Nathan Drake Notebook

[Avertissement : R18+] Quand la Haine se transforme en Amour... et la Vengeance en Passion... Va-t-il choisir de recommencer avec elle ? ======= L'âme de Floconphantôme s'est séparée de son corps après s'être suicidée devant son ennemi, Nathan Sparks, le Chef Suprême de la Mafia de Syphiruz. Elle se réveilla seulement pour découvrir que son corps (qui était dans un état de coma) était retenu captif par Nathan ‘le Diable !’, qui tentait de prolonger sa vie. Et quel était son motif ? La tuer de sa propre main et la torturer à mort ! Nathan éprouve un profond ressentiment envers Floconphantôme car elle a assassiné la personne la plus précieuse de sa vie. Il voulait sa revanche ! Et les choses sont devenues encore plus excitantes lorsqu'une créature magique apparut devant l'âme de Fantôme, lui donnant une mission ridicule en échange de la récupération de son corps. « Fais-le tomber amoureux de toi en 100 jours ! » dit la créature volante, pointant ses petites pattes vers Nathan qui se tenait sans expression à côté de son lit de malade. Avec des yeux ronds, Floconphantôme fit une tête ‘tu-plaisantes-j’espère’ à la créature volante. Pas question ! C'était une mission impossible ! Ce type la haïssait tant. Comment allait-elle faire ??! ****** Extrait : Nathan la saisit par le cou. « Ne joue pas de tours avec moi, Floconphantôme. » La voix froide de Nathan résonnait dans la pièce, ses yeux brûlant de rage. Mais Floconphantôme se contenta de lui sourire narquoisement, appuyant ses mains contre son torse, ses doigts le narguant. « Tu ne peux pas me tuer, Nate. Admets-le simplement. Tu es déjà tombé pour moi. » D'un mouvement rapide, Floconphantôme tira sur sa chemise, réduisant l'espace entre eux alors qu'elle écrasait ses lèvres contre les siennes. Étonnamment, Nathan se retrouva à répondre à son baiser. Il avait perdu ! Il ne pouvait pas lui résister. ===== Je possède la couverture du livre (=";"=) Artiste : Bea Cortez Rejoignez le serveur de l'Auteur pour obtenir des mises à jour et des annonces sur le livre. Lien Discord : https://discord.gg/WymeFaeQe

In a universe where starships rule supreme and galactic empires clash for dominance, Kallus, a visionary gamer and strategist, finds himself thrust into an extraordinary reality. Awakened aboard the [Obliterator-Class Star Dreadnought], a vessel born from his own imagination but perfected by a Supreme Being, Kallus must rise to command a fleet that could shape the fate of the cosmos. With a ship forged from mythical adamantium and [mithril alloys], powered by a [Transcendent Dark Matter Engine], and armed with weapons capable of annihilating entire fleets, the Obliterator is more than a warship—it’s a legend incarnate. But Kallus is not alone. Alongside him is the Red Empress, an advanced AI infused with a power of creation and knowledge itself, guiding him with missions that unlock untold power and potential.

 “I reject you, Jacqueline! You are not worthy to be my mate and the Luna of this Pack!” Alpha Gabby shouted at me. “But I never did…” I tried, but he stopped me halfway. “One more word from you, and I will have your tongue cut off!” Gabby said angrily. I have been rejected. _ _ _ _ _ _  Gabby and Jacqueline were the sweetest couples of their time. After they met during a one-night stand, they fell in love and eventually became mates. Gabby was an Alpha, making Jacqueline a Luna. But their relationship suffers a collision when Gabby is manipulated by his friends and family. He rejects Jacqueline, but he never falls out of love with her. The same applies to Jacqueline. Jacqueline is tormented after this incident, but she eventually comes across Nathan, a kind Alpha. She finds out she is pregnant with Gabby's child, but Nathan chooses to take care of her and her unborn baby. Eventually, Gabby wants Jacqueline back, but Nathan wants her to stay with him. Both Alphas are ready to be at loggerheads to have Jacqueline. What will be her choice? What will be the aftermath of her choice?

"I turned into a young dragon and was captured and raised by an Evil Dragon. As we spent more time together, I noticed that the way the Evil Dragon looked at me started to become increasingly odd. It seemed... he was raising me as if I were his wife!" Princess Lucia, transformed into a young dragon, wrote down her discovery with trembling hands in her notebook. —————— Recently, the Evil Dragon Lance had a particular obsession, hoping to get the young dragon he picked up to call him "Daddy."

The C.I.A gains intel that there is a project White Room, and one of their successors is attending ANHS. Lloyd is sent to reveal and gauge the White room master piece to uncover the dark truth of the White Room experiment.

Axel Drake nyaris tewas ketika pesawatnya jatuh, terdampar di sebuah pulau tak dikenal. Ia tidak sendirian—Nova Sinclair, seorang pengacara dengan lidah tajam, juga terjebak bersamanya. Pulau itu tampak seperti surga di awal, tetapi ada sesuatu yang terasa… salah. Ada simbol-simbol aneh terukir di pepohonan. Jejak kaki di pasir yang bukan milik mereka. Dan kemudian, satu per satu, orang-orang mulai menghilang. Saat Axel dan Nova menemukan bunker tersembunyi di bawah tanah, mereka mengungkap sesuatu yang mengerikan—bukti eksperimen yang telah ditinggalkan. Namun, apa pun yang dulu ada di sini… belum benar-benar mati. Ia masih ada. Dan ia sedang mengawasi mereka. Sekarang, bertahan hidup bukan satu-satunya tantangan. Mereka harus mencari cara untuk melarikan diri sebelum mereka menjadi bagian dari rahasia kelam pulau ini.

"Clockwork Nocturne" follows Nathan Everhart, a man living in a world on the brink of extinction due to a vampire invasion. With the help of a mysterious machine and a magical coin, Nathan embarks on a journey through time to alter the past and prevent humanity’s downfall. Along the way, he encounters various allies who aid him, but he also faces an ever-deepening darkness. As the world's destruction looms closer, Nathan must make a crucial decision to save the future.

After the Kingdom of Runalond united the world 500 years ago, its signature Rune Art became a part of citizens’ everyday lives. No matter one's identity or status, all children at the age of 16 are granted the right to study at a Rune Art Academy in order to secure a place in society. However, one region is an exception. Lostburg, inhabited by outcasts, scoundrels, and rejects, is a large town completely abandoned by any form of law and support from the kingdom. Though poor and uneducated, it remains a relatively comfortable place to live... if you know how. Nathan Modernson, a young boy born and raised in Lostburg, has never met his mother and lives a humble life alongside his rogue father. With his wits of speech and mindfulness of the environment, he believes nobody knew how to live freely and happily in Lostburg more than him. Just when Nathan thinks this is as far as his life goes, one ordinary day, his father suddenly asks him a simple yet peculiar question. Nathan’s seemingly careless response, changed him, and possibly the entire world, forever.

Humans finally did it. They finally discovered Space teleportation technology! With space portals, transportation and space exploration became easier. It was finally the time when things were looking up for humanity. Until the gates to the Abyss were opened! Powerful beasts came into our world causing mass destruction and terrifying causalities. All seemed to be lost, but that was when the first mages were born. These were humans that could summon terrifying powers and control the elements. … Drake had been living his life as a regular human; a non-mage. However, even though he was a non-mage he had mastered every weapon. All of a sudden was attacked by a terrifying pain that made him think he was going to die. There was a crack in the seal! “You are a Mage!” He was shocked when he finally confirmed this statement. ... Name: Black Drake Affinity: Cosmic Energy Skills: Libra constellation Ability’s: Eye of Order: Disperse, Invert order, All equal before order Virgo constellation Ability’s: Stamina x10, Master of all Elements. Elements controlled: Barrier Energy, Mental energy, Healing energy, Radiant moon energy, Earth energy, Gravity Energy… Aquarius constellation Ability’s: Cosmic armor (Every attack received is like a drop of water disappearing into the sea of stars) Sagittarius constellation Ability: Accuracy (always hits target) Taurus constellation Ability: Rage (Attack Power x10) More… ... Drake steps into the world of mages, with all kinds of powers. Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons, Magical beasts, Demons, Abyss Devils and more he will encounter them all. Drake must master his cosmic power and awaken his abilities to protect all that is dear to him together with his friends in this new world.

Trapped in a factory that breathes like a living nightmare, Nathan unravels a truth darker than fear itself. The shadows whisper his name, twisting memories of his parents into haunting illusions. You were always meant to return. The walls pulse, the air hums with unseen terror. Something ancient is waiting, watching. But Nathan isn’t here to be consumed—he’s here to end it. As the whispers rise to a deafening crescendo, one question remains: Will he escape, or become part of the horror?

Most young girls have their crush, which they tell their best friend about incessantly. Selena belongs to this group of teenage girls, and for more than a year she has been sighing for the handsome Felix, who is the school's basketball star. Unfortunately, this charismatic 18-year-old is the dream of every teenage girl attending this high school, so Selena's strong infatuation is only poured over the pages of a notebook. The 16-year-old would never dare say a word to him, and would still be sighing in secret if it weren't for her friend's crazy idea. By a strange coincidence, a notebook with a story about Selena and Felix lands in his backpack, and this heralds the beginning of their dangerous relationship. A teenage girl who thought he was the prince of her dreams becomes trapped in his ill love. She doesn't know what the obsession is until one day she hears a disturbing phrase from his lips: “If I can't have you, no one will have you.”

Have you ever imagined what would happen if you died, but some powerful being decided to reincarnate you and offer you the freedom to choose any world and powers you wanted? What would you choose, to be reborn in a sci-fi world with your own ship to explore the stars, to become a god in a godless world, to be reincarnated surrounded by hot girls, to become the most powerful person? All good choices but not the choices I made. My name is Jackson. I was chosen by one of the Primordials, Brakos, the Primordial Spirit of Time, Stories, and Knowledge, and given this exact choice. We talked, and he offered me any world and powers. I gave him my views and wants for my new life, and one was that I wanted to become powerful, but I wanted to work for it, or else I felt I wouldn't deserve it. Brakos agreed and we started to plan. As I don't like to waste opportunities I did ask for 3 powers. 1: to be reborn with a system-like ability stored inside of 3 books. 2: to be given the power to converse with Spirits forge contracts with them and ask them for help. 3: to be given the power to create a new race of my own creation and become one of them. Brakos liked my plan and selected a very special world. The first world to ever exist. Primus is the world of the Primordials and Primogneitors. Follow me through my adventures as I make friends, run from my village being destroyed, fall in love, take over a school, dismantle criminal organizations, destroy an entire kingdom, fight against the gods and establish a home for myself and my new race, the Dragonians. _____________ Additional tags: BL, Supernatural, High IQ, Werewolf, Academy, Kingdom Building, the strong acting weak, Evolution, Mystery, Non-Human _____________ Not a harem or romance novel. Will be a BL eventually but will not be the focus of the story. Just want to build up the world right now. I'm not an experienced writer, this is my first time writing something longer than a 3-page story from high school. Please excuse any mistakes or spelling errors, and feel free to correct me in the comments. I’d really appreciate any feedback on how the story is going. Also, I might take a few days' breaks now and then due to work or personal reasons, so if a new chapter doesn't come out for a few days, don't worry! _____________ I will also post this story on RoyalRoad if you prefer that website. I also have a Patreon with early access to chapters. please have a look. patreon.com/Drake_Flame11 I have a discord too, take a look https://discord.gg/magrW74Wvx _____________ The story updates 3 times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:15 AM (GMT-5) Currently taking a break from uploading. uploads will resume on March 24th

Nathan no anhelaba un destino sublime, simplemente huir de una vida cotidiana. Sin embargo, cuando un antiguo reloj se agarra a su muñeca, su universo se derrumba. Ahora, encerrado en una realidad en la que las leyes del tiempo y el espacio fluctúan, Nathan tiene que lidiar con retos inalcanzables para sobrevivir. Dirigido por Skizo, un cuidador enigmático y sarcástico, se da cuenta de que cada segundo es crucial, de manera literal. Con una línea temporal marcando el término de su vida, Nathan se adentrará en escenarios desconocidos, donde los mitos y las pesadillas adquieren vida. No obstante, el reloj no solo cuantifica el tiempo; también requiere sacrificios. Cada elección, cada batalla, lo aproxima más al desastre, mientras su físico y mental son impulsados hacia el límite. Su deseo; deshacerse del NecroRuna.

Ever since the appearance of the Tower of Genesis twenty years ago, children's dreams began to change. Becoming a Hunter became the most popular aspiration. The same was true for Nathan Cole. When the Tower first appeared, Nathan was only five years old. Now he was an adult—but unfortunately, the Tower had yet to summon him. The Awakening he longed for never came. Until one day, he was suddenly summoned into the Tower. He was overjoyed—but the happiness didn’t last long. Nathan had been summoned… because of a bug.

Nathan West has it all—wealth, power, and a legacy waiting for him. But when he meets Scarlett Madison, a sharp-tongued, ambitious woman from a working-class family, his carefully crafted life begins to unravel. Against all odds, they fall in love, defying his father’s wishes and building a life together in the face of poverty and adversity. Their happiness is short-lived when Scarlett is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and secrets about Nathan’s family come to light. An illegitimate heir, Alex, emerges, threatening to claim the West fortune, while hidden truths about Scarlett’s own past begin to surface. As Nathan and Scarlett navigate betrayal, family rivalries, and their own personal struggles, they uncover a web of lies spun by political enemies and long-buried secrets that could destroy them. With love as their anchor and courage as their weapon, they face impossible odds to expose the truth and reclaim their future. But when life itself hangs by a thread, will their bond be enough to overcome the ultimate test?

Simple lang naman ang gusto ni Vivian sa buhay-pamunuan ang organisasyong itinayo ng tatay niya. Pero isang araw, biglang nagbago ang lahat. Ikaw ba naman utusan ng gangster mong ama na bumalik sa eskwela! Ngayon, sa edad na 30, kailangan niyang mag-enroll ulit bilang senior high school student para daw ma-experience ang youth and romance bago niya tuluyang mamana ang leadership ng grupo nila. Pero paano nga ba siya makikihalo sa mundo ng mga mas bata sa kanya? Sanay siya sa negosasyon, barilan, at pagtakas sa mga kalaban-hindi sa group projects, prom, at school festivals. Para sa kanya, ito na yata ang pinaka-challenging na mission sa buong buhay niya. At habang pilit niyang nag-a-adjust, may isa pang problema-ang kanyang mga kaklase. Yung iba, parang may tinatagong lihim, habang yung iba naman, mas mukhang delikado pa kaysa sa mga kriminal na nakalaban niya noon. Samahan si Vivian sa kanyang kakaibang adventure bilang isang SHS student, gang leader, at kaibigan. Upload day is Saturday - 7pm

Alpha Derrick's long life plan was to kill that traitor that destroyed his family as well as everyone in his lineage for revenge. But he couldn't. Not when that blue eyed boy made his heart race faster than it ever could. Not when his hands refused to stay off his body. Not when he wants him constantly beneath him, moaning his name. But what can he do when that blue-eyed boy is that traitors only son? ************ “You're a monster,” Nathan spat, his eyes blazing with hatred as he took a step back. Derrick's smile was cold and calculated as he moved forward step by step until Nathan was finally trapped between himself and the wall with nowhere to run. He could hear Nathan's heartbeat skyrocket in his chest, and his smile widened. “Oh, is that so?” he drawled. “But you sure as hell didn't think so when you were screaming my name, did you?” Derrick's hands slid down Nathan's chest, his fingers tracing the curves of his body. He could feel him react and shiver to his touch. Nathan's eyes flashed with anger, but Derrick could see the desire burning beneath. His lips brushed against Nathan's ear, his breath hot and sensual. Nathan moaned involuntarily, but Derrick heard it and his smile grew wider. “There, just like that,” Derrick whispered, his voice low and husky. “Let me hear you scream out the name of the man you hate.”

I am Suzuki Yuuto, and you probably won’t remember my name. I prefer it that way. I’d rather observe than be noticed. This notebook is where I record the little things in life—the things most people overlook. You might find it boring, but to me, it’s an entire world.

Captain Reins Drake, a witty seafarer under the command of the ruthless Commodore Harring, discovers human cargo hidden aboard his ship. Choosing morality over obedience, he frees the captives—but is betrayed, branded a pirate, and imprisoned. In the depths of despair, Reins finds unlikely hope in Njord, a massive former captive whose crew launches a daring rescue. Together they escape, and Reins reclaims his sword and his freedom. Offered the chance to lead a new crew, Reins embraces his true calling—not as a servant of a trading company, but as a free man and captain of his own destiny.

Where magic and technology collide, only the strongest will survive. Nathan, a regular high schooler was killed on his way home from school when he stopped to take shelter from the rain. But that wasn't the end of his story as he was reincarnated into the world of his favourite novel. The catch? He was reincarnated as the final villain. The main boss of the novel, Nathaniel Hunt. Now join Nathan in his bid to survive this crazed war torn world.

The Billionaire’s Fate Christiana Miller has spent her life fighting to survive. With a sick mother and a younger sister depending on her, she juggles work and school, sacrificing her own dreams for her family. When she finally lands a promising job, she’s blindsided to discover her new boss is Nathan Carter, the charming, carefree boy she once knew in college, now a ruthless CEO who barely acknowledges their past. Nathan has changed. Cold, demanding, and emotionally distant, he treats Christy like any other employee, harshly and without exception. Determined to keep her job, she endures his impossible standards, but beneath his icy exterior, she glimpses the man he used to be. As tension turns to something deeper, neither can ignore the growing connection between them. But Christy’s past refuses to stay buried. Her manipulative ex-boyfriend won’t let her go, her mother’s health is declining, and mysterious threats begin to surface. Meanwhile, Nathan faces mounting pressure from his father to marry and secure his company’s future. Desperate to take control of their lives, they strike an unconventional deal, a marriage contract that changes everything. With hidden enemies closing in and emotions running high, their fragile arrangement is tested in ways they never expected. Can love find a way through the chaos, or will their pasts destroy their chance at a future? A gripping romance of passion, redemption, and second chances, The Billionaire’s Fate will leave you breathless until the final page.

To achieve a miserable life, bad luck was but one of many factors through Nathan’s fall from grace. To some, it takes one moment of enlightenment to realize the errors of their ways, and he was no exception to the rule, if only the realization had arrived sooner. What Nathan hadn’t expected was that following his enlightenment wasn’t death, nor was it the fabled afterlife, but an incomprehensible leap back in time. Not only did he regress, but it was also back to the point where he was at his lowest—the point where he’d anticipated that straw to break the camel’s back…

I thought I’d left the whispers behind, but they followed me. Three years after Nathan shattered my heart, I was finally rebuilding my life. Then the whispers came back—soft at first, then louder, more insistent. They know my name, my fears, my deepest secrets. Shadows move when I least expect it. My phone rings with no one on the other end. Is it Nathan’s ghost haunting me? A stalker obsessed with my pain? Or something darker, something I can’t even imagine? The whispers are driving me to the brink, and I have to find out the truth before I lose everything. Will you dare to listen with me? Step into Whispers of My Fourth Lover and uncover the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

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Sophie Monroe, a renowned model from New York, had her world turned upside down after falling into a deceptive romance with her agency's CEO, Nathan Davies. In an act of love, she selflessly steps down from her throne, giving her rival, Amber Moon, a chance to shine. Her decision comes at a cost, leading to her being blacklisted from one of the Top 3 agencies, Star King Entertainment. Three years later, Sophie and Nathan's wedding plans unravel when she discovers Nathan's affair with Amber, who is now pregnant with his child. Heartbroken and betrayed, Sophie finds herself at the marriage court alone, left in the lurch by Nathan who uses Amber's injury as an excuse to postpone their wedding. The same day, Noah Kingsley, the CEO of Collider Scope Entertainment, also finds himself abandoned by his partner at the altar. In an unexpected twist, Sophie and Noah, two strangers bound by a common circumstance, decide to marry each other. Release Schedule: I plan to release 3-5 chapters per week, typically at 6 AM Eastern Standard Time (USA) and 11 AM Greenwich Mean Time (UK). But sometimes I will upload 2 chapters a day, for that the second time will have a 12 hours difference from the given time. Each chapter's length will range from 200 to 1500 words, depending on how much I can write. Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy this series!

In the frozen apocalypse, the survival of humanity faces unprecedented threats and challenges! In his past life, Nathan was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend, dying with deep regret! Returning before the apocalypse, he vowed to avenge his past life and carve his way through the end of the world! With the ability to see hidden hints and spatial powers, he frantically stockpiled supplies and built an SSS-grade shelter! When the apocalypse broke out, he lived a carefree and luxurious life! Those who tried to deceive or harm him? They all paid the price! Extreme weather, natural disasters, and monstrous beasts? He wasn’t afraid of any of it! In the near future, he carved his way through the apocalypse and became the god of the entire world!

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ends. Final Line: "Every man thinks he's the hero of his own story… until he becomes the villain in someone else’s."

In a world where your class defines your entire future, your job, your status, even your worth! Sixteen-year-old Nathan has always been at the bottom. Orphaned, bullied, and still classless long after everyone else his age unlocked their abilities, he's the town's favorite punching bag. But after a brutal attack leaves him on the brink of death, something inside him breaks loose and he unlocks the forbidden class, Necromancer. Knowing necromancers are hunted or worse, Nathan makes a risky choice: pretend to be a healer. Using a strange mix of Light and Dark magic, he pulls off impossible miracles, and saving lives. People start calling him a prodigy, but not everyone buys the act—there's something about his magic that just feels off. With dangerous monsters stirring, meddling gods watching from the shadows, and a system that doesn't take kindly to rule-breakers, Nathan has to tread carefully. Can he survive in a world where what you are matters more than who you are? Or will he be forced to embrace the darkness he's trying so hard to hide? One thing’s for sure, there’s no going back now.

What does it mean to be a chosen hero. What does it mean to be a savior by making and not by choice. Why do I have to be the sacrificial lamb why should I be the one to save the nine realms. A question I couldn't find a real answer to.