betrayal

I curate exhibitions. I study beauty. I keep my hands clean. New York is too loud, and the men who run it are louder. Some of them have been going quiet lately, one at a time, without a mark on them, without a struggle, without a single drop of blood on the carpet. The police call me the Silent Monster. I prefer Belladonna. A detective is looking for a ghost. My patron thinks I've become noise. And somewhere between the two, I made the only mistake I have ever made: I let myself feel something. Some things fade naturally. Others are helped.

This story begins during the canon timeline, bridges world-breaking events, and continues past the series finale. Dracule Marya Zaleska has always lived in the shadow of her father, Dracule Mihawk, the world’s greatest swordsman. But Marya is no ordinary heir to a legendary name. Gifted with the enigmatic Oni-Oni no Mi (Mist-Mist Fruit), she wields the power to summon spectral apparitions and manipulate the veil between the living and the dead. Yet, this power is both a blessing and a curse, as it binds her to a destiny she does not yet understand. Determined to escape her father’s towering legacy, Marya sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, a woman shrouded in mystery who sacrificed herself to protect a secret so profound it could shake the foundations of the world. Along the way, Marya discovers fragments of her mother’s past—clues that lead her to ancient ruins, forgotten battles, and a conspiracy that ties her family to the origins of the Devil Fruits themselves. As Marya delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she navigates treacherous seas, faces off against ruthless enemies, and uncovers the truth about the Mist-Mist Fruit’s dark origins. But the closer Marya gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her parents’ sacrifices were not just for her sake—they were to protect the world from a looming catastrophe. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Marya must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether to embrace her Mist-Mist powers or reject them to forge her own path. "Dracule Marya Zaleska: Oni Phantom - Devil Fruit Origins" is a tale of legacy, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In a world where the past and present collide, Marya’s journey will reveal the secrets her parents died to protect and challenge her to rise above the shadows of her name to become a legend in her own right. Will she uncover the truth in time to save the world, or will the weight of her legacy consume her? #FinalSaga #PostCanon #BridgeLore #PostTimeskip #CanonExpansion #WorldBuilding #HighWordCount #DailyUpdate

Calamity strikes the Five nations of Ylbunish. As the wicked forces of The Darkness slips through the defenses of hierarchy, It is only a matter of time before the illusion of peace sways away to leave chaos and ruin behind it. But hope subside, for The Spear, the only force who ever resisted The Darkness, has not fallen yet, and its final members must now unite to prevent the tragedy that's upon them.

"The Unspoken Connection" I remember the day I met Harry like it was yesterday. Piercing blue eyes, captivating smile. But we never spoke. Years passed, our paths crossing in silence. Until lockdown. Glimpses through the fence. A spark. Jealousy. A confession. And then, I took a chance. "Hi," I texted. Deleted. Did he see it? Will he respond? The wait begins.

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

One day a man who had spent his life as a merchant, a man of intellect and connections, who shunned the path of shinobi, experiences the greatest moment of his life. The birth of his son yet a sudden terrorist attack almost took everything from him. He decides to plot a new, a different path for his son, a path unknown to him and fraught with danger, a dance with death. What kind of man his son will become remains to be seen. Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, except characters that are of my own creation. I don't own the profile pic, contact if wanting me to remove it.

'Do I even want to do this all again? I could just never use it. It could end now. I could just let it end...' At the brink of death, Kaius Seraphall’s seemingly useless Artifact finally activates, sending him back fifteen years in time to his home planet of Zenin. A world plagued by Demons and interspersed with other supernatural beings. Now, able to start again in an attempt to change his fate, Kai begins to manipulate the threads, desperate to avoid his demise and the betrayal that drove him to the doomed planet to begin with. But what was he going to do now with no power and only the knowledge of what was to come? And why was his closest friend, the man who had betrayed him in the past, acting so strangely towards him? He hated him…right? Spotify Playlists - Twisted Artifacts I Twisted Artifacts II Loulou

In the year 2021, VR games became a thing of the past. Now, People enjoy the full immersion gear watches. This watch allows the user to immerse their whole body into the game. It’s the most advanced technology created known to humankind. But, truthfully, It’s only one of the greatest things Rin, my husband, has ever done. Not only did he allow people to immerse themselves inside the video game, but he also removed something he called the natural limiters. This allows the users inside to have unnatural abilities called potential. Each person has a different potential, so he also added a level system that allows the player to access a certain amount that potential with each level. A true genius of our time and I’m so proud to be his wife. But, if you ask me, why he built the gear, I couldn’t honestly tell you why. I mean he made trillions from the watch alone, but he was never the type to obsess over money. He’s very selective about the people who he hangs out with, so it’s not for friendships. Maybe it was something that he made on a spontaneously. Even as his wife, I don’t know him well, but I don’t care because I love him. He’s the one who made the impossible, possible with a push of a button.

[Trigger Warning: This semi dark fantasy romance contains few mature themes.] SYNOPSIS: •A WORLD BUILT ON LIES• Long ago, humans lived unaware of the supernatural beings hidden among them—werewolves with their primal instincts, witches whispering spells in the dark, and elves with their ancient, watchful eyes. For centuries, they coexisted in fragile silence. Then, everything shattered. Near the shadow-drenced woods of the Shadow pack kingdom, human traveler stumbled upon a gruesome scene: an old woman’s lifeless body, her skin ashen, her wounds gaping like accusations. A few paces away lay a dead werewolf, its throat ripped open, its muzzle still flecked with blood. The truth was undeniable—monsters walked among them. Fear ignited war. Humans, armed with fire and steel, hunted the supernatural races. Witches and elves were dragged into the slaughter, their homes burned, their people butchered. The bloodshed raged until King Alfred V of the Amethyst Kingdom stood before the four Werewolf Kings—Silverhowl, Crimsonheart, Shadow, and Atlassian —and offered a deal drenched in poison. A sacrifice for peace. Every twenty years, each human family would surrender a daughter to the werewolves. And in return, the future Alpha Kings must wed a human—or the war would reignite. The werewolves agreed. The witches and elves retreated, their hatred festering like an open wound. The world remained fractured, its peace a fragile lie. --- •THE PROPHECY OF FIRE• In the hidden Blaze Tribe, where crimson eyes burned like embers, the seer Prophetia foresaw annihilation. "Our people will fall," she rasped, her voice trembling. "But from the ashes, a girl will rise—the one who will bring true peace… and the one they will slaughter for it." The tribe made a desperate pact. They would cast a spell—a curse of forgotten memory—erasing their existence from the world’s mind. Their souls would be the price, but their legacy would live on in Ovelia, the child of prophecy. The night the Blaze Tribe fell, Ovelia’s parents hid her in the whispering forest, their hands shaking as they sealed a goddess—Firera—inside her infant body. Then, they turned to face their doom. --- •FATE’S CRUEL WHISPER• Ace Draven—half-werewolf, half-witch prince of Silverhowl—had never believed in destiny. Until he found a crying infant in the forest. His wolf, Fenrir, howled in recognition. A crimson thread shimmered between them—mates. But Firera, watching from within Ovelia’s soul, snarled. "She’s a child. This is too soon." With a flick of her wrist and spell, she tore the memory from Ace’s mind, leaving only an empty ache in his chest. --- •TWENTY YEARS LATER: A SACRIFICE IGNITES• Ovelia has spent her life as a slave, raised by the cruel mayor of Timberline Village—a man who would gladly sacrifice her to spare his own daughter. The night of the sacrifice, the air reeks of damp earth and iron. Torches flicker as the werewolves emerge from the shadows. And then—Ace Draven steps forward. Their eyes meet. Fenrir *howls*. Ace’s claws unsheathe, his breath ragged. He doesn’t understand why his wolf is clawing at his ribs, why his pulse hammers at the sight of this stranger. But the bond between them burns hotter than vengeance. Ovelia doesn’t know him. He doesn’t recognize her. And yet, their souls scream in unison.

Gray Kyojin, a troubled teen lost in his own self-doubt, succumbs to the overwhelming pressure moving forward and attempts to take his own life. But instead of death, he’s thrust into another world—a second chance at life. Yet, his journey is far from easy. Confronted by villains, monsters, and forces that threaten to corrupt everything, Gray must rise, fall, and learn through every struggle. Though he dreams of becoming a hero, the road is long, and even with a third chance at life, Gray isn't perfect. Through every victory and defeat, he must find the strength to move forward—learning what it truly means to be a hero in a world that isn't kind to those who falter.

Audrey had the face of the crown princess, and she was determined to be one. It was easy, as no one could challenge her in the crown princess selection. But, all her dreams came clashing when the rejected prince claimed her as his. Her throat hitched as the stranger walked towards her. Her gaze moved slowly to take in his outfit; it couldn’t be what she imagined. He couldn’t be royal. He was just a commoner she had met at the palace a day before. She shook her head slowly. The stranger wore a smirk on his lips, glad to have caught her unaware. She stood still confused by what was happening, and finding it hard to believe the truth. He stopped in front of her, while she cocked her head ready to question his sanity for disrupting a wedding when she felt his lips on hers.

The human race became advanced over the years, technology has sky rocketed and things were made for human life to be much easier, quicker and faster, everything was done with the touch of a finger or speaking of words. There were no more hardship and life was simply yet trilling in a good way. But little did they know of the danger crawling towards them. After a few years unnatural things happened there was worldwide block outs and now monsters roamed the planet and survival was not easy. Doomsday came knocking on everyone's door, but they all weren't prepared and so society crumbled. How will they come back from the ashes, what will they do to put a stop to this tragedy and save humanity? Will human save themselves or will they destroy themselves? Who is the real enemy Humans or The Aliens? Discord: https://discord.gg/mKP6UKyq IG: empty_melodies NOTE: I'm not a hundred percent sure about this, and also not entirely understanding the writing competition, But I'll try my best. Thank You Also cover page not mine, i don't own it.

Kings. The world knows them as great leaders who fight and protect their subjects. But that was thousands of years ago. Now, Kings are nothing but greedy, lustful, fat pigs that do nothing but destroy lives, especially mines. I’m Ryoma Takemura, a person whose life was ruined by the kings. They did everything imaginable to make my life a living hell, and the funny thing is I don’t know why they hate me so much. They took my one and only love from me, ruined my reputation among the people I used to call my friends, and recently they put a hit out on me and my family. However, my destiny was changed after a fated encounter with my birth family. I became one of those kings, the King of the Underworld( the Yakuza, Mafia, Mob). Now with the help of my generals, I will destroy the idea of kings in this world.

A young, low-class devil in the unforgiving Underworld who has been constantly betrayed and left to fend for himself. After being abandoned and severely wounded during a hunting mission, he awakens a unique power called "Meta Essence". Watch as he rises to the very top.

A mother's cry reaches further than words. Grace Williams wakes at four every morning to cook for strangers, because her husband Daniel has vanished and left her with two daughters, a landlord at the door, and no money. When she learns he has started a new family, she doesn't scream. She swallows her pride and borrows from a ruthless moneylender at thirty percent interest. Then come the hard years: unpaid school fees, a night without light, a feverish child in a clinic that demands payment first, and a market stall crushed by a bulldozer. Through it all, Grace keeps cooking. Her daughters Ella and Evelyn watch her sacrifice everything, down to her wedding ring, and make a promise on a city pavement: *"We are not making promises. We are making plans." With the help of a stranger's kindness and neighbors who refuse to let her fall, Grace slowly rebuilds. Ella grows into a fierce businesswoman. Evelyn, the quiet dreamer, builds an app for women traders like her mother. But success is not the end of the story. Ella has sworn never to trust a man, and the father who left them is still out there. A Mother's Cry is a story of sacrifice, sisterhood, faith, and a promise kept. It is for every mother who stayed up when everyone else slept.

At thirteen, Elifero believed he understood his world. He had a home, a family, and a village rich with legends of gods and mythical creatures. Then, one fateful night, everything changed. A discovery in the forbidden forest reveals something that should have remained undisturbed. Before Elifero can fully grasp what he has encountered, his peaceful life is violently shattered by fire, blood, and a presence beyond anything he could have imagined. He survives—but awakens far from home with crucial pieces of his past missing. Voices. Faces. Flames. Fragments of memories he cannot understand. Determined to return, Elifero ventures beyond the village he once knew, stepping into a world where the legends he dismissed as mere tales begin to reveal themselves as something far more real. But the farther he travels, the more questions emerge. What truly happened to his village? Why are pieces of his past missing? And what else lies beyond the world he thought he knew? As Elifero uncovers hidden truths about his past and the fate of his village, he begins to realize that this journey is no longer simply about finding his way home. It is about discovering what home truly means—and who he is beyond it. [CURRENTLY ON HIATUS]

"Welcome to Delta Zeta Xi Sorority" Will you gamble everyone and everything in their present life in exchange for an unending future? To be a vampire? So, how submissive can you be, and how far can you sacrifice to be in the only sorority that can give you more perks than usual, most of all to be immortal and powerful? Will these five college girls survive and be a part of the most prestigious sisterhood in the University when in their last initiation, they are dared to do everything they are feared for and almost the total opposite of what they aim for. Dares that at the same time could ruin everything special about their present life and without knowing that the final pledge is to be an immortal. Would they choose to do the dare or defy? Nevertheless, do they have any choices at all? [WARNING: MATURED CONTENT] THE DARES : "We are training you not to love. Love is the reason why humans are weak." "But we are human!" Zara screamed in protest. "Not for long," she uttered under her breath. Being in the sisterhood means that you're strong enough to go against your emotions. *Be a seducer, be a heartbreaker, be a friend and help them see that the love they had was just their kryptonite. Let them open their eyes, how their lovers don’t deserve them. Sleep with each of your friend’s lovers, once or twice. Seduce them and take away the weakest link. The sooner as you can finish the dare The sooner you can become a pledge The sooner, for your dreams to achieve.

"Have you gone mad! What exactly is the plan here? What? waltz through the Kingdom gates and shout "hey, remember us, uh, we kidnapped your daughters. But....but it gets worse! See, someone kidnapped them from us, the kidnappers! Now we don't know where they are, and we need your help". How does that sound for a reintroduction?", I finished running my hands through my now disheveled hair.

Almira Galvardez, the sole heir and only daughter of the Duke of Valderama, shocked the entire Kingdom of Berfin when she proclaimed that she would never marry and would rather enter a convent—the Sanctuary of Askah—to live the rest of her life. An uncanny decision, and rather odd for a well-respected lady of her time. Did Almira truly wish to live a life devoted to the path of Askah, or did she have other plans—plans that would take her away from her home? Despite the chaos along the way, one thing was for sure: it wasn't part of her plan to cross paths with Constantine de Dampiere, an insufferable and menacing Archduke whom everyone believed had died during the Battle of Nightfall. And the worst part? He seemed determined to ruin every plan she had made.