Is The City Of Ember A Dystopian

Suffering the machinations of family, Remus is sent to the newly built border city of Greltheaven. A place filled with opportunities but also dangers. If it had been up to him, he would have stayed in the safety of the empire, slowly building his business as he had planned, but he did not have a choice, either go to the dangerous city or live a mediocre life. Which he is not willing to do. Swearing revenge, he packed his bags and moved to Greltheaven, a city of great dangers and fortune. ... A brothel is not an easy business to run, much less get success, but since fate had so kindly decreed it upon him, he will not only run the brothel but will make it immensely successful. He had plans, big plans for it; he only hoped the city would remain standing long enough to turn his small business into an empire. … There will be 5 Chapters a week, from Monday to Friday.

This is the story of a city where there are many secrets which the people of the city are unaware of and many crimes are being committed under someone's cover. Destiny has chosen Arjun and Ruchika to uncover this mystery. Arjun is an experienced detective in a police station, and is also loyal to his city and country. He saves the life of the person in front of him even while getting himself in trouble, This generosity makes him different from others because he does not think about himself even once before helping the other person. The same Ruchika is a reporter who has the ability to bring the truth to the world with her bravery. Along with the understanding of truth and lies, she also has the courage to stand up for the truth. Both of them have different professions. But will they come together for the country and to uncover the mystery of this city? Will it be destiny's right decision to bring them together? What is the secret of this mysterious city? Will the abilities of both of them reveal this secret to the world? Will both of them be able to get out of the city of crimes? To know more, keep reading "Mysterious City."

यह कहानी है एक ऐसे शहर की जहां कई रहस्य है जिनसे शहर के लोग अनजान है और किसी की आड़ में हो रहे हैं कई गुनाह। इसी रहस्य को उजागर करने के लिए नियति ने अर्जुन और  रूचिका को चुना है। अर्जुन एक पुलिस स्टेशन में अनुभवी जासूस है, और अपने शहर और देश के लिए वफादार भी है। वह खुद मुसीबत में पड़ कर सामने वाले की जान बचता है, यही दरिया दली उसे सबसे अलग बनाती है। क्योंकि वह सामने वाले की मदद करने से पहले खुद के बारे में एक बार भी नहीं सोचता है। वही रुचिका एक रिपोर्टर है जो अपनी  बहादुरी से सच को दुनिया के सामने लाने की काबिलियत रखती है। उसके अंदर सच  और झूठ को समझने की समझ के साथ-साथ सच्चाई के साथ  साहस से खड़े रहने की हिम्मत भी है। दोनों का ही प्रोफेशन अलग-अलग है। लेकिन क्या दोनों देश के लिए और इस शहर के रहस्यमय  को उजागर करने के लिए एक दूसरे के साथ आएंगे? क्या दोनों को एक साथ लाना नियति का फैसला सही होगा? आखिर क्या है इस रहस्यमई शहर का रहस्य? क्या दोनों की काबिलियत इस रहस्य को दुनिया के सामने लाएगा? क्या दोनों के दोनों गुनाहों के शहर से बाहर आ पाएंगे? जानने के लिए पढ़ते रहिए "सिटी ऑफ क्राइम्स".

Five hundred years later, a superhuman talent cultivated by the state perished during a mission, and his soul transmigrated, taking possession of the body of a young master from a prominent family who suffered from an anxiety disorder. From that moment on, his extraordinary life began, spanning across various fields such as business and medicine. Wherever he set foot, others could only look up to him.

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?

Beneath the dazzling facade of the city Silverwood, a web of decay festers under the control of powerful women. Will the coming storm of blood and fury wash away the sordid conspiracies lurking in its shadows?

Yin, a charming teenager with a passion for video games, suddenly finds himself trapped in a game world known as Parallel City. Here, he must navigate a competitive landscape filled with powerful players. Given the chance to choose his abilities and level up, Yin quickly realizes he’s outmatched and seen as weak by others. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into battles, striving to gain new skills and abilities. With each fight, he seeks to rise above the challenges and earn respect in a city where strength reigns supreme. Will he become the hero he dreams of, or will he remain just another low-level player?

Sophia Amara Valdez the simple girl from the province is about to finish senior high with a humble dream. To study and succeed in life. But she never expected her path to college would involve becoming a nanny and not just any nanny but one to her own age-mate the heir-to-the-throne, Raki Zed Valdez. For others this might be a dream job. For Sophia it feels like stepping into a rom-com... without the funny script. In her life filled with sudden changes Sophia will navigate university as if it's a high-stakes runway for luxury brands while she's strutting her provincial pride in her best thrift shop outfits. She’ll try to survive this world of "royalty" alongside five handsome guys a Mysterious guy who rarely smiles (but sure knows how to stare) and Zed, who may be her prince charming... or just a carefree goofball. Join Sophia on her awkward yet hilarious misadventures at a university with unexpected friendships, and a love life as thrilling as a rollercoaster that just won't stop. Will Sophia find love? Or will she just end up being the best tutor-nanny in town? Or maybe that was she thought so... A simple country girl who's fate be twisted. This is the story of a small-town girl pursued by fate and apparently some really good-looking guys.

One fateful day, humanity was inexplicably blessed—or cursed—with the ability to control fire. Flames, once a force of nature, now bent to the will of men. Some saw it as a divine gift, a path to prosperity and power. Others feared it as a gateway to destruction. Entire civilizations were transformed overnight, with new rulers rising from the ashes, wielding their newfound powers like gods. But with great power comes even greater consequences. As rival factions and flame-wielding warlords clash for dominance, society teeters on the brink of collapse. Those who reject the power struggle fight to uncover the truth behind the mysterious phenomenon, wondering if there is a hidden price to pay for this dangerous gift. In the midst of this chaos, a young orphan named Takashi Ren discovers an ancient prophecy that suggests the flames may not be a gift from the gods, but a test—or worse, a trap. As Takashi Ren sets off a perilous journey to discover the secrets of the flames.

In the influential city of Bravia, Shreya Wynter stands as the powerful CEO of Shreya Fashion House and the sole heir to the Wynter family empire. Her life, filled with glamour and success, masks a tragic past. Nineteen years ago, a mysterious accident claimed the lives of her parents, leaving Shreya to be raised by Mike and Stacy Luan in a seemingly happy home. However, the truth behind her parents' deaths is far darker and more complex than anyone realizes. As Shreya navigates her way through the cutthroat fashion world, she must also confront her traumatic childhood. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her adoptive relatives, Shreya escapes to Montia with her best friend Darcy, where she meets the charming and deceitful Namik Finn. Namik's betrayal and manipulation force Shreya to rebuild her life and reclaim her identity. Her journey turns unexpectedly when she meets Ace Powers, a man with a vendetta against the Wynter family. Despite their initial animosity, an undeniable attraction forms between them, complicating both their lives. As Shreya competes in a prestigious fashion competition judged by Keith, the stakes grow higher, and hidden truths unravel. With the support of Darcy and her rediscovered family, Shreya strives to overcome the challenges and enemies that threaten her success. As she delves deeper into her past, shocking revelations emerge, forcing her to confront the real reasons behind her parents' deaths and the betrayal that has haunted her family for years.

In the sprawling metropolis of Shanghai, where ancient pagodas sit beside glass skyscrapers, two lives intertwine in the relentless pursuit of success and belonging. Liu Wen, a young woman from a modest town, arrives in the city with nothing but a dream and her tenacious work ethic. Working tirelessly in a high-rise office by day and studying for her business degree by night, she aims to prove that success can be built brick by brick. Yet, the weight of urban life and the allure of easy shortcuts constantly test her spirit. On the other side of the city, Chen Kai, heir to a growing tech empire, navigates the gilded traps of wealth. His ambition has always been to prove his worth beyond his family's name, but the glitter of the city often blinds him to life’s true values. Burdened by expectations and hungry for connection, he yearns for love that transcends social status. Their paths collide in an unexpected moment—a night when city lights blur, and strangers become confidants. Through late-night conversations in hidden cafés and chance meetings in crowded subway cars, they discover a shared dream of something more profound than money and fame. Will their love survive the trials of ambition and the ever-turning wheels of the urban jungle? And can they reconcile their differing worlds to build a future together, or will the city swallow them whole, as it has countless others?

A strange indie game suddenly pops up out of no where. Mysterious disappearances follow. The game codex set in a futuristic earth, implores it's players to forge their own part, providing to progression path but riddled with mysteries.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. John Carter, a hardened war veteran and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

In a world where memories weave the fabric of reality, Michael finds himself transported to a city like no other—a place where the forgotten past breathes life into the present. It is a place where shadows of stories and fragments of experiences refuse to fade, existing in hidden corners and silent echoes. Here, every choice, every step, has the power to reshape history and carve pathways into the future. As Michael explores this strange, alluring city, he begins to sense an unseen force at work. Memories long dismissed resurface in the faces he encounters, each life a reflection of forgotten pains, untold joys, and unfinished stories. But he soon learns that to remember is not without risk: a single ripple can transform lives, unravel bonds, or alter reality itself. Drawn into a community of enigmatic storytellers, Michael stands at a crossroad. He faces the temptation to alter the past in the hope of creating a better future, yet the price of doing so remains unknown. Guided by an enigmatic woman and a storyteller whose words resonate with hidden truths, he must confront the weight of his own memories and the allure of influence. Caught between honoring the stories that shaped him and risking everything to change them, Michael’s journey unfolds in a delicate balance. The choice he makes could ignite hope in a world built on echoes, but it might also fracture the very foundation of existence. City of Echoes is a tale of memory, connection, and the intricate dance between fate and choice, where the past is as alive as the present, and every story—even the forgotten ones—has a life of its own.

In a world full of magic and wonder, Aisha is a girl born without a soul. Bitter and self-loathing, Aisha is unable to experience empathy, rendering her alone. But her life changes when she falls helplessly in love with a kind girl, forcing her to confront challenges she has never before, while grappling with her newfound attachments. Join Aisha as she learns to change and grow, in the midst of a world mired in conflict. Encountering monsters, demons, and worse, she must pull herself up from the depths of despair, to chase the last ember of hope and love she might ever hold. (GL Story)

In a world where the boundaries between human and beast blur under the light of the moon, ancient prophecies whisper of a destined union between shifters and their mates, a bond that holds the key to the balance of nature itself. A union to restore the sacred bond that existed between shifters; the mate bond. As the prophecy comes to light are the two participants ready for the perils that may come their way or will they succumb to the darkness that is ever ready to devour them?

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? *Reminder: English is not writer main language so read at your own risk. ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

The Trials are about to begin; Seraphim looks to the past to learn about her uncertain future. Being a Celestial Arborist has never been easy; and soon she learns there are more secrets to unfold. Will she abandon everything she knows in search of the truth? Updates on Thursdays Check out our other story Snow White and Her Vampire King. Updates on Mondays. http://wbnv.in/a/1dibx6X

Azmel were just an average hardworking handyman, but due to some absurd accidents, he fell to his death, to his knowledge of course. But for some unknown reason his life didn't end there, instead he find himself woke up in entirely different world, a dystopian fantasy world, who's it's own civilizations has brought doom upon itself. Blue Wall, a world of deadly seas, and bizarre custom, tradition and way of life, where pure water and food are equivalent to the price of a human life. ______________________________________________________________ Friendly advice, If you didn't like HAREM, MILF, UNBALANCE SOCIETY, SEX SCENES, MATURE AND NOT SO HERO LIKE LEAD...just don't read this, IT will offend you. P/S. My Grammar...just let it be, i try my best but I'm not that clever or even well educated. also my sex scene...please be easy on me...i mean it's a steamy part..just read it, imagine a little bit and let it go..just keep the comment to yourself..Please. Chapter Update: 30per month. 1/day do add to your library, gifts are welcome~

"I love you, and I don't want to lose you like my grandpa... Cryrus" Sometimes, it's hard to say goodbye to your loved one. Lucine Vale expericence loved by her grandfather, but at the age of 7, her grandfather passed away due to heart attack. Her world change from a colorful world into grey and black. Without him, her world is just nothing. Not until when she was 17, her world was upside down by a boy named Cryrus Ainsley came to her world.

Zhao Liang was born into obscurity, destined for mediocrity in a world where power comes to those who can harness the energy of the Dao. But when his village is ravaged by a mysterious sect and he discovers a forgotten artifact connected to a celestial flame, his life is forever changed. Fleeing from pursuers and struggling to understand his newfound abilities, Zhao Liang enters a powerful sect where he encounters Fang Mei, a rival cultivator as brilliant as she is cold. As sparks fly between them—both in combat and in passion—their destinies become intertwined. But danger lurks in every shadow, as enemies from both the mortal and celestial realms seek to control the flames within Zhao. As his power grows, so do the stakes. The path to immortality is filled with betrayal, loss, and love, and Zhao must decide who he can trust. Can he rise above the flames, or will he be consumed by them?

Ten years of military life, guarding the vast territory of thousands of miles! Returning in glory, dominating the world! For old acquaintances, those who have shown kindness will be rewarded with a lifetime of prosperity; Those who have wronged me will face the annihilation of their entire families.

As the current emperor’s health wanes, the rulers of the seven kingdoms see an opportunity to seize control. The story begins with the death of the emperor, plunging Tharavara into chaos as each ruler lays claim to the Throne of Dominion. Alliances are formed, and betrayals abound as war looms.

In the vibrant cities of Los Angeles, California. Ivana Smith, a confident and adventurous entrepreneur, finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden love and second chances. Ivana's life takes a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with Keal Vanderbilt, the enigmatic CEO of Vanderbilt Industries. Their attraction is undeniable, but their past traumas threaten to tear them apart. As Ivana navigates her feelings for Keal, she must confront her own demons and the possessive obsession of her ex-boyfriend, Leo. Meanwhile, Keal's mysterious past and complicated relationships, including his obsessive girlfriend Sofia, only add to the complexity. Amidst the turmoil, Ivana finds solace in her supportive network of friends and family, including her best friend Beatrice, who discovers her own romance with Elias, Keal's introverted friend. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Ivana and Keal must confront the embers of their passion and decide if their love is worth fighting for. Will they find a way to overcome their differences and past hurts, or will their love remain a forbidden flame?

When Aadi, a young man, searches for two people who are precious to him, his efforts land him in an unexpected place with an unrelenting foe, whose blows shatter the earth and rend boulders asunder. Their conflict sparks a partnership for the ages and spurs Aadi on an adventure that he wouldn't have imagined possible. --- Disclosure: Free chapters of this novel by Windus Andar will be published on several platforms: Wattpad, Royal Road, Scribble Hub, and WebNovel. These free chapters will also be published on Angel Grove Studio's website. Premium chapters will be available on Windus Andar's Patreon page. After the novel is completed, it will be published on Amazon and Smashwords and its affiliates.

The Demon King is finally killed! And... so is the Hero. Failing to stop the Demon King's self-destruction 100 years ago, the world was plunged into chaos. Our protagonist, from a village on the outskirts of a fallen empire, embarks on a journey to see the remnants of the world. (This is my first time writing so I'm just writing whatever comes to mind. Pls be kind)

Lilly and Stephen flee to Emberly to escape the Council. Stephen gives Lilly a pendant from their missing mother, Marelda, who had foreseen its importance. Marelda vanishes to protect them from the Council, while their father, Darick, and Sivak plan their future training. Lilly's prophetic dreams grow more intense as they prepare to harness their rare magic. Updated once a week on Fridays *Note: this is an updated reuploading of a story I began in 2017. This story is the inspiration for The Celestial Embers Chronicals that will be uploaded once a week on Thursdays