A Prayer For The Dying

WSA 2025 entry A man awakens in an unforgiving yet beautiful world. He will face great challenges as he journeys far and wide in search of an answer to his lost memories and the nature of the new world he inhabits. It is a land of great and terrible wonders, yet as grandiose as it seems, it is also a shadow of its former past, filled with ruins of what were once thriving kingdoms. Expect a lonely journey. Will he recover his past? Will he be able to return home? Who knows... *Author here. This is my first novel, hope you enjoy it. Updates for the meantime will be two chapter dumps (5) a week (I know, it's not much, but I like taking my time and providing original, quality content) unless it gets popular, in which case I may increase the scale of the novel, since it's going to be a short read for the meantime. I think you'll like this if you also like Souls games, The Lovecraft Mythos or Made in abyss (In my biased opinion as the author of course) Also, criticism is welcome, I'll make sure to read comments and have them in mind. I think the story will be interesting, but I may lack a bit in grammar since it's my first time writing and its not my native language.

In a world where the sun is slowly dying, humanity survives under the faint glow of Aether Crystals. The dwindling crystals provide light and mining of Aether Crystals is the most important job. Eira (Sunny) Solwyn, an eighteen year old girl from the slums of Eclipsia discovers she is the Last Spark- the prophesied one rumoured to ignite the sun and save the world. Her power comes at a grave cost and her life is in serious danger as a ruthless organisation known as the Shade Collective seek to harness her powers for their own dark purposes.

In a World where blessings mean everything The main character Kai vren Finds himself at the brink of Death. Will he be able to adapt and gain the strength to survive?

His gaze slowly drifted up to her knees, and then her thighs. The soft white skin-it all looked so smooth. She watched him, marveling at how he seemed to memorize every detail of her. It made her feel so warm inside, to know that the sight of her body captivated his attention so much. When his gaze fell upon her pussy, he was taken aback. He cocked his head and met her gaze. She suddenly got self-conscious and sat up. "What? Is there something wrong?" He was staring at her bush, or more precisely. the lack thereof! There was no hair on her mons, just a thin strip of dark curly hair that started just above the hood of her clit, went up three inches, and stopped. He was totally confused. He had never seen any woman that had just a thin strip of hair down there. It was either all over and thick; or, if they were very young, not there yet, or just some fuzz. His head was cocked at an angle and his ears were fully forward, his forehead wrinkled as he tried to figure out why it looked the way it did. She saw his expression was one of confusion, not disgust as she had feared. She relaxed a little.

She is Ellie White, a quiet girl from a humble town who had big dreams. Determined, she applies for an interview at Hunter Fashion Group which is the epitome of all fashion in New York. With her bold design sketches in hand, she sets off to prove herself. Unfortunately for Ellie, her chances of working for Hunter Fashion Group plummet when she spills coffee on the notoriously icy Lucas Hunter, the company’s CEO. Against all odds, Ellie White manages to land the position of Lucas’s assistant. Now, she has been fully submerged into his stubborn and ruthless ways of leading while getting bombarded by high expectations. As she adjusts to the competitive fashion world, Ellie begins to melt the ice surrounding Lucas and in turn, be more vulnerable to the tensions bubbling up between them. However, deeply rooted family secrets, scandals, and constant pressure threaten the bond they desperately try to form. While battles assist beneath dazzling New York charity galas, the quiet moments on the streets transform Ellie and Lucas’s love story into one filled with effortless passion. With so many hearts being put on the line, will they be able to overcome the obstacles standing against them, or will their dreams shatter with the weight of their lives?

"Can you still chase your dreams when the world forces you to stop?" Arya was once a star on the pitch—a national junior high school tournament top scorer, the new hope for Indonesia’s national team. But everything vanished in an instant when his parents forbade him from playing football ever again. His life turned into a dull routine, far from the roaring cheers of the stadium and the scent of fresh grass he longed for. But dreams can’t be caged. In secret, Arya finds a new friend in High School who invites him back to the thrill of street football. Friendship, hidden struggles, and unwavering determination become part of Arya’s journey as he fights against the boundaries that hold him back. Can Arya reclaim his dreams? Or will the restrictions become the final wall that stops his steps? A story about dreams that never stop running, even when their owner falls over and over again. update every monday and thursday

(I'm not good at writing synopsis so please excuse this one even if it's a pain in the ass) deep at the northern side of the globe, a forest where shadows and phantoms reside, was thought to be sealed off by a powerful sorcerer for centuries that passed. strange cases of unusual sightings and accidents started to appear all over various countries. Cyrus vonstien, the second son of the king of Lendorr, one of the prominent and influential countries, puts together a group of odd outcasts to put a stop to this disaster and seal off the forest once again.

Rhea thought she was helping her sister by sacrificing her own freedom but she was proven wrong . she was brutally killed by her own sister and she wished she was never born. An opportunity was given to her to live again but in Isabelle's body and on one condition, GET REVENGE for Isabelle. How will Rhea execute her plans; Isabelle also thought her world was perfect until her fiance left her in their engagement day and her sister killed her. she got an opportunity to reincarnate but in Rhea's body. how will she get revenge for Rhea.

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

Eirik Boris was never the type to accept a deal nor offer quickly, but with the girl in front of him, the riot that’s currently going on in the kingdom, and the rumor of the old king's bloodline, there are just too many things at stake. He looked at her with his eyes full of doubts, knowing very well that not only his life was at stake, but his region, too. But at the same time, if the girl in front of him is who she claimed to be, then a new beginning shall begin in the kingdom. It will be a new dawn of glory, a new turn—around, especially for the commoners. With a sharp blade in her hand, unlike anything Eirick had ever seen, which had a crystal that had a glinting red onyx at its end, the girl stepped into the long, narrow bridge, ready to prove that she was from the bloodline of the old king. “If you fail, I’ll surely deliver you to the king myself.” Eirik made it sound like a warning, and like he was not interested in her at the same time. But deep down, Eirick cared. If this girl turns out to be carrying the blood of the old king, then things will turn around for great. And if not, then he’d gladly deliver her to the king. At least, by doing that, he’d still have to keep his head, his family, and his region. And maybe, just maybe, the king will give him a limited punishment, but not a death sentence. “I won't fail,” Eirick heard her replying without turning, her voice full of uncertainty, though. Eirik held his daughter's hand, leading her back slowly, his armor bearer following, and then the nobles, a hundred of them who had come to watch the so-called girl who claimed to be carrying the blood of the old king venturing to the narrow bridge where she would recover what was left behind by the Old king himself. Before the old king vanished, he had said that only his true bloodline could cross the narrow bridge and retrieve what he had hidden there. Many people had come to attempt it, all of them claiming to be the son or daughter of the old king, and all of them had failed. This girl won't be an exception, at least, that's what they thought, not until the unexpected happened. As usual, the ghost guardian of the bridge, a being forged from magic with extraordinary abilities, emerged from the chasm of the bridge, standing tall and proud in front of the girl with a rapier in his hand. He didn't give the girl a chance to blink; he charged, the sound of metal against metal filling the air, sparkles flying out, and groaning of the two filled the atmosphere, too. And then, when everyone thought the girl would fail like the rest, they noticed her body shimmering, a great aura coming out of her body like a mist, her hair flaring in flame like a ghost rider, but she was not. And then, the blade radiated extra light, before the girl took full transformation herself. She easily bypassed the ghost as he presented his attack, moving with the grace of a leaf dancing in the wind, but in a blur that everyone hardly saw her moving. Before the ghost could wheel to face her, the girl struck him hard at the temple with the hilt of her blade, followed by a kick in the chest, which sent the ghost tumbling down the bridge. Normally, a ghost shouldn't feel attacked or get hit since he's partially invincible, but the girl was not ordinary either. She’s from the lineage of King Saul, making her the rightful heir to the kingdom of Agapanthus, and she just proved that to everyone by defeating an undefeatable foe.

“Congratulations, you have been hired as the personal assistant…” “Really!” Grace exclaimed even before Jace Brandon, the CEO of Brandon Corporations could finish his statement. The growing sparkle in Grace’s eyes did not escape the keen sight of Jace. “To my son,” he completed. “Yes, I’m very much delighted to take up the position of the personal assistant to … your what?!” Grace’s eyes almost popped out of their socket as she completed “son?” listlessly. “You heard me right,” Jace replied coldly as he stared at Grace. “Is that not the same as being employed as your child’s nanny?” Grace asked doubtfully. “If you want to put it that way, yes.” Jace replied nonchalantly. “In other words…” Grace began. “You are officially my son’s nanny, if you accept the offer,” Jace Brandon completed. “If there is nothing else, this interview is officially over.” ********* Grace Fowler, who had always dreamt of becoming a top designer in the biggest designing firm in the country was blacklisted for exposing sensitive company information due to a set up by the ones she trusted the most— her boyfriend and her kid sister. Shattered and battered, she set out for greener pastures in an unknown land and ended up being hired as a nanny to the son of Jace Brandon, the wealthiest billionaire in San Francisco. But the scariest thing was when her job description was gradually amended to not only taking care of the five year old autistic son of the CEO but the widowed CEO himself. What does the future hold for her when suddenly, everything around her begins to change and her past comes calling again with the sudden appearance of her boss’s late wife. Will Grace be able to let go of her past and embrace the joy of fighting for the heart of the man her heart yearns for, or settle for happiness in the arms of Trent, her boss’s cousin, who literally adores the ground Grace walks on?

A Brazilian novel, also published on Wattpad in Brazilian Portuguese. When reading this book, consider also listening to the audiobook — the experience is truly amazing! "Neither the gods, nor the demons, nor fate itself could make me back down. Not when it comes to him... him. I know that, somewhere, deep in your arrogance, you wished to see me. I know you would have preferred to succumb to this desire rather than admit the truth," he paused to gather air in his lungs, "but there is no more room for denial, nor for the pride that separates us. I too waited... and I will wait until the end, if necessary. Because, in the end, it is not fate that rules us, but the choices we make, and I choose you, always." A dethroned prince, on the run after the tragic death of his mother, and a demonic master of incomparable power, who abandoned his sect, find themselves on an unexpected journey. United by a common desire for freedom, the two, from opposite worlds, decide to cross the vast Yunlan empire, facing death at every turn. But what could go wrong when these two beings, so distant in origin, are forced to trust each other? As their lives are constantly at risk, pursued by relentless enemies, they become embroiled in an endless war between the Black Heaven Sect and the White Lotus Demon Sect, both vying for control and peace in the empire. Only one question remains: who will rule the martial arts world? _________________________________ Plagiarism is a Crime! Copyrights and ISBN already registered! According to copyright law, plagiarism is a serious and illegal violation, leading to severe financial consequences.

After killing his closest one, the Elite of Light, the Elite of Darkness is left alone in a shattered world. Once part of the Elite 7, he now walks a path of isolation, haunted by his actions, as the remnants of the elite cling to fading hopes. The scars he bares with the maps of battle won and lost and through the road may bleed him dry, he reaches out yearning to grasp the hand of someone who can carry the future forward. Guided by the sorrow-laden whispers of his fallen friends. A tale of unmatched power, yet powerless to save; a chronicle of lives lost beyond the grasp.

Demons, Witches, Shifting Giant Eagles, Giant Snakes, Mates, Love and Steamy moments in a lake? What wouldn't you see in a period novel that's full of drama and romance? Quinn is the princess of Neather who the demon king, Vincent asks for her love in return for saving her kingdom from war with their neighboring kingdom. She returns to the demon kingdom with him to be his Queen while the witches and faes are after him, and his step mother tries to destroy them both. Quinn faces drama, love, fighting and enemies everywhere together with her King, Vincent. Can she fall in love with him with no consequences? Will their relationship survive as other creatures are against it? Can She survive the drama of a palace or the attacks from his enemies?

They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love. They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love.

He smells blood, and he knows the bear's found him. But now, its time for him to become the hunter and the bear to become the prey. A day in the life of a man whose blood screams for him to become the hunter, and never the prey. A/N: I do not own the cover picture. Please contact me if you own it and do not want it to be used.

Jiang Chengxuan accidentally transmigrated to the immortal cultivation world and accidentally obtained the immortal cultivation heritage. However, his qualifications were really low, and after a hundred years of hard work, he was still unable to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Just when he was discouraged, he came to a mortal city in silence, ready to end his life. That was when he got the long-awaited cheats. Detected that the host has achieved 100 years of immortal cultivation, hereby granting a life extension fruit, which can increase the life expectancy by one year. The next achievement task was now issued. Please complete the quest a hundred times. Complete it to achieve the honor of completing the quest a hundred times and you can get a chance to complete the quest smoothly. Ding! Please complete 100 times of technique practice, and achieve it to obtain a sense of perfection in technique inheritance jade talisman. Please complete 100 times of energy training to enhance the foundation bone. Please complete 100 times of talisman-making achievements... Please complete 100 times of enlightenment achievement... Please complete 100 times of alchemy achievement... Please complete 100 times of poisoning achievement... Please... Unknowingly, when Jiang Chengxuan heard the system's prompt again, he was told that there were no more achievements worthy of him to complete, because his existence itself was already an achievement that could never be surpassed.

vivien has 5 months left to live, with a dying heart she wishes to fulfill her dreams before she dies. "I care for you... but love is something I will never feel" a story of a young woman finding herself and a man with a scarred past

Lynn is both blessed and cursed, a man who walks the razor’s edge between mercy and cruelty. To some, he is a savior. To others, a monster. His choices are unfathomable—spare a murderer, slaughter the innocent, tear one family apart while leaving another untouched. "Must you kill the innocent villagers?" "Why did you save the murderer?" "Why my family and not theirs?" Desperation, fury, grief—people beg for answers, for justice, for fairness. But Lynn only chuckles, his gaze sharp and unyielding, amusement flickering beneath his words. "Why? Because I can. And because it’s interesting this way." He plays with fate as though it were a mere game, weaving chaos and order with the same indifferent hand. But even the most controlled game has unforeseen consequences. And when the world starts pushing back—when his choices come for him—will he still walk the tightrope unshaken? Or will he finally stumble?

To be loved by someone who knows the value of updating and assurance The story is set in Japan with approximately 5,200 yakuza gangs operating throughout japan began to stake their claims to territory leading to the occurs of violent wars. One of the biggest Yakuza gang during this period is the Tokugawa clan led by René Tokugawa. A cold, ruthless powerful Tengu prince killed in his past life reincarnated as a ruthless Mafia Lord with no compassion whatsoever for his enemies. The story takes a bold turn when he rapes a young half breed waitress after being drugged with aphrodisiac by one of his childhood bestfriend Yasuke and his cousin Renji who try to test his endurance by buying the girl from her boss and using her as bait to test René's sexual tolerance. A man with no emotional and sexual attraction to women couldn't resist the girl. Four years later,he runs into her in the middle of a harsh war between The Tokugawa clan and it's rivals but one thing has him in cuckold, He's now a Father and has to bear the responsibility of protecting both mother, child and hiding his true identity from them.A series of events folding into discovery of new feelings, betrayals, death and more unfolds.

I raised the princess, who had met a terrible end, safely to her coming of age ceremony. Now I was going to wish her happiness and retire. “You’re going to leave me after making me like this?” The princess’s reaction is strange. note: this a translation

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A billionaire wants to get married but his fiancée is only bound to him because her father owes him a debt - a debt incurred after the billionaire tricked him. A week before the wedding, the billionaire gives his fiancée a hall pass to justify his own infidelities. She meets a charming playboy and spends the week with him, but just as he falls for her, she disappears. Years later, she returns, but this time, driven by a hidden agenda.

“Love me for a year and when it is all over, you are free to go” Her words, not his. Her words. So why did it feel like her whole world was crashing as the year neared its end? Olivia Baker’s world ended when her fiance cheated on her with her best friend or was it when she found out the man she loved was only using her to get her father’s company? Was it even crazier that she loved him still?

Michael is an 16 year old sophomore who had just recently moved from Florida to Colorado because. His dad has just gotten a new job opportunity which would help their financial situation.His mother had died a year ago which made it hard for Michael and his dad both emotionally and financially. His dad knew that Michael would have a hard time moving but had to take the job in order to create a better life for his son. Now Michael has to adjust to his new life even if he doesn’t want to.

After the crimson meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization plunged into stagnation. From that day onward, people could no longer manufacture rockets, nuclear bombs, airplanes, or cars… The towering pyramid of modern science and civilization crumbled, but the disaster was far from over. The world turned gray as the red meteor descended, like a spectral reflection in a mirror, slowly dragging the civilized world into an abyss of chaos. In this age, human life is as insignificant as dust; In this age, humanity shines like the stars. As the great structure collapsed, some saw a pair of twins standing atop the ruins of civilization, their blood-red eyes shifting between laughter and tears. The curtain of the era slowly rises behind them, and with arms wide open, they whisper softly to the suffering masses— “The show… begins.”