Cry, The Peacock Anita Sesai

Little Iris is bleeding amid a field of vibrant flowers, her cries for her mother lost in the shadows. A weird pendant around her neck starts to sparkle as her life fades away, and the flowers emit a heady scent. The spectral image of her mother, a woman with heart-shaped eyes and ethereal beauty, appears from the perfume. She tells Iris the terrible truth: Iris is now the only chance in a fight against twenty ancient evils. Armed with a pendant that contains the secret of her parents' abilities and a heart hardened by loss, Iris must rise from the ashes of despair after her parents' deaths and the destruction of her planet. Iris sets out on a treacherous quest to find the horrors that murdered her family because she is driven by a desire for revenge and a thirst for the truth. However, she is forced to face her inner darkness as she learns the truth about the witch's knot pendant and the fate associated with its missing jewels. Will she give in to the anger that drives her, or will she have the fortitude to respect her parents' sacrifice and go in a different direction?

In the year Stardate 1, mankind entered the interstellar age, with interstellar migration, spaceships, alien races, and outer gods...arriving one after another. By the year Stardate 717, Fang Xing looked out upon the cosmic backdrop teeming with dense armies of foreign races and declared that all aliens, cultivators, tentacles, esoteric teachings, and evil gods would be intimidated by his supreme talent and smashed to pieces with his iron fist... Well, this is actually the story of a transmigrator, who whimsically dominates many different worlds with the help of his professional panel...

In the fantasy world ruled by Matriarchy, Kael of the Ancient Moonstone House, was working as a guild receptionist. Throughout his life, he was protected by his mother and later, younger sister, who was considered one of the highest potential individuals in the Queendom of Elyria. One day, he hears that his sister has gone missing and his family has accumulated debts of over 127 million gold coins to the Bank. The Queen comes to his rescue, paying off his debts and in exchange, he has to marry her five daughters, who each excel in a domain of their own. Having the five imperial princesses and the Queen herself as the backing, Kael has become one of the most protected individuals in the Queendom. Little did his wives know that Kael had another identity. He is the most dreaded yet noble Assassin of the imperial city, "K," one who hunts down the criminals who escape punishment either because of insufficient evidence or using their connections. Follow Kael's journey, as he navigates his life as the protected figure in the light and protector of justice in the shadows.

"Winter Yoo returns to Seolbeop, Korea’s most prestigious law firm, after three years of exile. Once a secretary caught in scandal, she now stands as one of the top lawyers. Determined to correct the wrongs of her past, she faces old rivals and reconnects with Hugo Kang, a cold and captivating attorney. As Winter navigates the treacherous world of law, power, and hidden secrets, she must decide where her true loyalties lie. But when her past collides with her future, will she make the ultimate choice that could change everything? Find out what Winter decides in this gripping tale of redemption and romance!"

Anna Hendrick feels like her life doesn't have any excitement. It's the same old thing, wake up, go to work, and then come back home. However things changed when a chance meeting with a very popular Kpop band member came into the picture. With her trying to get a grip of the feelings he has for him, while trying her best not to get figured out by the general public. She realizes that life may just get better with this particular global superstar

werewolves, machines in human form, an interdimensional cataclysm and at the center a time traveling peace keeper

Human life is not merely a collection of present moments. Every feeling, every attraction, every decision stems from a much deeper order—a soul’s long journey, drifting, learning, and remembering across lifetimes and ages. For Avarka, the world has always been full of mysteries. She was taken in, loved, and taught, yet deep inside, she always felt destined for something greater. When she decides to leave for Rindanof, the city of angels, she does not yet realize that she must not only become a warrior but also uncover the deepest layers of her own existence. The journey, however, tests not only the body but also the soul. As she comes to understand the laws of the world more deeply, she realizes that every attraction, every love, and everything we cling to was once already a part of our soul. Are we truly guided by free will, or do the memories of our past lives lead us down a familiar yet forgotten path? Beyond the borders of the known world, between humans and angels, an invisible war rages—not just with weapons, but with emotions, faith, and awareness. Avarka faces a choice: to plunge into battle or to understand that the greatest war is not fought in the outside world, but within ourselves.

In a world that has cast us out, we stand amidst the darkness. We have no land, no name, only this path. We are the shadows behind this wall. We are the forgotten guardians of the world. We are the Outcasts, and we will endure, or die on our path.

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

I don’t even believe in heaven, even though it occasionally shows up in my nightmares.

Yatim piatu di usia muda, Layla Llewellyn merasa seperti gadis paling beruntung di dunia setelah dia tinggal bersama pamannya Bill, seorang tukang kebun yang tinggal di perkebunan Arvis yang indah di Berg Empire. Bagi Layla, Arvis tampak seperti surga; Ia suka menjelajahi hutan yang luas, selalu membawa buku catatannya untuk mencatat satwa liar yang ditemuinya. Dia sangat menyukai burung-burung, mengamati mereka dengan kagum saat mereka menetas dan tumbuh dari anak ayam berbulu halus menjadi burung yang cantik. Duke Herhardt, penguasa Arvis yang muda dan tampan, juga tertarik pada burung―dan Layla. Tapi bedanya, dia tertarik pada burung karena dia suka memburunya... dan dia tertarik pada Layla karena dia suka membuatnya menangis. Jika seekor burung cantik terjebak dalam sangkar emas, mana yang akan ia pilih: kehidupan mewah atau kebebasan? PERINGATAN: Cerita ini mengandung gambaran pelecehan, trauma anak-anak, penyalahgunaan zat, dan kekerasan seksual yang mungkin membuat sebagian pembaca kesal. AUTHOR : SHOLCE

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

In the Great Chu Kingdom, demons and evils were rampant. In this world, there were martial artists, Taoists, Buddhists, demons, and spooks. Xu Bai crossed over and was up to a hellish start because he was in a bandit fortress cell. When the danger came, he found that his comprehension seemed to be a little unusual. [Observe the nameless blade marks on the wall and comprehend the Bone Breaking Blade Technique.] [Observe the forging book and comprehend the forging method] [Observe the Trigrams Sutra and comprehend the Trigrams Reckoning.] When entering the bandit fortress, Xu Bai was handcuffed with chains, and when leaving the bandit fortress, Xu Bai was carrying a ghost-headed sword. "In this world, there are many things that can be seen. I am just more observant than all of you." Xu Bai laughed.

Xu Wenping was forced into a blind date by his mother with a stunning CEO, Su Yurou, who was ten years older than him but still had a breathtaking figure and appearance. The two quickly fell in love, and everything seemed to be going well until they ended up in bed together. That was when Xu Wenping saw a photo of two women in Su Yurou's room—one was Su Yurou and the other was his ex-girlfriend from college! Xu Wenping asked, "Dear, who is this woman?" Su Yurou replied, "She is my daughter... oh wait, our daughter!" Xu Wenping was speechless. When the three of them met, Xu Wenping said with righteousness, "So what? You broke up with me, and now I'm marrying your mother. Why are you crying?"

In the darkest times, when magic is evil and what's against it is pure, when the souls were darkened and hearts were hardened, the sins have landed with the anticipated black rains, when despair claws were aggressively sharpened, to scratch the time and quickly end the days, a lost blind man in delusions, or his own reality, decided to go find his perfect self, to strengthens his will, his entity, his identity, and to find "the father" with the help of everything he sees, darkness, after his aims are achieved, he will get his revenge from whoever was in his way, which means everyone! .... or is he?

'Want to cry?' is something i came with while making a sad srory in my head, so i thought "i dont want to be the only one crying" so here we are. i will mostly upload 1 chapter long sad stories, being completly separated from each other, so the story of ch 1 has nothing to do with the story of ch 2. Maybe i will put some easter eggs but nothing more

Zephyr, a physics grad, understood the laws of the universe—the laws of motion, energy, and space-time. But so what? When he wakes up in another world, he finds that there seems to be another defining force here—Magic. It shapes reality, allowing people to bend laws to their will. But not without a cost. The world itself has to accept the existence of your magic. The world asks you, why can your magic be real? For Zephyr, who is used to laws and principles, why can his magic be real? Read as Zephyr forges his path through this world of magic, challenging its very foundations in pursuit of his own magic.

SHADOW OVER THE FINAL LINE The world crumbles beneath the pen of a cynical, brilliant writer whose drafts become reality. .oOo. In a flash, the world transformed into an arena. A mysterious System forces trials upon humanity, while enigmatic Constellations watch from above, wagering on their lives. Yun Ha-jin is a failed writer whose grim tales of the apocalypse are coming to life. His class: Apocalypse Writer. His weapon: intellect and ruthlessness. He doesn't save—he destroys. He's not a hero—he's the author of chaos. .oOo. WHAT LIES AHEAD? * Battles where cunning triumphs over strength. * Secrets hidden within his drafts, leading to the origins of the System. * A path to dominion over the world… or its utter destruction. .oOo. KEY PHRASE "If this world is my story, I will write its end."

God of Wonder, God of Light, father to the holy ones, and creator of life. Exalted above all things he and his angels were guardians of the universe. Or so they said. Humans and their fickle imagination, they worship what they cannot fathom, they follow what they cannot see. An ancient force, an elden horror. It bordered their reality. It existed amongst them yet it did not, it was everything, and it was nothing, and all that was in between. Another world, another God, another presence. This cannot be, they cannot coexist. But for a heavy price, they did. God of Wonder, God of Light. Who is holier? Who is right? God of Darkness, God of Night. Too afraid to rebel... though he might.

Giulio Felta, who met a decidedly undignified end, is reincarnated into a magical world as Leonard Noimar. Now, he must not only master the art of magic but also come to terms with his new life.

Orphaned at a young age , Layla Llewellyn feels like the luckiest girl in the world after she moves in with her uncle Bill , a gardener who lives on the scenic Arvis estate in the Berg Empire . To Layla Arvis seems like paradise ; she loves to explore the vast forest , always bringing her notebook to record the wildlife she encounters . She especially loves the birds , watching them with awe as they hatch and grow from fluffy chicks into beautiful birds . Duke Herhardt , the young , handsome lord of Arvis , is also interested in birds--- and Layla . But the difference is , he's interested in birds because he likes to hunt them.... and he's interested in Layla because he likes to make her cry . If a lovely bird is trapped in a golden cage , which will she choose : a life of luxury , or freedom ? *** The novel and cover photo are not mine .

This is for sad story lovers. A slice of life. The emotions of a teenage girl. Picking up her broken pieces of soul while carrying family truma and depression. Hold your heart tight my dear readers and let's go on this short journey with our dear female lead Lyra. Hope you all enjoy the journey. ( This is a oneshot story)

He appeared in a blink of an eye. I didn't see him when my eyes were reading the dress code and the people. Either he fell from the sky or just teleported here. As soon as my eyes landed on him, they widened at his aspect. He was wearing complete white which was complementing his silver silky hair. He gleams like shiny white armor. My eyes followed him, as he was getting closer in my direction.

The Year is 1885 of the Imperial Calendar. When the Imperial Flagship P.R.S. REAPER comes under attack, Major Derringer "Trick-Shot" Asus calls his bay handler to open his hanger so he can deploy in defense of the ship but is denied deployment. Soon after the ships Commander gives him a new task. Escort the Chalmayan Princess back to their home world of Primia.

Tony is a rough-and-tumble jack-of-all-trades with a haunted past. His encounter with Gilver, a mysterious swordsman swathed in bandages, changes his life dramatically for the worse. Tony is thrust into the dark underworld of an unsolvable case, separated from his partner and his loved ones, and pushed over the edge of desperation. Who's forcing him into a corner? What do they hope to achieve? The world of this first in a series of exciting novels connects to the thrilling smash-hit game, Devil May Cry.