Determined Stories

One minute, Clara was walking home. The next, she was gone. Kidnapped off the street by three strangers-Ezra, Silas, and Lucian-she wakes up in a mansion too perfect to be real. Every room is tailored to her. Every meal, every hobby, every word-they knew everything. And now they expect her to play along in their twisted version of a family. They wanted her. To them, Clara is the missing piece. The daughter they've been waiting for. The one they've been preparing for. Every room is made for her. Every rule is meant to shape her. And every smile hides something sick. Ezra. Calm, calculating, always three steps ahead. No matter how careful Clara is, he sees through her. Every lie. Every escape attempt. Every flicker of rebellion. Silas is distant and cold, but dangerous in his silence. Silas keeps his distance-but when he looks at her, it's like he sees straight through. And Lucian... Lucian's the gentle one.The one who brings her hot chocolate with extra marshmallows and brushes her hair. The one who says this is all for her own good. Lucian is soft-spoken and kind... almost like he wants her to believe this could be real. But it isn't. They don't want her freedom. They want her obedience. Her love. Her role. They call it family. She calls it a nightmare. But if Clara wants to survive, she might have to play along. Even if it means pretending to love her captors. _________________________________________ Author's Note: This is a story I've been wanting to post and now I've finally done it. I would really appreciate your support by voting on the chapters and by commenting, or just leaving suggestions you would like me to incorporate, I'm more than happy to read your suggestions. •Any pictures seen or used throughout this book is not mine, I used Pinterest to cultivate all my ideas. [All credit must go to the rightful owners] DISCLAIMER: This book is not a dark romance, mafia-related, thriller, it doesn't contain themes associated with those genres.

I never believed in fate. Until the day I found the list. Hidden inside a forgotten folder on the school computer were names of students... each followed by a date and a warning. At first, it looked like a strange joke. But then the first prediction came true. After that, another name appeared. His name. I barely knew him, yet something inside me told me I had to stop whatever terrible thing was about to happen to him. The problem? The list never explains how the disaster happens... only when. And the closer I get to saving him, the more I realize something terrifying: maybe his name was never the one meant to appear... Fifteen-year-old Lyra Calyndra has always been careful-but when she discovers a mysterious "List" on a computer that predicts disastrous events, she's pulled into a world she never imagined. Sixteen-year-old Zyren Lorien, haunted by his own past, crosses paths with Lyra in a race against time, fate, and the List itself. As events spiral and accidents threaten them both, Lyra and Zyren find themselves protecting each other, even when the system of destiny seems unstoppable. Together, with friends like Trevor and Elise, they confront danger, uncover a mastermind, and discover that sometimes love is the only thing stronger than fate. Will they survive the final event... and rewrite their destinies? #Lyra Calyndra& Zyren Lorien #Teen Fiction #School Mystery "Some names predict disasters. His name changed fate."

Whimsical, heartwarming, and inspiring: Fin & Sophie are hopeful siblings who partner with stars & time himself to defeat the malignant embodiment of Fear, while navigating personal loss. Excerpt: "Imagine with me, if you will, that you had never known Fear," He began. "To do so, you might first ask the question: What is Fear? It is a thing like a man, which holds us back from every glimmering moment! He stands darkly at your back, in certain instances - like when looking forward to things that end - while presently you'd like them to remain. He reaches before you, stealing away cherished moments you've not yet known - things like sunny days, friendship, stars, love, and life. "It is the dark writhing shadow, which holds us back from the embrace of all good things - things it would like to steal away and keep in a box hung round its thin neck; where it keeps all the things that don't exist. If you never knew that dark thing, you would be free in boldness to walk into each and every glistening moment! "Imagine with me these things, if you dare to explore the depths of your heart; what it is capable of, and discover it here! And glimmering things lie in wait. Bring with you whimsey, with a glimmer in your eye like silver; and feel the beating of your heart like some powerful thing that it is!" End Excerpt

"Have you ever ran a race before?" He asked. "I once chased a chicken." She said. He laughed at the thought. He knew the end of that story, the chicken ended up chasing her--he was a living witness. ♥ Julia is academically strong not physically. She has taken the challenge in proving everyone wrong--that she can do the probable not impossible, even though Julia knows she can't. Judging people base on their stereotype's unacceptable. Will Julia be able outcome the bulling, and drama at her door? Slacking the shyster attitude in order to succeed, or just give up and go home. Cover by @bitterblackberries

Pagkatapos tanggihan ni Erison ang trono ng Olesthra, si Lucia ang napiling maging bagong reyna. Sa simula, puno siya ng pag-aalinlangan at takot, pero isang napakahalagang regalo mula sa kanyang kakambal ang nagbago sa lahat-isang gintong prosthetic arm. Sa unang pagkakataon, naramdaman ni Lucia na kaya rin niyang mamuno at manindigan. Bilang bagong reyna, hinarap niya ang maraming hamon: pagkilala sa sarili, pagtanggap mula sa ibang tao, at pagbuo ng tiwala sa kanyang kakayahan. Sa kanyang paglalakbay, nakilala niya ang iba't ibang tao mula sa ibang kaharian-mga bagong kaibigan, kakampi, at maging mga taong puno ng sugat at sakit. Ngunit sa bawat taong kanyang nakilala, isang bagay ang naging pareho: naantig sila sa kabutihan, tapang, at malasakit ni Lucia. Hindi lang siya isang reyna sa titulo-naging ilaw siya sa mga pusong nawalan ng pag-asa. Sa huli, hindi lang niya pinatunayan sa mundo na kaya niyang mamuno-pinatunayan niyang may lugar sa trono ang mga taong minsan ay pinagdudahan ang sarili.

Vampire Academy is the first book in the Vampire Academy series, but My Vampire Academy is my little versions of Richelle Mead's books.

He's not a living creature. I can't touch him. But I can see him and hear him. And I'm in love with him. He's my guardian angel. I want him to phsycially be on Earth with me. Although that's going to be a challenge. Angel is my Angel. Coincidence huh? He's my soul mate. I want him. I can't have him though. Angel is going to be taken away from me. I don't know when and i don't know where but after that, I will never see Angel again. No matter how hard I try. He's not going to be there. Unless I can save him. Saving him could mean that he's human and he can be on Earth with me. But Saving him could also mean that I'm dead. I have to go through so many obstacles and take down so many people before Angel can be turned human. It could cause me to lose my life or Angel's spirit will be distroyed. Will I take the risk to make him human? Well let's just say, I'd do anything to make him human.

In a world choked by relentless sandstorms, Esmeralda, a weathered botanist, finds solace in her metallic greenhouse, nurturing alien flora that glows with an ethereal defiance. Among them is Anya, a spindly violet vine, a fragile hope from a forgotten oasis. When a storm breaches the greenhouse, threatening both Esmeralda and her precious plants, Anya reveals a hidden resilience. The once-withered seed transforms into a glowing protector, offering a glimmer of possibility in the face of despair. This tale is a testament to the enduring power of life and the unexpected heroes that can emerge from the harshest environments.

" မင်းက အမှောင်ထုကို ရန်သူအဖြစ် သတ်မှတ်မယ်ဆိုရင်၊ ကိုယ်က မင်းလက်ထဲက အတိကျဆုံး သေနတ်တစ်လက် ဖြစ်ပေးဖို့ ဆန္ဒရှိပါတယ် " အားနည်းဖျော့တော့ပြီး စွဲလမ်းစိတ်ကြီးသူ (Shou) × တည်ငြိမ်ရင့်ကျက်ပြီး ဇွဲနပဲကြီးသူ (Gong)

Abby's P.O.V : I was, without a doubt, the weaker of us two. We had joked around about things like this on end, but only because we never expected it to become a reality. We thought zombies were silly things created to feed creative imaginations. How could zombies even exist? How would one generate a human, yet not human, with a few less ordinary human traits and with a longing for actual humans’ flesh? Who said zombies wanted flesh, or even brains? We weren’t sure what they were after, but we didn’t want to find out, either. So when the undead, flesh-craving, humanity-ridden monster began striding toward us, I looked to my best friend in a panic, and watched her decapitate the monstrosity with a weed whacker. Life just got more interesting. Alicia's P.O.V : Somehow we only managed to live a normal life till we were fifteen. But during that fifteenth year, everything turned to chaos. The dead, they were everything but human anymore. But they walk. They bite. They kill and spread their disease to the unfortunate and the ones that aren't smart enough to survive. You know what they say, survival of the fittest. It isn't a joke anymore. This is a war between them and us.

A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES These stories celebrate the resilience, strength, and diversity of women across India, each carving out her own path in a society that often seeks to silence her voice. From rural villages to bustling cities, these women's stories echo the universal struggles and triumphs of womanhood in all its complexity. Coming soon!!!

"Once a being has been named, it has power. Be sure to take care of yours. I'd know how important it is, because I lost mine." Joshua is always fretting over the "what ifs" in life, but never trusts his gut feeling because it's always wrong... at least until one summer afternoon when he, his friend Markl and cousin have nothing to do and dare each other to go touch the door of the house on the end of the street. The house everyone hated. For the first time, Joshua and Markl are at a loss to do when the strange little girl Alice forces them into playing a very dangerous game if they want Sharon back. But they're not the only victims. There are others forced into games, some knowing they're playing and others not, but they all have their own goals. The only question is if Alice is prepared to give them a winning chance.

This is my way of expressing my feelings. I write them. Suppressing emotions is hard. I've done it all my life, maybe its time to let go a little. And I want to encourage everyone to do the same. I'm here to create a forum where everyone is free to express their sorrows and experiences and not be afraid to be judged. Don't suppress, express with me :) Go on and give it a try💕

Laid bare

Eleanor's parents were brave warriors with magic so mighty none could stand to their rule However as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts absolutely" This couldn't be more correct in the case of Eleanor white-cross Enjoy! And if you have suggestion for this works Please tell me! ^•^ Bai~

Growing up isnt easy

Nova has always had a plan with what to do with her life. Graduate high school, go to college and become someone who helps people. She's in her third year of college studying hard so that she can graduate and start her career. Aiden is trying to get through college. His father has always put so much pressure on him and pushed him to the breaking point. Aidens struggling with his grades and notices a girl who has it all together. One day Aiden finds her in the library when he decides to man up and ask her for help. She didn't expect for that one day to completely change her life.... neither did he

When there is no one left, what do you do? Where do you go? Especially if you're yet to realise you're the last one...

A story about a man that goes by the name of Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson is still getting over the loss of his wife. A man who desperately needs a change but hates to in fear of losing his identity. Will Mr. Jackson be able to find the change he has been looking for?

Tom's life spirals into despair. A monotonous office job, a crumbling marriage, and the heart-wrenching moment he can't afford a birthday cake for his daughter, Mia. When his wife leaves him for a wealthy boss who threatens to take Mia away, Tom hits rock bottom. Drowning in social media and mobile games, he realizes his distractions are holding him back. Quitting them, he turns to coding. A passion for building that ignites his fight. Through relentless effort, Tom builds a tech startup and wins Mia back in court. A gripping tale of resilience for every middle and lower class reader trapped in life's grind, proving that focus and determination can break the cycle of struggle.