Parrying Dark Souls

The Thread of Two Souls In the kingdom of Uttara, duty is law, and love is a luxury few can afford. Abhimanya, the crown prince, is used to navigating power, politics, and the heavy weight of expectation. But when an unexpected marriage binds him to Adithya—an enigmatic stranger with sharp wit and secrets of his own—Abhimanya’s world begins to unravel. Adithya’s quiet strength and unreadable gaze are more than they appear, pulling Abhimanya into a web of mysteries that stretch beyond the walls of the palace. As court politics turn treacherous and unseen enemies draw closer, Abhimanya finds himself torn between the kingdom he must protect and the growing connection he cannot deny. Two souls, tethered by fate, walk the thin line between trust and suspicion. In a world where nothing is as it seems, will their bond be their salvation... or their downfall? A slow-burning tale of love, intrigue, and secrets waiting to be unraveled—where every glance, every word, and every silence matters.

After a decade of love and devotion, Beatrice's world shattered when her husband, Shawn, perished in a tragic accident. The agony was compounded by the cruel fate that denied her even a glimpse of his remains. Her mother-in-law's venomous words—labeling her "bad luck"—proved the final blow, forcing Beatrice to retreat to her parents' home. Pregnant, widowed and heartbroken, Beatrice struggled to rebuild her life. However, fate had other plans. Enter Ethan, a brooding ex-convict driven by a thirst for vengeance and a quest for greatness. Love and family ties meant nothing to him—until he became Beatrice's neighbor. As their paths continued to cross, Beatrice and Ethan engaged in a series of intense, verbal sparring matches. Yet, beneath their animosity, a spark of intrigue flickered to life. What was it about the wounded, pregnant widow that captivated Ethan's attention? And what drew Beatrice to the enigmatic, troubled stranger, compelling her to help him find redemption? As the tension between them builds, Beatrice and Ethan must confront their own demons and the darkness that has haunted them for so long. Will they find a way to heal, to forgive, and to love again? Or will the trouble of their pasts and the lies that bind them tear them apart forever?

Adelaide Oris thought marriage was a sacred bond, a promise of love and protection. Instead, her home became a battleground, where her husband’s fists spoke louder than his vows, and her consent was a casualty of his desires. Behind the closed doors of their union, she endured unspeakable horrors, bound by societal expectations and her own shattered self-worth. But when the bruises on her body begin to mirror the scars on her soul, Adelaide realizes she must reclaim her voice before the silence consumes her entirely. "Inviolable Bonds, Violated Souls" is a harrowing tale of resilience and the fight for dignity in a world that often turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed behind the guise of love. Will Adelaide find the courage to break free, or will the shackles of her past forever bind her to the darkness? This is a story that will break your heart, ignite your anger, and inspire your strength.

This is a story about a guy named Lucas. He is twenty three years of age. He lives in a messy apartment that he hardly cleans. His mother died 3 years ago off illness and he never knew he's father he works at a pet shop and he does spare jobs on his iff days to keep up with his rent. Lucas never bothers to hang out with friends and always wants to be alone. One night Lucas came from work, exhausted he opened up a beer sat on his sofa and ate some pizza. Right after that he went to bed, and soon he was fast asleep. Not knowing that his whole life about to change.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Summary of Underplay: The One in 108 In a world on the brink of chaos, Underplay: The One in 108 tells the gripping tale of Raghav Rajput, a young man endowed with a sharp intellect and a foresight unmatched by his peers. Raghav foresees a devastating communal and international war brewing in the shadows of Himsuta, his homeland. While most dismiss his warnings, he begins preparing in secret, driven by the goal of saving his loved ones and ensuring survival in an increasingly hostile world. When the Chaos finally erupts, it plunges the nation into unthinkable horror, with the Isamia and Chasmis religious factions. In an act of unspeakable resolve, Raghav and his alliance orchestrates further to continue his country. Key Themes and Ideas: 1. Moral Ambiguity of Leadership: Raghav's decisions blur the lines between heroism and brutality, questioning the ethical limits of survival. 2. Survival and Sacrifice: The story delves into what individuals and communities are willing to sacrifice for their survival and ideals. 3. Religious Conflict and Historical Manipulation: The novel explores how wars shaped by religion leave lasting scars and how history is rewritten by the victors. 4. New Beginnings Amid Destruction: Despite the bloodshed, Raghav's efforts to protect and educate the orphaned children offer a vision of hope and resilience. 5. The Burden of Prophecy: Raghav's foresight becomes both his greatest strength and his heaviest burden, isolating him from others even as he fights for their lives. Important Figures: Raghav Rajput: The protagonist who foresees the war and leads the charge against the Isamia and Chasmis factions. The 108 Alliance: A group of handpicked individuals willing to carry out Raghav's plan to save their nation, no matter the cost. Lord Visva: A symbol of redemption and faith, central to Raghav's spiritual journey in the final stages of his life. This novel is a bold exploration of war, morality, and the complexities of human survival, combining themes of action, strategy, and emotional depth.

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.

Amon's father left him at the church orphanage the day he was born because he thought he was worthless. So, without family, how will Amon survive in this world? and what path is he going to pursue?

They were never of this world; they are the scattered sheep and have lost their flock. But the good shepherd has found his sheep. Hated by the world, they were ultimately chosen to protect it a burden they must carry till the very end. When a few individuals select the world of miracles and grace, they are granted power by Christ himself. Follow their journey to fight the forces of the fallen ones, the Nephilims, and witches who only wants caused chaos in the world, and the fall of humanity

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!"

After being brutally slain by a vampire during an apocalyptic cataclysm, Nux Steel finds himself reincarnated into the body of a deceased boy in a realm where magical abilities reign supreme. This new world is inhabited by individuals possessing Soul Books, ancient tomes that unlock Beast Souls, granting mastery over reality. With abilities ranging from terraforming landscapes to ripping apart space and time, these magical adepts wield unimaginable power. Nux soon discovers his host body holds the dormant soul of the legendary Beast God, a being of untold might. As Nux awakens the Beast God's soul, he unlocks the secrets of this mystical realm and forges an unyielding determination to conquer this world. Will Nux's unrelenting ambition and newfound powers be enough to reshape destiny, or will the weight of his past life's tragedies define his future?

In a world where a small percentage of the population is able to cultivate powers of mystical and supernatural quality and strength determines your standing in society a Seed sprouts forming a young man who seems to be ignorant of the world but power beyond normal means. A ability that none have seen before, he is the Dark Seed

She is a psychopath driven by bloodlust and betrayal meets a playboy who manipulates heart for wealth. A dangerous game of seduction, power and survival ensues. Everybody needs someone but do they really need each other?

A thousand souls sacrificed to give life to one being!... Sounds nice and intriguing. But, in a world where people's ideals are all about money, fame, power and everything about themselves... Forget about 1000, finding even one soul who's willing to give up their life for another is a rare find. ... If there's one, then this world doesn't deserve such a soul. That soul deserves the highest place in heaven, A God! . 700 years ago... When world fell into the clutches of untamed beasts, great worshippers of mortal realm looked up to the heaven to call for help. That's when an Immortal God descended to Mortal realm. 900 years later, A prophecy spreaded: On the 900th year of descending to mortal realm, everything the Immortal God worked hard to build would crumble to dust!!!

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.

James has only ever known how to live his life based on the rules every soldier in the Magical Peace Treaty Force was supposed to live by. Now nighteen, James thought he had achieved everything to live a peaceful life ahead....he had a girlfriend, he had just returned from a mission that gave him an instant promotion in the ranks and was living his best life until one day during petrol duty, he comes across an unconscious boy at the entrance of the dark forest. And that boy was about to change everything.

The world of Raenbax has now 'come to an end' and there's no hope for it's return. The world has divided into seven different contingents with their own leading empires, trying to salvage what they can of a dystopian planet. Yet, reason of Raenbax's fall is of one man, Yanna, the Devilman Rasapien. Two semi-cooperative races, the Rasapiens and the Angasme, are now adversaries in the race to conquer the small remains of their planet. Yuliya, a descendant of the Angasme, falls in love with the last blood related daughter of Yanna as she goes on a quest given to her by her grandmother. Her duty is to save the souls of Angasme from the descendants of Yanna and their unruly power. Love, unfortunately, gets in the way.

Humans have evolved once again. Multiple research studies say that due to humans' exposure to the Supernatural, they have awakened a Sacred ability, one that had been unheard of since millions of years when humans started their evolution, an evolution that transcends their physical form and reaches deep into their spiritual essence. This was just different, along with unlocking skills steadily in certain level of one's body enhancement, this sacred ability also allows humans to unlock bloodline, as long as they meet the required conditions and make the necessary spiritual payment...

A train is hijacked by hackers who take control of the train's systems. Ishmaily, a mysterious passenger, finds himself at the center of the crisis when he discovers that the hijackers are searching for him. As he teams up with Debbie and Sally to uncover the truth behind the hijacking, Ishmaily must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have made him a target. With the hijackers closing in, Ishmaily must use his wits and resourcefulness to survive and uncover the truth.

In the Magic Realm, mana exists as the main component of life. Those born with it are called magic users and they are capable of controlling the godly power known as magic. For centuries, the human race has fought against the demons, a powerful and gruesome race that was born from the Dark Realm; and with the help of the gods, the human magic users were granted gifts known as skills that played a huge role in those wars against the demons. Ash was a product of the first war. And after being discovered as a half-demon, he is killed by a silver-haired mage who held the power of the sky in her hand. But thanks to a twist in fate, he is reincarnated as Arthur Bellrock, an orphaned weak magic user with a brilliant mind and the ability to use incantationless magic. With this second chance, he intends to break through the obstacles in this new life and acquire the power to even defy the gods in order to continue having these luxuries and possibly have his revenge someday. But power comes with a price…. PS: the cover is not mine

Novels brought Gray where he wouldn’t have gone with a gun. Bad Neighborhood? Worse... Transmigration! But that's not all. The Region’s all-powerful Duke wants him dead, his current body/soul are utterly crippled, and his backing is non-existent. He's in for a LOT of trouble! But amidst an existential crisis, opportunity arises… [Unlocked Library of Heavens Souls!] Watch Gray become the wind of change he was always meant to be! Teach as a cover? Sure! Uncover his lost past? Why not? Grow Stronger? That’s a given! Mistakenly Crush Countless Worlds? YES!… Wait, what?! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Initial concept inspired by LoHP 'cause I felt nostalgic. As for where this will all go... May the gods have mercy on my poor readers' souls! Update Schedule: Every Day! (Blame Raj) Discord: https://discord.gg/wQ54ABEF3M *PS: Yes, it's called Waifu Party: LoHS ^_^v

When her father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit, 16-year-old Ada’s world crumbles. Determined to uncover the truth, she enlists the help of her four closest friends. Together, they unravel a web of dark secrets that threaten to tear them apart. But amid the chaos, Ada finds herself drawn to Luke, one of her best friends, whose loyalty is as steadfast as his heart is guarded. As the pressure mounts and betrayals come to light, Ada is forced to confront the darker sides of the people she loves—and of herself. Torn between her growing feelings for Luke and the mission to save her father, Ada must decide how far she’s willing to go for justice. When the ultimate betrayal pushes her to the edge, she faces a choice that could shatter everything she holds dear. Dark Bonds is a thrilling story of love, betrayal, and the unbreakable ties that define us. Will Ada’s heart survive the fight for the truth?

Karl is a student at Oxford university in New York. He lives with his aunt. He discovers that he lives in a world filled with supernatural entities able to shatter mountains with a snap of a finger. He is unable to remember anything below the age of 10. Earth has a strong 'Will' called 'Jal' which prevents normal humans from seeing anything supernatural. The supernatural entities are Gods, Vampires, Angels, Werewolves, Demons, Espers,etc. Will Karl be able to fight fate and walk his own path with strong women-oops companions.

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Zero was living the life of a normal kid in high school when he was suddenly thrown into a world of beasts and death. Everyone is currently struggling to simply survive, the world's order has been turned upside down. People are dying from beasts and humans alike. Follow Zero as he unlocks the power he has inherited. follow as he learns about the how, and why this is happening to their world. Zero is thrown into this new world, so he is drawn to the familiar, humans! However, when humans become a larger danger to Zero than the beasts, he must decide on what to do. Buckle down to save those that wish him death? Or go it alone? ----- This is a work of fiction and therefore not real ----- __________ The Cover is not my creation. If the creator of the cover would like me to take it down, contact me and I will. __________

She's the feared Ceo Jade, who was only living for two things; power and revenge. In her plans for revenge, she gets entangled with Mi Rue; the rumoured heartless king of the business world. What'll happen when these two feared Ceo's one with a dark past and the other with a dead heart never to love again meet. What secrets will be uncovered. Read and find out....