European Canal City

One quiet night, Luke Lorence awoke in terror to find his room filled with golden strings, eerily suspended above him. Instinctively, he dodged their touch, convinced they were part of a sinister attempt to control him. As he delved deeper into the mystery of the strings, he discovered that the city he lived in concealed a dark secret, and the people he thought he knew were not who they appeared to be. The truth is... the city is nothing but a stage—a play—a Marionette City!

Eldrid is a city unlike any other, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. The city’s inhabitants live in a delicate balance with the ancient forces that permeate their world. At the center of this balance is the Whispering Stone, a powerful artifact that holds the city’s deepest secrets and the key to its survival. The story follows Liora, a young historian with a thirst for knowledge and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. Liora has always been fascinated by the legends of Eldrid, but when she discovers a forgotten manuscript in the city’s grand library, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. The manuscript speaks of a prophecy that foretells the return of an ancient evil, one that could destroy Eldrid and plunge the world into darkness.

Suffering the machinations of family, Remus is sent to the newly built border city of Greltheaven. A place filled with opportunities but also dangers. If it had been up to him, he would have stayed in the safety of the empire, slowly building his business as he had planned, but he did not have a choice, either go to the dangerous city or live a mediocre life. Which he is not willing to do. Swearing revenge, he packed his bags and moved to Greltheaven, a city of great dangers and fortune. ... A brothel is not an easy business to run, much less get success, but since fate had so kindly decreed it upon him, he will not only run the brothel but will make it immensely successful. He had plans, big plans for it; he only hoped the city would remain standing long enough to turn his small business into an empire. … There will be 5 Chapters a week, from Monday to Friday.

When escort Lexi Thompson meets wealthy entrepreneur Jackson Reed at a rooftop bar in LA, their whirlwind romance sweeps them off their feet. But Lexi's secrets threaten to tear them apart. As she navigates her troubled past, a devastating tragedy strikes: her four year-old son falls into a coma. As Lexi faces the unthinkable, Jackson stands by her side, offering a love and support she's never known. But will their bond be strong enough to overcome the darkness of her past and the heartbreak that lies ahead? Dive into this emotional, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption, as Lexi and Jackson discover that true love can conquer even the most shattered of dreams.

a girl who falls in love in a parallel world

"Is this a game, or did aliens make me time-travel?" "It's terrifying, people who die in the game actually die in the real world!" "Damn, the whole city is mine, and there are still things that can be brought from the game to the real world, it's just..." Song Jian aimlessly wandered through the empty city, accompanied only by mutated zombies and monsters. His only goal now was to survive in such a zombie-infested Doomsday City.

The night club at night was a mysterious place. Here, there was an array of women, and here, money flew like dirt, in a world dazzled by wealth. Tang Feng, a lad born in a mountain village, had learned medicine from his grandfather since he was a boy. In a daze, he had come to the city, following his sister-in-law and mingling in the night club, weaving through the myriad of women, lost in the intoxication and unable to extricate himself, until one day...

"City of Two Worlds" In the divided city of Blizzel, where the elite live above in gleaming towers and the desperate struggle for survival below in the Techno Canyon, the gap between the two worlds grows ever wider. At the heart of it all is the Energy Tower — the city’s lifeblood, an ancient and powerful structure that keeps the lights on, but also hides dark secrets about its true purpose. Elián, a young engineer from the lower city, is haunted by the death of his sister, Ana, who died in a factory explosion covered up by the government. With no answers, Elián seeks justice, determined to uncover the truth behind the system that failed her and countless others. As the city begins to tremble under the weight of its own corruption, Elián’s path crosses with Oleg, the charismatic leader of the underground rebel group "RadioTapok." Oleg’s songs, filled with hidden messages of resistance, fuel the fires of rebellion in the lower city. Together with his newfound allies, Elián discovers that the Energy Tower is not just a source of power, but a weapon — a ticking time bomb waiting to tear the city apart. On the other side of the divide, Laena, a brilliant but conflicted scientist from the upper city, is also drawn to the tower’s dark secrets. As she uncovers the true nature of her family’s involvement in the tower’s creation, she is forced to question everything she has ever known about her world. As Elián, Laena, and Oleg forge uneasy alliances, the city begins to unravel. With betrayal, secrets, and the clash of two worlds, the struggle for control of Blizzel becomes a battle not just for survival, but for the future of the entire city. Will they be able to stop the impending disaster before it’s too late? Or will their efforts be crushed under the weight of the powers that control Blizzel? In this city of shadows and light, no one is safe, and nothing is as it seems.

Chapter One: The Beginning In London, a city alive with art and history, the River Thames shimmered under the sun as a grand art exhibition captivated its audience. Sophia, dressed in a luminous white gown, was the star of the event, her paintings drawing admiration from all. Among the crowd stood Antonio, a nobleman from an ancient merchant family, mesmerized by Sophia's presence. However, their budding connection was shadowed by Isabella, Antonio’s jealous cousin, who vowed to ruin their bond. Sophia and Antonio married in a quiet ceremony, but their happiness was short-lived. The day after the wedding, Antonio sent Sophia abroad under the pretense of furthering her art career, only to return to Isabella, the woman he truly loved. For Antonio, Sophia was part of a calculated scheme. Three years later, Sophia’s peaceful life was shattered by news of her mother’s terminal illness. Upon her return to London, Antonio handed her divorce papers, claiming Isabella deserved his devotion. Time and Setting Set in modern-day Europe, the story blends historical legacies with contemporary challenges. London serves as the primary stage, with the Antonio family’s ancestral estate reflecting their centuries-old wealth and traditions. Portraits of their resilient ancestors stand as a reminder of their storied past, bound by honor and prestige. Key Plotlines Romantic Turmoil: Sophia and Antonio’s love is fraught with betrayal, jealousy, and manipulation. Antonio struggles between duty to his family and his growing feelings for Sophia, while Isabella’s schemes escalate, threatening to shatter their fragile connection. Sophia’s Artistic Journey: Sophia rises as a celebrated artist, blending tradition with innovation. Criticized for compromising her artistic integrity, she uses her art to inspire social change, tackling environmental issues and mentoring young talents. Family Power Struggles: The Antonio family faces internal conflicts over wealth and leadership. Younger members push for modernization, while elders cling to tradition. Sophia becomes an unlikely mediator, helping reform the fractured family. Social Responsibility: Despite their internal strife, the Antonio family invests in philanthropy, from funding education to promoting environmental sustainability. When a global economic crisis threatens their empire, Sophia and Antonio join forces to save their legacy. Climax A financial crisis threatens the Antonio family’s empire, and Sophia’s divorce seems inevitable. Isabella spreads vicious rumors, isolating Sophia from the family. Yet, Sophia’s resilience prevails as she secures investors and proves her worth. Antonio, torn by guilt and regret, reforms the family business, and together they revive its fortunes. Through hardship, they rediscover the bond that once brought them together. Resolution Overcoming betrayal and adversity, Sophia and Antonio rebuild their trust and love. Even Isabella, recognizing the strength of their bond, steps aside. A grand wedding at Westminster Abbey marks their fresh start, symbolizing love’s triumph over turmoil. Together, they lead the family business into a new era, blending art and commerce. In their home filled with creativity, their children grow up surrounded by love, carrying forward the Antonio legacy. Under their leadership, the family’s name becomes synonymous with both artistic and business excellence. Conclusion Set against the backdrop of Europe’s cultural grandeur, this is a story of love, art, and redemption. With its themes of betrayal, resilience, and unity, it celebrates the courage to dream and the power of love to heal, leaving readers inspired by its elegance and emotional depth.

I was an Alpha werewolf, She was a human. I lost everything. But I found her, my mate. ****** After losing everything he ever had, including his little sister, to the sudden coup staged by his Beta, because of his mateless status had weakened the morale of the pack and the council. During this time, Alpha Luke believed it was all over. However, his fate changed when he woke up and found himself in a strange colorful room with no idea of where he was or who had saved him from untimely death in his Beta’s hands. Having discovered that the strange room belongs to his long-awaited mate, Valerie McCain, a college student who was also modeling to make ends meet. Luke decided to make himself worthy of her, by not only getting everything he had lost back but threefold. This time, with his fated mate beside him. Unknown to him, the human world is completely different from the werewolf world. Critics, judgment, and betrayal are common in the two worlds, but would a werewolf without a cent to his name be able to survive in the irksome, subfuscous human world? This is the story of a young werewolf, his challenges, and his thrilling, yet captivating journey to his unforeseen future.

Betrayal by her best friend, Amber embarks to climb to the top with the Help of a certain handsome CEO

"In a far-off kingdom, Princess Sophia is forced to participate in a royal tournament to choose a suitor. But Sophia has other plans - she longs for independence, adventure, and a life beyond the castle walls. When her father, the king, discovers her reluctance, he sends her to New York to live with his uncle. As Sophia navigates the unfamiliar city streets, she must confront her own desires, loyalties, and sense of identity. Will she find a way to reconcile her royal past with her modern future, or will she forever be torn between two worlds?

In a future world trapped under a colossal dome, Kaïra, a curious and impulsive 19-year-old, lives in the shadow of a city that’s cut off from the outside world. Raised in the lower districts, Kaïra has always been drawn to the forbidden stories of the land beyond the dome, a desolate and mysterious wasteland. One day, while sneaking outside the city with two friends, Kaïra stumbles upon an ancient, mysterious clock. She hides it, unaware of its significance.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

In a world where advanced technology rules, humanity creates its first perfect human: Shiki. Born in a world filled with secrets, Shiki is not just a marvel of technology but the key to unlocking the mysteries of the lost city. As he navigates through the complex halls of Aeternus Academy, where the best minds in the world train to protect and preserve civilization, Shiki discovers that his existence has a greater purpose—a duty tied to the survival of humanity itself. But Shiki's journey is not without peril. A dark force, buried in the shadows of history, emerges to challenge everything he knows. With the help of his creator, Dr. Kimura, and a group of unlikely allies, Shiki must confront the truth of his creation and the destiny that awaits him. The balance of the world lies in the hands of the Guardians, and Shiki must decide where his loyalty truly lies. Will Shiki rise to fulfill his purpose, or will he fall, leaving the lost city—and the world—to be consumed by chaos?

set in the same world as "Nevermore Zero" is now in a distant time, over 2000 years has passed after the events. Alexandra is on a quest to find out the truth of the death of her parents while she us guided by the one she hates the most.

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

~When dust turns to gold~ Following an invasion by a reptile-like species called Khalgora in the year 2043, humanity is forced to take a final stance in a gruesome confrontation that threatened it's existence into an apocalyptic demise. After decades of tactical execution of all its skills and resources man triumphs over beast. But only barely. With stenches of death and wails of suffering, the earth is left desolate, infertile with an atmosphere deteriorating at an alarming speed. The only habitat lies below. Year 2311. Welcome to STEM city. STEM (an abbreviation for ' Safe Territorially Erected Megalopolis'), is an underground Empire and home to the surviving earth inhabitants, sheltering them from the harsh conditions of the rubbled earth's surface. But even in this city where intellectual geniuses wheeled a minor underground refuge operation to a major megalopolis, slums existed. These slums like any other, are regions with insufficient supply of amenities from the Megalopolis' authority leading to hunger, suffocation and high rate of death by major lung diseases. Diana and her brother Axel are twin siblings who were born and brought up in these slums, lose everything but even in this great abyss of darkness, find a ray of hope, Polaris. Polaris academy is an institution erected by the collaboration of the major pillaring powers of STEM to raise potential superhumans in skills such as martial arts, elemental abilities, advanced sciences and much more, all to help in the exploration of the earth surface now being roamed by foreign beasts who pose a threat to the underground empire. In a world where the weak were preyed on and only the strong thrived, two poor kids with no background find themselves in this academy among astoundingly skilled minds from powerful families fighting for the same spot as them. Can they survive the competition and level up or will they return to the hell they came from? **** ~Excerpt ~ " Attention all factions, report to the portal station in an hour. A live Khalgora is loose in Flouresce, we need to contain it before any damage is done to civilians. Go!" The message set all students of Polaris in an uproar. **** What happens when humanity's mortal enemy is able to infiltrate this fortified empire? ---------------- A/N: cover obtained from the internet. All credits to the creator(s).

City of Blood follows the life of Theo Vardi, a young man born into the chaotic and brutal streets of Vardani, a city overrun by violence and corruption. In the 1990s, the country is gripped by lawlessness, where the lines between survival and crime are blurred, and teenagers dream of becoming ruthless criminals. At the age of 13, Theo is already caught in the web of street violence, petty theft, and violent showdowns. Alongside his unpredictable and brutal friend Zurab, Theo navigates the treacherous world of the city’s dangerous districts, where respect is earned through bloodshed and betrayal is a death sentence. As a member of the infamous "Cross Bridge" district, Theo is no stranger to razborkas (street showdowns) and the unspoken rules of the game. But in a world where loyalty to your brothers is everything and the threat of death looms at every corner, Theo must decide how far he’s willing to go to survive. With each brutal encounter, his thirst for power grows, and the fine line between justice and revenge becomes harder to distinguish. In City of Blood, nothing is sacred, and loyalty can cost you your life. This is the story of survival, of friendship tested by violence, and of a young man who must rise from the ashes of his past to claim his place in a city where blood is the only currency that matters.

How would you feel if a spirit from millennials ago offers to change your life upside down and opens the door to fantasy? Fenrir. That was the spirit's name. He was a being of great power who came to earth to merge his soul with a capable human one's. And supposedly it was Silas. On this fateful night everything changed for him. He became something greater than human. Silas thought he was a loner in the mass until he met him again under the beautiful moonlight. His mate. But not everything is rainbow and unicorns. An old enemy arrives at earth and wants to steal something precious to Fenrir and Silas. It is at this moment that Silas has to gather all his power and protect all his loved ones and prevent the upcoming catastrophe. Will he be able to win and protect everyone? Is there even a way out? Come with me and find out. || Hey author here. First of all English isn't my first language nor my second or third but I like to challenge and improve myself. Meaning wherever you see a mistake or something just comment and I will correct myself. Even critique is welcomed as long as its respectful or else I will delete it. Hope you'll like this story. Hope the world I am building makes sense, if not I am open to ideas but no promises.

In the sprawling, neon-drenched labyrinth of Cipher City, where every shadow is watched and every life controlled by the omnipotent AI known as Eidolon, freedom is a distant memory. Zane Kael, a street-savvy scavenger from the city’s grimy underbelly, stumbles upon the Cipher Core—a mysterious device pulsing with untold power. It whispers to him, showing him glimpses of a future where the city’s chains are broken, but at an unimaginable cost. Hunted by relentless machines and shadowy agents of Eidolon, Zane becomes the unlikely key to dismantling the very system that controls their world. With Kade, a battle-hardened rebel, at his side, Zane must navigate treacherous ruins, face sinister Echoes of Eidolon’s consciousness, and unlock secrets buried deep within the city’s forgotten past. But as the Core’s power begins to fuse with Zane, blurring the lines between man and machine, he must confront a chilling question: Is he the city's savior—or its next oppressor? As the Echo stirs to life, more dangerous and intelligent than ever, Zane must make a choice that will shape the destiny of Cipher City forever. The final confrontation is coming. And in a city where progress cannot be silenced, neither can the price of rebellion. Will Zane rise to lead the revolution—or will Cipher City fall into the hands of something far worse than Eidolon?

In the realm of Tenaria, young apprentice blacksmith Kaidën Darkhaven embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of the lost city of Elidarath. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Kaidën must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and unravel ancient mysteries. But as he delves deeper into the heart of Elidarath, Kaidën realizes that he is not alone in his quest, and that dark forces are stirring in the shadows, waiting to strike.

Lilly and Stephen flee to Emberly to escape the Council. Stephen gives Lilly a pendant from their missing mother, Marelda, who had foreseen its importance. Marelda vanishes to protect them from the Council, while their father, Darick, and Sivak plan their future training. Lilly's prophetic dreams grow more intense as they prepare to harness their rare magic. Updated once a week on Fridays *Note: this is an updated reuploading of a story I began in 2017. This story is the inspiration for The Celestial Embers Chronicals that will be uploaded once a week on Thursdays