Locke And Key

Leon Winchester like every nowdays traveller passed through in the novel and became the villain in it. But he was different from other villains, Why? That is because while other villains in the novels are racking their brains trying to find ways to counter the protagonists from gaining strength, He was comfortable seating at home enjoying life. While other villains in the novels are anxious to prevent the protagonist from meeting the heroine in fear of getting green, He diligently arranges things for them to meet. While other villains in the novels are busy trying to prevent protagonists from finding opportunities and their golden fingers, He helps the protagonist to get those opportunities. You may ask why he is doing this, whether Is he stupid or has an NTR fetish, But no, He is doing this because... [Ding! The protagonist gains +1 sub-rank in his cultivation.] [Ding! Congratulation host for triggering a Hundred-times critical strike on it, Gaining +10 sub-rank is your cultivation.] [Ding! The Protagonist gain slight +1 affection from his mother.] [Ding! Congratulation host for triggering a Thousand-times critical strike on it, Gaining +1000 favorability {Not Even Death Do Us Apart} of protagonist stepmother.] [Ding! The Protagonist awakened the hidden job "Necromancer".] [Ding! Congratulation host for triggering a Million-times critical strike on it, Awakening Legendary Mythical hidden job "Hand Of Death".] Of this. Each time protagonist gets something he will receive a hundred, thousand even a million times of it. This is how his easy life of countering the protagonist began.

Is there anything as true happiness? Even a mute girl like me wonder. Once lost in my world of oblivion but now in light of the dirty secrets that played behind me. Murder like common theft and even crime, like the play of little children. who would lead the dynasty? I wonder lies after lies, hypocrisy stench like the smell of laundry making me pounder. It is no longer a mere selection but now the survival of the fittest. I have to become the heiress which I've been named either by hook or by crook, even if it means relaying on the influence of the man I've been sold to it's now time I cause havoc and disrupt the peace of many, causes the downfall of many, and place many on their toes as they try to discover who the orchestrator is But who would ever suspect a mute?

The air in the secluded passage crackled with a tension that was both palpable and suffocating. Arin, her back pressed against the cold stone wall, watched as Roan stalked towards her, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and a chillingly possessiveness. It had been months since he had cast her aside, months since his words had shattered her world, yet the memory of his rejection remained as sharp as shattered glass. He had found her alone, a rare moment of solitude in the bustling citadel, and he had seized the opportunity to confront her. Jealousy, a venomous and unfamiliar serpent, coiled within him, fueled by the sight of her arrival alongside Alpha Zayan. Though he would never admit it, the unexpected image of her with anyone, talk more an Alpha gnawed at his pride, a stark reminder of his judgment. "So," he began, his voice a low, menacing growl, "the whore returns." Arin's chin lifted, her eyes flashing with a defiant fire. She refused to cower before him, to allow him the satisfaction of seeing her break. "I came with Alpha Zayan," she corrected, her voice steady, "at his invitation." Roan scoffed, his lips curling into a sneer. "An invitation," he echoed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "How convenient. I suppose you've been… entertaining him in exchange for his protection?" He stepped closer, his imposing figure casting a long, intimidating shadow over her. "You always were good at selling yourself, weren’t you? First me, then whoever else was willing to take you." He watched her, his eyes filled with a cruel satisfaction, as if he expected her to crumble beneath his insults. He wanted to see her break, to see her reduced to the trembling, humiliated woman he had left behind. But Arin had changed. The pain of his rejection had forged a resilience within her, a strength she never knew she possessed. She had learned to value her own worth, to define herself outside of his judgment. A slow, deliberate smile spread across her lips, a smile that held no warmth, only a chillingly detached amusement. "I would rather be a whore in a cheap bar," she said, her voice laced with a quiet contempt, "than be your whore, King Roan." His eyes widened, a flicker of surprise momentarily breaking through his mask of arrogance. He had expected tears, pleas, perhaps even a desperate attempt to defend her honor. He had not expected defiance.

อาจเป็นเพราะความเผลอไผลหรือความเบื่อหน่ายชั่วขณะ อัลเลย์ อาโดนิส ถึงได้ลองเข้าร้านดูดวงที่เจอระหว่างทาง หลังจากครั้งนั้นตนก็ต้องเจอกันฝันร้ายแบบเดิมซ้ำๆ ในทุกคืน พบเจอสิ่งแปลกๆ และสังเกตเห็นบางอย่างที่ไม่เคยนึกถึง จนสุดท้ายก็ได้หลับไปในวันเกิดของตัวเองตลอดกาล หากแต่ถ้านั้นไม่ใช่ฝันร้ายแต่เป็นโลกความเป็นจริงล่ะ? ผู้ชายแปลกหน้าที่ทำนายดวงให้ตนคนนั้นคือใคร? อัลเลย์ได้ตื่นขึ้นมาในฝันร้ายอีกครั้งแต่ครั้งนี้เขาจะไม่ได้ฝันถึงโลกเก่าอีกต่อไป หากในโลกแห่งทวยเทพและผู้วิเศษ สิ่งมีชีวิตจากเหวลึก และตัวตนที่เรียกว่าเสียงของพระเจ้า ต่างมีความปรารถนาที่จะมาบรรจบกันในปลายทางแห่งโชคชะตา หากชีวิตที่ผ่านมาของตนนั้นเป็นแค่เรื่องแต่งที่ถูกควบคุมอยู่ จงทำลายกฎเกณฑ์และกลายเป็นจ้าวแห่งฝันร้ายซะ [กุญแจแห่งลางมรณะ] ผู้นำพาฝันร้าย ความตาย และสงคราม ------------------------------------- swamp cat เรื่องนี้แต่งยาวๆ เป็นนิยายเรื่องแรกที่แต่งแบบจริงจัง จะอัพได้ประมาณสัปดาห์ละ2-3ตอน  ภาพหน้าปกเป็นภาพชั่วคราวที่วาดขึ้นเอง ห้ามนำไปใช้อย่างอื่น

Find the lost key to open the dream box

Two worlds, one destiny—Earth and Kapteyn's Star, forever entwined! A century ago, Kapteyn’s Star was thrust into turmoil by a catastrophic technological imbalance. Though it survived the crisis, the scars remain. Now, Earth stands at the edge of the same abyss—an impending collapse orchestrated by the enigmatic AGI-ST Program. Yet, in the abyss of despair, an ancient force awakens—the Spirit Key has resurfaced! Sealed for millennia, the lost wisdom of Meta-Origin is ready to be unleashed. A clash of minds, a war of fate, a struggle between salvation and annihilation… This is more than an epic saga—it is the ultimate journey into divinity, consciousness, and the future of existence!

Im Minsu, a young woman who returns to her quiet village after failing her graduation exams. With the weight of disappointment heavy on her shoulders, she seeks solace in the familiar surroundings of her childhood home, a hanok nestled in the heart of nature. However, what should have been a peaceful retreat quickly spirals into a series of mysterious events that shatter the calm. Minsu soon uncovers that her aunt, who disappeared without a word when Minsu was still in high school, had been involved in a dangerous pact with dark forces. Her aunt's sudden departure wasn't a simple escape—it was an attempt to shield Minsu from a curse that now seems to have followed her home. In the village, Minsu crosses paths with Kim Hyowon, the enigmatic owner of a local tea shop. His cryptic warnings and strange behavior draw her deeper into the web of dark magic that her aunt had been entangled in. As she delves into the mystery of her aunt's disappearance and the shadowy forces at play, Minsu learns that the curse is not only tied to her family but to her very existence. As she navigates the haunting truths of the past, Minsu must confront powerful spirits and unravel her aunt’s secrets in order to stop the curse from consuming her too. Alongside Hyowon, who harbors his own hidden past, Minsu embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, facing trials that test her courage and strength. But the deeper she delves into the mystery, the more she realizes that the battle is not just about survival—it’s about reclaiming her future and her identity, even if it means confronting the ghosts of her past and the sins that have haunted her family for years.

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A privileged life where one didn't have to worry about something like money was what most of the people wanted, right? Who would blame the children of these rich who didn't try to achieve many goals because of the knowledge, they would be taking the empire over? Lucien Ayers was utterly disappointed after his son had admitted of not having any passion. Of not even thinking of it. He would have his career set, anyways. Now, Nevan found himself on the streets with nowhere to go and only a suitcase with himself. His father had given him a clear goal. Find an ambition and make a name for himself without using his family name. Armored with nothing but the AllStars System, he embarks on this journey of becoming a soccer athlete to get back into his privileged life. What he doesn't know is the severeness of the system involved in his life. ----------- "What is it that you want, Nevan? Certainly not only going home and be who you have been?" Silence. Nothing else. Because that was exactly what the boy wanted, right? ----------- ⇢Character Development happens more than ones. ⇢Slow pace ⇢Parallel universe, nothing about this story is real. Everything is purely fictional. _______

In a world where magic is as dangerous as the men who wield it, Havyn, a human-born shape-shifting druid, and Selene, a dark elf warlock bound by blood and shadow, claw their way through the ruins of their shattered childhoods. Both survivors of cruelty and loss, they are thrown together by fate and the unrelenting hunt of slavers, mercenaries, and darker forces lurking in the wilds. Once innocent children, now something else entirely, they navigate a brutal world where power is earned in blood. Havyn, marked by an ancient connection to the Wild, struggles to control the primal force awakening inside him. Selene, a girl born into chains, carries secrets of her own—a magic both feared and hunted, whispering promises of vengeance.

“No matter what, never fall for the vampire king.” Kiara Whitman always knew her fate was twisted because she is the first hybrid, but things took a drastic turn when she was offered a contract marriage with the ruthless Valerian King. There was just one clause on the contract: "Falling for Adriel Valerian is equivalent to death.” But how could she follow such a clause? Her heart raced under his gaze, and when he spoke, her thoughts became foggy. It was clear as day that if the clause was meant to keep her alive, she wouldn’t survive. Unfortunately, Adriel, the vampire king, didn’t feel the same for her because he had his own plans for the hybrid princess; she was the key to everything he craved—his ultimate freedom from hell. He had sworn never to let himself fall for her because it would be messy; he had to be smart, vigilant, and stay in control. What will happen when Kiara finds out the real reason behind the contract marriage? Or when she discovers that she was just a tool for survival all along, just a possession to the vampire king and nothing less? Will she decide to leave for good or stay to find out her purpose? Or at least seduce the vampire king, if at all that’s possible.

There's always that one person who takes hold of one's heart that even when they are gone its as if they are still here . This is the same situation between Aston and Lucy , after there sad farewell lucky for them they do get a second chance at love

In the mysterious city of Berlin, where shadows hide more than secrets, the Stillburg family’s legacy is both a blessing and a curse. When a dark force tied to their bloodline resurfaces, a battle begins between loyalty, power, and survival. As alliances shift and betrayals cut deep, one question looms: how far would you go to protect what’s yours—when the cost might be your soul? Dive into a tale of mystery, power, and the haunting choices that shape destinies.

Wishes are subjective, and those who are reborn are nothing but hypocrites unworthy of the first. Words crumble to ashes, and memories of their origins resonate within fractured bodies. Amid a dream that is no mere illusion but a radiant illumination, shadows grow deeper, and the truth reveals itself, a child’s dream begins. I woke up in a world of uncertainty, a realm twisted and cruel, where swords clash, blood stains the ground, and monstrous beasts stalk the living. Flying ships drift above boundless chains that shackle the sky, while wars rage endlessly with weapons both ancient and unknown. It’s a place where beauty and terror coexist, where joy flickers like a fragile flame before being consumed by shadow. I am Celm, a man whose memories feel like shards of glass, fractured, distant, and painful. I don’t know who I truly am or why this world feels both alien and hauntingly familiar. The forsaken lands around me pulse with disasters and despair, as people endure a cycle of torment they cannot escape. And yet, hidden within this chaos lies a haunting beauty, a world that shifts and bends under the weight of forgotten truths. In this labyrinth of suffering and wonder, whispers of the Forsaken World linger, a place where the truth is absolute, where the laws of other realms erode, and where even gods lose their divinity. Every step I take feels like a descent into something deeper, a dream interwoven with reality and riddled with secrets. What is my place in this nightmare? What lies at the heart of a dream so vivid it burns brighter than light itself? I don’t know where the path leads, but I do know one thing: the truth, however unbearable, cannot be avoided forever.

First of all, don't expect anything very good. This is the first time I write such a novel and I use translation because English is not my native language. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the death of his parents, young Kael is sent to the palace, where he struggles with loneliness. Even though he is ostracized and despised in the palace where he was educated, the anger and determination within him make him stronger. One day, he encounters a secret conspiracy to save the princess and learns that she has been kidnapped by a shadowy organization. Kael sets out on a dangerous path to both save the princess and pursue the betrayal in the palace. However, this journey will not only offer him the opportunity to defeat his enemies, it will also lead him to find a lost piece. Can Kael win his battle for the throne, or will he forever lose a part of himself that was lost on his path to power?

A young child abandoned and neglected because of his strange abilities and the sight to see things normal humans are unable to. Forsaken by his own parents, the mother tossed her own child to the family she once abandoned: The Hattori Clan. With anguish and sorrow, the Hattori Clan raised the young child as part of their family. A child loved by the deities of Inari Shrine, Hattori Chuuya learns the secrets of Yamazaki town and the duties of the Hattori Clan has towards the town that is overflowing with deprived emotions. Hattori was content with his life. One day, a letter came with the alarming news of his younger brother, the town was tossed into chaos. Vowing to protect the town he loved, Chuuya made the decision to face torn bonds and overthrow the lurking dark forces. He'd make sure the dark forces would never have the opportunity of taking advantage of another innocent soul ever again.

Her sweetness was her charm, her innocence a mask. Lily’s feelings for her distant uncle started to bloom. Sweet and innocent, like a flower. But sweetness fades, and innocence doesn’t last. Flowers are beautiful... but some are dangerous.

Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, ex-military Axel Vaughn is sentenced to twenty-five years in Blackthorn Correctional Facility a prison where the walls are cold, but the wardens are far from merciful. With a wife and children waiting on the outside, Axel’s only mission is escape by any means necessary. But Blackthorn is ruled by three women Nadia, Livia, and Selene seductive, ruthless, and dangerously in control. Each one has a weakness Axel is determined to exploit… even if it means playing their wicked games. Temptation becomes his weapon. Desire becomes his leverage. But the closer Axel gets to freedom, the harder it becomes to tell who’s really in control. Behind locked doors, pleasure is punishment and the price of freedom might be more than Axel is willing to pay.

Andrew and Holly didn’t know what they were getting into when they tried to use a demonic ritual to spice up their sex life. Now anyone they have sex with dies! and what’s worse is they have to kill someone this way once every thirteen days or they die. Do they value their own lives above the lives of countless others or will they accept their fate and spare the lives of countless people?

|13X FEATURED · 2024 NANO WATT/ONC 2024 LONGLIST · AMBASSADORS' PICK| Two years after her older brother's tragic death, anxiety-stricken Maisie and her emotional support cat, Milo, attend the Disney College Program, where they must discover a new life meaning in the most magical place on Earth. *** The death changed everything. Milo, an orange tabby, has always wanted a little sibling, but after the tragic loss of his owner's older brother, adoption was put on hold, and he became her Emotional Support Animal. Now, two years later, Maisie's determined to grant Milo's long-overdue wish; however, she's still grieving and overthrown with anxiety, leaving Milo to tag along with her for the famed Disney College Program. Nevertheless, when heartbreak catches him, too, Milo must push past his grief to save himself and his wish. Maisie Claire is ready to move on but not prepared to leave her family after two years for the DCP. She would've never accepted that offer letter if it hadn't been for her parents helping her get an ESA. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world, Maisie must find a new life meaning while still keeping her brother's memory alive. It starts with discovering the courage to befriend her mysterious suitemate and thanking Milo for everything he's done. After all, sometimes moving on just takes a little bit of courage. *** *Prompt Used: #24-"A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.* *Based on a true story.* *Contains a subtle, LGBTQ+ subplot because of Disney's Inclusion Key, but it's not the main focus. However, please be respectful.*

Peace Matthew’s gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she's hired as the executive secretary to Nathaniel Sterling, the enigmatic and powerful head of Sterling Enterprises. Business is said to be cutthroat for Nathaniel, who built an empire on the tatters of competitors. Peace attempts to put her stamp on the role and quickly proves she is indispensable as she handles Nathaniel's mad schedule with aplomb while handling his high-stakes business deals with aplomb. Nathaniel's right-hand man, Lucas Smith-charismatic and strategic CRO at the company-does not fall one bit short of mysterious. While Nathaniel may be cold and distant, Lucas is charming, calculating, and dangerously handsome. Torn between them, Sterling Enterprises is having her in one very high-pressure environment, trying to keep her feelings from getting away from her.

I wake up with the sun beating down on my face, and sweat dripping from my neck down my spine, I turn over to look at my alarm clock and it’s … it’s not there, this isn’t my room… but wait it is . I quickly get up from my bed and rushed out of my room to go check for my best friend who I was living with at the time . “Jerald !!! Jerald !!! What’s going on, did you move my things ?” But my mum answered instead “ who is Jerald??? You woke up late and now you’re trying to bring the whole house down, go shower or you’ll be very late for school, you better hurry or I’m throwing you and your bag out at 7:40 “ my mum said as she walked away to the kitchen. I was shocked, I didn’t understand what was going on, I moved from my mums house two years ago, I’m currently leaving in a Condo in LA with best Friend from high school … this isn’t LA… or maybe I’m still asleep? . I walk to my old bathroom to go wash my face. I turned the tap on and splashed some water on it, then I grabbed the towel next to the door and look at the mirror in front of me … I screamed !!! “Aghhhhhhhhhhhhh” why do I look 14???? I’m 21 …. I felt dizzy, but i could hear my mum yelling from the kitchen “stop shouting and just kill the spider, it can’t kill you” my mum said thinking I saw a bug, how is she sure it’s not poisonous … typical African parent, but wait … what is happening to me ? Did I go back in time ?

When Chen Mo dies mid-gameplay of (Immortal Taoists), he awakens in a ruthless cultivation world—not as the hero, but as a no-name disciple with the game’s interface embedded in his soul. Armed with a system that passively hoards Qi and a cursed manual that thrives on secrecy, Chen Mo chooses the path of shadows: manipulating wars from the sidelines, sabotaging arrogant young masters, and romancing women sharp enough to see through his lies. But when his system starts glitching, revealing its ties to a decaying Heavenly Dao, Chen Mo must decide: remain the unseen puppetmaster, or burn the world to ashes to forge his own destiny. "The phoenix rises only after it becomes cinder."

Sukhdeep "Sukhi" Singh, the undisputed king of Asia's underworld, is dead. His seemingly routine public execution, orchestrated by rival Sanjay Shukla, ignites a firestorm that threatens to consume the continent. But Sukhi's death is not the end; it's the beginning of a brutal war of succession, a scramble for power that will leave cities burning and loyalties shattered. Before his demise, Sukhi, a man of cunning and foresight, anticipated the inevitable power vacuum. He secreted ten keys, each a piece of a puzzle that unlocks his vast empire – hidden fortunes, strategic alliances, and deadly secrets capable of reshaping the criminal landscape. These keys are not mere physical objects; they are fragments of Sukhi's legacy, each leading to a different facet of his meticulously constructed network. As news of Sukhi's death spreads, his former lieutenants, trusted confidantes, and ambitious rivals emerge from the shadows. They are a diverse and ruthless cast: hardened killers, tech-savvy hackers, cunning diplomats, and vengeful heirs, all driven by ambition, greed, or a desperate need for survival. The hunt for the ten keys becomes a deadly game, a high-stakes race where alliances are forged and broken with brutal efficiency. Each key unlocks a new layer of Sukhi's intricate plan, revealing hidden agendas and long-buried betrayals. The players navigate a treacherous web of double-crosses, assassinations, and clandestine operations, their paths crossing and clashing in a whirlwind of violence. From the opulent penthouses of Mumbai to the gritty back alleys of Bangkok, the search for the keys leads them across continents, pitting them against rival gangs, corrupt officials, and even shadowy government agencies. Each key discovered brings them closer to Sukhi's ultimate prize, but also deeper into a labyrinth of danger and deceit. As the body count rises and the stakes escalate, the true nature of Sukhi's legacy is revealed. Was he a benevolent king, a ruthless tyrant, or something far more complex? The answer lies hidden within the ten keys, and only the one who unlocks them all will inherit the throne of the underworld, forever changing the balance of power. But the question remains, will anyone survive the brutal war to claim it?

Alastair Kurenai has left his home on Earth for a world called Nachima. In that world he'll be up against The Liberators, an organization that wishes to take his key to liberate the worlds from their reliance on Key Keepers. Nothing out of the ordinary for a guy raised in a family of Key Keepers. What kid doesn't want to be like his brothers and sisters? But that desire comes at a cost, one that makes Alastair long to return home. Still, he has to right the world before he can achieve his goal of returning home to his family.

EVERY MAN HAS THEIR STITCHES AND BURNS Harlan Oxford Brandle was just a normal agent, but everything changes when he meets the mysterious Clair Delvey. See what made Harlan Brandle the agent he is. Series