posed by this organization are not only dangerous but personal, entangling his fate with those he cares about. Amidst intense training sessions, exploration events, and confrontations with the Syndicate, Theo navigates his evolving feelings for Aria, who is both a mentor and an object of admiration. Their relationship deepens as they face external threats and internal struggles, each supporting the other as they confront the shadows of their past and the burdens of their destinies. In a climactic exploration event, Theo and his friends uncover a powerful dungeon that holds the key to understanding his connection to the artifacts and the true nature of his abilities. As they face overwhelming challenges and betrayals, Theo must confront his deepest fears, decide where his loyalties lie, and ultimately awaken the power within him to protect those he loves. "Awakening Shadows" is a tale of growth, friendship, and the fight against darkness in a world where every choice shapes destiny. Theo’s journey from a reluctant hero to a formidable Warden reflects the struggles of finding one’s place in a world filled with challenges, magic, and the complexities of human relationships.