Mark Zusak

How long can one ignore the voices in their head? Nine years. To Mark, that was the limit. For the majority of his life, Mark White has been fighting a constant battle for his sanity. The voices in his head pushed him toward madness one whisper at a time, and the music he used to ward against them was gradually losing its effects. As his mental state slowly deteriorated, Mark spent more of his time working on a game he has been developing and lamenting his lack of romantic experience. One night, the voices dealt him a powerful blow, bringing their battle to an end. To his surprise, Mark won the battle, but that came at a great cost. The voices might have disappeared, but a visual hallucination arrived to replace them, taking the form of a character from his game: Maids VS Apocalypse. Little did he know that the real apocalypse was already coming for him.

Plagued by the same dream every night Hazel refused to fall asleep but just like always her eyelids grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep. She somewhat found herself in the same dream again but this time around the interior of the room looked more lavished than her room. She held her breath when she heard footsteps but the sound faded right after door. She clenched her dress out of anxiousness as she awaited the man who has been visiting her in her dreams. A cold wind passed in the room as it snuffed out the only source of light and a shiver ran down her spine . She was determined to know who this man actually was and so held her ground even though she was scared . She felt a hand grab her waist and she tilted her head to look at his face . As if on cue lightning striked revealing an impeccably handsome face which she had never met before , what caught her eyes the most were his red eyes ' a vampire !' she thought frozen. Never had she ever imagined the person to be a vampire. She tried pulling herself out of his embrace but his grip prevented her . "You're mine" he whispered and she felt goosebumps on her skin before she could comprehend what was happening he dipped his head in her neck , marking her as his forever. Hazel was the youngest daughter of the renowned duke Donovan Wiltchiz, she was not only overshadowed by her elder sister but was barely noticeable in society because her parents would let her sister have all the attention. Due to this she recoiled into the shadows of her sister and fell in love with the gardener's son almost forgetting about the outside world until the night of hallow when the lord of the land , the lord of darkness Sylvester Reigns claims her as his when they haven't even met before

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes?

Betrayed, bartered, broken. Cinder, a Luna stripped of her title for a dormant power, simmers with hidden strength. A mark on her skin whispers of a forgotten lineage, and a prophecy foretells her destiny, unites the werewolf packs or brings about their destruction. As a full moon ignites a monstrous transformation within her, Cinder must navigate a web of deceit. A cunning rival offers a dark pact, a redeemed Alpha seeks atonement, and a hidden network of ostracized wolves rises from the shadows. Can Cinder control the feral rage within and embrace her true power before the lunar eclipse throws the werewolf world into chaos? This is not a tale of the weak, but a ferocious rebirth that will rewrite the laws of the pack, leaving a trail of fury in its wake. Cinder's howl will echo through the night, a promise of a new era where all werewolves, regardless of their ability to shift, can rise under the watchful eye of the moon.

Everyone came to a New World, everyone has a new opportunity... but mine is actually to summon a new Beauty every day?!

Five years ago, Wen Mian was branded with the stigma of climbing into her adoptive brother's bed, a finger pointed at her spine. Everyone said she was an ingrate, unable to appreciate the new life the Pei Family had given her, and instead repaying kindness with enmity. Only she knew that this so-called favor was nothing but an unfathomably deep hell on earth. After five years of grinding hardship, Wen Mian had almost died abroad. When she came back, she was a changed woman, swearing to make every member of the Pei Family pay. She had thought this was a desperate dead-end gambit. But unexpectedly, the adoptive brother who had sent her away was like an annoying piece of gum stuck to her shoe, following her everywhere. She killed, he handed her the knife, she sought revenge, he silenced the witnesses. Finally, Wen Mian couldn't help it— "What exactly do you want?" And that man, who had bided his time for so many years, finally showed his true colors, "Can't you see? I've been doing it all for you."

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said, cleaning my watery eyes. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you become solely his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture and becoming a second option. We can only know the answer to that if we read their story.

Kim's company is a huge real estate empire, with wealth and power there's nothing they can't do. Dong-hae is the second eldest son of the Kim family and he was the one who sat in the highest chair in that empire. But everything changed until a major scandal was exposed involving him and forcing him to resign as vice president. Kim Eun-ji is the youngest daughter of the Kim family and she is in charge of taking over the family businesses in Dong-hae's place. Kim Dong-hae wants revenge, humiliated and completely disowned, he just wants to completely exterminate Eun-ji and everyone else who got in his way and for that he hires Jeon Hye-jin an assassin for hire who kills for money and is willing to all to finish a job. Now Eun-ji has a bullet marked with her name and a countdown begins. Protagonists: Kim Eun-ji (Eunji), Jeon Hye-jin (Hyejin) __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits.

Let there be light, and there was light; this marked the beginning of the universe and led to the emergence of the first humans and the first murder. Join Cain as he navigates supernatural threats that seek immortality by consuming his heart—an event that will unfold in Volume 2. If you’re interested in the supernatural genre, this story is for you. I’ll be posting two chapters a week, although the schedule may change. I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions!

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

"3, 2, 1… FIGHT!" the referee shouted. Both of the fighters threw punches at each other, and the crowd cheered. Benjo got hit, Chad got punched, and they just kept striking each other. In the video's of their previous fights they made me watch, they just wrestled and pinned each other, and it was boring. Chad got knocked to the ground and got up once more, then Benjo did the same. Mark and I watched in silence. A few minutes later, both of the fighters ran out of breath and just stood meters away from each other, each taking a moment to catch their breath. The crowd grew silent, and I looked at Mark "Damn, that was badass!" "Yeah, I agre-" "WHAT IS THAT!" someone shouted while Mark was talking. I look at the fighters and see a yellow aura and particles floating around both of them. The crowd is in amazement, and I take a closer look. I saw 2 lions beside each of the fighters. Wait, a lion? When did it get there? There weren't supposed to be lions around here.

About things that humans know but don't know

Read the first 10 chapters before throwing it way :) ————————————— "Welcome to AWS word of advice stay invisible" "Plan to" I said frowning "Oh and another thing don't get marked" "it's never gonna happen" I said ( never say never) ------------------ Getting an invite to a school you never expect to go, alright fine I’ll survive. Finding out how twisted the school is? Okay, don’t get noticed than. Meeting possessive control freaks?! Sounds like a good time to say peace out. Yet life never goes the way you wanted. ————————- Update will be available as much as I can :)

Azaria has endured a lifetime of suffering in the region of Arcanthia. Abused by her stepmother and forced into a marriage with Alpha Ethan, a selfish tyrant, she has faced betrayal, manipulation, and unimaginable pain. But Azaria refuses to be defined by her past. When she severs the toxic bond with Ethan, she begins a journey of healing and self-discovery. In Drakova, Azaria finds herself bound to the enigmatic Lycan King. Their connection is powerful, yet fragile, as both beasts grapple with secrets and scars from their pasts. As they navigate a world of ancient rituals, intense battles, and political intrigue, they must decide if they can overcome their fears and trust one another. Surrounded by allies and enemies, and with the threat of Ethan’s vengeance looming, Azaria must face her greatest challenges yet. Can she find strength in the King’s love, or will the shadows of her past consume her forever? This is a story of resilience, healing, and the unbreakable bonds of fate. For fans of supernatural romance with powerful heroines and complex relationships, Marked by Pain, Crowned by Fate is an emotionally gripping journey that explores the strength it takes to reclaim one’s destiny.

Mark Nicholson isn't your average African American otaku from Alabama, but one thundering night, everything changes. Hooked up to the Nerve Core Virtual Reality gaming set, Mark and his childhood friends, Bonner and Q are sent through the tunnel of light and dark to another world resembling a video game they attempted to play together during a mystery update. He was craving for change and thirsting for adventure. Mark casts aside his own mediocrity in order to don a new name alongside his friends and gains a lofty ambition: World Domination. Though a world stuck within its own ideals is sure to resist, can Mark and his friends gain the power necessary to become conquerors of their new world?! The cover artist is Kucing Pawpaw on Fiverr.

【WSA Newbie 2024 Entry Novel!】 "Don't kill me, I'll eat dog shit!" The above line was for drawing attention, so sorry and don't be hard on me if it ruined your time. Synopsis: In a world plagued by unleashed horrors from the depths of hell, Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. The devil himself has swung wide the gates of hell for the reclamation of the throne of heaven, allowing all evil monsters and demons to roam freely, spreading chaos and destruction. Yet, hope flickers in the horror of darkness as God unleashes the hidden powers within the people of the world and blesses the worthy chosen few with supreme power to rise against the encroaching evil known to the world as the Avernus Slayer. Among them is our protagonist, who, along with a fraction of humanity, was granted extraordinary abilities, divided into four categories based on their unique powers, which are classified as: 1- Miraculars 2- Berserkbleeders 3- Whisperers 4- Antitheusars However, amidst this struggle for power, a secret remains buried. There is a hidden entity among the chosen few who was blessed by all four categories, yet he or she stays neutral, avoiding conflict as a supporter, but to whom? God? Or The Devil? Read to know the fate of humanity unfolding through letters.

Aurora a young beautiful girl stays with her wicked foster parents.she founds love from Jake the boy of her dreams But he was assassinated by Mark "Aurora's secret admirer...Aurora later falls for Mark,who is a changed man. Will Mark be able to tell Aurora the truth? Did you kill Jake..no tell me you didn't I shouted

Emerging from a century of enigmatic slumber, the Saint of unparalleled eminence has orchestrated a mesmerizing return, casting an aura of intrigue across the world. With awe-inspiring and enigmatic abilities that defy the very fabric of reality, this prodigious figure ardently dedicates himself to the clandestine art of cultivation, transcending mortal limits with an unwavering resolve. As he strides forward, a palpable sense of destiny surrounds him, whispering secrets of a forgotten era when he once reigned supreme. With each step, he ascends the ladder of power, poised to reclaim a position atop the planet that is rightfully his, all while cloaked in an air of tantalizing mystery that beckons the curious to unravel his shrouded past and enigmatic purpose.

In a land where mystical marks dictate one's destiny, a hero bearing five distinct marks faces the daunting challenge of the Dark Mark, the most powerful and feared of all. As he sacrifices his life repeatedly to safeguard his town, his loyal friend becomes an essential ally. Through trials and heartache, they discover that true strength lies not just in power, but in resilience and friendship. Dive into this epic saga of courage and companionship where victory is never guaranteed, but the fight for justice never wavers

“Trashy ex wants to talk. He has sent a message inviting me to dinner. Should I go?” His reply in hm irking her. "Ouch…. That hurts!” She licked his bleeding lips, "Can’t help. I’m a lip biter--WOW!” Turning over he pinned her hands to the bed, “And I swear I won’t stop until your legs are shaking and the neighbors know my name forever....... Is this better?” ****** Sitting at the position of Secretary-General at the ministry of women and child affairs, Zhao Suyin was not someone to be messed with. Her razor-sharp tongue laced with sarcasm became her deadliest weapon against the evils. Dr. Wang Shi, a single father, and a renowned surgeon was anything but cold and aloof. His amiable personality combined with his killer looks and enormous wealth made him a dream man. A story of two imperfect people..... one a divorced woman and the other a single father. What will happen when their paths collide? What will happen when Suyin would know the heart beating inside Wang Shi's son belongs to her own son? Will the sparks of affection happen and continue even after knowing the truth? The story where the two falls for each other but the bitter truth separates them..... A journey of fighting against the organ traffickers to bring justice for the dead. A journey of making tough decisions. A journey to make choice between love and revenge. ****** Join me on discord https://discord.gg/RudqR3q The cover is edited by me, but the photo belongs to their respective owners. I have no right over this photo. All credits belong to the owner.

In a world where ancient magic intertwines with the destinies of diverse civilizations, Alaric, a young warrior with a mysterious mark on his forehead, sets out on a quest that will unravel his own past and challenge the very fabric of his beliefs. Raised in the peaceful, collective society, Alaric’s life is shattered when his people are massacred, and the mystical resource, that gave his homeland prosperity, is destroyed by a imperialistic country His only mission left is to find his missing brother, whom he lost in the chaos, and uncover the secrets behind the mark that appeared on his forehead on the day of the tragedy.

For almost four hundred years, humans and werewolves have lived in a peace, filled with mistrust and tension. This uneasy alliance began with two powerful werewolf royals chosen by the Moon Goddess. But now, danger is rising as rogues threaten to break the fragile balance. Hope appears with the birth of two special children destined to unite both worlds and end the fighting. However, not everyone wants peace—some will do anything to keep the chaos going. Watching from afar, the Moon Goddess and Titan, the god of mankind, can only help without breaking their rules. Can their chosen ones find the strength to bring about a new age of harmony? As the Rogue King plots to stop them, these children must face a path full of danger, secrets, and unexpected friends. With their lives on the line, will they accept their true powers and complete their mission? Their story is only just starting…..

Disclaimer: This story will combine the elements of Eastern and Western concepts. This also includes Cultivation, Aura and Magic in a Medieval-setting world, with Murim and different mythologies mixed in. A boy named Ardiel Dragonheart has a mysterious Dragon Mark on his back, the same mark that he had loathed for quite a while until he turned ten, when the mark has taken him somewhere far from his expectation. When he came back, it was the start of change in his life with the mark now paving the way for him to achieve the dreams he had wanted. He has embarked on a journey of both a Magister and an Auror, while constantly flipping out every situations. As a member of the Dragon Vessel household, he will brought forth changes to his family, the empire, and even the world itself.

Born into darkness, Lucius is marked by an infernal curse—the Mark of the Abyss. This unholy sigil endows him with powers that defy mortal comprehension, yet seals his fate: servitude, rejection, and a grim demise. Embark on a journey with Lucius as he unravels the hidden truth behind the Marks, battles to carve out a destiny of his own, and strikes back against the cruel fate imposed upon him. In a world that shuns him for his cursed existence, Lucius will forge unlikely alliances to challenge those who scorn him. He is driven by a relentless desire to claim a place for himself and his loved ones, no matter the cost. Prepared to plunge into the darkest depths of depravity, Lucius is poised on the brink of a harrowing journey. The ultimate enigma remains: what awaits him in the abyss of his ambitions? Content: -Includes R18 Content - gore - death - NO NTR - NO YURI/BL

Mark wakes in a mysterious world of monsters and magic, with his underwear being his only earthly possession. An orc stampede?! Super strong goblins?! And crazy Necromancers?! To hold on to the life he holds dear, he's going to make tough decisions, possess courage and maybe some magic. Armed with a system, Mark traverses this new world leaving vestiges in his wake. Am I a Hero in This New World is an Isekai adventure story with slice-of-life moments and adult humour. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with clear progression and LitRPG elements.

Pei Shaoze unintentionally heard about a novel called Accidental Mark. Once he woke up, he found he had transmigrated into the alpha scumbag in the book, Pei Shaoze. The omega protagonist of the novel, Cheng Xia happened to have his pheromones out of control. The original scumbag not only took the opportunity to mark the protagonist but also killed the protagonist’s parents and ruined his reputation. The protagonist was completely blackened and returned five years later to stab the scumbag to death. Pei Shaoze, “……” What type of melodramatic plot was this? Why not invest well in movies and TV shows when he was the boss? His brain was used to bully the protagonist. No wonder why he would be stabbed to death. Therefore, he thoughtfully sent Cheng Xia home and helped select a school drama for Cheng Xia. “This drama is suitable for Cheng Xia and has the potential to be popular.” It turned out to be really popular. Cheng Xia said, “Thank you, President Pei!” “Cheng Xia should expand his shows and challenge himself.” Cheng Xia whose fans soared to the tens of millions. “Thank you so much, President Pei!” “Do you want to try this drama? I think you are talented enough to handle this difficult role.” At the awards ceremony, Cheng Xia said, “The person I want to thank most is President Pei!” On Pei Shaoze’s birthday, all the stars of the company came to congratulate him. After the party, Cheng Xia personally sent Pei Shaoze home. The young man’s cheeks were slightly red and his eyes were shining as he stared at Pei Shaoze. “President Pei, in fact, I know your feelings toward me and I like you very much.” Pei Shaoze, “……?” Later, it was found that Pei Shaoze was a producer in every one of Cheng Xia’s shows. The fans said, “This alpha is pretty good. Xia Xia, hurry and chase him!” Cheng Xia answered, “I’ve caught him ：）” —Give you the most tolerant love and help you spread your wings to fly high. ----------------------------- Gong/Seme MC x Shou/Uke ML ----##---- PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS NOT MY STORY! I AM ONLY POSTING THIS TO HAVING EASIER ACCESS!

Mark's world shattered as he witnessed his parents' murder. Adding to his trauma, the murderer of his parents took him in to make him a weapon like his dad. Being weak, he did not resist. His father's dying words ached in his heart: "My son, do whatever you want... You don't owe them anything." Mark struggles through the world, his goal to end the source of strength for this world,sword bonding.