Stoic At Work

Wallowing in the pits of poverty discreetly searching for a way out, a young man accepts a strenuous job a fair distance out of town which innocuously lands him in a perilous situation, as he attempts to survive his predicament he experiences all kinds of emotions.

A collection of short stories I have written during my time in college.

Hey,my name is Zenith and this is the tale of how my story ends

Nikki Sawyer, half demon and half human, crowned princess to the middle chamber of hell. She's the first demon royal to have not unlocked her powers before the age of eighteen when she's expected to take the throne. Forced by her mother to attend human school because of how much disgrace she brings to the middle chamber, Nikki is set on finally unlocking her powers before her eighteenth birthday but it's a lot less easier than it sounds. Not until she meets Alan Mendes, a loner who's always by himself. She has a few encounters with him that changes her whole world. With the whole kingdom of hell and their parents against their love, will their love be enough to pull through at the end especially against the king of hell, the devil himself.

In the sizzling world of contemporary romance and workplace drama, "Working Hours" delves deep into the tangled web of desire and power at Kikomori Financing. When Aaliyah, reeling from a painful past, finds solace in a surprising connection with her coworker Lee, little does she know that their encounter will unravel a chain of events that tests her heart and career. As the enigmatic Kai, president of the company, unveils his true identity in a ruthless display of power, Aaliyah is thrust into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Her attraction to Kai battles against the stark realities of office politics and personal demons, leading her down a path of self-discovery and growth. With seductive undertones and lush descriptions painting a vivid picture of love, ambition, and intrigue weaves a tale of passion and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. Will Aaliyah find the strength to navigate the complexities of her newfound relationship with Kai while forging her own path to empowerment? Discover a world where boundaries blur and desires ignite in this evocative journey toward love and self-acceptance.

Life never goes your way, no matter the end result you always look back and think 'I wish I could do that differently' or 'what if I did this instead. But what if someone could go back, what would they do….

My name is Jesse Seso. I'm from Lordaeron. I am strong, patient, young and intelligent. For just one silver coin, I am willing to join your team and deliver wood from Eastvale Logging Camp to the main gate of Stormwind City. What? You can only pay 40 copper... Then to Goldshire. No, just Stormwind City. 50 copper. If it's only 40 copper, fine. Brother. Don't go. Look at what you said. If I don't do it, really no one will. Alright, you go. See how far you can go. Go. Bah!

Avery Wilson was a C-list actress with nothing to her name. Caught in a scandal with her boss, Jayden Coleman, she is presented with a one year contract marriage and a chance to survive despite the lack of affection in the marriage knowing fully well after one year she will cease to exist in los Angeles,will she take this opportunity to change her life or back out. Jayden Coleman, the CEO of J-movies and J-software and multi tech company,a handsome man who plans to take his companies worldwide,is faced with a scandal on the night he was to officially announce his marriage to his childhood sweetheart , Chloe Adams, to the world. He is forced to choose between his reputation and that of his companies and the love between him and Chloe. Chloe Adams, whose life with Jayden has been set right from diaper days,on the day which was supposed to be a prequel to her day of joy ends up being her worst nightmare. What will happen to the lives of these three entangled in a web with life changing decisions. Are things really the way they seem or is it all just a make believe? Stay and find out this love triangle as I take you on a journey through the ups and downs of these three.

Prince Klein Alma of Lugh is transported to a mysterious new world. Joined by his companion, Kanna, he searches for a way back home while unraveling buried secrets about his past. As they journey, Klein remains steadfast in his quest to discover a cure for the endless plague ravaging his kingdom.

What was to be the day the day the MC finally quit being a teenager on his 20th birthday turned out to be the day that would change his normal life forever and little did he know that he would be drag into the adventure of a lifetime. He would come across a whole different world and whole different people with endless mysteries yet to be solve and to find the secrets that fate had brought upon him. Join the Adventure and take part in the mysterious Demon World and see if you can solve the mystery. This Book will be updated everyday(As much as possible), So keep it on the look out and add it to your collections. Happy reading and don't forget to share your thoughts as well and leave a review. ^•^ OR DM me @eternaltaoist on Discord.

This universe is the creation of the divine being Revel, for when he came into it he knew joy in his existence and revelled in it. It is filled with millions of worlds and life forms, all of whom do know not their maker's name... Fólórunsó and Sola are mercenaries of the United Freelancer Organisation stationed on the planet Pedtro doing odd jobs to make do every day. Fólórunsó is bound to a strange contract tied to a stranger power he can never truly master. Sola is tied to the day the skies fell to earth and is plagued by an ailment that will inevitably take his life. These two misfit allies find themselves taking up a peculiar job for an exuberant payment that ends up separating their paths. What will happen to the two as they explore this universe and its infinite worlds, and what will occur in their inevitable reunion?

Shinjiro Takumi lives in the shadow of his legendary grandfather and father, both baseball icons. Deemed talentless, he struggles to find his place—until he discovers he can see moments into the future while at bat. With this new power, Shinjiro starts turning heads, but the pressure of living up to his family's legacy and the morality of using his gift weigh heavily on him. Can he prove himself worthy, or will his hidden ability become his undoing?

Dolores, a scholarship student at the prestigious Grimstone Institute, finds herself surrounded by the privileged elite. Yet, beneath the school's gleaming facade lurk whispers of a hidden world. One full moon, a terrifying encounter throws Dolores' life into disarray. She discovers Grimstone is a haven for creatures shrouded in myth, and a power struggle threatens to tear the school apart. Dolores is caught between Axel, a brooding rival fueled by an ancient feud, and Ivan , a charming school mate with a mysterious past. As Dolores uncovers her own connection to this hidden world, she realizes she may not be entirely human. Can she decipher the myths that come alive under the moonrise and prevent a catastrophic conflict, or will the school, and Dolores herself, be consumed by the secrets it holds?

About the book There was a rich man whose name was Johnson, he had many Filling stations, house and many car. But he didn't have any child and he was worried about been childless. One of his friends took him and his wife to a native doctor. And the native doctor told them what to do so that they could give birth and they did as they were instructed and gave birth to a baby boy and named him Laughter. Laughter grew up and end up as a cult member in both secondary school and his higher institution. During his studies in higher institution, his cult members vs their rival fought a serious fight and upon all the charm Laughter had, he was defeated and he died during the fight. When Mr Johnson and his wife had it they became sad and they were worried. Another Friend of Mr Johnson saw how Mr Johnson was worried and he advice him to look for a kidnapper that will get a baby for them and he followed the advice. The kidnappers went to search for the baby they were asked to kidnapp and they face so many challenges before the baby boy was handed to Mr Johnson. They fought seriously with the police but at the end of the day they escaped.

Jason lost his partner in a gun battle with the drug gang of Tampa. He got back to work 6months later only to be faced with a murder case that will put him back in the pursuit of justice for his dead partner and friend. Sera becomes his new partner and distraction as Cash in turn, uses her as a weakness to destroy him for good. But soon his worse enemy becomes the compass to solving the biggest crime network in Tampa. Will Cash succeed? Read!

"Reborn in 1979, I should have had the chance to show my skills and pursue grand ambitions. But why did I have to reincarnate into an American's body?! And now I have to take over a bank on the brink of bankruptcy?"

Romance

Meet Yvette, the supposed "Wicked Witch of The West." However, there isn't much wicked left in her nowadays. She is now retired from that old position and greatly enjoys her time as a shopkeeper, watching as people come in and out, enjoying the trinkets and blankets that she has. There couldn't possibly be a better life, and this is exactly what this is, a great life. So please join Yvette on her not so grand adventure, as she enjoys all the little things in life. Just a small heads up, I procrastinate and occasionally have the will to update any of the stories I write, so if there isn't an update in a while, don't worry. This is a hobby for me, and I will not make this a chore/job. I hope you understand well, and have a good day.

"If I could go back to beginning, have one more chance to fix this damn mess, I would have kill you instead." - ??? "As a pirate, you have to be ready give up your morality and sympathy to survive longer, but why is it that I can't do that with you?" - ??? "It was nice while it lasted, but for the sins and treachery I have cause, I shall willingly die...I believe that is my fate." - ???