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Elain Lucien

The Virtue Ending

“Power belongs to those who can conceal their emotions behind an unyielding mask.” Lucien Marcellus, though still in the bloom of youth, embodied an unshakable sense of control and mastery far beyond his years. His sharp gaze commanded fear, and his name carried a weight that left no room for disobedience. Servants trembled at his presence, and his friends, as ruthless as they were loyal, only strengthened his grip on those around him. Yet, Lucien was a man of detachment, an observer in a world he neither cared for nor sought to change. To him, life unfolded as it was meant to, a series of inconsequential events, none of which ever managed to spark his interest. He found no joy in company, no curiosity in the affairs of others, and no desire to disrupt the monotony. His world was neatly arranged, until the day his father returned home with a stranger. The boy, Noah, introduced as Lucien’s cousin, was young, quiet, and entirely unremarkable. The boy’s sudden appearance raised more questions than answers, especially since no one had known of his existence until that moment. Lucien, true to his nature, dismissed the development as yet another insignificant twist in his father’s unpredictable whims. Until he found a peculiar book, one whose cryptic words seemed to draw a connection to the boy. Against his better judgment, he began to notice the boy’s every move, every glance, every hesitation. For the first time in his carefully controlled existence, Lucien’s mask faltered.
Yuraxin · 1.3K Views

THE MISSING SECRET

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.
Young_Legend_713 · 308 Views

The Chronicles of a Veiled Epoch

Synopsis: The Chronicles of the Veiled Epoch In the sprawling city of Lumeria, where the clash of steam and sorcery fuels an age of progress, the forgotten whispers of an older world lurk beneath the surface. Lucien Carter, an unassuming archivist, stumbles upon a forbidden journal hidden deep within the Grand Bibliotheca—its pages filled with cryptic symbols and ominous warnings of an ancient force beyond comprehension. As Lucien deciphers the text, his mind unravels, unveiling glimpses of a reality not meant for mortal eyes. Eldritch entities from the Beyond Veil stir in their slumber, their influence seeping into the cracks of reality, twisting the city’s foundations with inexplicable horrors. The Iron Conclave and the Midnight Council, two factions seeking control over Lumeria’s destiny, have unknowingly tampered with forces far older and far more malevolent than they can fathom. Haunted by visions of unfathomable voids, faceless watchers, and whispering gods, Lucien embarks on a perilous journey through secret societies, arcane pathways, and the eerie remnants of civilizations that vanished without a trace. As he ascends the mystical Path of the Seer, he begins to glimpse the truth—that the world of Lumeria is but a fragile illusion masking an abyssal nightmare. With each step forward, Lucien must navigate a labyrinth of forbidden knowledge, eldritch abominations, and rival factions vying to either harness or destroy the cosmic horrors stirring beneath reality. But the deeper he delves, the more he risks losing his mind, his identity... and perhaps even his humanity. When the final veil is lifted, will Lucien conquer the madness... or become a part of it? Tags: Dark Fantasy, Steampunk, Mystery, Lovecraftian Horror, Psychological Thriller, Eldritch Beings, Secret Societies, Arcane Magic, Action, Adventure, Cosmic Horror.
Lord_of_Infinity · 130 Views

The Fire We Feed

Taryn fights monsters. Lucien is one. Season 1: Forced to team up by the very council she’s made to serve, Taryn finds herself trapped with Lucien—a vampire with too many secrets and a smile that makes her blood run hot. In the midst of growing dangers, the two of them must work together to survive. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell where the real threat lies—outside their walls, or between them. Lucien knows better than to care. He’s spent years perfecting the art of detachment, but something about Taryn makes it impossible to stay indifferent. The fire she carries is fierce, dangerous—and every moment with her only stokes the flames higher. Bound by circumstance and haunted by shadows neither of them can outrun, Taryn and Lucien are playing a game they can’t afford to lose. The fire between them grows hotter with every step, but giving in might cost them everything. Some fires are meant to burn. Others consume. This one could destroy them both. Season 2: Framed for assassinations they didn’t commit, Taryn and Lucien are thrust into a deadly game where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks in every shadow. As the fragile peace between powerful factions begins to unravel, they must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, uncovering dangerous truths about those who seek to control them. As tensions rise, their bond is tested in ways neither anticipated, and their personal struggles threaten to fracture their fragile partnership. Against the backdrop of a brewing war, new allies and enemies emerge, challenging their notions of trust and loyalty. As the season hurtles toward its climactic revelations, Taryn and Lucien must decide what they are willing to sacrifice—and who they can rely on—in a world that seeks to tear them apart. Season 2 is a story of survival, betrayal, and the unyielding strength found in the most unexpected places. Season 3: When safety is a fleeting memory and enemies circle ever closer, Taryn, Lucien, and Kah’el find themselves bound by necessity in a secluded forest haven. As mysterious threats prowl the shadows and signs of encroaching danger multiply, the trio works to fortify their defenses while grappling with unspoken tensions and buried truths. Strange tracks near their clearing suggest a threat greater than any of them anticipated, forcing them into a delicate balance of survival and trust. For Taryn, every decision risks fracturing the fragile alliance that’s formed between them, as the boundaries of loyalty blur and their individual pasts clash with their shared present. Season 3 is a tense, character-driven exploration of resilience and vulnerability, weaving quiet moments of connection with the ever-looming threat of a deadly unknown. In the end, it’s not only the beasts in the woods that must be faced, but the fears—and desires—they’ve long kept hidden.
JadedButCute · 202.9K Views

Born of fire and hunger

In the greater part of human kind there resides an instinct for survival. It is this which can clutch at straws and affect a rescue from them. It is this which can, now and then, outwit fate : Tanith Lee There are moments in life when you don't know what to do. Some of these moments can be good, like when a father holds his first newborn baby for the first time and realises he has no idea what to do. Or when somoene who has worked his entire life without stop finally retires and doesn't know what to do with his free time cause he's never had any. An then there's me, somoene about to have possibly the first of many so called "worst day of my life" as I stare at what is most likely a death sentence. You see for contexe, the world I am in is a little strange. Before you make any assumptions, this isn't an isekai where I get whisked off to some fantasy world to fixe some other peoples problems. At least not completely. The world I am in is strange in the fact that about 75 years ago, give or take one or two, a massive portion of the population vanished without a trace. Freaky I know, but not as freaky as when they came back and brought with them "magic". The laws of physics seemed useless and easy to ignore for these people. They could do incredible things. Flying through the air at unimaginable speeds, shooting fire from their fingers, moving mountains with their power. Even freezing time was within their reach. It was safe to say at this point that the world was going to change forever. Now listening to all this you'd probably say, wait Lucien isn't this awesome? Magic powers and all you have to do is dissapear for a while, isn't that a pretty good trade of? And normally you'd be right, but of the approximately 100 million who dissapeared, only 13 million came back. Not very good odds. Those that came back told stories of what they had to do. The trials they had to pass. Now this isn't some tower climbing story like you probably read in those webnovels. Every trial was unique to the person. Some where easy and some landed you in the 83 million that didn't come back. And naturally like any good fantasy story, the great dissapearance, as we came to call it, didn't happen just once. And so my story begins here, in the middle of the road, 75 years after the first great disappearance, staring into dead space. I would guess that the people who saw me would find me weird, after all I was staring at nothing. But I couldn't be bothered with them right now, and the reason was that I was indeed staring at something. Something that would change my fate forever. [Congratulations challenger] [You have been selected for the trial] [You will be transported in 30 seconds] ... Fuck. Author : this novel does have a system but it's not a leveling system, so if that's what you're looking for, this might not be for you.
Aidan_Rafferty · 2.8K Views

Dawn Architect

“Why struggle, you ask? What drives people forward, what is valuable enough for one's will to prevail? Have you ever stopped to reflect on the weight of your decisions, on the exact moment when things began to fall apart? You may never know where you went wrong, or if there was ever a right path. But here you are, the last vestige of humanity, moving not for hope or redemption, but driven by the stubborn will to defy those who destroyed your world. So you will fight, you will fight just to antagonize those beings who ruined everything you loved. Is that spark of defiance enough? Is that spark of defiance a worthy purpose to carry to the end? In a world on the brink of destruction, Lucien, the last survivor of humanity, faces his end surrounded only by the ruins of what was once a thriving civilization. Having lost everything and consumed by despair, a twist of fate takes him back to the past immediately after his death. Armed with the mysterious Gaia system, Lucien refuses to repeat the mistakes of the past and once again assume the mantle of hero. In his new beginning, he decides to operate from the shadows, becoming the unexpected variable that could alter the timeline and save humanity from its tragic fate. With renewed powers and steely determination, Lucien seeks to change the future and search for the answers he couldn't get in his previous life, facing challenges that test not only his strength but also his will to remain hidden in a world that constantly pushes him toward heroism.”
elizz_lv0 · 41.1K Views

The Shattered Dominion

In a world that is torn between light and shadow, Kael Deryn is the notorious Eclipse Sovereign, who has accepted his fate as the villain who evokes throughout the empires. His cold and calculating pursuit of revenge against the gods who betrayed him is a chorus of destruction and manipulation, and he plays every single note with merciless accuracy. But when a hasty act of magic—an instant of absolute boredom—saves the life of a child, Kael’s life starts to spiral around. He is mistaken for a humble savior by the rising saint, Elaine Varess, every dark deed he commits is ridiculously branded as heroism. Soon, the factions from all over the empire come together under his unintentional banner, all proclaiming him as the prophesied savior that’s destined to destroy a tyrannical god, who is quite ironically Kael’s sworn enemy. Being caught in net of devotion, betrayal, and divine plots, Kael must steer through the chaos his new reputation brings him. As the boundary between identity and deception starts to fade, Kael has to face the ultimate irony: the villain who desired to destroy the world may actually have to save it. In the midst of hushed whispers of rebellion, ancient artifacts, and truths that can break reality, this is a tale of dark humor, high risks, and the pull of destiny. How do you destroy a system that has marked you as its hero? What does it mean to fight to gain you freedom when you yourself don’t believe in it? Dive into the shadows, where nothing is as it really seems and every choice comes at the price of humanity or maybe something even darker.
Avivaah · 1.2K Views

Fangs,fur and forever

Fangs, Fur, and Forever is a darkly supernatural romance, passion and danger entwining in a fated forbidden love story. Selene, a strong and loyal beta wolf, finds herself caught between the demands of her pack and a growing, undeniable connection with mysterious Lucien, a vampire shrouded in darkness. When an arranged marriage to her ex-fiancé, Damon, is forced upon her, Selene rebels against a life that would make her deny her heart's wish. Lucien, though, cannot resist his growing attraction toward Selene and is haunted by the prophecy that warns of a tragic fate awaiting them both. Their connection is instant and powerful, but the world they must navigate sees their love as threatening and taboo, so their relationship will be put to the test by threats from outside and their own fears. When rogue wolves and a power-hungry vampire named Magnus start targeting them, Selene and Lucien are forced to go into hiding, fighting not only against external forces but the weight of their emotions. As the powers of Selene awaken and she finds herself becoming more embroiled in Lucien's world, the prophecy that could threaten to tear them apart threatens to consume the love they share. Every moment binds them tighter, impassioned and to each other, even as peril always nips closely at their heels, demanding impossible choices of Selene-to forsake everything for Lucien or rise up against the doomsday fate. From stolen kisses in the moonlight to daring rescues and intense declarations of love, Fangs, Fur, and Forever is a story of eternal devotion and the strength of love to defy fate. Heart-pounding suspense, scorching hot romance, and emotional depth-finding a mix of all these, this is a story that readers will glue themselves to right till the last page. Can Selene and Lucien overcome the forces that threaten to tear them apart, or is their love to remain eternally accursed?
Ibrahim_Haneefah · 1.2K Views
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