Over The Garden

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?"

The strong are always lonely, only by defeating loneliness can one become invincible in the world! Huang Xiaolong, a Direct Disciple of the Shaolin family on Earth, inexplicably crossed over to the Martial Soul World carrying the supreme Martial Arts secret text, "Yijinjing". In the Martial Soul World, one can only cultivate Fighting Energy and become a warrior if they possess a Martial Soul. However, Huang Xiaolong, who originally had a super heaven-defying Mutant Martial Soul, was mistaken by his family for an ordinary Mutant Martial Soul during the awakening of his Martial Soul. But Huang Xiaolong, who possessed an "ordinary" Mutant Martial Soul, time and again revealed his astonishing talent, time and again defeated so-called supreme geniuses, and time and again shocked his family and the entire Martial Soul World!

[Congratulations, you now have a system.] [Deploying Starter Pack.] [Two Perks Received.] "I can level up and I am probably the only one?" "Boy, sign me up! Who expected this kind of miracle in 2025?" Frizz, your average convenience store clerk, suddenly has a system. He is neither a genius nor a prodigy, but that won't stop him. He will still work hard, for the sake of leveling up. However, there are no monsters, no gates, no fantastical beings, and lastly no mystical equipment. It's just Frizz in his boring mundane reality and a system. To make things worse, He slowly realized that his system isn't all that benevolent. It makes one think, is Frizz using the System or is the System using Frizz?

This story revolves around the divine garden and its inhabitants and their disobedience to its creator. Are they doomed to despair, or will they find their way among the disarray, or maybe the answers lie in the mysteries of the past? 

A young elf boy awakens in the body of a eight-year-old orphan, retaining his otherworldly appearance and magical connection to nature but with no memory of his past. Haunted by the original boy's memories of his murdered parents, he vows to uncover the truth behind their deaths. As he delves into the city's dark underbelly, his investigation reveals ties to a sinister criminal syndicate, corrupt nobles, and forces that threaten the natural world. Battling his lost identity and the growing danger, he must decide whether to seek justice, revenge, or something greater. Using his nature magic, the boy begins his investigation, weaving alliances with street-smart urchins, mysterious allies from the city's underbelly, and even the restless spirits of the forest that still cling to the edges of the encroaching urban sprawl. Each step unravels a deeper conspiracy, revealing ties between the criminal groups, corrupt wealthy families, and ancient forces that threaten not only the city but the natural balance of the world itself.

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

Shiro, a normal teenage student has been teleported in a different world, at least, that's what Shiro thought. He has been teleported to a different universe where technology no longer exists, since they have magic in the palm of their hands. Shiro must find the clue to why he was given a second chance. And what must he do.

Five lifelong friends - Benjamin, the extroverted thrill-lover. Brittany, the kind-hearted manipulator of empathy. Jeremiah, the carefree confusion-maker. Karina, the justice-seeking boundary tester. And Sybiel, the cunning go-with-the-flow individual - have always seemed inseparable. When Benjamin proposes a ruthless "game" that challenges their wits and deception skills, the friends are lured into his fiendishly constructed Garden of Lair. This labyrinth of lies, betrayals, and shifting alliances plunges them into a twisted reality where nothing is as it appears. As they navigate the treacherous maze, the true cost of victory becomes clear-the potential destruction of everything they hold dear. In the end, only one can claim the prize, if they're willing to sacrifice. "Garden of Lair" is a haunting tale that probes the delicate threads of human relationships. This mind-bending psychological thriller explores the allure of deception and the extremes individuals will go to shield their darkest truths. Welcome to the Garden of Lair, a den of playful snares where the boundaries between friend and foe blur, and the price of triumph may shatter the very bonds that once united them.

With only months to live, Meisen abandoned the bustling city, seeking peace in a quiet forest—but instead found something far more terrifying. A shadowy figure, silent and relentless, consumed him, draining his life as he screamed for another chance. Just when everything faded to black, he woke—alive, but in a strange new world. Reborn into a world where magic holds power, Meisen’s new life is only beginning.

The unwanted second prince of a powerful but corrupt Kingdom in a world of monsters and magic is set on the dangerous path of vengeance. Prince Ren Drakemore works to covertly gain power, influence and allies in hopes of eventually killing his own father, brother and anyone else who stands in his way. Initially he hopes to right the evils perpetrated by his kingdom, but as he grows in power he will also struggle to maintain his own humanity. Will he be the hero to save them all or the monster that consumes them. Only time will tell.

Main: The villain Setting: Nature Repeating: Heart-broken Plot: Anger leads to murder Point of view: Christianity Characters: Unpleasant

A man dies and gets 2 wishes and reincarnates the usual.

History repeats itself over and over again. Yet it comes with different outcomes each time it happens. Life will go on. Everything that is lost was all forgotten for the greed of others prevails. Living in the nightmares of others while basking in the money and gold it brought. Will it happen to be a good ending or just another hidden tragedy? Hidden from the eyes of public. The truth that could bring down those who are on top. Go and seek the truth, either you hide it again or let it be known by everyone.

When Earth fuses with the mystical world of Astralis, chaos reigns as humanity is thrust into a new era of magic, beasts, and survival. Rodensky, once a privileged youth, is forced to abandon his life of luxury after his father’s untimely death. Seeking solace in gaming, he discovers a mysterious RPG world where his lifelong friend, Emmanuel, shares a similar dream: to tame the mightiest creatures in existence. But this dream turns into a harrowing reality when the game world begins to merge with their new reality. Bound by a system of ranks and challenges, Rodensky and Emmanuel face perilous beasts, rival guilds, and the rising terror of the Black Snake Guild, whose leader commands a transcendent dragon. As Rodensky evolves into a formidable beast tamer, his bond with his companions deepens—but so do the mysteries surrounding Astralis’ fusion with Earth. Meanwhile, Emmanuel’s struggle with envy and his own path creates a rift that could shatter their partnership. With the looming threat of a behemoth ravaging their newfound home, and a voice from the shadows calling Rodensky to the uncharted Third Continent, the duo must rise above their limits or risk losing everything.

This story is discontinued, I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to what came next. I will be working on another novel so stay tuned for that Discord: https://discord.gg/ERp9NF59f5

Aurora Devane had one mission: revenge. At eighteen, Aurora Devane is consumed by a singular goal—take back everything her treacherous family stole from her and her deceased mother. Entering a contracted marriage with Daniel Froster, the nation’s most powerful and enigmatic billionaire, she sets her plan into motion. But Daniel is more than she bargained for, and as they play their dangerous game, the lines between pretense and passion blur. The closer Aurora gets to achieving her vengeance, the more entangled she becomes in a web of lies, hatred, and betrayal. Dark secrets and unexpected alliances force her to question everything she thought she knew. Will the true heiress sacrifice her newfound love to achieve her revenge, or will fate’s cruel hand thrust her into a perilous choice between retribution and redemption?

Aeliana Faelith is a Elven princess, battle-harden mage that is in a losing duel with hands of Lucian Valtheris—the Demon Lord and the man she once loved. But just before death claims her, He confesses her love-and takes his own life for her. In regret and pain, Aeliana screams for a second chance to save her beloved and restart their destined fate. The screen turns white, The Do-Over System grants her plea, She is then thrown back to the past, armed with her recent memories-of betrayal and heartbreak. Her mission is crystal clear: Stop Lucian before he becomes the monster she once faced. With multiple attempts on different timelines, The Do-Over System makes her choose one and that will be her final attempt and the Do-Over System will self-destruct permanently leaving her in the current timeline. She chooses a timeline out of 10 in which, she discovers she and Lucian had a child but Lucian is in a deep coma with amnesia and doesn’t know who she is— Will Aeliana be able to choose the ‘right’ timeline or doomed to save everyone? Is the child really theirs or a miracle honed to build peace between two opposing worlds then again—What is the price for falling for the Villain? Please support it with collections, This is an Cupid's Quill entry piece!!!

On a certain day the world known to mankind ended, infected from a certain kind of virus people turned into something unimaginable, something beyond human comprehension, they turned into cannibalistic monsters and attacked the masses, armies couldn't stop them and the governments all over the world failed, now the remnants of humanity are on their own. Witness their fight for survival and find out whether they will live or will go extinct.

New novel "Max-Level Boss Transmigrates into a Delicate Beauty and Goes Viral", seeking bookmarks~ Gu Wanyu is transmigrating back! She comes back with a set of skills, tearing apart scumbags, and severely tormenting foster daughters. Who would've thought she'd accidentally get tangled up with the top aristocratic family of Beijing City. Later on... All the bosses became her die-hard fans. The enchanting movie emperor waved his hand, "Bring the best resources in the crew to Sister Yu and let her choose." The domineering group president tossed a black card, "I'm so poor I only have money left. Sister Yu can buy whatever she likes." The obsessive hacker wore an obedient smile, "I'm the best behaved. As long as... she's by my side." The internationally renowned designer pursed his lips, "Do you like haute couture dresses? If not, I'll design another one." The tsundere school hunk snorted, "Shut up, all of you. She loves me the most!" Just as the top figures from all walks of life began to argue Master Lu from Beijing, known for his ruthless methods and overwhelming power, breaks through the crowd. He hums and clings to the woman, "Wife, I am all yours." Gu Wanyu: "........" The bro-con younger siblings immediately switch sides, "No way, you're not worthy!" [1v1, physically and mentally pure, sweet, and revitalizing]

Among the thousands of applicants for jobs, Soren was the ideal candidate. A nobody. He was essentially invisible—no ties, no achievements, no influence on the world. Just what they required. The perfect deity, after all, is one who can operate in the background, directing people covertly and unnoticeably. But there's a catch to Soren's celestial job description: the old deity had a bit of a creative streak. Prior to leaving, they constructed a second world that was populated with terrifying, twisted monsters and a ticking time bomb that was concealed adjacent to Earth. Their carelessness caused time and space to rip apart when they left the throne, letting terrible evils fall onto Earth. Soren must now give people the ability to defend themselves while maintaining a low profile. He can unintentionally bring down the universe he is meant to save if he meddles too much. Soren must demonstrate that even a nobody can step up to the plate while juggling his humanity, his divine duties, and the mayhem of portals and dungeons, or else everything could fall apart. Because the universe will inevitably become chaotic when the next god is just a regular guy.

In a world divided by altitudes and ambitions, Kelson is a young dreamer grounded in the humble city below, a realm of perseverance and quiet traditions. His life had been one of exploration, walking paths rich with cultural splendor and tales of the old world. But his gaze now shifts upward, toward the fabled metropolis of Skyrail City, a gleaming symbol of technological marvel and economic opulence suspended in the heavens. Once dismissive of its grandeur as mere vanity, Kelson finds himself drawn to its mysteries and promises, compelled by a curiosity he can no longer ignore. When a family friend and sponsor paves his way, Kelson sets out to experience the sprawling utopia on what was meant to be a simple vacation with loved ones. Yet, upon arrival, he discovers a city far more complex than its reputation, a labyrinth of untold luxury and hidden turmoil, where every corner whispers conflict and ambition. In this world above the clouds, Kelson will not only navigate the chaos of an unfamiliar society but will also confront the reawakening of an old connection,a bond forged through a case that still lingers in the shadows of his heart. As the city's secrets unravel and alliances shift, Kelson must decide whether Skyrail City is a beacon of opportunity or a stage for destiny to challenge him once again. The skies hold more than promise, they hold peril, transformation, and the echoes of a reunion destined to change everything.

"Shadows Over Intramuros: A Manila Mystery" weaves a captivating tale set against the historic backdrop of Metro Manila's oldest district, Intramuros. When Juan Dela Cruz, a young IT specialist with a penchant for solving puzzles, receives a cryptic invitation, he is unwittingly drawn into a game that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. Each challenge leads Juan and a group of unlikely allies through the hidden corners of Manila, from the eerie halls of abandoned Spanish mansions to the bustling streets shadowed by modern skyscrapers. As they delve deeper into the game, they uncover clues that tie the challenges to the rich tapestry of Filipino history and mythology. Ghosts of the past and legendary creatures from Filipino folklore come to life, forcing the group to confront their fears and test their limits. But what starts as an adventurous quest soon spirals into a dark journey into Manila's colonial history, revealing long-buried secrets that have been hidden within the city's walls for centuries. "Shadows Over Intramuros" is more than a tale of adventure and supernatural intrigue; it's a story about the power of history, the bonds of friendship, and the courage to face the unknown. As Juan and his companions unravel the mystery behind the game, they learn that the true treasure is not the game's promised reward but the journey itself and the secrets of Manila that they bring to light. With each step, they leave the shadows behind, bringing forth the true spirit of Intramuros and its enduring legacy in the heart of the Philippines.

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.