High Garden

People smoke things to get high, but you can't be so high enough to see The Most High no matter how intoxicated you get! "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Psalms 97:9"

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?"

In a tranquil yet haunting garden untouched by time, Tagitsa Origumaru tends to the roots of a world caught between life and death. For centuries, he has lived in solitude, a silent guardian in a realm where only the restless arrive. These are souls burdened by regret, unable to move forward—lost voices seeking solace. Tasked with helping the dead find peace, Tagitsa confronts fragments of humanity’s most painful truths. Through encounters with children, elders, and strangers, he unravels the weight of their unfulfilled lives. Yet, as he delves deeper into their stories, he begins to question the boundaries of his own existence and the mysterious scars that mark his body. As the garden blooms with each passing soul, Tagitsa’s unchanging world edges closer to revelation. In this timeless place of sorrow and hope, what truths will emerge—and at what cost? Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is my first story. I hope you enjoy! Upload Schedule Day 1: Prologue + Chapter 1 Then: Sunday/Wednesday/Friday

A son and mother has moved in to his mother's childhood home in the town of Sunshine Valley. They believed that this will bring them a new opportunity, especially for Scott Smith enrolling in Sunshine High. However, things don't add up as the students as well as the town are being manipulated by its high school making its people act up. Unravel the mysteries and horrors with Scott as he finds the truth about his new high school

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.

Irena looked at her, then glanced down at the cake that had accidentally spilled onto her shoes. "You know how costly it is?" she asked, her voice dripping with malice. Erin shook her head fearfully, tears rolling down her cheeks. "I'm sorry... I'll clean it." Irena grinned, her eyes gleaming with cruelty. "Clean it, you say?" She raised her foot, gesturing for Erin to clean the mess. Erin used her hands to wipe away the cake, still crying. "I'm sorry..." Suddenly, Irena kicked her with the same foot. "Don't touch my feet with those filthy hands," Irena spat. Erin was shaking, but she nodded obediently. "Lick it." Irena's voice was icy. "I said, lick it." Erin hesitated for a moment before nodding and continuing to lick Irena's feet, humiliated in front of the entire crowd. "Remember, never enter a ball again," Irena sneered. ERIN, SHE'S AN OUTCAST PRINCESS. BUT ONE DAY AFTER MEETING PRINC ARTHUR, SHE DECIDES TO SUBMIT HER LIFE TO HIM. BUT FOR THAT SHE HAD TO LEARN, HOW TO FIGHT, AND TAKE OVER THE DUKEDOM. HER BIGGEST OBSTACLE IS IRENA HER ADOPTED SISTER AND DUKE EDWARD HER BIRTH FATHER. WILL SHE EARN HER FATHER'S LOVE? OR SHE WILL KILL HIM HERSELF? WHAT DOES FATE UNFOLDS FOR IRENA, A PEASANT GIRL? JUST WHO GAVE HER THIS COURAGE? //WATCH THE DRAMA UNFOLDS// #DARKROMANCE #FANTASY //T/N// COVER ISN'T OWNED BY ME

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com and Tapas!

Aria's life unravels amidst love, betrayal, and tragedy. Entangled between Jack's dark secrets and Lucas selfless devotion, Aria faces heartbreaking loss, brutal deception, and ultimate sacrifice. Will fate reunite star-crossed lovers, or forever separate them? the gripping take revolves around Aria's resilience heart-wrenching choices and her unwavering quest for truth, love and redemption.

General Julius Draken hates all humans. After an abusive childhood, gore filled military campaigns, and navigating American Imperial Politics in 3083 he has simply had enough. His future has devolved into a constant state of world war. After finding out the next Top-Secret plan of the elites Julius jumps into action to stop the evil humans with a strategy fit for the one called the Mad Dog.

　　Baek Yeon-ryung, male. 　　He was once involved in an extremely brutal murder case, and the victim was his only relative, his older brother, Bai Yanren. Ten years ago, the case had stirred up the entire Yecheng, not only because of the horrific state of Bai Yanren's death, but also because the person most suspected of committing the crime was only one of his own brother, Bai Yanliang. 　　The autopsy report found that Bai Yanren had been killed for a whole day, which meant that the young Bai Yanliang had been alone with the corpse for a day and a night. 　　No one knew what he had done or what he was thinking. 　　There was no sadness, no crying, no fear, and his face was expressionless. 　　His boyish face seemed to be wearing a lifelike mask, making it impossible to see the slightest emotion.

In the world of outstanding ability users, Zeros gained the ability quite unique... Home garden. In the world where nobody could survive without strength or someone's protection he had to survive now with this non-combatant ability and also protect his cute lil sister.

"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!"

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.

Death for seven times. Different choose and different experiences. Even though Antoine want to die he couldn’t so why don’t made a choose to have peaceful life in his eighth life. In his eighth life he will know the truth which he missed in his other seven lives. Warning: this is a bl novel that means boyxboy. If you don’t prefer this kind of novel don’t read my novel. Thank you.

With unknown history Mikeru Gebara is trying to piece everything together in order to achieve his goal. Having The same dream every night, he must uncover the mystery of this supernatural phenomenon using logics and technology that his time possess.

Where do the forsaken children of the rich families go? those who are unwanted and can only be hidden away? A famous school for rich talents or a secluded place for the most corrupt and ruthless delinquents? Her sister suddenly went missing few months after she took the blame for her and went to that place in her stead. With a scheming stepmother and uncaring father at home there's no way she can find her twin without investigating that place herself. A place where there's said to be a hierarchy among the rich and level among bullies. A beautiful place with hidden secrets, suspicious people and a few things gone missing. Finding a person might be more difficult than meeting a ghost... A journey of lies, deceit and uncovering bitter truths, Will she ever find her sister before it gets too late?

Han Xue Qin lost her family in a car crash. She wonders in her midnight garden in daze. One day at 19, she meet a boy briefly in collage. Again in her adulthood, she met him again in her midnight garden. However he turns out to be the man that her cousin's groom. She retune to hide in her midnight garden but he seek her out to bring her out to the sunlight garden.

Synopsis: “The Bellemont High Pack” In the sunny, suburban town of Bellemont, California, life is as ordinary as it gets—or so it seems. High school hallways buzz with teenage drama, football games light up Friday nights, and everyone pretends they don’t have secrets to hide. For Logan Thorne, life at Bellemont High is a game he’s mastered. Rich, confident, and effortlessly charming, he’s everything a teenage heartthrob should be. But beneath his polished exterior lies a legacy he can’t ignore—Logan is part of an ancient line of werewolves, one of the most powerful families in a hidden supernatural world. His life is carefully planned: keep his secret, obey the rules, and prepare to one day lead his pack. Then there’s Ellie Carter—the quiet, unassuming girl who keeps her head down and her grades up. An orphan adopted into a kind but modest family, Ellie has spent her whole life feeling like she doesn’t quite belong. She can’t explain the strange dreams that haunt her or the inexplicable pull she feels when she’s around Logan. All she knows is that her life is about to change when their paths cross in a way neither of them expects. Logan is drawn to Ellie in a way he can’t explain, but her presence stirs something dangerous in his world. Unbeknownst to her, Ellie’s blood carries a rare and ancient power that some would kill to possess. As the attraction between them grows, so does the danger surrounding them. With the rules of his kind hanging over his head and threats lurking in the shadows, Logan is forced to choose: his duty to his pack, or the girl who might hold the key to his future—and his heart. In a world where appearances are deceiving and loyalty is tested, Logan and Ellie will have to navigate love, danger, and the weight of secrets that could change everything they thought they knew about themselves and the world around them. What happens when a love you can’t ignore uncovers a truth you can’t escape?

Emperor Titus, ruler of a vast and powerful empire, is the proud father of three daughters (and two sons) — each as distinct and radiant as the stars in the night sky. After a several hundred years, the Emperor has decreed a Royal Selection, where suitors will compete for the hands of his daughters. However, the stakes are far greater than love alone. Each princess will ultimately ascend as the queen of her own kingdom, granted by her father upon the completion of the selection. With power, prestige, and a royal future at stake, the contenders not only vie for the princesses’ hearts but for the coveted title of King Consort. Let the Royal Selection begin. --- - 3 main characters - A diverse set of characters - 6 games, various ML contenders (one reverse harem hehe) - short to long chapters, depending on how I feel - no schedule as of yet, will do 3 chapters a day till 30 though - if you have any feedback or suggestions, let me know in the comments. I’m always lurking lol

In the prestigious Institute of All Stars Universal, nestled in the glittering heart of Australia, power isn't just taught—it's inherited, fought for, and sometimes stolen. Behind its imposing gates, a story of love, betrayal, vengeance, and earth-shattering secrets is about to unfold. Iris Smith appears to be just another privileged 18-year-old heiress—the beloved daughter of Australia's financial titans, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But beneath her sweet demeanor and shy smiles lies an extraordinary truth: since age 14, she's been secretly outmaneuvering even her parents in the business world, wielding powers that would make their empire look like a mere stepping stone. It's a talent she's kept hidden from everyone, including those closest to her heart. When betrayal strikes from the two people she trusted most—her boyfriend Brenton and best friend Naima—Iris's world shatters. The devastating blow transforms her from a quiet powerhouse into someone even she doesn't recognize. Just as she builds her walls higher, fate throws her into the orbit of Aiden Mayers—the notorious campus playboy, son of a prominent politician, and the face of Agatha Modelling Institute. He's everything she's trying to avoid: charming, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Within the Institute's divided departments, where alliances shift like sand and power plays unfold daily, Iris faces a choice that could reshape not just her future, but the entire hierarchy of their world. Will she risk opening her wounded heart to the one person who could either heal or destroy it completely? Or will she channel her pain into becoming the kind of ruler that makes even kings tremble? As love and rivalry collide, one question remains: In a game where talents can topple empires and secrets can kill, who will Iris choose to be—the princess everyone underestimated, or the queen no one saw coming? Prepare to be drawn into a world where power wears a designer label, love comes with a price tag, and revenge is served at a temperature that burns everything in its path. Welcome to the Institute of All Stars Universal, where nothing is quite what it seems, and everyone has something to hide.

Pale Garden: New Era explores themes of control, loss, and the intersection between reality and the digital world. As Ardin embarks on his journey to expand Pale Garden further, he will encounter ancient mysteries, powerful allies, and dangerous foes in a world that evolves not just from his design, but through the interactions of the players who dare to challenge its limits.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com. https://www.royalroad.com/Hybusa975/602882/fictions Mana User High

A group of explorers soon make it to a mysterious island proud to be the first humans to get there, but their happiness was cut short the group was separated by mysterious oddities. They now must fight monsters left to right and try to escape this island alive and well under the help of a young demon to stay alive. Their young sensei will teach them how to survive, and kick the butts of whoever opposes them. ** The novel was inspired by a song called; SODIKKEN - HANSEL, while I was walking home from school. (人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+

Yanz was a genius scientist who had achieved many things in scientific field. one day he collapsed and wokeup in a world different to his previous where magic was real. there are 2 groups, one who can use magic and live a good luxurious life and the second consists of people who can't and live like peasants. Yanz being reincarnated in the pesant side now uses his scientific knowledge to bring a balance to this world of racism