Araki Ryota, a 16-year-old boy, is involuntarily drawn into an experiment called D.R.E.A.M. There, participants can remember and control their actions in dreams with the help of a pill provided by DreamLink Corp and the company promises the participants/dreamers to grant their wishes if they take part in the experiment. ... more>>

Inside the dream, Araki soon realizes that the experiment is a deadly game where participants must face life-or-death trials.The senses are shared with their real bodies so pain inflicted in dreams can be transmitted to their real bodies,putting their lives at risk.The company promises to grant the wish of the sole survivor who passes all the trials and survives.

Araki must find a way to survive, uncover the real motive behind the experiment,and escape the twisted reality within dreams where one's mankind and humanity are tested in a world where people deceive and betray,and allies becomes their ultimate foes. <<less

... I walked into the kitchen barefoot to have a drink of water, wearing only a pair of panties and my sleep shirt, a large t-shirt that reaches down to my knees.... more>>

I uncapped the bottle of the chilled water to drink directly from it, only to someone clear their throat to notify me of their presence. Out of reflex, I turned rapidly and pour out the content of the bottle I was holding, almost emptying it at the intruder.

The intruder —a male intruder to be specific —hissed in reaction to the cold effect of the chilled water, I was almost befuddled, because my brain was tricked by the exquisite beauty and handsomeness of this person, I mentally smacked my brain to think normally.

I then tried screaming, but the person was quick to react, covering my mouth with the big palm of his hand, I was almost drooling, because of the close proximity and the cologne he was wearing was quite enticing, my next reaction was to kick him in the groin, which I succeeded to the point.

The man toppled-over with a Yelp because of the pain he was in from my kick, I took an escape, practically flying my way up the stairs to my room, then locking the door behind me ...

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Leah Henderson ends up becoming roommate with her best-friend's stepbrother. Their first encounter as roomies wasn't conducive, especially for Peter O'Brien.
Will they be able to put that behind them and become the best of roommates?
How about their claims, that they are just roommates? is that actually what they are or are they more than that?
Find out!

Credits:
cover image: Kenny Eliason

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It follows the unsuspecting life of Melissa Thompson, a young woman seeking therapy to overcome her smoking addiction. Little does she know that her therapist, Dr. Eleanor Turner, and a vengeful tycoon named Victor Kane have woven an intricate web of manipulation around her.... more>>

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Unbeknownst to a detective on vacation, he falls down a staircase of disaster as his life begins to take form in the shape of desperation... more>> surrounded by guilt. Police work had been bothering him for a time beyond recognition. And now he is about to face the greatest emotional challenges he'd never dreamed of. <<less

the story is about Joe who is ordinary guy and Calvin who is great businessman and is people's man where takes stand when his people... more>> face problem and helps them and gains more rivals. Both Joe and Calvin fall in love with each other. As Joe moves to Calvin house and learns many things about Calvin and will be in a situation whether he is correct to Calvin, as he will be in life and death situation. will Joe stays him to protect from rivals? or leaves him. <<less

Kael Hunter or 'Hunter' is the infamous hitman who is mercilessly killed after falling victim to an enemy’s ploy. Life gives him a second chance and he returns to his rookie days. But what happens when he is granted a system that wants to make him the best hitman in the world? Will he follow the system to reach the ultimate top, or will he ignore it?... more>>

At the same time, an anonymous client reaches out to him and offers an indefinite contract. His task is to kill the person the client orders him to without questions in return for a hefty amount.

Things take a deadly turn when the client and the system both want Kael to kill the same person whose death will lead to an international crisis, and even possibly, a war. Now, will Kael kill the man, or will he decline to do the task?

Who is this anonymous client who is watching his every move silently? Will Kael find the person behind this, or will he end up following their orders until the end?
What is this system that knows everything about him and uses it to its advantage?
Join the system in its deadly game which Kael has no idea about. <<less

After 2 years of operating on Omega, The Dark Knight comes to the Citadel in pursuit of a dangerous new drug that is about to... more>> be unleashed upon the very heart of Council Space. This will put him into an alliance with Lt. Garrus Vakarian of C-Sec's Major Crimes Unit. Together the masked Vigilante and C-Sec officer will fight back against this threat to the Citadel, but what begins as a fight against The Criminal Underworld quickly escalates into a fight against massive conspiracy that will threaten all of Council Space. <<less

His mind is hollow, suddenly waking up in the dark. Once he broke out of the darkness only to find himself lying in the casket, a fragment of his memory recovers, leaving him with more questions than answers. Another memory forced into his head concluded he was in the body of a former well-known local. Instructs to find the conical hat and the katana at the local's house. What would the conical hat and the katana bring for the man? Why is he alive again after all this time? What will the world reveal to him as he strives for answers?... more>>

CoL will be divided into three sagas(three parts) with part 2 being the main focus.

[Part 1]: Chapters 1-10

[Part 2]: Chapter 11.I -

The story first updates on RoyalRoad.com under username DanielLetarus(Dtong1999) before SH.
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76947/crippling-of-longhun-semi-litrpg-epic-fantasy <<less

In the heart of Dark Wells, Dr. Everhart and Dr. Thorne, along with a mysterious old man, unraveled the secrets of a lighthouse that was... more>> more than it seemed. They discovered the existence of a malevolent multiversal entity lurking beneath the sea, threatening their world. Joining the Orders of Shadow, they dedicated themselves to mastering sorcery, alchemy, and science to confront this cosmic danger. When a crow signaled the entity's return, they prepared to defend their reality. Their journey had evolved from archaeology into a battle against cosmic shadows, a quest to protect their loved ones, and a commitment to safeguard their world from the ancient evil that sought to consume it. <<less

(Book 2 of the Controlling trilogy Series)
Since the moment her mother would speak of the tales of a prince rescuing the princess from an impending danger to then live with her happily ever after, Cherry had dreamed and wished for her own prince charming on the white horse. Her dreams got even more deluded growing up watching Korean dramas and animes. She believed with her whole heart in the concept of finding her destined partner. Years passed, and she had finally found him, her own prince charming, her soulmate, and even got married to him.... more>>

But what if one dreadful day had caused her to lose her memories concerning her prince charming, where she now has to get to know him all over again, trying to gather the lost pieces to fill the gaping hole in her mind? Her handsome husband had been patient throughout her memory loss, spoiling and loving her. He was flawless and Cherry was sure that her husband was the one for her.

But why does his touch make her skin crawl? Why does his smile seem more deceitful with each passing day? The lost puzzle pieces that had begun to put themselves together formed the truth and left Cherry with a tough choice.
Will ignorance become a bliss or will her happily ever after come crashing down?

Warning: People who have read book 1 will know that this book won’t be for the weak-hearted. This book is an ample worse than the first one when it comes to manipulation, gore and overbearing, possessive male lead character, so be prepared. <<less

Siblings Chris and Liah Mitchells already rocky relationship is put to the test when they, and their loved ones, get tangled up in a strange series of murders on a drive home one night. ... more>>

The following ordeal that sends one of them into a spiral of madness, drug abuse and suicidal tendencies. While the other forms a partnership with a suspicious cop who is always around the corner.

Can they solve the murders, confront their trauma's and repair their relationship?
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Work in Progress. Will try to upload new chapters frequently, but no promises, y'know, life and stuff

Also, this is my first story. Not using that as an excuse to get you to go easy on me. In fact, feedback is greatly appreciated either or not you keep reading. You can grow if you are afraid of failing. <<less

[My Hero Academia OC fanfiction]... more>>

After finally achieving their dreams of opening their own Hero Office, the girls of Hope Agency want nothing more but to live simple lives as Pro Heroes. But when a new threat forces them to open old wounds and leave their home in London for the land of Japan, they learn that being on the right side of ‘good’ isn’t as easy as it seems.
Now they must take action, to not only settle old scores, but to ensure a horrific tragedy never takes place. All while questioning, what does it mean to be a Hero?

This is a story set a couple of years before the main series, My Hero Academia. Although the majority of the cast will be original characters, canon characters will make appearances. Also note, this is the first part of a series. Links and updates for the sequels will be uploaded later.
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Two cities, closed behind walls, halfway across the world, are all that's left of an atomic war lasting many decades. Fueled by hate, disagreements, misunderstandings,... more>> and stubbornness, the war rages on day after day. Caught in the crossfire, two opposing teams of pilots, united by fate, took with them a hope to find the truth, and to end the war for good. This is their story—a story of war, discovery, and rebellion. <<less

One day, a day like any other, the world collapsed.
When things that should have stayed in the past and dreams best left forgotten are uncovered, desolation shall quake.
The veil separating fiction from reality pulled apart at the advent of another supreme existence's birth.
A being born of an offer between the oldest and strongest of all fantasy, shall weep tears of blood at the ones lost due to her own ascendance.
May the advent of The First ring out across the entire world, for the bringer of fantasy has arrived.
The Bleeding Crown shall have a new member soon.
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Little side note here. Trauma warning, and other content warnings that you should... more>> probably be weary of. This story, while a romance, is dark.
Updates every FRIDAY and SUNDAY unless I just don't get editing done. Then it will only be a Friday Upload
Read only on Scribble Hub or Royal Road

Don't forget to rate if you like the story and leave a comment. I really like reading people's theories or speculations. <<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

In a world shaken by a mysterious cosmic event, the sun fades, replaced by a blood moon's eerie glow. Meet Jake, a skilled fighter with a hidden past. Reluctantly leading a group, he sets out to unravel the secrets of an ancient temple that might bring back the light lost to the blood moon.... more>>

Facing strange creatures and rival survivor groups, Jake learns about the cosmic disturbance and his own destiny. His team includes a tech-savvy friend, a quiet scientist, and a nomadic warrior, each with their own tales.

Together, they journey through dangerous landscapes, battle tough leaders, and challenge a desperate government. Jake's fighting skills, combined with his friends' unique abilities, become humanity's last hope in a world overshadowed by the haunting blood moon.

"Crimson Eclipse Chronicles" weaves a gripping tale of resilience, blending martial arts, science fiction, and apocalyptic drama, all under the mysterious glow of the blood moon. <<less

First four chapters of novel posted here for free---... more>>

Louisville community college professor Jared Longley had grown comfortable with his life and was excited to start a new chapter in love. But a regular guy in everyday America getting to keep his seemingly mundane life is dependent upon the odds working as they normally do. Odds are that one won’t become intertwined with dangerous mobsters when performing, routine, everyday tasks. But it does happen. Jared discovers what happens when the odds work against him and dark forces work to rob him of the life he took for granted.
As he hides for his life from these mobsters, Jared must rely upon unlikely sources of assistance to scrap to get his life back. He must grapple with who gets hurt and what gets lost along the way to save one’s self…even if one deserves to be saved. The first volume of the crime novel series The Ville looks at the fight that one man must put up to maintain an average American life and the toll that comes from this fight. <<less

A world that has a mystery story in it, there is one organization that plays an important role in detecting and analyzing mysterious movements in... more>> this world. M.A.D is an organization that aims to analyze anomalies in the world, every year M.A.D always recruits students in the world to go directly to the place where the anomaly is found. There are five students who were recruited to directly analyze the existence of the anomaly located at the North Pole, the five selected students named Jaya Kusuma, Yume Aoi, Zhang Heng, Khalee Raj and Lisa Pedraza.
In this expedition Yume is also looking for information about her father who disappeared 20 years ago where yume's father was also one of the people chosen by M.A.D to analyze the anomaly in the north pole, yume believes that her father is still alive and survived for 20 years in the cold place. <<less

Every night, when he rested on his bed and looked back on his way of life. He discovered nothing but regrets. ... more>>

But what could he do then?

He was now old and out of time—he could do nothing but accept his life choices and pray that he acquire enough wisdom to experience life with little regrets in the next life.

Life is cruel. Everyone faces mishaps, sorrows, and tragedies, which in turn give birth to regrets. 『Master Of Centipedes』 is a story of a king who lived his entire life, caged in the misery of regrets but received a second chance in life.

Once a king, now a pupil inside a sect.

This time, will he be able to live a life any different from before?

Note: He doesn't reincarnate as a centipede. Instead, he's a being who can control centipedes. But, the insects will evolve. <<less

The only constant in Hide’s life was his favourite drink at the pub. Attractive broads and money in Yorkshire came and went, but it was nothing more than a dull existence. None of them were Makhi.... more>>

Charming, driven, and confident, the ideal qualifications for employment away for the smoggy city—and Hide. When that job came into their lives, Makhi left. The country moved on.

But not him.

His only lead was the shy, strange young man, Loukas Asbjorn. However, the more he learned about the youthful aristocrat, the more he could not help but be charmed by his sweet personality and growing sadistic tendancies

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The following series is censored. To read the full novella which includes illustration please use the following links to purchase the series either on itch.io or any book app. Don't be afraid to leave a review.

Can Be bought via the links below

ON AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C74MBDGG

IN NON AMAZON FORMATE

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Life is full of ups and downs. But not to Emanuel.
He sought to control everything - his destiny, his life... and all lives around him. Yet, a loving family saved him from ‘himself’.
For that, ‘he’ has been hiding from others, his current self, and the world. Thus, Emanuel almost cut his nails in half from fear. An extreme fear created ever since his family saved him - the fear of people disturbing his life. He’s actually afraid of them, puny low lives they better off living in the trash!
However, he knew one day... ‘him’ will emerge once again!
So, he has been praying for people. Not for them, but for himself. Because... more>> he rather loses the world than lose his family!
For 'he' knows no bounds.

A normal update will be on weekends. But there will be bonus chapter(s) during weekdays depending on my schedule
Theme: Duality of a secret life
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"Nothing can escape these eyes!"
Apparition Vision - the power capable of deciphering people's souls. Female sleuth Florian Lilly Cobblestone is meticulously mastering this supernatural power. (Progression detective series.)... more>>

Florian sees everyone's unique spirits while hers remains unseen.
She seeks help from psychologist Dr. Ronaldo Von Nirvanas. As he studies Florian's abilities, they encounter criminals hiding in Tarot Tori City.

This is the beginning of an eccentric genius detective vs. criminal masterminds series. Prepare for dynamic battles of wits with bizarre elements.

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Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yjBMVDV8IU&t=69s

New chapter every Thursday.
These releases will stay on Royal Road, Wattpad, and Scribble Hub.

Hardback and paperback are available now! (Ch. 1-40):
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-mind-is-not-yours-eliot-daniel-esparza/1142966028?ean=9798985232929
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mind-Not-Yours-Welcome/dp/B0C12241MN/
Paperback - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NZHXKF

Check out the eBook version with illustrations on Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
Get eBooks 1-4 (Ch. 1-40) for free!
Use code BNPTHEWORLD at Barnes & Noble
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I put my all into my first work.

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A strange boy named Jensen enrolls at Nangham High School, where good and quiet students are harassed and terrorized by bullies. He is not aggressive, funny and kind, but his every smile reeks of danger.... more>>

Soon events at the school begin to shift at a breakneck speed, and here the once dangerous guys who bully the outcasts become victims themselves. While Jensen's steady hand brings order, a strange rivalry emerges on the horizon... <<less

Alexa Rey is way too smart for school – and for the crooks, cops, and corporate creeps who are out to get her.

A student named Septo who harbors deep emotion which he believes an anger is seeking revenge to his former bullies in the past. As he plots his revenge against them, he becomes increasingly distant and cold, shutting himself off from everyone in his class.... more>>

Unbeknownst to Septo, he remains unaware of the futility of seeking revenge. He now plans to involve one of his classmates, hoping it will bring excitement and potentially change something.

As the story unfolds, Septo's single-minded pursuit of revenge clashes with unexpected revelations, leading him to question the true worth of his actions. <<less