Counter Elise

This is a story of tribulation and counter-tribulation, with a touch of sweetness amidst the sorrow. Both protagonists are pure in body and soul. A story of unwavering love between the two main characters, assured as a one on one match. You can dive into this story with confidence.

This story is historical fiction with a touch of magic. Viking raids began in the late 8th century, particularly in the Western Isles and the Northern Isles of what is now Scotland and with attacks on monasteries and coastal towns in what is now Ireland. This story follows Deirdre O Cleirigh, a young girl in the idyllic village of Ulster, who dreams of adventure and heroism beyond her modest upbringing. Growing up in a land threatened by Viking invaders, her childhood is shaped by tales of courage and resilience passed down through generations. As the Vikings attack, Deirdre's spirit emboldens throughout her turbulent youth; compelled by the need to protect her family and home, she becomes a skilled warrior. As the siege intensifies, she gathers a coalition of warriors and citizens, inspiring them with her unwavering resolve and leadership. The turning point comes when Deirdre realizes that victory can only be achieved through the unity of all the people of Ulster—not just her warriors. Rallying the citizens, she empowers them to join the fight, tapping into their shared heritage and strength. Together, with the aid of local druids and her innate tactical skills, they craft a counter-offensive strategy to reclaim their city and their country. In a climactic battle, Deirdre leads her forces against the Viking stronghold, demonstrating courage, tactical acumen, and the power of community. Despite heavy sacrifices, the united front of citizens and warriors overwhelms the Vikings, forcing them into retreat. As the dust settles, Deirdre stands as a triumphant leader—heart heavy with the cost of victory but filled with hope for the future. Through her journey, Deirdre transforms from a frightened girl into a revered leader, fostering a new order in Ulster dedicated to fairness and resilience. The story highlights themes of unity, sacrifice, and the strength found in community, establishing a foundation for lasting peace and the flourishing of Ulster under her leadership. This is her story.

The world didn't end with a bang, but with a terrifying, agonizing stretch. Now, under a perpetually bruised sky stained by an ominous, unblinking red counter, humanity fights for every breath against an army of rapidly evolving infected and a planet that warps and shifts beneath their very feet. Kael, an utterly average guy whose biggest challenge used to be assembling furniture, thought he was utterly doomed—until a mysterious, transparent panel flickered into existence before his eyes. No grand destiny, no heroic call, just a sleek, silent interface that promises one thing: **Amplify (x1)**. From turning a flimsy broomstick into a marginally less flimsy weapon to making stale rations slightly more palatable, Kael's peculiar "cheat sheet" offers meager, often comically underwhelming, enhancements in a world where every fraction of an advantage is life-saving. But as the line between survivor and monster blurs, and the infected grow terrifyingly smarter, Kael quickly learns that even a small edge demands a heavy price. He's forced to navigate a brutal landscape filled with more than just the undead: there are the ruthless warlords carving out their fiefdoms, the desperate pioneers trying to rebuild, and the hidden psychopaths lurking in the shadows. Amidst this escalating chaos, Kael finds himself caught in a fragile alliance with **Elena**, a no-nonsense ex-cop whose tactical brilliance and hidden potential might rival his own strange gift. But she's just one piece of a larger, more dangerous puzzle. As he struggles to understand his own newfound ability and its limits, Kael will cross paths with other formidable women—survivors forged in the crucible of the apocalypse, each with their own unique, powerful skills and unbreakable wills. Not all of them will be allies, nor will they be easily swayed. Some are as lethal as the infected themselves, and others hold secrets that could reshape this broken new world. In an apocalypse where power means everything, and life is terrifyingly cheap, Kael's "cheat Sheet" isn't a guaranteed win—it's just enough to make things interesting. And terrifyingly, irresistibly alive.

“You shouldn’t walk around in that nightwear.” His voice was low—closer than it should’ve been. I didn’t have time to turn. His hand slid up my thigh before I could even breathe. My grip on the counter tightened like it might save me. “Alpha—” Elyssa was the traitor’s daughter—unmated, unloved, and wolf-less. A pack slave. A pretty shadow. Easy to overlook. Until war turned her world into ash and dropped her in the dungeon of the most feared Alpha alive. Kaelith Drenor—cursed, ruthless, and completely unprepared for the girl with haunted green eyes who made his blood burn and his beast obey. He doesn’t know why he can’t stay away. She doesn’t know she’s his mate. And no one knows her wolf is waking up. When she shifts, the world will feel it. And so will he.

SETOGIWA: A World On The Brink is a supernatural setting, where the world is plagued with beasts called "automorphs." These beasts are countered by people fueled with a supernatural energy called isotonic force, and this energy fuels their strength. The story follows a Japanese teenage boy named Sakatoro Zenatori, who, after losing his family, he roams the world wondering what his purpose is.

I was just a normal guy once;quiet, calm, and focused. But then came the crew: Verde, Josiah, Aurelius,Bertinus, Derrick, Delvin… the so-called “legends” of badness in our school. We skipped classes, broke rules, watched the filthiest things, and chased the wildest girls. I became one of them. I lost myself in the noise. Until one night, something strange happened. A random click… a Bible app downloaded itself to my phone. Since then, something’s been stirring inside me. Every choice I make seems to affect a hidden counter—one that tracks my spirit rank. From C-Rank… can I really climb to SSS-Rank by avoiding sin and temptation? This is my journey. A journey of inner battles, hidden temptations, fake friends, and unexpected divine encounters. I’m Elric Thorns. And this is my path to redemption.

In countless worlds, mysterious doors appear, leading to an ordinary-looking convenience store. That is, until you see who’s inside. An immortal cultivator ponders over instant noodles flavor, an ancient demon sips a cola, and a primordial beast carefully holds a bag of potato chips. Beings who could shake the heavens stand quietly in line, waiting their turn. At the counter, a young man scans their purchases. No one knows where he came from, but all understand one thing. In this store, rules must be followed. Welcome to the Dimensional Convenience Store, where even the greatest existences must check the price before they buy. — Releasing: Mon to Fri 2-3 chapters. Sat and Sun 2-4 chapters.

A Playboy CEO's Pursuit. A Stubborn Engineer's Resistance. Love Has Never Been This Challenging. Teeradon has it all: chairman of a thriving liquor empire, owner of Bangkok's most exclusive nightclub, and self-proclaimed president of Thailand's Playboy Association. Accustomed to conquest in both business and romance, he's never met a challenge he couldn't charm his way through—until a falling wrench nearly takes his head off and brings him face-to-face with Wittawin. The stubborn, brilliant computer engineer is everything Teeradon finds irresistible: fair-skinned, sharp-featured, with lips that could stop traffic and a figure that certainly stops the CEO in his tracks. But Wittawin has zero interest in becoming another notch on a playboy's belt. Every advance is met with a strategic retreat, every flirtation with a perfectly timed escape. For the first time in his life, Teeradon finds himself chasing someone who genuinely doesn't want to be caught. What begins as wounded pride quickly transforms into something deeper. Teeradon discovers that winning Wittawin's heart will require more than his usual arsenal of wealth, charm, and devastating good looks. He'll need to prove he's capable of something he's never attempted before: genuine love. "With my heart on the line, Wittawin must surrender," Teeradon declares. "Swooning at Teeradon's charm? Yeah, right," Wittawin counters. In this battle of wills wrapped in romantic comedy, will Thailand's most notorious playboy finally meet his match, or will he discover that some prizes are worth changing for?

Before we begin: Read Chapter 0 in Volume 0. Thats the place where its explained why its important to hit our goals. 10 collections & 15 PowerStones = new chapter!!! Chapter 40 is out. Counter restarted. We did the PS, now the Collections for a new chapter!! Thanks for your support—I hope you all are loving the story Current progress: • Collections: 9/10 • Power Stones: 108/15 ✅ If we don’t hit today’s goal, we’ll push again tomorrow till we do reach our goal. Once we reach the goal, a new chapter will go live and the counter resets. Can’t wait to dive back into the action with you all! Now the Sypnosis. A world where the veil between reality and nightmare has shattered, monsters now prowl the streets of Tokyo after sundown. Humanity’s last line of defense lies with the Nightguard Corps—an elite force trained to fight back the horrors that emerge in the darkness. Divided into five powerful divisions, each unit faces death nightly to preserve the fragile peace of the waking world. Lucien, a mysterious teenager who first was a homeless orphan from the age of 3 now is gifted with divine powers by the Creator of Gods. He is told that he is the vessel for the God of Vengeance. He finds himself dragged into this war after barely surviving a monster attack. Taken in by the Nightguard Corps, he endures brutal training, deadly trials, and soul-shattering tests of character. But even after surviving the legendary Death Trial—a fight to the death against a monstrous abomination no one has ever lived through—Lucien is denied his rightful place. Only through the loyalty of newfound friends and a second chance at fate does Lucien rise again. Now a full-fledged member of Division Five—a small but growing squad consisting of Rylen, Jason, Emiluna, and himself—Lucien begins his new life among comrades who treat him like family. With each passing mission, his power evolves—telekinesis, superhuman strength, mental perception, and the mysterious divine force known as Purgeflame—a holy fire that burns through corruption itself. But peace is short-lived. Haunted by the power inside him and hunted by the beings beyond comprehension, Lucien must face not only the monsters outside—but the ones buried deep within himself. Because the truth is clear: Lucien wasn’t just chosen by a god. He may have been created to kill them. Average words are around 1.8k to 2k. First chapters are a bit shorter but it will get longer over time Also i do upload this on https://www.royalroad.com/profile/738816/fictions. and on patreon for exclusieve chapters that are not yet released in here. https://patreon.com/RaminAhmed and my paypal if you feel like donating any amount that you feel comfortable with. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G79JCMKXCFN7G also have a WIki fandom https://echoes-of-infinite.fandom.com/wiki/Echoes_of_Infinite_Wiki Echoes of Infinite Wiki

Highschool Fighter In a world where fists speak louder than words, one boy fights to survive, to protect, and to rise. At just 16, Alex is known for his cold, serious eyes and silent strength. Behind that expression hides a broken home, a struggling mother, and a heart filled with untold pain. But Alex doesn’t ask for help—he trains. Under the guidance of Coach Ray, he dives deep into the brutal world of boxing, mastering the peek-a-boo style and later combining it with deadly counter-punching techniques. As he climbs through his first tournament, Alex learns that fighting isn’t just about winning matches—it’s about protecting those who can’t fight for themselves. Whether it’s standing up to school bullies or defending his friends from street gangs, Alex never backs down. Balancing school, endless part-time jobs, and blood-sweat training, Alex begins learning Muay Thai and Taekwondo, forging himself into a fighter no one saw coming. But behind every opponent in the ring lies a deeper challenge: poverty, loneliness, and the weight of becoming a man before his time. This is more than a story about fighting. It’s about a young warrior who learns to carry the world—and never let it crush him.

Lein Arcel was a young man. He lived in a world where everything depended on the supernatural strength known as "Flux". Lein couldn't remember who he was or his parents, all he recalled were moments of gazing at the dark sky in the midnight. His quest for his self-discovery became an oddysey, fueled by an emotions he encountered and the mysteries of his own Cause, with the insanity mind he have. But... a sudden incident emerged: a Heavenly Genocide. The event forced Lein to fight for survival against a massive slaughter perpetrated by entities from the heavens. The realms divided into five worlds, including the realm of Earth, the realm of Reckoning, the realm of Redemption, the realm of Hell, and lastly the realm of Heaven... The abode of holy beings that ultimately attack the realm of Earth. Lein and his friends, Reo and Grace, fled their city to escape the widespread destruction, making their way to Medarie Capital City, a place none of them had ever seen before. It was currently the safest haven, serving as the largest evacuation center in the Celestial region. Determined to reclaim their world, Lein, Reo, and Grace joined the military academy in Medarie Capital City. There, they pushed themselves through grueling training, determined to find a way to counter the angelic forces that had brought destruction to their homeland. In a world plunged into chaos, Lein and his two friends fought bravely against the angels to protect the realm of Earth...

"Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send her flying a few feet away. She was surprised someone younger than her had managed to push her back. While she was in thought, Kryll quickly stuffed in a pill in each of the two and started healing them. "You think I'll watch you heal members of the demon? Not a chance!" Mira snapped and slashed forward. Kryll expecting all of it took hold of the two and teleport away. No matter how angry he was, he won't risk the life of the two as long as they had hopes of surviving. A'ting recovered enough energy to sit up but A'lo had completely been crippled. At this moment, the stage was currently in shambles while soldiers crowded the area. "Search for the three! Kill those who shelter them!" Mira gave out her orders firmly to the surrounding guards which quickly dispersed. "A'ting, take care of your brother and don't worry, I've placed a formation here, so you won't be harmed as long as you're in this house." "Master, disciple will heed your words!" A'ting quickly knelt and watched his master leave the house. Kryll was determined this time, he would definitely teach that girl Mira to know how to appreciate life. He was afraid she might stoop down so low she would fall. He didn't understand why he was concerned for her. Furthermore, he was angered, yes, but he still can't bring himself to even think of killing her which disturbed him deeply. He approached Mira who was still inspecting the stage, she had no clue how he disappeared every time but she knew she had to get to the bottom of it, or she'll never be able to kill the demon. "Are you sure you want to expose your back to an enemy?" Kryll said still a trace of anger in the words he was emitting. Like he said, if he had just attacked as soon as he arrived. He had a high chance of inflicting fatal damage to her. Mira was surprised, she hadn't been paying attention and she also knew she had a chance of dying if he had attacked which made her more vigilant. "Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send

AGE GAP!!! But I promise the characters only fall in love when they’re both legal. Still, the ML won’t make it easy for the MC. "A Little Too Close" Some hearts meet where they shouldn’t. Some feelings grow where they’re not allowed. Twenty-four-year-old Eugene spends his quiet mornings behind a café counter, pouring lattes and pretending his world is still intact. But when a group of high schoolers walks in on a cold Monday morning, something unexpected happens—he notices one of them. A boy with soft black hair, honey-brown eyes, and a smile that feels like sunlight through winter fog. Eugen doesn’t know why he can’t stop thinking about him. Why he still smells vanilla milk hours after he’s gone. Why something warm keeps blooming in his chest. Because feelings like this aren’t allowed. Not here. Not like this. Not with him. And yet... he hopes he comes back tomorrow.

After a devastating divorce left her questioning her worth, Sandra vowed never to let anyone close again. She buried her pain behind flour-dusted counters and the comforting rhythm of her bakery, Sweet Haven. Business was booming, but her heart remained closed—locked tight from a love that once meant everything. Then came Andre—charming, mysterious, and infuriatingly familiar. He wasn’t just a blast from the past; he was the one who left her shattered. Now he's back, with secrets in his eyes and apologies on his lips. But Sandra isn't the same woman he walked away from. She’s stronger. Wiser. And not so easily swayed. As old sparks reignite and hidden truths unravel, Sandra must decide: can she truly forgive? Or will loving him again mean risking the very heart she fought so hard to reclaim?

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world ruled by a single nation under one authoritarian government, controlled entirely by powerful chaebols known as High Chaebols—corporate conglomerates that own everything from infrastructure to information. Society is plagued by rampant crime: narcotics, human trafficking, mass murder, kidnapping, and unspeakable atrocities. At the heart of the chaos are vicious outlaw factions and criminal syndicates known collectively as the Sinners—masterminds of terror and destruction. Their brutal massacres have pushed civilisation to the brink, turning once-safe cities into warzones. Though the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) was established to contain the threat, their efforts have fallen short. The streets remain perilous. Justice feels like a relic of the past. Amid the decay, a lone figure emerges: Agent-90—a notorious and deadly assassin, emotionless yet precise. Neither hero nor villain, he operates outside in shadows where the law doesn’t work properly, targeting the Sinners and outlaws who endanger the fragile balance of society. In a world that has lost its moral compass, Agent-90 may be its final reckoning.

In the war-scarred kingdom of Evarra, love is not just dangerous—it’s treason. Wiliam Riveras, the lowborn son of a royal knight, never imagined his heart would be entangled with that of Princess Elise Avantra, heir to a crown soaked in politics and expectation. Their love began with a single moment of fate—a carriage accident, a storm, and a silent promise in the palace garden. But in a world where royal blood must never mix with common dust, their secret quickly becomes their curse. When Elise is betrothed to the cunning Prince Raynard of Merodia, a political marriage meant to seal a fragile peace, she must choose between her heart and her duty. But before she can decide, their secret is exposed. Wiliam is arrested, branded a traitor, and cast into the dungeon. Elise is silenced by duty—but not broken. With help from a forbidden resistance known as the Order of the Raven, Elise begins to weave her own game behind the throne. Wiliam escapes, hunted and angry, only to discover an ancient secret that could shatter the kingdom: Elise’s blood may not belong to the royal line at all—but to something older, and far more powerful. As war looms and betrayal festers in the palace halls, Wiliam and Elise must fight not only for each other, but for a kingdom on the brink. Their love may be forbidden—but it might also be the only thing that can save evarra. in a world ruled by crown and dagger, can love rewrite destiny?

Elise Thorne is a despised, wolfless Omega that wishes for a bit of normalcy, away from the usual loneliness she feels with her own kind. After a fateful night at the Whitemoon Ball, Elise finds herself in a spotlight she had never imagined. The Lycan Alpha, Kai, has her in his sights. But will he accept her, or will her hopes of becoming a somebody be all but dashed against the rocks? And when she finds primal forbidden powers lurking within her, can Elise Thorne handle the hidden dangers that await her? Hidden dangers that threaten to wipe out all she ever knew but never really loved. Watch Elise Thorne as she climbs up the ladder to become the fiercest, most powerful lady the world of werewolves has ever known. And if she picks up an Alpha or two along the way, of course that’s a bonus!

The people of the alpha plane have made it their hobby to enter the dungeons of other worlds and conquer them. Naturally not everyone is happy with this as dark undercurrents begin to work against the conquerors. As some people die in the dungeons they are made an offer. To give up their humanity in order to live on. Guy, a veteran carrier, is one of them, he can't bear to leave his family alone and accepts. From then on he must fight in the dungeons but as a monster while simultaneously continuing his life in the alpha plane in the shape of a human. Jade, an elite adventurer, also accepts the offer but her intent is solely to get revenge on those who killed her and make humanity suffer for her life. Monica, a little girl not native to the alpha plane is pulled into the happenings due to her childish innocence.

“Cinta yang tumbuh diam-diam, di tengah tembok istana yang penuh rahasia dan darah.” Wiliam Riveras, seorang pemuda 19 tahun dari keluarga ksatria biasa, tidak pernah menyangka bahwa hidupnya akan berubah hanya karena satu pertemuan singkat di tengah badai. Sejak saat ia menyelamatkan Putri Elise Avantra, benih cinta pertama tumbuh dalam diam hangat, namun terlarang. Di kerajaan Evarra yang dipenuhi intrik politik dan peperangan, cinta bukan sekadar urusan hati. Saat Elise dijodohkan demi perdamaian antar kerajaan, dan rahasia hubungan mereka terbongkar, Wiliam dijebloskan ke penjara bawah tanah. Tapi cinta yang benar-benar tulus tak akan mati dalam kegelapan. Antara sumpah darah, takdir mahkota, dan luka yang tak pernah sembuh, mampukah cinta pertama mereka bertahan? Atau akan tumbang di hadapan kekuasaan yang tak mengenal belas kasih? "Darah Mahkota, Luka Cinta" adalah kisah tentang keberanian mencintai di dunia yang tak memberi ruang bagi perasaan. Penuh konflik, pengkhianatan, dan janji yang menantang nasib.

In the crumbling halls of Saint Lysandra’s Orphanage, Mikael discovers a door that wasn’t there yesterday, a narrow red door with no handle, only a keyhole shaped like a doll’s eye. No one else seems to notice it. No one except Elise, the quiet girl who never speaks unless it's to deliver warnings no one believes. When strange dreams begin to blur with reality and porcelain dolls whisper secrets in the dark, Mikael realizes the door isn’t just a door, it’s a passage to something much older, something that remembers him. Behind that door lies the Dollhouse: a twisted, ever-shifting world of forgotten memories, cursed children, and crimson dreams that feed on fear. If Mikael wants to survive, and uncover the truth about who he really is, he’ll need to open the door. But some doors were never meant to be opened.

A transfer student shrouded in rumors, Valine planned to survive high school without attachments. But fate had other plans — beginning with a silent girl named Elise, and ending in the rain on a road she was never meant to cross. Then she woke up... in someone else’s childhood. A nameless world. A forgotten character. A story she once read. But this isn’t a fairytale — it’s survival. What began as a second chance slowly twisted into something darker. Abandoned, enslaved, erased — she’s no longer living... just enduring. As the lines blur between fiction and reality, Valine begins to question: Was her first life the punishment? Or is this one the curse? Just when her will to live begins to fade completely, she's sold off to a Duke — a man who may not save her, but might just give her a reason to survive.

Elise has never belonged. Not in the house that treats her like a burden. Not in the school halls where whispers and laughter follow her. And certainly not in a life that feels borrowed—like it was meant for someone else. But everything changes the day she finds the fountain.And a fairy who speaks of a world Elise doesn’t remember... but can’t seem to forget. As reality starts to unravel, Elise finds herself caught between two lives: the one she was forced into, and the one calling her back. But the truth has enemies. And the past has claws

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?

[ Book is on hold, the author lost the draft and planning because of a car accident ] Young and talented witch Xiao wants to kill herself to escape a future arranged marriage, so she offers herself as a sacrifice to a demon. The charming demon gives her a counter offer: release him from his prison, and he'll make all her dreams come true. Any sane person would not make a deal with a demon, but Xiao is not sane, and the Demon Trix is in this for the long run. As the years went by, Xiao grew to be the strongest magic user in the kingdom, and she started to see the demon as more than just a mentor. Meanwhile, time traveller Prince Alexander is trying to save the love of his life from death and his best friend Xiao from falling into the hands of a demon. Said love of his love is also stuck in a time loop.

There was a time before this. I cannot remember it clearly. It comes in fragments — the weight of power, a voice that once called my name, a pair of eyes I feel more than see. But the rest is mist. They say I am being punished. The System gives me no guidance. It does not speak unless it must. It does not comfort. It only instructs. [Task detected. Entering soul channel.] I wake in bodies that do not belong to me. A fallen young mistress. A nameless servant girl. A scapegoat disciple left to rot at the foot of a mountain. They are all women who died with unfinished fates. Each time, the System says I must live in their place and complete their stories. Restore what was stolen. Rewrite what was lost. And when I do… a token appears. I do not know how many I must collect. The System does not say. It only demands. I did not ask for this path. I do not walk it willingly. But there is something I am chasing — or perhaps, something chasing me. Sometimes, in the quiet moments between death and rebirth, I hear a voice. Sometimes, I feel a hand reaching out. Familiar. Warm. Longing. I do not know who he is. I do not know who I am. But when I gather the tokens, the dreams become clearer. The ache grows stronger. If the only way to return is forward, then forward I will go. Not for the System. Not for Heaven. But for the one who remembers me… even when I cannot remember myself.

They look like mirrors. But they’re not. Elise saw something watching her from behind the glass. Now it won’t stop. And the more she looks… …the closer it gets.

"So, what do you want to do?" Audrey's voice was gentle yet probing, seeking a glimpse into the depths of my heart amidst the wreckage. "I want to forget it all," I replied, the words raw and desperate. "Forget our relationship, forget the lives I took." Fresh tears welled, blurring my vision. "Are you sure? Some memories are worth holding onto," she countered, her voice laced with worry, as if fearing I was making a choice I might regret. "Not when they hurt. Not when they're constant reminders of what could have been," I retorted, each word a painful admission. "I have a way," she said suddenly, a flicker of determination igniting her features. She headed upstairs, beckoning for me to follow. A small spark of curiosity flickered within me amidst my despair.

"The water choked him, the cold seeping into his bones. His mind, usually so sharp, fractured into a thousand desperate thoughts. He saw her face above him, contorted by a primal rage, and in his final, suffocating gasp, he knew. Not just an opponent. A predator. He tried to speak, to beg, to curse, but only a gurgle escaped as darkness claimed him. His last thought, a chilling realization: She was more monster than detective." In the rain-slicked streets of Owerri, I live a double life. By day, I'm Detective Elise Blackwood, bound by the law, navigating a system that often fails the innocent. By night, I become a ghost, a weapon forged by a mother's murder, hunting the powerful Network – the city's corrupt elite who operate above all law. They stole my past; I'm here to tear down their future. Every stolen ledger, every breached server, drags me deeper into their deadly game, transforming me from hunter to the hunted. My knuckles ached, the water cold as ice, as I forced him under. This wasn't just justice. This was survival. And a promise kept. I've walked through fire, made impossible choices, and faced betrayal from every angle. Now, as I close in on their elusive financial architect, Pierce M., the man whose secrets can finally bring their empire crashing down, the true cost of my war reveals itself. The truth about Pierce is far more devastating, far more personal, than any nightmare I could have imagined. My pursuit of dark justice is about to collide with a betrayal that will redefine everything I am.

Calen Brooks used to stand tall—trophies on his shelf, fire in his fists, a future filled with promise. Now, at twenty-one, he’s just another name in the office roster. The days blur: the same coffee, the same bagel, the same fake smiles, and a boss who doesn’t even know his name. Every evening, he returns to an empty apartment, haunted by memories of who he used to be. He doesn’t talk much. He doesn’t go out. And every time his co-worker Gary asks about his day, Calen offers the same cold, bitter response. He’s tired—of pretending, of surviving, of a life that feels more like a shadow. One quiet evening, drawn by impulse and boredom, Calen wanders into a strange little bookstore tucked between streets he thought he knew. The old man behind the counter offers him a single book—worn, faded, and completely blank inside. Moments later, on a bridge overlooking the river, Calen flips through its empty pages and feels something stir. A gust of wind. A flash of light. Then silence. And when he looks again, the world has changed.