Powerandcorruption Stories

Frankie's return from Purgatory throws her deeper into a world of betrayal, politics, and survival. Hiding in Jasmine's Garden with Sarah, Austin, and Amelia, Frankie struggles to keep her fractured alliances from imploding. Secrets hover at every corner, and even the smallest slip could expose her to enemies circling just beyond the walls. But betrayal comes faster than expected. In the crowded market, Celine rips away Frankie's mask, unveiling her identity to the public and shattering her fragile cover. Whispers of Giovanni's wrath spread through the underworld, and Frankie realizes her enemies are not only hunting her, they're already inside her circle. As loyalties fray and truths surface, Frankie must decide: Will she cling to the fragile sanctuary of Jasmine's Garden, or step back into the fire and reclaim her power in a world determined to break her? The war between savages and purists has only just begun. ✨️This book is part of the 'Savages and Purists' series, but can also be read as a stand-alone. ✨️Updates are available every Monday.

The Drowned Crown Saga - Book II The sea has a queen. Her crown was claimed in silence, her kingdom taken without fire or flame. One land has already vanished beneath the waves-and the world has noticed. As trade routes fail and coastlines grow quiet, fear spreads faster than any tide. Sailors whisper of currents that refuse to obey. Children dream of pale eyes watching from the deep. Kings and queens gather behind closed doors, forced to confront a truth they can no longer deny: the ocean is no longer empty. Some call her a god. Some call her a demon. Others believe she can be bargained with. They are all wrong. Beneath the waves, Ariel rules with restraint-but restraint is fragile, and fear has a way of sharpening into weapons. As humanity begins to organize, to remember old powers and forbidden relics, the line between defense and defiance begins to blur. Tides of Fear is a dark continuation of Salt and Sorrow, where myth collides with resistance and the world learns that surviving a queen is far more dangerous than fearing one. Because storms can be endured. Monsters can be fought. But a ruler who waits? That kind of power changes everything.

"Humpty Dumpty: Orange Is the New Law" - transforming the familiar nursery rhyme into a Symbol of America's current power of government. A great fall from a high wall, the poem shows the public shifting trust in their own government. It's a reflection on how leaders rise, how they hold on to power, and what happens when the cracks begin to show.

Sera Alden is determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of Grace Voss, a tragedy that sets her on a dangerous path. As Sera dives deeper into the secrets surrounding the Voss family, she crosses paths with Elira Voss, a powerful and enigmatic woman whose ties to the darkness run deep. What begins as an investigation soon becomes a fight for survival, as Sera discovers that the Voss family's legacy of power is not just a curse, it's a force that could destroy everything she holds dear. With the help of her loyal friend Luca, Sera must navigate a web of betrayal, lies, and hidden motives, all while grappling with the growing attraction between her and Elira. In a world where power and passion collide, Sera must decide if the truth is worth the price it demands. Will she embrace the darkness, or will she sacrifice everything to protect those she loves? ---

"The Invisible Chain: The Privilege of Silence" is a dark crime novel told through two intertwined perspectives. Yuki is nineteen, an orphan scraping together money to save her younger sister from the same system that raised her-a system that hides human trafficking behind locked doors and paperwork. Every choice she makes is driven by survival. Eric Keller is twenty-five, a detective who doesn't believe in justice-only results. When he's assigned to investigate an orphanage with a spotless reputation, he follows the case for the paycheck, unaware of how close it is to destroying what little certainty he has left. As corruption unravels and truths surface, their paths collide around the same institution, the same crimes, and the same invisible chain that keeps powerful people untouched. This is a story about silence, money, and how the system always protects itself-no matter who gets crushed in the process.

In New Atlantis, nearly everyone is born with a Metafestation-a supernatural ability that defines their place in society. Everyone except Enoch. Seventeen, powerless, and treated as an anomaly, Enoch believes he was left behind by fate. That illusion collapses when a buried truth awakens: he was never powerless. He was suppressed. Chosen by the angel Metatron, Enoch inherits Immaculate Conception-the ability to impose his will directly onto reality itself. Any power he can fully conceptualize becomes real. But infinite potential comes with unbearable cost. Every thought is dangerous. Every mistake reshapes the world. As cults, synthetic vampires, and the shadowy Proselytes begin hunting him, Enoch and a small circle of misfits are pulled into a conspiracy that stretches across timelines and dimensions. The Proselyte Conspiracy is a dark science-fantasy about identity, control, and the terror of becoming a god before learning how to be human.

In a world where blood and magic defines worth, Ossian Selwyn, a Pureblood Squib, is given an impossible gift: a wand carved from bone that lets him wield the very power he was denied. As he enters Hogwarts under false pretenses, Ossian must hide his secret, find allies, and confront the many inequalities of the Wizarding World. OR How many Squibs using counterfeit magic does it take to upend the entire political and metaphysical system of the Wizarding World?

A poignant reflection on the tragic cost of war, "The Beauty of Power" explores the devastation left in the wake of ambition, through the eyes of those who are forgotten.

He was born poor, weak, and kind-hearted - the boy who apologized to the rain. The world ignored him, mocked him, and crushed every ounce of his innocence. But when a gentle soul is pushed too far... the line between good and evil begins to blur. This is the story of a boy society tried to break... and the villain he became. A tale of kindness, cruelty, and the dark truth of a world that shapes monsters from the pure-hearted. Warning: Emotional, dark, and thought-provoking.

For Y/n, a second year at Kuoh Academy, life has been... less than exciting. It totally doesn't have anything to do with the fact he spends his break and lunch time eating in the library and reading his favourite comic book series with his best friends. Nooo... But if there is one thing he excels in, its being... different. And also a helpless romantic for Akeno Himejima, the girl of his dreams. But life...well... life has more than just a simple forbidden romance novel in mind for him. It has something in mind that will shake the very foundations of reality. So come along, join us as we see what Fate, Life, Death and Destruction have in store for Y/n L/n in. The Slayer of Eanibis: Principium.

The Divided Shadow Trilogy, Book 3 For generations, the Webber family has held Sentinel Academy and the town in an iron grip, thanks to a dark pact sealed in blood. In this chilling conclusion to The Divided Shadow Trilogy, the Webbers face a choice: protect their bloodline-or break free from the shadows that define them.

In the ravaged world of Navnia, the Nevadens rule with an iron fist, oppressing the Florians and forcing them to work in brutal conditions. Orian, a young Florian, struggles to survive in a world where his people are deemed inferior. When he meets Kai, Jack, and Thomas, three Nevadens who challenge the status quo, Orian's life is forever changed.

It is 1942, and Manila lies under Japanese occupation. A single torn page from a mysterious ledger pulls Kenjiro into a dangerous hunt through the city's war-torn streets - a trail of whispers leading to Kuta Malaya, a hidden stronghold in the heart of Tondo, ruled by rogue soldiers and unseen hands. But every step closer brings more questions than answers. Who is the shadow that stalks him through the marketplaces of Binondo? What secret is worth killing for inside Kuta Malaya's guarded walls? And why does the name "Kazumichi Matsuda" burn like an old wound that refuses to heal? As alliances fracture and ambition turns brothers-in-arms into executioners, Kenjiro finds himself caught between two deadly masters: the ruthless General obsessed with an immortal legacy, and the elusive Iñigo - a ghost from the past whose name is spoken in defiance and fear. The deeper Kenjiro delves, the more the war becomes a mirror of himself - forcing him to choose between survival, truth, and the thin line of honor he still clings to. From the alleys of Intramuros to the shadows of Kuta Malaya, What Survived Beyond 1897 is a tale of loyalty and betrayal, of weapons both steel and silent, and of the quiet battles fought long after the gunfire fades.

Shadows & Secrets - A thrilling blend of mystery, action, and drama with a touch of chaos! Kozey, the bold and expressive daughter of a powerful businessman, lives a seemingly normal life-until she meets Jin, a mysterious new student with secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to her, Jin is actually a spy working for the villainous Lotus, assigned to gather intel on Kozey's father and eliminate him if necessary. But as Jin grows closer to Kozey, his mission becomes more complicated. With his mother and sister held hostage by Lotus, Jin is trapped between duty and love. Will he betray Kozey to save his family, or risk everything to protect her? In a world filled with deception, hidden agendas, and dangerous enemies, Kozey and Jin must navigate their growing feelings while uncovering the truth lurking in the shadows. Will love conquer secrets, or will betrayal tear them apart? 😳🔥

The Shinigami Realm was a desolate expanse where gods of death drifted in endless boredom. Among them, Ryuk, ever in search of amusement, let a Death Note slip through the fabric of reality, sending it hurtling toward the human world. In Mumbai, Shrav Sugawara trudged through life, numbed by failure and rejection. On a rain-soaked evening, fate intervened. A black notebook tumbled through the storm, landing in a quiet park. Drawn by an unseen force, Shrav picked it up. The words on its cover sent a chill through him DEATH NOTE. A single rule awaited within- The human whose name is written in this notebook shall die. Unbeknownst to him, from the shadows, a pair of glowing yellow eyes observed in silent anticipation. The moment he touched the Death Note, his fate was sealed. And somewhere in the darkness, the game had already begun.

The Crucible of Dawn The city of Myrrhfall is alive. It watches. It remembers. General Kael Dareth leads his army through streets that twist with shadow and memory, where every step dredges up the ghosts of his past. Soldiers fracture, the city bends, and Liraen-the embodiment of his guilt and fear-lurks in every shadow. With only Rhea and the ember-bearer Iven at his side, Kael must endure the Crucible of Dawn. But in a city that consumes reality, how much can even a general survive before the Crucible breaks him... and everything he commands? Dark fantasy. Psychological horror. Unrelenting suspense.

On the night of their graduation, the senior class of Silverhollow Academy-a prestigious school for wizards-gathers for a celebration that promises to be magical. After seven years of rigorous training, they're ready to take on the world, but for Jaxon Thorn, a prodigy of unparalleled talent, the night holds something more dangerous. Eager to prove his mastery, Jaxon unleashes an ancient, forbidden spell that spirals out of control. As darkness floods the enchanted garden, summoning grotesque creatures from the depths of the earth, his best friend, Zara Avenell, fights to contain the destruction. But as the spell rages, it threatens to consume more than just the party. Jaxon's powers begin to unravel, his very soul at risk of being lost to the malevolent force he has unleashed. Zara must confront not only her friend's broken magic but darkness far older and hungrier than anything they've been taught. As the ground cracks open and the sky itself begins to warp, she realizes that the night's catastrophe is only the beginning. Something ancient has been awakened. And it's coming for them all. *"A Spark in the Dark"* is a tale of power, betrayal, and the dangerous temptation of magic beyond control. In a world where every spell comes with a price, how far will they go to undo the damage before the darkness consumes them all?

Cracks in the universe are nothing compared to the strength of their love. In a fractured galaxy where souls can be stolen and bodies hollowed into obedient shells, a haunted Prince named Keahi Parr carries the power to destroy the universe-or rebuild it. Branded by the Imperium and bound to an unstable force called the Maelstrom, Keahi is imprisoned until a soul-marked dancer named Vorca risks everything to set him free. Together, they begin restoring the minds of those lost to shelling, uncovering ancient spiritual technologies and buried memories that hint at something far worse-an exiled god-queen Empress rising through stolen souls and a paradise built from pain. As trust fractures and forgotten bonds resurface, Keahi must confront the truth of who he is, what he's done, and whether he was ever meant to survive. Sky is a science-fantasy epic of psychic warfare, soul-deep love, and what it means to rebuild after devastation.

In a world consumed by war and corruption, one survivor rises from the ashes. Nova Ardent, a young man scarred by loss, gathers unlikely allies to defy tyrants, ancient gods, and the darkness within himself. As kingdoms fall and legends awaken, the line between vengeance and salvation begins to fade - for when the Eclipse of Eternity descends, even light must fight to survive.