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Red World by MatheusFinian
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In a world where gods, angels, demons, monsters, and humans coexist, none exist alone. Their histories, wars, faiths, and blood have bound them together into a single, cursed existence. Magic flows through this world, creating wonders beyond imagination-and horrors just as extraordinary. But something is beginning to shift. Across heaven, earth, and lands scarred by ancient wars, beings of every kind can feel it. Old certainties are unraveling. The boundaries between ally and enemy, divine and monstrous, salvation and destruction are becoming harder to see. And as the world drifts toward something no one fully understands, some will fight to preserve it. Others will seek to remake it. Not for good. Not for evil. But for a future they believe should belong to them.
Digimon Legacy: Truth Lies Beneath the SurfaceSurface  by Takuya101
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For years, Rin has relied on the armies of his allies to defend Evros. But as his kingdom continues to grow, he finally confronts an uncomfortable truth: Evros has no army of its own. Determined to change that, Rin travels alone and establishes Kingsport, a new kingdom intended to become the foundation of Evros's military strength. There, he encounters Lance, another survivor of the server erasure-a former military general who lost his home, his purpose, and everything he once commanded. Rin offers Lance a place in Kingsport, expecting only to have found an experienced soldier. Instead, he discovers something far greater. Lance is connected to Lupus, the Wolf constellation, and he is not the only one. Other survivors scattered across the world carry the power of ancient constellations, each possessing abilities that were seemingly meant to work together. But something else is searching for them too. With a great evil beginning to emerge, Rin must find the remaining Constellations, unite them under a common cause, and transform a group of displaced survivors into the beginnings of the army Evros has never had
Destiny | Selim II  by Beyhanxoc
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She was once a poor orphan girl named Eleni. At the age of eight, she lost everything. Her parents were gone, her home was gone, and she had no one left to protect her. Until one day, in the streets of Constantinople, a palace cook offered her a piece of bread. That simple act of kindness changed her life forever. When Hürrem Sultan saw the young girl, she decided to take her under her protection. Eleni was brought into the world of the Ottoman palace, where she was educated, taught the rules of the court, and slowly transformed into a woman worthy of the name Mahpeyker. But the palace is a place where love can be more dangerous than hatred. Years later, Mahpeyker catches the attention of Şehzade Selim, the son of Sultan Suleiman and Hürrem Sultan. Their relationship begins with fascination, grows into love, and eventually gives Mahpeyker a place beside the future Sultan. Together, they will have many children. Among them are twin princes, Ahmed and Kasim, both born in 1542. But the Ottoman throne has never belonged to love. When Selim becomes Sultan, Mahpeyker must protect her children from enemies within the harem, rival princes, secret conspiracies, and the deadly struggle for succession. In this version of history, Murad will never become Sultan. Instead, Ahmed will inherit the throne after Selim's death. And when Ahmed's reign comes to an end, his twin brother Kasim will take his place. Two brothers. One dynasty. One mother who will do anything to protect the blood she gave to the empire.
La Fille sans nom by RedRorch
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Saint-Eustache, 1694. Née dans une famille hollandaise aisée, Maaike grandit au cœur d'une plantation des Caraïbes, protégée d'un monde dont elle ne comprend pas encore la violence. Mais en grandissant, elle découvre les mensonges de sa famille, l'injustice qui l'entoure et le destin qu'on a choisi pour elle. Alors Maaike décide de s'enfuir. Sous une nouvelle identité, elle prend la mer et découvre un monde où la liberté a un prix.
The Distance Between Our Skies by Rowaena28
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Bombay, 1930s. Arthur Edward Spencer was born into everything Surya Kamble could never have. The son of a powerful British general, Arthur has been raised to believe in the Empire-and in the superiority it demands. Cold, disciplined, and fiercely loyal to his family, he has little patience for the Indians he considers beneath him. Surya Kamble knows exactly what it means to be considered beneath someone. Born into poverty and a community crushed beneath the weight of caste, Surya has learned to survive a world that has never given him a fair chance. He keeps his head down, works hard, and refuses to let cruelty completely destroy the fire inside him. Then their paths cross. They should have remained strangers. A British soldier's son and an Indian boy from a world Arthur has been taught to despise. But hatred begins to blur into curiosity. Curiosity becomes understanding. And understanding becomes something neither of them is prepared to name. Because in a city divided by empire, caste, and prejudice, there are some distances that cannot simply be crossed. Arthur and Surya may walk beneath the same sky. They were never strangers. They were simply born on opposite sides of a line neither of them drew. And some lines are never meant to be crossed. They may stand beneath the same horizon. But like parallel lines, they were never meant to meet.
Sight Unseen | Michael Jackson  by AppleheadsSunshine
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As the King of Pop faces the heaviest media scrutiny of his life during the HIStory era, his world is a chaotic whirlwind of flashing cameras, screaming headlines, and endless noise. Seeking refuge, Michael invites his close friend and confidant, Akshay to stay at Neverland Valley Ranch for a much-needed escape, bringing along his quiet, perceptive younger sister, Rani. At twenty-four, Rani navigates a world completely devoid of sight, her striking eyes a solid, plain white. While the rest of the world stares, whispers, or judges Michael through a distorted media lens, Rani is entirely immune to it all. She doesn't see the superstardom, the tabloid rumors, or the makeup; she experiences him purely through the warmth of his laugh, the gentle cadence of his voice, and the sanctuary of his energy. As they spend long, quiet afternoons away from the public eye, riding the private train around the ranch, listening to music in the dark, and sharing unspoken understandings, Michael finds a rare, anchoring peace he hasn't felt in years. For Rani, a man whose entire life is put on display teaches her that she doesn't need physical sight to feel deeply seen, cherished, and loved. Together, amidst the fairytale magic and isolation of Neverland, they discover a profound truth: the most important things in life can never be captured by a camera lens.
The Chronicles of Earth: The Secret History by ALT-Kronist
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Everyone knows the history of the Earth. Science adds to the story every day. But what if another history runs alongside our own? Hidden yet present, unknown yet known. The history of the Earth - different from what we know, yet exactly how it happened.
The torch of memory by AriaMelik
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1927, Salyan Station. Under a heavy downpour, a train rolls away, carrying an arrested young man into the unknown. On the platform, a heartbreak mother and a little girl are left behind, holding tightly to a dropped headscarf. So begins a devastating family drama-one whose trail will vanish for decades. ​Generations later, the missing man's nephew-a prominent journalist and editor-embarks on a quest through classified files, determined to uncover the mystery behind his uncle's fate. Later in Baku, a guardian of the family lineage takes up this torch of memory to piece together the final fragments of the past and confront a earth-shattering truth. ​The Torch of Memory by Aria Melik is a poignant, sweeping family saga set against the dramatic historical backdrops of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is a story of fatal love, betrayal, resilience, and a bond that withstands both time and distance.
What Lies Beyond: Infinity by WaleedMatar
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A gifted detective who can see seconds into the future must hunt a ruthless killer while every glimpse of what comes next comes at a devastating personal cost.
The Irene Baker by JordanJones331
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The Irene Baker is a historical fiction taking place in 1920's Hollywood, California. Irene Baker is the daughter of the retired famous actress Barbara Baker who has forced her into acting. Irene plays the same role in every film and has grown tired of the profession. She enlists the help of her manager, Russell, and her mother's assistant, Maggie, to fight her mother's legal team but there are twists and turns she could have never expected. All Irene Baker wants is a career that will bring her joy but what is it that she feels passionately about? Will the Irene Baker get her happy ending or will her mother have a hold on her for the rest of her life?