Hourglass Sand Clock

The smelly hearse stopped at the door, the sound of marbles crashing from the ceiling, someone pacing back and forth in the corridor, and the next room seemed to be cutting something. The door lock in the bedroom vibrated slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom was tightened, but it was still ticking. There seemed to be a ball rolling under the bed. The footprints stained with water are constantly emerging on the floor and are slowly approaching. At three o'clock in the morning, Chen Ge hid beside the radiator with a kitchen knife, and the phone in his hand had just been dialed. "Landlord!"! This is the night you said.A little lively?! "

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

⚠️This is a sequel to an ongoing book (Nicholas Vials; The Case Of Michael Vials)⚠️ Baldwin James Alburn, the only living heir to the Alburn family, is the definition of upright and moral. It's just that corruption is only a fire fueled by events that erode one's conscience. From his sacrifices for Emberline and his efforts to better the world and the duty he holds to uphold the Alburn name. There still remains a yearning for revenge. A bloodthirsty, scolding, cold desire. Nicholas Vials, on the other hand, is the definition of deceit and opportunism. His actions suggest that he doesn't plan on improving his repute. However, he has taken on a path of great peril. To take away the authority from those trying to kill him. And to find Emberline. Yet, neither Baldwin nor Nicholas wield control over their schemes. Like grains of sand in a desert, time slips through their fingers, leaving them grasping for control in a world where nothing is as it seems. Their only hope lies in uncovering the undisclosed—a secret that may hold the key to their salvation or seal their fate forever. Or perhaps it is hidden in plain sight

This novel tells the poignant tale of two souls bound by fate: a devout Muslim girl and an agnostic young man. Their paths cross in the most unexpected of ways, drawing them into a love neither could have anticipated. Yet, despite the intensity of their feelings, invisible walls keep them apart. Their love is forbidden not by their hearts, but by their faith, their upbringing, and the growing doubts that plague their consciences. Religion becomes a formidable barrier, one that neither can seem to fully overcome. As time slips through their fingers, they are left with the painful reality that they may not have much time to explore what they could become together. With the clock ticking, their love hangs in the balance. Will they finally confess the depth of their emotions? Or will this become yet another unfinished love story, lost to the winds of doubt and circumstance?

A thousand-year dynasty would inevitably face decay, and a hundred-year noble family would eventually return to dust. What in this world could last forever? Was it an Immortal Body, tempered a thousand times, or the Martial Arts will, in Heart Unity with heaven and earth? Chen Mu came to this world, his sword in hand, and when he turned back at dusk, countless heroes and millennium-old Demons had all turned to dust, leaving only one person on the road paved with yellow sand.

Reborn without any memory of the past, Isolyn was cheated on and dumped by her lover, the prince whom she thought loved her more than anything. It didn't end there; she was sent and forced to kill a dangerous being whom she knew nothing about. However, she ended up having a one-night stand with him. Unable to kill him, the dangerous being, Prince Elijah, caught her in the process and struck a deal with her, ultimately killing her afterward. Known as the Ruthless Demon from Hell, what was the deal they made? Will she end up dead? Are there more hidden secrets lurking in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered? Can they rewrite the stars and forge a new destiny together? Will Isolyn recall the memories of the past, or will they be lost to the sands of time, drifting apart from one another? ——————————— 6:00 am (CST) 11:00 pm (WAT) 5:00 pm (EST) 11:00 pm (CET) 3:30 am (IST) ———————————

Irene’s life takes an unexpected turn when she had one night with Harold Marshall, a billionaire with a reputation for kindness yet shrouded in mystery. What begins as a professional relationship quickly transforms into something deeper as they navigate a maze of emotions, secrets, and dangers. When Irene’s mother becomes the target of a sinister plot, the arrival of two kidnapped surgeons reveals a chilling truth: someone is determined to see her family destroyed. With time running out, Irene and Harold must race against the clock to uncover who is behind the threats—and why. As the tension rises, so does the undeniable pull between them, forcing Irene to question her priorities and Harold to confront his own vulnerabilities. Together, they must risk everything to protect what matters most, even as danger closes in from every side. Shadows of Desire is a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths we go to for the ones we care about.

In a world where divine energy reigns supreme, Elara, a gifted sorceress from a long-lost lineage, discovers a hidden prophecy that could reshape the balance of power. But to unlock her true potential, she must harness a forbidden force—demonic energy. As she plunges into the Abyss to train, dark secrets surface, and a mysterious stranger, Kael, warns her of the dangers lurking ahead. The divine energy users, led by the ruthless Lord Seraphiel, will stop at nothing to eradicate her kind. With enemies closing in, Elara must confront the question: can she control the power that might save her world, or will it consume her? The clock is ticking. The Abyss awakens. And Elara’s choices may lead to her destruction—or the world’s salvation.

In the world of winged creatures, those born wingless are doomed to become invisible and forgotten. Hawk, Raven, Eagle, Vulture—each spirit determines the fate of its bearer. The ruling winged beings soar high in the sky above mere mortals, their dominance unshakable. Among the supreme avian spirits, Mirabella Flamire, nicknamed “Little Egg” by her captain, was born as a humble sparrow. Aboard the Primrose, she ferried spices across the kingdoms, far from the talons of larger predators. However, her life took a fateful turn when her crew received orders to escort the Hawk King Eros La Velle back to his kingdom after attending the Everdale Crown Prince’s wedding. The shameless king claimed the little sparrow stole his virtue and was hell-bent on insisting they build a nest together. The sparrow, now labeled a promiscuous peacock by the folks: “-_-” Enter an epic tale of fire and flight, where the truth buried beneath the sand is revealed, testing love and loyalty beyond the skies.

Belle Villanueva is a simple high school girl who's also an arnis athlete, she secretly likes Nalliek Hellfire, also an arnisador, she's totally into him, though she just pushes him away because there's a rule "no arnisador can have any type of romantic relationship with a fellow arnisador", and she knows that if she breaks that rule it would be the end for her career as an athlete, but the problem gets way worse when she finds out that she can manipulate the time, will she break the rule?, and where does her power really originated?, we'll find out.

In a world pulsating with magic and teeming with monsters, Amir has always felt like an outsider. Born without the ability to wield mana, he’s spent his life dreaming of soaring among the stars and earning the love and respect of the very world that has often discarded him. But everything changes during an unexpected encounter with the mysterious World Spirit, who grants him the power to use magic—and an urgent mission: unite the 5 Races, or risk annihilation at the hands of an unseen enemy. With the clock ticking and the threat of impending doom looming larger every day. He must navigate a landscape divided by ancient rivalries and prejudice or they all Die! Disclaimer* The Mc will not be a soft heart person and will end up having to fight, kill and con his way through everything. The path he takes could be either demon or saint. He trying to unite the world and he will have to get his hands bloody.

Kaizen Vale, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary world, awakens in a void where gods dictate his fate through a mysterious system. Faced with 100 perilous missions—ranging from personal growth to moral dilemmas and chaotic, god-designed trials—Kaizen is challenged to survive a brutal journey where every choice reshapes his destiny. With newfound powers like Ki Control, a sharp wit, and a burning desire to unravel the truth behind his predicament, Kaizen ventures into a world teeming with adventurers, towering wolf-men, cunning elves, and the ever-present threat of death. Each mission brings him closer to the ultimate prize: ascension to godhood. But as Kaizen navigates treacherous alliances, battles monstrous foes, and confronts the darker corners of his own morality, he must decide if the cost of becoming the Almighty is worth the sacrifice. Will he rise to godhood, or will the system break him before he reaches the end? The clock is ticking, and the system waits for no one.

For Aarav, life is a blur of monotony—endless days at his desk, chasing a theory that may be nothing more than a wild guess. But everything changes when an infection, one that’s been silently spreading, erupts into chaos. The newsroom becomes ground zero as the outbreak tears through the city, forcing Aarav and his colleague to flee for their lives. Trapped in a building now overrun with the infected, left with no escape and no certainty. The clock is ticking, and the horrors outside threaten to consume him at every turn. Will he survive long enough to find a way out, or will the relentless spread of the infection be the end of him?

Ethan Cromwell, the youngest millionaire, has been thrown 30 years into the past—three years before the launch of Ascension Online, a VR game destined to prepare humanity for an alien invasion. Sent back by the mysterious artifact known as the Hourglass of Time, Ethan now carries the weight of his regrets and the knowledge of what’s to come. With a second chance to fix his mistakes and protect the people he loves, Ethan will rise above his past failures and fight for a better future.

[An apocalypse is a revelation: seeing something which has been hidden...From the Greek word, Apokálypsis, which means "lifting of the veil", or finding out something secret... Used in everyday speech, it usually means “the end of the world”, based off of its religious use.] - Wikipedia Waking up at the beginning of the apocalypse was not the worst thing happening to our MC. He not only did not remember a thing, but was also somewhat impaired. Navigating through dilapidated streets filled with questionable sand, he picks up a friend. Meeting a group of survivors and getting his own ability wasn't too bad either. However, he was experiencing a growing headache. 'Hey! Stop being gay with me!' Every time his friend gets an inch, he craves a mile; what's the matter with that clingy fellow? Both MC and ML straight, mutual bending, shou perspective / perspective of MC and ML, they will probably be a reversible couple…, love interest falls in love first, more on the romance side. WARNING: SWEARING, BLOODY, GORE

Liam Noah’s life was stolen, his legacy tarnished, and his name cursed by the one person he once trusted most—his brother. Now, armed with a Merchant System and a second chance, he’s not going to save the world. No. This time, it’s all about revenge, power, and making his brother pay. The Merchant System grants Liam the ability to buy, sell, and trade goods, powers, and opportunities, but every advantage comes with a price. With a 10 million MSP debt, the clock is ticking, and every transaction, whether he’s selling enchanted artifacts or dealing in forbidden spells, must bring him closer to freedom—or doom. The Founding Fathers Academy of Arcane and Science is the most prestigious school in the Union Colonies, and it’s where Liam’s new story begins. It's a world of brilliant minds, dangerous rivals, hidden conspiracies, and monumental discoveries.

Under the threat of getting destroyed, Ark(a planet near the asteroid belt) sends a messenger to Earth to ask for help and possibly form an alliance. Ark holds Earth in high regard yet when the Arkian messenger arrives, her whole view of Earth is shattered. With no way to return to her planet as her ship has been damaged beyond repair, and no way to contact home, she is forced to adapt to whatever Earth throws at her while trying to figure things out. However, the clock is ticking. Unknown to the Earthlings, the inhabitants of the planet threatening Ark are known to be greedy and will not stop at Ark. Earth will have to enter the fray one way or another.

In a coastal city, Eiko Yamori goes to the beach to kill herself, but before she does she finds the body of a boy buried under the sand. When she digs him out, the two discover that he has no memories of his own. Eiko makes it her mission to help him rediscover his memories. As they do the two are targetted by the evil forces that have been roaming around their city. Can they survive?

Title: Ascension Rewritten Synopsis: Ren Karsten was one of the last survivors of humanity’s decade-long war against the gods of Ascendant Realms, a hyper-immersive MMORPG that merged with reality. After humanity’s defeat, Ren fell in battle—only to awaken five years in the past, before the game was even released. Armed with his memories, knowledge of hidden classes, rare items, and monster weaknesses, Ren resolves to rewrite the future. But this time, his journey isn’t just about survival—it’s about mastering the game’s secrets, gathering allies, and preparing for the divine war before it begins. As Ren delves deeper into the game, uncovering its mysteries and exploiting its weaknesses, he learns that even the gods may have hidden vulnerabilities. Can Ren outplay fate and turn humanity’s greatest failure into its greatest triumph? The clock is ticking, and the gods are watching.

When Emma's whirlwind romance with Malik, the enigmatic heir to an Arabian throne, ended in heartbreak, she thought their story was over. But five years later, now a renowned artist and a single mother of secret twins, Emma is thrust back into Malik's world. Malik, bound by duty and an arranged marriage to Princess Amina, never stopped loving Emma. As political unrest threatens the kingdom and secrets from the past resurface, Malik must fight against tradition, betrayal, and his own heart to reclaim the love he lost. Will their love survive the sands of time, or will the weight of duty and hidden truths tear them apart forever? In this tale of second chances and forbidden desires, the heart of a kingdom hangs in the balance.

Full of face slapping! The slaps are so hard that you will feel and hear the echoing of the slaps! Time is always fleeting. But what if the sands of time could be grasped in one's hand? Marvin is a senior high school boy that has awakened but lacks an ability. In a world where weakling is handled as the strong wished, Marvin was bullied regularly. But one day, he awakened a Gaming System and obtained the attribute of time!!!!!! Ever Since that day, he climbed his way to the heavens. This is Marvin's adventure from being bullied to the peak of life. Beauties from all walks of life will fall in his embrace; be it a teacher, models, or a demonic vixen. This is the story of Marvin, the godly gentleman conquering beauties, creating his harem, and becoming the absolute ruler of all! ------- Hiatus till April 10 Check out my other novel: Gaming Sword Magician!

The sky shattered like glass, raining down shards of time that forever altered Aethoria. In the aftermath of this cosmic cataclysm, known as the Shattering, a select few were cursed—or blessed—with the ability to manipulate time itself. Among them is Elden Vortis, who never sought such power. Caught in the tangled threads of time, Elden must learn to harness his abilities while navigating a reality teetering on the edge of collapse. But Elden isn't alone. A sinister force is hunting those with temporal powers, their motives hidden in the shadows. As visions of possible futures plague him, Elden finds himself at the center of a cosmic game, pursued by enemies he barely comprehends. With the clock ticking—and sometimes stopping—he must uncover the truth about his abilities and his family's mysterious past. With unlikely allies by his side—each harboring secrets of their own—Elden races against a clock that doesn't always tick forward.

Naoto, a weary Tokyo man, arrives late to a party after working to exhaustion. However, as the night unfolds, he experiences a strange, disorienting shift, finding himself in a medieval town that feels foreign and unreal. Surrounded by surreal sights and cryptic warnings from a mysterious figure, Naoto struggles to tell whether he’s caught in a drunken hallucination or something far more sinister. Hoping to wake up from this bizarre dream. Naoto is left questioning if he will ever return to his old life, or if this unsettling new world has become his reality. What mysteries are laying ahead of him? [Dark Fantasy]

In a world besieged by monstrous creatures, humanity faces extinction. A mysterious force subjects people to a harrowing survival test, thrusting them into a deadly game where strength and resilience determine their fate. Among the reluctant participants is Carmen Varrs, a shy and anxious individual with no apparent combat skills. Through pure "willpower" and dumb luck, he manages to make it through the tests unharmed. . . . "Skill received... Hourglass."

In a bustling town filled with mysteries, aging detective James navigates through a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. He finds only more mysteries and clues no matter where he turns to look. The clock ticks down as the situation grows more dire by the day. As the truth unfolds, James must race against time to uncover the identity of the real killer before they strike again.

Ajax drifts through life, bored and aimless, until the sand claims him. A scarab of shimmering grains drags him into an ancient system that bends time and forces him to write contracts that change lives. The rules are simple: succeed, and the contract fulfills its promise. Fail, and Ajax pays the price.

In the endless desert of the Great Abyss, ruthless warlord Zhan Arkheis carves a bloody path to power, sacrificing cities and harvesting souls to fuel his dark ambitions. When he seizes ancient artifacts known as amplifiers, their whispers awaken visions of a lost civilization and a looming force—the Architect of the Abyss, a godlike entity tied to the desert’s buried secrets. As Zhan’s power grows, so does the toll on his army, his second-in-command Arkos, and his own sanity. Haunted by shadowy remnants and pursued by Nyrah’s relentless armies, Zhan must confront the amplifiers’ true purpose: they are not tools of conquest but keys to a cycle of destruction orchestrated by the Architect. Will Zhan break the cycle—or become its next pawn?

In the vast and volatile world of Aetheris, where ancient magic and long-forgotten technologies intertwine, the balance of power is governed by deities of old and the secrets buried beneath the earth. As ancient factions vie for control, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Erian, a young man with a past shrouded in mystery, stumbles upon a powerful relic that could shape the course of history, but this fragment of power harbors a dangerous secret that threatens to unravel everything. With power struggles erupting across the land, secret orders plotting in the shadows, and alliances shifting like sand, no one can predict who will rise, who will fall, or what sacrifices will be required to protect the fragile peace. In a world where the gods themselves may be plotting and men are driven by ambition, survival is never guaranteed. As the world's fate teeters on the edge of destruction, those who hold power must face their own demons and the weight of their decisions. The path ahead is uncertain, and the very fabric of Aetheris may be torn apart by forces beyond anyone's control. A journey of magic, warfare, and political intrigue unfolds, and every choice will have its consequences, but who will ultimately survive the coming storm?