A Stoic Mind And A Bleeding Heart

In a realm where shadows murmur age-old secrets and destiny intricately weaves its delicate tapestry, Mia's quiet existence is suddenly upended when she learns she is not merely an orphan—she is a formidable Fey. Bursting with magical potential, she embarks on a journey into the enchanting yet treacherous Fey realm, a place where beauty masks danger and every corner hides a perilous surprise. In this mystical land, she uncovers a harrowing truth that shatters her sense of self: Drake, the enigmatic and irresistibly charming king of the vampires, is not just her sworn enemy; he is also the one responsible for the death of her parents, and, astonishingly, her destined mate. As shadows creep menacingly and threats lurk behind every enchanted tree, Mia must traverse a labyrinth of betrayal and dark magic, confronting her deepest fears. The weight of her family’s secrets presses heavily on her shoulders, making her journey even more daunting. Yet, amidst the chaos, she feels a powerful and undeniable pull toward Drake, a creature of darkness whose own hidden truths could either offer solace or plunge her into the depths of despair. In *Fated in the Shadows*, the boundary between love and vengeance blurs, entwining Mia's heart in a web of complex emotions. Every decision she makes could spell either her salvation or her downfall. Will she have the courage to embrace the destiny laid out before her, or will the consuming shadows of the past claim her? Step into this mesmerizing tale of romance and suspense, where each heartbeat resounds with the eerie promise of fate, and discover whether love can truly triumph over darkness.

Billy Gardner, known as the King of the West, is an unstoppable warlord who crushes his enemies with the legendary Bloodshadow sword. But just as he secures victory on the battlefield, a voicemail shatters his world. A terrified little girl calls him "Dad", begging for help. Billy dismisses it as a mistake—until a photo reveals the undeniable truth. She is his daughter. And she’s in danger. Fueled by rage and regret, Billy vows to make things right. With his elite forces at his back, he races toward Ozin, ready to annihilate anyone who dares harm his child. On the battlefield, he is a king. But now, he is a father who will stop at nothing to bring his daughter home—alive.

#MYSTERY # TIME TRAVELER # PSYCHOLOGICAL #SCHOOL Shin'ya Kurosawa selalu merasa ada yang salah—déjà vu yang tak wajar, ingatan yang terfragmentasi, dan dunia yang terasa tidak sepenuhnya nyata. Ketika ia mulai mengalami lompatan waktu tanpa kendali, ia menyadari bahwa hidupnya telah diubah berulang kali oleh seseorang di masa lalu. Saat mencari kebenaran, ia menemukan fakta mengerikan: apakah dia benar-benar dirinya sendiri, atau hanya hasil dari manipulasi waktu? Di hadapan pilihan terakhir—mengembalikan segalanya atau menerima realitas yang perlahan menghapus jati dirinya—Shin'ya harus memutuskan: apakah takdir bisa diubah, atau hanya ilusi belaka?

In a distant future, a man is resurrected after seven thousand years, his body rebuilt with machinery and his past reduced to fragmented memories. He is told he’s the first successful resurrection in history—but soon, he realizes the truth. This isn’t the first time. He has died and been brought back over and over, each time losing more of himself. The only thing that feels real is the love he once had for his wife and daughter, long gone with the passage of time. But the ones reviving him refuse to answer the one question that haunts him: why? Trapped in an endless cycle of life and death, manipulated by forces beyond his control, he must face a chilling reality—if he can never truly die, is he still human?

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

"A Promise of the Heart" is a poignant love story set in the picturesque Japanese town of Asahikawa. Raito, a reserved young man who runs a bookshop, meets Aimi, a girl who has moved from Tokyo seeking peace. Their shared love for literature and simple beauty forms the foundation of a deep connection. They experience a growing friendship, falling in love amidst the changing seasons. However, Aimi is called back to Tokyo to care for her sick father, and the couple faces a painful separation. After months of longing, Aimi returns, and they rebuild their life together. They expand Raito’s bookshop to showcase Aimi’s art, and their love story becomes a symbol of hope in the town. Eventually, they marry by the lake where they first met, solidifying their bond. The story concludes with their enduring love becoming a cherished legacy in the town, timeless as the cherry blossoms that bloom each spring.

Ethan Storm, known as "Prince" for his undeniable charm, lives a life of effortless popularity. But his carefully constructed world is shattered when Julie Rinien, a quiet and seemingly harmless classmate, reveals a terrifyingly obsessive side. What begins as a playful encounter quickly escalates into a chilling game of cat and mouse as Julie's possessive love threatens to consume Ethan. Can Ethan escape the clutches of a yandere's affection, or will he become a prisoner of her obsessive desire?

Casmi's life has never taken a 360° like this. The king took one look at her and that was it......... *I won't let you go* He was her anger, She was his placidity, She became fire, He became her water. My Heart ..... She regreted working in the palace. .................................................................. Excerpt... His golden eyes stared into her midnight blue eyes, his strong veiny hands caging her. Stars danced in the sky, the moonlight cast a soft glow on her soft and delicate face. " I love you Senyolyra" He said nibbling her ear. Shivering from the inside and taking in a sharp breath she replied. " I don't love you" He paused in his movements. And continued nibbling her ear sending sparks over her body. " You're still mine" " I am not your property" " But you are still my love" ...

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

After a great war between realms where gods rose and fell and blood flowed like the Nile, the mortal realm is free. 20,000 years have passed and it seems greedy eyes have once again be set on the mortal realm, some came for the ancient remnants of the great war, others want to conquer it all. Chike a young human boy is dragged into the Ascended realm after being caught up in the fight between three ascended beings. It's a whole new world were even the weakest beings could kill you at the slightest chance, where the strong ruled and the weak served. Follow Chike's journey as his fight to return home turns to a fight to protect home. Join as he meets new people both friends and foes as the strings of fate bring him towards a great battlefield where the fate of entire worlds will be decided.

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

The past week had felt like a lifetime of dodging my own feelings. As I sat at the head of the table, I felt the dam about to break, then the door swung open, and my heart lurched. Chris stood there, a storm cloud personified. His expression was unreadable, but one thing was clear: he wasn't smiling. My staffs exchanged glances, their gazes then focusing on me. "Eve," Chris's voice was low. "We need to talk." The room went silent, thick with nervous energy. The unspoken question hung in the air. "Chris," I said, my voice calm despite my pounding heart, "can this wait? We're in the middle of an important meeting." I wanted him to leave, to deal with this later, on my terms. "No, it can't," he said, stepping into the room. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but there was a visible vulnerability that made my own heart ache. "Please excuse us," I told my staffs, who hurriedly packed and left us alone. "You just left. You left after that night with just empty words on a piece of paper and then went out of the country for a whole week, Eve. A whole week." I was surprised to see him so vulnerable, so angry. It was the first time. It was obvious he was hurt, and I knew I was wrong. He stalked towards me, like a predator, and as he got closer, the anger seemed to flicker, replaced by a different intensity. He stopped in front of me, and then, without warning, his arms wrapped around me, pulling me into a tight, desperate embrace. My breath hitched. I went stiff for a moment, surprised by the contact. Then, almost instantly, my arms went around him, clinging to his strong frame. A mix of emotions flooded me: surprise, relief, and an overwhelming need to simply hold him. I breathed in his familiar scent, a comforting aroma that had been haunting my senses for the last week. He held me tightly, as if afraid I'd vanish if he let go, and I didn't resist. I had dreamed of this. He pulled back, his hands on my shoulders, his gaze searching mine with an intensity that made my heart flutter. The anger lingered, but it was mixed with something else. Something softer. "I missed you terribly," he whispered, the words barely audible, but they resonated through me. ------ Eve, a fashion powerhouse ruling the world's runways, needs a fake boyfriend and fast, to appease her matchmaking mother.   Christopher, a charming, secretive, and dangerously attractive heir to the biggest conglomerate in the country. needs a distraction from his father's unwanted marriage plans. Their solution? A temporary romance brokered through a "rent-a-partner" app. What starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly evolves into a sizzling romance, throw in a jealous childhood crush, a clash of powerful families, and a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings, and you've got a recipe for a romance that's as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Will their carefully constructed facade withstand the pressure, or will their fake relationship crumble under the weight of their undeniable, and quite unexpected, love?

The sky wept in crimson. A deep, unnatural red bled across the heavens, drowning Velmoria’s golden sunrise in an eerie, suffocating glow. The air was thick with an unshakable stillness, as if the world itself held its breath. Crowds gathered in the city streets, heads tilted upward in fearful awe at the sight of the blood-red eclipse—a celestial event unseen in Velmoria’s long history. In the heart of the empire, within the grand halls of the Imperial Palace, the echoes of a woman’s anguished cries shattered the silence. The Empress was in labor. Nobles and servants alike stood frozen in the corridors, their hands clenched in prayer, their faces pale with worry. For hours, her screams had filled the palace, each one weaker than the last. The royal physicians worked desperately, but the Empress—Velmoria’s radiant star, beloved by all—was fading. And then, silence. The heavy stillness that followed was more terrifying than her screams. A single cry pierced the air—the wail of a newborn. The moment the child took his first breath, the doors to the birthing chamber burst open, and a cloaked figure stumbled forward—an old seer, his eyes wide with horror. He raised a trembling hand toward the heavens, his voice cracking like brittle parchment. "The sun has bled to mark his birth!" he cried. "He will be the harbinger of ruin—the flames that will consume Velmoria!" His voice carried through the halls, past the nobles, past the gathered guards—out into the city, where the terrified people turned their eyes away from the red eclipse and toward the palace. A prince had been born. A cursed prince.

In the heart of a small Italian town, nestled between rolling vineyards and ancient cobblestone streets, lives Isabella Romano, a young historian with an insatiable curiosity for the past. When she stumbles upon a centuries-old letter hidden in the walls of an abandoned villa, she unknowingly unlocks the door to a love story that defies time itself. As she delves into the mystery, she discovers the tale of Alessandro De Luca, a nobleman from the 18th century who was willing to defy the world for love. When Isabella begins experiencing vivid dreams that transport her into Alessandro’s world, she soon realizes that their fates are intertwined in ways she never imagined. As past and present collide, Isabella must decide whether to embrace the impossible or let history remain unchanged.

The story of a man trying to find a sword that has become part of legend

This is a flashfiction with a taste of comedy about a substitue teacher holding a lecture for a bunch of students. Reading this is necessary if you wish to understand the later upcoming parts of the Heart Ablaze series. Thank you for reading it if you did! And if you didn't... Thanks for taking the time reading its description!

Mercurius Ernesh, the eldest son of the Emperor of this world, Methuselah Ernesh, was a unique figure. His father, the leader of the Ernesh bloodline and the emperor of the world, was so feared that people would get a heart attack just by hearing his name. Mercurius had four brothers, each with an evil mindset and a cruel heart. However, Mercurius was the complete opposite; he had a good and kind heart. This was the reason why his father hated him. Methuselah always wanted his sons to become kings, rule over the world, and instill fear in everyone. Although Mercurius was the eldest brother, he did not love his father and mother because he was always forced to be a warrior. Mercurius disliked fighting and living a royal life by killing others. In the Ernesh family, everyone had amazing magical powers. His father, Methuselah, could control the weather and seas, and each of his brothers had unique and interesting powers. Unfortunately, Mercurius was born without a drop of magic power. This is why his father called him a failed creation and always locked him up in a jail where aggressive magical beasts were kept. Despite this, Mercurius was a kind man who thanked God for everything he had and never blamed God for not giving him any powers. He did not regret a bit that he lacked power. Mercurius was an example of stoicism and pacifism. After he was walking away from home, he wanted to find the gods and make one his wish fulfill,his only wish is that he can Reincarnate in a nation or a country where no war and no slave traders,but unfortunately he died and was reincarnated with a whole new personality. ??after this in the chapter 1

"His voice is... It's so deep...", Lina was immediately captivated by the richness of Romeo's voice when she first met him. Despite his guarded demeanor, which made him seem unapproachable and distant, Lina found herself inexplicably drawn to him. Determined to reach out to him, she persisted in her efforts to break through his exterior and bring him out of his darkness. Through her unwavering support and encouragement, she was finally able to see a glimmer of hope in Romeo's eyes and guide him towards a brighter future. A future filled with his warm smiles and joyous laughter. As she held his hand and made him gain that miraculous smile, she didn't hesitate to walk by his side until the end, and tell him from the bottom of her heart, that "His Voice Penetrated Her Heart."

A mysterious shard has appeared in the multiverse its origin unknown

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

Humans are fickle creatures—pawns in a game far beyond their grasp. They kneel before the heavens, whispering prayers to gods who see them as nothing more than dust. Bei Zui once prayed too. Once begged. Once bled for their mercy. But mercy never came. Now, he no longer asks. He takes. With every life he sacrifices, the heavens tremble beneath his blade, their divine blood staining his hands. He walks a path carved from vengeance, cold and unyielding, until the last god falls and the skies drown in ruin.

In a world where vampires and humans coexist in a fragile balance, Larissa, a struggling young woman, finds herself working as a personal servant in the grand estate of an enigmatic vampire. what begins as a mere employment soon turns into something far more dangerous when she catches the attention of Raphael - A dark haired narcissistic vampire with a possessive nature and a past shrouded in mystery. At first, he treats her as nothing more than a passing amusement, teasing her with his bold remarks and unsettling presence. But as time passes, he begins to crave her company in ways he cannot explain. Meanwhile, Larissa, despite her initial fear, she finds herself drawn to him, unable to resist the pull of his dangerous allure. However, their growing connection awakens something. Binding their fates in an ancient ritual that neither of them saw coming. When Larissa discovers some things about herself that would get her into danger, Raphael becomes both her greatest danger and her only salvation. yet just as she begins to trust him, she overhears him deny his feelings for her. Heartbroken, she vanishes into the night, leaving him to realize- tol late - that he is bound to her in more ways than one. Now, as the dark forces close in and the bond between them pulls at his very soul, Raphael must decide. Will he embrace the love he never believed himself capable of, or wil his own pride doom them both?

Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs mayhem there, undigested,all your life.we must have life-building, man-making, character-making of ideas. We want everything in our life, luxurious life, house, career, spouse, cars ,to get this we need control our turbulent thoughts that are stumbles in your life' and you are aware of it!" To reduce those turbulent thoughts!" We need to put new idea's in our mind. Tame your mind is to train yourself in every situation, focus, on practicing mindfulness techniques like deep breathing, actively observing your thoughts and emotions,reframing sleep, exercising and cultivating holy thoughts, positive mindset,and focus on the present moment to manage your responses.Regularly learn to observe your thoughts without judgement,and allows them to pass without getting caught up in them. Analyze situation from different perceptive to identify potential positive aspects or alternative interpretations. Identify it from having encountered them before and manage with those responses and witness your thoughts and help yourself to focus,gain clarity and develop consistency.

Si Hana Elise Navarro ay isang mahirap na mag aaral ngunit sya ay matalino lagi syang top 1 SA lahat Ng klaseng pinapasukan nya ngunit Meron syang nakatagong secreto na Sya ay isang mahirap ikinahihiya nya Ito Kaya namn SA school nila nag papanggap syang mayaman Kasi Naman ang mga tao Sa panahon na yon ay binubully ang mahihirap at kapag mahirap ka walang makikipagkaibigan syo ngunit nung isang araw may isang nakaalam na sya pala ay mahirap at agad naman nya Itong pinagkalat at simula non lagi na syang binubully nakatakas lng sya dahil SA family problems nila Kaya lumipat sya SA ibang school dto nya makikilala si Jemin Alexander Cruz ang top 1 SA school na nilipatan nya ngunit nung nag aral si hana dto naging top 2 na lng si jemin Kaya gagawin lahat NI Jemin para mabawi ang top 1 nya kaya naman araw araw nyang binubully si hana pero habang tumatagal na huhulog na ang loob ni Jemin kay Hana..

Arel is a 17-year-old who is deeply conflicted with both a love and hatred for God. His love for God surpasses everything, even human relationships, yet it causes him immense pain. Arel feels the need to communicate with God, to confess his love and his struggles, but no response ever comes. This silence from God creates a profound emptiness within him.