Hold The Dark

A guy who has been in love with his childhood friend for 12 years while pursuing his dream of becoming a streamer meets the person who would become his number one fan-and maybe something more...

Arashi, a young man marked by a painful past, finds himself at the heart of a world where the laws of reality can be manipulated. Raised in a powerful clan, his life is shattered after a family tragedy. Captured and subjected to unimaginable suffering, Arashi is plunged into a whirlwind of unanswered questions. As his journey unfolds, Arashi begins to uncover powers beyond comprehension, leading him on a quest that will forever change the course of his existence. Enrolled in a silent and mysterious war, he must confront forces far greater than himself, all while trying to understand his own destiny. With unpredictable allies and equally powerful enemies, Arashi will face choices that will force him to reevaluate his humanity and his place in an ever-evolving world

Alexander died from his sickly body and was not able to achieve his dream of becoming the protector of his country but was transmigrated with a dark dragon which would either corrupt his mind to do evil or he was able to resist and use it for good

Vardy, a shut - in loner, seeks refuge in Rune Quest, an RPG game where he transforms from weak to strong as a Dark Warlock. Soon after he enrolled at White Oak Academy, he faced discrimination alongside his peers in the Frame Initiative. Eventually, he unlocks a powerful system that grants him the abilities from his game avatar.

In the dark forests of Avarinth, the lone archer Alec watches over Lady Evelyne Blackthorne, the last of her noble bloodline. She believes him to be a stalker—until she learns the truth: he has been protecting her from the monstrous Veilborn, creatures drawn to her ancient lineage. Fate takes a cruel turn when Evelyne is wed to Prince Aldric of Caldris, only to be betrayed and sentenced to execution upon the discovery of her connection to Aradon the Dark, the long-lost king of monsters. On the brink of death, Alec returns to rescue her, setting off a chain of events that will shake the kingdom. With her home destroyed and her past unearthed, Evelyne embraces her true power, awakening the monsters who once worshipped her ancestor. With an army at her side, she storms the capital, dethroning the corrupt royal family who once murdered her parents. Now, as the ruler of Caldris, she must decide—will she lead with vengeance, or will she forge a new destiny for her bloodstained kingdom?

Behind the grandeur of Harrow Elite High School lies a dark organization—The Dark Game. A forbidden group run by certain individuals, responsible for ruining the life of a student named Laura. After months of disappearing from the world’s view, Laura finally decides to return to the school under a new identity—as ‘Abby’ (a new and nerdy student). Will the presence of Calvin—the school’s new teacher—help Laura execute her revenge mission? Or will he become an obstacle in her path?

After a near-fatal accident, Maya begins experiencing vivid dreams that soon prove to be more than just visions—they are glimpses of the future. At first, she dismisses them as coincidences, but when a tragedy she foresaw comes true, she realizes the terrifying truth: the future cannot be changed. Desperate for answers, Maya tracks down Dr. Elias Varman, a neuroscientist who mysteriously vanished after studying near-death experiences. He reveals a shocking truth—he once had the same visions but chose to abandon them before he saw something he couldn’t escape: a vision of Maya herself. Now, with a cryptic drawing of her own impending fate and a shadowy figure haunting her dreams, Maya must race against time to uncover the meaning of her visions before she is pulled into something far darker than she ever imagined. Because this time, the future isn't just showing her what will happen. Something is watching her. And it's waiting...

[Congratulations, you now have a system.] [Deploying Starter Pack.] [Two Perks Received.] "I can level up and I am probably the only one?" "Boy, sign me up! Who expected this kind of miracle in 2025?" Frizz, your average convenience store clerk, suddenly has a system. He is neither a genius nor a prodigy, but that won't stop him. He will still work hard, for the sake of leveling up. However, there are no monsters, no gates, no fantastical beings, and lastly no mystical equipment. It's just Frizz in his boring mundane reality and a system, fighting the already present evil in real life. To make things worse, He slowly realized that his system isn't all that benevolent.

Lucas Holt is a 17-year-old street basketball player with mediocre talent but dreams of making it to the NBA. Ridiculed by his high school team for his awkward play, his only friend Marcus - a fellow fringe player and “brother” - betrays him at a tryout, plagiarizing his play ideas and stealing his spot in the draft. He plagiarizes his tactical ideas and steals a spot on the team. Meanwhile, his crush on Elena, the girl next door, grows distant as he becomes obsessed with basketball. When Lucas hits rock bottom, he meets a mysterious retired player** Rayne “The Hawk” and begins a brutal training program. As he rises to prominence, new betrayals, financial temptations, and injuries ensue. ...... CORE CONFLICT: “Is basketball redemption, or just another abyss?”

Sanjay Pathak who is one of the successful businessmen and millionaires in the world got killed by an unknown sniper gunshot when he was in his car. He dies while accumulating a lot of regrets and sadness in his life's journey to become a millionaire. Unexpectedly, he was reincarnated into a western fantasy world which was filled with swords and magic. In his new body, as Daris Darkhold, a 7 year old peasant boy who had a similar appearance as him when he was young. To his surprise, he's born with incredible soul affinity and possesses the rarest magic — Black Magic which was hailed as Satan's Magic in this world. As the regret of never being filial son to his past parents… He takes responsibility to become the greatest Dark Magi and tries to return back to his real earth while adjusting to his current parents. But The Dark Magic he possesses acts as a symbiote which often lures him for infinite power and becomes a monster!

The land has been plagued by various beasts that roam the lands at night, hunting those who sleep and those who wander alone. Child, Teen, Adult, or Elderly. These beasts will hunt them all down not out of hunger, nor out of hate, but out of pure joy. For to them, man and woman are just creatures born on this world for them to play with. Nothing more and nothing less.

[ WSA Entry ] Zain Miller died as a broken man. But death was not the end. Reborn into a brutal fantasy world where humans are mere prey for monstrous beings like Undead, Corrupted, and, Dragon. Zain is given a second chance. This world is corrupted by Aether, a mysterious energy that invaded the planet Pandora years ago with Eight Divine Idols, as it fuels both unimaginable power and unspeakable horrors. Mc Titles: The Coward, Dark Apostle, Anamoly, One-Eyed Monarch, Fate Devourer, Master Of Nightmare, The Cursed Child Of Darkness, Enemy Of Universe, Betrayer Of Humanity, Father Of Cursed. --- System checked Reincarnation checked No Harem checked Slow paced story checked Ruthless Mc checked --- Instragram: 12thFailedGenius Discord: 12thFailedGenius

The world has ended. God has abandoned us and Hell has risen from the depths. Humanity is lost. Forsaken in a world that is accursed, fallen, and doomed. In a dead world, is there something to live for ? To endure through this endless torment ?. For this is the beginning of the end. The new age of darkness.

Getting married a couple of months after their parents set them up at a birthday party, Rosa explores the complexities of her marital life and struggles as she balances her new-found reality.

Sofia, the elegant and graceful mafia princess, finds herself trapped in a world of duty and obligation. Her heart longs for freedom, but her family's honor weighs heavily upon her. Antonio Cattaneo, the notorious and feared mafioso, stands before her as the embodiment of her fate. As they stand together in the opulent ballroom, Sofia's eyes meet Antonio's piercing gaze, filled with a mixture of power and danger. The room seems to hold its breath, as if aware of the weight of their impending union. Sofia's mind races with uncertainty, questioning if there could ever be love in such a union. Will she find a way to break free from the chains of tradition and follow her heart, or will duty prevail and bind her to a life she never desired?

Vexx looked around and saw nothing exept darkness. After a while Vexx saw a message in front of him [Welcome Vexx would you like to accept the challenge to inherit the Dark Tyrants lineage] Vexx looked down and saw that he had nothing to live for. He had no familly no Soulabillity no Friends "Yes!" After that his life whould change but he culden't tell if it was better or worse.

Samuel, son of the Shadow God and the Demon Goddess, was sent to the mortal world due to a dark plot by a forgotten god. This god planned to use Samuel's body to obtain the power he had long desired. A powerful battle between the two gods ensued, resulting in a massive explosion and Samuel's expulsion through a portal to Laguna. There, he was found by Allen Casas and Maria Jane Reyes, who became his new family. As Samuel grew, his unusual abilities became apparent. His adoptive parents realized he was no ordinary child. However, they were unaware of Samuel's true origins-his status as the only child of the Shadow God and the Demon Goddess. A mysterious destiny awaits Samuel, a destiny that will connect him to the world of the gods and his true identity. Samuel is a cheerful young man, ready to face any challenge, possessing extraordinary courage. He fears no one except a girl named Shane. He once rescued Shane from danger in the forest, forging a close friendship. However, he feels a unique fear towards Shane, especially when she's angry-a fear unlike any he's experienced before. A mystery surrounds Shane, one that Samuel can't unravel. Shane is a powerful woman, the only one who can match Samuel in combat. They often test each other's strength, a competition that sparks a unique feeling between them. Samuel's affection for Shane drives him to become stronger, to protect the girl who has left an indelible mark on his heart.

A young king sits upon his throne, but power is never truly given—it is taken, earned, or unearthed from the ruins of those who failed before. In his hands lies an ancient book, its pages whispering secrets only the worthy may claim. But knowledge is a double-edged sword, and what lurks within the ink may shape him… or consume him. Elsewhere, beneath the cold embrace of an endless abyss, another boy descends. The waters press in, heavy as fate itself. He does not thrash, does not surrender. Instead, he waits, lungs burning, muscles screaming—until the moment to rise comes. And when it does, he does not merely surface. He ascends. One walks the path of shadows, the other climbs toward the unknown. Two destinies, carved in defiance of limits. But the higher one soars, the deeper the other falls. And when the moment comes, when their paths inevitably cross—will the sky darken, or will the night be pierced by light?

the light is going out quickly and it's midnight. the age of darkness is here.All seems lost. All seems an endless pit of agony. But peace be still, hope is lighting a light, a different type of light...in this adventure of loss and gain, darkness and findings, it is futile to refuse holding onto the light even if you don't know it's origin until this light begins to burn

SHE KILLED HIM! BUT WHY? EVARA DAVIDSON IS GOING TO FIND OUT ABOUT ALL THIS NOT KNOWING IF SHE WILL BE ALIVE OR DEAD.

Zara embarks on a treacherous journey to save her brother’s soul from the clutches of the underworld. Haunted by guilt and aching with remorse, she finds an unlikely ally in Death himself—a brooding, intriguing figure with secrets as dark as the abyss they traverse. As they plunge through the frigid depths of Eldris and into the heart of Hades, Zara and Death uncover the haunting truths of each other’s pasts. Bound by a fragile trust, they face a choice: risk everything to rewrite their fates or let their sins condemn them. But salvation always comes at a price, and in the realm of the damned, nothing is ever truly what it seems.

In the land of Orsus, where the strong protect the weak under the light of The Essence, peace and prosperity seem assured. But beneath the surface, darkness stirs. Orsus is haunted by the memory of Enyos, the mightiest protector who fell in a brutal battle against the mysterious "Witnesses," beings from a shattered world ravaged by the Bright Dark. The Essence grants rings of power to the chosen few, but even these gifts may not be enough to defend against the coming storm. A chilling prophecy foretells the arrival of a Prophet born of two opposing forces, destined to either destroy Orsus or reshape it entirely. In this tale of power, prophecy, and peril, the line between light and dark blurs, and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. The Legend of Atenyos begins—a journey that will challenge the very foundations of Orsus and its people. Upload schedule: Novel will be a updated with one guaranteed chapter weekly that drops on Sunday, although some weeks will have more than one chapter dropping

Raj Darkthrone is an archaeologist whose obsession with forbidden knowledge drives him to the edge of the world on his final expedition. Betrayed by fate, he finds himself cast into a realm unlike any other—a world ruled by power, ancient secrets, and untold dangers. Reborn in a mysterious land brimming with powerful warriors, magicians, and shadowy forces, Raj must navigate this perilous new existence. Equipped with only his cunning and a deep well of knowledge, he sets out on a path of ambition and survival. But power in this world comes at a cost, and those who seek it are rarely left unscathed. Raj’s journey is one of transformation, as he steps deeper into the unknown, unearthing dark secrets that could either elevate him beyond imagination—or consume him entirely. In a world where strength rules and only the ruthless rise, how far will one man go to carve his place in history? Cover: AI generated (I am a beginner, writing my first novel. This story is a passion project born from my love for mystery, adventure, and dark fantasy. While I’m still learning and improving, I hope readers will enjoy the journey. If you come across any grammar mistakes, please handle them and immerse yourself in the world of The Dark Ascendant.)

7 Forgotten Knights must be found by a princess and her Dark Knight to recreate history and defeat the oppressor to once again claim what is rightfully theirs. But as all stories have a defined course of action the fulfilment of the prophecy will require a sacrifice for only 7 Knight should survive.

Lucian Blackwood has always lived in the shadow of his ruthless family, but when he’s disowned and given a chance to reclaim his inheritance, he faces an impossible task: infiltrate the life of Elena Hart, an enigmatic heiress, and destroy her trust. Elena, thrust into the world of power and betrayal after inheriting her late father’s empire, is determined to uncover the truth behind his mysterious death. But as Lucian worms his way into her life under a false identity, he discovers she’s not the naïve target he expected. Torn between his family’s demands and the growing bond with the one woman who can truly see him, Lucian faces a dangerous choice. When secrets unravel, and betrayals cut deep, will Lucian fight for the love that could redeem him, or will the sins of his past consume them both?