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Chiaroscuro

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Parts 20
Time 5h 36m

Reads 206
Votes 31
Parts 20
Time 5h 36m

What if the past suddenly becomes an unpleasant presence? What if the ghosts would come back to life, rampant again and manifesting themselves in a completely unenjoyable way?
And so, unintentionally, the sorcerer Rogier runs into someone, who is nothing more than an echo of a distant past... A past made up of broken promises and conspicuous blood that sullied hands and faces, in a skillful chiaroscuro technique.All Rights Reserved

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What if I lived? ✔️ by Chihirophie

Two hundred years ago Rhysand lost his mother and sister in a grueling murder. But what if that sister had survived? What if the head in that box was just a tree-stump, transformed to look exactly like her? What if she had instead been sold for her knowledge on the mysterious Night Court? And what if that sister would now, just a few years after the war, find her way back, but with agendas of her own? ****************************************************************************** "Alright, oh wise one, my need for wisdom has run out now, so you can be on your way now" I waved my hand. "That's cold" Rhys put a hand over his heart, " I thought we were having a big-bro-little-sis talk here." I rolled my eyes, but he slid an arm around my shoulder: "We both already know what you'll do anyway." "Oh, we do, is that right?" He nodded: "You always been so predictable, if you would write murder-mysteries everyone would know from the beginning who killed the victim." "That's weirdly specific, how long have you been sitting on that one?" I snorted. "Since you insulted my taste in art" he sniffed theatrically. I laughed: "You are one petty High Lord." "I don't even know what to say to that insolence" he shook his head.

Supernova by infamous0110

Zora always knew she didn't belong to this world. She didn't even know her real name. She never met her birth parents, having been left in a firehouse as a 6-month-old baby. Zora has bounced from one foster home to the next since she was a troubled child. Bad things, or "accidents" always followed Zora. She always felt like she was one step behind everyone else trying to catch up. Trying to be normal, but Zora is not normal. And never will be. Bryce Cullen is another lost soul in the world. He is also one of a kind. When they first met it was a supernova, two stars coming together in a stellar collision with stellar dynamics. As an evil is looming, threatening to destroy the Earth, can these two outliers save the world with powers neither utterly understand? ~~~~~~~~~~~ Zora could only shiver as: his eyes darken looking at her, becoming more onyx black, and purple bruise-like shadows appear beneath his eyes. Bryce stands at 6'2" and has a thin and lanky but muscular body. Zora felt a tiny piercing pain trying to hit her over and over, but somehow it was blocked. "Where am I?" "Who are you?" Bryce asked sternly, glaring down at Zora. "It's her!" Piper said running onto the field. "That's the girl! She is the girl from my dreams! She is the one to bring Hell Fire!" ~~~~~~~~~~~ Updates every Wednesdays! Participating in: #theseasonalcontest

But Home is Nowhere by mirandasidefics

You are pulled into an unknown world, Prythian, by an unknown force, coming face to face with a group of people you have only seen in your dreams. However, the reality you now face is much darker than anything you could imagine. Finding a way home is your only goal but with each passing year it drifts further away. It seems that Fate has different inescapable plans. With the help of a few you must learn to navigate your new life. Can the discovery of a vague prophecy help guide you on your journey? When magic returns to the Earth, and Death's shadow is unchained, Celestial bodies will unite to bring forth new rain. *********************************************************************************************** This is a fanfiction story based on characters and locations from the book series "A Court of Thorns and Roses" (ACOTAR) and "Crescent City". Both series, and thus the characters and locations within those works, are the property of Sarah J. Maas. The only thing that belongs to me is the backstory for "Reader" and my personal interpretation for how the story could go in an alternative universe.

TRA: Brothers Of The Scar by MrEppeak

The God's of Xeno-movia have long died out, killed in the war of races against the Casarns, a brute like race that believed theirselves superior to the God's. Since the death of the God's man has taken up control of the world, dominating it's lands and sending the other races into hiding. The Dwarves hid in the mountains they so loved, the gnomes hid in the hills, the five beast races used large natural surroundings to hide away, the elves, what was left of them, hid behind their dark master's, and the orcs were banished to the scar for refusing to participate in the Gods war. Grall and Grodak, orc brothers born in the scar, had different ways of living. Grall, the younger brother, was born with the gift to speak to those of his tribe that had passed away, he became the chief of the tribe using the elders knowledge to benefit them. Grodak, the elder brother, never much cared to lead, he always preferred to create metal works in a forge. One mistake, that's all it took to force them out of their chosen roles and into another. Grall, the one who made the mistake, was banished from his tribe and forced to wonder the world. Grodak, the one who worked to fix the mistake the most and reclaim the honor that was lost, was made the new chief. Ten years later, the small mistake now hounds at the both of them as they make their way to Whitewater, in hopes they can fix the troubles they have. There they will meet Imp, a genius Dasari/Pyroniam, Adrian, a charismatic human who never backs down from a fight, especially when his friends depend on him, and Tyril, the king of Whitewater, who will send them off to find what they have been searching for this entire time. Disclaimer The Rebirth Algorithm is a product of Jarada Daedre. If you want to play a game of TRA then join us on mrpg, or play a game of your own using the 1e handbook on my page. All art is owned by the respective artist.

the Future begins Yesterday by rozinislimuzinas

The scars, telling horrifying stories. Lips, spreading lies to survive under the sun. A thin body, kissed by bruises and tattoos, that knows what deprivation and violence mean. Dark brown eyes that have seen a bit too many pools of blood. A squinted gaze of an observer, encountering the condemning eyes of strangers who were superior in many aspects. Pale skin, unbothered by the sun for three decades. If I still had pronounced canine teeth, I could qualify for a vampire role in some silly movie in that revered box of changing images. Life didn't fight for me, so I put all my efforts into my meaningless existence under the sun, pretending to be what I always was-invisible. You guessing how I got here? By storm. That's me, a sarcastic Ghost filled with cynicism, who became human a decade ago and lived without a damned birth certificate until I got behind bars upon reaching adulthood. Now, on the brink of freedom, I'm entangled in a mission that could save my soul-or damn it forever. Then came Rosy Cheeks, the wildcard who changed all the rules. With a laugh that echoed like bells in a windstorm and eyes that saw right through my cynical facade, he was a beacon in my dark world. His mere presence forced me to confront parts of myself I had long buried. He shattered my defenses with his genuine warmth and relentless hope, traits I had thought extinct in this cruel world. In this gritty, pulse-pounding tale of survival, deception, and reluctant heroism, one question lingers: Can a ghost ever truly find redemption, or are some spirits doomed to wander eternally in the shadows? With Rosy Cheeks by my side, everything changes. The stakes have never been higher, and the journey has never been more uncertain. Will I find the light, or will the darkness reclaim me? Join me in this journey, where every choice matters and every soul can be saved-or lost. Perhaps together, we'll discover whether even the most cynical of ghosts can find a spark of light in the abyss. +18 MM romance

The Art of Courts and Lies (Book 1 in The Gifted Trilogy) by chlo_dance

Ice flooded my veins as the realization of who he was hit me. It must have been evident on my face because the man in front of me let out a dark laugh. "Oh dear, you didn't realize you were talking to a royal, did you darling?" he crooned. Not just any royal. Kesserian Cinis. The recently coronated king and ruler over the Ember Court. I forgot how to breathe, my mind whirring as it tried to figure out how I could have been so stupid as to let this happen. *************************************************** Wren Heatherfield is on the run. Having turned 18, she is now in danger of becoming selected for the Garner, a deadly game in which the six kings who rule over her continent take eighteen non-magical girls and make them fight for their lives. But as she tries to avoid the game by running away with her best friend and her sister, she consequently finds herself doomed to be a competitor in the 246th Garner. But the Garner isn't the only thing capable of killing her. In a castle surrounded by kings with dark powers and girls fighting for their lives, she may find that the politics of royalty can be just as deadly as their games. No one can be trusted in a palace full of monsters and, if Wren has any hopes of survival, she may have to become one herself.

Dragon Amongst Men: An Elden Ring Story by MasterofBeasts

Everyone has hardships to come across, especially Tarnished. After the Shattering, everyone across the Lands Between has sought lordship and become the next Elden Lord, for it was their destiny. For one Tarnished, like all others, he has dreamt of becoming the next ruler. After failing to overcome one of his early challenges and discovers a dangerous strategy from a mysterious girl, the Tarnished will soon learn that this path he will take will change his fate forever. Will this Tarnished still have the desire to become Elden Lord? Or will he walk down his own righteous path to become something beyond man? Beyond Lord? Dragon Amongst Men is an epic, thrilling, and an awe-inspiring story that focuses on the genres of action-adventure, high fantasy, dark fantasy, and drama. It is based on one of Fromsoft's best games, Elden Ring. This is also the first Elden Ring fanfic to contain a monster reader, specifically a true monster reader... especially a few genderbends. Summer project of 2022 and one-year anniversary story. Publication Date: September 17, 2022 *Updated annually, majority of the time, during the summer* #1 Rankings (So Far): 10/7/22: Elden Ring (Has happened a few times) 11/20/22: Soulsborne 11/23/22: Ranni (Unknown true discovery date) 11/23/22: Anniversary (Unknown true discovery date) 12/1/22: Malenia 2/7/23: Bosses (Unknown true discovery date) 3/7/23: Melina 11/24/23: Millicent 6/29/24: Video Games A/N: All artworks, images, and videos belong to their original creators. I only own the plot. Nothing more.

A Court of Dusk and Shadows by angl_ernshw

Ileana knows that her sister is the key to saving their world. So when she has to travel to Prythian and stay behind so that Bryce can fulfill her destiny, then she accepts her fate. Despite the scowling Shadowsinger, who has to give up his blade to help them. As Ileana adjusts to life in Prythian, she agrees to help Callisto gain control of her powers and prepare them against Beron. In the process, Ileana learns more about her lineage and about Azriel's past. They hunt down the monsters from the Prison, slowly bringing life back to the Dusk Court. As their two worlds continue to collide, war looms on the horizon. Will they emerge triumphant? Or will Ileana's light fall to the darkness?

The Sword of Stone - Sworn Honours by Ewanmackenobi99

"I am the sword of the crown, the shield of the realm and protector of the people. Without doubt, without failure, I shall guard the innocents against the malignant forces of magic. I give my heart and soul to the righteous and pray for the Father's mercy, for I shall show none." Sir Rolan Coytak, a paladin of the Holy Paladin Order of Farikesh, a seasoned and grizzled knight of twenty long years, is sent on a mission to the lands south of the Kingdom of Harliya, Amberfall, to investigate the rumours of blood magic. Travelling with his clumsy and naive squire, Rolan is greeted by many people, many with grace and dignity, others with suspicion. He is told by the Baron of these lands, the young Simon Greycrow, about bandits in ruins deep within the Redwoods of Amber that may hold what he seeks. But as Rolan travels these dark, beautiful, eerie forests, he learns that magic is not the only problem these lands have. Facing a great challenge as he uncovers the truth of the rumours, Rolan must make a decision that may haunt him for the rest of his life.

"A Dance of Deception and Desire" by mimi0059

"It's not about a dollhouse, Darain. It's about a childhood stolen, a name stripped away. You don't understand what it's like to lose everything." Darain, his anger rising, retorted, "You think I don't know how to lose everything? Are you mad? I lost my family and everything, all because of you" Seraphine, her eyes welling up with emotions, responded, "How did I cost you everything? I lost my parents too. What do you mean?" Darain, his eyes reflecting the pain of unresolved emotions, replied with a hint of bitterness, "I lost everything because of you. Your parents were involved in decisions that cost me my family, and now you're a constant reminder of that loss." Darain, in a moment of vulnerability, admitted, "I lost my family because I don't know how to let go. Are you mad that I lost everything because of you?" . . . "In a world shadowed by a haunting past, a young man named Darain believes she's responsible for his parents' tragic demise. Striving for retribution, he orchestrates an arranged marriage alliance with Seraphine . As their hearts entwine in an unexpected dance of love, the fragile cocoon of their happiness begins to unravel. Secrets buried deep start to resurface, threatening the foundation they've built. In their journey for love and redemption, they must navigate a treacherous path where the truth lurks, waiting to unravel the delicate threads of their newfound happiness."

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What if I lived? ✔️

Two hundred years ago Rhysand lost his mother and sister in a grueling murder. But what if that sister had survived? What if the head in that box was just a tree-stump, transformed to look exactly like her? What if she had instead been sold for her knowledge on the mysterious Night Court? And what if that sister would now, just a few years after the war, find her way back, but with agendas of her own? ****************************************************************************** "Alright, oh wise one, my need for wisdom has run out now, so you can be on your way now" I waved my hand. "That's cold" Rhys put a hand over his heart, " I thought we were having a big-bro-little-sis talk here." I rolled my eyes, but he slid an arm around my shoulder: "We both already know what you'll do anyway." "Oh, we do, is that right?" He nodded: "You always been so predictable, if you would write murder-mysteries everyone would know from the beginning who killed the victim." "That's weirdly specific, how long have you been sitting on that one?" I snorted. "Since you insulted my taste in art" he sniffed theatrically. I laughed: "You are one petty High Lord." "I don't even know what to say to that insolence" he shook his head.