Hollow City Hardcover By Ransom Riggs

Power. Betrayal. Redemption. *Crowned by the City* is not just a story—it’s a storm waiting to unfold. Aria Vance isn’t returning to ask for what’s hers. She’s here to take it. After years of exile, she walks back into the city like a queen reclaiming her throne. But power doesn’t come without a fight, and the ones who once cast her out are about to learn that she is no longer the fragile girl they broke. Every chapter unravels secrets, fuels rivalries, and challenges everything Aria thought she knew. The city may not be ready for her, but she is more than ready for it.

In a twist of fate, a modern-day young man finds himself thrust into a world unlike anything he’s ever known—the prehistoric age. Stripped of the conveniences of his former life, he must navigate a raw, untamed landscape teeming with danger, wonder, and primitive humanity. Armed with only his wits, fragmented memories of modern knowledge, and an unyielding will to survive, he struggles to adapt to his new reality. As he encounters early humans, their rudimentary ways of life challenge his understanding of survival, community, and progress. Torn between integrating into their world or using his knowledge to shape it, he walks a fine line between blending in and revolutionizing the dawn of civilization. But his presence comes with unforeseen consequences—sparking both awe and fear among those he meets. Faced with ferocious predators, harsh climates, and the mysteries of this ancient era, he begins to uncover the secrets of his reincarnation and the purpose behind his journey. Will he survive long enough to leave his mark on history, or will the brutal world of the past consume him before he gets the chance? A gripping tale of survival, ingenuity, and the search for meaning in a time before time.

Detective Aryan Nagtilak, heir to one of the most powerful families in the country, is renowned for his sharp intellect and unshakable composure. Alongside his sharp-witted partner, Renu, he investigates a high-profile murder that seems like an open-and-shut case—until a series of impossible events unravel a conspiracy beyond imagination.

Five hundred years later, a superhuman talent cultivated by the state perished during a mission, and his soul transmigrated, taking possession of the body of a young master from a prominent family who suffered from an anxiety disorder. From that moment on, his extraordinary life began, spanning across various fields such as business and medicine. Wherever he set foot, others could only look up to him.

The invincible strongman who roams through the city by day and night, a supreme soldier king that moves across the urban landscape.

Two thousand years ago, the Emperor slayed a dragon in the wild, inaugurating the era of mankind. Since then, whenever malevolent dragons wreaked havoc, heroes have always emerged as destined, allowing time to flow across a long and peaceful human world. As the century turned, the sudden appearance of individuals with supernatural abilities triggered unprecedented disturbances. People constructed a sanctuary for these superhumans in the sky, on the back of a colossal dragon, called the Dome City. One spring day, Gongsun Ce, who had just started university six months ago, encountered a hunter who claimed to be a Wuchang master. "Hey, can you really do such a thing?!" "It's quite normal, because I am a superhuman." —Thus, the love-comedy battle of supernatural abilities in a youthful campus begins!

Waking up in a shattered world with no memory of how he got there, Kael soon learns one truth—only one can survive. When forced to make an impossible choice, he takes his first step into the abyss. The Rift Sigil brands his soul, granting him power… but at a terrible cost. With his humanity slowly eroding and whispers of an ancient force clawing at his mind, Kael must navigate a world ruled by factions, hidden horrors, and those who seek to control the unknown. Every step forward draws him deeper into the darkness, where monsters wear human faces and the only law is power. To survive, Kael must outthink, outfight, and outmaneuver those who stand in his way. The Rift offers him strength, but how long before it consumes him completely? When gods and monsters play their games, the only way to win… is to become something greater. Or something far worse

The flu virus broke out in the city. At first, people thought it was just a common flu, until a large number of dead people suddenly resurrected and ate the flesh and blood of the living. However, as a series of zombie bites continued to emerge, things gradually got out of control.

No Saints in the City In a city where justice is sold to the highest bidder, one man refuses to stay buried. Vincent Kang was once a ghost—a forgotten soldier, erased by the system that created him. But when shadows come for the one person he swore to protect, he returns to the fight. From back-alley ambushes to government conspiracies, Vincent tears through layers of corruption with only a rogue hacker, a memory, and a mission. They thought he was dead. They’ll wish he stayed that way. A brutal, cinematic thriller soaked in noir, No Saints in the City is for fans of The Bourne Identity, John Wick, and The Equalizer. No magic. No mercy. Just a man who refuses to disappear quietly.

On a day that should've brought answers for Samuel Scott, instead all he was left with were more questions. Saddled with the costume and abilities of the city's previous protector, Sam must work to protect the city and find the answers to his questions

Clide is a Hollow—part of a feared race of powerful beings hunted by humans and their allies, the Seraphim. Hiding his true nature, Clide lives in human society, driven by his love for a human girl.

For centuries, Earth has been trapped in an unending war, not against itself, but against ten other races, each fighting for dominance. The world isn't what it once was... The skies burn with battle, the land is drenched in blood, and the very fabric of reality is beginning to tear. But something far worse lurks beyond the battlefield. Beyond existence itself lies Velmoria, the Alternate Universe, a realm of forbidden magic, eldritch horrors, and cosmic aberrations that should have never touched this world. No one knows where it came from. No one knows how to stop it. But its influence is spreading. It doesn’t fight for land, power, or survival. It fights for control over reality itself. To resist extinction, humanity forged the Sentinel Order, an elite force trained to battle both the warring species and the encroaching nightmares of Velmoria. Every teenager is forced into the Academy, a brutal proving ground where only the strongest earn the right to fight for the future. He was never meant to be chosen. A boy with no name, no bloodline, no power. A discarded outcast, beaten, hated, and left to rot. His family laughed when his name appeared. His enemies sharpened their blades. And the world? It had already written him off. But when he awakens... the war will change forever.

Beneath the bustling city， the shadows of the apocalypse lurked. The black spores spread silently， twisting bodies and minds. Gin's lab made some people disappear without a trace， turned others into monsters， and some into the rich. Now it was the turn of a mysterious young man， Mo Wen， to make his choice...but he made the wrong one. “Gin， with a sinister smile， grew curious about what Mo Wen was mumbling. He brought his ear close to Mo Wen's lips， only to hear a faint voice: 'Dad， I'm so scared...'“

When God offers you three wishes, what would be your wish. When Ray Crown was browsing the internet on his free time, a sudden dialogue appeared on his monitor. Ray naturally thought it was an advertisement or a bug and pressed exit but there was no result. the screen dialogue was still there. Seeing that there was no immediate solution, he regrets using his office desktop for his entertainment. After thinking for a few seconds, ray helplessly started answering the quiz. After mental struggle btw cultivation and strong body which both are in golden color, he chooses strong body. Even if he chooses cultivation, in what age we are and how come we still talk about cultivation. As a responsible citizen and A+ grade student we should think practically. As for the second option there are options such as talisman master, alchemist, formation, wizard spell learning, spirit eye etc... he chose spirit eye. As for the last wish, Ray chose the only golden option 3) generate all kinds of currency and clicked submission. After few seconds of submission, the dialogue box closed, and he got control of his system back. Greeting the ancestor of the person who hacked his computer in various languages, he immediately resumed his work so he could leave to his house faster. As soon as he finished his work, ray packed his stuff and left to his home. On the way he bought his dinner and entered his house. After entering his house, he was shocked to find he was not in his house but in wild jungle and door he just entered has disappeared.

Six strangers wake up in a labyrinthine city of stone, surrounded by towering, silent gray structures. They don’t know why they’re here. They remember nothing… except the outside world, like a distant, unreachable memory. At the center of a plaza, a screen dictates tasks in exchange for food and supplies. But at night, the rules change—red lights flicker on, and turrets shoot down anyone who dares to move. Escape seems impossible. Yet, the city shifts. Towers vanish. Bridges appear without reason. And something—or someone—is watching them. Their only option? Survive. But at what cost?

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In a world where assassins and bounty hunters thrive under the shadows of global corruption, Asahi Kuragari was nothing more than a timid errand boy for the infamous S-Rank Squad No.5. But everything changed the day he was betrayed—left to die during a covert mission beneath the ruins of an ancient Genesis Core facility. When the cores detonated, they didn’t kill him. They transformed him. Now reborn as Hollow Fang, a ruthless specter clad in black flame and vengeance, Asahi walks the path of retribution. With powers that defy the natural order and a resolve carved in blood, he sets out to dismantle the twisted underworld that cast him aside—one corpse at a time.

Zee, Tania adalah penyihir dari kota suci Einzbern mereka menjadi murid terbaik Carlotta dari lima sahabat yang kemudian Zee dan Tania terpental ke kota London setelah mereka di kejar para goblin Petualangan, aksi akan terus bergulir dari tiap kota yang mereka loncati untuk memperkuat sihir mereka Dan akan banyak sihir bergandengan dengan beberapa teknologi bahkan beberapa item yang akan mereka dapat dari tiap kota yang mereka loncati

No one ever thought that the population of people known as "ESPER" could increase. Unfortunately, some metaphysical activities resulting from a work accident have also become a global problem. For years, the United Nations had to lie to the world that the current conditions were fine. Those who were invisible moved in tandem with the development of human technology. Living a normal life is indeed a demand, no matter if someone is an esper. But is it possible? Especially this story begins with an individualistic guy. A regular student who is just an ordinary youth. What is love? What is the past? How do we live? Why are we afraid of death? Where is our position in this wheel of life? How worthy are we to be called...human? "The Endless Hollow"

In a world where Jōki—power fueled by human emotion—rules society, Luka Viazemsky is an anomaly. Born without emotions, he cannot wield Jōki. He cannot even perceive it. Deemed worthless, discarded, and left to die, Luka is forced into the Undermaze, a lawless city beneath Kislevia where survival is a daily battle. Under the guidance of a masked warrior, he learns the ways of Null Energy—a power unlike anything the world has seen. But in the shadows, forces beyond his understanding move against him. A corrupt hero. A lost sister. A dying race. And at the heart of it all—a buried truth that will shake the world. To reclaim his destiny, Luka must fight against warriors, assassins, and the rising threat of the Xeno. And along the way, he will uncover a secret so terrifying—it could destroy both humanity and himself.

In a world where magic and shadows intertwine, Emma, a determined and enigmatic Veilwalker, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Hollowborn and the fractured realms that they threaten to destroy. Her quest for love and understanding leads her into the heart of a dangerous web of deceit, where nothing is as it seems and the lines between light and darkness are blurred. Haunted by whispers of a forgotten prophecy and a past she can barely recall, Emma finds an unlikely ally in Liam, a brooding warrior with a dark and hidden past tied to the Hollowborn and their ancient cults. Together, they discover a powerful artifact known as the Heartstone, capable of unlocking immense magic—magic that could restore balance or unravel the very fabric of their world. But the deeper they dive into the mystery, the more they realize that the Hollowborn are not merely enemies to be defeated, but embodiments of the realm’s ancient flaws—dark forces woven into the very heart of magic itself. As the architects of destruction lurk in the shadows, Emma and Liam must face not only the powerful magic threatening to consume everything they hold dear but also the growing bond between them that could either save or doom them. With realms shattered, pasts uncovered, and hearts intertwined, The Hollow Lie is a thrilling blend of mystery, fantasy, and romance, where the ultimate fight is not just for survival, but for the future of a world torn apart by lies, deceit, and the pursuit of forbidden magic. As they confront the dark forces of the Hollowborn, Emma and Liam will face betrayals, awaken forgotten powers, and decide if their love can be the key to unlocking the truth—or if it will be their undoing.

Daphne Ross was a rising star in Steel City and was taking Hollywood by storm but her shiny life and career crashed down after she was betrayed and framed by her stepsister and a man who swore he loved her to the moon and back. After being unjustly convicted, she spends two years behind bars. Emerging from prison, Daphne is not the same woman she once was and is out for the blood of those who wronged her. Daphne embarks on a journey to expose her transgressors, destroy their lives and take back her crown. But the journey ahead can't be embarked on alone, so she seeks help from Quinn Cy who becomes her business partner and maybe something more.

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Their lives were similar to the two sides of a coin. In order to flee from a perpetually toxic relationship, she offers to him, a proposal he would have never expected. Diego Raymond, desperate to prevent the element from being revealed, has no other option but to concur. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" Dennis, the man she acknowledged as her Older brother, posed that question, while glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. There are still people I treasure in this place. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will her Destiny be actualized, saving those which she held dear to her heart? Or will she be overwhelmed by the challenges of her new world, succumbing gradually underneath the waves, which seek to devour Her whole, perishing alongside her family?

A scream echoes as Nero crashes into a world where nightmares bleed into reality. Stripped of his past, hunted by horrors, and tormented by a voice that feeds on his amnesia, Nero must confront the terrifying truth of who—or what—he truly is to survive. Meanwhile, Thalira Kyros is torn from her world and thrown into this strange land. With her family’s fate a mystery, she must navigate her doubts and the dangers around her, determined to uncover the truth and find her place in a world she never expected.

Rain, a young boy, was part of an expedition to escape a dangerous forest. Trapped with a group of survivors, he uses his sharp wits and resourcefulness to navigate the forest's challenges. If he manages to break free, he hopes to pursue a life of adventure, filled with new dangers and mysteries to explore.

In the mystical world where werewolves, and vampires were arch enemies, Andrea, a lowlife Omega escaped from her pack after been raped immediately she was mated to Klaus, soon to be Alpha. The vampire's King Jackson is feared by all, and sundry especially the werewolves. He has ordered that any wolves found in the vampire land, New Orleans should be killed, and their heads brought in the platter of gold. However, destiny has a different part for Andrea. Hems, one of the guards to the vampire King, found her unconscious body in the border that demarcated the werewolves,  and the Vampires. Hems contemplated on whether to kill her as their rule requires or take her to their King Jackson. He finally brought her to the King, and after explaining the situations of things to Jackson, he mandated that Andrea should be taken to the room till she wakes. Upon entering the room where Andrea laid by the Vampire King, he was drawn to her, and at that moment, he realized that he had found his mate.  On arrival by the vampire's family doctor, he discovered that Andrea had been taking some drugs which is gradually making her wolveless. What will be the fate of Andrea in the Vampire land when she wakes? Will she accept the dreaded vampire King as her mate or will she decline? Who must have been giving her those medicines to take away her wolf form? Let's find out in this beautiful story

Whispers of an Unwritten City is a collection of short myths and urban legends from Colombia, where forgotten gods, ancient curses, and modern stories blend to reveal the hidden soul of the cities. Through these tales, the author seeks to capture the magic, mystery, and raw essence of Colombian culture.