Dark Materials Golden Compass

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well-elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of her plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" found out that he had been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she pays for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she let her sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of her own game plan, she was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. Though they fight against their attraction, they eventually give in, adding further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. The journey forces Ada to become someone unrecognizable-cold, determined, and powerful. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

We became what the eyes see us as. Not us. Not real. *** "Try this." Yuki lifted his gaze to see a fish ball skewered on a stick, held close to his mouth. The hand offering it belonged to none other than the striking stranger standing beside him. He wore a blue and white uniform, a black bag slung over one shoulder. Yuki’s eyes landed on the stranger’s face again. Even now, he still wasn’t used to seeing someone like him—a face that seemed completely out of place in their small, ordinary town. There was no doubt he was an outsider. "Yuki." Yuki was startled when the stranger moved the skewer even closer to his lips. He could smell the warm, spicy sauce, and without thinking, he quickly flicked his tongue over it. His brows furrowed in surprise—it was unexpectedly delicious. Instead of reprimanding the stranger, he found himself praising him. "Mm, this is good!" He opened his mouth to take a bite of the fish ball—only for it to vanish into thin air. "Huh?" Confused, he looked up, but the stranger was already busy selecting more street food. Yuki’s cheeks suddenly burned, and with clenched fists, he moved closer to him. "What’s your problem?" Even the elderly vendor glanced at them, observing how the stranger completely ignored Yuki. His face flushed with frustration, as if ready to pick a fight. The vendor quickly intervened. "Alright, alright, no fighting! Son, just choose what you want." He nudged Yuki toward the food stall. "No, thank you." Yuki muttered before walking away from the kiosk. The old vendor watched him leave, staring in silence until he disappeared from sight. "One more order of that, please. And make it to-go." The stranger finally spoke. "Ah, sure, son." When the vendor handed him the food, the young man left without another word. Hands in his pockets, he walked in the same direction Yuki had gone, the plastic bag of fish balls dangling from his fingers. The vendor sighed and sat down, shaking his head. "Kids these days." ©2025

Sofia, the elegant and graceful mafia princess, finds herself trapped in a world of duty and obligation. Her heart longs for freedom, but her family's honor weighs heavily upon her. Antonio Cattaneo, the notorious and feared mafioso, stands before her as the embodiment of her fate. As they stand together in the opulent ballroom, Sofia's eyes meet Antonio's piercing gaze, filled with a mixture of power and danger. The room seems to hold its breath, as if aware of the weight of their impending union. Sofia's mind races with uncertainty, questioning if there could ever be love in such a union. Will she find a way to break free from the chains of tradition and follow her heart, or will duty prevail and bind her to a life she never desired?

In a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, the lines between reality and fiction are constantly blurred. Julian Ross, a man with fragmented memories and a past shrouded in mystery, finds himself at the center of a catastrophic event that threatens to upend the fragile balance of power in a world controlled by powerful corporations and clandestine organizations. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of his own mind and the world around him, Julian Ross must confront the dark forces manipulating his reality and the true purpose of the mysterious facility where his journey began. With the help of an advanced AI and his own growing sense of self, he must fight to uncover the truth about his past, his identity, and the world he lives in. But as the stakes escalate and the body count rises, Julian Ross realizes that his memories, though fragmented and unreliable, may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his world – or destroying it forever."

someone got to step up

Ina is a golden eyed Omega, which is exceptional among desert wolves, living together with her friend Noah in the pack on a desert next to a big city hidden behind huge walls. The life for desert wolves is hard, water is rationed out and what is more, there are some parts that are not available for them as they are inhabited by feral werewolves, which cannot shift into human form anymore, and hunt Ina’s pack and similar ones for food. In the city live the high class werewolves entertaining themselves by organizing huntings on stray werewolves who, when they get caught, are being sold into slavery. Werewolves fights are very popular as well as buying personal slaves.

"Xavier Damon x" They call him WIRLD The king of all gangsters, cold-hearted, blood thirsty and fearful his name is like a python just his name breaks people soul his presence 's like a devil wirld and untamed, anywhere he steps out from follows the trail of blood.he's not just a gangster but the youngest richest billionaire no one dares disobey his orders whenever he's around no soul dares move a muscle unless he says so, whatever he desires he gets not caring whoever gets hurts he doesn't know the word love,it's like the word of love never existed in his dictionary.he's arrogant, doesn't take shit,he's a drug addict Ever heard of the name "wirld" In Rhonda vile university They all know him,he has been the school top rebel That even the school authorities are afraid of doing anything related to him, he's the leader of the rebel group named "viking" he may be fearful but every girls dream as I've said, love doesn't exist in his dictionary he has eyes for no one and he live his life in bloody shadow what happens when Nicole Stark arrives at Rhonda vile university on a quest for one of his enemies, not that she has a choice in order to survive for her own stepsister mistakes she made a deal, she have to make the most richest known , fearful, dangerous, gangster, murderous and unpredictable to fall for her within a year, get his property, and break his heart but there's one rule: she won't fall for him

Screams. Wails. Cries. Sobs. Regrets. Punishments. Sufferings. Pain. Pain. And Pain. Hell reeks of those smells. Scratchy and dark? Emotionless and screeching like nails on a chalkboard? I smirk. You poor little, clueless souls. Tall slender, wearing a red silk suit; his eyes have pure darkness. Stare at me, and I will get you to tell me what you desire; the words spoken in a deep, soft tone make the hair stand up at the back of your neck. He has tried to make people believe that darkness and evil are all myths. That way, he lures them to his dungeon and Grins at their pain and blood splattering all over the floor as the rats feast on the remains of the dead bodies. His dark eyes mislead you into trusting him and make you feel like it's the safest place to be. Lucifer brings fear into others just by the whisper of his name. He walks across the dungeon as his slaves plead for death; the anticipation of the unimaginable makes their hearts race with fear. Lucifer Morningstar turned his son into a demon.”Love has no boundaries.” Joshua and his sister both have secrets, and the only person who knows the secret is buried six feet under. Lucifer's enemies never live long enough to tell the tale, and being the most feared and cruel person on earth makes his family a constant target. “You were a heartless asshole, and now your family will pay dearly for the lives you have ruined.” consequences of his actions will lead to death, and death will bring darkness and chaos, “You took my family; now I will make you all suffer.” Prison has turned him into the monster that he became. The shadows and tales you have heard are all actual; the bedtime stories that were read to him as a child were not just a story but a sign to prepare him for the future. Evil will always follow you wherever you go.”Dwell, but don’t dwell too far and be away for long; my shadow will draw you back to where you belong, “It's either with me, or you are dead.” The more you fight it, the weaker you become; walk carefully and look back. Those shadows aren't ordinary. It's your enemies within you, “I will trail you, I will call you, and I will kill you if you dare to ignore me.” “You feel weak as I watch your blood drip to the concrete ground; there is no giving up, for you have lives to save. “That’s enough, dad; now it's our turn.” “Your turn?” He laughs as his kids are locked in a cell; Joshua and Tiffany have had enough. It's time they go up against their father. At first, he laughs, then realizes he underestimated his own kids. “Who will get the last laugh now? Father.” “Will we love you enough to spare you? Darkness is within us; your suffering will make you heartless and merciless. We have suffered enough; now it's your turn. Father” “You have spilled enough blood, and I will stop you even if it takes everything within me; I am nothing like you.” “Your Perfect life was not so perfect, especially if you had to protect the girl you love against your father.” Welcome to Dark honor. ”A quick death is more pleasurable than being in the presence of Lucifer Morningstar.”

In a lifeless world, where beings are called alive yet endlessly consumed, there is no escape without hope. Amidst it all, two brothers, Leo and Sai, dream of change. But will they succeed, or will they become nothing more than a cautionary tale?

Rule of seduction number four, set the stage and make sure it looks real, if you get caught up in your own web of lies all is lost. Walking past the said couple, accidentally my heels caught on the trail of my dress, and somehow I was in his arms, while half my wine glass emptied down the fine male specimen. Damn, what a waste of good wine. It would have done for other "coughs lightly", more sensual purpose. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright Aquah-goddess Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner Warning: contains mature scenes enter at your own risk

Humanity’s greatest calamity, the war of Miseria, raged for 15 years in the 1800s, a conflict so ruthless it made demons seem merciful. Every nation joined the war—powerful ones fought like beasts, while smaller ones struggled to survive. By the end, one-seventh of the world’s population lay dead, starvation claimed countless more, and the damage exceeded a trillion. The world reeked of blood, decay, and endless suffering. And yet, no one knew what had triggered the war. the only notable thing was that A mysterious fossil was found under the antarctic waters. Now, seven years later, the world is still recovering. The Industrial Revolution has ignited rapid progress, In the city of Akuro, located in the heart of Antarctica, an 8-year-old boy, Shin, and his younger sister search desperately for their missing mother. Their struggle for survival leads them onto a path tangled with secrets—secrets that could reveal the true cause of Miseria.

From being a sex slave to the mafia lord’s favourite, follow the story of Mina Angel, from being a sassy girl to the mafia lord princess. Aaron Vertercio, the mafia Lord took a liking to Mina, he’d do anything for Mina to be his sex slave, even if he had to make Mina and her sick mom homeless and suffer. “What, I woke up like this” Mina said. “ Go back and change princess!” Aaron growled “ Why?” Aaron walked towards her, the aura was enough to send a shiver down someone's spine Mina was slammed against the wall, and Aaron locked her in his arms “Remember this, you are mine and mine alone”. You can follow me on Discord; _Mckenzie_

David Weber never believed it would happen, but he would go back in time, to be more exact, to the year 1997, in search of becoming a great Hollywood director.

"There were three principles that humanity successfully pried from gods" There was a world, where gods, deities and mystical creatures prove to be real. People witness them daily as they became more and more common. However, humanity has pried a secret of a god. In the world, where magic was more like a system designed by the greater existence. August Seburn was born in Mha'rea, deep under the unknown land. He has never once experience sunlight nor once step on the surface world. His faith in Lady of the cave never been so strong, that was until he has ascended to the path of the Sun God. He became an ascender, those mortal who process the mere fraction of god's and deity's might. His life became more and more bizarre, simply from the fact that "Sun god has long been perished."

Golden High, an all-girls school for the elite, only admits those with wealth or influential connections. Zoan Porifera is thrust into this world, forced to start anew at Golden High University. A skilled fighter, she prefers settling disputes with her fists rather than words. Her academic performance, however, leaves much to be desired. Frustrated, her father, Elias Porifera, who disapproves of her fighting prowess, decides to transfer her to a new school. He hopes that the prestigious Golden High will teach her a lesson, straighten her out, and encourage her to think about her future beyond fighting and bike racing. Most importantly, he wants her to embrace her feminine side. Elias makes her promise to keep her head down, complete high school, and choose a college major. Zoan believes this will be easy and thinks her father is mistaken for sending her to an all-girls school. Not only does she swing the other way, making this place a haven, but she also notices the school’s unjust system and blatant power imbalances. [Warning note: This novel will be dealing with bullying, both severe and not. If you are sensitive to such content. Viewers discretion is advised!!!] (P.S: Romance is SLOW BURN, this novel is very much action/drama based, with a lick of romance that is slower than your grandma)

Witness the glorious accession of a mere mortal slave who was blessed with the greatest power of them all. An eleven-inch golden rod that no woman married or otherwise could ever hope to defeat.

Tropes & Vibes Ethereal beauty x dangerous but rich gangster Protective bad boy who is soft only for her Luxury, power, and underground dealings Forbidden love & high-stakes romance Glittering city nights, fast cars, and secret rooftop moments

*BUKAN TERJEMAHAN, cerita ini ori hasil ketik tangan penulis. [Blurb]------------------------------ Kesatria muda, seorang Master Pedang paling cemerlang di Kerajaannya, terlempar ke masa depan, ke 10 tahun di depan. Dunia yang dikenalnya telah berubah, lokomotif uap menggantikan kereta kuda, senapan api menggantikan pedang dan mesin uap menggantikan tenaga konvensional. Kini, Kesatria yang 10 tahun menghilang itu kembali, bertemu dengan orang-orang yang dikenalinya lagi. Tapi, 10 tahun adalah waktu yang lama, cukup untuk merubah banyak hal. Raja yang dilayaninya telah mati, pengkhianat yang gagal dibunuhnya mengambil alih kekuasaan, rekan-rekannya dicari untuk dibunuh dan tunangannya sendiri, Sang Putri Kerajaan, kini... memiliki pria lain. Apakah kedatangannya kembali akan mengubah sesuatu? Membalas kematian rekan-rekannya? Meruntuhkan tirani yang berkuasa? atau... mendapatkan kembali cinta Sang Putri? Sulit membayangkan kehadiran satu orang akan berdampak sebesar itu. Tapi bagaimanapun, dia adalah kesatria hebat, Master Pedang termuda dalam sejarah, seseorang yang dunia mengenalnya sebagai: The Golden Prince. [Kunjungi Author]------------------------------ Instagram: @allen.nolleps Tiktok: @allen_nolleps Discord: https://discord.gg/CDMYq2MtVq

A young boy, Kaden Benjamin, rather known as Kaden, lived with his grandparents for most of his life. His grandfather, Willie Sanders Benjamin, was a well-renowned scientist, while his grandmother worked at his office as his grandpa's personal secretary. But one day his whole life changed.

"Come with me to take over the world! I am sure I'll make you King of Kings by then!" declared an invigorate figure. His long reddish blue hairs fluttering with a burning red gaze, he smirked. The 13 boys stared at him stunned. "What? Are you surprised?" Bewilderment yet a promise and an everlasting bond formed, So it begins the journey of stars. A mysterious and an amazingly talented juvenile cricket player Alan Rex Lorenzo, (concealing his identity) after suffering a huge loss two years ago, travels around the world in search of a strong team to rival the upcoming Men T-20 cricket world cup. Upon recieving a call from his brother from the Under-18 High school representatives cricket base, he heads back to Pakistan to encounter what he wandered insearch for long. Prodigies and Geniuses of all kinds from all over the country with talents shockingly astounding from one another gather together. Secrets and bonds, understanding and trust, hardwork and passion, relentless, brave and a youth never giving up! The kings of cricket alongside Alan rise up at the world stage once again!

Having lost his life to truck kun, Lenard found his way into a fantasy world with dragons and magic as Luke, a commoner. What awakened for Luke was the golden clicker system where he needed to physically click for points or spend points for an auto clicker, to where he can become stronger and richer with this system. NOTE - MC DOESNT DEPEND ON SYSTEM MUCH

Kazuki is given a second chance-a chance to walk, a chance to escape, and a chance to discover a realm beyond imagination In a world where reality bends and dreams collide called The EIDOLON. But within Eidolon's beauty lies a deeper truth, and every step he takes brings him closer to a fate that may reshape everything he knows.

Ready! Set! Go! All I know is my speed. It's what kept me alive back then. Now it's what drives me forward. I keep getting these recurring nightmares. I hear my mum's voice screaming above the bitter rain, "Amari run." I see blood all over the stairs and a gun pointed at my head. When I look up, I see a man with a pistol in his raised hand but when my eyes land on his face, I wake up. Fuelled to fix a mind broken by the past and find myself again, I've joined one of the most prestigious sports colleges in the country. I'm alive because of my speed. Now its time to see where I can go.

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

At the end of the Second World War. On the island of Goiter, near Crete, a German base is sighted and Lieutenant Marco Kastriokis of HMS Ajax is sent on patrol to prepare for the bombing of the place. He meets Anna and the two fall in love, causing jealousy of someone. An old legend tells that on the island there is a hidden place, the Golden Mouth, from which nobody has never returned because it is guarded by the Golden Monster. But it is a kind of magic place that helps who is in life danger. Marco is captured with Anna and is unable to communicate the data to the ship, but the attack takes place as if the crew of the ship would be advised, not according to the normal precautions that it would require. Marco and Anna free themselves, with the help of Maddalena, but they are hunted by Kepfel, the base commander. They find the Golden Mouth and enter, but they separate and, when Marco exits, time is in the mouth had been equivalent to one hundred and ten years outside. He finds Giovanni, Anna's father, who searched for them in the mouth, suffering the whims of time. From the mouth come out some nuns, who tell him about the cave and about Sister Maria. Marco becomes convinced that Maria is Anna and enters the mouth where Sister Maria, who is a seventy-year-old nun, introduces him to Sergio, a scientist, expert on mouths, who never completed the data to complete his research. There are two mouths inside the cave: one leads forward in time and the other backwards, but it is blocked from the outside by a landslide. Marco tries his luck again and goes back. He removes the landslide and tries to return to his time, but anticipates it by twenty years. Ettore and Chiara host him, and he becomes Marcos Kastro. Marcos has to fix the future events. When Sergio enters the mouth, Ettore, who doesn't want to live another war, follows him: He will explain to Sergio the data he would need. Marcos prevents the murder of Kassandra, by Shulz, the deputy commander of the base, and incidentally, prevents Maddalena from becoming the prostitute who will help Marco Kastriokis. He'll have to help him. He shows up on Ajax and ensures that the attack occurs without harm to Kastri. Kastriokis manages to free himself and escape with Anna, but Chiara will prevent him from entering the mouths. Sergio and Ettore will appear a few days later, thanks to the accuracy of Marcos' data.

A warrior betrayed. A conqueror intrigued. When the Iron Rose of Zhou, Seraphina Li, is cast into slavery by her own emperor, she expects death. But Empress Evelyn Jin sees potential where others see ruin. Given the chance to serve as an advisor instead of a prisoner, Seraphina must decide: will she reclaim her honor in chains, or forge a new fate in the empire of her enemy?

Standing beneath a golden moon, oh how does it let you see, how worthless you are. What does it take to break a man, to destroy them inside and out? What is the snapping point, where do you draw the line? What do you do when you have a goal so ambitious that you throw away your humanity to achieve it? These are the questions that will be answered with time, for you see, time will tell, as it always does. --- Authors note : The synopsis was a little vague so I will explain what you can expect to find if you decide to read my novel. I dislike romance and love stories, so expect none of that. I also dislike buddy buddy characters, so sadly no sidekick. Just for the record, I am aiming to create a REAL villain, none of that stuff where the villain actually turns out to be nice. There will be gore, notions of violence, trauma, and tragedy. I want a story that will make you feel, I want a dark story. Hopefully, I can provide that to you. Also, I cannot promise a consistent schedule of chapters, my schedule is very sporadic and often wack, so sorry if you wait days or weeks for one chapter. I can at least promise one a week, hopefully. **READ AT YOUR OWN RISK**