A Wrench In The Machine

Elara Vance, a rising star in the cutthroat world of architecture, watches her meticulously built career implode in a single humiliating public scandal. Accused of corporate espionage by a mentor she trusted, she's branded a pariah, losing her firm, her reputation, and her last penny. Just as the city's sparkling skyline appears to taunt her misery, a figure emerges from the darkness: Julian Thorne, the infamous, ruthless CEO of Thorne Industries and her family's archenemy for years. Julian provides Elara with a lifeline—a Faustian bargain that traps her in his gilded cage, supposedly to utilise her power for his own secret purposes. Cornered in a deadly game of cat and mouse where trust is something she cannot afford, Elara has to cope with Julian's dark charm and the intense, hot chemistry igniting between them. As lunar nights reveal unexpected vulnerabilities and shared histories, Elara is faced with a shocking truth: Julian Thorne is not only a cunning billionaire but also the very man who holds the secrets to unravelling her own death and, perhaps, to a destiny that unites them under the moon's eternally watchful eye. Will an unwilling alliance ignite a passion powerful enough to redeem them both, or will their clashing worlds tear them apart beyond redemption?

slice of life

In the bustling markets of Hastinapur, five-year-old Vishwa, son of a respected spice merchant, begins to question the rigid social hierarchies and traditions around him. Observant and thoughtful beyond his years, he notices the quiet injustices in everyday life—servants burdened with labor, respect given by birth and not by merit. Encouraged by stories from distant traders and guided by a silent inner curiosity, Vishwa begins to form his own understanding of the world—one that challenges the norms he’s been taught. Let's see what storms he brings to this epic story of Mahabharat. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fanfiction set in an alternate universe. It is purely a creative expression and is not intended to offend, disrespect, or harm anyone’s feelings, beliefs, or affiliations. While I have made efforts to stay factually accurate wherever possible, there may be discrepancies or fictionalized elements for the sake of storytelling. Please read with an open mind and enjoy it as a fictional narrative.

What happens when a man is never allowed to be a child? In this emotionally raw and deeply human novel, John A. Akinyemi tells the story of a boy whose soul aged faster than his body. Orphaned young, thrown between homes, and robbed of his innocence, he stumbles through life—bruised but not broken. The Man in a Child’s Body isn’t just a story of struggle. It’s a story of survival, of rare beautiful moments in a cruel world, and of one man’s journey to reclaim the child he lost.

Telling the terrifying journey of Gens Sheyan, the AI-hater, in his pursuit of his life’s goal: ************************. But now, he lives in an era of ultra-advanced Robots and AI. Will Gens be able to achieve it...?

I am a wizard, my name is Tarquin Darkflame. I have traveled the world for many years and although I look quite young I have am actually very old. The world we are in is a world of magic and other beings, elves dwarves and others far less friendly. I have accumulated a great deal of wealth in the form of gold coins that I keep hidden in a magical Bag of Holding. I have walked into the small village of Willowbrook, located in the foothills and about a days trip to the capital city of Elmswood. Here I plan to make my home. From my home I go on quests to gather powerful artifacts and bring them back for my study and use. With my Companion, Lexi these are our stories.

In Port Sterling’s city of holographic towers and hidden secrets, Elara Meng dances to reclaim her mother’s legacy from the sinister Project Phoenix—a corporate conspiracy fusing art with control. Trapped by Kian Huo, her conflicted captor and lover, Elara redefines the hypnotic Phoenix Dance into a weapon of defiance. As the Phoenix Foundation’s gala looms, secrets unravel: Detective Julian Zheng hunts a killer linked to a cryptic video, while Liam Feng risks his family’s fragile empire to expose the Huo dynasty’s dark truths. Guided by the haunting “Matriarch’s Melody,” Elara’s performance will be no tribute—it’s a rebellion broadcast live. But with Seraphina, the shadowy architect, orchestrating from the dark, every step could be her last. Waltz in a Cage is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller blending dark romance and corporate intrigue, where art becomes resistance, and every choice risks everything. Will Elara rise like a phoenix, or be consumed by the flames of betrayal?

It’s another apocalypse, only this time, we’re on Africa, Nigeria.. “Omoh, zombies and monsters, life no fit boring again”…. PS:1) This novel has 3 MC’s and their interactions will be in pidgin English mostly(to give that Nigerian feel) so in case you see sumn confusing then just know it’s pidgin, it makes sense but not in an English way PS:2) This novel is a free write, I’m basically bored and just writing with my imagination, things are bound to change often, so just have fun with me, no more boorish plots

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

Synopsis: Noa Aizawa as a frustrated junior crew member at a TV station, she spends her days with a sketchbook where she pours out all her longing to draw her dream guy, Ren Kurosawa Until one day, A ray of light from her sketchbook emerges from a scribbled pencil line and suddenly a man crawls out of the page. This man calls himself Reno, wears a half-buttoned shirt, speaks like an anime reject and insists that he is here to "help her find true love." What happens next is a messy romance

The gods are silent. The crown drips red. In a realm where faith justifies cruelty and loyalty is bought with blood, a young heir steps into a throne carved by death. Whispers of rebellion rot the court from within, and mercy is a myth best left buried. In the end, no one is innocent. Only useful.

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This is a Story of a young boy named Akashi as he grows up with his insintric ability, Sage

Synopsis of Behind the Curtains: In a world plunged into chaos and madness, countless malevolent creatures lurk in the shadows, watching the innocent like wolves circling lambs. Demons, eldritch gods, vengeful spirits, and twisted abominations run rampant. Hell is empty—its horrors walk the Earth. As an angel born of light, there is no choice but to ignite the holy flame... and join the hunt. Years later, Gabrielle—slayer of uncountable demon hounds—stands before an ancient god of corruption and says coldly: "You refuse to believe in God, and yet you won’t die either." "You’re really making this difficult for me."

this is my version of boys over flowers and how the love story unfolds enjoy

In a world with gates and interesting monsters at every corner, our hero travels the world as an explorer and/or part time adventurer sometimes alone or with company. as our hero travels he gets mixed in with the kingdoms of the world and starts to unravel a big mystery.

He was meant to be a soldier. He became something else. Something the gods tried to bury. Ash remembers the war. The screams. The pain. The metal. Then the silence. When he wakes up in the ruins of a long-dead planet, fused with ancient biotech and broken code, he is no longer just human—he is the final prototype in a failed divine experiment. As Ash begins to unravel what was done to him, memories bleed. Limbs shift. Voices echo inside his mind. And beneath the surface of the husk he’s become, something hungers. Pursued by corrupted AI remnants, scavenger cults, and entities that no longer fit within time, Ash must choose: reclaim his identity—or embrace what the gods turned him into. To become a god, you must first be stripped of your soul.

On her birthday, Lily loses everything — except her curiosity. Upon discovering a secret basement in her house, she finds something she never imagined: a forgotten machine... and perhaps the key to change her destiny. This story will also be published on RoyalRoad.com by the author Lu Kawang.

A tale depicting a young man with a passion for crafting and creating; going by the name of "Calestro" who often dreams about going into adventures because of the influence of his childhood experiences! After a while of working inside of the eatery that nurtured him for years, he has finally passed the exam that will provide his first-class ticket to a world of uncertainty, uniqueness and unity! Though troubled by the seemingly random occurrences hindering his travels and goals, unbeknownst to him however, these set of circumstances will open up a pandora's box consisting of ancient secrets with a tinge of horrors far beyond human comprehension! How will our Hero face the trials and tribulations that seem to tail him wherever he goes? Follow along in his story partaking in a saga that spans multiple timelines and epic adventures; Magic and Machines! For the Best Experience; Read at 14 Size Font by setting it in the settings! Warning! I am not responsible if you get addicted!! > UPDATES EVERY DAY (except mondays) +8:00 GMT

[Warning +++18 Content. Only read if you are an adult.] One day, Kuro became the owner of the Cursed Vending Machine. Cursed Vending Machine offered a wide variety of erotic items, but its contents changed every single day. And Kuro could only purchase three erotic items each day. From that moment on, his life began to take an unexpected turn.

Gregg Launderson is on a mission. All he wanted was to clean his clothes and go to work but now he's caught in the middle of an intergalactic war. Meanwhile the galaxy's rarest resource - a mysterious substance known only as DE'TRRRG'ENT - is in short supply. Will Gregg be able to end the washing wars in time to reach his date, or will the earth have to face a threat beyond any humanity could ever have conceived.