Book Six The Tower Of Shadows

In a world dominated by seven super-corporations, the Longevity Species that always occupied the pinnacle of power didn't allow for the enactment of written laws. The Floating Islands of prisons delimited by lines on the map, where resources would inevitably run out in the future... People yearned for the birth of a true "Hero," yet they cynically awaited the fall of a Hero from grace. As long as one was hailed by the media as a Hero, even murder could be forgiven, and every word they said would be adored. Even high and mighty Elves dared not provoke the edge of a Hero. But if a Hero of the past committed even a minor offense, the moment their image crumbled, the forgiven sins would flare up like an inextinguishable furnace, and the stars of yesterday would instantly become unforgivable criminals... "—Come become a Hero, Russell." The most vicious criminal in the world thrust a knife into the boy's hand, whispering a low enticement. —————— Solo female lead, Beast Ears, Spiritual Energy, Mechanical Angels, and other elements. Cyber-fantasy. Please refrain if not to your liking.

In the dead of winter, beneath a bleak sky, a lone child flees through a vast, snow-covered forest, chased by men whose swords gleam with deadly intent. His breath is ragged, his steps faltering, but he doesn’t dare slow down. With every crunch of snow beneath armored boots drawing closer, the child knows he’s running out of time. When a single misstep sends him tumbling to the frozen ground, all seems lost. His pursuers close in, their blades raised, ready to strike. But something stirs in the shadows of the forest, something ancient, something watching. The chase may have ended, but the story is just beginning.

Clara never wanted the crown. She never wanted anything, really, except quiet mornings in the garden and long walks with her sister, Celia. But when the ancient scepter glows in her presence, marking her as the next ruler, the life she knew vanishes overnight. Now, in a palace full of whispers and knives, Clara must rely on her instincts, her sister, and a fiercely loyal guard named Lue to survive the storm ahead. Because in a family where love is rare and ambition is deadly, being chosen is both a blessing—and a curse.

// note the names and characters are fictional, the cities are real one day the sky split open and monsters poured out, there was only death and destruction, 60% of humanity perished. half of the survivors suddenly awoke as players gained various abilities and fought monsters to survive, but something else awoke in this chaos, something dark and ancient, follow Andrew as he navigate through this World filled with dangers not only from monsters but also players alike. // please note that I'm new to this so I'll try to write and post at least 4 to 5 chapters in the beginning and from chapter 14 and more I'll try to reach between 1000 ~ 1500 words. I'll take any comments and try to improve the work as much as possible

--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. Shadows of the Elite – Volume 1.5: Shadows Among Us Cruise Arc - A side story to the Island Survival Exam Synopsis: Smooth sailing on a luxury cruise, everything in Class C appears calm on the surface. The perceived calm before the storm of the island exam is actually a cutthroat mental game called **“Shadows Among Us.” Now lies are traded as currency, trust is a luxury, and betrayal comes to them from those they never suspected. Kei Fushimiya, the defeated title character who once yearned to be invisible, reemerges as a shadow tactician, maneuvering secret alliances and lies even clever observers could never predict.

They descended from the sky, rose from the sea, and appeared out of thin air. They ran rampant upon the lands following their instinct to destroy; however, as those creatures ran rampant across Earth, the tower suddenly appeared. A structure that was somehow able to protect humans from them, that was able to repel those that dared to approach it. A structure that is said to have been gifted from the gods to humanity

What do you desire? Money and wealth? Honour and pride? Authority and power? Revenge? Or something that transcends them all? Whatever you desire- it's here. This is my novel adaptation of the Tower of God manhwa. I hope you like the first chapter. All credit go to the original author, SIU. Please support him by reading the original manhwa at webtoon.com or download the app.

Alexander always felt abandoned and neglected... After his mother walked into the hollow and never returned, he resigned himself to a fate of mediocrity. That was before the Calling. Marked by the Tower and chosen as a Pathseeker, Alexander is thrust into a fate far beyond anything he imagined. Tasked with unraveling ancient Mysteries across fractured timelines, each one capable of making gods weep and demons dreadful. He must endure horrors from beyond his time, revelations veiled by truth, and impossible battles that shred reality. But the greatest threat may lie within. Cursed with a dreadful flaw born from his trait, and an unholy bloodline that stirs him towards the path of no return.

What does it feel like to be hunted down by the whole just for being overpowered? ___ For centuries, the realms feared one thing, the birth of a child under the Blood Moon. A cursed child with the power to destroy everything. Every two hundred years, it happens. And every time, the realms unite to erase that child before their powers awaken. But this time, the Blood Moon didn’t rise. And yet, the child was born. Kaizen, 18 years old, was believed to be powerless, an ordinary hunter with no magic or magic core. What no one knew was that his abilities had been sealed since birth. Not just one, but all five elemental powers, water, fire, earth, ice, and shadow. The same power that once shattered the balance of the world. After a near-death encounter, the seal breaks. His powers begin to surface—unstable, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Along with them comes a system that forces him to evolve and grow stronger. Now, Kaizen must hide the truth, survive among hunters, and face enemies far beyond anything he imagined. Because if the realms find out what he really is... They won’t hesitate to kill him. They promised this curse would never return. They were wrong.

They were told they were orphans They were told they were alone in this world Luna and Leo twins from France, they were living in an orphanage. The minute Luna and Leo turned 18 that was the day their lives changed forever. An end to their normalcy, the last of the Moonlights.

Around the world towers have spawned in each countinent, then a boy wakes up in class and with his friend they get a class and an element but something amazing happens will they climb the tower or be kiled in the earlier levels

"When the first light fades and shadows rise, the harbinger shall walk among us—neither savior nor destroyer, but the choice between them." In the fractured realms of Erythoria, seven kingdoms face the oncoming tide of darkness. Whispers of ruin carry tales of relentless sorcerers, ancient prophecies, and kingdoms burned to ash. The only hope lies in the rise of seven heroes—bearers of legendary relics, chosen to wield unparalleled power. Yet, within the storm of fate stands a prince. Born under an ill-starred prophecy and branded as the harbinger of doom, his very existence threatens to tip the balance. Haunted by the world's hatred and the weight of his destiny, he must navigate a perilous path between light and shadow. As darkness consumes the land and alliances crumble, the prince’s journey unfolds—fraught with treachery, desperation, and the delicate whisper of hope. Can he defy his foretold fate and emerge as a beacon of light? Or will he succumb to the shadow that beckons, becoming the villain that prophecy demands? In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, the line between savior and destroyer blurs. Destiny calls, but will it be answered?

Title: The Book of Whispers Genre: Supernatural Horror / Dark Fantasy Tone: Raw, Atmospheric, Unnerving Synopsis: Lena Carter never wanted the book. Her estranged grandfather’s final package—a worn leather-bound volume titled The Book of Whispers—came with one instruction: "Burn it. Do not open it." She ignored him. From the moment she flipped it open, everything changed. The pages held death premonitions… in her handwriting. And when her coworker Jenna died exactly as described, Lena's world fractured. The book isn’t dead paper. It’s aware. And it’s chosen her to be its new Keeper. Now pursued by the skeletal figure called the Last Witness, Lena races to uncover the book’s dark lineage—tracing back to a 12th-century monk who sealed away a shadow deity within its pages. Every previous Keeper gave in, bartering lives to delay their own demise. Lena won’t surrender that easily—until the book begins warping the world around her. - People vanish or return... wrong. - Mirrors whisper secrets. - Her name appears in the margins—next to “deceased.” Her sole companion? Mira, an ex-Keeper who’s seen too much and still bears the scars. Together, they run to Romania, back to where it all began. But the more Lena uncovers, the darker the truth becomes: The curse didn’t start with the book. It runs through her veins. And the shadow god? It’s been waiting for her. --- Why This Will Haunt You: - Gothic Overtones: Forgotten monasteries, dripping walls, and a monster that lives in silence and glass. - Mind Games: Memory, identity, and time twist until Lena no longer knows who she is. - Hard Choices: Would you doom a stranger—or yourself—to live another day? - Unpredictable Turns: Just when the rules feel clear, the book turns them inside out. Perfect for readers who loved: The Library at Mount Char, House of Leaves, and Netflix’s “The Haunting of Hill House.” --- Status: Ongoing (100+ chapters planned) Updates: 14 chapters weekly Crack the cover if you dare… but don’t whisper its name. It hears everything. ---

"Fear not the fools who inherited God's power but the one who inherited his will" -Yvaine Sythariel Elarion Solmyst is the person who not only inherited God's power but also his will. After the apocalypse, humanity was standing back on its feet, yet its power was used in lacking ways, and so god himself chose an heir to create a structure where heroes can be born and evil "defeated" Elarion creates a Tower filled with monsters and demons. It is said that if a human finishes it, they'll become a God themselves, but Elarion himself is just as greedy as others. He doesn't just let the monsters die. He "contacts" them to be his familiars.

In a cosmos woven through the Aetherium Prime—the foundational plane where thought, will, and energy coalesce—existence is governed by ancient laws and the silent will of The One Above All. Yet, this delicate balance is threatened by a profound schism, born from a primordial act of defiance and a relentless pursuit of transcendence. At the heart of this unfolding saga are Lognos (L2) and Eli Ragual (R2), twin brothers of unprecedented potential. Born from the forbidden union of Miriam Soter, a celestial-blooded Saintess, and Dr. Azrael, a heretical scientist-mystic, their very existence is an act of rebellion against cosmic predestination. L2, the Cosmic Warrior and Ophiuchus Ascendant, embodies intellect and strategy, destined to master the systems of reality. R2, the Spiral Messiah, is a powerhouse of raw strength and transcendence, whose path involves "becoming the storm." Their bond is profound, yet fraught with L2's desperate drive to overcome R2's inherent physical fragility, a struggle that will ultimately lead to their destined fusion into LRD, a universal stabilizer. Their journey unfolds against a backdrop of cosmic warfare, driven by two opposing, yet equally dangerous, legacies: * Cain's Lineage: The progenitor of the Vampire Lords, Cain defied the Creator, his ambition to transcend his curse leading to the birth of his three distinct bloodlines: the Infernal (seeking demonic godhood), the Human (aiming for perfected immortality), and the Beastkin (forging ultimate war forms). Cain envisions the fusion of these lineages into a single, perfect being, asserting dominion over the mortal realms and beyond. * Babel's Legacy: Once the divine Abel, corrupted by Cain's dark arts, Necros Babel became the first Undying Necromancer. His ultimate goal is not vengeance, but a calculated act of cosmic restoration: to erase Kain. Babel believes Kain's continued existence has become a "detriment" to the natural order, and he seeks to unmake the very rules of existence through Eldritch Vampirism—a power that devours concepts and reality itself—to achieve this precise, minimal-damage erasure. As L2 and R2 cultivate their Inner Worlds, forging personal realities that threaten to surpass the Aetheric Plane itself, they ignite a "war between those who govern existence and those who dare to create it." Established deities, categorized by their elemental and conceptual affinities (from Ra and Zeus to Kali and Kael), grapple with the emergence of these new forms of divinity. The Nine Singularities—fundamental truths about Being, Choice, Death, and Godhood—serve as philosophical and existential trials that all ascending entities must confront. The fate of the cosmos hangs in the balance. Will L2 and R2 succumb to the temptations of Cain's raw power or Babel's nihilistic erasure? Or will they forge a new path, navigating the treacherous Wells of Resonance and confronting the ancient Apex Beasts, to achieve a Divine Unity that rebuilds existence rather than destroying it? Their choice will not only redefine their own destiny but reshape the very fabric of reality, determining whether the universe descends into eternal conflict or ascends to a new, transcendent order.

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadow that was feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

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It's the year 1685, and a young scavenger named Thomas Edward is tired of being weak and unable to help his teammates. In a fit of rage, he breaks into a forbidden library and steals a book. He would copy one of the rituals in the book, causing him to be teleported across the world to a castle. He would meet a mysterious man who would show him a side of the world he had never seen before.

Plot: After an ordinary school day, the young student Yuri suddenly finds herself transported to a world completely different from the one she knew. She discovers that she has been sent to the Realm of Shadows, a place inhabited by magical creatures and dangerous monsters. With the help of a mysterious and captivating sorceress named Kayla, Yuri learns that she is destined to become the Savior of the Realm of Shadows, tasked with defeating the evil Dark King who threatens to destroy all forms of life in the kingdom. As she faces increasingly greater and more dangerous challenges, Yuri discovers she possesses unsuspected magical powers that allow her to manipulate shadows themselves. Along her journey, she gains new allies, including a brave knight and a gentle forest spirit. Confronting betrayals, intrigues, and epic battles, Yuri must prove her courage and inner strength to protect the Realm of Shadows and restore light to a land now engulfed in darkness.

"You can outrun many things, but fate will always find you, like your shadow in the light." . In the heart of Washington D.C., mafia heir Vaughn Volkov is on a mission that takes him far from the sun-soaked streets of California. The bustling city, with its imposing monuments and corridors of power, is a far cry from the palm-lined avenues of his home. Vaughn, however, is not one to be easily intimidated. His piercing blue eyes and commanding presence turn heads wherever he goes, a reminder that beneath his polished exterior lies a man accustomed to danger and control. Vaughn's path crosses with Eliza Monroe, a seemingly innocent college student whose gentle demeanor masks a resilience forged from her own turbulent past. Eliza, with her kind heart and determined spirit, is an enigma. She spends her days buried in books at the library, her nights working part-time to make ends meet. Her brown eyes, often hidden behind a cascade of dark curls, hold a depth that Vaughn finds both intriguing and unsettling. Their first encounter is anything but ordinary. Vaughn watches, intrigued by her fearlessness and the fire in her eyes. "You're not like the others," he remarks later, cornering her in the quiet corner of the library. His voice is a low, dangerous purr that sends shivers down Eliza's spine. "And you're not just the student here," she retorts, meeting his gaze with a mixture of curiosity and caution. "What do you want from me?" Vaughn's lips curve into a slow, dangerous smile. "Maybe I just want to get to know you." Despite her reservations, Eliza feels a strange pull towards Vaughn. His presence is intoxicating, a blend of danger and allure that she finds hard to resist. As they spend more time together, Eliza begins to see glimpses of the man beneath the mafia heir. Vaughn, too, finds himself drawn to Eliza in ways he never anticipated. Her kindness, her strength, and her unyielding spirit ignite something within him that he thought long buried. Yet, as their connection deepens, the shadows of their pasts loom ever larger. Vaughn's family business, shrouded in crime and violence, is never far from his mind. His enemies are ruthless, and his association with Eliza puts her squarely in their crosshairs. Eliza, too, harbors secrets. The dark forces that have shaped her life threaten to consume her, and Vaughn's world only amplifies those dangers. As their worlds collide, they must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue, passion, and forbidden desire. But with danger lurking around every corner, will their love survive, or will they be torn apart by the shadows of fate?

In a world thrown into chaos by monstrous dungeons and a mysterious 100-floor tower, humanity's fate hangs in the balance. Selected by the tower, Liam must face deadly challenges, gain unimaginable power, and uncover the truth behind the calamity. Can he save the world-or will he become its greatest threat?

The Lord of Shadows A Dark Fantasy Epic by R.C. Davis In a dying world ruled by nine monstrous lords, each a walking apocalypse of fire, ice, plague, or undeat, the last remnants of mankind and its allies cower behind walls, clinging to the illusion of safety. Nobles hoard power. Heroes sell their blades to the highest bidder. And no one dares challenge the nightmare beyond the gates. Until him. Richard Montgomery was a grizzled detective who spent a lifetime hunting monsters in human skin. When he died saving an innocent girl from serial killers, the gods gave him no peace, only purpose. Reborn in the body of an 18-year-old man, armed with divine powers, ancient instinct, and a mind sharpened by decades of violence, he awakens in a world where justice is dead... and monsters rule without fear. With nothing but a borrowed name, a buried past, and a wolf-blooded slave girl at his side, Montgomery must rise through the ranks of a broken Adventurer’s Guild, navigate a corrupt human kingdom, and reclaim the lands lost to darkness. He will not be welcomed. He will not be trusted. But he will be remembered. Because monsters have never known fear. Until now.

In the scorching streets of post-Quake Antakya, Arif—a young man born into poverty, orphaned by disaster, and trapped in the lowest Aura class—struggles to survive in a society that values power above all else. Denied a state loan and left with nothing but a worn-out pair of shoes and a few liras to his name, Arif finds himself standing at the edge of despair. Above him looms the Tower of Babel—an impossibly vast, enigmatic structure that promises ascension, fame, and salvation to those who dare climb it. But for Class F citizens like Arif, the Tower is more myth than opportunity. Still, hunger, hopelessness, and the fear of a forgotten life push him to consider the unthinkable: facing the Tower not as a hero, but as a last resort. In a world where identity is coded into holographic signatures and freedom is shackled by bureaucratic aura registration, Arif must decide whether to remain invisible... or risk everything for a chance to rise.

“Some shadows are not cast by the absence of light… but by something deeper within.” In the depths of a world torn apart by bloodlines, madness, and silent wars, Kael was born without a legacy, without a name worth remembering, and without the right to dream. Raised in the forgotten layers of society, where weakness is a crime and silence is survival, he learned early that hope is a dangerous thing. But beneath the quiet, something stirs. Not a voice. Not a memory. Something else. Something watching him. Calling him. Something he cannot name—yet. As secrets unravel and unseen forces begin to circle, Kael finds himself entangled in threads far older and darker than he ever imagined: cults that twist the past, families that tear the earth to bury their sins, and whispers that follow him into sleep. This is not the story of a boy seeking power. It is the journey of someone standing on the edge—between sanity and the abyss, between what is expected… and what cannot be escaped. And with every step forward, the light fades… and the shadows grow.

"I should have stayed home and played video games." This was Ray's last thought before darkness engulfed him after he was hit by a car. But surprisingly, instead of finding himself before the gates of hell after dying, Ray found out he was transmigrated into another world. The world Ray was transmigrated to was called Arora World, a place where you can use different kinds of skills, magic, and even acquire powerful classes. Ray found himself in the body of a young boy named Evan, who was studying in a hunter academy after awakening his abilities at the age of fourteen. At first, Ray was happy that he was transmigrated into the body of someone who had awakened his abilities and could use the magic he always wanted to use. However, as Ray went through Evan's memories, he finally realized that everything was not as simple as he had expected. Evan had a unique physique that didn't allow him to increase his power like other people. Because of this useless unique physique, Evan was the weakest hunter in the entire academy. And that was not all; the more Ray looked at Evan's memories, the more he realized just how troublesome his situation was. "I know I entered this body without buying a ticket, but isn't this too much?" Ray said in a depressed voice after going through Evan's memories. Will Ray be able to survive in this new world? Is the physique of his new body really useless? Join Ray on his adventure to find out.

In a world where arcane factions war in the shadows and ancient powers stir beneath the surface, Rain, a half-elf street rat turned finds himself clawing for survival. Unbeknownst to him, he is heir to a forgotten legacy: The Order of the Eclipse; wielders of elusive shadow arts. Shadows heed his call, not as Master, but as kin As ancient factions rise and forgotten gods stir in their graves, Rain is forced into a war he never chose. He struggles to survive political conspiracies, rogue cults, and his own brutal past. Rain must walk a path where trust is poison, and every ally wears a mask. A dark, immersive fantasy tale steeped in danger, secrets, and the cost of power. He was nothing. Now he hunts. And in the dark, his legend unveils

In a world devastated by endless monsters pouring from a dark tower, only four members of the once-mighty Lion Family remain. Three lie dying, while Jun Lion, bloodied and exhausted, fights alone against impossible odds. Fueled by rage and grief, Jun unleashes a devastating final attack—Lightning Storm, the last technique of his family’s sword art—destroying thousands of monsters but sacrificing his life in the process. As his body shatters, a mysterious Monarch System suddenly activates, attempts multiple times to bind to him, and finally succeeds—sending Jun’s soul to another world.