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Atticus [BL]

“Evil God of the Universe, You are in every space and time. Present in every dimension of reality and govern the darkness of our world. Oh, almighty Atticus! Hear our plea and grant us your presence tonight, awaken my Lord!” The rain had completely stopped and the strong gale had subsided into the fading raindrops. The night had turned eerily silent and only the sizzling and cackling of the fire entered their ears. Suddenly, they all felt like floating from their feet despite setting foot on the watery, hard ground, as if they were traversing into space. The darkness of the night gradually turned darker, enveloping them, morphing into everyone, like a void eating them slowly. Sequentially, their breathing turned oddly slower. Despite exaggeratedly inhaling air to breathe, it was to no avail, as if a higher entity was limiting them from breathing. Nolan felt his throat and tried to open his mouth to gasp more air but failed. Everyone but him was in a state of indignation and panic as they struggled to breathe to fill their lungs with air. Nolan tried to calm his heart. He closed his eyes and stopped inhaling air in pure panic, instead, he put his heartbeat and breathing into a rhythm. It was hard at first, but after a minute, he found his breathing gradually went stable. His whole being was in pure anticipation of what was going to happen next. After a couple more minutes, the storm completely subsided, the night turned to normal. Nolan remained standing, taking in his surroundings with his eyes closed. Everything turned silent. The eerie atmosphere and the crackling of the fire from the hay figure didn’t even enter his ears. Nolan waited for a couple more minutes, his breathing turning normal. He was reluctant to open his eyes, afraid he might ruin their ritual. “It’s alright now, Young Master. You can open your eyes now.” Nolan’s breathing hitched. He jolted on his feet as he fluttered his eyes open. “Atticus? W-why are you here?” The butler, standing in front of him, a raincoat hung on his arm, smiled. “I am everywhere, Young Master, in order to best serve you.” **** Atticus, a demi-god from the underworld, was cast out of his parents' realm and banished to the human world. The reason? He had yet to give them any grandchildren. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and is purely the product of my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or beliefs is entirely coincidental. The intention is not to disrespect or diminish any faith or tradition, but rather to explore ideas within a fictional context. Reader discretion is advised.
lazyferret · 13.8K Views

Bitter Rivalry, Forbidden Desire

In the tumultuous realm of " ," follow the gripping tale of Jessica, a spirited farmer's daughter, and Prince Raye, the enigmatic heir to the throne of Avaloria. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque village and a majestic castle, their lives intertwine in a story of bitter rivalry, forbidden desire, and the transformative power of love. From their first encounter at the annual Harvest Festival, Jessica and Prince Raye are locked in a battle of wills fueled by generations of animosity between their families. Their interactions are laced with barbs and insults, their hearts hardened by the bitter feud that has torn their kingdom apart for centuries. But beneath the surface of their mutual disdain lies a forbidden attraction that neither can ignore. As they clash like titans in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, their hearts are pulled inexorably towards each other, their animosity giving way to a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Yet, their love is forbidden by the rigid constraints of society and the expectations of their warring families. Caught between duty and desire, Jessica and Prince Raye must navigate treacherous waters as they struggle to reconcile their feelings with the bitter rivalry that divides them. As they grapple with their own inner demons and the machinations of those who seek to tear them apart, Jessica and Prince Raye are forced to confront the true nature of their feelings and the sacrifices they are willing to make for love. In a world where loyalties are tested and alliances are shattered, "Bitter Rivalry, Forbidden Desire" is a riveting tale of enemies-to-lovers romance, where passion and betrayal collide in a battle for the heart's true desires. Join Jessica and Prince Raye on a journey of redemption, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love as they discover that sometimes, the greatest love stories are born from the ashes of conflict.
ICONICGYAL · 17.7K Views

Between Wings

“In a house divided by status, secrets, and the whisper of wings, freedom feels as distant as the stars.” When Laura Charles takes a position at the prestigious Wyndham Estate, she plans to keep her head down, her past hidden, and her heart untangled. Among the polished silver and immaculate halls, she’s determined to play her part as the perfect lady's maid: quiet, diligent, and invisible. But nothing at Wyndham is as simple as it seems. From Amber, the exuberant housemaid, to Mrs. Hobbs, the sharp and rigid housekeeper, the servants' hall brims with personalities as complex as the estate itself. Among them is Aleksi, a towering, sharp-tongued footman whose presence stirs something Laura can't quite define. As their paths cross in unexpected ways, sparks fly—not of romance but of class tension and sharp disdain. Yet beneath the barbs and silences lies an unsettling intensity that neither can fully ignore. Meanwhile, the estate hides more than just its opulent splendor. Foreign servants whisper in a language Laura doesn’t understand, and the weight of expectations crushes everyone under the roof, noble or not. In a world where every glance and gesture is a battle for survival, trust becomes a dangerous luxury, and the line between ally and enemy blurs. As the seasons shift and the stakes rise, Laura finds herself trapped between two wings: the strict confines of duty and the yearning for something more—freedom, perhaps, or even love. But how far will she go to protect herself when her heart and her carefully constructed walls are both at risk of crumbling? Between Wings is a tale of class, romance, and survival, where every choice is fraught with danger and even the smallest kindness can have far-reaching consequences. For fans of slow-burn romance, rich historical drama, and characters navigating a world determined to define them, this is a story of transformation and defiance against all odds.
_quillotine · 85 Views

Lever de l'Alpha Obscur

[COMPLET - GAGNANT SILVER 8 000 $USD : Compétition Loup-garou 2022] Zev avançait vers elle, toute la beauté brutale et éclatante, menton baissé et ces yeux perçants incroyables fixés sur elle. Il ne s'arrêta qu'à un souffle d'elle et bloqua sa vue de tous les autres mâles du cercle. Ses yeux se baissèrent sur sa bouche tandis qu'il se penchait, son murmure jouant sur sa peau. « Tu. Es. À. Moi. » Sa voix profonde vibrait dans son ventre alors que les hurlements de la meute de loups s'élevaient derrière lui pour se répercuter à travers les montagnes de Thana, tandis que les autres Chimères contestaient sa revendication. Luttant contre l'envie de caresser son large torse nu avec ses mains tremblantes, Sasha se força à incliner la tête et à lever un sourcil. « Si audacieux pour un jeune loup qui vient de trouver ses crocs. » Les autres mâles rugirent de rire. Ignorant leurs railleries, les yeux de Zev pétillèrent et il se pencha encore plus près, la barbe naissante sur sa mâchoire la chatouillant alors qu'il souriait. « Si audacieuse pour une humaine qui connaît déjà le plaisir de souffler mon nom. » Elle frissonna lorsque ses dents effleurèrent son oreille. ***** Juste quelques jours après que Sasha se soit donnée à son amour d'enfance, il disparut. Cinq ans plus tard, dans une sombre rue de la ville, Zev revint - avec le danger à ses trousses. Zev est une Chimère : Moitié humain, moitié loup. Fabriqué dans un laboratoire de recherche sécurisé, son existence est un secret. Mais quand les hommes puissants qui l'ont créé tentent de tuer la seule femme qui ait jamais fait chanter son cœur, Zev rompt leur laisse et l'emmène dans le monde brutal et caché des clans Chimères. Déchirée entre l'attraction magnétique de son premier amour et la douloureuse trahison de sa disparition, Sasha essaie de garder Zev à distance. Mais lorsqu'ils atteignent cet univers mystérieux, Zev découvre qu'en son absence, les humains ont pris le contrôle et ont volé presque toutes les femelles. Les Chimères meurent - et Zev n'est plus l'Alpha. Maintenant, Zev doit combattre son propre peuple pour gagner le droit de s'accoupler avec son unique amour. Peut-il lui prouver que sa promesse de longue date de protéger son cœur, ainsi que son corps, était vraie ? Ou bien les humains traverseront-ils les mondes pour chasser le loup et séparer les amants pour toujours ? [Contenu mature, pas d'agression sexuelle] Image de couverture par Aenaluck et utilisée avec permission et droits d'auteur rémunérés. Découvrez plus d'art magnifique et soutenez l'artiste sur www.patreon.com/aenaluck
AimeeLynn · 80.3K Views

Where The Killers Hide

It was raining outside. I could barely see the figure in front of me. I knew that the figure was a man. Tall, arms at his side not scared at the fact that I was pointing a gun at him. But then again you could never see anything in Errlings Bay. It was always rainy and gloomy here. But the recent death made it even more gloomier. After the death of her father Esmes moves back to her mothers hometown Erllings bay in Portland. Where it never ceases to rain and the sky is never clear. “Perfect for a serial killer”. Esme jokingly says. Not realizing there is an actual serial killer lurking about. She after a long first day at school and an awful interaction with a classmate that leaves her locked in a closet until nightfall. Leads to her encounter with the serial killer. A man dressed in all black in the dark and heavy rain holding what seemed to be an axe and Esme with a gun and by gun she means a toy. She ends up in the hospital with a black eye and a broken leg and a Nolan Whitlock with the same outfit on as the serial killer. There is a serial killer in Errlings Bay just not the man Esme met in the rain. Turns out Nolan Whitlock wasn’t the only person there. Along with his best friend Axel Weston, his best friend and partner in crime who are tracking down the serial killer. With the funds running out for their club and serial killer growing more and more confident. Nolan and Axel ask for Esmes help who’s skilled in biology and taking photos of things. Together the trio find themselves in mystery and horror. Some mysteries from unsolved cases and some horror from local people. After twist after twist. Some of the cases ending in the trio getting injured. They all weigh whether or not they wish to continue. The more they solve the more they're in danger. Will the trio solve the case of the errling bay serial killer or will they die trying.
J3mi · 1.2K Views

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
slowestcook · 702K Views

Trash Movie World : Ascension Beyond the Screen

John is a 45-year-old middle-aged man, an African who is still single and hasn't gotten married yet. He keeps getting into relationships, but they always end in breakups. John has never found a true life partner, so he's just living life as it comes. He works at a club all night and sleeps for 3-4 hours during the day. That's how his life has been going. However, he's become extremely addicted to one thing—watching movies, series, and anime. Whatever salary John earns, he spends half of it on watching movies and series, while the rest goes toward rent and food. He also has an idol—Christopher Nolan. John is crazy about Nolan's movies and has watched every one of them multiple times. One day, he goes to watch a movie by his favorite director, and at the end, he closes his eyes in shock. Suddenly, he finds himself in another world, in someone else's body, equipped with a system. At first, the system gives him a mission to direct a movie. John, taking the mission seriously, assumes the Titan world is just like Earth—without supernatural powers—and starts working on completing the mission. But then... "System, does this world have supernatural powers?" [Yes, it does.] "Just give me a damn mission that grants me superpowers and fuck this useless mission !" ---------------------+-------------------- Disclaimer The story is going to be amazing! Add it to your library, and if you all start enjoying it, I'll keep posting chapters more frequently. Tags : #Action ,#Adventure #System #Mystry , #Romance ,#OP MC
CK_504 · 16K Views

FROM ERROR TO RESOLUTION

Losing access to my Bitcoin wallet after misplacing my private keys was an overwhelming experience. My hard-earned cryptocurrency seemed lost forever, leaving me panicked and unsure of what to do. After trying every method I could find online, nothing worked. I felt hopeless—until I discovered DIGITAL RESOLUTION SERVICES, a team specializing in recovering lost digital assets. At first, I was hesitant to trust anyone, but their testimonials and reputation convinced me to reach out. From the beginning, their professionalism and understanding reassured me. They carefully analyzed my case, explaining their process in detail. Using advanced blockchain forensics and recovery techniques, they traced my transaction history and reconstructed the necessary data to restore my access. Within days, they had successfully recovered my Bitcoin. Seeing my balance return to my wallet was an immense relief, and I couldn’t have done it without their expertise. DIGITAL RESOLUTION SERVICES not only solved my problem but kept me informed every step of the way, showing incredible dedication and skill. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t hesitate to contact DIGITAL RESOLUTION SERVICES. They’re reliable, transparent, and truly exceptional at what they do. Contact DIGITAL RESOLUTION SERVICES: WEBSITE: https://digitalresolutionservices.com EMAIL: digitalresolutionservices@myself.com WHATSAPP: +1 (361) 260-8628 Sincerely, Margaret Nolan
Margaret_Nolan_1706 · 347 Views

Arch Mage’s Stress Free Life after Reincarnation

Marduk, a retired archmage of the Intergalactic Association of Mages and Witches, has lived for a thousand years. After centuries of mastering magic, his position as the dean of the Galactic Academy of Magic has only left him frustrated and bored, dealing with hormonal students and their overbearing parents. Desperate for something new, Marduk turns to experimenting with forbidden magic—dark magic of souls and light magic of reincarnation. In a catastrophic moment, he opens a black hole and is sucked into it, finding himself reincarnated in the body of a comatose nobleman’s son, Nolan Anderson. Nolan, the fifteen-year-old heir of the powerful Duke Alpheus Anderson, had been bedridden for months, his weak soul unable to withstand the immense natural power his body possessed. When Nolan’s soul fades away, Marduk’s strong soul takes over, reviving the body but leaving the archmage in a world both familiar and alien—a world where magic and technology coexist in harmony. Now living as Nolan in a society where monarchy still reigns supreme, Marduk is free from the shackles of his former responsibilities. He has a new life, a new body, and an opportunity to experience all the joys he was denied in his previous existence. Determined to live life to the fullest, Marduk—now Nolan—embarks on a journey to make friends, find love, and use his vast magical knowledge to aid his new family, while navigating the complexities of a society that thrives on equality, technological advancement, and magical power. However, this new world holds its own challenges and secrets. As Marduk adjusts to his new life, he finds himself drawn to Nova Bright, the brilliant yet emotionally distant grandson of the Grand Duke. Their paths cross, and what starts as a chance encounter at a party becomes the beginning of a slow-burning romance that will challenge both their hearts and the world around them. In a world where magic and science blend seamlessly, Marduk must balance his desire for a carefree life with the responsibility of his newfound identity, while discovering the possibilities of love that had eluded him for so long.
I_am_Lazzyyy · 11.8K Views

The Broken Princess

The kingdom of Aethel shimmers under the midday sun, its opulent castle a testament to the legacy of its rulers. At the heart of this gilded fortress resides Princess Anya, a young woman sculpted into the epitome of royal perfection. From a young age, Anya's smile has been practiced to radiant precision, her every action a display of unwavering obedience. Yet, beneath the flawless facade, a flickering flame of curiosity and longing tugs at her heart, a yearning for a life beyond the carefully choreographed existence she's been forced to accept. Anya's world is upended when her father, the King, announces her arranged marriage to Prince Darius of a neighboring kingdom. Anya accepts the news with her characteristic poise, but a thrill of anticipation and unease settles over her. A new kingdom, a new life – perhaps it holds the chance for something more than just duty. However, as Anya and Darius embark on their journey to his domain, the prince's charming facade begins to crack, revealing a colder, more calculating man beneath. The veneer of a loving marriage crumbles faster than a sandcastle in a storm. Darius's indifference morphs into a calculated cruelty that thrives on Anya's silence. He revels in subtle jabs and public humiliations, chipping away at Anya's spirit with each barb. Yet, through it all, Anya remains the picture of stoicism, her smile a weapon against the emotional warfare that has become her waking life. Tragedy strikes when Anya discovers she is pregnant, a glimmer of hope in the darkness of her marriage. But this hope is shattered when she suffers a devastating miscarriage, one that is revealed to be the result of a calculated act of poison. Anya's grief is compounded by the betrayal, as she learns that Darius, with his mistress Esme, orchestrated the loss of her child. The death of Anya's unborn child marks the end of the obedient princess and the birth of a woman hardened by betrayal and determined to seek justice. Anya begins to shed her role as a passive observer, educating herself in the ways of court politics and forging alliances with disgruntled nobles. Her transformation is aided by the arrival of Princess Genevieve, Darius's younger sister, who proves to be an unexpected ally in Anya's quest for vengeance. As Anya and Genevieve's bond deepens, they hatch a daring plan to expose Darius's cruelty and corruption. During a grand celebratory feast, Anya and Genevieve orchestrate a series of revelations that shatter Darius's carefully constructed image. #Yuri #Princess #betrayl #love #heartbreak #romance #cute #lovelife #lovestory #relationship #commitment
GigiBlack · 10.4K Views
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