Laststand Stories

Coruscant has survived wars, corruption, betrayal, and the slow rot of a dying Republic. It has never survived silence. When an impossible alien vessel appears above the capital, it does not fire. It does not speak. It does not threaten. It simply waits, casting its shadow over the heart of the galaxy while the Republic's fleets gather beneath it like insects around a sleeping predator. The Jedi feel something wrong in the Force. The clones feel it in their bones. Padmé Amidala sees it in the faces of leaders who have finally run out of speeches. And Anakin Skywalker, standing at the edge of the end, realizes the galaxy is about to learn a brutal truth: Power does not always announce itself. Sometimes it only descends.

Can you ever truly forgive someone who broke your heart? Maya must answer that question when her ex-boyfriend, Noah, unexpectedly returns after a year apart. This is a story about second chances, trust, and the difficult choices we make when navigating the complexities of first love.

Gaius Claudius Nero knows nothing can save the Republic. Not after his humiliating defeat on the banks of the Metaurus River. Not after the Etruscans and Umbrians switched sides. Not after Hannibal besieged Rome. While his city burns, the last Roman Dictator prepares to die with honor... Originally published on DeviantArt, this piece of alt-history flash fiction asks the question "What does a Carthaginian victory in the Second Punic War look like from a Roman perspective?"

A story of a Jedi Knight who's sight is of no need. He remains persistent his connection to the force leading him on both the right and wrong side

Twin children born with royal blood, A girl born with the soul of a god, A boy who lives in flame and steel, And a fighter who's hands are stained with the blood of others. They shall go forth and rid the land of the demon god, Two will learn about their shadowed past, Two will make unthinkable choices, And a hero's blood spilt shall save them all, Tears of blood shall stain their path to victory.

When a quiet morning at Seri Damai Secondary School turns into a living nightmare, ten students find themselves trapped in a deadly game of survival. After a mysterious food contamination spreads a horrific virus, one student succumbs - and rises again as something no longer human. Within hours, the infection overruns the school, turning teachers and friends into bloodthirsty monsters. With all exits sealed and communication cut off, a diverse group of students - including a natural-born leader, a tech genius, a tomboy fighter, a gentle soul, and a few unlikely allies - must work together to escape the chaos. But as tension rises and trust begins to crack, survival becomes more than just avoiding the undead - it means confronting fear, betrayal, and the darkness within themselves. As the body count rises and hope fades, only one will make it out alive. How far would you go to hear the last bell?

I didn't think mankind would end the way it did. Not a day goes by that I don't blame myself. If only I knew then what I know now, perhaps I could have done things differently. Maybe I could have found another way. Another way to save you, my love. Another way to save us all.

"I know how this one started, I doubt I'll live long to see how it ends" -General Cod the following year 2525 the UNSC took a final stand against the covenant forces which occurred in the corvi' system ,one of the bloodiest battles fought , they were tasked to evacuate all civilians at all costs either there lives were for something or nothing.

this is where kai clan face their most threaten nemesis known as Hellwolf and the hollow ones. Mikael had been chosen to continue Amir Naga's legacy and to be called as Dragon knight have awaits. Others have their own masters and soon to be face the greatest enemies that will cause destruction on kai dan the virex for the possesion of the bloodblade.

The Last Stand takes place in a the remains of Post-apocalyptic United States. See the wasteland from different perspectives with multiple survivors and situations, with the same common enemy. Let the struggle for survival begin.

Something to do for fun and I was just really bored

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On a seemingly normal day, doom lay around the corner

The lights of a distant city, the last vestige of civilization. This is a simple short story.

As far as Lily knows, they were having a normal day in their world.....well, until some strange creature attacked Earth, but before that, an asteroid almost hit Earth. A few days later, they were invaded. How much worse could their luck go?Lily was half blind. So, Lucas, her friend guides her through the destruction occurring across the world. They know who their saviors were......

The emperor coven later find out the rebel have taken over a witch like fort in the woods, emperor belos order 2,000 soldiers to take the fort back and destroy the rebels at once and give kikimora , command of the 2,000 Glyph army. If she where to failed this missions she will be kick off of the emperor coven elite and execute by hang. Len kagamine organizes a rebel army to liberate the fort from the brutal rule of emperor Belos, though vastly outnumbered, the rebel army includes, hop-pop, pit from icarus, and the rest are frogs or other creatures like weirdo, As kikimora and her glyph forces advance near the woods, Len and his men's prepare for a final heroic standoff at a battle- worn mission called the boiling Alamo.

Jason slick and Kent Kerric cross paths, during a harsh time in their lives, Kerric now having been listed as MIA for around six years, and ending up in the middle of the newest wave of the covenant war, the two must fight for the planet of chorus, combating the covenant, and some old enemies, with help from old allies. (This is set in an alternate universe to Magenta Madness and Ghost)

The death of Sentinel Prime and Megatron signalled the rest of the Decepticons to go into hiding. After the events that took place in Chicago, America's Government have deemed all Autobots illegal, and they are actively being hunted by the humans. Sam Witwicky, after breaking dozens of laws during Chicago, is also considered a criminal. His girlfriend, Carly, is now considered an accomplice to Sam, and so, they must flee their home, and live on the run with the Autobots.