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Gods, Angels, and Men
An anthology series filled with short stories about the transcendental beings of the Universe! Gods, indifferent and cunning, ruling over multiple worlds! Angels, virtuous and abiding, who serve to bring good (?) to the universe! Men, adaptive and resilient, who remain pawns to their universal chess games of the Gods! And many other beings... Be they good or evil, cruel or righteous, monstrous or normal... -
Cult of Hubris
Years ago, when swords were still used as the main weapon for war, people grew desperate and tried to find a method to acquire immortality. Through decades of trial and error, souls were used to manifest mystical effects. And what's more is the discovery of Inquietus. Souls of the deceased stubbornly cling on to the world, capable of influencing the physical realm. A cult called Hubris started to exorcise the Inquietus, beings of soul turned flesh. The true goal of the cult will remain a mystery, and so will their existence. -
Why People Change
Kazuro, a boy who has just gotten into high school, meets up with his childhood friend, Teiko, in a chance encounter. Years have passed by, and the two have changed both physically and mentally. Will they reconnect and re-establish the pure friendship they had all those years ago, in a world with corrupted minds? -
Hiding forever
This world is against us all. Social media is killing our brains. Our bed is killing our motivation. Everyone is trying to get in your way or make use of you. The only one that supports you is yourself. But even that does not always happen... The protagonist is not in the greatest state of mind. Certain people, however, start to bring up some bad memories he had burried and some unfortunate events unfold near him, leading to a change in his life. The last changes in his life, however, did not have a positive effect in him so these ones surely won't be different. He just wants to hide forever. Don't we all want that sometimes. -
[R18]My Selfish Reasons
The main character of this story, Seth, was following his once-a-month routine: going outside. He was heading out to purchase more books, as that was the only thing he looked forward to after work. But on his way to the library, he witnessed a scene that seemed eerily familiar. A little boy was chasing his ball into the middle of the road, and a truck, clearly going over the speed limit, was barreling toward him. In an attempt to save the boy, Seth ran to push him out of the way and closed his eyes as the truck came dangerously close. After five seconds of feeling nothing, Seth opened his eyes and saw something entirely unexpected. [Host Is Required To Gain Information Within 5 hours! Reward: ??? Penalty: Potential Death Scenario] •••••• Seth Laurence (19- previously 25) Personality: Stoic(mostly), cautious, selfish, and precisionist. -
Isekais Are Bullshit
Lukas is a Highschooler who’s hard at work to becoming an average engineer. However, during his engineering class’ finals, He and his classmates are thrust into a world of magic and wonders. And soon, he’d find out this nightmare would only get worse from here. __________ Isekais are Bullshit is a passion project based on not only my own critiques with the genre, but a silly concept of “What if the Protagonist was normal?”. It will get sappy, it will get cringy, and the writing is not the best. I’ll try to tell a cohesive story, but no promises. got an issue with the story? make a comment! hate everything? tell me why so I can improve! too edgy?.. working on it. Still working on this in the background, just had to change a few things. -
Shadows Unveiled
**Title:** Shadows Unveiled **Synopsis:** In the quaint village of Ravenwood, Elaya Arzane Amaryllis grapples with the sudden loss of her closest childhood friend, Aliza Evergreen Caster, whose death shrouded in mystery leaves Elaya devastated. Amid her grief, Elaya begins to manifest strange powers she cannot explain, unraveling a hidden heritage long kept secret within her family lineage. As Elaya delves deeper into mastering her newfound abilities, she uncovers unsettling truths about Ravenwood's dark history. The village, once a sanctuary of peace, conceals a web of ancient secrets and sinister forces that threaten its very existence. Aliza's death, initially dismissed as an accident, appears increasingly linked to these ominous revelations. Driven by a relentless desire for justice and the need to protect her village, Elaya navigates a treacherous path of deception and betrayal. With each revelation, she learns that her powers are intricately tied to the fate of Ravenwood and its inhabitants. Alongside unlikely allies and facing formidable adversaries, Elaya must confront her own doubts and fears to uncover the truth about Aliza's demise and prevent a looming catastrophe that could engulf Ravenwood in darkness forever. **Shadows Unveiled** is a tale of courage, discovery, and the enduring bonds that defy even death, as Elaya embraces her destiny to illuminate the shadows that threaten to consume her world.
