Light And Shadow (CHIAROSCURO)

Having discovered the painful truth about his wife Lisa's betrayal, Darwin fell into a spiral of despair. But what seemed like the lowest point became the beginning of an incredible ascent, as fate intervened and revealed his true heritage as the long-lost heir to the noble Wettin family. With the keys to a multi-billion dollar fortune and a sprawling family estate now in his hands, Darwin is poised to embark on his plan for payback. He will stop at nothing to make those who wronged him pay for the suffering they caused him - and establish himself as the new dominant player in the corridors of power. Revenge has never been sweeter, or climbed to greater heights.

"Meet Michael, an ordinary teenage boy who stumbles upon an extraordinary substance in his uncle's lab. Suddenly, he gains access to a system that unlocks incredible power, and with it, the fate of the world rests in his hands. When Earth falls under attack by the Alpha, an enigmatic species from a distant planet, Michael must use his newfound abilities to confront the invaders and unravel the mystery behind their assault. But as he journeys into the unknown, he realizes that his greatest strength might just be his own resilience, in a fight for survival that will test both his courage and his convictions."

Anom, the infamous thief lord, is unexpectedly contacted for a new job: stealing a mysterious stone from a newly-appeared otherworldly island. Intrigued by the challenge, he accepts the proposal and ventures to the island, which has emerged mysteriously in the middle of the ocean. As researchers from around the world gather to unravel the secrets of the otherworldly island, Anom stealthily infiltrates its depths. However, his success is short-lived, as he finds himself trapped before he can make his escape. With limited options, he delves further into the heart of the island, where the true enigma awaits. This pivotal step alters Anom's destiny forever. He encounters a grumpy angel, is basically kidnapped to another world, and unexpectedly falls in love with a goddess. As his journey on Earth concludes, Anom realizes that a new, more exhilarating and mystical tale, awaits him, waiting to be written by his own hand.

Nikole gestured for Michelle and Kelvin to sit up and pay close attention. "Listen carefully," she said, her tone serious. "What I'm about to tell you would change your reality right now, and you might never hear anything like it again." Taking a deep breath, Nikole began her tale: "Two hundred years ago, there were two brothers who ruled different lands. They found a special cup called the Nightshade Chalice, rumored to give whoever owned it incredible power and eternal life, jealousy tore the brothers apart, leading to a fierce battle over the chalice”. "The Nightshade Chalice was made from ancient gods' bones and filled with blood from many sacrifices," Nikole continued, making sure they understood . "Their father gave the chalice to Alaric, which made his brother Leopold very jealous. Leopold wanted the chalice for himself, so he attacked Alaric's kingdom during a lunar eclipse." As Nikole kept talking, Kelvin and Michelle started to feel a bit bored. They yawned a few times, and their eyes looked droopy, like they were struggling to stay awake. But Nikole noticed and stopped for a moment. She knew she had to make the story more interesting to keep their attention. "Wait," she said, sounding urgent, "this part is really important. You need to hear it." "The chalice can only be used by someone special, called the son of light, who guards a hidden realm with a secret seer. For two hundred years, the chalice has been dormant, its dark power sealed away by the seer's magic."

Students who have a special beast appearance and special powers and then become mages...A high school that teaches magic to those students. A young boy who didn't awake his beast form like others finally awakened at the magic school with the help of his teacher. With that little support, he will go to the top place in the future. After he faced many things, he will become powerful. When the world he loves fell into the dark abyss, he will become the light for everyone. All the people will be waiting for their light to bring them out of the dark. " Let's wait for him. He is our last hope. " .....' WAITING FOR THE LIGHT '...

Michael Black is a kid who believes superheroes are nothing more than idiots. After his parents were killed in an attack, he loses hope in the concept of saving others. To him, power is meant for one's personal use only, and risking one's life for another, is nothing more than stupidity. Things however change for Michael when he watches his best friend die before him. His ideals change, and with his newly acquired powers, he swears to change the world, and become the greatest superhero alive.

"Shadow of the Alpha" is a thrilling tale that follows the journey of Michael and Sarah, two determined individuals who find themselves entangled in a web of darkness and ancient powers. Set in a city plagued by mysterious murders and supernatural occurrences, the story delves into the depths of human courage, the enduring strength of the human spirit, and the triumph of light over darkness. Michael, a seasoned detective with a unique supernatural gift, is assigned to investigate the grisly murders that have plagued the city. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a malevolent force lurking in the shadows, orchestrating the chaos. Determined to confront the darkness, Michael channels his extraordinary abilities, bracing himself for the battle that lies ahead. Sarah, a brilliant scholar and expert in occult studies, becomes an unexpected ally for Michael. Drawn together by their shared determination to uncover the truth, they embark on a perilous journey, unearthing ancient prophecies and delving into forbidden realms of knowledge. Along the way, they encounter secret societies, face their own inner demons, and confront the malevolent Alpha, a powerful force that threatens to engulf the city in eternal darkness. As the clock ticks and the body count rises, Michael and Sarah must navigate treacherous paths, both physical and metaphysical, to unravel the mystery behind the Alpha's power. Their unwavering belief in the triumph of light drives them forward, as they inspire the city's inhabitants to stand against the encroaching darkness. The story explores the deep bond between Michael and Sarah as they face unimaginable challenges together. Their partnership evolves from cautious trust to unwavering solidarity, as they draw strength from each other and their shared mission to protect the innocent from the chilling grip of the Alpha.

Flora is an introvert girl who has just lost her sister for a week. Feeling that something was wrong. She looked for the truth. Until one by one the signs emerge revealing the tragedy behind her sister's tragic accident. Apart form knowing that her sister had killed her, it truns out that someone had made Flora realize that Lorenza and Jonathan were her not real parents. The old man, whom Flora had always thought was good, turned out to be the mastermind behind her sister's murder plan. That someone is the Luna Fairy, she tells that Flora's life is also in danger if she stays in the same house with Lorenza and Jonathan who have evil powers. Until one day, the Luna Fairy brought Flora's spirit to travel to meet her parents who were said to live in the sky kingdom. There, Flora knew that she was a princess from the Kingdom of the Light Nation, whose name is Princess Anastasya. She met her mother, Queen Castalia who often come to her dreams. But did not meet her father because he had been imprisoned for twenty years in the Kingdom of the Fire Nation ruled by the abominable King Lagarde. King Lagarde was an enemy of Flora's parents who had exiled Flora and her sister to earth twenty years ago. He was also the one who had made Flora lost her memory and believe the Lorenza and Jonathan were her parents, even tought they were King Lagarde's accomplices who were both-devil hearted. There, Queen Castalia assigned Flora the task of freeing her father, King Valderman. Because only Flora could to that. But it's definitely not easy, because Flora must restore long-lost strength to get throught the eight realms of many obstacies.

🏆["Silver Medal" in Sci-fi Category of "Meganovel Annual Writing Contest 2022"]🏆 After the death of his father, Arthur gets blacklisted from good-paying companies forcing him into a life of misery and depression. He remembers that his father left him something before he died. "My son...when you are ready...break this" After he breaks the glass a hologram suddenly appeared in front of him. [EARLY ACCESS TOWER OF DEOS UNLOCKED!] Donation Link: PayPal.me/ChadGuy45 (The link is case sensitive) There will be a sequel to this novel.

Marvin Simpson will be 25 next month. He is shy about ladies but not Cassie, the cleaner. Unknown to Marvin, Cassie was an assassin sent to kill him by the Contractor. Cassie has a four-month contract to kill Marvin while Marvin has Six months to get a wife or lose his company.