Once Upon A Time Series Books

They say war takes a piece of you. For him, it took everything — and gave something else in return. In a war-torn future where humanity clings to survival across shattered worlds, a single fireteam wages a desperate retreat from the alien force known as the Upyr — a biomechanical species that doesn’t kill its enemies… it repurposes them. When a mission goes sideways, the unnamed protagonist is left behind, captured, and dragged into the nightmare of an Upyr research facility. There, beneath black suns and sterile lights, he becomes the subject of grotesque experiments: his body flayed, remade, and fused with invasive alien technology — not as a soldier, but as a prototype. Implanted with the Carrion Fork — a living nanite weapon — and sheathed in Wraithskin stealth armor, he emerges as something no longer human. Memories blur, identity fragments, and purpose becomes a ghost. But he remembers one thing: his name was once spoken with love. And the ones who left him behind? They're still out there. Still fighting. Now, hunted by the Upyr and feared by the species he once protected, he must decide if there’s enough left of him to save anything — or if the monster they built is all that remains.

She killed on stage… and the curtains never closed. Lilith never wanted the spotlight. But when a blade found its way into her hand during the academy’s grandest theater performance, and blood painted the stage red, the world saw her for what she truly was. Or… what they forced her to become. Now transported into a realm that feels more like a cruel joke than a second chance, Lilith finds herself under the watchful eyes of a cold knight commander and a golden emperor with secrets far darker than their crowns. In this twisted fantasy where survival is a performance and everyone wears a mask, Lilith must decide: Will she play the role of a pawn? Or write her own bloody script?

Alessandro Marchetti, raised to be great, raised to be powerful. He’s to take over as Don of the Marchetti clan and he is also to take over his family business which makes millions of dollars. Isabella Casanova, stunning, striking, and untouchable was raised up in the Casanova clan. Alessandro was her first love, but he leaves her one day without explanation, and goes back to Italy. She’s heartbroken. Years pass and he’s finally back, except she has a secret she cannot afford for him to find out. Fate, however, has other plans. Will her secret be revealed?

Ethan Carter has built his empire from the ground up, dedicating his life to success while shutting out distractions-especially love. But when his childhood best friend, Claire Reynolds, returns after years of being away, she's nothing like the girl he remembers. Fierce, independent, and determined not to be charmed by the billionaire bachelor, Claire makes it clear she has no interest in rekindling the past. But as old memories resurface and new sparks ignite, Ethan finds himself facing the one thing he never planned for-falling in love.

Pining for You Red Lodge Series, Book One Noah Archer has spent a lifetime playing by the rules-small-town cop, hometown boy, quiet crush on the girl who never noticed him. When Juliet Briar, Red Lodge's sunshine-in-a-skirt preschool teacher, suddenly starts seeing him not as the polite kid from high school, but as the man who's always been there, Noah's carefully kept heart doesn't stand a chance. But Juliet's not looking for drama. Noah will have to show her, one steady act at a time, that sometimes, the man you've been waiting for is the one who's always been waiting for you. A small-town romance about second chances, quiet devotion, and falling for the one who's been yours all along.

She walked into the room to witness her husband of four years in bed with her sister. What’s worse? There is a divorce paper waiting for her signature over the desk stand and she’s three months pregnant. She was betrayed by everyone dear to her. Danelle craved death, and wanted to end it all. But the poor lives in her stomach gave her a hope like never before. She flew out of the country, disappeared after the heavy smack of miseries. Six years later, she made a return to the frizzling city of Damilton. Not as the weak girl that was preyed upon in the past, but as the powerful CEO of a vast growing company ready to rival all. And she thirst deeply for the downfall of those who wronged her. “Ms Danelle, those babies and you are mine.” His hand stretched to reach her shoulder. She flinched almost before his hand could reach her, “Touch me or them Mr Ford, and I can assure you a case with the authorities,” she threatened coldly.

A girl spending her time in the pages of her lost beloved books.

In a realm where gods and their chosen champions vie for power, an unprecedented threat emerges, demanding unity among unlikely allies. Ishar, a Kolotian and the champion of the God of Chaos, disappears into the desert seeking to liberate his hidden kin. His madness, traded for his chaotic power, makes his quest as unpredictable as it is vital. Rehny, housing the Goddess of Love, Nyawe, seeks nothing more than a quiet life of farming, far from the turmoil of civilization. Despite his abandonment of the sword and his title as commander of Binoria’s legions, fate conspires to draw him back into a conflict he cannot escape. Mairek, the champion of the God of Space and Time, finds himself bearing the overwhelming expectations of the kingdom of Talisi. As plans hinge on his success, he faces relentless pressure, all while Time itself seems bent on his destruction. In the kingdom of Remu, Edda, newly promoted from spy to knight, embarks on a critical mission to awaken the slumbering Goddess Alietsi. If she fails, she must seek aid from other champions to prepare Remu for an impending assault on a weakened Binoria. Half-siblings Dahli and Masutap, champions of the Goddess of Order, find themselves on opposite sides of a devastating conflict. As queen of Binoria, Dahli is determined to thwart their brother Leba and his dark patron, Locha, the bringer of endless night. With annihilation looming, her resolve is unyielding, yet the path to salvation is fraught with peril. Far across the Rankf Sea, in the hidden land of Basi Haya, Kaza, a member of the exiled Rad es Maalas, embarks on his own journey, one that will reveal his unexpected role as a key figure in the unfolding events. As Kaza’s path to becoming the champion of Sin is revealed, his emergence will have profound implications for the realm, even as many remain unaware of his existence. As these champions converge, their fates intertwined, they must set aside their differences to confront the ultimate threat: Leba and his malevolent deity, Locha. With the very fabric of their realm at stake, unity becomes their only hope against the overwhelming power of total obliteration. In this epic continuation of the saga, alliances will be tested, destinies forged, and the line between order and chaos will blur as heroes and villains clash in a battle for the soul of the world.

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In a world where your only option to live a good life is in a VR world, while your body is trapped in a bunker, Aarav seeks to free himself and all of humanity of this illusion.

When university student Theo Ramirez has a chance run-in with Officer Mara Delaney, a solitary and sharp-witted policewoman with a past she keeps tightly guarded, neither expects the encounter to spark an unlikely, age-gap friendship that reshapes both their lives. Set against the backdrop of a tense campus protest, institutional scrutiny, and public misinterpretation, Parallel Lines explores the fragile space between trust and assumption, intimacy and visibility. As Theo navigates accusations, alienation, and the weight of being “too close” to someone like Mara, the two form a bond that defies categorization—one forged not by romance, but by mutual recognition in a world that prefers simpler narratives. When whispers swell into hearings and headlines, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to remain part of each other’s lives. Spanning years, careers, and quiet acts of devotion, Parallel Lines is a story about the quiet heroism of platonic love, the resilience of chosen connection, and what it means to stand beside someone—especially when the world tells you not to.

[Discontinued] Jack never expected that one day even he would survive the trials set by the stars. Through sheer brutality, grit and cunning he survives his first trial and awakens his power as one of humanity's greatest heroes. Set in a post apocalyptic era, where the stars have faded and the moon no longer shines in the city. Jack must carve his own path. But life doesn't plan to make it easy for him. With monsters emerging from gates, and political wars between the great houses how will Jack survive?

In a world where humans and supernatural beings coexist in a delicate balance of secrecy, fate brings together two souls destined to change the course of history from repeating itself. Mia Taylor, a young woman stumbles into Karl Valois' world, a powerful werewolf with a commanding presence. They're mates, bound together by a prophesy that foretells of an impending doom that threatens to destroy the world over again. With the fate of humanity and supernatural creatures hanging in the balance, Karl and Mia must join forces to prevent the catastrophe. But when they discover that two other humans are also mated to werewolves, the mystery deepens. Who among them holds the key to fulfilling the prophecy and preventing an impending doom that threatens to destroy the world As they work together to unravel the mysteries of the prophesy, Karl is faced with an impossible choice: his love for Mia, or the world. Will he prioritize his feelings for the woman he loves, or will he put the needs of the world above all else? Dive into the world of "A Darkness That Binds" to find out if love can conquer all, or if the forces of darkness will prevail.

Was a story once, not anymore and since I can't delete, this is the best I can do.

A deeply introverted girl, invisible to most of her classmates, drifts quietly through high school without friendships or attention. But college brings her freedom, strange connections, and a chance for her to either open up or retreat even deeper into herself.

In a quiet town cloaked in rain and routine, a girl who rarely speaks stumbles upon a strange, forgotten book hidden in her attic. Its pages whisper fragments of a tale long buried—a story of monsters sealed underground, a child who fell, and a truth twisted by time. But many pages are missing. Gaps in memory. Pieces of a puzzle the world wants to forget. Compelled by the mystery and driven by a need she can’t explain, the girl sets out for the legendary Mount Ebott—the last known gateway to the Underground. One stormy night, she watches the mountain from afar, unable to shake the feeling that something is calling her. The next morning, she quietly leaves her home and begins her journey, alone. At the entrance to the Underground, she meets a robed figure with no face—a man who seems to know more than he says. He warns her not to continue, to turn back before the story repeats itself. But when she refuses to leave, he offers her the one thing she’s never had: the truth.

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It's recommended you read through Book 1 (Creation: The Wolves That Are Us) before this, however Book 2 could also be read first without the knowledge of Book 1, you'd be missing out on references and character reveals but that's all. This isn't a tale depicted from the recent past, this story doesn't head towards a new future. Instead this story looks towards a memory, the recorded events that have already occurred. There may be some old faces, some more memorable than another. You may remember some of these but, understand this...there's nothing like experiencing something for yourself, maybe something wasn't told right. Or perhaps, you'll learn of someone new, someone who's had a hand throughout this play but hasn't yet shown their face. This could tell you the origin of the gods, the origin of the world or even the beginning of time. But for this story we're going to look at something more simple, something undiluted and yet to be touched by the hands of the divine. A human. The name that would soon spring fear through the ones that reside within the realms, both the mortal and the immortal. Now look towards the human...the storm shaped by the beast and motivated by the serpent.

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When Alex and Emma, two childhood friends stumble upon a quirky, enchanted book at a local library, they have no clue it’s about to turn their lives upside down. One afternoon, while starting the new book , Emma gets magically pulled into the story, leaving Alex totally freaked out and desperate to get her back. Determined to rescue her, Alex jumps into the book and finds himself in a wild world where fairy tale characters have modern twists and crazy problems "The fuck, we’re inside that book?" Alex blinked, wide eyed. "Am I dreaming? Ugh, this is a nightmare!" Emma rubbed her temples. Before they could process, an old man appeared out of nowhere, waving a stick as if it explained everything. “You two are in deep trouble,” he said, grinning. “You’ll have to solve the mess in each world to make it out. Oh, and watch out for the immersion rate. Lose track, and you’ll become the characters forever.” "What, like a game?" Alex asked, half-joking. “Something like that,” the old man winked. “Good luck.. you’ll need it.” " What even was that?? He came and left just like that? " And so begins their wild journey, where they must navigate one bizarre setting after another, taking on different roles while trying not to forget who they really are... all while their memories slip away, bit by bit. As they navigates through the hilarious chaos, they realize the need to embrace the wild story and team up with the quirky characters they meets. Their love gets tested in all sorts of unexpected ways, leading to both laugh out loud moments and sweet reminders of what they mean to each other.

Short stories of the once was. These stories are inspired by WiseTL's What The World Leaves Behind. Go check her translations out, they're good.