Eli Valley

At 28, Clara Hayes has mastered the art of wearing masks. To her colleagues, she’s the perpetually cheerful graphic designer who never misses a deadline. To her overbearing mother, she’s the dutiful daughter hiding her anxiety behind polished smiles. To the world, she’s a woman who “has it all together”—except she’s crumbling inside. Clara’s life unravels during a corporate presentation where a panic attack strips her façade raw. Humiliated and exhausted, she flees to a quiet coastal town, renting a cottage owned by an eccentric, free-spirited potter named Marisol. There, Clara stumbles upon a dusty journal in the attic, its pages filled with haunting sketches and anonymous confessions from a woman who once lived there decades earlier. The entries mirror Clara’s own suffocating duality: “I paint myself in colors the world approves of, but my soul is a grayscale.” As Clara tentatively befriends Marisol and a reclusive widower, Eli, who runs the town’s crumbling bookstore, she begins confronting the lies she’s told herself for years. Through their unconventional guidance—and the journal’s cryptic wisdom—she starts shedding her masks one by one. But vulnerability comes at a cost: her corporate career teeters, her mother’s disapproval intensifies, and a buried trauma from her teenage years resurfaces, threatening to drown her newfound courage. When Clara’s raw, unfiltered artwork—created in secret—goes viral, she faces a choice: return to the safety of her old illusions or step into the terrifying freedom of living unapologetically. But the journal hides a final secret, linking Clara’s journey to the cottage’s mysterious past, forcing her to question whether true authenticity is a rebellion… or a homecoming.

In a world where magic and technology intertwine, where gods walk among mortals and celestial forces dictate the fate of civilizations, Elian Drayven stands as an anomaly—an enigma hidden in plain sight. Born with magic powerful enough to rival the gods themselves, his abilities remain locked behind an intricate system, demanding growth and mastery before he can wield his full potential. Raised in the futuristic city of Elyndria, Elian is a student at Astralis Academy, a prestigious institution that molds the strongest warriors and spellcasters. Yet, unbeknownst to his peers, he harbors a secret that could shake the foundations of the world. Only Eve, his ever-present AI companion, knows the truth: Elian is more than just a prodigy—he is a threat to the very balance of power. When a sudden surge of uncontrolled energy draws the attention of the Celestial Sanctum, an elite governing force that monitors magical anomalies, Elian finds himself on the precipice of discovery. As factions within Elyndria mobilize to uncover the source of this mysterious disturbance, powerful figures begin to take notice—some seeking to eliminate him, others eager to use him as a weapon. Haunted by the remnants of a past war that claimed his parents, pursued by forces that seek to either control or destroy him, Elian must navigate a treacherous path filled with ancient secrets, deadly adversaries, and an unfolding prophecy that ties his fate to the forgotten history of the gods. As he levels up and unlocks the dormant powers within him, Elian must decide: will he remain hidden in the shadows, or will he rise and forge his own legend—one that defies both fate and the gods themselves? ---

Imagination was the eye of the soul, the beginning of creation. Despite her immense power, the Supreme Goddess of Mysterious Origin had to seal herself after saving the world from the threat of destruction. However, she was sent to another world by the universe's will. Ely was a girl suffering from partial memory loss. She was known as the shrine priestess of the Sacred Mountain. One day, she received the holy mission to unseal her Goddess Master. She got her priorities straight. However... The pets she adopted became the Demon Kings, capable of suppressing the world. The tree she planted became the World Tree, forming a bridge between heaven and earth. The passerby who received enlightenment from her became the Sage who led the entire generation. The disciples she nurtured became bigshots known across the three worlds. When she looked back... The street painter who pestered her for her handicrafts and paintings turned out to be a God. The young priestess she recruited was actually the number one saintess from the Divine World. She was known as the holy saintess. Yet, she still referred to herself as a mortal.

Born as the fifth son of a Duke, Rex Grimes. Though he was the youngest, he was the toughest contender to the first son of the Grimes, the hope of the Grimes also titled as once in a millennium genius. Will he be able to fight his way out. Maybe not. Facing an unfortunate accident in which he lost all of his cultivation. All his hopes and dreams were lost. {The train has arrived at Valmere Valley} Deciding to go back to his childhood warmth. Rest was the best cure but it seems that there was still a way for him. [Gacha Wheel] [Insufficient points] 'How do I gain points' [Please Get wives and practice the art of love and creation of life] [Only Ying and Yang will give birth the to creation of points]

Ash Ketchum having placed third at the "Lily of the Valley" Tournament, the Sinnoh League. He was contemplating his next moves when he mysteriously passed away in his sleep. Simultaneously in a separate timeline Ash has just won the Pokemon World Coronation Series and is contemplating his next moves. When disaster strikes and he is gunned down by a freshly escaped Hunter J. Arceus has decided to give Ash another chance to succeed. Join Ash as he takes over his already in progress life, with skills and memories beyond his years. Ash will awaken at the end of his Sinnoh League Journey to take on his life again. Meeting his old pokemon and catching new friends along the way.

Elian Volkov, a world-renowned model and actor with striking emerald-green eyes, has everything-fame, fortune, and admirers across the globe. But beneath the glitz and glamour, he longs for the one person who once made his world feel real: Taro Fujimura, his childhood best friend from Japan. Years have passed without contact, but Elian never forgot their bond. Determined to reunite, he travels to Japan unannounced, showing up at Taro's doorstep with nothing but memories and a hopeful heart. Taro, now a hardworking manager at a small branch of an international company, has built a modest but stable life with his mother and sister. The sudden reappearance of Elian-a man who now belongs to an entirely different world-shakes him to his core. As he struggles to process their reunion, lingering emotions and unspoken words from the past resurface, challenging everything he thought he had moved on from. However, Elian's return does not go unnoticed. A powerful billionaire with haunting ruby-red eyes, obsessed with claiming Elian as his own, watches from the shadows. With wealth, influence, and a dangerous level of obsession, he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep Elian by his side-even if it means tearing him away from Taro once again. As love, desire, and obsession intertwine, Elian finds himself caught between two forces: the warmth of a long-lost friendship that could bloom into something more and the intoxicating pull of a man who refuses to let him go. In a world where love can be both a treasure and a curse, will Elian follow his heart, or will the past and present collide, leading to a fate neither of them expected? Toxic Gems is a story of rekindled bonds, dangerous attraction, and the fine line between love and possession.

Noah, a shy 15-year-old, has always felt a quiet presence in his life, hearing a voice that once told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” But as he starts high school in a new country, doubt creeps in, and he begins questioning his faith. Is God still with him? In his journey through uncertainty, Noah opens up to his friend Eli, whose steady faith helps him realize that faith isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about seeking, trusting, and finding God in the small moments of everyday life. As Noah learns to embrace the process of searching, he discovers that faith isn’t perfect, but it’s real. Through doubt, kindness, and perseverance, he finds peace in the journey—and learns that God is always present, even in the unanswered questions.

19 year old son of Earth's Destiny Hero, Shiro Moji, Ryder Dawn is tasked with a fate only he can complete as one of three Destiny Children. As a sophomore of a top university in Texas, Trinity Valley University, Ryder only wants to live a normal life without the stress of being the hero Earth needs. Once Ryder is ready to confront his fate, his mentor and guardian, Charlotte White, takes him under her wing as the The Ace in her organization, Sanctuary Agency. Their main goal as the agency is to stop the Syndicates once and for all, bringing back the peace Shiro and Karma fought hard to bring to Earth.

Qi Yuan was reborn in the world of mortal cultivation and became a errand disciple of the Yellow Maple Valley. He had five elements of mixed spiritual roots and thought that he had no hope of building a foundation in this life! But he didn't expect that there was a Chaos Cauldron in his mind, which could infinitely breed resources... A pill was put in, and it immediately piled up into a small mountain and overflowed. A thousand-year-old spiritual medicine was put in, and it immediately turned into countless thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. Several years later, Qi Yuan set up a small stall in front of Han Lao Mo and took out countless Palm Heaven Bottles and placed them on it. Han Li frowned and thought to himself: "Oh no, my Palm Heaven Bottle has become a common item!"

Two Destinies. One Fate. A Fight for Freedom. Lily has spent her life searching for answers—about her powers, her past, and the legacy she never asked for. Elis, the Alpha King, is desperate to break the curse that has plagued his bloodline for generations. When their fates entwine under the full moon, they awaken a bond that could either be their salvation or their downfall. To claim their freedom, they must work together—Lily to unlock the truth of her magic, and Elis to break the chains of his curse. But with dark forces determined to keep them bound, will they succeed—or lose themselves in the battle for it?

The secret to feeding a crew of hungry alien pirates? A contract with a demon. Lusac is just a lowly member of a space pirate crew in the civil war-plagued Cinder Rock Galaxy. But everything changes for him one day when the Demon in his fridge offers him a system. Finally, Lusac can level up and unlock new [skills]. The only catch? It’s a cooking system. And [Chef] Lusac has no experience in the kitchen. As Lusac and his crewmates travel along The Astral Highway (a messy network of wormholes connecting the entire galaxy) plundering rich planets and taking on jobs from wealthy clients, will he be able to use his new system to become more than just a decent cook? What To Expect: -Weak to strong MC -Secondary FMC with intersecting storylines -Action interspersed with cozy cooking chapters -A vast, unique galaxy where Humans are NOT the dominant species "Cooking" designates a cooking chapter [V] designates a Varyna chapter Release Schedule: Daily by 13:15 EST For the 10 latest chapters, please visit the official TAH Patreon! patreon.com/Raine3 **This is story is a joint project by Currer, Acton, and Elis Raine. It is also available on Royal Road.**

Leonardo Sylvius, or "Leo," is just a regular guy and a pretty bad hunter with no magical powers. He works at Goja Mart, stuck in a boring routine and feeling the weight of life on his shoulders. He was raised by his grandfather after his parents passed away when he was young, and his grandfather was everything to him. One day, Leo gets the news that his grandfather is dying. Before he passes, the grandfather leaves him an envelope, telling him to open it only when life feels like it's closing in on him. After working for years in the company, Leo finally feels that pressure and decides to open the envelope. To his surprise, his grandfather has left him a farm in Stardale Valley. Leo's life starts to change as he begins to fix up the old farm. He starts farming, taking care of animals, and fishing, discovering talents he never knew he had. As time goes on, he connects with the people in the town, and his story begins to take off, breaking free from the dullness of his old life.

The fantasy adventure began from a life of a girl named Eve Ainsley who seemingly had find ordinary no longer in her grasp. After encountering an unusual entity named Charger and a world above her knowledge known as Elis, she might even discover more about herself. And perhaps even the truth. Note: This is written with journal-style based on Eve's point of view. For that, there will be two perspective where one is written by Eve in a tale and the other is written by script based on actual thing that happened.

A son and mother has moved in to his mother's childhood home in the town of Sunshine Valley. They believed that this will bring them a new opportunity, especially for Scott Smith enrolling in Sunshine High. However, things don't add up as the students as well as the town are being manipulated by its high school making its people act up. Unravel the mysteries and horrors with Scott as he finds the truth about his new high school

Choose Your Own Adventure (Halifax Explosion)

In God's eyes, every being’s first instinct is to yield to Satan’s temptation and taste the fruit of wisdom. Dashing men, gorgeous women, strange golden-armored insects, and rare creatures... Irresistible allure, stirring desires, and greedy gazes... Supernatural strength, ageless beauty, the power to stop time, and absolute control over life and death... Every identity brings a life rich with experiences, every chance encounter sparks intoxicating emotions that captivate the soul. Among them is a clan of vampires blessed with extraordinary gifts, immense power, and unwavering ruthlessness. They are immune to sunlight and can even freeze time itself. Known as the Bloodborne Apollo Clan, they are revered by all. The duke’s only son, a seventh-generation descendant of this mighty bloodline, secluded himself in a remote valley for over a millennium, honing his abilities until he reached the rank of vampire prince. Now, he emerges to explore and conquer the world. Blending the wisdom of ancient civilizations spanning tens of thousands of years with modern advancements, he forges a new era — a timeless dynasty built on the fusion of technology and the power of the vampire race...

The Duke fell in love with his rival kingdom's princess. Their country had been at war for several years after a long time war finally by the lead of Duke Adrian de Mar from the land Sain Marpheros was able to defeat the kingdom of the land named Rosen Vartesa. The princess of the kingdom Rosalind Si Valley was forced to marry the Duke of the kingdom who defeated her kingdom as a peace treaty from the emperor of both countries, neither of them liked the other so they thought before fate played its game. The duke was the most powerful warrior and the princess was the most beautiful woman in the world called The Rose's Favor" Thousands of men want her and yet he resists her. .....read the story to find out their dark romance of love and hate marriage.

2 in 1.

Henry is a young boy with his parents going to his uncles place. His uncle is going through a rough time and there going to Halifax to cheer him up sadly it did'nt go to plan.

In a world where humanity exists only in the present, the fate of mankind hinges on the power of the Judicators—warriors who awaken their Faith and synchronize with powerful beasts to combat the monstrous horrors that emerge from the Thresholds of Judgment. Amari Elian never expected to stand out. Like every other candidate, he hoped to receive a strong Faith ability and bond with a single beast. But when he touches the Altar of Awakening, the impossible happens. He doesn’t just synchronize with one beast. He bonds with two. A jaguar, gifting him monstrous strength. A pistol mantis shrimp, bestowing speed beyond comprehension. And worse—his Faith ability is unlike any other. Plunder. A power that doesn’t grant. A power that steals. Branded as a dangerous anomaly, Amari is thrust into a world of suspicion, secrets, and war. Hunted by those who fear his existence, revered by those who seek his strength—he must uncover the truth behind his powers before he becomes the very thing the Judicators were meant to destroy. But as ancient forces awaken… As the Thresholds of Judgment grow stronger… One question remains: Is he humanity’s last hope… or its greatest threat?

In the heart of a secular kingdom, where noble houses war for power and faith is nothing more than a relic of the past, a single man dares to reshape the world. Ethan Eldrin, heir to a fallen house, should have perished in obscurity. Instead, he rose—not through birthright, not through steel, but through faith. From the quiet valley town of Ravenspire, he founds the Creed of Mandal, a religion of mercy, unity, and salvation—or so the people believe. In truth, Ethan weaves miracles from poison, forges loyalty from fear, and turns faith into a weapon sharper than any blade. With his Holy Knights, his Inquisitors, and his fanatical Ashen Order, he pulls the desperate into his grasp while nobles and kings dismiss him as a mere preacher. But as his influence grows, the great noble houses—Duskbane, Ravencourt, Ironmere—begin to take notice. The ruling House Valcairn, a dynasty built on an iron grip, soon realizes too late that faith is a force they cannot command. By the time they try to crush him, the prophet has already planted his roots deep. What begins as a single temple in Ravenspire will become a kingdom of its own. And from there, an empire. Because Mandal’s light does not guide—it conquers.

Across a lifetime wandering the rivers and lakes, stories of ghostly folklore and mysterious mountain legends have always haunted the whispers of the people. Tales of spectral beings and wilderness deities spread far and wide, as varied as the shadows of the wild. Among these tales exists a rare kind of mystic—one who buries the dead, selects auspicious gravesites, divines fates, unravels celestial secrets, banishes evil spirits, navigates the underworld, and saves souls from calamity. This is the Yin-Yang Master (阴阳先生), a figure straddling the boundary between light and darkness, bound by duty to mediate the realms of the living and the dead. As bizarre events unfold around him, cursed feng shui sites emerge like silent threats, and desperate souls seek his aid, witness how he wields the ancient arts of yin and yang to confront the unknown. From haunted valleys to spectral encounters, follow his path through a world where every step could tip the scales between salvation and ruin…

"A-Anteros, y-you c-can't do this to m-me...." Elion Grimalkin stuttered trying to control his tears that were ready to form a river on his pink cheek's. "Elie, I can do anything I want," Anteros Azurdraycen smirked, evilly. "Don't you d-dare c-come near m-me..." Elion backed away fearing Anteros, his husband who was advancing towards him dangerously with a devilish smile on his lips. "NO! Please let m-me g-go!" Elion screamed. ●・○・●・○・● [Anteros Azurdraycen and Elion Grimalkin were forced to marry each other by their parents who wanted to merge their business to increase the power of their clans. It was a forced arranged marriage between the most powerful Ice dragon clan of "Dragons" and the most popular Maine Coon clan of "Cats"... With no love involved but Elion Grimalkin started developing feelings for the cold-hearted Anteros Azurdraycen. Would Elion be able to melt the frosted ice-cold Anteros's heart? What did Anteros do to Elion for him to scream like that? What happened between them for Anteros to behave like a devil with Elion?] •---------• Author: Hottest Villainess. Published on: 27-07-2024. Status: Ongoing. Genre: Anthropomorphic fantasy, shapeshifters, Mystical world, paranormal, Angst, Melodrama, Romance.

In the tranquil embrace of a quaint town nestled amid verdant valleys and enveloped by whispering woodlands, Keira Menon sought solace from life's tumultuous currents. Little did she anticipate that within the tapestry of the town's seemingly mundane folklore lay a shimmering thread of truth, hidden from the oblivious gaze of the wider world. Branded as myth and legend, the enigmatic yellow orbs that lingered at the forest's edge beckoned her into an unseen realm, forever altering the course of her existence. Amidst the backdrop of a crumbling reality, Keira finds herself ensnared in a web of destiny, entwined with the enigmatic allure of a soulmate yet to be unveiled. As secrets unfurl like delicate petals in the wind, and white lies cast shadows upon the truth, she embarks on a journey fueled by courage and conviction. At its heart lies a tale of clandestine revelations, forbidden encounters, and the mesmerizing gaze of those haunting yellow eyes, weaving a narrative as captivating as it is perilous.

This is gonna be an uncanny-valley/doppelganger novel set in modern times. A man falls asleep and wakes up to the apocalypse. It'll probably be more horror survival in the initial stages and later on some more action mixed in. I only plan to have 2 members in this harem. There will eventually be powers in the world and civilization will be restarted in a way. Honestly, considering my knowledge of myself I'll probably stop before getting to that point. I'll realize I haven't posted a chapter in a while and stress out about it only to think no one probably cares or that it's been so long that I feel my work won't match up to previous chapters and stop. Or maybe it's just a massive amount of procrastination. Cover art isn't mine and was made by Koma440

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

What would you do if the person you raised, turned against you? For that person, you sacrificed your childhood but in the end, they still turned against you. It all began like a dream, a sweet dream to say, then a crack happened but she mended it, then another appeared and she mended it again until it finally broke down. Ely kept the lesson taught by life in the deepest part of her heart. She ran away because she was trying to escape from the truth but she met it again and this time, she lost her innocence, she lost the last bit of humanity she had and she lost the color of her soul and eventually, she submitted herself to the devil who used her gleefully. Silveria, a young King felt his ambitions came first before anything else. He once told a girl, that if he wanted something, he got it and it didn't matter how he got it. He was nicknamed the devil. The devil met this girl who lost the color of her soul and fed on her indifference but soon, he began to thirst for more. Is the devil going to pull her into hell with him or will both find salvation? PS:the cover is not mine so I can take it down if the owner comes by.

In the shadowed valleys of Jianghu, where sects rise and fall on the edge of a blade, one man walks the line between light and darkness. Mo Tianlan is a hero to some, a villain to others, and a mystery to all. Orphaned as a child and raised in the brutal Demon Sect, he knows the world is not ruled by strength alone, but by the stories people believe. When tragedy shatters his fragile peace, he vows to never again be at the mercy of others. Now, as a rising star in the righteous Azure Moon Sect, Mo Tianlan is hailed as “The Celestial Sword”, a warrior who fights for justice and protects the weak. But beneath his gleaming armor lies a darker truth. In the shadows, he is a puppeteer, pulling the strings of power to shape the fate of Jianghu. As war brews between the sects and whispers of a mysterious figure known only as the Shadowed Blade spread, Mo Tianlan finds himself caught in a web of his own making. Loyalties are tested, enemies close in, and the line between ally and adversary blurs. To survive, he must outwit everyone, even himself. The Shadowed Blade is a tale of ambition, deception, and the cost of power. In a world where nothing is as it seems, one question remains: Can a man who controls the shadows ever truly step into the light?

In the forgotten town of Black Hollow, a cursed bookstore holds a secret that defies reality. When Mara and Eli stumble upon its hidden library, they discover that the books within don’t just tell stories—they hold lives. Some books are pristine, their pages filled with vibrant memories. Others are crumbling, their stories fading into nothingness. And some are blank, their owners erased from existence. But the library is no sanctuary. It’s a prison, guarded by the Watcher, a shadowy entity that manipulates the threads of reality. As Mara and Eli delve deeper, they uncover a chilling truth: the library is rewriting history, erasing lives, and trapping souls. Mara gains the ability to read hidden truths, while Eli can restore lost books—but each use comes at a cost. As they unravel the mystery, they realize their own pasts are entwined with the library’s dark purpose. A book with Mara’s name holds the key to her forgotten memories, while Eli’s book reveals a truth he’s desperate to escape. But the Watcher is always watching, and its price for freedom is steep: their souls. In a race against time, Mara and Eli must decide whether to rewrite the past and risk the future, or let the Watcher reshape the world as it sees fit. But in a place where every choice erases someone, can they save themselves without losing each other? *The Library of Lost Souls* is a haunting tale of memory, identity, and the cost of uncovering the truth, perfect for fans of *The Ten Thousand Doors of January* and *The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue*.