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"You wouldn't force me, would you? I thought you hated me," I plead. "I do," Matthew hisses, his eyes flashing dangerously as he rips open my dress. Sarah Wilson's dreams of a perfect marriage shatter as Matthew's hatred for her is revealed on their wedding night. She had always loved him in secret, but now she realizes the ultimate truth - he despises her. Will Matthew ever see past his bitterness and realize they are meant to be together? Or will he make Sarah suffer until death finally separates them?

William and his college class are ripped from Earth and thrown into Aethel, a world on the brink of collapse. Everyone gains incredible magical powers – except William. Mocked and underestimated, he's an outcast among heroes. But William has a secret: an SSS-ranked skill that lets him travel to Aethel's past. Learning lost magic from ancient masters, he'll surpass his classmates and become the true savior Aethel needs. But can he overcome the dangers of the past and present to forge his own destiny? While others studied about the first mage, William could go back in time and see the first mage himself! While others dreamed of seeing a dragon, William could go back in time, hatch a legendary dragon egg and turn it into his puppy. While others used common materials to craft their items, William could go back in time and mine materials that weren't find anywhere in Aethel anymore. Is it unfair? Perhaps, but William was not the type of person to not use the powers the universe gave him.

Kirishima's life was a monotonous grind. Working long hours in a call center, eating convenience store snacks, and escaping into anime were the only constants in his otherwise exhausting existence. As a child, he dreamed of the freedom adulthood promised, but reality turned out to be a never-ending cycle of struggle and survival. One fateful night, his life took an unexpected turn. After a long day at work, Kirishima sacrificed himself to save a little boy from an oncoming truck. As darkness engulfed him, he whispered his final thoughts: relief that his grueling life was over. But death was not the end for Kirishima. He awoke in a strange new world, reborn as a baby with no memory of his parents, no strength, and no skills—just a glowing status screen that seemed ripped straight out of the anime he once loved. With a second chance at life, Kirishima is determined to make this new world everything his old one wasn’t. Will he rise to greatness, or will he succumb to the challenges of this fantastical yet perilous new reality? Join Kirishima on his journey from an ordinary individual to an extraordinarily skilled swordsman.

{Author Of Old-World Extra} There was nothing special about my life... except for how I died. I went out in the dumbest, most ridiculous way possible; even a dog’s death would’ve made for a better sight. But hey, that wasn’t even the weird part. Not by a long shot. For whatever reason, my soul had gotten ripped out and shoved into the body of some "Villain" in a faraway land. Yep, you heard that right. A clichéd "Villain." And I’ve got ten days before he’s publicly executed. This guy—well, I—used to be a Beggar. One that grew into a Seeker, then a Magi, then a Professor, and then... A Sultan. The one ruler of the entire world. Now? I’m stuck facing the people I used to love, ready to pay for all the “evil” I’ve done. Fate seemed hellbent on ending me, no matter where I went, but just as I was about to give up... A Script appeared before my mind’s eye. {Would you like to witness your real history, your Path?} {Would you like to make it past your Promised Day?} {Would you like to become a True King?} {If so, repeat after me…} It gave me one word—ancient, powerful, and clear. “BASSORĀH!” Many paths came together. — This is a story about suffering. Anger. And Forgiveness. Extra Tags: Drama, Reaction, Misunderstanding, Transmigration. Time Travel.

One must see through the deceit of one's very own truth. Do you believe in the Old Gods? This story follows the life of a young African boy, who was ripped from the life he had known and thrown into an unforgiving one where a single mistake could cost him everything. Being branded a "thrall", he was to be sold but an unforeseen event swept him ashore in the heart of the Norsemen, the Vikings. What fate has the Gods chosen for this child? is it one of salvation or one of destruction? COVER IS OWNED BY ME!

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] Earth had been roaming with different beasts and creatures and when Rhett, an average young man slays an ice dragon, he is made king of the dragon slayers, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. This then takes him to a completely different world - the slayer's domain. In this world there are demon slayers, ghost slayers, gargoyle slayers and shadow slayers. With his system like abilities, Rhett must rule his kingdom and battle against the other slayers. But ruling is not easy as the ghost slayers soon attack his kingdom and rip it apart. Rhett escapes with an old dragon slayer and now there's three things he must do: SLAY DRAGONS AVENGE HIS KINGDOM UNCOVER HIDDEN SECRETS OF HIS NEW WORLD AND SURVIVE. The world he is is ruled and controlled by SLAYERIOUS, an unknown entity who is known as lord of the slayer domain. But for rhett that won't last long. He must level up his abilities and dominate the slayer domain's world, even if it means suffering. This is the story of KING RHETT, king of the dragon slayers. "ALL HAIL KING RHETT, KING OF THE DRAGON SLAYERS".

Lee Seo-jun was an average college student until one day an accident took his life away, ripping him away from the life he knew and loved. He suddenly found himself waking up in the body of Adrian Mallorne, the third son of a minor antagonist side character in a novel he read once before. As Adrien, he finds himself with a caring but distant mother, two older brothers who find new ways to make his life a living hell, an abusive father, and a charismatic prince with a secret. Armed with modern-day knowledge, he navigates his new life at Tris Academy where he learns all about this new and magical world he finds himself in. Watching as the novel's plot unfolds, he finds that there is more to this world than the novel ever mentioned, especially when it comes to the charismatic prince that has taken it upon himself to follow Adrien around. What secrets does this prince hide? Why does Adrien feel such a strong attraction to him? And when will those rotten brothers of his leave him alone?

In a world of betrayal, love, and war will Eve risk it all for her freedom—or for her heart? **** Neglected by the King Enslaved by the Queen Bullied by her royal siblings Hated by The Kingdom's Hero Ostracized by her own people EVE HAD ENOUGH! She ripped off her disguise and began to fight back, flaunting her skills and talents– extremely beautiful, highly intelligent, proficient in medicinal knowledge, great combat skills, and with rare talent– Beast Taming!  Eve– the Forsaken Princess will ascend to the throne, not just conquering kingdoms but also capturing the hearts of the powerful gentlemen– A Hero Knight, An Infamous Hunter, and the Tyrant Crown Prince! Hunter: "Run away with me, Princess. I'll free you from your cage. I'll give you the taste of this so-called Freedom. Let's travel around the world." Crown Prince: "Divorce your Scum Husband. Marry me. I'll give you everything– my power. I'll make you my Queen. Let's conquer all kingdoms together!" Hero Knight: "You are my wife. You can't leave me. You are bound to me for eternity. And your body... doesn't LIE. You yearn for my touch and my kiss. You also desire me." (Author: "Can she just have all men?") Like a phoenix rising from ashes, Eve reruns her life, determined to trample everyone with her vengeance.

WSA 25 ENTRY ******** The world I knew was ordinary or at least bearable—until it wasn’t. I was just another corporate drone, drowning in a dead-end job I hated, stuck in a life that felt like it would never change. That is, until the mages decided to pick me. Every ten years, the mages choose ten people from across the faction—ordinary people like me—and thrust them into the Beast Games, a sadistic contest where only the strongest survive. The rules are simple: tame the fiercest creatures that world has to offer, fight to the death, and outlast every other contestant. Fail, and you die. Succeed, and you get to return home. But nothing there was as simple as it seemed. Thrown into a land where beasts rip through flesh without hesitation, and other contestants see me as nothing more than prey, I’m forced to rely on a mysterious system that offers me quests and tasks to survive. This world doesn’t play by any rules, least of all the ones we know. I will survive and I will find the ones who made this game and when I find them, I’ll show them what happens when you mess with someone who has nothing left to lose.

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

Azure was only an infant when his world was ripped apart. Born into a lineage cursed by darkness, his life was saved by his mother, Terashia Asmor, who gave everything to cast a spell that whisked him away from a deadly enemy. Alone in the shadowy depths of a forbidden forest, he was found by an ancient wandering spirit, bound by a mysterious contract to protect him at all costs. As Azure grows, he begins to unravel the truth about his dark heritage and the strange power within him—the ability to absorb life essence. With the spirit as his guide, Azure embarks on a journey through a world where souls linger in the mortal realm and ancient contracts hold the key to his destiny. But the path ahead is treacherous, filled with enemies, lost truths, and the shadow of the contract that ties his fate to forces beyond his understanding. To survive, Azure must master his powers, confront his past, and uncover the secrets of his lineage before the darkness claims him entirely. Will Azure rise above the curse of his bloodline, or will he succumb to the very darkness he was destined to fight ? ----------------- Hey! its the author here, i just wanna say that if you've read so far then giving the first 10 chapters a try wouldn't be that bad, see ya'll

In a world transformed by a mysterious rift ripping through the sky, the balance between technology, nature and civilization collapses. Titanic monsters born of the energy generated by the rift, and nicknamed the primordials, oppose an alien invasion, plunging humanity into a devastating war. In a war lasting 10 years, the aliens were repulsed thanks to the primordials, and humanity was reborn thanks to a major scientific discovery: it was possible to awaken unique talents in every individual from the age of 16. At the heart of a universe where advanced technologies, martial arts, mythical creatures and the shadows of an extraterrestrial past coexist, Adam, our protagonist, will have to prove that a simple individual can defy expectations and forge his own destiny. Adam's simulator is intended to be my second contracted book, so I hope you enjoy it! Chapter release: 1 chs/day.

Our protagonist was an ordinary guy with an aspiration to be called hero, yet people mistook his actions. Until one day he woke up to find himself in the very world of an anime he watched for the first time. But he isn't the protagonist—instead, he's a minor bullied character who never even appeared in the series. Determined not to get involved with the main characters for fear of changing the plot, he plans to stay in the background to plan for his future and let the protagonist handle everything. However, fate has a different surprise for him. As events unfold, he realizes that he may have a bigger role to play than he ever imagined. Can he navigate this new reality without altering the story, or will he have to step up to shoulder the responsibility he took upon himself? Discover the twists and turns in this fresh new Rom-com series Altered Reality. Note: Please endure the slow pace in the first couple of chapters, it gets interesting as the story unfold, trust me ;). Note: This story is heavily inspired by the anime Re:zero and the manhwa Webtoon character Na Kang Lim, both are awesome, give it a try if you haven't yet. You can call it a rip off version of them, if you please, LMAO. But hey, this story has it's own plot, objective, goal, characters, and ending, which i hope you will find it enjoyable. And if you do, please support it to the least you can, thanks.

Summoning the dragon of the Abyss, Zirkos, was the most destructive choice the arrogant prince Zephyr has made. Forcefully taking over his beloved kingdom, Delphia, the unbeatable creature ruined his whole life in one night. Although it was the result of his own actions, a foolish attempt to prove his powers that turned everything upside down. His pride drowned him. Now, Zephyr must redeem his mistakes and regain the life and land ripped from him, even if it results in endless defeats, deaths and betrayal. He was determined to end the devastation he brought upon everyone and attain the throne. Because this time, failure was no longer an option.

“Tell me one good reason I shouldn’t rip you apart,” he asked, shaking his head in disgust. “A low life like you cheating on me is something I will not tolerate in the Walters family,” he sneered. Tears streamed down my face, my eyes pleading with him, but my voice failed me. All I could do was stare, my lips quivering. “Wait until I tell them what you really are!” he shouted, grabbing a handful of my hair and pulling, threatening to rip it from my scalp. Losing her mother to the cold hands of death, Isabella was adopted by her father. She was treated like garbage and mocked by her step mother and step brothers. Just to escape the hell called home, she sneaks to a party and drowns herself in alcohol, there she had a one night stand with a mysterious male, but that single night would cost her dearly.

Kai of the Sorcerer's Tower is one of the last mages left, barely surviving in a world ruled by creatures of the dark — where the era of mages ended, and most of the lands got contaminated with dead mana. To save his world and fulfil his master's last wish, he put himself through a forbidden ritual, risking his soul being ripped into pieces to make his way into the past. In an era with abundant mana — an era yet to enter the Golden Era of Magic. Things go wrong, of course, as they always do, and he finds himself thousands of years before the world fell to mana contamination — in the body of a young lord, Arzan. All is not well, though, as the young lord was murdered by someone and he had a beast wave to protect his territory from before moving to larger threats as well trying to get back his former strength in a world where magic techniques and technology is primitive. He might be able to change that. *** Hi, I'm TC. This is my new book, and I'm writing this with my friend, @Extra26. Please give this a try! Hardcore wish fulfillment. Feel free to practice your skim reading. Please follow, rate and review if you can. It really helps out. PS - Contact Extra26 for any buisness inquiries.

Ten years ago, the world was captivated by a groundbreaking VR MMORPG, a fully immersive experience that allowed players to step into the shoes of legendary heroes in a realm of magic and wonder. For a decade, they built their lives, forged their identities, and left their marks on what they thought was just a game. But when the servers shut down, the truth shattered everything. The game world wasn’t just a virtual reality, it was a fabricated timeline, a fragile imitation of the true Magic world . And now, the countdown has begun. The players, ripped from their lives on Earth and the simulation, find themselves in the Magic World, ten years younger but burdened with all the memories of the game and their old lives. Their in-game personas, once vibrant and driven by purpose, are now hollow shells, unable to act on their own. Even worse, Earth’s timeline fragile and unprotected has been paused, and its collapse is inevitable. To prevent disaster, the 10 Originals, the most renowned players of the game, must rise once more. But this time, there are no systems to guide them, no respawns, and no safety nets. The high realm is real, its dangers far deadlier than any raid boss. And as the countdown ticks away, inconsistencies between the worlds begin to unravel reality itself. Thrown into a world they don’t fully understand, hunted by their own past mistakes, and racing against time to stop the collapse of Earth’s timeline, the Originals must uncover the secrets of the game’s creation and find a way to stabilize the Magic World. The clock is ticking, and the fate of three worlds rests on their shoulders. Will the Originals be able to fix the chaos they caused, or will everything they fought for crumble into nothingness?

After losing his best friend from a horrible encounter with few wolves from an enemy pack, Kael became sad and empty, then he met Ana , a human on his journey back home. Ana became Kael’s obsession, sparking a forbidden love that defied the rules of his pack. Wolves and humans could never end up together, the unlikelihood of conceiving together made their union unacceptable. Determined to disobey tradition, Kael was prepared to risk everything for Ana. But his pack, being scared of his dissent, thought to eliminate Ana. She was luckily rescued by wolves from the white wounds pack, led by their enigmatic Alpha- Kael’s estranged stepbrother. As Ana drew closer to her hero, fate brought her and Kael back together during an intense journey, igniting a clash of betrayal, loyalty and love. Secrets of the past unfolded, including the unsettling truth of Kael’s stepmother’s betrayal and the battle that claimed his father’s life. Will Kael and Ana’s love for each other endure the forces ripping them apart, or will destiny lead them down different directions forever?

I was nothing but a push over. I work tirelessly for days to create something of my own only to have it ripped from me and not get any credit of my own. But who would have thought that I would get a second chance to not only start over but to also continue to create my endless desires. This is me from a push over to a walking calamity. This is me a man with the will not be broken. This is me for I am all you seek,all you have known. I am HIM and HIM is me I I am CREATION. WSA. This book is different from all the books on WebNovel, a first person view. let’s take a dive in the front seat and let your imagination take over this character.

A young man named Rinero is suddenly ripped out of his comfortable village life by the mysterious mage Zetarnu and sets out on a dangerous quest.

Lila Hart is not interested in gold and prestige instead of appreciating the world of which she is part already, she is tired of her picture-perfect marriage. An outburst of emotions follows after she starts an illicit romance with her husband most cute and vibes giving secretary. However, as the lovers draw closer, Lila learns a disturbing revelation which could fracture her universe. Lila becomes pregnant and is caught in a web between the man she promised fidelity to and the man who now burns through her heart and she knows that one decision could rip her life apart.

This story follows the journey of our young lead, Zephyr Everwood, who was chosen to be the reincarnate of the fallen deity who watched over creation. How will he fare against fallen angels, the undead, monsters and demons alike.Then what would his system be like? What will it give him and what will it want in return? Finally, what sort of relationships will he form with those around him as all hopes of a normal life are ripped away by one tragedy after another. The path to greatness will be a long and arduous one, and he will face many struggles, but the question is will he be able to reclaim the glory/divinity of his past self or will he fall at the cruel hands of what appears to be absolute power.

By unknown means and for unknown proposes the planet Earth is ripped from its orbit around the sun and placed in a near perfect, synchronized orbit around a mysterious purple star. The Earth isn't alone; 16 other planets underwent the same ordeal. Dubbed the Papuru Star, the G4 sized ball of energy was viewed with fear and awe by the inhabitants of the kidnapped worlds. The leadership of the planets form an uneasy Coalition to understand what the star is and find a way to put the planets back in their original spaces. Now, over a 1000 years later, the 100th annual Coalition Carnage Competition is about to begin. Held every ten years, the year long, galaxy spanning martial arts tournament is the special event the inhabitants of nearly every planet eagerly await, cheering their planet's chosen champion. The tournament is fame and fortune for the superstars who compete, entertainment for the masses, and "blessings" for the winning planet but holds dark secrets within its shadows, secrets that if exposed, could lead to the destruction of all life within the Papuru Galaxy.

A cold blooded, assassin with unparalleled skills, sets off for his final mission. As the teenage assassin, prepares himself for his demise, he is faced with a new challenge. To Live or To Die, he gets to fight it out. But his past haunts him to fall to his demise, yet his beliefs push him to his rise. In an inner conflict of emotions, the young boy is ripped apart, But as his beliefs get the better of him, He chooses to follow his beliefs, and push his limit of possibilities to impossible. To struggle, He has to sacrifice his humanity. To survive he has to embrace his primal instincts. With great hesitation...He begins a new journey to a path of unknown. A new world, which might be a dream to most, rains down on him as a new hell to survive. "Since This is my only way...I swear to my boiling blood, I will destroy that joke of a destiny." "No matter what." A story of a boy, struggling between the two sides of his own mind. Between logical thinking and emotional thinking he is crushed to sorrow. His emotions make him rise, to end him with a fall. His logical mind makes him aware and cruel to his own heart. To choose or not to choose makes him weak, as seeming friends make enemy around him, and seeming enemies make friends. He continues a painful path to his destiny. Whether it would lead to his heaven or hell, only the omnibeing can tell.

"Are you sure you want to do this? The whole world will be after your head." "That's okay. It wouldn't be fair otherwise." -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ A world built upon the succession of the strong, where those with strength would lead, guide, and safeguard those who couldn't protect themselves. An ideal structure where everyone benefits and no one is left to suffer. For the longest time, the royals and nobles throughout the varying Continents thought they had succeeded in creating such a world. They believed themselves righteous and heroic in their efforts and felt everything was as it should be, leading to a stalemate in progression that lasted for well over a century. Then, the darkness emerged. A group hellbent on tearing apart everything the royals and nobles built. Their days of peace and tranquility was snuffed as a squad of rebels announced their intention to rip apart the very foundation to which society was built. Rather than the strong helping the weak, they desired a nation where everyone was equal and treated fairly, where even those without a crest could hold their heads high. This group was known as CrestFallen. //1 chapter a day. Way more when we get readers. Some words before you read. This novel depicts disturbing acts of violence or other implied acts that may trigger some others. Torture, bloodshed, war, and more is shown frequently.

Kael Draven lived a simple life, crafting swords and tools in the quiet town of Eldhaven. But the day he found the Bloodbound Crown, that life was ripped away. Forged in blood and shadow, the crown is no ordinary artifact—it’s alive, hungry for blood and it wants Kael. It fills his mind with visions of fire and destruction, whispering promises of a power so vast and wide that it could remake the world. But with power comes danger. Hunted by those who seek the crown and haunted by the dark queen who created it, Kael is caught in a battle he never wanted. Now bound to the crown, Kael is thrust into a world of betrayal, deadly secrets, and ancient wars. As enemies close in and the crown’s power grows, Kael must decide: will he fight against its curse, or become the monster it was made to create? And even though the crown chose him, Kael must choose his own fate.

What will happen when Nitya, a happy-go-lucky girl, finds out that she is the reincarnation of the Princess of a Healer tribe, whose own forbidden love story was the reason for the annihilation of her own tribe? What events are going to unfold now, when they come face-to-face in the modern set-up, and she figures out that her fears are rooted in the events of her past life? Is this a love story fated to end in heartbreak, because of a slight unknown mistake? How will Ji-hun deal when he comes to realise that he is the one behind all the heartbreaks and pain in their life, and most devastatingly, the death of the one and only love of his lives? The animal healer, Reneé, who was raised to be the shield of the plant healer Princess of the Healer tribe. Because being the older one inevitably brings the responsibility on one's shoulders! What will be her decision when she finds out that the partner destined for her was the very reason for the unfulfillment of her duties? After twelve hundred years, will she be able to forgive him when she finally encounters him? Will Surbhi, a leading architect, be able to forgive the love of her life for the mistakes he has made in the past, after remembering everything? In its own grounds that lie beyond the concepts of time and place, Destiny takes hold of the reins and brings all four to a crossroads on a journey of love, reincarnation and secrets with the tangled threads of Fate! ATTENTION! For the coin code, you can reach me on either discord or Instagram. Discord- @JoJo_17_34 (#2655) Instagram- @entangled_writes Come say hello, and the code is only valid for the first 10 readers, so hurry! The dates and status of the giveaway will be updated in authors note in the chapters, so keep an eye on that! The cover photo does not entirely belong to me. I have actually merged two picture: and the two pictures that have been used for the cover are by 'Wall Zencafe' (Copyright 2021. All rights reserved.) and 'UHDPaper 2021'.

Eleanor “Ellie” Vaughn never understood why her art seemed alive, why the surreal landscapes and glowing runes she sketched in her quiet apartment felt so vivid, so real. But the truth shatters her ordinary life when one drawing, a map pulsing with otherworldly light, rips open a fragile barrier between worlds. Now, shadowy creatures called Nightshades are spilling into the city of Aeryn, preying on fear and leaving death in their wake. The map marks Ellie as a Veilborn, a rare human with the power to tear down the Veil that has kept the mortal world and Soltaria, a realm of deadly magic and political intrigue, separate for centuries. Dragged into Soltaria, Ellie faces execution for her supposed crime. As shadows close in and alliances fracture, Ellie faces a terrifying choice: restore the Veil and sacrifice her freedom, or destroy it and unleash untold devastation. Veilborn is a pulse-pounding dark fantasy about forbidden magic, shifting loyalties, and the dangerous cost of uncovering who you truly are.

In a world where fate is dictated by the heavens and freedom is but an illusion, Yuan Hao is a mortal born into despair, carrying a legacy veiled in blood and mystery. Adopted by a kind but broken man and tasked with protecting his sister, he endures a life of hardship—until the heavens rip it all away. When tragedy strikes, rage awakens a dormant power within him. A mysterious black bead, older than the heavens themselves, chooses him as its master. Now hunted by kings and gods alike, Yuan Hao begins his journey—a path drenched in blood and rebellion, where the very heavens tremble at his name. But can a mortal defy destiny and shatter the heavens’ grip, or will he become a pawn in an even greater game?

In the stillness of the evening, a sudden, deafening thud shattered the tranquil silence. Zarah’s father, recognizing the uninvited intruders, attempted to flee, only to be seized and brutally beaten by two brawny men. Her mother and sisters watched in horror as their beloved patriarch choked on his own blood. From the shadows, a sinister figure emerged, brandishing a cigarette and cloaked in a woolen coat. "You've ignored my warnings, and now you expect me to show mercy?" He snarled, standing over Zarah's father as he pleaded for his life. "I gave you plenty of time to pay back what you owed. But you ran away with my money, your family, and my cocke." "Please, please, we can work this out!" Zarah's father begged, spitting blood from his battered mouth. The man shook his head, his cruel smirk widening. Too late, amigo," the man sneered. Without hesitation, two gunshots rang out. Zarah's eyes fluttered open, the world a watery blur. What she saw silenced her forever. Her father's head was bashed and bleeding, her mother's stomach torn open. A scream ripped from Zanah's throat, tugging at Zarah's heart. Tears streamed down her face as the horrific realization set in. They were gone.