Dark Paradox

In a world of superpowers, follow Lucian's tumultuous journey as a cunning mastermind living a double life. By day, he’s the shining hero the world admires and by night, he’s the cunning Supervillain it fears. With a fiery Villainess as his ally, a trail of enemies at his back, and forbidden passions pulling him in every direction, Lucian’s story is a thrilling clash of love, power, and the ultimate paradox: a hero in the light, a villain in the shadows. ***Warning*** The story will sometimes have dark depictions. Lucian is also not a saint. Expect him to do villainous things. *** Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual people, places, or characters is purely coincidental.

What happens after death? It's a mystery no one can say. Before being betrayed, he had always held on to the belief that there are two realms to go to after death: Heaven and Hell. However, after being betrayed, he found out that it's not like that. Almost everything he learned about was a fallacy. The universe was not created but naturally formed. Arishem, the ultimate ruler of Heaven, was once a human who found the Celestial Ruler and created Heaven. Lucifer was under him, using the Karot to direct souls from the universe to empower Lucifer by turning them into soul drops. Lucifer betrayed Arishem and ran away with the Karot. He created Hell using the treasure and started monopolizing all the souls from Earth. Souls had no way to enter Heaven again, thereby preventing Arishem from getting stronger through absorbing souls, so he had to use another way detrimental to the universe. Which way is it? Wallace was betrayed by his family and died; his soul went to Hell, where he learned that he would have to undergo extermination and become nourishment for Lucifer. He learned that stories about benevolent Heaven were not real, as they wanted; they were all looking for ways to monopolize souls and exterminate them to make themselves stronger. He did not accept his fate; he had to go through three different trials so that his will could be erased, and he would surrender. Nine deaths, Cerberus' wrath, and the Soul Rending Whip were enough to break the will of any soul and damage them. Not willing to surrender, he had to go through the three trials, going through unimaginable torture and pain. In the third trial, there was the emergence of another treasure, the Karum, on his dead body. With the help of Karum, his soul was called back from Hell and melded into his body, turning him into a half-human, half-spiritual being, while also nurturing something of unimaginable precedence in his body. The Celestial Ruler created Heaven; the Karot created Hell. What can the Karum, the last creation treasure the universe can nurture, and one that's far stronger than the two former treasures, do? Can he fulfill what it can do? Can he survive under the pursuit of Heaven and Hell? What secret does the universe hold? How was the universe created? Is it from the emergence of a treasure? What’s the secret behind everything?

The world shattered the day fiction bled into reality. Jin Ha-rin, an unassuming college student, finds himself trapped in Survival 101, the webnovel he devoured obsessively. Death games ravage a broken world, overseen by unseen forces and cryptic rules, with survival demanding wit, strength, and sacrifice. Armed with knowledge of the story, Ha-rin believes he holds an advantage—until his first death changes everything. Each trial reveals cracks in the story’s fabric, a haunting loop of betrayal, erasure, and suffering. As whispers of narrators and lost worlds echo through forgotten trials, Ha-rin must question his role in the tale. Is he a player, a pawn, or something far worse? The end approaches, but the ink never dries—only the screams remain. This is the fable of The Lone King Who Remembers.

Synopsis: Ethan Cross never believed in fate—until the moment time stopped. One second he was chasing an informant through the neon-drenched streets of New Avalon; the next, the entire world froze mid-motion. The rain hung suspended in the air, the pulse of the city silenced, and then it spoke— [The Paradox System has been initialized.] Now, Ethan is trapped in a world where the past, present, and future collide. The Paradox System grants him the power to rewind, accelerate, and manipulate time itself—but every choice has a cost. As reality fractures around him, Ethan must navigate a dangerous game where one wrong move could erase him from existence. But he's not the only one playing. Shadowy organizations with their own agendas seek to control time’s secrets, while anomalies—beings that shouldn't exist—lurk in the cracks of reality. The deeper Ethan digs, the more he realizes that time isn't broken by accident... and someone, or something, is pulling the strings. With the fabric of existence unraveling and forces beyond his understanding closing in, Ethan must master the Paradox System before it consumes him entirely. Because in a world where time is no longer linear, the greatest enemy might just be his own past. Chronoshift: The Paradox System—Rewrite your destiny, or be erased by it.

After their friend, Elle, dies in a mysterious way, seven friends end up reincarnating together into a cultivation world where they must find a way to survive in their new lives, defeat looming evil, unravel the mystery behind Elle's tragic death, and find a way to move onward in their new lives. What? Reincarnation novels are never easy! Warning: This is BL. Don't let the beginning fool you!

Waking up to a pounding headache, Sol widened his eyes to discover his hands covered in blood, and spotting a figure dressed in all black carrying a gun, slowly disappear into the shadow. Explore the protagonist's journey to find his killer in the era of steam and machinery while unraveling the truths of this world.

Nobody knows where they came from. Their whereabouts have even less in the way of answers and theories. Answers, and Theories. That's all they are. All they want you to know. We all believed the last of the druids went out with the last purge our queen did. Something she does to cleanse the land of magic. In her words, only she could possess it. But the druids didn't go out. Not when the vines swirl around the royal guard, thorns pricking the skin deep enough to bleed. Pirates. Pirates are a threat. The land isn't safe, but neither are the seas. Not with their self appointed queen, Lull. Not with sea monsters at her beck and call. A demigod rising to divinity, her way paved with the blood of thousands. For weeks, the rivers ran red, the valley grass stained copper-crimson. And now, the kindly queen Divina has gone mad. The woods are as dark as her soul. Watch your back.

"The Paradox Of Life. Some people live to die while some die to live. Life and death has become an almost paradoxical concept. Some humans reveled in the joys of being alive while some sought death to end the misery of being alive. Nothing in life was ever set in stone, except Death." Benji was just an average teenager. Despite having his own difficulties in life, he always kept a positive outlook. He felt that he would be swept away in the mundanity of his own life. Until one day, he met her..... COVER ART BY @woo_lemon in Instagram This story will be a slow burn in the beginning. Stick around if this is your cup of tea. :)

Evolution: A Paradox Thrown into an unknown world to die, Xerxes overcame the death and became the paradox which was beyond understanding. Returning from his school, Xerxes took a shortcut to his home and entered the familiar, silent alleyway. But just as he took the first step, his surroundings melted away, and he found himself in a dark, dense forest. Suddenly, a grey wolf leaped out of the shadows, its eyes gleaming with hunger. Xerxes sprinted away, but a whole pack of wolves were in pursuit. He yelled, hurled rocks, but they relentlessly pressed on. One of the wolves lunged, its teeth sinking into his back. Xerxes crashed to the ground, writhing in agony. He thought he was going to die. Then, the unexpected occurred. A surge of powerful energy coursed through him, his eyes glowing an eerie green. The wolf that had bitten him recoiled in fear. Transformed by this mysterious power, Xerxes seized the wolf's leg. The forest echoed with the wolf's pained howls as Xerxes rose. The wolf began to dissolve, its essence being absorbed by Xerxes. With his newfound power, Xerxes ventured deeper into the unknown world, determined to find a way back home. Support this story and help bring it to life by becoming an early contributor to the novel! [For a deeper understanding, refer to the first chapter. It elaborates on the MC's powers, the world setting, and how the story unfolds.]

Juliette Smith is a nerd,a lonely and poor one who only got an admission into the popular university meant for the rich through scholarship. Because of this, daily bullies surrounds her school life, everyone hates her, treats her like trash. Nobody want to associate with her, they call her different names and that,just to make her give up but she didn't. All she wanted was to study and leave the school. It's been this way since she came and now she's in her third year in college. All these happened until she made a deal with the school bad boy, and the story changed. What's the deal about? How did her story change??

Dark Desires Caleb Ryder appears to be the perfect young man: polite, handsome, and dedicated to his studies as a medical student. A skilled gamer and a reserved loner, he’s always drawn attention, though he never seeks it. But beneath his charming exterior lies a dark, secretive side—a mind filled with desires he dares not voice. His quiet life takes a turn when the people from his past and present collide, stirring forbidden passions. An alluring teacher, six years his senior, who once watched over him as a child, now finds herself drawn into an illicit bond with him. Twin sisters from his childhood, each harboring long-buried affections, return to his life, igniting a tangled web of love, jealousy, and rivalry. As Caleb's magnetic pull grows, even his best friend’s sisters and a young professor fall into his orbit, unable to resist his quiet intensity. With each new connection, Caleb walks a thin line between desire and destruction, as his relationships challenge moral boundaries and unearth long-hidden truths. In a world where temptation rules and hearts are easily shattered, Dark Desires explores the delicate balance between love, lust, and the human need for connection—no matter the cost.

Max Carter, a struggling writer with untapped potential, discovers an ancient pen and notebook buried in the forgotten corners of his university library. To his surprise, the notebook activates a LitRPG interface called the Nexus System, revealing a startling truth: countless fictional worlds have begun to collapse. Villains have won in stories where they shouldn’t have, characters are straying from their arcs, and plotlines are unraveling, creating dangerous rifts that connect these broken stories to one another. The Nexus System assigns Max the role of "Keeper," sending him into these corrupted narratives to repair the damage. Each time he enters a story, the system assigns him a role—Main Character, Side Character, or Random NPC—forcing him to navigate each world from different perspectives. Max must restore the proper endings, ensuring the protagonist wins and the story regains stability before the rift consumes it entirely. But the villains, unaware of their fictional nature, are thriving in their rewritten worlds, making Max’s mission more dangerous with every step. The breakdown of one story threatens the stability of others, as rifts open pathways between worlds, allowing elements from one narrative to bleed into another. Max must carefully balance his interference, as disrupting the story too much risks deepening the rift and pulling entire worlds into chaos. With each story he repairs, Max grows closer to uncovering the truth about the Nexus, the ancient pen and notebook, and why he was chosen. But as the stakes rise and the lines between reality and fiction blur, Max must decide whether to follow the system’s rules—or rewrite his own ending.

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. Though they fight against their attraction, they eventually give in, adding further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. The journey forces Ada to become someone unrecognizable-cold, determined, and powerful. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. Though they fight against their attraction, they eventually give in, adding further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. The journey forces Ada to become someone unrecognizable-cold, determined, and powerful. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

In a world where the chosen one has defeated the demon lord and brought peace to the realm, now 500 years have passed since the demon's defeat. Aetheria, the world, appears peaceful, but is it truly so?

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her ex, Chris, suddenly reappears. Chris is the ruthless and cunning boss of a powerful mafia organization, with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. As they rekindle their intense and passionate relationship, she is drawn back into a world of luxury and danger, where the lines between loyalty and obsession are blurred. But as Chris's true intentions are revealed, she must decide whether to surrender to her desires and become embroiled in his criminal empire, or to fight for her freedom and risk everything. With her loyalty to her friends and her own sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of Chris's world and confront the secrets of their past in order to survive. Excerpt: "What are you..." I started to ask, but Chris locked his lips with mine, cutting off my words. It was an angry kiss, like he was pouring his frustration into me. I tried to struggle, but he held me tighter and deepened the kiss. I eventually gave up, knowing it was futile. He let go of my lips, and I could feel a sting on my mouth. I saw a bite mark on his lip as well. We looked at each other, and I could feel the tension growing in the car. We were alone, with me on top of him, and our faces inches apart. Before I knew it, our lips touched again, but this time it was different - it was slow and sensual. I moaned as his tongue started to explore my mouth, and the kiss inevitably deepened. I closed my eyes and surrendered to the feeling, my hands roaming his chest as his hands went under my shirt and rubbed my bare back. I started to feel hot all over and pulled my jacket away. He trailed his lips to my collarbone and sucked on it. When I started to move my hips over his already hardened bulge, he held my legs to stop me. "No," he said, his voice restrained. Still in the fog of the moment, I asked in a whisper, "What?" My breath came in pants, just like his. He replied, "Let's stop here, princess, or we'll do the other thing you talked about." It took me a second to understand, and when I did, I immediately got off his lap and returned to my seat. My mind went to Sarah, and I realized I couldn't come clean to her now. I glared at Chris, who smirked at me and started driving again.

In the land of Orsus, where the strong protect the weak under the light of The Essence, peace and prosperity seem assured. But beneath the surface, darkness stirs. Orsus is haunted by the memory of Enyos, the mightiest protector who fell in a brutal battle against the mysterious "Witnesses," beings from a shattered world ravaged by the Bright Dark. The Essence grants rings of power to the chosen few, but even these gifts may not be enough to defend against the coming storm. A chilling prophecy foretells the arrival of a Prophet born of two opposing forces, destined to either destroy Orsus or reshape it entirely. In this tale of power, prophecy, and peril, the line between light and dark blurs, and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. The Legend of Atenyos begins—a journey that will challenge the very foundations of Orsus and its people. Upload schedule: Novel will be a updated with one guaranteed chapter weekly that drops on Sunday, although some weeks will have more than one chapter dropping

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

A boy Named Ray age 18 thought that he got betrayed by the girl who was his girlfriend but it was not the Bus crash and they both met God and Reincarnated in Another world and our he became and son of aristocrat as Hiroki Aldenridge and the the misunderstanding didn't solve and he gets an ancient power of a....what will be their fate wold they meet each other or he will still hate her he will kill all the people of an organization due to a certain reason he changes at the age of 7 he has get allied with all the kings and defeat all 3 continents of demon kings also and in the end will he become greatest, Assasin? And At the end may make a harem -this wn is written in simple words And because name is based on ability the story in not dark

Macy , a product of a witch and vampire is separated from her parents at a young age. She must learn to control her powers as she is becon for dark magic and needs to locate her parents.

From being a sex slave to the mafia lord’s favourite, follow the story of Mina Angel, from being a sassy girl to the mafia lord princess. Aaron Vertercio, the mafia Lord took a liking to Mina, he’d do anything for Mina to be his sex slave, even if he had to make Mina and her sick mom homeless and suffer. “What, I woke up like this” Mina said. “ Go back and change princess!” Aaron growled “ Why?” Aaron walked towards her, the aura was enough to send a shiver down someone's spine Mina was slammed against the wall, and Aaron locked her in his arms “Remember this, you are mine and mine alone”.

In a world where most chase wealth and status, Omen stands apart. Once driven by the desire for power, he shifts his ambition towards an audacious goal: omniscience. He realises that to achieve the impossible, he must transform into an impossibility himself. Omen embarks on a harrowing journey, facing unimaginable trials—banishment, imprisonment, enslavement, and even death—in his relentless pursuit of knowledge. Each challenge strips away his humanity while sharpening his resolve, as he learns that true progress emerges when impossibility bends to necessity. But as Omen draws closer to his goal, he must confront the ultimate question: at what cost comes the pursuit of unattainable knowledge, and can he retain his sense of self in a quest to become something beyond human?

"Amy's Paradox" follows the story of Amy, a talented and charismatic young artist, as she navigates a complex web of relationships, secrets, and lies. After a tumultuous relationship with Lisa, Amy finds herself drawn to Leo, but their connection is complicated by Lisa's lingering presence in Amy's life. Meanwhile, Stacy, Amy's former lover, reappears, causing tension and conflict. As Amy tries to make sense of her feelings, she finds herself caught in a cycle of heartbreak, desire, and self-discovery. With the help of her friends and loved ones, Amy embarks on a journey of growth and transformation. But just as she thinks she's found a way to redeem herself, her past comes back to haunt her. Rachel, Amy's ex-girlfriend, reenters the picture, revealing unresolved feelings and secrets. As Rachel's true intentions come to light, Amy must confront her own emotions and make a choice between Leo and Rachel. But with Stacy, the mysterious texter, hiding in the shadows, Amy's future is far from certain. Will Amy be able to overcome her mistakes and find love with Leo, or will her paradox - a mix of light and darkness, creativity and destruction - tear them apart? "Amy's Paradox" is a story about the power of forgiveness, the danger of secrets, and the transformative nature of love.

In a chaotic multiverse torn apart by celestial wars, Lei Chen, a 21st-century university student, dies in his sleep. Instead of passing onto afterlife, his consciousness is reborn into the body of a disgraced servant of a noble family in the mystical Azure Sky Continent, with a nanospirit he doesn't understand into a world ruled by cultivation, mystical beasts, and ancient clans. #noharem #cultivation #nanomachine #weaktostrong

Working on it, will publish after I've got around 15 chapters or so.

In a world overrun by Netherspawn—savage, corrupt creatures—humanity survives in seven fortified cities. Kael Vorn, a ruthless slum orphan, is conscripted into a brutal academy to fight the horde. During his graduation hunt, he awakens a terrifying power: the ability to control pure darkness, a void that devours all. Marked as both savior and threat.

Themes: Black Market Trading, Global Crime Networks, Boundaries of Human Nature and Morality, The Struggle Between Truth and Survival Story Background: In a modern metropolis, the surface level of prosperity conceals the darkness and corruption lurking beneath. Ethan, a highly skilled detective, spends his life navigating the shadowy corners of the city, uncovering the hidden secrets buried beneath the mundane facade of everyday life. When he is drawn into what initially seems like a simple suicide case, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the global black market, power struggles, and transnational crime. Main Characters: Ethan (Protagonist): A seasoned, calm, and intuitive detective who excels at finding the truth in complex cases. On the surface, he is a quiet, solitary man who prefers to avoid social interaction, but deep down, he is haunted by unresolved cases from his past. Faced with dark forces, he is both determined and full of doubt. Lila (Female Protagonist/Key Ally): Ethan's investigative partner, an intelligent and resourceful intelligence officer with a mysterious background. Her past is also shrouded in secrecy, and she seems to have an undisclosed connection to the "Black Angels" organization. She provides crucial assistance in Ethan's investigation, but her motives remain unclear, casting suspicion on her true intentions. Victor Saville (Antagonist/Main Adversary): A charismatic yet dangerous businessman, who appears to be a successful entrepreneur but is, in fact, one of the central figures of the global crime syndicate "The Black Angels." Cold-hearted, clever, and ruthless, he controls a global black market network, overseeing arms trafficking, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. He is not only a key figure in Langley's death but also the biggest obstacle in Ethan's investigation. The Mysterious Woman (Key Character): An elusive woman who repeatedly appears during Ethan's investigation, warning him not to delve deeper into Saville and the "Black Angels" organization. Her identity is unclear, but it is evident that she holds vital secrets about Saville and his network. Her appearances leave Ethan bewildered—whether she is an enemy or his only ally remains uncertain.