Controlling

Stollen and Lyra were never meant to survive. After their ship is destroyed in deep space, the two astronauts crash onto a mysterious world called Hearth — a planet that is not what it seems. The inhabitants are tiny, the land is wrong, the sky is artificial, and giants like them have arrived here before… only to vanish without a trace. As they struggle to rebuild a ship and escape, they uncover a civilization divided by fear, faith, and hidden power. Seven continents. Seven elders. Ancient lies. Vanishing giants. And a secret buried deep inside the very structure of the world. Trapped between hostile empires, false gods, and a planet that behaves like a machine, Stollen and Lyra must choose: escape Hearth — or uncover the truth behind it. Because this world is not a planet. It is a system. And someone is controlling it.

It all began with a nightmare. Disappearances ensued. First, a girl working in a BPO. Next, a corporate employee. Third, a family of husband, wife and their young daughter. Different people. Different secrets. Different ways of death. But now it seems someone is controlling them. Does the dead really die or change worlds of different dimensions in space and time? What if we close our eyes one night and wake up in an alternate reality the next morning? The Mechanic is a pervert psychopath from parallel universe who likes to haunt and terrify it's victims in their dreams before killing them - thus spreading a chain of never-ending horror. It never forgives. It never forgets. It never dies. It lives forever to kill. There is just one way of stopping him unleash hell. No matter what happens, DON'T FALL ASLEEP.

They called him a refugee. A charity case. A worthless son-in-law. For three years, Alexander Petrov endured their mockery, their insults, their cruelty—all while his wife stood silent. The wealthy Summers family never knew the "helpless" man scrubbing their floors was Crown Prince of Valdoria, hiding in plain sight after a brutal coup destroyed his kingdom. But when his uncle's assassins infiltrate the family to seize the Circle of Crowns—an ancient shadow network controlling European politics—Alexander's carefully built cover begins to crack. His sister has been turned into a weapon programmed to kill him. His enemies are closing in. And the wife who never defended him is about to discover the truth.He's spent twelve years playing weak. Now it's time to show them what a cornered king can do. In a world where power is everything, how much of yourself do you sacrifice to reclaim a throne?

From the typical fantasy hero wielding a sword and shield to a cyberpunk warrior from a futuristic metropolis. From a vicious underworld monster to a literal messenger of God. Matthew Nash has complete control over who fights in his show. The possibilities are limitless. There's nothing special about him initially. He's just an average young man who enjoys professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Aside from watching them, he is obsessed with all types of management mode from those show's games. Handling the show budget or selecting fighters and wrestlers is more fascinating to him than controlling a character to beat opponents. After he was transmigrated to another realm, a foreign entity assigned him to put on a show that focused on the fighters from many worlds. He must be able to amuse the gods and their servants across the multiverse. What kind of spectacles will he put on? Can he beat other shows that already have big names?

Ethan Wilder has nothing—no money, no power, and no one who cares about him. Used, humiliated, and left behind by his ex-girlfriend, he feels like life has already beaten him. Then, in one reckless night, everything changes. After saving an old woman from thugs, he receives a jade necklace—a gift that makes him the leader of The Jade Society, a secret society controlling trillions of dollars and the world’s most powerful forces. In an instant, he goes from being stepped on to standing at the top. But power comes with enemies. The Obsidian Order, a ruthless rival society, wants him destroyed. As Ethan fights to keep his new empire from falling, he is surrounded by brilliant and powerful women, drawn to his strength and ambition. Once, the world ignored him. Now, it fears him. Ethan must prove he is worthy of the power he holds—because if he fails, he won’t just lose everything . . . he’ll lose his life.

When ex-CIA agent Ethan Cross wakes up to news that he’s the most wanted man in America, accused of assassinating a U.S. senator, he knows he’s been set up. On the run, he discovers that the killing is just one piece of a much larger puzzle—one involving a secret organization called The Dominion, which has infiltrated governments and corporations worldwide. Their weapon? The Sentinel Program, an AI-driven neural implant capable of controlling minds. With every law enforcement agency hunting him, Ethan’s only chance is to find Dr. Evelyn Carter, the neuroscientist who unknowingly helped build the program. But Evelyn is also a target—because she holds the final encryption key that could either activate or destroy the program. As Ethan and Evelyn navigate deadly betrayals, high-tech warfare, and shocking revelations, they realize they are not just fighting for their own lives, but for the future of free will itself. The clock is ticking. The Sentinel Program goes live in seven days. If they fail, the world will no longer belong to the people—but to the silent dominion that controls them.

In the dark and gritty urban landscape of Philadelphia, Sean Walker, a 15-year-old boy, finds himself thrust into a harrowing battle for his own fate. Unbeknownst to him, his future has been meticulously crafted and programmed by the shadowy forces of the Order of Babel. As he grapples with the crushing weight of destiny, Sean finds himself ensnared by the machinations of the Cataclysmic Order, a cult with a deep-seated vendetta against the group controlling his life. Haunted by the loss of his father and his mother’s deteriorating health, Sean’s only hope lies in winning a coveted scholarship to continue his education. But caught up in the battle between both Orders, breaking free and taking his destiny in his own hands becomes next to impossible. In a world of lies, treachery, and unyielding danger, Sean must summon all his strength and courage to, survive, take control of his own destiny and be birthed a new man. +++++ Please Note; Although edited, it was done via AI methods, and hence the descriptions and context might be changed by the AI at varying times. The fully edited version is en route. +++++

In the neon-drenched streets of modern-day Tokyo, a hidden world of supernatural creatures and ancient magic lurks just beneath the surface. For 25-year-old Kaito Yamato, a powerful Kami with a troubled past, this world is all too familiar. When the Yokai's Eye, a powerful artifact controlling the city's supernatural creatures, is stolen, Kaito is drawn into a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and supernatural beings. With the help of Akane Katsuragi, a young and talented onmyodo, Kaito must navigate the treacherous landscape of Tokyo's underworld, confronting rogue Kami, yakuza, and malevolent yokai along the way. As Kaito delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his own demons and harness his divine powers in order to survive. But with the fate of Tokyo hanging in the balance, can Kaito overcome his past and save the city from the forces of darkness? "The Yokai's Eye" is a heart-pumping urban fantasy adventure that combines elements of Japanese mythology and folklore with a gritty, modern-day setting. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and breakneck pacing, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of "The Dresden Files," "The Mortal Instruments," and "Japanese mythology."

They called him worthless. He controlled the world. For three years, Dante endured hell as the despised son-in-law—while secretly operating as the Phantom, the UNDERWORLD KING who bent nations to his will. He only stayed because he owed her dead father everything. But Leonard Hayes left behind more than gratitude. He left the Archive—the only weapon powerful enough to rule, control and destroy the world. Only Dante can access it. Yet all the underworld criminals want it. Now four armies hunt him. The city offers millions of dollars just for his head. His ex-wife won't let him off the hook, constantly planning to murder his wife even though she's her half-sister. And The Architects—a secret society controlling world events for decades—want him dead or enslaved. Multiple strong enemies and one egoistic king that will never back down. The Phantom is done hiding. When he accesses the Archive, one choice remains: Save humanity—or rule it. ___________ In a world where everyone wants you dead, trust no one. Not even yourself.

“ Know this. You have to do what I ask of you. And don’t ask any questions. ” His voice drops a few octaves. Instinctively, I place my hands over his chest, feeling his beating heart under my palm. “ Just do as I say and everything will be fine. ” His eyes lower to my lips. “ Or else…”  The lingering threat triggers the rebel side of mine. “ Or else? ” “ Or else…” He lifts his gaze to my eyes and shoots me a very promising smirk. “ I will make you. " ******** ******** A wild night out with her two best friends, away from her controlling boyfriend was all Natalie Whitman planned on the ocassion of her 20th birthday, but it didn't turn out quite right. Because now, she was marked and claimed by a man she doesn't even know and her boyfriend of two years is pounding the door. Hide the truth or pretend to be not marked—That's her only choice but it doesn't prove out to be easy when the Alpha who marked her comes barging in her life and it becomes impossible for her to ignore him.