The Matter At Hand

Kibou, a reclusive loner with no interest in the world beyond his small, monotonous life, is suddenly thrust into the unimaginable when he receives a cryptic call from a mysterious stranger. The stranger offers Kibou an impossible choice: become his warrior, or watch the world fall to destruction. Dismissive and skeptical, Kibou ignores the call, brushing it off as a cruel joke. But the stranger isn’t done—he visits Kibou in his dreams, relentless and unwavering, urging him to join a cause far greater than anything Kibou has ever known. Reluctantly, he gives in, calling the stranger back... and his life is changed forever. From the dreary, uneventful existence he once knew, Kibou is thrown into a war of cosmic proportions, fighting forces beyond human comprehension. As the stakes rise and the genre of his life shifts from mundane to epic, Kibou must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems and every choice could alter the fate of the universe. Witness a journey of self-discovery, heroism, and untold power as Kibou is forced to become more than just a man—he must become a warrior.

At Crestfield University, located in the scenic city of Silverbridge, students come from all walks of life, chasing ambitions and carving fresh starts. For Chase, a freshman, Crestfield is more than just a university—it’s a chance to escape the lingering impressions of middle and high school. Despite his best efforts to blend in, his natural charisma and appearance always seemed to betray him, especially when surrounded by those who remembered him. Now, far from familiar faces and old perceptions, he’s determined to stay unnoticed and live quietly. Diana Lumis, a sophomore, also keeps to herself, moving through campus with an enigmatic air. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Crestfield’s ivy-covered walls and the shifting seasons of Silverbridge, this is a story of quiet connections, personal growth, and the beauty found in everyday life.

After playing a variation of the poker game, Shadow’s Hand, Damien Pearce unexpectedly awakened in an unfamiliar world. Stripped of all kinds of information in the world he was thrown into, Damien now had to navigate it through wits and guts. Amidst his search for information, he discovered that he seemed to be a part of the world as a Transcendent Investigator, otherwise known as TI. The TI seemed fearful and revered among the people in this world. They were responsible for catching Transcendent(s) who misused their power. But was that the reason for his transfer? “Do I or do I not belong in this world?” Damien questioned his presence constantly.

When Will Travers, a feature writer at a struggling newspaper, comes home ten minutes late, he’s not prepared for the bombshell his wife, Leona, is about to drop. After eight years of marriage, she announces her decision to leave him, blaming a hidden sorrow: their inability to have children. As Will navigates the heartbreak and the eerie calm of his sudden solitude, he reflects on the unraveling of his life—from the once-loving bond he shared with Leona to his firm belief in an odd, personal superstition: he should have married a left-handed woman. Set against the backdrop of a decaying newspaper industry, The Left-Handed Truth is a bittersweet exploration of failure, resilience, and the humorous quirks that help us move forward. Will’s journey to rediscover purpose and rebuild his life is equal parts poignant and unexpectedly inspiring, proving that sometimes the path to healing lies in embracing your imperfections—and the unpredictable hands of fate.

Hi guys am Stella... I was brought up in a society where women are seen only as marriage materials, we were trained to be beautiful so that we can entice great men and get married, women are only seen as machines for making babies... But I don't want to be just a someone made to give birth I want to be more than that, I want to rise to top as a self made lady... I want to get married to a man who's worthy of me not someone am worthy of, I want to decide my own life... I guess it's all my wishful thinking because am from one of the poorest people amidst my community I survive from partime jobs and my dad isn't useful either, but either way I will put in my best efforts because I don't want end up living the kind of life my mum is living.... #Hi guys journey with me and see if I will ever make it to the top despite circumstances....

Wild lives in her soul. She didn’t just walk on the wild side, she lived there, dancing in the streets and setting fire to the sky. --------- “You don’t like me? That’s a shame. I’ll need a few minutes to recover from the tragedy” she said her tone full of emotions, but her face was contrast of those emotions, she lifted the hem of her dress and marched out of the mansion without giving a f**k about the lady who was yelling from behind. A smirk appeared on her face as she heard a loud crash of a vase falling down. With no doubt the lady must have gone berserk to throw those antiques. -------- Cleaver as the devil and twice as pretty. She, Rosena Anne Dalton, young, pretty, innocent, cute, smart, kind, bright, charming, considerate, friendly, gentle, modest, sympathetic, thoughtful, helpful and warm-hearted, NO, SHE WAS NOT, She was aggressive, arrogant, bossy, boring, careless, cruel, greedy, grumpy, impatient, impulsive, moody, rude, selfish and untrustworthy girl, who was adopted by a couple. Her childhood was spent in a small room where she was bitten. But the young girl had arrogance in her veins as she suffered the beatings but never succumbed to their unreasonable requests, and no one could win in argument with her as her tongue was laced with poison. ---------- *** The cover of the book is not mine, I just downloaded it from Pinterest ***

What if your lifeline arrived signed in print, encased in a contract, and bound by policies daring you to participate—or lose all? Isla Harper is a very autonomous graphic designer just above her comfort level. She is stunned when the mysterious millionaire Noah Archer presents her with a proposal: a loveless, deliberate marriage that promises financial stability and freedom from her sinking reality. She is struggling to make ends meet. The only catch is she has to persuade his family and the globe that theirs is a love story deserving of attention. Noah developed his empire on accuracy and control. Though it wasn't part of the plan, a turn in his family's trust compels marriage. He wants a mate who won't disturb his precisely regulated existence or entwine his feelings. With her keen intelligence and relentless determination, Isla looks to be the perfect fit. But it gets more difficult to keep the lines from blurring as one approaches the altar. Isla discovers her husband is more than just his frigid attitude and unrelenting ambition as she enters Noah's glittering world of high stakes and hidden ambitions. Their carefully put on front could be destroyed by family secrets, buried scandals, and unanticipated chemistry. Every meal, every glance, every fib moves them toward a truth they are not ready for. But Isla and Noah have to choose: Are they stronger together or is the price of pretending too high too great to pay when past betrayals and unanticipated difficulties strain their brittle alliance? Trust is delicate, emotions run strong, and the stakes cannot be higher in Strangers at the Altar, a compelling story of two opposites compelled into an unusual alliance. Ideal for those yearning for strong language, scorching romance, and surprising turns that will have them gasping until the very last.

Kim Na Ri and Han Chae Soo were inseparable, their bond forged over years of being neighbors and the shared laughter of their families. For as long as she could remember, Chae Soo was her constant—a protector, a confidant, and perhaps something more. But everything changed seven months ago, when a tragic accident left Na Ri scarred, not just physically but emotionally. Since then, Chae Soo has been pulling away, his once-warm gaze now cold, his presence a ghost of what it used to be. Enter Lee Yul, the enigmatic new guy with an easy smile and a heart seemingly too kind for this world. Unlike Chae Soo, Yul doesn’t flinch at Na Ri’s scars—he embraces her for who she is, becoming the friend and comfort she didn’t know she needed. But his arrival stirs something in Chae Soo, something he’s kept buried beneath the walls he’s built around himself. As Na Ri tries to navigate the confusing distance from Chae Soo and the blossoming connection with Yul, secrets begin to unravel—secrets that might explain why Chae Soo is so determined to keep her at arm’s length. Is it guilt? Fear? Or something deeper, something he’s too afraid to admit even to himself? In this tale of love, friendship, and hidden truths, "Love At Side" invites you to uncover the reasons behind Chae Soo’s silence and the role Lee Yul plays in Na Ri’s life. Sometimes, the person you’re meant to be with is the one who pushes you away—and the one who stays might not be as perfect as they seem.

Have you ever wondered as a child? What would we humans find, once we leave the bosoms of Earth and journey past the heavens and into the black void of space. What lifeforms would we encounter and what planets we would colonize. Well humanity had finally left Earth and was in the process of colonizing the various other worlds within the system until they came. What did people think when we finally encountered aliens from beyond our solar system? How did they look? What intentions did they have? Were they huge monstruous beings from our darkest imaginations? Nope they look just like us albeit, more like the elves of fantasy. But what did many theories and movies, produced throughout human history get right, that they would be assholes. Disclaimer artwork cover is not mine just a representation art for reference.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

In a quiet village, Ravi and his family lead a simple yet harmonious life, until a mysterious stranger entrusts them with an unusual lantern engraved with eight arms. The lantern, capable of revealing hidden truths, soon becomes a source of turmoil. As it exposes secrets within the family, trust begins to waver, and doubts creep into their hearts. Misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart until the youngest member, Maya, realizes that the lantern only shows fragments of the truth, not the full picture. The family embarks on a journey to uncover the true purpose of the lantern, learning valuable lessons about trust, forgiveness, and the strength of unity along the way. Ultimately, they discover that truth alone cannot sustain relationships, only faith in each other can. Choosing love over doubt, they bury the lantern and find their way back to harmony, realizing that their bond is the only light they need. A simple and basic tale of family, trust, and redemption, The Light of Eight Hands explores the power of unity in the face of uncertainty.

Devon Knight, the young CEO of KNIGHT group longed for a certain girl who he had abandoned five years ago. Would destiny be so kind as to let him find the lost part of his heart or he would be forever drowning in the guilt of choosing someone else over her? No matter what, this time he is determined to not let go of the brown-eyed girl his very soul desired. If that meant being shameless in wooing her. Eva Mason nursed her broken heart once her first love left her behind for his best friend. Once she left the orphanage, working hard on studies she built her life on her own. Now five years later, the man who broke her heart returns back, what choice does she have other than keeping away from him? Once bitten twice shy!

Adonai was just an ordinary student, living a typical life with his friends—until everything changed. One day, a powerful dragon descended from the heavens, declaring itself a deity and announcing the dawn of a new era. Humanity was thrust into an interstellar war, a cosmic battle designed to create a supreme deity. But this war was born from the whims of a selfish god with selfish ambitions. As the conflict rages across the stars, Adonai must navigate a world turned upside down. How will this epic struggle for divinity end?

April Hawksley is a girl who is living at a time when the world is on the brink of its end. She wanders the earth during its final stages due to her mission but during her journey, April suddenly reunites with a few of her old school friends. Things take a huge turn in April's life when they decide to join April as a group to reach the last city standing, 'The City of Miracles'. But as their journey begins April has to deal with keeping the group safe from the burden of her own dark and twisted secrets until the end of their journey.

A single mother in her twenties moves into an isolated rural home with her 3 year old son. she starts receiving late night visits from black eyed children, asking to be let in. As the visits become more frequent, she realizes these children are connected to a dark event from her past.

At just 24, Ian Fletcher has built a thriving fashion empire, earning respect and admiration as one of the youngest CEOs in the industry. But his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Luna Pierce, a retired fashion designer whose name once dominated the runway. Despite the 16-year age gap between them, Ian is captivated by Luna's grace, intelligence, and untold story. As their relationship deepens, Ian uncovers haunting secrets from Luna's past—secrets tied to the downfall of her career and the dark actions of his own family. Faced with an impossible choice, Ian must navigate the conflict between loyalty to his family and his growing love for Luna. Can their bond withstand the truth, or will the weight of the past tear them apart? In When Age Doesn’t Matter, love and betrayal collide in a story of passion, redemption, and the courage to fight for what truly matters.

suddenly transported to an anime world after dying with a system, sounds ridiculous to me at least, but seems like god had something else in mind suddenly giving me quests to be a matchmaker, at least pay me to do these, I have to live you know ;--; =================== bored and wanted to write a fan fic after watching the anime, if you like it that's good, if you don't whatever, this is ultimately me curing my boredom whiles trying to find any good novel to read, anyway peace

A young woman has her world shattered as she find herself in the midst of a reality bending turf war, as a race to find the culprit behind a series of strange incidents begins. Only through learning of the power to create mystical objects known as "constructs" will she be able to survive. Will she climb her way to the top, or fall flat like the many who came before?

"Hold on..." The rustling of falling clothes magnifies under the silence of the night. Lying in the midst of torn corpses and bloody soil the couple entwines under the moon. Protected only by the clothes spread out beneath her the young woman shivers. Feeling the touch of his slippery tongue running across the curve of her back. "Wait." She murmurs... "I can't." The man answers as callused hands slip into the fabrics of her dress. It's not that, she tries but unable to express. "They're... watching..." The man laughs instead, "is this another way for you to reject me?" No. That's not it the young woman thought as she listens to the voices overhead. "Hey! Move over, I can't see!" "See?! What are you watching!? Roll to the side, she's my representative!" "Shut up! I can't hear the sounds!!" "Calm down everyone." Tears gather at the corner of her eyes as the young lady listen to the conversation above. Biting on her lips she really wanted to shout to the sky, "you shameless deities!! Stop watching!!!"

Amélia, une jeune noble au destin tragique, vit dans l'ombre d'un empereur tyrannique qui l'obsède. Choisie par une déesse mystérieuse, Amélia hérite d'un pouvoir immense, mais sa vie est marquée par la violence et la manipulation. Alors qu'elle croit enfin avoir trouvé un peu de réconfort avec Léon, le cousin de Dion, la trahison la brise au plus profond. Sa souffrance réveille la déesse, mais trop tard : Amélia, brisée par la douleur et l'amour qu'elle a perdu, meurt dans une tragédie qui bouleverse le royaume. Mais la fin d'Amélia marque le commencement d'une nouvelle histoire. Dalia, une jeune femme méprisée par sa famille, trouve la mort dans des circonstances mystérieuses. À son réveil, elle se retrouve réincarnée dans le corps de Jane, une orpheline, sans savoir que son destin est lié à celui d'Amélia et à la déesse. Entre secrets, pouvoirs hérités, et un passé qui refuse de mourir, Dalia devra trouver sa place dans ce monde qui semble la condamner à revivre les tragédies d'Amélia.

After a mysterious cosmic failure, a tiny, ancient spacefaring being bound to the forces of dark matter and energy crashes onto Earth and inadvertently integrates itself into the brain of Antonio "Tony" Williams, a middle-aged Marine veteran turned gig worker in Santa Monica. This chance encounter transforms Tony's ordinary life into something extraordinary as the being, nicknamed "Roomie," begins to repair itself by enhancing Tony's mind and body with abilities far beyond human limits. Together, Tony and Roomie navigate the intricacies of their shared consciousness, with Tony gaining an unparalleled understanding of the universe’s fundamental forces—dark matter and dark energy. As Tony’s powers grow, so do his responsibilities, forcing him to balance his evolving identity with his relationships, especially with his fiercely loyal girlfriend, Jay, who struggles to reconcile the man she loves with the extraordinary being he’s becoming. As Tony’s bond with Roomie deepens, he embarks on an intense journey of self-mastery, training to manipulate dark matter and eventually create the building blocks of the universe itself. With Roomie’s guidance, Tony begins constructing atoms from scratch, learning to harness his newfound abilities while grappling with the weight of his transformations. But as the pair uncover the secrets of the cosmos, Tony must face the challenges of integrating his superhuman abilities into his life, all while understanding the profound implications of wielding the universe’s most powerful forces. In a story that blends science fiction with human connection, The Dark Matter Sage explores what it means to grow, adapt, and take responsibility for unimaginable power.

In the year 2157, humanity had colonized several planets in the distant reaches of the Galaxy. Jaxon jax a skilled vampire hunter stood at the edge of the rooftop. as he was gazing out at the cityscape his device beeped and he answered, he have got a report of a vampire attack. jax eyes norrowed

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

Ever wondered what would happen if a gullible human doctor would catch the attention of a vampire? Not any time of vampire but an original the first vampire that was ever created. Enzo a naive surgical nurse who has always lived life based on his father’s terms had decided to run away and do what he pleases, loving the person his heart desired. Alaric a dangerous vampire feared by his kind and humans. One cold evening he was ambushed by six vampire hunters and was left for death but a human boy found him before he could die and helped him, this little act of genius kindness touched his old beating heart giving Aleric something to be obsessed with, his little human boy.

In a secluded village, snow a healer lived. One day she found an injured beast thinking it as a puppy, she bring him in her cottage and healed him. As she was an animal lover, she decided to take him in unbenowst to her that it was not an ordinary puppy but a wolf and have became very clingy. As the story unfolds there came a shocking secret....what will happen when snow finds out the secret of a beast

Stat has spent her life in the institute, working to save herself and only herself. but when her morality is tested, will she fall victim to it? or regain something she lost long ago?

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