Lake District Crime

In the grand city of Verdantia, where elixirs dictate power, Lyra Faelan, a shy yet ambitious girl from the slums, dreams of becoming the greatest Elixir Crafter. Desperate to save her ailing mother, she turns to forbidden alchemy, risking everything in a world ruled by ruthless Alchemy Guilds and privileged nobles. As she fights to master her craft, she clashes with Riven Caelum, a prodigious noble alchemist who sees her as nothing more than a reckless novice. But as their rivalry sparks, Lyra’s unorthodox methods begin to challenge the very foundations of alchemy. Venturing into Verdantia’s dungeons, uncovering forbidden elixirs, and battling a system designed to keep her powerless, Lyra must defy the odds before her ambition consumes her. Will she rise as a legend—or be crushed by the weight of her dreams?

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

She never dreamed that she would meet him in the bathroom and they... Five years ago, she betrayed him for some reason and chose someone else, which deeply hurt him and he swore to make her pay the price. After the reunion, he launched a fierce attack on her, while she tried to escape this emotional entanglement. However, the red line of fate seems to have already tightly connected the two. Through repeated interactions and confrontations, they gradually uncovered their past misunderstandings and got to know each other again. His deep affection for her remained, and she was gradually moved by his sincerity.

After returning from eight years in prison and being betrayed by my girlfriend, there are two ways I can deal with her man. First, I could use this over a million to have someone fix you up Or second, I could take care of you myself, which would cover your medical expenses

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

The Angel of Death. The man everyone fears. They say he’s merciless, that he has killed more people than anyone in the Circle. No one dares cross him. But there’s a secret, one that no one knows. James Bellini has never killed anyone. Not once. The rumors started because of a misunderstanding, a mistake so deep that even he couldn’t fix it. The truth is something only God himself could untangle. And James? He’s just a man caught in the middle of it all.

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Heat, drought, the desert everywhere exuding the smell of death. Under the eerie sunlight, a nearly dried-up puddle suddenly trembled violently, as if something was about to emerge, but in the end, it only released a string of bubbles. "What’s this? I’ve transmigrated!” “I’ve turned into a lake? No—a puddle!” “A puddle in the desert, about to dry up!” Oh……No……!

After a bitter divorce, Ellie Brooks moves to the isolated town of Graven with her nine-year-old son, Joey, hoping to start fresh. But their new home, perched on the edge of the mysterious Silent Lake, offers little comfort. The townsfolk are cold and distant, their eyes shadowed by something more than mere suspicion. And then there’s the lake—its misty surface rippling with whispers that only Joey seems to hear. As Ellie struggles to fit into the town, Joey’s behavior grows increasingly strange. He’s drawn to the lake, speaking of a voice in the fog that calls to him, promising answers to questions he cannot yet articulate. Desperate to protect her son, Ellie begins to unravel Graven’s dark history. What she uncovers chills her to the bone: a century-old pact to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger, a cursed altar hidden deep within the mist, and a malevolent force that preys on the town’s fears and guilt. The fog begins to thicken, creeping through the streets and into their lives. The townspeople, terrified of breaking their pact, turn against Ellie and Joey, seeing them as the next sacrifices to the lake. Trapped in a town that has surrendered to its own nightmares, Ellie must confront the horrors of her past and the terrors in the mist to save her son—and herself. But the lake does not give up its prey so easily. "The Altar in the Mist" is a chilling tale of fear, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Weaving supernatural terror with deeply human emotions, it explores how far we are willing to go to protect the ones we love—and what it costs to confront the monsters both outside and within.

Reborn in a new era, Li Wei possesses the ​Book of Myriad Laws. By unlocking its pages, he gains abilities from movies, anime, and games! "The city's Security Headquarters announced today: The cult case investigated at Iron Cross Avenue in the Upper District has concluded. Seventeen dark sorcerers and nine vampires were sentenced to immediate execution." Hearing the crackling voice from the old radio, Li Wei wiped down his short blade and pistol, embarking on ​the path of a demon hunter! This is the ​Post-Cataclysmic Era—where devils and hunters clash in a deadly dance, while gunfire and superpowers illuminate the starry skies!

Sentenced to die a hundred times for a crime he never committed. How many lives before they believe him?

At nineteen, Alex Lane's life revolved around caring for his sister, Iris, after their parents' death. When Iris was diagnosed with Breast cancer, Alex turned to running illegal packages to pay for her treatment. His life spiraled into chaos after running into problems with the most dangerous gang in the city, the BlackWolf Gang. Things turned ugly quickly when Alex and his sister, Iris, were hunted down by the BlackWolf Gang and unfortunately killed. But death wasn't the end. Nemesis, Goddess of Divine Retribution, saw in Alex the perfect instrument of karmic justice. She granted him rebirth as Andre Atlas, son of a reclusive billionaire, and gifted him the Karmic System—a power that grew stronger with each crime he committed, especially those serving as poetic justice against the powerful. Now, as Alex builds his criminal empire from the shadows of high society, with each crime bringing new supernatural abilities he will achieve his one goal. His goal: Destroy those that took everything from him!

In the depths of the untamed wilderness, a lone caveman fights tooth and nail for survival. His world is one of brutal hunts, raging storms, and the primal instincts that keep him alive. But when a monstrous tidal wave swallows him whole, he awakens in a land unlike anything he has ever known—one brimming with magic, towering castles, and creatures beyond imagination. Armed with nothing but his raw strength, cunning instincts, and an unbreakable will, he must navigate this strange new realm where sorcerers wield fire, knights ride majestic beasts, and the very air hums with ancient power. To the people of this world, he is a savage brute, an anomaly that shouldn’t exist. Yet, as chaos brews on the horizon, this so-called primitive might just be the key to shifting the balance of power. Watch as he conquers magical beasts, outwits scheming nobles, and gradually evolves from a mere caveman to something far greater. Will he carve his own legend in this mystical world, or will he remain an outsider, forever lost in time? Follow his journey in "The Caveman Chronicles: A World of Magic"—a tale of strength, wit, and the unrelenting will to survive.

Send Me Free is a fiction BL crime novel about a street youngster called Free, who after many episodes starts working as a freelancer under the Crime Investigation Department, and Don, a crime investigator from CID who isn't that clean cop as someone in his rank should be. SMF is very psychological, focusing on the darkest deeps of a human mind. It tries the boundaries of the characters relationship and the way how they could act in unknown situations during the story. It's a story about growing and learning while living in different sides of the crime world, but the same time it's about the bonds of friendships, trust, love.. How far human is capable to go.

A gangster returns to Virginia after been on vacation. While helping his Crime family in maintaining Virginia, he encountered a restricted locked door filled with blood at the Cruise crime Family's mansion. Upon his been a made man and had a hierarchy in the family, he was mystically denied access that it threatened his existence. Yet, engaging in a drag of power between various Mafia organizations to bring back the respect The Cruise Crime Family once had. **** **** Will Ethan choose hierarchy over his limitations within the mystical family?

Kicked out by her stepmother and desperate, Freda marries Raymond for survival. Their marriage, built on necessity, takes a twist when Raymond loses his memory. Heartbroken, Freda uncovers dark family secrets and faces danger from unexpected enemies. Will she find justice and reclaim her life, or will the past destroy everything she holds dear?

"Don't you have someone waiting for you in Itaca Captain? Maybe a wife or a son?!" I was so furious I didn't even notice the complete shock on Odysseus' face, and his shock rapidly turned into anger as well. "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU KNOW THERE'S NOBODY IN ITACA WAITING FOR ME!" "HOW DARE YOU TALK LIKE THAT? WHAT ABOUT PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS?!" "WHO THE FUCK ARE THESE PEOPLE NOW?!" And that was the moment everything I thought I knew crumbled. [!attention! Detected false knowledge and incongruity within the soul] [please remember that the odyssey from your world is a fiction created several hundreds years after the story took place] [this is not a book]

On a luxurious private island, Lila Evadne, a world-renowned pianist, attends the wedding of her ex, Nate Hawthorne, who is still obsessively in love with her. Surrounded by old friends—Rafe, the mysterious heir and close friend, secretly in love with her, and Charlie, their free-spirited friend, heir to a media empire, trying to make sure that nothing bad would happen between his friends. As the wedding weekend unfolds, Lila finds herself trapped in a tangled web of desire and rivalry, the island's beauty masking a storm of simmering jealousies, buried secrets and toxic emotions. In the heat of the moment, Lila must confront not only the ghosts of her past but also the dangerous allure of the men who love her, forcing her to choose between loyalty, love and a future free of their obsessions. A gripping tale of power, passion, and betrayal, where paradise becomes a prison of unspoken desires, and one woman’s heart hangs in the balance.

A couple weeks before Lake's Martial Course Entrance Exam, While he was taking a nap during a class he is awoken by a strange beeping sound. Opening his sleepy eyes, he could sees a strange holographic screen in front of him. [Roleplay System has successfully bonded to host. Do you wish to begin roleplaying?] [Yes?] or [No?] At first Lake thought he was still half asleep and half-heartedly chose [Yes]. Immediately After he saw a new prompt appear before his eyes. [Please select the main role the host wishes to play from the following options.] After reading that message, A series of options appeared before him. The options were so numerous that they covered the entirety of his vision. From the numerous options Lake could spot a few interesting sounding roles, [Martial Saint], [Heavenly Sage], [Harem King], [Slaughterer]… The options were too much and they made Lake dizzy. Without much thinking Lake scanned through the list of roles and choose the role whose name caught his attention the most. [Master of Fate] *** Disclaimer 1. Cover art is not mine. It belongs to kaslla. I took the image and edited my title onto it. Their twitter handle is ksb_x4 if you wish to check out their work. 2. This is my first novel that I decided to write to fill up my free time, so don't expect constant updates or any amazing writing quality. 3. I am willing to take criticism as I am still looking to improve my writing skills. For those who may post constructive criticism, thanks in advance. 4. Finally, thank you for taking the time to read my novel.

As the King of the Yellow Earth begins to feel that something unrelated is going on, and unexplained forces begin to creep out of their districts, the Black Wizards slowly begin to move in the shadows and the people caught up in the whole situation must adapt to the radicalized situation.

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

First time I see that house. my attention is already interested. It's on the edge city. bordering the area cool air district and comfortable. houses in there far from each other. But everyone knows and feels close to his neighbors.

In the midst of a brutal kidnapping, Soledad, Ruth, Videilys, and Luiyina struggle to survive while facing their captors. As they attempt to escape their captivity, they uncover the dark secrets and motivations of the men holding them, including Ervenovic, Shining, Edward, and Hivan. In a story of pain, courage, and determination, these women confront extreme situations as they seek freedom and justice. Will these women manage to find freedom before it's too late?

Craig Luis lived an ordinary life until he was stabbed to death-only to awaken in a new world filled with magic. Reincarnated as the last human bearer of the Dragon Soul in the world of Norkiya, he found himself in Silver Lake-a feared resting ground for monsters. There, the most powerful dragon, Fraener, lay dormant, awaiting his end. "Wait... where am I? Silver Lake? Wasn't I just stabbed to death?" As reality set in, Craig realized he had been reborn into a world far beyond his imagination. His encounter with Fraener would change his fate forever. With the power of "Unbridled" Craig can surpass the natural growth limits of any being, while "Prismatic Convergence" grants him the ability to copy and refine the abilities of others. Thus begins the legend of the strongest human!

Three years after the end of District 9, Wikus has completely transformed into a "Prawn" and lives in the abandoned District 10. He keeps in touch with Christopher Johnson, trying to find a way to heal himself while avoiding human pursuit. • Wikus' wife Tanya has remarried, but still misses him, and human society regards him as a defector.

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where civilization has crumbled, the ​Ninth Special Administrative Zone stands as humanity’s final bastion. Beyond its walls lies the lawless ​Unplanned Territories, a hellscape where survival demands brutality. wangxiao, an orphan forged in the chaos of the Unplanned Territories, trades his last coins for a police badge and a shot at legitimacy in District Nine. But the Zone’s veneer of order hides a ruthless underworld—gangs, warlords, and corrupt elites vie for control, and even the police station’s files reek of blood-soaked deals. From surviving assassination attempts to dismantling drug cartels, wangxiao claws his way up with grit and cunning. He navigates a deadly dance between military dynasties, underground kingpins, and federal power players, building an empire brick by bullet. Yet in this moral gray zone where humanity clashes with primal instinct, every victory demands sacrifice. As war engulfs the Three Great Zones, wangxiao faces his ultimate choice: Is his rise about survival… or rewriting the rules of a broken world?

Forensic psychologist Dr. Cora Evans has built her career solving unsolvable cases, despite the strange gaps in her own memory. When she returns to her rainy hometown of Port Blackwood to consult on a series of mysterious disappearances, she finds herself haunted by nightmares of dark water and watching birds – dreams she can't explain but somehow recognizes. Private investigator Mason Reid has been tracking similar cases for years, following a pattern only he seems to recognize. When their investigations collide, Mason's familiarity with Cora is unsettling – he knows too much about her, yet claims they've never met. As more people vanish, Cora and Mason uncover a terrifying connection: all victims experienced identical nightmares before disappearing. The trail leads to Blackwood Lake, where twenty years earlier, three children drowned under mysterious circumstances – one body never recovered. Something ancient dwells beneath the lake's placid surface – something that knows Cora, that's been waiting for her return. As buried memories begin to surface, Cora realizes her connection to the lake runs deeper than she ever imagined, forcing her to confront a forgotten promise made long ago. A promise that might cost her everything.

Kenneth was a bodyguard for a mafia boss he always wanted to be part of the criminal industry but life didn't turn out how he wanted He first started to work as a bar tender before he was noticed for his skills in fighting. now he works as a bodyguard for who he wanted to be (a mafia boss) his club was attacked when Kenneth died when the attackers cane, he was shot on the heart "I can't believe I died a uselessly well if I could start a again I will still choose the same route" the god of darkness then piqued interest in him and helped him reincarnate into a world where magic exist now he can live his fantasy of being a boss with lots of wiveswives