Stakes Stories

Ather is tired of this world, tired of its answers, but then he's given an opportunity to enter into a new world. Ather will lose everything, but his will remains unbroken, because if it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger. Will Ather lose everything, or will he defy his fate?

​"They make the rules. We pay the price." ​At nineteen, Aorta and Zephyr were stolen from their lives-dragged away to settle a family gambling debt. ​Trapped in a fog-shrouded mountain mansion, they are at the mercy of Kyle and Julian, two calculated men who rule the house with absolute control. Inside a freezing cellar, fierce Aorta refuses to bow, while fragile Zephyr struggles just to survive. ​After a desperate escape into the woods end in disaster, both girls learn a terrifying truth: running won't save them. To get out alive, they must stop acting like prey-and wait for the exact moment their captors drop their guard.

Thousands of years after the age of Greek mythology, the legends awaken once more. Heracles. Achilles. Odysseus. Perseus. Hector. Forty of history's greatest heroes open their eyes beneath a modern sky, summoned by a mysterious being known only as Reiss. Their memories remain. Their courage remains. Their skill remains. Their powers do not.

For three hundred years, the realm of Aethelgard believed the Sovereign bloodline was extinguished. Kaelen, a low-ranking guard stationed at a quiet border post, asked for nothing more than a peaceful life. But when dark indigo flames shatter the sky and ancient shadow-beasts breach the valley, a hidden power awakes within him. Marked by glowing golden runes and bound to an ancient Aether Core, Kaelen is hunted by six corrupt Overlords who will stop at nothing to claim his power. To save a breaking world, he must rise from an ordinary guard to the legend Aethelgard desperately needs. ​An epic, multi-arc fantasy saga of magic, war, and destiny.

Odette Waller has spent her entire life proving that brilliance-not privilege-earns a place at the top. A Yale-educated corporate litigator with an undefeated reputation, she fears no courtroom, no billionaire, and certainly no man. Until she meets Maximus McCarthy. Feared by boardrooms, worshipped by the media, and powerful enough to reshape industries with a single signature, Maximus has never heard the word *no*-until a fearless attorney challenges him across a negotiation table. What begins as a ruthless corporate battle soon becomes a dangerous game of wills. He wants her working for him. She wants nothing to do with him. But every encounter blurs the line between hatred and irresistible attraction. As billion-dollar deals, hidden enemies, betrayals, and deadly conspiracies threaten to destroy everything she's built, Odette finds herself caught between the safe future she's always planned... and the dangerously possessive man willing to burn down the world just to protect her. In a battle where love is negotiated like a contract, surrender may be the greatest risk of all. **Some debts are paid in money. Others... are paid with the heart.**

"No, Lana! You will not be a part of this mission." I slam my hands on the table in frustration. Lana is practically vibrating with anger. "But Iris, I want to help! You expect me to just sit by while you all go charging into battle?!" I groan, leaning back in my chair. "Lana, you're sixteen! If the King finds out you're part of the resistance, you might be sacrificed. As your mentor, it's my job to keep that from happening." Lana stands up, her chair scraping harshly against the stone floor. "Fine!" she says angrily before storming out. "Lana!" I call after her, before sighing and rubbing my temples. "Iris, you did the right thing. She's too young," says a voice from behind me. "I sure hope so, Mister Wulfric. I sure hope so," I say, looking up at the grey-haired man sadly. I stand up, shaking off the doubt. "We need to get ready. The ritual starts in a few days; there's no time to waste."

Identity, Power, Memory, Trust In a world where memories can be transferred from one person to another, a young woman named Akira discovers she's the last living Memory Keeper. She's tasked with preserving the memories of humanity's past, but at a great cost: each memory she absorbs takes a piece of her own identity. As Akira navigates this complex world, she must confront the dark secrets of her past and the true nature of her abilities. Along the way, she meets a mysterious figure who claims to be able to help her control her powers. But can she trust him, or will he manipulate her memories for his own gain? Plot Twist: Akira's memories are manipulated, she discovers a hidden agenda, or she uncovers a long-lost truth about her past.

In a world where time is the battlefield, the Vanguards are the ultimate defenders. Tasked with protecting the timeline and ensuring humanity's survival, they operate in the shadows, altering history to secure the future. But what happens when their greatest weapon-Quantum Stakes-becomes a key to uncovering an ancient and terrifying secret? Colonel Robert Sinclair leads his elite team into missions spanning centuries, only to discover the Maelstrom Coven, a shadowy organization bent on manipulating not just history but the very fabric of reality. The Coven guards a secret power, known only as Will, capable of rewriting the laws of existence. As Sinclair unravels their plans, he must confront hard truths about loyalty, sacrifice, and what it means to wield ultimate power. From covert missions in null space to the enigmatic origins of humanity's greatest mysteries, The Vanguard Protocol is a high-stakes thriller that challenges the boundaries of science fiction and historical fantasy. Fans of Game of Thrones and The Expanse will be drawn into this intricately woven tale where every moment in time holds the potential to change everything. When the future is uncertain and the past is weaponized, what will you risk to protect what's at stake?

Huntress Origin is a Creature Hunter. Ever since she was born, she had been subscribed to the Hunters Association, and had been taught the ways of how to be a Hunter. Even though she highly disagrees with killing anything--even Creatures--she still does her job, protecting Humans everyday from the evil planted on Earth. Usually, it's always Hunters hunt down Creatures. Now, the tables have turned. Creatures are declaring War on the Hunters all around the world, and the Hunters have no idea when this so-called War will start. Now the Hunters are panicking, and bring more Hunters into the Association, so they can be ready for an ugly and terrifying war. Huntress has had her fair-share of guys, but when Ashton Scott arrives as one of the new Recruits, Huntress knows that something is off about him. Yes, he may have the good looks and he's pretty smart for an arrogant person, but Huntress knows he's hiding something. And she's going to find out what it is, no matter is there is a War in place.

A short poem about the struggle of growing old.

Marichoy Hernandez was born into wealth 💎and power, groomed to be the perfect heiress for her family - but behind the privilege lies an unhappy life.🥀 When a major fall shakes her world, she finds the courage to fight for her freedom. Along the way, she falls into a forbidden love, facing countless obstacles as she struggles to choose between true happiness and family duty. 🥀 🥀💎 Can she finally live her life on her own terms, or is it all too much to bear?🥀

A series of crossover one-shots featuring my favourite bad girl slayer, Faith, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. I started this one-shot series a couple of years back and has added a few on and off. Let me know what you think of Faith's adventures thus far; I don't think it's far from over.

When princess Auro is kidnapped in the dead of night, she thinks her life is over, but on a journey to discover the truth she learns that it's only just begun. The world is wider and wilder than she's ever believed, and that her destiny is too. Sirens, serpents, curses and champions. Who will win this fight for the future?

*A Post-Apocalyptic Dark Fantasy* In a world ravaged by an endless zombie plague, where the dead rise with whispers of lost humanity, Seraphina Voss hides a power that could either save what's left of civilization-or doom it forever. Once a brilliant researcher, now a disgraced outcast haunted by a catastrophic mistake that unleashed the apocalypse, Seraphina commands the undead with a mere thought. But her necromancy is a curse she dares not fully embrace, even as it shields her fragile survivor community from the hordes. When a ruthless warlord, Darius Kane, unleashes intelligent mutants to conquer the wastelands, Seraphina uncovers a forbidden map leading to the Heartwood Staff-an ancient artifact rumored to cure the plague and balance life and death. But claiming it means confronting her buried secrets, allying with skeptical survivors, and navigating a treacherous journey through cursed forests and illusion-riddled ruins. As sparks fly with the fierce scout Elara, whose own scars mirror Seraphina's guilt, forbidden desires clash with deadly betrayals. What if the key to salvation demands sacrificing her soul? And what hidden connection does Darius hold to Seraphina's past-one that could turn her greatest weapon against her? In this gripping tale of redemption and shadowed magic, every command to the dead unravels a deeper mystery: Can Seraphina rewrite her ballad of ruin, or will her powers compose humanity's final dirge? Prepare to be ensnared in a symphony of horror, heart, and high-stakes adventure-where the line between monster and savior blurs, and one woman's whisper could echo through eternity.

"Wanna bet on it?" "Sure, why not?" "If I win, you have to do me a favour." "And if you don't?" "Then I have to do you a favour, deal?" "Deal." This is the story of a bet that changed my life.

Lost in You One touch, one glance, one moment. That's all it takes for everything to change. When Mia Winters, a determined yet guarded young woman, crosses paths with the charming but mysterious Ethan Black, she's not prepared for the chaos he's about to bring into her life. Ethan isn't just another rich playboy-there's something darker in his eyes, something Mia can't ignore. Drawn to him despite her better judgment, Mia finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and a dangerous game she never intended to play. As Ethan's pull on her grows stronger, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about love, trust, and herself. But with the storm of his past threatening to unravel everything, Mia must decide: Can she trust him, or is she just another pawn in his deadly game? Sometimes, the hardest part isn't falling in love. It's finding a way out.