High Gate Ruins

Leonardo’s POV: I grazed her cheek as I slid fingers over her lips “I'm not a Jealous man, Maria…. I have never envied someone for what they have but yet….” I leaned closer to her sleeping body, my voice barely a whisper. “I'm jealous at every person you smile at and I want you all to myself. ”Alexander POV: Rain drenched me as I tilted the umbrella over her. "Maria," I said, my voice steady. "Whatever you want, it's yours. Wherever you go, I'll follow. If you ask me to kill, I'll do it." I leaned closer, my eyes locked on hers. "Just tell me... what do you want?” Maria POV I stared at Leo, watching him walk into the hall with a french lady by his side. This was a mission and besides he's my father's killer.So why do I feel like this whenever I see him? ****** Maria Everlight's life crumbles when her father’s death thrusts her into a forced marriage with the cold and ruthless Leonardo Von Grimm. What begins as a strategic alliance spirals into a web of deception, deadly secrets, and burning desires. Leonardo hides his emotions behind a mask of control, but Maria's resilience begins to melt his icy exterior. However, Alexander, his twin, harbors a dangerous obsession for Maria, one that could destroy them all. As Maria delves deeper into the truth of her father's murder and her family's legacy, she uncovers the sinister world of assassins, betrayal, and her own mother’s shocking secrets. When loyalties shatter and blood is spilled, Maria must decide where her heart and vengeance lie.In a world where love is a weapon and trust is a luxury, can Maria emerge unscathed, or will the darkness claim her soul?

People smoke things to get high, but you can't be so high enough to see The Most High no matter how intoxicated you get! "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Psalms 97:9"

All it takes is one monster for the world to go to ruins. Life as Nadine knows it goes to shit and she has to accustom herself to life underground, that is until an accident forces her out into the real world. Caine has no idea why he saved Nadine. She is everything he hates- rich, spoiled and entitled- and yet, he couldn't just let her die. Living outside is hard enough without having to save someone else and yet, he does it with Nadine. Thrust into a world that she has no idea how to navigate, Nadine is forced to rely on Caine. Her life is literally in his hands. They soon realize that maybe the monsters are the least of their worries.

Eren Heart, a former ranker, returns to the world of the living after an eternity in the realm of the dead. His mission to bring balance to this new world with the help of a powerful ring, The god eater. Haunted by the trauma of his past, he struggles to find his place in a world that has drastically changed in his absence. His family is distant, his former friends, allies and enemies too have moved on, leaving him adrift in a world unknown. However, with ever great object of power their is a price to pay. Eren's slow transformation into something more than human, as he grapples with the consequences of wielding godlike power in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

Raika used to be a Cultivator. She lived in a sect, fought in tournaments, and cultivated to spite the heavens, as a cultivator should. While she was never the strongest, fastest or wisest, she held it in her heart to never, ever give up, and to stand for her ideals. And then an Imperial Cultivator destroyed her soul organs and left her crippled. In a world with a sun made of flaming serpents, reality-defying entities running amok, and a timeless, all-knowing Emperor ruling all through the power of his Blades and the constant advances and experiments of his Divisions, Raika is less than worthless, unable to see and feel the blood of reality- but when it's surrender or madness, she chooses madness. Embarking on a new path, Raika will find strange secrets, hidden paths to transformation, and abandon humanity, sanity, and the rule of the Empire to become something far stranger and far more powerful than she ever thought possible. In a world replete with enslaved Daemons used as WMDs, reality-bending powers, eldritch-punk technology, and strange pathways of cultivation and magic, she'll have to find allies, confront gods and monster, and defy the Heavens, her own body, and common sense to find a way to become something new. Facing a millenia-old Empire rife with corruption and unknown plans, impossible horrors from the edges of the world, Daemons, Witches, and her own broken soul, she won't stop until she's become truly free- but what will it cost, and can her insanity match the madness of the reality itself?

In a vast and unforgiving universe, where balance is upheld by the legendary Astra — warriors chosen to defend cosmic order — Tyrin is forced to leave his home and face an unforgiving reality. Life as an Astra is perilous, with alarmingly high mortality rates, but it also offers unimaginable glory and power. Driven by an unshakable love for his sister, Tyrin vows to protect her at all costs, even if it means confronting the entire universe. To survive and overcome the deadly challenges ahead, he will need relentless determination, hard work, and a secret that sets him apart from any other Astra. In an epic tale of resilience, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas, Tyrin will discover that his greatest enemy may not lie among the stars but within himself. What will he be willing to sacrifice to save the one he loves most? This gripping story explores the limits of heroism, the weight of choices, and the power of love amidst cosmic battles and dark secrets.

A son and mother has moved in to his mother's childhood home in the town of Sunshine Valley. They believed that this will bring them a new opportunity, especially for Scott Smith enrolling in Sunshine High. However, things don't add up as the students as well as the town are being manipulated by its high school making its people act up. Unravel the mysteries and horrors with Scott as he finds the truth about his new high school

"Ugh, why can't I just die in peace?!" Sugiyama Jo had a morbid plan: to join his family in death as soon as he graduates from high school. And now on his second year, this scheme of his is coming closer into becoming a reality. To him, pointless things such as youth and romance are but mere distractions that could potentially deviate him from his death. Which is why he abides by a strict code to never get involved in anything that will expose him to "a rose-filled youth". But it seems that fate had other plans. Due to the meddling of his guidance counselor, Jo now finds himself cascaded into a series of events that forces him into his "romantic comedy youth era". With his plan at risk of failing, Jo desperately tries to escape the clutches of youth.

(The story is reworked, and the other one will be deleted soon) Hideyoshi izumi, a 15 year old boy has started his first day of highschool, everything seemed to be normal at first. as more and more people come and criticize his looks and abnormal presence, he gets tensed and collapses a whole school. furthermore, after collapsing and injuring himself, he was brought into a facility, where it was never recognised by the officials. hideyoshi helds a withered rose and unknowingly ressurects his dead twin, kiyoshi izumi, for a sacred amount of time. he proceeds to adapt into his new life and completes all quests initiated by a certain system only known to both him and kiyoshi, in a separate realm-core based "dimensional gates"- before kiyoshi is sent back into the afterlife. [ik these names sound like from an anime, i js watch too many of them :')]

In a world on the edge of oblivion, a boy is swept into chaos as reality unravels. Amidst debris and confusion, he searches for meaning. Dark clouds loom, turning day into night, as pillar of light transforms creatures into monstrosities. In the chaos, he seeks answers amidst the unknown. ------ New author here, this is my first work so please guide me ty

Aria's life unravels amidst love, betrayal, and tragedy. Entangled between Jack's dark secrets and Lucas selfless devotion, Aria faces heartbreaking loss, brutal deception, and ultimate sacrifice. Will fate reunite star-crossed lovers, or forever separate them? the gripping take revolves around Aria's resilience heart-wrenching choices and her unwavering quest for truth, love and redemption.

In the ethereal planes above, the celestial halls of the Divine Heavens were in chaos. A scroll, forged from starlight and eternal karma, floated amidst the bickering Immortal Elders. It detailed a prophecy of doom: “When the Scarlet Shadow rises, the Immortal Realm will tremble, and the heavens shall be pierced.” The name of the Scarlet Shadow had been whispered for centuries—an entity destined to rise from the mortal realms, consuming all in their path. The Immortals had long feared its birth, but none had foreseen that their divine oppression would birth the very calamity they sought to prevent.

Princess Aralyn brings ruin wherever she treads—fields wither, storms rise, and lives are lost. Exiled for a curse she cannot control, she is forced to leave behind her kingdom and her crown. But Aralyn refuses to be a victim of fate. The shards of an ancient relic, the Broken Crown, hold the key to breaking her curse, and she will risk everything to reclaim them. Kael, a brooding mercenary with a haunted past, wants nothing to do with royalty. But when fate entwines his path with Aralyn’s, he reluctantly becomes her protector. As danger and betrayal follow them at every turn, their fragile alliance begins to shift into something neither of them expected. But in a world where trust is dangerous and love comes at a cost, their growing bond may be as dangerous as the curse itself. With the Shadow Regent scheming to seize the throne and an ancient prophecy foretelling destruction, Aralyn must make an impossible choice: sacrifice her heart to save her kingdom, or risk everything to hold on to love.

Gates that connect many different worlds. "Don't call me old, I am merely two thousand years old. I'm rather young unlike those gods you're familiar with." "Hm? Have I met some of them? Ha! I've met pretty much everyone, I watched them grow up and die. However I only remember those who are worth keeping in my memory, the gods are a waste of space. "

"Gate of the Evil Eye" is a tale of hope and redemption, as a young scribe named Amenhotep embarks on a perilous journey to harness the power of a legendary artifact for good.

Alexander was the greatest tyrant in history. His cruel, brutal and vicious reign struck fear in his enemies and allies alike. But that all ended when he was betrayed by his own people and beheaded by his archrival. As Alexander's consciousness faded away all he could think of is all the faults he made, how he could have avoided them, how unlucky he had been, and his wrath and unwillingness to die at the hands of the man he hated most! But unexpectedly he was given not only the answers to these questions, but also a second chance to right all his many wrongs. The cover is not mine.

Terra II. Magic, technology, and ancient myths have been unceremoniously smashed together, turning the world into a place where the impossible is a daily grind. The result? A place where survival isn't just a challenge—it's a downright nightmare. Enter Sera and her Crew, Frontier Limited—a crew that finds themselves neck-deep in a world full of backstabbers, power-hungry mafias, and creatures straight out of forgotten legends. With her 'landship', Babel, Sera isn’t just taking on mercenary work—she’s wading through the muck of a world that seems hell-bent on tearing itself apart. Whether it's delivering sensitive cargo in the middle of a damn warzone, dealing with supernatural disasters, or outsmarting criminal syndicates, there’s no such thing as an easy day on Terra II. As rival factions fight for control of dwindling resources, Sera has to keep her crew alive and make tough-as-nails decisions in a world where everyone’s got a knife behind their back. Trust is a luxury, and loyalty? You can bet your ass it comes at a price "Surviving Terra II: My Journey Through Catastrophes and Nobles"-new name of the novel, it's been fully redone and it in my opinion better. chap out in a few hours. look it up and whatnot.

When a portal from another world appears in Ginza, Tokyo, a legion of soldiers and monsters emerge to attack the city. Thanks to their far more advanced weaponry and tactics, the Japan SelfDefense Forces (JSDF) easily repels the enemy, passes through the gate and establish a forward base of operations to force the Roman-styled empire of the other world to open peace negotiations. Yōji Itami is a JSDF officer sent to investigate the other world, where magic, dragons and elves are real, using his knowledge of fantasy stories to make his way in this new environment.

Society views witches as abominations, and as such, treats them that way. While on an errand for her coven, Lilith spies on a young Lycan boy playing with his friends, wistful for the life she could have had. In a twist of fate, she encounters him again, and a relationship blossoms between them. But in a world that wants nothing to do with witches, will their relationship survive the stigma? @ Art by Thorkell_40k

When glowing, unnatural portals appear across the world, humanity is thrown into chaos. From these mysterious rifts come monstrous creatures that defy all logic, bringing destruction and death in their wake. Cities fall, governments scramble, and society fractures under the weight of the unknown. Seo Jun Xin, once a sharp-minded analyst burdened by personal tragedy, finds himself struggling to survive in this new, brutal world. He relies on his intellect and keen observation to navigate the dangers around him. But Jun Xin quickly realizes there’s more to these portals than anyone suspects. The energy surrounding them hints at a larger mystery—one that could hold the key to humanity’s survival. As civilization is on the brink of collapse, Jun Xin’s determination to discover the truth leads him on a dangerous journey, where cunning and knowledge are the most powerful weapons. In a world where monsters roam and despair reigns, the mind of an analyst may be humanity’s last hope. But will Jun Xin’s resolve be enough to face the answers he seeks, or will the truth about the gates shatter everything?

In a universe where infinite worlds and boundless systems exist, Aelion, a gifted young warrior, discovers a powerful and ancient artifact—the Primordial Gate—that allows him to travel between these worlds. Each world holds its own unique challenges, power systems, and dangers, but the deeper Aelion explores, the more he uncovers the consequences of wielding such unimaginable power. Alongside his ally, Thalos, Aelion must navigate political intrigue, colossal battles, and dangerous enemies, all while struggling to retain his humanity. The fate of countless realms hangs in the balance as Aelion faces the ultimate choice: to control the power of the Gate or to be consumed by it. This is my first novel please support me

This is a modern world that is very peaceful like planet earth, but all that changed when a disaster ten years ago came to that world. Some of the humans in that world had awakened special powers that were beyond common sense. Such as the transformation of a body into a metal body, the ability to create fire, a body that can easily penetrate an object without destroying the object, and so on. But unfortunately the people who awaken the ability are feared by those around them because of the abilities they have. Then the world government made a tough decision, which was to exile those who had awakened a mysterious ability to a prison of tartarus in the middle of the ocean. What kind of fate will our main character find?

Where do the forsaken children of the rich families go? those who are unwanted and can only be hidden away? A famous school for rich talents or a secluded place for the most corrupt and ruthless delinquents? Her sister suddenly went missing few months after she took the blame for her and went to that place in her stead. With a scheming stepmother and uncaring father at home there's no way she can find her twin without investigating that place herself. A place where there's said to be a hierarchy among the rich and level among bullies. A beautiful place with hidden secrets, suspicious people and a few things gone missing. Finding a person might be more difficult than meeting a ghost... A journey of lies, deceit and uncovering bitter truths, Will she ever find her sister before it gets too late?

In a world fraying at the edges, two strangers from distant lands—each broken in their own way—are brought together by forces neither of them can understand. This story unfolds in the shadowed spaces between life and death, between despair and defiance, where fate is rewritten in the language of myth and horror. You and Me is a journey into the unknown, where our protagonists, Eoin (Pronounced Owen) and Taila, navigate a world woven with nightmares, encountering mythological horrors lurking just beyond the veil of reality. At the heart of the chaos, they discover a purpose they hadn’t sought, bound by a shared mission to confront forces older and darker than anything they've known. This is not just a tale of survival; it’s a reflection on hope, resilience, and the mysterious ties that bind us, even in the unlikeliest of circumstances. For while the creatures of myth threaten to tear apart our protagonists’ world, it is ultimately their inner demons that test their strength and loyalty. In the pages that follow, you’ll find a story that lies somewhere between a grim reality and a boundless fantasy, where myths breathe life, the past is never truly buried, and each character confronts a piece of themselves they had long hidden away. Step forward, then, into the unknown. And remember—as Eoin and Taila will come to know all too well— sometimes, the things that haunt us are what make us human.

The Gates of Hades, an enigmatic portal believed to lead to the realm of the deceased, ultimately serves those who desire their own demise.