tragedy

This story begins during the canon timeline, bridges world-breaking events, and continues past the series finale. Dracule Marya Zaleska has always lived in the shadow of her father, Dracule Mihawk, the world’s greatest swordsman. But Marya is no ordinary heir to a legendary name. Gifted with the enigmatic Oni-Oni no Mi (Mist-Mist Fruit), she wields the power to summon spectral apparitions and manipulate the veil between the living and the dead. Yet, this power is both a blessing and a curse, as it binds her to a destiny she does not yet understand. Determined to escape her father’s towering legacy, Marya sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, a woman shrouded in mystery who sacrificed herself to protect a secret so profound it could shake the foundations of the world. Along the way, Marya discovers fragments of her mother’s past—clues that lead her to ancient ruins, forgotten battles, and a conspiracy that ties her family to the origins of the Devil Fruits themselves. As Marya delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she navigates treacherous seas, faces off against ruthless enemies, and uncovers the truth about the Mist-Mist Fruit’s dark origins. But the closer Marya gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her parents’ sacrifices were not just for her sake—they were to protect the world from a looming catastrophe. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Marya must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether to embrace her Mist-Mist powers or reject them to forge her own path. "Dracule Marya Zaleska: Oni Phantom - Devil Fruit Origins" is a tale of legacy, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In a world where the past and present collide, Marya’s journey will reveal the secrets her parents died to protect and challenge her to rise above the shadows of her name to become a legend in her own right. Will she uncover the truth in time to save the world, or will the weight of her legacy consume her? #FinalSaga #PostCanon #BridgeLore #PostTimeskip #CanonExpansion #WorldBuilding #HighWordCount #DailyUpdate

A girl named Red wants to exact her revenge on a man who has ruined her life; she continues her search accompanied by her companion, Alice. They are no ordinary humans; they are ‘Fables’—the name given to those who possess a weapon called ‘Everafter’, a weapon whose capabilities sometimes defy human understanding. They will be given missions by Mother, and whilst carrying out these missions, they will encounter many other Fables who will become both friends and foes. Life as a Fable does not guarantee a dignified existence or widespread popularity; they will frequently encounter people who dislike them. And they must continue to survive despite being hated by people they do not even know.

After awakening from his once-wanted eternal rest, Oren finds himself slowly fading away, hopeless and yet still living. Before he could finally die, his survival instincts kicked in, and when he next awoke, he found himself in another world. There, once divine, he finds himself mortal amongst humans in a Ruined Realm where Enlightenment is seen as natural and creatures roam freely, one of many being Erols. Yet beyond its strange inhabitants and unnatural phenomena lie mysterious connections to divinity. Armed with knowledge from a different world, Oren struggles to understand what remains familiar. His growing desire for understanding only makes his life increasingly perilous.

They called him a demon. They spat on him in the streets. They let him eat alone for twelve years. And when the Heavenly Screen flashed across the sky—showing Naruto Uzumaki as the man who would end everything—the first thing he whispered wasn't rage or vengeance. It was: "Why didn't anyone tell me my parents died for me?" This isn't a story about a hero turning evil. It's about a boy who loved too hard in a world that only taught him how to bleed. And when the screen revealed everything Konoha buried—the lies, the cover-ups, the bodies in the basement—Naruto didn't become a monster. He just stopped pretending to be their hero.

The boys summoned from Earth were meant to be heroes. Instead, they became slaves. Branded as expendable weapons by the empire that summoned them, the group later known as the Strays survives through rebellion, escape, and bloodshed. Freedom comes at a cost—and now powerful nobles, mercenary orders, and kingdoms hunt the runaway summons who were never meant to live. Armed with stolen magic and hard-earned scars, the Strays travel a continent consumed by war, searching for one impossible prize: a way back to Earth. But in a world that profits from their existence, escaping may mean tearing down the very empires that control it.

"Hey! Why did you undress?" I said without glancing at him, only to hear his genuine and humorous laugh. "What happened to you? Why do you look so scared? Oh, come on, don't you dare think nasty of me". Again, with his joyful and teasing laughter. I just shut my mouth and ignored him. I focused my glare on the floor, shivering cold in my sopping wet dress. "Didn’t you say you wanted to stay for a while, and that you don't want to go home yet? It's not good for you to stay in your soaked dress for very long. I'm serious, and I don't want you to get hypothermia. So, you'd better slip off that gown and hang it on the railing to dry a little. Doesn't it feel heavy?" He looks serious, delivering his point. He's probably right, but that seems uncomfortable. Disrobing in front of Ziggy while ogling over his naked body, it feels so awkward to me. He is my best friend, my hero, and if there is something that is most important in my life, it is to not lose him. I tried hard not to fall in love with him because they say relationships are complicated, and being in love with your best friend and failing hurts double time. What if it's too late for me to realize that he is more than just a best friend, but really my first and only true love? DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL ADULT READERS. VIEW AT YOUR DISCRETION. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

“Time is knowledge, and history is knowledge, but oftentimes a mystery of knowledge and the epitome of time. And madness eats when one consumes by it. As such, time is but motion, for the moment you move, your hand creates past, present and to the future.” –Archsage Azageis– Time is not a river. It is a road… and everyone walks it without knowing where it ends. Invited— when Natalak is drawn from his world and set upon that road, he is not given a mission or a crown but free will of choosing. He instead, he is placed into Vashkeil, a land governed by systems older than morality itself. Vashkeil is a land of guilds, gods, and empires bound together by trade, magic, and fragile balance. As wars rise and ancient forces stir, and unseen mechanism turns, Natalak moves through the conflict himself moving through wars he did not begin and decisions he cannot escape. It follows a man who doesn’t seek power. Rather, he seeks understanding. This is not a tale of conquest, but of traversal. And on this travel draws many things. The Traveler’s Time is a slow-burning epic about existence, consequence, and the cost of asking “why.”. It tells a man who walks the road between law and chaos, fate and destiny, searching for meaning in a world where every answer carries a cost.

Kazuki Tanaka, a typical young adult living in modern-day Japan, leads a mundane life working a part-time job and immersing himself in his hobbies. Little does he know that his life is about to take a dramatic turn when he steps into his apartment after a long day. Complaining about the monotony of his job, Kazuki picks up his bag, which contains his laptop and other groceries. As he opens the door to his apartment and flicks on the lights, he briefly closes his eyes, expecting the familiar sight of his living room. But when Kazuki opens his eyes, he is no longer in his small apartment. Instead, he finds himself standing in a vast space bathed in daylight, with a grand mansion looming before him.

Zixin of Longevity, a young man born of the Longevity Bloodline, craves to understand. His curiosity is like a bottomless well waiting to be delved into for answers that loom. Awakening his ability at the young age of fourteen, he saved himself from death's grasp but what awaited him was three years of failure. Yet his efforts remained futile, shattered by reality's cruelty like a vase meeting its end. A child destined to become a pawn, his fate is predetermined by others' will. Deciding to pursue knowledge and satisfy his curiosity, his life continued to change. Triggering a plan set by the masterminds, and falling into a series of unfortunate events with perseverance as the key, and his desire to learn as the path, he walked a road of wisdom. -------------------------------------------------- I post chapters every Sunday of every week.

People often go back in time with the memories of past... But what happens to someone regresses into past without the knowledge of it. This story follows the "boy" who is stuck in a time loop but unlike the the protagonist, he has forgotten everything, even the memories of past as he continued living on a normal life. However his body refuses to forget as it curses him to live on. ========= Join Discord: https://discord.gg/erXC6JYdtQ  =========

In a distant past, the seven Ancestral Beasts clashed, and the blood they spilled rained onto the entire plane, infecting humans and animals alike, making them part of their powerful bloodlines. As a small village’s hunter, Liam was unaware of the consequences of that legendary battle. His sole goal was to become a cultivator to gain the strength and resources he needed to avenge his family. Yet, when Liam’s Ancestral Bloodline awakened, he uncovered a connection between his family’s killers and the Dragon King, a connection that could expand his revenge to the entire Kingdom. -------------------- Discord link: https://discord.gg/mefzf3aQJ8 Instagram: eocnovels X: @EoCNovels Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com

Light can illuminate a dark room but it will never get rid of the darkness, it’ll only make it seem like it is no longer there. People despise it but what’s so wrong with darkness? That’s where I was born

In the Kingdom of Fiore, magic is everything. After a mysterious tragedy leaves him with nothing, five-year-old Albion Ebonveil finds himself dragged into the infamous Phantom Lord Guild—a place where strength determines your worth and weakness is met with cruelty. Surrounded by dangerous mages, violent rivalries, and children forced to grow up far too soon, Albion must learn to survive in a guild that was never meant to raise a child. Along the way, he forges unlikely bonds with those around him, uncovering the truth behind his mysterious Innate Magic, the secrets of the Ebonveil Clan, and the darkness hidden within himself. This is not a tale of an overpowered hero. It is the story of a broken child struggling to find his place in one of Fiore's darkest guilds—where every battle, every friendship, and every choice shapes the person he will one day become.

"Wisdom, There you are! We need to do this quickly before anyone notices." Valor says as he motions for her to approach. "I'm surprised you agreed to help with this." Gluttony adds with a cruel smile. "I never would have thought the God of Wisdom would be the one to give us aid." Wisdom merely nods at his words. "Now, this is it! That nutjob from the far continent has made some crazy monsters before, but this one is the cream of the crop." Valor says as he points to a large egg on the ground. Wisdom nods again. "You know, I thought you'd be as excited as I am about this? Endless war and power; we'll have full control of the system once this thing begins its rampage." Knowledge raises her hands in the air and shakes them unenthusiastically. "As sarcastic as ever I see. Well, whatever. Place your hand here and help us with the seal." She does as she's told and a huge beam of light descends upon the egg; but her attention is elsewhere. Using the ceremony as a distraction, Knowledge brings lost souls from other worlds and implants them in unsuspecting inhabitants. She can see it. Tiny seeds of change are being sewn while no one notices.

"What if, some day or night a demon were to steal after you into your loneliest loneliness and say to you: 'That life as you now see and have seen it, you will have to live it once more and innumerable times more....'" Finding himself inside a novel he was reading. 'He' is thrown unprepared into a daunting situation, bearing the burden of a Name no one should bear. Keeping the story under control will be the least of his worries, as he teeters on the edge of becoming the World's enemy. It is said that a price is always exacted for what Fate bestows... yet Fate can be cruel sometimes.

One Winged Devil... Angel of Death... Monster... They all called him with these titles after he descended to Gehenna in rage and killed countless demons. She was just a girl who often dreamt of an angel with emerald eyes, spreading out his silvery white wings and ascending to the sky... One day, angels started falling from the sky. He fell in her backyard, and to her surprise, he treated her as if she was more precious than anything the world can offer him...

    When her father, emperor Baron Reyes, gets murdered by an unknown killer, Zeya Reyes, his outlawed daughter, was immediately set to be the next heir to the throne as the Empress of Stygia, the land of everlasting shadows. Once back in her home nation, Zeya finally sees with her own eyes of the terror this monster has caused and sets out to put an end to it as her last promise to her late father. In order to do this however, Zeya has no choice but to rekindle her relationship with a particular Kaxarene named Varen Edevane, the infamous emperor of Stygia's neighboring nation, Exousia, known for his ruthlessness both on and off the battlefield.     However, as much as is it against the princess's wishes, Varen too needs her help to resolve the same issue happening in his own empire, with countless innocent people unjustly murdered by the very same monster responsible for Baron's death.     As the mayhem caused by this mysterious creature continue to grow larger, Zeya and Varen have no choice but to set aside their differences and work together to bring back the peace their nations fought so hard to keep after the war. Throughout their journey, ancient and uncovered secrets will reveal itself as the pair band together to defeat their common enemy, causing massive shifts in their perspectives of one another. Can love between these two individuals be rekindled even after the hurt, loss, and betrayal they've caused one another? Will they be able to put an end to this monster's wrath successfully, or will their lengthy past be too compelling of an obstacle to do so?

After a mysterious death, Mystic Fire is given a second chance at life by a powerful otherworldly entity, but with a warning: he will be the last soul ever granted this power. Reborn as a struggling high school student with no parents, no money, and barely enough food to survive, Mystic tries to endure his miserable life while hiding the pain of his past. His only source of warmth is Luna Frost, his insane and clingy childhood friend who refuses to leave his side. But as Mystic begins another year at Satoshi Academy, strange memories and unanswered questions surrounding his previous life begin to surface. What was the true reason behind his death, and why was he chosen for rebirth? His ordinary school life is about to become anything but ordinary.

This is the afterstory of a protagonist who regressed back to his life before calamity, but in a situation where the world does not have the things that would lead to any such calamity this time around. Everything is peaceful as it once was, and it will remain to be this way. He did everything he could in his previous life for freedom, and in the end it was just given to him by pure chance. Suddenly without anything to fight against after so long of having his norm be tradgety and war, having forgotten what it was like to live a peaceful life, the only thing that's stopping him from living the life he wants is himself. Struggling with more inner struggles than what has been mapped out by psychologists, he must gain the awareness and faith to bridge the gap between his current dillemas and the ideal version of himself that is capable of appreciating the little and peaceful things once again.