Escaping From The City

One quiet night, Luke Lorence awoke in terror to find his room filled with golden strings, eerily suspended above him. Instinctively, he dodged their touch, convinced they were part of a sinister attempt to control him. As he delved deeper into the mystery of the strings, he discovered that the city he lived in concealed a dark secret, and the people he thought he knew were not who they appeared to be. The truth is... the city is nothing but a stage—a play—a Marionette City!

The Super Soldier in the City, the invincible champion who strides across the urban landscape, wanders through day and night.

Five hundred years later, a superhuman talent cultivated by the state perished during a mission, and his soul transmigrated, taking possession of the body of a young master from a prominent family who suffered from an anxiety disorder. From that moment on, his extraordinary life began, spanning across various fields such as business and medicine. Wherever he set foot, others could only look up to him.

Long ago when he was only a little boy the dark lord attacked his town and killed all adult males. He was captured along with his mother and two sisters. One of his sister got separated from them. To keep his remaining family alive he has to fight in the cage and bring profit to his cruel masters. If he ever looses a war then his family dies. So far he has never lost and has been bringing massive profits to his masters. The are happy with him and promised to let go of his sister after 5 more fights. But today he made a grave mistake; he got distracted while fighting. It cost his masters a lot of cash. The distraction was a beautiful girl he has never seen before. His masters punish him by sticking a needle where it hurts the most; his family. In his mind he can only blame the stranger who distracted him. He his devastated and hungry for revenge. How will he ever attain freedom or his much desired vengeance?

Oleander has always been an quite and upright person. one day she gets entangled in something... mysterious.... Will she be able to stay an upright person even after witnessing the ugly side of the world? Will she able to escape a world filled with fantasy that sometimes resembles a nightmare?

Eldrid is a city unlike any other, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. The city’s inhabitants live in a delicate balance with the ancient forces that permeate their world. At the center of this balance is the Whispering Stone, a powerful artifact that holds the city’s deepest secrets and the key to its survival. The story follows Liora, a young historian with a thirst for knowledge and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. Liora has always been fascinated by the legends of Eldrid, but when she discovers a forgotten manuscript in the city’s grand library, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. The manuscript speaks of a prophecy that foretells the return of an ancient evil, one that could destroy Eldrid and plunge the world into darkness.

After learning about my girlfriend's infidelity, I got drunk and woke up in the world of the novel R-19. I became a character who is not even included in the extras of the novel — the useless and unnecessary daughter of the Duke de Walt. However, I didn't care about it, because I knew what this world was waiting for ahead. In the near future, the Ruvens Empire will be mired in chaos, and in order to survive it, I decided to quietly sit out in the manor enjoying a luxurious life. Everything went according to plan, until one day I made just one fatal mistake. A year after my rebirth, I accidentally found a wounded commoner in the forest. Out of pity, I decided to take her in and kept her. We lived together until I found out that this was the main villain who was supposed to die at the end of the novel. But because of my interference, the plot of this damn book continued with me! I have to run now! But where...?! After all, this crazy woman is now stalking me. — Where are you going, lady? — I… just went out for a walk. — Take a walk? The border of the empire is not the best place to walk. Let me walk you back. With the sword in her hand, I didn't have a chance to refuse.

a girl who falls in love in a parallel world

As a Dare Devil, I was constantly seeking thrills that can bring a spark into my Boring life. I came upon the news of a VR Game with the penalty of having a player killed in real life if their in game character dies. I Decided to seek the game out. The name of the vedio game was called Sword Craft. Its a three player game that requires our real information, such as our, Name , Age  Emails and Experience. As we proceed with the game to our surprise we saw something popped up on our gaming screen that said place your hands here. So out of curiosity we followed the instruction. Without knowing we would eventually be sucked into the game. First went Tyler, second was my brother Justin and last was Me. As we entered into the game there was two words needed to start the game, "link start".

Nayla Anne is fed up with the reality of the world, and even though she has a successful business and living the life she always wanted, she can't find the happiness she's searching for. One night she experiences something odd and wakes up as Serlina, who also wants to escape her reality. Serlina Casidy is the daughter of a noble but her father leave them behind with a huge debt due to gambling, her older brother is currently handling their household and forcing her to get married with the Duke's son.

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"City of Two Worlds" In the divided city of Blizzel, where the elite live above in gleaming towers and the desperate struggle for survival below in the Techno Canyon, the gap between the two worlds grows ever wider. At the heart of it all is the Energy Tower — the city’s lifeblood, an ancient and powerful structure that keeps the lights on, but also hides dark secrets about its true purpose. Elián, a young engineer from the lower city, is haunted by the death of his sister, Ana, who died in a factory explosion covered up by the government. With no answers, Elián seeks justice, determined to uncover the truth behind the system that failed her and countless others. As the city begins to tremble under the weight of its own corruption, Elián’s path crosses with Oleg, the charismatic leader of the underground rebel group "RadioTapok." Oleg’s songs, filled with hidden messages of resistance, fuel the fires of rebellion in the lower city. Together with his newfound allies, Elián discovers that the Energy Tower is not just a source of power, but a weapon — a ticking time bomb waiting to tear the city apart. On the other side of the divide, Laena, a brilliant but conflicted scientist from the upper city, is also drawn to the tower’s dark secrets. As she uncovers the true nature of her family’s involvement in the tower’s creation, she is forced to question everything she has ever known about her world. As Elián, Laena, and Oleg forge uneasy alliances, the city begins to unravel. With betrayal, secrets, and the clash of two worlds, the struggle for control of Blizzel becomes a battle not just for survival, but for the future of the entire city. Will they be able to stop the impending disaster before it’s too late? Or will their efforts be crushed under the weight of the powers that control Blizzel? In this city of shadows and light, no one is safe, and nothing is as it seems.

I was an Alpha werewolf, She was a human. I lost everything. But I found her, my mate. ****** After losing everything he ever had, including his little sister, to the sudden coup staged by his Beta, because of his mateless status had weakened the morale of the pack and the council. During this time, Alpha Luke believed it was all over. However, his fate changed when he woke up and found himself in a strange colorful room with no idea of where he was or who had saved him from untimely death in his Beta’s hands. Having discovered that the strange room belongs to his long-awaited mate, Valerie McCain, a college student who was also modeling to make ends meet. Luke decided to make himself worthy of her, by not only getting everything he had lost back but threefold. This time, with his fated mate beside him. Unknown to him, the human world is completely different from the werewolf world. Critics, judgment, and betrayal are common in the two worlds, but would a werewolf without a cent to his name be able to survive in the irksome, subfuscous human world? This is the story of a young werewolf, his challenges, and his thrilling, yet captivating journey to his unforeseen future.

Recounts a transformative journey from screen addiction and social media obsession to a life of purpose and faith. The author reflects on a childhood overshadowed by digital distractions, leading to struggles with social interactions, academic performance, and a lack of connection to faith. The memoir details the author’s battle with negative influences and the turning point that prompted a decisive break from digital distractions. Embracing a healthier lifestyle and rekindling spiritual practices, the author navigates the path to personal growth and fulfillment. This compelling account highlights the challenges and triumphs of reclaiming one’s life from modern distractions and offers inspiration for those seeking their own path to transformation.

The story unfolds in a turbulent land ruled by a shadowy assassin organization called Alamut Castle. The protagonist, Aryan, a young scion of the fallen Gulen family, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his family's massacre. Amid the chaos, Aryan discovers that the "King of Assassins," ruler of Alamut Castle, orchestrated the destruction of his family. Meanwhile, Aryan becomes entangled in the political and martial strife against Alamut Castle’s formidable forces. In this gripping tale of survival and vengeance, Aryan faces numerous trials that test his courage, determination, and sense of justice. As the mysteries of his family's downfall slowly unravel, Aryan steps closer to his destiny, setting the stage for an epic confrontation with the King of Assassins.

In a future world trapped under a colossal dome, Kaïra, a curious and impulsive 19-year-old, lives in the shadow of a city that’s cut off from the outside world. Raised in the lower districts, Kaïra has always been drawn to the forbidden stories of the land beyond the dome, a desolate and mysterious wasteland. One day, while sneaking outside the city with two friends, Kaïra stumbles upon an ancient, mysterious clock. She hides it, unaware of its significance.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

Leader, who was unjustly accused and imprisoned in the most dangerous prison in the world for ten years, tries to escape, using his unparalleled genius. But all his attempts end in failure. Until one day a mysterious girl joined him in prison. In order to escape, he has no choice but to cooperate with her, but... "I refuse" "Yes?" “I refuse to because I am not interested in escaping from here.” Unexpectedly, the girl refuses to cooperate. How can Leder convince her? And will they be able to escape from the prison full of unknown secrets?

In a world full of magic, chaos ensues. War broke out, and a plague haunted the world. A powerful sorcerer had enough of this torment and used all of his power to summon a portal to another world. What he did not know however, was that this world had no magic, and was filled with normal humans. What will he do? Will he hide and live a normal life? Or will he change the world?

There is a parallel world to this world. Only the chosen ones will travel through the past and participate in various escape games. Bai Leshui also traveled through the past. But he is different. Other players are escaping, but he is arranged to be a ghost. System: Let’s climb to the top and become the biggest BOSS. The first copy: Mystery of a wealthy family. Role: Newly married widowed sister-in-law. Basic character settings: 1. You are a madman. 2. You are a transvestite. Host please keep the settings to blend into the dungeon background, don't OOC, don't let the players discover your 'ghost' identity, and eliminate the survival players! Bai Leshui: ...is this setting correct? ? ? ********** Many people have disappeared in this world, and some people have fallen asleep inexplicably. Only a handful of people returned to shout about the fact of crossing. In order to explore the truth, Rong Zheng was hired to infiltrate the investigation. However, after three years of preparation, he was finally lucky enough to be selected as a player. In the first copy, he fell in love at first sight with a male NPC (pseudo) wearing women's clothing in the game. Rong Zheng: Please allow me to talk about love first? System prompt: You have been invited as a guest, but both the house and the people are a bit strange. Player status: Guest. Passing conditions: 1. Survive for seven days. 2. Reveal the secrets hidden in the mansion. 3. There is a very special existence here. Find it and reveal it. If one of the above is met, it will be considered as clearance. Rong Zheng made a big cross on the clearance content and wrote the new content as follows: 1. Confess to him. 2. Find out his identity and contact information. 3. Attack him! Rong Zheng: Satisfied. Special note: There will be no real dead people in the game, only the game will eliminate players, and the protagonist will not collapse.

set in the same world as "Nevermore Zero" is now in a distant time, over 2000 years has passed after the events. Alexandra is on a quest to find out the truth of the death of her parents while she us guided by the one she hates the most.

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

In a world transformed by the rise of new civilizations, Rashid Amari Amari, the son of a dethroned emir, embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his legacy. Born into slavery after the violent overthrow of his father, Rashid faces betrayal, political schemes, and relentless enemies, including the usurper Mansa Musa. From the depths of despair to the heights of power, Rashid navigates Oracle City's turbulent political landscape to become its president. This epic tale of survival and ambition explores themes of struggle, power, and justice, as one man rises to rewrite his destiny.

Shu Lan is an ordinary student who avoids being the center of attention. He lives a quiet life with few friends and no disruptions. One day, a novel titled "Between Three Empires" catches his interest. It’s an omegaverse story that’s soon to be adapted into a game. The novel follows the protagonist, Qing Shan, an omega who captivates the male leads of three empires. Together, they join forces to defeat the devil residing in the cursed land. However, before Shu Lan can find out how the story ends, he accidentally falls from a rooftop and dies. The next thing he knows, he wakes up in the body of Yang Luoya, the older brother of one of the male leads, Yang Wei. Shu Lan is horrified. If he had reincarnated as another sibling of a male lead, he might have been happy. But Yang Luoya? He’s the cruel and merciless villain doomed to a tragic end. "let's keep low profile for now" Moments later.... “…I just killed someone…”

~When dust turns to gold~ Following an invasion by a reptile-like species called Khalgora in the year 2043, humanity is forced to take a final stance in a gruesome confrontation that threatened it's existence into an apocalyptic demise. After decades of tactical execution of all its skills and resources man triumphs over beast. But only barely. With stenches of death and wails of suffering, the earth is left desolate, infertile with an atmosphere deteriorating at an alarming speed. The only habitat lies below. Year 2311. Welcome to STEM city. STEM (an abbreviation for ' Safe Territorially Erected Megalopolis'), is an underground Empire and home to the surviving earth inhabitants, sheltering them from the harsh conditions of the rubbled earth's surface. But even in this city where intellectual geniuses wheeled a minor underground refuge operation to a major megalopolis, slums existed. These slums like any other, are regions with insufficient supply of amenities from the Megalopolis' authority leading to hunger, suffocation and high rate of death by major lung diseases. Diana and her brother Axel are twin siblings who were born and brought up in these slums, lose everything but even in this great abyss of darkness, find a ray of hope, Polaris. Polaris academy is an institution erected by the collaboration of the major pillaring powers of STEM to raise potential superhumans in skills such as martial arts, elemental abilities, advanced sciences and much more, all to help in the exploration of the earth surface now being roamed by foreign beasts who pose a threat to the underground empire. In a world where the weak were preyed on and only the strong thrived, two poor kids with no background find themselves in this academy among astoundingly skilled minds from powerful families fighting for the same spot as them. Can they survive the competition and level up or will they return to the hell they came from? **** ~Excerpt ~ " Attention all factions, report to the portal station in an hour. A live Khalgora is loose in Flouresce, we need to contain it before any damage is done to civilians. Go!" The message set all students of Polaris in an uproar. **** What happens when humanity's mortal enemy is able to infiltrate this fortified empire? ---------------- A/N: cover obtained from the internet. All credits to the creator(s).