Desperate

Desperation is the failure of triumph, the journey of one marked by defeat, the haunting shadow of time misused and opportunities left to decay. Has the time for desperation slipped away, or is it always near? Was my yearning a flaw, or a truth I couldn’t deny? ••• He thought death had taken him. Yet, he found himself breathing, in a place that wasn’t his. He had barely finished the first volume, but what use was it without the chance to use it? He barely knew himself or his surroundings—how could he survive in a world fated to end? Not every tale is one of victory. But does it truly matter? “.....” “.....” •••

Twelve years ago, the Hume and Heinrich families were destroyed under accusations of treason against the Empire. Ralph Veir Hume, who was only eight years old at the time, was the sole survivor—but at a cost. As a "prisoner" hidden behind the white robes of a priest, he grew up within the church, a place meant to symbolize peace, yet for Ralph, it was nothing more than an endless cage. Now, at the age of twenty, Ralph has finally been ordained as an official priest. But this is not out of devotion to God—it is merely the first step in his journey to uncover the truth behind his family's downfall. With the mystical power of "Author" from the Imaginer path, he can rewrite reality—a dangerous gift in a world ruled by eight mystical paths, where the Church, the Empire, and various factions vie for ultimate control. In a world where faith is a weapon and truth is a curse, can Ralph find the answers he seeks before he himself becomes a pawn sacrificed in the grand scheme?

She is the daughter of an Alpha whose family had conquered the last demon wolf in Illyria. Esmeray is born into the prestigious Alpha family, known as the Montague. But after her father's untimely death, her life becomes a nightmare of abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepbrother, who torment her for lacking a wolf. Desperate for salvation, she dreams of a mate who would come and rescue her from the cruelty of her pack. When he finally arrived, her hopes were shattered, for he had only come to reject her. Her only connection to her family's proud heritage is her striking blue hair, a sacred legacy from her ancestors. But in a desperate bid for freedom, Esmeray cuts her hair to escape being sold to a rogue. Her daring action pushes her to the precipice of death, unwittingly awakening a powerful demon wolf, imprisoned for 15 long years. This Alpha demon, who has yearned revenge and bloodthirst, is instantly drawn to Esmeray the moment he senses her, and he is determined to keep her at his side at all cost. In the world of wolves, the hunt is everything — and he has found a prey worth chasing.

Whis, a programmer obsessed with legacy, thought he'd finally cracked the code, the key to unlocking a new world and etching his name into the annals of history. Instead, he's crash-landed headfirst into a savage land of cultivation and warrior women, a world far more chaotic and dangerous than any algorithm he could have conceived. Now, this accidental king, a man more comfortable with code than combat, must master strange, untamed energies, navigate the treacherous currents of palace politics, and somehow outwit a battalion of hungry virgins, all while grappling with the cosmic twist that shattered his carefully laid plans. He's traded his keyboard for a kingdom, his algorithms for alliances, and his dreams of a glorious future for a desperate fight for survival. The clock is ticking, the danger is rising with every passing moment, and still no system... will he survive long enough for it to finally appear, or will he become just another footnote in the brutal history of this strange, new world? His legacy now hinges not on grand designs, but on sheer cunning and a desperate hope that his long-awaited "cheat code" will arrive before it's too late.

Davina is a desperate young lady in need of money to redeem her self and her family. Thrown into the world of money and power, just how far will she go to get it?

She moved to withdraw from his hold but he pulled her back. ''Please don't go. Not today. I can't bare that today.'' he pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation. She paused, and the weight of the day's emotions and decisions seemed to tilt the balance between reason and impulse.

In his prime, Red was a knight of unparalleled power. After being exiled and branded a monster, Red fled into the shadows, desperate to outrun his bloody legacy. But his pursuers have found him and they are relentless, hounding his every step, forcing this fallen knight to confront his past and the darkness festering within him. As the conflict unfolds, the line between good and evil is blurred. Will Red survive or succumb to the abyss? Join me at www.hyphan.club!

Aron died only to awaken in an unfamiliar world, trapped in the body of Linnea, an ethereal, elven-like android with no past and no purpose. Fragments of memory whisper of a lost civilization, a war that wiped out her kind, and a desperate plea to survive. Now, as the last of her kind, Linnea must uncover the truth of who she is and why she was created—before the echoes of the past consume her future.

In a world where magic is fading, Billy Beast, an ordinary college student, discovers he is heir to a royal kingdom hidden in a mystical realm. When betrayal threatens the kingdom's survival, Billy must uncover the secrets of his lineage, awaken his powers, and rise as the hero his people desperately need. With allies forged by fate and courage born of desperation, can Billy restore the magic before darkness consumes everything??? This is just the beginning of a breathtaking and a non-stop charged sequel.... Shield Force Universe discord now available.... https://discord.gg/hsPHAmh5Yw [ Please support this New Writer and his beautiful works]

In a war-torn kingdom desperate for salvation, scholar Amara Solis joins a perilous expedition to the Firelands, a treacherous wasteland where ancient fire creatures believed to exist. Fueled by her passion for uncovering lost truths, Amara seeks answers buried in the ashes of history. But when she encounters the Fireborn, a sentient being of living flame, her journey takes an unexpected turn. Drawn into a web of ancient mysteries, Amara’s curiosity becomes obsession, and the line between hunter and ally begins to blur. As the secrets of the Firelands unravel.

In a world where knowledge is etched in living ink and shadows whisper secrets of forgotten power, Elara stumbles upon an ancient book—one that doesn’t just contain mysteries but seems to possess a will of its own. Hunted by unseen forces, she is thrust into a desperate escape, crossing a gateway into a realm where darkness is more than an absence of light—it is a trial, a force, and perhaps, a destiny.

Darkness... Utterly complete darkness, this is the only thing that surronded Micah, for an eternity he drifted into this space with nothing to do and a growing boredom. He was sick of it all, so in a desperate move for freedom he ended finding out an incredible ability of his. Follow him as he begin to remember his past and the events that brought him here, also follow with him the adventures of the protagonists of every age of his creation.

Liam Beldad sets out on a desperate journey to find a rumored cure for his ailing sister, knowing that time is running out. With little more than hope and determination, he heads to the bustling town of Gairo in search of the money he needs. But when he arrives, he is greeted by a foreboding silence—nothing like the lively place he had imagined. What happened to the town, and can Liam uncover the truth before it’s too late for his sister?

Azel woke up in a crypt with no memory of who or even what he is. When he encounters a rather unfriendly duo he discovers that his true nature is that of a ticking time bomb. Desperate to maintain his humanity, Azel agrees to accompany the two to a civilisation that actively despises his nature. And it certainly doesn't help when he finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between individuals he can't even fathom.

Alice, a healer in the Mecha Academy, was like Cinderella. She met Ethan, a president and a war hero. They got to know each other well. However, misunderstandings and others' schemes separated them. Alice came back as a strong woman. Ethan then started to pursue her desperately. Finally, they overcame all difficulties and solved the mysteries together.

In a world forever changed by Ragnarok, the release of the gods' powers has transformed the landscape, creating a place of danger, wonder, and secrets. From the ashes of the chaos, the World Government emerged, seizing control and imposing order. Its iron grip stretches across the seas, skies, and lands, while a mysterious military force upholds its rule. Yet, beneath this facade of stability lies a dark truth that the government is desperate to keep hidden.

In a realm teetering on the brink of collapse, the gods, desperate and left with no other alternatives, chose to defy a fundamental universal law. They reached beyond the boundaries of their dominion, summoning an entity from a realm that existed beyond their jurisdiction. The being, plucked from a world unfathomable to the gods, was issued a singular, and desperate directive: "Become a Villain." A villain to unite all. Thus begins the enigmatic tale of Alder Mythren, a young man not coerced, but rather, drawn to embody the role of the villain. With an unyielding passion, he pursues unimaginable power, embracing the most unconventional and unorthodox methods conceivable. At the helm of a kingdom inhabited by creatures that defied the understanding of the world, Alder forges an unholy alliance, bring forth true war to the world. A war to end all wars.

Betrothed to a family she despite, Princess Hua desperately attempts to call off her engagement given by the emperor. Just as she thinks she’s found a way out, fate drags her back into the very life she wishes to escape. Can she fight her destiny, or is she trapped forever?

Kazuya Shirou never cared about the world—not his own, and certainly not someone else’s. A shut-in who had long abandoned reality, he spent his days lost in the glow of his screen. But when he suddenly awakens in a foreign land, summoned by desperate voices, he is thrust into a nightmare beyond his understanding.

The incursion, an event that slowly shifted different worlds into each other, this caused the apocalypse. Beasts flowed into earth like water, killing off people one by one. Living survivors that gained the powers of the apocalypse, the awakened, there was no surviving if you weren’t an awakened. The goal of the awakeners is to defend earth. And to escape it. A lone unawakened, Jack, is desperate to escape earth.

When Alex transmigrates into a magical world plagued by the Void, a relentless force consuming everything, survival feels impossible. Gifted with a mysterious System that allows him to create advanced technology, Alex begins building the Kingdom of Zorath, a refuge for the scattered and desperate. Amidst magic, chaos, and the relentless Void, using the "Technomagic Constructor System," he must forge a kingdom that can stand against the darkness.

For five years, Émile Silver has been imprisoned in a basement, blind and amputated. His sister, Alexandra, claims the outside world has become a nightmare. But when strange noises and an unexpected light disrupt his daily life, Émile finds the courage to make a desperate escape. After reaching the outside and rediscovering his childhood garden, Émile encounters a mysterious voice offering him an impossible choice: to regain his sight and legs in exchange for a service. When the deal is struck, Émile awakens with a new vision and intact legs, but he is thrust into an even more troubling reality.

Akai's life as a typical fifteen-year-old student was shattered when her school was attacked by monsters from an unknown portal. As panic engulfed the classroom, Akai and her friends fought through the chaos, determined to escape and return home. With new allies joining their desperate quest, Akai's resolve hardened. Their struggle became more than just survival—it was about confronting the dark forces that had disrupted their world and finding a way to restore balance.

With reality bending under their clashing powers, the fate of entire realms hangs in the balance. Will Nicolas’ chains of judgment crush all opposition, or will Kujima’s desperate schemes reshape destiny once more? As war consumes the land, the true nature of gods, power, and sacrifice is revealed in an epic struggle that will determine the fate of existence itself.

It has never been Viviane’s plan to enter a contract marriage with a billionaire heir—nor was falling for him. Desperate to escape poverty, Viviane never expected her salvation to come in the form of a forced marriage with Lucid Petras, a cold, enigmatic billionaire heir. But as the line between pretense and reality begins to blur, one question remains: love was never in the contract, but could it be their way out?

Princess Azalea's life is shattered when Zaydon, the man she loves—a fierce and protective dragon shifter—makes a devastating choice. Bound by the ancient and cruel Dragon’s Bond, a spell that shackles a dragon to a princess at the cost of their own life, Zaydon seals their fates in a desperate attempt to protect Azalea from a looming, unnamed danger. The bond is one rooted in a barbaric tradition that demands the dragon’s death to prove the suitor’s worthiness to rule. This forces Azalea to confront the horrifying reality of Zaydon’s sacrifice. Once a source of safety and love, his actions now threaten to strip Azalea of everything she holds dear. Torn between her unrelenting love for Zaydon and the betrayal of his choice, Azalea spirals into heartbreak and fury. As the weight of the bond looms over them, she must grapple with the cost of his decision and the role she plays in this cruel fate. Her once steadfast trust is replaced by raw anger and sorrow as she searches for a way to save him—or to sever their bond forever. But danger brews beyond the walls of the castle. The political machinations of rival suitors and an impending war force Azalea into a desperate fight not only for Zaydon’s survival but also for her freedom. Caught between duty, love, and revenge, Azalea must summon her strength to defy a destiny written in blood and forge her own path forward—before it’s too late.

It has never been Viviane’s plan to enter a contract marriage with a billionaire heir—nor was falling for him. Desperate to escape poverty, Viviane never expected her salvation to come in the form of a forced marriage with Lucid Petras, a cold, enigmatic billionaire heir. But as the line between pretense and reality begins to blur, one question remains: love was never in the contract, but could it be their way out?

The Desperate Lovers Isabella Carter has everything a woman could want—beauty, status, and a powerful fiancé, Nicholas Montgomery, heir to one of the wealthiest families in the country. But behind the perfect engagement lies a heart that belongs to another. Alexander King. The man she loved. The man she lost. Three years ago, Isabella walked away from Alexander, choosing duty over desire. Now, fate has thrown them together again, and the passion they buried refuses to stay hidden. Every glance, every touch, every stolen moment reminds her of what she left behind. But breaking free isn’t easy—not when Nicholas is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side. Torn between loyalty and love, Isabella must make an impossible choice: risk everything for the man who owns her heart or surrender to a life without passion. But love this desperate never fades—it burns, it consumes, and it refuses to be forgotten. When the heart and duty collide, who will she choose? And will love be enough to overcome the forces determined to keep them apart? A breathtaking romance filled with longing, heartbreak, and a love that refuses to die.

Serena Bowlington never thought death would be the start of her greatest adventure. One weary evening, she’s struck down by a box truck that barrels through a red light—only to awaken on the threshold of a dying world. Gifted a second life by a cryptic Goddess and reborn as the Vengeful One, Serena becomes a Dark Messiah among ravaged kingdoms desperate for salvation.

James, a high school student plagued by a tragic past, discovers a portal to a new world where mythical creatures roam and people possess extraordinary powers. Desperate to escape his tormentors and painful memories, James sets out on a journey to become the strongest among them. But as he rises through the ranks, he must navigate a cutthroat society ruled by the powerful and confront his own inner demons. Will James succumb to the temptations of power or emerge as a true hero in a world where the strong oppress the weak? Find out in this thrilling tale of self-discovery and redemption.