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The Server's Chronicle: A Fantasy Of Faith

Senior Server Felix stood at the front of the church, his voice steady and solemn as he greeted the congregation. “Our help is in the name of the Lord,” he intoned. “Who made Heaven and Earth,” the people responded in unison, their voices matching his reverent tone. “Today, we initiate new members into this divine and holy Order,” Felix continued. “Today, we welcome new brethren into the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.” At the back of the church, Louis sat on one of the few single chairs, his posture slightly slouched as his focus remained on a sheet of music in his hands. The title read, "Brightest and Best – Key of A-flat." 'Why didn’t Gramps give me an F or G? A-flat is so difficult, and I only have three days to finish it,' he grumbled silently, his brow furrowing in frustration. But he dared not voice his complaints. He could already imagine his grandfather assigning him even more difficult pieces—F-sharps and endless A-flats—as punishment. From the front of the church, a serene voice called out, “Harry! Step forward!” Louis glanced up, momentarily pulled from his inner musings. His eyes landed on a girl stepping forward from the pews. She had black hair neatly styled in a bun and striking green eyes that seemed to shine with warmth and composure. Dressed in a modest brown dress and black sandals, with a rosary resting gracefully around her neck, she exuded a calm, dignified presence. Her tanned skin and graceful demeanor only added to the aura of reverence surrounding her, befitting an Altar server. 'Sigh,' Louis thought as he brushed a hand through his white hair, his blue eyes softening with a mix of admiration and envy. 'I wonder what it’s like to be an Altar server. They all seem so pure and divine… and powerful.' Just as he returned his attention to his music, a calm, gentlemanly voice spoke beside him. “You could also be an Altar server, if you’re interested.” “Huh?” Louis blurted out, snapping his head to the side. But no one was there. “What in the name of Jesus is going on here?” he muttered, glancing nervously around. “At least you know my name,” the voice replied again, seemingly amused. “What?” Louis whispered, his heart beginning to race. "I'm certain you will be a good server," the voice said, calm yet enigmatic. Louis narrowed his eyes, still searching for its source. "Who are you?" "I have many personalities. I have many names," the voice replied with an air of mystery. "It’s your choice which one you accept." "You’re not making any sense," Louis muttered, growing more unsettled. "Blessed are those who have not seen but believed…" Before Louis could respond, his vision blurred, and the world around him seemed to melt away. He jolted awake, gasping for air. His hands clutched the crumpled sheet of music, its corners bent from his restless grip. His head teetered precariously over the edge of his bed, a faint ache in his neck reminding him of the awkward position he’d been in. "Holy Mother of Jesus!" he exclaimed as he lost his balance, tumbling off the bed in a heap of blankets and scattered papers.
JuniKelv_ · 2.2K Views

Le Vœu du Néant ( FR ) : "Kyomu no Negai"

Le Néant n’est pas un simple lieu, c’est une autre dimension, une réalité déformée et inaccessible à la plupart des êtres humains. Ce monde absurde et chaotique semble engloutir tout ce qu’il touche, annihilant les frontières entre le vivant et le mort, le possible et l’impossible. Pour y accéder, il existe trois voies principales : la téléportation naturelle provoquée par le Néant lui-même, des machines spécialement conçues pour l’explorer, mais accessibles uniquement par l’armée magique, et enfin, des failles dimensionnelles créées aléatoirement, souvent dangereuses et instables. Le Néant est une zone de mystères, un endroit que l’humanité cherche à comprendre et à exploiter, mais il reste impénétrable et terrifiant. Jusqu’à présent personne n’est revenu du Néant sans aucune séquelles. Au centre de ce chaos, une légende perdure, celle de l’Obu : une orbe magique capable d’exaucer 1 souhait, brisant les codes de l’imagination ainsi pouvant offrir un pouvoir qui pourrait changer le cours du monde. L’armée magique, obsédée par ce mythe, cherche à envoyer des escadrons dans le Néant, des magiciens entraînés pour naviguer dans cet endroit et rapporter des informations, dans l’espoir de découvrir cette orbe légendaire. C’est dans ce contexte qu’évoluent Hikaru et Taiyo, deux garçons qui vivent dans un petit village isolé, caché au cœur des bois. Leur vie semblait parfaite, jusqu’à ce qu’ils découvrent une vérité bouleversante : leur village a été dévoré par le Néant le jour de leur naissance. Quinze ans plus tard, le Néant les a recrachés dans le monde normal, les ramenant dans une réalité qu’ils ne reconnaissent plus. Leur découverte de leur passé déclenche une série d’événements tragiques qui les forcent à fuir. L’armée magique, ayant pris connaissance de leur origine, traquent chaque habitant, cherchant à les capturer pour les utiliser dans des expériences visant à exploiter leur connexion avec le Néant. Déterminés à comprendre ce qui leur est arrivé et à découvrir la vérité sur leur village, les deux garçons se lancent dans une quête dangereuse et imprévisible, où ils vont découvrir, apprendre et exploiter la magie. Leur objectif est clair, ils doivent accéder au Néant, pénétrer au cœur de cette dimension dévastée et trouver l’Obu avant que l’armée magique ne mette la main sur eux.
Arseun · 1.7K Views

unrecognizable

Theo Greene is the kind of person everyone on campus seems to know—and like. A sophomore theater major with a passion for helping others and dancing, Theo lives his life with an open heart and an open mind. Whether it’s helping his classmates rehearse lines, offering snacks during late-night study sessions, or smiling at strangers in the dining hall, Theo believes that kindness is its own kind of magic. But his optimism is put to the test when Caleb Rivera walks into his life—or rather, into their shared dorm room. Caleb, a junior, who for some reason is still living on campus and is getting paired with Sophomores for dorms, is a chemical engineering major and the university’s star soccer player, is Theo's polar opposite in every way. Known for his smoldering (tangled getting to me bro) good looks, sharp jawline, and piercing gaze, Caleb is as popular as he is unapproachable. He keeps most people at arm’s length, speaking only when necessary and letting his reputation do the talking. Rumors swirl about his cold demeanor—some say he’s arrogant, others claim he’s a serial killer. The truth? Caleb just doesn’t care enough to correct them, he's just a chill guy. Theo quickly discovers that Caleb’s standoffishness isn’t limited to strangers. Caleb ignores him whenever possible, leaving their dorm in chaos, coming and going without explanation, and offering little more than gruff one-word responses to Theo's friendly gestures. It’s a frustrating dynamic, especially for someone like Theo, who is just trying to be nice. The only time Caleb shows a hint of warmth is when he’s with his two younger brothers, Jake and Lucas, one of a freshman and the other a sophomore and one of Theo's good friends. Theo watches with curiosity and envy as Caleb transforms around them—his sharp edges softening, his rare smile breaking through the facade. It’s clear he loves his brothers fiercely, even if he keeps the rest of the world at bay. Determined to crack the mystery of Caleb Rivera, Theo starts to notice things that don’t add up. The way Caleb’s eyes linger when he thinks no one’s looking. The rare moments of quiet vulnerability, like when Caleb flips through an old, well-worn journal or stares out the window, lost in thought. And then there’s the night Theo overhears Caleb defending him to a group of students mocking his kindness. That moment changes everything. Theo's curiosity turns into something deeper—an unshakable desire to understand Caleb, to figure out why he’s built such high walls around himself. Despite Caleb’s icy demeanor, Theo refuses to give up. He starts leaving small acts of kindness for Caleb to stumble upon: a cup of coffee on a stressful morning, ironing his shirts, or a note of encouragement slipped into one of Caleb’s textbooks. At first, Caleb brushes them off, but slowly, begrudgingly, he starts to let his guard down. What starts as awkward exchanges about soccer games and theater projects evolves into something deeper—confessions of childhood dreams, fears, and the weight of expectations. Theo learns that Caleb’s coldness isn’t born of arrogance but of pain—an armor forged by betrayal and heartbreak. Caleb, in turn, discovers that Theo's kindness is not a naïve veneer but a choice—a strength rooted in his own battles with loneliness and rejection. As their connection grows, so do the challenges they face. Caleb’s popularity puts them under the microscope of campus gossip, and misunderstandings threaten to drive a wedge between them. Theo struggles with his own insecurities, wondering if he can ever be enough for someone like Caleb, while Caleb wrestles with the fear of letting someone in only to lose them. Through it all, Theo finds himself falling for the boy who once seemed incapable of love, and Caleb discovers that maybe he doesn’t hate everyone after all. This is unrecognizable by yours truly.
Chloe_Bryant · 215 Views

wedges of life

*Prologue* As sunset painted the horizon, the family of four embarked on their journey, excitement radiating from the car. Twin sisters Emma and Emily chattered in the backseat, their contrasting personalities shining through. Emma, the introverted twin, was selective with her words, only opening up around family, while Emily bubbled with enthusiasm. Jack turned to engage the girls, oblivious to the speeding car ahead. Tragedy struck without warning. Screeching tires, shattered glass, and chaos engulfed them. The car crashed, sending Emma flying out of the vehicle. When dust settled, Jack and Sarah lay motionless, their lives slipping away. Emily, dazed and terrified, frantically searched for Emma, but she vanished. Unbeknownst to Emily, Emma's fate took a mysterious turn. A bystander, witness to the accident, rushed to her aid, whisking her away to an uncertain destiny. Was Emma truly saved, or did her rescue herald a new era of challenges? *Eight Years Later* Emily thrived in a world of privilege, surrounded by loving adoptive parents. She blossomed into a confident, outgoing young woman, encircled by close friends. Yet, the ache of losing her twin lingered, fueling her relentless quest to reunite. But how could she find someone existing beyond her realm? Meanwhile, Emma's life veered drastically. In a futuristic metropolis, advanced technology and alternate dimensions converged. Under a scientist's guidance, Emma navigated wonders and hardships, forging an unrecognizable identity.
Queenniffy · 1.7K Views

Don Alessandro's Obsession

MATURE CONTENT: No rape element or non-consensual sex. Rivalry, death, bloodbath, massacres; in that order - the war between the Italian Mafia and the Russian Mafia was not a smooth sailing. Alessandro Ruffo, who had just taken over from the former Don of the Italian Mafia, finds himself wedged between enemies who hunted for his blood and would do anything to have the Italian mafia empire taken away from him. Regardless, Alessandro was strong enough to take them down and is recorded as the mob boss with the most kills. However, Aless’ strength wavers when a weakness, in the form of an eighteen-year-old autistic girl, walks into his life. Swan Skylar, the younger sister of the man who ran away with his money, becomes Alessandro's newest obsession and his weakness. When his enemies figured this out, Swan's life is put in danger and Aless must do everything in his power to protect her even if it meant accepting defeat at the hands of his enemies ~ “I will–I will serve you in place of what my brother owes you.” Alessandro relaxes into his sitting stance, regarding her in a mesmerizing gaze. “How so?” His gruff tone resounded in his enormous office. “I–I can help you wash the dishes or wash your clothes or clean your shoes or—” She is interrupted by Alessandro suddenly jerking onto his feet and ambling towards her in a polished stance. “Raise your head.” Alessandro's command is calm and relaxing. When she doesn't respond, Alessandro takes her chin in his delicate fingers and tilts it up slowly until she meets his gaze. He stared dreamily at her bright, sparkling blue eyes and whispered gruffly, “What is your name, amore mio?” “Swan.” She responded softly. “Alright, Swan. How about serving me with something different? Take for instance, your body.” WARNING: The female protagonist of this novel is autistic and might display the behavior of an eight-year-old.
Tamara_Love_1658 · 1.5K Views

Sword of the Lycan King

a young woman named Ashley Vega finds herself at the center of a destiny she never asked for. Born under the auspicious Full Red Moon, Ashley is destined to be the Crescent Moon, the legendary sword of the Alpha King. However, her true identity has been hidden from her, concealed even from her by the manipulations of fate. Ashley grew up in the Moon Pool Pack, the daughter of the pack's beta, Zach. She was raised alongside Damon, the alpha's son, and Ria, the daughter of the pack's Zeta. The trio shared a bond forged in childhood innocence, unaware of the intricate web of destiny that entwined their lives. On her 18th birthday, Ashley's world shattered when she discovered that Damon, her closest friend and fated mate, had chosen another as his mate: Ria, her friend. Heartbroken and rejected, Ashley's cries to the moon goddess went unanswered, leaving her to face her pain alone. But Ashley's tragedy was only the beginning. A conspiracy against her father led to the massacre of her entire family, sparing only Ashley herself. Demoted to the lowly position of an omega, Ashley's life took a dark turn as she struggled to survive in a pack that had once been her home. Meanwhile, in the royal court of Evernorth, the Alpha Prince Jason mourned the loss of his mate before he ever knew her. Jason, along with his childhood friends Ethan, the Zeta's son, and Merlius, the Beta, formed a tight-knit trio until Merlius's ascent to power drove a wedge between them. When Jason was given a second chance at finding a mate, Ashley's path crossed his in the most unexpected of ways. Near death and desperate, Ashley found herself at the qualifying trials, where Jason saved her life and proclaimed her to be his mate. But her journey was far from over. As Ashley navigates the dangers of the Lycan Kingdom, she must face off against powerful adversaries like Merlius and Ria, who seek to manipulate her for their own ends. But Ashley's connection to Jason and the awakening of an ancient prophecy within her bring her to the brink of her true destiny. Only Jason, the Alpha Prince, holds the key to unlocking Ashley's power and controlling the uncontrollable force within her. As Ashley grapples with her newfound abilities and the dangers that surround her, she must discover the strength within herself to fulfill her destiny as the Crescent Moon and protect the kingdom from the shadows that threaten to consume it.
19roseharrison94 · 4.7K Views

GEEK GIRL QUEEN: Becoming Enchantress In a New World

“What would you do for me, Sir Grimm?” I look over the strapping soldier before me. “You are my queen,” he responds. “I will do anything for you.” A slow smile spreads my lips. “Alright then, take off your armor.” He looks at me with bright blue eyes, like he’s been waiting on this very command a long time coming. The clang of light metal echoes in the room as his chain mail falls away. He stands now in only crimson breeches and battle sandals. His eyes never leave mine for a second. “Divine,” I lift my hand to him, and my fingers settle over his broad chest, tracing a path down the battle scar over his left breast down to abs hard as bricks. My breathing quickens as I feel his heart beat right under my nails. In the former world; the world of Highschool jocks and cheerleaders, and geeks, and weirdos, this utterly beautiful man could never have been mine. I could never have had him. But in this world I do, along with as much men as I could ever want. In this new world, I am Queen and I rule and love unopposed. --- Alessandria Irene Forsythe is transmigrated on the most important day in her highschool social life; Prom Night. She wakes up in an entirely new world. A world like something from her History classes. Horses instead of cars and magic literally in the air. And then she learns she is also queen. A Queen with handmaidens and knights and servants, and this grand new world to rule. It’s a long way up from awkward highschooler. From geek girl to goddess. Best of all is when she learns her dayone and totally unattainable crush from her past life is now a knight in her royal guard. And now, she can have him—in every which way. Alessandria, now Her Royal Majesty, teams up with another unlikely adversary from her past to uncover the truth about what really happened on prom night. But in the meantime, as a wealthy empress with a rocking bod, she is eager and determined to explore her sexuality now that the lows of being a highschool nerd is in the past, first of which is Lance, the amazingly hot jock turned dashing warrior. Between fleeting moments of desire, she is torn. The right thing would be to use her power as Regent to restore the world back to its former state—even if she ends up back in highschool with huge glasses and unable to get all the hot guys. But she doesn’t want that now, does she? Afterall, no one remembers anything from before, except her, their Geek Girl Queen. DAILY UPDATES!!!
Dean_Sahara · 34.3K Views

DRAGON Queen

A Slave. A King. A Coward. A god. And 6 kingdoms. Arlankis, Kronos, Mrygyan, Summer Isle, the Free Nation and Vilandres. The Great War between men and dragons ended with men triumphing over the scaled, fire breathing beasts and with victory came great greed and cruelty as men became kings and princes and noblemen and women. But centuries have passed since the war and a chasm has been wedged between nobles and common people. Years under the reign of terror brought back slave trades and quest for power. Stubborn, hot-headed and the leader of a small gang of slaves, Mare’s only claim in life is that she has the blood of dragons running in her, a notion that remains to be tested, and as such has been chosen to unseat the cruel king of fantastical Arlankis, and bring a new dawn to her people. She is a hero. A hero without a proven claim. But her attempts at heroism backfires when her plan to assassinate the king goes horribly wrong. She is not the hero she wants to be, rather she becomes the king’s slave, chosen to please him at his every whim, a task she loathes with as much intensity as she loathes the king. Her only regret is that her actions have not just condemned her into sex service for the king but her friends, Llod and Veren have been condemned to the same fate, serving noble families of the kingdom. Yet, her journey in the king’s castle is only beginning when an incident happens to truly prove that she is indeed a dragon lord, able to command one of the few dragons remaining after the Great War. This puts her in a new light and Vallezarii, king of Arlankis makes a decision to marry her so that she will give him dragon heirs. To her surprise, she is not the only one bestowed with such powers. Perci, the king’s heir, has secrets of his own that only Mare knows. He is a dragon lord and a captive of his so-called “father”. Like Mare, he seeks freedom from his duties and seeks to unite the 6 kingdoms again, bringing them once more under the reign of dragons. The is the true prophecy; A hero would arise to unite the kingdoms again bring dragons back into power. Whether that hero is Perci or Made remains to be seen. But there are challenges along the way of their quests. First came love: Even though Mare has become the king’s wife, she and Perci can hardly stay away from each other not even after his marriage to the princess of Mrygyan, a union made to merge the nations as one. The consequences of their illicit affair will cost them their position and most possibly their lives and the lives of those they love. Then came betrayal and terror: Slowly, dragons begin to rise again and the want for power is once again an unquenchable taste and every one wants to rise with the dragons, everyone wants a share of the kingdoms and will stop at nothing – even killing to satisfy their desires as long as they seat at the table of a dragon lord. Then came the mystery: Amidst the quest to bring dragons into power, there are others who seek to keep the dynasty of dragons buried. And this opposition come from no one but the long descendants of dragon lord. And with this confusion comes the mystery… A seventh kingdom. The Dragon Seat.
Margaret_Sophia · 5.5K Views

Harana, Isaw, Tamang Tiyempo, At Ikaw (Filipino)

Kontento na sa buhay niya si Donna. Meron na siya ng lahat ng pwedeng hilingin ng isang babae. Hindi siya mayaman at sikat pero meron naman siyang masayang pamilya, supportive na mga kaibigan, stable na trabaho at higit sa lahat, love life. Sa katunayan, limang taon na sila ni Jestoni. Nagtatrabaho ang nobyo niya sa Amerika para sa pamilya nito at para raw sa future nila. Mahirap para kay Donna ang malayo rito pero dahil mahal niya si Jestoni at may tiwala siya rito, tiniis niya ang lahat. Pero basta na lang bumaliktad ang mundo niya nang malaman niya mula sa nanay nito na tinatapos na nila ang relasyon nila dahil nagpakasal na ito sa isang Amerikana para makakuha ng green card. Lahat ng pangarap niya para sa kanilang dalawa ay naglaho at ang mga sakripisyo niya ay nabale-wala. Pakiramdam niya ay pinagkaisahan siya ng mundo. Para sandaling makalimot ay dinala siya ng mga pinsan niya sa isang bar upang panoorin ang paboritong banda ng mga ito—ang papasikat pa lamang na Tough Love. Doon ay nakilala niya ang gitarista na gwapo sana pero snob na si Bob Earvin Montelibano. Ang akala ni Donna ay makakalimot nga siya kahit pansamantala lang pero mukhang pinagkakaisahan yata siya ng tadhana. Nang gabi ring iyon, isang lalaking kapangalan ng ex niya ang nag-propose ng kasal sa nobya nito. Sila dapat iyon kung hindi lang siya nito ipinagpalit sa American dream nito! Nilayasan niya ang mga pinsan sa bar at sa hindi inaasahan ay sinundan siya ni Bob Earvin at sinigurong walang mangyayaring masama sa mga tao sa paligid niya—este sa kanya pala. Doon nagsimula ang friendship nila. And then Bob Earvin asked her out. Hindi iyon inaasahan ni Donna. Pumayag siyang makipag-date dito sa susunod na magkita sila. Pero may iba nang plano si Donna. Nang magkita sila ulit, dalawang taon na ang nakalipas at naghilom na ang sugatan niyang puso. Pumunta uli siya sa bar kung saan nagpe-perform ang Tough Love at hindi hamak na mas sikat na ang mga ito ngayon. Ang akala niya ay nakalimutan na siya ni Bob Earvin. Pero nagulat siya nang basta na lang siya nitong halikan. Para raw iyon sa pang-iindyan niya rito dalawang taon na ang nakararaan.
slightstories · 36.6K Views

The UNKNOWN Father Of My Angel

After the biggest war between the two biggest rival Family had been fired up ay bigla nalang naglaho ang dalawang taong sadyang lagi nalang pinaglalayo ng tadhana. Ang isa ay piniling lumayo, tumahimik at magbagong buhay kasama ang isang milagrong hindi nya ine-expect na darating sa kanyang buhay. Kung baga parang isa itomg malaking bagay na di rin naglaon ay naging malaking parte narin ng kanyang buhay na hindi na matatapatan pa ng kahit na ano pang kayamanan sa buhay... Habang ang isa naman ay naging porsigido sa pagpapanatili ng dinastiya ng kanilang pamilya sa mga larangan ng Business at mundo ng mga Mafia. Hindi na inisip pang magkaroon man lang ng matatamis na sandali sa isang tao habang sya'y nabubuhay. In short 'Boring' ang kanyang buhay, wala syang magagawa kaylangan nyang gawin ang nararapat dahil sya lamang ang inaasahan ng kanyang iniidulong ama na hindi pa pala nya lubos na kilala sa ibang bagay... Till one day their path had crossed its same way again at di maipagkakaila na tila ba'y ang isa ay hindi na maalala pa ang isa dahil sa isang bagay. Habang ang isa naman ay malinaw parin sa alaalang ang taong ito ay minsan ng ginawang tanga ang isang tulad nya ngunit di maitatangging handa syang isakripisyo ang lahat makuha lang sya bandang huli... Ngunit tiyak na magiging mahirap iyon dahil matalik na magkaaway ang kanilang pamilya... So how will it go now? How would he or she able to fight those boundaries which really has the intention to stop them from doing so? Are they still capable of believing that they may deserved what they want and what they need? Will they say also at the end that "Taking all the burden was taking also the will of God?"
lostlaura · 10.7K Views
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