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CLOSE YOUR EYES AND IMAGINE THIS WORLD. Gods are created by a mighty force, a force to balance the universe, every galaxy, world, and life. **** Camille tastes the blood on her lips. She's nauseous and weak; still, she forces her brain to stay awake. Ignoring the pain of reopening old injuries. There are more bruises she can't hide, more pain to bear, but she's finally tired to do it in silence. She wipes the humiliating tears off her face. "Don't you dare touch me again." she defies the monster. "I don't even think God is on your side," he says with a reeking smell of alcohol. At the same time, a loud thunder with the brightest lightning illuminates the sky, the rain pours heavily A tall man elegantly walks forward, evidently upset he glances at the girl with the corner of his beautiful crystal blue eyes, tearing apart the man who has dared to put his hands on the girl he's been trying to protect. "A leech like you would never understand the depths of my trust for this girl." The God of Water stands behind her, like a bodyguard. "Giving up has never been an option for you, perhaps taking the garbage out of your way can help you find your freedom." The mysterious man says. Just as he finishes his sentence, a bolt of lightning strikes loudly in the sky. He turns to face the monster as he freezes in shock, He knows, this time he won't be forgiven.

.ᐟ ✦ * 𓈒 ── "Is identity a mental construct or a tangible reality?" • - • - • Alistair Edmund, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, lives a carefully organized life in London, surrounded by success and admiration. Yet, every night, he is haunted by the same recurring dream, a dream he can neither understand nor ignore. As Alistair tries to unravel the mystery of his troubled nights, forgotten fragments of memories resurface, echoes of a truth he wished to keep buried. But what is hidden behind this recurring dream? A truth buried deep in his mind, or something much darker that ties him to a fate he cannot escape? Every night, he gets a little closer to the answer... or to madness.

'One person on their own may be able to save the world. But a team of friends, all working together, have a much greater chance of succeeding...providing that no-one succumbs to evil.' Alex's Checklist: Being targeted by a 'tangoed' psychopath: CHECK Having a relationship life that currently sucks: CHECK Experiencing an Awakening: CHECK. Wait...what? Before Alexandra Raven's 'AWAKENING', her life could be summed up in one word - repetitive. Then, boom. In a pivotal moment, Alex finds out that she can control the element of water - something that she once thought was fictional and can't believe her luck. However, is this gift a blessing or a curse? Alex is required to leave her old life behind, including her family and David - the boy who promised to stick by her no matter what. What's more, danger lurks in another dimension. This danger can only be destroyed through loyalty, perseverance and friendship and will turn Alex's life, in more ways than one, upside down... DIVE INTO A WORLD FULL OF FRIENDSHIP, DANGER, LOVE AND BETRAYAL... HIGHEST RANKING #2 in #selfpublished HIGHEST RANKING #44 in #fantasy HIGHEST RANKING #43 in #adventure *Malibu Award Winner 2017* *The Chaos Awards 2nd Place Winner for Fantasy 2017* *The Glow Awards 2nd Place Winner for Fantasy 2017* *The Weird Community Monthly Contest (October) - A Good Scare - Honourable Mention*

The city never truly slept, yet on some nights, it felt as if time itself had paused. The cold January air bit at exposed skin, and the streets lay empty, save for a lone figure trudging through the silence. Alex, a researcher burdened by work and exhaustion, had long accepted the monotony of his life. Days bled into nights, his world confined to reports, experiments, and the sterile glow of office lights. But fate had a peculiar way of disrupting the ordinary. A chance encounter on a deserted street introduced him to Lucas-a stranger with a mysterious charm and a disarming smile. What began as an act of compassion would soon weave their lives together in ways Alex couldn't have imagined. In a city filled with strangers, some meetings felt destined. This was one of them. Only issue is the deep secrets they was held hidden for too long

In a city where secrets run deeper than its rivers, Elara Morgan wakes up in a cold, sterile hospital room with no memory of her past. The only thing she knows is her name and the cryptic, blood-stained note tucked into her palm: "Find him before they find you." Elara is thrust into a world she doesn't recognize, chased by shadowy figures who whisper about her as if she's the key to something dangerous. Along the way, she meets Rowan, a brooding yet charming man who claims to know her but is reluctant to share the details. He tells her she was a journalist who disappeared three years ago while investigating a high-profile conspiracy. The problem? She doesn't trust him-or herself. As Elara digs deeper into her shattered memories, she discovers horrifying truths about her former life. She learns about her connection to Project Oblivion, an illegal mind-altering experiment designed to erase and rewrite memories. The deeper she delves, the clearer it becomes that she might not be a victim of the project-she might be its creator. But why would she erase her own memories? And what happened to the man she was so desperate to find? Elara must unravel the web of lies before her enemies close in. But with her own mind as unreliable as the people around her, the question remains: Can she trust herself enough to uncover the truth?

What happens when the most powerful force in existence is given to someone who never wanted to wield it? Aric's journey begins as a humble scholar within the Priesthood of Knowledge. But fate has other plans. Thrust into the treacherous world of politics and royalty, Aric discovers he harbors a unique duality: the Epitome of Darkness and the Power of Light. This unprecedented balance of forces places him at the center of a cosmic struggle, where no mortal has ever dared to tread. As Aric navigates this perilous path, he must master his inner turmoil and wield his extraordinary gifts to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. But how does one control something that exists beyond the laws of nature? How does one remain human when wielding the power of gods? And when the time comes, will Aric be Valerya's salvation or its destruction?

#BL #LoveAtFirstSight #Mystery #UnexpectedConnection #HiddenMelody #FirstDuet #BlossomingLove Ezra's world thrummed with music. Every beat of his headphones, every tap of his foot, was a note in his personal symphony. He poured his emotions into electronic music, crafting melodies that pulsed with raw energy. But his music wasn't a solo performance. Online, under the alias "Voltage," he collaborated with a mysterious supporter known only as "M." "M" was his muse, a constant source of encouragement and cryptic messages, their identities a delicious mystery playing in the background of Ezra's life. new melody had infiltrated Ezra's carefully curated playlist. It wasn't a song, but a presence. Mateo, the new student, had arrived like a discordant note, his guarded demeanor a stark contrast to the vibrant energy Ezra usually craved. Yet, there was something undeniably intriguing about him. The way his eyes flickered away whenever Ezra caught them, the hint of a melancholic smile that played on his lips - it all screamed a hidden melody, a song waiting to be sung. Ezra felt a pull towards Mateo, a desire to unravel the mystery and harmonize their contrasting notes. This wasn't just curiosity; it was the first note of a hesitant duet, a promise of a deeper connection that would blossom throughout their story, leading them to a beautiful, unexpected melody - love.

Ivy Martin, a self-made billionaire, has built her empire from the ground up, fueled by a past filled with scorn and humiliation. Her biggest rival? Kai Dahmer, the man who once tormented her for being less fortunate. Now a powerful CEO himself, Kai hides a dark obsession behind his charming facade. Kai's obsession with Ivy is twisted and consuming, but it isn't love. He manipulates her world from the shadows, ensuring that no one else can have her-even if he doesn't want her for himself. As Ivy fights to maintain control of her empire and her life, Kai's psychotic games threaten to unravel everything she's worked for. In this chilling battle of minds seand wills, Ivy must confront the malevolence lurking behind Kai's every move. Will she outmaneuver her tormentor, or will his obsession consume them both? WARNING- Stalking and obsession Phychological manipulation Power dynamics Dark themes Non-romanticized toxic behaviour Sexual contents

Nonsensland, an unreachable place filled with other dimensional monsters, all of whom would immediately kill any innocent within their grasp. Or at least, that's what Alex was told. But when the boy lets his curiosity get the best of him, he finds out there is so much more to the mystical world. Humans seem to have gotten every bit of information wrong. At least, with the creatures of Nonsensland. Still wary of the dangers of these other dimensional creatures, and of the fact that he has no idea what he's doing, mostly because the Nonsenslandians keep reminding him, Alex lets himself find out every bit of information about the place, with the help of a couple experts. Unfortunately for him and the other dimensionals however, the ODCC still want in on Nonsensland's secrets, and are willing to find their answers by any means necessary, even if it means forcing them out of the so called 'monsters' they've managed to trap. But Alex and his team have this under control, even when they're trapped too, everything should turn out alright, right?

Two people fall in love in unlikely circumstances. They have a lot of psychological issues and mistrusts in the order of things to prevent them from finding themselves and each other. I am a reader of crime novels and hard science fiction almost exclusively, and yet this story, which I have been writing for a long time, is a love story, I can't explain it even to myself. The characters will have to work through hardship and evolve to be able to surrender to the magical things around them and the flow of the universe and the love of other people. This story still is a work in progress, it has holes and it is to be continued