In the shadow of the Capital of Argos lies Zenira, a village so poor its children are taught to choose between becoming mercenaries or thieves. When their fathers-both soldiers-are declared missing in a brutal border conflict, two boys, Riku and Palacios, are left with nothing but hunger, grief, and a cruel law that demands proof of death before mercy is granted. As the Argosy government turns its back on them and a feared prisoner is brought to the local fortress, the boys place their last hope in Palacios' uncle, a legendary arena champion now serving as a Sheriff. What awaits them is a dangerous adventure in an increasingly hostile and war-torn world. One where politics, greed, and power decide who lives, who dies, and who is forgotten.

Stranded on a forsaken island where every inhabitant has exactly one year to live and escape is believed impossible, a teenage self-proclaimed detective races to uncover the truth before his time runs out. But when he refuses to leave alone, choosing to save one doomed soul with only a week left, his choice fractures the island's fragile order. And what follows is a violent descent into paranoia, betrayal, and madness. Mayday 32 is a three-part psychological sci-fi mystery survival thriller, a slow burn descent into madness, fractured trust, and ruthless choices. Each chapter brings you closer to the unraveling. on this island, the truth doesn't set you free. It crowns the one willing to pay the cost. Weekly drops. No escape. Follow for the unraveling. --- © Kripanand L, 2025 All rights reserved. This work is protected under international copyright law. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other methods, without the prior written permission of the author. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Unauthorized uploading, republishing, or commercial distribution of this content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

A brand-new Xbox. A happy kid. But this console hides something dark - and it's hungry.

A Steamy, Small Town Romantic-Comedy Rated mature for explicit smut and language. Love forged in winter never withers... A sudden blizzard cancels Emilia's holiday plans. Stranded in her apartment, a string of bad luck ensues and complicates her day even more. Just as her festive spirit threatens to fade, her handsome neighbor, Lucas Sinclair, offers her a warm place to stay until help can arrive. With no other options, she reluctantly accepts his invitation to share his home for Christmas. As the snow piles up outside, Emilia discovers there's more to the grumpy man next door than she assumed. Their playful banter and a series of unexpected mishaps bring them even closer. Emilia must confront her growing attraction and decide if she's ready to embrace the surprising romance blossoming amidst the chaos of their winter wonderland. --- While this book starts at Christmas time, it's not a Christmas book. After chapter 10, it moves through the seasons. Dual POV. Heavy on the romance, lighter on the smut. There are three smut scenes and those chapters are marked with a fire emoji. Grumpy/BroodyxSunshine. He's Scottish, She is American.

The year is 2002, the world is calm for now. Tensions are rising between the Global Union of the west and the Greater Soviet Republics of the east. The world has been in this state ever since the end of world war three in 1975. The republics and the union are both preparing for the war that would push mankind over the edge. Can mankind be saved?

Winston Bishop isn't the man he used to be. He spent five years running from the truth, haunted by his wife's disappearance, his failed career, and the bottom of every bottle. Once a celebrated DEA agent, now he's a washed-up private investigator with more skeletons in his closet than clients on his docket. But when his wife's body is discovered after five long years, Winston is dragged into a case that will force him to confront the ghosts of his past-and the ones living inside his own head. Paired with a young, by-the-book officer named Cathrine Mercier who left Chicago for reasons she's not ready to admit, Winston dives into the shadows of his small Pennsylvania town, where secrets fester and the line between justice and corruption is razor-thin. As he unravels a series of brutal murders that stretch far beyond his wife's death, old enemies resurface, and the bodies begin piling up, Winston must reckon with his buried guilt and an undeniable truth: someone-or something-won't let his wife's murder stay in the past. In a world where loyalty is bought, justice is scarce and everyone has something to hide, Winston must decide how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth, even if it means facing his dreaded past. As the clock ticks and old debts come due, Winston must face a devastating reality: some secrets refuse to stay buried.

Caroline Hayes never planned to stay in Willow Creek. She only meant to escape the city long enough to catch her breath. But winter has a way of slowing everything down-and so does Beau Carter. A guarded rancher with a reputation for silence, Beau has built his life on hard work and emotional distance. Trust doesn't come easily to him, and love feels like a risk he can't afford. Yet as snow piles high and the town closes in, something quiet and undeniable begins to grow between them. © Original work. Do not repost. © 2025 V. Noire. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction created by the author. Please don't copy, repost without my permission.

'Dear citizens, welcome to the most important day of the year, where from today teenagers will once again have the chance to prove themselves in front of the whole country. Like every year, it will be another great spectacle, with blood-curdling games.' Hundred teenagers must compete in a life-and-death contest. Only ten of them will survive. The games they play are gruesome. Nobody is safe. Ash is drawn, and she'll have to participate. But then fate strikes, and her little sister has to go with her. Will she be able to keep them both alive? Or is it impossible to come back unharmed from a deadly contest anyway? This is a rewritten and translated version of Death Game, which was Dutch. Both versions are mine. If you like the Hunger Games and Squid Game, I definitely recommend this story. Part 1 of the Tears series

What if the world tearing itself apart was what brought two star-crossed lovers together? As World War I rages, a war also rages inside the hearts of Will and Anasasia (Anna) Johnson, two orphans adopted into the same home without their knowledge. When he's called to serve, and she nearly dies from the Spanish Flu, their bond deepens into a forbidden love that defies morality, family, and faith itself. As their love is slowly discovered, the town turns against them, and they retreat into each other. Will clings to Anna as his neurodiverse Lighthouse, and his yellow rose, the woman he would cross Texas for. Anna latches on to him as her neurotypical anchor, the one who interprets the world and makes it safe for her. As their love deepens, they must decide whether or not to stand firm as they face down the loss of the friends, futures, and possibly their lives. Haunted by memories from past lives lost, and apparitions that even others can see, Will and Anna begin to suspect that this might not be their first time falling in love. The Lighthouse of Galveston is a haunting story of forbidden love, war, soulmates, sacrifice, civil rights, and the gray areas of the human heart. It's perfect for readers who enjoy: Star-crossed lovers Slow-burn romantic tension War-shadowed coming-of-age stories Historical fiction with psychological realism Literary romance with moral complexity Haunting love stories with metaphysical undertones Written with sharp psychological realism, it asks: Do we choose who we love? What kinds of love are acceptable? How far should we go to protect the people we love most? And most importantly Is it ok not to have all the answers? For readers of Cold Mountain, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Atonement, The Lighthouse of Galveston explores how even the purest love can challenge everything we believe about right and wrong.

"Some wishes heal. Some wishes break. Some almost ended Christmas." Every Christmas begins with a wish... and ends with a miracle. But this year, something went wrong. When a boy whispers a wish Santa cannot grant, the magic that once wrapped the world in warmth begins to unravel. Santa vanishes. Shadows rise. And two friends are pulled into a journey where belief is the only light left. As they search for the truth, they uncover a forgotten heart- a lonely soul whose wish twisted into darkness... and whose pain might end Christmas forever. This is a story about the quiet battles we all fight, the friendships that save us, and the one wish that can change everything. ⭐ Thank you for giving this story a chance. I hope it lights something warm inside you this winter. ⭐