Ethan is drowning—trapped in a storm of memories from his past as a soldier, weighed down by PTSD, depression, and the crushing loneliness that follows him every day. The world feels gray, and he’s long forgotten what it’s like to truly live. That is, until he meets Gabriel—a bright, joyful, and carefree painter who brings color into the darkest corners of Ethan’s life.
Gabriel's laughter and lightheartedness become a lifeline, pulling Ethan out of the shadows. But as their bond deepens, Ethan begins to sense there’s more to Gabriel than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the surface is a secret—a secret that could unravel everything they’ve built together.
The Rain Between Us is a story about two broken souls finding each other in a world full of pain. But when the truth comes to light, will love be enough to save them from the storm, or will they be swept away by it?
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This novel contains themes of mental health struggles, including severe depression, PTSD, and anxiety, as well as sensitive topics such as suicide. It explores emotional and psychological trauma, with moments of intense sadness, grief, and personal conflict. Reader discretion is advised.
Awakening in an unfamiliar body, now known as Lucian Ardent, he finds himself in a brutal world teeming with monstrous horrors and relentless warfare—a life pulled straight from the pages of a novel he had read long ago. As memories of his tragic past flood his mind, he grapples with a burning desire to uncover the truth of who he once was.
With demons lurking in the shadows and chaos surrounding him, Lucian must embrace the darkness within and forge his own destiny. In a land where power equals survival, will he rise from the ashes of his former self or succumb to the fate others have written for him?
In a world where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, an unforeseen catastrophe unfolds after a chilling bell tolls across the globe. Mutants and the undead rise from the shadows, wreaking havoc and despair. Just when hope seems lost, a mysterious message appears in the sky, awakening the "Players"—individuals gifted with extraordinary systems designed to combat these monstrous threats.
As alliances form and battles rage, the line between friend and foe blurs, revealing secrets that could change the fate of humanity forever.
In this gripping tale of survival and redemption, one question remains: Are the Players the saviors they seem to be, or mere pawns in a grander game?