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They say the world will end in shadow. They never say who will be left to stop it. Luna goes to the mountains carrying nothing but unanswered questions and a past she refuses to remember. Darkness presses against Pirar’s walls, patient and watching, while people wait for a savior they do not truly believe will come. As Luna journey begins, alliances form, betrayal exist, and trust becomes dangerous. Each trial strips something from her, certainty, safety, innocence, until only the truth remains, the darkness does not only hunt the world, It knows her. Ancient words whisper of a fate written in blood and starlight, of a girl forged through loss, meant to rise when hope has thinned to nothing. But prophecies lie as easily as people do, and destiny is rarely merciful. To save Pirar, Luna may have to embrace the very thing she fears becoming. Because in a world slipping into endless night, not all light is pure and not all darkness is the enemy.

Seseorang memanggilku dengan keras dari belakang. Tanpa berpikir panjang gue langsung menuju arah suara itu berada. Semakin gue melangkah mendekati suara itu, Suara tersebut semakin datang dari arah mana saja. Gue hanya diam menutup telinga. Bertekuk lutut sambil memejamkan mata. Suara itu menghilang dalam sekejap. Ketika mata ini terbuka sedikit. Ada seseorang yang menunjuk ke arah gue. Lalu dia menghilang. Gue merasa bingung apa maksud seseorang itu menunjuk ke arah gue. Gue melihat sekitar gue, tidak ada siapa siapa. Seketika ada tangan yang menyentuh kepala gue dari depan. Lalu ada suara yang membisik ketika tangan itu bersentuhan dengan kepala gue. "Disini letak kesalahanmu". Sesudah itu tangan yang tak dikenal itu seketika hilang dan melebur dengan angin yang berlalu. Gue hanya terdiam. Lalu bertanya, "Ada apa sebenarnya ini?"

In the bustling modern metropolis, there exists a hidden world unknown to most—vampires are not merely the terrifying creatures of legend. They live quietly in the shadows of human society, indistinguishable from ordinary people yet fundamentally different. Our protagonist, Adrian Light, is one such vampire with a unique identity. He was not born from an ancient curse but was transformed due to an accident, forever caught between the worlds of humans and vampires. Adrian possesses eternal life and extraordinary powers, but these are not gifts he desires; they are chains he cannot break. Adrian tries to find his place in modern society. By day, he is an unassuming librarian, and by night, he becomes the city's guardian, using his abilities to help those in trouble. However, concealing his identity is no easy task. He must remain constantly vigilant to avoid revealing his true nature, especially in his interactions with humans. His friendship with his neighbor, Sarah Miller, deepens over time. Sarah's warmth and kindness allow him to glimpse the light of humanity he thought he had lost, but it also plunges him into deeper conflict—he longs to connect with humans, yet fears his identity will put her in danger. At the same time, Adrian faces threats from within the vampire community. Traditional vampire clans see him as an outcast, believing his closeness to humans violates the ancient laws of their kind. They attempt to drag him back into the darkness, even resorting to violence. Adrian is forced to navigate the precarious space between humans and vampires, striving to protect the human friends he cherishes while fending off hostility from his own kind. In this novel, vampires are no longer the traditional symbols of terror but are imbued with complex humanity. Adrian's inner world is filled with contradictions and struggles: he despises his bloodthirsty instincts but cannot entirely escape them; he yearns to integrate into human society yet knows he can never truly belong. His struggle with identity runs throughout the story, prompting readers to reflect deeply on themes of "self" and "other," "humanity" and "savagery." Through Adrian's perspective, the novel explores universal themes such as loneliness, belonging, and identity in modern society. His story is not just a fantastical adventure about vampires but also a mirror reflecting the confusion and longing within every individual. Adrian's journey is fraught with danger and challenges, but it is also filled with hope and the possibility of redemption. Can he find balance between the worlds of humans and vampires? Can he truly accept himself and discover the meaning of his existence? The answers to these questions will gradually unfold as the story progresses. With its unique perspective, profound emotional depth, and gripping plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers. It is not merely a fantasy about vampires but a profound exploration of humanity, identity, and belonging. Whether you are a fan of fantasy literature or a reader intrigued by themes of human nature, this novel will transport you into a world of contradictions and tensions, inviting you to think and empathize as you read.

It was the seventh century, when the japanese army of the samurai was founded. Back then many soldier fought in a war called „Fuun“. The local warriors were known as spriritual fighters. They followed a self-proclaimed relief and chose their own way of life. Through a ritual humans created ten body independent powers called „Meta-Spirits“. They were created as little energy cores that a single human could absorb. So it happened that ten strong warriors got one Meta-Spirit each. They increased their physical strength a bunch and gave them powers, that they´ve never had before. So the war continued for years. All of the samurai were beaten towards the end of the Fuun, except for ten of them, the Meta-Spirit users. They began to fought and even kill each other little by little. The last survivor collected the other nine Meta-Spirits that were left behind. But his body couldn´t take all of this power so every single cell of his body decayed. So all ten Meta-Spirit users were killed. The humans saw the created powers as a threat and constantly ignored them. The Meta-Spirits began to wander through Japan independently, and like some kind of virus they have thrown parts of theirselves off. And so they infeceted the human cells, that paranormally mutaded and gave them unique powers. Those paranormal mutations were called „Spirits“.

Fifty years ago on the 21st of December 2012, the world as we knew it, ended. The earth was divided into two territories: Babylon and Necropolis. Babylonians believe that it was God's wrath that caused the cataclysmic event that led to whatever the world has become. Some believed it to be a scientific phenomenon, but only those who wields the power of Spirit knows the truth. Prophesied Savior of Humankind, that's what Serenity is for the wielders. The strongest among them. But is her strength enough to deal with her brother's lie, her altered memories, the cult that rapes and kills women, the Risen who devours the living, and the truth about everything? Will Dime, her broken and clueless soul mate, be able to save her from herself? And will she on the other hand, have the power to save Dime from himself? With the immense power in her hands, saving the world seem as easy as one, two, three, but as seduction and the pleasure of it tingling at her fingertips, the chance of being consumed and destroyed by it increases.

A dystopian premise where a rebellion group is fighting against an unknown foe. And when the secrets unfold, it was something that no one thought about.

Thomas King is a rebel and a fighter, but he was once a boy kicked around by his peers and his equals. Now he demands unity. Once he fought to unify the entire star system not because he’s the hero everyone wants, but the supreme ruler they all deserve. Even in a new world filled with chaos and disorder he must put humanity on the map, not for them, but for his own satisfaction. To let everyone know one thing. “All people are equal. Equal under me.” #Gritty #OP #DragonsAreCool

❥Léa kingsbury is a ❦vampire who comes back to her native town after a long time she is the only daughter of a prestigious family but léa has an even more special destiny will she , her best friends and lover find the secret to why she is drawn by a ♡︎book and the ꨄportrait of a women ｡ﾟ• ʚ———ഒ♡ഒ———ɞ •ﾟ｡

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?