Darkroot Garden Dark Souls

//chapters almost every Thursday// Evan Solene’s arrival at the Veiled Academy is supposed to mark the beginning of his prestigious education in the magical arts. But instead, it quickly becomes a descent into a world of secrets, power struggles, and forbidden magic. Beneath the academy's prestigious reputation lies a hidden truth: its true purpose is far more sinister than anyone knows. In the midst of this shadowy realm, Evan finds himself drawn to Selene Arkwright, a mysterious and compelling student with a lineage that connects her to the academy’s darkest history. As their bond grows, Evan discovers Selene’s crucial role in a centuries-old conflict that threatens to tear the academy—and the magical world—apart. The more Evan uncovers about the academy’s true purpose, the more he realizes that his arrival is no accident. The academy isn't just a place of learning; it's a breeding ground for the next generation of dark mages, and the students are nothing more than pawns in a deadly game. With powerful forces aligned against them, Evan and Selene must navigate a web of lies, betrayal, and temptation that threatens not only their love but their very lives. At the heart of this treacherous institution stands Mira Solene, a teacher with a brutal reputation, who harbors her own dark ambitions. As Evan and Selene uncover Mira's role in the academy’s corrupt leadership, they must decide how far they’re willing to go to expose the truth and free themselves from the academy’s deadly grip.

Hari itu, adalah hari yang paling dibenci olehnya. Istrinya meninggalkannya begitu saja, membawa pergi anaknya yang masih berusia belia. Membuangnya yang sudah melakukan apa saja demi membahagiakannya seperti membuang sebuah sampah. Hari itu, ia bersumpah. Jika ia, mendapatkan kehidupan kedua, ia takkan menyianyiakan itu. Ia bersumpah akan membunuh siapa saja yang mencoba merebut kebahagiaannya, tak peduli dengan konsekuensinya. Ya, itupun jika ia mendapatkan kehidupan kedua, setelah menggantungkan lehernya di tali. Ia sudah muak dengan kehidupan penuh kekalahan, ia ingin mengakhiri semuanya. Hari itu, ia terlahir kembali sebagai seorang bayi laki-laki, anak dari bangsawan miskin dari dunia yang asing. Tidak ada peralatan canggih, yang ada hanyalah pedang, sihir dan senjata mekanis sederhana seperti senapan jadul di dunia nya. "Akan kulindungi, akan kulindungi memoriku ini, dan akan kulampaui kehidupan busuk lamaku, dengan kehidupan baru yang lebih baik." GARDEN MEMORIES

A mysterious VR game company has unleashed a revolutionary MMORPG: Ascension of Souls, a game so advanced it threatens to blur the line between reality and fiction. Marketed as a groundbreaking innovation, it promised to change the world. But for Leo, it is far more than just a game. It is the only thing standing between him and death. Thrown into an expansive, ever-shifting world, Leo fights alongside a growing circle of powerful allies. Each carries their own ambitions, rivalries, and hidden pasts. Together, they form bonds forged through battle, hardship, and the fragile moments of peace between. Like them, Leo can level up, grow stronger, and carve his path through a world where strength decides everything. But unlike anyone else, he possesses a pair of mysterious bracelets, a power tied to him alone, unlocking fragmented memories of a past he does not remember. As whispers of forgotten legends surface and unseen forces manipulate the game from behind the curtain, Leo begins to understand that survival is not just about getting stronger. It is about unraveling a truth buried deep within the game itself. Uncovering that truth comes at a cost, one that may change everything he thought he knew, even life itself. [Author Notice] Thank you for taking the time to read my Synopsis (and hopefully my chapters). Here is where you will find the conditions for me to release bonus chapters. +50 Collections = +1 Bonus Chapter +50 Powerstones = +1 Bonus Chapter +5 New Detailed Reviews* = +1 Bonus Chapter +10 meaningful comments*= +1 Bonus Chapter +100 WinWin Chapters = +1 Bonus Chapter +5 Golden Tickets = +3 Bonus Chapters Gifts will be 1 chapter for every 500 Coins Spent (For now.) These will be tallied weekly and then posted by the end of the month *= Pls update and spam comments will not be counted. I want to hear what you guys genuinely think.

Synopsis In a world that moves too fast for hearts to speak, two souls—unknown to each other, yet somehow already familiar—cross paths in a moment that feels less like chance and more like the whisper of destiny. He is a quiet storm, a man of still waters and unfinished sentences, carrying the weight of memories that no longer belong to him. She is a flicker of light, a woman stitched together by poems and pauses, searching for something she cannot name. Neither is looking for the other, and yet, life folds time and space just enough to make them collide. Drawn together by the hush between heartbeats and the language of shared silence, their connection feels ancient—something that once was, and somehow, is again. In a world of missed trains and lost glances, their eyes find each other like constellations aligning across a night sky they've always belonged to. But was it fate that led them here… or the slow, sacred pull of souls remembering what the world has forgotten? This is not a story about falling in love. This is a story about being found—in the echoes of past lives, in the poetry of presence, in the deep, unspoken knowing that some strangers are not strangers at all. Blurb “What happens when healing comes from silence, and love arrives when you’ve already given up on being seen?” Leila Zaman never expected freedom to feel so heavy—until Milan gave her space to breathe, and a stranger began to notice the parts of her even she had forgotten. A poetic, emotional journey through family scars, quiet strength, and a slow-burn love worth staying for. #FamilyDrama #SlowBurnRomance #SouthAsianVoices

Rossie, a senior at Haul Academy is restless and torn between her crush on Michael and the pressures of exams. Unable to sleep, she wanders the campus at night and discovers a hidden, magical garden glowing with moonflowers and jasmine tended by the enigmatic Midnight Gardener. This mysterious figure, cloaked in a long coat and hat, teases out Rossie’s secret feelings for Michael, offering her a moonflower that pulses with light and thrives on truths. The Gardener’s cryptic advice and the garden’s strange allure pull Rossie into a web of self-discovery. Driven by rumors, Rossie visits the old library to confront a cursed mirror said to reveal one’s destined love or greatest loss. To her shock, the mirror first shows the Gardener’s face, then Michael with her rival, Angela, fueling her fears of rejection and inadequacy tied to her parents’ divorce. Returning to the garden, the Gardener suggests the mirror reflects her fears and not fate, urging her to face her truths without anxiety. Emboldened, Rossie confesses her feelings to Michael in the courtyard, learning he likes her too, though rumors and Angela’s influence complicate things. Their playful banter sparks hope for a deeper connection. However, during a literature class, Rossie is haunted by the Gardener’s spectral presence, visible only to her and a chilling message on the chalkboard: “The garden’s watching.” Her outburst in class draws attention, but the Gardener vanishes, leaving Rossie questioning reality. As she grapples with the Gardener’s cryptic influence and her own insecurities, Rossie realizes she must confront her fears to pursue her feelings for Michael. The story blends magical realism with a coming-of-age narrative, exploring themes of love, self-doubt, and the courage to face one’s truth.

In a world where hybrids are nothing more than pests. Rem finds herself blessed with a loving family. However, a terrible hex given to her at birth makes it hard to control her rage. Not only that, but she has fallen in love with a man hell-bent on destroying the world she lives in! “Come with me if you want to live!” She declares, holding her hand towards the craziest Lycan to ever live. -Second Book of The Gate of Shadows- -Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-

Crystals of hope. Lana a 16 years old innocent girl chosen to be the guardian of the village. Valoria a quiet , peacefully village got blessed with the unique treasure. In a deep village of ancient times lived the garden of crystals which which always blessed the people with eternity. It was the people's responsibility to protect the garden of crystals. So many dark sorcerers wanted to gain control over the crystal garden because of its powerful magical powers. But the villagers had to fight to their hardest to stop evil in their village. Every after 1000 years, a new guardian of the crystal land is chosen. At this time, Lana Alexa was chosen and she was accompanied by Rylan Dian. The struggle for protecting the garden was the sacrifice of their own lives, they always fought with powerful and most powerful darker and evil sorcerers but they never gave up. Their motive is to keep and protect the crystal garden.

Changing the past, freeing yourself from regret, or trying to escape from those you couldn't save... That's all Snore has thought about since the last battle with the dark kingdom. After having lost almost all of Snore, the protagonist becomes thirsty for revenge and decides to kill the one who took away what she loved most. However, when she was about to do so, for some reason go back to the past, returning to where it all began. Upon realizing the situation, Snore will try at all costs to avoid that tragedy, fighting against a memory loss that will prevent him from remembering the most important moments. As if that weren't enough, on her journey she will be forced to test her morality, which has been destroyed by the cruel fate she has already endured.

Arvani, a homeless girl, suddenly awakens her miracle power at the age of twenty. But that power comes with a price. "Was it you who freed my soul, filthy woman?" Oh no—how could a legendary swordmaster suddenly appear before Arvani? As this dangerous power awakens, Arvani’s life begins to change. But is that change for the better... or will it drag her into the abyss? "I kinda want to destroy the world... but then again, who’s gonna pay my salary?"

Rein was just another part-timer drowning in routine—until he logged into Dark Fantasy Soul with a single, reckless choice: to play as a healer, the most overlooked and thankless class in the game. No damage. No glory. Just for fun and curiosity. But something went wrong. Dragged from his world into the brutal reality of the game itself, Rein awakens in a high-level death zone meant for elite players—alone, under-leveled, and without a way out. Pain is real. Death is not an escape. And the only path forward lies through the merciless Trial of Grace—a gauntlet designed not to test strength, but willpower.

A shattered god's soul gives Tim and Riku additional bodies in another world, while their Earth selves remain unchanged. Now they're living double lives. Tim a 30 year old Teacher has the body of a 19 Year old Female Cultivator. Riku a 18 year old college student has the body of a 24 year old confident Male Cultivator warrior.

Two sisters enter the world of a book they read after purchasing it at a yard sale from a peculiar old lady. Little do they know that everything they read was real. And it was never a book, but a portal. A gateway hidden in plain sight which led to another world. A world of magic, demons and curses. A world they once lived in. Waking up in the bodies of people from a forgotten time, haunted by strange dreams of death and a voice which informs them that they must defeat a Demon Lord if they wish to survive. But there is no mention of returning home. What could these ladies possibly do? Will they take action and fight? Or will they succumb to these most unusual set of circumstances? One thing is certain, this is no dream and they're not waking up anytime soon. THE COVER IS NOT MINE.

Tamotsu Masuda’s life ends in a single bullet. But death isn’t the end. He wakes in a strange, ashen wasteland, a place that should be a peaceful afterlife, but instead is a brutal conflict. Humans clash with demons in an endless battle for control of power and survival where even the dead are not granted rest. Tamotsu, now stripped of life and thrust into this hellish battlefield, discovers that his death was only the beginning. Tamotsu searches for a way out, but the more he learns about this fractured afterlife, the more he realizes that the true battle might not be for survival but for the truth behind his untimely death.

In Northern Song dynasty Bianjing, Yuan Ruolan’s privileged life unravels when her family’s patron is arrested for sedition. As political suspicion spreads, her father, the principled official Yuan Zhen, secretly seeks help from old allies to protect both families. Amid the turmoil, Ruolan falls in love with a man above her station, but duty and family honor make their union impossible. Drawn into a world of danger, longing, and intrigue, Ruolan must choose between her heart and her family’s survival.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

In a quiet corner of snowy Russia, two lovers once vowed to find each other lifetime. But fate had other plans. After a tragic accident tares them apart, destiny gives them one more chance--------with a twist. A story of romance, rebirth, identity, and the quiet magic of recognition. Two Souls, Once Again is a slow --burning, heart aching journey of what it means to love ------- beyond lifetimes.

In a world filled with mystery and wonder, a botanist named Rowan embarks on an epic journey to uncover magical plants hidden within three legendary dungeons Dungeon Top, Dungeon Under, and Dungeon Overworld. Each plant he discovers not only grants him incredible power but also unlocks fragments of his long-lost memory. Alongside NPCs he meets on his quest, Rowan must face ferocious monsters, terrifying dungeon bosses, and a truth far greater than himself. Through his adventure, Rowan learns that tending to plants is not just a matter of life and death but a bridge that connects the past and the future in order to save the world.

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

In a world where unknown mazes devour the souls of the weak, Joseph was nothing but a small pawn in a game much larger than him. Joseph, an ordinary boy with no notable talent, entered the black maze with his team in search of a chance to escape the harsh reality. But when the shadows trapped them inside an abandoned castle, his companions decided to sacrifice him. They left him as prey for a magical beast… and fled. But Joseph did not die. He returned. A mysterious power whispered to him from the depths of darkness, granting him a power that changed the course of his life.

In a world ruled by bloodlines and bound by fate, a boy with no power dares to defy destiny itself. The world of Ensei is dying—rotting beneath the weight of ancient kingdoms, godlike rulers, and the corruption of Shinmei, the life-force that once united all things. Once accessible to all, Shinmei has become the domain of the elite, its secrets locked behind noble names and inherited blood. In the quiet town of Shizuhara, Lynx—a sharp-tongued street rat with a restless heart—knows this truth better than anyone. Born into a powerless lineage, mocked by his peers, and told he'll never control Shinmei, Lynx has spent his life chasing a dream everyone insists he’ll never reach. Until one night, lost in a fog-covered forest, Lynx meets a woman who should not exist. A Transcendent. A god in human form. She asks him a simple question: “What do you wish for most?” Lynx answers with a truth he's never dared to speak aloud: “To destroy the world.” So begins his descent into the unknown—a path of spirits and monsters, broken gods and buried truths. Armed with nothing but his rage, a fractured destiny, and a power he was never meant to wield, Lynx will challenge the foundations of Ensei itself. This is not a story of heroes. This is the story of a boy who becomes a vessel of change—whether the world is ready or not.

Adam was a quiet kid until the day corporate monsters murdered his only family and buried the evidence beneath their silver-dollar lies. Reborn as a fledgling vampire, he stalks the night with fangs sharpened by vengeance and magic flickering beneath his skin. Every drop of blood spilled is a ledger entry in his war against the soulless tycoons who think themselves untouchable. As Adam’s power blooms—and his humanity withers—he must decide: become the monster they fear, or let their corruption consume him first. —end of briefing.

Three hundred years ago, monstrous beings of unimaginable power and terrifying forms appeared, throwing the world into chaos. No one knew their origins or the reason for their arrival, but their rampage pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Just as all hope seemed lost, three legendary heroes emerged from the light, blessed by the goddess Cecilia. Armed with divine power, they waged war against the creatures, ultimately defeating the Demon King and restoring peace. Thanks to their efforts, humanity gained the strength to defend itself, forging a world where people could stand against the darkness. But as history fades into legend, new threats begin to stir—threats that may once again test the resolve of humankind.