allure of darkness

A child who was gifted with magic, grew up to live a simple life and never knew the existence of his supernatural powers. He was happy with his lifestyle, until the day he almost got killed while trying to save a girl he fell in love with at first sight. After he found out about his amazing powers, terrible things started emanating from every single corner of his life. And since then, the world he knew of never became the same as it was. He never knew his real destiny was to restore peace and bring balance to the world. Will he be able to overcome such task that lies ahead?

I was born during the pandemic and it was not over for the past twenty-five years. Oceans were drained. Trees and flowers were no longer existing. Having water was harder each day that many people chose to die instead of surviving. I envy those people who could afford water— the rich ones and the most privileged people around the world. Poor people liked me were not allowed to get water more than what was intended for us. In other words, it was a system that dividing the rich people with limitless water sources and the poor people with limited water sources. It was a system that we needed to obey or else we might lose the life we were struggling to survive. I wanted to surrender but there was only thing that hindered me from dying— Cardinals of Auresia. It was an online game that I wished was real. There, I could build my own kingdom with my own system. I thought that sanity left me for it seemed real to me. Not until I found out that it was the solution for the suffering of the world.

The three ladies (his daughter, maid and lover) want a half of him, but seriously, who divides a half into three? * * * Athena has given her words to her father that Vulcan, the mortal is better than every god, Zeus, her father formed and proposed that she marry. Because of that, she can't return to her father with shame and regret. She stands her ground, she will fight for who she loves. The Nymph will not back down, because all her life, she had only been a puppet to Athena's will, and taking her man will be the best comeback. Prium will not let Vulcan off her hook because she had left every thing she was and had back in the village because of him. Returning to the village is a 'NO'. And Vulcan? He holds them all in same regard because all of them have been useful in one way or the other. But deep down, the memories he has shared sexually and emotionally with Athena back in fantasy keeps reminding him of his love for her.

Zane was filled with rage when he found out his wife had been sleeping with another man, and to his disbelief, his in-laws seemed to accept and even approve of it. Consequently, Zane was expelled and divorced. This incident, however, revealed an unexpected truth to Zane. He had unknowingly inherited wealth and a cultivation technique, which shockingly, turned out to be real in modern times! With his newfound money and power, Zane was determined to prove that he was not careless. He vowed to avenge himself and become the most respected person in the world, making sure to achieve success!

In the mysterious Tower of Rebirth, Adrian Steele, once a ruthless mercenary, confronts a second chance at life. Together with a diverse group of lost souls, they embark on a perilous journey through 100 floors, where failure means eternal damnation. With Lila, a mysterious fairy, as their guide, they must overcome trials, form alliances, and battle their inner demons. Adrian's past haunts him, but through friendship and self-discovery, he finds hope. As they ascend, they realize their destinies are intertwined, and they must confront the embodiment of their former selves on the final floor.  Can they shed their dark pasts and embrace rebirth? This emotionally charged tale of redemption and transformation will grip your heart until the very end.

Hilda died horribly in a room at Starlight High School during a very lively party. No one knew who had murdered the poor girl. Did one of Hilda's friends hold a grudge and kill her? Or was this an abstract murder committed by a heartless and empathetic human being? But one thing is for sure: before Hilda died, she had a big and very dangerous secret. She took that secret with her to her death, and no one knows what it is, at least for now, until a detective investigates the unfortunate incident and discovers something that no one expected and never thought possible.

A mysterious event leads every single man in A-City to question whether it is right or wrong to succumb themselves in submission and ideal ecstasy, if the consequence is to unleash a part of them they never knew was naturally built.

Floyd thought his life ended when his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his child decided to marry his boss over him. He was also sent to prison because of Roxane's doing. He was hurt and enraged because of what they did to him. But a mysterious woman visited her in prison and claimed that he was the only heir of the wealthiest clan in the world!  Floyd finally finds out how he can redeem himself and get his son back. Now, he is ready to make them pay for what they did to him! 

The Land of Seppora is a beautiful lush place, teeming with life and magic. It lies at the heart of Tempora, a world created and sustained by magic and nature. This is how Seppora looks, at least from the outside. The leadership structure of Seppora is however rife with corruption and injustice. The powerful are treated as gods and the poor are treated as trash, at the mercy of the aristocracy. A band of misfits known as Lux Libera aims to change the narrative for the better, at least on a small scale. But there is something deeper and more sinister that awaits them. Soon they begin to piece everything together. Attacks on innocent villages and capture of thousands who are never heard from again, The Solarian Temple's clampdown on non-conforming mages, and the Imperium's blind eye to the shortcomings of its officials, all lead to a plot steeped in darkness, one which could spell the end of not just Seppora but Tempora itself. Can 5 people with twisted pasts whose paths somehow align be able to stop this abomination?

After the opening of the Pandora's Box, the God of Death, battered and gravely injured, fled to the mortal world carrying half of the Supreme artifact of the Gods he stole. The world, known as Agartha, experienced a monumental change- The transition of flora and fauna in tandem with human civilization into something richer with resources blended with utmost danger. Massive surge of concentrated energy coursed through the world enabling the manifestation of dormant bloodlines, martial and arcane arts as well as powerful techniques. In a secluded village in the depths of Sierra Noluz, a relatively dangerous mountain range with dense forestry is where Lex Azure live. Living his 15 years of life being instilled with vocational education as well as martial arts from his father, learning military arts from retired soldiers in the village, and arcane arts from village invokers, it was all but fleeting. Suddenly thrust into the whirlpool of fate, Lex, compelled by his bloodline, will inevitably have to face off against the God of Death. Why must he battle a God? How can he face against a God? Discover the world outside of Sierra Noluz and explore the vastness of Ageartha with Lex as he campaigns to fight for the survival of humanity. Learning the trinity paths, befriending magic beasts, rallying the nation, finding reliable companions, fighting the dark forces, treading a path uncharted by all. ------- Note: Brace yourselves to get your worldview overturned by different tales and you'll start to believe in magic a little. Stay tuned for every piece of the puzzle will fit perfectly at the end. Please enjoy the journey. Read it now, add it to your reading list and earn a badge.