Rapture

In the Shadows of Rapture When the world is suddenly and violently altered by the mysterious disappearance of millions, those left behind find themselves struggling to comprehend the devastation and spiritual implications. Among them is Elena, a young woman caught between grief and disbelief, and Eliam, a pragmatic survivor who clings to reason even as everything he knows crumbles. As chaos spreads and humanity teeters on the brink, a new and unexpected force emerges: aliens who claim to bring salvation and unity under their enigmatic leader, Xareth. At first, Xareth's arrival brings promises of hope, order, and freedom for those who accept the mark of allegiance. But as the true nature of his reign unfolds, the allure of survival morphs into a chilling realization: submission comes at the price of humanity's very soul. Amidst rampant immorality and a world overtaken by false peace, Elena and Eliam must navigate the fine line between hope and despair, resisting the seductive pull of an easy life under the shadow of oppression. Natural disasters grow in ferocity, the stars themselves threaten to fall, and whispers of a greater truth about the alien invaders begin to surface. Time runs out as the survivors are forced to confront what’s left of their beliefs and grapple with a world that has abandoned prayer and faith. The final countdown arrives with Xareth’s plan revealed in its entirety, leaving humanity with a singular and haunting call to action: repent, or face an unthinkable end. "In the Shadows of Rapture" is a thrilling, apocalyptic tale of survival, betrayal, and the fight for truth in a world that has lost its way. It challenges readers to consider what remains when all hope is gone and pushes them to reflect on their own beliefs when faced with a future as dark as night.

"In the aftermath of the Rapture, a desolate world is left behind, overrun by demons and devoid of hope. But one man emerges with a message of redemption: God offers a final chance for salvation through the Anointed, chosen individuals imbued with supernatural gifts from biblical legends. Imagine wielding the strength of Samson, controlling the animal kingdom like Noah, or harnessing the diverse abilities of Moses. In Shadowlandz, the boundaries between heaven and hell are blurred, and the Anointed must navigate this treacherous landscape to fulfill their destinies. Will they succumb to the darkness or rise as beacons of light in a world gone mad? Dive into Shadowlandz, where the remnants of humanity cling to their last chance for redemption, and the Anointed must confront the ultimate question: what does it mean to be chosen by God?"

Kyros Steele was the strongest warrior in the Omega Kingdom. But when the Great War of All began, this kingdom fell. Kyros was captured. Destined to become a slave through necromancy, Kyros could only curse at his led bitter life. But on his final moments, he meets an eccentric Old Man who claimed to be the God of Time. Much like Kyros, this Old Man was fated for suffering and defeat. Because the God of Time could not be killed, the Great Gods conspired to curse him and make him human first. And so the God of Time escaped but was now human. Even if he used his powerful magic to send his consciousness back in time, he would still be defeated, for his soul was no longer a god but a man. Helpless as his time-traveling rebirth would easily fail, the God of Time offers and asks for Kyros's help. He would send Kyros back along with his own consciousness back in time. This would hide the God of Time from his enemies and give Kyros the chance to fulfill his revenge. Just when the two were about to time travel, a shocking mystery caused the God of Time to marvel in awe. Kyros was not a human but had the bloodline of the most accursed and dangerous race of all. Kyros is the legendary Nephilim. And so begins the Ascension of the Nephilim.

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth. General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence. At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died. So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival. ---- Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

After Eris Endellion gets cancelled as an influencer, her city life turns into hell. She packs her bags and moves to The Hill, a small town away from the city with a lifestyle different from what she's used to. She's warmly welcomed by everyone she meets, but that soon changes when she unknowingly destroys a balance which has been maintained and causes a rapture in what seemed like a well-founded relationship.

The rapture came. The gates of hell swung open, and from them, demons and beasts flooded the world, feasting on the blood of humans and dragging their souls back into the abyss. In the slums of a crumbling dystopian world, a young boy, hungry and desperate to survive, finds himself as a chosen, one of few ordained by the gods to resist the onslaught of demons. However, more than this, is a past engraved into his soul—a fallen angel cast out from heaven for challenging the gods and opposing celestials. How far will he go to regain what he lost? And when the devil calls, will he answer? ------------ __________ Name: Lucian  Sponsors: The Almighty, Lucifer Morningstar  Holy Core: Dormant  Demonic Core: Infernal 1 [1/25 souls required for next tier advance]  Memory: 0.00999% recovered  __________ __________ Holy Core Skills: - Threads of Existence (???) Demonic Core Skills: - Bloodlust (Basic) __________

In a remote village at the foot of a volcano, there is an old house lived in by an old woman named Grandma Rini. The house was known as the "Forbidden House" because of rumors circulating that there was something terrible inside. It is said that anyone who dares to open the door of the house will be covered in curses and disaster. Laras, a curious young girl, doesn't believe the rumors. He was determined to prove that the rumors were just bullshit. One night, Laras and his friends, Rani and Dimas, went to the Forbidden House. In front of the door of the house made of rotten wood, Laras felt doubts. His hands trembled as he held the doorknob. Rani and Dimas tried to stop him, but Laras remained adamant. Slowly, Laras opened the door. Instantly, a strong wind blew and the room was filled with dust. Laras and his friends coughed. When the dust began to settle, they saw a terrible sight. Inside the room, there are piles of human and animal bones. In the middle of the room, there is a wooden box that is locked tightly. Laras' curiosity increasingly peaked. He wanted to know what was in the box. Laras tried to open the wooden box, but Rani and Dimas tried to stop him. They begged Laras to leave the Forbidden House and not open the box. Laras ignored his friends' words. He managed to open the wooden box and found an old book. When Laras opened the book, suddenly a scary female ghost appeared. The female ghost was angry because Laras had opened the box and disturbed her peace. He cursed Laras and his friends with a terrible curse. Laras and his friends tried to escape from the Forbidden House, but they were trapped inside. They must find a way to break the curse and get out of the Forbidden House before it's too late.

Have you ever heard of the African Dragon Queen? Angeline Richmen-Ozigi was your normal everyday 18-year old beauty till her world turns inside out when gets shot while trying to save two kids from being kidnapped, almost dying in the process. Touched by her sacrifice, the 12 Guardians of the 12 Moons heal her and crown her as the reincarnation of the Dragon Mother (Long Mu). Her powers finally re-activated transport her to her rightful place as the new Long Mu. To show his gratitude for saving his grandkids, Master Arthur Long (The White Dragon King) takes her to live with him in America as Ben and Ari's nanny, welcoming her into the Nest as the newest member of his family. She's in raptures when she finds out she was to stay under the same roof as the LOLs, one of the best k-pop boy bands in America, comprising of Daniel, Damien, Dusk, Draco and Dorian. Her beauty endears her to many romantic roller coasters while dodging the bullets of the Triad Underworld and Demons. Suddenly, in the mist of all the drama, the goddess of creation reminds her of a prophecy revealed when she was reborn - she has to choose her mate between the Chosen Three: One is a friend, One is her soul mate, One is the reason she died in the first place; But here's the loophole: whoever is not chosen will die. Who are the Chosen Three? What will be her choice? You don't want to miss this!

Flay Eulser is on the brink of death. Even though he came from a long line of ability users born with a gifted Taming Hand that allows them to tame and control monsters, he was unable to use it and was considered a 'dud' in his tribe. Worst still, he accidentally tamed a Slime! Which is one of the most worthless creatures among all monsters! But the Slime was more than it seemed as it showed an amazing power to turn into a sword and have a consciousness of its own! And as the two unlikely partners struggle to get through the deadly circumstances Flay has led himself into, the two quickly discover that there were more mysteries regarding Flay Eulser himself. Witness the self-discovering, slime-taming, town-building, love-budding and world-saving Tales of the Slime Tamer!

Art cover: https://m.webnovel.com/profile/4323932226?appId=10 In a world forever altered, a catastrophic event, known as the Rapture, tore apart the very fabric of society. Unaware of the impending disaster, Alexander Ponderosa found himself thrust into the heart of chaos while visiting Zamboanga. From the depths of the Earth's fractured crust, legions of demons, monsters, and unimaginable horrors emerged, unleashing unrelenting terror upon humanity. The battle for survival began as civilization desperately fought against the encroaching darkness. However, even the fortified Christian stronghold of Manila fell in the year 2030, succumbing to the overwhelming forces of damnation. Yet, amidst the ruins and despair, a glimmer of hope persisted. Step into a world where shattered settlements cling to existence, their resilience a testament to the unyielding human spirit. Explore the harrowing tales of survivors who defy the odds, their determination and fortitude shining as beacons of light in a darkened realm. Unearth the burning question that hangs heavily in the air: How long can they endure? Embark on a journey alongside these characters as they navigate treacherous landscapes, confront unimaginable horrors, and delve into the depths of their own humanity. In this gripping narrative of resilience and redemption, the fate of humanity teeters on a precipice. Will these survivors muster the strength to reclaim their shattered world, or will they become mere relics of a bygone era? Prepare yourself for an immersive and thrilling adventure in a post-Rapture landscape, where every choice carries weight, and every step could be your last. Welcome to a world where the fight for survival is only the beginning...

A girl about 20 to 21 years old is mourning, lamenting saying for whosoever passes through my life for good or bad may heavens repay you back bountifully and abundantly she is grieved, her heart is tightening, her name is Juni. Juni was a beautiful girl but not like those girls in magazines she has a distinctive personality; one who can laugh at anything, including themselves, and one who is especially kind and caring to others. ... She is a woman who can inexplicably make you feel really good just by being around her, and yet brings such great sadness when she is gone. Everything about her is mesmerizing. Her smile and laugh can stop you dead in your tracks, and her eyes seem to light up the world when they smile. Everything about her redefines perfect. She has the ability to make anyone forget how to breathe. She may cause stomach sickness, headaches, inability to think, weakness of joints/bones- making it hard to stand up straight near her. She had a shapely figure she wasn't slim but with perfect body and curve she was wasp-waisted she had glossy skin she had slender eyebrows her eyelashes were velvety She had sea-nymph ears she had a dainty nose she had shiny, halo-white teeth her fingernails were varnished her hair was black tinted with gold at the lower part she had rapture-blue eyes she had pouting lips syrup-sweet lips. She had a joyous personality with a soothing voice. It was a pity she felt betrayed by her loved ones she was in her state of nightmare hearing someone saying don't cross the ocean for people who wouldn't cross a puddle for you. Do you hear me Juni? she swore in her dreams to have a sweet revenge.

"W-what are y-you doing?" said Meenakshi "Taking what's precious to every girl!" Dhruv growled. With a single move, he teared up her Kurti, exposing her bra. Dhruv looked at her with lust filling in his eyes. Meenakshi tried to resist him by moving her arms and legs, but he pinned her legs too with his own. He leaned in and harshly sucked her lips, biting them hard under his teeth. He pinched his waist, making her scream which gave his tongue entry into her mouth. He raptured her whole mouth with his tongue, enjoying the pleasure it gave to him. Meenakshi groaned in pain. He released her mouth and slid to her neck, biting and kissing it down. Meenakshi hissed in pain, trying to move her hands from his grip. She was feeling the same sensation coming back to her. The feeling of vulnerability. She couldn't take it. Hot tears streamed down her eyes. ********* A single promise! Who knew that one promise would change the fate of the International Mafia lord Dhruv and a simple Indian girl Meenakshi. Fate tied them under the strings of marriage during their childhood and after twenty years, they are supposed to live the promise. Dhruv is the complete definition of ruthless while Meenakshi is the harbinger of love. Being complete opposites, how can love happen? Yet Meenakshi finds herself falling for his charms. But being in love with Dhruv was like being in love with danger. She had to face every blow coming from him, each time her heart shredding another piece of pain. And with each passing moment, she found herself falling deeper into the well. Will Meenakshi ever succeed melting the stone-hearted mafia? Will love happen? Or fate has yet play it's dirty game? Cover Credit : Image solely belongs to its creator.

Broken by tragedy, Isla is forced to move to Texas and live with her Aunt. Will her new school’s sexy hometown football hero be able to mend her raptured heart?

A war to shake all wars is coming. The strongest, most feared creature known to man is destroying the planet and dividing those who inhabit it. It's up to Abel Lancaster and four chosen kings to unite the world and fight the darkness before it too late!

There once was an empire, a home of one of the creatures that started mystery and Legend, witches. There once WAS, until men turned legend to reality. Until their existence was no longer concealed by twilight but rather exposed by the coaxed effulgence of men.  Destructions of man made history the year witches were discovered. Upon a peaceful mass of hidden creatures, their end came upon them within a twinkle of an eye. The year, sixteen ninety three, the year the Salem Witch Trial took place.  Must have seemed as the end, but what end is given without a beginning? They say just 'one' made it out. A single persona of the witchcraft race. Upon her, the rage of her lost ones is bestowed. Into the void of creation, she vanished, not to hide, but to get ready for war. Under her royalty, five Elders exist, elders who are to gather all possible information as they can have, information on the weakness of men and how they can be ended. The witch exists under the shadows of her elders, her face never to be seen, until the countdown elapses, until the day of wrath befalls.  Her significance has been executed as in perpetuum and crowned as victor ludorum, one which men fear. She is a legend, preparing to devour, but what if there is another.  One whose past life has been entombed by the tales of history arises, p'rhaps his existence holds no past, at least at the given time. A human having the tales of Witches embedded in him, but all forgotten and washed away for they were embedded as his past. His visions are perhaps mankind's only hope. The thing is, his visions are not just visions...They are past, present and future merged together.  Will he be man's given savior? What tales does his vision hold to rapture? What exactly is the beginning to the tale of nightmare which rained upon the land of Witches?

(ON HOLD) He sat on a tree looking out into the open plain where the moons hand touched the tall grass, He suddenly jumped into the air and landed within a tall field of grass. He swung the dark dark blade, a wicked aura covering it to the side across the tall field, the tall grass in front of him fell to the side cut in two pieces. He sensed something and spun to the side, his clothes fluttering up into the air as a spear suddenly appeared from within the void of the tall grass and gaining momentum flew toward him and went straight under his armpit creating a hole in his clothes and the creating a giant deep ravine in the ground where it struck. He’d stop his spin and swung the saber down in that direction, the constant motion of his robes flew in a curve within the air which was followed by a straight black sinister line that followed the sword. His black hair suddenly straightened into the air at the end of his motion, a brilliant red gigantic spiritual wave was conjured in front of him inside of the grassy plane illuminating his face and then sending the wave in the direction of his opponent. The grass and ground tore apart in front of him and his opponent was revealed to be standing meters away in front of him with a spear held out raised horizontally. The grass behind him was falling onto the ground where spirit wave direction was pointed. “You are truly experienced and skilled.” He touched his sword gently, and smirked. His opponent abruptly dropped the spear and his arms drooped to his side, his legs then began to tremble and fail his knees touching the ground while he coughed up blood the organs inside of him should be raptured. He took steps forward and appeared infront of his opponent, flicking his blade with his wrist his opponents head would fall to the side “You just didn’t have enough.” __ I don't own the picture. This is an R-18 novel, and as thus contains a variety of fantasies. Anyway, Come and join are main character find himself within the cultivation world.

The Rapture had finally come, the whole world has changed once again. Will we be able to survive this new world? Read more and find out!

The world is a dark and scary place, especially after the rapture. Evil reigns supreme as few attempt to restore order. Join Warner, a Fallen Angel, in his quest to save the world from Lucifer's grasp.

Believers in the end times often see it come true, if only for them

Moonfall. The City of Hell and Hope. A goliath metropolis, home to the biggest light in the world, the Foundry. A well of infinite energy that bleeds prosperity into everything it touches. No one knows truly the workings behind it, least of all Lyle. A discarded young war veteran left to fend for himself in this dense concrete jungle. Burdened with PTSD and non-sensical hallucinations Lyle's life was over before it began. But something real lurks within the madness. Pillars of Rapture is an epic fantasy book I'm working on. Any feedback is much appreciated! World Map --> https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Ft7pbj2n1kyeb1.jpg

To Be Determined

Raze, a skilled and lethal angel assassin, is sent to eliminate Kimberly, a beautiful and determined human. However, their encounter sparks an unexpected passion. Kimberly, struggling to overcome her dark past, finds herself drawn to Raze's mysterious and brooding nature. As they navigate the treacherous world of angels, vampires, and demons, Raze and Kimberly must confront their own demons and make a choice between love and duty.

It was the 25th of October 2005, a day now known as 'That Fateful Day,' when the world was plunged into chaos. Billions of voices screamed and echoed with otherworldly chants as an inexplicable force chose individuals to serve a broken god, turning them into twisted versions of angels. With no regard for life, the angels mercilessly killed many, leaving just a few survivors. Eric arrived in the settlement of West Arvada, carrying his dying child, as his fight for survival truly began.

This is a dark erotic revenge romance novel with a psychological twist* A dark and painful past! A devastating secret! And a broken girl. Aurora is focused on revenge, after all the tears and pain Nicolai Mitchell Lucious has caused her. She intends to give it all back in ten folds but she knows everything isn't what it seems. With a painful past that continues to still haunt her and a struggle for her to find herself stuck in a world of no rules or laws whatsoever and where family honor meant everything. Bound by her revenge to a man who threatened and builied her life and now threatens to steal her soul and also her heart... She needs and craves for vengeance. As her sanity becomes more fragile, she believes enacting her revenge on her bully would bring her peace and put a stop to everything. But the very person she doesn't want to allow inside her shattered psyche pushed his way in. Just like he always does... As the 7 trails of life begins it cycle. Will Aurora be able stop it in time. Or will the Gods decide their fate! Journey with Aurora and Nicolai as their story unfolds and the truth is revealed. It's definitely not one you'll be expecting!

In a world plunged into chaos by a civil war between goddess-like witches, Humanity faces extinction. Monsters run rampant. Various factions battle for control of the planet. Walking Calamities, that remained asleep for centuries are stirring. A chosen one has vowed to save the world, but can the world even survive long enough to be saved?

An ending at the beginning of forever. A Students journey through what's to come .

"Would God give us powers just to watch us suffer?", that's what Negusa ponders as he gazes across his cursed world! In the year 1912, a phenomenon called Das Ìhè, a light that grazed the Earth, granted a limited amount of humans the ability to control the elements of nature itself. Unbeknownst to the recipients of the gift, the blessing of the light exposed a cursed underbelly the world chose to hide beneath the shadows. When faith finally exposes him to that cruel reality, Negusa is faced with coming to terms with his preconceived notion of the human heart, as his old way of life comes to an end!

You are the last living human being left on Earth after an inexplicable rapture like event.