Secret-society Stories

At Noctis Academy, excellence matters more than survival. Seraphina Everhart has spent years building the perfect reputation: top student, flawless composure, complete control. Then Lucien Ashford happens. Arrogant. Brilliant. Infuriating. The kind of person who turns every argument into a game and every silence into tension. What begins as a rivalry soon turns into something far more dangerous when strange letters begin appearing across campus and secrets buried beneath Noctis Academy slowly come to light. Because at Noctis, not every student survives the pressure. And some rivalries were never meant to stay harmless. # Author's Note Every story begins with a small idea. This one began with rain against library windows, sleepless students, and two people who were never supposed to matter to each other this much. This is my first book, so thank you for being here and giving it a chance. I hope *Ivory & Ash* becomes a place you'll want to return to. Welcome to Noctis Academy. - Lunaria

Viremont University was built for the elite - the powerful, the brilliant, and the dangerous. Tessa Vane arrives there wanting one thing only: freedom from the family name that has controlled her entire life. Quiet. Observant. Impossible to truly know, Tessa quickly realizes Viremont hides more than just privileged students and perfect reputations. Students disappear quietly there. Secrets are buried beneath polished hallways. And somewhere inside the university exists a society no one is supposed to find. Then there's Lucien Vale. The boy everyone fears. The boy who seems to know things before they happen. The boy who watches Tessa like he's trying to solve her. But the deeper Tessa gets pulled into Viremont's hidden world, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because some secrets were never meant to survive the light. And Lucien Vale might be one of them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A psychological dark academia story filled with mystery, obsession, secrets, and slow-burn tension. by velvetvoid 🖤

Luna Villareal is the heir to a Mexican cartel and the undisputed Queen of Kingsmere University-a ruthless academy for the children of global crime syndicates. She doesn't lose. Not in the halls, and not in the cage. Until Reign Ryker walks onto campus. He is a man with no past, no financial footprint, and a terrifying ability to dismantle elite fighters in seconds. He ignores the campus hierarchy, he ignores the rules, and most infuriatingly, he ignores her. But as an invisible enemy begins to bleed Luna's cartel dry, their bitter rivalry twists into a dangerous, magnetic obsession. Reign is hiding a world-ending secret beneath his runic tattoos. Uncovering it won't just drag Luna into a global war-it will reveal that the underworld's most lethal executioner is a ghost from her past, and he will burn the syndicates to the ground before he lets anyone touch her. In a school full of monsters, the apex predator has just arrived.

Elena Therese Lim-Co is the perfect daughter of a powerful dynasty Academie Sainte-Cecile-educated, impeccably groomed, and bound by a jade pendant that monitors her every stress response. But beneath the silk qipaos and champagne receptions lies a gilded prison where daughters are traded like futures contracts and love is just another line item in the family ledger. When Elena enters Veritas International University on the Dragon Track, an elite program for Asia's dynastic heirs. She discovers that her sponsorship comes with strings attached: calorie audits, arranged courtships, and a "Face Index" that quantifies her marriageability. Everything changes when she meets Mira Dela Cruz, a fiery artist and senator's daughter who sees through the facade. Together, they uncover the Shadow Exchange-a centuries-old system where families trade daughters as collateral for political and financial deals. As Elena's family tightens their grip, she must choose: remain a prized asset in the golden cage, or burn it all down. *DISCLAIMER* This is fictional so please do not follow the actions of the characters, especially if it's something that needs consent.

In a world of the wealthy and the ruthless, the truth is the most dangerous weapon. Adelaide Brightwood is a penniless orphan who earns her place at an elite school for millionaires' children through nothing but her brilliant mind. To her corrupt, powerful classmates, she becomes the perfect target for bullying. In this brutal environment, her only support is a small circle of close friends: a loyal roommate and two starkly different boys - the cold, mature Adam and the charming Edmond. Both secretly begin competing for her heart. Everything changes the night the body of Adelaide's school tormentor is found on campus grounds. The penniless girl instantly becomes the prime suspect. As the police close in and the elite's secrets start to surface, her friends' loyalty is put to the ultimate test. One of them will go as far as a desperate lie to protect Adelaide - while the real killer still walks free. In a school where everyone is hiding something, Adelaide must uncover the truth before she ends up behind bars herself. How far will you go to survive in a world of lies?

Some empires are built with wealth. Others are built with blood. In the heart of Istanbul, where dazzling skylines hide dangerous secrets, Kuzey Arslan rules from the shadows. To the world, he is the charismatic CEO of the prestigious Arslan Group. Behind closed doors, he leads a powerful criminal empire where loyalty is earned, betrayal is punished, and every decision comes at a price. Miles away from his world of power and violence lives Ayla Demir, a kind-hearted literature student from a traditional family. She dreams of a peaceful future, believing that honesty and compassion are stronger than fear. Their lives were never meant to cross. But one unexpected encounter changes everything. As rival syndicates rise, old enemies return, and long-buried secrets begin to surface, Ayla is drawn into a world she never imagined. At the same time, Kuzey is forced to question the walls he has built around his heart. With trust becoming more dangerous than any weapon, every choice they make threatens the people they love. Will they survive a city ruled by shadows... Or will love become the one thing neither of them can escape? Empire of Ashes is a slow-burn dark romance filled with mystery, suspense, family secrets, betrayal, redemption, and unforgettable choices. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Turkey, this is a story where every promise has a price-and every secret leaves a scar.....

''Every revolution starts with treason. Mine started with love.'' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The duke's daughter Aurora of Silverleaf is caught in a web of court-intrigue. She's courting the handsome, poetic crown prince and by night, is the benevolent and sharp-eyed spy of a revolution planning to overthrow the king. With a heart that beats for the rebellious assassin of the revolution, Aurora is not unknown to treason. But when the prince asks for her hand in marriage things change, feelings do. Aurora can't say no, but is she ready to take a role stained in blood? And what happens if the royal family finds out about the revolution? Will it be too late or will their plan already be set in motion? There is no crown that is not stained with blood. But what do you do when it is handed to you on a silver plate?

The Mada-Ga Fields For generations, people have disappeared inside the mysterious Mada-Ga Fields, leaving behind nothing but questions. When Setra Valen's best friend vanishes without a trace, she refuses to believe she's gone. Following hidden clues, ancient secrets, and a mysterious boy named Armin, Setra discovers that the fields hold a truth far more dangerous than anyone imagined. The fields don't just hide secrets. They choose who finds them.

I watched a man die. Ten minutes later, the killer who disapeared in thin air was sitting in my living room eating my pizza. I should have called the police. Instead, I asked if he was a wizard. That was the beginning of every bad decision I've made since. Now I'm being hunted by creatures that aren't human, stalked by a man with impossible golden eyes, and uncovering secrets my grandfather took to his grave. Turns out inheriting a mansion was the least dangerous thing he left me.

Some cities bury their secrets. Blackridge builds cathedrals on top of them. When twenty-eight-year-old art restorer Vivienne Moreau uncovers a centuries-old portrait of a woman who looks exactly like her-including a scar she shouldn't have-her quiet life is shattered. Overnight, she's thrust into a world of powerful mafia families, whispered legends, and an ancient secret society known only as The Choir of Ash. Watching from the shadows is Lucien Vesper, the twenty-six-year-old heir to Blackridge's most feared criminal empire. Charming, calculating, and impossible to read, Lucien knows far more about Vivienne than he's willing to admit. He also knows that the portrait was never supposed to be found. As buried secrets rise to the surface, enemies become uneasy allies, alliances crumble, and every answer uncovers an even darker mystery hidden beneath the city's gothic cathedrals. In Blackridge, beauty can be a weapon, loyalty is bought in blood, and obsession has a way of becoming destiny. Some stories are remembered. Others refuse to stay buried. Perfect for readers who love: 🖤 Gothic romance 🖤 Mafia families 🖤 Secret societies 🖤 Slow-burn tension 🖤 Morally gray characters 🖤 Psychological mysteries 🖤 Ravens, cathedrals, and dark secrets 🖤 Twists that keep you guessing

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A letter never sent. A manuscript never published. A secret buried deep for a reason. Unfortunately for Dr. Evelyn Hart, Dr. Rowan Bell has made a career out of digging.

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The World Ends When He Wakes For centuries, the world has been protected by an ancient seal hidden beneath the Veil. Kael Ashford, a gifted young Warden, has spent his life hunting monsters and defending humanity from the darkness beyond. But when a mysterious mark appears on his body, he becomes entangled in a secret older than history itself. Lucien Vale, an immortal sorcerer burdened by centuries of regret, recognizes the mark immediately. It belongs to a forgotten prophecy tied to the Void King-an ancient being whose awakening would bring the end of the world. As the seal weakens, hidden cults emerge from the shadows, ancient enemies return, and long-buried truths come to light. Forced to work together, Kael and Lucien must unravel the mystery of the Void King's prison before it's too late. But some secrets were buried for a reason. And if the prophecy is true, the key to saving the world may also be the one destined to destroy it. The world has survived for thousands of years because he sleeps. What happens when he wakes?

Selena is stuck. She's feels like she's the only one in her family not growing or doing something meaningful with her life. "I can recommend you to an academy if you like?" Mr Synide suggests and I perk up with interest, my cloudy day immediately pierced by a single ray of sunshine. "What academy?" "It's called the 'Imperial Society'. Attendants range from nobility, to billionaires and politicians, to underworld heirs; like you. Sometimes, if sponsored, prodigies too talented for mundane society to properly utilise. Trust me, you'll fit in just fine," he says casually while my jaw hangs. I'm sorry, did he just say NOBILITY?! Prodigies? While I didn't have an inferiority complex before, I definitely might start now. I'm going to be surrounded by people richer and smarter than me... What could possibly go wrong?

A brilliant young archeologist must use a stolen magical artifact to get revenge on the most powerful secret organization in the world. ***** Harper Gregory is a Researcher in the Society of Ra, a secret organization that sources the most valuable artifacts around the world... including some so powerful they could be weapons of mass destruction. She is their brightest star and poised for incredible wealth and success. But when Harper is framed for her fiancé's murder, she uncovers secrets that send her running into the arms of the enemy, the Watcher's Order. She learns that the Society is not who they say they are and that they must be stopped at all cost. Together with the Watchers, Harper must go on a mission to destroy the most powerful organization in the world and get revenge on the people who ruined her life. Will she prevail, or will the mighty hand of Ra crush her and anyone she tries to protect? *First place, Adventure, Earnesty Awards.2018 *Second place, Action/Adventure, Adventure Awards.2018 *Bronze Award, Action & Adventure, Solstice Awards. 2018 *Diamond in the Rough award, specialty award by Earnesty Community. 2018 *Featured on Adrenaline Rush list by official wattpad @adventure profile. 2018 *Third Place, Action/Adventure, Blossom Awards.2018 © 2022 Rowan Shaw All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

Aurora Vale thought her life was ordinary-until a mysterious black envelope arrived at her door. The invitation leads her to Blackthorn Academy, an elite institution hidden from the world. Behind its ancient walls lie forbidden books, secret tunnels, and mysteries that have remained unsolved for centuries. When Aurora discovers the Midnight Society-a secret organization tied to ancient magic and dangerous secrets-she finds herself drawn into a deadly game of lies, betrayal, and forbidden truths. Some secrets are buried underground. Some are buried in blood. And some are buried inside the people you love.

Offers and temptations from darkness itself. Dark times and whispers of evil secrets. "Welcome the dark side. It is bright." (Full story not yet available) It gets dark. Dark.

The Brotherhood of Aetherdale is a story about Amina Reyes, a young woman from a small town who finds herself stranded at the gates of a world she barely believed existed. A first-generation scholar and recipient of the Aetherdale Scholarship - the most coveted award in academia - Amina enters Aetherdale University, an ancient, gothic institution rumored to possess knowledge and power hidden from ordinary eyes. As she delves into its labyrinthine libraries, clandestine societies, and crypt-covered courtyards, Amina finds herself entangled in a conspiracy that ties her directly to a Brotherhood founded generations past - a Brotherhood that holds a key not only to the future of knowledge itself, but to her own hidden ancestry. To unveil the truth and conquer the doubts within her, Amina must navigate danger, temptation, and the feeling that someone is always a step ahead, guiding her... or framing her. In a dramatic blend of gothic academia, thriller, and coming-of-age, The Brotherhood of Aetherdale explores the price of curiosity and the power of a young woman to illuminate a hidden world.

A young woman thrown into a new world... Bound to a man she doesn't know.