Riding On The Edge Of Annihilation

Matthew didn’t wake up as he later thought—he simply found himself in the strange White Temple. Alongside four hundred others, he must descend into the vast underground, where trials and quests await. Skills, magic weapons, inhuman traits, and power itself are the currency of survival. But these rewards are limited, and not everyone will make it. Matthew, trapped with strangers who may be allies or rivals, must find a way to bring them together—while competing for the very strength that may decide their fate and warp their very beings. How far will you go? What lies will you tell yourself? And who are you beneath the facade, just beyond the edge of sight?

Ethan Miller never expected to become a hero. A single father trying to rebuild his life after betrayal and heartbreak, Ethan is focused on raising his daughters and finding stability in the quiet of the mountains. But when fate throws him into the path of Samantha Harrington and her elegant aunt, Lady Victoria, everything changes. Samantha is used to a life of privilege, but even her charmed world can't protect her from danger. When a harrowing accident thrusts her and Victoria into Ethan's orbit, their lives intertwine in ways none of them could have predicted. Set in the enchanting backdrop of Silver Ridge, Book 1 of Rough Edges weaves a tale of second chances, unexpected connections, and the struggles of bridging vastly different worlds. As Ethan grapples with his past and Samantha confronts her own vulnerabilities, sparks fly, secrets unfold, and emotions run high. Will the rough edges of their lives smooth into something beautiful, or will the weight of their differences pull them apart? This is a story about love, redemption, and the courage to embrace life's imperfections-because sometimes, the most remarkable bonds are forged where the edges aren't perfect.

In a world of warring sects and ancient secrets, Lin Wufeng—a swordsman fractured by six warring souls within him—becomes the unlikely key to a legendary manual that could unravel the martial world. Haunted by personalities ranging from a bloodthirsty killer to a childlike innocent, Lin must navigate treacherous alliances with the Celestial Strategy Pavilion, Netherworld Sect, and other factions while battling his own mind. Each personality holds a fragment of his tragic past...and a deadly skill that could save or doom them all.

Crime

Edge of the Frozen Dawn - Volume 1: A New Life Veil awakens alone, lost in a snow-covered forest, with no memory of his past. As he struggles to survive in this harsh and unforgiving environment, a chance encounter changes his fate: Alynia, a majestic and formidable wolf-woman, saves his life. Guided by her, he soon discovers a world brimming with magic, strange creatures, and a dormant power within himself. But the path to the truth is fraught with peril. In this first volume, Veil must face unimaginable dangers. From savage beasts to the enigmatic mysteries of magic, he must find the strength to rise above and forge bonds with those around him. However, the deeper he ventures, the more the shadows of a greater destiny begin to loom. "Edge of the Frozen Dawn" is a tale of magic, emotion, and action. Follow Veil's first steps in this captivating world, where every encounter and decision could alter his fate. A journey of survival, love, and discovery as he strives to protect those he holds dear and uncover the truth of who he truly is.

A side story for STRIFE. You get to witness the journey of the daughter of a legendary warrior who uses Annihilation as his weapon. Follow her journey as she grows up and matures through her experiences as a Goddess. Becoming something even greater than her parents before her as she travels through the Omniverse. Facing enemies of extraordinary caliber and putting a stop to the invading forces that come from beyond. She is the incarnation of Annihilation itself and a beacon of hope to all who follow the arts of Erasure type essence. A star that shines radiant within the verse, but for now. She just wants to enjoy her search for knowledge and have fun just like a child should.

This story is about Xen's journey all over the Existence

An ordinary boy who lives a normal life suddenly changes when an unexpected person comes to life. He unlocks different mysteries in the world he is living in and gets introduced to the unknown side of his world called the EDGE where the blood shed and fight for power is common. Will he be able to survive in this world full of freaks ? Lets find out!!

This work came about as a result of me being horrifically depressed. Please do not take this bad or negatively. It is simply how I often feel it is inside my head as I talk to my different emotions and versions of myself

In the medieval village of Buckfast England, Lisbet, the cursed child of a healer and a blacksmith, has always longed for a life beyond the confines of her humble existence. Her world is shattered when her beloved mother falls victim to the black death, leaving Lisbet alone and bound to a life of servitude to a village that disdains her. One fateful summer day, a mysterious traveling peddler named Rowan D'Morsang arrives in Buckfast. Rowan is not just a simple merchant; he carries with him a legacy of myth and blood, secrets that stretch far into the past. Sensing Lisbet's desperation and hidden strength, Rowan offers her a way out of the village. However, the price of her freedom is steep: she must guard his secrets as fiercely as a dragon guards its gold. Lisbet decides to take the risk. Together, they embark on a journey that will test her courage and unravel the ancient mysteries that Rowan has kept hidden for so long. As they travel to his chateau in France, Lisbet discovers that her existence is not a burden but a unique gift, one that may be the key to unlocking the secrets of Rowan's past and the fate of a forgotten realm.

Reborn with a powerful system and memories of a failed life, Kaelen, a cunning orphan, gathers a secretive harem of seven women, each with tragic pasts and unique talents. He establishes "The Veiled Hand," manipulating Aethelgard's political landscape to gain power and uncover ancient secrets. Driven by a cynical ambition and a fierce protectiveness, Kaelen uses his runic mastery and strategic mind to navigate treacherous alliances and powerful enemies, seeking to rewrite his destiny from the shadows.

A young doctor felt exhausted by the hospital environment, the pressure from patients, time constraints, and the endless cycle of studying and exams. Finally, he made a bold decision: to return to a remote village and work as a doctor there, away from all that stress. In this monotonous life, there was only one thing that managed to ease his sadness a little. It was a small novel that a patient had given him. Unexpectedly, an unforeseen accident caused him to reincarnate as a minor character in that very novel. “Hahaha… At last, I can escape from that dull world!” "Now I'll use this knowledge to seize all the treasures and secrets meant for the main character... enough for me to live a peaceful and luxurious life in this world." ... "Wait, something’s wrong." "It seems the novel I read was just a poorly made copy of this world.” Everything was a surprise when the knowledge he possessed turned out to be a poorly replicated, predictable version, while the real world was the complete opposite. Here, the main character was decisive, shrewd, ruthless, killing without a second thought. The side characters were constantly entangled in cycles of killing and scheming. Not to mention, the fate of this damned world seemed to be like two sides of the same coin.

In a world where power comes from masks, Vin and his friends, Fust and Kua adventure themselves on their school missions and adventures!

The imperial sky moans in the shadow of an ancient prophecy-"The Emperor will fall by the hand he trusted, and the throne will belong to the outcast.” Feng Yuheng was not a man to bow to fate. He is the Emperor's sword, a war general feared on the battlefield, a man who bows only to the lord of the sky. However, everything changes when he meets Mei Lian, a woman who should be nothing more than a shadow of the palace's past-a banished concubine, a blood who should have died in disgrace. However, Mei Lian returns, not as a weak girl sacrificed by her family, but as a threat that could shake the empire. She carries secrets that could topple the throne, secrets that even Feng Yuheng himself is afraid to reveal. When the palace is engulfed in a power struggle, their love and vengeance collide in an inevitable storm. Feng Yuheng knows, if he falls under Mei Lian's spell, then the sword he draws for the emperor might have to be pointed at the woman he loves. And if Mei Lian allowed his heart to weaken, then his struggle all this time would be in vain. Among the fires of war, the blood shed, and the betrayals that repeatedly break hearts-only one can survive. Throne, or love? Revenge, or forgiveness? As the sky turns red with rage and despair, who will win this war-the man who swore allegiance to the empire, or the woman who vowed to destroy it?

Kai’s life was small—coffee-stained mornings, cracked recipes, and a system in his head that tweaked toasters and dough like it was nothing. Then the sky shattered. Aliens—Skraiths, jagged and brutal—invaded, tearing his city apart with green-glowing weapons and relentless claws. Superhumans rose to fight back, fire and lightning blazing through the chaos, but Kai’s world crumbled with them. Hiding in his apartment, Kai stumbles on blood—human and alien, smeared on his wall after a superhuman battle. His system, once just a tinker’s tool, awakens, offering him a choice: mimic their powers, temporary and wild, through the blood itself. Desperate, he takes it—stealing pyrokinesis, then electrokinesis, then kinetic energy, each power burning through him, fading fast. But it’s not enough. Armed with a humming Skraith weapon and a body tougher from alien blood, Kai joins a ragtag crew of enhanced fighters—Liv, Rylan, Jace, and Tucker—scraping to survive in a warzone where every shadow hides death. As Skraiths swarm and the city burns, Kai’s system pushes him deeper, analyzing, integrating, crafting minor enhancements—durability, strength, sparks of power that could make him a target or a savior. Government factions, rogue scientists, and the aliens themselves start sniffing around, drawn to his strange tech and blood-stolen abilities. By the time Kai crafts his first super-powered enhancement—an artificial strength boost—he’s no longer just a tinkerer. He’s on the edge of something bigger, something dangerous, where blood and sparks could forge a hero—or break him entirely. In a world unraveling, Kai’s fight for survival becomes a desperate race to master his system, outrun the Skraiths, and confront the truth: the power he’s chasing might destroy him—or remake the world.

This story is about a boy who becomes a matador to help his family get out of debt but realizes more challenges will come

In a world ruled by strength, where the weak perish and only the strong survive, Xie Gui finds himself trapped in the body of a young boy, thrown into a brutal survival trial. Forced to kill other children to stay alive, he realizes he is shackled by fear—a cage he must break free from at any cost. After years of training under a ruthless master, Xie Gui executes his plan with cold precision, poisoning the very man who taught him. Yet, just as victory is within his grasp, a mysterious voice echoes in his mind: "The forbidden crime has been committed: Slaying the Master. Activating the Absolute Evil System." Thus begins Xie Gui’s path toward absolute power, unbound by morality, driven by the desire to escape his past and carve his own destiny. With a trail of blood behind him, he steps into the unknown… Will he conquer the world, or is he merely a pawn in a game far greater than himself?

Lisa Cardone has never been the kind of woman to follow the rules. At eighteen, she dreams of riding the open range as a ranger, not of settling down as a rancher’s wife and mother. But in Texas, women don’t get to choose their futures and when she learns she’s been betrothed to Carlos Mendoza, her childhood friend and the wealthy heir to a neighboring ranch, her world is thrown into chaos. Did she love him? Did he love her? Or was this just another deal struck for family wealth and pride? But fate has its own plans. When a mysterious man is introduced as her father’s farmhand, Lisa finds herself drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. His presence stirs something deep within her a fire that refuses to be tamed. Yet, when the truth of his identity is revealed, it threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew about her future, her heart, and the two brothers caught in the storm of her defiance.

Hirato Yamashita, an introverted otaku who spent his days watching his favorite shows, singing ani-songs, and escaping into the worlds of 2D heroes Made fun of by his classmates and peers, branding him a delusional obsessed wierdo for his burning passion towards the things he loves, with the only one standing by him, Ayaka Hoshino, his childhood friend who saw past his quirks He had the lifestyle of a loner heading straight for regret later in his life But everything changed on his early days of high school One afternoon on the school's rooftop, Hirato stumbled upon an icon who would forever changed his life For the first time, he felt an aspiration so intense that he could not contain Armed with nothing but his fiery otaku passion, Hirato decided to embark on a new journey

The Darius Federation has stood for a century. Since its founding in the wake of the Great Catastrophe, the Federation has never faced a crisis as grave as the one it faces today. The two founding nations, bound together for generations, have at last reached a point of irreconcilable division. As the Federation teeters on the brink of collapse, enemies hidden in the shadows have already sharpened their blades. Amid this looming chaos, the young protagonist—alongside other idealistic young officers—must confront an impossible choice: between the rising tide of nationalism and the preservation of a century-old Federation. What path will they choose?

Have you ever wondered what's on the other side of the mirror? This is not just another sappy coming-of-age story about school and first crushes. It is a brutally honest story about bullying and misunderstanding. About violence that adults often fail to see. About fear that eats you up from the inside. About the struggle – the daily struggle that thousands of teenagers face. It is a dark, poignant story about how lonely you can be in a crowd, how imperceptible the dramas of their children are to adults, and how thin the line between reality and nightmare is. Maja is an ordinary girl who struggles with hate and a lack of understanding every day. She doesn't fit in. She is different. She sees more, feels more, but she can't tell anyone. Sometimes she doesn't even understand herself. Lina – her imaginary friend – has been with her since childhood. At least, that's what the adults say. Because Maja knows that Lina is not imaginary. But if that's the case... who is she really? It is a coming-of-age story, but in a completely different light. A light that barely shines through the darkness. About how easy it is to disappear – and how difficult it is to be noticed. Adults say, “It's just a phase.” Children are silent because no one listens to them. But what if there are things that cannot be ignored? This is a story about what lurks in the darkness – and what happens when the shadow starts to look in our direction. A story in which anyone who has ever felt invisible can recognize themselves. Do you dare to look into the mirror?

Renji Takahashi, a quiet and withdrawn first-year student, has always struggled to connect with others. While his social anxiety keeps him isolated, his talent for volleyball is undeniable. Renji's ability to read the flow of the game, combined with his exceptional defensive skills as a libero, makes him a hidden gem. Enter Asuka Fujisawa, the charismatic and caring manager of the Misaki High volleyball team. Determined to bring out Renji’s potential, Asuka pushes him to step out of his comfort zone — both on and off the court. As Renji opens up, he finds himself forming bonds with his teammates, developing newfound confidence, and discovering that the heart of volleyball isn’t just about skill — it’s about connection, trust, and passion

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

Follows a college student struggling with a newfound drinking problem who has befriended the ghost in the local tavern. This is a short piece I wrote at school as part of a freewriting exercise. ~1000 words.

Ian, a 10-year-old boy, has lost everything due to conflicts between nations. His life was turned upside down, and he lost his family. Ian's mother, the queen, sacrificed herself to save him from a mysterious attacker. With her last words, she instructed Ian to hide and wait for his father's return. Now, Ian is alone, scared, and uncertain. He clings to a stone his mother gave him, relying on his wits and courage to survive in the treacherous jungle.