Iridescent

"Are you... me?" The Time Demon’s iridescent eyes peered somewhere far away before he answered. "In the past, I was you, but you will never be me." He shifted his piercing gaze straight through me, eyes touched with an alien longing. "Not anymore." ... Sol hasn't wished for much in his life. In fact, he was perfectly content with the scavenged pastries and chilly underpasses he shared with the other Rodents. His life was far from the Ivory of the elite, but his vagrant lifestyle was unburdened from the demands of the rest of Zarhustra. That was, until an hourglass was etched onto his wrist. Sol had become the fated Wielder of Time. Fitting into propaganda and age old prophecies alike, Sol hatches an ingenious plan to escape his responsibilities and his impending doom alike. "All I have to do is enter the Reflection and never leave...right?"

The immense creaking of something, terrible and divine... The blooming of the blue lotus... The iridescent shimmer of a clear sky... Mystical, auspicious dreams of beastly heavens... The vespertine light of a solar past... Pale blue irises flecked in light... And history turning, blistering, churning and changing shape. All that a mage wishes for is... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first web novel, please have some patience. I don’t know when exactly I’ll add chapters, though for now I think I’ll stick to 2 a week, usually 2k to 4k words each. Thanks for reading :)

In a distant future, humanity has achieved the incredible feat of conquering the stars, establishing vibrant colonies across galaxies. Yet, amid this grand pursuit of exploration and technological advancement, people have sadly lost touch with the essence of what it means to be human—compassion, connection, and the intricate beauty of emotional experiences. Against this backdrop, we follow Lyra, an adventurous young man with dreams of exploring the cosmos. Eager to uncover the universe's mysteries, he is selected for a prestigious mission to Elysium, an enigmatic planet cloaked in legends and whispered tales of an ancient civilization that once thrived there. Upon the team's arrival on Elysium, they are immediately enchanted by its breathtaking landscapes—towering crystalline mountains, iridescent forests, and vibrant skies that shift colors with the time of day. As they establish their research base, Lyra encounters an extraordinary artifact: a shimmering, ethereal orb pulsating with a soft light. This mesmerizing orb possesses an uncanny ability to project vivid images drawn from the memories of the planet’s long-gone inhabitants. As Lyra interacts with the orb, he is whisked away through time, witnessing poignant and powerful scenes—lovers embracing beneath the glow of two setting suns, smiles shared during moments of triumph and joy, and heart-wrenching farewells that echo a universal sense of loss. Each memory reveals the depth of human emotions, illustrating connections that transcend time and space, reminding Lyra of the warmth and complexity that come with genuine relationships. Captivated by these hauntingly beautiful portrayals, Lyra begins to question the sterile, disconnected world he has left behind. His fellow team members notice his growing attachment to the artifact and its evocative memories. Drawn in by the allure of this lost civilization, they engage in deep discussions about the meaning of profound feeling—love and loss. Through these exchanges, Lyra and his team embark on a transformative journey of introspection, grappling with the existential emptiness that has seeped into their technologically advanced society. With every new memory, the weight of their reality presses down on Lyra. He faces a pivotal choice: should he return to the cold and alienating world of human achievement, where genuine connection feels nearly impossible? Or should he embrace the emotional resonance he has discovered on Elysium, possibly seeking a new, more meaningful existence among the stars, inspired by the love and longing of those who came before him? This struggle lies at the heart of Lyra’s journey—a quest not only for exploration in the vast universe but also for rediscovering what it truly means to be human. As the echoes of the past linger in his heart and mind, he must choose a path that will define his identity and the legacy he wishes to leave behind.

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father.

The emergence of the rifts happened nearly two decades ago. The phenomenon began suddenly and without warning, when strange, iridescent cracks appeared in the skies, tearing open the fabric of reality itself. From these rifts came a tide of monsters—creatures from alternate dimensions, hostile and terrifying, that wreaked havoc across the globe. Many countries were overwhelmed by the initial wave, with entire armies decimated within days. The rifts were not just a source of danger—they were also a source of power. Beyond the creatures that spilled out into the world, the rifts carried with them a strange energy. This energy, known as Mana, was a vital force that could enhance the natural world in strange and dangerous ways. As Mana seeped into the Earth, the very laws of nature began to warp, leading to the rise of Awakened humans. Awakened individuals—those who could tap into the Mana from the rifts—became the new power in the world. These individuals could summon, tame, and control monsters from the rifts, and they gained unique abilities through their bond with these creatures. In essence, the rifts reshaped humanity, making beast tamers, mages, and other talented individuals the new elite. But the rifts didn’t only give power—they also brought chaos. Wild rifts—unstable portals—began opening in random locations, pouring out monsters of various sizes and ranks. The world had to adapt quickly, and the rise of Beast Taming Academies was a direct response to this new threat. The Academies became the cornerstone of humanity’s survival, training young tamers to capture and control the creatures from the rifts, creating an intricate society where strength, control, and evolution were all crucial to survival. Kaito knew that his journey was about more than just taming beasts—it was about understanding the rifts themselves. What caused them? Why had they suddenly appeared? And what was their true connection to the monsters that now roamed the world?

Ethan Chen’s life was as ordinary as it gets—until a late-night walk home plunged him into an alternate realm. One moment he’s surrounded by the familiar city streets, and the next, he’s falling through darkness, waking up in a strange land of vivid landscapes and eerie silence. In this new world called Veridion, the rules of reality bend, and he finds himself possessing mysterious abilities that seem to defy logic. Lost and alone, Ethan must navigate Aether’s wild and magical landscapes, filled with towering mountains, iridescent trees, and creatures that are both mesmerizing and dangerous. When he encounters a mysterious guide who knows far more about him than he should, Ethan learns that his arrival in Aether may not have been an accident. Powerful forces in this world are drawn to him, each holding secrets about his own life and purpose that Ethan never could have imagined. With growing powers he barely understands and questions about his past emerging at every turn, Ethan is thrust into a race to uncover the truth about his connection to Aether—before it’s too late.

There are two types of people. Those who know what they want, and those that don't. At least, that's what I thought.

Iridescence, the brand-new hit video game has taken the world by storm with the most beautiful graphics, diverse character selection, and most mechanically difficult physics. Last month, it launched seamlessly with an active player base of 300 million users. I, Tera, vow to become the greatest player by winning the World Championship.

If you ask me of her, I could not encapsulate her being with just mere words; As if words could describe the beauty that is Wu Mei Li, the woman that epitomizes love, Her brown eyes like the color of the sun’s kisses which fills me with undiluted warmth, Her red lips like those seductive thorny Roses passionate enough to draw me in, Her sultry voice like the teasing cool breeze amidst the summer heat beguiling me for more, Her smooth skin like the iridescent sheen of a pearl that baits my greedy hands to touch, and her tantalizing tenderness paired with her spine of kryptonite defeated my Superman heart of steel. Only she could play my heart into pieces and still make me ask for more. You, Wu Mei Li, have conquered this tyrant CEO and thus you shall become no one else’s but mine. ————————————— Wu Mei Li had lived for 26 years with only little colors splashed unto her boring black and white orphan life. Until fate decided to break her heart and lead her to him- Zhao Yang, 24th head of Zhao Conglomerate, said to be the most ruthless businessman to live and the unattainable brother of her best friend, and he who had also avoided her presence for almost 10 years due to his parents’ scheming them together. Set on Modern Day, follow the Yandere Zhao Yang and the Eccentric Wu Mei Li’s journey from acquaintances in the early days of their meeting, to how Yang courted the consistently in denial Mei Li, then how their lives progress as a couple in the limelight, and how their road always end with each other. This Novel is mainly about the trials of a couple; from their beginning as strangers to their lives as a married couple. It will show a man courting a lady, a lady’s struggle to accept love, their cute interactions when falling in love, their path to being engaged, rescuing the lady from her past, teaching each other greater morals, and growing old together. Although, a bit of mystery and action is added to spice things up.

Since the year 2020, humans have conquered all of the solar systems with the iridescent light that emerged from the centre of the milky way galaxy. Now it's time for nature to takes its course and allow the true conqueror to take his place in the galaxy ruling over everything.

✓ A story which will entertain you with a new brand romance story. ✓ The hero was bossy and possessive. ✓ The heroine was cold-hearted and unpredictable. ✓ Love chase and quarrels that will never end. the two of them were a student which studied in the same school. The hero was the senior while the heroine was the junior. Their encounter was just like a miracle. However, Does it really their first encounter? "Get the hell away from me, you LEECH! Who do you think you are meddling with my business?! it's my life and I will live my own life where there is no place for you." - The Heroine "No matter what you say or do, I will always be there watching you. Don't you ever think of escaping from me! And even if you do, I won't ever let you go." - The Hero

It's the year 2247 After Starfall. Mortem has welcomed an era of peace, but machinations are always happening in the dark. Shu, a wandering swordsman, is on a quest for revenge. Will he be swept up in the currents of the rising apocalypse, or will he quench his thirst for vengeance?

Human is always greedy to be entertained. In a not so far away future, human looking for an entertainment. Iridescent is a project to entertain human. This is not a vlog nor scripted movie. This is real people in some kind of imaginary world. People crave to be in an adventure but most of the people don't want to experience it. The scientist and the show businesses work together to produce this simulation. Some people were offered. Some people were chosen. Some were trapped. Only one choose to be part of Iridescent. Her code name is Iris. Iris will always be Iris. In this number is the new start for her. All 1313 stories have been erased when she win on the 2nd 13. She asked for it. Asking to only remember who she was. She is tired from remembering all 1313 stories which many of them involving AE. The one who broke her heart for almost in every stories. Now in this new stories, she can only remember her name and her ability. She's currently living as an abandoned princess ready to engaged to the cold and harsh young Duke. An Iris will be Iris. Always.

This is my first ever novel, so please be patient with me! As of now, I have no intentions of including Romance, but I will give a brief synopsis of the story below! : Jared, a man taken from Earth is suddenly reincarnated due to the crazy ritual of some Undead Liches! Attempting to resurrect their leader, their ritual is interrupted, instead summoning Jared. But with the ritual going wrong, all who know about it are killed, leaving Jared’s soul to wander until it can find the nearest body… an Ant! Luckily, the ritual did provide Jared with a System to guide him through this world, guiding him on a path of growth and evolution. From here, Jared will go through a multitude of challenges, making friends and enemies along his adventures! Together, Jared will little by little carve his own path to peace and freedom in this dangerous, magical world filled with monsters and humans alike! Email: jschlingg@gmail.com "To thee who look for proofs."

I wake up cold in an old, seemingly vacant medical facility. I have no memories of my life before or why I am even here. The world is over run with the living dead, craving flesh and bone. They screech and scream in violent agony, desperately trying to devour me. I need to get out of here and find out what happened. And find what's causing the changes to my mind and body.

Luke Matthew, successful entrepreneur in New York City, millionaire living in a penthouse, in simple words, enjoying the dream life. Or is he? His carefully crafted world flips upside down when one day he comes across someone he never thought he'd see again. Disclaimer: The characters mentioned in this story are strictly works of fiction. Any resemblance to any person (living or deceased) is entirely coincidental.

Welcome to the city of Iso-Karo. I am many things; A liar, a cheat, a fugitive from so-called "justice", and a hyper-lethal assassin-for-hire. The scum of the city - criminal, if you're feeling polite. Astonishingly, I'm a soon-to-be terrorist. Icarus Gigacorporation has maintained a stranglehold on our city for far too long. The people have been divided between wealth and poverty, influence versus powerlessness. For years I have struggled to survive under the shadow of a criminal enterprise, but I won't have to struggle much longer. I intend to break this system of oppression. My name is Nova Vaylen, and I will bring this city to its knees. (C) All Rights Reserved

“Some of us get dipped in flat, some in satin, some in gloss….” He turned to me. “But every once in a while, you find someone who’s iridescent, and when you do, nothing will ever compare.” -Wendelin Van Draanen __________________________ A hunter, hungry for revenge. A werewolf, looking for her mate. Both seek the other. What can go wrong?

"All that we have endured is because of one man and what he has caused." I'm only a loyal servant to my Lord and the King. Sought to bring unity between two nations, nothing more and nothing less. Though fate has others plans for me. I must uncover the truth that he has caused. That has lead the downfall and rise of this nation. He is nothing but a pirate, with a story that always changes. That is his punishment and curse, and I will be the catalyst that makes that desolate pond, iridescent.

"Kurasa dari awal aku yang salah,cinta memang terkadang bisa dipaksakan,tapi satu hal yang baru aku pahami hanya orang-orang beruntung saja yang akan merasakannya dan kurasa aku orang yang tidak beruntung." - Sara "Percayalah seberat apapun aku menyakiti kamu,itu semua hanya untuk membuktikan bahwa aku benar-benar mencintaimu." - Rayan

"Can you escape from the shackles of fate?" Sheens of iridescent diamond of blue, white, yellow and rose floods light downwards, lighting up an elegant mansion where a 17-year-old teenager named Shelly lives. Under the authority and care of her Aunt who took her in after both parents had left for their work outside the state, the girl was pampered and was given everything she needs. But Shelly is a stubborn kid and has tried escaping the mansion for 2 years but no to avail. The thing was, why would she want to leave such a magnificent mansion? Carpets made of silk fibers, chandelier made of sparkling diamonds, furniture carved with sophisticated designs, a king-size and queen-side bed for her, many different rooms for entertainment, except for an old and creaky basement, and unseen people serving her. That's right, there are specters in the place, they move things, they clean every nook and cranny, they serve her food. If Shelly's a fan of supernatural phenomenon, she won't really mind, but that was not the case here! Determined to figure out the secrets of the place, the 17-year-old blonde aims to unlock the mystery of the mansion, her own Aunt, and the specters that made her life both better and worse. Read Shelly's journey along with a sprinkle of romance~x Note: Picture from Pinterest Book Cover is edited by me.

In the beginning there was a seed named desire. From the core of desire bloomed direction, and thus our world took shape. In the dim-lit catacombs beneath the ancient kingdom of Orexis, where forgotten whispers echoed off moss-covered walls, the librarian Lennox Loren stumbled upon a source of power unlike any other—a seed of desire. It shimmered with iridescence, its pulse resonated with secrets long buried, awaiting to be uncovered.

As the iridescent World slowly Collapsed after meeting its End, the Reality that every human Knew Changed with a single Sentence...from an unsuspecting Girl that only wanted to escape her own... "I don't want it to End..." due to her selfish Desire, the once Stellar Virtual Game known As "Advent Horizon" Merged its Reality with Earth thanks to an unknown Entity who without rhyme or reason fulfilled her wish.... After awakening and discovering the repecussions of her careless words had created, she embarks on a journey as her Game Character Yesfir, to find the source... The entity who Answered her heartfelt wish and hopefully make things right once again.

"Most striking about the room was the many dolls that sat on perches. Some were inhuman, with deer-like bodies. Some were human, with different outfits and red lips. The one on her bed stood out the most. The honey-brown skin was stark against a billowing iridescent gown. All the dolls had one thing that made them so unnaturally beautiful. Their eyes. Their eyes were so human-like, it was hard to believe they were dolls. Helena could have sworn she’s seen the dolls blink."

"The Trillonaire's Pet" unfolds in the mysterious realm of New York City, where the eccentric Victor Trillingsworth, a man of unfathomable wealth, captures the city's attention with his peculiar fascination for rare and enigmatic pets. The first chapter introduces Victor's latest acquisition—a creature of unparalleled rarity that becomes the centerpiece of a clandestine gathering at his opulent mansion. As the story unravels, the city's elite find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue, where alliances form, rivalries simmer, and the secrets behind Victor's extraordinary menagerie come to light. The iridescent scales and otherworldly intelligence of his pets hint at a world beyond imagination. Against the backdrop of Victor's lavish sanctuary, the characters navigate a tapestry of mystery and suspense, each step revealing more about the trillonaire's motivations and the true nature of his elusive pets. As the plot thickens, the question lingers: What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of Victor Trillingsworth's world, and how will those daring enough to uncover them be forever changed by the enigmatic creatures that grace his extravagant estate? "The Trillonaire's Pet" is a tale of wealth, intrigue, and the extraordinary, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, leaving readers captivated by the allure of the unknown.

Welcome to the Heliosynth Solar System, a vibrant crucible where creation and chaos kiss in the darkness. At the heart of this celestial ballet pulses the Heliosynth Star, a colossal sun, bleeding light in hues that defy the spectrum limits of your typical star. Radiant magentas, iridescent cyans, and occasional flares that paint the void with a spectral sonata. Around it orbits a family of hundreds of unique planets and numerous moons, each harboring secrets that could unravel the threads of reality as we know it. Still not impressed? Well, keep listening! The planet of Forgrenn has been completely taken over by the hero Kanaon, who was supposed to be the hero of that planet after saving them from a sentient rogue constellation , but he betrayed everyone, causing tons of bloodshed, and now he and his subordinates control the Forgrenn planet with their own strict rules and murderous actions, also why slowly taking control of the other planets as well. Follow 18 year old Jyan as he causes even more bloodshed against Kanaon to win their planet back, meeting many villains, Allies, planets, creatures, and more. His goal? Kill Kanoan, find his lost friends, defeat enemies, and restore Forgrenn.

The Gateway of Realms In the heart of an ancient, mystical forest bathed in twilight, a lone oak tree stands majestic and enigmatic. Its gnarled branches stretch out like the arms of a forgotten guardian, their dark silhouettes casting intricate shadows on the forest floor. Embedded within the tree’s trunk is an ornate, glowing door, its surface adorned with shifting runes and symbols that pulsate with a soft, iridescent light. The clearing around the oak is illuminated by a gentle, ethereal glow that contrasts with the deepening darkness of the forest. The air is alive with a subtle luminescence, creating an atmosphere of both wonder and mystery. Kael, a young man with an expression of awe and determination, stands at the threshold of the doorway. His figure is silhouetted against the magical light, his hand reaching out towards the door’s handle, which glimmers with a faint, magical sheen. Through the open doorway, a breathtaking new world unfolds. Beyond the threshold, the forest gives way to an expansive, otherworldly landscape. Rolling hills stretch out under a twilight sky, their surfaces adorned with vibrant, glowing flora that dances gently in an unseen breeze. Floating islands drift serenely above the ground, connected by delicate, shimmering bridges of light. The sky is a canvas of rich purples and blues, speckled with stars and hints of distant constellations. In the distance, strange, majestic creatures—winged beings and luminescent fauna—move gracefully through the landscape, adding life and vibrancy to this fantastical realm. The scene is both inviting and awe-inspiring, hinting at the adventures and wonders that lie ahead for Kael. The overall atmosphere of the image combines the serene beauty of the mystical forest with the boundless possibilities of the magical world beyond, capturing the essence of discovery and the allure of the unknown. --- This visual captures the enchanting transition from the familiar world of Kael to the new, magical realms he is about to explore.