Shifting Sands Twilight

In the war-ravaged world of Elloria, balance teeters between light and darkness. The land still bears the scars of a legendary conflict—one where William Blackwell, the Abyssal Sovereign General, defeated the Four Horsemen, the Seven Dragon Overlords, and the Dragon Queen Tiamat before rebuilding his homeland of Nox. Now, years later, his son Caelum Blackwell stands on the precipice of his own destiny. A new legend is about to unfold.

Suddenly exposed on all the top news websites and social media platforms globally, 'Return Order's Notes' leads to a revolutionary virtual reality game. Game Name: 'Dark Sand' Game Type: Oriental fantasy historical theme, featuring a certain degree of soulslike difficulty and roguelike gameplay in a role-playing game. Requirements for recruiting beta players: Good mindset, quick reactions, strong stress resilience, a certain amount of historical knowledge, excellent physical condition. The most crucial requirement: superb acting skills, preferably at an Oscar-winner level! Special Reward: Among the beta players, the one with the most excellent simulated completion performance can undergo the ultimate trial and, after a perfect recording, have it presented to the public in film form, fulfilling your dream of becoming an Oscar winner! Players are complaining, they have never seen a game with such high entry barriers! What they don't know is that their every action in the game will truly affect both history and reality.

There lived a feeble boy on the streets who struggled to survive, but couldn’t give up on life despite how harsh the going got, trying to survive death which loomed closer by the second. Even then, how long can one really survive hunger? So, he reluctantly welcomed his ultimate demise during a heavy rainy afternoon. Thunder crackled and lightning flashed, which casted the shadow of someone near him; as he lifted his gaze to see whom it belonged to, he saw a girl with soulless eyes, holding onto a bloody knife, who granted him with the peace he so very desired.

At Grimsley City... A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

Being a princess, Elena has always known that her future was set in stone: an arranged marriage with a noble, a life of duty and obedience, a throne to share with a man she never chose. But when her mother, the formidable Queen Isabella, announces that her wedding will take place sooner than expected, she realizes she no longer has the luxury of waiting. She must flee or be trapped forever in a gilded cage. Her nighttime escape leads her to the capital’s underworld, a realm she has never known, ruled by poverty, danger, and the law of the strongest. There, she crosses paths with Raven, a fearless, defiant, and insolent thief. At first, they are allies out of necessity, but as they spend time together, a forbidden bond begins to form between them. In a world where love between two women is an absolute taboo, where a princess cannot fall for an outlaw, Elena and Raven must make a choice: defy a kingdom or lose each other forever.

Shiva was a 28-years old ordinary man who died in a car crash and was reborn with the power of Ghost Rider in the Twilight and TVD (The Vampire Diaries) world. . . . Arthur's Note: My grammar may not be the best, but I'm working on improving it. I don't own any of the characters, only my original character (OC). I would appreciate feedback and support if you enjoy the story. I will be updating it three to four days a week.

Javier Rodriguez ~ Ruthless. Fearful. Callous. - "I know I don't deserve you, but I still won't let you go." Giorgia Torrini ~ Delicate. Graceful. Innocent. - "Isn't dying better than marrying him?" Atlast the time comes when the Mexican Cartels and the Famiglia are expected to join hands by making a deal to expand their territories. But this deal has become the worst nightmare of Giorgia as she is supposed to marry the future Capo of the Mexican Cartels - Javier Rodriguez who is worse than death itself. Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Giorgia's brightness disple his darkness or will Javier's darkness ruin her in it? ____________________________________ Tropes~ • Mafia Romance • Arranged Marriage • Grumpy X Sunshine • Forced Proximity ____________________________________

Once, in an age beyond memory, there was a man who held the world in his grasp—a being so powerful that even the gods bowed in reverence. He carved the path upon which civilization would rise, merging benevolence with an unmatched might that reshaped the very fabric of existence. Yet, as swiftly as he vanished, the world began to forget him. His legacy now lingers only in whispered echoes—a reminder of an era when one man's power defined the fate of all there was.

Reincarnation sickness, a rare affliction of a powerful soul, where memories of one or more past lives blend into dreams. Dream-walking, a nearly uncontrollable magic that makes connecting to others with the same magic as easy as dreaming. Which dreams were once her reality, which could influence her present, and which are merely dreams?

Life’s weird when you’re an Animalis. Sure, you’ve got the superhuman strength and the cute ears that people can’t resist—but all it really means is that restocking beer and tobacco shelves during the graveyard shift is slightly less painful. I’m Sasha, just a twenty-one-year-old guy trying to get through another night at the convenience store without passing out or dealing with too much drama. But then she walked in—a tall, intimidating customer who managed to look like she stepped out of a magazine while ordering eight packs of tobacco. One awkward encounter later, and I’m bleeding, dizzy, and questioning every life choice I’ve ever made. In a world where having animal features is the new normal, I’m still trying to figure out where I fit in. Spoiler: it’s probably not face-first on the floor.

On his first day as a university professor, Tariq Mathis plans to lead a Myth Studies class. But when a mysterious voice interrupts his lecture, the world shifts. The voice announces the start of the 4th God War, where ancient gods will battle for dominance, and humanity will undergo painful transformations, choosing sides in the conflict.

Amberfield is a city of secrets, and Masha Montclair has learned to keep hers well. By day, she works in an apothecary. By night, she experiments with forbidden magic—until an old friend, now a wealthy merchant, draws her into the shadows of a powerful magical order. But when her curiosity leads her to a forgotten underground chamber, she unknowingly awakens something ancient—a vampire bound by vengeance. As whispers of blood magic and lost talismans surface, Masha is caught in a dangerous game where knowledge is power, and power is a deadly trap. With enemies lurking in the dark and uneasy alliances forming, she must decide who to trust before the city’s secrets consume her. But in a world where monsters wear many faces, will she uncover the truth before it's too late? "The past never stays buried... and neither do the dead." Original Title: Veil of Twilight Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Vampire Fiction, Magical Fiction (Although labeled as 'fantasy romance' by the platform, my story is actually a work of pure fantasy and it does not focus on romance) Themes: Revenge, Betrayal, Friendship Length: Short Story/Novella Note: This book has slow updates due to the unpredictable schedule of the author. Updates are not consistent and may take a few weeks or months. This is the first draft of the story so you may see errors. Copyright 2023 by JA.

In a world where ancient Malay martial arts intertwine with mystical forces, Aina Batrisya, a teenage girl of mixed Malay-Chinese descent, discovers an extraordinary gift—she can perceive the Aura of Semangat Energy. Born with only one functioning eye, she is fated to wield a power that ebbs and flows with the cycles of the moon. When a powerful artifact, the Gendang Pahang, is stolen from the National Museum, Aina is thrust into a hidden war between the Persatuan Gerhana, a ruthless syndicate stealing mystical relics, and the Orang Bunian, enigmatic forest guardians. At the heart of this conflict stands Rahim Tempurung, a deranged archaeologist turned warlord, seeking to resurrect the lost kingdom of Gangga Negara using forbidden magic. Guided by the mysterious Tok Rimau, a hermit warrior who holds the secrets of forgotten silat techniques, Aina embarks on a perilous journey through both the physical and spiritual realms of Malaysia. From the misty peaks of Gunung Ledang to the ruins of Kota Gelanggi, she must master the Seven Forms of Semangat Energy—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Roots, Stars, and Dreams—to reclaim her lineage and prevent a catastrophic war. But as betrayal lurks among her closest allies and hidden truths about her ancestry unravel, Aina faces the ultimate question—will she embrace her destiny as the Pendekar Matahari Senja, or will she be consumed by the very power she seeks to control? With Kerambit Bulan, a sentient crescent-shaped dagger, and the legendary Selendang Sari Nabawi, a sacred cloth woven with the resilience of ancient warriors, Aina must stand against dark forces that threaten not just her homeland, but the balance between the mortal and spirit realms. A story of war, heritage, and self-discovery—The Twilight Sun Warrior is an epic fantasy that blends the elegance of traditional Malay silat with the wonder of mythical realms.

Having had the ability to see ghosts for as long as she can remember, Katherine is thrown into a world of mystery, horror, and temptation when a series of macabre murders occur in her small town in England. The truth behind the trail of death and the nature of her own abilities shakes this girl's world as she tries to learn more about the supernatural side of the world, the strange alliances that exist within it, and perhaps find love along the way.

Some children are born with a bright future. I am not.

In collapsing spacetime, {Linhe}—a woman with cybernetic prosthetics—trades quantum-state memories through a convenience store vending machine, desperate to reclaim her mother’s final moments. {Mingjing}, a memory recovery agent, exposes the "immortality protocol" as a cruel experiment: Linhe’s transactions funnel pain into the Stardust Sea to sustain her mother’s fading consciousness. Plunging into memory vortices, they discover their symbiotic origin—split from the same primal code. Behind the Bronze Door lies the truth: Mother transformed herself into stardust, while her daughter became a vessel for cultivating sorrow. Shattering the trade system, they release memories back to the Stardust Sea. Sand grains morph into dandelion seeds sprouting translucent shoots in asphalt cracks, as stardust dew on the store’s glass whispers forever: "The sand knows all answers."

In a land where ancient traditions and mystical forces intertwine, a young warrior awakens in a dense, mist-covered forest—bruised, bloodied, and utterly lost. His memories are nothing but fragments, his past a void. Yet, deep within his soul, he feels an undeniable truth—something has been taken from him. A whisper in the wind tells him, “You are not ordinary… You have merely been forgotten.” As he struggles to piece together his identity, he soon realizes he is not just another wanderer. He carries the blood of an ancient lineage, a heritage of power long buried beneath the weight of time. But his strength has been stripped away, locked behind secrets he does not yet understand. His journey will take him through treacherous lands, where mystical warriors, forgotten rituals, and dark forces conspire against him. He must reclaim what was lost, unlock the dormant power within him, and uncover the truth of his forgotten past. But the path to destiny is never easy. Enemies lurk in the shadows, a war brews beneath the surface, and hidden within it all… a fate he never asked for awaits. Will he rise once more, or will he remain a mere echo of the warrior he once was?

Arman, a young man plagued by an incurable illness, has lived his entire life within the safety of his remote village. Weak and frail, he has little hope—until his mentor, Pak Tua Jebat, reveals the existence of a legendary healer said to reside atop Mount Angin. Desperate to find a cure, Arman embarks on a perilous journey beyond the boundaries of his known world. But the path is fraught with dangers. Ancient forests teeming with mystical creatures, shadowy beings whispering omens in the night, and trials that test not only his body but also his spirit stand between him and salvation. Armed only with his keris and the wisdom of his mentor, Arman must face the unknown, learning to fight, survive, and uncover the truth behind his affliction. As he ventures deeper into the Forbidden Valley, Arman realizes that his journey is not merely about healing—it is about destiny. Something dark stirs in the depths of the world, and he may be the only one who can confront it. Will Arman find the cure he seeks, or will his journey unveil a fate far greater than he ever imagined?

Ren Hayashi doesn’t believe in fate. To him, life is nothing more than a series of choices, a script he refuses to follow. But when he meets Aya Tsukishiro—a transfer student with haunting violet eyes—his world begins to unravel. Aya claims they’ve met before. Not once, but countless times. She speaks of a cycle, of memories lost and lives repeated. She tells him that every time, it ends the same way—with his death. Ren dismisses her words as fantasy. Yet, as strange events begin to twist his reality, as déjà vu turns into something darker, he starts to wonder—what if she’s right? Trapped between the past and the future, Ren and Aya must break free from the unseen force that binds them to a fate they never chose. But as the threads of destiny tighten, Ren is left with one terrifying question: If fate is real, can it ever be defied? A story of love, mystery, and a destiny that refuses to be rewritten—Twilit Fates begins now.

Reverse Harem Fantasy. Witch x Beastmen. --- In a realm where magic and desire collide, Aella—an unsuspecting witch—awakens to a strange world. Surrounded by two ferocious-looking giant beasts, she finds herself in an unexpected predicament. Face with the two giant big eaters' set of sharp canines and teeth, she shuddered with trepidation. Her small figure won’t even fill the gap of their teeth! But what’s this? The first creature, a giant black snake with a hiss that could curdle potions, claims her as its mate. “Female, you should be grateful instead of whining! I made you my wife after I save your life with my precious essence,” it insists. “We’ve already united our bodies. You’re mine!” However, Aella isn’t having it. No, she couldn't possibly just accept this! Who in their right mind would suddenly agree to such set up? Her and a beast? She's not even a Disney princess who got lost in the forest finding her father, she's a witch, okay? “W-What? But why me?!” she protests with tears in her eyes. “If you want a wife, why not find a female snake of your kind? I may be skinny, but I’m most definitely not a snake! I can’t! No. I don’t want it! I..." whittled with anxiety, she blurted out without thinking in fear of his deadly glares. Aella swallowed her indignation and clamped her eyes, trembling. Why is he darting her scary looks as if she was the one who did something bad and scammed him off his virginity? Isn't it the other way around?! "Y-You know, ugh... Mr. Snake. I-I'm not saying this out of spite," oh she totally does! "B-But I can't probably marry a snake. I'm a person, while you're a... unique creature? So... I will only marry a human—one with two feet and two hands. Y-You know?" Cold beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, she could hardly explain it. "O-Oh the... that's right… a handsome man too!” she added on an impulse. The least of her worries was them transforming into humans. I mean how can a beast transform into human, right? RIGHT?! It’s just that, instead of getting angry, the two beasts exchange glances and break into grins. Causing Aella to feel ominous with a pounding heartbeat. Suddenly, the crimson bear leans in. “Is that your only requirement?” he asks confidently. "O-Of course...?“ for a moment she felt something wasn't right but brush it off, "You... you can't negotiate with that. I will only marry a handsome man!" exclaimed the girl full of conviction. "Alright, then. But there’s really no need to compare. Trust me, I’m more handsome than my brother.” "Right. I know it would be impossib—uhh… Huuhhh?!" And so begins Aella's adventure in Asteria—a place where myths and magic intertwine, where strength is wisdom, and muscle is the basis of beauty and honor. Dive into this fantastical world, where desire ignites like a spell waiting to be cast!

"It's hot. All i see is sand... this never ending hell. My hell! But why? I... I really don't remember..." They said the world was dying, but to be honest it's already dead. A nameles figure walks in a world of sand and desperation whitout a goal. He only pursue the lost memorys of his past, and too... A little bit of water.

Zero Shift follows the story of Josuke, a powerful hybrid born from a devil and an elf, as he navigates a world divided by ancient rivalries and dark secrets. Together with Unit Zero, an elite squad of young warriors, Josuke battles dangerous foes, uncovers hidden truths about his lineage, and confronts a sinister conspiracy led by the Elders to maintain their grip on power. As Josuke struggles to master his chaotic abilities and balance his dual heritage, he faces betrayal, loss, and the ultimate challenge of becoming a symbol of hope in a universe on the brink of collapse. I would be posting this story on Royalroad https://www.royalroad.com/profile/567006/fictions

Crimson Sands of Seoul is an epic saga where the vibrant pulse of modern Seoul collides with ancient grudges and futuristic ambitions, creating a sprawling urban battleground of loyalty, betrayal, and power. Born in the forgotten slums of the old city, Min-soo is a man forged by hardship and the scars of betrayal. When his closest friend, Ji-hoon, turns traitor in pursuit of the glittering promises of the elite—and whispers hint at the possible betrayal of his cherished lover, So-young—Min-soo’s world shatters. Consumed by a burning desire for retribution, he vows to upend the oppressive regime ruled by the Iron Echelon in Gangnam, a modern citadel of steel and glass where the powerful maintain their grip through surveillance, ritual, and ruthlessness.

Twilight of the Zodiac trilogy: Book 1 · Secrets of Starlit Hearts Book 2 · Shadows of Broken Oaths Book 3 · Echoes of Eternal Flames ※※※ In the mystical Zodiac Archipelago, Seventeen Whitlock faces a dark prophecy after losing her siblings. She must unite with allies, including the enigmatic Draco de Lavissaye, to combat an encroaching darkness. As they harness their magical powers, secrets and forbidden magic threaten to unravel their bond. In a world filled with peril and intrigue, Seventeen must navigate her destiny before the shadows consume her. ※※※ To the Dreamers and the Warriors, To those who dare to challenge fate, navigate the shadows, and embrace the magic of love amidst chaos. May you find your strength among the stars and discover the power of connection in a world where destinies intertwine. Welcome to the Zodiac Archipelago—where every constellation holds a secret, and every heart yearns for its true path. ※※※ The plan is for three books, each ones with around 100 chapters, without counting the auxiliary and extra chapters of additional content. Hope you like the worldbuilding here. The romance is a slowburn in book 1. Make sure to check out all the extra and additional chapters, it'll make your experience more complete and magical. ※※※ Check the auxiliary chapter of trigger warnings, your mental health matters. ※※※ #Fantasy #Romance #Dystopian #Adventure #Revenge #Slowburn #Prophecy #R18 #Magic #Supernatural #Dark #Sarcasm #Friendship #Manipulation #Betrayal #Banter #Action #YoungAdult #CharacterGrowth #ForbiddenMagic #ForbiddenLove #PoliticalIntrigue #FakeIdentities #Spy #Liar #IdentityStruggles #Soulmates #FatedLove #FoundFamily #Zodiac #Constellations #Monsters #Grimoire #ParentalConflict #MommyIssues #DaddyIssues #Loss #Trauma #PTSD #Mystery #Quest #Mythology #Forsaken #ForsakenGods #Danger #Duality #DualPov #Cursed #FatevsFreeWill #Healing #TrustIssues #EmotionalConflict #Desperation #Sacrifice #Rebellion #PowerStruggles #Survival #Frenemies #EnemiestoLovers #EnemiestoFriends #FriendstoLovers #Enchantment #Secrets #Illusions #Worldbuilding #Transformation

Never is her wildest dream would Celeste Takashiro have imagined her mental disorder could be the key to saving a world on the brink of destruction. When she is transmigrated into the body of a celestial goddess, her journey becomes one of transformation as she cultivates her new found abilities alongside her long time friend, whom may or may not be guilty for the assault of dozens of women and girls in this new world. Nonetheless, Celeste must find it in herself to save a world she doesn't belong to, if she ever wants to return home.

In pain was reborn as a new race and in rage she accidentally gained a gang. A whirlwind of emotion mixed with guns in their conquest to the summit that will break the norm It may even dye the oceans and pile up on the lands With a brighter and darker world opened up to her, can time heal the girl's heart that shattered or will she be dragged by her bloody rage for revenge. All we need to care about is pulling them into the red abyss together.

The story, “The Shifting Shadows” is a science fiction adventure that explores the tension between destiny and choice, set in a futuristic world where alternate realities collide. The story follows Kai, a curious and determined protagonist, who stumbles upon a mysterious device capable of revealing and altering future possibilities. As he experiments with the device, he discovers its immense potential and its dark consequences. Kai's discovery draws the attention of a shadowy organization that will stop at nothing to retrieve the device. With the help of a tech-savvy ally, Lia, he delves into the device’s origins, uncovering its power to shift between alternate realities. However, the ability to manipulate futures comes with a dangerous cost, as the boundaries between dimensions begin to blur, threatening both his reality and the alternate worlds.