Zach Riddle

Aarav awakens in a world that defies logic—a place where time distorts, shadows move on their own, and the walls seem to whisper secrets. He doesn’t remember how he got here, but he knows one thing: he is not alone. Then he sees her. A girl with piercing golden eyes who speaks in riddles and seems to understand the chaos surrounding them. She warns him—this place is not just a prison, it’s a test. And those who fail? They vanish. As unseen forces close in, Aarav must navigate a labyrinth of shifting corridors and cryptic messages. Every step brings him closer to the truth, but also to something darker—a secret buried within himself, waiting to be unlocked. The rules of reality no longer apply. If Aarav doesn’t escape soon, he won’t just lose his life—he’ll lose himself.

"This is a fantastic supernatural Western that oozes tension, grit, and mythic heft. Elias Thorne is a fascinating antihero; the curse is sinister, the villains are mundane and eldritch, and the unyielding pressure applies. This is more than another gunslinger story because of the balance of horror, fate, and moral choice; it’s about the will’s ability to fight against the inevitable." Character: Elias Thorne Charismatic, imperfect, and balancing on the line between survival and damnation. His arc is riveting, transforming from reckless gambler to self-sacrificing bearer of the burden. This will make readers root for him and fear for him. The Curse & Its Rules The idea of “borrowed luck” is pretty simple and yet horrifying. The gradual unraveling of Elias’s fortune provides natural suspense, and the Collector as its enforcer makes it all the more ominous. Malachai & The Collector Malachai himself is an intimate, humanistic danger, while the Collector is a more inexplicably dark and inescapable force that lends Elias’s fate a sense of claustrophobia. Their give-and-take maintains the tension. Moral Dilemma  The central question of sacrificing another or suffering the curse himself raises this above a mere survival story. That internal struggle is what will haunt readers. Cinematic Atmosphere: Dusty saloons, moonlit canyons, a town where curses are the currency—it drips with style. It’s a Western at its core but sprinkled with unsettling, supernatural dread. Areas for Enhancement: The Connection Currently, she mainly describes the curse and helps Elias on his journey. Make it personal; give her something to lose. Maybe she wants the amulet back, or she has her own desperate agenda. The Collector’s Voice It’s sinister, but how does it talk? If it had a sense of comedic absurdity, if it addressed him in riddles that pile onto Elias’s decisions, it would be much scarier. More Western-Infused Prose Your world seems increasingly Western, but you could drive the dialogue and narration deeper into the biting, poetic Western voice (Blood Meridian, The Sisters Brothers) and go a long way toward treating the reader to more immersion. [Book Wow Factor] That is a very powerful basis. With just a few tweaks to Selene and the Collector and a touch more Western style infusing the prose, this could be an instant classic. If this were on your shelf, you would snatch it up.

Investigative journalist Ellie Harper returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Haven’s Cove after her mother’s death, only to find the past clawing its way back: skeletal remains wash ashore, linked to her aunt’s unsolved 1985 disappearance. As Ellie digs into the cold case, she uncovers a secret society, The Mariner’s Circle, and a bloodstained heirloom that implicates the town’s most powerful figures—including her own family. But the killer, the Ferryman, is still active, taunting Ellie with riddles and corpses. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves, Ellie races against the rising tide to unravel a conspiracy rooted in betrayal, addiction, and ghosts of WWII. When the Ferryman’s identity shatters everything she knows, Ellie must decide whether justice is worth drowning for.

Our story begins on a planet called Gieă in a Continent called 'Eclispe of the Oceans' where chaos slowly unfolds with its influence slowly spreading into the entire world. This is a paced story that follows multiple characters shaped ruthlessly by desires and passion. A young dragon princess thirsty for acknowledgement, A prisoner breaking free from fate, A shadow who would die for his master, A light without a source and a question without an answer. Some of these special individuals fight for power, some fight to destroy, some fight to save, some fight for freedom, some fight for love, some fight for vengeance and some fight from duty. They all bleed, some of them fall, some grow and some lose sight of their purpose while consciously or unconsciously trying to find one thing,.. Balance. In a world riddled by chaos where 'good people and bad people' have been replaced by the terms 'winners or losers', where greed determines justice and vanity replaces passion, where energies conflicts, wars emerge and ruthlessness gets imprinted by experience into the hearts of even the most innocent and brave heroes. They stand for their desire and themselves with a riddle left unanswered from the very beginning of time,.. "What truly is balance?.." Follow our main characters through their dramatic struggles for answers as the choices they make influences themselves and their world. THIS IS A SLOW-PACED STORY AND THERE WOULDN'T BE LOTS OF ACTION SCENES AT THE BEGINNING BUT AS TIME PROGRESSES, SCENES LIKE THIS WOULD BE MORE COMMON. TRUST ME, THIS IS A STORY WORTH THE INVESTMENT OF READING!.

Welcome to The Last Step – A Tale of Fate, Power, and the Unforgiven. In a world where magic defines one's worth, three souls walk a path toward an uncertain destiny—each bearing a power that can shape the fate of nations. Lucas, the God’s Chosen Sorcerer, wields divine magic that bends reality itself, blessed by forces beyond mortal comprehension. A shining beacon of hope—or a harbinger of destruction—his path is riddled with expectations he never asked for. Celia, the Queen of Curses, commands a power feared by even the strongest mages. She carries the weight of a past filled with whispers and condemnation, but where others see a curse, she sees the strength to carve her own future. Kaiser, the Unwanted Void, stands apart. Neither blessed nor cursed, he is the anomaly that should not exist. In a world that measures worth by magic, he is a shadow in the light—yet, the abyss within him holds something far greater than mere sorcery. Together, they are bound by fate yet divided by their own battles. As war brews and forgotten gods stir, the lines between hero and villain blur. In the end, their choices will decide more than just their own lives—they will determine the very foundation of their world. This is their journey. This is their Last Step.

Good and bad luck has followed Zach ever since he was five. Poor guy. His life has been far from the sweet and peaceful paradise one might expect of the youngest son of one of only four dukes in a great Empire. But a little more excitement than expected doesn't stop him from pursuing his dreams of summoning, and perhaps his luck is finally turning once he manages to summon something great. Armed with maids, a scummy gift of luck, and a strong will, Zach sets out to live life as he pleases, even to the annoyance of those around him. First stop: The Academy.

When the latest blockbuster, The Deficient Piece, inexplicably comes to life, the boundary between fiction and reality collapses. Bun Chokan, a home-loving man on the bangs of society, finds himself plunged into a ruthless universe governed by deadly riddles. As chaos engulfs those who don't understand the workings of this new world from the film, Bun proves to be the only one who can exploit the narrative subtleties of the script of this one. But will this unexpected gift be enough for him to survive and discover the truth?

The Dao twisted in uncanny paradox; celestial beings warped into grotesque reflections of divinity. Truth or illusion? Li Huowang, lost in delirium, could no longer tell. But the void consuming him held more than mere existential riddles. The greatest uncertainty clawed from within — the gnawing dread that his own mind had fractured beyond repair.

When Tuzi, the beloved bunny of the Moon Goddess Chang'er who was blessed into a human, is stolen from her celestial home— She is violently cast down to the Mortal Realm, stripped of her divine grace and thrown into a world she doesn't understand. Upon awakening, she finds herself surrounded by strangers—and everything she once knew is now a distant memory. ​Chang'er, the Moon Goddess, is determined to solve the mystery of her stolen companion, but focusing on the task proves difficult. Every clue brings her closer to the answer, but it also brings her dangerously close to the too-handsome-for-his-own-good God of Sky, who seems to be more of a distraction than a help. Can the Moon stay focused long enough to recover Tuzi? ​Meanwhile, Atlas—the Sky God’s best soldier—has dived into the Mortal Realm after Tuzi. But why is he so intent on finding the fallen bunny, and what does he have to do with the celestial theft? Tuzi may have been a simple rabbit once, but as a newly- minted divine lady, guarding her heart against this dashing, charming soldier is proving far more difficult than she ever imagined. Add to that the sudden interest of several alpha gods, and Tuzi's life is turned upside down by both celestial politics and unexpected romantic tension. With gods, mysteries, and more than a few mosquitos in the way, can Tuzi reclaim her place in the heavens and solve the riddle of her own disappearance? A romantic, funny, and action-packed twist on the legend of Chang'er and her white bunny, Bunny and the Moon will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the very end. Bet you can't figure out who did it!

Never take off the mask.” It’s the one rule Cora Mercedes has lived by her entire life. Found abandoned on Halloween night as a child, wearing a mask she’s forbidden to remove and clutching a cryptic note, Cora’s existence has been a riddle she’s never been able to solve. When she gains admission to the prestigious Oscar Island University—a school renowned for its exclusivity and shrouded in mystery—Cora hopes to escape her past and embrace a new beginning. But nothing at Oscar is ordinary. Its halls whisper secrets, its rules are bizarre and absolute, and its students, though seemingly perfect, are unnervingly inhuman. As Cora navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to the shadows, particularly to a pair of haunting crimson eyes that seem to follow her every move. He’s ruthless, enigmatic, and terrifyingly familiar, and despite her instincts, she can’t escape his magnetic pull. But the closer Cora gets to unraveling the truth—about her mask, her past, and the dark forces surrounding Oscar Island—the more she realizes she’s not the only one hiding secrets. In a world where humans serve as prey, breaking the rules isn’t just dangerous; it’s deadly. And someone in the shadows has been waiting centuries for her to return. Damien’s Masked Mate is a captivating tale of forbidden romance, ancient curses, and the deadly allure of the unknown

The world has changed—drastically, irrevocably—and so have its people. For years, humanity has lived without the knowledge of the Server, a mysterious force whose influence has always been pervasive but never as unsettlingly real as it is now. The world is riddled with Glitches, forces that cause irrepressible damage to the Earth's cores and its foundation. Paxton Zen, a sixteen-year-old has been abandoned by his family and betrayed by life itself. But when the Server unexpectedly selects him for a second chance, Paxton is thrust into a reality he never dared to imagine and a game that bets his life at every turn. [CONGRATULATIONS, PAXTON ZEN. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE LORD POSITION] [REWARDS LOADING….] [YOU HAVE SURPASSED 99.5% OF CHALLENGERS. THE SERVER IS HIGHLY PLEASED] [YOU HAVE OBTAINED FOUR CHARACTER SLOTS] [YOUR RESULTS ARE OUT] [YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED A 100% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A HEROIC CARD. A 90% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A LEGENDARY CARD AND A 80% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A MYTHIC CARD] [YOUR MIGHT IS BOUNDLESS!]..... Armed with the power of Character Slots and the enigmatic features of the Server, Paxton embarks on a journey to carve out the life he’s always dreamed of—and one he never believed possible. As a newly minted "Player," he faces challenges that go far beyond the ordinary, pitting himself against the lurking horrors of the Creatures of the Glitches, drastic gates that set in uncanny creatures upon the World. ------- CHECK OUT MY OTHER WORK AS WELL; I Regressed and became the Sword Ice King :) This book is inspired by two of my favourite novels, so I hope you like it as much as I do. Also, English isn't my strong suit, so please don't ridicule it too much (^-^)

Welcome to Heaven Arcane, where old trees whisper of things long forgotten, and the darkness of the forest leads straight to hell. A town like a fairy tale, yet full of riddles. Under the cover of the mists it hides secrets that should remain in the shadows. It's a place where the thin line between reality and illusion becomes blurred. Alex Hartfield was about to start a new life in a quiet town that was supposed to be a new home for him and his family. Meanwhile, it has become a labyrinth of secrets that have plagued residents for generations. As whispers are heard at night and the forest seems to live a life of its own, the boundaries between past and present begin to blend. Secrets and missing persons are only the beginning. What really lurks in the shadows of the forest? Will he be able to escape his destiny when everything seems to be leading him towards a dark truth? Will the town's past reveal its secrets before it consumes him completely? Welcome to a world where every step can be the last. This is a story about growing up, love and the courage needed to face what hides in the darkness under the bed. Do you dare to embark on a journey where every answer raises new questions? Are you ready to uncover secrets that could change everything in your life? I Check.

Gu Fan is a poet, a philosopher, and possibly a lunatic. He speaks only in riddles, smokes like a celestial dragon, and was thrown into a mental hospital after attempting to "ascend" by standing in traffic and reciting poetry to confused drivers. His best (and only) friend? Ao Tian, a rebellious, prideful madman who got arrested for punching a Daoist priest, headbutting a cop, and declaring modern medicine a scam—all before lunch. He refuses to bow to authority, reality, or common sense. Together, they spent their days in the hospital meditating upside down, challenging nurses to duels of destiny, and attempting to break out using "cultivation techniques" that absolutely did not work. Until one day… they actually died. Not in a heroic, dignified way. No. They accidentally blew themselves up with cigarettes and faulty wiring. Now, instead of the afterlife, they wake up in a cultivation world where people take swords, sects, and face-slapping extremely seriously. The problem? They’re still insane. Armed with: Gu Fan’s poetic nonsense, Ao Tian’s complete refusal to follow normal cultivation logic, And a shared, absolute inability to take anything seriously… They will either become legendary sages… or the biggest disasters the cultivation world has ever seen. (Either way, the heavens are definitely regretting letting them reincarnate.)

"On that day, Zach Harper died-" Or at least that was how it was supposed to be. I died. But there was good news, and bad news. The good news; I was reincarnated! Transmigrated into the World of Aethoria! Holy fuck, miracles do happen! But the bad news was, "Huh? What's this?" ... [DING!] A New Quest has been issued:- Type:- SURVIVAL Name:- Quest To Becoming Stronger: Description: The {Great Calamity} is coming...Get stronger and survive. Duration-: ... Reward:- ... Penalty:- Death, ??? ] ... I had to survive. •••• Join the discord! https://discord.gg/3E6p8AdQVR ••• Stone goals will be re-updated soon.

After living alone for how many years after a tragic incident that killed everyone that you loved. What would you do if you found yourself back in the past where you could live again with your family and friends? Zach was one who had suffered in his entire life. A tragic upbringing that had forced his life into loneliness but miraculously found himself back in the past. It should have been a good opportunity to change the tragic story of his life and yet fate seems still against him as the world seems different from what he knew of. [Ding!!!] [Super Survival System has been integrated.] [Super Survival System Description: It is one among the countless systems in the cosmos. It was a system solely created to help/guide the host to survive no matter how dangerous the situation will become.] Under the danger of living in the new world, Zach found his key to survive and change the fate of his loved ones but is it really that simple? _______________________________________ Upload: I will do my best to update everyday. _______________________________________ Disclaimer: [1] I don't own the cover. So, if you are the creator, let me know and I will delete and remove it immediately. [2] This book is a world of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents does not intent to represent real-life counterparts as this books meant for entertainment purposes only (ENTIRELY FICTIONAL) and should not be constructed as factual or a representation of real-life events or people.

Their sins got the whip of god's worst and on that fateful day, god left this world in ruins. However, in his supposed mercy, he left them with a means to survive and protect themselves against the fiendish demons and monsters that came upon them. This gift, they called: Talents! Kieran Marcoth finds himself in this god-abandoned world, and on the day he was to receive his talent—a gift from Orion, the left god—he awakened a 'hidden' SSS-ranked talent. A talent that could only be activated once the condition was met. Instantly, Kieran turned into a subject of mockery, spite, and insults, and somehow, just somehow… he found himself riddled with injuries and on the brink of death. However, it seemed Orion was yet to forget his son. [Ding! Conditions have been met] [Host has been successfully selected as a God candidate] [Defeat the other candidates! Become the next God of this ruined world] Seeing the notification, Kieran couldn’t care less. Only one thought was registered in his mind: ‘I’m going to fucking kill those bastards!’ His journey began… Will the once-kind helper become a tyrant god?

Ava Summers is the perfect daughter — business mogul, top of her class, future queen of spreadsheets, and the only Summers twin with functioning brain cells. She's survived nineteen years sharing a womb, a mansion, and half of her DNA with Eva Summers — the human embodiment of bad decisions who once tried to roast marshmallows on scented candles and nearly set the entire estate on fire. So when their parents arranged one of them to marry Zeke Ford — the kingdom's most notorious heartbreaker — Ava took one for the team. She didn't flinch. She didn't panic. She blinked once... probably because she was three glasses of wine deep after Eva spiked her drink and slid a suspicious contract under her nose — a contract that would transfer all of Ava's businesses and birthright to Eva if she refused to marry Zeke. It was the first plan Eva ever pulled off successfully — and she regretted it the moment the Fords switched the grooms at the last minute. Instead of waking up legally bound to Zeke — the charming, half-witted flirt who collects women like decorative throw pillows — Ava finds herself married to Zach Ford — the cold, brooding, emotionally constipated twin brother who hasn't smiled since the dinosaurs went extinct. The Ford family hoped Eva's lively personality would drag Zach out of his miserable cave of grief and bad attitude after his fiancée's death. Too bad they accidentally married him to the kingdom's most neurotic control freak instead. Now Ava has a whole lifetime to survive a forced marriage to a man who communicates in glances, grunts, and the occasional eyebrow twitch, convince everyone she's madly in love with her new husband... And figure out how to legally murder her sister without ruining the family name. The plan was supposed to save the Summers' reputation. Not burn the whole kingdom to the ground. "With This Ring, I Loathe You—Yes, I do." A laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers rom-com about one grumpy recluse, one reluctant perfectionist, and one contractual catastrophe that will either end in true love... Or arson with tax deductions.

[On Break!] Zach's life takes a spine-chilling turn when an ancient malevolent shadow creature resurfaces after eons of concealment. Confronted with a harrowing dilemma – should he fight relentlessly for survival or surrender to the embrace of death? Caught in an endless loop of mortality, Zach desperately strives to shield his precious family, enduring the torment of life's perpetual repetition. Yet, amid countless cycles of life and death, a mysterious and ancient symbol known as the "Clourfuss" is activated, altering the course of his existence. This symbol's discovery unveils Zach's newfound power to seal the malevolent shadow creatures, altering his fate forever. Empowered by the enigmatic "Clourfuss" symbol, Zach is poised to become a legend in the impending Dark Age. However, the future remains shrouded in uncertainty. Is the unending cycle of death an advantage, or does it cast an everlasting curse of immortality? Who Knows... _________________ Support This Book By Giving Power Stones :) _________________ MC's progress may be a bit slow at the beginning of the story, so make sure to follow MC's journey at least until chapter 60, then you can judge whether this is for you or not. _________________ First Novel By Author Herfst _________________

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Ethan awakens from brutal betrayal within the confines of a bed; his body wracked with intense pain. The mysterious, provocative Kian treats his wounds, telling him of the poison now riddling his body. Desperate not to die, Ethan follows the stranger back into the world of cultivation; a place he so fervently wishes to forget. Evil sects and righteous sects. Demons and Monsters. Immortals and the damned. Just what is Kian searching for? And what does the young Ethan have to offer this strangely alluring man?

❝I was supposed to be engaged to the love of my life… Instead, I was sold to a crippled stranger on my wedding day.❞ Jamie Zach had been the family’s shame—an omega male in a world where only alphas mattered. Used and discarded by his fiancé, betrayed by his own sister, and left pregnant after a night of cruelty, Jamie had lost everything. To save face, his family forced him into a hasty marriage with Sir Lucien Von Nightshade, a man who never showed his face, a crippled, masked nobleman rumored to be cursed. But his new husband was not what he seemed. Beneath the mask hid a monster… and a king. As Jamie fought to reclaim his life, Lucien watched him from the shadows, dangerous and possessive. While the world mocked Jamie, his husband silently destroyed every enemy in his path. Until one night… when Lucien’s carefully guarded secret was revealed. He was never crippled. He was never weak. He was the last of the pureblood vampires. And Jamie… Jamie was his mate. Now pregnant with a child that could change the supernatural world, Jamie is caught in a war of power, love, and obsession. And his once-crippled husband? He will burn the world down to keep Jamie by his side.

There exists a chief astronomer on Earth who not only wants to explore the stars, but to also discover and connect with what dwells beyond them. Unfortunately, in search of the heavens, Astra Sera has failed to identify with the natural. She has failed to connect with something that makes her truly human. Then, suddenly, the barriers between reality shifts! In a terrifying cosmic event, everyone on Earth is transported to a world that is entirely supernatural! One that combines the rigid rules of science, technology and the strange fluidity of magic.  This is a world that has gods, demigods, angels, constellations and mysterious beings all fighting for dominance! A world that is filled with abundant dangers when trying to reach the higher realms! A world that has little opportunities to become more powerful but provides endless chances of turning insane! Will Astra continue to reach for the heavens as the world that is touched by it is constantly riddled with madness, darkness, corruption and insanity? Or, will she go against her nature, and try to understand the very thing that makes us human?

In a twist of fate, Lalabel, a 23-year-old student, is involved in an accident that will change her life forever. Hit on the head, she wakes up in a mysterious and unknown place where the creator God of that world, who entrusts her with a transcendental mission: to solve the alarming low birth rate that threatens the existence of that world. In a whirlwind of romance, fantasy and adventure, Lalabel becomes entangled in a web of polyamorous love, where every heart beats with intensity and every emotional bond is intertwined with her destiny. Will Lalabel be able to unravel the riddle of the low birth rate and save the world she now calls home, or will she succumb to the temptation of polyandry? Dive into "The Last Paradise of Beasts" and discover a world where love transcends the boundaries of time and space, where destiny intertwines with the magic of the impossible.

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.

Then, Keira added in her hoarse sweet voice, "I will enter the Military Academy to conquer you, General Zach. So be ready, because I never take a 'NO' for an answer." That was the last words that Keira dropped before she closed the gap and kissed Zach on his lips, leaving him just staring at her in utter bewilderment. ******* Headstrong, Keira Chan, beauty goddess, Daddy's princess, heiress, rebellious and obstinate youth has fallen head over heels in love with General Zacharias Zach Lim on first sight. A man whose presence was dominating and intimidating. One who women were both drawn and terrified of. He was like a handsome devil and angel at the same time. She made a bold move of trying to charm and woo the coldest man of the topest military troop in the country. Gen. Zach is cold hearted and blooded. A man far too lethal for a soft and fragile woman like her too handle. But she wasn't giving up on unfreezing his distant heart and wiping off that predator like cold mask off his far too handsome face. Can she get the overly hardworking soldier who was wary of love and women after a past incident?

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.

Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases is a light novel written by Nisio Isin and released on August 1, 2006. The story is a prequel to the manga Death Note, and expands on the briefly-mentioned Los Angeles "BB Murder Cases" There's a serial killer loose in Los Angeles and the local authorities need help fast. For some reason the killer has been leaving a string of maddeningly arcane clues at each crime scene. Each of these clues, it seems, is an indecipherable roadmap to the next murder. Onto the scene comes L, the mysterious super-sleuth. Despite his peculiar working habits, he's never shown his face in public—but this time, he needs help. Enlisting the services of an FBI agent named Naomi Misora, L starts snooping around the City of Angels. It soon becomes apparent that the killing spree is a psychotic riddle designed to specifically engage L in a battle of wits. Stuck in the middle between killer and investigator, it's up to Misora to navigate both the dead bodies and the egos to solve the Los Angeles Murder Cases.

*"For the restless hearts searching for meaning in the echoes of their past. May you find the courage to face your truth and the strength to embrace your redemption."* **"Shadows of the Forgotten Truth"** He has everything—success, wealth, and admiration. Yet, deep inside, there’s a void he cannot escape. Haunted by his past, trapped by people’s expectations, and burdened by unseen guilt, he finds himself questioning: **Who am I? What is my purpose?** A single event shatters his carefully built world, forcing him onto a path he never expected. As he searches for meaning, he encounters a wise mentor who speaks in riddles, a woman who has embraced peace despite her own scars, and a friend who sees the truth but lets him find his own way. Yet, the greatest battle is not with the world—it is within himself. **His desires pull him back, his past whispers doubts, and the shadows of forgotten truths loom over him.** As secrets unravel and realities shift, he must face the one question he’s avoided all his life: **Can he truly change? And if he does, will the world ever let him forget who he once was?** *"Sometimes, the truth we seek has been hidden in our own shadows all along..."*

Craige, the strongest living assassin, was feared by both the powerful elite and the underworld. His name was etched into history as a legend—an extraordinary being who surpassed the limits of human strength and talent. No one dared to challenge him, for he was a force beyond reckoning. Yet, despite his unmatched power, Craige grew weary. The endless cycle of bloodshed and survival had drained him, and the dream of living an ordinary life proved impossible. Tired of a life he no longer desired, he made his final decision—to end it all. But death was not his end. Instead, he awakened in the frail body of a boy whose life was worse than rock bottom. Stripped of his former strength and feared reputation, Craige must now navigate an existence riddled with suffering and despair. Faced with a new world and an identity unworthy of his past self, he must decide—will he remain shackled by fate, or will he carve a new path with the knowledge and skills of the strongest assassin?