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Illusive Eden - He Pretends He's the Hero

Neva and Rhett—two young souls—find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael—a man with a heart of thorns—yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world—as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages—one after another—gathering sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and frailty, creation, love... and hate. Illusion is where we live—in the garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusion is serenity—an evermore sanguine of love. The vision of paradise in the New Earth sows hope deep in the soul. The delusory pleasures of this world ignite the flames that burn in oceans of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of man—even now bleeds red. The whisper whirls the dawn of a man—he who pretends to be the hero. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain—pretending to be the hero. --- The Lord is the way— Steady through the wilderness. The King is the truth— Burning through the lies. The Father is the life— Breathing spirit into dust. She kneels before the Ruler, The God who shaped galaxies— He has called her a poet. Her tongue shall be anointed. Her poetry shall be the rivers of His word. She will scatter seeds in broken fields, And He will send the sun. He will send the rain. He will draw the roots down deep. He yields to the Ruler, The God of blazing holiness— He has called him a soldier. His fists shall be unclenched. The sword of the Spirit rests in his grip. He will shield the sower of the seeds, As storms rise against the harvest. His strength will be not his own, But drawn from the marrow of grace. This faith shall shake the mountains, For He has conquered the filth of the flesh. This flame will cleanse the shadows. For He has defeated the darkness. This love shall live on for eternity, For He has overcome the mortal world.
NehaPriaa · 266.4k Views

"Remorse and the Hydrangeas"

Plot Overview: Five years after fleeing the suffocating silence of Hazeldene Hall and its master, Julian Thorne, Elara Vance is summoned back by a cryptic letter. She returns to a house in active decay, consumed by the strange phenomenon known only as "the Dust," and to a man who has become a ghost in his own home. Julian, more granite than man, is a fortress of repressed grief, haunted by the devastating loss of his first wife and son—a tragedy that predated Elara and which he has meticulously entombed within himself. Their own shared history is marred by a second loss: the death of their unborn child, which precipitated Elara's flight and cemented Julian's retreat into emotional solitude. Their reunion is a battle of silent wills. Elara, armed with a newfound resilience, begins to gently challenge the neglect that plagues both the estate and its master. Through discovered journal fragments and a hidden portrait, she uncovers the brutal anatomy of Julian's long-buried trauma. The narrative unfolds not with dramatic confrontations, but through tense, quiet moments—a shared effort to patch a storm-damaged roof, a silent meal, a fleeting touch—that slowly fracture Julian's defenses. The central conflict is not whether they can rekindle a lost love, but whether they can jointly dismantle the fortresses they have each built around their grief. Julian must learn that love is not a failure of protection, but a shared burden. Elara must decide if the man emerging from the ruins of his past is worth the risk of a future heartbreak.
Jill_Yannia · 6.1k Views

ANCHOR OF HEARTS

[Slow Burn Romance & Mature Contents] Living behind a carefully crafted disguise, Selina Seth once believed she had finally grasped the dream she had yearned for: marrying the man she had admired from a distance. She envisioned a life filled with joy and love, a fairy tale where he would sweep her off her feet and transform her world. But as the years rolled by, Selina's reality shattered under the weight of Zane Kaius’s cold indifference. For two long years, she devoted herself silently, only to be blindsided by a harsh truth—she was merely a pawn in his plans. Devastation washed over her as she buried her feelings deep inside, vowing to take control of her own life once and for all. Just when she believed she could finally break free, fate dealt her another blow—she discovered she was pregnant with Zane’s child. Determined, Selina embarked on a journey of self-discovery, rising higher than those expectations from those who looked down on her. But she couldn't have a taste of a peaceful, single life when Zane is relentless in not letting her go, no matter the cost. But, this time, Selina isn't the same person who'd risk her heart to be trampled on. This time she's different and wants nothing to do with him. ...... AN: I apologise for the delay in updates as he re-uploads the chapters. I hope you continue to support me, add to your library and in any way you can because involvement is my motivation. A heartfelt thank you to the readers who always stick with my story. I'm trying my best to do better with my story progress, and pardon my inconsistency.
LilyKim · 40.3k Views

A SOUL

his is the compelling narrative of Hiro, an orphan navigating a world fractured by an unforgiving caste system where social status is determined solely by the purity of magical bloodlines and the magnitude of innate power. In this realm, populated by powerful Demons, graceful Fairies, and haughty Mages, those deemed 'Half-Bloods' or carrying 'tainted' ancestry are ruthlessly treated as subhuman. Hiro is the ultimate victim of this cruel hierarchy. He possesses the forbidden blood of Demons mixed with human ancestry—a living symbol of impurity. Worse still, fate has denied him the very thing his society values: significant magical talent. Despite his lineage, his innate magical ability is tragically weak, making him doubly vulnerable to contempt and abuse. His childhood, defined by relentless isolation, culminates in a desperate attempt to end his own life on a lonely mountain cliff. His trajectory is violently rerouted by a mysterious Grandmaster, who shatters Hiro's despair with a harsh, undeniable truth: Power is the only currency in this world. Galvanized by this brutal lesson, Hiro finds a terrifying new purpose, returning to the Academy fueled by a desire for strength, even if the traditional magical path is closed to him. The narrative follows Hiro's grueling, decade-spanning journey across various lands and realms, exploring the limits of non-magical expertise and the secrets hidden within the world's most powerful beings. The story explores the ultimate question: In a world obsessed with raw magical might, can a fundamentally weak individual who lacks true innate power use wit, training, and sheer will to overcome both the deepest societal prejudice and his own physical limitations? Can a single Half-Blood, armed with nothing but the strength of A Soul, succeed where all others rely on magic, and truly become a Grandmaster? This is a tale of ambition, resilience, and the monumental fight for worth in a society that judges only blood and might.
Yeasin00 · 226 Views

Genshin Impact: Spoiling the Future

[Making Up for Regrets + Lighthearted Tone + Fontaine Arc Start for Protagonist + Mondstadt Arc Start for Novel, Because Following the Main Story Until Fontaine Would Take Too Long, I Can’t Wait] [Spoiling the Future to Genshin Characters, Not Just the Main Story] Mondstadt Barbara: "The Anemo Archon is a drunkard? In that case..." Rosaria silently watches as Barbara runs off. Before long, Barbara returns, holding a bottle of wine. "Lord Barbatos, I offer this fine wine to you." A gust of wind swirls and carries the wine away. "Wait! Barbatos!" Rosaria suddenly realizes wasn’t that bottle her private stash? —————— Liyue "The Geo Archon was actually assassinated? How is that possible!?" Keqing can’t believe what’s written in the book. "Oho, Consultant, you really know a lot, huh?" Hu Tao practically wants to press the book against Zhongli’s face. "Director... I can’t see like this..." —————— Inazuma "The ability to foresee the future? Isn’t this a denial of eternity? I should show this to Ei." Yae Miko smiles mischievously. "An enemy of eternity must be eliminated!" Raiden Ei’s voice is icy. "Why does it cut off here!?" The story stops just as the protagonist is pulled into the Plane of Euthymia by the Raiden Shogun. Yae Miko nods in satisfaction. —————— Sumeru The Sumeru Fantastic Four gather together though there are only three of them, since Alhaitham didn’t show up. But in the end, they manage to make it four after all, as Collei arrives. "The Akademiya..." Now it’s the General Mahamatra Cyno’s turn! —————— Fontaine Navia learns the truth about her father’s incident in advance and reconciles with Clorinde. Furina finally finds someone she can confide in and relaxes for once. ---- Read advance chapters on patreon.com/Ferasam
Ferasam · 1m Views

Ultimate Evolution: Rise of the Apex

Kazuki Arai, a quiet orphan from Japan, never expected anything from life—only to survive it peacefully. But everything changes when he and his classmates are suddenly summoned to another world, Eldoria, a land torn apart by monsters, war, and the looming threat of a Demon King. The kingdom welcomes the summoned students as legendary heroes… Except Kazuki. When appraised, his result declares him “Talentless. Useless. Worthless.” Mocked, betrayed, and abandoned by those he once thought were friends, Kazuki is thrown into a deadly forest as nothing more than sacrifice. Just when death seems certain, he kills a monster by sheer instinct—triggering a hidden power no one could detect: [ULTIMATE EVOLUTION SYSTEM UNLOCKED] [ABILITY: LEVEL INFINITY] Kazuki alone possesses a system granting limitless growth, hidden abilities, and unrestricted evolution. What the kingdom dismissed as worthless is, in truth, the strongest potential in the entire world. Now forced to survive alone, Kazuki vows to rise above despair, grow stronger, and return one day—not as a hero serving a kingdom, but as a force they will fear. Throughout his journey, he will: Battle terrifying monsters and uncover ancient secrets Build his own power and allies Form deep bonds with three heroines from different arcs Face off against corrupt royalty, false heroes, and the Demon King This is the story of a boy abandoned for being “weak,” who evolves into something the world never imagined.
mian_g · 237 Views

A Long Way ..

In a rural college where classrooms remain locked most of the year and open only during examinations, two strangers cross paths in the most ordinary way—yet something extraordinary begins. He is a disciplined boy with 92%, focused on shaping his future. She is a brilliant girl with 96%, confident, graceful, and unaware of the quiet storm she is about to create in someone’s heart. Their first interaction is barely a moment: she taps on his desk during the exam, asking him to pass something to the student beside him. No name, no introduction, no eye contact—just a simple exchange. But destiny often enters quietly. After the exam, he sees her for the first time as she waits for her father. Wearing simple jeans, her presence soft yet striking, she becomes a memory he cannot shake. In her honesty, her intelligence, her effortless elegance, he finds something he didn’t expect—an emotion that feels new, pure, and uninvited. She sees him only as a classmate, perhaps someday a friend. But he sees something deeper. Not obsession. Not fantasy. Just a growing affection that he keeps to himself, respectful and sincere. As exams continue and their roll numbers place them side by side, the story unfolds into a journey of unspoken feelings, silent admiration, and the long road between friendship and love. A Long Way captures the beauty of one-sided affection, the courage of staying honest to one’s heart, and the quiet truth that some people change our lives even without knowing it. This is not a story of dramatic confessions or loud romance. It is a story of subtle beginnings, long distances, and the hope that sometimes… the longest journeys start with the smallest steps.
Dexetous · 6k Views