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Beneath a black sun that bleeds light into a sky without end, the Void gave birth to something it was never meant to create. Azael Voidborn—a being born of nothing, shaped by chaos, and destined to command it. From the moment his eyes opened, the world itself bent in fear. He feels no love. No pity. Only the quiet certainty that all things must kneel. In a realm of hundreds of races, from gods and demons to spirits of smoke and stone, Azael rises through endless conflict—each battle a step toward his single, merciless goal: to rule over all creation and ascend as the god of gods. Yet power births contradiction. Amid the blood, betrayal, and shattered heavens, he discovers a feeling he cannot crush—love. Three women, bound to his destiny, threaten to turn his cold ambition into something dangerous: desire, longing… weakness. As kingdoms fall and cosmic horrors stir in the dark between worlds, the boy born of the Void must decide what kind of god he will become— a tyrant who devours all light, or the shadow that gives it meaning. ⸻ Tags: Dark Fantasy • Romance • Anti-Hero • Gods & Demons • Fast-Paced Action • Gritty Worldbuilding • Power Ascension

Who knows how it all ends? that is a question these two love birds asked themselves fo ages till now, they were committed to each other and bound strongly by oaths they both took and vowed strongly to be by each other's side no matter what.

Acquiring actual skills, interests and ideals... Is a hard task! How can you make sure, that everything you do is not an absolute waste of time, leading to less than nothing? Therefore, the main character of the story, the man affectionally called 'Nista' a name that, essentially, has no meaning, and "No meaning" is not the meaning of it either, obligates himself to nothing, aside from Visual novels! Reveling in his unemployed and severely uneducated life-style, refusing to go outside due to its dangers, the comfort of his life is challenged: unless poor Nista finds an actual job, his parents are going to stop sending him all the needed funds to slack away! So, o great' hero Nista... Can you depart on an adventure so dangerous, to seize the roots of a profession!?

After moving from Detroit to a new life in Manhattan under the care of a family friend, seventeen-year-old Yohan finds himself restless and struggling to let go of his past. His search for a quiet place to smoke leads him into a dimly lit park, where his solitary night is interrupted by five local youths intent on intimidation. Rather than backing down, Yohan meets their threats with a chillingly calm defiance, setting the stage for a grit-testing confrontation that will define his survival in the city's unforgiving social hierarchy.

When a fast‑moving viral outbreak turns ordinary people into raging flesh-eating creatures in a store parking lot, eleven-year-old Isabella and her seven-year-old brother Mateo end up trapped in their family minivan after watching their mother die horribly in front of them. With the infected outside, no van keys, and almost no supplies, they’re left with an impossible choice: slowly starve in the van, die of hypothermia, or risk everything to reach the keys lying near their mother’s corpse. But the monsters outside aren't the only things tormenting Isabella. She is haunted by her memories of every harsh word she threw at her mother and every time she was mean to her little brother. Now, to keep Mateo alive, she is forced to use the very lessons her mother tried to teach her: discipline, patience, and selflessness. Lessons Isabella ignored when her mother was alive, and which now serve as a bitter, daily reminder of what she lost. What to expect: ⸭  Claustrophobic Survival: The van is their shelter, their prison, and their whole world. Every decision, such as when to move, when to stay, when to open a door, can kill them.  ⸭  The Weight of Guilt: This isn't just about surviving zombies; it's about surviving yourself. Isabella’s character arc is defined by the regret of being a "brat" when life was normal, and the painful realization that her mother was right all along.  ⸭  Child POV, Adult Stakes: The main characters are kids with no superpowers. Their fears are real, and they have to grow up fast, navigating a world that punishes every mistake.  ⸭  Psychology over Power Fantasy: Hypothermia, hunger, and fear hit harder than jump scares. There is no leveling up, no system, and no upgrade screen coming to save anyone. Notes: ⸭ Plot lines and different events were brainstormed and developed by me, my wife, and my two kids ⸭  Cover art and any chapter art were generated with Galaxy.AI and edited in Canva

El 1 de diciembre de 2022 el jurado del Concurso Nacional de Cuento "Hubert Lanssiers 2022", compuesto por los escritores Miluska Benavides, Leslie Guevara, Alejandro Neyra, Gustavo Rodríguez y Miguel Ruíz Effio, se reunió para elegir a los ganadores y menciones honrosas de dicho concurso. Se recibieron 151 relatos a nivel nacional, y se contó con un comité lector integrado por 80 voluntarios designados por Machucabotons Escuela de Escritura, para la lectura y preelección. Hecha la apertura de los sobres, la relación de ganadores quedó establecida de esta forma: Primer premio "Camel - Pulp" por Ostracista Seudónimo de EDWIN WALTER TOVAR CHUMPITAZ Segundo premio "Los cobardes no van al cielo" por Aaron Champi Seudónimo de EDWIN WALTER TOVAR CHUMPITAZ Se hace notar que es la primera vez en la historia del concurso que un participante recibe en simultáneo el primer y segundo premio. El jurado interpreta este hecho como un testimonio de talento literario y felicita el autor.

In 1945, near the end of World War II, an idealistic Golden Age superhero willingly sacrificed his life to stop the Wunderwaffe, a terrible weapon created by the Nazis. He was a few days short of his eighteenth birthday, yet he died with a smile, knowing his sacrifice would lead to a brighter future. However, he didn't actually die but fell into a long coma, waking up seventy-eight years after his supposed death, in a world he barely recognized. He didn't understand the new world but was still determined to be a hero and use his powers to save others.

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Reflecting on the essence of things, rising questions awakening of the mind.

women who are too smart will not be able to find a good husband... julie scoffed as she faced sophia if that's so I'd rather be single, sophia said as she walked away sophia is a young girl with big dreams and an active imagination, being raised in a society where there's domestic violence she decides to be different and she made up her mind to succeed and show those who say as a woman there're certain things you can't do. but making this decision will cost a lot. There's a lot about herself that she's yet to know. will she be able to find love just like she always imagine and how will she deal with the secrets she finds about herself. find out........ ...... hello welcome! it's my first novel and also my first time writing so.... #fighting there will be love In the end but it's gonna be a little bit slow... it's about sophia and her personal and physical growth. she's gonna grow as a person, so the story is gonna be focused on her most of the time. anyway enjoy... and lemme know what you think about it