Rule #1: Never break the rules that keep you alive. Rule #2: Don't let your family find out you broke Rule #1. Rule #3: If you break Rules #1 and #2... run. Fast. The Firdaus brothers run an empire built on honour, secrets, and the occasional violation of international law. On paper, they appear to be legitimate businessmen. Off paper, they're the reason half the city doesn't sleep at night. They are respected, cunning, and somehow still get roped into helping with homework. Bound by the ancient Tawla rules of a secret society and a strict code of conduct, their mafia thrives in the shadows. Betrayal is met with a single, unforgiving consequence: death. After a seventeen-year exile, Sinan, the eldest brother, returns to find his once-familiar world irrevocably transformed. A drug lord declaring rivalry, his younger brothers turning grey from stress, and his only son falling for the one girl he shouldn't be near. Meanwhile, the next generation of Firdaus heirs is trying to survive high school, trauma, and the occasional kidnapping, all while preparing to inherit a criminal empire. Rule #20: Secrets here are like currency. And the Firdauses are filthy rich. This is loyalty, legacy, and what happens when you try to raise emotionally stable children in an emotionally unstable environment. Nobody is normal. Everyone is armed. And family dinners are never a dull moment. Will the heirs rise to claim their destiny, or will the sins of the past destroy them all?

[FREE ON WATTPAD] 🚨-----[WARNING: UNDER HEAVY REWRITING & CORE EDITING. EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Proceed at your own pace. YOU HAVE BE WARNED]----🚨 ✨Consciousness breeds a deep, primal terror of the unknown. The intergalactic abyss looms... an insatiable predator eager to engulf entire galaxies. Those ensnared in its icy grasp face a fate worse than death, their essence unravelling into the void. Our descent into this horror began with the malevolent outer Versal being, now known only as the [MERKATOR OF VAKIVUS]. It claims all mercilessly, and our unquenchable curiosity has cost us trillions of lives. We are haunted by the dreadful truth: not even [Hell] can claim our souls if we cannot escape its relentless hold. This may be my final memoir, a haunting elegy for the lost. As I plunge into the suffocating madness beyond the [DARK MATTER], I stand at a grim crossroads: unravel its unfathomable horrors to halt the consuming tide or surrender to its will, sealing our doom and hastening our extinction. The shadows whisper of despair, and I shudder at the thought of becoming just another pawn in this dark, unending game.✨ 📢[Act 1] of [Season 1], formerly known as [''𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀''] of the First Volume, has reached the final stage with a brand new revamped title: [''𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑''] of the Original fan favourite ''[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒]''. The ongoing iteration has more depth and details, unique plot points, and a superior story structure. It was upgraded and overhauled thanks to the fantastic reception from the series' fans.

"She hadn't seen her world, yet she was going to discover a new one." ••••••••••••••••••• Elia Richwood, a teenager turning adult, along with her best friend, Lita, venture into her dad's forbidden library. There they encounter a hidden secret about Elia's mother, her magical world, and her mysterious death. Elia embarks on a journey to Anodohra-her mom's hometown-to discover more about her mother and find what killed her. On her quest to know the truth, she joins an academy, forms new relationships, maybe loses some, faces challenging life-changing battles, rides mystical arrogant creatures, and overcomes betrayal...or not. Cover design by @Devarsh_Yagnik

In the aftermath of a brutal massacre at a music festival, Jessica Martin is shattered, haunted by the loss of her friends and the weight of survivor's guilt pressing heavily on her soul. Determined to heal, she seeks solace in the hands of Emma Carter, a seemingly compassionate licensed therapist. Their initial session seems to follow the predictable paths of therapy-unpacking trauma, navigating grief, and searching for hope amidst the chaos. However, as Jessica delves deeper into her session with Emma, a sinister layer of manipulation begins to unravel. With each conversation, Jessica unearths dangerous secrets hidden beneath Emma's calm exterior, realizing that her therapist's involvement in the past trauma runs deeper than patient care. Caught in a chilling battle between healing and vengeance, Jessica must confront not just her past but also the dark intentions of someone she entrusted with her soul. As the lines blur between friend and foe, Jessica races against time to reclaim her narrative, discovering that the road to recovery may lead her down a much darker path than she ever imagined. In this psychological thriller of trust, trauma, and revenge, the true horrors of survival are just beginning to unfold. 🔪 UPDATES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY 🔪

"My name is Avery Blake. I will be the hero for the next 300 pages. Well, in my opinion I will be anyway. After all, this is my story. My primary occupation is as a pharmaceutical rep. I have to say I do love the sales and I definitely love the cash... But it doesn't send adrenaline shooting through my body and make me bounce up and down like a kid in a sweet shop. No, the things that really get me going include painting, volunteer work, killing, tap dancing and golfing. Yes, you read that correctly." One person's crazy is another person's reality, with so much in this world being left to interpretation, is killing really wrong? Are serial killers really insane? Anyway, who are you to judge? The locals of Southhurst would never dare wander the streets alone at night, since there has been a serial killer terrorising the area for fifteen years. But Avery Blake isn't afraid. Avery Blake is a serial killer. She kills because she enjoys it. But how long can she go on like this, before someone catches on? Insane is a psychological thriller addressing the different perceptions of morality and what influences them.

The world is brimming with myths, cleverly disguised as concepts, standards and the elusive idea of perfection. Nobody is perfect. Everybody has a thorn pricking in their chest whether we know it or not. We are designed with flaws, each struggling to walk the path we believe leads to 'perfection'. These false perceptions often pull us to the darkest corner of existence. Are the 5 strangers any different? Of course, not. Despite studying in the same school Aaliyah, Vivienne, Alex, Arthur , Jacob couldn't be more different. They are like people from five distant planets who are practically strangers. What happens when life throws a chance at them? A dull, seemingly pointless field trip forces them into a team, tasked with navigating through challenges to win a trivial prize. Ironically, they unravel fragments of their lives, try to salvage themselves from the chaos within and solve the most critical yet inevitable problems of lives. But how could they really do it when danger lurks at every corner,sorrowful memories claw their way to the surface and a cascade of unwelcome events threatens to break them? Can they rise above it all and live their lives as a bunch normal 18 year olds or will they be thrown in to a pit from where they can never escape? As they confront these challenges, will they be able to hunt their own treasures buried deep in themselves-or just lose hope entirely? To unveil such an enigma and follow their gripping journey, buckle up because this is going to be a ride to the unknown, the unpredictable and what not!

A young boy discovers an abandoned mental asylum near his hometown of Huntsville, Missouri. Suddenly trapped, he must find his way out through the vast labyrinth of tricks and lies that lays before him...

This story will become FREE on August 30th, 2023! Hudson Caldwell is being stalked, but the cops don't believe her. Can she unravel the truth before it consumes her? * * * * * Just when Hudson Caldwell's life is finally coming together, an unwavering paranoia threatens to tear it apart. Someone is following her - that's the feeling she gets every time she leaves her downtown Chicago apartment. After a failed attempt to file a police report, Hudson's stripper best friend gifts her with an unregistered firearm, but the weapon isn't enough to stop an attack in the middle of the night. When rookie cop, Myles Young, responds to a complaint of gunfire, he instantly falls for Hudson's quiet vulnerability and shattered past. He vows to keep her safe - much to the dismay of his case-hardened partner. As their relationship intensifies, the identity of Hudson's stalker slowly comes to light. But the closer Myles comes to solving the mystery, the more he realizes he's in over his head. WARNING: This story is a NA romantic suspense and contains references to mental illness and sexual abuse. Cover created by me, using MidJourney and Canva Pro. Down Came the Rain copyright © 2016 Darly Jamison All rights reserved. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

"What use is a broken man, Marc Spector? What use is a puppet who can't even stand on his own two feet?" In a mind shattered by the past, trapped between a god who manipulates him and a darkness he can't escape, Marc is forced to face a question that will change everything: what does it take to rise again? But when the lines between who he was and who he is are unclear, when his body moves on its own and the truth is slipping even further away, he must confront the one enemy he can't fight: himself. In this twisted journey, Marc must face not only the enemies who seek to use him, but also the ones that have already claimed victory inside him. Some voices are louder than others, and some faces are more familiar than they should be. With enemies on every side, Marc must decide if he's truly the puppet or the one pulling the strings. But in a mind so broken, can anyone ever truly stand on their own? Enjoy reading and don't forget to Vote and Comment! The first 25 chapters are in! The next 5 chapters will be published soon. Follow me to stay tuned! ✏️ Content Warning: This story may contain graphic violence and mild mature themes. It is intended for mature audiences (18+) only. Reader discretion is advised. ✏️ Author's Note - Copyright Disclaimer: This work, "The Fractured Mind of Marc Spector", is an original fanfiction inspired by Marvel's "Moon Knight". The main characters and core universe belong to Marvel. However, the storyline, narrative structure, and all original content within this fanfiction, including additional characters, are the intellectual property of the author. ✏️ All Rights Reserved: No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, distributed, translated, adapted, or used in any form (digital or print) without the prior consent of the author. If you would like to share the story, please do so by linking directly to this Wattpad page and giving proper credit. ~ Author: Inkahitha