Crown of Shadow and God
- Reads 2,555
- Votes 259
- Parts 33
Ongoing10h 16m
Last published Mon, Mar 9, 2026
Death, immortality, and most of all, balance; Dearil thought he was conquering those. Little did he know, it was hatred that was slowly consuming him whole.
***
Dearil Burrough is born with the symbol of death. But he is afraid of death. And so death followed him around.
As a member of a clan blessed with a god's ichor, he's been taught over and over how he should die for the sake of the balance long distorted by the war between the god of light and the god of night.
However, after witnessing his father kill himself in front of cheering people, the battle is no longer about saving the world. His battlefield now lies underneath his deep-seated hatred against the predetermined fate programmed in his system.
He is meant to be victorious.
But only on one battlefield.
With the fate of the world hanging on his shoulder, would he follow his fate and save it or step on it to avenge the people stolen from him?
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The Gods Anew
Millions of years ago, Gods of the heavens rode from the stars to aid the terrestrial heroes in vanquishing the Lord of Darkness. To the depths he rose from for his conquest of souls. To this day, he burns with his demon army in the ethereal flames of hell. Relentless in their efforts are the allies of Gods, clinging to a prophecy of eternal salvation, that the seven elemental Gods who stood the test of time will take birth on this plane again. They will provide an end to what they started millions of years back, saving Earth from the horrors of what lies in its molten core. They shall break open the gates of heaven and hell to settle the fostering fire of conflict.This is not the first time that Darkness has risen or the Gods have reincarnated, but it may be the last. In the wake of the twenty-first century, seven individuals must awaken their divine souls to become Gods. Meanwhile, the shadows shrouded in darkness have resurfaced in the light. "The Perfect Man" must find the prophets before the forces of darkness suck them into the bottomless pit of death, or worse, seduce them. Giving rise to the Demons, who have craved the taste of human flesh on their lips for millions of years. To make his hands even fuller, we have Asur, a mass murderer, who has been terrorizing the world without Gods for almost a year now. Sur is only a man, but all his foes are something more. Gods from the heavens have abandoned the Earth, which has put Sur's life in the greatest peril. This text explains the complex intricacies of the universe through mind-bending fiction. We are to dive into a world of mystery, thriller, and fantasy, making your mind wander and brain wonder as you proceed through the journey of the Perfect Man and The Gods Anew. So, are you ready to be electrified? Since you are in for a shock.
To Break A Curse
When 18-year-old Illya's village burns down during an enemy raid, her entire life goes up in smoke. The woman who raised her is dead, and now so is everyone else. Surviving by dumb luck, she leaves everything she once knew behind to begin a quest of self-discovery. Along the way, she runs into an old rival who knows more than he lets on, and a renegade warrior from the tribe of her enemy. With a 200-year war threatening to consume the land, tensions rise on all fronts as they learn there is much more at play behind the war than they originally thought. The more Illya digs to uncover who she really is, the more questions begin to surface. But what she never considered was how much these answers would cost, and what it would take to save her people. Will she have the strength to defeat the dark forces threatening to destroy everything she loves, or will they consume her?Complete
Addicted (Yandere! Bertholdt x Reader)
WARNING, will contain the following: Blood Mild gore Yandere Bertholdt A (most likely) horrible storyline and grammatical errors A few horrible jokes and bad puns by Yours Truly SPOILERS And a lemon at the end ;) If you're okay with that, go ahead and read! Don't say I didn't warn you. ~ ~ ~ I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE IMAGES OR CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY, ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS!Complete
High School DxD: Regalia
Some weapons are forged. Others are inherited. Sirius never choose the Church, to become an exorcist. Someone chose it for him - a training ground dressed up as a calling, a place to be hardened before the world got the chance to do it worse. To the outside world, he was an exorcist. One of the Church's hounds sent into the dark corners of the world to hunt the things normal people were never meant to see. Demons. Strays. Fallen angels. Possessed humans. The usual nightmares hiding beneath civilization. So, then why is a dragon in the form of a gothic lolita clinging to him, asking for help her return to her silence?
The Dark Heir to the Second Demon Nobility
"The Dark Heir to the Second Demon Nobility" Once, Gensho was the second heir to a powerful demon noble family, but his childhood was brutally cut short. As a young boy, he was kidnapped by humans-a victim of the endless war between the realms. Yet his captors did not only demand ransom or use him as a bargaining chip. Instead, they chose something far worse... For months, he endured torture, experiments, and relentless humiliation. The humans sought to prove their dominance over demons-to take a noble-born creature and reduce him to a shattered husk. But Gensho, despite the suffering, did not break. He learned the cruel rules of the world, the power hidden in darkness, and the simple truth that the weak are devoured. When his family finally found and brought him back to the castle, he was no longer the same child. He returned different-torn between the past and the being he had become. His older brother, Shinko, wanted to restore what was lost, but Gensho had already realized that this world gives nothing without a price. Now, confined within the castle under strict supervision, everyone believes he has been tamed. But they are wrong. Locked away for too long, something inside him began to twist-quietly, steadily. In the shadows, he chases after every bit of entertainment he can find to hide reality, as if distracting himself from a mind slowly unraveling. And soon, the world will know their doing,their creation. Warning: This dark fantasy contains black humor from chapter 25 onward. The violence is brutal. The jokes are worse. You've been warned.
✦•┈𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮'𝓼 𝓞𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓮 ┈•✦
[EDITING IN PROCESS.] In a kingdom wrapped in shadows and whispered secrets, where loyalty is sold for gold and love is considered a dangerous weakness, some hearts are born not to shine... but to endure. In a palace where beauty is judged by skin and worth is decided by blood, silence becomes survival. Vidya Gupta was never meant to belong there. Eighteen years old, dark-skinned, quiet, and invisible to the world, she was the daughter of a royal advisor who dreamed not of crowns, but of freedom, knowledge, and a life beyond the palace walls. But fate dragged her into the palace as a backup bride. A replacement, a shadow, a girl meant to be forgotten. Books became her only escape. Freedom, her only dream. Disguised as a maid, she walked through corridors never meant for her footsteps. And that was when he saw her. Rudra Vikrampuri, the crown prince. Twenty-one years old. Cold. Ruthless. Untouchable. Known across kingdoms as the Demon of War. A prince who ruled battlefields with iron hands and hearts with silence. A warrior who trusted no one. A man who believed love was weakness. To him, she was just a servant. Until she wasn't. Between stolen glances and harsh words in gilded halls, a forbidden bond began to bloom, a love the palace never wanted, a connection power could never allow. But in a kingdom where thrones are hunted, secrets are lethal and betrayal hides behind every smile, love is not a blessing. It is a threat. When enemies rise and conspiracies unfold, Will Rudra choose the crown...or the girl the palace tried to erase? Will Vidya survive loving a prince, who was never taught how to love? Will two hearts survive the shadows of the throne? Or will love itself become the greatest danger of all? ✦ Royalty ✦ Secrets ✦ Dark Romance ✦ Forbidden Love ✦ Slow Burn ✦ Hate to Love ✦ Betrayal ✦ Intrigue For hearts that dare to fall in love with darkness. 🌹 This story is for you.
EVIL IS SOUL DEEP (Evil Male Reader x Crossover)
(#1 black blood (7/1/2024) ) monsters are not born they are made and in this story you will learn that a true dark lord does not come into the world with fire and Brimstone wearing a cape and spiky crown but instead he is born in the psychic womb and just like wine it takes time to ferment and perfect itself this is your story you are Y/n L/n and this is the story of how you became the greatest dark lord the Earth or any other realm has ever seen. (TRIGGER WARNING): this book contains extreme graphic over-the-top violence lots of blood and gore adult language death and destruction and finally situation is not suitable for younger and or sensitive audiences reader discretion is extremely advised!!!!!!!!!!!! all things used in this book are property of their respective owners all anime characters art music and all other forms of media are property of their respective owners this is a non-profit fan-based parody and fanfiction so please do not sue me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Complete
The Shadow Crown
Book One of the The Shadow Crown They told him power was a privilege. They forgot to mention it was also a curse. Raiden Blackwood didn't ask for the flame that tore through his blood, or the shadow that whispers in his mind. When the world burned around him, when his past was reduced to ash, only one thing remained: the voice. Cold. Ancient. Alive. Its name is Noctis-and it was never meant to awaken. Thrust into the Ascension Academy, a brutal crucible for the gifted, Raiden quickly learns the truth: this place doesn't mold heroes. It manufactures kings, chosen by the Binding Flame, broken by trials no student is meant to survive. But Raiden isn't like the others. He doesn't want the throne. He wants answers. And as his body begins to unravel under the weight of Noctis's power, the Academy itself begins to fracture around him. Hunted by rival factions, haunted by visions of a forgotten Crown, and forced to fight for control of his own mind, Raiden must choose: bend to the legacy they designed for him-or ignite a new one they never saw coming. But the flame isn't done choosing. And neither is the Crown. Perfect for fans of dark academia, high-stakes magic trials, and protagonists who'd rather burn the system down than bow to it.Complete
Reincarnated as the monarch of darkness
In a world where power is everything and kingdoms rise and fall by the strength of their rulers, an ordinary young man meets a tragic end... only to awaken in a realm of shadows as the reincarnated Monarch of Darkness. Possessing unparalleled control over the forces of night, fear, and the supernatural, he is destined to command legions of monsters, reshape empires, and rewrite the very laws of existence. But with absolute power comes absolute danger. Rival monarchs, celestial beings, and those who would see the world bathed in light challenge his every move. As he navigates treacherous alliances, ancient prophecies, and the lingering echoes of his past life, he must decide: will he embrace the dark crown fully and impose his will on the world... or seek a path that might restore balance to a realm teetering on the edge of chaos? A tale of power, revenge, and rebirth, where darkness is not just a force-it is destiny
Knight in bloody armor
{Yandere male x female chubby reader} In a world with magical beings, there is a kingdom, far, far, away where a servant named Y/n lives. You work in the Palace and one day when you're tending to the flowers your friends come up to you saying that there's gonna be a ball at the end of the week that they're super excited about it but you're not. Since you have low self-esteem you think that no one's going to take you but there is someone who wants to take you (in more ways than one.) and has a BIG thing for you and will do anything for you, even kill for you. will you accept his feelings or not? [Remember that there is only one right answer.] ⚠️ WARNINGS⚠️ -Kidnapping -Swearing -Rape -Gore -Manipulation -Blood -Murder -SA -Violence -and more Please don't report or write anything mean or nasty, if you don't like it don't read it. Thank you for reading if you did and enjoy the story. STARTED: approx. August 22, 2023 ENDED: August 19, 2025Complete
Millions of years ago, Gods of the heavens rode from the stars to aid the terrestrial heroes in vanquishing the Lord of Darkness. To the depths he rose from for his conquest of souls. To this day, he burns with his demon army in the ethereal flames of hell. Relentless in their efforts are the allies of Gods, clinging to a prophecy of eternal salvation, that the seven elemental Gods who stood the test of time will take birth on this plane again. They will provide an end to what they started millions of years back, saving Earth from the horrors of what lies in its molten core. They shall break open the gates of heaven and hell to settle the fostering fire of conflict.This is not the first time that Darkness has risen or the Gods have reincarnated, but it may be the last. In the wake of the twenty-first century, seven individuals must awaken their divine souls to become Gods. Meanwhile, the shadows shrouded in darkness have resurfaced in the light. "The Perfect Man" must find the prophets before the forces of darkness suck them into the bottomless pit of death, or worse, seduce them. Giving rise to the Demons, who have craved the taste of human flesh on their lips for millions of years. To make his hands even fuller, we have Asur, a mass murderer, who has been terrorizing the world without Gods for almost a year now. Sur is only a man, but all his foes are something more. Gods from the heavens have abandoned the Earth, which has put Sur's life in the greatest peril. This text explains the complex intricacies of the universe through mind-bending fiction. We are to dive into a world of mystery, thriller, and fantasy, making your mind wander and brain wonder as you proceed through the journey of the Perfect Man and The Gods Anew. So, are you ready to be electrified? Since you are in for a shock.
More detailsContent Guidelines