The Last Of Us Joel Oc

Huh… how long has it been? I’ve forgotten who I am. After those monsters invaded from nowhere, there was no one left to fight. Some people gained special abilities like me, but they all died. It’s been 200 years—I’m the last survivor of humanity. I’ve killed countless monsters in my life. Beasts, dragons, even the Dragon King. I’ve been fighting like a dog for eternity, the only human left in this world. But there’s one thing humans can never overcome—emotion. In the end, lost in despair… I killed myself.

“When the world began to unravel, it wasn’t the monsters outside they feared but what was already growing inside them.”

* * _______________Description________________ Anthony Robinson, a humble and hard-working cook, finds himself entangled in the clutches of a notorious mafia family. His ex-girlfriend, with whom he lives, not only cheats on him but also abandons him to deal with her children. She doesn't even bother to hide her indiscretions while they share a home, spending her days with the mafia boss Alexander's enforcer. To make matters worse, Anthony's true love has broken up with him because he couldn't meet her expectations and failed to improve their relationship. He even squandered his second chance at life, neglecting their son Nick and letting go of the happy family they once had. Now, his mental health is deteriorating, and his passive nature and laziness prevent him from finding any happiness or seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. One fateful day, Anthony wakes up to the harsh reality of being a disposable pawn. He finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun held by someone he once trusted-a person who epitomizes betrayal. Will he survive this dangerous predicament and reclaim his life? *______________________Description______________*_*_______________________*

Lior, a 17-year-old cartographer, is known as "The Eye of the Real," a gift and a curse that allows him to perceive fissures in the fabric of existence. Abandoned at the age of seven by his own family—the "Protectors of Light"—in the Whispering Wastelands, Mael (his birth name, now almost forgotten) was stigmatized by a strange spiral mark on his palm, the manifestation of his connection to the Void. His abandonment was a forced sacrifice due to a forbidden experiment by the Arcons—mage-engineers who control the weave of reality—that fractured the veil between planes. Lior, marked to "seal" these fractures, became trapped on the edges of existence, disconnected from the normal flow of mortals. Armed with the Memory Quill, a stylograph whose inkwell contains ether ink, Lior navigates the fractured realms. With each stroke, the quill allows him to draw reality paths to teleport through cracks and to make his drawings gain temporary consistency. However, each use comes with a devastating price: Lior "forgets" fragments of his own life—memories of his family and his dreams—a sacrifice that pains him more than nothingness itself. His internal conflict centers on this painful paradox: he must sacrifice his past to save reality, but fears losing himself in the process. His mission is clear and desperate: the nothingness, a primordial force that feeds on dissolution, is consuming the realms at an alarming rate. To stop this collapse, Lior must infiltrate the Wandering Tower, a flying fortress of the Arcons that peregrinates over the fractured realms. His objective is to steal the Heart of the Real, a living crystal that anchors and sustains all existence. In his journey, Lior faces the Ethereal Guardians, manifestations of the Void that pursue those who dare to defy nothingness. His ability as "The Eye of the Real" allows him to evade them and manipulate his own perception to survive. As he progresses, Lior discovers that the one responsible for the initial fracture is the Archicar, a renegade mage-engineer who now seeks to extract the Heart of the Real to rewrite reality in his image, creating a new order under his control. The infiltration of the Wandering Tower is a test of ingenuity and sacrifice. Lior must navigate the Arcons' arcane defenses, confront their creations, and finally, confront the Archicar. During this confrontation, Lior is forced to use the Memory Quill in increasingly extreme ways, losing crucial memories and battling the Song of the Void, the constant hum of nothingness that threatens to consume his mind. In the climax, Lior must make a heartbreaking decision: will he sacrifice his last cherished memory to gain the power needed to stop the Archicar and restore the Heart of the Real? The battle is not only for the existence of the realms but for Lior's own identity. In the end, he manages to stop the Archicar and stabilize the Heart of the Real, but the price is immense. Reality begins to heal, the cracks slowly close, and the fractured realms find a new balance. Lior, now a true "guardian of the real," has saved existence, but his mind is a blurred canvas of lost memories. However, the scar on his palm, his connection to the Void, is no longer a stigma of abandonment, but a symbol of his sacrifice and purpose. He has found new meaning in his existence in protecting the realms, accepting that, although abandoned by his past, he has forged a future for all. His journey as the last guardian continues, navigating the edges of reality, always vigilant against the threat of the Void.

Follow the incredible journey of Alex Hayes, from his beginnings as a captivating teen actor in the early 1980s to becoming the greatest, most recognizable movie star the world has ever seen. In a Hollywood timeline reimagined without icons Tom Cruise & Brad Pitt, Alex rises to dominate the silver screen. Watch as this nearly flawless hero conquers the industry, starring in beloved 80s teen classics and explosive 90s blockbusters, all while navigating fame and dating some of the most glamorous stars of the era. This is a story for readers who love Hollywood tales, legendary careers built from scratch, and seeing a hero achieve ultimate success. If that sounds like your kind of read, dive into the legend of Alex Hayes. (Note: The story's heroine is on book cover.)

Josh Kathiwap never expected his first big case to land him in a janitor’s uniform….undercover in one of the country’s most elite companies. His mission? Get close to the billionaire heir suspected of running a drug empire. But he’s already failed step one. Because Tai Sukhum isn’t just the target. He’s the stranger Josh slept with the night before. Tai remembers. But Josh doesn’t. While Tai grows obsessed , watching his every move.... Josh sees only one path forward: get close, gain his trust, find the evidence, and bring him down …. even if it means playing a game of seduction and deceit. Tai wants Josh. Josh wants the truth. When fake emotions start to feel real… When lines blur between betrayal and desire… Who’s really playing who? Will Josh be the one to expose Tai? Or will he be the one broken?

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.

In a decaying future where reality is held together by ancient, invisible threads, the world relies on a mysterious force known as the Loom to maintain the Laws of existence. Every cycle, thousands are Chosen—dragged into the Vestige Layer, a fragmented nightmare realm where survival unlocks power and the Laws of the universe become weapons. But when Cael Ren, a street-born orphan from the industrial underbelly of New Kaelstrom, is Called, something goes wrong. The Loom tries to erase him. Instead, it fractures. Marked by a cracked crescent sigil and denied a Law, Cael awakens in the Vestige not as a Chosen, but as something unwritten—Threadless. His presence distorts the rules, defies the system, and draws the attention of forgotten horrors that remember a time before the Loom existed. Now, hunted by Lawbound abominations, distrusted by survivors, and stalked by an ancient presence whispering through his blood, Cael must unravel the secrets of his own origin—and the truth behind the so-called “Last Law” that even the gods tried to forget. Because the Loom is failing. And the last thread might be him.

Ava Mitchell returns to New York after a year in hiding following the tragic death of her fiancé, Ben Carter, in a Times Square accident. Her life has never been the same. But when Ava sees a man who looks exactly like Ben, her beliefs begin to crumble. Could Ben still be alive? Or is there a much bigger secret waiting to be uncovered? In her search for answers, Ava is pulled into a world of disguises, betrayal, and deadly conspiracies. Amid the chaos of New York City, Ava must choose: pursue the love she lost, or save herself from the danger closing in.

**Nuella and Daniel's Journey: A Love That Endured** In a moment laced with emotion and dreams, Daniel proposed — and Nuella said yes. What began as a promise between two hearts quickly blossomed into a love story filled with hope, laughter, and the quiet thrill of planning a future together. But love, even at its purest, does not walk an easy path. As time passed, challenges crept in — whispered doubts, outside interference, and the unspoken wounds that slowly widened the space between them. What once felt unbreakable began to fray, and soon, Nuella and Daniel found themselves on opposite ends of a story they had written together. In the silence that followed their separation, the echoes of their love remained. Through reflection, forgiveness, and a determination to understand rather than walk away, they found their way back to each other — not as the same people, but as stronger, wiser versions of themselves. Their reconciliation was not a return to the past but a leap forward into a future forged through truth, growth, and grace. *Nuella and Daniel’s journey is a testament to love’s resilience — how even when tested by pain and threatened by forces beyond their control, a genuine connection can endure. But as new faces and deeper trials begin to stir, will their love remain strong enough to survive the storm ahead?*

They were once enemies two hearts tangled in ambition, betrayal, and a kiss that changed everything. Aria Monroe built her walls high after Kai Mercer shattered her trust and walked away like she never mattered. Now, three years later, fate throws them into the same high-powered creative firm, forcing her to face the man who still knows how to undo her with a glance. But Kai isn’t the same man who left. Haunted by the past and desperate for redemption, Kai wants more than forgiveness, he wants her. Body, mind, and everything in between. The closer they get, the harder it becomes to resist what still burns between them… until one kiss reignites a fire neither of them can contain. As old secrets stir and new temptations arise, Aria is offered the chance to leave it all behind a dream promotion in Paris, far away from Kai… and the danger of falling all over again. But Brielle has her own motives. And the memory that binds Aria and Kai could be the very thing that rips them apart. In a world of second chances, seductive revenge, and unforgettable passion, Aria must decide: protect her heart… or risk it all for the one man she swore she’d never love again.

Not every love story has two hearts in it. Some are written by one, while the other doesn’t even turn the page. "Half of Us" is a collection of poetry for the ones who loved alone. For those who stayed when they should’ve left. For the ones who gave everything and got silence back. For the hearts that held on, even when they were the only ones holding. These poems are not about perfect love. They’re about the kind that aches quietly, smiles through pain, and writes verses in the dark for someone who’ll never read them. If you've ever been almost chosen, almost loved, almost enough— this book is for you.

Zane, a lone swordsman from the slums, encounters a mysterious woman in a hidden realm. After this encounter, the stakes are set—gods stir, monsters awaken, and ancient secrets unravel. Hunted and unsure of his destiny, Zane must uncover the truth behind the revelation he never asked for… and the woman who gave it to him.

When renowned forensic linguist Aanya Roy is called in to decode a series of mysterious letters written in a forgotten language, she steps into a case that feels eerily familiar. The words are strange, poetic — and somehow seem to echo with fragments of her past. Working alongside the quiet and guarded Inspector Karan Malhotra, Aanya finds herself drawn into a web of hidden codes, buried memories, and secrets that refuse to stay silent. As the investigation deepens, so does her entanglement — not just with the case, but with the man assigned to protect it. But some scripts aren’t meant to be read. And some truths weren’t meant to be found. The Shadows Beneath Us is a gripping and lyrical romance thriller that explores how trauma speaks in silence, how love can unravel in layers, and how the past always leaves something written between the lines.

In the deepest cavern below the world, the Blackbaast holds many Noble Houses. For Artemis of the Lunastre Family, Nobility is more of a curse than a blessing. If he weren't from such a prominent House, he could easily obscure his defect. He would have no need to keep the Spirit he contracted with a secret, and he certainly wouldn't have to fight for his own survival, spirited to a strange city of monsters by the whims of Fate. This is the story of many figures who are puzzle pieces of an inevitability, something long-fated, mysteries that scream their threats to emerge from their abyssal cavern. Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper. This is the tale of a Crownless Prince, of the Last of Lords. [+++] Cover by @lqbtae.

Hey, lovely readers Welcome to The soundtrack of us, a story that’s been quietly growing in my heart for a while now. It’s about two souls who meet in the most unexpected way—a world-famous singer drowning in noise, and a quiet girl from a quiet town who doesn’t want anything from him… This isn’t your squeaky-clean fangirl fantasy. Oh no. This is a slow, lingering burn. A connection so raw, it slips under your skin before you know it. Their messages? Feel like confessions. Their silence? Feels like tension. Their friendship? Let’s just say it’s not going to stay just that for long. So buckle up, hold your breath, and don’t blame me if you start smiling at your phone like a fool Let me know how deep the butterflies hit - Vera Roy

everyday when maliah went home after school hours, she would always see a man who seemed to be stalking her and say nothing while following her til she reaches the doorstep of her house, until one day she had enough and decided to confront him, little did she know that what she sees in him is more than what meet the eye......... @alishawalker2022

Long gone was the age of the gods… Long gone are those tales that lived through time and defied fate itself… Olympus has fallen, and the pantheon crumbled, like a temple with no pillars or a home that no longer served its purpose. The last ballad has been sung, and glory withered like a dying flower on the incoming winter. Fire, ash, and blood reigned supreme when the secret was revealed. The vulture and the owl—two opposites, the different sides of the same coin, rivals who defied the common status quo of “once an enemy, will always be enemies.” But what if love all of a sudden came at them? Piercing through their souls that even the goddess of love’s prowess could never fathom such a circumstance. The war and wisdom—the deities who were deemed too similar yet too different at the same time. What if those stories about them were nothing more than figments of a mortal’s imagination? What if the character was no more—the loathing gone, and what remained was an unexpected understanding towards each other? Ares and Athena—what if something sparked between them and defied the order of Olympus?

A spark that keeps burning

What if the moment you almost gave up became the moment someone gave you a reason to stay? Iraaya carries scars no one sees, hiding behind words and silence. Ehan lost everything in an instant, drifting through life without purpose. On a cold evening by the river, two broken souls collide-one leaps into the water to save a stranger, the other finds himself pulled back from the edge. Sometimes, healing begins in the most unexpected places. *The Bridge Between Us* is a story of pain, courage, and the fragile hope that love can heal even the deepest wounds.

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

Eric Harrison is a man of precision—a pastry chef with a cold edge, respected in every room he enters. Sarah is quiet, guarded, and never meant to be on his radar. But once he sees her, he can’t look away. Something about her silence unsettles him. Something about his attention terrifies her. But pasts have a way of catching up. And when buried truths surface, even the sweetest beginnings can end in ruin. What do you do when the truth can ruin everything? And what if love is the only thing you can’t protect?

The girl named Anaya, a quiet 18-year old university student in Hyderabad, who has never believed in love. surrounded by friends who drift in and out of relationships, she keeps her heart guarded, afraid of being left behind. the fear of abandonment clings to her so tightly that even the idea of love feels terrifying. but one day, she decided to love later it turns misunderstanding which is broke her heart even deeply. later, overwhelmed by loneliness and the ache of longing, she makes a bold choice that if love in real life is too painful, I'll choose someone from my imagination. then she choose a Chinese actor named Yu Chen, who she often sees in dramas and he becomes her quiet escape, and she decides to fall in love with him. not for who he is, but for how his acting, singing makes her feel, safe, distant, unreachable. she knows it hurts. she knows this kind of love is lonely too. but she lets herself fall. on countless nights, she pours her emotions into the sky, whispering to the moon, hoping somehow he might hear her silent confessions. in her sorrow, she begins to write stories filled with feelings she could never speak. under a secret penname, her words travel far, touching lives and earning her quiet fame. her success finally brings her the chance to go to Beijing, the place where he lives. And now the real love story begins... of how she crossed borders, not just between countries, but between fear and courage. of how she learned that even the most distant dreams can begin to bloom when you believe in yourself. and how, through every heartbreak, every whispered prayer under the moonlight... she didn't just find him... she found herself... and in the quiet melody of her heart, she was finally... loved back. can she...

"Sometimes the ones we fight hardest with... are the ones our hearts fight hardest for." In Pages of Us, Roxy, a fierce, stubborn, and a little too loud—spends her teenage years wrapped in rivalries, heartbreaks, and the kind of friendships that bruise and heal in equal measure. Now a grown woman and a writer, Roxy pens down her story before marrying the love of her life. She begins to tell the story of how it all began—of six broken kids, tangled hearts, and one unforgettable journey to find out what it really means to love someone. A coming-of-age story about love that grows in the unlikeliest places.