When Hope Calls

Somewhere beneath the surface, beyond the cold water and the mist, something was calling me. Something I was meant to find. The kind of thing you only discover when you’re willing to lose everything. The rain carried a name I didn’t know yet — but soon, I would learn to say it.

A man who is still fighting might look crazy, desperate, shallow even. His unending battle with his very self a vain affair. But what is truly terrifying is a man who's given up. Insanity's incarnate, too sickeningly free in his machinations. What if one such figure ends up driving themselves to their utter limit? what if they end up so deep in the throes of despair that it becomes a part of them? And what if at the end of it all, they ask for respite, for revenge. In a sense, that could be any of us, or even, all of us. Hope is the poison we take willingly, it is the knife we turn within ourselves. It is what makes us, and it will be what remains of us Time, fate, and the very nature of life itself, it haunts us—and surely, it will ruin us. And so, the story went on. A dying world, rotting from within. A boy cursed by it, yearning for freedom.

One kiss from Vincent, a ruthless mafia kingpin with eyes like midnight storms, thrusts Elena into a labyrinth of danger and forbidden desire. Kidnapped and dragged into the shadowed depths of his opulent mansion, she awakens to the patter of rain against grime-streaked windows, her wrists bruised from his iron grip. A captive in his world of power and vengeance, Elena fights to reclaim her freedom, her every defiant glance met with his possessive smirk. Yet, as their lips collide in a moment of reckless passion, she feels the pull of a connection she cannot escape—a descent into a hell of her own making. Beneath Vincent’s cruel exterior lies a fractured past, a secret that binds them tighter than chains. As rival factions circle like vultures, each kiss deepens the stakes, igniting a fire that threatens to consume them both. Elena uncovers a hidden strength within, but can she outwit the man who claims her soul? With every rain-soaked reflection in the mansion’s cold halls, she teeters between surrender and rebellion. Will she shatter his empire and flee, or will the intoxicating allure of his touch seal her fate? In this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, the line between captor and savior blurs, leaving readers breathless for the next twist in their twisted dance.

"When the old gods are forgotten, they do not die—they wait." In the year 1025, the Viking Age wanes. Iceland bows to Christ. The Althing governs by law. And the gods of old fade to whispers. But in the far Westfjords, something stirs. Vetrúlfr Úllarson, a former Varangian captain and exile, returns from the East with foreign gold, forgotten warcraft, and a hunger no man can name. He comes not in peace, but to raise Ullrsfjörðr from ash and ice; building walls, carving runes, and waging war on behalf of a dying faith. From Reykjavík to Aachen, rumors spread: a ghost walks the North once more. Some call him the son of Ullr. Others, a wolf-cloaked demon. But all will know his name. and when the Valkyries call, he will answer.

Foreign wish, scrambled dream. I know her wish, but does she know mine? A twilight that begins in school, bringing with it cryptic secrets. Do I really want to know... The true nature of this place? A simple story of a hero and a demon king.

*** Heads up: I write full-bodied chapters. If you’re here for quick 1k updates, this might not be your style—but if you like emotional depth, tension, and real progression, welcome aboard *** Park Eun Shin was the golden girl, top student, cheer captain, and girlfriend to beloved football star Lee Jae Vin. But behind the scenes, Jae Vin was dangerous. When transfer student Hae Seung Jee appeared, quiet and sincere, Eun Shin was drawn to him until a violent tragedy shattered everything. Seung Jee was shot… and disappeared. Ten years later, Eun Shin crosses paths with a cold, unfamiliar man who looks just like him and claims he doesn’t know her. As the past resurfaces, so do long-buried secrets. Was he the boy she loved, or part of the darkness that tried to erase her? When the truth finally comes out, will she be strong enough to survive it? *** This story contains mature themes including abuse, trauma, and violence. Reader discretion is advised. ** WHAT TO EXPECT: -slow-burn -emotional tension -layered trauma recovery -raw storytelling This is a raw version of the story. Enjoy

Gu Zhuoyan and Zhuang Fanxin met in their teenage years and became each other’s first love, spending the happiest days of their lives together. But eventually, they broke up. After losing contact for ten years, the two grew up apart. Unexpectedly, they meet again at a restaurant on a blind date. But time changes people. On a blind date, you meet the one that got away, only to discover that they have changed greatly... This is a story of reconciliation and slice-of-life romance, divided between the younger years and the adult years. After all the twists and turns, will the two be able to go back to where they started?

Long ago, four Elemental Seeds of Harmony kept the world in balance—until they were lost, and darkness began to stir beneath the surface. Now, Nyla, a fourteen-year-old girl chosen by ancestral spirits and guided by a hidden power in her bloodline, must journey through magical forests, underwater cities, and ancient realms to recover the Seeds and restore what was broken. As time runs out, she must uncover her destiny, awaken her true power, and protect the world from unraveling. Three worlds. Four Seeds. One girl who must rise. The world calls to her. Destiny listens.

He claimed that he was innocent. Grayson L. Riego, a man convicted for the murder he vowed he didn't commit is now sentenced to death. With the world getting more united and closer than ever, technology flourished. And with the boom of technology came the age of Deep Dive Virtual Reality (DDVR/VR). Introduced in the year 2057, VR's popularity and importance were quickly realized by many. From games where people could earn a living and mostly spend their time, to applications used for meetings instead of physically going to your office. Some even say that only one's imagination is the limitation of VR. And it was because of one's imagination that even the execution of death row convicts has also transcended reality. Hopeful Homicide. Introduced in the year 2058, is a Virtual Reality death game where death row convicts around the world are forced to play with the promise of freedom and help of giving the winners a fresh start. As well as "cleansing" their soul. Now in its ninth year, Grayson L. Riego has no choice but to participate in this brutal death game. ___________________ *Warning: This story includes extreme violence and gore. Proceed at your discretion. *Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events, and incidents are all fictional.

The clock on my bedroom wall ticked past midnight, its soft clicks drowned out by the growl of my stomach. I, Haruto Tanaka, high school second-year and self-proclaimed master of procrastination, was facing a crisis of epic proportions: I was starving. Not just “I could eat a snack” starving, but “I might sell my soul for instant ramen” starving. “Ugh, why didn’t I grab something after club?” I groaned, flopping onto my bed. The kendo club had run late, and I’d been too lazy to stop by the convenience store. Now, my fridge was a barren wasteland, and my wallet was crying somewhere under a pile of manga. As I stared at the ceiling, a wild idea struck me. “What if… I summon food?” I sat up, grinning like an idiot. Okay, hear me out. Last week, I’d found this weird old book in the school library’s “do not borrow” section. It was called The Grimoire of Minor Conveniences, and it had spells for stuff like “find lost socks” or “make your tea the perfect temperature.” I’d skimmed it during

As the world stands on the brink of destruction, a terrorist organization steals a deadly virus, triggering a race against time. To combat the threat, Pandora Corp sends in their top agents to track down the terrorists and retrieve the virus. But when the terrorists accidentally release the virus on the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, the situation spirals out of control. With death and devastation spreading rapidly, the night turns into a bloodbath. Amidst the chaos, Hope - a brilliant scientist and the lone survivor of a tragedy at Pandora's secret research facility - holds the key to the truth behind the madness. As she grapples with the dark hidden agenda of Pandora Corp, Hope must race to uncover the truth and prevent a global catastrophe. NOTE: A LITTLE PIECE OF HOPE is a Biology based SCIFI.

Frontier, the most popular VRMMO on Earth for three hundred years and counting. When humanity definitively proved faster than light travel was impossible they dedicated all of their resources into creating a world where it was. Frontier became humanities new home where they fulfilled their dream of reaching the stars. After dying in the game, twenty-one year old Harris transmigrated into the world of Frontier. He found his mind merged with Chel, young lady of the Lokain group nearly 200 years before the release year of Frontier.

Twenty-four years ago, humanity attempted to cure the incurable. The Nyx-13 virus was created to restore memory, rebuild brains, and save millions of lives. But something went wrong. Nyx-13 didn't just learn from us... it reminded us of ourselves. And when it accumulated enough human pain, it began to replicate it. Today, the world is broken. Ghost towns. Fields where the dead still whisper. Settlements where silence weighs more than blood. In the midst of collapse, three young people escape a military regime that trained them as machines... unaware that they were part of a forgotten experiment. Their bodies are not infected. But their minds... no longer fully belong to them. As the virus continues to learn, and governments fall amid ruins and lies, Varek, Yna, and Kian must decide if they are the cure... or just the latest mistake of a world no longer worth saving.

A lonely boy sees a glimmer of hope fall from the sky and finds a mysterious girl who truly sees him like no one ever has.

In a land ruled by tyrants and blood-soaked crowns, a nameless slave boy survives the horrors of nobility's cruelty, bound by a cursed collar that silences his voice and brands him less than human. With no past, no future, and no hope, he lives each day in mud, ash, and silence—until he meets her. She gives him a name: Ash. She offers him kindness in a world that knows only pain. And then, she is taken from him. Her death ignites something long buried—a spark smoldering beneath the ash. As darkness claws at his soul, Ash begins to awaken powers born not from gods or fate, but from pure, unrelenting rage. With a mind sharpened by trauma and a heart set ablaze, Ash swears vengeance—not just on the masters who enslaved him, but on the world that watched and did nothing. From the shadows of slavery to the storm of rebellion, Ash's journey is one of blood, fire, and reckoning. They broke his chains. Now he’ll break their world.

Evannah, a woman in her mid-30s, receives mysterious calls from a stranger who knows about her life. As the calls escalate, she feels her world crumbling, prompting her to investigate with her trusted friend Luna. Their quest for answers leads them to Crystal, a girl shrouded in mystery. But as they dig deeper, the danger intensifies, making the lifes of her loved ones to be at stake. Would she be able to control the situation around her? Would she see the light at the end of the tunnel?

" I love you so much, but I can't love you the way you love me." ___________________________ "Pris, let's go out on a date tonight. I will meet you on the west gate,babe." "Sure,babe." "I love you babe, see you later." "I love you, too." All I wanted in this life was to love someone capable of loving someone like me. Someone like me who barely had motivations to live, your smile was my breath of life. You're the one who made me happy despite everything. You were the one I loved for a lifetime. No, the one I could have loved for a lifetime. But there's a limit to everything.

Dunia ini memiliki sistem sosial seperti sistem kasta, namun segala hal akan tetap adil jika tuhan menghendaki. Ryo yang merupakan anak dari pemilik perusahaan terbesar didunia memiliki penyakit yang langka hingga ia tidak pernah dapat meninggalkan rumahnya. Hingga pada suatu hari Ryo diberi kabar bahwa ia dapat memulai kembali hidupnya di dunia game. Dengan pengecualian, pemilik perusahaan game VR terbesar memberinya unit kapsul yang sangat istimewa. Mulai dari sanalah, semuanya akan merubah kehidupan anak itu.

After the War of 80 billion Souls in the Balltonian System, a solar system that carries hundreds of planets revolving around the Ballconic Star has been at peace because of the combined power of the Children of the Universe. These were three souls created by the creator of the universe to stop the war. The three souls were Azeelai, Jewel, and Kaji. These three combined their power to bring an end to the war and since then has kept the peace of the Balltonian system for the last 10,000. Until a mysterious force from the other side of the universe sets their sites on the Balltonian System.

Dalam kehidupan yang tampak biasa, seorang pemuda tanpa arah mendadak dihadapkan pada pilihan dan takdir yang tak pernah ia bayangkan. Di balik hari-hari yang tenang, tersembunyi sebuah rahasia besar yang menuntunnya menuju jalan penuh ujian, pertemuan, dan kehilangan. Satu langkah kecil mengubah segalanya. Dunia di sekitarnya perlahan menunjukkan sisi lain yang tak bisa dilihat oleh mata biasa. Dan dari sanalah perjalanan dimulai-sebuah awal dari peran yang lebih besar dari dirinya sendiri. Dengan keberanian yang tumbuh bersama luka dan harapan yang muncul di tengah keraguan, ia mulai memahami makna menjadi cahaya di tengah gelap. Namun, apakah ia siap menanggung semua beban di balik gelar yang diberikan padanya? "The Beginning of The Star of Hope" adalah kisah tentang pencarian jati diri, makna pengorbanan, dan secercah harapan yang lahir dari awal yang tidak disangka-sangka.

Lucas was born a werewolf from the noble house of White. Join him on his journey of learning about his world Elysium as he makes his way to be the Strongest of all werewolf’s. To be of help to his father and His country. ( May have a slow start but once I get everything set up I hope it will move at a better pace for my readers.)