Chosen A House Of Night

Irene’s life takes an unexpected turn when she had one night with Harold Marshall, a billionaire with a reputation for kindness yet shrouded in mystery. What begins as a professional relationship quickly transforms into something deeper as they navigate a maze of emotions, secrets, and dangers. When Irene’s mother becomes the target of a sinister plot, the arrival of two kidnapped surgeons reveals a chilling truth: someone is determined to see her family destroyed. With time running out, Irene and Harold must race against the clock to uncover who is behind the threats—and why. As the tension rises, so does the undeniable pull between them, forcing Irene to question her priorities and Harold to confront his own vulnerabilities. Together, they must risk everything to protect what matters most, even as danger closes in from every side. Shadows of Desire is a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths we go to for the ones we care about.

Monsters have long been an issue of humanity but thanks to the abilities granted by the heavens the world has progressed past the modern age though using different means. In this age where magic and genetic abilities hold the fort craftsmen are needed to equip these brave protectors but what about the craftsmen who stands above all others. This is his story and his rise to fame.

In the shadowed underbelly of a world driven by power and greed, Samatar, a struggling man from Kenya, navigates the harsh realities of a broken system. Once a fitness instructor with dreams of a better life, he now survives on the fringes of society, scraping by in a city that offers no mercy to those who fall behind. Unbeknownst to him, a global network of elites—powerful figures who operate in secrecy—has begun a sinister project. Across the world, they recruit the brightest scientists to create enhanced human beings: soldiers and servants designed to enforce their will and dominate the underworld. These experiments push the boundaries of science, turning ordinary people into weapons of mass destruction. When Samatar stumbles upon a mysterious meeting, he unknowingly steps into the orbit of this dangerous world. As his life intertwines with their plans, he finds himself caught between survival and something far greater. With nothing left to lose, Samatar must decide whether to fight for his freedom or become a pawn in a game far beyond his understanding. In a story of resilience and transformation, Samatar’s journey begins in the quiet corners of Nairobi, but it will take him to places he never imagined—both within himself and in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

Clara thought her school excursion was just another adventure in the woods. But one wrong turn plunged her into a nightmare she never saw coming. Lost and desperate, she found shelter in an abandoned house—only to discover she wasn’t alone. There’s a child locked inside. A ghostly presence tied to the house and its dark secrets. As Clara unravels the mystery, she learns that her family is deeply entwined with the forest’s haunting legacy—a legacy marked by betrayal, curses, and guardianship passed through bloodlines. What happened generations ago to unleash the forest’s wrath? Why is Clara the one the curse has chosen now? And what horrors await her in the heart of the forest, where the curse must be confronted? Dare to enter the shadows of the forest? Discover the truth in this gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and courage.

Once, there was an Empire hailed as the pinnacle of human achievement—where even beggars wielded unimaginable strength, capable of shattering mountains in a single blow. It was a time of unrivaled power, a Golden Age that spanned centuries, unmatched by any other civilization. But with power came arrogance. Greed festered in the hearts of men, and soon the Empire's ambition surpassed its reach. A brutal war engulfed the continent, dragging with it death, suffering, and widespread corruption. Famine ravaged the land, and the once-mighty Empire crumbled into ruin. Millennia passed, and humanity has yet to recover. From the ashes of the old world, a new breed of adventurer emerged—scavengers of the past, drawn by tales of ancient ruins filled with treasures and secrets of untold power. Nero, like many of his generation, dreams of escaping his small village and seeking his fortune. But fate, it seems, has a different path in store for him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will be based in a medieval setting. No system, no golden finer or anything like that. It'll be a slow burn so strap in and get comfy.

A fragile peace unites the seven empires, kept on the brink of chaos by precarious alliances and hidden ambitions. But beneath this facade of equilibrium, the struggle for power rumbles on. Zikron, heir to the prestigious Zeta family, enters the Academy of the Seven Stars, where future leaders and warriors are trained. It's here that rivalries are revealed, alliances broken and ambitions brought to light. But this is only the first step on a path strewn with trials, where every victory can conceal a betrayal, and where the slightest misstep can prove fatal. In a world where peace is but a breath before the storm, who will dare to rise to the top and risk everything to make history?

For 300 years, humanity has fought a losing battle. The crack in the sky tore open the Sealed Realms—ancient prisons holding horrors that were never meant to escape. Chosen warriors blessed by gods stand as the last line of defense, but even they are not enough. Cities crumble. Trust fractures. And in the shadows, traitors walk among them, their faces human, their loyalties unknown. From a village consumed by fire, Kael rises—not as a savior, but as a boy cursed with a forgotten power the world fears. To survive, he must unravel the truth of the forgotten and walk a path where betrayal is certain, alliances are fleeting, and failure means the end of everything. The balance is tipping. The war is no longer about survival—it’s about who remains to inherit the ashes. The world has held on for 300 years. It won’t hold much longer.

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

"she was chosen because she was his right from the very beginning..." Once on a rare occasion, the night of a blue full moon, a girl is being taken from a household to serve the beasts who call themselves werewolves. The werwolves were the one who ruled the town and controlled everything. They looked human but buried under their human facade was a ruthless monster who seeks to destroy. Everyone tried to protect themselves but deep down they knew they were no match for the werewolves. Arianne was a little girl who was born different from other people in the town. She had long red hair and she was born with different coloured eyes. One green and one brown. No one knew exactly why she was born that way and it wasn't hereditary. Her mother also died during her child birth and because of that her father, Massimo distanced himself from her and chose to remarry instead. He married a woman called Christine who already had a child out of wedlock, Rissa. Together Rissa and Christine decided to make Arianne's life hell to which her father turned a blind eye to and because of that, it affected Arianne and she decided to withdraw herself from her family and the society. The day of the selection came and Rissa was selected to go and serve the werewolves. Scared for her life, Rissa decided to persuade her mother to convince Massimo to offer Arianne up for the selection. Ignoring her screaming pleas and tears, Massimo offered up Arianne to go and serve the werewolves. No one really knows what happens to the girls that are being selected and no one bothered to ask. Not knowing the fate that awaits her, Arianne decided to go and serve the werewolf who they call Ivan Giovanni, a alpha who is known for his ruthlessness. Can Arianne survive living among werewolves? What happens when she finds out more about her identity and the only person who could help her was Ivan? What do you think will happen if she finds out that Ivan was the boy she had saved all those years ago from dying? NOTE: I DO NOT OWN THE COVER IMAGE OF THIS BOOK. IMAGE WAS FOUND ON PINTEREST.

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

The house of secrets

Austin looked at the crystal in front of him, smiled and said am going to be a hero mum wait for me

3000 years ago, a group of beings known as vampires invaded our land causing havoc and mayhem in the city. They are called the blood suckers. But from nowhere another group of beings appeared and started fighting the blood suckers, they protected the humans from the vampires. They are called the werewolves, protectors of the human race. The werewolves being the superior beings fought and won the vampires. When the vampires saw that their number is decreasing day by day, they decided to retreat and stay hiding in the forest for the main time until they can get more armies . Currently the vampires , having fortified thselves and increased their numbers are now out in the open, more confident about themselves, attacking both humans and werewolves. Now a Vampire soothsayer revealed to the leader of the Vampires, Magnus, that the only way they can win over the wolves is through the CHOSEN ONE and he/she must be born a vampire, Now, Everyone knows vampires aren't born from birth, rather they were humans who were bittten by another vampire, so while the werewolves are still in oblivion to what is happening, the vampires are busy looking for a way to give birth to their CHOSEN ONE.

Born as a result of betrayal, revenge and agony; Zhu-yin, if that's his real name, tries to change his fate, and for that he would even be the demon king if needed.

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

Laila Saleem, a 22 year old medical student is blown away when the same man she saved just weeks ago asks for a marriage proposal! ...... "Here, sign this contract and for the next 365 days, you'd be my legal wife". He said in a stern yet sharp tone as he handed me the documents. I slowly collected the file from him and began looking through it. 'Did I really want to be his wife?' I asked myself once more before shaking the thought away. 'You know why you're doing this'. I said to myself before picking up the pen on the table. "I'm sure you know why I'm doing this". I said, my eyes still fixated on the file as I built up the courage to sign it. "And I'm sure you too know why I'm doing this". .......... Some may call it tragedy, some may call it romance and some may even call it mystery. But don't miss the intriguing tale of Laila's story.

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

Of Saints & Heralds Saga A Quest for Vengeance. An Oath of Life. Ancient Secrets to Uncover. Over 500 hundred years ago the Mighty Forefather descended upon the grounds of Shorelands, his Monarchy founded after countless years of purge and conquest. But then it was just 200 years later when his only disciple, the first known Spellmeister to have ever lived was murdered, thus breaking the Golden Council to its core. All of these things once felt like impossible stories to Aster, long forgotten legends that speak of a time way before he was born. It wasn’t until his home was invaded, his family slaughtered, and their heritage destroyed that he would be forced to flee for his life and come across mystifying abilities, shattered legacies and dangerous secrets buried deep by those still in power. With a choice that would forever change his life and a long journey ahead, what would become of him? Will his quest for vengeance swallow him whole or would he dare allow himself to live for something more even as his life is in the hands of someone else, someone unimaginably powerful?   This is a western themed dark progression fantasy story. Warning, it will contain gore, mature themes, but with minimal sexual content. Current Release Rate; 1 Chapter per week on Saturday with an extra one on Wednesdays whenever possible. Length; not less than 3000 words per chapter Currently posted on Royalroads & Webnovel only. To Note; From Chapter 15 any extra chapters available will be on patreon.com/theforgeofworlds.

En el misterioso "Happy House", nada es como parece. Anyelen, una joven de 12-14 años, se encuentra en un mundo donde la felicidad es una ilusión y la oscuridad acecha en cada esquina. Después de un trágico accidente, Anyelen descubre que su propósito es ayudar a los demás, pero pronto se da cuenta de que cada persona que conoce tiene un secreto oscuro. Mientras se adentra en el mundo de "Happy House", Anyelen se enfrenta a personajes complejos y problemáticos, como Cherry, Meyli, Tord, Miguel, Míster Happy, Eskip y Galery, cada uno con sus propios demonios. A medida que se profundiza en sus historias, Anyelen comienza a cuestionar su propia realidad y la verdadera naturaleza de "Happy House". ¿Qué secreto esconde "Happy House"? ¿Qué precio debe pagar Anyelen por ayudar a los demás? (soy nueva en esto y espero les guste ;-;)

Title: Heaven’s Chosen Prodigy Synopsis: In the world of Xianlong, where cultivation determines one's destiny, eighteen-year-old Jian Yu is unlike anyone else. Born with a talent 100 times greater than the most gifted prodigies, he masters techniques with a mere glance and advances through cultivation realms with unnatural ease. With power comes envy, danger, and responsibility. When Jian Yu joins the prestigious Azure Sky Sect, he discovers that talent alone is not enough in a world where ancient secrets, deadly rivalries, and celestial forces shape the fate of mortals. As he ascends, Jian Yu must confront not only his own limits but also the profound mysteries that tether him to the heavens. ---

“Maybe we should get you home,” Frank suggested, standing up. Emma nodded, her head spinning. “Maybe… maybe not yet.” But it was too late. As she stood, her knees buckled, and Frank caught her just in time. “Whoa, easy there.” The night was about to take an unexpected turn, and neither of them knew it yet.

A boy named Nur who is an ordinary highschool student with an uneventful life, suddenly caught in a freak accident that send him to another universe where he suddenly got an unknown dark power.In Otherwordly surge, reality itself is a battefield, and Nur must navigate his place in a world that is as dangerous as it wondrous to find a way to get back home.

There's been something between the two of us since we met . Ana Harris had travelled halfway across the world to be reunited with her fiance and prepare for their wedding. Only to discover that there was to be no marriage. Stranded in a strange country, without funds to support herself, she was grateful to Calvin Mallory for his help. But what price would he expect her to pay for it. Didn't he realize that she would never trust a man .

The Birth Of Calamity. In this world where people depends on magic to survive, To kill and Defend their self and country, created by the God Of Life who guard the tree of Life Yggdrasil. A new calamity was introduced in the world... Born Inside a living dungeon, Kael Otzerhan (19) is finding a way to get out of the Dungeon Of Games, With the help of his Leveling System, he managed to survive inside the dungeon for 200 years, without exit, the only option is to kill the Boss. If he ever gets out....the world power will crumble.

As Mia drove through the bustling city streets, her heart began to race—not from the traffic, but from the chilling knowledge that a bomb had been planted in her car. The news had come through a frantic message on her phone, a warning from an anonymous source that sent her spiraling into a state of panic. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain control. With every red light, her dread deepened. She knew that the moment she stopped the car, the bomb would detonate. The thought of leaving her Lysander behind filled her with a profound sense of sorrow. They had so many plans, dreams of a future together that now felt impossibly distant. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Lysander’s number. “Mi Amore?” Lysander’s voice came through, laced with concern. “What’s wrong?” Mia smiled sadly, he could always tell when something was bothering her and yet she was going to leave him. “Lysander , I need you to listen to me,” she said, her voice quivering. “ You’re a very great person. I never thought I would find this type of love. I only thought love like this was just a fairytale. But you….you….” Mia paused taking in a deep breath. “Anna? What’s happening? Is something wrong? You’re scaring me.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned her head towards the backseat where the bomb sat. How could she tell this to Lysander? She was going to die and leave him. She was going to leave him alone with the thoughts and dreams they shared. Silence hung heavy on the line, and Anna could almost hear the rapid beating of her heart. “I just found out…… I… I don’t have much time,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m so sorry, love. I won’t be able to see you again.” “Don’t say that! We’ll figure this out! Just tell me what’s happening? ” he urged, desperation creeping into his tone. “No, please, just listen. It’s too late now. I love you so much, and I want you to remember that. You’ve made my life so beautiful. I wish I could hold you one last time.” Her voice broke as she fought to keep her composure. “Anna, don’t—” “I have to go, Lysander . Just know that I’m always with you.” With that, she hung up, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She looked at the cliff ahead of her and stepped on the gas, the car racing towards the cliff. ************* In the heart of a bustling college town, twenty-year-old Anna Mia Harper is juggling classes, bills, and a growing sense of despair as an orphan navigating life on her own. Desperate for cash, she stumbles upon a peculiar job listing: a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery, promising a month’s rent for just one night of work. Excited by the prospect, Anna Mia arrives under the eerie glow of the moon, ready to face whatever the night may bring. But when she encounters a mysterious man lounging atop a tombstone—one who bears a striking resemblance to a deceased local legend—her heart races. Is he a ghost, a trick of the light, or something more sinister?

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Some things take aeons to come together. Some curses cannot be broken. Some people cannot avoid their fate. In a world where magic is a gift many fear and few possess, no one remembers why they used to fear the night. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is tested when a decade-old case brings her face-to-face with the most powerful of all the gifted. What starts as a mystery, becomes a ruthless fight for survival because secrets do not live forever and monsters do exist.