noir

1947 — A detective hunts the thief of a priceless gem, but the case unravels into something deeper than crime. When the stolen stone begins to twist the laws of the world, Murphy realizes he isn’t chasing a man — he’s chasing the collapse of meaning itself. A hardboiled noir story about crime, existence, and the quiet horror of watching reality come undone. Disclaimer: The prose or story has been heavily processed through Quillbot and Grammarly. I intentionally used these tools to strip away human 'warmth' from the narration. If the prose feels mechanical, the tools are working as intended.

Erich ran away from a childhood shattered by silent screams and a home filled with tribal masks. Years later, he is a solitary deep-sea photographer on the coast of Japan, haunted by one terrifying memory: the moment he saw his own father with a chillingly blank face—no eyes and...

A half-ghost, half-human huntress walks through a nameless city of eternal dusk. Monsters wear human faces, angels sell souls for rent, and silence itself is a weapon. Trip of the Shadows is where redemption and damnation share the same heartbeat.

In a world where cities dwell under endless rain and gangs carve empires from the depths of darkness. Legends are forged in betrayal and paid for in blood. A proud avenger in black erases entire crews not for sport, but to carve a message into the shadows: return what was stolen, or watch your allies burn. A runaway girl joins thieves who steal treasures, clinging to life.  A genius boy flees the chains of his past. A scarred assassin carries the ghost of the child he sacrificed to survive. Bosses calculates every scenario. Needles whisper. Machine guns roar. Assassins and mercenaries hunt legends from the dark. Survival demands a price, a sister, a child, a piece of your soul. In this world, every bond is a blade waiting to turn. Gangs and empires clash. The blood sings its own song. And no one escapes the reckoning. Sing or die. The Hours of Fallen Bloods: Sing or Die is an urban fantasy Action Drama series that spans corrupt towns, shadowed fortresses, and blood-soaked alliances. where even the noblest motives drag souls into the void. Assassins✓ Mercenaries✓ Martial arts (Shadow movements)✓ Gun fights✓ New Chapters drops Daily. Stay tuned.. Also available on Royal road Same time, Same Author- Jerome (Jdreams)

Rain-slick alleys. Neon reflections bouncing off puddles like broken promises. The city never sleeps not because it wants to, but because it doesn’t dare. Most people walk these streets on autopilot. Not me. For me, every corner hums with life, every shadow whispers something I probably shouldn’t hear. Misfortune seems to follow me, like a loyal dog with terrible timing. It started with a disappearance. A man, a shadow, gone before I could blink. And then… someone was watching. Always watching. Curiosity tugged at me like a leash I couldn’t escape. What seemed like a coincidence twisted into something darker, something stitched into the veins of this city. The deeper I followed, the more tangled it all became. Lies. Secrets. Shadows that move when you’re not looking. Every step forward made survival a gamble: know when to pull, know when to cut loose. This is a city that punishes the curious. And I… I was far too curious.

In the underbelly of Chicago, Detective Alice Pierce walks the thin line between justice and the darkness she inherited. When a string of brutal murders leads back to her late father’s shadowy past, Alice is forced to confront the truth about the man who raised her — and the criminal empire he once served. As bodies pile up and old ghosts resurface, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth... even if it means becoming the thing she’s hunted her whole career.

In a future where death is obsolete and the elite live forever above the clouds, the rest of humanity survives below—lost in addiction, poverty, and simulation. When a high-profile immortal is found murdered in a society where killing has become rare and unimaginable, elite investigator Cael Nox is called to uncover the truth. Cold, brilliant, and trained in unshackled logic, Cael follows the clues into the decaying depths of the city. But something is wrong in the lower districts. Whispered rumors speak of illegal births, vanishing records, and a presence that doesn’t belong. As Cael descends, reality begins to fracture—and what he finds may challenge not just the law… but the nature of justice itself.

Deep in the desolate heights of the Akan ranges, a warrior of legend named by most as Kraken the Undefeated and his motley crew are sent to slay a monstrous terror threatening the region. But the expedition degenerates into a nightmare as his party is torn to shreds by horrors that defy nature and strategy. In the snare of horror’s merciless tide, Kraken is haunted by visions of the past and the future—visions that unravel a dreaded secret. Kraken, named Undefeated, must now face the truth of what he’s become and what it means to wield a power invoked through blood and sacrilege… When the illusions of grandeur fade and the truth is unraveled, even death may not be enough to redeem him.

In a city drowning in crime, corruption, and Ohadium—a deadly drug ruling the streets— Asher Erickson is just another enforcer collecting debts. He doesn’t care about right or wrong. He doesn’t care about the lives he takes. The job is simple: pay up, or pay in blood. But when a routine debt collection leads him to a desperate chemist—one who claims she can pay him far more than money—Asher finds himself caught in a game much bigger than he expected—a game involving the underground drug trade, corporate conspiracies, and a new drug that could change his fate forever Crime Thriller Cyberpunk Noir Anti-Hero Protagonist Underground Drug Trade Brutal Action & Violence Gangs & Conspiracies Morally Grey MC Dark & Gritty Gang War Criminal Empire

"Within the depths of the family's cage, where love and fear intertwine, buried secrets and relentless psychological struggles come to light. Aiden Reyes, the silent man burdened by his scars, seeks to confront his family's oppressive legacy and break free from the chains of the past that suffocate his present. But can he truly escape the cage, or will he remain a prisoner of inherited pain?"

"A killer’s past is never buried—it waits in the shadows, ready to strike." Ryan Drake was once a legend—a prodigy raised in a dynasty of assassins feared by the underworld. But he walked away, leaving behind the blood-soaked legacy that defined him. Yet, the past never stays dead. When a string of brutal murders shakes the foundations of a decaying city, each victim bears the unmistakable marks of a forbidden technique—Blood Code. And the only person capable of such execution is Ryan himself… or someone trained exactly like him. Hunted by a secret organization, haunted by sins he cannot outrun, and forced into an uneasy alliance with a relentless investigative journalist, Eleanor Cross, Ryan must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. But as the bodies pile up and old enemies resurface, a chilling realization sets in—his greatest enemy isn’t the syndicate hunting him, but the man who once made him who he is. And when the final truth is revealed, Ryan will face the deadliest question of all: Is he still the hunter… or has he already become the prey?

WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT: GORE, HORROR, LANGUAGE, SCENES OF INTENSE VIOLENCE. Cherish County is plagued by the mysterious disappearance of a young preteen, The summer heat makes the decay of the investigation feel all to real for Detectives Molly & Demmer. Can two small town detectives solve the mystery before more victims surface?

[WPC JULY 2025] All Chapters are FREE.... -------------------------------------------------- NULL was once a ghost in the system—an elite assassin and loyal soldier of The Circle, a shadowy organization known for handling the dirtiest work for the highest bidders. But loyalty means nothing in a world run by power, fear, and betrayal. Five years ago, NULL was double-crossed, left for dead,by the very people he once called brothers. Now, he's back—with a limp, a cold fire in his chest, and a list of five names engraved on his bullets. Each one tied to the betrayal. Each one marked for vengeance. -------------------------------------------------- This is my first novel, so you might notice some unpolished writing here and there. Please don’t judge the entire book by that. This is a fun project for me, and along the way, I’ve learned a lot. I’ll be applying all those lessons to my next book—so for now, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the story.

IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REWRITTEN. The theory of evolution is based on one simple concept. Survival of the fittest. The following knuckleheads just didn't fit. Based on the Spike TV show created by Thom Beers, 1000 Ways To Die takes you into the behind the scene of the craziest deaths ever died.

After an investigative operation where one of his coworkers is left dead and the other paralyzed, Rocco Anderson is hollowed out and stripped of his purpose. The only thing that keeps him alive is the death of his closest friend, Warren Elsher-- a case solved, yet buried. Warren’s death was barely investigated. Even when Rocco spends hours staring at the files, he finds nothing but vague answers to his multitude of questions. To find the truth about what happened to him, Rocco does what he’s good at: He hides. He becomes Ander, a sharp accountant who frequents the bar where Warren’s old friends worked. He takes part in Tristian Elsher’s life, taking Warren’s old role as his older brother. But the past can never be buried. His off-the-book investigation triggers a chain reaction-- mirroring Rocco’s own rage, Tristian commits a desperate act that binds them in a secret. Meanwhile, Rocco’s digging uncovers not a lone killer, but a police cover-up that leads to the highest levels of his own department. Now, the man hunting a murder must also escape being hunted by his own institution before they realize what he knows. He becomes a corrupted and violent man, no better than those he once hated. It’s only a matter of time before someone else dies. Whose hand will slip first? Rocco’s? Or the broken system?

Revenge Looks Good On Her — A Seductive Thriller of Secrets, Power, and Slow-Burn Obsession She died once. Now she’s back — not for justice, but revenge. After her family's empire is destroyed and her body thrown from a rooftop, Wáng Shuǒrán vanishes from the world. Years later, she resurfaces as Miss Red: seductive, dangerous, and unrecognizable. Her mission? Infiltrate the empire of Jiǎn Zhìhéng — the powerful syndicate leader who ruined her life — and destroy him from the inside. But she didn’t count on Lín Yàonán. Jian’s right-hand man. Emotionless. Untouchable. Except... he’s not who he seems. And his eyes? They’ve seen her before. He’s undercover. She’s out for blood. They were never supposed to collide. But one desperate kiss ignites a chain reaction of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden tension. > He’s sworn to bring her in. She’s planning to bring him down. Falling in love? Not part of the plan. Content Advisory: This series contains mature themes, explicit scenes, and emotionally intense relationships. Recommended for readers 17+. Expect: dark romance, morally gray characters, steamy tension, and psychological warfare.

Arasaka’s brightest student receives a braindance-coded invite to Night City’s secret economy. Stamps. Chairs. Doors with rules. Hanako calls it orientation. The street calls it survival. Night City Requiem is a sleek cyber-noir about access, etiquette, and the price of being seen.

She wakes up to a ceiling. The smell of earth and wood, the sounds of nature, and the comfort of a bed. And to a color she had never seen before. Not to nothing... She isn't supposed to be alive. "What..." (This novel is very confused on whether it is a fantasy, or a sci-fi... But it sure does love film noir and it's sub genres.) ♤

It always begins when the moon shifts just slightly wrong, like it’s watching, and you’re not sure when it started. That’s the thing about the Ninth Hour, or the Black Hour It never asks permission. It just opens. And something steps through.

Sixty-year old 'James Jamesson,' was offered a job. A simple, normal driving job for a wealthy girl. Unfortunately, James Jamesson forgot to account that the girl was one of the most wanted target in all of Japan. His job had another mission, to protect the girl at all costs, though, in the night, there was one more thing about the girl that needed his service; Killing people. (inspired by Candy & Cigarettes and Rodjiura Banchi) -I hate AI covers, but this will be it for now until I get to drawing the cover-