Shadow Rider Series Novels & Stories

My head shifts slightly, "Gather." Immediately the Black Death disentergrates into a cloud that rumbles like wind blowing past me and the shadow, whisking through the strands of my hair and robe, a deadly wind, but I stand still as it, even as with incredible speed it breaks out of the throne room, racing past the shadow of Shade who doesn't as much as blink as it storms past. It can not harm her.

The very first shadow that appeared, Alud blew off half of the head with a powerful paw, there was a screech of pain, but Alud did not stop, he knew that the shadow needed to inflict at least three fatal blows, since he could go into the shadows and soon recover. - Do not let them approach you, as soon as you see that they have become opaque, immediately hit different parts of the bodies, the main thing is to inflict more damage, then they will squeal and die. Alud growls, hurriedly conducting a combat briefing. Alud had already pounced on two more Shadows, the armored jacket immediately torn in several places from the retaliatory blows of living shadows. Yulia also did not lag behind, deftl

"If you're willing to go with us to Maine." "Or suicidal." "Nah. Anything but," he says enthusiastically. "This is a real chance for me to get an in depth, personal look at the Crescent Shadow pack. It could be a really amazing learning experience." "Or really gruesome death," she points out. "Either way," he shrugs. "I'm sure as hell not going to let you guys go alone. I'll leave the pack if I have to. But you guys will always have me to watch your backs, that's a promise."

She felt the pendant warm against her chest, and the echoes of the Crown’s magic pulsed faintly beneath her fingertips. She closed her eyes, letting the shadows touch her mind. The whispers were soft now, indistinct, reminders of what had been. But she no longer trembled. Instead, she embraced the memory, the warning, the shadow, knowing that it had made her stronger. The Heir’s Shadow was gone from the streets, neutralized and mapped, but it remained a quiet reminder, a testament to the trials endured, the battles survived, and the vigilance required to keep the darkness at bay.

I asked, looking at three who stood across from us. “We thought the Shadow of death was a man, never thought it could be a woman.” Luciano said. Why, because they just assumed only men could be doing something like this and no woman could be capable of inflicting so much fear on the world. Having them look over their shoulders scared for their lifes, owndering who it was becasue the Shadow of death could be walking next to them or be around them very where and don't even know who it was.

“We’re not alone.” A tension settled over the group, hands drifting toward weapons. Then, as if answering her words, the wind shifted, and shadows peeled away from the walls. Figures emerged—tall, hooded, their eyes gleaming with unnatural light. The Shadebound. Elior’s grip tightened on the Veilblade. “You again.” The one at the center stepped forward, their voice smooth as silk yet weighted with something ancient. “We warned you of the cost, Harbinger. And still, you come.”

On our wedding night, my wife, who almost never drank, got wasted because she was supposedly too happy. Just when I didn't know what to do, my best friend sent me a long message explaining how to take care of her. I blushed, but I still followed his instructions and soothed her the way he described. Natalie, who had been making a scene, miraculously quieted down. But just as I was about to call my friend and thank him, Natalie suddenly hugged me from behind. Heartbroken, she whispered, "Ashton Hawke, you're the one I wanted to marry." As she said it, the tattoo near her heart slipped into view: a hawk with its wings spread wide. My mind went blank. Ashton Hawke was my best friend of

"Moonbound... pay attention. This is something we all have to deal with together. We now have the Silver Heart and the fortune. Trust each other, use them, and keep your heart steady. The shadow lunged at us with all its might, and the sparks around us were hit by liquid darkness. Sparks of red, silver, black, and fiery light exploded all around me as I charged forward with Silver Heart. Any pulse from Kael, Thorne, or Draven mixed with mine, making a massive wave of energy that was in sync. The shadow hissed, "You...can't protect them all." Its eyes showed pieces of our old enemies, our doubts, and our fears. "Being in charge of your inheritance won't protect you from what's coming."

His eyes burned with a malevolent fire that chilled even the heart of the coldest winter. “So, the flame and frost queen falters,” the Shadow Lord sneered, voice thick with contempt. “Your shadow is mine to command.” Lyra squared her shoulders, her heart pounding but her spirit unyielding. “I carry my shadow. Not yours.” With a deafening roar, the battle escalated. The Shadow Lord twisted shadows into deadly weapons, striking with ruthless precision. Lyra parried and countered, her blade blazing with fused fire and frost, sparks flying as ancient forces collided in a violent dance.

Shadows clawed the ground around her boots, unspooling faster than she could rein them in. Elara’s smile widened. “Oh, she’s cracking.” The duel escalated. Fire, shadow, steel — everything colliding in bursts that scorched the sand. Sierra and Malick fought as one, their threads pulling tighter with every movement. His shadow and hers tangled, indistinguishable. Too tight. Too close. She felt his heat, his fury, his fear — like they weren’t two people at all, but one body splitting apart. And then her control slipped. The shadows erupted from her chest, wild and jagged, tearing the ground open in black cracks that bled silver light. Elara stumbled back, for once her smirk gone. Gloria’s eyes