tragedy

When faced with family disapproval, can love withstand the storm or crumble under pressure?

Some debts are paid in blood. Some are paid in everything else. Koshida Kenji didn't ask to be a warrior. He asked for enough coins for his father's medicine. But the World didn't care. He was forced to step into wars he doesn't understand - carrying a power he would never ask for. Fighting beside those he's only beginning to trust, and losing them one by one to an enemy that seems to know him better than he knows himself. He will win battles. He will bury friends. He will become exactly what the darkness needs him to become. And he won't realize it until it's too late. The Equinox is a dark fantasy about the cost of survival, the weight of what we carry for the ones we love, and the cruelest truth of the world. Why is the Light so cold and the dark is yet so warm?

No Ai was used in the writing of this story. Shinya Akame was born marked. The son of a woman from the Imperial Capital and a Metonym warrior from the enemy isles, he is an outsider in the village of Trydent Wood—despised for his features, his name, and the heritage he never asked for. Tormented by dreams of a frozen summit and a darkness that knows his name, Shinya fights for the one thing denied to him: freedom. But freedom is an illusion. Manipulated by those around him and pulled by forces he cannot see, Shinya carries something ancient and hungry inside him... Wrath. A Sin that whispers, pushes, and waits. Every choice he makes seems to tighten the chains of a destiny he both senses and despises. When a seemingly small decisions draws him to the heart of the world, the walls of his cage begin to crack. What awakens there will force Shinya to confront the terrifying truth: he may not be the master of his fate… but something far older has already claimed him.

[BL | Rebirth | Apocalypse | System] Damian Cross, low-level fighter, bankrupted himself keeping his ungrateful partner alive—only to be dumped at the end of the world. When the corpse tide hit, they both died. Then the clock spun back ten years. This time Elian's rejection is instant: "We're done." Good. Damian keeps his money, his time, and his life. On the street he picks up a starving stranger—silver hair, gray eyes, and a name that will one day be stamped on half the planet's ashes: Ratty. Damian just wants payback on the man who used him. He doesn't intend to fall in love. He never expected to start building the very weapon that could erase what's left of humanity... or save it.

Mysterious and curious swords scattered across the earth, waiting for their world-renowned Sword Masters. Who can comprehend the miraculous skill that has been passed down from millennia? The city of Chang'an hides those who carry the power of fire and sun, the central plains house giant decaying millennial families, the wild warriors of the Northern Territory silently sharpen their blades, the dance of deceit and cunning occurs among the southern kingdoms... Above the lofty tranquility, a pair of world-dominating gray eyes are slowly opening. Pei Ye raises his head, pulling the Longsword from his stomach: "Immortal Lord of the True Dragon Taiyi... let's see, who is whose prey."

The story will explore the latter part of the story after Zarc was defeated, but before, it delves into the Arc-V story, to correct it. It will also explore Other Worlds, Parallel Worlds of Yu-Gi-Oh, with different stories, later stories, and different settings. There will be some new characters, not just for the story but for the battle too and more. Not just for latter, but the current Arc-V story as well.

The stars are beacons in the sky; they burn ever so bright, illuminating the universe. But with light there must come darkness. The world may seem like a beautiful place shrouded in brilliant light, filled with love and prosperity. But beneath that beauty, there is blood; beneath that light, there is darkness; and beneath that love, there is pain. The central world is known as Clara Astrum, a realm of adventure and mystery. A world full of marvellous sights, towering mountains, and vast oceans. A world where dreams were held, and legends were created. But that was not where I was born. I was born in the world below, the one known as Mortuus Lux, the world of decay. There was no light, no stars; all we had was the flickering heart. I suffered like the rest, I fought to survive, and I evolved by devouring my brothers and sisters. There is no such thing as companionship here, only one's own strength. The weak perish while the strong delay the inevitable. I embrace my demise because with death, I will be free. I embrace life because with every encounter, I shed a thread of weakness. My name is Luna, a demon born in Mortuus Lux, raised in blood and war, and burdened with my own destined death. Join my discord at https://discord.gg/eXdhfCarFd NOTICE: I will be posting this story on other platforms, such as RoyalRoad. Thanks for your support!

Cecilus Crow, a branched descendant of the king of Ascension, get's caught up in the political struggles of his father as he struggles to pursue his own goals. Follow the journey of a young boy learning about his own true nature and the intricate plans he has caught himself in as he grows up and finds out more about the world.

I rested my head on his chest, and he stroked my hair in a comforting manner. "I love you", he whispered softly in a deep tone. That was the first time he said it. And the first time I had accepted it. Love. ***************** Love isn't something Kiyomi Yamada ever wanted to understand. To her, it was a dangerous word — the kind that breaks people, the kind she promised herself to never believe in. But everything changes when an unexpected bond forms between her and Minato Shimizu, the quiet boy from Class 2A who always seems to be hiding something behind his calm eyes. As Kiyomi's once ordinary school life unravels into a tangle of laughter, secrets, and longing, she finds herself caught between friends growing apart — Akio's jealousy, Hinata's heartbreak, and Asahi's quiet care. When gossip begins to spread, and unspoken truths ripple through Class 2A, Kiyomi must finally face the one question she's avoided her whole life: How do you love someone… when you're afraid of losing them? Told through Kiyomi and other main characters' eyes — with humor, tenderness, and the ache of first love — How Do You Love is a heartfelt slice-of-life story about friendship, fear, and the small, quiet ways people learn to love.

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Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. Though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never have had to, and the choices of their lives which affect them and the world as a whole. Three chapters a week. link to cover artist: https://www.fiverr.com/winda_chu?source=inbox  Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter. Notice: This will be a long, long story, so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are interested in a long, wide-ranging story, I hope you will read. Notice 2: I will be fixing the grammar of the chapter within my story, around 5 per day, starting from 25/05/2025. I have heard the grammar in the earlier chapter has been an issue for many, and admittedly, I have always sucked at that aspect, which I have gotten a lot better at over the years, so I will be redoing that. Logs and other special chapters are not included in this five-chapter count. Notice 3: All corrections are done.

Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into the fragmented expanse. Above him, the sky revealed three eerie moons, while an ominous black mass loomed ominously in their wake. Disoriented and engulfed by a putrid stench, the child awakened amidst a swamp, its twisted trees groaning under an oppressive haze. In the distance, the echoing caws of crows intensified the sense of foreboding. A haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies. Fear and confusion gripped the child's heart as he began to grapple with the enigma of his own existence. Who was he, and what dire fate led him to this grim landscape? The grinning figure drew closer, exacerbating the boy's terror. Unbeknownst to him, his journey would unveil a profound transformation—an ascent to become the embodiment of fear itself, or perhaps... a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.

"In orders to liberate others, you must first liberate yourself." a standalone saga from legions of the gods, follow the adventure of the Athena legionnaire Yumi Tachibana and follow her into a war where Tsukinoshima (Moon Island) is at threat by the sun goddess. Turning the mysterious character into light.

The first mistake humanity made was believing the apocalypse wanted them dead. Things to expect : [+] a slow-burn survival horror LitRPG [+] a character-focused story about survival [+] weak-to-strong progression [+] dangerous monsters, body horror [+] a world that expands slowly *** It began everywhere at once. No prophecy. No chosen hero. No explanation. One moment, the world was still pretending to be ordinary. The next, impossible messages appeared across the sky, animals began to fall from the rain, and people learned that the old rules had stopped protecting them. At first, humanity thought it was witnessing the end. It was wrong. An end would have been simpler. Kael was only a student when the first cycle began. He had no weapon, no class, no plan, and nothing that should have made him survive the first hours of the collapse. But he did. Not cleanly. Not safely. Not without consequence. Now, with a handful of survivors and a body that refuses to forget what happened to it, Kael must move through a world where every answer comes too late, every reward leaves a mark, and death is no longer the only thing to fear. Some people will adapt. Some will break. Some will become something else entirely. The first cycle has begun. And survival was never meant to leave anyone untouched. *** Things to not expect : [-] an overpowered main character from the start [-] clean power fantasy or consequence-free leveling [-] monsters that exist only as experience points [-] instant answers to every mystery [-] harem, comedy-focused progression, or a lighthearted apocalypse Content notes : [!] gore and body horror [!] trauma, injury, panic, and death [!] psychological pressure and survival horror elements [!] profanity in moments of fear, pain, or conflict Chapters are edited before release. Updates are posted as regularly as possible while keeping the story clean and consistent.

In a remote, snowbound village, a battered boy lay half-buried in the cold, his body broken and surrounded by lifeless corpses—the aftermath of a demon’s brutal feast. As consciousness faded, a faint fragrance of wisteria drifted through the air—unnatural, yet comforting. Through his blurred vision, a butterfly seemed to descend beside him… but it was no insect. It was a girl. With gentle grace and captivating violet eyes, Shinobu Kocho knelt beside him, her presence calm amidst the carnage. “Come with me,” she said softly. Her voice, warm and soothing, pierced through the boy’s despair like sunlight breaking through winter clouds. From that moment, his fate changed. He was brought into the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps, where he trained under the unwavering guidance of the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima—the strongest among them. On the battlefield, he fought alongside Tanjiro Kamado, forging bonds through blood and survival. Yet beyond strength and camaraderie, something deeper took root within him—an unspoken love for Shinobu. But beneath it all burned a single, unrelenting purpose: To hunt down and kill the one responsible for everything.....the demon who destroyed his life.

I. Earth Personality This is the first book in the collection, which contains allegories, symbolism, metaphors, imagery, and similes regarding how life is connected, and how the narrator's story tells the haunting yet beautiful tale of her life and how she fights. The narrator, Daisy, transforms and shares her story with her spiritual journey, and how she no longer recognizes the physical world. The collection "Earth Personality" explains how flawed humanity is and how because people face consequences unknown to the naked eye. The narrator's eyes are everywhere, even if she cannot physically see what is happening as she is facing a spiritual awakening and tuning into the spiritual world. The novel details the unusual phenomena that takes place when someone must be taught a lesson, and when their vices do not always work in their favor. The narrator's eyes are always watching and may even hunt you. What will you do? Written: 2020 *** II. Dreamland of Emotions This poetry collection is the sequel to “Earth Personality.” The main character, Daisy, indulges in her shadow work and she sees that her negative thoughts and perception of self are nothing but her ego trying to protect her from hurt. Daisy slowly and surely stops feeling shame and ashamed over her mother’s victimhood and breaks the trauma bond between her and her mother. Daisy becomes a different person, and understands that her ideas manifest her life. Daisy becomes closer with her higher self while healing her shadow self, who all shine through as she makes decisions and transforms. This collection condenses how Daisy further sheds her ego, has heightened paranormal experiences, and how she feels a strong pull to her soul and soul work. Dive deep into Daisy’s mind as her feelings about herself, world, mother, and her friend’s death cloud and haunt her, only to transmute and heal; however, is it all from the source? Written: 2023 *** III: Human Disguise After abruptly moving away, Daisy’s mother is finally cut off for good, leaving Daisy to grieve the mother she never had. Supported by friends and family, Daisy begins the slow work of remembering herself. Through visions of Jezebel and the dark possession that haunted her mother, Daisy witnesses the control, chaos, and lies that shaped her childhood. Daisy can finally face her wounds and close the saddest chapter of her life, where narcissism, BPD, and spiritual upheaval had taken over her life. At the masquerade ball she hosts, the masks worn by others reveal hidden truths—narcissists like her mother conceal themselves behind countless facades, only falling behind closed doors. As Daisy sheds her own protective mask, she steps into who she once was before her narc mother isolated her. Who is Daisy? Written: 2025-2026 *** IV: Dream House Dream House is a coming-of-age poetry collection told through the eyes of Daisy as a little girl. She believes she lives inside a world of pink glitter, princess dresses, Barbie dolls, and fairy tales. Beneath the sparkle, however, something sinister quietly grows: this is where the darkness had started in Daisy's family. This is where her mother went from pink to black. As childhood innocence begins to unravel, Daisy encounters haunted dreams that symbolize the inherited pain, emotional neglect, and the unseen darkness that can take root within a family. The collection explores how a child's imagination transforms experiences she is too young to understand into scary dreams with haunted and cursed imagery. Dream House is a story of childhood, innocence, and the moment a beautiful fairytale begins to crack, and how children must lose their glitter and find the darkness in order to reestablish the glue. Welcome to the Dream House!

In a world where magical and spiritual forces clash, the story of "The Continent of Magic" begins in the city of Etrigan, where an unknown fate forms amidst darkness and hope. Adam Ethan, a cold and mysterious young boy born into a family of powerful sorcerers, lives with an inner struggle, revealing only indifference and secrecy, while his family wavers between hope and concern for his future. In this city, where mana dances in the horizon, Neil, a simple boy with pure dreams, encounters Adam's enigmatic character. Neil tries to understand this distant boy, observing him without forming a friendship. Yet this observation quickly leads him to unexpected discoveries, opening a door to hidden mysteries beyond his comprehension. As the story unfolds, both Neil and Adam face challenges that reveal the true nature of this magical world filled with secrets. Between the clash of power and self-discovery, each confronts the reality of his fate in an adventure rich with mystery and trials.

Kazuki Tanaka, a typical young adult living in modern-day Japan, leads a mundane life working a part-time job and immersing himself in his hobbies. Little does he know that his life is about to take a dramatic turn when he steps into his apartment after a long day. Complaining about the monotony of his job, Kazuki picks up his bag, which contains his laptop and other groceries. As he opens the door to his apartment and flicks on the lights, he briefly closes his eyes, expecting the familiar sight of his living room. But when Kazuki opens his eyes, he is no longer in his small apartment. Instead, he finds himself standing in a vast space bathed in daylight, with a grand mansion looming before him.

(Non Reincarnated - Genius - Emotional - Best Ending) Born with natural demon slayer marks and the gift of the transparent world, Musashi is a descendant of the Tsugikuni clan. After losing everything to demons, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps and becomes the stepson of the Flame Pillar. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Musashi independently masters the complete Sun Breathing and creates his own original sword techniques—all without any knowledge of his predecessor or the past. To the demons, he is their worst nightmare reborn. To Muzan Kibutsuji, he is the second coming of the one being he feared most. (This is not a time-travel story. The protagonist has no knowledge of the original plot.) ---- Novel Moodboards: https://pin.it/7gaZi5YYR This is Enhanced Translations.