Touching Darkness

Luna Nightingale, a dedicated werewolf, finds herself torn between duty and desire. Her mate, Luca Storm, lies injured after a brutal pack attack, but saving him comes at a steep price. Desperate for medical funds, Luna takes a job with wealthy entrepreneur Julian Salvatore, unaware that their forbidden attraction will ignite a dangerous love triangle. As Luna navigates her growing feelings for Julian, she discovers a dark secret from his past. Meanwhile, Luca's sister, Aria, suspects Luna's infidelity, and Isabella, Julian's cunning girlfriend, senses the connection between Julian and Luna. Luna's world shatters when she discovers she's pregnant with Julian's child. Luca, recovering from his injuries, uncovers Luna's secret and grapples with forgiveness and betrayal. Torn between loyalty to Luca and love for Julian, Luna must make an impossible choice. But fate has other plans. Isabella discovers Luna's werewolf nature and plots to capture her, intending to sell her to the government. As Luna faces external threats and internal turmoil, Luca silently struggles with his feelings. In a shocking twist, Luca confronts Luna's deception by leaving her, disappearing into the night without a word. Heartbroken and vulnerable, Luna becomes Isabella's target. Will Luna find a way to reconcile her heart and duty, or will secrets and lies tear her world apart? Can she escape Isabella's sinister plans and uncover the truth about Julian's family? As Luna navigates the treacherous landscape of love, loyalty, and deception, she must confront the shadows of her past and forge a new path.

The world belongs to the humans but what they do not know is that in the dark hours of the night there is a slave market that happens in the woods. No one knows about it except those that are wealthy and pay a fee for the membership. As the slave market moves from town to town, finally they reach its destination where they call up the buyer letting him know that they have arrived with some intriguing goods that he might be interested in. The slave that was bought from the Slave Market in the middle of the night was taken to her new home by her first Master. She feels safe with him but doesn’t remember anything from her past and doesn’t know what secrets lurk in her mind. The Master that bought a new toy thought since she was what he was looking for. He hoped that she would last longer than the rest but what he didn’t expect was the past to come back to him after a hundred years without it. With his new memories he softens up but only for her as she is now his everything, he will stop at nothing to protect her and help each other remember their past together. Excerpt "Just who do you think you are? I will get you thrown out of this area if you continue to loiter around here. I was just having a chat with my soon to be man when you interrupted me." The girl pointed at Yuki blaming her. "Darling, were you going to pick up someone else when you already have me by your side?" Yuki turned and pressed her body up against his side. She rubbed her chest on his side to show that he was hers. "You know that I can not replace you, Liliana. I was only telling these ladies that they couldn't have the purse that I specially ordered for you." He moved his hand to her ass and squeezed. The ladies looked embarrassed for a moment. "No, I will get what I want. I want that man and that purse!" The lady screamed and her face turned beet red. Yuki turned her head over, "you can not control someone's feelings. You can not compare to me in any way shape or form." Yuki turned her head away shapely. "Oh is that so. THEN I CHALLENGE YOU TO A BEAUTY CONTEST!! There is a competition for the queen of the beach today and if you win I will leave you alone and bow down to you but if I win I want that purse and your man!" Cover is a commissioned Product and all rights belong to me and the artist that created it for me.

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

A girl who cannot hear, speak, or see endures constant bullying. Her life shifts when a mysterious, stranger rescues her, and together they set out on a perilous journey. Along the way, they face powerful foes, uncover dark secrets, and gain unexpected allies who shape their path. As the stranger’s empathy deepens into love, he begins to experience emotions for the first time. Will this journey change him, and can she break free from her curse and regain her senses? Their bond may hold the answers they seek.

Amidst the scent of war, the Seven Wonders disappear from the face of the earth. Dangerous adventurers who are known for the devastating prowess of the 7, they are the criminals responsible for conspiring with the Demons who were now invading Humankind. Aster, a beginning adventurer, is the key to unlocking the secrets behind the Seven Wonders, and being tasked with the special mission to discover the whereabouts of the Seven Wonders, he begins his lifelong mission whilst attending the Royal Knight's Academy to reclaim a lost power.

Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Inherited Darkness" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

Abaddon is a noble-born boy in a world where superpowers determine a person’s value. Though his father is the strongest human on the continent, Abaddon is born powerless—a disgrace in royal circles. His early life is filled with pain, but just as things seem to improve, his family is betrayed and massacred by the very gods they worship. Abaddon is then sold into slavery and used as a human shield in dangerous magical explorations. On a mission to a beast-infested island, he dies, but his intense desire for revenge prevents his soul from moving to the underworld, Xerathar. This act of defiance draws the attention of Kaelar, the Primordial of Chaos, who offers Abaddon a pact: the power to kill the gods in exchange for freeing the Primordials. Kaelar creates a new heart for Abaddon from his essence—the Chaotic Heart of Ashura. Reborn with this power, Abaddon embarks on a relentless journey to destroy the gods, retrieve his family’s souls from Xerathar, and endure immense pain for the sake of love and vengeance.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

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

The underage child experienced a traumatic event when he witnessed his father killing his mother and was forcibly made by his father to shoot his sister. On the same day, he also killed his father, who was responsible for the death of his mother and sister. As a result of this incident, he spent a long time in prison, but due to a series of events that occurred in prison, he managed to escape. Upon escaping, he immediately went to the cliff he always visited and, in search of freedom, committed suicide. However, due to his strong and noble soul, he was reincarnated and tasked with continuing the legacy of the dark god. A dark yet sweet future awaited him.

Yining had a peaceful life until her world turned upside down when her family went bankrupt. She was forced to marry Tang and since then, she has never been the same.

The fantasy adventure began from a life of a girl named Eve Ainsley who seemingly had find ordinary no longer in her grasp. After encountering an unusual entity and a world above her knowledge, she might even discover more about herself. But is it really over?

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

As the son of the Minister of Health, Han Minjun had always led a privileged life, shielded from the harsh realities of the world. However, when he met the enigmatic Kim Seungjoon, his life took a dramatic turn. The attraction between them was instantaneous, but little did Han Minjun know that his love for Kim Seungjoon would plunge him into a world of chaos and uncertainty. The mysteries surrounding Kim Seungjoon were many, and as their relationship deepened, Han Minjun found himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. Did he know what he was getting into when he fell for Kim Seungjoon? As he embarked on a new journey with Seungjoon, he pondered about the unknown future that lay ahead of them. Questions swirled through his mind about the enigmatic person he had chosen to spend his life with. How many secrets did Seungjoon keep hidden? What mysteries would they unravel together? The anticipation of what was to come was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking....... As the story unfolded, it became apparent that the idyllic fairytale was taking a dark turn. The once-balanced scales between life and death began to tip precariously, and the characters found themselves in the midst of a harrowing nightmare. It was impossible to predict who would emerge from the ordeal unscathed.......

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 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 massaqured except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for wind 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. Onw 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 sends 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 enemies.

darkness is nothing more than a power

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

The underworld (dark side) and human world (light side) are two different realms, having literally nothing to do with each other. Well, that's how it was until a witch involved herself in a forbidden relationship with a man she was meant to destroy. Their union led to the birth of a very powerful hybrid who unknowingly has the power to either destroy the entire universe or bring things back to normal. Will the light and dark find a way to unite?? Or destruction and doom will be the fate of the entire universe?? FIND OUT IN THIS AMAZING STORY: SLIPPING INTO THE DARK BY A TEENAGE WRITER. Thanks for choosing my book. I love you

"In the shadows of his small town, 17-year-old Ethan discovers a chilling truth: his past is a lie, and his future is already claimed. Can he outrun the darkness that's been waiting for him?"

In Artios, a city where light and shadow dance together, two young souls from starkly different worlds collide. Leon, a ballet dancer raised in a strict, successful family, captivates everyone with his bright and cheerful demeanor. Yet, behind this facade lies a heart filled with doubts and despair. Does he truly know who he is, or is he merely playing a role written for him by others? Meanwhile, Melorin, a street-smart girl with dark hair and piercing green eyes, battles against the harsh realities of life in the unforgiving alleys of Artios. Born into a world of inequality and poverty, she yearns for justice and hope amidst the darkness. Fate intertwines their lives in an unexpected twist, completely altering their paths. When Leon first encounters Melorin, he sees a reflection of his true self in her, and the beautiful world of dance transforms into a new challenge he never anticipated. "Dance in the Darkness" is a tale filled with love, conflict, and the search for identity that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through deep emotions. Can Leon discover his true light amidst the shadows? Can Melorin confront her struggles and forge a brighter future?

The Darkness Birth is a story of the embodiment of darkness itself—Primordial Darkness, representing every form of darkness that exists. Known as Mysterieux, this mysterious figure embarks on a journey to uncover the truth of his identity and understand his own nature. Filled with mystery, self-discovery, and encounters with forces beyond comprehension, Mysterieux’s path is one that delves into the depths of darkness, exploring its power and meaning in the universe. main plot: Self-discovery.

In a realm where powerful sorcerers enslave and control individuals endowed with magical abilities known as 'Shadows,' a young orphan named Kael discovers his unique power to absorb and manipulate the abilities of these Shadows. Forced to flee his home after an encounter with ruthless sorcerers, Kael embarks on a perilous journey that plunges him into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he navigates a treacherous world filled with corrupt nobles, ancient magical entities, and the ever-watchful eye of a shadowy figure known only as *The Archon*, Kael grapples with the darkness within himself. With the help of a fierce ally, Lyra, he seeks to uncover the truth behind his abilities and the mysterious whispers of the past. In a landscape of shifting alliances, Kael must forge new bonds with those who resist the Archon while deciphering the line between friend and foe. As the forces of darkness tighten their grip, Kael and his allies must confront their own fears and face unimaginable trials to prevent a catastrophic reckoning that threatens to consume their world. In this gritty and immersive tale, *Bound by Darkness* explores themes of power, corruption, and redemption, where magic comes at a terrible cost, and the shadows of the past hold the key to an uncertain future.

In the dead of night, when the world sleeps, some secrets wake. Noor never imagined that a single decision would plunge her into a world where danger, passion, and dark forces collide. But the moment she crosses paths with Sultan, a man whose past is as shadowed as his soul, she is thrust into a web of power and deception from which there is no escape. Drawn together by fate, their connection burns like a wildfire—but so does the darkness that threatens to tear them apart. Sultan’s family is bound by a curse that ties them to an ancient evil, a force that will stop at nothing to claim what is theirs. And Noor, the unwitting key to their destruction, must navigate a world where love and betrayal are intertwined, and every touch could either heal or destroy them. With every secret uncovered, and every choice they make, Noor and Sultan’s love is tested beyond measure. Will they fall victim to the dark forces hunting them? Or will their love be the very thing that shatters the chains of the curse, freeing them both from the shadows? "In the Arms of Darkness" is a gripping tale of forbidden love, ancient curses, and the unbreakable bond that could either save or doom them all. Can love survive in a world where nothing is as it seems?

Alice has always been alone, a girl trapped in the shadows of a broken home, haunted by poverty, and tormented by her peers. Her life, defined by fear, pain, and a desperate need for escape, spirals into deeper darkness when she finds solace in the toxic fumes of glue, numbing her from the cruelty of the world. With a mother who barely acknowledges her existence and a father who abandoned them, Alice’s only refuge is the rooftop, where her tears and curses go unheard. But when Hanako, a mysterious boy with his own haunting secrets, suddenly appears, her life takes an unexpected turn. He’s unlike anyone she’s ever met—offering her something she never had: attention, care, and a chilling kind of affection that is as comforting as it is dangerous. Together, they form a twisted bond, a relationship that could either save Alice from herself or push her into the abyss. In a world where the line between love and manipulation blurs, Alice must decide: can Hanako be the light in her darkness, or is he the hand that will pull her deeper into the void?

Mathew, a once innocent 17 year old teenager has found himself in a tricky situation when he uncoveres an important secret. Will he be able to make it to the police before The Man can find him?