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We Are Running With The Shadows Of The Night

Guardian of the Shadows

In the city of Lumina, three extraordinary teenagers—Alex, Maya, and Ashley—carry the burden of both their heroic destinies and the weight of their hidden identities. When their powers are revealed, they quickly become the talk of the town, admired and feared by all. But with fame comes danger. The trio must face not only the growing threats of dark forces but also the complicated balance of being heroes and living regular lives in high school. As they fight to protect the city from the encroaching darkness of Darkwave, a mysterious and malevolent entity, their bond deepens. Alex, the speedster with a shadowed past, Maya, the elemental sorceress, and Ashley, the brilliant strategist with an arsenal of gadgets, learn the true meaning of hope, unity, and sacrifice. But their greatest challenge comes when Maya mysteriously disappears, leaving Alex and Ashley to navigate life without her. As the months stretch on, their connection is tested, and Alex finds himself wrestling with longing and uncertainty, while Ashley struggles with her own insecurities about love and being seen. When Maya unexpectedly returns, transformed and more beautiful than ever, she reveals the true reason for her absence: she had to live in the shadows, protecting them from a force far greater than Darkwave. Yet, even as she reunites with Alex and Ashley, the danger is far from over, and their bonds will be tested in ways they never imagined. In a world filled with darkness, can love and hope truly triumph over the shadows? Or will the trio's powers and hearts shatter under the pressure of their destinies? Please note: stories will be updated every day
Oyebadejo_Deryck · 3.3K Views

The shadows of attraction

Élise made her way to her favorite section, the classic novels, when her eyes fell on a book she had never noticed before. A small black volume, almost too simple to attract attention, but its title, "Shadows on the Past," struck her like an electric shock. She grabbed it almost instinctively, her trembling fingers caressing the cover. There was something intriguing, something sinister about the title, something that seemed to resonate with the darkness buried deep within her own heart. She opened it without hesitation and lost herself in the first lines, diving into a world of words that, strangely, touched her more deeply than she could have imagined. The narrator of this book seemed to know exactly how she felt, that inner void, that weight of the soul. Every sentence seemed to be written for her. Every word brought her back to her own demons. The moment she closed the book, almost reflexively, she felt a presence behind her. A slight shiver ran down her spine, a discomfort she couldn't explain. She slowly turned around, her eyes locking onto a figure standing at the entrance of the bookstore. A man, tall, with a piercing gaze, dressed in a dark suit that contrasted with the intimate atmosphere of the place. He seemed unremarkable, but something in his gaze, an intensity she couldn't describe, made her feel... watched. He stepped toward her, a slight smile playing at the corner of his lips, as though he already knew everything about her. "This book... does it seem familiar to you?" Surprised that he even knew which book she was holding, Élise blinked and nodded slowly. "I... I don’t know. It just drew me in." The man made a vague gesture, as if he didn’t think much of the question. "Sometimes, books find us before we even seek them. They reveal truths about ourselves that we were unaware of."
Auteuredeesse · 1.4K Views

" The Brace of Shadows"

In a shattered world consumed by decay and nature, Alex woke up in a mysterious room with no memory of how he got there, surrounded by an eerie silence and the desolation of an apocalyptic cityscape. As he pieces together his situation, he encounters grotesque, mutated creatures that hunt by sound, pushing him into a desperate struggle for survival. Armed with only his instincts, some people who will meet during his fight for survival, and a mysterious bracelet that grants him temporary enhancements like agility, strength, and dexterity, Alex must navigate the ruins of humanity while uncovering the secrets of his strange new abilities. The bracelet becomes both his lifeline, curse, and mystery, offering him tools to survive the relentless pursuit of horrors in the shadows but raising questions about its origin and purpose. In his fight for survival, Alex faces treacherous environments, zombie hordes, and his own fear as he journeys toward a rumored "safe zone." Yet, even safety proves fleeting in this unforgiving world, where survival demands resilience, quick thinking, and a willingness to confront the darkness within and without. As Alex pushes forward, scavenging for food, evading death at every turn, and uncovering the faintest hints of hope, he learns that he is not just trying to stay alive he is being hunted. Each encounter and every step forward reveals that the world may hold more mysteries than answers, and the truth behind his bracelet might be the key to his survival or his doom. With the shadows of the past haunting his every step and the future uncertain, Alex embarks on a harrowing journey to find answers, safety, and perhaps redemption in a world where hope is the rarest resource of all.
Johnny_3Tears · 10.9K Views

The Shadows of Fate

"You can outrun many things, but fate will always find you, like your shadow in the light." . In the heart of Washington D.C., mafia heir Vaughn Volkov is on a mission that takes him far from the sun-soaked streets of California. The bustling city, with its imposing monuments and corridors of power, is a far cry from the palm-lined avenues of his home. Vaughn, however, is not one to be easily intimidated. His piercing blue eyes and commanding presence turn heads wherever he goes, a reminder that beneath his polished exterior lies a man accustomed to danger and control. Vaughn's path crosses with Eliza Monroe, a seemingly innocent college student whose gentle demeanor masks a resilience forged from her own turbulent past. Eliza, with her kind heart and determined spirit, is an enigma. She spends her days buried in books at the library, her nights working part-time to make ends meet. Her brown eyes, often hidden behind a cascade of dark curls, hold a depth that Vaughn finds both intriguing and unsettling. Their first encounter is anything but ordinary. Vaughn watches, intrigued by her fearlessness and the fire in her eyes. "You're not like the others," he remarks later, cornering her in the quiet corner of the library. His voice is a low, dangerous purr that sends shivers down Eliza's spine. "And you're not just the student here," she retorts, meeting his gaze with a mixture of curiosity and caution. "What do you want from me?" Vaughn's lips curve into a slow, dangerous smile. "Maybe I just want to get to know you." Despite her reservations, Eliza feels a strange pull towards Vaughn. His presence is intoxicating, a blend of danger and allure that she finds hard to resist. As they spend more time together, Eliza begins to see glimpses of the man beneath the mafia heir. Vaughn, too, finds himself drawn to Eliza in ways he never anticipated. Her kindness, her strength, and her unyielding spirit ignite something within him that he thought long buried. Yet, as their connection deepens, the shadows of their pasts loom ever larger. Vaughn's family business, shrouded in crime and violence, is never far from his mind. His enemies are ruthless, and his association with Eliza puts her squarely in their crosshairs. Eliza, too, harbors secrets. The dark forces that have shaped her life threaten to consume her, and Vaughn's world only amplifies those dangers. As their worlds collide, they must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue, passion, and forbidden desire. But with danger lurking around every corner, will their love survive, or will they be torn apart by the shadows of fate?
Sunshinek11 · 43.4K Views
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