Dark Nights Metal By Scott Snyder Paperback

The old metal factory in Guro-gu always has its iron gate tightly shut. But through its wide-open back door, people from another world come to the factory, each with their own unique stories. This is the story of how a metal factory operates in another world. ============= Update once every two days

In a world on the brink of collapse, where the Goddess summons champions from across realms to stand against the monstrous tides of destruction, Shin—a seemingly ordinary boy—finds himself chosen as the Hero. But unlike the tales of glory and triumph he's read about, this otherworldly adventure is nothing short of a nightmare. Thrown into a realm rife with political intrigue, prejudice, and brutal warfare, Shin must navigate a path fraught with betrayal and bloodshed. As he trains under the harsh tutelage of warriors, priests, and commanders, he discovers a truth that shakes his resolve: the Goddess, the supposed beacon of hope, may be nothing more than a manipulative force hiding behind divine pretense.

I was caught in the darkness since I was young, only lived for the evil purposes of my master. I was then assigned a task to venture out of the darkness and become a spy. Unexpectedly, my new mistress and her family shown me love and warmth I have never experienced before, a strange yet beautiful feeling. Her family, friends and herself shown me that every person can still escape that wrenched place as long as you are determined to break through it. For this reason, I begin my journey on discovering the secrets that have been buried for years. each and every secret that could shake the whole continent.

[R-18 Mature Element Warning!] In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Shivam finds himself grappling with the challenges of existence, yearning for a chance to rise above the ordinary and carve out a place for himself in society. With employment opportunities elusive and his appearance falling short of societal standards, Shivam faces an uphill battle to gain respect and recognition. But when a tantalizing opportunity presents itself in the form of an advertisement post that involves opening the Dark Web to access Add Jobs, Shivam's curiosity is piqued. Desperate for a chance to prove himself and escape the shadows of mediocrity, he takes a leap of faith into the unknown depths of the digital underworld. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Shivam takes the plunge into the mysterious world of the Dark Web. What he finds there is beyond anything he could have imagined— a realm shrouded in secrecy, teeming with mysteries and supernatural experiences that defy explanation. Shivam also gains many otherworldly benefits from the Dark Web's boxes, including unnatural powers and gadgets. However, these powers were not without their dark side. Follow Shivam's journey through the twisted labyrinth of the Dark Web, where the line between reality and illusion blurs and secrets lurking in the shadows threaten to consume him whole.

Takeshi Machikawa, A violent headed, arrogant and destructive No parent Shut-in, feared by people back at home and in the world he was sent in. he is determined to dominate ever since of young age, now at an unfamiliar fantasy like world, he feels it could be accomplish. read as this bloody tale tells the horrid atrocities this one young man could do, alongside other people that got dragged into this.

In the land of Orsus, where the strong protect the weak under the light of The Essence, peace and prosperity seem assured. But beneath the surface, darkness stirs. Orsus is haunted by the memory of Enyos, the mightiest protector who fell in a brutal battle against the mysterious "Witnesses," beings from a shattered world ravaged by the Bright Dark. The Essence grants rings of power to the chosen few, but even these gifts may not be enough to defend against the coming storm. A chilling prophecy foretells the arrival of a Prophet born of two opposing forces, destined to either destroy Orsus or reshape it entirely. In this tale of power, prophecy, and peril, the line between light and dark blurs, and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. The Legend of Atenyos begins—a journey that will challenge the very foundations of Orsus and its people. Upload schedule: Novel will be a updated with two chapters weekly , one on Sunday and another on Thursday

“I want you to be my submissive.” If homicide detective Cassandra Pratt had to describe Havenfield in three words, they would be ‘small,’ ‘inconspicuous,’ and ‘boring.’ But when a series of gruesome murders shatter the town's peace, Cass is thrust into a hunt for a killer with no identity. Stumbling upon a vampire was never part of the plan, but Uriel Serpov has never been one to follow plans. Uriel is infuriating, enigmatic, and undeniably attractive. Worst of all, he knows Cass’s darkest secret—the very one that keeps her isolated from the rest of the town. Behind his sharp smile and smoldering eyes, Uriel harbors secrets of his own, and now Cass’s only hope of solving the serial murders lies through him. The line between duty and desire quickly blurs. Will Cass solve the case? Or will the heat between them consume her? Additionally tags: slow burn, bd//sm, power play

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

[WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] “In a world I have forsaken, you are my salvation…” Deep within the shadows of a forgotten cave lies Alaric, the most feared and powerful immortal the world has ever known—imprisoned for thousands of years. His name, long buried in the whispers of the supernatural, was synonymous with terror, a creature so ruthless he was thought to be nothing but a myth. Until now. Eric, a newly turned vampire with a thirst for survival, stumbles into the cave seeking refuge from the sun, he unwittingly awakens the ancient beast. As Eric’s blood spills onto an ancient symbol, the cave's walls ignite with eerie light, and Alaric emerges from his long slumber. The supernatural world reels in shock as the once-mythical-legendary creature returns, ravenous and unstoppable, hungering for both human flesh and dominion over all supernatural beings. Yet amidst the chaos and destruction, an unexpected twist unfolds: Alaric realizes that Eric is the reincarnation of Killian—his long-lost best friend, a soul he yearned for, more than a century and thought he'd never see again. Though Alaric is merciless and cruel, he finds himself drawn to Eric, confused by a mixture of hatred, obsession, and the remnants of a once unbreakable bond. As the world watches in horror, Alaric’s twisted infatuation with the young powerful vampire threatens to upset the delicate balance of power in the supernatural realm. With his hunger for destruction clashing with an unspoken longing for Eric, Alaric must confront his dark desires while navigating the complex emotions of their reincarnated connection. In this gripping tale of supernatural might, forbidden love, and dark desires, alliances are tested, and boundaries are shattered. Will Alaric's awakening spell doom for the world, or will the resurfaced bond with Eric—his reincarnated best friend—change the course of destiny for both supernatural and human alike?

Weekly Love Tales - Arranged Marriage Contest - Appreciate your support :) In a world ruled by fate and ancient magic, Princess Seraphina's path was never hers to choose. Promised to a man known only as the Shadow Lord—a figure spoken of in whispers and feared by all—she must fulfill a marriage vow bound by powers beyond her understanding. Within the Shadow Lord’s mysterious realm, Seraphina discovers secrets that challenge everything she has ever known. But as darkness and light collide, she must face a choice: embrace the unknown or be lost to it. Will Seraphina's heart unlock the truth behind the shadows, or will she become part of them? Enter a realm where shadows conceal, vows bind, and only love can reveal what lies hidden in the dark. [ Please Support with Golden Tickets, Gifts and Power stones!! ]

Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Shakespeare – [The Tempest] As a form of punishment for mistakenly killing an innocent civilian, Song Zhuyu, a priest and part-time exorcist, found himself exiled to the distant shores of Shenci Island, hundreds of miles away from his hometown and the only city he had ever known his whole life. However, unbeknownst to anyone, he harbored a secret agenda— to hunt down the culprit who had turned his life upside down. Fully prepared for meeting danger at every turn, what he encountered instead was a beautiful, serene island, albeit with two strange ironclad rules: First, do not climb the hill after 1 AM. Second, do not interact with Rui Ye. On the first night of his stay, Song Zhuyu broke two of the taboos, only to discover that the infamous Rui Ye was nothing like he had expected. “I am cursed,” the blind, beautiful man told him with a wistful smile. “If you associate yourself with me, the curse will haunt you too.” In response, Song Zhuyu’s lips hooked into a careless smile, “I don’t think you have to worry about that. I, myself, am cursed as well. What’s the big deal about adding another one?” But as inexplicable deaths began to plague the island, Song Zhuyu realized that the island, including the helpless and soft-hearted Rui Ye he had come to know, held a far darker secret than he could've ever imagined. In a race against time, he must navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and betrayal to unravel the island’s sinister truth and achieve his goal before it's too late. *** Pretty, flirtatious yet heartless priest gong x blind, mysterious and cursed shou Additional tags: gong/seme/top protagonist, action, mystery, suspense, horror, psychological, thriller, dark elements, angel and demons, slow romance, murder, crime, beautiful protagonist, older love interest, 1 vs 1, dubcon, supernatural creatures, exorcism, tragedy, past plays a big part Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord server: bit.ly/delanadiscord

In the mysterious kingdom of "Tsukai," shadows mix with secrets, and a dangerous game called "The Emperor's Shadow" is played. This game is not like any other competition; it is a risky challenge that takes place in dark, complex halls. Competitors must find their way through these halls, using every skill they have, to reach the hidden depths of the imperial secrets that lie within the shadows.

Not knowing he's real identity made him more of an innocent young boy than the beast everyone feared. How is he going to take the truth that he is no innocent boy but a beast that scares the entire city.

~•No Escape•~ "Are you running away from me, my sweet girl" spoke a voice in the hallway that made her stop in her tracks. The hallway had turned dark with only the wall lamps that burned brightly casting the shadow of the man on the floor as he slowly emerged from the other end. "What are you doing here, your majesty," She said and bowed immediately as she saw him approach her with slow but steady steps. "You haven't answered me, sweet" The man said with a sweet smile that made her wary and he heard the way her heart skipped a beat. He stood before her and used his index finger to raise her chin. He tilted his head as he gazed into her green eyes that looked back at him with fear. He took a step forward closing the distance between them and his eyes narrowed when she took a step back, but that didn't stop him from cornering her. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He continued to question and she didn't miss the mockery behind his words. "I…I" she felt her words tied to her tongue because of the man's daunting aura. She felt him trace her forehead with his finger down to her jaw. He continued moving his hand down to her neck and to the top of her swell and her thudding heart hitched when his hand continued to stay there. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He bent towards her as he spoke. His breath fell on her neck which sent a jolt that traveled down her body. "I told you, you're tied to me and me to you" _______________________ Perdita Kartar was a winsome yet strange young lady. She had an appealing beauty with her green eyes that invoked and impelled anyone who gazed into them. She had fooled her villagers so she could live and protect herself and her remaining family from the night creatures and also humans. But what was bizarre of all, was that Perdita had a secret she shared with no one. She had lived in the village since she was little, and over the years, she had been discreet with each move she made. Unfortunately, things didn't go as she planned. Despite her cautious decorum and fight to stay out of sight, a pair of glacial red eyes falls on her, which followed and refused to leave her out of sight.

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

Duan Holster 24 tahun berambut hitam dan mata hitam seorang mahasiswa tingkat akhir yang tinggal bersama neneknya. Duan bekerja sebagai penjaga toko, setelah mengakhiri kelas, setiap siang hari hingga malam, Duan bekerja selama 10 jam. Pada suatu hari Sebuah serangan terjadi dalam serangan pada toko tempatnya bekerja, tiga perampok datang ke tokonya, satu dari jauh menodong pistol, dua orang mencoba mendekat dengan salah satunya membawa pisau. "Beri semuanya atau mati" Rampok meminta. "Tolong tenang, ambil saja ini semua". Sepertinya pekerjaan ku berakhir disini pikir Duan. Pria terakhir mencoba mengambil uang dalam penyimpanan. "Minggir jangan melakukan apapun" Pach!!, sebuah pukulan mendarat di pipi Duan dan Dia terlempar membenturkan kepala belakang mengenai meja kasir di belakangnya. 'Sial ambil saja tidak usah memukul' pikir Duan dalam benaknya. Duan berdiri dengan sedikit linglung, pria yang membawa pisau mencoba menusuknya, Duan menghindarinya ke kanan menyerempet lengan kirin, Duan memposisikan kaki kanannya ingin maju ke depan tapi merasakan bahaya, Dia melompat mundur dan dan suara bang bang kaca disamping Duan sebelum pecah. Duan dengan reflek langsung menunduk 'Sial kenapa bergerak sih' mereka waspada terhadap perlawanan Duan. Duan memberi sarat dengan mengangkat dua tangan keatas mencoba berdiri untuk menyerah tapi di abaikan oleh pria membawa pisau. Wuss wuss wuus, tiga tusukan yang cepat dilakukan ke arah dada nya. 'uhh!!!' tusuk terakhir mengenai ulu hati dan suara pistol meletus 'bang! bang!' peluru mengenai kepalanya dan Duan terjatuh terkapar dengan wajar menghadap lantai, darah mulai membanjiri area tersebut. Delapan detik sebelum kematian kenangan terlintas dalam pikirannya 'aku tidak memiliki banyak kenangan indah untuk dibawa mati' Dia yang di besarkan oleh neneknya saja yang tidak memiliki teman seorang pun karena terlalu lusuh. Setelah kegelapan pun datang di pikirannya dan Duan mati, setelah beberapa waktu berlalu, Dalam kegelapan Duan Merasakan hangat. Matanya terbuka!!!

Modern Inventor reincarnated into Hephaestus. How will mythology change?

**This is the book I'm entering into the Weekly Love Tales competition, please comment and share your thoughts! :)** Anya, a princess, is sacrificed on the altar of political ambition. Betrothed to the enigmatic Prince Valerian, a man shrouded in darkness and rumored to dabble in forbidden magic, she faces a future filled with uncertainty. As she prepares for her impending doom, Anya must confront her fears and discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Valerian, the Raven Prince, is a captivating enigma. With his piercing gaze and enigmatic smile, he draws Anya into a dangerous game of love and power. But beneath his charming facade lies a darker side, a ruthless ambition that threatens to consume them both. As Anya delves deeper into the shadowy world of the Raven Prince, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies. She must decide whether to embrace her destiny or defy the forces that seek to control her. With every step, the stakes grow higher, and the line between love and obsession blurs.

The protagonist wakes up from a deep slumber to find the world destroyed. He begins to struggle for survival, encountering all sorts of bizarre creatures along the way. Amidst the onslaught of mutated beasts, satellite weapons, and biochemical attacks, he fights to stay alive. In this surreal post-apocalyptic world, the joys and sorrows of ordinary people also unfold

Izabella Castelli é uma jovem adulta meiga, alegre e batalhadora. Depois da morte de seus pais, ela se viu desamparada e não sabia o que fazer, então se lembrou de uma universidade que sua mãe sempre falava, como ela não tinha condições então decidiu se inscrever para uma vaga de bolsista, só que ela não imaginava que sua vida iria mudar assim que ela colocasse os seus pés na universidade. Pietro Ferrars é um jovem adulto bem centrado em suas decisões, filho de um dos maiores empresários de Londres, não se imagina em um relacionamento, bom, era o que ele pensava até os seus olhos se cruzarem com os de Izabella.

In a world where morality is a shifting shadow and power is the only constant, Kaelen Thorne emerges as a mysterious and enigmatic figure, offering salvation to those caught in impossible situations. But his help comes at a price. From struggling teachers and disillusioned leaders to everyday people on the brink of collapse, Kaelen whispers into the darkness of their souls, guiding them toward victory—but at the cost of their integrity. Each story in "Dark Threads" explores the fine line between right and wrong, as characters confront corrupt authority figures, societal systems stacked against them, and their own inner demons. As they fall under Kaelen’s subtle influence, they face the ultimate choice: uphold their values and face defeat, or embrace the darkness to achieve their goals. In "Shadows of Authority," Jenna Holbrook, a dedicated teacher, is on the verge of losing everything to a corrupt superintendent. When Kaelen offers her the chance to expose him using morally questionable methods, Jenna is forced to choose between fighting clean and winning dirty. In other tales, a disillusioned investigator, a compromised journalist, and a betrayed business owner all find themselves drawn to Kaelen’s irresistible logic, tempted to cross ethical lines they once swore to uphold. Each must grapple with the price of power and the lengths they’re willing to go to claim it. "Dark Threads" weaves together stories of moral compromise, hidden corruption, and the dangerous allure of power, exploring what happens when the only way to win is to become the very thing you fear.

Feng Zhu[God of Chaos] and Asura[God of Death] make a bet, whoever lost had to go to the mortal realm and find the Immortal king.Feng Zhu loses the bet and goes to the mortal realm, searching for the immortal king. However 10 years later, the god of calamity Hong makes a prophecy foreseeing great Chaos in the God Realm.This blows up and the main accusations fall on the God of chaos,Feng Zhu.The dark emperor calls on his most trusted subordinates, Asura the God of Death and Wang Hun The god of Destruction. Together they go to the mortal realm with hopes of finding Feng Zhu and ending his terrany before it begins. With the help of the god of Dark stars, they find Feng Zhu and kill him. A task they thought a rocky path turned out smooth and EASY!. What they didn't consider was that, Feng Zhu was'nt there, instead it was his brother, who was on mortal plains ruling the Demonic cult of Hun[darkness].After returning from his journey and finding the corpse of immortal king, Feng Zhu plans to go back to god realm but senses help from his brother, rushing to his side. Coincidentally just as Asura and Wang Hun left for god realm,Feng Zhu came out saving his brother in time.Seeing the huge injuries caused to him,Feng Zhu swears to take revenge and takes his brother back. Feng Zhu takes over the mortal plains pretending to be his brother, As such he made preaparations for him to go back to the God realm for his great revenge. However the matter of healing his brother had to be fixed, thus he searches the mortal world for the one and only Elixir of life. With this in mind, Feng Zhu united the 5 demonic cults to increase his chances of finding the elixir.Talimg over the mortal world and causing chaos, Feng Zhu is renowned as the DARK PRINCE. Will Feng Zhu find the elixir of life, Will he go back to the God realm and take his revenge?Or will he leave it all and live a happy mortal life, seeking peace?. Read it to know it.

The entrance extermination into the Elite Mage Academy is fast approaching, will Ember make it? --------- Things aren't looking so good for young Ember because he was still yet to awaken his magic. In Sash village, he was the only kid with no magic, and as such, many kids avoided him. Not just kids but the elderly people as well. They said he was bad luck to their children. As an orphan living with an old woman, life was difficult for him but he still remained optimistic and hoped that one day, he would eventually awaken his magic and make his dream come to pass. What was his dream? —To become the mage king. In the entire country, only the mage king is the most powerful, not even the mage knights are close to being as powerful as the mage king himself. People said he was being crazy but he believed that one day, it would happen. One fateful, he discovered something that changed his life completely. And that led to many series of events happening in his life. Now, the question is "Will he be able to make it into the Academy, the dream school of every mage child? Or will he fail? And even if he did make it, will he be able to overcome the huddles, pains, failures, betrayals, deceit, and turn his dream into a reality?

When Fantasy becomes reality. In a world were monsters run rampant, Kyle a failed awakener discovers a new power to protect himself as he becomes the first human titan. Dark titan

Alex has spent all his life trying to convince himself he is NOT gay. Greene has spent all his life accepting that he IS. Now all he wants to do is show Alex how green the grass is on the other side, but can he be involved with him, and protect him from his other life; a life of guns, drugs and secrets?