Whispers Through The Willows Manga

Lucas Holt is a 17-year-old street basketball player with mediocre talent but dreams of making it to the NBA. Ridiculed by his high school team for his awkward play, his only friend Marcus - a fellow fringe player and “brother” - betrays him at a tryout, plagiarizing his play ideas and stealing his spot in the draft. He plagiarizes his tactical ideas and steals a spot on the team. Meanwhile, his crush on Elena, the girl next door, grows distant as he becomes obsessed with basketball. When Lucas hits rock bottom, he meets a mysterious retired player** Rayne “The Hawk” and begins a brutal training program. As he rises to prominence, new betrayals, financial temptations, and injuries ensue. ...... CORE CONFLICT: “Is basketball redemption, or just another abyss?”

Siaara has a dangerous gift—she can hear people's thoughts, but only five times a day. She has always been careful, never letting anyone discover her secret. Until he walked in. A man with stormy eyes and an unsettling aura. The moment Siaara tries to read his mind, a cold, unfamiliar voice echoes inside her head. "Don't read my mind." No one has ever caught her before. No one was ever supposed to. But now, the rules have changed. This man knows something about her, something she doesn’t even know about herself. And as she dives deeper into the mystery, she realizes... Some secrets aren’t meant to be heard. And some minds aren’t meant to be read. But it's too late. She has already listened.

Seven centuries have passed since Lei Lian, the Martial God of the Liang Le Nation, was doomed by his own choice—demon cultivation. His reign, which once seemed indestructible, crumbled into chaos and despair, and soon, during a battle that had been sealed between the Clans as a means of putting an end to demon cultivation, Lei Lian was killed by his closest ally—the one he trusted most. Now, 700 years later, Lei Lian is reborn once more, this time accompanied by four young men whose destinies are inexplicably intertwined with his. Together, they begin a journey to delve into the supernatural world of cultivation, while facing demons, ghosts, and even ruthless gods. As they face unimaginable battles, the five discover things about their past that they never imagined.

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Hyorin had come to Paris to celebrate her best friend’s birthday, but the day had left her disheartened. Longing for solace, she asked her driver to stop by the Seine. As she sat alone, lost in thought, she noticed a man nearby—his voice soft as a melody, his presence almost unreal. When their eyes met, time seemed to slow. His delicate beauty and warm smile left her breathless, but before she could react, he disappeared into the night. Though their encounter was fleeting, it lingered in her heart. She returned to the same spot, hoping to see him again. But he never appeared. Was fate finished with them, or was this just the beginning?

In a world where every soul is born into the symphony of countless whispers—cryptic words from a primordial spirit.Those who decipher the whispers into a single whisper- a metaphor, gain extraordinary power, but at a cost. Faust, burdened with the elusive metaphor "Why", embarks on a perilous journey to uncover its purpose. As the line between power and insanity blurs, Faust must confront the echoes of his choices and the mysteries of a world bound by whispers.

In a ravaged world where monstrous creatures have brought humanity to the brink of extinction, a glimmer of hope emerges. The Awakened, individuals with the ability to harness energy from their souls and wield mysterious, ancient weapons, rise to defend their world. Ernal, a young boy who discovers a powerful sword in an unexpected place, joins the fight alongside other Awakened individuals. As they battle to reclaim their world, the Awakened face unimaginable horrors and discover the true depths of their powers. With every victory, hope flickers brighter, and humanity inches closer to reclaiming their rightful place. But the war is far from over. The monsters continue to evolve, and the Awakened must adapt to survive. Can Ernal and his allies overcome the impossible odds and rekindle the flame of humanity, or will the darkness consume them all?

"What a person fears most is becoming forgotten... and what is worse is that he turns into a monster who forgets his identity." This is the first thing I thought of when I came to this world. I am Morpheus in a world full of despair Follow my story as I try to survive and try to maintain my sanity

Faith. Belief. Devotion. Those were all Savannah knew and believed in since she was a little girl. Stray from the path of righteousness, and you were held with contempt... until you confessed. Sinning was by far the worst thing you could do. It was atrocious, vile, unbecoming, and disgraceful in the name of God. To feel was one thing. To act upon? Punishable. It only took one, though. With a name that should have made her question more than his dark hair and deep blue eyes; she was already submerged-driven down deep until the truth shattered everything she had once known. Truth became lies. Faith became doubt. Nothing seemed what it was. Not even the man she had fallen for. And Savannah had become stuck in the middle.

Whispers in the Night" is a thrilling romance novel that follows Ava as she uncovers the dark secrets of Raven's Peak, a mysterious town shrouded in mystery and danger, where love and loyalty are tested in the face of ancient supernatural forces.

Fourteen-year-old Kamitsu lives a quiet, secluded life in a cabin nestled on the slopes of Mount Fuji, under the care of his elderly guardian, Jiro. Sharing this solitude is Serpent, an emerald-scaled companion born on the same day as him, bound to his soul and destined for greatness. Kamitsu’s life, steeped in routine and shadowed by the legacy of his parents and an unspoken prophecy, is filled with an uneasy stillness. As he sets out on a familiar chore to gather herbs in the snow-dusted woods, the tranquility of his mountain world is disrupted. An ominous tension lingers in the air, a quiet yet undeniable shift that hints at the stirrings of forces beyond Kamitsu’s understanding. The mountain, as ancient and mysterious as the destiny Kamitsu carries, whispers of challenges that lie ahead.

Five years after a tragic incident, our protagonist is visited by an unexpected guest, one of His old friends, Liu Moon. Liu visits Him for His birthday that would take place in a week, at the end of a local fare and on the exact day of the tragic incident from five years ago. A story of guilt, healing, and suffering as our protagonist finds Himself reliving past traumas in an effort to move on.

Noah Carter is a 16-year-old with a past shrouded in mystery. After the sudden death of his parents when he was just a child, Noah’s life was altered forever. Raised by his grandmother in the sleepy town of Willow Creek, Noah has always felt like an outsider, his past a puzzle he can never quite piece together. The story begins when Noah stumbles upon a cryptic letter left by his late father, hidden in an old Bible at his grandmother’s house. The letter contains a mysterious message, “The hidden light is near. Trust in the Lord, and you will find it.” This discovery forces Noah to question everything he thought he knew about his family—and his father’s untimely death. What was his father involved in? And why had Noah been left with so many unanswered questions? As Noah digs deeper into his father’s past, he uncovers a map, a book filled with cryptic symbols, and a trail that leads him to a hidden temple buried beneath the town. The more he uncovers, the more he realizes that his father’s secrets are part of something much larger and far more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. When a strange figure warns Noah that he's on the wrong path and that he’s not ready for what’s coming, Noah is forced to reckon with the choices he’s made. The temple—what was his father protecting there? And why are others trying to stop him from uncovering the truth? As Noah races against time, pursued by mysterious forces and unsure who to trust, he discovers that he is no longer just searching for answers—he is at the heart of an ancient conflict that could alter the course of history. With each step closer to the truth, the danger grows, and Noah must decide whether to turn back or risk everything to uncover the legacy his father left behind. The Hidden Path is a thrilling, supernatural journey into secrets buried deep beneath the surface of a quiet town, where one boy’s quest for answers might just be the key to unlocking an age-old mystery—and unleashing something far more powerful than he ever imagined.

When Lena Carter returns to Black Hollow to settle her estranged grandmother’s estate, she expects dust, memories, and maybe a few ghosts of her past. What she doesn’t expect is the fog—thick, unnatural, and whispering her name. Her grandmother’s cryptic warning—“Don’t let the fog take you.”—becomes chillingly real when strange figures begin appearing in the mist. Shadows press against the windows, voices call to her from the darkness, and the once-familiar house warps into something sinister. Then she finds her grandmother’s journal, filled with frantic warnings about something in the fog—something that has waited for Lena to return. As the whispers grow louder and reality begins to unravel, Lena must uncover the truth about Black Hollow’s dark past before the fog takes her, too. Because once you answer the whispers, you belong to them.

Aisha Theresa Benson is just your regular tall, black, and chubby teenage girl. Growing up, she had always had a problem with herself, always wishing to change many things about herself but she could never confide in anyone about how she truly felt. They were always whispered wishes. That is until, she moves to a different city, where everything happens to be different from back home. She meets people just like her, people who understand her, and someone who looks at her as if she is the only woman in his world. Her whispered wishes are finally being heard.

ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER POSTER... Each week for few months now a new child has gone missing. The police have given up on trying to find them, with each officer that goes looking for them ending up missing as well. Ashe, Jess, and River, fed up with all of the rumours and excuses, decide to investigate all the disappearances, but the truth behind the disappearances was a lot more gruesome than they thought…

In a mythical realm, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, ancient beings and creatures of myth and legend dwelled, hidden from mortal eyes. Athena, a wise and fearless woman with unyielding ambition and a heart full of wonder, found herself bound to a man she despised. Yet, she couldn't resist the inexplicable pull he had over her, like a moth drawn to a flame. His piercing gaze, his chiseled features, and his formidable presence all seemed to whisper secrets in her ear, secrets that only she could hear. Kaden, a man of unyielding discipline and meticulous planning, never intended to marry. His life was a masterpiece of control and precision, with every detail carefully orchestrated. But fate had other plans, and he found himself wedded to a woman he disliked. However, her presence stirred something within him, threatening to upend his carefully constructed life. The way she moved with grace, the way her eyes sparkled with mischief, and the way her smile could light up the darkest of rooms all seemed to awaken a part of him that he thought was long dead. As they navigated their tumultuous relationship, the air was charged with an almost palpable tension. It was as if the very fabric of their world was waiting with bated breath for the spark that would ignite a passion that would change everything. The trees seemed to lean in, as if listening to their whispers. The wind seemed to carry the whispers of their ancestors, urging them to surrender to their desires. In this world of magic and wonder, where the boundaries between reality and myth blurred, Athena and Killian found themselves bound by a force stronger than hate or duty. They were bound by a force that would stop at nothing to claim their hearts, a force that would change the course of their lives forever. ____________________________________________________ "We forge a love that conquers oceans, for our hearts were inscribed in stone, sealed by fate, and whispered by the stars."

As June lay in the soft glow of the dimly lit room, Xavier Blackwood hovered above her, his striking green eyes ablaze with an intensity that both excited and terrified her. The air was thick with tension, and she felt as if she were teetering on the edge of something profound. “What made you think I wouldn’t kill my brother?” he asked, his voice low and filled with a dark promise. His fingers brushed her cheek, a contrast to the violence in his words. “Xavier...” she whispered. “I swore on the thing which is holy,” he continued, leaning closer, his breath hot against her skin. “If I saw his eyes on you again, I’ll claim you in his blood.” His gaze was unyielding, filled with a raw possessiveness that sent chills coursing through her. June’s heart raced, fear and desire swirling together in an intoxicating mix. She knew he meant every word. There was a dangerous edge to his affection, an obsession that made her pulse quicken. pressing her back into the sheets, his body a heavy weight above her. “You need to understand the depths of my commitment to you I'll kill anyone who dares to look at what's mine, even if it’s my own blood.” His lips captured hers in a fierce kiss, claiming her completely. in the intensity she could see the storm brewing in his eyes. his tone low and serious, “you are mine, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you.” With that, he closed the distance again, enveloping her in his warmth, igniting a fire that consumed her. She found herself surrendering to the darkness of his obsession, knowing that in his world, there was no escape.

Who am I? What is my place in this world? In the quiet city of Fukuoka, Japan, Kurashi Ito, a nihilistic 17-year-old high school boy, leads a solitary life in his bland apartment, finding solace in the depths of his solitude. Alone, he finds himself disconnected from those around him, struggling to grasp the idea of life and his place within it. One ordinary day, as he returns home from school, riding his worn-out bike through a stormy afternoon, his life takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon a forgotten cardboard box in his apartment, Kurashi discovers a book inscribed with the writings of his late father. Intrigued, he begins to read about a mysterious and long-lost clan to which he belongs. The revelations within the pages unveil the untold secrets of his extinct family. After unraveling this new-found knowledge, Kurashi sets out at midnight on a journey that transcends the boundaries of his comfort zone. Through his journey, Kurashi is faced not only with ruthless fights but also with the internal struggles of finding his true identity. "The Lost Whisper" is a captivating story of self-discovery, resilience, and philosophy. The unraveling of complexities in Kurashi's identity and the power that lies dormant within him.

At the tender age of five, Kingsley Alexander's life was irrevocably changed when she lost her parents in a tragic accident. Left in the care of her mother’s elder sister, Mrs. Carley, Kingsley and her younger brother were thrust into a world of uncertainty. Despite the emotional scars of her loss, Kingsley found solace in the unwavering love and support of her aunt, who worked tirelessly to provide a stable and nurturing environment for the siblings. Though they were far from wealthy, Mrs. Carley ensured that Kingsley and her brother never felt the sting of deprivation, instilling in them values of resilience and determination. For ten years, Kingsley lived a relatively peaceful life, shielded from the harsher realities of the world. But everything changed when she earned a scholarship to Greenmock Academy, an elite private high school known for its opulence and exclusivity. Greenmock was a world apart from anything Kingsley had ever known—a school where billionaire heirs and heiresses roamed the halls, their wealth and influence dictating the social hierarchy. Teachers bowed to their demands, and the rules seemed to bend for those with the deepest pockets. As a middle-class girl with no connections, Kingsley quickly found herself an outsider in this glittering yet cutthroat environment. Her scholarship, secured through the generosity of her boss—a renowned and influential woman who believed in Kingsley’s potential—was both a blessing and a curse. While it opened doors to unparalleled opportunities, it also made her a target for envy and ridicule. The students at Greenmock were ruthless, and Kingsley’s humble background made her an easy mark for their cruelty. Yet, amidst the challenges, she found an unexpected ally—and perhaps something more—in Raymond Wayne, the enigmatic and charismatic son of one of the school’s most powerful families. Raymond was unlike the others. He saw beyond Kingsley’s modest upbringing and recognized her strength, intelligence, and unwavering spirit. Their connection was immediate, a spark that neither could ignore. But their budding relationship was far from simple. Raymond’s world was one of privilege and expectation, and the pressures of his family’s legacy loomed large over their bond. As Kingsley navigated the treacherous waters of Greenmock, she was forced to confront not only the external challenges of fitting in but also the internal struggle of trusting someone who seemed so different from her. Now, as Kingsley stands at the crossroads of her journey, the question remains: Can she overcome the obstacles before her alone, or will Raymond prove to be more than just a fleeting presence in her life? Will their love withstand the weight of their differences, or will the pressures of their worlds tear them apart? And in the face of adversity, will Kingsley find the strength to rise above it all, or will she need Raymond by her side to survive the storm? Dive into Kingsley’s world of trials, triumphs, and heartache as she fights to carve out her place in a society that seems determined to keep her down. Will love be her salvation, or will she discover that her greatest strength lies within herself? ---

Whispers of Kanya is a supernatural horror thriller that follows the chilling journey of Praew, a high school student who becomes entangled in a dark, ancient curse after discovering a haunted doll named Kanya. Set in the eerie backdrop of a prestigious but decaying school, the story weaves together the horrors of the past and the present as Praew unravels a haunting mystery that could cost her more than just her sanity.

The People of Libertaria were said to be a freedom loving place until the boys stumbled on the fact that its a war torned place. Noticing this fact, they are now in a battle to survive, against all odds in the Continent of Libertaria

Captain Joe Bower, Berryville’s seasoned captain, starts receiving anonymous letters that hint at unsolved crimes from the past. The letters, meticulously detailed and eerily accurate, lead Joe on a twisted journey through a series of cold cases that have haunted their city and surrounding cities for years. The messages not only unveils a new piece of the puzzle but also exposes the dark underbelly of the city he thought he knew.

Its a story about Yamamoto Hiroshi, an 18 year-old depressed pessimistic boy living in Tokyo. Life was a but unfair to him but his fateful meeting with Matsumoto Hikari was the turning point of this pessimistic life.