And For The First Time The King Felt Fear

Silas Kane, the wealthiest and most feared man in the country, built his fortune through illegal gold mining, corruption and ruthless ambition. A man without a past, at least not one anyone can trace. He operates in the shadows, controlling an empire where fear is law and loyalty is bought with gold. But his power is threatened when Governor Elias Morrow, a fearless politician, launches an investigation into the country’s missing gold reserves and determined to expose the truth behind Kane’s empire. As the walls begin to close in, Silas’s carefully constructed world starts to crumble. His wife, Celeste, begins to uncover the dark secrets of his past while his closest allies grow uncertain of their loyalty. With enemies gathering both inside and outside his empire, Silas must decide whether to crush those who stand against him or risk everything he has built. But as his mother once warned him, “Gold can be heavy. Too heavy to carry alone.” And in the end, the weight of his past may be the one thing even he cannot escape.

Everyone knows the tale of the dreadful Beast King—a monster that demands a royal bride every year. No one knows what happens to them after the wedding. No one has ever returned. Sophia? She was never supposed to be there. Mistaken for the real princess, she was sent to him as a sacrificial bride. But instead of a beast with claws and blood-stained hands, she finds herself facing a dangerously handsome, arrogant, and incredibly irritating king. Instead of rejecting her outright, he makes her an offer: Survive three royal trials, and you can leave. Fail? You stay here... forever. But what if the king isn’t the one holding the chains? What if his curse hides a secret no one must uncover? And worst of all—what if Sophia starts regretting wanting to escape?

*Warning: Mature Content Ahead* Blocks of rocks plummeted from the sky, mysteriously transforming into stone statues mere minutes later. These enigmatic monuments, known as the Sacred Statues, held an extraordinary power: they could transmute people's deepest fears into extraordinary abilities. Someone terrified of heights found himself soaring to dizzying altitudes, confronting his darkest dread. Another, afraid of isolation, became invisible, doomed to be ignored by all. A person fearful of public scrutiny began to radiate an intense, attention-grabbing glow. And one who dreaded demons found himself bound to that malevolent entity, his worst nightmare incarnate. In a world where terror becomes power, the boundaries between fear and strength are tested. Those who face their fears are granted extraordinary abilities, but at a steep price. For Jax, his greatest fear of souls becomes his darkest reality. To harness the power of the Sacred Statue, he must first conquer his terror and become the very thing he fears, a trial known as the First Trial. Only upon conquering their phobia could they wield their newfound abilities and earn the esteemed title of "Master." As the Sacred Statues continued to fall from the sky, a new era of transformation began. The weak discovered untapped strength, and the powerful became even more formidable, all thanks to the extraordinary gifts bestowed by the mysterious statues. Will Jax overcome his fear and unlock the secrets of the Sacred Statue, or will he succumb to the very terror that haunts him? Can he find a way to wield his newfound power without losing himself to the darkness? Dive into this gripping tale of self-discovery, transformation, and the true meaning of courage.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Please note that this work of fiction is not safe for work (NSFW). It contains words, scenes, and phrases not suitable for audiences below 18. Be aware. —All the characters here are 18 and above— Synopsis Okumura Kouhei is in love with Saonji Hina, but she’s as cold as ice and doesn’t let anyone get close—she's like a flower that’s impossible to reach. However, everything changes when Kouhei uncovers a secret about Hina that turns his world upside down. To make matters even more complicated, members of the student council decide to get involved, adding to the chaos swirling around him. And let’s not forget about his neighbor next door, who seems to have her own agenda. What will happen to Kouhei now that he’s stumbled upon something he wasn’t meant to discover as a mere human? *** Join the discord! https://discord.gg/gt4CDGkpEM

Read at least six chapters, then prepare to crave the rest. The main character will show up in Chapter Five, though I don't recommend skipping the first four chapters. ----- The world was celebrating. The Demon King was dead, along with his Darkness Generals. Humans led the other races to war for subjugation. They killed all, and none were spared. However, thousands of years before this happened, a piece of history was altered by time itself.  In fact, the Demon King didn't have four generals but only one, which he sealed and sent into eternal slumber. Just as he started to close his eyes, the chains locked away for eternity shattered into pieces.

Being pulled through a portal hidden in the bathroom at work? Check. Being mistaken for a prince? Check. Accidentally (but not really) summoning a demon king? Check. Stumbling headfirst into a world of magic, political intrigue, and strange dreams? Check, check, check. When he went to work a few days before his twentieth birthday, Perry never expected to be pulled through a portal into an impossible world where magic, demons, and gods are real. He also didn't expect to be kidnapped by a blood cult. And then have to battle undead warriors. And then to be kidnapped. Again. It's been a long few days for Perry, but resting is not in his future plans. Especially after he ends up unknowingly summoning a demon king who insists on being his bodyguard. For some reason. Seriously, what does a guy have to do to get some peace and quiet around here? _____________________________________________________________ This book is filled with shenanigans and questionable choices that lead to very predictable consequences (that are quietly ignored by our main characters). It's meant to be fun and light with some serious moments sprinkled in between, and with a slow burn romance between a somewhat clueless prince and an overprotective demon king. Hope you enjoy it!

Follow the story of a regular maths teacher that is now reincarnated into a cultivation world. yes the mc is a real life person, not only that he is also my maths teacher. I thought it would be a funny idea to write a parody story about him.

Liam doesn't have a glam life as a ger despite being a rare gender, in fact this causes him to become a highly sought after slave and an objectified person that he wishes he'd be dead but his love for Gerald is what's keeping him going. However, for Gerald , Liam is just a plaything and when he sells Liam everything is destroyed and their Kingdom is under siege, will Liam's love be reciprocated or will it always be unrequited? will their kingdom survive the attack and what exactly is going on because it is bigger than just Liam's puppy love

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

After comiting a small crime Adam was sentenced to life in prison or an alternative of 60 years of service. Adam not wanting to rot in prison chose the service. One lucky day everything began to change.

Amy, a typical New Yorker, has a life like a tightly - wound clock because of her busy job at the United Nations - precise yet exhausting. She is a person who is rational to the core. Superstitions about ghosts and gods, in her opinion, are like fairy tales for coaxing children, and sweet - talking is like cheap perfume, pungent and hypocritical. On that day, the heavy pressure of work made Amy feel breathless. She returned to her apartment where she lived alone, like a robot with its battery drained. Her only thought was to throw herself onto the bed and isolate herself from the whole world with the quilt. However, midnight, like a mysterious incantation, disrupted her plan. The old radio in the room cabinet made a strange beeping sound, and then a faint cry for help came: "Help... " Amy's heart suddenly tightened. Despite the mixture of fatigue and fear within her, her curiosity still made her ask the radio, "Who are you?" "I'm Tom. I'm being chased by a serial killer. I'm hiding in an abandoned warehouse. He'll find me soon... " The boy's voice was full of fear. Without the slightest hesitation, Amy immediately called the police. A rescue across time, of love and redemption, thus began.

Unhappy and unfulfilled, Sirius is murdered. Instead of passing on, the boy is given another chance at life. He wakes in an unfamiliar world where the inhabitants despise humans. A strange, old man gifts Sirius a mysterious stopwatch slowly counting down to zero. When asked what it is ticking down to, the man replies: "Your memories." Will Sirius find a way to keep his memories while dealing with the struggles of his new life? Will he stay alive long enough to get the chance? Does he even want to keep his memories? Or will he break down crying... begging for more time?

A world where carnage and war is natural, a girl who yearned for perfection is reincarnated and seeks to be with the woman she loves. Briefly encountering each other in her previous life, she fell in love with a powerful tyrant who saved her life. She dies a disastrous death at the hands of fate and is offered a second chance by a demonic being known as a fairy. Twisting time, the demon has the power to grant her wish and give her a chance to be with the one she loves in exchange for bringing it back to life in its own body. She encounters and faces many dangers in order to obtain the ingredients for the ritual while trying her best to become stronger and be with the love of her life. Zara has an unhealthy obsession for her love partner Cera, who is extremely possessive over Zara. This is a story of demons, death, fighting, and love.

Los integrantes del grupo "FUNA" estarán en un Apocalipsis Zombie y tendrán que hacer lo que sea para sobrevivir.

Arthur is everything a college student should be-wealthy, intelligent, and charming. But beneath the perfect exterior lies something far more sinister. When a group of killers targets him, they unknowingly unleash a darkness they can't control. Arthur's obsession with Ruby, a sweet and innocent girl, turns deadly when he decides she belongs to him. As he pulls Ruby deeper into his twisted world, she struggles to escape, but Arthur isn't one to let go easily. Who is Arthur, really? And how far will he go to keep his darkest secrets hidden?

Joey, caught between his studies and his mother's demands, finds himself in a dominant position, punishing Nancy not just with words but with actions that push boundaries. The air is thick with tension as Nancy, caught in a whirlwind of emotions, experiences an unexpected arousal amidst the chaos. The spanking, delivered with a mix of anger and a twisted form of care, leaves Nancy both shocked and strangely invigorated. Will Joey's assertion of control extend beyond the bedroom? Can Nancy reconcile her maternal instincts with this newfound, unsettling attraction? Will their relationship evolve into something consensual, or will it remain a tumultuous dance of power and submission?

I woke up in a fantasy world and attracted the werewolf king. How and why this happened I have no idea but I intend to find out before this wolf sinks his teeth into me. Cover photo is AI generated

A series of lies and secrets to protect a small town threatens to come out when bad things start happening. what could've caused an horrific past to rear its ugly head again? will there be any survivors or is this gonna be the end of Bailey falls? discover real secrets and mysteries surrounding the existence of Bailey falls. Find out how various dreams are connected. And most importantly, Are you able to face your fears?

"What Lengths would you go to have the power to shape your own path? What would you give up? How far would you go?" "I have gone far and given much to get where I am today. Maybe my story would help you to figure it out. Sit, Listen. This is the story of Cytar's First Lich."

Antes de la caída, hubo una traición. Lucifer, el más brillante de los ángeles, no desafió al Creador por ambición, sino por desprecio. ¿Cómo podían los ángeles, forjados en la perfección, inclinarse ante criaturas frágiles, hechas de polvo? Su rebelión no fue solo un acto de orgullo, sino de furia contra la humanidad. Y por ello, fue condenado. Arrojado al abismo junto a sus seguidores, juró destruir el mundo que tanto despreciaba. Durante eras, sus legiones esperaron, pero la profecía marcó el inicio de una nueva era. Las puertas del infierno se abrieron, y con ellas emergieron demonios, monstruos y bestias que devoraron la tierra en caos y desesperación. El cielo y el infierno se preparan para el enfrentamiento final, mientras la humanidad, atrapada entre dioses en guerra, lucha por sobrevivir en un mundo donde la esperanza es apenas un susurro entre las sombras. La última batalla ha comenzado. Y el destino de la creación pende de un hilo.

The two protagonist, Bruise, Ventures out into the word to become a knight but as fate would have it, he would wake a monster that would destroying everything.

[Completed] Meet the Mafia King, whose fearsome reputation in the Underworld spread far and wide! But he hides behind the identity of a billionaire CEO. Money? Power? Handsome? All check! Except that he had a teensy tiny problem - his ZERO EQ that failed him to understand emotions. Until the day Song Lihua walks in his life. Song Lihua's simple aim in life was to get a job and earn money. But a chance encounter with the Mafia King makes her fall in love with him at first sight. She declares to win his heart one day. But to her shock, the Mafia King himself becomes her next door neighbor! Together with her, the emotions in deep slumber within him began to awaken. Hiding a dark secret from her, the Mafia King slowly grows closer to her. But as he faces a threat that could bring the truth to light, he does something unimaginable to stop Lihua from leaving. Amidst the hidden conspiracies of the Underworld, what will the Mafia King do to keep her by his side? How far will he go to hide his secret? "You are my first love that brought this empty shell of my heart back to life. You have a place in my heart no one else could ever have." - The Mafia King. ------ **Scene excerpt** "Boss, please tell me the source of your skills!" Lihua sobbed. "Cookbooks. Videos." "That's it? You mastered such awesome skills just by that?" "They are too easy." "If it's that easy then why am I suffering like this?" The clueless Mafia King absolutely didn't mean any harm or mockery to her self-esteem by saying the next words. "Lack of talent." "..." -------- You are all welcomed to join my discord ^^ - https://discord.gg/CbhNys444r Follow author on Insta - enthu_reader7 **Cover is designed by artist Vatarison. Insta - vatarison.art**

Before the fall, there was betrayal. Lucifer, the brightest of the angels, did not challenge the Creator out of ambition, but out of disdain. How could the angels, forged in perfection, bow before fragile creatures made of dust? His rebellion was not just an act of pride, but of fury against humanity. And for that, he was condemned. Cast into the abyss alongside his followers, he swore to destroy the world he so despised. For ages, his legions waited, but the prophecy marked the beginning of a new era. The gates of hell opened, unleashing demons, monsters, and beasts that plunged the earth into chaos and despair. Heaven and hell now prepare for their final confrontation, while humanity, caught between warring gods, struggles to survive in a world where hope is little more than a whisper in the shadows. The last battle has begun. And the fate of creation hangs by a thread.

Born with a forbidden curse, Princess Seraphina has been feared and shunned her entire life. Marked as an omen of darkness, she is offered as a sacrifice to the infamous Shadow King—a ruler said to be neither mortal nor spirit, a monster who devours souls. But when she arrives in his kingdom of eternal twilight, death does not await her. Instead, the Shadow King whispers a chilling truth: She was never meant to die. She was meant to awaken. Bound by fate and magic, Seraphina must uncover the secrets of her curse, navigate a realm of shadows, and survive the dangerous game of power that could consume her. But the most terrifying part? The Shadow King is not the monster she was told to fear—he may be something far worse… or the only one who can save her. A tale of dark magic, forbidden love, and a fate more powerful than destiny itself.

He chose her out of curiosity, and she chose him for a good sleep. In this one-year hidden marriage, they agreed to take what they needed and have only pleasure without love. But the reality was that he was very domineering. He could bully her, but if anyone else did the same, they would face severe consequences. Many people felt sorry for him and thought that she didn't deserve him. However, they discovered that her real identities were stunning and extraordinary. She was a genius hacker, a skilled miracle doctor, and even a deadly ghost... Now, people felt sorry for her. How could an astonishing woman like her marry a disabled man? Suddenly, a man who had been in a wheelchair for several years stood up and revealed the business empire he had built during those years. Later on, people started to envy the couple's talent and beauty. While the heavens favored them, she suddenly realized that in his heart, she was nothing more than a substitute... Love was just like poison hidden in sugar. If you believe in it, you lose...

The Fears of a Billionaire: Synopsis Dominic Hayes, a self made billionaire and CEO of one of the world’s most powerful tech conglomerates, lives a life most could only dream of. From his towering penthouse in New York City, he commands vast empires of wealth and influence, controlling everything from global markets to cutting edge technologies. To the outside world, he is the embodiment of success a man who has it all. But beneath the surface, Dominic's carefully constructed world is starting to crack. When he receives a cryptic message . “I know what you did”—he is thrust into a psychological game that threatens to unravel everything he has built. The message brings back memories of Andrew Cole, a former rival whose tech startup Dominic crushed in his ruthless climb to the top. Andrew disappeared after his company was destroyed, but now, it seems, he has returned. As Dominic digs deeper into his past, he begins to uncover the possibility that Andrew Cole isn’t the only one who has a score to settle. Mysterious forces seem to be working against him, targeting not just his empire but his sanity. His corporate deals start to collapse, his closest confidants turn against him, and strange occurrences lead him to question who he can trust even his wife, Alyssa, and his most loyal employees. The deeper Dominic falls into this web of paranoia and fear, the more he realizes that the threats against him are not just external. The guilt from his past actions begins to eat away at his mind, slowly eroding the steely confidence that once defined him. The higher he climbed, the further he has to fall, and now, as his enemies close in.