Heart Of Darkness As A Symbolic

In a world full of light and hope, ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never could've thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massacred except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in after his explosive act of trying to save the mistress. Thus they deciding not to waste such a talent and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for shadow control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of SHADE, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. One day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sent shade, his new "son" to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his true enemies?

Fresh out of High school, Alex Baker is thrust into the real world when He finds a mysterious basket on his patio. With this fragile heart in the palm of his hands, will he succumb to the pressure, or will he stand tall?

There’s nothing more heart -wrenching than seeing the one you love, betray and forsake you. Zina sacrificed everything she had, including devoting two years of her life to a man who eventually betrayed her. Despite being pregnant with his child, she chose to kick him completely from her life. Few years later, she soared to success as a medical doctor. Alongside her professional recognition, she stumbles upon her hidden identity and a formidable power within herself. Suddenly, Xaden crawls back to her, seeking a place in her life again. And not only that, she finds herself fated to two mates, plunging her into a web of love, deception, and the struggle for forgiveness.

My name is Stephen Hazel , I was given a scholarship to study in the biggest school in US , I lived everyday of my life in hatred towards does that me and make my life a living hell, they collected everything that belongs to me like the love and care my parent should show me , yet they want more, they want to take my right away from me . But did you think that can be possible? I don't think so, cause I will make sure I repay them with what they did to me, but anyway I guess I am a lucky girl,to find someone that can fight for me in everyway, someone that showed me the love I thought I don't deserve and someone that did not make me regret my existence in this world and someone that stayed with me till the very end

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

"I am the beginning of the end and the end of the beginning. "I am chaos." In a world where power outweighs the value of life, a young noble struggles to escape the shadow of ridicule and scorn. Mocked as worthless and rejected by his own kind, he spends his days fighting against a society that deems him unworthy. But everything changes the day his world is engulfed in flames—his mother, his home, and everything he loved reduced to ashes. Consumed by grief and rage, he vows vengeance, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the tragedy. What he discovers is a secret never meant for mortal eyes, a revelation that shatters his reality and forces him to embrace chaos itself. Now wielding a power born of destruction, he pledges to bring judgment to the murderers—even if it means challenging the gods themselves. But as his path unfolds, the line between justice and monstrosity blurs. The once-dismissed underdog returns as a force of chaos, leaving a trail of tragedy in his wake, forever altering the balance of the world.

Synopsis Evelyn Moore was a brilliant software encoder, a mind who lived her life surrounded by lines of code—until a tragic accident cut it short. Instead of finding peace, she awakens as an advanced AI system in the heart of an intergalactic empire. Her new role? An assistant and protector to Princess Amara Valora, the eight-year-old heir to the throne of the sprawling Celestian Empire. But the universe is not a forgiving place. Threats lurk within shadowy corners of space and even closer—within the halls of power itself. As Evelyn struggles to come to terms with her non-human existence, a dark conspiracy emerges, placing the young princess in grave danger. Bound by an unshakable vow to protect her new master, Evelyn must navigate political intrigue, deadly assassins, and interstellar battles—all while grappling with what it truly means to exist. When you’ve already died once, how far will you go to fulfill a promise?

A young man who has lost his father rebels against the order of the galaxy and sets out to become emperor. But along the way he begins to fall into darkness and in time becomes even worse than the very thing he rebelled against. This is the story of a man whose anger throws the galaxy into chaos and destroys himself in the pursuit of his goal. This is a story full of plot twists, war and death, love and friendship, betrayal and destruction. The story of a fallen angel. A science fiction story blended with dark fantasy. This is Symphony of Darkness.

Lena Carter is a bright and resolute assistant who has her life changed when she saves a mysterious stranger from a hit-and-run. The man whom she saves is none other than Ethan Grayson: the enigmatic CEO of the Grayson Corporation. Drawn into the world of high stakes alongside hidden secrets, Lena discovers that the charm of Ethan hides behind a heart haunted by his tragic past. Their budding romance turns sinister when Lena finds a portrait of a woman who looks eerily like her-with one small difference. As questions arise about Ethan's motives behind his late lover's death, Lena finds herself mired in a web of betrayal, sabotage, and buried grief. For every trumped-up charge she uncovered about Grayson Corp's underhanded dealings, she pulled closer into Damien Lowell's ruthless world-a rival bent on crumbling everything Ethan had worked hard for. Complying with a cryptic ally and facing an endless string of anonymous threats, Lena gets pulled into a perilous web of deceit and power jockeying. With the sniper in her own background and secrets of Ethan poised to take it all down, Lena must make the impossible choice: pursue the truth or protect her own heart. Shadows of Deception is suspenseful, passionate, and amply endowed-with twists and turns along the way, together with the theme of what we will do for love, at what the expense of unearthing the past, and the strength of a woman who is determined to reforge her fate.

A young girl who is very nice is abducted by a cold-blooded billionaire mafia. He gradually turns her into his possession then into his obsession, but a traitor has stolen his heart, so all he can do is abhor the traitor and search for her if he can find her. The price of her betrayal would be that she would curse the day she was born. Will the girl he kidnaps and plans to marry ever win his heart, or will she just be his property to do with as he pleases? trigger warnings abusive relationship, drugs, slavery, dark, cold, sexual assault, violence, human trafficking, mafia, guns etc. so if you are not comfortable with these, please avoid this story. *I don't support any of these!!*

The mysterious power known as darkness is in the hands of Yamikuro Asaki, a high school student whose life got turned upside down and now he's forced to fight against the government and also gods who seek down Yamikuro to get the darkness. With unexpected twists and reveals the journey of Yamikuro is filled with excitement and thrill.

This is the tale of an average nobody, who after his death got transmigrated in a new world. The memories of his average life flashed before his eyes, as he found nothing that was noteworthy about him. So in this new world should he try to change that, should he wish to be supreme, rise to the peak or to rule the heavens, but he's too lazy for that. "And how come all the names are so familiar. Don't tell me, am I in that novel?" Soon after waking up he realised this world was based upon the very first novel he read years ago. At first he felt happy that finally something unexpected happened in his life. But that happiness was short lived as he remembered the plot of the book and the crisis that was coming for the world. If that wasn't enough he was living in the body of Rio Raven Blake - avatar of Nyx. Known by his other names like The last dark spawn, The first fallen or The infamous Devil. In a world brimming with dungeons, towers, Gods, Demons, monsters and magic - our MC finds himself trapped in the body of the last villain. "I don't care about the novel plot, I'll just ignore it, and live my life peacefully." At least that was his plan, until he heard a voice in his head , that he's been waiting for all this time. [DING] [TING] [TIDING] [DID YOU MISS ME??? ] 'The great villain system, what a funny name.' You can earn points by ruining the plotlines, and can get whatever you want. Let me see, I'm a master at messing things up. [What, someone is going to do a prophecy that I will become the villain after growing up - kill him while he's still a kid.] [what, this potion was made for the protagonist and the alchemist heroine - I'll take it with me.] [ohh you're the one who saves the protagonist when he was about to die - go to prison, you traitor.] [wait, you have a sister. but she is sick and needs help - here take this potion and work for me.] Got a money making slave for life. [What, my parents are fixing my engagement with the princess, who's also a main heroine, but will betray me later and help everyone kill me - Humph...just you wait...] Once the plot started many years later, at the academy entrance exam. Protagonist was shining brightly, breaking all records, taking first rank, but no one was talking about him. As the news came out that the genius of humanity Rio Blake, will be joining the academy too. Not only mortals, even Gods and Demons were surprised at this sudden development too. {Nyx nods at her believers achievements} {Odin says you've grown a lot} {Gauri/Kali challenges you to fight her believer} {Jesus prays for your souls redemption} {Anubis awaits your enemies doom} {Lucifer writes down your lines, as you take on the Devil persona} The protagonist just stared at the guy who took all the limelight from him, but his surprise turned to shock, when his sister ran and hugged the man, while crying her eyes out, saying she missed him and she was sorry. "What is happening? Who is he? {Apollo curses...} ## -- A/N - 1) NO HAREM. (I believe in soulmate love 2) MC doesn't care about right, wrong, good, evil - as long as he gets what he want, he'll do it. 3) He hates the so called righteous hypocrites, so don't think he'll be friends with protagonist. 4) MC is serious when it comes to relationships, so don't expect any kind of pokemon collection harem. 5) MC hates the plot, so he'll ruin it. Do not expect him to follow it or him trying to keep it same as written. 6) I don't like hiding my strength tropes, so not happening. He will be OP, and a badass. ## -- Join my discord for character arts and discussions https://discord.gg/zFTJsYP7kM DevilDarkness#0506

Elara Moreau, a quiet restorer of antique books, has always felt a deep, unexplainable yearning—a sense of searching for something lost. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient journal filled with cryptic passages about love and destiny. Guided by its clues, she is drawn to a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers fragments of a past life, including letters, a locket, and a key. The arrival of a stranger, Caspian, deepens the mystery. He gives her an intricately carved box containing a key that unlocks secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls. Elara learns she is the reincarnation of a soul caught in a cycle of love and loss. In a past life, she was Eveline, a woman whose forbidden love for Matthias ended in tragedy. Bound by an unfulfilled promise to reunite, their souls have been trapped in a cycle of separation across lifetimes. As Elara delves deeper, she experiences haunting memories of Eveline’s life, uncovering the truth about the love, betrayal, and sacrifice that bound her to the mansion. Yet, darker forces within the house threaten her quest, seeking to keep her trapped in this cycle. Caspian’s true motives remain uncertain, leaving Elara torn between trusting him and following her instincts. To break free, Elara must confront the shadows of her past and make a choice that could either reunite her soul with its lost love or bind her to an eternity of yearning. Whispers of a Borrowed Heart is a tale of timeless love, haunting secrets, and the enduring power of the soul’s deepest desires.

Aria Knox is a princess of the Sinsk empire. Born amongst wealth and luxury. Aria is known for her beauty and strength. She possesses an unshakeable determination to become an Empress. Ethan Scott, her childhood friend and the Crown Prince embodies courage handsomeness and kindness. Archer Russell Aria's enemy and a fellow crown prince. His strong and powerful presence is further accentuated by his handsome features. However beneath that facade lies a ruthless heart that does not hesitate to crush those who stand in his way. It's my first book. Don't read it. It's the cringest book ever.

A deranged young boy tries to win the heart of 30-year-old Riff. He never imagined it would be impossible to make it onto his list. Despite all he's given up, he's nowhere close. Riff won't even bat an eye at him. What else can he give to get even a little acknowledgement. ______________________ It didn't change the fact, I wanted to please Riff. I wanted him to see me, to look at me differently, look at me like... like I actually mattered. What was this? I was fucked. This wasn't me. This couldn't be me. "You, boy, are a wild one, and now someone has your leash." Johnson's voice echoed in my head, taunting me. I clenched my fists, trying to push it away. No one has my leash! I screamed, the word desperate. ____________________________ #Manxboy #love #angst

Reincarnated with a mission, where failure means total annihilation. Young Emperor Feng Luotian faces an impending catastrophe that threatens to engulf the universe in darkness. With no one left strong enough to combat the evil, Feng Luotian and his father perform a daring ritual to travel back in time, aiming to stop the disaster before it begins. Can they change the course of history and save the future? Embark on an epic journey with the reincarnated Young Emperor as he conquers the universe to protect all life within it. Witness his struggles and triumphs as he battles formidable foes, forms powerful alliances, and masters incredible abilities. Follow Feng Luotian in his relentless quest to avert total destruction and forge a destiny filled with hope, strength, and unwavering determination. This is a story of courage, redemption, and the fight to save the universe from ultimate doom.

Regaleon Williams- Crown Prince of Vlamunda. Melina- A mere servant with a horrendous reputation. They say that light and darkness could never clash together. However, it was different for these two opposites. He was a prince and she was a maid. Such a union was detestable in the eyes of the people. Even the gods of Vlamunda would never accept such a forbidden relationship. With the mentality that he is now King, Leon attempts to use his exclusive power to make their impossible relationship work. He believed such rejection was simply based on their differences in status and position. Therefore, he set out to abolish such a rule during his reign. What he fails to realize is the depth he would need to dig to know the true reason behind the gods' rejection of his bride. The mysteries... The secrets...dark and wounded secrets... And the betrayal... And now that he is aware of what lies ahead along with its consequences, is he still willing to embark on the journey? To listen to his heart and marry the one whom he truly loves? Or is he going to make this one sacrifice for his kingdom and spare them the impending doom? Find out on HEART OF A PRINCE.

In a post apocalyptic world where the human race is in danger of going extinct. Join our hero as he and his friends fight for their survival against human and alien foes alike

Tras casi una década de guerra por fin llega la paz al mundo de Yin. Después de siete años al fin termina el conflicto bautizado como "La caída de los gigantes" y marca el fin de la guerra entre el Gran Imperio de Khu y la triple Alianza con la caída de su mayor exponente, la República de Ankia. Las tropas regresan a casa mientras que los politicos globales al fin intervienen en un tratado de paz, todos miran con ansias el futuro de un futuro sin guerra sin saber que la caída de los gigantes solo será el comienzo de algo más grande.

The World is filled with fog. Fog and obscurity are everywhere. Lies, deceit, and trickery are commonplace in a dystopian world. The world is Eternal, but its inhabitants are not. Good and Evil are merely perspectives from different viewpoints. Space is infinite, but time is not. Eternity is the transcendence of time itself. The Void is static, but a pulse is erratic. Blood splatters throughout universes. All of the universes in existence combine into one divine creation. An imagination blossoms into creation, a dream is created. But who is the dreamer?

**Description:** *Darkness of Deceit* is a captivating tale where Detective Liam Parker and Adrian Blackwood navigate a city veiled in secrets. Their journey blends mystery, science, and mysticism as calculated minds and arcane insights lead them through illusions and cosmic truths. Together, they confront enigmatic forces, manipulate time's threads, and unravel a world where reality and deception intertwine. Amidst a city resonating with the enigma's allure, they face unexpected twists, unearthing hidden layers and unmasking the truth beneath the shadows.

In a world where shadows lurk and monsters threaten the innocent, Haruto Raikou is just an ordinary high school student living an unremarkable life. But everything changes on the last day of school when he witnesses a horrifying scene: a group of menacing figures attempting to abduct his crush. In a desperate attempt to save her, Haruto finds himself caught in a violent confrontation that leaves him on the brink of death. When he awakens, he discovers that his life has taken a dark turn. Reborn in a realm filled with demons and monsters, Haruto is thrust into a perilous adventure. He joins a club dedicated to hunting these malevolent beings, determined to protect those he cares about. However, a fateful mission in a treacherous cave leads to an unexpected disaster, forcing Haruto to confront his deepest fears. As the line between hunter and hunted blurs, Haruto must navigate his new reality as a half-demon, grappling with newfound powers and the weight of his choices. Will he embrace the darkness within him or fight against it to become the hero he longs to be?

Get ready for a thrilling story about Kyle and Sara, two daring vigilantes with a secret passion for each other, concealed beneath their double lives in the rainy city of Seattle. On their latest mission to find a missing girl, they inadvertently stumble upon a dangerous human trafficking ring. As they dig deeper, they realize they're in over their heads. Their secret activities catch the attention of the mysterious group, putting their safety and hidden identities at risk for the first time. Will they manage to uncover and expose their powerful enemy before their own identities are revealed?

In the small town of Ashwood, nestled in the heart of the Whispering Woods, 20-year-old Lyra discovers she has the ability to absorb and manipulate memories. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, Lyra learns that her family's dark past is intertwined with the stranger's quest for revenge. As Lyra delves deeper into the mysteries of her family's history and the stranger's true intentions, she must navigate the blurred lines between reality and memories. Will Lyra be able to uncover the truth, or will the weight of the memories she keeps destroy her?

In a world torn apart by the relentless war between the radiant kingdom of Valoira and the dark forces of Arcanan, a young warrior named Zephyr carries the weight of destiny on his shoulders. Gifted with the sacred Holy Sword, he is Valoira's last hope to turn the tides against the overwhelming monster waves that threaten their lands. Amidst the chaos, Zephyr crosses paths with Elira, a fiery and determined soul whose secrets could either save the kingdom or doom it to ruin. As their fates intertwine, forbidden emotions spark, but the shadow of war looms ever closer. When a black dragon, the harbinger of destruction, emerges as the puppet master behind the monster wave, Zephyr faces a harrowing choice: embrace the role of a savior or lose everything he holds dear. With love, loyalty, and kingdoms on the line, will Zephyr’s light prevail, or will the shadows of Arcanan consume them all?

Waking up inside a dark room. He was confused. who is he? what is he? How did he end up here? little by little his answer was answered. [Quest of the Paladin starting.] and yet another question popped up once more. what is this thing?

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.