Government Stories

Alessia and Angel have known each other since they were children. The young man is an hybrid, a descendant of dangerous soldiers, half-humans, half-animals that were used during the war. Their controversial existence sparks fear and disgust, and they are systematically imprisoned or executed to protect the population. At twenty-one, the young couple is almost done with their studies, and so far, Angel has managed to slip through the cracks. He has always made sure to never get noticed, but will it be enough to avoid his secret from being found out and his life being threatened ?

The air outside the dome is deadly. At least-that's what they've always been told. Sky has spent her life believing the world beyond the dome is uninhabitable. But when she uncovers hidden data that doesn't match the truth she's been taught, everything begins to fall apart. The air is safe. The system is a lie. And the people who question it... disappear. With the help of Matt and a small group of allies, Sky escapes the dome and discovers a world that was never meant to be found. Now, they have one chance to expose the truth-before the people in control silence them for good. Some lies protect you. This one imprisons you.

In a world where pain manifests as power, Michael Vale hides his true self beneath a facade. At 21, he grapples with an explosive ability, forged from a haunting past and unrelenting trauma. When the fearsome Government intensifies their grip on Woken individuals like him, secrets begin to unravel. A friend's death thrusts Mike into a dark web of conspiracy, forcing him to confront not only his abilities but the sinister forces that seek to control them. Guided by the enigmatic characters, he must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner. As he spirals deeper into the truth, can he harness the chaos within or will it consume him? The Shape of Pain invites you to explore a world where the line between agony and power blurs-where survival demands the most terrifying sacrifices.

A dystopian, slow burn, enemies to lovers story about a resistance group fighting a powerful regime, where missions go wrong and trust begins to break. As tension rises, Josh and Emily must navigate loyalty, control, and the growing fear that the real threat might be one of their own.

Number 587. Or how her mother always calls her: Honey. She lives in a world where the control that men have over women is seriously dangerous. The government: Only men. On the streets: Almost only men. Besides women who're getting pulled to their working spaces. Every day is the same. The same horrifying. The same intimidating. It seems like everyone has accepted their faith. As if it didn't even matter to women anymore how they're getting treated. But Number 587 has never given up on the thought of the outside world. On the thought of escaping. And that's exactly what she's going to do. Escape. Even though it will break her heart. Even though there will be obstacles. She knows she needs to at least try.

At the center of its darkness stands a man untouched by guilt, untouched by mercy. A Mafia storyline.

A deadly story about an alien attack on a school, like a school apocalypse where no one will be able survive. And somehow, a bunch of teenagers survive. But, universe has its own way to bring death, right?

Brain chips (Palavers) give everyone all the information in the world. The country is so much better now. No censorship, no control, no surveillance. Eluenia knows something; she always has. But now she has to uncover it... I'm a 15 year old author, and this is my first book. I hope you guys enjoy(:

At Camp Dawson, a summer meant for swimming, friendships, and mischief takes a dark turn when a young camper vanishes without a trace. Six teenagers who barely know each other-Erin, Orla, Phoebe, Oscar, Sam, and Max-are the only ones who notice something is seriously wrong. Strange echoes ripple through the forest. Lights flicker in empty cabins. Shadows move where no one should be. And the lake, calm by day, hides secrets far darker than anyone could imagine. Bound by curiosity, courage, and the beginnings of real friendship, the teens dig into the disappearance, only to discover that the camp itself shifts in sinister ways. The missing boy might not be the only one in danger-and the truth about Camp Dawson is far worse than they ever imagined. As whispers of a hidden government experiment and a parallel dimension beneath the lake begin to surface, the six teens must navigate danger, deception, and secrets that could change their lives forever. In The Lake Beneath Us, friendship is forged in fear, loyalty is tested in shadows, and the line between reality and the unknown is thinner than it seems.

Sitting at Grandpa's feet, I listened as he told stories from his diary-stories of family, politics, and secrets no one was meant to know. During Grandma's memorial thanksgiving and Grandpa's 85th birthday, I overheard whispers and sensed that something important was being kept from me. Little did I know, I was about to uncover a mystery that could change everything. This is a story of family, courage, and the hidden truths that shape generations

AN ORIGINAL BY HBH OFFICIAL Santa Clarita, California, 1988. Lindsay 'Dey' Jamesons is living a life that most people can only dream of. Coming from wealth, with the best friends and illustrious relatives, her father is a famous figure living on another continent, as is her brother. Her cousin is also the mayor's daughter, with her uncle being closely affiliated with the government. Between her drama school and her passion for photography, Dey attempts to keep her eyes set firmly on her future. But life takes another turn until she and her friends find out about the death of a missing boy who was found brain-dead inside the boys' restroom in school. His death was no accident, and it was surely not an isolated case. As rumors spread and tensions escalate, Dey is brought into a world of murder, romance, and truth, where being around power makes everything more complicated.

When mercy wears a mask, no one is innocent-and revenge never forgets.

Not everything you come across is the truth, Amber Hilton has lived in the most secure neighborhood in the country for years; enjoying the wealth of her parents. The walls are high, her maid and driver polite,and her 'parents' are the perfect high-ranking people in the States. But when she turns 17 years, the urge to know why she is being 'locked down' at home rises, why were her parents protecting her from the World? one she never asked for. Something was wrong, and she needed to know on time, because the earlier she figured her life out, the earlier the Sun comes out.

This book is about us. The ones who fall in love too fast. The ones who don't mean to be racist but still are. The ones who cheer for politicians like they're boy bands. The ones who can't afford to be healthy. The ones watching the planet burn.

Something is brewing on Keda. Lwando a young boy is planning something unimaginable after finding out a dark history between the Confederation and the Makedan Republic which were the last words of his grandfather and mother before the Robi their transporter was destroyed. What is the Confederation afraid of? Why did the Confederation attack Makeda? Only time can tell.

17 + SEARCHING: Stories of Hope for Struggling Teens Twenty-eight 17 year olds from around the world. Each one doing everything they think they're supposed to do. Each one struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity, purpose. And the overwhelming question: What am I supposed to do with my life? From Seoul to São Paulo, Lagos to London, these teens face climate anxiety, mental health challenges, AI uncertainty, social media pressure, and the deep fear that everyone else has it figured out-except them. If you've ever felt lost despite trying your best, if you're searching for meaning when everyone expects you to have all the answers, if you need reassurance that you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed-these stories are for you. Real struggles. Global perspectives. Inspiring journeys of self-discovery that remind you: it's okay not to have it all figured out yet. You're not alone. You're just searching. And that's exactly where you're supposed to be. - Steven Likomba

Two siblings' summer vacation is thrown upside down when multiple Michael Jacksons randomly spawn in the house. It's chaotic, insane, and probably not safe at all. Let it begin.

In the realm of Myca, the famine doesn't just starve the land - it feeds the State. Sol is the Taxman. The Collector of Coin and Consequence. He rides into dying villages on a Nocthound and burns mercy contracts with violet flame. He doesn't negotiate. He doesn't hesitate. He doesn't lose. He is also running out of time. With a hidden wound counting down to something he won't name and a conspiracy threading through the Mansion district's black-market corridors, Sol's next collection may be the last thing he ever files. Between Faunite soldiers blocking the road, a crime lord who trades in silence, and a mystery woman last seen with a nobleman who can't afford to be found - Sol is beginning to suspect that the real debt isn't in the ledger. In Myca, power is collected. Silence is currency. And some taxes are paid in blood. A dark high fantasy political thriller about a morally gray enforcer who enforces the law - until the law becomes the crime.

A story about a man named Daniel who is in the military and is sent out to deal with a battlefield but unknowingly the opponent had an experimental bio weapon that ends up infecting people with a strange mutation that changes them into beast like zombie creatures

Obsession wasn't learned-it was inherited.