Liquid Chip

Tsukiko once believed in love—until betrayal shattered her world. Now, she guards her heart behind a wall of thorns, focusing solely on her rising career. Love is a risk she refuses to take again. Haruki, a nature photographer haunted by his past, never expected to be drawn to someone like Tsukiko. Yet, from the moment their paths crossed, he found himself captivated—not just by her beauty but by the quiet strength beneath her guarded exterior. What begins as reluctant companionship slowly grows into something deeper. Through fleeting moments, stolen glances, and unspoken words, Haruki chips away at Tsukiko’s defenses. But their love is tested by ghosts of the past—his lingering guilt, her unhealed wounds, and a truth that threatens to break them apart. Like a flower pushing through the cracks of a hardened earth, love begins to bloom again. But can they nurture it, or will it wither under the weight of old scars? A heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing, Blooming Through the Thorns is a story about finding the courage to embrace love again—even when the past threatens to pull you back.

Abigail is the daughter of a once proud but now dying pack, a pack that would do anything to restore their position amongst the greatest packs once again. But luckily for them, Abigail catches the attention of Darius, alpha of the most powerful and dangerous pack in America. She is at once given to him as a bargaining chip more so than a bride, as a means to cement her pack's relationship with that of Darius'. Now Abigail will have to survive this prison she calls a marriage to the monster wolf Darius, while also trying to suppress her feelings for her true mate Elias. But this is easier said than done, because amidst finding the secrets to her past, and plotting with her true mate to escape and bring down Darius, she will find herself bearing feelings towards him, and learn everything to be more complex than she initially thought. And it all starts with Abigail trying to make Darius fall for her. "I don't know how you got that idea into your pretty head, but Darius doesn't fall in love." "There's a first time for everything." "A first time huh?" Darius' voice echoes into my ears. "You have two months to make me fall for you. But if you fail, I'll kill your best friend Rosemary, her mate, and every member of your pack."

"That is called a moonshine right?" Mani swirled strawberry scented liquid in his cup "Moonshine that can be drunk. It should not make us blind right?" he wondered between hiccups. "Back there, we really saw a pyramid right?" He started to get angry "What kind of a scheme is this, this whole mission thing?" He was rather sure that whole thing was doomed to fail. "Only way to make it happen if is someone says 'once upon a time', and makes it a fairy tale." His head started to spin, so he leaned it on Cindy sitting by his side. "Well, I would not mind me some magic." He just started to imagine getting magical powers and stuff when his contemplation got interrupted by Yax who stood up abruptly. "It's not a fairy tale! I did not sign up for no friggin fantasy! It's a proper science fiction! Sci-fi! With technology and stuff.." Yax burped and then just stood there distracted by dizziness. Cid pulled him down by his shoulder "Sit down, no need to get so excited.." he refilled his cup and enjoyed sweet aroma wafting up from it. Ivory huffed while trying to snatch another bottle from Jone who gently pushed him back while seriously stating "All technology at certain point starts resembling magic to those who do not understand it." "Hear, hear" Blaze confirmed from his spot on the ground with one hand waving up and showing a peace sign for some reason. Next to him, twins were out and snoring already. Mani pursed his lips and looked up into the sky. He could not see any moonshine, leaves blocked the sky, but it should still be up there somewhere. He stil hoped to get some magic, it would be awesome to get some real superpowers. He hiccuped again. Well, he kinda did have some already, or those do not count? Yax settled down and got another bottle of whatever was brewed in this batch. He had to admit some parts were rather mystical. Like this holy potion. Or Mani. Mani was most definitely something magical. But he is not going to say it. And no one can know what he thinks to himself. He grinned, satisfied by himself and his skill to keep secrets. Next to him, Cid rolled his eyes, there goes Yax, spilling the beans to whoever wants to listen his 'secret thoughts'. Not like anyone was sober enough to pay any attention. "Time to end this party." Cid said while standing up and dragging Yax towards the tent he shared with Ivory. "Tomorrow is another day where we have to rise up and do our best to save the world." Even though he knew that all they were saving is themselves. And their friends. Well, that is his whole world, really. The forest was silent, darkness was endless, beasts were hiding. With closed eyes and half asleep, Blaze was sure that he can hear gods above laughing, louder and louder from that abyss they call home. ...___... *Authors note* Greetings, I am Zewa, freshly OutOfTheBox. As, this is my first time trying to put a story out of my head and into writing. Due that, publishing is one chapter a day, and I occasionally revise published chapters to remove spelling mistakes and fix dialogue formatting. Learning is hard, but satisfying. Synopsis above is a scene from chapter 16, and is a bit of a spoiler intended to introduce tone of the story. It's supposed to be a light, fun read with gradual reveals of setting, characters and plot. I aim to create those "I totally did not see this coming" and "Oh I see where is this going" moments for you as a reader. I hope to make it, and I hope you like it. Let me know in the comments! ***

Which man would ever allow a woman to become an alpha? The answer is simple—none. Their pride is at stake here. Born into a realm where women are nothing more than bargaining chips for power, traded, discarded, and abused by men, Evelynne has seen the brutal reality of her world. She has watched women suffer, their lives treated as mere exchange in the endless struggle for dominance among packs including her useless father. Now, with her father on his deathbed to everyone’s delight, the position of alpha should rightfully be hers. If only she were a man. But as a woman, she is expected to be nothing more than the next piece in a political marriage—a pawn for false peace. However Evelynne swore she can’t be a pawn for these old geezers to take away her right from her. She has trained for this moment since the day she understood her fate, and she refuses to accept it. Defying the law which had been before her grandfather was born means declaring war—not just against her father’s pack, where she should have been the rightful heir, but against the entire Thalvion realm. But that has been her plan from the start anyway, she knew declaring her intentions would mean conflict and the bloodshed would be inevitable won’t stop her tussling for the throne. A woman leading a pack? Unthinkable. A woman demanding power? Scandalous. But Evelynne is ready to show them just how dangerous she can be as a woman whom they had thought was only for breeding children and the satisfaction of pleasure for them. Can anyone stop her quest for the throne?

Which way is North? How do you reach North without seeing? His world is darkness, but not silence; for the staff in his hand sings. Curved from an ancient tree whose roots drink from the hidden warmth beneath the snow, it hums a melody only he can hear, a compass tuned to the heartbeat of the North. He navigates the world searching for his mother's homeland. The land he seeks is no barren waste. Rivers slice through ice like liquid sapphire, their music harmonizing with his staff. Towers of crystal and light pierce the horizon - spires built by forgotten hands, refracting auroras into swords of color. Here, cold is not an end but a crucible. Fruit trees, heavy with pomegranates glowing like embers, thrive where others would perish. Their sweetness is earned. Their roots know secrets. This is Frostsprite, where the land is like a fable. Are all fables true? ~~~~ You can also engage in this story ... if you want something added put it in the comments.

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

Shin had promised to protect his sister, but after a terrible attack by abyssal creatures, he and his sister Lynia, both orphans, had to flee into the titanic forest covering the world, where they fell into a chasm leading to the Mirror Forest. Five years after the liquid darkness separated the two siblings, Shin travels to the magical university of Melna to uncover the truth about what happened to him and find his missing sister. Will he come to terms with the darkness that threatens to overtake him, or will he be consumed by the strange organization called Reflection before he finds his sister? Discover Shin's dark journey, in a world where every mirror reflects a disturbed heart.

Shin avait promis de protéger sa sœur, mais après une terrible attaque par des créatures abyssales, lui et sa sœur Lynia, deux orphelins, durent fuir dans la forêt titanesque recouvrant le monde, où ils tombèrent dans un gouffre menant à la Forêt Miroirs. Cinq ans après que les ténèbres liquides les aient séparé, Shin se rend à l'université magique de Melna pour découvrir la vérité sur ce qui lui est arrivé et retrouver sa sœur disparue. Parviendra-t-il à accepter les ténèbres qui menacent de l'envahir, ou sera-t-il consumé par l'étrange organisation appelée Reflection avant de retrouver sa sœur ? Découvrez les sombres périples de Shin, dans un monde où chaque miroir reflète un cœur déformé.

When a group of 20 kids go back to there boarding school for winter break get locked in with a killer,How will they escape the building? Whos the killer? Why did they do this?

In countless worlds, mysterious doors appear, leading to an ordinary-looking convenience store. That is, until you see who’s inside. An immortal cultivator ponders over instant noodles flavor, an ancient demon sips a cola, and a primordial beast carefully holds a bag of potato chips. Beings who could shake the heavens stand quietly in line, waiting their turn. At the counter, a young man scans their purchases. No one knows where he came from, but all understand one thing. In this store, rules must be followed. Welcome to the Dimensional Convenience Store, where even the greatest existences must check the price before they buy. — Releasing: Mon to Fri 1-2 chapters. Sat and Sun 2-3 chapters.

Under everyone's gaze, her pregnant sister came to force a marriage, making her the butt of the joke, after being cheated on. When she was at her wit's end, she met him —— Jun Mochan, the business tycoon. He said: "Marry me, I won't betray you." In order to shut off the wagging tongues and avoid becoming a bargaining chip in a family alliance, She said: "Okay" But, wasn't it agreed that it would be a fake marriage? He loves her deeply. The whole world knows it, only she doesn't.

This a story I really loved but was not finished and I hope this book becomes famous so the the writer will finish it. Thank you A data loving man from Earth has an accident which transport him to a dark land filled filled with terrifying creatures and magical powers. Fortunately for him, he has a Biological Assistance Chip too ease his path. However, things in this bizarre and strange world are not always as they seem, and, though it is a tremendous asset, the chip doesn't always work as expected. With all of the greedy creatures and magical mayhem around him, one can only wonder what the future holds for this young man...

Lin Mo, an ordinary salaryman from Earth, finds himself inexplicably transported to the ethereal Realm of Nine Heavens after dying from a traffic accident. His new, and utterly bizarre, occupation? Running the Divine Convenience Store; a celestial store catering to the needs of immortals, cultivators, and mortals alike. Excerpts from Customer Reviews: Yu Qingyan – Emissary of the Verdant Sky Pavilion "I never thought I’d find myself browsing a convenience store like a mortal, but here I am. The Spicy Taihao Noodles lured me but it's the Heavenly Dew Soda that made stay—it’s like drinking liquid enlightenment. Five stars!" --- Zhou Rui – Crimson Vale Sect Disciple "Highly recommended! All of their products are divine and the Shopkeeper saved my life! now it's my life's goal to spread the word of the store! --- Liu Xiaoyu – Store Assistant (and Self-Proclaimed Prodigy) "Working here is like being in the heart of a divine revolution! Every day, I get to introduce customers to life-changing products. And the best part? I get first dibs on everything. Boss Lin might be a sly merchant, but he knows how to run a store. 10/10 would recommend!" --- Luhan – Former Poison Demon Cult Spy (Now Loyal Customer) "I was sent to spy on the store, but I ended up becoming a regular. The Frosty Lotus Brew is the only thing that calms my nerves after a long day of… well, you know!" --- Wei Xian – City Lord of Fanling "The Divine Convenience Store has transformed our city. Our guards are stronger, our cultivators are more confident, and even the mortals are thriving. The store’s influence is undeniable. If you haven’t visited yet, you’re missing out. A true gem in our region!" --- Taihao – Head of the Divine Pantheon (and Proud Backer) "I brought the concept of a convenience store to the cultivation world, but Lin Mo has taken it to a whole new level. The store is a testament to what happens when divine ingenuity meets mortal creativity. I couldn’t be prouder. Now, if only he’d stock more of my Spicy Noodles…"

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. **[NOTE!]** This novel features multiple short arcs, each exploring different tropes such as ancient China, the modern world, beasts, werewolves, vampires, fantasy, school romance, idol groups—you name it! The twist? Each arc focuses on our MC making the villain (male) triumph over the male and female leads. The story is written primarily in 2nd and 3rd person POV for a dynamic and immersive experience. || Excerpt || [WARNING! MATURE Content Ahead!] “Then serve me . . . properly.” The command was both sensual and authoritative, and Xue Li’s pulse quickened under his intense gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her trembling hands faltering as she began to run the sponge across his chest, her touch featherlight against his scars. “Y-yes your majesty.” Xue Li’s hand trembled slightly as she dipped the towel into the warm, fragrant water, her breath catching as she squeezed it out over Han Feng’s shoulders. The water cascaded down his chiseled frame, tracing every ridge and contour of his muscles. She swallowed hard, focusing intently on her task, though her heart raced like a drum in her chest. She began at his shoulders, her touch gentle as the towel glided over his skin. His scars, a mix of old battles and untold stories, caught her attention, and she hesitated for a brief moment before continuing. The warmth of the water mixed with the heat radiating from his body, and the intimacy of the moment sent a shiver up her spine. Han Feng leaned back slightly, watching her through half-lidded eyes, his expression unreadable. “Slower,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that made her pulse skip. Xue Li obeyed, her movements becoming more deliberate as she ran the sponge across his chest, down the defined lines of his abdomen. Each stroke felt unbearably sensual, her fingers brushing his skin as she worked. She tried to maintain her composure, but the proximity to him, the sheer physicality of his presence, made her feel as though the air had thickened. When she reached his arms, he extended one lazily, letting her clean him as though it were his divine right. Her hand moved carefully, trailing down his forearm to his wrist, her touch so soft it almost tickled. Han Feng’s silence was oppressive yet charged, the pressure of his gaze pinning her in place. As she lowered the sponge to his torso again, her hand faltered briefly near the sharp line of his hipbone. The water ran over his skin like liquid fire, and her breath hitched when she noticed the slight curve of his lips, a hint of satisfaction playing there. “You’re trembling,” he said, his voice velvet smooth, making her flinch. “I-It’s the steam, Your Majesty,” she stammered, though she knew it was a poor excuse. Han Feng chuckled softly, the sound deep and rich. “Hmm . . . Is that so? Then you have no problem cleaning my cock right?” Xue Li's eyes trembled, on the verge of tears, which seemed to please Han Feng. His smile grew wider as he urged her on. "Go on. You're going to serve me properly, aren't you?"

What happens when you discover an advanced artificial intelligent lifeform, capable of moulding the entire world underneath its will? Well, if you're Commander Jurren Zachary Lynch, you get a public beheading, betrayal by your best friends, and a grand finale courtesy of a self-destructing chip in your brain. No matter though, since death? It's not quite as permanent as it used to be... Welcome to the Beyond Universe.

In a world ravaged by demonic forces, Lucian's life is forever changed when his mother and sister fall victim to a brutal demon raid. Consumed by grief and a burning desire for revenge, Lucian's path takes an unexpected turn one fateful night. His father, Orion, a former captain of a demon hunter squad, is locked in a fierce battle with Gorath, a demon general of one of the great demon kings. Desperate to help, Lucian rushes to the carriage in which they were traveling and fumbles through a box until he finds a serum created by his father, intended to enhance a demon hunter’s abilities. With shaking hands, he draws the liquid into a syringe. The weight of the situation presses down on him as he glances back at his father, who is struggling against the demon's overwhelming power. Lucian takes a deep breath and injects the serum into his arm, hoping for increased strength. "This should increase my strength, right?" Lucian mutters, but he is wrong. The serum doesn't boost his power, and the demon overpowers them, killing his father and punching Lucian off a cliff. On the brink of death, Lucian is rescued by demon hunters. When he regains consciousness, he notices that he has awakened fire abilities and a mysterious screen appears before his eyes saying, [Set up complete] "What is this? Is this the effect of what I injected into myself? Lucian wondered aloud "If so, what the hell did I inject into myself?

Synopsis Carlos, the cold and ruthless CEO known as “The Demon,” has no room for emotions in his meticulously controlled world. Evelyn, a spirited yet down-on-her-luck heiress, has been left homeless and penniless after her stepmother’s betrayal stripped her of everything. Their paths collide when Carlos presents Evelyn with a chilling ultimatum: a three-month marriage contract that promises her freedom—or her ruin. Initially terrified by Carlos’s icy demeanor and unyielding authority, Evelyn is determined to endure the agreement. But as weeks pass, her natural cheerfulness and unshakable confidence begin to chip away at the walls surrounding his heart. Carlos finds himself drawn to the very things he thought he despised—her resilience, her warmth, and her refusal to be intimidated. For the first time, he wonders if there’s more to life than power and control. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into a story of healing, trust, and unexpected love. But with the clock ticking and their worlds pulling them apart, can Evelyn thaw the heart of a man who never believed in love?

This was the era of worldwide auto transformation! At the age of eighteen, everyone could awaken their autos and become auto men! Some awakened off-road vehicles, some awakened sports cars, and some awakened bicycles! By defeating the steel beasts and mechanical abyss monsters, unlocking achievements, and completing missions, one could earn point rewards to purchase various accessories such as firepower, armor, energy, and power cores! Xu Gu transmigrated here and started off by awakening an S-class heavy truck! Unexpectedly, he even had an additional binding to the Ultimate Enhancement System. [S-class heavy truck] got enhanced and became [SSS-class Leader, Optimus]! [S-class liquid hydrogen energy core] got enhanced and became [SSS-class portable hydrogen fusion energy core]! [SS-class defense force field] got enhanced and became [God-level Supreme Domain]! [SSS-class photon pulse cannon] got enhanced and became [Super God-level Annihilator Cannon]! Starting with the Ultimate Enhancement System, with the body of an auto man, Xu Gu conquered the world, dominated countless realms, and proved his invincibility!

THE UNFORGETTABLE CRUSH THAT SHOOK MY SOUL.       HEATHER'S POV; I'm Heather Morgan Claus the daughter of a middle class family from Brooklyn. I was born a typical brainiac the smartest of all my family members and most definitely the only child of my parents. I was born with what I call average beauty a blue eyes,golden afro hair due to my distant African gene, an average height of 6,4 feet a big boob and buttocks and also a slender curve with big hips that made me feel insecure.  Being lonely was a normal thing for me was a normal thing because I had no friends except my overprotective cousins Kyle and Jules. They made me feel special and loved more than anything in the world and I was thrilled to be with them. Boys never came along to date me basically because it's either I'm too tall for their liking or I'm too robust or too perfect and studious or even much of a nerd who can't match their tastes. Kyle and Jules made sure I was okay and boy did they beat the shit outta those knuckle heads who dared to mock me for my appearance. Soon enough all these fantasies all came to an end because while I was in tenth grade and they were in their twelfth grade they both fell in love with some girls from the neighbouring school and I was soon discarded and left out to fend on my own. I became an object of mockery and taunts from all sides. Years passed but the bullying didn't stop and soon afterwards some stupid bimbo and their boyfriend all came to join what they called fun by bullying me. Jake the leader of the zeals was by far the most handsome and he had an emerald green eyes, lovely red hair, kissable lips and a fine body and he was more of a greek god's personality. He had a commanding presence that sent shivers down my spine. I thought he was an epitome of beauty but like the saying goes beauty comes from within. He was a tyrant and he made my life a living hell with every given chance he got. Belle his girlfriend a blond haired girl with brown eyes and long slender legs always taunted me relentlessly. One day while I was heading to my locker I was bumped into by belle and her friends Chloe and Charis. They gave me a hard time and without mercy they shred my clothe and made me an object of perpetual laughter while they made fun of my SpongeBob underwear, Evans and Michael Jenkins popularly know as MJ tired to cover my naked body but Jake ordered them no to do so. He stared at my body with lust and contempt in his eyes making me wonder what I had ever done to him to deserve all the hate. The shame was too much to bear and when I was went home I scrolled through the school platform and it was all over the media and I fell into a complete depressed stage. Days turned to weeks and weeks to years and then one day after the prom prank I had endured I decided to jump from the third floor of the venue. The pain was too much to bear as crismon liquid surrounded me like a pool. The pain felt like home and after several minutes of comfort I felt like my consciousness was slipping into the abyss surrounded by darkness.

In a world where the very fabric of existence is fraying, one young wanderer is thrust into a realm of shifting shadows, cryptic whispers, and deadly enigmas. Armed with a blade that resonates with the threads of reality, he must unravel the secrets of the veil that separates light from darkness. As the journey unfolds, the stakes escalate—hidden powers, ancient rivalries, and monstrous entities threaten to consume not only the fractured land, but also the fragile human connections he struggles to maintain. Each step forward uncovers a deeper mystery, and every encounter chips away at his sanity, forcing him to confront the horrifying truths at the core of the world’s unraveling.

In the year 2040, humanity meets its tragic end. The sky shatters, monstrous beings from beyond the stars descend, and the last remnants of civilization crumble. Lin Ye, once the strongest hunter and humanity’s final hope, makes a desperate last stand, unleashing a world-destroying slash to deny the Outer Gods their prize. However, as his body disintegrates, he swears if given another chance, he will keep these cosmic horrors as mere dogs beneath his feet!. And to his surprise, he wakes up! It's 2024, sixteen years before the apocalypse. His family is still alive. Humanity is still ignorant of the chaos to come. And this time, Lin Ye refuses to be powerless. Armed with his knowledge of the future, an A.I. chip capable of limitless calculations, a mysterious space within his soul, and the fabled World Tree seed, he sets out to forge his own world, one that can grow endlessly by linking to others. With every hunter he connects to, his strength multiplies. As his world expands, so does his power. This time, he won’t just fight to survive, he will conquer, shatter the balance of power, and lead humanity beyond the apocalypse. But as he prepares to defy fate, the Outer Gods are already watching. The game has restarted. The rules have changed. And Lin Ye? He’s about to rewrite everything.

Demon Lord Azanth was one of the greatest demons of the planes of wickedness. Liam Nowak is just your average first year student mage. Azanth is evil. Liam is good. An unlikely partnership comes about when Azanth's enemies overthrow him and force him into the weakest, most flimsy and impossible-to-comeback form they can think of on the Plane of Life: a crisp (also known as a potato chip). Like Mephistopheles and Faust, the Master and Marguerite, Bert and Ernie, one can't help being evil and the other... wavers. For Lord Azanth, his journey towards revenge is complicated by a growing awareness that beyond good and evil is primordial chaos, long thought to have been subdued, but which is making an accelerating return.

Elijah Sinclair is the youngest and most ruthless CEO in the city, known for his arrogance, cunning business tactics, and an ego the size of his billion-dollar empire. He doesn't take no for an answer—until he crosses paths with a dangerous man who couldn't care less about his money or influence. Dante Moretti, the feared heir to the Moretti Mafia, is cold, merciless, and used to people cowering before him. That is until he meets Elijah, a man who refuses to back down, even when a gun is pointed at his head. What starts as a dangerous game of threats and defiance soon turns into something neither of them expected—attraction. Now, with both their worlds colliding, Elijah finds himself in the middle of a deadly mafia war, and Dante finds himself doing something he swore he never would—falling for a cocky CEO who makes his blood boil in more ways than one. Will their love survive betrayal, gunfire, and a whole lot of stubborn pride? Or will their worlds tear them apart before they can even admit their feelings? ---------------- Excerpt: Elijah took a leisurely sip of his whiskey, completely unfazed by the armed men surrounding him. "You know," he mused, swirling the amber liquid in his glass, "when someone invites me to a meeting, I usually expect dinner. Not death threats." Dante leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement. "Most men would be begging for their lives right now." "Most men aren’t me." Elijah smirked. A slow grin spread across Dante's face. "You're either fearless or an idiot, Sinclair." "Or maybe I just enjoy pissing off men with superiority complexes." A chuckle rumbled from Dante’s chest. Dangerous. Deep. Amused. "I should kill you for that." Elijah raised an eyebrow. "You won’t." Dante tilted his head. "Oh? And why not?" Elijah leaned forward, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Because I think you like me, Moretti." For the first time in years, Dante was speechless. And that was how Elijah Sinclair, the most arrogant CEO in the city, became the unexpected obsession of the Mafia’s most feared heir. ----------

An unidentified liquid turned every living being who was touched by it into an existence where they kill everything. Some of them have been gifted a special ability that enhances some of their physiques or senses to eliminate their prey easily. The government responded quite fast where they built a sanctuary and posted it online to help survivors have a place they're assured of safety. But they had to recruit adults, teenagers, or even kids to become soldiers that can fight and protect themselves. Because in this chaotic situation, they'll be needing every help they can get to rebuild their nation. The special force unit was sent away to protect the last crux when they found out that their friend Rei, who was an escapee crux still alive, they were faced with a bigger and more complicated truth that they need to uncover for explanations. But little do they know that they have been deceived by the person who they have trusted the most. Come and join us for an unOrdinary journey.

After losing everything, Daron Lamb is consumed by grief and guilt, until he's recruited by the Special Magic Force, an elite unit protecting the balance between magical and non-magical worlds. Together, they uncover a secret organization determined to free the God of Chaos, a force sealed away to protect humanity. As Daron investigates, he uncovers a chilling link between the group and his tragic past. Driven by revenge, he joins forces with his new allies to stop them. But as the truth behind the organization’s motives begins to surface, Daron is forced to confront a disturbing possibility: freeing the God of Chaos, though orchestrated by his enemies, might not bring the destruction he's been led to believe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daron's gaze drifted downward to his chest. Below, the stark contrast of a faint blue light against his white skin caught his eye—a soft glow emanating from his own chest. It softly pulsed, a gentle luminescence that ebbed and flowed with the rhythm of his own heartbeat. Baffled, he just sat there for a few moments, observing. As his fingers touched the source of light, he was surprised to find that everything felt normal, as if it had always been this way. It was like nothing had changed at all. Daron's eyes widened in disbelief when he noticed a strange black liquid seeping into the wounds on his chest—a substance like ink, flowing from within him. It moved with purpose, filling the gaps left by the fat butcher and stanching the flow of blood that had painted his skin red. "By the gods," he gasped, the sight both unsettling and miraculous. The black liquid quickly solidified, forming scars as black as the night sky. His eyes remained fixed on the eerie scene, his breath steadying to a normal rhythm. He was a magician now… it felt strange. He didn't feel particularly different. Sure, a mysterious substance had just mended his broken skin, but other than that, he didn't feel like he could do anything… new, anything special. He stretched out his hand, trying to summon a sharp wind to cut down his shackles. Nothing happened. Next, a flame, to burn down his cell. Nothing happened. “Figures,” he said to himself. “Why would it be easy?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For news and feedback, feel free to join the Vessel of Shadows Discord: https://discord.gg/dmCYCKNwx7

In a world where AI combatants are the future, Shinra, an unassuming tech enthusiast plans to be a AI handler, and finds himself thrust into a high-stakes arena where his skills will determine his fate. With his AI conduit in hand, he begins a journey that will challenge his mind, his strength, and his very understanding of power. But Shinra soon discovers that not all AI are created equal—some are equipped with advanced combat techniques, hidden data chips, and the ability to adapt in ways no one could predict. As he climbs the ranks, Shinra must master his own AI combatant, battle fierce opponents, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious system that governs this virtual war. Will Shinra rise to the challenge, or will the digital world break him before he can unlock his true potential ?

In the cutting-edge Dogtough Laboratory, three brilliant young scientists—Sou, the visionary engineer; Rema, the prodigy programmer; and Ren, the daring physicist—achieve the unthinkable: the invention of a time machine. Designed to explore the secrets of history and unravel the mysteries of the future, their machine is a marvel of technology, a culmination of their dreams and relentless effort. Eager to test their creation, they embark on a journey through time, but something goes terribly wrong. A sudden surge of energy disrupts the machine’s delicate mechanics, hurling them not into the past or future, but into an entirely different reality—a fantastical realm far beyond their comprehension. This is a world of towering trees that whisper and laugh, their roots weaving stories of ancient secrets. Rivers shimmer with liquid starlight, and the skies are patrolled by mythical creatures. Here, elves with piercing eyes guard sacred groves, and cultivation of magical powers is the key to survival. At the heart of this realm stands the Sun King's dominion, a sprawling empire shrouded in terror and awe. The Sun King, a ruthless and omnipotent sorcerer, rules with an iron fist, wielding magic so ancient and powerful that even the boldest challengers dare not oppose him. Thrown into this unpredictable world, Sou, Rema, and Ren must adapt to survive. Their knowledge of science clashes with the world’s mystical forces, yet it also opens possibilities for groundbreaking discoveries. As they navigate this treacherous land, they uncover truths about the Sun King’s tyranny and the secrets he guards—secrets that could lead to their only hope of returning home. In a race against time, they must unravel the mysteries of this enchanted realm, master its magical laws, and confront the Sun King himself. Their survival hinges on one question: can they fuse the logic of science with the boundless power of magic to find their way back, or will they be trapped in this fantastical world forever?

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Poland, 1939. Fourteen-year-old Hannah Rosenberg lives a peaceful life in Warsaw with her loving parents and younger brother, Avi. But when the Nazis invade, everything changes. Forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, Hannah’s family struggles to survive amid starvation and disease. When the ghetto is liquidated in 1943, she is separated from her mother and brother, torn from her father’s grasp, and sent to Auschwitz with her best friend, Rivka Weiss. In the death camp, Hannah faces unthinkable horrors—brutal SS officers, starvation, and the constant shadow of death. She finds solace in fellow prisoners like Esther Goldstein, a motherly figure who helps her survive, and Isaac Levin, a boy who still dares to dream of freedom. But as time passes, she loses more and more of the people she loves. As the war nears its end, Hannah is forced on the Death March, where survival seems impossible. But even in the darkest moments, a flicker of hope remains. With liberation approaching, Hannah must find the strength to endure, even as she faces the painful truth—survival comes with its own price. "I Survived" is a heartbreaking and historically accurate tale of loss, resilience, and the fight to hold onto humanity in the face of unimaginable cruelty.

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