After The Night

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 a post-apocalyptic world, you'll find four main types of people. Those who fight with all their might are "the hunters." The ones who leech and exploit others are "the pests." The predators, who see everyone as prey. And lastly, we have "the survivors," the resilient ones who never give up. Everyone often fits into one category, but it's hard to determine which one Maya falls into. She's not exactly a fighter, considering leaving her room was a chore even before the apocalypse. A predator? No way—she's always been a pushover. You might think she's a survivor, but that's laughable. She'd rather die from starvation than resort to scavenging. So, how should we categorize her? leeche? Nope. Perhaps a new category is needed: "The Lost"—those struggling to find their place in a shattered world."

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.

“What's done is done! Let's just forget it!” He said and acted nonchalantly, even though he was cowering in fear because something was telling him that the stranger in front of him didn't intend to let go. The man's frown increases and Hayden swears that the temperature in the room increases multiple times. After winning over his heart and stealing his first, this boy wanted to avoid responsibility, which made Zenos annoyed. “You want to run away from me?” He asked in annoyance, and suddenly Hayden found himself under the man without even knowing how. “I'm just…” Hayden wasn't able to finish his words before he was domineeringly kissed by the stranger. Zenos used his left hand to pin Hayden's hand on top of Hayden's head effortlessly. Hayden tried to struggle and blocked the stranger's tongue from dominating his mouth by pressing his lips against each other stubbornly, but the man unexpectedly bit Hayden's bottom lips, making Hayden yelp in pain. The man used that chance to clean all the taste of strawberries in Hayden's mouth, while his right hand continued to stroke Hayden's body wantonly. When Hayden was starting to go dizzy due to shortness of breath, he was released by the man's assault. He breathed in and out rapidly and thanked heaven for the chance to live again. “You can't run away from me… You are mine” Zenos growled into Hayden's neck possessively. Hayden felt a shiver run through his spine after hearing the stranger's words. His breath hitched as the man licked his earlobe and kissed his neck with extreme familiarity, domineeringly. “Mine,” the stranger proclaimed again. The stranger gave a low curse word and rolled off Hayden's shivering sensitive body, “I'll spare you because you're still in pain. You won't be as lucky next time” he said and lifted Hayden's chin to peck him one more time while Hayden stared dumbfounded. Cover isn't mine, found online My new bl novel is out: The Journey Of Chasing After The Transmigrated Straight Shou

With the help of the gods, humans on the brink of extinction from their pointless wars have been given another chance to redeem themselves, and with the restrictions on earth gone the planet is open to invasions from other worlds. Heroes emerge in New Earth to stand against their foes. While the gods prepare to face an unknown force lurking in the shadows.

A man gets reincarnated or transmigrated into a world full of steampunking, gods, and weird misconseptions, with only the memories of the body he is in. He fights the cruel world in order to find his lost memories and restore or destroy this body's life. Gifted three cards he must beat the odds that were never in his favor.

Being a bottom feeder in society is an unpleasant experience. That's how Kiro felt after being left for dead in a back alley. Abandoned and disappointed by the 'work hard' ethic his parents left for him. 'At least the heavens are weeping for me.' As the light from his eyes faded, he declared as the last act of defiance. He awoke in a room he hadn't seen in ten years. Whether it was due to sheer luck or divine intervention, he was grateful. 'Through the VR game, Asgard, I'll become filthy rich in this life time.' Kiro was blissfully unaware that his return was a cry for something greater, for the underlying threats that hovered over his world.

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)

"I can help you become anything you want. What is it that you desire the most?" He asked with a soft voice while sweeping the hair from her forehead. "You really thought that I'd sincerely embrace someone as lowly as you?" Embarrassed, she avoided his gaze and clenched her hands until they turned white. "Even your thoughts are silly. You are well aware of my identity…" "Yes, I know." "Then say it. Who am I?" The hand that was playing with her hair traveled down past her chin and ended up around her throat. Testing the strength of his grip, he slowly started applying more pressure and forced her to look at him. Her breathing became painful as he lifted her up by the neck until her heels raised slightly from the floor. "I also hold your sister's fate in the palm of my hand." He could see it in her eyes, something inside her had broken. Her eyes, which once resembled the starry night sky, no longer held any stars. As he watched the light in her eyes fade away, he relaxed his hands. She wouldn't try to escape him anymore. He knew this instinctively. This feeling, which was similar to being doused in warm water, is definitely what he's been craving. It wasn't anything like lust. Yes, it was definitely a craving. After he acknowledged his feelings, he began to desire to possess her entire world. "If I can't have you, I'll ruin you

No ambitious man will keep his sanity when he knows the exact moment of his death without achieving anything he ever hoped to achieve. But what if that same man was revived with powers beyond human comprehension? ... Will he sacrifice everything to find the truth or try his best to live a normal life?..

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.

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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.

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!

The story begins with a man who has lived with thoughts of suicide until his later years and is reborn as an elf in a different world. At first glance, it seems that he has been given a second chance to live a proper life, but little does he know that the world he finds himself in is far from livable. Chapter 0 delves into the character's psychological state in his previous life and serves as a preview of the situation he will eventually fall into. The first chapter will start from the character's perspective at the age of four. The story will frequently encounter elements of gore and corrupt-minded individuals. If such things disturb you, I advise you to not read it. Additional tag: Gore

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!

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.

In a world filled with fantastical beasts, I, Aeron Starfall, was betrayed and killed while fighting to protect my race, only to be reborn in a new body. God bless them.

Di suatu tempat dan waktu, terdapat seorang remaja yang baru saja dalam perjalanan pulang ke rumahnya, dia tiba-tiba terjebak dalam sebuah insiden yang merenggut nyawanya, setelah ia mati ia terbangun di sebuah tempat yang sama sekali ia tidak kenal dinamakan Void. Disana dia bertemu dengan seseorang yang memberikannya pilihan untuk reinkarnasi didunia lain atau lenyap dan bersatu dengan Void. apakah orang itu Tuhan? Dia tidak tahu jawabannya tetapi orang itu mengatakan kepadanya bahwa dia akan mengerti ini semua pada waktunya dan sementara itu dia akan direinkarnasi di dunia lain untuk memulai perjalanan sejatinya.

Shocking! The Comatose Bride Has Risen! Yan Qianyi, who had been in a coma for two years, finally woke up, only to find that everything had been taken from her. Worse yet, she was sold off simply for being a "high-quality" human woman. Miserable, right? Not exactly. She casually picked up a little puppy, a cute and handsome one, who was clingy and lovable, making everyone around her envious. One day, she accidentally bumped into the galaxy’s top commander, who dropped his mask. It was rumored that anyone who saw the commander's true face would die. Yan Qianyi, trembling with fear, blurted out, "Wow, you look just like my husband!" The commander replied, "What a coincidence, I am your husband." From that moment on, the mighty commander desired children every night. Yan Qianyi, tearful and distressed, thought, "How did my sweet little puppy turn into a big bad wolf? I miss my cute puppy!" … System: "Master, that famous masked doctor could possibly cure the poison in your body." Commander: "There's no need. My wife’s silver needles can bring the dead back to life." System: "But the doctor also uses silver needles. Why not give it a try?" Commander: "Do you really need to ask? If someone dares to imitate my wife, ban them!" System: "Master, the galaxy’s most wanted criminal looks just like your wife... Oh, I get it! She must have had plastic surgery! I’ll issue the command to execute her on the spot!" Commander: "..."

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.

There is no limit to human technology. In the year 3112, the first interplanetary travel was successful. Also in the year 4112, the first inter galaxy travel is successful. Human technology enables them to make the planets deemed inhabitable habitable. Sadly in 3700, planet Earth gets erased from the system and gets forgotten. Planet Earth is left with less than 500 people. *** In the year 4112, Marx is born in Planet Earth. Marx has his ambitions set high. His life view changes with only one encounter. He learns about the other planets and also about galaxies. His ambitions are set high once again and he is determined to conquer the entire multiverse. His journey will not be easy especially since he is technologically illiterate. He leaves Planet Earth after revealing certain truths unaware of what awaits him in the outer world. *** *Chapter length will increase from 1500 words to 1600-1800 words. *Romance is slowpaced. *Some things may seem impossible but as stated, there is no limit to human technology.

# Omegaverse #Bl # Love interest falls first # Slow romance After dying in his second life as an ordinary human being from a destroyed earth, Yoo Hakim finds himself somehow transported back to his first life. But something isn't right. His headaches have been becoming more frequent as he tries to figure out why his first life is very different from what he remembers. Is he even back ? He can't figure out. " Only you, the child of the god can bring the world Salvation and free the mankind from the evil spreading rapidly." "I'm sorry but I'm not interested in joining any cults!" Yoo Hakim had gotten himself into some serious trouble. Why is everyone trying to get him to become religious ? " For the last time, I don't believe in any Gods!" Now what?! "Please just let me live a peaceful life !" Will Hakim ever find peace in this life ? Of course not! ^ ^ How can You expect to live quitely without catching any attention when you have a crown prince trying to mark you as his ?!

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.