When We Fall

“Betrayal isn’t a knife in the back. It’s the poison in the blood you never see coming.” Liang Chen was the prodigy of the Crimson Lotus Sect. He was loyal, gifted, and destined to rise. Until everything crumbled. Framed for the murder of the Grandmaster, betrayed by those he called family, he was condemned to death. And so, Liang died alone in a lotus pond, his soul cracked, crimson petals floating around his broken body. And then... the world rewound. Liang wakes up three centuries in the past, back when he was just an outer disciple, when he was weak, overlooked and forgotten. But this time, the world is different. There are quests, system prompts, even patch notes. A game-like structure overlays reality and Liang is the only one aware. Armed with knowledge of the future, Liang Chen must defy fate and ascend towards the heavens or risk being sentenced to the same fate as he was before. This time, he’ll burn the heavens before he lets history repeat itself.

Throughout the world, many young people dream of adventures spanning thousands of miles; however, after the sea swallowed the land, many people lost their hope and dreams. On a small boat in the middle of unknown waters, a boy awakens with no memory of who he is or why he is at sea.

Two boys. One body. A beginning that was never meant to be. In a quiet, rainy night, a baby basket is left on the sidewalk. Inside—two newborns, conjoined, unknown, abandoned by the world. Raised by a loving couple who gave them names, warmth, and dreams, they never questioned why the world felt... broken. Until the day everything changed. A ripple in time. A fracture in reality. A silent call from a place beyond logic. "When We Were One" is a psychological fantasy that dives deep into identity, love, and the mystery of parallel worlds. What would you do... if your soul was only half of a whole?

Encroached by the reality of death and haunted by his own fading life... Tunde, a small-time Lagos fraudster, is once again running— from debt, from danger, from himself. But this time, he's also running toward something: $10 million. A mother on the brink. A loan shark with a blade. A price on his head he can’t afford to pay. And then— into another world. A world bridled with war, magic, and monsters. Will he escape this time? Or will death finally catch him? May Einar’s notes reveal what is hidden.

Asif, a 2nd year high school student, who was the quiet type and unable to talk to girls had a sudden encounter with a 1st year student, Sara. With this sudden meet up , how will their high school life change?

In the celestial kingdom of Aetheris, Prince Lumiel Aetherion was born to be light — heir to a divine bloodline, son of a queen so radiant she was called the living goddess. But when betrayal shatters his family and a brutal secret turns father into tyrant, Lumiel’s loyalty is repaid in blood. Struck down and left for dead by those sworn to protect him, the Dawnstar rises again — reborn as the Undead Monarch, a prince of fallen wings and unholy power. His war will drown kingdoms. His vengeance will unearth every lie. But in a world where even light can corrupt, Lumiel must decide what’s worth saving: the realm that betrayed him, or the last flicker of his own fading soul

One minute she was crying herself to sleep—ignored, unseen, unwanted. The next, she was in the arms of a man who owned empires… and now, her. Lucien Vade doesn’t fall in love. He controls, commands, conquers. But something about the girl with the trembling voice and haunted eyes tears down the walls he’s spent years building. Only he’s not the only one watching her. And some monsters from the past don’t knock. They come armed.

Ore is the foundation of civilization and the main resource over which wars are fought, cities are built, and peoples perish. But its power is deadly dangerous. Ore dust, entering the body, causes slow crystallization of the organism — both inside and out. The disease is incurable, turning flesh into mineral and a person into an outcast.

When Petals Fall She was chaos. He was calm. And together, they bloomed—just long enough to wither. Ibtisam is the daughter of a powerful senator, heir to an empire, and prisoner of her own past. Addicted, guarded, and quietly unraveling beneath the weight of expectation, she’s mastered the art of smiling while drowning. Everyone sees the perfection. No one sees the cracks. Until him. Saal is everything Ibtisam never thought she deserved—gentle where the world was harsh, persistent where she pushed, and painfully human in a world built on performance. But behind his warmth lies a secret darker than her own. A terminal illness he hides, a truth he buries to shield the one he loves from more suffering. As the two fall into a love that feels like safety for the first time, they begin to build something real. Something raw. From secret movie nights to stolen kisses under Abuja’s gold-streaked skies, healing begins to grow between them. But healing isn’t linear. And time doesn’t always wait for the broken to become whole. When a tragic relapse collides with an unexpected goodbye, Ibtisam and Saal’s world begins to crumble. The petals that bloomed so beautifully begin to fall—softly, cruelly, and far too soon. When Petals Fall is a slow-burn love story about broken people learning to choose life, even when it hurts. A tale of healing, faith, and the kind of love that leaves a mark long after the last page.

“Where was Tuedon Akenzua when my people needed him?” Those were the bitter words spoken by the same man who, though it was beyond his control, unleashed a power that wiped out his entire village. Now branded a monster, Akenzua is hunted by the Madarikans, local enforcers sworn to protect humanity. Forced into hiding, he is eventually cornered into joining one of the divine families, those who would kill him instantly if they knew the truth. In a world plagued by Fallen creatures, Akenzua’s battle isn’t just against monsters. He’s fighting against his true nature. To survive, he must keep his power and the terrifying secret behind it, hidden from the very people he now fights beside.

The heartbreaking and eerie story of Amara, who was abandoned at birth, subjected to terrible treatment as a child, and deceived by those who had once pledged her love, is told in When Rain Falls Twice. A dead kid, strained relationships, and almost fatal abuse are just a few of the tragedies she faces as an orphan left by fate and wounded by men. The layers of a life that defies total submission to darkness are revealed in each chapter. From selling okpa to starting a bakery from scratch, from the backstreets of Nsukka to the busy streets of Lagos, Amara's tale exemplifies survival, unadulterated fortitude, and the agonizing rebirth that only tragedy can offer. This is more than simply a book; it's a silent reminder that the sun will still rise above the clouds even after two rainstorms.

Not every start of a love story makes sense... But, to be having a boyfriend when just the other day you were straight? How was that fair? While Aiden was busy drowning his sorrows away, Philip wanted to break out of the norms. What was supposed to be a one night stand felt like the first night to forever. Was that love at first lust? "It's not perfect but, it's worth your curiosity I promise!" A love from deception can it ever prevail?

They were warriors born of starlight and storm—seven champions who rose against godlike invaders in a battle that shook the earth and cracked the heavens. But in their final stand, their power grew beyond imagination. Together, their energy scorched mountains, turned oceans to steam, and split the skies with molten rage. They won the war... But lost the world they swore to protect. Cursed with immortality and blessed with terrifying, earth-shaking power, they became walking cataclysms. Just their presence could melt the ground beneath their feet and ignite cities with a single breath. To prevent another apocalypse, they made a solemn pact: > “We will seal away our powers and vanish across the ages. For 5,000 years, we will walk alone—until the world is ready... or we are forgotten.” They scattered across the globe, living countless lives through empires, eras, and extinctions. But the price of their exile was heavy—the very echo of their unleashed power left scars on the world: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions—the lingering aftermath of gods who dared to exist. Now, in the 21st century, the seal is broken. A pulse of celestial energy escapes into the modern world—possessing storms, toppling cities, awakening memories. As chaos returns, the immortals begin to remember. Their exile is ending. The world teeters on the edge of ruin, and the only hope may lie in their reunion. But with every step they take back toward each other, the balance frays further. They must reclaim their power... But the question remains: > Will they save the world? Or finish what they started and end it?

When Kimberly Romero Virelli returns from abroad to finish her final three years of college school, the last thing she wants is drama. But with a broken family legacy trailing behind her, the whispers are impossible to escape. She’s the daughter of Dante Romero - the man who shattered two households and no amount of academic excellence or self-control can protect her from the mess she was born into. Then she meets him. Castillo Landon — cold, arrogant, untouchable. Their first encounter is brutal: public humiliation, and an instant, mutual loathing that burns hotter than either of them is ready for. Kim thinks he’s just another cocky guy with a God complex. Castillo thinks she’s a spoiled princess looking for attention. They’re both wrong. As rivalry turns into tension and tension twists into something neither of them can name, Kim finds herself caught between old feelings for her ex, Kalix, the quiet admiration of her friend Lorenzo, and the one boy she swore she’d never even look at twice. But Castillo is not just cold, he’s guarded. And the closer Kim gets, the more she uncovers the cracks beneath his silence. When that one tragedy occurs: Being Betrothed To Her Ex!! Does she fight the pull between them? Or let herself fall for the one boy who was never meant to matter?

Haruki Tsukishiro "He never wanted to shine… only to be seen." A 14-year-old boy with soft features, messy white hair, and distant eyes that carry the weight of loneliness. Haruki Tsukishiro is an introvert, an outcast — a boy who hides in silence, not because he wants to, but because he’s afraid his voice won’t matter. Haunted by a past he doesn’t talk about and scarred by a present that keeps pushing him down, Haruki only wishes for one thing: a peaceful high school life… and maybe, just one person who’ll stay by his side. But when betrayal strikes where he least expects it, Haruki's quiet world begins to crumble — forcing him to face the very pain he tried to avoid.

The aftermath of the 5th saibia war--ruins from the war still holds in the world,with seven great nation and which...the United nation of fire suffered more crisis from the war, goofy gogjen with the guidance of his sister rise through the ranks,he went from a goofy average Royal teenager,to his imperial clan's child of destiny. He faced a lot of obstacle,considered the weakest child of destiny of any top clan,he had to work hard on himself,he then realized the disturbing truth of his preduccessors at the age of 17,it became his obligation to redeem his clan.... Tian Gogjen a name sealed in the apex level after 22 years of training... He became a god

Evangeline “Eva” Claire Lioré was once a brilliant, overworked woman from a cold, futuristic world. When exhaustion finally claimed her, she didn’t expect to wake up as a baby in the arms of luxury—a second chance in a modern world where time moved slower, kisses came warmer, and desire wore velvet gloves.

— A destiny shattered. A soul reborn. Zephyr is a young man chasing a simple dream — wealth, freedom, and an easy life far from the expectations of family and society. But when the skies shatter and reality itself begins to collapse, his ordinary world is ripped apart in an instant. Crushed beneath the weight of chaos — and the loss of his left arm — Zephyr is swallowed by a cosmic rift that defies time and space. He awakens in a realm unknown to mankind, a place where power governs all, and weakness means death. As he faces terrifying trials and encounters powerful beings beyond imagination, the carefree boy who once joked about fortune begins to fade. What rises in his place is something else entirely — colder, sharper, unrelenting. To survive, Zephyr must abandon the remnants of his past self… To rule, he must become the storm.

When Adelaide Sage loses everything that mattered she must find a way to rebuild and rediscover herself.

Chester Vegner is the best soldier the BIC has, wakes up falling, plummeting through the sky of a planet no one even knew existed. A few seconds later, he’s crashing into a world teeming with bizarre, semi-humanoid creatures and medieval lunacy. Will he forge unlikely friendships, conquer adversity through the power of camaraderie, and help those in need? Hell no. He’ll survive. He’ll manipulate. And if he has to, he’ll weaponize every freakish thing that crawls on this cursed land. With only a bloodthirsty, sarcastic, and disturbingly curious AI named Mag as his unwanted sidekick, Chester is going to do whatever it takes to get back home. Mag, on the other hand, is just in it for the body count... strictly for research purposes, of course. If you're looking for a hero, you've opened the wrong novel. Chester doesn't do “good” unless there's a guarantee he'll be paid or feared, for it. Even this far from home, he's still chasing revenge. And he won’t stop. Because the only thing keeping him going is one burning truth: If they took away his light, he’ll become their darkness. Even if there’s no one left to see it. What can you expect from this novel? - A detailed narrative - A well-founded story - A fantasy universe on realistic foundations - A touch of sci-fi wrapped in a fantasy cloak

Derik Halvorsen was born brilliant—and broken. Raised in silence by a violent ex-military father in rural Montana, Derik never cried, never connected, never forgot. By sixteen, he could dismantle any system, crack any server, and understand evil better than any therapist who ever tried to study him. And then one night… he made his first move. When his father dies under mysterious—but eerily clean—circumstances, the police rule it an accident. Derik disappears. No leads. No trace. Just one new ghost in the system. But Derik didn’t run. He evolved. Armed with a list of names—abusers, traffickers, corrupt prosecutors—he begins executing brutal, calculated murders that look like suicides, accidents, or divine punishment. Every kill is a message. Every detail, a signature. He doesn’t murder for revenge. He murders for balance. As federal agents begin to catch on, whispers spread in the underworld—someone is out there correcting the justice system’s mistakes. A living algorithm. A myth. A nightmare. But Derik isn’t hiding anymore. He’s building something. And the deeper he goes, the more powerful enemies take notice—some who don’t want to stop him… and others who want to use him. Because sometimes, the only thing worse than a broken system is the man who learns how to perfectly destroy it. ⸻ Themes • Morality vs justice • Systemic failure • Psychological trauma • The mind of a killer • Cold logic vs emotional chaos

After a war that ended the world, Wild lives only to survive—until he meets Lina. Two lonely souls in a world of silence and death. But when one of them is bitten, they have ten days left before turning into a monster. In those days, they discover fear, warmth… and a love that makes even the end worth living.

Bercerita tentang seorang pria yang bernama Hiro Tsugumi yang bersekolah di SMA 1 Okinawa,dan itu adalah tahun pertamanya,disana ia bersekolah sebagai murid yang selalu dingin dan tidak bersemangat dalam hal apapun namun dalam beberapa hal ia cukup bisa diandalkan dan, sebelumnya ia dikenal sebagai murid yang teladan, pintar dan ceria, namun seketika berubah tepat dirinya masuk SMA, perubahan tersebut dikarenakan oleh masa lalunya,namun di tengah hidupnya yang seperti itu, dia bertemu perempuan misterius yang selalu mengikutinya setiap hari setiap pulang sekolah, dan ia sebenarnya sudah mengetahuinya namun membiarkannya dan hanya menganggapnya sebagai orang yang pulang satu arah saja, hanya saja ia mengikutinya hingga ia sampai apartemennya. Di suatu hari ia pun mulai muak dengan perempuan yang selalu mengikutinya dan pada akhirnya ia menjebaknya dan menangkap perempuan tersebut, dan mulai menanyakan hal hal pada perempuan tersebut, kemudian mulai terbongkar semuanya mulai dari alasan si perempuan mengikutinya dan siapa si perempuan tersebut.

Takara Minami has always been a burst of light in the darkest rooms—talkative, expressive, and stubbornly hopeful even after losing nearly everything. When he transfers to a prestigious high school and moves into the dorms, he’s forced to share a room with the last kind of person he can understand: Kayo Tsukishiro. Quiet. Reclusive. Precise. A boy with headphones always on and eyes that never quite meet his. At first, they clash. Loud meets quiet. Chaos meets control. But over late-night arguments, silent dinners, and the fragile intimacy of shared space, something begins to grow—something that looks a lot like friendship. Maybe even more. As their lives intertwine and they move through school, loss, distance, and first heartbreaks, Takara and Kayo learn that love isn’t just the fire between opposites—it’s the slow burn of choosing someone again and again, even when it’s hard. Even when it means letting go. Years later, fate brings them back together—older, bruised, changed. Living across the hall from each other in a Tokyo apartment building, they’re faced with the echoes of what was and the question that never really died: Can you still fall in love with the person who once broke your heart—if they’ve become someone new? A coming-of-age, slow-burn boy’s love story about grief, healing, and the long road to choosing love with your whole self. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com”