Knife Edge

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

"You might be the best killer in the underworld but that is all you are , a killer " Ivana spat out. Alara stayed silent. "A killer can't be a wife much less a mother. So why don't you make things easier for me and disappear. Rae will never marry you and your baby can't be raised by a killer ". she added. She felt a gush of wind blinking but then gasped . Alara had her table knife down on her neck , the coldness of both the steel on her neck and look in her eyes sent shivers down her spine. "Love put the knife down " Rae said to Alara. Ivana gulped still staring into the cold blood thirsty eyes down on her. she didn't seem to want to move . Rae stood up and gently took her hand from Ivana's neck , "Come on , let's get you some cake " he said to Alara. Suddenly her eyes turned soft as she dropped the knife and followed her fiancé off to the kitchen. ......... Sent to kill him but is now carrying his child . A deadly assassin must choose between the father of her child who refuses to let her go ,the organisation that is now threatening her family and the responsibilities of becoming a mother and wife.

In this world of caprice, where light and darkness are reversed, let us drain this cup of irremediable fate. He is the king whom everyone despises and fears, navigating the treacherous game of power. Though he never wields the butcher's knife, his hands are stained with the blood of countless souls. He drains every ounce of strength from her, yet she remains unyielding, using herself as a shield to safeguard him on his ascent to the pinnacle of power. When the sun sets, not even a candle can replace its light.

Kai’s life was small—coffee-stained mornings, cracked recipes, and a system in his head that tweaked toasters and dough like it was nothing. Then the sky shattered. Aliens—Skraiths, jagged and brutal—invaded, tearing his city apart with green-glowing weapons and relentless claws. Superhumans rose to fight back, fire and lightning blazing through the chaos, but Kai’s world crumbled with them. Hiding in his apartment, Kai stumbles on blood—human and alien, smeared on his wall after a superhuman battle. His system, once just a tinker’s tool, awakens, offering him a choice: mimic their powers, temporary and wild, through the blood itself. Desperate, he takes it—stealing pyrokinesis, then electrokinesis, then kinetic energy, each power burning through him, fading fast. But it’s not enough. Armed with a humming Skraith weapon and a body tougher from alien blood, Kai joins a ragtag crew of enhanced fighters—Liv, Rylan, Jace, and Tucker—scraping to survive in a warzone where every shadow hides death. As Skraiths swarm and the city burns, Kai’s system pushes him deeper, analyzing, integrating, crafting minor enhancements—durability, strength, sparks of power that could make him a target or a savior. Government factions, rogue scientists, and the aliens themselves start sniffing around, drawn to his strange tech and blood-stolen abilities. By the time Kai crafts his first super-powered enhancement—an artificial strength boost—he’s no longer just a tinkerer. He’s on the edge of something bigger, something dangerous, where blood and sparks could forge a hero—or break him entirely. In a world unraveling, Kai’s fight for survival becomes a desperate race to master his system, outrun the Skraiths, and confront the truth: the power he’s chasing might destroy him—or remake the world.

Ethan Miller never expected to become a hero. A single father trying to rebuild his life after betrayal and heartbreak, Ethan is focused on raising his daughters and finding stability in the quiet of the mountains. But when fate throws him into the path of Samantha Harrington and her elegant aunt, Lady Victoria, everything changes. Samantha is used to a life of privilege, but even her charmed world can't protect her from danger. When a harrowing accident thrusts her and Victoria into Ethan's orbit, their lives intertwine in ways none of them could have predicted. Set in the enchanting backdrop of Silver Ridge, Book 1 of Rough Edges weaves a tale of second chances, unexpected connections, and the struggles of bridging vastly different worlds. As Ethan grapples with his past and Samantha confronts her own vulnerabilities, sparks fly, secrets unfold, and emotions run high. Will the rough edges of their lives smooth into something beautiful, or will the weight of their differences pull them apart? This is a story about love, redemption, and the courage to embrace life's imperfections-because sometimes, the most remarkable bonds are forged where the edges aren't perfect.

Three rejections. Three shattered dreams. That was Layla’s reality, all because she was different—a half-shifter in a world obsessed with purity. Ostracized, shunned, and finally sold off like a pawn to the most feared ruler alive—the Lycan King. He was ruthless, a king with a graveyard of brides, each one a ghostly reminder of a fate worse than death. Layla loathed him. Hated the way his gaze cold and fathomless, held no warmth for her. Hated how his touch, both thrilling and terrifying, sent an uninvited chill down her spine. --- “I hate you!” I screamed, hands clenched so tight my knuckles ached. He sighed, a smirk curling at the edge of his lips, his tone mocking as he closed his book with a deliberate snap. “Stressed, are we?” he asked, strolling toward me, each step reminding me exactly who held the power here. “Lucky for you,” he drawled, rolling up his sleeves as he stopped just inches away, “I know exactly 70 ways to ease those nerves.” His fingers brushed my cheek, a touch that seemed to burn into my skin. “The first… a hug.” His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he leaned in, breath hot against my ear. “And the rest... well, that's 69? what do you say about that?" I swallowed hard, my heart thudding wildly as he tilted his head, waiting for me to react, that insufferable smirk still in place. “What’s the matter, darling?” he murmured, a taunt lingering in his gaze. --- A Dangerous Obsession Can she resist the pull, or will she dance into the flames of her own destruction? A dark dive into obsession, raw need, and the razor’s edge between desire and devastation. --- LYCAN KING CASSIAN I will tear her apart piece by piece, feeding the wildfire that grips her with each shuddered breath. Like air to flame, I’ll claim every inch, drawing heat from her skin until it sinks into her bones. Her pulse will race under my hands, her breaths shallow, pleading. Her eyes may scream, but her lips will still murmur my name. That first taste of fear will only feed something deeper—a need that burns through her veins, molten and fierce. And just when she’s too far gone to turn back, I’ll twist the knife, giving her the pain she’s learned to crave. She’ll be the moth to my flame, helpless against the very thing that will consume her.

A man in an apocalyptic version of Earth with the named changed to Aspen. He goes on a journey with his alies to a sacred reality known as "The Edge" and he faced adversity along the way. And find out he is someone special...

Viktor Lawwick has spent his life in the shadows—until he saves Kyoryn from the hunters who massacred her family. Now, with ruthless enemies closing in and a dangerous conspiracy unfolding, he must decide: stay hidden or embrace his true potential. Survival means evolution—but at what cost?

After meeting an unfortunate death on earth, Sigrid unwillingly transmigrated into a novel world becoming Lady Sigrid Thorin the unwanted wife of the crown prince. She resigned herself to her fate and set a goal to become the empress. But to become the future empress, she had to gain the heart of her husband_the foul tempered Prince Roland Maximus a man that loathed her and would sooner kill her than kiss her. While his heart was too thin for her to squeeze into, it was rather wide for the woman he brought home on returning from a three month expedition, a woman he had sworn to protect forever. The same woman Sigrid was on a mission to destroy, an irreconcilable enemy. With misunderstandings, scheming and jealousy, thus begun Sigrid's trials to win the heart of the man that had undeniably captivated her with his dazzling smile and her mission step over the fake female lead, be crowned empress and change her fate. Excerpt. "A knife to the throat of your husband that has just returned from war, what do you hope to accomplish crown princess?" Sigrid's eyes trailed down, to the silver blade pressed against her abdomen, she raised her head and laughed snidely. "A knife to the belly of your wife as soon as you return from war, other men start by saying, honey i am home. They also don't bring home unwanted canaries as presents for their wives." Roland leaned down with a part smug and part angry smoldering look in his eyes. It was if he wished to set her on fire, and not in the passionate way. "Honey i am home." he slowly said, dragging the words out. Sigrid trailed the knife slowly over his neck, almost as if she was caressing it with her fingers. "Welcome back, i hope you don't mind but i intend to kill that canary. If you want to bring me a gift next time, try gold and diamonds. I can also accept you, just wrap a ribbon around your bare chest."

In a world where stories are written in blood and roses have venomous thorns, Jack Thorne—a reclusive thirty-year-old who once found solace only in books—awakens as Riven, the ill-fated butler of Evangeline Vossaire, a lethally captivating villainess destined to die betrayed and forgotten. But Jack remembers her story—every plot twist, every enemy, every tragic end—and he’s determined to rewrite it. Armed with modern knowledge and a heart scarred by loneliness, Jack navigates a gilded world of masquerades, poisoned politics, and whispered threats. Yet the more he unravels Evangeline’s secrets—her buried vulnerability, her razor-sharp wit, the ghosts of her past—the harder it becomes to see her as the monster the novel painted. Torn between survival and the dangerous pull of empathy, Jack must outwit enemies who know his truth: that he’s an outsider with the power to change fate. But in a realm where trust is a knife and love is a weakness, can a man who hid from life become the one thing a villainess was never meant to have—a reason to hope? The Thorned Rose of House Vossaire is a sweeping tale of redemption, forbidden chemistry, and the fragile beauty of second chances. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton’s dark allure, The Cruel Prince’s intricate schemes, and the quiet power of The House in the Cerulean Sea. Here, love doesn’t soften edges—it sharpens them.

He become great and gained the tittle " Prince of Combat" through his excellent upbringing and family background... She was an orphaned taken in reluctantly and achieve top ranks through her sheer perseverance only to be dragged down by her bias Master... The first time they meet, they dueled. He was fascinated by her cold and merciless fighting techniques... She scorned him for his excellent techniques that can only learned from the elites which cost millions of dollars to even glimpse... The moment her knife left a cut on his face sealed their fate to be together.

The continent of Terrazir stretch across an endless sea of rolling hills, towering mountains, and vast prairies, where the history of clans and kingdoms is woven together with the blood of the innocent and the cries of the victors. At the heart of this vast territory lies the kingdom of Zhailon, a kingdom of grand structures and homeland of the strongest warriors. To many, it is an honor to belong to such a place, a symbol of strength, ambition, and power. For Aiden, however, it is nothing more than a graveyard of everything he once lost. The past does not disappear.

The spreading of the Word (even if not always word for word) and glorification of the Lord our God. (NOTICE: Some pieces (namely songs) are not original. All will be given credit to in the title [the parentheses] should anything not be written by me). (NOTICE NUMBER TWO: I am not a preacher or pastor of any kind. I am not perfect by any means and I am not forcing what I learn unto anybody. There are things I will be wrong about and things that may need to be corrected. But at the end of the day, the goal is to make everyone aware of the Lord, His Word, and its life changing impact. I'm always learning new things in general and I have my own questions. So, we're all on this journey together. I hope this book inspires you all to open your hearts to God and allow for Him to lead you in life :)

The nightmares started without warning. At first, they were fleeting—a whisper in the dark, a shadow at the edge of vision. But then the dreams bled into reality. The world twisted. Time fractured. And at the center of it all… was the owl.

"There's a 15-year-old boy named Edlin who finds himself lying on the ground, injured, but when he gets up, he can't remember anything except his name. He's wearing torn pants, carrying a sword and a knife, and has a strange tattoo mark on his stomach. And to top it all, someone has stabbed him from behind with a knife. One thing's for sure he's no ordinary boy." "And now, Edlin embarks on a journey to discover who he is, who stabbed him, and why. But his quest is soon interrupted by a ferocious pack of wolves. Weary and wounded, Edlin must summon all his strength to survive this deadly encounter. Will he be able to protect himself and unravel the mysteries of his past? Read on to find out..." Edlin ( The conqueror )

MC gets transmigrated to a fantasy world CYOAs, and decides to build a cowboy character. Because he's going to bring a gun to a knife fight.

This story is about Xen's journey all over the Existence

In a world forged by ancient dragons and guarded by deities, the balance between light and darkness teeters on the edge of chaos. Zuka, the reincarnated prince of the Dragonoids, once a symbol of hope, now walks the path of vengeance after his kingdom is destroyed by evil freed from their ancient seal

"When Destiny Calls Will Blood Be Thicker Than Fate" 'Dive into a world where fate interwines with blood ties. In " Bound By Fate And Blood", Elara must navigate a treacherous path filled with secrets, loyalties, and the haunting echoes of the past... ' "An unforgettable journey of self discovery and adventure." "Richly woven characters that stay with you long after the last page." "A tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat."

I’m Liam… standing at the edge, uncertain of what the future holds. Should I give in to despair, or fight my way through? The world is cruel, the struggle unbearable—but I refuse to be defeated. I won’t just survive. I will rise. No matter what it takes, I will reach the very top.

In year 2130 When human civilization has settled in on the planet Mars , new technology helped in developing further and soon a new game was introduced, a VRMMORPG game called ESCAPE In recent years humans have also started to see mutation in them not like movies but just simple mutation like improving someone's eyesight or changing eye colour or hair colour or glowing eyes or extreme fitness The reason for all these changes in 'Martians' ( the people who settled on mars ) is due to an element called - Illuminati which has only been found on Mars as of yet and it can take a solid crystal form over the time The Martians used this new found crystal and created many things by processing it with Illuminati like enhanced drugs , serum , potions and body alterations medications Join Ted as he starts his virtual journey in which everyone thinks they are the protagonist and watch as Ted crushes their thoughts. The new game impacts the human civilization by evolving the humans but the players don't know that except another guy who has regressed back in time by 5 years Then there is the guy who has almighty power that he gets by absorbing the sun god essence ( The real world doesn't merge with the Game )

Jordan, a man thrown into an unforgiving world, must learn to adapt and survive against creatures far beyond what he’s ever known. Armed with a mysterious, evolving knife, he discovers that every battle, every creature slain, pushes him closer to a strength he never imagined. With each core he collects, his knife grows stronger, and so does he. But as his power increases, so do the dangers lurking in the shadows. Goblins, slimes, and worse stand between him and his only hope: understanding the truth behind his transformation. As the mark on his chest spreads, and his connection to the knife deepens, Jordan’s survival instincts are tested like never before. In this brutal world, can he master the power within him, or will the cycle of violence break him before he finds his answers?

When your blade dulls, edges chipped by claw and shadow, will you swing or let it fall? In a slum choked by red cracks and fog, a boy wields a broken sword—jagged, unyielding, all he has. Three days from power, a whisper tempts: “Fix it. Break them.” Friends bleed, the steel trembles, yet he grips tighter. The World Tree watches, its roots deep in every soul, promising growth—but for whose gain? In a cosmos of veiled strings and devouring silence, his fight defies fate. A fractured edge, a stubborn will—will it cut, or shatter?

In a world where shadows linger longer than they should, some fight the unseen by binding it within themselves. They wield the power of ghosts, walking the edge between life and oblivion. But every gift has a price. The more they take, the less human they remain. And when the boundary between man and spirit begins to blur, the question arises—what will they become in the end?

Called from their homes to face the trials, Matthew and his friends must battle both monsters and themselves.

"Kaius, a Calonian spy, is unexpectedly transported to a war-torn realm where celestial and demonic forces clash in an eternal battle. Stranded and unable to return home, he must learn to survive, witnessing the cosmic conflict and gaining powerful abilities. When he finally finds a way back to Calonia, he discovers his homeland ravaged by war and betrayal. Changed by his experiences, Kaius must choose between seeking revenge and rebuilding what was lost, using his newfound powers to shape the destiny of his shattered kingdom." The time for peace is over. The storm has begun. -------------------------------------------- Tags : Action, Transmigration, Adventure, Magic, Betrayal, Overpowered. Release : Daily release upto 1500 words unless I get sick so no worries of me get an update. Feel free to give a feedbacks

[Main Plot Completed] A love doomed from the start, a lost cause, a losing battle—and yet, neither hearts are willing to let go until the very end. ----- Arlan Cromwell, the epitome of the perfect Crown Prince. All he wants is to live a normal life of a human but the life of a dragon is anything but normal. He has but one goal—to find his runaway betrothed and behead her. What happens when he discovers that the woman who has snagged his heart is the one he vowed to kill? Oriana, a Black Witch, disguising herself as a man, has spent her entire life on the run without knowing what she is running away from. When the mysteries of her past slowly catch up to her, she has no one to turn to…except Arlan. But when she learns that the man she has given her heart to is the same man who wants to kill her, how can she accept the cruel card life dealt her? Two people with secrets to keep, identities to hide, and answers to find. When the certain darkness threatens to take Oriana away, will the Dragon be able to protect his mate? ----- Excerpt- “If I knew you were my betrothed, I would have killed you the very first moment we met." Arlan's gaze darkened with hatred. “If I knew I was betrothed to you, I would have killed myself before you even killed me!” Oriana mirrored the same emotions as him. He pulled out a dagger and offered it to her. “It’s not too late. Just slit your throat with this and you'll bleed out painlessly.” She accepted the knife, her fingers clutching its handle tightly. The next moment, he was pressed against the wall and the knife was on the right side of his neck. “How about I try it on you first, my betrothed?” “Feel free to try. But when you fail, this knife will first taste your grandpa's blood, then yours.” Anger rose in her eyes, and the next moment, blood was flowing through the right side of his neck. She cut deep enough to severe an important blood vessel. “You should not have challenged me,” she sneered and stepped back, waiting for him to collapse. He simply smirked and brushed his finger along the deep wound on his neck. “Seems like you failed.” She watched the wound on his neck heal on its own and felt shocked to her bones. “You.. what are you?” “Guess?” ----- Instagram- mynovel.20 Facebook- Author mynoveltwenty