The Sting

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

STRONG LANGUAGE! STRONG VIOLENCE! SOME SEXUAL CONTENT, HERE AND THERE! --- Nova, the God of Destruction and one of the five Supreme Gods, is consumed by boredom. He has witnessed civilizations crumble, galaxies vanish, and entire worlds reduced to dust, yet the thrill he once felt is gone. When he turns his gaze to Earth, curiosity takes hold. He chooses to walk among mortals, drawn by their chaotic yet vibrant lives. As the Infernal Realm begins to bleed into the mortal world, Nova embarks on a journey filled with unexpected adventures. He might even feel the sting of true pain.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

A woman's first love is always meaningful, even if things don’t turn out the way we dream. Fate has a way of leaving us with memories that last a lifetime; some sweet, some bittersweet. For a hopeless romantic like Kayla, the thrill of blossoming love opened her heart to a world both cruel and beautiful. In the warmth of affection, she found joy; in the sting of reality, she found growth. Love, she realized, isn’t just about happy endings; it’s about the lessons, the longing, and the moments that shape who we become. This story is dedicated to my hopeless romantic friend, Yala.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

In a fractured galaxy ruled by ambition and iron, its finest warriors aren't born — they're made. Li Heng was an orphan boy who died, lost to a world that never cared. Destiny gave him a second chance: a new family, a new life in the stars. Yet here too, in a universe of giant mechs and endless war, hope is a transient thing. Sold by his impoverished parents into a secret military project, Li Heng is forced into the MMS Project — an experiment that amplifies spiritual energy at the cost of mind and flesh. Injected with trial serums, his soul burns, his flesh shatters, yet he survives. Equipped with nothing but his unyielding will, he climbs from anonymous specimen to specter of the battlefield — dreaded under one code name: Silent Sting. Amidst endless wars, treacherous empires, and the slow fall of humanity into madness, Li Heng will forge his legend in blood and steel. But when faced with a foe he cannot bring himself to kill… will Silent Sting remain a weapon? Or will Li Heng at last regain the heart he once lost?

They say when you reach the end, the world fades into silence. But what if the silence whispers back? In a world where moments blur and memories sting, one soul finds himself pulled into a life that isn’t his own. A boy with too much loss, too much weight for such young shoulders. In the shadows of blood-soaked rings and whispered plans, something awakens—a fragile thread connecting two lives, two deaths, and a secret no one dares to speak aloud. But the truth is never silent for long. And when it breaks through... It screams.

In a technologically advanced Nigeria of 2079, 23-year-old Tunde Bako, fresh out of the Federal Intelligence Academy, is assigned his first undercover mission: infiltrate and dismantle an emerging synthetic drug ring flooding the streets of Lagos. But what begins as a sting operation quickly unravels into something far deeper — a labyrinthine conspiracy that threatens the very core of the Nigerian republic. Themes: Justice, power, identity, loyalty, betrayal, youth vs system, corruption, resilience. Genre: Futuristic Crime Thriller | Action | Espionage | Drama Setting: Futuristic Nigeria.

He slammed the divorce papers onto her face, Kong Chengyi's face dark as he snarled, "Hua Lianxi, I can't even stand looking at you anymore, you disgust me. Get out of my sight, now!" The thin paper grazed her face before falling. The momentary sting on her cheek made Hua Lianxi lower her head to look at the papers on the floor. She touched her stinging cheek with her fingertip and then raised her head, a dazzling smile blooming on her face: "Sorry for dirtying you. With money, I can be as willful as I want. Thanks for the check."

A Letter About Breaking the Cycle Dear Reader, You didn’t wake up broken—someone broke you. But here’s the truth: you can break the cycle instead of passing it on to someone else. Even your victims, if they saw you truly wanted to be better and were given a real chance at redemption, would agree that every single one of you deserves actual freedom. I’m talking about a freedom where you don’t have to stay silent about your brokenness. A freedom where you can heal without judgment. You Are More Than What Was Done to You You are not just the ones who take—you are also the taken. Don’t you think someone is missing you somewhere? You are somebody’s brother, sister, mother, or friend. Someone out there just wants answers. By the time the system gets involved, most people aren’t even focused on punishment—they want justice and closure. The System Isn’t Working Who’s really benefiting from all this? It’s those who started the cycle, those who watch it unfold. The system that claims to fix things often ends up breaking more people than it helps. Sending more people into a broken system isn’t justice. A Real Chance at Redemption That’s why I’m offering you something different: No more fear No more punishment No more lack of access No more fear of judgment I’m offering a real chance at redemption. Instead of being the “Troy” they wanted me to be—the Trojan horse to end it all for them because their ring was exposed—I want to be the reason everyone finally knows what joy is, and who brings it. We Are All Connected The tree does not banish its own branches, and I will not banish the tree—especially when it’s the only thing tying us all to life. But what kind of life is this for anyone? Running from a system that hired you to do this in the first place? Does that make sense? Let’s break the cycle. Let’s choose healing, truth, and real justice. With hope for a new beginning, The World

Inca-Mair is an adventurer child who does not fear the danger. But something ties her heart in and the fear invades her whole body when she wakes up from a malignant and disturbing dream: her tribe and her siblings had been taken by the destruction of a demonic and merciless being. It all goes worse when she finds out that her parents are missing right after going in search of food. The dream reapers in her mind and once again she fears for everybody's lives. Against the Pajé´s (Shaman, in Tupi Guarani) request, she sets out to find her parents. Yet, she does not reckon that her siblings won´t just stand by and wait. Hidden from everyone, they follow her. But something is awaiting, entangled, just for the right moment to attack. Waiting for the right instant to turn the girls dream into reality. She does not know about it. Neither do them. But the demon does. It smiles, appreciating the taste of victory that runs into its veins. And they walk right into its direction. Not knowing that was a huge mistake. Maybe a fatal error.

Cerita dimulai dengan keluarga kecil: Andrew, Eric, dan putri mereka yang masih kecil, Wen. Mereka sedang berlibur di sebuah kabin terpencil di pedalaman New England. Suasana yang awalnya tenang dan damai berubah menjadi mimpi buruk ketika sekelompok orang asing muncul di rumah mereka. Empat orang asing—Leonard, Sabrina, Redman, dan Adriane—bermunculan di tengah hutan. Mereka tidak datang dengan niat baik, dan segera diketahui bahwa mereka memiliki tujuan yang sangat mengerikan. Leonard, pemimpin kelompok tersebut, memberitahu keluarga itu bahwa mereka harus membuat pilihan yang sangat sulit: satu anggota keluarga harus dibunuh untuk mencegah kiamat dunia yang akan datang. Ketegangan meningkat saat kelompok orang asing itu mulai menculik keluarga dan mencoba memanipulasi mereka untuk membuat keputusan yang akan menyelamatkan dunia—atau memusnahkannya. Andrew dan Eric, yang pada awalnya tidak percaya pada ancaman tersebut, harus berhadapan dengan pilihan yang mengerikan dan memutuskan apakah mereka akan melawan atau mengikuti permintaan para penyerang mereka.

This follows 15-16 year old Violetta (Violet) Purple as she learns to control her magic, find her mother and save her kingdom from a curse while being chased by her fiancé, Blake Black, the Prince of the Black Kingdom. Will she be able to save everyone she loves before time runs out or will she be the down fall of her kingdom?

Laura thought grade six would be simple—just school, her sketchbook, and the occasional crush she’d never admit to. But when the school year flips her world upside down, secrets come out, friendships get complicated, and those silly crushes? They start to sting. All she ever wanted was for someone to see her the way she dreams: multi-talented, kind, and worth chasing. But in a world where no one looks back, can Laura ever find the kind of love that sees her first? Trouble in a So-Called Paradise is a story of growing up, falling hard, and learning to love yourself—even when no one else knows how.

Death held no sting for Aslan, a soul already weary from a life of hardship. But instead of oblivion, he found himself facing an impossible decree. "Thou who hast lived yet known little of life, hand in hand with death in spite of living, befall upon you another life until you have understood. Life shall not you set foot in the land of death." Thrust into a new world, Aslan must confront his past and learn to embrace the very existence he once scorned. But can a heart so deeply wounded ever truly heal? "Could this be what it felt like to live?"

A young Chinese teacher in a Vietnamese international school navigates cultural clashes, postcolonial tensions, and unexpected friendships—while teaching Mandarin tones to unruly expats and curious locals. Through humor and heartbreak, she challenges Western-centric views, offering a rare, unfiltered Chinese perspective on modern Asia’s cultural fusion.If you have known the silence of the margins, the sting of being unheard, the weight of others’ fears twisted into your name—if you have ever burned with restless longing, dared to grasp the hand of chance, or stood alone against the vastness of an indifferent world—then her story will break you, and remake you, one trembling breath at a time.

Locked in a losing war against an oppressive empire, the Kingdom of Angenia desperately needed a miracle. On the brink of collapse, it received three. Seraphina, the Saint, raised under the Church’s heel, struggles to unlock her mysterious power. Roland Wainwright, a scorned peasant boy without magic, holds untapped strength ready to explode. Aldric, an outcast wielding unrestrained and unequaled power, rejected by the world around him. In the final round of the Royal Tournament, a contest meant to bolster military recruitment, these miraculous children collide, forever changing the course of the war, and history itself. Follow their journey as they struggle to wield their gifts, each step revealing the darkness lurking beneath the surface of their world, and within themselves.

perjalanan Alcard sebagai seorang outcast, orang-orang yang dibuang dan tak dianggap lagi oleh seluruh benua Earth. namun, tugas mereka ternyata paling berat dan tak diakui oleh siapapun, menjaga The Wall dari serbuan monster mutasi dari benua selatan yang telah ditinggalkan peradaban oleh ketiga ras; manusia, elf, dan dwarf. Di sisi lain, ada banyak rahasia dari dunia ini, yang akan semakin membuat Alcard terasadar, jika eksistensinya hanya sebagai seujung kuku dari kekuatan entitas yang akan memimpin dunia ini menuju kehancuran berikutnya.

In a world that has cast us out, we stand amidst the darkness. We have no land, no name, only this path. We are the shadows behind this wall. We are the forgotten guardians of the world. We are the Outcasts, and we will endure, or die on our path.

A samurai, ill from a war long since passed, embarks on a harrowing journey across the continent to return his master's blade to the Isle of Mist. His sole companion is his master's estranged lover—an enigmatic monster-hunter-turned-hitman who hopes that, by joining the quest, he can redeem himself. The two find themselves entwined in an unlikely friendship brought together by shared grief, guilt, and hope. SFW, but does contain mature themes, sexual references, drug use/addiction, and violence.

Lavandula lived in the Silverstein werewolf family most of her live after being adopted, and it has been a good life with the exception of not having a wolf and her arranged fiance being the jealous type. However her happy life is changed after waking up sick to learn she is pregnant despite never being with anyone. As a result she's kicked out of her family and werewolf community. A heartbreaking forced separation that angers her when she learns it was a ruse to get rid of her as dangerous forces from her forgotten past return!

werewolves, machines in human form, an interdimensional cataclysm and at the center a time traveling peace keeper