Nothing Short Of Dying A Clyde Barr

A strange illness had affected humanity that caused them to succumb to despair and violence, slowly draining their life force until they die and their corpses morphed into murderous and hungry creatures known as hellspawns, plunging the world into chaos and destruction. Meanwhile, a so-called labyrinth of trials that had descended to the world along with the hellspawn disease was conquered by humans and allowed them to awakened their innate abilities in order to fight back against the monsters that threatened to end the world. 20 years later, Lloyd Claudel, who had just turn fifteen years old, had a wishful dream of living a comfortable and carefree life without worrying about food. Having lost his mother at an early age in the midst of chaos that caused a riot among the civilians due to shortage of food supply, life was a hard struggle for him. He was rescued by an aspirant from the clutches of his father who had turned into a hellspawn later after his mother's death, which gave him a second chance to live, but his luck ran out soon enough as his remaining resources were slowly being depleted to the point it threatened his survival for one more day as he had no job and no one to rely on. Having no choice left but to heed the advice of his savior, he ended up bribing a guard for a recommendation to enter the academy and participated in the trials ceremony secretly that was supposed to be only for the rich and capable people, only to get entangled with horrible fate once more after awakening a non-combat innate ability and even had almost crossed the boundary between life and death inside the trials. Surprisingly, he was one of the very few people who had awakened another soul tree system, making him unique and giving and allowing him to grow stronger and faster than others. Will he be able to turn the tides of fate this time and survive the ruthless ordeals of the trials or would he succumb to death this time? Follow Lloyd as he embarks in his struggles to fulfill his goals and ambitions.

After betraying his closest ally, 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. A story of power, betrayal, and the darkness that follows.

In a shattered world enslaved by the Five Terrors, Veradis is thrust into a mission by his god to break the chains binding the land. To succeed, he must navigate a realm of unknown magics and forbidden secrets—but the deeper he delves, the darker the truth becomes. Haunted by a past he cannot escape, Veradis faces a winding path to power, where every step demands sacrifice. Mastering the arcane ways of this broken world is his only hope of challenging the Terrors—beings of unimaginable might. Failure is not an option, but victory may come at an unthinkable cost. Who are the Terrors, why did they choose to enslave such a world, and why did his god send him on a mission to save this world from ruin? Veradis finds himself faced with many questions.

A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor.  Demons test their prison seals... Witches gather seeking chaos and anarchy... Monsters are on the march under strange and unknown banners... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to return... Our story is told through the eyes of approx 15 characters, starting with a knight by the name of Bastion Ridder who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by forces that no one seemed to see coming, and he must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that he doesn't become the one last knight... With classes like "Dragon Slaying 101" and "Goblin Battle Tactics" Bastion knew that this would be no small feat... It all started so well, but eventually everyone falls...Be it in love or war. Or even the classroom! Knights & Mages. Dragons & Goblins. Spirits & Demons & Witches And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? lose one last knight?

random stories that were written for my children, 19 years worth of short stories.

Follows the lives of several people,animals across the world in their silly day to day lives.

Suddenly, humans are transported to a space disconnected from earth, and are told by an angel to survive monthly trials, they are given skills of course... but Kalin gets no skills only one mysterious title [Jack of Nothing]

Craving a dose of romance but short on time? You've come to the right place! Dive into heartwarming, bite-sized romance stories that will sweep you off your feet. Each story is quick to read, but rich in love, passion, and unique connections. New tales await you, each one crafted to tug at your heartstrings. So, what are you waiting for? Start reading now, and let these stories win you over! Don’t forget to save your favorite stories, vote, and show your support—your love helps these stories grow!

"I'm tired" "don't" lights scattering painful sobs sounds with tears falling on the ground "you did it for love but all you got was hate" "They are happy,smiling and in relief because u were the one sad,crying and in despair Duncan" A world that lives happily in despair believing in someone they should have not even have crossed path with Let's do this for the end "i'm still very tired"

“I Lord Tank Albridge, and my family, Pete Albridge, Cleo Albridge, and Fred Albridge, disavow Vinnandra the hateful as our blood. “Today, in one voice we curse the day she joined us, and we’ll forever celebrate the day she has left our ranks! Vinnandra shall not know us, and she is not ours to know anymore.” *** In a world of white-haired dragon riders and black-haired witches, Princess Vinnandra Albridge is born red-haired as the forbidden spawn of a witch-spy and a dragon rider known as the Hateful. Unwanted by her family and shunned by society, Vinn tries to get by everyday unnoticed and alive. However, her simple plans come crashing down when her family disavows her by removing her from her royal bloodline, proclaiming her a traitor to consequently serve as an official slave to the notorious Lenklock dragon riders family that rules in the North. There, it would seem that while Vinn might not be able to groom a dragon, she might make good food for one… not if she had anything to do about it. Vowing to fight for her life and rise above others, Vinn must learn how to break through her blood and reach to whatever minute strength she possesses and become a dragon rider… or something. And it would seem Vinnandra’s vows would be realised in the form of Xander Lenklock—a troubled man and problematic heir who charges into her life, proclaiming a nobody like her his greatest ally and seeking her alliance. For the first time in a long while, Vinn feels needed and wanted—two dangerous elements that ignites feelings she shouldn’t have, and evokes thoughts she shouldn’t think. And in a partnership that might make or break them, Vinn was sure she would do anything to have Xanders’ body, heart and soul. Problem is, Xander has a fiancée who was there to stay… forever. But with her mothers past looming over her, and with shadows of the enemy hidden in the trees playing their ultimate move, even if Vinnandra manages to steal Xander’s heart, will she be able to keep it? Or will her dubious identity destroy everything she has come to enjoy? Will the powers she has come to possess swallow her? Or could she be the enemy that her people really fear? Be whatever it might, the ultimate question remains—Dragon rider or Witch… which is she? ***** VOLUME 1 (Beginnings): COMPLETE VOLUME 2 (Chaos Abounds): ONGOING

The journey of Mr Luka Fabio, a detective under Era organization,discovering the story behind the murder of his brother Escarbo just began, as his commander assigned him a task in Detroit to find out the plans of the minions of his brother's killer. On the other hand Myra Cairo is a prosecutor and advocate of crime and homicide investigations and was suddenly partnered with an old friend and hades himself Mr Luka after getting caught up in her sister's crime. Would they answer the long intended question of who is the killer?

(A EARTH-23 Escapade straight from the Elder Age!) My name is Kali of the Bloombergs, well formerly of the Bloombergs. I have elected to participate in the current war between Androcien, Goddess of Knowledge and Erosa and Narvath, The Goddess of Love and War respectively. I hope to make a name for myself and prove that i can be a warrior. Just like my grandfather. ......... I really hope this isn't all a big mistake.

In a world of magic and dark secrets, how will our protagonist prevail?

This little book, this short collection of short stories, wasn't made to conquer the world. It was created to send a message, to reach people, to whisper in their ears with just one short phase: "I exist". All these stories hace just that in common, that whisper.

Each chapter is a short story all on its own. You can read from any point. A Dog named Jupiter: A dog has a really rough day, escaping a kill shelter and saving someone. Sacrifice: It is about a mom who would give her own life for her child. Famila Arcam: A vampire daughter versus her Vampire father to save him. Fairy and Death: A fairy meets death. She wants her friend back. Light: A soldier fighting the darkness falters. Light steps in. Atlantis: The fall of the ancient city. The Thirteen Members: A man who planed the down fall and wants a change brought to his nation. Dark: A self insert of me talking to a thing that doubts humanity. The Serenity of his death: A dying man tries to make it to his daughter. What Over Takes: A possessed woman and her demons. Voices: A woman finds herself trapped in her mind, coming to terms with her own personal horrors. The Myth of the Star Luminary: A Grand father tells his grandson the tell of Lumi the Star who fades. His grand son feels he is inadequate.

A collection of short stories (Primarily ones written by me, but if you want yours added email me at DeJeL@myself.com). These short stories will rarely have anything in common, however if the author is one other than myself it will be listed directly under the title. (each short story will be it's own chapter.)

In a world overrun by infection, Kai emerges as an unlikely leader, guiding a diverse group of survivors through the ruins of their shattered reality. Among them are Rina, the nurturing heart; Asuka, the fiery rival for his affection; and Yuki, the calm strategist hiding fierce resolve. As tensions rise and trust becomes a rare commodity, Kai must navigate complex relationships and psychological games, especially with the skeptical Captain Jiro. When a horde of infected threatens their existence, his leadership is put to the ultimate test. Will Kai's cunning strategies keep his group alive—and win their hearts? Join him on a thrilling journey of survival, manipulation, and unexpected love in a chaotic world where every choice could mean life or death. Action, Romance, Harem, Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic Survival, Infected, Harem Dynamics, Psychological Warfare, Leadership, Secrets, Emotional Conflict

In "A Whacky Little, Short Story: A Whacky Beau!", we meet Beau, a charmingly clueless protagonist whose name is as puzzling as his life. Faced with the daunting task of buying a cake for his sister's birthday, Beau finds himself in a hilarious predicament involving a hotdog theft and an angry man. With a witty voice that speaks directly to the reader, Beau takes us on a journey through his quirky world filled with unexpected challenges, family love, and a healthy dose of humor.

I put together these shorts in my spare time. each chapter is a short, there may be continuations of the short stories if you ask, or if I feel like it needs more!! ** I will put up warnings so people wont feel uncomfortable with the short, if you think you will be, please move on, my stories or that short may not be for you** More tags since I can find them: #Fantasy #swearing #shortstories