A Forgotten Promise

Hagan, an orphan from the outskirts of an dystopian city, must face the dreadful First Trial and conquer it in order to survive. During his First Trial, he unknowingly becomes a sacrifice to the dead Gods and receives their Blessing. A Forgotten Lineage is bestowed upon Hagan, he must find a way to return it to its former glory. ———————————— This is my first work I’ve done and I hope you enjoy it. If you find any mistakes I’d appreciate it if you could let me know so it can be fixed.

“You said you would leave me alone!” She snarled into his direction. “What the fuck are you doing in my bedroom?” “Pleasuring you.” He cooed before raising his shiny fingers, “Look how you coat me. How wet you are, Leah.” She stared at the glistening fingers in the moonlight. Gulping at the sight of them, she sighed wearily before turning her eyes to him, “Lea-Ahh..” she moaned as he plunged his fingers inside, one by one, leisurely with no hurry, making her her legs quiver. “God..” “God?” He whispered against her ear, “No god, sweetness. Just me.” . ****** It was a dream to live like Leah Adams. And it was something she wished for once every day when she looked at her classmate. It was just a wish, a little thought she had. Until it came true, quite literally. The opportunity was thrown in her lap by no one other than Leah’s Adams father. She had to behave like his daughter, study like his daughter and rule a school like his daughter would. But with her broken mind and spirit, it was easily said and done especially when she had no home to go back to. The home that was burned forever. ***** Dark romance. You have been warned.

Elara Taylor was living a happy and comfortable life with her only living family member, Kaelion Taylor, her brother and anchor. But the fate was never fair to begin with, how can it let her be? On her 18th birthday, instead of a grand birthday cake and gift that her brother had promised her, she found something that toppled her world upside down, a letter left by her brother, telling her he will be going on a secret mission, as he disappeared in thin air. But that was not enough, fate played another game with her when she was given the news of her brother's death, even his body was not found. Unable to accept her brother's death, Elara took it upon herself to find Kaelion, even if he was dead, she must find his body at the very least. Accompany Elara as she, driven by her unyielding resolve to find her missing brother, ventures into a world that defiles all reason. Surrounded by a treacherous web of secrets, betrayal, and forgotten truths, with fragments of memory as her only guide, she is haunted by visions of a life she can't explain. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, she must unravel the mysteries surrounding her brother's disappearance, confront the shadows of a past she doesn't belong to, and navigate a path fraught with danger. But with every step closer to truth, the question remains-- will she find him, or lose herself entirely? Hello readers.  Before we embark on our journey to unveil the forgotten pasts, let's implement some rules. 1. Firstly, I am not a native English speaker; it is my third language. So, there will be some mistakes, or there may be more than some. Instead of criticizing me publicly, please message me in private, and I will do my utmost to revise them. 2. The story is of fantasy genre, so anything and everything is possible, meaning, we will be bending the rules of science past the limit. now, I have read some comments under many stories that say "This is not possible" or "how can this be?" My friends, fantasy is the genre that likes to go beyond science, to a world where anything is possible. Please be patient with me there. 3. If you have any queries about the story or any element of the story, I'll be happy to answer as long as it does not reveal the plot or any secret that should be revealed later. 4. This novel has two different world settings, one without any fantasy element, just like Earth. While the other one is a fantasy world with medieval settings. The main story takes place in the fantasy world but the protagonist keeps having memories that belong to the Earth-like world. 5.This strongly might have strong language not appropriate for children. There might also be scenes of violence so read it on your own accord. 6. Some chapters can be lengthy while others short depending on the scene. 7. I can only update twice or thrice a week maximum, so please be patient with me. Please enjoy the story and comment with your unique ideas. 

Rena has always used her mysterious healing powers in secret—until a royal messenger appears, claiming she’s the lost Princess of Silverstrand. Torn from her humble life, Rena must navigate a world of courtly intrigue, looming betrayal, and a legendary Moonflower said to grant ultimate power. When an ambitious lord threatens to seize the throne, Rena’s newfound abilities—and the secrets of her forgotten past—may be the kingdom’s only hope. Yet she soon discovers that power alone isn’t enough to save a realm on the brink of chaos. Will Rena rise to her destiny, or will the darkness lurking in Silverstrand consume her?

Kay was reborn into another world in a village deep in the Forbidden Forest. [ The Forbidden Forest is a forest between two rival kingdoms in the Elmen Empire] In this world, where power is everything, nobles are cultivators and peasants are....well, they are peasants; they farm and raise livestock. Join Kay in his venture in a new world, as he rise from a village boy to an Emperor.

In a world filled with mysteries and secrets hidden throughout the ages, a young man named Julian finds himself entangled in a complex web of enigmatic events that turn his life upside down. The story begins when he receives an anonymous message bearing a strange symbol, leading him to uncover dangerous secrets about himself and the world around him, taking us on an exciting

In a world consumed by technology and progress, 23-year-old Yuuto Ishigami lives a quiet, unassuming life, immersing himself in ancient myths, forgotten legends, and obscure texts. But when he stumbles upon a cryptic manuscript hinting at the existence of a lost energy—mana, qi, the lifeblood of gods—his curiosity turns into an obsession. Yuuto’s search for answers begins innocently enough: old books, whispered urban legends, and abandoned shrines. But his discoveries unravel a chilling truth—this energy didn’t simply fade. It was stolen, buried, and suppressed by powers that fear its awakening. Corporations wielding unspeakable influence, secretive orders within the Church, and whispers of dormant gods all point to a single, terrifying question: what happens when humanity severs its connection to the divine? As Yuuto delves deeper, he begins to uncover echoes of forgotten deities, their presence lingering in ancient ruins and fractured dreams. Visions pull him toward sacred sites, while cryptic warnings whisper of a betrayal that has shaped human history for millennia. With each step, Yuuto inches closer to a conspiracy stretching across time—one that will force him to confront not only hidden truths but also humanity’s darkest sins. The gods are waiting. The threads of divine energy are fraying. And the choice Yuuto faces could either awaken a lost harmony… or unleash an unimaginable reckoning. Some mysteries are meant to stay forgotten.

In a world reshaped by the return of gods and monsters, humanity struggles to survive. When the Great Awakening divided the world among the most powerful pantheons, the lesser gods and their lands were cast aside, forgotten and dismissed. Efe Okoro is one of the forgotten—a young man from a small Nigerian village, overlooked by a world dominated by stronger gods and champions. But when a dimensional rift opens and he finds himself marked by Ogun, the god of iron and war, Efe gains access to the Celestial Inheritance System. Armed with Ogun’s Iron Will and abilities forged in divine power, Efe must navigate a world teeming with monsters, rival champions, and gods who dismiss him as insignificant. Can Efe rise from the forgotten and carve his place in a world ruled by gods?

As I sit down to describe my book, "The General's Promise", I am filled with excitement and anticipation. This story has been brewing in my mind for a long time, and I am eager to share it with readers. In this sweeping historical romance, I introduce readers to General Xiao Hong, a brilliant and fearless warrior who has earned the respect and admiration of his peers. But after a brutal battle, Xiao Hong fakes his own disability to hide from his enemies and protect his own life. As Xiao Hong navigates the complexities of court life, he is summoned by the Emperor to marry Mei Xing, the kind and gentle daughter of a humble duke. I must admit, I fell in love with Mei Xing's character as I wrote her - she is a true innocent, with a heart full of love and compassion. As Xiao Hong gets to know Mei Xing, he finds himself drawn to her charm and beauty. But he must keep his true identity hidden from those who seek to destroy him. Will he be able to reconcile his duty as a warrior with his newfound love, or will his secrets tear them apart? I hope readers will join me on this journey as I explore the complexities of honor, loyalty, and love in ancient China. "The General's Promise" is a heartwarming historical romance that I am proud to share with the world.

Friendship, mystery, and an unraveling past intertwine in the life of Tanvi, a college student navigating her journey of recovery from a traumatic accident. What starts as a seemingly ordinary day with her closest friend, Anannya, soon spirals into confusion and disbelief. When Anannya vanishes—erased from Tanvi’s life as if she never existed—Tanvi is thrust into a whirlwind of questions, memories, and unsettling truths. Is it all a misunderstanding, or is something far more sinister at play?

This story follows a Man and a child in a fantasy world with little to no hope on a desolate snowy island. The man in search of strength, and the child in search for his parents make a bond that is to great to break. Together they go through the thick and thin reclaiming glimpses of a past life that was forgotten.

Kai Ardent is a young man from a forgotten village in the lowest of the cultivation realms, where spiritual energy is scarce and hope is even scarcer. Unlike the typical prodigies of cultivation stories, Kai is not a chosen one, nor does he possess any innate talent. He’s just a stubborn, hardworking guy trying to protect his family and survive in a world that has written him off. When his village is destroyed by a mysterious force from a higher realm, Kai is left with nothing but his grief and a strange, ancient artifact—a small, intricately woven talisman called the Thread of Eternity. This talisman grants him the ability to see the threads of fate, but using it comes at a cost: every time he manipulates destiny, he loses a piece of his own memory. As Kai ascends through the realms, he must grapple with the weight of his choices, the people he meets along the way, and the haunting question of whether he’s truly in control of his destiny—or if he’s just a pawn in a much larger game.

"Empty Promises" unfolds the harrowing journey of Clara and Sarid, a couple seeking refuge from a storm in an old, abandoned mansion hidden deep within the woods. What begins as a temporary shelter soon becomes a haunting nightmare as they discover that the house holds dark secrets and a malevolent presence. Clara, guided by inexplicable visions and a growing sense of unease, delves deeper into the mysteries of the mansion. Meanwhile, Sarid's rational mind struggles to make sense of the supernatural forces at play, leading to tensions and rifts in their once-solid relationship. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, Clara uncovers a truth that shakes her to the core—a truth about the house's origins and the sinister entity that dwells within, feeding on the souls of those who dare to enter. "Empty Promises" is a mind-bending odyssey into the unknown, where the couple must confront their deepest fears and unravel the secrets of a house that exists beyond the bounds of our reality—a house that makes promises it has no intention of keeping.

A young man has to keep a promise that he made years ago. However, he forgets about the promise and if he tries to remember it, bad things will happen. Even if he can't remember it, he is haunted by dreams of fractured memories.

When Alex Carter buys an old laptop from a thrift store, they uncover Orion, a mysterious program that predicts catastrophic events. As Alex and their friend Maya delve deeper, they find themselves hunted by a powerful tech corporation desperate to keep its secrets buried. With the clock ticking and danger closing in, Alex must unravel the truth behind Orion-a truth that could save countless lives or destroy everything they hold dear.

A tale of courage, loss, and discovery, where ancient myths come alive and the fate of a kingdom rests in the hands of a young woman. Lena’s journey from seeking vengeance to uncovering her destiny reveals the unyielding light of hope, guiding her through the shadows that threaten to consume her world.

At Ironclad Academy, where strength and skill determine one’s fate, Kade is just another nameless student, fighting to survive in a world ruled by elites. After a brutal match against a prodigy leaves him battered but unbroken, Kade begins to sense something unusual lurking within him—a connection to a forgotten legacy shrouded in darkness. As rival factions rise and ancient forces resurface, Kade must confront his hidden past and claim his destiny as the heir of shadows, or risk being consumed

A peaceful life without any bloodshed, that’s the only dream left for Mr. Kim, a former gangster. Using his savings, he bought a nice apartment and started running a small bookstore. As everything seemed to be going smoothly, he met a high schooler named Ah Yeon, the one who was destined to turn his peaceful life upside down. Learning about her background and feeling pity for the child, who been suffering from abuse and bullying, he offered her a job at his bookstore. Over time, they grew closer, almost like family. Reading was her hobby, and because of that, she often recommended novels to him. One of those novels was 'The Death Note'—a romantic yet revenge-filled story, full of kidnapping, abuse, killing, mafia... and it all revolved around three main characters. Initially uninterested, he picked it up on a boring day. When she saw him reading the novel, she asked him a curious question. “From the main three characters, who would you save, if you ever got the chance?” “No one…” he replied without much thought. “What? Why?” “How can someone save a fictional character? Use your brain.” “I know it’s just a story; that’s why I’m asking as if. What if we transmigrate to another world and get the chance? If I could, I would save the villain. He is just like me..." Her eyes reflected sorrow as she said it. Few days later, news reached to Mr. Kim that the girl had committed suicide after murdering her stepfather. That day, for some reasons he kept the book with him, but the next day, he was dumbfounded to find himself in the body of a young girl who had been tortured terribly. Slowly, Kim realized the world was strikingly similar to the novel, The Death Note. However, there was no mention of his new name Yoon-Jung. So, he concludes it as an extra with no importance. To escape from the terrible circumstances, he reverted to being the old Kim he once was, but fate give him a new life that completely opposite to the one he led before. Few years later, his peaceful life got an unexpected turn when he met him, the villain, Ah Yuan. He reminded him of Ah Yeon. From the depths of his heart, Kim wished to save him. But in a world where he was struggling to survive himself, could he truly save Ah Yuan from his tragic fate?

A complicated web of love, deceit, and betrayal unfolds among high school students Hilda, Alex, Simi, Rotimi, and Temi. Hilda's life is turned upside down when she falls for the charming Alex, but their relationship takes a devastating turn when she discovers his infidelity with her best friend Simi. As the situation escalates, a teacher who uncovers the illicit relationships is fired, leading to a dark and twisted quest for revenge that threatens to destroy the students' lives.

[A Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance] "Wherever there are shadows, there has to be a light" ~ Seraphina Winters, the Mafia Queen of the 21st century, dies at the age of 28 in an assassination attempt and finds herself facing the trial that will decide her place in the afterlife, i.e. - heaven or hell. However, a weird situation occurs when her bad deeds turn out to be equal to her good deeds performed during her mortal life. To solve the situation, the Council of Afterlife offers her a chance to increase her good deeds and secure her place in heaven. As for the offer - marry the Shadow Lords and revive the cursed land of Shadow City. The council even offers her their newly created system to help her with the impossible task. Dressed in an all-black wedding gown, Seraphina finds herself outside a haunted castle in the depths of a haunted city. From here begins Seraphina's journey of handling her four very hot but dangerous husbands while bringing a very dead city back to life with the help of the system. ----- For more updates about the story, follow me on Instagram: @nightsummer20 ******* Disclaimer: The book cover is mine.

There are promises that bind us together, weaving threads of trust and love into the very fabric of our hearts. But some promises, can be broken in the blink of an eye. When broken, they tear those threads apart in ways we never imagine possible. This is the story of a mother and daughter whose lives were shattered when the mother realized there was no future for them both if she stayed with her daughter. For years, they shared a bond that seemed unbreakable, built on quiet moments of understanding, memories, late-night talks, and the unspoken certainty that they would always be there for each other. But in one fleeting moment, a promise made in love was broken. The daughter, left in the wake of that broken vow, felt the sharp sting of abandonment. The mother, haunted by guilt, wondered if their relationship could ever be the same. Now, in the shadows of the undercity, where survival is a constant struggle, the wounds of the past are still fresh. As the years pass, the truth of what happened begins to surface. Can love survive after trust has been shattered? Is forgiveness possible when the one you love has let you down? The Broken Promise is a journey through the complexities of love, regret, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of a world on the edge of collapse. It’s a story of two women, one who tried her best but was never enough, and the other who simply wanted to be understood. Their story isn’t just about a broken promise; it’s about finding a way to rebuild, no matter how much the world has changed.

Pada tanggal 11 Januari 2025, dunia berubah dalam sekejap. Kade Astral, seorang pemuda berusia 20 tahun, terkejut ketika dunia yang ia kenal mulai runtuh akibat serangan makhluk misterius. Tanpa peringatan, Kade terteleportasi ke sebuah dimensi yang tidak dikenal—Realm para Konstelasi. Di sana, ia mendapati dirinya berubah menjadi sebuah konstelasi dengan peringkat yang tidak diketahui dan tanpa nama yang jelas. Kade harus beradaptasi dengan perubahan besar ini, sementara dirinya terperangkap dalam sebuah dunia yang penuh dengan misteri dan ancaman yang belum diketahui.

In the small town of Ravenswood, an ancient well has long been the center of local legends, whispered to be cursed and tied to strange disappearances. For Evie Hart, the well is more than a story—it’s the last place her father, a historian obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the town’s myths, was seen before vanishing without a trace. All that remains of him is a journal filled with cryptic sketches and notes about a labyrinth said to lie beneath the earth. Years later, five estranged childhood friends—Evie, Sophie, Mark, Liam, and Claire—receive a mysterious letter calling them back to the well at midnight. The letter promises answers to the unresolved guilt, secrets, and tragedies that fractured their friendship years ago. Though reluctant, each feels compelled to reunite, drawn by their own personal struggles and the letter’s haunting allure. Beneath the well, they discover the labyrinth: a vast, sentient structure that feeds on guilt, betrayal, and fear. Its ever-shifting halls present not only physical challenges but psychological trials that force the group to confront their darkest secrets. As they navigate its twisted passages, the friends begin to uncover the labyrinth’s horrifying truth: it was created by a man obsessed with rewriting reality, and it thrives on the very emotions that threaten to tear them apart. With every step, the labyrinth grows more dangerous, dredging up memories of a traumatic event from their childhood—the disappearance of Sophie’s younger sister, Amy. As guilt and blame resurface, the group’s fragile trust begins to fracture. Secrets are revealed, alliances shift, and the labyrinth manipulates them, whispering offers of salvation at a terrible cost. Amid the chaos, Evie discovers her father’s connection to the labyrinth and realizes that his disappearance was no accident. The labyrinth remembers those who enter—and it never forgets. Liam, plagued by fragmented memories, comes to a devastating conclusion: he has been in the labyrinth before and may have unwittingly triggered the events that destroyed their friendship. The ultimate challenge awaits at the heart of the labyrinth. To escape, the group must make an impossible choice: sacrifice one of their own or risk being trapped forever. As tensions reach a breaking point, Liam steps forward to atone for his past mistakes, offering himself to the labyrinth. His sacrifice allows the others to escape—but not without consequences. When the group emerges, they find the world subtly altered. Familiar landmarks are gone, and even loved ones’ memories of them seem warped. As they grapple with the eerie changes, Evie receives another letter: “The labyrinth remembers. You’ve only solved one piece.” It becomes clear that the labyrinth’s power extends far beyond its walls—and it’s not done with them yet. Key Themes: Guilt and Redemption: The labyrinth forces the characters to confront the consequences of their past mistakes, testing their ability to forgive themselves and each other. Friendship and Trust: The group’s fractured bond is central to the story, with the labyrinth amplifying their mistrust and fears. The Cost of Secrets: Each character harbors a secret that the labyrinth manipulates, demonstrating the dangers of buried truths. Sacrifice and Consequences: The group learns that survival often comes at a cost, and even acts of heroism leave scars.