A Glass Rod Is Rubbed With Silk

[highly mature book] [crime and psychological thriller webnovel] *[This novel takes a refreshing break from overused plot tropes such as the billionaire playboy or bad boy falls for good girl. This is a new taste of mystery/thriller genre that offers something new, something deeper and darker]* In the opulent streets of Beverly Hills, a string of murders sends shockwaves through the city, Los Angeles. Each victim is left with their eyes replaced—a signature as chilling as it is mysterious. Detective Lorenzo Hoffman, a seasoned investigator known for his unrelenting focus, is drawn into a case that grows darker with every clue. The criminal is a world class opthomologist and in the eye of public, she is perceived as innocent for her breathtaking beauty and noble profession. As he digs deeper, Hoffman finds himself entangled in a web of psychological manipulation and hidden motives, where nothing is as it seems. The killer’s methods are calculated, their presence elusive, and their purpose disturbingly personal. With each revelation, Hoffman is forced to confront not only the darkness of the case but also the shadows within himself. The glass ball eyes is a gripping tale of obsession, deception, and the thin line between justice and madness. When every truth feels like a trap, can Hoffman uncover the killer before they strike again?

[Recommended New Book by the Author: "Rebirth of a Powerful Figure with Many Masks"] An Xiaomian was pregnant. She wanted to get an abortion, but the father of her little bun suddenly showed up at her doorstep, forcefully invading her life, insisting that she give birth to the child. She didn't want to, yet the man fiercely confined her and monitored her 24 hours a day.

‘All it took was getting caught in breaking the rules.’ She was the delinquent student. He was the priest who owned a black cat, and theirs was a union forged from the embers of hell. —— “Somebody is getting curious,” the first girl said. “It wouldn’t be the first time,” a man’s voice replied. “Shake the curiosity off her.” “Is it who I think it is?” An older woman questioned. The first girl nodded. “We’re not practically close, but it looks like she has a leverage.” “I told you all to be on the low,” a stern man’s voice interrupted. “We cannot stir things up now when there’s a recent death! Are you forgetting that there’s a new inclusion to the priests? Not one, not two, but three for goodness sake!” A hush fell amongst them, the man’s anger reverberating. “We’ve been on the low, I’m making sure of that,” the older woman said. “What leverage do you think she has?” The first man asked. The girl exhaled. “Didn’t say, but she kept asking questions.” “Do something about it,” the harsh man said, “or you know, it’s everyday students fall off the staircase, and it’s not hard to call it suicide.” —— When Ivie touched people, she could see excerpts from their past or their future, when Ivie touched Father Chibuike, she only saw darkness. Together they would fight the shadows of death that made the students of St. Stephen Immaculate college commit suicide. She could have escaped her twisted fate, but she agreed to hold the priest’s secret, and soon she told him hers!

In a world where the mafia doesn't just rule the streets but controls governments and economies, survival for the powerless is a daily battle. Elena Marlowe is a penniless waitress living in the city's forgotten district. Her life changes in an instant when she unwittingly saves the life of Lorenzo “Ren” Valenti, the enigmatic and ruthless leader of the global mafia syndicate, known as "The Shadow Court." Ren is infamous for his cold heart and unflinching cruelty. Feared by his enemies and worshipped by his allies, he is a man who wields unimaginable power but trusts no one. When Elena saves him from an assassination attempt, Ren becomes both intrigued and suspicious. Why would a nobody risk her life for his?

[Same novel]: "A goblin with a name!" Just different accounts! & Different writers pen/name. Everything improved! [Here's the schedule from now on]; Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's. (Novel synopsis); "In a world where naming a monster makes them evolve a kind hearted woman gets kidnapped by goblins while she tried to protect two innocent kids. She's then forced to bare a goblin child that she first hates but later comes to love. Now read a emotionally deep novel about a goblin girl who later gains an elf like appearance and powerful skills & her great heartaches and betrayels she'll go through in her life, from beginning to the very end!"

After waking up from a coma induced by grave injuries by his father, Johnathan remembers his past life on earth. He also remembers that the world he currently lives in is no more than a mere slop novel, meant to entertain addicted readers and farm power stones. "... So, I'm destined to die, huh... Cruel fate.", he calmly muttered. "We'll see who kills whom...", he gritted his teeth and stared into the distant sky.

Dawn Carter, a boy living what was considered a normal life, was met with an unusual circumstance that changed the course of everything he ever knew. In able to survive, he must adapt to his new reality, but it is not a simple task. Follow the story of Dawn Carter in his pursuit to uncover new mysteries planted in his life, and his epic tale of survival in a universe where nothing is guaranteed. I am using this story as an outlet to learn how to become better at writing, so please keep that in mind! Glass Sky is a completely original story created by me "killdawn" and is ongoing as well. I genuinely hope whoever reads my work enjoys it, thank you!

The Year is 2103, Earth has expanded its territories to many parts of our solar system however everything change in 2084 when a exploratory ship found signs of alien life in the Alpha Centauri System. These aliens were named The Centauri Empire by the nations of earth since destroyed the exploratory ship and soon the United Nations of Earth declared war on these aliens. Nearly twenty years of fighting had passed the war continues with heavy casualties, we follow Ren, a young promising trainee to pilot Earth's best defensive weapons, The Sentinels. These machines were the only defense against the Centauri's Empire's own weapons, The Centurions. How will Ren fight against the Empire and what happens when he meets one of the bewitching princesses of the Empire who turns out to be a Yandere. Also on: https://www.wattpad.com/story/386230575-a-yandere-space-princess-is-in-love-with-me and https://www.scribblehub.com/series/954061/a-yandere-space-princess-is-in-love-with-me/ Also on:

Celeste had attempted numerous times to acquire wings and escape the prison where she had spent her whole life, but it seemed that luck had never been on her side. Up until the day she encountered a Demon who could grant her all the freedom she had ever desired. But she had to give him her soul in return.

Ten years ago, twenty-six prodigious heroes were summoned from another world to defeat the Demon Lord, a battle they won, cementing their status as legends. However, their victory came at a cost-Elianor, one of their own, was mysteriously murdered. Distrust and grief tore them apart, and the once-united group disbanded, each hero walking a separate path, leaving the past buried. Now, a decade later, a dark prophecy looms once again. The world calls for its heroes, but they are no longer the same. Shin Hiiro, an average mage and former companion, is sent to reunite the fractured group. As he tracks down each hero, he finds that time and tragedy have changed them-some have embraced power, others have vanished into obscurity, and a few harbor dangerous secrets. With every hero he encounters, Shin begins to unravel the truth behind Elianor's murder. Old friendships are tested, and loyalties blur as Shin realizes that the heroes who once saved the world might now be its greatest threat.

Scarlett Matthews never imagined her life would take such a dramatic turn when she crossed paths with Elias Westbrook a billionaire with a magnetic charm and a troubled past. Drawn to his confidence and undeniable allure, Scarlett soon finds herself swept into a world of luxury, passion, and secrets. But love is never simple. As their relationship deepens, old flames, jealousy, and fears threaten to tear them apart. Just when Scarlett believes they’ve conquered their obstacles, an unexpected pregnancy forces them to face life changing decisions. With their love tested by insecurities, misunderstandings, and meddling outsiders, Scarlett and Elias must fight for their future. Will their bond be strong enough to survive the storms, or will the weight of their pasts crumble everything they’ve built? Passion meets drama in this captivating billionaire romance about love, trust, and the power of forgiveness.

Earth is gone. Reid Brown wakes up at an unfamiliar terrain inside a tree hundreds of metres above the ground. The world he new is no longer there, but his curiosity is picked and his excitement sparked. Join him to explore the Brave new world .

Two powerful kingdoms are cursed with thier inhabitants falling into a deathlike slumber. The only thing powerful enough to break the curse is the sword of the Aiges. An immensely powerful weapon, so powerful it had to be sealed away, in the dungeons of heaven, at the end of gilgamesh. The battle to retrieve the sword turns man against man, knight against knight and kingdom against kingdom. Who will retrieve the sword, obtain ultimate power and if they're willing free the kingdoms

I had always thought that life and I were best friends, that luck would always be on my side, that I was the epitome of perfection itself but little did naive, little me know. Life is unfair, luck can be bad and perfection is easily shattered but I payed for it, I learned that information the hard and cruel way. Life betrayed me and took away my parents, perfection turned on me and disappeared before my eyes and luck? My luck went from bad to worse to worst. Have you ever had people in your life that stand by you, support you and give you good advice? If you have then you understand that those people become incredibly important people in your life that it's like they've become melded in you, they become part of your personality, your rock and you begin to admire them and believe that you would have never achieved what you have if not for them. You place them on a pedestal in your head, one far higher than yourself. Now imagine that those people turn their backs on you and betray you and you find out that all their "good" advice were just merely the worst possible advice one could ever receive wrapped up in a pretty pink ribbon. You find out that they are two faced snakes who came into your life just to deceive and destroy. The pain from that is simply indescribable, like if you were on top of a building and it begins crumbles from the ground up sending you falling down but this time instead of falling to your death, you fall down a dark well and begin to wonder a dark path of depression, guilt, self hate and depreciation and regret and I promise you that is a fate far worse than death. I loved watching Spy movies as a kid, I'd even dream about them. I always thought it looked so cool seeing the main character fly through the air and do awesome tricks and defeat the bad guy but everyone else around me disagreed. They all said that spies were bad people and were never to be trusted but I didn't listen, I only trusted what I knew. But when my childhood dream that became my reality was handed to me on a silver platter, I finally understood that all that glitters is not gold. The main character always loses everyone and everything and ends up alone and being a spy is far from the fantasy I'd imagined. A spy's life is nothing but a big lie and false documents made to deceive, infiltrate and annihilate the lives of others. I give you three pieces of advice to carry with you on this damned journey called life. Never, ever under no circumstances must you ever trust a spy they are wolves in sheep's clothing. TRUST NO ONE. Keep a good eye on your pillars, attack before they can make their move. Everything comes with a price some as just more horrid that others. ***** Author here, I hope you enjoyed reading the synopsis, it was really fun to write but for more elaboration; This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea, as she's the main charcter but there are some chapters whers the POV will changeand focus on her friends ot those around her. Andrea, having growing up in a loving family, finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems in her world of undercover spies.

What will a vengeful teen experience when he forges unlikely connections as the nation's most hated prince? Join Sévir van Doren as he navigates through his way through the challenges of achieving his goal at the Stepan Capital Academy and beyond!

In the city of Han'ei in the commoner district there was a bar in an alleyway. The alleyway itself was abandoned since only a fool would go there and risk being confronted by a thief and having their money stolen. The bar there was in a bad state with broken windows, loose boards, and cobwebs in every nook and cranny. Despite the scary and unwelcoming atmosphere there was a single person in the bar. to be more specific it was a full-cat calico demi-human that was passed out on the floor. If people saw him they would think that he got drunk and passed out if not for it being abandoned. His eyes began to slowly open and when they did he sat up. This day onward there would be rumors about a man that died in the alleyway that would forever haunt it as a ghost . Meanwhile what did this previously past out person say when he looked at his surroundings and at his body. "AAAAHHHHH!!! WHY AM I A CAT!!!!!!!".

Deep within the enchanted forest of Lyrinvale lies a shimmering lake, whispered about in ancient tales. To Crown Prince Caspian, it has always been the stuff of myths—until dreams of a mysterious girl lead him to its shores. She is Ellara, bound by a curse that ties her to the woods, her existence shrouded in magic and sorrow. Drawn together by forces beyond their understanding, Caspian and Ellara unravel secrets that could upend both their lives. As royal intrigues clash with ancient prophecies, and forbidden magic sparks between them, they must confront the truth: some destinies are meant to be rewritten, even if it means risking everything. A tale of love, magic, and the courage to defy fate, Whispers of the Glass Lake is a spellbinding journey into a world where dreams hold the key to freedom.

Shreedha, a formidable gangster who runs business in twelve countries , is at the pinnacle of power when someone her own stabbed her back. In a shocking twist , she transported to a different world completely different from her ethnicity. But a queen is queen no matter the situation or world. What kind of challenges does she face? Would she be able to adapt to this new world while hiding onto the core of who she really is or will the trials of the new reality forces her to undergo a profound transformation? Join Shreedha on her journey of self discovery where she finds out what does it truly mean to be a queen unbound.

Rayah was not meant to live more than 5 years having a heart failure condition but the eldest princess of Montis has been able to live past it due to the power of the diamond but now she has just two months to live. What could have gone wrong? Rayah hops on a journey to find The Healer but can she be able to do it on her own with the symptoms showing up too frequently. **** Rayah began to feel lightheaded. "No no please, not here in the middle of nowhere please." She begged her body, she was on the verge of tears. "Your highness" Rayah heard someone call her. A guard approached her. Rayah herself was beyond relieved to see that it was a guard from the palace and knew he could help her. She was feeling very lightheaded, she reached out to him. Other guards stood by in order not to cause a scene. "Water quickly" Rayah asked while tapping her temples with her eyes closed.

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.

A kingdom which was once plagued by demonic cults, and Suffered for it. They thought hunting them down would get rid of them, but the soldiers were to late. Now will the cults final will and testament be the end. Will it be demons or somthing else closer to home. _______