shadow and bone

In a world filled with the threat of death, a mysterious gate appears that brings dramatic changes. Dark Souls, an evil entity that slips through the gates, becomes an unexpected test of humanity's survival. To fight this darkness, humans tap into the power of Mana, an ancient energy source that is key to their defense. Alden, whose identity was erased by a forbidden magic used by his father, must survive in this dangerous world. His village is destroyed by rampaging Dark Souls, forcing Alden to embark on a journey full of challenges. In a world that doesn't recognize him, he faces a haunting uncertainty, chasing the shadow of a lost identity. However, to reclaim his right to be recognized by the world, Alden realizes that the only way is to face the Dark Lord who threatens his existence. In a disturbing and mysterious journey, Alden must face a powerful enemy that controls the gates, while embracing the power of Mana to rebuild his shattered destiny. ___ To support this book, please read to the end and give your opinion in the form of a review or comment...

Alistair Woods lives in a rural village. When his fiancée breaks the marriage contract because she believes he is not on the same level as the first Female Warrior, his relief does not last long: his master has another arranged marriage in line! This time, Alistair cannot escape the union and leaves for Lothan City, where he marries Lisa Anderson. What Alistair did not expect was to be so mistreated and to have his honor questioned by his new family. However, he has more important matters to deal with, such as a grand scheme that could put the lives of many in danger. And here, the poor village boy will show that in addition to being the Divine Healer, he is also a Master Warrior!

Eron Camden just wanted to be free of his past... He was hellbent to escape it all: Being the oddity of the pack, dealing with a demanding Alpha father, living in the shadow of his overachiever brother and working for a corrupt, sex-starved boss who wanted to keep him in his private army/ Finally finding a way to fake his own death and erase his former assassin/mobster identity, he moved into the most remote mountain village he can find and lived the life of a hunter/logger/handyman while staying off the grid. While doing so, he found himself being accepted by the village people, loved by the local children and even trusted by the community elders. And upon meeting the widow Diwana, he knew he never wanted to leave that village again. But, unfortunately for him, his past is fast catching up to him. Worse, he is totally unaware of it. Would they still accept him if they knew who he really was? Will he still dare stay and endanger everyone he now loves?

In a realm covered in darkness and despair, two figures emerge to shape the course of destiny: Royce, now imbued with newfound power and harbouring a thirst for vengeance, and Grimnar, consumed by a relentless fury fueled by the injustice done to his mother. Together, they invent evil schemes, rallying allies and amassing forces to perform their malevolent designs, casting a shadow of fear over the land. Yet amidst the looming shadow of impending doom, glimmers of hope flicker in the hearts of unexpected heroes. Undaunted by the encroaching darkness, they stand resolute, determined to defy the overwhelming odds stacked against them. As the machinations of evil unfold and the stakes escalate, the world trembles on the brink of destruction. Will the forces of hatred triumph, plunging the realm into eternal night? Or will the unbeatable spirit of courage and resilience prevail, brightening the path to salvation and restoring light to a world besieged by shadows?

O Bored Prowler of the white pages stained in dark ink. Do ye tire and lose interest in the scrolls of endless writers that tell the dry tales of Systems? Of modern men who traverse through time and space to arrive in fantastical worlds where they achieve naught but baseless journeys? Of tasteless worlds with no intrigue, failing to grasp thy mind? If that be the case, hearken unto me, O Prowler! Let me appeal to thy desire for adventure and darkness, bringing thee into the world of LEASTRIA, where ye shall follow the story of foul men born from distorted shadow! Where selfish Stars toy with fate from their Odd Demesnes! Where the Enlightened, the Sorcerers, the Cradlers and the Genuine Accursed roam and rend the Sheltered Lands with their obscene lust and greed! Where ye shall follow the story of the Cursed Child as he seeks ‘The Bringing’ and rises from meagrehood to significance under thy eyes. Hearken unto my voice and begin this tale, if ye fear not to prowl in Mythology. Do ye dare, O Prowler, to be lost in true Fantasy? ---------------- I will be posting this story on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun

18 year old Inez Sivan moved to a new city to begin a new life and live among humans, but fate had other plans for her. She had no idea that her main reason for being in the human world was to protect her from the vampire king, who ruled the shadow world and was on his way to the human world to claim it as his own. Inez was aware that she was there for a reason. The prophecy chose her to be the one to save the human world from the vampire king, but there was a plot twist: the vampire king turned out to be her biological father, who wants her dead so he can achieve his goals. To achieve this, he dispatched someone to the human world to bring Inez to him, but destiny had it that it was Inez's twin sister, from whom she had been separated since the day her human mother was killed by her father. The Vampire king. Everything started to fall apart when she fell in love with Chase Parker, a human boy she wasn't supposed to love. Chase felt connected to Inez the moment he saw her. He knows nothing about the woman he is falling in love with. Until one night, during a school trip, he saw her feeding on a creature. Will Chase accept her for who she is, or will he reject her and expose her to the rest of the world? Meanwhile, their love is said to be unconventional. If they end up together despite the council's disapproval, the entire world could be jeopardised. In this quest, Inez must fight for the one she loves while also finding a way to save the human world without losing her love.

After rising from the dead, Niff was given an order by the Moon Goddess to free the Land of Amaphera from the cursed magic power of the Dark Shadow. The problem is that Niff lost his strength, got swapped in another man body, and lost all his memory—can't even remember his own name! How will Niff liberate Amaphera Country? How will the search for the six bodies of Amaphera Country's strongest mages hidden by the Dark Shadow succeed? How does Niff unravel the big secrets of Amaphera Country? Niff struggle to get his life back, against fate to fight for his whole life as a half blood witch,, and to change the prophecy of fate will begin when he rises from the dead.

Centuries ago, the world faced an event that went down in history as the most chaotic moment in history. Artifacts found in parts of numerous Legends and myths from ancient history and folktales emerged. They possessed and controlled humans. War ravaged, then came a series of natural disasters, and famine. Humanity truly faced what was the darkest age in all of history. Few years after the war began, humanity developed an ability to perfectly control these Artifacts - Anima , the power within every life form. After the war, a new world was born. New empires and hierarchies were formed. And eighty percent of the world's population was lost... Krystal Shadows is a powerful assassin under the house of shadows. But when he begins to question their ways, he is forced to leave the shadowy organization behind... Now, Krystal decides to start a guild and travel the globe with the goal of securing the most powerful artifact in existence - the Primordial Artifact. But with the house of shadows tailing behind him. Will he prevail, or will he succumb to the darkness once again?

Shawn is a guy addicted to WorldBuilding Games. Then he found a game called Creator Sim. After he had almost played the game he slept off and woke up in the game world that he had almost played in real life and from then on he began his life as the creator of his game world. His adventures and watching of the lives, history of the mortals is what makes his job fun. But when he doesn't do any worldbuilding he lives his normal life with human beings and his family and friends.

In a small town in the western United States in 1880, Henry Bruce, an unusual police officer, used his wisdom and courage to write a legend. He is not an ordinary person. He was a mercenary who traveled through time and space and came to this desolate but vibrant land. His golden finger and release progress bar are his biggest secrets. Whenever he faces a difficult situation, he will quietly turn on this magical tool and instantly improve his abilities. From a police officer to a sergeant, from a bounty hunter to a wealthy bootlegger, he has made leaps and bounds in life. He is a sharpshooter in the vast west, and his marksmanship is extremely accurate. But his goal is not just to be a marksman. He wants to become the greatest person in this land. He wants to become the boss of the city, a military industrial giant, and even a king! The West is wild but also full of life. The people here are brave and tenacious. They face deserts, bandits and endless challenges. And Henry Bruce is their guardian. He uses his wisdom and courage to protect the people on this land. His life progress is still going on, and his goals are still ahead. And he will continue to move forward and become the most legendary figure in the West