Carved Wood Faces

Jonas is an orphan boy who struggles to survive every day. He lives in an era of superhumans, and for him, who has no powers, this feels like a slap in the face. Until one day, while lying down, waiting for the end of his life, something inside him awakens. Tired of being just a victim, Jonas decides that if he can't win like the others, he will carve his own path — even if it means facing the impossible.

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One chapter stories, series of fantasy world dilemmas. The setting and the world is based on my other novel, but should be understood without even reading it (hopefully). It's just a normal fantasy world.

Jax Mercer is a seasoned underground fighter, a man who’s spent his life surviving one brutal match at a time. Fighting is all he knows, all he’s good at, and all that keeps his demons at bay. But when he takes down a feared opponent known as The Butcher, he unknowingly steps into a dangerous game that’s bigger than anything he’s faced before. After the fight, Jax is confronted by Vincent Romano, a powerful crime boss who controls the underground circuit from the shadows. Romano doesn’t care about Jax’s victory—he only cares about the money The Butcher was supposed to make him. And now, Jax is in his debt. To pay it off, Jax is forced into a high-stakes fight against Leon Vargas—a monstrous, undefeated fighter with a reputation for breaking men. But this isn’t just about fighting. Romano is playing a deeper game, and Jax can feel it. There’s something he’s not being told, something more dangerous than losing a match. With no way out, Jax turns to his only friend, Mason—the one person who’s been in his corner through every fight, every mistake, every fall. Mason sees the trap Jax is walking into and urges him to run. But Jax knows running won’t save him. Romano’s reach is too long, and if Jax disappears, Mason becomes the next target. As the fight approaches, Jax must decide: does he play Romano’s game and hope he can survive? Or does he fight not just for his freedom, but for something he’s never had before—a future? With every punch, every choice, and every second inside that ring, Jax isn’t just fighting an opponent. He’s fighting for his life.

-------------- Ares Halvard Constantine: "Just two words: You are mine, and my mate." * Valeska Steel was killed. Ares Halvard, who had imprinted and made Valeska his mate, did not want their love to end tragically by death; he desperately defied fate and took Valeska's corpse across to the Netherworld, using the Forbidden Grimoire portal. As compensation, he left Valeska's soul adrift, thrown into the transmigration world, and reincarnated in the body of Vienna Beaumont. * Ares emphasizes his words in a husky, absolute voice. "Every man who dares touched you, so I cut off those arms. What's so hard to understand?" Valeska's life would never be the same again. -------

Fu Qian gracefully removed his skull, as if a gentleman were taking off his hat to pay respects. … Everything began with a transcended-dimension invitation. It's a story of a high-quality Thug turning the impossible into the possible. Of course, on that day, the great being behind the invitation was still unaware of what it had done.

Untuk memperingati hari wisuda mereka, Zoya bersama kesepuluh temannya berencana untuk pergi ke sebuah hutan yang disebut dengan Sage Forest untuk berkemah selama tiga hari dua malam. Mereka semua menantikan kegiatan itu dan menikmati perjalanan menuju ke sana dengan penuh canda tawa, kecuali Zoya. Soalnya Zoya dipaksa ikut. Awalnya, Zoya tidak mau ikut karena ia tahu bahwa disana akan ada Elias, mantan kekasihnya yang baru ia putuskan beberapa minggu yang lalu. Kalau Zoya ikut, Zoya punya feeling bahwa sesuatu yang tidak mengenakkan pasti akan terjadi. Hingga kemudian, feeling Zoya benar. Namun, bukan karena Elias, ...melainkan karena teman-temannya yang hilang satu per satu di dalam hutan itu.

WHAT!!? I'M===THE VILLIAN?? wait but I'm the.....Author?? * * * Ms. Sally a well known writer and a scientist... was stuck in her OWN CREATION.... None the less as.... Villain... * * * Well, she wouldn't die that easily will she?? OF COURSE NOT!! * * * EXPLORE HER STORY HERE!!

Lyra is a seven year old girl that moved out of town with her parents to leave in the outskirts of a small village near the woods. She loved the woods but the villagers warned them about the dangers lying in the woods. One day as Lyra was playing in the woods she thought she saw someone. I what she saw one of the dangers in the woods or is it more than that.

Deep within the forest, many enchanted creatures live and prosper. This is all due to the magic of the fairies, which gave each creature the ability to speak and reason like a human. As a result, many nations rose and waged war with each other. To stop the chaos and form peace, the Olanders, the most ancient of creatures that could walk on two legs and speak the human tongue long before the fairies wrought their magic, began to spread their influence and reign to the borders of the forest. Its only foe was the Wolves, vicious monsters that haunt all woodlanders' nightmares. But they are steadily gaining power, and the Olanders grow desperate. Enter Severus, a young Dog with no real purpose or future, whose entire life is filled with just his dead-end clerk job. He wishes that he could somehow break free from his empty, monotonous existence and live life like all those around him seem to do. But when that wish is granted by a chance encounter with an Olander Army Commander, Severus finds he can not only break free of his dull life, but also break free of his own restraints to find friends, love, courage, and maybe even happiness.

Purity a lowercase, clumsy, weak but determined angel suddenly volunteered to fight Abaddon, the 7th prince of hell who was pushed to earth to cause chaos on earth taking souls through deals Reborn but adopted into a family of riches and wealth faced bullying from her family but was favored by the head. Balancing her duties as an angel and the perfect granddaughter, It was purity’s job to take souls to heaven was it was time, both Abaddon and purity crossed paths couple of times but didn’t have any interaction. Roaming countries and countries for centuries Abaddon didn’t mind to purity until one night in an intense fight they were struck by lightning waking up they switched powers. ……………………………………… waking up to a burning sensation on her forehead purity whimpered, rubbing her head which just made the pain worse. looking around she wasn’t in her room, she was enveloped in an atmosphere of dark luxury.the air thick with leather and polished wood. candelabras with black candles cast flickering shadows on the walls adorned with intricate gold patterns. Massive, velvet- upholstered in deep burgundy and ebony wood chaise lounge dominated the space. A grand piano it’s ebony surface polished to mirror sheen sits silently in a corner. The bed which she layed on a grand king sized bed with black silk duvet and matching velvet pillows the wood on the head board was flawlessly carved with designs reminiscent of anique demon seal the bed positioned centrally purity jumped up seeing Abaddon staring at her with rage a halo atop his head his wings white but black in the very end and most importantly the cross tattoo on his wrist. “why are you with my halo?” purity stood on the bed attempting to take it but Abaddon threw her to the vanity table shattering the mirror “what did you do?!” Purity got up bleeding from her side she looked at herself in the shattered glass an upside down cross on her forehead her wings black, purity screamed “what did you do?!” she ran to punching his chest but Abaddon quickly raised her by the neck his grip tightening, purity couldn’t breathe the doors burst open Abaddon immediately dropped purity who gasped for air before looking up her voice still chocked “I can explain”

Content Warning: This story contains mature themes and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is advised. Hiroshi Takeda, a tall and muscular 36-year-old man, was living an ordinary life in Japan until a strange twist of fate brought him to a fantasy world filled with diverse races and unusual customs. Known as "Henry" in this new realm, Hiroshi quickly realized that this world had very different norms—interracial relationships were unheard of, same-sex intimacy didn’t exist, and modesty was almost nonexistent. But for Hiroshi, that didn’t matter. He had one goal: to explore this strange and fascinating world in the most intimate way possible. Whether it was a cute catfolk, a beautiful elf, or a shy centaur, Hiroshi didn't discriminate. Male or female, as long as they were pretty ,cute,hot,sexy and without muscles, they caught his eye—and his passion. As Hiroshi starts his “sex adventure,” he breaks every cultural norm and taboo of this world, charming his way through villages, befriending (and sleeping with) beautiful beings from mermaids to fairy, and making a name for himself as the first human unbound by tradition. With a mix of humor, romance, and plenty of spicy moments, Hiroshi’s story is one of discovery, connection, and indulging in the pleasures this fantastical world has to offer.

"Ryzen, a teenage boy, finds himself reincarnated into his favorite novel, armed with some cheats and legendary equipment. Watch as he carves his path through this new world, facing challenges, growing stronger, and rising to become the ultimate swordsman."

"Darkness That's the only way to explain what I see. I'm entrapped in a dark, empty void of nothingness. All I see? Darkness. All  I hear? "Isn't it lovely? All alone? Heart made of glass. My mind of stone" Singing. Singing? Wait who's singing There's a voice. A female voice. Her voice is heaven but...who is she?" Kyle's an introvert. And doesn't have many friends and doesn't get much attention. And he's fine with it. He's also fine with his parents ignoring his very existence. The only problem? Who's gonna save him when he encounters a bear? And who's gonna look for him when he's lost and unconscious in the forest. The lady of the woods. A mysterious beauty with a magical voice, residing in the forest. People from kyles town have heard of her before. The spoke tales, describing her as a siren, a succubus,  a tempting devil, and a wicked witch. What happens when you enter her territory? And what happens when Kyle wakes up in her home?

In a futuristic world where humanity thrives despite the ancient threat of demonic portals, monstrous entities continue to emerge, preying on the unsuspecting. To combat this, the Department of Demon Control (DDC) enlists elite warriors known as Kai-Users—humans born with an exceptional life force called Kai. Their existence remains a secret, hidden from the public eye. Kimura Asahi, a 17-year-old high schooler. Balancing school life and his duty to protect the city, his only solace is Ai, his fiancée and sole confidante. Haunted by his past and his vow to protect his younger sister, Natsumi, Asahi must push beyond his limits as greater threats emerge. A battle for survival begins. Will his love and determination be enough to face the demons ahead? Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/2zz2Csj9UQ

Dedicated to her career as a detective, Eden Cooper must find out what's behind the killings in Willowbrook. Almost everyday, bodies are found in the woods and they all have one thing in common, a strange bite mark or scratch. In a bid to unravel the mystery behind these deaths, Eden comes across an attractive stalker, Lowell Keelin. Lowell is a Werewolf who claimed Eden was his mate and him stalking her was just to protect her. It took Eden a while to understand who or what he was protecting her from but by then, pieces came together and they led to Lowell being the killer. Initially growing feelings for a humorous and attractive Lowell, Eden felt betrayed that she had fallen in love with a serial killer and vowed to put him behind bars. Lowell however insists on being innocent. Who is the killer in the woods?

Aki is a high school student living in a small town called Hisako, His life completely turns around when he meets Emi, a strange girl who drags him to a whole another world connected to the woods in his town. Who was this girl? Did multiverse's really exist? Even if they did why was one connected to his hometown?

Following a tragic accident in which Lily loses both her parents. She finds herself faced with the challenge of her lifetime when her well-being is intrusted to a man she has never met. She is a skittish little thing, that has spend most of her life, safely growing in the shadows of her parents whom have kept her safe, and guarded. In her desperate attempt to prove her worth, she strikes a deal with the stranger. Things take a turn for the worse when her life turns into living, breathing nightmare, at every turn she takes. Her mistakes, haunt her very much like her dreams where she embarks in a journey a discovery of herself, and of the world that she belongs. After two years of pinning, a wirlwind, illicit romance comes to life. The second part of the book focuses on a series of adeventures where she divides her efforts between attending the academy and preparing to face an enemy that has hunted her for eighteen years. An enemy hellbent on sacrificing her for the greater good. The life of one, for the lives of many. Stay tuned for more.

in a world where magic and danger lurk among the trees, a brave young adventurer sets out on a dangerous quest to uncover the secrets of the whispering woods,

The catastrophe is coming, no one can survive，a person who perfectly inherited the Star Technique and Chaos Bloodline.

Deep in the Forgotten Celestial Valley, two legendary cultivators live in seclusion: Bai Qingyu, the Divine Frost Empress, and Li Yuexin, the Everlasting Flame Sovereign. Millions of years ago, they were the undisputed rulers of the cultivation world, their love shaking the heavens. However, they mysteriously vanished, leaving behind myths and speculation. Now, the world has forgotten them. New so-called "geniuses" have emerged, and arrogant sect heirs rule the land, unaware that two sleeping dragons are about to wake. When a group of young cultivators stumbles into their valley, attempting to "conquer the mysterious ruins," they unknowingly provoke two of the strongest beings in history. Amused, Qingyu and Yuexin decide to leave their secluded paradise and explore the modern cultivation world once more. Thus begins their journey of face-slapping arrogant juniors, toppling so-called "powerhouses," exposing scheming sects, and rekindling old rivalries—all while flirting shamelessly, causing havoc, and reminding the world exactly who the real powerhouses are.

A teenage girl dies of a heart attack after being humiliated and reincarnated into the body of a poor woman pursued by nobles. [The skills Evil Contract and Genetic Manipulation have been successfully acquired by the host] This is the story of a person on the path she has carved out for herself

I’ve killed thousands before, in a world far from this one, and I’ll kill thousands more before I’m done. This place is nothing new—just another hunting ground, filled with the same fragile, oblivious prey. They scream the same, beg the same, die the same. Their fear tastes just as sweet. With my gift, I can be anyone and I can be anywhere. By the time they realize what I am, they’ll already be bleeding out in my hands. ——— Art on cover is by u/tj_ill on Reddit (I can take it down! I asked for permission to use their art but I haven't received a response yet. I used it nonetheless because it genuinely looks unsettling—the perfect choice.)