Feather Amd Noise

Growing up in the slums of the fifty-eighth district, Mathew never expected life to offer him anything but hardship. However, even he did not anticipate waking to the sound of eerie noises, only to find a bloodied corpse sprawled on the floor of his mother’s room. Forced to flee their home in a panic, Mathew is thrust into a whirlwind of secrecy and lies. Grappling with his mother’s hidden truths and the reason behind their desperate escape, he must confront the shattering reality of the world he thought he knew. But survival demands more than uncovering dark secrets. Chosen by the enigmatic Codex, Mathew is thrust into his first trial—a deadly ordeal where his resolve, cunning, and very existence will be tested to their limits. What's worse, the Codex's power comes with rules and consequences he has yet to fully understand... and failure is not an option.

Published on : JANUARY 2ND 2025. Competition: WSA 2025. _ Between existence and nothingness, between pleasure and hardship, Akriod, the mysterious man, has chosen a road seldom taken. Whether his goal is easy or difficult, it doesn't matter to him. For, amidst the myriad existential desires of humanity as they race toward their goals, he alone longs for eternal disappearance—a return to the stillness that lies beyond the noise of existence. Driven by his ambition to fulfill an eternal destiny, and clinging to his singular desire for nothingness, he sets out on a perilous journey. Prepared to destroy anyone who stands in his way, he exploits every circumstance that might hasten his road to eternal annihilation. _ Instagram : @valyurad. Chapters publishing status: Daily.

Whispers of the Summer Sky** Arjun never planned to spend his summer at a remote countryside resort, much less on a quiet hilltop bench. For him, it was supposed to be an escape from his family and the noise of life—just him, his sketchbook, and the stars. But everything changes when he meets Naina, a spirited and opinionated girl who claims the bench as her own. At first, their encounters are marked by playful arguments and awkward silences, but as the nights pass and the stars grow brighter, they begin to share pieces of themselves—dreams, fears, and the secrets they hide from the world. What starts as a chance meeting turns into something deeper, as the hilltop becomes their sanctuary and the summer sky witnesses the fragile bond forming between them. But summers don’t last forever. As the days slip by, Arjun and Naina must face the reality of their lives beyond the bench. Will their connection survive the world waiting for them, or will it fade like the whispers of the summer sky? A heartfelt story of fleeting moments, unexpected connections, and the beauty of finding someone who truly understands you.

In an era brimming with noise, where danger and opportunity coexist, the practice of martial arts, various folk customs, strange tales, taboos, imperial courts, and the world of martial artists abound. Among these are the grandmasters, magical duels, ghostly encounters, divinations, invoking the divine, ritual plays, esoteric Buddhism, and the pursuit of immortality. In this diverse and complex world, where the three teachings intermingle and all kinds of people abound, the sphere of mysticism is filled with folklores and bizarre stories. It's a tumultuous time, where danger and opportunity exist side by side. Striding with his saber, Li Yan is determined to dispel all evil and embrace a world free from any taboo!

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

It was one thing to have my hands and feet securely tied, but why was my mouth also sealed? I should at least have been able to make a noise! Why was I confined in a mental asylum? Why did it seem like everyone was afraid of me? Why... do I feel like laughing?---------------- This is a story where Holmes and the Joker wreak havoc on the SCP Foundation. I hope everyone will enjoy it!

In a world that is defined by power, Lance stands out as the only enigma-nap, with no visible aim and a razor-sharp tongue. This lazy, sharp-tongued orphan, however, hides under the indifferent face a very sharp mind and single terrifying thought: 'Can I become a god?' He transforms that rather weird obsession into an obstinate path for becoming the controller of the very texture of society. Thus, in walking such cunning schemes, he really very well plans the things in a manner that all those who will be caught in the web don't know how they got entrapped. Ranging from the shadowy syndicates to ancient bloodlines vying for supremacy, everyone is just another piece on his board. Evelyn, heiress to a legacy now crumbling, has her own fights. Mysteriously, both parents vanished in relation to a top-secret research project. The thing preventing total destruction of the family's an ancient curse: utter ruin to any that lay a hand upon this bloodline-the protection has already started to fade. In a fateful meet with Lance, Evelyn would acquire an artifact capable of giving unimaginable superhuman powers. But one condition binds their uneasy alliance: equivalent exchange. Such were destined to forge alliances as well as betray and cut secret deals, and in such noise, Lance discovers the buried legacy of his own blod, a legacy that perhaps holds the key to his grand ambition towards godhood. Bloodlines are unveiled, as underground superhuman races come to light, and as secret organizations revealed their own conspiracy towards ascendencion. Lance sacrifices pawns in a larger game that only he can see in every moves. Even gods bleed. Will Lance maneuvers his enemies to rise to the throne of immortality or will his cold calculations be trumped by love, betrayal, and the unraveling secrets of his past?.

His eyes snapped open. Sounds of wildlife were all around him, and they became rowdier as he felt his consciousness returning to his body. His back was propped on something hard and uneven. Reflexively, he sat up. His eyes were immediately scanning his surroundings in a slow motion, seeing only overgrown forest in every direction. His eyebrows raised majestically as he found that he was lying down in the middle of a clearing, vine-laden trees enclosing the space. A sudden premonition struck him. Patting his clothes and pockets, then his whole body, he sighed in relief. Nothing had happened to his body. His limbs were intact, as was his head. The thing he had stored in his pockets was nowhere to be found, but he was in one piece. Considering what he had gone through, it was a miracle that none of those things had eaten him yet. Checking his vicinity one more time and finding no immediate threats, he slowly stood up, eyes vigilant against movement among the trees and their branches that entwined the sky above. The air was full of the sounds of birds. The canopy swayed restlessly over him as those small creatures hopped from one branch to another. He recalled what they were: Anothraxes. They weren’t a threat when they were alone, but once they congregated on a single hunter, they became C-level dangers. He had to stay hidden as he moved if he wanted to avoid the critters. Fortunately the ground was endorsed full with lush undergrowth, some of the plants reaching heights that could hide his body even if he only slightly bent his knees. Deciding what he needed to do, he made to dive into the conevenient natural cover for hunters, when his feet struck something that was hidden under a bush. It made a dull cluttering noise, like metal striking against ground. As he looked at his feet, he saw a familiar handle-like object. It was only one part of an item, and the rest of it was gone. He crouched low to retrieve it but felt slight resistance. Comprehending, he used his free hand to break apart the bramble while the hand holding the broken item tugged on it. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

In order to explore the mysteries of the soul, the Solar System Alliance secretly formed a genius organization, the Apocalypse Junior Class, which brought together gifted young people from the four major federations of the solar system. However, a major accident occurred during the research, resulting in many casualties. The first offender was imprisoned, the junior class was disbanded, and the archives became taboo. Five years later, the Tianjin Jiwu A-level Military Academy, which returned home with a feather in the Pan-Solar System Mecha Competition, welcomed Tong Shen, the first place in the Asian Mecha Preparatory Class, like a pie in the sky, and began the road to reconstruction. However, this was just the beginning. Incredible things began to appear frequently, and the center of the vortex was an unknown sophomore. Mecha, the ultimate romance of men. It has been almost eight years since the last Star Wars Storm. Let's feel the charm of science fiction together. This is also the ultimate version of the Storm series.

Chao Zhenyu had died. As he gazed alone into his void of an afterlife, all he could remember were his final moments. His throat had been cut; his helpless body lying bonelessly against the jagged ground. In the distance, he caught sight of a blurry silhouette. But when he tried to speak, the only noise that came out was the gargling of blood. And soon, even that person had left him to die. From beginning until the end, he was alone… Until he woke up in the body of “Zain Valefor”. Now surrounded by excess wealth and a lifestyle that screamed extravagance, Chao Zhenyu has to navigate the hidden dangers underneath the gilded exterior. But as his memories begin to blur, and as he learns about the mysteries of the world- from the Gods to the people They blessed or ignored- darker questions begin to arise. In this pit of laughable humanity and Gods’ residue he was beginning to call a home, who, or what, could he possibly trust? ----- WARNING: This story is strictly dark fantasy, with themes of torture, abuse, and other topics you may want to avoid. Please take care of your own well-being before consuming this media.

"Now, listen to me" he commanded and I instantly looked up at him. "Rule number one, no screaming. No matter what I do to you, I must not hear a single noise. If I do, it would most definitely get worse" he said and my heart hammered in my chest. "Rule number two, when I tell you to do something, you do it, or else, I will whip you repeatedly and make sure you're on the brink of death but just enough to keep you alive." He said with a wicked grin on his face. "Rule number three, follow those two rules" he said and got up. Out of the blue, he whipped me again and I screamed. I had never felt that much pain in my entire life. "Tsk tsk, you're a slow one" he said and I held my breath as I awaited the next whip. He whipped me again and I managed to stifle a scream. "Good girl" he said and went back to sit on his bed. "Now, strip." He ordered and I shakily got up and began to pull my clothes off my body. ... Kieran had a regular life until a ruthless Alpha turned it all upside down. She suffers and even gets rejected. What happens when she has a better second chance mate who is protective and the ruthless Alpha who made her life hell is butting into her life again?

I watch him, his green eyes brimming with concern as he gently massages my scarred leg. The sensation is both soothing and a stark reminder of my own inadequacy. The once-feared Crimson General, a symbol of power and invincibility, is now nothing but a frail shadow of his former self. I’ve been abandoned, left to decay in this forsaken place, my family and comrades long forgotten. Darkness had become my only solace, and I had resigned myself to it. Then he arrived, a beacon of light in my endless night. His presence, his care—it’s more than I ever deserved. Yet, I find myself clinging to him with an intensity that borders on madness. I hate that I need him so desperately, that his every action and word have become my lifeline. It consumes me, a torment I can't escape. "You don't have to do this. Please, don’t do this. I’m nothing. You deserve better. Leave. Please," I beg, my voice trembling with raw anguish, the very words tearing me apart. He continues his work, seemingly unaffected by my pleas. "Why are you here? Look at me! I’m nothing." Desperation and anger swell within me, mixing into a maelstrom of anxiety. I can’t comprehend the emotions coursing through me. "You're my alpha, where else would I be?" he responds softly, his gaze unwavering, as if my pleas were mere background noise. My heart races, torn between overwhelming relief and paralyzing dread. In that moment, I realize the truth: you would have to tear him from my cold, lifeless arms. I’m never letting go. - General Thorne, betrayed and broken, finds new life and love with Omega Noelle, who nurses him back to health. Their deepening bond reveals Thorne’s softer side, offering a chance at happiness. Unfortunately, Thorne’s past soon catches up with them, threatening their newfound peace. **** STOP!!!! HERE IS 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD GIVE THIS A SHOT 1. Omegaverse 2. The Alpha is a greenflag. 3. Fluff, and cheesey cliche romance. 4. Faceslapping and revenge. 5. Smut, with no dubcon or noncon. 6. OP husband. 7. Really cliche plot honestly. Those historical manhwas but make it gay. 8. The omega/bot is not a pushover. 9. I'm asking you give it a shot please.

Good news: I've time traveled, and I have a system. Bad news: This system is far from serious! Xu Ran watched his pet beasts, which trembled and made bizarre noises after being given a washing and protection, became disoriented and howled all night after being fed, and behaved more and more oddly after training. He fell into deep thought. How was he supposed to explain to these pet beasts' Beast Masters that he was indeed a serious person?!

A classic tale of time and success breaking apart love. A young mia , energetic and wrathful, is a unorthodox girl who falls in love with a kind soul..... Their love blossoms during their school days .... but as seasons change .. so do peoples heart... A now heartbroken mia now focuses on her life more but is unable to move on..

Alaire, an ordinary 17-year-old boy who lives with his grandma, gets a mirror and finds himself in a different world where he experiences all sorts of things and finds out information that was kept a secret from him for years alongside his feathered companion Hewie and others.

Check out my other book as well Lunar:Secret Guardians ******************* "Grey, elemental affinity, zero" The Elder announced the result loudly On hearing this, it was like a bolt of lightning struck Grey, he stood there dumbfounded and just stared at the Elder. Shocked voices could be heard from the people and there was some which were also filled with scorn. Grey stood dazed amidst all the noises without any reactions. One word was constantly reverberating in his head, 'How?'. 'Why, why did this happen to me?' Grey asked himself over and over again **************** Unbeknownst to Grey, something greater lies in wait in his body.... *************** Check out the book, leave a review after reading, and also your powerstones. Hope you enjoy this, and Thanks for reading ^_^ P.S: When I started this book I had zero writing experience, so the first chapters aren't that great, although, my writing quality has improved over time. Also, English isn't my first language, so there are some instances where my choice of words are not good enough for what I'm trying to portray. A heads up, the book will be using a medieval setting. My world building is not the best, but it gets better over time, so bear with me on the early chapters! P.S: Cover art not mine I just edited it. If you're the owner and want me to take it down you can notify me. Other novel: Lunar:Secret Guardians Check it out as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/gs68a4ZzaN

After the death of all the members of the syndicate, aysel felt that she was the reason. Maybe if she didn't go to the gate to prove her abilities, and didn't ask for help .no... If she didn't have a voice, no one would die. If only you didn't wish to be among them.. If you don't want to be friends with them. If only she hadn't been greedy and stayed alone... Everyone died and she lived is useless. With mounting remorse, she summoned the terror of a demon, and as soon as his name was mentioned, humans almost fainted. Spreading chaos and corruption. By making a deal with him, time rolled back and she returned for a year before the disaster. Due to shock and regret, her voice was muffled and she could no longer speak. I felt if she spoke, everyone would die.... She inadvertently crossed paths with union leader ishak Hershofitz He frowns all the time, gets angry and doesn't say anything good when he opens his mouth. .... Excerpt Her body shivered out of control when it got colder. She dug between ishak's arms frantically rubbing the muscles of his body. "Damn it.." Her shoulders shrank at his obscene words and she couldn't help. She was a cold-fearing creature by nature, and she would die if it got colder. She tightened the robe that surrounded her and ishak and closed any slit from which cold air could enter. But even so she's still shaking. Her feet were frozen, and the Knuckles made a dull sound. She Lowered her head with some thought and soon an idea flashed through her little mind. After a while ishak watched her hands throwing her socks and shoes next to them, and her cold feet suddenly crept under his pants and frantically rubbed down his stomach. Muscles twitched and made a small noise as his jaw tightened and he watched her without saying anything. With the heat generated, her feet began to feel warm and she gave a comforting sigh that made his eyebrows rise. When she raised her head, her eyes choked with a pair of violet eyes, dry as usual. She didn't think much and the rabbit pecked her nose down his chin naturally. He felt she had developed a habit of clicking on him like this before bed every day. It was annoying and irritated him, but he still closed his eyes silently and rested his back against the tree.

raw: 魔女小姐请不要处处留芳 by:酱酱酱油 Travel to another world, become a witch who never ages or dies, and leave your own footprints on the continent of swords and magic Her delicate face, like a porcelain doll, is always filled with sincerity that will never lie. Like the beautiful flowers blooming in the summer, the smile never fades Wherever the witch went, simple and kind people put up a sign to commemorate Miss Witch. - Witches and dogs are not allowed to enter 　　Name: Angelica 　　Height: 166cm 　　Weight: As light as a feather (self-proclaimed) 　　Life span: I can’t remember clearly (self-proclaimed) 　　Ways to become a Forever Extraordinary: Corruption (Nigredo), Purification (Albedo), Gold (Citrinitas), Completion (Rubedo), Life (Viriditas) 　　Self-evaluation: 　　"I am a good witch. Wherever I go, people are as polite to me as the people of Velen are to the witcher for the first time, or the villagers of Riverwood are to the dragonborn who kills chickens." 　　"But I've never heard of Willen and Creekwood. Are the people there very kind?" 　　“The people are simple and honest. Very welcoming!”

This story is kind of based on the Arthurian legend. ******* He was called many things. Bastard, the False King, The Traitor, Treacherous Knight. Sir Mordred was a villain, one who according to the prophecy of the grand wizard Merlin, would destroy the kingdom of King Arthur Pendragon. And he did but at the cost of his life. As he lay dying on the bloody ground of Camlann after the mighty clash between him and Arthur, a bloody tear fell down his face. All he wanted was to be acknowledged by his father but all the things he did eventually led to disaster. Now with death’s cold hands grasping him, he hoped for a short peace before the fiery rings of hell. But that was not the end of his journey. ******* “Hold up.” “What is that infernal noise?” “Oh my goodness! It's driving me crazy! And it's not stopping!” Mordred sprang awake, slamming his fist on the digital alarm clock on the nightstand. 'What in Merlin's Beard is happening!?', he thought when he realized something. Well, a lot of things. First of all. How the heck is he alive? Second. What is a digital alarm? That's when memories that didn't belong to him flooded his head. They felt familiar but everything was wrong. How the heck is Morgan Le Fay his sister? She was his aunt! And how is the wizard Merlin so young! “Oh. I get it now”. He, Sir Mordred has been reborn in the body of a different version of himself, in a modern and futuristic world where he is the youngest son of Arthur Pendragon. But even in this world, He is the hated son of the High King. "Now what?", Mordred realized that the world he is in now is different from his previous one, with the only familiar details being the names of the people he knew. “Oh? Are you still reading?” Mordred smiled, looking at the readers. “Well, how about you join me on this new crazy journey in a crazy new world of heroes, villains, monsters, and even gods?” “Are you ready?” "Let's go!" ********************************************** The story is loosely based on the Arthurian legend. I am only using the popular names but the plot is different. The story is purely fictional with a few things from the actual legend being incorporated along with some stuff from other popular works. The characters may have different personalities from the original ones from the legend. There will also be names that may seem quite familiar as well. The cover image doesn't belong to me. Please check out my other work: The First Deviation.

She had experienced the Battle of Changping and witnessed the pitting of hundreds of thousands of people. She had led the Great Qin Iron Cavalry and fought against the six kingdoms to win the world. She had seen the world divided into three parts and the mountains and rivers shattered. She had also heard the curling sound of the zither in Longzhong. She had been drunk in the Chaste Guan Dynasty, and how was the ancient female emperor? She was freshly dressed, also had a feather fan and silk scarf. She has been a farmer and a teacher. But no one knows, such a person, live for two thousand years.

Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me. Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise. Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger. I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words; “Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank *************** Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence. Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her. It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved? What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?

Roel Kale and Kazaki Kazan were best friends when they died in a tragic accident and now, they are reincarnated in another world. In that new, fantasy world, Kazaki is an assassin who has the divine protection of the Night Wolf, the Conqueror of darkness while Roel is a knight who has the divine protection of the Thunder Dragon, the Conqueror of water and air. Now together again in a new life, they went across the new, intriguing world full of monsters and other creatures. But the two friends of strong friendship were bestowed with their favorite modern stuff and tech from their previous life. It seemed that their lives in that new, fantasy world. They also started to live their lives with the practical modern things they had and being bestowed, and perhaps, the two boys would introduce these things to their new world thanks to the Isekai System Shop, the shop of the Isekai System by the 7 Deities. Also, the two boys also discovered that there was a so-called race known as the Otherworlders in their new world. These people of different generic races and creatures were of excellent use and intelligence, and most had modern stuff like them. But, an evil force came in the form of a cult, the Ancient Order of the Black Feathers, that wanted to bring back the demon lord, Rotarasov, who was defeated by a hero a long time ago. Will Roel and Kazaki find out and stop them before it’s too late? About: mystery, adventure, isekai, system, and magic.

When Jake escorts his heartbroken friend to a club, he unexpectedly crosses paths with his arch-nemesis's girlfriend. Confident in his charm, Jake anticipates her instant attraction - after all, he's never met a woman immune to his allure. He collects her number, plotting to ruffle Matthew's feathers by crashing their press conferences and posing as a newfound 'friend', despite their infamous business rivalry. Billionaire playboy Jake D’Artagnan revels in his latest victory; forcing rival Matthew Declancey into a humiliating bet. But when Matthew becomes his reluctant assistant, their mutual disdain ignites a forbidden attraction. As Jake's seductive charm wears down Matthew's defenses, secrets begin to unravel: a past connection, his fragile engagement to Gina, and the truth about his sexuality. Will Matthew risk everything to confront his feelings, or will he maintain the façade? Can Jake's frozen heart thaw for love, or will their rivalry tear them apart? In this sultry, emotional tale of enemies-to-lovers, two powerful men navigate the thin line between hate and desire, rivalry and passion.

" Her fate carved in beautiful words by white feather but they scratched it without her consent...they are her own kinds just like her. Maybe they suffered just like her and it was unknown to everyone else. but, was she to blame or anyone living at that era... called era of war...where there is no peace... everyone suffered. collecting her memories he came down to earth...he was the one god's own messanger... but looking through her, tears escaped from his eyes... pure souls merged into the endless ocean...maybe...maybe they will be together in next life. "

[All stats will be reset.] [Processing...] [Phoenix Feather found.] [Rebirth in progress...] [Select a time and place for rebirth.] Zhang Ying was startled upon seeing such words before him. He had died at the hands of his so-called friends, leaving a hunger for revenge. Now brought back to life, Zhang Ying realizes the mistakes he made in the past. Determined to make things right and get revenge for his death, he sets out on a new path of domination.

Johann Freyy had long accepted that life wasn’t for him. Every job he’d tried seemed to slip through his fingers, and each dismissal stung harder than the last. He was tired—tired of trying, tired of failing, tired of feeling like he was never enough. As a construction worker on a planet that was suffocating under its own weight, opportunities were few and far between, and the ones that existed were often out of reach for someone like him. A simple mistake, one that wasn’t even his fault, had cost him the only job he retained for a long period of time, and that was the breaking point. He had nothing left. No hope. No future. But that night, as he sat in a rowdy bar, surrounded by faces just as worn and defeated as his own, something changed. There, amid the noise and chaos, he overheard a conversation that would change his life for the better or worse. * [A/N] Working on a bigger project.

In this cage...there was no afterlife... Within the birdcage...there were neither deities, nor captors... Life was simple and meaningless. Death was truly and bluntly, an end. The birds held captive in their cage were unable to escape, for no matter how starved or frantic a chick was, they couldn't dent steel with their soft beaks. Who could feed the starving birds? They couldn't even feed themselves? The birds, trapped in their infuriating prison and desperate for any food at all, celebrated in joy when a banquet started! Food for as far as their eyes wished to imagine! And what a FEAST it WAS! The survivors stood over the leftovers of their meals, their ravenous beaks licking away the blood staining their tainted feathers. They knew this solution wasn't sustainable, and rather than waste away by praying to a non-existent heaven, they grafted their own Gods out of the bones of their former kin. ___________________________________ "The Birdcage" is a world with a barrier made of an indestructible material at its edges, from earth to sky. Inside this confined land, lavish resources filled the fields for as far as one could wish for, though its inhabitants were alone without any other living creatures outside of themselves. The world was peaceful and prosperous, until an unknown cataclysmic plague swept the land, poisoning and rotting almost all natural resources and food that existed. The people, starving and in despair without so much as a god to pray to for help, resorted to the only food left in the entire birdcage. Themselves. After the ensuing frenzy, they forged a ritual for a chance at salvation. They created their own Gods known as, “Concepts,” that embodied their artificial beliefs and ideas, though their desperation only furthered the destruction of what was considered natural. The world is fading away. There’s no point in family, society, nor unity. Either find a fleeting, pointless escape, or succumb to your fate and be devoured by the starving.

Noted! is a humorous, slice-of-life comedy that follows a 16-year-old high schooler who hasn’t spoken in years due to a traumatic past. Communicating only through a beat-up notebook, the main character navigates the chaos of high school life with a quirky group of friends who are anything but ordinary. From the overly dramatic Julian, the walking encyclopedia Milo, the mischievous Luca, to the kind and patient Lila, the group’s adventures are filled with hilarious moments and unpredictable antics. Each chapter brings a new, random, and funny scenario—whether it’s a disastrous talent show performance, a museum field trip gone wrong, or a group project that turns into an absurd disaster. Despite the comedic chaos, the novel also explores themes of friendship, self-expression, and the quiet, yet powerful, bond that forms between the MC and their friends. In a world full of noise, this group learns that even silence can be a form of communication—and sometimes, the most memorable moments come from the most unexpected places.

*Thud* *Thud* Sounded through the door. It was late at midnight when the family of the three woke by the noise. It was dark all around, the sound of rain splashes through everywhere. Due to the rain, the electricity of the City was cut off. "Who might be this late," Said the man, in the '40s. He was the only earner of this family, supporting his wife and their only daughter. His name was 'Reez Mosce'. "What happened dear, w-who would knock this late," Said his wife 'Riza'. Taking the shotgun in his hand, he gestured toward his wife and said, "Take Ellie through the basement". 'WHAT ABOUT YOU!!!' She wanted to ask him. But seeing his grave expression, she couldn't help. She could only look at him with concern filling her eyes. Reez replied as his gaze somewhat softened toward his wife, "Go away Riza hide in the basement with Emily" 'The Unknown' randomly happened every day. The murder reports that news announced to them, the people wanted it all to be false, they wanted to continue with their peaceful life. *** The sound of thud was getting erratic on the door. The door hinges broke off from the wall. Reez held the shotgun aiming toward the door. His condition was not so good, his legs were trembling as he gulped a mouthful of saliva. He was scared shitless, but he couldn't show it to his family. He was the moral support for them. *Crash* The door crashed showing a figure as it stood in the rain. The raindrops splattered across the front wetting the sofa and the tables. Ellie watched as the fire raged through the house.

Imagine waking up in confusion, your senses have been heightened. Every noise is a constant pain to hear.. Well see, Charlie Blackwell doesn't have to imagine. Every night he wakes up to this strange phenomenon and all of it's wild yet strange dangers, see, he is no longer a human, but a cat. Charlie is being chased down by the most dangerous of villians known as the: "Dream Walker AOD" (AOD means Association of Death), while also dealing with the fact that any harm he encounters in one world happens to him in the other. Now, here is the thing about Charlie, he is a criminal himself, always helping others with the stolen goods from the rich. He thinks of himself as a Star in the Shadows, the next big thing, will his cockiness betray him? Or will his criminal background help him escape what is comeing? Will he be able to escape the DWAOD? Or will he fall victim as so many before him have? Come along as Charlie uses this unique advantage to try and make a dent in the world, a change, that no one has been brave enough to try and accomplish, while also battling with his new cat self, and all the new struggles he faces.