The Ending Of The Shining

“Power belongs to those who can conceal their emotions behind an unyielding mask.” Lucien Marcellus, though still in the bloom of youth, embodied an unshakable sense of control and mastery far beyond his years. His sharp gaze commanded fear, and his name carried a weight that left no room for disobedience. Servants trembled at his presence, and his friends, as ruthless as they were loyal, only strengthened his grip on those around him. Yet, Lucien was a man of detachment, an observer in a world he neither cared for nor sought to change. To him, life unfolded as it was meant to, a series of inconsequential events, none of which ever managed to spark his interest. His world was meticulously ordered, untouched by chaos, even when his father arrived home one day with a stranger in tow. The boy, Noah, introduced as Lucien’s cousin, was young, quiet, and entirely unremarkable. The boy’s sudden appearance raised more questions than answers, especially since no one had known of his existence until that moment. Lucien, true to his nature, dismissed the development as yet another insignificant twist in his father’s unpredictable whims. Until he found a peculiar book, one whose cryptic words seemed to draw a connection to the boy. Against his better judgment, he began to notice the boy’s every move, every glance, every hesitation. For the first time in his carefully controlled existence, Lucien’s mask faltered.

After Maisie passed away, she found herself in a new world that was vastly different from the one she had known. This world was filled with magic, swordsmen, monsters, and even dungeons. Maisie found it all very strange, but what was even stranger was the book that suddenly appeared in front of her. The book claimed that her new world was just a figment of its pages and not real at all.

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

[Update setiap Jumat] Tring! Sesuatu muncul tepat dihadapanku. Rasa tegang seketika menyelimuti tubuhku. Jantungku berdetak sangat kencang. Itu adalah layar biru muda sistem dari sebuah game! [ Apakah anda ingin mengikuti sebuah permainan? ] Ya | Tidak Apa itu? Tidak, apakah itu mungkin? Apa yang akan terjadi jika aku memilih opsi 'ya'? Aku meraih opsi 'ya,' mencoba menekannya. Secara tiba-tiba, pandanganku menjadi buram. "Itu ... hanya mimpi?" Kualihkan pandanganku melihat sekitar, tidak ada yang aneh. Juga tidak ada yang berubah. Aku langsung menghela napas lega. Tapi, apakah itu benar-benar hanya 'mimpi'? Ataukah itu nyata? Bagaimana jika aku tiba-tiba berada di dunia lain tak lama setelah menekan opsi 'ya'? Apa yang akan terjadi? Dan mengapa aku menekan opsi 'ya'? Beberapa hari kemudian, sebuah layar biru muncul lagi di hadapanku. Tetapi ini berbeda ... Kamu penasaran kelanjutannya? Bacalah sekarang juga! Jangan lupa tambahkan ke perpustakaan!

Bayu, an ordinary high school student living his days like everyone else—except for his frail body. Nothing interesting in his life, and he's not even good at making friends. And then, the world suddenly changed completely. A marking of the beginning of it's collapse. That's when Bayu realized, this world is not that simple. His life, who's been nothing but an ordinary student is changed into something else bigger.

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

For eight years, she exhausted her heart and mind for him, yet it couldn't compare to a single tear from the white lotus— Her heart turned to ash, the company went bankrupt, she was wrongfully imprisoned for two years, and her closest kin were harmed by others! To reclaim everything and uncover the truth, she accepted his request and fulfilled her marriage pact with him—

In "Our Endings," I tell a story of a really intense friendship that ended up breaking my heart and teaching me a lot about myself. This book is all about the ups and downs of loving someone who doesn’t really love you back the same way and I’ve come to realize how unhealthy it was. I wrote about how I gave everything I had—my heart, my soul, and all my loyalty—to this person, but they just took it all without really caring about me. It was super hard realizing that the person I thought was my best friend didn’t value me the way I valued them. Each chapter talks about different feelings I went through: being anxious about things I couldn’t say, desperately wanting them to notice me, and the sadness of knowing my love and efforts were ignored as well as other things. "Our Endings" isn’t just about being heartbroken; it’s also about how the person I loved and pretty much idolized; their true intentions slowly revealed itself to me. Which lead me to finding the strength to let go of someone who was hurting me. It shows how hard it is to move on but also that it’s possible to find new beginnings and realize my own worth again. As well as me growing in my faith in Jesus Christ and encouraging people to follow him!This is my first book that I’m thinking of publishing so this isn’t out yet.

Gaia is dead. The world is a mess of fused realms—acid rain burns the ground, food is scarce, and the air is poison. No one knows why Gaia, the ancient guardian of life, died, but her rotting corpse unleashed chaos. Monstrous Outer Gods slithered into the cracks of reality, twisting the land into nightmares. Yet, in the ruins, people still fight to survive. Under a giant boulder—the only shelter in this toxic wasteland—a boy wakes up. He’s the last human alive, his memories fuzzy except for flashes of a lost Earth: sunny skies, laughter, and a strange power inside him. He can create Kaiju, giant monsters that could crush armies… if he knew how to control them. But right now, he’s just a hungry kid, scrambling to find food and avoid getting killed. Outside his rock, alien clans run the show. Some trade clean water for labor, others heal wounds with glowing mushrooms, and a few settle disputes with fistfights to blow off steam before rage drives them insane. Everyone fears the 100% Rule. Too much stress, sadness, or anger? Your mind snaps, turning you into a Husk—a mindless monster with no soul. The boy’s Kaiju power could help him survive… or push him closer to becoming a Husk. Worse, death here is permanent. If he dies, someone else takes his place—an outcast, a kid, a warrior. The world doesn’t care who you are. It just wants to eat you alive. This isn’t a story about heroes. The boy isn’t special. He’s just trying to survive, one day at a time—bargaining with clans, scavenging junk, and accidentally summoning Kaiju when he panics. Maybe he’ll find a way to fix this broken world. Or maybe he’ll just find a decent meal. In a place this messed up, even small victories matter.

John has been reading [The Legend of Divine Twig] for years, but at the end, the author rushes through it, leaving him with a bad taste in his mouth. He furiously contacts the author, stating he could have done better. To his surprise, the Author replied to him with one word Bet John has been plucked from his room into the world of the divine and wretches. He enjoys reading the novel but he wouldn't want to be in it. The world is full of hotel knights, priest, mysticism and worst of all eldritch horror.

An Invitation demanding them to a ball was an act of acceptance in their society, but it was something else in the way of his thinking. His Household was indeed the wealthiest in the society back in the day. But after the death of his father whom his mother believed to be a murder causes the collapse of their household. Even the distant family refuses to help them which relocate the family into one of their private property. A place that was saved from the bidding by greedy ancestors. As the eldest, he became the backbone of the family and promised he would stay out of the way of noble life ever again. He is now a well known Apothecary in the town. It was a tough job at first because the villagers thinks he was a scammer because there is no way a noble would treat people such as poor people like them. His kindness made the people forget his origin and began to accept his family existence. Finishing his treatment, coming home with a letter on the table in his room, his sister attended the ball stating this is the chance for the family to gain their righteous again, and the way to find out the real deal behind their father's death. It is indeed a humiliation. Adeena did not return after that he issued the missing case but none would care to take on the case of a fallen noble. He came to the residence asking for Adeena's where about only to be answered, there was no invitation toward the family at all. In a dilemma, he must choose to let her go, but if he wishes for his sister back he must gain his standing in the society and meeting those people who harm his family back in the past. " I promise I won't let people know that I am a dangerous being mother, I would shield every part of my skin until I found Adeena and bring her back" Leaving his mother behind, he walked into the last place he sought for help. As he believed that person would not let him down.

Red_Blizzard: DRAGOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!! TankDragon_72: LLLLLLLLLL imagine losing to me LOLOLOLOL TWICE IN A ROW!!!! Red Blizzard: STFU you little sh*t! next time is payback! Ur going come crying to me when next month's results comes out!!!! Two of the top ranked players in the world had a long history of fighting for first place in the game called, The Legends Of Alethea. A game that has tens and millions of concurrent players daily and they stood at the top. The two legends that are on the top of Alethea, were currently in a predicament. They reincarnated as the main characters of the game. TankDragon becoming Theodore Ignatius and Red Blizzard becoming Selene Aventus, two characters that are destined to die, because choosing one would lead the other to die. Better yet the world was going to be on the brink of extinction! Watch as the two rivals and nemesis work together, trying to survive and save their new loved ones. Of course, the two are also tied into an arranged marriage. How are they going to deal with that or use it to their advantage?

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Kibou, a reclusive loner with no interest in the world beyond his small, monotonous life, is suddenly thrust into the unimaginable when he receives a cryptic call from a mysterious stranger. The stranger offers Kibou an impossible choice: become his warrior, or watch the world fall to destruction. Dismissive and skeptical, Kibou ignores the call, brushing it off as a cruel joke. But the stranger isn’t done—he visits Kibou in his dreams, relentless and unwavering, urging him to join a cause far greater than anything Kibou has ever known. Reluctantly, he gives in, calling the stranger back... and his life is changed forever. From the dreary, uneventful existence he once knew, Kibou is thrown into a war of cosmic proportions, fighting forces beyond human comprehension. As the stakes rise and the genre of his life shifts from mundane to epic, Kibou must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems and every choice could alter the fate of the universe. Witness a journey of self-discovery, heroism, and untold power as Kibou is forced to become more than just a man—he must become a warrior.

This story is about Michael, a 16-year-old boy who lives in the slums of the Logron Empire. He lives by stealing, but then he will have an encounter that will completely upset his usual routine and he will have to survive only thanks to the help of his particular power and his companions.

The story of what happens when a protagonist finishes their role in the story. Author notes. I created this, let's say Novel On the spur of the moment, english is not my first language I may not even write other chapters From laziness. Thanks

Lee Seo-jun was an average college student until one day an accident took his life away, ripping him away from the life he knew and loved. He suddenly found himself waking up in the body of Adrian Mallorne, the third son of a minor antagonist side character in a novel he read once before. As Adrien, he finds himself with a caring but distant mother, two older brothers who find new ways to make his life a living hell, an abusive father, and a charismatic prince with a secret. Armed with modern-day knowledge, he navigates his new life at Tris Academy where he learns all about this new and magical world he finds himself in. Watching as the novel's plot unfolds, he finds that there is more to this world than the novel ever mentioned, especially when it comes to the charismatic prince that has taken it upon himself to follow Adrien around. What secrets does this prince hide? Why does Adrien feel such a strong attraction to him? And when will those rotten brothers of his leave him alone?

" My child, you were always there for me. Always present like a gift so precious and priceless. Your existence so welcoming and accepting i couldnt start but to feel sorry because i know you are worthy of so much more. I'm sorry I couldn't give you my all. You deserve the world and even beyond, so I hope you can find your own happiness and adore that life which I have given you. I know my apology will not fix the wound I have placed onto you or the burdens you have decided to carry on your shoulders, but you need to always remember that mum has always and will always love you. Even if shes not around. My lovely son...." Those were the last words she had uttered.

Jeon Jungkook, Got Stuck into his younger sister's dating sim game, but what happens when him and his sister encounters that the dating sim game has also turned into an mvp? While Still trying to get rid the Protagonist Kim Taehyung fall for the female protagonist, will Jungkook develop feeling for him? Or Will he just play his best role as the villainous side character? While everything work the way jungkook wants or will it just get worse than what he initially planned for?

"I am different" That's what River Moonborne thinks, wishing to live a normal life, despite being an heir to his family. However, it seems like fate has other plans for him, when he gets a different color badge than the rest at the assessment...

Elicia Westford Ospherus, a princess to a powerful kingdom. She had died a terrible fate but then woke up again to her young self and the process continued 4 times. When Elicia was reborn again for the fifth time, she decided she was going to change plans and instead of marrying those she truly loved, she will marry someone she doesn't have feelings for. Or so she hopes

It wasn't on purpose. When Maria stole a peculiar book from one of her classmates, she thought nothing of it since her classmate didn't seem too fond of reading; Maria thought she could get away with it, however, she never expected the book to hold such secrets. Working as a barista in the city of Quezon, Maria discovers that not only was the book she had once read predicting the end of the world, but her old pocket watch was the key to figuring out its secrets. Before she knew it, chaos started to unfold, claiming the lives of thousands as deadly games began to appear all over the world, forcing humans to become players to survive. Maria never imagined that an old book series could lead to such catastrophes. Can a book with hundreds of pages stacked together— really be the sole reason for the end of humanity? Left with no other choice, Maria uses her knowledge from the books to navigate through the looming perils before her. With the desire to meet the beings that heralded the world's end and uncover the mysteries shrouding her books, Maria strove to survive and adapt to her new reality, even if it meant being tangled between life and death. In a world brimming with tales, akin to the multitude of stars gleaming in the nocturnal skies or the depths of the vast ocean yet to be explored, the story of searching for one's ending begins... * * * TL;DR: What to expect: -Slow Paced Story -Character Development  -A Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic World -Mysteries! -Diverse Characters  -Family Conflict and Comradeship  -Sub-Plot Romance between Two Women -3.4k-3.8k Word Count per Chapter -Mistakes in grammar or prose since English is not my Native Language What NOT to expect: -Overpowered MC -Reverse Harem -LitRPG * * * Before reading this story, please note that this story will not be a short one. This story is inspired by many unlimited-flow Chinese novels I often read, Alice in Borderland, and my childhood favorite cartoon show, Adventure Time. Although this is my first time writing a story and may be an amateur, there would also be some terrible grammar, prose, and repetition of words since English is not my native language, I still hope that some of you will be able to enjoy reading this story I created during quarantine.  This story may also be slow in terms of updating, but I'll try my best to upload frequently or find a schedule to upload the chapters. I accept any form of criticism, tips, and advice!

Before rebirth, Duke Mayhem :" You lawless women, who would like a creature like you?" Emperor Trimurti : "come on someone , put a leash on him." All minister shivered .. After rebirth Duke Mayhem : "You won`t take responsibily after you tame me? you are a lawless emperor." holding his wife leg and crying. All minister looked at emperor with amusement. emperor actually tamed this blackbelly duke. Emperor Trimurti : "...." what`s happening

Humanity end is closing in with the rising appearance of celestials and Dark Lord but thanks to the introduction of abilities and the appearance of kami abilities humanity gains a fighting gain. But will will it be enough?

Diablo died and had to help a god in collecting souls he lost by mistake than he had to help him fight against an organization with the help of fire power he have and the person who lives inside him but during his battle he was betrayed and almost died then judgement was passed upon him and his friends to be crushed under heaven he somehow survived and got half of his revenge but still he had to overcome many obstacles in his path

Aurora, a teenage girl, has never stayed in one place long enough to call it home. With her father's military career dictating their moves, Aurora's life is a constant whirlwind of new cities, schools, and faces. But when her family arrives in Paris for the summer, something feels different. As Aurora explores the city's charming streets, historic landmarks, and picturesque cafes, she begins to uncover a sense of freedom and adventure she's never experienced before. As she settles into her new life, Aurora finds herself torn between embracing the thrill of the unknown and longing for the stability and connections she's always lacked. Will this summer in Paris be the turning point Aurora needs to discover herself, find love, and create a sense of belonging? A beacon of hope for love?

"I want to watch you try... You want to end my life by your own hands?? I will gladly take a bullet from you, I have already lived in this world full of so much pain, even in moments of hope I still expect sadness and hurt. do you really think that I didn't know ?? All this while I only hoped that it'll get better and you'll learn to see me as who I truly am,so kill me stabb me with a dagger of shoot f#cking gun at me, I have never been afraid to die... The pains from the world has made me think that perhaps death is just misunderstood, I want to experience the peace in the silence ". She charged him so much because she didn't want to see him suffer but he came closer and place his soft lips on her and kissed her life he was trying to explain the meaning of his life to her through his lips movements, it's was feverish it was intense. It doesn't have to end like this he said, but it will she responded... Maya seal an abandoned child turned superstar and assassin as a plant for the sync. What happens when she's sent on a mission to retrieve the most valuable asset of the boss from Sean?? Will she get the seal? will he be the happiness she didn't know she needed?? or the enemy whose brains she must blow out?? Will she be able to keep her life and dirty secrets away from the public?? What other secret does she need to know about herself?? Is there a happy ending for Maya??.... Read the book to get answers to Maya Seal...