Life Of Shadow

Blurb: Adopted into the wealthy Hargrove family, Charlotte believed she had found her place in the world. But the return of Evelyn, the rightful heiress, triggers a series of strange events: shadowy figures in the woods, whispers in the walls, and memories Charlotte can’t recall. Jack, a mysterious figure who claims to be her protector, warns her of a deadly ritual tied to a centuries-old curse. As the lines between truth and deception blur, Charlotte must uncover the family’s darkest secrets before the curse claims her life—or her sanity. Trope: Adopted into danger, unraveling family secrets, an immortal protector with ulterior motives, and a “chosen one” caught in a web of betrayal and destiny. Climax: The cult captures both Charlotte and Evelyn, preparing to enact the ritual in the family chapel. Jack, overcome with guilt, helps Charlotte escape, but Evelyn refuses to leave, convinced her death is inevitable. Charlotte confronts the cult leader, who reveals that breaking the curse requires the destruction of the family artifact—a mirror that binds the ancient force. The artifact can only be destroyed by someone tied to both bloodlines. Charlotte, realizing her connection to the Hargrove legacy, uses the mirror to unleash the trapped force on the cult. In a final twist, Jack sacrifices himself to destroy the mirror and sever his immortality, ensuring the curse is broken. Denouement: • Charlotte and Evelyn: Evelyn survives but leaves the estate, seeking a new life free from the family’s dark history. Charlotte continues to rebuild and redefine her identity without the shadow of the curse. • Hints of Lingering Darkness: Although the curse is broken, remnants of the ancient force linger in the woods, suggesting not all is resolved. • Final Revelation: Charlotte finds a hidden journal from Jack, hinting at deeper truths about her origins and the possibility that she may not have been adopted by chance.

In the heart of the Whispering Forest, where magic is alive and secrets lurk in every shadow, a boy with no past steps into a world that could either heal him—or destroy him. Arina doesn’t remember who he is or where he came from. All he knows is the pull of the forest’s call, a place brimming with ancient enchantments and dangerous creatures. Rescued by the mischievous Zeke and the enigmatic Kava, Arina finds himself in a home unlike any other, a sanctuary where magic pulses through every leaf and river. But the peace is fragile. In the corners of the forest, black shadows with golden eyes whisper his name, promising answers to his forgotten past. They say they know who he is. They say they can give him the truth he craves. As Arina is drawn deeper into the mystery of his identity, he begins to uncover the dark history of the forest—of ancient spirits, deceitful shadows, and a war long buried in the soil. But when the line between good and evil blurs, Arina must decide who he can trust. Because the forest is alive, and it always takes what it’s owed. In a tale of light and darkness, love and betrayal, Arina’s fate will be written in the roots of the forest—and in the whispers of its shadows

Emily wakes up in a cold sweat, haunted by nightmares that feel too real to dismiss. Desperate for answers, she turns to Dr. Simmons, but his scepticism only deepens her sense of isolation. Unbeknownst to her, an apathetic figure watches her every move, intrigued by the raw emotions she grapples with. As her reality begins to unravel, Emily resolves to face the darkness that looms ahead. But the true horror is lurking just beyond her grasp. Will she discover the truth before it pulls her under? Read on to find out.

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

Shadow of the Fallen follows a young warrior drawn into a battle between ancient forces after a celestial event awakens fallen gods. As dark powers rise, they must uncover hidden truths and harness forbidden magic to save their world. With allies and enemies in disguise, they face a choice: rise above the shadows or be consumed by them.

The **Kingdom of Valerian**, a grand realm ruled by the **Noctrel Dynasty**, is renowned for its mastery of dark magic, passed down through generations within the royal bloodline. Each member of the royal family possesses a unique form of dark magic, all stemming from the ancient roots of shadowy power. This magic is seen as a symbol of immense authority but also evokes fear among the common folk. The magical power within this kingdom revolves around the concepts of domination, destruction, and control. These forces shape the culture and politics of Valerian. The Noctrel family has wielded this magic to expand their dominion for centuries, conquering lands by turning light into shadow, manipulating fear, and harnessing darkness to obliterate their enemies. --- ### Main Character: Princess **Ravienna Noctrel** **Ravienna Noctrel** is the youngest princess of the Noctrel Dynasty. On the surface, she appears to be part of the formidable and fearsome royal family. However, her fate diverges starkly from her siblings. Since birth, Ravienna has possessed an unusual power—not the dark magic inherited from her ancestors but the ability to control **space and time**. This ability is considered too dangerous, even by a family whose bloodline thrives on darkness

The Shadow of Fate is an epic fantasy about three powerful individuals-Lazarus, Alucard, and Iglis-each bound by fate but determined to break free. With gods, magic, and dark secrets shaping their lives, they must face their inner demons, challenge their limits, and navigate a world on the brink of chaos. As destinies collide and power grows, they must decide what price they're willing to pay for freedom.

For as long as he can remember, Shinya has been haunted by vivid visions of people and places he has never encountered. He brushes these strange occurrences off as mere daydreams - figments of his imagination. But when an ordinary day at school takes an unexpected turn, Shinya and his classmates suddenly find themselves transported to a mysterious room surrounded by armoured men and above sits a family adorned in regal attire glinting with jewels, radiating absolute power. Finding themselves in a world filled with magic, scenery, and mythical creatures once thought to be mere fiction. But beneath its enchanting surface, conflict and corruption run deep, threatening to tear it apart. Hailed as heroes, Shinya and his classmates are tasked with preventing the encroaching evil from bringing about catastrophe. Faced with an unfamiliar world, Shinya struggles to understand his new reality. Soon he begins to realise that the visions he has been dismissing were never just daydreams - they appear to give glimpses of the future. Knowing this, Shinya harnesses this newfound knowledge and power to make decisions that have pivotal moments and choices that will determine the fate of the whole world. As the visions intensify, the line between now and what is to come blurs. Foresights hinting at betrayals, shifting allegiances, and unnecessary bloodshed, makes it impossible for Shinya to separate friend from foe. The torment of not knowing who to trust cuts deep, leaving him questioning his relationships - both old and new. Who can he trust when even those closest to him could be enemies in disguise? Will he be able to alter the cataclysmic future, or is he simply doomed to watch it unfold, utterly powerless to stop it? As the boundary between fate and free will fades, what will our protagonist do to save a world that may already be beyond saving.

The wealthy who believe their power is limitless often forget that arrogance precedes the fall, and that no amount of fortune can redeem the collapse of their own pride

Azriel was a boy who lost both his parents at a young age and had no family left to turn to due to his blessing of Misfortune. But after turning 16 he was accepted into the academy and was then forced to undergo the trials of the Aquinox Realm, a morbid realm used to strengthen humanity against...itself? Misfortune was both his power and curse. It cursed him to live alone with no one he could truly hold dear but it also gave Azriel the power to fight for the world he once sought to tether himself from. Azriel's Shadow Demon was unique from others and his power skyrocket because of it, but even then he still faced problems he'd never overcome. Because Misfortune is Cruel and the Fortunate are Evil. ----------------------- Harem:No Academy: Yes Romance: Maybe Action: A lot of it. Adventuring: Hell Yes New world: YES ------------------------

After a tragic incident, an ordinary young man from the modern world finds himself in a perilous realm of cultivation, where everything—from power to survival—depends on one's mastery. But he has an advantage: a unique 'Gamer' system that lets him progress in this new world by completing quests, upgrading skills, and gaining new powers. However, the system holds its own mysteries, and using it may be both a blessing and a curse. Along his journey, the protagonist will face formidable enemies, political intrigue, romantic relationships, and epic battles. Can he uncover the secrets of the system and reach the pinnacle of cultivation while staying true to himself?

In the year, 2467 the world was drenched in a startling battle that had caused humanity to fall. This battle had been initiated by the carrion's of the underworld. With the entire legion of dark knights, the earth was plunged into chaos. But a millennium years ago, the world seized to exit, everything was eviscerated. The universe was rebooted and it all started from nothingness again. In this life, Yu Chen was born, a child pledged to be a useless trash who was unable to awaken. However when he did awaken, he did that in death which coincidentally made him the strongest force humanity had to defend against demons.

Victor Surge was a man who was smart and a prodigy of his family line and though he was well known he didn't want to be known for family. He stumbled into the unknown and that came with terrifying consequences. will he survive? We'll see.

Village have some Negativity

Kaito, un lycéen ordinaire, meurt soudainement dans un accident banal. Renaissant dans un autre monde, il porte l'ombre d'une âme froide et calculatrice. Derrière son masque d'enfant parfait, il manipule, analyse et cherche à percer les secrets de cet univers étrange. Pourquoi lui ? Pourquoi ici ? Tandis que son passé le hante, il découvre que ce monde cache bien plus qu'il n'y paraît. Mystères, manipulations et une quête de sens l'attendent.

After the tireless effort he had put into his academics, Max was finally on his way to the university of his dreams. But when Max’s biggest nightmares come to reality, Max suddenly loses his home, his family, his world… As the world of the supernatural mixes with his, Max finds himself face-to-face with death, and in a last ditch effort by his newly acquired system to save him, Max is plunged into the world of Nitmera, a world with direct opposites to his. Join Max on his journey as he discovers the dark secrets of Nitmera that threaten to wipe out all he ever knew and loved. Will he ever find his way back home? Will he defeat the dark forces that stand in his way? Will he get to see that Nitmera and Earth are more similar than he first imagined? And finally… Will he overcome the god who plays the game of death with his home world? Find out all this and more, in “The Beacon of Light and Shadow” This Novel is going to be slow-paced, so bear with the journey of character developement and story progression in general.

In "The Shadow Oath", a disgraced samurai named Kazuki, falsely condemned to die, is graced by a deity of darkness named "Tsukuyomi" with enigmatic shadow magic. Tormented by his wrongful banishment, Kazuki begins a journey to right the wrongs committed against him. His quest is not solo, as he crosses paths with Shôkin Kagiri, a seasoned bounty hunter who guides him to channel his shadow magic for justice, rather than revenge. Meanwhile, Kuroyama the Advisor, manipulates the young Shogunate from the shadows, ruling with fear and brutal force. His control is further solidified by his loyal subordinates from the Minamotos clan, warriors each possessing unique, deadly magic abilities gifted by the gods. "The Shadow Oath" is an epic tale of redemption and revenge set in a world brimming with magic and political intrigue. This thrilling narrative unfolds as Kazuki, fights to regain his lost honor and reshape his destiny.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

"In a World ravaged by monstrous creatures from the abyss called, Venom, humanity's survival hinges on the Aura System - a mystical power that awakens within select individuals. But Dera, orphaned and Aura-less, is an anomaly. Deemed an ordinary mortal, his fate seems sealed. That is, until he stumbles upon the ancient tomb of a legendary Shadow Venom. Defying the odds, Dera awakens a forbidden power - the Venom System. Embark on Dera's perilous journey as he transforms into a Shadow Venom Hunter, navigating treacherous landscapes, rival treasure seekers, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Will his newfound abilities be humanity's salvation or its downfall?"

**"The Return of the Hidden King"** The echoes of wedding bells still lingered in the air when Kael Renforth, a humble yet brilliant man of lowly origins, was summoned to the frontlines alongside the formidable Lord Alaric Denvair to defend their homeland. Five brutal years of war changed everything. Alaric, the unyielding Earl of Port Avallon, fell in battle. Kael returned triumphant—but to a world he no longer recognized. The once-proud Denvair legacy lies in ruins, and the once-thriving Port Avallon is now carved up by ruthless factions, each vying for control. Worse still, Kael’s beloved wife, the elegant and sharp-witted Lyria Denvair, has caught the eyes of these power-hungry lords. To them, Kael is nothing more than a war-worn soldier, a pawn in a game too big for him. But they are wrong. Kael Renforth is no ordinary man. Beneath his unassuming exterior lies a mind of extraordinary talent and a spirit unyielding as steel. With cunning strategy, unshakable resolve, and secrets that could change the balance of power, Kael will rise from the shadows to claim his place in the urban jungle. His return marks the dawn of a new era—one where he will seize what is his and prove to all that he is the one true king of Port Avallon. War was only the beginning. Now, the game for the city’s soul begins.

In a future where Earth is ruled by megacorporations and intergalactic syndicates, humanity has developed advanced martial arts that merge technology with the ancient art of combat. Amidst this dystopian chaos, Kairo Zenith, a skilled anti-hero with a dark past, finds himself at the center of a conspiracy involving a mysterious artifact known as the Shadow Nexus. This artifact grants unimaginable power, but it also draws the attention of dangerous factions across the galaxy. Kairo’s journey thrusts him into a chaotic mix of high-tech battles, mysterious interdimensional realms, and an unwanted harem of quirky yet powerful allies, all while grappling with his own inner demons. With his cynical demeanor and brutal fighting style, Kairo walks the fine line between hero and villain as he pursues his own selfish goals—until he’s forced to make a choice that will shape the fate of the universe.

Shadow of Exil follows the journey of Gabi-Hi, a former member of the feared Shadow Clan, now betrayed and on the run. After uncovering a dangerous secret hidden in an ancient scroll, Gabi-Hi finds herself at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens the balance of the entire realm. The elders of the Shadow Clan, once guardians of order, have fallen under the influence of a dark, ancient force spreading from the eastern wastelands. With assassins sent to silence her and a prophecy warning of an unstoppable darkness, Gabi-Hi must seek allies in a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow. As she navigates the treacherous city of Tal'Rem and ventures toward the cursed Abyss of Shadows, Gabi-Hi is forced to confront not only the dark magic rising but also the secrets of her own past. Time is running out, and the fate of the realm rests in the hands of a lone exile determined to stop the oncoming storm of destruction.

"My price was taken from me. One thousand times they tried, one thousand times they failed, but their last time succeeded. I must get my revenge and I must get my... throne?" Once a warrior of light, a night of mindless slaughter forged him into darkness. Kingdoms, empires, and countries crumbled beneath his feet. His favorite battle became his demise, but he soon discovered the truth: he was cheated a thousand times. Now, with a second chance at life, he'll make them pay. The fall of kings will be nothing compared to his wrath. His price will be reclaimed, and his throne will be his.

Two brothers, who run a deadly organization and are considered the best in their field, are known for their skills that instill fear in the hearts of those who cross their path. But when they are given a dangerous mission that seems routine at first, their fate changes in an unexpected way. What appears to be an ordinary task on the surface will alter everything in their lives, challenging not only their skills but their very existence.