The World We Left Behind

Yesaya "Yasa" Emanuel, a bright young man from Yogyakarta, held one burning ultimate goal: to fly to Leiden, Netherlands. His mission wasn't to pursue studies or a career, but for an impossible meeting with Keyla Luvena, his first love from high school, who left him because she was unwilling to be in a long-distance relationship.

Four girls went into the woods Only three came back Ivy disappeared without a sound Just her fed hoodie Just silence Everyone says she ran away But I know better I can still hear her voice I see her in the mirrors Smell her perfume on my pillow Ivy never left And now someone's making us pay One by one We buried the truth that night But secrets don't stay dead

"Asshole, you're hurting me, be gentler…" "Heh, don't you like it rough?" ... Most fatally, she was wearing only a thin spaghetti-strap nightgown, revealing large swathes of lovely scenery with her damp hair draped to one side, holding a feather duster in her hand… On the bed was a man with a hood on his head, his hands and feet bound, much like a slave.

Collin East is a talent agent barely scraping by in the tough world of Hollywood. He’s average, has average clients, average luck, and an average career that has no clear direction. Until one morning, everything changes. Collin wakes up with a bizarre and unbelievable power. He can see floating words above people's heads. Words that reveal true and innate talents. “Romance Box Office Hit Actor,” “Master Director Of Comedy,” “Talk Show King,” “Olympic Gold Sprinter.” Suddenly, the nobodies around him shine with potential only he can see. Armed with this supernatural insight, Collin sets out to transform the entertainment industry from the inside out. He discovered an aspiring actor flipping pizzas, an unknown director with a vision that could make everyone laugh, a singer on a subway platform who could top the Billboard 100.

After a cold-blooded mission that left the Brooks household soaked in silence and smoke, Graygun stood amidst the ruin, his pistol still warm from the kill. The contract had been simple-eliminate every last member of the Brooks family. And yet, as he stared into the tear-streaked eyes of the youngest, a boy no older than eighteen, something faltered inside him. Perhaps it was pity. Perhaps it was the ghost of a soul he thought long buried. Whatever it was, Graygun let the boy live. He walked away, unaware that in sparing Aaron Brooks, he had planted the seed of his own destruction.

Leaving was supposed to be the end of her heartbreak. Instead, it became the beginning of a journey she never saw coming. Scarred by betrayal, family secrets, and a love that left her drowning, Elena walks away from the life she thought she wanted. But freedom comes at a price—and sometimes the past refuses to stay buried. Torn between memories of the man who shattered her trust and unexpected feelings for the brother she once tried to forget, Elena fights to reclaim her power. In a world where loyalty cuts like a knife and love demands sacrifice, will she ever find peace—or discover that leaving was only the first step toward becoming who she’s meant to be? A raw, emotional journey of heartbreak, resilience, and the quiet storm of a woman finding her voice.

A King of the Fall light novel An institution has emerged in the Southern Kingdom at Ediba Village, promising treatment for Fallen corruption in humans, a feat only the Divine families have ever achieved. Its mysterious founder, Jimoh Lawal, claims to be a scholar with revolutionary methods. With suspicions rising, the Divine families begin to question the true purpose behind the facility. Major Obika is sent to represent his Master whose close friend, the village chief, helped secure the land for the institution. But as tensions stir beneath the celebration, Major Obika begins to sense that something darker lies... behind the Confluence.

Coming back from London as a well known psychologist, Zhao Wenli couldn't hold her joy for not seeing her family for 20 years after being separated from them when she was just 3 years old in her mind, she only knows of how her parents looked like from the photo her parents gave her, on her way to the airport. she didn't loath them but couldn't help to feel the love of Parenthood. life could only feel unfair when her father's closet friend's son framed them of embezzlement of funds and many illicit activities, made her to forcefully lay force threats on the already unbeatable son, Hua Wudi. in the almost quest for survival after realizing her mistake, met her tragic death. just a few days to her arrival from London, she met her end. "if I had known of my fate, I would rather not return and miss my parents unconditionally in London" she muttered as she breathe her last. The heavens heard her silent prayer and transmigrated her to a world of cold war and unequal cultivations which she never thought of being in one. There, she met Hua Wudi as the unbeatable leader. remembering her tragic fate in her past life, decides to avoid him. but fate already has other plans for her. Just because of the one single silent prayer. Heavens didn't grant her prayers but made it worst for her, either that she makes her a life living hell or, a better place for living. in anyway, the ball is now in her court.

She smiles like everything is perfect. But behind that smile... is a girl quietly breaking. Eliana Benjamin lives her life like a puppet — saying yes when she wants to scream no, obeying rules that strangle her dreams. Her parents decide everything for her: what to wear, where to go, and even how to breathe. But inside? She's not the quiet girl everyone thinks she is. With her sarcastic inner voice, rare rebellious moments with friends, and one unexpected viral video, Eliana's carefully controlled world starts to crack. And then there's Hendrix Parker — the blind date she was supposed to ruin… but accidentally knew. He remembers her. She doesn’t. Or maybe she’s just not ready to. Behind the Perfect Smile is a romantic comedy with a twist of mystery, humor, and heartache. Watch Eliana’s messy, beautiful journey as she learns to say no... and maybe even yes to love.

Elena Hart was only twelve when her father died, leaving her mother to raise her alone in a crumbling town called Maplebridge. Life was hard, but Elena had dreams and her mother’s quiet strength to push her forward. When her mother is later diagnosed with breast cancer and dies during Elena’s first year of university, she is left truly alone. Betrayed by relatives, surrounded by half-siblings who never truly knew her, and struggling to stay afloat, Elena finds shelter in unexpected places from a misunderstood math teacher to her late mother’s best friend, and finally, a mysterious older man who offers to sponsor her graduate studies abroad. But trust, fear, and the weight of gossip threaten to drown her before she even begins. The Girl Who Was Left Behind is a sweeping, emotional coming-of-age tale about grief, resilience, and finding light in the most unexpected people.

In a world where people is dominated by magic and enchantments, Mary, a daughter of both powerful hero born with no special abilities. Contented to her life, she dreams of something. She suddenly ignites between light and darkness turning her life upside-down.

At home, he’s the quiet one no one notices. At school, he’s the last member of a dying Fantasy Club. The only person who ever understood him was his grandfather, who shared his love for magical stories before passing away and leaving behind a silent house and a lonely heart. But everything changes when Chen discovers a strange wooden book tucked behind a dusty shelf. One splinter and one key later, he finds himself inside the Tree Tavern: a hidden, otherworldly city nestled inside a god-sized tree that exists outside of time

Gates appeared, bringing monsters with them, and plunging the world into chaos. For those the survivors all that's left is to try to continue on.

Lucil and Silver living in the modern world infused with magic. Rose Mage Lucil and Moon Mage Silver, two boys fated to be enemies. But their plan is different: Breaking the cycle of fate, together as friends. Their journey takes place in Japan among ancient magical clans until their plan leads them to England. Do they find there answers to their own existence? But this journey isn't easy: The Modern World of magical combat is different. Can they solve the mystery that binds them and stops powerful mages and ancient beings from rising with every truth they uncover.

A charity gala in New York City. She was dragged there by a friend. He's the billionaire guest of honor. Neither knew the other will be there. Sparks fly _not the sweet kind,at least not at first........ After six years of silence, Sienna walks back into a ballroom_ and into the arms of one man she swore she'd never face again. But closure is a lie and so is the belief that time heals everything. As secrets resurface and old wounds reopen, Sienna and Damian are forced to confront the love they left behind and the truth they never dared to face.

After being shot on the shores of the Windhollow Coast, Molly finds herself on a mysterious moving island, with an even more mysterious man for company. I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com :)

A bomb fell. Mosdow was forgotten. And the only ones left... were the animals. When a group of young people, lost on their way to Los Angeles, accidentally lands in a silent, abandoned town, what was supposed to be just a detour turns into a haunting nightmare. No signs of life. No explanation. Only traces of something terrible that once happened there. Determined to uncover the truth — and to survive — they begin to unravel the dark secret behind the tragedy that destroyed Mosdow. But even among ruins and memories, hope still lingers. And what if the last to arrive... Are also the last to remain?

Maplewood Hostel had always been a place of friendship, laughter, and late-night talks. For six best friends, it was their home away from home. But as the new school year begins, an unsettling feeling lingers in the air. Strange occurrences, forgotten whispers, and unanswered questions begin to surface. Some names are remembered, some are lost to time—but one name was never meant to be left behind.

Martin thought being falsely accused of murder was the worst thing that could happen — until he met Evelyn, a brilliant but disgraced detective known for her “crazy” conspiracy theories. Desperate to clear his name, Martin teams up with Evelyn to uncover the truth behind a mysterious civilian’s death. What they find is far more terrifying than either of them expected: not just one serial killer… but several — working in the shadows, connected by a dark secret. Now, hunted by the very killers they’re trying to expose, Martin and Evelyn must race against time to solve the puzzle — before they become the next victims.

> "Well, child… I am not a leader." My breath caught. Then, just as suddenly, Aunt Simone appeared by my side. "My dear, you need not be frightened," Diane whispered, holding my hands. She muttered words again—and Aunt Simone vanished. Ashely had always dreamed of leading her clan, believing the title came with power, respect, and destiny. But when the veil between the living and the ancestral realm begins to thin, and the true weight of leadership is revealed, Ashely finds herself at a crossroads. Haunted by visions, bound by ancient rites, and caught in the delicate war between the seen and unseen, she must decide: will she rise to the calling that has chosen her—or flee from the shadows behind the facade?

I couldn't let my feelings slip away and not care for them, as much as I didn't want to face anyone after such a traumatic experience. As much as it hurts to be alone, it is sometimes better to be alone than to love someone and face the agony of being abandoned again.

Earth was dying. They offered salvation. We gave them everything— Now we’ve come to take it back.

I never planned to fall. Not in love. Not again. Not after Siyabonga. When I walked into Imbeka Secondary School on my first day of Grade 8, I had already made up my mind: no boys, no drama, no heartbreak. I told myself I was done with childish love — and maybe even boys altogether. I believed I was a lesbian. I chose peace. I chose myself. Then I met Snothando. Then I met Promise. And through them… I met him. But this is not his story. This is mine. The story of the girl who laughed louder than her pain. The one who stayed… When love walked away.

"Inspiration leads to the purification of the love"