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Rays of monsoon

My chaotic world suddenly becomes deafeningly silent. A world where everything starts anew... It's actually a blessing that we can't see our future. If we could, I wouldn't have stayed, I wouldn't have suffered, I wouldn't have met him... Power. The deeper it seeped into my veins, the more I learned what it could destroy… and what it could save. In the world of variens, where humans have evolved to a superior race, Rysa Thalorin—the only heir to one of the biggest conglomerate—awakens with no memories. Unaware of the power sitting awake inside her, Rysa discovers the betrayals and power plays around her that her naive past self was unknown of. Thrown into a new life she barely understands, Rysa takes the reins of her own destiny. An air varien and light varien rediscover their resonance ### "I'm scared" I whispered, burying my face into his chest. The steady beat of his heart tried to sooth my thundering one. Chuckling, he wrapped me into his arms, pulling me closer. "Hmm... that's new coming from you sunshine," He murmured into my hair. "But I know you can do this. I trust you." he said as he kissing the top of my head. My eyes welled up, threatening to spill at any moment. Adrenaline surged through me when I remembered what I had to do. "Will you stay with me?" my voice was muffled into his shirt. I couldn't look at his stupid face, which was definitely smirking right now. "Always and forever" he said, tilting my head up. Our eyes locked. His eyes roamed my face like he was carving it into memory. I ached to say the words caught in my throat, but I held them back, afraid it'd only hurt him more. "Prove it." Yanking his tie hard, I kissed him one last time before I pushing myself off the cliff to see my world disappearing into darkness. ### Part I : Rays of monsoon ###
Rui_Mello · 4k Views

Earthborn - Book One

In a realm where the winged Ilari reign divine, the greatest sin is not rebellion or murder. For a prince and former Seraph, it is fathering a half-human daughter. Lily is a living heresy - her existence a crime against theology and state. Denied her father's wings, she possesses a different inheritance altogether: one that could unravel the very fabric of their world. Earthborn is a character-driven fantasy of fragile love and impossible choices, where to exist is the ultimate crime. It's a complete novel that can be read as a standalone but sets stage for a greater saga. Expect: father–daughter bond as a central narrative engine; found family; slow burn and quiet tension; political and religious conflict; aerial legion and military stakes; caste/class pressure; grief, trauma, and hard choices; complex characters; no game/system mechanics Keywords: father–daughter fantasy, character-driven epic fantasy, emotional fantasy, hopeful dark fantasy, political intrigue, worldbuilding, winged nobles / sky-ruled empire, aerial legion, forbidden half-blood, religious heresy, class/caste stratification, found family, complex characters, character development, heavy themes, redemption arc, trauma recovery, grief & healing, no system / no LitRPG A Note on Process & Transparency Earthborn was originally written in Croatian. To preserve its lyrical intent in English, it has undergone a careful process of translation and polishing. In this effort, I utilized a variety of digital tools, including AI-assisted translation and editing software. My goal is to leverage every available tool to ensure the highest quality reading experience. The core of the work: the story, characters, world, and authorial voice, is mine. My goal was also to preserve the intimate cadence of its original voice. All rights reserved. This story and all original content are protected by copyright.
Avonlea_Astra · 977 Views

Hurt Me Like You Mean It [BL]

Lance Dixon is drowning in a debt that isn’t his. His parents’ financial mistakes have fallen entirely onto him, and his life has collapsed into a constant struggle to stay afloat. He has never denied what he is. Lance is a masochist, and most people he’s dated couldn’t handle that truth. Every relationship ended the same way, leaving him with needs no one was willing to meet. Everything shifts on a night he drinks too much and ends up venting to a stranger. In a mix of frustration and alcohol, Lance jokes that he’d sell himself to anyone willing to pay off his debt. The stranger, Ansel Lowell, doesn’t brush it off. He asks how much. And when Lance tells him, Ansel offers a deal: three months living under his terms, in exchange for clearing the debt completely. The deal is straightforward and seems almost like relief. But as the days pass, the dynamic between them deepens in ways neither expected. What began as a simple exchange grows into a connection that is far more consuming, and far more dangerous, than either of them intended. [Excerpt] Lance meant to pull away when Ansel stepped closer, but his body didn’t move. Ansel’s hand hovered near his jaw, just close enough to make Lance’s breath catch. “Do you understand what you agreed to?” Ansel asked quietly. Lance swallowed. “You’re paying off my debt. I stay with you for three months. That’s it.” A hint of a smile tugged at Ansel’s mouth, which made him more dangerous because of it. “No, Lance. That’s the surface of it. I want you to hear the truth.” Lance’s pulse stumbled. Ansel leaned in just enough that Lance could feel the warmth of his breath. “I’m going to take up space in your life. I’m going to have you when I want you. I’m going to learn every weakness you try to hide, and I will use them. I will claim you, piece by piece, until you can’t tell where your choices end and mine begin.” Lance exhaled shakily. “Do you worst Mr. Lowell, I can handle it.”
Scone_ · 18k Views