Shadow And Bone

The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow In the city of Tenebrous, where magic converge, a young apprentice named Kael Darkhaven discovers he's the chosen one, destined to unravel the mysteries of the elusive shadow. The dark entity known only as Umbra or the devourer has haunted the city for years, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. As Kael delves deeper into the mysteries of Umbra, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten his very existence. Guided by his enigmatic mentor, Caleb Thorne, Kael must navigate the treacherous world of Tenebrous, where powerful corporations and organizations wield control. With stakes escalating, Kael faces a maelstrom of forces vying for control of Umbra's power. The Archon, a mysterious figure shrouded in shadow, seems to manipulate the strings from behind the scenes, but their true intentions remain unknown. At every turn, Kael edges closer to the truth, yet the shadows deepen, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. Can he triumph over the darkness within and without, or will the shadow consume him, forever trapping Tenebrous in eternal darkness? I attest that "The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow" is an original work, and any similarities to existing works are unintentional.

Seven years ago, a dark giant shadow visited my house and killed my mother. It changed me, forever. Four years later, after the Mega Human experiment 2.0 went wrong, I became a mutant. I became.... "Shadow Man!" "The boy behind the shadow has been identified as..." "Jude Rutherford! Seventeen year old high school boy..." "Is he Shadow Man?" When the mutant who killed my mother appeared again to destroy me, I knew being Shadow Man was not just my hobby. It was my destiny. Now I must protect everyone I love. And I must find out why my mother died. Who was the dark shadow? And why did he come for her? I must find out all these while hiding my second identity.

Luther Cain was the long-lost heir to Cain Global, a billionaire empire run by a father who would do anything to keep power. Luther is framed, disowned, and forced to go into hiding. He disappears from the world and is thought to be dead. But he trains, learns, and builds the Shadow Syndicate in secret. This is a secret network that can take down the most powerful people. He thinks carefully about every move he makes, every alliance is a weapon, and every betrayal makes him want to get his legacy back. Celeste, his childhood friend and ally, breaks free from her father's grip and joins Luther's mission. She risks everything to tell the truth about the dark side of the Cain empire. Luther learns that beating his enemies is just the beginning; staying alive in the chaos he has caused will be much harder. Corporate wars turn into street fights, and ambition and family loyalty are at odds with each other. In a world where power can bend reality and secrets are worth killing for, Luther’s rise from the shadows becomes more than a fight for inheritance it’s a war against fate itself.

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When faced with the impeding doom of Scria, First Prince Elrand Daewynd, possibly one of the the strongest 'hero' alive decides to. . .do nothing? In fact, his desire to help it along far outweighs and impulse to protect it. He hates Scria, and every 'hero' alive would second that. Therefore, Elrand decides to take a front seat and watch the destruction of Scria, all while relaxing himself and remaining neutral. He however, is faced with a harsh reality, there is no nuetral zones in between warring entities. . .

In the dystopian City of Shadows, ruled by oppressive corporations, Blade, a young and fearless street gang leader, emerges as a beacon of hope. Leading her crew, the Neon Reapers, Blade fights against the chaos and addiction caused by a mysterious drug sweeping the streets. Vowing to put an end to its distribution, Blade embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the drug and dismantle the powerful syndicate responsible. As Blade delves deeper into the city's underbelly, she uncovers dark secrets that tie the drug to the corrupt corporate elite. Her determination grows stronger as she realizes the depth of the conspiracy and the need for justice. Along the way, Blade forms unlikely alliances with an underground resistance group, rallying marginalized communities to rise up against the corporations. The battle for justice intensifies as Blade and her crew infiltrate the syndicate's lair, facing deadly traps and fierce opposition. They retrieve crucial data, narrowly escaping capture. Betrayal strikes from within, challenging Blade's leadership and forcing her to confront the traitor. The Neon Reapers launch a daring assault on a heavily fortified corporate facility, aiming to disrupt the drug's production and distribution. In the final climactic battle, Blade confronts the syndicate's ruthless kingpin, testing her resolve and pushing her to her limits. With victory achieved, Blade works to rebuild the city, establishing a new order based on justice and equality. The Neon Reapers' legacy lives on, inspiring a new generation of fighters against oppression, ensuring that the lessons learned from their struggle are never forgotten.

“His bones were empty… or so they thought. Until the dead began to speak.” After being publicly shamed, humiliated, and discarded by the noble wife who once pretended to love him, Elias Dray uncovers the corruption rotting the kingdom from the inside: children’s bone-cores drained to feed the rich. Now, armed with ancient magic that can warp bone, bend fate, and resurrect forgotten power, Elias will rise from exile… and every noble who once mocked him will learn that even bones remember betrayal. A tale of magic, vengeance, destiny, and the quiet boy who becomes a legend feared by kings.

In a modern world powered by bone magic, Chris Oakwood is a healer mocked as “bone-empty,” abused by nobles, and discarded by his own wife in a brutal public betrayal. Broken and banished to a corpse-wash house, Chris tries to survive the endless screams of bones only he can hear. But when a deadly plague spreads through the kingdom, Chris becomes the last hope, and the last threat. His buried Bonekeeper blood awakens, granting him the ability to rewrite life itself. The nobles who destroyed his clan want him dead. The people call him a miracle or a monster. Jenna fears him more than she ever feared losing him. As Chris rises from broken healer to unstoppable power, the kingdom trembles. Because if he ever embraces the full truth of what he is… he could save the world, or burn it to its foundations.

Coral Haller, a soldier in a special government division dedicated to hunting supernatural anomalies, reluctantly takes on a mission at a house flagged as a magical anomaly, despite being on leave. Tragedy strikes when his team is decimated, and Coral faces certain death, only to wake up in a hospital, confronted by a blind man and an AI. Given a choice between life as an experiment, which would ensure his family's safety and revive his comatose mother, or a peaceful death, Coral chooses life. He awakens in a new world, tasked with survival against monstrous raids, discovering a system in his head to aid his growth. Transported as a refugee to a school named Logia, Coral must learn magic and prepare for the king’s army against the dreaded Balmox.

"Daddy?" The small voice stopped Logan Hayes in his tracks, and his heart skipped a beat. He turned to face the boy staring up at him with wide eyes, eyes that reflected his own. "What did you call me?" Logan asked, his voice thick with disbelief and surprise, he has been waiting all his life for someone to call him a dad. "You're back?" Maya Dawson’s voice cut through the air, tense with shock and an unmistakable hint of anger. Logan turned slowly, meeting the gaze of the woman he had spent five years dreaming of. "I never wanted to leave." His words came out as a plea, filled with emotion. Maya shook her head, with a cold tone. "You didn't just leave, Logan. You disappeared." Logan stepped closer, narrowing his eyes. "You think I abandoned you? It was your family, Maya. They forced me out. I fought my way back for you only to find you married to someone else." Her voice wavered as she whispered, "You have no right to come back and disrupt my life now. Richard is my husband." Logan's voice dropped to a low, intense whisper. "Is he my son?" Maya’s silence told him everything. Five years ago, Logan Hayes was forced out of Maya Dawson’s life, pressured by her powerful family into walking away from their marriage. Once a struggling dock worker and the illegitimate son of the Carlton family, Logan left without a word, leaving Maya heartbroken and convinced he had abandoned her.