I Was Born In The Darkness

In a world where powerful clans fight to protect humanity from the dark forces known as Oscuros, Takumi Hinoyama, a young member of the Hyakuren clan, struggles to understand his own connection to the fire spirit that courses through his veins. As massive, deadly Oscuros appear across the city, Takumi finds himself caught in the chaos and danger that threatens to consume everything. When a mysterious figure known only as Crimson begins attacking the city, his power seems far beyond anything the clans have faced before. With the president of the Hyakuren clan going missing after a confrontation with Crimson, Takumi and his companions must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind this enigmatic figure. As Takumi grows stronger and learns more about the dangerous forces at play, he must decide whether to follow the orders of his leaders or risk everything to save the president—and perhaps the world itself—from an unseen and terrifying fate.

In a world where Heroes are the last line of defence against threats, 17 year-old Zane Skylark, was the most powerful of them all—a symbol of strength and justice. Known as the “Rank-1 Hero, [Hope].” [Hope's] every move was praised by the masses, and his victories were legendary. But during a mission, [Hope] is believed to have died, but only to survive due to an unknown skill—[Immortality]. For 60 long days, Zane's lifeless body remains inactive, as the [Hero Association] declares him dead and appoints a new hero who can mimic Zane’s strength under his hero name [Hope]. After resurrected. "What's... Happening?" "Didn't I... Die?.." "Immortality?" Zane finds himself in a confused situation. "After everything I did for them..." After finding [Hero Association] betrayal, he decided to distance himself from them. "It's been... almost 3 years. " "Maybe I should return home." He decided to return to his hometown, hoping to bury his past and lead a peaceful existence. But... can a hero truly abandon their destiny? Or will new challenges will force Zane to confront his past self and the responsibilities he has left behind? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: – Hello, Dear readers! Newbie Author here! I appreciate you choosing my story. Along with being an author, I’m also a student, and I’ll do my best to write this story. Please bear with me if there are occasional delays in uploads due to my exams and other commitments. I have planned a lot for this novel, and I'm committed to giving it my all. Thank you for your understanding! Additional Tags: - No Harem (I hate harem.) - WeaktoStrong - Academy - OP MC - Mystery, Suspense - Secret Identity

In a world ruled by power, secrets, and betrayal, Damian Steele, a cold, ruthless billionaire with a dark past, has built an empire on fear and destruction. Feared by his enemies and worshipped by his allies, he has one rule: emotions are weaknesses that can destroy everything. Yet, his unshakable world spirals into chaos when he crosses paths with Elena Carter, a simple, nerdy girl with big glasses, a messy ponytail, and an undying passion for books. Elena is everything Damian is not: quiet, kind, and utterly ordinary. She’s just trying to live a peaceful life, far away from the chaos Damian embodies. But when she inadvertently becomes a pawn in one of his dangerous schemes, she’s thrust into his dark and dangerous world. Damian is drawn to her in ways he doesn’t understand—a maddening obsession that threatens to unravel the ruthless persona he has built. For the world, Damian Steele is a monster, but for Elena, he’s willing to become something he never thought he could be—a man capable of love. But his love is anything but gentle. It’s fierce, possessive, and all-consuming. As Damian's enemies close in, Elena discovers there’s more to his dark world than she ever imagined. With secrets lurking in every shadow, she must decide if she can trust a man who destroys everything he touches, even if his love for her burns brighter than anything else in his life. Will their love survive the darkness of Damian’s world, or will it be the very thing that tears them apart?

In the midst of a life-changing romance, Jessica begins to question the true nature of love and relationships. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, she must make a choice that will forever alter the course of her life.

when the sun swallowed down by the darkness...

Alan, now reborn as Noah, has been given a second chance at life in a world brimming with magic and supernatural wonders. But as a helpless baby in this strange new realm, navigating his way through it isn’t as simple—or as fun—as it first seemed.

When Charles Ravenscroft, a young detective who has lost his memory, steps into a world steeped in magic, spirits, and the supernatural, the clue left behind by a missing doctor ignites a perilous journey—one that leads ever closer to the darkness lurking within the kingdom. “Every secret has a price, and certain truths…may cost a life.” Truth itself cannot be trusted. The past remains a mystery that may devour both present and future. The nearer the approach, the greater the danger grows. Shadows are always watching. In a world where merely glimpsing “something” can be fatal, will he continue searching for the truth, or shut his eyes and withdraw? Follow Charles as he unravels hidden secrets and faces a crucial choice: to remain an “ordinary human,” or accept a transformation that will change him forever.

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

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

In the war with the Draxuenes Azael lost both his parents leaving him with a unknown stone that gives him powerful abilities and immense strength.training in t

At that day, I was announced dead. But then, I open my eyes, and I saw this world similar to ours. "I never thought that I got a chance to reincarnated into this world…”

In a world where magic is drawn from dragons and ancient bloodlines hold untold power, Genevieyve's life takes a dark turn when the king invades her kingdom and shatters everything she once held dear. Forced into Navarra Military Academy, a cutthroat, deadly school, Genevieyve must navigate dangerous alliances, uncover her family's hidden legacy, and resist the king's manipulations. But secrets call to her. Love tempts her. Betrayal haunts her. The weight of kingdoms rests on her shoulders. Will she rise as a queen? Or fall as a pawn?

Forever In Darkness Kaiden Blackwood, a successful businessman and werewolf, struggles to maintain control over his dual nature. As he navigates the complexities of his world, he finds himself drawn to Mia, a beautiful and mysterious woman with secrets of her own. But their blossoming relationship is threatened by Kaiden's cousin, Ryder, who seeks to exploit Kaiden's powers for his own gain. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Kaiden must confront the darkness within himself and make a choice between his humanity and his werewolf heritage. Will Kaiden find a way to balance his dual nature, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Dive into Forever in Darkness , where magic, mystery, and romance await.

" It's like you're a whole different person. You've changed...a lot."Gwen bit her lip to prevent the burning tears in her eyes from falling. " I haven't changed. I'm just showing you a side of me that you didn't get the chance to see before. " His eyes were devoid of emotion and this scared her more than it hurt her. Gwen is pretty much an open book. She's down to earth and likes to view her thoughts . But due to wicked fate , she has to get her hands dirty in order to provide for her family. She'd been in a community gang for the last seven years and her family had no knowledge of this. One thing she'd learnt from working in this gang was that no one was to be trusted. People could either make or break you. Her hidden life is going pretty much the same till she meets Alec Reinster . What role will he play in her life? Will he give her a reason to open up her heart or will he be the reason she wishes she'd never had a heart in the first place ?

Xavier, a college student and aspiring engineer, has always felt out of place. Plagued by a strange sensitivity to the world around him, he spends his days grappling with a mysterious connection to nature. This bond allows him to sense to storms nudge their movements. Though he never fully understands his gift, he embraces it, seeking solace in the turbulent skies. But when a catastrophic hurricane strikes, Xavier’s abilities spiral out of control. His human body destroyed, and his soul reborn as a living tempest In a magical fantasy world. Now, unbound by flesh and free from pain, Xavier experiences the intoxicating freedom of his new form. Yet this freedom comes at a cost—his humanity begins to fade, his consciousness dissolving into the primordial forces of the world. As he drifts through eternity, fragmented memories and forgotten desires pull him back from the edge of oblivion. Guided by a burning spark of will, Xavier begins to reclaim himself, Xavier must navigate his dual existence as both a force of destruction and a beacon of hope. Wrestling with his own nature after transforming into a storm elemental—a being with control over his fate this is a slow burn king builder

Excerpt* As Cian removed his jacket, revealing a serpent-like tattoo on his chest, a chill ran down her spine. “Who sent you?” she asked, her voice quivering as she clutched the sheets tightly around her. Cian smirked, “Which insignificant creature would dare to command me?” Confused, she glanced at the doors, praying for someone to walk in and save her from this dangerous stranger. “Then why are you here?” she managed to ask, her heart pounding in her chest. Cian casually tossed his jacket onto the nearest chair, revealing his muscular chest and the glowing, serpent-like tattoo that coiled around it. “For you, sweetheart,” he replied, his voice deep and seductive. She stared into his piercing, emerald-green eyes, awed by their luminescence. They seemed to pierce right through her, illuminating her heart and igniting a fire within her that she couldn’t quite extinguish. As Cian moved closer, he bent down to look her directly in the eyes, his gaze penetrating. “Marry me,” he whispered, his voice low and dangerous. She recoiled in horror, pushing his hand away as she tried to back away from him. “Pardon me, my Lord, but I must refuse your offer,” she said, her voice shaking with fear. Cian let out a low, sinister laugh as he pulled off his shirt, revealing the full extent of the tattoo that seemed to writhe and twist on his skin. He crawled onto the bed, pinning her down as he loomed over her. She struggled against him, trying to break free from his grip, but he was too strong. He leaned in close, his breath hot against her skin as he whispered, “Sweetheart, what is mine is mine, and what is yours is mine.” “She froze, her heart racing as she realized the danger she was in and how ridiculously aroused she was getting. Cian, with his piercing gaze and devilish grin, knew exactly what he was doing.

Collection of short horror stories

'Ha?!' The golden-eyed baby was confused but oddly ang-- ....wait angry!? Since when could babies make such distinct angry sounds? 'I'm naked, don't look at me like that, pervert!' Okay, I've gone completely crazy, or baby just said that I'm a pervert.

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

[Alternate Title: Born In Apocalypse With True Fusion] [Alternate Title: Endless Evolution In The Apocalypse] ********** The life where Dhruv had it all – a caring family, loyal friends, and a fulfilling job. Suddenly his life took an unexpected turn for the worse, and he lost everything in his life. His family was raped and then murdered, his friends left him, and he found himself in prison for crimes he wouldn’t have even dreamed of committing. He was falsely accused of stealing from his company and then in the heat of the moment killed all his family members. He couldn’t even die in peace and was constantly getting bullied and tortured… But like everything else even his situation evolved as the ‘COSMIC EVOLUTION’ arrived on his solar system. With COSMIC EVOLUTION comes the power to evolve any and everything. Swords and Magic lays in everyone's hands as they try to clear the quest. But in this contest not everyone was equal... In this new era of evolution, Dhruv became the Chosen One. With his immense magical power, he began his journey to conquer everything there is to conquer… Ahhh! And Yes, how can he forget about getting revenge…. ********** The novel is filled with evolution, and fusion while its worlds are filled with monsters, quests dungeons, and whatnot. Whatever you need to satisfy your addiction is all here.. so be sure to enjoy it. If you are still reading then be sure to check out... the first few chapters might appear as rough but I guarantee you it will only get better and better.

hades must take over the underworld, to climb to way back up to the top of mount Olympus. before he can, he will also need many strong "friends" to join him. he may even take some help from the world of human kind.

*THIS NOVEL HAS CERTAIN GORY SCENES AND MURDERS, PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION* Welcome to Main City, a place where when each child turns thirteen, they must go through a process known as Testing to see which role in society they fit-and it they're deemed worthy enough to live. Jonathan Lee is seven years old when they take him from his home, and just nine months into it, he's announced dead. However, Jonathan isn't dead, testing a bit too well on all the experiments they make him do. Labeled as a threat in the case that if he went rogue, the Higher Ups make the decision to off him. Miraculously, Jonathan survives, and escapes, hiding out in an unknown town far from Main City. Ten years later, Jonathan is still haunted by his past, though he gains a sidekick, a prodigy child by the name of Celia. Everything changes when Destry comes around, seeking to meet a friend in Cyder Hill. Everything changes when he decides to help Celia go back home.

Dark Knight! Is a Virtual Reality game that aims to defeat the Dark Knight, who has terrorized the entire continent. With its advanced graphics and realistic atmosphere, it attracts great attention from all over the world in a very short time. But there is one thing people don't know. The Dark Knight is aware of everything. In the last raid, something unexpected happens and the most powerful character of the game is erased from the game. Nobody realizes it, but the Black Knight's consciousness is transferred to Park Minho, a senior high school student.