Circle Of Shadow Liu Kang

Consumed by grief and haunted by whispers, a young man is forced to embrace a terrifying power to protect the world from a darkness he can barely comprehend. When nightmares become real, a shattered soul must embrace the darkness to fight it, but the line between savior and monster is terrifyingly thin. Mature Content Warning: [+18] This book contains graphic violence, blood, gore, and disturbing imagery. "Seraph's Torment: Shadow of Light" blends several genres, crafting a truly original concept that transcends the ordinary—a world where angelic beings and dark entities collide in ways you've never imagined. This fresh perspective is born from my fascination with the intricate dance of light and shadow. As a newbie writer, this is my very first novel, and I hope you enjoy the journey as you dive into the shadows.

In the war-torn realm of Valthoria, the death of Emperor Raegar II plunges the empire into chaos. Two brothers—one the rightful heir, the other a formidable bastard—clash in a ruthless battle for the throne. Prince Adrian Valos, noble yet politically weak, must rise above his doubts to claim his birthright. Meanwhile, the cunning and battle-hardened Cassius Darkmoor refuses to be cast aside, wielding both steel and shadow to seize power. As ancient prophecies whisper of a legendary sword that could shift the balance of power, dark forces awaken in the East. The fate of the empire lies not only in the hands of kings but also in those of a mysterious sorceress, a vengeful warlord, and a queen whose gambit may alter the course of history forever. In this tale of betrayal, war, and destiny, will Valthoria rise from the ashes—or be consumed by eternal darkness? A gripping epic fantasy perfect for fans of "Game of Thrones" and "The Witcher."

In a surprising twist, Princess Zulin awakens to find herself in a mysterious realm, unsure if she's dead or alive. With memories of her death still fresh, she's trapped in a surreal nightmare that feels all too familiar - like a lost heroine in a horror movie. She heard a cryptic voice reveal that, she is a living dead, revived by a powerful force in an ethereal world. But with this new existence comes a dark realization: she's no longer the damsel in distress, but a force to be reckoned with - the antagonist in her own twisted tale. With her sister now marrying her supposed fiancé, Zulin's desire for revenge ignites a burning fire within. Torn between getting a second chance to reclaim the throne that was rightfully hers and exacting revenge on those who wronged her, Zulin must decide whether to surrender to the darkness within and forge a new path, or to cling to her former life and risk losing herself forever. Weighing her options, she made her choice. But here is the unsettling truth: making her choice doesn't guarantee control over her fate. The threads of destiny are complex, and the forces of fate seems like they've already set their own plan in motion. She made her choice, but fate has made its own...

In a world devastated by an unforgiving apocalypse, Qing Xia struggles against a life filled with despair. Surrounded by the suffocating remnants of society—polluted air, barren land, and the haunted expressions of humanity—he often envies those who have found peace in death, escaping the relentless suffering of existence. Yet, the memory of his family's sacrifice fuels his determination to endure, making him one of the last survivors in a landscape of desolation. But fate has other plans. During a routine mission, Qing Xia’s life abruptly ends, or so he believes. To his shock, he awakens reborn as an idol on the brink of obscurity, a mere shadow in a vibrant world. Eager for a second chance, he seeks solace in a newfound identity, yearning for a life filled with simple pleasures. However, tranquility slips through his fingers as he is thrust into an unexpected chaos—a variety show that pulls him into the heart of danger, where secret agents, ruthless hitmen, and shadowy figures lurk. With every step, the weight of his dreams collides with a reality he never wished to face. As he grapples with relentless uncertainty, Sian realizes that the struggle for peace may lead him deeper into turmoil. In this haunting journey, can he carve out a destiny in a world that seems determined to tear him apart? The winds of fate do not blow as one wishes, and with shadows closing in, every moment counts. ---------------------------- Black box: Someone: "Darling, help me deal with these people." Sian: "Stay away from me. I have nothing to do with you or them." Someone, with fake tears: "Darling, I’m hurt. Come kiss me here, and the pain will go away." Sian, holding a military knife: "Does it hurt there? How about I just cut it off for you?" Someone, stripping Sian’s clothes: "Darling, you look so beautiful when you’re angry. I can’t take it anymore." Sian: "Go to hell! Ah—ahh! Stop it—stop! That hurts! Quit biting me, you damn dog!" --------------------------------------- COVER by my Sensei : Aurimas_Pazikas ---------------------------------------     Dear readers, welcome to an exciting adventure! This is a captivating BL novel filled with +18 scenes that add a spark of joy and love and some sadness. If you’re open to exploring vibrant stories and vibrant connections, dive right in to accompany our Angel, the MC " Sian," on his journey in this new world.

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

In another life, Mark Walker was nothing—just a lonely soul drifting through an empty existence. Now, he is William Alpin, a forgotten prince in a kingdom of light. Overshadowed by his noble family, he prefers it that way—until the shadows start moving on their own. Born with a power he doesn’t understand, William’s instincts sharpen beyond human limits, his magic responding before he can think. As he and his closest friend, Roland Fenwick, begin to unravel the truth, they realize some secrets are buried for a reason. Whispers of an ancient enemy stir. Eyes are watching. And William is no longer sure if his power is a gift—or a warning.

Once hailed as a prodigy of the Great Yan Kingdom, Prince Zhang Se was destined for greatness—until a mysterious curse shattered his future. His Qi meridians were sealed, stripping him of his power and casting him into irrelevance. His father, the mighty king, discarded him. His brothers rejoiced in his fall. Only his younger sister, Mei Lian, still saw him as more than a failure. But when tragedy struck and Mei Lian was taken from him, Zhang Se learned the cruelest lesson of all: The weak cannot protect anyone. Now, years later, Zhang Se walks a path filled with shadows and blood, determined to defy fate itself. Haunted by his past, burdened by the weight of his weakness, he must navigate the treacherous world of assassins, warlords, and power-hungry rulers. But as an ancient darkness stirs and the battle for the throne looms, Zhang Se faces a choice—will he remain the fallen prince the world has written off, or will he tear through his curse and reclaim his destiny? In a world where power is everything, how far will he go to rise again?

In a kingdom threatened by a mysterious disease, Shin, a determined adventurer, finds himself at the heart of a perilous mission. Upon entering a church filled with people suffering from the plague, he learns from a knight named Xinu that the disease is a curse draining the mana from the people, a curse that can be limited but not fully eradicated. This curse, tied to the legendary Korran and the mysterious lotus blooms, could be the key to solving the kingdom's plight. Shin is summoned to the king's palace, where he meets the royal council, including seven captains, and discovers that an artifact known as the "Crystal Sphere of None" has been stolen, vital for the upcoming lotus bloom. The king, aware of the impending danger, tasks Shin with uncovering the truth behind the curse and its connection to the sealed monster, Korran, hidden in the church. Shin and Xinu are sent to investigate further, armed with an old map that reveals the church's many forgotten secret passages. Their search leads them to a cryptic riddle about a hidden way to meet the god, directing them to a mysterious pillar in the church. When they push the pillar, it opens a secret passage leading deep into the church's bowels. Inside, they encounter an ominous empty room with a giant eye, a trap set by the mastermind behind the curse. As they begin to piece together the ancient prophecy, Shin and Xinu realize they are not only up against a dark force tied to the church's past, but also a master manipulator controlling the cursed energy. With the lotus bloom set to absorb all the kingdom's magical energy, the two heroes must now fight to uncover the secrets of the church, prevent the curse's spread, and protect their world from total collapse. The tale weaves a deep mystery, ancient prophecies, and a looming battle between light and dark, with Shin and Xinu at the center of it all, uncovering secrets that could either save or destroy the kingdom.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

"All I wanted was a perfect love story. But I forgot villains don't get happy endings." --- "You will be my wife one day." Declared Liu Jun - the handsome and wealthy young master to his beloved childhood friend. He vowed to marry her at all costs. But that vow made him a villain.  The woman he desired didn't return his love. Crazy and heartbroken, he crashed into her wedding, who was going to marry the love of her life, Liu Jin, unfortunately his own younger brother. Circumstances took a drastic turn, leaving him with only one choice to pay for his sins - His death. But fate gave him another chance. Liu Jun was reborn. In this new life, he chose to let go of his love and start anew. He discarded his villain's identity and closed his heart forever. But a new encounter and new troubles come knocking on his door with the secrets of his past life that even he doesn't know. Will the villainous Mr. Liu find his happy ending this time? *Excerpt* Ai said, "I forgot to clarify something. It seems you have a misunderstanding that I am interested in you because I stared at you." Jun blinked once. "Rest assured that's not the case. I won't look at you that way. You are not my type." *** Cover designed by @vatarison.art. Follow me on insta - enthu_reader7 Discord - https://discord.gg/CbhNys444r

In a world where Shadows are hunted like monsters, Kato Hamura is forced to live as one after a mysterious transformation. Hunted by both Lighters and humans, Kato fights to survive while uncovering dark secrets that could change everything. With the support of his few trusted allies, he must navigate a world of hatred and fear to protect those he loves and discover who he truly is. But when faced with impossible choices, how far will Kato go to ensure a future where Shadows and humans can coexist? "Shadow Bug" – A battle for survival, redemption, and the truth beneath the surface and a thrilling story of friendship, and the fight against prejudice.

For 2,500 years, the city of Brebos has stood silent—its people vanished without a trace, leaving only empty streets and lingering whispers. Now, strange disturbances have begun once more, and The Circle Enforcers, an elite investigative force, are sent to uncover the truth. Veteran enforcers Gean and Lora arrive in Brebos, expecting another routine case. But as they push deeper into the haunted ruins and twisting forests, they realize something unnatural is at work. Their fellow enforcers disappear one by one, unseen figures move in the darkness, and the very air hums with whispers from the past. A single message echoes through the city: "It sees you." With their escape routes vanishing and reality itself beginning to shift around them, Gean and Lora must unravel the city’s secret before it consumes them. But the deeper they dig, the more they realize—Brebos was never truly abandoned. Something is still here. And it doesn’t want them to leave.

Levi has lived countless lifetimes, trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth. Each time, he rises to power, only to be hunted by the same relentless enemy. But when a mysterious figure offers him a final chance to awaken from this nightmare, Levi must confront the truth—his past desires have chained him to fate itself. To break free, he must rewrite his destiny, protect those he once used, and challenge the unseen forces manipulating reality. Will he finally escape, or is this just another illusion? ___________________ Why used the word Shadow Sovereign? "Because this set of words aligns perfectly with the atmosphere and structure of my novel." When combined, "Shadow" and "Sovereign" create an image of a ruler who is all-powerful and untouchable but operates with subtlety and mystery. This makes them seem like a force of nature that is both invisible and overwhelmingly strong, commanding from the shadows, unseen but undeniable. A Ruler of Secrets: someone who controls the hidden, whether it’s secrets, destiny, or unknown realms. __________________ 10 chapter / per week __________________ This isn’t just a story—it’s an experience.

A samurai who is banished to a world where he doesn't age after the death of his lord. He trains in that world and returns to the original world again where many centuries have passed and he sets on a journey to kill the mastermind behind his exile.

Di dunia yang dikuasai oleh bayangan dan rahasia, Shiro hanyalah seorang informan bayangan—seseorang yang hidup dari informasi dan selalu melangkah di antara kepercayaan dan pengkhianatan. Namun, semuanya berubah ketika sebuah batu hitam misterius jatuh ke tangannya, sebuah artefak kuno yang berdenyut dengan energi asing dan membawa bisikan dari masa lalu. Pencariannya akan kebenaran membawanya ke Perpustakaan Tua, tempat di mana sejarah yang terlupakan terukir dalam debu dan kegelapan. Di sana, ia bertemu dengan Lyra, seorang perempuan berambut pirang yang memiliki tujuan yang sama—mengungkap rahasia Taring Naga Hitam, organisasi bayangan yang mengendalikan dunia bawah dan memburu kekuatan dalam batu-batu misterius itu. Dengan setiap petunjuk yang ditemukan, bahaya semakin mendekat. Taring Naga Hitam bukanlah musuh biasa; mereka memiliki mata dan telinga di mana-mana, dan mereka tidak akan berhenti sampai mendapatkan apa yang mereka inginkan. Shiro dan Lyra harus berpacu dengan waktu, mengumpulkan pecahan-pecahan yang tersebar sebelum organisasi itu berhasil menggunakannya untuk tujuan yang mengerikan. Dalam dunia di mana pengkhianatan bisa datang dari mana saja, dan kepercayaan adalah mata uang yang langka, mampukah Shiro bertahan dan menemukan kebenaran di balik kekuatan batu hitam? Ataukah ia hanya akan menjadi pion dalam permainan yang lebih besar dari yang ia bayangkan?

In a world ravaged by wars and sun-driven chaos, the remains of humanity clings to survival within the singular haven of Utopia. Dr. Umami Christopher unveils the Twilight 6000—a device meant to shield against the sun's lethal touch. Instead, its activation triggers cosmic upheaval, casting Earth into shadow and humanity into an existence where humans become shadow-like still retaining their dimensions. As Utopia navigates this altered reality, the "Shadow Saga" unfurls, revealing mysteries, strange abilities, and the struggle for survival against cosmic forces in a world forever changed by twilight.

The Kingdom of Velderia has fallen. Its greatest knight, Reinhardt the Black Lion, perished defending its walls, his legend fading into obscurity. Yet his soul lingers, watching as the land he once swore to protect transforms beyond recognition. The world has moved on without him. Centuries later, Reinhardt is inexplicably revived in a new era, where Velderia is no more, and history has rewritten his name. Kings have risen and fallen, and the bloodline he swore loyalty to is long gone. He is the last remnant of a forgotten age. Now, with no purpose left and only his sword in hand, Reinhardt embarks on a journey to uncover why he has returned—and whether there is still a place for him in this new world. But as he walks the land, whispers of an ancient enemy resurface, and his past may hold the key to stopping a looming catastrophe.

[On Break!] Zach's life takes a spine-chilling turn when an ancient malevolent shadow creature resurfaces after eons of concealment. Confronted with a harrowing dilemma – should he fight relentlessly for survival or surrender to the embrace of death? Caught in an endless loop of mortality, Zach desperately strives to shield his precious family, enduring the torment of life's perpetual repetition. Yet, amid countless cycles of life and death, a mysterious and ancient symbol known as the "Clourfuss" is activated, altering the course of his existence. This symbol's discovery unveils Zach's newfound power to seal the malevolent shadow creatures, altering his fate forever. Empowered by the enigmatic "Clourfuss" symbol, Zach is poised to become a legend in the impending Dark Age. However, the future remains shrouded in uncertainty. Is the unending cycle of death an advantage, or does it cast an everlasting curse of immortality? Who Knows... _________________ Support This Book By Giving Power Stones :) _________________ MC's progress may be a bit slow at the beginning of the story, so make sure to follow MC's journey at least until chapter 60, then you can judge whether this is for you or not. _________________ First Novel By Author Herfst _________________

A class and their teacher that get transported to another world full of magic and monsters, however, due to issues during the summoning process the group is exposed to different stimuli during the transportation which begins to effect their bodies and souls gifting them with skills, magic or items

Kael awakens in a dark cavern with no memory of who he is or how he got there. With only a mysterious sword at his side, he is drawn toward an ancient archway inscribed with glowing runes. As he steps forward, eerie whispers hint at a cycle that has played out before. Beyond the archway, Kael faces a shadowed figure—a warrior clad in black armor wielding a blade of pure darkness. The entity claims to know him, but Kael cannot recall their past. Forced into battle, he struggles against an enemy that seems untouchable, its form shifting like smoke. Only when he follows an instinctive pull toward the runes does he uncover the truth—his opponent is bound to the shadows, and striking at them weakens it. With this revelation, Kael triumphs, but victory comes with more questions. The trial was only the beginning. As he steps through the next archway, he knows he must uncover the truth of who he is, why he was brought here, and what fate awaits him beyond the darkness. A tale of lost memories, ancient cycles, and an impending destiny begins…

10 years after the "last war", in the years 500 Post Dawn, the world is in tension between humanity and anomalies. With the advance of techonology, humans have taken some advantage and the anomalies are left hiding to survive. SARCO, "the Specialised Anomalies Research and Containement Organisation" is now worldy known for their success agaisnt the anomalies. A young man wakes up in an old delabred laboratory, stripped of memory, he will try to learn about the world around him and about himself.

In a world where magic and valor intertwine, Saru is reborn with an extraordinary gift—a power that manifests as infinite shadows. Born with luminescent white hair and piercing icy-blue eyes, he quickly discovers that his abilities are far beyond those of ordinary mortals. As a child, his natural curiosity and compassion set him apart, but it is during a fateful incident in the village market—when he unleashes a surge of energy to protect a defenseless stray—that his destiny begins to unfold. Now a young warrior in training, Saru’s journey takes him from humble beginnings to the grand Measuring Ceremony, where his prodigious power is revealed before a captivated audience. With the mystical Soul Prism as his witness, his inner system awakens, and he summons his loyal shadow guardians—Umbra, Noctis, and Eclipse—each representing a facet of his growing strength. As he vows to master his power and level up his shadows, dark forces begin to stir. Amidst rising tensions, a formidable sorcerer named Lord Zerex plots in the shadows, intent on either harnessing or extinguishing Saru’s light. Faced with ruthless bandit attacks and political intrigue, Saru must learn to balance his extraordinary abilities with wisdom and compassion. "Shadow Break: The Awakening" sets the stage for an epic saga of self-discovery, where every challenge shapes a young guardian destined to reshape his world—a journey where light battles darkness, and every victory comes with the price of responsibility.

A story about a clown with a twisted personality becomes the strongest.

[updated every Saturday-Monday.] Serena Valeria was born with a beauty that could enchant the world, but behind her angelic face lies a heart hardened by cruelty. Betrayed by those who envied her and scarred by a past of merciless bullying, she learned to trust no one. Now, she walks alone, driven by a thirst for power and survival. When the world suddenly shifts into a brutal realm ruled by darkness and governed by merciless systems, Serena discovers her gift—the power to control shadows. In a place where strength means everything, she embraces her abilities, becoming a whisper in the dark, a predator unseen. As enemies rise and alliances crumble, Serena moves swiftly, her blades cold and her heart colder. In this world of betrayal and bloodshed, she lives by one rule: Kill or be killed. But even shadows have enemies. And the past never truly dies. Beauty is her curse. Shadows are her weapon. Survival is her only goal.

Shadow of the Fallen follows a young warrior drawn into a battle between ancient forces after a celestial event awakens fallen gods. As dark powers rise, they must uncover hidden truths and harness forbidden magic to save their world. With allies and enemies in disguise, they face a choice: rise above the shadows or be consumed by them.

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