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The Iron Falcon

In the heart of Central Asia, where empires rise and fall like the shifting sands, a warrior emerges who will shape history with his sword, his strategy, and his unwavering faith. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni—a name that would echo across centuries as both a conqueror and a patron of culture—sets out on a relentless campaign to expand his empire, challenge the mightiest rulers, and carve his place among history’s greatest kings. Mahmud, the eldest son of Sabuktigin, inherits not just his father’s kingdom but also his unyielding ambition. Born into the rugged lands of Ghazni, he learns early that power is not given; it is seized through blood, battle, and sheer will. But with great power comes great enemies—both within his court and beyond the frontiers of his realm. The story of The Iron Falcon is one of war, betrayal, loyalty, and a vision greater than one man’s thirst for conquest. The Rise of a Conqueror From the moment Mahmud ascends the throne, he faces opposition from his own family. His brother, Ismail, backed by courtly conspirators, attempts to claim the crown, igniting a bitter power struggle. But Mahmud is no ordinary ruler—his mind is as sharp as his sword. Through clever alliances and ruthless military tactics, he secures his place as the unchallenged Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire. Yet, this victory is merely the beginning. Determined to extend his dominion, Mahmud sets his eyes on the rich lands of India, where the Hindu Shahi kings rule with immense wealth and influence. His ambition is not just territorial; he believes he has a divine mission—to spread the glory of his empire, establish Islamic governance, and secure untold treasures to strengthen his rule. The Battles That Shaped an Empire With his most trusted general, Malik Ayaz, at his side, Mahmud launches a series of daring military campaigns. His army, a formidable force of cavalry, archers, and fearless warriors, storms the strongholds of Northern India, clashing with the legendary Raja Jayapala in the Battle of Peshawar (1001 AD). The fierce resistance of the Hindu Shahi kings tests Mahmud’s strength, but his brilliant tactics and relentless pursuit of victory prove overwhelming. Yet, conquest is never simple. As Mahmud advances deeper into the subcontinent, he encounters the resilience of Raja Anandapala, who unites rival kings in a desperate bid to repel the Ghaznavid forces. The ensuing battles are fierce, with betrayals, shifting alliances, and moments of brutal warfare that define the era. Through it all, Mahmud remains steadfast—an iron falcon soaring above the battlefield, always striking with precision and power. Betrayal, Glory, and the Clash of Civilizations While Mahmud’s sword carves empires, his mind thirsts for knowledge. Unlike mere warlords, he is a patron of scholars, poets, and architects. He invites the brilliant Al-Biruni, a polymath whose wisdom transcends borders, to document the vast lands and cultures Mahmud encounters. The Persian poet Firdawsi, author of the Shahnameh, also graces his court, though their relationship takes a dark turn when Mahmud, consumed by his ambitions, fails to appreciate the poet’s genius. But amidst the grandeur of conquest and culture, danger lurks within Mahmud’s own court. His trusted advisors whisper of betrayals, his allies waver, and the political games of viziers and rival warlords threaten to destabilize his empire. Even those closest to him—loyal generals and royal confidants—begin to question the weight of his relentless campaigns. One of the most defining moments of Mahmud’s reign comes with the legendary attack on Somnath (1025 AD). The opulent temple, known for its immense wealth and religious significance, becomes the ultimate prize. To some, Mahmud is a liberator; to others, he is a plunderer. The battle for Somnath becomes not just a military conquest but a clash of civilizations, where faith, power, and destiny collide. The Legacy of the Iron Falcon
Emad_Sadiq · 14.5K Views

Scarlet Bond : Cursed to Love

"No one in this world can kill us — except each other." Raised together under the same roof yet bound by an ancient curse, Ryu Junseo (류준서), Korea’s youngest chaebol CEO, and Han Areum (한아름), Asia’s top prodigy cardiologist, share a secret no one else knows: they are immortal to the world — but only each other holds the power to end the other's life. On the surface, they pretend to be polite childhood friends to please their loving grandparents, who dream of their marriage. But behind closed doors, they are sworn enemies, scarred by old wounds, unspoken misunderstandings, and the terrifying knowledge that a single moment of weakness could destroy them both. Yet destiny binds them tighter than hate ever could. Both carry divine powers: Junseo can command Areum’s very will with a single word, while Areum alone can shatter Junseo’s immortality. Their hearts beat in secret rhythm — enemies by choice, protectors by fate. When a covert spy mission pulls them into a dangerous conspiracy linked to the curse's ancient origin, buried truths rise to the surface. The only way to break the curse? They must marry willingly and bear a child born of real love — the child who would free them both. But can two hearts poisoned by pride and fear learn to love before it’s too late? And when the moment comes, will they save each other — or destroy everything? --- A story of hatred that hides longing, power that demands sacrifice, and love so fierce it can rewrite destiny. Enemies by heart, partners by fate — until love makes them truly free.
GenzGirrl · 3.2K Views

Last Song of the Nation

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.
dai9999 · 3.6K Views

His Unexpected Love ~ A saga of love and betrayal

Shivansh Raghuvanshi x Isha Maheshwari "I don't believe in this shit, do not accept anything from me, i don't have time to waste no this shit called love, you have time u can say no. " "YOU ARE MINE GET THIS IN YOUR BRAIN YOU ARE FUVKING MINE JAANA." ---------------------------------------------------------------- "I think i have feelings for him. No no no Yes yes yes I love him I have to tell him this. " He is the king of Jaipur. And the CEO of raghuvanshi & co. He is a 27 year old ruthless, cold person. He is successful business man, his company is in no. 1 in India & Asia. he is known for his ruthless behavior in business world he is cold for everyone expect his family he love his family other than them he doesn't believe in love and think love is waste of time & he doesn't have time to waste. And also he is no. 1 in underworld & he is mafia king of India & no one knows about his underworld other than his brother's who're his partner's and father who's former mafia king. She is 22 year old kind, intelligent, hot, soft spoken, shy, adorable, friendly, introvert, soft hearted. She is a successful CA & have her own firm. She is reader reads a lot of books. She talks alot but with her family & friend she literally eat there head. She love her family & friend a lot and she believes in love alot want to have a love story like shiv-parviti. She want her lover like her fictional character but little did she known that like fictional character doesn't exist. His jaana x her ansh " Her kindness, a radiant light that illuminated his darkest days. In her eyes, he found a reflection of a future he had never dared to dream of. His unexpected love was a testament to the beautiful chaos of life, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary things happen when you least expect them. " What will happen when they meet?? Will he able to love her?? They both go along with each other?? Let's join them to see what will happen.
Ishwrites · 36.4K Views

Umburals

Umbrals Dark Fantasy • Sci-Fi Horror • Psychological Thriller Before the Earth had names—before humans even existed—a war of extinction raged across the stars. Two ancient alien races clashed: one, cold and calculated, sought to erase all biological life. The other, the Umbra-Kin, were creatures of living armor and essence-bound flesh. They consumed not matter, but life-force—the very core of consciousness. When their world was destroyed, the Umbra-Kin made a final, desperate choice. They sealed their last offspring into crystalline bio-pods and cast them into space. Most were lost. Shattered. Consumed by gravity. Forgotten. Except one. Shielded by another as it fell through a distant atmosphere, a single egg survived, piercing Earth’s crust in a time before memory. It remained hidden, deep underground, where it grew—dormant, undetected, but very much alive. It bled radiation into the earth—a living virus of essence. Slowly. Silently. It infected the soil, the air, and eventually, the biology of every living thing. Over centuries, this alien pulse rewrote DNA, weaving into the evolution of early creatures and eventually, humans. No one noticed. But something strange had formed inside them: A core. A glowing, invisible organ tied to energy, memory, and potential. It slept for generations. Until it was awakened. In the modern age, ten miners working deep beneath the earth stumbled upon a tunnel that wasn’t on any map. Inside: a massive, ancient door, pulsing with black veins and humming with forgotten power. When they forced it open, it reacted violently—erupting with black sludge and radiation. They were thrown into a deeper chamber where they discovered the impossible. A massive crystalline cocoon, suspended above a pit, leaking black goo and glowing faintly. Inside: the last of the Umbra-Kin. Wounded, dormant—but alive. Its presence reignited the infection already seeded across the planet. The radiation spread rapidly, invisibly. First through the air. Then through the blood. Across Asia and North America, something began to awaken inside people. Some could access their white cores—harnessing strange powers or enhanced bodies. But others… couldn’t control it. They began to change. The first transformations were violent—flesh cracking open, bones reforging into weapons, organs replaced by crystal. They screamed. Killed. Lost control. The world called them Umbrals. At first, humanity believed them to be mindless monsters. But over time, it became clear: Umbrals were still human. They remembered. They thought. Spoke. Felt. The madness that overtook them during their transformation was only the beginning. It was the pain, the overload, the virus merging with something it had once created. When that initial surge passed, many regained themselves—only to find they were no longer fully human. They were hybrids of man and weapon, driven by a new, unbearable hunger: the need to feed on core essence to survive. Many gave in. Some resisted. Others... adapted. Umbrals learned to mimic, to stalk, to strategize. Their intelligence exceeded what it once was. And their numbers grew fast—faster than any military could react. Entire regions collapsed under their rising population. In desperation, human survivors began training core-born soldiers—those capable of stabilizing and weaponizing the white core energy within them. These elite fighters stood between the remnants of civilization and total collapse. But it wasn’t enough. Cities crumbled. Governments fell. The black ooze spread faster than borders could hold it. People began whispering about the cocoon deep beneath the earth—the Cradle Below—still pulsing with life, still remembering its species’ extinction. And it wasn’t sleeping anymore. Now, the world stands on a knife’s edge. The line between monster and man is blurring. Umbrals walk among humans, and humans tap into power that once belonged only to the stars. A second war is coming. Not in the sky,
KurayamiIzanami · 2K Views

underneath

"You fucking kidding me?!" what was wrong with him? He looked mad than usual. His hair was falling on the left side of his face as he fumed in anger. I felt alarmed and started moving back till I hit the headboard. "Lying to everyone so you seem cool?!" His eyes were a different shade of green I'd never seen before. "Yo bro. This is not what you want. chill." I turned my head to the voice and found Saint standing there holding the door knob. Part of me was glad he was there. But really, would he help if I needed it? He hadn't been any different from his friend. _ _ _ _ "what do you want then?" I felt defeated. I looked over to Saint he had completely tune out f the conversation. Gathering everything I could summon I turned back to Damien. He should get on with it then. "You. You, to fucking listen to me! " "You, to not disobey me!" With every sentence he finished, he took a step closer. "You, to keep sleazy hands off you. Especially stupid Nate! " You, to know your place act as it!" With Asia thinking she's at the brim and max of all mischief and risqué in her world, what happens when a certain someone comes along showing her he's more mischievous, risqué, and nefarious? Slowly invading her with his narcissistic and unhinged ways. In this new place, she meets new people who are more than what they lead on. And there comes the constant itching edge to rip the surfaces off and see what's really underneath. And trust me, underneath is never pretty.
Gigiluv · 16.2K Views
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