30 Seconds Till Apocalypse

Ethan Blackwood wasn’t used to being defied. As the CEO of a global empire, he crushed obstacles with a single glance. But when Lily Anderson stood before him, her chin lifted in quiet defiance, and something in him snapped. "Sign the contract," he said, his voice like ice. "30 days. You’ll obey every command. After that, you’re free." She hesitated, her fingers trembling as she gripped the pen. "And if I refuse?" His smirk was cold, but his eyes burned. "Then you’ll spend the rest of your life paying off your father’s debts. Your choice." Trapped, Lily signed. But she vowed one thing: she wouldn’t let him break her. From the first day, their clash was electric. He demanded perfection; she gave him rebellion. "You think you can control me?" she spat, after he criticized her for being late. Ethan stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. "I don’t just control you. Lily, I own you." But as the days passed, the lines between them blurred. Late nights in his penthouse turned into whispered conversations. His cold demeanor cracked, revealing glimpses of a man haunted by his past. One night, after a heated argument, he pinned her against the wall, his breath hot against her ear. "Why do you fight me so much?" Her voice trembled. "Because I’m afraid if I stop, I’ll lose myself to you." Their connection deepened, but danger loomed. Secrets from Ethan’s past resurfaced, threatening to destroy everything. When Lily discovered the truth behind his obsession with her, she confronted him. "Was I just a pawn in your game? A way to settle an old score?" His eyes darkened with pain. "You were never just a game, Lily. You’re the only thing that’s ever felt real." As the final days of their contract approached, their bond was tested like never before. Enemies closed in, and trust hung by a thread. Could they overcome the shadows of their pasts, or would their love crumble under the weight of secrets and pride?

The world changed when the awakening happened, literally. Everyone was transported to a whole new world, with about no idea why or who sent them. Waking up in a clearing of a ominous forest along with 50 other random people who did not know each other and survive through trials of life and death. Witness the journey of a boy that rose up from the streets to pinnacle of the Universe.

Every family has that one person who is born as a sacrifice. For her family, that person was Selene Vale, who was to become a spare for her younger twin siblings success. Due to her innate shy and kind nature, she was not able to connect to her family every since she was young. So, despite her rich background, Selene Vale never felt like a part of the family and was often regarded as the 'First spare' or even 'defective'. That did not change even when the world fell and Apocalypses happened. Selene Vale's first life ended trying to protect her twin siblings, the only people who had yet to abandon her. That was her end... ...but it wasn't. Due to her sacrifice, Selene Vale awakened her system and innate power and was given another chance at life and survival. And this time, she vowed to free her siblings from their parent's cruel influence. If she was able to do that, then she would be happy with that. But unfortunately, that was not all she did. She also ended up attracting the attention of the big-boss of the Apocalypse, the only L-ranked hunter and the hope of humanity....and also, a long time friend she would rather forget about.

He was the Black King and he once prevailed in a world stripped of life. He claimed victory when no one remained but found no meaning in hollow triumph. Fate intervened and he stands once more at the dawn of the apocalypse. He remembers every betrayal and tragedy yet he will not follow that path again. This time he uses wisdom instead of fear, forging bonds and protecting the weak. With allies at his side, he prepares to alter the future and preserve a world worth saving.

When not THE Apocalypse strikes, but all of them together, where will you be? What will you do? As Humanity faces its hardest time a playful god shows mercy(?) Follow Seth on his journey to somehow survive in whatever has become of his world. Also posting on royal road. Read up to 30 chapters ahead at https://www.patreon.com/blacksmithoftheapocalypse

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Ini adalah tulisan dari blog saya 10 tahun yang lalu, yang saya pindahkan ke sini. Semua cerita dalam tulisan ini adalah pengalaman pribadi yang tentunya disesuaikan demi kepentingan penulisan. Selamat menikmati, tulisan tentang move on, dari seorang remaja di tahun 2012. Ini cerita, ia ketika berumur 17 tahun. Ini cerita, salah satu mozaik hidupnya.

From living as an ordinary mortal to struggling in the battle between celestials and gods, from answering test papers to uncovering deadly mysteries, from walking in the shadows of the future to embracing the echoes of the past, join Jiang Feng in his journey with his cultivation partner as they trace back their journey back to the start! --- Jiang Feng, a young master from the Jiang Family, one of the four prestigious families in the nation, was under the constant torment of his nightmares. In his dreams, where he was constantly hunted by celestials and gods filled with wrath, Jiang Feng was sent to death and death again. Just when he thought things would be back to normal once he graduated from his school, he received an invitation from his friends to explore a suspicious yet mysterious tomb in his ancestral cemetery. Guided by his curiosity and unknown force in play, Jiang Feng accepted the invitation to join them. On the agreed day of exploration, however, a heavy rain poured on the lands as Jiang Feng stood alone in the cemetery. Not willing to wait longer, he decided to explore the tomb on his own first to make his trip worthy, unbeknownst to what was about to befall on him... --- I wouldn't say it's the best, but I'll say that it's worth giving a try. Try reading the first few chapters before coming up with a decision, and I promise they won't have short chapters at the start like my other work. Enjoy!

With great power... COMES GREAT BI-... ehrm great responsiblity... 'this is a take on a dream i had a long time ago when i was struggeling with some stuff, but since then ive been fascinated by the idea.' roughly spoken its abt a kid getting great powers, but the only one who got them in a world of monsters, atleast for now... oh btw ive never written before and i do this for fun haha

He was about to join the beta test on the newest VR games, Second World. But an anomaly threw him into a world with familiar rules, a rule he usually only experienced in a game. Now he must use his past gaming experience in this new world. It was no longer a game, it was survival! A strive to reach the highest level possible. Equipped with dual-class of melee and magic user, Jack was set on the path to become the strongest character in this brave new world.

A teenage med school student falling for a grey guy in her collage. will they be ending together?

A Hero's Journey Chen, a young man of extraordinary potential, embarks on a perilous journey that will test the limits of his abilities and morality. As he delves deeper into a world of ancient secrets and powerful forces, he must confront his own inner demons and make difficult choices. With each step, Chen grows stronger, both physically and spiritually. He encounters a myriad of challenges, from formidable foes to moral dilemmas. Through it all, he remains steadfast, driven by a desire to protect the innocent and right wrongs. As Chen's journey unfolds, he will discover the true extent of his powers and the sacrifices he must make to fulfill his destiny. His path is fraught with danger, but he is determined to emerge victorious, no matter the cost.

The world where creatures only heard and watched come into life by a God who answered the wishes of those who desired this, however a trial for humanity were to be tested first in order for it to come true. Come and read the story of Grim who only faced disaster from the beginning until to the day the Apocalypse started and also where he would turn disaster into his own garden

{EX-00023194B, codenamed ‘Earth’, is ready for recommissioning. The expansion pack ‘Zombie and Mutant Apocalypse’ will now be put into effect. MISSION: - Survive(TIME LIMIT: 365 Days) To all the inhabitants of EX-00023194B, this is now the End of the World.} That was where it all began... The beginning of the End.

''Be careful what you wish for, 'cause it might just come true.'' Follow Michael Nightingale in a story of revenge, romances and struggles as hell is unleashed on earth and only the strong are able to survive.

In the blink of an eye, the world as we knew it vanished. It first began with people turning into zombies, which spiralled down into chaos; people began fighting one another, they began exploiting themselves, brothers betrayed their siblings, wives killed their husbands, men butchered themselves, women offered theirs, and friends became enemies as gangs became warlords. Soon, cannibalism became the norm as the government went silent. But that wasn’t the beginning; it was merely the start to the end. The zombies grew and multiplied and covered everything like a plague; cities and towns crumbled as the rural areas got flooded. Everything began to change—some say for the good of nature and some—for the worse of mankind—but they... People were not the same, and our reality and society became scattered. Even with all the science and development, nothing could stop what was happening. Catastrophe after catastrophe, it all became hell....

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father.

Humans with the best genes supposedly became mindless zombies in a single second all due to failed evolution. Zombies evolved from level 1 to 2 on the first day of the Apocalypse. Animals evolved to become intelligent and started a war against humans for oppressing them for ages. •°•°•°•°•° A world in which zombies, Intelligent Evolved Animals are just the start of the apocalypse as something far worse is heading humanity's way. "Can this world get any crazier??" Jason asked as he looked at the sky unknowingly jinxing all the remaining human population on earth... Follow Jason and his group as they fight against all odds and help humanity survive something far worse than a Zombie Apocalypse.

I'm a mother in the apocolips but I have those I cherish around me so it's okay.

Charlotte Bourbon, a 19-year-old widow, was happy in her life after she got married to the man of her dreams. However, because of a sudden illness, her husband died within a month, and Charlotte's life came to a sudden halt. ‘She became the curse for her husband that he died young.’ ‘She is the one, who killed her husband.’ ‘She should have died with her husband.’ Numerous such things Charlotte would hear from the people around her in the palace when she decided to take her life. However, was it that easy to die? Édouard Bourdillon was the eldest son of King Christian Bourdillon of the Kingdom of Escana. He decided to marry the widow of his late younger brother so that he could take over the Beromont territory which his brother possessed. But was this the only reason he wanted to marry Charlotte? ~~~~~~~~ "What are you doing?" Terrified Charlotte asked as she saw Édouard unbuttoning his shirt. "I am hot, so I am taking off the shirt," Édouard said and reached for the last button. "But it's cold weather," Charlotte said and knitted her brows. "Not here, Charlotte. Your mere presence around me makes me hot," Édouard said and took off the shirt. "Ahhh!" Charlotte quickly brought her hands in front of her eyes and covered them. From the gaps between her fingers, she peeked out of curiosity. A lump formed in her throat as she saw his perfectly carved body with a few scars on the chest and near the abdomen. Charlotte saw him approaching her and she tightly shut her eyes. A few seconds later, when she realized everything was so quiet, she opened her eyes again and found him before her. She promptly moved back and hit the wall behind her. She thought to leave the room when Édouard caged her petite body between his arms. "Are you going to—" "Yes. I want to be wild with you tonight, Little Cherry," Édouard said with a smirk, and the next second, he lifted her in his arms. ~~~~~ *Cover art is mine. Made by "HS AONARAN" available on FB* Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

Em um mundo devastado por um apocalipse zumbi, dois jovens amigos, Yun-Seok e Ji-Hoon, são forçados a enfrentar um futuro incerto e aterrador. Eles cresceram juntos em um orfanato, onde construíram uma amizade inquebrável e se prepararam secretamente para o pior, criando um bunker na floresta. Enquanto Yun-Seok busca manter a esperança e a humanidade, Ji-Hoon, com sua visão pragmática e sobrevivencialista, está sempre um passo à frente, preparando-se para uma luta pela sobrevivência. Quando o caos toma conta das ruas de Seul, com zumbis invadindo a cidade e destruindo tudo à sua volta, a dupla precisa usar suas habilidades para enfrentar a crescente ameaça. Entre o horror e o desespero, eles se tornam símbolos de resistência, guiados pela promessa de um refúgio seguro no bunker. Contudo, mesmo em meio ao apocalipse, os momentos de amizade, amor e sacrifício são os faróis que os mantêm firmes. A cada desafio, Yun-Seok e Ji-Hoon irão descobrir que a luta pela sobrevivência não é apenas contra as criaturas mortas-vivas, mas contra seus próprios medos e incertezas sobre o futuro. Em um cenário onde a humanidade luta para não se perder, o sol e a lua serão as únicas certezas que restam para iluminar a escuridão.

Cyrus was a man who was born into poverty and had to learn how to fend for himself on his own. His parents struggled to find a way to make ends meet, so he had to resort to petty theft and deception in order to keep himself alive. As time went on, he began to lose sight of who he truly was, which was protecting his family from the cruelty of the world. All he could think of was how to become wealthier and wealthier, no matter the cost. Through a combination of charm, manipulation, and ruthlessness, Cyrus clawed his way to success, only for it to be taken away from him after he was brutally crushed by the poor architectural designs of his apartment complex. It seemed death wasn't the end for him when he came face-to-face with a god who called himself Omnixis. They were able to make a deal that he has no recollection of, and he was reborn as Cyrus Moreno in the world of Elyria.

Kaisa, a girl with a boring life, is filled with the excitement of an apocalypse. Skating around trying to have fun in this new cruel life by listening to music and killing monsters. Even though not having taught how to fight, she was self-taught (poorly) by martial art videos so do you think she can survive? Come join Kaisa and enjoy the apocalypse. ————— Notice: I have never written a story before and this story is just for fun so don’t expect much. Also I rarely update a year but I will be back this summer! Hopefully… T-T Also, I don’t own the photo. Source: Pinterest, Wattpad

The room falls silent. Adwait reflects on his mother's words and eventually decides to agree to remarry. He tells Aadharsh ji, "Tell mom I'm ready for the marriage, but remember, the woman will only be Anvi's mother and our family's daughter-in-law, nothing more." Meanwhile, in another house, Sangeeta ji scolds Sanskriti, "You're a curse! You lost your husband and now dare to show attitude here? You're just a servant, nothing more. Don't dare to show your tantrums." Sanskriti breaks down in tears, and Sudha ji comforts her, "Don't cry, child. Your tears are worthless here. Don't waste them." Sanskriti asks Sudha ji, "Maa, am I the reason for my husband's death? Am I the reason I'm a widow? I didn't choose to be a widow, did I? What's my mistake? Why does everyone blame me?" Sudha's heart aches, but she has no answers to soothe Sanskriti's pain. **********************************

Lysander Argent, seorang petinju muda berbakat, meninggal dalam pertandingan terakhirnya dan bereinkarnasi sebagai Lyran Argent di dunia fantasi bernama Daratan Misteri. Dalam tubuh baru ini, ia harus beradaptasi dengan kehidupan bangsawan, menghadapi diskriminasi karena sihirnya yang dianggap lemah, dan membuktikan dirinya di Akademi Astra Veritas. Dengan memadukan seni bela diri modern dan sihir, Lyran diam-diam melatih diri di tempat rahasia, Hutan Astral, hingga menguasai kekuatan baru. Di tengah intrik keluarga, konflik perang, dan rahasia besar dunia, Lyran bertekad melampaui semua tantangan dan menjadi legenda yang tak tergoyahkan.

The unseen, ancient barrier, which had stood between the world of men and the realm of hell, had crumbled. Wounds and Tears—portals ripping through the fabric of reality—appeared by the thousands, unleashing demon hordes. Countries were razed, mighty armed forces vanquished, and millions were slaughtered in the inferno. Yet, the Prince of Heaven did not intend for mankind to face extinction. The Divine Interface appeared, granting powerful relics to worthy individuals, relics capable of wreaking havoc against demonkind in ways that earthly weapons could not. Pierre Acre, a professor at Everett University in a backwater town, in a backwater state, was chosen. His relic: a coin.