tragedy

Two men once played a deadly game—spies from rival nations, bound by duty, undone by love. Their story ended in betrayal and blood, but some endings don’t stay buried. Now, in a seemingly ordinary college campus, they meet again. Strangers. Classmates. Drawn to each other by a pull they can’t explain. But as secrets surface and danger creeps closer, it becomes clear. The past isn’t gone. It’s hunting them. In a world where nothing is as it seems, love might be their greatest weakness—or the only way out.

He watches. He writes. He controls. Nothing is what it seems. ⚠️ Psychological horror story. Contains uncomfortable themes, obsession, and identity loss. Not romance. Not science fiction.

“Peace never lasts long when Heaven writes your story.” This is Arc 2 of The Living Scripture series. Readers are strongly encouraged to complete Arc 1 – Flame & Breath first. Max thought she’d earned a honeymoon, not a new apocalypse. With Seth, the man who breathes silver storms beside her, they return to a world that’s already forgotten how to kneel. Demons are learning to pray, angels are choosing sides, and humanity is once again in the middle of everyone’s bad decisions. Max could explain what’s coming… but she’s too busy making sure the world doesn’t explode before her coffee does. The Living Scripture – Rise of the Unseen Because some miracles arrive with sarcasm and scorch marks. Follow the arc. It won’t hurt you… emotionally. Probably.

In a quiet world bound by tradition and unspoken fears, Asoka lives an ordinary life shaped by caution, routine, and fragments of a past she does not fully remember. Yet beneath her calm exterior lies a mind that drifts—toward questions no one around her dares to ask, and toward a presence she does not yet understand. When subtle disturbances begin to surface—unfamiliar voices, forgotten places, memories that feel older than her own—Asoka finds herself drawn toward truths buried beneath ash and silence. Her path soon crosses with Vaelric, a man cloaked in restraint and secrets, whose gaze carries something inhuman, something ancient. And somehow, He knows her. As the line between memory and destiny begins to blur, Asoka is forced to confront a past that was not simply lost—but taken. Powers long dormant stir, emotions deepen beyond reason, and the world she trusts slowly reveals its cracks. What begins as curiosity turns into a dangerous unraveling, where love, fear, and control intertwine. In a realm where gods do not announce themselves, and memories burn before they are forgotten, Asoka must decide whether to remain untouched by the truth—or awaken to what she was always meant to be. _____________ "Because what burns is not always lost. Sometimes— remember" _____________

[System Rebooting... Host Found.] [Do you wish to live?] Jiang Chen was the trash of the Iron Sword Sect—born with no talent, bullied by disciples, and thrown into the Corpse Ravine to rot. But death did not come. Instead, a voice came from the darkness, offering him a second chance. He awakened the Heavenly Devourer System. With it, Jiang Chen can do the impossible: Devour beasts to gain stats, learn skills instantly, and see the hidden flaws of the world. He rises from the mud, believing he has finally become the protagonist of his own story. But there is a catch. The System does not run on spiritual energy. It runs on Biomass. The "Quests" are becoming increasingly violent. The "Skills" feel alien to his human body. And at the corner of his vision, a strange counter ticks up with every victory: [Sync Rate: 1%...] As Jiang Chen conquers his enemies, he fails to notice the most terrifying truth of all: The System isn't serving him. It is preparing him.

In this world, magic is not inherited… it is torn from the heart, and human worth is measured by a coin extracted when needed. Mythical stones decide who is worthy of wielding power, while stolen coins feed on human fates. When a forbidden force chooses a demon named Lilithia as the heir to a legendary stone, the system that claims justice begins to collapse. Mages thrive on blood, and the Drakhaen—descendants of dragons—enforce a balance that fears the truth. There are no heroes… and no absolute innocence. Only those who understand the game survive. As ancient seals shatter and the Ravagers of the Vein emerge, Lilithia’s existence is revealed to be more than a key to salvation… She is the door that will force the world to confront its own lie.

In a world changed by an unfathomable event, a boy dies—only to awaken in a surreal new realm untouched by the rules of the universe as we know them, where a myriad of voices gnaw at his sanity. As he searches for answers and survivors—including his younger sister—he learns this new realm is not just strange, but deeply psychological. Memories, thoughts, and fears manifest as monsters, and survival demands mastery over one’s own mind. Yet, the boy is not ordinary—he remained aware during the transition between worlds, bearing a Control Fragment that grants him unnatural clarity. But clarity is not safety. As he journeys deeper into the mysterious dimension, hunted by horrors and burdened by a trauma he cannot outrun, he must confront the terrifying truth: what if the monsters aren't the only danger?

In the Kingdom of Vraj, power does not bless—it stains, slowly consuming those who wield it. Agastya is no destined hero or glory-born warrior, but a contradiction: bearer of a power that corrupts all, yet survives only within a pure heart. As Vraj teeters between order and collapse, his journey is not one of conquest, but restraint—choosing mercy over wrath, silence over survival. For in a world that holds its darkness close, the true danger is not losing power, but staying human while carrying it.

Within the Rear palace, beauty is a weapon and kindness is currency easily spent. Jia Jia–an orphan raised in a corrupt temple–never sought power.. Only peace. But when a mysterious illness strikes one of the Emperor's prized concubine's, Ah-Jia is dragged into a world where survival means playing games she was never taught.... The concubines smile sweetly but bleed daggers. Secrets rot beneath courtyards. And above it all looks an emperor feared by all–and understood by none. Only Jian Yi, a guard with striking blue eyes and a past as shadowed as her own, seems to see her for who she is. But even love in the palace is treacherous. Because in the palace, names are titles. And those without them? Are either forgotten.. or feared... Who will remain when the Osmanthus stop blooming?

In a world where magic is forbidden, power itself is treated as a sin that must be eradicated. The Kingdom of Aurelia stands upon ruthless laws: anyone who comes into contact with magic is hunted down and eliminated. Though magic has long been outlawed, remnants of an old terror slowly resurface, gnawing at the kingdom from the shadows. Rhea, a wanderer from the fallen desert of Sanhara, seeks nothing more than a place to live. After years of roaming and being rejected by countless lands, Aurelia becomes his final hope—a kingdom said to care little about one’s origins, as long as one has the will to survive. That hope ends in Sector Zero. Instead of finding a home, Rhea is ensnared in a covert royal operation and forced into Aurelia’s secret unit—a gray army composed of criminals, executioners, and traitors. They are sent on forbidden missions, dispatched to confront the very magic that was meant to have vanished. Caught between hypocritical laws, blind authority, and an ever-growing threat, Rhea must choose: continue living as a tool of the kingdom, or die without ever uncovering the truth.

This story is about love, betrayal and hatred. How people trouble others to fulfill their desires and on the other hand there are people who put their lives at stake to save others. How humans get the power of dragon and how they use that power to rule the whole world and kill their enemies.

A world shattered by the Hell Phenomenon. Reapers rise, monsters roam, and only the brave dare to fight. Isaac Demonio, a kind-hearted but deadly boy, steps into a battlefield where every strike can mean death-and every choice shapes the fate of those he loves. Can he survive the sins, the monsters, and the darkness within himself?

Volca is inhabited by summoners. From the moment a child draws breath, their bodies carry a Blank Mark, seeking a connection. Every man, woman, and child carries a tether to their summons, turning into a partnership of power. House Aethel lies in the Central Continent, rising as a pillar to the Valiant Faction. The family built its fame and power on the unyielding values of strength and merit. Regius Aethel stands at the center of this power. Known as their heri, his late Summoning Ritual made him a target for his adversaries, yet the result of it shook the Noble World. Records classify him as a Sovereign Summoner bonded to an Elite Divine summon, marking him as a prodigy destined to lead his House to new heights. This record is a lie. The prestige title acts as a necessary shield, concealing a more terrifying reality. Regius serves as a vessel. Etched into his very soul are beings from beyond the stars—ancient and cosmic entities that the world cannot comprehend. A living Star hums within his chest; a Grand Orrery acts as his Soul Palace. Regius walks on a razor's edge. He maintains a delicate balance between his mask and his duty to fight a corrupting force seeking to destroy his world. He must bleed, anguish, and suffer to determine the values that are most important to him. Failure carries a fatal consequence; if he fails even once, the consequence will be catastrophic. The pressure mounts as he must fight enemies that will threaten his loved ones. Enemies that strike at the anchors of his life, targeting the people he cares about to force the cracks in his mask to widen. Regius will face heavy choices. To protect his secret and see his loved ones suffer, or to expose it and watch the world turn against him. He needs to decide whether to let the stars shine peacefully in the sky or let them fall and burn the world to ash.

In a vast modern metropolis known as Iron City, power isn’t measured by skyscrapers or billion-dollar deals. Power belongs to those who are feared—and those ruthless enough to survive. Two corporate empires stand at the very top, locked in an endless war for dominance. The first is led by Arlo, a 32-year-old genius CEO—cold, merciless, and dangerously mysterious. Behind his company’s flawless legal image lies a brutal truth: Arlo is the leader of one of the most feared criminal gangs in the city. Illegal trades, weapons, underground networks—everything moves under his command. To him, the world is nothing more than a chessboard. The second empire belongs to Aleena. Aleena—30 years old, beautiful, gentle, warm-hearted, and far too kind for such a ruthless world. Her life shatters when her parents die in a suspicious plane crash. Overnight, Aleena inherits everything: a massive corporation, hidden illegal businesses… and a deadly gang she never knew existed. Thrown into a world of blood, betrayal, and violence, Aleena is forced to become a queen in a kingdom built on sin. And standing in her way is her greatest enemy—Arlo. Convinced that Arlo is responsible for her parents’ death, Aleena vows revenge. Meanwhile, Arlo realizes that a mysterious shadow is manipulating events from behind the scenes— someone who wants to seize every major corporation in Iron City, including theirs. Clashes erupt. Blood spills. Hatred burns. Until the truth slowly surfaces. They were never each other’s real enemy. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the line between hatred and desire begins to blur. Fights turn into concern. Cold stares become silent protection. And without realizing it, love begins to grow between two rulers who were destined to destroy each other. But in a world ruled by crime and power, love isn’t a weakness—it’s the most dangerous curse of all.

Crossing into the 2D world, with both parents dead, money in my pocket, and a place to live. Even if the universe’s ‘no-imouto clause’ is in effect, this still looks like the classic daily-life harem-protagonist trajectory in a 2D world, right? Surely next comes the otaku-bait development, a wonderful story of being surrounded by girls, yes? [Welcome to the “Sacrifice Game.” We wish you the chance to witness the end within true fear.] Wait a sec— This script isn’t right, is it? Corpses whispering, shadowed pits creeping, paper effigies asking for directions, a cursed village’s night patrol, an eye peering from under the bed… Grotesque rules weave a blood-stained net; there is no escape. Only by facing the endless nightmare head-on can one fight for a sliver of life. So, since I’m being entangled by all these horrors, can I get a system? Preferably the kind that becomes overpowered just by checking in! While I was thinking that, I realized I’d gotten the ability to roll back after death. It sure is a cheat—but doesn’t that mean I have to keep betting my life on trial and error? I refuse! I don’t want to be a Subaru-style, die-and-retry protagonist! Someone save me, please! Then I turned around and saw the girls trapped with me: Shinomiya Kaguya, Fujiwara Chika, Gotō Hitori, Yotsuya Miko, and others. Damn it, then bring it on! How could I let beautiful girls be sacrificed in a place like this? I’ll create a happy world—no Urobuchi-style tragedy and no grimdark despair!

Raised as a tavern girl in the shadowed kingdom of Valdemor, Elena knows only hardship, cruel words, and sleepless nights plagued by visions of burning cities and nameless horrors. She calls them nightmares—until death begins to follow her waking steps. A spreading curse is twisting men into monsters, feeding on hatred, grief, and betrayal. When it claims someone close to her, Elena is forced to confront a truth she has long denied: the memories that burn her sleep are not dreams at all. They are echoes of a past life—one where she was a warrior chosen to seal an ancient evil. As fate draws her into the heart of the kingdom, Elena crosses paths with a silver-haired wanderer and a charming prince. In Valdemor, crowns are built on blood, loyalty is a lie, and the greatest evil does not roar—it waits. And this time, the dragon has already chosen its vessel.

Elian was born with a title that should have guaranteed him a life of glory: the "World's Beloved." He was the singularity loved by mana itself, destined to rule. But destiny is fragile. Before he could ascend, a divine betrayal stripped him of his name, his powers, and his future. Cast down from the heavens and erased from history, Elian became the "Forgotten Fate"—a broken anomaly left to rot in the unforgiving wilderness. Surviving on the brink of death, Elian realizes that the world’s love was never a blessing; it was a curse that made him the ultimate prey. Now, forced to crawl his way back up from the bottom of the food chain, Elian must embrace the darkness to reclaim what was stolen. He will forge a new destiny written in blood, accompanied by powerful women who see the dormant king within the outcast. The world may have forgotten him, but he will make sure it trembles when he returns.

a world ruled by mentalists—those who bend water, fire, air, earth, and thunder—Avner is the only one born with nothing. He comes from one of the strongest families, yet cannot wield even the weakest form of magic. Labeled hopeless, passed from tutor to tutor, he is slowly losing faith that he will ever belong. Then a new master arrives. Cold. Unsettling. Brilliant. She teaches him not only how to survive, but how to see the world differently—while, beyond their lessons, a series of perfect murders leaves investigators chasing a killer who leaves no trace. As Avner grows stronger, secrets surface. About his family. About the land. About the woman guiding him. Some monsters are born. Others are created. p,s this work is finished