Shadow And Ash

Harsh, a modern-day science student, is thrown into the era after the Mauryan Empire’s fall when an experiment with quantum fields goes wrong. Born as a minor noble, he faces a world bound by rigid traditions, religious conflicts, and a caste system so ingrained that the oppressed see rebellion as immoral. His modern ideals meet constant resistance, not just from the elite but also from those he wishes to help. As internal and external threats push the empire toward chaos, Harsh must decide—will he change history, or will it change him?

Orion Terra, the grandson of the patriarch of the Star Alliance, is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, bringing together five families who are members of the alliance. Orion family's specialty was gravity, but Orion is an anomaly born with the power of shadows. It is known that anomalies are strong and strange. Watch Orion climb the ranks and meet other anomaly friends like himself to reach the peak Author's Note : Hello There, this is my first novel support me if you like it (English is not my native language so please excuse any spelling mistakes.)

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

- WSA 2025 - Zane Thaleward has always lived in the shadow of his powerful family. Born into the famous Thaleward clan, known for their unbeatable magic barriers and legendary sealing spells, Zane is a disappointment. With the lowest potential ever recorded in the family, he’s been labeled the weakest—a title he can’t escape. Now in his third year at the prestigious Arcana Magic Academy, Zane struggles to survive among proud nobles and talented students who look down on him. Bullied and ignored, he feels trapped in a life where he’s expected to fail.

Earth was devastated by "The Fall"—a parasitic reality called the Forgotten World began consuming our own—humanity survives in isolated settlements surrounded by corrupting darkness. The city of Valtaros stands as one of civilization's last bastions, ruled by the Church of the Maw, which venerates a mysterious entity believed to be humanity's salvation. Elias, a ruthless survivor from Valtaros's slums, discovers strange black markings spreading across his skin—the dreaded sign that the Black Maw has chosen him. Forced to undergo its lethal trials that few survive, Elias must navigate a dual-phase ordeal that tests both his skills and his moral character. As he confronts the true nature of the Maw and its connection to humanity's past, Elias faces a fundamental choice: cling to his survival-at-all-costs mentality or embrace sacrifice to forge a new balance between realities.

At the heart of Aeron, the Devourer of Gods lies a story of power, horror, and destiny—a tale where gods are cruel, magic is forbidden, and a cursed boy stands at the edge of annihilation. This dark fantasy novel weaves together elements of cosmic horror, tragic fate, and the unrelenting hunger for power, set in a world where mortals are mere playthings to beings beyond comprehension.

Rols—Harbinger of death. Wherever he treads, monsters follow, leaving ruin in their wake. Is this his destiny, or the curse of a vengeance sworn on the darkest day of his life?With every step, nightmares rise from the abyss, twisting the world into a battlefield of horror. He chose this path, fully aware of the consequences, yet unable to turn back. Justice and destruction no longer blur—only the relentless march of vengeance remains. Is he the hunter embracing his fate, or a man willingly surrendering to the darkness? Follow Rols as he walks the edge of damnation—where every step is a descent into chaos, every battle a test of his soul, and every victory a reminder that the price of vengeance may be too steep to bear.

The world of Murim bows only to strength. Those born weak are fated to be trampled, forgotten, erased. Jinshen Zhe knew this truth well—his once-proud clan reduced to a fading name, his existence a shadow among giants. He had long been kicked out of his clan, now he was just a wanderer. But fate is not so easily bound. One night, a voice calls to him from a light in the forest—a message from the distant future, claiming to be his descendant. And with it comes a gift beyond comprehension: nanotechnology, a power far removed from martial arts, a force that twists the very laws of the world. Metal fuses with flesh. Circuits pulse beneath his skin. His mind sharpens, his body reforged into something… unnatural. But power invites bloodshed, and soon, Murim's predators turn their gaze upon him. Cults, sects, and warriors fear the unknown—and they will stop at nothing to erase what they do not understand. In the darkness, Jinshen Zhe walks alone. The weak boy is gone. In his place stands a force neither man nor machine—an omen of change, a nightmare carved into legend.

He’s a killer without a leash. She’s a girl with a price on her blood. Toki didn’t ask for redemption, he just wanted enough coin to stay drunk and out of trouble. But when a sharp-tongued noble girl hires him as her bodyguard, trouble comes dressed in silks and secrets. Kiyomi isn’t just some runaway with a stick up her sleeve, she’s the hidden daughter of the Emperor, and every bastard from here to the Capital wants a piece of her. Some for gold. Some for power. Some for darker things best left buried. Now they're stuck together on a journey soaked in blood, through crumbling villages, cursed ruins, and the ghosts of a forgotten world. But the greatest threat doesn’t come from demons or assassins. It comes from within. Because the monster in Toki’s chest is waking up again. And Kiyomi might be the only thing standing between him and the edge.

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/eeEctUhTq7

What makes a god? Is it their power? Their renown? Or their legacy and the impact they havw on those who follow them? Crimson Shadow is a story about one boy's struggle against the odds and his eventual rise to the peaks beyond human capability. Set in a world where most of the Old Gods are either dead or wounded as a result of a cataclysmic war, the story follows another victim of loss in Akairo Kivuli Kamaitachi. Born only a few years after the Great War which claimed the lives of billions, he must rise from the ashes and desperately cling to his humanity lest his soul be consumed by nihilism. What to expect: ÷ The Protagonist isn't the Hero. He is just another cog in the cycle of sorrow. That said, he will carve a path for himself through the strength in his fists and his will. ÷ Tense and gripping action that will vary from bare knuckle brawls to showdowns that will dim entire clusters of galaxies! ÷ A cast of unique and interesting characters! ÷ Deep and Expansive lore that spans entire galaxies!

"From Ash to Aetherblade": Ackah Emile lives in the sprawling city of Veridia, a place where the gap between the awakened Hunters and the powerless unawakened is a chasm. Struggling to support his mother, Abelema, and younger sister, Aya, after the death of his father, Ackah faces a daily battle against poverty and despair. The world beyond Veridia is a dangerous place, swarming with monsters, labyrinths, and dimensional rifts, where only the strong survive. When a sudden, violent awakening transforms Ackah into a "Sword Ascendant," he is granted the power to wield a blade of pure aetheric energy and transcend the limits of mortal swordsmanship. This newfound power offers a chance to escape his desperate circumstances, but it also thrusts him into a world of cutthroat guilds, powerful nations, and ancient threats. Ackah must learn to master his abilities, navigating the treacherous political landscape of the twenty superpower countries, each vying for dominance. He faces monstrous hordes, battles corrupt guild leaders, and confronts the ever-present threat of void invasions. Along the way, he forms alliances with other Hunters, uncovers ancient secrets, and faces moral dilemmas that test his resolve. As Ackah rises from the ashes of his past, he amasses wealth and power, establishing his own guild, the "Rift Walkers," and forging a legend that will echo through the ages. "From Ash to Aetherblade" is a tale of action, adventure, and the transformative power of will, where a young man, armed with a blade of pure energy, carves his own destiny in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

A cursed soul trapped on a battlefield seraching for the sun. Rumors has it that a demon in a black armor appeared on the field, many stated than even if you killed it, he came back to haunt you until your last breath. You may not remember it, but your soul was doomed from the beginning if you crossed path with him in another life. If you crossed path with me.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

A battlefield soaked in blood. A man who walks through hell without fear. Toshi Igasaki is a killer, a ghost, a blade with no master. He follows orders. He does not hesitate. He does not break. Until one day, he does. Now, the very forces that once controlled him want him erased. The devils whisper his name in fear, the hunters become the hunted, and the world will drown in slaughter before he falls. Because when a man has nothing left to lose… he becomes unstoppable. Warning: This story contains graphic violence, gore, dark themes, and disturbing imagery. Reader discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to such content, please proceed with caution. I am also posting this story on Royal Road under the username 'Writer_Error'.

The System ruled everything—until it collapsed. Once, it decided who thrived and who perished, raising legends and crushing the weak. Now, only ruins remain… along with those desperate to cling to its fading power. Aden never cared for glory. He only wanted to survive. But when a simple job turns into a nightmare, he stumbles upon an ancient secret—one that should have died with the System. Now, he’s a hunted man. System cults, warlords, and those who refuse to let the past die are all after him. In a world where forgotten knowledge is deadlier than any weapon, Aden must fight—not to change the world, but to make sure it doesn’t bury him first.

Being the lonely member of a once powerful vampire clan, Valen never thought that his life would be made up of anything other than a constant struggle to survive. However, he has no idea how deeply his hunger for power and blood would go. Holding on with a lone comrade in the face of an overwhelming waves of enemies from Eruyland Kingdom, Valen is haunted by the demons of his past. He fights not just those who could hurt him but also his own inner pain, which threatens to consume him, with a blade in one hand and forbidden magic in the other. Valen's journey is one of violence, strength, and an endless search for Power that haunts him like a ghost as he seeks deeper into a place where two worlds merge...

The reclusive Peak Master Fu Ran held onto a simple wish, a fleeting hope that the man of ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶ his nightmares, would have stayed in his dreams! Since a young age, Fu Ran had been plagued by prophetic visions of his own demise at the hands of a tyrant emperor, but he had managed to keep some semblance of self with a simple fact: dreams couldn't kill you. But what happens when conjured fears become real? When they exist outside sleep? Fu Ran must struggle with learning to deal with an unwanted presence in his day-to-day life as he discovers that there's far more to this tyrant emperor than he first thought.

The nations of Solstara and Umbravane have fought for centuries over the Dawnblades — ancient weapons forged in the first light of creation. These weapons are said to hold the power to reshape reality and bring the Eternal Dawn — an age without death or darkness. Ren Kael, a battle-hardened former knight of Solstara, was betrayed by his country, branded a traitor, and left to die in the ruins of a battlefield. He's saved by a mysterious girl named Eira, a healer from the neutral lands who harbors a dangerous secret: she bears the last unclaimed Dawnblade, one that should not exist.

Orphaned by a shadow attack, Mireya has spent her life fighting against the darkness that stole everything from her. But when she crosses paths with Uhrin—a former witch who now walks among the shadows—Mireya is drawn into a battle far greater than she imagined. An ancient riddle speaks of a lost blade, one that could tip the balance of power. Determined to find it, Mireya embarks on a dangerous quest, uncovering hidden truths about herself along the way. As she struggles to control a power she never knew she had, the weight of destiny looms over her. But when the lines between enemy and ally blur, she’s faced with a choice. And as fate tightens its grip, a forbidden bond begins to form, one that could change everything.

In the nation of Avrael, power is both a blessing and a curse. Sixteen-year-old Ayato Daath, a poor orphan, had always hoped to live unnoticed in the shadows of the city. But when he is forced to undergo The Rite of Manifestation, the ritual that determines one’s magical potential, his worst fear comes true—he is an Elite. Now torn from the only life he’s ever known, Ayato is thrust into a brutal world of magic, bloodshed, and treacherous politics. In a society where the strong prey on the weak, where rival factions scheme in the dark, and where a single misstep could mean death, Ayato must quickly learn one thing—adapt, or perish. And one thing Ayato already knows is that in Avrael, only the ruthless survive.

The earth remembers, and so does she. Orphaned and hunted, Elara flees, pursued by shadows, while a strange resonance hums beneath her skin, a secret she must learn to understand to survive.

In a world where power and magic govern all, Ren was once a weak, unremarkable youth. Born in a distant, forgotten village, his only hope for survival in the chaotic land was to endure and work tirelessly. But fate had other plans for him. Ren’s life changes forever when he unknowingly stumbles upon the ruins of the Shadow Monarch, an ancient being who once ruled the realm through the power of shadows. Through a series of trials that push him to the edge of death, Ren inherits the legacy of the Shadow Monarch, gaining control over the very shadows themselves. However, power is never a gift without consequence. With his newfound strength, Ren embarks on a journey to build his own kingdom, starting from the heart of the ancient land where the Abyss Knight—a being of pure darkness—had once laid waste to civilizations. As he conquers magical beasts, warriors, and rival kingdoms, Ren’s growth accelerates, and the people of the land begin to whisper of his power. But his rise is far from uncontested. Facing divine beings, who see him as a threat to their dominion, Ren must not only defeat beasts but also challenge gods, fighting for survival and progressing toward godhood with each hard-won battle. Along the way, he faces challenges of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. As Ren’s power grows, so too does the responsibility of being the Shadow Monarch, and he must decide how far he is willing to go to secure his future and the legacy of his kingdom. With shadow magic, kingdom-building, divine invasions, and a journey of personal growth, Ren is on the path to greatness—if he can survive the enemies that will rise against him. Will Ren remain the same man who once feared the world, or will he become something more, shaping a kingdom of shadows that will stand the test of time? The Shadow Monarch's Rise is a story of growth, power, and the unrelenting pursuit of destiny in a world where gods, monsters, and mortals collide.

Stucked between a bitter reality and a strange fantasy, Annabel is in a state of dilemma. Will she be able to make a choice?!

Xu Lian was never meant to survive. Branded as a traitor by her own sect, she flees with nothing but a jade pendant—the only clue to her forgotten past. Hunted and wounded, she stumbles into the paths of two powerful men: Bai Zhi, the ruthless Demon-Slayer of the North, and Jin Yue, the unpredictable Fallen Star of the West. Both men are bound to her by fate, yet divided by destiny. Bai Zhi sees her as a key to unraveling the secrets of immortality, while Jin Yue, drawn to her fiery spirit, offers her protection at a cost she does not yet understand. As war brews between mortals and immortals, Xu Lian discovers that her pendant holds the power to either break or reshape the balance of the world. But power demands sacrifice. And love, even more so. Torn between duty, love, and the painful truths of her past, Xu Lian must choose—between a heart as cold as the winter moon or one as untamed as the raging fire. In the end, only ashes will remain.

In a world where reality is shaped by unseen forces and eldritch whispers, Silas Veyne, an outcast with nothing to his name, is thrust into a clandestine struggle between ancient entities and secret societies. The world operates on a system of Occult Ascension, where those who grasp forbidden knowledge can transcend their mortal limits—but at the cost of their sanity, identity, or worse. After a desperate encounter leaves Silas bound to an enigmatic force known only as The Nameless Witness, he is forced to navigate a treacherous path filled with shadowy rituals, hidden organizations, and nightmarish horrors lurking beneath the veil of normalcy. With each advancement, he uncovers the buried truths of the world, growing stronger yet more entangled in an eternal cycle of fate, where every choice might be his last. When the world is shaped by whispers, do you listen—or do you become one of them?