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Tik Tik Tik

MASKARA

Tik tak. Tik tak. Tanging tunog ng orasan ang nangingibabaw sa tahimik na bahay—isang tahimik na nakakabingi, na para bang bumabalot sa bawat sulok ng silid. Parang musika ito ng kawalan, ngunit imbes na paginhawahin, lalo lamang nitong pinapalakas ang kabog ng aking dibdib. Tik tak. Parang pinipiga ang aking puso, bawat segundo, bawat saglit, paulit-ulit, na tila pinapaalala ang bigat na matagal ko nang dinadala. Hindi ko na kayang pigilan pa. Kumawala na ang aking mga luha, kasabay ng hiningang tila mabigat na bato sa aking dibdib. Bumagsak ang mga patak na parang ulan sa pisngi kong hindi na sanay ngumiti. Minsan naiisip ko, paano nga ba ako napunta sa ganitong sitwasyon? Ang sakit—nakakapaso, nakakasakal—hindi ito basta lungkot lang, kundi isang matinding kalungkutan na nagpapahina sa aking mga tuhod. Araw-araw, pilit akong bumabangon, pilit tinatawid ang mga oras, pero habang ginagawa ko ito, lalong lumalalim ang sugat. Nasasaktan ako, hindi lamang dahil sa mga nangyari, kundi dahil sa awa ko sa aking sarili. Sino ba namang hindi maaawa kung araw-araw, pinipilit kong ngumiti kahit wala nang natitirang dahilan para sumaya? Ngunit kahit anong mangyari, kahit anong sakit ang idulot nito, isa lang ang sigurado ko: Ikaw at ikaw lamang ang aking mamahalin. Walang makakapalit sa'yo. Sa kabila ng lahat, sa kabila ng mga gabing binubulabog ng tahimik na pag-iyak, ikaw pa rin ang laman ng puso kong durog na durog na. Hays… Nawa’y dumating ang araw na ang tik tak ng orasan ay maging musika ng pag-asa. Pero sa ngayon, ito muna ang aking mundo—isang tahimik na silid, isang pusong nagdurugo, at isang pagmamahal na kahit kailan ay hindi ko kayang bitawan.
ariazmo · 600 Views

The Lying Detective [Early Version]

Taking place in the modern ages, 2024s, the Japanese government has invested in a prestigious, elite academy, The Karasuno Academy, designed to nurture the brightest minds of the future japanese people's and country. Losherk Andrew Avalon, a 17-year-old sociopathy prodigy who held the name of "L.A.A", the world’s greatest detective. The best of the best product of a enigmatic government facility, Andrew’s intelligent seems unmatched, yet his heart remains locked behind the emotional walls built by his troubled past. His life has been a chess game of logic, deception, and psychological warfare, where lies and truths blend seamlessly, and the only rule is winning even though he know he will lose in the end. Driven by his desire to understand the human heart and reclaim the emotions stripped from him, Andrew enrolls in Karasuno Academy. Now in this new environment, Andrew rebuilds the elite task force from his past, once disbanded, and soon becomes glues in solving high-profile cases within Japan. With every case solved and every mystery unraveled by him, Andrew must confront not only criminal but the complexity of human emotions, including his own. "People are all born liars and are mostly used to lying, even to themselves, believing in their supposed honesty. If someone who has never lied truly existed, that very existence would be a lie. For humans, lying becomes a strategic tactic of survival in the game called 'life.' We fail to realize that at birth, that our freedom is none, we are slaves to intuition and fate itself, playing a game where, in the end, we inevitably lose no matter what." -Andrew Philosophy __________________________________ The cover Illustration by... : u/shijmei (Reddit) @ka_w0ruu (Tik Tok) Other Genre : -Psychological -Philosophical -Thriller / Suspense -Crime
CreationCawthon · 6.8K Views

Despised wife of aloof tycoon's changed soul.

Reina once a superstar and a spoiled princess found herself transmigrated into the body of a village girl and unwanted wife of an aloof and cold tycoon. A victim of bully and schemed by the whole family including her rumoured cheating husband who does not want her at all. Now she was the owner if they thought they could bully her then they are going to regret it ********* " Ma'am why are you getting discharged so soon you are yet to recover " " Martha just do as you are told" Though her madam seem too cold she was actually confident compared to her previous meekly self that anyone can bull even she felt bad for her. The car was already there to fetch her but this time it was not the one her mother-in-law sent rather it was the boss himself. " Get in" He said and feeling weak she couldn't argue and got inside the car which he opened the door and closed after her. " Let's go" He said and the driver started the car. It was quiet all the way to the mansion. " This?" She had no memory of this place where did he take her. " My villa you stay here until you get better I don't want another reason to delay our divorce " " Oh!" Was all she said to his surprise he was looking for any sign of despair or sadness but no she was all cool about it. " Where is my room I need to rest" She said all bossy as if she owned the place to his surprise since when was she confident around him? Reina was always careful around him and scared she wouldn't even raise her head to look at him and that behaviour of hers really annoyed him. He doesn't like weak people and always thought she was pretending all to gain his sympathy and attention while he had none. " What? Where am I supposed to sleep, are you sure you want me to get better, I can't divorce you if I don't recover, the fast I recover early we get our freedom" she said with a happy face while for some reasons her words annoyed him. " You sleep at the first floor don't climb the stairs Lena will show you the room" He said coldly then left. " yeah don't want weren't really respective of her. After walking along the long huge corridor finally they reached the room at the end part of the villa isolated from others Reina noticed that it was the smallest of all and wasn't taken care of much. Opening the door she held in her breath and turn around to the servants who smirked seeing her reaction, their master never took her as their Mistress and they never took her as one so why should they serve her if she wants something then she can just take it herself. Not noticing the change in her the servants held in their arrogance and said " We have already finished our task now if you can excuse us we have other work to do" the head servant Lena said coldly as if she was the master and Reina was just nobody. Giving a lazy nod the head servant turn to leave not caring for the woman who stood looking at them with expressionless look and when the clock tik to seven pm she said firmly her tone holding a great authority over them that they froze from their steps " Stop right there" Reina said with raised tone and ordered coldly that even they were surprised didn't they say madam was easy to bully and too timid. It was what they hears from the servants of main mansion and even witnessed her embarrassing moments during celebrations and family meetings she was too coward to defend herself and very easy to bully even the servants would take out their anger on her after being scolded by their master. Reina had never complained to her husband no matter what happened no matter what treatment she received from the family or others she had always tried to be more understanding and work hard to fit in thinking they would one day recognise her as the member of the family
Jay_Ibra · 4.5K Views

The Prince's Villainous Flower [BL]

Prince Reyin is the adopted son of the royal Avalon family, reviled by royalty and upper-class families for his impoverished roots in the barren outskirts of the kingdom. Acknowledged as a worthless royal and loathed openly by his beloved family, he lives an isolated life, tending to flowers and the sick. Despite his circumstances, Reyin’s heart remains soft for those who despise him, and he spends his energy taking advantage of the bountiful resources accommodating a Prince to pursue his calling of medicine. However, any potential for dreams evaporates when a rogue organization burns the Avalon castle to embers. Reyin survives due to being rescued by a mysterious member of the organization—a skilled swordsman named Hael—who claims to be the one who murdered the Prince’s family and hesitates not to pluck people at random to slaughter them. Strangely, Reyin feels blossoms of familiarity whenever he sets eyes upon his captor. As forced proximity has the good-natured Prince relying on the villain, he realizes much too late that perhaps Hael isn’t as villainous as he seems but merely misunderstood. And to save Hael from his damning plunge into evil, fate will require a great sacrifice from them both. *A character-driven story about soulmates, fated phileo love, sacrifice, family, politics, and royalty. This story takes place in the 17th century, in the fictitious kingdom of Avalon, and is written in modern-day English.* { Potential Trigger Warnings: Suicidal Ideation, Self Harm, Trauma from Sexual Assault (panic attacks), PTSD, Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Love Disorders, Substance Abuse, Body Dysmorphia, & Eating Disorders. } [ This story centers affectionate friendships between men. Use of BL tag for bromance. ] Tik Tok: @_hav.en_ Instagram: @_hav.en._
_Haven · 73.1K Views

Pining Through Calamity (Bromance)

Two hundred years ago was the domain war between humans and elves. The result: a third of the human world seized by the elven power. Ruith is a gentle and sensitive elven prince, too passive to succeed his father, the king of Ophinem’s Meadow Province, now that his elder brother has passed away unexpectedly. Simon is a dutiful and heroic human soldier, willing to sacrifice anything to provide for his family in the slums. However, he is dying from a disease even the military’s advanced technology cannot cure. Time for him is running out. When the two encounter by chance in the human world, an instant and adoring friendship blooms. Too consumed with each other, their demanding responsibilities are forgotten until the antagonism their races hold against each other catches fire. Together the pair faces severe consequences for their forbidden bond that they desperately attempt to overcome in order to escape another war that could eradicate everything they love and pry them away from each other. A character-driven story about opposing worlds, forbidden bonds, royalty, politics, magic, religion, and philia love. {Warnings: contains angst, betrayal, violence, revenge, and mentions/depictions of suicide & self harm.} *Note*: In this story, elves are reinvented according to my imagination and how their design will nourish the plot. They do not follow the rules traditional to their design. [ This story centers affectionate friendships between men. ] Cover art: Ai Art Generated by Hamzataliu on Pinterest! Tik Tok: @ _hav.en_ Instagram: @_hav.en._
_Haven · 84.3K Views

Abu Sabir, who has been giving tea to everyone since the fifteenth cen

I have been serving tea to the people at this place for almost seven decades and making tea in this tea house," said Abu Sabir, 90, whose tea house is known in the southern Saudi city of Jazan. The visit of local and foreign tourists to Jazan is not complete without drinking Abu Sabir's tea. Abu Sabir, who has been serving tea for fifty years, is of great interest not only to the people of Jazan but also to tourists from all over the world. Tourist guides are advised to visit Abu Sabir's tea house and usually tourists find Abu Sabir and his tea according to their fame. Abu Sabra has an extraordinary reputation for his cheerful and sociable nature. Abu Sabir's tea is known as a brand in Jazan, the pleasure of which is enhanced by the interesting conversation of Abu Sabir. In an interview with Al Arabiya Net, Abu Sabir stated that he is from Yemen and came to Saudi Arabia when he was 12 years old. "I were making tea in this tea residence ever when you consider that." Abu Sabir stated that Jazan's correct looks did no longer allow him to depart. "Apart from Arab countries, travelers from Europe also come to my tea house in large numbers and I am very happy to offer them tea." Citizens of Jazan say that just as the area is famous for its natural beauty, so is Abu Sabir's tea house. Tourists who come here, whether they are locals or foreigners, must visit Abu Sabir's tea house before leaving Jazan, and while sipping his tea, they also hear strange and interesting stories from his mouth. Najib Hammoud, an elderly man from Jazan, said: "I have known Abu Sabir since I was 10 years old and I used to come to his shop with my father. Childhood memories are still fresh in my mind. Abu Sabir's interesting words still draw me to his tea house.
Fun_Tik · 1.3K Views
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