The Eyes Of Darkness Dean Koontz

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.

"When you think you know the truth... you'll realize you haven't even begun to understand the lies." In a world where darkness devours innocence, the journey of "Shadow" begins—a boy of eight who loses everything on a blood-soaked, rainy night. An unknown gang storms his home, slaughtering his parents before his eyes. His life shifts from the warmth of family to the cold embrace of loneliness, left only with scars of the past and unanswered questions. As years pass, Shadow uncovers a truth far more twisted than he imagined, realizing that the shadows of his past conceal dark threads linking his family to the world of organized crime. Torn between despair and the thirst for vengeance, Shadow embarks on a dangerous path to confront the enigmatic "Bloods Syndicate," the entity that shattered his world. Along the way, he crosses paths with outcasts who, like him, dwell on society’s fringes, forming the Mafia—a group that redefines loyalty and betrayal. Through brutal battles, intricate conspiracies, and internal struggles, his will is tested, and his humanity is pushed to its limits as he searches for meaning in a life lost between revenge and the fear of what lies ahead. A gripping tale where raw emotions clash with electrifying events, raising profound questions about vengeance, justice, and the steep price we pay to live... or to die.

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!!*

"I am the one who surpasses all. I hold the Infinite Darkness Concept, the Limitless Void Concept, the Almighty Weapon Concept, and the True Technological Concept. Come, let’s battle." 10 dpirits stone a day for 4 chapters 10 more to increase by one chapter remember drop comments bye

Yamikuro Asaki has no powers, yet he’s seen as a hero. Defying the laws set by the government, Yamikuro helps people with powers escape to another world, one he has never set foot in, called The Hideout. But when his path crosses with a girl who has powers, his life changes forever. Trying to help her escape to the other world, he's thrown into a life or death fight, awakening to a dangerous power. The Darkness. Now hunted by gods, government and beings beyond his understanding, all seeking to claim his power. He's forced to join The Hideout, and he quickly becomes close with Isabella, Kaminari, Cedar, and Deia. Together they fight back against those who try to control their lives and fate, and struggle with the past that has formed who they are now.

After being trafficked and sold to slave masters. Her captivating beauty attracts her masters. Several attempts from the masters to take advantage of her. She ran away from them wanting to be free. She met another person, is he really nice or is it a deceitful means of attempting to take advantage of her??

A life story of a boy called Domi, who lived a wonderful life with his parents. But then in one single night his life took a turn in a completely different direction. A turn that changed lives of everyone in the world. What will he do after this and what fate has for him in the future.

The fantasy adventure began from a life of a girl named Eve Ainsley who seemingly had find ordinary no longer in her grasp. After encountering an unusual entity named Charger and a world above her knowledge known as Elis, she might even discover more about herself. And perhaps even the truth. Note: This is written with journal-style based on Eve's point of view. For that, there will be two perspective where one is written by Eve in a tale and the other is written by script based on actual thing that happened.

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 ____________________________________

Josh and his friends are gearing up for their last summer break before their senior year in Highschool, but when an infection spreads that turns people into mindless zombies, they will have to survive their most terrifying summer break yet.

Laurent bukanlah pahlawan. Dia bukan seseorang yang akan mengulurkan tangan untuk menolong tanpa alasan. Hidup dalam bayang-bayang tragedi masa kecilnya, ia tumbuh dengan luka yang tidak pernah sembuh-dendam yang terus membara. Kehilangan kedua orang tuanya di tangan Elric, sahabat yang berkhianat, meninggalkan luka yang lebih dalam dari sekadar kematian. Namun, hidupnya berubah lebih buruk ketika kekuatan gelap yang tak terkendali mulai mengalir dalam dirinya. Kekuatan yang melukai, menghancurkan, bahkan membunuh tanpa ia sadari. Kekuatan yang membuatnya lebih berbahaya dari siapa pun yang pernah ia benci. Mencari jawaban, Laurent melangkah ke dunia yang lebih kelam dari yang ia bayangkan. Rahasia darahnya, warisan ras kuno, dan konspirasi yang lebih besar dari balas dendamnya sendiri mulai terungkap. Namun, dunia tidak menawarkan pilihan yang mudah. Mereka ingin menggunakannya-sebagai senjata, sebagai alat, sebagai kunci yang dapat mengubah segalanya. Tapi Laurent tidak akan membiarkan dirinya dikendalikan. Ketika bayangan masa lalu dan kekuatan kegelapan terus menelannya, ia harus memilih: tunduk pada takdir yang dipaksakan padanya atau menghancurkan segala sesuatu yang menghalanginya, termasuk batasan moral yang pernah ia pegang. Dalam dunia di mana tidak ada yang benar-benar baik atau jahat, Laurent akan berjalan di jalannya sendiri-dengan atau tanpa darah yang tertumpah di tangannya. Ini cerita pertama author, harap maklumi jika alurnya berserak. Alurnya suka gonta-ganti jika tidak sesuai dengan keinginan sang author, jdi wlau sudah di publis tpi jika kedepannya author tidak suka dengan alurnya akan author ganti. Ini murni pemikiran author sendiri!

Betrayed by the humanity he once served, Leo learns a bitter truth from his dying nemesis—the Demon King. But fate isn’t done with him. Reborn as a half-demon, he finds a world where demons reign, elves have turned against humans, and his once-glorious empire has crumbled into obscurity. Yet, among demons, he discovers the loyalty and love humanity never gave him. But a new war looms. A pantheon of self-proclaimed gods brings chaos, threatening both humans and demons. Armed with the Demon King’s power and the enigmatic Mother of Gods, Leo must rise—not just to save humanity, but to decide the fate of all.

On Earth, Ryuki Kurozaki is a 40-year-old man living without any grand ambitions. He is just an ordinary person, going through his daily routine without anything truly meaningful in his life. However, fate has other plans. In an instant, Ryuki finds himself reborn in another world. Now, he is a 15-year-old boy with white hair and blue eyes—features vastly different from his previous life. This world is filled with kingdoms, magic, and legendary creatures. Yet, in this new world, Ryuki is a nobody. Without any special abilities, he can only live the life of an ordinary young man. Until that day comes.

Erika obtained all worldly pleasures in the fastest way possible. Competing was not easy in an era of advanced technology, where, as time passed, her position was gradually being replaced by the younger generation. Her greatest desire was to survive in the political world with a prestigious position, making her thirst for power and status. The pressures of politics and her own greed eventually led her to a dark and malevolent entity—one that could grant Erika all the worldly pleasures she desired. Position, wealth, power, and eternal beauty. Of course, such gifts came with a price. The entity, known as the Fallen Angel—more accurately, the one cast out—had its own demands in return. A Prince of Darkness, ruler of the underworld and the deepest pits of Hell. Adzriel. He finally came to Erika to claim what was promised. Now that she had everything, it was time for Adzriel to take her soul—to drag her into the deepest abyss, forever.

The ordinary 18-year-old Edo, during a nighttime walk, finds himself in a fantasy world where he gains a mysterious power that could shape his destiny.

In the fractured world of Eryndral, where 12 continents—nine grounded, three soaring—teeter on the edge of all-out war, power hums through magic, crude machinery, and the rare pulse of aura. Vyrkanth, a land of iron spires and coal-choked skies on the continent of Draveth, stands at the heart of the storm, its crimson wyrm banner raised against looming threats: orc warbands from Grundthar, elven skyships from Sylvara, and the restless dragons of Ignarath. Amid the clatter of steam carts and the flicker of arcane light, a peasant named Kael Draven emerges from the muck of Lowcrook, his piercing blue eyes—a rarity in a realm of brown and gray—marking him as an outcast, a target of scorn and suspicion.

In the enchanting realm of the Forest Empire, a war hero named Maximilian and a captivating noble lady, Sienna, fell deeply in love. Their romance blossomed amidst the chaos of battle, their bond forged through shared triumphs and sorrows. However, their happiness was not destined to last. Bitter betrayals and misunderstandings tore the lovers apart, leaving Sienna to reluctantly accept an unhappy marriage to a man she did not love. Maximilian, heartbroken, turned to his loyal comrade-in-arms, Amara's, and the two wed. Though Amara's faced hostility from those who coveted Maximilian's affections, her unwavering devotion never wavered. She cherished her husband, determined to mend the rift that had formed between them. Tragically, Amara's one day witnessed Maximilian and his former lover in a passionate embrace. Consumed by the agony of betrayal, she demanded a divorce, leading to a violent confrontation that left her confined and isolated. In this state of duress, Confined and isolated, Maryanna gave birth to twins. Due to the medicine someone was feeding her, she had a mental break and attempted to harm her own children before narrowly escaping her imprisonment. Wracked with the anguish of her actions, she believes her twins are dead because of her. Amara's ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery, her disappearance leaving those she left behind haunted by whispers of her tragic demise. Will Amara's find the strength to overcome her anguish and reclaim her life? Can Amara's love for Maximilian withstand the tempestuous storms that have battered their union? is she going to be happy ? or she will go back to her old life ? ( it contains violence) •••••••••••• story "I made a mistake; that's all it was." ~~~~~ "You cannot force me to sleep with you, even if I am your wife." ~~~~~ "No! Please, untie me now!" ~~~~~ " will you marry me?" "Yes." ~~~~~ "He doesn't love you; he loves me!" ~~~~~ "Max, please let me go. I don't want to live like this." ~~~~~ "Do you love me? My love, I know you don't, so please sign this paper." ~~~~~ "Mother-in-law, I did not kill my children! I did not hurt them. Max, please believe me!"

In an abandoned mansion, seven malevolent mascot dolls, possessed by vengeful spirits, seek justice for their past murders. The story unfolds seven years later when the Bendeta Family purchases the mansion, still unaware of its dark secrets. As the new owners prepare to move in, they hire a team of 32 security guards to protect the valuable mysteries hidden within. Meanwhile, a group of five thieves embarks on their own quest inside the mansion. The protagonist, a private security guard monitoring the cameras, becomes entangled in unexpected alliances and encounters with the unknown. "Watchful Eyes" is more than just a story , it's an immersive experience that will awaken your senses and challenge your perceptions. Dare to peer into the abyss and see the truth that lies behind those watchful eyes. Are you ready to unlock the secrets within?

A young talented boy goes through his life living in Qamh village. Since he was a kid, he constantly heard a voice in his head. Perceived by others as a child continually talking to his imaginary friend. As this continues his sanity slowly starts to slip.

"If I told you about the darkness inside of me, would you still look at me like I'm the Sun?" ****** Annalise's life changed the very night she was married off to the Dark Lords who resided in the Cursed Castle. She was offered to them as a sacrifice to save their Empire. No one knew anything about those residing inside the Cursed Castle except that there were three of them, all men, and they all were very powerful. There was a dark force invading the peaceful lives of the people of Seelie Empire, people were disappearing and unseen things were happening. And the High Priestess confirmed that the Seelie Realm would need the help from the Dark Lords to win this battle against the unknown. Annalise ended up becoming the pawn as the only unmarried girl with royal lineage and the title of a Princess. To show their sincerity about the treaty, the royal family offered her hand in marriage to the Dark Lords, and to everyone's surprise, the Lords agreed. But they had a condition - she needed to marry all three of them! To save her Empire and people, Annalise agreed to marry all three Lords only to find that none of them showed up at the wedding. How was Annalise going to handle her married life, and her three husbands who were not only handsome beyond words but also more powerful and mysterious than people thought? Especially when they had a great battle to fight! ****** Warning: Mature content in the story. This is a Reverse Harem story, so if it's not your cup of tea, please skip this story. ----- Disclaimer: The book cover is mine. ----- For more updates, follow me on Instagram: @nightsummer20 *******

in a medieval dark fantasy world.In the human kingdom . After centuries of protection, the kingdom decided to extinguish the Eternal Flame, a fire that drove away the darkness but required constant human sacrifice. Some believed this decision would bring freedom, while others feared the consequences. It wasn't long before shadows began to appear, mysterious otherworldly beings silently watching over the kingdom. Some saw them as messengers of a new era, while others saw them as ominous harbingers of a greater power lurking. Amid this threat,Under this threat, the kingdom is divided into the Guardians of the Flame, who seek to rekindle it, and the Council of Hope., who believed that the time of the flame was over. But amidst this struggle, there was a greater truth that everyone was unaware of: the darkness was not asleep, but was patiently waiting for this moment to return.

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

Young billionaire Geoffrey Smith had it all—until the night his family was torn apart by betrayal and murder by none other than his favorite uncle, Danny Gayle. Blinded and broken, he vanishes, only to return eight years later with a new identity–Carlton Jaz, an intellectual man driven by vengeance. But amid the web of deceit lies a love he had been waiting to embrace his whole life—with Tiana Banks, the girl who saved him with the M3 vaccine the night he was supposed to be killed by a dangerous chemical weapon. Unbeknownst to him, Tiana Banks is right in front of him, working in the same company, but neither recognizes the other as they now look different from eight years ago and now have new identities. Worse still, an accident robs Carlton of his memory just as he uncovers Tiana’s new identity as Mia. The storm between love, loyalty, and revenge reaches its breaking point. With billionaire heir, Roy Meyers hell-bent on making Mia his woman, she battles her own heart while Carlton fights to reclaim the life, love, and justice stolen from him. In a world where secrets are inevitable, betrayals, the order of the day, and love the ultimate test, will Carlton triumph?—Or will he lose his love as a price for revenge? A tale of love, power, betrayal, and redemption, ‘Beyond The Facade’ is a gripping saga of endurance and determination where every choice could mean triumph—or tragedy.

Kashmiri Fiction Fannah Shah lives an ordinary life as a wildlife photographer, always chasing after something new, something bold. His world is peaceful—until it isn’t. Everything shatters the moment he locks eyes with Sufiyan Bhat, a man with haunting emerald eyes and an unstable mind. From that moment, death whispers, graves are unearthed, and mysteries unravel. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, luring them toward an abyss of magic, conspiracy, and betrayal. As they fight to escape the horrors closing in, Fannah and Sufiyan must face an impossible question—can they outrun the nightmares hunting them, or will they be swallowed whole, leaving behind only their names in the wind?