deception

In a world where the chosen bear Divine Scars glowing outlines channeling infinite power leaked by Singular Beings humans forge abilities from that endless divine energy. One outline: Lightlinger. Two: Lightrozer. Their strength is bound to one or two domains, dictated by which Divine's energy flows through their scar. However, some only have an outline, with no scar. But the world is never fair. Those not chosen, driven by envy, turn to a darker path. They become Darkens killing and absorbing finite souls through cursed artifacts called Ghost Vaults. Unlike the limited Lights, Darkens craft unpredictable, often fatal abilities from stolen life essence. Souls are finite, and the hunt never ends. The vastness of existence holds boredom in some corners… and alongside it, curiosity guiding everything. Age of Layers dives into the hearts of broken souls where guilt never fades, promises warp lives, and fragile bonds are the only defiance against an indifferent cosmos. It asks one question: What are humans? What to expect : Multiple shifting POVs and perspectives (the story moves fluidly between characters in a mosaic style) Slow-burn psychological dark fantasy focused on human nature, lies, trauma, and coping mechanisms Complex, flawed characters with deep inner contradictions and realistic emotional struggles Themes of indifference, rewritten reality, and “what are humans?” under pressure Non-linear mosaic storytelling with frequent scene shifts, flashbacks, and quiet horror Gradual escalation from intimate family drama and personal fractures to larger cosmic events No traditional heroes or fast power fantasy — the real conflict is internal and systemic Discord: https://discord.gg/3jUR673eXW

Soren Vael is a debt assessor who owes nothing, which should be impossible. When a dead woman’s investigation lands in his hands, he discovers why: he has been carrying a forty-thousand-year-old debt inside him since before he was born, and in four years, whatever is owed will come to collect. The Ledger of Unmade Things is a dark fantasy built on the mechanics of debt, memory, and the oldest unclosed account in human history. patreon: https://patreon.com/SevAldren

At the heart of the world stands an empty THRONE — once the seat of reality itself. Then came the Whiteout— a catastrophe that swept across the modern age, granting every human supernatural power, turning reality into a battlefield, and the world into a crucible to forge a new ruler. On that day, Jack lost everything. He watched his mother die— and he recognized the killer. The man who raised him. The man who trained him to become the same monster. Driven by grief, revenge, and the will to survive, Jack enters a world where every act of kindness comes at a brutal cost… and every sacrifice takes something that cannot be returned. But there is still someone worth protecting. Elise. The girl who sees the good in him— even as he begins to lose it himself. To save her… and everyone he loves, Jack becomes what he must: A liar. A weapon. The very thing he hates the most. Not for power— but for love. But the more he sacrifices, the less of himself remains. As reality begins to fracture and the truth behind the THRONE unfolds, Jack is forced to confront the cost of his choices: What if saving the people he loves… means becoming the monster he was trained to be? And when the THRONE is finally claimed— what will rule reality? Love? A necessary lie? Or something far more terrifying? *** Early chapter access link and discussions on our Discord: https://discord.gg/EeKHZCKa4v

Inconveniences of today in dark stories. Art and writing all belong to the author, M5Tigerman (Rose Queerthorn/Steven Ross). Official narration is on their Instagram Inspired by Revelator, written by Chris Dunne.

WARNING: The actions and thoughts in this novel are purely fictional and must never be imitated. Violence, cruelty, and other harmful acts are not endorsed nor are they justified in any way. Wu Zhe had lived two lives. One as a mortal on Earth, the other as the unrivaled strongest of Yunluo. Feared by all, the realms united to end him. Alone, he faced the collective might of the realms, and in the end of it all, he perished. But death was not his end. Reborn again in another world, he rises, using any and all tactics, committing the vilest of acts as he once more slaughters his way to heaven.

Cael has one ability and one rule: read the sin branded on every person's skin, and use it against them. It's kept him alive, free, and one step ahead of the Church that wants him caged. Until a knight with no brand walks into his carefully controlled life, dragging a murder investigation and a conspiracy that reaches into the empire's rotten core. Now Cael has a choice: run, or burn the whole corrupt empire down from the inside. He's always been better at burning things.

‘The Era of Babel has fallen. With it, comes the advent of a new calendar, marking the rise of a new world.’ Or so many believed, yet even after the Eastern Continental Crisis, where the continent fought together against one in twelve years of conflict, something continues to stir underneath the ashes. Three years after the fall of Ganzir, followed shortly by the detonation of Babel, the Eastern Continent breathes through the smoke of its own victory, blinded by the flags they fly. The Decade War ended with crumbling cheers, the Afterwar with silenced dissatisfaction. Beneath the façade of words and beliefs, whispers spread of machines that still guard their dead city and of voices speaking through the static; assimilated, revitalised, corrupted. When a brief power blackout ripples along the Varkos Coalition’s eastern sectors, the whispers seemed to have spoke true.

Kang Akarawit Suthiradech grew up in a middle-class family with one simple dream—to become a singer. But dreams don’t always follow the path you want. Pushed by circumstances and guided by others, he auditions for a BL series, planning only to enter the industry, gain recognition, and someday earn his place on stage. And somehow, luck finally chooses him. He gets selected. What should have been just another fleeting debut turns into a shock that ripples across the entire entertainment industry when his co-star is announced—Arin Arittharin Navarawit. A man who has never shared the screen. A star who has never allowed anyone close. Yet he chose Kang. Arin is everything people adore—sweet, charming, attentive. But to Kang, something feels… wrong. The way Arin looks at him, as if no one else exists, as if he has been watching him for far longer than he should have. As their chemistry takes over screens and fame rises, Kang finally begins to see his dream within reach. Opportunities come—only to slip away. Plans change. People disappear. And no matter what he tries, he always ends up back beside the same person. Arin. At first, it feels like coincidence. Then fate. Then something far more unsettling. Because the more Kang tries to step out on his own… the more the world quietly reshapes itself around him. Until one question begins to haunt him— Was any of this ever his choice? And if the man smiling beside him has been building his world all along… is there even a way to escape it?

In the year 2030, the vtuber going by the alias of Mozzikito has accumulated over 1 million subscribers, capturing the hearts of countless viewers and with such fame, it was inevitable that some of those viewers wouldn't be right in the head. This is the story of one such viewer named Blake reincarnating in a world controlled by gods and magic. His intense obsession and zeloutry towards Mozzikito, combined with his foreign soul, gives birth to an extraordinary ability called [Blood Sacrifice]. With enough accumulated blood, he could ascend a simple peasant to the level of a saint, create an artifact to seal a god, or even create an ability not following the rules of the universe. After using his ability consciously for the first time, he soon realises that there is only one thing that he wants to achieve in life. To do everything in his power to summon Mozz into this world and turn her into a real goddess, in the meantime he would spread her name throughout the universe. The only problem is that while he might be a bastard with almost no morals, who wouldn't blink an eye at galactic genocide, he venerated Mozz too much and did not want to make her disappointed or have her hate him by causing senseless slaughter. Instead of a path filled with destruction and death, he tries to make the universe a better place so that Mozz would be proud of him... Or at least what he thinks would make her proud. (Extra tags: delusional mc, no romance, no smut, gory battles, religion building, manipulative mc, high fantasy) (updates will be irregular) (check out Mozzikito on YouTube! She is awesome and funny!) (Disclaimer: i am not as insane or obsessed with Mozzi as Blake)

Born as Naruto Uzumaki with a "Gamer System," I thought I had this new life figured out. Grind levels, become strong, save the world. Simple. But the Universe had a cruel twist waiting. Sasuke Uchiha isn't the child I grew up watching. Overnight, he was replaced by the Shadow Hokage, returned from the future where he was consumed by a Divine Tree in Boruto. If he discovers that I’m not real naruto he might think i am some otsutsuki taking over naruto. he won't hesitate to kill me. I have to use my System to frantically level up while trying to prove myself real naruto to him. Dear readers, This is my first writing on webnovel so i want your support. You can tell me about my mistakes in the comments section. I will try my best to correct them.

In a world where the living constellations grant power to mortals, your Rank determines your worth and your Bane defines your life. Caelum, a boy born without a star sign, is marked as a Null, destined for obscurity. But when his Convergence shatters the evaluation stone, he is revealed as a Nova, a rank unseen in a century, and inheritor of the extinct Ursa Star Thread, the original bloodline that once bound the heavens to humanity. Hunted by noble clans who fear his power, by a shadowy government that wants to control him, and by a nihilistic cult that would use him to shatter the sky, Caelum must conceal his true Rank, master his devastating Bane, and navigate a world where the highest powers are forbidden from interfering yet are the ones pulling every string. His only weapons are his wits, a crew of outcasts, and a strange heirloom that seems to bend fate toward impossible encounters.

Dlamini Zithulele (Dla) left his coastal town at twenty with nothing but a promise and the kind of hunger that makes people say yes to the wrong things. But johannesburg had a different kind of hunger. Velvet & Ash is the story of a boy from the coast who went looking for a way out, and found something far more complicated than freedom.

The Dushku Law Firm never loses. Not because they’re right— but because they decide who wins. When their heir dies, a replacement takes his place. Aiyan Trinchera. A man no one noticed. Now wearing a name that was never his. He wins cases. Frees monsters. Controls outcomes. But behind every victory— he plays a second game. And this time— no one walks away.

I did not know when it started. Maybe it was the night of the party. Maybe it was the way she looked at me. Or maybe it was something deeper, something already inside me, waiting. Skyling College was supposed to be simple. Study hard, write stories, build a future. That was the plan. But plans do not survive temptation, and I was never good at resisting it. There were girls. Beautiful, dangerous girls. Veronica gave me love, but it came with pressure. Triana gave me peace, but I broke her trust. And Ms Gunday, she was something I was never supposed to touch. One mistake turned into many. Secrets began to grow. Lies became easier to tell. And before I knew it, I was living a life I could not control. But that was not the worst part. Something inside me was changing. A strange pull. A quiet hunger. A force I could not understand. It followed me in my thoughts, in my dreams, in the way my body reacted to things I should have feared. I thought I was just a boy making bad choices. I was wrong. Because in a world where desire and darkness walk together, some blood is not normal. Some blood, awakens. And mine had already begun. Copyright © 2020 by Wellington Oliver Revised Edition © 2026 by Wellington Oliver All rights reserved.

Seventeen-year-old Kael Veyrith awakens in a world of magic, noble bloodlines, and deadly beasts—reborn not by chance, but by fate. Gifted with a mysterious system and the dormant power of his bloodline, Kael inherits a strength that could surpass even the most legendary warriors. As he navigates a realm ruled by powerful families and haunted by monsters of unimaginable ferocity, Kael uncovers the legacy of his ancestors and the secrets of his own bloodline. Every battle, every encounter, tests not just his skill, but his will to survive and grow stronger. Yet beyond the mortal realm lurk the seven Abyssal Kings, rulers of shadowed domains who will stop at nothing to reclaim what they have lost. To survive, Kael must awaken his latent power, master his system, and outmaneuver rivals who seek to destroy him. In a world where strength decides fate, Kael’s journey to uncover the truth behind the Seven Thrones has only just begun.

In a world shaped by ancient powers and forgotten wars, humanity survives under the shadow of forces it barely understands. The practice of the Ancient Arts—mysterious abilities known as 'Releases' was once bestowed upon humanity by the heavens themselves as a desperate measure during a primordial war against six godlike beings known as the Six Gods of Calamity. These entities nearly erased civilization, forcing rival nations to unite in a struggle that lasted generations. Though the Calamities eventually vanished without explanation, humanity preserved the memory of that terror within a sacred monument: the Great Tombs of Constelli, a memorial built not in worship, but as a plea that such devastation would never return. Centuries later. The brutal murder of a renowned archaeologist in a forgotten alleyway should have been just another case—until it lands on the desk of Detective Silvers, a legend within the Investigations Department. Known for his flawless record and relentless pursuit of justice, Silvers has never encountered a mystery he couldn’t solve. This time, he steps into something far darker. As the investigation unfolds, Silvers discovers that the perpetrators are no ordinary criminals. They wield supernatural abilities, skills that defy human limits, and knowledge tied to forces long buried in secrecy. By the time he realizes the truth, withdrawal is no longer an option. The case has already claimed blood—and it demands more. What begins as a single murder spirals into a covert war fought in the shadows, drawing in powerful factions with clashing ideologies and hidden agendas: The Order, guardians of forbidden truths; The Mafia, whose influence stretches far beyond crime; the Investigations Department, struggling to uphold justice in a world that no longer obeys its rules; and the enigmatic Cult of the Black Scorpions, whose motives threaten to unravel reality itself. As alliances fracture and secrets surface, Detective Silvers is forced to confront a terrifying truth—this case was never just about justice. It was the opening move in a far greater game, one that will decide the fate of those who live in ignorance… and those who dare to uncover what lies beyond.

War, war never changed. Everyone has a story, some left untold, some good some bad, some more terrible then others. This tho, is Yuki’s story. A story about a kid, teen, 18 years old, losing everything he ever known, a story left untold, a past he never told, following him, as the place he lives falls in ruins, and he has to survive, to hopefully help some if he can, or do his part.Once a normal student about to graduate, now a war survivor, refugee. A story for the broken, story for those left untold. A story in honor of just those that survived, but even those that never had the chance, to those who didn’t survive. Those whose story never told. For one reason or another. I am not the best writer, I am not always good with words, but after everything I’ve seen, things I read, things I’ve heard. While not one of war, i am one of those that feel. There are people out there who never spoke on what happened, those who couldn’t speak, and those who may have been forgotten by some. Nation, race, gender, religion, no matter what it is, this story is for the lost, the broken, and the brave. Follow me, as I tell Yuki’s story, meant to honor those who may have not been able to be honored to those that deserve and need it. Thank you, to both vets who fought, those who keep us alive, those who help us survive. Doesnt matter if you are of war or of a hero who saves those caught in fires or otherwise. This is to all of you. Every single one. Let me write you guys a story that you wil love and one you will be happy was shared. Thank you. Salute to you all. Just don’t expect me be one hundred percent accurate right of bat, instead except me to fail in some things, and correct me. I take criticism and advice, just don’t be a rude. And I can not say this enough, Thank you, to those lost, those broken, and those that are brave.

Zhu Yi wakes up in a depressing looking apartment and an unfamiliar body. Also said body might be involved in the crime scene just below her balcony.

They said the fire took his mother. That the past was ash, and he was lucky to have survived. But Rin always knew something wasn't right. Adopted by the cold yet noble demon lord, Hisashi Yukimura, Rin grew up quiet, distant, and haunted by a past he couldn't piece together. But when fragments of memory return, so does the truth: his mother wasn't lost in an accident. She was murdered. Everything Rin believed begins to unravel. He's consumed by the need to know who did it-and why. But like all things, the truth comes at a cost. Rin steps onto a dark path, driven by vengeance and a thirst for answers. The deeper he digs, the more he loses himself... and pushes away those who care about him most. Especially her. Will revenge bring him peace or destroy what little remains of the boy he once was? --- Read more to find out...

The story begins on the eve of the World War. By this time, Klein has already ascended to Demi-godhood, while the other members of the Tarot Club have reached the ranks of Mid-Sequence Beyonders. To speed up the digestion of his 'Lunatic' potion, the protagonist plans to kidnap Backlund's most dazzling gem, Audrey Hall. This sets off a series of encounters and entanglements with the members of the Tarot Club... Additional tags: #Slow_Paced, #World-Building, #Supernatural, #gods, #demigods, #angels, #demons, #monsters... ~~~ Disclaimer: This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image, nor do I own the LOTM franchise... ... Warning: I, the self-appointed translator/editor of this book, have zero knowledge of COI, and I have no intention of reading it. All the info I will use here comes from the LOTM wiki. Also, please read the "Author's Note" chapter before even attempting to read this book, otherwise, if anyone encounters something they were WARNED about in latter chapters and still complains about it... I hope my fellow readers help me cuss out such an individual. This humble translator thinks that is a very reasonable development... ~~~ Credits:- - Author: 火煬 - OG Title: 诡秘：绝世塔罗