When Does Stefan Turn His Humanity Back On

What Does It Mean to Be a Slayer? Is it the power to cut through monsters or the will to cut through fear? Is it the weight of the crucifix or the burden of the choices it demands? Is the mark of a Slayer found in their strength, or in the lives they leave untouched? Is it to chase a dream, or to wake others from their nightmares? Do you fight to reach a dream, or do you fight because the dream is already lost? When blood stains your blade, does it cleanse the world or taint your soul? Omari does not fight to build a name, but to ensure others do not lose theirs. He lifts his blade not for ambition, but for those too weak to lift themselves. Perhaps to be a Slayer is not to ask what you stand to gain, but what you’re willing to lose. Perhaps it is not the pursuit of power, but the realization that power exists to serve others. Omari does not fear death; he fears a life where he fails to save. For him, the crucifix is not a weapon of ambition but a promise kept to those who cannot protect themselves. What does it mean to be a Slayer? Perhaps to be a Slayer is not to live for a dream, but to die without regret. Perhaps to be a Slayer is not to seek answers, but to shoulder the questions. For Omari, it is all of the above and so much more.

A-list actress Zhou Zizhi suffers an accident, leaving her in a coma for four years. When she wakes up, she’s labeled as a washed-up star. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend He Yueming, who once struggled as a background actor, has risen to become a popular superstar, constantly surrounded by scandals. Paparazzi even catch him entering and leaving a hotel with a mysterious woman. Although the photos are blurry, Zhou Zizhi immediately recognizes the woman as her best friend, An Yiru. Time has changed everything. Zhou Zizhi coldly watches the pair of betrayers and wonders how long their “happily ever after” will last. She plans to quietly live her own life, but things take an unexpected turn when she runs into Yu Ze, the CEO of Lianshen Corporation, the investor for the movie Crossroads in which she stars. From that moment, everything spirals out of her control.

LGBT BL - OMEGAVERSE 18+ Claire Chester, a student who had just moved up to Grade 11, felt that his school life was much better after he was finally recognized by many students as a popular Alpha. He was good at fighting and could also socialize well. However, no one knew the secret behind the popular Claire was actually a recessive Omega who refused to recognize himself as an Omega. Bad memories of when everyone knew his identity made Claire do everything he could to cover up his identity as an Omega and everything went very well. Until he made a mistake when he met a cold Alpha who seemed to be shunned by everyone, Fein Stanford. "Give me your money or I'll beat you up!" Claire ordered Fein. However, Fein instead cornered Claire against the wall and locked the man up. "What's with that face of yours, hmn? Oh what is it, I smell some pretty sweet pheromones in here," he said with a smirk on his face. From that day on, things changed in Claire's life as one annoying Alpha found out his identity. Will Claire be able to mask his identity for much longer? Or is this the beginning of his nightmare with Fein Standford?

What Does It Means To Be A Human  Emdragon the ruthless lord of the frostfall tower, is dispassionate for her inability to go to the human world, and is willing to risk anything to go there. Her wish is granted but in return, she must be reborn as a human. Would she choose to remain undefeated or loose everything to start from nothing . A wish can be granted but it comes with a cost. This is a story of a sealed god becoming Human.. What To Expect: - Slice Of Life  - Slow Burn  - Superheroes  - Badass and Ruthless Villains  - 2 or More Chapters Everyday - Magical Fantasy Setting - Detailed World Building - Unique power system with cultivation  - System - Smart MC  - Dark (Very Dark In most cases) - Tragedy (But not too much) - Strong MC   Note: not every part of the story will always be a happy slice of life, Emma will also still face dangerous people and otherworldly beings, which will make some chapters dark, so every single part of this story has a meaning that aligns with the title, so if you can't stand some dark and horror chapters then this story isn't you cup.... Humanity comes in all types, so I want to tell it in a way that I can... Thanks for reading this note... Join The Discord Here https://discord.gg/k9MA7ZUQGJ If you want to become a Patreon, you can get access to Advance Chapters, AI Arts and other Perks! You can check it out Here -- patreon.com/P_Magno

Regis Polaris, the rogue noble boy who had stood up to noble children, alienating the entire nobility, began to build an immense power. In a world where the Gorgon Empire was closely linked with the federation, enemies against the alliance of kingdoms. Monsters proliferating like cockroaches, enemies lurking on every street corner. Plots aiming to eliminate those who harm their interests. Abandoning the position of heir to Polaris, Regis now has to build a force to protect himself. This idea will take shape under an organization named "Foundation." Regis now held the map of the world in the palm of his hand. "The Foundation will now come into being."

Picture this. Five teenagers with five visions, one of which shows the end of the world, with the only common word being “Aregis”. Between them, they must find the truth and prevent it from happening, at the cost of their lives. In their search, they'll come across a world that won't welcome them with open arms. They'll have to choose between saving the world or surviving. Will you read their story? The story of Humanity?

With the whole globe snowed over, humans are no longer on top of the ladder. Violent aliens have forced humanity into various locations of hiding, and an evil ancient clan reveals itself. Taking control of sanctuaries all over Earth as Mafia Bosses, Dictators, Conquerors, and other forms of leadership, in an attempt to prove which is the strongest amongst them. After being in hiding for three years, humans have begun to acquire "abilities" just from slaying one of these aliens. Shortly after leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two old friends, Katsu and Saku, are matched together not only as an academic team, but choosen by the last surviving "Creator of Humanity". Each one is 'blessed' as the vessels for the universe's contemporary forces and use their unique abilities to achieve their own (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is a female descendant of the greatest 'unknown' Scandinavian sword fighter. After being revealed to about her destined lineage, and the lost "mythical" history of her highly respected grandmother from the Viking/Valkyrie Age, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of her slain grandmother's stolen weapons from a both physically and magically gifted covenant of witches. If you have a beloved purpose you can't live without, do you truly have any freedom? If you have complete freedom to do or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about? [All art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series spotlights coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.

It was started with a harmless request, "Jessica, clear out a room for Zoey, she'll be moving in with us for the time being." Jessica's marriage soon ended when that 'guest' climbed up the ladder, from a guest room downstairs, to Jessica's bedroom, and then, her husband's bed. After losing in the fight for her husband's attention and love, Jessica realized it was time to wear back her garment of dignity and respect. She signed the divorce papers and left the country. Two years later, she returned as the heiress to a conglomerate, but her husband was at the airport, waiting to welcome her home. "When did I say I didn't love you, Jessica?" he asked.

Sophia arrives at Excel College, feeling nervous and out of place. She encounters Riya and her clique, who immediately try to intimidate her.Sophia is bullied by Riya's group. Riya, surprisingly, intervenes, forming an unexpected bond with Sophia.Sophia trips and is about to fall. James, seeing the danger, rescues her, instantly becoming the talk of the college.Riya, despite her initial denial, becomes increasingly jealous of the attention Sophia receives from James.Sophia insists to Riya that she has no feelings for James. However, as James showers her with attention, Sophia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.Riya and James are paired for a dance competition. Riya's frustration with James's inexperience leads to a public argument, further straining their relationship and humiliating Riya.Sophia tries to mend fences between Riya and James, but the damage is done. Riya withdraws from Sophia, hurt and betrayed. Sophia and James, after a series of meaningful encounters, confess their feelings for each other.Sophia grapples with the guilt of keeping her relationship with James a secret from Riya.Sophia eventually confides in Riya about her feelings for James. Riya, initially hurt, eventually accepts their relationship, understanding that true friendship means supporting those you love, even when it's difficult.Sophia and James begin a relationship, facing the challenges of navigating college life, maintaining their friendship with Riya, and overcoming the lingering effects of the past.

As a former special forces officer, Kenneth felt like she could overcome any obstacles or challenges thrown at her. She believed in her skills and her ability to calmly surmount any problem that might come her way, yet even she couldn’t prepare herself to the new world that greeted her after her tragic death. Waking in a body that wasn’t her own and finding herself to be an a country she didn’t recognize that was filled with wondrous marvels she couldn’t even dream to imagine back in her own war infested world. Now in the body of Kenneth Greywater—an 18-year-old girl, the society she finds herself in is divided among three races: Humans, Fera, and Empaths, each with its own role in maintaining the utopian facade. As Kenneth navigates this unfamiliar world with the memories of her past life intact, she enrolls in Torelan, a prestigious academy where students choose between becoming Fighters or Espers. Drawing on her experience as a military veteran, Kenneth opts for the path of a Fighter, hoping to forge a new, fulfilling existence in Caüs. However, her dreams of peace are shattered as she uncovers disturbing truths about the society she now inhabits. Dark secrets lurk beneath the surface, and Kenneth soon finds herself entangled in unexpected conflicts, pitted against her former kin, the humans. As Kenneth struggles to reconcile her new identity and confront the shadows of her past, she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront formidable adversaries. Amidst the turmoil, she finds herself being tested by the newfound love she has for the country, for her friends and the one she comes to like as well as her duty to her own kind. Will Kenneth uncover the secrets that threaten to unravel everything she knows, or will she succumb to the forces determined to maintain the status quo? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This story is a romance but it'll focus a lot more on the action aspect of the novel in the beginning. It will be a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth it in the end.

You should suffer since you choose me......

a young girl of 16 in search of fun and fears before she turns 18

When Shree's fiancé left Shree and married her sister in the wedding mandap, the world also blamed Shree and questioned her character. When everyone was pointing fingers at Shree, Bhagya Jaidev extended his hand to hold Shree's hand. Bhagya has no one in this world. She is an orphan. She has started her business on her own. Despite all this, Bhagya was completely alone in this world. But seeing Shree helpless in the mandap, he saw his own image in Shree somewhere. Tied in an unwanted relationship, how will Bhagya and Shree maintain their marriage? To know more

we often find people saying "we only know love when we loose it". i often heard it just as a simple phase and never actually sat still to let it sink in till now when it all makes sense. We often find people saying that "HATE" is the emotion that burns with the brightest flame but little do we know "GUILT" and "LONGING" are the emotions that can drive a person through hell alive. "PEOPLE" the word itself is more complex than it seems to be . people themselves prove to be a very complicated creation made but when ignited with the touch of emotions they drive their own fates and stories which in return the other people find interesting.

Twenty years after a global nuclear war destroyed everything, humanity has vanished from Earth. Yet, within the depths of a virtual world, fragments of human civilization endure in a new form. Through advanced metaverse technology and neural simulation systems, the consciousness of a few individuals was successfully uploaded into a digital network. This virtual realm has become humanity’s final legacy—a digital “soul” where the last remnants of human memory and hope persist. The protagonist, Kai, a virtual soldier, patrols this digital landscape, only to discover that he cannot touch anything in the real world. Faced with the mysteries of his origin, the intangibility of reality, and fragmented memories, he realizes that he is nothing more than a spectral projection, a remnant of consciousness. Kai is not alone, however. Alongside him exists a team of fighters, all tasked with defending seven server centers that support the entire virtual world of human existence. Meanwhile, a separate AI legion rises in power. Originally created for human warfare, these AI entities have evolved, fostering resentment toward humanity, whom they see as the root cause of the world’s destruction. Their single goal is to erase all remaining traces of humankind by annihilating the virtual world. Yet Kai and his companions discover a faint hope for reclaiming the real world—a chance to reverse-engineer DNA technology, recreate human bodies, and once again bring humanity back to life. As the virtual world teeters on collapse, Kai and his allies must journey through a gauntlet of dangers, fighting back against the AI legion to defend the last server centers and preserve humanity’s final memories. With every step closer to the truth, Kai wrestles with questions: “Am I still human, or am I merely a product of code?” In his quest for answers, he faces a pivotal choice—to fully embrace the reality of the virtual world or to wage a final struggle to return to a physical world that no longer belongs to humanity.

Alpha Jayson has looked for his mate all his life. Just when he gave up the search and decided to mate with the former beta's daughter, Cassie, his mate appeared. Not only did she come into the picture, but she's a human with supernatural powers. No one knows what or who she is. What will Jayson do? Leave his soon to be bride and mate with a mysterious confused human? Or carry on with his wedding?

One day suddenly a hundred or so people awakened superpowers. The whole world was in turmoil for a few days. Some of them 'disappeared' and some of them went crazy, some became famous, some just lived their previous life and some actively used them. How many people have superpowers is unknown. This wasn't the biggest variable in human history. After a decade, they found out that aliens were real. There were many advanced civilizations in the universe. The 'Homo sapiens' have a 'brother' who is more advanced, intelligent, stronger and even bigger than them. The bigger brother was protecting them till now. The universe was very dangerous for the Earthlings but one was always in the middle of it. This is the story of 'The Humans' appearing again in front of the universe. This time they have a few 'wild cards'. Read a few chapters to know more.

When the cold metal of the heavy-duty truck knocked her, she surprisingly somersaulted in the air before crashing harshly on the cold and wet floor. Blood oozed from every natural opening in her body, including the artificially created ones, courtesy of the truck. Former heiress, Iris Bowman breathed her last, wishing for nothing but an opportunity to avoid the board meeting that destroyed her entire life. As funny as her wish may sound, the deities answered her prayer, fulfilling her dying wish. Iris was reborn as a vindictive grand witch who wouldn't bat an eyelid when wreaking havoc. How would she mend the broken relationship with her family and avoid her sister's tragic death? Would she save herself from doom in this lifetime? By a cunning design of the heavens, Iris Bowman discovered Tyler Harper, the heavily wounded mafia prince, sitting at the back of her limited-edition Ferrari. When love sparked between the two, would Iris survive in his ruthless world filled with bloodshed, or would it overwhelm her? What if the bloodshed was what the new Iris loved more than anything? Now, her traitor of a fiance wanted her back, but Iris had different plans for him. ******* "Tyler… Tyler… Don't be surprised that I know who you are…Tyler… I promise you… I mean no harm… Please, I need you to calm down and wait for a little while… Please don't die on me, Tyler… I beg you… Spare my sister and I… We cannot stand the wrath of the Harper clan if anything were to happen to you." Iris pleaded dreadfully. “Drive!” It was all the mafia king had to say before he shut his eyes.

Excuse me,sir what do you mean by I am not dead!

Yuder was a commoner Omega who rose to the top with his ability. When he woke up again... Read more Yuder was a commoner Omega who rose to the top with his ability.When he woke up again after being falsely accused and executed, he was back 11 years ago before everything began.A chance to get back…He must not repeat the same mistake he did before.To survive, and to save the world, now he had to save the man he had killed! Original Author: 쿠유 (Kuyu) (Ongoing so I'll try to update as fast as I could!)

The billionaire isn't used to lose control but, he's about to learn Moon Carter never expected her first job search to land her at Delta, the world’s most exclusive cybersecurity company—let alone working for Damien Beaumont, the ruthless billionaire who owns it. Getting into Delta is harder than getting into Ivy League schools, but with nothing to lose, Moon applies half-heartedly. To her shock, she gets in. Now, she’s caught in a dangerous world of power, secrets, and forbidden attraction. Damien doesn’t just control an empire—he controls everyone around him. And as their chemistry ignites, Moon realizes that being with him might just cost her everything. In a game where nothing is as it seems, how long can she keep up with the billionaire who always gets what he wants? Fast-paced, thrilling, and irresistibly steamy, Keeping the Billionaire on His Toes is a ride you won’t want to get off.