And Thus With A Kiss I Die

Die Erde, Tausende von Jahren nach der Apokalypse. Unzählige Technologien und Errungenschaften waren der Zeit zum Opfer gefallen, als die Specters, schreckliche Wesen mit furchterregenden Kräften, auftauchten und die Welt zerstörten. In den folgenden Jahrtausenden hatte sich die Menschheit wieder aufgebaut, war aber immer wieder gestorben. Niemand erinnert sich an die Vergangenheit. Niemand erinnert sich daran, was die Menschheit einst vollbracht hatte. Jetzt leben alle in einer Welt, in der die Gespenster die Oberhand haben. ----- Ein Junge mit Amnesie wachte mitten in den Dregs auf, dem schlimmsten Teil von Crimson Fungus City. Der Junge wächst heran und schafft es, stark genug zu werden, um eine Prüfung für einen der prestigeträchtigsten Berufe überhaupt zu bestehen: Zephyx-Extraktor, jemand, der die Kräfte von Geistern ernten kann. Leider hatte er in der Vergangenheit bereits eine Kraft von einem Gespenst erhalten, so dass er für die Stelle nicht in Frage kam. Doch dann wird er von einem mysteriösen Mann aufgesucht. Und sein Glück wendet sich endlich.

You’d think seeing the future would give me a head start on surviving the apocalypse. I had it all planned—until everything I knew shattered when my husband sacrificed himself to save me and our son. Now it’s just me, my three-year-old son Leo, and my cursed gift of foresight that only seems to kick in when it’s nearly too late. I’m doing my best to keep us safe, to find food, to make some kind of plan— “Mommy?” I glance down, trying to ignore the tug on my pant leg as I focus on our supplies. “Not now, Leo. Mommy’s thinking.” “Mommy!” I sigh and finally look down. My three-year-old is standing there, clutching… I blink. “Leo, where did you get a knife?” He shrugs, grinning like it’s the most natural thing in the world. My heart stutters. “No, really. Where did you find that?” I try not to laugh. I mean, he’s three. Maybe he just—found it somewhere? But the next day, it’s a water bottle. Then, a tiny flashlight, somehow with batteries still inside. I don’t even know what else; he’s pulling things out one by one with the pleased grin of a kid who’s just figured out his favorite game. Well, we may just survive this mess after all. Now, if only the universe could have spared me from him. I don’t even know his name, but I know his type: tall, broad, and annoyingly handsome, with an air of calm control that’s out of place in this chaos. Ex-military, if I had to guess, with a voice that’s just as infuriating as his smirk. The man has a habit of showing up at the worst—or best—possible times, with a gun at the ready and secrets buried as deep as those bright green eyes. I mean, he’s probably useful, but I’m trying to keep my eyes on the prize here: survival. For Leo and me. Because, foresight or no foresight, nothing is guaranteed in this new world—except the fact that people like him are trouble.

What happens when an average footballer discovers a system that gives him unlimited potential? *** Omari Hutchinson was just an average young prospect playing for a second tier football club in England. He is set to have the career of an average second tier footballer, until he discovers the system. Join Omari as he improves his football skills, navigates the world of soccer and strives to be the Greatest Of All Time. Will he achieve his dreams? Or will he end up as not of those talents that were simply unlucky? PS: This isn't only football, I'm also going to put emphasis on his personal life and those around him.

--ORIGINAL NOVEL-- Lin Yun, an ordinary programmer in his thirties, worked tirelessly for a meager salary. Tragically, he met his untimely demise while working overtime at an exploitative company. Unexpectedly, he woke up in the body of his younger self. However, he soon discovered that the world he had arrived in was completely different from Earth. The technology in some aspects was outdated, reminiscent of the late 1990s on Earth. A smartphone was simply a fantasy, and the mobile internet was still in its infancy. The most popular game was a simple block-stacking game. Upon realizing this, Lin Yun became ecstatic. The once-subsided flame of ambition in his heart was reignited. Since the God of Transmigration had bestowed this precious opportunity upon him, he would live his life to the fullest and fulfill all the dreams he had in his previous life! Just as Lin Yun's mind drifted into a bright future, a cold voice suddenly resounded in his mind... [Ding! Technology Library System has been activated!] ——————————————————————— DISCLAIMER: This book is purely based on the author's imagination. Everything here—names, businesses, places, and any resemblances to actual persons or companies—has nothing to do with our real-life world. The author hopes that everyone can understand this point. The story of the book will focus on how the protagonist builds his tech empire, which heavily involves his daily life and relationships with other people. It will not only focus on the tech side but also include the entertainment industry, esports, games, and the pharmaceutical industry. The author aims to provide a slice-of-life story that is easy to read and enjoy. The goal is to allow readers to relax and immerse themselves in the comfortable vibe of the story. There won't be any heavy politics, nationalism, or typical assassination attempts. Readers can rest assured. Lastly, readers should refrain from applying common sense or logic from the real world to this fictional world.

Berkisah mengenai seorang anak muda yang mencari kebebasan hingga kematiannya. Saat kehidupannya telah berakhir, sebuah kesempatan untuk memulai kebebasan baru dimulai. Kebebasan dan kematian adalah satu kesatuan dimata anak itu, namun kehidupan yang benar-benar bebas akan menjumpainya dalam perjalanannya. Ikuti cerita anak itu dalam menemukan arti baru dari kebebasannya.

In A Kiss for the Damned, Ashley Monroe is a woman trapped in the shadows of her dark past. After enduring a damaging relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Marcus, Ashley struggles to rediscover her identity and start anew. The darkness that envelops her life leaves her feeling isolated and filled with regret. Everything changes when she meets Xavier Sinclair, a kind-hearted man who enters her life with charm and hope. Xavier sees the potential in Ashley and becomes the driving force that helps her confront her fears and mend her broken relationships with her family. Together, they embark on a journey of forgiveness—both for themselves and for others—while rebuilding the connections that have been lost. However, Marcus continues to haunt Ashley, forcing her to face the demons of her past. As he attempts to disrupt the new life Ashley has started to build, she must choose between running from her fears or confronting painful truths. Throughout this journey, Ashley discovers strength within herself and the power of true love. A Kiss for the Damned is a tale of redemption, courage, and the emotional journey of a woman striving to rise from darkness to light, exploring how love can change everything. Will Ashley be able to let go of her past and embrace the love she deserves? Find out in this heartfelt story.

Eisley Sawyer was promised to Magnus Sawyer by her mother at a tender age for marriage. However, Magnus turned out to be far from a loving husband. He is one to cheat and beat her up, whether she was at fault or not. Desperate to escape this nightmare, Eisley overheard the local wives discussing a notorious gangster and businessman coming to town. This man, Irwin Kent, happened to be her husband's boss—a man known for having any woman he desired, even those married to his employees. Eisley saw in Irwin a man more powerful than her husband, presenting her with a potential escape route. But how long could she rely on this path without falling for her saviour? EXTRACT: Magnus gazed at Irwin, then dropped to his knees. "Forgive me, but she's all I have. I can't lose her. I love her so much. Please, let her come back to me." Irwin leaned back, eyes fixed on the ceiling as the smoke from his cigarette clouded his view. "She wants a divorce." A heavy silence filled the room. Irwin sat up, scrutinizing Magnus, who remained on his knees, utterly bewildered. "My wife is still very young and naive." "Is she? She strikes me as quite bold and wise," Irwin countered, "She's my type," he added, biting his lower lip with a smirk that made Magnus furious. "Sir, Eisley is my whole life!"

Warning… Matured content. “Look at me,” he commanded, his eyes boring into her like black pits of venom. Lilith’s chest tightened as she stared at the floor and the room seemed to shrink around her. “Dinner with the devil is one thing. Staring at the embodiment of evil itself…quite another.” Dracula’s smirk widened, his fingers squeezing Lilith’s chin. “Oh, and do I frighten you, little one?” His eyes burned into her, piercing her soul like daggers “You see now the truth of my power. You thought you could challenge me, toying with my affections as though I were some lovesick puppy.” Lilith sighed, because despite the darkness that swirled around her, she found herself unafraid of Dracula. “Now, look at me, and speak what you have beneath your heart,” he commanded. Lilith’s chin lifted with a surge of defiance. "Dracula Beelzebub. You are nothing but a monstrous abomination." she hissed, her voice dripping with disdain. "A fiend of the lowest caliber, unworthy of even a moment of my time." Dracula raised an eyebrow as he smirked, impressed by her insults. "And yet, you cannot deny that I am the most powerful being in this room." Lilith sneered. "Yo… You deserves to be banished back to the bowels of Hell." Dracula smiled, his teeth white in the flickering candlelight. "Ah, but where’s the fun in that? I much prefer making life interesting for the mortals." Lilith's hands curled into fists at her sides, and she took a step forward. “Interesting?" she spat. "You call torment and misery ‘interesting’? You are a demon, feeding off the misery and pain of others." Dracula chuckled, spreading his arms wide in a gesture of mock surrender. "And what of it? What do you intend to do about it, little mortal?" ~~~~~ Meet Lilith Raziel, a young, beautiful orphan who was born blind. However, when a mysterious creature appears in the woods, Lilith’s life is turned upside down. Her world shifts from darkness to one filled with mystical creatures and the secrets of the underworld. On the other hand, lurking in the shadows, lies Dracula Beelzebub, a devilishly handsome man who relishes in the misery and demise of others. Beneath his charming façade lies a dangerous secret—Dracula Beelzebub is the devil incarnate. And he has set his sights on Lilith Raziel, a woman he’s determined to ensnare in his diabolical plans. _"To love a demon is to have your soul bound in chains of darkness.” — Lucifer’s Inferno. PS/ Thanks a lot (Tearswithnofaces) for gifting me my first Golden ticket) Thanks.

ABGESCHLOSSEN! Die Welt war gebrochen als Susan 9 Jahre alt war. Vampire und Werwölfe drangen durch Portale, und ermordeten ein Großteil der Bevölkerung. Susan wurde an diesem Tag von einem Werwolf beansprucht durch einen leichten Biss. Als sie volljährig war, fragte sie sich was nun aus ihr in der neuen Weltordnung werden würde unter dem Werwolf. Sklavin, Hure oder doch was ganz anderes?

(I'm just writing this for fun so don't expect much)

Legends Never Die is a story of loyalty, self-discovery, and the bonds that define family. As Vince embarks on his journey, he learns that his home and the power he holds within himself are worth any sacrifice.

The Earth was torn apart, reshaped into an endless dungeon—a brutal labyrinth of blood-soaked corridors, twisted monsters, and stages that grow more terrifying with every level. The rules of survival have changed: gather coins, and use them to buy anything you desire. Power, safety, even happiness—everything has a price. For Lex, there’s only one thing he craves: death. But in this world, where coins can buy anything, even that is out of reach. Cursed with the power "Die to Begin," every time Lex dies, he's resurrected at the start, trapped in an endless loop of survival and torment. All he wants is enough coins to finally purchase the one thing that he had been seeking for countless lifetimes—an end. In this nightmare, where money can truly buy anything, Lex will sacrifice everything, even his humanity, just to escape the endless suffering.

The most beautiful girl who fades every girl's beauty wherever she goes looks for true love but all in vain. Every man around her wants to just have a taste of her and dump her saying that peerless beautiful girls are never marriage material and could never stick with one person in a relationship. Anna suffers alot of rejection from her female neighbors accusing her of whoring around with their boyfriends and husbands. Her dream was to get a true boyfriend who would genuinely love as a person not her beauty. She wanted a person to satisfy her sexual starvation. She sees a handsome guy and immediately crush on him but he never like her. While other men died to talk to her, her crush never even spared a single glance. But one day, crush drops her home and sees his photo in nice on her coffee table, 'MY IMAGINARY BOYFRIEND, MY LIFE AND DEATH' where the words written on the photo. " Are you sure about this" Liam asked, " Did you mean this?" Anna gulped, all her body trembled in anticipation of getting rejected by her long time lover. " DO. YOU. LOVE. ME?" Liam asked impatient,. "Yes or no" He raised his voice on her. "Yes," Anna blurted nervously but the next thing Liam did shocked her, his warm tasty lips was on hers. " For how long?" Anna closed her eyes as she calculated in her head, " Nine months, three weeks and four days" Liam chuckled, " And that's how long all put together?" " All most a year..." Unfortunately, when Anna starts living her dream life, she accidentally gets shot in the head and Liam swears that if she dies he dies too.....

to all who is shattered by the world, seeking reasons to live and be with someone who will love them equally, someone who would cry when they pass on. I dedicate this story to you all. Hoping for your wish to come true but warning you that not all story... has a happy ending.

Alex had always been driven, working tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder. Landing a job at Hamilton Corp, the most prestigious company in the city, had been the culmination of all his hard work and sleepless nights. And when he was appointed as the assistant to the company’s president, Drake Hamilton, it felt like a dream come true. Alex couldn’t believe his luck—working alongside a business legend known for his unshakable calm, sharp intellect, and a presence that commanded any room he walked into. But Drake was more than just an intimidating boss. He was an enigma, a man who somehow knew everything happening within the company, often before it even happened. There were whispers among the staff, rumors that seemed too absurd to be true, that Drake didn’t age, that he was rarely seen in the daylight, that his presence felt... different. One late night, after a particularly exhausting day, Alex decided to stop by a quiet bar downtown to unwind. As he took a seat near the back, his eyes caught sight of someone in the shadows—a familiar figure he hadn’t expected to see in a place like this. Drake Hamilton. At first, Alex assumed his boss was just having a late-night drink. But then, he noticed something that sent a chill through him. In the dim light, Drake’s head was tilted, and his mouth was near the neck of the person beside him, a pair of sharp fangs glinting in the shadows. Alex's blood ran cold. He felt his heart thunder in his chest, disbelief settling over him like a fog. He took a shaky breath, whispering to himself as reality sank in. "The president of Hamilton... is a vampire."

The brother of Gregory Evans, a Catholic cardinal and one of the favorites to be the next Pope, is kidnapped on the way to Santiago Compostela and he has to decipher the secrets of the way to save him, however, a group that has been trying to end the Church for centuries Católica finally has the means to achieve this.

27-year-old alcoholic, outcasted by everyone, dies from a drunken binge in a garbage-strewn hut. This would be the end of the fairy tale, but everything turned out otherwise. Suddenly he is reborn in an unfathomable fantasy world, but what are the chances of an alcoholic to become a great hero, even if he was offered the role of a demigod on the game board of fate? (Note: This is a translation from Russian, so... the quality may not be perfect... :3)

An African man who would do anything not to die makes a deal with a soul reaper he is then sent to another world that recently had a zombie outbreak , he starts his journey as a zombie and his end of the deal is to make sure all the humans on that planet become zombies or die.

(Not the official. Consider this as a "rough draft". I'm currently writing the official version, which will be available to read when I finish arc 1) Ford Reski's life is all but normal when he gets transported to another world. In this new world, Ford Reski learns of a power that he possesses. Time resets everytime he dies. He uses this power to his advantage, but is it really what it's played out to be? Is he an all-knowing God in this world? Or is he just a weak and powerless human? Like he was on earth.

Ever since a despicable rabbit arrived at the Heavenly Court, banners have been hung up in the residences of all the major Immortals: beware of fire, theft, and rabbits. At the same time, the God of Food's Complete Rabbit Cooking Guide started selling like hotcakes. One could often see a bunch of Immortals waving various magic treasures, chasing a rabbit all over everywhere, shouting, "Although group beating is unfair, we can lose face, the rabbit must die!" Passerby A: Why is that rabbit so freaking famous? Almost all the Immortals know him, is it because he's cute? Passerby B: No! It's because he's a jerk! No, that's inaccurate, he's totally a mega jerk!

I gazed up into the bright blue sky. It was supposed to be a normal day like any other... So why when I look at the supposedly normal sky, was there a large black rift cutting through the bright blue? When Earth is invaded by a mana-wielding race known as the Lacerta, desperate to escape their own dying realm. Humanity must adapt if they want to survive this deadly struggle... Suddenly talented humans discovered that they started gaining powers. Some could wield fire, some could wield ice, some could wield wisdom, some could wield words. With these newfound powers Earth united under one banner and began to fight back. After some years these powers were given a source... 'Ichor'. This story follows Jin, a normal boy from a middle class family that is suddenly thrust into a life where talent for wielding 'Ichor', the blood of the dead gods, means everything. Come along as Jin discovers his own powers while wielding 'Ichor', and attempts to discover more about why 'Ichor' was brought into their world by the mysterious dead gods. What was their purpose? Will humanity survive the looming invasion of the Lacerta?

Night time, all the pretty lights I enjoy staring at for hours are in full radiance, as I slowly get closer and closer to them. Wait, how long have I been falling. To think stuff like sorcery and curses actually exist, well I didn't until I turned sixteen and stopped aging. Back then,when the towns crazy lady cursed me I took it as a joke. I kinda wish I didn't though, well it's too late for regrets now. Hi my name is Arlington Graham, I'm a happy go lucky guy with a lot positivity and enthusiasm…..well it has kept me going all this while. Might as well list it as a character trait. I'm sixteen years old, wait wasn't I sixteen last year, urrg I gotta get this age stuff together it's beginning to become a hassle. Well I've been sixteen for over a century now you can't really blame me. I've seen generations come and go,just over sixty years ago I got into a relationship with one of my high school crushes descendants. Men it was spicy, unfortunately I had to leave the city before people noticed what I was, and now I'm bored so I'm jumping down this really cool new high rise some billionaire hot shot just built. I hope I'm mentioned in the seven mysteries of this building just like other high rises in Japan. So yeah, my hubby's a bit weird but who doesn't have one. Yeah yeah don't worry it's safe, for me though, I'm a professional. I've got more than five decades of experience in the art of what i call an intense test of courage. Let me lay down my resume for you. I've jumped down mount Fuji, survived the Great Lisbon earth quake even though I ran straight into cracks, I've jumped down several high rises in Japan and Korea, came out of a lion's den without a single scratch after four days, and now I'm jumping off this new high rise. Concecrating it into the city, maybe I'll try jumping into a volcano next. Don't try any of this if you like your life, but if don't you might as well join me in my hubbies, which are not obvious suicide attempts.

I fell in love with a girl

Sold into marriage to a reclusive man. Megan is dragged to a clandestine midnight ceremony and delivered to Gabriel North. Megan must spend 30 days married to Mr. North before she may finally be free forever. The only problem is that he marries every year only to annul the marriage and his brides are never heard from again. No one knows anything about him except that he is extraordinarily wealthy, and he has an estate high on the mountain above the city that no one is brave enough to visit. Before this Megan Steele had the perfect life. She was a wealthy heiress from a prominent family. Her days were filled with family, travel, parties, and society. Expected to marry at eighteen but unable to bear the thought of leaving her perfect life she turned down one offer of marriage after another. Four years and four suitors rejected, Megan has been proposed to for a fifth time. The suitor is the son of her father's investment partner. Megan made a fatal error with this refusal and placed her desire for freedom above her father's company. She finds herself sold into a forced marriage to Mr. Gabriel North to recoup her father's investment funds. More than that though, Megan swears there is something dark about Mr. North, something dangerous, something otherworldly. Where is the staff that keeps caring for them? How does his house keep changing? Why did his friend call him sire?

A sudden and unprecedented event occurred and took place on Earth. A fissure instantly appeared in the clear blue sky, revealing a void devoid of any light beyond, instantly covering the whole planet, leaving no Life, no Hell, and no Paradise behind... Hence the start of a new chaos and a great beginning of life devoid of any hope began. In this apocalypse and lawless world without any limits set upon its beings, a silent dark wisp took form. A wisp that was bound to become the Horror of All was born... "Wait… I’ve become a Ghost?!" _______________________________ Bonus Chapter; Power Stones, 200 PS = 1 Chapter 400 PS = 2 Chapters 600 PS = 3 Chapters ... Golden Ticket, 100 GT = 1 Chapter 200 GT = 2 Chapters 300 GT = 3 Chapters.

A (not) rom-com of a (broken) immortal tutor and his (dying) female students.

Three teen boys with unnatural abilities unexpectedly crossed each other's path. Their mansions and wealth which they basked in, is no longer safe for them in Westview after their unnatural abilities went viral. It's either they kept running as quarries or turned against the predators (scientists, government officials, private companies...) who were after them.

A new world with a second chance at life. A girl thrown into a land set back in time. A place that hides a lot more than is let on. A second chance to make things right. Will Maria use this new life to make the most of it or will she revert back to her old lifestyle? In this new dangerous world, is the old life even feasible?