Living Like A Star Secrets Of The Dark

Synopsis for "The Forgotten Secrets of the Empire" Ali, a young man with an enigmatic past, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the hidden truths of a long-forgotten empire. As he delves deeper into the ruins of this ancient civilization, Ali discovers that an unimaginable power lies buried within the empire's secrets. Along with his loyal companions, including a mysterious elder and a band of rebels, Ali must navigate treacherous terrain and battle against powerful foes seeking to resurrect the empire's dark legacy. But the more Ali uncovers, the more he realizes that the fall of the empire was no accident—it was a betrayal that could threaten the world once again. As danger mounts and time runs out, Ali must decide if he is willing to pay the ultimate price to save everything he holds dear.

I yawned, fighting off sleep as my professor droned on about the three-body problem—even though it was notoriously unsolvable. 'Geez, why do we need to learn this?' I thought, shaking my head. Suddenly, a holographic screen materialized before my eyes, its message slicing through the monotony: "Moonfall Has Begun. Your Class Has Been Assigned.” I glanced around, and saw confused faces all over—everyone staring, just as bewildered as I was. 'Does everyone see this?' I wondered, my heart starting to pound. My screen flickered, then declared in bold: Main Class: Astral Equationist. Before I could process any further, a piercing scream shattered the classroom’s uneasy silence. I barely had time to register the sound as chaos erupted around me.

In the depths of the Victorian era, where mansions are filled with secrets and shadows dance on the walls, lives the young boy "Reishel Galfrahad", a small child who holds in his hands an incredible power: an ancient magical book, within which appear mysterious texts that grant him the ability to change the world... or destroy it! Reishel finds himself trapped between a distorted reality and interwoven nightmares, discovering images of children with similar faces and names, facing dark corridors, and people appearing with strange curses, while a mysterious shadow pursues him, hiding a secret buried in his family's bloodline. When the mansion is locked down after a horrific murder, and unknown creatures begin to appear, Reishel becomes the only hope for survival. Each spell Reishel utters opens a gate to another world... a world that devours souls. What does the mansion hide? Who are the children in the pictures? And why does everyone seem like chess pieces in a story he didn’t choose to be a part of? A dark novel blended with mystery and psychological horror, charged with magic and destruction, where the boundaries between reality and imagination are broken, and escaping the story becomes the greatest challenge... "I am the writer... and you are my story that refused to be completed!"

Articos Crisol, um adolescente de 16 anos, é o tipo de cara que chama atenção, mas não pela aparência. Seu cabelo e olhos pretos, que às vezes cobrem seu rosto, lembram o visual de protagonistas de animes, mas Articos é bem mais do que isso. Energético, expressivo e com um Q de mistério, ele se destaca tanto nas notas quanto na aptidão física. Embora tenha uma vida de estudante aparentemente comum, com amigos como Nolan, Christopher e Richard, há algo peculiar nele: seus pais morreram há dois anos, e, estranhamente, isso nunca afetou seu comportamento. Ele mora sozinho no antigo apartamento de seus pais, distante da escola, mas trabalha em uma cafeteria nas proximidades, um lugar que esconde muito mais do que ele imagina. Apesar de sua juventude, Articos possui um segredo que ninguém sabe: ele é mais inteligente do que qualquer pessoa poderia imaginar, uma habilidade forjada pela rigidez dos pais no passado, que o impulsionou a aprender tudo o que podia, só para encontrar algum tipo de paz. Entre o cotidiano de jogos, música e seu amor pelo frio, Articos se vê diante de desafios inesperados, mistérios envolvendo sua inteligência e quem sabe até, o início de um romance. A Cup of Secrets é uma história de vida cotidiana repleta de ação, diversão e momentos românticos, onde Articos terá que navegar por uma trama que pode mudar sua vida para sempre.

Felix Blackwood is a ruthless CEO known for his cold precision and unshakable control. But beneath his polished exterior lies a dangerous secret—one that powerful enemies would kill to keep buried. When a mysterious leak threatens to expose a corrupt organization tied to his past, Felix is forced into a deadly game of deception, where every move could be his last. Enter Elena Carter—a journalist with a knack for uncovering hidden truths. When she stumbles upon Felix’s world, she becomes entangled in a web of forbidden attraction, dangerous alliances, and secrets that could destroy them both. As their fates collide, passion ignites, but so do the forces determined to tear them apart. With danger lurking in every shadow, Felix and Elena must decide: trust each other and fight—or become pawns in a game they can’t escape. But some truths are better left buried…

Fu Xiang, an emerging beta actor in the acting industry, believed he had it all—a steadfast best friend, a loving boyfriend, and a devoted fanbase that cherished him. Yet, in a heartbeat, his seemingly perfect life crumbled. Betrayed by those he considered family, Fu Xiang was plunged into a harrowing reality, becoming an unwilling subject of cruel experiments, and ultimately met a harrowing end. Just when he believed it was the end, he was given a new lease on life by a mysterious system. Reborn as Feng Mei Hiu, an omega heir to a multimillion-dollar empire, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating a world filled with dark schemes and hidden conspiracies. Fueled by resentment and a burning desire for revenge, Feng Mei Hiu grapples with the ties of his past as he fights relentlessly for a brighter future. Amidst schemes, betrayals, and hidden truths, Feng Mei Hiu finds his only ally in Han Yichen—an enigmatic figure to whom he is engaged. Han Yichen carries a dark past, and his secrets cling to him like scars on his skin. Will Feng Mei Hiu ever discover love and forge a new future, or will the shadows of his hatred ultimately consume him? ******* "I have been raped, humiliated, betrayed, used, and abused by the people I trusted," Feng Mei Hiu's smile was filled with pain, "the only thing that kept me alive, that made me sane, that kept me from being broken was my anger, my pain, and my faith." Feng Mei Hiu's blue eyes looked tranquil as he spoke. "Faith in myself, that one day I would make them all pay, suffer in more ways than I ever did." He smiled darkly, "I want to put them in hell and watch with a smile as they burn." "Let me stand by you; I can ensure they pay for everything. Just say the word." Han Yichen leaned in closer, their eyes locked with certainty. "You want to support me?" Feng Mei Hiu asked, surprised. "With all I've done, how could you possibly see me as anything but a monster?" "Monster?" Han Yichen embraced him tightly. "You’re not a monster; you’re my guiding star, my hope, my rescue, my angel. You lifted me from the darkness that nearly swallowed me, and now I, too, must return that gift." "I want them dead, Yichen; I want to watch them suffer and burn." "And that's exactly what we shall do, my love; we will burn their empire to the ground." Warning: The main characters grapple with mental illness and deep-seated traumas, leading to unpredictable behaviors that may challenge conventional norms. Understanding their struggles is crucial to fully appreciating their journey. Please kindly support the author with comments, votes, and gifts. Thank you for reading.

The World Is Dead!

In a distant future, Earth is long gone, and humanity’s last survivors have found refuge on the desolate planet of Selora. Genetically engineered and raised to serve, Kael Duskborne arrives in a world where memories are erased, free will is a distant memory, and every movement is dictated by an unyielding, unknown force. His mission: to harvest obsidian from the planet's cursed mines. But Selora is no ordinary world. The land itself seems to pulse with a strange, sinister energy, and its creatures—ancient, primal, and deadly—lurk in the shadows. As he journeys through this harsh world, Kael begins to question everything he’s been told. Why is he here? What is the truth behind the planet’s dark past? Silent whispers haunt the air, and warnings of an ancient, omnipotent force—the Silence—demand his attention. With his very life at stake, Kael must choose whether to accept the unspoken order of his existence or fight against the oppressive force that seeks to control him—and the planet itself. In a world where nothing is as it seems, survival means navigating a web of lies, dark powers, and dangerous allies.

Chaos, Entropy, the power of causality. The energy that makes every universe slowly decline and finally perish. The Destruction of Taoism, the birthplace of all demons and also the seed that creates universes. A secret everyone knows, but very few carry. Chaos and Causality, two forces that rule the universe itself. A simple goblin, imprinted a dagger and spent millennia chasing after it. Millions of lives and millions of adventures. His fate is one of high importance. One that will decide the fate of the multiverse itself. But who decided his fate? A Goblin with a pitch black dagger, travelling from universe to universe, acquiring strength and wisdom, all for the sake of reversing karma. Reversing the Heavens. Going against fate itself. And who would make such grandiose plans? Why, but the weakest of all creatures... A mere goblin... ---------------------------------------- This novel is bound to be big. I'll be going through a lot of lives, with a lot of different ideas. It's basically going to be all your favourite stories, blended into one protagonist. I haven't written the whole thing yet, so I'm open to ideas. If you guys want to see something specific you can always comment. Have a read, and hope you enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Cover found on artstation.com

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

Kali Eufracia Isvara A highly skilled assassin, a student at the prestigious De Lahnnel University, is tasked with a mission of profound personal significance: to avenge her mother's murder. This undertaking, however, proves to be a crucible, forging an unexpected transformation within her. Her relentless pursuit of justice leads her to a young woman whose plight unexpectedly softens the assassin's hardened heart, fracturing the icy resolve born from years of training and fueled by a burning desire for retribution. The path to truth is fraught with peril, complicated not only by the intricate web of deceit surrounding her mother's death but also by the staunch opposition of her beloved, whose allegiances remain a source of both comfort and agonizing uncertainty. The mission, initially a simple equation of vengeance, evolves into a profound exploration of morality, empathy, and the elusive nature of justice itself, forcing the assassin to confront not only her adversaries but also the very essence of her being. Averja Zhykiel Creuio A brilliant and exquisitely elegant young woman, flourishing academically at De Montel University, finds her spirit wounded by the relentless barbs of mockery. Seeking refuge from the cruelties of her peers, she contemplates a transfer to the more prestigious De Lahnnel University, hoping for a fresh start. Yet, fate intervenes in the form of an unexpected and electrifying encounter with another woman. This burgeoning romance ignites a passion that thrills her to her core, promising a future brimming with love and understanding. However, lurking beneath the surface of their idyllic connection is a significant obstacle, a looming problem that threatens to shatter their newfound happiness and test the strength of their bond to its very limits. The question remains: can their love withstand the storm that gathers on the horizon?

Synopsis of "Veil of Secrets" In a sprawling metropolis shrouded in ambition and deception, investigative journalist Alex Hayes is on a relentless quest for truth. When a series of mysterious disappearances begins to plague the city, Alex sees an opportunity to expose the dark underbelly of the elite—people who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Haunted by a personal tragedy linked to one of the missing, Alex is driven not just by a professional duty but by a deep-seated desire for justice. Teaming up with Maya Chen a passionate activist advocating for the victims and Sarah Hayes who is a skilled hacker with a talent for navigating the shadows of the digital world, Alex plunges into the depths of a hidden society where privilege meets peril. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption that extends to the city’s most powerful figures, including Marco Rossi, the charismatic leader of the elite society, whose charm masks a ruthless ambition. As Alex unravels the tangled threads connecting the disappearances, they encounter Ethan Blake, a mysterious informant with a foot in both worlds—the elite and the marginalized. With his insider knowledge and complicated past, Ethan offers crucial information but harbors secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury and every revelation could be a deadly game-changer. As the stakes rise and danger lurks at every turn, Alex’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts them at odds with the very forces they seek to expose. Each chapter unfolds a new layer of betrayal, ambition, and moral ambiguity, leading to a final confrontation that will challenge everything Alex believes about justice, loyalty, and the price of uncovering the truth. "Veil of Secrets" is a gripping tale of resilience and revelation, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their secrets—and the devastating consequences of uncovering them.

In a world where monsters, supernatural entities and interdimensional creatures roam the Earth and danger is always around the corner, who is truly ever safe? Organizations must protect the civilians and face danger head on while on the edge of self-destruction all in secret. With the history of the world unknown to him and his memories lost; this is the story of Kharon Vex. Author Message: This story starts off slowly because there is a lot of common knowledge being explained at the beginning which may make the chapters seem boring and unappealing but I assure you that the story will get a lot better on. I hope you enjoy the read. This story is inspired by other Webnovels such as Lord of the Mysteries and Shadow Slave. It also incorporates aspects of other media to further expand the story.

Arthur was a normal kid who dreamed of being a powerful hero, he would always go to the library to read about heros in fantasy novels, how the hero is always more powerful than everyone and he defeats the Bad guy gets the girl then he and his friends live happily ever after. Arthur gets his chance to be a hero when he opens a mysterious book that teleports him to another world, now he has the power and chance to become a hero but there is one problem, everybody hates him

She's hot as hell, seductive and a one of a kind beauty and she knows it. She wields it as her best weapon. He's Handsome, Rich and everything a woman wants and he knows it but he doesn't care. Meet Katherine Warren and Ian Fergus as the two hard headed and egoistic people gets entangled in a web of love, pain, secrets, revenge and Madness. Will Katherine let go of the Pain and fall in love and Start afresh or will she complete her mission and let the pain consume her And... Will Ian forget his childhood and move forward in life or will that pain he experienced be ever stagnant WARNING!!!!! THIS BOOK CONTAINS GOREY SCENES RATED 18 !!!!!!! BE WARNED

What would you do if a single mistake pulled you into the dangerous world of a powerful mafia boss? When a simple bartender agrees to pose as a billionaire's fiancée, she unknowingly steps into a web of lies, betrayal, and dark secrets. But what happens when the man who saved her is the one who could destroy her?  As she uncovers shocking truths that tie her closer to the mafia than she ever imagined, she must decide: Can she fight her way out, or is she forever bound by blood?  How far would you go to protect your own life and reclaim your past?

A reserved young woman reunites with a childhood friend who has grown into someone both familiar and new. As they share a home, old memories stir, new tensions rise, and unspoken feelings ignite. What sparks will fly between them?

**Empire of Lies** is a dark, twist-laden thriller set in the opulent, cutthroat corridors of Blackwood Academy—a place where power is currency, and every secret hides a knife.  When Sienna Moreau, a brilliant but haunted new student, is thrust into a world of corruption and murder, she quickly learns that nothing is as it seems. As a string of high-profile deaths—Genevieve, Lauren, Lena, Reina, and more—rock the academy, Sienna finds damning evidence that could shatter the elite’s carefully constructed facade. With her very name now on a hit list, the stakes are deadly high. Torn between the protective, enigmatic Damien Sterling and the mysterious Ezra Calloway—whose loyalty remains murky—Sienna’s desperate quest for the truth takes a harrowing turn. As the body count rises, the influential Celeste Davenport manipulates events with a charming smile that conceals ruthless ambition, while the enigmatic Killian Voss lurks in the background—his every move as unpredictable as it is intriguing. Torn between dangerous alliances and haunted by betrayals, Sienna must risk everything to unveil the truth before the academy—and her own life—are consumed by the empire of lies. Caught in a perilous web of betrayal, Sienna must navigate a labyrinth of dangerous alliances and shifting loyalties. As she races to expose the corruption that has claimed innocent lives, the lines between friend and foe blur—and the price of truth becomes immeasurably steep. In a world where secrets are weapons and trust is a fatal luxury, **Empire of Lies** challenges you to question every truth. With its explosive twists, relentless suspense, and a finale that leaves the ultimate villain at large, this electrifying saga sets the stage for an even darker, more unpredictable Season 2. Will Sienna and her allies bring down the empire of deceit, or will the true masterminds continue to rule in the shadows? The revolution has begun—and nothing will ever be the same.

Nithya was shocked when her husband, Naveen was found dead, and she's accused of the crime. As evidence mounts against her, she's left reeling, insisting on her innocence. Enter CBI Officer Arjun , tasked with unraveling the mystery. As he digs deeper, he discovers a labyrinth of secrets and lies surrounding Naveen's life. Arjun's determination to uncover the truth joins force with local police officers As the investigation unfolds, Arjun exposes a surprising culprit and a secret motive that threatens to destroy Nithya's life forever. . . . . . Will he clear her name before it's too late? Join me in the story of Arjun and Nithya which is filled with mystery and suspense

“If it's abnormal for a living being to be with a corpse then can that living being be with a living nightmare?” ~ Being a half cast and an alluring beauty in the whole of Weenfield, Frances Franklin's story of her boyfriend dying because of her spread like wildfire and she had no other option but to leave town for a while. Years later, she returns and makes several friends as well as a new boyfriend. Together, they became a bond of seven friends who secretly believed in night creatures and celebrated Halloween behind closed doors in their own way which was strictly forbidden in Weenfield. One fateful day, as they celebrated their usual Halloween by playing a game, they came across a strange question saying; “I gave up my life for you, Frances. How could you just move on like that?” That question didn't just reopen Frances' past trauma but it also brought her dead boyfriend of many years ago back. However, the most horrifying thing was that her dead boyfriend wasn't the only person to come back to life but other night creatures were brought in as well…

Cassia Varganoth Drakhelm, a young woman with a secretive and mysterious lineage, becomes entangled in a deadly game of power, love, and betrayal. As she uncovers hidden truths about her family’s past and her uncle’s ties to the Black Knights, a covert assassin organization, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Velmora. Alongside Lucius Marcellus, the Crowned Prince, their paths intertwine, forcing them into a dangerous dance of destiny. But the cost of uncovering these empire-shattering secrets might be more than either of them can bear.

Raven just wants to live a peaceful life is world that demands that she die for crime she didn't commit. Her mother was a notorious Assassin but they could never prove it until after she died on a job. Even then, they could only prove that she killed people not that any of her money was illegally obtained so it all went to Raven and her Father hated her for it. He had her mother blood in her veins. So much so that he had her locked away for the rest of her life.... or so he thought. Follow Raven as she embarks on her journey in a world that tries to swallow her whole at every turn and as she learns the truth about her Mother and about herself. There will be child abuse and general mistreatment present so be forwarned. As the story progresses the supernatural will have a part in this novel so if ghouls and ghosts aren't your thing then I recommend you keep schrolling. Also this is a work of FICTION. Any similarities to a person living or dead is completely coincidental.

"The truth does not set you free; it binds you to the consequences of what was never meant to be revealed." Some secrets are buried for a reason. Some shadows never fade. When the past begins to unravel, the lines between trust and betrayal blur. In a world where nothing is as it seems, how far would you go to uncover the truth—knowing it might destroy everything?

In a City of Gears and Shadows, the Price of Truth Is Blood. A man awakens in the body of a teenage boy, his past life a fading whisper—but this new world does not care for what was lost. Evergarde is a city suffocating under soot and secrecy, where masked rulers weave unseen schemes and survival is bought with steel and sacrifice. Yet behind the veil of reality lurks something far worse. A higher dimension of vast, unknowable horror, existing alongside reality yet never truly seen. It is the source of all that is unnatural—a realm where forgotten things slumber, where twisted echoes of existence watch from beyond, and where those who wander too deep are never heard from again. The desperate call it power. The wise call it the abyss. Silas treads a path where trust is a death sentence, power is a slow-acting poison, and the deeper he delves into the city’s mysteries, the closer he comes to something that should have remained buried. The Astral Realm watches. And it does not forget. > Progression in a grimy steampunk dystopia > A power system built on corruption, consequence, and the unknown > A calculating MC who plays the long game—without plot armor > An eerie, hidden world where knowledge is a curse, and whose deep layers conceal twisted beings, lost gods, and slumbering horrors that should never be awakened. In a world where survival is war and ignorance is mercy, how long can he stare into the abyss before it claims him?

After a near-fatal accident, Maya begins experiencing vivid dreams that soon prove to be more than just visions—they are glimpses of the future. At first, she dismisses them as coincidences, but when a tragedy she foresaw comes true, she realizes the terrifying truth: the future cannot be changed. Desperate for answers, Maya tracks down Dr. Elias Varman, a neuroscientist who mysteriously vanished after studying near-death experiences. He reveals a shocking truth—he once had the same visions but chose to abandon them before he saw something he couldn’t escape: a vision of Maya herself. Now, with a cryptic drawing of her own impending fate and a shadowy figure haunting her dreams, Maya must race against time to uncover the meaning of her visions before she is pulled into something far darker than she ever imagined. Because this time, the future isn't just showing her what will happen. Something is watching her. And it's waiting...

When Haruki, one of the most celebrated actors of his time, suddenly dies, he finds himself transported 30 years into the past—into the body of his younger self, just starting his career in the industry. Given a chance to rewrite his mistakes and reshape his destiny, Haruki faces a pivotal choice: follow the old path of fame and emptiness, or rediscover the true essence of acting. But can he escape the shadows of his past and the people unwilling to let him forge a new future? A story about second chances, the pursuit of meaning, and the power of genuine emotions.

“Everything is shrouded by uncertainty; but the Unknown, is something that I fancy.” -Them Every conundrum present in every universe is as scary as Death. It is very much contrary to being aware of the way of life, as it is the Unprecedented itself—it cannot be foretold. Being interested in studying the unknown is scary as it purely is. How about liking it? Or worse, requesting to live in it? Isn't that crazy? “I am just a college student. How did I end up in this kind of situation?” “Haah...The child's idiocy caused this much damage? What's gonna happen to my perfect life?” They are billions of light years away from one another, so how come one day, they met each other? Is it because of Fate? Was it stated in a prophecy? Or because of the Unknown?