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My love letter to Bram Stoker? IDK, if you get it, you get it, and if you don't, then come on in, we've got some Gothic energy to enjoy. Chapters every Tuesday & Friday (as long as I don't get writer's block) Lucy, a clever young woman in Victorian society, finds herself drawn into the orbit of the enigmatic vampire Lord Stefan Alrick. As danger, dark desire, and supernatural politics swirl around them, a strange bond forces them to confront faith, temptation, and love in a world that doesn't play by human rules.

​"For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again." - Proverbs 24:16 ​While the world is fractured by external wars and global unrest, a quieter, more subtle conflict often smolders within the very walls meant to offer peace. We cry out for grace and protection from global threats, yet we frequently overlook the "internal warfare" dismantling our communities-the whispered excuses, the belittling comments, and the slow erosion of relationships that cause believers to slip away. ​Our mission is clear: Go on Preach the Good News and Make Disciple. But how can we be a light to the world if we are burning down our own house? ​The Heart of the Message ​True Christianity was never about performing for a pedestal or maintaining an image of perfection. It is about the raw, honest reflection of God's grace through our lives-including our mistakes. When we prioritize "looking the part" over loving the person, we trade the Gospel for a facade. What This Book Explores ​This work is a call to self-reflection and a roadmap for restoration. We will dive deep into: ​The Silent Arson: Identifying the subtle behaviors-gossip, legalism, and pride-that act as kindling within the church. ​Safety vs. Performance: How to return the sanctuary to a place of genuine refuge rather than a stage for judgment. ​Messy Grace: Embracing the reality that our failures don't disqualify us; they provide the canvas for God's power to be displayed. ​Rebuilding the Altar: Shifting our focus from tearing each other down to lifting Him up in unified worship. ​The Goal: To stop managing our reputation and start manifesting His character.

Paperhat cult au~ [Content Warnings] (This fic will contain mature themes. Descriptions of blood, injuries, and illnesses. Mentions of human & animal sacrifices, and themes of religion and the occult. There might be suggestive jokes, but nothing past kissing will happen in the story.) Cover art by: Shiroirotasu ~Description~ The church has been keeping a demon captured, and concealed away from the public for over a hundred years, In order to keep the demon from retaliating or trying to escape, the church has been secretly feeding the demon human sacrifices once a year. But the demon has become restless. The church has decided to make more sacrifices then intended. Due to his family ties to the church, Flug is chosen to be the next sacrifice to the demon. Thanks to his research into the occult, Flug manages to change his fate, and makes a deal with the demon. Flug wants revenge, and in exchange, he promises to free the demon. (Cover made by the amazing Shiroirotasu via Twitter, they were nice enough to give me permission to use their art, go check them out!) [Full disclosure, I'm not familiar with the inner works of a church, nor the intricacy of religion. I do research, but I'm sure that I'll get something wrong at some point. I'm sorry in advance]

Third and FINAL installment of Church Series🇮🇹 "Your kuya is in danger, Era" After i heard it, i need to think twice. Isang pagkakamali lang, buhay ang magiging kapalit. Kaya dali-dali akong umuwi ng bahay upang tingan ang lahat ng access sa aking laptop. It turns out, some of the files are exposed. Meaning Kuya have his courage to expose everything. Pero, may consequences ang lahat ng ikinalat na baho ni Kuya. Gagawin nila ang lahat, pabagsakin lang si Kuya. But telling a personal problem was a danger too. Di ako nagtagal at umalis na ako ng bahay. Pumunta na ako ng distrito, hahabulin ko ang bawat oras at lakas maabutan ko lang na buhay siya. Di ko na iniisip pa ang iba. Iniisip ko ang mga kapatid ko, ayaw ko na isa sa amin ay bawiin ng Ama. Lalong lalo na si Kuya. Sa likod ng bawat kurtina ay may mapait na trahedya. Na hindi kailan man mabubura pa. Started: July 14, 2025 Finished:

Rachel Walker learned far too young that the world can be merciless. At twenty-four, she's been mother, father, and fierce protector to her sixteen-year-old brother, Micah-ever since loss and betrayal shattered the family they once had. Life in Brisbane is a daily battle for survival, and Rachel trusts no one...least of all the God she's convinced abandoned her. Daniel Harris understands brokenness more than most. At twenty-five, he remembers what it was like to drown in anger and emptiness-until Christ rewrote his story and led him to a calling as a youth pastor in a small church just down the road from Rachel's struggling home. When Rachel and Daniel's paths collide, she meets his steady kindness with suspicion. But Daniel's gentle determination-and Micah's unexpected stirring toward faith-begin to soften the walls she's spent years fortifying. As painful memories resurface, Rachel finds herself caught between the ache of her past and the possibility of something new. Daniel can't heal her wounds...but he can point her to the One who can. Woven with prayer, hope, and the quiet miracle of second chances, Bound By Faith is a tender Christian romance that reminds us that no heart is too shattered for God to restore-and no story too broken for grace to rewrite.

Botshelo and Jordan are two lost souls , who have struggled to differentiate between the love of the world and the love of God , but what happens when they faith is tested and have to choose between God and the World?

A soft slice-of-life story about small joys, warm moments, and a gentle kind of love.

⤷ 𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 & 𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔. ───────────── ❪ Ⓒⁱʳᵒⁿⁱᶜ-ˢⁱᵐᵖ ❫

Amara Fields has never believed in quiet survival. The daughter of an incarcerated mother, she has learned to turn her grief into protest, her anger into language, and her fear into something loud enough to shake systems. She refuses to be invisible. Naomi Carter has built her life on control. A pastor's daughter raised beneath stained glass and strict expectations, she knows exactly which parts of herself are acceptable - and which must remain hidden. On campus, she is out. At home, she is obedient. She survives by splitting herself in two. When they meet in a grief support group for daughters of incarcerated parents, neither expects the other to feel like relief. But in late-night walks, trembling confessions, and hands brushing in the dark, they discover something neither of them were taught to believe in: A love that does not demand shrinking. As activism grows louder and church walls close tighter, Amara and Naomi must decide - will they choose safety, or will they choose each other? Softness, in a world that demands strength, may be the most radical act of all.

Enter Erica 'Chambers', the best soldier on the red team. She's known as the quiet one amongst her team, not because she doesn't talk much, but rather she holds secrets about herself that she prefers not to share. TW: Abuse, Usage of dead name, Gender dysphoria, Transphobia. Please be respectful and do not be rude towards others. I'll allow curse words but not slurs. Please leave some comments 'cause they motivate me, and I hope ye enjoy.

Kerensa Jenkins is on the verge of everything she's worked for--graduating from Tompkin Brook High and securing her spot at Wayden University, the college of her dreams, to become an RN. She has her future mapped out: finish school and start a new chapter with her seemingly perfect boyfriend, Justin. But two things stand in her way: a dreaded drama class she's been dodging for three years and Ethan Nouri-the aloof, brooding classmate who seems to barely tolerate her presence. For Ethan, graduation isn't just a milestone--it's his only way out. His mother's mysterious death five years ago left behind more questions than answers, and his father refuses to talk about it. But when Ethan receives a cryptic letter from his estranged brother, his resolve to uncover long-buried family secrets intensifies. The only way to break free from his father's suffocating grip and ever-watchful eyes? Survive drama class, graduate, and board a one-way flight to Dubai, where a coveted position at his grandparents' prestigious company awaits. Forced into an uneasy partnership, Kerensa and Ethan must rely on each other to make it through the one class standing between them and their separate futures. But as rehearsals push them closer together, walls start to crumble, secrets surface, and the truth behind Ethan's mother's death begins to unravel. Will Kerensa's carefully laid plans survive the unexpected? And as Ethan pieces together the past, will he finally find the answers he's been searching for or uncover something far more dangerous?

Eight ministry friends. One parish. One divine miracle. Eight diverse, chaotic, and wholesome close friends had long been serving in the ministry under the parish of St. Vincent Ferrer in their local municipality of Azalea. Being collectors and altar servers, each individual has their own set of responsibilities while being caringly yet strictly shepherded by the parish' Head Priest --of whom more than once had his patience tested. However, underneath the immaculate cassocks and surplices and veils, each friend bore a struggle of their own. And the main one among all was their faith --the question and quiet urge to doubt the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Amidst their silent battles and weaknesses, as well as moments where their friendship is tested, one late morning after an ordinary Mass, an unexpected event begins to unfold --one of which none of them can easily grasp nor explain. And that, the friends are left with only two possible questions: was it another scientific reaction between components as what others have been telling them? Or was it a whole prodigy --a divine reminder that there was more to a simple bread than just its appearance?

Jesse Wayne is what's consider your typical good boy. His life has been defined by his parents rules and the wooden pews of his Southern Baptist church. He's never broken a rule his whole life. But when the path he always followed starts to blur, Jesse finds himself caught between fear and the butterflies drowning in the pit of his stomach. He meets Wesson Burke, who sees Jesse for who he is, he believes him. Struggling to reject the feelings crashing through them. Jesse falls for Wesson, and begins to wonder if the people in the pulpit have it all wrong. Or rather if he could love Wesson and both God. note: I don't own cover picture!

As you learn about Steve's origin story, I'm sure you wonder about everyone else's origins, whether it be my wife, Samantha the goat, van the cow(coming soon 🤔), or even Ron the rooster. Well for now I can certainly tell you all the story of my life. So take a break from Steve and Jesus and come listen to my origin story, it is certainly a wild one! (Keep in mind this story takes place much before I meet Steve and the gang!)

Seek for love, and then he finds love who loves him the most. God and he's Marykuh..

Si Liyah, isang dedicated youth leader sa church, ay kilala sa pagiging masigasig sa pagbahagi ng salita ng Diyos. Pangarap niyang maging missionary at dalhin ang liwanag ni Jesus sa mga taong hindi pa Siya kilala. Pero isang araw, dumating si Eion - isang basagulero mula Maynila na pinadala ng kanyang ina sa probinsya, sa bahay mismo ni Liyah, para patinuin. Hindi nila inakalang ang simpleng misyon ni Liyah na "ilapit siya sa Diyos" ang magiging daan para pareho nilang maranasan kung gaano kalalim ang pag-ibig ng Panginoon. Isang pag-ibig na hindi lang nagbabago ng buhay, kundi pati ng puso.

After a horrific train crash, Amy Cruz is stuck in hospital. Her only company her younger brother Alec, her pregnant roommate Grace Blakewood. Grace is married to Seth Blakewood, who is the alpha of the Kampfer pack. Seth's younger brother Steven, comes to visit one day to scold his brother for ditching band practice, but ends up finding his mate in the process. Steven wanted nothing but a strong femme wolf as a mate, not some petty, weak human like Amy. Steven soon realises that when something you want is taken away from you, you strive to get it back. Through family conflict, trust and passion, will Steven and Amy end up together like fate had planned?

Sometimes, living can be unbearable. What should feel like a wonderful privilege feels more like a chore, where everyday you are constantly punished for being brought into a broken world against your will. Small problems feel incomparably large and moving on from those things prevents the enjoyment of other pleasures. With the overconsumption of media and the lack of communicational skills, I find it difficult to ask for help or to reach out, so this story is a collection of poems, rants, and stories to help me better grasp the things I am feeling.

Sixth Grader Cole Carson chronicles his journey learning the true meaning of Christianity through a youth group.

Could you handle being a preacher's kid with the devil on your shoulder?