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Lethal Gold

I turned away, trying to push past the suffocating madness that seemed to close in around me. Coughlan’s voice followed me, calm but unyielding. “You can run, Volcan, but you can’t hide. This city has a way of pulling its children back — whether they want it or not.” I glanced over my shoulder. His hollow eye seemed to pierce right through me. “Remember, your blood isn’t just a weapon. It’s a key. And soon, you’ll understand why.” With that, he melted back into the shadows, leaving me alone with the cold night and questions I wasn’t ready to face. I shakily took a breath, the cold edge of curiosity slicing through my panic. Pulling a small knife from my pocket, I pressed the blade against my palm, wincing as it nicked the skin. A bead of blood welled up, shimmering faintly under the pale moonlight — a soft, oceanic blue glow pulsing from within. I stared, heart pounding, as the glowing droplet hovered a moment before dripping onto the cracked pavement. Where it touched, the ground seemed to hiss, steam rising as if burned by some unseen fire. My breath hitched. This wasn’t just a dream. This was real. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________----- Some people excel at keeping secrets, others fail at concealing them completely. Volcan Blipe,a haunted middle aged man, has the worst of them. After an unexpected unfolding of events, Coughlan Ittanye, a power repressed city administrator, discovers the potential of Volcan’s blood- which can possibly eradicate the plague disease that has been turning humans into flesh eating monsters. When he tracks down Volcan and offers him a deal he cannot refuse as an illegitimate in Belandion city-city identities and protection in exchange for vials of Volcan’s blood, Volcan initially refuses, but eventually concedes. But things don’t stay the same. Unintentionally, their mutual transaction based on professionalism gets noticed by the underground societies,and one in particular-the Black Oxide gang Amid the budding relationship with the younger city administrator and his desire to live a normal life, Volcan can no longer afford not to bleed if he wants to survive.
HsuanGene · 3K Views

Of Flames and Gold

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!
QuillMistress · 436.1K Views

Fractured Star

When ex-marine twins Miller and Myers return to the estate they swore never to see again, they find their childhood home gutted of every memory of their late mother — and their little sister, Star, locked away in a private institution. Angelica, their cunning stepmother, and Chad, her predatory son, insist Star is unstable and needs permanent care. All they require is Miller and Myers’ signatures to seize the fortune their mother left behind. But the brothers refuse to sign anything until they see Star for themselves. With them is Roman, their closest friend and partner in their elite security firm — a man who owes them everything and trusts them with his life. Roman’s never met Star, but through the stories and old photos, he feels an unexpected pull — a protective instinct that runs deeper than blood. At Rosewood Haven, they find Star fragile but not broken, her spirit dimmed yet still burning beneath the weight of betrayal. As Roman fights to keep her safe from those who would cage or use her, he finds his fierce loyalty transforming into something he’s never allowed himself to feel: love. In a house steeped in secrets, greed, and cruelty, Star becomes the heart of a war that threatens to destroy them all. And Roman will stop at nothing — not even crossing lines he once swore to uphold — to shield her from the monsters wearing family names. Because sometimes salvation isn’t gentle. Sometimes it comes with bruised knuckles, whispered promises in the dark, and a love born from ashes.
Lori_Grata · 569 Views

The Pup Star

Della Draven, the beautiful twin sister of Snow Moon’s Alpha heir, seemed untouchable. It was no secret that she would give herself only to her fated mate, the one who would complete her, the other half of her soul. When Della discovers that she is pregnant, she is shocked to her very core. She knows that she did not give herself willingly, and even her own mother seems to think she should take a pill and forget all about what she can’t remember. Her pregnancy will paint a target on the status of her family, threatening to rob her brother of the role he has trained for his whole life, and making her the subject of public ridicule and shame. Della refuses to accept that there is only one way out of the situation she has been forced in to, and she cannot deny the bond she feels with the pup growing inside of her, regardless of how he got there. Never one to back down from a fight, she decides that she will do whatever it takes to bring HER pup into the world, even if it means leaving behind the only home she has ever known. After a cruel rejection, her heart and spirit could have broken completely, but it only strengthens her resolve. She will leave behind almost everything to start a new life, one where her pup will be loved and celebrated. She will leave the world of werewolves to live as a human. She can’t help but worry that the past will rear it’s ugly head and threaten the happiness she has built, especially when her mate finds her and she finds out his true identity. The web surrounding the truth unravels, threatening to shake the very foundation of werewolf society. As Della and her family are pulled into a dangerous game, her son’s musical talent propels him into the spotlight of the human music scene. As his fame grows, so do the threats to Della’s family, and to werewolves everywhere. Will her son be the one to bring peace among humans and werewolves, to bring much needed change to werewolf society, or will his truth start a war? All Della can do now is hope that the world is ready for the truth, because it is coming, whether they are ready or not. Full of twists and turns, this story churns faster and faster towards an epic revelation that will change the world as everyone knows it. check out my official author site on Facebook, dianefosterunofficial. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Q68L2hLTA/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Diane_Foster · 49.5K Views

Into the stars

It all began in the grim aftermath of a devastating mech war on the desolate planet Virelia-7. The battlefield stretches endlessly beneath twin suns, littered with the ruined remains of massive mechanical titans and fallen warriors. Amid this vast graveyard of steel and death, a lone 15-year-old boy awakens—injured, disoriented, and alone. His body is battered, his clothes tattered, and his memory is gone. He doesn’t know his name, where he came from, or what side he fought for. All he remembers is the sky. Around him, war machines lie shattered, their pilots still strapped in their death positions. Clan insignias—the lion’s head torn in half and the twin-bladed wing—decorate broken steel, but they mean nothing to him. He wanders the wreckage in confusion, haunted by the stillness of it all, until hunger drives him into action. Strange scavenger creatures called Black Ravines pick at the corpses. Birdlike in shape but entirely alien, with bone-hooked limbs and oily feathers, they feast on the dead without fear. Desperate, the boy tries to hunt one but fails. On instinct, he plays dead, and when one comes close, he kills it with a shard of mech metal and devours it raw, choking through nausea to survive. Unbeknownst to him, his mind is fractured into three entities:1) The Amnesiac Self – the current version of him, living moment to moment on raw survival instinct. 2) The Aggressive Voice – violent, impulsive, and bloodthirsty. It tempts him to surrender control for power. 3) The Calculative Voice – cold, brilliant, and tactical. It watches from within, feeding him strategic thoughts and survival data when he’s close to death.
Adu_Wisdom · 1.5K Views
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