Epic Rain And Thunder

Noah Kim, a second-year engineering student, has little time for distractions. His world is filled with late-night study sessions, caffeine-fueled deadlines, and the constant pressure of excelling in his rigorous program. But everything changes when he stumbles—literally—into The Roasted Haven, a cozy coffee shop near his university, and meets its enigmatic owner, Elias Carter. Elias, a 30-year-old former corporate worker turned café owner, is everything Noah isn’t—calm, composed, and hiding a mysterious past behind his charming smirk. Drawn into Elias's world of rich espresso, rainy evenings, and stolen glances, Noah finds himself coming back to the café for reasons beyond coffee. As their flirtation deepens into a passionate affair, Noah struggles with his growing emotions and the looming question of what Elias is hiding. When secrets from Elias’s past threaten to tear them apart, Noah must decide—will he walk away, or will he risk everything for the man who has become his greatest temptation? -------------- Excerpt: Noah didn’t know how he ended up in Elias’s apartment above the café, but the heat between them was undeniable. The scent of roasted coffee lingered in the air, mixing with the musk of Elias’s cologne as he pressed Noah against the wooden counter. "You keep coming back," Elias murmured, his fingers tracing Noah’s jaw. Noah swallowed, his heart hammering. "Maybe I like the coffee." Elias chuckled, his breath warm against Noah’s lips. "Liar." And then their mouths crashed together—hot, needy, desperate. Noah gasped as Elias’s hands slid under his hoodie, fingertips skimming the bare skin beneath. Every nerve in his body ignited as Elias lifted him onto the counter, positioning himself between Noah’s legs. "Tell me what you want," Elias whispered, voice low and teasing. Noah shivered. "You." Elias smirked. "Then hold on tight, baby." ------

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

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.

For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her.  The only questions that remains are, how will Raiten kill her? How will Raiten kill the five elders who enslaved him, killed his mother, stole his childhood? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance?  Perhaps a bit of both.  This story is a mix of vengeance, fast-paced action, lighter slice-of-life moments, and of course, magic. Great for fans of Shadow Slave, Red Rising, Cosmere novels, Mother of Learning, the game Roadwarden, The Witcher, and more! Please enjoy.  [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

Jake, your average 33 year old overweight man was living his everyday life but a sudden turn of events happens when he ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time and dies but something else unexpected happens when he opens his eyes in a new world and becomes a puddle, Will he be able to survive... Will he discover things... Will he make companions along the way... Jow will jake's life play out henceforth.

A young adult dies from a fever and is reincarnated in the World of Genesis, a world of swords and magic dominated by a strange and mysterious Game-like System as the weakest being, a Caterpillar! Gaining abilities from the monsters that she devours, Kireina uses her sharp adaptability and wits to overcome the odds against her in a world where everyone wants to eat her alive! As Kireina evolves and gathers a group of followers and subordinates, discover how our protagonist builds a monster Kingdom from zero, in a world dominated by Humans, terrifying Monsters, and arrogant Gods who only wish her death! In front of her enemies, there will be only two options! Will you obey me or will you be eaten? Over 350000+ Words available for FREE! You can check the Illustrations of the Novel's characters in the first Auxiliary Chapter!

A young man's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets an untimely demise, buried beneath an avalanche. As he breathes his last, he hears the echoes of mechanical voices resonating in his head, granting him a multitude of wishes in the form of Skills, Fortunes, and a new Body. Reborn as an Ice Dragon, Drake finds himself thrust into a fantastical realm reminiscent of Norse Mythology known as Yggdrasil. This world, however, holds more surprises than he could have ever imagined. It is not only a realm of fantasy but also a Cultivation World, blending two seemingly disparate concepts into one. Join him on his journey as he explores this enchanting world, navigating its treacherous landscapes and encountering deadly monsters along the way. As he fights for survival, he seeks to find his place in this new existence and discover the purpose that drives him forward. Yet, he soon realizes that he is not alone in this reincarnated state. Others have been granted wishes as well, and the collision of their desires threatens to plunge the world into utter chaos. This is a tale of rebirth and transformation—a man's evolution from a humble Dragon Pup to the indomitable Strongest Dragon King. Along his path, he will forge new alliances, face formidable foes, and gradually establish a place he can truly call home.

Have you ever wished to live your life in a different world? To forget everything in your life and escape into your own Fantasy Story? To not just have an Avatar that just appears and does things, but to act as an actual person within this world, with their own family, friends, background, and jobs? Fantasy Story Online, the latest VRMMORPG experience, promised an incredibly immersive virtual reality experience, giving any player the ability to create an entire background for their character. A new family, a new home, a new life, and a new story. With its unique approach to virtual reality, making it seem as if your character itself was truly reincarnated inside a fantasy world, the entire industry of videogames was sent into a storm. Enter Paul, a young man in his nineteens, just entering the second year of college and getting ready to dive into this fantastical game, eager to have a better year at college after working out and gaining some more self-confidence. The thing is, he has social anxiety, and he’s having a really hard time socializing. Until he met Chris, perhaps his first friend in college, a slightly bratty tomgirl that only wants to poke fun at his social awkwardness, but that is his only hope to learn how to socialize. And perhaps to learn what love is. When these two souls find themselves inside the Realm of Eternal Night, Obscuritas, as both a Crippled Vampire Prince and a Half-Incubus, they will have to work together to navigate their new second lives in this virtual fantasy world full of Evil Gods, Demons, and the invasions of Eldritch monstrosities every Saturday night. Yet Fantasy Story Online is a fair game, where it gives a Flaw, it also offers a Trait, and after learning that their characters have become the reincarnations of the Heavenly Demon and the Heavenly Emperor, who once battled inside the ancient Realm of Murim, things are bound to become crazy and break every conception of what this game even was about to the other Players. How will Paul deal with the harsh, ruthless politics of the Imperial Vampire Family? And how will Chris survive this harsh world as a being who must drain the life force of others to sustain himself? And will Paul ever survive Chris' shenanigans? Who knows? Maybe even the most unlikely pair will end up becoming the only hope for this war-thorn Realm!   Dive deep into this mix of Virtual Reality, Action, LitRPG x Cultivation Progression, Comedy, and Romance, which I’m sure will be fun as long as you read with an open mind. It has all the things you love about LitRPG, Virtual Reality, and also Romance and Comedy sprinkled into it to make it an absolutely unique experience, especially in the nowadays saturated LitRPG genre.urated LitRPG genre.

Trojas was a land of beauty, rich in warmth and culture. It was also home to some of the finest warriors on the continent. The people of this prosperous nation lived happily, taking great pride in their homeland. Ceremus Marcrinos had just inherited the throne, and despite his grief, he carried out his duties the best he could. Unfortunately, his loneliness overwhelmed him, and the only escape from the pain in his heart came through his vices. Whether it was drinking the night away, sleeping with countless strangers, or getting into unnecessary fights, the king just couldn’t stay out of trouble. The citizens of Trojas initially tolerated his behavior, sympathizing with his loss, but things only grew worse. Ceremus, once revered as a benevolent king, became a tyrant. His abuse of power pushed the people to their breaking point, and in desperation, they prayed to Kaleeso, the goddess and creator of mortals, to ease their suffering. The goddess, moved by their cries, chose to send someone who could finally put the unruly king in his place. A man emerged from the heart of the Aphthonia Forest becoming the protector of its land. He had but one mission—to save the people, but more importantly, save the King of Trojas from himself. The problem was, would the prideful Ceremus be able to accept such a change? Especially when all he had known for the last eight years was solitude? I mean his chosen one was destined to be a man! ~*~ Cover was recreated by a close relative!

Ethan Lee, the heratthroab of the class. Eyes followed wherever he went. He had everything, money, house, car and girls all wrapped around his finger. He was born with a golden spoon and never knew what absence was. In addition to all this, he was a particularly handsome man. But behind all that fame and popularity, he wore a mask to cover an ugly scar. Who would have guessed that someone as perfect as him was living in such a dreadful life. Among all the students who used him to their advantage, there was this one boy who never paid any heed to him. He was always there, in the last row of the class, listening to music and minding his own business. Verch took a special note of this guy, because no matter how hard he tried, he could never get his attention. As his attempts failed over and over again, his friends made fun of him and challenged him to make this guy fall for his charm. It was just another day when Verch didnt feel like going back to the hell he called home. Dark clouds filled the sky and it was quite late at night. He wanted to stay the night at school when some frightening thoughts came to him. The locker room was so empty that even the sound of rain could be clearly heard. Tears ran down his face as he remembered the terrible days he had been through and those that were about to come. He sobbed and wiped his face, It continued. Just then, he heard someone walking up to him. Terrified, he quickly looked up. He didnt want to lose the image of the perfect boy he build up with such hard work. Now someone seeing him crying would ruin everything. But surprising enough, It was no other than, Ethan. The guy he refused to stop bothering all throughout the day. As they both stared at each other, Verch was confused of what to do make this guy never speak of this incident. just then, he couldnt help himself and-

"Thunder Knight" is about a 17-year-old boy named Skyler Arakawa, who is called the God of Thunder. He lives a normal teenage life, enjoying time with his best friend, Ben, who is known as the God of Wind. They spend their days laughing, going to school, and having typical teenage adventures. One day, they meet a mysterious person named Jake. Jake tells them something incredible, there is a powerful being who created the entire universe, along with three other strong beings – a godly being, a demonic being, and an angelic being. Skyler doesn't believe or care about what Jake says. He prefers to focus on his simple, everyday life. But everything changes when his parents, Emily and Ethan Arakawa, tell him shocking news. Emily, known as the God of Light, and Ethan, the God of Fire, inform Skyler that gods are coming to capture his mother because she has celestial blood, making her a target. Skyler's world turns upside down as he realizes that his family's heritage is real and not just a myth. The gods are after his mother, which means their peaceful life is in danger. Skyler now has to face the truth he once ignored and get ready to protect his family from the coming threat. This is the story of how Skyler goes from being a carefree teenager to someone who must defend his family and their legacy.

A man lost in the ever polluted world finds himself reincarnated as the Mob boss of an erotic adventure game called: Vemor. But the problem is... "These horny heroines won't leave me alone!"

Atlas Fox has had a bumpy life, but he has always had a loving family. One day when the world gets a message, they figure things are going to change. Quick to the take him and his family take the time given to try to get ready for what might be an upcoming disaster. Watch as him and his family adapt and get stronger to survive this coming apocalypse. ======================================= [30 minutes until the initialization please prepare and protect yourselves.] ======================================= This is a work of fiction any characters resemblance to real people is purely coincidental.

One of one. HEhehe.

Feared across the lands as The Wandering Crimson Mist and, Li Mei is a legend drenched in blood. She has slain sect leaders, destroyed entire clans, and even defied the heavens, leaving a trail of death in her wake. But after years of battle, she finds no joy in the carnage anymore. Weary and unfulfilled, she surrenders herself to the Grand Alliance, who condemn her to Pandora’s Box—a prison carved into the heart of a mountain, guarded by divine barriers and filled with the most dangerous criminals the world has ever known. Sealed in the abyssal depths, Li Mei expects nothing but silence and solitude. But every day, she is visited by Yang Hui, the warden of Pandora’s Box, known as the Keeper of the Box of Evil.

When an overworked worker takes cover in the rain. She meets a mysterious man by chance. They began to meet during rainy days. An unlikely budding of romance and friendship start.

"Kairos Rain" is a gripping urban novel that delves into the complexities of female friendships, love, and betrayal. The story revolves around Maya, a successful event planner in her late twenties, who seems to have it all together. She's got a thriving business, a tight-knit group of friends, and a loving boyfriend. However, Maya's world is turned upside down when she discovers that her best friend and business partner, Rachel, has been secretly sabotaging her relationships and stealing her clients. The betrayal cuts deep, and Maya is left reeling from the shock. As Maya navigates the treacherous landscape of her ruined friendships and business, she must also confront her own demons and insecurities. Along the way, she meets Elijah, a charming and supportive love interest who helps her heal and find her footing again. But just as Maya thinks she's moved on from the drama, Rachel returns with a vengeance, determined to destroy Maya's reputation and relationships once and for all. Will Maya be able to overcome the kairos rain of betrayal and heartache, or will it drown her? Excerpt: "I thought our bond was unbreakable, Rachel. I thought we were sisters, not enemies. But I guess I was wrong. You've been poisoning our friendship, our business, and our lives. And for what? So you can be the queen bee? So you can have it all?" - Maya

Michael doesn't like rain one bit, he didn't like the feeling of being cold and wet. he didn't like the aftermath of rain either, but with a certain girls wish, it seems like a 'little' rain is the least of his worries.

The land of Ibalon is a place of changes and wars, of heroes and myths, of monsters and adventures. After the success of two heroes who resolved major catastrophes, a prophecy calls upon a third hero to pit against a looming evil. Ilunin, a girl escaping from the duty of marriage. Humaling, a slave who bought freedom with blood. Apahap, a hero's son burdened by his bloodline. Fate brings them to an epic journey of mysteries and secrets that blur the question: who is the true evil that must be fought?

She ran, for her life. Sage would often say she couldn't care less if she died but she wasn't ready, not yet. She ran not just for her life, but for her happiness, for her soul. She ran in to the wind with her dark curls waving in the air, and refused to jump at the sudden sound of thunder of the flash of lightning though she really was scared. She refused to slip on the damp ground and be caught in the rain, and be caught by them.

A plane crashes on an undiscovered island. Kitagawa is a flight attendant who felt like giving up after not being able to pay off the loans that her late father left behind, her life gives her another chance to live....... or so as she thinks, but the island she landed on contains dark secrets and unknown creatures. Uncover the secrets of island along with Kitagawa and the survivors. Read Acid Rain to discover more.

Individual short stories.

On a rain-soaked morning, Mia's already disastrous day takes a turn for the unexpected when a chance collision leads to a spilled coffee and a charming encounter with Jake. What begins as an apology turns into an invitation to a café, and a spark ignites between two strangers amidst the downpour. Will this chance meeting blossom into something more, or will life's challenges keep them apart?

Tentang pertemuan yang tak terduga di tengah derasnya hujan di Bandung-sebuah momen singkat yang mengubah hidup dua orang. Tanpa mereka inginkan, takdir mempertemukan mereka kembali bertahun-tahun kemudian. Kali ini, kenyataan lebih rumit, dan perasaan yang dulu tak pernah terucap kembali menghantui. Akankah hujan yang berbeda membawa jawaban atau justru lebih banyak pertanyaan?

In a land constantly shrouded by crimson-hued rain, a world torn apart by clan warfare and supernatural forces, a trio of warriors bound by an ancient curse embarks on a journey of vengeance, redemption, and self-destruction. Ryoujin, the cunning, emotionless leader, leads his companions Shion and Akira, each marked by the cursed symbol of the Ebon Pact, a pact forged in the blood of the fallen and entwined with the fate of their bloodline. Decades ago, the massacre of Ryoujin's clan by the power-hungry emperor set the world on a path of sorrow, while a forbidden pact between man and spirit granted those left behind supernatural power in exchange for an inescapable cost. Now, the trio has returned, cloaked in darkness and seeking vengeance against the emperor, whose ambition for immortality threatens not only the lives of his enemies but the very fabric of existence itself. As they infiltrate the empire's power structures, their pursuit of justice grows twisted by shadow manipulation, blood magic, and elemental destruction. The three warriors are pushed beyond the limits of mortal strength, with each use of their powers severing a piece of their humanity. But vengeance is only the beginning—beyond personal revenge lies a far more dangerous truth. The emperor seeks to pierce the veil between the living and the dead, to transcend mortality and control life itself, threatening to undo the balance between realms and doom the world to an endless cycle of torment. Ryoujin’s ultimate goal transforms from simple revenge into a dark obsession to unlock the true power of the Ebon Pact. As he seeks to manipulate time and rewrite the past, Ryoujin discovers the cost of tampering with fate is far greater than he could ever imagine. With the land weeping with the souls of the lost, his quest takes a terrifying turn as he is confronted with the choice to either destroy the cycle of suffering or embrace the corruptive power to gain absolute control over destiny, ultimately deciding whether his soul—and the world itself—will be redeemed or consumed in darkness. In this epic tale of revenge, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity, Shadows in the Crimson Rain follows a trio of warriors haunted by their past, bound by an unbreakable pact, and torn between their thirst for vengeance and the haunting consequences of their powers. Will they save the world—or bring it to ruin? Only time—and the choices they make—will tell.