Better Living Through Magic

|18X FEATURED · AMBYS 2024 GRAND FAVORITE!| Daniel Matton wasn't ready for an adventure, not until 3023 sent him into space on a journey to prehistoric times. The prehistoric animals test his patience, but Dan must endure all the pain and suffering to return home safely. *** Seventeen-year-old Daniel Matton, still grieving after his mother's death five years ago, is given the adventure of a lifetime when he's selected as the Star of 3023's PPMC Project for a journey through a black hole, wormhole, and white hole to prehistoric times. Now, does Dan want to be the Star? Heck no, but he has loved paleontology ever since a bittersweet memory with his mom twelve years earlier. Programmed to resemble Dan's mother's personality, PPMC vows to keep him safe on his journey, but it's difficult when the stubborn teen constantly gets in trouble, not just with himself but also with prehistoric anomalies: volcanic eruptions, eight-foot-long millipedes, terrifying saber-toothed cats, and, above all, disaster. Now nearly trapped in time, Dan and PPMC must work together to escape the geologic time scale before Dan's love for paleontology and the mighty Quetzalcoatlus prevent him from learning how to truly trust PPMC and "let go" of the burden that's weighed him down for five years. A teen, a starship, and Becca... Have you ever wanted to see where life first began? *** *First Draft Written: 8th grade* *The story behind the award-winning short story, Messummer!* *Includes slow-burn world-building and epic adventure in prehistoric times!*

" Be careful with what you wish for. " In a modern world with: cultists sacrificing lives, vampire's factions waging war against each others, werewolfs fighting the coruption, demons building their religion, fairies attending court and humans hunting everything. Unbeknownst to the rest, their lives are peaceful. Frederique being a bullied girl for being plump, was tired of her life. She wished to change. But WHO answer her prayer and what is the PRICE.

Sora and Yui are about to embark on their college journey, each navigating a new chapter in their lives with a mix of hope and uncertainty. Sora, a reserved psychology student from a small countryside town, has come to Tokyo to pursue his dreams of a peaceful, fulfilling life. All he seeks is a sense of belonging in a city that feels both vast and intimidating. Yui, on the other hand, has lived in Tokyo her whole life. Though she’s familiar with the city, she struggles to connect with others and feels out of place in her psychology major, a path chosen more by her mother's influence than her own passion. As the two students cross paths, their differing backgrounds and experiences lead them to unexpected friendship and growth. Together, they navigate the challenges of university life, discovering more about themselves and each other as they journey through a world of change and possibility.

"When fantasy becomes reality; does it promise freedom—or more pain than the harshest truth?" Trapped in a suffocating world, Kizu Kiyoshi finally encounters the impossible: reality transforming into a fantasy. Desperate to escape the weight of his "truth," he dives into this new world seeking liberation. Yet, his journey unveils more than an escape—it forces him to confront deeper truths and challenges him to find meaning in a realm where illusion and reality intertwine.

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

Yatim piatu di usia muda, Layla Llewellyn merasa seperti gadis paling beruntung di dunia setelah dia tinggal bersama pamannya Bill, seorang tukang kebun yang tinggal di perkebunan Arvis yang indah di Berg Empire. Bagi Layla, Arvis tampak seperti surga; Ia suka menjelajahi hutan yang luas, selalu membawa buku catatannya untuk mencatat satwa liar yang ditemuinya. Dia sangat menyukai burung-burung, mengamati mereka dengan kagum saat mereka menetas dan tumbuh dari anak ayam berbulu halus menjadi burung yang cantik. Duke Herhardt, penguasa Arvis yang muda dan tampan, juga tertarik pada burung―dan Layla. Tapi bedanya, dia tertarik pada burung karena dia suka memburunya... dan dia tertarik pada Layla karena dia suka membuatnya menangis. Jika seekor burung cantik terjebak dalam sangkar emas, mana yang akan ia pilih: kehidupan mewah atau kebebasan? PERINGATAN: Cerita ini mengandung gambaran pelecehan, trauma anak-anak, penyalahgunaan zat, dan kekerasan seksual yang mungkin membuat sebagian pembaca kesal.

“If it's abnormal for a living being to be with a corpse then can that living being be with a living nightmare?” ~ Being a half cast and an alluring beauty in the whole of Weenfield, Frances Franklin's story of her boyfriend dying because of her spread like wildfire and she had no other option but to leave town for a while. Years later, she returns and makes several friends as well as a new boyfriend. Together, they became a bond of seven friends who secretly believed in night creatures and celebrated Halloween behind closed doors in their own way which was strictly forbidden in Weenfield. One fateful day, as they celebrated their usual Halloween by playing a game, they came across a strange question saying; “I gave up my life for you, Frances. How could you just move on like that?” That question didn't just reopen Frances' past trauma but it also brought her dead boyfriend of many years ago back. However, the most horrifying thing was that her dead boyfriend wasn't the only person to come back to life but other night creatures were brought in as well…

A naive fox and a cunning tiger, tangled in a dangerous game of secrets—Sohwa and Dohwi’s thrillingly seductive cohabitation! Sohwa, a red fox half-beast born with rare white fur, was shunned by her pack and forced to live a lonely, solitary life. Her days were filled with quiet isolation until one fateful day, while wandering the mountains, she stumbled upon Dohwi, an abandoned wildcat cub on the brink of death. Moved by compassion, she decided to take him in. “We’re different species, so we won’t go into heat with each other. You’re gentle and kind, so living together should be fine. What do you think?” And so begins their life together. But the “wildcat” Sohwa rescued turns out to be anything but ordinary. Dohwi is no mere feline—he’s a tiger reborn after a thousand years, hiding a ferocious side that Sohwa never saw coming. Terrified that Sohwa might abandon him if she learns the truth, Dohwi does everything in his power to conceal his identity. Yet, as time passes, Sohwa begins to sense that Dohwi is hiding something. When she starts showing signs of fear and attempts to flee, Dohwi begins scheming to keep her by his side. “You’re all I have, Sohwa. You know that.” Who will win this battle of wills—Dohwi, determined to keep Sohwa close, or Sohwa, desperate to escape the tiger’s grasp? #Romance #Sexual #Fantasy #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #Anthropomorph #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

Evelyn was tired of fighting. She just wanted to give up and have some peace- wanted her life to go back to normal when she could go to school and have classes and come out with too much homework to finish. Her family was dead because of a fire that was intentionally set. She had to go through the painful process of coping with her family's loss and being adopted. Even then, her second family was kidnapped right in front of her. And when she went searching for her second pair of parents with her friends, she put them in grave danger. Not only were they tortured, they were forced into another world- Earth. Evelyn wanted to give up so badly, but if she did, all of her loved ones would be dead, and her friends would be dead too. So she had to stay strong and fight back even harder.

Pamela "Ella" Johnson's life was shattered when her parents were murdered in cold blood before her eyes. Years later, haunted by the memories and driven by a promise to seek justice, Ella's quest for the truth leads her into the dark underbelly of her city. A mysterious stalker, cryptic letters, and hidden connections reveal the existence of two powerful organizations: The Circle and The Order. These shadowy groups wield immense influence, controlling every facet of the city through corruption and fear. As Ella unravels their secrets, she uncovers shocking truths about her family’s involvement and the deadly price they paid for opposing these forces. With the help of unlikely allies—a friend with ties to The Order, a conflicted insider, and a former member turned whistleblower—Ella faces betrayal, danger, and overwhelming odds. Her relentless pursuit takes her deeper into the shadows, where every revelation brings her closer to the truth but also closer to danger. In a gripping tale of courage and resilience, Through the Shadows is a story of uncovering hidden truths, confronting systemic corruption, and seeking justice against all odds. Ella’s fight is not just for her parents but for herself and a community desperate for hope.

Ten years ago, twenty-six prodigious heroes were summoned from another world to defeat the Demon Lord, a battle they won, cementing their status as legends. However, their victory came at a cost-Elianor, one of their own, was mysteriously murdered. Distrust and grief tore them apart, and the once-united group disbanded, each hero walking a separate path, leaving the past buried. Now, a decade later, a dark prophecy looms once again. The world calls for its heroes, but they are no longer the same. Shin Hiiro, an average mage and former companion, is sent to reunite the fractured group. As he tracks down each hero, he finds that time and tragedy have changed them-some have embraced power, others have vanished into obscurity, and a few harbor dangerous secrets. With every hero he encounters, Shin begins to unravel the truth behind Elianor's murder. Old friendships are tested, and loyalties blur as Shin realizes that the heroes who once saved the world might now be its greatest threat.

A global catastrophe breaks out, leaving the world helpless and determined to survive. The world is now surrounded by apocalyptic threats and there's no way to escape; no one's certain the government would come to their rescue. Emily is locked up in the world's famous restaurant with her insufferable colleague-miserably weak and slow. Her only chance of survival is to cooperate with him. Even if she want to swallow her pride, she isn't sure if her suffering is indeed safer than all the living dead outside. Ted Oliver, the most arrogant and obnoxious human. He goes out of his way to survive which implies killing everyone he found as a threat or easy target. When his secrets is on the verge of being exposed, Ted kills Mr. Christopher, one of the shareholders of Prestige Restaurant. He thinks of a way to survive with an helpless Emily crawling up behind him for protection. In a quest to survive new relationships are formed, trust are restored and unbroken homes are being repaired. Everyone must learn to watch their backs and stab their best friend when the time for survival suffice. Emily must learn to put up with the one man she vowed to never see again after her boyfriend betrayed her and let her to die.

As Ethan returned back to his home village after going through harsh military trainings, he craves for the love of his loved ones, his father and the girl he loved. The world slips right from beneath his feet as he discovers the peculiar and heart-fastening remoteness of his home village. The story unfolds as Ethan continues his journey of unveiling the truths he was yet unexposed to and strives to get his loved ones back.

Ezra finds himself unwillingly transported to the mystical world, a land of magic, grand cities, and mysterious creatures. However Ezra is just a normal teenage boy, He be forced to go through heart ships, loss, betrayal, and be forced to grow strong if he ever wants to see his family again. Will the MC be OP? Yes...to a degree, he will fight against very powerful foes and he will have to grow strong to beat them. Romance? Maybe guess you'll have to see how the characters bond and grow with each other. This story is going to be what I think would happen if a normal teenager was transmigrated to a new world. I'm trying to make it realistic to a degree, read it and find out how it progresses :).

In a world where there is magic, there are limits. Nobody can just weild such powers, nobody knows how to get them. They need help from the past. Max, an orphan, doesn't know that he got magic running throught his veins, but somehow, he loses it. Even if he lost it, he finds a way to fight for what he loves. But what you love, sometimes bites back. "Remember, what you love will probably be lost." "But love will, without fail, find its unique way back to you"

Kehidupan Cherryl Anastasia jungkir balik setelah dinikahi dr. Arka.

A girl named Merry is a lovely child, some say she was an angel whenever they interact with her. But this will all change because of her parents.

Zach is a normal college student who wishes to stay away from people, he considers them to be a hassle as he likes to have hassle-free days as to avoid such conundrums he usually just plays games on his free time and one such game changed his life forever. *INCOMPLETE *GAVE UP

[Warning: Mature Content R-18] In a medieval world where magic is both coveted and feared, power comes with a cost. Centuries ago, a witch made a pact with a devil, trading her soul’s peace for untold magical abilities—and an unquenchable lust that haunts every mage in her lineage. Known as “soul-lust,” this curse compels each mage to crave sex, growing stronger and more powerful with each encounter. Over generations, the origin of magic was lost, but the curse of lust remains. Six young mages—Liana, Caelum, Elara, Rune, Mira, and Finnian—enter an elite academy, each hoping to become the most powerful mage of their time. But as they navigate rivalries, forbidden spells, and dark secrets within the academy, they’re forced to confront the soul-lust that stirs within them. Desire and ambition intertwine, driving each character to seek strength at the risk of losing themselves to the curse’s insatiable hunger. Bound by destiny and cursed by lust, these six must decide whether to embrace their powers fully, risking their souls, or find a way to break free from the darkness that threatens to consume them all. Their journey to the top will reveal buried truths about the origins of magic, forcing them to choose between power, loyalty, and the freedom of their own wills.

This story talks about the daily struggles of young adults, teenagers go through. A young girl struggling to get through her life on a daily bases...both mentally and physically exhausted and five young boys striving to pursue their dreams as a band. Let’s see how these 6 get together and get through their days 1.Aspen brown : a young 17yr girl who is of a well of family ▪︎has one sibling (jack) 2.Mr and Mrs bown :aspens parents 3.Cameron: oldest in the group...19yrs ▪︎is the mother figure in the group 4.jonah: the second oldest ..18yrs ▪︎the easygoing one and the father of the group 5.Daniel: is 18yrs, has beatifull blue eyes and a golden heart but a crackhead 6.felix: is 18yrs , very mischievous and is good at almost everything 7.lucas : the youngest (17 yrs)

Reborn as a orphan girl , unloved by her family and continuously tested by fate and family . Her fiancé never wanted to marry someone like her , always depending on him . will she be able to get what she want ?? A salvation from hate and a journey unfolding many opportunities to create the world she want.