What People Do In The Shadows

In the heart of Neo-Lumina, a city dripping with wealth and ambition, Ella Chen thrives as the enigmatic CEO of SynergyTech, a groundbreaking biotechnology firm. Known for her steely resolve and breathtaking beauty, she is the epitome of success and power. However, beneath her polished exterior lies a hidden identity—one tied to an ancient lineage of master alchemists practicing the long-forgotten art of transmutation. As Ella navigates her high-stakes business world, she meets Kai Ren, a striking figure in the underground kung fu circuit. Seemingly an ordinary fighter, Kai harbors a clandestine connection to an ancient society of martial artists sworn to protect the secrets of alchemical knowledge. He aims to confront a growing threat against his brotherhood, perpetrated by wealthy elites attempting to exploit these secrets for gain. Drawn together by unexpected circumstances, Ella and Kai embark on a journey that unravels their hidden pasts and intertwines their fates. As they navigate through corporate espionage, thrilling martial arts battles, and the steely determination of office politics, they begin to uncover deeper layers within themselves—where love blossoms amidst chaos and betrayal lurks just beyond their grasp. As the plot unfolds across multiple chapters, Ella and Kai's relationship will test their loyalties while exposing secrets that lead them to confront their intertwined destinies. Trapped in a world where appearances are deceiving, allies become enemies, and love threatens to distract them from their responsibilities, both must draw on their skills—both in kung fu and alchemy—to protect each other while striving for success.

Scarlet was enrolled in the Villainess Academy to learn how the world of evil truly operates. She possessed hearts so pure and innocent that were often considered naive, easily believing whatever she was told, which made her seem foolish in the eyes of others. A girl with no mana, no aura, cannot summon a spirit, or execute a magic. Her parents, worried that her innocence and inability to survive in the world would be her downfall, they enrolled her in the Villainess Academy, hoping they would learn the harsh realities of the world and toughen up. In the academy where she was bullied and belittle, Scarlet met someone who would protect her. But this person is hiding in shadow

In the most cliched fashion, a giant truck-kun smashed into my World, killing everyone with it. And in the next most cliched event, I was given a second chance in life by the gods to live another life in a world of swords, magic and dragons! It’s literally a dream come true! Be a hero? Who has the time?! Conquer the world? Like hell I’ll do something so troublesome! Diving into dungeons, exploring ancient ruins and meeting all the weirdos of the world? Sign me right up!! I’m only interested in travelling the world to find the most interesting materials I can use to write the best story I can! I’ll show you my creativity and dazzle this new world with the stories I’ll write! I’ll fight with dragons, swim with krakens, wrestle giants, eat all the cakes and bed the beauties! Time to live this life however I want! Eh? A psycho is running around the world saying that they are the hero who will slay the demon lord? Why is there such a crazy person? There’s someone out there threatening the world with nukes? How did they even find out how to make those? Some crazy hobo is going into other people’s houses to smash pots to look for money? That guy really must be crazy. What Do You Mean There Are Other Transmigrators In My Harem Fantasy? ----- [Character Creation:] [Gender:] [Male] [Female] >[Futa] *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

!!!NOT MINE!!! It is a fan translation. Beware with the errors and Support the Author if you ever enjoyed it. Credit to the Owner Author: Qiān Lǐ Rì Hé (千里日和)

Elias grew up knowing only pain, trapped in a home where cruelty and fear were his constant companions. Day after day, he endured relentless abuse that carved away pieces of his soul, leaving nothing but numbness and rage. One night, in a desperate fight for his life, he breaks free from his tormentors, leaving everything he knew behind. Embracing the shadows, he casts off his past, his innocence, and even his name. Now, he is only Shade.

"Her protector. But who will protect her from him? If there was anything Former General Smirnov cared about , it was his precious and sheltered daughter, Vasilisa. After a second attack that threatened to take her life, he realized that his daughter was being stalked by a dangerous serial killer. He then sought out an old ally from his days, a literal terminator Former Brigadier General Alexei Aslanov Voronin. "Protect my daughter’s life, and I will give you the one thing you most desire.". ------ Spoilt Obnoxious Bratty, I didn't care what anybody called me. Except him His taunts, words, jabs, and insults goaded me, turned me on yet chipped at my soul. Despite the impending and looming threat to my life, all I seemed to care about was proving him wrong, wiping that stupid smirk of his divine lips. He was drawing me in, dragging me to the fiery depths of hell and with my two wide and opened eyes, I followed. You know why? That's what Fools do for Love Book one in the #For Love series. The For Love series captures the essence of Love and what even the most unlikeliest of people would be willing to do for Love. Despite creating the cover image myself, I do not claim rights to the background picture and also to my character images. All gotten from pinterest. Thank you for Your time. Trust me, you're gonna love this story. ~Rahma.

In a world where magic is as common as the air you breathe, the kingdoms of the Great Kingdom of Colombia teeter on the brink of a devastating war. Darkness threatens to devour the light, and ancient alliances falter under the weight of millennia-old secrets. Darian, a young warrior marked by a past he barely remembers, is thrust into a desperate mission: to unite the kingdoms before an ancient force consumes them all. Guided by the mysterious Orb of Everlasting Light and accompanied by allies whose fates are intertwined with his own, Darian must face epic battles, political challenges, and the constant temptation of the darkness within him. In a world where magic can grant power or unleash destruction, the true challenge will be discovering who the real enemies are, and whether the light is enough to conquer the shadows. "The Gleam of Shadows" is an epic fantasy tale filled with intrigue, magic, and a journey that will take readers through vast realms, pit them against mythical creatures, and reveal that sometimes, the darkest shadows lie within.

John, a 20-year-old orphan, has led a life full of struggles, often going without a single meal. Every day, he would go to the town, asking for work, only to be met with rejection and frustration. One day, while searching for work in Milltown, he is falsely accused of being a thief near a factory and is brutally beaten, causing him to lose consciousness. When John regains consciousness in a valley, he hears a mysterious voice—a voice that is destined to change his life forever. ["Installing. Please do not move. 1%... 2%... 3%... 4%... 5%... 6%... 98%... 99%... 100%." ] [Congratulations, Host John. The INFORMATION SYSTEM is now ready for use.] ----------------------------------------------- Hi friends... An unknown world (the name of which you will know later), an unknown era filled with struggles, and in it, our main character (MC) who knows nothing, is uneducated, and lives in a society with a caste system dividing upper and lower classes. Amidst all this, if our MC gets an advanced system that makes him powerful, how will he slowly and permanently show his strength in this unfamiliar and uneducated world? Are you excited? Then join the MC on this journey! as he fights to establish a stronghold in a cruel world. Tags: #Adventure, #Action,#Weaktostrong, #System, #Genius, #Romance, #worldbuilding This is my second novel Any mistakes Is Forgivable

So, let’s recap. I’m in the Naruto world, with a name that isn’t my own and a severely nerfed version of the Gamer ability. Is that it? Am I missing anything?’ I racked my brain, trying to recall any other advantages or hidden quirks that might aid me. ‘Oh, right. Inventory.’ With a flicker of hope, I opened the feature—only for disappointment to wash over me like a cold wave.

Kai, a young man with a tortured past, finds himself unexpectedly reborn into a world ruled by shadows and dangerous powers—The Veil. With memories of a life filled with betrayal and pain, he enters this new world with nothing but his drive to survive and grow stronger. As he navigates this dark and twisted realm, Kai discovers that he alone possesses a unique power—The Abyssal System—granting him abilities that are both his greatest strength and his most dangerous temptation. In Chapter 5, Kai and his companion, Nyra, venture deep into the Temple of Shadows, a forsaken place filled with ancient curses and legendary guardians. There, they face the Keeper of Shadows, a terrifying entity born from the Veil itself, and engage in a battle that tests Kai’s mental fortitude and combat skills. As the Keeper falls, Kai unlocks the Shadow Dominion skill, a power that allows him to control shadows and the very essence of The Veil. But his journey is far from over. With the new skill in his arsenal, Kai begins to grasp the depths of his power, setting his sights on even greater challenges. Along the way, he will form alliances, uncover hidden secrets, and, perhaps, start building a harem of strong, capable women who recognize his power and potential. Dark, intense, and thrilling, Shadows of the Abyss is an Isekai adventure for those who crave a protagonist with raw ambition, an epic power system, and a world shrouded in mystery. Follow Kai as he rises from the shadows, uncovering the deepest secrets of this cursed realm, and strives to become the strongest being the world has ever known.

*Synopsis* Elena and Alexander's love seems unbreakable until a shocking accusation shatters their world. Just as their relationship deepens. Elena was accused of a crime she didn't commit, with evidence seemingly stacked against her. Alexander, torn between his love for Elena and the damning proof, begins to doubt her, leaving Elena devastated and heartbroken. Elena determined to prove her innocence, Elena launches her investigation, uncovering a tangled web of lies and deceit designed to frame her. As she pieces together the truth, Elena finds herself drawn into a dangerous game, with each discovery revealing how far someone is willing to go to destroy her life. Along the way, Elena must confront her feelings for Alexander and decide if their love can survive the betrayal or if she must let him go to save herself.

It is a nice story

Young love can be very misleading, especially love at first sight. A new transfer student goes to college as a freshman and has never experienced the touch of a man finds herself unable to keep her eyes off the mysterious popular-loner guy that everyone seems to lust over. While trying to keep up with her studies, making new friends , new country and the experience of college lifestyles, she finds herself feeling as if everything is a dream and can't seem to catch a break.

Imagine you had the power to do anything. What would you do? There are limitless possibilities as to the answer. This novel is just one of those possibilities. **The MC's life is based on my own life.**

Zephyr just wanted a peaceful midnight stroll, but who could’ve predicted he’d end up being chased by a ghost truck and a giant spider the size of a bus? After escaping the truck in a park, he finds himself running through a forest, hunted by a monstrous creature, all while trying to wrap his head around the absurdity of it all. But of course, why not add a bit of dark humor while waiting to be eaten? It’s all just too ridiculous, but hey, at least he’ll have a great story to tell if he survives!

An ordinary thing for an ordinary family

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.

Ding! [The Legendary System has awakened.] [What is the purpose of your System?] Holy shit! I can customise? I want it to make me the strongest! No, it must make me the strongest! [Reason? Be specific.] Hm? In order to survive this cultivation world where the strong preys on the weak. If I do not become the peak itself, then no matter how strong I become, I will never be able to break free from the shackles of being a prey to those above me. [Indeed. And the higher the peak, the more one is intertwined with fate and karma.] [Optimising System to suit purpose and world…] [You may pick your pathway…] [Strongest Sword God, Strongest Dual Cultivator, Strongest Demon God, Strongest Beast Tamer…] [You have chosen the pathway: Strongest Sect Master.] [What type of System do you desire?] [Standard System, Levelling System, Gacha System, Summoner System…] [You have chosen: Sect System.] [You have opened “Starter Package” and received the following: 1000000 Large Spirit Stones, 20x Heavenly Cure All Pills, 34x Demonic Liliang Pills, 1x Primordial Azure Dragon Egg, 10x Worldly Teleportation Tailsmans…] “Holy shit! Isn't this start too overpowered?” Immortals, Fairies, Gods, Demons, Beasts, Beauties, Celestials, Emperors and the like—all we be in the Legendary Sect! ========= WPC#274 Cultivation. Other Tags~ Misunderstandings Disclaimers: I'm writing this novel to improve my writing speed since I take damn hours just to write 1 chapter. I am not Chinese so I hope people can excuse my horrible mandarin namings and Chinese inspirations that are most likely incorrect.

Shadows In the world, in the cities of Uptown and Hollow Creek, an unexpected outbreak of immortal creatures shakes the world to its core. Vampires, led by the ambitious and powerful Deborah, seek to dominate humans, believing their supernatural strength and speed make them superior. Deborah, once human, was turned into a vampire after trying to save her twin brother Henry, the first human-turned-vampire, sparking her violent crusade. However, not all vampires share her vision. Tamara, Henry’s girlfriend, fights for peaceful coexistence between humans and vampires, aligning with the government to stop Deborah's reign of terror. As the two vampires ’rivalry deepens, a new threat emerges: the Drink-Blood Walkers—humans possessed by an ancient dark power that turns them into part-zombies with an insatiable thirst for human blood. These creatures wreak havoc, becoming a menace to both humans and vampires alike. With the world on the brink of collapse, a group of elite humans known as the Knight Warriors rises. These warriors, powered by vampire strength and advanced military technology, form a force strong enough to challenge the vampires and Drink-Blood Walkers. Driven by the pain of losing loved ones, they stand as humanity’s last hope. Henry, riddled with guilt for the chaos he unintentionally caused, embarks on a quest for redemption. With the help of an ancient vampire wizard, his girlfriend Tamara, FBI director Mrs. Charlton, and other key allies like Sarah, Richard (the mayor's son), and Elena, Henry seeks a magical solution to reverse vampirism and end the Drink-Blood plague. In an epic battle of strength, speed, and magic, the Knight Warriors and their allies must confront both Deborah’s army of vampires and the monstrous Drink-Blood Walkers. The fate of humanity and immortals hangs in the balance as Henry’s quest for a cure offers one final chance to bring peace to the world but at a grave cost.

Kale's 'What the hell?' story telling how he became the most powerful entity in the world. Please read FL: MC! you are not human and have to save our clan! MC: -_- FL's Dad: I want you dead dead Dead MC: -_- power trip system: Dead MC, you have been selected to use the power trip system. penalty for not becoming the strongest in two dimensions is immediate erasing of your existence. MC: T_T

The arrogant and poisonous Duke's daughter and the silent bodyguard both feel the difficult, embarrassing and shameful way of survival after being stranded on a deserted island. Hua Mu, a Guide who has no power to restrain the chicken, could only rely on the silent sentinel Bai Zhen's ability to survive. Disclaimer: This novel is not mine. This is free translations. All the copyrights belong to the author..

Many years ago, a boy's family was massacred by humans as they suspected his family practiced witchcraft which was not accepted among the people. He was traumatized and lived in fear after all the people he loved died. He feared love. Afraid that if he ends up loving anyone again, they will be taken away from him. So he became rogue, merciless, unable to control and his hate for humans grew day by day. His power made him a King whom no one dared to disobey. He had both power and looks and his looks made him a walking "temptation". He was stoic and had turned off his feelings of love and mercy. Mirabelle, a young madien who was placed on a curse at a young age. The curse was placed on her to pay for her father's sins and she was only meant to be free from the curse after a man falls in love with her. But who can fall in love with a blind girl?

Rachel Jackson, the heiress to a business empire is forced into an arranged marriage with Zion Clark, a ruthlessly billionaire with a dark mafia past. Their complicated history rises a passion between them but their love is threatened by the secrets they keep. As Rachel slowly adapts into the landscape of high society, she confront Zion's family secret and his deadly enemies. With each twist and turn, Rachel's love for Zion is threatened by a few people, a wicked mother-in-law, Zion's seductive friend who will stop at nothing but to claim Zion, A mysterious assassin targeting Rachel and most importantly, her own past. Can her love survive the darkness of Zion's world or will she become the next victim of Zion's deadly legacy?

I lived happily with my family when I was young, but both of my parents disappeared without a trace. Before Dad died in a staged accident, he married a wealthy woman who had two daughters. The people who made my life a living hell, but accidentally discovering secrets I wasn't suppose to know. Leaving my hometown which I haven't ventured out since I was young, here my journey begins.

Rin, a demon, finds himself trapped in the Human Plane. He had fled the Demon Plane after being gravely injured by a god of the Heavenly Realm and flees to the Human Plane to recover. In the Human Plane there is relative peace. Demons and spirits still lurk, but are generally undetected by regular humans. As Rin recovers, he tries to maintain a normal human life in this strange world and even makes a few friends. However, his past eventually catches up with him as struggles with his identity, feelings and unresolved conflict with the Heaven Realm. King Constantine is a Heavenly god that rules over the Heaven Realm and begins to take note of this rouge demon who has appeared in the Human Plane. Together the Heavenly Realm, Human Plane and Demon Plane are in a vicious cycle. A story of gods, demons, and humans collide in this dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal and fate.

The Silent Survivor in the Shadows of the Wilderness A long-awaited school trip to a remote wilderness takes a dark and terrifying turn when the students find themselves trapped in a deadly hunt. What was meant to be a peaceful retreat soon descends into a waking nightmare as they realize the forest hides something far worse than wild animals. Lurking in the shadows are a group of killers—psychopaths with no mercy, who thrive on fear and chaos, using the dense wilderness as their hunting ground. Among the students is Zenji Takahara, a quiet and unassuming loner with a dark obsession—he devours horror and survival movies, always overthinking every possible threat, preparing for scenarios no one else ever considers. Though he never wanted to come on this trip, his protective instincts for his younger brother and best friends forced his hand. Armed with survival gear, night vision, thermal goggles, and a mind trained to spot danger in every corner, Zenji is the only one truly ready for what’s coming. But Zenji’s obsession with survival goes far beyond mere preparedness. He’s trained in multiple martial arts, knows how to kill quickly and efficiently, and is not afraid to do what must be done to protect the ones he cares about. As the killers begin their hunt, Zenji finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, battling not only the twisted psychopaths hiding in the forest, but also the terror closing in on the survivors. The question is not whether Zenji can survive the killers—but whether anyone can survive him.

As World War II draws to a close, the Allies race to capture Nazi scientists before the Soviet Union can. But for one American intelligence officer, Captain Nathaniel Harper, this mission is more than a professional duty—it's personal. His father, a renowned physicist, was forced to collaborate with the Nazis and died under mysterious circumstances in 1942. Now, Nathaniel is assigned to recruit one of the Third Reich's top scientists, Dr. Wilhelm Falk, who not only worked on rocket technology but also knew Nathaniel's father intimately. As Nathaniel delves deeper into Falk’s work, he uncovers unsettling truths about his father's role in the Nazi war machine. Falk, brilliant but unrepentant, claims that Nathaniel’s father played a pivotal part in designing weapons of mass destruction, and Nathaniel must confront the possibility that his father wasn't the victim he imagined, but an active participant in atrocities. Caught between his duty to secure Falk's knowledge for the U.S. and his desire for justice, Nathaniel finds himself at a moral crossroads. To complicate matters, he uncovers evidence of a covert Soviet plot to either capture or eliminate Falk, escalating the stakes as tensions rise between the Americans and the Soviets. In this novel, questions of loyalty, morality, and the blurry line between victim and perpetrator are explored against the backdrop of the secretive and morally ambiguous world of post-war intelligence.