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Seventeen-year-old Lena has always felt out of place in the human world—haunted by vivid nightmares that blur the line between dream and reality. After a brutal heartbreak and a night of reckless partying, she stumbles—drunk, humiliated, and tear-streaked—into a realm of eternal night. There, she meets *the Night King*—a cold, immortal ruler with one red eye, one blue, and a gaze that chills her bones. Bound by prophecy, he believes Lena is *the Chosen One*—the only soul fated to either save or doom his dying world. But Lena isn’t a warrior. She’s loud, sarcastic, impulsive… and entirely unprepared for the cruel, magical world she's been thrust into. Yet something ancient awakens within her, something dangerous. As war brews in the shadows and dark secrets unfold, the Night King must decide: is Lena his destined savior, or a ticking bomb set to destroy everything? And Lena must ask herself: Can you fall for someone who has no heart—or did he give it to you the moment you arrived? Let's make this novel viral..

Laps of Betrayal In the high-gloss shadows of Chicago’s fashion elite, Tessy Collins owns the runway, legs for days, a smile that seduces sin, and a closet full of secrets she’ll never confess. But behind every strut in stilettos is a storm she can’t quite walk away from. Tessy isn't just beautiful. She’s dangerous. She knows it. She likes it. She beds men like she changes lipstick quick, messy, and without apology. But when she crosses the line with David, her best friend Kiesha’s long-term man, things spiral from sexy to savage really quick. What started as a power trip turns into a gut-wrenching betrayal. And when the smoke clears, friendships shatter, hearts bleed, and loyalty get buried under lust. Kiesha isn’t just the girl next door. She’s the girl who held Tessy’s hair at 3 a.m., who knew her pain and loved her anyway. But even she has a breaking point. And when Kiesha finds comfort in Tessy’s first and only real love, Ronnie the one Tessy never got over karma hits like a slap in silk gloves. From fashion shows to hospital beds, bedroom whispers to graveside confessions, Laps of Betrayal is a fierce, soul-burning story of desire, damage, and the women who dare to live out loud. It’s about loving the wrong people, crossing sacred lines, and discovering who you are when there’s nothing left to hide behind. Tessy was never looking for redemption. But fate has a wicked way of undressing you in front of your truth.

Sometimes love doesn’t knock on the door—it waves from the window next door. Aanya, a quiet 21-year-old design student living in Starshade Residency in the dreamy city of Velunia, spends her evenings watching the sky from her tiny balcony. Her world is silent, organized, and predictable—until one day, a stranger moves in across from hers. Ruhan is loud, messy, charming—and everything Aanya isn’t. But when a string of chance encounters and late-night balcony talks bloom into something more, Aanya must face the feelings she’s buried for too long. But he’s only here for three moons. And she’s afraid of beginnings… because they always mean an end. A slow-burn romance between strangers, sunsets, and second chances.

Kim Joonah is the TV star underdog who managed to win over Korea and become a successful entertainer against all odds. During filming he's Goodwin, a loud, sly and cocky TV persona. But under the surface lies depression, anxiety and a deep rooted need for belonging. Being a mix of both worlds, Senghi Jung doesn't really identify as neither European nor Asian. But one thing is for sure, she's not a quitter. Leaving her toxic family behind, she dedicates her best years building a successful career as a k-drama screenplay writer. As she suddenly finds herself unemployed, a result of the streaming crisis, her best option seems to be a temporary job as a manager in the entertainment industry. But taking on the wellbeing of variety genius Joonah/Goodwin proves to be a bigger challenge than Senghi ever anticipated. During their very first day of working together, things become a little too hectic, and a bond so strong that neither time nor space seems to be able to break it starts to form. The love between Joonah and Senghi is hotter than the Korean summer sun - but the idea of them as a couple is rejected by an entire nation. "Find me again" is a romance novel about two people trying to navigate their lifelong love story, in a country where the personal lives of celebreties ultimately are ruled by the public, netizens and tabloid media.

The King of Kingston , father of storms and steel is dying. The word rides salt winds and whisper smoke: his crown, his gold, his empire , all the worst criminals bold enough after it. he sends a message to his Four sons, four heirs, scattered by blood feuds and grudges older than their scars. Levi, who bends kingdoms like storms bend trees. Benjamin, who turned gutter thieves into silk-draped nobles. Esau, the ghost prince exiled to the sea’s edge. Aziz, rebel blade, the bastard who vowed never to bow. But blood means nothing when the throne promises everything. Two brothers already weigh blades in the dark, each willing to kill the rest to be crowned alone. Beyond the royal veins, worse shadows gather the warlords he once bribed and chained now circle Kingston’s dying heart, hungry to carve up his kingdom before his bones are cold. Power is Arcane-born, faith-forged and mercy is the first to drown. In the end, only one lion roars loud enough to rule.

Four hundred years ago, the moon wept blood. From that night onward, demons—known as the Tainted—swarmed the land, feasting on the spiritual energy of the living. The once-peaceful realm descended into chaos. Now, humanity survives behind two massive walls, while the lands beyond decay into a demon-infested wasteland. This is where Linyue’s story begins. Linyue, an emotionally stunted cultivator with a talent for logic (and attracting disasters), volunteers to become the substitute bride for the fearsome King of Shulin, Shu Mingye—replacing the runaway Second Princess. For reasons known only to her (and maybe the heavens). Fortunately (or perhaps very unfortunately), she doesn’t come alone. Accompanied by her three loud, chaotic companions who specializes in finding trouble, inventing trouble and loudly denying they caused the trouble, Linyue heads south to Shulin, a land scourged by the worst of the demon attacks. As they stumble their way through demon attacks, looming threats, and the mystery behind the resurgence of the Weeping Moon, Linyue must also face her greatest challenge yet: manhandling a terrifying and fearful King of Shulin who turns out to be… emotionally fragile? The fate of the realm might hang in the balance. No pressure. Unfortunately, this isn’t a tale of cutthroat political intrigue or a relentless climb to power. This is a chaotic adventure filled with comedy (?), slow-burn romance, and lurking danger—as they unravel the truth behind the Weeping Moon.

Haruki Tenma is the kind of boy no one ever notices twice. Calm, quiet, and a little too good at staying invisible. His only real passion? Capturing fleeting moments through the lens of his camera. Miyako Hanabira is the girl everyone notices. Loud, stylish, unpredictable and way out of Haruki’s league. She’s the type who goes viral without trying and laughs in the face of rules. To her, Haruki was just a "safe friend" the background guy with a good heart and no game. Until one accidental photo submission... turns into a national contest win. And that photo? A cosplay shot of Miyako so perfect, so romantic, it gets them entered into a government-sponsored symbolic youth marriage program. Now they’re **secretly married**. Legally? Yes. Emotionally? Absolutely not. Romantically? …Well, that’s complicated. To avoid a scandal, the two agree to fake nothing, feel nothing, and just wait it out until graduation. But as they share mornings, dinners, house chores, festivals, and after-practice walks under cherry blossoms—something fragile and real starts to bloom between them. They’re not dating. They’re just married. So why does it feel like love?

“Not all who smile are happy. Not all who wait are seen.” Yona always thought he understood love, until Mia, started to mean something more. Just as he's beginning to figure it out, Lena, his first love returns . Now, he’s stuck between the girl who's always been there… And the one who once broke his heart. But nothing is simple anymore. Noir watches from the shadows, knowing things Yona doesn’t. Aria hides secrets behind her smile. And Ayumi always quiet, always watching, may hold the key to everything. The choice Yona must make remains uncertain, and the truth, hidden in the darkness, may be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Love. Loyalty. Lies. Some devotions are loud. Others stay hidden. But the ones left unseen? They might hurt the most. Daily updates with new chapters... ---

Noel likes his world quiet, clean, and perfectly organized. He’s the kind of guy who alphabetizes his books, avoids eye contact, and considers a wild night one where he reads past midnight. Drama? Not his thing. Parties? Pass. Sharing a dorm with a chaotic stranger? Just another obstacle to endure—hopefully, temporarily. Enter Luca: flirtatious, chaotic, and chronically shirtless. A walking disaster with too many admirers and not enough awareness, he leaves messes—and broken hearts—wherever he goes. Loud, reckless, and charming, he’s everything Noel can’t stand… and somehow, everything he can’t stop noticing. What starts as a clash of lifestyles soon turns into late-night conversations, innocent pranks, and lingering stares. Somewhere between eye rolls and shared ramen, their rivalry begins to blur—until even Noel can’t deny his quiet little world feels empty without Luca. Noel wonders why his heart skips a beat whenever Luca’s near. And Luca? He’s realizing the one person who doesn’t fall for his charm might be the only one who truly sees him. Falling in love was never part of the roommate agreement—but hearts don’t follow house rules. --- Vibes & Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Mutual Pining & Slow Burn Sass, Snark, and Secret Softness Movie nights, pranks, cuddles, and the accidental love story

Year 2035, Humanity fall with the suddenly fall with the sudden emergance of Gates all around, connecting Earth with the Null World. Humanity tried it's best to fight back but the Nine horrors of null world were too much for Humans as they lost earth to null monsters before they went into hiding in Specially made cities during the 5 year long war. 100 years later, on the Flying City, Pegasus, an unusual murder take place. . . . "Happy birthday, Aura." I muttered, just loud enough for no one to hear except me. Then came that voice again. Whispering in my mind like it always do, "You don't belong here." It said in my mind as I smirked without opening my eyes. "I know," I said back to in my mind, "and neither do they." I said looking at each and everyone here... That's right. I didn't come to mourn either for my parents death. I came to watch the masks that can fall one day, how these people changes. Because they would. They always do. Oh, and I came here to celebrate too, after all, it's my birthday, they best one as far as I could remember over the last decade, if I have to say so. After all, i might be the happiest person on earth right now, because the one who killed my parents, was Me. . . . The cover pic doesn't belong to me. . . . Plz add to your library. . . . English is not my first launguage so plz do tell me if I mess up. . Chapter length is small in the beginning but it will make it 1.5k per chapter from prolly 20, do give it a try till then.

Hao Ren was born in another world and has lived for over twenty-two years being nothing but a definition of the word, average. After a high school reunion, the young man sat down on the beach shore, and mumbled to the sky, "God of Novels, you are unfair. I spent forty years of my life doing nothing but reading books and stories written by others. I worked hard to manifest this rebirth, and yet you did not bless me with anything. Why?" A voice echoed in his mind, "Host, you have the Omnipotent Husband System." Hao Ren scoffed and scolded the system, "What is the use of having you when you are not even active? Are you shitting with me, you bastard?!" The system replied, "Host the condition for activating the system is to get married." Hao Ren could not handle it anymore and cried out loud as he complained about this condition. He was not good-looking, and neither was he wealthy, who was going to marry him? Tired, he spent the on the beach. When he was returning home, he passed by the marriage registering center. He sighed for his fate but suddenly, a beautiful lady asked him, "Hey, do you have any identity card on you?" Hao Ren nodded in a daze, and the lady dragged him inside the office. The young man was yet to register what happened to him when an automated voice sounded, "Host, congratulations on getting married. Omnipotent Husband System is now activated." ... Years later, Hao Ren became an entity many people wished to meet. However, Hao Ren never stayed outside, to everything he had one reply, "I have to go home and cook for my wife." Would you like to know his journey from an average to an over-achieving person standing at the apex of power and prestige? ... Author's Note: If you guys wish to discuss the book with your co-readers, or have suggestions for me on how to improve the story, you can reach me out on discord. Discord: chasing_dream06

Volume 1- A painful death, all due to a misunderstanding. Julian sat there, hopeless. His death was imminent. Slowly, it all went black. "I'm... alive?" To Julian's surprise, he was not exactly dead. - Volume 2- The classroom was filled with incoherent chatter and babble, a combination of all the conversations mixed together, coming into a single ear. "Settle down, class! A former student is returning!" The normally loud classroom began to lower there voices, all shocked by the sudden and random information. No one was informed about this besides the teachers. The whispers and faint conversations continued. Creak... The door pushed open. A familiar face stepped into the classroom.

"In a world where the strong rule and the weak are forgotten, one boy chooses silence... to build a throne loud enough to shake the heavens. After surviving endless humiliation from the world’s top-ranked faction, Ling Tianran, a low-born orphan from a remote border city in the Dragon Country, was left broken—but not defeated. On the brink of death, he awakens the Sovereign’s Silent System, a mysterious force that grants him power, strategy, and a single purpose: Create the strongest hidden faction in the world — one that fears no bloodline, background, or balance of power. But this isn’t a fairytale. The world is in ruin — plagued by demonic beasts, corrupted humans, and ruthless cultivators. The weak are hunted. The strong dominate. Yet, when monsters die, they drop Beast Cores that fuel cultivation. When intelligent demons fall, they drop treasures that can change destinies. And in the chaos, a silent sovereign begins to rise — one step at a time, from the shadows. He hides his face. He never reveals his realm. But the Golden Dragon Emblem on his followers marks the rise of an invisible empire. Enemies multiply. Allies flock to the unknown leader. And soon... the entire world trembles at the name of a faction no one has ever seen — yet everyone fears. No mercy. No filler. No gods to pray to. This is the rise of a throne forged in silence... and crowned in chaos."

One minute, I was a medical doctor rushing to work. The next, I woke up as a lowly omega inside the pages of my favorite werewolf novel The Psycho Alpha. Alpha Zachary Black. The cruel, ruthless, dangerously sexy Alpha of the Redwood Pack. The same man who kills anyone who breathes wrong around him. Especially women. He hates them. Despises weakness. And he definitely doesn’t believe in love. And he chose me as his personal omega. But there’s something wrong with me. I can hear his thoughts. Not just random thoughts. Dirty thoughts. Dark, possessive, obsessive ones about me. His so-called “personal omega.” He thinks I’m weak, fragile, breakable… but he also wants to ruin me, claim me, devour me. Every time he looks at me, his inner voice screams things his lips would never dare say out loud. I should be afraid of him. I should run far, far away. But how do you escape someone who owns your body and now, wants your soul? Worse, he’s starting to suspect I’m not who I say I am. Because I’m not just Christy, the omega. I’m a stranger in this world, trying to survive a plot I already know ends in blood.

"All it takes is one kiss, and I can steal their power!" Hermes Potentia is an F-class hero, who's power is to copy only some of the traits of the food he ingest. This power was named 'Copy Cat', and was considered useless. If he ate a chicken, he would only grow some feathers and can squack really loud. If he ate a pig, he would get a pig's snout and just get really hungry. Because of this, he was bullied by his superiors in the heroes guild, The Golden Apple. But everything changed when he accidentally kissed Somner, a hero with a hypnosis ability. He learned that the Copy Cat ability doesn't just apply to animals he ate— It also applies to human DNA! With this, he orchestrated his ultimate revenge on every single hero who humiliated him. Top MC 1 v Multiple bottoms Harem One true love or multiple end game? We shall see

I stopped sleeping around the time I started seeing shadows that didn’t belong to anyone. The kind that breathed behind cupboard doors. Whispered when no one else was home. I used to think I was losing my mind. Then I met Ardere. She transferred in with haunted eyes and bruises she didn’t talk about. The kind of girl who didn’t touch anyone—and for good reason. Her power wasn’t fire, or flight, or anything survivable. It was grief. Weaponized. If she brushed your skin, you felt every dead thing that ever lived inside her. Most people stayed away. I couldn’t. She was dangerous in a way no one understood. And I was already too hollow to care. Maybe that’s why her power didn’t break me the way it broke everyone else. Or maybe it did. Just slower. Then the people who once stole her came back. And the only way to stop what’s coming is to let her be taken again. To make her break loud enough that they come running. She asked me to help her do it. And I did. I hurt her in ways I swore I never would. She’s gone now. And I don’t know if what’s left of her will ever come back.

Birth rates are decreasing. Hope is vanishing. The world has gone gray. Humanity, drifting in quiet collapse, receives an email. Every person on Earth. Simultaneously. The Aegis Mandate. Disguised as a cosmic aptitude test, it triggers The Incident of Separation—a global psychic cataclysm that erases identities, wipes memories, and divides all survivors into three factions: Law, Neutral, and Chaos. Overnight, cities become battlegrounds. Apartments become dungeons. Ordinary people become monsters—or the ones who hunt them. Ragnar Vhagar was just a loner university student. Now, thanks to a system he didn’t ask for, he’s a newly minted Demon King, locked in a crumbling apartment with goblins under his sofa and a glowing soul crystal next to his frozen peas. His new job? Build a deadly domain, defend it from invading “Heroes,” and somehow level up fast enough to not die. Alongside him is Isabelle Thorne, a razor-sharp warrior of few words and one very sharp sword. Their reluctant alliance, born in blood and snark, evolves into trust—and maybe something dangerously close to affection—as they rise together through the layers of the game-like world they’re trapped in. With each conquered domain and defeated boss, Ragnar realizes the truth: the dungeons aren’t meant to crown a winner. They’re meant to break the players. The Law faction wants control. The Chaos faction craves destruction. But Ragnar? He wants something they’re all too afraid to say out loud: Freedom. In the ruins of Kanta’s ogre stronghold, Ragnar and his misfit warband take their biggest step yet—claiming a kingdom, unifying a fractured system, and preparing for what comes next. The Heroes are watching. The gods are stirring. The world is watching a war. And somewhere deep beneath it all... Ragnar is rewriting the rules.

Part One: Where Thoughts Rest is a deeply personal collection of poems/story that offers a quiet space for emotion, reflection, and healing. Through themes of exhaustion, grief, invisibility, and resilience, these poems/story speak to the soul’s most tender moments — when the world feels too loud, too cruel, or too indifferent. Each piece is a resting place for thoughts that have long remained unspoken, capturing the ache of being misunderstood, the sorrow of a wounded Earth, and the quiet strength of still believing in love, hope, and the self. This is not just a collection — it’s a soft voice in the dark, reminding you that you are not alone. Let these words hold you. Let them remind you to breathe. Let them be the place where your thoughts, too, can finally rest.

Riley Thomas has always hated hockey. It’s loud, aggressive, and full of men who think they can charm their way through anything. But when she meets Nate Calloway who is tall, quiet, and more than just the star defenseman of the local hockey team, she can’t help but be drawn in. What starts as a casual fling soon becomes something Riley never expected. Beneath Nate’s tough exterior lies a man who’s been running from himself, and the closer they get, the more Riley realizes she’s fallen for someone she can’t trust. But Nate’s hiding something. A secret that’s bigger than their chemistry, and one that could break them both. Nate’s forced to choose between his love for Riley and the life he’s built around the ice. With one foot in the locker room and the other in a world he doesn’t feel worthy of, he’s on the edge of losing everything. But the game isn’t over yet. And neither is their love. Can Riley forgive him and take a chance on the man behind the jersey? Or will they both be left in the penalty box of their own making? Offside Hearts is a slow-burn, emotional romance about love, forgiveness, and finding the courage to skate on thin ice for the one person who makes it all worth it.

Whispers Beneath the Loud Moon Dark Fantasy | Enemies-to-Lovers | Soul-Shard Quest | Erotic Tension Betrayed. Shattered. Cursed. Clive was supposed to be a hero. Instead, his soul was broken to seal away a god—and the witch Maedra made sure he lived to regret it. Now he hunts the scattered fragments of himself, each one buried in monsters, memories, and desire. A half-nude warrior woman created by Maedra joins him, her body a weapon, her motives unknown. A silver-haired flirt stalks his path, her secrets sharp as her smile. And his only companion? A snarky talking skull who may be more than he seems. Beneath the Loud Moon, lust burns, lies twist, and every shard recovered makes Clive less human—and more dangerous. Can he reclaim himself before the truth breaks him again?

It started with a glance—a simple, innocent moment where Nirvay’s eyes met Aarohi’s for the first time, and life quietly changed its direction. From school benches to office cabins, their journey was painted with sweet mischief, teasing promises, and silent support. Where everyone else saw just friendship, Nirvay always knew Aarohi was his home. Even when misunderstandings clouded their path, even when life pulled them apart, Nirvay never let go. Because his love was never casual—it was his silent vow. When destiny finally brought them to the same office, confessions slipped between coffee cups and files. In that moment, they promised—forever. But life had other plans. A devastating accident shattered their carefully built dreams. Aarohi’s world turned upside down, but Nirvay? He stayed. Every time she pushed him away, every time life tested them, he stood by her side—silently, stubbornly, unshakably. Because real love? It isn’t loud. It stays. No matter what.

An arranged marriage. A snowbound mansion. A love they never saw coming—and a danger that sees everything. When fiery heiress Cassandra Beaumont agrees to an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly charming Julian Ashford, it’s not for love—it’s for legacy. The merger between their powerful families’ companies demands unity, and their wedding is the headline-making contract that seals the deal. But when a brutal snowstorm traps them inside the eerie, sprawling Ashford estate, love becomes the least of their worries. The house creaks with secrets. Tea appears without being ordered. Footsteps echo from empty rooms. And someone—or something—is watching them. As the forced proximity tests their patience, banter turns to chemistry, and distrust begins to melt into reluctant desire. But buried beneath the flirting and firelight lies a chilling mystery: someone doesn’t want this alliance to happen. And they’re willing to do anything to stop it. A Winter Tale is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic dramedy packed with sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough shadows to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Some entered Crestwood just to see him. They’d heard the name — a rumour more than a fact. Daniel Carter. A first-year student who somehow became the top of Shadow Legion. No one knew what to believe. Only that something happened last year. Among the new admissions were five students. Their intentions? Unclear. But even they couldn’t ignore the wave that hit the school on their very first day — an unexpected moment that sent whispers flying again. At the center of it all? The same name. Daniel Carter. Wherever they went, they heard it. His presence wasn’t loud, but it lingered. Crestwood used to be just a prestigious school. Now? It felt like a place built around something deeper, something darker. As the group tried to make sense of the changes, their attention turned to a certain second-year group. Confronting them led to answers. Slowly, piece by piece, they began to understand who Daniel really was. From being the topper of the school to leading a gang that now runs in the shadows… What changed him? What made the school change with him? The story begins here. This story is also being published on RoyalRoad under my profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/685797/fictions” [I am the author and am publishing it on RoyalRoad.com.]

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal, having no idea that they just married their secret partner in crime. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

"Some shadows aren't cast by the sun... they are born from the people we love the most." Elara was supposed to be strong — the eldest, the example, the quiet protector of a house that never asked how she was doing. But the silence grew heavier during lockdown. Between online classes, suffocating expectations, and the pressure to never break, she forgot what it felt like to simply breathe. Mira, her younger sister, was the fire — wild, loud, and unwilling to play by anyone's rules. But when that fire was misunderstood, punished, and nearly taken away, it triggered a storm neither of them were ready for. As betrayal, loss, and rebellion rise in their home, two sisters are forced to confront a truth they’ve both been avoiding: that love alone isn’t always enough to save someone. Can two girls lost in their own shadows find the light before it's too late?

Aarav was never the loud one, never the rebellious one. From a very young age, he understood things children weren’t supposed to—things like sacrifice, silence, and the heaviness in his father’s eyes after a long day. He never asked for much. He accepted whatever was given. He loved his parents deeply, especially his father, who was strict but hardworking, a man shaped by his own struggles and expectations. But love, Aarav would learn, is not always kind. His father measured worth in marks and obedience, in comparisons with cousins and classmates, in the kind of achievements that could be spoken of proudly to neighbors. And when Aarav failed to meet those expectations—when he scored average marks or made small mistakes—his father’s words didn’t correct him; they cut him. Harsh, unforgiving, public words. And the deepest wound of all came not from a beating, but from a sentence whispered in shame: “If you don’t study, go wash dishes and repay my money.” Over time, Aarav stopped trying. Then, he stopped speaking. And eventually, he stopped dreaming. Because when every effort is met with criticism, when every step forward is shadowed by comparisons, when even your smallest joys are brushed off as “useless”—you begin to believe that maybe joy was never meant for you. Maybe you’re only here to survive, not to live. The Boy Who Forgot to Dream is a tender, heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that explores the quiet battles children fight behind closed doors. It speaks to every person who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or never enough. Through Aarav’s lonely journey—from silent obedience to emotional numbness—it asks a painful question: What happens to a child who’s never allowed to fail?

In the quiet town of Aokashi, in the fictional country of Hinokuni, spring returns as always—but for Akira Hayasaka, everything feels painfully the same. A top student, admired for his brilliance and composure, Akira is secretly drowning in expectations and isolation. That begins to change when he’s seated next to Airi Tachibana, a quiet book-loving girl who doesn’t smile just to please or look at him with admiration. She doesn't try to talk to him, impress him, or pretend to be anything. She just… exists. Calmly. Honestly. A chance encounter while saving a stray kitten brings them closer, and Akira discovers a hidden side of her—an anonymous online writer whose words feel too personal, too familiar. Unspoken thoughts. Quiet truths. Things he’s never had the courage to say aloud. As petals fall and seasons change, Akira and Airi slowly begin to understand each other—not through loud declarations or dramatic gestures, but through silence, presence, and the small steps that lead to something more.

Luana Flores is twenty, loud, and just a little too alive for her own good. She swears too much, laughs at her own jokes, and always shows up late - barefoot, hair a mess, beer in hand. Island life is sweet and predictable: work at the beach café, talk trash with Louise, dodge her grandma's prayers, and maybe flirt with fate just a little. And then he walks in. Not tall. Not flashy. Just him - black shirt, khaki shorts, slippers that have seen better days, and eyes that fold into half-moons when he laughs. The kind of boy who’s quiet but kind, who loves bitter coffee and always notices the small things - like when her hands shake, or when her smile doesn’t reach all the way. Luana doesn’t mean to fall. She really doesn’t. But when it starts to feel like flying, how do you stop? So she keeps the flutter in her chest a secret. Tells no one. Not even him. Because love feels a lot like freedom. But what if her heart’s already too tired to keep up?

I’ve always been the background character. The kind of guy who doesn’t stand out—quiet, average, forgettable. I didn’t mind. In fact, I preferred it that way. Life was simpler when you kept your head down and didn’t get involved. Go to school, go home, blend in. That was until Koharu Minami barged into my life—loud, messy, annoyingly persistent... and definitely not cute. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself. She’s a first-year transfer student with way too much energy and zero sense of personal space. For some reason, she’s taken an interest in me, the “NPC senpai” as she jokingly calls me. Whether it’s dragging me into weird club activities, forcing me to eat lunch with her under the sakura tree, or making me help her chase some bizarre dream she won’t tell anyone about—Koharu is chaos incarnate. But somewhere between her absurd antics, awkward confessions, and unexpected vulnerability, I realized something terrifying: I think I’ve fallen for her. And maybe... just maybe... I don’t want to be a background character anymore. ---