Story following Axel Brennan - a fixer, hired to protect a teenage girl who has no idea about the dangers that her life means.

One day, a young man who goes by Klaus was tasked to investigate a murder of a politician. However, the investigation would turn into hell for him. On that day he had been tasked to do the investigation he was murdered, and somehow found himself to that morning.... more>>

What will happen to Klaus? How will he finish this task? If you want to know, come and join Klaus in the investigation as he solves it! <<less

what would you do with your life if it were the last moments of yours? what is the meaning of life? I would be less... more>> scared of a man who doesn't know its meaning. I would be more scared of who understood it all wrong. <<less

PSHHH YOU WANT A CAT, DOUSE IT WITH URANIUM

Short story based on this twitter post I found interesting: https://twitter.com/cioccolato_kun/status/1584903132362211333... more>>

Credit for idea and cover:
twt: @/cioccolato_kun

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Mateo is your typical fire-boy. Criminal, argumentative, ambivalent; ambition something long forgotten. But when a star topples out of the sky and falls into his lap, it unlocks a Mantle—a strange device of endless miracles and growth.... more>>

It looks suspiciously like a cape.

He'll have to navigate the muddy world of Mantled politics, grow fast enough to survive, break open the secrets at the very heart of everything. More than that. He'll have to learn how to care.

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Rubber Smoke is a cape progression fantasy—think superheroes come to Akira. It features a dark and mysterious world, a rational, resourceful protagonist, and a set of old factions at war.

Progression is slow at first, as Mateo transitions from his old life to the new. <<less

Zane gets sucked into a conflict that cuts across dimensions in the mysterious world of Furnodis. Secrets come to light and destinies entwine as he... more>> struggles with his newfound abilities and acquaintances. Prepare for a voyage where every decision affects the fabric of existence in a realm where reality is but a veil. Will Zane defy the odds, or is he merely a pawn in a much grander scheme? Explore the mysteries of "Arcanum" and venture beyond the known. <<less

In a world where darkness reigns and nightmares come to life, Kai must face his fears and confront the demons of his past. As a... more>> child, he witnessed the horrors of a demon attack that left him orphaned and traumatized. Now, years later, Kai is haunted by the memories of that night and the knowledge that he was powerless to stop it. But Kai's fate is not sealed. As he delves deeper into the darkness that plagues his mind, he discovers a power within himself – a power that has been dormant for far too long.
As he trains and hones his skills, Kai realizes that he is not alone in this fight against the demons. Other avatars have risen to join the cause, and together they form a powerful army. As they travel from place to place, battling demons and gathering allies, they uncover a dark secret behind the demon invasion. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the avatars of the gods take on the demons in a battle for survival. <<less

In the mystical world of Aetheria, a young girl named Lila discovers a fallen fragment of an Aetherial Star in the Evermist Forest. This celestial... more>> shard, imbued with ancient magic, unexpectedly shatters, scattering its pieces across the forest and intertwining Lila's fate with the cosmos itself. As the balance between the realms begins to waver, Lila embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve the star's fragments and understand her newfound connection to the universe. Guided by the whispers of the forest and the enigmatic figure of an envoy from the stars, Lila's quest unveils hidden truths and challenges her to become a guardian of balance in a world where the lines between wonder and danger, magic and reality blur. "The Echo of the Aetherial Star" is a tale of discovery, destiny, and the delicate dance between light and shadow in the enchanting realm of Aetheria. <<less

Life outside of the blanc quarter in Lusa, Louisiana isn't pretty, but the people are warm. And the city is home to rookie cop Valentin St. Laurent, who is one of the few officers remaining at the old police station in Old Lusa. But the usually quiet station is rocked with the leader of the cartel, Babette, is dragged in, and booked for burning down a sanitarium. But is Babette actually guilty, or is he a victim himself?... more>>

Valentin begrudgingly teams up with Babette, who he considers literal scum, to prove his innocence and figure out who is really behind the arson and the attempt on Babette's life.

Want some good background music? Here's the playlist I listen to while writing this!: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YGdKLxy2lX5eQlzMGZvci?si=9417c6ce75554c84 <<less

The story begins with Alex, a seasoned 4Chan user and investigative journalist, stumbling upon a video titled "Shadows of Power: Unmasking Government Secrets." As the video vanishes, leaving behind only cryptic captions, Alex and the online community embark on an exhilarating quest to decode a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of the visible world.... more>>

From dimly lit rooms where faceless figures engage in clandestine meetings to the echoing hum of whispers and barely audible murmurs, readers are drawn into a world veiled in secrecy. The captions, like breadcrumbs, guide the journey, leading the characters into the heart of a power struggle within the government's echelons.

As the investigation intensifies, the novel seamlessly blends the digital and real worlds, as the 4Chan community dives deeper into the mystery. With the video removed, the online forum transforms from a space of internet banter to a serious arena of uncovering the truth. Some users, having downloaded the video before its disappearance, become the key to resuming the investigation.

"Viral Deception" delves into the intricacies of every frame, every pixel, and every comment, creating a virtual marketplace of ideas teeming with speculation and conjecture. Alex's journey unfolds not only in the digital tapestry but also in the tangible consequences that ripple through the physical world.

The novel invites readers to question the nature of power, confront the secrets that lie hidden in the periphery, and unravel a conspiracy that challenges the very fabric of reality.

"Viral Deception" is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the intersections of power, secrecy, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. Are you ready to lift the veil and confront the shadows within?

Author's Notes:
I had a dream. I'll convert that inti a story. Surely that will work out, right? <<less

First attempt of making a murder mystery book. (Adding the tags to this book made me feel like an edgy mc edge lord but eh)... more>>

Summary: Follow Detective Barney and a mystery killer in this thrilling cat and mouse as the killer gets more confident after each kill. <<less

One night when he was at a party Jacob got home to find that his dad has been murdered Now suffering from depression... more>> and addiction, Jacob can't seem to find anything that helps him feel better about himself except for revenge <<less

A highly secretive spy organization has been tracking down the movements of a devil. Just as they were gaining ground their spymaster Samuel was killed and the devil has increased their activities, threatening to take down their country Threinas.... more>>

Peter the brother of Samuel has taken up the mantle of Spymaster and his success dictates the fate of his country. The newly titled spymaster recruits a vigilante known as the Adjudicator, knowing that he needs the strength no matter where it comes from.
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Lucia Fernandez wife to Late Neville Fernandez, he was murdered at his office, she was Framed for the crime and persecuted for it.... more>>

Five years later, she is released although still charged. Weeks after he release Eleanor Fernandez her step daughter is found dead.

A well decorated detective, Detective Alvarez is on the case, he has never seen anything like it. Secrets will unravel, betrayal will happen, all this and more in the mystery town of Sephora.

The question remains, who is behind this killing?! <<less

Book 1 in a new series.
Liam is an 18 year old Irish boy from Boston. He enters a reality tv show competition to win... more>> money for college, but things definitely go wrong from there. The moment he steps onto the set becomes the start of his bad luck.... To be honest, he just wants to go home. And not in a body bag. <<less

You know how sometimes you get a task to write a story at school or college or university, and it's not supposed to be anything serious, just a bunch of banal sentences, but you end up with something you really like? Well, yeah, this is one such stories. I'm not sorry x)... more>>

(Note: it will be partially rewritten when I get some extra time) <<less

Connor returns to the DPD after the revolution, and a lot has changed. However, Gavin’s hatred towards androids hasn’t. Connor hopes to find out why.

A world of blood and sorcery and a place where five different people will have to find a common ground and work together to survive.... more>> The land of Valar is a vast desert but only a small portion of the Kingdom of Helios. Will these five find their way through the mysteries awaiting them in their new adventure or will they fall to the corruption filling their world. Dive into their stories and take a journey through a land of secrets, blood and powers beyond their imagination. <<less

I've read many works of fiction, some Outstanding and others disappointing.
"Can it be as simple as this writer makes it seem, or as hard as this one claims it to be?" This is one the questions that popped up in my mind as I read some novels in the past. Hence now I'm trying out a mile in their (writers/authors) shoes. I have Zero experience in writing, so don't expect much from me. This is my first and probably my last novel after all. ... more>>

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A young man who lives in poverty and has experienced the harshness of life starts to ponder the meaning of life and death, wealth and poverty, success and failure, suffering and peace, reality and existence...

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... "The conditions have been met, go therefore my dearly beloved Σοφία and fulfill my sacred λόγος..."

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In "Friendship's Trial," five online friends meet in person for the first time, only to wake up in a deadly game where they must manipulate... more>> and deceive each other to survive. As their loyalty is tested and secrets unravel, their friendship is pushed to the brink. Will they conquer the game and emerge stronger together, or will it tear them apart? <<less

The town of Crow's Haven is a place where friendly smiles greet you at every corner, and where everyone is someone's friend. Or so they thought. Hidden behind the wraparound porch screens and polished, oak doors lies secrets tainted with blood. A woman's murder hangs over the town like a dark cloud, and three families are caught in its shadow, while simultaneously trying to maintain their reputations.
Behind the controversy lies a one-hundred and sixty-year-old mansion, now a small town Inn, and once owned by a prominent Crow's Haven family who fell to ruin. Now left is the heir, Gabriel Winterbrook, who was a victim of circumstance and lies.
Now after several years, the prodigal... more>> son returns to the quaint Louisiana town and he is now reconnected to a place he promised he would never tread on. But with slow acceptance of his future, comes a threat that will soon destroy it.

Struck by her windfall, Octavia Stiles had been thrust as the new owner of Morning Glory, given to her by her Great Aunt, for reasons unknown. Now, she must navigate the lively world of inn-keeping, work on her blogging, and not let her employees and greedy relatives drive her insane. She also has to work shoulder to shoulder with her new co-owner, a famous man with two names, and a sad past.

And when someone emerges, threatening everyone's safety and taking a life of a friend, Octavia and Gabriel must race to find the killer, working alongside a fangirl psychic, a washed-up private eye, and a suffering spirit that haunts Morning Glory's halls. <<less

Toby Weatherspoon gets caught in a world of intrigue that's boiling beneath the surface of his hometown, the floating city-state of New Welling when he stumbles onto the murder scene of his own father and finds his name written in blood. ... more>>

That word, "Tobias" lands him in the sights of the Sky Marshals, and gets him caught in a conspiracy that has infiltrated every level of his beloved home and drags him into a seedy underworld he never knew existed in his idyllic zeppelin nation.

Now on the run for his life, it's up to Toby and his newfound friend, Ruby a tailor who's much more than she seems, to uncover the secrets that led to the death of his father and to mete out justice, even against those who are supposed to be enforcing it.

(Note, there are no Cultivation or LitRPG elements in this story, it's just a good ole' Floating City Steampunk Murder Mystery.) <<less

Maelstrom is a CSI Detective during the day, but at night he hunts the supernatural cases that go cold. When someone brings up a case leading to a dead end both on the physical world and spiritual realm, he encounters something vaguely known by mankind: shapeshifters. When Maelstrom encounters one, he faces the fact that whenever a lead on a shapeshifter is recorded, the witness disappears without a trace. Will he face the same fate?... more>>

(Ongoing draft, edits will be made over time) <<less

i dont be sure ,but all the trouble because of this hibiscus flower