a toast to the damned

Died a Hero, Reborn as a Demon... The strongest Hero in the world killed the Demon King, the most powerful demon ever to appear on Earth. He achieved something which no other hero could ever do. But alas, the Hero never expected his own girlfriend, his own friends, and the organization he trusted to suddenly turn against him and try to kill him. It was the cruelest blow he was ever dealt in his life. He still didn’t give up and tried to stand his ground, but they had come prepared, and he was caught unawares in their trap. He fought to his death only to find himself transmigrated into a demon’s body! But who would have thought that he would be the husband of the Demon Queen! However, life as the royal consort was not easy at all. So read to find out how he is going to overcome those trying to step on him and finally get his revenge. ===== Discord Link https://discord.gg/HjWkd4nB3z =====

Darian was born cursed. He can see the past lives of everyone... but only the darkest sins they've ever committed. Surrounded by demons disguised as people, he locked himself away from the world. His only light... was the love of his family. Until... they took everything from him. That day, Darian awakened. He abandoned his fear. His sanity. His hope. He didn’t need any of that. He would take whatever he wanted. Destroy everything in his path. Devour every enemy. In a future where humanity found life beyond Earth, the High Humans appeared — beings with powers beyond imagination. They brought peace. But at what cost? The worst side of humanity was born along with them. It was the birth of the greatest calamity in the universes... And also their only salvation. A healer who could bring light and life — And a damned monster strong enough to break the balance of the world. (Can be read as a standalone, but set in the same multiverse as the book Duality of Shadows)

Many aeons ago, in a land filled with riches and abundance, where peace reigned unhindered by anything, lived a kind called A'Khina. The realm was painted with lush greenery, its meadows were filled with blooming colours, and its sun was just warm enough so everything could grow and thrive. Seasons changed, and a new ruler rose, determined to bring change into the realm and show her people that there was so much that they hadn't seen or experienced. She broke the sacred law that had kept her kind safe for such a long time and allowed for the very first entry into their realm to one other kind. One man from a realm filled with abundance brought with him sparkling stones and precious metals, which began to ornate the Queen's Palace and the homes of the A'khina. The man was a merchant, one of the lowest of his guild, and his name was N'gatarkan. Time passed, and the man was allowed entry once every season to bring in his precious stones in exchange for grains and food. He slowly began to earn their trust, and with each visit, he found out more about the realm, and the more found he began coveting the power that made that realm so special. Many seasons passed, and he began planning and scheming an uprise and taking the power that he wanted for himself, and with it, the demise of an entire kind began, and he became the first of his kind. Aeons passed once more, and peace reigned in the realm until one day, the power he had coveted for himself, others wanted it just like he did. And a silent war began between what they called the First One and the powerful entities that desired to wield that power. To save his people and himself, he returned to his roots and bargained his precious life and the power he held in exchange for the safety of his kind, the sithrians. Until one day, when a girl was born unlike any other of her kind, with her white hair and sparkling emerald green eyes that held the promise of change but also led to her kind's demise once more. And thus our story begins.....

"I can't be your meal..." Jacquelyn pleaded, trying to reason with the man who was supposedly her husband. His grin widened, curling into a mischievous smile, revealing his razor-sharp fangs. "And why is that?" he asked. Jacquelyn knew she had to use her brain with this one. "I am your wife... you can't eat me," she said, hoping to appeal to whatever humanity was left in him. "Makes it even better," was his cold response. Jacquelyn's legs trembled; she couldn't think of any culture or tradition where it was acceptable for a husband to eat his own wife. "And...." "And?" He prompted, with an encouraging sweet smile. "And I'm wet..." -------- Long, long ago, when Creatures of the Night ruled supreme and stood at the top of the food chain, a princess, Jacquelyn Avignon lived in the isolated part of the palace. Away from humans and even her own family. Cursed, they said. Queen killer, they called her. Bad omen, they crowned her. Until she was sent to be the bride of the Vampire King. A vampire king who enjoys his own peace and twisted sense of humor. Living life as the supreme sovereign, finds a princess who knows nothing about his supremacy at his doorstep, claiming to be his little wife. What happens when a cursed princess, afraid of blood, desperate to be with her family and to be loved back, crashes into the peaceful world of a vampire king? Her first target, turn her husband into a vegetarian. What about when Jacquelyn realizes that the world around her is more than just sunshine and good sleep but that hell is empty and the devils are here... in human form? She has to watch her back! For fans of; Forbidden love, dark fantasy, ancient curses and prophecy, strong willed and resilient female leads, grey men, dark humor, betrayals, marked mates, and star-crossed love, this book is for you. Other works by the same author: 1. Kitanna (Completed) 2. A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming (Spin-off of Kitanna, Completed) 3. The Hitman's Sunshine (Completed)

Kidnapped by a goddess, and sent to a dangerous world. Xin Feng, as punishment for defying his fate, was sent to another world. In the body of a mortal servant, task to do gruesome physical labor. That was his destiny~ [Character status modification….] [Complete…] [Show Character’s status? Yes/No] ‘Uhm… Yes.’ [initializing...] *Ding! *Connection Ready* [Greetings, child of Chaos. I am You. You are me. I am Balance, and you are the speck of Chaos that still needs to grow...] [Good luck...] Watch how our main character Xin Feng cracks the mysteries of the dangerous yet strange world. Follow his journey, as he grows stronger to find his way back home, and to get revenge on the goddess that had dragged him away from his peaceful life. From the mysteries of immortality, magic, and evolution; to the existence of dangerous beasts and anomalies. -Why do they exist? -How did humans survive them? -And who controls it all? The strings shall be connected, eventually. Balance will return, and the great Chaos that happens in every corner, will become one with Balance again.

A Damned Soul’s Survival Journey — Betrayed and murdered by his closest friend, Halo thought death was his final punishment, until he woke inside Damnation of the Gods, a brutal game he’d barely played. This world is rotting with Sinners and monsters wear human skin. And the so-called hero? His holy crusade will only finish what the gods started, the world’s destruction. Armed with the knowledge of the game’s true ending, Halo must hunt the hero before destiny collapses again. But can a damned soul defy fate without losing what’s left of his humanity? This isn’t a game anymore. It’s his second death waiting to happen. — WARNING: THIS NOVEL MIGHT CONTAIN DEPICTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND SCENES THAT MAY BE UPSETTING FOR SOME READERS.

After seventy years of an unremarkable, mortal existence, Ethan dies,. Only to awaken reborn as Caelan Aestherisin, the young master of House Aestherisin, the most secretive and feared of the Five Nocturnal Houses. From the shadows, these ancient bloodlines rule the world through vast vampire legions, unseen yet absolute. Thrust into a realm of aristocratic monsters and eternal conspiracies, Caelan must adapt to life as a Nocturnal, royal vampires gifted with bizarre powers, bound by ruthless traditions, and entangled in dangerous, seductive politics where loyalty is fragile and ambition is lethal. Power is currency, dominance is survival, and morality is a relic of mortal weakness. As Caelan embraces his new nature, he begins a ruthless ascent. Nobles, mortals, and immortals alike fall under his influence as he builds a growing harem of devote beauties, bound to him through obsession, pain, pleasure, and absolute authority. In this world, intimacy is not weakness but control, and indulgence is a declaration of supremacy. Freed from death, judgment, and human morality, Caelan sinks deeper into a life of excess and domination. Power corrupts, pleasure amplifies it, and restraint becomes meaningless when the world itself bends to his will. His rise will not merely avert the world’s impending damnation, it will bring upon a new ring of absolute order, where Nocturnals, vampires, and humans are united under a single, unchallenged dominion. The age of shadows is ending. An age of domination is over the horizon. Warning: This story contains explicit adult themes, including violence, gore, and disturbing content (incest, and more). Reader discretion is advised. Schedule: New chapter = Monday and Wednesday. New chapter everyday on Patreon with exclusive character and chapter arts and bonus chapters PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/c/brekker/posts Only awaken as Caelan Aestherisin, the young master of the House Aestherisin. The most mysterious of five Nocturnal Houses that rule the world from shadow with their vampire armies. He has to come to terms with his new reality as a Nocturnal, who are royal vampires with strange abilities and even stranger interpersonal Relations. Follow him on his journey to dominate the royals and mundane alike, creates his Harem and tame beauties, corrupted by absolute power and dominion in his hands, unhinged from absolute power and pleasure, free from death, scrutiny and humane morals. For his arrival won't just save the world from its impending doom, it will give rise to the new absolute power for nocturnals, vampires and humans alike.

Born to be human, Trained to be an Assassin! Fated to be a god! Growing up to become an assassin whose name speaks dread in the hearts of men, cunning, twisted, and smart - that's Rey Castle. A teenager who would dare challenge a nation just for fun. Serving under the man who raised him as an assassin, Rey's goal is to eliminate the five people responsible for the Baylor Slaughter Incident, an incident that made him an orphan and destroyed his true clan. This goal has burned in his heart since he discovered the truth. Standing at the top of the food chain in a world filled with magic and dreadful powers, entities ready to destroy even the world to obtain the power to transcend mortality. Yet, Rey's hunger for greater power becomes unbearable. The infamous Deathmaker shall experience the true meaning of creation itself. Once mortal, he shall transcend into a state where even constellations aren't equal to him! Becoming one with the Endless!

[Winner in WPC July 2023 Contest!] [Slight Smut - Fast Paced - System] *** Synopsis: It all started as another VRMMORPG, Emberhorn, was released out to the world. With it, came all sorts of adventures such as leveling up your stats, killing monsters as you venture through dungeons, slaying dragons, getting noble ranks, and in other words, living in it. That’s exactly what Adrenoid did. He wasted the rest of his years strapped to the headset as the addict for adventure that he was, doing nothing but playing and coursing through this virtual world’s mysteries and secrets. Thus, Adrenoid had long gone to become a lifeless shut-in without a job, friends, and a girlfriend. This game was the only thing that supported him through these tough times. What he lacked in the real world, he tried to change in the virtual one to the point he’d do anything to have more privilege than the others, including the possibility of cheating. Thus, after dozens of retries and errors, he had finally done it. He had hacked the game’s system which led to its downfall. [Shut-Down Notice: 1 Hour(s) Left.] [Shut-Down Notice: 30 Minutes Left.] [Goodbye!] Adrenoid’s stream of tears was unstoppable as the game he had invested years in to become one of the strongest had met its end. “Huh?” Adrenoid gazed in surprise as his tears pixelated into the air. [Welcome, Player 1!] [Your arrival has been awaited for a long time.] [The Emberhorn will stretch its authority over Planet-B612, also known as Earth, gradually over time.] Adrenoid couldn’t help but gaze slack-jawed at the holographic pop-ups one after another. Especially the editable stats. --Notice-- The Story's beginning will be based on the game, and so will the MC's villain trope also start later on--the world is set on Earth but I'll be making fictional countries, cities, towns, etc.

(WARNING THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+!!!!) She was a gift He was the owner. And the ancient angel was going to stop at nothing to protect what was unquestionably his. ............................. Blurb: Using his large hands to hold her waist, he positioned himself at her entrance teasing her a little by rubbing himself against her. This action was intensely maddening for Bethel. 'Fuck just shove the whole thing in' Frustrated she thought to herself. "Amica mea, just so you know, I don't think I can be any gentle as it is right now" The clueless immortal female blinked twice "I beg for your utmost forgiveness in the future my love" Bethel's eyes widened to great extents as she was finally able to soak in his words. But before she could utter a single word, it was too late. The grim reaper thrust in with full force.