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Faze Sway

Things We Don’t Talk About

——— I woke up to fingers running gently through my hair. At first, I thought I was dreaming, until the lullaby began. Low. Melodic. But wrong. It was that same language I'd heard through the walls, the one that makes your stomach twist and your teeth clench. She sat on the edge of my bed, I can’t see her face; it’s swallowed by the dark. But her hand keeps moving, slow and rhythmic, stroking my hair like she’s lulling something else to sleep. Her eyes are half-closed, swaying as she hums that twisted tune. And then I realize— I forgot to turn on my bedroom light before falling asleep. I kept my breathing slow and shallow, pretending to sleep. limbs screaming to move, to run, but something in me knows: Don’t let her know you’re awake. Don’t move. The singing stops. She sniffles. A choked, trembling sob leaks through her lips. She starts crying quietly, like she’s trying not to be heard. Like she’s afraid. “No...” she whispers, her voice cracking like a child’s. “He still dreams like a child… still soft…” I almost convince myself she’s sleep-talking— Until her hand suddenly tangles in my hair and pulls. I flinched and let out a sharp gasp. "Mama—!" She goes still. Her grip loosened… then shifts. Her fingers wrapped tightly around my trembling arms. Her face inches closer. I can smell her breath,..warm, wrong, too close. Her eyes are wide with terror. Her voice shakes as she hisses: “Don’t say anything." "Don’t say a word anymore.” I was too scared to speak. I couldn't even nod. She held me like that for a long, shuddering moment. Her breath was hot and ragged against my cheek. Her hands were too tight, like if she lets go, I’ll vanish. Her eyes darting around the room. Then, like a switch flipping, she goes completely still. "Mom?" I whispered, so softly it barely made a sound. She was at eye level with me. But she wasn't looking at me. She looked past me. Behind me.... No... no. It’s happening AGAIN. . This is not a safe novel. It's a collection of short, self-contained stories, each chapter unraveling a new descent, a different nightmare. Some stories are brief. Others not so. No heroes. No clean endings. Just answers that should have stayed buried. Read alone if you must. But don't say we didn't warn you. Reader Warning: This series contains psychological horror, disturbing imagery, death, and paranormal themes. Reader discretion is advised. Each chapter is a self-contained story, perfect for short, spine-tingling reads.
RongKing · 11.4K Views

The Day They Walked

In 1972, a groundbreaking discovery by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen in genetic engineering, where they created the first transgenic organisms by inserting a resistance gene into an E. coli plasmid, sparked both immense scientific excitement and public backlash. While many hailed it as a monumental step forward, others protested, fearing humanity was "playing God." Amidst this controversy, Jeremy Karlson, a renowned paleontologist, recognized the profound potential of Boyer and Cohen's work. He saw it as a means to achieve something unprecedented: bringing dinosaurs back to life. Jeremy, accompanied by his wealthy step-brother Jake, who offered to fully fund the ambitious project, met with Boyer and Cohen. Jeremy revealed that during an expedition in Alaska, his team had discovered a perfectly preserved, 17,000-year-old juvenile dire wolf with intact organs, from which they successfully extracted degraded DNA. He believed that with Boyer and Cohen's expertise in transgenic technology, they could use this DNA, and by extension, potentially dinosaur DNA, to resurrect extinct creatures. Initially hesitant and skeptical of the audacious proposition, Boyer and Cohen were eventually swayed by Jeremy's unwavering confidence and the sheer magnitude of the idea. With Jake's financial backing and Jeremy's bold vision, they agreed to collaborate. The project, estimated to take four to five years, aimed to apply the nascent field of genetic engineering to the realm of paleontology, promising to reshape the world in an unimaginable way. As they left, Jeremy mused that when their success became public, the world would be irrevocably divided.
Daoist9KZjke · 1.4K Views

Cold or numb

“And what is it about him that still makes you love him?” I asked, sensing I already knew the answer. “Oh, my dear, please try not to hold onto so much resentment for your father. He might—” “Mom!” I interrupted, my voice breaking as a sardonic laugh escaped me. “How can you still find a way to justify his actions? Even if you have some lingering feelings for him, shouldn’t they fade when you think about what he’s done to me? Am I really not as important as the man who has only brought you pain?” My emotions overwhelmed me, and I struggled to hold back my tearsThe silence enveloped us, and I could feel the weight of uncertainty in the air. I couldn't help but wonder what had clouded my mom's judgment, perhaps it was the influence of that man she called her husband. “Mom, I think it's time for you to choose a side,” I said, my voice trembling as I neared the end of my sentence, fully aware that I might never address him that way again. “You can’t keep pretending this is going to work. It’s either me or…him.” “Serena, please, you can't win against your dad. I really think you should drop any thoughts of going against him. He’s not as bad as you believe, dear. Remember, he’s the one who pays for this house and your college tuition. Your clothes and food—all of that is still his responsibility, and he’s meeting those obligations. All I ask is that you finish college, find a job, or better yet, settle down with a good man,” my mom urged, her voice tinged with an earnest desperation as if she were trying to convince not just me but herself. I listened, trying to remain calm, a bittersweet smile crossing my lips as I realized I couldn't back down from my convictions. “Alright, Mom, if you’ve chosen Mr. Andre, that’s your decision. But I won’t be swayed—I’m going to forge my own path, and I hope you’ll understand that when the time comes.” With that, a sense of resolve washed over me, and I braced myself for the future ahead, knowing it would be filled with both challenges and possibilities.
Wisteria_AE · 2K Views

The Tyrant Who Bled For The Heavens

Edit:- I am happy to announce as the author that I have already posted the longer, more detailed version of this story(As I had promised). So, my dear readers, please be sure to visit that version too and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Also please new readers, read the guide first, it will help you. In the fractured world of Eastern cultivation, where powerful sects rule with divine mandates and mortals live beneath the crushing weight of spiritual tyranny, one name has endured centuries of hatred: Yan Zhuo, the Crimson Tyrant. Branded a mass murderer, destroyer of sacred clans, and defiler of Heaven’s Law, his legend is one of cruelty beyond redemption. But when Yue Lian(Lin Xue), a young archaeological cultivator with a thirst for truth, uncovers the forbidden Tomb of Crimson Silence, everything begins to unravel. Within the icy heart of Mount Jueyan, she discovers jade slips bearing the voice and memories of the so-called tyrant—not of a villain, but a martyr. Yan Zhuo was the only cultivator to uncover the celestial truth: that the Heaven Mandate required the mass sacrifice of innocents to keep the realm in balance. Unable to sway the corrupt sects, he chose another path—becoming the villain everyone could unite against. Through bloodshed and false cruelty, he disrupted the Mandate’s rituals, severed ley lines, and sealed the realm from celestial control—at the cost of his own soul. As Yue Lian(Lin Xue) unearths the truth, the cultivation world begins to fracture once more. Old enemies rise, sect leaders tremble, and a new generation begins to question everything they’ve been taught. Through flame, memory, and redemption, the tale of Yan Zhuo resurfaces—not as a tyrant, but as a savior damned by his own mercy. A misunderstood tyrant. A buried truth. A world built on lies. This is the story of the man who bled for the heavens.
Yahya_Hilal · 15.1K Views

After the Divorce, He Married His Ex-Wife's Pop Queen Aunt.

The novel opens with a dramatic scene at the New York City Clerk's Office, where pop diva Amelia Quinn is divorcing her husband, Frank Castle. Amelia blames Frank for the media frenzy and accuses him of being after her money, while Frank maintains his innocence. Their conversation reveals the breakdown of their marriage stemmed from Amelia's soaring career and Frank's perceived mediocrity after hitting a creative block, as well as Amelia's growing closeness with her business partner, Liam Reed. Amelia, once an admirer of Frank's talent, now sees him as a burden. Liam Reed advises Amelia to leverage public opinion to portray Frank as a cheating "scumbag." This strategy aims to protect Amelia's public image and further boost her popularity. Despite Frank's loyalty to their marriage, Amelia, swayed by Liam and driven by her ambition to surpass her legendary aunt—a highly successful and independent figure in the music industry—ultimately agrees to the plan. Subsequently, fake news and fabricated photos of Frank cheating quickly top the trending lists on social media, leading to widespread public condemnation against him. Amidst the storm of public opinion, Frank calmly leaves their former home. At this crucial moment, mysterious text appears before his eyes, indicating that "Earth Memory" has been fully downloaded and is ready for infusion. This foreshadows Frank's imminent acquisition of knowledge and culture from a parallel universe, setting the stage for his future counterattack and dramatic rise. The story implies that Frank will no longer be a helpless "loser" but will re-emerge with immense potential.
BohemianLab_Z · 35.2K Views

The Tyrant Who Bled For The Heavens (Detailed Version)

(A/N:- Dear readers, as i had promised. I have now posted the detailed, slow paced version of this novel for my readers, now this version is for people who have a lot of time in their hands) In the fractured world of Eastern cultivation, where powerful sects rule with divine mandates and mortals live beneath the crushing weight of spiritual tyranny, one name has endured centuries of hatred: Yan Zhuo, the Crimson Tyrant. Branded a mass murderer, destroyer of sacred clans, and defiler of Heaven’s Law, his legend is one of cruelty beyond redemption. But when Yue Lian(Lin Xue), a young archaeological cultivator with a thirst for truth, uncovers the forbidden Tomb of Crimson Silence, everything begins to unravel. Within the icy heart of Mount Jueyan, she discovers jade slips bearing the voice and memories of the so-called tyrant—not of a villain, but a martyr. Yan Zhuo was the only cultivator to uncover the celestial truth: that the Heaven Mandate required the mass sacrifice of innocents to keep the realm in balance. Unable to sway the corrupt sects, he chose another path—becoming the villain everyone could unite against. Through bloodshed and false cruelty, he disrupted the Mandate’s rituals, severed ley lines, and sealed the realm from celestial control—at the cost of his own soul. As Yue Lian(Lin Xue) unearths the truth, the cultivation world begins to fracture once more. Old enemies rise, sect leaders tremble, and a new generation begins to question everything they’ve been taught. Through flame, memory, and redemption, the tale of Yan Zhuo resurfaces—not as a tyrant, but as a savior damned by his own mercy. A misunderstood tyrant. A buried truth. A world built on lies. This is the story of the man who bled for the heavens.
Yahya_Hilal · 5.7K Views

Schemes Of A Flower

Crown Prince Yun Chi chose as his consort the youngest daughter of the Hua Family, Hua Yan, and the news shattered the hearts of countless ladies in the Capital City. It was said: the Crown Prince could write poetry at three, compose essays at seven, debate with the greatest scholars at ten, shoot arrows with precision at twelve, oversee the examinations of all scholars at fifteen, and was regent by the time he was sixteen. He reached the pinnacle in letters, the extreme in martial arts, his looks were world-shaking, and his presence unrivaled. Hua Yan felt as though a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky, landing squarely on her head. From then on, was she to compete with the entire world for this man? -------------------- Yun Chi: Standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Clouds, he learned the art of balance, practiced the strategies of an emperor, envisioned the land and skies in his heart. Within the nine-layered royal palace, he could turn his hands to clouds and his palms to rain, holding sway over the court and the nation, trimming himself into a figure free from desire and henceforth unyielding. Hua Yan: She viewed herself as beneath the dust, with all her emotions and desires, disliking the Son of Heaven's court, preferring the ordinary alleys, treading on ten feet of soft red and experiencing all facets of life. She believed that nothing was better than green mountains and clear waters. "If you promise me a lifetime, I will accompany you for an eternity."
Xiziqing · 146.2K Views

Shrine Of Legacies

A long-forgotten servant has been loyal for countless years doing his mandated daily activities. Before his masters were destroyed, he served. After they were annihilated, he served. Until the very object of his assignment was destroyed he felt free and became free. Zamright was left with no path, no goals and he was never a child with lofty ambition. In the countless years he performed his assignment he had dampened his emotions to the lowest level. However, as he returned to his motherland, he was met with a multitude of choices: should he leave it to be destroyed, or should he save it? With no grand desire to be a ruler, one thing led to another and before he realized what had happened he was sitting on the highest throne of the Great Lantern, commanding absolute power and authority! Reigning over ancient monsters, beasts and old souls of the forgotten past and mundane people. Contending against the whole world, clashing with conceptual monsters and winning! However, he was blinded to the true nature of the ancient land—the Great Lantern. The whole world is terrified of that cursed land, and the only way to save it is to rip it up from the crust and flip it back to Earth! By the schemes of the hidden hands, by the countless hax from the shadows, by the monstrous intention of the darksides, by the strange abilities of Source Wilders, Zamright was controlled, swayed in matters of Nation wealth and many hid behind him silently for their desire to be fulfilled. But with every passing day, he grew stronger and broke from the shackles, gleaned through their insidious nature and countered in the most silent way conceivable, until his Sovereignty was absolute! But the layers of the schemes are older than the stars themselves! ***** Peace Dreamers are waiting for their Messiah. The Ancient Titan Moon was disdestroyed. The arrival of the Messiah. Throne Relic has chosen a new master. Seed of Hope was planted in everyone. "These are the signs of another Great War" Cardinal Of Knowledge sighed, "can we survive again?" even as a knowledge devourer he doesn't have the answer. **** I will be posting the novel on royalroad.come with the same name under Celestial Realm account
Silent_Throne · 49.5K Views

DEATH DRIVE

Title: Death Drive World Overview: Netheria A lawless, war-torn nation divided into 15 hyper-dangerous sectors, each ruled by different martial clans, mad kings, warlords, or ancient beasts. Netheria is where survival is a luxury and strength is law. The land is soaked in blood, corrupted by ancient powers, and ruled by the legend of Thanatos—the god of death and the father of an unmatchable martial art. The Martial Art: Thanatos Said to be the art that even gods fear. It focuses on godlike reflexes, spiritual strikes, and death-touch techniques. Masters of Thanatos are rare, with fewer than 20 known true practitioners in existence. Its most feared technique is: Aim Assist: A forbidden technique that allows the user to land every blow perfectly for 30 seconds. Once active, dodging is futile. The only known counter is another Aim Assisted strike. Main characters: Ryo Kinezora Age: 17 Fighting Style: Kineta, a high-speed variation of Thanatos that multiplies the user’s strength and speed with every movement. Every punch makes the next stronger. Every dodge boosts momentum. But it burns calories and stamina like a furnace. Background: At age 7, while scavenging in the slums of Sector 13, Ryo found a hidden Thanatos scroll buried beneath an abandoned temple. Without understanding the danger, he read and unlocked the first gate of Thanatos within him. Ten years later, he’s become a whirlwind of fury—fast, explosive, and untouchable, with a growing reputation as the "Ghost of Sector 13." Personality: Calm and intense. Rarely speaks, but when he does, it’s impactful. Believes in action over words. Driven by a mysterious urge to “master death.” --- Kiel Vashti age:18 Thanatos Style: Pulse Driver Thanatos Can Faze at will, deliver insanely heavy punches and move at incomprehensible speed. personality: Bloodthirsty, arrogant, prideful and hateful usually towards those stronger than him but is kinda and a bit more reserved around children and those he considers lesser than himself. Born in a swamp, parents were eaten by swamp monsters and saved by a pack of giant immortal wolves. He picked up some survival strategies from the giant wolves that saved him from the swamp monsters. accidentally finds and reads a Thanatos scroll gaining insane powers but his were more powerful than any other, his scroll gave him the ability to Faze and a longer aim assist of 1 minute.
Kitso_Jonas_1st · 11.3K Views
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