Some stories aren't written by choice - they're written by destiny. David never planned to fall for her. One glance, one smile, and his world quietly began to change. Through laughter, friendship, and heartbreak, he discovers how love can grow in the most unexpected corners of life. Inspired by true events, Is It Destiny or What? is a heartfelt school-life story about innocence, connection, and the little moments that shape who we become. It's not a tale of perfect love - it's a story of real emotions, pure beginnings, and how destiny sometimes plays its own mysterious game.

| Content warning & trigger warning | 21+ aged readers only | Disclaimer: This is a dark novel with themes that include violence, gore, dark romance, sexual themes and profanity. Do not continue reading if easily triggered. This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and organizations are entirely fictional and are not intended to reflect real people or situations. The characters are intentionally flawed, and their choices - including negative or harmful actions - exist solely to drive the story's plot and emotional arc. These actions should not be interpreted as moral guidance or as endorsed behavior. ~~ Following her quick rise to fame, Aria Hall couldn't be happier, her lifelong dream of modeling in New York City was finally coming true. That is, until she meets a dangerous outcast harboring a big secret, leading her to question everything she once wanted.

The kingdom is sleeping. The monsters are not. An ancient enemy has returned, and Argren is bleeding. Goblins, ogres, and the undead march under the banner of a shadowy power, and the northern frontier is the first to burn. Sir Ronigren, a cynical knight who'd rather be at the bottom of a tankard, is the only thing standing in their way. He's no chosen one, but he's all they've got. Sabine, a girl of impossible height and a forgotten lineage, holds a power that could shatter mountains. She may be the kingdom's last hope, or the catalyst for its final doom. Thrown together by fate, they must lead a band of outcasts on a desperate quest to awaken a forgotten magic before the world is plunged into eternal silence. But in a war fought with steel and sorcery, the deepest wounds are caused by betrayal, and the enemy is already inside the gates. Follow me on https://substack.com/@gabrieltesone? for news and content *To Royal Road staff: Hello! Please approve.

Two boys embark on a journey to Europe from Houston with starry eyes and a thirst for foreign glory, but it proved to be their mistake.

At Cultura Hill in Seattle, Stella steps into a season of becoming-where independence feels both thrilling and uncertain, and the future begins to take shape one choice at a time. Drawn to warmth, culture, and connection, she's learning that some chapters aren't meant to be rushed. Then there are the two men who enter her world. One is effortless charm and confidence-easy smiles, quick wit, and a presence that turns heads without trying. The other is quieter, measured, and observant-someone who carries himself carefully, as if holding more than he lets on. Set against a vibrant, multicultural campus, Translate Me, Love is a college romance about first chapters, unspoken truths, and the kind of love that reveals itself slowly. He speaks Spanish. The other speaks Persian. But love? It speaks softly-and changes everything. Not everything needs to be translated.

Un cruel giro del destino pone a prueba la relación entre Chizuru y Kazuya. Todas las mentiras caen, una verdad incómoda emerge, el conflicto explota y todo podría ser destruido. Umi y Mami se unen de forma inesperada y forman un plan elaborado con el objetivo de separar a Kazuya y Chizuru. Esta línea temporal alterna será más dolorosa para todos, pero también muy necesaria, ya que cada personaje tendrá que enfrentarse a situaciones difíciles que los empujarán a crecer y madurar, para finalmente encontrar la verdadera felicidad que todos anhelan. El destino trae de vuelta a todos los personajes que han aparecido; nadie quedará fuera esta vez. Todos serán parte del espectáculo durante toda la historia, y algunos personajes nuevos también se irán sumando en el camino. Esta historia explorará y expondrá a cada personaje a una reflexión profunda. Tanto la pareja principal como los demás personajes evolucionarán; ningún personaje será dejado de lado, ya que cada uno será clave para el desarrollo de la historia. --- La Historia empieza justo después del capítulo 390 del Manga, tomando una desviación considerable desde ese punto de origen creando un camino propio totalmente nuevo y diferente. Por lo tanto, esta historia contiene SPOILERS de la serie original, seguir bajo su propia responsabilidad. Esta historia está basada en el manga Kanojo Okarishimasu. Los personajes pertenecen a Reiji Miyajima-sensei, solo inventaré algunos que no han aparecido con nombre oficial.

"You really got moonstruck, Lee Haven." "Don't make me go crazy for you, Riki." In a world where loyalty is paramount and danger lurks at every corner, you are not your average Uni student. You're a fierce assassin balancing life between academia and the gritty underworld of organized crime. With your twin sister by your side, the two of you navigate the complexities of your dual lives. When your brother calls a secret meeting at your hideout, you expect the usual: training sessions and sibling jabs. But when Nishimura Riki, also known as Ni-ki, unexpectedly shows up, things take a twist. His charming smile and messy hair hide a deeper story, and his presence as your bodyguard adds tension to your complicated dynamic. As your tight-knit squad-composed of quirky friends and fierce allies-gathers, secrets and rivalries surface. Will you accept Ni-ki as protector and ally? Or will your fierce independence push him away? With perilous enemies looming and stakes rising, you must confront your fears of vulnerability while uncovering the true meaning of loyalty, love, and family. Will you be able to protect your squad without losing yourself in the process? Contains: -Bits of Angst -18+-ish content -Self-harm -Violence

They call this place the Job Academy. Everyone walks in hoping for a shiny title, big equity, and a future dripping with money. Me? I just want to get rich the easy way. No stress, no nine-to-five grind-just cash, freedom, and pancakes in the morning. But of course, life doesn't play fair. The system gave me something nobody understands, a result that made the whole crowd laugh and stare. Everyone else got their big moment. I got... this. So what? I don't need to be a hero. I don't need the perfect Job. I'll find my own way. If the world wants to laugh, let them-because while they're busy mocking me, I'll be busy getting richer than all of them combined. This is my story. The story of how a so-called nobody turns the entire game upside down.

Después del fin del mundo, Alex sigue intentando salvar lo que queda. Eve, en cambio, ha dejado de creer en cualquiera que no sea ella misma. El destino los cruza en medio de la lluvia y las ruinas: dos almas rotas por la culpa, la pérdida y lo que ya no vuelve. Obligados a confiar para sobrevivir, descubren que incluso en la oscuridad más honda pueden surgir destellos que duelen tanto como sanan. Una historia sobre la herida, la esperanza y los seres que, aun rotos, siguen caminando.