Bloodstained Ritual Of The Night Zangetsu Sword

Betrayed. Destroyed. Forgotten. Kaito Ren was once known as the “Swordgod” — a rising star in the global VR game Glory. But just when he neared the top, his allies sold him out, his family fell, and everything he built was erased. Ten years later... he opens his eyes back in the past. The world is untouched. Glory hasn't even launched yet. Armed with the knowledge of the future, Kaito won’t make the same mistakes. This time, he’ll move quietly. Build smart. Recruit before the world even wakes up. He won’t just reclaim his name. He’ll rewrite the rules. A second-chance progression novel with martial arts, cultivation, future knowledge, family bonds, and strategic world-building. No harem. No wish-fulfillment shortcuts. Just a reborn player… ready to win. — Perfect for fans of solo MCs, system-based power growth, and guild-building stories.

Llyr Stromheart, seorang bangsawan dari wilayah terpencil Halsingmere, hidup di tengah ketegangan antara Utara dan Selatan Kerajaan Zaryssia. Saat Raja Zaryssia yang berasal dari Selatan mulai kehilangan kendali atas wilayah utara yang bergolak, ia menunjuk Llry—seorang bangsawan yang dikenal cakap dan loyal—sebagai gubernur khusus untuk menenangkan kawasan yang rawan pemberontakan itu. Llyr menerima tugas itu dengan niat tulus menjaga persatuan kerajaan. Dalam waktu beberapa tahun, ia berhasil menstabilkan hampir seluruh wilayah utara melalui pendekatan diplomatis, reformasi ekonomi, dan kekuatan militer bila diperlukan. Ia mendapatkan kepercayaan rakyat, para pemimpin lokal, bahkan mantan pemberontak, dan wilayah Utara pun menjadi lebih makmur dan teratur dibanding wilayah Selatan. Namun, keberhasilan itu justru memunculkan rasa takut di hati sang Raja. Didorong oleh bisikan para bangsawan istana yang merasa terancam oleh pengaruh Llry yang meluas, Raja mulai mencurigainya. Llry dituduh hendak mendirikan kerajaan tandingan dan melakukan pengkhianatan. Tuduhan itu disebar ke publik, reputasinya dihancurkan, dan pasukannya diperintahkan untuk ditarik. Pengkhianatan ini memicu gelombang konflik yang tidak diinginkan Llyr. Terdesak oleh fitnah dan tekanan politik, ia akhirnya terpaksa mempertahankan diri dan membela wilayah yang telah ia lindungi. Dari penjaga kerajaan, ia berubah menjadi penantang tahta, bukan karena ambisi, tapi karena tidak ada lagi jalan untuk kembali. Llyr Stromheart akhirnya bangkit sebagai kekuatan baru, bukan untuk merebut mahkota demi kekuasaan, tetapi demi menegakkan kebenaran, keadilan, dan menyelamatkan Zaryssia dari kehancuran yang disebabkan oleh ketakutan dan intrik para penguasa lama.

In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.

No one volunteered. You were torn away from where you lived — from the life you knew. You don't know why your name began to shine. You don't know why, while staring at that dark sky, you suddenly woke up in the middle of another world. This was neither a game, nor a dream. This was reality — broken and twisted. And with each passing day, the way back... became even more impossible. Riven Altarai was just the beginning of the rupture. Like him, many were summoned by forces unknown. Each came from different pasts, carrying different wounds — but now, in this new world, they all fought to survive the same nightmare. But what was this world? A judgment? A punishment? Or perhaps the second awakening humanity truly deserved? Those who gained power — would they become gods? Or would they awaken the monsters within? The answer lies within the Seal of the Night. And when the seal breaks... nothing will ever be the same again.

“He was born under a powerful name... But ignores the fate that awaits him” In a kingdom weakened by decades of incompetent kings, Lucas Ashir Ingriss is the second prince of Ingrissia, heir to a legendary blood. Son of a feared king and descendant of the mythical Raiden, one of the Five Heroes who once sealed a fallen god, Lucas is a rare prodigy who is generous, charismatic, cunning and with an exceptional talent for sword and strategy. Having a great capacity for adaptation and understanding, he seeks neither glory nor recognition. His ambition is broader: to rebuild the Empire of Ingrissia... and dominate the continent. For this, he is ready to break the chains of the world, to overthrow the institutions, and to impose a new order. But in the golden corridors of the palace, every smile is a mask, every greeting hides a blade. For generations, powerful noble families have held the reins of the state in the shadow of the crown. But when Lucas' grandmother, the previous sovereign, dared to weaken their authority to establish absolute power under the aegis of the crown, she aroused their resentment. Today, this hatred has only grown... and is transmitted like a poison to the very heart of its lineages. While the young prince joined the Royal Academy and gathered other brilliant talents to his cause, alliances were formed in secret. His name circulates as a threat in the secret meetings of families hostile to the crown. Pacts are sealed. And a plan is woven, slowly but surely, a plot to make it disappear. But in the shadow of the world, far from the throne and conspiracies, something forgotten moves again, a much older evil awakens. The foundations of the established order begin to tremble. The walls of the world are cracking... And in the forgotten depths of the earth, some seals are breaking. The monsters of yesteryear, the sealed entities, and the truths hidden for centuries... All are preparing to resurface. ~~~~~~•~~~~~•~~~~~•~~~~~•~~~~~ A story in a rich universe, mixing ambitions, forgotten legacies, political conflicts and supernatural forces. Between grandiose fights, manipulations, oaths of friendship and dreams, follow the journey of a prince with an inevitable destiny... in a world that will not give him any gift PS: “If you love this world… share your strength.” WSA-2025: ENTRY]

A group of friends wondering the woods, one gets lost, they all get found, but is it friend or foe. How will this story end.

A long time ago, when God created the Heavens he set the Sun to rule the day and the darkness to rule the night. Celestial Kingdoms were created one was the Night Realm and the other the Dawn Realm. The fragile balance was broken when the Sun Queen waged war on the Night Realm and tried to annihilate, its people and kill off its Royal Lineage. However, a child is born beneath an eclipsed moon. Destined to become the next Night Queen, she enters a world where power is survival and trust is a luxury. Her court is full of nobles who manipulate from the shadows and winged princes who rule the skies with cruelty. To maintain her throne, she must navigate and confront darkness itself. With the moon, as her only window to the Light Realm. There, she first glimpses the Sun Princess, a woman of grace and beauty whose own reign may just be out of reach. Although both women are divided by prophecy and purpose, their lives become inextricably entwined. As celestial wars loom closer and a prophecy threatens to erase the night itself, two women, one forged in darkness and the other born of light, must decide whether to destroy each other or rise together against a fate that would see them both destroyed.

This story gets interesting and gives mysterious vibes in every chapter.

Rishi's life turns around when he becomes a part of an ancient conspiracy and a secret society that consists of superpowered individuals from the normal people to the highest of ranks.

In a city that never sleeps — and never dreams — a series of mysterious murders begins to unfold. No witnesses. No fingerprints. No clues. Only one sign left behind: the number 17. Detective Soren Blackwell, known for his cold logic and piercing eyes, is assigned to the case. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes… the truth is watching him, too.

Eighteen-year-old Minjun has never fit into the mold his parents dreamed for him. While his friends chase university acceptances and stable futures, Minjun stands alone on a rain-soaked Seoul rooftop, whispering his hopes to the night sky and scribbling lyrics into a battered notebook. He’s not just another boy who wants to be a K-pop idol — he wants to write his own songs, sing his own truth, and stand under the stage lights as his own kind of star. When a small but influential entertainment company unexpectedly invites him for an audition, Minjun thinks this might finally be his chance. But inside the dazzling world of K-pop, dreams cost more than just time and talent — they demand sacrifice, secrecy, and the strength to stand up every time the industry knocks him down. As Minjun fights for a spot on the trainee roster, he navigates brutal competition, midnight rehearsals, and hidden rivalries that could break his spirit or make him stronger than ever. Along the way, he forges fragile friendships, clashes with idols who see him as a threat, and discovers how far he’s willing to go to keep his songs his own — in an industry where even dreams can be manufactured. Idol of the Night is a raw, heartfelt journey through the shadows behind the spotlight — a story about finding your voice when everyone wants to rewrite your song, and the courage it takes to stand alone under the brightest lights.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

Betrayed by the kingdom he bled for. Executed by the brother he once protected. Daemon died a war hero—branded a monster. But death isn’t the end. Not for him. Reborn on the day of his cursed birth, under the same blood-drenched eclipse, Daemon remembers everything: the lies, the poison, the crown soaked in his mother’s blood. This time, he won’t beg. He won’t protect. He’ll burn the empire from the inside out. His twin brother Gabriel—the golden child, the “righteous” king—stole everything. So Daemon will take it all back, piece by piece. The nobles who cheered at his execution? Dead. The soldiers who held him down? Ash. The kingdom that worshipped a fraud? Buried under screams. This isn’t about justice. This is about revenge, and Daemon’s not stopping until his brother’s skin hangs from the palace gates. The empire made a monster. Now it gets to meet him.

Many centuries ago, when the first demons set foot on the Land of Man, they brought with them a tide of fire and fear. For the first time, humanity trembled. But the war did not last forever — the demons were vanquished, cast back into the depths of hell, and peace slowly returned to the world. Yet, the scars of that age never fully healed. Before their banishment, the demons had defiled human blood, fathering children through mortal women — abominations known as Drakes. Seen as unholy by the High Church, the Drakes were hunted to extinction in a brutal crusade. All but one. Darius Drake, the sole survivor. The Church spared him, not out of mercy, but because they needed him. When the seals of hell begin to crack open once more and the shadows of old rise again, they send him to do what no man can — kill the returning demons. But fate has other plans. The demons are no longer mindless beasts — they move with purpose. Whispers speak of the old gods stirring from their slumber, and the world teeters on the brink of a new war. In the midst of it all stands Darius — neither man nor demon — cursed by his blood, driven by vengeance, and caught in a battle far greater than himself. Scattered across the earth lie the Keystones — remnants of the gods' last will, holding unimaginable power. Who will claim them? And where are they hidden? This is the story of Darius Drake. The last of his kind. The first to challenge the gods.

In the desolate and barren South, an empire is always in turmoil. The Empire of Dragons. Majestic and mystical beings, dragons possess a great power that is both astonishing and terrifying. Their voracious flames devour all life in their path. A decade-long conflict between the North and South was ignited by a story that had been long forgotten. A legend born in the dawn of time. The dragons, once ferocious, were now miserable creatures, cursed with a heart of stone, suffering the agony of eternal cold. The torment eats away at their very essence, both body and soul. "...I have sought thy shade in every glen..." ''...For you are the dawn of my day and the dusk of my night...'' ''The first star I see and the last glimmer of light" The journey of a fragile soul through a chaotic world, searching for the radiant light of peace. [slowburn, mid-angst, violence]

In a world trapped in a cycle of heroes and sacrifice, two heroes are sent into the Infernal Vale to destroy the Demon King. He carries an old guilt; she, a closed heart. Bound by uncertain fate, they face monsters, curses, and their own inner ghosts — discovering that the greatest danger may not lie outside, but within themselves.

In the massive A City, a video game had mysteriously popped out of nowhere and evolved into what is known as, "Lod's Domain”. The Lod's Domain had started simple, making countless people wild as they played the game. Eventually, this same game became a massive boost in human economy because, it could give one a lot of money. People started to use the game as a business. Workshops emerged, and players were hired. Guilds were created, organizations and business empires were united all for the sake of one thing— money. But one unfortunate young man, Jin Ho was unlucky to have met a tragic end at the age of 40. And despite playing the game for forty years, he was unable to work out his dreams due to social influences. He lost his parents, he couldn't graduate from school, he was fired from the workshop he'd built up from scratch as the manager for forty years and he had a lot in his plate, which made death a source of solace. However after death, he was reincarnated with all his memories of Lod's Domain, it's evolution, plus his experience as someone who had reached a God Tier in the game at age 40. This must be a second chance. Jin Ho realized that he must use this second chance to his advantage, therefore never letting what had happened in his past life to repeat itself. Will he succeed?

Shaka Albus a high school student's life changes when he finds himself having to fight and survive in a dangerous labyrinth.

Sinopsis: Di sebuah desa terpencil yang dikelilingi hutan lebat, terdapat larangan tak tertulis untuk tidak memasuki Hutan Bisu saat malam purnama. Konon, hutan itu menyimpan kutukan kuno—ritual terlarang yang harus terus dijalankan oleh seseorang... atau seluruh desa akan membayar harganya. Ketika seorang pemuda bernama Arya melanggar larangan itu demi mencari adiknya yang hilang, ia menemukan kebenaran mengerikan tentang apa yang sebenarnya terjadi setiap malam bulan penuh.

"People don't live in darkness, darkness lives in them." Aizea is just another girl in the mysterious kingdom of Zaayes, where sound (rather, the sense of hearing) vanishes as soon as night falls - for everyone but Aizea. However, with this vicious secret finely hidden for years, Aizea, with her unique beauty, has caught the eye and the heart of her otherwise good friend - the handsome Andre, who has captured the hearts of almost every other girl in Zaayes; but for the one girl his shifter spirit craves for. Their friendship doesn't even get bitter despite the intrusion of these myriad of emotions; until, one fine night, the secret is spilled... Aizea has to choose between the much feared forests drenched in cold darkness which fringe their kingdom, and the wild darkness that claws its way out of the serene covers of the people that she had been holding close to her heart for all these years. What does she choose as she hears the night call her from the dark depths of the woods?

Evans Diamond vivait une vie insouciante et ne manquant de rien. Jusqu'au jour où il fut au courant du secret sombre de ses parents. Une sorte de secte vouant un culte à des ombres maléfiques. Il fut soumis de force à ce culte en me transformant en ombre. Mais il réussi à garder une part humaine et devint un être mi-humain, mi-ombre. Chaque nuit il doit survivre et échapper à ces ombres qui le surveillent le jour et l'attaque la nuit, bien décider à faire de lui l'un des leurs........

Death was Woon's only escape from a life spent locked away. But when he wakes up in an alien world, his memories intact, he realizes fate has given him a terrifying gift: a second chance at freedom. Unlike his past, where he was a prisoner of his own making, this new reality is chaotic and unbound. Woon wants nothing more than to live as he pleases, but the foreign landscape is fraught with unknown threats and a destiny he can't yet comprehend. He might be free from his old room, but is he truly free from his past, or the ominous future that awaits him?

"You will be a flower that blooms only at night," Madame Sumire once told her. "And if you bloom just right, someone might pluck you from the darkness." Born the only daughter of a low-ranking samurai, Aika Takamura knew loss too young-first her father, then her childhood, and finally her freedom. Sold into the famed Hanabira Teahouse to repay her mother's debts, she was taught to survive in the only way women like her could: through painted smiles and hollow affections. Years pass, and Aika becomes a prized courtesan-adored, desired, and utterly unseen. Until one night, a quiet man named Renjiro Hayama enters the teahouse not with hunger, but with humanity. He doesn't ask for her touch. He listens. And with each visit, Aika's heart dares to hope that perhaps... she was meant for something beyond the red lanterns. But freedom has a cost-and love, a risk. In a world where women like her are not supposed to dream, Aika must choose between the life she knows and the uncertain future that waits beyond the paper doors.

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