Chest Pain

The world around me lay in ruins, a haunting reminder of what once was, my hand squelched in the thick, dark liquid that stained the cracked pavement—blood, pooling from the fallen, a testament to the chaos that had unfolded. Buildings, once towering symbols of human achievement, now stood as skeletal remains, their shattered windows resembling empty eyes staring into the abyss. The air was heavy with the stench of decay and despair, mingling with the acrid smoke that still curled from the remnants of pink fires still burning brightly . Strangely everywhere was silent, as i searched for a sign of life in this hellish landscape, searching for any sign of life or hope. Every shadow felt like a threat, and every sound made my heart race. In this world, weakness was the greatest sin. As I looked down at my chest only to see it peirced by a metal rod and my leg twisted as if ensuring i wouldn't try to walk, i was filled with so much pain that i couldn't think straight as my mind was filled with the death of my parents and the destruction that seems to echo around me. Only the remnants of my humanity and the pain that I was feeling that was judging my presence in this broken reality. I wanted to stay alive i truly did, but the weight of the image of my blood-soaked dead bodies of my parents lingered in my mind, a constant reminder of the fragility of life and the darkness that had consumed us all. Thinking back I thought 'what has led to this.'

Isis walked slowly into the bathroom, her heart beating with unease. She heard muffled voices, followed by soft chuckles. Her steps faltered. The voices were familiar — a man’s deep tone mixed with a woman’s gentle laughter. A cold feeling crept through her chest. She recognized them, but she desperately hoped she was wrong. With trembling hands, she moved closer to the door, the sounds becoming clearer. Her breath caught as she gently pushed the door open. The sight before her made her freeze in shock. Barry, the man she loved and planned to propose to, stood in the small bathroom, holding Melisa — her friend. His lips, smudged with lipstick, confirmed what words couldn’t. Time seemed to stop as her gaze locked on them. A wave of pain shot through her, leaving her numb. The door creaked under her shaky hand, drawing their attention. Barry spun around, panic flashing in his eyes. “I… I can explain,” he stammered, wiping at the lipstick on his mouth with trembling fingers. Isis felt hot tears roll down her cheeks. Her vision blurred, her chest tightened, and without a word, she turned and ran.

“I, Edwina Streak-Ridge of formerly of Silverstreak Pack…” spoke Edwina. Aaron knew what was coming. “No, no, stop! You cannot.” But Edwina ignored him. “…adopted daughter of Everridge Hounds, reject you, Aaron Silvermaw, the Lycan Prince as my mate,” shouted Edwina, tears streaming down her face. A bright light escaped Edwina’s chest and she fell to her knees clenching her chest to ease the pain. Aaron stood before her completely frozen, perplexed. He couldn’t believe what Edwina just said. She was his true love. How could she reject him and why? “Why? Why? Tell me what my fault is?” begged Aaron. Edwina wiped her tears, stood up and simply walked away from him. ***** Edwina was adopted by Alpha and Luna of Everridge Hounds after her parent were killed in a rogue attack. She is not an ordinary wolf, she is the wolf blessed by the Moon Goddess herself. She gave her ‘glow’ to Edwina. Everything was fine in her life, she was the most loved, and everyone thought she would be the best Luna but she rejected Aaron and went away from her wolf life. She returned the day her Aaron was about to be engaged to another she-wolf. It broke her heart. But why did she feel bad? She already rejected Aaron. He was free to choose a chosen mate. He was free to live his life his own way.

Kyler, a high school loner, is unexpectedly thrust into a strange and dangerous world where elemental powers rule and everyone seems to know his name. Struggling with confusion, new challenges, and a legacy he doesn’t remember, Kyler must uncover the truth about himself and his place in this world—all while navigating shifting alliances and hidden dangers. What to expect: Fight sequences. Slow burn. I already have whole origin story in mind but the Current story I am making stuff up on the fly. Romance will be delicate Seeing as its my first-time writing.

[Synopsis] In a dark, underground basement, a spooky old man's voice sent shivers down my spine. "You're gonna meet your end, hahaha," he taunted, before lunging at me with a sword, slashing the air, and spattering my throat with red drops. "We'll see," I defiantly whispered, my last words fading as I drifted into darkness. Suddenly, I woke up in a bustling tavern filled with laughter and clinking glasses. A captivating lady stood before me, her beauty clashing with her angry expression, ready to disrupt the cheerful mood. "Don't stalk me," she snapped, giving me a harsh look before storming out of the tavern. Am I stuck in some kind of game? My common sense shattered, leaving me questioning my reality. ------------------------------------------- [A/N: Give it a read, buddy; you won't regret it.] [Discord Server Link: https://discord.com/invite/4gVfcaePJS]

Please, this book is a slow pace. And please, read the first five chapters before deciding either to drop it or not~~ ____ Every lady's wish was to look pretty, find the one who happened to be their soulmate, and live happily. But the reverse was the case for Prince Eldie Romanus Heart. Born a female and raised as a man, Eldie had only one wish: to live a normal life. But fate denied her that life, especially when her father decided to crown her as the crown prince of the Heart kingdom, unaware of Eldie's true gender. Her life as the crown prince of the Heart kingdom was short-lived when her stepbrother found out about her identity and betrayed her. Instead of sentencing her to death for deceiving the king and the kingdom, she was married off to a king said to be the ugliest man in the universe. She thought her life as a queen in an unknown land wasn't going to be harder than hiding her identity, but she was wrong! Hell awaits her in a kingdom filled with people conspiring against her husband and ruled by her husband's enemy in his place. *** “Do you know how hard it was for me to watch people rule my kingdom in my stead and everyone calling me the ugliest across the continent because I haven't shown my face for once?” King Cadmail asked coldly, hiding the pain that lingered inside his chest. “You can never understand the pain! Just act as some worthless girl sent as a piece exchange for a land!” His words hit Eldie's face like a slap. “You have everyone at your beck and call and a family who supports you... But I don't. I am a traitor who deceived her kingdom for twenty years,” she muttered, the pain of betrayal overwhelming her. She fought many battles her father couldn't and brought back victories, yet everyone didn't hesitate to turn their back on her, including her father! “Supporting family? People at my beck and call?” He sneered. “Do you even know what it was like having a heart disease? Do you know the pain of being useless? If you think you know, give me your heart and take everything!”

In the chest of a woman, lies not only an annexation of breasts and a frail heart but a flaming desire to process and use power.

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

A good choice today will lead to a better tomorrow. We have the power to choose use it wisely.

Reborn as the adored daughter of a duke, Leticia seems to have it all: love, friendship, and wealth—until a mysterious girl shatters her world, stealing everything she holds dear. Consumed by jealousy and betrayal, Leticia’s desperate actions lead to her tragic death. "Thank God," she whispers with her last breath, "at least now I can sleep peacefully." But when Leticia wakes again, she’s horrified to find herself in the past, with no desire to live or to be loved. "No... This can't be real," she gasps, her heart racing. "I don’t want to live through this again. I can’t." Haunted by the future she knows is coming, Leticia feels only despair. She wants neither revenge nor to reclaim her old life; all she craves is an escape from her fate—a way to die peacefully without reliving the pain that once destroyed her. "Just let me go," she mutters, her eyes hollow. "I don’t want to fight anymore." Can Leticia break free from her tragic cycle, or is she doomed to repeat her suffering?

Title: The Pains of My Youth Genre: Coming-of-Age, Drama Synopsis: "The Pains of My Youth" is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that follows the tumultuous life of a young protagonist as they navigate the challenges of growing up amidst poverty, abuse, and neglect. Born into a dysfunctional family, the protagonist faces unimaginable hardships from a tender age. With a mother struggling with addiction and a father who is emotionally and physically absent, the protagonist is forced to fend for themselves, often going hungry and facing ridicule and rejection from their peers. As they struggle to find their place in the world, the protagonist faces numerous setbacks, including bullying, abandonment, and betrayal. Yet, despite the overwhelming odds against them, they refuse to give up, clinging to the hope of a better tomorrow. Through their journey, the protagonist discovers the resilience of the human spirit, learning to adapt, to forgive, and to find strength in the darkest of times. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters who shape their life, including mentors, friends, and even enemies. Ultimately, "The Pains of My Youth" is a story of triumph, of overcoming adversity, and of finding redemption. It is a testament to the human capacity for survival, for growth, and for transformation, even in the face of unimaginable pain. Themes: - Resilience and survival - The impact of childhood trauma - The power of forgiveness and redemption - The importance of human connection and relationships Target Audience: - Young Adult readers - Fans of Coming-of-Age stories - Anyone interested in stories of resilience and overcoming adversity

Liam Quill has always been what everyone wants him to be, nice, willing to do anything for anyone but the same cannot be said about others that he is this way to. Liam has learned to do everything for everyone, never get angry. Your wife wants something special? Go get something for her. Dad wants you to complete his tasks? Do it. Mom's hungry! Go make her something... and it better be good! Never has he ever learnt to say no... A marriage out of greed for materialism and power, and a wife that does not care, even after every attempt he makes... But to his surprise, one fateful night, a robber running from a house and being chased manages to take his wife hostage with a knife! He manages to get the robber but... the robber manages to stab him? Multiple times? As his wife and the neighbours get the police and ambulance, tired of everything, Liams decides to end it all by jumping off into a river. But as he wakes up as... his own daughter? Retaining only about half of his memories. This is a story of a daughter who closed off her heart and a mother who wants to bring change to herself and redeem her past by loving a fragment of love that was left for her... Will she (Liam) finally feel love again? Or does her almost tiny but existant ego think she's never done anything wrong in her life either? Will becoming a girl change anything in her life? (There might be a little romance but not between mother and daughter!!!)

Drenchi was sleeping in class when he suddenly felt a pain tugging in his chest forcing him to wake up and see a system like game like prompt appeared in front of him. [All human will be teleport to the planet of Tatterus] [Say stats to see your system window] Sta... Stats Denchi said [Name: Drenchi Red Age: 17 Level: 0 Tittle: None Skill: None Bloodline: None Rank: Ordinary Combat: 5 Health: 10/10 Strenght: 8 Agility: 10 Stamina: 7 Mana: 200/200 Sense: 1 Luck: 3]

On the way back from school, Kael felt a chill in the air, an unease he couldn’t explain. The skies were a dusky gray, and there was a pain on his chest which he didn't know what had caused it and where it was coming from. As he approached his apartment the pain grew stronger. When he reached home something happened to him. The pain became too much for him and he passed out due to the pain when he woke up he was greeted by something he had never heard of in his life. He had acquired a system. Join Keal on his way to become the strongest in the world and how he manages to do that. And it won't be an easy road as his path is filled with challenges, betrayal, dishonest and full of surprises.

"Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a profound and emotional story that explores the lives of several young people marked by their personal experiences, inner struggles, and complex relationships. Through the eyes of Pariz, the protagonist, the dark nuances of a life filled with difficulties are revealed: bad grades, a broken family due to an alcoholic and abusive father, poverty, and the pain of living in a constant struggle for survival. Pariz, accustomed to indifference and pain, seeks to escape her reality through cigarettes while confronting her own emotional emptiness. On the other hand, Lápiz, a girl with a past of abuse and loneliness, has never known love in any form. Her childhood was marked by abuse at her old school and the abandonment of any family figure. Now, with a closed and distrustful personality, she finds it hard to open up to others. She lives in a constant state of distrust, unable to connect with those around her, slowly opening up to new emotions, cherishing them, but also denying them. She constantly fights with herself to accept experiences and learn from them, recalling blocked memories and disturbing experiences, confronting them little by little to discover herself. Each character in the story has their own background and development. Johan, JJ, Joakin, and other companions, all with their own wounds and motivations, play a fundamental role in the growth and transformation of Pariz and Lápiz. As they face their own trials of pain and redemption, their paths intertwine, leading each one to confront what they fear most: their own fears, traumas, and the possibility of finding something as foreign to them as love and acceptance, in a small group of young people wounded in different ways, hiding it to be with others. "Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a raw and unembellished exploration of the effects of abuse, loneliness, emotional dependency, and the desire to belong. It is a story unafraid to show the darkness of life and the disappointment of any attempt to escape that hole, but it also highlights the sparks of salvation in a poetic way, even if imperfect and filled with scars.

The clock ticked ominously in the dimly lit apartment, shadows stretching across the walls like dark tendrils. Jane's hands shook as she picked up her phone, her heart pounding in her chest. She glanced at the mirror, catching a glimpse of her reflection-eyes wild, lips trembling. With a deep breath, she dialed 911. "Police emergency," a calm voice answered. "Come to 123 Maple Street," Jane's voice was urgent, laced with desperation. "Unless it's going to be a vulture's desire..." "Ma'am, can you explain what's happening?" The dispatcher's tone shifted from routine to concerned. "No time!" Jane interrupted, panic rising within her. "Just come!... As she hung up, the silence felt suffocating. Memories flooded her mind-her ex-boyfriend's betrayal with her former best friend, the gut-wrenching pain of being replaced. She could almost hear their laughter echoing in her ears, mocking her. With tears streaming down her face, Jane sank to the floor, clutching the phone tightly. A dark resolve settled within her...

Mori was having a bad day. His parents had gotten into a car accident leading them to their deaths, and he had to attend their funeral, but they are out of town in a different Zone, so he needed to take a plane. Mori never had a good relationship with his parents, and he would've never gone if his childhood hadn't kept pestering him to come with her. Mori had made his mind after a week and booked a ticket, but before he left he had to inform his girlfriend about his departure, but he had seen something that was totally unexpected but wasn't all that surprised… Making his day even worse, during his flight, some type of portal appeared out of nowhere….

Who's to say that their arranged marriage won't also be a disaster? Isn't love underrated? Love's never enough in a marriage, so why bother with it in the first place? Is it to prove to everybody else that they're different and won't hurt each other?

Los integrantes del grupo "FUNA" estarán en un Apocalipsis Zombie y tendrán que hacer lo que sea para sobrevivir.

A weak, powerless boy in a modern-medieval world of monsters, powers, magic, and guns, on his way to become the strongest man in the world, but at what cost...? (WARNING: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS DARK, ADULT THEMES)

One day during January 2023, a chest named "Pandora's Box" was opened, causing Yokai, Oni, Mythical Beast, and more to be brought out into the world, and that's where Kaden, a 15-17 highschooler who opened the chest, and Glutton, A monster who was wrongfully trapped in pandora's box, plan to stop them and to bring the world back to normal!

The ocean roared, waves surging like beasts, crashing against an ancient throne carved from blue crystal. Noel stood in the midst of the chaos, his heart pounding as voices echoed in his head. A memory surfaced—one not his own yet deeply familiar. He saw a man with a face identical to his, regal and powerful, commanding the seas with a mere flick of his hand. The man turned, his gaze piercing. "The throne of waters belongs to you now," he said, his voice calm yet heavy. "But the cost is your past, your pain, and your fears. Will you take it?" Noel woke up with a jolt, drenched in sweat. His hands trembled as he clutched his chest, struggling to slow his racing heartbeat. It was the same dream again, haunting and vivid. But Noel didn’t know the man or the throne—or why he felt both terrified and drawn to it.

Beneath Secrets and Scandalous Pain When a one-night stand with a CEO results in pregnancy, a reluctant marriage binds two strangers together, but as tackle scandals, conflicts, and their own demons, they discover a love that heals their deepest wounds. ** "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked her as he began the ride to his house. "You had your men drag me out, remember?" She laughed and closed her eyes, the soft curve of her smile a stark contrast to the tension between them. Leo stared at her, his gaze lingering for a moment before he looked away, his expression unyielding. Nothing can make him fall in love with her. "Did you understand my terms?" he asked, his voice low and detached. "My lawyer will arrive soon, but first, I need you to understand." Abi's eyes fluttered open, her gaze meeting Leo's in the rearview mirror. "You told me that we are going to be married because of our scandal and the baby," she began, her voice even. "We are free to be in other relationships. We are not going to share any slightest form of intimacy, and we would go our separate ways when the baby is born. And, of course, I'll still have access to the baby." A small smile settled on his face, approval flickering in his eyes. "Seems like you're not that useless. You're a little smart." Abi's smile grew, a spark of pride igniting in her voice. "I was the most brilliant kid in my class. I had a GPA of 4.7 when I was graduating." Leo's smirk was lightning-fast. "That's so low. I would have graduated with a 10.0, but unfortunately, I was still the highest with a 5.0 in my department. You may go back to school to match my score."

[Farming + slow heat + West magic + Multi-race + no system + Hegemony] Through the Middle Ages, become a nobleman named "Field". Knowing this world, women have the opportunity to awaken as "the Chosen ones" of varying abilities and exceptional beauty. Field didn't get a chance to be happy. My cheap father and my beautiful stepmother are to be sent to a corrupt land of poverty and monsters!