Embrace The Shadow Novels & Stories

“I’m having this war to free them from this monstrosity, not to oppress them. The system is way too dangerous to even for me. I need to set up a proper example to make sure none will be oppressed.” “On second thought, you have a good heart.” “Don’t flatter me. I am only correcting all the incorrectness that happened in this world. I am not a good person and far from being a saint.” “By destroying the evil from this world.” Shadow just strode toward the bed and threw herself on it. She dived in and made herself comfortable on that soft mattress. Her palms rubbed against the fabric while she moaned enjoyably. “Hahh~ I love this cold sensation.”

I woke up the next morning, feeling like my old worthless self. Knowing me, Ms. Margaret leave me alone with my thoughts. She would sometimes try and talk to me, but I was not feeling it. I could even see them in the morning now. Shadows lurking in the corner. Like they were trying to talk to me. They would shout at me, laugh at me, and suddenly cry in front of me. I would draw them in detail, I could see them clearly now.

"Now take me... and let the rest of the world burn." Gabriel let out a harsh, dark growl, spinning Julian around on the desk as the loud, rhythmic horns of the newly stolen container fleet roared across the rain-swept harbor outside, announcing the birth of their dark, terrifying new reign.

I couldn’t see his face properly because he was in the dark. “Are you giving me a warning by releasing your killer intent?” I said to make myself brave in front of him. If I waiver under his presence, nothing would change. I would still be like Liam before my soul shifted to his body. He stood up from the chair and walked toward me. That’s when I could finally see his face because of the light coming from the front door.

Every time I get close enough to touch him, I can feel it simmering beneath the surface, ready to break free. I try to push the thought away, but it clings to me like a shadow. I don’t want to be drawn into whatever darkness Elias carries with him, but it’s like I don’t have a choice. He’s pulling me deeper, even without meaning to. Maybe even without knowing it himself.

Melody stands at the top of the stairs and looks down at her children and the two dogs in the amber light, and then she closes the door carefully, the way you close a door to a room where someone you love is sleeping. Upstairs the shop is all shadow and salt-smell. Outside, the wind has a voice now. Not a howl—too early for that—but a presence, a register, the bottom note of something that will get louder. The boards over the windows make it dim as dusk in here, though the sky has only just gone to amber.

Keagan was on the other end of the battlefield, still trying to figure out what more he could do. The battlefield transformed into a dark and twisted dance as Emberlyn and Keagan fought against the villain's shadow manipulation. The villain used the shadows to his advantage, creating illusions, launching surprise attacks from unexpected angles, and ensnaring Emberlyn and Keagan with their inky tendrils. The villain was relentless, drawing upon his diabolical mastery and infamous skills, his control over the shadows growing stronger. With a malevolent grin, he unleashed a wave of darkness, enveloping Emberlyn and Keagan, temporarily obscuring them from view.

Regardless of the knots in my stomach, I needed to eat and soon. “This damn mate bond! I haven’t even had a chance to check on my pack training nor do any other work since the arrival of the Full Moon pack.” I grumbled moodily. I was losing focus of my responsibilities thanks to this rising revolution and this insufferable mate bond! ‘Calm yourself my dear; our mate is a gift from the Goddess. We are a strong being; Mother Selene would never do something outside reason. She has the answers to all your questions.’ I was slightly shocked to hear Shadow’s voice, but as usual her voice of reason within me with her calm and soothing voice washed my worries away and provided a solution to my probl

“The shadows aren’t demons. You shouldn’t fear them, Knox.” I sigh. I’d forgotten that working with Sybil involves solving riddles. “The shadows are of your own creation. Embrace them. You have love to give, and no one on this Earth,” she pauses, raising her eyebrows in emphasis, “or has met the moon, wants you to stay in the dark.” Lyra. My jaw tightens as I struggle to swallow the lump that is growing in my throat, and tears prick at my eyes as I nod. “You have to make friends with the shadows. There is a light here that was meant for you to find. You will be the reason it’s unlocked and can shine after years of concealment. Follow the light, save the packs.”

" The mirrors surrounding us began to break, sending their parts swirling in a chaotic tornado. The pendant flashed, its light striving against the growing darkness. Victor's voice echoed across the tumult. "Kyara, the option is yours. "Embrace the shadow or let it consume you!" Before I could react, the hall vanished, and we were back in the clearing. Eric grabbed me as I stumbled, his arms supporting me. "What the hell was that?" He demanded, his gaze darting about. I held the pendant, its brightness dim but constant. "The truth," I said, my voice quivering. "The shadow is a part of me." And if I can't control it..."