Mercenary Stories

When was the last time her husband truly saw her? For ten years, Nicole has lived in the silence of Adrian's shadow. He is reliable, protective, and perfectly methodical-but he is also a stranger. When the loneliness becomes a physical ache, Nicole finds warmth in the gaze of Victor, a man who asks about her heart instead of her schedule. But Nicole is playing a game she doesn't understand. Between the secret hotel rooms and the whispered lies, she doesn't realize that her husband is watching every move through a lens she didn't know existed. As the "Angel Protocol" activates, Nicole must face a terrifying truth: The man she's betrayed isn't just a husband. He's the deadliest weapon the government never officially owned.

In the freezing Northern Lands, where kingdoms rise and fall, and all manner of beasts and bandits prowl the roads, there is much work for a mercenary. Nessalir is a half-dragon, a warrior without a home, and she wanders the land, fighting for coin, eking out a life for herself in these harsh environs. New chapter every Thursday, with a break week between each story arc. Cover art by GAV

To bring down En-Koku, Ki-Koku recruited some martial arts practitioners from the pugilistic world to help them. Among them, there is one young man who has great martial arts that is quite famous and recognized by the pugilistic world. He has no name, a mercenary. People called him,"Hitokiri-Kenshi / Shāshǒu-Jiànshì (Assassin-Swordsman) as he has no name. since then, his journey started as a mercenary killer and also to find out the murderers of his master, he's traveling around the pugilist world to seek for revenge. Can he make it or he end up in the hands of his master enemies?

Zhang Yang, a penniless university senior grieving his grandfather's death, finds his life completely transformed after a blind date with a beautiful teacher. During the meeting, he unexpectedly fuses with the Nuwa Salvation System, an intelligent chip carrying future-era technology. The system assigns him a monumental mission: locate the world's most exceptional beauty-level Star Menders and recruit them into the high-tech empire he must build, guiding them to complete the massive Nuwa Sky-Mending Project. As if campus bullies, corrupt rich heirs, and his shameless roommate weren't enough trouble, Zhang Yang soon discovers his real challenge comes from the overwhelming number of stunning, brilliant women he must engage with-genius scientists, elite operatives, award-winning actresses, supermodels, even Miss Worlds. All share a single trait: extraordinary intelligence. These aren't ordinary beauties. They are goddesses among goddesses-the peak of perfection, and the key to a destiny far bigger than Zhang Yang ever imagined. (All characters appearing in novel are adults over the age of 18; if there is anything inappropriate, it is solely for literary effect)

Summary: At mercenary mission, Shrike found an unconscious human girl named Hana at abandoned laboratory in abandoned spaceship. Shrike and Beebs decided to protect Hana from L.A.W. Hana is a victim of L.A.W.'s human experimentation. Shrike obliviously became very protective of Hana. I don't own pictures, gifs and fanarts of places, foods, animals & things. (Shrike Sanchez x Oc love story)

It was finally over. The King was dead. All the built-up pain, fear and suffering all let out in one moment, one swift move, his reign of tyranny finally coming to a close. The people believed that this moment, this moment now, would be their chance at peace, at living a normal life. Unfortunately for them, they were wrong. Things were far from over. Content Warning: Gore, Foul Language, Death, Violence, Insanity, Suicide If any of these disturbs you, do not read this book unless you think you can handle it. Cover Art drawn by yours truly and @stAtIcDOwn :3

Hungary, the 16th century. A besieged fortress is on the verge of collapse under the onslaught of Janissaries. Its defenders are just some strangers dressed in plaid kilts. Their enemy is ruthless; their hope is madness. But they are the ones who will change the fate of country.

In the world of Remnant, creatures of darkness known as the Grimms have been a threat for many generations where there are people known as huntsmen and huntresses who fight the Grimms. But the real threat is themselves. Some humans would treat them poorly, others treat them equal. A man name YN is one of them, doing everything he can to help many from the Grimms to a promise he made with his childhood friend who thought to be dead until one unexpected day, he ran into her who is a white fang.

After losing his lover, and then his only friend, in a battle against impossible odds, Barrin White-Hair retreats from the world and returns to the land that birthed him in the hopes of finding answers to his lost heritage. Upon returning to Yaavik, he finds that great changes have been wrought in his absence and the fierce, hardy people he once knew are now cowed and subjugated by forces beyond their power to withstand. Captured and his greatest gift torn from him, Barrin, with the aid of a strange, otherworldly female warrior, Revna, who almost proves his match, he must escape the clutches of a powerful enemy, rally his people and bring back their lust for war that once made them feared throughout the world. In an epic tale that stretches across the snow-bound wastes of his childhood home, Barrin must prove to his people, and to himself, that he is capable of leading them, for they are Yaaviki, and they are war! The second book in the 'Man of War' swords & sorcery series.

After his father's passing, JD inherited his father's title, becoming the young Duke of Starkett. With this came the responsibility of repaying the family's debts. He set out for the Bounty Mercenary Guild in Valens, a city in the northeast of the Kingdom of Dela, intending to become a "bounty mercenary." He planned to take on commissions to slay various monsters, earn rewards, and revive his family. Along the way, he rescued an injured black cat, which unexpectedly became JD's traveling companion. Seeking a large reward, JD single-handedly accepted the mission to slay the legendary monster "Baron the Serpent Demon." He fought bravely against the serpent demon in the cavern, but was no match for its overwhelming power. As JD lay dying, his black cat companion suddenly transformed into a strikingly handsome youth with jet-black short hair. He forged "the Stellar Bond" with JD, saving the young man whose soul was on the verge of vanishing. JD gazed into the deep eyes of the youth who had saved his life, only to notice the unusual... cat ears atop his head? JD further discovered his black cat companion wasn't just an average catfolk, but a runaway prince from "the Kingdom of Lecarter"-a realm of catfolk? What adventures will unfold for the black cat prince and the duke, now bound together by fate?

Tired of her life as a saint, Lorelai longs to escape the temple, and when she receives an invitation from the Princess, it presents the perfect opportunity to fake her death. However, despite meticulous planning, the assassination attempt not only fails, but a faulty teleportation scroll sends her stranded in the middle of nowhere. With her are Princess Estella and her fiancé, Mikail Moraen, whose family Lorelai dislikes; Estella's uncle, Prince Eden, who has an unhealthy interest in Lorelai; and Jake Alistair, the son of the man responsible for the attempted assassination.

In the year 2082, all paths lead to Kitra IV - a desert planet rumored to be hiding an underground city of life-changing wealth. Four strangers will be forced to set their differences aside and cooperate, stranded amidst the greatest treasure hunt in the galaxy. OST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIlfu9P4AmJM Chapter artworks by https://www.instagram.com/tompi2oo7/ Some things to keep in mind: - This is my first attempt at a full novel. Chapters will drop at LEAST once every three months, as it's been so far. Some chapters may be slightly rewritten to better fit the storyline at some point in the future. The cover art, as well as the in-chapter art, will be added/polished further later on. - English isn't my native language. I apologize for any poorly constructed sentences you might find. - SFW but features swearing, alcohol, and mature topics. - This novel is human-made. Absolutely no generative AI or LLM was used in the writing, music or cover arts. Enjoying the story? Leave a star or a comment! Would love to hear your thoughts.

"Hey... uh, Jake?" The red-headed boy turned back around, his icy blue eyes catching hers again. "Hn?" "Why are you doing this?" "Doing what?" "Following me here? Giving me the apples..?" Dropping his gaze toward the ground for a moment, he thought about the girl's question... why did he do that..? It took him only a few seconds to return his gaze to her. With a facial expression untouched by any sort of emotion, he opened his mouth to speak; but his voice held a softness to it that had not seemed at first to be a part of him. "Because we're the same... "...We're the Less Fortunate Ones..."

Sometimes, facing the past isn't the best thing to do. Philipe Logan was an archaeologist who, alongside his son Félix and a crew of explorers, set out on an expedition to a forgotten island in a remote region of the Indian Ocean, far beyond the major shipping routes and almost completely untouched by tourism. Its name was Maria. Surrounded by ancient stories and legends, the island was described by some as one of the ocean's greatest mysteries. Others believed it might be the very home of evil itself. The expedition ended in something no one could have predicted. Fourteen days later, Philipe Logan was dead. Years passed. Bitter and unable to accept that his father's death was merely a coincidence, Félix decides to return to Maria Isle in search of the truth. But some questions were never meant to be answered. And some doors, once opened, can never be closed again. Is it revenge? Or simply karma?

You took a contract from a low level Hyperion worker a few years ago from a man named Jack. Feelings grew between you both after a few months of working with one another. However when you left Pandora to go back to Promethea, your home planet, you both lost contact with one another and left your relationship to slowly wither away. Years later you were destroying Hyperiom facilites for contracts, and one of your clients had led you into a trap, causing you to meet with Handsome Jack. At first you thought he was familiar but you couldnt pin who he could be until you two start working together and you both slowly start realising who you both really are.. So, will you choose to get back with your old lover and friend? or is this a matter that's best left to rot?

THE DEVIL I FOUND Livia built her life around revenge. She has spent years perfecting the art of looking untouched. A quiet life. A buried rage. A carefully constructed plan for the man who destroyed everything she loved. Nothing gets in. Nothing gets close. Until him. Aezvan doesn't belong in Livia's world. He's dangerous. Unpredictable. Impossible to read. And somehow, he sees through the walls she's spent years building. She should stay away. Instead, she keeps crossing his path. He should leave her alone. Instead, he keeps digging. The more Livia hides, the more Aezvan wants to uncover. The more he pushes, the harder she fights back. And somewhere between secrets, suspicion, and a fascination neither of them understands, something begins to take root. Something possessive. Something destructive. Something neither of them can afford. Because Livia isn't the only one with a carefully guarded darkness. And Aezvan isn't the kind of man who walks into someone's life without leaving damage behind. She came to destroy one man. She never expected to find another who might destroy her. Two people who refuse to surrender. Two worlds that were never meant to collide. One obsession neither of them can control. Sometimes revenge doesn't ruin you. Sometimes the person who finds you while you're seeking it does. And the worst part? She can't decide whether he's going to ruin her life... or become the reason she ruins his.

It was close, for Caleb and his entourage, time was of the essence. This time, it could not have been any closer. Fate was cruel this time, putting Caleb through situations he never thought he'd go through, and in the end, he and his family were shy of becoming permanent guests of the Shanara residents. Now, once more allowed to see the light of day, you think Caleb and his friends would be allowed to breathe...sadly, the war is still going, and Caleb is now captured by the "shadow palace".... Again, this is a fanfiction. Made this in The interest of fun fanservice and in no way make money off this Musical lyrics credit Copyright of Stone Sour, Slipknot, S.O.A.D., and H.I.M Characters not based on the Chronicles of Night are respected and owned by their copyrights Theme decisions by Kyle Kern chapter 52: "when angels deserve to die"-decision by Kayla lillth Chapter 68: Scarekrew made by Sky tesi

Choi Yoona wakes up to realise she has been reborn into the body of another Yoona, and she is married to the Second Young Master of the Park Family, the richest and most powerful family in Seoul. Meanwhile...... Every tenure, in the Mystic Sect, there is the leadership hierarchy. Overlord, Pilate, and the Reapers. But today, there is chaos in the Mystic Sect as the Overlord is missing, the Pilate is livid, and the Reapers are furious.

Wanting to give the Kingdom of Kascadia and his people full independence and sovereignty, as well as have full control over his kingdom's cordium resources, King Asher the Hedgehog declares independence from the Mobocean Federation and starts an armed rebellion, but not without hiring mercenaries to help his armed forces and his cause. One of the mercenaries, a pilot named Ollie the Hedgehog, along with his squadron, is hired to help Asher's Independence Force, but not without having to deal with personal issues. Now Ollie and Asher must both ensure Kascadia's victory in the war while also dealing with the same mutual feelings towards their close friend; Nat the Hedgehog. *Story base on the original Asher and Nat medieval storyline and the video game Project Wingman. Collaboration. Asher and Nat own by Tashasdoodles/On-The-Horizon27

High above the skies of the Earth, the glittering orbital colony of Utopia promises paradise to those who seek it. But for Lynx, it's nothing more than a prison with a view. A skilled mercenary haunted by bad decisions while battling a drug dependency she can't quite shake, Lynx is barely holding her life together as it is. Especially among the neon-lit corridors and synthetic smiles of the colony's residents. When she's offered a job to steal some secret documents from a powerful businessman, it seems like just another high-risk payday. However, nothing in Utopia is ever that simple. Before she even realizes it, Lynx is dragged into the brutal world of corporate secrets, plots, and nefarious agendas. All while her mind begins to fracture under the weight of the consequences of her own making. Including a battle against the ghosts of her past that she thought were long buried. For Lynx, this is more than just a simple job, it's a way out. Out of the addiction. Out of the colony. And out of the life that's been slowly killing her for the better part of a decade. However, Utopia doesn't let its people go that easily. And if Lynx wants her freedom, she'll have to fight harder than she ever has before against her enemies, her past, and herself. (Book Three of the "Deep Orbit" Trilogy)