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Fragments of Us takes readers to the year 2184, a world where humanity has abandoned natural relationships. Same-gender connections remain the only accepted norm, but even these are fading under the dominance of advanced virtual intimacy technologies. The human bond has become a relic of the past, replaced by artificial experiences and societal apathy. Toshi, a reserved college student, and Aiko, a spirited yet lonely girl, both struggle to conform to the world’s expectations. Feeling like outsiders in a culture that values convenience over connection, they begin to question the meaning of love, intimacy, and identity. But answers are elusive in a world designed to suppress them. The reason humanity chose this path? Well, that’s a story for the prequel—if I live long enough to write it (lol). Can Toshi and Aiko uncover what humanity lost long ago? And will their journey to rediscover genuine connection come at a cost too great to bear?

Someone appears, silent as a shadow. They understand every thought, every wound, every quiet dream you’ve hidden away. Who are they? They look at you with your own memories in their eyes, wearing a life that feels like yours—and yet it’s not. They claim to be you. Would you trust them? Would you let them in, knowing they might reveal the parts of yourself you’ve buried the deepest? And if they are indeed a part of you… are you forced to accept them? Do you want to? Their presence stirs something you can’t define—a connection that feels fated, an understanding that runs deeper than you can explain. They slip through the fabric of your life, binding themselves into your existence, as if they’ve always been there, waiting to step forward. Yet behind that familiarity lies a tension, a question that lingers: What if they’re here to reflect not only the best parts of you but also everything you fear to see? Are they here to free you from your own shadows… or to pull you into theirs? Currently Improving Chapters, If some dont make sense, well it will soon. Quality over Quantity (finished polishing! I think, anyway 60 Chapters Woohoo!!!) (Currently busy due to school D; )

When 75% of the world's population suddenly mutates to gain superpowers, the world is thrown into disarray and chaos. Order can only be found once kind-hearted people become the world's first superheroes, and a new age of humanity begins. Ayden Hayze is an orphan whose parents were famously known for their incredible prowess as healing superheroes. Hayze dreamed of following in their footsteps, but his abilities paled in comparison to theirs, and he had to face the reality that he could never become a hero. Hayze didn't give up, though, and he trained his mind and body day in and day out to triumph over his shortcomings. However, his efforts weren't enough to get into the school he always dreamed of attending, Generation Heroics Academy, the best superhero training institute in the country. After failing the preliminary entrance exam for the umpteenth time, a board member arrives at his home one day to inform him he only has one more chance to pass. The news forces Hayze to face his greatest fear: losing his dream. All hope seems lost when a doctor makes him a unique offer.

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

"This is your new reality. Find me, defeat me, and you will be free."" These were the final words of Kaito Nakamura, the mastermind behind Eternal Nexus, a VRMMORPG that turned into a deadly nightmare. On the day of its release in 2030, over 50,000 players were trapped inside when Nakamura uploaded his consciousness into the game and cut off any possibility of logging out. The ultimate twist? Death in the game meant death in real life. Any attempt to unplug the player from the VIZion system would instantly kill them. Five years have passed since that horrific day. Only 10,000 players remain. With the world desperate for a solution, the world governments launched Project: GRIM REAPER—an elite operation to send ten of the most skilled individuals from around the globe into Eternal Nexus. Their mission: locate Nakamura’s in-game avatar, defeat him, and bring an end to this death trap once and for all. My name is Rei Kurogane, and I was chosen to be one of the ten. I’m not a professional gamer, unlike the others. I’m a Kenjutsuka—a practitioner of the ancient art of swordsmanship. My brother and sister are among the thousands still trapped in the game. I have no choice but to enter this virtual hell, not as a player, but as a warrior determined to save them. Nakamura started this game. I will end it—with my own hands.

I can't... It's going to kill us all... We have nowhere to run.

Maya is no stranger to heartache. After years of painful memories and broken trust, she’s built walls around her heart, vowing never to let anyone in again. But when Azel, the man who once held her heart, reappears in her life, everything she thought she knew about love and forgiveness is thrown into question. Azel, regretful and determined, has changed. Time apart has made him realize the depth of his mistakes, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to prove he’s no longer the man who hurt Maya. But Maya is hesitant. The scars from the past run deep, and she’s not sure she’s ready to trust again. Yet, the connection between them is undeniable—something lingers, a spark that refuses to die. As Maya and Azel navigate the rocky terrain of forgiveness, trust, and healing, they must confront not only their painful past but also the difficult questions that arise when two people try to rebuild what they once had. Is it possible to love again after betrayal? And can they move forward without losing themselves in the process? In this heartfelt story of second chances, Maya and Azel learn that love isn’t just about finding your way back to each other; it’s about finding the strength to trust again, no matter how long it takes.

A dimly lit, gaudy bar, a woman throws a seductive glance at you. When you wake up again in a hotel, you find two bite marks on your neck, your blood drained. In the desolate wilderness, you're startled awake by the howl of wolves, unaware that tonight you've become the prey for a clan's coming-of-age ritual. In a cluttered bachelor apartment, you hear a knock on the door. You step forward, and through the peephole, a pair of hungry, crimson eyes stare back at its dinner. Alone, whispers fill your ears—the dead linger in the spirit realm. They refuse to leave you behind, resenting that you are still alive . At last, you've completed the ritual from the book. You are about to become the new Faust, but you don’t realize that the contract sold not only your wife and children, but also your soul. Anyone who glimpses beneath the curtain knows: Adonai abandoned His creations long ago...

You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us. No matter who got in the way. No matter who hurt you. I would do anything to protect you. Because at the end of the day you are always a fighter. Because if you can’t fight for your love then Your love isn’t worth fighting for. Did I want to kill them? No. Did I need to kill them? Yes. Because they were going to hurt you, hurt us. And I couldn’t stand us getting hurt. So I did what I needed to do. You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us.

In a city of dreams and shadows, a woman navigates the aftermath of lost love, seeking redemption amidst the echoes of her choices. As she confronts her past, she must decide whether to embrace the light of new beginnings or remain anchored in the depths of regret.

As the last of the mist was expelled from her lips the man holding onto her stiffened further. He could only watch on helplessly as her silver eyes that used to glower at him with disdain slowly dim. His hands quiver out of despair and helplessness. "Wang Lan Biyu, keep your eyes on me. Do not fade away yet, do you hear me? I don't permit you to die!" The woman's pale face splashed with bits of blood rose into a weak disdainful smile. "You-*gasp..still want *gasp to act better than me..in the end*cough-" His eyes redden as another splash of red covers her pale lips. "Lan Biyu..." "-Chuanli*cough my guqin from master,...you hold onto it for me...ok?" Her last sentence was a faint weak whisper before her eyes flutter close shaking his heart and rattling his mind. "Lan Biyu!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Please be civilized and don't steal my cover as your own.

In a rain-slicked Seattle high-rise, Sarah Chen spent her days staring at screens filled with scrolling data. As the lead architect for PredictCore, a social media analytics firm, she had developed algorithms to forecast consumer behavior. But late one night, while debugging a pattern recognition system, she discovered something extraordinary: her algorithm could predict personal disasters with frightening accuracy.

Losing everything she has ever had, Lilith finds herself in the arms of a man whose existence was a curse to her. Inevitably, they are entangled, wrapped in the stupid web called fate and she could do nothing to prevent him. She resigns to her fate, living the same way she has always have, just that there is a man beside her now, a very annoying one at that, who never loses an opportunity to take advantage of her situation. She finds out that this man wasn't just a bane to her existence, he was the cause of her first heartbreak, the one who had personally designed her first scar, physically and emotionally.

Everyone has monsters inside of them, but what if they broke free.

Naegi and 15 other crew mates trapped on a spaceship and try to find a way out, Suddenly, a stuffed cat appeared and claimed him as their headmaster. Will Naegi and the rest of the team survive the killing game?

Mia,was a girl that was known as a spy.Revealing that she was a daughter of the legend of dark agency,Zayn Maxxel.Read her adventerous and thrilling adventure . Who is Arthur?Is he a protagonist?Or not?Who is bad?And who is the innocent?

In a world teeming with countless mystical creatures and infinite realms of magic, humanity has long presumed itself the master of all. Yet, in the far corners of existence, myriad beasts are awakening: Colossal leviathans lurk beneath the waves, majestic phoenixes soar above the clouds, azure wolves prowl atop mountain peaks, and terrifying tree spirits haunt the depths of ancient forests. Some of these extraordinary beings are destined to become companions to the fortunate few. Others, however, pose the greatest threat humanity has ever faced. Who can say what fate has in store? However, This world is governed by one more thing, and its the System, Everyone has a system from the birth and their level increases as they practise, train or kill monsters. the level up takes very much time and an average human in this world goes to around 60-80 level in their lifetime. as we all know that as the level increases, every stat increases. therefore, chances of a beast being tamed also increases. But, the system of our main character gets bugged during his birth therefore his level never increases no matter what he does. the probability of a monster being tamed increases as people level up and his probability is so less that not a single beast can be tamed by him. be optimistic? tired of it. Give up? hell no! try to find cheat codes?already tried several times. So, How About LoopHoles? how will he survive in this world with only 1 level? will he be able to make a name for himself and tame a single beast let alone a powerful beast without a single cheat code? will he ever be able to live a normal life?

I dominate you in many ways using you lot's let's see how long you can last before the pleasure melts you.

A journey from a scientist, to a lover, to a believer, to a father, to the saviour of all humanity.... A journey from an angel, to a guardian, to a wife, to a mother, to a human. What if the third world war isn't between countries, not even with aliens but with interdimensional creatures who can literally control our very flesh and mind? Cassandra Angel is the meticulous secretary to the kindhearted Michael Sutherland. When Mrs. Sutherland passes away, Mr. Sutherland suffers a stroke and is paralyzed to his bed. Cassandra meets her new challenge in the form of Ray Sutherland who just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. The fact that she cannot control herself around him is also alarming. What will happen when their union brings destruction to their planet? Will the truth of who they keep them apart or will they be able to stand side by side during the coming war?

when Alden enterd the Edge of Bray, his hope was to become a beast tamer. but fate had other plans. Alden encounters a genie that tricks him with three wishes and forces him to free it. Alden is now forced to become the new genie and he must find a tamer to begin his evolution and become strong enough to regain himself

"Why aim for a world when I can conquer the entire universe?" Draco Valenstein was the kindest human alive, a young man full of ambitions. One day, by some unknown means, he died. Not knowing how or what happened, he was granted 3 wishes before transmigration. In such an unforgiving world brimming with powerhouses, kindness was a weakness. But for Draco, who had been reborn as a demon, such a past was long gone. Evil is the only way! ------------------------ Discord: https://discord.gg/WkPT4GXk2E Release Rate: 2-3 Chapters Every Day. The Cover is Mine & Original. ----------------- Author Offers(September-2024): You give: 150-400-800 Power Stones I Give: 1-2-4 Total Bonus Chapters. You give: 100-200-400 Golden Tickets. I Give: 1-2-4 Total Bonus Chapters. You give: Any SuperGift I Give: 3 Bonus Chapters Per. -----------------

Anderson didn't understand the true meaning of love till she met Bryan, the cold-adonis, a handsome, and powerful CEO of bryan cooperation, the richest company in the city of Eden. But it all started with a story!! The thirst for revenge endeared Anderson to cross paths with bryan, and then, THEIR JOURNEY OF LOVE began

In the heart of a bustling city, two women are drawn together by fate and an undeniable connection. Lena is a reserved and contemplative artist, content with the solitude of her studio and the quiet understanding of her canvases. Sophie, on the other hand, is an outgoing, adventurous journalist with a fiery passion for seeking the truth. Their worlds collide unexpectedly when Sophie stumbles into Lena's art gallery during an unexpected storm, seeking refuge from the chaos of life. As their relationship blossoms, their contrasting personalities create an intoxicating blend of love, intrigue, and tension. While their love for each other runs deep, the complexities of life soon begin to fray the delicate threads holding them together. Lena's hidden past, buried under layers of trauma, resurfaces just as Sophie's career takes a turn, leaving her caught between personal desires and professional ambitions. Through secrets, misunderstandings, and unforeseen challenges, the women must navigate the fragile line between love and loss. Can their love survive the weight of their unspoken truths, or will the very things that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? **Copyright © 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on September 24, 2024.**

A love between childhood friends, and became best friends. That they realized that they loved each other but then because of their family the sea becomes its gap between each other. This is the story about the two best friends who got separated because of the reason that the boy's parents wasn't agree that his son will be friends with his neighbors, so the parents was not agreed, because maybe they will like each other, and the parents does not like poor. Ray beryen infantagos was the only child of mariano beryen and jose infantagos and they are a big family, and they are the wealthiest people in the city of canada, but since they had a vacation in Philippines, ray meets axcel there, and they get closed to each other. Axcel comes from the low status family but she is the only daughter too of carla agustino and joseph madalin though they had a low status but axcel is the only daughter so whatever axcel necessities they will actually give it to her. In this story you will be knowingly the reason why they become friends and how did they end up.

Edward traveled to the turbulent times at the end of the empire. A mortal's lifespan is no more than a hundred years, but fortunately, one can grow stronger by slaying demons and absorbing their remaining life force. In this chaotic world filled with demons, drawing sword will strike fear into those demons have lived for centuries! Edward lowered his head and gazed into the abyss, where he had heard of the Demon King's palace, filled with countless powerful demons, each possessing immense strength. As long as he keeps killing demons, he will never die.