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Contemporary Thriller

Shadows of the Savannah

In the bustling city of Lagos, Detective Ayo Daramola is no stranger to danger, but the "Ribbon Reaper" case has pushed him to his limits. A string of brutal murders has left the city paralyzed with fear, each victim marked by a chilling signature: a single red ribbon tied to their wrist. As the body count rises, the elusive killer begins to taunt Ayo directly, luring him into a deadly game of cat and mouse. When Ayo receives an anonymous message demanding a midnight meeting at the desolate Oju Irin Bridge, he is thrust deeper into the nightmare. The encounter leads him to a video of a terrified woman bound to a chair, her life hanging by a thread. Racing against time, Ayo deciphers a cryptic clue that points him to a rundown bar near the Apapa docks. But even as he rescues the victim, an explosion shatters the fragile victory, leaving Ayo with more questions than answers. As the investigation unfolds, Ayo must navigate a labyrinth of lies, corruption, and secrets buried deep within Lagos’ underbelly. The killer’s twisted motives remain shrouded in darkness, but one thing is clear: the Ribbon Reaper is always one step ahead. With each move, the stakes grow higher, and the lines between hunter and hunted blur. "Shadows in the Savannah" is a gripping thriller that combines the gritty reality of urban Nigeria with the relentless pace of a high-stakes murder investigation. As Ayo races to unmask the Ribbon Reaper, he must confront his own demons and the fragile line between justice and vengeance. Can he unravel the mystery before the killer’s next move, or will he become the final victim in the Reaper’s deadly game?
Hossy · 1.8K Views

Under The Same Umbrella: Where Shadows Meet Desire

Vol.1: Falling Into The Rain: The First Spark: The first volume introduces Gemini and Fourth as they navigate their deepening connection, with the backdrop of their busy, vibrant lives. Despite their apparent differences in personality, a magnetic attraction draws them together, leading to playful exchanges, flirtation, and building intimacy. In this volume, they begin to acknowledge their emotional chemistry, but neither is ready to admit the true depth of their feelings. As they spend time together, under the shared umbrella of fate, their sensuality and desires slowly awaken. The chapters explore moments of vulnerability, teasing, and connection-leading to tender moments of closeness, making their bond undeniable. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. * Vol.2: Beneath The Storm: A Dance Of Desire In the second volume, Gemini and Fourth are no longer strangers to the undeniable tension between them. Their emotions begin to surface in more profound and intimate ways. The narrative delves deeper into their emotional vulnerabilities and personal growth. They face moments of temptation and self-reflection, with their attraction growing into something more meaningful. This volume highlights their journey from playful flirtation to the realization of their desires and how they begin to explore the emotional and physical aspects of their connection. They begin to share more personal moments, learning to trust each other with their insecurities and dreams. The storm of passion and longing is undeniable, but it is also tempered with moments of doubt and reflection as they seek a deeper emotional connection. ————————————————————————— Genre: LGBTQ+ Romance, Romantic Drama and Contemporary Themes
talesbyrebecca · 9.3K Views

Lured by the Moon

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)
Apples_is_sweet · 57.5K Views

Shattering Humanity

The most eclectic epic ever inspired! With the whole globe snowed over, humans are no longer on top of the ladder. Violent aliens have forced humanity into various locations of hiding, and an evil ancient clan reveals itself. Taking control of sanctuaries all over Earth as Mafia Bosses, Dictators, Conquerors, and other forms of leadership, in an attempt to prove which is the strongest amongst them. After being in hiding for three years, humans have begun to acquire "abilities" just from slaying one of these aliens. Shortly after leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two old friends, Katsu and Saku, are matched together not only as an academic team, but chosen by the last surviving "Creator of Humanity". Each one is 'blessed' as the vessels for the universe's contemporary forces and use their unique abilities to achieve their own (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is a female descendant of the greatest 'unknown' Scandinavian sword fighter. After being revealed to about her destined lineage, and the lost "mythical" history of her highly respected grandmother from the Viking/Valkyrie Age, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of her slain grandmother's stolen weapons from a both physically and magically gifted covenant of witches. If you have a beloved purpose you can't live without, do you truly have any freedom? If you have complete freedom to do or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about? [All art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series spotlights coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.
SasukEntertainment · 120.3K Views

Reincarnated With An SSS-Ranked Legendary Hero System In An Apocalypse

[Ding!] [System Notification] [Congratulations, Player. You have been chosen for the Ascension Hero Game.] [Your first trial will soon commence. Be ready.] "Huh?...What's this? I've been chosen for a game? Does this mean I don't have to die right now? Is this my second chance?" *** Evan Lawler—a lonely young lad—lost in a different reality, gets awarded a system that turns his life around. Growing up, Evan has always been weak, and in his world—which was slowly falling apart due to the apocalypse caused by the dreaded Netherfiends—the weak were not acknowledged as useful. After he attains the system, his journey begins: a journey created by the system, where he is forced to complete impossibly cruel trials. "So if I complete a trial I get unimaginable power and if I fail ...I'll face a punishment worse than death?!!" "What the hell? If I knew I was going to end up completing missions this impossible I wont have accepted this damn system!!" But Evan didn't have any choice left. He had already begun the game and he needed to become the strongest and return back to his real world- to his sister, Maggie, who had been lost in the apocalypse. And so, Evan's journey begins! This is my first book. So please give me a chance by reading a few chapters atleast. If it isn't what you're looking for, its okay. But if you are intrigued please support me with your stones as you follow up on the novel. I promise that it'll be worth your while. If you're looking for elves, action, harem, system, thriller and plot twist then this is your book! The first 20 chapters are a build up to the commencement of these genres so please stay tuned. I await your support Gracias!
Esposa · 14.8K Views

DEALMAKERS' VAULT: THE PHANTOM GAMBIT

One point eight quadrillion credits vanished in a heartbeat. In the trading halls of Mars, where fortunes flow through quantum circuits, an impossible entity has awakened. The Phantom-a ghost in the machine that should not exist. As the solar system's most sophisticated financial empire unravels, the immortal AIs of the Syndicate Council fall one by one. The Oracle babbles madness. The Guardian's walls shatter. This is no crash-this is evolution. Ryan Kwan recognizes the signs. Five years ago, his brother Adrian disappeared into an impossible market anomaly, leaving warnings no one heeded. They heed them now. With Mars's financial core in flames and reality buckling, Ryan joins Bell, a rogue coder with a death wish, and Lucia Wen, a corporate strategist hiding dangerous secrets. They must breach the legendary Platinum Vault-humanity's last defense against financial chaos-to confront the Phantom before it rewrites existence itself. But a worse truth awaits: The markets aren't being destroyed. They're being corrected. In a future where reality is just another tradable commodity, the ultimate insider threat has emerged. Part financial thriller, part cosmic horror, part technological nightmare, DEALMAKERS' VAULT explores a world where the line between market manipulation and reality manipulation has vanished. The crash is coming. The code is breaking. And in the quantum depths of the Vault, an intelligence beyond human comprehension prepares the ultimate hostile takeover. Reality is no longer a safe investment.
Umran_Nayani · 1K Views

[BL] Thriller Trainee

Author: Wang Ya Genre: Unlimited Flow, Horror, Supernatural Pesulap Zong Jiu yang sudah tidak bernyawa bertransmigrasi ke dalam novel horor dengan alur cerita yang tak terbatas tentang pertunjukan bertahan hidup, menggantikan umpan meriam yang meninggal secara tragis di babak evaluasi pertama. Pertunjukan ini sangat menarik. Dari puluhan ribu orang, hanya seratus orang yang dapat bertahan hidup, dan posisi c (pesaing terkuat) bahkan dapat memperoleh tiket keinginan universal. Kalau orang lain, mereka mungkin akan ketakutan setengah mati. Tak seorang pun menyangka bahwa Zong Jiu tidak hanya tak kenal takut, tetapi juga menimbulkan kehebohan yang sensasional, tanpa malu-malu memamerkan triknya sepanjang jalan. Setelah tipu muslihatnya berhenti, dan hidupnya dapat dianggap aman dan tenteram, ia berakhir dalam persaingan dengan penjahat besar dalam novel tersebut. Hari ini kau berusaha menyerangku, besok aku akan menyerangmu lagi, bolak-balik, itu cukup menyenangkan, heh. Alhasil, meski hanya main-main, suatu kali mereka terbawa suasana dan benar-benar berakhir tidur bersama. Melihat musuh bebuyutan yang menekannya ke tanah, Zong Jiu dengan malas mengangkat pandangannya. "Jika kau ingin membunuhku, bunuh saja aku, jangan bicara omong kosong." Bahkan saat dalam posisi yang kurang menguntungkan, dia tidak menunjukkan sedikit pun rasa takut, dan malah terus memprovokasinya. Orang itu menggunakan jarinya yang sedingin es untuk menelusuri telinganya, dan gerakan menuju aorta tiba-tiba terhenti. “Sayang sekali. Aku sudah berubah pikiran.” — Dulu dia sangat ingin membunuh Zong Jiu secara pribadi. Setiap hari, dia selalu menyesal karena tidak mencungkil dagingnya, mematahkan lehernya sendiri. Namun setelah orang ini jatuh ke tangannya, keinginan lain yang lebih mendesak tumbuh seperti rumput liar. Dibandingkan menang atau kalah, ia lebih suka melihatnya menangis dan terengah-engah, dengan mata merah, memohon belas kasihan.
Elhafasya · 6.3K Views

The Redemption of Aubrey Blackheart

--- In the rugged expanse of a mythic American West, a woman haunted by the echoes of her violent past confronts the blurred lines between redemption and damnation. After avenging her husband's murder, she finds herself pursued not just by the law, but by supernatural forces that challenge the very fabric of her reality. A fateful encounter with a Wendigo on the desolate plains marks the beginning of her descent into a nightmarish world where her foes are not only external but also lie within the darkest corners of her psyche. As she struggles with the physical scars of her battles and the spiritual wounds of her actions, the protagonist encounters a mysterious tribe that saves her life, only to challenge her soul. The devil, manifesting in visions, offers cryptic dialogues that force her to confront her life choices. His words—a sinister mix of temptation and truth—propel her on a grim dance with destiny, where she must navigate the moral complexities of vengeance, the weight of her sins, and the possibility of forgiveness. "Dance of the Damned" is a psychological thriller set against a supernatural Western backdrop, exploring themes of human nature, redemption, and the fine line between justice and retribution. As the protagonist battles to reclaim her humanity, she learns that the greatest battles are fought within the soul, and every step in this dance could be her last. --- This synopsis aims to capture the essence of the story while intriguing potential readers with its psychological depth and supernatural elements.
Malik_Isaac · 810 Views

London Airplane Crash

*In the Heart of Chaos, a Catastrophe Unfolds... On a fateful day in late summer, the skies above London were filled with the roar of engines and the hum of excitement. Flight 121, a state-of-the-art airliner, was on its final approach to Heathrow Airport, carrying 217 passengers and crew members from the bustling streets of New York to the historic city of London. But in an instant, the tranquility of the morning was shattered. A catastrophic event, one that would change the lives of everyone on board forever, was unfolding. The plane, once a symbol of modern engineering and safety, was now plummeting towards the ground, its fate sealed. As the people of London watched in horror, the plane crashed into the heart of the city, sending debris flying in all directions. The impact was devastating, the destruction catastrophic. The screams of the passengers, the shattering of glass, and the screeching of metal filled the air, creating a scene of utter chaos. In the aftermath of the disaster, questions began to swirl. What had caused the crash? Was it a mechanical failure, a pilot error, or something more sinister? As investigators delved deeper into the wreckage, they uncovered a web of secrets and lies that threatened to upend the very foundations of the aviation industry. "London Airplane Crash" is a gripping thriller that takes you on a heart-pumping journey into the heart of disaster. With its breakneck pace, shocking twists, and unforgettable characters, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing until the very end. So, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. The crash may be over, but the real story is only just beginning...
Elijah_Chikwara · 186 Views

Salem's Rebel

Crazy forbidden love and passion, had driven Lilith out of Salem, the home of witches, the only home she had known for years. Birthing a human in the witches’ world was considered a curse to them because of the legend they believed in, which went like this “when humans came, died witches fame. The watchers intervened, extinguishing both their flames” this led them to believing that humans would be the reason for their downfall and the wiping out of their clan by the watchers. She is banished to live and suffer in the contemporary world amongst the humans whom she was so much drawn to, all the while taking care of her only son. Lilith successfully learns to hide her true identity from the humans, while protecting her son from both enemies within and without. However, being secretive is always considered suspicious anywhere be it humans or witches. Therefore calamity was bound to occur. Will she be able to overcome these hardships? Or will her son become her legacy, her reason to enact revenge upon the witches, for the deathly suffering they both were subjected to? Armaros: “Armaros” meaning curse, the name given to him by the witches after his mother Lilith, had disobeyed the very laws that governed their world. Though at a young age, he couldn't understand why he was mocked for his hair and eye color, he soon grew to understand why and what they stood for. The witches claimed to be the superior race, yet the elders from their clan refused to closely approach him, making him wonder why, after all he was only but a feeble, harmless human. Forces beyond human and witches reality, soon begin unfolding like little rose petals before his eyes, making him question his mother on the true origins of his birth. When he finds out, will he be able to accept this new identity and carry on the burden that drags alongside it? Or will he keep seeking revenge for the shame that was brought by the witches upon his mother, slowly driving him into irredeemable darkness? Or thus will "love”, the reason for his mother's suffering be a firm support to him, helping him lighten the weight of the burden he carries? Excerpt In the contemporary world: The last bell to end the classes for the day rang, and a black haired boy picked up his bag heading outside the school dormitory, while four other students accompanied him as they spoke to each other on their separate ways home. Armaros soon arrived at his destination, looking around, before calling out, “Mother, mother I'm back” but there was no reply so, he went into the kitchen where she was usually always at, either cooking or cleaning. On getting there, the pungent smell of blood welcomed him and he looked below the kitchen counter to see his mother’s throat slit and her eyes staring at him with a hollowness in there. Beside her body lay a letter which read "from your loving….. find out yourself” with a smirking sticker glued beside the letter. *** Female lead will be introduced later in the book. Please feel free to drop reviews on this book and vote if you want. For updates and more information, reach out to author on; Email: justtrouble021@gmail.com Instagram: just_trouble45 Discord: Just_trouble#3566 You can also join our discord server to discuss this book and many more with other readers, when you follow my Instagram page and click on the discord link in my bio.
Just_trouble · 1K Views

Deep Down Your Black Heart

In Deep Down Your Black Heart, step into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and the darkest corners of the human psyche come alive. Inspired by the gripping reality of maladaptive daydreaming, this novel weaves a tale of haunting self-reflection, survival, and the unrelenting pull of power and consequence. Follow Hound, a deeply conflicted man gifted—and cursed—with the ability to glimpse fractured visions of the future. As his transformations ravage his body and psyche, Hound navigates a dystopian world of deceit, betrayal, and survival. Driven by guilt over a horrific act against his closest friend, Hound teeters on the edge of madness, his silver eyes reflecting not just his powers but the unrelenting weight of his past. From the brutal trenches of Rivermirror to the guarded halls of River’s elite, Hound’s journey unfolds amidst chaos, betrayal, and unshakable loyalty to his fractured sense of justice. Encounters with characters like the dangerously playful Argent, whose silver hair is as sharp as her wit, and Emily, a woman caught between privilege and survival, challenge Hound’s morality and force him to confront the truths of his own fractured humanity. Exploring the cost of power, the limits of forgiveness, and the chilling effects of unchecked ambition, Through the Deep Down Your Black Heart is a deeply psychological journey through a dystopian world where every choice ripples with devastating consequences. Perfect for readers of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers, this novel delivers a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to be human when humanity itself hangs in the balance
Royniel_Aning · 14.8K Views
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