tragedy

In Oakhaven, a single crack in your glass means the end of your life. Every citizen carries their soul in their hands, a small flame left in a lantern that beats with the rhythm of their heart. Eira’s light burns with a soft, lemon-yellow glow, marking her as someone safe and perfectly obedient to the village's expectations. Beyond the village borders, the Great River thrashes against jagged stones, a violent torrent that remains liquid even in the deepest frost. The locals view the water as a place where there is no light, a place where the lightless are forgotten. Eira finds herself drawn to the spray and the roar, convinced the current holds the truth about why her father's flame was snuffed out. The village fears the river, but they loathe Soren even more. He moves through the streets like a shadow, his presence chilling the air around him. The elders claim his fire turned black from an evil heart, warning others away from him. While the other children display lanterns of vibrant scarlet and gold, Soren’s glass holds a dark, violet light that shivers with every step. Eira watches the strange, cold glow and sees a different story. His fire struggles to burn because the world has spent years trying to kill it, leaving him to guard the embers of a past that Oakhaven would rather bury.

At the far north of the Atherno Continent, in an unknown village, Kyrian was born as a mere mortal. Weak, insignificant, and destined for oblivion. But he was anything but ordinary. Upon opening his eyes for the first time, they revealed an absolute white eyes without pupils or irises… and with them, an inexplicable innate talent. The ability to see what no one else could. His eyes didn’t just see the particles of spiritual energy, they could steal them. And more than that. Whether intentions, laws, concepts… everything before his vision could be taken by his eyes. When he stole his first Sword Intention, his eyes awakened to the path of the blade. Upon taking the Intention of Ice, another ocular pair was born. With every new stolen intention, his eyes changed, and new ones appeared. Kyrian does not hide them from the world, no, heeding his mother’s last wishes. He uses his gift without fear, with only one goal. To become strong by any means. (This is my first story, so don't expect anything mind-boggling. I just write what I think would be interesting and easy to read. English isn't my first language, so if there are any mistakes, please let me know so I can fix them. Otherwise, enjoy your reading)

**WARNING** This story contains scenes of extreme physical violence and psychological trauma. Reader discretion is advised. The groom walked heavily across the veranda floor. The pungent, sharp scent of wine mingled with the cold night air. Dazed and unsteady, he flung open the carved double doors with the reckless haste of a drunkard and stumbled inside. Hànyuè (汉月) sat on the edge of the bed, silent and with her head bowed. Her thin, white nightdress was visible in the dark room, lit only by the candle. Her eyes were full of sadness; she knew this union was no marriage, but a blood pact between two powerful clans. The groom cast a heavy, bleary-eyed gaze over her. He slammed the door shut and leaned against it. Hànyuè looked up, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. A cruel sneer played on the man’s lips as he rasped: "I still find it hard to believe that… the unattainable daughter of the Lán (嵐) clan has fallen into my hands like this. Well... such was your fate; you had better get used to it. From now on, we are husband and wife, and we have got a long, exhilarating night ahead of us!" Without a word, Hànyuè rose. With a sorrowful expression, her trembling hands reached for the ties of her robe; the soft silk slipped from her shoulders and pooled onto the floor. The groom, his eyes glinting with arrogance, reached to untie his sash when, suddenly… The quiet room was broken by the loud sound of wood breaking. The broad blade of a sword pierced through the wooden door with unrestrained violence, passing straight through the groom's spine. The bloodied tip of the blade protruded from his abdomen, stopping directly in front of Hànyuè’s terrified eyes. Pinned to the door, the groom’s eyes bulged from their sockets as his body convulsed. A stifled, rattling sound emanated from his throat. Hànyuè covered her mouth with trembling hands and staggered back in horror. A moment later, the shadow behind the door pulled the sword out with a swift, ruthless motion. A fountain of blood sprayed from the groom’s mouth, splattering the floorboards. The man’s knees gave way, and he collapsed face-first onto the ground. While drops of dark blood had splashed onto Hànyuè's skirt, she let out a loud, and piercing scream. **ABSTRACT** Prince Hēiláng (黑狼) is deeply in love with the noblewoman Hànyuè, but tough political obstacles stand in the way of them being together. In his quest to claim her, he strikes a dangerous bargain—a choice that irrevocably alters the course of their lives and unleashes consequences far more brutal than he had ever conceived.

On the night he died, Vaelorian Ashcombe learned the truth too late. The father he had hated all his life had loved him in silence. The friend he had never truly seen gave his life to save him. And the mother he had been taught to call a shameful mistake had once been deeply loved. Then he opened his eyes and woke years in the past. Reborn as the unwanted son of a noble house in Victorian England, Vaelorian swears that this life will be different. He will uncover what happened to his mother. He will tear apart the lies woven through Ashcombe Hall. And he will never again mistake cruelty for truth. But beneath the glitter of aristocratic society, a secret organization is moving through London’s shadows—trafficking children, burying women, buying marriages, and shaping the fates of powerful families from behind a veil of respectability. With a sharp-tongued young woman at his side, a best friend whose devotion hides more than it should, and a father he no longer knows how to face, Vaelorian is drawn into a world of betrayal, blood, and old conspiracies. In this second life, he may finally learn what love truly was. But some truths are cruel enough to destroy a man twice.

Everyone just wants to be happy. Some may call it a happily ever after. But what does that really mean? To be "Happy"? Can everyone be happy? Is it ever too late? Is it just as simple as "Making friends", "Having a good family" or "being successful"? Who knows, and who even cares. At the end of the day, it all sounds like a lie... or is it?

A promise to a five year old child was broken. Ren Jian died trying to keep it. Then he woke up. In a different body. In a different time. Two hundred years before the dinner. Before the betrayal. Before the assassination. In a destroyed orphanage, he finds a safe box. Over one hundred case files. Children. Orphans. Old people. Poor people. People the system buried. Same corruption. Same faces. Different year. Ren Jian is 17 years old now. No money. No reputation. No allies. But he has something they don't have. He knows what they buried. And he knows where to dig. Case by case. Gate by gate. Body by body. He will keep the promise this time. Or die trying. Again. ---

**This is a passion project, I hope you enjoy it** It’s the year 3000. This world is similar to ours, but deeply intertwined with magic. Humans and Demi-Kind have stretch all across the solar system. It’s been 3000 years since the Great Demon War. Peace was finally achieved… But peace doesn’t last forever. Earth’s Sovereign IS A DEMON, and he seeks to rule the universe. This story follows a young man named Arnik Handerfall, and his friends— Seemingly average high school seniors, not sure what to do with their lives. When Earth is plunged into chaos, they must survive… They flee Earth, leaving their home behind… Now they must get stronger… And stop him from annihilating Human and Demi-Kind alike.

After a near-fatal accident, Zeke begins waking in two worlds — a modern city and a dying kingdom. Each time he sleeps, he returns… and each time Aria dies, time resets. Only Zeke remembers. But as a shadow born from broken time begins hunting him, he uncovers the truth — he created the loop to save her. Now he must choose: Break the cycle… or lose her forever.

Reincarnation, transmigration, as well as being reborn in another world—these are all fantasies many cling to as an escape from mundane, colourless lives, but when that fantasy becomes his unwilling reality, he is forced to confront a world he would have much preferred to know only through a screen. In a land where unchecked waves of monsters can level cities, survival demands more than strength alone. He must also remain wary of the monsters within those walls wearing human skin—those who sheath their claws in silk and hide their fangs behind courteous smiles. ***** NOTE: temper your expectations as this is my first work, and hopefully it isn't my last, lol. It's my more realistic and mature take on something you've probably seen over a hundred times, but don't expect a copy and paste of some bs power fantasy/ or self-insert, incel who goes after anyone wearing a skirt and thinks their beneath him. Just a guy whose forced to adapt to his unfortunate circumstance to survive and hopefully make it out alive. —On WN and RR

This is a story about a former Jedi, reincarnated from the galaxy of Star Wars into the world of My Hero Academia, who becomes a hero in order to restore the Jedi Order, while unknowingly and gradually becoming aware of her growing, affectionate relationship with Himiko Toga. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Count Dooku, leader of the Separatists, had fallen, and the Clone Wars were nearing their end. Yet even that was part of the grand design of the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious. At last revealing himself, the Dark Lord carefully manipulated the Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker into falling to the dark side, taking him as his apprentice. Thus, the former hero was given a new name, Darth Vader. To annihilate the Jedi, Vader stormed the Jedi Temple, cutting down everyone in his path without mercy, men, women, even children. Among those who witnessed that horrific scene in disbelief was a single man. But the Dark Lord showed him no mercy either. A blade fell, and his life came to an end. …Or so it should have. His story did not end there. He awoke once more. Far beyond the era of the Galactic Republic, on a distant planet called Earth, in a world where nearly eighty percent of the population possessed a mysterious power known as “Quirks.” His name had changed. His body had changed. Even his gender was no longer the same. And yet, she chose to live on as a Jedi Knight once more. This is the story of a girl who, bearing the name of the Jedi, walks the path toward becoming a hero.

The Battles of Flames: A War Between Control and Freedom In a world where fire is controlled… one boy burns differently. When his village is destroyed in a mysterious fire, Nicholas is the only survivor. Rescued by a quiet, distant warrior named Light, he is taken deep into the forest and trained to endure, to fight, and most importantly, to control himself. Because something inside him is changing. Nicholas begins to discover that fire responds to his emotions, flaring when he’s afraid, exploding when he’s angry. But Light warns him not to trust it. Not to rely on it. Because fire always takes something in return. When Nicholas finally leaves the forest, he expects a broken world. Instead, he finds a controlled one. Villages live in fear. Fire is used not just as a weapon, but as a way to keep people in line. And when Nicholas’s power is discovered, he becomes a target. Hunted by the relentless Kael Varyn… Watched by the mysterious Sera Nyx… Nicholas is forced to run, to fight, and to question everything he thought he knew. Because the truth is bigger than his survival. Fire isn’t just power. It was created. And Nicholas? He might be the key to breaking it. As war spreads and secrets unravel, Nicholas must decide who he wants to be: a weapon shaped by the past… or something entirely new. Because if he can’t control the fire, then, the fire will control and consume him. ....THE BATTLES OF FLAMES.... ...................Disclaimer.................... This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, locations, kingdoms, systems of magic, and occurrences depicted in this epic-fantasy story are products of the author’s imagination or are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to actual events is purely coincidental and unintentional. This story may contain themes of violence, war, loss, moral conflict, and other mature or intense subject matter as part of its narrative worldbuilding. Reader discretion is advised. The magical systems, supernatural abilities, and fictional technologies described herein are not real and should not be interpreted as factual, scientific, or instructional. The author does not endorse or promote any harmful actions or ideologies that may be portrayed within the narrative context of conflict or character development. By continuing to read, you acknowledge that you understand this is a fictional epic fantasy intended for entertainment and storytelling purposes only.

Please note: The synopsis is inadequate, so please read the main text! Jiang Luoxue, a special agent from the 23rd century, was stunningly beautiful with impeccable marksmanship and outstanding medical and poison skills. While returning from a mission, she encountered a plane crash and transmigrated into the neglected legitimate daughter of a Minister's household in the Yunqi Dynasty. Upon arrival, she was drugged with a potent aphrodisiac and pursued by bandits. After a desperate fight to eliminate them, she fell off a cliff, believing she was going to die. Fortunately, she had a fortuitous encounter at the bottom of the cliff. Heh! Since she didn't die, it was time for others to face misfortune. She cursed her heartless father, beat her hypocritically kind and venomous stepmother, spanked the stepsister who stole her fiancé, emptied the family’s storerooms, and then ruined their reputations, ensuring they got a lifetime tour of prison. Ye Xuanchen, the Great General of the Yunqi Dynasty, was exceedingly handsome and skilled in martial arts. While fighting the enemy, he was ambushed and poisoned with the Fiery Charm Toxin. Every mid-month, his meridians would become turbulent, causing him intense pain. As someone who avoided women, he had to soak in the Ice Pool to alleviate his suffering. On this day, at the height of his internal struggle, facing a woman who fell from the sky, he mistook her for a spy sent by the enemy nation. The moment Jiang Luoxue saw the naked man in the water:

In a world where “Sins” twist reality in strange and mysterious ways, most people either live with small anomalies or awaken abilities beyond control. Rei Yuu has never awakened anything. Just a life full of small bad luck, things breaking, plans failing, people drifting away from him without reason. Until one day, the bad luck that always followed him finally finds new targets.

Haruko could hardly believe it — she had actually transmigrated into a melodramatic female-oriented novel. And she had become a cannon fodder villainess! Facing a death flag right at the start, Haruko decisively transformed into a yandere loli and confessed to the female lead. “Ichiko, the one I like is you!” “You clearly said you liked me — so why are you still going to someone else!” “I won’t allow you to like anyone else. You can only like me!!!” She would confess, make her fall in love, and then fake her death in front of her — making herself her one and only. But gradually, Haruko noticed something was off. The female lead seemed to have been raised into a yandere. “Hey, Haruko, you can only like me too, okay?”

HERIX is a collection of interwoven sagas set in the world governed by Primordial Energy—a force that grants miraculous power to those seeking supremacy. Across nations shaped by divine intervention, corruption, and forgotten wars, a generation of individuals emerges, forging a passage between humanity and godhood. Bound not by destiny, yet their converging paths will uncover the truth buried beneath divine law, the ambition of their own souls. It is here that we follow the journey—of the Black and Azure Swordsman.

Killed during a brutal attack on his pack, Damien Grant, the fierce Alpha King who had spent his life fighting, lies dying, haunted by a single regret: in the end, who protects an Alpha? Who fights for him? With his final breath, he wishes for rebirth as an ordinary man, someone fragile enough to be cherished and shielded from the world's cruelty. His wish is granted in the most unexpected way. He awakens in the body of Damian Grant, a sensitive high school teenage boy, openly gay, relentlessly bullied for it, and driven to end his own life in despair. Now trapped in this vulnerable human form, the Alpha understands the true meaning of truly being helpless. However, everything changes when he catches the eye of Zayn Hale, the school's star athlete. Zayn is drawn inexplicably to the quiet new boy. But he's scared to make a move. He watches from a distance, unsure if he should intervene or not. When he finally decides to, it seems Damian had already found his Knight. Now the Alpha must choose between Ethan Brown, the knight who had stepped up to save him, or the school's heartthrob, Zayn Hale.

"They didn't want you to die, they simply wouldn't care if you did." Malik was born for the sea, created on a warship with no land, no past he can fully remember, and a voice in a rusted blade that knows him better than he knows himself. He learned that the sea does not take people. It returns them. He has never known land, yet, even if he reaches land, will it be worth it in the end? Will it ever be enough? Some lives begin with beauty. Others begin with blades, and what the world chooses to discard. As hidden powers observe from beyond the veil and false order tightens its grip, a bayonet will inherit the aftermath of choices he never made. And what comes after may be far worse than collapse. But he’s not the only one watching . . .

Kael was only a child when his world was torn apart—his mother murdered, his home destroyed, and his future stolen. Thrown into an underground fighting pit alongside his father, survival became his only purpose. Win, or watch the people you love suffer. Years passed, and the boy who once dreamed of becoming a knight was reshaped into something colder. Known as Little Wolf, Kael became a feared fighter—fast, ruthless, and marked by a rare lightning affinity that grew stronger with every battle. Each victory kept his father alive. Each loss carried a cost. When he’s finally freed during a raid by royal knights, Kael doesn’t find peace—only uncertainty. The world beyond the pit is unfamiliar, and trust doesn’t come easily. Now, on the road to the capital and a future he never planned for, Kael must decide who he is without the arena. A weapon forged in survival… or something more. and what’s this about a magic academy and a princess? and a long lost childhood friend?