Dark Fantasy
12 stories
Oath of Steel by AtheinaVismark
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𝚇12 𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴𝙳 𝓘𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓒𝓻𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓼 𝓲𝓽, 𝓼𝓱𝓮'𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓲𝓽 𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓷. There are secrets that dwell in the shadows of the Crown. Lady Rosalynde Steel, lady-in-waiting to the apparent heir during the day and general of the Crown at night, has learned how to survive the fatal intrigues of the desires of the Crown with her wicked wit and illustrious skills. But after rising as new head of the secret services after the death of the former general - Lord Brek Haywire, Rosalynde's new task slowly unveils layers of a mystery that puts her on a dangerous course. Steel will have to dig deeper than she ever has to protect the secrets of the Crown in all its forms, with the incommensurable help of the banker of Lun, Hector Grey. A lethal assassin and an abstruse banker will have to work together to uncover the identities of the conspirators plotting against the Crown. Between veiled truths and realistic illusions, will they survive to see a new dawn? ----------------------------------------- Now, all the credits for this fantastic cover all go to @Heuristic_Hashmath. Hash, I'll never stop telling you how outstanding this cover is. Because this is simply a masterpiece. And that AMAZING END BANNER is the work of the outstanding Dee. @-DeeIsDead- Please please check them out - they will come up with something incredible for your book!!! Currently editing this Offline, this is the terrible and unedited version of it.
Kolibrie (Novella) by Exequinne
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🏆 WINNER (3RD PLACE) - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022 🏆 The Mayaware's reign has to end. When demonic beings who hide scales and insatiable hunger for humans under their skins arose, Hesi watches her family become their victim. To avenge them, Hesi has to get close to the demons and enters the palace as a bride to the Mayaware prince. With nothing but her wits and the guidance of a servant-turned-spy inside the palace, Hesi has to wade through the sea of flesh and blood and of mysteries and truths until she is put in a position where she has to choose between her people and her heart. She has to make her move before time runs out, even if she has to cast all she is into the fire. From Exequinne, the author of the high fantasy series, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢, comes a heartbreaking tale of freedom, betrayal, and the choice between revenge and formed bonds. Not all demons have wounds to heal, but every human has a blade to kill. THIS IS THE NOVELLA VERSION. FOR THE EXPANDED VERSION, VISIT MY PROFILE, @Exequinne. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2022 (First Edition) C/TW: Some scenes in this story contain depictions that might upset or trigger the reader. Please read at your own risk. Appropriate warnings at the parts containing the said scenes will also be provided. [30,000 - 40,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne]
Aragons (TO BE REWRITTEN) by earlfangs
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(TO BE REWRITTEN SOON) 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘺. Born out of sadness and despair, demonic beings known as "Outcasts" seek to corrupt human souls, posing a threat to humanity's innocence. Raia Allen, a remorseless warrior and healer, joins the Nirvana Order--an organization against wicked forces--and becomes an Aragon, an official disciple. Thus begins her journey with one goal in mind while treading a thin line between being human and being a weapon. Armed with weapons blessed with power, Raia and her team take on the duties of hunting demons and searching for the Core, the key that determines the fate of humanity. Along the way, they find themselves fighting something much greater as they strive to be saviors in a seemingly corrupted world. But she isn't here to save; she is here to destroy. 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶. ** 110k-120k ongoing wc [18x FEATURED] THE AMBYS 2022 WINNER, PARANORMAL
Frostborn by LightenTheShadows
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MAGIC BRINGS POWER AND POWER BREEDS WAR. There hasn't been magic in the Five Nations since The Last War, but something dangerous is brewing and the Grand Duchess can't seem to run away from the destiny that calls to her. After the Yeladelian royal family is slaughtered in their sleep, the surviving Grand Duchess Manya Kovnokozi makes a harrowing escape into a neighbouring kingdom. She knows there's a traitor among her that desperately wants to end the great Kovnokozi line, so Manya knows her only chance of finding said traitor is to not be a Kovnokozi at all. Under an assumed identity, Manya's plans to reclaim the Frostborn Throne go awry when she's whisked away to a foreign court as the Lady Lilianna Griffith for the Season. Her disguise at foreign court falters when an ancient power within Manya begins to bubble to the surface, painting a new and more perilous target on her back. Manya is stuck in a dizzying game of power, revenge, treachery, and a blossoming attraction to a crown prince that puts them both in more danger than they know. High Court has always been said to be a deadly affair, but this Season will prove just how deadly it can get. After all, revenge is a dish best served cold. BOOK ONE IN "THE NETHERWORLD TRILOGY" Word count: 100,000 - 120, 000 Cover by @-decepted
Human Bait by spelunkadunk
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Eight years into the Infection, a spunky idealist convinces a hardened recluse to help him save humanity. --- For eight years, Zafaru has fought to survive the freezing cold, constant hunger, and vicious Infected. Armed with a dull blade and sharp sass, he clings to a dream of saving the world. For eight years, Recluse has watched the world burn from the safety of his fortress. The Infected don't bother him. He saves his bullets for humans. When Recluse catches Zafaru stealing from him, he is enchanted by his captive's wit, humor, and passion. So when Zafaru sets out to uncover the sinister truth about the growing Infection, Recluse has no choice but to join him. He'll do whatever it takes to keep this fluffy-haired do-gooder alive. Even if he has to save the world. 🎖Honorable Mention in Wattpad's Open Novella Contest 2021 Editor's Pick, September of 2022
FOR THE UNKNOWN KINGDOM | BOOK 1 by highatmidnight
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Death is immortality. Death is your second chance. Velian Terrashine belongs to a classless society of equality, art and democracy; a land full of creativity and mindfulness. It is in that perfect political system that one wrong movement, one careless mistake can cost her her life. Bound to live in disguise for fear of being executed for something she had no control over, the night of the Summer Festival she comes across another lethal secret that can change not only her life, but also the future of an unknown - to her world - kingdom. It is only when she ends up in the Gap World, a place between Heaven and Hell, that she realizes that someone can be truly and deeply alive even in a place of death and rain. highatmidnight | 2019 BOOK ONE All Rights Reserved
The Black Scales of Spitfyre (The Spitfyrian Saga #1)           by lavendareyes
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| 𝐱𝟕 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 | WRITING ON HOLD HE IS A THREAT, A POWERFUL WEAPON; BUT MOST OF ALL, A KEY TO THE END OF WARS. Solan is unbeknown to his true identity, but when a twist of fate shatters his illusion of a safe world, he is faced with charges for treason against the King. Driven out of his homeland in flames and faced by a rampant beast, he is thrust into a treacherous journey that is far from anything that he has ever known. As Solan is forced to travel across seas, away from an association of assassins breathing down his neck on land, he seeks the safety of a Queen in Oürek; but first, he must prove himself worthy. A holy sword as the only means of protection, a budding romance, and legends about an unknown world - his nightmares might just become more than fables and hearsays. ------------------ 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐅𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀 An ongoing dark fantasy novel on Wattpad filled with assassins, dragons, pirates and magic. Mature rating for violence, language and gore for which chapters are marked. ------------------ Incredible book cover art by @kerozeo ©2021 S.Hughes Published to Wattpad 24.03.21 Currently rewriting offline. If you are reading this on any platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. Leave the site and be sure to do a full safety scan of your device, and visit @lavendareyes on Wattpad for the safe, original version of this book.
The Ghosts of the Woods by saracmack
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Can parts of a story come true? And if so, what will happen? Will Christmas turn into a horror story? Or will it all turn out good in the end? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2020 by saracmack All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods.
Once upon a Midnight | BOOK I by FikkieAdeniyi
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•2021 WATTYS SHORTLIST• Fifteen were called, Five will be selected, Ten must die. Sixteen years ago, the shadow war took place. The Shadow Queen and her shadows fought against the combined forces of Sorcerers from around the world. The Sorcerers succeeded in banishing the shadows and sealing the Shadow Queen in a wall beneath Blackstone Castle but at a great cost. Now, the seal on the Shadow Queen is breaking and it needs to be renewed. Kim Aldrich and fourteen other sorcerers from around the world were summoned to participate in the Midnight trials where the five survivors will cast the spell to renew the seal on the Shadow Queen. But what secrets are being kept from Kim? What is the true source of Shadow magic? The more secrets are unraveled, the more secrets there seem to be kept. Is Kim strong enough to survive the midnight trial? Because; In the Midnight Trial, it's either you win or you die.
A QUEST OF DEATH : Dawning Darkness  by Summer_SKY_9
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|12×𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬𝑫| BOOK 1 of A QUEST OF DEATH SERIES Embarking on a journey where love collides with darkness, and the thin veil of sanity is torn asunder, Ada finds herself captivated by Gan, unaware of the sinister transformation consuming him. Meanwhile, Devereaux, burdened by guilt and haunted by his past, grapples with his own demons. As their paths converge, secrets unravel, alliances crumble, and the price of redemption looms large. In this captivating narrative of love and betrayal, every decision carries weight, and the boundaries between right and wrong blur in a gripping tale of sacrifice and self-discovery. "I wish I could hurt you the way you hurt me. But I know that if I had the chance, I wouldn't do it." -Ada Romersai- "Do you think it's really that easy to stay strong when your future isn't in your favour, your present is out of your reins and your past still haunts you?" -Devereaux Severan- "You can't burn what's already been scorched, Primrose." -Gan Gagagore- ONC 2022 - THE RAVEN'S CALL - REWRITE {editing⚠️️}