Power Stays In The Shadows

Sora Han wrote to escape. Her story about a quiet bookstore—a place that finds people at just the right moment—lived quietly online, chapter by chapter, for years. Almost no one noticed. Except for one reader. But life moved on. Sora stopped writing. She let the story fade. Until one day, it goes viral. When she returns, she discovers the truth: that one reader who never left is Rin—a rising idol whose music once saved her on her loneliest nights. Their paths don’t cross on big stages or under bright lights. They meet in quiet bookstores, small towns, and the moments most people overlook. Some stories don’t need a grand ending. Some doors never really close. And sometimes, the right person has been walking with you all along. A story about the connections we carry and the words we leave behind.

warning: Not all lessons are written in books. Some are whispered in shadows. This story explores boundaries, self-discovery, and forbidden curiosity. Tread carefully. It started with deputy principal's farewell party. Now, nothing feels normal. Her skin remembers. Her thoughts wander. And the craving for more only grows stronger. Jennifer wants more.

Izzy Martinez is a spy—sharp, fearless, and untouchable. Until she meets Alexander blackwell seductive, dangerous, and never what he seems. What begins as a mission turns into a high-stakes game of obsession and betrayal. Secrets unravel. Lines blur. And in the shadows, someone always has the upper hand. She was sent to break him. But he might be the one to undo her. ---

I never planned to fall. Not in love. Not again. Not after Siyabonga. When I walked into Imbeka Secondary School on my first day of Grade 8, I had already made up my mind: no boys, no drama, no heartbreak. I told myself I was done with childish love — and maybe even boys altogether. I believed I was a lesbian. I chose peace. I chose myself. Then I met Snothando. Then I met Promise. And through them… I met him. But this is not his story. This is mine. The story of the girl who laughed louder than her pain. The one who stayed… When love walked away.

Seraphina Blackwood has always lived between two worlds—one ordinary, the other supernatural. Raised by her enigmatic grandmother in a quiet, remote town, she never imagined the truth about who she really was. But after her grandmother's sudden death, Seraphina’s world unravels. She’s not just any girl—she’s a Lobizona, a rare female werewolf, born from the forbidden union of a human and a werewolf. Now, with dangerous enemies hunting her down, she’s forced to flee the only home she’s ever known. In search of safety, she stumbles upon Lupine Academy, a hidden school high in the mountains where the supernatural world’s most powerful beings—werewolves, vampires, and witches—train and thrive. But safety remains elusive. Even at the Academy, Seraphina’s presence sparks curiosity, envy, and danger as tensions among the factions boil beneath the surface. Ronan Stormbane, a fierce Alpha-in-training with a dark, brooding presence, carries the weight of his past—a brutal attack that wiped out his entire pack. Determined never to lead again, he’s shaken by Seraphina’s arrival. From their first encounter, sparks fly, as they are drawn into a turbulent and undeniable connection neither can control. As Seraphina unravels the secrets of her lineage and the Academy’s shadowy past, she finds herself in the middle of a deadly power struggle. A rogue hybrid werewolf-vampire named Kyros is out for revenge, with Ronan in his crosshairs. And Seraphina? She’s the key to unlocking an ancient power, one Kyros is determined to possess at any cost. Complicating matters further is Ciaran Nightshade, the dangerously charming vampire prince, whose attention pulls Seraphina in unexpected directions. Torn between two worlds and two dangerous men, she battles to control the powers waking inside her. Meanwhile, whispers from the forest warn of a looming threat, and Seraphina must learn to navigate the blurred lines between friend and foe. In the end, Seraphina must make a choice: will she embrace the wild power within her, or will it consume her whole?

"This is the story of a girl who doesn't truly know who she is. She feels as though she's walking alone on an endless road made of glass - fragile, beautiful, and dangerous - chasing a destination that always slips just beyond her reach. Behind her, she sets fire to every path she's crossed, knowing there's nothing left for her if she turns back." "Inside her, two versions of herself battle silently. One is gentle, sweet-spoken like honey, easily frightened, always smiling, and often in tears. The other is cold - a fearless creature that dances with danger, thirsts for blood, and is consumed by madness. She hates herself with a passion so deep, it burns through her sanity." "She thinks the soft girl inside her has already died... But she hasn't. And one day, the mad, twisted side of her will finally kill whatever's left - leaving behind nothing but a complete monster."

In the quiet town of Ravensbrook, darkness lurks beneath the surface, whispering secrets of an ancient evil long thought to be vanquished. Emily, a determined young woman haunted by her past, discovers her connection to a mysterious family legacy when she uncovers her ancestor Eleanor’s secret journal. As shadowy forces threaten to break free, Emily teams up with Samuel, a cautious ally, to perform a perilous ritual that could seal away the darkness forever—or unleash it entirely. Torn between skepticism and desperation, Emily must decipher cryptic symbols, confront her deepest fears, and navigate a web of family secrets buried beneath Ravensbrook’s history. With time running out and the shadows growing stronger, she learns that the true evil lies not only in the darkness outside but also within the secrets they dare not reveal. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping tale of courage, mystery, and the enduring fight between light and darkness—where the past and present collide, and the shadows threaten to consume everything.

A short novel of three generations of 'abnormal' love that lived through with the family. Started from two people who loved each other too much that they started a whole lot view of love passed down for generations in their little family.

In a future not too far from our own, humanity collapses under the weight of its own arrogance. Nations fall, democracies dissolve into chaos, and global elites fuel the collapse from behind the curtain. Amid this void of order, one man rises — unknown, silent, yet unstoppable. With intelligence that defies limits, access to lost technologies, and an unshakable will, he declares himself the absolute ruler of Earth. Not through promises. Not through war. But through total control of reality itself. This marks the beginning of Kael's era — The Absolute Man. But in the shadows of power, a silent observer watches... unseen, unknown, and waiting.

In a world of fantasy, can they unravel reality? In an era of chaos and power, how much can they devour? A threatening existence is born beyond the boundaries of a world inhabited by humans, higher beings, and strange creatures. In the midst of the beautiful sceneries are filled with secrets, ancient ruins, dungeons, and a hidden system. What did they forget? With an oath, the games shall begin. Rezochi who has just recently escaped her birthplace adapts to her new found lifestyle. Thinking she can finally live peacefully, Rezo is suddenly met with constant nightmares unraveling memories of the past along with sinister voices. Join Rezochi as she learns the truth about her nightmares and the world she lives in while unknowingly entering the Seeker's path—discovering allies, enemies, new dangers, and purpose. "...we are just pawns who are desperate for the lost Holy Grail." This is a story of what we have all forgotten. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ※ "The Paradoxical Shadows" is a chaotic and immersive story filled with world-building and multiple power systems. A story that explores human comprehension and diving into the unknown—an unforgiving fantasy world. A good story for those who like MAGI and No Game No Life (in a darker atmosphere). Set in the Shiruneia-verse, this is a web-novel series written by a novice writer with a dream goal to share created worlds with power systems while also waiting to be found by those who "inherited the stars".

--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. ---

“She was born to rule empires. He was born to burn them down—especially hers.” Valeria De Luca is a walking sin in stilettos—heiress to the most feared mafia dynasty in Europe. With a tongue sharper than her stilettos and a body men would kill to worship, she plays by her own rules. No man commands her. No one dares try. Until Cassian Blackwell—a ruthless billionaire CEO with a sexy complex and a taste for dangerous women. When fate shoves them into a blood-bound marriage contract, the battlefield turns into a bedroom. He wants to tame her. She wants to destroy him. But obsession is a cruel game—and one kiss might just cost them their crowns. Power. Lust. Betrayal. In this war of seduction, the loser begs to be claimed. ---

Isaac is a young man from the outskirts of the village, who accidentally meets a group of adventurers who happen to stop by his village. A group of adventurers came to his village to kill wild animals from the Stultus Forest which always attacked the village area. Because of his closeness to the adventurer group, Isaac promised Einar, who was the leader of the adventurers, that he would become a great adventurer like them. Great power makes you strong, but a wise mind makes you alive. -Einar Ragnarsson

A night out with friends takes a dark turn when Eva vanishes without a trace. Caught in the grip of a Mafia heir with a dark obsession, she must find a way to survive the twisted world she’s been dragged into. Will she escape his trap, or become his prey?

Of course. Another story about a man dying and being reborn in a fantasy world, gaining powers, the attention of the Gods and... Wait a minute. Is it really that simple? Be reborn and become a hero all at once? Possess knowledge and automatically defeat all enemies? Be noticed by the Gods and get the meaning of life? Sounds beautiful. But frankly, it's doubtful. This is not a story of triumphant ascent. It's a journey where battles aren't always victories, losses aren't always worthy, and tears are not weakness. Everyone walks their own path. The only question is: do you really want to hear about it?

I can't stay with you, you just killed her for nothing.

The village whispers warnings: Don’t follow the voices. Don’t look at the cabin. And if it ever sees you… run. Mia didn’t listen. She saw it, buried in the mist, rotting yet untouched by time. It wasn’t abandoned. It was waiting. Watching. And now, it knows her. Because the cabin doesn’t forget. It marks its prey. And once you're marked, you can't escape. The whispers follow. The shadows crawl. The woods twist behind your back. Another girl once stood where Mia stands now... and she was never seen again. Now it’s Mia. And the cabin is hungry. Once you're marked... it will never let you go.

Who said all the dragons were scary and gruesome? Sheryl met a dragon a week ago. She was assigned as a guard to protect the mightiest dragon's son himself. The dragon prince. Except he was, in no way, how the tales predicted him to be. His name was Denzel Deon, the most beautiful and the most harmless dragon you'd ever meet. He hated being followed by his guards, especially her, now that she was always around him. And she hated not being able to stay loyal to her young master. Will the dragon prince accept her and her extremely loyal self?

"After being sold by her uncle to a young billionaire, Ruby escapes and rebuilds her life in California, becoming a powerhouse in the business world. Seven years later, she returns with a hidden past, a new identity, and a burning desire for revenge. But will her secrets be enough to protect her from the ghosts of her past?

When Anya escapes her golden cage life in Australia, she only wants two months of freedom. She meets Mai, a mysterious personality in Bangkok, and what starts as an intoxicating romance becomes a slow unravelling of lies, identities, and dangerous entanglements, one that ends with Anya never leaving Bangkok.

The world ends at the edges of the map. Or so they’ve always believed. For generations, the people of the continent have lived encircled by a vast Shroud — a veil of mist that no one returns from, believed to be the edge of reality itself. Beneath their feet lie the ruins of ancient cities, whispering forgotten names. Above, the stars pulse with strange silence. But when a remote expedition triggers a hidden beacon buried within the earth, something begins to stir beyond the Shroud — something that hears, remembers... and answers. Kael Riven is no warrior, no chosen heir to prophecy. A quiet cartographer haunted by the collapse of his border town, he lives by rules: map what you see, survive what you can’t. But when fate strands him deep in a forbidden ruin, Kael awakens as a Resonant — a rare individual able to hear and manipulate the natural frequencies that bind the world together. And he’s not the only one. Now pursued by factions that fear the truth, Kael is drawn into a sprawling mystery of lost civilizations, colossal beasts, and resonance relics that defy the laws of nature. The continent is no longer alone — and the world beyond is far more dangerous than anyone imagined. As hidden civilizations stir, forgotten gods dream, and the lines between reality and echo begin to fray… What lies beyond the Shroud — and why has it waited until now to reach back?

"Some stories don't end with love. Some hearts never heal. And some obsessions are deadly." She loved him for 12 years. For 12 years, he never looked back. Ayla Wilson's world revolved around one man-Silas Williams.A love unspoken, a devotion unseen. She was the girl who watched from the shadows, the girl who never dared to step too close. Until the night she ran. Until the night she had nowhere else to go. A forced marriage. A locked door. A father who saw her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. The walls closed in, suffocating, unbreakable. Then came the escape. A wedding gown stained with rain and desperation. Footsteps pounding against the pavement. And a destination she should have never chosen. Silas Williams! But Silas was no longer the distant boy she once admired. He was untouchable. Ruthless. A man with a heart colder than she could ever imagine. A wife by law, yet a ghost in his world. A marriage that existed only in ink, hidden behind their home. A dangerous love. She told herself she could survive this. That she could live in his shadow without demanding more. Then everything changed. A loss so cruel it shattered everything.

In a fractured world where secrets rule and shadows command, three children rise -- each a prodigy, each a monster. Adrian Voss, sold into darkness by his own parents, is forged into a weapon by a clandestine European organization. They call him The Butcher, a silent reaper with eyes like dead glass and fists that never miss. Evelyn Blake, orphaned by fate and fueled by bloodlust, walks the line between chaos and charisma. Known only as Sable, she hunts monsters with a grin, trying to catch up to the one ghost she can’t outwit, the elusive top genius. And above them all, unseen but ever-present, looms The Omniscient, a faceless puppeteer of global powers, governments, and truth itself. No one knows who he is. No one knows what he wants. But they all know one thing: once he sets his gaze on you, there is no escape. As nations tremble and alliances blur, the three prodigies find their paths tangled by power, vengeance, and a truth so devastating it threatens to unravel the world. Loyalties will shatter. Blood will stain the brilliant. In the end, only shadows will remain… Shadows of the crownless.

In the world full of secrets, there are special people who fight against powerful forces to do, what others think is impossible. This is a story of Kangha, a regular boy who doesn't know his true destiny yet. But a big challenge is ahead---he must face the sorcerer a powerful being known as the strongest force in his own world. --------------------------- "The sorcerer controls his own world, where his power is unlimited and killing an ordinary person is easy." will Kangha find the strength to defeat the sorcerer and protect his people? or will he fall like so many other's who tried before? ----------- An ordinary boy, smart but unaware of his true power, begins a journey that will lead him to incredible strength. ------------- "Our powers can be a curse. Will you fight the sorcerer as an enemy, or will you be tempted to join him?" " The war took your father's life. Now, you risk the same date." The sorcerer has been unbeaten for twenty years. ---- "But l will creat my own army," ----------- "Think carefully. just because samone is right, doesn't mean they always win."