The Poison Eaters Holly Black

life core is everything for demons but what will happen when the demon’s king betrays his own people and give some life cores to human’s king

[MALE TO FEMALE] In a world ruled by power, where the weak are mere pawns for the strong, everyone strives to control their own fate and escape the endless game of domination. A modern soul awakens in this mysterious realm, transformed into something inhuman—a snake, a beast, a woman, a pure-blooded monster. Stripped of humanity and thrust into a ruthless cultivation world, she must navigate the treacherous path of survival, power, and freedom. Her journey is one of transformation and ambition as she rises from the depths of insignificance to carve her name into history. Can she escape being a pawn? Can she seize control of her destiny? Can she break free from the chessboard of the powerful? Yes, she surely will. But how? Read more for answers... [A SERPENT WOMAN JOURNEY]

As a cultivator who once stood high above the clouds, gazing upon all beings, what path should Xiao Qiang tread upon in this unfamiliar world? Embark on a life of unrestrained cultivation, allowing his poison to ripple far and wide. Xiao Qiang envisions founding his own empire in this urban realm!

"What if the one you despise is the one you can't stop craving?" ... Kaelen Drakon, the ruthless second prince of the Virellian Kingdom, was forged for power, raised to kill, and had no room for love—until he saw her. Lysandra Blackthorn, the wild rose of Veladore, his enemy’s daughter, and the one temptation he cannot resist. Her beauty is a weapon, her defiance a challenge, and her every presence a curse that seeps into his veins like a slow-burning venom. She's everything he shouldn't want, yet everything he can't deny. To possess her, he destroys everything she holds dear—her home, her betrothed, and her freedom—leaving her no choice but to become his captive consort. Now bound to him by a twisted bargain to save her family, Lysandra’s hatred burns hotter than the fires of hell. Yet beneath the weight of his dark gaze, she feels her heart betray and her resolve falter ever so slightly. What will Lysandra do when the line between love and hate blurs? Will she surrender to the fiery passion that consumes them both, or seize her chance for revenge and break free from her misery?

She, breathtaking and indifferently gentle, soft and adorably clueless. She was a Divine Doctor who could bring the dying back to life, and also a poison expert who killed without trace! She possessed a pair of clairvoyant eyes, and also a body filled with mysterious vital energy! People said: Even Yama Raja had to give way to those An Yiqing wished to save! He, cold and aloof, stunningly handsome like a deity. He was the most outstanding descendant of the Ancient Martial Arts Families and also the youngest general of Xuanjin Country! He was an emperor who emerged from darkness and blood, holding great power and deciding over life and death! When the gently indifferent her and the cold and proud him met, what kind of sparks would they ignite? Affection chapter: An Yiqing asked, "Hm, I heard you like me?" Gu Yelin stiffened, "Yes!" An Yiqing's eyes fell, her voice flat, "But I can't be with you." "Reason." Gu Yelin's voice was dark and heavy; his heart clenched in pain—he had been poisoned, and only this little white rabbit in front of him was the cure! "Master said I have an incurable disease." "If you live, I live; if you die, I die!" Gu Yelin's voice was low and resolute. An Yiqing's downcast eyes gradually reddened, and the corners of her mouth curled slightly, "Every time I see you, my heart races, I struggle to breathe, and my cheeks turn red. Master said that's the incurable disease, and only you can heal me." Gu Yelin's dark eyes surged with waves of joy and excitement, like a surging undercurrent. ...Only she could cure his poison, and only he was the medicine for her. Underdog chapter: At the banquet Qin Jia: "Who do you think you are? Just an orphan with no parents, what right do you have to cling to Young Master Gu's side?" An Yiqing's eyes swept over coldly, a mocking smile on her lips, "Relying on you who would be nothing without the Qin Family, relying on me who could pinch you to death with one hand!” “You slut!"— Qin Jia, furious, raised her hand to slap An Yiqing. "Sick of living!" Suddenly, a pair of iron-like hands gripped Qin Jia's arm tightly; he had only left for a moment. Who was this blind person daring to bully his treasure? Qin Jia roared resentfully, "Young Master Gu, why are you doing this to me? She's just a wild child with no parents!" "Who dares to say that the An Family's only jewel is a wild child?!" A furious rebuke erupted like a thunderclap, shaking the entire banquet. Baby chapter: The plump Little Bun wriggled his little bottom, his glutinous voice carrying a complaint, "Daddy, why won't you let me sleep with Mommy?" Gu Yelin's mouth twitched, "You are a man, you cannot cling to my wife." "Hmph! Jealous men are so annoying!" Little Bun mumbled, "The Uncle Duan who came to see Mommy yesterday is nice, so is the Uncle Bai who I met last week, and there's Uncle Li who gave me a big red envelope during the New Year and that pretty auntie, they are all nicer to me than Daddy!" Third Young Master Gu's temples throbbed. Why, even though his adorable little white rabbit was married, did those wolves with greed in their eyes still not give up? Men were one thing, but even women were trying to get involved! Third Young Master Gu felt aggrieved; the road to being a henpecked husband is long and arduous~ ************************************ The author says: This story slightly incorporates special abilities with fantasy elements. Every place name, medical term, and jargon used within the context of gambling-stone craft is all fictional. Industry insiders, please do not criticize, thank you!~

Betrayal, redemption, the complexity of love, and the blurred line between justice and vengeance.

They consume us, and we devour them. For three hundred years, humanity has struggled to survive against vicious demonic creatures known to them as Terrors. Resources are scarce, security and safety is fleeting, and still no progress towards their eradication or origins has been made. However, with the sudden arrival of a young boy with a shattered past becoming a cadet, along with help from a mysterious power granted from a sickly cause, it appeared as though the course of fate began to change... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Blood Eater- is a dark fantasy novel mainly focused on characters and plot, with a notable effort put into the world itself. If you like mystery, action and violence, you should read this book. With inspiration from various sources, such as Shadow Slave here on WebNovel or Attack On Titan, I tried my best to create something that was both fun to write and hopefully fun to read, while staying in my comfort zone and trying to maximize my writing potential. Of course, any feedback/suggestions/questions, etc., etc. are welcome and I’ll do my best to respond :) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum of 800 words/chapter (though usually around 1000)

Arion Valerius, condemned to Hell for his sin of pride, is granted a second chance through the enigmatic Sin-Eater System. With the power to absorb and purify sins, Arion gains strength but risks losing himself to darkness. Follow him through his journey of redemption or condemnation.

After being betrayed and left for dead for the man she loved the most. Rose embarks on a journey of revenge swearing to become the devil if she has to . He'll hath no fury than a woman scorned and she was about to prove that true

Alex is your average eighteen-year-old guy. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing games and in general, having fun, but he has a secret. Every night he is hunted down by a mysterious shadowy figure with a long silver rifle. Will he survive his encounters with this hunter? And what is the identity of the man wielding the long silver rifle?

With Earth being ravaged by mysterious portals into dangerous worlds, how will one crippled woman rise to overcome her fate?

In the matriarchal kingdom of Masan, Princess Aiyara anticipates a bright future—she will inherit the throne once her mother, Queen Meilara, and father, King-Consort Masaru, depart on a bold mission to colonize an uncharted continent. Yet an unexpected eruption of raw power during the solstice festival shatters those plans. Weary of political intrigue and the condescension of foreign suitors, Aiyara unleashes a destructive force that injures guests and wrecks the palace, inadvertently revealing her capacity as a Sin Eater. Revered yet feared for consuming the sins of mortals without granting absolution, Sin Eaters endure a prolonged life but forfeit the familiar comforts of home and hearth. When Aiyara recovers from her ordeal, she learns she has lost her rightful claim to the throne: her nature as a Sin Eater makes her duty to Masan incompatible with traditional rule. Now exiled from the future she once took for granted, she must master the burdens of sin-consumption and confront the moral gray areas that surface in the shadows of every heart.

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In the era where humanity has fought through imperialism and has reached the chaotic periods of glory, is the tale of a sixteen-year old, overcoming the times of trouble and advancing himself, trying to reach the pinnacle of what he could in the lands of Light, overcoming difficulties and hurdles. ... Volume1: Twilight — Completed. Volume2: Bright Night — Completed. Volume3: Wanderer — Coming Soon!

ON HIATUS [Currently editing] WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS Set in the city of New York, The story begins with Liam and Jenna O'Brien, abandoned by their father, soon later the death of their mother leaving the two siblings in the difficult world. Liam being the father figure wants nothing more than to make sure his kid sis get through school and have a good life, but all that changed when Jenna is wanted for killing three of her classmates, why she did it wasn't much of the question... it was how she did. Now becoming a target of both ghouls and G.I agents [Ghoul Investigators] Both siblings are thrust into a world of pain and rejection, hunted in the city as 'New York's Most Wanted' A young female ghoul, Riley Leah, comes to their recuse giving them a choice of hiding forever or dying. Will they survive the hunt? Or is a sibling bond stronger than any other thing? Well, you will just have to find out. DISCLAIMER: I Do Not Own The Pictures Used, Credits To The Owner.

April 27, 2190. Exactly 120 years ago, humanity fell into a catastrophe that nearly wiped out civilization from planet Earth. Thousands of mysterious portals appeared across the world, unleashing millions of creatures never before seen on Earth. From hordes of orcs flooding the streets of New York to dragons rampaging in Beijing, humanity was cornered and forced to live underground. For over a century, humans adapted in this condition and began harnessing energy from the portals for their use. Following our protagonist—Angga, a hunter and a healer who explores portals and slays monsters for a living. We will also witness humanity's struggle to reclaim their home—surface.

|Stripper×Mafia boss×CEO| [Volume one: Heaven's hell] "On your knees," he said and she did as ordered. He tied a silk cloth around her eyes to make sure that she can't look at him while he fucks her. She feels disrespected every time he does this but who was she to deny him when he has her heart in his palms? "Can you kiss me today, please?" she begged but her begging didn't matter. It was only returned with a smack on her ass as a punishment. "You know that I don't kiss. Stop making silly demands or you can leave." "I am sorry, master." That's how it was; she wasn't respected enough, but still, she couldn't leave. He had her heart while she was just a booty call. She would endure everything just to get some more time with him but still, she wasn't appreciated. And when she finally decides to move on, he is on his knees, begging her to stay. And what was the 'so-called handsome CEO' doing in the orphanage where she goes every now and then? He couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from her. The once ignored girl was now being chased by two important figures and everyone started calling her 'The irresistible slow poison' On top of everything, the cute children were there to make things a thousand times better. Her besties were her protectors. They gave her so much happiness and love that she forgot all of her pain. Yet there's someone after her life. Unexpected things start to happen one after another. A book with diverse cultures, races, and love and full of angst. Fast-paced but also a slow burn. PS: the cover isn't mine.

The Black Wind (Kuroi Kaze) In the war-torn Sengoku era, a 16-year-old boy named Kuroi sets out on a perilous journey to master the way of the sword. Driven by a deep yearning to rise above his humble beginnings, he traverses a world ravaged by conflict, where honor and survival are often at odds. Along the way, Kuroi encounters warriors, wanderers, and rogues, each shaping his path in unexpected ways. As he struggles to find his place in a chaotic world, Kuroi discovers that the road to greatness is not just paved with skill and strength but with choices that test the very core of his humanity.

I am being followed by a monster, putting everyone's lives in danger everywhere I go. A rogue in hiding. I don't want to be killed so I live every day on the run. When will this nightmare end?

After the event humans had termed as the new beginning, people had received strange magical powers and beasts mutated, and the world changed in incomprehensible ways as the planet became bigger and monsters ran amok. Gideon is seen as a disappointment as he has a very weak poison affinity and is often mocked and bullied by his peers and was almost disowned by his parents on multiple occasions. But things change when he is about to die but then a strange green bead falls from a spatial crack and lands on his head granting his the poison system. The world will shake under his feet and the gods will tremble at his name. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cover art is not mine

In a world shrouded in darkness, where underground societies and powerful elites reign supreme, the lines between good and evil are blurred. Born into this unforgiving realm, Williams, the son of a deceased Mafia boss, is forced to navigate a life of constant struggle and danger. As he tries to survive and carve out his own path, he's ultimately drawn into the very world he sought to escape. But in a cruel twist of fate, his bravery is met with tragedy, and Williams meets a shocking end. But not every end marks a true conclusion. For Williams, survival of a near-death calamity sparked a rebirth, transforming him into a new person endowed with extraordinary abilities that defy the natural order. Driven by a desire to forge a different path, Williams seeks to build upon his family's legacy by creating a hidden society capable of shaping the world according to his will. His quest for power and knowledge leads him to unravel the secrets of the universe, but he soon discovers that this world is home to mysteries that transcend human logic. As Williams rises through the ranks, he encounters individuals with abilities similar to his own, some possessing extraordinary systems that blur the lines between reality and the unknown. Join me on this gripping journey as we delve into the intricate world of Williams' creation, where the boundaries between power, secrets, and survival are constantly tested. Will Williams achieve his dreams, or will the secrets of this world prove to be his undoing?

In the mystical kingdom of Arandor, Princess Elara is called back from exile by a desperate plea from her mother, Queen Amara. The Queen is being slowly poisoned by her trusted advisor, Lord Varian, who seeks to seize control of the throne. As Elara navigates the treacherous path back to the castle, she encounters Kael, a mysterious warrior sent to aid her. Together, they unravel the depths of Varian's treachery and the dark magic he wields. With time running out, Elara and Kael embark on a perilous quest to find the antidote for the poison that threatens the Queen's life. Along the way, they face mythical creatures, treacherous landscapes, and Varian's relentless minions. The closer they get to the antidote, the more they uncover about the true nature of the curse that plagues the kingdom. Their journey leads them to the heart of the enchanted forest, where Elara must confront Varian and the dark forces he has summoned. With courage, determination, and the strength of her love for her family and kingdom, Elara faces the ultimate test to restore peace to Arandor. But as secrets are revealed and battles fought, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Aziel, forced to participate in a deep slumber every 5 days, not knowing the purpose. He believes his heart has been locked away to 'protect' it, though it might be the opposite. He hopes to find a savior with the 'key' to free his heart from its cage.

Dans un monde ou la magie est strictement contrôlée par les nobles lignées. on suit l'histoire de Kaï un apprenti mage qui mène un vie simple avec son maitre bienveillant mais un jour lorsque son maitre était partit faire les courses il allât dans le sous sol est pour la première fois il remarqua un boite assez grande dans le fond de la pièce il l'ouvris et il est tombé face à face avec un grimoire et une épée le grimoire s'intitule "L'Héritage Du Mage Noir"

The story revolves around "Carsa," a kingdom burdened by poverty and its worship of a sacred black stone called "Aspera." Believed to be a divine blessing, the stone has only brought suffering and sacrifice to the kingdom’s people, including Alfero, the protagonist. Alfero, raised in extreme poverty, loses his father, a guard protecting the stone, and his mother to starvation. His sister, Althea, also falls victim to the kingdom’s misplaced devotion to the stone. Alfero sees the stone not as a symbol of divinity but as a curse that has robbed him of everything. He plans to steal Aspera, enlisting the help of his sister Althea and his friend Ragna. They devise an intricate scheme to create an illusion of divine movement during a religious ceremony, leveraging the kingdom’s blind faith in the stone. The plan succeeds temporarily, but complications arise, leading to Althea’s capture and execution by a divine emissary, Rix. Her sacrifice enables Alfero and Ragna to escape with the stone. At the border, a conflict ensues between Alfero and Ragna over selling the stone. Alfero, consumed by grief and rage, kills Ragna, realizing the stone’s immense but meaningless weight as a symbol of sacrifice and suffering. Alone, he reflects on the devastating cost of his quest, ultimately confronting the futility of the stone’s so-called divine significance. The story ends with Alfero back in his home, holding the stone that has destroyed his life. In a symbolic act, he acknowledges its worthlessness, yet he remains shackled by the weight of its legacy. The stone, embodying a meaningless blessing, stands as a tragic reminder of a world that venerates emptiness at the cost of human life and dignity.

finding out how to use a god's power to conquer the cosmos. read to see

In a world filled with monsters, demons, and magic users born with elemental powers, a boy is born without any magic or elements. Despite this, he possesses monstrous strength and speed, faster than light. Armed with a mysterious sword that can change shape, he fights against an unknown cosmic force. His journey leads him to uncover the secrets of his origins and the true nature of the universe.

In summer of 2018, a 13-year old Lucas Steele stumbles upon a mysterious vortex, triggering haunting nightmares of a transformed world overrun by rifts and monsters. When a creature emerges from the vortex to attack him. Over the next six years, Lucas becomes consumed by his search for answers, as the vortex’s influence reshapes his reality. By 2024, the vortex manifests globally, turning the world into a chaotic landscape filled with rifts, monsters, and unforeseen dangers.