And When You Close Your Eyes

Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

In a world forever changed by a mysterious virus, brothers Jake and Sam struggle to survive amid the chaos. But this virus isn’t just another plague—it doesn’t just kill. It transforms. The dead rise again, but the survivors aren’t left untouched either. Those who don’t succumb develop extraordinary abilities, each one unpredictable, powerful, and dangerous. After barely escaping their collapsing hometown, Jake and Sam find themselves in the hands of a military-controlled complex, a supposed safe haven that offers food, security, and stability. Alongside their new allies—Vanessa, a hardened survivor with a sharp edge, and Brett, a fighter with his own dark past—they begin to settle into this new life. But beneath the surface, secrets run deep. The truth about the virus, its origins, and the real motives of those in power start to unravel. Then comes Trevor—a former enemy, now an uneasy ally. With his knowledge of the complex’s inner workings, he forces the group to question everything they thought they knew. As trust begins to fracture and tensions rise, the situation takes a devastating turn when a military bombing operation backfires, tearing apart half the complex and throwing everything into chaos. Now, Jake is faced with a life-altering choice—one that could save those he cares about or doom them all. With danger closing in on every side, survival is no longer just about fighting the infected. It’s about deciphering the lies, facing impossible odds, and making the hardest sacrifices. This gripping, action-packed debut blends the relentless tension of The Walking Dead with the chilling biological horror of The Last of Us, creating an intense story of survival, power, and the true cost of humanity in a broken world.

I, the author, a God beyond limits kidnapped a human from another world to put in my story. "Shut up, you liar! If I didn't die, you wouldn't even have been able to steal my soul!" Inside my white world, this being here is present and as you see he is too annoying. 'He gritted his teeth before screaming : "You bastard, let me out!' "Hey bastard, I didn't gritt my teeth! stop lying to them!" The story wouldn't be interesting otherwise, don't you think? Sigh anyway, let me introduce the story to them. "Let me out, you bastard! are you willing to write me into a story just so you can make money out of me in this higher realm?! Do you have no shame?!" Sigh I'm broke man, what do you expect? it ain't easy surviving here. 'He gritted his teeth with no response.' "I'm not gritting my teeth you bastard! I will kill you!" "I swear, I will kill you author!!" Ok, try your best. You have a five hundred chapters to kill me. If you kill me, I will let you return to your other world but if you don't, I will let you stay caged in this novel while getting payed off your suffering. "Deal! just wait author, I will kill you and escape!"

Irena looked at her, then glanced down at the cake that had accidentally spilled onto her shoes. "You know how costly it is?" she asked, her voice dripping with malice. Erin shook her head fearfully, tears rolling down her cheeks. "I'm sorry... I'll clean it." Irena grinned, her eyes gleaming with cruelty. "Clean it, you say?" She raised her foot, gesturing for Erin to clean the mess. Erin used her hands to wipe away the cake, still crying. "I'm sorry..." Suddenly, Irena kicked her with the same foot. "Don't touch my feet with those filthy hands," Irena spat. Erin was shaking, but she nodded obediently. "Lick it." Irena's voice was icy. "I said, lick it." Erin hesitated for a moment before nodding and continuing to lick Irena's feet, humiliated in front of the entire crowd. "Remember, never enter a ball again," Irena sneered. ERIN, SHE'S AN OUTCAST PRINCESS. BUT ONE DAY AFTER MEETING PRINC ARTHUR, SHE DECIDES TO SUBMIT HER LIFE TO HIM. BUT FOR THAT SHE HAD TO LEARN, HOW TO FIGHT, AND TAKE OVER THE DUKEDOM. HER BIGGEST OBSTACLE IS IRENA HER ADOPTED SISTER AND DUKE EDWARD HER BIRTH FATHER. WILL SHE EARN HER FATHER'S LOVE? OR SHE WILL KILL HIM HERSELF? WHAT DOES FATE UNFOLDS FOR IRENA, A PEASANT GIRL? JUST WHO GAVE HER THIS COURAGE? //WATCH THE DRAMA UNFOLDS// #DARKROMANCE #FANTASY //T/N// COVER ISN'T OWNED BY ME

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

In a planet we called earth in year 2020 a catastrophe accured in different parts of the world in which a dimensional rift opened making way for creatures which is called chaos beings to invade our planet killing millions of people along the way. inspite of the world's government successfully defending the planet they still fear the second coming of these invaders. Thus the government formed a secret organization that will one day defeat the chaos beings and they called it Defenders. In year 2030 ten years after the catastrophe that shook the world a teenager named Jhin Kaizaki a survivor of the catastrophe found himself in a peculiar situation wherein he found himself having an ability to see the future.... Follow Kaizaki everyday life as it changes and knows the reason why he can see the future (Picture not mine. but the edit is mine. just saw it on Google. if the original artist saw this. pls tell me so that I can put the credit to you)

Hello everyone! This is a short piece of a novel I am currently writing on a website called GoodNovel. I recently obtained a contract on that platform and was told that I could promote a few chapters on other sites like RoyalRoad, Webnovel, Wattpad and the like! If these short 7 chapters happen to interest you, then please go to this link and read more! https://www.goodnovel.com/book_info/21000004702 I would love to receive any support you'd be willing to give! And if not, then thank you for your time. I hope you enjoyed the first seven chapters of my novel and would hope to receive a little feedback on what you think of the beginning at the very least! Again, thank you! :> Onto the Synopsis: "Monster!" In all his life, he was only ever called a monster. People hated him. None loved him. Loneliness accompanied him. "Why? Why am I here? What am I?" Wondering about his existence, he persevered on. Living his life day by day to become what people had always called him... A Monster. "No, you are not. I know you are not a monster. You are a human. Inside, you are just like me and anyone else." Her gentle smile and touch came upon him. One day, a young girl had found him and taught him what he really was. Together, they would go to a journey that would cause a huge change in the world. "Can you show me what it means to be human?"

In a world where magic is real Anol a Young orphan discover he has a power, ability to see what will happen tomorrow.

What if salvation came from the devil himself? A kill or be killed salvation! It was a simple task, but it ended up turning into a disaster. Evangeline Lancaster had only one job given to her by the richest housewife in the whole of California: “Seduce my husband and drop the pills in his drink. I would give you two million dollars.” Money that could help her further her college education–how could she refuse? She thought it was a seduction without sex, never even expecting the billionaire she was sent to would look her way. But the moment she walked into the club and sat on the lap of a man who looked like a human god, her world swayed. The morals she held as a lady went down the drain, and she ended up doing what she hadn't planned for. Job more than well done, she took her money and left the country. Eight years later, her job as a nurse had brought her back to California, but this time she wasn't alone. She was back with beautiful twin children whose only prior motive was to buy a rich daddy for mummy. Evangeline tried to find every reason to forget what she had done eight years ago, but her life became a tug of war when Lucas Wade, the man she had a one night stand with, collided with her again in the hospital. Now a blind man, he had surprisingly recognized her scent and accused her of being the cause of his blindness, insisting she must take responsibility. "I wasn't aware of the things the pills could do, Mr. Wade." "Since you caused this you would repay me, for the next six months you are mine Ms. Lancaster."

He fell—or perhaps, he awakened, A soul cast adrift on frostbound tides. He wandered, a seeker, a shadow reborn, Through the shattered dreams of a cruel world's guise. Encounters etched in the tapestry of fate, Adventures carved in peril's stone. The cries of anguish, a symphony of ruin, Tore the veil of innocence he'd once known. With power vast, he could mend the broken, A savior's flame in the darkest night. Yet never did he dream, in all his might, That his own soul longed for the light. In the ruins of hope, he stands unyielding, A titan of strength, a heart concealed. For in saving others, he begins to learn— Even the savior must one day be healed.

Un jour, une météorite étrange atterris en direction de la terre... Néanmoins, peu avant d'atteindre le sol marquant la destruction de la planète, la pierre colossal s'arrêta brusquement peu après avoir traversé la stratosphère, l'instant qui suivit n'en était que plus mystérieux, plusieurs centaines de petits fragments multi colorés se dispersa dans le ciel. Comme si elle avait perdu tout son pouvoir, la météorite disparu juste après. La destination de ces petits fragments fût surprenante... Redirigé en éclats de lumières, ils traversa les yeux de plusieurs centaines de personnes. Les élus ayant étés baignés par cette radiance se virent à chacun attribué un nouveau pouvoir. Certains décidèrent de suite à utiliser ce gain de puissance destructeur invincible pour faire le mal, ce qui déclencha des guerres... Afin d'empêcher ces personnes malhonnêtes d'agir, une profession destiné uniquement aux détenteurs de pouvoirs ampli de justice fût former, Eyes Blaster.

The ordinary 18-year-old Edo, during a nighttime walk, finds himself in a fantasy world where he gains a mysterious power that could shape his destiny.

is the realm of Tenebrous, where the skies were perpetually shrouded in a deep, blood-red haze, the demon lord Xorax ruled with an iron fist. His power was feared throughout the land, and his legion of demonic minions trembled at the mere mention of his name. But Xorax's greatest treasure was not his army, nor his dark magic, but his eyes. For they were the windows to his very soul, and they held the power to see into the hearts of all who dared to oppose him.

A brilliant medical prodigy and world-renowned scientist wakes up in a body that isn’t his own, in a world far stranger than he ever imagined. Stripped of his identity and thrust into chaos, he’s immediately framed for a brutal murder he didn’t commit. With no way to prove his innocence, he faces a grim reality: He can’t speak the language. The people are vicious, lawless, and alien in every way. There is no sky—only endless darkness above. And to his disbelief… magic exists.

In some worlds, magic is a mere fantasy—where humans live without powers. In others, like mine, magic is an undeniable reality. But in my world, there's a twist: only males are supposed to have magic. That is, until I was born. In the kingdom of Dalatine, each newborn's eyes reveal their magical ability and their allegiance to a church—grey for wind, blue for water, hazel for earth, red for fire, yellow for light, and black for dark. But my eyes are golden, a colour no one has ever seen before. And with that, my fate was sealed. Feared of my very existence and hated for my gender, I was locked away in my family's mansion for fifteen years, a prisoner within an unbreakable barrier. The barrier not only kept me from the world—it suppressed my magic and cloaked my true appearance from those who cared for me. Until one fateful day, a stranger with fiery red eyes saw through the illusion. “You really do have beautiful eyes,” he said, shattering the silence of my life. That moment set me free—free from the mansion, free from the illusion. For the first time, I could step into the world I’d dreamed of: the Magic Academy. But reality is far more dangerous than dreams. With enemies lurking in the shadows and my very existence a threat to the kingdom, I must uncover the truth about my power—and about who I truly am—before it's too late. The question is, can I survive long enough to unravel the tangled web of secrets, lies, and deadly conspiracies?

words i can't say in person because i'd be too embarrassed mwehehe regardless, i love you.

Herald Willow has been cursed and in an attempt to find a way to remove it , he finds himself learning of an ancient secret . This story digs into the late seventeen century and back into the ancient last eras of the Babylonian empire in Mesopotamia . Let your mind travel through time ! The story of a slave , of an orphan and a curse born of love and pain . Henric , a simple orphans in the late seventeenth century gets a magical mirror with a trapped soul inside it . All he will want is to kiss the beautiful boy he sees I. it's reflection just once . And there the trouble begins . A story of magic , of love , of honour and duty . A story that will leave you just wanting to turn the next page . Read and enjoy yourself . This story has more detail and focus than my other works . Check out my other novels ; Our last chance and My lost Beloved Corpse .

"Why can’t you simply hate me? I am a witch, after all. The very creature you loathe with every fiber of your being. I have hidden this truth from you for ages. I have lied to you. I have deceived you. So..." Ava balled her fist and struck Felix’s chest, her tears tracing silent paths down her face. "Hate me, General. Hate me! Why won’t you just hate me?" He grasped her wrist, halting her soft attacks. "Has anyone ever told you that your eyes resemble the second-brightest star when they glisten with your tears?" he asked. "What?" Ava frowned at the sudden shift in topic. "But..." He pulled her closer. "Do you know when they resemble the brightest one?" Ava’s lips parted, but no sound escaped them. Felix gently brushed a strand of her hair and tucked it behind her ear. "When you look at me with that innocence in your eyes." He paused, their gazes locking, eyes drowning in each other. "You want me to hate you? Then teach me. Teach me how to hate someone whose eyes hold the innocence of holy water." --- Ava Sideris Hellstern, a witch, is forced to flee when the royal princess, driven by unrequited love for General Felix Hellstern, threatens to expose her secret to the nation. Fearing for Felix’s reputation and her own life, Ava agrees to divorce him and goes into exile. However, despite knowing her truth, Felix has no intention of letting her go—he's hunting her. But... will his resolve remain firm when he learns that his ex-wife is the last hope to save the very creatures he despises to his core? Will he accept her for who she truly is or will his acceptance be nothing more than a deception, leading to a betrayal she never saw coming? [CLICK THE CHAPTERS TO GET YOUR ANSWERS]

"The world is full of mystery. I've heard that all my life and it seems to be true. But if I go through something mysterious myself, will I be believed? Maybe I'll think I'm crazy, or everything that happens to me in my everyday life is just something I'm dreaming and soon I'll wake up. Questions without answers..." Everything changes after he returns from a pilgrimage to a miraculous statue of the Holy Virgin Mary, when he becomes the victim of a plane accident in which, with no hope left, he prays alongside the other passengers, gives his final blessing, and then... And then what? He wakes up on a bench. Where exactly? Right in the heart of the most important square in the world, in Rome, caput mundi, as the Latins used to say. What is he doing there? He remembered the airplane accident, but he also had other memories. How did he get here, what year is it? He was at the Vatican, but still... Is it the year 1492?!

[COMPLETED] Fuse Ren had long been accustomed to living in the long winter. He never thought the snow would melt until the appearance of Hanada Tsubaki. Their love bloomed despite the harshness surrounding them. But, it was the story of five years ago. Ren was forcibly returned to where he belonged. He was dragged back into living in the freezing air. When Ren found Tsubaki again, she had lost all the memory related to him. Not even once was spared. To avoid drowning in the frostiness, he began his journey to once again invite the spring to grace his life. "I'll make you fall in love with me again," promised Ren as he gently kissed the back of her hand. "Whenever you're tired of donning the cold mask, you can come to me. I'll always be here," whispered Tsubaki softly. To Ren, Tsubaki would always be his spring. -------------------------------------- Commissioned cover by yuuri_e (Instagram). Exclusively for this book. Discord: hansora#1507 Instagram: hansora_author

Jaeyoon is a model, not ashamed to show his body, or stir up controversy, he is known for being bold, but is this true? I mean not everything shown on the internet is real, what is his life like in reality? And does he do this out of conviction or not? Warning: ⚠️ Diet, physical and psychological abuse, depression

This book is about a world which is turned into an game like world by work of a system and you MC finds himself stuck between a his favorite game which is he among the seven only players so he uses that knowledge to his advantage in order to survive, the book " WHEN YOU OWE THE DARKNESS" has lots of thrilling adventures with a lot of twists. Read it

I wish I had never met him. If he had never looked in my direction, would things be different now? I ask myself that question every time I think about Jack Carlos-his smile, his confidence, the way his eyes seemed to see right through me from the very first moment we met. ~~~~ she never expected someone like him to notice someone like her. Jack Carlos was a name everyone knew: wealthy, charming, and entirely out of her league. When their eyes met that day, it had felt something-a spark, a connection he couldn't explain. But was it love at first sight?. For Jack, maybe. He made it clear from the beginning that he was drawn to her, though she never understood why.There was a huge gap between them, one so painfully obvious that even the world around them couldn't help but notice. she drew a line between them ...she built walls around herself ,a fortress to keep him-and everything he represented-at a distance. And still, he tried to break through, as if he could just erase the differences between their worlds with sheer determination.

These are thoughts collected when feeling extreme emotions. In no way are they everyday thoughts or opinions. This book is not suited for anyone under the age of 15. Warning this book depicts depression and/or suicidal thoughts. This book was made purely for the hope that the author can use this to cope. If you don’t like this genre or the book/topics make you uncomfortable. Leave while you still can. Basically it’s like a diary, I post this so I may find out about myself and hopefully learn something from it. I do not post everything on here and some of the chapters might be removed due to either sensitivity issues or me being unwilling to share the thoughts anymore. Grab a bag of tissues and a box of melodrama and we can all just cry this out.

Sophia arrives at Excel College, feeling nervous and out of place. She encounters Riya and her clique, who immediately try to intimidate her.Sophia is bullied by Riya's group. Riya, surprisingly, intervenes, forming an unexpected bond with Sophia.Sophia trips and is about to fall. James, seeing the danger, rescues her, instantly becoming the talk of the college.Riya, despite her initial denial, becomes increasingly jealous of the attention Sophia receives from James.Sophia insists to Riya that she has no feelings for James. However, as James showers her with attention, Sophia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.Riya and James are paired for a dance competition. Riya's frustration with James's inexperience leads to a public argument, further straining their relationship and humiliating Riya.Sophia tries to mend fences between Riya and James, but the damage is done. Riya withdraws from Sophia, hurt and betrayed. Sophia and James, after a series of meaningful encounters, confess their feelings for each other.Sophia grapples with the guilt of keeping her relationship with James a secret from Riya.Sophia eventually confides in Riya about her feelings for James. Riya, initially hurt, eventually accepts their relationship, understanding that true friendship means supporting those you love, even when it's difficult.Sophia and James begin a relationship, facing the challenges of navigating college life, maintaining their friendship with Riya, and overcoming the lingering effects of the past.

Anna has been my friend since we were kids. We're basically like sisters at this point. But, everything changed the day before my birthday. I got attacked, Anna saved me, then I fainted only to wake up in another world on my birthday?! Anna has some explaining to do! Wait, Anna... just got kidnapped and it's my fault? Please give me back my best friend! (Cover by Kira Lushia on Instagram)