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In the ancient prophecies of old, the Void will seek out a host, one who is worthy of its power of pain and suffering. This chosen one will be consumed by the darkness, their soul twisted and corrupted by its malevolent influence.

In the depths of despair, a captive soul seeks refuge amidst the shadows. Kali finds herself shackled by chains of torment and cruelty, trapped in a world of pain and suffering orchestrated by her own father.
But within the darkness that threatens to consume her, Kali discovers a glimmer of defiance-a flicker of strength that refuses to be extinguished. As she navigates the treacherous labyrinth of her captivity, she unearths the dormant power that lies within her, a power born from the depths of her anguish and despair.
With each trial she faces, Kali's resolve grows stronger, her spirit unyielding in the face of adversity. Guided by whispers from the Void, she learns to wield her inner darkness as a weapon, harnessing its untamed fury to carve a path toward freedom and redemption.
But as Kali's journey unfolds, she finds herself torn between the light and the darkness within her, grappling with the shadows that threaten to consume her soul. In a world where survival demands sacrifice, she must confront the demons of her past and forge her own path forward, even as the specter of her own destiny looms ominously on the horizon.
In a tale of resilience and defiance, Kali's journey from captive to conqueror unfolds amidst the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of chaos. As she navigates the treacherous waters of power and betrayal, she must confront the ultimate question: Will she succumb to the darkness that beckons from within, or will she rise above her past to claim her rightful place in the archives of history?All Rights Reserved

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A Sermon of Chains and Chaos by violet0132

In a world where the gods answer to chaos and mortals seek redemption through prophecy, Delwyn Rockwell is caught between duty and desire. As the daughter of the High Apostle, her every move is scrutinized, and her future seems chained to the church's ancient expectations. But Delwyn dreams of freedom doesn't come close to what is in store for her. A magic, that has long since been deemed unworthy by history has surfaced within Del. Secrets of the past reveals little of who she thought she was is true, making some of the people she is closest to untrustworthy. The truth embarks her on a journey, forcing her to leave her best, and only friend, the Prince of Caelum, Zephyr. But the prince has a journey of his own. Haunted by the loss of his parents and burdened by the crown he never wanted, Zephyr struggles to wield both his elemental magic and the weight of responsibility. When secrets from Del's past emerge, and a political alliance threatens to divide them, Zephyr realizes there is more to his kingdom than he once thought. Without Del, Zephyr has to embark on his own journey through his past and wrestle with his future alone; revealing his own truth and who he can truly rely on. With alliances shifting like the seasons and magic teetering on the edge of madness, Delwyn and Zephyr aim to reshape kingdoms-or doom them both. In the end, will balance prevail, or will they be consumed by the chaos they sought to escape?

Unleashing Demons | D.D. Bk. 1 | ✔️ by jean_fiery

| Book 1 of the Demons Duology | ❝What if you're the key to the destruction of the world? Would you open the lock or choose to die instead?❞ After the fire that took her parents' lives and leaving her half-blind, Alexandra King learned to live parentless the hard way. Now, fifteen years later, she grew independent yet reclusive, hiding behind the thick walls she built around herself, keeping her anxiety in check. But after being cornered by an evil entity, what she knew about herself was just the tip of the iceberg. For her very existence was already branded with a dark and powerful curse. A curse that dates back to her antediluvian lineage. Harboring a few demons of his own, the recent death of someone he loves prompted Gideon Hunter to pursue Alexandra for the answers he seeked. After rescuing her from an entity that was set off to hunt her, the recent turn of events pushes him to protect her. Both body and soul. But as their lives are threaded into the same spool of fate, the question is; will they both make it out alive? ================================ ▪️paranormal x romance x mystery ▪️occults x prophesies x demons ▪️slow burn love ▪️scary themes ⛔ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ~ @ 2014 Jean Fiery All Rights Reserved (to be revised) ~ cover by @RachelS8766

The Wailing Woman by ObewitchedmoonlightO

[NA PARANORMAL ROMANCE/URBAN FANTASY] (UNDER CONSTRUCTION/EDITING) Twenty-two-year-old Nora Del Luna is a banshee, and all she hears are the voices inside her head whispering impending deaths. Always consumed by guilt and grief, Nora decides she is going to save the next person who is destined to die-and she succeeds. But when you save a life from their end, there are consequences for interfering with Fate's threads. An immortal man, preferably liked to be known as The Capturer of Souls, visits Nora to reclaim another soul for the one she took as part of her punishment. Yet, The Capturer of Souls finds himself enraptured when he first sees Nora and offers her a deal she cannot reject. It is the one thing Nora has craved since the beginning of her torment. Silence. However, The Capturer of Souls comes back for Nora again. This time he needs something else from her-an omen. But before Nora can give The Capturer of Souls his omen the two must work together to deliver messages from the dead to the living. As they encounter the macabre, Nora suddenly becomes a target of attacks by witches and warlocks and must awaken a dormant power inside her. Will Nora keep her silence or unleash her power? Secrets become unveiled, a deadly romance brews, and as always-a death at every corner. ( I do not own any of the gifs/pictures.) Cover by xxsoteria Content/Trigger Warnings: Death, suicide, blood, swearing, violence, and other heavier topics. (Read at your own risk.) 🏆 08/22/2022 made it to Wattpad's New Adult reading list 'Beyond This Realm' 🏆 05/03/2023 made it to Wattpad's Dark Fantasy reading list 'Dark Desires' 🏆07/07/2023 made it to Wattpad's Magic reading list 'Of Myths and Monsters'

Burn Again by TigereyesF

Thranduil has been having the same dream for three hundred years - dark blue eyes. A chance attack on one of the villages in his realm puts him in front of the face behind those eyes, and he panics. Untold to anyone, he has fallen in love with those eyes over the centuries, but feels he can't act on his feelings because of his deceased wife. Instead, he treats the elleth in question with contempt and is rude and mean to her. She too has a secret. The prophecy passed on by her dying mother states that she will have a strong magic awakened only when she has truly bonded with her soul mate. What happens when she discovers that the soulmate in question is none other than the arrogant, cold-hearted elf King? Will she be able to thaw his chilled heart enough for him to let her in? Or will he keep his mask of indifference firmly in place and remove her once and for all? Elu - Sindarin for blue - battles for her place in the world and in Thranduil's as he does everything he can to push her away. Will he give in and realise that he needs his little Bluebird? Will he give in and let love Burn Again?

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Life after the ceremony was different. Kali was completely alone for the first time in her life, no parents making her obey, no mate to confide in. Still, she found ways to adapt. Five years. Five years since she laid eyes on the man she once adored, the man she endured such pain with. In that time Kali had found some version of peace, after going through hell and back, she was finally...ok. Hardin is finally moving on, though not without his doubts. His pack needs security, his bloodline demands an heir, someone has to fill that position. What happens when the two soul-bound Alphas reconnect the day of ones wedding? Will he marry the she-wolf his pack deserve? Or the cruel green eyed human incapable of watching him promise his vows to another? A love like theirs never truly fades, their losses and defeats forever binding them. Is Kali capable of love? She's a mere soldier, a perfect huntress for the Elders to dispatch to do their bidding. Everyone has a story, a past, a nightmare. It seems Kali can no longer run from hers. What happens when she finally gives in? When that love consumes her? He'd watch humanity burn to ash, to protect what's his. Hardin is different, the five years without his mate have changed him. But Kali? She is a shadow of what she once was. Can they work through their differences? Will he accept her as she is, a human? Will the Elders willingly lose their greatest weapon for the sake of her happiness? This is a SEQUEL to everlasting.

The Kindreds, Volume 1 by Raynewords

Welcome to Elt, a peaceful and picturesque world home to the magickal Spiritkin... For the first time in centuries, the balance of this fantastical realm is shattered when Sada, a young human woman, mysteriously arrives in Elt's enchanted forests. Beasts begin to talk, magick becomes unpredictable, and the portal between our world and Elt vanishes without warning. With hopes of finding the Elven king who may have the means to return her home, Sada travels through Elt meeting Spiritkin and Beasts alike; on the opposite side of the continent, a powerful sorceress begins to raise an army to conquer the realm. Amidst rising tensions and looming war in the Valley of Kings, the people of Elt await the return of the Kindreds--legendary spirits said to restore balance--and Sada discovers within herself strange new powers that could either save or doom Elt. What the Spiritkin do not know is that one Kindred has already returned to Elt, and is quietly biding their time...

Mark My Soul by Ink_DayDreams

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Shattered Realms by Crawler97

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The Fifth Guardian by Hyacinthinics

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Entwined Dimensions : Book 1 of the Eura Trilogy by arielgracefull

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A Sermon of Chains and Chaos

In a world where the gods answer to chaos and mortals seek redemption through prophecy, Delwyn Rockwell is caught between duty and desire. As the daughter of the High Apostle, her every move is scrutinized, and her future seems chained to the church's ancient expectations. But Delwyn dreams of freedom doesn't come close to what is in store for her. A magic, that has long since been deemed unworthy by history has surfaced within Del. Secrets of the past reveals little of who she thought she was is true, making some of the people she is closest to untrustworthy. The truth embarks her on a journey, forcing her to leave her best, and only friend, the Prince of Caelum, Zephyr. But the prince has a journey of his own. Haunted by the loss of his parents and burdened by the crown he never wanted, Zephyr struggles to wield both his elemental magic and the weight of responsibility. When secrets from Del's past emerge, and a political alliance threatens to divide them, Zephyr realizes there is more to his kingdom than he once thought. Without Del, Zephyr has to embark on his own journey through his past and wrestle with his future alone; revealing his own truth and who he can truly rely on. With alliances shifting like the seasons and magic teetering on the edge of madness, Delwyn and Zephyr aim to reshape kingdoms-or doom them both. In the end, will balance prevail, or will they be consumed by the chaos they sought to escape?