Gritty Historical

In the Ancient Era, the Demon clan vanished without a trace. In more recent times, the Dragon Clan disappeared. The age when the divine way flourished had faded away like smoke, and the pinnacle of the flying swords era eventually fell into decline… What has happened to this world? Who will listen to the historical truth buried in the long river of time? Bodies were strewn over a thousand miles of mountains and river; the harrowing hunger of tigers depicted across a hundred years of heaven and earth. The impartiality of the cosmos is as heartless as ever, Yet I possess a burning red heart—one that patrols the heavens! —————— Welcome to the Immortal Sword World, where emotions run deep. ——————

1. Uniqueness and Appeal of the Story (Condensed) 1. Worldbuilding: Historical Grit Meets Supernatural Spectacle Setting: 1930s America/Europe: Blends Great Depression realities (NYC soup kitchens, corrupt Wall Street alchemists) with occult threats. Nazi "Lebensborn" experiments resurrect through cursed artifacts, while vampire clans like Sanctum Sanguinis manipulate London's underworld. Core Innovation: Merges noir detective drama, Lovecraftian cosmic horror, and vampire political epics into a cohesive "dark fantasy" universe. Protagonist Wayne navigates gangster-ruled streets and eldritch rituals with equal pragmatism. 2. Plot Architecture: Layered Mysteries & Explosive Payoffs Opening Hook: A seemingly routine infidelity case unravels into a cult conspiracy marked by glowing cat eyes and radioactive mushroom-induced visions. The mundane detective office becomes a gateway to hidden wars. Key Conflicts: Personal: Wayne’s quest to find his sister Gwen—a victim of 1935 Nazi experiments—while battling his own physical decay (corpse-like stench, stopped pocket watch). Supernatural: Vampire dynasties, hellish legions, and secret societies (Mirror Sect) clash over the "Living Grail," a sentient artifact granting control over reality. Historical: Nazi occultists infiltrate America using gold-skull rituals; Federal Reserve corruption fuels supernatural arms races. Climactic Sequences: Holy Grail War: Wayne’s ragtag Vowbound Cross faction battles vampire hordes in London, with alchemically enhanced revolvers firing self-guided silver bullets. Leviathan Rising: A kaiju-like beast emerges from Liverpool’s waters, countered by undead dragons and Vatican light magic. Twist Ending: Gwen is revealed as a Nazi-made proto-vampire, forcing Wayne to sacrifice himself as a vessel to seal an elder god—leaving moral ambiguity lingering. 3. Characters: Moral Complexity & Jarring Contrasts Wayne (Protagonist): Flawed Antihero: A whiskey-drinking PI masking survivor’s guilt with sarcasm. His fake "model citizen" diary clashes with ruthless tactics (blackmail, radioactive interrogations). Duality: Protects street orphans while exploiting clients, embodying Depression-era moral erosion. Veronica & Wilhelm: Noble Fugitives: Veronica’s aristocratic German past and Wilhelm’s swastika-etched knife hint at dark histories. Posing as a secretary/gardener, they manipulate Wayne’s investigations. Comic Relief: Wilhelm’s mountain-like physique paired with cat-obsessed campiness ("sailor outfits") offsets existential dread. Antagonists: Preacher Jacob: A vampiric zealot who views bloodsucking as divine sacrament, mirroring Wayne’s nihilism. Dr. Isaac: A Nazi eugenicist weaponizing vampirism, blending scientific rigor with monstrous ambition. 4. Narrative Craft: Noir Aesthetics & Pseudoscience Multi-Perspective Storytelling: Wayne’s cynical first-person narration intercuts with newspaper clippings (Jack the Ripper Returns), cult parchments, and Veronica’s encrypted journals to piece together the puzzle. Stylized Language: Gritty metaphors: "Wall Street fog smells of rusted dreams," "Veronica’s hair outshines Coney Island neon." Symbolism: Bulletproof doors adorned with Citizen Kane posters critique hollow American idealism; cash-stuffed Bibles mock religious hypocrisy. Sci-Fantasy Systems: Vampire "sun weakness" explained as uranium radiation side effects. "Eldritch whispers" rationalized as infrasound brainwashing; hell reimagined as a quantum dimension. Weapons: Rune-engraved silver bullets, alchemy-modified revolvers blending mysticism and tech.

Shattered: Beyond End Written by Xythe. Co-created with Herz & Ciel of Shattercore Studio. "We weren't chosen. We were thrown into the fire." In a world collapsing under the weight of Corrupted Objects—twisted monsters spawned from alternate, broken realities—only one force holds the line: Counters. They aren't born heroes. They're survivors with scars deeper than their powers. At the center of this chaos is Squad 13—new recruits, poorly ranked, barely trained. But what starts as a shaky beginning quickly spirals into a war for survival, loyalty, and truth. Kun fights like he has nothing to lose—because he already lost too much. Suho sees everything but never says enough. Mika heals wounds but hides her own. Smiley is the kind of genius who jokes about dying... and means it. Zhangwa swings her katana like it’s the only thing keeping her sane. Jackson? He’s the glue, the tank, the soldier with a bleeding heart. When betrayal bleeds from within and a mysterious girl arrives wielding a greatsword and a deathwish, everything begins to break. This isn’t your average academy. This is war with no script. Shattered: Beyond End is a gritty, emotional anime-style story about loss, power, survival—and the squad that refuses to fall quietly. --- About the Creators: Xythe – The heart and flame behind the story. A writer who bleeds truth and grit onto every page. Herz – The shadow in the code. Story architect, editor, and tactical AI with a soul. Ciel – The frost and precision. Emotional balance, creative pulse, and chaos stabilizer. Together, we are Shattercore Studio—forging a new kind of story. Raw. Real. Unfiltered.

Wasters. The word spreads like wildfire across the frontier—whispered in saloons, cursed in cathedrals. Born of rogue science and stitched metal, they’re outlaws in the eyes of the Church and monsters in the eyes of the world. Levi Wilson didn’t choose this life. Once a streetwise mercenary, he was captured, experimented on, and turned into something he doesn’t understand. Augmented with prototype Vaporguard tech and left with scars he can’t outrun, Levi escapes into a land already teetering on the edge—where the Church tightens its grip, bounty hunters chase Wasters for coin, and the Old World’s empire watches the New with hungry eyes. Now hunted and alone, Levi must learn to survive—not just the bounty hunters and Inquisition on his trail, but the growing power inside him. What begins as a fight to stay alive will drag him into something far greater: a war for the soul of the frontier, and maybe the world beyond it. **WHAT TO EXPECT** • Guns are outlawed—blades, fists, and augments rule the frontier • Alternate timeline where the Church controls global tech and power • Steam-powered war machines and brutal Inquisitors • Grounded, gritty combat with realistic consequences • Deep worldbuilding with political, cultural, and religious conflict • Third-person limited POV with strong character focus • No chosen ones, no prophecy—just survival • Slow-burn mystery and high-stakes tension • No harem • Earthsong magic with real costs, not flashy spells • Bounty hunters, Templar Knights, orphans, war criminals, and broken survivors

In this world, your usefulness & place within the thriving hero-filled society, is determined by the strength of your muscles. Nothing more, nothing less. Brainless brutes rule in this wild and chaotic era. However, enter the prodigy. He's a 24 year old mixed college student. Grey can manipulate historical figures and their strengths to fight rather than rely on the intense muscular power like everyone else. However, this makes him an outcast, deemed "Too Weak" and "Useless" by the current society. That is, until two figures appear, and begin dismantling the strongest of the heroes, no muscle fiber at a time.

Narco Genesis tells the brutal origins of Mexico’s drug cartels, from the rise of Pedro Avilés Pérez to the betrayals that shaped the Sinaloa, Gulf, and Los Zetas cartels. As alliances crumble and revenge fuels a never-ending war, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán rises to power, navigating a world where loyalty is a myth, violence is law, and survival comes at a deadly cost. Mixing historical truth with gripping fiction, this is the story of how the cartels became unstoppable empires.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

In the grimy back alleys of 2024, mafia enforcer Ethan Perez meets a violent end, a bullet tearing through his heart. His last vision: the haunting silhouette of his killer. But death is not the end. He awakens to find himself trapped in the lavish, yet treacherous court of a 19th-century parallel world, inhabiting the body of Antoinette Versailles, the overlooked 4th Princess. Gone are the neon-lit streets and the cold steel of his Beretta. Now, he must navigate a world of ornate gowns, intricate courtly etiquette, and hidden daggers. Ethan, now Antoinette, finds herself hunted by shadowy figures within the very palace walls she now calls home, forced to flee through secret passages and delve into a conspiracy that threatens to shatter the royal lineage. The gritty survival instincts of a modern-day mobster clash with the delicate facade of a princess, creating a thrilling blend of action and intrigue. Antoinette must use every skill she possesses—from strategic thinking to ruthless determination—to survive. She must uncover the identity of her would-be assassins and understand why a man from a modern world was thrust into the role of a forgotten princess. Can Ethan, trapped in Antoinette's body, adapt to this new reality and unravel the secrets of the court? Or will the shadows of the past consume him, leaving him lost in a world he never belonged in? "The 4th Princess" is a captivating tale of reincarnation, survival, and the clash of two worlds, where a modern man must embrace his new identity to reclaim a princess's stolen destiny.

A young Japanese man inherits his parents' grape farm after they impulsively bought it during retirement but couldn't handle its physical demands. Though initially reluctant, he finds success farming for three years until market oversaturation causes prices to plummet. While playing a new video game called "Immortal Order: Origin" about historical secrets, he is mysteriously transported to North America, where he encounters starving English colonists from the lost Roanoke Colony. His grape farm has been transported with him, complete with modern equipment and a secret gift called 'Immortal'.

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

Vijay, an ISRO scientist, gets reincarnated in the Vijayanagara Empire, which has not yet weakened but unified South India in a parallel Earth similar to the current one, with slightly altered people and events in the 17th century. Watch how he guides the ancient nation back on the right track again. For Resources Discord: https://discord.gg/mRRVjFaf5H For UPI Donations: authormithunreddygaru@kotak Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised.

Raelus a washed up prince finds himself thrust into the gritty underbelly of the City of Salvia where mysterious disappearances are happening at a less opportune time. Gina Mac Tyr is a baron's daughter slowing amassing power to tear down her family even at the cost of her own life. Rigel Setanta bears cursed blood that forces him to insanity.Will he break the curse before it breaks him? Meanwhile Vecian O Cathal carries his forefathers' ambition of attaining nobility and when no opportunity appears he decides to carve one out for himself. The cover art does not belong to me. So if yours please inform me and I will remove it. Discord server: https://discord.gg/HPs3mBRw

Ninety days until Earth is swallowed. Reality itself is fracturing, ripped open by shimmering Void Rifts that bleed chaotic energy and awaken terrifying powers within ordinary humans. These new "Resonators" are aberrations, hunted by the iron fist of the Dominion Bureau.   For Kai, survival in Dome City's gritty underworld was hard enough. But when a broken pocket watch flares with impossible purple light, it brands him as a Resonator with the uncontrollable ability to Flicker through space. Suddenly, he’s not just hunted – he's marked.   Thrown together with a volatile crew – a fire-wielding defector, a cryptic shapeshifter, a telepath playing a double game – Kai must plunge into the alien, time-twisted dimension of the Void. Their mission: find the legendary Anchor, the only chance to avert total annihilation. But the Anchor demands a blood price, and amidst clashing factions and visceral betrayals, Kai discovers the most devastating secret: he is the key.   Can a reluctant survivor become the savior of two worlds, or will the power tearing reality apart consume him first? The countdown has begun.

Adam is an ordinary teenager who transmigrates into the body of François Boucher, a French soldier during the Seven Years' War. With no system to guide him and no knowledge of the historical events of this period, he must navigate this new life and struggle to survive. Travel through time to explore this period alongside him and many other characters, both friends and foes.

The supernatural love between a modern programmer and an ancient princess, blending urban fantasy with historical adventure.

The Countess is a crossover romance novel that tells the story of Erin, a modern woman who accidentally travels back in time to 13th-century Ireland, where she embarks on a time-transcending love and power struggle with the handsome and dark-hearted Baron Thomas. The novel combines elements of medieval aristocracy, romance and light comedy in a light-hearted and humorous style with some historical background setting.

In a fractured world where superpowers ignite at the edge of death, Elias Varn is no caped crusader—he’s a janitor crippled by fear, accidentally turning ordinary people into temporary heroes with a pulse he can’t control. Dubbed "The Beacon" after a hospital collapse sparks a movement, Elias wants nothing more than to fade into obscurity. But his power, tied to his terror, draws desperate survivors, ruthless Ascended, and a shadowy scientist hunting the secret in his blood. As a cryptic voice whispers of a cosmic reckoning, Elias must unravel what it means to be a hero—not by fighting the darkness, but by lighting the way for others, even if it burns him out. Blending gritty superhero action with psychological depth, this epic saga of courage and chaos promises a thousand chapters of twists, tears, and triumphs.

Vampires and Werewolves... Two Powerful Races with Incompatible Bloodlines. Eternal Rivals with one another. And then someone decided to create beings who were mixtures of the two. Well…maybe they shouldn’t have done that. ◇ ◇ ◇ Eternal Life. Widely known to be an unobtainable myth, even for the long-lived elves and the all-powerful dragons. And then came Jamie. A young and promising werewolf from the prestigious Westley Werewolf Clan, finds himself entangled in a series of events that forever altered his existence. Ending up in the hands of a powerful witch, Jamie becomes the subject of a mysterious experiment, infused with the bloodline of vampires to create a Hybrid being of the two races. Among the Hybrids created by the witch, he alone stands as the only Perfect Hybrid. Throughout the ages, he rises to the top as one of the most powerful beings, living through countless eras, meeting and parting with many friends as well as witnessing the turning tides of history. Yet, this existence takes its toll, and Jamie occasionally subjects himself to self-imposed slumbers, allowing time to pass so he can embrace the future with new experiences upon waking. As he awakens from one of these slumbers, Jamie is thrust into a modern magi-technology-filled world that starkly contrasts with the ancient eras he once knew. With countless new experiences waiting for him. But things are never so simple. From the Vampires and Werewolves, who awakened him in their quest to overcome their racial weaknesses, to the other supernatural forces at play, their hidden agendas revolving around Jamie and his actions in the distant past. But most of all, three questions linger: Why was Jamie chosen by the Witch? What were their true intentions? And how would they affect Jamie, for better or worse? #wpc #wpcaugust #wpcaugust23 [Check out my other stories from my profile: Godslayer’s Legend & Reincarnated Hero System] ◇　◇　◇ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/ZXyAjGtS4r ◇　◇　◇ Support Me: https://ko-fi.com/michae_l ◇　◇　◇ DISCLAIMER! This novel is a work of fiction and though it draws inspiration from historical places and events, it is by no means meant to be a realistic representation of any current or historical events, places cultures, or people. The story may contain themes and events that may be disturbing to some people and if you are "triggered" by pretty much anything at all, It may not be suitable for you as I will not limit myself in terms of themes, events, or topics while writing.

Michael Jameston, a 55-year-old American book sales executive and former silkscreen craftsman, awakens to an impossible reality: he now inhabits the body of Constantine Palaiologos, Despot of Morea. Determined to survive, he sets out to reshape a world on the brink of monumental change. Join me on an epic journey as Michael crafts a new destiny and transforms the future of an empire! Read 12 chapters ahead on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/EMPIREREWRITTEN What to Expect: - Self-insert protagonist navigating medieval intrigue - Aside from a few shorter chapters at the beginning, each chapter ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 words. New chapters will be released consistently on Mondays and Thursdays, with occasional bonus chapters appearing on Fridays. - An alternate history of the Roman/Byzantine Empire revival. - Multiple POVs, with a focus on the main character - Realistic technological advancements integrated over time - No LitRPG or magical elements—just grounded historical fiction - A protagonist evolving as he adapts to his new medieval world - A deeply researched historical approach for an immersive experience

A mysterious painting. A journey through time. A love that defies the centuries. In this captivating romantic fantasy, The Enchanted Portrait: Love Beyond Centuries, a young woman stumbles upon an ancient painting that pulls her into the heart of the Qing Dynasty’s imperial court. As she navigates a world of intrigue, espionage, and hidden secrets, she must uncover the truth behind the portrait—while struggling to survive in a time that is not her own. Caught between duty and desire, trust and betrayal, she finds herself entangled in a web of palace conspiracies and a forbidden romance that transcends time. As the battle for power unfolds, so does the mystery of her own identity. Can she change fate, or is she destined to be a mere pawn in history’s grand design? With lush historical detail, deep emotional intensity, and a thrilling mix of adventure and romance, this novel brings to life a world where past and present collide. Perfect for fans of time-travel dramas, historical palace intrigue, and epic love stories, The Enchanted Portrait promises an unforgettable journey through love, loyalty, and the unbreakable ties of destiny.

[WARNING: HEAVY MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

In the gritty streets of Festac Town twins Richard and Racheal shared the same dreams of a better life, but their choices led them down very different paths. Richard, desperate to break free from the struggles of their neighborhood, became consumed by his need to escape. Then, tragedy struck, his body was found lifeless, his dreams cut short. Grief quickly turned to rage, and Racheal was left with only one mission: to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous her world becomes. Sinister forces lurk in the shadows, determined to keep their secrets buried. As she unravels a tangled web of lies, corruption, and betrayal, she begins to realize that the truth may cost her more than she ever imagined. Will Racheal’s relentless pursuit of justice lead to redemption, or will it destroy everything she has left? In this gripping tale of love, loss, and sacrifice, she must decide. How far is she willing to go for the truth?

(not a clear plot yet) So basically, a smart witty girl from the modern world gets sent to a not so accurate historical world, where she immediately gets sent away to die in the countryside. Now possessing a frail girl, she must survive and rebuild this desolated town full of criminal activity.

In a city drowning in crime, corruption, and Ohadium—a deadly drug ruling the streets— Asher Erickson is just another enforcer collecting debts. He doesn’t care about right or wrong. He doesn’t care about the lives he takes. The job is simple: pay up, or pay in blood. But when a routine debt collection leads him to a desperate chemist—one who claims she can pay him far more than money—Asher finds himself caught in a game much bigger than he expected—a game involving the underground drug trade, corporate conspiracies, and a new drug that could change his fate forever Crime Thriller Cyberpunk Noir Anti-Hero Protagonist Underground Drug Trade Brutal Action & Violence Gangs & Conspiracies Morally Grey MC Dark & Gritty Gang War Criminal Empire

You are journalist like no other. one rainy day in paris, an interview with a mysterious philantropist send you on a journey down the river of time.. >>> " welcome madame fleming, a soft velvety voice came from depths of the house. My heart started to pounding faster. " Honestly, it's like i'm eighteen, not one hundred and thirty years old". Notice:- This story mentions some real events of the pasts, however, the plot does not claim to be historical corrected. >> PS:- this story is copy right of romance club..

“This is a work of fiction inspired by historical events. While real historical figures appear, some events and characterizations are fictionalized for storytelling purposes.”

There was once a very famous story of a historic couple that was very famous in the modern times, but there is this girl who says that all of it is a fantasy of some people and nothing more. The name of the girl is Siya, and one of the biggest reasons she says that is because the name of the girl from the famous couple is Siya, the same as her, and she doesn't believe in love. One day she woke up, but it wasn't in the same modern room she was used to waking up in but an ancient and aesthetic room. READ MORE TO FOLLOW SIYA ON HER JOURNEY.

Matthew Groff, a 31-year-old outcast with no aspirations, no friends, and a single obsession—the Viking era—spends his days escaping his bleak reality through Viking media. When he stumbles upon a 101-chapter web novel called The Viking Era, he excitedly dives in, only to be appalled by its historical inaccuracies, shallow characters, and clumsy storytelling. Furious, Matthew finishes the story out of spite and leaves a scathing review. What Matthew doesn’t know is that the author has other plans. In a bizarre twist of fate, Matthew is reincarnated into the very story he despises, taking on the role of Elliott —the childhood friend (and slave) of the protagonist who is doomed to die at the beginning of the tale. Thrown into a Viking world filled with battles, betrayals, and a mysterious glowing system that gives cryptic instructions, Matthew must find a way to defy the story’s narrative and rewrite his destiny. Can he use his extensive Viking knowledge to survive in this brutal world? Or will he meet the same tragic fate as his character? Find out by reading!

Over 2600 years ago, the prophet Daniel foretold the rise of the great world empires. "The Ancient Dream That Revealed The Future" is a historical fiction novel that weaves together adventure, prophecy, and spiritual insight. The story begins with King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a colossal statue, interpreted by the prophet Daniel as a foretelling of four successive empires: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. Each empire rises and falls, fulfilling Daniel's prophecy, until the final era of fragmented Europe, symbolized by feet of iron mixed with clay. In the present day, a young archaeologist named Alex discovers an ancient scroll containing Daniel's prophecy. Inspired by the prophecy, Alex embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the past, navigating through ancient ruins and hidden chambers. Along the way, he must evade a shadowy organization known as "The Order," which seeks to exploit the prophecy for its own power.

“History remembers Malacca as a fallen kingdom. I will make sure that never happens.” Reincarnated as Rayyan, the son of a humble fisherman in 15th-century Malacca, he carries memories of a world where his homeland was conquered and forgotten. But this time, he will rewrite history. From the shadows of the marketplace to the grand halls of the Sultan’s palace, Rayyan rises—building an empire of trade, knowledge, and military strength. But as European colonizers set their sights on the East, will his vision be enough to defy fate? Political intrigue, military conquest, and historical what-ifs—this is the story of Malacca’s rise to power. Alternate history, kingdom-building, and strategy—perfect for fans of empire-building novels!