Lute And Black Rider Shadow Love

Earth was devastated by "The Fall"—a parasitic reality called the Forgotten World began consuming our own—humanity survives in isolated settlements surrounded by corrupting darkness. The city of Valtaros stands as one of civilization's last bastions, ruled by the Church of the Maw, which venerates a mysterious entity believed to be humanity's salvation. Elias, a ruthless survivor from Valtaros's slums, discovers strange black markings spreading across his skin—the dreaded sign that the Black Maw has chosen him. Forced to undergo its lethal trials that few survive, Elias must navigate a dual-phase ordeal that tests both his skills and his moral character. As he confronts the true nature of the Maw and its connection to humanity's past, Elias faces a fundamental choice: cling to his survival-at-all-costs mentality or embrace sacrifice to forge a new balance between realities.

Sonya von Valentine, the imperial princess, was once an ordinary girl—until she died saving a stranger and awakened in a world of power and peril. Reincarnated into the royal family, she carries the weight of foreknowledge: her family is doomed to fall, overthrown by a rising darkness. The man leading this destruction? Austin Ravenclaw—the feared duke of the empire’s strongest ducal house and the harbinger of war. Austin, too, remembers. A ruthless strategist, he knows his destiny is to bring the empire to its knees. Yet, in this life, he also remembers the girl who once gave her life for his. Bound by fate, but standing on opposite sides, their reunion is neither gentle nor kind. They were never meant to be allies. But as the war inches closer, and their paths intertwine once more, the line between love and duty begins to blur. Betrayal and devotion. Loyalty and treason. They are both trapped in the cycle of fate—two souls destined to destroy each other.

When Shoun is dragged into an unknown world by an enigmatic masked figure, he is forced to cast aside his fear and fight for his life. With every vestige he defeats, his power grows… as do the secrets hidden within this black and white world. His only chance of survival seems to lie in the hands of the masked figure, but trusting him might be as dangerous as the monsters that lurk in the dark. In a world where the truth hides behind masks and shadows, will trust be his downfall or his only salvation?

Being a young gifted lad with an eccentric father and a superficially jealous mother. Xiao Ming grows up to discover that he is a possessor of a powerful ancient physique- THE ANCIENT DAO BODY. Bearing it in mind that his existence like the other pre-possessors of his physique was either a huge threat or a blessing to his society and it's members, he and the Chaotic Sword forge their way through the disasters of the world to establish their existence. Finally as the solemn and one true Dao Emperor, he fixes a family issue and builds the one true Holy Dao Multiverse. Read the tell tale of the journey of a true hero as he ascends from a 'mere mortal' to an Emperor at the peak of the Ninth Heaven through his domineering and overbearing will. https://discord.gg/zcE8dnRmQq

In the Shadows of the Night In the city's underworld, a mysterious mafia organization reigns supreme. Amidst the shadows, a young woman named Odessa crosses paths with the mafia's enigmatic leader. Their chance encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, drawing Odessa into a world of intrigue, deception, and danger. As she becomes entangled in the mafia's web, Odessa must navigate the treacherous landscape of loyalty, power, and forbidden attraction. Will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her, or will she find a way to shine a light on the secrets that haunt the night?

3 best friends officially start highschool together, all is well, until 2 out of the 3 get into a rivalry over a boy, leaving their friendship at risk. Come and experience the up and downs of this teenager experience! And find out what happens next!

In an age when the battle-scarred remnants of history gradually turn to cold dust, I open the ancient texts that record the Outer Gods—blasphemous, maddening, delirious words like the ravings of a lunatic—and within my clouded gaze, my fate begins to emerge. War will descend upon the world once more. Kingdoms and races shall be overturned and reborn in blood and fire. All living beings will wail for their suffering and fate, and the war shall never end. Beneath the flames of faith and profit, no one is innocent, and no one will be spared. Listen closely, Jeanne. Beneath my feet lie two paths. On one, I shall abandon reason and follow your justice, offering my soul, for I have become your knight. On the other, I shall curse all things with the madness and hatred of the Outer Gods. The flame shall be extinguished, life shall no longer shine, and all shall drift toward the end in ruin—for I was once a black sorcerer, a madman who communed with beings beyond...

Being the lonely member of a once powerful vampire clan, Valen never thought that his life would be made up of anything other than a constant struggle to survive. However, he has no idea how deeply his hunger for power and blood would go. Holding on with a lone comrade in the face of an overwhelming waves of enemies from Eruyland Kingdom, Valen is haunted by the demons of his past. He fights not just those who could hurt him but also his own inner pain, which threatens to consume him, with a blade in one hand and forbidden magic in the other. Valen's journey is one of violence, strength, and an endless search for Power that haunts him like a ghost as he seeks deeper into a place where two worlds merge...

Matthew grew up in a decent family filled up with hopes, dreams and big heart, but living a shitty life which were suddenly demised with the unexpected turn with a mishap. With the new changes of his body, he finds new powers and wondering into new dimensions. This new enigmatic power is suddenly taking soul form his body and making him something beyond of his imaginations.... His tasks are unclear but he has to take soul of each demon he meets in his path... With his powers he has bigger responsibilities in each of the dimension which is beyond explanation…

What would you do if you were betrayed? Would you wallow in self-pity or would you seek VENGEANCE? Vengeance is something so many innocents wish for but don't receive and so that's why our mc is going to deliver what is long overdue. .... Just thought that I would add; I dont have a schedule and this is purely for fun. I have a general idea of how I want the story to go, but I will still need to think of the events leading to those points and might take a while to do so. Planned Worlds: One Piece MHA ... DXD ??? (Probably a few randoms) ATG Disclaimer: I don't own any of the original works that appear.

A cosmic event involving an artifact like cube crafted by an ancient Martian civilization has created a supernatural barrier called the Sky Wall, which divides future Japan into three literal, and figurative regions, Touto, Hokuto, and Seito. Along with creating a complex split between the three, the event has brought with it legions of creatures dubbed Smash down onto the country, who chase and attack citizens on sight. Sento Kiryu, having lost his memory, is found and sheltered by a enigmatic cafe owner named Soichi Isurugi who gives him a belt called the Build Driver that gives him the ability to turn into Kamen Rider Build, which he uses to fight the Smash in his own way. Sento learns that his forgotten past is connected to the events of the Sky Wall Disaster. In his search for the truth about his past and a solution to the current crisis, Sento makes several friends who also gain the ability to transform and battle with him, acquires several adversaries who fight back at his attempts to save everyone, and is pushed to figure out who is on what side, and what the sides even are or mean! Fan adapted Novel following the Show "Kamen Rider Build" as closely as possible.

Shiva was a 28-years old ordinary man who died in a car crash and was reborn with the power of Ghost Rider in the Twilight and TVD (The Vampire Diaries) world. . . . Arthur's Note: My grammar may not be the best, but I'm working on improving it. I don't own any of the characters, only my original character (OC). I would appreciate feedback and support if you enjoy the story. I will be updating it three to four days a week.

Pahitnya hidup telah mematri seorang anak muda bernama William Tamin hingga ia menjadi seorang anak jalanan yang berandalan dan menjadi seseorang yang amat ditakuti oleh berbagai kalangan masyarakat sehingga dirinya dijuluki sebagai "Monster from the Hell". Namun siapa sangka suatu hari ia akan bertemu dengan seorang siswi SMA yang berparas anggun dan cantik bernama Yuri Prawiro, yang akhirnya menjadi sosok yang paling ditakuti oleh William, seorang wanita yang tidak pernah sekalipun merasa takut akan dirinya yang begitu menakutkan seperti yang ditakuti oleh orang - orang di sekitarnya. Namun, itu bukan semata - mata karena Yuri merupakan putri bangsawan yang kaya raya, melainkan ada sesuatu yang amat berharga terpancar dari dalam dirinya yang membuat sang monster menjadi takluk, dan pertemuan mereka di jalanan yang semakin intens menuntun mereka berjalan terlalu jauh hingga keduanya harus terjebak pada sebuah masa lalu yang begitu kelam. Siapakah sebenarnya Yuri di masa lalu William? Rahasia besar apa yang tidak pernah mereka ketahui sebelumnya dan apakah rahasia ini akan menjadi sebuah bumerang atau bom waktu yang akan menghancurkan diri keduanya?

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 Velocis, cycles are more than machines—they are alive, bonded with powerful beasts. Ryuko, a boy with no beast of his own, dreams of becoming a legendary Beast Rider. When he accidentally awakens Nyx, a lost shadow beast, he becomes the target of the ruthless Iron Fangs, who seek to control all beast cycles. As riders mysteriously lose their beasts, Ryuko and his friends must uncover the truth and master Nyx’s dark power before Velocis falls into chaos. Will he rise as a hero or be consumed by the shadows?

Elara Moreau lives a quiet life running her coffee and bookshop until she saves a dying man in an alley. That man is Zyran Wolfe, the most feared mafia boss in the country. Betrayed and left for dead, he finds an unlikely savior in Elara, who has no idea how deep she's stepping into his dangerous world. As enemies close in, Elara becomes more than just a bystander she becomes Zyran's greatest weakness. But unknown to her, the past she's long buried is tied to this world in ways she never imagined. When secrets unravel and blood is spilled, will she walk away or will she claim her place in the darkness beside him?

They called me an abomination. A wolf in sheep's clothing.... A witch gone mad.... But the truth was far more complicated. I was both, and something more. My blood, a potent mixture of witch and werewolf, surged through my veins, a power that terrified and enticed them all. Now, caught between two factions will never let each other have peace, I must choose: succumb to being hunted by both Witches and werewolves, or fight for a future where witches and werewolves can coexist because that's the only way I can get what I want; which is to have a world where anyone else like me don't have to always look over their shoulders. I must achieve that goal, even if it means sacrificing everything, including myself.

Donovan and Zoephie's relationship is like the four seasons: winter, where life is never within reach, and as they search for it, their loneliness and struggle prolong like Fall. Together, will they reach Spring while racing through Summer?

Plongez dans un monde où danger et mystère s'entrelacent... Quand une arme froide se pose sur sa tempe, Miss Black comprend que sa vie ne sera plus jamais la même. Qui est cet homme à l'aura menaçante, au regard océan aussi captivant que terrifiant ? Pourquoi l'appelle-t-il ainsi, comme s'il la connaissait déjà ? Alors que son appartement est fouillé sans relâche, une évidence s'impose : ils cherchent quelque chose qu'elle possède... mais quoi ? Coincée entre la peur et une attraction inexplicable pour cet inconnu arrogant, elle devra survivre à ce jeu où elle ignore encore les règles. Secrets enfouis, vérités interdites et tension insoutenable... jusqu'où iriez-vous pour découvrir la vérité sur vous-même ?

In the city of Necro, two of the deadliest assassin organizations operate under their own strict rules—Dark Organization, which moves in the shadows, and Light Organization, which executes their targets in broad daylight. Ares, the emotionless executioner of the Dark Organization, lives only to complete his missions. Meanwhile, Luna, the strongest assassin of the Light Organization, enjoys her freedom as she dances between life and death. However, an unexpected encounter changes everything. Luna offers Ares something he has never considered before—escaping together, leaving behind the darkness that has bound them for so long. But before Ares can give his answer, fate plays its cruel hand. The Dark Organization orders him to kill Luna. At the same time, the Light Organization assigns Luna to eliminate Ares. Faced with an impossible choice—carry out his orders and lose the only person who understands him, or betray the organization that raised him—Ares must decide whether to remain a heartless killer or finally choose freedom. Can two assassins destined to kill each other find a way out of the deadly cycle that binds them? Or will betrayal be the end of everything?

She is the queen of an entire kingdom. The fiercest, bravest and most powerful rider in history. But has no memory of her past. She has to remember in-order to save those dear to her. After a Prophecy comes out after the annual “Battle for the Crown”, Aurora is forced to stake her claim as the rightful heir to the throne of Asterin one of the Kingdoms in Fantasia. But with an inevitable war at arms length and shaky memory of her past she’s a bit stuck in a loop.

As war engulfs the continent, Baronia clings to its crumbling empire, calling upon its youth to fight for a cause they barely understand. Among them is Hans Bergmann, a cadet indoctrinated into the ideals of the Reich but plagued by doubt and haunting visions of doom. When the Wilmenians breach Fortress Lake Caden, Hans and his comrades are thrown into battle with little more than outdated weapons and blind obedience. Alongside his best friend Peter Haber, he struggles to survive as their once-unshakable defenses collapse under the relentless assault of a superior enemy. As they retreat to Defensive Line Delta, Hans witnesses the true horrors of war—men torn apart by artillery, friends lost in the chaos, and commanders who would rather sacrifice them than admit defeat. Meanwhile, his nightmares grow more vivid, whispering of an inevitable reckoning. With the Wilmenians closing in and the war turning against them, Hans must make a choice: remain loyal to a doomed empire or carve his own path before it's too late. But in a world where survival is fleeting and betrayal is everywhere, the greatest enemy may not be across the battlefield—it may be the very nation he swore to protect.

A 16 year old boy called Klear Coman is transported from Earth to a world full of DRAGONS. Where dragons and humans live and battle with each other also the one who can successfully summon or tame a wild dragon are respected and worshipped. The stronger and rarer the species of your dragon are the more power you can be. And Kreals here, have now the most unique specie of dragon in the this entire continent. Hello guys follow our MC in his epic journey for becoming one of the most powerful riders in the world he is currently in where monsters, magic, fairies and many mystical creature especially DRAGONS!! and stuffs that only exist in his wildest dream. Note: This is my very first story created and expect some errors in the story because Im also not good at English

Space is vast, unfathomable—an ocean of shadows where humanity has advanced without understanding what lurks in its depths. Twenty-two years ago, a planet appeared out of nowhere. It was on no star map. It had no orbit, no light, no signs of life. Yet, it pulsed. Now, the ship Astraea-7 is on its way to meet it. The mission is clear. The crew knows why they are there. All except one. Haruto never asked to be part of this exploration. But his presence is no coincidence. He is the key—though he does not know it yet. As the ship crosses the planet’s threshold, signals distort, communication breaks, and the silence is filled with something else. Then, it happens. For the first time in human history, the abyss answers. And in the depths of the shadow, a voice whispers: “Welcome home.” Thus begins Haruto’s journey of self-discovery, where he will uncover the echoes of a forgotten past and the shadow of a future he has yet to understand.

"Layla always believed she was meant to be alone, but everything changed when she was sent to her grandfather's house deep in the forest. Haunted by mysterious dreams and a pair of glowing red eyes watching her from the shadows, she soon realizes that nothing in her life happens by chance. Her world unravels as dark secrets emerge, pulling her into a fate she never imagined. Why does she keep seeing the same eerie visions? Who—or what—is the figure lurking in the darkness? And most importantly, is she truly safe, or is something far more sinister waiting for her? As the lines between reality and nightmares blur, Layla must uncover the truth before it’s too late. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, will she survive… or become part of the darkness itself?"