Wildfire Engraving

When 18-year-old Chu Miao dies in a tragic car accident, her soul vanishes—but her body does not remain empty for long. A formidable warrior from an ancient era, the daughter of a renowned general, awakens in her place. Sent into the future by a prophecy, she finds herself in a world on the brink of destruction. With only a month before typhoons ravage the land, extreme weather shifts without warning, and terrifying mutations transform animals and plants into deadly threats. Worst of all, a horrifying virus spreads like wildfire, turning humans into flesh-eating zombies. Civilization crumbles, and only the strongest survive. Though her new body lacks the powerful cultivation she once had, she still possesses an invaluable advantage—her ancient spatial ring. Filled with elixirs, weapons, demonic beast cores, and rare cultivation resources, it becomes her greatest tool for survival. But modern supplies are also essential, and she must act fast to stockpile resources before the apocalypse fully takes hold. As chaos reigns, she fights to protect her family and secure a foothold in this brutal new world. Along the way, she crosses paths with a mysterious and powerful man, one of the rare few who awaken supernatural abilities and just as determined to survive. Together, they forge an unbreakable bond, battling both the relentless undead and the desperate survivors willing to kill for a chance to live. Armed with ancient wisdom and modern strategy, she refuses to bow to fate. In this new life, she will rise again—not as a lost soul from the past, but as a warrior destined to rule the apocalypse.

Forensic expert Su Huaijin never believed in the supernatural—until the night a rain-soaked visitor delivered a casket wrapped in bloodstained rope. Inside, she found something impossible: a silver lock identical to the one she wore as a child, but engraved with the words **“Cycle of Rebirth.”** As bodies resurface in the river, each bearing eerie connections to her own past, Su uncovers a chilling truth—someone has been **replicating her.** The clues lead back to a long-buried orphanage fire, an ancient bronze artifact pulsing with a heartbeat of its own, and a sinister experiment that spans decades. Now, the casket has opened. The past is clawing its way back. And the next name on the list… is hers. In this pulse-pounding fusion of forensic thriller and Chinese dark fantasy, “The Bronze Casket” unravels a mystery steeped in blood, fate, and the horrors that refuse to die.

He was the king of the business world, and it was rumored that he liked men. Because of this, Michelle Campbell agreed to marry him. After the marriage, she suddenly realized that he was a big liar! Three years ago, Michelle Campbell was still a Cinderella in a poor village when she accidentally saved the injured mysterious stranger. When the man left, he took away the necklace that her grandmother gave her with her name engraved on it. He said tyrannically, “I will keep this token. I will repay you one day.” Three years later, the man sees the girl in his bed and panics. As her tender red lips curled up to arouse his desire, he realized that the girl who had been tricked by her boyfriend and sent to his bed was the one who saved him. "Don't hide when I tell you to come over. Don't reject when I give you a present. Also, your love for me… don't let it stop!"" He ordered her domineeringly. Michelle Campbell immediately said, "Dream on!" However, his smile was unfathomable. "What a coincidence. I'm best at turning dreams into reality!"

Ingrid Dolph, a lowly she-wolf happens to be in her ripe age of locating her mate. And it was during this time that the rumor about a dragon egg spread like wildfire and everyone was asked to hunt for it. Whoever finds it will have a greater share and unbelievable privileges. Excited for the hunt, Ingrid takes part in it with the motive of finding it and bargaining for its blood and scale. But as fate would have it, she didn't just find it but that same dragon turns out to be her mate. ***** ~{SNEAK PREVIEW}~ The closer I got, the more I realized it was a full grown naked man. What? A man? How was the dragon a man? Suddenly I growled and groaned as my body grew hot by just the sight of him. What was wrong with me? Could it be that my wolf side was affected by the dragon because of the smell of its blood? Disregarding the fact that he was naked, I approached him and my breathing became labored as my senses heightened to an intense level I never knew possible. “Who would dare do such a thing to him!” I angrily said aloud and that was when his eyes opened, causing my breath to get caught in my throat. He was breathtaking! His lashes were white and they shimmered while his iris were gray in color. “Ingrid,” he breathed out my name and my eyes widened in wonder at the fact that he knew my name.

Pablo Castillo was the worst, the evilest, the biggest criminal in the whole world. He was the ominous figure known as Criminal X. It’s a name that sends shivers down the spines of those who utter it. His past, a mysterious enigma, shrouded in darkness, only adds to the legend of the world’s most notorious criminal. However, Pablo’s reign of heinous crimes comes to an abrupt end when a specially trained military force, an elite group made especially to capture Pablo, finally apprehended him. The capture of Criminal X sent shockwaves around nations, for this man had defied all laws and moral boundaries. The world watched as he was brought to the highest court to face the consequences of a lifetime of malevolence. The International Court of Justice, in a bid to administer justice that matches the magnitude of his crimes, bestowed upon him the most excruciating execution ever conceived. The world erupted in celebration as news of his demise spread like wildfire. An international holiday was declared, a day of liberation from the tyranny of Pablo Castillo. The day was named with triumphant fervor. They all called it—World Independence Day. Pablo Castillo was a man so evil that even the kindest of Gods couldn’t find pity for him. But… Some Gods needed that man. That too, Desperately. ——— ——— ——— Gib Money - ko-fi.com/khyaal Join My Discord For Reference Arts and much more - https://discord.gg/zmUcswM2N5

Read at least six chapters and please be prepared to crave the rest. Enjoy Reading! ---- Being abandoned by his very own blood, the world stripped him of everything, his glory, his weapon, his beloved and even his name was taken away. He tried to reclaim what were rightfully his but the people already treated him as an outcast. With nothing left to do, he strode towards the place of no return and as he reached the deepest part by accident, he found a sealed casket with an unusual question engraved on its lid. 'If the world's destruction would be put in the palm of your hand, how would it end?' Thousands of choices, hundreds of possibilities, and tens of answers, yet just one of these was certain. "I'll carve it with my enemies' blood," he uttered underneath the moonless sky. On his hand was a blade made of glass, dripping with a crimson, sticky substance. In an era where war was an everyday occurrence and death was nothing but a mere consequence of being weak, his journey towards the labyrinth of revenge had begun.

Torn from immortality and cast into a fragile mortal shell, a once-feared warlord awakens in a decaying city ruled by crime syndicates and zealots. Though weak, he is not powerless—for he remembers the arcane Paths of Inscription and the art of Engraving refinement. A mysterious whisper calls to him, tempting him with the promise of restoration. But this time, he will not merely reclaim his former might—he will transcend it. From the shadows, through blood and schemes, he will carve his name into the very fabric of reality. ‎ ‎The cycle turns once more. The tyrant shall rise again.

“If it's abnormal for a living being to be with a corpse then can that living being be with a living nightmare?” ~ Being a half cast and an alluring beauty in the whole of Weenfield, Frances Franklin's story of her boyfriend dying because of her spread like wildfire and she had no other option but to leave town for a while. Years later, she returns and makes several friends as well as a new boyfriend. Together, they became a bond of seven friends who secretly believed in night creatures and celebrated Halloween behind closed doors in their own way which was strictly forbidden in Weenfield. One fateful day, as they celebrated their usual Halloween by playing a game, they came across a strange question saying; “I gave up my life for you, Frances. How could you just move on like that?” That question didn't just reopen Frances' past trauma but it also brought her dead boyfriend of many years ago back. However, the most horrifying thing was that her dead boyfriend wasn't the only person to come back to life but other night creatures were brought in as well…

Rionya Remae has only known neglect and lonely isolation since she was forced to join the royal family at the age of eight. The only thing that brings her joy in her love-deprived life is Tyrahnn Theodore Valdis. The moment she sets eyes on him, she yearns to gain his love. And yet...his eyes are set on another- and will never be for her. Not able to handle his rejection, she aims to poison his beloved and faces torture and persecution as a result. Exactly like the villain she is in this story. In her final moments, the man who brings the thing that kills her is none other than Klaus Armalli Siegfried. He is a man she hates purely for existing beside Myra, his younger sister, and the one who captured Tyrahnn's heart. He should despise her just as much as she does him. Instead, she finds he gives her the dignity and tenderness that no one has afforded her in the past. And she has been so very starved for it. This simple exchange engraves so deeply into her mind and soul that she finds herself committing to devote herself to him if there is something as a second life. When she gets that chance... just how will this journey unravel?

"Celestial Birth" follows the tumultuous journey of Darren Croford, a once-powerful leader in the criminal underworld, who meets his demise at the hands of those he once trusted. Betrayed and left for dead, Darren finds himself reborn into a new world, shedding his former identity to become Sin Dreith, the illegitimate son of the powerful Dreith family in the Whay Kingdom. Determined never to be manipulated again, Sin sets out on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. Sin vows to surpass anyone who dares to challenge him. With unwavering resolve, he strives to become the strongest force in the world, determined to make those who once stood above him kneel at his feet. Driven by a relentless thirst for power, Sin becomes the bane of the Dreith family, Cold-hearted and unyielding Sin's influence spreads like wildfire across the Eagan continent, he becomes a figure of both fear and fascination, his every move cloaked in shadows and deception

Abandoned and rejected by everyone, Kael's wealthy family had always seen him as an insignificant son who does not know how to take responsibility. As a result of Kael's humiliation, he is hated and cursed everywhere he goes and even at school. Kael's emotions are conflicted and he therefore represses them. Kael boarded the train on his way home from school. As he found a seat, the other passengers began to whisper to each other, but Kael was used to it. He had his noise-cancelling headphones on and was scrolling through his phone when he stumbled upon the news that had spread like wildfire. A famous CEO's daughter had been brutally assaulted by a stalker, and the story was spreading rapidly online. "They're still on about this" He said to himself. In an instant, the train became unstable and accelerated rapidly. Unfortunately, it went off track. But that was only the beginning. Before Kael could react, the train collided head-on with another train approaching from the opposite direction.

When the Awakening phenomenon shook the world, everyone over the age of 20 suddenly gained supernatural powers. But instead of bringing hope, these powers only fueled chaos. Extreme ideologies spread like wildfire, turning into brutal movements that threatened the world's balance. Amidst the madness, a man with no purpose, no family, and no direction was stuck in a dull, repetitive life. He often wondered, "Why was I even born?" Just as he reached the lowest point in his search for meaning, his awakening happened. **** Disclaimer This webnovel is a work of fiction and is intended for entertainment purposes only. All names, characters, locations, events, organizations, and ideologies depicted in this story are purely fictional and do not reflect real-world beliefs, movements, or individuals. Any resemblance to actual people, groups, or events is purely coincidental and not intentional. This webnovel does not promote, endorse, or condemn any real-world ideologies, political views, or social movements. It is a satirical, dystopian, and speculative story that explores the consequences of unchecked power and extreme beliefs. Furthermore, this webnovel may contain dark themes, morally ambiguous characters, and controversial topics that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Please approach this story with an open mind, and remember that it is fiction. Thank you for your support, and enjoy the story! ****

In one day. One day only. My life turned upside down. I made enemies as I treaded ‘Into the unknown world’. My struggles to compete against this world was farfetched. I made many friends and allies shouldering my burdens with me but nonetheless, chaotic events spread like wildfire. Who am I? I’m Ray.

It's simple. A vengeful wildfire of a woman. A tyrant who begs to be burned. When Aria crashes into Kael’s empire, hellbent on making him pay for taking her job away, she’s met not with defiance—but a dare. “You want revenge?” he taunts, voice dripping with dark invitation. “Then ruin me. Take your pound of flesh exactly where it hurts.” His proposition is a trap laced with sin: As expected he calls the shots in his bed, her contempt is his twisted aphrodisiac. “Hate me until your hands shake,” he growls. “But do it on top of me, where I can watch you savor every cut.” Their arrangement is a collision of dominance and delirium. Aria wields her fury like a blade, determined to break him. Kael? He thrives under her wrath, goading her darker, deeper, hungrier. But vengeance turns slippery when every command she hisses ignites his obedience, and every cold glare melts into bruising kisses. Soon, the bed becomes a battleground—her nails carving victory into his skin, his whispers a serpent’s promise: “Chain me with your rage, darling. I’ll still come back for more." The rules are simple: No mercy. No surrender. But as their games spiral into something ravenous, who’s destroying whom? And when hatred burns this hot, what’s left when the ashes cool?

In the world to come, making oneself at home in a virtual realm has woven itself into the fabric of the daily grind. Online games flourishing within this digital hinterland have caught on like wildfire. It's a rare soul who hasn't caught a whisper about the mighty and their terrestrial habits and hedonism. Yet now, as life in the virtual sphere - especially within these burgeoning games - gains momentum, new titans rise within this electronic escapade. One wonders, do their existences diverge from those ensconced in real-world influence? Watch the journey of our protagonist who, through a gauntlet of trials and time, has eased into a leisurely existence as one of the esteemed five lord atop a thriving metropolis, in a community of a billion players. Though obstacles and thorns of various kinds laid in his path, he overcame them all. *** The original is in Thai, and as the writer of the original, I attempted to translate it as closely as possible. I use AI to help with the initial translation and then revise it one more time, but I only managed to achieve about 80% of what I expected. Not to mention grammar, just trying to translate jokes, idioms, proverbs, etc. so that foreigners can understand is very difficult.

THE BLACKBLOOD [Not Love But a Game] ***** We lived simple lives until college, where our worlds collided in a vortex of passion, love, sex, possession, and friendship. We defined ourselves by our desires, until the sudden death of Marcos Mann. Then, whispers of the devil spread like wildfire, shrouding us in mystery. We never believed in magic, until we discovered it coursed through our veins. We were the children of the Blackblood, bound by a legacy we never knew existed. *****

WARNING: SEXUAL SCENES. He wanted nothing more than to find his other half. When he finally found her, he longed to engrave every part of her into his very being. In the Kingdom of Everia, Arielle Walsh, a seventeen-year-old girl, lived in a small town with her parents and sister. Arielle struggled to come to terms with her impending marriage, a compulsory tradition for all girls turning eighteen. Despite Arielle’s effort to conceal her unique white hair, it is eventually exposed, drawing unwanted attention to herself. What happens when Adrian Reynolds, the merciless werewolf King, sets his sights on her? But does not like her or care for her personally, instead it’s his wolf. He cared not for the color of her hair. He wanted her, and he would stop at nothing to have her!

Can the transmigrated baby villain survive this crappy world until he reaches his 18th birthday so he can kill the protagonist? - Jay died. He woke up in the body of a baby, and he thought he was reborn with the memory of his past life. Then, the System happily told him that he transmigrated into an unpublished novel which he stole when he was alive, and he's the main villain called Kaon the Blood Prince, the most vicious superpower human to ever graced the Earth, yet the author didn't develop him very well. The only thing that Jay knows about Kaon is his superpower is using his opponent's blood to make rain. The system said his mission is to take down the protagonist Kade the golden boy. That's easy enough, the protagonist is nothing compared to Kaon in terms of sheer power, and Kaon won in the original work. If Jay completes his mission, he can be reborn in his original world. There's one tiny little problem: Kaon is a baby, barely one year old. He doesn't know where his parents are, but he's being taken care of by two people: an undead fifteen year old villain and a thirteen year old hero-traitor-to-be. None of them know how to hold a baby properly, let alone raise one in poverty. It seems like everything is out to kill the baby villain. Can he survive to adulthood? And why is everyone named Jay in here? - 1/3 of the book will be focused on the baby growing up into an adult, nightmare mode all the way. The romance will slowly engrave itself into the plot. - Warning: There will be gore and action movie fight scenes. If you're uncomfortable reading those, you can skip this book. - Special Chapters • Every 15th chapter: Excerpt from another world • Every 20th chapter: User 1's Interlude • Chapter 25, 33, 36: Villainous Parents' Misadventures _____ Yell at the author in the comments to get consistent updates.

Jonathan Keynes, a thirteen-year-old boy, loves exploration and adventure. He possesses an explosive energy within him that always drives him to push the boundaries of the ordinary. This was not a metaphor, but a reality, when it merged with a mysterious seal from an ancient era, discovered in one of the hidden Korfu Roots temples beneath New York City at a depth of dozens of kilometers. What Jonathan didn't know was that the seal was not just an artifact, but a living being. Its original mission was to keep an evil entity contained within it, until the seal found itself weakened, forcing it to merge with Jonathan to compensate for its weakness. In a mysterious way, the seal took on a physical form, transforming into a ceramic staff adorned with glowing purple engravings. The staff was capable of extending to great lengths and was extremely sturdy, becoming a powerful tool in Jonathan's hands. Over time, Jonathan Kane will realize the extent of the responsibility he carries, and he will learn how to control this entity that has begun to use its limited abilities in unexpected ways. His journey will be filled with challenges and sacrifices in his quest to rid himself of the curse he inadvertently brought upon himself. Whether in the near or distant future, he will have to confront the dark force that resides within him before it completely takes over... literally.

"Young Lycan!" A sweet and melodic voice called. "Selene!" Darren said as soon as he turned around recognizing her as if her image has been engraved into his mind. "I curse you, Darren." She said and looked at the pile of dead bodies lying all over the place. "For what you have done you will relive your worse moment in your slumber, Darren. Until you find your mate, your slumber shall never be peaceful." "Even when you find her, you will know no peace. This is your curse for what you have done." The moon goddess said as she started fading into the night. "Remember this Darren." Follow the Story of Darren and Kora to read more. Join my server on Discord to chat with other readers https://discord.gg/gGBShbS3

Rise of the Arms Dealer in the World War tells the story of a man from the modern world, thrown back in time to a pivotal moment in history. Armed with knowledge of advanced weaponry and the sharp instincts of a seasoned weapons dealer, he wastes no time in exploiting the chaos of historical wars and political upheavals. Building an empire not just in arms but across industries, he crafts vehicles, machinery, and technology far beyond the reach of his time. With each calculated move, his influence spreads like wildfire, positioning him to control the tides of conflict. After World War I, he seizes the opportunity to buy up factories and cutting-edge technologies from the defeated nations, biding his time to prepare for the next global war. His eyes are set on World War II, where he plans to sell weapons on an unprecedented scale, shaping the course of history. A villain at heart, he is cold, calculating, and without a shred of principle. He deals to whoever bids the most, indifferent to the consequences. As his empire grows, so does the power he wields, but with it comes a relentless struggle to keep the forces he's unleashed in check.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DEVIL FALLS IN LOVE? *** Alice was told that she was cursed. Perhaps she didn't need to be told. It was as clear as day. The only thing she wanted was MONEY. And she would do anything to get it. Even if it meant pretending to be her twin sister to change her fate. For one year. She didn't mind being a fake and marrying the Wildfire Heir. He would barely be around, she had been told. 'He doesn't seem like much trouble,' she had also been told. 'The third son, on the other hand, is crazy. Stay away from him.' 'As for the second son... avoid him at all costs.' 'Do not cross his path.' But she did. She crossed his path. In fact, she went right into his path herself. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the groom was changed at the last minute. To the Second Son! He was as hot as he was cold. A terrifyingly sexy man who looked like the man she always saw in her dreams. Was this all merely a coincidence? But that wasn't all. She hadn't expected pretending to be her sister to be this tough. First of all, she missed a very important detail: her sister was a Lawyer. She, on the other hand, was only familiar with "You have the right to remain silent..." Secondly, her sister was picky. She was vegetarian. She didn't drink. And... she was bullied? And just maybe... there was more to her sudden disappearance. Her life was about to get much more complicated. Especially with those scary blue eyes watching her every move like a predator on a mission. One year. Was the benefit worth it—worth putting her life on the line to deceive the Wildfires? She might die before the year was over. **** "Women like powerful men, Boss. They like to feel powerless when they are with a man." Hades had initially scoffed, but the idea had wormed its way into his mind. So when he saw her coming from the opposite direction, he decided to test this theory on her. Women liked to feel powerless? As soon as she saw him, her gaze sharpened, wondering why that madman was looking at her with a determined glint in his eyes. Should she run away? But he was already in front of her. "What are you—" He scoops Alice off the ground in one swift motion and drapes her over his shoulder like a sack of flour. All shocked eyes turned to the scene, but no one dared say a word, as they froze mid-air. "HADES!! YOU IMBECILE! PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She thrashes wildly, kicking her legs and flailing her arms. Hades, however, remains unfazed, carrying her out of the place with a triumphant smirk. He didn't believe in love theories, but he had a feeling she would be falling in love with him after this. At the other end, three of his underling watched the scene. "I think Lady Boss is enjoying it. She looks… happy." One noted. The other underling tried to stare intently at Alice's upside-down face. "I think so... I've never seen her look so bubbly around the boss." The third underling was watching, slack-jawed. He facepalmed dramatically. This wasn't what he meant when he told them women liked to feel powerless. Meanwhile, Alice... (Still screaming) *** EXCERPT II: "She is not answering your calls and told you to STOP calling her. Boss, I think your little bride might be mad at you." He snorted. "You are so clueless." "What's your insight, Boss?" "If she keeps rejecting my calls, it only means one thing..." They all leaned closer to hear his powerful insight. "She wants my physical presence," he said with a smug look. One of them wanted to say he didn't think so, but he was too scared to say anything. "Should I go. Should I not go?" He contemplated with a bored look on his face. "GRANT HER WISH, BOSS!" The other clueless henchmen echoed passionately. He smirked. "If you say so," and then he stood up. "Get the car." **** Pleasee add to your library. A bit of dark and fluffy romance. 18+ Comedic. Makes you sit in the edge as Alice tries her best to never get caught (quite futile) See you in the comment section!

Etornam, the assistant of the most powerful female swordsman at his time was cursed never to reincarnate. However, his mistress who fell on the battlefield engraved his soul within the legendary moon sword and granted him the helm of immortality. A strange sequence of events then leaves him in a world far more advanced than he remembers, encountering a young man by name Seksulfur. Without any idea of his location, Etornam is forced to act as a weapon for Seksulfur and is pulled into a pit of swirling events along with his new wielder. Will both of them be able to execute their goals or will they be destroyed by what lurks within them? In some worlds, tearing down those you deem dear brings eternal ecstacy... Cover art doesn't belong to me Chapter updates(GMT) Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Sundays

The Last Cipher In a world where Ciphers determine fate, every human is born with an engraved code that grants power, status, and purpose. Except for Kain Velis. Born without a Cipher, Kain was branded an anomaly, an outcast with no future. But when a secretive organization forces him into a mission to unlock an ancient vault, he discovers something terrifying—a lost truth buried by time itself. Inside the vault lies an entity—a force that predates the Cipher System, whispering in fractured echoes. It knows him. It has been waiting for him. And it calls him the last of his kind. Hunted by Cipher-wielding elites, betrayed by those he once trusted, Kain must uncover the real purpose of Ciphers and why he alone was born without one. Because the deeper he digs, the more he realizes— The world was never meant to have Ciphers in the first place.

The weak are insulted and abused the strong are praised and worshipped. Haji had spent his life buried in Xianxia, Wuxia, and Fantasy—always yearning for a world beyond the mundane Earth. Haji had long grown weary of the cumbersome Earth he knew all too well. However, one fateful day during his leisurely stroll in the forest, a spatial rift tore open before him. An impossible phenomenon; an unprecedented opportunity. Without hesitation, he stepped through. The rift vanished; as did Haji Darkness. Chaos. The vast unknown. Then—light. Haji awakened, not as himself, but as a newborn. Reborn into a poor clan, in a world where life was cheap and cruelty was law. His instincts roared. His soul remained unshaken. He devoured the infant’s soul without hesitation, seizing the body for himself. In this world, he would crawl if he had to, kneel if it meant survival. He would kowtow, beg, flatter, and endure humiliation. But he would remember. He would engrave every insult, every glare, every bystander who stood idle as he suffered. He would return kindness & loyalty with mountains of profundity, and malice with vengeance a hundredfold. For now, he was weak, merely a cub, but one day, he would pierce above the heavens. On that day, there would be no more restraints. No more caution. No more rules. Only his will, unchallenged and eternal.

The Empty Throne– A World Ruled by Delinquents A war with no end. A world without order. Governments have fallen, colonization spreads like wildfire, and society is left in ruins. In this era of chaos, strength is the only law. For decades, no one has been powerful enough to claim the Vacant Sovereignty—the throne of the world’s ultimate ruler. In a newly independent nation, a teenager named Aswa sets foot in Jakarta—the battleground of Indonesia’s fiercest delinquents. But instead of seeking strength, he makes a baffling choice: enrolling in the weakest school in the city. Why? What is he truly after in this lawless world?

In the once-glorious kingdom of Aeloria, the Celestial Crown was a symbol of unity and peace, its power drawn from the five elemental forces of Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Spirit. But when the Obsidian King, a malevolent sorcerer, sought to claim the crown for himself, the kingdom was plunged into chaos. In a desperate act to save her people, Queen Seraphine shattered the crown into five fragments and used her life force to imprison the Obsidian King in the Void. The fragments were scattered across the realms, lost to time and legend. Centuries later, the seal on the Void begins to weaken, and the Obsidian King's dark influence seeps back into the world. Villages are plagued by shadowy creatures, and whispers of his return spread like wildfire. The fate of Aeloria now rests in the hands of an unlikely group of heroes: - **Kael**, a humble blacksmith's apprentice, discovers the Fragment of Fire hidden in his forge. Touching it awakens a latent power within him and sets him on a path he never imagined. - **Lyra**, a cunning rogue with a mysterious past, is drawn to Kael's quest after witnessing his fiery abilities. She seeks redemption for a life of thievery and betrayal. - **Thorne**, a disgraced knight haunted by his failures, joins the group to reclaim his honor and protect the innocent from the growing darkness. Together, they must find the remaining fragments of the crown before the Obsidian King's followers can reassemble it. Their journey will take them through treacherous lands—from the scorching deserts of the Ember Wastes to the frozen peaks of the Frostspire Mountains, and into the heart of the cursed Shadowfen. Along the way, they will face ancient guardians, unravel forgotten secrets, and confront their own inner demons. But the Obsidian King is not their only enemy. A powerful cult, the Order of the Void, seeks to free their master and usher in an age of eternal darkness. As Kael and his companions grow closer to their goal, they realize that the fragments of the crown are not merely tools of power—they are tests of character. Each fragment demands a sacrifice, and the choices they make will determine not only the fate of Aeloria but the kind of heroes they will become. *The Shattered Crown* is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring light of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Will Kael and his companions succeed in reuniting the crown and saving their world, or will the Obsidian King rise again to claim his vengeance?

Three rejections. Three shattered dreams. That was Layla’s reality, all because she was different—a half-shifter in a world obsessed with purity. Ostracized, shunned, and finally sold off like a pawn to the most feared ruler alive—the Lycan King. He was ruthless, a king with a graveyard of brides, each one a ghostly reminder of a fate worse than death. Layla loathed him. Hated the way his gaze cold and fathomless, held no warmth for her. Hated how his touch, both thrilling and terrifying, sent an uninvited chill down her spine. --- “I hate you!” I screamed, hands clenched so tight my knuckles ached. He sighed, a smirk curling at the edge of his lips, his tone mocking as he closed his book with a deliberate snap. “Stressed, are we?” he asked, strolling toward me, each step reminding me exactly who held the power here. “Lucky for you,” he drawled, rolling up his sleeves as he stopped just inches away, “I know exactly 70 ways to ease those nerves.” His fingers brushed my cheek, a touch that seemed to burn into my skin. “The first… a hug.” His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he leaned in, breath hot against my ear. “And the rest... well, that's 69? what do you say about that?" I swallowed hard, my heart thudding wildly as he tilted his head, waiting for me to react, that insufferable smirk still in place. “What’s the matter, darling?” he murmured, a taunt lingering in his gaze. --- A Dangerous Obsession Can she resist the pull, or will she dance into the flames of her own destruction? A dark dive into obsession, raw need, and the razor’s edge between desire and devastation. --- LYCAN KING CASSIAN I will tear her apart piece by piece, feeding the wildfire that grips her with each shuddered breath. Like air to flame, I’ll claim every inch, drawing heat from her skin until it sinks into her bones. Her pulse will race under my hands, her breaths shallow, pleading. Her eyes may scream, but her lips will still murmur my name. That first taste of fear will only feed something deeper—a need that burns through her veins, molten and fierce. And just when she’s too far gone to turn back, I’ll twist the knife, giving her the pain she’s learned to crave. She’ll be the moth to my flame, helpless against the very thing that will consume her.

At the tender age of five, a girl who calls herself August witnesses a harrowing betrayal. Her beloved uncle, once a trusted family member, turns against her parents in a treacherous act that shatters her world. In the aftermath, he abandons her at a cold, unfeeling orphanage. August, a child of extraordinary intelligence, retreats into silence, her mind a labyrinth of thoughts and plans. Her brilliance, however, is shadowed by a mental disorder that drives her to harm those around her. This dark side of her nature isolates her further, making her a figure of fear and mystery among the other children. By the age of thirteen, August's actions lead to her arrest and confinement in a notorious prison known for its brutality. Yet, her sharp mind and unyielding spirit refuse to be caged. She orchestrates a daring escape, vanishing into the shadows. Every year, on the 11th day of August, whispers of her return spread like wildfire. August embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, targeting those who wronged her and her family. Her name becomes synonymous with fear, a ghostly avenger who strikes with precision and disappears without a trace. In a world that underestimated her, August rises as a formidable force, her story a chilling reminder of the lengths one can go to seek justice and retribution.

Her life was simple but full of love. Growing up under the care and affection of her parents, she found joy in their humble home alongside her little brother. Despite the poverty they lived in, she had everything she needed: a family, love, and peace. But peace is a fragile thing, easily shattered. One fateful day, a young man entered her life like a storm, uninvited and unwelcome. What began as a passing interest in her soon morphed into a dangerous obsession. At first, she tried to dismiss his attention, hoping he would move on. But his fixation grew darker and more consuming, stealing away the innocence of her once-happy world. “Why can’t you just leave me alone?” she had cried, her voice trembling with both anger and fear. “Because you’re mine,” he had replied, his voice calm but chilling. “You just don’t realize it yet.” His obsession became a force of destruction. He tore through her life like a wildfire, leaving nothing untouched. The final blow came when her little brother, her greatest source of joy, was taken from her—killed by the same man who claimed to love her. Devastated and broken, she stood on the edge of the abyss, ready to let go of everything. The weight of her loss, her ruined innocence, and her shattered world was too much to bear. “There’s nothing left,” she whispered to the void, her tears falling freely. “Nothing worth staying for.” Just as she prepared to step into the darkness, a warm hand grabbed hers, pulling her back from the brink. Startled, she turned to see a man with kind eyes and a soft smile. “You called?” he asked, his voice gentle and calm, as if he’d been waiting for her all along. Before she could answer, exhaustion overtook her, and she fainted in his arms. With the shadows of the man who had destroyed her life still looming, will she ever manage to escape? And who is this mysterious stranger? Is this the end for her, or the start of something new?