In The Bleak Midwinter

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

Agma Gwabuha was a delinquent all his life. Always violent, he got a job that coincided with it, this job appeared right before the apocalypse, just like everyone else’s job. But he learned he was unique, he was able to evolve his job as a demon prince to become an even higher rank of demon. How will he handle his new power? Will he survive the apocalypse? read to find out

[The Genius in the Game] A young Japanese prodigy, obsessed with academics and entirely unfamiliar with games or RPGs, suddenly finds himself transported to a mysterious, game-like world. With a system interface at his disposal, he must learn to navigate this new reality, where his intellect and knowledge from his previous life become his greatest strengths. As he journeys through this magical world, he forms deep connections with those he meets, particularly a lonely warrior who becomes his close companion. Together, they face formidable challenges, from battling dangerous creatures to solving ancient puzzles, all while the system continues to guide and empower him. Determined to learn more about this world, he decides to enter an academy in a distant kingdom, where his intelligence sets him apart from other candidates. Despite his lack of familiarity with the world’s customs and history, he quickly adapts, using his unique perspective to overcome obstacles and build relationships. As he uncovers the secrets of this world, he strives to become a true hero, using his genius mind to change his fate and the fate of those around him.

As a struggling, broke, orphaned college student, Lilly needed all the funds she could get to survive. Lilly jumped at the chance when she found an offer online to work as a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery that paid enough to cover one month's rent just for one night of work. However, on her first night there, she realized she might have bitten off more than she could chew. So much for being a 'companion for the dead'. The man who sat on top of the tombstone looked very much alive! And he looked very much like the person who should be buried six feet under!

Prologue In the blink of an eye, the world as we knew it, vanished. It first began with people turning into zombies, which spiralled down into chaos; People began fighting one another, they began exploiting themselves, brothers betrayed their sibling, wives killed their husbands, men butchered themselves, women offered theirs, friends became enemies as gangs became warlords. Soon, cannibalism became a norm as the government went silent. But that wasn’t the beginning; it was merely the start to the end. The zombies grew and multplied and coveredd every it weent like a plague, cities and towns crumbled as the rural areas got flooded. Everything began too change - some say for the good of nature and some say for the worse of mankind- but they.... People were not the same, and our reality, and society became scattered. Even with all the science and development, nothing cpould stop what was happening. Catastrophe after catastrophe it all became hell....

The main character of our story "Johan Das" returns to his village after 15 years, and finds everything has changed there. One night "Johann Das" discovers some terrible truth that destroys his entire childhood, faith and love. please enjoy my novel and support me ❣️

22 thousand in the future humankind has Earth has grown to be an empire spanning across dozens of star systems 6 great houses now govern The Empire the Nova Imperia what does the future hold in store how will the m.c evolve and grow what threats lay waiting for the Main Cast Read and enjoy In the Starz

She can hear her, she's there, her long salt and pepper hair packed in a bun atop her head, with her forest green-eyes staring straight at her, she can hear her, she's smiling, she said her name is Ailsa. That's not Genevieve first time seeing her, but that's the first time she's talking to her. Pretty, that's what came to her mind. She Can HEAR her. "VieVie!" Came a voice from above where Genevieve is. She doesn't know maybe she's tired of hearing that name or if she's happy, but sitting down, she realized she's alone. Ah!, she left, Ailsa left. Clair told her no one is named Ailsa in the house, that it's only her, Genevieve and Mark that's in the house, but Genevieve knows that she sees Ailsa almost once every two days and today was her first time talking. But??? Who's Ailsa? Ah! But Ailsa can hear her?!

"In the fog-covered morning in Delhi, two individuals with starkly different personalities find themselves drawn to each other. One is shy and introverted, coming from a conservative family, while the other is confident and grounded, hailing from a supportive home. What begins as a tentative interaction soon evolves into a deeper emotional connection as they navigate college life together. Through shared experiences and challenges, the story explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery against the backdrop of personal and societal expectations."

> “Assume nothing. Not assuming anything clears your eyes. The eyes of your mind. Understand that there is no conditioning that can prepare you for having coals branded into your eyes, being burnt to death, being raped, drowned, suffocated… repeatedly and endlessly.” > "Misfortune is a fact of nature acceptable to women, especially when it falls on other women." > "Human life holds no inherent value. Have you not realised this, child? Despite all you have witnessed? It possesses no intrinsic worth." > “Is that so? Then I will simply have to become the one who would stretch this boundary of frail morality veiled underneath a thick layer of hypocrisy and double standards." > “Because chaos is more organised than order itself. Exactly as you taught me” Torn between where to direct his life, Arthur Olvasen has to decide on a side——as quickly as possible, as the merger and the potential interracial war between Earth and Eden creeps eerily close——the Bad or the Worse. *********************** NOTE: The story is slow burn; in action, world building and as well as potential romance. Just like how things should be. LoL. Tag along with it. You won't regret it. The story is also available on RoyalRoad underneath the same username of Reprobate. ************************* Cover is drawn by Aphora. You can commission yours by contacting them on Instagram (_aphora_) or KoFi (https://ko-fi.com/aphora_illustrations). This story's co-author is Komrade. And is being edited by incezangwill. Big thanks to all of them.

Ye Xiao was a superior cultivator in his previous life. The three factions of the Qing-Yun Realm killed millions of people every time they attempt to seize cultivation resources. Wealthy towns turn to wastelands in just a single night. They covered up their crime with assertion that the towns were suffering from pestilence and disasters. They forcibly held all the resources for cultivation, monopolized all valuable practice materials, and kept outsiders from cultivating so that only their three factions could cultivate in the realm. Ye Xiao declared war against the three factions in retaliation of their actions. He fought alone and ended up dying in vain. However, he is reborn into the mortal body of a 16 year-old boy. He will use the powers he cultivated in his last life and slaughter his way back into the Qing-Yun Realm. The story begins! ------ Release Rate: 14 Chapters/Week; 1 chapter from Monday to Saturday, and 8 chapters every Sunday.

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An old lonely woman found the fountain of youth

Donovan Carver tugged at the collar of his crisp, white linen shirt as he surveyed the scene before him. Anchored just off the coast, his friend Encore's lavish yacht was the epitome of opulence - a floating palace complete with a full bar, dance floor, and more beautiful women than one man could possibly hope to entertain. As the CEO of a multi-billion dollar tech empire, Donovan was no stranger to such extravagant affairs. But tonight, his mind was not on business deals or his criminal exploits as the head of the most powerful crime syndicate on the East Coast. No, his attention was solely focused on the vision of the woman who had just emerged from below deck. She was unlike any woman he had ever encountered - tall, with skin the color of rich mahogany and eyes that burned with an intensity that made his pulse quicken. Her thick, dark curls tumbled over her shoulders and her full lips were painted a deep crimson. There was a fire in her, a spiritedness that called to him in a way he couldn't quite explain. Donovan felt a primal stirring within him as he watched her scan the room, her gaze settling on him for the briefest of moments before moving on. There was a fire in her, a spiritedness that called to him. He had to know her, had to possess her. With a casual nod to his right-hand man, Donovan downed the last of his scotch and set off to make his move. No one denied Donovan Carver what he wanted - and he wanted this woman, body Anne soul

Meet Eren Idril, just your average Joe trying to navigate a world that's gone full sci-fi bonkers. We're talking flying cars, holographic pets, the whole shebang. But here's the kicker: amidst all the flashy gadgets and mind-bending tech, there's something even more mind-blowing going on—mana. Now, this ain't your run-of-the-mill magic trick. Nope, mana's the real deal, and only the elite, the cream of the crop, the Rankers, get to play with it. They're basically like the cool kids in high school, but with superpowers and a really fancy title. But here's where things get spicy. While everyone's busy flexing their mana muscles and living it up in this brave new world, there's trouble brewing on the horizon. Like, end-of-humanity kind of trouble. Turns out, Earth ain't the safe haven it used to be, and now folks are scrambling to find a new place to call home. Enter Eren Idril, the ultimate underdog in a world full of heroes and villains. He's not your typical protagonist, more like the guy you'd find chilling in the background, minding his own business. But when he stumbles upon a power that everyone else thinks is busted, well, let's just say things are about to get interesting. - Grayback

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Zeke was transmigrated into a world of dungeon apocalypse. This world is filled with magic and danger.

The night is dark, the sky judging, the three not welcoming, the ground. Is just a ground it can't feel nothing, but the hoof of your horse. The order are simple: a village far away from any civilazation. Cut from the rest of the Empire. You and your squad are task with finding the cult of Olu-Mar who has been hiding for month and continue his horrible doing. Before you leave the camp to the forest serrounding the village. You are warm by an old lady not to believe the voice before she vanish. Now the forest stood before you. Ready you enter it.

Born as a true god, Zhu Lin shoulders heavy responsibilities throughout her life. After her tribulation failed, she fell into a small world --- a world where zombies and mutants were rampant. Coming to this new world, she tried to find a way to return to the Six Realms, but discovered a long-forgotten truth instead. Faced with reality, she is forced to make a choice, where one wrong choice could destroy the entire world...

The world was boring for Jon he saw it on a grayscale. He grew up without parents and the only family he ever knew was his grandfather and his sister. One day a message from his grandfather changed his worldview everything he thought he knew wasn't what it seemed to be, the world no, the universe was much bigger than he thought and the darkness of humans was a lot darker than he thought as well. Follow Jon and his friends as they turn the world upside down starting from a small island in the Caribbean.

Are you looking for something fresh among reincarnations, isekai and Mary Sue? I offer my short story to rehabilitate your brain) P.S. This is my first story and English is my second language, so recommendations and constructive criticism are welcome.

A horror fantasy story that follows the journey of a young woman named Elena, who ventures into a dark and foreboding forest to seek out the infamous Baba Yaga, a witch of great power and terror. Elena is desperate to find a cure for her ailing sister, and believes that only the Baba Yaga can provide the magic needed to heal her. As Elena makes her way through the twisted and tangled woods, she encounters a variety of supernatural creatures and obstacles that test her courage and determination. She is aided by a mysterious guide, who seems to know more about the Baba Yaga than he is willing to reveal. When Elena finally arrives at the Baba Yaga's chicken-legged hut, she finds herself face-to-face with the witch herself, who demands a high price for her services. Elena must navigate a dangerous game of wits and bargaining in order to secure the help she needs, but the Baba Yaga's motives and intentions remain shrouded in mystery. As Elena delves deeper into the world of magic and the supernatural, she realizes that the Baba Yaga is not the only threat lurking in the woods. Dark forces are gathering, and Elena must use all her cunning and bravery to survive the challenges ahead. In the end, Elena must make a choice that will determine the fate of herself and her sister, as well as the very fabric of the world itself. Will she be able to outwit the Baba Yaga and emerge victorious, or will she fall prey to the dark powers that seek to consume her?

Alex didn't want to get up, but he had to. Otherwise, it would consume him. All of him. Like it did the town. Like it did the city. Deep in the countryside of England, the small town of Hampshire was enveloped in a thick layer of darkness. the phenomenon was unexplainable, unreasonable and unrepentant. It held the residents as prisoners tormenting them with their biggest nightmares. ●Author here● Please be patient with me I'm not the best at sticking to schedules since writing is my hobby but I'll try to release a chapter at least once or twice a week. I hope you enjoy this book cause I love writing horror.

Emma Fleur was leading a perfect life when a little truth turned her world upside down. the world's peace depends on Emma. How would be the journey where she is playing as an action hero not knowing what comes next?

In the shadowed heart of the forest, a series of chilling events unfold in the village of Silverpine. A villager's life is brutally taken, his death marked by mysterious wounds that suggest a predator of the night, distinct from the feared werewolves. Elara, the once-celebrated huntress, finds herself ostracized amidst the growing dread. Markus, the Alpha, discerns the truth behind the attacks, recognizing signs that point away from their kind. The village is shaken once more when Cathrine, a werewolf entwined with their lives, is found dead, her essence drained, intensifying the hunt for the elusive assailant. Amidst this turmoil, Elara discovers a golden shard by the riverbank, a clue leading her to the hidden werewolf village of Lunaris. As she ventures deeper, she encounters a grand archway that reveals the village, a place of life and light contrasting the dark tales surrounding it. Elara stands at the cusp of revelation, determined to uncover the truths of the curse binding man to beast. Her journey from a huntress to a seeker of truths promises to unravel the mysteries shrouding both the werewolves and the true predator lurking in the dark woods. This tale weaves suspense and mystery, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for truth in a world where peace is fragile and the line between friend and foe is blurred.

This is a dark romance thriller filled with sexual scenes, possible blood and gore readers discretion advise. Read at your own risk.