Dark Deception Characters

Struggling novelist Athena Morrison once thought life had nothing left to offer her. Living a reclusive lifestyle and trying to make ends meet while trying to make a name for herself as an author, she certainly had it hard enough. Coupled with extreme bouts of depression and constant threats with running from her dark past however, one can only go so far before something snaps. So in one stormy evening, plagued by the demons of her own making, she planned on ending it all.Before she was stopped by some unsuspecting maintenance crew.A fateful encounter, if she were to describe it. Change was coming to her life. Perhaps it was time to stop running, to try and take hold of her own destiny. A lot of things were happening in this city, money changing hands, deals being made; politics were being played and power constantly in flux. And while change is something to be feared, it was also something to be excited about. Athena only hoped that it was for the better.Bug me on Discord: https://discord.gg/NZA6JunBug me on Twitter: @FriedMokou

Time traveling is an accident that no one can predict in recent years, including a young boy called Leo. Things get worse when Leo finds that he has already gone to sixty thousand years later in the future, where his beloved planet is no longer habitable. And certainly, he turns into the thing that shouldn't have existed there. Having no knowledge of time tunnel or quantum physics, Leo steps on the way to go back to the 21st century without knowing that he will have to go through many more situations than he can imagine, just to take a fragile chance. When sacrificing is greater than surviving, loneliness is the only friend, and tears have to roll down to protect the smile, will fate's door open to let him come back home? NOTE: All the characters, events, and places in this story are fictitious. Resemblance is purely coincidental. MUST-READ INSTRUCTION: 🌟 Long chapters only with more than 2000 words per each. 🌟 Not update daily. Please think carefully before subscribing. We all dislike removing books from the libraries with disappointment, right? 🌟 One chapter per week every Friday, till this book gets 50k words and starts the MAB.

MATURE, dark psychological thriller, slow burn. Alex Dane was a broken prisoner, a man betrayed by his own blood and left to rot in the shadows of Indore. His life was supposed to end on a desolate shore, a victim of his uncle Vikram's sadistic greed. But death was only the beginning. When Alex's blood touched the ancient sands, it awakened "The Driva"—a sentient, cold-blooded bio-system that doesn't just guide him; it craves his Royal Plasma. Now, Alex is the last hope of a dying aquatic civilization, but power comes with a price that is as intimate as it is terrifying. As he vanishes into a 365-day survival hell in the impenetrable rainforests, he realizes he is the Eighth Descendant, and his DNA is the only key to restarting a forbidden species. The Game of Two Obsessions Alex is no longer the hunter; he is the most coveted prize in two worlds. He must descend into the deepest trench to perform a forbidden ritual with the Lurking Empress—the frozen, "dead" Queen of the Mermaids. Can he survive the deadly obsession of two rival princesses? Or will he lose his humanity to become the cold-hearted father of a species that will reclaim the Earth?

CURSE OF THE DRAGON FIRE is a dark fantasy romance about Hazel, a poor human girl chosen as a ritual sacrifice to appease the cursed Dragon Realm. When she is brought before Prince Dravon, the dragon heir tasked with burning her alive, an impossible bond ignites between them and he cannot harm her. His failure shatters an ancient tradition and marks them both as traitors. Fleeing into exile, Hazel and Dravon uncover a terrifying truth: Hazel is not fully human. She is a rare hybrid of human, dragon, and witch blood, prophesied to either seal or awaken Vorthar, an imprisoned dragon-god whose power fuels the deadly curse known as the Inferno. As a ruthless priestess and Dravon’s power-hungry brother hunt her, war erupts between realms. When the dragon god is unleashed, Hazel must choose between power and love. By sacrificing her magic to save Dravon and imprison Vorthar forever, she breaks the curse at last. Hazel, once meant to die as tribute, rises as queen beside Dravon ending the sacrifices, uniting two realms, and founding a new era born from forbidden love.

"City of Secrets: The Billionaire's Quest" is an epic urban novel that takes readers on a captivating journey through time, space, and dimensions. The story follows the remarkable journey of billionaire Ethan Reynolds, who receives an enigmatic artifact from an anonymous source. Intrigued and driven by curiosity, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind this mysterious object hidden within the heart of the city. As Ethan delves deeper into the artifact's history, he discovers its ties to an ancient civilization and a prophecy that hints at its world-altering potential. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances with brilliant archaeologist Lara, tech-savvy hacker Zoe, and a diverse array of allies from different eras and dimensions. Their united quest leads them through treacherous puzzles, ancient libraries, hidden societies, and cosmic nexuses. Throughout the course of 100 chapters, "City of Secrets: The Billionaire's Quest" explores themes of discovery, collaboration, sacrifice, and the enduring pursuit of truth. The story follows the echoes of Ethan's journey as his legacy resonates across generations, intertwining the lives of diverse characters who are united by their commitment to uncovering hidden knowledge, embracing unity, and forging a better future. Spanning from the depths of the past to the expanse of the cosmos, this thrilling adventure is a testament to the power of human determination, the magic of ancient secrets, and the enduring legacy of those who dare to unlock the mysteries of the world and beyond.

Step into the magical and dangerous realm of Cadearus... The malevolent Green Spirit once manipulated kings like pawns, sparking wars that scarred the land for generations. Imprisoned by a council of mages led by the dark sorcerer Tesior, the spirit lay dormant... until now. Richard, an unsuspecting youth, becomes the vessel for the spirit's resurgent power. As he struggles to control dark abilities, Tesior's sinister plans threaten all of Cadearus. A story of magic, prophecy, betrayal, and adventure, perfect for fans of dark fantasy, supernatural mysteries, and epic YA fiction. Formats Available: eBook PDF download (instant digital delivery) Physical paperback - if you'd like a printed copy, send me a message or check my Instagram @za_id_jr Perfect Gift For: Fantasy readers aged 14+ YA and adult fiction lovers Fans of The Hazel Wood, Strange the Dreamer, or The Bone Season Enter Cadearus... and face the Green Spirit. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad

One fiery night everything turned into ashes. Ren is a traveler searching for the killer of his beloved friend Hikari. But after meeting Konoha, his heart slowly changes into a new leaf. Together with Konoha, they take a journey that uncovers the past they never expected.

Hello there, person behind the screen. I'm a self-proclaimed author and God of this novel world. Well, about this book's story, it's all about this little girl who wants to be a sage and acquires a tattered book from a stranger. So what are the three things you must and shouldn't expect from this kind of novel? First, I'll try my best to cover the entire world and put a little bit of sugar coating inside. Two, don't expect too much from this novel or the world itself. I'm not a good storyteller, and I won't please everyone. Lastly, if you're lucky and went inside this world... Then do your best to survive and have a fun life. I don't know you, and you don't know me; don't expect that I'll cover you or put your name here. And that's all! Enjoy reading! :')

This is the Seven Deadly Cardinals - seven stories of seven different people, how they embody the heavenly cardinal in its goodness and then how they are dragged to become the opposite sin. No story is the same, no life is similar. The mental strength and capacity of one might be bigger, but that does not equal certainty of getting out from the troubles of life. There might be longing for what we don't have, driving us to do the unthinkable. Strengths becoming weaknesses, weakness breaking into new strength - it's dance of madness, chaos. Not all is set in stone. The stories include a lady that falls for a serial killer, an actor and tailor, the flower shop owner and orphanage, a priest and gangster mob, an office worker and a stalker, landlords son and new tenant, youth centre worker and how things did not go as it should.

A group of people are forced to take shelter in Scarville, a city never found years ago after the Second World War. Sean Barnabas is led to an old abandoned house by the ghost of a child and tries to uncover the truth about Scarville's past. Sean finds himself at the orphanage with no door or window to exit. He fights off creatures until he encounters the illusion of a young girl being harassed by security guards. Sean learns the shocking truth about the mayor's connection to the children's deaths and decides to reveal the truth. Will Sean be able to reveal the truth to everyone? Will SCARVILLE be free from their curse after realizing the truth? or Sean will have to sacrifice his life in the process of finding the truth?