Skye Turner

Jack Turner was a normal seventeen year old boy. he went to school, had a job, and other then the fact that he lived alone in his grandpa's townhouse, he lived an ordinary life, until the day he saw something he wasn't supposed to see, in the end he lost his life. then God brought him back to life. placing "the seal of anointing" on his left hand. now Jack finds himself dragged into the world of the supernatural. he joins the "church" a secret sect of Christianity dedicated to fighting the most fearsome paranormal threats the world has ever seen. little does Jack know that he has a destiny of biblical proportions. status: [new chapter's are on the way!]

“Skye, if you keep this behaviour up, you will lose your job! Why don't you want to expose Leonard?” “Because I'm pregnant for him. I love Leonard Keller and I'm his wife!” Skye had worked hard for everything she had in life but she never had a successful relationship. Her breakup leads to a one-night stand with a billionaire criminal who turns her life upside down as she becomes pregnant for him but also has the responsibility to bring him to book. She takes on a new identity and marries him to find out the secret of his billion-dollar fraud, but she is slowly falling in love with him and her moral compass is slowly getting distorted. What happens when Leonard finds out that the person he is willing to destroy the whole system for is his enemy? Will he still be able to love her or will he be consumed by hate? The quest to unveil the billion-dollar love scam begins.

First of all, welcome. This is a Novel in which I organize and post multiple ideas so my readers can enjoy it, vote for their favorite, and point out what I did well and what I messed up so I can improve. I used to have another Novel with the same idea but since its old, I just made this one instead so it may reach more people since it's better on the algorythim and all of that. That's why this novel's tags may seem a bit confusing. There isn't much to say about it... The current ideas used were: (Their names aren't set) 1-Ascension of the Card Emperor (Reincarnation/Unordinary Cultivation?) 2-Master of the sands of time (Modern Cultivation/Superpowers) 3-Bridgemaker (Transmigration/System/Fantasy) 4-HP: The Dimensional Turner (Fanfic) 5-Why should I increase my Stats again? (Modern Cultivation/Low Wuxia?/Martial Arts) 6-Auto Hunter (Modern Superpowers/Tradicional Hunter & Rifts) 7-The Hidden Face of the Usurper (Fantasy/Monster Command) 8-Dual Class Mutant (Modern/Unordinary Cultivation?/Superpowers) 9-Successor of lost the bloodlines (Fantasy/Magic/Plotting/Demon Mc) 10-Dragonball fic (Self explanatory) 11-Cultivation Disciple 12-Dungeon Loop 13-Martial Master of Cyberpunk 14-Star-Gazing Mage - ... See you soon!

Caius Turner, an ordinary civilian with a curious spirit, gets unintentionally lured into a complex web of intrigue and crime during a night at the prestigious Velvet Moon Club in the enigmatic city of Noirhaven. Isabella, the intriguing nightclub singer, dies tragically, putting a cloud over the once-vivacious environment. Caius finds enmeshed in a labyrinth of suspicion and secret. Caius navigates the dark waters of the Velvet Moon, seeking answers with other citizens pulled into the unfolding drama as the story unfolds, and relationships form and shatter among the people. The club transforms into the smallest part of Noirhaven, revealing dark history and unspoken vendettas.

(key elements of this book: supernatural abilities, kingdom building, friendship, territory and people management, slight romance but nothing crazy) Skye’s eyes took a moment to adjust to the bright light of a sun peaking through the sticks that didn’t burn his skin in an instant. The wind blowing between the trees carried no sand or toxins in their breeze. The floating orb above him spoke bluntly yet Skye paid him no mind. It’s words a mumbled mix of nonsense, Skye struggled to latch on to anything important. Something about their god dying, needing to form a team, building a society that can withstand the others. Blah blah blah. It was too early to hear it all again. Skye groaned and detatched himself from the roots connected to his nervous system. The energy they helped him absorb over night was going to be put to good use. He pushed himself up and grabbed Thorn, his trusted spear, and opened the makeshift door to his tent, letting the fresh air rush in. Stepping out he said “Alright. Another day of trying to survive and not becoming dinner for some weird flat face freak.” He gave his body a stretch with his spear raised above his head with both hands, feeling a pop in his back from sleeping on the ground. “Oph, and maybe find something softer to sleep on.” His minions danced along with his words. their petals fluttering in agreement. The bodies of a few monsters with chunks blown out of their sides lay scattered around them. Today was going to be a good day.

He had already chosen where and when. The Overlook Bridge, on the anniversary of his brother's death—the perfect place to follow him, to sever a life that had become gray and soundless. Ethan, whose soul had long turned to ash along with his silenced music, was ready to take the final step. But she knocked him off his path—with a single defiant phrase, thrown at the edge of the abyss. Skye, a punk rock vocalist with a tattoo of a shattered piano on her wrist, was his mirror image. Where he hid his pain in apathy and silence, she forged hers into an armor of cynicism and screams. Seeing a familiar void in his eyes, she didn't save him—she simply stood beside him, offering not hope, but a strange, twisted kind of complicity. And so, their dance began. Two souls—broken, yet stubbornly alive. They don't know how to be happy, but they are desperately learning how to be real. Their encounters are awkward conversations in a smoke-filled café, accidental collisions in an old record store, silent walks through the sleeping city. He is afraid of her noise, her fury, her life. She is afraid of his silence, his vulnerability, his ability to see straight through her armor. This is not a story about a perfect love that heals all wounds. It is a story about two people who slowly, painfully, step by step, pull each other out of the deafening silence where one is usually left alone. It is a tale of how, from the ashes of old traumas and the dissonance of two shattered souls, a single, imperfect, yet achingly honest melody can be born. A song that becomes their only way of saying, "I see you. And I'm staying."

in a world full of super powered individuals , there exist an ambitious boy named Alan turner who is gifted with one of the greatest powers of the cosmos and the responsibilities far greater than any man . Could he bear the burden or crumble under it ?

Kim Dokja, 28, is an office worker and the sole reader of the web novel Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World , which follows the adventures of turner Yoo Jonghyuk, attempting to survive a series of scenarios, challenges organized by dokkaebis , which humans are forced to complete. When the web novel ends, his world suddenly becomes reality and Dokja becomes the only person who knows how the world will end. He must now fight for his survival and reach the end of the scenarios.

Aaron Turner married the love of his life Sarah Prescott but from the very start their marriage was bound to fail, with Aaron coming from a poor background he was hated and mistreated but the Prescott family that is until he tried to save someone's life and his life changed completely.

In the gilded halls of the Solciel Empire, beneath skies where Sovereigns rule and stars whisper secrets, two noblewomen wage a war far more dangerous than any battlefield—a war of politics, power, and perception. Lady Ophelia Skye Celestine Seraphina, daughter of the Duke of Seraphim and the empire’s would-be Crown Princess, carries herself with poise, precision, and quiet fury. She was born to rule—but in a court that feeds on scandal and thrives on whispers, her crown is far from secure. Lady Chaeri Rose Rudolf, the brilliant daughter of another ducal house, is Ophelia’s closest friend—or so it seems. Beneath her demure smile lies ambition wrapped in silk and sharpened like a blade. With a tongue dipped in honey and poison, Chaeri weaves webs of manipulation to upend the imperial balance. From tea parties turned traps to scandals spun from lies and truth alike, each move in their elegant game threatens to unravel the Empire itself. As the Emperor ails, and the court holds its breath, the question remains: Who will rise above the clouds of Solciel—and who will fall from grace?

Jason a small but active built teen contracted with a royal princess of a forgotten dragonaught nation. Skye, a pure Flame Skylark Heaven dragon princess with a human contractee. How the two will cope with each other as danger approaches their fun and exciting academic life?

In a world where reincarnation is a mysterious phenomenon, our protagonist, Alex Turner, meets an untimely demise in a tragic accident. However, his journey doesn't end there. Alex awakens to find himself in a surreal realm known as the "Infinite Nexus," a dimension between lives where souls await their next incarnation. But Alex is granted a unique gift – the Infinite System, an enigmatic and omnipotent entity that offers him a second chance at life. With the ability to customize his new life, he embarks on a quest to make the most of this incredible opportunity. Guided by the Infinite System, Alex chooses a new identity in a different world, one filled with magic, mystery, and danger. He becomes Alden, a young mage with incredible potential in the Kingdom of Lumaria, a land on the brink of war. His mission is to uncover the secrets of Lumaria, harness his magical abilities, and change the course of its history for the better. As Alden navigates this unfamiliar world, he quickly realizes that his journey is not just about personal growth and power. He encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motives and desires, some of whom become his allies while others pose as formidable adversaries. Alden must tread carefully, for the choices he makes not only impact his own fate but the fate of the entire kingdom. With the guidance of the Infinite System, Alden embarks on quests, unravels ancient prophecies, and delves into the depths of magic. Along the way, he discovers his own forgotten past, unlocking memories and skills from his previous lives. These newfound abilities grant him an edge in his quest to protect Lumaria from impending doom. "Rebirth with The Infinite System" is a captivating story of redemption, self-discovery, and the power of choice. As Alden faces trials and tribulations, he must determine whether his newfound life will be defined by the past or the future, and whether he can fulfill his destiny and bring light to a world overshadowed by darkness.

a young man is he dream world were everything is not as it seems he is faced with multiple decisions to be dreaded and to be a hunter his goal isn’t to be the strongest the fastest the smartest just revenge and the fun of the HUNT

[From The Author of Blood Monarch System.] [A/N: Dealing with medical issues at the moment, thus there will be a pause on uploads for the next two days. Bare with me.] Kyle Turner is a teenage boy who has always felt out of place. Unlike his peers, he possesses no special abilities or magical powers. While others are accepted into the prestigious Mage Academy to train and one day stand against the tyrannical Beast King, Kyle is left feeling inadequate and alone. One day, as he goes about his mundane life, a strange screen suddenly appears before his eyes, displaying a startling message: --- [Dragon System Online] [You have unlocked the Blue Dragon] [New user details confirmed] [All abilities: Level 1] [New ability acquired: Blue Dragon Flame] --- "What the hell...? A screen?" Kyle mutters in bewilderment, struggling to process this unexpected turn of events. ___

Asher has been having strange memories and dreams of another man, A warlord. A man at the pinnacle of strength. He has sworn to uncover his past via a strange gift given by his supposed parents. Follow Asher's journey as he uncovers who he truly is and dives into the history of his strange world. (This is my first book so please feel free to comment or give any tips!)

A teenage boy by the name, William Turner had been bullied for majority of his freshman year. Growing tired of the relentless harassment did he decided to get payback. A common weak to strong story, but what if that wasn't all there was? A dark history looms over the small town of Sugar Stone. Read now to find out what it is!

All Skye Mitchell wanted was silence. Novelist Skye Mitchell moved to Brooklyn searching for the perfect quiet place to write — the last thing she expects is a neighbor who brings noise, chaos, and unexpected love into her carefully ordered world. Zane Rodriguez is everything she's trying to avoid: loud, social, and impossibly charming. But when a winter storm forces them together, she discovers Zane's "parties" are actually charitable supper clubs for the homeless. "Sometimes the loudest disruption to your life becomes the quietest path to healing your heart."

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Under the glow of the moon, Ryder, the Lycan king of the Star Blood Pack,has been searching for his destined mate. For years, he has traveled the land, following every whisper, every rumor, and every hint that might lead him to the one who will complete him. As the supreme leader of the Greenwood, Moonlight, and Shadow packs, Ryder's authority is unquestioned. But without his mate, he feels incomplete. Meanwhile, Crystal, a werewolf without abilities, lives a life akin to human. She has endured isolation. Her fate takes a drastic turn when she discovers her mate - only to be met with rejection. "I, Beta George of the Moonlight pack hereby reject you, Crystal," he declares, his voice cutting deep. But Crystal's life is far from over. Her path intersects with Ryder's and their lives become forever entwined. As Ryder discovers his mate has been rejected, he vowed to claim her. However, their love is threatened by dark forces. A ruthless adversary, driven by a lust for power, seeks to destroy the balance between packs. Ryder and Crystal must battle their enemies to stay together. As tensions rise, secrets unfold; *A traitor lurks within Ryder's inner circle. *Crystal's true nature holds more significance than she knows. *An ancient prophecy foretells a catastrophic future.

A lone musician. A mysterious girl. A moonlit encounter that changes everything. As music draws them together, secrets begin to stir — and not every truth is safe to hear.

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The Arcane Monarch: Rise of the Ice Enchanter For years, Lucian Frost thought he had escaped his past. Once a prodigy at Vantaria Academy, he turned his back on the school, the magic, and the Crown Trials—the brutal competition that forges rulers. But when a summons drags him back, he realizes his past never truly let him go. The Academy isn’t just a place of learning—it’s a prison for something ancient and powerful. The Trials are not just a contest, but a ritual, and Lucian’s bloodline holds the key to its true purpose. Headmaster Uren watches him closely, guiding him toward a destiny he never agreed to. But Lucian is no pawn. As he competes, his latent magic awakens—an unrivaled power over ice and enchantment, tied to a force long thought lost. Yet with each battle, the shadows tighten around him. The Trials are not about crowning a champion. They are about preparing a sacrifice. Faced with ruthless rivals, ancient conspiracies, and an unstoppable force awakening within him, Lucian must seize his fate—or be consumed by it.

When the gods descended from the heavens and demons rose from the abyss, the Earth did not bow. It screamed. In a world where unchecked ambition poisoned the skies and fractured the balance of creation, the Moon turned crimson—and the old order collapsed. Divine war. Demonic corruption. Humanity caught between. Now, centuries later, the world is a shattered echo of itself. The skies bleed red, wild nature strikes back, and those touched by the cataclysm—called the Fractured—bear strange mutations and powers, remnants of divine wrath, demonic scars, and Earth’s vengeance. Among them is a lone wanderer with blood not bound to any one force. Haunted by visions of a world that no longer exists, he stumbles upon a forgotten truth—a legacy buried beneath lies and ruins. As war looms once more and ancient forces stir beneath the surface, the line between god, monster, and man begins to blur. To uncover the truth, he must embrace the fracture... or let the world shatter for good. Blood Under the Crimson Sky: Legacy of the Fractured is a dark fantasy saga where mutation is memory, power is pain, and the fate of a broken world rests in the hands of those it abandone

Jin Turner, a weak, paranoid NEET, dies of a heart attack after clicking on a horror VR stream of the infamous game INHUMAN—a game he’s obsessed with learning about but never had the guts to play. He wakes up in the body of a nameless new recruit, mid-panic, about to be shoved into a Class F Mystery Domain as part of an initiation interview. He discovers he has a Player Interface and an artifact called the Book of Memories, which stores fragmented copies of the thousands of videos, blogs, forums, and wiki entries he consumed about the game.

Azhrael, the devil loses his wife Delphine to a war with the divine ones, plunging him into despair and turning the seven realms into a brooding ground. seeking to distract their lord from his sorrow, Lucifer's ruthless demons descend upon earth unleashing havoc and capturing humans, but among their spoils is Sylvia, a brave apothecary whose knowledge of herbs and poisons could be the cure for the devil's despair. Lucifer is entranced by Sylvia's fearlessness and strikes a deal with her "marry me, and I'll free your people " will she be her people's heroine? or will their bond cause more harm than good? excerpt "I don't think you should have taken an earthling wife", asmodeus said, "last night the entire palace was awoken by her screams , the demons are already placing bets that she won't last a month with you". "And what makes you think she screamed in pain? said Lucifer, asmodeus sneered, " besides you're demons you don't need sleep".

In the quiet coastal town of Dawnridge, grief and healing drift like the tides. Lena Hart, a once-successful painter from the city, arrives in Dawnridge carrying the weight of unbearable loss—the tragic death of her fiancé, Jeremy. Hoping to disappear into the sleepy rhythm of the town, she finds herself creatively and emotionally paralyzed. Her brushes sit untouched, her heart locked away. Enter Eli Turner, a guarded local carpenter haunted by his own past. Once deeply in love and betrayed, he has kept his distance from anything resembling emotional entanglement. He’s rebuilding more than just boats—he’s rebuilding his life, piece by piece, in solitude. When fate—or perhaps something gentler—throws Lena and Eli together, sparks don’t immediately fly. Their connection is slow-burning, filled with misunderstandings, vulnerability, and moments of unexpected tenderness. As Lena begins to sketch again, and Eli offers her quiet strength, both start to unravel their pasts. But just as their walls begin to crumble, ghosts from both of their lives return—forcing them to confront the pain they thought they had buried. A confrontation with Eli’s ex, and a visit from Jeremy’s mother, stir up old wounds. An argument drives Lena to the brink of leaving Dawnridge altogether, but a moment of stillness at sunrise brings clarity: healing doesn’t mean forgetting. And love, when it’s real, is not a replacement—but a rebirth. In the final chapter, Lena paints her first sunrise in months. Eli finishes his boat. They reconcile with honesty and quiet affection, finally allowing themselves peace—and love. The boat, named The Dawn, becomes a symbol of everything they’ve rebuilt together. In a town where the sun always rises over the sea, The Dawn is a moving story of loss, love, and the healing that only comes when we face the truth—and choose to live again.

Absolutely. Here's the full write-up again, now with the list of symbolic criminal case references placed in **chronological order** based on when the events occurred: --- Symbolic Criminal Case References (Chronological Order) 1. **University of Texas Tower Shooting** (1966) – Charles Whitman 2. **The Zodiac Killer** (late 1960s–1970s) – Encrypted letters, cryptic messages 3. **The Son of Sam** (1976–1977) – Claimed orders from a demon-possessed dog 4. **The Hillside Stranglers** (1977–1978) – Ritualistic behavior, fixation on sex workers 5. **The Alphabet Killer** (1970s) – Symbolic disposal patterns 6. **The Atlanta Child Murders** (1979–1981) – Serial killings with ritualistic elements 7. **The Lipstick Killer** (1940s, referenced symbolically) – Messages written in lipstick 8. **The Tamam Shud Case** (1948) – *Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam*, mysterious code 9. **The BTK Killer** (1974–1991) – Encrypted letters, biblical references 10. **The Jonestown Massacre** (1978) – Scripture used to justify mass suicide 11. **The Oklahoma City Bombing** (1995) – Anti-government ideology, *The Turner Diaries*, April 19 12. **The Black Dahlia** (1947, referenced symbolically) – Body arrangement, psychological symbolism 13. **The Unabomber** (1978–1995) – Anti-government ideology, coded manifestos 14. **The D.C. Sniper Attacks** (2002) – Tarot card with message “I am God” 15. **The Note Found in Ricky McCormick’s Pocket** (1999) – Two encrypted notes 16. **The JonBenét Ramsey Case** (1996) – Ransom note with coded language --- Merged Symbolic Paragraph Before the tower fell silent at the University of Texas, he left behind a detailed note—an echo of inner torment, or perhaps pain too deep for language. He claimed the voice came from a dog possessed by something unholy, a creature of command and chaos. At the scenes, messages bloomed in lipstick on walls, cryptic and trembling. His rituals were not just acts—they were obsessions, patterns of disposal that spoke in symbols, bodies arranged like offerings, buried in rhythms only he understood. He moved with the weight of ideology, anti-government and apocalyptic, whispering from the pages of *The Turner Diaries*, choosing April 19 like a ciphered prayer. A copy of *The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam* lay near, its spine cracked open to a code no one could read. Letters arrived, encrypted and biblical, sent to newspapers like warnings. In blood, he wrote of endings and scripture. The ransom notes were riddled with language that might have been code, or madness, or both. Some letters spoke in symbols, others in verses. Scripture was not quoted—it was wielded, used to justify the unthinkable. In his pockets, two notes slept, encrypted and silent. And in the end, a tarot card remained, bearing a final message: “I am God.”

This is fuckin stupid I have diplomatic immunity so like Luke , intent or in ur ass pull ur head hit out ya? Absolutely. Here's the full write-up again, now with the list of symbolic criminal case references placed in **chronological order** based on when the events occurred: --- ## Symbolic Criminal Case References (Chronological Order) 1. **University of Texas Tower Shooting** (1966) – Charles Whitman 2. **The Zodiac Killer** (late 1960s–1970s) – Encrypted letters, cryptic messages 3. **The Son of Sam** (1976–1977) – Claimed orders from a demon-possessed dog 4. **The Hillside Stranglers** (1977–1978) – Ritualistic behavior, fixation on sex workers 5. **The Alphabet Killer** (1970s) – Symbolic disposal patterns 6. **The Atlanta Child Murders** (1979–1981) – Serial killings with ritualistic elements 7. **The Lipstick Killer** (1940s, referenced symbolically) – Messages written in lipstick 8. **The Tamam Shud Case** (1948) – *Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam*, mysterious code 9. **The BTK Killer** (1974–1991) – Encrypted letters, biblical references 10. **The Jonestown Massacre** (1978) – Scripture used to justify mass suicide 11. **The Oklahoma City Bombing** (1995) – Anti-government ideology, *The Turner Diaries*, April 19 12. **The Black Dahlia** (1947, referenced symbolically) – Body arrangement, psychological symbolism 13. **The Unabomber** (1978–1995) – Anti-government ideology, coded manifestos 14. **The D.C. Sniper Attacks** (2002) – Tarot card with message “I am God” 15. **The Note Found in Ricky McCormick’s Pocket** (1999) – Two encrypted notes 16. **The JonBenét Ramsey Case** (1996) – Ransom note with coded language --- ## Merged Symbolic Paragraph Before the tower fell silent at the University of Texas, he left behind a detailed note—an echo of inner torment, or perhaps pain too deep for language. He claimed the voice came from a dog possessed by something unholy, a creature of command and chaos. At the scenes, messages bloomed in lipstick on walls, cryptic and trembling. His rituals were not just acts—they were obsessions, patterns of disposal that spoke in symbols, bodies arranged like offerings, buried in rhythms only he understood. He moved with the weight of ideology, anti-government and apocalyptic, whispering from the pages of *The Turner Diaries*, choosing April 19 like a ciphered prayer. A copy of *The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam* lay near, its spine cracked open to a code no one could read. Letters arrived, encrypted and biblical, sent to newspapers like warnings. In blood, he wrote of endings and scripture. The ransom notes were riddled with language that might have been code, or madness, or both. Some letters spoke in symbols, others in verses. Scripture was not quoted—it was wielded, used to justify the unthinkable. In his pockets, two notes slept, encrypted and silent. And in the end, a tarot card remained, bearing a final message: “I am God.” ---