Kendall Bar Stools

Ruben's life was already broken before he broke his father's skull. At thirteen, he'd survived his mother's suicide, endured years of abuse, and learned to swallow every scream. But when his pent-up rage finally explodes one terrible night, Ruben finds himself not in prison or a grave, but in a world where the rules don't make sense. Here, fear creates monsters. Pain unlocks strange powers. And the only person offering help is Dario Kosta, a legendary warrior with secrets of his own. Teamed with Corbin. another damaged kid. Ruben must navigate this dangerous new reality while wrestling with his darkest impulses. Because in this world, your worst moments might be the key to survival... or your undoing.

``` Kendall, uma assassina bem-conhecida que causava terror no coração de seus inimigos. Kendall era conhecida por ser a melhor entre os melhores e seu apelido 'Fênix' era sussurrado por toda a cena underground. No entanto, o reinado da Fênix foi breve e por suas próprias maquinações, ainda assim. É horrível perder a pessoa que mais amamos, especialmente de maneira trágica. Parecia que ela foi impulsionada pela depressão completa por não ter nada e ninguém pelo qual viver. Portanto, ela deu tudo de si e destruiu completamente aqueles que tiraram sua irmã mais nova dela. No entanto, após se sacrificar para salvar sua irmã mais nova. Alguém não esperaria que uma assassina renascesse como uma lagarta ou mesmo um besouro do esterco, mas aqui temos Kendall. Talvez ela tenha salvado um país em uma vida passada. Ou foi bom karma por destruir uma organização de assassinos, ela se encontra reencarnada como uma tímida e obediente estudante de ensino médio rural. Sofrendo bullying dos colegas? Duplo padrão dos professores? Desprezada por seu noivo? À medida que os desafios surgem e a pressão aumenta por parte de conglomerados poderosos, ela encontra Damien Knight, um homem de personalidade muito direta. Ele conhece alguém como Kendall e não consegue controlar sua intriga sobre ela. A moça era um completo mistério para ele e tudo que ela fazia sempre o surpreendia. Ambas as personalidades são bastante semelhantes até certo ponto. Embora seu pedido pudesse fazer qualquer um lutar para manter a seriedade. Ela esfrega calmamente o pulso e entrega um aviso, "Espero que você não se arrependa de me provocar." Atrás dela, um homem nobre e bonito aparece do nada, disposto a ir a qualquer comprimento para proteger e apoiá-la."Por quê?" ela pergunta. "Você salvou meu avô, então me ofereço em troca. Algum problema?" ele responde com uma risada baixa. ```

Global changes have occurred, the world has turned into a game, and strange monsters are raging all over the world. To become stronger and to resist disasters. Everyone is changing classes and moving up their ranks like crazy. Some people become wizards in their first transformation, while others become professional thunder warriors in their second transformation. But Ling Zhan did the opposite. First, he chose a non-professional class and added the blue bar to all attribute points. “It's crazy. I don't have a class. All I have are low-level skills before I change classes. How can I fight in the later stages? What's the use of the blue bars? It can't increase combat effectiveness. It's really funny...” However, when the battle occurs, Level 3 Thunder Warrior: “I'm shocked, non-professionals are so strong?” A certain third-level Elf Queen: “Infinite blue bars, invincible in one-on-one combat, No. 1 in team battles, how can we fight like this?”

The tale of the knight in shining armor rescuing the trapped princess from the clutches of an evil monster. Together, they ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. A theme as old as time. One that has been around since the dawn of stories. But what if the princess stuck behind bars is the monster? What if behind their beautiful and graceful facade, is a heart of cruelty devoid of all compassion and sympathy? This the tale of a knight who wishes to escape his master without knowing how his actions impact everyone around him. Author's Note: Kudos to Gemini AI for providing me with this image. This is just the concept art, nothing official for MC.

Lin Shuang, just a bar waiter, started off by bullying a billionaire heiress. What to do? He was in such a panic! She investigated him every day. And there were hordes of rich rivals threatening him... If this continued, he genuinely feared his identity as the leader of the Netherworld Army would be exposed...

Kendall, una asesina bien conocida que infundía terror en el corazón de sus enemigos. Kendall era conocida por ser la mejor entre los mejores, y su alias Phoenix se susurraba en todo el ambiente clandestino. Sin embargo, el reinado de Phoenix fue efímero y por sus propios maquinaciones, no obstante. Es algo horrible perder a la persona que más amas, especialmente de manera trágica. Parecía que estaba impulsada por la total depresión de no tener nada ni nadie por quien vivir. Por lo tanto, lo dio todo y destruyó por completo a quienes le arrebataron a su hermana menor. Sin embargo, después de sacrificarse para salvar a su hermana menor. Uno no esperaría que un asesino renaciera como una oruga o incluso un escarabajo pelotero, pero aquí tenemos a Kendall. Tal vez salvó a un país en una vida pasada. O fue el buen karma por destruir una organización de asesinos, se encuentra reencarnada como una tímida y obediente chica de secundaria rural. ¿Intimidada por compañeros de clase? ¿Doble estándar por parte de los profesores? ¿Menospreciada por su prometido? A medida que surgen desafíos y la presión aumenta por parte de poderosos conglomerados, ella conoce a Damien Knight, un hombre con una personalidad muy directa. Él conoce a alguien como Kendall y no puede controlar su intriga sobre ella. La joven era un completo misterio para él y todo lo que ella hacía siempre le sorprendía. Sus personalidades son bastante similares hasta cierto punto. Aunque su solicitud podría hacer que cualquiera luchara por mantener la cara seria. Ella se frota la muñeca con calma y lanza una advertencia —Espero que no te arrepientas de provocarme. Detrás de ella, aparece un hombre noble y guapo de la nada, dispuesto a hacer cualquier cosa para protegerla y apoyarla —¿Por qué? —ella pregunta. —Salvaste a mi abuelo, así que me ofrezco en retorno. ¿Algún problema? —él responde con una risa baja.

Martin, an ordinary waiter in an expensive bar was privileged to meet the Almighty James Paxton, a popular celebrity who strangely was attracted to him. However when the story of their love started, an apocalypse struck the universe separating them in an instant. Will Martin find James and reunite with him, or will he succumb to an endless nightmare?

Kaen Vale died in a bar fight. He woke up on a throne. Wearing a villain’s face. In the middle of the world’s final battle. Now stuck inside the body of Rael Ithos—the Archmage King, final boss of the realm, and public enemy number one—Kaen has one goal: don’t die again. Unfortunately, the heroine destined to kill him is absurdly hot, terrifyingly competent, and charging straight at his face. With zero magic, borrowed memories, and a cloak that won’t stop flirting, Kaen must bluff his way through assassins, war councils, divine politics, and one very judgmental talking collar. He’s not the villain. He just looks like one. Magic, romance, reincarnation—and pure, unfiltered panic.

Journee, an NYPD officer and Archer, an FBI agent are after a common mafia boss, but they don’t know it. They cross each other’s path at every corner and involuntarily destroy each other chances to make a case against him. Each unknowingly keeps sabotaging the other. If they get a chance, they will kill each other. Finally, they decide to work together to put him behind bars and… fall in love.

They said that omegas are born to be wanted. I was born to fight. Pulled from the streets and thrown into a cage, I expected to be sold like an animal. And I would be another prize for a cruel alpha. But then he came. "You don't belong to anyone anymore. You are mine now." He owned me. But what he didn't know... I would rather burn than forget freedom. In a world where omegas bow down and alphas win, Can a heart still find freedom even behind iron bars?

Content Warning: Mature themes, blood violence, obsessive behavior, trauma, and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised. Nyra Seraph was just trying to survive—until survival turned into a hunt. A rain-soaked night. A complete stranger in a bar. A taste of blood that should have destroyed her. But didn't. She is now being followed. Desired. Feared. One man's obsession could either save her life or lead her to a dangerous situation. Love does not always appear to be safe. It occasionally appears to be fire. And occasionally, it makes you drunk.

**Kisah Romantis sejagat Raya** "Aku nggak cemburu kok"! Aku nggak suka aja Abang deketin cewek lain". "Aleh Cil, nggak cemburu tapi Manyun Mulu"! Rendi seorang anak yatim piatu tinggal dirumah tantenya semenjak mendudukiku bangku SMA,harus menghadapi kenyataan dan tragedi dalam hidupnya. Dengan demikian pada akhirnya sebuah wasiat harus membawanya pada sebuah perjodohan dengan anak tantenya sendiri.Dia adalah Amara gadis manja yang bar-bar,yang masih sibuk dalam dunia kekanakannya. Bagaimana kisah selengkapnya? Ceritanya bertahap dan seunik mungkin.

Kendall, a well-known assassin, that struck terror in the hearts of her enemies. Kendall was known for being the best among the best, and her alias 'Phoenix’ was whispered all over the underground scene. However, the Phoenix’s reign was short-lived and by her own machinations, nonetheless. It is a horrible thing to lose your most loved person, especially in a tragic manner. It seemed she was spurred by the complete depression over having nothing and no one to live for. Therefore, she gave it her all and completely destroyed the ones who took her younger sister from her.However, after sacrificing herself to save her younger sister. one would not expect a killer to be reborn as a caterpillar or even a dung beetle, but here we have Kendall. Maybe she saved a country in a past life. Or was it good karma for destroying an organization of assassins, she finds herself reincarnated as a timid and obedient rural high school girl. Bullied by classmates? Double standards from teachers? Looked down upon by her fiancé? As challenges arise and pressure mounts from powerful conglomerates,she meets Damien Knight, a man with a very straight-forward personality. He meets someone like Kendall and can’t control his intrigue about her. The young lady was a complete mystery to him and everything she did always surprised him. Both their personalities are quite similar to a certain degree. Though her request could make anyone struggle to keep a straight face. She calmly rubs her wrist and delivers a warning, “I hope you won’t regret provoking me.” Behind her, a noble and handsome man appears out of nowhere, willing to go to any lengths to protect and support her.”Why?” she asks. “You saved my grandfather, so I offer myself in return. Any problem?” he replies with a low chuckle.

Elisabeth Milo was just a girl trying to survive. She lived under a fake identity with the powerful Friedemann family- rich, respected, feared. Life wasn’t perfect, but it was better than anything she had known before. Even though they didn’t truly love her, she had comfort, friends, and peace of mind… or so she thought. Then she met Brianna. Meeting Brianna was the beginning of her end. Elisabeth thought she was making a friend, but she was inviting a snake into her life. Brianna didn’t just betray her, she destroyed her, humiliated her, and turned the whole school against her. The worst part? Brianna created something cold and dangerous inside her- something that hated pity and fought to never be looked down on again. Elisabeth lost trust in everyone. She started destroying before she could be destroyed. But then, just when it felt like her world was stuck in darkness forever, she met someone who made her pause: Her real mother. The woman she thought she had lost forever helped her remember what peace felt like. With time, Elisabeth began to heal. Her life finally started to settle, and then she met Kendall Denilson. Kendall was a rejected son from a powerful family. Everyone called him useless, but Elisa saw more. She saw the man he could be, and in return, he gave her the kind of love she never thought she deserved. They got married, and even when storms came, they stood together. It wasn’t perfect, but it was peaceful. Until the past came knocking. Brianna came back, this time to take her husband and her home. But Elisabeth is no longer the same scared, broken girl Brianna once humiliated. She’s stronger now. Wiser. And she knows one thing for sure: > There is nothing in this world worth losing your peace for.

Framed for a murder she didn’t commit, federal analyst Lexa Quinn is sentenced to one of the most dangerous prisons in the country. But Blackridge Penitentiary isn't just a cage—it's a trap. Inside lurks the truth behind her betrayal... and the man who broke her. Damon Cross, the agent who once held her heart, is now her coldest enemy. But the deeper Lexa digs into the conspiracy that put her behind bars, the more their paths collide—and the more dangerous their chemistry becomes. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be shattered. And in a place where survival means trusting no one, Lexa might have to choose between vengeance... and the one man who could ruin her all over again

[P-CORE BIOS VER 7.3.1 INITIALIZING... 10%] [30%] [60%] [90%] [100%] [SUBJECT Kael - GENETIC MARKER: PHOENIX PRIME - CONFIRMED] [CRYO-STASIS SEQUENCE: ...100%] [NEURAL PATHWAY: STABLE] [VITAL SIGNS: DETECTED - SUBOPTIMAL] [LOADING PHOENIX CORE AI - DESIGNATION: ASHA] [ASHA ONLINE - AWAITING SUBJECT CONSCIOUSNESS] Asha: "Kael, your current objective is not to get eaten. My calculations give you a 37.4% chance if you actually follow my advice this time." Kael: "Right, Asha. 'I'll make sure not to be a snack by these mutated." He gripped his trusty pipe. "I still haven't met the others who are still sleeping in their pods. How can I think about being eaten?" He glanced towards the cryo-pods, 14 Beautiful girls still on their cold sleep. [Affinity System Sub-Routine... Online. Monitoring Subject Interactions.] Sera (her long silver hair glinting through her waist. Her arms crossed and glaring at Kael who just offered her a slightly squashed ration bar): "I don't need your help or your pitiful food! I can handle myself just perfectly fine..… I know this situation… is temporarily, everything will be fine." Kael: "Umm.. O-O-Okay. Just… eat this first it's the last one we have.. and you looked really hungry, Sera." Asha: "[Affinity with Subject Seraphina: -2. Critical Analysis: Subject exhibits classic tsundere defense mechanisms. Probability of her actually wanting the ration bar: 89.7%.]" Kael (to Asha,): "Umm.. Asha?.. What now?" [Humanity's Last Hope: Subject Kael. Current Status: Confused, but trying his best.] [Objective: Survive. Protect the 14 Girls. Maybe figure out what 'Affinity' means before someone hits *him* with a pipe.]

The man I once loved the most Sebastian, the youngest judge in history was the one who sentenced me to prison. Three years behind bars stripped me of everything: my pride, my future, and the life I once knew. When I was finally released, I had nothing left. My family had fallen, and with nowhere to go, I was forced to survive as a bar hostess. Then fate twisted the knife. Sebastian walked back into my life colder, more ruthless than ever. His eyes darkened as they raked over my skimpy uniform. Gripping my waist, he growled, "Gloria, who gave you permission to work in a place like this?" I gave him a sultry smile, masking the ache inside. "Buy a bottle, sir… and I’m all yours tonight."

The story takes place in 2013 Japan in the busy city of Tokyo. Tokyo might seem like a nice and normal place to live on the outside but there is alot of corruption lurking around the corner. Kidnappers, human trafficking, unexplained deaths and systems running right behind the normal civilian's back. And what's a city filled with danger without a vigilante, an unknown hero who purges Tokyo of these scums. He's a villain to the police but at the same time he's doing them a favor and they stop at nothing to get him behind bars however what noone knows is that he is seeking vengeance for a scar that he will have to carry for the rest of his life. Note: most characters that are in high school are eighteen

Living in seattle has been very strenuous on Maya as she had to do all kind of job to cater for ten year old Jasper . Their parents died five years ago in a car crash and the workload has been pushed onto Maya . She had to shuffle her life of working at a bar and also taking good care of Jasper. Let delve into this thrilling romance fiction as we unravel Maya's life after encountering the cold,renowned and richest ceo in Washington.......will their encounter be a turning point in Maya's life or will it cause more harm than good??

Death Parade: The Waltz of Judgment > Two strangers wake up in a mysterious bar. A game of darts awaits — where each throw reveals their sins. In Quindecim, the bar between life and death, the souls of the dead must play twisted games to be judged. Decim, the silent arbiter, watches as a surgeon and a schoolteacher uncover a shared past neither remembers — and a child they both failed. Only one can be reincarnated. The other falls into the void. But what if both deserve neither?

I logged into Heartbound: Aeviria just to relax. Romance quests, cute NPCs, no danger. Until… I woke up inside the game. Now I’m stuck inside my own character’s body — Elysia — with zero combat skills, no magic, and barely any gold. The only thing maxed out? My romance bars with three of the most dangerous, powerful, and dangerously charming NPCs: Kai. Cassian. Lucien. They remember every quest I completed with them. But for them, it wasn’t just a game. It was real. I need to survive in this world with nothing but my affection stats… And maybe avoid falling too hard for the people I once thought were just pixels. System warning: Romance progression — irreversible.

Evelyn and Andrew are the most envied couple in nova med hospital. They really are perfect. Andrew the head surgeon and Evelyn the nurse. But overnight their lives turn upside down. There is a serial killer roaming free and there are so many cases that Evelyn does not feel safe in her own house. Andrew is arrested and she is relived... till another body shows up . Can the jail bars keep her safe from her own fate ???

KELUARGA JAMES HANS PRATAMA 【Evan ,Mafia Kejam,Gadis Barbar×Nina Gadis Bar-bar cantik baik+Berjuang dari Nol,Sahabat sllu+Cinta Manis,Komedi Romantis ..】Evan hans Pratama dan Rendi Hans Pratama pria ganteng penuh karismatik, meskipun cuek Evan dan Rendi sangat perduli dan perhatian kepada 5 adik lainnya, Evan dan Rendi saudara kandung, beda halnya dengan Kevin, Joshua, Edward, Melvin dan Kay, ibu santika putri dan ayah James Hans Pratama memiliki 2 anak kandung dan 5 anak angkat, dulu ayah James mengangkat 5 anak yatim piatu dari rumah panti asuhan yang ia dirikan, karna menurut ayah James 5 anak itu nanti besarnya akan menjadi orang sukses, ayah James sudah mempunyai 2 anak yaitu Evan dan Rendi, hanya saja ayah James kesepian dan Evan Rendi pasti butuh teman main, maka dari itu ayah James mengangkat Kevin disaat usia 7tahun, Joshua diusia 6tahun, edward diusia 5tahun, Melvin diusia 4tahun, dan Kay diusia 3tahun, memang jarak mereka hanya 1tahun saja untungnya, dengan begitu mereka seperti anak kembar 5 yang setara besarnya.

Tangled Truths A Song of Light and Thorn She stole a princess. But not for power. For love. Rapunzel thought the tower kept her safe. Gothel swore the world would devour her magic. But when lanterns rise in the night sky, and a stranger brings the truth— the girl must choose: freedom or the woman who raised her. A haunting retelling of Rapunzel, where not all villains are wicked… and not all cages have bars.

When Lena Vega inherits a speakeasy called Hollow Hour, she discovers it’s a front for trading memories—and her mother sold her soul to the Hollow Man. Now, with a shadow that whispers lies and a power that rots flesh, Lena must navigate a world of ghostly bartenders, lethal patrons, and Kai, the enigmatic enforcer who might be her salvation or doom. As midnight approaches, the bar’s true customers arrive: beings who don’t just want her memories—they want her voice, her face, her very name. Last call is at dawn, and Lena’s tab is already overdue.

in a old fashioned bar, a gigantic figure sat on a crimson red padded chair with gold edges, in his hands a cigar the size of a barrel burned as he glanced at the bloodied pale figure infront of him, kneeling down as a silver sword hung over their neck. “where is it, where is the usb.”

Airell Shou (atau Ai) adalah seorang gadis yang terjebak di antara kegilaan dua orang laki-laki yang mengerikan. Dia adalah seorang gadis yang terlalu aktif, teriak sana-sini kalau sudah emosi, dan hobi makan. Dia tinggal di Edo sebagai anak angkat Gin, pemilik bar di era kekuasaan Shogun Tokugawa. Dengan rambut vermillion yang mencolok, mata biru terang, kulit mulus yang seputih salju, dan tubuh sintal yang memikat, Ai bisa saja menjadi gadis yang paling memesona di distrik hiburan...kalau saja dia bisa sedikit lebih tenang. Namun, rupanya hidup Ai tidak sesimpel 'anak angkat pemilik bar' semata. Beriringan dengan berita yang terus beredar bahwa ada pembunuh berantai yang sedang diincar oleh korps kepolisian Edo (Shinsengumi), orang-orang tidak mengetahui bahwa: Pembunuh berantai yang sadis dan tidak memiliki empati itu adalah Eric Shou, kakak kandung Ai yang dahulu pergi meninggalkan Ai untuk memperkuat ilmu pedangnya, dan Kapten Divisi Satu Shinsengumi yang mengincar Eric adalah Kei Arashi, seorang pria sadis yang juga tak memiliki empati. Pria ini terkenal dengan sebutan Kapten Iblis Shinsengumi. Sialnya, dua laki-laki sadis yang luar biasa sinting itu sama-sama mencintai Ai, memperebutkannya, tergila-gila, dan terobsesi padanya. Mereka berencana untuk saling membunuh satu sama lain hanya untuk memiliki Ai.

For Leo, life is best lived quietly, especially when he's savoring a perfectly crafted meal. But beneath his shy exterior lies "PalatePilot," an anonymous online food critic whose passionate reviews are gaining an unexpected following. When his heartfelt take on Umi's Noodle Bar suddenly goes viral, "PalatePilot" becomes a local legend, bringing unprecedented crowds to the struggling ramen shop. Forced into the limelight he desperately avoids, Leo finds his quiet world unraveling. He's got his loyal best friend, Sam, by his side, but he also has to contend with a sharp, rival critic determined to unmask him. Can this unassuming underdog balance his secret fame with his desire for a normal life, all while shaping the very flavors of his city?

A ramen cart mysteriously appears after midnight, seemingly out of nowhere. It waits in the silent darkness, illuminated only by its glowing paper lanterns that cast a warm light across the night. A bowl of ramen rests on the cart's bar, its sweet, inviting aroma beckoning you closer. Should you choose to accept its invitation, you will experience the most amazing bowl of ramen you have ever had, accompanied by the company of the Kimono Man who prepared it for you. He takes great satisfaction in watching your expression as you enjoy your meal, with a smile on his face...

What a shitty day. He could've avoided this if he'd been just a bit less empathetic. Instead, he gets put in a cage in a town full of people that hate him simply for existing. His bag was tossed in a bonfire and whatever was left of his rations were taken by the people who put him behind the bars. Damn his naivety and damn his stupidity to hell and back. x This is a remake of my first original story that never got anywhere. The MC is a character that I've messed around with by putting them in different pre-existing scenarios, so here's the true story where he never left his own world. I hope you enjoy. If not, go read something else. - Inconsistent Creator