Gothic Universe Edition Novels & Stories

Several cracks appeared in the void, and a pure black book flew out from the crack and gathered with other magic books. “That’s the Torment Manuscript!” Gargamel and the other members also turned to face the void, their expressions bright with excitement. “Master, all five magic books are here. You are going to become a God. Hurry up and absorb the five elements of fate, dissolve your undead vessel, and complete the test necessary to become a God.” “Roar!” A loud roar resounded throughout the Windless Peak, which made Ulricus’ green light shine even more brilliantly. The five zombies, who remained on the stone platforms, cried out in agony.

The world inside the mirror was not dark. It was a blinding, painful red. ​Seraphina stood in the middle of a city that was melting. Buildings made of white stone were dripping like wax, and the sky was a bruised purple, torn apart by streaks of black lightning. This was the past—the final hours of the first Great War. ​"So, the blood has finally called out to the void," a voice rang out. ​Seraphina turned. Standing on a balcony overlooking the ruin was a woman who looked almost exactly like her. She wore a dress made of shadows, and her arms were covered in the same blue tattoos, but hers were glowing so brightly they looked like they were made of neon.

But the real victims were the ordinary people who spent their whole lives saving for a home, only to end up with dangerous, low-quality apartments. I couldn't help but let out a sigh. "Some people really have no shame... Making money off other people's suffering." Joan pouted at me. "Don't be upset, honey. The Raising East Group is an ethical company." I smiled. Joan had always put people first. Every one of her projects used only the best materials, so buyers could have peace of mind. That was why her company kept growing and her reputation only got better. But Serge's father only cared about cutting corners and scamming the buyers, treating lives like a joke. He was absolutely heartless!

Week three: Emilio's family is threatened, forcing Lucas to act. Week five: The media receives anonymous tips about the vampire couple. Their eyes narrowed, focusing on the endgame. "Phase Four: Chaos," they read. "The vampire world is exposed, and humanity reacts." Panic would spread, and the vampire community would scramble to maintain control. Lucas and Emilio would be caught in the crossfire. Their ultimate goal: harness the chaos to reshape the world. The documents were carefully returned to the folder, labeled "Operation Nightshade." The game had begun.

An oversized cardigan, a pleated skirt that rested just above my knees, and rimmed glasses; my hair was in a messy bun with a pencil stuck into it. No one ever looked twice at the quiet Elena Voss. Perfect. I headed straight to the Rare Books section, the one Dr. Marcus Hale guarded like a treasure. I chose my usual spot; a wooden table tucked between towering shelves and I spread out my notes. But my real prize was waiting for me right on the shelf, a leather-bound book I’d discovered two weeks ago. Shadows of Desire by Marcus Hale. My library professor whose deep commanding voice made my thighs clench during lectures.

Stella went to where the map was placed and she called for the attention of others. They all gathered around. This time, silver also came around. "The human world, earth, is now under the demons attack. And it is all Arthur's plan. He wants to dominate every existed planet and rule over it. Presently, the demon king is now under his rule, the dwarfs and the beasts are controlled by his dark demonic power. The Blood vampires are now in multiples as they had increased a lot in numbers." Stella explained.

“I’d think you’d be begging for more.” When he threw his head back while laughing at his own sick humor, Edwin seized the moment and twisted from beneath him. Before the vampire could grasp what was happening, he grabbed his head with both hands and pulled with all his might. A loud popping sound pummeled his eardrums as the vampire’s body fell limp to the ground. Not wanting to take a chance on the vampire coming back to life, and remembering a scene from the Twilight saga, he tossed a lit match on the headless body. It immediately burst into flames.

“Not to join your bullshit clan.” Donte wrapped his fingers around her throat. “We do not accept you. You’re denied.” He flashed a pair of sharpened fangs. “Unless you’re offering yourself as dinner, I suggest you leave our clan home and do not return.” Ocean blue eyes turned to rubies, and those fangs elongated. Aurora wiggled her way free from his grip. “I will bring war to you.” “And you will die like all the others,” Elias nonchalantly replied. He waved her off.

I could feel the magic inside me fizzle and snap. I pulled the book with the resurrection spell on my lap. I looked through it again. It needed one thousand souls and a major node. The only major node near here was in Utah, so... it looked like that would be where she would eventually end up, maybe after she got one thousand souls. I had just prevented a bunch of those souls, so perhaps the darkness still needed to power up. I whipped out my new phone. It was so fancy it even had internet. It was something I heard of, but with flip phones being ten years behind the times, I wasn't used to having all this technology at my fingertips. I searched through news headlines.

Meteors struck the earth almost every hour, bringing immediate destruction in their wake. Fortunately, humans have developed force fields to deflect the meteors. But these didn't always work, especially on the outskirts of the city. Rose Cristian should've remembered that fact on her way to Zone 206, but she was too busy reining in her anger. Stomping on her rain-soaked boots, Rose could just see her destination in the dark of the night, her supernatural vision never failing her. The streets haven’t changed much either. Once she arrived, she punched her way into the pub, rattling the whole establishment with sheer force. She heard cursing as she stepped inside.