dark horse novel stories

Meet Leo White, a hardworking young man drowning in debt. When he crosses paths with his new boss, life takes a nightmarish turn. Leo's job becomes a prison, and he can't quit because his boss holds his future hostage. Leo clings on to his girlfriend's love, but her shocking betrayal shatters his world. Which is the system descends taking everyone to the new world. Leo becomes the first to sync with the system and gets a title. [Apocalypse Baby] With it, he rises from underdog to unstoppable in an epic urban fantasy world. A world where power is everything, and vengeance is his driving force.

In the eerie Land of the Dead, its inhabitants fall victim to unseen horrors that lurk in the shadows. Mr. Collins is a respected doctor and teacher who takes his students on adventures deep in the forest. They didn't know that their journey would lead them into a nightmare. In an unexpected event, Mr. Collins underwent a horrific transformation and became a ruthless killer. Stranded in the forest without knowing how to return home, the students find themselves murdered with no way of escape. Every step they take is now a struggle for survival, as they must navigate the treacherous forest while evading their former mentor who had turned to a predator. But as the darkness envelops them, the question remains: will anyone make it out alive?

As the world went on as usual, with people working tirelessly to make ends meet, studying sleeplessly to be complimented, and partying endlessly like nothing could stop anyone, suddenly there was a strange explosion in the sky. It only took one day for this explosion to completely change and disrupt the normal balance of everyone's lives in the world. What some once dreamed of has already happened. Modern war broke out, there was discrimination that never ended, and new continents and countries emerged. Amidst the rapid evolution of mankind, there is one thing that still remains a mystery to everyone. Where exactly did the strange explosion begin? What is the reason for all this? Is it really God who is doing the work, or is everything just being played on purpose to destroy the world forever? Despite so many unanswered questions, there is a woman sitting quietly on the steps of a huge mansion. Little by little, every strand of her long, black hair is turning white. Suddenly, her eyes, which were once black, turned a bright golden color. She grinned mischievously and slumped as she rested her elbow on her knee. "Find me if you can. After all, no one really knows that I am number Ten. Come, I have all the answers."

Have you ever wondered how you will feel if you ever find out that you are not a full human? That was the situation that Ivy found herself in. Ivy, an eighteen years old highschooler accidentally finds out that she is half human and half-demon, and she lives in a world where mystical beings are known to be fictional. She falls in love with Ryan, a handsome, jovial, new boy in her class, and has to fight for his love against Jira, another girl in her class, without revealing her identity. Lydia, Queen of the demon world and ruler of the dark fortress are out to kill any half-demon and their loved ones, because of an ancient prophecy that resurfaced. Can there be a relationship without betrayal? And will Ivy be able to protect herself and her loved ones while fighting against Queen Lydia without revealing her identity?

In a distant universe, two realms coexist: Nirvana, brimming with vibrant life energy, and Infernum, cloaked in dark power. Three races inhabit Nirvana—humans, werewolves, and the ruling Eminence. In Infernum, the Risens reside amidst rivers of blood. These realms are linked by dimensional channels controlled by the Eminence and the formidable Irae clan. Regis, a boy in the realm of Infernum, bears the weight of his status and the chains that bind him, torn between embracing his freedom and safeguarding his loved ones. Will he choose to let his beloved perish or sacrifice himself? Amidst the confusion, Regis encounters a handsome yet strange boy in a dimensional channel. Will this encounter alter Regis' fate for the better, or will it further twist him in a whirlwind of doubt?

As the King of Death in his previous life, Ainz Dorak was a formidable and fearsome ruler. He commanded an army of dark and terrifying creatures, instilling fear and awe in all who crossed his path. His power was unmatched, his reign absolute in the underworld. Despite his immense power and influence, Ainz Dorak could not escape the treachery and betrayal that ultimately led to his downfall. His enemies conspired against him, and so, he met his end, his power and glory fading into memory, so he thought, but something else happened at the point where he thought he had lost everything. Ainz suddenly woke up in a different place, another world to be precise, a world as cruel and twisted, and similar to his previous world, yet different. In this world, Ainz was rebirthed as an abandoned child of a noble, where he learns of the cruel fate of his reality. However, by chance, he was reincarnated with a system; The Shadow Monarch System, through the system, he lives the life of a Shadow Halfing turned Monarch, while making power his only reason for living. Following the path that has been laid out for him through the system, he would pave his path with his army of dark and terrifying creatures, as he snatched the lives of his enemies until he was once again called the king of death. ----------- [Congratulations! You have accepted Mark of the Shadows!] [You now bear a faint scent of Shadow!] [Shadows now recognizes you as their own!]

In a world perpetually brimming with temptation and snares lying in wait, demons are always ready to engulf the weak souls who fall into the abyss of despair. Yet, far in the distance, bright rays pierce the darkened skies - these are the demon hunters, ready to sacrifice their lives to hunt and protect the safety of all. From ancient times, demons should have been exterminated. However, fortunately, some survived and are planning to reopen the Book of Salamon to unleash Lucifer and other ferocious demons trapped within its pages. Claude Young is one of these demon hunters, but he possesses the blood of both demon and human. This is why he wields the power of both species. Alongside his companions, Claude endeavors to cleanse the world of these demonic beings and thwart their malevolent plans.

In an alarming crisis grips the coastal regions of the country as reports of infected fish emerge. What initially appears as a perplexing natural anomaly soon reveals a disturbing truth—a highly evolved zombie ant fungus, capable of not only spreading but also transforming organisms into grotesque creatures, lurks beneath the surface. As the possibility of this fungus infecting humans looms large, a team of dedicated scientists, driven by an urgent quest to decipher this horrifying enigma, sets forth on an arduous journey. Among the members of this daring scientific expedition is ,Ethan indirectly drawn into the mission that could alter the course of history. Together, they embark on a relentless pursuit of answers, ultimately leading them to an obscure 1900s laboratory shrouded in secrecy, where sinister experiments involving zombies and fungal transformations on humans were once conducted. Within the dimly lit and eerily silent confines of the laboratory, they confront an unforeseen experimental creation, a monstrous hybrid of science and horror, nearly claiming their lives in the process. Does Ethan survive the attack and can they all stop this grotesque creature to come out from obscure 1900s laboratory to destroy human race..... Experience the journey of Ethan on this legendary experience of life and mysteries...

A 16-year old boy who got transported to the other world where magic exists, a twist in his life is that he is one of the key keepers that will save the world from evils. An adventure and discovery of finding oneself.

Gary wants to marry his long-time girlfriend and live a peaceful life, but an earth-wide incident changes everything and leaves Gary with no other choice but to fight for his girlfriend, for his dream and much, much more.