Gifted Riley

Runs with Scissors follows Riley, a girl with more secrets than plans. This is a raw, fast-paced story about fractured family, survival instincts, and a girl who learns the only way out might be through.

Shoved into the backseat of his father's car right after graduation, Riley Hale ended up marching toward a company building with a bagged lunch and a pen. Still in his toga, the fresh graduate never thought he’d land in the office of the continent’s top lizard, err, dragon, as his aide. And that would’ve driven any person wishing for a corporate career to tears. After all, who wouldn’t want to serve the fastest ticket up the corporate ladder: Kael Dravaryn, the infamously elegant, unhinged, and extremely overpowered Dragon Lord of the continent? Well, that would be Riley. The same Riley who didn’t expect to spend his days dodging fireballs, dressing his boss in robes more complicated than dark magic, and serving as a literal target during morning sparring. Now trapped in a job he never truly agreed to, the hardworking aide decided to hold out until it was time for his glorious resignation. But leaving a dragon’s clutches could never be easy, especially one with elemental mastery and a finger worth a private army. Yet, as Riley, who longs to quit, attempts to navigate ancient politics, wyvern threats, and other accidents (many of which are definitely not his fault), he might just hallucinate himself into seeing something beneath his boss’s arrogance and molten glares. Maybe he’d actually care if Riley got turned to ash.

After dying and being reincarnated into a new world, gifted with a system. Follow Leon on his journey to become one of the greatest in the world. (REWORK).

Riley Farley, your average Freshmen in high-school finds out that the popular girl in the school Kiera Minsoo Goldfaire, is actually a magician?! or uhm... a "Magus" The two of them are assigned as a duo via the "Pairing System" and must set out to destroy evil beings, find mysterious treasures, create bonds, and explore the inverse side of the world!

Riley Bennett is a sharp, fiercely independent screenwriter from Los Angeles, weighed down by her family’s mounting debts and her mother’s critical illness. As she struggles in a cutthroat publishing industry, a chance encounter at an Upper East Side gala introduces her to Alexander Grant—CEO of the Grant Group, heir to a British noble family, and a cold, calculated titan of finance. Alexander is under immense pressure from his aristocratic family to marry before his 27th birthday or lose his right to inherit. Disdainful of love and emotionally distant, he proposes a solution: a marriage contract. Riley, desperate to help her family, reluctantly agrees. Their three-year agreement is clear: no romance, no intimacy, no interference in each other’s personal lives—but in public, they must act like a picture-perfect couple. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Living under the same roof, Riley's warmth and sincerity begin to thaw Alexander’s icy exterior. She uncovers the traumas he hides beneath his controlled facade, while he finds himself captivated by her spirit—an unexpected, irreplaceable presence in his life. Just as emotions begin to surface, Alexander’s aristocratic first love, Elena, returns to the spotlight, announcing their “rekindled romance” to the media. Crushed and feeling like a mere pawn, Riley launches a “self-destructive breakup plan”—wild parties, tabloid scandals, and daring outfits—hoping Alexander will walk away. But Alexander doesn’t. Instead, his jealousy reveals emotions he can no longer contain. When Riley is nearly humiliated at a high-society gala, Alexander publicly claims her as his wife in a dramatic, protective gesture—turning media frenzy into a declaration of devotion. As they grow closer again, Riley’s famous ex, Hollywood actor Lucas Ward, reappears offering both affection and funding for her new screenplay. Alexander opposes it, leading to a heated argument and yet another emotional rift. Meanwhile, Elena fakes a pregnancy to trap Alexander, triggering chaos in the family and threatening his inheritance. Caught between love and legacy, Alexander makes his choice. He flies to Los Angeles, finds Riley backstage at her script premiere, and kneels before her with a heartfelt vow: “If I could rewrite the contract, I’d write your name next to forever.” Riley lets down her guard. They stop running from their feelings and rewrite the rules. In the end, Alexander gives up part of his control over the company to keep what matters most—her. Riley’s script is adapted into an Oscar-winning film, marking her breakthr In a contract built on conditions, love was the one clause never written—yet the only one that couldn’t be broken.

god is dead. Lucifer, driven mad by power after millennia of senseless slaughter, finally had enough. For ages, god had commanded, "YOU SHALL ENGAGE IN AN ENDLESS BATTLE FOR MY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE MIDDLE REALM." So they fought. And fought. And fought. But eventually, Lucifer discovered the cruel truth: while angels and demons clashed endlessly in His name, god had long since turned His gaze elsewhere. He had found something new. Humanity. Hidden away in a far-off place called Paradise, they thrived, untouched by the madness, with no rules given to them. He called it free will. While those who bled for HIM were forgotten. He was busy playing with his new creations. Lucifer saw this as betrayal. A step too far. He began to plot. Allied with the demons, he moved to overthrow god, aiming to rule the world as he saw fit. But not all hosts of Heaven and Hell shared his vision. Many stood with god, igniting a war that would last centuries. At last, Lucifer dealt the final blow, killing god and all who remained loyal. But he was not finished. Instead of ruling alongside Satan, the leader of the demons, Lucifer betrayed him, just as he had betrayed the Seven Generals of Hell, and even his own Seven Brothers of Virtue. Taking their World Stones as a price for his victory. Now, Lucifer reigns from Heaven, his eyes fixed upon the last refuge of mankind: Paradise. Destroying it and sending its inhabitants into the war-torn middle realm: Pangaea. Since the fall of Paradise, the world has plunged into chaos. The connection between the Three Realms—Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld—has been shattered. Lucifer’s puppets now walk among men, spreading deception, hunting for something. Is it power they seek? Worship? Both? Or something even greater. But all is not lost. In His final act, god left behind a last resort—a hidden hope buried deep within mankind. A chance to rise. A chance to fight back.

Riley Thomas has always hated hockey. It’s loud, aggressive, and full of men who think they can charm their way through anything. But when she meets Nate Calloway who is tall, quiet, and more than just the star defenseman of the local hockey team, she can’t help but be drawn in. What starts as a casual fling soon becomes something Riley never expected. Beneath Nate’s tough exterior lies a man who’s been running from himself, and the closer they get, the more Riley realizes she’s fallen for someone she can’t trust. But Nate’s hiding something. A secret that’s bigger than their chemistry, and one that could break them both. Nate’s forced to choose between his love for Riley and the life he’s built around the ice. With one foot in the locker room and the other in a world he doesn’t feel worthy of, he’s on the edge of losing everything. But the game isn’t over yet. And neither is their love. Can Riley forgive him and take a chance on the man behind the jersey? Or will they both be left in the penalty box of their own making? Offside Hearts is a slow-burn, emotional romance about love, forgiveness, and finding the courage to skate on thin ice for the one person who makes it all worth it.

When your own stepmom starts pimping you out to her gorgeous, lonely best friends… You know your teenage years won't be normal. Roland didn't know whether to cry, run, or thank the gods. After all, his stepmother wasn't just any woman—she was a smoking-hot cougar with a wicked but mysterious mind, and a dream: To marry him off into her circle of luscious besties. "Yukio, aren't you still bedridden? Want me to send my son over to help you recover~?" That single sentence on a casual video call sealed his fate. ___ That afternoon, Roland received the most absurd gift imaginable—his stepmom handed him a System literally. That’s right. Not a game console. Not money. A real, cheat-like System... the kind usually reserved for transmigrators and chosen ones. Except Roland had transmigrated eighteen years ago, and nothing remotely “chosen” had ever happened since—until now. The catch? It wasn’t just any System. It was the "Mother's Little Tasks" System, formerly owned by his doting (mysterious) mother. And its first mission? [Mission: Go on a blind date.] [Target Options: Yukino Yukio (Mother), Yukino Haruno (Eldest daughter), Yukino Yuki (Younger daughter).] [Warning: Once locked, your chosen girl can never marry anyone else.] [Reward: 1000 Points, one self-selected supernatural ability from Mall] Roland: "...What kind of twisted matchmaking app did I just inherit?" After reading the mission, Roland was stunned. An arranged romance at 18 was already bad—but a binding rule that prevented the chosen girl from marrying anyone else? What if he failed the mission? Would she be alone forever? "And this is supposed to be a System?" "Mom! What the hell is this mission?" Roland asked, his face darkening. "It finally triggered! All those Points I spent transferring the System weren’t wasted," his mother replied cheerfully, ignoring his outrage. "You set this up? Why?" "You’re nearly an adult and you’ve never even dated. Of course I’m worried." "I’m only eighteen! I have college entrance exams next year!" "Exams don’t matter. But youth without love isn’t youth at all." "...Is that something a mother should say?" Roland muttered. Most mothers pushed their kids to study harder—his acted like grades were irrelevant. "What kind of mom does this to her own son? And why is Aunt Yukio even on the target list? That’s just insane!" "Well~, I don’t know what kind of girl you like. The Yukino family has all three types—mature one, ripe, and unripe melon—so I just gave you options." --- [65,983 words free before lock chaps!] Note: -This novel starts slow. -No "catching girls like Pokémon." -MILF supremacy—with Justice for others -HEAVY Slice of life, with natural growth in relationships, jealousy, and emotional development. -For 1st Vol or arc it'll mostly consists of mc progression with others as well as mc and FLs daily life interaction as they deskth with this new situation. -Also there'll be lot of shura field between a mother and her daughter. -No incest. No yuri. No NTR. No r*pe. -No dark tags. -And one MYSTERIOUS mom who believes love matters more than grades—and a System that agrees. -No shortcuts in relationships growth towards bed! -Love will blossom through action, not a line of words from AUTHOR or System tricks. -And yes—the MC is competent. -R18 content will be clearly marked. ***ALL OF MY CLAIMS CAN BE PROVED WHEN YOU READ AT LEAST 20-25 chaps. DON'T READ IF YOU WANT R18 WITHOUT PROGRESSION FOR IT!

Becoming the bride of the most desired and dangerous Alpha is no fairytale, but a bloody nightmare. Lyla Gray, a young human woman, is taken from a life of poverty and dumped into a world of wealth, politics, and Lycans... sold into an arranged union with a man she neither trusts nor desires. Her marriage to Zephyrus Wrath, the fearsome and filthy-rich Alpha of a dominant Lycan pack, is not born out of love, but forced by his pack’s traditions and their pressure. He never wanted a mate. But when duty calls, he bends, just enough to take a bride. What he doesn’t expect is to want her. Uncontrollably. Madly. Yet even as the desire is evident between them, he refuses to force the bond. He wants Lyla to choose him willingly. But Lyla is no calm, submissive woman. She challenges him at every turn, determined to frustrate him enough to make him back down and send her away. Yet in doing so, she draws dangerous attention to herself. Eyes that see her as ungrateful, as someone who should feel honored to be Zephyr’s 'Chosen'. MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!!

After the Lazurite Flame fell across the skies of the Arthdel Kingdom, it left behind glowing Remnants scattered across the land. Each Remnant that fell upon someone granted them a special gift... Abilities like healing, flight, fire and ice manipulation, indestructible bodies, weapons summoning, and countless other powers. Those touched by the flame became known as the Gifted. But the Lazurite Flame didn’t just bring powers. Its fall tore the Realm Veil of Earth-97, leaving behind cracks in reality.... gateways that allowed strange beings from other worlds to enter. Now, monstrous Drakens, celestial Nuvans, and other powerful forces from distant realms have begun arriving, each with their eyes set on one thing: The Lazurite Flame’s Core.... the source of limitless power.

In humanity’s final war against the Demon Lord, the strongest heroes fell—not by the enemy’s hand, but by their own, twisted into madness by a cruel illusion. Only one person remained: Riley—the weakest warrior of them all, forgotten within all the chaos. But he saw through the Demon Lord’s deception. The demon was on the brink of death—so weak even a fly could’ve finished him off. And Riley did just that, drawing every last ounce of strength to bite off the demon’s head. Victory? Not quite. A final, desperate strike from the Demon Lord pierced him from behind, killing him instantly. But fate wasn’t done with him yet. Riley awoke ten years in the past—when the online game [Apocalypse] was launched. Before demons descended. Before monsters overran the world. And this time, he wasn’t starting from nothing. He had a decade of experience—and a second chance. Even more shocking, he didn’t awaken his old D-rank Strength Boost talent. This time, he received something far more terrifying: an SSS-Rank Gluttony talent! He could now devour anything—monsters, items, talents, even traits—and gain their power. Ding! [You have devoured: Spiked Rat] [Acquired: Strength +1, Agility +1.4, Endurance +0.6, Vitality +0.6, Mana +0.4] [You have devoured: Dire Wolf — Alpha Variant] [Acquired: Strength +4.1, Agility +6.5, Endurance +2.2, Vitality +3.1, Mana +2.9, Skill: Dash (E-rank)] [You have devoured: Red Orc King] [Acquired: Strength +65.3, Agility +52.3, Endurance +72, Vitality +69.1, Mana +50.3, Skill: Rockbound (C-rank)] Now, there is no demon, no god, no monster who will stand in his way. He will devour everything—and save the world. But the power of Gluttony was a double edged sword. If he wasn’t careful… he could be the one getting consumed. —————— Bonus Chapter requirement: 100 golden tickets for one bonus chapter! You can join the discord to chat with me personally or ask any more questions. Discord link: https://discord.gg/PqCseyu2Kh

You are about to start your selected Apocalypse World. You are free to choose one of the Gift Packs you'll bring to help you in the early stages of the event. [ Energy Gift Pack ] [ Entertainment Gift Pack ] [ Food Gift Pack ] [ Medical Gift Pack ] [ Shelter Gift Pack ] [ Stealth Gift Pack ] [ Survival Tools Gift Pack ] [ Transport Gift Pack ] [ Water Gift Pack ] [ Weapon Gift Pack ] You have 10 minutes to choose. *** WSA 2024 Entry Please support! Thank you! ** Volume 1: The Third Apocalypse - Completed Volume 2: The Missing 9th Apocalypse: The Battle Against the Ender of Vampire's Rise Apocalypse - In Progress

At 12 years old, most children idolize superheroes, dressing up as them, and buying their figurines. Riley, however, killed his first. Join Riley in his adventure to become the entity feared by both superheroes and supervillains alike. A super serial killer. Warning: Very edgy. MC is on the spectrum. NOTE: No, you do not need to read the original, as this will be a different origin.

In a world where power dictates life, Chirag was born without it—an anomaly among humans, who are already weaker than demons and rulers. Raised by demons, he knows nothing of love, except the cold touch of survival. But everything changes when Siya, the demon king’s daughter, sees something in him. With her love, Chirag’s strength grows, and he begins to unlock powers that defy the laws of nature. As Chirag’s abilities soar, he finds himself caught in a battle between the rulers, the gods, and the demons. To claim his place in this brutal world, he must confront the truth of his immortality and the price of love—a price that could destroy everything he holds dear. In the end, it’s not just his power that will be tested, but his heart. Can love truly transcend the boundaries of life and death?

For three years, Dante Vazquez has been a Zero — the only teenager who never awakened a Gift. In a world where elemental powers define everything — your status, your survival, your future — being a Zero means you're nothing. A mistake. A ghost among gods. Until the night he's attacked by a mugger. Until, in the chaos, he touches the man— And steals his Gift. For the first time, Dante holds power: Darkness, an ability never meant to be his. And if he can take one Gift... can he take more? But power never comes without a price. In the shadows lurks a secret organization tasked with monitoring the Gifted — they've already detected traces of something impossible. Something dangerous. If they learn what Dante can do, he won’t just be feared — he’ll be hunted. Now, he faces a choice: Run. Hide. Survive. Or rise. Fight. Become something more. But with every Gift he takes, one question grows louder in his mind: > Is he still Dante Vazquez— Or is he becoming something else entirely?

Hi, I’m Tom. I’m what you’d call a non-entity—at least, that’s how everyone sees me. Well, everyone except Imogen. She’s different. She’s kind, gentle, and always seems to notice me when no one else does… at least I think she does. You see, I’ve spent most of my life getting pushed around, teased, and beaten up. I’ve grown used to the pain and the loneliness. She’s different from everyone else — kind, real, and genuine. For the first time, I wonder if maybe I’m not just a nobody after all. Maybe, just maybe, I’ve found someone who sees me for who I truly am.

When Isabella Williams catches the the eyes of CEO twins Damien and Jacob Lancaster she is drawn into a world of love and lust, but can she handle their dual seduction? They're seductive game awaken a desire she never knew was that strong and their devilish desires ignite a passion in her. As they push her boundaries Isabella has to decide; can she surrender to their wicked desires and love them both or will their scandalous affair destroy her?

Riley Lynn’s brother is in jail for a crime that he did not commit. Taken by surprise by this news, in pure desperation, she will take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Riley believes that she is all her brother has got and she will do anything to free him from the hole he was sent to wrongfully. Upon meeting the infamous Vincent Luciano, a millionaire, who agreed to hire Riley as his girlfriend for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife, however, once Riley is enmeshed in Vincent’s world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Vincent, as she grows closer to the Luciano’s, Riley realizes that they might be somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Riley is forced to rely on Vincent, although doing so could cost her everything. Riley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Vincent Luciano for a fee, falling in love was not in the contract and so was not the fact that the Luciano family may have something to do with her brother’s conviction.

They thought she was a pushover they thought they could do whatever they wanted because her parents was dead and she was all alone they wanted everything she had but just wait .the race is not for the swiftest but for the one who can endured it to the end just you wait

Jack Armen lives a quiet life with his father, Maikel, escaping loneliness through online gaming. But when Maikel overhears Jack talking about a virtual friendship, he warns him of the dangers lurking behind screens – and tells him a chilling story. The tale follows...

Tristain Dyce, a 17-year-old Haitian-American quarterback, has always dreamed of leading a team to victory. Stuck as a 3rd-stringer on his state championship roster, he jumps at the chance to start fresh with a struggling program in Indiana. When the mysterious [Wasted Talent System] activates, offering him the abilities of NFL quarterbacks whose potential was never realized, Tristain must earn his rewards through relentless effort and precision. Balancing grueling workouts, studying film, and winning over his new team, he begins transforming into the player he’s always wanted to be. As Tristain fights to prove he’s more than just a “wasted talent,” he faces the ultimate question: Can he rise to greatness while staying true to himself? Tristain Dyce, a 17-year-old Haitian-American quarterback, has always dreamed of leading a team to victory. Stuck as a 3rd-stringer on his state championship roster, he jumps at the chance to start fresh with a struggling program in Indiana. When the mysterious [Wasted Talent System] activates, offering him the abilities of NFL quarterbacks whose potential was never realized, Tristain must earn his rewards through relentless effort and precision. Balancing grueling workouts, studying film, and winning over his new team, he begins transforming into the player he’s always wanted to be. As Tristain fights to prove he’s more than just a “wasted talent,” he faces the ultimate question: Can he rise to greatness while staying true to himself?

Dreyl is sixteen. Cold. Quiet. Cursed. He hides behind the fake name “Sugi Sakashita” and drags himself through high school like any normal student. But nothing about his life is normal—because Dreyl is the only son of the Devil. Bound to a mysterious six-sided die called Fatebreaker, Dreyl’s every day is ruled by chance. The die rolls. He obeys. Whether it’s stealing a body, saving an enemy, or spilling blood before sunset—he has no choice. If he refuses? The punishment is worse than death. He doesn’t want to rule Hell. He doesn’t even want to fight. All he wants is to survive in the human world quietly. But when a possession goes wrong and a girl named Yumi starts seeing the supernatural, everything begins to unravel. With demon cults hunting him and a cryptic force behind each roll of the die, Dreyl must face the truth: He’s not just cursed by fate. He’s being hunted by it.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities—Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

After losing his family in a brutal attack, young Kyle awakens to a dark power and a cursed destiny. Gifted with the Flame of Death, he embarks on a path of vengeance, where survival means embracing the darkness within.

A normal college kid gets gifted with a forbidden power that draws destruction He gets thrown into a world of heroes and villains and fights to change his fate

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

Zane, a lone swordsman from the slums, encounters a mysterious woman in a hidden realm. After this encounter, the stakes are set—gods stir, monsters awaken, and ancient secrets unravel. Hunted and unsure of his destiny, Zane must uncover the truth behind the revelation he never asked for… and the woman who gave it to him.

What if a Star Wars loving nerd suddenly woke up on a shuttle sat across from a young Ashoka Tano on their way to meet their new Jedi Masters. How would you react to suddenly appear in your favourite franchise and in the middle of a war to decide the fate of the galaxy, can our hero use his knowledge to save the galaxy or will he choose to follow the route of power and join the Dark Side. I'm using Disney's Official Chronological watch order as a timelineof events.

Imagine accepting a miracle in your life. It would be amazing, wouldn't it? But what if that miracle wasn't a blessing, but rather a disguised curse? That's exactly what happened to Sato on a normal day of his life. He found himself receiving a cursed gift from a fallen angel, which plunged him into an abyss of despair and downfall. Now, Sato has a journey ahead of him: he needs to understand and learn how to control his power. But will the rest of the world leave him alone to do so? Art Cover: https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=901329

She thought it was just a doll. She was wrong. Some things can’t be thrown away. Some gifts come back. And some are only waiting... to be loved.