Garras Speech

Xenia Alderidge gave her graduation speech with mascara-streaked eyes, a shattered heart, and not a single family member in the audience. Then the zombies attacked. Now she’s on the run—escaping the fall of Argenta, navigating chaos with nothing but a stubborn brain and a band of dysfunctional survivors who somehow think she should lead them. There’s no Wi-Fi, but there’s a katana-wielding gym ripped Rafe, a suspicious ex-soldier, and a homemade survival binder organized by color-coded tabs. And the zombies? They’re mutating. Some run. Some mimic. Some melt your skin. Each region has its own breed of nightmare. Xenia doesn’t know why this is happening. She just knows what needs to be done: build a base, protect her people, and take back the world—one infected zone at a time. But survival isn’t just about strategy. Not when there are bandits who want to steal their supplies, traitors hiding among the ranks, and trauma that hits harder than any monster. She’s not fearless. She just refuses to quit. Brains After Brains Because when the world ends, the girl who always overachieved does it again. This time, she’s fighting monsters, grief, and betrayal—with a binder full of plans and a mind built for war.

La vida de Kenji da un vuelco trágico tras el inesperado asesinato de su madre. Devastado, pero impulsado por la desesperación, su padre —el científico más célebre de su época— se obsesiona con la idea de desafiar a la muerte y traerla de vuelta. Sin embargo, por razones desconocidas, desaparece sin dejar rastro. Decidido a no perder también a su padre, Kenji emprende su búsqueda sin dudarlo. Pero, por accidente, atraviesa un portal que lo transporta, junto a su pareja Naomi, a un mundo desconocido, muy diferente a la Tierra que conocían. La travesía se torna aún más devastadora cuando Naomi es gravemente herida y secuestrada por los monstruos que habitan en las sombras de ese lugar. Desesperado por salvarla a ella y a su padre, Kenji despierta un poder latente dentro de sí: un poder marcado por la destrucción y el rencor, que genera miedo y desconfianza entre los habitantes de ese mundo. Ahora, cargando con el estigma de ese poder, deberá enfrentarse no solo a los monstruos, sino también al rechazo y la hostilidad de quienes lo rodean. Con la ayuda de inesperados aliados, Kenji emprenderá una peligrosa búsqueda para dominar su poder, desafiar a las fuerzas oscuras y rescatar a sus seres queridos de las garras de esta nueva y cruel realidad. ¿Podrá Kenji salvarlos a todos? _______________________________________ Muchas gracias por leer la sinopsis, espero que disfrutes de tu lectura. Recuerda que actualizare 1 capítulo por dia.

In a realm where strength is supreme and immortals are revered, mortals like Jiang Hao are mere shadows. A quiet, mature boy from a remote mountain village, Jiang Hao lives a simple life, untouched by the world of cultivation. But a twist of mysterious fate forces him to make a fateful choice, setting him on the treacherous path of immortality. Obtaining a rare physique that sparks envy among even the mightiest, he faces hurdles far beyond his imagination, ruthless rivals, ancient trials, and secrets that could shatter the heavens. With no grand dreams, Jiang Hao walks this path to see how far his resolve can take him. .... Immortal Path invites you to follow Jiang Hao’s ascent through a realm where power is everything. ----------- What to Expect This is not the tale of a righteous sage, nor that of a heartless devil. The main character is a reserved and steady individual, one who prefers silence over speech, solitude over needless company. He walks the cultivation path not for glory, but to see where the road ends. —————————————— Hi, If you are reading this, than please bear with starting chapter of Info dumps, there are only 5... thankyou ——————————————

Su Changqing reincarnated into a fantasy world, directly starting with a heavenly advantage, being born into a Great Emperor family. His father is Su's contemporary family head at the quasi-emperor peak, his mother is the sword pavilion's legitimate daughter with Great Saint cultivation, and even a steward of the Su family is a Saint King. Born into such a powerful family, Su Changqing could easily reach the peak just by doing nothing. But his father, Su Nan, was afraid that his son would become a pompous and arrogant wastrel in such an environment, so he established a Truman World for Su Changqing! In a poor family, with no way to cultivate, Su Changqing struggled through hardships and finally joined a small sect. What he didn't know was that his enlightenment teacher was actually the contemporary Confucian Immortal. The taciturn elder teaching him Sword Techniques was actually the Sword Fool famous across the continent. The irritable elder who always blew up the alchemy furnace was known as the Pill Saint. To prevent Su Changqing from being arrogant due to his talents, many famous teachers were extremely harsh, and the Divine Techniques taught were very difficult to master. But soon, these teachers were all panicking. "Sword Fool master, the Nine Yang Sword is too simple, is there any other Divine Technique?" "Pill Saint master, don't leave, I've already mastered the Yin Yang Reversal Alchemy Technique, teach me something more powerful." "Hey hey hey, Confucian master, don't run, I've finished reading the books you asked me to..." Looking at the retreating masters, Su Changqing sighed helplessly, "A small sect is really a small sect, unreliable..."

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

"To maintain the diversified development of Great Britain, I believe that monopolistic behavior in certain industries should be thoroughly investigated. Monopolists, including the Devonshire family, need to make more room for full competition in the market!" In 2024, during the inaugural speech in Parliament, the new female prime minister's speech caused the entire venue to be silent. A month later, the female prime minister was impeached and resigned because she had shielded her subordinates. From birth to death, every British person is inseparable from the Devonshire family. And the legend of this family began to surpass the past from that day in 2002. That year, Arthur Cavendish succeeded to the dukedom.

Guard Your Five Senses is a heartfelt and biblically grounded guide that explores how our five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—serve as powerful gateways to our hearts and souls. Each sense shapes how we perceive the world, influences our thoughts and actions, and ultimately affects our spiritual health. Through thoughtful reflection, scripture-based teaching, and practical applications, this book reveals the sinful pitfalls that can arise when our senses are misused—such as lustful gazing, deceitful hearing, careless speech, and more. But it also shines a light on the godly purposes for which these senses were created: to worship God, love others, and live in holiness. Starting with a deep dive into the sense of sight, the first section uncovers twenty ways eyes can either lead us into darkness or draw us closer to Christ, challenging readers to purify their vision and fix their gaze on heavenly things. With compassionate encouragement and spiritual wisdom, Guard Your Five Senses calls believers to an intentional life of guarding not only their eyes but all their senses—empowering them to walk daily in God’s light, truth, and grace.

When mythology student Elias Morgan discovers a mysterious book in his university library, he is transported to Aetherion, a realm where all myths begin. There, he awakens as a primordial entity known as the Weaver of Echoes, destined to shape the birth of gods and legends. As he navigates the raw beginnings of Greek myth and encounters ancient forces like Nyx, Gaia, and Logos—the divine embodiment of language—Elias learns that speech itself creates reality. Armed with modern knowledge and the power of the First Word, he begins to write new myths into existence. But a dark force called Nulla, the unmaker of stories, threatens to silence creation forever. Elias must embrace his growing godhood or risk the unraveling of all myths before they begin.

``` Ela se tornou uma mãe substituta em troca de mais de um milhão de yuan. Como o estimado CEO do mais poderoso império na capital, ele detém poder absoluto, enquanto ela é apenas uma filha adotiva de uma família de baixo status. Ela concordou em lhe gerar um herdeiro, simplesmente porque os negócios de seu pai adotivo estavam falindo. No dia do seu parto, o irmão mais velho nasceu saudável, mas o mais novo foi natimorto. Tendo cumprido o contrato, ela desapareceu de sua vista junto com a astronômica soma de dinheiro. Seis anos depois, ele ainda é o CEO arrogante e de alto perfil. Quando ela se envolve acidentalmente com ele novamente – como um canário preso em sua gaiola, ele se aproxima dela. "Mulher, você acha que pode escapar das minhas garras?!" Contudo, ele não esperava que um pequeno garoto interferisse; o menino aponta o seu dedinho pomposamente para ele e adverte, "Mu Yazhe, é melhor você deixar ela em paz! Ela é minha – a mulher deste bebê!" O homem fica alarmado, simplesmente porque os traços faciais do garotinho são idênticos aos dele... Tags: Criança Adorável, CEO, Romance Doce, Maquinações, Aristocratas Ricos, Fofura, Duas Caras, Criança, Rico e Poderoso, Traição ```

"Tire a roupa." A ordem foi afiada, carregada de autoridade, cortando o silêncio como o estalo de um chicote. O timbre profundo da voz de Dimitri enviou um arrepio pela espinha das mulheres reunidas. Elas haviam aprendido rapidamente nos últimos dois dias que obediência significava sobrevivência. Ao seu comando, elas abaixaram a cabeça, mãos tremendo enquanto removiam o tecido fino e esfarrapado que mal as protegia da humilhação. Mas uma delas não se moveu. Ela permaneceu congelada no lugar, fazendo os olhos de Dimitri se estreitarem. _________ Nascida em um mundo de enganos, a Princesa Sorayah Drakon foi forçada a viver como um príncipe, escondendo seu gênero e seus dons únicos. Ela pode curar feridas, comandar os elementos, disfarçar-se como outra pessoa ou animais, manipular sonhos, criar ilusões poderosas e possuir a habilidade de manejar uma força que nenhum outro humano possui. Sentindo-se presa, ela abandona sua falsa identidade sob o manto da noite para se vestir como mulher. Em uma noite fatídica, durante uma dessas escapadas secretas, ela conheceu Lupien Nightshade, o príncipe herdeiro dos lobisomens! Foi amor à primeira vista. Mas o amor logo se transforma em tragédia quando Lupien mata seu pai, lançando o reino humano no caos. Humanos foram capturados como escravos e Sorayah se tornou um deles. Ela jurou vingança, querendo se aproximar de Lupien para matá-lo, mas antes que pudesse, foi reivindicada por Dimitri Nightshade, tio de Lupien! Quando percebeu que seus interesses estavam alinhados, Sorayah procurou ganhar sua confiança e usá-lo como uma arma. Dois inimigos. Um reino. Uma sede compartilhada por destruição. Mas havia algo mais. Algo que Sorayah não havia planejado. Dimitri Nightshade era irresistível. Ela o odiava tanto que queria arrancar seu coração com as próprias mãos, mas não podia negar a maneira como ele a fazia arder de paixão. Será que Sorayah conseguirá dobrá-lo à sua vontade? Ou será que ela ficará presa em suas garras para sempre?

"Desnúdate." La orden fue tajante, impregnada de autoridad, cortando el silencio como el chasquido de un látigo. El timbre profundo de la voz de Dimitri envió un escalofrío por la espalda de las mujeres reunidas. Habían aprendido rápidamente en los últimos dos días que la obediencia significaba supervivencia. Ante su orden, inclinaron la cabeza, con manos temblorosas mientras se despojaban de la tela fina y harapienta que apenas las protegía de la humillación. Pero una de ellas no se movió. Permaneció inmóvil en su lugar, provocando que los ojos de Dimitri se estrecharan. _________ Nacida en un mundo de engaños, la Princesa Sorayah Drakon fue obligada a vivir como un príncipe, ocultando su género y sus dones únicos. Puede curar heridas, comandar los elementos, disfrazarse como otra persona o animales, manipular sueños, crear poderosas ilusiones y poseer una fuerza que ningún otro humano tiene. Sintiéndose atrapada, abandona su falsa identidad bajo el manto de la noche para vestirse como mujer. Una noche fatídica, durante una de estas escapadas secretas, conoció a Lupien Nightshade, ¡el príncipe heredero de los hombres lobo! Fue amor a primera vista. Pero el amor pronto se convierte en tragedia cuando Lupien mata a su padre, sumiendo al reino humano en el caos. Los humanos fueron capturados como esclavos y Sorayah se convirtió en uno de ellos. Juró venganza, queriendo acercarse a Lupien para matarlo, pero antes de que pudiera hacerlo, ¡fue reclamada por Dimitri Nightshade, el tío de Lupien! Cuando se dio cuenta de que sus intereses estaban alineados, Sorayah buscó ganarse su confianza y usarlo como un arma. Dos enemigos. Un reino. Una sed compartida de destrucción. Pero había algo más. Algo que Sorayah no había planeado. Dimitri Nightshade era irresistible. Lo odiaba tanto que quería arrancarle el corazón con sus propias manos, pero no podía negar la forma en que él la hacía arder de pasión. ¿Podrá Sorayah doblegarlo a su voluntad? ¿O quedará atrapada en sus garras para siempre?

Zina, una joven de dieciocho años que ha sido rechazada, está ciega y no tiene lobo, es convocada a la capital para contar una visión al despiadado y temido Rey Alpha del Norte, conocido notoriamente como 'El Rey que se Coronó a Sí Mismo'. El resultado de la 'falsa' visión de Zina hace que el Príncipe Alpha y futuro Alpha Supremo, Daemon, sea desterrado de la capital para luchar en las fronteras, donde solo la muerte le espera a manos de los famosos Renegados Ascendentes y los aún más famosos Deformados. Pero Daemon sobrevive al fuego, la sangre y las garras, y no solo sobrevive, sino que seis años después, regresa como Alpha Supremo, impulsado por la venganza contra aquellos que lo derribaron. Comenzando por sus astutos hermanos, y la joven de dieciocho años ahora con veinticuatro que definió su destino con meras palabras, Daemon promete no dejar a nadie ileso. Sin embargo, Zina es muy consciente de su propia traición. Ahora es la Theta de la misma poderosa casa de hombres lobo contra la que contó la peligrosa mentira, y después de haber probado la amarga píldora de la traición de las mismas personas por las que contó la peligrosa mentira, no está dispuesta a resignarse a su destino aún. Pero, ¿cómo se derrite el corazón de un hombre al que una vez arruinaste? ¿Y cómo destruyes a una mujer amada por todo el pueblo, y quizás, incluso por los dioses? Daemon aprenderá por las malas que no toda venganza se puede tomar y que no todas las deudas se pueden cobrar. Los secretos abundan, los Hombres Lobo Deformados están listos para levantarse, y una rara oportunidad de un segundo emparejamiento se presenta a las dos personas más inusuales. Y ahora, una cosa se ha vuelto segura: Daemon debe primero derrotar al enemigo exterior, antes de poder realmente confrontar a ella, que se ha convertido en la enemiga de su corazón.

Atenção: Contém Conteúdo Maduro "Cuidado com a língua de uma mulher perversa. Pois ela pode contar uma mentira que destruiria o mundo." Zina, dezoito anos, rejeitada, sem lobo e cega, é convocada para a capital para contar uma visão para o implacável e temido Rei Alfa do Norte, notoriamente conhecido como ‘O Rei Que Se Coroou’. O resultado da 'falsa' visão de Zina faz o Príncipe Alfa e futuro Alfa Supremo, Daemon, ser banido da capital para lutar em guerras nas fronteiras, onde apenas a morte o aguarda nas mãos dos famosos Rebeldes Emergentes e dos ainda mais famosos Deformes. Mas Daemon sobrevive ao fogo, sangue e garras e, não apenas sobrevive, mas seis anos depois, ele está de volta como Alfa Supremo, movido por vingança contra aqueles que o derrubaram. Começando por seus irmãos astutos e com a garota de dezoito anos agora com vinte e quatro que ditou seu destino apenas com palavras, Daemon promete não deixar ninguém impune. No entanto, Zina está bem ciente de sua própria traição. Agora, Theta da mesma poderosa casa de lobos contra a qual contou a perigosa mentira, e tendo provado o amargo gosto da traição das próprias pessoas para quem contou a mentira perigosa, ela não está disposta a se resignar ao seu destino ainda. Mas como derreter o coração de um homem que você uma vez arruinou? E como destruir uma mulher amada por todo o povo comum, e talvez, até pelos deuses? Daemon aprenderá da maneira mais difícil que nem toda vingança pode ser realizada, e nem todas as dívidas podem ser cobradas. Segredos abundam, os Lobisomens Deformes estão prontos para se erguer, e uma rara chance de segundo acasalamento recai sobre as duas pessoas mais incomuns. E agora, uma coisa se tornou certa — Daemon deve primeiro derrotar o inimigo externo, antes que ele possa realmente confrontá-la, que se tornou o inimigo de seu coração.

THE KNIGHT WHO STOLE ME A Darkly Romantic Tale of Obsession, Forbidden Longing, and a Love That Won’t Be Ignored --- "I was supposed to hate him. Then he stole me." Sarah Jane, a quiet 17-year-old with a heart too tender for her own good, never asked for the attention of Andrew Knight—the ruthless, coldly beautiful CEO of AK Corporation. She certainly never expected to be dragged into his world, forced to live under his roof, or subjected to his unnerving gaze that seems to strip her soul bare. But Andrew Knight doesn’t ask. He takes. After a chance encounter awakens a long-buried obsession, Andrew whisks Sarah away to his gilded mansion, claiming her as his own. Yet this is no fairy tale—this is a war. He replaces her old things with expensive replicas—identical, but better. He watches her sleep, tucking her in with hands that could crush empires. He memorizes her sighs, counts her blushes, and hates how much he craves her fear. And Sarah? She should resist. But the deeper she falls into his world, the harder it becomes to deny the truth: Andrew Knight didn’t just steal her freedom. He stole the broken pieces of her heart—and refuses to give them back. --- WHY IT WORKS: “HE NOTICED HER FOUR YEARS AGO.” (Flashbacks reveal Andrew has been watching since her school speech. That photo in his drawer? Just the beginning.) “SHE LEFT HER DOOR UNLOCKED ON PURPOSE.” (And he knows it. The midnight temple kiss? Neither of them will admit it happened.) “THE COCKROACH SCENE.” (A bug makes him yank her into his chest. His heartbeat? Faster than hers.) “SAM, THE ULTIMATE CHAOS GREMLIN.” (“Andrew, if you keep glaring at her, she’ll think you hate her.” Andrew: “Good.” —Lies. Lies everywhere.) “THE ‘ONLY YOU’ WHISPER IN THE MAYBACH.” (His car. His rules. Her in the passenger seat. No one else.) --- TROPES YOU’LL DEVOUR: "Touch Her and You Die" Energy Forced Proximity (One mansion. Two stubborn hearts.) "Who Hurt You?" Backstories Slow Burn (So slow it burns the house down) Possessive AF CEO (“Look at me, Sarah. Only me.”) --- FINAL HOOK: "He was supposed to be her prison. Instead, he became her addiction." --- READ IF YOU DARE: You love morally grey men who loathe their own weakness. You live for heroines who are soft but never weak. You need a slow burn that hurts so good. --- WARNING: This story contains: Unresolved sexual tension (So much glaring.) A CEO who doesn’t know how to relax (But tries for her.) Sam. (Just… Sam.) --- THE KNIGHT WHO STOLE ME (Because love isn’t given. It’s claimed.)

El cielo se rasgó. Los humanos se transformaron. Y ahora, solo los más rotos sobreviven. En el año 2179, el mundo que conocimos ya no existe. Una grieta en el hemisferio norte liberó la "Resonancia", una energía que convirtió a algunos humanos en "Afinados": seres con poderes inhumanos... y sed de destrucción. Kira Mizuki es una soldado de élite de VIREX, una organización paramilitar que caza Afinados. Alterada genéticamente para ser más rápida, letal y resistente, Kira carga con el peso de ser un "experimento fallido": sus orejas felinas y sus garras afiladas la convierten en un monstruo para los humanos... y en un arma para VIREX. Pero todo cambia cuando su pelotón es masacrado durante una misión de rutina.

I like text-to-speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I use Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.2 or 1.5 times speed. Might want to read this part, I kind of left it out the story by making it the synopsis by accident lol. Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to coasts, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending, no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha!

Stephen Hawking, He was regularly asked for his thoughts on the “big questions” of the day by scientists, tech entrepreneurs, senior business figures, political leaders and the general public. Stephen maintained an enormous personal archive of his responses, which took the form of speeches, interviews and essays. Now, he's not here with us but somewhere in the form of tiny particles, he's travelling around in this universe or who knows maybe in any other alternate universe... He had lost some of his physical abilities due to any spinal issue ... But, in his mind, he was completely free, free to travel around anywhere, free to explore the existence itself ... In this book, I'm gonna share what I've studied, what I'm studying, what I've observed, what are the possibilities, what actually our life is ...these all things, about whom? About my favorite, "Mr. Hawking" and his theoretical physics concepts.

Reborn in a fantasy world with two brothers and a full set of parents Yeah, sounded decent until I realized my brothers were annoying, dramatic, and somehow even louder than me. Then my mother left me. Why? Because I looked too human. She took my elf-eared brothers and walked away. I got left behind with my poor human dad, in a crumbling farmhouse on the edge of nowhere. So here I am: a newborn, cold, cranky, and ready to fight the entire world. They can keep their glowing eyes and destiny speeches. i’ve got a skill system, a reputation to build, and receipts for everyone who ever doubted me. She wanted to throw me away? Big mistake. Huge.

He was the feral Alpha King buried beneath the mountain. She was the cursed girl they offered to him as sacrifice to end the famine plaguing their lands. ...but what sleeps beneath the mountain is no myth. Ruvan, the first Alpha. Imprisoned, driven to utter madness, and starved of power. Solenne, the packless she-wolf known as the Harbinger of Misfortune. With the power of cursed speech, she is able to kill and bend the world to her will with only one word. To avoid hurting others, she hasn't spoken a single syllable since she was a child. Feared and rejected by her own people, she is given to the mountain in a forbidden ritual-sacrifice... and her scent stirs the beast that slumbers beneath it. His mate. Ruvan will stop at nothing to claim what's his, even if that means storming the heavens and finding the cure to her curse just to hear her speak his name. ---- She saw stars behind her eyes and felt constellations carved into her skin with every lingering touch and each press of his mouth. He painted the night sky onto her body, not with a brush, but with his lips, hands, and his insatiable hunger—until her lungs were empty and her heart soared so high it must’ve kissed the moon. “Solenne,” Ruvan murmured, voice low and reverent, like a prayer. She shivered; the sound of her name on his lips felt like heaven. Ruvan pressed his palm to her stomach, anchoring her as he leaned in, mouth brushing the hollow of her throat. His hand rose, slow and shaking, tracing the shape of her jaw like it was a sight made only for him. His thumb brushed the corner of her mouth and his eyes burned as he studied her. “You feel like the stars,” he whispered, “Mesmerizing and bright... something that I want to capture and keep to myself." And then he kissed her; it was a deep, aching vow he couldn’t speak aloud. A promise made only in breath, heat, and need. When they parted, he gently pressed his forehead against hers. His voice dipped lower… uncertain, maybe even afraid: “Say my name?” -- R18, werewolves, fated love, weak to strong... I hope you enjoy my second entry for 2025 WSA. :) give it a shot~

Kean was born into the strongest village of the 7 Realms—but not as a warrior, not as a prodigy, not as anyone worth remembering. He had no father. His mother fell into a coma when he was just a toddler. Raised by silence and ignored by everyone, Kean grew up invisible. Weak. Forgotten. But inside him slept two things: a devil sealed deep in his soul… and an eye power the world had never seen before. As Kean begins his journey to be noticed, he unlocks layer after layer of a power hidden even from legends. He’s mocked for his strange fighting style, Aura Farming, but it soon becomes a symbol of fear. His fights aren't just physical—they’re emotional, psychological, and personal. Each battle shapes him. He starts to hear the devil within, forming a dangerous bond that both helps and haunts him. Just as he rises to lead the fight against a terrifying Voidborn threat that unites all 7 Realms, he suffers the ultimate loss—his mother dies in front of him. In that moment, Kean unlocks the 5th level of his eye—something no one believed could exist. A power so perfect, it doesn't harm the user. He becomes unstoppable. But after defeating the Voidborn, he learns the painful truth: the Council of Nine, the creators of his village and so-called protectors, were never on his side. They knew everything. His past, his curse, his father’s death. Betrayed and burning with fury, Kean hunts them down—one by one. Brutally. No mercy. No speeches. Just justice. And when the blood settles, Kean does not claim a throne. He creates a new council. A council that stands not on power or fear—but purpose. He names it after the only thing he ever came from. Nothing.

After the Kingdom of Runalond united the world 500 years ago, its signature Rune Art became a part of citizens’ everyday lives. No matter one's identity or status, all children at the age of 16 are granted the right to study at a Rune Art Academy in order to secure a place in society. However, one region is an exception. Lostburg, inhabited by outcasts, scoundrels, and rejects, is a large town completely abandoned by any form of law and support from the kingdom. Though poor and uneducated, it remains a relatively comfortable place to live... if you know how. Nathan Modernson, a young boy born and raised in Lostburg, has never met his mother and lives a humble life alongside his rogue father. With his wits of speech and mindfulness of the environment, he believes nobody knew how to live freely and happily in Lostburg more than him. Just when Nathan thinks this is as far as his life goes, one ordinary day, his father suddenly asks him a simple yet peculiar question. Nathan’s seemingly careless response, changed him, and possibly the entire world, forever.

In a world where speech is outlawed, one voice could start a revolution. Or end everything. Kael was raised in silence—just another forgotten soul in the crumbling outskirts of the Vowenrealm. But when blood is spilled and secrets rise, Kael discovers he holds a forbidden power: the ability to command with a single word. A Whisperer. Now hunted by a ruthless theocracy and haunted by the cost of using his gift, Kael must decide what he's willing to lose in order to set the world free—if he doesn’t lose himself first. The Last Voice is a dark, character-driven fantasy about power, memory, and moral fracture. Fans of grim settings, quiet rebellions, and morally grey protagonists will find much to love—and fear—in this tale. New Chapters on Mondays @ 12:00PM PST and Thursdays @ 12:00 PST

Desde o primeiro dia, a mensagem era clara: seres fracos morrem cedo . Leonia Bellius nasceu com esse destino gravado em sua pele – uma criatura frágil e amaldiçoada, vista como uma perdedora para todos, ninguém imaginava que duraria tanto. Muito menos prever que um jovem de aparência insignificante enfrentaria 14 anos de treinamento implacável para se tornar a candidata mais promissora a ordem dos Arautos de Prata. O dia de sua glória parecia certo: a Cerimônia de Formatura. Porém, o destino, sempre traiçoeiro com os destemidos, transformou o momento que deveria ser de triunfo em humilhação. Diante de todos seus companheiros do Arquiducado de Montreal, Leonia foi reprovada. Um golpe que faria qualquer um desistir – mas não ela. Insatisfeita e determinada, ao invés de seguir em frente, ela decide resolver esse assunto à base do famoso ‘diálogo’ com aquele que a reprovou diretamente: O Arquiduque Monteiro. Como resposta a seus atos, a punição é certa: a morte. Mas, como se os deuses ainda brincassem com suas ambições, uma nova oportunidade foi lançada aos seus pés. Dois anos sob o comando do implacável Príncipe dos Mercenários, em Arion, e ela poderia assumir o posto tão almejado. O problema? Enfrentar aquele mercenário insolente e imprevisível era tão perigoso quanto caçar um Garras de Sangue – talvez até pior. Agora, Leonia precisa superar não apenas seus limites, mas também seus maiores medos e desafetos. Pela honra e pela glória.

"They called him a thief, a traitor, a legend. But Elias Veyne was just a boy who refused to kneel." In the sun-washed kingdom of Valenor, where the royal House of Solas rules with divine right and the power of Royal Edict—commands spoken in sunlight that cannot be disobeyed—Elias Veyne is born into the shadowed edges of the middle class. His father is a scribe, his mother a weaver, and his older brother Theron a loyal soldier-in-training. Elias is unremarkable in every way—until the day he fails his exams and realizes the truth: knowledge is power, and power is locked away from those not born beneath the sun’s blessing. When the royal Choosing Ceremony assigns him the humble Verdant Art (a Path meant for farmers and healers), Elias refuses his fate. He sneaks into the royal library and steals the first of many forbidden truths: Frost Logic, the icy discipline of the war-torn continent Veymar. His theft burns half the library down, branding him a criminal—and awakening a hunger for more. Driven by fury and the memory of his brother’s betrayal (for Theron, ever the loyalist, disowns him), Elias flees Valenor. His journey takes him across the five continents: Veymar, where he learns Frost Logic by standing in frozen rivers until his legs go numb. Kharaz, where he bargains with a merchant-lord for Coin’s Will, trading his blood for power—and debt. Sylvain, where rebels teach him the deadly side of Verdant Art, poisoning his own veins to grow weaponized thorns. The Unnamed Isle, where whispers tell him the final Path—Echo Walk, the power of the dead—awaits. But power comes at a cost. Each stolen discipline wastes his body: his hands frostbitten, his voice ruined from mimicking Royal Edict, his skin rotting from thorns. Worse, the Solas family hunts him, twisting his legend into that of a madman. When Elias returns to Valenor, it’s not as a hero, but as a living rebellion. He proves that Royal Edict can be wielded by anyone—shattering the divine right of kings. The people rise, the palace burns, and in the chaos, Elias confronts Theron, now a captain in the Solas army. Their final stand is not between brothers, but between faith and freedom. Theron, bound by duty, fires the execution shot—but misses on purpose. Elias, his body failing, dies mid-speech, his last words unfinished. Legends say he walks the Unnamed Isle still, a shadow with five scars—one for each continent, and one for the brother who loved him too late.

Azren Helsing é um caçador implacável de monstros e criaturas sobrenaturais, vivendo nas sombras da sombria cidade de Blackriven. Solitário, sarcástico e marcado pelo passado, ele evita alianças sempre que pode — até que uma misteriosa jovem chamada Morana surge, trazendo consigo uma ameaça que pode mergulhar o mundo no caos. Agora, Azren será forçado a unir forças com as cinco famílias caçadoras para enfrentar horrores antigos e impedir que as trevas tomem Blackriven. No entanto, nem todos os inimigos usam presas ou garras... e a verdadeira ameaça pode estar mais próxima do que ele imagina.

A young man named Nick sighed as he stare at the sky outside of the window with a lazy face. “Hah… reality is often disappointing, if only I live in those stories at least life will be much simpler…” He said slightly upset. As he closed his eyes to relax, he hope that when he open his eyes something will happen. -Ding! A familiar sound he always read about in novels appeared out of nowhere. [Superior System has been integrated into the host soul] [For you whom destined for supremacy, I have been bestowed upon thee as a loyal companion and assistant to reach the peak of existence!] After he heard the system speech of nonsense, he opened his eyes and is greeted by a flat transparent screen with words on it. A huge grin appeared on his face as he know what that thing is. It was a system. “This will be very interesting~” The young man chuckled as he continued to stare at the sky with a grin on his face. ***

Como uno de los herederos de la familia Vandaster, Shiu Vandaster tuvo que trabajar duro y cambiar frecuentemente de escuela debido a la reputación de su familia y a su propia imagen de chico malo y delincuente. Creía que su último año de colegio sería tranquilo y sin incidentes, y sin ganas de hacer amigos. Pero cuando Shiu se reencuentra con su obsesivo amigo de la infancia, Damio, todos sus planes se desmoronan poniendo su mundo patas arriba. Pasan los años y ya son adultos, sin embargo, Damio está decidido a permanecer a su lado. Por mucho que Shiu intentara escapar de la implacable persecución del hombre, éste siempre se las arreglaba para encontrarlo. Aquellos ojos negros e intensos parecían arder de obsesión y deseo, fijos en Shiu siempre. A medida que sus vidas se entrelazaban cada vez más, marcadas por un amor y una pasión turbulentas, Shiu llegó a la conclusión de que escapar de las garras del hombre era imposible.

Because of Her Upbringing and Values: She may have been raised in an environment where respect, kindness, and gentle speech were important. It shows she was taught to treat others with dignity. 2. From the Softness of Her Heart: A girl who speaks beautifully often carries empathy, love, and deep understanding within. She doesn’t want to hurt others, so her words are always soft and thoughtful. 3. Because of Self-Control and Confidence: She doesn't react with sudden anger. Instead, she speaks calmly and with control, expressing herself clearly without being harsh. 4. As a Sign of Grace and Elegance: Speaking beautifully isn’t just about saying nice things—it’s about knowing what to say, when to say it, and how. It reflects her inner refinement.

[Mature Content] Living his whole life in regret and self-loathing, Hirvan took his last breath thinking he had paid his debts by sacrificing his life for his two sons. However, opening his eyes again, he found himself in a young boy’s body. Can he live for himself this time? ******* First day at university: Other students: Ahhhhhh, it's senior Angel! Thank you, God, for letting us attend the same uni as our male god! Hirvan: Oh, My cute little Yuze. Others: ???? During the orientation: Student 1: What’s with our luck? My husband is going to give us a speech! Studant2: Ren MengSheng, my Idol! I can die in peace! Hirvan: Oh, Son, don’t be nervous. Daddy is here! Others: WTF! In a business seminar at the university: Student 1: That's the legend of the business world! Elian Ashford! Student 2: He is the wealthiest man of the year! Student 3: The most wanted bachelor for the past ten years! Hirvan: Tsk, the cheap father of mine. Others: Whaaaattt???