The forest was cool and quiet, but footsteps walking in the forest could be heard amid the noises of birds and the river. The man, in a neat but black hanbok, was the one walking, with his hands clasped behind his back as he moved through the forest, a slight devilish smile on his beautiful lips. He was walking, looking for his prey - someone whose soul he could lure and claim. He was the demon. ————- "You can't love that feeble human, you know? It's best you eliminate her, take her soul, get the book back, and quit being so feeble over that useless human." The pretty middle-aged lady scolded the young, handsome demon standing before her. "Demon mother, I've told you, my powers don't work on her no matter what. I don't even understand love, so how do you expect me to love that insignificant person? I just have to play along with her to get the book. Stop irritating me with your words. I'm leaving." The demon responded arrogantly and walked away. He's a demon who thrives on taking souls to enhance his power and longevity. Despite being born in the 2nd century, he never aged. Handsome, cold, arrogant, and powerful, he excels at tempting humans and making them fall for him completely. He lures mortals by offering them their deepest desires, only to return after fifteen years to claim their souls as payment. But how did this demon end up falling in love with a human, someone he considered insignificant? What do you think sets this human apart that made the demon fall for her? Let's uncover what twists and turns the story holds for us.
Dr. Jude Stevens, a psychoanalyst, has built an outstanding career on understanding the complexities of the human mind. However, when Grace, a beautiful married woman, caught up in her own infidelities enters his life, his world takes a tumultuous turn. As he delves into Grace's mind and helps her confront her infidelities, he finds himself falling deeply in love with her, despite the ethical boundaries that separate them. Unbeknownst to Jude, he harbors a secret, a hidden facet of his own psyche. As he becomes more entangled in Grace's life, he begins to experience disturbing memory gaps and unexplainable changes in behavior. His professional facade crumbles as his alter ego, a sinister and manipulative personality, begins to emerge. The lines between doctor and patient blur, and the two personas within Jude battle for control. Grace, sensing something deeply unsettling about her therapist, becomes increasingly fearful, unaware that the man she loves and the monster that has been terrifying her are one and the same. As the truth unravels, Jude's life spirals into chaos. He struggles to maintain his sanity while desperately trying to protect the woman he adores from his own malevolent alter ego. With his career, reputation, and love hanging in the balance, he races against time to seek redemption and confront the demons of his own fractured mind. "Estranged" is a psychological thriller that explores the thin line between love and obsession, sanity and madness. It's a story of a psychiatrist's descent into darkness, where the greatest threat is the one that resides within himself.
In the magical realm of Eldoria, where ancient curses and dark sorcery loom, Aric Thorne, a cunning spy with a mysterious heritage, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his family's past and protect his homeland. Traversing stormy seas, enchanted forests, and scorching deserts, Aric gathers a diverse group of allies, each with unique abilities and intertwined destinies. Together, they face monstrous creatures and powerful sorcerers, unravel ancient secrets, and confront the malevolent Eldritch Shades, forging unbreakable bonds of trust and friendship in a tale of bravery, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of truth amidst the shadows.