Slippers With Claws

Runs with Scissors follows Riley, a girl with more secrets than plans. This is a raw, fast-paced story about fractured family, survival instincts, and a girl who learns the only way out might be through.

The hum of the coffee shop was like any other a blend of clinking cups, hushed conversations, and the soft swish of the barista’s apron as they moved behind the counter. Adrian strode in, his sharp gaze barely flicking toward the order board as he walked past the line of people. His mind was preoccupied, his phone held firmly in one hand, eyes scanning through an email from his company’s legal team. He was too distracted by his thoughts to notice the petite figure standing in his path until it was too late. A gasp broke through the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of liquid splashing. Adrian's body jerked, the scalding hot coffee sloshing onto his dark gray suit just as his phone flew out of his hand. “Shit!” came the voice, soft but hurried, as the person in question scrambled to steady their own coffee cup and avoid more damage. Adrian barely had time to react as a small figure stepped back, eyes wide with panic. "I.I’m so sorry!" The voice trembled, and Adrian finally looked up to meet the wide, apologetic eyes of the person who had crashed into him. His gaze softened as he saw the clear panic on the other person’s face. The person in front of him was a young man slender, with messy dark hair and a few stray strands falling into his face. His eyes, a warm shade of brown, flicked nervously from the coffee splattered on Adrian’s suit to Adrian’s face. His lips parted in a silent apology as he clutched the coffee cup, looking for something to say, but the words seemed to fail him. Adrian’s frown deepened, his suit already ruined, but the surprise of the moment faded quickly. He tilted his head slightly, giving the man a once-over. "Are you alright?" Adrian asked, voice calm yet with an edge of amusement, despite the ruined suit. He reached for the napkins on the counter to dab at the coffee stains. The guy blinked rapidly, as if processing Adrian’s question. “Yeah, I... I mean, yeah, but oh god, your suit! I’m so sorry, I wasn’t paying attention!” His hands fluttered in the air awkwardly as he stepped forward, his movements frantic. Adrian couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. “It’s fine, really. I’ve had worse.” His voice held a quiet authority, but something in his expression softened. He took a breath and added, “Not the first time something like this has happened.” The young man Kai, as Adrian now saw on his name tag bit his lip and exhaled a shaky breath. "I'm so embarrassed. I swear, I’m usually more careful." He finally seemed to calm down a little, though his nervousness lingered. Adrian couldn’t resist. “Seems like you’re a little distracted. What’s going on in that head of yours?” Kai blinked again, almost flustered. "Huh? Oh. Just... life, you know?" He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Work stuff... which is apparently bad luck today.” He pointed toward the stain on Adrian’s suit, his fingers twitching nervously. Adrian’s eyebrow arched. “Work stuff, huh? What do you do?” Kai hesitated for a moment. “Uh... marketing. At... uh, a company. Not nearly as cool as... whatever it is you do.” Adrian chuckled again, shaking his head. “I’ll say this, though: I’m not in the marketing game. I’m actually... not great with people, so let’s just say you got me at a good moment. A coffee spill’s the least of my problems today.” His voice was smooth, almost teasing as he finally took in Kai’s nervousness. Kai looked embarrassed but a little relieved. “Well, if it helps, I’ll pay for a new suit?” “Too much of a hassle,” Adrian replied. “But you do owe me a drink. How about we get one sometime this weekend?” Kai blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Wait, you mean... after spilling coffee all over you?” Adrian smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. “Well, if you’re willing to make it up to me, why not?” Kai’s hesitation was palpable, but there was a playful curiosity there now, his shoulders relaxing as he gave a half-hearted laugh. “I’ll be honest, I wasn't expecting that...

Every secret has a watcher. Every mask hides a weakness. And _Yukimura Kira_ is running out of places to hide. By day, she's just another nameless face in Tokyo’s endless crowd. But by night, she becomes _Luna_ , an underground idol wrapped in secrecy. No one knows her real name. No one knows her real face. And that’s exactly how she’s survived. Until now. Because someone is watching . _Kairos_—a ghost in the system, a hacker who doesn’t just break into networks but into lives. He was sent to track her, to gather intel, to report back. But the more he watches, the more he _wants_ . Every message he sends is a warning. Every intrusion is a claim. Every whispered threat is laced with something darker—something he refuses to name. But Kira isn’t just being stalked. Someone else is hunting her. Someone who doesn’t care about Luna , the idol. Someone who wants Kira dead. Now, she has two choices: Run from the faceless threat closing in on her real life. Or confront the man behind the screen who refuses to let her go. Because Kairos isn’t just watching anymore. He’s _waiting_ . And if she falls into his hands… escape may no longer be an option. How do these two worlds collide? Under what circumstances will they meet—will it spark a forbidden romance or a tragic downfall?

MAIN CHARACTER GET TRANSFERED TO ANOTHER WORLD WHERE HE USE HIS WORLD METHODS TO HIS INCREEASE THE CULTIVATION POWER IN THE NEW WORLD WHERE HE CAN SUPPORT BY HIS WORLD GOD AND RECEIVED DIFFERENT WEAPON AND ITEMS FROM GODS TO INCREASE THE POWER WHERE HE ALSO ESTABLISH A NEW ERA OF CULTIVATION AND INTRODUCED NEW METHODS AND THINGS IN THAT WORLD

When a brilliant doctor meets a disciplined medical student on an arranged date, neither expects sparks—let alone love. But one dinner changes everything. Benjamin dreams of expanding his career abroad. Megyn must finish her studies under the watchful eyes of her strict, religious parents. They weren’t looking for love. Now, they’ll have to fight to keep it.

A young royal, Lexiana Vertritz marries a time stellar after he saves her from a near death experience. It turns out they are actually bonds and make it their goal to live their lives to the fullest. But it isnt smooth sauling fir them at all as thier lives keep getrjng threatened everyday. They uncover truths about themselves and unlock powers which could twist the nature of matter itself. Will these two be able to achieve their goal of living a happy life while fighting for the greater good, or is there something else in store for them? " There you are" he said before gently picking her up after noticing the wound on her left leg. When she was secured in his arms, a large portal opened before them and he stepped in. A few hours later the hunter leader woke up and tried to recall what had just happened. He stood on his feet and looked around thanking his lucky stars he was still alive. But his eyes widened at what he saw. On the snow covered ground was a large symbol in black as if it had been burnt into the snow and into the earth.His mouth hung in awe. " A time stellar" he said to himself before immediately teleporting back to where he came from.

Yuan Zushen is transmigrated into an golden egg with dragon patterns carved on. In Ta Lo pocket dimension village in Marvel Universe, awakened Infinite Void Devouring System after regaining past life memories just after coming out of egg. 1.Eternal Immortal Soul and Infinite Resurrection. 2.Infinite Unrestrained Soul Defense. 3.Infinite Immortality Quota. 4.Absolute Void Contract. 5.Infinite Void Devouring. 6.Infinite Void Body. 7.Void Dimension & Infinite Dimensional Portal.

Zion Carter has everything, wealth, power, and control. But when a quiet girl with haunting hazel eyes walks into his office as his new assistant, his perfectly structured world begins to crumble. Amira Fontaine isn’t just another employee, she’s the girl he couldn’t forget. A slow-burn romance set against a backdrop of luxury, secrets, and fate’s unexpected timing.

En un mundo marcado por la coexistencia de humanos y bestias legendarias, un joven llamado Daegal encuentra un huevo misterioso a orillas del río, del cual nace un pequeño dragón morado con habilidades únicas. Juntos, Daegal y su dragón se embarcan en una travesía llena de desafíos, mientras intentan domesticarlo y comprender su propósito en un entorno donde la oscuridad amenaza con resurgir. Paralelamente, criaturas provenientes de la mítica Tierra Oscura y un enigmático Caballero Negro lideran una fuerza devastadora que amenaza con invadir los reinos. En este contexto, un alce blanco, símbolo de pureza, huye de los horrores de la Tierra Oscura, cruzando continentes y desencadenando una serie de eventos que conectan al joven Daegal y su dragón con un destino mayor. "Fuego y Ceniza", la primera crónica de esta épica, explora la lucha por la supervivencia, los lazos entre criaturas míticas y humanos, y el resurgimiento de fuerzas ancestrales que pondrán a prueba la valentía de todos los habitantes del Reino.

Velvet Claws "They wear velvet. But underneath-they both have claws." In the shimmering corridors of HMM Corporation, Cha Hayeon begins her first day as a regular office employee. Elegant, sweet, and effortlessly charming-she's the picture of innocence. But behind her soft smile lies the bloodline of power, control, and a ruthless nature inherited from a legacy no one dares to question. She hides her true self beneath pastels and perfume, determined to keep her claws sheathed. Enter Nam Jihoon, the quiet, gentle team leader with a disarming smile and kind eyes. But nothing about Jihoon is what it seems. Unbeknownst to everyone, he's the hidden heir of HMM's fiercest rival-an empire secretly working toward an unprecedented merger. Sent undercover to monitor the partnership from the inside, Jihoon already knows who Hayeon is-and he's been in love with her from afar for years. But while Hayeon tries to impress him with her fake innocence, Jihoon watches with quiet amusement, falling deeper for the sides of her she doesn't even know she's showing. Yet underneath his warmth, Jihoon hides something darker: a dangerously obsessive, possessive heart that has always belonged to her. As power games unfold behind closed doors, and masks begin to crack, only one thing is certain- In a world where love wears velvet, someone's claws will draw blood. ---

Love

When childhood friends Ravi and Sneha (nicknamed Aami) reunite after years apart, it’s not for a grand reunion or romance—it’s to keep a promise made one Diwali night long ago: to travel together and see the world, starting with the unexplored beauty of Northeast India. Ravi, still grieving the recent loss of his mother, finds himself numb, directionless, and buried under the weight of unspoken sadness. Sneha, grounded, funny, and full of warmth, pushes him to keep the promise. Together, they pack into a van—with cycles strapped to the back—and begin a summer journey across lush landscapes, rain-soaked villages, waterfalls, hidden festivals, and kitchens full of unforgettable food. From Ziro Valley to Shillong, Aizawl to Loktak Lake, they meet strangers with quiet stories, eat way too many momos, argue over chilli chutneys, and slowly come to terms with the lives they’ve lived—and the people they’ve lost. But this isn’t a romance. It’s about friendship, healing, and the spaces grief and laughter occupy together. It's a journey through memory, through childhood, and through the places that still feel like home—even when home is gone. As Ravi comes to understand what his late mother’s quiet strength meant, and what it means to really keep a promise, the road finally leads them to a still, shining lake where everything comes full circle.

[Now updates Saturdays, by 7pm MST] [11/11/2023 - I will not be releasing any chapters this week, as they need another editing pass. I apologize for the delay.] Isaac of Vale has a single-minded purpose: To support his wife as a devoted husband should. This is complicated by the fact that Isaac is an imperfect Human, while his wife is the Goddess of Purity. If not for the knowledge of Modern-day Earth, perhaps an impossible task, and even so, not an easy one. An era of dangerous magics, primitive firearms, and twisted plots awaits him, but Isaac won't give up so easily. After all, what is life without purpose?

Short stories will be uploaded here whenever I need to cool off, the stories may or may not relate to any of my current stories. Also a great way to practice my writing. Heyo! I'm Midnight or Middy, also known as Mid, sometimes Thea, but call me whatever you like, I'll be posting "short" stories here, because why not? They won't be perfect, but they will definitely be better than Anax, at least before I rewrote that tra- ugh, I guess it's decent.

A man from Earth reincarnated in the fantastic world of 41 Divine Spiritual Domain where Gods walked along the mortals and Immortality wasn’t just a dream. Watch the man from Earth survive and thrive in a world where human are no more than but glorified slaves.

A red-haired orphan is cast out of the orphanage—branded a lunatic for speaking to animals and calling them his friends. Laughed at. Forgotten. Alone. But what if he’s not mad? What if this strange boy holds a power long buried by time? What if the one they called a fool... is destined to tame monsters? Maybe even the Demon Lord himself?

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

I never wanted an alpha. Not until I was handcuffed to him. I was pushed against the wall and mated. I had always thought that we had evolved beyond our basic instincts. I was an astrochemist and my dream was to study the meteors bombarding our planet and instead of ignoring me. HE CLAIMED ME.

The world spat on him because he betrayed humanity and took the side of darkness. His executioner was his best friend and his lover stood on one side, her eyes hollow and devoid of any sympathy. Every single one desired him to vanish. However, the moment his pitiful life came to an end he found himself getting summoned by a Goddess. Kneeling on the ground and requesting for his help, [For the last time, please wear the mantle of our champion again. This world needs you, Clarsen.] So she said. The world would be pushed under the darkness of death again, and this time there would be several chosen warriors there to save the world. Yet, despite all that, the eldest Goddess was begging for his support. "Fine, I will do it myself." ******** Additional tags: Strong to stronger, ruthless MC, kingdom building, limitless mana, possessive characters, regressor, transmigrator, obsessive love. ********* A/N:- Give the story a read until it goes through a time skip. I request you to pass the judgment after that.

Hailey has always thought love sulk but then she met with a man who made her feel breathless, someone who treated her like a princess, no that was an understatement someone who treated her like she was his world but then it came down crashing after she learned the main reason why he was oh so caring and loving towards her. The past that were kept away from her for so long became glaring. The girl who was sweet and nice became hostile and wicked. She made a promise to her self that she was going to get revenge on the people who did her wrong and laugh at them when they also suffer for what they did to her. You are reading done with love. Author. Darken.

She was never meant to rule. She was never even meant to matter... As the last princess of the great Vampire Empire, Natalia Victoria Romanov was nothing more than a forgotten daughter—born without vampire abilities, cast aside by her own kind. But when the Lycans launch a brutal attack on her kingdom, Natalia is taken hostage and forced into a fate she never chose. To break King Marshall’s curse was to seal her own—for in doing so, she became his mate, his queen, his possession. Now, trapped in a kingdom of beasts, she is torn between two identities: A Vampire Princess, unworthy in the eyes of her own kind. A Lycan Queen, bound to a ruthless king who sees her as nothing more than a pawn. Marshall’s brutality and coldness slowly crush her spirit, but his brother? He is the only light in her world of darkness. And when blood spills, alliances shatter, and war erupts between Vampires, Lycans, and Werewolves, Natalia is forced to make the ultimate choice: Stand with the vampires who never wanted her? Or claim her place beside the beasts who stole her? One choice will crown her. The other will doom them all. ---

My fingers twitch with rage as I tilt my head at him. " Don't let yourself become the monster your mother wa---" His head lays bare on the floor with blood dripping out . My smirk widens as I scrape the blood against his jacket . "Poor thing , didn't even let you have your last wish , due to your foul mouth,love your style though " My foot strangles his body as i walk out.

I have Come back

In a broken galaxy, where trust is a currency few can afford, Alya and Nolan are just trying to survive. But when a deadly encounter with a ruthless broker pulls them into a deadly game, they must navigate a dangerous underworld ruled by merciless forces. Death stalks their every move, and the line between ally and enemy blurs as they find themselves bound by an unspoken pact. The galaxy may not be ready for them — but they won't be forgotten

When Inaya could no longer put up with her dreadful life in her village, she decides to revenge those who ruined her life, but there were other things in store for her. When Inaya decides to muster up her courage, sell her soul to a witch, she finds herself ending up in an another world. A world she doesn't know, yet a world that has so much look for and to offer. She constantly finds herslef ruining her relationships because of her trauma, especially when it comes to being physically close to each other. Will Inaya become a human, develop feelings? Will Inaya be able to let a man get close to her again and accept to live, and accept her love ? But who will she love? What will she do when there are too many men swooning over her. Who will she trust? Will she fall for Johan, her saviour? A man who is ready to fight the world to protect her? Will she love Ryan for the love and life he gives her when she decided to quit? Will she love Harry who will show her what it's like to live a life loved by a powerful man? Who will accept her magic? Who prepares to win her overcoming her demands?