Marked Tengen Vs Upper Moons

Two separate worlds. Two souls destined to meet. Astra and Rowan were born on opposite moons, where each other's reflection is only a forbidden myth. From childhood, they felt each other's presence in their dreams, in their thoughts, in the echo of an impossible love. But when the veil between their worlds begins to weaken, they discover their connection is real... and dangerous. Legends warn that crossing the reflection will upset the balance of the universe. The Guardian of Reflections lurks in the shadows, determined to prevent it. But Astra and Rowan are willing to defy fate, even if the price is disappearing forever. Because there are loves that transcend worlds. And there are moons that, though separated, never cease to shine together.

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades, loyal friends and to top it off she had a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob, Caleb Wolfe, a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar, why not? He was dangerously handsome, a bad boy to the core whose mere presence in a room could make any woman forget her better judgement. With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him. But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. That deep baritone voice creeped into her mind in the unholiest of ways. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.

For centuries,the kingdom of Joseon has hunted down sorcerers and shift shapers branding them as demon and erasing them from history.Moon Sihyun,the last known surviving demon sorcerer,has spent his life in hiding,concealing the dark tattoos that mark him as a threat.But when he and his twin brother are captured,he's thrown into the heart of the palace,straight into the hands of Jin Muwon,the crown prince cursed to die before his 30th birthday. The only cure?The young blood of a demon sorcerer.Bound by an ancient ritual,Sihyun is force into a dangerous ritual,one that demands he stay close to the very man whose family slaughtered his kind.Muwon drains Sihyun's magic,inching closer to survival.But the longer they're together,the more their fates tangle in ways neither of them expect. Yet Sihyun has a plan.He doesn't intend to simply be used and discarded.He plans to burn the kingdom to the ground,and when another demon sorcerer,Ryu Vanyul, appears in the shadows whispering of revenge,the choice becomes clear,Sihyun must choose:revenge or love? Will he break the curse or destroy the man bound to it? #BL #HistoricalFantasy #EnemiesToLovers #CursedPrince #DarkRomance #SlowBurn #ForbiddenMagic #SorceryAndRevenge #FatedLove #KoreanMythology

#WARNING Vivid descriptions of abuse scenes. Readers discretion is advised. They call it an honor, but everyone knows the truth. Every year, the Lycans choose one werewolf from the Feral Packs to attend Lunar Crest Academy. A place of wealth, power, and deadly secrets. A place no Feral has ever returned from. This year, that sacrifice is Lorraine Anderson Branded as the outcast of the ShadowFang Pack, she has endured years of torment at the hands of those who once called her family. Beaten, broken, and betrayed, she is now being handed over to the monsters that rule them all. The Lycans. She knows what awaits her.....death. But when she arrives at Lunar Crest Academy, she finds something even worse than death. A game. One where she is the lowest-ranked player. One where survival is impossible. And at the center of it all stands him. The Lycan prince. Cold. Ruthless. Dangerous. His red eyes seem to follow her every move, his presence a constant, suffocating force. She should fear him like everyone else. She should cower under his gaze. But she doesn’t. Because beneath his terrifying exterior, there’s something else. Something dark and possessive. Something that makes her heart pound in a way it never should. In a world where strength is everything and weakness means death, Lorraine has only one choice.... to fight. Even if it means challenging the very monsters that want to destroy her. Even if it means becoming something far more terrifying than anyone ever expected. Because one thing is certain… She will not die quietly.

Born into darkness, Lucius is marked by an infernal curse—the Mark of the Abyss. This unholy sigil endows him with powers that defy mortal comprehension, yet seals his fate: servitude, rejection, and a grim demise. Embark on a journey with Lucius as he unravels the hidden truth behind the Marks, battles to carve out a destiny of his own, and strikes back against the cruel fate imposed upon him. In a world that shuns him for his cursed existence, Lucius will forge unlikely alliances to challenge those who scorn him. He is driven by a relentless desire to claim a place for himself and his loved ones, no matter the cost. Prepared to plunge into the darkest depths of depravity, Lucius is poised on the brink of a harrowing journey. The ultimate enigma remains: what awaits him in the abyss of his ambitions? Content: -Includes R18 Content - gore - death - NO NTR - NO YURI/BL

A deafening howl tore through the battlefield. The Octopus monster rose from the rubble, its soulless black eyes filled with madness. Olivia could barely stand. Her team was on the brink of death. And then… something moved. The tiny snake sank his fangs into the Bowolf’s cores. A surge of energy exploded. Wings of pure fire unfurled, its golden eyes blazed. A dragon had risen. But one fatal mistake… He fell. Something inside Olivia snapped. A roar ripped from her throat as flames consumed her. The sky cracked apart, and then… [SYSTEM WARNING!] [The Fire of Chaos has been activated.] [Continued use will lead to destruction] But Olivia wasn’t stopping. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thirty years ago, the world ended.  Unknown monsters descended upon the earth, plunging it to ruins. But with the destruction came a blessing or rather a curse.  The System. Now, humans wield superpowers, battling the creatures that threaten their existence. The last survivors formed factions, fighting to stay alive. But survival is a cruel game of fate. Every year, the system selects a group of unwilling teenagers  by lottery- to fight, to die. Olivia never asked for any of this. Betrayed by her family, forced to fight, she was left for dead. Until fate intervened. Until she met him. Little White, the small, snake-like creature at her side, is hiding secrets far greater than she imagined. When death closed in, his truth unraveled, along with something even darker inside Olivia—power, overwhelming and untamed. The Fire of Chaos is burning inside her, and if she doesn’t learn to control it…. She’ll destroy everything. Survival is just the beginning. The real war is yet to come.

After Stargaze Family executed his family, Noel Ardagan embarked on his journey, restoring his family name with the help of a System. "What? How the heck did she get it before me? The system told me that I'm the only one who knows about it!" Noel Ardagan cursed in anger, "That conniving murdering woman!" "At this point in time, only I should be aware about this tomb. But how did he find out about it?" Anna Stargaze, even after her reincarnation, couldn’t comprehend Noel's actions. The clash between of a person holding a system and a reincarnator who knows everything in the future is about to start.

On that night, as I walked aimlessly through the alleys with tears streaming down my face, I kept mumbling, “I hate my life, I hate my life, I hate my life.” I was so immersed in my self-wallow that I didn't realize how far I had wandered up the mountain until I tripped on a rock and landed on my right knee. “*Hissed* How do I walk back down limping?” I murmured into the silence, unsure of what to do next. Just as I was about to find my way back down, something caught my eye at the top of the mountain, just a few steps away from me. A flower was glowing there, radiant and mysterious, and I couldn't help but feel intrigued by its presence. I limped towards it, ignoring the pain in my knee, my gaze fixed on the flower as if it held the answers to my troubles. As I stepped closer, I heard a rustling noise behind the bushes. “Hello, is someone there?” I called out gently, but deep down, I figured it was just a rabbit or something. My attention remained on the flower, its beauty ethereal, enhanced by the full moon hanging in the sky. Just then, I felt an odd sense of courage wash over me, and I decided to touch the flower. As my fingers made contact, I was unprepared for what happened next: the flower's glow transferred to me, slowly causing it to wither away. “No, no, what did I do?” Panic surged through me as I tried to brush the glow off my body, but instead, it became even more blinding. Suddenly, I felt something leave me, and whoosh—I was lifted off the ground, emitting a fog-like glow as the world around me darkened. “*Gasp* Where am I?” I opened my eyes wide, darting them around in confusion, trying to make sense of everything. “Was it just a dream?” I wondered aloud, but everything looked so familiar; I found myself in my room, yet something felt profoundly different. I stood up, intent on freshening up, but paused when I noticed my fingernails—they were ash-colored and longer than before. I didn’t remember getting a manicure, so what was happening? I pushed those thoughts aside and stripped down to take a quick shower, but that’s when I let out a startled scream. A massive flower tattoo covered my back! “H—how? I didn't do this, right?” Confusion and disbelief washed over me, but beneath it all, a thrill of anticipation began to stir within me. What had transpired? What did it mean for the future? The events of that night felt like a catalyst for something far greater, and I couldn't shake the feeling that my life was about to change in ways I could hardly comprehend.

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes? .. Facebook - Alexis Dee

Oh welcome this is a same old story, There was a loser guy, who get betryaed by everyone in his life in one god damn night for some reason. I mean what can be odds for that to happen, right? Anyway as one can guess it's brain dead plot, logic being urban legend, while grammer is murdered left and right. Still in such world, that loser would get some op power because of course he do and then start face slapping hugging all kinds of beauty's, well you know the drill. So such loser protagonist is "Shut up you dumb voice, You arw loser, Your whole family is loser, Just do what you are told to do like a slave, Don't add extra stuff." As you can see it would be not so cliché, but cliché novel.

WARNING: [R-18] SOME CHAPTERS MAY INCLUDE MATURE AND EXPLICIT CONTENT! NO RAPE! Long ago, the Sun and the Moon fell in love with each other and flew around the world together. Until the Sun deceived the Moon and slept with the Morning Star. The Moon's heart was shattered and decided to hide herself in the darkness of the night. With regret and to seek forgiveness, the Sun stayed and set on a never ending journey by day in search for his long lost lover. It was said that the stars were the tears of the Moon, illuminating the night to conceal her grief. And for a thousand years, she waited to meet the Sun to inflict the same pain he had given her. It was believed that when the two finally meet, the Moon will turn into bloody red to bring death and chaos. ********************************************* Betrayed. Murdered. Abandoned. She despised the existence of the werewolves and vowed to destroy them in her next life, but only to be reborn as one of them. ********************************************* Amelia was the eldest daughter of Magnus Stanford—the noblest King of the human race. She was once the famous Luna of the most powerful pack in Terraria. Although considered just an average beauty for a princess, her kindness and purity were remarkable. To maintain peace between races, she was sent to Alpha Lucian of the werewolf clan to be his wife and Luna. But just after three months of her ascension, her world turned upside down. She was betrayed by none other than her husband. Murdered and left to rot in an unknown place, her wish to be reborn was granted eighteen years after, only to find herself in the body of a werewolf—a rogue and a fugitive. Even though she had nothing, her new self had an exceptional beauty, enough to capture the heart of any man who takes a glimpse of her. Learning about the downfall of her father's kingdom and the near extinction of the human race, she had to find all means to enter the Kingdom of Elysium, the one who truly holds the power among all the immortal race. Her goal? To be the bride of Elias Lagerfeld—the next Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack and heir to the Elysian throne.

For Jamie Vayne, life could be better, but he’s not complaining. His career as a musician might not be on the fast track, and he still has to work to earn a paycheck, but his following on a particular platform for the naughty eye in search of the sexy guy is on the rise, and his hookup success nears one hundred percent in terms of both sides’ satisfaction. Life is far from a straight line, and certain enticing curves are to be expected. Less expected is having a curve ball thrown at him by no other than the Sunny Hill gossip rag, Xpress. A weirdo who loves dressing up now follows him around, ruining his chances to score, and the next thing he knows, his failures are displayed in bold letters for all the campus’s entertainment. Jamie loves a challenge. He’ll catch Xpress, and when he does... That’s what this story is about.

When up-and-coming rock band decides to get matching tattoos before a gig, they choose a design inspired by a set of strange, symmetrical symbols one of them saw on their guitarist’s arms—markings that he could not explain and was desperately trying to hide. Then when one of the band members shares a photo of their new tats online, to celebrate their bond The image spreads further than expected, catching the attention of a shadowy figure who has been scouring the globe for anyone bearing those exact markings. Because if the symbols are real—not just copies—then one of them is special. As the band members begin suffering violent, unexplainable accidents one by one, paranoia sets in. Someone is hunting them. Someone who believes that one of them, because of the markings, possesses impenetrable skin—a gift worth killing for. Now, the band must uncover the truth behind the symbols, their drummer’s mysterious past, and the deadly secret they never meant to share with the world. Friendship forged in music. Markings bound by fate.
And a predator who won't stop until he bleeds the truth from them.

Orphaned by a shadow attack, Mireya has spent her life fighting against the darkness that stole everything from her. But when she crosses paths with Uhrin—a former witch who now walks among the shadows—Mireya is drawn into a battle far greater than she imagined. An ancient riddle speaks of a lost blade, one that could tip the balance of power. Determined to find it, Mireya embarks on a dangerous quest, uncovering hidden truths about herself along the way. As she struggles to control a power she never knew she had, the weight of destiny looms over her. But when the lines between enemy and ally blur, she’s faced with a choice. And as fate tightens its grip, a forbidden bond begins to form, one that could change everything.

“Help me..” Sloane slurred, she barely felt the pain, her body was numb, her hands trembled as she pressed them against her stomach. Something is wrong. Her vision blurred and then she heard footsteps, heavy and desperate. She lifted her gaze and saw him, her mate. “Ryland…” She lifts her hand weakly, reaching for him. He’s here. He can save her. Ryland’s gaze lands on her, his face pale as he takes in the blood staining her dress. His jaw clenches. For a second, she thinks he’s going to come for her. But then his eyes shift. Past her. To the figure trapped behind her. Celeste. Sloane watched in horror as everything about him changed. The tightness in his expression melts away, replaced with relief. Ryland rushes past Sloane like she’s nothing. Drops to his knees before Celeste. “I’m here. I’ve got you.” His voice is full of warmth—love. A love he never had for Sloane. Ryland grabbed her hand instantly, holding it like she’s his entire world. Sloane couldn’t breathe. “Ryland,” she chokes out, her body shaking. “Please… help me. Our baby..” He doesn’t even look at her. “I won’t let anything happen to you, Celeste. I should have chosen you from the start.” He picked her up, ready to walk away. Sloane tried one last time, her voice weak. “Ryland….please..” Ryland paused to look at her, his gaze flickered to the blood that trickled down her legs then walked away with Celeste clinging unto his arm. ~~~~~~~~ On the day of Sloane’s long-awaited mating ceremony, her world shatters. When the pack is attacked by vicious rouges, Her mate and pack alpha is forced to choose between his mate Sloane and his first love, Celeste. Sloane’s sister. Ryland doesn’t hesitate to choose Celeste, and Sloane’s left to die in the brutal attack. Sloane barely survives, only to wake up to a far greater nightmare. Framed for betrayal. Stripped of her title. Exiled. But the goddess is done with her yet.. As she’s dragged to the borders, Alpha Alexander returns. The true heir. The ruthless warrior and Ryland’s older brother. The moment he lays eyes on Sloane, his wolf growls one undeniable word. Mate. Alexander has returned to reclaim what’s his. His pack, his title, and now, her. But Sloane has learned the hard way that mates can betray, and this time, she refuses to be weak. Because if Alexander truly wants her, he’ll have to fight for her.

I never thought my world would change so quickly. Five years ago I didn't have a purpose in life till I met him, Keitaro. Now there is no world to have a purpose in. Did I make a mistake to follow him?

In that moment, Arata Kuragane understood he was not meant to escape the darkness. He was meant to become it.

The kingdom does not care who they kill—only that they kill. Saphira Valcrow has spent her life as a weapon, trained to take lives without hesitation. Each kill lowers the inked number on her wrist, bringing her one step closer to freedom. Now, she has only one name left. Killian Veyne. The warrior whispered about in war camps. The Phantom Blade. The kingdom’s deadliest ghost. But when the moment arrives, something goes terribly wrong. A hesitation. A choice. And suddenly, Saphira and Killian are forced into an uneasy alliance, hunted by those who once commanded them. In a world where warriors are either predators or prey, Saphira must decide: does she finish the mission that will set her free—or risk everything for the one man who could be her ruin?

【WSA Newbie 2025 Entry】 I'll eat dog shit... Don't kill me... The above lines were solely for drawing attention. I'm sorry if it ruined your time. In a world plagued by unleashed horrors from the depths of hell, Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. The devil himself has swung wide the gates of hell for the reclamation of the throne of heaven, allowing monsters and demons to roam freely, spreading chaos and destruction. But hope flickers in the horror of darkness as God's unleashed the hidden powers within people of the world and marked worthy chosen few with supreme power to rise against the encroaching evil who are known to the world as: Avernus Slayer. Among them is our protagonist, who, along with a fraction of humanity, was granted extraordinary abilities, divided into four categories based on their unique powers, which are classified as • Miraculars • Berserkbleeders • Whisperers • Antitheusars However, amidst this struggle of power, a secret remains buried. There is a hidden demigod among the chosen few, blessed by all four categories yet he or she stays neutral avoiding conflict as a supporter but to whom? Read to know the fate of humanity unfolding through letters.

The grip he has on my hair loosens as he kneads my nipple between his thumb and index finger. My back is now arching forward, leaning into his touch. I want more. He chuckles in response. His breath coats my neck as he does so. "So needy," he taunts me before he removes his hands from my body. I'm ready to protest against the loss of his touch, but before I can, he grips my shoulders in his warm palms, pushing me back onto the sheets and pillows. I shudder in delight. Our eyes connect, and I feel the fire in my body ignite from how he looks at me. His eyes scan my body for a fleeting moment before he grabs the blanket and pulls it up.  "Spread your legs," he demands. His tone was low and husky. I comply, and he rewards me with a grin that says everything he doesn't need to say out loud. "You're perfect," he says in a whisper as he crawls further onto the bed between my legs. He's hovering over me. One hand cups my face as he leans down, resting his other arm on his elbow next to my face.  My fingers are tracing the outline of his toned abs. Enjoying the goosebumps rippling across his skin as a result. I watch as he closes his eyes, taking a moment to absorb this feeling before closing the gap between our lips. His lips are delicious.  "Mmm," I hummed against his lips. He deepens the kiss, sliding his tongue in my mouth. Our tongues collided like a happy accident. I slide my fingers up his chest and wrap my hands around the back of his neck, pulling him closer to me. He groans in response, vibrating against my lips. His dick is hard and pressed against my core, making it throb with need.  --------------- Phoenix was adopted by humans as a baby. She grew up in a small rural territory knowing nothing of her species or what the future held for her. She soon meets her 'mate' and discovers the secrets her human parents had kept from her all these years. In a fit, she runs away to discover that more than one man held the mate bond with her. Her first mate spent years trying to hunt her down just to find her with another fated mate. Devastated and broken he decides that he will reject her, but she becomes a target of evil no one understands. Both of her mates reluctantly stick together to keep her safe and now they are all stuck under one roof, can they figure out their differences? Will she choose her first or second mate? Or is there a third mate that is her true destiny?

The story "Ember's Mark - [Wolf Man]" revolves around Amelia Winters, a young woman who discovers she is part of an ancient bloodline with the power to protect the magical forest surrounding her town. On a fateful night, she meets Kaelen, a mysterious man with wolf-like traits, who reveals that she has dormant magic inside her.

Kalki, a naive and innocent girl, is shocked to discover that she is pregnant. She has no idea how this happened, as she has never been in a romantic relationship. Her world is turned upside down as she faces numerous problems, including her family's rejection and societal ridicule. Despite the challenges, Kalki decides to keep the baby and face the consequences. However, during delivery, she gives birth to twins. In a shocking turn of events, one of the babies is taken away from her, and she is left with only one. Determined to find her missing child, Kalki embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Along the way, she faces numerous obstacles, including financial struggles, social stigma, and emotional turmoil. As a single parent, Kalki must navigate the challenges of raising a child on her own while searching for her missing twin. She is driven by her maternal instincts and her desire to reunite her family. Throughout her journey, Kalki discovers that she is stronger than she thought, and she develops a newfound sense of purpose. She also begins to uncover clues about the father of her babies, and she becomes determined to find him and demand answers. Will Kalki be able to find her missing child and reunite her family? Will she be able to overcome the challenges of being a single parent and find happiness? The story is a heart-wrenching and inspiring tale of a young woman's courage, resilience, and determination.

"Marked by a Dragon" is a dark fantasy romance that delves into the shattered trust, raw trauma, and magnetic pull between Princess Azalea and Zaydon Icarus, a powerful dragon-shifter bound to her by fate—and a dangerous bond. After a devastating ambush leaves Azalea wounded, bitten by a vampire prince, and teetering on the edge of transformation, she’s forced to make a desperate choice: surrender her will or bind herself to Zaydon, the very man she once loved—and now resents. Their journey through political betrayal, ancient rituals, and intimate entanglements is haunted by pain, power, and unresolved passion. As Azalea fights to reclaim her agency in a world that has taken so much from her, Zaydon is torn between his primal instincts and the desperate need to protect the woman he’s marked. Shadowed by court conspiracies, violent creatures, and a bond neither can break, they must navigate their past—and the explosive desires threatening to consume them both. With rich emotional depth, fierce chemistry, and a world brimming with myth, blood, and fire, "Marked by a Dragon" is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers epic that explores the cost of love, the weight of destiny, and the fight to reclaim one’s soul when fate has already chosen.

A bond forbidden. A love destined by fate. A war that could tear them apart. Elias, a fierce and battle-hardened warrior, has spent his life protecting his pack from the threats lurking in the shadows. But when he crosses paths with Lyria—a woman unlike any he’s ever known—his world begins to unravel. She is human, yet there is something otherworldly about her, something that calls to the beast within him. Lyria has spent years running from a past she barely understands. Haunted by memories of a life she cannot fully recall, she is drawn to Elias in ways she cannot explain. But their growing connection places them both in danger. Ruthless hunters, ancient magic, and enemies long thought dead rise against them, threatening not only their love but the fragile balance between wolves and humans. As secrets unravel and destiny takes hold, Elias and Lyria must fight against fate itself. In a world where love is a weakness and betrayal lurks in every shadow, will their devotion be strong enough to defy the forces determined to tear them apart?

In the mystical world of Alura, the continent of Ishtrahl stands as a beacon of diversity and beauty. From the frozen reaches of the Nuarthlaen peninsula to the sunlit shores of the Elysian Sea, the land is a patchwork of cultures and peoples, each with its storied history. Amidst this splendor, the continent has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations and through the ages. This story unveils the tale of a young man, and his war with fate, in this everchanging world. Is he a great hero, the champion of the gods? Or a great sinner, one who defied the will of the gods? Only time will tell.

Am I going insane? The thought slithers into my mind the moment I wake up, cold and disoriented, in a place that feels more like a nightmare than reality. My head is empty, my memories wiped clean, leaving behind only a suffocating void where my identity should be. The walls around me are smeared with something dark—blood, maybe. Symbols, jagged and unfamiliar, carve into the surfaces as if someone tried to leave a message… or a warning. But none of it makes sense. Nothing here makes sense.  I try to grasp at something—anything—but the harder I reach, the faster it slips through my fingers, like smoke dissolving in the air. My pulse pounds as I force myself to move, each step foreign, like I’m controlling a body that doesn’t belong to me. A name. A purpose. Something to tell me who I am. But there’s nothing. Only fragments, pieces that refuse to fit together. Then the games begin. Survival. That’s all it’s supposed to be. Do what you’re told, follow the rules, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll make it out alive. But I learn quickly that this isn’t just about survival. It’s about control. It’s about twisting reality until I don’t know what’s real and what’s a lie. The other players are just as lost, just as desperate, but I can see it— But they aren’t like me. Some of them know more than they’re letting on. Some of them… aren’t afraid. The more I search for answers, the more the world unravels. Reality bends. Faces blur. Voices whisper from places they shouldn’t. Every time I think I’m close to the truth, it twists away from me, leaving me drowning in questions I can’t answer. The line between what’s real and what’s in my head has thinned to nothing, and I don’t know if I can trust my own mind anymore. Who am I? Maybe it’s better that I don’t know. Maybe knowing would break me beyond repair. Or maybe… maybe I was never meant to leave this place at all. I used to think I was just confused, just lost in the chaos. But now? I was definitely insane.