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Beneath the Veil of Power

In the world of high-stakes power plays, manipulation, and psychological warfare, Aiden Devereux is a master of control. A brilliant strategist and manipulator, Aiden's rise through the ranks of a shadowy global organization known as The Circle is driven by one goal: to claim ultimate authority over the world's most influential networks. With his unwavering focus on power, Aiden employs every tool at his disposal—deception, seduction, subversion, and mind games—to eliminate rivals and bend the world to his will. But the path to dominance is never clear-cut. As Aiden ascends, he faces growing opposition not just from his enemies, but from the very forces within himself. His manipulations begin to take a toll on his psyche, eroding his sense of morality and forcing him to confront the human cost of his relentless ambition. The deeper he digs into The Circle’s tangled web, the more he uncovers about its dark origins and the hidden figures pulling its strings. As Aiden's mastery over others reaches its peak, he encounters new adversaries—rivals with their own formidable tactics, including a former mentor who knows his every move, and a cunning seductress whose emotional intelligence threatens to destabilize his cold, calculated worldview. But it is not just outside forces that threaten him; the very manipulation he has used to control others begins to turn inward, as he starts questioning if he has become a pawn in a much larger game. When a new figure, Julian Thorne, emerges from the shadows—a strategist with a mind as sharp and dangerous as Aiden’s—the stakes become personal. With The Circle on the brink of collapse, Aiden is faced with an agonizing choice: take control of the empire he has spent years building, or destroy it all and erase the legacy of power that has consumed him. The Serpent’s Throne is a psychological thriller that explores the depths of ambition, the cost of absolute power, and the delicate balance between control and chaos. As Aiden’s world unravels, readers are taken on a harrowing journey through deception, betrayal, and the ultimate test of one man’s will to bend fate to his design.
Dm_Mahakal_8829 · 53 Views

Fallen Paradise

When the moon reaches its peak, madness shall walk the face of the earth. In a world teetering on the edge of mysteries and sanity, the moon's crimson glow heralds an age of nightmares. Everyday objects twist into monstrosities. Nature turns savage. And humanity? Their darkest emotions awaken something far worse.... Jian was just an average writer and novel addict, lost in the pages of countless stories, until the day she became food for an unknown entity. Now, the Victorian-modern era she once knew is plagued by horrors. Bloodthirsty monsters born from corrupted humans and everyday items roam the earth. This is her fight for survival. Her battle against madness itself. This is the legend of the last survivors of PARADISE. Together, they unravel dark mysteries, face chilling monsters, and awaken powers forged from their deepest emotions. But every step forward uncovers a heavier price: the fragility of sanity and the haunting question. Who is the real monster? What to Expect - A slow-burn action grimdark fantasy, with gothic themes and Victorian-modern cultivation. - A haunting blend of psychological thriller, mystery, and horror. - Unending War - Emotion-driven powers tied to characters inner demons and traumas. - Equi Cultivation and System. - Little Romance, A Lot Of Friendship And Comradeship - Rich, atmospheric world-building, inspired by soulslike and horror games. - Tense confrontations, heart-stopping cliffhangers, and deeply flawed characters. - Multiple MC, Jian isn't the only main character, but the story starts with her(maybe a little)... Update Schedule 10-20 chapters per week.. to keep your heart Thumping! Want to stay ahead of the chaos? Support me on [Patreon](patreon.com/P_Magno) for 5 chapters in advance and exclusive content! Join the Community Discuss theories, share fan art, and dive deeper into the lore with fellow readers on [Discord](https://discord.gg/k9MA7ZUQGJ). Are you ready to step into the crimson glow? Madness awaits. Authors Note: Hi Everyone. Am actually posting this story during the Full Moon period... This is actually my second story....Hope you like it and leave as much comments, reviews and ratings as you can.... And don't forget to grab a bowl of popcorns..... Quote: " Only In the the darkest depths of the soul, can the chains be broken..... Cause we are humans fighting Madness! " Theme: Redemption...
P_Magno · 1.3K Views

Lured by the Moon

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)
Asia_Miller · 4.5K Views

CEO's Wife Suddenly

It was not actually easy with Mr Jackson; raising kids and managing, a multimillion dollar tech company in the State, this talking about the Conjugal Burden. His company had got many competitors, yet due to his expertise in technology, he had always outran them in terms of tech savvy. Prior to this time, there is a throwback to his life before marriage, talking about the twists in some supposed wedding. Well, things has been going well with him not until he lost his wife and left with two kids, as though that was not enough, the burden of playing the role of both father and mother had weighed him down, and that affected his business. Before Jackson married, he first experienced loneliness as a bachelor, many failed marriage plan that led to his decision of taking his time to get a woman of his choice and type. The pre-wedding climax that occurs at Gricks wedding had taught him a lesson. In this story, Markson was actually supportive, though sometimes due to his sanguine temperament, he makes jest of serious issues. Laura, in chapter four of this book, had learnt her lessons that not all that glitters are Gold, after she had the little misunderstanding with Mr Gricks who was almost going to be her husband. She saw herself to be lucky to have discovered much trait in Gricks before marriage. As for Jackson and his later two kids left with him, they later got along when Jackson met a woman who happened to be a babysitter and afterwards his wife. This story has a lot to unfold, because prior to when Jackson lost his wife, he had gone through many things which will be uncovered from chapter one. Climax: The climax started in chapter four, Laura and Gricks go their separate ways, markson's wedding trying to be put to a hold and Mr Gricks secrets revealed. Well, aside all these, the chapters of this story has interesting events that spice up the story. Genre: Billionaire, Marriage, war, thriller and Action. Tag: Marriage, melancholic, sanguine, climax, dominant.
PRECIOUS_OBASI_2592 · 1.9K Views

Ghost Exorciser: Is Loved By All

Yu Holea was a genius ghost exorcist. Cursed for being a loner she embraced the path of exorcism. At the age of 26, she died. Opening her eyes she realized that she has transmigrated to a character who has the same name as her. Yu Holea was the newly found young miss of the Yu Family. Though everyone disliked her since for them Yu Mei is the true young miss. Everyone looks down on her even her biological brothers. Her Eldest Brother, "Don't even try to get close to me. I hate gold diggers like you. Yu Mei come I will bring you to shopping." Her Gentle Second Brother," The door to get out of here is on the left. Remember not to bully Yu Mei" Her Third Brother, "Uh, don't let me see your disgusting face. Let me see my cute Yu Mei's Face" However, Yu Holea ignored them. She was used to all of this. She focused on her career and earning money instead of love. She was penniless? Huh, she has a long queue of bigshots begging to give her money. Her business empire expands from City S to Capital. She was untalented? She can even summon thunders!! At a high-end party, one of the relatives of the Yu Family saw Yu Holea surrounded by the bigshot of different fields and was shocked to the core. Just as everyone was confused her three brothers arrived and started pampering her. "Lea'er do you want to eat strawberry cake? Call me Big Brother I will feed you the cake." "Lea them, here drink this juice, by the way, why don't you call me Second Brother?" "Little Sister don't listen to them I will protect you from everyone, you just have to call me Third brother." A certain Handsome, Ceo of a top 10 company, "Lea Baby, when are you going to say yes to my proposal?" Yu Holea: Why is everyone looking at her with a doting glance? Follow Yu Holea in her adventure filled with thriller, suspense, and pampering.
LittleRabbit1111 · 1.9M Views

Awakening Protocol: Rise of the First Slayer

Kaito Sakamura never expected his final year at Matsuda High to turn into a nightmare. What began as an ordinary school day quickly descends into chaos as a mysterious outbreak transforms his classmates and teachers into infected, mindless killers. In the midst of the terror, Kaito suddenly gains access to a strange, game-like survival system that grants him enhanced abilities and displays stats, skills, and even titles. Marked as the “First Slayer” for being the first to kill an infected, Kaito realizes he’s been given a chance to survive—but at a brutal cost. As the infection spreads through Matsuda High, Kaito must fight for his life, leveling up and unlocking new abilities as he battles his way through blood-soaked hallways and barricaded classrooms. But survival is more than just defeating enemies; it means making impossible choices, risking everything for his friends, and finding out the truth behind the outbreak and this strange “protocol” that seems to govern his every move. With each level he gains, Kaito becomes stronger, faster, and more resilient—but he’s not alone. Other students begin to awaken similar powers, and soon Kaito finds himself caught between enemies both living and undead. As he faces off against monsters both human and infected, he begins to uncover a horrifying secret that goes far beyond his school—a secret that could change the fate of humanity itself. "Awakening Protocol: Rise of the First Slayer" is a high-stakes action-horror novel blending supernatural survival elements with intense thriller and post-apocalyptic themes. In a world where strength is the only currency, Kaito must evolve or face certain death in a school that has become his deadly proving ground.
L5D · 399.2K Views

The Villain Professor's Second Chance

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series
Arkalphaze · 1M Views

The Saga of the Onmyoji

Onmyoji are a class of spirit masters with special powers and has protected the human realm from the dark forces from the supernatural worlds Adam is one revered spirit master at the Tenmon So the ancient sect that has kept order in the human and supernatural realms for centuries. With his special powers to command and control spirits from the supernatural worlds, Adam has earned a reputation as an exorcist with a quest to find his long-lost parents. However, a call of distress from a fellow master changed all that. In a bid to save Kelly Nishimura Adam found himself walking into a fatal ambush. Though he rescued his teammate, Adam realized a prized relic, long guarded by his sect, has been and that may throw the realms into chaos. As he sought to hunt down the thief, he found himself battling enemies from the others realms and uncovered a dark conspiracy that threatened to re-ignite the centuries-old feud between the Onmyojis of Tenmon So and the Dākurōbu(Dark Robes). A war that will destroy the balance between the supernatural and human realms. Racing against time, Adam knew he must retrieve the relic and defeat foes before the human realm is consumed by darkness. Using all his powers, he must save his world from destruction. Little did he know, behind the conspiracy, is a larger scheme of things that will threaten to consume his quest to find his long-lost parents. The Saga of the Onmyoji is an exciting series of stories that promises the exciting elements of magic, mystical powers, and creatures. Besides breathless action, there will be interesting characters, each possessing different special powers, that will thrill the fans of fantasy and horror. The Saga promises to keep fans of fantasy and supernatural thrillers glued to every page of the thriller.
Thunder9 · 1.8K Views

Alternative: Infinite Destroying destiny

"The gods want to possess the Grail of Sin, but I need it to save the person I love. Even if I have to watch the world go up in flames." After losing everything he loved and being on the verge of death, Neizan is transported to an unknown world. In his first year, Neizan tries to unravel the mystery of his arrival while struggling to survive the relentless life in the Léones Empire. During one of his hunting trips, he encounters a merchant named Arthur, who is being attacked by two armed men. Neizan steps in and rescues him, sparking an unexpected friendship. But the danger doesn't end there: later, they face a dragon-like monster, and Neizan must sharpen his wits and strength to confront this threat and save their lives. Later, he encounters a beautiful girl in danger, whom he tries to save by killing her attackers. However, his actions condemn him, and Neizan is imprisoned for his crimes. His only chance for freedom will be risking his life in the imperial coliseum. But the cruel emperor will do everything in his power to make his situation even more difficult. After emerging victorious in the coliseum, Neizan decides to visit the village of giants, where he meets the daughter of the champion he had defeated. However, peace is short-lived: the emperor, taking advantage of the absence of the village's leader, plans to launch an attack against the giants. To protect the village and its inhabitants, Neizan makes a dangerous pact with the emperor: he agrees to seek the legendary Grail of Sin and gather the seven gems needed to complete it. However, this mission hides dark secrets, and the adventure will be perilous, with gods standing in the way of Neizan and his friends. Now, everything depends on his fight, which will determine his fate to protect the girl and the people he cares about. ⚜ ----____ Other tags ____---- ⚜ #Psychological thriller #Suspense #Horror #Gore #Drama ⪧ Chapter release: 2 chs/day Author's Note: This is a dark fantasy. An epic and terrifying adventure, a story filled with blood, violence, and disturbing scenes. I appreciate all the support you give to my story; thanks to that, I will continue it until the end.
Writer_Lion · 10.3K Views

Dark Salvation

Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Shakespeare – [The Tempest] As a form of punishment for mistakenly killing an innocent civilian, Song Zhuyu, a priest and part-time exorcist, found himself exiled to the distant shores of Shenci Island, hundreds of miles away from his hometown and the only city he had ever known his whole life. However, unbeknownst to anyone, he harbored a secret agenda— to hunt down the culprit who had turned his life upside down. Fully prepared for meeting danger at every turn, what he encountered instead was a beautiful, serene island, albeit with two strange ironclad rules: First, do not climb the hill after 1 AM. Second, do not interact with Rui Ye. On the first night of his stay, Song Zhuyu broke two of the taboos, only to discover that the infamous Rui Ye was nothing like he had expected. “I am cursed,” the blind, beautiful man told him with a wistful smile. “If you associate yourself with me, the curse will haunt you too.” In response, Song Zhuyu’s lips hooked into a careless smile, “I don’t think you have to worry about that. I, myself, am cursed as well. What’s the big deal about adding another one?” But as inexplicable deaths began to plague the island, Song Zhuyu realized that the island, including the helpless and soft-hearted Rui Ye he had come to know, held a far darker secret than he could've ever imagined. In a race against time, he must navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and betrayal to unravel the island’s sinister truth and achieve his goal before it's too late. *** Pretty, flirtatious yet heartless priest gong x blind, mysterious and cursed shou Additional tags: gong/seme/top protagonist, action, mystery, suspense, horror, psychological, thriller, dark elements, angel and demons, slow romance, murder, crime, beautiful protagonist, older love interest, 1 vs 1, dubcon, supernatural creatures, exorcism, tragedy, past plays a big part Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord server: bit.ly/delanadiscord
delanasiwarka · 393.2K Views

The Pond that Absorbed Me

They shared constellations, yet light-years separated their whispered wishes… *** In a moment of unforeseen Fate, a young man reaches into the icy waters, but with a sudden, forceful pull, he is drawn into its depths. Now shrouded in the Darkness he endures his imprisonment there. “Reconnecting with an old friend is like finding a lost jade—if only it were worth the trouble.” Yang Su, The Servant. *** Meanwhile, in the secluded monastery the Great Master’s rage ignites when his servant vanishes. Four days of torment, anger, and longing leave every monk wishing for their own end… until an unexpected visitor comes. “Your Stupidity is the Yin to Wisdom’s Yang. Keeps the balance, you know.” Feng Bo, The Great Master. *** At this very time, the Prince suffers distress by the grief of loss, spending his days in drunken mourning in order to dull the pain. He doesn't have any desire to cling to life anymore, but being immortal, he cannot just die. “Eternity? Like waiting for a thousand cherry blossoms to bloom—one by one.” Muchen, The Second Prince. *** Forbidden practices, Heavenly secrets, Fate’s defiance and the Realms on the brink of War. As well as Curse, Scheming, Sacrifice and Punishment that turns God into Wandering Spirit, and Spirit into only Heavenly Heir. Sarcasm on the edge of torture, both evoke the bittersweet ache of missed encounters and unfulfilled destinies. *** THE LEGEND In a world where Realms are connected, there's an old tale—a Legend that whispers of Balance and hidden Powers. According to this lore, all Realms share a common origin, and their Fates are intertwined. Realms are destined to coexist as one. Here, no hierarchy prevails—no masters, no slaves. Instead, Realms harmonize, their existence interwoven threads. Should the Balance falter, Chaos looms, and the Abyss threatens to swallow everything. Yet, when the Abyss fully absorbs the Realms, the Celestial Source establishes a new Cycle of Life, and brings new Realms to coexist. But even if the Abyss is undeniable, a hope remains, for within the same Source that birthed the Abyss lies an indomitable Force—a Guardian, the One, born to confront, combat, and seal it. Thus, the current Realms gain their chance at survival. *** PS This story was planned long ago, but life is life, so I only decided to share it within online community now. That’s why your support means a world to me >> give me, pls, at least the smallest sign that my work is not in vain so I can happily proceed writing. I’m grateful for your like, comment or review. I appreciate every reader who spends their time following my characters’ journey throughout the chapters and helping me develop their best and worst traits, as well as torture, challenges, punishments and adventures. Thx in advance! *** All intellectual property rights of this novel are owned by the author (uttophian).
Uttophian · 22.5K Views
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