The Two Thousand Yard Stare

A man who made a vow was the one I had only met a few times and he was my brother-in-law. - Fransisca Indah I swore to be loyal to her, the woman who was supposed to be my sister-in-law. - Adrian Aditama

*This is likely not well written, also not beta read* A young boy finds himself in a world he does not know of, his journey begins in a jail cell which he then finds out he has to fight to survive. As time goes on, he starts to learn more about the world and why he's there through someone

Many things have changed, in the thousands of years of Stillera's history. Wars waged, countries razed, prosperity and destitution walking hand in hand throughout the centuries. But one thing that has remained a constant, are the Rifts. They harbor within them unfathomable horror, creatures that have flooded into the world of Stillera time and again. However, for the first time in a long time, Stillera seems to have reached an uneasy equilibrium with the terrors of the Rift, people with abilities that rival the monstrosities seeking to destroy them rising up to defend their home. But, in an unremarkable forest, in an unmarked lab, a creature has been born. Grown from the dark flesh of the Rift. And all it knows is hunger. After all, as those in Stillera have come to know... The Abyss has a tendency to stare back.

Lin Kai, Betrayed. Alone. Destined for greatness. After Lin Kai's family is brutally massacred, a young noble is thrust into a ruined sect, mocked and underestimated by all. But within his despair, he unlocks the Eternal Sword Sanctuary, a vast celestial domain where infinite sword techniques and enlightenment await. As Lin Kai hones his craft and rises through the ranks, he sets out to rebuild the fallen sect, uncover the truth behind his family’s slaughter, and carve his name into history. Rival sects, deadly tournaments, and a path to the Thousand Realms await him. Will he ascend to glory or fall like those before him?

Fate can change in seconds—just like it did for Ira and Yuven. One moment, Ira was on her way to college, and Yuven was in his royal court; the next, their places were swapped. modernity.

On new years day of the year 2080. An announcement was played in every country in the world. " It has been 2 decades since WW3 and we are here to say that the world has finally recovered from the great tragedy." " We the Government of The United Nations of the Americas, European Unions, The Nations of Africa, The Asia Alliance, , and Australia is here to announce that we, with the other countries of the world, have come together to create a revolutionary New VR Game called God's Playgrounds!" "Starting tomorrow stasis pods will become available for purchase. And government-provided pods will come out in 1 months time!" " God's Playgrounds will be activated in 1 week!" **** Hello user you have been given the calamity level Talent Twin Body and Soul. You are the 600th person who received the 1000 calamity talents. " Interesting, does that mean I would be the only person in the world to have two accounts?" Join the journey of both the Demon and the Angel. The Villain and yet at the same time the hero who's out to kill the villain. Fellow his journey in the Strange game called God's Playgrounds and find out the secrets that it's hiding. (The cover art does not belong to me and the credit is to the artist who created it. If the artist wants me to take it down, contact me and I'll take it down.)

A thousand deaths is many, but is it truly? Millions die in war, tens of thousands from a simple fall, and hundreds from various unexplained causes. But think about the way a single death feels, a parent lost?a child? What about those taken from you by another, or unnaturally? The story behind a death can be heart breaking. I aim only to tell the stories, nothing more, nothing less.

This is the Story about a Teen whose fate was gonna change totally during uncovering the mysteries but little did he knew he was gonna be the greatest mystery in the history of this Universe.

Shifting Steel Knighthood was considered to be a relatively powerful Knighthood until they were besieged by more than ten knighthoods that had different and complementary techniques. They fought to the death to save their nation, nonetheless, they were outnumbered and unprepared. A 12-year-old, hot-headed, and tantrum-throwing boy was burdened with the mission to save his family and his nation as a whole by gathering bits of ancient items stolen by the invaders and returning them to an ancient ruin where they belonged. Failure to do so will doom everyone in his nation. Sadly, he might be a never-seeing genius but the world is filled with danger that he alone can't explore it.  Coupled with his genius intellect, outstanding battle talent and a talking Portable Tower that serves as a guide, he built his knight squire and embarked on a journey with resolve, dead or alive, to save his people. ****** This world of Knights has a code of living which serves to weaken them and also empower them.

Title: The Blacksmith of a Thousand Tales Reyn, a young blacksmith, was reborn into a magical world with the skills and passion he had in his previous life. Raised as the son of a humble blacksmith and a cook in the bustling city of Greyhold, Reyn has a deep love for crafting weapons and an admiration for the legendary creations of his former world. Unbeknownst to his peers, his past life’s knowledge and the influence of anime and video games inspire his every forge. Now, with the ability to imbue his creations with magical properties, Reyn dreams of crafting legendary weapons and sharing his masterpieces with the world. When Reyn is gifted a mysterious book of runes by his childhood friend Liora, his journey into the world of adventurers begins. As he hones his skills, he crafts magical weapons inspired by his favorite stories and games, including replicas of iconic swords. He builds a reputation for his ingenuity, even earning the trust of a seasoned adventurer named Garret, who commissions him to forge the legendary Buster Sword. Despite his growing fame, Reyn keeps a low profile, determined to protect his craft and prevent his work from falling into the wrong hands. Alongside Liora, Garret, and other new friends, Reyn embarks on a path of exploration, crafting divine weapons for worthy adventurers while uncovering the deep secrets of the world. As he faces challenges that test his skills, his bonds with those around him grow stronger, and he finds himself at the center of a larger mystery — one that could alter the fate of the Empire of Caelum forever. The story of Reyn, the Blacksmith of a Thousand Tales, is one of magic, adventure, and the forging of not just weapons, but the bonds that will define his destiny.

Quinn is a young woman with a heart full of dreams. She falls deeply in love with Leo right after catching a glimpse of him. However, the happiness of her newfound love soon turns bitter as Leo’s cold demeanor and harsh ways leave her love unreturned. Bound by marriage yet worlds apart, Quinn must navigate the pain of unrequited love, battling her emotions and the challenges of a strained relationship. "The Marriage of Two Strangers" is a heart-wrenching tale of survival, sacrifice, and longing for a connection that may never come.

Ethan Carter wakes up every morning in a new body, living an entirely different life. One day, he’s a young girl on the bustling streets of Tokyo; the next, an elderly fisherman in a remote village. From wealthy tycoons to struggling artists, criminals, and even children, each day plunges Ethan into a fresh identity with no warning and no escape. Confused and desperate for answers, Ethan realizes that fragments of memories connect these lives. Piecing together these clues, he discovers an enigmatic force controlling his existence, compelling him to uncover a deeper truth hidden within the lives he inhabits. But as he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, Ethan learns the cost of his journey may be greater than he ever imagined. Each life carries a lesson, but will he find the strength to bear the burdens of a thousand souls while keeping his own humanity intact? "The Man Who Lived a Thousand Lives" is a gripping exploration of identity, humanity, and the threads that bind us across space and time.

It's a romantic novel about two different people falling in love .

A Korean who chose Karate over Taekwondo while deciding to change his life, a young Teen Mixed Martial artist who has the weight of his father's expectations, a Latin Immigrant who recently got citizenship yet still unable to get pass the hardship of a colored individual, a German Orphan who finds himself in the hardships of picking enjoyments of youth over studies. In short, four troubled teens in first year high school, running through the struggles of teen life and it's hundreds or thousands of problems it gives to these individuals. Reigning from Missouri, a story of 90's and Delinquents, presents FIST. ============ P. S. If you guys and gals find any mistakes like spelling, origin, sources, and history then I don't blame because I'm writing this using stacked knowledge (or my limited knowledge of the 90's). Any place, names, Ideas, and etc that might be real here, I can only say.... I don't mostly have knowledge and I'm not accountable for it, sincerely these are Ideas that popped up from my head or searched/researched in the internet for an acceptable amount for the story only ============= (all works from real life; music, famous names, companies, or famous people will be refered different or have a weird off brand name, also my main cast of characters and some places that I have come up the name with are just ideas of my young self back in the pandemic, the works done from Chpt. 1-19 are made during that period before going back to finish school, the rest of it are written after finishing junior high)

It was dark, very dark, an empty space, and in its midst, a voice, a strangely soothing voice, talking to me, me?, talking...to me? is this a dream?, am I.....asleep?

God and has forsaken the world, and now it is starting to rot. The demons ravage the lands of Earth, growing ever stronger, threatening all existents of creation. As if matters weren't bad enough, God is dying and his followers have forsaken his teachings. To save God and all of creation, the archangel, Angis, sends the angels Aaron and Eris down to Earth to regain the trust of their followers and raise an army to stop the demon army's onslaught. But in order to descend to Earth they must give up their powers and become "human". After giving up their powers and descending to Earth, the fallen angels must learn how to regain their powers, all the while the demons slaughter and pillage all living creatures and their lands. As Aaron and Eris walk this horrific and deadly path, they learn that the world is not all that holy as God said it to be, in fact it's much darker than they imagined. None the less, they must raise an army and defeat the demon lord to protect what they hold most dear or else the world will be lost. Or so they think.

Kat grumbled a little before reluctantly quieting down, allowing Lucian speak. He continued, his eyes locking onto hers. "The second thing the mark does is tie your fate to the Kelpie's. I injured it badly. stabbed it in the back and it's neck. If it dies because of those wounds, you will die too." She felt a cold shock wash over her. "What? That's insane! Why would I die if it dies?" "The mark it put on you," Lucian explained, his hands never stopping their motion with the pen. "As the Kelpie suffers, so will you. It's dying now, and if it succumbs to its injuries, you'll follow soon after." "Wow, Katherine, way to go. You really outdid yourself," Kat muttered to herself, taking a deep breath. "Seeing a wet horse despite the dry weather wasn't enough for you to think something was wrong." "You saw it wet?" Lucian asked, his eyebrows frowning slightly. "Huh?... Yeah, is something wrong with that?" Kat asked, wondering why the horse being wet was more important to him at the moment than her dying. Lucian didn't say anything but just stared at the girl in front of him. 'There is something more to her, I just can't tell what it is' he thought. To further confirm his suspicion, he moved closer to Kat, closing the distance between them. He reached for the shoulder of her dress and pulled it down. The sudden action startled Kat. She exclaimed, "What do you think you are doing, pervert? Get away from me!" She tried hitting him, but she barely had the strength to sit up, let alone push him away. Lucain paused, staring at her bare shoulder. Kat followed his gaze and gasped. "What is that?" she asked, her voice trembling. On her shoulder was a strange mark, like a tattoo of a hoof print with foreign writing within it. Lucain hummed thoughtfully, his expression still impassive. 'As I thought, she shouldn't be able to see it, but she can. That's unusual for a human.' Kat frantically tried to wipe the mark off. "Why won't it come off?" "That's the Kelpie's mark," He pointed out, his tone remained indifferent. Panic surged through Kat. She hadn't just narrowly escaped death; it was now chasing her, bound to her by an invisible tether. "Is there any way to break the bond...mark whatever it is? I don't want to die," she asked desperately, her eyes searching Lucian's for any sign of hope. Lucian's expression stayed the same. "I don't intend to let you die so soon," he said. "We can replace the Kelpie's bond with another bond." Kat clung to this glimmer of hope. "How do we do that?" she asked, leaning forward, eager for a solution. "It requires a new bond, a stronger one that can override the Kelpie's," Lucian explained, his demeanor calm and composed. Before she could ask what he meant, Lucian reached out and gently pecked her on the forehead. Kat froze, completely caught off guard by the unexpected action. The brief contact sent a jolt through her, and she barely had time to react before he pulled her into a gentle embrace, careful not to hurt her already pained body. Her mind raced, trying to process the sudden shift from their conversation to this intimate moment. The warmth of his embrace contrasted sharply with the cold fear that had gripped her moments before. She caught the scent of rosewood and felt his firm body against hers, making her heart skip a beat. "What are you doing?" she whispered, her voice shaky. Kat's heart pounded in her chest. She felt Lucian's face bury itself in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. His grip on her waist tightened slightly. She winced as she felt a sharp pain. Lucian's fangs sank into her neck, causing her to gasp and grip his shoulder, her fingers digging into his shoulder.... **** disclaimer: cover not mine.

Within a Dark cave, a young man embarks on a journey that will change his life forever and his destiny. With a stone in his hand and the power to change everything he is left with no choice but to kill and evolve until he can uncover the truth. With the memories of a mercenary now implanted into his head, he struggles to adjust to his new world as he learns about his new powers and how to control them.

Valerie lives down the street with his only sister Kayla. They have been living a life of poverty ever since their parents separated, leaving them to suffer and bear the consequences of their mistakes. Things weren't looking well for them but Val strived to take care of his sister, throwing aside his bright future, and painstakingly catering for her like a father would. But everything crumbled the day he found out that his sister was suffering from a terrible sickness that required an urgent surgery. On the cause of his quest to find a helper or perhaps money to save his dear sister, he meets him. A man... Or rather, a monster. He was the son of the most richest man in the capital. Alexander Blackwood — The heir of 'Choice Entertainment Industry' and an underworld Lord, a man rumored to have a heart as strong as a stone. This is what people believe or it is what they were forced to believe... What happens when this man isn't who they thought he is?! ---- A fateful yet unexpected encounter leaves this two falling deeply and deeply in a formidable love.

"City of Two Worlds" In the divided city of Blizzel, where the elite live above in gleaming towers and the desperate struggle for survival below in the Techno Canyon, the gap between the two worlds grows ever wider. At the heart of it all is the Energy Tower — the city’s lifeblood, an ancient and powerful structure that keeps the lights on, but also hides dark secrets about its true purpose. Elián, a young engineer from the lower city, is haunted by the death of his sister, Ana, who died in a factory explosion covered up by the government. With no answers, Elián seeks justice, determined to uncover the truth behind the system that failed her and countless others. As the city begins to tremble under the weight of its own corruption, Elián’s path crosses with Oleg, the charismatic leader of the underground rebel group "RadioTapok." Oleg’s songs, filled with hidden messages of resistance, fuel the fires of rebellion in the lower city. Together with his newfound allies, Elián discovers that the Energy Tower is not just a source of power, but a weapon — a ticking time bomb waiting to tear the city apart. On the other side of the divide, Laena, a brilliant but conflicted scientist from the upper city, is also drawn to the tower’s dark secrets. As she uncovers the true nature of her family’s involvement in the tower’s creation, she is forced to question everything she has ever known about her world. As Elián, Laena, and Oleg forge uneasy alliances, the city begins to unravel. With betrayal, secrets, and the clash of two worlds, the struggle for control of Blizzel becomes a battle not just for survival, but for the future of the entire city. Will they be able to stop the impending disaster before it’s too late? Or will their efforts be crushed under the weight of the powers that control Blizzel? In this city of shadows and light, no one is safe, and nothing is as it seems.

What's going to happen? I don't know yet!

Ninety percent of the stories are adapted from real experiences.

She had experienced the Battle of Changping and witnessed the pitting of hundreds of thousands of people. She had led the Great Qin Iron Cavalry and fought against the six kingdoms to win the world. She had seen the world divided into three parts and the mountains and rivers shattered. She had also heard the curling sound of the zither in Longzhong. She had been drunk in the Chaste Guan Dynasty, and how was the ancient female emperor? She was freshly dressed, also had a feather fan and silk scarf. She has been a farmer and a teacher. But no one knows, such a person, live for two thousand years.

Emily, a young girl, is trapped in a toxic home environment with her father and stepmother, who constantly belittle and abuse her. Her life is a constant struggle to maintain her sanity and sense of self. Emily's father remarried after her mother's supposed death, but Emily's never accepted her stepmother. As Emily navigates her treacherous home life, she begins to uncover secrets about her mother's past and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Her desire for revenge against her father and stepmother grows, but she's also desperate to find the truth about her mother.

Megan and Diego have always been at odds. From their first encounter in high school, their personalities clashed like oil and water. Megan, a headstrong artist, values creativity and independence, while Diego, a pragmatic business-minded individual, prioritizes structure and success. Over the years, their rivalry intensified, marked by passive-aggressive encounters against each other. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover that their parents have orchestrated an arranged marriage between them, believing that their differing strengths will create the perfect partnership. Both are initially outraged, seeing the arrangement as a prison sentence rather than a union. Megan dreams of escaping her traditional upbringing, while Diego resents the idea of being tied down by someone he cannot stand.