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REINCARNATED AS A MOVIE DIRECTOR

Vincent Caine, a washed-up movie director whose career collapsed under the weight of his own unfulfilled ambition, awakens in a void — a pitch-black theater where the only spotlight is fixed on his own sweating, broken face. The laughter of an unseen audience echoes around him, sharp and unnatural, twisting his pain into their entertainment. His memories are gone, save for a single truth: his name. A booming voice — equal parts ringmaster and executioner — congratulates Vincent on his "win." The prize? A new life. Not because of talent or purpose, but a simple roll of the dice. He is to inhabit the body of another heartbroken indie director, recently felled by a heart attack, his corpse held in unnatural suspension. As Vincent's consciousness spirals through the emerald vortex of his forced rebirth, the lines between performance and reality blur. The faceless crowd’s laughter follows him like a haunting score. Memories that are not his begin to surface — the indie director’s unfinished scripts, his fears, his distant relationships. But Vincent’s own past remains a blank canvas, gnawed at by a presence that seems to slither through his mind. What awaits him in this new life is more than just another chance at directing — it's a waking nightmare of fabricated success and lingering failure. Every interaction feels staged, every relationship like a hollow performance. The question isn't just who Vincent will become in this borrowed life — it's what dark hand is pulling the strings behind the curtain, orchestrating this surreal second act. And the ever-present, unnatural laughter? It never stops. Because the show must go on.
NOE_LOUP_69 · 1.9K Views

World Of Mine & Craft

Zayne Falken is an indie game developer on the verge of collapse. His projects barely make money, and he's on the brink of eviction. One night, overwhelmed by despair, he wanders to a highland area to clear his mind. There, he stumbles upon something that shouldn't exist—a massive portal radiating an eerie, pulsating energy. Driven by curiosity and a faint hope for something better, Zayne steps through the portal. In an instant, he is pulled into an incomprehensible dimension. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself in a world made entirely of cubes. The sky is pixelated, the trees are symmetrical, and the ground feels like a simulated reality. At first, he believes it's a dream or some sort of reality glitch. But the pain and injuries he experiences are all too real. This world functions like a game, yet there is no exit button. With no other choice, Zayne must survive, understand the rules of this strange realm, and find a way back home. As he explores, he discovers ancient structures, encounters mysterious creatures, and realizes he's not the first person to be trapped in this world. A hidden history lurks beneath the surface—one that even the inhabitants don’t fully understand. The more he uncovers, the clearer it becomes that his arrival here is no accident. A greater force is at play, manipulating events from the shadows. Now, Zayne must not only fight for survival but also unravel the secrets of this world and confront the entity that controls it all. Can he find a way back? Or will he become a permanent part of this pixelated reality?
AdamSagrieL · 266 Views

The burden of expectations

The Burden of Expectations – A Novel Introduction In the heart of Nigeria, where tradition and modernity often collide, two lives are set on a course neither of them could have foreseen. Zahra Muhammad Aliyu has always known her path. The last daughter of one of Kano’s wealthiest families, she has spent her life cloaked in discipline, dignity, and the quiet burden of expectation. Her mother, ever doting, whispers prayers of success into her ears, while her father, a man too busy building an empire to look back, assumes she will never falter. Medicine is her calling, and excellence is her duty. There is no room for distraction. No room for deviation. No room for someone like Kevin chidera Ikechukwu. Kevin is everything Zahra is not. A nursing student by choice and a Casanova by reputation, he walks through life with an ease she cannot understand. Where Zahra sees duty, he sees freedom. Where she clings to faith, he tests his own beliefs. He is Igbo, Christian, and reckless—three reasons she should never cross paths with him. But fate is not so easily dictated. When Zahra arrives at Lagos University of Nigeria, she steps into a world that challenges everything she knows. And when an infuriating encounter with Kevin marks the beginning of their story, she realizes that some battles are fought not with words but with the unspoken weight of expectation, pride, and something even more dangerous—curiosity. This is not a love story. Not yet. This is a story of identity, faith, ambition, and the unpredictable ways the heart defies reason. And it all begins the moment Zahra and Kevin meet.
Zia9300 · 451 Views
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