Demons Around Us

Duc is accidentally reincarnated as a duck in a fantasy world where he was supposed to be the heroic force for good, as a human, but finds himself in the depths of a dungeon facing challenge after challenge in his little duck body. Not only that, when he finds his way out he ends up right in the middle of a possible war starting! Joined by an elven princess, a rogue, and others along on his journey, Duc has to not only find himself, but also help others and the world around him!

Someone appears, silent as a shadow. They understand every thought, every wound, every quiet dream you’ve hidden away. Who are they? They look at you with your own memories in their eyes, wearing a life that feels like yours—and yet it’s not. They claim to be you. Would you trust them? Would you let them in, knowing they might reveal the parts of yourself you’ve buried the deepest? And if they are indeed a part of you… are you forced to accept them? Do you want to? Their presence stirs something you can’t define—a connection that feels fated, an understanding that runs deeper than you can explain. They slip through the fabric of your life, binding themselves into your existence, as if they’ve always been there, waiting to step forward. Yet behind that familiarity lies a tension, a question that lingers: What if they’re here to reflect not only the best parts of you but also everything you fear to see? Are they here to free you from your own shadows… or to pull you into theirs? Currently Improving Chapters, If some dont make sense, well it will soon. Quality over Quantity (finished polishing! I think, anyway 50 Chapters Woohoo!!!

An action-packed, expandable race that starts in Hollywood, ends in Spain, and later continues. Racing teams partner up and then race from state to state, country to country, and continent to continent, trying to get ahead of the other racers so they can win. If something terrible happens to a racing team, they might get disqualified from the race and then get replaced with another team, but they might be seen again and then get let back in the race.

In a kingdom outside from medieval era, ravaged by a deadly plague, a gifted healer uses his refined skills to treat the afflicted. Tragically, when the royal prince succumbs to the illness despite his best efforts, the healer's wife and daughters are cruelly executed by the furious king's orders. Shattered by betrayal and consumed by grief, the healer curses the kingdom before taking his own life. As a pall of darkness descends upon the land, strange, sinister events begin to unfold. Unbeknownst to the kingdom, a much greater evil has been unleashed...

An early death. A past forgotten. Three people connected by the thread of fate. The Lartengarten family is know to be the cradle of prodigies in swordsmanship, magic and strategy, and as such they've served their kingdom well, sometimes even to their detriment. When the shadow of war looms closer to their family house, Wulfgar, Rheann and Raelynn must make their choices before they are dragged into a conflict that knows no end. For that, they are gonna need power, even if they want to run from their past lifes. Also posted on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/588417/fictions

In a rain-slicked Seattle high-rise, Sarah Chen spent her days staring at screens filled with scrolling data. As the lead architect for PredictCore, a social media analytics firm, she had developed algorithms to forecast consumer behavior. But late one night, while debugging a pattern recognition system, she discovered something extraordinary: her algorithm could predict personal disasters with frightening accuracy.

Thrillers from around the world, featuring: Men stalked by a hungry polar bear. Hunting the last Barbary lion. Two rivals hunting each other in the Amazon. A desk worker planning to kill his rival. A rock 'n' roll band accidentally committing murder. And many more.

Are Werewolves and Vampires real? Liam an ordinary university student suddenly had his view of the world shattered within 24 hours. His cherished grandmother was killed right in front of him by a monster. His best friend suddenly became a Vampire and nearly killed him due to the insatiable hunger of blood. In search for revenge, Liam discovers that he was a "Spec" - People with extraordinary abilities. When he tried to discover what he really was, he discovers that he had a split of himself living inside of him. A stubborn monster child that has his looks. "I spawned in a brainless human." The baby said shortly after he came to being. Trust me, the thrill is worth it!

"It's a huge world we live in, how can they think they're alone." - Commander Linnel Masill. "It's a pity that they will have to know it in the crudest way possible" - Doctor Dilan Mokt.

A white witch... . A demon...... A grim reaper, all in the same mansion and each has their own problems. A girl who was prophesied to be the only one who could kill the demon ended up falling for him, the demon whose aim was to kill the person threatening his life with the help of the witches ...."Xavier, call me Xavier " "I'm a servant and I can't call you by your name" "please" and with the magic word, Hazel gave in "X-Xavier" for some reason, it sounded like a melody to Xavier's ear. He leaned closer pinning her, Hazel knew what was about to happen but she didn't want that knowing how her body reacts to his touch, she struggled to get free and as he noticed,he held her hands above her head with one arm and with the other he raised her chin up to meet his eyes. Hazel was breathing heavily at this point. "X-Xavier" she called to get his attention as it was on her lips, he looked at her and interrupted her next words "I love you and I mean it" and with that he crashed his lips on hers without warning

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

A journey from a scientist, to a lover, to a believer, to a father, to the saviour of all humanity.... A journey from an angel, to a guardian, to a wife, to a mother, to a human. What if the third world war isn't between countries, not even with aliens but with interdimensional creatures who can literally control our very flesh and mind? Cassandra Angel is the meticulous secretary to the kindhearted Michael Sutherland. When Mrs. Sutherland passes away, Mr. Sutherland suffers a stroke and is paralyzed to his bed. Cassandra meets her new challenge in the form of Ray Sutherland who just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. The fact that she cannot control herself around him is also alarming. What will happen when their union brings destruction to their planet? Will the truth of who they keep them apart or will they be able to stand side by side during the coming war?

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

Anderson didn't understand the true meaning of love till she met Bryan, the cold-adonis, a handsome, and powerful CEO of bryan cooperation, the richest company in the city of Eden. But it all started with a story!! The thirst for revenge endeared Anderson to cross paths with bryan, and then, THEIR JOURNEY OF LOVE began

"This is your new reality. Find me, defeat me, and you will be free."" These were the final words of Kaito Nakamura, the mastermind behind Eternal Nexus, a VRMMORPG that turned into a deadly nightmare. On the day of its release in 2030, over 50,000 players were trapped inside when Nakamura uploaded his consciousness into the game and cut off any possibility of logging out. The ultimate twist? Death in the game meant death in real life. Any attempt to unplug the player from the VIZion system would instantly kill them. Five years have passed since that horrific day. Only 10,000 players remain. With the world desperate for a solution, the world governments launched Project: GRIM REAPER—an elite operation to send ten of the most skilled individuals from around the globe into Eternal Nexus. Their mission: locate Nakamura’s in-game avatar, defeat him, and bring an end to this death trap once and for all. My name is Rei Kurogane, and I was chosen to be one of the ten. I’m not a professional gamer, unlike the others. I’m a Kenjutsuka—a practitioner of the ancient art of swordsmanship. My brother and sister are among the thousands still trapped in the game. I have no choice but to enter this virtual hell, not as a player, but as a warrior determined to save them. Nakamura started this game. I will end it—with my own hands.

In the heart of a bustling city, two women are drawn together by fate and an undeniable connection. Lena is a reserved and contemplative artist, content with the solitude of her studio and the quiet understanding of her canvases. Sophie, on the other hand, is an outgoing, adventurous journalist with a fiery passion for seeking the truth. Their worlds collide unexpectedly when Sophie stumbles into Lena's art gallery during an unexpected storm, seeking refuge from the chaos of life. As their relationship blossoms, their contrasting personalities create an intoxicating blend of love, intrigue, and tension. While their love for each other runs deep, the complexities of life soon begin to fray the delicate threads holding them together. Lena's hidden past, buried under layers of trauma, resurfaces just as Sophie's career takes a turn, leaving her caught between personal desires and professional ambitions. Through secrets, misunderstandings, and unforeseen challenges, the women must navigate the fragile line between love and loss. Can their love survive the weight of their unspoken truths, or will the very things that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? **Copyright © 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on September 24, 2024.**

The apocalypse has begun. Over a hundred billion Undead have risen to wipe out humanity. Humans gifted with the powers of Gods fight to survive against zombies and each other. Nathaniel Torres was the last survivor of this apocalypse and has learnt the terrifying truth - the apocalypse has repeated countless times in an unbreakable cycle. However this time things will be different. Nathaniel’s memories from the horrors of the previous apocalypse - allowing him to regress to the day it all began. Nathaniel desperately hopes to change the future and prevent humanity’s grim fate. To do this he seeks to unite the infamous Nine Demons - nine of the strongest humans who defy the will of the Gods. All art by TalesLessTold

This is a collection of short stories . Some will be translated. Some I will write myself. There will be some stories which will resemble some true incidents. There will be horror, thriller, slice of life, sci-fi, crime etc. I will include both male and female leads. Many of the stories will be from my country . I will include the name of the author at the end of each story if I find them. I'll try toput the link to their page if I can find it. If any author wants me to remove their work let me know.

"Daydream of Us" ay tungkol sa isang babaeng manunukat na nagsulat ng isang best-selling na nobela. "Congratulations, M in your first ever book na naging best seller agad!" maligaya akong ngumiti ng sabihin nila ito, hindi ko rin inexpect ang mga nangyayari at aapaw na ang puso ko sa saya. "Ate M! ang ganda talaga ng libro mo!" ngumiti ako sa sinabi ng isang babae, kinuha ko ang librong inilapag niya sa lamesa bago pirmahan iyon. ilang oras din akong pumipirma bago napatingin sa kamay ng lalaki ng ilapag niya sa harapan ko ang paborito kong strawberry matcha latte. "Hi, for you pala" saad niya bago ako mag angat ng tingin, naka mask pa ito ay sumbrero kaya hindi ko maaninag ang mukha niya. "Thank you," saad ko sabay tipid na ngumiti sakaniya, inalis naman na niya ang cap at mask niya kaya napatingin ulit ako. natigilan ako ng makita kayumanggi mata niya bago tignan ang librong pinipirmahan ko, kinuha ko ang picture at itinapat sa mukha ng lalaki. "Mav" saad niya sabay lahad ng kamay niya sa harapan ko, natigilan naman ako at tulalang naka tingin sakaniya. Even though we can't bring back memories that have been forgotten, we have the ability to create new memories that can bring joy and give new meaning to our lives. want more? read and download this story for more.. don't forget to vote and comment.

In a world where multiple realms are connected by the invisible threads of universal laws, Aldir, an ordinary university student, finds his life turned upside down after a near-fatal accident. While returning home with his friend Maya, Aldir is suddenly thrust into an unknown forest—his surroundings dark, menacing, and filled with danger. As he faces a pack of monstrous wolves, Aldir prepares for his inevitable demise, only to discover something extraordinary within himself. In his final moments, Aldir awakens an ancient, dormant power that has been lying deep within him. This power, though unfamiliar, responds to his will. With his advanced knowledge of physics and human anatomy, Aldir begins to integrate these sciences with his newfound abilities, allowing him to control and channel energy in ways that defy the laws of the physical world. The energy that once coursed through his body like a threat is now harnessed as a weapon of incredible potential. But Aldir’s journey doesn’t end with his survival. The awakening of his power draws the attention of forces far greater than anything he could have imagined. As he battles his way through the dangers of this new realm, he uncovers the hidden truth behind his existence: he is not human, but something far older, a being from an ancient race known as the Dhyarath, a race with ties to both the heavens and the demons. Now, with the balance of multiple worlds at stake, Aldir must confront powerful enemies, unlock the secrets of his true nature, and grapple with the immense responsibilities that come with his newfound strength. The threads of fate have intertwined his destiny with the fate of the realms themselves, and Aldir must decide whether to embrace the power within him—or fall prey to its darker nature.

If It's Us is a heartfelt and gripping story about love, redemption, and the courage it takes to face your fears. Set against a backdrop of personal struggles and professional ambitions, this story weaves together the lives of Maya Larson, Steven Stone, Levi Thompson, and Shonn Turner in ways that will keep you turning the pages. Maya Larson is back in her hometown after spending over two years in the UK, still haunted by the memory of catching her ex-boyfriend, Emmett Owen, cheating on her. Though she wants to avoid all reminders of her past, Maya's best friend Kira convinces her to attend their college reunion. There, Maya must confront not only her painful memories but also reconnect with Steven Stone, a former classmate who has secretly loved her for years. Steven, now a prominent figure at VISHO, one of the leading companies in the country, has always been protective of Maya. Seeing her again stirs up old feelings and unresolved emotions. As Maya navigates her way back into her old social circle and faces her ex, Steven's feelings come to the forefront, creating a tension-filled dynamic that is impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, Maya’s younger sister, Sara, unexpectedly befriends Shonn Turner, a quiet and reserved young man carrying the weight of a traumatic past. Shonn’s life has been marred by loss and a complicated relationship with his stepbrother, Levi Thompson, who is the CEO of VISHO. Sara's warmth and determination to break through Shonn's tough exterior bring light into his otherwise dark world, offering him a chance at healing and redemption. As Maya starts a new chapter by joining VISHO, she finds herself caught between the professional challenges of her new job and the emotional complexities of her relationships with Steven and Levi. Each step forward requires her to confront her deepest fears and vulnerabilities. If It's Us is a story about real people facing real issues, from heartbreak and betrayal to the daunting task of starting over. It’s about the messy, beautiful process of healing and the unexpected places we find love and support. Join Maya, Steven, Levi, and Shonn on their journey as they navigate the turbulent waters of their pasts to find hope and a brighter future. This is a tale that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to overcome their past, seek out love, and build a new life. Dive into If It's Us, and discover a world where the power of forgiveness and the strength of human connection can transform even the most broken hearts.

If I were able to go back to Amathistia, in that big theater on the seat next to you, if I didn't look at you then, would that change anything? A novel that contains homosexual relationships. If this is not the type of novel that suits you, then there is no need to enter it