Lighter Than My Shadow

The Sound of My Shadow invites you on a mystical journey through the unseen echoes of the soul. Each poem is a whispered secret where light dances with darkness, and silence sings with the colors of dreams. It is a realm where shadows have voices — telling stories of longing, love, loss, and rebirth — shimmering between reality and the enchanted twilight of imagination. Within these pages, you will wander through enchanted forests of memory, swim in rivers of emotion, and soar on winds of quiet magic. This collection is a spellbinding tapestry woven from the delicate threads of heartbeats and mysteries, beckoning readers to listen deeply — to the echoes we carry, and to the sound only our shadows know. Step into the light behind the darkness and hear the unheard: the sound of your own shadow.

Being in control of a love story sounds fun, doesn’t it? But how exactly should I play it out now?

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

The Shadows Beneath My Name At just 20 years old, Patience Adeyemi had her life neatly arranged—second-year university student, raised in a loving Christian home, and engaged to the man she believed was sent from heaven. But everything crumbles in one night. On her birthday, Patience discovers the unthinkable: she’s adopted. Before she can make sense of this revelation, an even deeper wound is uncovered—her fiancé, the man she trusted most, has been keeping secrets that cut through her like a knife. Suddenly, the people she called family become strangers. The love she built her dreams on turns to dust. As heartbreak collides with academic pressure, peer influence, and a crisis of faith, Patience begins to lose her sense of identity and belonging. But in the silence of her shattered world, she begins to hear another voice—the still, healing voice of God. As long-buried truths come to light and pain gives way to purpose, Patience must decide: will she allow her brokenness to define her? Or will she embrace the deeper truth that her identity is not in bloodlines or broken promises—but in the One who never lies? Shadows Beneath My Name is a stirring Christian fiction tale of betrayal, discovery, and the redemptive power of grace.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

Dive into Killyaen’s uproarious journey through a world of pranks, passion, and power. With a cast of fiery lovers, loyal beastkin, and mythical foes, Shining Shadow offers a wild, unapologetic romp through Aeneria—where every laugh, battle, and flirtation edges Killyaen closer to a destiny he can’t outrun. Perfect for fans of chaotic antiheroes and fantasy with a naughty twist.

"Survival of the Fittest." For the last hundred years, that’s been the harsh reality every Sylmorian has lived by. In a world where life itself depends on Aether, Sylmora is the only country running out of it. With supplies growing scarcer by the day, people have started turning on each other—fighting, even killing—just to survive a little longer. In the middle of all this chaos, a boy wakes up with no memory. He doesn’t know his name, where he came from, or how he ended up there. He’s completely lost—until the moment he nearly sees a helpless woman get killed for her Aether. Something in him shifts. His chest tightens with a kind of ache he can’t explain. It’s as if some part of him knows this isn't how things are supposed to be. He tries to ignore it at first. But the feeling won’t go away. Eventually, he makes a decision—he’s going to do something. He doesn’t know what he’ll find, or if he can even make a difference, but he has to try. Maybe along the way, he’ll uncover why he feels this pull in the first place. Maybe he’ll help Sylmora. Maybe he’ll just get answers about who he is. But deep down, he knows this journey won’t be easy. Because the truth might not just change Sylmora. It might change him. ___ What to expect from me: Weekly Chapters (eventually will release 2 a week at some point later on) Open transparency of my process of creating a story on my social media and on my website ___ The goal of this series is to become an animated series one day. Please consider following along to see that happen! ___ *Yes the cover of the book for now is AI, but will change in the future*

She married a poor man to escape her powerful family. He married a stranger for money. Neither expected love. Neither knew their lives were about to change forever. Lianne Mwikali is a billionaire heiress hiding behind second-hand clothes and a broken heart. After being betrayed by her fiancé and forced into an arranged marriage by her cold, political family, she makes a desperate choice: marry a random man from the streets of Nairobi. Enter Brian Otieno, a jobless but kind-hearted hustler struggling to survive in Kibera. When a strange woman offers him a marriage contract — one year, no love, monthly payment — he signs, thinking it’s just business. But nothing is ever simple. As they navigate their fake marriage, emotions blur, secrets pile up, and Brian begins to suspect the quiet woman he lives with isn’t who she claims to be. When the truth comes out — that his “broke” wife is one of the richest and most powerful women in East Africa — will their contract survive? Or will love tear it apart?

“The power of the devil was successfully resurrected; terror enveloped the entire city as many people continued to be sacrificed.” _________________ Humans can get the power of the devil by swallowing a pendant obtained from a person sacrificed. In an instant many people were forced to die; a second later the demons were successfully resurrected. Yamile, who has inherited demonic powers since childhood, wants to stop this phenomenon. It's just that he absolutely does not want to use his strength. For him to ally with the devil is foolishness. But fate cannot be denied. She was trapped by her younger brother to accidentally swallow the devil's pendant. She, who was originally a tomboy, turned into someone so feminine. Now she also likes to eat flowers. For her, flowers are like tarts. Throughout her journey against the enemy, the evolution of her power leads to the strongest SSS Demon. But behind this terrible power lies a mystery that makes Yamile even want to end life. ________________ Warning: Contains violence, drugs, suicidal moments, oppression, horrific demonic transformations, and the acquisition of power that justifies all means it. Our protagonist wants to eliminate oppression based on greed. A quiet and peaceful life is true power.

One reunion. Countless secrets. After years apart, four best friends reunite for a dreamy vacation abroad, planning to relive their golden memories before life pulls them in different directions. What their old friends don’t know? These girls didn’t just grow up — they grew dangerous. Behind their laughter and love stories lie loaded secrets: each of them is part of a powerful underground mafia empire, trained to protect, deceive, and survive. But in a city far from home, where the past collides with the present, old flames return, trust is tested, and falling in love could mean falling into a trap. Because no one leaves the mafia. Not even for love.

*Slow Burn Paranormal Fantasy Romance!* Sylvia swore her wolf would stay asleep for her lifetime, a fate she knew she had to endure. She took precautions to keep it that way and avoid the consequences that would occur if it woke up. It was a secret she was forced to keep and her wolf would pay that price. Precaution number one, avoid male wolves and stay clear of events that are likely to include them. However, when her boss offers her double pay to fill in for a sick co-worker she could hardly turn it down. So she was on her way to the event she had always requested off, the Werewolf leader meeting for the North. She had a plan though, keep her head down and eyes off of any others. Silas was ready to give up on a fated mate and find his pack a Luna. They were restless and his wolf was getting harder to control. He is the Alpha of the Shadow Moon pack and while his wolf encouraged him to keep waiting, he wasn't so sure anymore. His Beta was in the same situation. Sinlan had hope still, he'd find his mate when the time was right. He encouraged his Alpha to keep his eyes open at the meeting. Many local packs would allow single wolves to go just in search of their mate. He wouldn't let his best friend give up. He'd help him find his mate as well. Then their pack would finally be complete. With the Luna it deserved. *This novel has a switching POV. There are Male and Female Lead moments!*

Duke parlor, once just an ordinary slave being brought to execution, gets transmigrated into another world. Throughout the story he will develop relationships with other people and fight strong ones and see how his magic develops.

87 years after the third world war, or the Gray War as it came to be known, the world as we know it has changed. Fauna and flora are no longer our friends, and our shadows are and will be our weapons. What a chaotic world, isn't it? It is in this world that we will follow young Lucas Ícaro on his journey, facing two of his greatest struggles to date: overcoming the fear of not being strong enough to protect those he loves and the sudden and mysterious faun villain and his gang who plan much more than mere deaths. On this journey, we will encounter monsters, talking trees, shadows blossoming and becoming weapons, friendships, losses, action, and a lot of mystery...

She wasn’t meant to stand in the spotlight. Not with her raw voice, untamed spirit, and a heart that refused to bend to the rules of fame. But when the world tried to silence her, she sang louder. In a glittering industry built on perfection, she chose truth — even when it came at the cost of love, reputation, and her place on the stage. He saw her fire before she did. He stood by her when no one else dared. But when pressure cracked their fragile connection, he let go… and she was forced to rise alone. Through whispered betrayals, haunting melodies, and a silence heavier than any applause, she discovers that freedom is not the absence of pain — but the decision to sing through it anyway. And when he returns — too late, too tender, and yet still hers — they share one final kiss that doesn’t save them… but leaves a note behind that no one else will ever hear. More Than Free is a heartbreaking and luminous story of self-discovery, first love, and the music that remains long after the song ends.

After a daring rescue by a mysterious girl, Crinix and Takahishi escape the confines of a mental asylum, Their world is turned upside down when they discover that terrifying creatures known as Grims - monstrous beings that feed on humans secretly inhabit the human realm. Forced to flee to the Shadow Realm, a dimension hidden from human eyes, Crinix and Takahishi are forced into becoming Grim Hunters. With their freedom hanging in the balance, they embark on perilous missions to battle an array of unholy creatures.Joined by seasoned Grim Hunters Shina and Shinro, they must fight to stay alive.

Everything comes handy, especially when we're angry. The thought of revenge, that makes us shiver in agitation. That makes us think of the past- but not the current situation. The blood in our veins, that pushes the angry adrenaline. Inside and out. The anger is getting loud. There is no space left for peace. Long was it thrown in the abyss. And we will never be luminated. Because of the anger that we were blinded. Even if seeking vengeance means, digging two graves. One for your enemy and the other for yourself. You'll never stop, until you put your enemies bones in your own shelf. And that's what our protagonist does, Blinded with anger and undaunted by fear. The scream for murder is all that you'll ever hear. The past was long gone,but it was all left undone. For the protagonist, it was just the beginning of a war that has no ending. The war for love,that turned out to be hatred. Murder and anger is the perfect emotion. And vengeance is the perfect solution.

There's nothing more important than love, Mila always told herself. Even when her boyfriend cheated on her and accused her of stealing, leading to her being fired, Mila still held onto her belief. For a 24-year-old young woman to survive in a big city where she knew nobody but her cheating boyfriend, Mila had to look for work elsewhere not just anywhere, but The Montclair Club. For one night, she served as a salesperson for the launch of a new wine. As the saying goes, (In vino veritas) Truth in wine. Mila's truth was letting her hair down and having fun just for one night. The innocent woman had her own taste of a 'one wild night.' The result? A positive pregnancy test. Mila became pregnant by the hot-tempered, international playboy and heir of the Montclair Conglomerate, from a family of old money. Zyran Ciro Montclair is known to have a special hatred for the words family and poor. He only believes that the poor are leeches and liars. At the moment, the luxury of pride wasn't something Mila could afford. Jobless, pregnant, and left alone in the big city, Mila decided to go after her baby's daddy. Even if he might reject her, she had to try. And somehow, in her pursuit, she ended up on the early morning news: 'Noblesse Oblige: Montclair Heir to Marry an Unknown Poor Country Girl. It's giving Rich Prince and The Pauper. A 21st-century Fairytale.' What could possibly go wrong? you may ask. Stepping into the rarefied and unhinged world of the Montclairs, Mila realized that their realm wasn't the same as her world of black and white. Her perception of life was turned upside down, and she couldn't help but wonder. What could be so poisonous yet so good as power and money? Will Mila's love endure when faced with Zyran's 12 rules for their marriage, including the humiliating demand of: Rule No 6: “Submission is key: When I say kneel, you'll drop to all fours. Don't question it, just obey.” Will she allow herself to be consumed by the corruption that comes with wealth, or will she spread her innocence and show Zyran a world where people don't have to be used? Can their love survive the poisonous influences of power and money? . . . . . . Instagram account: Pluma_W143 Facebook page: Plumadidi Tiktok: @Plumadidi Cover belongs to me. Art by Kelveendraws

From soldier to marshal

Kael Vire wakes up in a deadly assassin school with no memory — only a cursed dagger with his name. Hunted by shadows and secrets, can he survive long enough to discover the truth? | Genre | Fantasy or Action | | Language | English | | Tags | assassin, magic, school, mystery, dagger, shadow, teen, survival |

When former CIA operative Lexi Thompson searches for a missing heirloom she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With each twist and turn, Lexi must use her skills to stay one step ahead of her enemies and uncover the truth before it's too late..

After dying in a traffic accident, Cale wakes up in a brutal, post-apocalyptic world ruled by Martial Artists and elite Psychics. Bullied, talentless, and powerless, his new life seems doomed..... until he awakens a mysterious System. [Endless Evolution System activated.] Now armed with the power to absorb strength from shadows and evolve endlessly, Cale will tear through ranks, crush those who wronged him, and uncover the hidden truths behind the power of Psychics.

At 18, everyone awakens their supernatural ability. At 18, I got nothing. They said I was defective. They said I would die a nobody. But at 23, something inside me changed. I can copy any power I’ve seen. I can double it. Triple it. Break it. They abandoned me when I was weak. Now they’ll beg me to stop… when I’m too strong to be ignored.

She's a photography genius. However, she finds herself bullied by her stepmother and stepsister, and thus, isn't able to showcase her talent. He's the young master of Sharp Edge Group, cold and ruthless. However, he fancies her. With a marriage certificate, he forces her to marry him. She goes from a fallen Cinderella to an enviable Young Madam Lu. He supports her as she soars freely in the world of photography. Oppression and anti-oppression, hunting and fleeing. They are destined to be entangled for a lifetime.