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In the heart of the Old Era, rising religions and cults clash in an unrelenting struggle for power, while the ancient force of magic wanes. The Ascended Ones—enigmatic and power-hungry—extend their influence deep into the lands of Yylagdris, seeking followers and territories for purposes shrouded in mystery. A new era has dawned with the rise of Beast Taming, a practice once limited to mages who bonded with Familiars. Now, it has become a prestigious profession, promising wealth and wonder to those who master its mysteries. The younger generation is divided: many dream of becoming Paladins, enforcers of the Ascended Ones' will. Others yearn to be Beast Tamers, uncovering the profound secrets of this evolving art. Yet, a third faction clings to the olden ways, refusing to abandon ancient traditions. Amid this turmoil, one pacifist dares to dream of changing the world—not through violence, but by ending the cycle of war and ambition. Yet, in a world consumed by conflict and conquest, where can such a dreamer find their place? ************************************* Rising Star II entry

A father must confront a vengeful spirit possessing his wife, driving his family to the brink of madness, and ultimately sacrifice himself to break the curse haunting their home.

Seorang gadis bernama Lisa, menemukan sebuah jam tangan unik, di gang kecil yang mengarah ke sekolahnya. Jam tangan yang membuat dirinya seperti memasuki dunia yang terlihat sama, tapi berbeda. Ada apa dibalik penemuan Lisa akan jam tangan tersebut. Jam tangan, yang seolah menjadi kunci dan gembok bagi dirinya. Yuk, ikutin petualagan Lisa! Happy reading

Your bed is beside the window that overlooks the garden outside. You left it open one Friday night because you enjoy sleeping in the fresh air. You had a nightmare that woke you up, and you are now paralyzed in your bed. You open your eyes and look out the window. The moon is obscured by clouds, and a faint light shines through the night. A man with a severed upper torso is seen looking at you through the window, staring at you. He is aware that you have noticed him, but he does not flinch. His unblinking attention was rooted in you. A pungent stench could be detected, as it entered the room. Have you seen IT watching? ------------------------------------------------------------------- WSA2021/Spirity Awards Spring 2021 entry on Horror&Thriller. I publish 3-5 chapters per week. Each chapter has a word count of 1500 or more. I am a new writer doing it for a hobby and who is still learning, so I make mistakes. Don't be afraid to express your confusion or point out any grammatical mistakes. You are welcome to come by if you like. I read all of the comments. Naturally, there are certain things I can not reveal. For example, if anyone points out an inconsistency and I don't answer it, it's most likely there for a purpose. Enough of my rambling, Stay safe everyone, and thank you for reading. ~ Baibai Minna-san

When a God watches over people knowing who's destined with who is quite frustrating when they get together with someone else. Hmmm? What's this? A shy girl with a problem with not being able to say no, and a popular guy with an outgoing personality? What an odd couple. A shame that they're not really aware of each other. Let's watch their story yes?

The closet thing you humans can compare me to is a god but from the definition I survive on your belief in me. I don't need your belief to survive unlike the other beings you call gods. I created the world you live in and I don't interfere. I only did it this time because I found a reason too

The story is about a police detective named Akida Kinai, who loses his job and decides to be a private investigator, his work becomes famous and gains a lot of money. He later meets a widow during a case that involves a prominent serial killer who kills people and makes it look like an accident, who was named Bakari. He falls in love with the widow who lost his husband via suicide. The widow doubts the claim of his husband ending his life and wants to know how he died. Eventually due to meeting with the widow often, Akida starts to develop feelings for the widow even though, it goes against his professional ethics. He then decides to propose and they soon get married only for tragedy to hit when her wife gets into an accident. This leads to a downward spiral and he begins to drink. One day while on his usual sad trips, he stumbles on a box that had his wife’s belongings and sees a pendant with weird inscriptions. He then remembered the pendant was a good luck charm from her. Due to anger in remembering the happy days, he crashes the pendant and cries out until he sleeps in. The next day he wakes up and finds himself in his apartment, six years ago when he was investigating the cases and is about to meet the widow in two days, since the death of her husband who was a prominent figure was a week before. Noticing that it’s his second chance, Akida vows to find Bakari as he later starts to connect the dots that Bakari may have killed the widow and make it look like an accident.

Inspired by Tagalog deities in Filipino mythologies. Tala uncovers her divine heritage following her father's death. Guided by Apol, the god of sun, their journey takes an unexpected turn as their alliance blossoms into a powerful romance. Meanwhile, a malevolent force jeopardizes the delicate balance of the world and her life. Navigating her newfound powers, Tala must confront her destiny and the looming unknown.

Following the marines of a Kill Team from the Deathwatch as they attempt to root out a xeno infestation in Hive City Kalon. *Disclaimer* Prior Warhammer 40k lore knowledge will benefit the reader greatly, but is not required.

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