According to folklore, obscure forces secretly live among us, shaping the natural world and influencing human affairs. Some call them spirits, others refer to them as guardians, and some even worship them as gods. But to the old and wise, those who understand what lies beyond this world, they are simply called "Anito." If you were to tell this tale to Makisig "Maki" Kagiwa, a 15-year-old high school student, he would dismiss it as nothing more than a silly superstition. Living in a bustling modern city, Maki views old beliefs as outdated stories with no place in reality. But his skepticism will be put to the test when he encounters the paranormal firsthand. What will he do when he realizes that the creatures and monsters from long-forgotten legends truly exist in the modern world? Will he become a believer before it's too late? Or will his doubts cost him dearly when he and his older brother find themselves hunted by otherworldly beings---creatures whose motives remain a deadly mystery? *** Mayari's right eye ignited with a burning scarlet glow, cutting through the night like an ember born of hell. The playfulness vanished, replaced by a predator's hunger. She advanced in a slow, deliberate stride. Every instinct in me screamed to run, but my legs betrayed me, buckling until I crashed hard onto the ground. When she drew close, she leaned down, her clawed finger hooking beneath my chin to lift my face toward hers. Trapped beneath her stare, I felt both powerless and spellbound. That crimson eye pulled me in, dazzling and terrifying, as though its very light sought to strip away the layers of my soul. "What... what are you?" I stammered. Her smile deepened, sharp and amused. "Some call us heroes. Others, demons in human form. To some we bring salvation. To others, we are death incarnate. But in the end, what we are is for you to decide. The real question is... can you trust a monster with your life?" *** Note: This story is written in English.

To celebrate their engagement and upcoming wedding, Giacobbe Ranieri and Zoey Taylor hold a party, inviting thirty guests over, including their best friend, Adam Colton. However, an evening of fun quickly spirals into a night of terror as home appliances begin going ablaze. The events happening outside their confined apartment, however, are no different. The skyline of the city becomes overwhelmed by towers and balls of flames and smoke, choking citizens to their deaths. As Adam peeps through the window discreetly, he sees two figures. These figures, however, look highly unnatural and not human at all. Something is off about them. And that was when he became confident of his theory. "We aren't alone in this world." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Stick around to find out what "Voltaic" has in relation to the book!] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Word Count: [[50,000-51,000]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Place in the Reconteur Awards, Sci Fic Genre 1st Place in the Phoenix Awards, General Fiction Genre 1st Place in the Categories Awards, Best Blurb Category 2nd Place in the Literary Book Awards - Action Genre 2nd Place in The Writers' Awards [1st Edition 2022], Action/Adventure/Thriller Genre 2nd Place in the Pawesome Awards 2022, Sci-Fi Genre 2nd Place in The Seasonal Contests [Second Edition - 2021], Action/Adventure Genre 2nd Place in The Magic Book Awards - Best Description Category 3rd Place in the Featuring Stars AWARDS 2023, Science Fiction Genre 3rd Place in The Book Awards, Sci-Fi Genre 3rd Place in The Wonder Awards, Best Insult Category

Diallo is poor but gifted with the ability to tell great lies. After a bad afternoon with his friend Paul in which he nearly ends up in jail, the pair rely on fate to change their lives. "Let's play it with a coin!" He says. "Flip a coin. Face: our stories are put on Wattpad; tail: you'll be in jail by the age of twenty one. At the same age, I'll most likely die of an overdose." Paul then pulls his car over at a green light and looks me right in the eyes. "Do you dare?" *** [ONC 23' - Round 1, 2 and 3, longlister and shortlister] [Featured Reading List] Newlywrittenbooks | Looking for clues (Mystery/Thriller) [17.04.2023] OpenNovellaContest | The Longlisters [19.05.2023] OpenNovellaContest | The Shortlisters [31.05.2023] BullyingPrevention | Against Cyberbullying [05.07.2023] *** This story contains references to violence, harassment, cyberbullying and suicide.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐦. 𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬. Valerie Crescent once had a promising future. In the land of Maskamere, blessed by the magic of the silvertrees, she was ready to begin her training as a priestess. Then the Drakonian Empire invaded, and Valerie lost everything. Two years later, Maskamere is a vassal of the Empire. Dressmaker by day, rebel by night, Valerie embarks on a mission to restore the silvertrees and free her country. But when an assassination plot goes wrong and her magical powers are revealed, Valerie is captured by the very man she tried to kill. • • • Content warnings: Mature themes, violence (including torture), references to slavery. See the author's note for a more complete list.

this book is for 18+ only :3 top yeonjun🍆 bottom beomgyu🍑

"don't touch him, choi yeonjun is mine!" in which soobin was head-over-heels in love with the quiet but handsome boy in his class, choi yeonjun. he would do anything to have him and keep him, even if "anything" required him getting his hands dirty. side ship: taegyu lowercase intended! short chapters CAUTION: mentions and details of murder and other topics, rEaD aT yOuR oWn RiSk

Beomgyu hated Yeonjun because his family would adore him. The toxic household mistreated Beomgyu, and the boy is constantly forced to find ways to escape reality. Time passes and Yeonjun starts seeing Beomgyu's true issues while no one else sees them, with the connection of family drama. Translated versions: - Turkish, by @justtranslator_ (Steal Your Boyfriend (ç.k.)) - Vietnamese, by @sara_nnie (Yeongyu[trans]|Đánh cắp bạn trai của em gái)

《This story is for 18+ only》 What will happen if two different people are forced to be together? Will they fall for each other or it will just cause hatred and pain?

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙙 ✔ [unedited] one chasing an unrequited love and one making matches. choi beomgyu × choi yeonjun cover credits: @PXRADISE_LXST [txt fanfic]

yeonjun: beomgyu bro why didn't u tell me u went to dogcafe, i thought we're suppose to be together forever bro soobin: yeonjun hyung, you know private message exists right? yeonjun: i WANT EVERYBODY TO KNOW IM SULKING cover made by @xuhaoz !! [COMPLETED]