The Eminence In Shadow Master Of Garden John Smith

A young man from a chaotic country seeks to prevent war to protect his loved ones. To gain influence, he travels to other nations and encounters interesting allies and powerful enemies. He learns that achieving his goal is not as simple as he initially imagined, however, his allies help him reach his full potential.

At twenty-four, Queen Layla Thorne never wanted the throne that claimed her parents' lives. Now, as the reluctant ruler of a fractured kingdom, she must prove herself worthy of a crown that feels more like a shackle than a symbol of power. With only her fiercely loyal friend Dara by her side, Layla struggles to master her thresh-wielding abilities while haunted by visions of shadowed wings edged in gold—visions that feel more like memories than dreams. When mysterious Rayne enters her world, his silver-braided hair and intricate tattoos hiding secrets that could either save her kingdom or destroy it, Layla must choose between the safety of her throne and the dangerous pull of a connection that threatens everything she's been taught to believe. In a realm where political alliances shift like shadows and power comes at the ultimate price, some bonds can only be forged in darkness. Will she embrace the shadows that call to her, or will the weight of the crown crush what remains of her soul? BOUND BY SHADOW - where political intrigue meets forbidden romance, and some destinies can only be claimed in darkness.

Aria Maheshwari walked away from everything—her past as a undercover CBI officer, as the daughter of a powerful family, and the chaos of Delhi—seeking peace in a quiet town of Himachal Pradesh. But peace ends the day an envelope arrives from her best friend, Ruhani Roy, who has mysteriously disappeared. Inside the envelope—A letter informing her of Ruhani’s children and the danger looming above them — Ruhani’s photo with a stranger, behind it an address. At that location, Aria discovers a bloodied teenage girl named Vidya clutching two newborn twins. She claims Ruhani has been missing for five days after going to meet the lover she hadn’t seen in nearly a year. Following Ruhani’s last instructions, Vidya begs Aria for her help. Aria takes the twins under her care and begins to investigate. Her trail leads back to the Rajvanshi family—wealthy, powerful, and dangerous. Ruhani’s lover? Ahaan Rajvanshi, the only heir of the empire. Determined to protect the children and avenge her bestfriend, Aria agrees to a strategic marriage arranged by her parents, tying herself to the very man she intends to destroy. But the truth is far more twisted. The twins aren't his, but his hidden elder twin — Rudra's, a hidden weapon shaped by the Rajvanshi family's dark legacy. Ahaan is tormented by his brother’s disappearance, and Aria's arrival with the babies. There’s something familiar in Aria’s fierce protectiveness… something Rudra once described about the girl he loved in secret. As their reluctant partnership deepens, an undeniable attraction simmers—complicated by guilt, suspicion, and buried grief. Their fragile trust shatters when someone tries to kidnap the elder twin, triggering a confrontation that unearths secrets both have fought to keep hidden. As danger closes in and truths unravel, Aria and Ahaan must face their haunted pasts, forbidden emotions, and decide where their loyalties lie. In a world where love is treated as weakness and survival comes at a brutal cost, they’ll need more than truth to protect the innocent—they’ll need each other.

When justice becomes the enemy and the truth hides in shadows, how far would you go to uncover it? Emma Carter has it all—a thriving career as a top-tier defense attorney, a loving husband, and a sharp sense of justice. But her perfect world shatters the night her husband, Daniel, is found murdered in their home—and Emma is arrested for the crime. Cleared of the charges but not the suspicion, Emma sets out to uncover what really happened. As she digs deeper into Daniel’s secret life, she uncovers a web of deceit, buried debts, and a conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything she imagined. Her pursuit of the truth entangles her with dangerous criminals, a haunting betrayal, and a brother-in-law hiding a terrifying secret. With the help of a loyal friend and a sharp-minded detective, Emma must expose the lies that led to Daniel’s death—before she becomes the next target. Shadow of Deception is a gripping crime thriller about betrayal, courage, and a woman who refuses to let the truth stay buried.

A prophecy whispers of a hybrid—a child of both Light and Darkness—who will either unite the realms or destroy them. Zyra Everhart, an ex-detective with a haunting past, is forced back into a world she tried to forget when a series of ritualistic murders rock the city of Eldoria—murders linked to her own bloodline. As she investigates, she meets Damen Valerian, a Shadowborn prince known for his ruthless power and seductive charm. Damen seeks the prophecy’s missing piece, but when he realizes Zyra is the one destined to decide the fate of their world, he must choose—kill her or claim her. Their attraction is forbidden. Their destiny is cruel. Yet, something deeper pulls them together as an unseen enemy watches from the darkness, waiting for the right moment to strike. As tensions rise between the Shadowborn and the Lightkeepers, Zyra must decide: embrace the darkness within her or fight against her fate. please go to link for more book of this series stories https://amzn.in/d/b1AYgYA

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When her village is attacked, she barely survives—only to wake up at a campfire, rescued by an adventurer unlike any she’s ever known. Arden, a Platinum-Class adventurer, is a legend—renowned, powerful, and seemingly untouchable. She has no idea why he saved her or why he lets her tag along. But as she watches him pull off absurd feats that defy reason, she starts to wonder if she’s found her place in this chaotic world. Between cultist plots, dangerous magic, and strange alliances, she’s in way over her head. But while Arden seems unstoppable, she soon realizes he’s not as invincible as everyone thinks. And maybe—just maybe—she has a role to play in all this, too.

In a world where cities float above the earth and ancient beasts roam the land, truth has long since been buried beneath the clouds… Seventeen-year-old Aryan has lived his entire life in a cursed land city — a crumbling outpost surrounded by monsters with fangs like swords and demons with human faces. His mother, a low-tier Light wielder, died from a mysterious illness when he was seven. His father? Vanished in a classified government mission years earlier, investigating the very secrets the world refuses to speak of — the beasts, the demons… and the floating cities themselves. No one knows Aryan exists — not the ruling government, not the elite nobles who live high above in shining cities suspended 1000 feet in the sky, not even the assassin guilds and rebel warlords fighting for scraps of power on the surface. But Aryan is about to shatter their silence. Hidden within this fractured world lies a shattered ancient artifact — a mysterious cube once powerful enough to hold the balance between land, sky, and beyond. Split into four fragments, each held in secret corners of the world — from the heavenly Sky Government cities to the beast-infested wilds — its true purpose is unknown… but it calls to Aryan. As he journeys across deadly lands aboard flying warships, hunted by assassins, tracked by beasts, and haunted by fragments of his parents’ forgotten legacies, Aryan begins to uncover a terrifying truth: The cities were never meant to float... The beasts were never meant to exist... And he was never meant to survive. But fate doesn’t care what the world intended. Aryan is coming — and he’s not just looking for answers. He’s looking to break the sky open.

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

"Some shadows aren't cast by the sun... they are born from the people we love the most." Elara was supposed to be strong — the eldest, the example, the quiet protector of a house that never asked how she was doing. But the silence grew heavier during lockdown. Between online classes, suffocating expectations, and the pressure to never break, she forgot what it felt like to simply breathe. Mira, her younger sister, was the fire — wild, loud, and unwilling to play by anyone's rules. But when that fire was misunderstood, punished, and nearly taken away, it triggered a storm neither of them were ready for. As betrayal, loss, and rebellion rise in their home, two sisters are forced to confront a truth they’ve both been avoiding: that love alone isn’t always enough to save someone. Can two girls lost in their own shadows find the light before it's too late?

Written by: Ninel Nastasya Anna Also known as Writer Oriniska "The Fate of the Shadow" is an original creation by Ninel Nastasya Anna. This story is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, duplication, or translation is strictly forbidden. © 2025, Ninel Nastasya Anna. All rights reserved. ) Alia is a brave and intelligent woman with many hidden secrets buried deep within her family and identity. In her quest to uncover the truth, she embarks on a dangerous mission where she crosses paths with Viktor, a mysterious man with a dark and shadowy past. As their lives intertwine, a complex relationship develops—full of trust, betrayal, love, and conflict. Dark Romance Dual Life and Secret Missions Action, Thriller, and Adventure Mafia and Underworld Royal and Traditional Background Betrayal and Revenge Drug Trade and the Dark World Intense Chemistry and Psychological Conflict Power Struggles and Control Loyalty versus Duty If you want, I can help you polish it further or make it sound more like a book synopsis.

He was never meant to be born. Aeren awakens in the "Crack" — a forbidden void between the four elemental realms: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. With no memory of who he is, he finds himself hunted by those who fear his existence and powers that defy the laws of their world. When he accidentally controls all four elements, a prophecy once buried in time resurfaces. But that’s not all — there's a lost fifth element tied to memory and truth, and Aeren is the key. Pursued by elemental councils, aided by a sky-oracle, and haunted by visions of a world long forgotten, Aeren must uncover who he truly is... before the realms collapse into chaos. Can he unite what was broken? Or will he be the spark that ends everything?

Kaito is a young boy seeking revenge, on his way he will meet phenomenal opponents and will be able to rely only on his blades, means that recall his past and mark his future

In the monsoon-drenched Pink City of Jaipur, a timid scholarship student named Rihan Malik is a constant target for bullies at his elite college. His life is a relentless storm of fear and humiliation until he's rescued by Ruhi Soni , the College President and an untouchable figure of grace and power. Ruhi takes Rihan under her protection, and his life transforms. The bullying stops, and he finds himself safe in the shadow of her immense influence. As their bond deepens and a romance blossoms, Rihan begins to see the subtle cracks in Ruhi's flawless exterior. But as Rihan's world becomes brighter, a new, more sinister darkness gathers. He soon realizes that a far more dangerous and terrifying force is surrounding him and that was invisible to him. Can he uncover the truth that was thriving in the shadow?

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

Once the silent victim of cruel high school torment, Scarlett Prescott has returned—richer, colder, and unrecognizable. With a new identity and a calculated plan, she’s ready to dismantle the lives of those who once destroyed hers. From secret affairs to shattered reputations, no sin will go unpunished. But when love complicates revenge and friendships blur into loyalty and betrayal, how far will Scarlett go before she becomes the very monster she’s hunting? In the Shadow of Scarlett is a dark, dramatic blend of revenge, secrets, and slow-burn chaos, wrapped in twisted romance and shocking revelations. Note: This book contains some chapters with 18+ content (though the main focus is revenge). For those specific chapters, a clear warning is always included before the scene begins, so please check for it before reading

In the fog-choked city of Vullum, death blooms in silence. Lenora is an apothecary wrapped in ritual scars and silk—a masked woman cursed to feel the hearts of others with a single touch. Feared by the living, haunted by forgotten rites, she walks the streets like a myth wearing gloves. When bodies begin appearing with no wounds—only expressions of overwhelming sorrow and spider lilies blooming from their chests—Lenora is forced into an uneasy alliance with Dorian Vale, a cynical investigator with ice-blue eyes and secrets deeper than his sarcasm. Together, they unravel a string of deaths that echo a ritual buried in Lenora’s own past. A past tied to a boy named Cassian. A moon that bled. And a vow whispered by something not quite human. As the city turns against them, and the dead begin to remember, Lenora and Dorian must confront the truth behind the Heartbinder rite—before love becomes the final curse.

In a city where crime flows like currents of the ocean due to the unfortunate death of a hero who kept the balance. They say. 'Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire,' But in this, 'Darkness with Darkness'. He didn't just have darkness by his side, he had the types of equipment that put the fear of God into Demons. They called him Shadow, The Fury of the Gods. But, even legends have their end. One day he died protecting the city and fighting with a smile on his face, and for years this city has been defenseless. Jason Jordan. Ophan, his mother died shortly after giving birth to his younger sister, he grew up with his father until one day he disappeared mysteriously. Life went on relatively well until one day he came across a hidden room in a suspicious part of their home, and there it was, The Lair of Shadow. On that day, Jason discovered his father's secret identity as Shadow, The Fury of the Gods. The excitement of such a discovery led him to do something unthinkable. The thrill lasted for a short while but got cut short. Jason made the unfortunate mistake of involving his sister and was faced with a choice; use this power to protect the one you love the most or watch her die. and on that day he became Shadow, accepting his father's inheritance and making it his responsibility to bring order back to his city. Join Jason Jordan as he encounters threats, discovers hidden secrets of the world, facing the reality that there's more to life than meets the eye, while embracing the identity of Shadow and teaming up with heroes alike who fight for the same cause. Would you fight or would you die.

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Ayla Rahmani never believed in fairy tales—especially not the kind where a broke nurse like her ends up in the bed of Indonesia’s most untouchable billionaire after a single night of escape from reality. But one drunken mistake at a high-society masquerade ball leaves her with two surprises: a positive pregnancy test... and a cold, unwanted proposal from Leonard Darmawan—the very CEO she can’t stand. To Leo, marriage is just another business contract. To Ayla, it's a lifeline for her unborn child. Neither expects the sterile, awkward marriage to become something warmer, deeper—something real. But behind closed doors, love begins to grow in the quietest ways: in late-night meals, shared silences, and a husband's gentle hand on a swelling belly. Until the past catches up—with secrets that threaten everything they’ve built. Will their fragile bond survive the truth? Or will love after marriage prove too delicate to endure?

A kind-hearted orphan, owner of a struggling bakery, finds solace and a blossoming romance with a fellow orphan in a chance encounter at a park, leading them to confront their shared past and build a future together.

Through the Black: In the Shadow of Letters is a journey along the thin line of language, memory and bonds.

Annie only wanted a peaceful start. A new school, new classmates—maybe even a real friend. Instead, she found cruelty behind smiles. Betrayed and broken by those she trusted, Annie becomes the target of a powerful group of girls led by Rose—protected by influence, feared by everyone, and untouchable by the school’s authority. Left traumatized and alone, Annie nearly gives up… until a single friendship sparks a fire within her. Together with Kayla, another student sick of the silence, Annie begins a quiet war—training in secret, gathering evidence, and striking back from the shadows. One by one, the roots of the “Rose Garden” begin to unravel as the truth goes viral, and the hunted becomes the hunter. But Rose’s power runs deeper than anyone imagined—and the closer Annie gets to exposing it all, the more dangerous the game becomes. In a world where silence protects the guilty, one girl dares to grow thorns.

//chapters every Thursday// Evan Solene’s arrival at the Veiled Academy is supposed to mark the beginning of his prestigious education in the magical arts. But instead, it quickly becomes a descent into a world of secrets, power struggles, and forbidden magic. Beneath the academy's prestigious reputation lies a hidden truth: its true purpose is far more sinister than anyone knows. In the midst of this shadowy realm, Evan finds himself drawn to Selene Arkwright, a mysterious and compelling student with a lineage that connects her to the academy’s darkest history. As their bond grows, Evan discovers Selene’s crucial role in a centuries-old conflict that threatens to tear the academy—and the magical world—apart. The more Evan uncovers about the academy’s true purpose, the more he realizes that his arrival is no accident. The academy isn't just a place of learning; it's a breeding ground for the next generation of dark mages, and the students are nothing more than pawns in a deadly game. With powerful forces aligned against them, Evan and Selene must navigate a web of lies, betrayal, and temptation that threatens not only their love but their very lives. At the heart of this treacherous institution stands Mira Solene, a teacher with a brutal reputation, who harbors her own dark ambitions. As Evan and Selene uncover Mira's role in the academy’s corrupt leadership, they must decide how far they’re willing to go to expose the truth and free themselves from the academy’s deadly grip.