Ebon Lurks

After gathering a billion souls and completing her duties as a Grim Reaper, she anticipated a peaceful retirement through her reincarnation into a new life with all memories blissfully wiped clean. But thanks to her boss's blunder - swapping the drink of forgetfulness for spirit wine - she stumbles into the queue of transmigration with a hazy, alcohol-addled mind. She awakens not in the peaceful new life she expects but in the body of Elora Raven, a short-lived queen who died three days after her coronation, in a magical world where betrayal lurks around every corner. But thanks to her new mind-reading gift. She now navigates through assassination plots, court politics, dangerous creatures, and rival kingdoms eyeing her kingdom- all while trying to carve out the retirement she craves.

In an age where brass meets blood and machinery fuels ambition, secrets deeper than any mortal understanding lurk in the shadows. Who among the living would dare become something other than human? Who, in their pursuit of power, can resist the whispers of madness?

Emily wakes up in a cold sweat, haunted by nightmares that feel too real to dismiss. Desperate for answers, she turns to Dr. Simmons, but his scepticism only deepens her sense of isolation. Unbeknownst to her, an apathetic figure watches her every move, intrigued by the raw emotions she grapples with. As her reality begins to unravel, Emily resolves to face the darkness that looms ahead. But the true horror is lurking just beyond her grasp. Will she discover the truth before it pulls her under? Read on to find out.

A group of ordinary classmates find themselves abruptly transported to a mysterious new world, utterly clueless about what awaits them. How will they navigate the unknown dangers and strange lands? Can they survive, or will they fall victim to the perils lurking around every corner? Join them on a high-stakes adventure where every decision could be their last!

Being re-birthed as a cell, Han Dong utilized the power of the Prison code and came into a parallel world where the Ancient Ones have awakened. A steam powered civilization, horrifying subspaces, the Ancient King of the Eternal Night and strange monsters lurking outside the city. The door of Destiny has been opened - Crusaders, Library, Control, Machinery and Mysticism would become the new growth system for human development. The hymn of Humanity is the song of courage! The brave and dauntless Knights Regiments, riding into the world ruled by the Ancient King to seize back the freedom that belongs to mankind.

Grounded in the Transcendent, framed by the Sequence, the Wizard ignited the Source Energy and spewed out a mist of Origin Energy. The roaring sound of steam echoed through the entire epoch! In the depths of shadow and the dark tide. Countless greedy, twisted, polluted, and deformed gazes were coveting this roaring new World. The World began to buzz with activity! A certain Wizard, however, was lurking silently in a corner. "I like to develop!" "Then, what is the deal with those Demon King's heads and Evil God's skeletons?" "I told you, I like to develop, and this is the fate of those who hindered my growth!!"

This is the story of four friends who are happy and content with their lives, unaware of the deep darkness that lies ahead. Their world is about to change drastically because of the secrets buried in their ancestors' past. As they learn about their origins and uncover hidden truths, they will face unimaginable horrors and uncover the true nature of the world they thought they knew ‌This isn’t a story about simple kindness or a fairytale ending. Instead, it is a brutal exploration of reality—the darkness that lurks behind the facade of beauty. What appears to be a normal and happy place is, in fact, ruled by shadows and malice. These four friends are destined to encounter this ugly truth, revealing the hidden forces that govern everything. ‌ ‌For now, this is Malak’s story—a person who is unexpectedly thrown into the chaos and mysteries of this imperfect world. Will he rise above it all, victorious, or become just another pawn of destiny? Will he shape his own future or succumb to the inevitable? ‌ ‌They will discover the power that courses through their blood—ancient forces tied to the Demon Realm. But will that power save them, or will it be the very thing that consumes them?

The world was once a place of magic and wonder where dragons soared through skies and stood at the peak of all existence. An unexpected betrayal by it's subordinate clans brings the dragons' long age of ruling to an end. In an era where numerous clans rule the land the sole survivor of the dragon clan is born unaware of the dangers lurking in the shadows.

Born from the bloodline of the Demon King of Ruin, Lucian has faced overwhelming odds just to survive. Scarred by torment, he battles not only the enemies around him but a second personality forged in his struggle for survival. But everything changes when he encounters Celeste Morven, drawing him into a world where danger, betrayal, and nightmarish abominations lurk in the shadows. In Double Edged, Lucian’s journey unfolds—a dark legacy, a haunted soul, and the unrelenting question of whether the real threat lies in the world around him… or in himself. https://discord.gg/c6B8xQDSGP

°Embrace the darkness : A three volume of short horror anthology from fifteen chilling tales° Dear Ladies and gent, step into the shadows, where terror regins supreme and where the creatures rule the night. Dive into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, where madness lurks & horror awaits.

Soul Vault is an action-comedy with fantasy elements. It follows Kai Tamashi, an everyday person who inherited a life-changing power in a world full of evil. Demons, Spirits and spells lurk under the nose of humanity, humans with magical abilities known as hunters fight to protect secrecy from mankind. Welcome to the new world.

In the quiet village of Eldergrove, young Leo lives a peaceful life, unaware of the darkness lurking beyond the borders of his home. Its people and magic protect Eldergrove. One night, the village is attacked by an unknown force—ruthless creatures fueled by unknown origin, laying waste to everything in their path. Leo witnesses the destruction of his home and the death of his loved ones. With his village in ruins and his future uncertain, Leo embarks on a journey to uncover the attack's origins. Along the way, he learns that the sorcery behind the destruction is part of an ancient prophecy brewing for centuries.

When a tragic accident shatters the peace of a family bound by blood and power, the life of one young soul is forever altered. Stripped of everything familiar and left crippled in an unfamiliar world, they must face harsh trials alone, armed only with a simple keepsake and their parents’ last gift. Amid fiendish cultivators, ancient bloodlines, and nightmarish creatures lurking in every shadow, they have to piece together a way home. But a sinister truth looms closer with each step—a dark plan unfolding from the shadows, one they were never meant to escape. --- New Chapters: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

In short, I have been reborn into a world where the natural elements are both beautiful and deadly at the same time, with ferocious storms and scorching heat waves that can wipe out entire communities. Well this is an unforgiving, unforgiving world where the common cold can kill you, a world where survival applies only to the strong in this world. Here in this world humans are not at the top of the food chain. A world where the sounds of predators echo in the wild, and the threat of hunting lurks around every corner. I'm not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a forest. Why am I not kidding? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a very dense forest.

In this world, having a spirit animal isn't just superstition or a metaphor. Half the population can actually summon them for their personal needs, which brings forth a lot of opportunities for humanity as a whole! People use it for good, making our way of life easier. But wherever there are opportunities, danger lurks.

In a realm where legends breathe and the dead walk, the murim world exists on the knife’s edge of honor and savagery. Here, warriors aren’t just born but forged through relentless trials, wielding powers that reflect the very spirit within them. Ancient clans, bound by intricate codes and ancient feuds, vie for dominance, each cultivating their own martial secrets, whispered only through generations or carved into scrolls soaked in the blood of those who sought them. This land, cloaked in myth and shrouded in mystery, is one of harsh beauty, a tapestry of vast mountain ranges, haunted forests, and ruined temples where ghosts of fallen warriors linger. Among the wanderers, ronin, and hidden assassins, a delicate balance holds; it is a peace that trembles under the weight of long-held grudges, greed, and the thirst for power. Through silent pathways and forgotten villages, those who dare to walk alone, like Ebon, move as phantoms, forging their paths beyond the constraints of clan loyalty or kinship. These wanderers are nameless shadows, bound only to their own purpose and haunted by the spirits of their past. Yet, for all their independence, even they are touched by the unseen hand of the murim’s brutal politics and mystical forces. In this world of veiled faces, blood oaths, and silent vendettas, every step echoes with danger, and every encounter holds the potential to turn friend to foe. Those who dare to follow this path walk a line between life and legend, their fates lost in the whispers of the ancient and unyielding murim.

Beneath the dazzling facade of the city Silverwood, a web of decay festers under the control of powerful women. Will the coming storm of blood and fury wash away the sordid conspiracies lurking in its shadows?

In a realm of swords and sorcery, where myriad races are embroiled in ceaseless conflict and danger lurks at every corner, a young vampire named Caesar found himself at the very bottom of the hierarchy—both in status and strength. Yet fortune smiled upon him when he awakened a mysterious sign-in system. As long as he diligently checked in each day, he would be rewarded with extraordinary prizes beyond imagination. Thus, with a pace that defied belief, Caesar began to rise, transforming from the most humble of vampires into the formidable Vampire King!

"Am I deserving of existence?" A tale unfolds of a youth adrift in the void of purpose, entwined in the tendrils of sorrow and agony. Fate's hand guides him into a realm where his battles are not his own, yet the odyssey he embarks upon bears the weight of harrowing recollections. Nightmares grip him relentlessly, whispering of imminent demise should his vigilance waver. No solace, no clemency graces his existence, only the relentless grip of torment. The divine, indifferent to his plight, offer no reprieve, only a specter of death lurking in the shadows of destiny, woven with strands of blood and suffering.

in the city of timberbrooke, when most sleep peacefully and others merried, evil lurked the streets and preyed on the weak and helpless. But when a 17yr old demon Hunter comes in town chaos arises in the dens of these predators

In the vast, perilous expanse of the Atlantic during World War II, Captain Karl-Friedrich Müller a German U-boat commander is on a high-stakes mission to hunt down Allied supply ships. Beneath the icy waves, the crew battles not only the enemy but also the relentless dangers of their underwater world. Initial victories ignite a fierce pride, but soon the claustrophobic confines of the U-boat become a pressure cooker of tension and uncertainty. Mechanical failures, mysterious orders, and whispered secrets threaten to unravel their tight-knit crew. Loyalties are tested, and the line between ally and adversary blurs in the relentless darkness. As the U-boat navigates through treacherous waters, Muller must steer his men through mutiny, moral dilemmas, and life-or-death decisions. Every dive could be their last, and the ocean itself becomes a merciless adversary. Dive into a gripping war drama where danger lurks in every shadow and the true enemy might be closer than they think. Will Captain Karl-Friedrich Müller and his crew triumph against the odds, or will the unforgiving depths of the Atlantic swallow them? The fate of their mission—and their lives—hangs by a thread.

In the year 7700, a failed military experiment plunged the world into chaos, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. With the human population dwindling, the government launched a controversial dating app designed to help survivors find a genetic match and redeem humanity. However, when the once mindless zombies started to evolve—with sharpened instincts and an eerie intelligence, forming organized attacks and systematically began eradicating the human race through the app—this virtual matchmaking suddenly became a deadly game of survival. In this high-stakes, post-apocalyptic world, betrayal lurks around every corner, and romance is just as deadly as the zombies themselves. Will you swipe left on humanity’s last hope, or will you run?

In the shadow of Terrania's crumbling spires, secrets stir. A realm of ancient power, forgotten lore, and whispered prophecies awaits. Self-discovery and destiny entwine as unlikely allies emerge. Unforeseen foes lurk, shrouding the kingdom in darkness. Chaos and peace hang in the balance, torn apart by tears of the past. The fate of Terrania hangs by a thread.

In the quiet town of Berryville, a chilling presence lurks in the shadows. A cunning serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake. But his twisted game doesn’t end with the murders. He taunts the police, calling them with cryptic messages and tormenting them with details of his latest victims.

In a world where magic once thrived and kingdoms flourished, the land of Eldoria now lies in ruins, consumed by darkness and ruled by the dreaded shadow King. The prophecy foretold of a chosen one an heir to the fallen kingdom who would rise and restore balance, but that savior has yet to be found. Aelric, a boy with no past, has lived a quiet life in the remote village of Rivenwood, never knowing his origins. But when mysterious travelers reveal that he carries the lost royal seal of Eldoria, Aelric is thrust into a destiny he never asked for. With dark forces looming and a kingdom in peril, Aelric must leave behind the only home he's ever known and embrace his role as the lost heir. Alongside a band of unlikely allies, mages, warriors, and creatures of legend, Aelric embarks on a dangerous journey to the ancient city of Elanor, the last bastion of hope against the growing threat of the Shadow King. But as shadows close in and betrayal lurks around every corner, Aelric must learn to harness the mysterious powers within him before it's too late.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. John Carter, a hardened war veteran and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

Rowan Thorne was born into a world shadowed by prophecy—a child destined to either save or destroy everything. Marked by a cursed bloodline, his very existence is feared by many. Raised in seclusion, unaware of the forces that hunt him, Rowan’s fate begins to unravel as whispers of his power spread across the realms. Monsters, magic, and betrayal lurk at every turn, as those who believe in the prophecy seek to control him. But with every step, Rowan is forced to confront a darker question—will he succumb to the curse, or will he choose his own path and defy the destiny that binds him?

Emily Hart, an innocent dreamer, saves the life of a man she never expected to meet—Alexander Grey, a successful CEO haunted by the ghost of his deceased love. As fate entwines their lives, Emily takes a job as Alexander's assistant, only to find herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and secrets. When she discovers a painting of a woman who looks just like her, the threads of their lives unravel, revealing a tapestry of love, loss, and hidden truths. Just as their romance blossoms, Emily's past resurfaces, intertwining with Alexander's in ways she never imagined. As she grapples with her burgeoning feelings and a shocking pregnancy, betrayal lurks in the shadows, threatening to tear them apart. With a cunning rival plotting revenge and family secrets that could change everything, Emily must decide: is she merely a substitute for Alexander's lost love, or is she destined to write her own story? Will Emily find the strength to embrace her true self and carve out a future with the man she loves?

It is a story about a young girl who dreams of finding a place where she belongs. Her world is inhibited by fascinating beasts that have grown in the land for Millennium, and they can soar in the air like it was nothing. The dragons are her friends, and they have been around for millennia, creating Nations. There are two types of nations: one that watches over these magnificent beasts, and one that doesn't. The story highlights the dangers of evil lurking in the world, and the protagonist must decide whether to follow the right path or face the consequences of her actions. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing good and evil in our world.