Scryers Gaze Darktide

Born under a sky laced with fire, Seraphina Rubienne came into the world with eyes the color of molten ruby — and a silence that unsettled even the proudest nobles. Feared. Watched. Never truly embraced. As the only daughter of the powerful House Rubienne, Seraphina lives behind layers of silks and secrets. Her gaze unearths truths others wish to hide. Her thoughts are never fully her own. And though the whispers of prophecy follow her like a ghost, she remains unaware of the storm quietly blooming inside her. But when a mysterious boy arrives at the gates — a traveler cloaked in grace and crowned with sapphire eyes — something ancient stirs within her. The aching behind her gaze begins to burn. The truth she once hid from now calls her forward. He carries secrets. She carries fire. And neither of them are ready for what will awaken between them. In a world ruled by deception and legacy, Seraphina must walk the delicate line between who she was raised to be… and the power she was born to wield. Because light and shadow are not enemies — They are two halves of the same bloom

Failing at the ceremony, Ethan became a Broken Carrier, the worst and weakest of them all. In this world where abilities had to be created and found through the Patterns, Ethan had no choice but to risk everything to change his fate. “So this is my Construct?” Ethan gazed at the massive gears of his core, preparing to harness a new power. The weakest carriers could always become the strongest, all that was needed were methods, desperate and risky, just like the world itself.

He woke up as no one, just an outer disciple in a sect that barely noticed his name. Yet behind his calm gaze lingered something different… something wrong. Whispers began to echo inside his mind. A strange system appeared, offering him power, knowledge, and something deeper... something he couldn’t quite grasp. While others chase glory and immortality, he plays a different game... quiet schemes, subtle moves, and shadows that shift when no one is watching. But questions haunt him. What are these dreams that refuse to fade? Why do memories flicker like distant echoes? And why does the scent of blood feel so familiar? And the most important question of all… Who is he, really?

What if the only reason Earth, despite all its efforts, has never found other civilizations… is because its own galaxy is dead? Or maybe… because it was never truly alive? The cosmic energy that many call magic has finally reached our galaxy. Overflowing with life, transformation, and evolution across the Milky Way... but it also brought destruction, death, and dangerous challenges in the form of disasters… or, in the worst cases, the gaze of predatory civilizations scattered across the universe. Amid the intrigues of this new world, Oliver must survive in a land filled with betrayal and magic. Join me and Oliver on his journey to become God Magnus. ___________________________________ Bonus Chapter System 5 Power Stones: 1 Bonus Chapter 5 Collections: 1 Bonus Chapter 5 Reviews: 1 Bonus Chapter Discord: https://discord.gg/JbkU74wW7v

"Each betrayal leaves a scar… and hers ran the deepest.” Once, Aveline Laurent gave her heart to Damien Ashford - the man who promised her a future, only to cage her with sweet lies. She endured it all with a smile… until fate dragged her back to the very beginning. Now, with a second chance hanging by a fragile thread, Aveline returns. Not to plead, but to punish.
 Not to forget, but to make him remember. But revenge is never simple. The path is fraught with shadows—and an unlikely ally–Alaric Lancaster–whose loyalties remain as mysterious as his gaze. ~~~ This is an original story. Thank you ^_^ for giving it a try. Connect with me on: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QhhXXWq Instagram: auth_munchkin Linktree: https://linktr.ee/munchkin

Betrayed. Broken. Executed. Mei Liang’s life ended the night she sought vengeance against the emperor who destroyed her family. But death was not the end. She transmigrated into the body of a forgotten concubine—three years after her own death. With a new identity and a second chance, she swears to outmaneuver her enemies, reclaim her power, and rise as empress. Yet, the emperor who once condemned her now watches her with an unsettling gaze. Does he recognize her? Or is he hiding an even darker secret? This time, she won’t fail. This time, she will have her revenge.

“The purest smile hides the deadliest knife.” Lucien lived a life of poverty and humiliation, struggling under the heavy gaze of a cruel world. When the Church branded his mother a demon and burned her alive, something inside him shattered — and something darker awakened. Betrayed by humanity, Lucien forges a secret alliance with the true demons — not as a pawn, but as their hidden master. With a tongue that deceives kings and a mind that twists fate itself, he moves unseen, gathering power in the shadows. In a world where trust is a weapon and faith is a lie, Lucien will smile... and the world will bleed. — The Devil Who Smiled.

Framed for treachery and cast out by her mate, Alpha Herod, Elizabeth flees into the wild, her heart shattered by his cruel rejection. Branded a traitor, she carries the pain of their sacred bond, now a burning wound. In the shadows of the western woods, she finds uneasy allies among rogues and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens her pack. With danger closing in and Herod’s warriors on her trail, Elizabeth must unravel the truth behind the stranger who destroyed her life. As she fights for redemption, her heart battles between lingering love for Herod and a new spark with a mysterious rogue. Will Elizabeth reclaim her place as luna, or will vengeance forge a new path under the moon’s unyielding gaze? A tale of betrayal, resilience, and a love that defies the odds, The Revenge of the Rejected Luna will leave you howling for more.

This is a game of deities. This is a fallen world. This is an endless voyage. Amidst the ruins of a shattered reality, a race known as "humans" dares to stake their existence on the faint glimmer of hope. "I shall return unto you the trials we once endured," proclaims a man of benevolent smile as he stands atop the pinnacle of the world. With fluttering banners, he gazes upon the radiant tapestry of the cosmos. He points a single finger toward the distant stars. Boom! A thunderous explosion shatters the silence, echoing across the desolate landscape.

In the moonlit expanse of the sea, a ship glides toward the enigmatic Isle of the Moon. Its crew, survivors of the realm where death lies in wait, approach a new dawn. A young stranger sits amidst the environment, his gaze fixed on the horizon, his thoughts a quiet symphony of contemplation. In a world of breathtaking grandeur, where the boundaries of mortality and peril remain veiled, the sands of time begin to whisper tales of the ancients. With the weight of forgotten chronicles upon his shoulders, the boy resolves within himself to venture into the unknown, to unravel the mysteries of epochs long buried. The untold histories and whispered sagas of yore—does sanity lie in heeding them, or in dismissing their allure? The enigmatic young man, Leon, carries but a few words in the depths of his thoughts. "Under the light of a fractured moon, I wish to tell a story." ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ I will also publish the story on RoyalRoad.com website: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/556339/fictions

When Rian stepped into the house, the silence was louder than any scream. Darian stood still, a blade in hand, and at their feet—what once was family, now severed limbs. No words left his lips. Only tears welled up, trembling in his gaze. And Darian, with a voice like a fading prayer, said: “All of this… was for you.”

In the smog-choked, clockwork city of Aethelburg, Elias Thorne, a humble archivist, stumbles upon a terrifying truth: humanity is trapped in "Temporal Loops," replaying history under the indifferent gaze of cosmic Architects. When a horrific "Echo" awakens a unique power within him, Elias becomes a Chronos Weaver, capable of perceiving and influencing time itself. But to break free from this endless cycle, he must defy primordial gods, battle a madness-inducing Outer God, and forge a future humanity has never known. Can one man unravel fate itself?

The world show no mercy — so why should he? In the frozen North, buried beneath snow and silence, stands the Cold Moon Piercing Sect — a ruthless fortress where the weak are trampled and forgotten. He was one of them. A nameless orphan. A broken soul left to rot beneath the gaze of the proud. But fate is not so kind to the powerful. From the depths of despair, he awakens the forbidden martial art — The Heavenly Absorption Art, a path feared by all, shunned by the righteous, and drowned in blood. Betrayed. Beaten. Cast aside. Now, he returns — colder, stronger, feared. The proud will fall. The heavens will be absorbed. This is not the story of a hero. This is the tale of one who walks the forbidden path… of heaven and earth.

Leo, a 21-year-old college dropout and gamer dies in a thunderstorm accident and is Reborn into a world of dragon magic as Ryn, a rare omega rune-bearer bound by a mystical pact to three alpha lovers - Kael, a powerful dragon rider with a yandere streak; Veyr, a rebellious rune mage with a sharp tongue; and Sylas, a brooding prince cursed with a dragon’s soul. Ryn must survive the treacherous world of Tianlong and together with the alphas, they must fight against the demonic forces that threaten the empire. Will their passion consume them, or will it save the day? Dive into this steamy reverse harem romance where dragon magic meets forbidden love. ~~ "An omega without an alpha is like a rune without power," Kael growled, his eyes flashing with possessiveness. "You're mine, Ryn. No one else's." "Ah, but what about me?" Veyr chimed in, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Don't I get a say in this? After all, Ryn's omega charm is not to be wasted on just one alpha." Sylas snorted, his brooding gaze fixed on Ryn. "You're both forgetting one thing - Ryn's luck. An omega with three alphas is either blessed or cursed. Which one will it be, I wonder?" Ryn's cheeks flushed as the three alphas closed in, their rivalrous gazes locked on him. "I don't know," Ryn whispered, "but I'm about to find out." ~~~ This story contains: - Omegaverse (Alpha/Omega dynamics, heat cycles, mating bonds) - Enemies-to-lovers romance - Slow-burn tension - Societal hierarchy conflicts -Magic -Smuts -Isekai

In a Myriad of world where the three vast continents, Aerindel, Tharagon, and Solkara of the Ash Realm, lie under the silent gaze of nine Celestial Thrones, the balance of power teeters on the edge of chaos. Born under a blood-red moon, Sirius Altharys is a child marked by fate. Raised by his grandfather Aurelius, a once-mighty martial artist. Sirius is introduced to the mysterious path of martial art, teached by his grandfather. But when Aurelius dies, Sirius is left alone in a world that fears his red hair and his potential. He, he steps beyond his home for the first time, chasing a near-impossible dream: to master the twenty-five realms of martial art and resurrect the man who raised him. As war brews in the heavens, and whispers of forgotten powers echo across the stars, Sirius begins to walk a path no one dares to tread, toward the Throne of War.

*At Lucent Elite Academy, she never expected to get burned... until Tristan Blackwood came into her life.* She’s the shy scholarship girl trying to survive the ruthless elite. He’s the cold, elite senior student with a smoldering gaze. When a reckless bet drags them together, teasing turns into flirting, and flirting into a firestorm of desire. Tristan’s icy exterior melts every time she’s near, and she’s shocked by how much she craves his touch. From stolen glances to heated touches, their chemistry is impossible to ignore. But can she trust a man who plays games with her heart? *Lucent Elite Academy: Where first love is messy, wild, and irresistibly hot.*

For hundreds of thousands of years, the world drowned in war. How laughable. How detestable. How... utterly pathetic. They keep preaching justice, truth, hatred, vengeance but in the end its all the same. Too blind to grasp their own insignificance. Too arrogant to accept the simple truth. And yet, when salvation finally came, it was not by the hands of heroes, nor saints, nor those self-proclaimed "chosen ones." No, the world was saved by the very thing they feared most—a beast. Now, these wretched fools seek to cleanse their sins under a different banner. "An academy where all are equal." They believe such a farce will make the world forget their arrogance, their crimes. They think peace, when wrapped in a new name, will erase the blood they have spilled. But we have seen the light. We have been enlightened. While they wallow in their delusions, we gaze upon the truth. And in the truth, we shall be saved.

Seated upon the obsidian throne carved from the bones of forgotten kings, Queen Sahira gazes with haunted authority. Her crimson hair cascades like spilled wine over blood-red robes etched in ancient runes. Veins of power glow faintly beneath her skin, a testament to the forbidden blood magic she commands. Shadows of the past; faceless, whispering, watching; loom behind her, remnants of the souls bound to her rise. This is the heart of Sahirra's power: beauty cloaked in terror, a legacy soaked in sacrifice. Her silence speaks of kingdoms ruled, rebellions crushed, and a destiny darker than prophecy ever dared whisper. Inspired by the Dune, The poppy war and Avatar

“Soda Pop…” he growled, voice husky and rough. “You’re gonna make me take a cold shower.” She pulled back just enough to meet his eyes, her crimson gaze dark and teasing. “You don’t have to,” she whispered. “I can… fix that.” She hacked the wrong empire. Now its deadliest assassin has orders to erase her... again. Zina's pink hair and reckless hacking skills just made her enemy number one of the world's biggest crime syndicate. But when the killer they send finds her, she sees the impossible- Malik. The boy she loved. The boy who died. Now he's colder. Stronger. Deadlier. And he's pointing a gun at her. She's his mission. But she's also his Soda Pop - the girl who still makes his heart misfire. And Malik? Malik has always had a problem following orders.

STRONG LANGUAGE! STRONG VIOLENCE! SOME SEXUAL CONTENT, HERE AND THERE! https://www.reddit.com/r/GodOfDestruction/ This is the official link to the subreddit for this webnovel. --- Nova, the God of Destruction and one of the five Supreme Gods, is consumed by boredom. He has witnessed civilizations crumble, galaxies vanish, and entire worlds reduced to dust, yet the thrill he once felt is gone. When he turns his gaze to Earth, curiosity takes hold. He chooses to walk among mortals, drawn by their chaotic yet vibrant lives. As the Infernal Realm begins to bleed into the mortal world, Nova embarks on a journey filled with unexpected adventures. He might even feel the sting of true pain.

Guard Your Five Senses is a heartfelt and biblically grounded guide that explores how our five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—serve as powerful gateways to our hearts and souls. Each sense shapes how we perceive the world, influences our thoughts and actions, and ultimately affects our spiritual health. Through thoughtful reflection, scripture-based teaching, and practical applications, this book reveals the sinful pitfalls that can arise when our senses are misused—such as lustful gazing, deceitful hearing, careless speech, and more. But it also shines a light on the godly purposes for which these senses were created: to worship God, love others, and live in holiness. Starting with a deep dive into the sense of sight, the first section uncovers twenty ways eyes can either lead us into darkness or draw us closer to Christ, challenging readers to purify their vision and fix their gaze on heavenly things. With compassionate encouragement and spiritual wisdom, Guard Your Five Senses calls believers to an intentional life of guarding not only their eyes but all their senses—empowering them to walk daily in God’s light, truth, and grace.

I woke up in a cold, prison cell injured and with no memories, only the echo of a name I couldn't place and a pair of storm-dark eyes, haunting my dreams. He told me that I am his queen. That I belonged to him. King Vesperian, the enigmatic king with a smile like sin and a gaze that unraveled me. He pulled me from the shadows and draped me in silks and jewels, swearing I was safe, cherished… loved. But if I was his, why did it feel like I was being watched, studied, played? In a palace wrapped in beauty and secrets, I walk the line between fantasy and fear, drawn to a husband who feels like both protector and captor. The court whispers, the walls close in, and with every fleeting memory that returns, I’m forced to wonder: is this a second chance at love—or the beginning of a dangerous game I already lost once?

After reincarnating eight times unsuccessfully due to a glitch in the netherworld, Jia Hao finally reincarnated in the world of Urban Fantasy, an eroge game that he played before. However, he realized the game was currently in the bad ending mode and he is powerless like a side character without any game system. Skinny dude who blackmails girls? Check! Fat Ugly Uncle who lusts after women? Check! Blonde haired delinquent whose eyes are covered with bangs? Check! As Jia Hao was wrecking his brain to how to change the plot, he found a mysterious pot that can take him into an ancient world, and the items he brought from the modern world transformed into heavenly treasures! " Now, you dare to gaze at my women? My dear wives! Beat him to death!" Jia Hao ordered as he leaned back on the chair like a salted fish.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Lin Shu walks a path paved with blood and ambition. Marked by ruthless determination, he seeks power above all else, casting aside weakness, mercy, and anything that stands in his way. His journey is one of endless trials, each battle shaping him into something more fearsome, more relentless. To him, domination is not a goal—it is the only path. His hands are stained with the lives of those who dared to cross him, his gaze cold and unreadable, reflecting the abyss he has embraced. He does not chase honor, nor does he care for bonds; all that matters is the ascent, no matter the cost. As he carves his way forward, leaving ruin in his wake, one question lingers: when power is all that remains, what will be left of the man who sought it?

[Female Alpha× Male omega] ................................................. Arthur watched as the gaze of the alpha in front of him not moving the slightest as she then grinned, making him heat up and blush, forcing him to look away from her dangerously beautiful face. And then, she spoke, her eyes obsessively wandering around his lips now, making Arthur feel like he might burn away from just the gaze of those eyes alone. "So, you agreed to marry me?" "Mm." "I want words, love." "Y-yeah." Arthur couldn't help but stutter out of nowhere. "That's more like it. Use that sweet voice of yours more, sweetheart. Understood?" "Y-yeah." He stuttered again. "And it should be louder in bed, got it love?" "Th-Hic!" Arthur suddenly hiccupped and covered his mouth hurriedly, secretly glancing at her but locking eyes accidently, making him feel even more miserable now. God he can't really blush any more than this. He was exhausted just being at her gaze already. Why was she so perfect and hot and sexy and breathtakingly beautiful and intimidating? 'God, this woman...' "You know what, my love? Blushing and looking at me like that...I don't know how I am holding back from just throwing you into a wall and fucking your brains out and making you a complete breathless mess." Her beath was heavy and Arthur knew. She meant it all. She was serious. And he was into it...very much. His eyes must have sparkled with the excitement as she then smirked, leaning close to him. And then she whispered. "You are going to be the death of me Arthur. I swear to god I am going to make you the happiest omega alive." * * * Note: Omegaverse Female Alpha × Male Omega And, yes, that alpha here has a cock. (If you are not a fan of this trope, then please don't move further. I already warned you, so don't complain later. Thank you.) (I don't own the cover art.)

[Warning: Mature content R-18 ] My tags: Smart Mc - Harem - Milf Hunter- Op Mc - Cold and cunning Mc - edgy-Op-Mc, NO YURI, smut- romance-massacre. As flames scorched the land and blood painted the soil, a lone figure stood atop a mountain of fallen demigods and chosen apostles, his blade, a masterpiece of folded steel, dripping with the blood of those who dared to invade. The gods had taken everything: his clan, his love, leaving him with nothing but wrath. They had made one critical mistake, however, they had crossed into Makaiyama (魔界山), the sacred mountain of Ryukoku’s most feared legend: the Heavenly Demon. Beyond the veil of space and time, celestial beings gazed in shock. “Impossible…” one god whispered, watching as the Heavenly Demon, armed with nothing but raw skill and a dark aura, felled three divine kin. Rage flared across their ranks as they saw their immortal kin fall to mere mortal swordsmanship, untainted by magic. Even as the Heavenly Demon staggered, weapons lodged deep into his body, he fixed his gaze forward, crimson eyes blazing with defiance. His obsidian katana, blood-soaked, pierced the peak of Makaiyama like a stake driven into the heart of heaven itself. His voice echoed in the darkness between life and death, and there, in the chasm of despair, a metallic whisper resonated: “[Project God Executioner has been activated.]" "[Accept?]" the voice asked. With a heart ablaze, he swore vengeance. He would rise, not as a puppet, but as the gods' executioner.

[Completed] Mara and Maria-Isabel have always been best friends. But while Mara is happily married to Ethan, Maria-Isabel is trapped in an abusive relationship. When Mara and Ethan help her escape, they never expect what happens next. One night, Mara walks in on a moment she never should have seen her husband and her best friend, locked in an intense, lingering gaze. "Tell me it’s not what I think," Mara whispers, her voice shaking. Maria-Isabel looks away. Ethan stays silent. Their friendship was meant to save Maria-Isabel. Instead, it may have destroyed them all. A story of love, betrayal, and a choice that will change everything.

She was merely a means to his end. All he wanted was her family’s restaurant—never her heart. But as she smiled at him, unaware… she couldn’t have known the man standing before her might be the one to turn her whole life upside down. In a small grilled pork restaurant at the heart of the city, Ning An lives a quiet life, simple days filled with food, family, and routine comfort. Until one night, a quiet stranger walks in. Polite, composed, and unreadable. He becomes a regular. Then something more. But behind his calm gaze is a reason he can’t confess. And in the shadows of his past… someone still lingers. One woman is beginning to open her heart. The other has never let his go. And between the truth and the lie, who will be the first to walk away?

Natalie Roberts lived her life as the perfect daughter, obedient sister, and devoted fiancée—until she discovered she was nothing more than a tool. Her blood kept her sickly sister Hailey alive. Her engagement to William Parker? Just part of a plan to secure power. And when Hailey became pregnant with William’s child, the betrayal reached its peak. Left for dead—stabbed, discarded, and buried in cement—Natalie awakens not in the afterlife, but in the cold gaze of Logan Parker, William’s dangerous older brother. Feared across New York City, Logan is ruthless, calculating... and now, inexplicably, her only hope. With her former life shattered, Natalie vows to rise—not as a victim, but as a storm. Love? She gave that once. Now, it’s time for revenge.

She died with nothing — only to wake in a world where having everything could still cost her life Anna never asked for much. A better life, a way out of the suffocating club she danced in, and a little peace. But when jealousy poisons her final drink, she opens her eyes in a stranger’s body… and a stranger’s nightmare. Now, in the skin of Amelia Harrowind, a delicate noblewoman in a ruthless Victorian world, Anna finds herself betrothed to the infamous Demon Duke of Blackmoor — a man so feared that no respectable family dares offer their daughters in marriage. Branded as murderers after a long-buried scandal, the Blackmoor family lives in isolation, their name spoken only in hushed tones. Betrayed by family, hunted by a power-hungry stepsister, and thrust into a deadly political game, Anna must navigate treacherous families, sinister schemes, and the cold gaze of a Duke who might be her only ally — or her executioner.