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Fifteen years ago, the streets of Tokyo ran red with the blood of the corrupt, purged by a shadow known only as The Ronin. Then, the blade vanished. The legend became a ghost, and the man behind the mask, Hitoshi Asda, buried his demons to live a quiet life as a primary school teacher. But peace is a fragile thing. When a new designer drug floods the city’s colleges, a mysterious vigilante emerges, wearing the same demonic Hannya mask and wielding a non-lethal blade. This "New Ronin" is Kenji Tanaka—a martial arts prodigy driven by a childhood debt to the man who once saved his life. However, the underworld is no longer a place for heroes. The ruthless Kenji Twins, Ryo and Kiato, have built a corporate-backed criminal empire that feeds on the young and eliminates the weak. When the twins target Kenji’s family, the line between justice and vengeance is permanently severed. To survive, the student must seek out the master. Together, an old man who has forgotten how to hope and a young man who has lost his innocence must unite. Armed with high-tech armor, experimental weaponry, and a legacy of shadows, they will show the city that while men can die, the Ronin is an idea—and the night is finally fighting back.

Power always comes with a price. Behind wealth, status, and perfect smiles lie secrets no one dares to expose. She thought she was stepping into a world of luxury and protection. Instead, she found herself trapped between desire, control, and sins that could destroy everything. In this game of power and obsession, love is never innocent.

Celux-9 is a colonial planet filled with highly advanced technology. The city of Nova Lux, at its core, is a city divided by caste differences and technological facilities. The city is divided into two areas: The Spire and The Undercity. It's clear that both have their own conditions and are as opposite as heaven and earth. Louise Vane decisively put down her press card, fed up with her role as a "image polisher" for the Spire elite while the Undercity residents suffered. She disappeared for several months, trying to tune out the cries of the slum district. However, the silence tormented her. She knew she couldn't run away from the chaos, so she returned to the streets as a private detective. She wasn't interested in making a name for herself; she was determined to find the remnants of her conscience that still remained. On her first day, Louise encountered a strange situation: residents of the slums were disappearing one by one. A routine case morphed into a dark obsession, driving her to uncover the truth. She was determined to expose whether their disappearance was a series of ordinary criminal incidents or part of a grand conspiracy. What exactly is Louise Vane facing? This is clearly a shadowy operation. There's clearly a deeper conflict at play here, one that goes far beyond what she could have ever imagined. Welcome to Planet Celux-9. Here, longevity is attainable for those with the necessary financial resources. Note: This story is my original work and is not a translated novel. This is high sci-fi, pure and simple. It's also dark fantasy, plain and simple.

Erich ran away from a childhood shattered by silent screams and a home filled with tribal masks. Years later, he is a solitary deep-sea photographer on the coast of Japan, haunted by one terrifying memory: the moment he saw his own father with a chillingly blank face—no eyes and...

The Force was never clean and neither were the hands of those who dared to try and master it. Beneath neon-lit towers and among the scars of battle-ravaged worlds, the galaxy is haunted by echoes of an ancient darkness. Fractured souls and forgotten warriors search for meaning amid shadows deeper than space itself. When old secrets resurface, whispers colder than a Sith Lord's tomb and sharp enough to cut deep-rise relentlessly from forgotten graves, demanding payment in blood, bitter regret, and broken promises that haunt like restless spirits. As factions clash and relics from long-forgotten wars awaken, the fragile line separating hero from villain blurs into nothingness. In a galaxy submerged beneath relentless tides of darkness and chaos, redemption is a deadly gamble, alliances dissipate like smoke in a storm, and survival often means confronting-and perhaps embracing-the very darkness you once vowed to annihilate. *The story follows four main protagonists in a shifting first person POV tale.

A half-ghost, half-human huntress walks through a nameless city of eternal dusk. Monsters wear human faces, angels sell souls for rent, and silence itself is a weapon. Trip of the Shadows is where redemption and damnation share the same heartbeat.

Two people who use sex as a weapon, love as leverage, and each other as collateral damage. A story about predation, manipulation, and whether damaged people can learn tenderness - or if some things are too broken to fix. Isabelle (Bells) Hann thought she had her life perfectly mapped out: a prestigious job at tech consultancy Larssens Ltd, an engagement to wealthy Theodore Watson, and a future built on safety and respectability. But her carefully constructed world begins to unravel around her predatory boss, Jude Larssen - a man whose brilliant mind and dangerous instincts have kept her orbiting him like a moth to flame for three years. When Jude manipulates a high-stakes dinner with Japanese conglomerate Yamamoto Industries by claiming he and Bells are engaged, their simmering professional tension explodes into something far more volatile. As Bells becomes entangled in Jude's web of corporate machinations, and psychological games, she discovers that the line between manipulation and desire wears thin.

Lila accidentally discovers she has a sister. She begins searching for her sister, whom she has never met or seen before. However, a traffic accident in 2024 prevents her from continuing her journey. (The details of this accident will be revealed in the first episode.) After some time, she learns that her sister is very close. Lila will eventually cooperate with the police officers she befriends. Lila will then go through a series of action-packed adventures, even traveling across continents, and with the help of some friends, she will find her sister. Throughout the entire time period, a series of interwoven events will unfold. Her friends will also take risks and experience moments and emotions they have never felt before. These events will weigh heavily on Billy, who, saddened and distressed, will leave his city and surroundings and separate from his wife (Sandra).

1947 — A detective hunts the thief of a priceless gem, but the case unravels into something deeper than crime. When the stolen stone begins to twist the laws of the world, Murphy realizes he isn’t chasing a man — he’s chasing the collapse of meaning itself. A hardboiled noir story about crime, existence, and the quiet horror of watching reality come undone. Disclaimer: The prose or story has been heavily processed through Quillbot and Grammarly. I intentionally used these tools to strip away human 'warmth' from the narration. If the prose feels mechanical, the tools are working as intended.

In a world where cities dwell under endless rain and gangs carve empires from the depths of darkness. Legends are forged in betrayal and paid for in blood. A proud avenger in black erases entire crews not for sport, but to carve a message into the shadows: return what was stolen, or watch your allies burn. A runaway girl joins thieves who steal treasures, clinging to life.  A genius boy flees the chains of his past. A scarred assassin carries the ghost of the child he sacrificed to survive. Bosses calculates every scenario. Needles whisper. Machine guns roar. Assassins and mercenaries hunt legends from the dark. Survival demands a price, a sister, a child, a piece of your soul. In this world, every bond is a blade waiting to turn. Gangs and empires clash. The blood sings its own song. And no one escapes the reckoning. Sing or die. The Hours of Fallen Bloods: Sing or Die is an urban fantasy Action Drama series that spans corrupt towns, shadowed fortresses, and blood-soaked alliances. where even the noblest motives drag souls into the void. Assassins✓ Mercenaries✓ Martial arts (Shadow movements)✓ Gun fights✓ New Chapters drops Daily. Stay tuned.. Also available on Royal road Same time, Same Author- Jerome (Jdreams)

Rain-slick alleys. Neon reflections bouncing off puddles like broken promises. The city never sleeps not because it wants to, but because it doesn’t dare. Most people walk these streets on autopilot. Not me. For me, every corner hums with life, every shadow whispers something I probably shouldn’t hear. Misfortune seems to follow me, like a loyal dog with terrible timing. It started with a disappearance. A man, a shadow, gone before I could blink. And then… someone was watching. Always watching. Curiosity tugged at me like a leash I couldn’t escape. What seemed like a coincidence twisted into something darker, something stitched into the veins of this city. The deeper I followed, the more tangled it all became. Lies. Secrets. Shadows that move when you’re not looking. Every step forward made survival a gamble: know when to pull, know when to cut loose. This is a city that punishes the curious. And I… I was far too curious.

In the underbelly of Chicago, Detective Alice Pierce walks the thin line between justice and the darkness she inherited. When a string of brutal murders leads back to her late father’s shadowy past, Alice is forced to confront the truth about the man who raised her — and the criminal empire he once served. As bodies pile up and old ghosts resurface, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth... even if it means becoming the thing she’s hunted her whole career.

In a future where death is obsolete and the elite live forever above the clouds, the rest of humanity survives below—lost in addiction, poverty, and simulation. When a high-profile immortal is found murdered in a society where killing has become rare and unimaginable, elite investigator Cael Nox is called to uncover the truth. Cold, brilliant, and trained in unshackled logic, Cael follows the clues into the decaying depths of the city. But something is wrong in the lower districts. Whispered rumors speak of illegal births, vanishing records, and a presence that doesn’t belong. As Cael descends, reality begins to fracture—and what he finds may challenge not just the law… but the nature of justice itself.

Deep in the desolate heights of the Akan ranges, a warrior of legend named by most as Kraken the Undefeated and his motley crew are sent to slay a monstrous terror threatening the region. But the expedition degenerates into a nightmare as his party is torn to shreds by horrors that defy nature and strategy. In the snare of horror’s merciless tide, Kraken is haunted by visions of the past and the future—visions that unravel a dreaded secret. Kraken, named Undefeated, must now face the truth of what he’s become and what it means to wield a power invoked through blood and sacrilege… When the illusions of grandeur fade and the truth is unraveled, even death may not be enough to redeem him.

In a city drowning in crime, corruption, and Ohadium—a deadly drug ruling the streets— Asher Erickson is just another enforcer collecting debts. He doesn’t care about right or wrong. He doesn’t care about the lives he takes. The job is simple: pay up, or pay in blood. But when a routine debt collection leads him to a desperate chemist—one who claims she can pay him far more than money—Asher finds himself caught in a game much bigger than he expected—a game involving the underground drug trade, corporate conspiracies, and a new drug that could change his fate forever Crime Thriller Cyberpunk Noir Anti-Hero Protagonist Underground Drug Trade Brutal Action & Violence Gangs & Conspiracies Morally Grey MC Dark & Gritty Gang War Criminal Empire

"Within the depths of the family's cage, where love and fear intertwine, buried secrets and relentless psychological struggles come to light. Aiden Reyes, the silent man burdened by his scars, seeks to confront his family's oppressive legacy and break free from the chains of the past that suffocate his present. But can he truly escape the cage, or will he remain a prisoner of inherited pain?"

"A killer’s past is never buried—it waits in the shadows, ready to strike." Ryan Drake was once a legend—a prodigy raised in a dynasty of assassins feared by the underworld. But he walked away, leaving behind the blood-soaked legacy that defined him. Yet, the past never stays dead. When a string of brutal murders shakes the foundations of a decaying city, each victim bears the unmistakable marks of a forbidden technique—Blood Code. And the only person capable of such execution is Ryan himself… or someone trained exactly like him. Hunted by a secret organization, haunted by sins he cannot outrun, and forced into an uneasy alliance with a relentless investigative journalist, Eleanor Cross, Ryan must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. But as the bodies pile up and old enemies resurface, a chilling realization sets in—his greatest enemy isn’t the syndicate hunting him, but the man who once made him who he is. And when the final truth is revealed, Ryan will face the deadliest question of all: Is he still the hunter… or has he already become the prey?

WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT: GORE, HORROR, LANGUAGE, SCENES OF INTENSE VIOLENCE. Cherish County is plagued by the mysterious disappearance of a young preteen, The summer heat makes the decay of the investigation feel all to real for Detectives Molly & Demmer. Can two small town detectives solve the mystery before more victims surface?

Kazuki an assassin who had just completed his latest mission and decided to take a rest. But peace was never an option. Ambushed out of nowhere, Kazuki finds himself the target of a deadly bounty. With elite killers and unknown enemies coming at him from all directions, survival becomes a full time job. Now, it’s not just about staying alive. It’s about finding out who wants him dead. Kill Kazuki is a fast-paced action thriller about trust, betrayal, and a hunted man turning the hunt around.

Before Reginald Fletcher, the world was shaped by two wielders of All Power, but none were as formidable as the first. The Eternal Phoenix, matriarch of the Guerrera family, used her boundless might to forge a perfect paradise, a world of harmony and order. But in her hubris, she saw the inherent flaw of sin as an unforgivable blight upon her creation. With a heart of fire and an unyielding will, she declared war upon the very foundations of existence of sin. She gathered a legion of the world's most divine and powerful beings and launched an unprecedented campaign to invade Hell itself. Layer by layer, she tore through the infernal realms, her righteous crusade a blazing beacon against the eternal realm. The denizens of the abyss, from the lowliest imps to the greatest demonic princes, fell before her wrath. She conquered every level, her victory seeming absolute, until she reached the 7th layer where she met her end, leaving her legacy—and her power—to the next wielder. The world was left in disarray, the very power that held it in peace was lost, and anguish and pain reigned as the portal to hell was left open, spewing forth unending torment upon the mortal realm. For 300 years, chaos persisted, until a new wielder of All Power was born: Emperor Sora Archeron. The Conqueror. He sought to finish what his predecessor failed to do. He ushered in the Steam Age, and armed with first-generation firepower, he invaded hell once again. He recruited most of the world's men and launched his own divine campaign. He and his army met with the same grim fate. The endless hordes of hell swallowed his army whole, leaving him the sole survivor to return to a world he could not save. A century later, a new wielder of All Power is transmigrated into a matriarchal, female-dominated world, a world of the Scorched. The scorched is a term used to refer to those who cultivate the energy of hell, Miasma. His name is Reginald Fletcher, and he is haunted by a fractured past he can't remember. All he knows is that his daughter, Marigold, has been kidnapped, an act that leads to a vicious attack by a former rival, Yierch Mann. Poisoned with Miasma, the same substance that powers The Scorched, Reginald's near-death state awakens a dormant legacy: the Guerrera family's Book of Blood. The book's power floods his body, making him the third wielder of All Power and the new master of the very hellish energies that once threatened to consume his predecessors. Now, to survive and reclaim his daughter, Reginald must navigate a world of lurking shadows and forgotten evils, all while wrestling with the same power that once saved a world and then nearly damned it.