With A Halo Of Water And A Tongue Of Wood

7/31/2024~ In the process of editing and updating my earlier chapters. I personally believe the story starts to improve and find it's way a bit more around chapter 50+. Hopefully can make some adjustments in earlier chapters when I have the time, but pacing slows down into a more measured rate as I start finding my groove. I give the content more time to breathe instead of going so fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the realm of Nexaria, where elemental spirits and divine beings shape the fate of the world as a land of mortals striving to become gods against the demons of the Abyssal universe, a young boy named Lassim Vanthar embarks on an extraordinary journey of advancement, adventure and becoming a bastion for those around him in their fight against the Dragal. Born into a noble family with a legacy of Fire elemental martial prowess, Lassim possesses an unparalleled gift on his 8th birthday—a connection to two differing elemental spirits, a feat unheard of in the history of his world. A gift and a tampering of the order until now that is an omen. It is a sign of the Gods influencing the future fate of Nexaria on a more serious level. Lassim must harness the power of his dual spirits to protect his loved ones and confront the looming threat of the Abyss' encroachment on his universe, but one step at a time as he grows from just a tool of the God's to a major power as the hero of not only Nexaria, but the entire universe. Lassim faces daunting challenges, battles fierce adversaries, and unlocks the mysteries of his own destiny that has been tampered with by the Gods of this universe. How will he react and adapt to his situations? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is my first ever novel. I’m a new author and still learning how to tell a story. Please understand that when reading. Thank you.

After a traumatic accident gives Stella the voice she never had, she finds herself thrust into a world she never believed existed-a pack of werewolves, including two powerful mates, Ezra and Apollo. As she struggles to understand her place among them, Stella discovers her rare phoenix heritage, a power both feared and revered. Battling internal doubts, a divided pack, and the deadly threat of rogue wolves, Stella must learn to embrace her strength, her heart, and her newfound voice to protect the pack that has become her family. But can she rise above her fears and trust in love before it's too late?

In the sleepy town of Ravenwood, 17-year-old Lena Grant struggles to find her place. Scarred by a childhood accident and ostracized by her peers, Lena feels like an outsider. But everything changes when Kaelin Darkshadow, a mysterious and handsome transfer student, arrives at Ravenwood High. As Lena and Kaelin grow closer, they must navigate the treacherous world of supernatural creatures lurking in the shadows. Asher Blackwood, a powerful werewolf, watches Lena from afar, his motives unclear. As the full moon rises, Lena finds herself at the center of a centuries-old prophecy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and supernatural creatures. With her heart torn between Kaelin and Asher, Lena must confront the darkness within herself and make a choice that will determine the fate of Ravenwood forever. "Moonfall" is a captivating tale of love, magic, and self-discovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

In a world where vampires coexist with humans, a young girl named Layla, haunted by a traumatic past, makes a desperate decision: she offers to serve the influential vampire, Vaughn, in exchange for his protection of her beloved aunt. But as their complicated relationship unfolds, Layla finds herself caught in a forbidden love triangle between two vampire brothers, Vaughn and Draven, who both vie for her heart.

Raii Shin Nohani leads a busy college life during the day while doing a part-time job of protecting Earth, the last planet with a moon, at night. She leads this double life along with Minus Moraya, their top agent. Aside from the usual buzz of academics, handling terror teachers, and clashing with the university elites, they hunt down monsters forming under the light of the moon when it is at its full form. Everything was going normal, until the moon hunters suddenly appeared, declaring war to take down the last moon in the whole universe and reviving a long-lost feud that once destroyed the balance of the cosmos. Raii Shin and Minus are the key players of the upcoming battle but then, they cross paths with their hidden stories and work things out, being careful not to turn their blades against each other.

The reason I am looking at death with my eyes... I want to escape a meaningless life, certainly a fake one. Also, what good is it to be born cursed if you can't pursue your curses fully?

Salvation. Sanctuary. A safe place. Somewhere he can be safe and free. Somewhere away from abuse, from his bullies, from harassment, from false judgements... from ropes... and whips... somewhere away from pain. Somewhere they will never reach him. That is what Aqueo Harp had always been wishing for. So when he finds himself dying and waking up in a world of magic, a world completely different from the one he had, he views it as a blessing in disguise. It was the thing he had been asking for—to escape from the cruel fate of an orphan like him in his previous world—a life under the mercy of a human trafficking organization that plunged him in a cycle of recurrent depression, back-and-forth at the local detention center, and other stuff that are known to be interrelated with juvenile delinquency. With that in mind, Aqueo swears to never go back to his miserable old life and live an opposite life in the new world, one that is devoid of any trouble he had in the past. But not even a full day has passed when he finds out that his fate in this new world might end up the same as his previous one. This place is also brimming with slavery and other abuse, just as dangerous as his previous world—or even worse. But there is hope, Aqueo Harp meets a water spirit and finds new friends, something he never had for a long time. With their help, Aqueo doesn't feel as hopeless anymore.

Amelia Ashford thought she could endure anything: her father’s erratic gambling, London’s withering stares, and the suffocating weight of propriety. But when scandal strikes at dawn, leaving her father dead and her family drowning in debt, Amelia faces a far more dangerous adversary. William Thornton, a man as ruthless as he is relentless, claims her sister Charlotte’s dowry as payment, and he will stop at nothing to secure it. With her family’s future hanging by a thread, Amelia must forge an uneasy alliance with Sebastian Sinclair, a viscount notorious for avoiding responsibility and courting scandal. Their paths collide in a tempest of whispered threats, midnight encounters, and the undeniable spark that crackles between them. But as secrets unravel and old wounds resurface, Amelia and Sebastian must decide whether their growing affection is a dangerous distraction—or the key to untangling the web of lies threatening to destroy them both. In a society where reputation is everything, can love survive the weight of betrayal?

Long ago in the high mountains of a secret empire, there were two powerful kingdoms split by the vast sea. One, a kingdom of fierce fire and power, full of mighty warriors and valiant royals. Their weapons ignited with flames of passion, and their skills were unmatched due to their discipline. A castle made of embers deemed it's walls untouchable to any foe. This kingdom was called the Crimson Demesne. Across the coastline, on the opposite cliff's peak, stood a vigorous, yet elegant castle, made by the grace of the stars. It is called the Steller Estate. Where hallways are finely plated with constellations of each record of the night sky. The shining silver and sapphire blades held by the royals were enlightened by stardust, reaching power beyond any imagination. These two kingdoms remained isolated from each other, for the two had long history of conflicts for power and rule over The Empire of Deargach Réaltaí. Countless bloody battles over crowns and thrones lead to the empire losing many adorn leaders. … Decades later, when the new kings and queens of both kingdoms were crowned, the Crimsons vowed to make amends with the Stellars and end the times of reckless exchange. Although, the villagers from both kingdoms still had their own disputes about the matter. Time will only tell who is really to trust.

Catalina was neither a man nor woman. Or could be said a human or an animal. she was just unknown being that tried to build a friendly environment she saw in her hometown. As she walked the earth, Catalina promised herself she will indeed make the barren land into a charming world. However, one thing a being like her could not understand every desire of a human, the people she thought will support her that loved her entirely would shield a knife behind their back and stabbed her where she could not stand anymore and would be left to die on agony on the same land she soil. That garden of roses she walked up on during her leisure time, who could have expected to be an unknown grave for herself? Disappointed, she curses those who did that to her to suffer and would not be happy eternity unless they are forgiven by herself. on top of that, she curses herself to not undergo a rebirth, a second chance like many of her kind. A friend of her was a witness but could not tell Catalina what happened was actually a misunderstanding. A poor friend did a taboo and reversed the curse. Centuries passed, a soul returned to dwell into a breathing body. A twin was born in a forbidden land. A genius and a talented young girl. Layla is a caring sister and always protect the little one from any insults cast on her younger sister for not having any magical abilities that should be passed on to a being such as them. They kept on saying that the little twin is identical to the extinct human species, full of greed and odd way of thinking. Instead of calming her, the kids said she was adopted. Well, none knows she is the reason for the safety of the villagers, the creations she invented from time to time is what kept them safe from the binge eating demon that preying on them. One day, a mistake lead her to be cast outside of the forest which meant she would be eaten alive by those demon. Accepting her faith, she saved by someone. That man made her realize, her people had it wrong. They are other civilization outside the forest she dwell her entire life. Human the assumed to bring apocalypse to the world, is still around and they are nice unlike the story foretold. Encountering, household every household, she could feel, this is not the first time walking here. Some other things are familiar to the touch. "You are stronger that you imagine. Only if you remember who you are" the man that saved her constantly said that. "How do I remember?'' "I don't know. You need to remember it, and if you happen to remember it, I hope the smile on your face won't fade away"

The journey of a girl living in a world of cultivators and immortals.

A young man has a very unlucky encounter with a monster, forcing him to take a path that he would never have imagined. How will he survive, in a world of men, monsters, and demons?

" In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. " A priest of the holy land, who happened to own a clinic. Main goal; hospitality and repentance. After all, treat your neighbors like how you want to be treated. But for the past few weeks, people has gone missing after going to that specific clinic. Maybe there's more than to the eye, or.. whatever idk.

Ayane Hoshino was an ordinary university student, juggling assignments and an uneventful life, until one fateful visit to a futuristic tech expo changed everything. An experimental machine, the Simulacrum Nexus, malfunctioned during her demonstration, hurling her into an otherworldly dimension where time, space, and reality blur. In this surreal yet beautiful realm, Ayane discovers she is the Chrono-Seeker, a figure destined to repair the cracks in the fabric of existence. Armed with mysterious glowing symbols on her wrist, she must navigate a kaleidoscope of cyberpunk cities, mystical kingdoms, and cosmic voids. Her journey is far from solitary. A mismatched team joins her quest: Ethan Steele, a sarcastic yet brilliant detective from a shattered future, driven by his own lost memories. Rivienne, a stoic knight burdened with a tragic past, sworn to protect Ayane at all costs. Coda, a mischievous, sentient AI whose true agenda remains a puzzle. As they unravel the secrets of the paradoxes threatening existence, Ayane learns the stakes are far greater than she imagined. Her memories, choices, and emotions hold the key to not just saving this world but determining the fate of all realities. But with danger lurking in every shadow and truths concealed behind veils of deceit, Ayane must confront a terrifying question: Is she a savior, or merely a pawn in a grand cosmic game? Packed with thrilling mysteries, stunning twists, and a touch of romance, A Paradox of Dreams and Shadows is a genre-blending journey through time, space, and the human heart.

a normal salary man who took revenge on his cheating wife. I am Takashi Yamato I used to love my wife a lot. But recently I just found out my wife is cheating on me. More worse part is her cheating partner is my nemesis.

6 Teens are stuck in the woods with creatures. Leo and Jesse have to take control before someone dies.

El universo inicio con un gran Boom en el vacío, miles y miles de particulas se dispararon por todas partes. La conciencia universal había despertado, con promesas de nuevos mundos Entre ellos uno especial...

a soul who had always dreamed of being born in a fantasy of cultivation and being reborn into the Song family and hoped that it would awaken a super powerful golden finger and 16 years had passed nothing changed and only appeared after escaping the fire poison calamity and was a harbinger of his legend.

What do you do when your best friend has a crush on someone you don’t even know? Well, we write a story about it, of course. The transition from 50% to a full-blown crush is interesting in so many ways. And in my best friend S’s life, that’s exactly what’s happening right now. She’s the “idiot” in love, and we’re the “idiots” standing by, giggling madly while elbowing her. Perfect, right? But here’s the real question: Does ‘A’ feel the same way, or is it just teasing? A and S like to pretend they’re just cousins with their usual banter. But as their friends, we have every right to tease them. After all, we’re her best friends, and we get to watch this journey unfold before us. Follow S through this rollercoaster of emotions with us. Nobody knows where this is going, and that's part of the thrill. It’s all about discovering what happens when feelings are put on the line. “You might like me 50%, but I like you double that. That’s some serious math, don’t you think?” {Co-directed by Romeesa (thank you)} {Main character – My best friend, S (I know you're blushing)}

Chance Of A Lifetime, is placed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Amish, Mennonite Village. The Sunscreek Village. Nestled far back in the woods of the Prairie. To be a friend of William Peachy Family, Kinner relationships , and happenings in their lives. A strong family of values , worshiping God , Angels amongst us in a world of the Plain. A young woman receives bad news cancer and undergoes a procedure that leaves her unable to bare Kinner. Then meets a man who loves her to face this obstacle together. Then a horse appears from heaven to teach them about love.

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.

"One naïve boy. Five handsome and diabolic vampires. A mansion in the midst of woods filled with secretes." Nate Todd, living in the town of Rush Hour, does not think twice before doing something, he has been a naïve boy since his childhood. So, when his friend tells him about a secret forest in the most isolated part of the town, he decides to go there, all alone. He expects to encounter wild animals during his visit, who could possibly kill him. But what he doesn't expect, is to find a beautiful mansion, in the midst of the forest, with five beautiful boys, living in it. When the boys invite him to stay with them, being the gullible person he is, he agrees. Five handsome vampires, living in a mansion, in the midst of a forest. They use their innocent façade and their captivating beauty, to lure their preys in and Nate, is certainly not the first one. Realizing this and the fact that the boys are not as innocent as they seem, Nate finds out that they have some sinister intentions. The mansion is not as welcoming as it first seemed and hides dark secrets behind its walls. Will he be able to escape? DISCLAIMER : This story and the plot are entierly mine so kindly do not steal.

Chastine Aphrodite Reign is the only member of the long-forgotten Wood Clan to enroll in a prestigious university known for its elemental users. While the major clans—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Dark—are admired and feared, the Wood Clan has faded into obscurity after hiding for over 50 years. Once a formidable power, their legacy has been overshadowed and forgotten. Determined to restore her clan’s former glory, Chastine faces derision and is labeled as a coward from a weaker clan. To reclaim their honor and erase their tarnished reputation, she must rise above and defeat the most powerful members of the major clans. Through sheer strength and determination, Chastine aims to prove the Wood Clan’s worth and return them to their rightful place among the strongest.

Within the shadows of a world where destiny intertwines with the enigmatic forces of the supernatural, 'Death and Rebirth: A Way of Redemption' unfolds with an ominous undertone. The story opens with Frances, a young man bearing the weight of a noble lineage, who finds himself ensnared in a web of mysteries and family secrets. Haunted by an affliction shrouded in darkness, Frances is the epicenter of his family's strife. His mother, Seraphina, and Elder Lucianus, a symbol of wisdom and strength, join him on a treacherous quest. Their singular purpose: to unearth the truth that festers within the heart of their noble bloodline. As they navigate a world teetering precariously between war and peace, a revelation occurs within the ancient sanctum of a temple. This revelation, however, is not a harbinger of hope; it's a harbinger of ominous change. The spectral light within the temple casts an eerie glow on the characters, filling their hearts with trepidation. Beneath the facade of nobility, the Rayos family conceals deep-seated estrangement and unspoken horrors. The heavy tapestry of love, duty, and destiny entwines them in a haunting embrace, where shadows overpower the light. Secrets and celestial powers loom ominously, casting an eerie pall over the narrative. Frances, the focal character, is a tormented soul, his life marred by the affliction that curses his family. Resolute and unyielding, he embarks on a harrowing journey, determined to unearth the truth and break free from the ominous shroud that ensnares him. With an atmosphere laden with foreboding and vivid, chilling imagery, 'The Rayos Chronicles' unravels a tale of love, loss, and an unremitting pursuit of truth. It is a haunting fusion of fantasy, family, and the supernatural, exploring the sinister bonds that unite, the relentless challenges that divide, and the malevolent, unseen forces that manipulate their destinies. Frances's character takes center stage, his odyssey fraught with perils that are as internal as they are external. As the story progresses, a sense of dread envelops the narrative, ensuring that every step Frances takes into the abyss of revelation is shadowed by treacherous and malevolent forces that seek to unravel the Rayos family's very existence.

Irene’s life takes an unexpected turn when she had one night with Harold Marshall, a billionaire with a reputation for kindness yet shrouded in mystery. What begins as a professional relationship quickly transforms into something deeper as they navigate a maze of emotions, secrets, and dangers. When Irene’s mother becomes the target of a sinister plot, the arrival of two kidnapped surgeons reveals a chilling truth: someone is determined to see her family destroyed. With time running out, Irene and Harold must race against the clock to uncover who is behind the threats—and why. As the tension rises, so does the undeniable pull between them, forcing Irene to question her priorities and Harold to confront his own vulnerabilities. Together, they must risk everything to protect what matters most, even as danger closes in from every side. Shadows of Desire is a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths we go to for the ones we care about.