Soul Steam

~~{ WSA 2025 ENTRY }~~ Ahriman wants nothing more than a normal, peaceful life. He has no interest in friends, ambitions, or anything beyond avoiding trouble. He understands how his world works, the position he holds within it, and the best way to navigate it—all for the sake of securing a life free from problems and worries. To achieve that, he lies, fakes emotions, agrees easily, and does whatever it takes to slip past conflict unnoticed. But fate has other plans. One night, he wakes up paralyzed on a riverbank, the cold air biting at his skin. He can’t remember how he got there. Panic grips him as he struggles to move, to think, to make sense of his situation. Then, from the shadows, a robed figure approaches. Ahriman calls out, desperate for help—but the figure ignores him. Instead, the man mutters something incomprehensible, a language that twists and warps in Ahriman’s ears. Before he can process what’s happening, the world plunges into darkness. The next thing he knows, he’s waking up in a hospital. They tell him he was in an accident. They tell him he’s fine. But he isn’t. Something feels wrong. Ever since that night, strange phenomena haunt his life. His dreams become too vivid—grotesque visions filled with nightmarish, otherworldly creatures. And yet, for reasons he can’t explain, they never attack him. Worse still, no matter how long he sleeps, exhaustion clings to him like a curse. It’s as if his body refuses to rest, as if something is gnawing away at him from the inside. The relentless cycle of sleepless nights and haunting dreams begins unraveling the fragile normalcy he’s spent his life protecting. And then, in one of those dreams, he meets her. A woman unlike anything else lurking in his nightmares. She doesn’t just unsettle him—she shatters him. With nothing more than her presence, she strips away the illusion he’s clung to for so long, leaving him bare before a truth he never wanted to face. His past. His mind. His very existence. Nothing is what he thought it was. And now, there is no going back.

In the year 2050, the world has transformed into a completely different and brutal place. Follow Agent Finn, a mysterious operative who will go to any lengths to complete his mission. The definition of brutality is about to change.

A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. [Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- A book about an apocalyptic world and the powers that have risen within. Following the unique blend of necromantic and Summoning abilities, with a twist that offers many more opportunities. Warnings for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed. You have been warned.

Rita woke up in the abandoned section of her school, not knowing how she got there . as time passes she found out that she was no longer alive. with the help of her ghost friend, a boy who can see ghosts, a creepy girl ,a young officer and an exorcist Rita wanders the prefecture to find out what happened to her and who took her life.

Quincy Reigns was the kid nobody noticed—until the day he died. Bullied, overlooked, and dreaming of a life beyond the torment, Quincy’s only solace was his best friend, Drake, and his secret crush on Jade North, the most beautiful girl in school. So when Jade asked him on a date, Quincy couldn’t believe his luck. But luck had nothing to do with it. Jade and her friends weren’t interested in love—they were after power. Dark magic power. And Quincy was the perfect sacrifice. Betrayed and left for dead in an abandoned church, Quincy should have been gone forever. Instead, he was reborn. A mysterious force known only as the *Spawn System* chose him, granting him unimaginable powers: the ability to manipulate shadows, summon weapons from the void, and command forces beyond human comprehension. But this gift came with a price. Quincy was no longer just a boy—he was a weapon, a wildcard in an ancient war between demons, angels, and everything in between. Now, Quincy must navigate a treacherous world of witches, archangels, and mythical creatures, all while uncovering the truth behind his transformation. Why was he chosen? What is the Spawn System hiding? And can he trust anyone—including himself—when the line between hero and monster begins to blur? As Quincy hunts for answers, he’ll face the ultimate choice: seek revenge on those who betrayed him, or rise above his pain to become something greater. But in a world where power corrupts and shadows whisper, survival might cost him his humanity.

"Auronis, the God of Justice, was betrayed by the gods and slain. Before his death, he swore to be reborn and take revenge. Thousands of years later, Hitoshi carries his soul… and the curse of his vengeance. The gods are awakening. The relics must be found. And justice will be served—no matter the cost." Can a boy control the power of a god before it consumes him?

A young man who was happy to have just finished his final exams suddenly collapses and wakes up in an unfamiliar room and from then on things just keep on getting worse...

In a world where magic and technology intertwine, Matteo awakens inside a cold, metallic pod deep underground, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Alarms blare, the distant echoes of gunfire and screams filling the air as the facility around him crumbles. Crawling from the wreckage with a broken body, he soon encounters Isis, a silent yet deadly girl with extraordinary abilities. As they navigate the ruins of the lab, hunted by unknown forces, Matteo begins to uncover the existence of Authority, Ro, and the strange, chaotic world that awaits him beyond the facility's walls.

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

Summary This story basically follow a little girl who's immortal, living life as a grave guard and capturing a lost soul. Wandering from place to place, meeting unique people, spirit of life and Angels so as the Devils. Her journey is long, as what she seeks is death. Sadly it's so hard for her because before she's not have just been given a blessing. And fortunately she made a friend along the way, although she always had a beef with. The Angel of death, Azrael. Might not so interesting, read or not is your choice. Enjoy the story. Notice❕ - Update every weekend (Sunday or Saturday) if i'm not updating it means I have a reason and will make a notice - Critic, comment and suggestions only allowed in a right manner. If not, I will make a report. - English is not my mothertounge, so sorry if there's too much grammatical error and repeated vocabulary

The eruption of a volcano took Kael, an archaeologist, in an instant. Awakening in Aetherion, where magic is real and every being is endowed with powers through a mysterious system, Kael sets out to comprehend reality. With a user guide to a strange system interface and blurred flashbacks, he reluctantly starts flipping around his mind, attempting to assemble all the information needed. Rhea, a fierce warrior from the Fire Continent, soon appears before him; she reluctantly agrees to help him get through Aetherion. As they journey onward, Kael is unlocking ancient powers, and his memories begin to intermingle with the ancient history of the world. Some time afterward, he meets a wise mage, Eldric, who tells him that Aetherion was once whole, a great catastrophe shattered it, and Kael's arrival is no mere chance; he might be the key to restoring balance. With renewed determination, Kael, alongside Rhea and Eldric, seeks the lost shards of Aetherion's power. Meanwhile, dark forces move in the shadows claiming the shards for their sinister purposes. As Kael learns more about his role, he will be forced to make a great decision-embrace his destiny and heal a dangerously fractured world or risk being consumed by the very power he now wields. The path ahead is filled with danger, but one thing is certain: Kael's adventure has begun.

Ana grew up in a home where love was an unattainable luxury. Marked by abuse and despair, her life takes a devastating turn when her father sells her to a wealthy family, stripping her of her freedom, her first love, and everything she once knew. Trapped in a world of appearances and lies, Ana clings to the illusion of love when a young man from that family becomes her only light in the darkness. But that light soon turns into shadow when she realizes he is not the savior she imagined, but a far more dangerous version of the demons she tried to leave behind. Caught in a web of manipulation, pain, and inner struggle, Ana must face her past and herself to find the strength to escape, heal, and reclaim her right to live on her own terms. A story of love, obsession, and redemption-where the scars of the soul run deeper than those on the skin.

In the shadowy depths of a sprawling city, Zang Yan, a lonely orphan with no family and no pets, struggles to survive in the harsh slums. His life changes one fateful day when he finds a mysterious item discarded in the trash. Intrigued, Zang Yan wears the strange item, only for it to transform into a radiant light one night, embedding itself deep within his consciousness and manifesting as an egg—his soul pet. As Zhang Yan learns to harness the power of his soul pet, he discovers that it is a weak, fledgling creature with immense potential. Together, they embark on a journey to grow stronger, facing numerous trials and challenges. Along the way, Zang Yan realizes he is part of an ancient prophecy that foretells a battle against the soul eaters—fearsome creatures that grow stronger with each soul they consume. With each battle and every hard-earned victory, Zang Yan and his soul pet gradually grow in strength and resilience. In a land where danger lurks around every corner and trust is hard to come by, Zang Yan must navigate treacherous alliances and face unimaginable horrors. His quest will challenge his courage, test his resilience, and ultimately shape the fate of humanity.

The story is about typical teenage students living their basic lives, filled with romance, fun actions, and drama.

the journey of man learning to walk in a new world

As the saying goes, "Hard times create strong men." It’s a phrase the Valorian nobles love to throw around, a shiny little motto they use to justify their oppression of the lower classes. Up there, near the sky, where the air is cleaner and the sun actually reaches, they live in their glittering towers, untouched by the rot that festers below. Down here, in the depths, it’s a different story. Rats gnaw on the corpses of those killed for a few dollars or maybe it was just a bar fight that went wrong, ending with one of the responsables with a bullet to the head. Who knows? Who cares? That’s just life at the lower levels. Brutal, ugly, and short. I’m one of the lucky ones, if you can call it that. Thanks to my aunt’s tireless efforts, I managed to claw my way into the Valorian Military Academy. Don’t let the fancy name fool you... it’s just a glorified cannon fodder factory. But hey, at least I get paid while I’m here, and that’s more than most lowlifes like me can say. Still, the question gnaws at me... Will I even live long enough to pay my aunt back for everything she’s done for me? Cadets like me are sent on patrols to "maintain order" in the lower districts, which is just a polite way of saying we’re thrown into the meat grinder. The mafias down here don’t care about uniforms or badges. They’ll kill you just for looking at them wrong. And today? Today’s my first time leading a small squad of cadets on patrol. We’ve been assigned to one of the "safest" areas in the lower districts... as if such a place even exists. The air is thick with the stench of decay, and the streets are lined with hollow-eyed faces that have seen too much and given up on hope. But that’s not even the worst part. No, the worst part is her.... This cheeto-headed girl!!

BERCERITA SEORANG PEMUDA BERNAMA LANG TIAN YANG INGIN KUAT KETIKA IA MELIHAT SEMUA YANG DI SAYANGINYA DI INJAK INJAK.PETUALANGAN SOLO NYA AKAN DI MULAI

In the ancient and mystical land of Eldex . Zareth Drauthar has the ability to summon souls from other world from which he gains otherworldly knowledge . Can Zareth find the secrets regarding his mother's disappearance . Can Zareth overcome the hidden Disaster!..... Can he save Eldex from the revelation of the Oracle.

The cards all contain a mystery, and a mystery is always something very dark and enchanting. There are people who want to know their fate, and there are people who are just curious. In general, the cards don't like to be teased and they don't know what to joke about. Sometimes there are some things, it's best not to know too much. So the card you chose, what is it?

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Many Billions of years ago before the Humanes, Inhumanes, Beast, Giants, Nymphs and many other existence of life. A Great war occured before the world was ever created, between A Divine being and the Destroyer of the world. After the war. The Divine being sealed the defeated Destroyer, trapping it forever into the bottomless hole in a far away world were the Dragons were once the rulers with their sole enemies the Immortals. After sealing the Destroyer in their world the weakened Divine being promised to come back whenever the Destroyer releases itself before fading away. This leads us to a Billion years after when the Dragons were hibernating and the immortals were no were to be seen again, a new existence arise, in it was an orphaned traveler, ironically even before he was born, he is the sole purpose of the destruction of the world who will be used by the Destroyer now called the Beast in the bottomless hole. Strangely the traveler was emotionally connected to a Princess having strongly felt it in their Souls through their hearts, whom along side with the traveler by prophecy will fight the Beast in the bottomless hole for hundred days. Will they win or will things turn around?

"Uncover the secrets of the past, unleash the danger of the present." Bound by fate and Jack’s desperate need for freedom, Noel is thrust into a world of secrets, deception, and danger and powers. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that Spectra is more than just an organization-a group that transcends usual circumstances. As they join forces to uncover the truth, they must navigate treacherous secrets, lies, and their own forbidden attraction. Will they survive to uncover the truth, or will the shadows of Spectra silence them forever?"

In a world affected by a mysterious force known as "Prana", humanity has evolved to heights considered superhuman. Aldiyar Khalimbekov, a 24 year old college dropout, tries to live normally in this world, taking care of his 15 year old sister Mary. However, unable to find a job, he befriends a French widow named Euphrasie and a strange amnesiac called Leth. Together, the four are suddenly thrusted into a new world, their lives forever changing after meeting a mysterious old man..