Defiant Door Handles

A mysterious figure awakens in a parallel world, unexpectedly finding himself in a bodyguard interview. As he adjusts to his new reality, he discovers a strange system that allows him to manipulate and leech the protagonists from various urban scenarios, ranging from Dragon Kings and Miracle Doctors to Time Travelers. In this chaotic world, some protagonists become loyal pawns under his influence, while the defiant ones are swiftly crushed. As he rises to power, balancing ruthless ambition and forbidden desires, this ambitious man becomes the one and only villain who reigns supreme over all.

One could say Zara Lane had it all when you look from the outside. She was a world-renowned psychotherapist who handled delicate cases and worked with wealthy patients. But behind closed doors, she suffers in all her romantic relationships. However, one emotional night, she decided to drink and party away her sorrows. There she had a steamy one-night stand with an absolute stranger. And when Zara prepares to meet her newest psychotherapy patient the next day, she discovers that her new patient was the same man she had a one-night stand with. Zen Danvers. The Psychotic Billionaire. How will Zara handle such an awkward and delicate case that has the potential to jeopardize her esteemed career as a world-renowned psychotherapist? And what will her response be when Zen unexpectedly proposes a contract marriage that was obviously designed to entrap her? Because he had a secret weapon that he could wield against her.

A short story that opens the doors to other divisions of this omniverse.

In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured.

Exciting news! My novel will be published on Royal Road. Be sure to check it out! The roar of wyverns echoes across a land of forgotten gods. Beasts like Fenrir dominate the land, and survival hinges on magic and weapon techniques. I am Aether, reborn into this brutal existence, a slave with a painful past and a future seemingly carved in stone. But fate, it seems, has a twisted sense of humour. When hope dwindled to a flicker, I stumbled upon an ethereal cave. Inside, bathed in an alien glow, lay a magnificent beast - a dragon, scales shimmering pink and red. Fear threatened to consume me, but a defiant roar erupted from within. "I will never bend to your will, FATE!" The echo of that challenge hangs heavy in the air, a spark igniting in the darkness. This is where my story begins.

Billionaire Levi Everett is a well known businessman who kissed Portia Zira on a masquerade party. That one sinful passionate kiss turns into a blooming affair, An affair behind close doors where no one should know but the two of them. How will Levi Everett sacrifice everything for the woman he adores and how will Portia Zira do everything to meet the standards of Levi's world.

middle class indian girl who became crazy fan of kpop idol and fallen love with one famous idol and her journey of romance , break up, career, love and one day she become famous . her fate changed ! i know sound crazy but if this story is true than ? . so ' let's go with me guys to find the answer .

When I fast met him, he was covered in blood. It had rained and the white shirt he wore hung delicately around his body. There were people following him so I had to protect him but I soon realized that his present was connected to my past. The dreams I had every night of my parents being killed, a red dove, the same red dove that was chasing him. I promised to save him but was I just simply looking at him as an open door that would lead me to the truths of my past ? or was it just something else?

What happened if you can’t enter or the door because its locked? The answer is key. You need a key to open the locked door so you can enter. And what happened if you doesn’t have a correct key to open it? You need a right person to lockpicking that door. Information works in the same way. Who holds corresponding information, he can control everything including money. My name is Vega “Velt” Altair, still unemployment at 26 years old without jobs experience and this is my story about how I worked with beautiful lady and she’s The Devil. (NB: I'm writing and upload this novel based on my mood. Please be patience waiting for next chapter and volume)

Sandra Joan Timothy lives in Brookville and after a while, there was an increased rate in criminality and children were getting kidnapped faster than anyone could say 'Jack Robinson!' She soon finds out how all these connects with the wierd, abandoned house next door and what she must do, together with her friends to put an end to it. Join Sandra, Antony, Raymond and Melissa as they unravel the mystery of the wierd house next door and how it affects the neighborhood as a whole. As Christians, what would they do? Join her in this exciting adventure as she documents everything in her diary. What would they find at the end of their adventure and would they be able to help?

Laura’s life was a relentless storm of betrayal and resilience. Working as a cleaner, she endured mistreatment before being falsely accused of theft and fired. As her mother’s illness worsened, Laura risked their family home to cover treatment costs. Desperate for income, she found a job as a waitress with the help of Jerry Hills, a kind-hearted waiter who became a close friend. Unknown to her, Jerry was connected to Fred Walker, a notorious CEO who manipulated events to hire Laura as his secretary. Fred’s schemes strained Laura’s trust in Jerry, but her rough relationship with Fred shifted when a shared past emerged. A pendant Fred wore unraveled their connection, sparking a secret romance. However, their bond was tested when Laura became pregnant, and Fred, fearing exposure of his affair with Maggie, his account officer, pushed her away. Seeking solace, Laura confided in Maggie, unaware she was her estranged step-sister. Consumed by jealousy, Maggie plotted to harm Laura but was stopped by her own son, Jack, whose life Laura once saved. As secrets unraveled, Fred sought redemption, proposing to Laura in hopes of a fresh start. Can love truly conquer betrayal and bring lasting healing?.

Liam, an archaeology student, stumbles upon an ancient journal detailing the existence of hidden doors scattered throughout his city. According to its pages, each door serves as a prison for dark entities from the Void, a realm beyond human comprehension. Driven by curiosity and the allure of mystery, Liam opens one of the doors, unleashing a creature that should never have been set free. He soon discovers that these entities are not only dangerous but also intent on unleashing a greater horror: the opening of a "mother door" that would connect the world to the Void, dooming humanity. With the help of Elena, a local folklore expert, Liam must confront the forces he has unleashed, navigating through warped realities, living shadows, and his deepest fears. As the final door inches closer to being opened, Liam faces an impossible choice: save himself or sacrifice everything to seal the doors and stop the end of the world. In this battle between curiosity and terror, every step toward the Void brings him closer to the realization that some prisons were never meant to be touched. How far would you go for the truth... if you knew it might destroy you?

“Let me use your thighs,” a low, rough voice whispered in Rivian’s ear, every word full of intent. “Are you crazy, Rayden?” Rivian shot back, defiant. “I’m an alpha.” Rayden Jones and Rivian Hayes are strong alpha rivals, despite their families being close friends and their fathers being business partners. Since childhood, they’ve competed over everything, from toys and food to grades, sports, and omegas. After high school, Rivian studies abroad but later returns to work in the family business. Now that they’re side by side, their old rivalry resurfaces, forcing them to confront their competition and any hidden feelings that may have developed.

Life as a heiress is more than just a dance under the chandelier. Monisha is caught up in a web of both family and humanity. In her desperate struggle to find redemption for her father's sin, she is found in a path where death is an inevitable door waiting for her to open up. Will she be able to overcome the darkness that awaits on the other side of the door?

World where doors lead to out of world apartments to fight monsters and collect rewards is shown how harsh it is for the unlucky ones with finding rare "apartments".

Super Gene 2: The Abyss Beyond **What lies beyond the golden door?** Han Sen, the unrivaled hero who conquered the sanctuaries and defied gods, stands at the brink of the ultimate mystery—the golden door. For years, it has loomed as an enigma, untouched and unconquerable, holding secrets of creation, destruction, and the truth behind the universe itself. But its recent awakening has sent ripples of chaos across the cosmos, threatening to unravel everything Han Sen has fought to protect. Determined to uncover the fate of his grandfather, Han Jingzhi, who disappeared into the door decades ago, and to stop the growing calamity, Han Sen steps into the unknown. What he finds is a world beyond imagination—a vast, ever-changing realm where reality bends, ancient powers slumber, and unimaginable dangers lurk. This is no sanctuary. This is a cradle of infinite possibilities and an abyss of eternal darkness. In this boundless world, Han Sen must face creatures that defy logic, uncover truths older than time, and rise beyond his limits once more. **The ultimate journey begins.** The golden door has opened, and destiny awaits.

WARNING- If you are a sensitive minded person and can't handle murder and bloody scenes this book is not for you. So, please don't read it if you aren't comfortable with this things and don't write bad reviews because you can't handle these scenes you have already been warned.

Atlas always knew life was unfair, but nothing could have prepared him for the day his fate was sealed by the appearance of a mysterious timer in his vision. In just nine short hours, he would be forced to confront a “Door”—a deadly, otherworldly challenge from which few have ever returned. The Doors are not mere entrances, but gateways to trials where survival is uncertain, and failure means death. As one of the Chosen, Atlas must navigate a treacherous path filled with unknown horrors and unimaginable power. Transported to a stark, Foreign realm, he is pitted against monstrous beings and other Chosen who will stop at nothing to claim the Door's rewards for themselves. But the most terrifying part? Atlas's timer is shorter than any on record, giving him less time to prepare for the ordeal ahead. Armed with little more than fragmented knowledge and the determination to survive, Atlas steps through the Door. In this cruel world where the stakes are life and death, he must conquer the trials before him, claim the powers within the Door, and return to his world—if he can. But every second counts, and the clock is ticking.

(A/N: It’s the weekend, and I’ve been meaning to get back to writing "Idol’s Daughter." However, I’m a bit worried about messing up the plot since it’s been a while since I last worked on it. I’ll need to reread all the chapters I’ve already written to make sure there are no plot holes later on. So for those of you who are worried I’m abandoning that fanfic, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about it. I just need a little more time to get back into the flow. In the meantime, I’m using this as a warm-up and decided to share my first original story with you all. The premise is about a misunderstood main character, so I hope you enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts in the comments.) (A/N: And Yes, I modelled the cover to resemble that of an actual medical anatomy book.) A third-semester medical student wakes up to find himself in a completely different world-one pulled straight from the pages of an urban fantasy academy novel he used to obsess over in high school. It's a place of magic, mystery, and danger, where supernatural powers are honed, and secrets lurk behind every corner. As was typical for any protagonist in an "academy" story, he found himself swiftly accepted into the academy.

A single mother in her twenties moves into an isolated rural home with her 3 year old son. she starts receiving late night visits from black eyed children, asking to be let in. As the visits become more frequent, she realizes these children are connected to a dark event from her past.

In the prosperous region of Lecnce, part of the vast Gloria Kingdom, the world has entered the Age of Steam. The kingdom is divided into three regions—Lecnce, Finsiries, and Commosey—each known for its advancements in education and health. Leon, a 12-year-old boy from Rugia, is as ordinary as they come, with no special powers or remarkable traits. Yet, in a world of steam-powered technology and untapped mysteries, his life is about to change in ways he could never imagine. Through encounters with individuals from different worlds and classes, Leon’s journey will challenge him to grow in unexpected ways, as he uncovers the deeper connections that bind his world together. In this slice-of-life tale, filled with both mundane realities and moments of high action, Leon’s seemingly ordinary existence may hold more significance than he realizes. [Important. The first 5 chapters will be re written]

In a world ruled by rails, humanity clings to life aboard trains that never stop—because to stop is to die. Elias Graves never wanted to be an operator, but when a deadly illness wipes out his train’s crew, he’s forced into the role. His only ally is the train’s magic core, a living, whispering force that seems as defiant as Elias himself. With the train faltering and monsters closing in, Elias must navigate a broken world filled with warring factions, ancient ruins, and unrelenting dangers.

Anti-horror psychological test 1. Why do you like to read scary books, because - A. stimulation. B. boldness 2. Alone in the house at night, with a small light on, you suddenly realize that the shadow projected on the wall is no longer your own, what will you do - A. make a face at the shadow. B. turn off the light 3．If you live in the top floor, suddenly in the middle of the night to hear footsteps coming from the ceiling, you  will - A．Go upstairs to see. B．Blindfold your ears 4. 12 midnight after watching “The Midnight Murderer”, your phone ringing suddenly, pick up the microphone, no one said, put it down, and then ringing, then you will -- A. to the handset is the color of the stern voice reprimanded. B. to the phone line unplugged. 5. late at night home alone, the moon dark and windy days cold, walking in the quiet alleys, suddenly a pair of claws on your shoulders, how do you do - A. Look back. B. Cry out for help. 6．Sweeping the graveyard, but lost in the cemetery, you will choose to--A．Camp overnight in the cemetery, as a camping. B．Call the cell phone for help. 7．If you dream of the same person every night, you would--A．Publish an advertisement in the newspaper to look for the person. b．Get counseling from a psychiatrist 8．You rented a set of old public housing, moved in, you realize that this is basically uninhabited, every night dead silence, legend has it that the house often wanders around a ghost, half of the night, you will hear strange flute drifting. You will choose - A. to insist on living. B. to find another place to live. 9．After reading this book, if you are afraid to sleep alone at night, what should you do--A．Wait for the author's next book．B．Read the book again． 10．What is your attitude towards this kind of test--A．Play with the process．B．Get a result． If you choose more than A, that you are a brave person, Yang Qi standard, congratulations, you can read; if you choose more than B, that you are a cowardly person, Yin Qi over the standard, then you have more need to read through.

Wallowing in the pits of poverty discreetly searching for a way out, a young man accepts a strenuous job a fair distance out of town which innocuously lands him in a perilous situation, as he attempts to survive his predicament he experiences all kinds of emotions.

Taking place in the Town of Mercy A Neutral Country, inside a giants body. Sin Robin was born but he had another life before! How will he handle this new world

In a modern world teeming with hidden supernatural beings, Kelvin, a powerful hybrid known as a Vaewolf, finds himself entangled in a web of forbidden love, curses, and perilous choices. Born of a dangerous union between a vampire and a werewolf, Kelvin is an *Unclaimed One*, a being that defies the control of vampire covens, werewolf clans, and witches. As leaders of the supernatural realm vie for his power, Kelvin is forced into a life of perpetual hiding to protect himself and his family. Haunted by a curse from the witch queen, which promises he will never find true happiness and dooms him to destroy anyone he loves, Kelvin lives in fear of his own emotions. His solitary existence takes a turn when he meets Dave, an unsuspecting human who awakens feelings Kelvin thought were long buried. As their bond deepens, Kelvin must confront his deepest fears: how to protect Dave from the dangers that lurk in the shadows and the curse that threatens to tear them apart. This is a tale of forbidden love, unimaginable power, and the fight against a destiny that seeks to destroy them both.

In the era of the Declining Laws, as spiritual energy gradually diminished and the strength of cultivators withered away, the protagonist Wang Quan accidentally awakens his family’s ancient "Defiant Bloodline." In this age where spiritual energy is scarce and the powerful are falling, watch how Wang Quan defies the heavens and changes his fate. He competes with the chosen ones of destiny to seize the final opportunities of power. This is a tale of a man burdened with the vengeance of his family's destruction, breaking the shackles of despair in an era of fading cultivation. It is the legendary journey of a mortal who, with a heaven-defying bloodline, rises from the depths to challenge fate itself.

Ceil uncontrollable abilities drag him to another world,how will he handles the situation? PS:This is a boylove (bl)

Myo Dae has FINALLY been accepted into the marketing company he applied for. To celebrate, he decided to indulge in his secret hobby, streaming and playing video games! After getting spawn-killed 8 times by a user named miseoynn, who turned out to be a popular faceless streamer. He decided to take a break from gaming… By playing for another 9 hours! Unexpectedly, Myo Dae has gained 10k followers from his awful interaction with the popular streamer! Now, miseoynn is begging him to publicly apologise and accept his forgiveness! How will Myo Dae deal with this annoying streamer!?