Ashen Hollow

Many years ago most of the earth's population got infected with the "curse of the hollowed". These poor souls developed superhuman abilities but completely lost their mind and started aimlessly destroying everything around them. To protect themselves, people built walls around their towns and hunters and royal knights were hired to get rid of the danger. But unfortunatly the "divine light cult" was formed with people that believed the curse was a divine punishment and members started to kill those who tried to defeat the victims of the curse. After almost a year of struggling and many, many deaths the kingdom finally managed to get rid of already infected ones and the new cases only happend occasionally. Suddenly, after more than a decade of peace strange events start to occur.

"Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" In the cutthroat world of business, Rudra Singhaniya, a powerful and enigmatic CEO, is known for his cold demeanor and ruthless decisions. But behind the successful facade lies a man burdened by past wounds and a life dictated by duty. Unbeknownst to the world, Rudra enters into a secret marriage with Anaya Malhotra, a young and innocent woman caught in the web of family expectations and societal pressure. Anaya, just twenty years old, finds herself thrust into a life she never imagined. Her marriage to Rudra is shrouded in mystery, known only to a select few, and kept hidden from the prying eyes of the public. While Rudra maintains a cold distance, Anaya struggles to navigate her new reality, torn between the fear of her husband’s icy exterior and the growing confusion of her feelings. As the media frenzy erupts over Rudra’s supposed single status and the shocking revelation of his broken engagement with Nisha Ahuja, the Singhaniya family must navigate the delicate balance of protecting their reputation while managing the fallout. The situation becomes even more complex as it is revealed that Nisha herself is secretly married to another man, Raj Chauhan, adding another layer of scandal to the already chaotic narrative. Within the walls of the Singhaniya estate, family dynamics shift as secrets are unearthed and alliances are tested. Komal Singhaniya, the matriarch, strives to maintain order, insisting that Anaya embrace her new role and move into Rudra’s room—a symbolic step towards accepting her marriage. However, not everyone is on board with this union. Aarav, Rudra’s younger brother, openly rejects the marriage, while Mr. Dev Singhaniya, the family patriarch, and Rudra’s grandmother stand firmly in support of the decision, believing in the strength of family unity. As the couple begins their life together, Anaya and Rudra are forced to confront the reality of their marriage. Sharing a room but not a bed, their interactions are marked by a tense coldness and unspoken emotions. Yet, beneath Rudra’s frosty exterior, there are glimpses of vulnerability and a hidden attraction towards Anaya that he refuses to acknowledge. Anaya, on the other hand, is confused and intimidated by Rudra’s aloofness, yet she finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Amidst the turmoil, Anaya must find her footing in a world of power plays and hidden agendas. Will Rudra ever open up to her, or will his dark past keep him locked in a world of solitude? And can Anaya break through the barriers that surround her husband’s heart, or will their marriage remain a hollow contract bound by duty and secrecy? "Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" is a gripping tale of love, power, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of high society and corporate intrigue, it explores the journey of two souls bound by circumstances, yet yearning for something more—a love that can heal old wounds and bring light to even the darkest of hearts.

Welcome to Chandrakund. You’ll never leave in silence. When journalist Julie Joseph arrives in the abandoned mining town of Chandrakund, she’s searching for answers. Decades ago, the entire population vanished, leaving only eerie remnants of their lives behind. Old cassette tapes, found in the crumbling town hall, hold the final confessions of the residents—and the truth about the entity that doomed them. They call it The Sound, a force awakened deep within the mines, a predator that hunts not with teeth but with whispers. It knows your secrets, your guilt, and your grief, and it won’t stop until it consumes you. As Julie uncovers the town’s chilling history, her own painful past resurfaces. The Sound isn’t just manipulating the shadows of Grey Hollow—it’s digging into her mind, twisting her memories, and reviving the guilt she’s tried to bury for years. Time is running out. Trapped between the echoes of Chandrakund’s past and the whispers of her own trauma, Julie must face a horrifying truth: silence isn’t just an absence—it’s alive. In The Silent Town, the line between the living and the lost is blurred, and every sound could be your last. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, this supernatural thriller will leave you questioning every creak, whisper, and silence in the dark.

In a twist of fate, Aerich finds himself ripped from his ordinary life and thrust into the role of a protagonist in a dark fantasy world he once read about. Stranded in the powerful but precarious Yu family, Aerich inherits memories of both his past life and his new identity in Yuandao, a realm ruled by power struggles and age-old grudges. Armed with the knowledge of this novel’s plot and aware that he’s surrounded by a host of villains—some possibly other transmigrators like himself—Aerich must navigate deadly alliances and outwit both friends and foes alike. With immortality within reach and an uncertain future, Aerich faces a thrilling, twisted path where trust is a luxury, and survival requires cunning at every turn. “Did I transmigrate?” Aerich’s heart sank as the realization settled in. He was in a different body; this Aerich was the son of the Yu family head. The Yu family was one of the four wealthiest families in Yinhe Hollow, a small village in the remote corner of the continent Lingzhou. How did he know? Firstly, he had received the memories and experiences of the body his soul now inhabited. Secondly, he had read this novel before he transmigrated to this world, Yuandao. It was a recently published novel gaining popularity among young people. Feeling bored with the endless face-slapping plotlines of typical protagonists, he decided to try something new: a “Villain Protagonist” story. It was thrilling to watch the villain gradually weaken the original protagonist, finally defeating him with the help of a system. But novels and reality are different, which is why Aerich wasn’t entirely sure if this was really the place he thought it was. His brain told him there was a 90 percent chance it was, while his heart said it was just a hyper-realistic dream. But he wished that, for the first time, his brain would be wrong and his heart right. Many might have dreamed of this day, but in the end, dreams and reality were different.

Artur was an ordinary boy who loved to be in a world of his own, but everything suddenly changed for him when he was thrown into a new world without any cause. Just when he was finally adjusting to his new life, life decided to sweep him off his feet and he found himself in constant battles for his life. He receives a gift in the midst of his trials which appears to be more ominous than it looks. With the dark gift which he received how will he pledge permanent allegiance to his ideals Love, friendship, hate, enmity, betrayal, hollowness, bloodshed, sorrow and many more. How will Artur deal with them all?

Luo Huian was the most beautiful, strong and narcissistic——- Cut! Cut! Cut! Take two, and do it over. Luo Huian was the most beautiful, strong and wisest immortal in the realm of peace and harmony. Her two fathers doted on her, and she had a generous supply of resources and pills. Her life was perfect. However, her perfect life came to an abrupt end when Luo Huian, an immortal whose responsibility was to bring peace to those who had reached their ends and had run out of faith—— Watched a man jump down a building. Because of her inflexible beliefs and sense of justice, she did not save the bully. Unfortunately, that man was the son of the heavens. The loss of his life brought infinite trouble in Luo Huian’s life and she was punished by the heavens. She was sent to the world of humans where she had to rescue at least five hundred people by saving their lives when they were at the end of their wits. For an immortal this was an easy job, right? Wrong. Her grandmother sent Luo Huian to a world where Gloom Rocks had wrecked chaos. Beasts and monsters were given birth to by the Gloom Rocks that sucked every ounce of happiness from humans. This world was dominated by hunters who could kill the beasts with the powers that they had awakened. And in this cutthroat world, Luo Huian got the short end of the stick. She woke up in the body of an F-class hunter! Dang it. If that wasn’t worse enough, the previous owner had confessed to her cousin-in-law and was kicked out of the family. Double frog in the hot crock. With not a single penny in her pocket Luo Huian goes out to complete her mission. But what would happen when Luo Huian who was an F-class hunter annihilated the Z-class Glooms and Hollows that even the S-class hunters could not? Watch her fend against the dangers and at the same time save the lives of people. But in this small mission, there is a small obstruction —— The three alluring temptations. *********** Resisting the temptation take 1: “MMPH,” Luo Huian pushed against the mer who had pushed her down on the bed while sitting on her waist. “Get off.” “I can’t,” answered Qi Yongrui as he took off his shirt. “Daddy Shun said that he is envious of Uncle Wang. He also wants to hold a grandchild. So, wife let's work hard tonight alright?” Luo Huian: Dear Heavens save me, I am a woman of no desire! **** Resisting the temptation take 2: “Do you think he is good looking?” Fan Meilin questioned the woman who stood next to him. Even though he was the one who won the race and the trophy, his wife was looking at the other mer. “Well yes,” Luo Huian, who was an appreciator of beauty, agreed at once. “Why are you asking this though?” Fan Meilin’s eyes flashed as he smiled at her and leaned in closer to her body as he whispered in her ear, “He might be good looking but I am a better driver. Not only on the track but also in bed, do you want to try darling?” Luo Huian: Resist the temptation! At all costs! I am an iron-hearted woman. ***** Resisting the temptation take 3: “Is this necessary?” Luo Huian questioned as she sat on the couch, watching the mer trace his fingers on her curves while she sat in nothing but modern swimwear. The mer nodded as he wrote on his small notepad, “I need to trace every inch of your skin to create my finest creation, so don’t move.” After he finished writing, he handed the notepad to Luo Huian, his fingers brushing against the curve of her bosom, waist and ——— Luo Huian: My virtue is at extreme risk! ** Fl who is trying to do everything to save her virtue from being taken as it would slow down her cultivation X Mls who are trying their best to snatch it from her. *********** Trigger warning: though the book is set in a comedic setting, there might be some uneasy topics that would discuss depression and loneliness. ***********

Brandon Wilson lives in a futuristic Fantasy land of Hollow peak with his sickly,aging father. Due to his birth of being a half-breed he is seen as an abomination to the humans and seen as a disgrace of a bloodline. After being bullied to death, a transmigrator by the name of Lesley Dorn inhabits his body and strives to make this boy's dying wish to be friends with all and find a place to belong. This book will have some violence and R-rated stuff, its more of a dark fantasy that will tackle topics like racist, colonialism, gender related crimes and sexual misconducts. You have been warned and good luck my dear readers and enjoy this dark isekai.

In Crimson Ashes, a group of teenagers in Ashwick uncover a deadly mystery after a girl is found dead following the Ashen Festival. As they dig into the town's dark secrets, they'll learn some mysteries hit closer to home than they thought.

R-18 A perverted anime fan, Scott Rose, makes a wish while watching a haram ecchi show. Little did he know his wish would come true in the worst way possible. Next time he wake up he finds himself in the body of the extremely busty heiress of a magical family, Rei Phoniex. Worst he finds out he isn't this world's protagonist, he is just the tsundere of a harem show. New chapters every Sunday.

"I have been aware of myself since before the first spark of light broke through the darkness, in a time when existence was boundless and formless. Over eons, I observed life emerging in endless forms, reaching new heights of consciousness. Some of these beings, Breaking the limit imposed on them by birth started gaining a new power they named it the divine power and began to see themselves as gods, a few of them came together calling themselfs pioneer gods , by pooling their power across dimensions, They created intricate systems, drawing energy from mortal lives to sustain themselves, their influence reaching across worlds At first, I found a strange allure in this display of power. I observed each of them closely as they made mortals into masters to craft new worlds and make fake gods. But soon, that sense of wonder faded, giving way to destruction. I shattered worlds, severed timelines, and unraveled dimensions, tearing apart these so-called godly systems with little effort. And yet, after all I had seen and done, a deeper urge took hold of me. Destruction, too, had grown hollow. Now, I find myself wanting not to destroy or to observe, but to create. I wish to shape my own world, a place uniquely mine. To understand creation. My journey now is one of discovery – to craft a world where I, too, might belong."

Living a normal life is boring, but I was happy with what I had. Even when I spent most of my life in regret and misery, I lived because I had someone that I loved dearly. And that said someone took my life... But fate had different plans for me... As if death wasn't enough for me. As if the gods were mocking me. I got reincarnated into a hardcore romance game that I used to play. That too when the prequel game that I played the most ended twenty-five years ago. A game where death is everyone's mistress. A game that people either liked or hated too much. Now reincarnated into the body of the Villainess's son. I became someone that I hated the most... "Hahaha..." I laughed at my own misery. As if that too wasn't enough, I also became the slave of someone else's desires. Now, one might say a mother is a mother even if the world sees her as a Villainess. But what if your mother is the very incarnation of evil? That your mother is the hurdle that you have to overcome? What if your mother is the very reason you might die? Gentleness and love are the last things one could expect from her. "Hahaha..." Again, a hollow laugh escaped my lips as the realization dawned on me. That I have been... Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son... =============================== [Discord link:- pbcRgDx2Vc]

On the desolate Ashen Soil, everyone believes that deep within a ruin buried under danger and famine lies the path to a new world. All it takes is to find a unique key to unlock the gate, and one can step into this new world. There, the land is abundant, as though flowing with milk and honey. The sunlight is radiant, seeming to wash away the cold and gloom. People no longer face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, or any of the dangers that plague their current existence. There, children are joyful, adults are content, and everything is perfect. Every antiquarian, relic hunter, and historian on Ashen Soil knows one thing: this is the new world.

A university student, Han Roy, was laughed at by his classmates for having the weakest bestowed talent, which was Elementary-tier Mining. In their physical execises, he has the poorest result. And in their combat training, he was beaten like a rug. But everything change after his unexpected encouter with the university’s most beautiful student, Mao Jiang. A gyaru who’s surrounded by many bad rumors. From there on, Roy rose to power to become the “God Of Mining.”

[Simulation shall commence.] On this fateful day, the world was stunned by the appearance of ancient animals that were supposed to have gone extinct for millions of years. Huge sinkholes appeared in every corner of the world, becoming a tunnel for the ancient animals to emerge to the surface. Humans have found an answer to one of the biggest mysteries in human history. Hollow Earth is real. Here, humans will wrest their lives to explore this new world that has existed for thousands, if not millions, of years underneath them. Before the start of his exploration, Clovis came across a place called ‘Another World Mall.’ Dwarven Sword, Magical Elven Clothes, or Giant Race Toy? Everything can be found in this ‘Another World Mall.’ As an aspiring Subterranean Explorer, how would he utilize this ‘Another World Mall’ to become the greatest explorer of all time and find the truth about the simulation?

In the far future, humanity, through the discovery of an ancient source of knowledge: the Hollow Stars, came to find that they were not alone in the universe. Meeting other races of intelligent life as they were introduced into the galactic federation, they gained both the protection and aid of those that lead it: the Silver Council. Now part of the Silver Council, humanity and its worlds remain guarded by their most capable. The Enforcers work to maintain peace in worlds, while the Blades seek out crime throughout the galaxy. Though the questions humankind has continued to ask having only grown since meeting the council: who are the Silver Council, what are the Hollow Stars and why is it that all who join the ranks of their guardians never return the same?

Hollows... beings that oppose the natural balance of life. One day rifts started opening; spewing monsters never seen by mankind before. Who are they? Why are they here? The answers to these is what every human seeks. The story follows a boy named Valour; is he a part of the human struggle against the Hollows? or is he the Hollow itself. Follow the journey of Valour, a weapon made for destruction. Devoid of emotions, will he find what he is searching for? or will he stumble to the depths of despair? *Join my discord, I would love feedback and interactions with the community* The power system is a bit complicated so do join the discord; I have explained there, in very detail, how eacg power system is discord link: https://discord.gg/eRmqrdzq

Elena has known she was a fairy since she was thirteen thanks to her adopted dad who left Lenfairia, a parallel earth filled with magic to the earth she knows now, to protect her from the witches who killed her parents and now she’s almost seventeen and her powers have grown stronger. After catching her boyfriend kissing her best friend she gets chased by vampires who want a taste of her power. Luckily, her best friend Alexander Walker, who is her adopted dad’s biological son saves her from the vampires and has come to earth with instructions from the King, her uncle to come back home. Elena agrees. Elena goes to Eurox, a magical Europe, and she’s in awe of the magic that surrounds this world. She meets her family, who throw a welcome-back ball for her. She then goes to Hollow Prep Academy, a school for fairies and elves to coexist and learn how to use their skills to fight off the creatures of darkness. Elena meets many friends and foes, and she’s already involved in school activities. She thinks she’s safe in her school until monsters start attacking her. She learns that someone is summoning those monsters to kill her but she’s not alone because her friends do their best to stop those monsters from hurting her and anyone else. They also try to find out who is sending those monsters Elena's way. Could it be the witches who killed her parents or a new threat?

In the year 2024, Hayate sato was a 20 year old japanese man and also a dedicated player of the popular fantasy MMORPG game "Hollow." After a late-night gaming session, he closed his eyes and unexpectedly woke up not in his bedroom, but in the body of his beloved in-game avatar, Lucifer, standing in the middle of a vast and desolate wasteland.  With no clear explanation for what had happened or how he had gotten there, and being stuck decades into the future with no way to get back, he must rely on himself to survive in this world armed with the ability to use magic.

You reincarnate in a fantastical realm, where powers awaken within you, and systems materialize from thin air. The leveling program trains you, shaping you into an unstoppable force. You crush those who dare to stand in your path. Confidence surges, strength grows—until you become the absolute apex, a being transformed into something more than human. The world bends before you, acknowledging your might. You are the dominator, the protagonist of this grand narrative, the one who possesses it all—the very reality that others can only dream of, a world they wish to inhabit. But it was nothing more than a fleeting fantasy, a hollow dream. You suffer. You die. And when you awaken, it is to the black void of an endless abyss. Death becomes a cycle—an unbroken rhythm of agony, only to be reborn into more torment. No powers. No help. No escape. From the realms of fantasy to the depths of hell, everything collapses into absurdity, a cruel parody of what once seemed real. The world, once so tangible, now feels impossibly distant and unfathomably close. It’s all cliché… until it’s your reality.

Luna Brightwood, a skilled healer and Beta, returns to her childhood village of Silver Hollow after seven years. She hopes to fulfill her late mother's legacy by reopening the family clinic and serving the village. At sixteen, Luna fled the village following a brutal attack that killed her parents, escaping the pressure from the elders to marry Zane Frostclaw, the chief's son, who was also her childhood friend and crush. She left him a letter, explaining she couldn't marry him. Now, a mature and skilled healer, Luna is determined to rebuild her life and help the village she once called home. Now, can Luna rebuild her life and earn the village's trust?

The Hollowing came like a thief in the dead of the night - silent, merciless, and absolute. It was an event that permanently scarred humanity’s history, stealing along all of the possibility, wonder and hope that this world once had - for it was the year that the spark of wonder had been wretched from existence, the year that magic had died. But many soon came to realise that the Hollowing was not the end but the beginning. Cracks opened around the world, bringing about the descent of the Dark fog, and along with it, a dread unbound by mortal thought which devoured the weak and hunted those who still clung too closely to the memory of magic. Year 3999. 1800 years after the Hollowing, humanity has been pushed to live inside the walls of Domes: monolithic walls, encasing gargantuan swaths of land protected by an ancient being from the era of magic, the Acacia. Yet, the peace that it brought was like a festering wound, throbbing with unresolved mysteries and bringing about feelings of hatred and fear, of that day 1800 years ago when one decided to break an oath. As tensions beneath the surface simmer and an unknown group threatens to sink humanity down once and for all, a meeting that would change the fate of a young boy - one that had the potential to shake both sides, one that would bring about change to the whole continent of Paradoxia - was about to take place. The meeting of disciple and master. It was at that moment that the goddess of fate began to spin her wheel to weave tales for this forgotten world once more.

Abandoned as a baby and raised in the harshest streets of a city that shunned him, Elias has known nothing but poverty, pain, and survival. With no talent for magic or swordsmanship, he ekes out a miserable existence as a pickpocket, enduring the scorn and cruelty of those around him. But when he is beaten within an inch of his life and left to die, a mysterious old man intervenes, sacrificing himself to grant Elias a second chance—a chance to unlock a hidden power within him.As Elias grapples with the newfound magic coursing through his veins, he quickly realizes that this gift is more curse than blessing. The magic is wild, untamed, and dangerous, and it’s only a matter of time before it consumes him entirely. Desperate for answers, Elias sets out on a perilous journey to the Academy, the seat of magical knowledge, where he hopes to find the key to mastering his power.But the path ahead is fraught with danger, and Elias is not the only one interested in the mysterious power he now possesses. Dark forces are at work, and secrets from his forgotten past begin to surface. As he delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding his abilities, Elias will discover that his fate is tied to something far greater—and far more dangerous—than he could ever have imagined.

Death? What exactly is it? I never knew, and honestly, I never cared. But now? Now, it's all I crave. I don't just want to understand death—I want to experience it, truly, more than anyone ever could. Not the hollow imitation where consciousness lingers... but a real, final death. For I am trapped in a hellish cycle of dying and coming back. Over and over. How many times has it been? Hundreds? Thousands? Tens of thousands? Or has it reached millions by now? I can't remember anymore. All I know is that I die, and then I live again... again and again.

Ashen was a man from earth. His job? Nothing he just helped lonely women who didn't get enough love from their Husbands with his huge dragon of love. He didn't left any prey who he had his eyes on, whether it be Mom or daughter, all would be caught in his lustful hands. But after getting in an accident, he is reincarnated into a useless Prince's Body in a cultivation world. [Ding! Welcome Host I am the Villainous System"] Ashen: "Villainous System? What is that?" [Ding! This world has innumerable protagonists but only few villains, therefore, to maintain the balance you have been brought into this world and I am here to help you in your journey] A sinister smile hanged on Ashen's lips as he muttered: "Doesn't that mean I can do all that I want" [Ding! No host, you are the useless prince now, You need to become powerful to do that] Ashen's smile retracted for a few second before appearing again: "Oh, I am a Prince? Then shouldn't I have a harem?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NO NTR and there will be NO Yuri. Ashen will be netori, Ashen will not get cheated on. • 200 power stones: 1 extra chapter • 300 power stones: 2 extra chapters • 500 or higher: 4 extra chapters

A certain soul suffered through millenniums. A certain fate accumulated from past lives. A certain destiny given by the echoes of the behind. A certain mission from a fallen god. What is the Hollow that has been eating the world? Will this be the final world? Will this be the final stigma the gods left behind? The answer... lies within a young boy, carrying the world's burden, but the resolve of his is infinite. Luciel, his name wishes him to become the light of the world, has to become an act of the heavens itself. His past unknown but his life mission lives on. Save the world with his scarlet flame.

In a world where martial arts and magic are one and the same, he awakens reborn. All that remains of his past life are a neural network and hollow desires. His dreams of adventure and freedom were stolen, just as they took his mother, father, and sister. They stripped him of his kingdom and destiny. But to reclaim it all, he'll wage war against the entire world if necessary. Though armies stand against him, his sword remains steady. Though emperors send their legions, his stride never falters. Though demons, gods, heroes, and foes unite to oppose him, they cannot break his iron will. The Nameless World... What is it, if not a planet? In a finite universe, how can it be endless? What mysteries lie hidden within its lands? Part the veil of the unprecedented. Perhaps... this is your... final chance.

Beneath a sky of ashen snow, Orcel stands among the ruins of his village, bound by a vow whispered in the dark. With nothing left but a promise of vengeance, he steps into a world veiled in mystery, where shadows move with purpose and forgotten powers lie waiting. As he rises from weakness, Orcel’s path twists deeper into the unknown, and he begins to question: is he the one seeking revenge, or has something far darker set its sights on him?

Elias Ward, an elite player in the virtual fantasy world of Celestian Requiem, has it all: top rankings, powerful allies, and the thrill of endless quests. But victory feels hollow as the game he once loved begins to lose its allure. When strange events within Celestian Requiem hint at a deeper mystery, Elias finds himself drawn into a journey that blurs the boundaries between his world and the game. Guided by cryptic messages, Elias must uncover ancient secrets alongside his trusted in-game companion, Artemis, and reconnect with people from his real life, including Ava, an old friend he left behind. As they venture deeper into Celestian Requiem, Elias and his team confront increasingly strange events, powerful enemies, and hidden forces that seem to reach beyond the virtual realm. In this tale of digital worlds and real-life stakes, Elias discovers that some quests are more than games—and the choices he makes will impact more than just a leaderboard.