The Night Before Christmas

Elias grew up knowing only pain, trapped in a home where cruelty and fear were his constant companions. Day after day, he endured relentless abuse that carved away pieces of his soul, leaving nothing but numbness and rage. One night, in a desperate fight for his life, he breaks free from his tormentors, leaving everything he knew behind. Embracing the shadows, he casts off his past, his innocence, and even his name. Now, he is only Shade.

As Mia drove through the bustling city streets, her heart began to race—not from the traffic, but from the chilling knowledge that a bomb had been planted in her car. The news had come through a frantic message on her phone, a warning from an anonymous source that sent her spiraling into a state of panic. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain control. With every red light, her dread deepened. She knew that the moment she stopped the car, the bomb would detonate. The thought of leaving her Lysander behind filled her with a profound sense of sorrow. They had so many plans, dreams of a future together that now felt impossibly distant. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Lysander’s number. “Mi Amore?” Lysander’s voice came through, laced with concern. “What’s wrong?” Mia smiled sadly, he could always tell when something was bothering her and yet she was going to leave him. “Lysander , I need you to listen to me,” she said, her voice quivering. “ You’re a very great person. I never thought I would find this type of love. I only thought love like this was just a fairytale. But you….you….” Mia paused taking in a deep breath. “Anna? What’s happening? Is something wrong? You’re scaring me.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned her head towards the backseat where the bomb sat. How could she tell this to Lysander? She was going to die and leave him. She was going to leave him alone with the thoughts and dreams they shared. Silence hung heavy on the line, and Anna could almost hear the rapid beating of her heart. “I just found out…… I… I don’t have much time,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m so sorry, love. I won’t be able to see you again.” “Don’t say that! We’ll figure this out! Just tell me what’s happening? ” he urged, desperation creeping into his tone. “No, please, just listen. It’s too late now. I love you so much, and I want you to remember that. You’ve made my life so beautiful. I wish I could hold you one last time.” Her voice broke as she fought to keep her composure. “Anna, don’t—” “I have to go, Lysander . Just know that I’m always with you.” With that, she hung up, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She looked at the cliff ahead of her and stepped on the gas, the car racing towards the cliff. ************* In the heart of a bustling college town, twenty-year-old Anna Mia Harper is juggling classes, bills, and a growing sense of despair as an orphan navigating life on her own. Desperate for cash, she stumbles upon a peculiar job listing: a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery, promising a month’s rent for just one night of work. Excited by the prospect, Anna Mia arrives under the eerie glow of the moon, ready to face whatever the night may bring. But when she encounters a mysterious man lounging atop a tombstone—one who bears a striking resemblance to a deceased local legend—her heart races. Is he a ghost, a trick of the light, or something more sinister?

this is the journal entry of a young woman going through the motions and growing as a person.

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

A phoenix's blood is priceless. One taste transforms into a drug, a cure, and, unfortunately, an addiction that can unleash the ferocious and wild sides of even the purest being. The creatures of the night decimated half of the population of the phoenixes until the strongest declared war on them, which eventually led to a compromise and a sacrifice. In a secluded life, Eleanor Dankworth grew up with a rebellious spirit. However, her peaceful existence ended when her entire family was brutally massacred in front of her on her eighteenth birthday. Just as she thought things couldn't get worse, her betrothed, arrived to claim her. Ares Mazitzis. His very presence could lead one to believe he was the devil. And despite his title as the emperor's illegitimate son, deceitful, malicious, and apathetic entities bow to him. Feared by his people and his family because of the darkness within him, Ares main goal is to find and claim his betrothed, as she was nothing more than a sacrificial lamb. What happens he finds warmth and love from the lamb? What happens when all he wants to do is protect her from the looming darkness and himself? A creature of the night and a phoenix of light... It is a love that shocked and perilously struck the world.

Our hero, Harsh Bhardwaj is back and has to join hands with friends old and new and protect the nation from a serious threat. Not only from the Mafia but powers even bigger than them. His journey will be both difficult and he have to make many big decisions and endure sacrifices above his conscience and have to prove to the world that he is not some ordinary doctor turned soldier, but a true protector of his mother nation.

A man gets reincarnated or transmigrated into a world full of steampunking, gods, and weird misconseptions, with only the memories of the body he is in. He fights the cruel world in order to find his lost memories and restore or destroy this body's life. Gifted three cards he must beat the odds that were never in his favor.

Syd, an elf bard escapes the abuse of an orphanage along with her friend Trace. Months after their escape, they make new friends and conquer many unexpected things: • A town who accepts any class except druids. • A rogue who they befriended after they tried to kill them. • Taking in a child without knowing his family. • A sorcerer who cannot use their spells perfectly. …and many more This story has D&D elements, which is inspired by my D&D characters. Rated 18+. Will contain the following but not exceed: • strong language • drug and alcohol use • bullying • gore • CSA/paedophila (only briefly) • physical intimacy (romantic and sexual)

Short stories and poetry all in one. A collection of internal monologues and thoughts.

A collection of short horror stories.

Ai Hanaōgi, one of the great myōseki, borne by a long line of famed Yoshiwara oiran at the Ōgiya, the "House of the Fan." she dies mysteriously. She was reborn to new body as a ninja assassin known as a Kunoichi named Kiyo Akane. She has must learn to adapt to her new body and live like a kunoichi. But she discovers that her past enemy is much closer than she thinks. [BOOK COVER] all credits of this masterpiece belongs to its creator. Updates starts on 2022

"When fate brings together two young souls from different worlds on the doomed Celestial Odyssey, their love becomes the beacon of hope in the face of tragedy. But will their love survive the ship's catastrophic destiny, or will it sink with the ship, leaving behind only whispers of what could have been? Can love truly conquer all, even the icy waters of the North Atlantic?"

When a sudden quarantine leaves them stranded on an isolated campus, seven brilliant, parentless students of the prestigious Hisar Institute must make an uneasy peace with their situation. Arlt, a Renaissance philology student and gifted linguist, narrates their tale—a story shrouded in secrets as ancient as the campus itself. United by their orphaned pasts and exceptional linguistic abilities, they linger in Suare Kairos, a grim four-story dormitory overshadowed by the silent gaze of the Aeternolis statue. Life in quarantine is quiet until they stumble upon a hidden tunnel beneath the library, a passage rumored to have sheltered professors fleeing the horrific Great Genocide Era. What begins as a curious exploration soon reveals a legacy of betrayal, forbidden knowledge, and concealed atrocities that refuse to remain buried. Inside the tunnel, the students find relics of a forgotten resistance—ancient texts, obscure manuscripts, and encrypted journals that point to a grim legacy the Institute sought to erase. As they decode the cryptic writings, the students are pulled into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel not only the history of their institution but also their very identities. Each discovery comes at a cost, forcing them to confront questions about loyalty, survival, and the fine line between knowledge and power. Bound by a shared past yet divided by dark ambitions, they must decide: how far will they go to preserve the truths they’ve unearthed? And, when knowledge becomes dangerous, is it worth dying—or even killing—for? A tale of mystery, academic rivalry, and haunting secrets, The Scholars of Aeternolis explores the weight of history on those who seek to uncover it and the cost of pursuing forbidden knowledge.

In the bustling city where the nightlife pulses with energy, Mia, a talented dancer at a popular nightclub, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and intrigue. Every night, she captivates the audience with her sultry performances, but behind the spotlight, she longs for a deeper connection. One fateful evening, she meets Alex, a mysterious and alluring stranger who seems to understand her in ways no one else does. Drawn to his magnetic presence, Mia is swept off her feet as they share stolen moments between dances, igniting a fiery romance that feels both exhilarating and dangerous. As their relationship deepens, Mia discovers that Alex has secrets of his own—he’s not just a charming patron; he’s a successful entrepreneur with ties to the city's elite. Torn between her growing feelings for him and the fear of losing her independence, Mia must navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and trust.

In a world with 4 continents, demon continent, beast continent, viking Continent and swordsman continent, with four great gods guarding there continent. And demons and monsters who kills. The main character Yuki who's goal is to protect his loved once after hearing his father had died in battle.

When a group of thespians look to make their names by running a production at one of the most prestigious theaters of all time, their plans are immediately thrown on their heads when a duo of killers wearing tragedy and comedy masks begin killing off the cast! Everyone is a suspect, so the police won't let them leave, and so, with the owner of the theater away, the law enforcement seeming to not care about the case as much as they say, and their numbers quickly dwindling, it's up to the cast to try to avoid conflict, find the killers, and make it out of this stage-production tale from hell alive in this tribute to the "Scream" franchise!

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.

A paranom's energy has been detected in Netherlands Academy, which could lead to the enslavement of humanity by the eclipse. Would she be able to find out and capture the paranom,just in time?

When Ena woke up from her coma, she wanted to change herself but did not know where to begin. She was used to being the least prioritized because she always put herself down. Most people treat her like a bother. That is why when their gorgeous beyond reason CEO Aidan Lewis showed interest in her, her life began to take a huge turn! “Why me?” His eyes held many secrets behind his kind smile. “You are the woman of my dreams.” She became so confused. She cannot begin to fathom how a man like him would dream of such a plain lady like her. There is really something wrong here!

Alex had always been driven, working tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder. Landing a job at Hamilton Corp, the most prestigious company in the city, had been the culmination of all his hard work and sleepless nights. And when he was appointed as the assistant to the company’s president, Drake Hamilton, it felt like a dream come true. Alex couldn’t believe his luck—working alongside a business legend known for his unshakable calm, sharp intellect, and a presence that commanded any room he walked into. But Drake was more than just an intimidating boss. He was an enigma, a man who somehow knew everything happening within the company, often before it even happened. There were whispers among the staff, rumors that seemed too absurd to be true, that Drake didn’t age, that he was rarely seen in the daylight, that his presence felt... different. One late night, after a particularly exhausting day, Alex decided to stop by a quiet bar downtown to unwind. As he took a seat near the back, his eyes caught sight of someone in the shadows—a familiar figure he hadn’t expected to see in a place like this. Drake Hamilton. At first, Alex assumed his boss was just having a late-night drink. But then, he noticed something that sent a chill through him. In the dim light, Drake’s head was tilted, and his mouth was near the neck of the person beside him, a pair of sharp fangs glinting in the shadows. Alex's blood ran cold. He felt his heart thunder in his chest, disbelief settling over him like a fog. He took a shaky breath, whispering to himself as reality sank in. "The president of Hamilton... is a vampire."

Cerita ini mengisahkan seorang pemuda lelaki yang bernama Ahmad Zahid yang secara tiba-tiba menjadi makhluk yang dikenali sebagai Panglima Ulung. Panglima Ulung merupakan pahlawan pada suatu tempat yang dikenali Tanah Pemerintahannya Sultan Gombak dan kini tempat itu telah menjadi bandar. Ahmad merupakan seorang penuntut ilmu persilatan dikawasan yang dia tempati. Pada suatu malam dia termimpi bertemu dengan Panglima Ulung. Lalu Panglima Ulung berbual-bual dengan Ahmad dalam mimpinya, kerana Panglima Ulung perlukan bantuan untuk mempertahankan kawasan yang Ahmad tinggal di sebabkan ada amukan makhluk yang dipanggil Raja Kegelapan yang disebabkan ada yang memuja dan memanggilnya untuk hancurkan kawasan yang diduduki oleh Ahmad.

During a sudden zombie outbreak at a university, a group of individuals find themselves trapped in a city that has been locked down. As they united, they must navigate treacherous days racing against time to find safety before it's too late.

The story of a woman who tries to change her life but is controlled by a family member and forced to marry a man she hates The return of the couple's ex -lover disrupted the lives of Arisa and her husband Can their bond be dissolved with love and peace

People often don't realize the value of things that they have been handed over. Not until they find themselves in a place full of despair and death. Follow the journey of Eldric whose entire world changes after one fateful day. Surrounded by despair and hopelessness, will he be able to survive or will the never-ending darkness swallow him like every other being before him? P.S. Slow-paced, no system, no cliches, horror and survival.

He has been searching for the lady he met years ago in 'somewhere only we know', their favourite spot. But he had to leave the kingdom alongside his siblings to further their education. Three years later they come back to the kingdom on Christmas holiday, but instead of enjoying the festive season he's trying to incure with his ex-girlfriend and overbearing sister who is in love with the throne and wouldn't stop until she snatches it from under his nose, and now she's making plans for his ex-girlfriend to marry him. But what happens when he falls in love with another person whom was below his standard?, will the royal family accept her?, will the princess try to kill her?, or will his mistry girl finally find him and make him think twice about the girl he now loves?