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One minute she was crying herself to sleep—ignored, unseen, unwanted. The next, she was in the arms of a man who owned empires… and now, her. Lucien Vade doesn’t fall in love. He controls, commands, conquers. But something about the girl with the trembling voice and haunted eyes tears down the walls he’s spent years building. Only he’s not the only one watching her. And some monsters from the past don’t knock. They come armed.

"He held her neck like he wanted to break her. But his eyes... they were begging her not to leave." When Lyra moves to the ancient city of Aurelith after a family tragedy, she wants nothing more than to disappear. But the city has its own secrets — people are vanishing, and strange symbols glow under the moonlight. Then she meets Alaric, the brooding boy who seems to appear exactly when she’s about to fall — and Leo, the charming stranger whose smile hides something wild. As Lyra is drawn deeper into the academy’s dark corridors, a cursed clock tower, and the blood-bound war of two supernatural boys, she’ll have to decide: Will she fight her fate — or will time forget them all? A dark fantasy romance full of secrets, longing, and slow-burning danger.

Chen Qiu had transmigrated to an Immortal World, where in this world of immortals— there were Heavenly Dao Decrees, a panel-like "Heavenly Pride Leaderboard," and numerous entries. ... Every cultivator, upon breaking through a Great Realm, could obtain an entry. Different entries combined to define the cultivator's limits and directions for development. Some cultivators relied on the entry combination of “Nine Ox Power” + “Hundred Percent Accuracy” + “Ignore Barrier” to marry into the Dragon Clan and became the greatest Beast Master in history. Others relied on the entry combination of “Nonsensical Babble” + “Deceive the Junior, Fool the Senior” + “Martyr's Command,” becoming the greatest State Preceptor in history. Meanwhile, Chen Qiu's first entry, “Rise Through the Ranks,” allowed him to choose one out of three random entries each time he broke through a small realm. From then on... Various entry fusion techniques, astonishing the human world! ... When everyone in this world had a golden finger, it all came down to whose destiny was tougher!

You're a struggling young doctor, barely making ends meet with a measly $2000 monthly income. Life's pressures and trials weigh heavily upon you! But lo and behold! One fine morning, you wake up to find yourself equipped with some sort of cheat codes... You're scheduled for an appendectomy, so you roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore the abdominal terrain: You touch the cecum: "Cecum: Healthy!" You palpate the colon: "Colon: All clear!" You reach the appendix: "Appendix: It's an inflamed, pus-filled appendix monster, level 15, rare creature. Recommendation: Perform an appendectomy!" With a decisive hand, you wield your scalpel and skillfully remove the troublesome appendix. "Ding! Rare appendix monster eliminated! Rewards: +100 experience in appendectomy, +$100, and a shiny white suture needle!" And thus, your journey begins as an emergency surgeon. But remember, with great healing powers comes great responsibility!

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Haruki Tsukishiro "He never wanted to shine… only to be seen." A 14-year-old boy with soft features, messy white hair, and distant eyes that carry the weight of loneliness. Haruki Tsukishiro is an introvert, an outcast — a boy who hides in silence, not because he wants to, but because he’s afraid his voice won’t matter. Haunted by a past he doesn’t talk about and scarred by a present that keeps pushing him down, Haruki only wishes for one thing: a peaceful high school life… and maybe, just one person who’ll stay by his side. But when betrayal strikes where he least expects it, Haruki's quiet world begins to crumble — forcing him to face the very pain he tried to avoid.

In the silence of a dark room, a boy watches the rain fall — as if the world outside understands exactly what he feels inside. Holding a teddy bear tightly against his chest, lost in memories and forgotten promises, he wonders: how long will pain keep him company?

A little bit of everything.

This is not a novel it's just a compilation of scenes and ideas that came to my mind. I just wanted a place to keep them. So, I wrote them here. You are welcomed to read if you want too

short stories that will make you tingle in all the right places. from Dragons to sirens, these short stories are exciting, fast-paced, and delightfully dirty. Trigger warning: Practically every topic and scenario is up for grabs. you can always go to the next story if you need to.

I have BL, SL and GL stories here. Some of them are turning into series if I want or if anybody finds them interesting. I also want to take notice that some stories are going to be written as it goes and might not seem completed, they actually aren't!

Zoya Khan doesn’t believe in love anymore — not after everything she’s lost. Quiet, thoughtful, and guarded, she’s just trying to get through her new college life without making a sound. But when she’s paired with Ayaan Mirza — the mysterious artist with his own haunted past — silence begins to speak louder than words. What starts as a sketch turns into something neither of them expected: a connection neither of them asked for, but both might need. A clean, slow-burn romance about healing, trust, and the art of understanding.

Aaron is a top student, focused and driven—until he’s assigned to tutor Liam, a free-spirited artist with a passion for music and a secret he’s afraid to share. As their study sessions turn into late-night conversations and stolen glances, Aaron’s carefully ordered world begins to unravel. He’s forced to confront feelings he thought he’d never have, and fears about losing friends, his reputation, and even Liam himself. But Liam is distant, guarded by pain and confusion. Can Aaron break through the walls Liam’s built? Or will the secrets and misunderstandings tear them apart before their chance at love even begins? Lessons Beyond the Classroom is a tender, heartfelt story about friendship, identity, and the courage it takes to love authentically—even when the stakes feel impossibly high.

Two royal bloodlines. Two enemies. One prophecy.” Sheya — a warrior princess who witnessed the brutal death of her family at a young age. Her life had only one purpose: revenge against Raajveer, the prince of the kingdom that destroyed hers. But who can escape what fate has already written? When both are bound by the same magic... When both carry the same kind of loneliness beneath their rage... And when hate begins to turn into love — Can the heart truly forgive?

In the bustling heart of a Nigerian city, two boys from different worlds cross paths within the walls of a conservative school. Chikaima, 22, is the model of masculinity-reserved, respected, and silently crumbling under the weight of a secret he refuses to name. Somtochukwu, 19, is everything he's not-feminine, radiant, and unafraid to live in color. As stolen glances evolve into quiet conversations and unspoken tension gives way to yearning, Chikaima finds himself caught in a storm of identity, desire, and fear. In a country where love like theirs is forbidden, their connection becomes both a refuge and a risk. When Rain Falls on Silent Roads is a tender, emotional, and suspense-laced queer romance that explores the courage it takes to love, even when the world says you shouldn't.

Everyone knows Aerry Bllen (we can’t say his real name for copyright reasons — but you know who he is): the fastest man alive. But if Aerry ran on foot, and Haruki Saionji ran with his thoughts, Haruki just might win three out of a hundred races. He’s not the smartest man alive — but he may very well be the fastest thinkable one. Sounds like a superpower, right? Not to his parents. To them, Haruki is just a problem — too strange, too intense, too different. So they send him to a boarding school designed to help “gifted” youths fit into society. But for Haruki, it’s not a school. It’s a prison. He wasn’t born to live inside the box. He was born to think outside it. And now, he’s planning the ultimate escape. Not a prison break. A school break. Will he outsmart the system before it breaks him?

There's just that one person easily plays with your heart strings . even when they are gone the just can't help but come back to and when faced with this scenario Aston explains ".....because she's short and sweet ."

Power is rising. Time is running out. In a world that has long buried its ancient roots, one boy unknowingly stands at the edge of a long-dormant legacy. Ikrar always believed he was just another student—ordinary, invisible, and unremarkable. But when a strange force awakens within him—untamed and unlike anything his elite school has ever seen—everything begins to shift. This is no ordinary school. Behind every lesson lies preparation for war. Behind every student, a legacy of power known as ranah—passed down through bloodlines, bound by discipline, and forged with purpose. Everyone follows a path. Ikrar just hasn’t realized—his was carved long before he took his first step. Then the impossible happens. Snow begins to fall where no snow should exist—Indonesia. And in its quiet descent, the world begins to crack. Whispers stir of a secret group—Lingkaran Niskala—moving in the shadows. Ancient powers awaken. And Ikrar must choose: seize the force rising within him… or let it shatter everything he holds dear. Because if he fails, the world won’t just break— It will break with him. — Note: "This story, 'Nusantarana: When Snow Falls in the Tropics', is also being published by me on RoyalRoad." -Rizadhitya.

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