Black Hills

Coming to my senses... I find myself a desperado. In the depths of azure, black sails flutter. Treasure gleams, blades ring out. Pillage, slaughter, irreverence towards the gods. Youth fades swiftly, all but meat and wine for pleasures. [Slice of Life][Romance Simulation][Business Simulation]

In the dark and treacherous city of Blackmere, investigator Elias Renshaw has spent years uncovering lost artifacts and unraveling hidden truths. But when a mysterious woman named Lena approaches him with a cryptic message—"Find the Black Key before they do"—he is thrust into a deadly game of secrets, betrayal, and power. The Black Key is rumored to be an ancient artifact tied to the forgotten kings of old, a key that could unlock something capable of reshaping the very foundations of the city. As Elias and Lena race against shadowy forces who will stop at nothing to possess it, they must navigate a maze of cryptic clues, dangerous adversaries, and a history that refuses to stay buried. With every step closer to the truth, they uncover more than they bargained for—hidden alliances, a centuries-old conspiracy, and an enemy who knows their every move. In a city where trust is scarce and the past is as dangerous as the present, Elias must decide how far he is willing to go to unearth the Black Key’s true power. Will he unlock salvation—or doom?

The world is tainted by creatures that posses a black liquid in their bodies. Akarui Raito is a normal high school student until one day he gets into a near death situation that changes his entire life and everyone around him.

Moved to RR

Under the relentless rain of Starovia, Mike, a battle-scarred soldier, takes refuge in a crumbling hotel with the last of his team. When all hope fades, a mysterious team led by Reznov—a man with cold gray eyes and a shadowy past—emerges, turning the tide of battle. But is this savior real, or a deadly trap? The secret nuclear facility they must destroy hides truths even Reznov can’t fully conceal—a threat far greater than anyone imagines. From now on, two chapters will be released each week — one on Saturday and the other on Tuesday.

In a world where the Assassins and Templars wage a hidden war, Aliya Devereux, daughter of the Templar Grandmaster, is abducted by the Hidden Ones. As secrets unfold, she realizes her fate is tied to an ancient artifact stolen by her father—a relic that could change the course of history. But among her captors stands a man cloaked in darkness, a legend whispered in fear—The Black Reaper. Caught between loyalty and truth, Aliya must decide: embrace the shadows or be consumed by them.

In a quiet rural town stands an old, foreboding building. Its shadowy presence casts an eerie atmosphere, sending shivers down the spines of those who pass by. Yet, despite its unsettling aura, the people who work within its walls are surprisingly kind and welcoming. Only thirteen souls occupy the space, their presence a stark contrast to the building's dark, almost sinister vibe. But one can't help but wonder—is this place truly as ordinary as it seems? The air whispers secrets, and the walls seem to hold stories untold. Something about it feels... off.

"Weak" suffer in the war, and "weak" can never have a happy life. I am maybe weak but I will trample all strongmen and become the strongest.

Red and cold, that's what he was, this monster who had saved Diria from another monster, back there in the forest that everyone so feared and that was part of his kingdom. He belonged to the magical world, but that didn't stop the young human from coming to him to give herself to him. Loving him, too, was inevitable. But a much deeper problem remained, she didn't know what, but it was there, hovering over them. What would happen when it finally came to light?

In the far reaches, Tron belonged to the Kyrexo Loop, a place without a past or future. The Ghosts, creatures born from histories, and the Harbingers, the only humans who could resist, were unaware of Tron's existence. He was a Blank, the deception of fate. Neither human nor monster. Others were trying to escape the ancient prison. To get a chance for freedom, Tron forged a contract with the Eye, a being higher than a god. His time was limited, soon he would turn into a monster. Now, under the threat of the Death Clock counting his hours, he had to become a human and break out of the fake life, discovering the rules and trials of an unknown world. All to achieve the ultimate emotion.

Earthquakes are unheard of on the Eastern Coast of the United States.. That was, until, "Dragon's Night", an event that shook the world to its core, releasing creatures upon the world that humans believed were only myths. Orcs, Fae, and even Dragons can be found deep within the "Dungeons", mysterious underground structures that can be found throughout the world. Those who subjugate these structures and capture the relics and riches within and garner fame are called "Adventurers", Government-sanctioned Explorers. Among them lie a special designation only meant for those with extraordinary abilities that far surpass the status quo, the "Black Cards". Granting them special access to missions that ordinary adventurers wouldn't be able to handle.

### **Title**: *The Coven of Hollow Hill* ### **Genre**: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Historical Fiction ### **Setting**: The story is set in the fictional town of Hollow Hill, a secluded, eerie village nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. The town has a dark history tied to witchcraft, secret societies, and ancient rituals. The timeline alternates between the present day and flashbacks to the 17th century, during the Salem Witch Trials and the founding of Hollow Hill. ### **Main Themes**: - The power of legacy and family secrets - The struggle between light and dark magic - The cost of power and the weight of destiny - The intersection of history and the supernatural --- ### **Plot Overview**: The story follows the lives of the Blackthorn family, a lineage of powerful witches who have guarded an ancient secret for centuries. The Blackthorns are bound by a curse that ties their fate to Hollow Hill and a mysterious entity known as *The Veil*, a gateway between the human world and the realm of spirits. When 22-year-old **Eleanor Blackthorn** returns to Hollow Hill after the sudden death of her grandmother, she discovers she is the last in the line of Blackthorn witches. As she uncovers her family’s dark past, she learns that the curse is reaching its climax, and *The Veil* is weakening, threatening to unleash chaos upon the world. Eleanor must navigate a web of alliances, betrayals, and ancient rivalries as she prepares to face an ancient enemy—a coven of dark witches known as *The Hollowed Ones*, who seek to harness *The Veil* for their own sinister purposes. Along the way, she uncovers hidden truths about her family, her powers, and the town’s bloody history.

Keith just got thrown in time what will his future hold.

Dive into a world where danger and mystery intertwine... When a cold weapon presses against her temple, Miss Black realizes her life will never be the same again. Who is this man with a threatening aura, whose ocean-blue gaze is both mesmerizing and terrifying? Why does he call her that, as if he already knows her? As her apartment is relentlessly searched, one thing becomes clear: they are looking for something she possesses… but what? Trapped between fear and an inexplicable attraction to this arrogant stranger, she must survive a game where she doesn’t even know the rules. Buried secrets, forbidden truths, unbearable tension… How far would you go to uncover the truth about yourself?

Plongez dans un monde où danger et mystère s'entrelacent... Quand une arme froide se pose sur sa tempe, Miss Black comprend que sa vie ne sera plus jamais la même. Qui est cet homme à l'aura menaçante, au regard océan aussi captivant que terrifiant ? Pourquoi l'appelle-t-il ainsi, comme s'il la connaissait déjà ? Alors que son appartement est fouillé sans relâche, une évidence s'impose : ils cherchent quelque chose qu'elle possède... mais quoi ? Coincée entre la peur et une attraction inexplicable pour cet inconnu arrogant, elle devra survivre à ce jeu où elle ignore encore les règles. Secrets enfouis, vérités interdites et tension insoutenable... jusqu'où iriez-vous pour découvrir la vérité sur vous-même ?

ON HIATUS [Currently editing] WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS Set in the city of New York, The story begins with Liam and Jenna O'Brien, abandoned by their father, soon later the death of their mother leaving the two siblings in the difficult world. Liam being the father figure wants nothing more than to make sure his kid sis get through school and have a good life, but all that changed when Jenna is wanted for killing three of her classmates, why she did it wasn't much of the question... it was how she did. Now becoming a target of both ghouls and G.I agents [Ghoul Investigators] Both siblings are thrust into a world of pain and rejection, hunted in the city as 'New York's Most Wanted' A young female ghoul, Riley Leah, comes to their recuse giving them a choice of hiding forever or dying. Will they survive the hunt? Or is a sibling bond stronger than any other thing? Well, you will just have to find out. DISCLAIMER: I Do Not Own The Pictures Used, Credits To The Owner.

When monsters sprouted from suddenly appearing towers all over the world, the world leaders created an organization of skilled warriors to tackle this problem. The warriors compromised of awakened humans; people who had gotten skills similar to those in a video game. Unfortunately, not everyone was willing to join this attack force, so the world leaders implemented a lottery-system to fill out the ranks. A few years later, Evelyn’s twin sister was chosen via lottery to become a discoverer, but their biased parents forced Evelyn to go in her sister's stead, putting her in the line of danger. The only salvation was that her finance was also sent on the same mission. The mission was to conquer a new Boss floor, and they were to fight against a monster of unpresented might. What she hadn’t expected was that her fiancé would betray her, because of a plot he concocted together with her sister. The monster annihilated their whole team before they were finally able to defeat it, but her fiancé had no thoughts of letting her leave the tower. Stabbing her in the back, he leered over her as he explained their plan while she slowly bled to death. With the last of her life force, dead set on getting her revenge on the man she had promised her life with, she heals the boss monster in hopes that it will kill him. As she slowly closes her eyes, the world going dark around her, a notification from the system pops up. “ New class: Black healer Congratulations! You have completed the hidden legendary quest, healing an S-ranked monster on its last breath by sacrificing yourself. Your immensely caring heart should be an inspiration to all healers, both human and monsters! Not caring for the wounded’s different race and even sacrificing the last of your own life, you have been given a new chance at life. ” Waking up, she is now back three years before the battle took place. Her new life starts now!

Space is vast, unfathomable—an ocean of shadows where humanity has advanced without understanding what lurks in its depths. Twenty-two years ago, a planet appeared out of nowhere. It was on no star map. It had no orbit, no light, no signs of life. Yet, it pulsed. Now, the ship Astraea-7 is on its way to meet it. The mission is clear. The crew knows why they are there. All except one. Haruto never asked to be part of this exploration. But his presence is no coincidence. He is the key—though he does not know it yet. As the ship crosses the planet’s threshold, signals distort, communication breaks, and the silence is filled with something else. Then, it happens. For the first time in human history, the abyss answers. And in the depths of the shadow, a voice whispers: “Welcome home.” Thus begins Haruto’s journey of self-discovery, where he will uncover the echoes of a forgotten past and the shadow of a future he has yet to understand.

'If I don’t have to open it, then I’ll just see my way out of here.' Zach’s eyes darted across the room, in search of an exit. Then, the horrid truth dawned upon him. There was no door. Suddenly, the closet bursted open, its doors flying right off its hinges; finding themselves imbeded deep into the walls by the window. A violent squall flew out from the closet door, slamming into Zack’s figure; knocking him off his feet. …

Demi mengikuti turnamen renang tingkat kabupaten di California, sepuluh peserta tim putra terpilih di Kabupaten Sonoma (total setelah penyaringan terdapat 27 peserta tim putra dan 21 peserta tim putri) memutuskan untuk mengadakan latihan mandiri selama beberapa hari di sebuah vila di ujung kota Healdsburg dengan didampingi oleh satu asisten coach dan satu dokter. Daerah vila itu sepi dan dikelilingi hutan yang cukup luas. Mereka akan latihan di sana selama beberapa waktu, berlatih di sana secara mandiri, lalu pulang dan mengikuti latihan resmi bersama teman-teman mereka yang lain sebelum akhirnya berangkat untuk mengikuti turnamen nasional California. Mereka tidak tahu bahwa kejadian yang tragis akan terjadi secara beruntun selama mereka latihan secara mandiri di sana. Satu per satu dari mereka mati mengenaskan dengan cara yang berbeda-beda. Jadi, siapakah pelakunya?

Starting on his life today in the ripped village from the rest of the world under ‘copy forests’ which are beyond a human outpost, placed a disc for an unexplained spinning when life comes out of an event from which no depths into the forests and places only the earliest history has connected him faintly. He seems to have a connection with the things used to get up again on the country. or not.

Caught between breathtaking romance, unravelling mysteries, and being tasked with a mission, Myles must navigate a world where nothing is as it seems. What begins as an adventure into the unknown soon becomes a battle for survival, love, and the truth behind his very existence. Will Myles embrace the path set before him, or will the forces at play tear him away from the world—and the woman—he is beginning to fall for?

Several years after the development of the "links", superpowers transmitted by the government, Desta Amaterasu is given one, only it doesn't have the desired effect. She will try to understand more about herself, letting out the emotions she's been keeping bottled up inside. In a light-novel shonen universe, she'll face off against heroes and other super-villains in a world that's becoming less perfect than we thought every day. Original story in french, there might be some tranlations mistakes.

In the shadows of a city ruled by death, assassins make pacts with beings beyond comprehension—trading their humanity for power. Kain Drayce was one of the best. A ghost. A killer without equal. Until the ones he trusted turned against him. Now, with a bounty on his head and the weight of a blood oath binding his soul, Kain walks a path of vengeance. But something stirs beneath the surface—an abyss calling his name. His enemies fear the man he was. They should fear what he’s becoming. The hunt has begun.

Cascade Hills, A rural town known for its beautiful forest, hospitality, and occasionally strange events. This quiet but strange town is home to Katherine, Alex, and Kristen. However, things are different in Cascade Hills, and the once-occurring strange happenings have become too frequent. And long-buried secrets are starting to surface. Life in Cascade Hills will never be the same again. Are you ready for the fall? Read the updated novel on the official site at https://www.uylisis-universe.com/

The human being is above all beautiful, divine and surprising. But there is in its essence an evil that surpasses even the understanding of God. And it's about human evil and its consequences, these tales that will follow. Mystery, absurdities, supernatural and blood will fill these pages. Not recommended for the weak.