Ancient Romance

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

SYNOPSIS: THE SEVENTH SCHOLAR A Discovery Adventures Novel Genre: Gothic Horror / Dark Academia / Adventure Logline: When a brilliant transfer student begins tampering with the architectural heart of their academy, a secret society of student guardians must ally with him to stop an ancient entity they’ve unleashed—a being that doesn't kill, but seeks to erase human memory and emotion itself.

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 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.

The prophecy says that the last descendant of Thar will destroy the Kingdom. But is this prophecy true, or has someone distorted it for some reason? Not believing the ancient words and wanting to save his daughter and the only heir to the throne, King Lirdan sends her away, entrusting the care of his illegitimate sons. After all, there is another prophecy: if the Tara lineage is interrupted, the very existence of the Kingdom will be threatened...

In the past, he was the ghost most feared by the world's syndicates. Now, Finnian just wants to keep the Greyfenwood forest calm. But as the sky burns with napalm and iron, he realizes that the monster inside him never truly died. When future technology encounters the ancient forces of the multiverse, Finnian must choose: remain on the run, or become the last guardian of all reality.

In the darkest corners of Marseille, where hope sinks faster than a rusted anchor, an overdose should have been the end for Jean Valéry. But for this broken Navy veteran, death was only a doorway. He awoke with another soul burning within him—that of the Black Sea Alchemist, the failed guardian of Atlantis, whispering of ancient magic and the vengeance of the deep. Every corner of the Old Port is now his laboratory, every drop of polluted saltwater an ingredient for deadly potions and poisons. Fractured memories guide him, while a raw and dangerous alchemical power demands release. But Marseille is not only a haven for crime bosses. Deep within its murky waters, an ancient power has awakened, demanding accountability for the failures of his past reincarnations. To save the city, he must first seize it from the grip of the underworld. To atone for the sins of the past, he must become a monster in the present. This is not a story about the rise of a hero. This is a story of transmutation—how a broken man is melted down in the crucible of magic, malice, and destiny. The question isn't whether he will survive, but what he will become afterward: an unbeatable crime king, or a protector damned by the sea?

It all started with a fight. A fight which led to a detention and a detention which led them to discovering the hidden secrets of their city. When six students lay with hands on the ancient history and secret of their city, they try to stop the mistake of their ancestors from repeating itself but, what happens when the mistake they were trying to prevent comes in to live within each one of them?