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The Whisperwind Cartographer is a slow-burn narrative focusing on the collision of two highly controlled individuals: Elara Vesper, a pragmatic, high-end private investigator seeking physical evidence, and the enigmatic Cartographer, who charts the intangible world (sounds, silence, memory echoes) to locate things. The initial quest involves a stolen cache of famous diamonds (The Northern Straits cache), but this soon becomes a catalyst for the true plot: deciphering the Cartographer's cryptic methodology and the personal mystery surrounding him. Elara is hired to use his unique skills, but she is skeptical. As the investigation forces them into close, confined working quarters, the story will meticulously detail their evolving relationship-moving from professional antagonism and deep suspicion to a surprising, quiet understanding and adorable, domestic connection. The core transformation will be the Cartographer's gradual physical and emotional unveiling, revealing a deeply sensitive and surprisingly vulnerable core beneath the layers of his mysterious routine.

Ancient horrors lurk in vain promises. Weekly short tales from a world under the Blue Spire's shadow. Vote & Follow me into the dark. Art Credit: raffelkd (Pixabay)

Marco Polo believes in science and family, but California is more magical than he ever imagined-its secrets are waiting in the desert. ***** This is a low fantasy serial about thirteen-year-old Marco who wants to follow in the footsteps of his parents and become a wildlife biologist. Even though he is a rigid introvert/scientist type he is thrust into situations that are the opposite of that and he has to deal with it. It's a slowburn on many fronts. Please enjoy.

Midas is king, and he holds me so tight / And turns me to gold in the sunlight. SOLEIL © 2023 Original Character Folio. Multi-Fandom.

Ruhana and Vineet, happily married and parents to a young daughter, seemed to be living an ordinary, contented life. But beneath the surface, Ruhana quietly battled the weight of growing responsibilities. Work pressures, conflicts with friends, and the constant juggle of home and office slowly overwhelmed her. One day, unable to cope any longer, she fainted in Vineet's arms. At the hospital, the couple learned she was pregnant. The news opened the floodgates-Ruhana tearfully confessed the exhaustion, loneliness, and need to be understood that she had been hiding for months. She expressed her desire to resign from her job, and Vineet supported her wholeheartedly. In the days that followed, stress and hormonal changes heightened her emotional and physical longing for affection. The doctor reassured them that such changes were normal during pregnancy, allowing the couple to embrace their closeness without fear. To reconnect and heal, Ruhana and Vineet took a short getaway-just the two of them, rediscovering love, comfort, and understanding. They returned home stronger, more united, and ready to face the new chapter ahead.

|26X FEATURED · 2X SPOLIGHT STORY · SHORTLISTED FOR THE SEASONAL CONTESTS!| #SupportHispanicVoices #SupportIndigenousVoices Mateo Brook, a young Pinta Park Ranger, must learn the legend of the Green Guardian to save the Paperblank Forest from a ruthless basilisk. What starts as an enjoyable mission soon becomes a matter of life or death. *** The fae are an ancient race in Pinta Country, but no fairy is as old as the Green Guardian. Sixty years ago, she trapped a little boy in time. Now, she begs for the Pebble Masters to rescue them. Eleven-year-old Evie Amanda Madison and twenty-one-year-old Mateo Brook are part of a specialized camp to train aspiring Pinta Park Rangers. Evie, who dreams of being just like her hero, Ranger Anthony, is unaware of the danger she is about to face. There is a basilisk loose in the Paperblank Forest. It's a creature of old magic that dates back to the Green Guardian herself. Together with a talking Red-Crowned Crane, John, and Pinta's young king, Benjamin, Evie and Mateo must find a way to free the time travelers if they hope to defeat the monster. Little do they know that this is all part of a prophecy-a prophecy held dearly by the people of Paperblank Village. Sixty years ago, history changed forever. A dark shadow is looming over Pinta Country, but Evie and Mateo are the only ones who can reverse the past. *** Word Count: 100,000-130,000

What happens when the secret you've kept for seven years gets exposed in a single moment? Elianna Bennett thought she had it all figured out-a quiet life on Bainbridge Island, a beautiful daughter, and a love hidden across oceans. Seo Jae-hyun, global K-pop idol and main dancer of SE7NTH WAVE, has spent seven years living two lives: the perfect performer on stage, and a father in secret. One careless moment during a livestream changes everything. Now the world knows. The fans are watching. The media is digging. And the daughter they've protected for seven years is caught in the crossfire. This is a story about the price of hiding, the courage it takes to be seen, and what happens when love refuses to stay secret anymore. ©️ R. L.

Ruhana and Vineet, in desperate need of a break, set off on a long-awaited vacation, entrusting the care of their spirited three-year-old daughter to Angel-Vineet's cheerful and single sister. Eager to prove herself, Angel embraces the responsibility, balancing household chores and childcare with surprising ease, thanks to the unexpected support of their charming neighbor, Sachin. Mistaking Angel for the child's mother, Sachin gradually falls for her, frequently dropping by to offer his help. However, the little girl isn't fond of sharing her beloved aunt and devises mischievous ways to push Sachin away. The real comedy unfolds upon Ruhana and Vineet's return, when Sachin-blissfully unaware of the family dynamics-mistakes Vineet for Angel's husband, setting off a chain of hilarious misunderstandings and delightfully awkward moments.

High school senior Jason Morris has been living something of a double life. On one hand, he's one of the best cellists in his school's recent history and a half-decent student. On the other hand, he's spent years deeply intertwined with the street life of West Midnight, a neighborhood that sticks out like a sore thumb in the town of Midnight and a place where fate is not kind to the residents. Jason knows better than to think he'll be the exception to this curse, boys like him are especially unlikely to get out of West Midnight, but he's come to peace with it over the past half a decade. At least, Jason is at peace with everything until he has his chance to become one of the lucky ones. With an offer from the area's best arts college hanging over his head, Jason must choose which part of his life he's going to hold on to, and which part he's going to let go of. Is he going to get out of this neighborhood and have a chance to become something greater than he ever imagined, or is he going to live and die a West Midnight boy through and through? And what will the choice he makes give him or cost him?

Ruhana and Vineet Singhania shared a life full of love and laughter-until one fateful accident changed everything. Ruhana's world slips into darkness as she becomes mentally unstable, but Vineet refuses to let go. Balancing his wife's fragile state and their business, he stands as her strength, her caretaker, and her only hope. Will his unwavering love heal Ruhana's broken world? Or will fate write a different ending for them? Stay tuned for an unforgettable journey of love and hope.

[EDITING] ONC2024 Longlister❤️ Using Prompt number 14 "My love, believe me, waiting for you has always been a form of freedom." Alexandra Vasiliu" A guy and a girl have been best friends since childhood, but their destiny parted them. The little girl had to move away with her parents. Years later, they meet again, but the bond of friendship still remains the same. But the young lad has realised that his affection has developed into love, but, he's scared to express his feelings. However, he also feels that the girl has changed a lot. She cares more about money and herself than before. His love remains unwavering and he proposes to her, but she rejects him. He decides to wait for her, letting her take her sweet time. In the meantime, he's always there, supporting her, and scolding her for her bad deeds. He's continually showing her the path of truth, but she's not looking back. He also learns about her past, which has changed her personality. He wants to change things for her, only if she is ready. Slowly, with time, things happen and she realises that she's been trapped in her own net. She realises her mistakes and her best friend forgives her, as they walk through the aisle, starting a new life.

A series of One-Shots.

|Completed| Friendship is precious, and so is love-but what happens when life throws unexpected challenges your way? Shruti, Siddharth, and Mahika share a deep bond as best friends. While Mahika has loved Siddharth since childhood, fate has other plans-Siddharth falls for Shruti. Heartbroken upon discovering the truth, Mahika decides to walk away from it all. In her journey of healing, she crosses paths with Gautam, who brings light into her life and helps her rediscover love. Dive into this emotional tale of friendship, love, and new beginnings!

August 1944. The guns have fallen quiet on the outskirts of Paris, but the war is not yet done. Private Joe Santoro, wounded and lost, stumbles into the ruins of a bombed convent where a young nun-Sister Elise-tends to his wounds and speaks of mercy in a merciless time. For a moment, the world stands still. But when the shelling returns, both will learn what faith costs, and what endures in God's silence.

[PREVIOUSLY CALLED 'Mission: Salvage the Villain'] Nathan Arrhenius is thrown into the body of a dead prince and given a mission he doesn't understand: Save the villain. But Caleb isn't just a villain. He's a noble disgrace, a walking disaster, a boy grasping for power that will ruin him. And Nathan isn't here to play hero. The Church is watching. The cult is waiting. Magic is forbidden, but someone is using it to kill students, one by one. Lurking beneath it all is an ancient entity, whispering in Nathan's mind, waiting for him to break. Power comes with a price. Redemption isn't guaranteed. And love--- love might just be the most dangerous of them all. As Nathan will come to realize, the villain isn't the only one who needs saving.

Welcome to Hell's Gate City, a sprawling, Venice inspired metropolis and the industrial heart of the Pride Ring. Nestled close to the murky waters of the Sea of Pride, this city thrives on pollution, crime, and the constant hum of towering factories. In its shadows, danger lurks at every corner. At the heart of this infernal symphony is Kain Longheart, the Rhythm Demon. A tired, famed musician in Hell, also the producer and founder of Veildark Records, his own record label, But when whispers of a cursed melody start tormenting his ears again, Kain finds himself dragged into a deadly underground hunt for the recorder, a device containing the only audible fragment of the infernal melody. Join Kain, his sharp-tongued crow companion Greasy, the rebellious Lenian Bloodbite, the eccentric gunsmith Rash, Sir Clockhauser, and many more of an original cast of characters as they navigate a hell where blood and jazz collide. In a city where music can kill and the past never stays buried, one question remains: Are you ready to inhale the factory smoke, dive into the dark canals of Hell's Gate, and chase a melody that should never have been heard? Then let the hunt begin. ---------------------------------------------------------------- COVER!!!! I HAVE A COVER!!!! Thank you, My friend Hatt for drawing this It was very good despite the app destroying the quality. Tik Tok of the guy who made the cover: @Hatt.comedy 2300 reads! Wow, thanks (when I get to 24 00 I'll update this), it's hard to understand how this has so many reads, I mean I didn't expect anyone to actually read this, but if you liked it which I think is unlikely leave a vote, again thanks.

Ruhana and Anamika are inseparable sisters. They are the only family to each other, after their parents pass away in an accident. At that times, Anamika was 7 years old, while Ruhana was 15 years old. After the demise of their parents, Ruhana put the maternal house on rent, so that she can earn something and with the help of her father's friend, they move to Mumbai. Ruhana gets Anamika admitted in good school and she herself started taking art and craft classes. They grow up. Things change when Ruhana comes across a business tycoon Vineet Raichand. They fell for each other and get married. Anamika is most loved in the new family as well. Anamika grows up and then something unexpected happens that leaves Ruhana embarrassed and angry. Will the two sisters patch up? Will Ruhana forgive Anamika?? Peep into the book.

#21 ~~ #vineetkumar hotlist |Updation on Slow Pace| Featuring RuVi❣️ . Because love remains intact, even if partners don't. . A collection of short stories.

|Updation on slow pace| Love and Family One-Shot collection❤️💖❤️💖

For the last fifty years, the three kingdoms of dragonriders- the kingdoms of Fire, Thunder, and Ice- have been at war. As a human in the elvin Thunder kingdom, sixteen-year-old Farren is a second-class citizen. An ashblood. And all she's ever wanted is to be left alone. Then she discovers that she is the Dracolich- a mythical figure born to end the war by resurrecting the legendary Great Dragons. She is enrolled at Triune Academy- a rebel dragonriding academy made by the only organization vying for peace, and she must form an elite dragonriding team to hone her skills and eventually (maybe) save the world. Book one of an upcoming trilogy!