Branch And Floyd

People are always afraid of what they do not know, wary of what they do not understand. There are those who dare to step out and learn about them, but there is no consensus. The issue of human rights for humanoid anomalies has always been a burning, smoldering issue, not to mention the fact that all government agencies and organizations try to cover up the existence of anomalies. And then, it burst open, like a series of continuous chemical reactions, and World War 3 broke out.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities—Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

Matthew Oliver is the CEO of one of the world's most influential companies, a man with a cold and calculating facade whose true identity is hidden in the shadows of the underworld. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Evelyn LaMont, a young ex-wife of a wealthy heir, who finds herself struggling to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage. After an unexpected encounter in a hospital, Matthew and Evelyn's destinies begin to intertwine in an increasingly intense way. As secrets are revealed and unexpected connections arise, the two are forced to confront their own wounds and hidden desires.

When it came to handling life, Hazel was a PRO! But...well there's ALWAYS A BUT! When it comes to a certain topic, she was CLUELESS! And the topic was Chris! Christopher Finch, her new BOSS! Nah! This isn't one of the boss-secretary love stories....this one's DIFFERENT! -------------------------------------------------------- Six years ago, he was her college senior! He turned down her proposal in their college cafeteria. Six years later, he's back as her new boss! All these years, she was holding onto an invisible ray of hope and now, it finally shined! So, Happy Ending...? Not Really! -------------------------------------------------------- 'He's married now?' she asked in shock as she witnessed his kids walking out of his office. Six Years of waiting and life gifted her Heartbreak! Again! Let bygones be bygones, she decided to move on! Is it really that easy? Well...she had to try. We all had to...at some point! -------------------------------------------------------- 'What could possibly go wrong now?' she asked confidently. And that's when life decided to unveil the answers to her long lost questions...even questions she didn't know she had. The major things she failed to notice...were finally disclosed! After all there was more to Chris than she knew and imagined! Till now she was only aware of his love but as she searched farther, she could finally see it all... The tears, the betrayal and the vengeance all of it flaring up inside his cold blue eyes. At least this time, he won't be alone...

Aeternis, sebuah dunia yang diliputi keajaiban dan teka-teki, kini perlahan melangkah ke ambang kehancuran. Sesuatu yang tak terbayangkan dengan pasti bangkit dari kegelapan dunia, membawa kekeringan pada tanah yang mereka injak dan kehancuran pada setiap kehidupan yang mereka sentuh. Organisasi rahasia yang menyembunyikan identitas mereka, Voo'dvelthar memburu sesuatu yang mereka sebut "Kepingan yang Hilang"—fragmen kuno yang dipercaya memiliki kekuatan untuk membangun ulang dunia, namun dengan harga yang tak seorang pun ketahui. Di benua selatan, Kerajaan Mortisvale menjadi buruan pertama dari organisasi rahasia ini. Kekacauan melanda tanpa ampun, menghujani tanah itu dengan darah dan air mata. Perjuangan Afanas Anastasius, putra sulung raja Mortisvale, bersama Lucian, seorang elf dengan hati yang terluka dan Lucius, seorang ahli pedang dengan rahasia masa lalu. Mereka bertiga mati-matian memperjuangkan tanah mereka, melindungi penduduk, sekaligus menjaga "Kepingan yang Hilang". Namun, tanpa kehadiran Vlad Anastasius, putra bungsu yang hilang dari Mortisvale, perjuangan terasa begitu berat, bagai memanjat tebing tanpa ujung. Semakin mereka melangkah ke dalam konflik, semakin nyata pula bahwa Voo'dvelthar bukanlah satu-satunya ancaman. Sesuatu yang jauh lebih tua dan tak terkatakan mulai menampakkan wujudnya—sebuah kekuatan yang melampaui logika, bahkan melampaui sihir yang mereka kenal. Di hadapankan pengkhianatan yang menyakitikan, pertarungan yang menghancurkan, tangisan pilu, dan secercah kebahagiaan singkat, para pejuang akhirnya di hadapkan pada kebenaran yang mengerinkan. Saat kiamat perlahan menjadi kenyataan, satu pertanyaan tersisa menggantung bagai bayangan Mortisvale: Apa yang terjadi jika takdir benar-benar dihapus? Apakah kebebasan sejati atau kehancuran abadi di balik semua ini? Pada akhirnya, sebenarnya apa yang membuat dunia ini layak untuk diperjuangkan?

The Creation... Where all Existence exist along with Non-Existence as interconnection to Existence, providing a aspects for such lead to maintain the balance of The Creation. A Existence contains everything that we had been see: A Galaxy, Universe, a theory of Multiverse, and so beyond. Thus all undiscovered truth still remain mystery, even infinite celestials bodies are just mere-aspect of it. All celestial entities even a God don't know what truth beneath the Existence. A used of system made by human to traveling the cosmos but to find the truth of it but they only found nothing, clueless, yet they gone... With a strange phenomenon making human race fall into abyss, they gave up... Not until a guy born with a curiosity about the truth of The Creation, he'd read so many books that were actually a journey of a people whose traveled the cosmos, creating a hint for human to regain their strongest era. And the guy named Jonathan, standing tall in front of a strange yet massive ancient doors, along with a unknown symbols within the curve of the doors, filled with immense power that cannot be calculated or measure it. Jonathan realize there's puzzle to open this door and reveal something within the door, and so Jonathan goes venture to find the missing symbols, in his adventures he met Mary Carter, a young woman with a obsession of books that contains a information about the Cosmos, soon enough they become a friend, a partner for their own yet same goal. Along with a hint that in one of Mary's book, now they know where they needed to go; Indonesia, specifically Candi Borobudur where there's a book filled with a information that let the user capable to transcends a dimensional. That is one of requirements to find a puzzle of the Ancient Doors, and so they goes venture to Indonesia... But is their journey gonna goes smoothly? Or they get involved into something dangerous? Who's knows, but we'll see it soon...

It's a long story, it's still long even when I shorten it. So let me tell you his story. Once upon a time, there's an ordinary man who lived in a peaceful world. Where everyone could do something they do without any hindrance. He is reaching 28 years old and working in a ordinary company. Completely ordinary until one day, he died by getting hit by a car. ( If he doesn't die, how did this story happened? ) He thought that's the end and succumbed to the ethereal dark and calmness. Then suddenly there's something waking him up even though he can't feel nothing. When he opened his eyes, unfamiliar ceiling greet him. A apartment ceiling, no something more like a suite as the details and furniture around his room looked expensive. At first it was confusing and after a long thought on what happened. He got to know that he got transmigrated into the novel he used to read. A new world filled with adventure, excitement, magic, and fantasy. But he doesn't want to get involved in any of that. He wants to enjoy his new life. Do something he can't do before. But everything didn't go as he planned. A few years later, this beautiful world got attacked by an entity who claimed to be a god. Even the overpowered protagonist got defeat in one hit. The world got split in half just by a gesture from his finger. Desperation and despair washed over his face. Maybe there's a reason he got transmigrated there. It's all because of his abilities, adaption. Using that abilities, he tried to fight these entity. During that fight, he able to save one person but failed to save another one person. Even though he win after a long fight. Everything already been destroyed. Until, in front of him appeared a holographic blue screen. With one word attached on it. [ RESTART ]

Elena had always sought adventure, yearning to explore the world and embrace all it had to offer. But that dream seemed impossible due to her very existence. Her birth was a miracle, an anomaly that defied nature. She was something that shouldn't exist, and she had to keep that secret hidden. Until one day, an opportunity arose: the chance to enter the academy. At 18 years old, she finally took that step, and it was there that she met him. He was breathtakingly beautiful, in a way that made Elena question how anyone, especially a man, could possess such beauty. She found herself captivated by him, unable to look away. "Elena, will you be my mate?" he asked, holding her tightly and gazing into her obsidian eyes. "Yes," Elena replied, her heart racing with excitement. She couldn't believe it had taken him so long to ask. But with that single word, "yes," she—a being that shouldn't exist—had fallen into the hands of another. The world had no idea what he was. He wasn't a werewolf, human, or vampire, but he was no less powerful. What could possibly go wrong? What was he? All she knew was his name: Dave Atlas.

Despair in gratefulness, relief in agony. That's how her world can be described, as she finds calmness in tragedy.

In a world of opulence and treachery, Seo-yeon is torn between two powerful men: for example, the rather enigmatic Joon-woo and, the other hand, frisky and self-sufficing Hyun-soo. when secrets are revealed and people change their allegiances, Seo-yeon needs to play the game and understand who she should pursue and whose man she should steal. is she going to emerge unscathed with all these upheavals or will she sink in the pools of her conflicts?

Someone once remarked that economic inequality tends to perpetuate itself, with wealthy individuals increasing their wealth while those with fewer resources struggle to make ends meet. In simple terms: the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. This phenomenon can be observed across various societies and historical periods, often driven by several factors. But this story is not about socioeconomic disparity... Maybe some of you have experienced this and felt the weight of such imbalances personally. Perhaps one of you could step up and lead the transformation? Then...

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Have you ever wondered how everything comes into being? The sky above, the ocean and the earth below... There are a lot of theories pertaining to such matters but any of that are still just theories. But... The only thing they have similarities with is everything came from nothingness and nothingness can be said to be everything.

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

Maya Richardson is the epitome of a modern-day queen bee—rich, sharp, and unstoppable. As the only granddaughter of Thomas Richardson, the owner of Richardson cooperation, Maya has always known that one day she’d inherit her grandfather's billion-dollar empire. There's just one small, incredibly ridiculous detail standing in the way: marriage. Maya's view of marriage? A social construct designed to hold women back. She’s too busy climbing the corporate ladder in designer stilettos to even think about love. But her father has other plans. Enter Suzuki Haru : calm, kind, and too innocent for Maya’s world. couldn’t be more different from her if he tried. To Maya, he’s like a wide-eyed puppy wandering into a lion’s den. But there’s one problem—her grandfather has made it crystal clear: no marriage, no CEO position. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than her Louboutins, Maya must decide if she can put aside her fierce independence for a business deal that involves... wedding vows. And to make things more complicated, her best friend, Emma—sweet, simple, and girl-next-door—thinks this is all part of some grand romance. In the midst of it all, Noah's best friend, Ryan, the ambitious heir and also Haru's adopted brother, stands firmly against this marriage. In Ryian's eyes, Maya is seen as a witch who will corrupt his best friend and bring destruction into his life.

Are Werewolves and Vampires real? Liam an ordinary university student suddenly had his view of the world shattered within 24 hours. His cherished grandmother was killed right in front of him by a monster. His best friend suddenly became a Vampire and nearly killed him due to the insatiable hunger of blood. In search for revenge, Liam discovers that he was a "Spec" - People with extraordinary abilities. When he tried to discover what he really was, he discovers that he had a split of himself living inside of him. A stubborn monster child that has his looks. "I spawned in a brainless human." The baby said shortly after he came to being. Trust me, the thrill is worth it!

The small town of HeathCroft was well-known for its family of mysterious billionaires, the Zuris. Lauriel and James Zuri, the parents, were well-liked philanthropists who would visit an orphanage every few years and adopt a child to welcome into their family. All the children previously adopted by the Zuri's had something special about them-some talent or potential that made them deserving of a new home. The people of HeathCroft believed that the Zuris were doing a noble act by giving these children a chance to exercise their potential and let them be. However, when the newest arrival, Adrianne Zuri, joined the family, it raised a couple eyebrows. Adrianne Zuri went against all the invisible requirements the townspeople believed you needed to complete to become a Zuri. She was illiterate, didn't seem to have any creativity in her blood, and was overall as ordinary as one could be in a family of extraordinary individuals. What the HeathCroftian townspeople didn't know was that Adrianne was by far the most peculiar member of the entire Zuri family. ---- credits to @NoelleAnn397 for the cover

Finn infidèle, a vampire of a royal bloodline. It was all about 'Human's need to serve us!' and many rules throughout his life. Although growing up attention-hungry, his reputation as the fifth prince did him no good. He had no future, he was told. It was before he met someone special, and made him change his views. Join him on his adventure, seeing both sides of the war.

In a world where societal expectations reign supreme, a young noblewoman finds herself drawn to a mysterious outsider. Their forbidden love, fueled by passion and defiance, ignites a fire that threatens to consume them both. As they navigate the treacherous waters of a world that seeks to tear them apart, their journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of their love.

A man falling in the dark . . . the fall is all there is as far as his lonesome memory goes back . . . until . . . A mysterious masked couple in search of a duel that quenches their thirst for battle, but is that all there is to them? The construction of weapons that are the first of their kind in this existence since an eternity, who made them? And what purpose do they serve? The Peak, The Mother of Mercy, The Lord of Triumph, how will they handle the beginning of the end of eternity? Even till the last breath of Time, the madness continues. Perhaps even more than we all think, as the ancient one approaches to awaken. (editors Note: my editor told me to recommend this to the reader as she is invested in whatever I write. she tells me to tell you to read A Author as it comes out along with this book)

In a world where dragonblooded exist, Irene is the last survivor amidst the genocide of her kin by humans. Forced to conceal her powers and heritage to survive, she hides her true identity. The Duke of Asetryl Kingdom, recognizing her potential and rarity, plans to take her in as his adopted daughter. However, the Duke's son harbors reservations and objections to the prospect. The Duke's son harbors animosity towards Irene and seeks to make her feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in the mansion. His malicious intent is to compel her to leave. Given the hostile environment created by the Duke's son, Irene must take proactive steps to protect herself and ensure her safety. Her situation demands vigilance and strategic thinking to counter his malicious schemes.

In a world where technology has turned on humanity, Elara—a brilliant engineer haunted by her creations—fights to survive among hybrid zombies born from a corrupted AI virus. As she battles through decaying tech cities and faces off against the deadly AI, Elara must confront both her past and her concept of humanity before everything she’s known is destroyed.

Setting: The story takes place in a fantasy world where martial arts, ancient powers, and mysterious forces coexist. Major factions—including powerful families, secret sects, and ancient forces—fight for supremacy in this world. Only the strongest can survive in this brutal power struggle. Timeline: The novel spans ten years. The protagonist, Guo Xingyue, witnesses his father's murder at the age of twelve, setting him on a path of revenge. The story follows Guo Xingyue's growth, from a young boy to a top assassin, and eventually to his final showdown with his arch-enemy, Sikong Mingliang. Plot Overview: The story begins with Guo Xingyue's final battle against Sikong Mingliang, his father's killer, atop Mount Hua. The narrative flashes back to how, after his parents' deaths, Guo endured countless hardships, joined the "Tiansha" assassin organization, and survived their brutal training through mastering the "Zen Heart Technique." Not only did Guo Xingyue become Tiansha's top assassin, but he also created two ultimate techniques: "Harmony of Heaven and Man" and "Moonfall Starsink." Over the years, Guo accumulated strength for his revenge. In the final battle, Guo Xingyue uses the long-prepared technique, "Moonfall Starsink," to defeat Sikong Mingliang and complete his revenge. Major Conflicts: Guo Xingyue vs. Sikong Mingliang: This is the core conflict of the novel. Guo Xingyue’s path of revenge starts after Sikong Mingliang kills his father, culminating in a life-or-death showdown between the two atop Mount Hua. Guo Xingyue vs. Tiansha Organization: Guo Xingyue trains with Tiansha, but eventually rebels against the organization, unwilling to continue as an assassin. This leads to fierce battles with assassins sent to kill him. Guo Xingyue vs. Himself: Throughout his journey of revenge, Guo struggles with his inner trauma, hatred, and the darkness of killing, as he tries to hold on to his humanity. Character Relationships: Guo Xingyue: The protagonist. Witnessing his parents’ murder as a child, he joins the Tiansha organization to seek revenge, becoming a top assassin. Sikong Mingliang: Guo Xingyue’s arch-enemy, the man who killed his father and a powerful figure in the martial world. Tiansha Organization: The assassin group Guo Xingyue joins and later betrays, representing another layer of evil in the novel.

" you drew stars around my scars now I'm bleeding"__ Abigail Ratchford _____ Being raised in the Ratchford mansion not allowed to see the outside world . and known as the emperor's pampered daughter.turning twenty she's made to marry the golden son of the Anderson family.unknown to her about the cold dark eyes watching her from her , watching her every move . Who would have known the day she turned twenty was the day her sweet pampered life turned upside down ____ She opened the door with a bang as herr gaze fell on a horrid sight . It wasost trenchous thing she have ever seen , she felt like puking. It smelt so bad . Lost in her thought her gaze fell on two bodies her eyes shrank as she rushed in . She stumbled back in fear . Her gaze fell at her father's headless body and his head rolled across the room. Her mother was drenched in her own pool of blood . Her wedding dress was stained in blood not realizing when she tried to touch the body wondering if it was just her imagination. She wanted to scream as her eyes staired at the face , her mother's eyes were rolled backward, her lips ashened and her lips parted slightly. A hand cover her mouth as all the scream turned to mumble. A strange scent of tobacco waft into her nose . Her mind clouded with fear and confusion . " Long time no see miss Abigail Ratchford _missed me ?" She heard him chuckle from behind . It took a few second to recognize the familiar voice behind her . As her eyes flashed in horror.it couldn't be ? ..wasn't he dead ? ___ keep reading shadow and bones