Fear Itself

The hidden dragon stirred from its sleep, the fierce tiger descended the mountain! Ye Wudao, following his master's orders, crossed into the mortal world, his medical skills so advanced they could reverse fate, his divine magic alone dominating the universe. Whoever dared touch my dragon scales, regardless of their power or status, was met with instant death!

In the world of Eldranis, fate is dictated by the Arcana Codex, an ancient system that assigns every person a Card Sigil from the legendary Arcane Deck at birth. These cards determine power, status, and destiny. The strongest wield high-ranking cards—Aces, Kings, and Queens—while the weak are doomed to insignificance. But among them, the most feared are the Jokers, those who exist outside the system, capable of altering the very fabric of fate itself. Noir Vale, the enigmatic boy with raven-black hair and ice-blue eyes, was born under the Ace of Spades, a card synonymous with ruin and misfortune. Every Ace of Spades before him has perished before reaching adulthood. His existence is a death sentence. But unlike his predecessors, Noir refuses to be bound by fate. Accepted into the Grand Arcana Academy, where only the elite train to harness their Card Sigils, Noir quickly earns both admiration and fear. During his first trial, he unveils an ability unheard of—the power to erase or alter the abilities of others, a trait only associated with Jokers, the anomalies of the Arcana Codex. With the academy now watching his every move, and the world branding him as a threat, Noir has only one goal: To defy destiny itself. As hidden conspiracies unfold and enemies lurk in the shadows, Noir must outplay the gods of fate in a high-stakes gambit where one wrong move could mean annihilation. Armed with intelligence, manipulation, and an unpredictable power, he will carve his own legend. After all, in a game where everyone follows the rules… the one who cheats is king.

*Warning* somewhere in the first few chapters will have a sexual content that is not suitable for some readers. ___________________ Blocks of rocks fell from the sky, turning into stone statues a few minutes later. They're called the Sacred Statue, something that turns people's greatest fear into power. Someone afraid of heights suddenly flew at a ridiculous height, his greatest fear. Someone afraid to be alone suddenly became invisible for everyone to never notice him, his greatest fear. Someone afraid of facing people suddenly glows brightly to attract attention, his greatest fear. And someone afraid of a demon suddenly summoned a demon to stay by his side, his greatest fear. But to make use of the power granted to them by the Sacred Statue, one has to firstly conquer their fear as their First Quest. Only when they accomplish the mission will they be able to make use of their ability and be called a "Master". In the world where one's greatest fear has manifested into power, Jax who is afraid of soul becomes a soul himself as he has to conquer this greatest fear of his to make use of this power. In times of peace, the change has come. The weak become strong and the strong become stronger as they received the power from the statue that fell everywhere from the sky. But later, they will realize that the power they gain is nothing compare to the mythological creatures that will soon arise...

Sage Thomas was an average 17 year old. Who was always bullied for being paranoid. Has his life flipped upside down on his 18th birthday.Follow his adventure on a path to conquer a world that never let him live a day of peace and scare the people while also the world that wronged him. Story includes - supernatural beings In other words demons,vampires etc. Please have patience this is my first novel. It might take a few chapters before I get to the super natural part. I am sorry but please bear with the first few chapters. None of these acts should be replicated in real life. The author doesn't promote any behavior of any thing like this nor do they recommend it. Stuff may be harsh but it is crucial for the plot.

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

Before gods ruled and demons rebelled, before angels sang and mortals prayed, there was The Forge—a cosmic foundry where the first divine shaped. It was neither Heaven nor Hell, but something beyond comprehension. Then, without warning, The Forge vanished from existence. Its name was erased. Its fire extinguished. Its purpose lost. Until now. A nameless entity awakens in the ruins of a world that should not exist. It has no past, no identity—only a single directive burned into its being: "Reignite The Forge." But the gods have long buried its secrets. The angels guard its remains. The demons whisper of a power even they fear. And humanity, caught in the crossfire, has forgotten its place in the grand design. As the being takes its first steps, it begins to shape itself—a mind, a body, a name. But with every revelation, it draws the attention of forces beyond comprehension—ancient gods, fallen titans, and cosmic entities that predate reality itself. Now, the battle for existence begins. The gods will seek to erase him. The forgotten ones will seek to claim him. And the universe will tremble as The Forge remembers. But the greatest question remains… Should it be reignited?

In this new life, I will become immortal—not only that, but the strongest… Although I do not want to die, I do not fear death. In this life, I will strive for nothing but my goals, paving my own future. The heavens will not allow it? So what… If my cultivation is high enough, even heaven itself will be nothing more than an annoyance, a mere obstacle on my path toward supremacy. I will only move forward, carving my own path, weaving chains from others’ despair. I will use those chains to bind the heavens. Not only will I sweep the earth, but I will shape it to my will, reigning above all who stand in my way. In the end, I will raise my flag and sing in triumph. This is my own path, my only reason to live. Shī Héng Yì! The Lost Dao: Where the Path Ends, the Journey Begins

Is death really the end ? Seojin was supposed to die. One moment, he was an ordinary university student struggling through life in Seoul. The next, he was crushed by a speeding truck. Game over. Except… the system refused to let him go. > [ERROR: RESPAWN DETECTED] [WARNING: ANOMALY IDENTIFIED] [SCENARIO CLEANERS DEPLOYED] Now, Seojin wakes up in a foreign world with a glitched inheritance—the power of the Demon King, forcibly transferred to him through an unknown error. The system itself sees him as a mistake and sends nightmarish creatures to erase him. His abilities are unstable, his body is breaking apart, and something deep inside him is awakening. Hunted by both the system and those who fear his existence, Seojin must survive long enough to uncover the truth: Was this truly a mistake? Or was the Demon King’s corruption meant for him all along?

Key was an ordinary person, living a regular life, until the day he was inexplicably thrust into the fractured world of Drakara, a realm where floating islands hover above the endless chaos of the Abyss. To his shock, he awakens with the unique SSS-Rank skill, ‘Abyssal Ascension: Wrath of the Void’, a power feared even by the gods, capable of unraveling reality itself. Awakening in The Abyss, he meets Nythra, the Forsaken Light, a disowned goddess who was cast out for defying the celestial order. Seeing both potential and danger in Key, Nythra takes him under her wing, teaching him about the chaotic energies of the Abyss and the gods’ apathy toward those beneath them. [Complete!]  [SSS skill 'Abyssal Ascension: Wrath of the Void LV.1' has been acquired!] [Description] This skill allows the user to tap directly into the raw, chaotic power of the Abyss, ascending to a state where they wield the destructive forces that exist within the deepest levels of the Abyss itself. The skill grants the ability to manipulate reality, unleash devastating attacks, and bend the dark energy of the Abyss to their will. It is feared even by gods, as the uncontrolled chaos of the Abyss can erase existence. [Effects] [Void Manipulation] The user gains complete control over Abyssal Energy, able to conjure massive void storms, summon tendrils of darkness to destroy or imprison enemies, and rip apart the fabric of reality itself, creating fissures that lead to the Void. [Locked] [Locked] [Locked] [Locked]

Title: Ascension of the Sky-Torn Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action, Mystery, Adventure, Psychological Themes: Survival, Forbidden Power, Betrayal, Truth vs. Lies, The Cost of Ascension Synopsis In a world where power dictates fate, the weak are crushed, and the strong ascend to realms beyond mortal comprehension. At the heart of it all stands Vaal’Rin, the City of the Damned—a kingdom where exiles, criminals, and forsaken warriors battle for a chance to reach the mythical Celestial Spire. But Ashen Valdris doesn’t remember any of this. He awakens chained, broken, and hunted, his past a void, his only clue a fractured Essence Mark carved into his chest. Everyone seems to know him—some fear him, others want him dead—but Ashen himself has no idea why. When a mysterious man known as The Executioner casts him into the abyss of Vaal’Rin, Ashen has two choices: survive and uncover the truth… or die nameless in the dark. But something lurks within him. A power that defies the laws of this world. A power that should not exist. As he fights through the brutal hierarchy of the damned, faces enemies who claim to know his sins, and unravels a secret that could shatter the Celestial Spire itself, Ashen must decide: Will he reclaim his past? Or will he forge a new destiny, one that even the gods fear? The ascent begins. And the sky will tremble.

Annabelle, a young heiress whose life had been dictated by her mother and the expectations of the family for as long as she could remember, even leaving her infant daughter with her father for years without contact so her mother never found out and harmed them now struggles to reconnect with her family but soon realize how difficult it was to do so. Not only was her mother and family still a threat, but she discovered that the man she loved was also planning to get married due to pressure from his mother and the desire to give his daughter a mother. Left with no other choice, Anna decided it was time to stop playing it safe and grab the bull by the horns. Tension and awkwardness sparked between them at their first encounter after many years of separation. While one felt guilty, the other felt fear, afraid of the past repeating itself if he allowed himself to love her again. Meanwhile, the little bundle of joy just wanted her family together and happy.

In a world where magic is largely forbidden, young Akio Firenze struggles to understand the complexities of his reality. What once seemed like a simple and kind world reveals itself to be harsh and unjust. As Akio joins the rebels, he begins to uncover the truth about the regime that took control after the Great 200 years lasting War. Far from fairness, it hides darker secrets. It feels as though the world—or perhaps even fate itself—threatens him.

In a world where cultivation is everything, where strength is the only path to survival and power, there exists a paradox—the false immortals, beings who should have never existed in the eyes of all but who would soon challenge the very foundations of this world. This is the story of two souls, once humble and underestimated, who rose against fate itself, twisting the very essence of cultivation to their own whims and forging a bond that defied all logic. Li Jue, a boy who clawed his way from weakness to unimaginable strength, and Li Feng, a woman of unparalleled grace and deadly precision, stood together as equals, their love and ambition intertwined. Feared and despised, they would carve their names into the annals of history, challenging gods and emperors alike. They were the False Immortals, and they would stop at nothing to shape the world in their image. Disclaimer! The first volume serves as a prologue; the real story begins with the second volume.

In a realm where shadows reign and the night is alive with terror, a ruthless vampire lord has maintained his dominion over the darkened skies, instilling fear in the hearts of mortals. However, his reign is threatened by two formidable hunters, Lin and Buck, who have emerged from the depths of obscurity with a singular purpose: to hunt him down and claim his blood. This ancient elixir holds the key to unimaginable power, granting them the ability to ascend to the status of demigods, surpassing even the might of the gods themselves. As the vampire lord navigates the treacherous landscape of his murky kingdom, he finds himself pitted against these relentless adversaries. Known for his cunning and unparalleled strength, he has evaded countless hunters before, but Lin and Buck are unlike any he has faced. With their unwavering determination and unique skills, they pose a genuine threat to his existence. The battle unfolds in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are higher than ever. Will the vampire lord outsmart his pursuers and retain his power, or will Lin and Buck succeed in their quest for dominance, forever altering the balance between mortals and immortals?

In the mysterious village of Lumenfield, Garnet, a teenager enduring abuse from his father and bullying at school, begins to sense an unsettling darkness lurking beneath the village’s surface. One night, he is visited by a mysterious voice calling itself the "Heaven Inviter," who offers to guide him to heaven. Despite his fears, Garnet decides to follow the voice, bringing along his only friend, Lessie. Together, they embark on a perilous journey filled with supernatural challenges, including encounters with demons, curses, and the revelation of Lessie’s dark family secret—her mother is a Satanist and a powerful demon. As they venture deeper into the woods and underground tunnels, Garnet and Lessie discover their own magical abilities and the truth about their destinies. Garnet is tied to both Heaven and Hell, making him a target for dark forces, while Lessie struggles with her connection to her mother’s demonic legacy. Along the way, they face trials that test their courage, faith, and bond.

awaken in darkness—small, weak, and starving. The abyss is ruthless. Hunt, or be hunted. Eat, or be eaten

Check out my new novel: My Seven Beautiful Sins! °°°°° In a distant future, seven centuries after the cataclysmic mana storm, the world of Gaïa transformed into a realm infused with magic. The fabric of reality shifted, revealing the manifestation of stats, skills, and levels through ethereal windows, visible to all. A new era emerged, where humanity awoke to the concept of Classes, bestowing upon them unique abilities and the potential for greatness. However, only the truly exceptional would ascend to seize the Throne in this extraordinary Era of Players. Noah uttered profound words, his eyes shimmering with an unearthly force. "Life itself is akin to a prison, but fear not, for I, Death, shall set you free.'' °°° Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qxK8vcpF

Javier Rodriguez ~ Ruthless. Fearful. Callous. - "I know I don't deserve you, but I still won't let you go." Giorgia Torrini ~ Delicate. Graceful. Innocent. - "Isn't dying better than marrying him?" Atlast the time comes when the Mexican Cartels and the Famiglia are expected to join hands by making a deal to expand their territories. But this deal has become the worst nightmare of Giorgia as she is supposed to marry the future Capo of the Mexican Cartels - Javier Rodriguez who is worse than death itself. Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Giorgia's brightness disple his darkness or will Javier's darkness ruin her in it? ____________________________________ Tropes~ • Mafia Romance • Arranged Marriage • Grumpy X Sunshine • Forced Proximity ____________________________________

The protagonist awakens in an endless void, surrounded by silence and darkness. A strange feeling of emptiness fills him, yet he doesn’t feel fear. It is as if everything has lost its meaning. Is he dead? Or is this the beginning of something else? He wonders, but finds no answer. His memories are foggy and fragmented. He was a 21-year-old student, leading an isolated life, knowing only books and wild animals. His world was quiet, dark, as if life itself was absent from his awareness. Then, in a moment of clarity, he finds himself somewhere else. But is it a place? Or just a thought he is floating in? Deep within an icy cave, surrounded by shattered bones, stands a massive statue of an ancient ice dragon guarding two mysterious eggs. Something in this scene pulls him in, as if the cave isn’t just a place, but the very heart of darkness itself. Is he still alive? Or merely a reflection of an old idea, one he no longer remembers?

When they tell you that history repeats itself, you should at least expect some details to change. But no, in our case, things went exactly as they did the first time: a crack in the sky, a couple of monsters a bit taller than usual, and a myriad of people who, for some reason, were surprised. Because who, honestly, wouldn't have bet on a good demon invasion every few hundred years? Although, to be fair, this time the causes are much clearer. Man always finds new ways to destroy himself. If the first time the solution came in the form of a shy librarian who unknowingly found the key to stopping the end of the world, this time it came in the form of a weak and hungry boy, who would have preferred to destroy it rather than save it. Let me ask you a question: who said that magic was reserved for muscular and dramatic warriors? No, my friends, true salvation, this time, doesn't come from paper, scrolls, and the patience of a genius, but from hunger, fear, and the will not to give up on your fate.

How do you feel when you and eight billion-plus individuals get sucked into another dimension? Shock? Fear? Anxiety?

In a world where cosmic Gates open to unknown realms, Van lived an ordinary life—until he stumbled into a Gate that should not exist. With his life hanging by a thread, he discovers a terrifying truth: he was born with an unparalleled power, but it was sealed away to protect himself and the universe from his overwhelming potential. As Van fights through ancient worlds, futuristic nightmares, and apocalyptic landscapes, he begins to unravel a conspiracy beyond human comprehension. The Gates are not random—they are tests. And the beings who watch from above are playing a game far greater than anyone could imagine. With every battle, Van inches closer to breaking his seal, but doing so might awaken something even the gods fear. When the universe itself stands against him, will he succumb to fate—or rise to become the Sovereign of the Cosmos?

A school known for its talent in the spiritual arts imprinted itself onto this world but not everything is so sunshine and rainbows as they have their own dark secrets.

The boundary between life and terror was tenuous, stretched thin beneath a fractured sky. With every dusk, a new wave of fear emerged, marking a resurgence that teetered civilization on the precipice of annihilation. Yet, the world was inexorably entwined with a forgotten past—one that held the vestiges of history. As it crumbled, the truth of the Nightborn began to uncover itself. Ethan, who dared to seek it, found himself almost succumbing to the eternal darkness.

Alex was a poor orphan living in the black frost city. one day, he was nearly beaten to death for trying to save a bird. Just as he was about to die,a Mysterious treasure appeared, calling itself the 'Beast master system', healed him and made a contract between Alex and the beast he tried to save before. From there on the entire universe came to know about a cultivator capable of commanding beasts and using their abilities, a being capable of making even gods tremble with fear upon seeing him. -------- Hi guys, the author the here. so just wanted to let you know that this is my first book and I hope you like it. and tell me what you think that could be improved. thanks

Kyler, a high school loner, is unexpectedly thrust into a strange and dangerous world where Unique powers rule and everyone seems to know his name. Struggling with confusion, new challenges, and a legacy he doesn’t remember, Kyler must uncover the truth about himself and his place in this world—all while navigating shifting alliances and hidden dangers. What to expect: Fight sequences. Slow burn. Academy life. I already have whole origin story in mind but the Current story I am making stuff up on the fly. Romance will be ???

Everything starts from a simple dream, even plant itself dreams. But what would happen if the personification of dream itself started to dream? Will his dream be fulfilled? Join Oneiros as he carved his way into the pantheon of greatness and power. As one of the titans and the son of Nyx and Erebus, what mystery does this humble titan holds.

Kaito is an apathetic teenager who's bored with everyday life and wishes for something new, something exciting or atleast something interesting to happen. That is until one day he receives a black envelope inviting him to join a series of games. Each game is hosted by an individual set of phobias that take on a physical form. All for the sake of one thing... a single wish.