Charmed By Darkness

Charles Ravencroft, a man who has lost his past, works as a detective to make a living while searching for traces of his own identity. One day, while investigating a case in a village, he discovers a mysterious paper written in a strange language he has never seen before, yet mysteriously finds himself able to read it. This paper leads him to dream of a raging sea amid a storm - a vision too real to be mere fantasy. His investigation into the truth behind this dream will lead him away from the world of ordinary humans, into a hidden realm filled with supernatural mysteries, where every legendary belief manifests before his eyes. It's a society where every risk brings power, along with severe consequences... sometimes making death seem like the better choice. "To obtain what one desires, something must be exchanged. Knowledge is traded for time, money for physical labor, and skill for effort. But what must one trade to obtain great power... The answer is one's very self."

She accidentally barged into his room interrupting his peaceful time, and since then, he took great pleasure in tormenting her. Hearing about his engagement, she crashed his engagement party and clung to his arm, intending to create a fuss. Unexpectedly, he suddenly grabbed her hand and announced loudly, "The woman I want to marry is her!" She opened her eyes wide, her mischievous plan effectively backfiring and causing her nothing but trouble! How terrible! She needed to escape, but it was too late! The angrier she got, the happier he became, as he held her and publicly showered her with kisses. "Mr. President! But the man I want to marry is him!!" She pointed at her beloved man not far away. "..." The room turned into total chaos, and the president was not pleased.

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

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.gg/xR7vUzCYx9 ---------------- 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

"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

Sara is a shy teenager who made a mistake a year earlier and thus lost her father's trust. She is framed for theft by her stepsister, as a result of which her father sends her to a correctional center. The first days in the new place are a real nightmare for the girl. She is bullied by her peers, and her lack of assertiveness makes Sara unable to cope with the surrounding environment. The roommate is a scrambler; however, she can always count on her help. There is also a new guy — Alan, who catches Sara's attention at the first meeting. More problems arise when the girl miraculously avoids death, and since then, she begins to see frightening phenomena. Ghosts, flashes from the past are all dark secrets that come to light over time, and this is only the beginning of the nightmare the teenager will face. (The story is fiction, invented for the novel. It has nothing to do with the history of Europe, set during World War II).

'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.

Leo was a mafia boss he became a mafia boss because he wanted take revenge on those who are responsible for his parents death. Await my return

Centuries ago, Darkness descended upon the world... It devoured everything and anything in its path, unleashing monstrous beings within that decimated humanity. Fortunately, the survivors were bestowed with curses, granting them extraordinary abilities to withstand the onslaught of the Creatures of the Dark. - Without a curse, one's fate is sealed... Or so everyone believed, until now.

Ivan Orlov's desire for a family burned deep within him, a yearning that never wavered. After the heart-wrenching betrayal by his long-time lover, he found himself longing for a fresh start—a chance to rewrite his story and finally have the family he had always dreamed of. Being transmigrated into an omegaverse world seemed like a twist of fate, offering Ivan a new beginning and the opportunity to build the loving family he had always yearned for. * Zander D Vale, the dominant Alpha heir of the Vale Enterprise, had always lived a life of relentless competition and proving himself worthy of his position. Days blended together in a monotony of corporate battles and meetings, his existence defined by the weight of his family's legacy. Yet, everything shifted one fateful day. Amidst the usual humdrum of his routine, Zander witnessed something extraordinary. A tiny little omega, seemingly inconsequential in stature, managed to effortlessly defeat seven fully grown alpha men. The sight was both astonishing and captivating, stirring a newfound curiosity in Zander's otherwise predictable life. Minimum of 10 chapters per week.

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.

when xiao mei opens her eyes she found herself in a novel as a same name as canon fodder.she decided to change her fate by staying away from main characters. As time passes by why all relatives looking me so affectionately, don't they hate me . A rich young master : "xiao xiao ,can you give me your little attention ". mei mei's brothers: " get lost " citizens: looks like young master have a long way to chase his wife mei mei 's brothers: of course (laugh sinisterly)

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.

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"You were sent to kill me, weren't you?" She asked in a low yet enchanting voice as she traced the cold silvery blade with her slender fingers while a beautiful smile danced on her red plump lips. Tracing the sharp edge of the cold blade with her fingers, she taunted, "But here we are, and still, you can't bring yourself to do it." ... Lores of a powerful night creature were told, and yet those who told didn't believe in it themselves, for they'd ripped their existence from the pages of history and deduced them to myths until she emerged to live. She, a powerful night creature, whose race was erased from the history, and rumored to possess immense power in her blood, appeared in the oblivion world who doesn't know about her existence A young girl named Carline Valentine is enrolled at Shadowthorne Academy solely for protection, but what if this protection is the real danger itself? He enrolls into the academy as a transfer student but beneath this facade is a dangerous assassin on a mission. The hunter meets his prey but decides to play before killing, but when the game turns into addiction, he hesitates to kill. A dangerous attraction between an assassin and his target: will he kill her, or is it the beginning of a beautifully dark romance? …

The story of a monster that lost everything after a mysterious incident. The story follows the journey of Marco regaining his life while adapting to a chaotic new world. Through meeting his love they embark on a journey to create their paradise. Trying his best to remain as he is while protecting his loved ones. The journey of self discovery and strangeness ensues

Deamon Hale, the 30-year-old CEO of Hale’s Empire, is a force to be reckoned with—an irresistible blend of charm, intellect, and unrelenting power. With his striking good looks and razor-sharp mind, he’s the man everyone admires but few dare to challenge. Known for his playboy lifestyle, Deamon is as captivating as he is unpredictable. Beneath the surface, however, lies an unyielding devotion to his family, a bond so sacred that any threat against them is met with consequences far worse than death. Once a man of peace and contentment, Deamon’s life was turned upside down by the devastating loss of his younger brother, Aiden. That single tragedy ignited a fire in him that burns brighter with every passing day. Now driven by an unrelenting desire for justice, Deamon is determined to track down Aiden’s killer and make them suffer a punishment so cruel, so agonizing, that death would seem like a release—a release Deamon will never grant. This is a man fueled by vengeance, bound by loyalty, and unstoppable in his pursuit of retribution. Jenny Lawrence, a 20-year-old beauty with a heart of gold, radiates innocence and kindness. Her gentle nature often makes her a target for those who take advantage of her compassion. As the eldest daughter of Mr. Lawrence, she carries herself with grace and dignity. But Jenny’s world spiraled into chaos when she was inexplicably entangled in the murder case of a powerful billionaire—a man she had never met or even laid eyes on. What was once a peaceful life turned into a living nightmare, as she found herself fighting to prove her innocence in a web of lies, danger, and intrigue.

Alora was the most popular girl in her school because she had a power that no one knew about. And thanks to this power, she enabled herself and those around her to have successful affairs. However, this success attracted the attention of everyone in the school more than enough. Passionate loves and unexpected betrayals were awaiting her now...

"As night falls, darkness descends upon the world. A new era, later known as the 'Dark Age,' begins, and humanity embarks on a new path of evolution. With ten years of survival in the post-apocalypse etched in his memory, Ye Chen is sent back to the very day the catastrophe begins. His only goal: protect those he loves and rise to the peak of this world... with the strength of an ant. Lost in the struggles of life, there is always a path ahead — one that will open just for you."

[Mature Content: R18] ~Synopsis~ "Someone as human as you don't deserve to be his Luna, Olivia Montes. Do you think you can stand the pressure of running this pack with him beside you? Tsk, the good answer is... NO... So if you know what is good for you, stick your ass to being the lowly human mate you are. I, the born wolf and the beta's daughter only deserve to be his Luna." She said to me; the woman who believe she deserves to be his Luna and not me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that this man, once the dangerous person I knew, the chill in his demeanor though still intimidating, gave way to a radiant that captivated my heart - his eyes once frosty and detached, now shone with the intensity that made my heart race. How could one turn from being dangerous to radiating a sense of warmth and shelter? How could I escape his deadly charms? And now how could I keep this man who my heart yearned for when I am hated for being beside him? Losing his mother in the hands of powerful men who claimed to be the elders and protectors of the Black Rager Pack power, Liam Blackwood was faced with the same fate that took his mother's life, the crime of having a human mate who will never be accepted in the pack as the Luna. Revenging the death of his mother, Liam became what they call, the dangerous Alpha's son. However, meeting his human mate, Liam found himself being defeated by just every little thing she did. To keep her forever beside him, he had to take a step, though this step was a step filled with guilt, he made a promise to himself to forever protect her. Vowing to never tint the divine bond by keeping his mate and making her his Luna, will Liam survive with the threats and consequences that follow, threats that may put him and the pack in great trouble? ***** I joined the Viral Book Call competition with this book. Please kindly support me! Thank you so much!

What's life? What's happiness? What's there to life if everyone's just gonna die at the end?

The clock struck midnight when Ruelle heard the echo of footsteps. She tensed, the fine hairs on the back of her neck standing on end in the cool night air. "You shouldn't be here," Ruelle whispered, her voice a breathless murmur. The silhouette finally came to stand under the moonlight, his dark red eyes watching her and his inky black hair ruffling. "Shouldn't I?" His voice was a dark caress, and she stood there captivated by the danger he exuded like perfume. "I haven’t seen you for the last two days," his tone low. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against the silk of her nightgown, tracing the trembling outline of her collarbone. "Tell me, were you avoiding me, or perhaps... entertaining other offers?" Ruelle’s heart raced, her breaths shallow. She declared, "I don't belong to anyone.” "A bold claim," he murmured, his breath a tantalising chill against her skin as he leaned in. "Yet here you are, pulse racing, your body tensed as if in anticipation of my touch." His fingers gripped her chin, tilting her face towards his. The moonlight caught his eyes, revealing a glint of predatory intent. "Or must I remind you whose touch you truly crave?"

A young girl who is very nice is abducted by a cold-blooded billionaire mafia. He gradually turns her into his possession then into his obsession, but a traitor has stolen his heart, so all he can do is abhor the traitor and search for her if he can find her. The price of her betrayal would be that she would curse the day she was born. Will the girl he kidnaps and plans to marry ever win his heart, or will she just be his property to do with as he pleases? trigger warnings abusive relationship, drugs, slavery, dark, cold, sexual assault, violence, human trafficking, mafia, guns etc. so if you are not comfortable with these, please avoid this story. *I don't support any of these!!*

When Earth was attacked by Satan, all seemed lost until God sent His knight to protect His people. After the war, God's army prevailed, but it wasn’t over; demons began to emerge as Satan spread his power throughout the world. The demons fed on the evil of the Earth to survive and be reborn. So, God bestowed special powers upon every human, which grew with their faith. It was prophesied that Satan would be reincarnated in a human body, and that human was a poor boy named Mikel. After enduring immense suffering at the hands of the rich and losing his loved ones, Mikel must now undergo a transformation to better himself, hoping to change the world into a place free from corruption so that the demons can finally be eradicated.

Louis has become the most-hated man after being cursed. Hidden enemies start to appear and he is told things can get worse. He takes on a new journey to try to break the curse, but he finds himself falling in love with a woman who wants him dead. He also unexpectedly discovers a scheme and a mysterious past- this is not just about him anymore. Can he stop the enemies' evil plans? Can he tell who are friends and who are foes? Will the woman fall in love with him even though she tries to kill him? **All Rights Reserved. No part of this work can be transferred, copied, used in any way. **My other Webnovels: Damage Controllers (male-lead, thriller); In Love With Three Men (female-lead, steamy romance). **To read the ENTIRE "Prince Charming Loses Charm," visit bio.link/PageTurner or Instagram: PageTurner.story for the link to read.

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?