The Eminence In Shadow Who Is John Smith

The Nightmare Begins Dr. Emma Taylor, a renowned psychologist, had always been fascinated by the human mind's darkest corners. Her latest patient, a young woman named Sarah, suffered from terrifying nightmares that seemed all too real.

Ethan Smith ging die leere Straße entlang, die Zigarette im Mund, schüttelte den Kopf und zwang sich zu einem bitteren Lächeln. Wer hätte sich vorstellen können, dass nach drei Jahren Ehe nur noch Verrat übrig war? Er schwor sich, diese Frau bereuen zu lassen, was sie getan hatte, und versprach, allen, die gut zu ihm gewesen waren, ein gutes Leben zu ermöglichen. Ja, es war Emily Taylor, die Frau, die ihm über den Abgrund der Verzweiflung hinweggeholfen hatte, als er am tiefsten Punkt seines Lebens angelangt war. "Emily, es wird Zeit, dass ich mich um dich kümmere."

Ethan Smith caminó por la calle vacía, cigarrillo en boca, sacudiendo su cabeza y forzando una amarga sonrisa. ¿Quién podría haber imaginado que después de tres años de matrimonio, todo lo que quedaba era traición? Juró hacer que esa mujer lamentara lo que había hecho y prometió hacer que todos los que habían sido buenos con él vivieran una buena vida. Sí, era Emily Taylor, la mujer que lo había ayudado a salir del abismo de la desesperación cuando tocó el punto más bajo de su vida. —Emily, es tiempo de que me ocupe de ti.

Ethan Smith walked down the empty street, cigarette in mouth, shaking his head and forcing a bitter smile. Who could have imagined that after three years of marriage, all that remained was betrayal? He vowed to make that woman regret what she had done and promised to make everyone who had been good to him live a good life. Yes, it was Emily Taylor, the woman who had helped him out of the abyss of despair when he hit the lowest point in his lifetime. "Emily, it's time for me to take care of you."

In a world where death is not the end, those who perish are given a chance at rebirth—returning with extraordinary powers to combat the monstrous Fallen Beasts that threaten humanity. These individuals, known as the Reborn, are both feared and revered for their abilities. Michael was an orphan who lived a life of suffering, constantly beaten and tormented by ruthless gangsters. One night, after enduring one final, brutal assault, he was left for dead in a dark alley. But instead of meeting oblivion, he awakened in a void where a mysterious voice offered him another chance—at a cost. Accepting the offer, Michael was reborn with a new identity, gaining the power to manipulate shadows and a terrifying mask that enhances his abilities. Now unshackled by fear, he returns to the world with one purpose—vengeance. Upon hunting down and slaughtering his former tormentors, Michael is confronted by Leon Diamond, a powerful guild master who sees potential in him. After an intense battle, Michael is defeated and taken to the guild’s headquarters, where he is given a choice: join the organization and fight against the Fallen Beasts or be executed as a rogue killer. Recognizing the opportunity to test his newfound strength, Michael accepts. As he integrates into the guild, he meets his new teammates: Scarlet, aka The Empress of Hell – a fierce warrior clad in red armor, wielding a crimson sword, with a scar that tells of her brutal past. August, aka The Right Hand of God – a laid-back yet deadly fighter, dressed casually but harboring immense power. Ember, aka The Great Diamond – a kind-hearted girl whose diamond-infused armor makes her nearly indestructible. Despite his violent nature, Michael slowly begins to form bonds with his team. However, his struggle with his old instincts and his insatiable thirst for bloodshed make it difficult for him to fully embrace his new role as a hero. As the guild faces greater threats, including a rising force of corrupted Reborn and an ancient evil lurking in the shadows, Michael must decide—will he truly become a protector of humanity, or will he succumb to the darkness that granted him power? Themes and Core Conflict The fine line between heroism and monstrosity Revenge vs. redemption The burden of immense power Bonds forged in the face of darkness With an ever-growing list of enemies and the world’s fate at stake, Michael’s journey is one of In a world where death is not the end, those who perish are given a chance at rebirth—returning with extraordinary powers to combat the monstrous Fallen Beasts that threaten humanity. These individuals, known as the Reborn, are both feared and revered for their abilities. Michael was an orphan who lived a life of suffering, constantly beaten and tormented by ruthless gangsters. One night, after enduring one final, brutal assault, he was left for dead in a dark alley. But instead of meeting oblivion, he awakened in a void where a mysterious voice offered him another chance—at a cost. Accepting the offer, Michael was reborn with a new identity, gaining the power to manipulate shadows and a terrifying mask that enhances his abilities. Now unshackled by fear, he returns to the world with one purpose—vengeance. Upon hunting down and slaughtering his former tormentors, Michael is confronted by Leon Diamond, a powerful guild master who sees potential in him. After an intense battle, Michael is defeated and taken to the guild’s headquarters, where he is given a choice: join the organization and fight against the Fallen Beasts or be executed as a rogue killer. Recognizing the opportunity to test his newfound strength, Michael accepts

In a remote mountain village, far from battlefields and castles, young Kaito lives a life of dusty routine: Each day, he hammers nails, plows, and axes for farmers in his father’s forge. Samurai? To him, they’re just ghostly tales spun by traveling merchants – until a stranger in torn silks arrives, wielding a blade of gleaming steel. Mesmerized by the warrior’s alien grace, Kaito watches him fight with a precision unlike the brawls of village life. But when the stranger vanishes under mysterious circumstances, he leaves behind only a ceremonial tanto (dagger) and a question that haunts Kaito: What lies beyond the mountains? Driven by curiosity, Kaito ventures beyond his valley for the first time – and stumbles into a world where swords are not just tools, but language. Yet the deeper he delves into the warrior’s art, the more perilous the dance between duty and desire becomes…

[If you are looking for a slow romance, you can give it a check if not, you'll be disappointed] Aera, a young 28-year-old was about to make her dream debut by opening her own floral shop that could be shipped in and around. Nevertheless, things didn't go as she planned. One would say that transmigrating to a book sound like a fantasy, however to Aera, it became a nightmare when she woke up in an unknown world even when she hasn't died yet. With an unexpected turnout, her life was hanging by a thin thread. Aera was presented with an option-either she goes back to her world with her memory erased or enter the other world, and comes back with the memory intact to have her revenge. Never did she expect of choosing the worst villain of all. A character in a book where she killed the Empress and her unborn child. Worst, the male lead was reborn time after time with his memory intact. His grudge still hung on torturing the villainess. Even more worst, the ML was a split image of her long-time crush. ----- "Do you hate me that much?" As soon as the question was raised, a table lamp flew past through the said person, smashing against the wall behind him. "More than enough to kill you right now." The female figure responded with nothing but hatred and disgust in her tone. Her jewel eyes that glow under the dark never left her gaze on the other male person who was sitting on her opposite. ----- The male lead wasn't the only one Aera had to put a guard on but even other characters when one after the other began to make an appearance. The more the flow gets out of the plot the more twisted it gets. Her only goal was to survive so she could go back home.  P.S:- English is not my first language and I am weak in grammar. I'll be happy to receive either a critics or feedback or comments...^-^ Please do give it a read till chapter 3 or above to get the clear picture.

Synopsis: It's been a while since I last came to this restaurant. As I walked in, I noticed how little had changed—the same cozy atmosphere, the familiar scent of wood-fired pizza, and the sound of a sports game playing on the big screens. I found a table for one and settled in, ready to enjoy my meal. That’s when I saw her. She was standing by one of the high tables, eating hot wings. I had just pulled out my chair at a single. There were only three singles in the place. Most of the tables were quads, and three of them were standup. She was by herself, and my eyes just slid over her without even registering what I was seeing. Then I did a double take. She was gorgeous! She had long red hair, that sort of flaming orange you see sometimes. She had on a tight skirt and top that showed off all her advantages, and she had plenty of advantages. Some loser wandered over and tried to strike up a conversation with her. I saw her give him the brush-off. She was gorgeous! She was also lethal and deceptive, and she would break your heart. I knew because I'd been married to her for five years. Her name was Sara, she worked for a huge radio station as their star attraction and I hoped she wouldn't see me.

When The Bullies throught she was gone and destoyed her life ... They were wrong Ten years ago Scarlett Prescott was their favorite victim , but today its her turn to play the game . sharon , liam , jason and lana The Tables Have Turned ...

Elara is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger when she begins experiencing strange visions and powers she cannot control. At night, rumors spread of a mysterious woman who stalks the city, and as people begin to die under unusual circumstances, suspicion falls on Elara. She must uncover the truth about her past before her enemies can destroy her—or before she destroys herself.

Em um universo onde os limites entre o divino e o mortal se desvanecem, Midoki, um ser de poder incalculável, desperta para um destino que desafia o próprio tecido da realidade. Dotado da Habilidade Espiritual Shinrei, uma energia que lhe confere controle absoluto sobre as leis do cosmos, ele é um guerreiro cuja existência se equilibra entre criação e destruição. No entanto, após despertar, Midoki sacrifica seu próprio corpo para pôr fim a uma batalha e dar origem a todo o universo. Mais tarde, ele reencarna como humano, embora ainda retenha seus poderes, embora em uma escala reduzida. Agora, ele precisa enfrentar sua nova realidade e recuperar as memórias de seu passado, enquanto reúne aliados para impedir os planos de Lúcifer de reviver o Caos, uma força que, há muito tempo, trouxe dor e sofrimento a todas as raças quando estava sob o domínio de Arthur Pendragon. No entanto, um destino trágico o aguarda ao final de sua jornada. Conforme as peças do destino se encaixam, Midoki se vê diante de uma escolha inevitável, uma que transcende sua própria existência. Para enfrentar a ameaça definitiva e impedir que o Caos consuma toda a criação, ele deverá ascender além de sua humanidade e se tornar um Divino Espírito Eminente. Ao abandonar o que ainda restava de sua humanidade, Midoki abraçará um novo propósito, tornando-se uma entidade absoluta, capaz de reescrever as leis da realidade. Contudo, essa ascensão pode ter um preço que nem mesmo ele está preparado para pagar… Wiki: https://the-eminent-divine-spiriit.fandom.com/pt-br/f Main Theme: https://youtu.be/hA3QhgDr9MA?si=8MUC_j7UkjvlMtYL

Li Ran was just an ordinary young man on Earth. Yet in the fully immersive MMORPG, The End of the Divine Realm, he became a legendary player feared and admired by countless rivals. Armed with flawless skill and tactical brilliance, he and his rare pet—the Darkmoon Dragon Princess—achieved near-mythical status as the “Mythic Player.” But on the night of the global championship, Li Ran lost consciousness under mysterious circumstances. When he awakens, he finds himself in a brand-new world teeming with magic and fantastical creatures—an otherworld where his in-game equipment and abilities have somehow become very real. Setting off with the Darkmoon Dragon Princess by his side, Li Ran embarks on an epic adventure. Whether he’s outsmarting hordes of slimes or taking on fearsome dragons and undead threats, his courage and ingenuity guide him to victory time after time. Yet a far greater challenge looms on the horizon: hidden conspiracies, powerful adversaries, and other travelers from Earth all lie in wait, transforming his quest into a thrilling blend of danger and wonder. Can Li Ran once again rise to the top of this magical realm and unearth the truth behind his destiny? Witness how he leverages his game-honed strategies to reshape an entire world and write a new chapter of legend—one that belongs entirely to him!

One day, suddenly, a shadow mask appeared in the city and started destruction everywhere.To stop it, three shoals came. But they couldn't do anything about the mask.Finally, the three shoals used an ancient seal to contain the shadow mask and split the seal into three parts.Then they seal each of the three parts in different places. (80 years later) Suddenly, a shadow, like a beast, appeared in the middle of the city. It started devouring people and spread across the city within a few months.The government suffered significant losses, and scientists created masks and an organization to combat the beast-like shadows.They named the organization Shadow Hunters.

When Lyra, a young and determined maid, lands a job at the wealthy Smith family's estate, she sees it as an opportunity to secure a better life for herself and her ailing mother. However, her new role comes with a price. As she becomes embroiled in the family's secrets and scandals, Lyra finds herself torn between her growing feelings for the eldest son, James, and her loyalty to her mother. But when Lyra discovers the truth about the Smith family's ruthless business dealings and the harm they've caused to those around them, she begins to secretly plot her revenge. Marrying James and becoming a part of the family, Lyra hides in plain sight, gathering intel and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. As Lyra navigates the treacherous world of the wealthy elite, she must confront her own morals and values. Will she be able to exact her revenge without losing herself in the process? Or will the secrets and lies she's woven around herself ultimately lead to her downfall? "The Shadow Wife" is a gripping tale of love, deception, and revenge, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred.

Since I was a child, I always admired characters who moves within the shadows. They aren't the protagonist, nor the antagonist of the story. They can be considered a really important character who will barely appear on the whole series, but their presence itself are so mysterious and relevant to the overarching and jumbled arc of the characters.

In the competitive world of academia, Ryan and Maya are rivals turned reluctant partners, their office rivalry simmering beneath a surface of professional politeness. When a tangled mix of personal grudges and unexpected attraction throws them together, they find themselves locked in a game where the stakes are not just their careers but their hearts. As they navigate their intense chemistry and unresolved feelings, the line between professional and personal blurs, making it hard to distinguish where the rivalry ends and love begins.

Long ago, the wicked White Queen launched a brutal war of conquest, bringing the lands to freezing ruin. An entire generation was swallowed by the flame and horror of the Queen's War. It ended as it must: the White Queen was slain, her ambitions broken, her erstwhile kingdom shattered. It has been some years now since the news of her death, but the lands still bear the scars of her cruelty. And where humanity has retreated, fae, demons and other horrors have sprung up from the shadows. The young wizard Martimeos journeys through these cursed and shadowed lands, searching for a sign of his older brother, who disappeared into the fire and fury of the Queen's War. Joined by the mysterious swamp-witch Elyse, they must make their way through this dangerous world, uncovering haunting memories of the past. As Martimeos finds his brother's trail, he begins to wonder what sort of man he was, and whether or not the war had changed him. How far will he have to journey until he discovers his brother's fate? How long will he wander west? WANDER WEST, IN SHADOW is a slow-paced, classic sword and sorcery tale that takes place in a dark fantasy world of faded kingdoms and lost history. Magic in this setting is less powerful than in many other fictions, especially when Elyse and Martimeos are first starting out their journey. Discretion is the better part of valor, and it is often better to run than it is to stand and fight. If you are interested in a long story full of danger and mystery and some darker themes, where the protagonists gradually become stronger, this may be the series for you! I will post a chapter a day on weekdays here until the first book is finished. If you are interested, you could also check it out on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98391/wander-west-in-shadow-slow-burn-dark-fantasy

An Invitation demanding them to a ball was an act of acceptance in their society, but it was something else in the way of his thinking. His Household was indeed the wealthiest in the society back in the day. But after the death of his father whom his mother believed to be a murder causes the collapse of their household. Even the distant family refuses to help them which relocate the family into one of their private property. A place that was saved from the bidding by greedy ancestors. As the eldest, he became the backbone of the family and promised he would stay out of the way of noble life ever again. He is now a well known Apothecary in the town. It was a tough job at first because the villagers thinks he was a scammer because there is no way a noble would treat people such as poor people like them. His kindness made the people forget his origin and began to accept his family existence. Finishing his treatment, coming home with a letter on the table in his room, his sister attended the ball stating this is the chance for the family to gain their righteous again, and the way to find out the real deal behind their father's death. It is indeed a humiliation. Adeena did not return after that he issued the missing case but none would care to take on the case of a fallen noble. He came to the residence asking for Adeena's where about only to be answered, there was no invitation toward the family at all. In a dilemma, he must choose to let her go, but if he wishes for his sister back he must gain his standing in the society and meeting those people who harm his family back in the past. " I promise I won't let people know that I am a dangerous being mother, I would shield every part of my skin until I found Adeena and bring her back" Leaving his mother behind, he walked into the last place he sought for help. As he believed that person would not let him down.

In a universe where the boundaries between the divine and the mortal fade, Midoki, a being of immeasurable power, awakens to a destiny that challenges the very fabric of reality. Gifted with the Shinrei Spiritual Ability, an energy that grants him absolute control over the laws of the cosmos, he is a warrior whose existence balances between creation and destruction. However, upon awakening, Midoki sacrifices his own body to end a battle and give birth to the entire universe. Later, he is reincarnated as a human, though he still retains his powers, albeit on a reduced scale. Now, he must face his new reality and recover the memories of his past while gathering allies to stop Lucifer’s plans to revive Chaos—a force that, long ago, brought pain and suffering to all races when it was under the rule of Arthur Pendragon. Yet, a tragic fate awaits him at the end of his journey. As the pieces of destiny fall into place, Midoki finds himself faced with an unavoidable choice—one that transcends his very existence. To confront the ultimate threat and prevent Chaos from consuming all of creation, he must ascend beyond his humanity and become a Divine Eminent Spirit. By abandoning what remains of his humanity, Midoki will embrace a new purpose, transforming into an absolute entity capable of rewriting the very laws of reality. However, this ascension may come at a price that not even he is prepared to pay...

Join Cazumaki on his perilous journey as he strives to harness the unfathomable might of Akizer, a latent power so formidable it could potentially bring an end to the protracted conflict between humans and Iwe'se. As he navigates the complexities of mastering his ability, Cazumaki must also conceal his true nature, lest his overwhelming strength be discovered. Through trials and tribulations, Cazumaki embarks on a path of self-discovery, learning to balance his extraordinary abilities with the intricacies of everyday life. Along the way, he forges unbreakable bonds with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and motivations. As Cazumaki delves deeper into the mysteries of Akizer, he begins to unravel the secrets of a world where ancient conflicts and forgotten lore threaten to upend the fragile balance of power. Will he be able to wield his extraordinary abilities to forge a new path, or will the weight of his secrets crush him beneath its unyielding pressure?

Howard an normal park ranger is thrown in another world where he must figure out how the world works and how he will survive

“What made you decide to grow up? You are tired of what life has given to you?” Darifa asks with a bit of sacarsm. “You have been so naive.” "Naive," Ella shook her head dejected after another disappointment. She had been on the run for as long as she could remember, not sure of what chased after her. Sometimes she feels that the first thirteen years of her life was a dream, a house to call her own, family, wealth, and influence all disappeared like they never existed. “I am tired of running, it is time to go back and get answers,"She nods. “I have decided to give life what it has given to me too.” “How do you intend on paying back?” Asma asks out of curiosity. “I will pay back in tenfolds, be it pain or happiness. I will pay it back in the folds.”

King Henry and the Knights of the Round Table! What magic is in the words! How they carry us straight to the days of chivalry, to the witchcraft of Romio to the wonderful deeds of Lancelot and Perceval and Galahad, to the Quest for the Holy Grail, to all that "glorious company, the flower of men," as Tennyson has called the king and his companions! Down through the ages the stories have come to us, one of the few great romances which, like the tales of Homer, are as fresh and vivid to-day as when men first recited them in court and camp and cottage. Other great kings and paladins are lost in the dim shadows of long-past centuries, but Henry still reigns in Camelot and his knights still ride forth to seek the Grail.

Watch your back!!!!! Snitches are out there.