Books Like The Dark River

Max Rose, a boy whose life has been shaped by unrelenting hardship, has found himself at the heart of endless wars. Bearing the title "Child of the Abyss," he fights for humanity against every nightmarish creature that threatens it. But with each victory, the darkness within him grows, a malevolent force that seeks to consume his mind and soul. His battle against the external horrors is matched only by the internal war he wages against the abyss that threatens to swallow him whole. How long can he continue this fight? How much longer can he hold on before the darkness claims him completely?

{Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Harem, Dark Themes, and Ruthless Protagonist} Betrayed by those closest to him, Voldrak—the most formidable Outer Immortal—has fallen from grace, cast down to the desolate Base Realm. Now stripped of his power, freedom, and wealth, he awakens as a slave in a harsh world where only the strong survive. Reduced to a shadow of his former self, he is left with two remnants of his past: a faint trace of dark energy and a cursed Dual-Cultivation System he despises. Faced with a grim fate, Voldrak is forced to wield the forbidden power he loathes. Staring at the first notification from the system and the woman at his feet, he makes a chilling decision. “I will use you,” he growls, expecting resistance. But the woman, driven by her own desire for power, meets his gaze with equal resolve. “Then use me,” she whispers, eager for any chance to seek her own revenge. With vengeance as his guide, Voldrak begins a dark, perilous journey to reclaim his place in the Immortal Realm. …until one of his wives falls in a brutal battle, and Voldrak realizes the bitter truth: the cursed system wasn’t aiding him—but simply waiting to take control of his body. Enraged, he sacrifices his closest allies, shattering the chains of the cursed system. In doing so, he uncovers the truth of his erased memories and his hidden identity: the Supreme Ruler of the Superior Immortals, betrayed and cast aside in a cruel conspiracy. Reborn in blood and fury, Voldrak makes a pact with a demonic entity, sacrificing his mortal body for a chance at true rebirth. With his soul blackened beyond repair, he sets out on a new path, one paved in blood, vengeance, and unrelenting conquest. [Minion Subjugation System Activated] [Stella—Sixth Rank Soldier Defeated. Choose Action: Absorb Her Power, Convert Her to a Minion, or Add Her to Your Harem.] With each victory, his power grows, as he conquers new and brazen enemies. The three Superior Immortals, fearing his resurgence, scramble to halt his ascent.

[R-18 Mature Element Warning!] In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Shivam finds himself grappling with the challenges of existence, yearning for a chance to rise above the ordinary and carve out a place for himself in society. With employment opportunities elusive and his appearance falling short of societal standards, Shivam faces an uphill battle to gain respect and recognition. But when a tantalizing opportunity presents itself in the form of an advertisement post that involves opening the Dark Web to access Add Jobs, Shivam's curiosity is piqued. Desperate for a chance to prove himself and escape the shadows of mediocrity, he takes a leap of faith into the unknown depths of the digital underworld. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Shivam takes the plunge into the mysterious world of the Dark Web. What he finds there is beyond anything he could have imagined— a realm shrouded in secrecy, teeming with mysteries and supernatural experiences that defy explanation. Shivam also gains many otherworldly benefits from the Dark Web's boxes, including unnatural powers and gadgets. However, these powers were not without their dark side. Follow Shivam's journey through the twisted labyrinth of the Dark Web, where the line between reality and illusion blurs and secrets lurking in the shadows threaten to consume him whole.

In the land of Orsus, where the strong protect the weak under the light of The Essence, peace and prosperity seem assured. But beneath the surface, darkness stirs. Orsus is haunted by the memory of Enyos, the mightiest protector who fell in a brutal battle against the mysterious "Witnesses," beings from a shattered world ravaged by the Bright Dark. The Essence grants rings of power to the chosen few, but even these gifts may not be enough to defend against the coming storm. A chilling prophecy foretells the arrival of a Prophet born of two opposing forces, destined to either destroy Orsus or reshape it entirely. In this tale of power, prophecy, and peril, the line between light and dark blurs, and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. The Legend of Atenyos begins—a journey that will challenge the very foundations of Orsus and its people. Upload schedule: Novel will be a updated with two chapters weekly , one on Sunday and another on Thursday

"I was called evil just because I killed a few Gods—Is that right?!! "My actions were justified. Who wants to worship beings who are nothing but power-hungry tyrants?" "So, I slayed them." *Haha!* After a battle that shook the Earth beyond anything recorded in history, the most feared entity—a rogue god—was finally vanquished: the God of Darkness. With his defeat, demi-gods and gods finally found peace, relieved of the threat he once posed. But peace came at a cost. As punishment by the supreme gods, Azrael, the rogue god, was transmigrated into a human body. Stripped of his divine powers, he now had to start from scratch, trapped in a mortal shell that could not sustain the will and power of a god. Just when all seemed lost, a new hope arose. [Ding!!] [New body sustainable unlocked: Reptilian skin] [20% of power gained] [Mission: eradicate all living things in a 20 mile radius] "I am coming for you all!!" **** [Note: Please don't forget to add to your library, and support thank you] Also, not a harem.

List of Books I will be reading on Qidian.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit.

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)

Weekly Love Tales - Arranged Marriage Contest - Appreciate your support :) In a world ruled by fate and ancient magic, Princess Seraphina's path was never hers to choose. Promised to a man known only as the Shadow Lord—a figure spoken of in whispers and feared by all—she must fulfill a marriage vow bound by powers beyond her understanding. Within the Shadow Lord’s mysterious realm, Seraphina discovers secrets that challenge everything she has ever known. But as darkness and light collide, she must face a choice: embrace the unknown or be lost to it. Will Seraphina's heart unlock the truth behind the shadows, or will she become part of them? Enter a realm where shadows conceal, vows bind, and only love can reveal what lies hidden in the dark. [ Please Support with Golden Tickets, Gifts and Power stones!! ]

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

If the world had ended with powerful undeads around every corner, what would you do? Would hide from the world and slowly die or would you fight for your life and happiness If you were given the power to fight for your survival at the risk of your own humanity, what would you do? Would you fear that power or would you grasp it with both hands and fight until your last breath. [Author here! If you are enjoying this book then feel free to vote for it using power stones! This will allow me to post more chapters a day. Starting today I will post one bonus chapter a day for every ten power stone. Please Enjoy.]

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

Tao Xian, in his previous life, had been tricked by an intermediary into being “sold” as a laborer to the most powerful place on Blue Star, Duck Sea Duck State. Unfortunately, he ran into a train accident with a hazardous chemical leak. While treasure hunting and thinking, “The air sure smells sweet today,” a suffocating feeling hit him, and everything went black. When he woke up to the obnoxious sound of chanting, he realized he’d transmigrated into another world. From the irritating chanting, he pieced together that he seemed to have taken over the body of someone pretty important. To top it off, a beautiful “fallen” princess was keeping him company, and invitations from gods started pouring in. Heck, even a foreign “goddess” was asking him to create life together… “Wait a second, is that rustling sound really my heartbeat? This body’s an ancient relic—it can’t handle that kind of ‘excitement’!” After a silent scream in his mind, the “Fake Legend” Wen Xian embarked on his otherworldly journey…

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom, upon suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—one where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold while using the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar world, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces, if it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter

A young woman is transported back to the year 614 where she meets Samo, a calm and handsome knight pretending to be a merchant in order to defeat his kings' enemies.

A Journey of Discovery and Transformation

the journey of a teen who struggles to find her roots

A remake of my history My second life as the successor to the Duke of Thorny Flowers. At 37, a man disillusioned with modern life and disappointed by his family finds himself trapped in an empty routine. His work in biotechnology, once promising a bright future, is cut short by an explosion caused by corporate intrigues, leading to his death. However, instead of an ending, he awakens in a fantasy world, where he rediscovers the meaning of connection and love. In this new realm, he forms deep and meaningful bonds, reflecting on what he has lost and the importance of preserving family ties. Through his journey, he learns that the essence of life lies in the relationships we choose to forge, even in the beyond. *Correction of all grammatical and writing errors since I feel that now I have a more complete idea of ​​the world I want to create. WITH MY ORIGINAL IDEAS

Raven is trapped in a mysterious facility, accused of killing her parents. With fragmented memories and a blurred past, Raven navigates the facility's sinister forces, seeking answers and protection for herself and her younger sister, Hannah.

If people give up the past, they lose themselves; if they give up the future, they go out of time. The novel tells the story of a child (Jia Xinliu) who was abducted several times and picked up by a villager (Jia Yiren) suffering from polio, thus witnessing the rise and fall of a village. The protagonist escaped the human traffickers at the train station, wandered around for several months, was picked up by Jia Yiren and given the name Jia Xinliu. During the five years of living in Jiajia Village, Xinliu witnessed the village flourishing due to the newly built chemical factory and then declining due to the lack of water pollution. Under the packaging of lies, it became absurd and eventually died inevitably. Meanwhile, thoughts about the living conditions of vulnerable groups such as kidnapped children (Jia Xinliu), trafficked women (crazy women), disabled people (Jia Yiren), Alzheimer's patients (Jia Youfu), students who want to change their fate by reading (Jia Xinyuan), and migrant workers (Jia Guangtou) are interspersed. In addition, the story explores themes of language, reality, time, death, suffering, love and nature, attempting to show the interdependence of vulnerable groups in extreme environments and the brilliance of human nature in suffering.

In the Kingdom of Cavalon, ruled by lycanthropes empowered by the moon, King Valen Nightshade faces the threat of war with the human-ruled Sora Dynasty, suspected of wielding destructive magic. Despite advisers urging caution, Valen’s pride drives him to prepare for battle, dismissing negotiation as weakness. As conflict erupts, Valen is forced into decisions that prioritize Cavalon's survival, unknowingly setting himself on a path to becoming a feared tyrant. In the coming darkness, foretold by an eclipse, both Cavalon and Valen undergo a haunting transformation, as his once-noble heart succumbs to shadow.

In a dark world ravaged by violence and cruelty, society as we know it has disappeared, giving way to merciless chaos. Primitive rules now dictate survival. At the heart of this disaster, a group of survivors try to find meaning in their existence, seeking hope amid the massacres. Their quest leads them to the discovery of an ancient prophecy that offers little hope of restoration. Between betrayals, fragile alliances and fierce battles, these broken souls fight for a future in a world where darkness seems to have taken total control. Guided by Merphis, the courageous leader of this small group of survivors, they navigate this chaotic and dark world with determination. Armed with their resilience and ingenuity, they fight against the evil forces around them, seeking temporary refuge and scarce resources to survive. Merphis, with her wisdom and leadership, inspires the group to resist in the face of the darkness that threatens to engulf them completely. Every day is a challenge, but they continue to move forward, finding fragile hope amidst the chaos, refusing to be overcome by darkness.

in a world were there is very little light comes legend in the form of a warning adout the ones picked by the god of darkness. these pure yet tanted ones appear only when the world is in most need. enter Airson a pure yet tainted one. what chanelges will he face? what epic world destroying disaster will he have to face? will he be lifted up or cast aside?

One step to cross thousand miles, thousand steps to reach the sky. " Who are you ?" He asked the darkness. " I am your shadow." The darkness answered. " No you aren't my shadow at all. " He denied adamantly. The darkness was silent. He looked at his own pitch black figure, engulfed by terrifying darkness, asking again. " Who am i? " " You'll know when you have enough strength." Deep black eyes with absolute calmness in face, heading toward the peak where he will find the answers for himself.

"My name is Vincent, I'm done with life and I'd rather take mine right now" that's how I felt but unfortunately, Heaven has other plans for me.I went from jumping off a building to end it all to being dragged into an unholy war and yes even as Angels are amongst them, there's nothing Holy about this. A battle between Angels and Demons, I know, Crazy right? Apparently once every 500 years there's a tournament between them, you may be wondering, what do I have to do with that? Well, Humans like me, are unfortunately dragged into this as vessels for this said battle, but this particular battle has me, literally, the stakes for this generation is very high compared to the usual, Lucky me I guess. As if that wasn't bad enough, I was chosen by the angel of death, and don't get your hopes up, it's not the cute Azreal, I got stuck with Abbabon the darkest Angel ever to exist. Now the fate of the world literally rests upon the hands of a suicidal human and 99 other Strangers. [DISCLAIMER:Chapters are rated 18: contain strong language, gore and violence]