The Garden Of Sinners

Short stories of a young man discovering about his dormant lust. No story had any kind of connection with the other.

Han Xue Qin lost her family in a car crash. She wonders in her midnight garden in daze. One day at 19, she meet a boy briefly in collage. Again in her adulthood, she met him again in her midnight garden. However he turns out to be the man that her cousin's groom. She retune to hide in her midnight garden but he seek her out to bring her out to the sunlight garden.

In a world where martial arts reign supreme, the tale of "The Supreme Master of Celestial Swordsmanship" follows the journey of a young, unassuming swordsman named Zhang Wei. Born in a humble village, Zhang Wei possesses an extraordinary natural talent for swordsmanship that surpasses the greatest warriors. However, he is unaware of the deep, ancient bloodline that runs through his veins—one tied to the legendary Celestial Swordsmanship, a mystical technique said to grant its wielder ultimate power and mastery over the elements. When his village is destroyed by a powerful sect seeking to control the secrets of the Celestial Sword, Zhang Wei embarks on a quest for vengeance and self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters powerful allies and deadly foes, including the enigmatic Lady Xian, a master swordswoman with a tragic past, and Wang Zhen, a rival swordsman consumed by greed and ambition. Together, they uncover the lost teachings of the Celestial Sword, but they also draw the attention of dark forces intent on harnessing its power. As Zhang Wei trains under the ancient martial arts masters scattered across the lands, he begins to unlock the true potential of the Celestial Sword, becoming a symbol of hope and a beacon of strength for those who fight for justice. But as his power grows, so too does the burden of his destiny. To defeat the corrupt sect and prevent the world from falling into darkness, Zhang Wei must make the ultimate sacrifice, facing both inner and external battles that test his spirit, honor, and the very essence of the sword.

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

Standing atop a tall building, he takes a leap. To anyone watching, it might seem like the end—but instead, he’s transported to another world. After an unfortunate accident, the main character finds himself in a new realm, a place that quickly becomes his home. His new life is comfortable, even enjoyable, yet something feels inexplicably... off. Content Warning: This story contains dark themes, including but not limited to suicide, self-hate, abuse, and mental instability. The r18 tag is for the second volume and beyond.

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

The son of the God of Darkness is known for his bad temper among the gods. The father, the God of Darkness, does not like that his son behaves too freely, which casts a shadow on his reputation." The God of Darkness decides to send his son to a world that he and the other gods rule without telling the other gods. It is difficult to predict what the son of the God of Darkness will do. How would he decide to show his father that he was in charge and that he was just a jerk?

In a world where destiny is determined by the Arcstone, everyone’s future is bound by their stats. Strength, Speed, Endurance, Intelligence, and Potential—these are the pillars of life in the Statocracy. For Kale, a scrawny outcast from a small village, the Rite of Revelation was supposed to define his place in the world. But when the Arcstone reveals nothing—no rank, no Potential—Kale becomes an anomaly. Branded as “unfit,” he’s cast out into the Wastes, exiled to a life of despair and death. Yet, where others see failure, an enigmatic old man named Rheon sees freedom. Free from the system’s chains, Kale holds a power few can imagine: the ability to grow beyond limits. As Kale learns to wield his untapped strength, he uncovers a truth that threatens the entire Statocracy. In a world where power is everything, what happens when someone refuses to be bound by the rules? With newfound determination and unshakable resolve, Kale sets out to defy fate, shatter the system, and forge a destiny of his own.

Oneshot story about a guy who got assigned to tend to the garden of a local high school and a girl who got interested in what he's doing.

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.

In the heart of the northern realm of Eldora lies Whisperwood, a magical forest thriving under the watchful gaze of the Verdant King, a benevolent spirit with the head of a stag and the body of a human. However, a shadow looms over the nearby Elven Kingdom of Sindrah as a virulent plague sweeps through, twisting beauty into decay and death. Queen Maeve, desperate to save her people, becomes fixated on the Everbloom, a rumored magical flower hidden within Whisperwood with immense healing power. Althaea, a young elf and Guardian of the northern part of the realm, sworn to protect its balance, hears whispers of the Everbloom. Deeply attuned to the forest, she understands the elves' desperation but knows harvesting the Everbloom would disrupt Whisperwood's delicate balance. Althaea's worst fears come true when Maeve sends elite Shadow Elves to secure the Everbloom. Torn between duty and her connection to the forest, Althaea tries to stop them but is forced to watch in horror as Whisperwood is ravaged. The essence of the Verdant King fractures under despair and rage, giving rise to the Cinderheart, a twisted reflection fueled by vengeance. The Cinderheart unleashes destruction upon Sindrah, mirroring the devastation of Whisperwood. Althaea realizes the Verdant King resides within the Cinderheart and knows she must act. She journeys to the realm of Vasperia to seek help from her powerful friend, Kael—who is also a guardian, hoping to sever the darkness and restore balance to Whisperwood. Can Althaea succeed before the Cinderheart's wrath consumes everything, or will Sindrah become a desolate wasteland haunted by a fallen spirit's echoes?

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

I thought I was just another gamer until I found myself in a post-apocalyptic world where survival is a game—and I’m playing for keeps. With my life on the line and grotesque creatures lurking around every corner, I quickly learn that strategy is my best weapon. But it’s not just about surviving; it’s about forging bonds with a ragtag group of fellow survivors. Among them is Ethan, a brooding ex-soldier who makes my heart race despite the danger we face. As we navigate a treacherous landscape filled with rival factions and ancient magic, I must uncover the secrets within me that could turn the tide in our favor. Will our growing connection help us rise from the ashes, or will the chaos of this world tear us apart before we get the chance?

He was just another face in the crowd, an ordinary man living an unremarkable life—until a sealed book whispered of sin and salvation. Ephraim never sought power, but fate has a way of twisting desires. Thrust into an unfamiliar world where survival requires more than just caution, he walks a line between strength and ruin, tempted by forces that threaten to consume him. As he grapples with strange abilities, shadowed by the seven sins, Ephraim must decide: will he be a pawn, or will he carve his own path? In a land where trust is fragile and the powerful rule, one wrong choice could lead to madness—or something far worse.

An omen from the abyss waltzed in and started its tyranny over the mortal land. Everything it touches shift the fate of the living and corrupted them into a twisted being. A mistake. A tainted. A sin. They were the Sinners. A mortal chosen by the light, sworn to protect the mankind and fought to reclaim the land. For generations, they fought against the abyss with their fragile flesh. The last shield for mankind against the overwhelming power of the Sinners. A miracle. A mortal. A light. They were the Luminaries. For thousands of years, these two sides have fought against each other. Against the odds, the luminaries always prevailed against the sinners. However, the sinners don’t stay death. Every 500 years, they returned from their long slumber in the abyss to start another twisted cycle of fate. Ethel, the Sinner of Wrath, woke up for the sixth time after dying in a battle against the one she holds dear like a family. In the sixth resurrection, fate wanted to tell a different story. The only family she thought she could rely on in this lonely world now wanted her dead. As the sinners raised from the ashes of their countless defeats, Ethel must put an end to such bloodshed. She cannot allow a war to ravage the land and dragged the innocents along. However, a sinner cannot perform a miracle and hope. Her tainted hands can only take life instead of saving them. So she turned her sight to the light, the only savior of the mortals from this war. Despite being deemed as the sinner filled with wrath, nobody hated the war more than the sinner of wrath herself. *Cover generated via PixAI*

'Sinner of the Spades' takes place in an alternate early 20th century, at the turn of industrial advancement. Set in a world where one Empire rules over the majority of the western continent, the world is ravaged by the aftereffects of a great war. It is a world of tragedy, of longing for wealth, of parading high above the clouds, of mechanical automatons, and of grand tales of sorcery not many have had the chance to see themselves. Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest

In the realm of dreams, a person finds themselves consistently drawn into a captivating vision. Every slumber carries them to an infinite garden adorned with pristine white flowers that stretch endlessly in every direction. Amidst this floral expanse stands a majestic white tree, its branches adorned with the very same blossoms that blanket the ground. A curious seeker, the dreamer often ponders the significance of this recurring dream. Each night, they find themselves transported to this ethereal sanctuary, as if called by an unknown force. As the dream's enigma deepens, follow as the dreamer embarks a thorny path of despair. Onto the dreamer’s paths to the eternal garden. Update: 5/week You could also find it here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/75470/eternal-garden https://www.scribblehub.com/series/890195/eternal-garden/ https://zenithnovels.com/book/eternal-garden-393

All her life, Ariella kept giving him her everything silently but what she got in return was humiliation and... her death. but what happens when she is back in 10 years of her life, at the age of 16 where all her tragedies were yet to begin?

In a modern world divided into two opposing continents, society is strictly compartmentalized. On one of the continents, underdeveloped and often despised, live the Sinners, beings endowed with powers born from their faults and weaknesses. Everyone carries the burden of their sin, materialized by unique abilities but often perceived as dangerous or unpredictable. On the other side, on a prosperous and technologically advanced continent, live the Saints, those who possess gifts derived from their virtues and purity. They too have powers, but they are highly revered and live in wealth and admiration. The story follows Élise, a young girl with an improbable destiny: born with the essence of both worlds, she is both sinner and saint. Endowed with powers from both continents, she is rejected by the Saints, who consider her impure, and feared by the Sinners, who see in her a dangerous anomaly. Lost between these two identities, Élise will be pushed on a quest to discover the truth behind the separation of the two continents and the origin of her powers. As she ventures further and further into these two worlds, Élise discovers secrets buried for centuries, revealing that the line between sin and virtue is much finer than we think. The powers she carries within her could either unite the two continents or destroy them. But to achieve this, she will first have to fully accept who she is, even if it means questioning everything she has been taught about good and evil. --- This synopsis introduces the conflict between the two continents, Élise's dilemma between her two identities, and a quest for the reconciliation of the two worlds.

In the war-torn kingdom of Georgia, young Prince David is burdened with a prophecy that foretells his rise as the "Builder King." Trained in combat and strategy from an early age, David must grow into a warrior capable of uniting his fractured kingdom. Facing powerful enemies and internal betrayals, his journey is filled with intense battles and difficult choices, as he fights to reclaim his kingdom's glory.

In a realm where humans and mystical beasts coexist, Kaden, a skilled tamer, finds his life irrevocably changed when a bonding ritual goes awry. Merging his essence with a spirit wolf, he is transformed into a hybrid—caught between the worlds of man and beast. As Kaden begins to harness extraordinary new abilities, he is haunted by dark instincts and cryptic dreams of a prophecy that surrounds the Shifter, a being fated to either unite or destroy the realms. Now targeted by the Cult of the Pure, who see his existence as an abomination, and the Lost Pack, who believe him to be their long-awaited savior, Kaden faces an impossible choice. Will he embrace his hybrid nature and bridge the gap between both worlds, or cling to his humanity, risking the onset of chaos? In a tale filled with internal conflict, courage, and high stakes, Kaden must navigate the delicate balance between his two identities. The fate of both realms hinges on the choices he makes as he uncovers the truth about his destiny.

The Bible of Darkness stolen by the Folix—the ghosts of Darkness—made Han Zhong, the Dragon Son of Trixon, have to descend from Mount Severe. The reason is, in addition to the sacred book, the Folix apparently kidnapped babies from settlements at the foot of the mountain as well. According to a rumor spread by an fortune-teller, the baby was a descendant of the Dark Lord. Just as it was recorded in the Bible of Darkness. That in the next ten years there will be a Dark War led by a human. And for the Dragon descendant trying to balance the world, Han Zhong had to prevent it all. But actually, how did the Folix know that babies born in the most sacred settlements at the foot of Severe Mountain who were protected by the Dragon Castle guard descended Darkness? Is this just an excuse that the Folixes are actually keeping something very different from the Bible? copyright NiceMcQueen2022

In the infinite universe composed of planes, the number of planes that had gained fame with their might and traversed millions of years was no more than the fingers on one hand. Among them was the Celestial Plane, inhabited by beings known as the Fatihs. A young Fatih named Ülgen had just graduated from the academy of the Celestial Plane and was about to take his first step towards becoming a true Fatih in the infinite universe. He knew that his journey would be filled with countless dangers, and he was ready!

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

The Third World War happened. Countless lives bled and died, half of all life the world has to offer laid bare on the soil Mother Nature embrace. Pollution and wastes reaches all over the world. Humans and animals were sacrificed in the catastrophic destruction the humanity brought upon themselves. The people rioted and kill each other at the times where they should band together. The world is left with a tragedy that signifies the beginning of the end. A deadly virus roam all over the world and evolved to the point that the infected eventually loss all hope of seeing the next sunrise. It left the surviving life to desperation, the people’s will collapse at the sight of their doom. THE BETRAYAL HAPPENED AT THE VERY BEGINNING. The precious ends of time were spent in silence as the sun give its last rays of light to the Ruins of the Old World. A significant period to be witness by all before the precious hopes and dreams for salvation collapses. Remnants of families stayed huddled together — in life and death, at the darkness and dawn. The world shall be inhabitable for humanity will reach its extinction. However, the cosmos seems to have brought about different tale. Countless small meteorites showered its luminous rays upon the Earth. The meteorites rained all over the world days and nights, creating a havocs effect. The tenacious living survive to witnessed this phenomenon and the unyielding world shall thrive by creating and shaping the beginning of the New World.