Lake Amagi Breach

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

Every century, an ancient curse demands a binding—a mortal and a vampire joined by blood and fate. Beneath the Crimson Moon Love, betrayal, and ancient blood secrets... In a world where vampires, witches, and wolves maintain an uneasy peace beneath a cursed moon, old wounds are beginning to bleed again. Kaelen never asked to bear the weight of a broken covenant — one sealed with stolen blood and ancient betrayal. But as the Crimson Moon approaches, whispers of sabotage, forbidden magic, and unfinished war echo through the shadows. A witch with vengeance in her heart. A ritual that must not fail. And a truth that could shatter the fragile balance between realms. As enemies rise and loyalties are tested, Kaelen must face the past his people buried — and the girl fate won’t let him forget. Will love redeem the darkness in his blood, or will the curse consume everything in its path? Perfect for fans of slow-burn fantasy romance, supernatural tension, and stories where peace is just another kind of war. This story will keep your heart racing until the last drop of blood is spilled. If the ritual fails,the realms will fall–– and this time,no blood will be enough to seal the breach.

A new work from the author of 'Astral Pet Store', welcome to enjoy it! ———— In chaotic times, one seeks survival; in prosperous times, one seeks fame. Despite being weathered by the vicissitudes of life, the Great Yu Dynasty still found itself in an era of prosperity. In the northwest, a youth trekked nine thousand miles on foot, slaying the Great Demon alone to compete for a lifetime of glory. In Long Lake, an unmatched Grandmaster hurried to the mortal realm to establish a sect, leaving his name to be revered for a hundred generations. In the imperial capital, a saintly figure spread his teachings far and wide, with followers throughout Qingzhou, his legacy lasting forever. Yet within Qingzhou City, in the compound of a family with a long military heritage, there was a child who never engaged in serious pursuits, instead spending his days playing chess, painting, fishing, and playing the zither. Years later— …… When the sword rose, dragon smoke stretched for three thousand miles, and a single strike wiped out the cities of nine provinces! Among all the laws of the world, only I, have entered the path. …… 【Light-Hearted Humor】【Martial Path Panel】【Art Master】【Scheming】

In a galaxy scarred by the collapse of Earth, humanity clings to survival behind quarantine rings that mark the Forbidden Planet. Torin Vale, a battle-hardened salvage pilot haunted by the ghosts of the last orbital wars, navigates a treacherous scrapyard orbiting Earth’s dead shell. When an ancient AI known only as the Ascendant breaches the fragile barriers, it whispers of debts owed and futures rewritten—pulling Torin into a conflict where survival demands evolution at a staggering cost. As Torin and his fractured crew confront hostile drone swarms, digital parasites, and secrets buried beneath Earth’s storms, they must choose between escaping the past or facing the forbidden truth. In a universe where trust is a luxury and evolution is a price, Torin must decide what it means to be human — before the Ascendant claims them all.

She never dreamed that she would meet him in the bathroom and they... Five years ago, she betrayed him for some reason and chose someone else, which deeply hurt him and he swore to make her pay the price. After the reunion, he launched a fierce attack on her, while she tried to escape this emotional entanglement. However, the red line of fate seems to have already tightly connected the two. Through repeated interactions and confrontations, they gradually uncovered their past misunderstandings and got to know each other again. His deep affection for her remained, and she was gradually moved by his sincerity.

The Binding Spell "The Binding Spell" begins as a charming contemporary romance, introducing Clara, a quiet book-lover with dreams of her own publishing house, and Liam, an articulate university lecturer. Their serendipitous meeting in the sun-dusted aisles of an old, beloved bookstore, "The Binding Spell," sparks an instant connection over their shared passion for literature. Their story blossoms through cozy cafes and shared silences, hinting at a profound sense of belonging and the magic of finding a kindred spirit. However, their unfolding love story takes a dark and dangerous turn when the very bookstore that brought them together is mysteriously destroyed in a fire. What Clara and Liam uncover in the aftermath is not just a tragic accident, but a sinister web of corruption tied to powerful corporate magnate Marcus Thorne. Armed with explosive evidence of arson and deeper malfeasance, they find themselves thrust into a high-stakes battle for truth, their lives—and the safety of their daughter, Eliza—hanging in the balance. Their desperate attempt to expose Marcus publicly leads to a city-wide manhunt, Liam's injury and disappearance, and Clara's capture by Dr. Aris Thorne, Marcus's estranged and far more dangerous brother. Aris, a reclusive geneticist and data magnate, reveals a chilling ambition for total information control, seeking to "optimize" Clara's memories using a neural device to weaponize her story against Marcus. Caught between two warring brothers and their monstrous ambitions, Clara faces not only physical peril but a terrifying threat to her very identity. As Marcus's forces breach Aris's hidden facility, chaos erupts, leading to the desperate unleashing of Project Chimera - Specimen 001, a formidable and unknown creature. Clara must navigate a crumbling, flooding labyrinth, facing both human predators and an unleashed monster, all while desperately searching for Liam and clinging to the hope of protecting Eliza. "The Binding Spell" transforms from a sweet, character-driven narrative into a gripping, high-octane thriller, exploring the enduring power of stories, the fight for truth against overwhelming control, and the harrowing journey of two souls bound by love, courage, and an unbreakable will to survive.

Micah Stone died in the explosion of a nuclear power plant and was sent into the world of Aelbyrn. Reborn as Katsu Nori, he learned one thing quickly. That here? One's status was predated by their strength and what House they were a member of. And Katsu, selected by the legendary House Velthra was invited on a trip with friends. And it was on this trip he was nearly killed by his classmates. And he summoned a creature that held all oceans, seas, lakes and ponds in fear. The Leviathan. But Katsu & Levii have way more problems then they did in their past lives.

In the not-so-distant future, humanity unlocks the final frontier. Not space, but reality itself. They call it Dimensional Tethering, the ability to breach space-time and open a window to other worlds. What begins as curiosity and exploration quickly spirals into a race for power, relics, and forbidden knowledge. But not all realms welcome visitors. One such realm is Under-Earth, dubbed so by the media, for its oppressive skies, game-like mechanics, and sheer refusal to obey the laws of nature. A spiraling, ever-shifting world that feels designed. With it's decayed magic, twisted architecture, and game-like rules that punish every mistake. One day, thousands vanish from their homes without a trace. Among the disappeared is Noah, a quiet loner with no skills, no weapons, and no place in the world. Nothing but a glitched system interface that won't let him level up and an unwavering will to survive.

"Je t'ai dit de ne pas me toucher," Audrey dit. "Devant les gens," Il lui rappela. Audrey pouvait sentir le sourire narquois dans sa voix. ~~~ Les dix-sept années d'Audrey dans la meute du Sang Gris étaient comme un animal en cage. Elle vivait chaque jour en redoutant la prochaine chose inattendue pour laquelle l'Alpha pouvait la punir. Audrey a essayé fort de comprendre le rêve mystérieux qu'elle faisait, mais rien n'avait de sens pour elle, elle était perdue. Elle souhaitait être libérée de la meute du Sang Gris, mais elle perdit tout espoir de survie quand elle se retrouva enfermée et enchaînée dans le sombre donjon froid. Elle le détestait, elle le maudit alors que son sang s'écoulait d'elle. Elle était heureuse de mourir et de s'éloigner de ce monstre d'alpha. Audrey se réveilla dans un monde magique où elle a tout appris sur elle-même, elle s'est cultivée pour devenir la plus forte des loups et des sorcières vivants. Un objet, cependant, l'a ramenée au dernier endroit où elle voulait être. L'Alpha Aloha Lake régnait sur la meute du Sang Gris, la plus grande et la plus forte meute des États-Unis. Il était connu pour être brutal, même la mafia le craignait. Rien ni personne ne le dérangeait, sauf une; la fichue garce Audrey. Il la détestait, et il la ferait payer pour les péchés de sa mère. Mais il ne pouvait pas encore la tuer... L'Alpha Lake regardait sans émotion le corps ensanglanté d'Audrey qui gisait sur le sol froid du donjon, il ordonna à son bêta de se débarrasser d'elle sans y réfléchir à deux fois. Un an plus tard, les ennemis se rencontrèrent à nouveau. La haine sera-t-elle la seule émotion qu'ils partagent ? Pourraient-ils résister à l'attraction fatale qu'ils ressentaient l'un pour l'autre ?

"Ich habe dir gesagt, du sollst mich nicht anfassen", sagte Audrey. "Vor anderen Leuten", erinnerte er sie. Audrey konnte das Grinsen in seiner Stimme spüren. ~~~ Audreys siebzehn Jahre im Grauen Blutrudel waren wie die eines gefangenen Tieres. Sie lebte jeden Tag in Angst vor der nächsten unerwarteten Sache, für die der Alpha sie bestrafen könnte. Audrey versuchte verzweifelt, den mysteriösen Traum zu verstehen, den sie hatte, aber nichts ergab für sie einen Sinn, sie war verloren. Sie wünschte sich, vom Grauen Blutrudel befreit zu werden, aber sie verlor jede Hoffnung auf Überleben, als sie sich eingesperrt und angekettet im kalten, dunklen Kerker wiederfand. Sie hasste ihn, sie verfluchte ihn, während ihr Blut aus ihr herausfloss. Sie war glücklich zu sterben und von diesem Monster-Alpha wegzugehen. Audrey erwachte in einer magischen Welt, wo sie alles über sich selbst erfuhr, sie bildete sich aus, um der stärkste Wolf und die stärkste Hexe zu werden. Ein Gegenstand jedoch führte sie zurück an den letzten Ort, an dem sie sein wollte. Alpha Aloha Lake herrschte über den Grauen Blutrudel, den größten und stärksten Rudel in den Staaten. Er war bekannt dafür, brutal zu sein, selbst die Mafia fürchtete ihn. Nichts und niemand störte ihn, außer einer: die verdammte Schlampe Audrey. Er hasste sie, und er würde sie für die Sünden ihrer Mutter bezahlen lassen. Aber er konnte sie noch nicht töten... Alpha Lake starrte emotionslos auf Audreys blutenden Körper, der auf dem kalten Kerkerboden lag, er befahl seinem Beta, sie ohne einen zweiten Gedanken zu beseitigen. Ein Jahr später trafen die Feinde wieder aufeinander. Wird Hass die einzige Emotion sein, die sie teilen? Könnten sie der fatalen Anziehungskraft widerstehen, die sie füreinander empfanden?

Reality: a fragile veil, pieced together to grant humanity the illusion of understanding. A wall of lies, a necessary evil. But what happens when the very myths created to comfort and protect now rise to consume their makers? A world where legends breach reality, where the stories once told to inspire now twist into nightmares. The chains of logic have shattered, and the Imaginarium demands its due. Erel never asked for this—a cycle of birth and death, a path laden with struggle and sacrifice, a path that the more he treads, the less lucid it becomes. Because in a world where myths decide fate, truth itself may be nothing more than another carefully spun illusion. But what choice does he have, when he himself is just another thread in a tale still being written?

Seven years in the future, Jacender Ashfield stands alone on a battlefield, a sea of demons closing in around him. Armed with sheer determination and dwindling strength, he faces the unstoppable forces of an otherworldly horde— and their enigmatic leader, the red-eyed Masked Man. Seven years in the past, Jacender and his twin brother Aleximus train relentlessly in the Axis —a mysterious forest of crimson trees that has been their home for as long as they can remember. Though bound by their uncle Matsuda's warnings to stay hidden, the twins dream of escaping the Axis to uncover the secrets of the world beyond its borders. They defy their uncle’s wishes, enlisting the help of their younger sister Anna, whose strange healing powers carry an ominous, unintended cost. But their quest for freedom shatters when a powerful enemy breaches the Axis, kidnapping Anna and revealing the grim reality of the outside world. Now forced to flee their sanctuary, Jacender and Aleximus embark on a perilous journey to Pendragon, a distant nation their uncle believes can shelter them from those pursuing the ancient Codex Jacender carries with him. Fueled by grief and vengeance, the twins vow to destroy the organization that razed their home — no matter the cost. As they traverse a dangerous continent filled with warring factions, ancient magic, and sinister political and religious forces, the brothers unravel the truth of their origins — and the fate they were born to face.  Yet Aleximus bears a haunting secret: a prophecy whispered in his dreams, foretelling a future drenched in darkness. And with every step forward, he feels the whisper growing louder; and with it — a fear for his brother's destiny.

In a quiet riverside village far from the world of swords and sects, Ren Wei, a humble fisherman and widowed father of twins, lives a peaceful life casting lines and mending nets. But when he reels in a strange, Black Scale Carp, everything changes. A mysterious system awakens within him — one that grants cultivation not through battle or bloodline, but through the fish he catches. Each unique catch grants him a skill, a trait, or a glimpse into the hidden Dao. Bound by love for his children and no ambition for fame or power, Ren Wei walks a path all his own — fishing through spiritual rivers, forgotten lakes, and heavenly streams, growing stronger with every tug of the line. He doesn’t seek to conquer. He only casts. But someday, all of Heaven will tremble at the sound of his reel. Author's note:- This will be a little unique and diverse from the usual cultivation story. Instead of children searching for their parent, the parent will be the one doing it. So, try reading the first chapter. Maybe you will like it? Each Chapter: More than 1500 words.

Kim Suho was never meant to be a hero. No rank. No class. No guild. Just another face in a world torn apart by dimensional gates and the monsters that pour through them. But when his sister dies in a gate breach, something awakens—a cold, ancient voice whispering from beyond the veil. The Necrosystem has chosen him. Now bound to the powers of the dead, Suho must walk a dangerous path. Hunted by monsters, distrusted by humans, and haunted by the past, he'll have to build his strength in secret. Because when the next gate opens, he won't run. He'll command an army of the fallen.

Maya has always danced in secret — her blades carving grace across the frozen lake of a snowbound village. Trained by her grandmother, once a forgotten star in the world of ice dancing, Maya dreams of rising beyond her father's disapproval and one day stepping onto the Olympic stage. After a personal tragedy, Maya leaves home to chase that dream, arriving at the Silver House — an elite academy led by the cold and enigmatic coach, Lian Victor. Earning a place won't be easy. To prove herself, Maya must fight through grueling routines, relentless expectations, and a coach who sees more than he says. But on the frozen path ahead, she’ll discover that her greatest challenge lies not in the ice beneath her feet — but in a buried past waiting to surface.

Luke has simple ambitions, to uncover the secrets of the world and the powers that make him special. The world he encounters tells dark tales and is full of treachery, lies and deciet. It takes more than it gives, it tries to shatter his ambition, to rend him of the morals he upholds. Will Lukehiem Fitch realise his goals or will the world put down him down just like the many ambitious that came before him. Can be gain power while also trying to keep hold of the morals and codes that define his character? Oh and Tobias will be there as well. His adventures might be the most grueling of them all.

Tom Scott never intended to become a hero. Accidentally summoned to another world after the true hero had already arrived, he was left to carve his own path. Over the years, his incredible skill and tenacity earned him the title of an S-class adventurer, celebrated and respected across the land. But after a decade of relentless quests and battles, Tom yearns for peace. Memories of a serene countryside—its lush green forests, golden wheat fields, and a tranquil lake—call out to him. Determined to leave the chaos behind, he sets his sights on this idyllic haven to start a new chapter in life. Yet, even in retirement, the world has a way of pulling adventurers back into its fold. Can Tom truly find the quiet life he seeks, or will his past follow him to the countryside? author's note: I have used that name so redundantly on my reruns of Stardew Valley.

Princess Snowflake rules the wintry realm of Everforst in gentle harmony—until the ice‑wrought warlord Lord Frost storms her castle and proclaims it his by right of the Winter Realm  . Snowflake refuses to bend, asserting that compassion, not cruelty, has always guided her mother's reign  . A brutal duel of elements follows: Lord Frost lashes the halls with blizzards and binding ice, while Snowflake fights back with an inner warmth—an ember of Queen Frostina’s legacy—that refuses to be extinguished. The standoff is interrupted when Ember, a fiery messenger from beyond, bursts in to warn that a prophetic Future Seer plans to invade the multiverse, thrusting Everforst into a far larger conflict  . Almost immediately, a rift opens and the crystalline Frostweaver—emissary of the Frost Realm’s cosmic balance—steps through, decreeing that Snowflake’s growing warmth threatens the order of eternal winter and challenging her to survive a lethal Frost Vortex  . Allies rally to her side: Frostalyn the Crystal Seeker breaches the chamber and confronts the Frostweaver, insisting that hurting the Frost King’s own daughter would betray their realm’s honor  . Drawing on their support, Snowflake unleashes the full blaze of her inheritance; a golden aura melts Lord Frost’s domain, dims his staff, and forces him back in disbelief  . Yet victory is fleeting. The fractured multiverse spills further dangers into Everforst: an ethereal Echo warns that a devouring force called The Obliteration is unraveling reality itself and begs Snowflake’s help  . Determined to defend both her kingdom and countless worlds, the princess begins training young heirs in the art of “singing ice,” preparing a new generation for the coming Long Night Festival—and for battles far beyond their frozen borders

"I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming? *** This is my discord link: https://discord.gg/KSNFUJD

Cassia Phoenix always dreamed her mate would be her refuge—the one to give her the home she never had, the life she craved. But fate is cruel, and dreams are lies wrapped in pretty promises. When she finally finds her mate, it’s not salvation. It’s a sentence. He’s already claimed by another, and she's nothing more than a mistake he’s determined to erase. Every day, he reminds her that she is unwanted. Unworthy. Unloved. Being an omega, She spent her life on the fringes of her pack, invisible and expendable. But this? This is worse. So she runs. To Winter Lake, a place that shouldn’t exist, where the rules of the world don’t apply. There, she might find a sliver of peace—if her mate doesn’t hunt her down, and if the powerful alpha of this forbidden pack doesn’t discover the truth about who she is. About what she is. Staying is dangerous. Impossible, even. But then there’s him. The brown-eyed shifter who saves her from the storm, whose strength and promises make her question everything she thought she knew about fate, loyalty, and belonging. He makes her want to stay. To fight. To believe. But when she’s spent her entire life running, how does she stop?

Gu Chaoyan is the eldest daughter of the Gu Family, yet the least favorite one. She is mostly despised and belittled by everyone around, only because she isn't pretty. Left alone in her shabby Qiong Pavilion, she survives hard with her only friend, the maid, Qing, and expects to marry Prince Lu Jiming whom she adores deeply. However, the Prince betrays her and even drives her into jumping into a lake to kill her. Fortunately, Gu Chaoyan survives and gets reborn, with the soul of an agent from the 21st century. From that moment on, Gu Chaoyan becomes someone totally different. She is no longer weak, clinging or naïve. She uses her knowledge through medicine and makes herself pretty and slender. She also strikes back at those who bullied and looked down on her. Moreorover, she successfully attracts Lord Huai, the beloved child of the King and Queen. They develop a relationship with each other and help each other throughout their lives. In this way, she not only manages to take revenge but also gains a high-level social status of herself as well as a dear love for her life a second time.

A boy survives an Echo Breach and is trained in secret on how to Control his Vira . Joined by a Fukashi survivor, a rogue Shrine Maiden and a Samurai with an unknown past they try to uncover the truth behind the First Yoki War and learns the war never ended. The playing field Just changed 1. Vira (signature power system) 2. Echo Breach (inciting danger) 3. Yoki (monstrous threat) 4. Unfinished War 5. Hidden Truths 6. Rogue Allies https://www.royalroad.com/profile/757347/fictions also posted in Royalroad

Priestess Insu is to descend in to the earth plane to aid in the war efforts against the demons. In the Astra realm her protectors will guide her soul core to the star lake to awaken her on the earth plane and help her fulfil her mission.

A boy born from silence. A world shattered by screams. Angelo Walker once lived a quiet life with his family, trying to bury the mysterious powers clawing at the edges of his soul. But when monsters breach reality and tear apart everything he loves, his world collapses into darkness. Imprisoned. Broken. Reborn. As the void inside him stirs awake, Angelo must face the truth: To protect what's left, he may have to lose himself completely. In a war of forgotten gods, cursed generals, and dying cities, one boy stands at the edge of oblivion. Can he rise… or vanish into nothingness? (New chapters every Monday & Thursday) Want to stay ahead? patreon.com/NeroAngelo549 Love the story? Support the author: ko-fi.com/neroangelo90845

Tales from the Silent Lake

Create a bill that punishes corrupt officials with death!" But then they say: "Killing is against the law. They're human too, and have a right to live!" Damn those so-called Human Rights activists. Anyone running for office should serve the people, not exploit them. And yet, time and again— They hunger for power. They bend the laws. They steal the people’s taxes. I was nothing but a small internet café owner, struggling to pay bills. But my life changed when I stumbled upon someone in a dark web forum. A shadow with a code name, who taught me everything—from basic programming to breaching secure national servers. I became an anonymous whistleblower. Exposed corrupt politicians. Flooded social media with undeniable proof. But one night, I made a mistake. I forgot to activate my VPN. Forgot to scramble my signal. And they came. Secret agents. Black ops. They didn’t arrest me. They executed me. I thought that was the end. But fate had other plans. I woke up… not on Earth… …in a world ruled by mana and aura. A world where kingdoms rise and fall by the strength of their swordsmen and mages… …where corruption bleeds through nobility like poison in wine. And this time, I won’t make the same mistake. This time, I’ll burn their world from the inside out.

Sky, a young girl who was reincarnated in a world filled with powerful cultivators, finds herself at the center of an ancient prophecy. Born as a genetic chimera, she possesses both physical and spiritual aptitudes, yet her powers manifest late, leaving her labeled a "dud" by her peers. In the city of Seven Star, Sky’s life is turned upside down when an accident in a dangerous lake awakens her latent abilities and grants her control over the mysterious Heaven Lake Space. As Sky begins her studies at the prestigious academy, she uncovers the truth about her origins. The prophecy foretold the rise of a being who would restore balance between the fractured realms of gods, spirits, and mortals—foretelling her role as the one destined to heal the rift caused by a dark god centuries ago. With this knowledge, Sky must navigate a world full of danger, intrigue, and hidden enemies. Alongside her three roommates—Aerin, Mira, and Caius—Sky struggles to master her abilities, all while hiding her true potential from those who would use her as a pawn. She faces the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and love, particularly with the aloof and mysterious Kai Xu, a talented cultivator with an illness tied to the ancient powers of the realms.

Devil’s Bedtime Stories An Anthology of One-Shot Horror Tales > “Not all stories are meant to be told at night. Some were never meant to be told at all…” Behind every nightmare lies a truth that someone tried to bury. In this collection of twisted horror one-shots, each volume opens the door to a different darkness— where hotel rooms rewrite your soul, shadows remember your name, and monsters don’t hide under your bed... they tuck you in. From cursed lakes and haunted towns to devils disguised as bedtime storytellers, every tale in this anthology is a slow, inescapable descent into madness, dread, and the chilling possibility that you were never alone to begin with. Once you open this book, you're already part of the story. And the Devil never forgets his readers. This is not a book for sleep. This is a book for those who want to know what's waiting in the dark... For those who are ready to stop pretending the whisper under their bed was the wind. For those who understand: > Once you start reading… you can’t unread what follows. --- SERIES FORMAT: Each Volume = One Complete Horror Story Every Release = A New Devil’s Bedtime Tale No Endings Are Safe. No Truth Is Entirely Buried. Every Story Is a Doorway You Choose to Open. --- > “Once you read it, it knows you. Once you dream it, it never leaves.”

Kael had just pulled off the bluff of a lifetime. Millions on the line, four cards down, and the river in his favor. One win was all it took to clear his debts, escape the loan sharks, and finally buy the kind of life that didn’t taste like desperation. To the soldiers around him, Kael is their wounded leader. To the beasts breaching their borders, he’s a new variable in a game they haven’t seen before. To Kael? This is a nightmare. A cosmic joke. Because right when he was supposed to win, he ended up here—with no clear rules, no way back, and no idea who’s playing against him. Determined to find a way home, Kael gambles with the only currency he has: power. But the more he risks, the more the cards take. And when his quest for escape costs the life of the one man who believed in him, Kael must face a truth no gambler ever wants to admit. Some losses don’t reset the table. With thirteen glowing cards in his hand and a golden coin, offering him a single chance each day to turn fate in his favor, he’s going to break the odds wide open. Because in this game, you don’t win by playing safe. You win by betting everything.

A couple weeks before Lake's Martial Course Entrance Exam, While he was taking a nap during a class he is awoken by a strange beeping sound. Opening his sleepy eyes, he could sees a strange holographic screen in front of him. [Roleplay System has successfully bonded to host. Do you wish to begin roleplaying?] [Yes?] or [No?] At first Lake thought he was still half asleep and half-heartedly chose [Yes]. Immediately After he saw a new prompt appear before his eyes. [Please select the main role the host wishes to play from the following options.] After reading that message, A series of options appeared before him. The options were so numerous that they covered the entirety of his vision. From the numerous options Lake could spot a few interesting sounding roles, [Martial Saint], [Heavenly Sage], [Harem King], [Slaughterer]… The options were too much and they made Lake dizzy. Without much thinking Lake scanned through the list of roles and choose the role whose name caught his attention the most. [Master of Fate] *** Disclaimer 1. Cover art is not mine. It belongs to kaslla. I took the image and edited my title onto it. Their twitter handle is ksb_x4 if you wish to check out their work. 2. This is my first novel that I decided to write to fill up my free time, so don't expect constant updates or any amazing writing quality. 3. I am willing to take criticism as I am still looking to improve my writing skills. For those who may post constructive criticism, thanks in advance. 4. Finally, thank you for taking the time to read my novel.