Ancient Romance

Mercy is a luxury when currency of survival is lifespan. Crackle . . . hiss . . . boom . . . rain falls on corpses. The storey opens on the mountain of the dead - the last battlefield of the human race. Li Wei, who is a broken man under the curse of accelerated ageing, stands among the ruins of the Ancient God. His shaking hands hold a divine artefact - The Eye of Judgement. His body decays. His breath comes out in broken gasps - huff, cough, splat. And then… betrayal. The only family he's ever had - his sister, Li Xue - looks coldly on as she drives the dagger deeper into his chest. Thud… hiss… crackle… She calls him "nothing but an adopted mistake." A man named Yang Xun, brilliantly like an idol of deceit, thanks him mockingly. That's when Li Wei realises - the world doesn't reward love. It rewards survival. When he dies, something ancient is roused inside The Eye of Judgement. And when he opens his eyes again - it's 2025, the day the god forsaken game, LYTABern, descends upon Earth.

In the dark fantasy novel 'Scar', warrior Marco Valenti must confront his troubled past and the evil sorceress Ruby, Scar former lover, who seeks to destroy him and dominate their world. To defeat her, Marco must undergo ancient trials that test his ability, power , soul, and many more forcing him to confront his inner demons and the source of Ruby's power over him. But as he battles Ruby, a new villain emerges: Malakai, Lord of Shadows, who threatens to destroy everything Marco holds dear – and Marco must choose between embracing his darkness or saving his world. With the help of his friends Sophia, Caleb, Maya, Ava, and Nana, Marco navigates treacherous landscapes, battles fearsome creatures, and unravels ancient mysteries to claim his destiny. But as the final battle approaches, Marco realizes that his greatest enemy may not be Ruby or Malakai, but himself – and the darkness that has haunted him since scar became a part of him . Will he find a way to overcome his scars and save his world, or will the darkness consume him forever?

I will make sure you all perish, I will kill you all without sparing you a glance. I will make you feel like dying a million times. Every one of you who causes tears to drop my cheek each night will seek death, but it will be amnesty for me to pay back with death. You will beg for it, yet it can't be granted”. *********** Vincent Carter was only a barman when he had a one-night stand with Celeste Brooks, a daughter of a colongromate under the influence of drugs. He was forced to marry her so as to protect her family reputation and he was happy about it thinking he would finally live a life of luxury. But little did he know they had a huge plan in store for him. He was framed for attempting to rape his wife's stepmother and as a result, he was brought to justice. Tied to the huge pillar of the Brooks mansion. Flogged by a rod. Vincent wished he could perish but he was granted endless torture. Then all of a sudden he became stronger. He is no more the son-in-law they humiliate. He is now a son-in-law they feared. Vincent Carter: The Relentless Heir A dark mafia romance book about betrayal, revenge, and the fight for redemption.

In a world where darkness and light are intertwined, Ryu Tanaka, a young man shrouded in mystery, discovers his latent powers as a Shadow Weaver. With his newfound abilities, he's drawn into a realm of ancient magic and forgotten lore. As Ryu navigates this treacherous landscape, he's confronted by Hikari, a fiery antagonist driven by a burning desire for power. Their fates become entwined in a dance of light and darkness, with the world hanging in the balance. In a climactic battle, Ryu faces off against Hikari at the ancient ruins of Tenebrous Peak, but ultimately falls to his demise. However, his journey doesn't end there. Ryu's spirit is reincarnated into his own body, restoring his life and memories. Reborn with a newfound sense of purpose, Ryu sets out to prevent Hikari's destructive ambitions and restore balance to the world. With his shadowy powers reborn and his past experiences guiding him, Ryu is determined to change the course of fate. Will Ryu's second chance be enough to save the world from the brink of destruction, or will the shadows of his past define his future?

When a research expedition vanishes without a trace on a remote Pacific island, ex-soldier Kael Rynor is recruited for the rescue mission. Haunted by visions of ruins, rituals, and a voice calling his name, Kael thinks he’s losing his mind — until the island begins to respond to him. Storms shift when he dreams. Ancient symbols flare at his touch. And beneath the jungle roots, something ancient stirs — something that remembers him. As the team descends into the island’s labyrinth of ruins, they uncover the remnants of a forgotten civilization and the dark secret that destroyed it. Kael’s fragmented memories begin to return, revealing a terrifying truth: he isn’t just connected to the island. He was once its guardian — and the one who sealed away the entity now trying to escape. Now the line between memory and reality blurs. The survivors turn against him, the island burns, and the thing buried beneath begins to wake. To save what’s left, Kael must face the echoes of who he once was… Even if it means sealing himself away forever.

In the ruthless Solar Kingdom, where gods rule with iron fists and betrayal flows like blood, Lian is a broken slave marked by a dark curse—the mysterious Blood Key branded on his chest, a symbol of an ancient pact with a forgotten god of hunger. Beaten, burned, and forgotten, Lian’s life changes forever when he embraces a cursed power that grows stronger with every soul he devours. Now, walking the thin line between man and monster, he rises from the shadows as the elusive Black Ghost—a force of vengeance and rebellion. But the kingdom trembles under the cruelty of Prince Kairo, whose own dark transformation threatens to ignite war. As hunted whispers spread and the royal court launches a relentless pursuit, Lian must navigate deadly betrayals, forbidden powers, and a love that could either save his fading humanity or consume it entirely. Amidst swirling conspiracies and ancient secrets, one truth remains: only the Blood Key can break the seal binding their fate—and the princess who holds it may be both salvation and destruction. Blood will rise. Kingdoms will fall. And in the shadows, a god’s hunger awakens.

Damian Graves just wants to get through high school without falling apart. But when another body turns up in Raven Falls with its skull crushed and wrist slashed, he can’t ignore the truth he’s always believed. His dad didn’t die in some wild animal attack like the cops said. He was murdered. Now the past is catching up. His mom, Lilith, used to be a vampire. His dad was heir to the Ravenholtz werewolf clan. And Damian, caught between both bloodlines, might be the one to hold it all together or tear it apart. With his little sister Cassie depending on him, a best friend hiding dangerous secrets, and two different girls pulling his heart in opposite directions, Damian has to figure out who to trust before the next body is his. Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Werewolf/Vampire Politics TROPE: Hidden Heir, Betrayal, Family Rivalry, Forbidden Love,Teenage romance

Florian is tasked by her capricious master to find a set of gifted individuals. These individuals will become the cornerstone of change within the crumbling Vaurus Empire. Florian and her newfound allies soon come to realize there is far more beneath the surface. Conspiracy, war, rebellion, ancient secrets and arduous tasks lie ahead. The group pushed into their calamitous fates need to face their own demons and those within the empire.

Tired of ordinary life? Boredom and monotony hang their veil of dullness? One job and no rest? Then you should look at the majestic beauty of virtual reality, walk through the ancient cities and see unimaginable magic spells. There are many things in that reality, but not only all the charms of our world were transferred there. The other world also has many sides and not all of them are so pleasant for contemplation.

In the desolate town of Ravenswood, journalist Lucas arrives to debunk its supernatural myths but stumbles upon a cursed history hidden in the shadows. As he digs deeper, he discovers a cycle of disappearances and dark rituals plaguing the town every decade. Guided by an unseen force, Lucas ventures into the ancient forest, revealing eerie symbols and a malevolent presence. The forgotten souls of Ravenswood, trapped between the living and the dead, implore him to unearth the truth. Haunted by memories of a forgotten past, Lucas faces a spectral figure revealing a pact made by desperate townsfolk centuries ago. To break the curse, he must confront an ancient entity lurking in the heart of the forest—a force that hungers for the suffering of Ravenswood. As Lucas navigates the ethereal landscape and confronts the colossal entity, the town's forgotten souls bear witness to a final reckoning. The malevolence that bound Ravenswood for centuries must be confronted, and Lucas holds the key to severing the town's ties to the cursed realm. In a surreal confrontation with the entity, Lucas must grapple with his own past and make a choice that will either free Ravenswood from its haunted history or condemn it to an eternity of darkness. The shadows of the forgotten demand justice, and Lucas is the reluctant harbinger of their long-awaited reckoning.