by LiNa_Author
One last glance at him, one last glance at the penthouse suite, and then I was a minuscule creature below the grand marble arch entrance of the penthouse suite; the residence of the wealthy in the suburbs. Then I took a few steps further to the boulevard ahead of me. I dared not turn back for I might just change my mind and run back to his suite; knocking like crazy on his door, begging him to let me in.The breeze became more volatile the further I left the boulevard. I walked towards the coastl…
by Yonatan_Fuxum
A body washes up on the deserted coastline of American's most exclusive holiday retreat. But it's no open-and -shut case of suicide. The death of Mike McAra is just the first piece of the jigsaw in an extraordinary plot that will shake the very foundations of international security.
by Yuna_Evans
[Backrooms] + [Cunning Survival] + [Exploration] + [Uncharted Levels] + [Plot-Driven] + [No Plot Armor]--- The air hums with the static of flickering yellow lights. Damp carpets reek of mildew underfoot. Walls stretch endlessly in a maddening monotony of sickly beige—a prison of decaying déjà vu. This is the Backrooms. If you’re reckless enough to clip through reality in the wrong places, you’ll end up here. Pray you never hear something shuffling nearby—because if you do, pray it didn’t hear…
by TheSadman
Raka Wright had just turned 18, it was supposed to be a joyous day. Filled with joy and laughter, instead, the sky split into two.They called it The Merger. That day, a second sun bled through the clouds and stitched the fantasy realm of Arche to Earth. Skyscrapers swallowed by mountains, coastlines vanished in fire, and entire countries burned to ashes. A silver-tongued deity dangled salvation before Raka’s family, then dropped them to their deaths. Where other survivors stretched trembling han…
by Chen_Zephyr
There are voices the human mind was never meant to hear.And yet, they are being heard.Across cities, coastlines, and forgotten towns, scattered individuals begin to report the same symptoms: strange echoes in silence, dreams soaked in seawater, and the overwhelming sensation that something is listening back. Most dismiss them as delusions. Some vanish without a trace. A few leave behind fragments—journals, audio logs, or last words—filed away in obscure archives, waiting for someone to piece the…
by Beast_Boyy
An aberration fused to England’s coastline, Holyland is not a place but a wound—a cyst where the universe’s first drafts of reality fester. Its founding in 1137 AD by the Order of the Ocular Void (medieval astrologers who bargained with the Eschaton—a starless black sphere older than time) rendered it a membranous threshold. Here, the Law of Ambivalent Causality reigns: every action births contradictory consequences___________________________________Author's note:This story is heavily inspired b…
by riri_shizu
Pontus has struck without warning, again. The Third Pontic-Inazuman War has ignited, shattering the fragile peace between the two seafaring nations. As fleets clash under crimson skies, Admiral Sangonomiya Kokomi of Inazuma must lead her armada against the cunning and relentless Pontic garrison.In a theater of war spanning uncharted waters and treacherous coastlines, loyalties are tested, alliances are forged, and betrayal lurks in the depths. With the fate of her nation hanging by a thread, Kok…
by Lazaro_Martin
In a cosmos stitched together by war, wonder, and ancient power, lies the world of SAMBALETA—a sprawling realm divided into seven continents, each ruled by a formidable king or queen. These sovereigns are more than monarchs; they are symbols of ideology, power, and destiny, each shaping their land with unmatched might, cunning, or mystery.From the frostbitten coastlines where the Queen of the Red Lips commands a tribe of lethal archers, to the burning sands of Zyrion, where King Siro Al'Vahir re…
by ELeena
As soon as I started pulling his arms to take him to my favourite place along the coastline it electricity seemed to pass through my skin."Shit I'm sorry I am again being over-friendly", I muttered out in a voice was laced with guilt"Hey it's ok, See we are not in the office and even if we are we can always be friends right?", he said thrusting out his hand for a handshake"Friends right that sounds good", I shook his hand with a grin on my face and the electricity was back as soon as our hands t…
by Sipho_228
When Ethan’s family relocates from the serene suburbs of Potomac to the breathtaking shores of Camps Bay, Cape Town, he expects a culture shock—but not a heartshock. As he navigates the hallways of his new school and the challenges of fitting in, he finds himself drawn to two polar opposites: Damian, the charming and ambitious grade-twelve heartthrob, and Nathan, the mysterious and brooding older brother fresh out of prison.Torn between two loves and two worlds, Ethan must confront his own desir…
by IridescentSphere
[System Notification]Congratulations! You have discovered the Trial Gate of Izanagi.Do you wish to enter and face the trial?Warning: This trial is dangerous and may result in death.[Yes] | [No]Seventeen-year-old Akira Kageyama barely had time to process the blue screen flashing before his eyes as he stared at the massive, ornate door that had inexplicably appeared in the middle of Ueno Park. Moments earlier, he had been rushing to school, his mind preoccupied with upcoming exams, but the sudden …
by MultiGunner
Seventeen years following the ravages of a war that created three bitter generations, a fragile peace dithers at the brink. Like a woven cloth, a web of alliances, treaties, and secrets uphold the delicate balance between two great powers:The ancient empire of the Elemeri, whose outstretched arms guard jealously the coastline of the known world. And the Holy See, an amalgamation of squabbling fiefdoms, duchies and papal lands in whose chaotic existence answers to no one ruler, save a single unca…
by Ghosthunter12
250 years ago, Kaiju started to appear from the coastline in Sector Zero and made their way through the city. Causing mass destruction and chaos. Humanity created highly advanced giant robots called NOMADS, to be used as a special defence against the Kaiju. Meet D'Angelo Claymore D. Walker, a 15 years old African from Sector Zero, a protected area against the Kaiju. Allowing citizens to live their lives as normal. She plans to become a cadet and join AXEL HQ as a NOMAD pilot. But as she grows u…
by kiran_imam
On the shores of Manora Beach karachi, Saira and Aasiya find themselves intertwined in the rhythms of the sea—one mesmerized by its endless wonders, the other bound by a past that keeps her distant. Raised by a navy captain, Saira grew up listening to tales of the ocean, but a near-drowning incident in childhood left her wary of its embrace. Aasiya, in contrast, finds peace in the rolling waves, dancing with the tide as if the sea itself sings for her.A story of two girls , their friendhip, the…
by Lynneage
In the years following the Cataclysm, the world had become unrecognizable. The event that tore through the fabric of society, eradicating one-fifth of the global population, had left a scar so profound that the remnants of humanity could only gaze upon the new Earth with awe and horror. The planet expanded, continents drifted and reshaped like pieces of a colossal puzzle thrown asunder, and from the ocean's depths, new lands rose, teeming with unforeseen dangers and mysteries.The Cataclysm had u…
by McTripp
1 million people are "Rescued" from their death after WW3 and their souls are forced to acquiest to the whims of the sick being known to all as God. They are thrown into a world unlike that of which they came at behest of Chaos, a world of magic and wonder. But. They are not here to enjoy this new world, nor meet its people or exchange in culture. They were sent to reek havoc. Dungeons: A place in which the mana of the world is highly concentrated. A spawning grounds of monsters and madness. Tre…
by Unknown_Writer_Me
In the final days of the old world, the skies glowed with a fierce crimson glow, It began subtly at first—a series of inexplicable events dismissed as anomalies. Reports of entire flocks of birds falling from the sky, rivers running dry overnight, and strange, unsettling whispers carried on the wind.Governments convened emergency summits, scientists toiled in underground labs, and religious leaders prophesied the end times. Yet, amidst the chaos, few truly comprehended the magnitude of what was …
by Abdinasir_Iise
Somalia,[a] officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti[12] to the Northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland.[13] Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands.[2] Hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall.[14] Somalia has an estimated popul…
by ScarletSeraphim
In the enchanting world of "Captured Hearts: A Tale of Love and Destiny," two souls destined for each other find their lives intertwined against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town named Serendipity Cove. Set in the late 19th century, this epic romance takes us on a journey through the complexities of fate, love, and the choices that shape our destinies.At the heart of the story are Evelyn Ashcroft, a spirited young woman with a passion for painting, and Charles Sterling, a brooding yet b…
by Tse_Princely_9689
in the year 1925, an event unlike any other forever changed the course of human history. A celestial phenomenon, known as The Gates, brought destruction and rebirth to the Earth. What began as a mesmerizing meteor shower turned into a cataclysmic force, reshaping the planet’s very landscape. Cities crumbled, oceans swallowed coastlines, and the sky itself seemed to burn with the fury of the gods.From the ashes of this apocalyptic event, strange portals—The Gates—appeared across the world. These …