Remaining In Darkness

Amidst the scent of war, the Seven Wonders disappear from the face of the earth. Dangerous adventurers who are known for the devastating prowess of the 7, they are the criminals responsible for conspiring with the Demons who were now invading Humankind. Aster, a beginning adventurer, is the key to unlocking the secrets behind the Seven Wonders, and being tasked with the special mission to discover the whereabouts of the Seven Wonders, he begins his lifelong mission whilst attending the Royal Knight's Academy to reclaim a lost power.

Abaddon is a noble-born boy in a world where superpowers determine a person’s value. Though his father is the strongest human on the continent, Abaddon is born powerless—a disgrace in royal circles. His early life is filled with pain, but just as things seem to improve, his family is betrayed and massacred by the very gods they worship. Abaddon is then sold into slavery and used as a human shield in dangerous magical explorations. On a mission to a beast-infested island, he dies, but his intense desire for revenge prevents his soul from moving to the underworld, Xerathar. This act of defiance draws the attention of Kaelar, the Primordial of Chaos, who offers Abaddon a pact: the power to kill the gods in exchange for freeing the Primordials. Kaelar creates a new heart for Abaddon from his essence—the Chaotic Heart of Ashura. Reborn with this power, Abaddon embarks on a relentless journey to destroy the gods, retrieve his family’s souls from Xerathar, and endure immense pain for the sake of love and vengeance.

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

Malia has to make a choice: either let the curse into herself, or risk losing her father. She chooses to let it in, and the mark of the cursed is transferred to her from her father. A young girl of fifteen, bearing a curse because of her father's actions, and the only way to lift the curse is to kill the entire bloodline of the Lunate family. But, even after the curser is dead, Malia continues to hear voices and experience other supernatural events. And her family is isolated from the rest of the world. She fell inlove, but then they discovered that her lover is actually a member of the lunate family and is the last of the curser's bloodline. Malia is again faced with a terrible choice; she has to kill the boy she loves in order to break the curse. Can she do it? Does she ever find peace or happiness after all that's happened?

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Inherited Darkness" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

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.

Descended from the legendary "Thunder God," the Raiden family has reigned as one of the world's most powerful clans for centuries. But unexpected happened when 2000 years later the expected heir of the raiden family Kael Raiden ( 12 years old) , their eldest son, who inexplicably lacks the family's signature thunder powers. Shunned and ridiculed by his own kin, Kael is forced to endure a life of scorn and isolation. One day he decides to leave his family and embark on a solitary journey of intense training to became the strongest being. Will he survive this chaotic world or Destroy everything that stand against him . "I will destroy everything that stands against me," Kael declares, his eyes fixed on the sky, a chilling proclamation that marks the end of the kind-hearted boy he once was.

Keira lived her life for 28 times already as she is a transmigrator who knows the whole plotline but always end up dying in different ways on the day she reached the age of 30, no matter how and what. In current plotline, she was supposed to be a villainess who will be sentenced to lifetime imprisonment and died at the age of 20 for an unknown reason, but this plotline seems strange as she did not transmigrate like the usual where she is a month-year old, rather she transmigrates when the villainess, Mariam Celeste, is 18 years old. To prevent the imprisonment and death of Mariam, she decided to jump to another plotline where the side characters were introduced, and that is when she was able to live for 6 years as a renowned Exorcist. Will she be able to prevent her certain death this time and be freed from the loops of these various plotlines or will she end up dying again and jump to another plotline?

The world belongs to the humans but what they do not know is that in the dark hours of the night there is a slave market that happens in the woods. No one knows about it except those that are wealthy and pay a fee for the membership. As the slave market moves from town to town, finally they reach its destination where they call up the buyer letting him know that they have arrived with some intriguing goods that he might be interested in. The slave that was bought from the Slave Market in the middle of the night was taken to her new home by her first Master. She feels safe with him but doesn’t remember anything from her past and doesn’t know what secrets lurk in her mind. The Master that bought a new toy thought since she was what he was looking for. He hoped that she would last longer than the rest but what he didn’t expect was the past to come back to him after a hundred years without it. With his new memories he softens up but only for her as she is now his everything, he will stop at nothing to protect her and help each other remember their past together. Excerpt "Just who do you think you are? I will get you thrown out of this area if you continue to loiter around here. I was just having a chat with my soon to be man when you interrupted me." The girl pointed at Yuki blaming her. "Darling, were you going to pick up someone else when you already have me by your side?" Yuki turned and pressed her body up against his side. She rubbed her chest on his side to show that he was hers. "You know that I can not replace you, Liliana. I was only telling these ladies that they couldn't have the purse that I specially ordered for you." He moved his hand to her ass and squeezed. The ladies looked embarrassed for a moment. "No, I will get what I want. I want that man and that purse!" The lady screamed and her face turned beet red. Yuki turned her head over, "you can not control someone's feelings. You can not compare to me in any way shape or form." Yuki turned her head away shapely. "Oh is that so. THEN I CHALLENGE YOU TO A BEAUTY CONTEST!! There is a competition for the queen of the beach today and if you win I will leave you alone and bow down to you but if I win I want that purse and your man!" Cover is a commissioned Product and all rights belong to me and the artist that created it for me.

The underage child experienced a traumatic event when he witnessed his father killing his mother and was forcibly made by his father to shoot his sister. On the same day, he also killed his father, who was responsible for the death of his mother and sister. As a result of this incident, he spent a long time in prison, but due to a series of events that occurred in prison, he managed to escape. Upon escaping, he immediately went to the cliff he always visited and, in search of freedom, committed suicide. However, due to his strong and noble soul, he was reincarnated and tasked with continuing the legacy of the dark god. A dark yet sweet future awaited him.

Yining had a peaceful life until her world turned upside down when her family went bankrupt. She was forced to marry Tang and since then, she has never been the same.

Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, used, humiliated? Have you ever been kind and caring to people who were never worth it? Have you ever questioned the meaning of your existence in this world? If we knew what life had in store for us, we would probably refuse to be born. And that's why life is wise to deceive us. And today, humanity is facing threats that could lead to its downfall. One thing is for sure, Pandora's box has been opened, hoping that it will not be the twilight of humanity.

Vous êtes vous déjà sentie trahis, blessé, utilisé, humilié ? Avez-vous été bienveillant et soucieux avec des gens qui n'en ont jamais valu la peine ? Avez vous déjà questionner le sens de votre existence dans ce monde ? Si nous savions ce que la vie nous réservait, nous refuserions sans doute de naître. Et c'est pour ça que la vie est sage de nous tromper. Et aujourd'hui, l'humanité fait face des menaces qui pourraient la mener à sa perte. Une chose est sur la boîte de Pandore a été ouverte, en espérant que cela ne soit pas le crépuscule de l'humanité.

A century and a half after estranged elf Ilrune ran away from the Elven Kingdom, missing person notices start popping up everywhere, looking for a teal-eyed, youthful individual. Using the knowledge accumulated from several years of wandering, Ilrune goes undetected by the officials' prying eyes. Still, it is only a matter of time until his past catches up to him with the addition of unsavoury surprises. After all, misery loves company.

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

A teenage boy meets with an coincident which made him a cosmo-holder. but his dad was a brutal villain. also the cosmo-elementary is on the way to find 7 remaining 7 cosmo-stones.

At sixteen, life for Seren Grey takes a dramatic turn when his parents' unexpected actions leave him moving in with his grandparents. As he navigates the struggles of adolescence and newfound independence, he completes his education and secures a job. However, his life spirals into chaos when he unknowingly forms a relationship with his boss, Draven Carter, who has concealed his true identity behind a false name and a facade. Complications arise when Seren discovers he possesses the extraordinary ability to have children, a fact that shatters his understanding of identity and autonomy. As he grapples with this revelation, a jealous woman, determined to eliminate any perceived threat to her own relationship with Draven, plots against him. With vulnerability at every corner, Seren finds himself embroiled in a tense battle for love, identity, and a safe place in a world that feels increasingly perilous. Seren must confront the complexities of his life, navigate the treachery that surrounds him, and ultimately redefine what it means to belong, all while discovering the power of resilience and the true meaning of family. As he unravels the tangled web of secrets and confronts the trials that life throws his way, will he emerge unscathed, or will these unforeseen twists prove too much to bear?

In a world full of light and hope, Ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massaqured except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for wind control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of shade, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. Onw day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sends shade, his new son to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his enemies.

darkness is nothing more than a power

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

The underworld (dark side) and human world (light side) are two different realms, having literally nothing to do with each other. Well, that's how it was until a witch involved herself in a forbidden relationship with a man she was meant to destroy. Their union led to the birth of a very powerful hybrid who unknowingly has the power to either destroy the entire universe or bring things back to normal. Will the light and dark find a way to unite?? Or destruction and doom will be the fate of the entire universe?? FIND OUT IN THIS AMAZING STORY: SLIPPING INTO THE DARK BY A TEENAGE WRITER. Thanks for choosing my book. I love you

"In the shadows of his small town, 17-year-old Ethan discovers a chilling truth: his past is a lie, and his future is already claimed. Can he outrun the darkness that's been waiting for him?"

In Artios, a city where light and shadow dance together, two young souls from starkly different worlds collide. Leon, a ballet dancer raised in a strict, successful family, captivates everyone with his bright and cheerful demeanor. Yet, behind this facade lies a heart filled with doubts and despair. Does he truly know who he is, or is he merely playing a role written for him by others? Meanwhile, Melorin, a street-smart girl with dark hair and piercing green eyes, battles against the harsh realities of life in the unforgiving alleys of Artios. Born into a world of inequality and poverty, she yearns for justice and hope amidst the darkness. Fate intertwines their lives in an unexpected twist, completely altering their paths. When Leon first encounters Melorin, he sees a reflection of his true self in her, and the beautiful world of dance transforms into a new challenge he never anticipated. "Dance in the Darkness" is a tale filled with love, conflict, and the search for identity that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through deep emotions. Can Leon discover his true light amidst the shadows? Can Melorin confront her struggles and forge a brighter future?