dark

Once every century, the Hollow King rises. Forged from bone, smoke, and forgotten prayers, he walks the lands to claim a bride — one chosen from the bloodline of the witches who cursed him. No bride has ever returned. This time, he chooses Liora. Liora hides her power. After her mother was burned for sorcery, she’s lived quietly in the village of Hallowmere, healing the sick and keeping her head down. But the king’s knights arrive. The blood test reveals her lineage. She is marked. At the palace, the Hollow King is nothing like the stories. Towering, voiceless, draped in shadow and steel. He offers her a crown, a kingdom, and immortality. She offers him a dagger to the throat. But the palace is alive with secrets. The brides before her—ghosts in the mirrors. Servants who age backward. A garden that blooms in blood. And the King’s touch? It awakens her magic. Liora has a plan. Marry him. Find his weakness. Kill him. Avenge her mother. But the more time she spends in his cursed world, the more she unravels the truth: The Hollow King was once a man. A prince. A victim of betrayal. And the witches who cursed him? Liora’s ancestors. Worse, the curse is breaking. And if it lifts, the monstrous god beneath the Hollow Throne will rise to reclaim the body it once inhabited — the Hollow King’s. If that happens, there will be no kingdom left to save. Now, Liora must decide: break the curse and lose the man she’s grown to care for... or let the god rise, and doom them all.

[55000+ words before lock-in] [Eldritch + Medieval + Cultivation] A cosmic emperor had devoured his own universe to cage an unknown blight, and he had woken in the weak flesh of a nobody scribe. The heavens had gone quiet, the sects had gone rotten, and something beyond the stars was still watching. No system. No mercy. Just schemes, blood, and a ruthless climb back toward the heights he had once owned. WHAT TO EXPECT: – Calculating, realistic main character choices. – Cultivation laced with eldritch power. – No game system or status panels. – No tantrum-throwing young masters or childish fickleness. – No selfless heroics. Every move is for profit, survival, or the long road to power. Update Schedule: Guaranteed Two Chapters Daily

The world was cruel to him. So, he became even crueler in return. In his first life, Jordan was no hero. He was a product of his circumstances—broken by a reality that despised him, until he finally snapped and committed the unforgivable. Death should have been the end. Instead, a God offered him a deal: A second chance. A fresh start in a world supposed to be "better." A life where he wouldn't need to be a monster. Reborn as Kael Aranthor, son of a powerful Duke, it seems he has landed in paradise. He possesses wealth, power, and a family. But appearances are deceiving. Kael soon realizes this new world is no fairy tale. Behind his family’s smiles lies cold calculation. And the people here? They are just as rotten as the ones he left behind. Trapped between the desire for redemption and his old, dark instincts, Kael faces the ultimate question: Can he truly leave his past behind? Or will this brutal new worldturn him back into the villain he always was? Warning: This novel contains strong violence, slavery, suicide references, and psychological disorders. Reader discretion is advised.

Gods have gone mad. Their divinity has bled into sickness, twisting the world into a graveyard of broken kingdoms and desperate creatures. From that rot, something worse crawls out. An Imp. A killer. A monster born from hatred, dragged through hell and sharpened on the bones of the divine. Its purpose is simple: Slaughter the gods. And destroy any mortal bold—or stupid—enough to chase godhood for themselves. Full chapters ahead available on Royal Road — the main release platform. But divinity corrupts everything it touches. And as the Imp tears through saints, angels, rebels, tyrants, and psychopaths wearing crowns of faith, it begins to wonder: Is this rebellion… or just another form of insanity clothed as justice? In a world where heaven has already fallen, only monsters are left fighting over the corpse.

In a world where dragons walk unseen among humans, and forbidden magic courses through hidden veins, the boundaries between life, death, and the soul itself blur. Ruhan Ahmed, a boy born under a mysterious curse, must awaken powers that defy reality — powers that could bind the cosmos or shatter it entirely. As secret wars rage between humans, dragon-kin, and ancient forces lurking in the shadows, every choice carries a price. Loyalty, betrayal, love, and vengeance intertwine in a labyrinth of darkness, where even the faintest whisper can summon catastrophe. “Montrogupti: Chains of the Infinite” is a tale of forbidden knowledge, arcane incantations, and the relentless pursuit of destiny. In this universe, nothing is as it seems — and every secret has its price.

In a world of superheroes, where kids dream of fighting villains and saving the world, James Lenslive has a different more pleasing dream. James wasn't too keen on getting powers, his dream was to enjoy soft company. Sadly when the lucky time came his tool was caught lacking, it's pitiful sight trending online. Years passed and just when he thought he had escaped his past, it caught up with him. His world crumbled, darkness consuming him, but the grey saved him. The grey, miasma that came out of all beings which only he could see. With salvation, four years of repressed emotions came pouring out of him. Everyday is a moment to learn something new about James cause he doesn't seem to be on anyone's side. ..... Note: Evil MC.

"As the Festival of Sorority awakens the city of Akasa, Masha, Kolibry, and Yua are guided by Leyla, the Third Paladin of Equestera, and Aren, the gentle High-Priest of Ardenu, through a celebration of unity, tradition, and quiet revelations. Amid lanterns and cherry blossoms, Yua faces a chilling encounter that casts a shadow over the festivities. At the gates of Alykarn, Feyn travels on a mission from his father, Raybarn, carrying a message meant for King Fulmen himself. But to succeed, he must first prove his worth to the formidable Velzael, a Ruby-ranked Bounty Hunter. Meanwhile, Raybarn plans to journey into the Slitherroots woods with the mysterious Naegissa, driven by lingering questions from the spirit encounter that shook them at the Academy—and a growing suspicion she’s hiding something vital. Not all prayers end in peace… and not every adventure ends in light."

A random guy gets reborn into the DC universe a few days before the Teen Titans our main character is suddenly transported to Jump City but his body and appearance have changed. He now looked like Izuku Midoriya and for some reason, had the same powers

21-year-old Ruby may not be a woman of many talents, but one thing she was exceptionally good at was her skill in currying favors (brown-nosing). She was quick-witted and lovable, knowing when to stay low and when to take action to impress, and this exactly landed her a million dollars deal with the wealthy Montclairs. The deal was simple. Become a stand-in for the Montclair’s daughter, marry the Sterling’s cursed prince, survive until the engagement was annulled, and the million dollars will be all hers to take. However, Ruby decided to excel. She had not only tamed the mad prince, seduced the man to the point of obsession, but also conceived his child. Then she ran away with her bag of gold… until she was caught years later by the mad prince who now knew no reason. What would happen to Ruby and her child by then? When the time came for all deception to be laid bare, would there still be any chance for the two to reach their happily ever after together? [Sweet 1 v 1 Fast-paced Romantic Comedy] [Male Lead Falls in Love First and Harder] [Extreme Pampering] [Naive Sweet White Rabbit x Cunning Black-Bellied Big Bad Wolf] Tags: #sweetlove #pregnancy #strongfemalelead #dark #royalfamily #pastplayhugerole #tragedy

“Echoes of the Abyss” Aiden Cross, a 17-year-old teenager whose parents had died in a fire breakout, lived a life full of labour on the streets. As he grew, he became a gangster on the streets. One day, he had a conflict with a police officer's son. As the police chased him, he died in a car accident. He opened his eyes again as he saw darkness around him suddenly, light came from afar as he was reincarnated into a New world. It was not a normal world. It was a world filled with Mana. The people who absorbed mana and stored it in their hearts to create a Mana heart were called Mana Cultivators. As Aiden's life began in this world. Something deep inside the darkness had made a connection with him as he lived a life full of misery and hatred.

[Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. The ability to turn inanimate objects into his obedient puppets. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- A book about an apocalyptic world and the powers that have risen within. Following the unique blend of necromantic and Summoning abilities, with a twist that offers many more opportunities. Admittedly, it has a slightly slow start, especially in the first 5 chapters. It's something I regret now, but can't change. I can only try to improve, so I hope you stick through it and get to the good meat that starts around chapter 5 at least. General warning for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed, not gonna be sunshine and rainbows. Other warnings for other issues, such as self harm or implications of sexual assault Will be provided at the start of the chapters, but even then they are just implied. Nothing explicit.

What if the thoughts in your head aren't actually yours? Picture this: someone's losing their mind trying to save the person they love most. There's a voice on the phone—cold, synthetic, playing games. Riddles with impossible answers. A countdown ticking toward something unthinkable. They're racing through traffic, heart pounding, memories surfacing like shrapnel. Every decision feels urgent. Every emotion feels real. But here's the thing that'll keep you up at night: None of it was supposed to work. The riddles? Designed to have no right answer. The call? Never meant to save anyone. The choices? An illusion wrapped in desperation. And that voice on the other end—the one pulling strings with such cruel precision? They have no idea someone's pulling theirs too. See, while our victim is breaking down, convinced their panic is their own, and while the tormentor is getting off on their power, drunk on control... There's someone else. Sitting in a dark office. Watching both of them on different screens. Smiling at how perfectly the pieces are moving. The victim can't see their strings. The tormentor can't feel the hand moving them. And that's the whole point. This is a story about control so deep it controls the controllers. About how every emotion you think is genuine—love, fear, guilt, even the sick thrill of having power over someone—might just be responses someone programmed into you before you even knew you existed. About the possibility that free will is just a story we tell ourselves while we follow invisible scripts. One person thinks they're fighting for survival. Another thinks they're the puppet master. But both are dancing. And neither of them chose the music. Because real control doesn't look like chains. It looks like freedom. It feels like choice. It sounds like your own voice in your head. Until you realize it was never yours at all.

I was reborn into Konoha as Orochimaru’s disciple. The first thing I realized? This world doesn’t even have a word for cancer. In my past life, cancer was the ultimate despair. In this life, it becomes my sharpest weapon. With a researcher’s mind and a strange [Research Panel], I start dissecting everything: – Hashirama’s cells, Uchiha eyes, Hyūga bloodlines, even souls used in Edo Tensei. – Turning cancer cells into a silent killing jutsu that pushes enemies into terminal stages. – Using nicotine, radiation and chakra to create modern bio-weapons in a ninja world. – Upgrading Edo Tensei, body-modification and regeneration in the pursuit of true immortality. – Treating tailed beasts, parasites and cursed seals as nothing more than experimental samples. While Konoha celebrates the rise of the Fourth Hokage, the shadows keep thickening: Danzo wants to own my research. Orochimaru wants to drag me deeper into taboo. The Uchiha are walking toward genocide. The night of the Nine-Tails is drawing near. I refuse to be a disposable tool, a scapegoat, or another corpse on the table. If this world treats people as experiments… then I’ll be the one holding the scalpel. A cold, dark-humored scientist MC + Orochimaru + ROOT + forbidden jutsu + ninja politics. Watch science itself become the most terrifying power in the Naruto world.

Yuki Shirogane was never a hero. In his previous life, he was a feared attorney—one who specialized in freeing criminals the world wanted buried. Not for money. Not for justice. But for reasons no one ever understood. Then he died. Reborn into a world of swords, magic, and divine hypocrisy, he awakens as Adrian Ashford, a child born to kind parents in a land ruled by faith and fear. For the first time, he experiences something unfamiliar—love. Family. Peace. It doesn't last. Declared a Devil's Spawn by the Church, Adrian watches that fragile life burn. His parents are executed. His existence is erased. Hunted, betrayed, and forced into the shadows, the boy who wanted peace learns a brutal truth: This world doesn't fear evil. It fears control. Adrian survives. He grows. And the twisted mind of an attorney—one who understands law, power, and human corruption—begins to evolve into something far more dangerous. If gods rule through belief… If kings rule through authority… Then he will rule through inevitability. This is not a story of salvation. This is the rise of a man who will bend empires, break divine systems, and redefine what it means to be a Devil. The world made him a monster. Now it will kneel before one.

Sam Suzuki is a quirkless kid who lived a tough life. He was taken from his home at a young age and made into a child soldier. Now 18 and scarred, both physically and mentally, Sam tries to live among people again. But his years as a child soldier have changed him. In a world where heroes always hold your hand, Sam, someone who was raised on battlefields, can only try to blend in. But he was never meant to have a peaceful life. Not now. Not ever.

(Cover Image not mine!) (CTTO of the image) (Female MC) In a world ruled by pirates and power, one girl rises from the shadows of tragedy. Fifteen-year-old Ada Wong, an assassin and sharpshooter who lost her parents to nobles, is recruited by the legendary Rocks D. Xebec, she becomes an unseen force shaping history, standing alongside titans like Kaido, Whitebeard, and Big Mom, facing conspiracies, betrayals, and the might of the world itself. Author here. I only have one thing to say. Giveeee me powerstones!!! Kidding aside, if you enjoyed the story, drop a comment and let me know what you think!

Most stories start the same way. You either have the slum rat who claws his way out of the mud, drenched in blood and sweat until he becomes a god… or the golden child, heir to some ancient clan — fallen or thriving, it doesn’t matter. Either way, they’re destined for greatness. Alucard was destined for death. In the original Shadow Slave timeline, his fate was sealed: die in his very first Nightmare. As Rain’s adoptive older brother — just as close and beloved as the canon one — his tragedy was meant to end there. But fate made a mistake. Alucard survived the Nightmare he was [Fated] to die in… and the price of that survival was a path no human should ever walk — a path paved with death, sin, and horrors beyond mortal understanding. To claim even a fragment of salvation, he must defy the destiny written for him. He must face terrors that twist reality, monsters born from blood and hatred, and the sins that cling to his soul like chains. This is the story of a man who should not exist a man who was never meant to defy fate and a man who will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves --- I'm really bad at writing synopsis so just read the story I promise it's peak some background info if you are curious Alucard is the same age as Effie and Kai Al is not a self insert he is his own character not me putting myself in the story and you can tell that pretty early in the novel there is a ton of unique lore and characters so if you're interested please read it

In Enora, a world where Celestial beings rule over mortals and magical beasts, an unknown force is claiming their lives. Kalon, a Celestial with burning desire for truth, seeks to uncover the secrets behind these mysterious death. Forbidden knowledge hidden from his kind, is the key to survival. Facing both ancient powers and dangerous truth he must decide his fate in the world.