Baptism Of Blood

In the heart of the mystical forest, a baby is discovered by a hunter named Thomas. With no signs of his origins, Thomas takes the child under his wing and raises him as his own. As the boy grows, an unyielding thirst to find his true identity consumes him. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets off on a perilous journey, with Thomas as his unwavering companion. Their quest takes them through treacherous jungles and across treacherous rivers, testing their strength and resolve. Just as they reach the bustling city where his parents reside, a brutal civil war breaks out, plunging the city into chaos and turmoil. Amidst the devastation, the boy faces unimaginable trauma and nearly loses hope. Reduced to begging for survival and resorting to theft, the boy's desperate circumstances seem insurmountable. However, a twist of fate brings him to the attention of a cobbler who offers him refuge. Little does the boy know that this kind-hearted cobbler's wife holds the key to his past—a past filled with abandonment and secrets. As the boy's anticipation of a joyous reunion with his mother turns to bitter disappointment, destiny intervenes once more. In an unexpected turn, he finds solace and unexpected love in the arms of the maid in a billionaire's mansion. But the true revelation lies within the billionaire himself—a shocking discovery that will forever alter the course of the boy's journey. Will he ultimately find the answers he seeks? Or will he be forever trapped in a web of deception and broken dreams? "Shadows of Destiny" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend bloodlines. Prepare to be captivated by this suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

[What was your sin?] "I tried saving them." [What would you gain from doing that?] "I just wanted to remove this scar." [But that scar was never gained from not saving them.] "I know. I just wanted to see if it worked or not." [And the result was?] "The one I saved killed me." The discussion between Desire and Delight took place as he sipped the tea. [What will you do now?] "The stage has been set, and the doors will be opening soon. I also need to do my part." [And what was your part?] "One Last Chance." The room was in silence as Delight looked at Desire and asked, [A sinner or a saint?] "Depends on the way of the viewer."

In the world full of excitement Mark is an everyday gamer in search of adventure. Though, Everything changes when a glitch occurs in an Mmorpg called Fantasia thrusting him into the role of the notorious "Villain." Embracing his over powered dark abilities accompanied by a touch of melody he embarks on an unconventional journey forging a path filled with shadows. As the Villain in Fantasia Marks actions have consequences within the game. Rumors spread rapidly throughout the gaming community evoking both admiration and fear. Guided by an Oracle and armed with a glitched of unknown origin Mark sets out on a quest for truth that challenges the boundaries between heroism and villainy. ------------_----------------_------------------

Jilted at the altar by his girlfriend on his wedding day, mocked by friends and family, and scorned by the media, 30 years old Arnold Stone thought all was lost when he was then attacked by mobs and hit by a truck on that same unfortunate day. Mysteriously he survived the accident unhurt and unscathed without bruises, and wakes up a changed man, who’d also become the host of a dark super lavish system called the Nexus. Binded to the instructions of this system, he is asked to accomplish various tasks, and quests in order to unlock points and embark on a journey of vengeance on those who hurt and ridiculed him. Also, he is no longer Arnold Stone, the poor grocery owner who barely had a dime to his name. Now he is the host of a system worth trillions of dollars. King of the underworld and a rising Trillionaire!

The world has gained access to superhuman abilities from supernatural species across the globe. From the ghouls of the caves to the goliaths of the mountains, the majority of people have special abilities. These special abilities have caused a global race for power and powerful bloodlines. Many marriages are based on class and power, not on love. Tanji Bjornulfsson is a half-blood werewolf that seems to have gained no powers from his lycanthropic side. In a world where humans are treated as blood bags for the vampires and not as people, Tanji gets treated exactly as such. However, his strong will is answered by a mysterious force.

In a world where advanced technology coexists with extraordinary abilities, Emmy Krane, once a promising footballer, finds himself thrust into a cosmic struggle beyond imagination. Here’s the tale of his journey: Emmy’s life takes a dramatic turn when he unwittingly becomes entangled with a god, gaining a mysterious system that alters his destiny. From the glittering stadiums of a promising football star to the heart of an evil forest—the Black Eye Forest—Emmy battles monsters and undead creatures alongside his schoolmates. Their escape from the forest sets him on a new path—one that transcends sports and leads to international stardom, finally becoming a professional footballer. But fate has other plans for him, thinking that he has finally fulfil his dream of becoming a football star. A revelation paints Emmy as a threat to the very fabric of existence, the Legends, once revered protectors and the most powerful existences on earth, now see him as the harbinger of doom and then he was hunted down. As the horrors he unknowingly brings forth, the revelation came to past due to the failure of the legends in eliminating him—monstrous beings, demons, and chaos—unleash upon the world, Emmy grapples with his role in this cataclysmic dance. The power of human race weakened, they were threatened to be erased from existence by the chaos, desperate to save humanity, Emmy embarks on a quest, a quest to face the force behind the chaos. His journey takes him to the past—a primitive era devoid of technology. Here, he meets a past version of himself: a lonely, miserable and powerful god ruling over a dying tribe. Emmy’s fate intertwines with this deity. As Emmy grapples with his identity, he must confront the ultimate question: Can he rewrite destiny and save humanity from its own demise?

The novel begins on the last day of 2022 when an information flood enters the minds of everyone, revealing that the world will not remain the same. It is later revealed that the God of Machines, Robert, has merged three universes together after a clash between the God of Magic Nebula and the God of Sword Shiva destroyed their worlds. Robert created a planet named Gor and a system to help people grow and adapt to the new world. However, he died after doing all these things, and people learned that the planet and system are based on the popular MMORPG game "Trials of Fate."

Ashton was a bright student at a prestigious university, but after graduation, he struggled to land a job, failing multiple interviews. On the anniversary with his girlfriend, he returned home early to surprise her with a cake, only to find her in bed with another man. What happens after confronting her?

"How would you feel about facing death, knowing you've been cast aside by the people you loved the most?" Bryan pondered this question as it echoed in his mind, but as he opened his eyes to a new beginning, a fresh chance at life, he felt a surge of determination. He was willing to do whatever it might take to make those who had caused him pain pay, even if it meant shedding tears and blood as he had suffered. "Bryan, Mom was wrong. Please come back to us," "Bryan, Dad admits his mistakes, please forgive me and return to us?" "Bryan, we're sorry for neglecting you, we regret it now," even his three sisters who despised him the most. These were the same people who had never spared him a single glance, despite his longing for their love and affection his entire life, even when he lay on the brink of death they chose an outsider over him, now they beg for his forgiveness and plead for his return, it was ironic, almost laughable. "I don't have a family, and I'm perfectly fine being an orphan," Join the incredible journey of Bryan Winterwood as he goes from being an orphan to discovering as the long-lost son of one of the richest families, but despite appearing to be having everything there's nothing for him not even love until the moment he was dead, just when it seems like everything ended, fate has its own play for him, Bryan is given a second chance, instead of embracing the life of an heir to a billionaire family, he decides to walk away and return to the life of an orphan once again to rise and shine by his own

The voice of an angel proclaims, «earth is now a battlefield... War is coming, you have been chosen...» "What war? And chosen for what?" Gabriel asked with a wondering eye, «Will you be able to accept responsibilities, Gabriel? It is going to be one hell of a ride, but you will have celestial support» "I will!" He passionately accepted. «The war of the end of ages and there are going to be some friends like you, friends you must find and unite yourself with. You will defend this earth from the invaders. Your rivals shall possess men by day to usurp authority and by night they shall resurface as demon creatures, many people may suppose they are aliens, but I am preinforming you before time to know that they will invade earth to kill and end lives — a system of destruction. Only you can resist them now. Earth has been given to you to dominate and I can not break ranks because I have been constrained to attend to heavenly matters. It's up to you to not fail your world.» The angel of light took off from the terrestrial with its large wings. Gabriel cried, saying, "Wait, you have not given me any abilities yet!" «Search inwards, it's in you, Gab! You already know how to summon me when you need me!» "Wait! How?" Gabriel yelled, but it was too late now: the star was gone and it was up to him to take up responsibility. Everything about his supposed weakness changed when he woke up to discover angelic wings attached to his skin and an $80billion transfer to his bank account... A war between forces of dominion is activating...