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The Sanguinarian Empire spans oceans, its banners soaked in stolen blood and broken promises. In the middle isles, resistance is annihilated beneath silver tipped boots,ancient powers stir-forgotten gods hungry for power, their shadows creeping through shattered kingdoms and whispered prayers In the land fractured by war, corruption, conquest, and faith twisted into chains, the people rise in desperate rebellion. Some seek justice. Others are hungry for vengeance. All are pawns in a game older than time. Where empires are built on bones and the divine -weave their schemes in fire and blood . The people are forced to obey in silence. Among them walks Lucian—Raised in the palace halls yet his true place a secret even from himself. He moves through a world of shifting loyalties and lies, haunted by the shadows of both mortal and divine. His fate was written in scars nobody else could see. when the fragile balance is destroyed, Lucian finds himself swallowed by a darkness older than the gods themselves. what he becomes in that silence will echo through the kingdoms—though no one yet knows his name. In the shadows of gods returned and empires crumbling, a new force awakens. A heart forged in Iron. And the fire that comes will spark a reckoning the gods forgot.

A Dark Fantasy Web Novel In the fractured kingdom of Aurelia, where ancient magic sleeps beneath burned cities and noble blood hides centuries of sin, a young prince sets out to restore peace—armed with charm, power, and a heart full of hope. By his side are loyal friends, dangerous beasts, and a quiet noble with a crooked smile and too many secrets. But as darkness creeps in from forgotten ruins and whispers echo of a bloodline erased by fire, fate sharpens its blade. What begins as a tale of adventure and glory soon uncoils into something far more deadly. Because some thrones were never meant to be taken. They were meant to be burned.

In a place filled with desperation, filth, and deception, survival remains the singular goal for all those who call the slums home. The game was to outlive everyone else, to see who could collect the most scraps and live to see the next day, where a slight shift in stakes was the determining factor between life and death. Rune is no exception to this grim game, but his stakes are higher; he is playing for two. With his sister and himself to care for, keeping hunger at bay for even one person is a struggle, and adding another makes it nearly impossible—a precarious tightrope he often teeters on. Each day, Rune barely manages to evade death, but what happens when the rules of the game shift, when a whole other world of mana, authority, and society suddenly exists? When myths transform into reality, and the legends of the ancients are no longer mere whispers in children's tales? What unfolds when a long-dormant threat creeps into the hearts of all who live?

A slow-burn slice-of-life LitRPG with alchemy, reluctant heroism, and one overly enthusiastic pugilist. Aiden Hallowcreek wanted a quiet life—tucked away on a mountainside with nothing but bubbling potions, rare herbs, and his tiny water spirit Misty for company. Sure, his alchemy class isn’t flashy, and leveling up takes forever, but it’s peaceful. Predictable.  Dull. Then Jax, a fullblood wolf beastman martial artist with a love of booze and the subtlety of a landslide, crashes into his life looking for a guide—and maybe a friend. Now Aiden’s quiet routine is upended by fire ghosts, forgotten shrines, cryptic magic circles, and a creeping sense that maybe, just maybe, he was meant for more than backroom brewing. With a reluctant heart, a bag full of potions that may not even be enough, and a party forming whether he likes it or not, Aiden is about to learn that adventure doesn’t always come with a warning label—and neither does friendship. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, quirky party dynamics, and underdogs who'd rather nap than fight—until they don’t.

The world once had villains. They soared through the skies with heroes, balanced power, and disappeared when the world did not need them. However, one day... they vanished. Now, fifty years later, the earth has forgotten it once had them. Heroes became status symbols and lived lavishly while enjoying luxuries by exploiting common people. Sixteen-year-old Luna was an orphan, and as if God was not satisfied with her already huge disadvantage, he made her mute too. She was constantly bullied in her high school because of this. One day, during a part-time job at a convenience store, she was attacked by a group of bullies and injured her head. When she thought she was going to die and despair started to creep in, a red screen appeared in her sight. [The Evil Villainess System is initiating.] [The heroes forsook their duties and indulged in worldly matters. The cataclysm is nearing; the world can't afford their sloppiness. You, as a villainess, must wake them from their slumber.] [Do villainess activities and gain villainess points. You can buy anything with these points.]

Flirt. Fool. Forget. Romantic Comedy | Small Town Drama | Healing with Heat After a brutal heartbreak shatters her faith in love, Julie West packs her lingerie, high heels, and emotional armor—and flees the city to a sleepy little town called Rosefield. But she’s not here to heal the “right way.” She’s here to flirt, fool, and forget… one man at a time. Beautiful, curvy, and sinfully confident, Julie plays the villain in heels—harmless on the surface, dangerous underneath. With a baby face and a wicked mouth, she turns heads the moment she arrives, but her heart? Off-limits. Permanently. Then she meets Elias, the sweet, soft-spoken handyman-next-door with kind eyes and steady hands. Followed by Tariq, the cocky gym trainer who flirts like it’s a sport. And finally, Lucas, the brooding single dad who wants nothing to do with chaos—until Julie walks in. She came to play. She wasn’t supposed to care. But as the games get riskier and her past creeps closer, Julie realizes something terrifying: maybe love isn’t the enemy. Maybe healing isn’t about control. Maybe… she’s the one being fooled. Flirt. Fool. Forget. is a romantic comedy filled with flirty banter, messy hearts, slow-burn steam, and a bad girl’s journey to finding peace in the one place she never expected—genuine love.

Two kingdoms divided by blood. Two hearts bound by fate. One mission that will shake the course of history. When a battle-hardened soldier from the Southern realm is forced to ally with a sheltered young noble from the North, neither expects the bond that will grow between them. Bound by duty, torn by secrets, and hunted by forces that seek to tear them apart—they must survive a mission neither of them chose. As the winds of war stir and political shadows creep across the land, a fragile connection blooms. But love in times of unrest is a dangerous thing. Will loyalty win? Or will the heart rewrite the destiny of nations? The Sky Between Two Kingdoms is an epic tale of love, betrayal, and impossible choices—where every chapter carries the weight of a country, and every glance could mean treason. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, forbidden attraction, and deep political fantasy, this story will break you beautifully.

Seraphina Moon, an orphan desperate for a family of her own, thought her last chance at motherhood was finally within reach. But then, bam! One accidental pregnancy later, and she’s not just expecting, she’s carrying the heir of Kaelen Thorne. And Kaelen? He’s not your average dad-to-be. He’s an enigmatic billionaire Alpha werewolf, and this baby is everything to him—like, the key to his entire future and his pack’s. To protect her child, Seraphina gets dragged into Kaelen’s dangerous world, forced to play the part of his adoring Luna in a high-stakes game of shifter politics that could easily get her killed. The wildest part? This whole charade, this fake relationship, starts to feel disturbingly real. There’s an undeniable, raw fire sparking between them, and beneath Kaelen’s harsh, dominant Alpha exterior, Seraphina glimpses a man who’s fiercely protective and surprisingly tender. But there’s a massive problem: he’s a shifter, she’s human, and he’s destined for a true werewolf mate, meaning their intense connection seems doomed from the start. With assassins on her trail, Kaelen’s scornful ex-mates making her life hell, and the shadows of her own past creeping in, Seraphina is caught. Can she navigate this treacherous game and guard her heart from the Alpha who commands her body’s surrender, or will the very man she’s forced to deceive be the only one who can save her? And could he ever truly choose a human, even if she’s carrying his precious heir?

After an accidental electrocution, Zhang Yi realized he could hide his body and become an invisible man. That incident marked a new chapter in his life. The magnificent president of the company, the hot policewoman, and the mischievous daughter of a rich man. "Apologies. I'm a righteous man. I've never abused my power of turning invisible to creep on beautiful girls, because I'd only stand boldly before them to look at them! You can't see me. You can't see me. You can't see me…"

The stark-naked, handsome, young man looked intently at a winged reptile creeping in front of him, His lips, closed tight since setting foot in this new realm, began to move as words echoed in the shadowy realm of awareness. "It has been determined that the leaders of the plan and all related individuals are dead, communication with Earth has been completely severed. Transitioning to autonomous operation mode. Updating log-in name to the fully planned 'Li Lin'. Given the current situation, autonomous task B4 is selected." The boy, now known as Li Lin, paused briefly, his voice taking on a chilling edge as if from the depths of hell. "Infiltrate and invade the low-level civilization, colonize it, Earthify it." The ultimate weapon in the form of a young man, in this magical alien world, sensed a familiar scent - war. And so, he continued his mission.

After centuries of ruling the underworld with terrifying power, Lilith dies in an epic battle, only to be reborn in the human world. But instead of a grand rebirth as a queen of darkness, she's reincarnated as something far more mundane—a secretary. Rather than despair, Lilith finds this new life amusing. After all, who would suspect the devil herself to be working a 9-to-5? Settling into her new reality, Lilith embraces her role, living in a luxurious apartment and working diligently in her office. Though her devilish instincts are hard to suppress, she's determined to be the perfect secretary. But when people push her too far, the devil within still comes out to play. When a creep in the office dares to look at her the wrong way, she calmly fixes her gaze on him. "You keep staring like that, and I'll show you what a broken wrist feels like." The man quickly scurries away, leaving Lilith with a satisfied smirk. Even the rich, entitled girl from accounting isn't safe from her wrath. "You think you can push me around just because you've got money? I've burned entire kingdoms for less. Don't test me." She says this with a calm smile, her eyes glinting dangerously. The day continued like that—stopping creeps in their tracks, putting rude heiresses in their place, and being the flawless secretary she intended to be. But, of course, her boss—the CEO—had his eyes on her, more curious than ever. And while the entire office might fear her or wonder about her, she remained blissfully indifferent. This was fun. And she wasn't here to impress anyone but herself. Who knew being a secretary could be so... interesting? Tags: Multiple Personality Disorder (DID), Mystery Romance, Boss and Secretary, Cold Male Lead, Strong Female Lead, Slow Burn Romance, Dangerous CEO, Psychological Drama

The world had long since darkened, shadows of despair creeped into every corner like harbingers of misfortune. Zombies roamed the lands and the once so beautiful world turned into a nightmare. Everyone hopefully waits for an apocalypse to end while the scientists are intrigued and mesmerized by the monsters they have created. Dungeons pop out of nowhere like lost bunnies and horror was the only side of the world. But, through this ordeal, there's one person who sees this all as a dream they'd soon wake up from. The horrors didn't faze them, and they weren't afraid of death. Why?

In the bustling city of Tokyo, where people pass each other unnoticed, Kaito Renji harbors a secret that cannot be ignored... He has no shadow. Living an ordinary life with his parents and sister, Kaito hides behind a fake smile, pretending to be normal in a world that shows no mercy to those who are different. But when a series of strange murders spreads across the city and an inhuman creature appears in the darkest corners, the truth begins to crawl toward him—just like the insects that creep through the cracks. In a world devoured by betrayal and deadly secrets, the shadow may be the enemy… or the key. As Kaito’s true identity comes to light, he realizes Tokyo is not just a city—but a vast web of lies. And he was never truly human… but something the insects have followed in silence all along. When the darkness begins to move, no one escapes without losing a piece of their soul.

Everything holds a story. Even a stone whispers its tale. But what of the unseen—those wrapped in mystery and legend? In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, Witches are the harbingers of death. A creeping curse taints the land, where magical creatures claim lives daily, and Witches weave wicked schemes each passing moment. They awaken ancient kings and summon colossal dragons—threatening to annihilate all of humankind. Yet hope is not lost. Sizhu, a young man bound by a sacred vow to his late master, rises with fire in his heart. He swears to hunt down every Witch until none remain. He seeks the light buried beneath the darkness. He becomes the blade in the shadow—a hunter of Witches. Witch Hunter: Goujian Sword

Leo Makjin, an ordinary gamer, is suddenly transported to the Eldorian Forest—a world where not only magic, but the ancient art of golem crafting, still lives. Armed with a mysterious Whispering Ring and Elias Thanem’s abandoned journal, he learns to shape life from clay, crystal, and ash… but every creation comes at a price. As he uncovers the secrets of the Ancient Golems and the disappearance of the Golem Makers, will he triumph—or be consumed by the creeping Fog that devours mind and matter?

WARNING: This story contains intense emotions, brutal betrayals, slow-burn obsession, and a female lead who doesn't know how to stay dead. Proceed with caution... and snacks. SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: screaming at your screen, falling for fictional men, and yelling “JUST KISS ALREADY.”...Get ready for this neverending rollercoaster of excitement!!! She was known as Qin mu, the organization’s deadliest sword. Feared and ruthless, everything dead or alive shuddered at the mention of her name. Until one night, they turned on her. Framed by the people she trusted, she was labeled as a traitor and was electrocuted to death on an electric chair. Qin mu awakens in the body of Shen mu, an ordinary girl who was relentlessly bullied… and who looks exactly like her. With a strange centipede-long scar now marking her face and fragments of her past creeping in, Qin mu begins to piece together the truth behind the betrayal that shattered her world. Then she meets Huo yunxiao , the cold, enigmatic young master of the powerful Huo family. His gaze unsettles her and His presence stirs something deeper. But as vengeance calls and shadows whisper secrets long buried, she must make a choice. Will her thirst for revenge and the mystery of her past destroy the chance at the love she never knew she needed? Or will she place her aching heart in the hands of this god-like man and the promise of a peaceful future?

What if you woke up in the past... just in time to stop history’s greatest injustice? When Joseph Situma — a struggling modern-day Kenyan — wakes up in 1542 as Khisa Lusweti, the son of a village chief, he’s forced into a world where survival means strength, leadership, and sacrifice. But this isn’t just a second chance. It’s a test from fate. As whispers of foreign invaders and the transatlantic slave trade begin to creep across Eastern Africa, Khisa realizes he has the power to change everything. Armed with modern knowledge and the heart of a warrior, he must unite divided tribes, outwit ruthless enemies, and spark a revolution that could alter the very fabric of history. But war is coming. Enemies are watching. And history doesn’t like being rewritten. Can one man defy destiny? Or will the chains of the past drag him under? The Wrath of the Unchained is a gripping saga of time travel, rebellion, and the unbreakable spirit of a people on the edge of conquest.

Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest

Due to the sudden opening of dimensional gates, massive earthquakes tore through the Earth. A deep, unearthly sound cracked across the sky — as if the world itself had been struck by a sledgehammer. The stars flickered, then vanished behind creeping waves of ash and violet light. But inside a secluded estate tucked behind electronic gates and manicured hedges, the world still slept. Ryan stirred beneath the sheets, tangled in warmth. Jane Blackwood lay beside him, her breath calm and even. For a fleeting moment, the illusion held. Then— Bang! Bang! Bang! “Ryan!” Maggi’s voice, sharp with panic. A second slam, louder. “Open the door! Now!” Ryan groaned, still half-dreaming. “What the hell’s going on…” He slid out of bed, eyes heavy, limbs slow. When he opened the door, Eleanor nearly collapsed into him. Her hands were streaked with blood, her eyes wild. “They’re here,” she whispered, “They’re here,” she whispered. “The sky cracked open and the Dimensional gate from… Monsters are pouring out as they are tearing apart humans — Ryan, this isn’t a dream. This is real. It’s happening.” He turned, pulse hammering. “Get dressed. We’re leaving for the bunkers.” Outside, the world had ended. And the dead had begun to rise. He reached for his clothes, yanking on a shirt. But just as he stepped toward the hallway. The ceiling of the household collapses on their bodies and they died instantly but the pendant given to him by his mother started flickering and next second, In the world unlike Earth, Ryan instantly opens eyes with a gasp and when he sees himself in the mirror. He got reincarnated in another world. Disclaimer : This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Thank you !.

In a world where anyone can receive superpowers—called *boosts*—one boy stands out for all the wrong reasons: he doesn't have one. Ulim has spent his whole life surrounded by classmates discovering incredible abilities, while he remains the only true anomaly... or so he thinks. After a strange incident during a routine school field trip, Ulim begins experiencing bizarre and unexplainable events. Powers? Curses? Something in between? As reality begins to blur and danger creeps closer, Ulim must navigate a world where not having a boost made him invisible—but what’s happening now may make him a target. Join Ulim on a journey filled with mystery, rivalry, dark secrets, and a discovery that might shake the foundation of the boosted world forever.

Transmigrated: Sifu and Demon Fight Over Me is a fast-paced romantic fantasy laced with sharp banter, scandalous flirting, and enough peril to keep you breathless. Jia Wei Xin didn’t sign up for this—waking up trapped in an ancient martial arts world, stuck in a mountain sect with a maddeningly unpredictable sifu who invades her space and clearly enjoys her suffering during “training.” Then there’s Zhang Tian—a dangerously smooth demon with a roguish grin and a penchant for bending the rules (and her will). Now he’s convinced she’s his and doesn’t hesitate to break boundaries, much to her sifu’s growing frustration. One came from the righteous sect, the other from the demonic one—but when it came to shamelessness, there was no difference. Liu Mo Fei and Zhang Tian seemed to have made it their joint mission to harass Jia Wei Xin to death—one with relentless flirting, the other with reckless kidnapping attempts. But as shadows of betrayal creep closer and hidden enemies emerge, Jia Wei Xin begins to suspect there’s more to her transmigration than meets the eye. Dark secrets from her past—memories she doesn’t even realize are missing—begin to echo through the chaos. A name she doesn’t remember. A promise she once made. And an unknown figure pulling strings behind the scenes, determined to keep her from discovering the truth. I came here to survive. Not to be fought over by a sifu and a demon with too much time and too many abs. (Warning: Highly flirtatious master, aggravatingly smooth demon, lurking villains, and a past that refuses to stay buried.)

Yuuta was the weakest, most average guy on Earth—barely surviving college, working a part-time job, and raised in a quiet orphanage with no real family to call his own. But everything changed the night he had a vivid dream... of marrying a stunning, powerful Dragon Queen from another world. He woke up thinking it was just a dream. Until she showed up in his room—with wings, horns, and a daughter who calls him Papa. Turns out, it wasn’t a dream. And now Yuuta’s life is anything but normal. With half her power sealed, the Dragon Queen—Erza—is stuck living in the human world, adapting to cramped apartments, dishwashing shifts, and the chaos of Earth. Yuuta, once a lonely soul, suddenly finds himself with a family, a responsibility, and feelings he never knew he was capable of. As fatherhood, monsters, magical secrets, and mysterious enemies creep into his life, Yuuta must rise—not as a hero, but as a man who has something worth protecting.

SYNOPSIS: Arin Sharma was just a cyber expert, until the world ended. On May 14 Earth didn’t burn. It vanished. A rift tore open the sky, and in a heartbeat, the planet was ripped from its orbit and hurled into a distant, hostile galaxy. Cities collapsed, continents shifted, and billions vanished in a single breath. They called it The Shift, an extinction event without fire or warning. A year later, Earth survives… but it doesn’t heal. Technology decays. Governments fracture. Familiar stars are gone, replaced by unfamiliar constellations and a creeping sense that something out there is watching—ancient, silent, and cold. The world has become a haunted carcass, crawling with horrors born of desperation, alien science, and human arrogance. In this fractured world, Arin drifts without purpose, plagued by guilt and silence. Until he discovers a buried secret beneath the ruins of what once was—a message encoded in alien signals. The Shift wasn’t random. It was a warning. And someone, or something, has responded. Now, Arin must navigate a planet that has become unrecognizable twisted by alien biology and infected with human ambition gone mad. Monstrous creatures roam the wastelands, mutations of man and beast, warped by invasive DNA, parasitic growths, or fusions of flesh and rogue technology. Bioengineered horrors, once created for protection, have turned predator. Humanity has splintered into warring factions, some worshipping the new gods in the stars, others performing experiments on survivors in a race to evolve… or survive. In the shadows, the true invaders stir, eldritch beings beyond comprehension, whose mere presence bends reality and time, driving minds to madness. They are not here to conquer. They are here to reclaim. Amid gore-soaked survival, betrayal, and the collapse of morality, Arin races to uncover the truth of what Earth has become—and what it is becoming. Along the way, he will face tragedy, treason, body horror, and cosmic terror, forced to decide not just how to survive… but whether humanity deserves to. Because The Shift wasn’t the end. It was the prologue. And what comes next is worse.

He was just a boy who loved antiques… until one pendant shattered his reality. Xavier never believed in destiny—until a cursed relic awakens a forgotten past, an ancient name, and a world he never knew he ruled. Betrayed in a former life as Typhon Kaelzar, the Dragon King, Xavier must now uncover the truth about the Seven Sealed Swords, the war that erased his name, and the woman who calls him “my lord” in every dream. As shadow realms creep into his world and memories bleed into reality, Xavier must face what he was… to protect who he is now. Dark fantasy. Ancient powers. Unfinished destinies. The flame has been eclipsed—but not extinguished. Will he reclaim the legacy, or burn with it?

In a world drowning in corruption and creeping madness, Kaisel de Ravengard, the cunning Duke of a once-great Duchy now in decline, hides his true intentions behind a mask of nobility. Haunted by his mother’s murder and the shadow of his family’s downfall, Kaisel wields forbidden magic and the power of the Seven Sins to unravel dark secrets buried deep within the Empire’s rotten core.As he unravels layers of conspiracy and deceit, uncovering mysteries and hidden truths, Kaisel carves a path of destruction through the corrupted aristocracy. Navigating a dangerous world where loyalty is scarce, every revelation threatens to pull him deeper into darkness in his relentless pursuit of vengeance and ultimate dominance. In a land where darkness festers beneath the surface, Kaisel’s rise threatens to unleash chaos and reshape the Empire forever.

Magnus Caffeine wasn’t always the Demon King. One day, he just woke up in a dark, gothic castle. Apparently, he’s in another world now—one with dragons, magic, and absolute chaos. But honestly? He’s not interested in world domination. He just wants to chill. Unfortunately, being an all-powerful Demon King comes with responsibilities, annoying subordinates, and heroic idiots who won’t leave him alone. Between dodging war declarations and dealing with demons who expect him to be some ruthless tyrant, Magnus has one simple goal: Drinking tea and lazing around. But with old memories creeping in, mysterious voices in his head, and an entire world expecting him to be either their savior or destroyer… will he really get to enjoy his tea break? ----------------------- i will be posting this in Royalroad --- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

In a dying world strangled by frost, plague, and the whispers of monsters, survival is a currency—and Iris Liren is dangerously close to going broke. She’s spent her life scraping together enough food, coin, and sanity to protect her younger brother Flynn from the rot seeping into their crumbling town of Sundra. Between the ever-creeping infection known as the Rattle and the ravenous vampire lords across the border, death is always one wrong step away. The Wolves—cold, lethal warriors bonded to the mythical volanema beasts—are the kingdoms’s only real line of defense. Revered, feared, and kept distant from the civilians they serve, the Wolves don’t come when you scream. They come after, when it’s too late. And when Iris sees the wreckage left behind after another attack, she knows the truth: if you want someone saved, you do it yourself. But the town is bleeding, secrets are festering, and trust is a weapon no one dares to wield. When Flynn vanishes, desperate to join the Wolves and prove he can protect what’s left of their broken world, Iris finds herself pulled into the center of a conflict that’s far bigger—and far older—than she ever imagined. And at its heart is a commander whose eyes see everything and give away nothing. His presence is as commanding as his silence, and though Iris refuses to bow, she can’t help but feel the sharp pull of fate every time he’s near. Determined to drag her brother back from the jaws of death, Iris pursues him into the treacherous mountains. Instead of finding Flynn, she's forcibly conscripted into the brutal trials herself, thrust into the Culling – a bloody free-for-all where hundreds fight to survive, and only 60% will walk away. Forged in desperation, she forms uneasy alliances. But the trials aren't her only battle. Watching over the carnage with chilling detachment is Alpha Zion Kage – leader of the feared Kuzgun Pack. Beautiful as wildfire and sharp as a honed blade, Zion radiates lethal power and unsettling secrets. His obsidian eyes see too much, especially Iris's defiance and raw strength. An unwanted, dangerous attraction sparks between them – a hunter drawn to a wounded, furious sparrowhawk. Zion is the embodiment of the system Iris distrusts, the man who might hold the key to Flynn's fate, and the one who forces her to confront the terrifying darkness within herself. As rebellion brews, loyalties fracture, and something ancient begins to stir beneath the snow-choked earth, Iris must decide how far she’s willing to go to save her brother—and whether the line between monster and man is as clear as everyone wants to believe. Iris must survive a trial designed to shatter the weak. To understand Zion, she might have to forfeit her heart. And to win, she'll be forced to cross a line that stains the soul. The path to the wolves is paved in blood, and love might be the deadliest trap of all.

When two broken souls meet in the silence of a world that’s never been kind, love becomes both a curse and a sanctuary. Arin, a guarded heir with a past full of secrets, and Lucien, a runaway part time fighter and a painter hiding from pain, are thrown together by fate—and desperation. Their paths collide when Arin offers Lucien shelter from a storm, only to find himself unraveling under the boy’s quiet gaze and gentle touch. In a world where trust is dangerous and love even more so, they find solace in stolen moments—baths that last till sunrise, kisses hidden beneath cold moonlight, and touches that say what words never can. But the deeper they fall, the closer the shadows creep. As Arin’s family legacy threatens to drag them both under, and Lucien’s trauma resurfaces with cruel timing, the two must choose: surrender to the darkness or fight to save the fragile love blooming between them. A soft, sensual, and heartbreaking story about healing, vulnerability, and a love that feels like drowning—only sweeter.

When high school student Itsuki Kurobane discovers a mysterious black book lying in the road, he unknowingly opens the door to something that was never meant to be found. As strange events begin to unfold and an unseen presence creeps into his life, Itsuki is forced to question what’s real, who he can trust, and whether the friend he summoned is truly a friend at all. In silence, something watches. In silence… it answers.