Chasing Pavements Twilight

Seventeen-year-old Lily Bennett has one dream: to grow up fast. Not to escape her small town or ditch her responsibilities—but to finally be old enough to date the kind of guy she’s always fantasized about: a handsome, wealthy, perfect man who will sweep her off her feet, love her deeply, and give her the glamorous life she’s always imagined. But there’s a problem—she doesn't know where to find him. Her world is small, her connections are limited, and the people around her have no idea what she’s dreaming of. She’s stuck in a high school reality where everyone’s chasing after the same things—and none of them are the things she truly wants. Desperate to break free from her ordinary life, Lily begins crafting a plan to meet the kind of people she thinks can give her the perfect future. But as she steps into a world far beyond her reach, she quickly learns that the dream isn’t as flawless as it seems. The more she chases perfection, the more she realizes that love, self-worth, and happiness aren’t found in the fantasy she’s built in her mind. Will Lily find the love she’s always longed for? Or will she discover that the life she’s dreamed of isn’t what she truly needs? Chasing Perfection is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about longing, self-discovery, and realizing that sometimes, the perfect life is the one you least expect.

There lived a feeble boy on the streets who struggled to survive, but couldn’t give up on life despite how harsh the going got, trying to survive death which loomed closer by the second. Even then, how long can one really survive hunger? So, he reluctantly welcomed his ultimate demise during a heavy rainy afternoon. Thunder crackled and lightning flashed, which casted the shadow of someone near him; as he lifted his gaze to see whom it belonged to, he saw a girl with soulless eyes, holding onto a bloody knife, who granted him with the peace he so very desired.

{MATURE CONTENT} {DAILY UPDATES} "Then tell me to stop," he growled, his breath hot against her skin. "Tell me you don’t want this." Raine’s entire body trembled. She knew she should push him away. But when she met his storm-dark eyes, burning with a hunger that stole the air from her lungs, she couldn’t ignore the heat. She was lost. "I can’t," she breathed. "Even if I wanted to." His lips crashed into hers—demanding, desperate—dragging her under like a riptide. Heat surged between them, her body arching in response. Then reality struck. Here, everyone knew her as Rowan—the son of the famous Alpha Vale. She shoved him back, breathless, her brow furrowed. "Are you… gay?" Alpha Kieran didn’t even hesitate. He smirked, running a hand through her tousled orange hair. "Even if you’re my greatest mistake..." His fingers traced her jaw, lingering. "I still choose you. But don’t think everyone believes that ridiculous lie of yours." Raine bit her lips gently, non of the professor's she was sent to kill sees her as a man. Do they really know her true identity? — Born a Dusk Wolf—a rare and feared breed believed to be cursed—Raine spent her life locked away, unwanted and unloved. But nothing could have prepared her for the ultimate betrayal: her own father auctioning her off to the Alphas. With the help of a rogue, she managed to escape, assuming a new identity as Rowan Vale, the long-dead son of a powerful Alpha. But help always comes with a price. In return, she must master her Dusk Wolf abilities and assassinate the three powerful Alpha professors. But Raine wasn’t going to kill them that easily, not when they all wanted her. Would she make them her playthings? Use them to get revenge on her father? Lure them to their deaths? Or maybe… all three. After all, they were all there at her auction and they are all still chasing after the broken Gemma's daughter.

Shiva was a 28-years old ordinary man who died in a car crash and was reborn with the power of Ghost Rider in the Twilight and TVD (The Vampire Diaries) world. . . . Arthur's Note: My grammar may not be the best, but I'm working on improving it. I don't own any of the characters, only my original character (OC). I would appreciate feedback and support if you enjoy the story. I will be updating it three to four days a week.

Nate, one of the most wanted criminals in Seoul, has spent years running from the law. Ruthless yet cunning, he leads the Manji gang, navigating a world of betrayal, gang wars, and corruption. But when Karina, an elite police officer with a personal vendetta, finally corners him, everything changes.

[WSA 2025 entry] Fu Ling frees himself from the control of the system and after learning why he was bound in the first place, he becomes curious about this extraordinary person who can make the lord god spend so many resources to find. At first, he does it with the mentality of watching the fun but then realizes that every body he transmigrates into has the same name and surname as himself and always ends up as a cannon fodder. Chasing the top student -ongoing Additional tags #mcshou #qt #worldhopping

Once, in an age beyond memory, there was a man who held the world in his grasp—a being so powerful that even the gods bowed in reverence. He carved the path upon which civilization would rise, merging benevolence with an unmatched might that reshaped the very fabric of existence. Yet, as swiftly as he vanished, the world began to forget him. His legacy now lingers only in whispered echoes—a reminder of an era when one man's power defined the fate of all there was.

Reincarnation sickness, a rare affliction of a powerful soul, where memories of one or more past lives blend into dreams. Dream-walking, a nearly uncontrollable magic that makes connecting to others with the same magic as easy as dreaming. Which dreams were once her reality, which could influence her present, and which are merely dreams?

Faced with family problems…Ethan meets someone who shares similarities, encountering jasmine and falling in love with her.

Ryuchen want his wife to experience the sadness and loneliness that he felt when she left him when they're young, and he succeeded. His wife, Chloe, became miserable and now experienced the sadness and loneliness that he felt back then. Until he found out the truth and realizes that everything in his life is a big lie. That he believed in the wrong person and ruined his wife's life, and it was too late for him to make things right. Because his wife had been dead. After he discovered the truth, an accident occurred causing him to lose his life. But for some inexplicable reason, he was returned to the past and was grateful that he had given a chance to make things right to his wife. But things become different from his previous life, because his wife suddenly wanted to get a divorce.

Amberfield is a city of secrets, and Masha Montclair has learned to keep hers well. By day, she works in an apothecary. By night, she experiments with forbidden magic—until an old friend, now a wealthy merchant, draws her into the shadows of a powerful magical order. But when her curiosity leads her to a forgotten underground chamber, she unknowingly awakens something ancient—a vampire bound by vengeance. As whispers of blood magic and lost talismans surface, Masha is caught in a dangerous game where knowledge is power, and power is a deadly trap. With enemies lurking in the dark and uneasy alliances forming, she must decide who to trust before the city’s secrets consume her. But in a world where monsters wear many faces, will she uncover the truth before it's too late? "The past never stays buried... and neither do the dead." Original Title: Veil of Twilight Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Vampire Fiction, Magical Fiction (Although labeled as 'fantasy romance' by the platform, my story is actually a work of pure fantasy and it does not focus on romance) Themes: Revenge, Betrayal, Friendship Length: Short Story/Novella Note: This book has slow updates due to the unpredictable schedule of the author. Updates are not consistent and may take a few weeks or months. This is the first draft of the story so you may see errors. Copyright 2023 by JA.

In a world where ancient Malay martial arts intertwine with mystical forces, Aina Batrisya, a teenage girl of mixed Malay-Chinese descent, discovers an extraordinary gift—she can perceive the Aura of Semangat Energy. Born with only one functioning eye, she is fated to wield a power that ebbs and flows with the cycles of the moon. When a powerful artifact, the Gendang Pahang, is stolen from the National Museum, Aina is thrust into a hidden war between the Persatuan Gerhana, a ruthless syndicate stealing mystical relics, and the Orang Bunian, enigmatic forest guardians. At the heart of this conflict stands Rahim Tempurung, a deranged archaeologist turned warlord, seeking to resurrect the lost kingdom of Gangga Negara using forbidden magic. Guided by the mysterious Tok Rimau, a hermit warrior who holds the secrets of forgotten silat techniques, Aina embarks on a perilous journey through both the physical and spiritual realms of Malaysia. From the misty peaks of Gunung Ledang to the ruins of Kota Gelanggi, she must master the Seven Forms of Semangat Energy—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Roots, Stars, and Dreams—to reclaim her lineage and prevent a catastrophic war. But as betrayal lurks among her closest allies and hidden truths about her ancestry unravel, Aina faces the ultimate question—will she embrace her destiny as the Pendekar Matahari Senja, or will she be consumed by the very power she seeks to control? With Kerambit Bulan, a sentient crescent-shaped dagger, and the legendary Selendang Sari Nabawi, a sacred cloth woven with the resilience of ancient warriors, Aina must stand against dark forces that threaten not just her homeland, but the balance between the mortal and spirit realms. A story of war, heritage, and self-discovery—The Twilight Sun Warrior is an epic fantasy that blends the elegance of traditional Malay silat with the wonder of mythical realms.

Having had the ability to see ghosts for as long as she can remember, Katherine is thrown into a world of mystery, horror, and temptation when a series of macabre murders occur in her small town in England. The truth behind the trail of death and the nature of her own abilities shakes this girl's world as she tries to learn more about the supernatural side of the world, the strange alliances that exist within it, and perhaps find love along the way.

Emily Dawson has devoted years of her life to Alexander Sinclair, the cold and distant CEO she has loved from afar. When he finally proposes, Emily believes her persistence has paid off, not realizing that Alexander’s heart belongs to someone else—his first love, Vanessa King. Unbeknownst to Emily, Alexander’s sudden proposal is a calculated move to make Vanessa jealous after she returns from abroad, newly single. As Emily settles into her new life as Alexander’s wife, she is blissfully unaware of the real reason behind their marriage. Her world shatters when she discovers the truth: she is nothing more than a pawn in Alexander’s twisted game of revenge. Heartbroken and trapped in a loveless marriage, Emily must find the strength to reclaim her life and escape Alexander's grasp. In this gripping tale of betrayal and self-discovery, Emily embarks on a journey to find her true worth, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope for a new beginning.

Some children are born with a bright future. I am not.

Ren Hayashi doesn’t believe in fate. To him, life is nothing more than a series of choices, a script he refuses to follow. But when he meets Aya Tsukishiro—a transfer student with haunting violet eyes—his world begins to unravel. Aya claims they’ve met before. Not once, but countless times. She speaks of a cycle, of memories lost and lives repeated. She tells him that every time, it ends the same way—with his death. Ren dismisses her words as fantasy. Yet, as strange events begin to twist his reality, as déjà vu turns into something darker, he starts to wonder—what if she’s right? Trapped between the past and the future, Ren and Aya must break free from the unseen force that binds them to a fate they never chose. But as the threads of destiny tighten, Ren is left with one terrifying question: If fate is real, can it ever be defied? A story of love, mystery, and a destiny that refuses to be rewritten—Twilit Fates begins now.

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

Anya Juniper was a low Omega who was rejected by her fated mate, who was an Alpha, due to the power in the hierarchy. She was hurt and devastated but ready to explore the world of second chance. She has nowhere to go to,but she took the first step of running away from her pack. This first step of hers makes her meet with the icy, arrogant, cruel Alpha Chase who all of a sudden chance his icy demeanour for her. Alpha Chase happened to be Anya second chance mate, and as she was afraid and scared of facing the same rejection,she was met with suprise when Alpha Chase accepted her as his mate.When their love begin to glow and blossom, the real identity of Anya was uprooted from the pot of discovery. Meanwhile, Anya herself was oblivious to the fact that she was a hybrid.The hostility between werewolves and vampires makes things go tough between Alpha Chase and Anya.Did Alpha Chase leave her due to her real identity? Did he accept her as who she is despite being the one in power and the one who gave a law concerning the vampires? Did he abide by his own law, or did he bend the law for Anya? Did Anya find a way to pay ger revenge to her ex-mate who rejected her?Find out what happened between Alpha Chase and Anya in this book.

Twilight of the Zodiac trilogy: Book 1 · Secrets of Starlit Hearts Book 2 · Shadows of Broken Oaths Book 3 · Echoes of Eternal Flames ※※※ In the mystical Zodiac Archipelago, Seventeen Whitlock faces a dark prophecy after losing her siblings. She must unite with allies, including the enigmatic Draco de Lavissaye, to combat an encroaching darkness. As they harness their magical powers, secrets and forbidden magic threaten to unravel their bond. In a world filled with peril and intrigue, Seventeen must navigate her destiny before the shadows consume her. ※※※ To the Dreamers and the Warriors, To those who dare to challenge fate, navigate the shadows, and embrace the magic of love amidst chaos. May you find your strength among the stars and discover the power of connection in a world where destinies intertwine. Welcome to the Zodiac Archipelago—where every constellation holds a secret, and every heart yearns for its true path. ※※※ The plan is for three books, each ones with around 100 chapters, without counting the auxiliary and extra chapters of additional content. Hope you like the worldbuilding here. The romance is a slowburn in book 1. Make sure to check out all the extra and additional chapters, it'll make your experience more complete and magical. ※※※ Check the auxiliary chapter of trigger warnings, your mental health matters. ※※※ #Fantasy #Romance #Dystopian #Adventure #Revenge #Slowburn #Prophecy #R18 #Magic #Supernatural #Dark #Sarcasm #Friendship #Manipulation #Betrayal #Banter #Action #YoungAdult #CharacterGrowth #ForbiddenMagic #ForbiddenLove #PoliticalIntrigue #FakeIdentities #Spy #Liar #IdentityStruggles #Soulmates #FatedLove #FoundFamily #Zodiac #Constellations #Monsters #Grimoire #ParentalConflict #MommyIssues #DaddyIssues #Loss #Trauma #PTSD #Mystery #Quest #Mythology #Forsaken #ForsakenGods #Danger #Duality #DualPov #Cursed #FatevsFreeWill #Healing #TrustIssues #EmotionalConflict #Desperation #Sacrifice #Rebellion #PowerStruggles #Survival #Frenemies #EnemiestoLovers #EnemiestoFriends #FriendstoLovers #Enchantment #Secrets #Illusions #Worldbuilding #Transformation

Never is her wildest dream would Celeste Takashiro have imagined her mental disorder could be the key to saving a world on the brink of destruction. When she is transmigrated into the body of a celestial goddess, her journey becomes one of transformation as she cultivates her new found abilities alongside her long time friend, whom may or may not be guilty for the assault of dozens of women and girls in this new world. Nonetheless, Celeste must find it in herself to save a world she doesn't belong to, if she ever wants to return home.

She, the only descendant of Chinese ancient martial arts, a stunning ghost hand genius doctor, once passed through into the Ye family waste lady. Open your eyes again, the sky and the earth are surging! What? Born waste? Disaster star? Very good, she will soon let them see what is born waste, what is a star of misfortune. He is the evil emperor respected by thousands of people, mysterious, noble, and unattainable. When he met her, she avoided him like a snake, and he entangled her like a vine. “Evil Emperor, it’s not good, Madam ran away again!” “Chasing!”