Hourglass

Through the Hourglass A romance fantasy sci-fi novel Some love stories survive the flow of time. Others are buried beneath it. In a fractured future where time is no longer linear, Kael Thorne is a Timewalker—trained to seal anomalies, erase echoes, and restore order. Emotionless. Disciplined. Alone. Until he meets Elira, the last Oracle of a forgotten realm. She’s ageless, powerful, and impossible. And somehow, she remembers him. All the versions of him. Drawn together by a destiny neither understands, Kael and Elira must step through a sacred hourglass—into a world beyond time, hunted by those who would erase them both. As the sands slip faster, they must choose: Save the timelines… or save their love. Through the Hourglass is a sweeping tale of lost futures, forbidden memory, and a love that refuses to be forgotten.

In a world where magic survives through shattered remnants — the Shards — Aïra has sworn never to awaken them again. Her rare power cost her father’s life. But when assassins come for her, a broken hourglass shatters… …and a demon's blade stirs awake. A broken weapon. A cursed pact. A burning thirst for vengeance. Magic is broken. So is the world. And Aïra has no intention of staying silent.

Everyone wants to live a long time, and Isaac Abidan is no different. But he's not just any person; he can live forever. This might sound great, but it's not all good. Over time, Isaac feels the pain of losing the people he loves because they don't live as long as he does. With a heavy heart, Isaac decides to figure out why he can't die. His search leads him to a secret place called Habhay, where time doesn't work the same way. In Habhay, Isaac finds companions who are also immortal. Each has their own issues and aspirations. Facing an eternity where every certainty is questioned, can Isaac find solace in the company of fellow immortals, or will their shared fate deepen his sense of isolation?

In her past life, Liu Qi was still a virgin after three years of her marriage. Her husband had chased her out of the house for the sake of his mistress. Liu Qi wandered the streets with her frail body. When mind-crushing darkness overtook her vision and she fell, a pair of large hands grabbed her in time. “Don’t be afraid. I’ll take you home. I won’t let go anymore.” It was him, Shen Nanxiao. So he had been in love with her all this while. Yet, her life was beginning to trickle away like an hourglass. ‘If there is a next life, I will love you properly this time.’ After being reborn, Liu Qi was a crying mess as she stared at the man in front of her. Liu Qi hugged him tight and said through tears, “No, Shen Nanxiao, don’t you leave me. I don’t hate you. I don’t hate you. I like you.” “What?!” Shen Nanxiao thought he had heard wrongly. He hugged her tight and whispered into her ear, “You’ve just lost the chance to leave.”

A talented young man who was about to become the "final boss demon lord" fell in love with me, who was reincarnated as a goblin. As a court magician, Louis, a young man who has a talent that surpasses that of an adult, and who lives with his sickly sister, catches a goblin in the forest one day. It was a young girl, Eleanor, who had been reincarnated into a different world from the goblins on the Brave side of this B-girl game. She was the size of the palm of her hand and was kept in a cage. But after drinking Louie's blood, she can become the size of a human woman...?Louis, who poured his sick love into Eleanor, is a good-looking girl with a promising future. What is the real purpose of this world for him, who has a good face and a promising future? A romantic story about a goblin girl and a scary and beautiful boy demon king!

A girl discovers a hidden garden where time can be reversed-but each time she changes the past, she loses a memory that matters to her. As she tries to undo a tragedy involving the boy she loves, she begins to lose the very reasons she loved him in the first place.

In a world where time can be rewritten, Kai Voss is the deadliest editor. As an elite assassin for The Hourglass, Kai doesn’t just eliminate targets—he erases them from history itself. No body. No past. No memory of their existence. But when his latest mission fails, Kai finds himself on the wrong end of his own weapon. His past has been rewritten. His identity erased. His allies no longer remember him. Now, hunted by The Hourglass and haunted by fragmented memories that slip away every time he manipulates time, Kai must unravel a conspiracy stretching across the timeline itself. The truth is out there, but if he hesitates—he might forget why he’s fighting at all.

In a world long past it’s initial end, will humanity fight to preserve their crumbling planet, or simply celebrate as all existence returns to dust. The Hourglass Foundation. Hunt the Horsemen. Spite the Heavens.

A nerd with a less then ordinary job dies in a nuclear inferno and is reincarnated into a past full of legends. A mystical System granted by the god Loki guides Alices path through time.

The hourglass breaks, the debt comes due—will fate claim you, or will you break through Cassian’s days were filled with petty quarrels and quiet moments with his mother—until the doorbell rang. What should have been another ordinary evening turned to horror as her laughter twisted into a desperate scream. In an instant, her life was stolen. And with it, his own. But death is not the end. In the silence that followed, an ancient voice called out, pulling Cassian’s shattered soul from the abyss. With it came a second chance—and the means to claim power. But power never comes without a price. And soon, Cassian must decide just how much he’s willing to pay. Now bound by time, every second is a countdown to his end. The clock ticks away his borrowed time, forcing him into a cosmic game where he is mere entertainment for higher beings. But if he survives, he may gain untold powers—enough to take back what was stolen and make them all pay. Life was stolen, time was rewound—will you rise or stay Timebound? ... What to expect: Deckbuilding LitRPG with Time ticking down Third person There will likely be some romance in the future. No harem Complex Worldbuilding (Multiple Story levels) A Tapestry of Characters (Main focus on MC) A Competent MC STATS and unique Deckbuilding system with references to MTG ... This story is a healthy blend of ORV, The Devils Cage and MTG Schedule: 5/week, weekdays.

"What if your greatest betrayal became your greatest blessing?" 35-year-old Yoo Ha-eun, who gave everything — her youth, love, money, and even her dreams — to her childhood sweetheart Jin Seo-woo, never imagined she’d be betrayed by the two people she trusted most. Catching Seo-woo and her best friend Min Ji-yoon in an intimate scene shattered her world. When Ha-eun demanded her properties and money back, Seo-woo’s mask dropped — and with it, so did she, from a cliff he pushed her off. As she plummeted, death seemed inevitable — until a glowing scarlet hourglass pendant, gifted long ago by a mysterious old woman, activated in her dying breath. Ha-eun awakens, gasping, not in the afterlife — but in her 18-year-old body, back to the first day of university — the day her fate had unknowingly started to spiral. Determined to rewrite her future, Ha-eun promises herself two things: never fall for Jin Seo-woo again, and take back everything she lost — her dreams, her self-worth, and her future. However, fate isn't done playing with her. Enter Kang Ji-hyun, a mysterious, arrogant, yet irresistibly charming millionaire CEO's son, with eyes like midnight and a secret tied to the scarlet hourglass. Ji-hyun, cold to everyone, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Ha-eun’s strong, changed personality — a girl who remembers a future that hasn’t yet happened. What starts as a battle of wits and heart turns into an adventure filled with romance, comedy, fantasy, thrilling twists, family secrets, and dark truths — all while Ha-eun tries to dodge Seo-woo’s manipulation, Ji-yoon’s jealousy, and her own growing feelings for Ji-hyun. But time is ticking... the hourglass wasn’t just a gift — it was a curse. Can Ha-eun truly change her destiny, or is she only delaying the inevitable? Key Themes: Time Travel & Second Chances: Ha-eun's journey to undo the past and shape her future. Romantic Suspense: A new love, but with shadows of old betrayals lingering. Empowerment & Revenge: A woman who rises from the ashes of betrayal to reclaim her destiny. Fantasy & Mystery: Hidden secrets and twists that challenge everything she thought she knew.

Reign Volks the heir of duchy of Northern empire was a prideful man and he could give up anything for that sole title, even his long love. But who knew that would be his biggest regret of his supposedly victorious life. Does he deserve a second chance? Will he be able to turn the hourglass of fate? Will he succeed in his sole mission of loving his beloved Cylus better?.......

Matsuda Kenji was an ordinary man. At least, that's what the world saw. A slightly overweight, glasses-wearing convenience store owner, he spent his days restocking shelves, chatting with regulars, and preparing bento boxes for his nine-year-old daughter, Hana. The locals knew him as kind, quiet, and dependable-a man who had settled into the rhythms of a peaceful, unremarkable life. But peace was an illusion. A decade ago, Kenji was known by a different name: Timekeeper, the deadliest operative of Hourglass, a clandestine organization that manipulated global events from the shadows. His missions were executed with mechanical precision-every target eliminated within exactly one hour. No more. No less. Then he vanished, leaving behind a world of bloodshed to build something real: a family, a life free of violence. That fragile normalcy shatters the night Takashi Ryusei stumbles into Kenji's convenience store, bleeding and desperate, clutching an object that should never have existed-The Minutehand, a device containing the identities of every Hourglass operative still in play. Kenji knows what this means. They will come for it. They will come for the boy. And if they learn who he really is... They will come for him, too. For ten years, he has pretended to be ordinary. But there are no ordinary hours left. Because when the clock starts ticking, Timekeeper does not miss.

Evander stands on a battlefield drenched in ash and blood, the final echoes of war fading into silence. His comrades—the legendary Five Heroes—lie fallen around him, their sacrifice in vain. The enemy they fought to destroy still looms, and the world teeters on the edge of ruin. As death closes in, Evander is offered an impossible chance: to return to the past and change everything. Burdened by guilt and driven by desperation, he awakens years before the war, a nameless figure in a world that has yet to break. But changing fate is no simple task. To prevent the deaths of those he failed, Evander must rise from obscurity and seize power within the Academy of Eternal Dawn. Yet, every choice he makes ripples into an uncertain future, and unseen forces begin to stir, sensing the shift in fate. The war hasn’t begun, but its shadows are already reaching for him. each chapter will be about 800-1200 words

In a kingdom plagued by darkness, Lucian, wrongly accused and sentenced to death, faces his final hours in a dim dungeon. As he grapples with betrayal and despair, memories of his beloved sister, Yona, offer him solace and determination. Meanwhile, the Crowned Prince revels in his cruelty, indifferent to Lucian's suffering. With time running out, Lucian clings to the hope of reuniting with his sister, defying the darkness that threatens to consume him.

"Are you... me?" The Time Demon’s iridescent eyes peered somewhere far away before he answered. "In the past, I was you, but you will never be me." He shifted his piercing gaze straight through me, eyes touched with an alien longing. "Not anymore." ... Sol hasn't wished for much in his life. In fact, he was perfectly content with the scavenged pastries and chilly underpasses he shared with the other Rodents. His life was far from the Ivory of the elite, but his vagrant lifestyle was unburdened from the demands of the rest of Zarhustra. That was, until an hourglass was etched onto his wrist. Sol had become the fated Wielder of Time. Fitting into propaganda and age old prophecies alike, Sol hatches an ingenious plan to escape his responsibilities and his impending doom alike. "All I have to do is enter the Reflection and never leave...right?"

A group of friends receives an unexpected invitation to an ancient, abandoned castle known for its mysterious past. They are welcomed by Edgar, the castle's caretaker, who reveals that the castle holds a powerful secret. The friends discover hidden chambers and face various challenges, including a fierce battle with a stranger and his accomplices who seek the same secret. The friends uncover an artifact called the Hourglass of Time, capable of controlling time itself. Realizing its immense power, they fight to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. Through their bravery and teamwork, they succeed in defeating their enemies and safeguarding the artifact. Edgar reveals that the responsibility of protecting the artifact now falls to the friends. United by their shared purpose, they vow to keep the castle's secret safe and ensure the artifact is used for good.

In a world besieged by monstrous creatures, humanity faces extinction. A mysterious force subjects people to a harrowing survival test, thrusting them into a deadly game where strength and resilience determine their fate. Among the reluctant participants is Carmen Varrs, a shy and anxious individual with no apparent combat skills. Through pure "willpower" and dumb luck, he manages to make it through the tests unharmed. . . . "Skill received... Hourglass."

Ethan Cromwell, the youngest millionaire, has been thrown 30 years into the past—three years before the launch of Ascension Online, a VR game destined to prepare humanity for an alien invasion. Sent back by the mysterious artifact known as the Hourglass of Time, Ethan now carries the weight of his regrets and the knowledge of what’s to come. With a second chance to fix his mistakes and protect the people he loves, Ethan will rise above his past failures and fight for a better future.

Rose and Eva are the most popular female artists even in their young age, Eva is twenty three while Rose is twenty two,their voices,styles and everything are so catchy that people find it hard to have a favorite among them. Unfortunately they are rivals,none of them want to have anything to do each other,even when most people would do anything to see them work together but it never happened,different rumors about them beefing and neither Rose nor Eva ever made a mistake of talking about each other. They both attend the same school and it's always war back to back anytime they decide to appear on their school days. Nobody knows anything about their beef or what they have against each other. Their fanbase are not making things easy as well,always war from one part to another. They compare them with everything,beauty,fashion,voice,songs,numbers of award and all that. Even though they are both great singers and artists,still there are some things that will never be equal. In the visual part, Rose's fans believe she takes the crown as the visual queen,she's beautiful,but Eva's fans obviously would never agree to that belief,they also believe Eva is the queen of visual. A never ending arguments and saga. In the voice aspect,Eva takes the crown,no arguments But when it comes to hit songs and hot billboard entries,Rose owns that. She's a great lyricist,a song writer as well,she writes 90% of her songs. Eva writes as well but can't be compared to Rose. In the fashion aspect,both are queens but there's just something about the way Eva dresses that always drive the internet crazy,I mean she's got quite a fuller body than the usual slime type. Whereas Rose is a complete slim girl with hourglass shape,she has a model beauty,long legs and height. Their followers are different as well,on Instagram,Eva has a total number of 200 million followers while Rose got 350 million followers. Still counting. Now talking about their attitudes,Eva is the friendly one,you will forever see her smiling. But Rose is the opposite,the only time you will see her smile is when she's performing on stage in front of her fans or during her music videos,photoshoots and maybe interviews. There are countless rumors about her being rude and arrogant,proud and full of herself. Many people believe that,because she really gives off that kind of vibe with the way she acts,,,there was even a time her followers started decreasing following a scandal of how she ignored a disabled person who came to her concert. As much as Rose is loved,we can also say she's one of the most hated celebrities. They even hate her more because she doesn't seem to care,she just live her life and continue making songs and winning award amidst all. Everything was this way until a young guy came in between them,,triggering the rivalry between them even more. Just an innocent country side boy who came into the school on scholarship. Who's he and how did he make things even more crazier? Then find out more as you read this

"I shall tame all things, even the very Dao itself shall submit to my authority." ~ Xian Tiandi ---------- "The higher you stand the farther you can see." Xian Tiandi sighed and looked at the Golden Time Hourglass in his hands and without any further hesitation he activated it's one-time-use ability all for one purpose. To start all over again. It didn't matter that he was the Dao Sovereign at the peak of the world revered by countless immortals and mortals alike. He wanted to ascend to a higher realm of power and to achieve that he had to start all over again. Even though he wasn't sure if this artifact will work, Xian Tiandi took a leap of faith. A leap through time. Let's see, what happens when such a mighty figure initiates a restart for the perfect run. His method? Pioneer a new Dao. The Dao of Supreme Taming! -----------

Synopsis: 'The Unknown" The city was a tapestry of ancient rivalries, woven with threads of power and magic. In its heart beat the pulse of two dynasties, the Dawn Kingdom and the Night Kingdom, locked in an eternal dance of light and darkness. But beneath the fade of splendor lay a sinister truth-a conspiracy that would shake the foundations of both realms. One fateful night, the air crackled with treachery as the forces of evil descended upon the unsuspecting city. In a cruel twist of fate, the good witches of the Dawn Kingdom fell victim to a malevolent plot, their lives snuffed out in a whirlwind of betrayal. Among the fallen was Eithan, heir to the throne, his dreams of a united kingdom shattered in an instant. Yet, amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope remained-Nisa, his beloved, spared from the clutches of death by some twist of fortune. Together, they were laid to rest in a remote island sanctuary, a silent testament to the tragedy that had befallen them. But time, it seemed, was not content to let their story end there. Thirty years passed like shadows in the night, until one fateful evening, when Nisa felt the stirrings of destiny calling her name. Driven by a restless longing, she ventured beyond the confines of her solitude, seeking solace in the mundane pleasures of the mortal world. As the rain poured down in sheets, washing away the sins of the past, Nisa found herself drawn to a forgotten corner of the city-a place where memories lay dormant, waiting to be awakened. And then, like a bolt from the blue, fate intervened. A chain, ethereal and glowing with otherworldly light, materialized before her eyes, beckoning her closer with its silent plea for aid. With trembling hands, Nisa reached out, her fingers closing around the cool metal links. And in that moment, she heard it-a voice, soft and haunting, whispering words of warning and redemption. Terrified yet resolute, Nisa stood at the crossroads of destiny, her heart torn between love and duty. For she knew that whatever path she chose, the consequences would be dire, the sacrifices profound. But as the seconds slipped away like grains of sand in an hourglass, Nisa knew that she could no longer afford to hesitate. With a steely resolve, she made her choice, the chain glowing brighter with each passing heartbeat-a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness .And so, with the weight of centuries upon her shoulders, Nisa took her first step into the unknown, her fate intertwined with that of her beloved Eithan, in a tale of revenge, mystery, and undying love.

MAIN PROTAGONISTS Jayson McCoy: The ML Age – 200+, Alpha King and a vampire hybrid Appearance: height: 7ft tall, skin colour: white skin tone, hair colour: jet-black long hair, body shape: inverted triangle, with a well muscled chest and strong legs, lip colour; pale pink , thin wide lips, eye colour; green. Personality: Ruthless, vengeful, arrogant, alluring, and powerful. Flaws: every woman he sleeps with does and being a hybrid, he hasn't gotten the power to control the vampire side of him. Backstory: ML took over his great grandfather's kingdom due to some destructive activities that came upon the Kingdom. They were betrayed by a witch who had once lived with them in peace. Due to this, his whole family got killed by his mother's friend's betrayal and it was pinned on him and since that day he has hated every female except for his Beta. Jayson had stayed without a bride for hundreds of years and his clan were getting impatient; they came to an agreement that he should marry the daughter of a werewolf Alpha . He had mistakenly marked her and got her pregnant. Action: He saves FL from the hands of his guard whom he had trusted but he is betrayed by his beta who wants to get his mate killed. Fights to protect his realm and brings peace to the three realms Phoebe Wesson: The FL Age – 26, she's a very powerful werewolf but didn't know the true extent of her powers and the tattoo that she had on her neck. Appearance, height: 5ft tall, skin colour: warm olive skin tone, hair colour: dark red naturally wavy long hair, body shape: hourglass, lip colour; pink, small round lips, eye colour: silver. Personality: Resilient, sensitive, strong-willed, and tender-hearted. Background Story: was sent out of her pack because of the bargain her family has with the Alpha King's pack but then she had no choice than to go to him. Initial Desire: To be able to get out of Jayson's clutches and run away to a safe place with her maid. Action: Helps ML defeat his greatest enemy and all the enemies that ganged up against them MAIN ANTAGONISTS Griffin Male Antagonist, Age – 300+, ML's second personal guard. Breed; a very powerful vampire and witch hybrid but disguised himself as a werewolf to get to Jason. Appearance; height: 6ft tall, skin colour: pale white skin tone, hair colour: brown body shape: inverted triangle( but not as huge as Jayson), with a well muscled chest and strong legs, lip colour; pale pink , full lips, eye colour; black. This was his fake appearance being that he was using a disguise so he was ageing quickly. His real appearance was that of an old man with wrinkles all over. He has to take portions to stay alive. Personality: Greedy, Deceptive, and cunning. Background Story: He is the son of a man who was killed by ML's father as the man was a threat to him but then Griffin hasn't gotten so powerful so they were all defeated but he swore upon his father's death that he would come back to exact revenge on ML for what he had done. He set his goal and got into the vampire Kingdom in disguise and even gained Jayson's trust. He used his post as the personal guard to exact revenge Initial Desire: To steal ML's powers, make himself the ruler of the realms, and kill ML Action: Kidnaps FL, takes ML's place in the realm, and takes his powers Anabella: Female Antagonist, Age – 30 years old, (werewolf). She was made a beta by Jayson because he trusted her. Appearance, height: 5.5ft tall, skin colour: white, hair colour: blonde short hair, body shape: hourglass, lip colour; red, small round lips, eye colour: brown. Personality: Covetous, crafty, deceitful, and manipulative. Background Story: She is the daughter of a very powerful priestess in the werewolf realm but has been in love with the ML since she was a child when he got married to the FL she was so angered by it and swore to break them up. She hated the FL and wanted to kill her. The ML trusted her because he thought she was innocent and his best friend.

It was around the time that the blade of a desperate man took the life of a woman by the name Vesna that the hourglass- which indicated the start of everything- was dropped to the floor. It was around that time, that the chains of events that would turn the Realm of Mirare over its head, started.

My breath hitched, her mismatched eyes meeting mine. Her golden cat eye matched the scarlet reaper’s eyes, her white hair brightening to match the various oranges and reds of my eyes. Bruises covered her skin, a defiant snarl curled on her determined face. Lowering my feet, something was about to happen. All four elements swirled in her broken soul, her immortality capturing my eyes. There was no way another immortal existed, my glass of water spilling the moment I leaned onto the table. Silent tears slid down her cheeks, her inky fingernails extending into claws. My cock stiffened at her five foot seven hourglass figure, my eyes tracing the diamond chain bikini as it draped over her flat stomach. Another desire brewed in me, something telling me to take her now. Whispering something in her ears, low growls rumbled in her throat. Shaking off her hot temper, she stood straight up. “I am Ellasandra and I am excellent at cooking and cleaning. I am the wife of your dreams. Besides, I am a virgin after all.” She chirped with a false smile, her thighs rubbing together. “I have prepared a dance for you. Please enjoy!” Pressing her palms together, a scarlet circle glowed underneath her. Every step of her seductive dance unlocked another gate, the audience none the wiser.

When John becomes possessed by Zalthos, a demon with the power to stop time, he gains an incredible ability. But freezing time comes with a deadly price - each use allows the demon to take gruesome payment from John's body and soul. Desperate, John embarks on a quest to force the cunning Zalthos into submission before his humanity is lost forever. But can he unlock the demon's secrets in time, or will his reckoning arrive as surely as the ticking of a clock?

"What is fate? Are the choices we make considered fate? What determines someone or something's fate? These are the questions our protagonist/MC will ponder throughout his mystical journey. These peculiar events will shape the fate and destiny of both the protagonist and his world, challenging him to protect those he hold dear. His adventures begin with the discovery of the possibility of time travel." *** In the shroud of midnight's deepest darkness, atop the loftiest peak, a spark ignited with sudden brilliance. As the spark intensified, it drew the attention of onlookers. Some were gripped by despair at this unexpected anomaly, while others erupted in joyous celebration. With each crescendo of despair and cheer, the spark burned brighter. Flash, Rumble, and Boom—intense light illuminated the heavens, accompanied by the cacophonous symphony of thunder and lightning. It felt as though doomsday itself was on the doorstep. As the initial shock wore off, people snapped into action, desperately seeking refuge to safeguard their fragile lives. Meanwhile, those who reveled in the chaos reveled even more, finding perverse joy in the despair of others. *** Amidst this unfolding spectacle, the initial spark transformed into a radiant, swiftly rotating circular object, periodically emitting sparks of electricity. As the circular object's rotation gradually decelerated, three silhouettes came into view. The boy, around 17 years old, possessed a sharp visage, handsome features, vantablack hair, and gray eyes that fluctuated in color with his emotions. He tightly held a beautiful girl with soft skin, alluring blood-red eyes, silver-blonde hair, and an hourglass figure. Together, they gazed to their left, where a gorgeous young woman of their age captured the boy's attention. What fascinated him the most were her brown wolf-like ears and a constantly wagging tail, accompanied by a joyful smile on her face. As the radiance of the circular rotating object dimmed, they all found themselves in a heartfelt group hug, reunited in this mystical moment. *** After some time, the three of them resolved to investigate the peculiar situation they found themselves in. While the girls marveled at their surroundings in awe, the boy's attention was drawn to a letter displayed on the control panel of his "Time Machine."