Violette's life was about to change. On his birthday, the letter arrived: "We are thrilled to have you join the ISSA family and are confident in your ability to rise to the challenges ahead." It was no surprise. He had trained for this moment ever since his adopted father, a high-ranking member of the Institute, had seen his potential. The ISSA was his destiny, and the Paradoxes, the terrifying entities his father had always warned him about, were the very reason for it. He wasn't just excited; he was prepared. His whole life had been a series of lessons, sparring sessions, and mental drills, all leading to this point. The letter was a confirmation, a sign that his efforts were about to pay off. Mizushin, on the other hand, wasn't so sure. She had joined the ISSA out of necessity, not destiny. The Paradoxes had taken someone she loved, and the grief that followed propelled her into action. She wanted answers, and the ISSA offered the only path to uncovering them. Their paths would soon cross, and although their motivations differed, they would need each other to survive. The world was changing, and the Paradoxes were only the beginning of the mysteries they were about to unravel. But as they entered the ISSA, they would discover something far darker than they expected-an unsettling truth hidden within the Institute itself. Even the ISSA had its own secrets, ones that could unravel everything they thought they knew. Content Warnings - A large amount of swearing - LGBTQ+ - Gacha Ocs - Possibly religious (includes angels and demons) - Violence - Blood - Mental disorder - Questionable behavior - Attempted murder - Murder - Mentions of suicide - Mentions of Drugs - Addiction Please note that all the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Marionette, a sharp-tongued brat, and his mischievous kitsune companion, Akira, try to adjust to their new apartment after leaving the circus. But when Akira's curiosity leads him to sneak into the house of Bianca-a strange, shadowy figure-he finds himself in an awkward and humorous encounter. With playful banter, a bizarre snack, and an unexpected guest, it's just another day in the chaotic life of Minette and his troublemaking companion.

Live After is a story that's inspired by Outlaster, Roblox Drama, and the authors OCs. Please note that all the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Content Warnings - A large amount of swearing - LGBTQ+ - Gacha Ocs - Possibly religious (includes angels and demons) - Violence - Blood - Mental disorder - Questionable behavior - Attempted murder - Murder - Mentions of suicide - Mentions of Drugs - Addiction