Pain Running On Water

Alastair, a young boy, is at the school bus stop, feeling the weight of his father's disapproval and the constant reminder of his failings. He has been a victim of ridicule and isolation, with classmates teasing him about his appearance and hair. As the bus rumbles along the deserted streets, Alastair feels the weight of the world on his shoulders, knowing that his father treats him like a soldier. As he enters the schoolyard, he sees Eren, the school's poster boy for ignorance, loitering near the bike racks. Alastair feels humiliated and surprised that someone dares to stand up for him, and that it is a girl, Liana Castellanos. Liana's determination and strength make Alastair feel a spark of hope ignite within him, a warmth that battles the coldness of the rain. As they walk together, Alastair feels a sense of solidarity and hope, a feeling he had almost forgotten about having an ally. The weight of his father's disapproval has been a constant companion for so long, and Alastair's journey continues to shape his perspective on life.

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?

Ashon is a young hardworking man living in a small slums outside the city and is struggling to make ends meet to provide for his mother who is struggling with an illness. He struggles with doing different jobs from hawking ornaments to selling second-hand clothes to working as a shop attendant at a petrol station, working as a waiter in a small restaurant, working as a city cleaner for the government to even working as a construction worker. Throughout his many jobs, he gains a lot of different skills but doesn’t care about any of them at first due to his focus on saving his mother from a very curable illness. One tragic day he gets a call from his childhood friend that his mother was rushed to the hospital after collapsing, selling groceries on the streets. She was then rushed to the hospital and was later discovered that she had cancer and was in the late stages. After six months of treatment, his mother dies, even when Ashon tried everything. That’s when one of the staff at the hospital gave him his mother’s belongings which consisted of her old phone with a voice note and a letter which had a message of a long lost relative. Ashon reads it and finds out that her mother was from a very wealthy family and that Ashon’s grandfather Adorn left Ashon with One billion dollars and realised the mistake he made by abandoning his daughter. Ashon then disappears for nine months trying to understand why his mother was abandoned and he later starts to uncover the secrets of the family including how the new president who is Ashon’s uncle of the manufacturing company named after Adorn is now in control and tricked Adorn into chasing out Ashon’s mother. Ashon starts to plot to take down his uncle and together with the help of his uncle who comes back from abroad, his childhood friend, and his former associates and starts to take down the president of the company together with His uncle's accomplices and close confidants.

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...?

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WARNING : contains NON-CONSENSUAL relationships, depiction of violence and abuse, somnophilia, very twisted top. Na-Kyum and Do-Yung met as young children, respectively running away from abusive homes and finding comfort and affection in each other. But the time passed and their respective feelings grew in different ways. One is a mobster, hiding the truth from his best friend, waiting for the moment he’ll be allowed to express his love. The other is a happy-go-lucky student dreaming of family and a simple life with his hyung.

Dago's run has begun. He is a wizard of talent skill and hunger to push the boundaries of magic and discovery of spell creation. He and his companion Bellatrix Lastrade are off on adventure of creation and discovery. They travel the world and the known universe in a enchanted library to record, study and research magic and push forward the era of the wizardry.

This is a story comprising of two different stories in honor of Domestic Violence month. The stories are short and concise to draw the reader into the perspective of the character.

A desert covering most of everything I saw, my village was one of many built above the endless sand. Some of the old reminisce about the stories they held about a large group of people. They had wandered and wandered, what they had looked for was a Utopia, one where it was comfortable, a place where it was safe. I didn't wish to find a place like that, I wished for a world that was only a utopia.

Demon lord Lenier. A truly vile, evil and cruel monster who united the entire world against him. But there is one word that describes him best: Masochist. He loves pain, everything he had done was for the sake of experiencing the most excruciating pain possible. And he had achieved exactly that, dying in the most painful way possible and with a smile on his face... what he didn't expect was that time would rewind... he, along with the party of heroes who defeated him, regressed back in time...

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

Arius Volkris, once a renowned general of the kingdom of Narathos, meets a gruesome end in the final battle of his life—his army decimated, his body torn apart by the very soldiers he once commanded. Betrayed by his closest allies, abandoned in the field of battle, and consumed by guilt over the lives lost under his command, he dies in complete isolation. There is no peace in his death, only the gnawing weight of his failures and a world irredeemably broken by war. But death, it seems, is not the end. Arius wakes, not in some bright and hopeful afterlife, but in the same ruined world, ten years in the past, on the eve of the conflict that would lead to his destruction. With the full knowledge of his previous life, the horrors he will face, and the crushing guilt of his past decisions, Arius finds himself trapped in a loop of misery and inevitability.

In a world where humans prey on creatures, harvesting them for parts to serve their frivolous wants, the Monster Hunter Coalition was formed. They hunt and capture creatures to do experiments and use their parts, or even keep them as slaves. Azaria is among the rarest of creatures, a hybrid of two species on the brink of extinction, fallen into the M.H.C.'s hands. But only one member knows what she truly is and his obsession with collecting creatures has turned his sights on her. But, she has escaped! now the chase begins! Will she evade his clutches or fall into his his grasp again?

After death Min-Soo suddenly found himself in a white room where he became a candiate of Nameless and was granted a System to help him prepare for the trials of nameless. After completing the trials Min-Soo returned to earth! Sorry this is all the info I can give don't hate the author hate no, not the book either just read it.

Miel and Jasmine's love is as fierce as it is destructive. Bound by passion and driven by desperation, these two women find themselves on the run after pulling off a high-stakes heist. As they race through city streets and backroads with their stolen fortune, their love is tested by the dangers that pursue them and the demons within. Each twist in their journey reveals the raw intensity of a relationship that teeters between devotion and destruction. In a world where trust is a luxury they can't afford, Miel and Jasmine must decide if their love is worth the cost-or if it will ultimately lead to their downfall. --- **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 August 19, 2024.**

Warning: No system or Gold Finger. A tale of pure grit,sweat,tears and blood. What's New/Different: What makes Running Rings stand out is its emotional depth and the way it portrays the impact of perseverance on both personal and societal levels. It’s a powerful read that not only celebrates the spirit of sports but also resonates with anyone who has ever chased a dream against all odds. Running Rings is an epic novel that follows the inspiring journey of Rohan Singh, a young runner from a small Indian village, as he rises from humble beginnings to compete on the world stage at the Olympics. Drawing on the spirit of underdog tales like Hajime no Ippo and the legendary life of Milkha Singh, this novel captures financial hardships, injuries, and intense competition—which are depicted with raw authenticity, making his triumphs feel earned and deeply satisfying From his early struggles with poverty and self-doubt to facing fierce rivals and overcoming crippling injuries, Rohan’s story is a compelling narrative of highs and lows. Guided by a series of dedicated mentors, Rohan evolves from an unknown village boy to a national hero, ultimately earning a place among the world’s elite athletes. Running Rings not only explores the physical challenges of becoming an Olympian but also delves into the emotional and psychological battles that accompany such a journey. With universal themes of determination, personal loss, and legacy, the novel will resonate you offering a captivating blend of sports drama, personal growth, and the pursuit of dreams. Chapter Schedule:- 2 chapters daily (So add it to your library to stay tuned to Rohan's journey)

Sophe wild is lucky to escape from former lover with her life, she moves out of town with her family to a mysterious town called pensivia, full of mystery, for a fresh start. a guy called Clude starts flirting with her because of her beauty, and eventually started developing feelings for her, but sophe doesn't want to give her heart and get broken in pieces again, she refused to accept Clude as her boyfriend but just sees him as her friend, at the end sophe falls for a Japanese guy named Jay, who owns the school's musical club called the Jay musical, and was ready to be happy again but her past life and drug use is about to take away her joy. sophe returns to the hospital, she enters a critical state to the point of brain death, and this is where she needed help the most, but most of her friends were already standing in line to stab her in the back and her former lovers'enemies ready to slit her throat. soakee with depression and heartache, now she's got a feet in life and the other in death, but will she find someone who really deserves her heart to save her from the pain of a painful heart and a lost love...

The heels of her shoes were hitting the floor, making a rhythmic beat that gave off a bad vibe.   She got to where I was and crouched down to my level. "Huh, poor baby," she said in a cry-like voice as she shook her head in self-pity and patted my head, then whispered    "Shh, don't cry; it will soon be over," she said, still gently patting my head.   She brought out a small, shiny silver knife that I hadn't noticed that she had been holding for a while.   "Clara, please stop whatever you are planning to do." I pleaded in fear and looked at her in horror as I tried to process what she intended to do with the knife.    "My, my, my, someone is scared; don't worry, I won't be too hard on you." She coaxed me and laughed like a maniac when she saw the expression on my face.   "Please, for the sake of our friendship, please stop." I begged for mercy.   "Shut! Shut the fuck up!" She punched me in the face until her hand was colored with my blood.    I was too weak to fight back as she slashed my stomach slowly and deeply, making a pathway for the blood to flow freely like a stream.   "Honey, you don't have to stain your dress. Let the guards do this," Gabriel said as he saw my blood pouring out of my stomach's hundred-meter radius.   She dipped her hand forcefully into my stomach and brought out my under-formed fetus, then used the knife to cut the placenta that connected me and my baby.    She stabbed it repeatedly without mercy while I looked on in pain and helplessness as my baby died tragically before me.    "Raven! Bring the rest now!" She ordered in her authoritative tone that she normally uses whenever she wants something done with an immediate effect.   

In a world where magic rules, a group of kids from Earth is unexpectedly summoned to become the realm's new heroes. Transported to a land filled with enchantment and ancient mysteries, they are thrown into a tutorial dungeon to prepare for the challenges ahead. However, a catastrophic accident occurs. With only five years to prepare for the final battle, Max and his friends must win this race against time, they must overcome the trials of this magical world, and rise as the heroes they were destined to be. The fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and only Max and his friends can defeat the Demon Lord and save the world from impending doom. Max, struggling with his own fears, often finds himself wanting to run away from the dangers they face. Can he overcome his cowardice and step up when the world needs him most?

Ozul lived life in the streets, mugging strangers and picking fights. One day, he challenged the wrong person and died a painful death, only to wake up the following day in hell. What in the underworld is going on? Will Ozul make it out of the Nine Hells? Or will his fate be sealed for all of eternity among his fellow sinners?

Give it up for a misanthropic anti-hero of a teen protagonist who hates humanity in general. Grifton Tinroy, a draconic/humanoid hybrid as well as abandoned orphan. He's just trying to survive man, and do so in a comfortable way.

When I was a child, werewolves, vampires and witches were all tales my mother told.

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