Emotions in The Dark

Lilith was born with forbidden magic, a power feared and condemned in her village. She hid it for years, but when her secret is exposed, she is betrayed by her family and sentenced to burn. Just as the flames rise, Prince Hades of Valyron known as the "Shadow of Death" saves her, driven by curiosity. Hades, cursed for over three centuries, hides his torment behind cruelty. As Lilith sees past his darkness and vows to help him break the curse, their bond deepens into something undeniable. But in a world where magic is both a gift and a curse, will her light free him, or will their love lead to their destruction? EXCERPT Lilith barely breathed as Hades emerged from the shadows of her chamber, his presence wrapping around her like night itself. She should move. She should run. But she didn’t want to. He reached for her, his fingers trailing along her bottom lip—slow, deliberate. She shivered, not from fear, but from him. Lilith swallowed, her pulse a traitorous drumbeat. “Please… let me touch you, Hades.” A ghost of a smile tugged at his lips, but there was no humor in it. “Dangerous little thing.” His thumb lingered at the corner of her mouth, as if memorizing its shape. He whispered, tilting her chin up as his lips hovered near hers—so close she could feel his breath. “You will destroy me, little witch,” he murmured, his voice thick with something raw. “And yet… I can’t let you go.” His gaze burned into hers as he added, “I would let you drag me to hell if that’s what you desired.”

“You came to love me, but then you fuck another woman in front of me?” ***** When his grandfather passed away, Brandon knew he had to do everything to make sure that his family company was in good hands, and by good hands, he meant his.  Arrangement set up for the inheritance demanded, Brandon moved to another country and countering a man as a love interest, which was completely unnecessary because he was not gay. But was his answer taken as it should have been? Absolutely not. As the days to fulfill the condition fly by and Killian and Brandon get closer, things start to blend in and out at the same time, they too break apart. With the sudden presence of the faces from the past and Brandon’s continuous doubt about his sexuality, would he actually be able to receive unconditional love for once?  [ Morally gray hero, dark romance, hero obsessed, boys love, LGBTQ+, gay romance, romance] 

Beneath his gentle protection..but who is truly guarding whom? Tyler Lockwood’s life is a mess. Once a successful man, he loses his job, his stability, and almost his sanity until he lands a gig as a security guard at one of New York’s most prestigious high-tech companies. The catch? His boss is Mr. Han a cold, powerful, irritatingly hot Korean billionaire whose presence alone can set anyone’s pulse racing. Tyler never planned to get tangled in Han’s world. Han never expected his blonde-haired, sharp-tongued, walking disaster of an employee to invade his carefully built walls. But the more they clash, the more they crave. Tension crackles. Restraint crumbles. Yet, their world isn’t meant to collide. Their company forbids relationships between employees. Their lives exist in separate spheres. And yet… neither can resist. A choice must be made… hearts will break, secrets will spill, and bodies will collide—only then can everything fall into place.

When Rayne Weston wakes up from a year long coma, she finds herself bound to a multiplier system. Before her life has time to normalize, she receives a premonition that the end of the world is coming. Making full use of her system, she starts preparing for every and any situation! Having access to limitless supplies makes Rayne a shining star in the apocalypse, but will she be able to stay safe in this new unruly world? #survival #apocalypse #system #romance #powercouple #foodie #R18+

I do not own this image He was a swordsman beyond compare—cold, calculating, and relentless. A man who chased power not for glory, but to break the fate forced upon him. Betrayed in his final battle, he died with his blade in hand... only to awaken in a world not his own. Now reborn in the world of High School DxD, Nero carries with him a mysterious System that allows him to defy logic: — Steal and evolve Sacred Gears — Accept world-altering quests — Access a store that sells power itself — And shatter the limits of every universe he enters With the power of his Void-Forged Blade and a will forged in war, Nero walks among Devils, Angels, and Fallen—but he kneels to none. As he joins Kuoh Academy, crosses paths with Rias Gremory and her peerage, and uncovers the secrets of the multiverse, one thing becomes clear: This world, and every world after it, will tremble beneath his blade.

'Hmmmm...so I just have to witness the skill being used to copy it...then I can evolve this skill ten times it's initial power?' Nox was skeptical as he looked at the screen flickering on his retina. I mean, how was something so insane even possible? Copying a skill itself was very bad-assed, and you mean to say he could evolved the copied Skill ten times it's initial power, exponentially surpassing the original owner? Why would the gods let such broken talent even exist? 'Well it's just one way to find out...' Luckily just then, he saw two powerfull beings fighting mid air. Their fight sent shockwaves billowing in all directions, causing Nox to take a couple of Steps back. At that moment, he activated his talent... [Mimicry activated!] [Target: Cosmic Entity Arkea - Successfully copied Skill "Gravity Manipulation"!] [Description: Gravity Manipulation Creates a localized gravity field, slowing enemies within a 5-meter radius by 20% for 5 seconds.] [Upgrading Gravity Manipulation 10x!] [Ding! You have Awaken Gravitational Singularity!] [Description: Gravitational Singularity Creates a singularity that pulls in enemies within a 20-meter radius, dealing 5,000 damage and stunning them for 5 seconds. Allies within the area gain a 30% damage boost for 10 seconds.] [Do you wish to keep this skill or bestow it to your Pet?] "No fucking way!" Nox exclaimed in shock. "I-its real!"

Mythical creatures have always been a thing of interest to zayn, vampires, demons, witches and everything the world might think don't really exist. Lurking within the shadows ready to pry on their little and every prey. He knew but no one paid any interest to a scrawny teenager who only wanted to see beyond the world. His interest picked more when his father died right in front of his eyes knowing it was a natural but not natural cause as his mother called it was the beginning and ending of his suspicions on the world and the secrets held within every alleyway and every book he found in the library. What killed his father may not be what he thinks. And what lurks in the dark may be far more terrifying than he ever imagined but it never frightened him as it would to everyone. Now, hunted and chased by a shadow being led by an unknown faction, the secrets of his father lying in wait to unfold, however scary of what he would find out. He is lucky to have a chance to peek through his fantasies and see beyond the world. Through a dream, he transmigrates into another realm, a world filled with all mythical creatures he could ever think of but one thing is sure. The realm is under doom and on the brink of destruction and an apocalypse. An apocalypse that could change the course of events in the real world if not stopped. Can he survive in a world on the brink of destruction or try to leave to save himself?

In a certain empire, a young prince was born with a golden pickaxe. It should have been seen as a miracle or a blessing, but instead, the emperor wanted nothing to do with the child. He refused to accept a prince blessed with what he considered a commoner’s job, fearing it would taint his royal bloodline. Abandoned by his own parents, the young boy, Shennong, was taken in by a succubus. But neither the succubus nor the emperor knew the truth about him—Shennong was no ordinary child. He was a reincarnator. This is the story of how the world of Matay reacts to the birth of the first Sandboxer, a class unknown to many. Will Shennong forgive those who abandoned him? What was the purpose of his reincarnation in this world? What is the true nature of the golden pickaxe, and what does it mean for Shennong? One thing is certain—Shennong is not alone in this world because he had a true sandbox system and people to support him even in this world. Join him and experience a true sandbox adventure! *** Author's Note: —This story has R-18 elements to it, but no netorare (NTR) —This story is a work of fiction and all the character names, locations, ages, and events depicted are purely the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real-world events or locations, is entirely coincidental. —18+ chapters will be marked. Disclaimer:- Some of the illustrations are not mine, so if you want me to remove them please contact me via Discord. Join the Discord for Illustrations and updates:- https://discord.gg/kHNVDfBTJr Hope you enjoy this work! Thank you for reading as always:)

World ended on 12:31:2024 DING! WELCOME TO REBIRTH: 100 DAYS BEFORE DOOMSDAY! - Grace Blackwood survived five long years in the apocalypse before she was killed by her own people. Miraculously, she returned to the past with the help of her family's heirloom - exactly 100 days before the Doomsday. Having a space that was upgraded with a system, she took her revenge, stockpiled supplies for the future, and made necessary deals and connections. In her last life, she was alone. But this time, she found three men who were loyal to her and were ready to die just to keep her safe. In her previous life, she lost her most trusted people, but this time, she was ready to do anything to save them. This time, she was ready to face the apocalypse - stronger and better than the past. * * * Warning: This is a Reverse Harem Romance with mature content.

After waking up, Leonard entered the dormitory survival game and was bound to a dormitory. In the game, you have to go out during the day to collect supplies, improve your strength, and strengthen your dormitory. When night falls, all kinds of strange and dangerous things will appear, and you must hide in the dormitory to survive. People and dormitories live and die together! Unlike others, Leonard entered the game management group. Here, he can spy on all kinds of useful information...