Bleak Stories

As the Great War of the Races raged, Zarveth, still a child, chose to remain on the battlefield rather than flee. From that moment on, he understood one thing: true peace could never exist in this cruel world. Years later, when all sides were exhausted by the war, the three greatest powers on the continent finally reached an agreement. The elves of Neiflim, the humans of Arsteim, and the dwarves of Mouncastell formed a peace pact to end the bloodshed that had lasted far too long. But the peace that was born was not peace, but rather a balance maintained at the expense of anyone perceived as a threat. Small kingdoms disappeared from the map. Borders shifted without warning. Fear forced many nations to join the pact simply for survival. And when the great war finally ended, the world never truly recovered. Treachery still lurked behind the pact. All sides knew that the pact was merely a piece of paper that could be broken at any moment. While the kingdoms were busy maintaining a fragile balance, the monster race flourished unchecked. Behind the scenes, mercenary factions plotted revolution. Diplomatic tensions between nations continue to escalate, bringing the continent one step closer to the next great war. Amidst a world slowly descending into ruin, Zarveth lives by his own means and choices, facing moral conflicts, clashing ambitions, and principles constantly tested by reality. He is not a hero. He is not even a savior. Every decision he makes has consequences, and without realizing it, every step he takes is slowly dragging him into the center of a conflict that could determine the fate of the entire continent. As the world once again slides toward war, one question remains: It's not whether the world can be saved. But can Zarveth survive to the end?

Never thought I'd join Blue Spirits, but you know what they say, when stars align, they shit on you. When I was a kid, life was all about my sister. Everyone I'd ever known growing up had some poik spots somewhere. It was normal. Then these freak kids were born who never got em. Clean, and my sister was one of them. Those kids started to disappear. It had to be the Supremacy, and since they had been coming around more often, I felt like I had to guard my sister with my life. No one ever really questioned Supra around here. They just kind of let them do whatever. But there was one kid who wanted to make a difference, and everyone knew him by his nickname like a Super Hero. Rebellion. The Kid Crusader wanted to be behind it all, and for whatever reason, he wanted me to join him. Blue Spirits? Well that comes later. Just let me tell my story, for cryin' out loud. This is my story. It's kind of slow, but it's still mine nonetheless. Buckle up, kids. -Alex This book takes place within the Inherited universe *See also Locus: The Age of Spring, for another book/series in the same universe that has mention of this character. It is not necessary to read it to enjoy this book. Content Warning: This book will include violent scenes, death, and deteriorating mental psychosis.

{ LOTF AU ! } - A plane crashes in an island in the middle of nowhere, leaving a group of boys and a girl to be isolated and trapped in the certain island. Survival instinct is a need. The question is, how long can the girl survive, and how does she fight her way to survival?

A bleak tragedy about Lars, an ageing Greenlandic fisherman whose family is slowly destroyed as foreign military pressure, collapsing local industry, and his own stubborn pride close in around him. While the United States tightens control over Greenland's ports and tensions with Europe escalate towards war, Lars fights a smaller battle at home: trying to stop his son from leaving the island for university.

The tragic story of a sex worker, named Lucy. Told as a poem. [1K w/c]

Naomi Cabot lives in a black and white world, a world without want for love or family. But she lives in this world alone.

Based of the original 1968-to 1978 "Night of the Living Dead" & "Dawn of the Dead" by George Romero. The story will take place in East & West Germany during the Cold War era between between the Soviet Union and United States.

Two young men in fabricating an elaborate myth around a strange event begin to uncover dark secrets.

For 16 years, Jason had lived a normal life, completely unaware that the world he could see was only half the story ... ***Updates every Friday***

extremely short story for pride month 2018, created out of inspiration :)

The world has all but collapsed. A new disease is spreading. The other side of the river is the goal for now.

Jennifer Ukova and her family are kidnapped by Kruzel authorities. She is taken into a concentration camp in the most northern part of the country. Faced with the cold, hard labor, and suffering she is miserable until she finds a light among all the coldness... Leith.

Life is a collection of surprises and moments. Never stop searching for them

So, you must be new here. Don't fret. Here's a little message to help you to feel welcome. You'll fit right in in no time. Good luck!

With matt black screla eyes, man eating unamed demons begin to blend into society. The story behind it all.

A Nation is reborn. The Dissidents, Extremists, and other Enemies have been swept away. The Second Founding has brought peace and prosperity to the nation. Ethan was only a child when the True Patriot's Party seized control of the United States, banned all religions, annihilated the old western states, and imprisoned those who dared oppose them. Ethan had a place in this better union. Until he didn't. When his brother deserts the army, Ethan and his parents are branded as dissidents and exiled to the Fringes. Even though he dreams of returning to Boston, Ethan feels that he belongs in this wasteland for the untrusted. After all, he urged Carlton to join the army in the first place. Now that his brother has been executed, Ethan resigns himself to a life trapped in the Fringes with his parent's hatred and his own guilt. When he discovers his neighbor Ravi is practicing an outlawed faith, Ethan knows what he should do if he ever hopes to escape the Fringes--he should report Ravi for the good of the country and prove his loyalty. Except, Ravi is nothing like the "monsters" he's been told about all his life. As Ravi becomes first a friend and then something much more, Ethan realizes that rebellion isn't always a grand power struggle. Sometimes, it is a simple matter of the heart.

short. sad. futile.

It all begins with a murder. In this exciting, post-apocalyptic thriller, you will follow young Spere and her group of degenerates through survival, betrayal, and mystery. And most of all- religion. Spere is given the opportunity to change the desolate world that she has always known. But is it worth so many lives?