Kathy Lockheart Deadly Illusion

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of Eden in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is peace. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

Kaima never imagined that a simple departmental bonfire night could change so much in her life. She had been focused on her studies, content with the occasional laughter shared with Chelsea and the reliable presence of Chuma. But then came Obinna-the charming, confident third-year student who seemed to have an effortless way of pulling people into his orbit. Their friendship had grown quickly, from casual chats after lectures to late-night calls and study sessions that felt a little too personal. It was all fun and games until emotions started creeping in, making it harder to define what they really were to each other.

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

Xyro awakens in a place that should not exist. There are no walls, no doors, no sky. Only darkness, chains, and a voice that greets him as if he has been here before. His name is the only thing he remembers—everything else is missing. But when the ground beneath him vanishes, he falls into a world unlike any other. A land of seven labyrinths, each one deadlier than the last. A game with no clear rules, where reality bends and minds break. A place where the past is rewritten, and nothing—not even your own identity—can be trusted. He is not alone. Among the lost souls wandering the shifting sands, one woman stands apart—Veynn. Her golden eyes do not hold confusion, only knowledge. She knows this place. She understands the labyrinths. But is she here to survive, or is she the one pulling the strings? As Xyro fights to unravel the mysteries around him, one truth becomes undeniable: This is not a prison. This is a test. And the deeper he ventures, the more he begins to wonder... Has he truly forgotten? Or has he been running from the truth all along? The labyrinths are waiting. Let the game begin.

THE EMPIRE IS DEAD And the empire is on the brink of collapse. In a world where only the strongest rise to the throne, the five kingdoms must answer the calling to compete in a deadly game. The rules are simple: survive, claim the Soul Sword, and inherit the empire. But this year... everything changes. The five kingdoms of the empire each send their chosen representatives, firstborn heirs marked by the glowing swords that will lead them into battle. Each competitor carries not just a weapon, but the weight of their kingdom’s future: Vera, a reluctant warrior from the Kingdom of Thorns, skilled in shadow manipulation and deception. Raith, a battle-hardened prince from the Kingdom of Storms, a master of elemental swordsmanship and weather control. Kael, a mysterious outsider from the Kingdom of Ashes, with the ability to manipulate time for brief moments. Liora, a fierce tactician from the Kingdom of Dawn, known for her mastery over illusions and psychological warfare. Soren, the youngest, yet most feared, from the Kingdom of Ruin, who commands the power to control minds and bend others to his will. This year, however, the game holds more than just bloodshed and ambition—it carries a darker secret, one that could destroy not just the players, but the entire empire. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, each player must fight not just for the throne, but for their very souls. Let the game begin.

Helia has spent her life in the shadow of her elegant and charming best friend, Elysia. Obedient and trusting, she never questioned the path laid before her—until the dreams began. Night after night, she sees glimpses of betrayal, of carefully woven lies, and of a future where Elysia isn’t the sisterly figure she claims to be. As these unsettling visions start aligning with reality, Helia realizes that her entire life has been nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion. Manipulated, controlled, and held back, she has been nothing but a pawn in someone else’s game. Determined to take back control, Helia throws herself into the one thing she truly loves: science. The empire is on the brink of disaster as deadly creatures emerge from the eastern borders, spreading a venom with no known cure. Helia is determined to prove her worth and break free from the influence of her past. But the more she fights to carve her own path, the more obstacles stand in her way until she realizes that the betrayal was only the beginning. Beneath the lies and deception lurks a truth far more deep than she ever imagined.

A story that guides others to other view of seeing their little mere life that more than nothing but an illusion, viewing from different way of how small and weak we are if we were compare to higher form of existence that transcendent everything below it. How meaningless life are and how useless their very own existence to real when even if they are real, in the end they're all will became nothing that are indescribable, inescapable and absolute.

“They're not dead,” “They are alive… watching and laughing from the shadows as we all fall into our coffins.” The Domains had grown weaker, and the Gate of Oblivion had finally collapsed, weaving ancient terrors back into existence. Ripped from their reality, three strangers were plunged into a nightmarish dimension where death was permanent, and survival was an illusion. Every full moon, the Otherworlders were judged with simple but merciless rules—succeed and walk further in hell, fail and be annihilated. ___ Elias Valor, a ruthless hitman for a local mafia, was no stranger to violence, but the dreads of this dimension pushed him beyond insanity as he stumbled against two other anomalies—Lysandra, a sinister healer, and Malachi, a mad prophet. With each mission, they descended deeper into a world where their deadly and mystic skills were both a weapon and a curse. Haunted by their past sins and the forgotten horrors of the dimension, they had to navigate brutal landscapes where survival came at a price too steep to pay. As the lines between reality and nightmare blurred, they faced a dark truth: the greatest threat might not be the dimension, but the darkness they once were. “The clock has stopped—but the true game has not even started.”

One day, Chu Wuyao found herself waking up in the body of a beautiful woman in the world of cultivation. Thankfully, just then, a prompt appeared in front of her eyes. [Seven Deadly Sins System has been bound.] [Act according to your desires and gain Sin Points!] [You had an "in-depth communication" with Su Qianyi. Sin Points +10] [You took revenge against Li Ruoshi and made her fall in love with you. Sin Points +50000] [You betrayed your master and took over the Original Desire Sect, becoming the new Sect Leader. Sin Points +10000000] Years later, when she sat on the top of a majestic throne surrounded by countless beauties, Chu Wuyao couldn't help but recall the day she first came into this world. "Hey, everything I have today is the result of my own hard work.", she sighed in emotion. System:... Tags: Harem, Yuri, Genderbender, R-18, Romance, System, Anti-hero, Overpowered Protagonist, Smut, Villain Protagonist, ONLY Consensual Intercourse Author's Note: I'm just writing this for fun. Read with caution.

""You are dead." He opened his eyes, but all he saw was endless darkness. No memories. No body. Just the cold, creeping fear and a voice echoing from nowhere. "But this is not the end." The trials have begun. There are no rules. No second chances. In this place, darkness is not just the absence of light—it is a labyrinth of deadly illusions, where every step brings him closer to the truth… or madness. He must face what lies deep within his mind. Uncover who he was. And understand why he is here. But the real question is: can he survive the Trial of Darkness, or will he remain trapped in the abyss forever?

A young boy named Shin and his sister travel to an unknown city to find their lost mother. When they first arrived, the town was fairly normal but as soon as nightfall all the people in the town quickly got inside their houses. as if they were afraid of something. in this mysterious town, Shin discovers that this whole world is just an illusion. an illusion to fill the hunger of those above.

When a so-called “mage prodigy” at a prestigious magic academy tries to summon an unstoppable monster for an upcoming battle tournament, she accidentally hauls in an average-kun from Earth. Unfortunately for him, local legend paints Humans as the ultimate demon species—infamous for their indulgence in ungodly desires, greed, and destructive nature that destoryed the very habitat that gave life to them. Now, this bewildered “Human Demon” must keep up appearances, while his summoner scrambles to hide the fact that the only magic she can perform is Illusion Magic. Together, they’re caught between suspicious classmates, looming magical duels, and a system that expects them to be either fearsome or fantastically powerful, but in truth - they’re mostly just hilariously out of their depth. Prepare for magical mischiefs, comedic misunderstandings, and one grand illusion that might prove dangerously real. This is a tale of fight for survival, path to glory, and a journey of redemption.

Ming Jiayi lived numerous lives and felt that the people around her has a pit on their brains. Everyone: Help! The bathroom is full of blood! When Ming Jiayi entered the bathroom, it was spotlessly clean. Everyone: Help! There's a man-eating monster chasing us! Ming Jiayi waited and saw her small pet acting cute. Everyone: Help! The corpses are moving! Ming Jiayii saw the corpses twitch, and it was just rigor mortis. Ming Jiayi face them and tried to coax them: "Everyone, please calm down." Then everyone saw how the bathroom, pet, and corpses became normal when Ming Jiayi was looking, yet they became monstrous when Ming Jiayi was not looking.

Ten years ago, Yoon Seo saved the world under the name Seo Chaeyoon, but now lives as an anonymous hunter. He plans to die immediately after fulfilling all the last wishes of his deceased comrades, but these wishes, like “3 million squats,” “catching ten 9-kg sea breams,” and “baking 10,000 chocolate crack cookies,” are making it very difficult for him to commit su*cide. One day, Seok-yeong, a world-renowned large guild, merges with Yoon Seo’s guild and forms a team with several hunters. Kwon Ji-han, the world’s top hunter whom Yoon Seo meets in the team, immediately recognizes that Yoon Seo is special and approaches him. Although Yoon Seo initially dislikes Kwon Ji-han due to his arrogant first impression, he soon realizes that Kwon Ji-han is a righteous and good person. Yoon Seo, who abandoned justice long ago, feels frustrated and depressed when he sees Kwon Ji-han. The past from ten years ago keeps resurfacing. Kwon Ji-han keeps catching his eye. Will Yoon Seo be able to fulfill the last wishes and die peacefully? DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT THE AUTHOR NEITHER IT'S TRANSLATOR.

Having experienced and been a living witness to the heartbreaking tragedy that happened to his family. Khun Rafa (2nd son) lost his father and his big brother as well as the precious people in his life. Leaving him and his three poor nephews (his brother's children), it was his responsibility to raise his 10-year-old twins and their 5-year-old baby brother at the time of the tragedy. Successfully escaping and hiding from the pursuit of a stepmother who was crazy about wealth and power, in the midst of his escape Khun Rafa had received a gunshot wound to his forehead, knowing that his injuries were quite serious and his face was also recognized by his stepmother's hired men, Khun Rafa decided to change his face and also make new identities for himself and his three nephews. living a new life in a country as ordinary citizens, their new identities as father and son relationships. Several years passed, living a new life like an ordinary person, bringing them to meet new people who enter their lives, various kinds of trials are faced with patience, loyalty, responsibility. Even though the three children grew up to be cold individuals, they had warm hearts towards the people they loved. However, unexpected things happen to the people in their circle, forcing them to meet again with the evil woman who destroyed their lives in the past. Even though they want to avoid it, all these problems happen to the people beside them, like something that has not been resolved in the past and they must resolve it in the present in order to protect them and take back what should be theirs.

Eight homunculi girls, who consider each other as sisters, are brought to life in the Netherlands, Zuid-Holland, through advanced genetic engineering, each embodying one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Maeve, a Dutch princess, epitomizes pride; Benesha, of the aristocratic African Badila family, embodies wrath; Haniya Nadibun, a Moroccan girl, radiates lust; Mandane Esfahani, a Greek and Persian girl, personifies sloth; Eliza IJzerhart, from the wealthy Dutch IJzerhart family, exemplifies greed; Minah Sawada, a Japanese-Korean girl, manifests envy; and Kayla Graven, of Surinamese and Dutch heritage, represents gluttony. Maria, the eldest, was created without any singular sin, a supposed embodiment of perfection. However, this perceived flawlessness becomes her greatest curse. Shunned by her fourteen parents and seven sisters, Maria discovers she harbors the dormant essence of all seven sins, a power that awakens when she is abandoned. Consumed by grief and existential despair, Maria’s yearning for acceptance mutates into a thirst for vengeance. She questions her existence: was she nothing more than a prototype to ensure her sisters’ creation? Wrestling with rejection and her fractured sense of self, Maria vows to make her family experience the pain and emptiness that has defined her existence. Her quest for vengeance ignites a global catastrophe. Starting at the school she and her sisters attend, Maria unleashes a viral apocalypse, transforming humans into ravenous, vampire-like creatures. As the world crumbles, Maria’s inner turmoil and destructive power become a central challenge—not only for her sisters but also for humanity itself. Tasked with helping the homunculi overcome their sinful natures are Sansula Badila, Benesha’s human younger brother, and his partner, Hannah Katz. Their mission becomes even more urgent as they confront Maria, the most formidable and broken of the homunculi. Will they succeed in reforming Maria and her sisters, or will Maria’s darkness consume them all?

Dreams become real. To avoid dreaming people stay awake but what prevents the waking world from turning into a dream, no, a nightmare?

Everyone has a longing its either for things or for people , things change when they become need. But what if the need turns deadly ? His love for her was not normal , his feelings can not be termed as love because they were something deadly , something dangerous . He wasn't normal neither were his ways to her . Dive in to see wether his deadly ways will lead them together or something destructive . I can do things way beyond your imaginations Bella just to have you here with me away from the world and no one can stop me " He loves me that what he says but is it love ? He wants me all for himself in front of his eyes all the time where no one else can even lay an eye on me . " But what if one day I have to go away ? " Even before i could complete my sentence he pulled me closer looking staring into my eyes . Scared he was scared but more than that there was anger his eyes had something so dark that it could consume us both and lead us to the end . " I will fucking chain you down if thats what will be needed just to make you stop until leaving me is the last thought you would ever have "

A/N: THIS IS A ØRIGINAL STORY NOT A FANFIC. Harry Smith, an ordinary man from the USA, finds himself caught in a nightmare when he becomes the target of a mysterious group of vampires disguised as humans. Unaware of their existence until now, he soon realizes that the world he knew is nothing but a fragile illusion. These creatures lurk among society, blending in seamlessly, preying on the unsuspecting. On the brink of death, Harry is rescued by Eren Salvacion, a skilled Filipino vampire hunter known only by his elusive title "INCØGNITO". Operating from the shadows, Eren is a relentless warrior who has dedicated his life to hunting down the undead that masquerade as humans. As Harry learns more about the hidden war between mankind and vampires, he is thrust into a dangerous world where deception is deadly, and survival is never guaranteed. With the vampires still pursuing him, Harry has no choice but to trust Eren, who teaches him how to fight and uncover the truth behind their existence. As the two uncover a sinister plot that could plunge the world into chaos, Harry must decide whether to remain a hunted man or embrace the fight alongside INCØGNITO.

In the midst of a life-changing romance, Jessica begins to question the true nature of love and relationships. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, she must make a choice that will forever alter the course of her life.

Hunter Cha Eui-jae, who was dispatched to seal a rift that appeared over the West Sea, was flung out as soon as he closed the rift. When he came to his senses, he was lying in a garbage dump. Starving, he was drawn like a zombie is to blood to a hangover soup restaurant, where he realized that he had fallen into South Korea, eight years in the future. In this era, disaster alerts notify people of rift openings in advance, ASMR videos of slimes gathered from dungeons were trending, and idle hunters livestream unboxings of A-rank longswords. Unlike the past, where people trembled in fear of an impending apocalypse, the future was surprisingly peaceful, leaving Cha Eui-jae feeling empty. Since things had turned out this way, why not start a second chapter of life as a part-timer at the hangover soup restaurant, rather than being a hunter? “That’s strange.” “…” “Have we met somewhere before?” Cha Eui-jae’s plan to quietly spend his remaining days as the only part-time worker at the decades-old hangover soup restaurant goes awry when he encounters a mysterious, gas-masked individual… DISCLAIMER: The story isn't mine

When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel. [The Birth of a Hero]. [The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent. I became a part of that novel as the trash of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located. The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, are destroyed by assassins. The bigger problem is the fact that this stupid trash who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp. “…This is going to be a problem.” I feel like something serious has happened to me. But it was worth trying to make this my new life. DISCLAIMER: I am neither the author nor translator of the story. Please support author on official site. Translation credit: Eatapplepies

Author: Sook-im Translation credit: Eatapplepies Synopsis: I was transported into the romantic fantasy novel my younger sister was reading, not as the male lead but as the second male lead. If I remember correctly, this punk is fated to go into war in the future and die in the male lead’s place. Okay, I’ve made up my mind. Let’s not go anywhere near the main characters and stay healthy until I can go home. This has some translated chapters and remaining mtl

When Elias Mercer wakes up in a hospital with no memory, covered in blood, and holding a cryptic note, his life takes an unexpected turn. Unable to recall his past, Elias is thrust into a world of conspiracy, manipulation, and supernatural forces. A mysterious woman claims to be his only ally, revealing that Elias’s memories have been erased as part of an ancient project by the Council—a powerful, secretive organization that has been pulling the strings behind history’s most significant events for centuries. As Elias starts to uncover the truth about his past, he learns that he’s not just a victim of the Council’s mind-altering experiments—he is the key to stopping them. But the more he remembers, the more dangerous his situation becomes. The Council will stop at nothing to eliminate him, and the line between friend and foe begins to blur as Elias is forced to confront his own identity and the dark secrets he’s been buried under. In a race against time, Elias must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems, uncovering hidden truths about the supernatural, crime, and his own fractured psyche. As the Vanishing Hour—the moment of ultimate reckoning—approaches, Elias must decide whether to embrace the past he can’t remember or fight against the forces that want to rewrite everything he is.

Protagonist Reborn After A Deadly Tragedy Fall Upon His Family In Future

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

awaken in darkness—small, weak, and starving. The abyss is ruthless. Hunt, or be hunted. Eat, or be eaten

In a twist of fate, writer Adara Rossi is accused of a crime she didn't commit. Kidnapped in the dead of night, her salvation comes in the form of Lian, a mysterious man with red eyes who can change his shape at will. Trapped in a web of lies and deceit, Adara must navigate a world where truth is as elusive as the shadows that haunt her. As she fights to prove her innocence, she discovers that in this deadly game, even her protector may be her executioner. Every revelation leads to more questions, every ally may be an enemy, and every truth, a lie in her intricate deception. Can you trust the one who tells the story? Or is it just an illusion? Dive into this world of suspense and mystery, where nothing is as it seems.

(Synopsis) Lord of the Mysterious world Victor and Jon’s journey is not an ordinary one—it is a cursed voyage that leads them through mysterious and deadly paths, where returning is nearly impossible. When they bid farewell to Sky City, they had no idea that the road ahead would turn into a dangerous labyrinth. In an attempt to take a shortcut, they unknowingly step onto a path filled with countless perils and hidden truths. Along the way, they encounter Angels, Witches, Monsters, Dwarves, Demons, Giants, and various Mythical Creatures. With every turn, new secrets unfold, and new challenges test their strength. But the biggest question remains—What will they lose, and what will they gain on this journey? Victor’s past keeps pulling him back, especially the memory of Alina, who was not only deeply connected to his emotions but was also separated from him due to a mysterious curse. Jon, though always lighthearted and humorous, understands Victor’s pain and is willing to support him at any cost. As they move closer to the Gandharva Region, they realize that this place, despite its beauty, is far more dangerous than it appears. Every step is filled with illusions, hidden traps, and the looming threat of death. But turning back is no longer an option. They must now find their destiny within the darkness that surrounds them. Will they survive this cursed voyage? Or will this journey become their final test?