Darker Classic

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 the slums at the city's edge, Mathew's life takes a horrifying turn when he wakes to eerie noises and finds his mother hurriedly packing to flee their home. A fleeting glimpse into her room reveals a chilling scene—a bloodied corpse sprawled on the floor. Forced into the night without answers, Mathew is thrust into a world of danger and mystery. As he grapples with his mother's silence and the truth behind their flight, he must confront secrets that will unravel everything he thought he knew. Survival means facing a reality darker than his dreams ever allowed him to imagine.

A zonky blend of the classical, the rap and the nobility.

After his village was raided by the armies of the rising Hirosham empire, Aefrine, an isolated teenager boy ,with no knowledge of the outside world ,travels to find the Keys of Fate in order to break his curse. Despite making suspicious allies along the way, he is confronted by assassins , monsters , rivals and the political struggle in the region. Yet, his greatest enemy will always be his values , his regrets and his empathy. However, in a conflict-driven world, he will soon realise that this world is much darker that he thought. Will he be able to keep his morals or will the world force him to adapt?

Sara Pier was dead. Everyone in Pineville had witnessed her tragic end—a bullet to the chest, her blood soaked body collapsing onto the cold ground. It was an image no one could forget, a certainty that Sara Pier, the daughter of the elusive Pier family was dead. But six months later, someone walked into town—a stranger with a face hauntingly similar to hers, except now darker and more scary. But she wasn’t Sara. She couldn’t be. Everyone was too eager to accept that she was someone else, even if her voice, mannerisms, and the faint flicker of familiarity said otherwise. Everyone except him. He noticed the little things; the way she held objects, or the sharp edge in her smile that belonged only to Sara Pier. Something about her was unsettling, as though her return was tied to something far darker than coincidence. Because as the old saying goes; Old habits never truly die

A classic tale of time and success breaking apart love. A young mia , energetic and wrathful, is a unorthodox girl who falls in love with a kind soul..... Their love blossoms during their school days .... but as seasons change .. so do peoples heart... A now heartbroken mia now focuses on her life more but is unable to move on..

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

Once Upon a Nightmare" takes classic fairy tales and turns them into dark fantasies, where childhood innocence meets the shadows of fear. Each story plunges into the hidden horrors beneath the surface of familiar narratives, transforming whimsical adventures into chilling tales of dread.

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.

In a universe teeming with political intrigue, cosmic powers, and mysterious cultivation systems, Rynor Valcairn, heir to the Ebon Starline Clan, faces a destiny far darker than any of his peers could imagine. Cursed by a shadowed entity during a celestial event, Rynor becomes a "Sinner," severed from the natural flow of fate. To survive, he hides his true nature behind a carefree, reckless facade while secretly harnessing the forbidden powers of dual cultivation—light and shadow. Rynor’s journey unfolds across a series of sprawling realms and challenges that test his ambitions, rebellion against the cosmic order, and mastery over the forces of light and shadow.

In a world where distant realms and races once clashed, the last member of a legendary order of assassins is faced with an ominous prophecy that places him in the fore front of a classic battle between good and evil. Leo, the enigmatic protagonist is the last assassin of a once feared order of assassins. Haunted by the ghosts of his past and driven by a thirst for revenge. Leo navigates the treacherous landscape of intrigue, deception murder. As Leo delves deeper into the mysteries of his order's downfall, he must confront the darkness within himself and the evil forces that seek to claim the world. With each step Leo is forced to confront tough questions: What does it truly mean to fight for justice and what is the true cost of accepting one's destiny. Will Leo find a way to save the world or will chaos prevail and in the process consume what was left of his already shaking life? Dive into the world of 'The Assassin's Legacy" to uncover the secrets and lies that bind this gripping tale of Fantasy, Action, honor and Destiny.

In a world reshaped by mysterious portals and deadly monsters, humanity struggles for survival as certain individuals awaken unique magical powers. Kieran, a cold and solitary wanderer with the rare ability to step into a parallel dimension, uses his gift to outmaneuver enemies and hunt the creatures that threaten mankind. Each kill yields magic crystals, potent sources of power that can either strengthen or destroy the Awakened who absorb them. As Kieran battles his way through this hostile new reality, he seeks answers about the portals, the origins of the monsters, and the true nature of his powers. Alone in a fractured world, he must face both monsters and mankind’s darker side.

Fate is the invisible hand that pulls us into a labyrinth of choices, steering us through shadowed corridors where we’re never fully in control. It’s the heartbeat quickening in the face of the unknown, the feeling of being watched by forces hidden in the dark. Fate lies in the whisper of paths we’re meant to walk — dangerous, inevitable, a force that taunts us to run from it, even as it closes in. You don’t see it coming, but you feel it; every choice, every turn, pulling you toward something bigger and darker than you could ever imagine. Fate is the silent predator, prowling the edge of our lives, pushing us to confront the thrilling unknown with no way back. That is fate. Warning: This novel is not meant for weak hearted people

A dark retelling of the classic rag to riches trope, Kyle Jacobs, grew up from an orphanage to foster care system all his life, on his 18 birthday he was kicked off the foster care system, Kyle struggled on the streets until he meets the Miller's, who employed him as their gardener, Kyle began to work there at 18, the Miller family were terrible people who maltreated Kyle and treat him like a slave. After an incident happened where Kyle got into a accident while on an errand for the Adam Miller, he encounters his biological family. Kyle was happy to finally find people to call family, but its not as it seems with his biological family as Kyle to encounter strange occurrence, a learns a deep dark secret about his biological and the real reason his parents died.

Sera always thought she was just an ordinary girl-until shadows began to stir, and someone, or something, started watching her every move. Ryou, a man with piercing golden eyes and secrets darker than the night, never lets her stray far from his reach. His presence is both a comfort and a mystery, and as danger tightens its grip and unearthly forces loom, Sera's reality begins to shake. Who is Ryou, really? And why would someone so powerful protect her, a seemingly ordinary and powerless girl, as the world teeters on the brink of collapse?

Austin Moore arrives in New York to start anew with a job at Pineapple Tech. However, his life takes a supernatural twist when he meets Vanessa Hartley, a captivating CEO hiding her true identity as a vampire. But soon, things get complicated for Austin when Vanessa’s ex-husband, Leonardo Vega—a vampire—returns. His intentions go beyond just jealousy, but the fact that he believes that Austin holds the key to unlocking a powerful artifact hidden by Austin’s late father. As Austin confronts dangers from Leonardo, he must protect Vanessa and himself. Their battle rages on, but even in victory, the artifact was cracked open, and a darker threat looms. With the world’s fate hanging by a thread, could Austin save the world from the gem's potential destruction?

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

Kizan Yami, an 18-year-old modern-era teenager, is thrown into a deadly cosmic game in a universe where eras overlap and survival is the only rule. Kizan is torn from his jail cell and taken to a mysterious dimension with warriors, criminals, and survivors from five different eras—Modern, Middle Ages, Ice Age, Prehistoric, and Classical Antiquity—on the eve of his birthday, still reeling from a turbulent past filled with betrayal and vengeance. Selected to play the Survival Game on Planet Gilcher, Kizan must discover the secrets of his newly discovered powers while navigating a dangerous world full of vicious opponents and fierce animals. Possessing the uncommon qualities of lightning and water, as well as a mysteriously locked legacy. in this world it survival of the fittest serving along side the unknown.

Kind of "classic" short stories greatly inspired by A. Azimov's "Caves of Steel". The colony of Espero lost contact with Earth almost 300 years ago. The unified colonial government collapsed, leaving behind a number of autonomous Cities half-gone underground and surrounded by giant domes. It's cold and relatively deserted, with the simplest things missing and everything constantly breaking down, but even in such harsh conditions there is a place for a thirst for power and the pursuit to overtake one of the greatest human fears.

A vivid historical fiction that chronicles the lives of classic monsters with each installment making one monster the focal point, most taking place in different time periods, all of whom are living in the same world sharing a connection to each other. In the first installment Victoria Frankenstein lives in the Napoleon occupied Kingdom of Holland in the house of her childhood friend Jacop, his wife Geertrudia and their two daughters, Susanna and Madelief. She has been running from a monster she created eight years ago. She ponders on past loves, starting new love, and accepting old age. But her past finds her. The wave of devastation that ensues unravels Victoria’s newfound life. We will be posting this story on other sites such as: scribblehub.com, royalroad.com, inkitt.com, Ao3.com, tapas.io, fictionate.me If you want to show support for our works you can find us on: Ko-fi.com & buymeacoffee.com

Black Rose is a romantic visual novel known for its darker themes. There are seven princes, and out of all of them, Valerius, the seventh prince, is the most deranged, most consumed by his twisted obsession with the heroine. He even sheds his wife's blood for getting in the way of his true love. Unfortunately for Penelope, she wakes up as the psychotic prince's bride, bound to him by an arranged marriage. There's only two ways to make it out alive—steal his heart or pierce a dagger through it. - NOTE: UPDATES EVERYDAY AT 1:30PM AND 5:30PM (GMT+8). SOMETIMES, AN EXTRA CHAPTER AT 9:30PM.

In a world where nearly everyone wields a unique power called an Eidon, Kain Vallis, scarred by the destruction of his home, vows to break the cycle of violence that defines heroism. Rejecting the might-makes-right philosophy of the Hero Syndicate, he joins forces with the Shade Vanguard, a group of outcasts seeking redemption. Together, they expose the Syndicate’s corruption while uncovering a darker truth: Eidons are sentient forces capable of consuming their users. As enemies close in and allies falter, Kain must prove that true strength lies in protecting without harming. But can he hold onto his ideals when the world—and even his own power—threatens to consume him?

This is my First time writing. The story is based on an OC who would have traversed over in classic fanfic fashion. The OC is born a few centuries before the start of the main story. I might put in a few AU elements into the story so prewarning of that. No Harem.

In the Land of the Gem, every person is born with a magical Crystal that stays with them for life. There are many Crystals, each with incredible abilities. The stronger the Crystal, the darker its color. However, Geal's Crystal has a rare condition that prevents it from gaining power, remaining permanently white-the weakest color of all. How will she achieve her dream of becoming the strongest warrior with no powers? The answer is clear: by cheating!

Hati Who Was Just A Newly Graduated Teen Got Reincarnated With A Classic System And Became The God Of The Ocean. Follow Hati In His Journey To Godhood There May Be Struggles On The Way But Hati Can Get Through It. Be Warned English Is Not My First Language And I Just Made This For Fun.

As the unknown man delivers a blow that might be his last, the boy discovers a truth darker than any he could imagine, leading him on a journey to 2013, two years before the tragedy began. What lies ahead will challenge everything he believes about fate, resilience, and the very essence of survival.

Betrayed in his final battle, Kael awakens in a strange new world, cursed with endless reincarnation. Each life leaves him weaker, his memories fractured—but one thing remains: the mark of the Eternal Blade, a weapon of infinite power tied to a forgotten cosmic war. As eldritch horrors stir and ancient factions clash, Kael must rise from nothing, mastering the strength of his past lives while uncovering the truth behind his curse. But with every victory, the blade whispers darker promises, tempting him to abandon his humanity for the power to shatter destiny itself. In a world where gods fall silent, monsters rule the shadows, and men play at kings, can a cursed soul defy eternity?

In the glittering world of Manara Bay's elite, Isabella Mitchell steps into her dead sister's shoes as the bride of billionaire Carlton Blackwood, armed with nothing but a thirst for revenge and her sister's face. But beneath the surface of high-stakes finance and billion-dollar deals, a darker game is being played.

In the cold, quiet halls of Greystone Orphanage, Lily's only comfort is the Mother-a tiny, mysterious figure who has always been by her side. But when Lily is adopted by a wealthy family, she steps into a world of luxury-and cruelty. Her new sister, bitter and resentful, becomes a tormentor, while the Mother's whispers grow darker and more demanding. As the line between friend and enemy blurs, Lily must uncover the truth before it's too late.