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The Altar in the Mist

After a bitter divorce, Ellie Brooks moves to the isolated town of Graven with her nine-year-old son, Joey, hoping to start fresh. But their new home, perched on the edge of the mysterious Silent Lake, offers little comfort. The townsfolk are cold and distant, their eyes shadowed by something more than mere suspicion. And then there’s the lake—its misty surface rippling with whispers that only Joey seems to hear. As Ellie struggles to fit into the town, Joey’s behavior grows increasingly strange. He’s drawn to the lake, speaking of a voice in the fog that calls to him, promising answers to questions he cannot yet articulate. Desperate to protect her son, Ellie begins to unravel Graven’s dark history. What she uncovers chills her to the bone: a century-old pact to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger, a cursed altar hidden deep within the mist, and a malevolent force that preys on the town’s fears and guilt. The fog begins to thicken, creeping through the streets and into their lives. The townspeople, terrified of breaking their pact, turn against Ellie and Joey, seeing them as the next sacrifices to the lake. Trapped in a town that has surrendered to its own nightmares, Ellie must confront the horrors of her past and the terrors in the mist to save her son—and herself. But the lake does not give up its prey so easily. "The Altar in the Mist" is a chilling tale of fear, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Weaving supernatural terror with deeply human emotions, it explores how far we are willing to go to protect the ones we love—and what it costs to confront the monsters both outside and within.
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Son of Star Dust

In the distant future, humanity has colonized multiple star systems, establishing a vast interstellar federation. However, beneath the surface of peace, undercurrents of tension swirl, and an ancient prophecy is quietly coming to pass: "When the Child of Stardust descends, the universe will face rebirth or destruction." Kyle, an orphan living on the remote planet of Tar, was once just an ordinary scrap sorter. One day, while rummaging through a pile of junk, he discovers a mysterious stardust crystal. The moment he touches it, his fate is forever altered. The power of stardust awakens within him, granting him the ability to manipulate the most enigmatic energy in the universe. Yet, this power also makes him the target of a relentless pursuit by the Interstellar Federation. Rayne, a cold and ruthless Federation agent, is tasked with capturing Kyle. Believing Kyle to be a dangerous threat to the safety of the universe, Rayne is determined to bring him back to face trial. During his escape, Kyle encounters Alicia, a calm and rational genius student from the Federation's Academy of Sciences. Initially sent to monitor Kyle, she gradually finds herself moved by his sincerity and courage. At the same time, a mysterious stardust scholar named Morgan appears before Kyle. Morgan knows the truth behind the prophecy and secretly guides Kyle on a journey to uncover the origins of stardust. Together, Kyle, Alicia, and Morgan form an unlikely team, traversing perilous star systems, exploring ancient interstellar ruins, and unraveling the secrets of stardust. However, the Federation's pursuit never ceases. Kyle must not only evade the relentless chase of Federation agents but also face deadly threats in uncharted regions of space. As he gains greater control over the power of stardust, he begins to realize the weight of his destiny—he must make a choice: will he use the power of stardust to save the universe, or will he allow it to fall into destruction? "Son of Star Dust" is a science fiction novel brimming with imagination and adventurous spirit, blending a grand universe, vivid characters, and a captivating storyline. Following Kyle's journey, readers will embark on an interstellar adventure, exploring the origins and fate of the universe, and experiencing the power of growth, responsibility, and courage.
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