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In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

Welcome to Chandrakund. You’ll never leave in silence. When journalist Julie Joseph arrives in the abandoned mining town of Chandrakund, she’s searching for answers. Decades ago, the entire population vanished, leaving only eerie remnants of their lives behind. Old cassette tapes, found in the crumbling town hall, hold the final confessions of the residents—and the truth about the entity that doomed them. They call it The Sound, a force awakened deep within the mines, a predator that hunts not with teeth but with whispers. It knows your secrets, your guilt, and your grief, and it won’t stop until it consumes you. As Julie uncovers the town’s chilling history, her own painful past resurfaces. The Sound isn’t just manipulating the shadows of Grey Hollow—it’s digging into her mind, twisting her memories, and reviving the guilt she’s tried to bury for years. Time is running out. Trapped between the echoes of Chandrakund’s past and the whispers of her own trauma, Julie must face a horrifying truth: silence isn’t just an absence—it’s alive. In The Silent Town, the line between the living and the lost is blurred, and every sound could be your last. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, this supernatural thriller will leave you questioning every creak, whisper, and silence in the dark.

The heavy rain pounded against the windows, a relentless reminder of the storm raging outside. Inside, Elena stood at the edge of the living room, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as if the cold could keep the memories away. She had heard the knock at the door, but she didn’t move. She wasn’t sure if she could. “Elena.” The sound of her name broke through her thoughts, soft but insistent. She turned, and there he was—Liam, standing in the doorway, drenched from the downpour. His eyes were dark, filled with something she couldn’t name, and his lips parted like he had so much to say but didn’t know where to start. “I didn’t think you’d show up,” Elena said quietly, her voice trembling despite her efforts to sound steady. She didn’t want him here. Not now, not after everything. Liam took a step forward, his eyes never leaving hers. “I had to. I couldn’t leave things like this between us.” The words stung more than they should have, but she held her ground. “Things ended between us, Liam. You made sure of that.” He flinched, as if the words were a slap. “I know I did,” he said, his voice tight. “I was stupid. I pushed you away when I should’ve fought for you. And I... I didn’t trust you when you needed me to.” Elena’s heart twisted at the raw sincerity in his voice, but she couldn’t let him in that easily. “Why now, after all this time? After everything that’s happened?” “I don’t have an answer for that,” he admitted. “All I know is that I can’t keep pretending I don’t care about you. I never stopped caring.” The silence between them was thick, a chasm neither of them knew how to cross. The world outside continued to rage, but in that moment, it was just the two of them. Elena’s pulse raced, her mind torn between wanting to believe him and fearing the hurt that would come if she let him back in. “I don’t know if I can trust you again, Liam,” she whispered, the words slipping out before she could stop them. He stepped closer, reaching out like he was about to touch her but hesitated. “Then give me a chance to prove I’m worth trusting.” Elena’s breath caught, her chest tightening as something inside her wavered. For a moment, she could almost believe him. But the scars ran too deep. “I need time,” she said, finally looking away. “I need time to figure out if I can even forgive you.” Liam stood still, his expression a mixture of regret and understanding. “I’ll wait. As long as it takes.” And for the first time in a long time, Elena wondered if maybe—just maybe—she could let the past go and start again.

It is TWISTED SAGA Series' 1st story Sankalp Singh Rathod, Rahat Raichand and Shawkat Raichand......3 of them have been planning a trip to Manali before even their final semester started! Just when they were ready to roll another one joined their merry little band, Blaze Aragon.....who, in a way Sankalp's big brother and Sankalp can't say no to him,......but then, What could possibly go wrong! wait until you meet the 5th addition who is a combination of naïve, quirky, clumsy, carefree, overtalkative, and mischievous..... Let the adventure begins! And who knows, maybe something more than that....... It's a light hearted short story! #FUSION

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.

“This is just a story, a work of fiction spun from the imagination. The characters you’ll meet, their choices, their emotions—they exist only in these words. But sometimes, fiction has a way of reflecting reality, doesn’t it? Maybe you’ll find glimpses of people you know, moments you’ve lived, or feelings you’ve felt. Or maybe not. Either way, remember: this is their world, not yours. And in their world, everything begins on an ordinary university campus, with a girl who didn’t know her life was about to change and a boy who never cared what he might break.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

Rex and Carl, two high school friends with contrasting personalities, are abruptly pulled from their ordinary lives after a tragic accident. In a flash, they find themselves in a blindingly white room with a mysterious Goddess who informs them that their deaths were a mistake. Before they can fully process what’s happening, the Goddess transports them to an unknown world filled with magic, powerful kingdoms, and dangerous creatures. As they explore this new reality, they’ll have to rely on their wits, courage, and each other if they hope to survive the trials ahead and uncover their true purpose in this world.

The main character of our story "Johan Das" returns to his village after 15 years, and finds everything has changed there. One night "Johann Das" discovers some terrible truth that destroys his entire childhood, faith and love. please enjoy my novel and support me ❣️

Declan divorced his wife for cheating on him and making a fool of him. Heartbroken, she leaves town but after some years, she is back. Declan realizes that maybe he might have misunderstood some things years ago.

En el vasto universo de series y películas icónicas, los casos policiales y las tramas de gánsteres se conectan en un entramado más amplio. Desde Banshee Town, surge una historia en la que lo imposible se convierte en parte del día a día. Personajes de dramas como Chicago P.D., Walker, Texas Ranger, Jack Reacher, Hunter, Person of Interest, y Bones ven sus destinos entrelazados con el de Ethan Morgan, el protagonista. En un mundo donde las historias cruzadas desafían las expectativas, Ethan tiene una misión clara: romper con la narrativa predeterminada, salvar a aquellos personajes destinados a desaparecer y, lo más importante, sobrevivir en medio del caos.

Trouble He was a white dove, she was a black Swan. He was gentle... She was wild... He hardly smiled... She always had a mischievous smirk. He was royalty... She was an insane billionaire! He made rules... She broke rules... He's water...cold as ice... She's raging ...erupting like volcano... They graced each other... Hate at first... but now they can't let go and she's hell bent on keeping and possessing him. This is a story of women who are trouble but are shields and weapons to protect the men they love.

In the small, mysterious town of FogView, secrets and legends intertwine as a new family arrives and an old one becomes the center of the madness, uncovering ancient artifacts and hidden truths. But as the past collides with the present, a curse looms and a golden spear holds the key to their fate. Will they unlock the town's secrets or fall prey to its dark history?...

In a small town in south korea women started to die and they concluded that there was a serial killer in the town. In this same town, a girl, abandoned by her parents because of her choice of career, meets her old neighbour, and her first crush. He remembered her and they start meeting again, but there was times when she had the feeling of constantly being watch, soon they started dating, everyone appreciated him except from one of her friends. He thought that the guy seemed too obsessed with her and could cause her harm, but she couldn't care less. But as days passed she started to notice everything, his unhealthy attachment to her, and she started feeling paranoid, about being watch constantly.

a black figured somebody arrives each night at 11pm and watches Jonathan sleep while smiling. watch as the nightmare unfolds

The story of the protagonist Lin Wen, his sister Lin Qiuleng and other survivors struggling to survive in the world after a nuclear explosion depicts a post-apocalyptic world filled with chaos and despair. Lin Wen and his group face numerous challenges, including radiation, scarcity of resources, and dangerous mutants. Amidst these hardships, they experience a whirlwind of emotions. Fear grips them as they confront the unknown, yet they also hold onto a glimmer of hope for a better future. They struggle with moral dilemmas, torn between self-preservation and helping others. In this desolate new reality, their inner turmoil is as real as the physical threats they face, as they fight for their lives and search for a way to reclaim a sense of normalcy and hope.

22 thousand in the future humankind has Earth has grown to be an empire spanning across dozens of star systems 6 great houses now govern The Empire the Nova Imperia what does the future hold in store how will the m.c evolve and grow what threats lay waiting for the Main Cast Read and enjoy In the Starz

(*No Rape*) Bringing to you from the Series of The Queens' Trilogy; VOLUME I: A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming From Royal Reject to Accidental Crown Princess: A Marriage of Convenience Gone Wrong. Every girl dreams of being born a princess, right? Not Oriana. Sitting on a little stool, waited on by hand and foot? No thanks. Freedom, adventure anything but the stifling expectations of royalty is what she craves. In fact, she'd rather be scaling the castle walls tonight than attending a stuffy soiree. Luckily, she wasn't born to be the crown princess. In fact, she is the bane of etiquette tutors and the kingdom's resident "bad egg." But fate, it seems, has a wicked sense of humor. Duty throws Oriana into a political marriage with the infamous Crown Prince Adric of Avon. A notorious playboy known for his scandalous lifestyle and disregard for courtly decorum, Adric seems like the perfect escape hatch from her suffocating expectations. Adric, on the other hand, couldn't care less who he marries. His reputation precedes him; a notorious playboy who thrives on defying expectations. But when the fiery Oriana crashes into his world of calculated indifference, sparks fly. Will this forced union ignite a royal scandal of epic proportions or blossom into an unexpected love that challenges the very foundations of their kingdom? _________ Oriana pressed her lips. "You don't want to do this. I'll hate you forever. I belong elsewhere, not here." "I guess you're mistaken, Princess. You only belong in one place; where I am. You belong to me," Adric said, moving his free hand down. He traced his fingers down Oriana's neck. ._._._._._. VOLUME II (A ROYAL MISMATCH: UNTAMED LOVE) Freya, the royal cook's daughter, loves to read and hide from the world. Her life changes when she catches the royal guard with a married woman in a scandalous act. Now, she's forced to interact with this annoying guard, who's never fallen in love before. Despite his efforts to win her over, Freya doesn't find him attractive like other women do. When they're sent to an ally kingdom as delegates, they spend time together. One day, while the guard is was pleasing other women, Freya discovers a new world she never imagined. What happens when she experiences the forbidden fruit? And is drawn to same guard she vowed never to look at. _________ "What you saw...did you enjoy it?" The young girl turned her face away, avoiding the guard's eyes, as a familiar heat built up between her legs. "Look at me...say the word...beg me to give you the release your body craves," the Royal guard commanded, his grin growing wider as he pushed her chin forward with his large palm. "Why should I?" she replied, her voice firm. "It's men who beg women, not the other way around." The guard chuckled, shaking his head. "Not in your case, I offered it to you the first time and your rejected...if you want it now, you'll have to earn it." Other works of this author; 1. Kitanna from the series of Queens'Trilogy. 2. The Hitman's Sunshine. 3. Cursed Bride of The Damned Vampire King

Rachel Jackson, the heiress to a business empire is forced into an arranged marriage with Zion Clark, a ruthlessly billionaire with a dark mafia past. Their complicated history rises a passion between them but their love is threatened by the secrets they keep. As Rachel slowly adapts into the landscape of high society, she confront Zion's family secret and his deadly enemies. With each twist and turn, Rachel's love for Zion is threatened by a few people, a wicked mother-in-law, Zion's seductive friend who will stop at nothing but to claim Zion, A mysterious assassin targeting Rachel and most importantly, her own past. Can her love survive the darkness of Zion's world or will she become the next victim of Zion's deadly legacy?

[The Genius in the Game] A young Japanese prodigy, obsessed with academics and entirely unfamiliar with games or RPGs, suddenly finds himself transported to a mysterious, game-like world. With a system interface at his disposal, he must learn to navigate this new reality, where his intellect and knowledge from his previous life become his greatest strengths. As he journeys through this magical world, he forms deep connections with those he meets, particularly a lonely warrior who becomes his close companion. Together, they face formidable challenges, from battling dangerous creatures to solving ancient puzzles, all while the system continues to guide and empower him. Determined to learn more about this world, he decides to enter an academy in a distant kingdom, where his intelligence sets him apart from other candidates. Despite his lack of familiarity with the world’s customs and history, he quickly adapts, using his unique perspective to overcome obstacles and build relationships. As he uncovers the secrets of this world, he strives to become a true hero, using his genius mind to change his fate and the fate of those around him.

She can hear her, she's there, her long salt and pepper hair packed in a bun atop her head, with her forest green-eyes staring straight at her, she can hear her, she's smiling, she said her name is Ailsa. That's not Genevieve first time seeing her, but that's the first time she's talking to her. Pretty, that's what came to her mind. She Can HEAR her. "VieVie!" Came a voice from above where Genevieve is. She doesn't know maybe she's tired of hearing that name or if she's happy, but sitting down, she realized she's alone. Ah!, she left, Ailsa left. Clair told her no one is named Ailsa in the house, that it's only her, Genevieve and Mark that's in the house, but Genevieve knows that she sees Ailsa almost once every two days and today was her first time talking. But??? Who's Ailsa? Ah! But Ailsa can hear her?!

The Ye family is one of the top families in Yanjing and across the country. Yet, Ye Chen is despised by everyone as a live-in son-in-law. No one knows his true identity. In the end, those who look down on him will kneel before him, trembling with fear, and respectfully call him "Master"!

Claire's life was thrown into turmoil when she was betrayed by her own family, all of her assets were taken away by her step-sister and step-brother, she became a laughing stock in the society. Just then she got married to Joshua, a complete stranger. Her grandfather orchestrated this arranged marriage. To make matters worse, Joshua believed she married him for his money and constantly accused her of being a gold digger. On the other hand, Joshua was secretly drawn to his new wife, but her cold behavior only annoyed him. Due to his traumatic childhood, where his father left him and his mother for another woman, Joshua found it difficult to trust women. Would Claire be able to take her revenge on all those who wronged her or would she have to suffer the same even with her husband? ----------- Castle = 8 chapters 50 golden tickets = 5 chapters 100 power stones = 2 chapters

The Miller family had a troublemaker in the family. Her name was Amelia Miller. Her mother died in childbirth when she was born. Her stepmother fell off a flight of stairs while pregnant and died. Amelia's father punished her by making her face the wall in the attic. The attic was dark and humid, and there was no sunlight at all. Nobody brought her food, and Amelia thought she might very well die there. Moments before her death, she dialed a number that her mother had told her before she passed away. After she hung up, there were rumbling sounds all around her. The Miller family's residence was surrounded by a group of bodyguards dressed in black. Eight men got out of their cars, each with a different aura. They went directly to the attic. The man who led them went down on one knee and held Amelia, unconscious, in his arms. He had a solemn expression on his face. "The Miller family needs to go bankrupt." After sleeping the entire night, Amelia woke up to find that her father was bankrupt. Her family members were all homeless. Meanwhile, she... She had eight uncles and a kind grandfather who loved her dearly. Amelia's father regretted what he did, and he was unwilling to accept his fate. So what if Amelia was living a good life now? She was still the troublemaker who got her mother killed and her father bankrupt! Little did he know, after Amelia returned to her uncle's house, their luck only seemed to improve. Even her bedridden grandmother could now get out of bed and dance in the square! Finally, a god-like man claimed to be her father. He pampered her to the point where the entire world became envious of her.

After suffering a debilitating stroke that left him in a vegetative state, the once-indispensable genius writer, Kwon Eugene, finds himself in a startling situation. Inexplicably, he regresses back to his high school years in the United States. With the memories of his past accomplishments, including topping worldwide bestseller lists, he begins to wonder if the challenges of his teenage years might now seem easier in comparison. As he navigates this unexpected journey through time, Eugene is faced with the opportunity to rewrite his life’s story in ways he never imagined.

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come join oodami as he Starts a new chapter of his life in a library his grandma left him but one night a mysterious man appeared in his library from a lamp? how the hell?! oodami must get to the bottom of this wanna join him? and figure out what's gonna happen to herit town? check it out !

Everything was well until an idiot newbee caused trouble in a dungeon! Whispers of Forgotten Gods and Goddesses! Which is Good and which are Evil? Their Roles reversed are ment to be undone! But can the new Saintess of a Forgotten Goddess make a change as she comes to terms with the Condition of being a Saitess of the Weave Of Souls! But what happened Before was far from a typical transition! Can you marry a Forgotten God if they are not Bound by the Universal Rules?