Graphic Fiction Examples 21st Century Novels & Stories

Ein Dark-Fantasy-Thriller von Azilla Erschienen im AzillaMedia Verlag Wenn die Realität eine Lüge ist, wird dein eigenes Blut zur gefährlichsten Waffe. In den vom Neonlicht zerschnittenen Schatten der Metropole gibt es nur Jäger und Monster. Kael ist die tödlichste Waffe des Ordens – ein Elite-Kämpfer, abgerichtet, um die übermächtigen Vampir-Clans zu vernichten. Doch als er in einen tödlichen Hinterhalt gerät, ist es ausgerechnet die unnahbare Vampir-Aristokratin Seraphina, die ihm das Leben rettet. Durch ein verbotenes, uraltes Blutband kettet sie ihr Schicksal unwiderruflich an seins. Plötzlich ist der beste Jäger der Stadt selbst die Beute. Vom Orden als Verräter gejagt und von den Clans als Abscheulichkeit verflucht, tauchen Kael und Seraphina in den gnadenlosen Untergrund ab. Dort, in den verborgenen Winkeln der Welt, entdecken sie zusammen mit dem jungen Technik-Genie Finn eine Wahrheit, die alles infrage stellt: Der endlose Krieg zwischen Menschen und Vampiren ist nur eine blutige, künstliche Inszenierung. Die wahre Macht ruht tief unter den Fundamenten der Stadt – ein kosmisches Archiv, dessen verborgener Quelltext die Realität selbst kontrolliert. Während fanatische Rebellen und machthungrige Tyrannen versuchen, diese absolute Macht an sich zu reißen, eskaliert die Jagd. Kael und Seraphina müssen eine fatale Entscheidung treffen: Fliehen sie weiter vor ihren Schöpfern, oder entfesseln sie das volle Potenzial ihres verbotenen Bandes, um das alte System in Schutt und Asche zu legen? Als sich die Grenzen zwischen Wissenschaft, Magie und den Naturgesetzen auflösen, steht mehr als nur ihre Menschlichkeit auf dem Spiel. Denn wer den Code der Welt umschreibt, weckt Mächte, die besser für immer vergessen geblieben wären...

Kian hat die Welt vor dem Frost gerettet, doch er ist in seinem eigenen Eis gefangen. Um nicht endgültig zu einer gefühllosen Statue zu erstarren, segelt die Crew der Schwarzen Muräne an den gefährlichsten Ort der Welt: die Feuerinseln. Hier kocht der Ozean, Asche verdunkelt den Himmel und gigantische, vulkanische Schildkröten – die Leviathane – schlafen unter den Wellen. Doch der fanatische "Kult der Asche" unter Führung der Hohepriesterin Ignis will die uralten Monster wecken, um die Welt in einem Meer aus Lava zu reinigen. Angetrieben von einer defekten Maschine, die Kians Vater einst zurückließ, droht der Vulkan zu explodieren. Kian, Talisa und der geniale Ingenieur Silas müssen tief in das Herz des Berges hinabsteigen. Dort wartet auf Kian die ultimative Prüfung: Er muss das perfekte Gleichgewicht zwischen Feuer und Eis finden, bevor die Welt in Flammen aufgeht.

In the mystical realm of Lunaria, Sepharine, a mysterious woman with striking white hair, is shunned by her pack due to a centuries-old prophecy. Unfortunately Sepharine loses her life and a soul of a 21st century skilled assassin,Kira transmigrated into her body. Sepharine's life is entwined with the Lunar Pack's alpha, Damon, who seeks to claim her as his mate to fulfill the prophecy. However, Sepharine's past is marred by secrets: she has triplets with an unknown father, making her an outcast. As Kira now Sepharine navigates the treacherous world of werewolf politics, she must confront her own identity and the truth about her past. Damon's unwavering devotion and protection awaken feelings she thought long buried. With the prophecy unfolding, dark forces seek to exploit Sepharine's unique connection to the moon's power. As she uncovers the secrets of her past and the true meaning of the prophecy, Sepharine must choose between her growing love for Damon and her duty to protect her triplets.

Seit die Sonne vor fünfzig Jahren erlosch, ist die Erdoberfläche ein eisiges Grab. Die Reste der Menschheit haben sich tief unter die Erde gerettet, gefangen in einem klaustrophobischen Netzwerk aus riesigen Kuppeln und ewigen Gängen. Licht und Energie sind die wertvollsten Währungen, während der Himmel über ihnen nur noch ein Mythos ist. Jax ist ein Sucher – und ein technisches Genie. Mit selbstgebauten Gadgets und einer modifizierten Sensor-Brille wagt er sich regelmäßig auf verbotene Expeditionen an die tödliche Oberfläche, um nach Elektronikschrott und Relikten der alten Welt zu stöbern. Er kennt die Gefahren da oben. Er weiß, dass in der absoluten Finsternis mutierte, pechschwarze Kreaturen lauern. Sie sind blind, blitzschnell und jagen mit einer perfekten Echo-Ortung. Wer ein Geräusch macht, stirbt. Doch bei einer seiner Expeditionen macht Jax eine Entdeckung, die das Blut in seinen Adern gefrieren lässt: Die Kreaturen streunen nicht mehr wahllos umher. Sie bewegen sich in einer unheimlichen Formation, gesteuert von einem mörderischen Schwarmbewusstsein, das die Menschen bisher nicht einmal erahnten. Schlimmer noch: Sie haben aufgehört, an der Oberfläche zu jagen. Sie graben sich nach unten. Ein gigantischer, von Säure zerfressener Schlund führt meilenweit in die Tiefe – direkt auf die ahnungslose, schlafende Kuppel 7 zu. Ein gnadenloser Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt. Jax muss einen Weg zurück in den Untergrund finden, um die Menschen zu warnen. Doch wie überredet man eine korrupte Kuppel-Regierung, die einen illegalen Sucher lieber hinter Gitter sperrt, als der Wahrheit ins Auge zu blicken? Und was tust du, wenn die Dunkelheit über dir plötzlich anfängt zu klicken?

Welcome to the 21st century; Where the existence of werewolves, vampires and others alike have been turned into folklores and myths. They say people are afraid of what they don't understand, but it becomes less scary when it's just a story with little possibility of being real. But the reality is that these creatures exist, they live amongst us like average humans, hiding their true nature from their human neighbors and keeping their secret within themselves. Meet Alpha Logan Smith; Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack. Logan is a young, successful business man in the human world with his true identity hidden from non-creatures. He believes he has everything he needs in his life, until he encounters his mate. She turns out to be a crazy Nymphomaniac, a werewolf obsessed with sexual desires. But he is determined to have her in his life. How will he handle this sex freak who wants no commitment to any man? How can he get her to stay loyal to him? A lady who's only desire in men is a good hump. Find out in this romantic adventure!!

Lucius the Alpha is cursed. Fair and square. He has always known that, since he was right there when the spell was cast and the yoke was made. Fighting against the curse only dredged up the pain of his parents tragic end, so he stopped fighting and worked towards his pack getting stronger. Iris is a slave, with a stepsister that has an ego mightier than the strongest wolf, a stepmother that hates her and a father that is spineless. She has learned to live with it, regardless. When a mishap causes Lucius to fall into bed with Iris and pregnancy occurs, Iris is strong armed into running for her life and leaving the pack that once protected her. With Lucius never knowing of that pregnancy and the very possibility of his curse getting broken by his own blood, what happens to the slave of an alpha.

GENRE: Billionaire Romance. SETTING: The story is set in the modern 21st century in the Beverly Hills. Specific locations include but are not limited to: - The Thorne mansion, where Mariah’s family lives. - Ashton’s house, where Mariah lives with Ashton, her husband. TROPES: Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, secret identities, forbidden love, revenge, hidden pregnancy. THEMES: Love. Betrayal. Revenge. Hatred. Hunger for power. BLURB: When Mariah Thorne’s family falls from grace after a bankruptcy, Mariah is forced into a cold and calculated marriage to the ruthless heir of her family’s rival company, Ashton Langford. Mariah soon starts to plot to destroy the Langford in the marriage when she finds out that they’re behind the downfall of her family and the destruction of their wealth, but the more she stays married to Ashton, the harder it is for her to avoid the fact that beneath the ruthless exterior he has is a soft man who may have saved her family behind his own family’s back. When a past lover of Mariah’s steps in to destroy her marriage, how does Mariah handle this when she finds out that she’s pregnant in the middle of her divorce process?

My fiance, Alexander Elrod, the most outstanding fashion designer of the 21st century, had finally agreed to marry me. He promised to propose once he won the Paris Fashion Award. When the day arrived, I braved a typhoon to attend his celebration banquet. There, I watched as Alexander and his assistant, Stella Monroe, kissed shamelessly in front of the cameras. Then, they proudly displayed their wedding rings. Alexander picked up the microphone. “Stella dear, thank you for your hard work during this time. In the future, I’ll continue leading the fashion world with you, one trend after another!” My colleagues all turned to look at me and expected me to cause a scene. I smiled, and I was the first to applaud them. “How wonderful! Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness.” The room erupted in shocked murmurs. After the event, Alexander immediately dragged me aside to explain, “Stella stayed up with me for nearly half a year for the Paris Fashion Award. Her mother’s terminally ill, and her last wish was to see Stella get married. Must you take it so seriously? “Once work is over, I’ll divorce her and throw you the grandest wedding, okay?” I walked away without answering him. Then, I gave my father a call. “Dad, the ten-year bet is over. I’ve lost. I’ll come home and take over the family business.”

When I'm working as a deliveryman, I receive a delivery order from a hotel. As I look at the bag of adult toys in my hand, I can't help but snicker knowingly. "Youngsters nowadays sure are wild in bed." The moment I open the hotel room door and see my girlfriend, Natalie Brooks, I feel as though all color has been drained from my face. Natalie's work junior, Brandon Clark, laughs arrogantly in my face with a bath towel wrapped around his waist. "How did that broke bastard track us down?" Natalie just frowns at me in displeasure. "Brandon helped me secure many projects at work. His only wish is that he gets to spend a night with a woman. "This is nothing but physical collision between bodies! This is the 21st century, Oliver! Must you be such a prude? "But don't worry, though. Even though I'm spending the night with Brandon, I'll still marry you according to my family's wishes." I shake my head immediately out of fear. "I'm not interested in marrying a woman who's been used by others, so I hope you two have a great life together! But I'll also withdraw my funds from your company. You'd better kiss those projects of yours goodbye!"

With every end, there is a new beginning. These are the unaltered cycles that have raged on for century after century. Each century had its collection of civilizations. Each one more advanced than the last, and yet none have survived the test of the Earth. This might as be well the last cycle that Mankind will ever see!