From The Depths Of Darkness

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

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.

How deep do the stars go? How far can one reach? Dreams only carry you so far, so then how can Euri get to the distant planet of Empyrean? Join her on the long journey to discover another star, another world, another destiny, and herself.

My hands clenched tightly to the hem of my dress, palms filled with sweat and heart racing as my feet subconsciously took a step back from the man before me. Before I knew it, my back hit the rough, hard wall. Realizing that I had nowhere to run, I voiced my fear, my voice trembling, “Who—who are you? What do you want from me?” “Me?” He paused, then continued. “Lucifer,” his voice echoed through the dark woods, a smirk forming on his lips. I gulped, aware of the mess I had gotten myself into. How dare I have slept with my kind's mortal enemy? A storm of emotions flooded through me: fear and hatred all at once. I could visibly see life flashing before me before I passed out. *** Nyx Evernight never had a perfect life. Even though she was a member of a loyal witch family, she was still abused and criticized by her family members because of her inability to learn magic. On the night of her two-hundredth birthday, her life took a drastic turn when she was drugged and ended up having a one-night stand with the witches' mortal enemy, Lucifer. Yes! The devil himself, the king of hell, deception, and all dark creatures.

What happens when a history teacher dies and becomes a prince in another world? Of course, he becomes the greatest emperor! He will use all of his family's resources for his own benefit, conquer the world, and... beautiful women! Ahem. This is a novel full of intrigue where he will get what he wants, build his own empire, and finally protect his loved ones. He is a great leader to those he cares about, but a ruthless tyrant to his enemies. In this world of magic and mystery, he will not stop until he reaches the top. But what will he have to sacrifice for victory? ____ Author's note: No NTR but there may be some separations or temporary separations Sexual content starts after chapter 51. The story may start off very bright and cheerful, but at some point, it will occasionally have a darker theme. Sexuality is not at the forefront

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

The clock struck midnight when Ruelle heard the echo of footsteps. She tensed, the fine hairs on the back of her neck standing on end in the cool night air. "You shouldn't be here," Ruelle whispered, her voice a breathless murmur. The silhouette finally came to stand under the moonlight, his dark red eyes watching her and his inky black hair ruffling. "Shouldn't I?" His voice was a dark caress, and she stood there captivated by the danger he exuded like perfume. "I haven’t seen you for the last two days," his tone low. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against the silk of her nightgown, tracing the trembling outline of her collarbone. "Tell me, were you avoiding me, or perhaps... entertaining other offers?" Ruelle’s heart raced, her breaths shallow. She declared, "I don't belong to anyone.” "A bold claim," he murmured, his breath a tantalising chill against her skin as he leaned in. "Yet here you are, pulse racing, your body tensed as if in anticipation of my touch." His fingers gripped her chin, tilting her face towards his. The moonlight caught his eyes, revealing a glint of predatory intent. "Or must I remind you whose touch you truly crave?"

After enduring a life filled with countless injustices at the hands of a merciless system, Alastor finally breaks free. But just as he begins to plot his long-awaited revenge, he finds himself thrust into a world far more perilous than he imagined—a realm shrouded in darkness, plagued by monstrous demons, where the only sanctuary lies within the hallowed walls of the Temple of Light. Alastor, sceptical to his core, scoffs at the notion of gods and blessings. Yet, without true faith, he knows survival in this treacherous land is impossible. His only solution? Brainwash himself into unwavering devotion. But Alastor’s mind proves more treacherous than any demon. The war between his rational side and his fanatically devoted persona spirals out of control, creating an inner battle as fierce as the external one. Irrational Alastor: “The God of Light is my guiding star and my life. I’ll protect his honour at any cost!” Rational Alastor: “Are you insane? The God of Light is a scumbag. Snap out of it!” Irrational Alastor: “Silence! He is pure and perfect and I won’t hear otherwise!” Rational Alastor: “Uagh! I want to kill myself.” In a world where enemies lurk both outside and within, can Alastor reclaim control of his own mind before he’s consumed by the divine madness he’s created? Or will his greatest enemy truly be himself? Alastor: You! God of light bastard, get your hands off me or else!

Born of blood and yet so disgusted by the sight of it, that was Sephtis, the greatest necromancer the heavens would ever know and also it's greatest nightmare to come. Sephtis, a being who was most surely not human but neither was he a demon nor a beast, hating the sight of blood yet there exists no greater master in the art of slaughter than he. His ever growing army razing down cities, countries, continents, entire worlds and eventually perhaps everything else. He was the definition of a nightmare, his name alone scaring even shadows away and his presence leaving nothing but destruction everywhere it touches. And to the world's greatest surprise something incredible had happened, the unstoppable force had vanished from the surface of the world one day with no explanation nor answer as to his whereabouts. The world finally knew peace, the gods were praised for an entire month straight for answering their prayers, losing themselves in wine, music, food and carnal desire, this was heaven. But as always peace is never a long-lived thing, Darkness is never really truly gone, only just temporarily withheld and the greatest nightmare in history would be returning once more, this time so much greater than ever before and making sure that he completes his mission without fail.

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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?

Plagued by the same dream every night Hazel refused to fall asleep but just like always her eyelids grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep. She somewhat found herself in the same dream again but this time around the interior of the room looked more lavished than her room. She held her breath when she heard footsteps but the sound faded right after door. She clenched her dress out of anxiousness as she awaited the man who has been visiting her in her dreams. A cold wind passed in the room as it snuffed out the only source of light and a shiver ran down her spine . She was determined to know who this man actually was and so held her ground even though she was scared . She felt a hand grab her waist and she tilted her head to look at his face . As if on cue lightning striked revealing an impeccably handsome face which she had never met before , what caught her eyes the most were his red eyes ' a vampire !' she thought frozen. Never had she ever imagined the person to be a vampire. She tried pulling herself out of his embrace but his grip prevented her . "You're mine" he whispered and she felt goosebumps on her skin before she could comprehend what was happening he dipped his head in her neck , marking her as his forever. Hazel was the youngest daughter of the renowned duke Donovan Wiltchiz, she was not only overshadowed by her elder sister but was barely noticeable in society because her parents would let her sister have all the attention. Due to this she recoiled into the shadows of her sister and fell in love with the gardener's son almost forgetting about the outside world until the night of hallow when the lord of the land , the lord of darkness Sylvester Reigns claims her as his when they haven't even met before

All Bella ever desired was love, but her eyes only saw bone-chilling coldness until the day she was dragged into the depths of hell. Why? Because she wasn't the heroine of that so-called 'fairy tale'. Her fate was even crueler than she could imagine, described in a few lines written in an old book. A book that was written by some higher beings for their own entertainment, but they tossed it aside after just one cycle, not caring about the crumbling world within. After repeatedly reading the lines that depicted her death, Bella finally realized her bitter reality. Perhaps, if she went back death was the only ending... but instead of sorrow, a crazy glint shone in her emotionless eyes. After all, she had already died many times in the hellish place she entered a long, long time ago. "It's not a big deal to die once more, right?" In the midst of the pitch-black darkness seeping through the cracks in the sky, a beautiful silhouette swimming in a pool of water looked at her with knitted brows, showing dissatisfaction at her comment. He extended his hand and pinched her nose with a sigh. "Why do you always think of the worst?" A faint blush appeared on his cheeks when her previously emotionless eyes turned into crescents, peering at him playfully. "You-!" Alas, before he could finish his sentence, a warm hand grabbed his wrist and yanked him out of the water into a tight embrace. A deep exhale brushed against his pale skin as Bella nuzzled her nose against the crook of his neck with a satisfied expression. "If you give me a kiss, I won't say it anymore." A giggle escaped her lips when the man in her arms froze, his exposed neck turning a brilliant shade of crimson. 'How cute.' ------------- ------------- This story revolves around lots of characters as they discover their cruel reality. There are many supernatural beings and magical realms. The MC character will have a little twisted personality... Ahem, I mean she starts off as a villainess and remains one. *Whistles... Anyway, thanks to the MC's interference, the old abandoned story will regain popularity among the higher existences, kekeke. Together with the ML, Bella will search for a new path that leads them to find their beautiful reality. As for the other characters... Well, it's up to them to crawl their way out-! Thank you. ------------- ------------- Tags; #transmigration #regression #villainess #Iskei #merman #King/Queen world #Hell's journey #Hell's Queen #Not so lovely demons #Cute ml #handsome ml #Innocent ml (hehe, fl will taint him anyway) #Non-Human ml # #superpowers #Cruel fl #playful fl #magic #OP fl #Crazy fl #Dragon's descendent #romance #revenge #bored fl #The hell's spire #Death zone #The Authorities #System #Strength #Adventure... etc. ------------- ------------- (Even though the chances of me getting popular in this genre are very thin. Still, no one can stop me from daydreaming, hehe.) ------------- ------------- Note: The cover is not mine as I am too poor. All credits go to the owner. If he/she wants me to remove it, just ring me up in the comment section.

In the mysterious kingdom of "Tsukai," shadows mix with secrets, and a dangerous game called "The Emperor's Shadow" is played. This game is not like any other competition; it is a risky challenge that takes place in dark, complex halls. Competitors must find their way through these halls, using every skill they have, to reach the hidden depths of the imperial secrets that lie within the shadows.

Descended from the legendary "Thunder God," the Raiden family has reigned as one of the world's most powerful clans for centuries. But unexpected happened when 2000 years later the expected heir of the raiden family Kael Raiden ( 12 years old) , their eldest son, who inexplicably lacks the family's signature thunder powers. Shunned and ridiculed by his own kin, Kael is forced to endure a life of scorn and isolation. One day he decides to leave his family and embark on a solitary journey of intense training to became the strongest being. Will he survive this chaotic world or Destroy everything that stand against him . "I will destroy everything that stands against me," Kael declares, his eyes fixed on the sky, a chilling proclamation that marks the end of the kind-hearted boy he once was.

The son of the God of Darkness is known for his bad temper among the gods. The father, the God of Darkness, does not like that his son behaves too freely, which casts a shadow on his reputation." The God of Darkness decides to send his son to a world that he and the other gods rule without telling the other gods. It is difficult to predict what the son of the God of Darkness will do. How would he decide to show his father that he was in charge and that he was just a jerk?

In the world of Hemera, a land ruled by powerful kingdoms, the scars of war and the weight of tradition shaped every life. Liya, a young woman who bore the invisible chains of her past, had spent most of her life in the shadows of Pentor, a kingdom ruled by terror. As an orphan and a slave, her early years were filled with hardship and pain, until one fateful night when she escaped to the free kingdom of Pallak. There, she found refuge in an orphanage, and for a time, she knew the taste of freedom. By the time Liya turned nineteen, the fire within her had grown into a blazing resolve. She left the orphanage and traveled to Bamalak, the land of the free, where she sought to join the RaHem, Hemera's elite guardians. Although the training was grueling, it was the only path for those who wished to protect the Free Kingdoms and fight against the injustices that plagued Hemera. In the world where shadows of the past and the light of the future collided, Liya's journey had only just begun. She would face many more trials before her destiny as a guardian of the realm was fulfilled. But one thing was certain-she would not face them alone.

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.

Marked by a curse from birth, Veron has known only chains and shadows, his dreams of freedom smothered by fate. When he seizes his one chance to escape into the forbidden Cursed Forest of Winter, he encounters an ancient, enigmatic creature who offers him an impossible choice: return to the life he fled or venture into a realm of untold power and danger. But within this otherworldly domain, nothing is as it seems, and every step pulls Veron deeper into a mystery that could grant him strength—or devour his very soul.

While she was on about trip with her family, Ariel fell into the ocean and drowned, but then woke up as a baby in the city of Atlantis. In her new life, she was given the name Aqua.

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.

Once Mankind ruled the world. And living within the fringe of society, hidden but existing among us were the inhabitants of myths, fables, and legends. Then came the Crimson Plague, followed by the mass hysteria changes, and then the War. The War of Race broke out among the nine factions of the Etherborn society, led by the Vampires and the Children of the Light. Six millennia later, after the Long War, the nuclear holocaust, and the darkening of the sky, a new civilization prospered. The Children of the Light are gone, mankind has fallen from the top, and the Vampire race leads the new civilization. And among the Vampires are the seven Noble House that rule the Major nations. Follow the journey of Lilith Kain, Ariella Ashtarmel, Elijah Ashtarmel, and Eduardo Gomez as they strive to survive in a world that preys on the weak. … I will be posting this story on Royal Road.com. Discord: https://discord.com/channels/436731682268381186/436731682268381189

A peaceful village is blessed with the mysterious arrival of a child, Dinis. He grows quickly and matures, becoming a symbol of hope for everyone around him. But a terrible tragedy strikes the village, leaving everyone dead and Dinis completely alone in the world. When he discovers his destiny as a Sentinel, he realizes that all he has left is his strong will and thirst for revenge, trying to free his mind and heart, which are slowly sinking into darkness. Along his journey, Dinis meets Irina and Lina, two beautiful and mysterious women who will join him and help him in any way they can. However, one of them has a past that is full of secrets... How will their bond grow amid so many battles and conflicts? In the extra chapter, you can see what the characters look like—don’t forget to check it out! Please comment and share to support the story. I hope you enjoy this great journey! Additional Tags: Fantasy - Adventure - Action - Romance - Blood and Glory - Evolution - No Mercy

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.