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Souls Fear And Hunger

The Clockwork Soul

In the Rusted City, where magic hums through copper wires and clock towers loom like silent sentinels, Astra Valen lives an unassuming life. But their world is built on secrets—secrets buried beneath the ticking streets and whispered in the shadows of forgotten history. For as long as Astra can remember, a rhythmic ticking has echoed in their chest, a sound they’ve always dismissed as a quirk of their body. Until one day, the ticking falters, and Astra collapses, revealing a truth that will change their life forever: their heart is not flesh and blood, but a Clockwork Core—a masterpiece of magical engineering created by a long-lost craftsman known only as the Clockmaker. As Astra grapples with their identity, the city begins to unravel. Machines malfunction, time bends, and the fragile balance of Aetherium—the magical lifeblood of the Rusted City—teeters on the brink of collapse. The Council of Tides hides the truth, while a shadowy force stirs, intent on harnessing Astra’s heart to reset time itself. With the help of an eccentric inventor burdened by his past and a fiercely loyal best friend, Astra must unravel the mystery of their creation. But the Clockmaker’s legacy holds more than answers—it holds the power to end or save the world. As the ticking grows louder and the stakes climb higher, Astra faces an impossible choice: embrace their humanity or become the machine they were destined to be. In a world where time can be rewritten, what does it mean to be human? And how far would you go to protect a future you’re not sure you belong to?
Zhyct · 890 Views

Song of the Gardener of Souls [BL]

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"
LivChanin · 1M Views

Apocalypse Perspective: Frozen Fear

As the ice caps of the North Pole melt under the relentless effects of climate change, an ancient and deadly virus is unleashed upon the world. This prehistoric pathogen wreaks havoc on humanity, infecting victims with symptoms of internal burning, cracked skin, and eventual brain death. But even in death, the infected remain mobile, with heightened senses of hearing and an insatiable predatory instinct. At first, the virus is confined to isolated, remote areas. However, global travel allows it to spread silently and mutate into a faster-acting strain. A single bite now transforms victims into ravenous, zombie-like creatures within seconds. The story follows the lives of diverse survivors scattered across the globe. Each grapples with the horrors of the outbreak and the collapse of their world. From a young child lost in the wilderness to a soldier torn between duty and family, from researchers racing to find a cure to mercenaries embarking on desperate missions, these perspectives weave together a tapestry of human resilience and desperation during an unprecedented apocalypse. Series 1: Frozen Fear Main Character: Elliot Carson, a 10-year-old boy from Alaska Synopsis: Elliot Carson is an ordinary ten-year-old living in a quiet Alaskan town surrounded by vast, snow-covered wilderness. His life takes a nightmarish turn when people in his town begin succumbing to a strange, deadly illness. Their bodies burn from the inside, their skin cracks like parched earth, and their eyes lose all trace of humanity. The infected become mindless predators, hunting anything that makes a sound. Elliot’s parents are among the first to fall victim to the virus, leaving him alone with his only companion, Max, the family’s loyal dog. With the town overrun, Elliot flees into the unforgiving wilderness, clutching only the survival skills his father had taught him. He must navigate a world transformed by danger, where the infected lurk in the shadows and even the harsh Alaskan winter seems intent on taking his life. As he travels, Elliot encounters other survivors. Some offer fleeting moments of kindness and companionship, while others prove to be as dangerous as the infected. Whispers of a safe zone hidden deep in the Alaskan mountains give him a fragile hope, but the journey is fraught with peril. Every step brings new challenges, from evading the infected to enduring the relentless cold. Through Elliot’s eyes, the story explores the resilience of a child thrust into unimaginable circumstances. It’s a tale of survival, of the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog, and of the flickering hope that keeps them moving forward even when the odds seem insurmountable. Themes: The loss of innocence and the discovery of inner strength. Survival in the face of both environmental and human threats. The enduring loyalty and companionship of a boy and his dog. Elliot’s journey serves as a poignant and harrowing introduction to the interconnected narratives of Apocalypse Perspective, highlighting the fragility of humanity and the enduring will to survive.
tmdrrize · 3.5K Views
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