Desert Stories

"Find me in the dark, for I know not how to hold my light between the demons which resides into my soul" ~The Caliph ❁ "You have my world in your hands, what else do you want?" she asked, her heart burning with vengeance and unnamed desires. "Heart. I shall possess your heart, ya hayati. I shall own yours for I lack what is considered the most strongest driving entity." said the enemy to the Malika of Baghdad. She knew, that day will never come, as he himself break hers in millions of pieces. She will never love him, even if he's the Caliph of Baghdad. ❁

(I do not take credit for Better Call Saul or any of its characters. This story contains some foul language, and some descriptions of the cartel/violence. This contains many chapters and is still being written, so please be patient!!) After Hector Salamanca's sudden health decline, Lalo Salamanca travels to Albuquerque to run things- and he decides to bring his 22 year old daughter Esperanza along for the ride. Esperanza and the cartel's money distributor, Luis Varga, develop a stronger bond than they would like. While things in the cartel get grittier, Lalo gets more suspicious of his daughter's affairs with Luis. How will Luis and Esperanza manage their feelings for each other whilst Luis deals with the grief of the death of his older brother, and Esperanza desperately tries to prove herself to her father? (This story takes place during seasons 4, 5, and 6 of bcs. Most plot points are the same to the show, except in this universe Lalo has a daughter and Nacho has already passed away, and his younger brother Luis is here to replace him. PLEASE do not be disrespectful, this is just for fun, and to fulfill my joy of writing an action/romance in the bcs universe. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!) There are plot twists, character development, and most importantly lots of emotions!

They say the desert forgets everything. But this time... it remembers. In a world where names are more dangerous than blades and silence hides ancient empires beneath the sand, a cursed bloodline wanders without rest-doomed to search for something that was never meant to be found. Salem Al-Noor has spent his life running from whispers he cannot silence and a mark that moves beneath his skin like it is alive. He believes the desert is empty. Until it starts calling him by name. Then he meets Arezou Varesh, a girl who does not see the world as it is-but as it truly is. She can see the hidden names of things... even the ones that should not exist. Even his. When their paths collide, the sand begins to move like a living memory, and something buried beneath reality starts to awaken. A lost city stirs beneath the dunes. An ancient force known only as The First Word begins to echo through the world again. And the deeper they go, the more terrifying the truth becomes: The First Word was not meant to be discovered. It was meant to stay buried... with everything it imprisoned. Some truths don't reveal the world. They rewrite it.

This is just a fun project I just wanna work on while I'm blank on ideas for my other stories. This'll be short, maybe 10 chapters, probably less. This is gonna be heavily based off of the Fallout games, most notably Fallout 2, and a tiny little bit of Dune. This won't be a Reader story, the main character has a name. Oh, and I'll be crossposting this to AO3 if this does well, because I'm GREEDY and I LOVE BEING AN EVIL PERSON HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. More info in the opening chapter.

A desert train. A wrong adventure. And a love story born in the middle of fear. Ali and his younger sister Aiza were known for their adventurous trips across India. What started as another thrilling journey soon turned into the biggest mistake of their lives when they traveled to a remote desert region of Afghanistan to witness the mysterious iron-ore train said to resemble the legendary Sahara desert train. But one night changed everything. Caught between ruthless desert raiders known as the Desert Wolves and a land where survival mattered more than freedom, the siblings found themselves trapped far away from home. Their only support became Arham Uncle, a kind police officer who gave them shelter and treated them like family alongside his daughter, Inara. Years passed in silence, hidden identities, and fear. Then came Harris. The feared leader of the Desert Wolves. A man Aiza feared from the very first moment she saw him. A man whose presence always brought chaos into her life. But somewhere between forced fate, painful separation, escape, and years of distance... something unexpected began to grow. Not fear. Not obsession. Something far more complicated. Love. A love that changed a dangerous man into someone willing to destroy his own violent past for one person. A love that survived distance, guilt, time, and borders. From dusty desert trains and horse-riding raiders to emotional reunions, family bonds, healing, sacrifice, and second chances - this story is an emotional journey about survival, redemption, and choosing your own destiny. Because sometimes... the most dangerous journey becomes the one that leads you home.

"Eight years ago, Elias's daughter vanished into the dunes of Al-Khalali. Now, she has returned-but the girl who walked through the front door isn't the child he lost. As ancient bandages begin to weave through her flesh and the desert sands swallow their home, Elias must face a terrifying truth: the Mummy isn't a myth in a tomb; it's a parasite under the skin.

A story about healing. Yara travels her desert planet with her father, learning from his example how to heal the land their family had destroyed, the relationships that died decades ago, and the pain they carry with them every morning when the suns rise. Jonah must train his teen daughter in the ways of energy channeling if they have any chance of healing their home. Yara's eagerness to learn and passion to help takes her a long way, but a deep wound from her father's violent past lurks just below the surface. The harder she trains, the more she learns, the more she realizes just how serious this is.

Prince Leonardo is, by far, the most respected and beloved leader amongst his people. Knowing he's going to be King, having a high approval rating is pretty nice. The problem is his conscience. He feels he hasn't earned the admiration others feel for him, often attributing his brilliant projects in the humanities to the help of his younger twin sisters and brother. Especially his brother. But Prince Damien isn't one for the spotlight at all. Instead, he suggested Leonardo try doing a project completely independently if he feels so undeserving. So Leo set his sights on one thing no one has been able to achieve since the deaths of King Edward and Queen Rosa Fresthan of Yaquir. He wants an alliance with Remembauri. ^^^ Princess Maala can't remember the last time she's felt truly free. Imprisoned in her desert oasis, more so than her tower, she has given up on escape. She longs to see the world, but she can also recognize a curse when she sees one. She'll most likely never live to escape her prison or truly see her family again. With only a bodyguard, a magic mirror, and an unfortunate male acquaintance for company, how will the only princess of Remembauri save herself from wasting away? This is the fifth book in the Light series. As with all other books, it can be read as a standalone. Updates will be every Saturday.

???: "To anyone listening who has not been infected, this is a message from the Environmental Logistics & Solutions Enterprise. As you are keenly aware, our dear Earth has seen better days before the Great Desertification. And to make matters even more dire, our own attempt at combating it has turned against us. This planet is beyond our control, and beyond our help. Which is why we have taken to the stars for a fresh new start." "By the time you've received this -- we, among the rest of humanity's remnants, have set a course for the identified exoplanet Si-[**static**] confirmed to support life. As for you and anyone else unfortunate enough to've been left behind, our organization has left a parting gift to help mitigate this global ordeal. And so, we ask that you be well-advised." "If you happen to come across any carrier of the Absolute Zero virus, direct skin contact is to be avoided at all cost. It cannot be treated, and despite our best efforts, there is no known cure. So in terms of safety precautions, long-ranged heat-based weaponry is highly recommended; Flame throwers, explosives, lasers, etc. But keep in mind that they can only slow them down, not kill them outright. The cold from within will not allow that." "Furthermore, hiding from plain sight is not a viable option. They will know where you are. Not by your tracks, but by-[***static***]-atter-[***static***]-verall survival strategy is to stay as far away from the carrier as possible -- and allow our trusted St. Helio units to intervene. Rest assured, they will keep them subdued. And if all goes according to plan, the virus we created will spread no further." "Those of you who remain here have our deepest apologies. As well as our sincerest hope that you may persevere, just as human life has done since the very beginning. Farewell, good luck, and Godspeed. This world rests in your hands now." [*****static*****] Joleen Marzé: "... ... ..."

A short story about a man's struggle to survive.

After the events of stealing Christmas, the Homies are separated. Gabe goes into a deep coma for 4 years, and eventually he wakes up and seeks revenge on Jacob, along with the help of his friend Dylan. This story shows on how the friend group fell off.

Lyra Corvin has lived her life on the run- hunted, alone and branded a monster. Then she meets Finn, a boy with jade eyes who sees her for more than her family's sins. AUTHORS NOTE: I'm a teen author who just writes for fun, this is one of my first stories. I would really appretiate any feedback or suggestions to help me grow! (new chapter every friday)

In a small Arizona town where the monsoon winds hit harder than the truth, she keeps her window cracked open - for the air, for the storms, for the honesty the desert forces on anyone who dares to stay. But on the night the sky turns bruise‑purple and the palm trees thrash like they're trying to escape their own shadows, the storm brings something else with it.

"I'll be wishing on eclipsed stars tonight...maybe they're more powerful unseen." Falling in love has never been so hard for Izul Kawa, a Jinn in the depths of England. Especially when the girl he likes keeps ignoring his presence, knowing that he's there. Possessing her would be easy but to possess her would be a crime towards his love for her. Will it be easier to just give up? Even though she's the first girl that he's ever fallen for? Taqia has been experiencing strange things recently but her only option is to ignore. After all... everything bad is always aimed at her. This strange spirit doesn't want to leave and she can't just easily give it what it wants. She hasn't even seen it face to face. But it seems to know her - love her too! Suddenly life has become war for Taqia and she makes sure that she's victorious even though both of them are going to be ending up with scars. How can a spirit compete with a pitied human?

Ai Satomi is a girl that lost both her parents and soon became a traveler at the age of 5, also making friends with Gaara when she traveled to Suna. Leaving because of a threat Gaara's father said. She then settles in Konoha where she decides to lock up her emotions from people, but soons starts to loosen up once again when she is assigned to Team 7. Read on, where Ai starts with a new adventure with her life in Konoha and the dangers that come. Now with the Chunin Exams coming, she meets her childhood friend, Gaara. With many new feelings to figure out, one that she had yet to feel in a long time from a close friend, love was it? A good feeling in your heart and a weird feeling in the pit of your stomach, kind of like butterflies. How will things go on between them and Gaara's new persona. Will Gaara remember her or is he still in the dark. Heartless - A Naruto Fanfic (Gaara Love story) I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR NARUTO SHIPPUDEN

I feel bad for hiding, but I don't know how they would react if they saw me, and I don't think I can explain everything without them feeling betrayed and untrustworthy. This is a story about Allison Argent, and how she's "back from the dead". Allison feels bad for what she's doing, but she has no choice. I don't own teen wolf or any of these characters! They all belong to Jeff Davis and the rest of the MTV teen wolf crew!

The girl who chose to read books and learn the history of Arrakis and the Messiah. But destined to be a part of that history. Alya was always told that Paul Atreides came to Arrakis to ocvupy the land. But she had always found a way to read history books that were illegal but real. Her grandfather told her stories about how Paul Atreides came as a Messiah and drank the water of life. But lost due to the lack of a life partner. The lost war caused a catastrophe all around Arrakis when she finds herself back in thousand years.

When Rango wakes up in a stormy night because of shots outside of the town, he finds Bill unconsciously in the desert. But shortly after that, Bill disappears. Nobody cares but Rango can't forget a question: Is Bill dead or still alive?

After her death, Jinx escapes to the Shurima desert to escape her own monsters. Rather than running from /her/ grief, however, she finds herself increasingly involved in everyone else's. A story about grief, ghosts, identity, and the slow, aching road to love and reformation.

This is book 2 in the Seeking Hozho series. Alyana and Chayton continue to untangle the ties between the various ongoing files at Alyana's P.I. agency as clues come in from across the world from their partners in the international human trafficking case. In between undercover trips, Alyana meets his family and they plan their wedding hoping to find a few days of peace to celebrate. Will their mystery caller allow it? Or will a surprise enemy strike closer to home?