"You were sworn to protect her, yet you let her do as she pleases, regardless of the danger." "She is mine to protect, not yours. You are fallen. Darkness consumes you more every single day. She deserves more than that." "Don't you think I know that, but she changes me more every day. She has something no one else has been able to give me." "What is that?" "Hope." -- Elora Thatcher has lived on the edge her entire life. As a woman who grew up in the system with her twin sister, she's no stranger to chaos and danger. But when a creature attacks her and her sister and mysterious strangers show up at her doorstep, she is thrust into a world she never knew existed-a world where survival might be her only option.

In a world scarred by war and rewritten by power, Kael didn't ask to survive, he just did. Waking in the ruins of a reality that barely remembers him, he's faced with shadows of himself, soldiers who think he's a myth, and a system that still fears what he might become. He's not a hero. He doesn't care about destiny. But something in the silence of this broken Earth calls to him, louder than before. As strange forces rise and old truths unravel, Kael is forced to confront the one question that has followed him since the fall: If you've been built to fight, what do you do when the war is over?

Ayumi Mikuro has always been captivated by mysteries, and the strange black stray cat that roams her neighbourhood is her latest obsession. When she begins to suspect that the cat is more than it seems, her curiosity leads her into a hidden world of shapeshifters, dark secrets, and ancient artifacts. As she uncovers the truth about the mysterious feline and its connection to a secretive group of supernatural hunters, Ayumi finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the fate of both the cat and her own life hanging in the balance, Ayumi must decide how far she's willing to go to protect the one creature she's grown to care for - a creature who holds the key to an unimaginable power. ONC prompt: 7. You've always suspected that the stray cat in your area is more than it seems. Now you're determined to catch it shape-shifting and prove it's a shapeshifter. But the closer you get, the more questions arise.

Elizabeth's life takes an unexpected turn when she steps into The Vampire's Vault, a mysterious Halloween store that appears in town without warning. Inside, she discovers a costume that seems to call out to her. Drawn to its strange beauty, she buys it-unaware that it carries a dark enchantment tied to an ancient curse. From the moment she puts it on, the curse begins to weave its way into her life, slowly stripping away her sense of self and binding her to a fate she cannot escape. Each passing day brings new and terrifying changes, and as Halloween draws near, the curse tightens its grip, threatening to consume her entirely. Jayden, along with their friends, realizes that Elizabeth's strange behavior is no accident. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of the Vampire's Vault, uncover the truth behind the curse, and find a way to break it before time runs out. But the secrets they uncover are darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined

Mira Ashera Santiago had always felt lost and unsure of what she truly wanted in life. Her mother had pushed her towards acting from a young age, despite her lack of interest in the field. Growing up, Mira had felt suffocated by her mother's expectations and manipulation, never able to fully express herself or pursue her own passions. Despite her mother's wishes, Mira had always dreamed of a different life, one where she could be true to herself and find fulfillment in her own way. But her mother's influence had made it difficult for her to break free from her expectations and forge her own path. Despite the obstacles in her path, Mira refused to give up on her dreams. She was determined to find her own way, no matter the cost. Date Started: February 26, 2023 Date Finished: -- Genre: General Fiction

Shiraishi Sara lives by one motto: honesty is the best policy-though her ex might argue that's what got her dumped. Turns out, blurting out that she'd rather date a rich guy for fancy dinners than an emotionally unavailable man wasn't the winning strategy. Heartbroken and furious, she dials up her lawyer friend Yuri to rant-only to find herself talking to someone else entirely. Enter Fujin Isamu, an aloof IT CEO with the charisma of a high-tech vending machine and the voice of a smooth jazz record. Isamu, who's pretending to be a humble landlord named "Daichi," listens in amused silence as Sara's unfiltered rants range from her love for luxury to her dramatic breakups. Despite his stoic exterior, her boldness stirs something he hasn't felt in years: laughter. But Isamu's family has other plans. Convinced their son is more likely to marry kabuki than a woman, they push him into an engagement with a high-society lady. He declines. His tells them about Sara being his girlfriend! So, what does a stoic CEO do next? He calls Sara, the woman who would probably marry a frog if it came with a platinum credit card, to pose as his girlfriend. Cue fake dates, meddling relatives, and one hilariously awkward hot spring trip. As they fake their way through Isamu's family's expectations, Sara and Isamu realize that love, like sushi, is best served fresh and unexpected-especially when it's wrapped in a whole lot of complications. But when Sara discovers that Daichi's humble landlord persona hides an empire of wealth, she's forced to question everything, including her love of fine dining. After all, as the Japanese saying goes, "Even monkeys fall from trees," and sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it-or when you accidentally call the wrong number. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, luxury, and love that might just make you believe in fate...or at least in the wrong number.

જ⁀➴ 𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍, 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍- 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒊𝒍.

Uncover the secrets of the universe that begins with the shattering of the sky, bringing an addition of monsters and a leveling system to all life on Earth. It all begins with Zen, a strong warrior that was the fastest to surpass his limits.