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When Bali Opened My Third Eye

The Island That Sees Through You *Genre: Supernatural Horror, Psychological Thriller, Travel Mystery* *Setting: Ubud, Bali – Summer of 2023* What if paradise sees your soul—and doesn’t let go? I never believed in ghosts. Not seriously. Not until the summer of 2023, when burnout from my tech job in Singapore led me to book a last-minute solo retreat to Bali. The plan was simple: unplug, heal, reset. But the island had other plans. What began as a peaceful vacation in a secluded villa outside Ubud quickly spiraled into a spiritual descent I couldn’t escape from. The villa was perfect—too perfect. Traditional Balinese design, surrounded by rice paddies, misty mornings, and ancient temples nearby. Every doorway adorned with daily offerings. Every night serenaded by distant gamelan music. For the first few days, I embraced it all. Meditation, yoga, local food, temple visits. Then came the dreams. A temple I hadn’t seen. A woman in white with her face half-covered in hair. A stare that pierced through the veil of sleep and left me frozen with fear. Whispers in a language I didn’t speak. Night after night, her presence grew stronger—until she crossed the threshold from dream into reality. Mirrors fogged on their own. Statues turned. Shadows moved in corners untouched by light. And always, the smell of frangipani before something happened. The villa, once tranquil, felt like a mouth slowly closing around me. Every inch of the house watched. Every offering seemed like a warning I was too late to understand. Locals avoided my gaze. Strangers placed offerings outside my room without a word. I visited a *balian*—a traditional Balinese healer—who told me, “You opened something. It saw you. Now it follows.” I wanted to laugh. But I couldn’t. Because deep down, I knew it was true. The woman wasn't a ghost in the Western sense. She was something older. A *penunggu*—a watcher bound to the land, awakened by disrespect or recognition. And I had done both. Through rituals, cryptic warnings, and a wooden idol with no eyes, I tried to make sense of the unraveling horror. I was told to let her "finish looking." But what does that mean when what she sees is you—your regrets, your secrets, your soul? This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s about the cost of being seen by something beyond comprehension. It’s about sacred land, and what happens when a tourist treats spirit like spectacle. It’s about the third eye opening not through meditation, but through fear. The island gave me what I didn’t ask for. And now, even after leaving Bali, the dreams haven’t stopped. If you’ve ever felt something watching you just out of view\... if you’ve ever visited a sacred place and felt *changed* afterward... you might understand. You might have opened a door, too. **“The Island That Sees Through You”** is a supernatural travel-horror novella written in a deeply immersive, personal style. A cross between *The Haunting of Hill House* and *Eat Pray Die*, this story takes readers on a slow-burn psychological descent through mysticism, madness, and a truth you cannot unsee. Welcome to Bali. She sees you now.
DaoistCFc4MX · 10.1K Views

Odyssey of Eight

They lived separate lives. They carried different scars. And yet… fate led them to the same place — a forest beyond time, untouched by the world they knew. ▪️ Hana Yamamoto — a student prodigy with a soul meant to dance. ▪️ Lee Joon — a K-pop idol adored by millions but drowning beneath perfection. ▪️ Park Soojin — a young CEO with a legacy built on betrayal. ▪️ Wang Xuan — a billionaire’s spoiled son drowning in silence and parties. ▪️ Vihaan Malhotra — a born artist, bound by his father’s expectations. ▪️ Meera Chauhan — a business-minded girl raised in the shadow of loss. ▪️ Lina Chen — a ruthless woman who built an empire, but never found peace. ▪️ Hiroshi Tanaka — a doctor’s son passionate about cooking, but broken by guilt. There are no roads here. No phones. No time. Just trees that breathe, soil that remembers, and the weight of memories they thought they had buried for good. They come from different worlds — each one carrying wounds deeper than the skin, regrets they never voiced, and choices they can’t undo. And yet, they wake up in the same place. A forest unlike anything they’ve known — untouched by the world, but pulsing with something ancient. Rooted in Indian tradition, the forest doesn’t just offer shelter. It offers confrontation. Yoga. Meditation. Martial arts. Ancient wisdom passed through whispers and wind. These are no longer traditions. They’re survival. The eight begin a journey not just through the forest — but through themselves. Friendships will form in silence. Rivalries will spark in shadows. And love may bloom — even in the most unlikely hearts. But not all of them are ready to heal. Not all of them want to be saved. This is not a dream. This is not redemption. This is the Odyssey of Eight.
AditiLina · 2.2K Views

Pretty Privilege

Book Blurb for Pretty Privilege Clara Evans has always lived in a world that bends in her favor—coffee is free, cab fares vanish, and strangers trip over themselves just to hold open a door. It’s not luck. It’s not charm. It’s magic—a cosmic force that makes every man swoon, every obstacle vanish, and every moment effortless. She’s the embodiment of pretty privilege made real. But perfection has its price. Beneath the flurry of flattery and the flood of freebies, Clara is drowning in loneliness. No one sees her. Not really. Until she meets Mark Harrison—a dry-witted lawyer who doesn’t so much as flinch at her beauty. He’s immune, skeptical, and maddeningly unaffected. Intrigued by his indifference, Clara does something she’s never done before: she tries. She stumbles. She grows. In a dazzling blend of romantic comedy and magical realism, Pretty Privilege follows Clara’s journey through enchanted brunches, defiant pigeons, emotionally confusing yoga sessions, and some very poorly timed rain. Alongside her sketchbook, a sarcastic best friend, and the one man who truly sees her, Clara must confront the ridiculousness of a world that worships beauty—and what it really means to earn love. Witty, heartfelt, and slyly satirical, this novel is a celebration of imperfect people, messy self-discovery, and the quiet magic of being real. Perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, it’s a modern fairy tale where true love isn't given—it's chosen.
A_Morrow · 14.4K Views

Paws, Furs, and Other Scams

Travis and Carlton are two average guys trying to make it big—except they’re terrible at everything. When a random idea to start a dog-walking business falls into their laps, they realize they’ve found their true calling: scamming their way to success. At first, they just fake it till they make it—offering "premium dog services" they know nothing about, from overpriced spa treatments to fake dog yoga. But as their business grows, so does their web of lies, and soon they’re pretending to be everything from pet psychic consultants to high-end dog trainers. Each scam is more ridiculous than the last, but somehow they manage to convince clients that they’re experts. Their latest adventure? A secret underground dog fashion show with elite canine influencers, where the stakes are higher than a poodle’s coiffed hair. But things quickly spiral out of control when their lies get tangled up with actual dangerous (and even illegal) schemes—dog food recalls, fake adoption agencies, and a money-laundering operation disguised as a pet fashion line. Travis and Carlton find themselves knee-deep in scams, misfit pets, and hilarious situations where the only thing they’re truly good at is getting out of sticky situations… just in time for their next big (and absurd) con. "Paws, Furs, and Other Scams" is a wild, laugh-out-loud journey through a world of low-level cons, bad decisions, and two friends who will do anything for a quick buck—even if it means fooling the entire city one scam at a time.
Know_yourself · 9.7K Views

Rise Fallen Angels Children of God ( Fallen Angels )

"Breathe in, breathe out!", Hmm..., doing yoga isn't that easy!, Alexa silently said. She's doing some flexes, twisting her leg to sort of breaking it though not then the same thing done to the other. After that, she went down and spread her hands up, thus, bent down, butt on top In a push-up position. Did five or more push-ups and laid her back on the mat (ground) and did a half positioned sit up, to improve the 'abs'. "Just so you know, my abs haven't made that pack, not yet, maybe, in two years time or so (He! He!). Alexa smiling, while imagining what it'll be like when that happens. Since she was very inspired to do the work outs to improve her health and to impress her love. It's so sad to think I'm loving someone who is so popular and Jodie Moon, isn't someone who just love and really fall in love with an ordinary person. Yet, I know as a star she knows what she wants and always gets it. I'm good now. After my prolonged break-up from my womanizing boyfriend of 10 years, I am just relieved we ended up as friends now, maybe so. Okay, maybe not as good friends, but we talk occasionally. Hey! Alex...what are you doing?, Shane asked, my annoying but cute sister, who kept on interrupting me while I exercise. "Stop....(Shane touching my face...)...stop it.," while I get up and position my self sitting with hands on top of my folded legs. Alex!, teach me yoga!, okay!, Shane said irritatingly. Oh!, Shane stop, I can't concentrate. Please!, Shane insisted. Okay, okay!, later!... how about now!!!. Alex tickling Shane who wanted to escape her grasp, but it was too late. Alex was already over her and Shane was giggling hard until she almost cried. Alright, I'll stop! Ha! Ha!, How about joining me now? Shane looked at me and shook her head in tears. No!, some other time!....and ran out of the door. Haaay! I sighed. Silly girl! Sometimes I just want to bite and pinch her cute face in adoration. I love her so much! Done with yoga. Now I need to check on my emails, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Being a photographer and blogger isn't really an easy job but not as difficult as it seems either. I survive on artists, models and showbiz personalities who cater and support my work and talent. By the way, I'm Alexandra Steele, Alexa or Alex for short. And this is my story, your story, our story all together.
Vicky_Manalo_5384 · 97.1K Views

Kidnapped by a Dragon Billionaire

This is a modern love story with a fantasy twist involving dragon shapeshifters and demons! Zi Mei was poor and desperate with loansharks after her to settle debts her father had racked up that she could never repay. Thorin is a 3,000-year-old dragon shapeshifter who kidnapped her and offered her millions to be his mistress and to bear him heirs. She had to choose between being sold off as a prostitute by the loansharks or becoming this handsome dragon shapeshifter's mistress and baby making slave. So, Zi Mei signed the contract to become his mistress. She found herself falling in love with the sexy handsome dragon but he remained aloof towards her. Will he ever love her back or is she destined to suffer unrequited love while sleeping with him every night? Unknown to Zi Mei, demons are plotting to get rid of Thorin. Now, the demons saw a chance of getting to Thorin through Zi Mei. Will they succeed in their nefarious plot to shift the delicate balance between dark and light? Will Thorin be able to save Zi Mei? Will they finally be a real couple instead of a contracted couple only to produce heirs? Read on to find out what happens in this modern love story with a fantasy twist. Gorgeous art & cover design by JeiJandee. Warning: There will be R18 steamy mature content in the later chapters. There will also be sweet, funny moments between Thorin and Zi Mei. If you like this story, you may also like my other ongoing work on another dragon shapeshifter from the Sea Jade clan: A Dragon & Her Yoga Teacher https://dynamic.webnovel.com/book/20916049106243205?utm_source=writerShare&utm_campaign=4306116363 It has a strong female dragon lead and a hot yoga teacher whom she seduced. ******BONUS******** 50 power stones = 1 bonus chapter 100 power stones = 2 bonus chapters 200 power stones = 4 bonus chapters ****EXTRAS**** 50 summoning pens = 1 special chapter release (side story that’s related to main story) 100 summoning pens = 2 special chapter release (Thorin’s viewpoint) *Update once every two days*
O_Lyn · 681.3K Views

A Dragon & Her Yoga Teacher

***Winner of Silver Prize for WPC#207!*** Sabrina is a 1,500-year-old dragon shapeshifter who fell in love with her super sexy, super hot yoga teacher and set out to seduce him. Kavan, the yoga teacher, is mortal and doesn't even know about the existence of dragon shapeshifters. So, Sabrina tried everything to seduce him and he avoided her thinking she is a married woman. When they finally get together, (oh trust me, it was HOT!) the Sea Jade Dragon Clan council of elders are against their union! The clan tried to split the couple up but Sabrina will not give up without a fight. Read all about their stolen kisses, their sweet loving moments and how they fight against the all-powerful dragon council of elders to be together. Will they win this fight? Will love conquer all? Or will Sabrina be banished for going against the council of elders' orders? This is a modern love story with a fantasy twist. Get ready for an entertaining, sometimes funny, ride in the ups and downs of their turbulent relationship. Add to collection now and read all about their forbidden love! Warning: There will be steamy mature R18 content in the later chapters. There will also be sweet funny moments between Sabrina and Kavan. If you like stories about dragon shapeshifters in a modern setting, I have another book with the same premise : Kidnapped by A Dragon Billionaire. https://dynamic.webnovel.com/book/20831468905213505?utm_source=writerShare&utm_campaign=4306116363 It’s about dragon shapeshifters from the Heaven’s Descent clan. Trust me, it is also funny, steamy and has a hot dragon as the male lead with a young innocent mortal female lead. ******BONUS******** 50 power stones = 1 bonus chapter 100 power stones = 2 bonus chapters 200 power stones = 4 bonus chapters ****EXTRAS**** 50 summoning pens = 1 special chapter release (side story that’s related to main story) 100 summoning pens = 2 special chapter release (Kavan’s viewpoint) *Updates every two days* Announcement: If you would like to view NSFW illustrations of Sabrina and Kavan, head on over to my P.a.tre.on: https://www.patreon.com/OLynn
O_Lyn · 196.4K Views

One of the physical benefits you will experience is increased flexibil

With all the new television infomercials on gadgets and videos on improving one's health and wellbeing, there is one stronghold on low impact exercise that not only improves your body but also improves the psychological state which gives your entire being the sense of positive well being. By being involved in Yoga on a regular basis one can expect to feel better and more alive. Yoga does promote positive energies within the body which in turn will create positive energy in the mind increasing your total well-being. One of the physical benefits you will experience is increased flexibility. As most people know Yoga consists of many movements, stretches, and poses which act on various joints in your body. Many of these joints are joints that are rarely used. So the stretching and use of these joints, ligament,s and tendons help to increase your flexibility. These movements also provide flexibility to the supporting joints, ligament,s and tendons. Yoga provides massage to all your organs and glands including the prostate which never gets external stimulation. The gent stretching of your muscles and joints when doing yoga maximizes blood flow in your body enabling your body to flush toxins, provide nourishment to your body and in turn slows aging and increases energy. By stretching and using muscles to hold many of these positions, Yoga helps to tone the body provide correct posture and keep your body tone and firm. Yoga is an excellent exercise that helps with all aspects of your life both mentally and physically. Yoga has been used to improve sleep, decrease pain in joints, increase energy, range of motion and also has many psychological benefits. An exercise like Yoga through the bending and stretching of the spine builds strength, endurance and lowering the stress hormone that cause aging. The reduction of stress will reduce the acid conditions within the body and enabling your body to intake more oxygen. It also balances the nervous system helping to reduce depression and anxiety and increases your concentration and enhances your mood. Yoga when practiced regularly puts your body in a positive healthy state. This, in turn, puts your mind in a positive healthy state which helps to keep your body looking and feeling well. Yoga provides a continuous loop of positive well-being and continual rejuvenation. The stretching also contributes to improving your posture allowing you to stand straighter with your back erect and your hamstrings fully stretched and flexible leaving you in an alert and confident state. Yes it is true that people are living longer today but the real question is what is their quality of life? If you have the option to start now and exercise your body using a low impact stretching and toning exercise, enabling your body and mind to get into a place of optimal health and well being or to have to rely on doctors to poke and prod at you and prescribe medications after medication what would your choice be? Hopefully, as yoga grows in popularity citizens of the world will enjoy the benefits of this low impact exercise and increase the positive energy in their mind and bodies enabling them to live longer and healthier lives.
Gideon_musukuma · 2.7K Views
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