पंचदेवेभ्य: नमः || In a world where ancient Astras-celestial weapons born of divine energy-are passed down through sacred bloodlines, clans rise and fall by the power they wield. But not all heroes are born with glory. In the sacred land of Aryavart, tucked away in the quiet village of Bhadrapur, two cousin brothers-Mihir and Ganesh-share a burning ambition: to rise beyond the ranks of ordinary mages and become Maharshis, the divine sages of legend. Ganesh, born into the fire-wielding Agneya Shaiva clan, possesses a powerful natural affinity for fire. Mihir, though raised in the same family, is adopted-and unlike his kin, he lacks that innate connection to their elemental legacy. In a world where elemental strength determines your destiny, this difference places a heavy weight on Mihir's path. As the revered Astra Ceremony draws near-a sacred trial where chosen ones are granted celestial weapons-Mihir's resolve is tested. The weaker your bond with your clan's element, the lower your chances of being chosen by an Astra. Yet, Mihir's dream to become a Maharshi still burns bright. Will he be deemed worthy? Or will his flame be extinguished before it ever truly sparks? A tale of brotherhood, ambition, and ancient powers-follow Mihir as he steps into a world where destiny is carved by courage, and only those who endure the trials of fire can rise from its ashes.

THE MOUNTAIN IS YOU By: Brianna Wiest This is a book about self-sabotage. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it-for good. Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential. For centuries, the mountain has been used as a metaphor for the big challenges we face, especially ones that seem impossible to overcome. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb. In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves.

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Have you ever fallen in love? I understand what rejection means yet forgetting how my heart uncontrollably beats... how a smile erases reason... how I wished for even one moment of acceptance... Have you ever fallen in love? I did. Still do.

Two lovers stood in the heart of the battlefield, torn between life and death. Their gazes locked, desperate yet unwavering, as the cacophony of screams and clashing steel filled the air-a symphony of terror and hatred. Amid the chaos, they etched each other into their very souls, an eternal bond forged in love and pain. "My love," the man clad in golden armor said, his scarlet eyes blazing with fervor as he took in the sight of his beloved. "Even death shall not take us apart." The other, adorned in silver, sapphire eyes shimmering with unshed tears, reached out as if to capture the fleeting moment. "Fate is so cruel." "Fate isn't cruel, my love," the man in gold replied, his voice steady and resolute. "Fate will bring us back together. And when that happens..." He paused, his gaze lingering as if memorizing every detail of his beloved's face. "I vow under the heavens," he declared, his voice both a promise and a prayer. "That you are mine, and I am yours, until eternity."

In a world scarred by war, a young boy is found on the battlefield. Taken in by a powerful magician and hidden within the walls of a renowned magic academy, Devion is promised a peaceful life-far from the horrors of the past. But when an unknown power awakens within him-one no one can explain or control-Devion becomes the key to a buried truth that could save, or doom, the three kingdoms.

Sloane Takesume, a male calico demihuman just wanted a job. What he got instead was a sentient necklace, a vampire deal he didn't ask for, and the slow descent into a world of blood, danger, and uncomfortably intimate sparring matches. He's not ready. But he's already marked and luck has never been on his side. The deeper he falls, the more he begins to uncover-about others, about the danger chasing him, and about himself. Because maybe being "lucky" was never about fortune. Maybe it's about survival. _________________________________________________ Chapters: ~2,000-3,500 words each Content Warnings: Profanity, violence, blood/gore, prejudice and identity themes, eventual smut Genres: Urban Fantasy • Romance • Mystery • Thriller • Vampire Fiction Notes: All characters and lore are original. No plagiarism. Shares are welcome and appreciated! Don't be shy-comments and feedback mean the world.

"You keep looking at me like you don't want me, Adeline," Will murmurs, his lips brushing against my jaw while hand slides higher on my bare thigh, slow and deliberate. "But your body says otherwise." My breath gets caught in my throat and my brain screams to say something, anything-but my lips won't move. "I..." I begin to say, but the words die before they even leave my lips the second his mouth touches my neck. ⊹₊⟡⋆ Adeline Serrano has a reputation to protect. Straight A's, flawless record, and the badge of honor that comes with being the principal's daughter. At Willow Creek Preparatory she's everything a good girl should be: polished, respected, and untouchable. But one drunken summer night changed everything. One kiss-hot, messy, absolutely forbidden-with the last person she should've been caught dead with. Will Carter. They don't call him the prince of chaos for nothing. The mayor's rebellious son. All smirks, bruised knuckles, and bad decision. Practically a walking scandal. Recently suspended for smoking with someone's daughter in the boys' bathroom. Now he's back- with a bruised jaw, a vendetta, and nothing to lose. So when Will decides to turn the school's poster girl into his newest distraction, Adeline's carefully built world begins to unravel. Secrets stir, bets are made, lessons are taught, truths unravel, and lines blur between hate and desire. She's pretending it never happened, he's planning to make sure she never forgets. Because some girls break rules. And the best ones? They shatter them.