Novels by Beauty Shadow

“I know it’s still here…” Smith thought as his eyes scanned their surroundings. “Come out of there. We have to stay alert — that sudden attack could happen again,” he warned.Jackson and Joanne quickly got out of the water and walked to the shore.Jackson reached for his clothes and began putting them on, while Joanne and Smith stood still, watching the lake carefully, searching for any sign of the creature that had snatched the fish earlier.“I knew something was off about this place,” Smith muttered.“I didn’t notice anything strange. Maybe I was just too happy seeing how clear the water was,” Joanne replied lightly.Jackson was still busy dressing. Suddenly, without any warning, something swooped in from behind.Before he could react, Jackson was lifted off the ground — gripped tightly by enormous claws.“Guys!!!” Jackson shouted in panic.Joanne and Smith spun around instantly, but the creature was already moving, soaring past them in a blur of feathers and wind.“Jackson!” Joanne

“I’m going to miss you. I hope we can meet again next time,” said Ra to Laurence.“I’ll miss you guys too. Maybe after all of this is over, we can gather together again like we used to,” Laurence replied to his two friends.“Then be careful on the road, and come back soon,” Square smiled.“Alright, it’s time for us to leave,” said Jackson, shifting everyone’s attention.“We’ll be off now,” said Joanne. Smith simply smiled at Ra and Square.The four of them then left, walking away and leaving the mole and the squirrel behind.Laurence waved his hand at his two friends.Even though they only met for one night after years of being apart, Laurence was happy to be with them again. He didn’t sleep all night, spending hours talking about countless things with his friends.“One mission completed, and now another one awaits us. It’ll keep going like this until everything ends,” murmured Jackson as he followed the directions shown on their system’s map.“But still, everything will be worth it o

The serpent’s massive body began to tremble violently, its scales hissing as they scraped against the wooden floor. Its black, gleaming skin cracked in several places, oozing dark, smoky blood. The creature screamed, a deep, ear-splitting shriek that echoed through the hollow chamber.“Arghhh! I’ll kill you all!”The serpent’s voice trembled with fury and agony, its red eyes flickering like dying embers.Jackson stood frozen, chest heaving. He lowered his weapon slightly, watching as the monster writhed in pain. Beside him, Joanne didn’t move either — her body tense, her breath uneven. They could only watch as the creature’s immense strength began to fade.The serpent’s form convulsed. For a moment, its body hardened, turning gray and rough like stone. Then, it shifted back again — stone to flesh, flesh to stone — in a grotesque rhythm. Its tail slammed once against the ground, leaving deep cracks on the wooden planks.Then… silence.The beast went still, its head collapsing onto the

“I’ll kill you!”Joanne charged forward, firing her laser pistol again and again at the monstrous serpent. The creature hissed furiously, uncoiling itself from Smith—whose body had completely turned to stone.“I’ll kill you first! You’ll make a fine addition to my collection!” the serpent snarled as it lunged toward her, moving with terrifying speed.Joanne rolled instinctively to the side, crashing hard onto the wooden floor. She scrambled back to her feet and fired several more shots at the creature.The serpent’s massive tail lashed out, striking her hand and sending the pistol flying across the room.“Damn it!” she cursed, sprinting toward her weapon. But the serpent was faster—it slithered straight toward her.Joanne leapt aside just in time, barely avoiding the strike, but lost her balance and hit the ground face-first.“Ugh…” She could see her pistol—just a few meters away.She began to crawl toward it desperately, but the serpent’s tail whipped around her ankle and yanked her

“Old man, do something!” Jackson shouted at the guardian spirit, who had been silently watching from the sidelines.“No one’s coming to save you!” the mole creature snarled.“Argh…” Jackson groaned, struggling under its crushing weight.“Feel that!” The mole pressed down even harder.“Ahem…” The guardian spirit cleared his throat, casually patting the mole’s shoulder. The touch made the creature freeze and turn its attention toward him. “Would you mind stopping and letting him go?” the old man said calmly.“Y-you…” the mole stammered, eyes wide. It quickly climbed off Jackson and looked the old man up and down. “Laurence…” the mole murmured, astonished, before breaking into a delighted grin.“Haha, so you still remember me.” Laurence chuckled softly.The mole scurried toward him and wrapped him in a tight embrace.“It’s been a long time. How have you been?” the mole asked.“I’m doing well. How about you, Ra?” Laurence replied warmly.“As you can see, I’m fine too,” said the mole, whos

Jackson’s gaze swept across the lair, settling on the mass of snakes surrounding him. They all seemed terrified, shrinking into every crack and crevice while nervously flicking their forked tongues. Each subtle movement betrayed anxiety, yet they remained silent witnesses to the chaos unfolding around them.“So, this is their reaction? If they get splashed with this potion… could they actually die?” Jackson murmured to himself, curiosity mingling with grim satisfaction.“Good. That means now I can help Joanne and Smith.” Determination hardened in his chest, and he bolted down the dark corridor, moving cautiously to avoid the snakes’ sudden strikes. The dim light reflected off their glistening scales, casting eerie shadows on the walls.---“Let him go!!!” Joanne’s voice rang sharp and relentless. Her pistol barked repeatedly, each shot lighting up the black scales of the massive snake coiled around Smith. She was desperate; every breath came sharp and ragged, each trigger pull a plea

At the underground headquarters of the Sanborn Clan, tension thickened the air like smoke. Richard Sanborn sat on a massive leather chair, his expression calm yet seething with fury. Around him, his men kept their heads lowered, waiting for the storm to break.“Why hasn’t there been any news?” Richard’s voice was deep and sharp. “My son is crippled—and you still haven’t found that boy and his friends?”One of his men, pale and trembling, lifted his head only to bow again. “Forgive us, Master. Their phones are deactivated. All traces are gone.”Richard’s fist slammed onto the table. “Then contact Sinagar Permana. Tell him to take the girl—Adrianna Vale. Lure the boy out. And don’t you dare come back without that item.”“Yes, Master,” the man stammered, rising quickly and hurrying out of the room.He reached the secure line, dialing a number known only to Sanborn’s inner circle. On the other end, a rough voice answered—Jonah Kade, the field commander running their suburban operations.“

After speaking with her father, Adrianna Vale decided to head to campus. The morning sun glinted off her residence’s marble floors as she adjusted her bag, her mind still lingering on the brief conversation with her father.“Do you want to come with me to campus?” Raymond Xavier asked, glancing at Adrianna, Bella, and Anita.“Hmmm… I don’t think so, darling. We’re planning to shop at Crimson Plaza,” Adrianna replied softly, followed by nods from Anita and Bella. Their eyes sparkled mischievously, a contrast to Raymond’s calm demeanor.“Alright, then I’ll go ahead,” Raymond said, smiling warmly.Anita stepped closer, followed by Adrianna and Bella, their hands brushing against Raymond’s as they leaned in. One by one, they kissed him on the lips, a tender but playful ritual that had become their signature.“Be careful, darling. Don’t make any of the female students swoon, okay?” Anita warned with mock seriousness.“I can’t promise that,” Raymond chuckled, the corners of his eyes crinkli

After finishing breakfast together, Andrea, Anita, Bella, Simon, Evan, and Raymond prepared to escort Andrea home, as she planned to visit her father.Suddenly, Raymond’s phone vibrated. It was a call from an unknown number.“Hello,” Raymond answered calmly.“Good morning, Mr. Raymond. Sorry to bother you. This is Fernando, Director of Liam Hospitals Group. I wanted to inform you when you could come to the hospital to sign the ownership transfer documents,” Fernando said politely.“I’ll be there at 1:00 PM, Mr. Fernando,” Raymond replied casually.“Very well, Mr. Raymond. We’ll be expecting you,” Fernando responded.“Alright,” Raymond hung up.Andrea, curious about the conversation, asked, “Who was that, dear?”“The Director of Liam Hospitals Group,” Raymond replied.“Is someone sick?” Andrea inquired.“No, they just requested my presence,” Raymond explained. “Oh, by the way, about VBTU, when can I come to the campus to sign the stock transfer documents?”“I will arrive around 11:00 A

The black car came to a stop right in front of Valemont Mansion 1. Raymond Xavier, Simon Yates, and several Alexander family bodyguards stepped out. The night air was crisp, yet the mansion’s grounds seemed heated, thick with tension left over from last night’s club incident.Raymond led the way, followed by Andrea Alexander, Bella Grey, Anita Cole, and Lucas Ward. Simon held a tablet, scanning a quick security report.“Simon… did you forget something?” Raymond asked softly, his tone teasing.Simon frowned. “I don’t think so, Boss… not that I remember.”Raymond’s eyes narrowed, then a chuckle escaped him. “The target.”Simon slapped his forehead in embarrassment. “Ah, right! Sorry, Boss. What should we do with him?”“Take him to the basement. I’ll be waiting there.”Simon nodded toward Lucas. “Come on, help me carry him.”Together, they went back to the car to fetch the target—a man now completely powerless in the trunk.Raymond exhaled, then glanced at the three women standing before

The rhythm of the night pulsed through the heart of Valemont City, where the neon lights from the Crimson District flickered like warning signals in the mist. From the outside, the Crimson Club looked like any other luxurious nightclub—red velvet walls, golden lamps, and the faint scent of expensive liquor. But for those who knew, it was something else entirely—a battleground behind the façade of glamor.Inside, Raymond Xavier moved like a shadow through the crowded dance floor. The bass thumped hard enough to shake the glasses, bodies pressed against one another, and laughter echoed, covering the darker whispers hidden beneath the music. His eyes, sharp and cold, scanned every corner from behind the dark glass of his drink.He wasn’t here for pleasure. Not tonight.Raymond’s target was clear—the private VVIP Lounge on the second floor. That’s where Dorian Cartello, son of the infamous underworld figure Sanjay Cartello, usually held court with his entourage.“System,” Raymond muttered

Ray now stood at the back of the mansion, flanked by Simon, Ethan, Anita, and Bella. He was determined to test the combat abilities of the former intelligence agents.“I want all of you to fight me with full power. No holding back, no pity,” Ray said firmly, facing them.“All right, if that’s what you want. But be prepared to end up in the hospital,” Simon replied with a sly smile.“Come at me, all four of you. Don’t be afraid to send me to the hospital—or even to the grave,” Ray said casually.“I alone am enough to take you on. Don’t underestimate me, kid,” Simon countered.“Fine then. Come on, attack me!” Ray challenged.“All right, don’t regret it,” Simon said, launching an attack with incredible speed.Swush! Bugh! Bugh!Simon unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. Ray calmly blocked them, then struck back toward Simon’s stomach, sending him flying backward.Brakkk!“You’re good. You can