deception

In a world where the chosen bear Divine Scars glowing outlines channeling infinite power leaked by Singular Beings humans forge abilities from that endless divine energy. One outline: Lightlinger. Two: Lightrozer. Their strength is bound to one or two domains, dictated by which Divine's energy flows through their scar. However, some only have an outline, with no scar. But the world is never fair. Those not chosen, driven by envy, turn to a darker path. They become Darkens killing and absorbing finite souls through cursed artifacts called Ghost Vaults. Unlike the limited Lights, Darkens craft unpredictable, often fatal abilities from stolen life essence. Souls are finite, and the hunt never ends. The vastness of existence holds boredom in some corners… and alongside it, curiosity guiding everything. Age of Layers dives into the hearts of broken souls where guilt never fades, promises warp lives, and fragile bonds are the only defiance against an indifferent cosmos. It asks one question: What are humans? What to expect : Multiple shifting POVs and perspectives (the story moves fluidly between characters in a mosaic style) Slow-burn psychological dark fantasy focused on human nature, lies, trauma, and coping mechanisms Complex, flawed characters with deep inner contradictions and realistic emotional struggles Themes of indifference, rewritten reality, and “what are humans?” under pressure Non-linear mosaic storytelling with frequent scene shifts, flashbacks, and quiet horror Gradual escalation from intimate family drama and personal fractures to larger cosmic events No traditional heroes or fast power fantasy — the real conflict is internal and systemic

A thousand years of history. One infinite library. No way home. When a modern-day engineer wakes up in the damp, freezing solar of a 12th-century manor, he finds himself trapped in the body of Thomas, a minor noble with a failing reputation and a wife who despises him. He has no magic system, no leveling up, and no celestial guide. All he has is the smartphone in his pocket—invisible to everyone else, perpetually charged, and still connected to the internet of 2026. In a world where a simple infection is a death sentence and the Church’s word is law, Thomas must use the sum of human knowledge to survive. From implementing basic germ theory to discovering hidden silver veins and forging high-carbon steel, he begins a quiet revolution from the mud up.

In a quiet Tonga village in Southern Zambia, farmer Mwiya Sikalima and his wife Nalubamba live a peaceful life guided by tradition and respect for family. When a relative named MaSimukonda arrives at their homestead claiming she is searching for land to buy her own farm, the couple welcomes her with open arms—as Tonga culture demands. But as weeks turn into months, her true nature slowly begins to surface. Manipulation, mistrust, and hidden intentions begin to poison the peaceful home. When Mwiya refuses to believe his wife’s warnings, their marriage is pushed to the edge of collapse. Only when the truth about their guest’s past is revealed does Mwiya realize the danger he allowed into his home. In a culture where hospitality is sacred but family unity is even more important, he must make a difficult decision to save his marriage before it is too late. A powerful story about trust, culture, and the dangers of welcoming the wrong person into your home.

"I still vividly remember the most profound thought I had after I had woken up in this new life. The question wasn't what to steal. The question was what to steal first." A man wakes up in the body of Naruto's first villain. Prison life ain't easy, but unimaginable power has a way of putting things into perspective at least, if you're strong enough to claim it at least...

‘The Era of Babel has fallen. With it, comes the advent of a new calendar, marking the rise of a new world.’ Or so many believed, yet even after the Eastern Continental Crisis, where the continent fought together against one in twelve years of conflict, something continues to stir underneath the ashes. Three years after the fall of Ganzir, followed shortly by the detonation of Babel, the Eastern Continent breathes through the smoke of its own victory, blinded by the flags they fly. The Decade War ended with crumbling cheers, the Afterwar with silenced dissatisfaction. Beneath the façade of words and beliefs, whispers spread of machines that still guard their dead city and of voices speaking through the static; assimilated, revitalised, corrupted. When a brief power blackout ripples along the Varkos Coalition’s eastern sectors, the whispers seemed to have spoke true.

In a world still scarred by forgotten gods and ancient wars, humanity clings to survival under the shadow of powers it was never meant to wield. Long ago, during a cataclysmic battle against six godlike beings known as the Six Gods of Calamity, the heavens granted humanity the Ancient Arts; mysterious powers called 'Releases.' Nations set aside their rivalries and fought together for generations. When the Calamities finally vanished without warning, the survivors came to discover a mysterious place called the Great Tombs of Constelli believed to be their final resting place. which would later hold a sacred and historical importance. Centuries later, in the underbelly of a seemingly ordinary city, a renowned archaeologist is brutally murdered in a forgotten alley. The case lands on the desk of Detective Silvers, a man with a flawless record and a reputation for never letting a mystery escape him. But this time, things are different. As Silvers digs deeper, he realizes the killers are no ordinary thugs. They possess unnatural abilities; Releases that should have been lost to history and a practice of the Ancient Arts that was banned by every nations of the earth. The deeper he goes, the more dangerous the truth becomes. What started as a simple murder investigation quickly spirals into a hidden war raging in the shadows. Powerful factions begin to move: -The Order:- silent guardians of forbidden knowledge. Anarchists to a cause, The Ghost of the Past that haunts the Present. An enemy to both the Mafia and the investigations department. -The Mafia:- whose reach extends far beyond crime and money. influence and power greater than most nations. but are rivaled by the order, making their number one objective the complete annihilation of the order. -The Investigations Department: desperately trying to maintain order in a world that no longer plays by the rules. Their highly ambitious move to put an end to the reign of both the Order and the Mafia puts them on a watchlist of the Mafia and the Order And the finally The Cult of the Black Scorpions:- whose twisted motives threaten to tear reality itself apart. They are end goal of the Order and an existential threat to many nations. Alliances shatter. Secrets surface. And Silvers soon discovers a chilling truth: This wasn’t just another case. It was the first move in a much larger, deadlier game, one that will decide the fate of those living in blissful ignorance… and those who dare to uncover what should have stayed buried.

時間が静止する (Jikan ga Seishi Suru) When Time Stands Still Suguru Tenshi lived a life that never moved forward. Each day repeated itself—identical streets, identical classrooms, identical silence—until even time itself felt meaningless. Then, without warning, the routine broke. Suguru opened his eyes not to a dream, but to a forest untouched by human hands, where the air breathed, the ground wounded, and survival demanded effort. There was no prophecy waiting for him. No divine voice. No power placed in his hands. In a world of old kingdoms, steel-forged blades, and forgotten magic, Suguru begins at the lowest point—not as a hero, but as a boy who must learn how to live again. Every step forward is earned through hunger, pain, and the quiet trials of ordinary life: learning to work, to trust, to fail, and to endure. Strength does not come easily in this world. Magic is not kind. And time, once frozen, moves without mercy. As Suguru journeys from forest paths to stone roads, from isolation to fragile connection, he must confront a truth more difficult than monsters or war: To move forward, he cannot remain still. This is not the story of a chosen one. It is the story of someone who learns to become one—slowly, painfully, and honestly.

"I've been dying for a long time now" It was a harsh truth which he carried behind every smile, hidden beneath every breath of his life, friendship, and a life that looked normal from every angle. But nothing stays hidden forever... In this world, Faith is not an option. It's survival. It's a cruel world where the unseen forces demand utter devotion, and those who don't comply are met with a brutal yet quiet death. He didn't believe in such things, until he was met with one. Until the people he trusted the most turned their backs towards him. Until the girl who brought light to his slowly fading world was taken away from him. And even Death refused to let him rest. Revived by something he can't understand, and can't escape from, he is met with a broken reality where nothing is as it once seemed. Memories blur, Truths twists and the thin line between salvation and manipulation begins to disappear. Because sometimes, What remains....isn't meant to survive. And the best thing he could ever wished for was for the last remnant to drop dead.

In the year 2030, the vtuber going by the alias of Mozzikito has accumulated over 1 million subscribers, capturing the hearts of countless viewers and with such fame, it was inevitable that some of those viewers wouldn't be right in the head. This is the story of one such viewer named Blake reincarnating in a world controlled by gods and magic. His intense obsession and zeloutry towards Mozzikito, combined with his foreign soul, gives birth to an extraordinary ability called [Blood Sacrifice]. With enough accumulated blood, he could ascend a simple peasant to the level of a saint, create an artifact to seal a god, or even create an ability not following the rules of the universe. After using his ability consciously for the first time, he soon realises that there is only one thing that he wants to achieve in life. To do everything in his power to summon Mozz into this world and turn her into a real goddess, in the meantime he would spread her name throughout the universe. The only problem is that while he might be a bastard with almost no morals, who wouldn't blink an eye at galactic genocide, he venerated Mozz too much and did not want to make her disappointed or have her hate him by causing senseless slaughter. Instead of a path filled with destruction and death, he tries to make the universe a better place so that Mozz would be proud of him... Or at least what he thinks would make her proud. (Extra tags: delusional mc, no romance, no smut, gory battles, religion building, manipulative mc, high fantasy) (updates will be irregular) (check out Mozzikito on YouTube! She is awesome and funny!) (Disclaimer: i am not as insane or obsessed with Mozzi as Blake)

Twelve men and women of various identities are invited to enter the New World. Here, they not only have to decide their lifestyle through proposal voting but also continually participate in life-and-death games to extend their visa time. Once the visa is expired, they would die immediately. Lin Sizhi is one of them, and the designer of these life-and-death games.

The story begins on the eve of the World War. By this time, Klein has already ascended to Demi-godhood, while the other members of the Tarot Club have reached the ranks of Mid-Sequence Beyonders. To speed up the digestion of his 'Lunatic' potion, the protagonist plans to kidnap Backlund's most dazzling gem, Audrey Hall. This sets off a series of encounters and entanglements with the members of the Tarot Club... Additional tags: #Slow_Paced, #World-Building, #Supernatural, #gods, #demigods, #angels, #demons, #monsters... ~~~ Disclaimer: This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image, nor do I own the LOTM franchise... ... Warning: I, the self-appointed translator/editor of this book, have zero knowledge of COI, and I have no intention of reading it. All the info I will use here comes from the LOTM wiki. Also, please read the "Author's Note" chapter before even attempting to read this book, otherwise, if anyone encounters something they were WARNED about in latter chapters and still complains about it... I hope my fellow readers help me cuss out such an individual. This humble translator thinks that is a very reasonable development... ~~~ Credits:- - Author: 火煬 - OG Title: 诡秘：绝世塔罗

Born as Naruto Uzumaki, I thought my life would be same, Getting stronger, beating villains and saving the world. who would have thought that I am not only anomaly in this world? Sasuke uchiha seems to have his memories from future, he doesn't act like a kid, guess i would have to act to be different person, thats quite the plot twist, I want to befriend him, he will be a powerful ninja too afterall. [Not a translation] Dear readers, This is my first writing on webnovel so i want your support. You can tell me about my mistakes in the comments section. I will try my best to correct them. I am not good writer and I don't use AI, sometimes take ideas but not use it in any dialogue or paragraphs, there might be sometimes in system quests but I keep modifying it so it doesn't get out of context and not sound too unusual and most people can see my grammar mistakes and all.

This will be my second fan fiction trilogy piece of the historical fiction drama 'My Country: The New Age' X 'Empresses In The Palace' X 'The Matchmakers' X 'Josean Attourney'. I will be incorporating Yang Se Jong's, Woo Do Hwan's & Cho Yi Hyun's works as much as possible to keep up with the 'My Country The New Age' trio for as long as I possibly can in as many lifetimes I can carry it out for. Book 2/4.