Closely Knit

Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

Eleanor finds a map in her attic.... but something isn't right... The map didn't have any geography, but the blueprint of her very own house with symbols leading her to hidden messages.... To what? Where? Why?

After a painful breakup and years of sacrificing her dreams, Artist Grace Montgomery seeks a fresh start in a small coastal town, inheriting her late grandmother's old cottage. She's determined to rebuild not only the home but her own life. What she didn't expect is to find herself drawn to Ethan Walker, a handsome contractor and a single father with walls as high as her own. He still grieves the loss of his wife. but he focused his life on raising his eight year old daughter, Maya and staying emotionally guarded. While Ethan restores Grace's cottage sparks fly, but both are too cautious to let their guard down. Along the line, Maya had passion for art and bonded well with Grace. While Grace works closely with Ethan, a slow-burning romance begins to develop. However, past wounds, unspoken fears and the unexpected return of Grace's ex-financé Liam Carter. He threatened to keep them apart. In the end, they must decide whether to let the past define them or take a chance of love and a future together. Will they take the chance on each other? Or will fear, their pasts and doubt keep them apart?

It's your exclusive stories; in the stories, you can imagine you did this with whoever you love. First story about anonymous online love with your boss~ (18+) It's about daily life. There will be second, third......

In the endless field, there blooms a single white flower. I have watched it sway in the wind, delicate and untouchable, dreamed of tracing its petals with my fingertips, of holding it close—so close it could never escape me. And one fateful evening, beneath the quiet moonlight, I reached out and plucked it for my own. —————————— Remember to support me and my story with your love and care, friends! ;)

After a failed suicide attempt, the 23-year-old debt-ridden school dropout — Nick Lewis, receives an invitation. [Become the Top Idol, and you shall be granted your deepest desire]. He accepts the invitation and becomes a ‘Pointer’, who can purchase talents and invest in his S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes with V-points. But to earn V-points… Nick's eyes darted between Johan and the 200 dollars, his brow knitted with suspicion and confusion. "...What?" Johan glanced at his friends and smugged. "You heard me. The game is simple, actually. I will add $200 for every piece of clothing you take off.” Nick stood up and spoke firmly, "I have to ask you to leave." Just as he was about to force the group out of the store, a female voice spoke in his mind, with the contents of her words remaining at the forefront of his memory! [Task: Participate in Johan's strip game.] [Reward: 2 v-points.] [Optional: Win the game (+8 v-points).]

University Girl Love Romance Fah has always lived life on a well-planned path-good grades, close-knit friends, and a future that seems certain. At university, she has everything she needs, including Phat, the boy who has always been by her side. But when Nara, a mysterious transfer student with a guarded past, enters her world, something shifts. At first, it's subtle-a lingering glance, an unspoken tension, a question left unanswered. But as their lives begin to intertwine, Fah finds herself drawn to Nara in a way she doesn't understand... or maybe refuses to admit. As whispers spread across campus and friendships are tested, Fah must confront the truth she's been avoiding. But the closer she gets to Nara, the more she realizes-some feelings cannot be ignored, and some choices cannot be undone. In a world where expectations define everything, will Fah have the courage to listen to her own heart? A slow-burn, emotionally charged university romance that explores love, identity, and the fear of falling for the unexpected.

Hello! This is my first attempt at writing a novel, so I expect there may be some mistakes along the way. I would be very grateful if you could highlight any errors, as your feedback would be incredibly helpful for my development as a writer. Thank you for taking the time to check out my story; your support means a great deal to me. In this tale, we explore a world where the most powerful beings are as small as ants. The story follows the supreme gods and their father as they venture into this mysterious realm, searching for answers to the strange circumstances that have brought them down to this lower plane. What secrets does this world hold, and what led the supreme gods to this place? As they journey through the landscape, they face formidable enemies and potential allies, each possessing their own unique abilities and goals. This novel is closely tied to another story, but it primarily focuses on the complexities of world-building, the vastness of cosmology, and the exploration of overpowered characters, among other themes. Through rich descriptions and engaging storytelling, I hope to weave a captivating narrative that draws readers into the depths of this extraordinary universe. Your insights and constructive criticism will be crucial in helping me improve my writing, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you once again for your interest in my novel!

"You are mine, Estrellita. You have always been mine," he whispered to the night. "And I tend to take care of what belongs to me. Especially when it comes to you." In the next instant, his lips met mine, drawing away the chill and replacing it with his warmth. The sensation of his skin against mine was like a fire, and my pussy throbbed, ignited with desire. I was stirred by the Devil's touch. I was twistedly aroused by the Devil. *** Silent Rivers. Silent Tears. Roaring Courage. In the tranquil town of LarksVille, a web of deceit, cruelty, and hidden wounds lies hidden. Anastasia, a brilliant and determined college student, becomes an unlikely saviour as she exposes tormentors who have terrorized Preston University for too long. Beneath the idyllic surface of this small, close-knit community, Anastasia peels back layers of secrets, betrayal, and long-held grudges, uncovering a haunting history of bullying that has shattered lives and left scars both seen and unseen. But when suddenly the hunter becomes the prey, who's going to save the hunter? They have only one clue. A common pattern. A cryptic message, "Devil." With every revelation, Anastasia inches closer to the truth, but she also draws nearer to the shadows that threaten to consume her. Yet, as Ana navigates through the complexities of justice, she finds herself entangled in a chilling game. A stalker, equally compelling and dangerously enigmatic, emerges from the shadows. Despite the alluring warmth of Lorenzo, Ana remains haunted by the chilling presence of the Devil, her relentless and fearsome stalker. Who is the "Devil"? A psycho killer with a mind of intelligence or a victim seeking revenge? If so, then who's next? As Anastasia finally confronts the darkness lurking in her community, another web of truth thrives. "The ending is only the beginning."

A depressed man who has tried his hardest to live a simple life A man, in which death and misfortune follow closely. His life was abnormally horrible. But what if there was a place where he could start over? *Cover art is not mine but this is what the Mc looks like

We've all heard the stories—of the side characters, the extras, the villains, and of course, the main character. But no one dares to utter the name of the anomaly. The one who is shunned, forgotten, and forced to watch as others rise, their stories told while mine is lost in the noise. The one who never mattered, never shined, always left in the shadows. But now, it's my turn. Watch closely, as I rise from the obscurity that has bound me for so long. This universe, with all its power and stories, will tremble as I carve my name into its very core. Every corner, every life, every being will come to know the force I am about to unleash. No longer the forgotten, no longer the side story. This is my time. And the world will remember.

Eleanor must find a way to prove James guilty for all his terrible murders... But little does she know, somebody is hiding all the evidence for his "game"... Can Eleanor really bear the weight of all James's sins and continue her investigation? Or will she give up and let the police handle the rest?

Also available in other websites like RoyalRoad.com, MoonQuill & Tapas In a world of advanced technology and shadowy organizations, Kasper de la Fuente seems like just another talented student at the elite Bounty Hunter Association Academy. Enhanced by cutting-edge nanobots, Kasper and his tight-knit group of friends tackle everything the Academy throws at them - from brutal combat simulations to mysterious incidents that push their abilities to the limit. But beneath the surface of intense training and wild parties, dark forces are stirring. When a classified training simulation goes catastrophically wrong, Kasper discovers his enhancements might be more than just standard tech. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections to the infamous Project Lazarus and the deadly Valparaíso Incident. A chain of tragic events forces Kasper to leave the Academy behind for the neon-drenched streets of Costa del Sol. There, he emerges as something new: The Void Killer, a hunter whose name sends shivers through the criminal underworld. Now, years later, the mysterious Cyber Lich threatens to destroy everything Kasper has built. Working with the enigmatic Douglas Berston and the secretive Paranormal Activity Branch, he must confront an enemy that seems to know his every move. But in a world where technology and darkness intertwine, nothing is as it seems. Old friends become enemies, ancient conspiracies resurface, and the line between justice and vengeance grows ever thinner. The Void Killer Saga - where every shadow hides a secret, and the truth comes at a deadly price.

The room was quiet, except for the faint sound of the ceiling fan whirring above us. Liya's phone screen dimmed, casting the room into near darkness. Sana had already fallen asleep, her soft breathing rhythmic and steady. I turned onto my side, hugging my blanket closer. The excitement of the night still lingered in my chest, but so did something else, a strange unease. It wasn't like I didn't trust my friend's instincts, but I couldn't understand why they felt something was off about Arun. He had been nothing but kind tonight. The way he and his friends treated us, guiding us around the party, buying us dinner, it didn't seem like the actions of someone untrustworthy. And yet… Why did I feel this lingering heaviness in my chest?

In the world to come, making oneself at home in a virtual realm has woven itself into the fabric of the daily grind. Online games flourishing within this digital hinterland have caught on like wildfire. It's a rare soul who hasn't caught a whisper about the mighty and their terrestrial habits and hedonism. Yet now, as life in the virtual sphere - especially within these burgeoning games - gains momentum, new titans rise within this electronic escapade. One wonders, do their existences diverge from those ensconced in real-world influence? Watch the journey of our protagonist who, through a gauntlet of trials and time, has eased into a leisurely existence as one of the esteemed five lord atop a thriving metropolis, in a community of a billion players. Though obstacles and thorns of various kinds laid in his path, he overcame them all. *** The original is in Thai, and as the writer of the original, I attempted to translate it as closely as possible. I use AI to help with the initial translation and then revise it one more time, but I only managed to achieve about 80% of what I expected. Not to mention grammar, just trying to translate jokes, idioms, proverbs, etc. so that foreigners can understand is very difficult.

Ethan Vale had read Eclipse of the Eternal Empire more times than he could count. He knew every twist, every betrayal, and every tragic fate written in its pages. But when he wakes up inside its world—not as the protagonist, not as a villain, but as a nameless soldier doomed to die before the real story even begins—he realizes something is wrong. Armed with only his unreliable knowledge of the novel and a pathetic Martial Aura, Ethan barely escapes his scripted death. But the story isn’t unfolding as it should. Forgotten side characters are still alive. Key events are happening out of order. And Seran Durell, the novel’s future villain, is watching Ethan far too closely—almost as if he, too, knows the future. As Ethan navigates political conspiracies, deadly warriors, and a world that seems to be rewriting itself, he must answer one question: Was Eclipse of the Eternal Empire just a book? Or had it always been real? And most importantly—who is pulling the strings of this world’s fate?

A small coastal town called Sunridge Bay – a picturesque town known for its quiet charm, beautiful beaches, and tight-knit community. Emily has recently moved here after a breakup, looking to start over.

A cosmic event involving an artifact like cube crafted by an ancient Martian civilization has created a supernatural barrier called the Sky Wall, which divides future Japan into three literal, and figurative regions, Touto, Hokuto, and Seito. Along with creating a complex split between the three, the event has brought with it legions of creatures dubbed Smash down onto the country, who chase and attack citizens on sight. Sento Kiryu, having lost his memory, is found and sheltered by a enigmatic cafe owner named Soichi Isurugi who gives him a belt called the Build Driver that gives him the ability to turn into Kamen Rider Build, which he uses to fight the Smash in his own way. Sento learns that his forgotten past is connected to the events of the Sky Wall Disaster. In his search for the truth about his past and a solution to the current crisis, Sento makes several friends who also gain the ability to transform and battle with him, acquires several adversaries who fight back at his attempts to save everyone, and is pushed to figure out who is on what side, and what the sides even are or mean! Fan adapted Novel following the Show "Kamen Rider Build" as closely as possible.

The God of death holds a leather bound diary close to his heart, within is a novel worth nearly more then a thousand words for a million lifetimes. Where he drops his quill- His brother is there to pick it back up and continue..

being in prison for the crime that you never committed and the one behind your imprisonment is your brother in law and your girlfriend who used as their escape room after Killing your sister. you meet again after some years and they are married and they have a son. so you do your very best to come close to them inorder to get your revage and your main target to come close to them is their son whom later you was told is your son.

This story is about two children who were kidnapped by terrorist after their parents were killed, and they were trained to become killers and assassins, before they were saved by the military, but only one of the child was saved, and he vowed to reunite with the other sibling, not knowing the other was already established by the world as a notorious unidentified Assassin known as "The reaper". After finding out they have to choose between family and the world.

**Taking part in the WPC [Oct-Nov] themed: Apocalypse** The sky turned an otherworldly shade of purple. The heart of the city morphed into an ancient temple. Futuristic skyscrapers enclosed the once-familiar streets. Reality itself was unraveling, space and time thrown into chaos. Apocalypse had descended upon the world. But for Kayne, an avid reader of fantasy and sci-fi tales, this was more than just a nightmare—it was an adventure of epic proportions. He had always dreamed of stepping into the pages of his favorite books, but this was no ordinary story. In this apocalyptic landscape, the boundaries of reality blurred, and the very fabric of the future was being rewritten. As the merging of parallel universes shattered the known world, Kayne and his close-knit group of friends found themselves at the center of this enigma. With each step they took, they delved deeper into a reality where magic and technology collided, where past and future coexisted, and where the fate of countless worlds hung in the balance. The apocalypse has arrived, but for Kayne and his friends, it's an adventure unlike any other.

Five-year-old Charlotte is no ordinary child—she’s a genius with a 160 IQ. So when her father hires a new nanny, Leilani Alvins, Charlotte quickly realizes something is off. Leilani moves too smoothly, watches too closely, and reacts too fast—like someone trained for danger. Determined to uncover the truth, Charlotte starts spying on her nanny—only to discover that Leilani isn’t just a nanny… she’s a spy. But why is she here? To protect Charlotte or to watch her? And what secrets is her father hiding?

A happily married couple in their late fifties cater for their three adult children, two of whom are sickle-cell warriors. Although aware of their clashing AS genotypes before consummating their love, the couple kept the belief alive that love surpassed all odds. Devastation befalls the family when the only AA child and family member—a 28-year-old secondborn—is diagnosed with stage IV leukaemia which eventually leads to her unfortunate demise. With the supposedly healthiest member of the family gone, how does this close-knit family pick up their pieces? What fate awaits the sickle-cell warriors?

The Arcane Monarch: Rise of the Ice Enchanter For years, Lucian Frost thought he had escaped his past. Once a prodigy at Vantaria Academy, he turned his back on the school, the magic, and the Crown Trials—the brutal competition that forges rulers. But when a summons drags him back, he realizes his past never truly let him go. The Academy isn’t just a place of learning—it’s a prison for something ancient and powerful. The Trials are not just a contest, but a ritual, and Lucian’s bloodline holds the key to its true purpose. Headmaster Uren watches him closely, guiding him toward a destiny he never agreed to. But Lucian is no pawn. As he competes, his latent magic awakens—an unrivaled power over ice and enchantment, tied to a force long thought lost. Yet with each battle, the shadows tighten around him. The Trials are not about crowning a champion. They are about preparing a sacrifice. Faced with ruthless rivals, ancient conspiracies, and an unstoppable force awakening within him, Lucian must seize his fate—or be consumed by it.

A male antagonist who was tortured to hell by those that are close to him. Later did he realize what the eyes of the government and their voices are. Thus he chose to live the life of being an serial killer and give justice to the depraved.

Twenty two-year-old Maryln Amber is no stranger to loss. After a tragic fire claimed her family two years ago, she has tried to rebuild her life, clinging to her tight-knit group of friends for stability. But when students at her elite Campston University begin to die under strange and violent circumstances, the fragile world Amber has constructed starts to crumble. As suspicions spread like wildfire and fear grips the campus, Amber becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the deaths. She notices an unsettling pattern—each victim was someone she had argued with or felt betrayed by in some way. The deeper she digs, the more the clues seem to implicate her closest friends, until she’s left isolated and paranoid. When the shocking reality is unveiled, Amber discovers a truth more horrifying than she could have imagined. Dark, chilling, and deeply psychological, this tale of fractured identity and buried trauma will leave readers questioning the limits of the human mind and the power of the past to shape the present.

Samson Riley grew up with his mother, Ava, never knowing his biological father. Their close-knit life took a tragic turn on his 15th birthday when Ava fell seriously ill, leading to a year of hospital care until her peaceful passing. Before she died, she arranged a betrothal for Samson to the granddaughter of the influential Rodger's Family, with their wedding set for a year later. At 18, Samson juggled university and a part-time job, determined to build a future for himself and his wife. However, his life took an unexpected twist when he received a summons to the Rodger's Family mansion, where he learned of their shocking decision: the marriage was to be dissolved. As Samson grapples with this sudden upheaval, he encounters a stranger at his mother's grave—a representative of his father, who he never knew. This meeting sets off a chain of events that will challenge everything Samson thought he knew about family, and his own identity. — Cover is Ai generated. Chapters will be released in blocks of 5. If I feel that writing a block of five chapters is taking too long, I'll go ahead and release a chapter or two.

In the picturesque town of Lekki, nestled between lush forests and pristine beaches, the lives of Michael and Emma intertwine in a story of love, purpose, and the enduring power of unity. Michael, a talented scout player and a dedicated environmentalist, and Emma, a skilled footballer with a heart as big as her dreams, share a passion for both the beautiful game and the preservation of the natural world. Their love story unfolds amidst the backdrop of a close-knit community where dreams take root and compassion knows no bounds. But their journey is not just one of romance; it's a journey of purpose. Together, they embark on a mission to create positive change in their beloved town. They establish a football academy that not only hones young talents but also nurtures responsible citizens who understand the value of community. As their family grows, so does their commitment to environmental conservation. Michael becomes a global advocate, rallying support to protect the planet from the brink of crisis. Emma, with unwavering dedication, ensures that the town of Lekki remains a haven for nature and its inhabitants. Their legacy extends far beyond the town's borders. Their children, inspired by their parents' values, venture into diverse fields, from healthcare to education, carrying forward the torch of unity and service. "Legacy of Unity" is a heartfelt tale that transcends generations. It's a story of love that deepens with time, of dreams chased with unwavering determination, and of a family whose impact extends far and wide. As Michael and Emma's journey unfolds, it serves as a reminder that unity, compassion, and love can shape a better world for all.

In a world where the jungle is law, and survival is the only rule, Bon Everhart set off on a treacherous quest to claim the throne of the wild. As predators and rivals close in from all sides, only the fittest will rise to be crowned King of the Jungle.