Shadow And Bone Darkling And Alina

After the tireless effort he had put into his academics, Max was finally on his way to the university of his dreams. But when Max’s biggest nightmares come to reality, Max suddenly loses his home, his family, his world… As the world of the supernatural mixes with his, Max finds himself face-to-face with death, and in a last ditch effort by his newly acquired system to save him, Max is plunged into the world of Nitmera, a world with direct opposites to his. Join Max on his journey as he discovers the dark secrets of Nitmera that threaten to wipe out all he ever knew and loved. Will he ever find his way back home? Will he defeat the dark forces that stand in his way? Will he get to see that Nitmera and Earth are more similar than he first imagined? And finally… Will he overcome the god who plays the game of death with his home world? Find out all this and more, in “The Beacon of Light and Shadow” This Novel is going to be slow-paced, so bear with the journey of character developement and story progression in general.

In the vastness of existence, where the magical and the mundane intertwine, where a skeleton - intricately connected bones - collide, we find ourselves on a journey unlike any other. It begins in a world of creaturely fantasies and seductive contradictions. At the centre of it all is Bones, a lowly, weak skeleton who possesses something special: perception. Tired of the monotonous existence of his skeletal brethren, of endless decay and hundreds of years spent in the damp, dark underground. Driven by a deep desire to discover the meaning of a real life, Bones ventured out into the world outside, a chaotic world of humans, a world full of joy, excitement and sadness... And then his path crosses with Lealia, an aristocratic girl on the run from a forced marriage and the stifling bonds of her aristocratic family. Their shy meeting forms the basis of an extraordinary relationship, a testament to the power of self-discovery and the beauty of a unique love. Together they will uncover conspiracies, face formidable enemies and fight to protect their own identities. Prepare for a story that perfectly blends dark humour with philosophical reflection, a tale where the mundane meets the magical, and an unlikely but deeply moving love story. It is a journey to find the meaning of life, the desire for freedom...

REBORN AS A SKELETON! Scammed and abandoned, Sean Jackson died a miserable death. But death wasn't the end, it was just the beginning. Reborn as a skeleton in a dark forest, Sean finds himself in a world where the undead are revered; nobles in a twisted hierarchy. Now, with nothing to lose and power he never had in life, Sean sees his chance to take everything the world denied him. (A/N: This story explores dark and mature themes including slavery, trauma, and the depths of lust and ambition. Reader discretion is advised.) ps. Discord server: https://discord.gg/fNvBMyEdzg

Eli, a young boy, is distracted during his tutoring session by thoughts of A.N. Insterion, a controversial figure who discovered ability books that granted people superpowers, creating a new world order. Eli despises Insterion, seeing him as a manipulative tyrant. During a session, Eli argues with his tutor about the biased portrayal of Insterion in history. Feeling disconnected from the past and determined to make his own future, Eli leaves the classroom, expressing a desire for a fairer world. Eli returns home to find his family's penthouse ransacked. He discovers his parents being attacked by intruders. His mother tortured with a blood-like dagger by a hooded figure, while a blond man interrogates her. Eli tries to intervene but he is overpowered. His mother's bio-weapon implant accidentally kills his father. In the chaos, Eli's pendant, a family heirloom, begins to glow and projects a message in the ancient language of the Dengaré family. Eli blacks out before he can fully comprehend the message, which leaves a mysterious, unfinished word in the air.

In the bustling metropolis and the tranquil mountainside, an unexpected encounter sparks an electrifying romance fraught with danger and deception. Detective Alex Kane, grappling with amnesia after a mysterious accident, finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Mia Black, a skilled assassin on a covert mission. As Alex pieces together fragments of his forgotten past, he unwittingly unearths hidden truths that link their fates. With each passing chapter, the stakes escalate as they face betrayals, hidden identities, and a relentless conspiracy. Mia's orders to eliminate Alex clash with her growing affection for him, leading to intense confrontations and shocking revelations. Together, they unravel layers of deceit, forming an uneasy alliance to uncover the mastermind manipulating their lives. From daring rescues and life-threatening battles to heart-wrenching confessions, "Veils of Shadows" is a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions and intrigue. Amidst the chaos, Alex and Mia's bond deepens, forcing them to confront their darkest fears and secrets. But just when they believe they have uncovered the ultimate truth, another twist leaves them on the brink, questioning everything they thought they knew.

In a world where demons lurk in the shadows and prey on humans, a group of demon hunters stand as the last line of defense. Among them are two swordsmen with a unique bond: the brother-in-law and the man, whose wife is possessed by a demon. As the two warriors stood facing each other, swords drawn, the tension was palpable. The brother-in-law's resolve to end the demon's threat was unwavering, but the man's love for his wife prevented him from striking her down.

In a mystical world divided between two opposing nations, Umbra and Lumin, darkness and light clash in an unending balance. At the heart of this divide stand two legendary Dragon Gods—brothers bound by destiny to protect the borders between their realms. But harmony shatters when the sinister elves and goblins of Umbra launch a daring attack, kidnapping the royal family of Lumin. Now, the fate of the light rests in the hands of Prince Edward, heir to the Solaryn legacy. Joined by his loyal elf companions, Edward embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his family, forge new alliances, and uncover hidden truths about the power of light and darkness. With thrilling battles, heartfelt moments, and an unforgettable cast of characters, this epic adventure is perfect for fans of Dragon Ball and Naruto. A tale of action, comedy, and unyielding determination awaits—are you ready to dive in

In the labyrinthine world of high finance, power, and hidden agendas, Jiang Ting, the enigmatic and ruthless president of Ying Group, shocks everyone by settling a staggering 30-million-dollar debt for a low-level trading analyst, Astra. What could drive a man of his stature to such an irrational act? The answer lies in Astra's carefully concealed secret — her ability to cast spells and foresee the future. Yet Astra is a woman of conviction, refusing to use her mystical talents to chase wealth. Unmoved by her defiance, Jiang Ting exerts his dominance, weaving a web of pressure, coercion, and calculated manipulation. But as sparks of defiance and dominance clash, an unexpected and forbidden emotion ignites between them, drawing them ever closer to a line neither thought they'd cross. Under the weight of Jiang Ting’s relentless demands and their volatile relationship, Astra finally breaks her vow and uses her spells to fuel Jiang Ting's ambitions, turning his already formidable empire into a financial juggernaut. But the universe does not grant power without cost. The karmic consequences of using magic for profit begin to darken their path, each success shadowed by an invisible debt they cannot repay. As they navigate a world of cutthroat real estate deals, volatile stock trades, and risky foreign exchange maneuvers, they are pursued not only by external rivals but also by the unseen forces that seek to reclaim balance. Amidst these dangers, Astra begins to unravel Jiang Ting’s true motivations — secrets that could shatter everything they have built and redefine the very nature of their bond. Together, they walk a tightrope over a chasm of power, destiny, and fate. The question remains: when the final reckoning comes, will their alliance be their salvation — or their ultimate destruction?

England, 1888. Two women. One love story. A revolution that will change history. Nell Hastings has spent her life in silence, trapped by Victorian society’s rules for women of her class. Clara Whitmore has never been silent a day in her life, her fiery speeches and underground activism making her a target of the system she fights to dismantle. When Nell and Clara’s paths cross in the suffragist movement, they find in each other not only the courage to fight—but the freedom to love. From clandestine print shops to the steps of Parliament, their partnership grows into a rebellion that threatens to topple the world around them. But the cost of freedom is high. Pursued by the ruthless Henry Lockwood, they must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their beliefs—and for each other. Love and Rebellion is a heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, defiance, and the enduring power of hope.

Delve into the world of a medical student with mysterious power. Who awaken a dragon accidentally. But when a grim reaper started threatening her life, the dragon becomes her protector.But fate separates the girl and the dragon leaving her in protection of the dragon enigmatic older brother who hold deep dark secrets more dangerous than any external threat. Explore into a world where trust , loyalty, brotherhood, friendship will be tested and uncovering the hidden truths unknown to anyone. ------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt :- **Hazel** -( voice sharp and clear , eyes filled with anger ) You mean nothing to me ! Get that to your mind. I can protect myself. I don't need your help. You hold no importance to me . When she is about to turn and leave, a strong hand pulls her back and pinned her against the wall. Ryan - (Blue Oceanic eyes blazing with anger and possessiveness) Say that again Honey Bee ! and I will make sure to let you know my fuc*ing importance in your life. **Hazel** - ( glaring at him ) You think this will work on me ? you don't scare me Ryan. I'm not some damsel waiting for a hero. The one who I believed was already gone and now no one means anything to me. ( tension crackles between them , taking a step back , he run a hand through his hair. Frustration clearly evident on his face) Ryan - ( leaning closer again, voice low and intense) I care for you Hazz more than you realize. I'm not good at expressing myself but trust me and give me a chance.I'll never break your trust. ----------------------------------------------------- Except:- Dylan -(leaning against the table , voice soft and emotional ) I'm back Hazel.... but you're not the same anymore. **Hazel**- ( looking outside ,avoiding his eyes )And what's about the game you played with me? You know everything still remains silent. Dylan - ( looking at her face) some secrets are meant to be kept. Some lies....exist for a reason.

A demon named makeshift has hidden potential, as if fate was with him. However dealing with the dangerous realm that is hell, makeshift struggles with many burdens of being a demon.

In a world where the realms of humans and fantastical creatures collide, Alina: Worlds Entwined follows the story of a young girl who finds herself thrust into a reality beyond imagination. Due to a cataclysmic event known as the "Night of Union," humanity's world fused with multiple mystical realms, bringing Elves, Vampires, Werewolves, Dwarves, Angels, Demons, and countless other fantastical beings into the fold. After five years of brutal war, the world’s leaders brokered peace, allowing for a fragile coexistence between the races. Alina, a kind-hearted and intelligent 17-year-old, is the only human student in a newly integrated school that was once exclusively for fantasy creatures. Transferring there to complete her final year of high school, she is confronted with the complexities of a world where the supernatural and human exist side by side. As she navigates the strange dynamics of her class—filled with Elves, Vampires, Werewolves, and more—Alina discovers a hidden strength within herself, forging connections that will shape her destiny. As she balances friendships, romance, and the growing tension of a world still healing from its violent past, Alina becomes entangled in a web of secrets, power struggles, and love. With her heart at risk and her life on the line, Alina must decide where her true loyalties lie. Will she be the key to bridging the divide, or will the fractures of the past destroy everything she holds dear? Alina: Worlds Entwined is a thrilling journey of unity, self-discovery, and love in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Falling for the nerd is hard but falling for him only gets harder when it threatens to take away your status at the top of the social ladder. ****** Olivia Thorne had never really cared much about anything but her place at the top of the social ladder and being spoilt and rich doesn't help her choices. When she discovers that she's developing feelings for Ace Matteo, the reserved and weird guy at her school, Olivia has to make decisions that determine whether or not her place at the top remains as it is. In between trying to keep her status, she also has to learn that there's a lot more to this life than what meets the eye.

"Losing my mother and sister was a bummer, but it's also made me think about stuff, you know? Like, life is short, and you never know what's gonna happen. But even when things are bad, there's always something good if you look for it. Like, a funny cat video or a tasty sandwich. It's the little things, right? Maybe it's the things you already love. Like food, music, the violin or just a warm sunny day. Well, I only felt this way until..."

Lucy woke up as endora the illegitimate child of the herman household, with little memory of her past.there she meets her handmaid nina. once she realized who she is now,she discided to live the life God has given her as Endora de herman. over a month of living as Endora, it was time for the storyline to start in the academy of " STARDUST MAGIC ACADEMY", where the heroine met the first protagonist "ERIC DA FRANCIA"of the grand Duke household.who was mistreated from a young age till adulthood with the care and love given to him by scarlet,he become obsessed with scarlet.He wanted scarlet as his at all means including killing her family resulting to scarlet hating Eric, at that process she meet "KELVIN DE OLI" the young prince who's mother was killed by the empress.there he hold hate and grudges against the royal family, he meet scarlet and fall in love at first sight.

Novel tells the story of a girl who undergoes a cycle of reincarnation. Each time she dies in the normal world, she is reborn in a fantasy world. The story begins when Aiko Harada is hit by a truck and killed. She is reincarnated as a child into a family of missing vampires, where she is given the name Ruri Rikiin. After breaking the curse, Ruri begins to pursue her dream of establishing a group that controls everything.

Enter the tumultuous world of Tristan, a ruthless and unyielding emperor whose name alone inspires fear across realms. Renowned as the mightiest conqueror, Tristan vowed never to succumb to the shackles of love. Yet destiny weaves a different fate when he becomes obsessively captivated by Princess Nala—a woman of breathtaking beauty and unyielding strength, who despises him with every fiber of her being. Princess Nala, a fierce warrior from a fallen kingdom, views Tristan not as a man but as the monster responsible for her pain. He razed her homeland, murdered her parents, and left her life in ruins. Consumed by grief and revenge, Nala vows never to yield to the man who destroyed everything she loved. But Tristan is a man who takes what he wants. Defying tradition and disregarding her protests, he forces their union, igniting a storm of hatred and desire. Their marriage becomes a battlefield, with Nala’s fiery defiance clashing against Tristan’s obsessive need to possess her. As their lives intertwine, long-buried secrets about Tristan’s past come to light, unraveling the mystery behind his vow to forsake love. With each revelation, the line between hatred and passion blurs, leaving both to question whether love can bloom amidst the ruins of betrayal and vengeance. Will Nala’s heart soften, or will her bitterness remain unbroken? Can Tristan’s obsession transform into something deeper, or will his need for control destroy any chance of redemption? **Love and Obsession** is a gripping tale of passion, vengeance, and the unrelenting power of destiny. Will their fates bind them together, or will the scars of their pasts drive them apart forever?

In a world delicately balanced between the realms of Humans, Saints, and Demons, 16-year-old Rosamila dreams of nothing more than her 17th birthday, when she'll marry the love of her life and finally ascend as an adult. But her dreams shatter during the sacred ascension ritual when an ancient, forbidden truth is revealed: Rosamila harbors a demon spirit within her. Before she can comprehend the implications, she is abducted to the shadowy and dangerous Demon Realm. There, whispers of a sinister prophecy surround her-a sacrifice needed to awaken the long-slumbering Demon Queen, the most ruthless ruler in history. Rosamila finds herself trapped in a web of lies, power, and deceit, unsure whom to trust as she uncovers secrets about her spirit, her family, and the fragile peace between realms. Determined to escape her grim fate, Rosamila must harness untapped powers within herself and defy a destiny written in blood and fate. But can a girl from the Human Realm face the might of the strongest Demons and resist becoming the sacrifice for the ultimate destruction of the balance of the worlds?

Princess Alina has a dream of becoming a knight like her master but her dream came crashing when she had to get married against her will..... FIND OUT if she will get married or find a way to achieve her dreams

In a world where ancient forests guard forgotten magic, Elara has always felt out of place-feared for her strange powers and shunned by those she calls home. Lured into forbidden woods by a mysterious voice, she discovers a destiny bound by thorns and written in the stars. With a power that can either save or destroy, she is tasked with navigating the treacherous path of hidden truths, dark forces, and impossible choices. As allies and enemies blur and the price of her newfound magic grows clearer, Elara is forced to question: Is she the hero this world needs-or the harbinger of its doom? The journey has begun, but the stars are not always kind. Will she rise against the shadows, or will they claim her soul?

A woman wished for a life with some excitement in it, the gods she proposed her wish to agreed, but what excitement does she want? Well obviously a pervert like her wouldn't tell another soul... She would have sex with it. -------- !Small Rant!----- This is just a story I wrote for myself, by myself because I couldn't stop thinking about it, I'm writing it for my own personal joy but If you want to go through it with me then lets go, also I will be writing and updating whenever I want since Ideas like this so not come often. ⚠️Synopsis was written like so because I couldn't describe it well ⚠️ ----------- ¡!Warnings¡! ----------- ⚠️ None that I can think of atm but you might want to beware of: -Strong language -Gore -Sexual Content -Probable incest (maybe) -Non-human and/or Non-humanoid Sexual Relationships

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

In a world where the forces of light and darkness are in constant struggle, a celestial god named Li Tian descends to the mortal realm on a sacred mission: to eradicate an ancient evil that has plagued humanity for centuries. Known for his unyielding sense of justice and purity, Li Tian has spent countless lifetimes watching over the celestial heavens, upholding order and delivering judgment. But this journey to the mortal world exposes him to the nuances of human morality, forcing him to confront the thin line between good and evil. Upon his descent, Li Tian meets Wei Yan, a mysterious, sharp-witted wanderer with an unshakable aura of danger and hidden power. Unknown to Li Tian, Wei Yan is a former demon lord who once ruled the dark underworld with an iron fist. For reasons he keeps hidden, Wei Yan left his realm and has spent years trying to tame his own dark instincts, renouncing violence and struggling to adopt a path of redemption. Still, his nature pulls him toward chaos, and he is haunted by the fear of his past self surfacing. Despite Wei Yan’s efforts to keep his identity hidden, Li Tian senses a familiar, powerful darkness within him. The two clash frequently, Li Tian’s rigid sense of justice often colliding with Wei Yan’s roguish pragmatism. However, as they journey together, battling monstrous threats and supernatural forces, an unlikely bond of brotherhood forms between them. Through each encounter, they push each other to evolve—Li Tian, slowly understanding the complexity of human morality, learns that purity of heart does not mean blindness to shades of grey; Wei Yan, wrestling with his darker instincts, starts to believe he can truly redeem himself, if only he can live up to the celestial god's trust in him. But their path is fraught with secrets and betrayals. Ancient forces from Wei Yan’s past awaken, attempting to drag him back into darkness, while the celestial heavens question Li Tian’s judgment, fearing he is being corrupted by the mortal realm. Together, they must face trials that challenge not only their strength but the core of who they are. In the end, it’s not a matter of light triumphing over darkness but rather finding balance between the two—where even those born of shadows can find redemption, and those born of light can understand the beauty of imperfection.

Kentaro Honshiro, he might be your usual MC, but he might be not idk, and there will be a lot of references. From a regular boy to a fledging Hero, follow his journey that is filled with school life, adventurous tasks, epic battles, and near-death situations. And maybe even find some love, idk don't ask me. What a good time to be a student at U.A High.

Having transmigrated into a fantasy world of magic and knights , the son of humble merchant prioritizes safety above all else. Armed with a system and cautiousness that is sometimes unnecessary watch Gray slowly turn him and his organization into shadows. Hidden and only existing in the night." For a shadow can never be truly destroyed and fought aganist."

In a historical world where gods, demons, and humans coexist, the demon queen Aria inherits her mother’s mission to bring peace between demons and humans. Aria’s path takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with Leon, a human swordsman with a tragic past. Their powerful love faces immense challenges as the gods send Selene, a divine warrior, to eliminate Aria. As Leon’s love for Aria awakens his latent powers, making him the strongest human, he raises his sword to fight against the gods. Meanwhile, Selene’s encounters with Aria and Leon challenge her beliefs, leading her to fall in love with Leon despite her mission. Torn between her duty and her heart, Selene’s internal struggle reaches a climax as she joins Aria and Leon in their fight against the gods. The final battle tests their love and loyalty, revealing the true nature of good and evil. In the end, the gods are forced into a truce. Aria, acknowledging Selene’s love for Leon, allows her to become his second wife. Leon’s acceptance of Selene brings harmony and a new era of peace, demonstrating that love can bridge even the deepest divides.