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The grand hall of the Phoenix family estate was filled with people, all waiting with baited breath for the arrival of the exiled grandson. Finally, the doors at the far end of the room swung open and the crowd erupted into cheers and applause as Nicholas strode confidently into the room. He was tall and mysterious, with an air of authority that overwhelmed everyone present. He wore a diamond encrusted face mask which only had two openings revealing his piercing blue eyes. His dark hair was styled in a sleek, modern cut, and he wore a tailored suit that showed off his broad shoulders and athletic build. As he made his way through the crowd, people reached out to touch him, as if to confirm that he was real. He was Lord Fitzpatrick favorite grandson, returned from exile after three years of being away from his family and his home. The family conference meeting was held in the grand dining hall of the family's estate. The tables and chairs had been pushed to the sides of the room, leaving a clear space in the center. The entire family, including his parents, aunts, uncles, stepmother's, concubines and cousins, had gathered and were now kneeling on the ground, their heads bowed in shame. Nicholas stood in the center of the room, looking down at his family with a mixture of shock and confusion. He had been falsely accused of poisoning his late grandfather and had been shunned by his family for three years. These people bowing before him were the ones who casted him away, made him an outsider. Now he was going to be their Lord and master. At the front of the room, The family's patriarch, his father stepped forward and knelt down on the floor. "Welcome home, our Lord."

Daisy, a gifted young writer on the verge of turning 18, should be celebrating her birthday and preparing for the book contest that could change her life. Instead, she’s haunted by nightmares of a faceless man with a dagger and the terrifying feeling that her future holds more shadows than light. When Daisy and her friends arrive at Shadows Empire for a vacation getaway, excitement quickly turns to dread. Strange visions plague Daisy, the house reveals a dark past, and a mysterious book "Enshrouded Secret" demands that each of them confess their hidden sins. Refuse, and the price is death. As shocking truths spill out betrayals, forbidden affairs, dark pasts, the bonds of friendship begin to shatter. But Daisy soon realizes she is more deeply tied to the horror than anyone else. The nightmares, the book, the blood, they’re all connected to her. Now, with her friends dropping one by one, Daisy must face the chilling question: is she fighting the darkness in the house, or is the darkness inside her?

What would you do if you were summoned to another world without consent? And to sum it up, you have been summoned by a dark cult to their evil plan. Troy Hercules is just your regular man with loving parents and a sister with terminal sickness. To help with his sister's medication, he accepted a part-time job in a cafe. His ordinary life changed when he got involved in a disastrous dilemma of getting summoned to another world by a federation of dark cultists and turning him into something he had never imagined he would become. Gifted with one of the strongest skills to exist, Troy must choose. Every coin has two sides, and there is no such thing as pure evil or absolute righteousness. And if one is evil or righteous, it cannot be easily recognized. Which side would Troy let come out the most? His CONQUEST is about to begin.

500 years before, The gods and goddesses were born. They were ascending to heaven and giving all creatures access to their power. The person who had that power was named Mage. 500 years before, the gods and goddesses were vanishing. The communications between gods and their believers were gone. But their power still could be used. Without god's guidance, humans, beastman, and other creatures were starting the war between them. Kieran Moore was part of Moore family, the family which was worshipping The Savior Lord. But he and his mother were kicked by other members. Kieran was realizing that religionists like Moore family were bullshit. They had god power but didn't follow the Savior Lord's rules. One day, Kieran found Asmodeus scriptures and became a dark mage. he believed that even if he become a dark mage, he could still follow the right way.

The fight between good and evil has always been represented by the two sides of the world: light and darkness. Yes, they say light prevails, but what of its flaws? Are its wielders truly saints? Merlin, an orphan, crawled his way to Holy Light Academy on scholarship, enduring ridicule and scorn for two years, mocked for his weak Light affinity and labeled talentless. Beaten, humiliated, and shunned, he faced every trial without hope. But everything changed when he was gifted with the Mystic Arts System. [Congratulations! You have qualified for the Mystic Arts System. Recognized by two gods.] [Ding! Double Elemental Ability Unlocked.] Awakening a forbidden Dark talent hidden from all, Merlin now wields both Light and Dark, challenging the world’s perception of good and evil, and setting out to prove: elements do not define morality....humanity does.

Liuxian arrives at Enchanting Void hoping to increase his powers and fulfill the expectations of his father. However being as mischevious as he is, Liuxian wonders away from the inital task he was given and falls into trouble after drinking one of the many divine liquors of the mortal realm. Gaining a system that helps him repair his body and level up gaining more power, Liuxian is thrilled by the thought of becoming stronger but little does he know that all his task are to help a dark dark power that is imprisoned on one of the levels. Soon, Liuxian realizes the truth and is caught between the fight happening in the heavenly realm and the mortal realm. If he doesn't level up, he'll fall down a level until he eventually dies. But if he levels up and becomes the strongest he wants to be, there is a chance that he will be releasing something terrifying into the world once again. What will he do? Find out in the novel.

For two years, Lorenzo Lancaster played the penniless student for the woman he thought saved his life, secretly elevating Chloe Hawthorne to the heights of her family empire. But greed has a short memory. When Chloe dumps him at city hall for a fake billionaire heir, she unwittingly cuts her own safety net. Stripped of his illusion, Lorenzo discovers his true childhood savior was Roxana Vance—Chloe’s abused cousin, who is currently being sold off to a monster. Kicking down the doors of high society, Lorenzo reclaims his throne as the head of The Lancaster Group, rescues Roxana, and initiates a takedown of everyone who crossed them. But in a world ruled by corporate vultures and dark family secrets, holding the crown means surviving the betrayals—even if it costs them the very love they fought to reclaim. Would Lorenzo follow the dark path of rich socialites, or would he fight to reclaim the love of his life?

"Kneel," Elijah's voice was cold, his eyes burning with fury. "Kneel before the last heir of the Norton family." His enemy’s face turned pale, fear creeping into their eyes. Once a mere orphan, the mighty Dragon Marshal had returned to claim what was stolen and unleash his wrath on those who destroyed his family. ... Elijah Norton, known across Evendore as the feared Dragon Marshal, is a man of power and mystery. Once a child with nothing, he became the youngest and strongest Seven-Star Marshal, commanding armies and shaping destinies. But his heart carries a hidden pain—a thirst for vengeance. Ten years ago, his family was wiped out in a brutal fire, orchestrated by the city’s four most powerful families. Only Elijah survived, saved by a mysterious girl who vanished soon after. Now, he is back in Arthurton, the city that tried to bury his legacy, to find the girl who saved him, and to settle old scores. Sophia Donald, a once-scarred woman who saved a boy from a burning mansion, is now caught in a storm of family betrayal, secrets, and revenge. With her disfigured past behind her, she crosses paths with Elijah, unaware that the man she helped is now the most dangerous force in Evendore. As Elijah uncovers dark plots and hidden enemies, the lines between justice and revenge blur. Can he reclaim the Norton family’s lost heirloom and bring those who wronged him to their knees? Or will his rage consume everything he cares about, including the woman who once saved his life? The path to vengeance is lined with blood, fire, and shadows for the orphaned heir-turned-Dragon Marshal. The battle for Arthurton has just begun.

“What is right and what is wrong in a world where survival is all that matters?” Stuck in an unusual game of survival, Mikaila has these words keep repeating in her mind. Out of necessity, Mikaila was forced to participate in a massively multiplayer role-playing game that features a very unique gameplay; players have to use their real physical bodies to enter the fantasy world. Due to the harrowing nature of the game, Mikaila’s morals are continuously challenged as she progresses in this brutal world. Can she hold on to her principles? Or will the infectious cruelty of this world tarnish her soul? Note: This is the second book of the story Utopian Fantasy: "A Fair Game". It's better to read the preceding story first to better understand the context of some events. You can read the first book on the same platform. Art Cover by @kuma_chan28 Contact him for commissions: kumac215@gmail.com

What would you do, if you accidentally had a mighty entity that forcefully went inside your body and offered you immense power? In the City of Polo de Oro. Damion Yuson, a college student, accidentally met an unknown individual who gave him a satchel that a syndicate who was chasing him was looking for. From the satchel, Damion uncovered a parasitic creature with a red stone glowing that unexpectedly dove inside his body. He later was found by the Syndicate and was brought to an old construction site where he was tortured and was persuaded to admit where he hid the satchel they were looking for. When Damion was heavily tortured he was dragged into a realm which an entity called Nayhemsia owns! Inside the realm, the entity requested Damion for a blood contract that permits him to use Damion's physical body as his vessel to combat the syndicate. When Damion agrees with the contract, his physical body transforms into an amorphous flaming being and now was being used by the Nayhemsia! The Nayhemsia was an immense and mighty being that easily butchered the syndicate. However, a strong individual who calls himself a member of Hellhound meddled in the fight and killed one of Damion's opponents. The Hellhound intends to capture Nayhemsia from Damion. Will the Nayhemsia be able to defeat this Hellhound or he would fall against it and be captured?