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In a world torn apart by conflicts, where the forces of light and darkness wage an endless battle, towering mountains and vast seas separate two distinct kingdoms. In the east, laws ensure peace among the kingdoms and packs, under the rule of a powerful sorceress who strives to maintain balance. Meanwhile, in the west, the shadows consume everything, ruled by a merciless pack alongside dark sorcerers and exiled vampires, cast out for their crimes. Amidst this turmoil, a being is born, carrying a legacy divided between light and darkness. His parents were slain in a bloody conspiracy, leaving him alone in a world governed by cruelty and betrayal. There is no place for the weak here, and strength alone is not enough to survive. But he does not seek mere survival… he seeks vengeance. As the threads of past and present intertwine and buried secrets emerge, he must make a choice: break free from the shackles that bind him or become just another shadow in the cycle of war. In a world ruled by the strong, there is no place for mercy… Either you carve your path, or you are crushed beneath those more powerful than you.

In a world ruled by power-hungry sects and ancient clans, the Netherborn Dominion was once a force of unmatched might, harnessing the chaotic energy of the Abyss. But betrayal led to its fall, its name whispered only in fear and forgotten tales. Now, centuries later, the Obsidian Altar awakens, its dark power rekindled by the return of the Eternal Sovereign—a figure of legend and terror. Gathering a band of outcasts, wanderers, and the desperate, the Sovereign begins to rebuild the Dominion, determined to reclaim its place at the pinnacle of the world. Kael, a young cultivator cursed with untamed dark Qi, is drawn into the Sovereign’s enigmatic fold. With each battle, trial, and deadly mission, Kael learns that power demands sacrifice, and the Abyss takes as much as it gives. Alongside hardened allies like Ryn, a blade-sharp warrior haunted by loss, and Sylas, a rogue whose wit hides deadly precision, Kael must navigate a world of shifting loyalties and escalating war. As the Emberlight Clan rises against them, the Dominion sets its sights on relics of the past—artifacts that could tip the balance of power. But the Abyss is no passive force. It whispers promises of greatness even as it reveals Kael’s darkest fears. The path of the Abyss is one of chaos and conquest, but the question remains: can Kael and the Dominion control its power—or will it consume them all? "Dominion of Shadows" is a tale of dark fantasy, power, and redemption, where alliances are forged in fire, strength is tested in shadow, and the price of ambition may be the soul itself.

A normal life is something we all want. But in a world where there is only chaos, such a thing remains a fantasy. Ryuga Xicor, a former student of the Nexus Empire`s Magic Academy becomes one of the five beings who can fight the last war. But the cost of ending the war becomes too much. With him also being sealed in Netherworld for over a thousand years. Waking from a seal after 1752 years, Ryuga Xicor learns that the world he knew despises him as a man who killed the former Grown Princess. Unbeknownst to everyone, Ryuga had a secret relationship with Irla whom her father - the Emperor- totally disapproved of. Instead of clearing his name, Ryuga challenges the Nexus empire, The Primes who are the pillars of the empire, while hiding his true motives under the guise of a villain.

A boy with no name, no past, and no purpose. Born into a world that does not recognize him, he is nothing more than a forgotten existence. Yet, deep within his soul lies a dormant power—one that even the gods once feared. Unbeknownst to him, he was not always this way. In another world, in another life, he was a being so terrifying that even the Goddess of Fate and the Goddess of Reincarnation broke the laws of heaven to erase him. But fate is not so easily rewritten. His soul survived, cast into a new reality where magic, aura, and divine beings shape the world. When fragments of his past begin to resurface, the question remains—what will he do? Will he seek revenge against the gods who once condemned him? Will he challenge fate itself and carve his own path of domination? Or will he abandon the past and embrace the life of an ordinary man? As powerful forces begin to stir, watching his every move, he stands at a crossroads. The gods thought they had erased him, but they only delayed the inevitable. Now, as the shadows of his past creep closer, the world will soon learn the truth—some beings are never meant to be forgotten.

The year is 2025. A devout Christian named Arthur Bennett wins a lottery to participate in a revolutionary virtual reality experience at a high-tech company called Elysium. The program utilizes a unique VR pod to immerse users in a world based on a popular anime. As the other participants—a mix of personalities with varying degrees of anime knowledge—prepare to enter the simulation, Arthur remains the only one who has never indulged in anime. Upon entering this new world, he discovers an unsettling truth: pain is excruciatingly real, despite the creators' claims of a dampened pain response. He eventually finds himself trapped in prison, unable to log out, and demanding to be released from the program. Calls go unanswered, and the world of ninjas becomes a nightmare where hunger, thirst, hygiene, and even death are all real. Angered that he was deceived, he abandons all sense of logic and vows to become a villain no one would have ever anticipated.

Once a notorious death row inmate, Crazy had no memory of his past. Only a life spent rotting away in a padded cell, his only concern, the Rats. His reality was a gray blur, defined only by isolation and confusion. But everything changed when he was suddenly dragged into a fantasy world, summoned as a 'Hero', and got a mysterious 'System' painfully and forcefully integrated into him. Now, free in an unfamiliar realm, Crazy is determined to unravel the mystery of his past and the strange yet familiar world he’s been cast into. But with his fractured mind, godlike strength, and a hidden, terrifying secret... He may be more dangerous than anyone realizes. What kind of man is he, and what does he truly want? Survival? Redemption? Or something far darker? But still, crazy is crazy, after all. (Rewrite)

Tiara was killed in the real world and then reincarnated to live in the body of a noblewoman in the novel she read named Claudia Ambelynn. When she lived in the novel world, she was reunited with the main protagonist who was her husband who was killed in the real world. In addition, she also met the murderer in the novel world and also played the role of the main protagonist's older brother who was known as the most cruel character. It was not that easy for Tiara to live in the novel world written by her husband. She had to carry out a mission that she had to conquer the heart of the antagonist, Duke Harry, in order to return to the real world. This made Tiara think, if she lived in Claudia's body and married Harry, then she could take revenge on the murderer who killed her husband in the real world. The way to do that, she would try everything so that Harry would really fall in love with her. She was forced to cancel her engagement with Harris in order to take revenge on Duke Harry. How did Claudia succeed in conquering Duke Harry's heart?

Murder and war. That is the only thing known by the people in this world. Hundreds of years of endless slaughter. A futuristic society, where those capable of using mana are known as witches and wizards. Endless conflict, both internal and external. A young boy named Raiden-who attends one of the 7 grand magic academies which trains magicians for war- finds it increasingly harder to keep hold of his mission: Protect Kami, with every day, as the already tipping balance between magicians and non-magicians, teeters even more. Also on Royal Road!

Collin Kiryuu walks into Nexus High with one goal—to leave her past behind and prove she’s more than the rumors that follow her. She keeps her head down, her words sharp, and her secrets buried deep. But starting over isn’t easy when everyone’s waiting for you to fail. Determined to win no matter what, Collin navigates a world of rivalry and ambition, playing by her own rules. She refuses to be underestimated, but she also refuses to let anyone get too close. Trust is a weakness she can’t afford. She’s here to change her story, to fight her way to the top without losing herself in the process. But the past has a way of catching up, and Collin must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her future. This is Collin Kiryuu. Strong. Smart. Unbreakable. But everyone has a limit... and she’s about to find hers.

The year is 2068. For his entire life he has wondered what he is and how he is able to do the things he does. He does not believe he is a member of the Genome Program as so many have told him. An Extinction Level Event occurs on Earth and propels him and his friends nearly 500 years into the future. It has become a world none of them were ever prepared for, yet it also begins to unravel the mystery of what they truly are. Martin discovers his true history, his true identity, and the answers to the questions he has asked all of his life begin to take shape. Only not into what he had ever imagined. He is a Spartan. Born a Spartan and so much more. His roots are in Sparta, but even more lies beyond everything he has come to believe to be true. Read and discover with him.

As princess of the Xue Kingdom, Xue Yin is determined to leave the family. Being mistreated for so many years has led her to leave the Xue Kingdom desperately. As the daughter of the most powerful royal angel in the immortal world, Xue Yin possessed no angelic powers until she met the Ye vampire king, Ye Che, one of the most powerful vampires in all of the immortal world. However, she thought he would nurture her but he ended up using her for something else. On her run from Ye Che, Xue Yin met a kind man, a man who would change her life forever, Zi Mo, the son of the High Gods. What will happen to Xue Yin?

In the midst of a brutal war, dark elf assassin Arden is tasked with retrieving vital plans from a light elf enemy. His mission uncovers a deadly weapon—a gun created by dwarves using black powder—that threatens to change the course of the conflict. Teaming up with Berdine, a half-human, half-feline master healer, Arden navigates treacherous terrains and deadly confrontations to prevent the weapon from falling into enemy hands. They capture Prince Eryndor, who reveals an internal plot to overthrow King Faelor and seize the weapon. With General Ninloth coordinating their efforts, Arden and Berdine split their forces. Arden leads an infiltration to stop the coup, while Ninloth and Berdine aim to secure or destroy the weapon plans. As they face magic, betrayal, and their own moral dilemmas, they must act swiftly to protect their kingdom. "War Crimes" is a high-stakes fantasy of dark magic, shifting loyalties, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

"On that day, Zach Harper died-" Or at least that was how it was supposed to be. I died. But there was good news, and bad news. The good news; I was reincarnated! Transmigrated into the World of Aethoria! Holy fuck, miracles do happen! But the bad news was, "Huh? What's this?" ... [DING!] A New Quest has been issued:- Type:- SURVIVAL Name:- Quest To Becoming Stronger: Description: The {Great Calamity} is coming...Get stronger and survive. Duration-: ... Reward:- ... Penalty:- Death, ??? ] ... I had to survive. •••• Join the discord! https://discord.gg/3E6p8AdQVR ••• Stone goals will be re-updated soon.

To Love, To Lose, To Heal is a poignant journey through love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It follows a soul who loved deeply, lost painfully, and is now left to pick up the shattered pieces of a heart that once beat for another. In a world where love is both salvation and destruction, the struggle with lingering emotions, haunting memories, and the weight of what could have been. Torn between holding on and letting go, between the past and an uncertain future, they must confront their pain, their fears, and the truth they’ve been avoiding, healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about finding the strength to live again. This novel is a raw, intimate exploration of love’s beautiful agony, the wounds it leaves behind, and the resilience it takes to rise again. To Love, To Lose, To Heal is for anyone who has ever loved too much, lost too deeply, and still found the courage to heal.

In the neon-drenched dystopia of Neo-Babylon, a war rages between warring factions, but Kai Stroud, a rogue operator, has no allegiance—just a mission to survive. When a routine job goes south, Kai stumbles upon a secret tied to his missing family: encrypted data locked inside his own brain—a digital blueprint for something powerful enough to shift the balance of the entire war. Now, every faction wants a piece of him. Hunted by corporate enforcers, anarchist hackers, cyber-cultists, and mercenary warlords, Kai is forced into a deadly game of survival. Along the way, he forms uneasy alliances with six formidable women, each with their own reasons for chasing him down: Selene Voss, the cold and ruthless Corporate Enforcer sent to capture him, who begins to question her orders. Rox Callahan, the Rebel Hacker who sees him as a rival and ally in equal measure. Nyx-7, the enigmatic AI Worshipper drawn to the secrets within his mind. Valeria Kane, the fearless Cyberpunk Gangster who respects power—and Kai’s unpredictability intrigues her. Mira Sorelli, the Idealistic Officer torn between duty and what’s right. Raven Locke, the Drifter Mercenary who prefers watching from the sidelines—until Kai forces her to care. As Kai and his growing crew unravel the truth, they uncover a hidden organization manipulating the war from the shadows—a faction that believes humanity is obsolete and seeks to replace it with a new cybernetic species. At the heart of it all? A rogue AI with a god complex, an army of machine-controlled soldiers, and a plan to erase organic life entirely. With Neo-Babylon on the brink of destruction, Kai and his team must fight, outsmart, and outlast their enemies to bring down the true puppet masters. But the closer they get to victory, the more Kai’s past, his family’s fate, and the truth about his own existence come into question. And with his six rivals-turned-allies all falling for him in their own ways, his personal life is just as explosive as the war itself. In the end, Kai must make the ultimate choice: Save the world—or disappear into the shadows. Destroy the enemy—or become something new. Choose a side—or carve his own path. Because in Neo-Babylon, loyalty is a lie, survival is war, and love is the deadliest battlefield of all.

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.

a broken child soldier loses his life in a government raid on their rebel camp finds himself in a world full of war and brutality he finds himself in a world that accepts his insanity with open arms a shield and spear and the freedom he's always longed for.

In a world of magic and mystery, Mingyu, a deadly shadow assassin, seeks vengeance against the righteous Mages, who he believes are responsible for the brutal murder of his family. Consumed by his thirst for revenge, Mingyu walks a fine line between darkness and redemption. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Jiang Yichen, a young master from one of the families he had sworn to destroy. Despite their differences, Mingyu finds himself drawn to Jiang Yichen's kindness and determination, and the two form an unlikely bond. As Mingyu becomes embroiled in the quest to unlock Jiang Yichen’s hidden potential, he begins to question his own motivations, as he realizes that there might be more to the story of his family’s demise than he initially thought.

Frieda Evans, the daughter of the former Royal head physician is required to treat the Dark Lord's illness or she dies. After being tricked into marrying the scheming king, she gradually realizes that he isn't all that he seems and maybe the cure to his heart disease is a little... love?

The cataclysm happened quickly. Portals appeared and monsters invaded earth. People awakened powers and fought back. And after one month. [Channel 16379 earth has opened up] Beings called constellations came and showered awakened with support and powers. I even got a gift from one [Constellation Fighting goddess: is gifting you an item!] [Obtained item: Constellation's sword(SS+)] With that weapon I became the strongest awakened and struggled to keep humanity alive. But that's all useless history now. The world has gone to shit. With the appearance of otherworldly corruption the world didn't stand a chance. It gave immeasurable power for a price.

Lost Lands? Fantasies live in such lands. Lands of horror. Lands of giving. What is in such a place? Follow Kota Zhi through his adventure through these lands. Survival is not guaranteed.

Once began the tale of a legend, That was unrivaled and skyrocketed through the ranks of people.... He eventually won through the war, the battles that he had to face and won almost every time and never gave up even though all hope seemed to be lost.

If the world wants to erase my name from history, then I will write it back with blood and laughter!

“They're not dead,” “They are alive… watching and laughing from the shadows as we all fall into our coffins.” The Domains had grown weaker, and the Gate of Oblivion had finally collapsed, weaving ancient terrors back into existence. Ripped from their reality, three strangers were plunged into a nightmarish dimension where death was permanent, and survival was an illusion. Every full moon, the Otherworlders were judged with simple but merciless rules—succeed and walk further in hell, fail and be annihilated. ___ Elias Valor, a ruthless hitman for a local mafia, was no stranger to violence, but the dreads of this dimension pushed him beyond insanity as he stumbled against two other anomalies—Lysandra, a sinister healer, and Malachi, a mad prophet. With each mission, they descended deeper into a world where their deadly and mystic skills were both a weapon and a curse. Haunted by their past sins and the forgotten horrors of the dimension, they had to navigate brutal landscapes where survival came at a price too steep to pay. As the lines between reality and nightmare blurred, they faced a dark truth: the greatest threat might not be the dimension, but the darkness they once were. “The clock has stopped—but the true game has not even started.”

Ezren Veydrion awakens to a world that is not his own. Once an ordinary man, he now finds himself in a realm where magic rules, monsters roam, and Awakeners wield powers granted by a system-like force. Yet, unlike others, Ezren is no mere Awakened—he is an anomaly, a being unbound by the laws of existence. The system welcomes him with an ominous message: > [Congratulations for successfully Crossing-Over the world] > [First Mission Assigned] [1. Register yourself as an Awakened-hunter. 2. Level up to 10th level to obtain a “Class.”] But something is wrong. He does not belong to any Realm. Not to Life, Death, Chaos, or Void. Instead, he is chosen by the Shadow, a force unseen, undetected, and forbidden—a power that lurks between all Realms, allowing him to absorb their essence, infiltrate their laws, and bend them to his will. The ancient rulers of existence—the Guardians of the Realms—call him a mistake, a threat that must be erased. For his very presence disrupts the balance, unraveling the veil that holds this world together. But why was he brought here? Why does this world feel like it’s hiding something? And why does he feel as though his existence was never meant to be? As Ezren grows stronger, he embarks on a journey not just for survival, but for answers—answers that may change everything he knows about himself… and this reality. --- Expect the novel to be with Dark-Mysterious, Action-fantasy and system-based elements integrated, not focused on Leveling-Up but more on Mysteries. Chapters uploaded with an average 700 words per chapter.

Shadow of Glory is an epic dark fantasy tale, where the fates of heroes and villains intertwine in a deadly conflict for power and survival. In a world ruled by dead gods and corrupt nobles, Lodtrack, a peasant prodigy in combat, faces forces beyond his understanding. Despite being chosen as the bodyguard of the future lord, Leonor, his destiny will be marked by betrayal, internal struggles, and a dark power that threatens to consume everything he knows. When a bloody war and the assassination of the emperor unleash total chaos, Lodtrack must navigate through broken alliances, hidden secrets, and ancient enemies. Alongside Leonor and a group of unexpected allies, he will confront demons, treacherous elves, and the threat of an ancient power that controls the fate of all. But in this world where light and shadow blend, even the bravest heroes must face the darkness within themselves. In Shadow of Glory, each victory is a condemnation, and every sacrifice could be the key to changing the fate of the empire… or destroying it entirely.

Number 1: Kidnap his Wife. Number 2: Great, the bitch is gone. Stage an accidentally-on-purpose meet up to get his attention. Number 3: Have his eyes on me the whole night. Number 4: Engage him just at the last minute and let him take me home. Number 5: Experiment: take one; put a gun to the bastard's head. The last thing Indigo Mae expected was for a terror from her past to come knocking on her door at midnight. And by all means, the last thing she could have possibly hoped for was this little visit to be the reason she gets roped into a twisted and deathly experiment with the most dangerous man in the continent as her labrat. All Indigo ever wanted was a breakthrough. Unfortunately, life has other surprises. And it all begins with her getting thrown, hands tied, into a sinister Mafia world of conspiracies, lies, desires and death. Or, in other words, Alessandro Ferrara.