Marai Nikki

The village of Emberfall has long been a place of peace, its people sheltered from the greater conflicts of the world. But when a chill wind carries whispers of an ancient threat, the illusion of safety is shattered. Aedric Thorne, a young fisherman with no remarkable qualities beyond his piercing gray eyes, finds himself at the center of a battle he never asked for. When a veiled stranger gifts him an amulet imbued with the power to seal the Shadows—a malevolent force that threatens to consume the world—Aedric is forced to confront a truth long buried: he is the descendant of the Guardians, an ancient order tasked with protecting the realm. As shadowy creatures lay siege to Emberfall, Aedric reluctantly embraces his newfound role. With the help of Mara, a fiery blacksmith's daughter, he sets out to uncover the secrets of the amulet and the long-lost Guardians. Along the way, they encounter allies and enemies, face harrowing trials, and uncover the truth about the Shadows’ origins. But wielding the amulet’s power comes with a heavy toll, and Aedric must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice to save the people he loves. As the line between light and darkness blurs, the fate of the world rests in the hands of an untested hero, a mysterious artifact, and the choices they make together.

Rebuilding your life after war ravaged your hometown can be tough. Dealing with the offworlders sent to help, even more so. But, when a mysterious circumstance alters your life's perspective, how many will survive? Join Mara if you dare to find out.

In the plague-ridden city of Ravencross, the mist carries death and desperation. Nineteen year old Mara fights an uphill battle to save lives. As a prodigy healer, she navigates a society fractured by class, disease, and despair. Yet even her gifted hands struggle to save her most important patient: her sister Lily, whose illness defies natural remedies and even magical ones. But a book leads the desperate Mara into the shadows of the Black Market Square, where forbidden knowledge whispers promises of salvation. She summons a mysterious entity capable of miraculous cures, but only at a grave cost. Bound by love and guilt, Mara strikes a deal that grants her unparalleled healing powers, only to discover the harrowing price: to cure one, another must suffer. As the balance between life and death shifts, Mara is forced to leave Ravencross and finds herself entangled in a world torn between unforgivable magic and mechanical madness as she ventures through Hell's Elysium.

Mara Ellison is a reclusive painter whose works are renowned for their raw emotion and haunting beauty. After a devastating breakup that leads to creative block, she retreats to her family’s old coastal estate, hoping solitude will bring inspiration. But inspiration comes in an unexpected form. Enter Rhys Calloway, a drifter with a magnetic presence, a smile that hints at trouble, and secrets etched into his very skin—scars, tattoos, and a gaze that sees too much. Against her better judgment, she asks him to model for her. What begins as an artist-muse relationship quickly spirals into something far more consuming. Rhys awakens a side of Mara she’s long buried—wild, reckless, hungry. But as her passion for him pours onto the canvas, she begins to unravel the secrets Rhys is hiding—and the darkness he’s running from. Their bond is electric, but it’s also volatile. Will loving him cost Mara everything she’s rebuilt—or will it save them both?

In a dimension where magic and mystery collide, Mara is thrust into a forgotten city filled with ancient power—The Hollow City. Unaware of her true connection to the city, she is drawn into a world where time doesn’t flow as it should, and the boundaries between life and death are blurred. The Nameless Song is not just another fantasy tale. It overlaps with the events of Long Sleep, where Mara’s destiny is entwined with a world caught in a never-ending slumber. Now, she must unlock the city’s secrets, confronting dangerous forces and unraveling truths that could change both worlds forever. A blend of fantasy, mystery, and suspense, The Nameless Song will take you on a journey through a city alive with power, where every shadow hides a secret and every decision could mean the end—or the beginning—of everything.

This is a story of a guy who loses everything, and then gets it back. Same old new world story, just a different kind of story teller. *** They took away our hunter tags. They had us grow our hair. They gave us a new brand, when we were over there. They staged us out of Dragur, East of the Olim Horn. I guess they call us Slaves, but no one calls us much anymore. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. Karn brought Sorrow. Pookie brought Fear. Milk brought the fly boys. They did work in Undia. I worked mostly clandestine. Some Legends I should not say. We played with better wands. I could use the extra pay. Did Mara give the order? Did venom pay the way? They said we were slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. This was before HALO, and Codex was king. Hej atop the rider, he never felt a thing. When our rider caught a spell, and both the mages killed. It pitched us over sideways on some cold Sylph hill. My back felt like it was broken, my legs I could not feel. I kept on slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I never did heal up right from injuries sustained Officially in Torin, unofficially we train. I remember all their faces. They dream about me still. I guess I'm slaying demons, but it's kind of hard to tell. There no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I speak the cold logistic, that old boys speak so well. Veni, Vedi, Vici. I'll see you in Hel. Maybe it's bravado, or an unspeakable guilt. That village, they were demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't wanna to do it anymore. I've done plenty. What is one more? -Corb Lund *** Come guess me this riddle. What beats shire leaves and fiddle? What is hotter than pleasures touch, and whiter than cream? What best wets his whistle? What is clearer than crystal? What is sweeter than honey and stronger than steam? What will make the lame walk? What will make the dumb talk? What is the elixir of life and philosopher's stone? And what helped Pookie-Baba dig up a tunnel, that runs from Shalamanda to West-Torin? When you are digging a crater, It is the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and raising your joys. Sometimes I wonder, if lightning and thunder, is made out of the plunder, of the reddest hiski and oils. *** If you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise. If you can dream, and not make dreams your master. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken, twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, and stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, to serve your turn long after they are gone, and so hold on when there is nothing in you; Except the Will which says to them ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, nor walk with Kings, nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If all men count with you, but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance, run. Yours is the World and everything that’s in it, and which is more you’ll be a Man, my son. - Rudyard Kipling

Mara,gives customized marriage contracts for singles needing a marriage. After 13 years in the business, she wants to retire but finds it hard to end it with Mr Charles, a long-term customer of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They've been together for 5 years, but she knows nothing about him and delays ending their contract. Meanwhile, superstar Jafar moves in the top floor of Mr Charles apartment

"Where the hell am I?" "Wait..is that a Sea Monster???" "Magic??? this...isn't Earth." Wyze Mara woke up in a deserted island as a character he created for his fanfiction. All he can think about is how to survive and how to get out of this island to find other humans....until he saw a Sea Monster straight out of Anime and Movies.

Raka, seorang pemuda yang hidup dalam keputusasaan setelah kehilangan orang-orang tercintanya, merasa tak ada lagi alasan untuk melanjutkan hidupnya. Kesedihan yang mendalam dan kehampaan memenuhi hari-harinya, membuatnya merasa terperangkap dalam kenyataan yang tidak bisa dia ubah. Namun, di tengah titik terendah dalam hidupnya, sesuatu yang tak terduga terjadi. Suatu malam, Raka tiba-tiba terbangun di sebuah tempat misterius yang tak pernah ia lihat sebelumnya. Di sana, seorang sosok misterius yang penuh kharisma seperti seorang dewa yang muncul di hadapannya, dewa tersebut menawarkan kesempatan yang tak dapat ia tolak, yaitu sebuah kehidupan baru di dunia yang berbeda, penuh dengan kebebasan dan harapan. Raka diberi kesempatan untuk membuat satu permohonan. Dengan penuh keyakinan, ia memohon berkah agar terhindar dari segala musibah yang mungkin menimpanya di dunia baru itu. Sang dewa, mendengarkan dengan seksama, mengabulkan permohonan tersebut, memberi Raka perlindungan dari segala mara bahaya yang akan dia hadapi.

Regrets became evident on Reina’s face after he had killed his enemy, Gen Yamashita, a young scientist who created the zombie virus that spread across Japan. He knows that he is the one who causes the death of his parents, but he soon realizes that vengeance is not the way to go. Instead, he became a monster like Gen, and he was devastated by it. Now, he decided to save Gen from his death, and after that, he became depressed and blamed himself for making the virus outbreak worse. It seems that he would be a broken person full of regrets. But, he will not last long in his painful depression. Gen came and reconciled with him, renewing their wills to live life again. Now they are racing against the clock to reverse Gen’s mistakes that wreak havoc across Japan. They will not do that huge and seemingly impossible mission themselves. Two of Gen’s subordinates, Arashi Hoshikawa and Nato Hokawa, and a pair of twin young women, Mara and Martha Buenavista, will accompany them in their mission, alongside Gen’s organization. Will this be a golden ticket for both Gen and Reina to a better life and future?

Mare: The mare does not refer to a female horse but to the mara demon who sits on a person’s chest and terrorizes them in their sleep. According to old Norse folklore, a Mara was an evil nocturnal demon of terror. The Night-hag or “riding witch” are other names for the Nightmare. Our story is about 4 Special Operations soldiers under the disbanded force MARE who decide to abandon their homeland of Chrome and defect to the neighboring country of Gasia with their former Captain and 5 other teams to protect the young princess from the hostile forces working in the shadows against her. However, even those who lurk in the shadows need sleep. And when they do, the true terrors of the night the Mares emerge.

A Mara must marry a Rivers and give birth to the child of the promise. This was a covenant between two best friends over fifty years ago. But both ended up with only sons. Now the Mara family has two young men, David and Gabriel, while the Rivers family has two daughters, Asia and Violet. Violet, being the older one, is betrothed to David, who manages his family's vast business empire. Asia, working in the Mara Business empire, is David's best friend, causing friction between the sisters. Asia soon finds out that David is in fact gay and will not marry her sister. Now Gabriel is forced to marry Asia, causing Violet to be her number one enemy as she is left out in the cold. In her bid to marry a Mara, Violet pleads with Asia to let her marry Gabriel as Violet is the older one like Gabriel. When Asia refuses, Violet plans to sabotage her. Violet works with Allan to kidnap Asia. The plan works. Asia is drugged and ends up in bed with Allan while Violet presents herself to Gabriel as the innocent sister. What Violet and Allan do not know is that Asia had anticipated sabotage and had already married Gabriel in secret and she was expectant. David shifts his loyalty from his own family to the Asia. He is ready to fight Gabriel for breaking Asia's heart. He loves Asia and will fight the world to see her happy. When the Mara family decides to kill Asia for becoming majority shareholder of the Mara empire, only her best friend can keep her safe. Asia and David must subdue their enemies, work on their friendship and build the Mara empire to greater heights.

The universe is like water, agitated at the slightest touch. The ripples of the water are all connected. Words have a power greater than strength. War is a sin because it doesn't profit either side. The source is the absolute being he is the reason everything exists he is everything, unborn. Self create. He decided this would be his story A man gets reincarnated as The source, and this is his story; he will create a world and enjoy it. His name is mara; his past life was not good according to him, so he will try to do intresting things. He doesn't want to stay bored...

R18. The consequences of sex ripple through a lifetime for four college-aged friends, Ruby, Coral, Josh and Luke. Steamy, juicy, racy, yet sensually romantic. Let’s start with wistful Luke, your reflective narrator—the shy watcher. Next, the lovey-dove Coral, the group's collective adhesive. A modern girl with a regency heart, whom Ruby has the hots for. God, she is gorgeous. Coral’s action boyfriend, over-eager Josh, is a hunk who only has sex on his mind and is hopeful Coral will be his first! And risqué Ruby. The little minx is sassy, sharp, conniving, and considering getting inked as the story commences. There is plenty of wayward troupe fun and raucous laughs through high school and college in 1970s Melbourne. Whoops, an overdose of selfishness by everyone at eighteen, and relationships mess because pleasure ignited by pleasure’s ignition is always a pleasure for two or more until someone muddies it with words or actions. So, adult theme warning, erotic impulses are indulged. However, they generate contemplative introspection on friendship, passion, self-centeredness, cheating, brooding, contrition, resilience and love over the next forty years. The story unfolds like recall, intentional or spontaneous, rolling in and out of our minds, non-chronologically. Our yearnings are tattooed under our skin. From there, they will swell back. Ready, set, go, read the ripples! Author Note: The novel is complete, and all 133 chapters will be uploaded and remain unlocked. Dedication For anyone who gifts a second chance Epigraph “all those kids” It is attributed to H.S.Truman, by Henry A. Wallace, diary entry of 10 August 1945. Acknowledgement To the women who shaped my contemplative life and the women, I owe contrition. To my wife, who frames the frame of my life and my daughters, who asked me the perennially unanswerable questions about love and relationships, which triggered me to write the story. To my editors; Nikki, who sparked the novel’s ripples through time and Jennifer, who drew out of me a more engaging and cohesive narrative. To Sonder, coined in 2012 by John Koenig, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. To dandelion pappus; blown free of yearnings. I include the following here because its prudent as a writer: This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental. Except where real place names and actual tragic events are used with sensitivity.

In a post-apocalyptic desert hellscape, Mara, known as "Lady Death," navigates a world ravaged by corporate warfare and environmental collapse. Armed with her trusty shotgun, Misty, and a gritty determination, she operates as a solo bounty huntress, taking on dangerous jobs that often lead her into the heart of chaos.

Quantum physicist Aria Voss uses illegal time travel technology to search for her sister, Mara, who vanished ten years ago. Partnered with a mysterious Tribunal agent named Elias, Aria discovers that Mara’s disappearance is part of a larger conspiracy involving hidden timelines and dangerous anomalies. Racing against time, Aria must decide whether to trust Elias as they face betrayals and unravel secrets that could alter the past and the future .

Volume One: COMPLETED (Chap 01-180) "BEAR MY CHILD" “I have loved you my whole life...” Searching for a blood donor, Nikki Lindsey receives a text message from a mysterious man offering medical help for her mother’s surgery. She is tempted to accept the offer, even if it means sleeping with him to bear his child. But to save the precious life of the family she only has, she fought the fear of being touched by a man with closed eyes. However, Nikki fell in love for the first time with someone already engaged. She struggled to avoid this man when he was all over the place and even got closer to her, pushing her harder in love with him. Nikki wanted to forget him, as her body was already purchased by a person with a face she had never seen— but taught her to covet his touch while her heart longed for someone else. How can she get free from him? And how can she avoid another man when both are opening the door to the past? * P. S. (Book Sequels) ~ His Contractual Mistress (Special Appearances) ~ SOMEWHERE TRAPPED IN TIME: I Love You Through Eternity (Next Generation Story) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volume Two: WHY LOVE IS COMPLICATED? When a LOVE STORY in the present time opens the box of distant memories... Nina Li has everything in life. But all she ever wanted was to be loved by the man of her dreams. Nina secretly enrolls at Leeroy John Collins University in New Jersey to follow Harry. But when her father found out, she was sent to England instead, and he planned to lock her inside an all-girls Academy. Since Nina is an obedient daughter, she chooses to follow her parents rather than her heart. It was the year the 1980s when communication was through love letters. Nina was happier when she and Harry began exchanging letters. However, Harry seemed not interested in courting her, but his twin brother Steven, was the one pursuing her. Steven confesses that he would fly from New Jersey to England to see her and prove his love. When she chooses the man who loves her, Nina learns that Steven lied to her and Harry. She wants to break up with him. However, her life becomes like hell. Could she ever ESCAPE from him? What PRICE should she PAY for her freedom? What SECRET she's hiding that everyone at the PRESENT doesn't know about it? * * * REMINDERS: Some (or maybe several, the story is still ongoing) Chapters are erotic and inappropriate for younger readers. Please be warned! Halfway is ML’s POV, hilarious/humorous. So enjoy it! But be warned with explicit words from their mouth. This is also a drama— emotion is involved. (for Volume One) The story's climax has violence as part of the tragic experience, but the sweetest surprise awaits. Give it a try to find out more! (Author Words: As mentioned above, ML in Vol. One is mysterious, so there is no Introduction to him. Hehe...) “MY STUBBORN MISTRESS presents Burning Passion.” Stories of individuals and couples how they devoted themselves in the name of love. [Please Read Me! Thanks!] “I have loved you my whole life...” is our BURNING PASSION Book One! Stories to look forward to... STATUS/PROGRESS Volume 1: Story of Nikki Lindsey (Chapter 01-180) Volume 2: Story of Nina Li (Ongoing) Volume 3: Story of Erika Lim (next) Volume 4: Story of Min Xi Hong (next with a short story only) Volume 5: Combine the stories of everyone (Finale!) *Other important characters are from my main novel (My Stubborn Mistress) HAPPY READING!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You can follow/join me: instagram.com/eliseelleneth facebook.com/elise86elleneth Discord: https://discord.gg/8Uq28ef (Disclaimer: I do not own the photo, and all the art credits go to the owner. Found it on Pinterest.)

And then, one stormy night, Mara finds herself alone with Ryder, arguing over the future of the studio and her own stubborn pride. In the heat of anger, their faces mere inches apart, Mara loses her words as Ryder pulls her close, his voice low. “You fight so hard, Mara… but you have no idea what you’re fighting against.” The air between them crackles, and as her heart races, he kisses her fiercely, intensely, with a hunger that leaves her breathless. She wants to hate him. She needs to resist him. But Ryder has awakened a fire in her that’s as dangerous as the secrets he’s keeping. And as Mara dives deeper into his world, she’ll have to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice for her art, her father’s legacy, and the man she never wanted to love. In Through Fire and Shadows, pride, ambition, and desire collide, testing the strength of two people who never wanted to need each other.

As a good-looking Beta with a good family background, Duan Jiayan has lived a smooth sailing life for more than ten years, till he met Lu XingCi in high school. Lu XingCi’s family situation is better than his, he is taller than him and plays basketball better than him. Needless to say, his grades are a whole tier above Duan JiaYan’s. Even his friends can’t help but occasionally praise Lu XingCi. Most importantly, every girl that Duan JiaYan has set his sights on, all admitted that they have liked Lu XingCi for a few years already. Since then, Duan Jiayan has never thought well of Lu XingCi, till the day he received his new medical report. He is a late-blooming Omega, and because he became an Omega this late, it came with dire consequences. Now Alphas will feel the need to beat up other people whenever they come near Duan JiaYan. He himself is now allergic to every Alpha’s pheromone, except Lu XingCi’s. * One night during a self-study session, Duan Jiayan became extremely uncomfortable and ended up asking Lu XingCi to bite him and leave a temporary mark. After finishing the bite, Lu Xing asked: “We Alphas have very bad tempers, now that I’ve bitten you, are there any rewards?” “Why don’t you…” Duan Jiayan tentatively asked: “Be a little more generous?” “Sure,” the other party kneeled slightly and tilted down his head, exposing his white neck: “Then you’ve to also bite back. Once you do, I won’t make a fuss anymore.” Duan Jiayan: “…” Campus tyrant / Young master / Campus male god Top X Campus punk / Carefree Bottom T/N: I’m picking this up because I binged this in a few days and fell in love with the couple ;;; and I want to take this chance to improve my Chinese, as well as help provide translations for those who aren’t able to read it in raws!

Nikki Sawyer, half demon and half human, crowned princess to the middle chamber of hell. She's the first demon royal to have not unlocked her powers before the age of eighteen when she's expected to take the throne. Forced by her mother to attend human school because of how much disgrace she brings to the middle chamber, Nikki is set on finally unlocking her powers before her eighteenth birthday but it's a lot less easier than it sounds. Not until she meets Alan Mendes, a loner who's always by himself. She has a few encounters with him that changes her whole world. With the whole kingdom of hell and their parents against their love, will their love be enough to pull through at the end especially against the king of hell, the devil himself.

"Mara, come back! Somebody please stop her!" He shouted as he watched her run on the tarmacked surface of the road with her bare feet. The road was always busy but today there weren't as many cars. Jiren looked to the left side of the road, but he didn't see any car coming. He quickly ran up to cross to the other side but before he reached, he heard tyres screeching. At least that's all he could remember. Officer Palmer sat beside him, taking notes of his words, but he didn't say much. He also saw a girl, maybe a woman, sitting on a chair beside his bed. She was caressing his hair but he had no idea who she was. He was in a lot of pain, he passed out again.

"Escorias" es una novela de acción y fantasía oscura ambientada en un mundo donde los criminales más peligrosos del planeta son secuestrados y obligados a luchar en un coliseo clandestino. El protagonista, Alexander, un joven salvadoreño miembro de la Mara Salvatrucha, es acompañado por la Santa Muerte, una poderosa entidad espiritual, en esta lucha por la supervivencia.

When Mara Elwood wakes up to an apocalyptic nightmare, she's not entirely unprepared. With a mysterious journal that holds cryptic warnings of future events, she knows survival won’t be easy—but she’s determined to beat the odds. Zombies have overrun the world, and each day is a fight for her life. Crossing paths with Caleb Rowe, a former military officer and hardened survivor, Mara joins his band of misfit allies. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the virus and, possibly, a way to stop it. But as the group battles both flesh-eating hordes and treacherous human threats, Mara learns that the apocalypse might not be what it seems. With her hidden immunity putting a target on her back, Mara’s survival skills are pushed to their limits. Caleb becomes her reluctant protector, though his trust in her is tested at every turn. In a world where trust is rare and betrayal can mean death, Mara must confront her past and embrace her role as the key to humanity’s future—if she can survive long enough to unlock it.

Once the most feared Demon Lord in the realm, Ash ruled with absolute power—until a fateful battle with the heroes stripped him of his throne, his might, and ultimately, his life. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated as a lowly slave in a foreign land, Ash wakes up in chains, bound by the cruel forces he once despised. Now, in a world where his power is diminished, he must navigate a life of servitude, biding his time and learning to survive under the watchful eye of his new mistress, the enigmatic and formidable Lady Lila. Though shackled, Ash refuses to give up his ambition. With the help of Mara, a fellow slave with hidden strength, Ash embarks on a secret journey to reclaim his lost power, unraveling ancient magic that begins to stir deep within him. As he grows stronger, he forges unlikely alliances, tests his loyalty, and discovers a forbidden romance that ignites his heart and mind. But as whispers of his true identity spread and enemies close in, Ash must tread carefully, knowing that one misstep could cost him everything. Will he rise again to the height of his former glory, or will he be forever bound by chains of destiny? In a world where betrayal and desire walk hand in hand, Ash must learn that even a fallen demon lord can find strength, friendship, and love—even from the depths of darkness.

She is the poison but tasty. No wonder these five men are dying to drink that tasty poison. ~~~~~~~~ Asteria, the famous business woman who died in her early age. She reborn into a shy girl's body who lacked confidence and scared of people, Mara Athena. She recognized that name well because it was a side character of a romance novel who died in early age. Asteria had read that novel once but disliked it. However, she reborn as the side character of her disliked novel. "I need to get rich and healthy.." Asteria lived as Mara Athena for months and created strong bonds with perilous men. After living as Mara Athena, she started dreaming about the Fifth Princess who died in her lover's hands. The dreams repeated as she began to question herself for feeling familiar with the dreams. In the end, Asteria found out that there was a world which was waiting for her to return. Will she return to that world and take a revenge on everyone who made her suffer? (English is not my first language so there will be errors in my books. I apologize for those)

In the near future, the world is thrust into chaos as a series of unprecedented apocalyptic events unfold. The once-thriving metropolis of New Arcadia becomes the epicenter of a global catastrophe that shatters the boundaries of nature and science. The skies turn crimson, lightning dances with unnatural fury, and civilization teeters on the brink of collapse. "Ethan Walker", a dedicated environmental scientist, finds himself at the heart of this disaster. As the city crumbles around him, he discovers that his colleague, "Dr. Alex Turner", had been warning of such a crisis for years. Alex's research hinted at disruptions in the planet’s environmental balance, but no one took the warnings seriously—until now. With the city in ruins, Ethan teams up with "Mara Li", a former soldier with a sharp edge and a quick wit. Together, they seek refuge in an old, reinforced bunker—a relic from an era of Cold War paranoia. Inside the bunker, they find a map filled with cryptic symbols and red lines that seem to be connected to the unfolding disaster. As the storm outside intensifies, Ethan and Mara work to decipher the map and uncover the truth behind the apocalypse. They soon realize that the storm is not just a random natural phenomenon but a part of a larger, more sinister plan. Each symbol on the map represents a crucial area that could hold the key to stopping the catastrophe. The world outside remains a chaotic, ever-changing landscape, with each new season bringing fresh challenges and threats. Ethan and Mara must navigate a landscape devastated by unrelenting storms, harsh winters, scorching heat, and the emerging new life forms that threaten their survival. As they journey through the ruins of New Arcadia and beyond, they face not only environmental hazards but also rival factions vying for control of scarce resources. Along the way, they uncover hidden truths about the apocalypse and Ethan’s own role in the unfolding events. "Seasons of Ruin" is a gripping tale of survival, discovery, and resilience. It explores the consequences of humanity’s impact on the environment and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect what remains of their world. With each season bringing new obstacles and revelations, Ethan and Mara’s struggle becomes a fight for the very future of the planet.

Meet Mara Carter Castillo, a spirited young woman thrust into the clutches of the most insufferable billionaire imaginable. Bound by an ill-fated agreement she hastily signed, she's now a slave to his whims, her dreams of a bright future held hostage by the threat of losing her professional credentials and freedom to travel. But as she endures his relentless demands, a surprising twist unfolds Max, the very epitome of arrogance, finds himself inexplicably drawn to Mara, his icy facade melting in the face of her resilience. Despite his attempts to win her over with his wealth, it's a selfless act that finally sparks a flicker of love in Mara's heart. Yet, just as their romance ignites, the flames of opposition roar to life in the form of Max's disapproving parents, determined to crush their union at any cost. In a heart-wrenching betrayal, Max weds another, leaving Mara shattered and carrying a secret that will change everything. But she's not one to stay down for long. Years later, she returns with a vengeance, transformed into a force to be reckoned with. No longer the meek girl of the past, Mara is now a powerhouse, fighting tooth and nail for both revenge and success in a world where Max once reigned supreme. Will she claim her rightful place at the top, or will the ghosts of her past continue to haunt her every move? Dive into this tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, where one woman's journey from victim to victor will leave you breathless till the very end.

WARNING: Recommended for mature audiences (Strong Violence, Cursing, Disturbing scenes), everything here is fictional. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/secjmnyjkH in a post-apocalyptic world where the earth is barren and animals are extinct, humans have turned to genetically engineering creatures called Nephalem for their survival. Lando, a skilled Nephalem pilot, works with a team consisting of Hana, Zander, Bale, Zynkara, and Mara, to complete various missions in order to protect their colony and gather resources. Their latest mission involves infiltrating a group of hostile humans known as the Vultures, who possess valuable information and resources. During the mission, the team engages in a brutal battle with the Vultures, using their unique Nephalem creatures to fight. As the battle rages on, Lando's feelings for Hana become apparent, but he must put his emotions aside to focus on the mission at hand. Despite facing various challenges and obstacles, the team ultimately succeeds in their mission and returns to their colony victorious.

Mara is a special, rare vampire who wasn’t allowed to go outside until she clocked twenty, for her own safety. There, she comes across the most breathtaking man ever and discovers he was her soulmate, but he turns out to be soulmates with her elder sister, and rejects her at once. Mara wasn’t happy, but her sister’s happiness came first, so she took the rejection in one stride and went her way. To her bewilderment, she was accused of the murder of her elder sister the very next day, by none other than her soulmate, Lord Klaus. Three-hundred years old Lord Klaus is a very ruthless and feared Vampire King, a dark soul that loves orderliness as much as he loves power. Mara is a huge disruption in his perfectly outlined life, ruining a lot of plans with her sudden presence, and he hates her so much because of that, making him determined to make her life a living hell. With feelings managing to bloom in the most unexpected and complicated situation, falling in love just couldn’t be helped, nor avoided. But when centuries-old secrets and truths start to unravel, Mara realizes that her whole life might be a lie, resulting in life-threatening dangers arising, thrusting not only Mara into the midst of it, but also Klaus. It was intense, gruesome, life-altering, and chaos was bound to happen. What’s going to happen to Mara? ~~~ EXCERPT ~~~ “Why don’t you just let me die? Why?! Dammit, why?” He took in a single breath before responding. “Because I wanted to kill you myself.” “Oh, yeah?” She sneered. “Do it then! Fucking kill me.” He cocked his head and scoffed. “Maybe if you ask nicely next time like a good girl, I’ll consider doing it.” He inched closer, backing her against the wall until there was nowhere she could run to. He lifted a hand and wrapped it around her throat, which he used in briskly tugging her face close to his. “But, for now, you’re gonna have to stay alive. Not because I give a fuck whether you live or not, but because I know that staying alive is a bigger punishment to you than death.”

She had to keep her true identity hidden and trust only a few people. But some secrets are always meant to be revealed, some fates are not meant to be changed. Can Kara Cahill accept her fate and let the prophecy run its course? ■■■ Out of the woods, wolves emerged, snarling and growling. Kara sighed. "Without knowing who I am, she made this move. I wonder how it would be if she knew who I truly was." She whispered to Klaus and stepped out. The snarling wolves' sound covered whatever she was saying so she couldn't be heard.. "You will not treat me like a fragile glass." He nodded but grabbed her hand first and said, "I've seen what you can do. Changing into a wolf partly. You will teach me when this is over." Nodding she replied. "Okay. But you'll tell me about anybody who is a somebody in the pack and out." "Deal, now let's kick some wolf butts." He grinned and they were back-to-back. The first wolf attacked and Kara slammed her arm into its jaw. It bite her and drew blood. "No more nice new girl." Her eyes flashed white for a second and she attacked. Her speed could not be matched and the onlookers couldnt look away. She slammed jaws and her nails left marks on the faces of some of the wolves. She was a sight on the field. Careful not to kill anyone, Kara pushed the last person the the ground and stood snarling. Klaus howled and patted her on the back. "Mad skills you got." His smile was wide as his eyes twinkled. Mara clapped dramatically and narrowed her yes at Kara. She sneered. "I agree, you can move... against amateurs."