Tragedy

In the gritty urban landscape of a New Port Metropolis, Detective Jake Adams finds himself entangled in a relentless investigation following a brutal murder. What initially seems like a routine case soon plunges him into a dark labyrinth of sinister gangs and powerful mafias. As he delves deeper, shocking revelations surface: assassins who have transcended death, walking as undead enforcers in a malevolent conspiracy. With bodies piling up and chaos gripping the city, Jake must confront not only the shadows lurking within the criminal underworld but also the haunting ghosts of his own past. In this gripping novel, a heart-pounding quest unfolds, entwining elements of romance, pulse-pounding thrills, and high-octane action. Throughout this treacherous journey, the boundaries between life and death blur, testing Jake's resolve and forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances in a desperate battle against forces determined to devour everything he holds dear. As the stakes escalate, can he endure until the very end, or will the dark forces consume him, leaving the city's fate hanging in the balance?

In a world ravaged by the malevolent touch of the God of Demons, Mazoku, a planet teeters on the precipice of annihilation. The once-solid barriers between the human realm and the dreaded demon realm lie shattered, plunging the world into chaos. Nature's laws have become twisted, and an unending war rages among the four kingdoms since time immemorial. The undeniable truth emerges— the world is hurtling towards its demise. Yet, amidst the relentless torment wrought by a colossal sword forged by the very hands of the God of Demons, a faint glimmer of hope persists. This formidable weapon, driven into the heart of the planet, paradoxically presents a solitary chance for salvation. Once every three millennia, the Night of Fate descends, shrouding the land in an otherworldly aura. Those who find themselves slumbering beside the accursed sword on this fateful night are transported to a realm unknown—the "World's Fury Realm." Within this enigmatic domain, these chosen souls are burdened with a profound quest: to undertake a series of arduous missions, each with the potential to mend the shattered world. Success bears a promise as poignant as it is uplifting—those hailing from the human realm will be whisked back, their planet’s wounds finally sutured. A glimmer of hope beckons, for a path to restoration is laid before them. However, the road to redemption is fraught with peril, as failure yields a fate far bleaker than one could fathom. Those unable to rise to the challenge find themselves imprisoned within the very realm they sought to conquer—the World’s Fury Realm. In this desolate expanse, destruction and agony reign supreme, unending torment that only death can bring respite from.

"There are two types of people in the world after going to hell, the ones who will do anything to protect others so that they don't go through the same pain as them and the other who will do anything to let the world know about their pain, the former is called a hero and the latter is called a villain and I shall be a Villain"- Zhan

❝ Things are only as beautiful as you make them, Eleanor. Including murder. ❞ It’s the opening night of Cosima Memphis’s production of Romeo and Juliet and all is going smoothly – that is until the climactic death scene. Romeo takes a big gulp of the poison to be with his lover, except it really is poison and Archer, who plays Romeo, is now dead. Eleanor Monet, in charge of props, is the first suspect but soon the suspicion around her turns to worry as it seems she’s the next target. Heath Albion, an aspiring writer, is dying for a mystery to solve at his new school. When he sees Eleanor sneaking around at night he thinks he’s finally found something worth writing about. After discovering Eleanor’s ability to see visions of the past, Heath decides that they’re the perfect pair to solve the mystery. With threatening notes, a quiet library and poison disguised as props; somebody in the school is blurring the lines between theatre and reality and the fast friends are about to discover that there’s more to boarding school than just silly rumours.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to save a loved one on their deathbed. All they had to do was complete a series of games and prioritize their loved ones on a Donor list. But the games were not as simple or innocent as they had imagined, and they soon discovered that a lot of blood had to be sacrificed in order to secure that spot. Will they continue to play for the sake of their loved ones, or will they give up and face the consequences?

There was an accident that made a widow have to lose her life. The widow was named Marni. And after her death, she terrorized her village. At first no one thought that the terror came from Marni. However, an 18-year-old teenager named Thomas makes a conclusion that the terror has something to do with Marni's disappearance. That's why he planned to solve that problem. His struggle to unravel the mystery never ends. Until finally, he got many clues that the ghost was really the incarnation of Marni. But, not long after, sad news had to come to him. Where his father died suddenly. It also made him temporarily stop the mission. A few days later, a corpse was found buried in the ground. From the bracelet she was wearing, it clearly showed that the corpse was Marni. Thomas thought that Marni would no longer haunt his village. But the estimate was wrong. Every night there are still disturbances from the ghost. He did the investigation again. And at the end, he gets a hint from a letter written by his father before he died. That it was his father who had accidentally bumped into Marni and buried her in that place. Because of that he also conveyed an apology from his father to Marni. But somehow, it did not make the terror disappear. A few days later, a villager was found horribly dead. A few days later, another person was also found dead in almost the same condition. It was later discovered that the two people who died horribly were people who had acted pervertedly to Marni. Marni, who finds out that she is pregnant, decides to commit suicide. However, before that happened, she was killed by a car driven by his father Thomas.

Good things come to those who wait. For Matt and Emmy Millar, the adage could not have come true at a better time. They’ve waited long enough. Snagging a deal on a property, the couple set out to build the house of their dreams. Designing it from the ground up, the couple sacrificed their time, savings, and most of their income for the foreseeable future to see the plan through. When the day finally came, the Millars, together with their two daughters – Gina and Jean, eagerly moved in to their brand-new house. All’s well that ends well. For the Millars, this was not the end. It was only the beginning. After holding a housewarming party, Matt and Emmy swelled with pride, with a sense of accomplishment. The house was a testament to how good they were together. A validation of all the hard choices they had to make to provide a better life for their children. This was the first, significant step. A true beginning. It was only the beginning of something else too. Warning: The book contains foul language, graphic sexual depictions, sexual innuendos, and graphic depictions of violence. Not for the faint of heart.

In a world of wars and betrayals, a world of racism and injustice, a world that applies the law of the jungle, a world ruled by force, only the strong write history. Religions and beliefs multiplied, and there were many gods, each sect believes in the god it deems powerful. The strong been worshiped and the weak waits for someone to protect him ,All this has produced for us one belief that has become one of the pillars in all religions. Most religions adopt the idea of ​​the "Savior", which claims in short that the world will remain full of evil and corruption until the appearance of the "Savior" who will fill the earth with justice and equity... Perhaps our problem on this earth is that most people are waiting for someone to come to fix their societies, instead of doing it. This is the story of the man who came from the western land and became the "Savior" only to destroy this belief. The man who thirsts for power reached its highest levels, and there he found the absolute truth behind what is called good and evil. How did he transform from a hero and king looking for justice to a man thirsting for power and revenge, from an innocent man to a man who might stain his fists with the blood of the gods if necessary, from a weak man to a man who rules the heavens and what is below.

Eldric, an ordinary man with a love for heroic tales, is about to embark on an extraordinary journey. After receiving a much-anticipated game called Great Hero Online (GHO) from his friend Rylan, he eagerly dives into a virtual world of adventure. But what begins as an exciting escape soon turns into a nightmare when Eldric finds himself trapped in the game, unable to log out. The world of GHO is real, and Eldric's new identity as a hero named Dyne comes with unexpected dangers. As monsters, treacherous landscapes, and powerful forces challenge their every move, Eldric and Rylan must navigate this perilous world together. But their greatest battle isn't just against the creatures that roam the land—it's against time itself, as they struggle to find a way back to their rightful world. The price of survival? Sacrifice, heartbreak, and a will to never give up. In this thrilling tale of courage and resilience, Eldric's journey is one of self-discovery, where the line between heroism and humanity is tested at every turn. Will they ever make it back home, or will the world of GHO claim them forever?

At 30, Ivo Brizzi already holds the title of Young Genius Doctor. However, his intelligence became the target of several mafia groups. Ivo's life was threatened; all his family members were slaughtered in front of his own eyes just because he refused a crazy offer. Luckily, the leader of Black Dragon saved him. After the day of the massacre, Ivo's life changed. He was born with a new name, Black Lion, given to him by his savior.