It was a mid-winter season in Danmarre, and the general population was secluded inside their houses due to the freezing and frigid weather conditions. However, not these two children, their names were Argentum and Lindice, as they were selling matchsticks and newspapers in a few nearby streets and neighborhoods. The siblings were left alone to bear the brunt of the inclement weather, without a home to seek shelter in or any other forms of protection to shield themselves from the cold of the harsh season. Not until one day, before they even got to grasp the concept of a normal life, their world suddenly transform into a horrifying nightmare. They suddenly felt themselves become trapped in a small confinement full of machines and chemicals, all they wanted was to go back to the normal and simple life they once led. In this Book TWO of the 19th century theme of a historical-mystery series 'Van Deloney', readers will get the chance to explore the backstory of two characters who were servants of the mysterious and enigmatic Madame Dorothea Grimoard. Find out how these two individuals were leading their challenging lives and what made them into a part of the intricate and deadly web of secrets and mysteries. [Read the story to find out what happened.] Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains violence, heinous crime, sexual abuse, swear words, child abuse, unethical human experimentation, torture and other disturbing scenes. Advertisement: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, laws and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Started: January 6, 2024 Published: August 6, 2024 Partially Ended in:

In a mysterious and mesmerizing tale, Charlotte, a young fair lady with a passion for art, is thrust into the world of intrigue and danger on her 18th birthday. After making a daring escape from her family's sprawling mansion, she finds herself at the mercy of the notorious Madame Dorothea, who offers her freedom in exchange for her aid in a mysterious case. Together with the mysterious noble woman, Charlotte must unravel the secrets buried in the grim and mysterious case of the Calestinia family by the request of the Countess in exchange for her desired freedom. [Read the story to find out what happened.] Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains violence, heinous crime, sexual abuse, swear words, child abuse, unethical human experimentation, torture and other disturbing scenes. Advertisement: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, laws and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Started: May 5, 2021 Published: December 6, 2023 Partially Ended in: January 26, 2024 [[THE AMBY AWARDS 2024 QUALIFIER]]

Crimes. Mystery. Clues. Detectives. Deductions. Love story. Detective Files. File 1 Written by: ShinichiLaaaabs (FILE 1 of 3)

A BATTLE OF BRAINS. A MATCH OF WITS. A CLASH OF DEDUCTIONS. The Detective Triumvirate Plus One crosses path with the QED Club in the highly anticipated Filipino adaptation of 'Whose Deduction Show?', a popular American game show that pits brilliant detectives in a deduction brawl. Baffled with the mystery of a forsaken mansion, the rivalry between the high school sleuths heats up as they try to outplay each other. Little did they know that what's only supposed to be a game draws a darker turn. Have the two detective group finally met their match? Whose Deduction Show? Written by: AkosiIbarra & ShinichiLaaaabs 09042021

In the near dystopian future where the population has blown up, women and the poor are more oppressed, and those with positions who abuse their power remain unscathed, a girl called Sunny wants nothing more than to break the vicious system. But how can she do this if all they can do is run for their lives? *** In the year 2070, impulsive, tactless, and hardheaded Sonia "Sunny" Gallego enters the First Ward Academy with a goal in mind: get an important position at the Capital and break the rotten system. She abhors that women and the poor are oppressed yet again, and those in positions of power are still abusing their authorities, only now coupled with advanced technology. With royal face-offs, ultimate meat researches, past secrets, and family revelations coming her way, she learns that what she has in mind is not an easy task. Will she be able to break the system or will she be a part of it? "Life is a race," they say, "so run for your life!" DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano"

So she tasted the deep pain that is reserved only for the strong. Crimes. Clues. Mysteries. Deductions. Detective Files (File 3) Written by Shinichilaaaabs File 3 of 3 Published: November 22, 2016 Republished: 10/10/17

The four Houses of QED University prepare for the highly anticipated House War. The bond of Team WHAM will be tested as their Houses try to outwit and outmatch one another in the quadrennial tournament. Classes resume. House sigils by AJ

The new semester opens with a bang that shocks the four Houses of QED University, an exclusive school for promising students of the science of deduction and art of detection. The Holmesian Harriet Harrison never thought that the day would come when their archnemesis Moriartian faction beat them in the House War. Her competitive attitude toward her class rival Morrie Moreno intensifies, each trying to outsmart and outmaneuver the other. But trouble does not stop there. The most charming Adlerian Aiden Alterra commits himself to a "secret mission" and starts pestering Harriet. The seemingly mute Wilhelmina Williams from the Watsonian faction also gets dragged along with the three in a string of mysterious incidents that will plague the university. Despite their dissenting motivations and unique personalities, the four will have no choice but to work together as a team toward one common goal and against one common enemy. The classes begin. Character illustrations by RAZE_DALI

QED CLUB: the go-to place of students and teachers in Clark High whenever they have mind-boggling mysteries they want solved. For months, club president Loki Mendez has been managing it alone, but circumstances will force him to open its doors to new members: • A female transferee from Manila who's trying to cut off her past and start a new life • A theater actress with retentive memory who's willing to step out of the spotlight • A male transferee with deduction prowess on par with Loki and impressive hand-to-hand combat skills They are not heroes, but when the school is in trouble, the QED Club is always there to save the day. [TIMELINE-WISE, THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE QED CLUB SERIES.] Original cover design by Candido Jose Caleza, modified by akosiibarra Character illustrations by Chiire Dumo