House By The River

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

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WSA 2025 Entry- Updates every Monday and Friday #wsa #wsa2025 ----------------- In a future where the pursuit of technology has led to the creation of massive robots known as Titans, used by the government for destruction and control, a pair of twins escape their dire circumstances in the city’s slums. A brother, modified with robotic parts, and his sister, a natural adept with the hidden power to control nature, find refuge in a secluded oasis amidst a concrete jungle, called The Green House. Here, they encounter a community thriving in harmony with nature, far from the government's reach. However, their peace is short-lived as the government dispatches Titans to claim this last bastion of greenery. Faced with overwhelming odds, the twins and the residents of The Green House stand in defiance. The sister harnesses her newfound abilities to wield the forces of nature, while her brother employs his robotic enhancements in a dramatic confrontation to protect their newfound home and freedom. I'm also on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/663183/fictions

You know, life is short. But it is also more vast than we could ever imagine. We’re all just simply on a ship alone against the waves of a river with no end in sight, and that… Scares us. Stuck in the riptide, we have no choice but to paddle forward. And yet, as humans, we look for a way out. So instead we paddle right and end up down someone else’s river. It’s empty though, cause they did the same thing you did. Once in a while you’ll find some who paddled left instead of right. Or those who desperately try to paddle back and end up nowhere. But you always end up back on your own river. You may be wondering what I’m trying to say here. The point is, nobody will be there to help you steer your own boat, cause everyone has their own boat to steer. Lonely, isn’t it? But, “there is no absolutely desperate situation in this world. There were only people who despair.” A great poet said that. This is a story of a boy who was afraid of despair. A tale of the 8 sins he committed that brought the world to despair in his place. And the three heads of a lone dragon.

… “One fifty.” I heard someone shout. “One sixty.” Another said immediately. “Two hundred.” “Five hundred thousand dollars.” “Five hundred thousand dollars, going once, going twice, sold.” Cesar announced and everybody clapped. “What was that?” Drego barked. “What?” I blinked, my smile slowly dissipating. “Why did you agree to stand up there? And looking like this for that matter.” I frowned. “Like what?” “Did you enjoy the fact that men were bidding on you like some prost—” My palms flew and landed on Drego’s face before I could understand what I was doing. “You don’t get to judge how I decide to look. Who the hell do you think you are to judge me? I did what I did for charity. You’re my boss, don’t cross any lines.” I turned around to leave. “Wait. Nichole I’m sorry.” He said more calmly. I looked at him again. “Because I told you that I was in love with you doesn’t make it okay for you to get involved in my personal life and decisions.” “It’s not like—” “Don’t worry. The day I quit was my first day getting over you. You don’t have to worry about that crazy talk. I’m over you. And I’ll leave your company the second you find my replacement and you won’t have to see me anymore.” “Nichole please listen—” “Drego, you’re up.” Reid came outside. His expression changed. It was no surprise. The tension between Drego and I was palpable. “Is everything okay?” Reid asked. “Yeah.” I replied. “We are done here.”

Our story begins with Doctor Curio Avaline and his greatest invention, the Quantum Super Imposition Assimilator. It was, as a matter of fact, the door to space exploration for mankind and our main character, Dr. Avaline wishes to be ingrained into the history book with it. But an invention so advanced is the cause of much evil. The one who holds the Assimilator is the one who holds the future of humankind. In the midst of the exhibition of the Assimilator, an assassination was organised, aimed at the center point of this series of events, the inventor himself. He was able to prevent the tragedy it brought, in exchange for his own life. But Curio Avaline is no fool to this cunning game. He has prepared his escape route, to another version of Earth. And I welcome you to this story of how he travels the multiverse looking for knowledge he dares not to comprehend.

This is about a girl(a doctor) finding herself in an astonishing world and in the process finding that someone whom she called her 'unrequited love' was involved. It would be so much nicer if I could make a profile for the story. First time doing an actual story. WOOH

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

The greatest tragedy is not the destruction of the self, but realizing too late that you were never yourself to begin with.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend, heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

In the heart of ancient Egypt, where the sun god reigns and noble blood dictates fate, a young servant’s heart dares to defy the order of the world. Aarav, a fifteen-year-old boy taken from Meluhha, arrives in Thebes as a mere servant—destined to be unseen, unheard, and forgotten. But his fate changes when he is assigned to the enigmatic Khai, the nineteen-year-old son of a powerful nobleman. Draped in gold, kohl-lined eyes concealing his true self, Khai is an untouchable vision of perfection. Yet behind closed doors, when the masks fall away, Aarav glimpses something no one else has—the unguarded beauty of a man who is both powerful and painfully human. What begins as silent devotion turns into a love neither of them can name, a forbidden bond woven in stolen glances and unspoken words. But in a world where status is law and desire is dangerous, how long can love exist in the shadows? A tale of longing, devotion, and a love that defies the sands of time.

Lucifer chuckled, hiding his earlier annoyance in a heartbeat. "You've grown so much" he said. "I'm sorry I haven't come to see you sooner, it's very hard to leave a place you've been confined to for eternity, but I've made sure my demons watched over you, you've become quite the Phantom" Phantom. The ghost is here. "What did you call me?" Sal asked. "That's right I nearly forgot, you have no idea who you are, much less what you are, and so you consider yourself to be nothing more than what others tell you to be" said Lucifer. "But don't worry, I'm here to change that, I keep my promises Salome, well sometimes that is" ................ Sal was many things. A weirdo yes. A dealer absolutely. A warrior? Definitely not. But all that changes when the Council of Elders, a combination of gods, angels and demons, asks him to go on a hunt, to find and kill a necromancer whose plans might cause a rip in the fabric of reality. Sal agrees and though he is powerful he needs the help of five Shaded beings from the Other World to help him. Little does he know that this one task has the potential to birth many things. Love leads to loss, loss leads to pain and pain leads to regret. Will he be able to complete his task? Will he die before he gets his chance? What sacrifices would he have to make? And what did it truly mean to be a Phantom?

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

A horror novel writer, Kaelen Verin, inherits an abandoned house on the outskirts of a modern city. No one wants to speak about its past, and the locals regard him with fear. However, what he discovers inside is more terrifying than anything he has ever written. Inside, he finds an old manuscript titled "A Broken House and Dead Bodies" – the exact title of the novel he intended to write. The problem? The book is fully written. And it tells his story. With each page he reads, the events described begin to become reality. The corpses mentioned in the text appear in the house, shadows from the past whisper impossible truths, and a cursed medieval knight, clad in broken armor, tries to kill him, accusing him of "creating him and condemning him."

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

In the distant future, human beings will step into the interstellar era, but they will face many crises such as resource depletion and civilization conflicts. Lin Yu, a young man from an ordinary background but with the dream of exploring the universe, accidentally found a mysterious clue left by ancient civilization, which seems to hide the key to saving mankind. In order to pursue the truth, Lin Yu formed an adventure team with the talented scientist Ellie, the tenacious and brave captain Chen Feng, and others, and embarked on a journey across the stars in a dilapidated but hope-carry spaceship. They crossed the mysterious wormhole, encountered powerful alien civilizations, solved the puzzles of ancient relics, and struggled to survive in desperate situations. As the adventure deepens, they gradually uncover a shocking conspiracy spanning tens of thousands of years, which is related to the fate code of human origin and future. In the face of unknown fear, the conflict of civilization and the test of human nature, can Lin Yu and others find the way to redemption and lead mankind into a new era?

Rejected. Shattered. Desired by two. Torn between fate and freedom. I was supposed to be his. From the moment I was born, the bond between us had been written in the stars. Alpha Prince Cedric—my fated mate, my destiny, the one who was meant to cherish and protect me. But under the glow of the full moon, surrounded by the expectant eyes of the entire kingdom, he looked at me with nothing but disgust. "I, Cedric Nightbane, reject you as my mate." The words felt like a blade to my soul, severing something deep inside me. My body trembled, my Omega instincts screamed for me to submit, to plead for his love. But I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t beg for someone who never wanted me. So I ran. I ran from the whispers, the shame, the pain tearing me apart from the inside. I ran until my legs gave out, until I had nothing left—only to stumble into the hands of Dante Nightbane, the Tyrant King of the Shadowfang Empire. Where Cedric’s touch had been cold, Dante’s was searing. Where Cedric’s rejection had left me empty, Dante’s possessive gaze made something deep inside me burn. And when he inhaled my scent, something dark and unbreakable snapped into place. “Your mate was a fool to let you go, little Omega. But I am not.” Now, I am trapped in the arms of a monster—a ruthless, merciless Alpha who refuses to let me escape. He is nothing like the mate I once longed for. He is sharper, crueller… and yet, when I am near him, my body betrays me, drawn to the fire that burns in his touch. But there are secrets hidden in my blood, whispers of a lost royal lineage and a power that could change the world. Power that two Alphas are willing to go to war over. The mate who threw me away now fights to take me back. The tyrant who claimed me would destroy the world to keep me. But I am done being a prize for men to fight over. If fate dares to decide my path, then I will carve my own. And when I do—not even the strongest Alpha alive will be able to contain me.

Does success justify all its sacrifices? Does it leave a bitter taste in the mouth, or is it my blood? Yes, I am bleeding profusely. The water was tumultuous. Sharp peaks threatened us like the fangs of a bloodthirsty monster. The thunder illuminated his face, covered in mud and blood. He raised his weapon, ready to pierce it straight into my heart.

Lila Cynder Evie (Evee- eh) thought that she was just an ordinary girl, with all sorts of misfortune. She has lived out her entire life in a foster home where she was never loved by her foster mother Olga, and has been through countless types of abuse. While the only two people who she cared for and loved at the corrupt home, were her little twin foster sisters. One day, Lila's life of hell ends while she receives an acceptance letter to Oasel Academy ("Oh-tsil" Academy). A school and place for people just like her, who possess magical abilities to learn and be wizards and witches. While she enrolls to the magical school, she gets sorted with the rest of the other first years to their different Houses. (And suddenly gets sorted in a new and peculiar house). Due to all challenges and hardships she dealt in her past life, she will have to find a way to survive in the enchanted, school of Oasel. Lila takes on every challenging obstacle, to become a greater and brightest witch. { I dedicate this story to both my older sister Evelyn, my niece Hazel, and my two nephews, Imri and Mars. You guys have made my day magical, and inspire me everyday. I luv u guys!!! }

The universe is ruled by gods, their dominion upheld by the vast reach of the Divine Federation. For millennia, they have shaped history, silencing those who dare to defy them. But when the Celestial Realignment begins, ripples of change spread across the cosmos, awakening ancient empires, stirring forgotten legacies, and unearthing forces that should have remained buried. All eyes turn toward a seemingly insignificant planet—Terra—where destiny is quietly unfolding. Caught in the heart of this cosmic storm are Leonard Haravok and Samantha McCoy—two souls bound together in ways neither fully understands. Leon seeks vengeance for a past that will not let him go, while Sam, burdened by guilt, longs for connection in a life shaped by solitude. As the tides of war rise, their paths become inexorably intertwined, testing not only their strength but the fragile emotions neither dares to name. In the chaos, alliances will be forged, betrayals will cut deep, and amidst the fire of war, hearts may find themselves entangled in ways neither fate nor duty could predict. The Age of False Gods is ending. But what comes next may be far more dangerous.

Awakening in an Earth-like world, Arga senses an unsettling anomaly. Together with a group of equally disoriented strangers, he plunges into a terrifying labyrinth of deception. Are they trapped in a deadly parallel reality? Victims of a failed secret experiment? Or pawns in an unimaginable genetic engineering game? As paranoia creeps in and the lines between reality and illusion blur, Arga must unravel this puzzle before his own mind shatters. A chilling psychological thriller, a blend of sci-fi survival and alternate reality suspense, that will leave you questioning every truth.

Suddenly waking up in another's body, Rin was so confuse that he can't even react on what is going on. By the time that Rin wanted to live the life that He thinks was the best for him, he suddenly been tormented by the previous owner of his body. Find out the journey for the mysterious happenings as how Rin got to another body and as of what happened to the original owner of the body.

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

rules. Always follow the rules or else