Closer Shippuden

cricket is a private detective with her own personal trauma. When a hot new client walks into her detective agency it changes exactly how she thinks about things. Solving a case that involves kidnapping and sexual assault brings her closer to home. Also, she has to deal with a crazy ex-husband who is constantly stalking her who brings the past forward.

In a world hanging by a thread, where fragile order crumbles under the weight of arrogance, an empire's ambition reignites the catastrophes of a forgotten age. Ancient souls, long slumbering, awaken to a realm haunted by echoes of castles and towers, consumed by lust, betrayal, and bloodshed. Amid the chaos, mysterious cards—relics of a bygone era—stir with untold power, weaving the threads of magic and fate. As the past and present collide, an inevitable doom looms on the horizon, drawing ever closer with each passing moment!

In a world where superheroes are real but rare, Fez dreams of joining their ranks—even if he's just a goofy fanboy with a messy room and zero powers. But when the legendary Super Elite show up in his city to face the world’s most dangerous villain… Fez gets pulled in closer than he ever imagined

Everything she loved was reduced to ashes in a single night. With her home destroyed and her heart hollowed by grief, she sets out into a world where magic is a whispered threat and danger lurks behind every corner. As she hunts the one who shattered her life, she’s pulled deeper into a web of secrets, bloodshed, and powers far beyond her own. With nothing left but vengeance to guide her steps, every choice drags her closer to the edge. Just how far will she go in her quest for revenge?

"They… are coming," the stranger said, his fear palpable. But it wasn’t the fear of dying—it was the fear of me dying. "GET... out of here! They will kill you! Everything you know will be defiled if you encounter them. My kind is... merciless to humans." What was he saying? I was confused. "I don’t understand what you mean, sir. What are you saying?" I asked, my curiosity growing, as if my life depended on it. "I don’t have much time," he murmured weakly. "You have a brave heart... What you knew before will be different now. I hope this works..." The stranger smiled at me, though it was faint and filled with pain. "Your destiny now is to find her and protect her. Come closer... I want to change your fate, the one you’ve always desired. Come closer," he said, his words barely coherent as the sound of footsteps grew louder and closer. His skin began to fade—this wasn’t something that happens to a normal human. Who was this man? He looked at me one last time, then dragged my head closer to his mouth, revealing his teeth. Wait... is that... is that......?! **** In the era of power struggle between gods and demons. When the vampires were seen to be the next strongest species after them. 7 daughters of the vampire god, 7 protectors of these girls who possess different keys to power and evolution. Thing takes a sharp turn when a human is being dragged into the whole realm of war and madness, human at first but in the nearest future, becomes someone who shouldn't be tapered with. Imagine a novice who would become the master of all game and trade...

Revenge is merely a method of passing time for someone like Lee who has lived several lifetimes, but the desire to acquire superhuman, godlike powers becomes an obsession that pushes him beyond limits. It’s a struggle to grow up in the world ruled by masters who bend elements to their will, with little hope of learning their cultivation secrets, but they are still there for taking for those with wit, persistence and the ability to take risks. Join Lee on his adventurous journey where every challenge, setback and achievement brings him closer to divinity!

Goi, a lone swordsman, wanders the rugged provinces of all Gaya, wielding twin blades of bronze and steel. Haunted by an untold past, he forges his own path—confronting uncanny omens and supernatural beings that haunt his road. But what he seeks is not victory, nor vengeance—only balance. Within his chest rage the Seven Emotions, and with every encounter, he edges closer to mastering them.

Crushed by debt, Sade accepts a strange job: pretending to be an A.I. companion for a lonely scientist. The rules are clear: act like a Love Machina, never reveal the truth, and above all, love him... and be loved in return. The closer they get, the harder it becomes to play the part. Because V isn’t just lonely... he’s also hiding something. And so is the company that hired her.

A story of unlikely friends, hardship and growth. Flint and Jack are twin brother but they couldn't be anymore different. They go to the prestigious Rose Island school for supernatural children. A school for children of deities, elementals spirits and all forms of mythos gather to complete their education. There these twins learn about their past. Vivica and Catherine embark on this journey as well. Growing stronger and closer together.

In lands ravaged by war and oblivion, Kaelen Veyr—the last heir of a fallen dynasty—uncovers a cursed crown. Torn between the promise of restoring lost glory and the fear of repeating the sins of the past, he gathers survivors, traitors, and pariahs to forge a new kingdom upon the ashes of the old world. But the crown whispers… and with every victory, he edges ever closer to his own undoing.

Thanks to my hypnosis app, I’ve gotten closer to Mom and Big Sis. Not only mentally, but also physically! Plus, every time I pull off a successful hypnosis, I earn points that awaken my powers! A thrilling, sweet-and-bitter pure love story with my beautiful, kind mom and my nagging older sister. Impossible, right? I don’t think so. Disclaimer: This story contains NTR like situation, so if you guys don't like this, I recommend you pass on this novel.

Once a terrorist of unfathomable power, he awakens with no memory and no strength, his abilities stripped away by a mysterious anomaly. As he navigates a world steeped in corruption and deception, he becomes a pawn to unseen forces seeking to manipulate him. With each revelation, he inches closer to the truth of his past—but to survive, he must reclaim the power he once wielded. As enemies emerge from the shadows and alliances prove fragile, he faces a brutal question: Will regaining his strength make him a savior—or the monster he was meant to forget?

The MC transmigrates into Narutoverse in the body of a civilian orphan. Luckily for him, the transmigration results in chakra being unlocked. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest.  Warning :  1. The MC won't be op for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an op mc right from the word go, this one ain't for you) 2. No harem (probably no romance either) 3. There will be a lot of killing (maybe gore too, not sure if I can do gore right though) 4. The story will start slow. Quite a few of initial chapters will be around training, orphanage and academy life, instead of directly becoming a Genin. 5. MC is a careful person, he won't put his life at risk unless there is no other choice. 6. I haven't read (nor will be reading) Baruto. So Baruto plotline won't be considered much in here. What to expect : 1. Smart and consistent MC  2. Lots of training 3. MC manipulating the plot to his advantage 4. A lot of original arcs.  5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it). Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or its characters (except the original characters I create). The image used in the cover isn't mine and belongs to R. J PS : It's my first fanfic, I'm hoping it turns out good. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully I'll improve as this fanfic progresses forward.

In a forgotten village lies an ancient, broken bridge—silent for years, but soaked in screams. When Maya’s father joins a government team to reconstruct it, he vanishes mysteriously. As Maya investigates, she uncovers a horrifying past: a ritual of blood sacrifices, a cursed foundation, and vengeful souls waiting for rebirth. The more she digs, the closer she gets to the truth—and to death.

Win a thousand fights—or die in the sand. Caelvir was thrown into the Dust Arena, starving, beaten, and forgotten. To the Queen of Velrane, he’s a disposable son, a pack of meat and blood locked away to be feasted on. He fights with hatred saved only for her. Every battle makes him stronger. Every breath brings him closer. To freedom. To a promise. To whatever comes next.

When tragedy strikes, Elizabeth Page returns to school, struggling to fit into a world that seems unfamiliar without her parents. But when her path crosses with the enigmatic Professor Corvin, things take a darker turn. As a lecture on the Hunter Society awakens strange memories tied to her family’s past, Elizabeth is drawn into a web of secrets, bloodlines, and supernatural forces. With every truth uncovered, the line between the hunter and the hunted blurs. Elizabeth soon realizes that her family’s legacy holds dangerous power—and that the monsters hiding in the shadows may be closer than she ever imagined.

In a world where reality bends to the unseen, Ian arrives. Here, energy is not just force but language that whispers through space and time, waiting to be sculpted. Driven by his curiosity, he deciphers patterns unseen by others, shaping existence with insight alone. And as he edges closer to mastery, he discovers that the most profound secrets are not in the world he reshapes, but in the forces stirring within himself.

When Tokyo burns to whispers, seventeen-year-old Yūma Kaito finds himself thrust into Aetherion — a forgotten realm where souls wield fragments of who they could have been. Bound to Vael’Ryn, a mythic alternate self with the power to rewrite reality like a story, Yūma must master the treacherous art of Eidolon Resonance. But each step closer to power risks erasing his own identity.

What happens when memory bends too far?Some say the past is unbreakable. But if that were true, why does it feel like it is already slipping away? The past is not lost. It is rewritten. Hatim’s mastery of Akar was meant to shape his destiny, yet each lesson pulls him further from truth and closer to something else. Memory is not eternal. It is fragile. And once it bends, it never remains the same. "In the depths of the Fountain, memory is never lost—it is rewritten. Again and again."

Reborn into a realm woven with ancient magic, a young man embarks on a journey filled with danger and discovery. As he battles foes and forges alliances, whispers of a deeper secret stir beneath the surface—an enigma that could change everything he thought he knew. Every step forward draws him closer to truths hidden in shadows, where the line between friend and foe blurs.

When Karael dies, he wakes in a world built from forgotten things. Marked by an ancient force known as Echocraft, he gains the power to steal from memory itself—but every Echo he takes brings him closer to something monstrous. Joined by a handful of others bearing the same curse, Karael must survive the collapsing layers of reality known as the Folds, where gods are buried, names are lost, and the past hungers. To steal power from the forgotten is to lose yourself.

Athena,a young girl of twenty three fell accidentally in love with her cold and billionaire boss. A one-sided love ensues between them as her CEO was unaware of her feelings for him. Along the long run,she was able to get closer to him by being his contracted girlfriend. Dive into this tale to find out how her CEO unknowingly fell for her.

“ I swear to God Keira” Liam spoke slowly as he leaned closer, his eyes looked darker as he tipped her chin up so that he was staring deep into her eyes as he dragged his words out. “If I find out you’ve let some fucker touch you, I’ll deliver his hands to you in a box” “And I do not. Fucking. Bluff”

Ace is trouble. The kind that barges into Raya’s life with cocky smirks, bold games, and the power to ignite a fire she can’t put out. But when sparks fly, will Raya resist him, or will she get burned? Burning Roses is a whirlwind of tension, sass, and scorching chemistry. Will their clashes destroy them—or pull them closer than they ever expected?

Two distant souls. One casual wave. A thousand almosts. In a world where glances linger longer than words, and silence speaks louder than promises, two people begin to drift closer—never quite colliding, never quite letting go. What starts as a gesture becomes a rhythm, and what was never supposed to mean anything slowly begins to mean everything. This is a story of slow-burning closeness, unspoken feelings, fractured friendships, and the dangerous beauty of being seen too deeply. Some love stories are loud. This one hums in the spaces between.

Soren is invited to stay with her sister, Saiya, for a week. Upon arrival at her house, Soren learns that Saiya is engaged to her boss, Jason. Not having the best relationship, the two consistently argue. As they spend more time together, a secret that Jason has desperately tried to keep buried comes to light and brings the two closer than ever.

Astra stands on the brink of ruin. Prince Kai Voss, the rightful heir, has been cast into the shadows, forced to watch as the ruthless Arlic seizes the throne and tightens his grip on the kingdom. With the powerful House Valerius and a network of corrupt nobles backing Arlic’s reign, Astra descends into a state of fear, deception, and silent rebellion. Determined to reclaim what was stolen, Kai assembles a band of outcasts and warriors—Mira Solvane, a fierce fighter with a past steeped in blood; Anya, a cunning rogue who knows the city’s darkest corners; and Rolf, his steadfast guardian. Their mission is clear: expose Arlic’s schemes, dismantle his power, and ignite a revolution before Astra is lost forever. But as the rebellion gains ground, the battle becomes more than just a fight for the throne. Secrets buried deep in Astra’s past begin to unravel—ancient alliances, hidden betrayals, and forces far more sinister than politics. Every move Kai makes pushes him closer to victory, but also closer to a truth he may not be ready to face. In a world where loyalty is fragile and power is won in the dark, Kai must decide not only how to reclaim Astra—but what kind of ruler he is destined to become. The war for the kingdom has begun. And the greatest enemy may be the one no one sees coming.

Erdia has one true purpose for her life. When she gets summoned to the palace, she was a step closer to her dream. However, she never knew how much that decision changed her life. For better or for worse. WARNING: BLOOD, SLIGHT GORE, LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE.

It is no argument that human beings will do anything to get what they want and Alanna Rhee Ingram wasn't an exception to this rule. She believed that in order to get what you wanted there were sacrifices you had to be willing to make. Even if those sacrifices warranted one's death. Especially when the death of that person could bring you a step closer to your utmost goal.

A cosmic war shattered the universe. Now, one boy must write his final story. In the fractured world of Amata, where stars no longer guide and silence fills the void, a sickly boy named Elara begins an impossible journey. His parents are gone. The world is broken. And in a cave whispered of only in legends, a voice calls him to finish what 999,999 souls could not. His task: complete the Chronicle of the Chosens—seven stories bound by fate, loss, and a power born from destruction. Each tale written brings him closer to the truth… and closer to a wish that could change everything. But the price of knowing may be more than his mind, his heart, or his soul can bear. This is my first time writing a novel, Please be nice