Nothing But The Night

As Mia drove through the bustling city streets, her heart began to race—not from the traffic, but from the chilling knowledge that a bomb had been planted in her car. The news had come through a frantic message on her phone, a warning from an anonymous source that sent her spiraling into a state of panic. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain control. With every red light, her dread deepened. She knew that the moment she stopped the car, the bomb would detonate. The thought of leaving her Lysander behind filled her with a profound sense of sorrow. They had so many plans, dreams of a future together that now felt impossibly distant. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Lysander’s number. “Mi Amore?” Lysander’s voice came through, laced with concern. “What’s wrong?” Mia smiled sadly, he could always tell when something was bothering her and yet she was going to leave him. “Lysander , I need you to listen to me,” she said, her voice quivering. “ You’re a very great person. I never thought I would find this type of love. I only thought love like this was just a fairytale. But you….you….” Mia paused taking in a deep breath. “Anna? What’s happening? Is something wrong? You’re scaring me.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned her head towards the backseat where the bomb sat. How could she tell this to Lysander? She was going to die and leave him. She was going to leave him alone with the thoughts and dreams they shared. Silence hung heavy on the line, and Anna could almost hear the rapid beating of her heart. “I just found out…… I… I don’t have much time,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m so sorry, love. I won’t be able to see you again.” “Don’t say that! We’ll figure this out! Just tell me what’s happening? ” he urged, desperation creeping into his tone. “No, please, just listen. It’s too late now. I love you so much, and I want you to remember that. You’ve made my life so beautiful. I wish I could hold you one last time.” Her voice broke as she fought to keep her composure. “Anna, don’t—” “I have to go, Lysander . Just know that I’m always with you.” With that, she hung up, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She looked at the cliff ahead of her and stepped on the gas, the car racing towards the cliff. ************* In the heart of a bustling college town, twenty-year-old Anna Mia Harper is juggling classes, bills, and a growing sense of despair as an orphan navigating life on her own. Desperate for cash, she stumbles upon a peculiar job listing: a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery, promising a month’s rent for just one night of work. Excited by the prospect, Anna Mia arrives under the eerie glow of the moon, ready to face whatever the night may bring. But when she encounters a mysterious man lounging atop a tombstone—one who bears a striking resemblance to a deceased local legend—her heart races. Is he a ghost, a trick of the light, or something more sinister?

A phoenix's blood is priceless. One taste transforms into a drug, a cure, and, unfortunately, an addiction that can unleash the ferocious and wild sides of even the purest being. The creatures of the night decimated half of the population of the phoenixes until the strongest declared war on them, which eventually led to a compromise and a sacrifice. In a secluded life, Eleanor Dankworth grew up with a rebellious spirit. However, her peaceful existence ended when her entire family was brutally massacred in front of her on her eighteenth birthday. Just as she thought things couldn't get worse, her betrothed, arrived to claim her. Ares Mazitzis. His very presence could lead one to believe he was the devil. And despite his title as the emperor's illegitimate son, deceitful, malicious, and apathetic entities bow to him. Feared by his people and his family because of the darkness within him, Ares main goal is to find and claim his betrothed, as she was nothing more than a sacrificial lamb. What happens he finds warmth and love from the lamb? What happens when all he wants to do is protect her from the looming darkness and himself? A creature of the night and a phoenix of light... It is a love that shocked and perilously struck the world.

Things happen for a reason. That's what the newly minted Isabelle thought when she realized she was left to become an amnesiac ghost in the back of a mountain. Luckily for her, four humble brothers shelter her, and give her the life she dreamed about. The gentle and caring Ethan! The quiet and honest Lucas! The sharp and intense Joseph! The cheerful and lovely Felix! Isabelle: I have no idea who to choose, so I choose them all! The four brothers: YES!

Suddenly, humans are transported to a space disconnected from earth, and are told by an angel to survive monthly trials, they are given skills of course... but Kalin gets no skills only one mysterious title [Jack of Nothing]

A man gets reincarnated or transmigrated into a world full of steampunking, gods, and weird misconseptions, with only the memories of the body he is in. He fights the cruel world in order to find his lost memories and restore or destroy this body's life. Gifted three cards he must beat the odds that were never in his favor.

“I Lord Tank Albridge, and my family, Pete Albridge, Cleo Albridge, and Fred Albridge, disavow Vinnandra the hateful as our blood. “Today, in one voice we curse the day she joined us, and we’ll forever celebrate the day she has left our ranks! Vinnandra shall not know us, and she is not ours to know anymore.” *** In a world of white-haired dragon riders and black-haired witches, Princess Vinnandra Albridge is born red-haired as the forbidden spawn of a witch-spy and a dragon rider known as the Hateful. Unwanted by her family and shunned by society, Vinn tries to get by everyday unnoticed and alive. However, her simple plans come crashing down when her family disavows her by removing her from her royal bloodline, proclaiming her a traitor to consequently serve as an official slave to the notorious Lenklock dragon riders family that rules in the North. There, it would seem that while Vinn might not be able to groom a dragon, she might make good food for one… not if she had anything to do about it. Vowing to fight for her life and rise above others, Vinn must learn how to break through her blood and reach to whatever minute strength she possesses and become a dragon rider… or something. And it would seem Vinnandra’s vows would be realised in the form of Xander Lenklock—a troubled man and problematic heir who charges into her life, proclaiming a nobody like her his greatest ally and seeking her alliance. For the first time in a long while, Vinn feels needed and wanted—two dangerous elements that ignites feelings she shouldn’t have, and evokes thoughts she shouldn’t think. And in a partnership that might make or break them, Vinn was sure she would do anything to have Xanders’ body, heart and soul. Problem is, Xander has a fiancée who was there to stay… forever. But with her mothers past looming over her, and with shadows of the enemy hidden in the trees playing their ultimate move, even if Vinnandra manages to steal Xander’s heart, will she be able to keep it? Or will her dubious identity destroy everything she has come to enjoy? Will the powers she has come to possess swallow her? Or could she be the enemy that her people really fear? Be whatever it might, the ultimate question remains—Dragon rider or Witch… which is she? ***** VOLUME 1 (Beginnings): COMPLETE VOLUME 2 (Chaos Abounds): ONGOING

Syd, an elf bard escapes the abuse of an orphanage along with her friend Trace. Months after their escape, they make new friends and conquer many unexpected things: • A town who accepts any class except druids. • A rogue who they befriended after they tried to kill them. • Taking in a child without knowing his family. • A sorcerer who cannot use their spells perfectly. …and many more This story has D&D elements, which is inspired by my D&D characters. Rated 18+. Will contain the following but not exceed: • strong language • drug and alcohol use • bullying • gore • CSA/paedophila (only briefly) • physical intimacy (romantic and sexual)

"I can help you become anything you want. What is it that you desire the most?" He asked with a soft voice while sweeping the hair from her forehead. "You really thought that I'd sincerely embrace someone as lowly as you?" Embarrassed, she avoided his gaze and clenched her hands until they turned white. "Even your thoughts are silly. You are well aware of my identity…" "Yes, I know." "Then say it. Who am I?" The hand that was playing with her hair traveled down past her chin and ended up around her throat. Testing the strength of his grip, he slowly started applying more pressure and forced her to look at him. Her breathing became painful as he lifted her up by the neck until her heels raised slightly from the floor. "I also hold your sister's fate in the palm of my hand." He could see it in her eyes, something inside her had broken. Her eyes, which once resembled the starry night sky, no longer held any stars. As he watched the light in her eyes fade away, he relaxed his hands. She wouldn't try to escape him anymore. He knew this instinctively. This feeling, which was similar to being doused in warm water, is definitely what he's been craving. It wasn't anything like lust. Yes, it was definitely a craving. After he acknowledged his feelings, he began to desire to possess her entire world. "If I can't have you, I'll ruin you

Ai Hanaōgi, one of the great myōseki, borne by a long line of famed Yoshiwara oiran at the Ōgiya, the "House of the Fan." she dies mysteriously. She was reborn to new body as a ninja assassin known as a Kunoichi named Kiyo Akane. She has must learn to adapt to her new body and live like a kunoichi. But she discovers that her past enemy is much closer than she thinks. [BOOK COVER] all credits of this masterpiece belongs to its creator. Updates starts on 2022

The journey of Mr Luka Fabio, a detective under Era organization,discovering the story behind the murder of his brother Escarbo just began, as his commander assigned him a task in Detroit to find out the plans of the minions of his brother's killer. On the other hand Myra Cairo is a prosecutor and advocate of crime and homicide investigations and was suddenly partnered with an old friend and hades himself Mr Luka after getting caught up in her sister's crime. Would they answer the long intended question of who is the killer?

When a sudden quarantine leaves them stranded on an isolated campus, seven brilliant, parentless students of the prestigious Hisar Institute must make an uneasy peace with their situation. Arlt, a Renaissance philology student and gifted linguist, narrates their tale—a story shrouded in secrets as ancient as the campus itself. United by their orphaned pasts and exceptional linguistic abilities, they linger in Suare Kairos, a grim four-story dormitory overshadowed by the silent gaze of the Aeternolis statue. Life in quarantine is quiet until they stumble upon a hidden tunnel beneath the library, a passage rumored to have sheltered professors fleeing the horrific Great Genocide Era. What begins as a curious exploration soon reveals a legacy of betrayal, forbidden knowledge, and concealed atrocities that refuse to remain buried. Inside the tunnel, the students find relics of a forgotten resistance—ancient texts, obscure manuscripts, and encrypted journals that point to a grim legacy the Institute sought to erase. As they decode the cryptic writings, the students are pulled into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel not only the history of their institution but also their very identities. Each discovery comes at a cost, forcing them to confront questions about loyalty, survival, and the fine line between knowledge and power. Bound by a shared past yet divided by dark ambitions, they must decide: how far will they go to preserve the truths they’ve unearthed? And, when knowledge becomes dangerous, is it worth dying—or even killing—for? A tale of mystery, academic rivalry, and haunting secrets, The Scholars of Aeternolis explores the weight of history on those who seek to uncover it and the cost of pursuing forbidden knowledge.

In the bustling city where the nightlife pulses with energy, Mia, a talented dancer at a popular nightclub, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and intrigue. Every night, she captivates the audience with her sultry performances, but behind the spotlight, she longs for a deeper connection. One fateful evening, she meets Alex, a mysterious and alluring stranger who seems to understand her in ways no one else does. Drawn to his magnetic presence, Mia is swept off her feet as they share stolen moments between dances, igniting a fiery romance that feels both exhilarating and dangerous. As their relationship deepens, Mia discovers that Alex has secrets of his own—he’s not just a charming patron; he’s a successful entrepreneur with ties to the city's elite. Torn between her growing feelings for him and the fear of losing her independence, Mia must navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and trust.

When a group of thespians look to make their names by running a production at one of the most prestigious theaters of all time, their plans are immediately thrown on their heads when a duo of killers wearing tragedy and comedy masks begin killing off the cast! Everyone is a suspect, so the police won't let them leave, and so, with the owner of the theater away, the law enforcement seeming to not care about the case as much as they say, and their numbers quickly dwindling, it's up to the cast to try to avoid conflict, find the killers, and make it out of this stage-production tale from hell alive in this tribute to the "Scream" franchise!

When Ena woke up from her coma, she wanted to change herself but did not know where to begin. She was used to being the least prioritized because she always put herself down. Most people treat her like a bother. That is why when their gorgeous beyond reason CEO Aidan Lewis showed interest in her, her life began to take a huge turn! “Why me?” His eyes held many secrets behind his kind smile. “You are the woman of my dreams.” She became so confused. She cannot begin to fathom how a man like him would dream of such a plain lady like her. There is really something wrong here!

Cerita ini mengisahkan seorang pemuda lelaki yang bernama Ahmad Zahid yang secara tiba-tiba menjadi makhluk yang dikenali sebagai Panglima Ulung. Panglima Ulung merupakan pahlawan pada suatu tempat yang dikenali Tanah Pemerintahannya Sultan Gombak dan kini tempat itu telah menjadi bandar. Ahmad merupakan seorang penuntut ilmu persilatan dikawasan yang dia tempati. Pada suatu malam dia termimpi bertemu dengan Panglima Ulung. Lalu Panglima Ulung berbual-bual dengan Ahmad dalam mimpinya, kerana Panglima Ulung perlukan bantuan untuk mempertahankan kawasan yang Ahmad tinggal di sebabkan ada amukan makhluk yang dipanggil Raja Kegelapan yang disebabkan ada yang memuja dan memanggilnya untuk hancurkan kawasan yang diduduki oleh Ahmad.

People often don't realize the value of things that they have been handed over. Not until they find themselves in a place full of despair and death. Follow the journey of Eldric whose entire world changes after one fateful day. Surrounded by despair and hopelessness, will he be able to survive or will the never-ending darkness swallow him like every other being before him? P.S. Slow-paced, no system, no cliches, horror and survival.

Jack lives in a bedsitter room on his own, next door lives his crush, Lily. He's sought her for quite sometime but since moving to university, he finds himself in a love triangle with his crush, his friend at school and his crush's friend.

Elizabeth had always wanted to be a star as a teenager but life hit harder than she had thought, she decided to become a police officer due to her past misfortunes. Her new found love made her yearn and long for the thrills of investigations, solving mysterious crime cases and bringing criminals to face the law. After years of hardwork and self reliance, she finally receives the call she had long awaited but it wasn't for what she thought it was, instead she was transferred to a small crime-free town. Elizabeth was already so close to giving up on her fancy dreams when she discovered an unsolved case. This mystery plunged the curious lady into depths of no return, revealing existences that weren't supposed to be known to the human world, unlocking her dark past and finally...into an abyss of Love... Love from an enemy. A kind of love that was bound to fail and at the same time, bound to thrive. A toxic relationship between a human and a not so pure-blooded vampire, one who fears the dark and one who despises the light, on a crossroad of sacrifices. "You can only be mine." "You have no right to decide that." "I do, your whole existence belongs to me and me alone." __________ "He called you Liz? I alone would call you Eli, my very own Eli." ___________ **** Check chapter comments for photos of main characters Note:- Book cover is not mine (~_~;)

The world has changed thanks too several deadly diseases. Thanks to Analeigh Aldermans scientist parents who saved the planet. The government is now even at their control. They run and operate with the best minds in the world in the huge research lab of West View Technology. Years after her mother's sudden death her father drags her from her happy life in the army to continue her mothers works as only she can. After being forced into an arranged engagement with one of her closest friends she starts to realize her mothers work had more secrets than she even could imagine including three alien siblings hiding within the building. Can she fulfill the promise her mother made to the alien race and get them home with their new means of fighting off extinction. Will her father and the government find out and ruin everything even further than they already has. When push comes to shove and the battle comes out which species is fighting who? Can Analeigh betray the promise to the D'marlians, or does she betray her father and the human race. Is there another choice? Are things really what they seem? Come along the journey and find out what other secrets lie ahead.

Aljira receive message from a unknown person"Hello!" . She replied "Hi"smoothly cause the unknown person messaged on her fake account.

The long night covers the world, and the dawn is slow. Evil has descended on the earth, and all living beings have been devastated. He wandered in the long night, hovering on the blade, swinging between the clouds and hell. Ignite the fire of the star soul. Since the night is long, I will be the king of the night. is the eighth book of Feng Lingtianxia same author of :[Legend of Lingtian] [OTHERWORLDLY EVIL MONARCH] [Proud of the Ninth Layer of the World] [Celestial Firmament] [I Am the Supreme] [Left Way Qingtian] [Blue Falling Heavenly Sword].

For the past hundred years The dark elves in cooperation with the Elder Vampires had Sky Land under their disposition, chaos and darkness encompassed the Universe. They had everyone and everything under their powers, but fate had to play it's part as the smallest village produced The Son of Night. A vampire that was meant to end their cause or fulfill their greedy dreams of conquering the world. The Devil's Son whose purpose was confusing...

In a post-apocalyptic world where survivors are granted superpowers, a band of proffensional idiots try not to kill each others Jack is someone who just wants to lay back and relax in a world without society But the devils hand says otherwise While he only sighs and is forced to move forward side note: i will be uploading this story on royalroad.com