Strings Of Fate

Lena always dreamed of escaping her small-town life, but when her father’s sudden passing leaves her in charge of the family convenience store, her plans come to a halt. Now she’s left juggling her grief and the daily grind of running a struggling business. With only a week to save the store from closure, Lena feels hopeless—until a mysterious and carefree customer, Jace, steps into her life. Jace is more than he seems. Though he presents himself as a drifter with nowhere to go, he carries a hidden past filled with privilege, tragedy, and secrets he’s unwilling to share. Seeing Lena’s fierce determination to keep her father’s legacy alive, Jace decides to lend a hand. Together, they work to breathe new life into the store, and an unexpected connection blossoms between them. But as they fight to bring in customers and rekindle the store’s former charm, Lena learns that Jace’s family owns a massive business empire—and that his parents may have met with foul play. Suddenly, the stakes are higher, as she wonders whether Jace is running toward something or away from dark truths of his own. With only days left to turn things around, Lena and Jace set out to not just save the store, but to turn it into something extraordinary. As their ambitions and feelings intensify, they’ll discover that love and fate often intersect in the unlikeliest of places. But will the secrets between them shatter their newfound dreams?

In a world of hidden pasts and intricate fates, Alice meets someone on a flight..Alexander, a mysterious stranger with a dark, alluring presence... they instantly felt a strong attraction to each other. Although their first meeting seemed purely by coincidence, they soon discover an uncanny truth: they were Already engaged to each other by their families, and their paths were always meant to intertwine. As Alice moves to the Alex's mansion to honor this arrangement, she unearths secrets about him that bind them even deeper than family obligations. Raised by a mafia boss yet now reunited with his real parents, Alex carries scars from a life spent on the edges of crime and loyalty. Unbeknownst to Alice, his family holds the key to a traumatic incident in her past—her mother's tragic murder. Through twists of fate, betrayal, and hidden affections, Alice and Alex find themselves caught in a dance of desire and danger. As their connection grows, so does the revelation of a shared, tragic history that binds them far beyond any contract. But will the truth of Alex’s family and the buried sins of the past be too much to overcome, or will it be the final key that brings them together in a love worth fighting for? In this journey of love, redemption, and the unraveling of painful secrets, Alice and Alex will be forced to confront their own darkness to find the light they never knew they needed.

"Is Fate the excuse of the forsaken, is Free Will the delusion of the chosen?" Such was a question that Xavier, the Demon King, never had the chance to ask himself. As he lay defeated, awaiting his death, he wondered about the wretched life he lived. 'The hero who killed me, the one who held the same ambitions as me. We both wanted good for the people, for the world. We are both two sides of the same coin, yet, fate decided that he will be the one the light will shine on. Perhaps it was me too, perhaps it was my karma for flowing the rivers of blood with my sword. But still... It was fate that squashed the humanity in me first! Damn fate, if I had one more chance, I would've lived for myself more, I wouldn't have taken this arbitrary role of being a necessary evil... This world, this game of destiny... It can burn to ashes for all I care.' As he sunk into the cold embrace of death, a certain [REDACTED] heard his dying wish with amusement and cast their die, reversing the wheel of time one last time and going all in on him on a risky gamble with the stakes of their world. ************** Discord Server (fixed): https://discord.gg/rZhT6zdp2f Author is on a break, exams are coming soon. The placeholder chapters are being updated, so you will not be notified if you add to library, since it's technically not a new chapter. ...Plus working on a new book that'll be released next year

There's a legend in the Southern part of the Philippines about a beautiful maiden named Magayon. Magayon was once been in love with her savior Panganoron, but fate was not in their favor— their love for each other led them in their demise.

When the world inside a novel that Han Juho reads turns into reality, a mass force from another world begins to invade, leaving destruction and tragedy behind. People fall victim to dark, incomprehensible scenarios, and society crumbles. Amidst the chaos, Han Juho survives a dangerous journey alongside newfound friends, all driven by a shared desire to live and uncover the origins of the invaders and the suffering they bring. As they venture deeper into the unknown, Juho realizes that the answers they seek may force them to confront terrifying truths—not just about the invaders, but about themselves.

Fate weaves its tapestry in shadows and light, guiding our steps through the dance of destiny. "Ace of Fate" is a gripping novel that follows Felix, a solitary 20-year-old living in the heart of El Verde forest. Haunted by his past and bound by a mysterious promise, Felix's isolated existence is suddenly disrupted when he encounters Miku. This chance meeting sets in motion a series of events that will challenge Felix's vow of seclusion and force him to confront the demons he's been running from. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of fate. With its blend of intrigue, personal struggle, and the power of human connection.

In a distant galaxy, a devastating war drives various races to send their unborn souls to other dimensions for safety. Evelyn, a girl from the Astral Kingdom, is one of these souls and has now been reincarnated on Earth, oblivious to her true identity and immense powers. Alongside six other children with unique gifts and mysterious pasts, Evelyn tries to lead a normal life. But as hidden truths begin to surface, these children must confront the shadows of their origins and the destiny that awaits them.

In a world where humans possess extraordinary powers, the balance of fate is threatened by the return of Volkner, a former hero turned villain. After being defeated and killed by a group of brave warriors, Volkner is offered a second chance by an angel, allowing him to travel back in time to exact his revenge on those who wronged him—particularly the young Isaki Ryo. Isaki, a determined twelve-year-old with a strong desire to prove his worth, is about to embark on his mandatory three-year military training. Trained by his father, Izaku Ryo, Isaki has always dreamed of becoming strong enough to join the prestigious academy for individuals with special powers. Unbeknownst to him, dark forces are stirring, and the specter of Volkner’s vengeance looms ever closer. As Isaki prepares for the challenges ahead, he grapples with his own insecurities and the legacy of his family's tragic past. Surrounded by a world filled with intrigue, danger, and hidden powers, Isaki's journey will test his courage, forge unlikely alliances, and ultimately determine the fate of not only himself but the world around him. In a tale woven with threads of destiny, revenge, and the quest for strength, Echoes of Fate explores the complexity of choice and the consequences of past actions as Isaki must confront the shadows of his future.

In Forge of Fate, Kalem, a young blacksmith with a unique gift for forging perfectly balanced weapons, discovers a legendary material that draws the attention of powerful forces across a fractured world. As ancient races like Elves, Dwarves, and Humans vie for control of magical resources and hidden secrets, Kalem finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict. His obsession with rare materials and his newfound discovery could either forge peace or ignite a war. With rival factions closing in, Kalem’s craftsmanship will shape the fate of the world—whether for good or ill.

Sei, a poor orphan whose life is about to end in the slums encounters a mysterious old man who offers him a chance to live. However that encounter will introduce the boy into a mysterious and dangerous society, one hidden from the rest of the world. Will the boy be able to survive his horrible fate?

In the middle of an intergalactic war, one of the best pilots in the stellar fleet witnesses helplessly the destruction of the entire fleet and, with it, the annihilation of all mankind. When the oxygen in his destroyed ship ran out, he only reproached himself for not having been able to at least die like a hero. However, without knowing why, his soul returned in time to the day of his entrance exam at the academy. This time Eneas would save his life, his mother's life, and everyone he could save. Armed with an inhuman ability to pilot, he will make the most of his mecha, the Phoenix named Uroboros, changing history of the universe forever.

A boy who once loved a girl and a girl who would do anything for his love. Now each embark on their on path to become the strongest and ascend. However the farther they go on their path they more ,unknowingly, grow closer to each other. Will they reconcile, or will the boy traumatized from her betrayal reject her once more. Note: When you are reading the prologue please skip the Prologue 2 and start from Prologue 1 for a better experience, thank you. [Hiatus]

Basil Augustus Hawthrone, the heir of the Hawthrone Agritech. He exhales an air of control and preciseness. His cold appearance makes him seem aloof, as if emotions are useless distraction. With a sharp intellect and a calculating mind, he always measure every decision strictly. His serious nature often frightens those around him, as he rarely smiles or shows warmth, choosing to maintain an atmosphere and distance and authority. The only person that gets to see his weakness is Tatiana, his ex-fiancée for five years, who turned out to be his niece. In order for them to cease to continue the forbidden love they had for each other, he was arranged to marry the stepsister of his ex-fiancée. Seraphine Amara Montgomery, the illegitimate daughter of Silas Montgomery, the founder of MT Enterprises. She is a perfect example of a woman free from all flaws, but beneath her lies a restless soul. She moves through life carelessly, lost in desires and pleasures, unconcerned with the consequences of her actions that is run by a sense of entitlement, coming from a life of privilege, where everything she wants has always been within reach, except for the affection that she longs from her family. Seraphine's polished exterior hides the space left by emotional neglect and isolation, making her reckless in her chase for affection and validation. When both the family of Basil and Tatiana, his ex-fianćee, found out that they are related by blood, the family decided to broke them apart and set up Basil to marry Amara instead, the stepsister of Tatiana who recently got involved in an illegal drug trade managed by one of her friends, Alistair. The father of Tatiana and Amara thought that this idea will bring tranquility in their household, but little does he know that he created another problem that will make the situation of his daughters worst? In a twisted game of fate, the threads of blood and desire will leave them wondering who will ultimately claim their souls.

“I waited for you my entire life... and you were worth every minute.” Ardyn Lowell normally forgets his dreams. He’s a normal young adult who has good friends and a happy family. He should be contented with his life, but there’s always this nagging feeling of yearning in his heart, a longing for someone that never seems to disappear. In his dreams, however, he remembers everything. He remembers the man who always visits him, the man who always sits next to him on the edge of the fountain in a beautiful garden. He can never clearly see the face of this man, but the yearning in his heart ceases when he is with him. But when he wakes up, he forgets the man once again, and the longing in his chest never goes away. The day of his graduation ceremony comes, and Ardyn is late. Catching traffic on the way, he unexpectedly meets with a major car accident and dies quickly, suddenly. When he wakes up, he’s in another world. In this world, there exists a dark, malicious entity that threatens to destroy the entire planet and its people. This is where Summoners come into play. In order to seal away this entity, a Summoner must go on a journey and search for their 7 Guardians in order to summon the 7 Spirits that will aid them in sealing away this great evil. They must not fail, or else none will be able to survive. As an Otherworlder Guardian, Ardyn is faced with a massive, unfortunate burden. He must search for his Summoner, and he must also discover himself and his purpose along the way. The journey is long and filled with hardships, but they have no choice. They have no choice but to save this world in order to live. --------------------------------------------- — Inspired by Final Fantasy X and Fushigi Yuugi NOTE: This is an isekai fantasy BL (boy's love) novel. The story is descriptive and slow-paced while the romance takes its time since it's a slow burn. There will be some violent, gory, and disturbing scenes in the future, but there will be no mature, explicit (NSFW/R18) scenes in this story. Also, since there are multiple characters involved, they will have their own character arcs. [Story created by Rainflowers in 2021. Revised in Nov 2023.] --------------------------------------------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: Descriptions of blood, abuse, suicide, and deaths. --------------------------------------------- BOOK COVER COMMISSIONED FROM: Chandraneel (https://www.facebook.com/jjhemm) MY FACEBOOK: Leigh Connelly (facebook.com/leighannconnelly) ---------------------------------------------

"You can outrun many things, but fate will always find you, like your shadow in the light." . In the heart of Washington D.C., mafia heir Vaughn Volkov is on a mission that takes him far from the sun-soaked streets of California. The bustling city, with its imposing monuments and corridors of power, is a far cry from the palm-lined avenues of his home. Vaughn, however, is not one to be easily intimidated. His piercing blue eyes and commanding presence turn heads wherever he goes, a reminder that beneath his polished exterior lies a man accustomed to danger and control. Vaughn's path crosses with Eliza Monroe, a seemingly innocent college student whose gentle demeanor masks a resilience forged from her own turbulent past. Eliza, with her kind heart and determined spirit, is an enigma. She spends her days buried in books at the library, her nights working part-time to make ends meet. Her brown eyes, often hidden behind a cascade of dark curls, hold a depth that Vaughn finds both intriguing and unsettling. Their first encounter is anything but ordinary. Vaughn watches, intrigued by her fearlessness and the fire in her eyes. "You're not like the others," he remarks later, cornering her in the quiet corner of the library. His voice is a low, dangerous purr that sends shivers down Eliza's spine. "And you're not just the student here," she retorts, meeting his gaze with a mixture of curiosity and caution. "What do you want from me?" Vaughn's lips curve into a slow, dangerous smile. "Maybe I just want to get to know you." Despite her reservations, Eliza feels a strange pull towards Vaughn. His presence is intoxicating, a blend of danger and allure that she finds hard to resist. As they spend more time together, Eliza begins to see glimpses of the man beneath the mafia heir. Vaughn, too, finds himself drawn to Eliza in ways he never anticipated. Her kindness, her strength, and her unyielding spirit ignite something within him that he thought long buried. Yet, as their connection deepens, the shadows of their pasts loom ever larger. Vaughn's family business, shrouded in crime and violence, is never far from his mind. His enemies are ruthless, and his association with Eliza puts her squarely in their crosshairs. Eliza, too, harbors secrets. The dark forces that have shaped her life threaten to consume her, and Vaughn's world only amplifies those dangers. As their worlds collide, they must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue, passion, and forbidden desire. But with danger lurking around every corner, will their love survive, or will they be torn apart by the shadows of fate?

"Why does it always rain when something awful happens to me? ".Himura Yukito, a 17 year-old boy who happens to be a shut-in. Being fed up with his life, he decided to jump of a bridge, which happens to be a popular haunted spot. Not letting the fear getting better of him, he jumped of the bridge. That's when he realized that this world isn't what he thought it was. Will he be able to overcome the shock of learning the truth?. Only time can answer that........................

'When the unthinkable happens, the future redefines.' Takashi Kuniyuki and Yuna Tachibana, Shinsei Gakuen's top-ranked duo, embark on a seemingly ordinary camping trip through the programme SOLE, 'Shinsei Gauken Outdoor Leadership Expedition'. But amidst the forest's tranquility, an otherworldly force awakens, propelling them toward their cosmic destiny. As mysterious energies swirl, they start to discover their true selves in the mysterious realm of immense power and ancient secrets, the world of Kyokai. From academic excellence to cosmic guardianship, their lives are forever altered. Will they accept the challenge, or succumb to extinction? A choice awaits: fight or disappear completely. Welcome to the first book of Shizikamo Saga: the Realm of Fate; a world where intellect meets infinity, and heroes rise.

Kara is a woman who has the underlying interest of being a mother. She kept this secret for so long,not even her father who is a General knew about it since he wasn't the type to care about females or more like their family hardly have anything to do with females. Her mother on the other end,died when giving birth to her since giving birth was even a probability,her mother had what is called ENDOMETRIOSIS which leads to painful mental cycle when when her mother was alive and it only stopped when her mother became pregnant with her. This same dilemma was passed on to her by her mother and now the thought of ever getting pregnant and carrying her own child was something she consider that it will never happen,so getting married was out of the league for her because the one precious thing to make her husband happy was like a life line or 50/50 chance. But one day changed her story Some months back,Kara made a trip to Caribbean were she met with a young business man named Vince Vario. She had the intentions of staying for a month for work related issues. They both became friends and before the day of his departure,they had a one night stand were no contraceptives and birth control was involved because Kara believed that she stand no chance of being pregnant. But after weeks of her return from Caribbean they never had each others contact since what they had was just fun. Not knowing that her life will completely change their encounter,she found out that she wasn't feeling too well,she took her medicine thinking is just the same illness starting up. But then it persisted so she visited her doctor and he told her that she was two weeks pregnant,she didn't believe so she opt for a pregnancy test which came out positive. And now she is prepared to keep it weather or not the baby grew up with a father,and besides she doesn't want to ever meet him again and even though the do, she has no plan of telling him because of fear of him rejecting the baby and not caring about it... WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW THAT VINCE VARIO IS BACK, WILL SHE TELL HIM ABOUT THE BABY...

In the world of realms, cursed by the struggle between light and darkness, Aurora's forbidden love for Kallias, the son of darkness, sparks a perilous journey to save him from his own darkness. As ancient secrets unfold, Aurora must confront the shadows of her past, her family's legacy, and the true nature of Kallias's existence. The fate of the realms hangs in the balance and her decision will have profound consequences for everyone involved, She is faced with an impose choice. Will their love conquer the darkness, or will the secrets of their past destroy everything?"

If you were given a chance to forsake your current life and transmigrate to a world where magic exists and swords are chosen over guns, monsters and beasts roamed in the endless woods, and different species like dwarves and elves exist, would you take that chance? Well, for Nishad it was simple. 'Why would I?' is something he would say. Just like that, on an unfortunate night, his nightmare came true. But unlike other fictional stories where the main character is provided with everything, be it immense powers or a demon king as his side kick, he woke up in the middle of the woods with countless monsters surrounding him. He has no power let alone any kind of talents. But as trivial as it sounds, survival may not be his biggest issue.

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Many years ago most of the earth's population got infected with the "curse of the hollowed". These poor souls developed superhuman abilities but completely lost their mind and started aimlessly destroying everything around them. To protect themselves, people built walls around their towns and hunters and royal knights were hired to get rid of the danger. But unfortunatly the "divine light cult" was formed with people that believed the curse was a divine punishment and members started to kill those who tried to defeat the victims of the curse. After almost a year of struggling and many, many deaths the kingdom finally managed to get rid of already infected ones and the new cases only happend occasionally. Suddenly, after more than a decade of peace strange events start to occur.

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When Alex finds the book, it might be hidden, cloaked in shadows, or bound in an ancient, strange material that somehow calls out to him. The book itself could be almost alive, with pages that shimmer or change when touched, filled with secrets of cosmic proportions: the origins of the universe, the cycles of creation and destruction, and the forces that control fate. As he reads, he unknowingly unlocks a dormant magic within him—powers that connect him to the universe on a fundamental level, giving him the potential to influence reality, bend time, or defy fate itself. As he continues reading, he realizes that this power also brings responsibility. He must confront the forces of fate, which are determined to maintain the universe’s cycle, resisting any interference in its natural end. The boy’s journey becomes one of choice and courage, balancing the powers he's gained with the burden of deciding whether he can—or should—prevent the universe's eventual destruction.

An anime fan ends up reincarnated in the world of Bleach. While he hopes that a system or something like any other isekai will appear to help him, he will have to discover his own abilities for himself and decide what to do with his powers.

“The strings we tied, back then we underestimated them. Even when our worlds and lives grew apart, it pulled us back together to where our heart belongs.” This story revolves around Sophia Luna. An established author at night and a veterinarian and youth advocate by day. She is well-known for her smarts and is a simple yet so fashionable beautiful lady. But she wasn’t always like this. She was an introvert. A stuck-up. A frail one with a weird sense of fashion. She’s all brains and the typical nerd. But everything changed when she transferred to another school and met Alden Smith, the popular guy that caught the hearts of almost every girl in school. In a game held in front of the whole school, facing a difficult and unavoidable masked game, Alden faced the crowd and stare straight at her asking, “Sophia Luna, Will you be my queen?” the move that made Alden the number one blacklist in Sophia’s directory. Join the roller coaster ride of the love story between Sophia and Alden that started from childhood but was separated by an unlikely event that both ruined them. The bitter-sweet memories and times that will take you back to the memory of your first love.

Once inseparable companions Kwan Jin-Ho and Yun Zhen find themselves on different paths in a kingdom devastated by political intrigue and betrayal. Zhen, motivated by retaliation for his family's demise, joins a clandestine assassin guild, while Jin-Ho aspires to the noble life of a royal guard. Both must negotiate a maze of plots including the Crown Prince, covert guilds, and individual betrayals as their allegiances diverge. Their rivalry turns into a struggle for their souls as well as for survival as swords are pulled and hearts are split. Can brotherhood survive in a world where loyalties change, or will ambition and retaliation crush both?

"Shadows of Blood and Fate" You know how life throws curveballs? Well, mine tossed me straight into a nightmare. I’m Eli Cain, and until recently, I thought my biggest problem was oversleeping and missing class. Turns out, that was the least of my worries. One night, a stranger with fangs attacked me—yeah, actual fangs—and just when I thought I was toast, something strange happened. I unleashed a power I didn’t know I had, sending him flying. That was the moment everything changed. I’m not just some random college kid. I’m part of an ancient vampire bloodline, cursed and marked by a prophecy I can’t escape. Now, I’m stuck between two worlds: the world of vampires, with its secrets and shadows, and the world I’ve always known, where nothing seems quite as normal anymore. To make things even more complicated, there’s Luna Winters—a beautiful, enigmatic vampire hunter who seems just as confused about me as I am about her. She might be the key to understanding my fate, or maybe she’s just another danger lurking in the dark. I didn’t ask for any of this. But as secrets unravel and enemies close in, one thing is clear: my life will never be the same. And the worst part? I don’t know if that’s a good thing… or if it’s going to get me killed.