Light In The Darkness

In the shadow of ancient ruins, love becomes a curse more binding than death itself. Lucien Kael, scion of a noble house, forsakes everything for Yuva, a healer's daughter whose gentle touch promises salvation from his world of cold duty. Their forbidden love blooms in secret—beneath chapel eaves, by frost-touched fields, in stolen moments that belong to no one else. But when a merciless fever claims Yuva's life, Lucien's desperate prayers to silent gods go unanswered. In his darkest hour, something else responds. A crimson-eyed crow brings forth an ancient darkness—Valek, a shadow-wreathed entity who offers the impossible: Yuva's return from death. The price? Four unspoken conditions that will carve deeper into Lucien's soul with each passing day, binding him to a curse that transforms him from man to monster. Yuva returns, but she is not the same. Something cold and otherworldly peers from behind her familiar eyes, growing stronger with each soul Lucien is compelled to claim. As the entity wearing her face feeds on death and darkness, the real Yuva remains trapped—a fading fragment begging for release. In a cottage where frost forms at midnight and shadows move with malevolent purpose, two souls face an impossible choice. Love that conquers death may be the cruelest love of all. A haunting tale of devotion, damnation, and the price of defying fate itself. NEW CHAPTERS SHALL BE COMING THRICE A WEEK. ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY

Ender Levin, a young man who was living a ordinary life was curious of the unknown in his world. Or was he? Who knows that unknown was with him too?

THE SHADOW HUNTERS WHO OWNS THE DARKNESS

For most of her life, Lyla was ordinary—school, routines, the quietness of a simple town. But when shadows stir and strangers come to whisper of her as prophecy, the veil between her world and another tears open. Thrust into a realm pulsing with ancient magic, wondrous beings, and creatures born of myth, Lyla discovers a power within her that refuses to sleep once awoken. Something is calling her—something old, something immense. She isn’t just part of this new world... she is the key to its future.

“Obey the system. Fulfill your purpose. Or face the consequences.” Kael was born a loyal believer in the System — a society built on structure, promise, and control. He worked hard, followed every rule, and was destined for a life of success… until a vision of his dying mother shattered everything he thought was true. When Kael chooses rebellion over comfort, red over blue, he falls from grace — losing everything the System once promised him. But in a world where failure is punished, and dreams are labeled as delusions, Kael’s fight becomes more than survival. It becomes a question of what’s real, who decides your worth, and how far you're willing to go to reclaim your truth. Now marked as a failure, Kael must rise as a warrior — or be erased. For readers who love dystopian rebellion, emotional trauma, and stories where the mind fights harder than the fists. Will Kael prove the System wrong — or will the System prove he never mattered? “Light Over Darkness” In a world ruled by obedience, Kael was the perfect follower—until his mother’s memory shattered the silence. Now hunted by the very System he once trusted, he must choose: submit to control or rise for something greater. But every choice has a cost—and some awaken a war within.

Seratus tahun yang lalu, Ordo Cahaya mengalahkan Raja Kegelapan dan mendirikan pemerintahan yang mereka sebut era perdamaian. Namun, di balik senyum para penguasa Cahaya, tersimpan sistem yang menindas. Orang-orang yang dianggap "kotor" atau "berbeda" dimusnahkan atas nama kemurnian. Siapa pun yang mempertanyakan Ordo dituduh sebagai pemuja kegelapan dan dihukum mati. Namun, ada rumor yang mengatakan bahwa sisa-sisa kekuatan kegelapan perlahan-lahan bangkit. Seorang pemuda misterius bernama Kaelen, yang memiliki darah gelap, mulai mengumpulkan pengikut untuk menumbangkan tirani Cahaya. Mereka tidak bertarung untuk menghancurkan dunia, tetapi untuk mengembalikan keseimbangan dan mengungkap kebohongan Cahaya.

Venice thought her mind was playing tricks on her— Until the walls of her world started whispering back. Strange things keep appearing in her room. Unspoken memories feel too sharp to be dreams. And the one person she’s not sure she should trust… might be the only one who sees her. But how do you know what’s real— When obsession disguises itself as devotion? This isn’t a love story. This is possession dressed as protection. And in onyx darkness, no one walks away clean. Trigger Warnings: Obsession, emotional manipulation, psychological abuse, trauma, sexual content, grief, violence, gaslighting, coercion, stalking, and BDSM themes.

We started off with one purpose in mind. Revenge! Our father was brutally murdered, and Mom died trying to protect us like she always did. She made sure to pass down her memories, information, and knowledge about her past as if knowing her end was near. Now it was just Debby and me. We had to fend for ourselves. The years of training, plotting, and waiting were not going to be wasted. It had been a journey, a sad one. Something I wouldn’t wish for anyone. but they were going to pay, and we would make sure of it.

Here's a synopsis of the story "Love in the Starlight": *Title:* Love in the Starlight *Genre:* Romance *Synopsis:* Ava, a hopeless romantic, finds solace in the stars, believing they hold secrets and stories of their own. Her life changes when she meets Elijah, a brooding musician with a troubled past. As they gaze up at the stars together, Ava and Elijah form a deep connection, bonding over their shared passions and dreams. As Elijah's music career takes off, Ava stands by his side, supporting him through the highs and lows. Despite challenges and criticism, their love shines brighter, a beacon of hope in the darkness. Together, they navigate the complexities of fame, family, and friendship, their love growing stronger with each passing day. Under the starry night sky, Ava and Elijah's love story unfolds, a testament to the power of true love to transcend time and circumstance. Will their love continue to shine bright, guiding them through life's challenges, or will the pressures of fame and reality tear them apart? *Themes:* True love, hope, resilience, music, stargazing.

Once, he was Nova, a soldier of the highest order. Now, he is just a ghost of the Golden Generation. When the Walker of the Lightless threatens existence itself the legend E.K. is dragged back into the hole he tried to run from. Fighting rogue sparks and wandering through decaying realms his hunt becomes a mirror: to slay the entity erasing all purpose, he must first confront the void devouring his own. - Also on RoyalRoad

In a world where powerful clans fight to protect humanity from the dark forces known as Oscuros, Takumi Hinoyama, a young member of the Hyakuren clan, struggles to understand his own connection to the fire spirit that courses through his veins. As massive, deadly Oscuros appear across the city, Takumi finds himself caught in the chaos and danger that threatens to consume everything. When a mysterious figure known only as Crimson begins attacking the city, his power seems far beyond anything the clans have faced before. With the president of the Hyakuren clan going missing after a confrontation with Crimson, Takumi and his companions must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind this enigmatic figure. As Takumi grows stronger and learns more about the dangerous forces at play, he must decide whether to follow the orders of his leaders or risk everything to save the president—and perhaps the world itself—from an unseen and terrifying fate.

"The Final Light" — When a brilliant Indian scientist discovers Earth has only 7 years left before the sun dies, the world spirals into panic. But before humanity can react, a dark portal opens and monstrous creatures begin their assault. With world leaders in chaos and armies falling, a young survivor inherits the truth: these enemies have come not to destroy the world... but to consume the last light of the sun. The countdown to extinction has begun. Will mankind unite or perish in silence? This is a story of survival, sacrifice, and the burning hope that even in the final light — heroes rise.

[The light intensity inside the room is below 3, currently in darkness. A Level 1 anomaly will appear in 8 minutes and 45 seconds.] “…” Xu Le instinctively pulled his feet back. [You are feeling fear. Fear is the food of all anomalies and will attract them.] Xu Le: ? Can’t even pull my feet back? In a slightly panicked state, Xu Le quickly started a fire. Light surged forth. [The light intensity inside the room is now 4, currently bright and safe.] Xu Le had just breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that this was only the beginning. The twisting flames formed new words! [There is a corpse inside the house. Time of death is over 4 hours. The corpse will turn into a Level 1 anomaly in 10 minutes.] [The house is in a dilapidated state. A Level 1 anomaly will appear at midnight, in 14 minutes and 56 seconds.] [Countdown to the Red Moon Calamity: 2 days, 0 hours, 14 minutes, 56 seconds.] Damn it! Son of a…! [You are feeling anger. Anger is bait for all savage types and will attract them.] Xu Le: ? Believe me! I’m not angry! Really! … In the dark steam era, forbidden fruits and decaying occult practices lay hidden. When night falls, darkness comes with it. When you walk in darkness, they will appear with it. You cannot escape the darkness. So, all you can do is wait for the light! “Stellar voyages, space-time travel, mechanical technology—the goal is the vast and unknown sea of stars!”

She's been born into a life of pure darkness, pain and shadows. His life is filled with ruthlessness and raw power. She has no one--cast aside, turned rogue. He on the other hand is the Lycan King. The most powerful one ever of his kind, and you know what he hates more than anything.... rogues. Will he save her, will she melt the Lycan King's heatless heart?

In a world that refuses to understand him, a lonely and tormented student reaches his breaking point. Surrounded by mockery, cold teachers, and relentless isolation, he struggles to make his presence known in a world that sees him as nothing more than a "freak." Despite his efforts to change, every step forward is met with rejection and ridicule.

In a world trapped in endless twilight, where the sun is fading and darkness reigns, Solara awakens, her body infused with the last remnants of solar energy. As shadowy beings known as the Eclipsed Ones hunt her down, she must race against time to reach the Sky Core, the only hope of reigniting the light. Standing in her way is Lord Umbros, the embodiment of darkness, determined to keep the world in eternal night. With the fate of humanity at stake, Solara must embrace her power, battle the shadows, and become the guardian of the new dawn. Can she bring back the light before it’s too late?

They warned no one should enter Graven Hollow after dark. Isla Blackthorn didn’t listen. Still mourning the sudden death of her mother, twenty-four-year-old Isla returns to the fog-covered town of Ashmill to claim the estate she never wanted—Graven Hollow, a cursed Blackthorn legacy veiled in whispers and ancient warnings. But the moment she crosses its threshold, something awakens. Haunted by dreams and stalked by shadows, Isla discovers a sealed crypt beneath the house—and breaks an ancient blood-bound sigil that was never meant to be touched. In doing so, she frees Rael, a powerful and otherworldly being once worshipped as a prince, feared as a demon, and betrayed by the very family who summoned him. Bound for centuries beneath stone and spellwork, Rael emerges... drawn irresistibly to Isla. But Rael’s freedom comes at a devastating cost. In breaking the seal, Isla also unleashes The Marrow-Born, three unholy priests cursed to hunt the soul that awakened Rael. Their eyes are fixed on Isla. Their whispers bleed through mirrors. And they know her secret. Because Isla is no ordinary woman. She is the last of the Blackthorns—a bloodline of witches cursed by their own ambition. But within Isla lies a far deeper truth: the soul of Nahara, a woman from Rael’s past who once loved him... and doomed them both. Half light, half shadow—Isla is both a white witch of healing and a vessel for devastating darkness. As her powers begin to manifest—violent and uncontrollable—Isla must navigate a terrifying inheritance, a forgotten love, and a war between realms. While enemies gather and visions from past lives unravel before her eyes, the bond between Isla and Rael grows stronger... and more dangerous. He was bound by a vow. She was born of prophecy. And now, the Hollow demands a price. Will Isla become the Bride of the Bound One to fulfill the ancient pact? Or will the darkness within her consume them all?

When angels fell, the world learned death. Once, heaven and earth were one. Immortal, peaceful, and untouched by violence—until the twin sons of the Archangel Bariel were born. One, Auriel, shone with kindness. The other, Samael, was consumed by shadow. His rebellion shattered the divine order and unleashed death upon the world. Now, centuries later, the echoes of his name bring fire and ruin once more. Ray, the son of a tribal chief, is left for dead after his homeland is annihilated by Samael's black-cloaked army. Scarred, broken, and hunted, he awakens with only a single promise left to keep: to avenge the blood of his people. Together with Caleb, his fierce and loyal otter-spirit companion, Ray sets out on a journey through hostile lands, buried secrets, and divine conspiracies. But the deeper they travel, the clearer it becomes: Samael’s return is not a myth. And Ray's blood might carry a forgotten power the heavens fear. Divine blood. Mortal rage. And a war that will awaken the fallen once more. For the German novel version, check-out: https://www.amazon.de/stores/author/B0CGM7DTXY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f335fb64-1bae-4d2d-afe5-b8406365b132&ref_=ap_rdr

He liked simple life but the simple life rejected him. Not every thing was simple but at least it wasn't as hard as trying to walk a newly born baby. "Why is it all so damn lovingly SCREWED?" The Raging Phoenix company is an entertainment company?!! Nah! that's the most deadly joke I have heard.

In a perfect world, children would never be valued less because of their genes, especially when those genes grant supernatural abilities. But the world is anything but perfect. The world is ruled by emotion. Hikari is one of those children. Branded as kynenn, he’s sentenced to fight in a tournament where only one survivor is allowed. But before he ever steps into the arena, his life is dismantled piece by piece by the only man he would ever truly come to hate. Kamo destroyed everything Hikari knew—killed the children he grew up with, shattered the cage that housed him, and, in the end, took Hikari’s life—forcing him into a servitude not even Kamo could comprehend. Polar opposites in thought but identical in their desires: to put an end to the survival game. The two boys must fight against a century-old system, as well as their own incompatibility.

My name is Lucian. I was once a bringer of light, a servant to the noble ideals I once wished to preserve. But now? I am the unholy offspring of life. Maybe I was like this from the beginning. For I am the son of darkness, the foulest sin of life. From now on I am no longer Lucian, the light bringer. I will be reborn as Asura! Master of oblivion and I shall make them regret my unholy birth. I shall unleash the demons of the abyss and drown the realms in blood. I will become a god amongst the demons and punish those that denied me my freedom. I promise to make them writhe in agony just as they made me. I will burn their hypocritical ideals to ash! No!!! I shall burn all the realms to ash until there's nothing left but silence. And then maybe I can finally have my eternal slumber, but until then… I will be the dark in light.

The dark terrified you, it was full of monsters, they shared the same blood as you, so you ran toward the red light, and stood under it Taking back your breath, you felt safe, you felt warm, until you saw your own flesh melting, boiling In dread, you tried to escape, to come back to the dark, but your limbs already turned into a mass of blood and rotting meat, the pain burned, you drowned in your own flesh, now you look like nothing You stretch an arm to reach the sky, but you were begging your killer to save you, you shouted for the devil, you kneeled for the red light

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In a world on the brink of extinction, Simon is no ordinary survivor. Haunted by memories he doesn’t understand and driven by a power he can’t control, he fights demons, monsters, and the darkness within himself. But as the final war unfolds, he learns a terrifying truth: he isn’t just fighting to save humanity—he is the very force that threatens to end it all. In a battle of gods, soldiers, and desperate souls, will Simon choose redemption… or embrace the monster he was always meant to be?

In a world where humans and supernatural beings coexist in a delicate balance of secrecy, fate brings together two souls destined to change the course of history from repeating itself. Mia Taylor, a young woman stumbles into Karl Valois' world, a powerful werewolf with a commanding presence. They're mates, bound together by a prophesy that foretells of an impending doom that threatens to destroy the world over again. With the fate of humanity and supernatural creatures hanging in the balance, Karl and Mia must join forces to prevent the catastrophe. But when they discover that two other humans are also mated to werewolves, the mystery deepens. Who among them holds the key to fulfilling the prophecy and preventing an impending doom that threatens to destroy the world As they work together to unravel the mysteries of the prophesy, Karl is faced with an impossible choice: his love for Mia, or the world. Will he prioritize his feelings for the woman he loves, or will he put the needs of the world above all else? Dive into the world of "A Darkness That Binds" to find out if love can conquer all, or if the forces of darkness will prevail.