Bleak Stories

As the Great Race War raged on, Zarveth, still a mere child, chose to remain on the battlefield rather than flee. From that moment on, he came to understand one absolute truth: true peace has never existed in this cruel world. ​Years later, when all factions grew exhausted by the endless warfare, the three greatest powers on the continent finally reached an agreement. The elf nation 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. ​Yet, the peace that was born was not tranquility, but rather a fragile balance maintained by sacrificing anyone deemed a threat to it. ​Small kingdoms vanished from the map. Borders shifted without warning. Fear forced many nations to join the pact simply to survive. And when the great war finally drew to a close, the world did not truly heal. ​Betrayal still lurked behind the treaty. Every faction knew that the pact was nothing more than a scrap of paper, waiting to be torn apart at any moment. ​While the kingdoms busied themselves maintaining this delicate balance, the monster races multiplied unchecked. In the shadows, mercenary factions plotted revolution. Diplomatic tensions between nations continued to escalate, pushing the continent one step closer to the next great war. ​In the midst of a world slowly spinning toward ruin, Zarveth lives by his own rules and choices, facing moral conflicts, clashing ambitions, and principles constantly tested by reality. Not as a hero. Nor as a savior. ​Every decision he makes carries consequences, and without realizing it, every step he takes slowly drags him into the epicenter of a conflict that could determine the fate of the entire continent. ​As the world marches once again toward war, one ultimate question arises: It is not whether the world can be saved. But can Zarveth survive until the very end?

for dove, you bitch. you left me behind.

Two hundred years after the sun died, humanity survives in the shadow of the Iron Canopy, a gleaming upper city powered by the blood and marrow of a chained, dying God. Below in the choked alleys of the Trench, the poor inhale the waste product of that divine power: a fine, gray ash called Silt that slowly turns human organs to stone. Elliot Vance has spent three grueling years starving himself, selling his blood, and dodging the Overseers to buy serum for his nine-year-old sister, Clara. The disease has already taken her voice, but if he can pay for one last dose, he can keep her alive.

Humanity stands on the brink of extinction. Protected by a great but impermanent barrier, the inhabitants of Hope Garden prepare to fight against the coming onslaught. How long do they have before the barrier fails? Nobody knows, but once it does, they will have to fight for their lives, or humanity will become extinct. - - - Note: I'm primarily a gay-themed writer, so assume all stories will include LGBT content/characters. I'm still quite new to Wattpad, so if a story doesn't have any new updates, please follow, share, vote, comment, and add so that I know there's interest. Any support you can give will help spur me to continue writing and is greatly appreciated.

If those in charge had the technology to monitor you, would they use the very devices in your own home or something else? Something you would not think twice about. You have a visitor. A black comedy dystopian short story.

Outbreak, Quarantine, Chaos. The vaccine is just the beginning of one woman's horrors.

Delaney O'Connell wanted to disappear... and she just may have found out how.

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.

Read the story of Tess-- a girl who wants nothing but peace and happiness. Her life is full of negativity and it's worse when she meets some certain people.

Some things you could do in the 70's would get you a life term in a max security prison these days!

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A book of poetry. If you read any of my poems read Poem 5 (The Beauty Of A Tear). Sneak peaks below: "Beneath the grave, No trace of sincerity, The price is severity, Pain of betrayal, blood up the wall Wail of the wronged, a hunger for all, Agony, screams, a whispers, a plea, Come back, come back, my heart of stone, Come back, come back, shallow bones." "I look in the mirror, tear in my eye, I know my whole life is a lie, Pallid skin littered with scars, I knew I could never forget my past, Should I give up, just one strike, Welcome the eternal night, I knew it was not worth the fight, Yet still I hunted for the light, Am I worthless because of them, What they where, pitiful men, Pitiful women, pitiful smiles, Pitiful people and a broken child, Hurt and afraid, beat and betrayed, A lost cause, an empty face, Of her life, not a trace, Because she will not be afraid, So she dropped the knife and ran away, And then I woke up from my dream, Back to the feeling of the blade,"

If I could choose, I'd probably just die instead of voting.

Robin is a quiet, lonely boy from Fox Creek who moves to Pine Field to take his exams. He's haunted by his own hunger not just for food, but for connection. One day, he meets Ursula, the baker's daughter, and is instantly captivated by her innocence and kind spirit. Their bond grows during the tense days before the exam, and Robin imagines a future with her. But on the day they were supposed to part ways, tragedy strikes: Ursula is badly injured in an accident, and suddenly Robin's world unravels leaving him stranded with regret, shock, and a desperate longing that he doesn't yet know how to resolve.

A desperate Jamestown settlement descends into unthinkable horror during the Starving Time, leaving behind the haunting remains of a young girl whose story still chills those who encounter it.

This is a collection of dabbles, short-stories, letters to strangers, and anything that is about past reflections of myself. WARNING: There are some dark themes in these works.

a book of philosophy and random theories and thoughts