What They Do In The Shadows

Whispers in the Velvet Shadows This heart of Ilyana nightrose, a heart that has survived a lifetime's worth of lies and loss, was looking for safe haven in eclipsia's magical forest, which keeps its secrets wrapped in whispers dark as the shadows. In her ancient forests, hauntingly beautiful ruins, there was something even more than quiet in the night. She discovers a world dancing on the verge of darkness and light. The road that Ilyana is destined to tread converges with the enigmatic, mystery-ridden stranger. He throws her into a mess of peril and intrigue she can't quite wriggle free from - a threat and a protector in the same person. Forbidden emotions toss and turn between them, but Ilyana has to find her way through this labyrinth of old powers, hidden realms, and curses left and right, which could easily alter her course in life. As the truth unravels, she becomes inexorably tied to starfall realm and forces that seem to threaten all she holds dear. It is her courage, love, and strength that will be put to the test as she learns of powers within herself and a delicate balance between ruin and redemption. It's time for Ilyana to make up her mind whether she would accept the darkness within her or become the light that dispels it all through betrayal, moral dilemmas, and long-buried secrets. Every choice has a price, and even love is a dangerous weapon in eclipsia forest and starfall realm. This is a mystery, romance, and transformation journey into the heart of the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and the greatest truths are hidden in the shadows of whispers in the velvet.

In a world where stars once gave power and guidance, the sky has been broken. A powerful being called Orion shattered the constellations, causing their fragments to fall to earth. These fragments give incredible abilities to those who find them, but the power is dangerous and often corrupts its users. While most of the gods who guard the sky are now weakened, one named Astraea sees potential in a young man called Kael. She chooses him for an important mission: collect the scattered star fragments, restore the constellations, and fix the broken sky. The story follows Kael's journey as he takes on this enormous task, facing those who want to use the fragments' power for themselves. —--- The Shattered Sky is an epic fantasy of cosmic proportions, filled with breathtaking battles, complex power struggles, and a protagonist whose growth inspires as much as it astounds. Prepare to witness the rebirth of the sky, one chapter at a time.

Fleeing poverty and danger, sixteen-year-old Li Ang escapes to Gotham City aboard a smuggler’s ship, only to awaken memories of a past life as a Taoist cultivator. In a modern world devoid of spiritual energy, Li Ang must adapt ancient techniques to survive Gotham's crime-infested streets. Caught between the criminal underworld and encounters with legendary figures like Batman, Li Ang struggles to find balance between Eastern wisdom and Western chaos. As his power grows, so does his burden: to confront not just Gotham’s darkness but the spiritual decay of an entire era. Will Li Ang restore harmony to a fractured world, or will he become another shadow among Gotham's ruins? A tale of reincarnation, mysticism, and morality unfolds in this gripping urban fantasy.

"If somehow you could rewrite your life's greatest sins." Damien Vryce, a hard-hearted killer, was hanged for tyranny. He found himself awoken one year ahead of his fall. Having recollections from his past, he swore to make amends and save himself from the gallows. In the path of redemption lay treachery, conspiracies under the surface, and an unlikely, but hot love with the unknown woman, Amara Draven. As Damien sows the seeds of distrust by laying ruin to his past empire of fear, he recognizes that redemption considers the acknowledgement of the sins that have been committed along with the crossing of the line from sin to repentance. An entire kingdom lies in the threshold of war, enemies imbued with greed lurk in the shadows, and the second chance for Damien may well be the last. 20 power stones = 2 extra chapter 4 golden ticket = 2 extra chapter

Scarlet was enrolled in the Villainess Academy to learn how the world of evil truly operates. She possessed hearts so pure and innocent that were often considered naive, easily believing whatever she was told, which made her seem foolish in the eyes of others. A girl with no mana, no aura, cannot summon a spirit, or execute a magic. Her parents, worried that her innocence and inability to survive in the world would be her downfall, they enrolled her in the Villainess Academy, hoping they would learn the harsh realities of the world and toughen up. In the academy where she was bullied and belittle, Scarlet met someone who would protect her. But this person is hiding in shadow

Warning: 21+ Dark Romance Zone! Explicitly written in dark, sensual diction. Cry of the Valley Kings On a night of fire and blood, the Demon King Arthur annihilated everything, erasing the Naaldlooshi name from history. Yet, amidst the destruction, a single child destined to change the world was carried away into the shadows. Seven years later, Taylor, the last heir of Naaldlooshi, lives hidden deep within an enchanted forest, unaware of the immense power coursing through her veins. Meanwhile, Arthur's dark ambitions inch closer to fruition, forcing three cursed princes—Ethan, the cold-hearted vampire; Liam, the wolf hybrid; and Alexander, the shadowy tactician—to rise and challenge the encroaching darkness. As secrets that threaten the world unravel, Taylor discovers she is no mere heir. She is a Skinwalker, a being so feared that even demons tremble at her existence. Torn between survival and destiny, she must decide: will she run from her fate, or will she embrace her heritage and stand against the shadows hunting her? The Valley of Kings has fallen. Will the last heir rise before it’s too late?

Captain Elizabeth Vinea - an officer with the 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron has been tasked with a retrieval mission. Her team of four, are two occupy the ruined township of Lycoa and unearth the entrance to a demonic gate reportedly located underneath the now devastated city. Reports indicated a relic from within the gate is to be retrieved at all costs. "Intel's here and there, not much to go on, I know. Nevertheless, I'm entrusting this mission to you Cpt. Vinea. We need bodies on the field, and we need them immediately." The Colonel handed over the mission brief to the saluting officer. "Understood, Colonel, we depart for Lycoa at once." "Godspeed." The captain left with her new orders in hand, the colonel - once the doors to his office were close: snickered, and begrudged: "...Damned demons...what could they be plotting now..." before continuing on with his desk-work.

In the dusty, gloom-shrouded streets of Neo-Tokyo, where sunlight barely managed to filter through the rubble and ruined buildings, an eerie silence hung over the city. In this post-apocalyptic world, where survival was an art and power determined everything, stood a singular man, masked and shrouded in shadows. Kaito Yukimura, known in the underworld as the "Shadow of the Desert," strode steadily through the dark alleys, his modern gas mask hiding his face and his black-and-white jacket billowing behind him like a banner of mystery and elegance in a desolate world. His reputation preceded his presence, his movements were silent but lethal, and his presence was a constant reminder that, in this world of chaos and despair, there were those who still maintained control in the shadows. On this particularly dark night, Kaito was on a secret mission, chasing a rumor that floated in the whispers of the alleys. A rumor of a lost artifact, a treasure hidden in the depths of the city, that promised power and wealth for those brave or desperate enough to seek it out. And so, with his fate entwined with the dark threads of Neo-Tokyo, Kaito stepped into the shadows once again, ready to face the dangers that lurked around every corner and uncover the secrets hidden in the darkest corners of the city.

Marina Vasiliev, the only daughter of a powerful political family, uncovers a secret that could destroy an entire political party—a secret her father would do anything to keep hidden. When her family orders her death to protect their reputation, Marina is forced to flee, with nowhere to turn but to Viktor Castellano, the ruthless Mafia boss whose power is as feared as his past is mysterious. Viktor, known for his cold, calculating nature, sees an opportunity in Marina’s dangerous knowledge. He agrees to offer her protection in exchange for the one thing she’s not willing to give—her loyalty, and ultimately, her body. With the weight of a deadly secret in her hands, Marina becomes entangled in Viktor’s world of shadows, where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every corner. As the Mafia boss and the heiress are drawn together by their shared peril, the lines between obligation and desire blur. With enemies on all sides and the threat of betrayal ever-present, Marina must decide whether to stay true to her own instincts or surrender to Viktor’s dark hold. Will their tenuous alliance turn into something more—or will the secrets between them tear them apart, leaving them both trapped in a web of deception and dangerous passion? Entwined in Shadows is a gripping, forbidden romance where survival, trust, and love are tested in a world where nothing is ever truly as it seems.

The New Republic faces a new threat, The Path of the Open Hand, a cult, is causing turmoil in the Senate. Senator Kaydel Ko Connix, former Resistance fighter, becomes the target of an assassination attempt. Assigned to protect her, Jedi Knight Finn and his Padawan, Link Na'tina, are drawn into the conflict. As Finn and Link fend off the threat, Jedi Masters Rey Skywalker, and Ben Solo, investigate the source of the assassination plot.

Synopsis for Shadows in the Basement Here is the blurb: "The Basement Killer" is a chilling Gothic thriller that follows the story of Joseph Peterson, a serial killer whose descent into darkness was shaped by his traumatic childhood and his father's betrayal. As Joseph grows up, his dark impulses escalate from harming small creatures to committing brutal murders in the confines of his basement lair. The narrative explores the psychological factors that drive Joseph's thirst for violence and the potential confrontation between the killer and those determined to stop his reign of terror. With its brooding atmosphere and exploration of the consequences of childhood trauma, "The Basement Killer" promises to captivate readers with its suspenseful and unsettling tale.

En un mundo donde la ignorancia y la indiferencia pueden ser más poderosas que cualquier arma, un chico llamado Espía descubre que tiene el poder de borrar cualquier cosa del mundo. Después de ser ignorado y marginado por la sociedad, Espía decide utilizar su poder para cambiar el curso de la historia y hacer que la gente se dé cuenta de su existencia. Con un plan maestro en mente, Espía comienza a borrar objetos, personas y lugares, creando un caos y un misterio que nadie puede explicar. Mientras la ciudad de Ashwood se sume en el caos, Espía se convierte en el centro de atención, pero no de la manera que esperaba.

What if the peaceful life you cherished was ripped away in an instant? For Kai, a carefree gamer, waking up in a world that shouldn't exist—a world he only knew from his favorite RPG—was the beginning of an unimaginable nightmare. Transported to a realm teetering on the edge of destruction, where gods and demons wage eternal war, Kai finds himself in the body of a 12-year-old boy with no past and no power. With his status unawakened and death lurking around every corner, survival seems impossible. That is, until a fateful encounter with the enigmatic Headmaster of Asgard Academy unlocks his dormant potential. Awakened as an assassin with unparalleled stealth and deadly precision, Kai must navigate a world brimming with danger and secrets. But as he uncovers the truth about his newfound powers, he realizes he’s more than just another pawn in this game of gods and demons. He’s a wild card in a rigged deck, a shadow in a world of light, and a key to a prophecy that could either save or doom them all. Faced with enemies who can tear apart worlds and allies who may harbor their own agendas, Kai must grow stronger, faster, and sharper than ever before. But can a lone assassin rise to the challenge when the weight of the universe rests on his blade? Reborn in Shadows: The Chosen Assassin is a gripping tale of survival, power, and destiny in a realm where the line between game and reality is dangerously blurred. If you crave action, mystery, and a protagonist who defies the odds, this is the story you've been waiting for. In this world, trust is a luxury. And weakness? It’s a death sentence.

In a world where the gods have forged the ultimate artifact of power the Crown of Kings, royalties from every corner of the realm prepare for a divine contest to claim dominion over all. Amidst the clash of emperors, queens, and warlords, alliances crumble and kingdoms prepare for war. Yet, unknown to these mighty rulers, an unassuming challenger without royal blood steps onto the battlefield, ready to defy destiny and the gods themselves. This story is also in Noveltoon

Synopsis of Crimson Shadows: In the vibrant yet treacherous city of Atrion, Jewel Sterling is a celebrated painter known for capturing the raw essence of human emotion. But beneath her artistic façade lies a fractured heart. Torn between love and hate, Jewel bears the scars of betrayal by Adrian Montgomery, the enigmatic man who was once her greatest love. When Adrian unexpectedly reappears, begging for her help, Jewel is thrust into a dangerous conspiracy that intertwines their fates once more. A mysterious pendant from her past, a shadowy figure issuing cryptic warnings, and an underground battle for power in Atrion force Jewel to confront the truth she’s been avoiding. As Jewel and Adrian delve deeper into a web of secrets, their unresolved passion clashes with lingering resentment, testing the boundaries of forgiveness. With danger lurking at every turn, Jewel must decide whether to risk everything for love or let hatred consume her entirely. In a world where love and hate are two sides of the same coin, Crimson Shadows explores the thin line between redemption and revenge, and the enduring question: can love truly conquer all, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

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"In a world where the extraordinary hides in plain sight, twins levin and levia lead seemingly ordinary lives. On the night of a crucial camp and a drumming competition, their destinies take a supernatural turn. Levin becomes a werewolf, and levia is transformed into a vampire. As they are forced to spend days together under one roof, their bond is tested like never before. Will they embrace their new identities or be torn apart by the very forces that now define them? A tale of friendship, courage, and discovering the extraordinary within, this story will leave you howling for more."

Many years ago, a boy's family was massacred by humans as they suspected his family practiced witchcraft which was not accepted among the people. He was traumatized and lived in fear after all the people he loved died. He feared love. Afraid that if he ends up loving anyone again, they will be taken away from him. So he became rogue, merciless, unable to control and his hate for humans grew day by day. His power made him a King whom no one dared to disobey. He had both power and looks and his looks made him a walking "temptation". He was stoic and had turned off his feelings of love and mercy. Mirabelle, a young madien who was placed on a curse at a young age. The curse was placed on her to pay for her father's sins and she was only meant to be free from the curse after a man falls in love with her. But who can fall in love with a blind girl?

The whole school of Longview is in danger. Some kids wanted to play a prank on a teacher are now suspects. But the thing is: Are the suspects the murderers? or are the real murderers still out there?

Sarah Pierce finds herself in a desperate world of high-stakes decisions and hazardous connections when her once-thriving art gallery is on the verge of closing. Enter Vane Russell, a mysterious, domineering investor whose gift of deliverance carries ties as dark and enigmatic as the man himself. Vane draws Sarah into his shady orbit, where she uncovers a world filled with secrets, deceit, and power games. Vane's penetrating stare and irresistible presence spark a conflict between her mind and emotions, blurring the borders between rescuer and captor. What starts out as a calculating arrangement quickly turns into a devouring dance of desire, trust, and betrayal. However, Vane's world is equally perilous and alluring, drawing Sarah swiftly into a complex network of enemies, intrigues, and forbidden desires. As she strives to regain her freedom, she must decide if she can trust the devil she knows or if his secrets will ruin her.

Kraken is a child who was bought by the queen to a guardian, turned to be the guardian of the whole kingdom. the Holes started to spread, and the content started to collapse under their feet. no solutions, only the strong survive.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

I felt it—a pull unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The bond. I stared at her, stunned as the realization hit me like a tidal wave. Sao was my mate. How? It wasn’t possible. I had convinced myself that the curse stripped me of this gift, that I would never have a mate. Yet, here she was, standing before me, bound to me in ways that defied logic and fate.

In the Shadows of the Night In the city's underworld, a mysterious mafia organization reigns supreme. Amidst the shadows, a young woman named Odessa crosses paths with the mafia's enigmatic leader. Their chance encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, drawing Odessa into a world of intrigue, deception, and danger. As she becomes entangled in the mafia's web, Odessa must navigate the treacherous landscape of loyalty, power, and forbidden attraction. Will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her, or will she find a way to shine a light on the secrets that haunt the night?

~it was midnight I was trying to take a sip of my drink (blood) when I heard footsteps~

"In a world where darkness reigns, the shadows are not just mere darkness - they're living, breathing entities that devour humans for food. For Shinji, a young boy from the esteemed Homuragi clan, the shadows are the embodiment of his worst nightmare. Witnessing the brutal slaughter of his parents and entire clan by the shadowy forces, Shinji's world is shattered. Consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Kaito joins the Shadowblade organization -the organization that embodies every clan:every clan is made up by them . With the guidance of shadowblades from different clans, Shinji embarks on a perilous journey to master the Flame Shadowblades techniques His ultimate goal: to confront the enigmatic leader of the shadows, the elusive and terrifying figure known only as "Daimao Maoshi"- and slaughter him in cold blood. But as Kaito delves deeper into the mysteries of the shadows, he begins to realize that his crusade for revenge may be more complicated than he ever imagined..."