One Last Gift Book

Kian has spent his life in the shadows of Eldrinth, a city of gold and filth where the rich feast in gilded halls while the poor starve in the gutters. An orphan with no name worth remembering, he has survived by being quick, clever, and invisible. But Kian is not like other beggars. He has always sensed things others could not—the way the wind whispers secrets, the way shadows stretch toward him, the way locks open at his touch without a key. He dismissed it as luck. Until the night he was cornered by the city guards, and power erupted from within him—hurling men aside with a force that should not exist. Magic is forbidden in Eldrinth. The Godmarked, those born with unnatural gifts, are hunted and erased from history. Now, the King’s Magi have heard the whispers of a boy who should not exist, and they will not rest until he is found. With the kingdom’s most ruthless hunters on his trail, Kian must decide: keep running, or fight for the power that was never meant to be his? Because deep in the heart of Eldrinth, beyond the reach of kings and priests, an ancient power stirs. And it is waiting for him.

Darkness rules the land since the sacred order of the Paladin vanished for to the point their tales are now but legends and none now live who’ve seen a Paladin let alone known someone who has. Maybe they never really existed but if they do the people of Arcadia Nine could really use their help. This is the tale of a young man who chooses that weather they are real or not he was done being pushed around and would from this point forward stand up against the darkness.

In a world where suicide is considered salvation, Clara refuses to give in. The Sweepers hunt down anyone who resists, enforcing a brutal law: If you can't do it, we will. But what started as a movement fueled by bored billionaires spirals into something far darker. Clara uncovers a chilling secret—humanity’s extinction was never the end goal. The real plan? A new race of AI-enhanced beings, designed to replace mankind forever. With the last remnants of free will slipping away, Clara must decide: Destroy the AI overlords, even if humanity is already erased? Or risk becoming part of a race with absolutely no free will.

In a world of advanced technology and ancient traditions, jōki—a powerful energy fueled by emotions—determines one’s strength. Those who can wield it gain extraordinary abilities, while those who cannot are left to live in the shadows, able to sense jōki but never use it. Luka Viazemsky is different. Born without emotions, he cannot perceive or harness jōki, making him an outcast. Bullied and shunned, he struggles to understand concepts of right and wrong. But everything changes the day he is pushed off a cliff—an accident that should have ended his life. Rescued by a mysterious man, Luka learns he is not alone in his suffering. The man, too, was cursed with a life without emotions, yet he possessed something rare—a unique form of jōki that did not require emotions to manifest. Taking Luka under his wing, the stranger trains him before passing down his extraordinary power, unknowingly painting a target on Luka’s back. Now, armed with an ability he barely understands and hunted by those who seek to claim it, Luka must navigate a world that has never accepted him. As he fights to master his newfound strength and blend in with those who once rejected him, he discovers a far greater threat—the Xeno, an alien race that looms over humanity’s future. With enemies closing in, Luka embarks on a dangerous journey to find his missing sister, uncover the secrets of jōki, and confront the dark forces that will stop at nothing to control his power.

An epic and every-growing anthology! A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor.  Demons test their prison seals... Witches gather seeking chaos and anarchy... Monsters are on the march under strange and unknown banners... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to return... Our story is told through the eyes of approx. 15 characters, starting with a knight by the name of Bastion Ridder who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by forces that no one seemed to see coming, and he must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that he doesn't become the one last knight... With classes like "Dragon Slaying 101" and "Goblin Battle Tactics" Bastion knew that this would be no small feat... It all started so well, but eventually everyone falls...Be it in love or war. Or even the classroom! Knights & Mages. Dragons & Goblins. Spirits & Demons & Witches And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? lose one last knight? -----

Synopsis: If a game starts controlling you, can you survive? Aryan Verma, a pro eSports gamer, is the undisputed champion of the world's best VR MMORPG game, "Overlord’s Arena." But one day, he receives a mysterious VR headset from an unknown company. Out of curiosity, he wears it, and the game begins… literally! But there's a twist: Game Over = Real Death! Quests must be completed, or the System will eliminate him! NPCs aren’t just codes; they think like real humans! Real-world Impact – Every action in the game affects reality!

When the rebellious youngest son of a multi - million dollars company in the city gets sent to another city in the country - hours from home to complete his high school education as punishment, meets his orphaned and maltreated long lost childhood sweetheart, and saviour, barely managing to survive and continue her education with a partial memory loss and a horrifying past that made her fear almost every one, the bumpy road to winning her trust and love begins. How is Michael going to deal with the truth of his family having a hand in her parents' death and their insistence on her not being good enough for him, with them being keen on keeping them apart? Is he going to continue with his rebellion and keep protecting her from his family and other enemies that kept rising along the journey? Or give up on his love? How will he keep Stella when she regains her memories and remembers he had ignored her pleas for his help when her mother had been lying in her own blood, dying from when his older brother had knocked her over with his car? With the final blow of the unexpected truth of his birth and inheritance rights, will he be able to find his biological parents and his twin sisters? " I WILL BE POSTING THIS STORY ON RoyalRoad.Com." https://www.royalroad.com/profile/655444/fictions.

Jin is transferred to a world of superhuman. This world also have gifted people who hold superpower. How will Jin survive and thrive to get a place he deserves in this world with genius and gifted person everywhere. How will Jin live in a academy full of competition will jin be able to make a place for himself and find a position he diserve. or he will be lost in the competition. This is my first original novel. the cover do not belong to me.

Sophie Ortiz has had to grow up much faster than most 18 year-old girls in New York City. With an alcoholic step- father and a mother in constant financial distress, Sophie carries a heavy burden that forces her to juggle school, work, family and friendships – leaving little time for herself.  So when a handsome stranger walks into her life one summer afternoon, she flushes, her heart skips a beat, and… she dismisses him, thinking she doesn’t have the time for a relationship. But her heart and his persistence convince her otherwise. Sophie is about to come of age, and in so doing will learn a painful, heartbreaking lesson – that monsters are indeed real, and the scariest ones are those with whom you share your heart."

"Feeling like you don't belong in a place is one thing, but actually knowing that the life you're living isn't yours is entirely different. Everything around you feels alien, from your name to your body, even your parents. This is what Amaris must face after waking up in a hospital in South Korea, with only the memory of her true name and her language, Spanish. Unable to understand anything, she must try to adapt to this new life while trying to figure out who she was before and where her original body is, all without being able to share her secret with anyone."

Holly Von Heist as put between a rock and hard place when she is forced to choose between her family and the man she loves flowing her heart she leaves a child home to fight for the love she feels for the man she loves and plans to build a life with the question is will it be as she wants it or will it be the worst mistake of her life .....

A boy with unknown origins appears in a cave, completely abandoned. And whether it be from fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, he comes across Krieus; the dark dragon. Who is currently on the run from the dragon empire. He decides to take Areon under his wing even though it’s ridiculously risky. Since dragons are unanimously hated world-wide. There is basically no where he can take this child without them being hated together. But at least they have each other, right? And the big strong dragon can protect the little munchkin… That’s only the case most of the time. Because where Krieus just wants to live a quiet life, Areon is always answering the call of life-threatening adventure.

Selene Mooncrest, the Luna of the Silverthorn Pack, was married to Lucian Silvershade, his father's Beta, as per her father's dying wish. Though it was a forced marriage, Lucian unable to let go of his obsession, claimed her as his own. However, everything changed when Damien Blackthorn, the outcasted Lycan Alpha, set his sights on Silverthorn. Lucian being gone for a year when returned from the war Selene feared living her nightmares...again but this time, something was changed. They say that the fight was over but she realized her fight was far from over. Selene felt the ground beneath her tremble. The decision had been made for her, but she was about to face the consequences of a choice that she never made. Will Selene be able to escape Lucian's claws? or Damien's arrival change the course of Selene's fate? Will she be able to find love in the midst of her miseries, or will she become a pawn in this deadly game? Read on to witness Selene's battle for survival, freedom, and maybe even love. ___*___*___*___ Tropes: Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Grumpy x Sunshine Strangers to lovers Smut

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

Two brothers, one blind and the other a monster got their lives ruined because of the strongest witch humanity has ever seen. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm the protagonists seek revenge against all those who ruined their childhood peace and will go to any extremes to accomplish their goals.

Step into the shadows of 'The Storytellar's Tales', where magic, mystery, and terror await. 'The Massacre's Shadow', the first instalment in this gripping series, weaves a dark and sinister narrative that will leave you breathless. A stormy night, a deranged serial killer mage, and a massacre that shatters the world of magic. Years later, three survivors reunite at a prestigious magic academy, each hiding a secret agenda that could change the course of their lives - and the fate of the magical realm. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of love, betrayal, and trauma, the past threatens to consume them. Will they uncover the truth behind the massacre, or will the shadows of their history destroy them? Dive into 'The Massacre's Shadow', a heart-pounding fantasy thriller that combines magic, suspense, and intrigue. But be warned: once you enter this world, there's no turning back. *Trigger Warning* This story contains mature themes, graphic content, and explicit violence, including: - Emotional and physical torture - Graphic violence and gore - Mature themes and situations - Explicit content and strong language Reader discretion is advised. If you are easily disturbed by graphic content or have experienced trauma, please proceed with caution.

This tells the story of Lyra, an orphan living within the Red Crescent Pack, where her lack of a wolf has made her a target for abuse and scorn. Unbeknownst to the pack, Lyra harbors a powerful secret: a magnificent white wolf, a gift from the Moon Goddess, hidden deep within her. She keeps this extraordinary gift concealed, praying for a chance to escape her harsh reality and find happiness. Her deepest desire is to find her mate, a bond that she hopes will finally bring her the love and acceptance she craves.

Although many saw that young man as just another 'Gift Zero', few knew the secret he was hiding - something no one could ever have imagined. The one many despised, considered incapable of changing the world, actually not only possessed a Gift, but had one of the most powerful ones the world has ever known. However, after an incident that marked his life, he made the difficult decision to give up his Gift and give it to one of the two people he met at the orphanage where he lived. New chapters are released 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities—Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

Seventeen-year-old Chase Martinez lives life on the edge: skipping classes, pulling reckless pranks, and burning bridges. But when a car accident takes his life, he's offered an extraordinary deal: go back three months and fix his mistakes, or face the same tragic end for good. But there's a twist: he wakes up in the body of Chloe Martinez, a female version of himself, with everyone believing she's always existed. As he navigates her life, he begins to uncover strange clues that suggest there’s more to his return than just a second chance. Trapped in Chloe’s body, Chase must repair relationships and unravel the mystery of why he was brought back—before time runs out.

Narrator: The birth of a hero, a savior and a future ruler who will help reunite other nations. Also it would create both a new nation and a new kingdom as well. She will not only be doing that. She will also reunite with her long lost son. She will also be breaking a dark curse. She will reunite with her parents. She will also be doing all of that while she’s pregnant with her second child. But her first child with her husband as well. She will also have her husband other wife helping her as well. Also they will have to protect not only her son Henry. But there son Orhan through her husband’s first wife as well. She will also have the help from her father Prince Charming as well. They have a lot to protect. But they know they have to do everything in their power to not only protect their family. But also save their family as well. Let the journey begin. Once upon a time…..

Narrator: Today is the day when the whole world is going to change for the better. But there will be challenges ahead for everyone but as long as they stick together then nothing is impossible.

The world of Genetica is set in a dystopian future where genetic experimentation has spiraled out of control. A global organization known as The Gene Council oversees the genetic manipulation of humans, attempting to craft a superior race known as the Homo Novus. However, the project has resulted in the creation of unpredictable genetic mutations in the younger generation, giving rise to extraordinary powers, but at a cost. The mutant teens, called Genetica, are feared and hunted by the government, branded as dangerous and unstable. These teens have been pushed to the brink, forced into hiding or captured for use as weapons by the Gene Council. As the world’s political and social systems begin to break down, a rebellion led by these mutants is on the rise, threatening to overthrow the very foundation of society.

I have always wanted a more enjoyable and less monotonous life such as the video games that I love so much for, I will only turn off my console to leave my room a bit but my head is spinning and some memories go through my mind, that happens when you pass days playing without sleep ... Who is the gloomy-looking girl and why am I here? What happened in my room, did I really die? I live my adventures with my groupmates who do not stop getting me in trouble in this world full of beasts, monsters, gods and who knows what other things. "Kamel leave her alone!" "Shayna, stop yelling about everything!" "Why is everything attacking us ?! I want to go back, I can't bear to stay here anymore!"

Third book of Impossible Forget about You. After Alex's recovery, Gabriela begins to have nightmares about what happened, which will be a problem for her pregnancy. The problems, however, don’t disappear and will continue to haunt the couple. Gabriela's family and Alex's will keep an eye on her to prevent anything from happening to her. What will happen to the couple? Will Gabriela control her anxiety again as she did before Alex came back?

Nate was cheated on by his wife. He turned to his in-laws but they saw nothing wrong. They supported their daughter for wanting a better life with one of the strongest gifted bachelors in the city. However, what happens when that bachelor is Nate’s cousin? Before he could get a hang of this betrayal, he was suddenly arrested for the death of his parents. Nate, a powerless man was subjected to misery but then misery catapulted him in a storm of mysteries. Will he be able to navigate all this or will he perish?