A Grin In The Dark

When this world was created far long ago, different species battled to become dominant. In the end, the species that achieved that goal were dragons, demons, and, finally, humans. Every species is different, but there's one thing they all have in common their magic drive. Drives are the power in this world everyone has at least one... well except one boy.

"I was called evil just because I killed a few Gods—Is that right?!! "My actions were justified. Who wants to worship beings who are nothing but power-hungry tyrants?" "So, I slayed them." *Haha!* After a battle that shook the Earth beyond anything recorded in history, the most feared entity—a rogue god—was finally vanquished: the God of Darkness. With his defeat, demi-gods and gods finally found peace, relieved of the threat he once posed. But peace came at a cost. As punishment by the supreme gods, Azrael, the rogue god, was transmigrated into a human body. Stripped of his divine powers, he now had to start from scratch, trapped in a mortal shell that could not sustain the will and power of a god. Just when all seemed lost, a new hope arose. [Ding!!] [New body sustainable unlocked: Reptilian skin] [20% of power gained] [Mission: eradicate all living things in a 20 mile radius] "I am coming for you all!!" **** [Note: Please don't forget to add to your library, and support thank you]

Justin, a skilled gamer, is pulled through a dimensional gate into a dungeon resembling his favorite game—just three days before the end of the world. Faced with monsters and ancient magic, he rises from novice to the most feared dark magus , surpassing all others. Witness his unstoppable journey to ultimate power as he races against time and destiny.

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

[sexual content and lemons warning] Warning: Sexual content, lemons, MILFs, Genius Mc. Voldrak, once a formidable outer immortal, finds himself betrayed by those he trusted most and cast down to the Base Realm—the lowest and most wretched of all realms. Stripped of his power, his wealth, and his freedom, Voldrak awakens as a slave in the human world, a realm where the weak suffer and the strong rule. All that remains of his former glory is a faint trace of his dark powers and a CURSED DUAL-CULTIVATION technique—a technique he despises above all else. Faced with the prospect of a slow death and his bitter thirst for revenge, Voldrak has no choice but to wield the forbidden power he abhors. As he stares at the Notifications shimmering before him and then at the woman lying at his feet, his face twists with fury and resolve. "I will use you," he growls, his voice as cold as the abyss. Yet, to his surprise, the woman nods fervently, her eyes burning with a fire of her own. "Use me," she echoes, "as long as I can gain enough power to seek my revenge too." Now, with vengeance as his only guide, Voldrak embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his lost power and build an army strong enough to challenge the Inner Immortals who betrayed him. But with each step he takes, the cursed technique claws deeper into his soul, threatening to warp his mind and twist his desires. But what happens when one of his wives dies and he realizes that he can no longer be bound to a system that insists on snatching his body instead of helping him to power up? Sacrificing the two people he swore to protect, he makes a pact with the devil, discovers his hidden identity and discovers the truth in his missing memories. Fueled with renewed rage against the ones who tossed him down from his ultimate seat of power as the overall ruler of the Superior immortals, Voldrak's soul is blackened beyond repair. He kills his body and gets a second chance, one paved in blood, gore and completely devoid of mercy. [Minion Subjugation System Activated} [Stella-Sixth rank soldier has been defeated. Would you like to absorb her powers directly or turn her into a mindless minion} [If dissatisfied you can also turn her into a busy-bee, a money-maker, Core enhancer or a magnificent member of your harem} His power increases as he slowly conquers the high-mortal realm one person at a time but the three Superior immortals are unwilling to let him amass power in a way that would threaten their reign.

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

Raven is trapped in a mysterious facility, accused of killing her parents. With fragmented memories and a blurred past, Raven navigates the facility's sinister forces, seeking answers and protection for herself and her younger sister, Hannah.

I was caught in the darkness since I was young, only lived for the evil purposes of my master. I was then assigned a task to venture out of the darkness and become a spy. Unexpectedly, my new mistress and her family shown me love and warmth I have never experienced before, a strange yet beautiful feeling. Her family, friends and herself shown me that every person can still escape that wrenched place as long as you are determined to break through it. For this reason, I begin my journey on discovering the secrets that have been buried for years. each and every secret that could shake the whole continent.

In a world where the chosen one has defeated the demon lord and brought peace to the realm, now 500 years have passed since the demon's defeat. Aetheria, the world, appears peaceful, but is it truly so?

Risa Nakagami, an 18-year-old farm girl, is eagerly preparing for her sister’s arrival and the upcoming Christmas season. Living a simple yet fulfilling life with her family and her childhood friend, Aaron, she has everything she could wish for. On Christmas day, just as Risa is about to return home with her sister and new lover during a serene walk, a tragic accident claims her life. Awakening in an unfamiliar world, Risa discovers she has been reincarnated as Stella Bushido, the Princess of Lunia. With her memories of her past life intact, she faces the challenge of adapting to her new identity and responsibilities. In the world of Utalia, where Lunia resides, Stella must navigate palace intrigues, political alliances, and the looming threat of rivalling forces that seek to destabilize her realm. Join Stella's journey as the Queen of Lunia, and her reign as the Dark Queen of Arcania in this ultimate tale. --------------------- This was long overdue, and just like Luscious Ambition, this is the ULTIMATE version of Stella's story coming with an entirely new ending and new world-building! To all the Stella fans, I'm giving Stella a proper story, truly.

The protagonist wakes up from a deep slumber to find the world destroyed. He begins to struggle for survival, encountering all sorts of bizarre creatures along the way. Amidst the onslaught of mutated beasts, satellite weapons, and biochemical attacks, he fights to stay alive. In this surreal post-apocalyptic world, the joys and sorrows of ordinary people also unfold

In the wake of the cataclysmic apocalypse that devastated humanity, the sudden emergence of the enigmatic and malevolent 'Hollows' posed an unprecedented and dire threat to the surviving population. These mysterious beings, with the unsettling ability to shift into various forms – from ferocious creatures to ethereal specters – added a layer of complexity to the peril faced by the shattered remnants of society. Amidst this escalating danger, a distinct group known as 'Theurgists' rose, harnessing arcane powers rooted in the very essence of nature. Shrouded in mystery, Theurgists emerged as the last line of defense against the encroaching Hollow threat, their abilities offering a glimmer of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Under the guidance of the global authority, the Omni, a sweeping initiative was launched to combat the Hollow menace. The formation of the Ark Knights, an elite cohort of Theurgist champions, signaled a critical turning point in the ongoing struggle for survival. Tasked with stemming the Hollow incursion and preserving humanity's dominion, the Ark Knights embarked on a hazardous quest to secure a future free from the specter of annihilation. Forced by circumstances beyond his control, Kandril found himself thrust into the heart of this tumultuous conflict, compelled by familial duties to embrace his destined role as a Theurgist in the relentless battle against the encroaching forces of oblivion.

the journey of a teen who struggles to find her roots

In the Kingdom of Cavalon, ruled by lycanthropes empowered by the moon, King Valen Nightshade faces the threat of war with the human-ruled Sora Dynasty, suspected of wielding destructive magic. Despite advisers urging caution, Valen’s pride drives him to prepare for battle, dismissing negotiation as weakness. As conflict erupts, Valen is forced into decisions that prioritize Cavalon's survival, unknowingly setting himself on a path to becoming a feared tyrant. In the coming darkness, foretold by an eclipse, both Cavalon and Valen undergo a haunting transformation, as his once-noble heart succumbs to shadow.

In a dark world ravaged by violence and cruelty, society as we know it has disappeared, giving way to merciless chaos. Primitive rules now dictate survival. At the heart of this disaster, a group of survivors try to find meaning in their existence, seeking hope amid the massacres. Their quest leads them to the discovery of an ancient prophecy that offers little hope of restoration. Between betrayals, fragile alliances and fierce battles, these broken souls fight for a future in a world where darkness seems to have taken total control. Guided by Merphis, the courageous leader of this small group of survivors, they navigate this chaotic and dark world with determination. Armed with their resilience and ingenuity, they fight against the evil forces around them, seeking temporary refuge and scarce resources to survive. Merphis, with her wisdom and leadership, inspires the group to resist in the face of the darkness that threatens to engulf them completely. Every day is a challenge, but they continue to move forward, finding fragile hope amidst the chaos, refusing to be overcome by darkness.

Neither Skyrim nor the art is mine, and I claim no ownership. (if asked I will remove it) Those that serve the mistress of Night are known as Nightingales. Thievery, cunning, and ambition are characteristics that makes up any Nightingale. Born into the guild and raised to steal and cut throats, Rava is the best weapon in the arsenal of Nocturnal, too bad his talents are wasted being a glorified bouncer. Now with his chance to truly live the life for himself, he might decide he's not too keen on continued existence in the infinite void after death

One step to cross thousand miles, thousand steps to reach the sky. " Who are you ?" He asked the darkness. " I am your shadow." The darkness answered. " No you aren't my shadow at all. " He denied adamantly. The darkness was silent. He looked at his own pitch black figure, engulfed by terrifying darkness, asking again. " Who am i? " " You'll know when you have enough strength." Deep black eyes with absolute calmness in face, heading toward the peak where he will find the answers for himself.

"My name is Vincent, I'm done with life and I'd rather take mine right now" that's how I felt but unfortunately, Heaven has other plans for me.I went from jumping off a building to end it all to being dragged into an unholy war and yes even as Angels are amongst them, there's nothing Holy about this. A battle between Angels and Demons, I know, Crazy right? Apparently once every 500 years there's a tournament between them, you may be wondering, what do I have to do with that? Well, Humans like me, are unfortunately dragged into this as vessels for this said battle, but this particular battle has me, literally, the stakes for this generation is very high compared to the usual, Lucky me I guess. As if that wasn't bad enough, I was chosen by the angel of death, and don't get your hopes up, it's not the cute Azreal, I got stuck with Abbabon the darkest Angel ever to exist. Now the fate of the world literally rests upon the hands of a suicidal human and 99 other Strangers. [DISCLAIMER:Chapters are rated 18: contain strong language, gore and violence]

Sold into marriage to a reclusive man. Megan is dragged to a clandestine midnight ceremony and delivered to Gabriel North. Megan must spend 30 days married to Mr. North before she may finally be free forever. The only problem is that he marries every year only to annul the marriage and his brides are never heard from again. No one knows anything about him except that he is extraordinarily wealthy, and he has an estate high on the mountain above the city that no one is brave enough to visit. Before this Megan Steele had the perfect life. She was a wealthy heiress from a prominent family. Her days were filled with family, travel, parties, and society. Expected to marry at eighteen but unable to bear the thought of leaving her perfect life she turned down one offer of marriage after another. Four years and four suitors rejected, Megan has been proposed to for a fifth time. The suitor is the son of her father's investment partner. Megan made a fatal error with this refusal and placed her desire for freedom above her father's company. She finds herself sold into a forced marriage to Mr. Gabriel North to recoup her father's investment funds. More than that though, Megan swears there is something dark about Mr. North, something dangerous, something otherworldly. Where is the staff that keeps caring for them? How does his house keep changing? Why did his friend call him sire?

The oldest prince of the kingdom Reinthoria was named Dedrin. Ever since he was born, he had only one desire that never changed throughout his entire life. That desire was to become king and possess half of the stone of Sudre. Whoever had the stone was both the king and the most powerful being in the world. However, Dedrin was consumed by darkness and hatred. His desire influenced his life in a way of evil. He had no care other than to be in power, and because of that he became bloodthirsty in battle as a knight. He became so good at fighting and so cruel, that even his own parents feared him and refused him the throne. Dedrin swore revenge after being kicked out of the kingdom, and set out on a mission to regain his throne by attaining the other half of the stone of Sudre. But upon meeting his own other half, he realizes that there is more to life than a crown.

seseorang yang tiba-tiba saja terbangun disebuah dunia yang bernama elden world,dia tidak mengetahui ia dimana tapi ia terus saja mengikuti dan menyusuri tempat-tempat yang ada.dikarenakan ia selalu saja mendengar bisikan yang menyuruh nya melewati dan menyusuri tempat-tempat tersebut.... siapakah ia?

# Omegaverse #Bl # Love interest falls first # Slow romance After dying in his second life as an ordinary human being from a destroyed earth, Yoo Hakim finds himself somehow transported back to his first life. But something isn't right. His headaches have been becoming more frequent as he tries to figure out why his first life is very different from what he remembers. Is he even back ? He can't figure out. " Only you, the child of the god can bring the world Salvation and free the mankind from the evil spreading rapidly." "I'm sorry but I'm not interested in joining any cults!" Yoo Hakim had gotten himself into some serious trouble. Why is everyone trying to get him to become religious ? " For the last time, I don't believe in any Gods!" Now what?! "Please just let me live a peaceful life !" Will Hakim ever find peace in this life ? Of course not! ^ ^ How can You expect to live quitely without catching any attention when you have a crown prince trying to mark you as his ?!

"Everywhere I went, it always follow me like a shadow I do not wish to possess" ~Anthony @All rights reserved.

... another thump and another thump. I heard some cracked noise. I knocked on his head repeatedly, is he already on the ground? I gasped, another knock and another blow. The hammer head was full of blood, dark blood. "Enough! That's enough!" Follow the party's journeys, will they succeed in their missions and leave their mark? It's going to be hard and painful, many don't survive. In the world of swords and magic, classes, parties and other races, all they have is each other. What decisions will they make and how will they be affected? Will they fight for their lives or will perish from the world?

Semi adalah seorang siswa SMP pada umumnya, namun kehidupannya berubah drastis ketika dia melanggar larangan dari ibunya. sesosok mahkluk mengerikan tiba-tiba merenggut orang-orang yang disayanginya. dia adalah satu-satunya yang tersisa tetapi makhluk itu masih memburunya. dalam keadaan yang masih berduka, semi bertemu dengan teman karib ayahnya saat masih muda. dia menarawkan bantuan agar semi dapat membalas dendam dan dapat memburu balik makhluk yang mengincarnya.

As the realm of humans got connected to the realm of demonic creatures, the demons ravaged the humans, the majestic beings created 7 quantums who have powers to defeat the demons...