Desert Stories

She fell from the stars into a desert at war. They called her a prophecy. She called herself Elena. Between a ruthless Viper King and a dying Veiled Lion, Elena refused to bow, refused to break, refused to let the darkness take another child. "The kingdom will never fall. The people will never fall. And the king..." She found Amaury's eyes, held them. "...will never fall. In absolute."

In a desert kingdom where whispers can ruin lives and crowns weigh heavy, a prince loses his heart to a dancer. Sasuke Uchiha, heir to the throne, is bound by duty and law. Naruto Uzumaki, a mysterious performer whose golden hair and hypnotic movements captivate every eye, hides secrets of his own. When their worlds collide in stolen glances and forbidden nights, desire ignites... but so does danger. Because in a palace of spies and shadows, nothing stays hidden forever. -------------- hii guys this is my first sasunary fanfic like ever but i love writing if u like this please tell mee (also if u have any suggestions im happy to include.)

All kinds of poems arranged into seven themes.

Once upon a time there was a supercilious captain who travelled through the infinite ocean, buying and selling slaves and traded with other -obviously stolen- valuables. But this one was way more valuable~ ─ ⊹ ⊱ ☆ ⊰ ⊹ ─ This is an adventureous story of 2 very different types of boys with way more different families and backstories what they'll share with each other and of course with you, my dear reader, while they're trying to survive and fall in love with each other while doing it. ─ ⊹ ⊱ ☆ ⊰ ⊹ ─ Btw sorry for my bad English this isn't my first langue but my first bl so far, I tryed okay? 🥹🙏

Primsharah will become the center of a deadly play, with the powers of the gods themselves at stake ... *** Refusing to watch his family crumble beneath the weight of poverty, Arran has resorted to stealing from the rich to provide for his mother and sister. His ability to bend light prevents him from being caught ... until one day, he is. His captors have no intention of turning him in, though, instead making him an offer that he cannot resist, but which will change the course of his future forever. Meanwhile, Princess Serafina, heir to the throne of Primsharah, welcomes an unusual suitor in the royal palace. This stranger brings a dangerous gift for her father: the Sphere of Truths, one of the ten World Artifacts, created by the gods themselves. As the Shah sinks deeper into his obsession with the Sphere, Inna starts experiencing visions about a thief stealing another Artifact, the Amulet of Doom. A deathly curse is bound to the Amulet, and its theft will set in motion a series of events which might destroy Primsharah for good ... and the world along with it. Together, Arran and Inna flee across the desert to find out who is stealing the Artifacts and why. But Arran's time is limited as the curse flows through his veins, with no hope for salvation save for the stubborn princess who is determined to see his survival. Magic, desert and creatures of myth weave a tale of fragile hope, large-scale betrayal and fierce friendship between two people whose fates should never have crossed paths at all.

The year is 8 billion and the Sun is dying. The richest of humanity has made its way to the distant Life planet Cerulone, leaving behind billions to die. Fast-evolving alien flora invades local ecosystems, converting acres and acres of land to thorny waste. Cultivation is impossible, and life on Earth is nearly extinct. The last humans on the face of the planet are plagued by a fatal disease, starvation and unquenchable thirst. In the midst of this survives Kun, a part of a band of youths. They fight to live each day, stealing and killing for anything they need as is the way of this world. Little do they know what is coming their way. A dangerous journey through the vast desert that is Earth for a sliver of hope. Is it worth it?

With a single, decisive blow, Cassandra - Shadow of Sammos, immortal warrior, and general of the Thiria - ended the war. The Emperor is dead and the Empire has fallen. Now that she is faced with the weight of rebuilding the world, Cass is blindsided by the choices of people she's never met. A Council she's never heard of demands she deliver the Emperor's head to an enemy general across the vast desert nation of Desheret. With her is a wide array of travelers from every nation, including old friends and old enemies. Cass must learn how to solve problems without her strength, violence, or her army, and navigate a world that doesn't yet know the Emperor is dead.

Santa Fe is falling into darkness, and Maggie stands as the sheriff who refuses to bend. When Elias Vane's men strike the northern mines, she's pulled into a deadly hunt that tests her courage, her past, and her faith in justice. This is the rise of the sheriff who wouldn't break.

This is my fanfic based off the unused "Wish" storyboarding ideas. It's really different... but this is a work in progress and just for fun! So... yeah. Sidra Vesper lives in a tower in the desert with her two astronomer guardians as they study the skies and travel across the land in search of knowledge and curiosities. But as more ancient secrets are unearthed, the time of the coming star waxes ever closer... What is across the river of the heavens?

At the end of the 1990s, in the vast deserts of Colorado, a grand project is rising - The Highest City, a 400-story skyscraper meant to become a perfect home for thousands of families. But the promised paradise soon turns into a trap: residents begin to disappear, eerie announcements echo through the halls, and the upper floors are strictly forbidden. A teenager named Jace, his friends, and a construction worker named Joshua try to uncover the truth as fear and paranoia spread through the city. What secrets lie hidden on the top floors - and why was The Highest City truly built?

Kai Andersen ha 16 anni, quando partecipa ai 67 hunger games, viene dal distretto dei favoriti e della pesca, il distretto 4, i suoi mentori sono Mags, l'anziana vincitrice degli 11 hunger games, e il giovane vincitore, molto recente, Finnick Odair, aveva vinto i 75 hunger games. Gli hunger games, erano a tema del deserto, e questo favorì molto poco per Kai, che lo metteranno in difficoltà, nonostante sia un ragazzo intelligente e astuto, ma non era mai stato preparato per il deserto, e il caldo, era impossibile, per la sua vittoria e la sua sopravvivenza.

This book takes place 5 years before the events of the hunger games trilogy. Orion must survive and kill all 23 other opponents or he won't make it out alive. And this year the arena is the most dangerous yet. A desert. Will he be able to survive? Or will he die? And what will he sacrifice to get there?

In a world leeched of magic, the Hunters run rampant, killing whomever they meet to obtain the Eye of Saffiyah. The quest for the world's most coveted jewel leaves a trail of destruction, and without the desert Assassins to protect the Eye, hope seems to be lost. When a nameless man of the desert claims the Eye for himself, it sparks a journey that would take him to a war-torn kingdom - and possibly the only person left alive that cares for him. © 2019 JadeFoliage, All Rights Reserved All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission and proof of the publisher. Permission is only granted, and work may only be reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to the above, if person first has permission of this work's publisher. (Except for the cover. I don't any of the graphics used; I only used Canva to put them together. All respected rights go to its owner(s).) If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original safe form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/story/174050271-eye-of-saffiyah-%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F.

A Desert Alchemist: The Doha Deception In the shimmering heat of Qatar, where ancient traditions clash with modern ambition, Karim al-Nasir, a shadow alchemist of wealth and influence, stumbles upon a viper's nest of corruption that reaches the highest echelons of power. When Zara, a mysterious whistleblower, delivers damning evidence against the Al Thani project, a beacon of national pride, Karim finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and intrigue. To expose the truth, Karim forges an unlikely alliance with Khalil, a Bedouin sage who teaches him the ancient ways of the desert, transforming him from a shrewd businessman into a cunning strategist. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape of Doha, infiltrating the inner circle of the Al Thani family and uncovering a conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the entire region. As Karim delves deeper, he uncovers the architect of the scheme: Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, a pillar of integrity, secretly manipulating events for his own ruthless ambition. With the help of Tariq, Hamad's own brother, Karim orchestrates a daring plan to expose the truth, but the counterstrike is swift and brutal. In a city of shadows, where every conversation is overheard and every movement scrutinized, Karim must outwit his enemies, shift the sands of power, and reshape the destiny of a nation. But as the architect falls, Karim discovers that the game is far from over. A shadowy organization known as "The Circle" lurks in the background, pulling the strings of global corruption. Now, Karim faces an even greater challenge: to expose The Circle and bring their machinations into the light, even if it means risking his own life. "A Desert Alchemist" is a thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal, and the enduring power of truth, set against the opulent backdrop of the Middle East.

Sub poalele munților, dincolo de mări albastre și întinderi neguroase unde trăiesc doar fiarele, dincolo de toate acestea se ridicau din praf și secătuire dune nesfârșite de nisip. Acolo unde nici vântul nu bate, se ridicase orașul Zaharan. Orașul lui Wali al-Ahd Farhan. Citindu-și în stele soarta crudă se refugiase acolo în speranța unei salvări. Dar orice urmă de credință i s-a spulberat cu fiecare an în care nicio fărâmă de apă nu-i potolea setea. Cine să fi știut că pribeagul cu chip pecetluit avea să schimbe nu doar soarta orașului? Cine să fi prezis necazurile și binecuvântările pe care le va aduce strălucirea ochilor lui și zâmbetul căruia Wali al-Ahd Farhan nu-i rezistă? Ce diferență este între curiozitate și pasiune? Wali al-Ahd începe cu una și încheie cu cealaltă, necrezând vreodată că Zeii îi vor pogorî în palme nu doar salvarea la care sperase, ci și singura armă făurită pentru război, dar menită să aducă pacea.

???: "To anyone listening who has not been infected, this is a message from the Environmental Logistics & Solutions Enterprise. As you are keenly aware, our dear Earth has seen better days before the Great Desertification. And to make matters even more dire, our own attempt at combating it has turned against us. This planet is beyond our control, and beyond our help. Which is why we have taken to the stars for a fresh new start." "By the time you've received this -- we, among the rest of humanity's remnants, have set a course for the identified exoplanet Si-[**static**] confirmed to support life. As for you and anyone else unfortunate enough to've been left behind, our organization has left a parting gift to help mitigate this global dilemma. And so, we ask that you be advised." "If you happen to come across any carrier of the Absolute Zero virus, direct skin contact is to be avoided at all cost. Conventional long-ranged weaponry is highly recommended, flame throwers and explosives especially. But keep in mind that they can only slow them down, not stop them outright. The cold from within will not allow that." "Hiding from plain sight is not an option -- they will know where you are. Not by your tracks, but by-[***static***]-afely lowered by any available means. And if not, stay as far away from the carrier as possible -- until the intervening of one of our HH units. Rest assured, they will terminate them on sight. And with any luck, the virus we created will be nothing more than a regretful memory." "Those of you who remain have our sincerest hope that you may persevere, just as human life has done since the very beginning. Farewell, and Godspeed. This world rests in your hands now." [*****static*****] Jodie Marz: "... ... ..."

Ripper is a confused Indoraptor, abruptly waking to find himself in a faraway desert; a mystical place called the Oasis. Sorrel is an impala antelope, lonely and secretly seeking a mate for herself in the 'perfect and magical Oasis territory' that doesn't seem all sunshine and rainbows below the surface. Thunder is a Siberian Tiger, out of place as an apex predator in the prey-abundant lands of the Oasis; an outcast among others of his blood and lineage. Juniper is a cheeky whitetail doe with a heart of fire, wanting friendship, but unintentionally driving away her quite, calm deer counterparts of the Oasis. Holly is a silver-eyed caracal with a sixth sense for danger and the mysterious; only she sees deep beneath the peaceful, unassuming surface of life in the Oasis. Raven is a mini Rex rabbit buck, noticing everything his rabbit warren-mates ignore. The Oasis life is not what it seems, and he believes he can share that secret with no one. With a strange pull to the Oasis, these six characters and unlikely allies will discover feelings they thought were buried deep inside them. Join them on their journey to experience tragedy, romance, and discrepancy. Aside from Ripper, the Indoraptor, I own all of the characters in this novel, and reserve the right to prosecute anyone whom claims otherwise. Art is all mine.

"Jibreel..." Her voice whispered in abandon, his name. His heartbeat faltered. "My Rabb have surely created you just for me... Everything you do... Every move you make was designed to falter my heart and make me love you more!" He whispered back to her. She lightly laughed in his arms, sending vibrations to his heart. "I don't deserve you!" She looked up to meet his eyes. He raised his eyebrows and smirked. "Says who?" He demanded as he touched her forehead again. "My heart..." She whispered. "You heart have gone crazy in my love Ya Habibi! Dont believe a word it says!" He replied. She smiled sadly. A girl who has to rise from beneath the dirt to above the skies... A guy who has to fight the corruption that's engulfing his land... A destiny which is already been written and a faith that had the power to alter that destiny! Will they succeed or taste failure? Will their names shine? Or will the sands of time erase their names forever?? To find out more, go ahead?

It's time to pack up your bags and hit the road, cause this band of demon cats is going on a roadtrip!

Dull, plain, and prefers to be alone, that's Eros Chaos Wegelius. How it could happen that a famous, and heartthrob basketball player Tartarus Vladimir got interested in her? "Do you think it's possible that the downpour will be in the desert? Is the rain will stay forever? Especially in the desert?" date started: 04/20/20 date finished: 08/14/21