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When his daughter Aurora drowned seven months ago, Mateo Cross felt he lost her. Now his other daughter Ivy claims that something visits her bedroom precisely at 3:33 AM. The same thing that took her sister. Mateo finds a spiral inscribed on the wall behind Ivy's bedroom and hears of Ashwick Hollow, a haunted village that offers one child as A sacrifice every seven years, he realizes Aurora did not drown by accident. She was taken. And Ivy now comes next. Mateo has to enter the Veil, a nightmare world where 48 kidnapped souls are imprisoned and an ages-old monster, in order to rescue his daughter. The starving mother longs one more. The truth is, though, the further he descends seven layers of psychological purgatory: the only means to spare them all is to give up something much worse than his life. What would you do to save your child? Would you pay it if the cost was erasing yourself from their memory forever?

When Jace, a battle-hardened survivor, rescues Ana from the horrors lurking in Creek Falls, he believes he's just saving another life. But Ana is no ordinary girl. Her blood is the key to an ancient ritual that could unleash something far worse than the monsters already stalking the ruins. Hunted through the collapsing streets, haunted by voices that mimic innocence, and stalked by creatures that wear human faces, the two must forge an unbreakable bond to survive. As Ana learns the truth of why she was captured, and Jace faces the ghosts of his own past, one thing becomes clear: in Creek Falls, survival isn't mercy... it's war.

Marcus Carter has seen the worst in people. He was a mercenary who had been in a lot of wars and fought for causes he didn't believe in. He survived violence that would have killed most men. But after the fighting stopped, all he wanted was a quiet life, something like peace that he never thought he would have. But at home, peace is a luxury. When the criminal group that killed his team comes back, Marcus has to go back to a world of violence, corruption, and betrayal. He starts to take down the empire that ruined his life with his elite fighting skills and a ruthless desire for revenge. But revenge is just the start. Marcus learns that things aren't as simple as they seem as he gets more and more involved in the city's criminal underbelly. He never thought corruption would go this deep, and in the streets where loyalty is bought and sold, it's hard to tell who is a friend and who is an enemy. In a world where power is the only thing that matters, Marcus has to deal with dangerous alliances, shady people, and the harsh truth of the city. He learns that to stay alive in this harsh world, he has to follow rules that aren't very honorable as he builds his own empire. Marcus will learn that peace is not a place to go; it's a fight that never ends in the harsh city. Will he take over the empire and rule the underworld, or will the harsh reality of the city break him?

Asher Booker is that poor orphan with a not so smart brother. His wife's family deserted her because she married him. But he still had his fragile heart broken by his wife and was betrayed by his best friend. Everything came with consequences and lessons. No one would have thought so but he became the heir of an empire he knew nothing about but at a condition. No matter what, he's determined to repay what they did to him and make them go down on their knees.

Detective Adrian Cross, a man haunted by the mistakes of his past, is called to investigate a string of murders that seem to carry no connection. But as the trail deepens, he uncovers signs of a vast, unseen network pulling the city’s strings—one that has already destroyed countless lives, including his former partner’s. To unravel the conspiracy, Adrian is paired with Mara Vey, a brilliant yet enigmatic forensic analyst. Their partnership begins with suspicion and constant clashes, but slowly, their undeniable chemistry becomes a weapon against an enemy who always seems one step ahead. As the bodies stack higher and the danger tightens, Adrian and Mara are drawn into a game where every clue costs blood and every wrong move could mean death. Allies are scarce, betrayal is everywhere, and the mastermind behind the syndicate remains just out of reach until the final arc, when the truth threatens to break them both. Echoes in the Dark blends clever schemes, intense confrontations, and relentless twists into a suspense-filled journey where trust is scarce, and justice is anything but clean.

The world thought it was just conspiracy theories. Whispers about them. Rumors about shadows in the sky. Stories buried in the late-night news. Until this night—when their existence was confirmed. Now, fear spreads like wildfire. The U.S. President prepares to address the nation in a broadcast that will change history forever. For veteran Air Force pilot Mike Hamilton, it was supposed to be just another exhausting day—one failed mission, one narrow escape, one night of rest before returning to the skies. He had no interest in fairy tales, no patience for paranoia. Skepticism was in his blood. But when the base catastrophe alarm blares for the first time in his career, when tempers flare and trust shatters within his own squadron, Mike realizes something has shifted. Something is coming—something far greater than military protocol, false alarms, or even war. He doesn’t know it yet, but humanity is standing at the edge of its final chapter. And when the transmission goes live, there will be no turning back.

In the heart of a bustling city controlled by ruthless mafias, Hakimi, a devoted father, faces a series of tragedy that pushes him into the criminal underworld. Struggling to provide for his children after his wife's sudden death, Hakimi reluctantly joins his brother Tariq in illicit activities to make ends meet. As Hakimi moral compass wavers and tension rise within his family, a chain of events unfold, leading to betrayal, forbidden love, and violent confrontations

Five years ago, Dann Riddect left Eva Anderson—his newlywed wife—without warning, leaving behind a scandal that shattered her family's reputation. Accused of taking a $500,000 bribe from Eva's father, Dann vanished into the military, unaware that he had left behind a child. Now, Dann has returned. No longer the struggling dockworker, he’s a military hero with unimaginable power. While Dann is determined to right his wrongs and rekindle his relationship with Eva, the deep-seated resentment in Eva’s heart isn’t easily erased. Worse, the Anderson family still despises him, especially Jeremy, a man eager to take Dann’s place in Eva’s life. As secrets from the past unravel and the truth comes to light, can Eva forgive Dann and believe he didn’t abandon her for money? Or will the bitterness and pain of the past destroy their chance at rebuilding the family they never had?

This article mainly tells the story of the protagonist Ye Tianrui, who died and was reborn in an egg protected by a golden beast. After several attempts, Ye Tianrui successfully broke out of the egg. He found that his body structure was different from that of a human, with a pair of wings and a tail. Later, Ye Tianrui learned from the guardian beast that he was a human-dragon hybrid and inherited the blood and knowledge of both humans and dragons. The story takes place in a fantasy world where humans and dragons coexist. Ye Tianrui's birthplace is a mysterious egg protected by a golden beast. The background of the story is that Ye Tianrui was reborn as a human-dragon hybrid and must learn to adapt to his new identity and abilities. The climax of the story is Ye Tianrui's successful breaking out of the egg and discovering his true identity. The conflict in the story is Ye Tianrui's struggle to adapt to his new identity and abilities, as well as his relationship with the guardian beast and other creatures in the fantasy world. What attracts people about this story is its unique fantasy setting and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery. The scene description in the story is vivid, creating a rich and immersive fantasy world. The time background of the story is not specified, giving readers room for imagination.

In the aftermath of a crushing defeat, King Brothlander harbors a dangerous plan for revenge against the Bauthinians, who were instrumental in his downfall. Little does he know that a pair of Elerian envoys dispatched by King Waigni have uncovered his sinister plot. The envoys reveal King Waigni's proposition to aid King Lauihnio in defending his kingdom from the vengeful Brothlander. However, this assistance comes at a price—an alliance that would bring significant economic benefits to Eleria. Fearing the loss of his kingdom's sovereignty, King Lauihnio vehemently rejects the offer, vowing to protect his realm single-handedly, without relying on neighboring powers. Amidst the growing fear that looms over his kingdom, King Lauihnio makes a surprising decision: he releases his incarcerated uncle, Lord Mordian. Though the sorcerer possesses only a limited repertoire of spells, his legendary skill with a sword earned him the status of a war veteran. This unexpected move raises eyebrows, as Lord Mordian once plotted to usurp the throne during the early years of King Lauihnio's reign. Nevertheless, the uncle pledges his unwavering support to his nephew in these perilous times. As the story unfolds, the novel delves into a captivating tale of double male leads—King Lauihnio and Lord Mordian—both driven by their intertwined pasts and shared quest to ensure the safety of Bauthinia. Will they succeed in their audacious endeavor? The answer awaits within the pages of this gripping narrative.