Broken Sky Chris Wooding

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A lonely girl and a bird — both unable to fly in their own ways — share a silent friendship. She talks to the bird more than people. The bird listens. Sometimes, it sings. But as days pass, its feathers lose color, and its voice fades. The girl learns that the bird doesn’t sing not because it doesn’t love her, but because it sees no sky anymore. And when someone has no sky… They forget how to sing. A short and tender story about emotional captivity, quiet love, and learning to open the cage — even when it hurts .

Six hearts. One band. Not everyone will stay in tune. When Elliot—heartbroken, guilt-ridden, and still strumming the chords of regret—tries to win back the girl he lost, he sets off a chain reaction that pulls the entire group into emotional disarray. Roxanne wants nothing to do with him. Sienna wants him—for all the wrong reasons. Adrian wants him to heal… but maybe not just as a friend. Mia believes in second chances—for love, and maybe for herself. And Dante? He just wants to keep the group from falling apart. In a band where every beat counts, one wrong note can change everything. Broken Chords is a messy, emotional, and heartfelt ride through friendship, betrayal, love, and the music that ties it all together.

The first star that passed away extinguished two thousand years ago. Four hundred years later, the mysterious Calamity of Heavenly Fall destroyed the civilization of the previous era, returning thriving cultures to ignorance. Since then, stars gradually vanished, the Firmament grew dark and dim, and a new civilization rose from the starless wilderness, flourishing once more. Yet, what accompanied this were war, death, destruction, and hatred. The flames once aimed at the Firmament were used to slaughter the people of enemy nations, and the raining clouds once engineered to alter deserts were turned into floods that engulfed the land. Humans once again began to kill each other for wealth and power... but no one looked up at the sky. They lost the Guidance of the stars Above the Sky, forgetting the awe of gazing upon the Milky Way. They were all prisoners. One thousand six hundred years after the Calamity of Heavenly Fall, a young child awakened memories of his past life. He wanted to break the Cage, to throw off the shackles. He wanted to become a star. To return to Above the Sky. "I don't care about how the people of this world live, whether they're well-fed or not, whether they can dress warmly or live comfortably, whether they have dreams or hopes. I don't care about their loves and hates." "I just want to go Above the Sky." ——Ian.

I have yet to start preparing for my demise. BUT I'VE DUG GROUNDS IN MY MIND FOR THESE GRAVES. In an effort to prevent anyone from seeing me the way I see myself; I try not to scream while holding my mouth shut while I sob myself to sleep. I WORK HARD TO GET AWAY FROM THESE BRUTILIZING THOUGHTS, BUT THE MORE I WORK AT IT, THE HARDER IT BECOMES. I wish there was a way for me to get out of this never-ending living hell. A MAZE THAT TWISTS MY GUT, HOWEVER, HAS NO ESCAPE. I WORK DAILY TO BE OKAY AND TO GET BETTER THAN I WAS THE DAY BEFORE. However, at the end of the day, suicide is all I can think about. BROKEN YET HAPPY, does that even make sense? They just seemed to fit in perfect harmony for some strange reason.

“He was born of lightning, raised by loss, and chosen by the storm.” One year after the mysterious death of his scientist parents, 17-year-old trillionaire Axel Vega uncovers a hidden lab buried deep beneath New York City—and accidentally activates the storm that changes everything. Struck by unnatural lightning and awakened by a cryptic message from the past, Axel inherits powers that defy the laws of nature: superspeed, flight, invincibility, elemental control, and a genius-level mind that’s only beginning to evolve. Guided by Helios, an advanced AI built from his family’s deepest secrets, Axel becomes Tempest—the last line of defense against threats too big for the modern world. But he’s not alone in the sky. From Speeza, a rogue speedster who turns space against you, to the haunting shadows of Project ThunderCore, Axel must face enemies that bend time, truth, and even reality itself. As storms rage across the world and conspiracies rise from the clouds, Alex will discover that being a hero isn't about saving the world... it's about earning it.

Some secrets are not meant to sleep forever... Within the shadowed halls of Eldaros Academy, a new season begins. Not all who arrive seek knowledge and not all knowledge wishes to be found. Asper speaks little, but silence often hides the loudest truths. Sia fears not failure, but what lies dormant within. Two others walk beside them, unknowingly bound by threads older than time. The stones remember. The watchers wait. And beneath it all… something stirs. What was sealed by the founders may yet awaken. And when it does, not even history will recognize the world it leaves behind.

A story about staying alive, even when it hurts. Yuta is tired or living, trying, fighting, simply existing. The world feels black. And then? A simple message, a simple "Hi!" A start of something beautiful. But now? Despite the hurt. A love story where depression and death linger around the corner - but they smile, choosing life one breath at a time.

"After losing everything, an 11-year-old boy walks beyond the forest... and into a world he never knew existed." Kalen Ravencrest's life is shattered the night he’s cast out of his home — his mother gone, his name erased, and his heart burning for revenge. In a world where the strong dominate the weak, Kalen’s silent vow sets him on a path far from the forest he once called home. Miles away, a quiet girl named Eirene is sent to the mysterious Maple Crest Home for unknown reasons. Surrounded by secrets, bullies, and whispers of a hidden past, she too must decide who she really is… and what she’s willing to fight for. As their paths inch closer in a world beyond the woods, destinies will awaken, friendships will form, and the shadows of the past will demand to be faced. Will they rise… or will the world beyond the woods consume them?

In a revenge story where an Omega, whose beloved Alpha husband and family were murdered, fakes a marriage with an Alpha from the enemy family to exact revenge, what are the potential pros and cons that might arise?

Ilya Valenpor was born a noble, but never lived like one. Branded a stain on her stepfather’s name and ignored by the court, her only value lies in her bloodline—and when a mysterious proposal arrives, she is sold into marriage like property. Her husband-to-be? Archduke Elias Wylt—the most feared man in the kingdom of Veltharion. Once hailed as the greatest sword master alive, Elias vanished from public life after a battle with a dragon left half his body burned and his soul scarred. Cloaked in shadow, wrapped in silk, he hasn’t been seen in over a decade. Some say he is cursed. Others say he is a monster. All agree: no woman should be sent to his side. But Ilya is done being silent. Thrown into a world of court games, ancient magic, and deadly secrets, Ilya knows she must either carve out power in the arms of the very monster the empire fears or succumb to the Knight in the Wooded Hollow.

The group had been inseparable since freshman year, sharing countless memories, laughter, and tears. But little did they know, their friendship was about to be put to the test.

Leonardo era un joven cansado de existir. Su mundo, monótono y sin propósito, solo encontraba sentido en los cuentos de fantasía que imaginaba para huir de su cruel realidad. Pero tras beber veneno por décima vez, algo cambió: esta vez, nadie llegó a salvarlo. Despertó en otro lugar. Otro cuerpo. Otro mundo. Ahora es el hijo menor de un rey en una tierra donde la magia es ley. Su nuevo cuerpo es débil, su familia está plagada de intrigas y su posición, aunque noble, no lo libra del desprecio de algunos de sus hermanos. Pero Leonardo ya no es el mismo. Él no pidió esta nueva vida… pero si el destino se empeña en devolverle la existencia, esta vez la tomará con crueldad, inteligencia y poder. Porque el chico que quería morir, ahora ha decidido escalar hasta la cima. Y nada ni nadie se interpondrá entre él y el trono.

A man from the modern world finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the ancient and harsh lands of the Eurasian Steppe, becoming Kirisen among a nomadic tribe called the Tagh Boru. Struggling to adapt to a life of horsemanship, survival, and tribal customs, he finds himself drawn to Aycecek, a spirited sixteen-year-old with a mysterious background. As Kirisen learns the ways of the Tagh Boru, he becomes entangled in tribal conflicts. ********* If you're tired of stories told through game-like stat screens or the endless cultivation theme, this might be just the story you're looking for. *********

The Main Character Void's born and raised here in the world called "Mayhem" where his journey is to enter the academy called "Sword Sky Academy" but one day the sky cracked just like glass, and then monsters came out plus the concept of system and status window also got introduced to the world too, but at the process he also got 1 big ability [What? it's just a boring novel then? where's the catch? you'll see]

Carson never asked to survive. He was sculpted in silence, sharpened in fire — the byproduct of a forgotten war and a father who sang lullabies in the language of betrayal. At fourteen, he was already a weapon. At seventeen, he’s a ghost in plain sight, haunting the hallways of a prestigious school by day, while dismantling criminal empires by night. But even ghosts bleed. When a chance reunion with Elise — the girl he once protected, then abandoned — throws him back into the chaos of memory, Carson’s world fractures. Elise is no longer the shy girl from the compound. She’s powerful. Untouchable. And unknowingly standing in the line of fire. Together with a group of outcasts held together by trauma, genius, and vengeance, Carson uncovers a sprawling conspiracy buried beneath glamour and blood: a secret organization that traffics in pain, memory, and forgotten children. The deeper he digs, the more he unravels — about them, about himself, about the horrors he buried in Morocco, in Berlin, in the sound of a lullaby that now drives him to the brink of madness. As old enemies rise and alliances fracture, Carson is forced to confront the brutal question he’s been avoiding all his life: Can someone so broken still choose love over violence? Or is he already too far gone?

I spent my whole life in luxury, among people who loved me or at least pretended so. I never had to care for anything, all was given to me. From one day to another I became a prince of nothing. A former royalty with no family, no power and no bright hope for the future. Even worse, I was sold as a slave. However I will not give up. I might be young, alone and inexperienced but I will learn to fight for myself, get my revenge and find my own place in this world. … I hope so at least.

Skyler, a brilliant and driven CEO of a flourishing game development company, finds his world irrevocably changed by the success of his latest creation. This award-winning game, a title that single-handedly revolutionized his company's fortunes, was brought to life with the invaluable help of the woman he's fallen deeply in love with – a woman whose intelligence and creativity perfectly complemented his own. Their collaboration was seamless, their connection undeniable, blossoming into a romance that felt destined. However, the euphoria shatters when Skyler uncovers a shocking truth: the woman he loves, his muse and partner, is actually a man who skillfully maintained the deception. Yet, the sting of betrayal is quickly complicated by a bewildering revelation. The "woman" knew all along that the man he loved was pretending because *she* was the one who orchestrated it. As Skyler grapples with this intricate web of secrets and affection, he must confront the unsettling question: how do you reconcile a love born from such an elaborate charade?

In the year 1300 A.D., in Eastern Europe, there lies a quiet village, far removed from the ambitions of kings and conquerors. Nestled between dense forests, it exists in a peaceful bubble, largely forgotten by the outside world. Here, we meet Asiel Vaughn, a sixteen-year-old boy who finds himself at a crossroads between the carefree days of youth and the heavy weight of a war-torn reality. His life is filled with simple pleasures: daily chores, quiet training sessions, playful moments with his younger sister, and the looming presence of his father’s legacy a former soldier named Castiel Vaughn, who once traversed the blood-soaked paths of empires. But tranquility is a fleeting thing. When an unexpected invasion disrupts their lives, Asiel is thrust into the harsh reality of being a prisoner of war, thrown into a brutal world where might makes right and the strong dictate the fate of the weak. Armed with only a few scraps of combat skills and the distant teachings of his father, Asiel must navigate the treacherous landscape, find a way to escape, and ultimately decide who he wants to be in a world drenched in blood. Will he seek vengeance? Or will he carve out his own destiny?

A journey across the land of a young boy to the top of the world

You'll learn numerous stories from this anthology series. Vol. 1: Falling With You = Jackson Freeman must clear his name from a scandal with Lisa Fatmawati, a friend who is also an actress. Vol. 2: Summer Vacation in Dread Islet = 10 artists from 6 different acting schools vacation on an island called The Dread Islet in Bali, Indonesia. They take a vacation to celebrate their graduation from their respective acting schools, but the case arises because one of their friends should come to die cruelly, to be precise when zooming in with them before she arrives at the Islet and the culprit will target them. Who is the culprit who killed the actress? And will they survive the attack of the culprit? Or the culprit among them?

A house in the woods, the Appalachian mountains surrounding it on all sides. many owners, but none stay too long, whether they’re chased away or taken. short stories of the home and its demented tenants deepen as the tales unfold and interwine together, each incident and haunting tying together in a terrifying mix of emotions. as the scared tenants come and go, The House in The Woods claims their souls.

Set in a world of a single continent divided by the Lutoni River and Central Mountains into two warring countries, Roxche and Sou Beil, the story follows Roxche pilot Allison and her childhood friend Wilhelm in their dangerous quest for a fabled treasure in Sou Beil territory that may end the war between the two nations.