The Last Temptation Of Christ

In the deepest cavern below the world, the Blackbaast holds many Noble Houses. For Artemis of the Lunastre Family, Nobility is more of a curse than a blessing. If he weren't from such a prominent House, he could easily obscure his defect. He would have no need to keep the Spirit he contracted with a secret, and he certainly wouldn't have to fight for his own survival, spirited to a strange city of monsters by the whims of Fate. This is the story of many figures who are puzzle pieces of an inevitability, something long-fated, mysteries that scream their threats to emerge from their abyssal cavern. Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper. This is the tale of a Crownless Prince, of the Last of Lords. [+++] Cover by @lqbtae.

"I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com, too. * * _______________Description________________ Anthony Robinson, a humble and hard-working cook, finds himself entangled in the clutches of a notorious mafia family. His ex-girlfriend, with whom he lives, not only cheats on him but also abandons him to deal with her children. She doesn't even bother to hide her indiscretions while they share a home, spending her days with the mafia boss Alexander's enforcer. To make matters worse, Anthony's true love has broken up with him because he couldn't meet her expectations and failed to improve their relationship. He even squandered his second chance at life, neglecting their son Nick and letting go of the happy family they once had. Now, his mental health is deteriorating, and his passive nature and laziness prevent him from finding any happiness or seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. One fateful day, Anthony wakes up to the harsh reality of being a disposable pawn. He finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun held by someone he once trusted-a person who epitomizes betrayal. Will he survive this dangerous predicament and reclaim his life? *______________________Description______________*_*_______________________*

He’s her assistant. Loyal. Obedient. Untouchable. Victoria Sharp built her tech empire from scratch. She's rich, ruthless, and always in control. No scandals, no distractions—especially not from a certain devastatingly attractive executive assistant with bewitching eyes and a voice that could ruin her in seconds. James Mitchell has worked under Victoria for three years, hiding his desire behind professionalism and perfect ties. He knows the rules. He respects her boundaries. But when she starts breaking her own, James isn’t sure how long he can keep pretending he doesn’t want her. What begins as subtle tension—lingering stares, coffee with hidden meanings, after-hours “accidental” meetings—spirals into something hotter, darker, and far more dangerous. She’s used to power. He’s used to silence. But neither of them is ready for obsession. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you want these lips, then earn them." James's words hung in the air between them, transforming the atmosphere in Victoria's office from tense confrontation to something entirely unprecedented. Victoria sat frozen in her chair, her lips still parted in silent shock, her mind struggling to process what had just transpired. Earn them. The phrase echoed in her thoughts, foreign and disorienting. "If you want to keep tasting these lips, then you'll have to woo me." The additional statement landed like a second shockwave. Woo him? Victoria Sharp didn't woo anyone. ------------- "Victoria, what are you—" James words died in his throat as he felt the warm, wet heat of her tongue against his exposed chest. Victoria had found the gap in his shirt and was licking his skin with deliberate, erotic slowness that made his entire body go rigid with shock and arousal. The sensation was unlike anything James had ever experienced—raw and intimate and so unexpected that it short-circuited his ability to think coherently. Victoria's tongue was warm and soft against his skin, tracing patterns that sent bolts of electricity straight to his core. This was madness, she knew that. But she was past caring about sanity or propriety or any of the rules that had governed her life up until this moment. All she cared about was the man in her arms and the way he made her feel like she was coming alive for the first time in years. Her tongue found the small mole on under his right eye, and she felt James's entire body shudder at the contact. "I love that mole on you," she whispered against his skin, her voice husky with desire. James's eyes slammed shut at the intimate contact, his body betraying him as a soft groan escaped his lips. The sensation of Victoria's tongue on his face was so unexpected, so boldly sensual, that his pulse hammering against his throat. "I will do as you say, James," she said, her voice husky with desire and determination. "I will woo you." The words sent a jolt of satisfaction through James's system, but it was her next statement that made his breath catch. "However, you should know that I am very territorial." "You just sit down, look effortlessly handsome, and prepare to be wooed," she said, her voice carrying all the authority of a woman who was used to getting exactly what she wanted. "Remember, James," she said, her voice dropping to a whisper that somehow managed to carry more authority than any shout ever could. "You are mine." The declaration hung between them like a brand, marking him as surely as if she'd physically claimed him. Enemies-to-lovers tension CEO x Executive Assistant Office slow-burn with high heat Obsession, betrayal, and emotional redemption One woman who’s never been owned—and the man she can’t control If you love dominant heroines breaking their own rules, devoted but strong men, and drama that keeps you breathless, then be ready to be will consumed.

Ko-fi for voluntary support: https://ko-fi.com/xmafian In the year of 632, a young Emperor was crowned at an age of eight. He was crowned with a crown of a dying Empire, plagued by enemies, internal strife and plague. This was the Sassanid Empire, and he was Yazdegerd III, the last Sassanid Emperor. He was meant to guide the Empire out of these dark times and he was meant to revive the fallen giant. But it was not to be. After continuous defeats of the Sassanids, the Empire eventually succumbed to the pressure, both external and internal. But what if? Table of Contents: This story contains numerous points of view - you will be told the story and its parts through the eyes of more than one person. There will be romance - at least I hope so. I am not sure how I'll develop the relationship between the main couple, but I plan to have a bit of romance there. This story isn't Self-Insert. There will be many characters, some more important than others. Although this is a fiction, most of the characters and events occuring are real and this book works with historical events. And last but not least, you may find this book offensive. After all, it rewrites history completely. And if you do, just don't read it. Enjoy!

At sixteen, Aren awakens a long lost gift, the ability to commune with nature and summon animals, a talent nearly forgotten in the age of elemental fire and arcane steel. Once revered, the power of the Wild is now dismissed as myth, leaving Aren isolated and without guidance in a magic academy that no longer teaches his kind. Struggling to understand his gift, Aren faces ridicule, doubt, and a growing threat that stirs deep in the forests. As whispers of ancient powers reawaken and the world tips toward chaos, Aren must choose: will he uncover the truth behind his rare bond with nature and rise, or will he be buried by a world that no longer believes in his kind? **** Bringing Something New To The Game

Follow the incredible journey of Alex Hayes, from his beginnings as a captivating teen actor in the early 1980s to becoming the greatest, most recognizable movie star the world has ever seen. In a Hollywood timeline reimagined without icons Tom Cruise & Brad Pitt, Alex rises to dominate the silver screen. Watch as this nearly flawless hero conquers the industry, starring in beloved 80s teen classics and explosive 90s blockbusters, all while navigating fame and dating some of the most glamorous stars of the era. This is a story for readers who love Hollywood tales, legendary careers built from scratch, and seeing a hero achieve ultimate success. If that sounds like your kind of read, dive into the legend of Alex Hayes. (Note: The story's heroine is on book cover.)

Unplanned Farewell By Marina Reine is a woman ruled by fire and fear — a brilliant lawyer with a past full of scars and a body that’s known too much pain. When Adrian storms back into her life, a dangerous, possessive man who claims her with every brutal touch, she’s thrown into a world where lust is a weapon and love is a battlefield. His hunger is merciless, devouring her in the dark corners of luxury, leaving her bruised, broken, and begging for more. But beneath the rough edges lies a man shattered by his own demons — desperate to keep the woman who drives him mad. In the clash of passion and betrayal, where every whispered promise could be a lie, Reine must fight to hold onto her heart — or surrender to a love that will either destroy them both or save what’s left of their souls. This isn’t a gentle farewell. It’s the last, brutal fight for love.

Huh… how long has it been? I’ve forgotten who I am. After those monsters invaded from nowhere, there was no one left to fight. Some people gained special abilities like me, but they all died. It’s been 200 years—I’m the last survivor of humanity. I’ve killed countless monsters in my life. Beasts, dragons, even the Dragon King. I’ve been fighting like a dog for eternity, the only human left in this world. But there’s one thing humans can never overcome—emotion. In the end, lost in despair… I killed myself.

Lior, a 17-year-old cartographer, is known as "The Eye of the Real," a gift and a curse that allows him to perceive fissures in the fabric of existence. Abandoned at the age of seven by his own family—the "Protectors of Light"—in the Whispering Wastelands, Mael (his birth name, now almost forgotten) was stigmatized by a strange spiral mark on his palm, the manifestation of his connection to the Void. His abandonment was a forced sacrifice due to a forbidden experiment by the Arcons—mage-engineers who control the weave of reality—that fractured the veil between planes. Lior, marked to "seal" these fractures, became trapped on the edges of existence, disconnected from the normal flow of mortals. Armed with the Memory Quill, a stylograph whose inkwell contains ether ink, Lior navigates the fractured realms. With each stroke, the quill allows him to draw reality paths to teleport through cracks and to make his drawings gain temporary consistency. However, each use comes with a devastating price: Lior "forgets" fragments of his own life—memories of his family and his dreams—a sacrifice that pains him more than nothingness itself. His internal conflict centers on this painful paradox: he must sacrifice his past to save reality, but fears losing himself in the process. His mission is clear and desperate: the nothingness, a primordial force that feeds on dissolution, is consuming the realms at an alarming rate. To stop this collapse, Lior must infiltrate the Wandering Tower, a flying fortress of the Arcons that peregrinates over the fractured realms. His objective is to steal the Heart of the Real, a living crystal that anchors and sustains all existence. In his journey, Lior faces the Ethereal Guardians, manifestations of the Void that pursue those who dare to defy nothingness. His ability as "The Eye of the Real" allows him to evade them and manipulate his own perception to survive. As he progresses, Lior discovers that the one responsible for the initial fracture is the Archicar, a renegade mage-engineer who now seeks to extract the Heart of the Real to rewrite reality in his image, creating a new order under his control. The infiltration of the Wandering Tower is a test of ingenuity and sacrifice. Lior must navigate the Arcons' arcane defenses, confront their creations, and finally, confront the Archicar. During this confrontation, Lior is forced to use the Memory Quill in increasingly extreme ways, losing crucial memories and battling the Song of the Void, the constant hum of nothingness that threatens to consume his mind. In the climax, Lior must make a heartbreaking decision: will he sacrifice his last cherished memory to gain the power needed to stop the Archicar and restore the Heart of the Real? The battle is not only for the existence of the realms but for Lior's own identity. In the end, he manages to stop the Archicar and stabilize the Heart of the Real, but the price is immense. Reality begins to heal, the cracks slowly close, and the fractured realms find a new balance. Lior, now a true "guardian of the real," has saved existence, but his mind is a blurred canvas of lost memories. However, the scar on his palm, his connection to the Void, is no longer a stigma of abandonment, but a symbol of his sacrifice and purpose. He has found new meaning in his existence in protecting the realms, accepting that, although abandoned by his past, he has forged a future for all. His journey as the last guardian continues, navigating the edges of reality, always vigilant against the threat of the Void.

In the heart of New York City, Vincent Moretti rules two empires: one sleek and corporate, the other steeped in blood and loyalty. Billionaire CEO of the Moretti Conglomerate by day, and undisputed mafia don of the Moretti crime family by night, Vincent is cold, calculating, and untouchable. He’s brilliant in boardrooms and brutal in back alleys. But when it comes to love, he’s a ghost in his own story—until fate crashes into him. An unexpected car accident brings Sienna Blake into his world: a struggling painter with fire in her eyes and a past that refuses to stay buried. She’s everything Vincent isn’t—emotionally raw, endlessly curious, and unafraid of his darkness. For the first time, someone sees through his armor, and Vincent finds himself drawn to a woman who threatens everything he’s built. But Sienna has secrets, too—and Vincent’s enemies have plans. As sparks fly and danger closes in, their passion becomes a battleground. Vincent must decide: protect his legacy... or surrender to a love that could ignite the very empire he's spent his life building.

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.

Fate doesn't knock. It crashes. Alex Marx is no ordinary healer. Gifted with mysterious powers and a stubborn heart, she's always been caught between light and shadow between the life she knows, and the truth buried deep within her blood. When tragedy strikes and a pregnancy turns deadly, she makes an impossible choice that will forever alter her path... and awaken something inside her no one was prepared for. Noah, her fated mate, is loyal, fierce, and burdened with a protective instinct that borders on reckless. As Alex's past and future threaten to collide, he must face the reality that love may not be enough to save her from what's coming. Together, they must navigate the tangled web of supernatural secrets, betrayal, and emotional scars. while discovering just how far they're willing to go for those they love. But darkness doesn't sleep and neither does destiny. Moon Temptation is a supernatural romance packed with heart-pounding tension, soul-deep connection, found family, and the dangerous beauty of fated love. In a world of werewolves, healers, and fae realms, sometimes the biggest threat... is what you carry within.

In a decaying future where reality is held together by ancient, invisible threads, the world relies on a mysterious force known as the Loom to maintain the Laws of existence. Every cycle, thousands are Chosen—dragged into the Vestige Layer, a fragmented nightmare realm where survival unlocks power and the Laws of the universe become weapons. But when Cael Ren, a street-born orphan from the industrial underbelly of New Kaelstrom, is Called, something goes wrong. The Loom tries to erase him. Instead, it fractures. Marked by a cracked crescent sigil and denied a Law, Cael awakens in the Vestige not as a Chosen, but as something unwritten—Threadless. His presence distorts the rules, defies the system, and draws the attention of forgotten horrors that remember a time before the Loom existed. Now, hunted by Lawbound abominations, distrusted by survivors, and stalked by an ancient presence whispering through his blood, Cael must unravel the secrets of his own origin—and the truth behind the so-called “Last Law” that even the gods tried to forget. Because the Loom is failing. And the last thread might be him.

Humanity teetered on the precipice of oblivion, a mere whisper in the winds of a world consumed by an unlikely alliance. Dragons, goblins, demons, angels, jinn, and every manner of creature imaginable had conspired, their diverse hatreds uniting in a singular, terrifying goal: the utter annihilation of humankind. From a once-thriving civilization, only two remained – a brother and his sister, the last embers of a dying flame. Their bodies were weak, their numbers few, yet within their hearts burned an unyielding desire for vengeance, a desperate hope to reclaim what was lost. This is the story of their fight, a tale of two against a world.

A werewolf huntress who has been denied the love and affection of her father has been sent on a deadly mission which could possibly end her life, but it's a risk she's willing to take to save a person dear to her heart. Zephyr, an alpha who's yet to find his mate but finally resorts to marry a woman who claims to love him. But then he and the captivating huntress Thalia, meet in a unexpected circumstance which leaves him wanting to see her again. Weeks have passed and Zephyr has finally given up on ever seeing the woman who left him flustered when he meets her again, but this time he seeks to know her more. With the lives of the people they love on the line, Zephyr and Thalia must fight side by side to defeat their common enemy.

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.

Seventeen year old Hazel’s life unravels after the sudden loss of her parents. Then comes a letter; unexpected, unexplained, and impossible to ignore. Adrift and numb, Hazel faces a future filled with questions and shadows, unsure of what lies ahead or who she can rely on.

The Second World War ended not in fire, but in compromise. A fragile peace was forged between the United States, the Soviet Union, and the Third Reich after Germany conquered most of Europe. With the formation of a United Nations dominated by four veto powers—USA, USSR, TR, and UK—the world avoided mutual destruction. But beneath this uneasy alliance, a new war brews: not for land or ideology, but for superiority of the human race itself. In the ashes of the old war, the Third Reich unveils Eric, a being born and bred in a laboratory—faster than bullets, stronger than tanks, and presented as the "true potential of the Aryan race." As panic ripples across the globe, the U.S. rushes to respond. Led by brilliant scientist Natalie, the CIA initiates Project Liberty, transforming returning war hero Logan into the American Sentinel—a patriotic symbol of hope in a world sliding toward chaos. In the East, the USSR crafts its answer: Nikolai, a guilt-ridden airman haunted by his past, is reborn through a pain-fueled transformation into the Red Guardian—a reluctant savior torn between duty to his nation and love for his family. As these superpowered icons rise, so do the shadows behind them: Greta, Eric's manipulative handler, schemes to rule the Reich as his empress. Rebecca, Logan’s estranged wife, seeks a life untouched by war’s long reach. Boris, a Soviet general, treats Nikolai as little more than propaganda. And hidden in the Arctic ice lies a secret that predates even Eric—the First Superman. When a global summit descends into fear and threats, and world leaders start falling mysteriously, it becomes clear that peace was only a pause. Eric seizes power in Germany and launches a new wave of conquest—first in the East, then West—threatening to turn the Earth into his empire. Caught in a three-way war between fascism, communism, and democracy, Logan and Nikolai must confront not only each other, but the deeper truth: Are they heroes of their nations, or prisoners of their flags? In the ruins of Moscow, as Eric stands poised to conquer all, the final battle will decide more than the fate of the world—it will determine what it means to be human in an age of gods.

I am a lost soul, i was seduced by darkness and now im its mistress. I have done many terrible things, deceived many people, and committed cruel crimes. But I am not afraid of earthly judgments; my magic shall protect me from any grasp. I shall banish evil and good spirits alike; it is only my inner darkness that I cannot escape. I am the controller of humanity, the ruler of the world, the grand master, the high priest, the judge and holder of secrets. I am the creator of rules and regulations; I am the puppeteer that lurks in the shadows.

Long gone was the age of the gods… Long gone are those tales that lived through time and defied fate itself… Olympus has fallen, and the pantheon crumbled, like a temple with no pillars or a home that no longer served its purpose. The last ballad has been sung, and glory withered like a dying flower on the incoming winter. Fire, ash, and blood reigned supreme when the secret was revealed. The vulture and the owl—two opposites, the different sides of the same coin, rivals who defied the common status quo of “once an enemy, will always be enemies.” But what if love all of a sudden came at them? Piercing through their souls that even the goddess of love’s prowess could never fathom such a circumstance. The war and wisdom—the deities who were deemed too similar yet too different at the same time. What if those stories about them were nothing more than figments of a mortal’s imagination? What if the character was no more—the loathing gone, and what remained was an unexpected understanding towards each other? Ares and Athena—what if something sparked between them and defied the order of Olympus?

Two years had passed on earth since the start of the awakened era. Everyone on planet earth experienced the same thing, they were all teleported to another world. And after some time everyone came back, stronger and smarter, to this new world that awaited them. Everyone except from one, he didn't come back for 2 years, but for him it was an unimaginable amount of time. Now he came back without many memories of this world. ------------- First time writting guys, if you have any critic please let me know.

A spark that keeps burning

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

THE LAST MARINE– Series Synopsis The world ends not with a bang, but with a prayer and a shattered test tube. Marine Quinn Calloway, a man accustomed to the structured chaos of war, finds himself on leave in the deceptively peaceful mid-sized city of New Havenburg when the unthinkable happens. Dr. Lucian Kael, a brilliant and devoutly religious scientist at the prestigious Blackwood Research Institute, driven by a fervent desire to unlock humanity's "divine potential," makes a catastrophic miscalculation. His experimental "Kael Strain" virus, designed for benign purposes, is accidentally unleashed, and its effects are swift, brutal, and biblical in their apocalyptic scope.

In a world where speech is outlawed, one voice could start a revolution. Or end everything. Kael was raised in silence—just another forgotten soul in the crumbling outskirts of the Vowenrealm. But when blood is spilled and secrets rise, Kael discovers he holds a forbidden power: the ability to command with a single word. A Whisperer. Now hunted by a ruthless theocracy and haunted by the cost of using his gift, Kael must decide what he's willing to lose in order to set the world free—if he doesn’t lose himself first. The Last Voice is a dark, character-driven fantasy about power, memory, and moral fracture. Fans of grim settings, quiet rebellions, and morally grey protagonists will find much to love—and fear—in this tale. New Chapters on Mondays @ 12:00PM PST and Thursdays @ 12:00 PST

In a fractured world where memory fuels power and the human psyche is both weapon and refuge, a dying Archive calls out to the last Seeker. Haunted by visions and hunted by forces that feed on memory, Alex Renn uncovers a hidden sanctuary — the Archive of Embers, a place where forgotten stories are planted like seeds and where pain, once written, can reshape the world. Alongside the enigmatic Nira, a memory-weaver with secrets of her own, Alex must walk the Spiral of Becoming — a path of rituals, confrontations, and awakenings — as time collapses and reality frays at the edges. But as the Pulse weakens, and truth blurs into nightmare, one question remains: Can memory save the world — or destroy what’s left of it? A slow-burn epic of identity, trauma, healing, and the quiet apocalypse.

Elara's gloves never come off. Her chambers are lined with lead. Even her tears are collected in silver vials before they can poison the earth. The last living heir to the Veyne bloodline, she was born with "The Withering"—a divine curse that turns her skin to poison. After accidentally killing her mother at birth and her nursemaid at age six, she has lived in solitary confinement, her existence known only to the royal alchemists who study her condition. Her only comfort? The dying things she touches don't suffer. Flowers bloom brighter in her grip before turning to ash. Sick animals find peace under her fingers. Until Kieran, a disgraced scholar sentenced to death for heresy, grabs her bare wrist during an escape attempt... And doesn't die.