The Darkness Game

"I’m not here to fit in—I’m here to stand out. When the lights are brightest and the pressure’s crushing, that’s when I shine." On the cracked courts of Pinehill, Jaden "Silk" Hunter was a king. His ankle-breaking crossovers, no-look passes, and thunderous dunks made him a streetball legend. But when a scholarship pulls him into the unforgiving world of Ironwood Academy, the country’s most prestigious basketball powerhouse, Jaden learns that talent isn’t enough. At Ironwood, the court is a battlefield, every teammate is a rival, and Coach Grayson Hale rules with an iron fist. The flashy, unpredictable style that made Jaden a legend on the streets is seen as reckless and immature here. His teammates doubt him, his coach benches him, and the media begins to whisper: Is "Silk" all show and no substance? But Jaden isn’t here to play by anyone else’s rules. With his pride on the line and the weight of his hometown’s expectations on his shoulders, he’s determined to prove that style and substance can coexist—that you can rewrite the game and still come out on top. When rival prodigies, team betrayals, and mounting pressure push him to the edge, Jaden must rise beyond raw talent and show everyone that greatness isn’t just about playing the game—it’s about playing the Game Above Game. Will Jaden rise to the top, or will the weight of greatness bring him crashing down?

The plot revolves around Vardy, a gamer who faces daily struggles and bullying. Despite his hardships, he finds solace in his favorite RPG game, Rune Quest. When offered the chance to choose his class, he selects Dark Warlock, seeking the power he lacks in real life. As he progresses in the game, he transforms from weak to strong, gaining confidence and resolve. Later, Vardy is enrolled at White Oak Academy, a school for individuals with supernatural abilities. Assigned to the Frame Initiative, a group of students without powers, Vardy faces discrimination and adversity. Alongside his peers, including Luthor, Tracy, Jesse, and Frank, Vardy navigates the challenges of their living conditions and the disdain from students with powers. Despite the harsh treatment, Luthor remains optimistic, while Vardy stays calm and composed. When confronted by students with powers, Vardy displays a surprising level of confidence, earning respect from his peers. As they face adversity together, Vardy and his friends bond over their shared experiences and determination to prove their worth.

The story of a monster that lost everything after a mysterious incident. The story follows the journey of Marco regaining his life while adapting to a chaotic new world. Through meeting his love they embark on a journey to create their paradise. Trying his best to remain as he is while protecting his loved ones. The journey of self discovery and strangeness ensues

"As night falls, darkness descends upon the world. A new era, later known as the 'Dark Age,' begins, and humanity embarks on a new path of evolution. With ten years of survival in the post-apocalypse etched in his memory, Ye Chen is sent back to the very day the catastrophe begins. His only goal: protect those he loves and rise to the peak of this world... with the strength of an ant. Lost in the struggles of life, there is always a path ahead — one that will open just for you."

hades must take over the underworld, to climb to way back up to the top of mount Olympus. before he can, he will also need many strong "friends" to join him. he may even take some help from the world of human kind.

A young girl who is very nice is abducted by a cold-blooded billionaire mafia. He gradually turns her into his possession then into his obsession, but a traitor has stolen his heart, so all he can do is abhor the traitor and search for her if he can find her. The price of her betrayal would be that she would curse the day she was born. Will the girl he kidnaps and plans to marry ever win his heart, or will she just be his property to do with as he pleases? trigger warnings abusive relationship, drugs, slavery, dark, cold, sexual assault, violence, human trafficking, mafia, guns etc. so if you are not comfortable with these, please avoid this story. *I don't support any of these!!*

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

Ken, a cold lowlife guy with a dark past, gets stuck in a game where he had to perform tasks and receive their karma, all to cover up a debt of 1 Million. From burning a child alive in public to bombing a crowd to getting a plane crashed into a building, and facing their consequences, all for money, welcome to THE KARMA GAME.

Does the supernatural world exist? Are Vampires real? or is it a myth? a legend? or an imagination? Over 7000 years ago, Vampires ruled the world and humans. They were seen as gods sent to devour mankind and rid them of their freedom. Humans were nothing but food and a play thing to them. This went on for years, with the humans population decimating rapidly. It continued like this, until, King Henry of Slovakia came into power. Wanting peace in his reign, he decided to come into an agreement with the rulers of the Vampires. The treaty was drawn; the pact was forged and it became a law all kings after him were to abide by. After every 100 years, on the day of the blood moon, princesses born to the Slovakian kingdom would be given to the Vampires prince to be his bride. Although this sounded as a very kind offer to the humans, only the princesses given out understood the true meaning of the pact. It was a death sentence. Once they sign the scroll, their fates are sealed and death is inevitable. Being a vampire bride is never a bed of roses for them because it means that they'd be preys to the Vampires, either as food or slaves and moreover, they won't be recognised as brides of the prince since they are humans, a different creature. After civilization kicked in, the pact was deactivated and the humans forgot about it. Only top officials knew but the mass didn't. To calm raging vampires, the government along with some royals would take a few girls and hand them over as sacrifice. But a new leader of the Vampires arose, a more cold one who wouldn't take just 'a few girls'. He wants his bride and would stop at nothing to get her, if it means destroying the human population. ___________________________________ Bella Rodriguez, an aspiring young lady who at the age of 17 became the bread winner of her family after her parents demise. She's lost in love so many times that she has fallen out of love for men and had decided to face her sister's life and her own education. With such a view, Bella's life seemed peaceful. But what would happen when her sudden peaceful life becomes chaotic? How would she react when she finds out that she's the next sacrifice? Would Bella accept her fate willingly or run away from it? Join Bella in navigating her life's journey.

Javier Rodriguez ~ Ruthless. Fearful. Callous. - "I know I don't deserve you, but I still won't let you go." Giorgia Torrini ~ Delicate. Graceful. Innocent. - "Isn't dying better than marrying him?" Atlast the time comes when the Mexican Cartels and the Famiglia are expected to join hands by making a deal to expand their territories. But this deal has become the worst nightmare of Giorgia as she is supposed to marry the future Capo of the Mexican Cartels - Javier Rodriguez who is worse than death itself. Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Giorgia's brightness disple his darkness or will Javier's darkness ruin her in it? ____________________________________ Tropes~ • Mafia Romance • Arranged Marriage • Grumpy X Sunshine • Forced Proximity ____________________________________

Born of blood and yet so disgusted by the sight of it, that was Sephtis, the greatest necromancer the heavens would ever know and also it's greatest nightmare to come. Sephtis, a being who was most surely not human but neither was he a demon nor a beast, hating the sight of blood yet there exists no greater master in the art of slaughter than he. His ever growing army razing down cities, countries, continents, entire worlds and eventually perhaps everything else. He was the definition of a nightmare, his name alone scaring even shadows away and his presence leaving nothing but destruction everywhere it touches. And to the world's greatest surprise something incredible had happened, the unstoppable force had vanished from the surface of the world one day with no explanation nor answer as to his whereabouts. The world finally knew peace, the gods were praised for an entire month straight for answering their prayers, losing themselves in wine, music, food and carnal desire, this was heaven. But as always peace is never a long-lived thing, Darkness is never really truly gone, only just temporarily withheld and the greatest nightmare in history would be returning once more, this time so much greater than ever before and making sure that he completes his mission without fail.

This book is about a world which is turned into an game like world by work of a system and you MC finds himself stuck between a his favorite game which is he among the seven only players so he uses that knowledge to his advantage in order to survive, the book " WHEN YOU OWE THE DARKNESS" has lots of thrilling adventures with a lot of twists. Read it

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

For countless centuries, rumors have persisted about mysterious group deaths—instances where clusters of people perish without any known cause. These occurrences are not confined to just the past but reach into the future, and not just within our world but in others we've yet to discover. Some speculate these groups are reincarnated into different realities, transported into fantasies as part of some unknown cycle. But what lies behind these unexplained events? And if those who died were truly reborn elsewhere, is this new existence a gift—or something far more sinister?

Kwon Jae-hyuk, a renowned lawyer known for his sharp mind and unwavering logic, is thrown into a life-altering predicament when a mysterious accident leaves him stranded in an unfamiliar body. He awakens in a lavish hospital room, surrounded by unfamiliar faces who call him by a different name: Cha Ji-hoon. Confused and disoriented, Jae-hyuk soon discovers that he has somehow inhabited the body of a young heir to a powerful entertainment company. However, Ji-hoon's life was far from idyllic. He was a troubled soul, haunted by a tragic past and burdened by the weight of his family's expectations. As Jae-hyuk navigates this unfamiliar territory, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including scheming relatives, a terrified nurse, and a mysterious figure who whispers chilling threats. He must unravel the mystery of his predicament, confront the challenges of his new identity, and contend with the hidden dangers lurking within the glamorous world of entertainment. "The Serpent's Game" is a thrilling story of identity, deception, and survival. It explores themes of fate, ambition, and the unexpected twists and turns that life can throw our way.

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

Jihoon, un collégien de 15 ans, n’est pas un garçon ordinaire. Passionné par les livres, la stratégie et la politique, il passe ses journées à planifier des avenirs imaginaires et à rêver de changer le monde. Dans une Corée du Sud frappée par une crise économique, il reste un étudiant brillant, solitaire et respecté... mais méprisé par ses pairs pour son manque d’intérêt envers les relations humaines. Tout change lorsqu’un événement extraordinaire transporte Jihoon, avec sa classe entière, dans un autre monde. Un royaume en péril les invoque pour combattre les monstres menaçant leur survie. Mais à leur arrivée, Jihoon découvre avec stupeur que son pouvoir est évalué comme inutile : il est de rang F. Humilié et rejeté, il est exilé dans une région dangereuse du continent, infestée de créatures terrifiantes. Cependant, le royaume a fait une erreur fatale. Jihoon possède un don unique : un système créateur capable de concevoir des technologies révolutionnaires, des bâtiments majestueux, et même des capacités surnaturelles. Ce qui semblait être une condamnation devient l'opportunité parfaite pour bâtir son propre empire. Alors que Jihoon transforme cette terre hostile en une puissance redoutable, il découvre que les créatures elles-mêmes peuvent devenir des alliées, intelligentes et loyales. Rejeté hier, il est prêt à devenir aujourd'hui le créateur d’un futur où le royaume devra s’incliner devant sa puissance. Le monde l’a méprisé. Maintenant, il va redéfinir ce monde.

In a vast universe where countless worlds intertwine, the heavens are nothing but illusions. True power lies not in following the natural order, but in conquering it. To live is to embrace the laws of nature, but to transcend is to challenge them—to fight against the inevitable and carve out your own destiny. This is the story of being, a man who defies fate and rises from the ashes of despair. He walks the path of survival, seeking the truth beyond the heavens, determined to conquer all and uncover the mysteries that lie at the end of it all. In a world filled with wonders and dangers, where only the strong prevail, an man's journey is one of relentless pursuit, where the price of victory is everything, and the cost of failure is oblivion. The journey of a man to the wast unknown Basic Realms Qi Concentration Realm:The starting point of cultivation, where practitioners begin refining and gathering Qi. Foundation Realm:After accumulating enough Qi, cultivators strengthen their foundation, laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs. Core Formation Realm:A critical stage where the cultivator forms a core, allowing for more profound control over their Qi and significant power increases. Upper Realms Martial Master Realm:The beginning of advanced cultivation, where practitioners master martial techniques and begin to harness Qi in battle. Martial King Realm:A realm of rulers, where the cultivator gains the power to dominate others and has a longer lifespan. Martial Saint Realm:A near-legendary realm where the cultivator has surpassed ordinary limits, commanding vast power and respect. God Realms Martial God Realm:Beyond mortality, cultivators in this realm wield divine power, embodying the peak of martial strength.Boundless God Realm:The ultimate realm, where the cultivator has transcended all limitations, attaining near-omnipotence and mastery over the laws of the universe. Each realm has 4 smaller realm's Early ,Mid , late ,peak

Forever In Darkness Kaiden Blackwood, a successful businessman and werewolf, struggles to maintain control over his dual nature. As he navigates the complexities of his world, he finds himself drawn to Mia, a beautiful and mysterious woman with secrets of her own. But their blossoming relationship is threatened by Kaiden's cousin, Ryder, who seeks to exploit Kaiden's powers for his own gain. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Kaiden must confront the darkness within himself and make a choice between his humanity and his werewolf heritage. Will Kaiden find a way to balance his dual nature, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Dive into Forever in Darkness , where magic, mystery, and romance await.

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

In a world full of light and hope, ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never could've thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massacred except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in after his explosive act of trying to save the mistress. Thus they deciding not to waste such a talent and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for shadow control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of SHADE, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. One day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sent shade, his new "son" to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his true enemies?

Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Inherited Darkness" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

In the grim streets of a city plagued by crime and despair, Vincent Crowe finds himself a shattered man, consumed by grief and fueled by vengeance. After the gang known as The Scourge brutally took his younger sister, Lily, from him, Vincent has ridden the harrowing waves of loss, stripping him of his family, his identity, and a sense of purpose. As the haunting memories of that tragic night lurk in the shadows of his mind, hope glimmers when he stumbles upon tales of the Heart of Nyx, a fabled artifact said to possess extraordinary power and the potential to right his wrongs. Determined to reclaim his sister and restore his lost legacy, Vincent plunges into the perilous depths of the city's underbelly. The hunt for the Heart leads him not only into dangerous encounters with mercenaries and crime lords but also tempts him with the very darkness he aims to conquer. Along the way, he uncovers unsettling truths about the artifact, secret societies, and unexpected allies who share stories of grief, loss, and redemption. As Vincent battles the demons of his past while navigating the treacherous landscape of power and deception, he must weigh the cost of his quest. Will the Heart of Nyx grant him the means to confront The Scourge and bring Lily home, or will it lead him deeper into chaos and despair? Vincent's journey becomes a race against time, forcing him to reckon with his inner turmoil and the fragility of hope in a world that threatens to swallow him whole.

Descended from the legendary "Thunder God," the Raiden family has reigned as one of the world's most powerful clans for centuries. But unexpected happened when 2000 years later the expected heir of the raiden family Kael Raiden , their eldest son, who inexplicably lacks the family's signature thunder powers. Shunned and ridiculed by his own kin, Kael is forced to endure a life of scorn and isolation. One day he decides to leave his family and embark on a solitary journey of intense training to became the strongest being. Will he survive this chaotic world or Destroy everything that stand against him . "I will destroy everything that stands against me," Kael declares, his eyes fixed on the sky, a chilling proclamation that marks the end of the kind-hearted boy he once was.

The Darkness We Hold Corinth’s greatest king will not bow—not to gods, not to kings, and certainly not to death itself. Sisyphus has always yearned for more. More power. More control. More life. A master of manipulation and cunning, he rules Corinth with brilliance, weaving schemes that leave both mortals and gods in awe—and fear. But his greatest ambition is yet to come: to unravel the chains of mortality itself. In a world where death is inevitable and the gods reign supreme, Sisyphus dares to challenge the unchallengeable. Defying fate, mocking prophecy, and daring to steal the secrets of eternity, he risks everything to outwit the very forces that govern life and death. How far can ambition take a man when the gods are watching—and what darkness will he uncover in his quest to overcome his own end?

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

A young man who has lost his father rebels against the order of the galaxy and sets out to become emperor. But along the way he begins to fall into darkness and in time becomes even worse than the very thing he rebelled against. This is the story of a man whose anger throws the galaxy into chaos and destroys himself in the pursuit of his goal. This is a story full of plot twists, war and death, love and friendship, betrayal and destruction. The story of a fallen angel. A science fiction story blended with dark fantasy. This is Symphony of Darkness.

Kaizen Valor, born a prince in the Kingdom of Valeria, he was a child born with everything but felt like it was nothing. He only wanted one thing- Freedom. Little did Kaizen know how hard that word was to obtain... The world Kaizen once knew began to change, but the fire within him— started to burn brighter than ever. In those ashes, Kaizen must find a way to rise, and take back what he thought was a burden, all while the future of the kingdom and the world itself rests on his shoulders.

Amidst the scent of war, the Seven Wonders disappear from the face of the earth. Dangerous adventurers who are known for the devastating prowess of the 7, they are the criminals responsible for conspiring with the Demons who were now invading Humankind. Aster, a beginning adventurer, is the key to unlocking the secrets behind the Seven Wonders, and being tasked with the special mission to discover the whereabouts of the Seven Wonders, he begins his lifelong mission whilst attending the Royal Knight's Academy to reclaim a lost power.