Hatena Illusion

He was once the most feared villain in the empire, a master of manipulation who wove chaos from the shadows. Ruthless, untouchable—until the day he was betrayed and executed by the very man he sought to control. But death is not the end. He awakens in the body of Lady Elara Valcrest, a fragile noble girl doomed to be a pawn in political games. Stripped of her former power, she is forced into an arranged marriage with none other than Cairon Everhart—the man who once killed her. He does not recognize her, but she knows him. And she will never forget. To survive, Elara must play a new game. One where deception is her only weapon, and trust is a dangerous illusion. She must outmaneuver her enemies, uncover the truth behind her execution, and reclaim the power she lost. But as she navigates the treacherous world of court intrigue, one question lingers— Was Cairon truly her greatest enemy? Or had she been blind to an even greater threat? Time is running out. The villain has been given one last chance. And this time, she refuses to lose.

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of paradise in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

Levi has lived countless lifetimes, trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth. Each time, he rises to power, only to be hunted by the same relentless enemy. But when a mysterious figure offers him a final chance to awaken from this nightmare, Levi must confront the truth—his past desires have chained him to fate itself. To break free, he must rewrite his destiny, protect those he once used, and challenge the unseen forces manipulating reality. Will he finally escape, or is this just another illusion? ___________________ Why used the word Shadow Sovereign? "Because this set of words aligns perfectly with the atmosphere and structure of my novel." When combined, "Shadow" and "Sovereign" create an image of a ruler who is all-powerful and untouchable but operates with subtlety and mystery. This makes them seem like a force of nature that is both invisible and overwhelmingly strong, commanding from the shadows, unseen but undeniable. A Ruler of Secrets: someone who controls the hidden, whether it’s secrets, destiny, or unknown realms. __________________ 10 chapter / per week __________________ This isn’t just a story—it’s an experience.

I don’t remember being born. None of us do. We wake up at twenty, fully grown, with knowledge implanted in our minds, a communicator fused to our wrist, and a role already assigned. We don’t have childhoods. We have purpose. Or so they tell us. I was a Sparta operative, one of the enforcers of order in this world built from the ashes of war. The hard-fought war between species. A war long forgotten. My job was simple: track down illegal activity, eliminate threats, and keep the system stable. Stability, they said, was everything. But that illusion shattered the day I found him. A Zen Zero Clone. The original prototype. I understood one thing. Maybe everything we knew was not the truth. Maybe there was something which escaped our understanding…… The ones who lived in the Outer Worlds, where the radiation should have killed them, where the Council said no life could exist. The ones who had real children, not just another iteration of themselves, but something new. Something free. Now, I’m running. Chased by the very system I once protected. Hunted by the ones who erased my past and shaped my future. I’ve seen the truth, and they know it.

Ethel avait verrouillé le passé. Un fiancé fiable, une vie mesurée et raisonnable, l’illusion d’un ordre immuable. Ne plus regarder en arrière, ne plus vaciller. Mais à Valrouge, les fantômes reviennent toujours. Iannis, son premier et unique amour, sort de prison et sa seule présence suffit à fissurer tout ce qu’elle croyait solide. Dans ce village où tout le monde se connaît et où les secrets se murmurent à toutes les oreilles et s'infiltrent sous toutes les portes, Ethel va devoir choisir : s'accrocher à la sécurité d’une relation sans vertige ou se laisser happer par l’abîme d’un amour sans espoir.

The Dao twisted in uncanny paradox; celestial beings warped into grotesque reflections of divinity. Truth or illusion? Li Huowang, lost in delirium, could no longer tell. But the void consuming him held more than mere existential riddles. The greatest uncertainty clawed from within — the gnawing dread that his own mind had fractured beyond repair.

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

Asuriel Draelith thought she was human. On her 25th birthday, that illusion shattered. The forbidden blood in her veins awakened, and with it, a prophecy that binds her to a fate she doesn’t understand—and a body that is slowly falling apart. She has one year to live, unless she can uncover the truth behind her existence. Enter Vaerion Sinclair—enigmatic, powerful, and undeniably dangerous. He’s a devil with his own agenda, and unfortunately for both of them, his life is now tied to hers. Bound together by forces beyond their control, they must navigate an underworld of infernal corruption, supernatural crime syndicates, celestial politics, and a prophecy that could unmake reality itself. With time running out and enemies closing in, Asuriel must master the ink magic that flows through her soul, outwit devils and angels alike, and survive the war brewing in the shadows. Because the deeper she digs, the more she realizes… She was never meant to exist. And the other realms will do anything to erase her. - Darkly seductive, wickedly sharp, and laced with tension, this novel is an adult fantasy romance revolving around fate, power, and the dangerously thin line between love and destruction.

Kun awoke in an unfamiliar world, his past nothing but a hollow void. Wounded and weak, he wandered aimlessly until fate led him to the grand kingdom of Evergloam—a realm of splendor hiding deep, twisted shadows. Taken in by House Ravencourt, one of the kingdom’s four ruling houses, Kun learned the ways of nobility, swordsmanship, and leadership. Yet, whispers followed him, servants cast wary glances, and an unshakable sense of otherness clung to him. But Kun’s life was never meant to be peaceful. Darkness lurked beneath Evergloam’s illusion of prosperity, and when betrayal struck, Kun lost everything once more. Left to fend for himself, he was found by House Duskwhisper, a family of assassins and spies, where he was reshaped into something deadlier, something hidden in the shadows. Yet, the past never stays buried. The lost memories claw at him—the voice calling his name, the flashes of a paradise now in ruins, the overwhelming feeling that someone is waiting for him in the darkness. When he finally unravels the truth, Kun learns that he is no ordinary orphan—he is the key to a war far greater than the kingdom of Evergloam itself. Now, trapped between two forces—one that seeks to claim him and another that seeks to erase him—Kun must uncover the truth behind his origins, the fall of the Lost Paradise, and the two Calyxius who hold the answers to everything. One seeks to protect him. One seeks to own him. And in the end, the darkness within Kun may be the greatest threat of all.

Matsuda Kenji was an ordinary man. At least, that's what the world saw. A slightly overweight, glasses-wearing convenience store owner, he spent his days restocking shelves, chatting with regulars, and preparing bento boxes for his nine-year-old daughter, Hana. The locals knew him as kind, quiet, and dependable-a man who had settled into the rhythms of a peaceful, unremarkable life. But peace was an illusion. A decade ago, Kenji was known by a different name: Timekeeper, the deadliest operative of Hourglass, a clandestine organization that manipulated global events from the shadows. His missions were executed with mechanical precision-every target eliminated within exactly one hour. No more. No less. Then he vanished, leaving behind a world of bloodshed to build something real: a family, a life free of violence. That fragile normalcy shatters the night Takashi Ryusei stumbles into Kenji's convenience store, bleeding and desperate, clutching an object that should never have existed-The Minutehand, a device containing the identities of every Hourglass operative still in play. Kenji knows what this means. They will come for it. They will come for the boy. And if they learn who he really is... They will come for him, too. For ten years, he has pretended to be ordinary. But there are no ordinary hours left. Because when the clock starts ticking, Timekeeper does not miss.

In a world shrouded in shadows, a young, ordinary boy named Axel discovers an extraordinary destiny. A world of ancient secrets, forbidden knowledge, and terrifying creatures, it's a place where reality is a fragile illusion "Darkness is the absence of light, not an element in itself," he was told, but he created it nonetheless. With Anya by his side, he vows "You and me against the world," as they embark on a quest to become the greatest elementalist the world has ever known. Witness the journey of a monarch in the making NOTE:"As we embark on this journey to write "Elemental Chaos", we invite you to visit the original story and share your valuable insights. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of this tale. By taking the time to read and provide your thoughts, you'll be an integral part of this creative process. Let's work together to create a truly extraordinary reading experience"

One ordinary day, a mysterious system suddenly appears in the minds of every human on Earth—a notification that pops out of nowhere, declaring them as "Players." Panic grips the world as people struggle to understand the meaning behind it. The government dismisses the threat, failing to take action against what seems like a distant, harmless anomaly. The illusion of safety shatters when the first dungeon emerges in one of the most densely populated cities. A towering structure and a gate tear open reality, releasing relentless waves of monsters that ravage the city, leaving destruction in their wake. Humanity, unprepared and leaderless, teeters on the edge of extinction. But among the chaos, one man emerges when the world needs it most. He effortlessly defeats the dungeon boss with one strike of his sword, sealing its gate. For this, he is named Player One. His overwhelming strength sparks hope around the world, proving that the system can be used to fight back. Yet his identity still remains a mystery after he suddenly vanishes from the public eye. In a world where Players fight for survival, will Player One remain in the shadows, or will he become the unstoppable force that saves humanity?

In the heart of a bustling city, a young dreamer navigates the labyrinth of ambition and desire. With every spotlight moment, a new shadow is cast, revealing the hidden intricacies of the pursuit of fame. As their journey unfolds, they encounter a challenges that test the very essence of their dreams. The path to stardom is paved with glittering illusions and stark realities, each step blurring the line between aspiration and sacrifice. When the final curtain falls, they are left to confront the true cost of their quest and the deeper meaning of success.

Bearing the supreme Blood of the Emperor, he unlocked the strongest Emperor's Eye! Martial Technique Copying! Bloodthirsty Frenzy! Seeing through illusions! Memory Reading! Burning World Black Flame! Cloning instant movement! Spatial destruction! Unlimited Vision! Time Stasis!… [Chaos Heavenly Emperor] Ling Feng, "With these eyes, I dare to make heaven and earth tremble!"

A frail and often ill son of a wealthy merchant unexpectedly embarked on the path of cultivating immortality while seeking a way to prolong his life! During the Tang Dynasty's Golden Age, the world was at peace, the climate was favorable, and the people lived in tranquility. One thousand years later, demonic beings devoured the sky, demonic ghosts rampaged, and sorrow-filled cries resonated everywhere. The Journey to the West reappeared, the Great Sage fought against the heavens, the Heavenly Stem descended to the mortal world, reincarnating anew. Mysterious transmigrations and reincarnations, reality and illusions intermingling, truly extraordinary! Is it just a dream predicted in the prophecy? Or a reality that has yet to occur? Can he eradicate the predestined demonic barrier, eliminate the catastrophes of the Three Realms that have yet to occur, and save the people from utter destruction?

I once believed I was the heroine of a modern fairytale, blessed with beauty, wealth, intelligence, and a powerful legacy. Men adored me, women envied me, and I was engaged to the most desirable man, Cole Fay. My life seemed perfect, a dream where I held the starring role. But on my eighteenth birthday, that illusion crumbled. The truth hit me hard: I wasn't the protagonist, nor even the villain or a side character. I was just cannon fodder, a disposable part of someone else's story. But when fate recognized the cruel joke of my life, I was granted a second chance. This time, I'll write my own story, living for myself. And this time . . . I will never love you again.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Rick Sharma was just an ordinary college student—until the nightmares began. Strange whispers, eerie visions, and an overwhelming sense of déjà vu start haunting his daily life. The world around him feels... off, like he's trapped in a reality that isn't his own. As he searches for answers, Rick uncovers chilling secrets buried beneath time itself. The deeper he digs, the more reality twists around him, blurring the line between past and present, truth and illusion. But one question lingers above all—what really happened that night? Make sure to add the novel in Library.....

Once, he was an assassin who swore loyalty to the righteous sects—‘Night King Yeomra.’ But after being betrayed by his comrades and meeting his death, He opened his eyes to find himself reborn in an entirely different body. His new name was ‘Avery.’ A simple convenience store worker. A life so ordinary that no one even paid him any attention. He thought he had finally escaped his bloodstained past— Until a single phone call shattered that illusion, as if mocking his fate. The world he now belonged to was far from ordinary. What awaited him— Was a ruthless organization made up of serial killers. A new life? That was nothing more than a delusion.

To Jared, the sky is the ultimate goal—a place where all his aspirations and dreams lie. He doesn't fully understand why he feels so drawn to cruising the skies among the stars. All he knows is that it's where his passion burns brightest, where his soul truly belongs. However, living the life of his dreams is far from easy. He will be tested by temptation, by love, and by illusion, as if the universe itself wants to see how much he truly desires it.

What if its all an illusion?

Ana grew up in a home where love was an unattainable luxury. Marked by abuse and despair, her life takes a devastating turn when her father sells her to a wealthy family, stripping her of her freedom, her first love, and everything she once knew. Trapped in a world of appearances and lies, Ana clings to the illusion of love when a young man from that family becomes her only light in the darkness. But that light soon turns into shadow when she realizes he is not the savior she imagined, but a far more dangerous version of the demons she tried to leave behind. Caught in a web of manipulation, pain, and inner struggle, Ana must face her past and herself to find the strength to escape, heal, and reclaim her right to live on her own terms. A story of love, obsession, and redemption-where the scars of the soul run deeper than those on the skin.

Dans un royaume dévasté par la guerre, le prince Quatro fuit son héritage après la mort tragique de son père et la révélation des sombres machinations de son oncle. Poussé par la quête de retrouver sa sœur disparue, il entreprend un voyage périlleux vers la Cité Parfumée, où l’immortalité et la trahison se mélangent dans un piège mortel. Pour pénétrer cette cité maudite, il accepte de devenir esclave, déterminé à affronter la vérité et à défier les illusions.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Ben Architecture, although still at its infancy has become one of the biggest and most reputable architecture firms in the country and Leia Clark is their top architect. Talented and smart, it wasn't enough, the stigma of being illegitimate was something she can never live down. Not getting hired on any position she wanted, she decided to put up her own firm but she knows that if she puts her name on the door, no client will come. Hence, the birth of Ben Architecture and its elusive owner, Benjamin Archibald. Though Ben was a mere illusion, a figment of her imagination, one she came up with while building her firm, he is fast becoming a name to be reckoned with when it comes to architectural designs. He is the best! So she is quite confident that no one would push into meeting him as long as she gets the work done and she exudes professionalism when representing him. But her number one rival, Jack Garlan, was very curious about Ben Archibald and set about motions to learn about the elusive man. Jack’s plan derails when he meets Leia and feels the attraction, his quest to get to know Ben becomes a quest to get to know Leia. This newfound quest becomes even more possible when a new project comes in requiring them to work together. As they begin working together, sharing work challenges and getting to know each other, their attraction grows. But will the secret Leia holds become the thing to drive them apart or will their love survive the deception and soar to new heights?

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm. As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud. In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

When a so-called “mage prodigy” at a prestigious magic academy tries to summon an unstoppable monster for an upcoming battle tournament, she accidentally hauls in an average-kun from Earth. Unfortunately for him, local legend paints Humans as the ultimate demon species—infamous for their indulgence in ungodly desires, greed, and destructive nature that destoryed the very habitat that gave life to them. Now, this bewildered “Human Demon” must keep up appearances, while his summoner scrambles to hide the fact that the only magic she can perform is Illusion Magic. Together, they’re caught between suspicious classmates, looming magical duels, and a system that expects them to be either fearsome or fantastically powerful, but in truth - they’re mostly just hilariously out of their depth. Prepare for magical mischiefs, comedic misunderstandings, and one grand illusion that might prove dangerously real. This is a tale of fight for survival, path to glory, and a journey of redemption.

At the Academy of Veythar, where nobles and commoners clash in duels of steel and sorcery, Raine Vaelor, a former outlaw, becomes an unexpected contender for power. When an ancient prophecy claims he is destined to shape the world’s fate, nobles seek to control him, rivals vow to break him, and unseen forces move in the shadows. But what if the prophecy is wrong? As assassins close in and forbidden magic resurfaces, Raine must uncover the truth before he becomes a pawn in a game centuries in the making. In a world where power is an illusion, will he forge his own path—or be destroyed by a destiny that was never his to begin with?

As one of GHOST FLEET's most formidable agents, ERIKA had spent her life honing her skills for a single purpose: vengeance. The monsters who tore her world apart, stripping her of family, pride, and dignity, had no idea she was coming for them. Armed with unyielding resolve, she believed she was ready to unleash hell. But vengeance is rarely simple, and the truth has a way of cutting deeper than any blade. The man she had silently loved, long before she even understood the depth of her feelings, stood revealed as her enemy’s most trusted ally. The love she once deemed unshakable was nothing more than a cruel illusion, a game in which she was but a pawn. Betrayed and broken, she did the unthinkable. Without a moment's hesitation, she leveled her gun at the one who once held her heart. Yet what Erika didn’t know was that, to him, she was not a pawn but the very center of his world. She was the dream he had dared to pray for, the light he craved in a life of shadows. And for her, he would set the entire world aflame—even if it meant turning it against himself. She was a phoenix, rising unbroken from the ashes of her past. He was the storm, destined to burn beneath her radiance. In a tale woven with betrayal and regret, friendship and greed, the unrelenting pursuit of power, and mysteries buried deep, one truth remained: Even in the face of hatred, even when stained with blood and vengeance, love does not die. It endures. It transforms. And it consumes.

Aurora's heart skipped a beat as her eyes met the prisoner's. His scream still echoed in her mind, but it was his gaze that left her breathless. Those dark, emotionless eyes seemed to see right through her, to the very soul she'd been trying to keep hidden and yet, despite the agony etched on his face, his expression remained stoic, a mask that both fascinated and terrified her. As she stood there, frozen in time, a rebellious thought whispered in her ear, “Visit the dungeon” It was a crazy idea, one that could get her into all sorts of trouble, but Aurora couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this mysterious prisoner than what met the eye. Born has a noble, Aurora had always felt like a bird in a gilded cage. She had everything she could possibly want, but none of it brought her true happiness. She longed for adventure, for passion, for a life that didn't feel like a predetermined script. And then, she stumbled into his world, a world of darkness and danger, where the rules she knew no longer applied. The prisioner wiith his enigmatic gaze and unyielding spirit, became her unlikely guide on a path that would shatter the illusions of her sheltered life and expose her to the raw, unbridled truth.