Investigate Thyphlo Ruins

In "The Game of Trust", a detective and journalist investigate a mysterious death, uncovering secrets and lies that test their own trust and dark pasts, leading to a sinister plot that risks their lives. Can they trust each other enough to expose the truth?

BANTER "Damn right, I'm pretty," Luna said with a confident smirk. Her mischievous pride faltered at his response. "I said petty," Alexander's voice was cold but amused, arms crossed over his chest. Her smile sharpened, daring, as she leaned into the banter. "Lucky for you I'm not what I once was, or you'd be spending eternity as my pet puppy." Her words carried a teasing edge, testing him, pushing for a reaction. But Alex's expression darkened, the amusement in his eyes disappearing as he leveled his gaze at her. "Convenient for you gods-twisting the lives of others for your needs." His words, spoken with quiet bitterness, struck a nerve. For a moment, guilt twisted inside Luna as she recalled how those she once called kin-gods, her juniors-had toyed with his life for their selfish desires. Before the regret could settle in, Alexander continued, his tone unwavering. "Maybe that's the reason you're in this condition." The accusation hung heavy between them, cutting through whatever lightness their exchange once held. BREATHLESSNESS In a moment where the tension between them reached its breaking point, Alexander's hand shot forward, grabbing her by the throat. His grip was firm but not cruel-no intent to harm. Instead, he pulled her closer, and before Luna could register what was happening, his lips crashed onto hers. The kiss was deep, forceful, searing through every fiber of her being. She forgot whose air she was breathing, her powerlessness overshadowed by the sheer intensity of his touch, of their connection. In that stolen breath, it was no longer clear who held the upper hand. What happens when a fallen ancient goddess and a love-scarred Alpha collide? When the lines between power, passion, and vulnerability blur, neither can anticipate the outcome. This book , next series of THE ILL FATED LOVERS and its volume THE STAR CROSSED LOVERS brings you the wild, darkly funny, and irresistibly intense tale .Read to see who ends up holding the power-and whose heart gets broken first.

In Bloom Amid Ruins, Ruyi finds herself ensnared in a harsh world born from her nemesis's imagination, fated to be nothing more than expendable cannon fodder. But Ruyi defies this bleak destiny with fierce resilience and sharp wit, navigating an apocalyptic society torn apart by treachery and rivalry. As she faces down deadly enemies and forms perilous alliances, Ruyi evolves from a mere survivor into an unstoppable force, shattering the expectations of those around her—and even her own. This story of defiance, survival, and inner strength is perfect for readers drawn to high-stakes drama and an indomitable protagonist who dares to reshape her fate.

n the center of the bustling city, the sunlight should have been sprinkled on the skyscrapers as usual, reflecting the bright light, the streets were crowded with cars and pedestrians were in a hurry, each going to the battlefield of life. However, this seemingly normal day became the beginning of the end of the world.

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

The Elemental Witch, reduced to just a witch hat who has forgotten its memories, had been trapped in the ruins for centuries until it encountered Kailey, finally gaining freedom. Kailey, who had ventured into the ruins in search of a cure, thought she had found one. However, it turns out to be a cursed tome, leaving Kailey incapacitated. As a result, the dormant second soul from previous hijinks in the ruin arises to take over her body. After leaving the ruins, the second soul, Aleshia, renames the witch hat to Lucia. During Lucia's excitement over her christening, Aleshia separates from Lucia, leaving Lucia alone. But soon after, the leader of the Green Wolf clan appeared.

If you blame the victim, then you stand for the perpetrator. — "You say a word and I'll step back. Tell me not to touch you," Louis murmured, his own control slipping as he admitted to his profound yearning for her touch. "Get away from me," she managed to whisper. "Mean it, Verena," he persisted, the insistence in his voice urging her to make a definitive choice. His hand advanced, inching closer to her neck, his touch lingering there momentarily before retreating, a delicate dance of desire. For a second, silence hung heavy in the air, pregnant with unspoken tension. Then, as if her inner turmoil had reached its peak, the words spilled from her lips. "I fucking hate you," she spat out. Without further hesitation, Verena surged forward, her hand finding its way to the back of his neck. In an instant, her lips crashed against his. — Verena Bradbury's life took a treacherous turn after a fateful party. Little did she know that her innocent decision to enter a villa with five strangers would result in her becoming a criminal and spending four years behind bars. Upon her release, Verena was consumed by a burning desire for revenge against Arriana Vandeleur and her accomplices, who had framed her. Determined to tear them apart, she meticulously plans her revenge. However, in a cruel twist of fate, Verena suddenly found herself burdened with heavy responsibilities she never could have anticipated: she was forced to become the wife of Louis Heisenberng, the most handsome and youngest billionaire in their country. Louis, driven by his dark obsessions, kidnapped Verena and enforced their union by forging their marriage certificate without a trace of hesitation. In a chilling race against time, Verena fought against the shackles of her forced matrimony and plotted her daring escape. As Verena delved deeper into Louis's world of privilege and power, she unravelled a sinister web of secrets and deceit. With each shocking revelation, Verena's determination to bring down her captor intensifies, no matter the risks involved. In "Ruins Of The Glory," Verena Bradbury found herself trapped in a thrilling rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and desperation. Will she be able to break free from her nightmarish entrapment and expose the truth, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? -Author's Books- WILDBLOOD (ongoing) Ruins Of The Glory (ongoing) Thee Spark (coming soon)

MTL The Crown Prince in the Ruined Game is An Idol

Roots of Ruin A thousand years ago, the Shattering fractured the world, leaving scattered empires bound together only by the power of the Aegis Tree. Ancient and revered, the Tree is said to protect the land, blessing a chosen few with its gifts to guard against the Withers—soulless beings twisted by corruption, who spread chaos across the land. Its roots anchor the broken earth, while its watchful presence offers hope to a world on the brink. Noah awakens in the ruins of a forgotten past, with no memory of who he is or why he feels a powerful connection to the Tree. Haunted by fragments of a desperate warning and an aching sense of purpose, he begins a journey through a land plagued by hidden truths and fragile alliances. As he faces deadly trials, ominous visions, and enigmatic allies, Noah starts to realize his lost memories may hold secrets that could challenge everything he’s been told about the Tree’s protection. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more he senses an unsettling force lurking behind the world’s seeming order. In a land on the edge of ruin, Noah must choose between trusting what he’s been taught—or uncovering a hidden purpose that could change the fate of the world.

After preaching in the church, Hyland returns to his gradually declining estate, which has fallen due to the crimes of Duke Koen. These actions have cost Hyland the trust of the church. Cornwall, a Bureau of Security investigator, inquires about Hilsbeth' background, and Hyland conceals her connection to Panthonia, coming to realize that Koen has controlled Hilsbeth' life. Cornwall hints that Hilsbeth may face financial difficulties in the future. When Hilsbeth is attacked, Hyland steps in to save her but gradually accepts that he was once an accomplice of Koen, and his illusions about Hilsbeth are shattered, leaving him filled with regret. Meanwhile, Sylvia, who encounters Cornwall in a bar, forms a complex relationship with him, attempting to escape her painful past through alcohol and relationships. Cornwall soon takes on a dangerous mission, forced to live with Hilsbeth, which ironically provides him with a sense of release. Mardias, who has inherited his grandfather’s role, manages affairs related to Jorgen’s case, directing Elin to investigate the Prayer Circle. This investigation unveils corruption within the church, signaling a larger conflict on the horizon.

When dreams turn into reality,either you hold on to it or let it fade away..... Kiara,a young child by then had always held on to the belief of the world and people beyond physical....she had an imagination far from reality. She holds on to her faith and embarks on a quest to investigate about the existence of the worlds ahead of her which opens her path of love,twists and unexpected events. Will she still hold on to that little light shining within her or just think it to be a dream to good to be true?

Ventren, a massive Dullahan warrior, faces a brutal betrayal by the very friends he trusted. Left to die in the ruins of an ancient fortress, Ventren is wounded and abandoned, his loyal horse slain alongside him. Fuelled by pain and a relentless thirst for vengeance, he swears to rise again—not only to honour his fallen steed but to exact revenge on the traitors. /TQXpYAGwJ5

In Ravenshire, Kyros, a ruthless warlord, seeks to conquer the town of Brookville. When Jael returns to rescue the children away from it's ruins, Kyros' anger is fueled by the memories Jael's presence brings and he orders her kidnap. As Sandra and her friends are left behind in the ruins of Brookville, they realize they are the only ones that possess the power, capable of confronting and destroying Kyros and his cult. With the fate of Brookville hanging in the balance, Sandra, Tony, Lissa, Ray and Anaia must choose between standing in the gap for the redemption of Brookville or cowering away like the others. But as the battle for Brookville rages on, Kyros' true intentions threaten to destroy the very fabric of reality. Can they prevent catastrophe, or will Kyros' will prevail? Would they be prepared to put on their armor and withstand the evil day? Ephesians 6:12-13

Alexander was the greatest tyrant in history. His cruel, brutal and vicious reign struck fear in his enemies and allies alike. But that all ended when he was betrayed by his own people and beheaded by his archrival. As Alexander's consciousness faded away all he could think of is all the faults he made, how he could have avoided them, how unlucky he had been, and his wrath and unwillingness to die at the hands of the man he hated most! But unexpectedly he was given not only the answers to these questions, but also a second chance to right all his many wrongs. The cover is not mine.

Every investigation that gets assigned to S.C.I team are mass murders that are committed by unpredictable serial killers who use gruesome methods of slaughter. However , amidst the glory of crime scenes and the fiery battle of wits, the love of the young men still blooms.

In the year 2049, humanity is on the brink of extinction due to World War III. Dr. Akira, a young, brilliant doctor, realizes there’s little hope left for Earth. However, due to his skills and a stroke of luck, he’s chosen by a billionaire to join a crew on a journey to leave the planet and start anew on Mars. But as they attempt to depart, things go bad. A strange phenomenon throws them off course, leaving them stranded on an unknown planet teeming with strange creatures. While struggling to survive, Dr. Akira manages to kill a small, slimy creature, triggering an unexpected notification from a mysterious system: [System Interface Initiated. Welcome, First Tamer of Archeon. You have bonded with the Slime Species. Status: Beast Tamer Primus. Ability Unlocked: Universal Taming. Special Privilege: Evolution Path Unlocked.] With his newfound powers, Akira sets out to explore, uncovering the secrets of Archeon, the strange system, and the truth behind their arrival on this mysterious world. -------------------------------------------------------- [WebNovel Rising Star II Participation] If you like the story, please make sure to support it! If you don't, feel free to let me know in the comments. I'll do my best to improve. Thank you!

When Si Shen encounters a particularly volatile and damaged soul, he is drawn into an investigation that uncovers the source of her corruption. This cultivation artifact of unknown origins which had driven the spirit mad piqued Si Shen's interest. While Si Shen wanted to investigate alone, he crossed paths with Xue RenJie who was pursuing his own investigation of an old massacre that happened a decade ago. Together, they delve into the artifact's origin, uncovering hidden truths and impending chaos in the cultivation world.

Hina, a shut-in NEET abandoned by her family, spends her days in isolation until strange noises from her neighbor’s apartment force her to investigate. But suddenly she finds that she have a maid from nether world, and the miad-maid is super hot and sexy cough cough.

In the depths of despair, Arche, a prince who had lost everything, stood amidst the ruins of the castle that was once his home. Torrential rain soaked his frail body, and for the first time in his life, Arche had decided to give up. He no longer believed in hope, nor in the goddess Oriana, whom he had once worshipped daily. Everything seemed futile—his kingdom destroyed, his family gone, and he had failed to find any trace of his siblings. "Where are they?" he whispered to the dark sky, his tears mixing with the rain. "Where was Goddess Oriana when we were slaughtered? Am I always alone?" Massive wolves emerged from the rubble, their eyes glowing red, ready to strike. But then, the world stopped. Time froze. The pounding rain hung still in the air, and the wolves halted mid-leap. In the eerie silence, the statue of Goddess Oriana, still standing tall, emitted a mysterious aura, and a soft voice—full of regret—echoed directly into Arche's mind. "Forgive me, Archemidas. I am sorry for everything that has happened…" Stunned and filled with anger, Arche lashed out bitterly. "Where were you when everything fell apart?! You stood by while my family died! When my father and mother were murdered, when my siblings vanished?!" "I could not stop that fate," the voice replied, laden with sorrow. "I could only watch from afar, bound by the limits of this world. But I am here now because you are on the verge of giving up. And I cannot let you go." Arche wept harder. He had spent his life searching for his family, but all he had found was destruction and disappointment. "I'm tired... I can't search any longer. I don’t even know if they’re alive..." "They are alive, Archemidas. You must hold on, because they need you, just as you need them." For the first time in what felt like ages, a faint glimmer of hope ignited in Arche's heart. Despite the overwhelming pain and doubt, he realized that giving up was not the answer. There was still so much left to discover. And though his faith in his goddess had been shattered, one truth remained—his family was still out there. With tears in his eyes and a trembling heart, Arche finally accepted that reality. "Alright... I will keep going. For them. For myself." Under the frozen sky, Arche rediscovered his purpose—to survive, to fight, and to find the ones he loved most.

1. The Echoes of Forgotten Cities Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Premise:In a distant future where Earth is nearly uninhabitable, humanity has spread across the galaxy, colonizing distant planets. However, a echoes of the past. As they investigate, they realize these cities hold the key to understanding an advanced civilization that predates humanity. But these cities are not just echoes; they are time-locked fragments that could unravel the fabric of the universe. The archaeologists must race against time to decode the mystery before the cities consume reality itself.

Detective Kate McCord returns to Ravenswood, her hometown, to investigate a series of eerie disappearances. As she delves deeper into the darkness, Kate uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead her to a mysterious figure known as "The Architect." With each twist and turn, Kate's own troubled past begins to unravel, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear.

Detective Emily Rodriguez returns to her hometown of Ravenswood to investigate a series of eerie disappearances, only to uncover a web of secrets and lies that lead her to a mysterious figure known as "The Shadow Weaver." As Emily delves deeper into the darkness, she must confront her own troubled past and face the evil that has haunted Ravenswood for decades

Captain Howin is called upon to investigate a crime on the first day of Summer Horrors. He works secretly with the Fallen Prince and Lord Tyron as they search for the one behind it. But little do they know, the crime was only the first event that'll happen on the week-long festival.

Everything you once knew this world to be exists no more. For now it lays in ruins in the wake of a catastrophe. Will you manage to strive in this world of survival or be obliterated before it even gets going? The choice is yours. Make haste. For the apocalypse draws nigh.

Ciel is a talented investigator with the Rockport Investigators Guild. She has one goal, to get herself and her girlfriend out of the city. However life and death wants to perpetually get in the way.

In 2025, the world ended. Monsters fell from the sky, and humanity met it's destruction. Nobody was prepared for this sudden apocalypse..................except one person. Hajun spent most of his life preparing for the end of the world, despite being called a madman by everyone he knew. But when the world ended, he kicked back in a couch within his bunker, sipping a cold can of beer as he watched his naysayers be eaten. Despite his preparations, Hajun will soon learn, that in a world which brings out the worst of humanity, not everything goes according to plan. *An apocalypse survival fiction, starring regular people without powers or abilites in a doomsday scenario.* Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/CQFsrxxPes