Menace In The Shadows

Armed with titles of battlefield reaper and king of crushing, Lin Hai, the strongest modern mercenary king revered as a legend by countless elites, unexpectedly becomes engaged to a beautiful CEO. On one hand, he is a lowly security guard in her company, looked down upon by his fiancée; on the other, he is the mysterious personal bodyguard she secretly admires, always arriving at the crucial moments of her crises with an enigmatic presence to sweep away all challenges. The unruly soldier king makes a powerful return, dominating the bustling city.

warning: Not all lessons are written in books. Some are whispered in shadows. This story explores boundaries, self-discovery, and forbidden curiosity. Tread carefully. It started with deputy principal's farewell party. Now, nothing feels normal. Her skin remembers. Her thoughts wander. And the craving for more only grows stronger. Jennifer wants more.

Izzy Martinez is a spy—sharp, fearless, and untouchable. Until she meets Alexander blackwell seductive, dangerous, and never what he seems. What begins as a mission turns into a high-stakes game of obsession and betrayal. Secrets unravel. Lines blur. And in the shadows, someone always has the upper hand. She was sent to break him. But he might be the one to undo her. ---

Seraphina Blackwood has always lived between two worlds—one ordinary, the other supernatural. Raised by her enigmatic grandmother in a quiet, remote town, she never imagined the truth about who she really was. But after her grandmother's sudden death, Seraphina’s world unravels. She’s not just any girl—she’s a Lobizona, a rare female werewolf, born from the forbidden union of a human and a werewolf. Now, with dangerous enemies hunting her down, she’s forced to flee the only home she’s ever known. In search of safety, she stumbles upon Lupine Academy, a hidden school high in the mountains where the supernatural world’s most powerful beings—werewolves, vampires, and witches—train and thrive. But safety remains elusive. Even at the Academy, Seraphina’s presence sparks curiosity, envy, and danger as tensions among the factions boil beneath the surface. Ronan Stormbane, a fierce Alpha-in-training with a dark, brooding presence, carries the weight of his past—a brutal attack that wiped out his entire pack. Determined never to lead again, he’s shaken by Seraphina’s arrival. From their first encounter, sparks fly, as they are drawn into a turbulent and undeniable connection neither can control. As Seraphina unravels the secrets of her lineage and the Academy’s shadowy past, she finds herself in the middle of a deadly power struggle. A rogue hybrid werewolf-vampire named Kyros is out for revenge, with Ronan in his crosshairs. And Seraphina? She’s the key to unlocking an ancient power, one Kyros is determined to possess at any cost. Complicating matters further is Ciaran Nightshade, the dangerously charming vampire prince, whose attention pulls Seraphina in unexpected directions. Torn between two worlds and two dangerous men, she battles to control the powers waking inside her. Meanwhile, whispers from the forest warn of a looming threat, and Seraphina must learn to navigate the blurred lines between friend and foe. In the end, Seraphina must make a choice: will she embrace the wild power within her, or will it consume her whole?

"This is the story of a girl who doesn't truly know who she is. She feels as though she's walking alone on an endless road made of glass - fragile, beautiful, and dangerous - chasing a destination that always slips just beyond her reach. Behind her, she sets fire to every path she's crossed, knowing there's nothing left for her if she turns back." "Inside her, two versions of herself battle silently. One is gentle, sweet-spoken like honey, easily frightened, always smiling, and often in tears. The other is cold - a fearless creature that dances with danger, thirsts for blood, and is consumed by madness. She hates herself with a passion so deep, it burns through her sanity." "She thinks the soft girl inside her has already died... But she hasn't. And one day, the mad, twisted side of her will finally kill whatever's left - leaving behind nothing but a complete monster."

In the quiet town of Ravensbrook, darkness lurks beneath the surface, whispering secrets of an ancient evil long thought to be vanquished. Emily, a determined young woman haunted by her past, discovers her connection to a mysterious family legacy when she uncovers her ancestor Eleanor’s secret journal. As shadowy forces threaten to break free, Emily teams up with Samuel, a cautious ally, to perform a perilous ritual that could seal away the darkness forever—or unleash it entirely. Torn between skepticism and desperation, Emily must decipher cryptic symbols, confront her deepest fears, and navigate a web of family secrets buried beneath Ravensbrook’s history. With time running out and the shadows growing stronger, she learns that the true evil lies not only in the darkness outside but also within the secrets they dare not reveal. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping tale of courage, mystery, and the enduring fight between light and darkness—where the past and present collide, and the shadows threaten to consume everything.

A short novel of three generations of 'abnormal' love that lived through with the family. Started from two people who loved each other too much that they started a whole lot view of love passed down for generations in their little family.

Fifteen years ago, Asahi Ryuuji was just a humble farmer and martial arts enthusiast from Earth—until he was transported to another world and gifted with an extraordinary power known only as the [Gift of the World]. Chosen as humanity’s last hope, he fought endlessly across kingdoms, ravaged battlefields, and against time itself. And finally, he did the unthinkable: he defeated the Demon Lord and his four strongest generals in a single, world-shaking battle. But victory didn’t bring him peace. Haunted by the countless lives he ended—even those of monsters—Asahi vanished from the world he saved. No grand parades. No goodbyes. No crown. He retreated to the most dangerous and uncharted island in the realm, where nature is wild, magic is ancient, and dragons still roam. There, he began a new life—one of soil, silence, and healing. Now 35 years old, Asahi farms quietly, surrounded by beasts most would flee from, and seeks only the comfort of growing things and listening to the wind. But the world hasn't forgotten him. Neither has she. Elysia—the Dragon Queen, strongest of her kind and ruler of skies—descends upon his island, not with fire or fury, but with understanding. Having watched from afar as Asahi sacrificed everything, she comes not to drag him back to glory, but to stay... by his side. This is not the story of battles and heroes. It is the story of what happens after the final war. Of quiet mornings, shared meals, and slowly blooming love. Of a man learning how to live again.

In a world where unknown mazes devour the souls of the weak, Joseph was nothing but a small pawn in a game much larger than him. Joseph, an ordinary boy with no notable talent, entered the black maze with his team in search of a chance to escape the harsh reality. But when the shadows trapped them inside an abandoned castle, his companions decided to sacrifice him. They left him as prey for a magical beast… and fled. But Joseph did not die. He returned. A mysterious power whispered to him from the depths of darkness, granting him a power that changed the course of his life.

In a future not too far from our own, humanity collapses under the weight of its own arrogance. Nations fall, democracies dissolve into chaos, and global elites fuel the collapse from behind the curtain. Amid this void of order, one man rises — unknown, silent, yet unstoppable. With intelligence that defies limits, access to lost technologies, and an unshakable will, he declares himself the absolute ruler of Earth. Not through promises. Not through war. But through total control of reality itself. This marks the beginning of Kael's era — The Absolute Man. But in the shadows of power, a silent observer watches... unseen, unknown, and waiting.

In a world of fantasy, can they unravel reality? In an era of chaos and power, how much can they devour? A threatening existence is born beyond the boundaries of a world inhabited by humans, higher beings, and strange creatures. In the midst of the beautiful sceneries are filled with secrets, ancient ruins, dungeons, and a hidden system. What did they forget? With an oath, the games shall begin. Rezochi who has just recently escaped her birthplace adapts to her new found lifestyle. Thinking she can finally live peacefully, Rezo is suddenly met with constant nightmares unraveling memories of the past along with sinister voices. Join Rezochi as she learns the truth about her nightmares and the world she lives in while unknowingly entering the Seeker's path—discovering allies, enemies, new dangers, and purpose. "...we are just pawns who are desperate for the lost Holy Grail." This is a story of what we have all forgotten. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ※ "The Paradoxical Shadows" is a chaotic and immersive story filled with world-building and multiple power systems. A story that explores human comprehension and diving into the unknown—an unforgiving fantasy world. A good story for those who like MAGI and No Game No Life (in a darker atmosphere). Set in the Shiruneia-verse, this is a web-novel series written by a novice writer with a dream goal to share created worlds with power systems while also waiting to be found by those who "inherited the stars".

--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. ---

A night out with friends takes a dark turn when Eva vanishes without a trace. Caught in the grip of a Mafia heir with a dark obsession, she must find a way to survive the twisted world she’s been dragged into. Will she escape his trap, or become his prey?

Masked Menace Synopsis: "Weakest human." That was the title branded onto Arthur, born into the royal bloodline of the strongest human nation — yet cursed with the lowest potential. While others soared through the ranks of mana cultivation, Arthur failed to even awaken his Violet Core, leaving him unable to manifest his innate ability — the very essence of a person's strength. In a world where power defines worth, and weakness is a death sentence, Arthur’s life was a tragedy from the start. In the cold, calculating halls of the royal court, love is conditional, and failure is fatal. His noble lineage offered no protection — only more sharpened daggers at his back. But fate is a twisted force. When Arthur is cast aside, humiliated, and left to rot in the shadows, something awakens within him — something that should not exist. Beneath the mask of a failure lies a menace the world isn’t ready for. Forgotten by blood, betrayed by power, Arthur will rise… not as a prince, but as a predator. The world mocked his weakness. Now it will tremble before the Masked Menace.

Of course. Another story about a man dying and being reborn in a fantasy world, gaining powers, the attention of the Gods and... Wait a minute. Is it really that simple? Be reborn and become a hero all at once? Possess knowledge and automatically defeat all enemies? Be noticed by the Gods and get the meaning of life? Sounds beautiful. But frankly, it's doubtful. This is not a story of triumphant ascent. It's a journey where battles aren't always victories, losses aren't always worthy, and tears are not weakness. Everyone walks their own path. The only question is: do you really want to hear about it?

The village whispers warnings: Don’t follow the voices. Don’t look at the cabin. And if it ever sees you… run. Mia didn’t listen. She saw it, buried in the mist, rotting yet untouched by time. It wasn’t abandoned. It was waiting. Watching. And now, it knows her. Because the cabin doesn’t forget. It marks its prey. And once you're marked, you can't escape. The whispers follow. The shadows crawl. The woods twist behind your back. Another girl once stood where Mia stands now... and she was never seen again. Now it’s Mia. And the cabin is hungry. Once you're marked... it will never let you go.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Warning: This book contains themes/scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. This is NOT a TRANSLATION ____________________________________ A young man goes through his life without any disturbance until a certain event changed his life for better or worse. He meets a person but people around that person don't want him. He goes throughs 'ordeal' and eventually things slow down BUT that's what he thought. However, things start to spiral out of control [WARNING: The following story doesn't have a level up system like any other story but it is a fictional story. It may or may not contain scenes that are inappropriate for the readers.]

Shi Tian's soul traveled to the fantasy world and occupied the body of a young body. A world filled of monsters, demons and super strong human, the danger was lurking everywhere. He awakened the sign-in system, and signed in every day and get rewards. He thought he would become an invincible master relying on system while enjoying his easy life, but fate didn't allow it, one after another problems started to appear disturbing his leisure life.

The world ends at the edges of the map. Or so they’ve always believed. For generations, the people of the continent have lived encircled by a vast Shroud — a veil of mist that no one returns from, believed to be the edge of reality itself. Beneath their feet lie the ruins of ancient cities, whispering forgotten names. Above, the stars pulse with strange silence. But when a remote expedition triggers a hidden beacon buried within the earth, something begins to stir beyond the Shroud — something that hears, remembers... and answers. Kael Riven is no warrior, no chosen heir to prophecy. A quiet cartographer haunted by the collapse of his border town, he lives by rules: map what you see, survive what you can’t. But when fate strands him deep in a forbidden ruin, Kael awakens as a Resonant — a rare individual able to hear and manipulate the natural frequencies that bind the world together. And he’s not the only one. Now pursued by factions that fear the truth, Kael is drawn into a sprawling mystery of lost civilizations, colossal beasts, and resonance relics that defy the laws of nature. The continent is no longer alone — and the world beyond is far more dangerous than anyone imagined. As hidden civilizations stir, forgotten gods dream, and the lines between reality and echo begin to fray… What lies beyond the Shroud — and why has it waited until now to reach back?

"Some stories don't end with love. Some hearts never heal. And some obsessions are deadly." She loved him for 12 years. For 12 years, he never looked back. Ayla Wilson's world revolved around one man-Silas Williams.A love unspoken, a devotion unseen. She was the girl who watched from the shadows, the girl who never dared to step too close. Until the night she ran. Until the night she had nowhere else to go. A forced marriage. A locked door. A father who saw her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. The walls closed in, suffocating, unbreakable. Then came the escape. A wedding gown stained with rain and desperation. Footsteps pounding against the pavement. And a destination she should have never chosen. Silas Williams! But Silas was no longer the distant boy she once admired. He was untouchable. Ruthless. A man with a heart colder than she could ever imagine. A wife by law, yet a ghost in his world. A marriage that existed only in ink, hidden behind their home. A dangerous love. She told herself she could survive this. That she could live in his shadow without demanding more. Then everything changed. A loss so cruel it shattered everything.

In a fractured world where secrets rule and shadows command, three children rise -- each a prodigy, each a monster. Adrian Voss, sold into darkness by his own parents, is forged into a weapon by a clandestine European organization. They call him The Butcher, a silent reaper with eyes like dead glass and fists that never miss. Evelyn Blake, orphaned by fate and fueled by bloodlust, walks the line between chaos and charisma. Known only as Sable, she hunts monsters with a grin, trying to catch up to the one ghost she can’t outwit, the elusive top genius. And above them all, unseen but ever-present, looms The Omniscient, a faceless puppeteer of global powers, governments, and truth itself. No one knows who he is. No one knows what he wants. But they all know one thing: once he sets his gaze on you, there is no escape. As nations tremble and alliances blur, the three prodigies find their paths tangled by power, vengeance, and a truth so devastating it threatens to unravel the world. Loyalties will shatter. Blood will stain the brilliant. In the end, only shadows will remain… Shadows of the crownless.

"In a world where darkness reigns, the shadows are not just mere darkness - they're living, breathing entities that devour humans for food. For Shinji, a young boy from the esteemed Homuragi clan, the shadows are the embodiment of his worst nightmare. Witnessing the brutal slaughter of his parents and entire clan by the shadowy forces, Shinji's world is shattered. Consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Kaito joins the Shadowblade organization -the organization that embodies every clan:every clan is made up by them . With the guidance of shadowblades from different clans, Shinji embarks on a perilous journey to master the Flame Shadowblades techniques His ultimate goal: to confront the enigmatic leader of the shadows, the elusive and terrifying figure known only as "Daimao Maoshi"- and slaughter him in cold blood. But as Kaito delves deeper into the mysteries of the shadows, he begins to realize that his crusade for revenge may be more complicated than he ever imagined..."