Past Crimes A Van Shaw

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.

When Qin Ke woke up after her death, she realized that she was lying in a bridge hole, surrounded by darkness and a few dead people, and there was a game panel right in front of her. 　　The panel was very familiar to her, and it was the very game she had been playing before her sudden death. 　　It's a crime solving and mystery solving game where the player is drawn into the intrigue of multiple cases, each with their own unique escape challenges and surprises. 　　Surprises? Surprise! 　　It's exciting when you put it in a game, but it's deadly when you put it in reality! 　　There are thrilling unsolved cases waiting for you to scout, find out who is the culprit, be careful of the people around you, even passers-by may be hiding a big secret!

Protagonist: Huang Zhong: Male, 17 years old at the beginning of the story, in the critical period of youth rebellion. He is thin, with slightly messy short hair, and his eyes are often stubborn and confused. Because he grew up in a repressive family environment for a long time, he is sensitive and has a strong self-esteem. He usually wears simple T-shirts and jeans, and there are occasionally some stains on his clothes, which is a small portrayal of his unruly life. He lives with his parents in a residential building in an old community. The small and dim room carries his countless sleepless nights. The walls of the room are covered with posters of his favorite rock bands, which is his yearning for freedom. Key characters: Father: Male, in his forties, an ordinary factory worker, busy all day for the family's livelihood. Long-term fatigue makes him slightly hunched, and his face is full of traces of time. He is not good at speaking and has serious communication barriers with Huang Zhong. When Huang Zhong rebels and makes mistakes, he always treats him in a simple and rough way, which also deepens the gap between father and son. Mother: Female, also in her forties, is an ordinary housewife with a gentle but somewhat cowardly personality. Faced with the conflict between her husband and son, she often feels powerless and can only cry secretly. She always manages the big and small affairs of the family, trying to maintain this shaky home with silent efforts. Best friend: Male, about the same age as Huang Zhong, a boy with a generous personality and a strong sense of friendship. He is tall and strong, with two deep dimples when he smiles, giving people a sunny and cheerful feeling. He and Huang Zhong met on the street and experienced many rebellious days together. When Huang Zhong was in danger, he always stood up without hesitation. The injury that time to protect Huang Zhong became an important opportunity for Huang Zhong's life transformation.

Crime run's through the streets, Thugs run the streets, the cops are corrupt. Crime lords fight for territory, But what happens if one man fights back. What if one man could change the tides of the Crime War forever?

Simon Ivanov found dead near the Han river Korea, cause of death: drowning. "such a blatant lie" the name Simon Ivanov, and i have been killed by the Mafia that i have served for years. Reason? None.

In his past life, Lucian Graves built an empire—only to watch it crumble beneath the weight of betrayal. The taste of ruin, the scent of treachery—he remembers them well. But fate is not so kind as to let him rest. Reborn as Leon von Edevane, heir to a fading aristocratic dynasty, he awakens in a world where power is not shouted but whispered, where battles are fought behind gilded masks, and where the right scent can captivate a heart, shatter a mind, or bend a will. With memories of a past life’s downfall and a talent for perfumery beyond human comprehension, he steps into an industry that is far more than luxury—it is influence, seduction, and control woven into fragrance. The world believes in power carved from steel and gold, but Lucian knows the truth: Power is invisible. Power lingers in the air, wrapping around those who breathe it in, making them dream, desire… obey. As he plays the high-stakes game of aristocracy and business, outmaneuvering rivals who underestimate him, an obsession begins to take root. Somewhere in this world lies the perfect scent—a fragrance that can rewrite fate itself. But the deeper he delves, the more he begins to wonder—is he the master of this power, or merely its vessel? In a world where the air is thick with ambition and every inhale could be a trap, Leon von Edevane walks a fine line between a perfumer, a kingmaker, and something far more dangerous. When the scent of destiny calls, will he be the one who wears it—or the one consumed by it? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ A tale of intrigue, obsession, and the intoxicating pursuit of absolute control.

Everyone has a bad stage in their life, something they want to forget. But Sabiti Sclar did something that will probably be remembered for the rest of time. consequences? So now stands this Women named Mayaki Dancho at the top of the performing arts world ,who has disappeared without a trace. 2 years have passed since that day and he is recalled back to the life that he does not want to speak about, With his sister randomly wanting to become an Idol. He now has to face some of his past history through helping his sisters journey as an Idol...

Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 300 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). ---------------------------------- Finally, enjoy the story and if you like it please do support me with your golden tickets, power stones and reviews they will help me a lot.

Lila Evadne's life is as composed as her music—until an invitation to her ex's wedding threatens to unravel everything. Lured to a secluded, private island for her past lover's nuptials, she only had two things in mind: the past and the future. Surrounded by her friends from high school, Charlie, a determined journalist and Rafe, a man with a hidden past of his own, Lila expected nothing but a weekend of forced politeness and distant memories. As the island grows more isolated with each passing day, strange things begin to happen. In the isolated paradise, no one is safe from the web of deception spun by Nathaniel’s obsessive desire to reclaim what he lost. Love, betrayal, and deadly secrets collide, leaving Lila with an impossible choice: escape the island—and the tangled web of her past—or face the consequences of a love that might just kill her.

Keith just got thrown in time what will his future hold.

Captain Joe Bower, Berryville’s seasoned captain, starts receiving anonymous letters that hint at unsolved crimes from the past. The letters, meticulously detailed and eerily accurate, lead Joe on a twisted journey through a series of cold cases that have haunted their city and surrounding cities for years. The messages not only unveils a new piece of the puzzle but also exposes the dark underbelly of the city he thought he knew.

A samurai who is banished to a world where he doesn't age after the death of his lord. He trains in that world and returns to the original world again where many centuries have passed and he sets on a journey to kill the mastermind behind his exile.

The night falls, and the hidden corners of the campus conceal secrets unknown to most. What seemed like a chance encounter during a “hunting the hidden” outing—an abandoned photocopy of an ID card—has now reignited ambitions long buried. Once, he was a prodigious talent, destined for greatness, but a single deception stripped him of everything, forcing him to swear off his past. Yet, when fate beckoned once more, he chose to reach out. Peering into the world through cracks of information, manipulating minds from the shadows, he orchestrates a game of precision and deception. Revenge, betrayal, calculation, manipulation… As the pieces on the board fall one by one, does he still control the game? Or has someone else, hidden in the darkness, been waiting for him to step into the final act all along? In this irreversible “hunting the hidden,” who will emerge as the ultimate victor?

In the midst of a brutal war, dark elf assassin Arden is tasked with retrieving vital plans from a light elf enemy. His mission uncovers a deadly weapon—a gun created by dwarves using black powder—that threatens to change the course of the conflict. Teaming up with Berdine, a half-human, half-feline master healer, Arden navigates treacherous terrains and deadly confrontations to prevent the weapon from falling into enemy hands. They capture Prince Eryndor, who reveals an internal plot to overthrow King Faelor and seize the weapon. With General Ninloth coordinating their efforts, Arden and Berdine split their forces. Arden leads an infiltration to stop the coup, while Ninloth and Berdine aim to secure or destroy the weapon plans. As they face magic, betrayal, and their own moral dilemmas, they must act swiftly to protect their kingdom. "War Crimes" is a high-stakes fantasy of dark magic, shifting loyalties, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

Montrose City—a metropolis built on crime, where the mafia controls everything from the streets to the police force. Antonio "Nero" Vasquez, the city's most feared and respected mafia boss, rules with an iron grip, ensuring order in a world where chaos thrives. The Blacks dominate the criminal empire, while the Greys, the desperate and the expendable, take on the city's dirtiest work. When Elias "Eli" Mercer, a low-level Grey, is framed for the murder of a made man, he becomes a hunted fugitive caught between two warring mafia families. The Sorvinos want him dead for revenge, while the Riccis see him as the key to tipping the balance of power. With no allies and nowhere to hide, Eli must navigate Montrose’s treacherous underworld, uncover the truth behind his setup, and escape before the city swallows him whole. Meanwhile, Isabella Vasquez, Antonio’s own daughter and a detective in the corrupt Montrose Police Department, fights to maintain a fragile balance between law and the criminal empires that fund the force. As gang wars threaten to erupt and a deadly assassin organization lurks in the shadows, Montrose inches closer to an all-out bloodbath. In a city where loyalty is fleeting and death is inevitable, the only rule is survival.

Twenty two-year-old Maryln Amber is no stranger to loss. After a tragic fire claimed her family two years ago, she has tried to rebuild her life, clinging to her tight-knit group of friends for stability. But when students at her elite Campston University begin to die under strange and violent circumstances, the fragile world Amber has constructed starts to crumble. As suspicions spread like wildfire and fear grips the campus, Amber becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the deaths. She notices an unsettling pattern—each victim was someone she had argued with or felt betrayed by in some way. The deeper she digs, the more the clues seem to implicate her closest friends, until she’s left isolated and paranoid. When the shocking reality is unveiled, Amber discovers a truth more horrifying than she could have imagined. Dark, chilling, and deeply psychological, this tale of fractured identity and buried trauma will leave readers questioning the limits of the human mind and the power of the past to shape the present.

Maria Georgianne never believed in fate—until she was sent back in the past, living the life of María Georgiana Salviari, a noblewoman doomed to heartbreak. History says she was meant to marry a King, but her heart had belonged to Noachus Elisaldi. And in the end, love had led to her downfall. Now trapped in a time not her own, Maria must uncover the truth, rewrite her past, and break the cycle before history repeats itself. But as Noachus looks at her like he’s known her forever, she wonders—was she sent back to change fate, or to realize some things were never meant to be?

A girl named Mori[Cat hybrid] was from an ordinary clan/family that you expect her to be, but her father didn't made her family look like one. She was an intoverted kid and doesn't have a friend because of her resting face that made her look mean, and those kids might think she'll lash out at them for some reason... Until she met this kid Itadori they became friends, but later their bond is almost on edge because she has to go to the agency she applied for some reason, but thankfully they still contact each other from time-to-time. -*-*-*- Years later he didn't know they'll meet each other again, do you think she has changed? -*-*-*- This novel only contains the pasts of each character whom I have wrote, and not the main story. (Auxilliary volume first publish will be on January 1, 2025 12:00 AM) (First chapters will probably be on February)

After a devastating breakup and months of self-doubt, Lana seeks solace at a mountain retreat, where nature’s serenity helps her heal old wounds. With the support of new connections and the rediscovery of her own strength, she returns to her everyday life with a renewed sense of purpose. But as she learns to move forward, Lana must decide if she’s ready to embrace the possibilities of new relationships or focus solely on herself.

Author's dark past

"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]

~ Rowena "My ancestors stood shoulder to shoulder with the founders of Glenmorvane, centuries ago. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, my family and I have been reduced to nothing more than hunted prey, subjected to unimaginable torture and brutality. My kind has been all but exterminated, and my sister was burned alive at the stake. Consumed by a burning desire for vengeance, I now live for one purpose alone: to unleash my wrath upon the world that wronged me, one devastating spell at a time." ~ Emris "We're the blighters responsible for the utter misery and suffering that's ravaging the globe, old chap. I've got everything one could possibly desire - wealth, power, the whole shebang. And yet, my dear, all I seem to be hankering after is... you. I daresay you must be wondering why on earth I've chosen to spare your life. Why I haven't, shall we say, indulged in your... particular brand of sustenance. Well, my dear, it's quite simple really. There's something dashedly special about you, and soon you’ll find out." ~ Irene "I'm so... done. I should've ended it all when I had the chance. But no, I hesitated. And now... now I'm paying the price. We've always been prey to them, and I'm no exception. I'm just a fragile, foolish, complicated thing... and I'm so tired of fighting. Tired of running. Tired of being hunted. I can’t wait for him to kill me and task my body with the rest… I’m exhausted

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

Thea never thought she would return here. Not after everything that had happened. But life had a way of circling back, dragging her into familiar halls, familiar faces—and him. Professor Adrian Carter. The past was supposed to be buried beneath the diamond Andrew had slipped onto her finger, beneath whispered promises of a future that was stable, predictable. But now, standing in Adrian’s office once more, she knew some ghosts never truly left. And neither did certain desires.

In a world where justice is a privilege of the powerful, a 14-year-old hacker dares to rewrite the rules. When Dr. Anaya Roy is brutally assaulted and murdered, the system fails her. The authorities dismiss the case, politicians deflect blame, and the protests are silenced. But one person refuses to let it go. Arjun, a cybersecurity prodigy from the slums of Delhi, watches in horror as the rapist walks free. Fueled by rage and disillusionment, he infiltrates government servers, exposing corruption at the highest levels. But his mission doesn’t end there. He issues an ultimatum: hand over the rapist, or he’ll unleash secrets that could bring the entire system crashing down. What follows is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between a boy with nothing to lose and a government desperate to maintain control. As Arjun executes his own brand of justice, the world watches in awe and terror. Some call him a hero. Others call him a monster. As the walls close in, Arjun prepares for his final move—a revelation that will shake the nation to its core. But in a world where justice and revenge blur into one, can he truly escape the consequences of The Legal Crime?