Carnival Of Souls

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Humans are clever in tens of thousands of ways, Gu are the true refined essences of Heaven and Earth. The Three Temples are unrighteous, the demon is reborn. Former days are but an old dream, an identical name is made anew. A story of a time traveler who keeps on being reborn. A unique world that grows, cultivates, and uses Gu. The Spring and Autumn Cicada, the Venomous Moonlight Gu, the Wine Insect, All-Encompassing Golden Light Insect, Slender Black Hair Gu, Gu of Hope… And a great demon of the world that does exactly as his heart pleases!

Part 1 - Complete In a modern supernatural world, a 17-year-old Lexandria Langton, yearns to break free. A coven is meant to be family, but instead of celebrating her extraordinary abilities, why has her scared leader locked them away? Scared of judgement, she keeps this burden to herself from her close friends, but as the years pass and broken promises accumulate, her hope of complete freedom dwindles. Everything changes when she meets Leo, a new witch in the neighbourhood. They are drawn together by an undeniable connection of familiarity. With new determination and the help of Leo, can Lexi break free from the barriers of fear and forge a new path? Secrets kept her safe from fate, but history repeats itself. Part 2 - Complete As more memories from their previous lifetimes surface, Lexi and Leo must confront the haunting echoes of their history. Together, they delve into the mysteries of their shared past, seeking to unravel the reasons for the cycle of death they are trapped in. With each revelation, the threads of fate become entwined, leaving them to wonder if this lifetime will differ from the ones before. Stress and frustration mount. Will their love conquer the trials of reincarnation, or will they be forever trapped in a cycle of destiny? Join them on a thrilling adventure where magic, romance, and the heart's resilience collide as they endeavour to rewrite their love story. Will history repeat itself? Part 3 - Serialising Lexi’s lonely journey has just begun, and Leo cannot stop the dreams that plague him. Even in death, forces seek to keep them apart, threatening to extinguish the flame of their love once again. As Lexi face’s the horror of each death, she must confront the past once concealed by shadows. As Lexi faces the adversary alone, will she find the strength to break free from the shackles that bind them? Is no hope for this lifetime? Will they meet in another life? Join us in a world where magic and love combine. The finale has come.

A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. [Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- Hello there, this book came after reading many of the others on here. I found that there were many things I wished they explored or genres that had more entries in them. So instead of waiting for them to be made, I decided to do it myself and free my trapped creativity. I hope you enjoy it. This is currently being written in the free time I have beside a job with a tricky schedule. I am trying to keep to a schedule of doing 4 - 5 chapters a week at minimum but will do more if i can. To make up for it I will try making the chapters between 1200 - 1400 words on average, to give you a little more to read, again sometimes even more. I hope one day I will be able to work on this more and deliver more chapters and future novels. Warnings for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed. You have been warned.

The Thread of Two Souls In the kingdom of Uttara, duty is law, and love is a luxury few can afford. Abhimanya, the crown prince, is used to navigating power, politics, and the heavy weight of expectation. But when an unexpected marriage binds him to Adithya—an enigmatic stranger with sharp wit and secrets of his own—Abhimanya’s world begins to unravel. Adithya’s quiet strength and unreadable gaze are more than they appear, pulling Abhimanya into a web of mysteries that stretch beyond the walls of the palace. As court politics turn treacherous and unseen enemies draw closer, Abhimanya finds himself torn between the kingdom he must protect and the growing connection he cannot deny. Two souls, tethered by fate, walk the thin line between trust and suspicion. In a world where nothing is as it seems, will their bond be their salvation... or their downfall? A slow-burning tale of love, intrigue, and secrets waiting to be unraveled—where every glance, every word, and every silence matters.

In a world teetering on the brink of war, two young men—Hamza, a determined yet unassuming adventurer, and Prince Salvini, heir to the throne—find their fates intertwined through an ancient magic that transcends time and space. When Hamza is thrust into the body of Prince Salvini, he experiences the warmth of a mother's love for the first time, awakening deep emotions that challenge his understanding of identity and belonging. As Hamza navigates the complexities of royal life, he uncovers a dark conspiracy lurking beneath the surface of the kingdom. The ambitious Kurama, prince Salvini's brother, seeks to exploit the tensions between nations for his gain, and the looming threat of a malevolent force known as the Develious threatens to obliterate everything Hamza has come to cherish. Caught in a web of political intrigue, familial bonds, and personal growth, Hamza must confront his own past while uncovering the truth about his new reality. With the help of allies like Lady Elysia, the Chief of Foreign Affairs, and the wise Queen Marrissa, he embarks on a perilous journey to mend broken alliances and avert catastrophe. In a tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love, The Souls of Lost Brothers explores the delicate balance between duty and desire, the bonds of brotherhood, and the struggle to define one’s true self in a world rife with deception and darkness.

James has only ever known how to live his life based on the rules every soldier in the Magical Peace Treaty Force was supposed to live by. Now nighteen, James thought he had achieved everything to live a peaceful life ahead....he had a girlfriend, he had just returned from a mission that gave him an instant promotion in the ranks and was living his best life until one day during petrol duty, he comes across an unconscious boy at the entrance of the dark forest. And that boy was about to change everything.

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From fleeing for your safety and enrolling in a school filled with psychopaths… to being claimed by a deranged alpha prince? Yeah, you’re better off dead. • . • Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!

After a decade of love and devotion, Beatrice's world shattered when her husband, Shawn, perished in a tragic accident. The agony was compounded by the cruel fate that denied her even a glimpse of his remains. Her mother-in-law's venomous words—labeling her "bad luck"—proved the final blow, forcing Beatrice to retreat to her parents' home. Pregnant, widowed and heartbroken, Beatrice struggled to rebuild her life. However, fate had other plans. Enter Ethan, a brooding ex-convict driven by a thirst for vengeance and a quest for greatness. Love and family ties meant nothing to him—until he became Beatrice's neighbor. As their paths continued to cross, Beatrice and Ethan engaged in a series of intense, verbal sparring matches. Yet, beneath their animosity, a spark of intrigue flickered to life. What was it about the wounded, pregnant widow that captivated Ethan's attention? And what drew Beatrice to the enigmatic, troubled stranger, compelling her to help him find redemption? As the tension between them builds, Beatrice and Ethan must confront their own demons and the darkness that has haunted them for so long. Will they find a way to heal, to forgive, and to love again? Or will the trouble of their pasts and the lies that bind them tear them apart forever?

He died being a person that didn’t enjoy life and could only hope for a second chance at life. Then he encountered a God - one that was a God amongst gods. God offered him a deal; Another life in exchange for doing a task God gave him. He accepted and obtained blessings of God that will be used to fulfil the task. [Rune Gift “Judge Of Lost Souls” has been acquired.] [You have control over the souls you’ve deemed Lost.] Now, he was at the center of plans made by an Ancient God and was forced to encounter troublesome situations. But instead of giving in, he used these God’s plans to his own advantage, raised his prowess and aimed for the top of an arcane world. With the arrival of one person, change spread throughout the world… But not everyone could handle that much change. “God, tell me, do you regret choosing me?” ~~~ Not a kid mc.

Adelaide Oris thought marriage was a sacred bond, a promise of love and protection. Instead, her home became a battleground, where her husband’s fists spoke louder than his vows, and her consent was a casualty of his desires. Behind the closed doors of their union, she endured unspeakable horrors, bound by societal expectations and her own shattered self-worth. But when the bruises on her body begin to mirror the scars on her soul, Adelaide realizes she must reclaim her voice before the silence consumes her entirely. "Inviolable Bonds, Violated Souls" is a harrowing tale of resilience and the fight for dignity in a world that often turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed behind the guise of love. Will Adelaide find the courage to break free, or will the shackles of her past forever bind her to the darkness? This is a story that will break your heart, ignite your anger, and inspire your strength.

This is a story about a guy named Lucas. He is twenty three years of age. He lives in a messy apartment that he hardly cleans. His mother died 3 years ago off illness and he never knew he's father he works at a pet shop and he does spare jobs on his iff days to keep up with his rent. Lucas never bothers to hang out with friends and always wants to be alone. One night Lucas came from work, exhausted he opened up a beer sat on his sofa and ate some pizza. Right after that he went to bed, and soon he was fast asleep. Not knowing that his whole life about to change.

Amon's father left him at the church orphanage the day he was born because he thought he was worthless. So, without family, how will Amon survive in this world? and what path is he going to pursue?

They were never of this world; they are the scattered sheep and have lost their flock. But the good shepherd has found his sheep. Hated by the world, they were ultimately chosen to protect it a burden they must carry till the very end. When a few individuals select the world of miracles and grace, they are granted power by Christ himself. Follow their journey to fight the forces of the fallen ones, the Nephilims, and witches who only wants caused chaos in the world, and the fall of humanity

After being brutally slain by a vampire during an apocalyptic cataclysm, Nux Steel finds himself reincarnated into the body of a deceased boy in a realm where magical abilities reign supreme. This new world is inhabited by individuals possessing Soul Books, ancient tomes that unlock Beast Souls, granting mastery over reality. With abilities ranging from terraforming landscapes to ripping apart space and time, these magical adepts wield unimaginable power. Nux soon discovers his host body holds the dormant soul of the legendary Beast God, a being of untold might. As Nux awakens the Beast God's soul, he unlocks the secrets of this mystical realm and forges an unyielding determination to conquer this world. Will Nux's unrelenting ambition and newfound powers be enough to reshape destiny, or will the weight of his past life's tragedies define his future?

In a multiverse plagued by decay, where power is currency and morality is a luxury few can afford, a cunning soul merchant carves his path to ultimate ascension. With the ability to harvest and trade souls, he crafts contracts that grant others their deepest desires—at a cost that only he understands. Driven by an unrelenting ambition to become an Eidolon, a supreme being who can rewrite the laws of existence, he traverses dying worlds, manipulating heroes, rulers, and even gods. Yet, when he encounters a soul so pure it defies the corruption of the multiverse, doubt begins to creep into his otherwise impenetrable resolve. Is this purity a sign of his own humanity lingering beneath his ruthless exterior, or merely another obstacle in his quest for power? In a tale of deception, ambition, and the ultimate cost of dominance, watch as he navigates treacherous rivalries, deadly bargains, and the looming question: What price is too great to pay for absolute power?

After an eventful night, Alyssa Williams finds herself forced to live in a world where everything that seemed to be a myth turned out to be reality. A world where she clearly doesn't belong. However, she has a goal and plan to achieve it. Alyssa will then have to try to learn about this world without raising any suspicions to survive in this hostile place while trying to get close to a certain young man.

A thousand souls sacrificed to give life to one being!... Sounds nice and intriguing. But, in a world where people's ideals are all about money, fame, power and everything about themselves... Forget about 1000, finding even one soul who's willing to give up their life for another is a rare find. ... If there's one, then this world doesn't deserve such a soul. That soul deserves the highest place in heaven, A God! . 700 years ago... When world fell into the clutches of untamed beasts, great worshippers of mortal realm looked up to the heaven to call for help. That's when an Immortal God descended to Mortal realm. 900 years later, A prophecy spreaded: On the 900th year of descending to mortal realm, everything the Immortal God worked hard to build would crumble to dust!!!

The world of Raenbax has now 'come to an end' and there's no hope for it's return. The world has divided into seven different contingents with their own leading empires, trying to salvage what they can of a dystopian planet. Yet, reason of Raenbax's fall is of one man, Yanna, the Devilman Rasapien. Two semi-cooperative races, the Rasapiens and the Angasme, are now adversaries in the race to conquer the small remains of their planet. Yuliya, a descendant of the Angasme, falls in love with the last blood related daughter of Yanna as she goes on a quest given to her by her grandmother. Her duty is to save the souls of Angasme from the descendants of Yanna and their unruly power. Love, unfortunately, gets in the way.

Humans have evolved once again. Multiple research studies say that due to humans' exposure to the Supernatural, they have awakened a Sacred ability, one that had been unheard of since millions of years when humans started their evolution, an evolution that transcends their physical form and reaches deep into their spiritual essence. This was just different, along with unlocking skills steadily in certain level of one's body enhancement, this sacred ability also allows humans to unlock bloodline, as long as they meet the required conditions and make the necessary spiritual payment...

A 25 year old office guy Morgan has the power to come out of his body whenever he sleeps or gets unconscious. The journey begins when the biggest criminal of the world getting transported to the central jail by Airforce escapes, crashing the plane in the process. The journey is triggered to start when Morgan messes up against the most dangerous gang of the world. He joins Interpol and his life changes for better or for worse. As he faces stronger foes and insights of his past, he is forced to push himself ahead. [A/N : The first chapters might not be much of a fun but if you manage to go some of my chapters, you'll realise what type of story is this. PS: Don't forget to leave comments and reviews for my story. I am open to receiving insights for the story.]

Jason Miller is an ordinary man who suddenly finds himself transported to the nightmarish world of Hell’s Carnival—a twisted, ever-changing spectacle where survival means becoming part of the show. With only the mysterious Revel System to guide him, Jason must navigate deadly trials, demonic performers, and surreal horrors while gradually uncovering the dark secrets of the Carnival. To escape and return home, he must harness strange new powers, balance his humanity against the corrupting influence of the Carnival, and prove his worth in a world where the audience’s favor is as lethal as the traps set for him. Will Jason master the Revel System and escape, or will he become another forgotten act in the endless chaos?

**Synopsis: A Love Beyond Emotion** Anya, a woman who has lived her life devoid of emotion, encounters the enigmatic billionaire, Damien. A man as cold and calculating as she is, Damien is driven by logic and devoid of sentiment. Despite their shared emotional emptiness, an unexpected connection forms between them. As they delve deeper into each other's lives, they begin to challenge their own perceptions of love, empathy, and human connection. Can two individuals who have never felt love learn to understand and appreciate it? Or will their shared lack of emotion ultimately tear them apart?

Darla a 30yrs old business tycoon had barely finished fighting for her life when she lost her battle with cancer in a cold hospital room, leaving behind the world she knew. But death was only the beginning. She awakens in a strange, ancient land, in the frail body of a peasant girl living on the edge of survival. With memories of modern life and knowledge no one around her can fathom, Darla must navigate a brutal world of feuding lords, mystical forces, and an unforgiving class system. As she rises from the dirt, determined to shape her fate, Darla discovers that in this world, she might finally be able to live.

Novels brought Gray where he wouldn’t have gone with a gun. Bad Neighborhood? Worse... Transmigration! But that's not all. The Region’s all-powerful Duke wants him dead, his current body/soul are utterly crippled, and his backing is non-existent. He's in for a LOT of trouble! But amidst an existential crisis, opportunity arises… [Unlocked Library of Heavens Souls!] Watch Gray become the wind of change he was always meant to be! Teach as a cover? Sure! Uncover his lost past? Why not? Grow Stronger? That’s a given! Mistakenly Crush Countless Worlds? YES!… Wait, what?! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Initial concept inspired by LoHP 'cause I felt nostalgic. As for where this will all go... May the gods have mercy on my poor readers' souls! Update Schedule: Every Day! (Blame Raj) Discord: https://discord.gg/wQ54ABEF3M *PS: Yes, it's called Waifu Party: LoHS ^_^v

In a world of swords and magic humanity fight against monsters for survival. Monsters are incredibly powerful with their own unique abilities and attributes which make them even more deadly they feed on humans to increase their own power. While on the side of humanity humans use magic to fight against the monsters. For those who can’t use magic they use magic swords a type of sword which has their own unique abilities, humanity becomes corrupted lost in their own power thinking only those with power gets to be at the top, while the weak are to be eaten. Kenta Logan was a small boy who was living happily with his parents up until he was 11 years of age. However, the nobles of the Kingdom of Barat gave them a death sentence for being unable to pay they’re tax, upon seeing both his parents brutally murdered right before his eyes, the powerless Kenta vowed to get revenge on his parent's lives. Thinking that the world is filled with selfish people who only cared for themselves this world has too much injustice doesn’t it? Shouldn’t he change the unreasonableness of the world? Perhaps the world would be better off if he changes it into the ideal world, a world where there are no selfishness and unfairness. As for those who oppose his way of thinking regardless of whether their monsters or humans or even the gods themselves, the only fate that awaited them is death. However, little did he knew that there were more in-store for his unforeseen future as his destiny was greatly tied to the "God of death" A powerful existence whose fate had ended thousands of years ago.... Join Kenta Logan on his journey to conquer this mysterious world and bring forth change. ------ Author’s Note: I hope you all enjoy this series and continue to follow the journey of conquest alongside Kenta. (A/N: If you notice any errors, or broken contexts please let me know. I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.)