The Night The Reindeer Died

As Mia drove through the bustling city streets, her heart began to race—not from the traffic, but from the chilling knowledge that a bomb had been planted in her car. The news had come through a frantic message on her phone, a warning from an anonymous source that sent her spiraling into a state of panic. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain control. With every red light, her dread deepened. She knew that the moment she stopped the car, the bomb would detonate. The thought of leaving her Lysander behind filled her with a profound sense of sorrow. They had so many plans, dreams of a future together that now felt impossibly distant. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Lysander’s number. “Mi Amore?” Lysander’s voice came through, laced with concern. “What’s wrong?” Mia smiled sadly, he could always tell when something was bothering her and yet she was going to leave him. “Lysander , I need you to listen to me,” she said, her voice quivering. “ You’re a very great person. I never thought I would find this type of love. I only thought love like this was just a fairytale. But you….you….” Mia paused taking in a deep breath. “Anna? What’s happening? Is something wrong? You’re scaring me.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned her head towards the backseat where the bomb sat. How could she tell this to Lysander? She was going to die and leave him. She was going to leave him alone with the thoughts and dreams they shared. Silence hung heavy on the line, and Anna could almost hear the rapid beating of her heart. “I just found out…… I… I don’t have much time,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m so sorry, love. I won’t be able to see you again.” “Don’t say that! We’ll figure this out! Just tell me what’s happening? ” he urged, desperation creeping into his tone. “No, please, just listen. It’s too late now. I love you so much, and I want you to remember that. You’ve made my life so beautiful. I wish I could hold you one last time.” Her voice broke as she fought to keep her composure. “Anna, don’t—” “I have to go, Lysander . Just know that I’m always with you.” With that, she hung up, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She looked at the cliff ahead of her and stepped on the gas, the car racing towards the cliff. ************* In the heart of a bustling college town, twenty-year-old Anna Mia Harper is juggling classes, bills, and a growing sense of despair as an orphan navigating life on her own. Desperate for cash, she stumbles upon a peculiar job listing: a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery, promising a month’s rent for just one night of work. Excited by the prospect, Anna Mia arrives under the eerie glow of the moon, ready to face whatever the night may bring. But when she encounters a mysterious man lounging atop a tombstone—one who bears a striking resemblance to a deceased local legend—her heart races. Is he a ghost, a trick of the light, or something more sinister?

In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.

A phoenix's blood is priceless. One taste transforms into a drug, a cure, and, unfortunately, an addiction that can unleash the ferocious and wild sides of even the purest being. The creatures of the night decimated half of the population of the phoenixes until the strongest declared war on them, which eventually led to a compromise and a sacrifice. In a secluded life, Eleanor Dankworth grew up with a rebellious spirit. However, her peaceful existence ended when her entire family was brutally massacred in front of her on her eighteenth birthday. Just as she thought things couldn't get worse, her betrothed, arrived to claim her. Ares Mazitzis. His very presence could lead one to believe he was the devil. And despite his title as the emperor's illegitimate son, deceitful, malicious, and apathetic entities bow to him. Feared by his people and his family because of the darkness within him, Ares main goal is to find and claim his betrothed, as she was nothing more than a sacrificial lamb. What happens he finds warmth and love from the lamb? What happens when all he wants to do is protect her from the looming darkness and himself? A creature of the night and a phoenix of light... It is a love that shocked and perilously struck the world.

Chen Li is a painter who has been forgotten by the art world and lives in seclusion on the outskirts of the city. His life was originally simple and dull until he began to notice that during his creations at night, he had inadvertently painted some strange scenes and figures. At first, he thought it was just his illusion, but as time went by, the details in the paintings gradually became connected to his real life. Even more terrifyingly, these "appearing" figures seemed to be closely related to an unsolved disappearance case that had occurred several years ago. Amid a series of mysterious hallucinations, dreams, and eerie incidents in reality, Chen Li gradually realized that all of this might be related to a forgotten past of his—and that past was slowly emerging from the canvases.

Duan Holster 24 tahun berambut hitam dan mata hitam seorang mahasiswa tingkat akhir yang tinggal bersama neneknya. Duan bekerja sebagai penjaga toko, setelah mengakhiri kelas, setiap siang hari hingga malam, Duan bekerja selama 10 jam. Pada suatu hari Sebuah serangan terjadi dalam serangan pada toko tempatnya bekerja, tiga perampok datang ke tokonya, satu dari jauh menodong pistol, dua orang mencoba mendekat dengan salah satunya membawa pisau. "Beri semuanya atau mati" Rampok meminta. "Tolong tenang, ambil saja ini semua". Sepertinya pekerjaan ku berakhir disini pikir Duan. Pria terakhir mencoba mengambil uang dalam penyimpanan. "Minggir jangan melakukan apapun" Pach!!, sebuah pukulan mendarat di pipi Duan dan Dia terlempar membenturkan kepala belakang mengenai meja kasir di belakangnya. 'Sial ambil saja tidak usah memukul' pikir Duan dalam benaknya. Duan berdiri dengan sedikit linglung, pria yang membawa pisau mencoba menusuknya, Duan menghindarinya ke kanan menyerempet lengan kirin, Duan memposisikan kaki kanannya ingin maju ke depan tapi merasakan bahaya, Dia melompat mundur dan dan suara bang bang kaca disamping Duan sebelum pecah. Duan dengan reflek langsung menunduk 'Sial kenapa bergerak sih' mereka waspada terhadap perlawanan Duan. Duan memberi sarat dengan mengangkat dua tangan keatas mencoba berdiri untuk menyerah tapi di abaikan oleh pria membawa pisau. Wuss wuss wuus, tiga tusukan yang cepat dilakukan ke arah dada nya. 'uhh!!!' tusuk terakhir mengenai ulu hati dan suara pistol meletus 'bang! bang!' peluru mengenai kepalanya dan Duan terjatuh terkapar dengan wajar menghadap lantai, darah mulai membanjiri area tersebut. Delapan detik sebelum kematian kenangan terlintas dalam pikirannya 'aku tidak memiliki banyak kenangan indah untuk dibawa mati' Dia yang di besarkan oleh neneknya saja yang tidak memiliki teman seorang pun karena terlalu lusuh. Setelah kegelapan pun datang di pikirannya dan Duan mati, setelah beberapa waktu berlalu, Dalam kegelapan Duan Merasakan hangat. Matanya terbuka!!!

In the shadowed heart of Arunachal Pradesh, deep within the forgotten valleys of Dibang, there exists a place lost to time and wrapped in horror. No map dares mark it, no local speaks its name. It is a place woven from nightmares, where a golden light glows at dusk, and an eerie, seductive music echoes through the mist. This place has but one rule: once you step within its grasp, you belong to it—forever. Those who have ventured close are drawn in, captivated, and when they realize the terrible truth and beg to leave, they find only one way out—a final, blood-stained sacrifice. Enter, and you may never escape.

Syd, an elf bard escapes the abuse of an orphanage along with her friend Trace. Months after their escape, they make new friends and conquer many unexpected things: • A town who accepts any class except druids. • A rogue who they befriended after they tried to kill them. • Taking in a child without knowing his family. • A sorcerer who cannot use their spells perfectly. …and many more This story has D&D elements, which is inspired by my D&D characters. Rated 18+. Will contain the following but not exceed: • strong language • drug and alcohol use • bullying • gore • CSA/paedophila (only briefly) • physical intimacy (romantic and sexual)

One night of deception sets off a chain reaction of blackmail, secrets, and lies. Violet Wilson, betrayed by her best friend, finds herself entangled with the enigmatic billionaire, Adrian Brown. When Adrian's father who wants to assert his control over Adrian by demonstrating his authority insists that he gets married, Adrian proposes a contract marriage to Violet - a convenient arrangement that also satisfies the blackmailer's demands. As Violet navigates the treacherous web of Adrian's family dynamics and rivalries, she must balance her growing feelings with the secrets she's keeping. But as she fights to clear her name and protect herself, she'll uncover the true cost of her secrets. Dive into the deadly game of power, loyalty, and lies in "A NIGHT WITH THE BILLIONAIRE."

Ai Hanaōgi, one of the great myōseki, borne by a long line of famed Yoshiwara oiran at the Ōgiya, the "House of the Fan." she dies mysteriously. She was reborn to new body as a ninja assassin known as a Kunoichi named Kiyo Akane. She has must learn to adapt to her new body and live like a kunoichi. But she discovers that her past enemy is much closer than she thinks. [BOOK COVER] all credits of this masterpiece belongs to its creator. Updates starts on 2022

Rachael Von Bathory, daughter of a first seat noble vampire, is set out to find the culprit who killed the vampire queen. after she awakes a mysterious power called Blood Weaving, she was announced as the successor of the queen but before she could learn more about her power, the queen was killed. now Rachael must find the killer with help of her friends. And along the way she must master her newly found powers.

Brianna was a 28-year-old girl who had a miserable and destitute life because all the money she was paid was not enough to pay her mom’s hospital bills and provide their basic needs. Luckily for her, her uncle got a work for her to be a waitress at his club and that he will give her enough money to be able to take care of her mom. She started to work there as a waitress, it was going on well until a she had a quarrel with one of their regular customers named Leon which was resolved when she was forced to apologize After some weeks later her cousin arrived in the country as she was out of the city some time ago to study. One night her father drugged Leon so that his daughter would sleep with her unfortunately he slept with her unknowingly because they were both drunk. So, he was forced to marry each other by his parents although it was unintended, and they did not like each other. This made Kelsey angrier, so she tried to destroy the marriage in several ways, but all her plans failed. Life was still miserably because she and Leon always fight and there was no peace in the house for one single day. They both opened a new page when her boyfriend during her youth years saw her and wanted to marry her although she was married but Leon did not agree so they ended up fighting each other whenever he comes to visit her. One day they had a fight where Leon was severely hurt, and he was rushed to the hospital. He went into coma for some days, and he finally woke up on the fifth day. Brianna was confessing her love to him unknowingly because she taught, he was still in coma until he raised his head and blinked his eyes. so, she tried to hit him to be sure, when she realized he was awake, she took her bag and run because she was too shy to look at him. He got up from the bed and chased after her where he held her hand and turned her around and told her that he heard all she said and there he also confessed his love for her.

When a sudden quarantine leaves them stranded on an isolated campus, seven brilliant, parentless students of the prestigious Hisar Institute must make an uneasy peace with their situation. Arlt, a Renaissance philology student and gifted linguist, narrates their tale—a story shrouded in secrets as ancient as the campus itself. United by their orphaned pasts and exceptional linguistic abilities, they linger in Suare Kairos, a grim four-story dormitory overshadowed by the silent gaze of the Aeternolis statue. Life in quarantine is quiet until they stumble upon a hidden tunnel beneath the library, a passage rumored to have sheltered professors fleeing the horrific Great Genocide Era. What begins as a curious exploration soon reveals a legacy of betrayal, forbidden knowledge, and concealed atrocities that refuse to remain buried. Inside the tunnel, the students find relics of a forgotten resistance—ancient texts, obscure manuscripts, and encrypted journals that point to a grim legacy the Institute sought to erase. As they decode the cryptic writings, the students are pulled into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel not only the history of their institution but also their very identities. Each discovery comes at a cost, forcing them to confront questions about loyalty, survival, and the fine line between knowledge and power. Bound by a shared past yet divided by dark ambitions, they must decide: how far will they go to preserve the truths they’ve unearthed? And, when knowledge becomes dangerous, is it worth dying—or even killing—for? A tale of mystery, academic rivalry, and haunting secrets, The Scholars of Aeternolis explores the weight of history on those who seek to uncover it and the cost of pursuing forbidden knowledge.

In the bustling city where the nightlife pulses with energy, Mia, a talented dancer at a popular nightclub, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and intrigue. Every night, she captivates the audience with her sultry performances, but behind the spotlight, she longs for a deeper connection. One fateful evening, she meets Alex, a mysterious and alluring stranger who seems to understand her in ways no one else does. Drawn to his magnetic presence, Mia is swept off her feet as they share stolen moments between dances, igniting a fiery romance that feels both exhilarating and dangerous. As their relationship deepens, Mia discovers that Alex has secrets of his own—he’s not just a charming patron; he’s a successful entrepreneur with ties to the city's elite. Torn between her growing feelings for him and the fear of losing her independence, Mia must navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and trust.

Many years ago, a boy's family was massacred by humans as they suspected his family practiced witchcraft which was not accepted among the people. He was traumatized and lived in fear after all the people he loved died. He feared love. Afraid that if he ends up loving anyone again, they will be taken away from him. So he became rogue, merciless, unable to control and his hate for humans grew day by day. His power made him a King whom no one dared to disobey. He had both power and looks and his looks made him a walking "temptation". He was stoic and had turned off his feelings of love and mercy. Mirabelle, a young madien who was placed on a curse at a young age. The curse was placed on her to pay for her father's sins and she was only meant to be free from the curse after a man falls in love with her. But who can fall in love with a blind girl?

Every night in the city of America some murder happing everyday No one could find out anything about this murder man and the other place, Ethan Parker and his mom and dad who are new in this city Ethan who studied in a high school ethan is very good at racing. His friends Charlie Harris, Emma Addison who were his best friends, one day murders started happening in that city, every day someone gets killed. Ethan and his friends investigate about it that who is committing these murders.ethan and his friends goes to find out the truth,,

I was caught in the darkness since I was young, only lived for the evil purposes of my master. I was then assigned a task to venture out of the darkness and become a spy. Unexpectedly, my new mistress and her family shown me love and warmth I have never experienced before, a strange yet beautiful feeling. Her family, friends and herself shown me that every person can still escape that wrenched place as long as you are determined to break through it. For this reason, I begin my journey on discovering the secrets that have been buried for years. each and every secret that could shake the whole continent.

When a group of thespians look to make their names by running a production at one of the most prestigious theaters of all time, their plans are immediately thrown on their heads when a duo of killers wearing tragedy and comedy masks begin killing off the cast! Everyone is a suspect, so the police won't let them leave, and so, with the owner of the theater away, the law enforcement seeming to not care about the case as much as they say, and their numbers quickly dwindling, it's up to the cast to try to avoid conflict, find the killers, and make it out of this stage-production tale from hell alive in this tribute to the "Scream" franchise!

When Ena woke up from her coma, she wanted to change herself but did not know where to begin. She was used to being the least prioritized because she always put herself down. Most people treat her like a bother. That is why when their gorgeous beyond reason CEO Aidan Lewis showed interest in her, her life began to take a huge turn! “Why me?” His eyes held many secrets behind his kind smile. “You are the woman of my dreams.” She became so confused. She cannot begin to fathom how a man like him would dream of such a plain lady like her. There is really something wrong here!

"You are dead." said God to high school student Yuuji Takahashi shortly after he was murdered by an unknown person on his way home. Yuuji met God shortly after his death and was granted the opportunity to get reincarnated. He accepted it and woke up in a totally new world. A fantasy world! His life in this world doesn't last long, because on the same day Yuuji was murdered again, but he got one more and at the same time his last chance and got reincarnated by God for the second time. Now Yuuji has only one thing in his mind. To find his murderer! NOTE: My English is not the greatest and sometimes I tend to use the help of translators or people in order to bring the best quality and as human as possible reading experience to you all.

"Dead or alive, there will still be consequences to our actions." The things we leave behind our traces can and might get in our way along the road we choose to take. "So keep in mind that we should never overlook anything and anyone under any circumstances." Whether or not the situation is serious, it will always lead us somewhere. Meeting and parting ways in just a small amount of time can be traumatizing to an individual or pair. It is also normal in life but in this case, you must survive. Stay alive for those who are gone even if you can barely live. Do what you possibly can like risking your life just to save others. But is it truly worth it? Would you risk trusting a stranger in terms of your safety only because they know how to survive in such situations? Who knows if this person, in particular, would lead you all to a place free from those who mean harm? Or would that very person, themself become the main reason for all your deaths in the end? /8TH/

Cerita ini mengisahkan seorang pemuda lelaki yang bernama Ahmad Zahid yang secara tiba-tiba menjadi makhluk yang dikenali sebagai Panglima Ulung. Panglima Ulung merupakan pahlawan pada suatu tempat yang dikenali Tanah Pemerintahannya Sultan Gombak dan kini tempat itu telah menjadi bandar. Ahmad merupakan seorang penuntut ilmu persilatan dikawasan yang dia tempati. Pada suatu malam dia termimpi bertemu dengan Panglima Ulung. Lalu Panglima Ulung berbual-bual dengan Ahmad dalam mimpinya, kerana Panglima Ulung perlukan bantuan untuk mempertahankan kawasan yang Ahmad tinggal di sebabkan ada amukan makhluk yang dipanggil Raja Kegelapan yang disebabkan ada yang memuja dan memanggilnya untuk hancurkan kawasan yang diduduki oleh Ahmad.

7 years ago in 2043 World war 3 occurs by the mysterious group called shadow band in North America many nation unite 2 battle with that group causing World war 3 after the defeat of that organisation North America decided to rule the world for maintaining the peace many nation disagries with that decision causing the continuous war this story revolve around a brother named Leo how he promise to her sister to create a world without war and where everyone can leave peacefully and nobody have to suffer like them English is not my first language so please understand if I make many mistakes as you can all no I inspired this novel with anime called code Head so expect many mind games and strategy and mind blowing plots I can't confirm when I am going to upload chapters but I will try to make every chapters good in quality all those chapter 1 prologue is quite short I know because it is my first time writing what I should tell that's all please read this story and drop the power stone thank you

People often don't realize the value of things that they have been handed over. Not until they find themselves in a place full of despair and death. Follow the journey of Eldric whose entire world changes after one fateful day. Surrounded by despair and hopelessness, will he be able to survive or will the never-ending darkness swallow him like every other being before him? P.S. Slow-paced, no system, no cliches, horror and survival.

She was a mere human who only wanted to live a peaceful life in the countryside when she found her mate. He was the workaholic Alpha who never indulged himself in worldly pleasures, instead, he derived joy from being powerful. Their destiny intertwined when they both possessed what they yearned for, peace and love. __________________ Before turning the age of 18 years, Alpha Lucas of the Clown Lovers pack claimed to be Aurora's mate and wanted to make her his Luna. Unfortunately, she was accused of infidelity on her wedding day and was rejected by the man who claimed to be her mate and loved her. She had to witness her parents' death and her inheritance snatched away from her. “I, Dominion Lucas, reject you, Madison Aurora as my mate." ……………………………………….. After being sold as a slave, she was bought to be a breeder for the Alpha of the Crescent Red pack, the most influential and greatest pack in the country. Damien, who was the Alpha of the Crescent moon pack, didn't spare Aurora a glance, and she was thrown into the deepest part of the mansion to work with the omegas. Five years later, she had meticulously planned her parent's death, ready to set it in motion. Unfortunately, Alpha Damien, who neglected her for years, suddenly got his interest piqued and won't let her out of his sight. Aurora, who never believed she could be blessed with another mate, decided not to fall in love again. Seeing how the Alpha favored her, she decided to take advantage of his help and avenge her parent's death. The tables turned when she discovered he was her mate, another mate? ………………………………………… “Mate? I have no such thing," she said, denying the spark she felt between her and Damien, even though it was glaring. Her heart warmed at his voice, her face warmed at his touch. He already shattered her resolve, but she vowed not to be weak again. Yet, how could she deny not feeling anything for him when he had such effects on her? But she was afraid, terrified of being betrayed by her mate again! There were rare cases of having two mates, why did the moon goddess bestow such a fate upon her? “You can't deny it forever, and I have no intention of letting you go,” he said, his eyes filled with anger, seeing how she was so disgusted about the idea of having him as her mate. “I have nothing to offer you." She tried convincing him to snap him out of the trance he was in. Only if she knew he was in his right mind. “I only need my mate," saying that he took heavy strides toward the door and slammed it shut after him. After finding the strength to release her painful past, Aurora is confronted by her first mate, Alpha Lucas, who seeks to reclaim her. Faced with a choice, will she return to the one who betrayed her, or remain with Alpha Damien, who offered her nothing but peace? Cover is for author, do not use!

A woman named Sofia was living alone in her hometown when she was encountered by an unexpected tragedy that changed her whole life. She was caught by an army or werewolf, followed by an Alpha, the leader. He was half man and half wolf, and his figure and features were creepy to describe. As she got to know their intention, their mission was to find a missing essential property, a powerful gem that was once the symbol of the werewolf group. However, enemies were planning to take it away from them as legends said that the gem could have the power to turn the world upsidedown. In contrast, Sofia and the Alpha set out to find the gem and defeat the enemies before it's too late. As their adventure started, they didn't realise that they were developing feelings for each other moment by moment. Unfortunately, their love was put in danger as the enemies tried to set up some traps to challenge their love, making it more complicated. But, little did they know there was a deep connection between her and the powerful gem which could lead to a disaster. Read the story to find out the answers.

Jack lives in a bedsitter room on his own, next door lives his crush, Lily. He's sought her for quite sometime but since moving to university, he finds himself in a love triangle with his crush, his friend at school and his crush's friend.