mystery

(warning:r18+ and strong mature content) In a world shrouded in darkness, two souls collided in a dance of destruction.Each harboring secrets that could annihilate them, found themselves inexplicably drawn to the very flame that could consume them. Their lives are a labyrinth of shadows, woven with deceit and bloodlust. Yet, amidst the chaos, they discover a glimmer of light in each other's eyes. A spark that ignited a passion so fierce, it threatened to incinerate them both. Shante Jarret,a siren of seduction,had built a fotress around her heart. But Madden,a maestro of control had a way of dismantling her defenses. With each whispered promises,he chipped away at her armor, exposing the vulnerable soul beneath. Madden Banks,a billionaire with a taste of darkness,had grown accustomed to shadows. But Shante,a female fatale with a kiss that could kill, awakened a hunger within him. A hunger that drove him to crave her touch,her taste,her very essence. As they navigated the treacherous landscapes of their desires,they found themselves bound by an unbreakable thread. A thread woven from the fabric of their own darkness,yet illuminated by the light they discover in eachother. Shante's past was marked by the brutal murder of her parents and her own rape at the age of five,perpetrated by the gangsters she has now taken care of. She has risen from the ashes,forging a new identity as the enigmatic leader of an underground club society. The club,a deadly society of dangerous seductress and evil gigolos,was built on a foundation of darkness and deception. Their mission was clear,hunt,seduce,manipulate,play and take down their targets within three days. The penalty for failure is death and the cardinal rule is simple: NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR PREY. Shante received a mission,one that will test her skills and push her to a limit of sanity. Her target - Madden Banks,the same billionaire who awoke a hunger within her. As she delved deeper into his world,she found herself torn between her loyalty to the club and her growing fasination with Madden. *** Excerpt "Hello, I'm Te," Shante purred, her voice dripping with seduction as she extended a manicured hand. Madden's gaze narrowed, his eyes lingering on her face before responding, "Te, as in Tea?" Shante's smile faltered for a moment, her anger simmering just below the surface. But she quickly regained her composure, her voice taking on a husky tone. "No, as in Teeeeee... Short for Shante." Madden's expression remained impassive, his voice curt. "Madden." He turned his attention back to Tyra, dismissing Shante altogether. "I'll be on my way now sissy." He smiled softly. Tyra was about to whine but Shante did the whining instead. "C'mon, it's not so gentlemanly to go without at least taking us on a date." Madden's gaze was fixed on Tyra like she was the only one there and no one said a word. "Later,sis." He winked at Tyra. "What the f..." She scoffed,her eyes flashed with anger, her face burning with indignation,she had never been ignored all her life. That bloody bastard, it's not his fault,not his fau... === "Madd..." Shante hollered as she stormed into his glistening study,her eyes blazing with fury. Madden looked up from his desk, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes and a sarcastic smile on his lips. "...are you fucking running mad,how dare you change my project to cartoon,you have any idea how many nights that took me?" She spat angrily. "Leave my fucking space,get the hell outta my house and I won't be able to irritate you again." He spoke nonchalantly. Shante's anger boiled over, her palms slapping against his desk. "You can ask well bring it on, cause I'm not leaving even if it's burning to ashes..." *** In the twisted game of cat and mouse, they're both predator and prey. Each move calculated,each kiss a gamble. But as the stakes grew higher,they realize that the greatest danger isn't the secret they kept,but the love they couldn't deny.

One day, a dimensional rift opened on Earth, changed the world in ways humanity could never have imagined. The rift, now known as « The Gate », was the first sign of the irruption of an unimaginable power. Humans, already grappling with a new reality where mana had awakened within them, began to adapt. Their bodies became more resistant, their senses sharper and their strength... slightly superior. The world had changed, but nothing could have prepared them for what was to come. A year later, on August 15, 2036, the world was once again shattered as something terrifying emerged from the Gate. A demon - a towering humanoid creature exuding an aura of death, so pure that the very air seemed to choke on it - appeared on Earth. Its presence was suffocating, and the air itself seemed to crackle with the promise of annihilation. For an instant, time stood still. The humans, frozen in fear, felt the weight of his gaze — as if his mere presence could crush their will to live. It was as if the demon had come not only to conquer, but to consume. Instinctively, the humans knew that if they revealed themselves, if they even dared to move... they would die. Raiyo, a young man caught in the chaos of the invasion, was suddenly thrust into the heart of the conflict when… In an instant, the world around him was torn apart and he was teleported to a forgotten world: the Abyssal Forest. Alone in a realm between angels and demons, Raiyo must explore this strange, cursed land, populated by beasts, divine entities and forgotten secrets. Here he discovers a terrifying truth: In this world, only death is certain, unless he can quickly find a way to harness the full power of Mana and understand the perilous balance between the pure Yin of Demons and the pure Yang of Angels. But with divine and demonic beasts at his heels, Raiyo must learn to master both forces, before the Abyss consumes him completely. The Gate was just the beginning. And now, Raiyo's real battle begins.

In a world ravaged by war between two kingdoms, we follow the life of a young man named Élio, a future soldier who seems completely indifferent to everything around him. His ultimate goal is to become the strongest warrior and ascend—transcending his human condition to earn the right to make a wish upon the heavens, in hopes of saving the people he cherishes. Throughout his journey, he will encounter extraordinary individuals, each pursuing their own ambitions, bound by respect, rivalry, hatred, and the scars of their past.

Adeline Argent never imagined her quiet life would be upended by mysterious dreams and an undeniable pull toward a stranger. After returning to her childhood home, she discovers that her fate is intertwined with Derrick Heathcliff, the alpha werewolf of a secretive pack. As their connection deepens, Adeline is drawn into a dangerous world of werewolves, where loyalty is tested, and power is contested. With Derrick’s brother, Silas, plotting to take over the pack, Adeline and Derrick must confront both their feelings and the threats that could destroy everything they hold dear. Can love truly conquer all?

Joseph, the most powerful human of all time, was the last line of defense against the forces of another world. But what happens when even he, invincible and unbeatable, wakes up in an unknown world, trapped in the body of a child? After an unassuming battle against the aliens, Joseph finds himself disoriented in a dark forest, trapped in a fragile and vulnerable body. He soon realizes that he is no longer in his own world and that he no longer has his power. Thrown into a land filled with magic, mysteries, and rivalries between species, Joseph will have to learn to survive in a body that is no longer his while struggling to understand where he is and, most importantly, how to get back home.

Quentyn is sent back after his death in Meereen...but someone else inhabits his body. Two years before the events of AGOT, the new Quentyn Martell will have to navigate the treacherous landscape of Dornish politics and push himself forwards if he's to avoid the same fate he did in Meereen, and make the Sunshine over Westeros. ______________________ patreon.com/MoonLight18

What happens if the one transcendent being that cares for mortals fell and got a second chance in a world full of magic, intrigue and possibly even friendships? Does the past determine the future or are we all able to pick our own destiny? An angel, one of the two nigh immortal species in existence, has been hunted and killed by his own kind because he wasn’t prepared to watch silently while his people followed their own desires to whatever end. When, against all odds, he opened his eyes again, he was someone else, his past and powers hidden deep within him. On an ancient world, with advanced magic but medieval technology, he was reborn as Cassandra Pendragon, the youngest daughter of one of the five royal families on Boseiju, the home of the fox tribe, the kitsune. As she grew up, who she was and who she had been, started shaping her future. Forgotten friends and unknown enemies began knocking at her door and while she struggled to find her way between the past and the present, the winds of war were already blowing across her home. I‘ll try to publish at least 2 chapters a week, probably more. The first story arc is pretty much mapped out. Should be around 150 or 160 chapters for the first volume (it’s taking much longer than I expected) and the second one is nearly finished as well. Try it, it should be one hell of a ride. One more thing: the first two chapters are more or less a prologue and if you want to, you can skip them, I wouldn’t recommend it, though. The writing style as well as the perspective shifts dramatically, afterwards. As for trigger warnings: it’s going to get gory from time to time, and the MC often has to pay a toll in blood. Additionally there are -mildly- sexualised scenes, once in a while, but nothing graphic. Lastly, somewhen webnovel changed the description box from female lead to female oriented. It’s mandatory and I can’t change it either way but I have no clue if the book is catering male or female preferences. I hope the description above makes up for whatever confusion it might cause.

Aaron Davis, a science professor, mysteriously wakes up in a clearing with a hundred strangers, unaware of how he got there. A strange altar allows points to be exchanged for items, but a 30-day countdown raises questions. As the group tries to understand the situation, monstrous creatures attack and massacre almost everyone. Thanks to his instinct and caution, Aaron manages to escape and begins a fierce struggle to survive in this unknown and hostile world.

The very heavens are broken. Shards of nightmarish glass hang perpetually overhead. Monuments to the Great Dimming, an age of ruin whose cause is lost to fearful whispers. Beneath this fractured canopy, the light itself is wrong – sickly, shifting, unreliable. The land groans under the weight of incomprehensible ruins: towers of fused earth, metal not forged by mortal hands, remnants of powers that shattered the sky and then faded into silence. There is no golden age to return to; there is only the struggle beneath the broken sky and the gnawing certainty that the worst may yet be to come.

"This is a progressive story with no clichés, no face-slapping, and no overpowered MC at the start." When Elias Voss is born again during a storm in 1985, he carries a secret from another life; a power to take strength from those he kills. Raised in an old Kansas farmhouse by hunters Daniel and Mara Voss, Elias grows up surrounded by salt lines and iron. At four, crushing a spider gives him a strange rush, but it fades. By thirteen, every kill leaves a part of its strength inside him, a gift he keeps secret. In a world of monsters and endless battles, Elias begins his silent rise; a hunter shaped by blood and haunted by a past he can’t remember. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com," Support this story and get access to 5+ chapters patreon.com/c/DragonChill

For Kassia Wave, survival and becoming successful is all that matters. Having endured hardship at the hands of her mother, her only priorities are taking care of her sister and finding a way to escape her mother’s clutches. There is no time for love or unnecessary distractions. Arrogant, rude, egotistical, and prideful—these are the defining traits of Cain Mysia. As the CEO of a multinational company, he has little patience for anything outside of business. ICT Enterprise is the top-ranked firm in New York City, and love or emotional instability has no place in his life. But when two people who share the same views on love cross paths, will logic be enough to keep them from falling for each other? Or will their relentless pursuit of success drive them apart?

THE WRONG KIND OF RIGHT By Ubong Ntia Kaelani Okoye has everything—brains, beauty, and a billion-dollar dream. But when life drags her back to Lagos, she’s forced to face more than just the heat. There’s the legacy of her powerful father, the crumbling startup she refuses to give up on, and a man who ruins her peace with nothing but a smirk: Ahanze Odeleye. He’s sharp. Successful. Engaged. And everything she doesn’t want. Thrust into a whirlwind of boardroom battles, buried secrets, and unexpected chemistry, Kaelani and Ahanze become reluctant allies—and undeniable threats to each other’s control. But when ambition collides with longing and loyalty becomes a luxury, they’re both left questioning what truly matters. The Wrong Kind of Right is a modern romance laced with slow-burn tension, emotional chaos, and the kind of love that doesn’t ask for permission. Set in the heart of Nigeria’s elite circles, this novel explores what happens when pride meets vulnerability, when the wrong person feels right—and when choosing yourself means risking it all.

In a quiet corner of the city, Alexei, a young chess prodigy, becomes fascinated by Mikhail Tal, the legendary "Magician of Riga." His admiration turns into obsession when he discovers a dusty old chessboard in an antique shop. The board becomes alive, revealing Tal's triumphs and his demons, such as the weight of sacrifice, the darkness of obsession, and the haunting solitude of a man who gave everything for the game. As Alexei faces opponents who feel more myth than man, he wonders if he is chasing greatness or being hunted by it. The game of kings and a legacy of shadows is a tale of kings and the boy who must decide how far he's willing to go to become a legend.

Mind Cultivation: The Psychic Path Seventeen-year-old Mei Lin feels out of place in the vibrant chaos of Lingxi City, haunted by dark visions and an overwhelming sense of dread. After a chilling encounter with a mysterious man named Jin, she learns that her psychic abilities are awakening—and that sinister forces are hunting her. As Mei delves into mind cultivation to harness her powers, she uncovers hidden truths about her abilities and a shadowy cult intent on exploiting them. With each new lesson, she faces terrifying visions that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Determined to master her gifts, Mei must confront her deepest fears and confront the cult before they unleash a darkness that could consume her—and the world. In a race against time, she discovers that true strength lies within, but embracing it may come at a devastating cost.

【A false Necromancer lacks troops and is hunted down by others.】 【A true Necromancer commands countless skeletons and becomes a ruler in their own right.】 After obtaining the Dual-Portal, Wu Heng discovered that the original world was overrun with zombies. When the plan to become a profiteer failed, a new plan for survival began. Wu Heng chose to become a 'Necromancer.' Can't summon the undead in another world? The entire apocalyptic planet is a source of troops. Can't survive in the zombie world? Then I'll live and learn skills in another world. From that point on, the world witnessed an undead army equipped with modern weapons. Natural disaster looms, with millions of skeletons. Undying bone dragons, undead kings. (Dual-Portal + Necromancer + Magic + Fantasy World + Undead Plague.)

Cha Jae-Won, a Korean Chaebeol second in line heir finds himself in the sea of Africa. With the language barrier and with his frustration, he meets Vincent Agyemang. A Ghanaian handsome man,22, who happens to understand a few Korean when he almost hit Cha Jae-Won with his car. Vincent decides to help Cha Jae-Won by taking him home. How he ended up in Africa, no one knows. With his new found Ghanaian friend/helper, and the moment they had. Can Vincent be able to resist the hot handsome/beautiful Korean and can Jae-Won resist the smooth black, hot and handsome Vincent. After they developed feelings for each other and accepted to be each other’s boyfriend, something happened. And for that matter, Jae Won had to go back to Korea but cut off communication completely when he got there. This is because he lost his memory of Vincent and the time he spent in Africa due to an incident. What happened? Why did he cut off communication with Vincent completely? Join me as we unravel the mystery behind Jae Won’s life in Africa. As Vincent and Jae Won go through the journey of their love and how Vincent fought to get back the love of his life.

Once it fell, it brought forth flames that swallowed the world. Overnight, everything turned to ashes. Asher, for some reason, was still alive, becoming the sole survivor of the O'lothe Family, or maybe, the entire human race. Finding where the ball of fire landed, he saw a fair woman. The cause of it all.

A talented young man, Cyril Felling, just entered a prestigious academy of the great Empire, ready to begin his new life. Everything was supposed to go well. But suddenly he started seeing a strange woman trying to talk to him that no other human could see. Next, there was a student from the same grade saying she could see the future and that the world is in danger. And finally he discovered that his body was hiding some mysteries as well. All he wanted was to learn magic and prepare to fight demons in peace, yet he keeps encountering one weird situation after another.

Two Munk Brothers. Not bound by blood. Just a knack for getting into trouble. In a cold, hierarchical world, driven by sheer power. ____ Life is often called a gift. A precious thing given by something higher, a thread that connects every soul beneath the sky. But to Rove, life never felt like that. It wasn’t a gift. It was a quiet kind of punishment. Like being trapped beneath a cave of black water, where no light ever reached. Still, he lived. Not because he cherished life, but because he had to. There were questions buried deep inside him, and he couldn’t leave without answers. He watched others live the kind of life he could only imagine; free, full of dreams. So he waited. Held onto hope. Tried not to be seen, not to be touched by the world that always seemed out of reach. The only way someone like him could survive was by staying small. Don’t speak. Just listen. Don’t lead. Just follow. Blend in. Let the days pass like water slipping through cracks. Maybe then, he could escape the weight of poverty, find a different life. But he made a mistake. And that mistake cost him more than he could’ve imagined. Not death. Something worse. Even so, life sometimes offers a second chance. And when it did, Rove took it. Not for peace. Not for justice. But for power. This is the story of a soul that never had anything but found a single reason to keep moving forward. In a world ruled by conduits, Rove steps in, not to be saved, but with a single thirst for power. ---- - GymCat Creation.