Adopted By Black Veil Brides

Sophia's life has been nothing more than a loving hell for as long as she can remember. Born into a noble family but kidnapped and sold to the human farms ever since she was a child, pain and suffering are all she has ever known. She escapes the kidnappers momentarily and manages to run into Alexander Sabastine, the young billionaire heir to Sabastine’s fortune. Will he be able to rescue her from this misery and give her the love and happiness she seeks

The Last Shadow: Legend of the Black Veil In the shadows of Mount Arashiro lies the Black Veil Academy, a sanctuary where assassins are forged in discipline, secrecy, and death. Among its prodigies is Rai, the young heir to Master Shin, the academy's revered leader. Rai's life is one of relentless training and quiet loyalty—until the night everything is torn away. When the academy falls under siege by the merciless Dark Fang, led by the enigmatic Kael Drakos, Rai’s world is reduced to ash. Betrayal and bloodshed haunt him as he witnesses the death of his father and the destruction of everything he holds dear. Forced to flee into the wilderness, Rai must navigate a world that is as hostile as it is unfamiliar. Alone and hunted, he struggles to survive while the echoes of vengeance grow louder in his heart. But vengeance comes at a cost, and the enemies he faces are no ordinary men. Among the shadows lurk creatures of nightmare—beasts that blur the line between man and monster. Driven by loss and fueled by anger, Rai embarks on a harrowing journey of growth and self-discovery. As he hones his skills and confronts his past, he begins to uncover the secrets behind the Dark Fang, the experiments that created the wolf-men, and the truth about his family’s legacy. Will Rai’s path lead him to justice or destroy him completely? In a world where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, the only certainty is the darkness that follows. A tale of vengeance, survival, and the unyielding will to rise from the ashes.

“You are the least objectionable groom of all the ones I’ve seen,” Anaisa replied seriously. “Thank you for the glowing compliment,” Trace grinned, “but that didn’t quite answer my question.” ___ Anaisa is an orphan and a pariah. In an ultimate act of betrayal, her father, a Count of the Realm, is accused of deserting and betraying the army in a time of war. Not only is he immediately executed for the offense, but the king declares he must have been a fake all along! His two daughters are stripped of their titles and inheritance, replaced by a distant cousin and cast out of their home with nothing. Anaisa swears someday she will get her title and lands back, but in the mean time, she and her sister Katia have to figure out how to survive. Trace is an anomaly among his people; instead of revealing their son as a magic user and thrusting him into the public eye, his parents kept it a secret to allow him to choose the kind of life he wanted. Trace found himself content to rest and play in his own dream world instead of invading the nighttime visions of others. As an adult, his choice to remain unknown is thrown into jeopardy when a mysterious blackmailer forces Trace to enlist in the territorial war between nations, threatening to reveal his secret if the demand is not met. With the war now over, Trace believes he can finally go home to his farm and live the simple, unremarkable life he’s always desired. When Anaisa and Trace are thrown together by a royal edict, the sisters find themselves unwittingly tangled in the web of mystery and intrigue that surrounds the blackmailer’s escalating assignments for Trace. Anaisa begins to suspect it may be connected to the plot to replace her family in the noble court. As the scheme continues to unfold, lives, loves, marriages, and magic will be put to the test to see what forces in the world are strongest.

In a world where Fate Constellations determine one’s power, destiny, and survival, 13-year-old Cyrus was meant to inherit the legendary Solarius Constellation—a beacon of light and balance in the universe. Instead, at his awakening ceremony, the unthinkable happens. Cyrus bonds with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. All while Cyrus and his father Ezra are on the run because they are being hunted by a shadow organization that wants to rid the world of their clan and all who inherit the Solarius Constellation

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices. Note: Reading this or Adopted Soldier first will not ruin the experience.

A year after her mother’s sudden disappearance, Jasmine’s life is consumed by unanswered questions and eerie dreams of a mysterious boy with glowing eyes. When strange events start to unfold—an unsettling encounter in a dark alley, Grandpa’s cryptic behavior, and a chilling warning from the boy—Jasmine realizes something is terribly wrong. As her 18th birthday approaches, the truth about her mother’s disappearance begins to surface, pulling Jasmine into a dangerous world of secrets and shadows. In Veil of the Lost, the past and present collide, and Jasmine must uncover the truth before the shadows come for her.

Ayant passé son enfance enchaînée, Alice était une enfant qui ne connaissait ni l'amour ni la joie. Méprisée par sa famille tout en étant torturée au nom du bien commun pendant des années, elle s'était engourdie à toute sensation et pensée. Jusqu'au jour où un homme en noir lui offrit une chance de s'évader. Il y avait autrefois des rumeurs répandues sur un enfer sans fin, une terre de mort glorieuse et d'opportunités terribles. Les fous partaient à sa recherche, et les intelligents ne s'y aventuraient jamais. Ce n’est que lorsque ses mystères funestes se répandirent sur la terre que tous entendirent son nom — l'Abysse. Une seule goutte de son sang pouvait donner à quelqu'un le pouvoir de contrôler les ombres, de se déplacer plus vite que le son, ou une force supérieure à celle de l'homme le plus fort. Pourtant, tout cela avait un coût ; le sang s'assurait toujours que ceux qui le consommaient devenaient partie de l'Abysse, à une exception près — Alice. Rejetée par son propre sang, c'était son destin de pourrir dans une cage dorée. Mais ce jour fatidique changea tout. Dotée d'une seconde chance dans la vie, une chance de tout recommencer et de réclamer vengeance contre sa famille, une chance de plonger profondément dans l'Abysse et d'acquérir le pouvoir de gouverner son propre sort, Alice prit sa main, ignorant le destin qui se déroulait devant elle. Discord : https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Notes de l’auteur : Ceci est mon troisième livre, je vais mettre à profit ce que j'ai appris auparavant pour m'améliorer. Ce livre se concentrera sur l'intrigue, l'action, la profondeur des liens entre les personnages et adoptera un ton plus sombre dans ce monde de fantasy cruel que j'ai imaginé pour ce livre ! Si vous décidez de donner une chance à ce livre, j'espère que vous apprécierez ! Une expérience et un ton très différents de Nanomancer Reborn.

Lena Kim, a spirited young delivery girl, balances her hectic job with caring for her widowed father, Ethan, an alcoholic turned renowned webtoon artist. Ethan's webtoon, "Veil of the Vanguard," features an action-packed urban saga with a charming and powerful male lead, Daniel Cross, a young billionaire who runs an undercover organization aiding the government in capturing deadly criminals. When Lena is pulled into the webtoon's gritty world, she meets Daniel and falls in love, altering the storyline and blurring the lines between reality and fiction, causing chaos as the webtoon begins to bleed into real life.

In a world where power is granted by the heavens, one boy is cast aside, marked as unworthy of even the lowest blessing. Orphaned, scorned, and adopted only to be rejected, he is deemed "trash" in the eyes of all who wield power. But when he is rejected by the Heaven Holy Pillar—a symbol of divine favor—he’s left questioning his very existence, cursed by fate and broken by shame. In the depths of his despair, a crack forms in the fabric of reality. A thunderous storm erupts from the unknown, tearing apart the pillar that once scorned him, as if the universe has answered his pain. From the heart of the storm descends a mysterious relic—a necklace bearing unimaginable energy, along with a presence that defies all he knows. With cosmic powers now awakening within him, he embarks on a journey not to earn the heavens’ favor but to transcend it entirely. As he uncovers the secrets of the Veil of the Shattered Heavens, he realizes he’s been chosen for a destiny beyond the gods' understanding. In a realm that trembles before true strength, even the heavens are not qualified to stand in his way.

Ethan Cole, a billionaire known for his ruthless demeanor, has everything—wealth, power, and prestige. But under relentless pressure from his overbearing family to settle down, Ethan hatches a plan: he hires Mia Carson, a spirited and stubborn waitress from a quaint pastry shop, to play the role of his fiancée. What Ethan doesn’t know is that Mia has a double life. By day, she’s the hardworking, no-nonsense woman he believes he can control. By night, she becomes Veil, a mysterious and captivating performer in an exclusive nightclub, shrouded in secrecy and allure. As their fabricated engagement pulls Mia into Ethan’s world of high society, family intrigue, and cutthroat business dealings, their carefully constructed lies begin to unravel. Sparks fly as their clashing personalities create friction—and an undeniable attraction. But when Ethan discovers Mia's hidden identity, their worlds collide in ways neither of them could have anticipated. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they discover that beneath the masks they wear lies a chance for true love? Full of sizzling tension, jaw-dropping twists, and emotional depth, The Veil Woman is a story of love, deception, and redemption that will leave you breathless.

When Evanna, a spirited commoner, is chosen as the sacrificial bride for the Beastlord—a legendary figure who rules over an army of monsters—she expects death. Instead, she discovers that the Beastlord is a cursed prince who seeks her help to break his curse and tame the unruly beasts in his domain. Together, they must navigate court intrigue, fend off rival kingdoms, and build an alliance of man and beast.

[An apocalypse is a revelation: seeing something which has been hidden...From the Greek word, Apokálypsis, which means "lifting of the veil", or finding out something secret... Used in everyday speech, it usually means “the end of the world”, based off of its religious use.] - Wikipedia Waking up at the beginning of the apocalypse was not the worst thing happening to our MC. He not only did not remember a thing, but was also somewhat impaired. Navigating through dilapidated streets filled with questionable sand, he picks up a friend. Meeting a group of survivors and getting his own ability wasn't too bad either. However, he was experiencing a growing headache. 'Hey! Stop being gay with me!' Every time his friend gets an inch, he craves a mile; what's the matter with that clingy fellow? Both MC and ML straight, mutual bending, shou perspective / perspective of MC and ML, they will probably be a reversible couple…, love interest falls in love first, more on the romance side. WARNING: SWEARING, BLOODY, GORE

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father had forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." Triggered by the words mission objective, Alexander who had a 100% completion rate, accepted the conditions of the mission. Follow Alexander in his weird, almost comedic high school life. Alex's father: Hey Alex, did you get to school properly? Alex: Affirmative, I reached the designated place on time. Alex's father: So why did you call? Alex: The target I have picked is situated in classroom 1-B, while I'm in classroom 1-A. Asking permission to threaten the Principal into placing me in classroom 1-B Alex's father: DENIED! ... *This is the first part and there is a second novel called Adopted Soldier 2: Changing tides. *The novel is already completed, I'm just adding some after stories.

Kael was a young man living a quiet life in the bustling city of Luminalis, surrounded by the looming presence of the Ascendant Guard—elite soldiers tasked with maintaining order in a world that was anything but stable. When the mysterious rift appeared, shattering the peace and tearing open the very fabric of reality, Kael’s life was upended in an instant. The rift is just the beginning of a far greater disaster. As powerful beings known as the Exiled—ancient creatures cast out of their realm eons ago—begin to slip through the cracks, Kael discovers a dormant power within himself, one that could be key to stopping the oncoming cataclysm. However, he is not alone in this fight. A mysterious figure known only as Ardin arrives, a warrior of untold strength who has been tracking the growing rift and its connection to the Exiled. With Ardin's guidance, Kael begins his training to master the strange and volatile energy inside him. Alongside him is Maris, a fierce companion whose path intertwines with his in ways she does not yet understand. Together, they must navigate this crumbling world, facing treacherous foes, uncovering dark secrets, and unlocking their hidden potential. As the Exiled close in, Kael’s only hope lies in his ability to control the energy flowing within him. But the journey ahead is filled with uncertainty, betrayal, and unimaginable power. The fate of the world rests in his hands, but to defeat the Exiled, he will first have to learn to confront the darkness within himself.

Merlin Asher was a young man who died in another world, only to awaken in the quiet heart of Storshallow—a city of whispered cults, mechanical wonders, and ancient secrets best left unspoken. Bound to a new identity and equipped with the memories of the body he now inhabits, Merlin strives to fit seamlessly into the life of a modest boarding-house assistant, concealing the extraordinary circumstances of his arrival. As he carries out his daily tasks and navigates the delicate expectations of Mistress Halewick’s establishment, he becomes increasingly aware that Storshallow’s elegant streets and tidy facades hide shadows far older and deeper than he first imagined. When a traveling scholar named Master Wintrell arrives, seeking forbidden knowledge in one of the city’s most enigmatic repositories—the Eightfold Library—Merlin is drawn further into a subtle web of mysteries. Fragments of occult symbols and unsettling echoes from the boarding house cellar suggest that the hum of everyday routine conceals a realm of hidden artifacts, strange deities, and grand cosmic machinations. Caught between his unassuming role and a burning need to understand the secret currents of this new world, Merlin sets forth on a journey of quiet inquiry, determined to unravel the truth without attracting the wrong kind of attention. In a land where the holy and the horrifying sometimes share the same shrines, Merlin must tread carefully, forging a new destiny before the Ethereal Veil that lies beyond human sight swallows him whole.

When seventeen-year-old Calypso chases a wounded cat into the forest one cold morning, she doesn’t expect her world to unravel. Drawn through a strange barrier—an ethereal whiskered veil—she wakes in a world unlike anything she’s ever imagined. This is a land of glowing forests, impossible creatures, and ancient beings with motives she cannot comprehend. Alone and disoriented, Calypso must navigate a realm that was never meant for her kind. As she searches for answers—and a way home—she encounters unlikely allies who challenge her assumptions about the world and herself. Nora, a quiet ghoul with a knack for the unknown from this worlds cruel rules, offers Calypso practical guidance and a glimmer of hope. Osa, a stoic warrior burdened by his own past, becomes an unlikely protector with secrets he fiercely guards. And Collun, a mischievous traveler with a sharp tongue and a penchant for trouble, seems to know far more than he lets on. Their paths intertwine as Calypso learns of the mysterious Nini, an elusive figure whose influence stretches across the realm , forced to guide the group. Calypso’s growing connection to Yonig, Nini’s quiet and enigmatic half-avian employee, leaves her torn between distrust and curiosity. Yonig’s cryptic warnings and unreadable demeanor suggest he holds the key to her predicament, but his loyalties remain unclear. As they venture deeper into the forest’s heart, Calypso and her companions are hunted by creatures drawn to her vulnerability. Each step reveals more of the world’s perilous beauty—and the cost of trespassing into a place she doesn’t belong. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of this world and confront the dark forces that brought them together. Blending dark fantasy, mystery, and survival, Through the Whiskered Veil is a story of courage, unlikely friendships, and the fragile boundaries between worlds. in

In the court, Naveah waited for her boyfriend’s arrival to marry her. Instead she received a message with his lame excuse. Dumped by James, cheated on, ridiculed by him on social media, Naveah swears revenge. Naveah vows to marry the first rich looking guy she would encounter on her way out. Seeing a luxurious vehicle outside, she breaks the windshield and waits. “Oops! I don’t have money to pay, but I can pay back by warming your bed.” Nolan was amused by her guts, lifting her chin and offering her something else. “Marry me and we are even!”

"Beyond the Veil: The Great Shift" unfolds as Matthew Mitchell, a 21st-century gentleman, finds himself mysteriously transported to an alternate Victorian-era world fraught with enigma, peril, and looming chaos. As he navigates this realm teeming with both supernatural entities and mortal adversaries, Matthew discovers his newfound ability to unravel the veiled mysteries shrouding the land. Entangled in political intrigue, facing ancient adversaries, and forging alliances with both the living and the spectral, Matthew's journey is a relentless quest for answers amid the shadows of a society gripped by death and secrecy. Each step propels him deeper into a realm where the boundaries between life and the afterlife blur, unraveling a tapestry of fate, death, and the unknown.

[Congratulations to the host for awakening the Forgotten Gods' Legacy.] [Host’s Initial Power: Unseen Affinity—A connection so faint, it borders on nonexistent, offering little to no advantage in the coming war.] “This can’t be right. What kind of system is this if I’m barely more than an ordinary human?” Frustrated and on the verge of abandoning hope, Leo is ready to quit. But as he delves deeper into the forgotten myths, the world around him begins to change. Shadows stir in the corners of reality, and voices from long-lost deities whisper in his ear, revealing a truth hidden from mortal eyes. Leo’s seemingly worthless power is the key to something far more profound. The Forgotten Gods' Legacy isn’t about raw strength; it’s about unraveling the mysteries of ancient gods who have faded into obscurity. Each challenge he faces brings him closer to unlocking the true power within—a power that could either resurrect these gods or consign them to oblivion forever. In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where forgotten deities vie for dominance, Leo’s journey will force him to confront the gods themselves, facing the ultimate choice: will he reignite their power, or let them fade into the abyss? His decision will shape the fate of both gods and humans alike. **"The Veil of Forgotten Gods"** is an epic tale of hidden power, forgotten deities, and the delicate balance between mortal and divine. For Leo, the path to victory isn’t just about gaining strength—it’s about discovering the secrets buried in the deepest shadows. ---

Diana, raised in a loving and supportive adoptive family, moves to a new neighborhood and struggles to fit in. She befriends Jaime and Chris, forming a lasting bond that carries them through their school years. As Diana matures, she faces bullying due to her mixed-race background and experiences a series of unexplained events that leave her confused and worried. In high school, she overcomes adversity, excelling academically, joining the archery team, and earning a full scholarship to Boston University. She also meets the man of her life, Anderson, whom she falls in love with as she embraces her high school and university life. Diana's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she is not her adoptive parents' biological daughter and that her parents have been missing for years. Driven by a desire to find her birth family, Diana embarks on a perilous adventure with her best friends and two new allies. Together, they navigate a web of mysteries and uncover shocking truths about Diana's past.

When high school student Kai Tatsuya is unexpectedly transported to a world on the brink of collapse, he discovers that he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero destined to save the kingdom from an ancient curse. But the world he’s arrived in isn’t the one he expected. Magic, monsters, and a crumbling empire are only the beginning of his trials. Struggling to adapt to his new life, Kai meets Lirae, a mysterious and fierce warrior with a tragic past, who holds the key to unraveling the secrets of this world. As the two of them embark on perilous quests to uncover the truth behind the curse that plagues the land, their journey is filled with danger and discovery. Alongside intense battles and heart-pounding adventures, they find moments of peace—sharing meals, learning from one another, and slowly growing closer. But as their bond deepens, Kai finds himself torn between his duty to save the world and his feelings for Lirae, who has her own dark secrets. Together, they face challenges that test both their strength and their hearts, navigating a world full of magic, betrayal, and hidden forces. As they uncover the true cause of the world's fall and the role Kai must play in its salvation, they must confront not just external enemies, but the growing tension between them, and the question of whether love can truly survive in a world on the edge of destruction. In the end, Kai will have to decide if he's willing to sacrifice everything—for the world, for his love, and for the chance at a peaceful life that might never come.

# Arranged marriage #Paranormal Romance -She was his sweet peach. His wish. His eternity. His redemption. His to corrupt and his to command. He has and would never love any the way he loved her- Hermione Barclay, an attractive princess suffered a tragic past which caused her to isolate herself, frightened by the presence of people, poor constructions of words... The memory of the vampire boy whom she had once felt safe around remained etched in her innermost self and she fantasized about nothing but him. Years later, a marriage proposal arrived and she was to wed the same man she had always dreamt about, unfortunately, her expectations of him were crushed. He only cared for her because he was asked to, not because he wanted to. Dark and Tragic twists awaited her in her new home, how was she going to survive?

In a city drenched in rain and uncertainty, Michael Ozor, a 17-year-old outcast, wanders the streets burdened by a life that feels like an endless loop of disappointment. With friends who embody chaos and a heart divided between two compelling girls—one a source of turmoil and the other a rare glimpse of happiness—Michael grapples with feelings of isolation and existential dread in a world where powers define worth. As he prepares for his enrollment in Emox, a school that promises to unlock the supernatural abilities he has yet to awaken, Michael finds himself caught between despair and the yearning for connection. Haunted by his past and disillusioned with love, he vows to stop being a fool and to seek only those who wish to be disturbed. But when a message from a girl he didn’t expect turns his world upside down, Michael must confront not only the ghosts of his emotions but also the darkness that lurks within him. Will he embrace the power that lies dormant inside, or will he succumb to the shadows that threaten to engulf him? Join Michael on his journey of self-discovery, supernatural intrigue, and the quest for genuine connection in a world where every choice has consequences. Will he finally find the love he seeks, or will the hollow veil keep him trapped in despair?

Kilan was born with unique powers that made him the target of many supernatural circumstance face with the death of his parents by hands of a mysterious man he was taken under the care of his grandfather were he trained to avenge his family. 4 years later he was taken under the care of his uncle Macus who enrolled him into St Veniste an all boys high school for a normal start but what he didn't know is that the 'normal' those not really exist in the school. This marks the story of the 7 Shadows.

In a world where emotions take physical form as powerful Echoes, Lyra Thorne, a sixteen-year-old girl marked by a fragmented teardrop birthmark, has always believed she was a Sorrow-Binder—until her powers reveal something far more dangerous. When an attack on her village forces her to unleash a devastating, unstable Echo, she becomes a fugitive, hunted by the oppressive Harmonium, an organization that regulates all Echo-Binders. Joining a rogue group of unregistered Binders, Lyra uncovers the forbidden truths of Despair and Unity—hidden Echoes that defy the world’s rigid system. As her fractured powers grow, Lyra must confront the dark secrets of the Harmonium, the echoes of the past, and her role in shaping a future that could unite or destroy a divided world.

United Nations Interplanetary Command scientists have discovered that Earth will become uninhabitable in 2401. In early 2399, a fleet with experimental technology was assembled to locate an immediately habitable planet. However, the fleet is almost immediately engaged by alien forces. Now facing opposition from a superior foe, the fleet must find a way to defeat the enemy and complete the mission. This story follows three characters: Alpha Nine, a Drengr Super soldier, who's past is so classified that he uses a pseudonym instead of his real name. Mark Helms, another, older Drengr super soldier. He's a legend, even amongst his peers, and probably the most decorated soldier in history. Tacitus Killgore, the captain of the USS Amber Clad, one of the fleet's destroyers. He is an experienced Commander in the United States Space Force. Inspired by Halo and Space Battleship Yamato.