Shadow And Bone

Otis Vale loved Cara Harrington enough to die for her. He donated his bone marrow not once, but twice—the second time almost killing himself—all to save the woman he loved. She married him out of pity. Her family used him like dirt. When Otis's mother lay dying and he begged for help, Cara handed him divorce papers. Her family beat him bloody. Her new lover kicked him in the face. And Cara herself whipped him until his back split open, then threw him out in the rain like garbage. They thought they had broken him. They were wrong. That night, an ancient power sleeping in Otis's bloodline awakened. Now he has the strength to crush every enemy. The skill to heal the dying. And the will to make everyone who ever looked down on him kneel.

🏆[No.1 "Hard to Put Down" of "The Legendary Urban Man" Contest]🏆 A wife who thinks with her vagina and thinks the worst of her husband, a mother-in-law who twists words for her own benefit, a father-in-law who’s a multi-millionaire but is stingier than a beggar, and many more in-laws who can spew empty words much better than any popular politician out there. And there’s rarely anything they all ever agree on, except when it comes to mocking their one and only son-in-law to the point they put the workers in their villa above him. They take out all their frustrations on him and humiliate him to the bone and beyond at every possible opportunity. However, like the inevitable judgment day, the day their reality turns upside down inches closer, the same day when the wife’s ego gets eaten and the in-laws' faces turn ashen as a newborn calf’s first poop, and that’s just the start of a savvy show.

The world ended when the first Shadow Gate opened, creating a path to a supernatural realm where monsters and all kinds of supernatural beings exist. At sixteen, Elion was already dying from an illness caused by the havoc. To save him, his mother sacrificed everything… even her life just for him to have a chance for survival. And when Elion finally had the chance to enter the Shadow Realm, he didn't awaken just power, he awakened something far worse, dark and terrifying. Will he use these powers for good or let the darkness consume him?

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

The world of martial arts was shocked by the emergence of a young man who inherited the legendary supernatural power of the highest level of the martial arts. But not owned by a white sect figure, but by a young man who massacred in the name of revenge for his family, who had been killed. A scandal involving most of the white sect figures. His actions earned him the title of Death Shadow Warrior, and people in the martial world regard him as a terrifying and vicious ghost. Until finally he discovered the fact that the white sect figure was only trapped by the ambition of someone who wanted to rule the martial world. Would the Death Shadow with his Seven Divine Gates still be a slayer? Or he will become a hero for the martial world, which is facing a great disaster from the evil mastermind.

In an ancient cultivation world dominated by alliances between humans and mythical beasts, a young man named Lin Ardent, initially considered mediocre, stumbles upon a discovery that changes his destiny: an ancient scroll containing a forbidden cultivation technique, the "Beast Empress Transformation Art." This technique is not merely a taming method; it allows Lin to transform his mythical beasts into stunning female humanoid forms, who then become combat partners, cultivation partners, and even integral parts of his spiritual power. Lin's first transformation, which turns a loyal Shadow Serpent into a mesmerizing Shadow Empress, marks the beginning of an unexpected journey, catapulting his power exponentially and igniting the promise of unprecedented strength. However, this power comes with a dark shadow from the past. The "Beast Empress Transformation Art" has been banned by the gods for thousands of years, after a cultivator in a bygone era nearly created an invincible army of beast goddesses, threatening the balance of the cosmos. As Lin Ardent gradually builds his "legion" of beast Empresses, drawing attention from powerful factions and even divine entities, he must grapple with the technique's legacy. The cultivation world, unprepared for the rise of a new "Beast Sovereign," begins to see him as a threat that must be eradicated, forcing him and his Empresses to fight for their very existence.

Joshua Reed gave everything to the woman he loved. For six years, he worked himself to the bone, fed her family, built their home, and sacrificed every dream for their happiness. In return, they betrayed him. His wife cheated with the man she called her cousin. Her family treated him like a slave. And when the apocalypse came, they murdered him for the shelter he built with his own hands. But death isn't the end. Joshua wakes up 15 days before doomsday with all his memories intact, and a legendary Doomsday Shelter System. This time, he divorces his treacherous wife, claims a $100 million fortune, and begins constructing the strongest shelter on Earth. As toxic rain falls, monsters evolve, and civilization collapses, survivors will beg for a place behind his walls. His ex-wife thinks she's fighting for half his fortune. She has no idea that, when the world ends, money won't buy food, safety, or a second chance. Only Joshua's shelter can. And the people who betrayed him? They'll discover that the greatest punishment isn't death... It's being left outside when doomsday begins.

In a realm covered in darkness and despair, two figures emerge to shape the course of destiny: Royce, now imbued with newfound power and harbouring a thirst for vengeance, and Grimnar, consumed by a relentless fury fueled by the injustice done to his mother. Together, they invent evil schemes, rallying allies and amassing forces to perform their malevolent designs, casting a shadow of fear over the land. Yet amidst the looming shadow of impending doom, glimmers of hope flicker in the hearts of unexpected heroes. Undaunted by the encroaching darkness, they stand resolute, determined to defy the overwhelming odds stacked against them. As the machinations of evil unfold and the stakes escalate, the world trembles on the brink of destruction. Will the forces of hatred triumph, plunging the realm into eternal night? Or will the unbeatable spirit of courage and resilience prevail, brightening the path to salvation and restoring light to a world besieged by shadows?

Introvert!? Me!? The hell am I an introvert? I stay indoors all day because I am afraid of getting my butt kicked. Until I contract my beast, I won’t be walking freely. This is a promise I made to myself. My name is Ryder, and I am black-marked. The planet where I live is dominated by summoners. If you guessed it, then you are right—we contract beasts from the Astral Shadow Plain and summon them at will after successfully forming a contract. A mark appears on the left shoulder of every human after a period of maturity, a mark given by the beast that chooses you. There are five different types of marks—the brown, the orange, the red, the black, and lastly, the white. Of all the markings, I was marked black. I was chosen by a supreme demon monarch of the Astral Shadow Plain—the Dracogon. There was only a 0.5 percent chance for me to survive the contraction process. However, with a slight twist in the original outcome, contracting a creature from the black-marked plain was nothing compared to the catastrophe I caused shortly after—I opened a link between the beasts of the Astral Shadow Plain and the planet of humans, Terra. Everyone on my planet has been endangered because of me. The fact that no one knows when the link will trigger and cause a breach that pours mindless creatures into my world makes it all the more unsettling. Now, with no other choice, I have to find a way to resolve the mistake I made—alone, just like I caused it.

Synopsis/Blurb In the fog-shrouded early 1900s, former detective Thomas Blackwood receives a distressing letter from his estranged brother, Elijah, beckoning him to the enigmatic Shadow Isle. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother's plea, Thomas embarks on a perilous journey to the Ghostly Archipelago, accompanied by his steadfast assistant, Amelia West, and the weathered Captain Jonathan Pike. Upon their arrival, they encounter the sinister Marcus Graves, a wealthy landowner with a chilling hold over the island and its inhabitants. Despite warnings to leave, Thomas presses on, driven by a thirst for redemption and justice. As Thomas delves into the island's murky past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each revelation bringing him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. Haunted by visions of his brother and tormented by the restless spirits that roam the island, Thomas races against time to unravel the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago. But as tensions rise and alliances are tested, Thomas realizes that nothing is as it seems on Shadow Isle. Beneath the surface of deception and darkness lies a truth more sinister than he could have ever imagined—one that threatens to consume him and all who dare to uncover it. In a pulse-pounding showdown on the windswept cliffs of Shadow Isle, Thomas must confront Marcus Graves and the malevolent forces that seek to destroy him. With the help of Amelia and his newfound allies, Thomas must face his own demons and confront the ghosts of his past if he is to survive the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago.