The First Five Days
- Reads 165
- Votes 18
- Parts 9
When Yosi Sint ascends the military throne of Lionea, he immediately knows that his life is in danger; as all who held the position before him died under mysterious circumstances that could only be as a result of Dark Arts.
Within the first five days of his rule, before he can begin to understand the treacherous schemes at play, those who lurk in the shadows set into motion a whirlpool of events that leave all who are caught within struggling for dear life... An inopportune time indeed; for the beast to the North, a nation bent on subduing the might of Lionea, stands poised to invade and finish what they started twelve years ago.
In this medieval world of intrigue and peril, there's no telling who will live or die...
All Rights Reserved
#59
darkarts
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 Exiled King | ✔
The world plunged into an era of peace, built upon the backs of the last heroes, who protected their realm and then vanished into legend, taking their powers with them. When the lost powers awaken in six strangers across the mortal realm once again, they seek answers... What danger has compelled the powers to reappear after half a century of peace? As demons once again begin to crawl from the fiery realm of the Abyss, it becomes clear that they are not acting on their own - someone cunning is leading them. But something doesn't add up. The deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes and the more uncertain their path forward. Who... or what must they truly save their world from? As destinies unravel and loyalties are tested, one question lingers: What if saving the world... means trusting the very force that could end it? An epic trilogy of gods, mortals, and fates intertwined - where it seems that things may have been set in motion long before anyone could ever have anticipated and the path forward may just be the one that ends in death. Trilogical Compilation | Books 1, 2 & 3 (If the number of chapters seems daunting, just know that most of the chapters are short) [Fans of The Stormlight Archive may enjoy this book] Best Rankings #7 in fantasyadventure (Out of 32.4k stories) #8 in journey (Out of 30.4k stories) Cover by Azanthiel Human written. No AI :) [This is, and always will be, a FREE book. If you see it being SOLD anywhere, it is a stolen copy.]Complete
The Hymn Of Destruction
There are situations disguised as blessings that turn people's world upside-down, spiralling down uncontrolled, sinking together to the point of no return. Sometimes greediness wormed its way and people wants time to freeze just to savour the moment a little bit longer. On the other hand, her life was handled too cruelly and suffered unimaginable sufferings and losses. The pain was her constant companion that guided her to move forward. It was pain that taught her that the world is cruel and embracing darkness is the only way to live, for it will always be true. A rarity in the world she is now. Emotions are fickle things, and there is no room for it in this place. Life in exchange for peace and slippery freedom. Blood for the sake of principles. She is an unknown pawn in the game of chess that will be used to destroy the enemy. She is the black horse silently tearing its way into the lion's den. Will she prevail? Or is her darkness within becomes her undoing? A battle of dominance is brewing. There is no time to hesitate as the enemy sets their eyes on her, waiting to strike at her most vulnerable. All rights reserved. This is only a product of the authors' creative thinking and imagination. Whatever similarities are drawn; names, place, and events are purely coincidental. By any means, reproduction of this story without the author's permission is strictly prohibited. Photo credits to the owners. Thank you.Complete
House of Ash and Gold
Power wears many faces. Magic is just one of them. When a sickly noble heir stumbles upon a strange gift - the ability to see through the veil of power. He sets out to rebuild his crumbling house, not with sword or spell... but with silver, strategy, and secrets. But in a Kingdom where strength is currency and weakness gets buried, Cael Varissen must learn fast: wealth is fragile, war is inevitable, and magic? It's far older and hungrier than anyone cares to admit. What if the most dangerous magic wasn't in spells, but in shrewd business deals... and dangerous alliances of the heart? In a world where political ambition, economic strategy, and forbidden desires hold as much sway as any ancient power, every alliance comes with a price. This is the heart of House of Ash and Gold. ... What to expect: Slow-burn political fantasy with teeth Layered worldbuilding A subtle, mysterious magic system Romance threaded through ambition What NOT to Expect: Instant overpowered MC Fast-food pacing Harem or shallow romance One-note villains Endless exposition dumps
A Paladin's Proposal (NOVEL VERSION)
Will you accept his offer to join him in hell but safe from danger, or risk your life than betray your God? A young woman's having a journey of her previous life in her dreams. She little by little discovers the romance and the dark past she've been through. Even at the present, mysteries and unbelievable happens. It seems like trouble has still followed her after many generations. One thing for sure, she forgets everything once her eyes opens up. A young, noble and naive girl in the renaissance era found herself trapped in her family's tradition for safekeeping. With the budding romance with her hero, she starts to bloom. Confused with the bizarre and confusing personality of her lover she started to recall her repressed memories. In the recent era, will she meet him again? Or it will only lead her to her death?Complete
Castle that wishes to fly
Warning This fiction contains: Graphic Violence | Sensitive Content "What happens if I die? Will it end the nightmare and bring me back to reality?" Life has the ability to change-rapidly, frighteningly, and painfully-without the opportunity to turn back. This was the harsh reality that befell Suri. Once living a comfortable life as the beloved daughter of science, she found herself in a world filled with magic and cold steel under mysterious circumstances. In this perilous realm, a powerful and merciless Judge aimed to end her life instantly. However, a crucial detail altered her destiny-she possessed the gift of blood magic. Now, Suri faces a long and treacherous journey in search of the truth. The unknown world she traverses is rife with monsters, violence, and betrayal, but these challenges are not her sole concerns.Complete
Idilia: The Dark Kingdom - Part 1
A shroud of darkness descends upon Idilia, a world nestled within the vast Realm of Realis. Astra, the once-noble Crimson Knight, and high-ranking Vanamir Vice-Councilor, has shattered the very veil separating creation from the Non-Creation in his insatiable quest for power. This reckless act has unleashed a tide of malevolent energy, threatening to consume Idilia in an endless night, revealing secrets from centuries past. Hope emerges from an unexpected corner. Five Fae, seemingly unconnected by destiny but brought together by tragedy and darkness, find themselves bound by a greater purpose. Dagda, the refugee adventurer; Aeliana, the Stellar Nomad sorceress; Ashana, the enigmatic mage; Pontha, the walking statue; and Sylvan, the barbarian warlock - their paths converge. Guided by an unseen hand, they unite to form a formidable resistance. Their mission: to locate the legendary Ætheric Scrolls, which hold the key to harnessing the power of the Primordials, ancient beings who hold dominion over the fundamental forces of the universe. This power might be their only hope to vanquish Astra and quell the encroaching darkness before it extinguishes the last flicker of light in Idilia. In a desperate race against time, these unlikely heroes embark on a perilous quest, their every step fraught with danger. The fate of Idilia rests upon their shoulders, and the very balance of creation hangs in the precarious balance.Complete
Moonfire & Midnight Pt 2
Once the dazzling darling of the Court of Sorrow, Eirian's future is stolen when her father remarries and produces a male heir. Cast aside and exiled into a political marriage at the empire's volatile border, she expects to disappear quietly into irrelevance. Instead, she finds Chenzhou. Quiet, honorable, and already dying from a mysterious poison no one can name, Chenzhou has no interest in court politics-or in the wife forced upon him. But Eirian is not a woman who fades. As she pushes her magic into the land, restoring a dying estate, she begins to uncover the truth behind his illness-and the enemies gathering around them. It is through Chenzhou that she meets Mingzhe, a trusted figure from the court and one of the few men who moves easily between worlds. What begins as cautious cooperation grows into something rare: a fragile bond of trust between three people navigating power, loyalty, and survival in a court that has already discarded them. Together, they begin to rebuild-strengthening the borderlands, stabilizing Chenzhou's condition, and quietly resisting the forces working against them. But the deeper Eirian digs, the clearer the truth becomes. Chenzhou's illness is no accident. It is the foundation of a long-buried conspiracy within the powerful Yang family-one designed to reshape the empire itself. And Mingzhe, unknowingly entangled through years of quiet influence and misplaced trust, stands at the center of it. What began as loyalty becomes betrayal-not born of malice, but of manipulation-and its consequences threaten to destroy everything they have built. With war rising at the borders and treachery rooted deep within the court, Eirian and Chenzhou must decide whether trust can be rebuilt-or if survival demands something colder. It's the truth that might finish what it started.Complete
Trial of Shadow
Darkness has taken over, and Simon hasn't seen the sun for years. The shadows have taken over the people too, making them into mindless, bloodthirsty monsters. What's worse is that he is having these strange dreams of a new world, and a mysterious girl is just beyond his reach-and he feels like he must find her. Astra has been trying to live a quiet life since her brother died, but when her old adventuring party shows up in her town with a letter from the king, she knows she can't hide forever. Can they, together, be the answer to saving the world from the darkness, which is slowly creeping over the boarders of Atrestra?
The world plunged into an era of peace, built upon the backs of the last heroes, who protected their realm and then vanished into legend, taking their powers with them. When the lost powers awaken in six strangers across the mortal realm once again, they seek answers... What danger has compelled the powers to reappear after half a century of peace? As demons once again begin to crawl from the fiery realm of the Abyss, it becomes clear that they are not acting on their own - someone cunning is leading them. But something doesn't add up. The deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes and the more uncertain their path forward. Who... or what must they truly save their world from? As destinies unravel and loyalties are tested, one question lingers: What if saving the world... means trusting the very force that could end it? An epic trilogy of gods, mortals, and fates intertwined - where it seems that things may have been set in motion long before anyone could ever have anticipated and the path forward may just be the one that ends in death. Trilogical Compilation | Books 1, 2 & 3 (If the number of chapters seems daunting, just know that most of the chapters are short) [Fans of The Stormlight Archive may enjoy this book] Best Rankings #7 in fantasyadventure (Out of 32.4k stories) #8 in journey (Out of 30.4k stories) Cover by Azanthiel Human written. No AI :) [This is, and always will be, a FREE book. If you see it being SOLD anywhere, it is a stolen copy.]
More detailsContent Guidelines