Quotes In The River Between

You know, life is short. But it is also more vast than we could ever imagine. We’re all just simply on a ship alone against the waves of a river with no end in sight, and that… Scares us. Stuck in the riptide, we have no choice but to paddle forward. And yet, as humans, we look for a way out. So instead we paddle right and end up down someone else’s river. It’s empty though, cause they did the same thing you did. Once in a while you’ll find some who paddled left instead of right. Or those who desperately try to paddle back and end up nowhere. But you always end up back on your own river. You may be wondering what I’m trying to say here. The point is, nobody will be there to help you steer your own boat, cause everyone has their own boat to steer. Lonely, isn’t it? But, “there is no absolutely desperate situation in this world. There were only people who despair.” A great poet said that. This is a story of a boy who was afraid of despair. A tale of the 8 sins he committed that brought the world to despair in his place. And the three heads of a lone dragon.

At 18 years old, Hikaru Sano is a published novelist on the brink of a breakdown. Struggling with deadlines, a writer’s block that feels more like a writer’s mountain, and a growing pile of unpaid bills, Hikaru’s life is spiraling out of control. That is, until he’s forced to hire an assistant—Miyuki Hoshino, a no-nonsense college freshman who dreams of something more than just being another cog in the system. Miyuki is organized, sarcastic, and the complete opposite of Hikaru. She walks in ready to help him get his life together—if only he’d get his act together long enough for that to happen. Between surviving last-minute rewrites, chaotic deadlines, and an editor who could break a man just by typing in all caps, they find themselves stuck in an unlikely partnership. As the two spend late nights working together, an undeniable connection begins to form. But there’s a problem: both Hikaru and Miyuki are too shy, too awkward, and way too stubborn to admit their growing feelings. Add in some dark humor, a touch of romance, and a lot of writer’s angst, and you get a comedic ride through the unpredictable world of book deadlines, creativity, and finding love where you least expect it—between the lines.

Ziaani never asked to be part of this world. One moment, she was living an ordinary life, and the next, she was dragged into a realm where vampires and werewolves ruled the night. Caught in the middle of a war she doesn't understand, she finds herself imprisoned in a dark castle, claimed by none other than Queen Nikita-the ruthless ruler of the vampires, feared by many, respected by all. But there's one thing Nikita never expected. Ziaani isn't just another prisoner-she's the Queen's fated mate. Fierce, stubborn, and unwilling to bend, Ziaani fights tooth and nail to escape, but the castle becomes a battlefield of its own. As much as she hates Nikita, there's an undeniable pull between them, something raw and dangerous lurking beneath their clashes. Slowly, as Ziaani starts to trust the Queen, whispers of prophecy rise in the shadows-she is the Chosen One, destined to either unite or destroy an entire species. Betrayed by the revelation, Ziaani questions everything. Was Nikita's love real, or just a means to control her fate? Conflicted and heartbroken, she runs-but the moment she steps beyond the castle walls, she is taken once more. This time, by King Silas' son, Prince David, a werewolf convinced that Ziaani is his mate. Trapped in enemy hands, she must fight for her freedom while longing for the vampire queen she left behind. With war looming, a prophecy unraveling, and love caught in the crossfire, Ziaani must make a choice-one that will change the supernatural world forever. Can love defy destiny, or will fate tear them apart?

When Arthur wakes up in a strange, unfamiliar world, he quickly realizes something shocking—he’s been transmigrated into a novel. But not as a main character, not even as a side character—he’s just an extra, someone who’s meant to stay in the background, unnoticed and unimportant. At first, he accepts his fate, resigned to the idea that his role in the grand story will be meaningless. However, as time passes, Arthur begins to notice strange occurrences—abilities that should be impossible for an ordinary character, and cryptic signs hinting at something far beyond his comprehension. Slowly, he uncovers the truth: he is not just any extra—he’s an anomaly. His potential is limitless, far beyond what the world or even the novel could ever expect. With each challenge he faces, Arthur’s powers grow, and he starts to realize that his true purpose has been hidden from him all along. What seemed like a simple, average existence was nothing more than a veil for something far greater. As he confronts powerful enemies, uncovers the mysteries surrounding his existence, and battles forces that seek to control or destroy him, Arthur becomes a living legend—the anomaly who reshaped the world. His name, once a forgotten extra, will go down in history as the one who defied fate, shattered all expectations, and changed the course of the novel forever. ========================== Add this to your library!!!!!

What do you do when your sister's ex-boyfriend whom she dumped turns out to be a spanish prince and choose to marry you to get revenge on her?

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

Jareth had been struggling with insomnia for days, plagued by strange, recurring dreams that left him unsettled. Hoping to escape the relentless unease, he decided to drink with his friends, seeking temporary relief from the inexplicable visions haunting his nights. That evening, he returned home intoxicated—only to experience a dream unlike any before. Meanwhile, Stefan awoke with a disorienting sensation, as if he were no longer himself. Fragments of unfamiliar memories flooded his mind—memories of a man named Jareth, who had lived in a world vastly different from his own. A world without magic. A world where technology reigned instead of arcane power. The realization shook him to his core. At first, Stefan was troubled, unable to comprehend how or why these memories had become part of him. Was it a curse? A trick? Or something far more complex? But as he began to process Jareth’s knowledge and experiences, he discovered that this strange phenomenon might not be entirely a misfortune. In fact, it could be the key to overcoming the struggles he currently faced. Yet, as he unraveled the mystery of his dual existence, one question loomed over him—was he truly Stefan with Jareth’s memories, or was he Jareth trapped in Stefan’s body?

Ayumi Tanaka, a gentle university student with a hearing impairment, has always found comfort in her quiet world. While others rush through life, Ayumi cherishes small moments — the texture of sunlight through windows, the comfort of familiar routines, and the unspoken bonds with her few close friends. Her world expands when she meets Kaito Mori, a multilingual exchange student with a natural gift for connecting with people across cultures and languages. Fascinated by her world of silence and subtle expression, Kaito becomes determined to understand Ayumi — not just through words, but through touch, gesture, and heart. As their friendship blossoms into something deeper, Ayumi and Kaito navigate misunderstandings, personal insecurities, and the challenges of bridging two very different worlds — proving that love doesn’t always need sound to be heard.

Some doors shouldn't open. Some reflections shouldn't lie. And some worlds should stay forgotten... Fourteen year old Elliot Gray has always had strange dreams-visions of impossible cities, forests of silver, and a sky with two moons. But dreams don't mean anything. At least, that's what he tells himself. Until the day he finds the mirror. One moment, it reflects the back room of his mother's antique shop. The next, it shows somewhere else-a place that shouldn't exist. And when a mysterious creature named Quill appears in his bedroom, claiming to have come from that world, Elliot is pulled into something far bigger than himself. The land of Eldryn is dying. A force known as the Hollow Veil is consuming it, unravelling magic, devouring reality itself. And Elliot, for reasons he doesn't understand, is the key to stopping it. But the more he learns, the more he begins to wonder-is he here to save Eldryn? Or to destroy it?

Genres: Supernatural, Slice of Life, Action, Romance, Comedy. Sawyer West Reid, an aspiring doctor, was just trying to survive his night shift when an A-class witch attacked him. Instead of meeting his end, he was rescued by a mysterious Hunter—and thrust into a hidden world where magic, monsters, and cosmic forces collide. Now, Sawyer is forced into an entirely new role: Enforcer, a mediator between humans, supernaturals, and alien races from beyond. Haunted by echoes of countless past lives and caught in the delicate balance between realms, Sawyer’s journey is anything but ordinary. Pursued by a murderous eight-foot-tall pale creature with crimson eyes and tasked with closing a mysterious gate torn open by an unknown force, saving the universe was never in his five-year plan. In a universe governed by ancient laws, hidden dimensions, and cosmic threats (not to mention some truly baffling alien beverage etiquette), Sawyer quickly learns that survival will require more than medical skills and a lot of coffee. I began writing this story to craft a supernatural world filled with witches, werewolves, gods, monsters, and everything in between—told from the very beginning with an eye for the intricate universal laws that bind it all. What started as a spark of inspiration has grown into an ever-expanding adventure that I hope will captivate you as much as it does me. Thank you for joining me on this wild ride. I’m having a lot of fun, and I hope you will too! Note: This story contains violence and dark themes and is intended for an adult audience. Updates: Tuesdays and Sundays (West Africa Time). Occasional breaks may occur to catch up with the storyline and refine chapters.

Youn-Jae and Ji-Won first crossed paths as children, their lives bound together when Ji-Won's mother passed away, leaving him with no one to care for him. Taken in by Youn-Jae's mother, Ji-Won found a fragile sense of belonging amidst the struggles they both faced, particularly the oppressive presence of Youn-Jae's father, Kwang-Seok. In each other, they discovered a sanctuary-a light and hope that gave meaning to their turbulent lives. But fate was merciless. It tore them apart, leaving behind an aching void and a distance that felt impossible to close. Now, as fate continues its relentless game, pulling them further apart, the question remains: Can they defy the forces that conspire against them, or are they destined to remain forever out of reach?

As the last of the mist was expelled from her lips the man holding onto her stiffened further. He could only watch on helplessly as her silver eyes that used to glower at him with disdain slowly dim. His hands quiver out of despair and helplessness. "Wang Lan Biyu, keep your eyes on me. Do not fade away yet, do you hear me? I don't permit you to die!" The woman's pale face splashed with bits of blood rose into a weak disdainful smile. "You-*gasp..still want *gasp to act better than me..in the end*cough-" His eyes redden as another splash of red covers her pale lips. "Lan Biyu..." "-Chuanli*cough my guqin from master,...you hold onto it for me...ok?" Her last sentence was a faint weak whisper before her eyes flutter close shaking his heart and rattling his mind. "Lan Biyu!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Please be civilized and don't steal my cover as your own.

It all started with a record player and boom Alex met herself in the year 1985. She travels back into a woman's body that look so much like her.Meeting herself in an uncomfortable position she realised she can read peoples mind and so she knew she was not save. With this ability, she knew the reason why she brought back im time from the year 2024 to the year 1985. Alex has to save someone or else she will be stuck in the time loop forever.

The Space Between: Under the Surface explores the reconnection of Elly and Jen, whose once-deep bond was fractured by life’s unforgiving twists. Years after a devastating event tore them apart, they find themselves crossing paths again, and everything they thought they’d moved past comes rushing back. As they try to navigate what’s left of their connection, they realize how much time has changed them—and how much remains buried just below the surface. Old secrets and unspoken truths threaten to keep them apart, but can they find a way to heal what was broken, or will the past pull them under once more?

Between the Pages In the quiet corners of a small bookstore, a boy and a girl cross paths among the worn pages of forgotten stories. He’s a dreamer, searching for an escape. She’s a mystery, drawn to the books as if they hold a secret only she can read. As their connection deepens through whispered conversations and shared stories, the boy begins to feel like he’s found something real—something lasting. But the closer he gets, the more he realizes that some stories don’t end the way you expect. Because the girl he’s falling for might not be able to stay. And the truth waiting between the pages will change everything.

Kaido is a young boy living in a world filled with darkness and internal struggles. His life is suddenly turned upside down when his mother falls ill and passes away, leaving him to face overwhelming sorrow and inner destruction. As he tries to understand the cause of his loss, he discovers that there are hidden forces watching over his life—forces connected to the world of demons, which lurk behind everything. At a crucial moment, he meets a mysterious figure who leads him to confront the terrifying truths about his past and the fate that awaits him.

After nearly a decade after one fatal night, Luna finds herself secluded through life, trying to find her long lost twin sister. Not knowing if she's even alive, she works part-time after school to save enough money to one day go out and search the country for her. That is until one fateful night after work, she stumbles upon one of her classmates being harassed by some strangers. Seeing no one else helping, she decides to help, but little did she know that that's when her life began to change.

The story revolves around Khalid, a 18-year-old introverted who struggles with bullying and being misunderstood at school. Khalid is talented in writing and escapes into a meticulously crafted fantasy world where he lives through the character of "Noor," a brave and beloved young man whose strength and wisdom inspire his village. The novel explores the interplay between Khalid's struggles in reality and their impact on his fictional world, reflecting his psychological and emotional growth. !!!WARNING!!! The novel contains many violent scenes.

In the depths of Nightshade Kingdom, reality is fragile, and darkness is not the enemy—it is the truth. Between the cracks of the mind, a world lives, one where shadows breathe and death walks in the form of Mirelha, an angel of death with storm-touched eyes and wings heavy with souls. And then there’s Asher, a shadow demon bound to darkness, as much a curse as he is a mystery. Trapped in the ever-shifting Labyrinth, you’re bound by a force you cannot escape, one that twists hatred into something else—something neither of you can name. But the question lingers—Is it real? As the walls of the Labyrinth close in, you begin to question everything. If the Kingdom is a product of your fractured mind, then why does it hurt so much to let go? Why do you still hear Asher’s voice echoing through the dark, speaking vows that feel like promises of something far beyond the nightmare you cannot wake from? “I’ll always find you, my love.”

In a world of secrets, revenge, and forced alliances, Anastasia Vale finds herself bound by a contract that promises her future to a man she doesn’t know. Caden Aurelius Voltaire-Falkner is cold, calculating, and carries a deadly secret, one that ties him to Ana’s past in ways she can’t yet understand. As their lives collide, Ana must navigate the shadows of a marriage she never wanted, while Caden plays a dangerous game with her heart—one that may cost them both everything.

The worlds are not supposed to meet. The barrier between them has stood for milennia, woven tight by time and destiny, like on the treads of fate itself. On one side, our world real, bound by the laws of physics and reason. On the other, a world of fantasy lush and wild, where magic exist and danger everywhere you go

[WARNING: Gorey content] Waking up in the middle of a zombie apocalypse is bad. Not knowing where she is or how she got there is even worse. Not knowing who she is takes the cake. When Zero comes to Serenity's rescue, she struggles to understand the situation the world is in. Not to mention she suspects he's hiding a lot more than he lets on. Cover is owned by me and created by JV Arts

In the distant future, human beings will step into the interstellar era, but they will face many crises such as resource depletion and civilization conflicts. Lin Yu, a young man from an ordinary background but with the dream of exploring the universe, accidentally found a mysterious clue left by ancient civilization, which seems to hide the key to saving mankind. In order to pursue the truth, Lin Yu formed an adventure team with the talented scientist Ellie, the tenacious and brave captain Chen Feng, and others, and embarked on a journey across the stars in a dilapidated but hope-carry spaceship. They crossed the mysterious wormhole, encountered powerful alien civilizations, solved the puzzles of ancient relics, and struggled to survive in desperate situations. As the adventure deepens, they gradually uncover a shocking conspiracy spanning tens of thousands of years, which is related to the fate code of human origin and future. In the face of unknown fear, the conflict of civilization and the test of human nature, can Lin Yu and others find the way to redemption and lead mankind into a new era?

A young girl, a victim of an interdimensional war gets taken in by a warlord. She grows up on a strange planet and ends up becoming what she always dreaded. One day she realises what she has become.... Do you think it's too late for her to change?

Mother Earth is healing herself. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the World is engulfed in two major wars between mankind. Survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact was still felt there. Bacteria, viruses, radiation, and mutated creatures continue to erode the human population. But humans continue to develop science in search of new planets. A group of scientists discovered a planet similar to the Earth called Valkan. Hoping to communicate, they created a tool called SOULS that can connect the soul of its users to distant places. Adrien Adrestia, a prince of the Kingdom of Arestiana gets the "Grace" of connecting with the earthlings. However, it turns out that he is connected to a serial killer inmate coded Zero. An ideological battle took place in his head. Not only that, the threat of war from enemy kingdoms and earth colonies continues to heat up. Will Adrien and Zero try to stop that? Or are they fighting for bodies? note: (A Low Fantasy Medieval and Futuristic Post-Apocalypse Hybrid)

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.