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Nightmares don't end. They layer. When reality fractures, the chosen few are pulled into worlds that shouldn't exist—each one a nightmare more twisted than the last. A warrior sacrifices everything to hold back the darkness. A prisoner fights for survival in a world of endless shadow. A girl loses herself piece by piece, becoming something hollow. A weapon walks the world, carrying stolen power it doesn't understand. Every story is connected. Every nightmare runs deeper. As the layers peel back, the truth emerges: some were never meant to wake up. Some were never real to begin with. And the ones pulling the strings have been playing this game far longer than anyone knows. Ash Eyes is a dark fantasy thriller where protagonists change, realities shift, and survival means sacrificing everything—including yourself. Psychological horror • Multiple POVs • Nested narratives • Nothing is what it seems • this also has graphic violence and body horror • psychological Trauma and identity loss • dark fantasy themes • character death and transformation

A powerful devil, once sealed by a legendary hero, is slowly preparing its return to devour the world. As darkness begins to rise again, three ordinary boys are drawn into a fate far greater than themselves.

In the span of a single month, Elara Jones watched her life go from the charts to the courtroom. ​Now, Elara is being sued by her former manager and trial-by-media has already found her guilty. When her past relationship is dragged into the spotlight and she’s publicly accused of being the killer of her ex, the world expects her to fight. But Elara is hollowed out, her fire replaced by a cold, haunting silence. Instead of clearing her name, she simply stops caring. Letting her new manager handle it all. ​Isla Matthews. Known in the industry as "The Fixer". She is the woman you hire when the fire is too big to put out. She comes into Elara’s life as her new manager with a single objective: scrub the scandal and resurrect the star. ​Isla has one rule: No feelings attached. She’s disciplined, logical, and detached. But one look at the broken, defiant Elara turns her world into complete nonsense. The attraction is immediate and dangerous. As Isla works to piece Elara’s reputation back together, she finds herself wanting her. Something that could ruin her entirely. ​But the "Fall from Grace" wasn't an accident. As they get closer, Elara begins to uncover the jagged truth behind her ruin. It wasn't just bad luck or a former manager’s greed, it was a calculated hit. ​When the mask finally falls, Elara must decide, and if Isla is part of the world that betrayed her, can their "relationship" survive the truth? Because Isla Matthews may not just be fixing the disaster. She may be part of it.

Elara’s first life crashed hard. Cruel tricks ruined her name, broke her dreams, and turned the whole entertainment world against her. Friends betrayed her. Lovers sold her out. Everyone she trusted stabbed her in the back. The pain piled up until she felt trapped with no way out. One night, she couldn’t take it anymore. She walked to a river and ended it all in the cold, quiet water. Later, proof came out. Messages. Recordings. Everything showed she had been framed. People posted apologies online. But it was too late. She was already gone. The universe, though, clearly has a twisted sense of humor. Because somehow, Elara came back. She woke up in her own past, every awful memory still sharp in her head. Right then she made a promise she would never break: protect her grandfather no matter what, and never let anyone push her to that dark place again. This time she steps into the entertainment world with her head high. She trains harder, sings better, fights smarter. The same people who once crushed her? Now they get to feel the pressure. Love? Not happening. Her heart is locked tight. But why is it that as she rises and shines brighter, handsome, powerful men start circling her—guys who never even glanced at her in her previous life. The actor smiled at her during a press interview, leaned closer, and said softly, “We should have dinner sometime.” The footballer sent flowers so big they blocked her room door. The surgeon she met at a charity event checked her pulse and then forgot to let go of her wrist. The singer she collaborated with kept calling her name during rehearsals, as if the mic could not hear him well enough. Elara stared at the ceiling one night and sighed. She only wanted to sing. Why did everyone look like they wanted to adopt her, date her, or both? But the worst one came after a concert. The lights had just gone off. Her ears were still ringing. Sweat clung to her neck. She had barely stepped backstage when a shadow blocked her path. She looked up. The CEO of the greatest company in Aurelia stood there. The same man who once said her voice was “not worth investing in.” The same man who had made her life a living hell. Now he held her wrist gently, but firmly. “Let’s talk,” he said. Elara blinked. “About… sponsorship?” “No,” he replied calmly. “About marriage.” Her brain froze. “…What?” “I will give you everything,” he continued, as if asking for a glass of water. “Resources. Protection. Freedom to sing. Become my wife.” Elara stared at him, her mouth open, her thoughts running in circles. This was not how it was supposed to be. Why was the world now skipping steps? NB: This story is set in a fictional world. Aurelia is a country. Solmere, Veston, and Starfall City are the three capital cities of Aurelia. Other cities, such as Lorien and Crelou, are smaller cities. * * * * * Contains few queer characters, messy relationships, slow-burn romance, and some dark themes.

Arthur found himself in the Marvel Movie Universe! "But appearing right on a battlefield amidst a hail of bullets, what kind of start is that?" "And why is my golden finger the Disassembler from DNF?" [Equipment Disassembled Successfully!] [Advanced Sniper Rifle Shooting Experience *100] [Equipment Disassembled Successfully!] [Advanced Martial Arts Experience *100] [Equipment Disassembled Successfully!] [Brilliant Battle Soul, can enhance physical attribute strength!] "Can it enhance to a level stronger than the gods?" [That's just the starting point!] "Then let's keep disassembling!" "..." (Hey Guys, I am translating this novel here and I will try to maintain a good quality for my translated chapters. For everyone's confirmation, I am translating it with my own efforts and I am not copying it from other websites. So give me your reviews and tell me if you like it)

Sana is an elite Indian Police officer , trained to handle riots and high-pressure cases with a heart of steel. But behind the uniform, she is a dreamer who finds her only peace in the soulful voice of South Korea's biggest superstar, Park Woonseok. When Sana finally travels to Seoul, a chaotic collision at Gyeongbokgung Palace changes everything. She doesn't see a "National Monument"; she sees a rude, masked stranger who needs a lesson in manners. Woonseok is the "Prince of Seoul," trapped in a cage of fame and loneliness. For years, no one has looked at him as a person-until he crashes into a girl with mahogany eyes who calls him an "idiot" and chases him across a busy street just to return his wallet. Intrigued by the girl who doesn't scream his name, Woonseok weaves a web of lies to stay near her. He tells her he's a "friend" of the star she loves, promising her a private meeting that will change her life forever. The Officer. The Idol. The Lie. As the "Butterfly" from India and the "Star" of Seoul move closer, the truth threatens to burn the bridge between them. When the mask finally falls, will their love be the ultimate harmony-or a forbidden crime? A Cross-Cultural Romance | Secret Identity | K-Pop Stardom | Slow Burn Official Entry for the Spirity Awards 2026

In his previous world, X was a feared and brilliant criminal. He led a massive criminal organization, possessed sharp strategic intelligence, and had enough power to challenge entire nations. Though ruthless, he lived by his own principles and morals. One day, after completing a fantasy war game in his free time he transmigrates into that very world. But not as the hero. He awakens in the body of Kael Frost, the game's final villain. In the original game, Kael was a noble born into the Frost Dukedom, which was the strongest after the royal family. He had no interest in training or holding his families legacy despite being the heir to the House Frost. He was a prime example of a spoiled noble brat. Seeing his constant failures and pathetic state, his family especially his father Castor Frost started to neglect him entirely. Discussions were held to appoint Kael's younger brother Kevin as the heir to the Dukedom. Enraged by his family's actions Kael began to behave in more pathetic ways as some sort of revenge. His relations with everyone started to deteriorate further and a public conflict during a grand banquet marked his complete breakdown from his household. Soon after, Kael disappeared from the society. A year later, driven by hatred and despair, he performed a forbidden ritual that granted him immense power in exchange for his emotions and sanity. The ritual succeeded, but turned him into a psychopathic mass murderer. Though powerful enough to nearly defeat the protagonist in the final arc, he ultimately lost due to his madness and the hero's many allies. That was how the game ended. This time, the transmigration happens after the ritual is completed. X inherits Kael's fully awakened powers while retaining his sanity, intelligence, and fragments of emotion from his previous life. With strength untouched by madness, he becomes far more dangerous than Kael ever was. 2 years later as admissions begin for the prestigious Namda Academy, the villain re-enters the world stage. Nobles are accepted automatically, while commoners must pass exams that test intellect, psychology, and potential. With knowledge of the game's future and the mind of a genius strategist, the final boss steps onto a new path. *** Discord Name- TheDevil_Supreme Discord Server Link- https://discord.gg/rMPpN8HEaw (New updated Link)

It's ,an imagination of the events of Resident Evil Requiem 9.In particular, the next one's. It will follow the story of the life of both: Emily and Grace and changes that are following their life.

Ivy Caine needed a way out of her miserly broke life. She had just quit her job hoping something better would figure itself out before reality caught up with her and her scraps of savings ran out, when a mysterious envelope slid under her door. No return address. Just her name in expensive ink and an invitation to Velvet House — the city's most secretive establishment where the powerful come to make deals that never see daylight. The pay is life changing. The catch is everything else. The moment Ivy walks through those doors, Aiden Vale notices her. Cold. Controlled. Devastatingly calm. He owns the building, runs the room without raising his voice, and looks at her like he's been expecting her for a very long time. Because he has. Her mother vanished from Velvet House sixteen years ago leaving behind secrets that powerful people have been burying ever since. Someone has been watching Ivy for months. And the man she's falling for is either going to save her life or destroy it. She just doesn't know which yet.

Protagonist name: Unknown Nick name: Continue reading the story to find out. In a world where the cursed are mostly feared, our nameless protagonist finds himself drawn to such. After witnessing a devastating flame that could only belong to a cursed individual, he abandons his ordinary life and joins a dangerous organisation. -just to find her. But in a place where power decides everything, getting close to her means climbing through blood, secrets, and death. And he… doesn’t care or fear the cursed. He’s interested in them.

Canary has a big responsibility of taking over his father’s company after the death of his father, However his mother Lucy is worried about Canary’s playfulness with women. She hires a young girl Lisa to watch over and report whatever Canary does. Lisa experiences Canary play around and sleep with different women , despite hating that character she realizes that Canary is actually a good person and ends up falling hard for him. For the first time Canary also falls harder for Lisa , However as their love journey begins more of the Andersons secrets are yet to revealed , Canary finds out that Lisa is actually his Uncle’s lost daughter and to make matters worse his Uncle Joel is the very person who killed his father. Will Canary choose love over revenge ? Read for the full story

In the far reaches of space, where empires rise and fall in silence, a rogue crew aboard a ship unlike any other carves its path through the void. Their leader — enigmatic, dangerous, and driven by something deeper than conquest — leaves a trail of havoc wherever he goes. But this isn’t just a story of rebellion. It’s a story of purpose. Of fate. Of whether the stars themselves can be bent to one man’s will. TARTARUSIOS blends high-stakes action with mystery and mythic undertones. The ship is more than metal — it’s legend. The crew, more than criminals — they’re chosen. And as their journey unfolds, the question remains: will they reach their goal, or will destiny rewrite their course?

Connection City is a towering, layered metropolis where corporations rule above and crime festers below. For over a century, one name has echoed through its depths: Ironhand. When Ironhand accepts a secret case, a simple investigation turns into a city-wide conspiracy. Whiplash attacks increase, records vanish, and hidden ties between corporations and mafia families surface. A determined journalist chasing buried truths crosses the same path. In a city built to hide its secrets, some names refuse to disappear.

"Honesty and politics don’t belong in the same sentence," they say. Celine Yue, a kind-hearted social worker, stepped into politics to help more people. But what she didn’t know… was that her own party would be the one to end her life. After her death, she wakes up in another world as Cyrina Vaeloria, the Elf Princess—right on the day of her arranged marriage to Lucian Aetherion, the cold, mysterious Human Prince and strongest mage alive. A political union to keep two powerful races from tearing each other apart. But this so-called alliance is just a mask. She despises the way other races are trampled beneath noble boots. Cyrina refuses to be a pretty puppet. She dreams of building a new kingdom—where races aren’t divided by power, bloodlines, or magic. To do that, she’ll need power of her own. And lucky her... she just married the most dangerous man in existence. With sharp wit and stubborn grace, Cyrina slowly bends her cold husband to her will— She toys with the ruthless Archmage, tames the untamable… and drags him into a revolution wrapped in royal silk. After all, if you marry the strongest mage alive… you might as well make him yours. ***** excerpt~ Lucian’s voice is like a blade, low and sharp. “Do you even understand what you said in the royal assembly?” Cyrina lifts her chin, unbothered. “I understand perfectly. I said I’ll build a new kingdom—where every race can live together.” His eyes darken. “You don’t know what you’ve sparked. That speech—” he steps closer, “—could ignite a war. You’re underground now, Cyrina. Buried beneath politics you don’t even see coming.” She spins on her heel and waves dismissively. “Ugh. Kaelen Blackthorn, your master is giving me a migraine. Get me out of this castle before I set it on fire.” Kaelen gives a slow, exaggerated bow. “As you wish, my lady.” He takes her hand like the perfect gentleman and leads her toward the door— But Lucian’s voice booms behind them. “Kaelen. Don’t forget who your master is.” Kaelen pauses. Glances back. “I remember, my lord. But as per your standing order… I obey only my lady’s command.” A smirk tugs at his mouth. “Even if it means going against you.” **** Per Golden Ticket = 2 extra chapters

Taufik D'Archy was just an ordinary boy who lived an ordinary life in an ordinary environment. The only thing that seemed unordinary in his life was his father's sudden disappearance. But one day, he wakes up and finds that his ordinary life is destined to change with a Daily Login System that suddenly appears in his life. [The world is not as simple as Master thinks] [Many dangers lurk in the darkness] [Many hidden worlds await Master to explore] [And many mysteries Master must uncover] With the power he gains from the system, can our MC overcome his trials? Let's follow his journey to become the strongest existence as he overcomes the trials one by one... #SlowPace #Doesn'tHaveMuchAction #FastRomance English is not my first language, so sorry if there are any typos, spelling, or grammar mistakes, but... Haa~ No, forget it, I will keep trying to learn and be better, Thank you

"You will fall," Avalon a twenty five year old woman got a job with an agency looking into the crime rate and the Mafia that running rampant, She got up the ladder. Happy at where she is, going to work and then coming back to her apartment, but there is one mission that takes a toll on her. She is sent to infiltrate the mafia without getting killed in the process, "Hey Damien are you..." "Isn't she a part of them?" In the mission, she got shot and abandoned. But the strangers that were there helped her and seemed to be on her side of things,

Family is a luxury not everyone can afford. Adelyn learned that the day Clara returned to the Scott family —and she quietly stopped belonging. No one abused her. No one hurt her openly. But the love that was once hers alone became divided. The attention that once chose her … became something she had to borrow. And whenever something precious stood between her and Clara —Adelyn was the one asked to let go. Not once. Not twice. But every single time. Her dreams. Her choices. Her place in the family. Her heart didn’t break in a single moment —it wore down slowly … until nothing remained worth fighting for. So, she erased herself from their world. Not in anger. Not in revenge. But to save what little of herself was left. ————— Seven years later, Adelyn returned. Not for the Scott family. Not for their love. She came back for the dreams she was once forced to abandon —and this time, nothing would be taken from her. No compromises. No sacrifices. Only her life. Her rules. She breathed in freedom. “No family…no shackles.” But just then— Two small arms wrapped around her legs. She stiffened. Looking down, she met a pair of familiar doe eyes staring up at her with unwavering trust. “Mama … Eira waited long for you. Don’t leave again.” …Mama? Before she could understand or react, a tall shadow fell over them. A man stood there —gaze sharp, cold, claiming —looking at her like she had belonged to him. “You dared to show up again?” Adelyn felt clueless. She would have asked him what he meant, however — Before she could speak — the ground vanished beneath her feet. A powerful arm lifted her effortlessly. “Since you dared …” his voice dropped —low, restrained, dangerous. “Don’t think of escaping again.

The Third Shinobi World War has ended, but peace has not truly arrived. With the Third Mizukage forced to step down, the Three-Tails fallen into slumber after the death of its Jinchuriki, Kirigakure weakened by war, and hostile forces watching from every direction, the Land of Water stands at the edge of chaos. At that moment, sixteen-year-old Rei Kaguya steps forward. Born into the Kaguya clan and raised in the ruthless shadow of the Bloody Mist, Rei is not content with merely surviving the age of war. Armed with a mysterious rune system, terrifying combat talent, and a mind sharp enough to see through the political games of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, he seizes the title of Fourth Mizukage. But becoming Mizukage is only the beginning. To save Kirigakure from becoming a village ruled by blood, fear, and endless killing, Rei must reform its broken system, suppress ambitious clans, outmaneuver foreign enemies, and reshape the future of shinobi itself. Konoha, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Root, Akatsuki, Uchiha Obito, Madara’s shadow, and the hidden currents of the ninja world all begin moving around him. In an era where monsters decide the fate of nations, Rei Kaguya asks only one question: “Who agrees? Who opposes?”

He was once a name whispered in terror. A Demon King no army could challenge. No god could judge. No fate could bind. But he didn’t fall in battle. He walked away. Immortality became dull. Victory became predictable. The world stopped pushing back. And for someone who was born to conquer limits… boredom was the only true enemy left. So Anos chose death. Reborn as a human in a fragile, uncertain world, he expects weakness, struggle—maybe even humility. Instead, something else awakens. A system woven from hearts, fate, and supremacy. A power that doesn’t just measure strength… it measures influence, dominance, connection, desire. The universe is watching. And somewhere in the silence between worlds, a former god of destruction begins carving a new path—one not toward simple conquest… but toward something higher. Beyond heroes. Beyond destiny. Beyond the very laws that once defined him. This isn’t a story about redemption. It’s about evolution. From Demon King… To something the cosmos itself may not be ready for. ---------- Daily updates — 2 chapters every day. Give it 20 chapters before you decide to drop it. Let the foundation build. I promise the payoff is worth it. If you enjoy the journey, support the story with a Power Stone, a review, or a Golden Ticket. It truly makes a difference. Step into the rise toward the final Zenith.

Julian D’Aurelius was never meant to live. In this world, villains exist for one reason—to fall. They scheme, they rise, they steal the spotlight… and then they die. Betrayed. Abandoned. Erased so the hero can shine. Julian knows this. Because he remembers every timeline. Every backstab waiting in the dark. Every “loyal” ally destined to sell him out. Every romance scripted to end in blood. The moment he awakens inside the body of the story’s doomed antagonist, he’s bound to the hidden Tyrant System—a cold, calculating force that demands one thing: If villains always die… then become the kind of villain fate cannot kill. So Julian reshapes himself. Cruel when necessary. Charming when useful. Untouchable when it matters. He plays the monster perfectly—while secretly tearing apart the threads of destiny from the shadows. But here’s the problem. The more he tries to distance himself from the female leads… The more they drift toward him. The innocent campus beauty. The sharp-tongued heiress. The aloof genius meant to stand beside the hero. One by one, the women who were supposed to orbit the protagonist begin circling Julian instead. And there’s something even more dangerous— All of them can hear his inner voice. Every cold calculation. Every sarcastic thought. Every hidden plan. All heroines hears it all. But Julian has no idea. This is an urban-fantasy battlefield of ambition, romance, power games, and fate rewritten. The protagonist is trying to avoid the heroines. The heroines? They’re slowly falling anyway. And the more Julian resists destiny… The more destiny seems obsessed with him. -------------- Daily Updates – 2 Chapters Every Day Don’t judge this story too early. Read at least 20 chapters before you decide to drop or continue. The foundation is deliberate. The payoff is worth it. I guarantee an addictive experience—strategic mind games, emotional tension, layered characters, and a main character who wins with brains before fists. If you enjoy the story: - Drop a Power Stone - Leave a Review - Send a Golden Ticket Your support directly fuels the story’s growth. If you’re tired of brainless protagonists… If you want a villain who thinks ten steps ahead… If you enjoy tension where the heroine knows more than the hero realizes… Then step inside Julian D’Aurelius’ world. But be warned. In a story where villains are supposed to die— He intends to outlive the author himself.