Watching It

In the heart of the Old Era, rising religions and cults clash in an unrelenting struggle for power, while the ancient force of magic wanes. The Ascended Ones—enigmatic and power-hungry—extend their influence deep into the lands of Yylagdris, seeking followers and territories for purposes shrouded in mystery. A new era has dawned with the rise of Beast Taming, a practice once limited to mages who bonded with Familiars. Now, it has become a prestigious profession, promising wealth and wonder to those who master its mysteries. The younger generation is divided: many dream of becoming Paladins, enforcers of the Ascended Ones' will. Others yearn to be Beast Tamers, uncovering the profound secrets of this evolving art. Yet, a third faction clings to the olden ways, refusing to abandon ancient traditions. Amid this turmoil, one pacifist dares to dream of changing the world—not through violence, but by ending the cycle of war and ambition. Yet, in a world consumed by conflict and conquest, where can such a dreamer find their place? ************************************* Rising Star II entry

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In the snow-kissed town of Evergreen, heartbroken Eliza Harper finds love in the unlikeliest of places. When Finn, a charming stranger, accidentally hits her with a snowball, their connection sparks a winter wonderland romance. As they explore the picturesque town, laughter and adventure reignite Eliza's passion for life. But with Finn's departure looming, they must confront the reality of their long-distance relationship. Will Eliza risk her heart again, or will fear hold her back? Dive into this enchanting tale of love, vulnerability, and the promise of spring, where the seasons of life mirror the ebbs and flows of the heart."

mystery Island

Welcome to the world of Ava and Ethan, two people who, despite their brilliant professional accomplishments, are utterly baffled by the modern complexities of dating. Overwhelmed by the relentless pressure from their well-meaning-yet undeniably meddling-families, they devise a bold, if slightly reckless, solution: a sham relationship. This is not your average rom-com plot; there is so much more to this. Ava is a driven marketing executive who happens to be fiercely independent and in control. Ethan, on the other hand, is a successful entrepreneur who prides himself on being sharp-witted and a strategic thinker. Their plan, perfectly planned with strategic social media posts and strategically scheduled "dates," is at first without flaw. But as they navigate awkward family dinners, increasingly elaborate lies, and the unexpected consequences of their charade, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. That perfectly built world of Ava and Ethan gets threatened the moment Ava's charming yet manipulative ex-boyfriend and Ethan's ambitious, cutthroat business rival appear. The situation is further made precarious by adding intrigue and conflict to an already delicate situation. This novel covers the modern relationship intricacies, including family pressures, societal expectations, and struggles in balancing personal desire with professional ambitions. It's a self-discovery story, vulnerable, and those surprising ways love finds us when we try hardest to avoid it. Get ready for a whirlwind romance that is full of wisecracks, heartwarming moments, and undeniable chemistry between two people who are determined to take their lives into their own hands-even if that means muddling through a minefield of artfully construed lies and unexpected truths. Get ready to root for Ava and Ethan as they go on a journey of self-discovery.unexpected romance, and the hilarious chaos that ensues when a well-intentioned plan goes spectacularly awry.

Sein and Rein woke up just to find themselves in a prison. Trying hard a savior came to their rescue and get them put of there. When they stepped outside the first thing they notice is that this was not the same world they once lived in. They found themselves in a vast uncover mysterious world. Stranding on a forest they tried to stay alive with but fate were not so kind to them, they were chased by a forest bear. They were injured and barely ran away just when they thought they'll die a nice man carried them to his house and treat their wound with the help of his maid. They suffer a great impact but manage to survive. The village decided to make them a cabin in the forest as a house for them. They both adapt to the new world faster then they expect and now is 10 years old. Whatever happened now it's a journey. This is my first novel so please be kind to me.

Paavna is your average Chennai girl: middle-class, top scorer in everything except English, and a part-time life coach for her two chaos-machine brothers. Her life is simple, predictable, and occasionally interrupted by bus conductors yelling, “Oru ticket thara ma!” But even in her sea of struggles, she holds on to one secret: a hopeless crush on her classmate Aadav since first standard. Why? No idea. It’s not like he handed her a crayon or something. It just...happened. Aadav, on the other hand, is living proof that money can’t buy happiness—or therapy. Abandoned by his parents for their shiny new families, he’s been stuck with an empty mansion, two nerdy besties, and a reputation for being too cool to care. Except, he does care—especially about a certain girl who refuses to crumble under the weight of life, unlike him. But his pride won’t let him admit he likes her, so he hides it the way all boys do: by pretending she doesn’t exist. When they finally get around to addressing the awkwardness between them, it becomes clear that their feelings have always been there—buried under layers of misunderstandings. Paavna: "You know, for someone who’s so smart, you’re really bad at this ‘love’ thing." Aadav: "And for someone who aces everything, you’re really bad at reading signals." Paavna: "Signals? What signals? I’m just waiting for you to say something sensible for once!"

the story of seven young teenagers and their absolute animosity for each other proceeds as the representative of all highschool education invites the countries prodogies to compete for best school and ultimately the best prodigy as we follow the origins of our protagonist and their struggles to win among the countries best from unforseen relationships to near death experiences. The seven calamities discover their true potential and also a family linking mystery that either leads to freedom or death, will they survive from highschool to adulthood?

“I died” “ I Jeremy Auns an ordinary office worker find myself in a very perculiar situation: stuck in a white void after dying with a stabbing pain in my head. All i remember is the memory of a magnificient old pocket watch given to me by a mysterious old man." Jeremy rolled his eyes as he held the pocket watch in his hand. 'What kind of old-fashioned crap is this?' he muttered. 'Does the old fart think I'm some kind of time traveller or something?' Little did he know, a single click of the button would send him on a wild ride to a whole new world, leaving his skepticism and rudeness behind. (Auns - “ Fuck, you know what, since you already read till here why don’t you just read till the end”) Read more to know what happen to Jeremy Auns. What kind of adventure are await for him?

This is my first time writing a novel so please bear with me. If you like dark novels with somewhat op mc, and a villain mc that's selfish.

Imagine waking up after a year-long slumber, only to find your own life a blank slate. Carl, drift in a sea of forgotten memories, a stranger to your own past. But then, he meet Mia, a girl who sparks a flicker of something familiar within him. As he investigate the world, a chilling sensation creeps in. It's like an unseen camera constantly trained on you, making you feel watched, judged. The whispers start, the cryptic glances, and the unsettling feeling that you're being followed. As days turn into weeks, fragmented memories begin to surface, like pieces of a shattered puzzle. You uncover a trail of clues, a string of whispers, and a stack of old newspapers that shouldn't even exist. The more you piece together, the more you realize you're not just chasing your past, but secrets from the government where important information that related to him has been keep.

Sophie and James, are trapped in a gang-controlled neighborhood. While James endures daily harassment and intimidation, Sophie decides to protect her husband, so she confronts Trey, the gang's charismatic and ruthless leader. Trey offers Sophie a Job for James's safety-but at a price she never expected. As Sophie steps deeper into Trey's dangerous world, she discovers that his intentions go far beyond what she imagined. Torn between loyalty to James and an irresistible pull toward Trey, Sophie faces a choice that could change everything.

This is the story of an ordinary person how by fortune or misfortune is accidently(forced by unseen circumstances(not really just the PLOT))reincarnated with his past life memory and with this just by being ruthless, when needed, and bluffing, lying, scheming, outsmarting and the misunderstanding of others, makes it to the Peak and become one of the strongest.

"For the next 90 days, i want you to love me" ~~~ Soreen Lee, main vocalist of a popular girl band she had it all, the figure, beauty, fame, money but she lacks what she craves the most- a complete home. Raised in a single family Soreen always wanted to experience what it was like to have a complete family. When she meets the young clueless Ezekiel Kang something draws her to the seemingly innocent soul. She proposes a deal that would benefit both of them, life seemed to be going smoothly like a bed of roses but what happens when a thorn is back and when Soreen realizes that Ezekiel's identity is more complicated that she thought. Trouble arises when family feud is added to the mix. Feeling blossom as thorns prick flesh. 90 days husband: fake it till you make it. ~~~ Extract: Soreen looked at the silent apartment thinking of how 90 days passed like a flash of light and she was once again on her own That night she should have stopped him, held him back said she loved him she should have! "You regret it not don't you?" Turning a gasp escaped her lips, "Ezekiel..." {Its HE}

James Heart, your normal average teenager lived his entire life in a quiet, peaceful town where nothing out of the ordinary ever happened. That is, until one day when his friend, David, approached him about a rumor. "There are rumors about a new mysterious organization in town who are seemingly causing trouble by committing crimes. No one even knows if the organization or gang even exists since there's no trace of them anywhere and the police can't pinpoint how or why the crimes are being committed". James' and his friends' world gets turned upside down one day when they seemingly receive strange letters in their mail, under the assumption they are from the "boss" of this so-called organization. More and more evidence began to pile up that there's something strange going on in town. James, David and James' girlfriend, Vanessa, now dealing with an unknown organization with unknown origins, lives are potentially in danger, and no one has any idea who is friend or foe. Now juggling between their ordinary school life, they also have to unravel the mystery behind this organization before it's too late.

Raghav inherent his grandmother's bookstore, he found a secret room which have magical book which lead into new realms. so hop into there adventure

Megha was living a peacefull life with her boyfriend Krish until his death which shattered her world. Not for too long, when she met Abhishek she was again in love. What if after her marriage she finds out that Krish and Abhishek are one and same?

Li Che, after being reincarnated, lived an ordinary life for nineteen years before resigning himself to his fate, marrying, having children, and working hard to support his family. But the moment his daughter was born... His once ordinary life became extraordinary due to his daughter's blessings. ... Daughter is born safely, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Immortal Artisan] Daughter turns one, safe and sound, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Dragon Elephant Vajra] Daughter turns two, healthy and disease-free, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Pristine Heart] Daughter turns three, lively and clever, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Chess Master] Daughter turns four, five, six... ... Li Che discovers that with each passing year of his daughter's life, he can condense a Dao Fruit to bless himself. From then on, Li Che had a simple and unadorned wish. One Dao Fruit per year, quietly guarding eternal life. A father only wishes... To start from a warm and cozy family, calmly protecting his daughter's immortality. Silently accumulating countless Dao Fruits. From this point on, he cultivates and refines his spirit, becoming invincible in the world.

"Mara, come back! Somebody please stop her!" He shouted as he watched her run on the tarmacked surface of the road with her bare feet. The road was always busy but today there weren't as many cars. Jiren looked to the left side of the road, but he didn't see any car coming. He quickly ran up to cross to the other side but before he reached, he heard tyres screeching. At least that's all he could remember. Officer Palmer sat beside him, taking notes of his words, but he didn't say much. He also saw a girl, maybe a woman, sitting on a chair beside his bed. She was caressing his hair but he had no idea who she was. He was in a lot of pain, he passed out again.

In the shadowed city of Nyx, where ancient mysteries slumber and whispers of dark realms echo through the alleys, the young inspector Elior bears a unique curse: the Mark, a symbol binding him to the realm of Myrmidia—a place where shadows hold power and whispers breed nightmares. Bound by an ancient pact, Elior belongs to the ranks of the "Tethered," those who exist between worlds, capable of wielding Myrmidia's otherworldly forces but forever at risk of losing themselves to the darkness. When a string of strange disappearances stirs the city, Elior finds himself on the trail of a looming, unseen adversary who wields powers disturbingly familiar to his own. Haunted by phantasms and drawn ever closer to Myrmidia’s seductive call, Elior must venture deeper into the city’s mysteries, navigating secrets that lead back to his own ancestors, guardians of the original pact. Yet, the more he uncovers, the closer he drifts to losing his soul entirely to the very shadows he controls. In a world where night-watchers, bell-strikers, and patrolling guardians face unseen horrors each night, Elior must decide: Will he uphold his oath to protect Nyx, or surrender to the vast, untamed powers within himself and become a legend of the shadows he has sworn to contain?

When helping the heroes saving the world I was betrayed by them. What did I ever do to the world that make them think that I was an obstacle to save the world. After all I did to bring numerous benefits, helping in the dark times and trusting each other backs when facing the enemies. So why did I do wrong? Why now they're showing this to me now. After that I found myself travel back in time, after remembering my previous life experience I stop trying to save the world and stop helping them . I cannot deny my experience in the previous life, I will improve so that my family doesn't die while making an escaped from my previous fate. So future heroes when you try protecting the world from destruction don't expect me lending you my hand in darkness. After all their are supposed to be the pillars of the world. The only problem is why they're seeking me? I need to hide so that I can avoid them and doesn't involve me in their quest to saving the world.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!

Your typical boy meets girl love story...if the boy was a highly trained super soldier and the girl was a target he was hired to kill. Six knew there was something different about Claire Conway the moment he laid eyes on her but he never would have guessed how she would turn his entire world upside down! *Cover art by polkadottedscrunchie*

Brandon, a low-key yet superrich individual, undergoes a transformative experience, becoming a man with a chip serving as his heart, limited to a lifespan of only 98% battery capacity. Destiny unexpectedly unites him with Sienna, his rival girl, as they share a common goal. The catch, however, is that Brandon cannot physically touch Sienna, as her proximity risks depleting his limited battery power. Despite this challenge, as they navigate through various twists and turns together, a burgeoning love between them emerges. Now faced with the ultimate obstacle, they must find a way to overcome this unique predicament, holding onto the belief that love can indeed conquer all.