elements of gothic stories

The Avalon Of Five Elements

The tens of thousands of universes have merged. The disintegration of Spiritual Force led to the momentous collapse of the great Cultivation World, a mighty era that had endured through millions of years of history. In the wake of the large-scale invasion of the Wilderness, the Avalon of Five Elements has become the practitioners’ last stand. After a thousand years, a lowly youth, who hailed from the Old Territory, toiled as a laborer for three years in the depths of the Wilderness. He then became an exception and obtained the opportunity to enter the Avalon Of Five Elements for further studies. Bearing beast-like fighting capabilities and driven by the desire to take control of his life, the youth strived for greater strength and power. Little did he know that he would set off a majestic upheaval.

Fang Xiang · Eastern

S.P.E.C.T.O.R - [A Sci-fi space adventure with fantasy elements]

Adam was having a great time camping in the woods with his girlfriend until they were suddenly attacked. During the attack, his girlfriend was shot while he was thrown from a cliff. Unconscious and on the verge of death, an android appeared before taking him to a spaceship, Spector, which healed him up. Now this Spector wants him to be its operator, so that they can leave Earth. But before that, he needs to settle the grudge he has against those who attacked him and killed his girlfriend. Armed with advanced technology, Adam hunts them down before heading out to explore the universe. Strangely, though, he has to do all this and more while livestreaming to the whole universe. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Release Schedule: Daily. This story is also available on RoyalRoad, Webnovel and Patreon. Access 50+ chapters on Patreon.com/Sweeps083 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/D2FWBPA3yc ------------------------------------------------------------------- I plan to use the usernames of readers who leave comments as some of the livestream viewers in the novel, so if you want to be included, leave a comment. Also, add what planet you would like to be from and if you would rather your viewer be pro MC or against the MC, or maybe you just want to see the universe burn. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Regardless of space years, temporal incidents, appearances, and mentality, all individuals in this story are over 18+. Sexual content, while not the primary focus of this novel, is a part of it. The warnings listed below are in the chapter titles that have sexual content. * = Minor sexual content. ** = Around 1/2 of the chapter has sexual content. *** = Over 3/4 of the chapter has sexual content. This novel also contains Yuri elements. While there is technically a possible harem member who has a futa, I have already thought of a way around it, so there will be no futas in the harem.

Sweeps83 · Sci-fi

SSS Void Ascension: I Devour All Elements

In a world where Mages and Wardens contain monstrous Realms to protect humanity, Killian Dominic was termed a Null. A stain on his prestigious family. But a mysterious awakening bloomed within him, granting him the forbidden SSS-Rank Void Element. Every element he devours becomes his weapon. Fire, Lightning, Wind, Earth. Nothing is beyond his reach! Now hunted by the Goddess's Knights and Warden, Killian sets out on a path of incredible devouring. He will become the necessary Warden who destroys the very Realms the Gods created. Follow Killian as he ascends and devours everything in his path! #fastpaced #Multi-ElementMC!

Stressed_Prazai_ · Fantasy

Medieval Gothic Lords Series

"A place of superstitions. A place of curses. A girl who was forced to sacrifice her life for the welfare of the village, and became a widow against her will. Widowed? Or Married? Ella Rosemane was satisfied with what little she and her family had. But one incongruous incident shatters everything she had and kills the spirit in her. Stuck between being widowed and married, Ella found the curse around her was embraced by a stranger who was anything but a stranger to her."

Lady Prim · Urban

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