Isolation Stories

A city shrouded in rain, ghosts lurking in every shadow. Elias Ward's world is one of quiet darkness, where memories linger and hope feels just out of reach. But one unseen moment, one glance beneath a wet umbrella, begins to ignite something long buried, something that might just change everything. In the midst of silent streets and ancient stone, a mysterious encounter promises to unravel the delicate thread holding Elias together. Who is she? And what secret does the rain hide?

He looks nothing like his African mother, but is the spitting image of his controversial father. Our Anti-hero and sorcerer, the mystic Rasputin's only son and foretold successor, Vladimir, who grew up in a Monastery, battles his inner demons with ambivalence about the world of holiness, seclusion and purity, as opposed to desire, power, love, and revenge. Based in a fictional world of magic, wizards and sorcery, and heavily inspired by the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in Russia. In this tale, European mysticism meets African Obeah, also known as African black magic. Follow along as Rasputin's mixed race children avenge his death in a battle not of good and evil, but of desire, chaos and confusion. Will Vladimir escape the monastery, his holy prison? Will he want to? Will he work together with his Obeah practicing black mother and sisters or turn against them? Will he find true love? Read to learn more! *Disclaimer* This story is NOT an accurate description of History or Russia, instead its based in a fictional world that is heavily inspired by Russia, and the life of Grigori Rasputin, but does not reflect the actual events of his life or death. The places, events and time period of these events are also not in line with actual history and some places mentioned do not exist. This story is not intended to address Soviet Russia or any political concerns related to the region. It's very superficial in its relation to the culture and language. I wanted to have as much creative liberty as possible and create my OWN take on historical events through the realm of fantasy. Also, I am not from Russia, and my knowledge on their culture and language is superficial at best so you should really go to a more reputable source if you want to learn more about the interesting history of the people. To learn more about this fascinating historical figure, please do your research! Reality is sometimes even more intriguing than fiction.

Most kids fear the dark. They check under their beds or peek into their closets. Convinced that a monster is waiting to pounce. My childhood friend was no different- she swore something lived in her closet. But I've never been afraid of the creature's children imagine in the night. The reason why I hesitate to turn out the lights isn't because of shadows or whispers in my room. It's because I know there are far worse monsters than the ones we dream up in childhood. These monsters don't hide in closets or under beds. They don't vanish when the lights are on. They walk among us. They smile, they speak, and they pretend to be just like us. These monsters aren't deterred by sunlight or locked doors. Security systems don't scare them, and rules don't bind them. They strike when you least expect it, their presence lingering long after they've gone. And once you know they exist- once you've seen them- you can never unsee them. This isn't a story about childhood fears or imaginary creatures. This is a story about the monsters we avoid speaking of, the ones that live not in the shadows, but in plain sight.

[EDITING] Book 2 in the Trust me -series Kathryn Summers doesn't trust guys anymore. Not after getting hurt by Mikey Coldwell, the boy she loved and thought she could trust. After that, falling in love, opening up and trusting someone have seemed like too much of a risk. And she can't afford taking that risk and getting hurt anymore now that she's already so broken by everything in her past. The only things she has to do now are get through her last year of high school, decide what she wants to do with the rest of her life, enjoy the time her best friend Kenzie and Kenzie's boyfriend Jacky spend in Sydney and avoid guys at all costs. Easy, right? But things don't usually go as planned and Kathryn ends up struggling to get through the school year with a hot - and really sweet - surfer guy messing her plan to avoid guys. On top of that, her friendships get tested as her past keeps haunting her. BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY! If you're interested in Trust me, babe, amazing! However, we recommend you don't start reading it right away. We've noticed there's a lot we could do to make this book much better and we've started MAJOR editing.

She wakes up to blinding lights and silence. No name. No memories. Only the sterile scent of metal and the echo of her own heartbeat. Every day begins the same - strapped to a bed, surrounded by faces she doesn't recognize. They call it research. She calls it torture. Each session peels away another layer of her mind, until she no longer knows if the pain she feels is real or manufactured. The walls hum with electricity. The machines whisper in frequencies only she can hear. And the man who stands over her - the one with steady eyes and shaking hands - is both her tormentor and the only soul who looks at her like she's still human. As her fragmented memories begin to resurface, she realizes that the greatest experiment isn't on her body - it's on her mind. It's not a story about escape. It's a story about what's left of you after you've already lost everything.

A mother watches her daughter grow up trapped in a world she cannot fully feel. Born with a rare condition called Ignoralious, Cherry experiences life only in shades of numbness and hollow emotions-unable to see the warmth of joy, the sting of sorrow, or the subtle colors in between. While others laugh, cry, and love freely, she perceives the world through stark black and white, never through rose-colored lenses. Her mother grapples with guilt, helplessness, and the fear that no matter how much she loves her child, she may never bridge the gap between Cherry and the life everyone else can feel. Was she ever enough for the daughter she couldn't reach?

In the distant future, aboard the Echo 11 shuttle, systems engineer Ethan Vale navigates the wonders-and perils-of space as humanity pushes the boundaries of exploration. After years of waiting, the crew finally reaches the Mars Space Station, but their mission is shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. While publicly tasked with analyzing carbon samples on the Martian surface, Ethan and his team are actually drawn into the mysteries of strange, massive particle clouds hovering just outside Mars's atmosphere. Ethan, with his spirited Tennessee charm, contrasts sharply with the somber formality of Director Mizell, whose strict demeanor only fuels Ethan's desire to push the limits of protocol. As he prepares for a crucial spacewalk alongside Captain Marcos Wilson -his steadfast friend and celebrated pilot-the memories of a tragic family loss surface, intertwining with dreams of heroic adventures reminiscent of his childhood. Yet, a sense of foreboding looms as the crew prepares to confront the unknown. With each passing moment and every breath taken in the weightlessness of space, the past and present collide. Ethan is propelled by the thrill of discovery but haunted by sorrow, as the team inches closer to unraveling the truth behind the enigmatic clouds-an achievement that could redefine humanity's understanding of the universe. As they gear up for their historic mission, the stakes rise, and the balance of fate teeters between tragedy and triumph. Embark on this captivating journey where a man's heart yearns for resolution, and the cosmos whispers secrets yet to be unveiled. Will Ethan and his crew find the answers they seek, or will they uncover something that challenges everything they thought they knew? Story inspired by music composed by Queen E. Check it out as you progress in the story! Listen to Echo Protocol by Queen E on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/B7ZKr3HPzfiA5rUB5Y

Detective Ross Arragon knows the truth when he sees it. Or does he? In a police force run by AI even reality can be denied. When the machines start contradicting each other, Ross must fight to trust his own senses - before he loses himself completely.

King Creativity is back. Which means Janus is alone, not that he's sad or anything. No he's happy for Remus. He's happy the King is back. At least if he keeps telling himself that until he himself believes those words he will be. So what if the Kings return meant Remus was gone. He was Deceit. He was a Dark side. He was fine with being alone. (Or where King Creativity is back. Deceit is not okay and really neither is Virgil. But this is a Deceit-centric)

After losing BFB firey and leafy decide to sail off and discover their own dream island for the two them. (This is not connected to "1's master plan")

Asher Caldwell was never meant to survive his curse-only to outlive everyone it destroyed. When the monster inside him finally turns on the girl who saved him, he's forced to choose between becoming what he fears... or losing the only person who ever saw his light. In the end, even love can't save him from himself.

Maria grew up confined to three rooms in the basement of her house: her bedroom, the hallway, and the bathroom. These rooms had no windows, so she never saw the outside world. Her father and his friends would occasionally come down to the basement to beat her up for fun. She had little food, just enough to survive, and never had the opportunity to go to school, leaving her illiterate. When days passed without anyone coming down, Maria felt like she might die. She found the courage she needed to escape. Her house appeared completely abandoned, with a half-packed suitcase. As she ventured outside, she saw things she had never witnessed before-the real world. She walked down the street in an old t-shirt, one that her father had given her, which hung down to her knees. -------------- Hello, I'm a new writer, so please be patient. I'll be editing my work before uploading the chapters, so it might take some time. 
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No Longer Human (Japanese: 人間失格, Hepburn: Ningen Shikkaku), also translated as A Shameful Life, is a 1948 novel by Japanese author Osamu Dazai. It tells the story of a troubled man incapable of revealing his true self to others, and who, instead, maintains a façade of hollow jocularity, later turning to a life of alcoholism and drug abuse before his final disappearance. The original title translates as "Disqualified as a human being" or "A failed human".The book was published one month after Dazai's suicide at the age of 38. No Longer Human is considered a classic of postwar Japanese literature and Dazai's masterpiece. It enjoys considerable popularity among younger readers and ranks as the second best-selling novel by publishing house Shinchōsha, behind Sōseki Natsume's Kokoro. Added with entertaining illustrations to make it more enjoyable and understandable. Mostly found in Pinterest, so credits to the respectful owners of the images presented in each parts.

Kaminari and Jiro are best friends but Jiro changes that by telling him why they haven't hung out lately. assumptions are made and feelings are hurt but will it have a happy ending? read to find out. (not my cover art)

Aiden, an guy who grew up alone whith his mother far away from civilization. shares his haunting past, sharing that the thing that was in they're house, wasn't exactly his mother.

Catherine has no reason to live but she's living. She's one of her kind after everything was taken from her. A young woman of a few words,yet she still holds her own. Nothing much surprises her anymore, apart from the unexplainable flip of her heart, the first time she meets the second most cold hearted man. Mica O'Connell. After her brother Ronan. He's no different to any other man she's known, everyone wants something and indeed he does. And no, he doesn't want her, he just wants someone else, who was imprisoned by her own. A brother for a brother he claims. Then why take her too? NOTE: This is a sample and if you're interested to read more, know that it's available on amazon. RANKINGS : #1 - Survive - 02/09/2020 #1 -Special -10/02/2020 # 1 - Anger - 05/01/2020 #1 - tears - 02/01/2020 #1 - power - 20/01/2020 #1 - Isolation - 3/11/2020

When twenty-four-year-old Gillian Lambert joins her friends for a winter retreat in the mountains, she imagines cozy nights and carefree days on the slopes. The rustic lodge feels charming, though its innkeeper, Arthur, lingers in the background-quiet, awkward, and difficult to read. One evening, Gillian catches him watching her from across the firelight. Her friends laugh it off as nothing. She isn't so sure. When a massive storm sweeps in, the group decides to leave early. Gillian lingers behind-and when her car won't start, she finds herself trapped as the snow piles higher, the roads vanish, and the outside world disappears. Alone in the silent lodge with Arthur, Gillian senses something shifting. His calm politeness feels too careful. His gaze lingers a moment too long. Isolated and cut off, she can't tell if he's her reluctant savior... or something far more dangerous. As the storm deepens into a whiteout, Gillian begins to question what lies beneath the surface-of the man who keeps her company, and of herself. In the storm, trust is a luxury... and survival may come at the cost of surrender.

When Elias, a reclusive young man deathly allergic to sunlight, spends his nights alone behind drawn curtains, he never expects his new neighbor, Rowan, to notice him through the window they share. What begins as silent waves and scribbled notes pressed to the glass turns into midnight calls, secret visits, and a love that exists only in the dark. But when the truth about Elias's condition, and Rowan's own hidden struggles, comes to light, both must face what it really means to love someone you can never fully reach.

The White Rabbit is a name whispered in fear across war-torn nations; a legendary assassin responsible for the deaths of thousands of high-profile targets. No one knows who she is. No one, except those who see her... moments before they die. Her calling card? A silver pocket watch left precisely where the victim's heart once beat. Oliver Clue, a relentless military investigator, has sacrificed everything in his obsession to unmask and capture the White Rabbit. Family. Reputation. Sanity. All for the ghost in the shadows who always stays one step ahead. But now, the trail has gone cold, because the White Rabbit has vanished. Bunny is almost fourteen. She's just moved to a quiet town. She wants to blend in, to be normal, to go to school like any other teenager. There's only one problem: Bunny has killed more people than most soldiers see in a lifetime. Her instincts are sharp, her reflexes lethal, and her past impossible to forget. As Oliver Clue closes in and strange events start unfolding at her school, Bunny begins to wonder: is she still being hunted... or has the hunt begun again? Can she bury her killer instincts deep enough to make friends and live a normal life? Or will the White Rabbit resurface; and this time, leave blood in the hallways? [Cover Art: Miwah_Kat and Canva] Updates Saturdays

Beyond the mundane reality we perceive, a clandestine war is waged daily. This book plunges into the shadowy world of the SCP Foundation, a massive, secretive organization dedicated to safeguarding humanity from the anomalous and the supernatural. Their unwavering mission, encapsulated in their stark motto - Secure, Contain, Protect - drives every operation, every sacrifice. Step into a world where the impossible is real, where dedicated men and women stand as the last line of defense against a universe far stranger and more terrifying than we can imagine. Discover the Foundation that stands between order and chaos, between ignorance and oblivion.