Ritual

Second Awakening? A System? Having lost the battle of the Dark Catastrophe to the demons—spawns of the Dark Gods— humanity is given a chance at making things right once again. Born as a twin into a family of high ranking talent awakeners, Damien Terrace is met with trouble when it is his turn to perform the ritual. After awakening the E-Rank Summoner talent, Damien loses everything to his twin. Exiled by his father to perish away from them, Damien goes through a second awakening that changes the play field for him. Ding! [The God of Summons is furious and has blessed you with a system!] [You have fused with the Mythics Summoning System—A system that only allows you to summon mythical beasts!] [Obtain nineteen Magic Essence Cores to boost your core to the next level!] [Slay 200 more demons to unlock another summon!] Damien's only option is to evolve! ____________________ A/N: I'd be happy to get feedback as this is my first book. This will show that I actually have readers. Thanks. ____________________ ____________________ Update Schedule: 00:30 GMT (+8) 12:30 GMT (+8)

After meeting with the mysterious orc tribe of the Koanif Woodlands, Crown Prince Ruiz of House Virelion begins a journey that will define his destiny. What he expected to be a crude negotiation for warriors turns into something sacred when he is drawn into a divine ritual involving Aisha, a half-human shaman and heir to the tribe. The ritual, overseen by the goddess of love Aphrodiyne, binds their souls and marks Ruiz as a chosen vessel of the goddess’s favor. Not long after, news reaches Ruiz of his father’s death—and with it, the throne of the Argolien Crownlands becomes his by blood, but not yet by right. Now the Crown Prince of the Argolien Crownlands, Ruiz must secure not only the loyalty of the orc tribe, but also win the support of scattered noble houses, foreign tribes, and forgotten realms across the fractured continent. But there is one condition above all: he cannot ascend the throne without taking a wife—a queen who meets the standards of divine favor. War looms with the rise of the Turkin Empire, and the path ahead will require strength, diplomacy, and the blessing of gods. Guided by Aphrodiyne and fueled by ambition and passion, Ruiz embarks on a quest to build his legacy, one alliance—and one suitor—at a time. R-18 There will be a Discord with plenty of images available. This project originally began as a game I planned to develop, so it includes several game-like elements. Expect monster girls, deities, and royal clashes. I'm not sure if it's set for a contract yet, but if not, I’ll be turning to Patreon to help fuel my creativity. (for discord that is)

In this world, when humans reach seventeen years old they are bonded with immortal beings who wield special powers and are required to follow certain rules. Some people view this bonding as a blessing, while others see it as a curse. If these rules are broken, humans risk losing their mortality, becoming trapped between worlds, or facing a fate worse than death, and this is known as 'The Shadowbind'. Asher Flynn receives his Sagea during the Bonding Ceremony and this happens two years before schedule. However, because of the 'rules' that cannot be broken after the ritual, Asher accepts his Sagea with a heavy heart. The unexpected turn of events makes Asher realize that his so-called 'pathetic Sagea' is the last living heir of the first legendary Sagea master.

In a dark space secluded from the rest of the known galaxy, a young man wakes up in a struggle for his life. During his coming of age ritual, it was revealed that he possessed the heavy soul body, A talent that could potentially rival even the gods. Joy overtook his entire household as they prepared for the eventual rise of their clan. But on that same day, the Hand of judgement fell upon them extinguishing all traces of life on their planet leaving it as a dead world… As for him? Fate had other plans. Cast into the darkest and most secluded place in the known universe, The sanctuary, he is faced with a decision, become stronger and survive or wallow in misery and Die! [You have Awakened ] [ Hidden Class Unlocked : SSS Soul King— Supremacy over all Souls and soul kin ] [ Innate Skill unlocked: Heavy soul brilliance— In the following 20 seconds host will become effectively Unkillable] -—WSA Entry-—

The Regime of Ezkabel rules over nearly two-thirds of the world, directly or through quiet chains. Its magic—precise, ritual-bound, and devastating—has become the norm. Efficient. Widespread. Revered. But in the fading lands of the Eastern Crescent, a different path endures—one older, slower, and nearly forgotten. A lineage of ancient disciplines survives, passed down through whispered chants, elemental mastery, and sheer force of will. The Crescent’s ways are crumbling. Its strength, scattered. Its people, unsure whether to resist or adapt. Larsen, a quiet boy from a disgraced house, barely belongs even in this dying world. Frail in body, overlooked by all, he carries nothing that suggests greatness—except a spark. A spark that should not exist. As two worlds drift further apart—one chasing power, the other clinging to memory—something buried begins to rise. And when fire lingers long enough... even the void begins to crack.

Kivas Chariot is struck by the sun—an event that corrupts her soul beyond repair. In the blink of an eye, she's transported into the midst of a cosmic ritual, performed by three eldritch beings beyond comprehension. Overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of their presence, her fractured soul erupts in a desperate tantrum, shattering the terrifying rite. Yet beneath their monstrous forms, one of the entities reaches out to her gently—soul to soul—and asks a simple, warm, and comprehensible question. “What is it you truly desire?” Tears welling, Kivas whispers from the depths of her being. "I want to be loved!” The entity grants her wish. But not directly. Now, somehow awakened in a strange new world, Kivas discovers something bizarre—there are stats, HP, MP... even classes and skills. In a world where time matter less and power are more rampant, Kivas attempts to strive and live her brand new life.

After centuries chasing immortality, the legendary demilich Marth uses a forbidden ritual to reincarnate into his twelve-year-old self. Armed with ancient knowledge and dark magic, he plans to rewrite fate, seize forbidden power, and conquer death itself. But the past hides new dangers, and time may yet betray him. The path to eternity begins again—in blood and shadow.

“Some are chosen by fate. Others are claimed by it.” Withney Winterskern never expected her first semester at Hermandry Academy to be anything more than lectures, rituals, and campus strolls. But when a mysterious scroll binds itself to her blood and brands her with an ancient sigil, she’s pulled into a forgotten realm of gods, madness, and fractured prophecies. Marked as a key part of a destiny she can’t yet comprehend, Withney is thrown into a shadow play of secrets, where whispers in the dark speak of fallen empires, forbidden rituals, and Chaos that devours even the divine. As forgotten gods stir and unseen eyes watch her every move and mysteries that are yet to be uncovered by her Withney must decide: Will she rise as a beacon beneath the crimson moon... Or fall as another name lost to fate? Walk beside Withney as she unearths blessings lost to fate… and horrors born of its twisted will.

Samuel, an ordinary high school student, finds his life irrevocably altered when he and his classmates are unexpectedly summoned to another world. Initially believing they are destined to be prophesied heroes, their hopes for glory and adventure are brutally shattered. They quickly uncover a horrifying truth: the very gods who summoned them are not benevolent saviors but monstrous entities that feed on human souls. Adding to this betrayal, Samuel's younger sister is accidentally dragged into the summoning, becoming another victim marked for sacrifice. Consumed by grief and a burning need for vengeance, Samuel survives the ritual and forms a desperate pact with Arithmos, the God of War. Empowered by Arithmos's formidable abilities, Samuel now stands as a solitary force, vowing to hunt down and destroy every single god, determined to strip them of everything they possess... [WSA] 2025 vote, like, comment. (x)I_don't_sleep_ (i.g)I_don't_sleep_ (discord)I_don't_sleep_

Amidst a world plunged into chaos, where rituals have collapsed and music has spoiled, and the universe is muddled, Gu Qingfeng finds himself transported to this tumultuous era. Initially, he only desired to live out his remaining years in peace. However, the birth of his first son made him realize that things were not as simple as he had imagined...

Setiap tahun, di masing-masing dari tujuh desa yang membentuk Kerajaan Ignas yang besar, sebuah Ritual Pemilihan dilakukan. Selama Ritual Pemilihan ini, salah satu wanita di desa itu akan dipilih untuk menjadi Mempelai Raja Naga yang ditakuti. Tidak ada yang tahu secara pasti mengapa ritual ini dilakukan setiap tahun atau apa yang terjadi pada mempelai yang telah dipilih sebelumnya. Apakah dia menjadikan mereka sebagai budak? Memberi mereka makan kepada naga miliknya? Ataukah dia... memangsa mereka? Hal itu tidak bisa dikecualikan. Lagipula, ada rumor bahwa raja bukan seperti mereka, bahwa dia bukan manusia. Namun pertanyaan itu terus mengusik hati rakyat. Untuk apa dia menggunakan mereka?! Namun mereka tidak berani mempertanyakan Raja, takut akan nasib apa yang bakal mereka terima jika berani melawan. Bagaimanapun, none of ini adalah urusan Belladonna. Meskipun desanya yang harus menghasilkan seorang mempelai tahun ini, dia yakin dia tidak akan terpilih. Mengapa? Yah, karena dia memiliki sebuah rencana dan dia benar-benar yakin itu tidak akan gagal padanya... ataukah akan?

In countless worlds, summoning circles are etched, rituals are chanted, and desperate mages reach across the dimensions to call for salvation. What they receive… is Kael. Archmage of Irides. Master of forgotten magic. Unbound by time, unchained by fate. But Kael isn't answering their call to serve. He’s not their pawn, their savior, or their demon king. He’s playing his own game. Because Kael has a secret: this isn’t the first time he’s been summoned. It’s not even the hundredth. And each world that calls him is another piece in a cosmic puzzle only he can see. Why is he being summoned again and again? Who—or what—is truly pulling the strings? And what happens when the summoned turns on the summoners? A slow-burn multiverse fantasy with a mysterious, overpowered mage who’s done answering to anyone. Prepare for unpredictable summons, shattered worlds, mind-bending magic, and a protagonist who’s not here to be your hero.

Arabella Saint-James, a cold, reclusive New Orleans heiress, inherits her late husband Elias’s decaying estate and a beautiful, unsettling slave boy named Jonah who's mute, otherworldly, and tethered to the land by forces Arabella can’t yet see. As her suspicions mount, Arabella uncovers Elias’s dark obsession with voodoo and ritual possession. Jonah, it turns out, was never a boy but a vessel: crafted for a god Elias tried to summon. That god, Mal Lune, now lives inside Jonah dormant but awakening. Arabella must confront the horrors of her past, including her betrayal of Colette, Elias’s mistress and the first failed vessel. As the house itself turns against her, Arabella is forced to decide whether to complete the ritual or destroy it with Jonah. But her final act is neither. She rewrites the ritual at great cost,fracturing her own memory and choosing not death, but surrender. In saving Jonah, she loses the part of herself that belonged to Elias. Now alone but reborn, Arabella remains at the estate as a guardian not of the past, but of the silence that follows it.

In a world where seven races live beneath the mysterious Dome that separates their realm from what lies beyond, three unlikely heroes discover they are bound by an ancient prophecy. When university scholar Merial witnesses impossible phenomena in the Dead Zone, royal heir Karel undergoes a ritual that awakens seven forbidden gifts, and the exiled ranger Ithor loses his spiritual bond in a devastating betrayal, their paths converge at a moment when the very fabric of reality begins to shift. Together, they must navigate a world of ancient magic, shadowy conspiracies, and powerful entities watching from the Dome's edge. As they establish a delicate balance between worlds, they uncover the shocking truth: the Dome is not a prison, but a protection created millennia ago — and now its integrity is failing. With the enigmatic Lady of Shadows manipulating events to merge realms in ways that would forever alter their world, these three must master their unique abilities as the Bearer, the Word, and the Broken Bond to preserve Inhevaen's future.

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.

Torn from a life on modern Earth, Alph awakens in a new body, in a harsh medieval world where a mystical "Awakening Ceremony" reveals one's most compatible path. But Alph's destiny isn't tied to ancient rituals or the expectations of his snow-bound village. His true awakening comes with the activation of a mysterious game-like system panel, granting him an unprecedented advantage: the ability to learn and master any profession he chooses. No longer just a scholar with borrowed memories, he is a transmigrator armed with a cheat that could redefine the very meaning of power and skill in this new reality. From these humble, confusing beginnings, Alph embarks on an extraordinary ascent. With the potential to become a true Master of All Paths, he must navigate the dangers of a world steeped in magic and conflict, harness the boundless capabilities of his unique system, and forge his own legend. But will limitless potential be enough to survive, thrive, and perhaps, understand the reason for his second chance at life? I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad and ScribbleHub.

In an alternate 21st century, unseen by the eyes of ordinary men, a war rages in the shadows. The Order of the Silent Flame, an ancient brotherhood of exorcists, stands as humanity’s last line of defense against the demonic forces led by Centurion, the fallen warlord of the underworld. Armed with sacred relics, forbidden rituals, and unbreakable vows, the exorcists work in secrecy to protect a world that does not even know it’s under siege. As the darkness spreads and Centurion’s legions grow bolder, cracks begin to form in the veil that hides the truth from humanity. And among the Order, a new generation must rise—one that will uncover long-buried secrets, face the betrayal of old allies, and decide whether the Silent Flame will continue to burn… or be snuffed out forever.

Menceritakan balas dendam seorang yang dijadikan ritual untuk sekte sesat yang bernama forsaken? Ia kembali dengan rasa dendam yang membuat ia hidup kedua kalinya? Apakah ia akan bisa menbalaskan dendamnya?

This world has always been ordinary. Ancient myths and whispers through campfire tales, was never real. Only a reflection of longing, fear, and wonder passed down through generations. In truth, the world moved forward untouched by the supernatural, devoid of mystery. Belief, however, lingers. It settles quietly in forgotten corners of the mind, dormant in fiction and ritual, waiting for a spark. Stories may press against the edges of reality, but they are never capable of crossing it. For generations, the boundary has held firm—until now. As inexplicable events ripple across society—subtle at first, then undeniable—the world begins to bend. Old stories reemerge with new weight. Monsters once trapped in myth are glimpsed in alleyways. Symbols gain power. And every lie told with conviction becomes harder to distinguish from truth. The world is changing. And no one—not the skeptics, not the authorities, not even those who set it in motion—can stop it.

Sinopsis: Di sebuah desa terpencil yang dikelilingi hutan lebat, terdapat larangan tak tertulis untuk tidak memasuki Hutan Bisu saat malam purnama. Konon, hutan itu menyimpan kutukan kuno—ritual terlarang yang harus terus dijalankan oleh seseorang... atau seluruh desa akan membayar harganya. Ketika seorang pemuda bernama Arya melanggar larangan itu demi mencari adiknya yang hilang, ia menemukan kebenaran mengerikan tentang apa yang sebenarnya terjadi setiap malam bulan penuh.

Sinopsis Cerita Pendek: Pengabdi Setan — “Panggilan dari Bawah Tanah” Setelah kematian ibunya yang lumpuh dan misterius, Rini dan keluarganya mulai mengalami kejadian-kejadian aneh di rumah tua mereka yang terisolasi. Suara lonceng kecil di malam hari, pintu yang terbuka sendiri, dan sosok wanita berjubah putih yang mengintai dari kegelapan menjadi teror harian. Rini menemukan fakta mengerikan: sang ibu dulunya adalah bagian dari sekte pemuja setan yang menjanjikan kehidupan setelah mati. Tapi perjanjian itu harus ditebus. Sekarang, roh sang ibu kembali, bukan untuk menyayangi... tapi menjemput. Satu per satu, anggota keluarga mulai mengalami kerasukan dan menghilang. Rini harus memilih — menyelamatkan keluarganya, atau ikut dalam ritual pemanggilan yang belum selesai. Dalam kegelapan malam, hanya satu suara yang terdengar jelas: "Ibu sudah pulang."

MALAM SATU SURO Di malam Satu Suro, ketika tirai dunia nyata dan gaib diyakini menipis, Desa Karangjati kembali dihantui teror lama yang pernah memakan korban jiwa. Konon, ada sosok wanita misterius berpakaian putih yang selalu muncul di pemakaman tua desa—bukan untuk menakut-nakuti, tetapi untuk mencari “pengganti”. Rina, seorang mahasiswi antropologi, datang ke desa itu untuk meneliti tradisi malam Satu Suro. Ia menolak percaya pada mitos dan bertekad membuktikan semuanya hanya warisan budaya yang disalahartikan. Namun saat malam tiba, ritual sunyi berubah menjadi mencekam. Suara gamelan terdengar dari hutan, meski tak ada yang memainkannya. Rina tersesat, dan di tengah kabut malam, ia melihat arwah wanita itu—berdiri membisu di atas pusara berdarah dengan mata menyala merah. Dari sanalah ia menyadari bahwa sebagian cerita rakyat… bukanlah dongeng. "Malam ini bukan untuk manusia," bisik suara dari balik kegelapan.

SINOPSIS: Desa Penari Dalam perjalanan tugas kuliah ke sebuah desa terpencil di pelosok Jawa Timur, sekelompok mahasiswa mengalami kejadian ganjil yang tak bisa dijelaskan logika. Desa itu tenang, namun menyimpan aura mencekam yang sulit dijelaskan. Warga tampak tertutup, dan ada satu peringatan yang selalu diulang: “Jangan melewati batas tapal penari.” Namun larangan itu dilanggar. Saat malam tiba, suara gamelan bergema dari arah hutan, dan bayangan seorang wanita menari diiringi asap kemenyan mulai menampakkan diri. Satu per satu dari mereka mulai mengalami hal-hal aneh — kerasukan, mimpi buruk yang terasa nyata, dan bahkan kehilangan kesadaran. Di balik ritual-ritual misterius dan senyum dingin warga desa, tersembunyi sosok yang disebut Badarawuhi — penari gaib penjaga desa, yang dendamnya belum selesai. Siapa pun yang tidak tahu aturan, akan menjadi bagian dari tariannya... selamanya.

Sinopsis Cerita Pendek: Pengabdi Setan — “Panggilan dari Bawah Tanah” Setelah kematian ibunya yang lumpuh dan misterius, Rini dan keluarganya mulai mengalami kejadian-kejadian aneh di rumah tua mereka yang terisolasi. Suara lonceng kecil di malam hari, pintu yang terbuka sendiri, dan sosok wanita berjubah putih yang mengintai dari kegelapan menjadi teror harian. Rini menemukan fakta mengerikan: sang ibu dulunya adalah bagian dari sekte pemuja setan yang menjanjikan kehidupan setelah mati. Tapi perjanjian itu harus ditebus. Sekarang, roh sang ibu kembali, bukan untuk menyayangi... tapi menjemput. Satu per satu, anggota keluarga mulai mengalami kerasukan dan menghilang. Rini harus memilih — menyelamatkan keluarganya, atau ikut dalam ritual pemanggilan yang belum selesai. Dalam kegelapan malam, hanya satu suara yang terdengar jelas: "Ibu sudah pulang."

In a world without day, where the sun is dead and monsters roam the blackened wilds, survival hinges on a single, brutal truth: if you do not bond your soul to an effigy, you will die. Sixteen years ago, Silas was torn from his old world and thrust into this ruinous city of a thousand starving souls, believing—naively—that transmigration had chosen him for greatness. But when his talent test brands him pathless and his mind collapses into madness, that hope dies. Now deemed useless by the clergy and society, Silas is left clinging to two things: a cursed second chance and the company of his two friends—Cassian, a rare Light-path prodigy, and Velira, a water-path orphan with more resolve than strength. When Silas undertakes the dangerous soul-refinement ritual, his effigy twists into something unnatural—part effigy, part monster What begins as a fight for survival becomes a descent into a deeper mystery: one that ties Silas’s unstable soul to forbidden relics sealed beneath the cathedral, hybrid monsters stalking the outer darkness With every refinement, every soul-splitting ritual, the cost grows heavier. And in a city where the clergy would sooner let you die than help you rise, Silas must decide: Will he follow the broken paths laid before him… Or carve a new one, even if it damns him?

Author's Note: This story is heavily inspired by Lord of Mysteries—what I humorously refer to as my "make-a-wish version." Awakening in an unfamiliar body, the main character discovers he has taken over the body of a forgotten man in a fantasy world that transcends a single era. A world shaped by rituals, alchemy, divination, and the presence of mysterious deities. As he struggles to unravel his identity, he is drawn into the secrets of alchemy, ancient mysteries, and the hidden truths that shaped this extraordinary realm.

Eran's father was died before he will enter in this world and his mother also died just after giving him birth, still he was happy with his cousin's family. But when he turned 8 everything changed, his cousin was sent to academy for the pride of the clan and he became victim of his uncle and aunt's evil intentions. Uncle and aunt continuously tortured him and his friends extracted their bloods for continuously 18 months to complete a ritual so that his cousin could become the most powerful in the world but....when ritual is about to complete then ... * all chapters contains approx 1000 words. * different clan possess different powers like Naruto series. * focused on every important character with his backstory. * special rituals and enchantments are performed by clans to increase power level. * MC intention is distroy the whole world. ( not stable motive of MC) * This world contains: Demons, Fairies, Beasts, gods ( they don't interfere much in human life), hybrids like ( human and demon) , Adventure, action , and unique powers. * There are many organisations like kshatra, the seven angles, many more who are protecting normal peoples and also some organisations who is supporting demons like Shadow syndicate * if you got any doubt in chapters please ask me on comments. * i will be posting this story on royalroad.com THANKYOU

There is no breath where Nirvana ends. Only the self folded inward. Let not the mirror hold you. Let not the name be spoken. (Begin in silence. End unseen.) "This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and rituals are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to real people, places, or practices is purely coincidental. Please do not attempt to replicate anything mentioned in this story. Reader discretion is advised."

Theo was born a magical prodigy… cursed never to wield greater magic. Despite his genius, all he could do was to remain in the shadows, scheming for years to get a chance to fight against his fate. Finally, a daring reincarnation ritual gave him a new body—and a second chance. Now unshackled, Theo sets his sights on an impossible dream: to become the first mage in eons to step into the realm that remained untouched since the legendary age. He carves a new path, fusing arcane science from his past life with the mystical cultivation he discovered in his new life. But time is ticking. Within two years, Theo must return to the ritual’s site—or doom the world to mana cataclysm. Success means everything and failure isn’t an option. As rival masters close in and cosmic forces stir, every step pushes him closer to disaster—or ultimate power of infinite mana cultivation!

Living in a hustle and bustle, as an investigative journalist, Hao Jing worked for international media for about 15 years. He's been investigating many people in government. One fateful day, he got a task to investigate the ruins of Hutteran. The place he is most curious about. Some have rumored that the place is a group of worshipers of mystical creatures. They wanted to communicate with dead souls and asked for help to conduct the task they requested through the supernatural realm. The ritual requires specific preparations, including creating an array and placing five items related to the human soul, then reciting spells to the six lords of heaven and earth. Hao Jing, who was investigating the ruin, experienced something strange when he entered one of the caves; he fainted. When he felt he could breathe and opened his eyes, he was in an odd group of worshipers as a 15-year-old boy named Malt from the Notiz family, and he began his new life.