Web novels tagged Dark, sorted by what's popular on NovelCult.
Smart kid named Hugo dreams of becoming a knight but he struggles to unlock his power, then a group called the Freedomers attacks his kingdom, forcing Hugo to face the true meaning of being a knight and the price that comes with it.
hsmcomics · Shounen · 24 ch
"I am not of ruin." Sayan Lorn Bonvale has one goal: enter Deverin, return with riches and glory, and restore his family's fallen name. But Deverin may not be the place he believes it to be. And his future is far from guaranteed. DISCLAIMER: This is a draft release and may be revised as the story develops. Minor grammatical errors and inconsistencies may be present. Please Enjoy! New chapter every Thursday ✨️
LUNEoLIFE · Fantasy · 3 ch
Prequel - AMT ~ A MORTAL'S TOUCH. Continuation of AMT ~ A MORTAL'S TOUCH. Base on 2050, two main lead at age 17, twins siblings Arya and Lily Kurosaki. Future glimpse 2083, Arya and Lily age 50. In Mount fuji Arya calmly lay down on snowy ground and looks at sky. Arya blinked slowly raised his left arm and he said quietly "He turned it into reality." Lily burst out laughing and playing with snow and said softly "brother come on." Arya looked at her and gentle smile and he stand up. Lily shouted at arya "Brother mom is going down let's go." Arya didn't look back and softly said quietly "What you did its for us right dad, if you here I will be the same person as you." [Vol.1/Exclusive future part ends here] SEQUEL - THE SILENT SKY: THE PAST [TSKTP] (Author Note: In this story will also cover past story a mortal's touch, which means you can straight up, read this story and it will be fast future because of past time is totally different level, also it's has set suspense, thrills and complex hidden details and many more.) #Seinen #Dark #Mystery #Romance #UrbanFantasy #Historical #Comedy #Gods #Sci-fi #Twins
Ash_010 · Seinen · 6 ch
[COMPLETED] A human who fall in love with a Goddess and surrounding with his friends Kazuma, Rionoka. sequel - The Silent Sky: The Warmth.
Ash_010 · Seinen · 38 ch
I claimed to be better than the MC. An Eldritch entity decided to put my claim to the test and reincarnated me into the world of the novel I read. But, I’m not alone. There are five other reincarnates? Wait, wait, wait! Why is the MC a regressor now? That wasn’t part of the script!
Anvelope · Action · 1 ch
Llew’s father disappeared when she was eleven, leaving her orphaned, as far as she knew. Since then, Llew has learned to survive the streets of the gold-mining town of Cheer – full of opportunistic men and desperation. It’s a hard existence made tougher when Llew's so-called friend accuses her of murder, sending her to the gallows. Llew’s Aenuk ability to absorb life means she doesn’t stay dead for long, but she does leave a trail of death behind her. Escaping the hangman’s noose sees Llew fall into the hands of Jonas: the man with the knife and the Karan power to kill Llew’s kind. If Llew can nurture the attraction he develops for her, maybe she can keep that knife from her heart. But lurking in the shadows is Jonas’s half-brother, Braph: the man who has learned to combine Aenuk and Karan powers into infinite and addictive magical potential. Healer's Touch is a fantasy novel flavoured with a wild west setting, steampunk-like technology, enough romance to draw you in, horror to keep you hooked, and just enough sex to keep things spicy. The Deadly Touch Series: Healer's Touch Warrior's Touch Magician's Touch *May count as Romantasy, but the spice is pretty middling. Goes into dark themes, including torture & rape, but never between the main couple. The first chapters are brutal, but I had to start Llew off somewhere …
Deb E Howell · Fantasy · 26 ch
Kyrian Averin is a highly capable S-Class Guide and Alpha, who has been contracted to Guide a Cerberus Esper with strong resistance to Guiding. Unit S-1 Eiden is an S-Class Esper who refuses to give control of himself to another human being, even at the expense of his own life. Will Kyrian be able to earn this Esper’s trust despite the growing attraction between them and fulfill his contract? Or will it end in yet another horrible tragedy?
shadowmark_umbra · Romance · 31 ch
I was just your average author, who struck gold during the pandemic with the debut of my novel "Fever War". But I made a mistake! "I made a bet." Dropped into a withering dystopia. A reimagined version of Earth after COVID-19, where some patients began gaining supernatural powers and magic. The future of humanity had changed forever. Wars were fought not solely with military technology, but supernatural soldiers fighting against each other. And then they came, aliens from the other world. And they were far better at using magic than all of humanity. War against aliens was not as simple as it seemed. Governments, secret cults, & ancient families all want one thing—Control. But I will control my own fate, I will ▮▮▮▮ this place and ▮▮▮▮. How? Because I wrote this story—I am this World's Author. --- What to expect: - No OP protagonist. As it takes time and training to become strong together with a very unique power system. This is the author falling into his novel trope, but with a twist. - No Harem, set in a futuristic 22nd century Earth filled with advanced technology and magic. - The beginning is slow as I am still developing my writing style. I am power-system enthusiast (Not LITRPG, but hard and logical magic system) kind of an author. So, please bear with me. --- This story is also available on RoyalRoad, ScribbleHub and Webnovel.
47th_DemiGod · Urban Fantasy · 20 ch
Tags #Mature #Villain-centered dark epic fantasy #High-fantasy #Secondary-world-fantasy #Rival Kingdoms #Supernatural #Bromance #Angst #Found-family #Action* * * On his way home to the Empire of Arkosia, Vermon, son of Uthus, causes trouble in the central mountains of the Empamalangon Kingdom when he burns an ancient temple and enslaves a sick young man discovered hiding within its secret underground chamber after a fierce confrontation between them. As time passes, Vermon realises that Orb, his new slave, is no ordinary man. Behind his frail appearance lies an astonishingly blood-stained history and secrets far more dangerous than Vermon could have imagined. Their meeting was destined to unearth a past Vermon had forgotten entirely and set in motion a chain of events that would draw him together with five other villains, all bound by the same desperate longing: to have a family. * *
Lazarus · Fantasy · 6 ch
A raw, devastatingly atmospheric story. The core themes of unresolved guilt, trauma, sleep paralysis blurring reality, public vilification, and the haunting discovery of a past he couldn't face. An emotional, slow-burn psychological tragedy of a man called Alfred.
Accuscripter · Tragedy · 3 ch
The inevitable threat of [Ragnarok] looms over [Yggdrasil]. The terrifying cycle of creation and destruction continues unhindered. Gods, Angels and Demons alike have tried to put an end to it but to no avail. Now in the ninth cycle of [Ragnarok] the [Fragments of Insurgence] have arrived, and behind them a rogue deity promising salvation from an endless cycle of life and death. Join me Xyrak, as I regale this tale and bask in the true might and glory of [Yggdrasil].
TecShonin · Supernatural · 37 ch
Senka, a dominant and calculating woman deeply in love with Moriarty, notices that Lila — one of Moriarty’s student assistants — has fallen for him. Rather than reacting with jealousy alone, Senka sees opportunity in it. If Lila is emotionally attached, she is vulnerable, influenceable, and useful. Senka begins to wonder: what if they used Lila instead of rejecting her?
Senkora · Romance · 28 ch