Hey Santa Claus

They called it The Rot. An insidious plague that crept into every corner of Santa Catha, dragging the lives of its people into ruin. Fear and despair ruled the hearts of those who had not yet succumbed, as the sickness slipped through the streets like the shadow of an eclipse—slow, relentless, and suffocating. Yet the faith of the townspeople endured, upheld by the king’s promise: the arrival of brave doctors who would pull them back from the brink of damnation. But with each passing day, the line between hope and resignation blurred, as Santa Catha sank deeper into a desperate struggle against the darkness that devoured and rotted its people from within.

"Hey, have you ever heard of the lunatic roaming around the tower?" "Are you kidding me? Who haven't heard of him yet!?" "Hey hey, are you talking about... that person?" Interesting news travels even faster than light, especially regarding the mysterious figure that everyone in the Ethereal Tower is curious about, the lunatic ascender whom thoughts and deeds are so off-place that even the greatest among them just couldn't grasp his intent, almost as if he is ascending a completely different tower than them. While everyone in the tower talks about the lunatic who lurks on each tower's floor more than he is supposed to, the person they are talking about just goes on his merry way to collecting treasures he wants, and while the world is talking about him. "Come on, give me some luck, maybe roll the hundred times multiplier again..." He's sitting while rubbing his palm together, gambling on something that will make everyone faint.

He wakes up in a body that isn't his. With no clear memories. No magic. No bearings. He was once known as John Clain, the greatest of all exorcists. Today, they call him Claus Bloodfall. Between shattered memories, broken visions, and forgotten scars, he must uncover who he has become—and why he survived… …But above all, he must find out what happened to Sandra, the woman he loved… and perhaps lost forever. This body isn’t his. This life isn’t either. But somewhere in the darkness, the truth awaits. And it is anything but human.

"Tank!" The cry of "Tank!" ripped through the air, cutting through the chaos of gunfire and explosions like a chilling gust of wind. Panic gripped the soldiers in the trenches as the ominous presence of a tank loomed on the battlefield. Fellow soldiers, their voices filled with urgency, shouted a stark warning to their comrades. The news of the tank's arrival sent shockwaves through the already tense atmosphere. The cramped confines of the trenches offered little protection against the formidable metal beast that threatened to roll over everything in its path. Desperation etched on their faces, David's friends raised their voices above the cacophony, urging everyone to make a choice - retreat to safety or face the enemy head-on. They buzzed with the urgent decision that each soldier had to make in the blink of an eye.

Na noite de 4 de abril de 2015, às 23h50, Miriam Frontez, 36 anos, foi encontrada em chamas no quintal de casa — se debatendo, gritando, até virar carvão humano. A perícia concluiu: combustão humana espontânea. Soa como fantasia, né? Mas Santas Graças tem um histórico estranho. Aquela não foi a primeira vez que alguém virou churrasco do nada. A polícia travou. A cidade engoliu seco. E a família — rica, poderosa e desesperada — resolveu buscar outro tipo de resposta. Foi aí que me chamaram. Karen e Kenny Frontez, filhos de Miriam e Juan Frontez. Crianças quebradas de um jeito que dinheiro não conserta. Só a verdade. E eu? Bom, eu só queria pagar o aluguel. Mas depois de alguns dias naquela cidade maldita… a coisa mudou de figura. Eu sou o Detetive Dude. E estes são os meus relatos sobre o infernal caso de Santas Graças.

"You make me mad, get on my nerves and what not, by your those chaotic antics, what are you, 5? Keeping on jumping around the whole company like a monkey." Tan said and huffed angrily. "Who are you calling a monkey? Huh!! What do you think you are, huh? Why should I stop my actions? Atleast my actions bring a smile on people's faces and look at yourself, always shouting and scaring everyone." Jennifer too, huffed angrily and left her boss' cabin stomping her feet. Tan, a man with bossy attitude, who always focuses on what will happen in future VS Jennifer, a carefree girl, who loves to live every second of her life happily. A story of a chaotic girl and a cold hearted man, whom everyone feared. What will happen when these two completely different worlds collide. Will it cause an Earthquake or will it result into a beautiful story. Not what we see is always true, not everyone who we think is happy is actually happy, not every rich person has everything that a person needs to be alive. "N-no, you can't leave me! Keep your eyes open, Tan! For god's sake, keep your eyes open." Jennifer cried holding Tan in her arms. "F-First s-say you love me." Tan said with a shaking voice. "I l-love you, please be with me, you have to breath, for me. I promise, I'll never leave you again. Please, I beg you." Will this story have a "they lived happily ever after." Ending OR a "not every story have a happy ending." Ending Read to know.

Josh Andriano, seorang fotografer muda, telah mencintai Windy Alisha sejak SMA. Selama bertahun-tahun, ia mencintai Windy dengan tulus; menjadi bahu untuk bersandar, menjadi tempat untuk Windy pulang tanpa diminta. Jadi, ketika Windy akhirnya menerima cintanya, Josh langsung merasa bahwa dunianya telah menjadi utuh. Namun, tiga bulan kemudian, Windy mengakhiri hubungan mereka. Alasannya simpel: Windy ternyata menjalin hubungan dengan pria lain di belakangnya dan kini telah bertunangan dengan pria itu. Josh hancur. Hidupnya kehilangan warna, kehilangan arah...sebab selama ini, pusat dari hidupnya adalah Windy. Cinta yang ia bangun dengan tulus justru berakhir dengan pengkhianatan. Sampai akhirnya, sahabatnya mengenalkannya kepada seorang model bernama Keisha Nathalie untuk menjadi 'objek' dalam proyek fotografi terbarunya. Melalui lensa itulah, Josh menemukan sesuatu yang tak pernah ia sangka: seseorang yang begitu ringan untuk dicintai. Keisha bukan Windy. Ia tidak rumit, tidak penuh tuntutan, tidak bermain dengan perasaan. Ia jujur, santai, cantik, dan terasa...mudah. Dengan Keisha, segalanya mengalir tanpa beban, tanpa teka-teki, tanpa luka. Untuk pertama kalinya, Josh mulai bertanya pada dirinya sendiri: "Apakah cinta memang harus serumit itu?" Lalu, di balik setiap jepretan, Josh perlahan menemukan jawabannya. Kadang, cinta sejati tidak datang dalam bentuk yang penuh gejolak. Kadang, ia datang dengan sederhana. Melalui lensa. Melalui senyuman baru. Melalui seseorang...yang membuatmu merasa pulang.

Fae hanya menginginkan kehidupan yang tenang. Namun, segalanya berubah ketika seorang pemuda berambut oranye tiba-tiba pindah ke sebelah rumahnya. Pertemuan pertama mereka jauh dari kata menyenangkan. Tanpa alasan yang jelas, pemuda itu menyemprot wajah Fae dengan air saat ia sedang menjemur pakaian, lalu tertawa dan berkata dengan santai: "Salam kenal, tetangga baru. Oh, ya, tadi aku lihat ada tanktop berwarna pink. Punyamu, ya?" Sungguh menyebalkan! Lagi pula, mengapa rambutnya bisa berwarna oranye? Oranye, lho! Memangnya dia idol? Hal yang lebih mengejutkannya lagi adalah: keesokan paginya, pemuda itu muncul di kelasnya dan memperkenalkan diri dengan senyuman lebar: "Hai. Perkenalkan, namaku Riel Orion. Panggil aku Riel, ya. Oh ya, aku bertetangga dengan Fae. Salam kenal." Siaaal! Sejak saat itu, Riel hadir dalam hidup Fae bak badai kecil yang cerah; penuh canda, rayuan tak masuk akal, dan senyuman yang sulit diabaikan. Ia terlalu ramah, terlalu menyenangkan, dan terlalu mudah untuk disukai. Namun, di balik segala kelucuannya itu, tersimpan sesuatu yang tak pernah benar-benar ia ungkapkan. Seiring waktu berlalu, Fae pun sadar. Ternyata, beberapa pertemuan hanya singgah sekali dalam hidup...dan tak pernah kembali.

Hey , If there is someone reading this novel then let me know. because I don't wanna write something which is going to be in the bin. With gratitude, – The Author

He become great and gained the tittle " Prince of Combat" through his excellent upbringing and family background... She was an orphaned taken in reluctantly and achieve top ranks through her sheer perseverance only to be dragged down by her bias Master... The first time they meet, they dueled. He was fascinated by her cold and merciless fighting techniques... She scorned him for his excellent techniques that can only learned from the elites which cost millions of dollars to even glimpse... The moment her knife left a cut on his face sealed their fate to be together.

en un mundo que se enfrenta a las consecuencias de una gran guerra entre demonios y dioses, y humanos con superpoderes que tratan de detener esta guerra, Yang Taylor un joven repartidor que oculta mucho misterios trata de vivir una vida normal, podrá conseguirlo en un mundo que está al borde de reiniciar la guerra Santa.

Cauã Maranhão, a 37-year-old doctor from the Lower Amazon - Santarém, Pará - grew up between riverbanks and enchantments. The son of an Indigenous father and a riverside mother, he was raised in a community where life was woven between the visible and the invisible, between human medicine and the whispers of the dead. Since birth, he has carried the sensitivity to see and feel what others ignore. Little by little, he learned to balance two worlds - the physical and the spiritual - with a quiet sense of duty, never romanticizing the burden of being a bridge. Now living in Belém for the past four years, he splits his time between providing medical care to vulnerable communities and investigating supernatural phenomena that accumulate in the forgotten corners of the city. But nothing prepares him for the return of death's voices when he steps inside the old Santa Casa de Misericórdia - a deactivated hospital where children still cry out for help. And it is there that he meets Michel W. Lacerda - a criminal lawyer, elegant, skeptical, and haunted for as long as he can remember. Michel tries to control what he doesn't understand with sarcasm, medication, and distance. But upon meeting Cauã, he realizes that what he's always tried to silence may, in fact, need to be heard. There is something about the doctor - his steady presence, his peculiar way of existing in the world, his silences heavy with meaning - that draws Michel in and disarms him. Together, they embark on an investigation that involves entities trapped between worlds, forgotten rituals, and the marks left behind by lives cut short. As they uncover the past of Santa Casa, an unexpected bond begins to form between them. Cauã tries to maintain focus and boundaries - he's always needed structure to avoid losing himself to chaos - but Michel is not the kind to accept closed doors for long.

Yang Changtian never thought that he'd lose a constant in his life, his long-time friend Hei Jingyou is attacked by some unknown assailants and disappears along with her master. The only indicator left of the struggle is a mysterious and enigmatic tiger token. 20 years later, while everyone is moving on. Yang Changtian still feels deep in his heart that she's still in this world. But unbeknownst to him, Hei Jingyou is always by his side, hidden in the shadows, helping him just as she did before. But why is she hiding? With Yang Changtian, let's embark on a journey to unravel the truth about the mysterious organisation that attacked Hei Jingyou. And let us also witness a story of ultimate devotion and love. Just a small introduction , all the characters in this book are cultivators , and they have some power , hence they're life span is different from that of a normal human. They lifespans are around 400 - 500. And considering that logic , at the start of the story the main characters are around 68 years old , in normal human age that would be around 29 or so.

Il se réveille dans un corps qui n’est pas le sien. Sans souvenirs clairs. Sans magie. Sans repères. Autrefois, il s’appelait John Clain, le plus grand des exorcistes. Aujourd’hui, on l’appelle Claus Bloodfall. Entre fragments de mémoire, visions brisées et cicatrices oubliées, il devra comprendre qui il est devenu, pourquoi il a survécu… …et surtout ce qu’il est arrivé à Sandra, la femme qu’il a aimée, et peut-être perdue à jamais. Ce corps n’est pas le sien. Cette vie non plus. Mais quelque part dans les ténèbres, la vérité l’attend. Et elle n’a rien d’humain.

A ‘rancher’ on Facebook convinced me to invest my crop earnings in a fake Agri-crypto platform. It started when this person, claiming to be a rancher, messaged me out of the blue. He told me about a new agricultural cryptocurrency that supposedly allowed farmers like me to multiply our income by investing in digital tokens linked to crops and farm products. The platform looked convincing, with testimonials from other supposed users and documents that seemed official. After several conversations and reassurances, I decided to trust him and invested $180,000 USDC, hoping to grow my savings beyond what traditional farming could offer. At first, everything seemed fine, but soon after, the website became unresponsive, and my funds were locked inside the platform. I tried repeatedly to contact their support team, but my messages went unanswered or received generic replies. It quickly became clear that I had been scammed. I felt helpless and overwhelmed, unsure if I would ever see my money again. I started searching online for help and came across RAPID DIGITAL RECOVERY. Their website promised to assist people who lost cryptocurrency in scams like mine. I decided to reach out, and their team responded quickly. They listened carefully to my story and assured me they would do everything possible to recover my funds. For four long days, RAPID DIGITAL RECOVERY worked nonstop. They tracked the flow of my USDC on the blockchain, identified where the funds were stuck, and communicated with different intermediaries who had control over the assets. Their persistence and thorough approach impressed me. Finally, thanks to their efforts, they were able to recover all of my lost cryptocurrency. I’m incredibly grateful to RAPID DIGITAL RECOVERY for their dedication and support during this stressful time. Without their help, I would have lost everything. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, I highly recommend contacting RAPID DIGITAL RECOVERY. They really know how to get your cryptocurrency back. REACH OUT TO THEM VIA: WhatSapp: +1 4 1 4 8 0 7 1 4 8 5 Email: rapid digital recovery (@) execs. com Telegram: https: // t. me/ Rapid digital recovery519

[IMPORTANT NOTICE] This story has been removed due to publishing rights under Amazon KDP Select. Thank you for supporting this work since its early drafts. Dominance of Veiled Heart: Book 1 is now exclusively available on Amazon. Another isekai? Yeah, but this time... no cheats, no allies, and definitely no plot armor. I ended up in the middle of a war—no magic, no noble lineage, not even the perks of being a maid. Worse? I’m a captive, disguised as a man, and if they discover the truth, I'm dead. Survival isn’t just about staying alive. It’s about outwitting warriors, scheming nobles, and staying one step ahead of power-hungry royals. If I fail, I become their pawn, or worse their enemy. If I'm stuck in this world, I'll do more than survive—I'll dominate.

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In the mystical realm of Atlanvenia, Princess Penelope, a beautiful and enigmatic young woman, is locked away in a castle deep within the forest. Unbeknownst to her, her blood holds a rare and powerful secret, coveted by supernatural beings. Her parents, the rulers of Atlanvenia, have made a pact with the vampire kingdom of Vampdom to protect their kingdom from enemies, sealing Penelope's fate in a marriage with Kael, the vampire prince who has been secretly watching over her. However, Penelope's life takes a dramatic turn when she attempts to escape and is kidnapped by Ryak, a vampire who craves her blood and beauty. As Ryan's captive, Penelope faces maltreatment at the hands of Ryak's girlfriend, Ivy, who grows increasingly jealous of Penelope's allure. Eventually, Ivy sells Penelope to a group of vampires, but Penelope manages to escape, only to be rescued by an old couple living in the forest. The couple's son, Harry, a vampire, takes a particular interest in Penelope and falls deeply in love with her. However, he reveals to her that his parents are harboring her as a source of food for him, prompting the two to escape together. As Penelope navigates her complicated relationships with Kael, Ryan, and Harry, she begins to uncover the truth about her identity and the power of her blood. In a world where blood is power, one princess's fate will ignite a centuries-old war between love, loyalty, and the shadows that crave her. Will Penelope succumb to the darkness or unleash a power within herself, defying the fate chosen for her?

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Berpenampilan lugu namun sebenarnya pengacara yang licik Omega (gong) x Petugas polisi yang lembut dan jujur ​​Alpha (shou) Pertemuan pertama Nie Zihang dan Yu Jingxuan terjadi di kantor polisi pada larut malam. Karena kekasih omeganya telah berselingkuh dengan alpha, dia melemparkan bola ekstrak feromon pekat ke dalam restoran hot pot yang penuh sesak. Dia harus memberi tahu kekasihnya bahwa semua alfa adalah hewan liar yang tidak bisa membedakan teman dan musuh saat mereka merasakan feromon. Ceritanya diakhiri dengan dia diinterogasi oleh seorang petugas polisi yang, meskipun suaranya lembut dan wajahnya mungil, ternyata dia juga seorang alpha. "Tuan Nie, sebagai pengacara, bukankah menurutmu melanggar hukum dengan sengaja itu buruk?” Alpha bertanya padanya. Nie Zihang dengan santai melemparkan rekaman video kejadian tersebut sambil tersenyum. “Sesuai UU Perlindungan ABO, tindakanku sah sebagai pembelaan diri. Petugas Yu, kau tidak boleh menunjukkan sikap pilih kasih yang tidak berprinsip kepada orang yang melakukan kesalahan hanya karena dia seorang alpha, oke?" Sang alpha dengan sopan melepaskannya. Dia berasumsi masalahnya sudah selesai hingga keesokan harinya, ketika seseorang yang dikenalnya tiba di firma hukum tersebut. Yu Jingxuan yang berpakaian santai memasuki kantornya dan merenung, “Tuan Nie memiliki rasa permusuhan yang kuat terhadap alpha. Apakah kau keberatan jika aku meminta bantuanmu untuk menggugat mantan pacar? Aku ingin reputasinya turun.” Nie Zihang mengangkat alisnya. "Oh? Informasi lebih lanjut akan sangat kami hargai.” Baru kemudian dia mengetahui bahwa Yu Jingxuan juga terlibat dalam hubungan AA. Mantan pacarnya juga pernah selingkuh dengan omega. Karena AO adalah jalan yang benar, kenapa kita tidak mencobanya? Bagaimanapun, jenis kelaminnya juga bertepatan.

"La Podredumbre" La llamaban. Una plaga insidiosa que se infiltraba en cada rincón de Santa Catha, arrastrando consigo las vidas de los habitantes. El miedo y la desesperación gobernaban las almas de quienes aún no habían sucumbido, mientras la enfermedad se deslizaba por las calles como la sombra de un eclipse, lenta, implacable y sofocante. Sin embargo, la fe de los habitantes resistía, sostenida por la promesa del rey: la llegada de valientes doctores que salvarían al pueblo de aquel abismo infernal. Pero con cada día que pasaba, la línea entre la esperanza y la resignación se volvía más tenue, mientras Santa Catha se hundía en una lucha desesperada contra la oscuridad que devoraba y podría a sus habitantes.

When seventeen-year-old Lily Hart moves from New Jersey to Stockholm, she expects culture shock—not heart shock. Between adjusting to a new school, fitting into her mom’s blended family, and learning the unspoken rules of an elite social circle, Lily’s world is turned upside down. Then she meets Jaden—her stepbrother Ezra’s best friend. He’s charming, mysterious, and completely off-limits. Especially since he has a girlfriend… and especially because that girlfriend, Brielle, has already marked her territory. But Jaden doesn’t follow the rules. And the more time Lily spends with him, the more the lines blur between right and wrong, crush and code. As friendships tangle, secrets unravel, and emotions ignite, Lily must decide: Is Jaden worth the risk? Or will stepping into his world leave her burned? In a world where loyalty is currency and love is a gamble, Lily’s heart might just be the cost of playing the game.

Mainnya santai, tapi feel-nya dapet banget!

17 year old Yuru Santae stumbles across a strange black orb that shuts down his body and leads to his death and Transmigration into another world. [slow start]

This a story about many things, but most importantly about a young boy and his friends who gained great power from a fictional element. Now, they must learn to control their abilities for the defence of themselves and their beloved country against the forces of both evil and misguidedness. Through trials and tests, they shall define themselves and fight for what they believe in.

Di dunia aristokrasi dan sihir, Leonhardt Arvandir tumbuh sebagai putra bungsu dari keluarga bangsawan paling berpengaruh di benua. Terlahir dalam kemewahan dan kehormatan, hidupnya tampak sempurna—namun di balik mata malas dan langkah santainya, tersembunyi sesuatu yang jauh lebih gelap. Saat memasuki Akademi Lumivale Arcanis, tempat di mana darah biru dan rakyat jelata berdiri sejajar, ia memulai perjalanan yang penuh intrik, ujian kekuatan, dan kebangkitan masa lalu. Mimpi-mimpi aneh mulai menghantuinya—mimpi tentang tahta kegelapan, kehancuran, dan kekuatan iblis purba yang pernah mengguncang dunia. Ketika ujian sihir membawanya ke garis depan sebagai murid elite, dan pertemuan kembali dengan teman masa kecilnya membuka luka lama, Leonhardt mulai sadar—ia bukan hanya pewaris nama Arvandir, tetapi juga jiwa dari sesuatu yang jauh lebih besar: sang Raja Iblis yang bereinkarnasi. Akankah ia membiarkan dunia tahu siapa dirinya sebenarnya? Ataukah warisan kegelapan itu akan membawanya menentang takdir yang dituliskan?

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