Lord Shadow

I was a disgrace to the Prestwick family—a poor, unwanted son-in-law they wished their daughter had never married. She had chosen me for my looks, but now, even that wasn’t enough. She wanted out. A divorce. To erase me from her life and marry into wealth like her family had always intended. But I loved her. Despite the insults, the humiliation, the way they treated me like dirt beneath their feet—I refused to let go. That was my biggest mistake. Frustrated by my defiance, my brother-in-law took matters into his own hands. He killed me, tossing my body into a cold, dark river, leaving me to sink into oblivion. I should have died. I did die. But before I took my final breath, a man appeared before me, cloaked in shadow, his voice like a whisper from the abyss. "What is your last wish?" I should have begged for revenge. I should have cursed their names. But all I wanted was one more chance. One more chance to live. And so, I was granted life again. But I was no longer the same. My soul was no longer my own. My body was no longer mine to control. Because I had been reborn as something far more powerful. I was no longer John Prestwick. I was the Devil himself.

In a galaxy governed by the Universal Ranking System, power is quantified, and destiny is dictated by an omnipotent algorithm. Every being, from the lowliest drone to the most elite warrior, is assigned a rank that determines their worth, access, and fate. For centuries, the system has maintained order but now, it’s breaking down. Kael Arvid, a disgraced pilot turned rogue hacker, lives in the shadow of his former rank. Once a rising star in the Interstellar Fleet, Kael was stripped of his status after a catastrophic mission that left him questioning the system’s integrity. When he stumbles upon a hidden code buried deep within the algorithm a code that could dismantle the entire hierarchy—he becomes the most wanted man in the galaxy. Pursued by the ruthless Ascendancy Corps, Kael must forge uneasy alliances with outcasts, rebels, and rogue AIs who have their own reasons for wanting the system destroyed. But as Kael delves deeper into the code, he uncovers a chilling truth: the system isn’t just ranking lives it’s controlling them. And it has a plan for Kael that could either save the galaxy or doom it forever. As the ranking system spirals into chaos, Kael must decide whether to destroy the algorithm, seize control of it, or transcend it entirely. In a universe where every choice is quantified, Kael’s defiance could spark a revolution—or ignite a war that will consume the stars.

With more power than the government and more influential than the church, Ben manages to be the greatest drug lord in the black market. This great power and influence comes also with unnecessary attention and draws greedy attempts amongst his associates, including the Tang dynasty. After the negotiable compliant Mr. Tang was befallen with stroke, the business was left in the amateur hands of the two sons, Wu and Li. The Tang brothers were greedy and sought the power Ben possessed. So the two brothers rage the war and it’s the Tang brothers against Ben. Along the way, Ben’s brother-Reuben- is badly injured and is admitted. Elsewhere circumstances and over burden obligations drive a man to suicide but fortunately he survives a forty floor story building drop and is admitted in the same hospital Reuben is admitted. This coincidental unplanned encounter leads to the first meet up between Brian and Ben. At very potential danger and a failed attempted assassination, Ben cooks up an insane idea and opts to hire Brian to act as Reuben temporarily. So the train wreck begins, initially Brian portrays as a humble aspiring drug accomplice but after several attempts by the Tang brothers, Ben is forced to lay low and entrusts Brian with his empire. This move changed the tables, Brian’s ambition and goal to be the best brings hell on earth for those around and loyal to Ben, especially the knights. The excessive blood spilling draws Ben from his hideout, and chaos was everywhere, worse Brian joins forces with the Tang dynasty. However Ben is determined to prove the two merged forces that he was the head for a reason. So the war escalates and eventually only one emerges the strongest.

I was born and lived inside a virtual game world, till I was tricked by the Great Administrator and got kicked out to the Real World for my bad mouth! I am Athanasios, a citizen of the virtual game world of Elysium. The world I'm living in, is a paradise or that's what everyone says. It's boring and all day I'm forced to play games like Tetris to mine virtual coins. That's the only way to buy new avatars or expand my dungeon tower, the only two things that actually matter to me. However, everything changed when I received a strange message saying I can try a new game experience. But there was a catch! Instead, I was tricked and transferred to the real world. Things aren't that much different from the virtual world: Goblins plague the villages, dragons tear down cities and adventurers try to loot dungeons. In fact, this world is better than expected! So realistic and not to mention that for the first time in my gaming life, I managed to multiclass from level-1. You see, I drank the blood of a Vampire Lord by mistake and became a vampire mage once I got here. The problem is that I wasn't meant to drink his blood and now he and his minions hunt me. At least, most of them identify as hot, so no reason to complain on that either. What troubles me however, is that there's no exit button from the Real World and the only way to get back to my world is by finishing the missions I was tasked. Warning: This novel contains harem elements, strong language and graphic violence.

Kyle had never had it easy. Orphaned young and bullied by everyone around him, he pushed through each day for one reason only—his little sister. She was critically ill, and the only thing that could save her was the legendary, impossibly expensive 'Moonlight Potion'. His one shot? Becoming a Hunter. With real power, he could finally rise above, earn enough credits, and save the only person who mattered. Everything depended on his eighteenth birthday—the day he would awaken his talent. The day everything was supposed to change. And it did... just not the way he’d hoped. While others awakened fire, shadow, and lightning... Kyle got 'Bubble'. A talent that didn't exist in any known class ranking—from mighty SS to pathetic F. Unrecorded. Unrated. Unwanted. Useless. Weak. Pathetic. That’s what they called him. No guild would take him. No party would have him. But Kyle? He just smiled. Because they didn’t understand. Not yet. 'It’s not about the talent you get. It’s about what you do with it.' Let them mock him. Let them call him useless. Armed with an unknown power and an unbreakable will, Kyle walked into the dungeon alone. The world might see him as nobody for now, but he would prove that even an unranked talent could rise—and that the underdog everyone cast aside might just become a legend.

[System loading….] [Special class unlocked] [Kaleidoscope class selected] ___________________________ After a horrific tragedy, fifteen young people's lives are suddenly taken from them. But instead of sinking into the dark abyss that is death, they find themselves being carried away to a terrifying cavern, a region beyond the grasp of death. They come to an incomprehensible divinity who makes them an offer that is both dangerous and yet full of hope: defeat the Demon King or perish into nothingness. —————————————————- They accept this dangerous offer, choosing to have another chance at life. However, the reality into which they are thrown defied all of their predictions. They were thrown into what seemed like a light novel and endowed with amazing powers, which they are taught how to use. They struggle to maintain some form of normalcy as the Demon King casts a long shadow over them. The only reprieve they can hope to find being after defeating this evil foe. ——————————————————- Journey with Finn Crest-Angel as he confronts the unanswered questions surrounding his death as he travels through this uncertain world. His quest turns into a tale of survival, self-discovery, and finding a destiny linked with bravery and sacrifice as he tries to seek the truth while also facing the approaching darkness called the demons. ________________________________ The story starts with a calm before the storm arc but i promise you it will not be boring, after the first 20 chapters where the mc finds his footing the story plots start to shine and the plans of the demons are shown more. Please comment any mistakes or suggestions you have for the book! Thank you very much!

Nathaniel "Nate" Archer was once the most feared assassin in the underworld, a man whose name was synonymous with death. For twenty years, he thrived in the shadows, eliminating targets with cold precision, leaving no trace behind. But two years ago, he walked away from it all, choosing a life of solitude in a quiet, remote town, far from the chaos and bloodshed. He thought he could finally escape his past, but some shadows never die. Nate's hard-won peace shatters when an anonymous package arrives at his doorstep, containing photos of his most secretive missions—missions that should have been forgotten. Along with the photos is a chilling message: "Welcome back, Shadow. We'll meet again soon." As mysterious threats close in, Nate realizes he is being hunted by someone who knows every detail of his past. The quiet life he built crumbles as he is forced back into the world he left behind, a world of betrayal, blood, and vengeance. But this time, the stakes are higher, and the enemy is unknown. Driven by a need to protect the life he has created, Nate must unravel the mystery of his pursuer before it's too late. He dives back into the darkness, where every move could be his last. But Nate Archer is not just a man who hides in the shadows—he is the shadow, and he will not stop until he finds the one who dares to threaten him.

"Twilight" a fictional character came from Role Playing Game called [Tales of the Legion Heroes] He was an overpowered mob character that can surpass the main character in the storyline. One day, Mr. Daisuke died officially on Earth and was reincarnated inside the body of 17 years old "Twilight" Because of an unhealthy lifestyle and bad habits like overworking his body by playing the game to pay the several million of debt from the loan shark. He was given a second chance by the God & Goddess of Asgard and summon to another world similar and at the same time different from the so-called Earth. [AETHER] 'A world that revolved around the main character!' 'If you are thinking that I was just a mob character who has no role in the storyline then you are wrong.' 'Even if I have no role in the storyline doesn't mean that I cannot surpass the main character or the protagonist.' 'I will use my profound knowledge and wisdom to clear the Impossible quest and mission.' 'I will hoard all artifacts and treasure that are found inside the dungeon.' 'I will climb the top step by step and reach the height that humankind never reached before.' 'Lastly, I will support the main character from the shadow and change their shitty ending that destroys this world.' 'I shall let the world know my name [Twilight] The Dominator, who will soon become the living legend of Nine World Realm.' 'Just hearing my name brings justice and order to the land while making enemies tremble in fear!' 'Twilight will annihilate all enemies before him!... mark as a true hero of Midgard.'

The Bully’s Reincarnation is a fast-paced fantasy drama about power, guilt, and second chances—set in a brutal magical academy where reputation is everything. Once feared as “The Tyrant,” Rafe Valemont ruled the prestigious Dominion Academy through cruelty and dominance. Arrogant, powerful, and merciless, he left behind a trail of broken lives and bitter enemies—until the day he died under mysterious circumstances. But death wasn’t the end. Kai wakes up in Rafe’s body with no memory of his past life. Burdened with the tyrant’s reputation but none of his sins, Kai is immediately met with hatred, fear, and vengeance. Students plot against him. Teachers distrust him. And shadowy factions that once served or opposed Rafe close in, believing he’s faking amnesia. As Kai begins to unravel the truth behind Rafe’s power and crimes, fragments of the tyrant’s memories begin to surface—along with dangerous instincts and whispers that tempt him to embrace the darkness again. Torn between who he is and who he was, Kai must walk a razor-thin line: prove he’s changed, or become what everyone already believes him to be. Amidst the chaos, a quiet girl named Lina sees through the monster’s mask. Her loyalty may be the key to saving him—or breaking him completely. With betrayal lurking in every shadow and the academy itself built on deadly secrets, Kai must decide whether to forge a new path… or finish what Rafe started.

“Three Systems. Three Paths. One Mystery.” In a world that seems ordinary, three individuals unlock extraordinary powers through enigmatic Systems that promise them strength, skills, and influence. • Isa, brash and ambitious, sees the System as a stepping stone to ultimate power. His goals are larger than life: he wants to rise above everyone, from the schoolyard to the world stage. • Azlan, disciplined and focused, uses his System to honor his father’s legacy as a boxing champion, striving to prove himself in the ring and beyond. • The third System user? A shadow in the distance. No one knows who they are or what they want, but their presence looms over Isa and Azlan, tying their fates together in ways they can’t yet understand. As they grow from rivals to adults in a world increasingly shaped by their actions, Isa and Azlan’s clashing ambitions will drive them to ally, betray, and fight. Along the way, the Systems’ true purpose, and why they were chosen, will begin to unravel—threatening to shake the foundation of everything they know. This isn’t just a story of strength and ambition. It’s about the cost of power, the allure of destiny, and the battle to define what it means to lead. Key Features: • A mix of Solo Leveling-style progression, intense rivalries, and long-term world-building. • Characters who grow and change over years, evolving into leaders, heroes, or villains. • A deep mystery: Why were they chosen? And who controls the Systems? • Themes of ambition, loyalty, and the sacrifices demanded by power.