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Waiting For The Barbarians

The Battles For Light

In a kingdom where power is feared, those born with abilities are forced to live in the shadows. The new king, driven by paranoia, has been secretly executing them, convincing the people that they are a threat. Despite this, a few remain, blending into society, hiding their true nature to survive. Lian Wu was one of them with abilities, highly respected in the kingdom, but he had long abandoned his abilities, keeping a promise to his late parents—who had sacrificed their lives helping the previous king for the throne. Their loyalty earned him a place in the palace, where he studied alongside the royal family’s masters and gained recognition for his talent. But many dismissed his success, believing it was his powers—not his skill—that set him apart. When a new king takes the throne, admiration turns to disdain making him an outcast He spends his days outside the palace, quietly teaching martial arts, trying to live in peace. But years later, everything changed as Lian Wu died from a sudden illness. Where everyone secretly believed a murder. After the death of his master, Lian, Klora—one of his students from the North—mysteriously vanished. When news spreads that Klora has been taken by the king, Yang Lim, the boy she grew up with refuses to stand by even though he didn't inherit his clan's powers. She was more than just a childhood friend; she was family. And if the kingdom saw his people as threats, he would become one. Lian’s death and Klora’s disappearance ignite a fire in those who have suffered in silence for too long. The time for rebellion has come.
RyuuSaqi · 1.7K Views

Pearl and Winter- Been waiting for you

Pearl is a daughter of a well-known socialite, so she has the duty to maintain a good image in front of everyone. As expected from her, she is good in studies, has a lot of friends, be it teachers or classmates, friends or relatives, everyone loves her, but nobody knows the real Pearl. They can see and know the façade that she had put up to show them. However, she made one mistake and everything was about get shattered. Her parents would ground her forever, if they knew about what she had done. Her nightmares were gruelling, she had no answers and didn’t know where to look for it either. And therefore, she was quite upset that night and had mistakenly taken some pills for her headache. But she should have known better. The result, a video of her from that party was about to be circulated. And she had no idea how to stop it or get out this situation. She did not dare to go to her parents for help and all her friends had abandoned her. Just as she was about to give up, and surrender to the consequences of her mistake, Pearl meets Edwina, who offers her a helping hand. Edwina promises to undo everything, make the video vanish. Even the person who made that video and was blackmailing her.. if that was the only way to save Pearl. And nobody would know a thing about this incident or the video. The catch? Pearl had to search for a girl. Edwina did not know her name, but had a picture of hers. If Pearl does not manage to find this girl in three months, then Edwina would leak the video. But, this time it would be to a media house.. and that would be worse than it getting circulated in her school. But, then again.. as soon as Pearl looks at the picture of the girl Edwina wants her to find, she is dumbfounded. The girl in the picture was the same girl, Pearl had been dreaming about. The freaking nightmare girl! This increases her curiosity, because only Edwina or this girl can answer all her question. Why Pearl kept seeing this girl every night and why did she always wake up feeling depressed. Because, Edwina refuses to give her any detail and they don’t know where this girl was. Pearl uses her social media power and her parent’s connections to look for this girl, as soon as she can. This girl holds the key to most of her life’s problem and Pearl wanted answers. But, how would she find this girl? And did this girl know anything about the nightmares Pearl was having? Three month is fast approaching, but neither Pearl nor Edwina had succeeded in finding this girl. Until, one day Pearl finds that girl standing in front of her. Winter Braun, that was the nightmare girl’s name. This is the sequel of my first book ‘Make you mine’ It is a reincarnation of Melody and Lyrical, where Edwina plays the cupid. Do read the book if you want to know the answers. Hi Guys! Thank you for choosing to read my book. Your comments and feedbacks are welcome and appreciated. I really hope you like my writing. Just a small warning This story is intended for mature audiences. If you have homophobia, issues with sexual content, explicit language.. this book is definitely not for you. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are the author's imagination. Any resemblance to an actual person or actual events is purely coincidental. A/N: Cover photo is not my creation, all rights belong to the owner.
NiveditaC · 4.1K Views

For Me, For Us, For Everyone

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.
Zeisn · 0 Views

Destined for the unknown

From Riches to Realms ------ Strange events had begun to unfold:missing children, vanishing women, and widowed husbands—all while bodies disappeared without a trace. But worst of all— whispers around of the dead walking among the living. They said dead men tell no tales—until you force them silent. ....... Marie Antoine Lisette, or Liz as she preferred, never thought her life would spiral from riches to rags. She thought her future was set: a husband on the way, with gold, silver, pearls, lands, mansions, manors, and accounts she could scarcely keep track of. She had it all. But one fateful day, everything changed. Her head spun, her legs buckled, and then—darkness enveloped her. When she finally awakened, a circle of concerned faces surrounded her (her body) —friends and family, all eager for her recovery. Yet something felt amiss. When the prince arrived, Liz gushed, blushed, and her lips pursed as she shyly batted it at the prince. (Liz: Ew...) (???: So, you do like the prince) (Liz: What prince? Who?) As Liz opened her eyes again, a spiders crept through the damp wall. Her luxurious clothes had vanished, replaced by rags, and her hair lay matted and dirty. "A prison cell," she thought. Her voice quivered on the brink of tears, "My luxurious life." (???: About the prince...) "What could he possibly have to complain about?” she snarked. "..." When your world unravels in the most bewildering ways, do you ignore it or seek the truth? And when those answers come, will you accept them, or will they shatter everything you believe? **Presenting Liz, the first novel of yours truly for fun.** Follow her on her journey—a thrilling quest where adventure and budding romance await amidst danger and mystery. ----‐---‐--‐------‐--------‐-‐--‐------------------------ Cover from: ChatGpt **and, a word, from the author. a bit of support is always welcome if I should continue this or not. Of course, I did this for fun but, a little motivation is nice and even reviews or a little well-intended criticism is good.***
Tisalreadymornin · 15.2K Views
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