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Synopsis: The Bastion of the Twelve ​The Bastion of the Twelve is a sweeping, serialized epic that explores the themes of absolute possessiveness, domestic survival, and the legacy of blood. Spanning over eighty-five years, the narrative follows the lives of Xuan and Ning, two souls who abandon the hollow prestige of the city and the "obsidian throne" to build a private, fortified dynasty atop a rugged mountain estate. ​The Core Conflict ​The novel is driven by the tension between the world they left behind—characterized by "rivals," "ghosts of the past," and "city filth"—and the rigid, self-sufficient reality they create. Xuan, a man of iron will and extreme devotion, acts as the architect and protector, while Ning, the emotional anchor, provides the "sabr" (patience) and grace required to endure decades of isolation. ​Narrative Arc ​The Foundation: The early chapters establish their retreat to the mountain, where Xuan meticulously replaces the fragility of modern life with "iron-reinforced" structures and "lead-weighted" stability. ​The Expansion: As the story progresses, the couple raises a son and a daughter—twins—who eventually bring their own partners and children into the fold. The mountain becomes a micro-civilization, featuring its own forge, weave-room, observatory, and library. ​The Late Years: By age eighty, Xuan and Ning witness the "Quadruple Quickening," as four women in the family (their daughter-in-law and granddaughters) become pregnant simultaneously. ​The Legacy: The novel culminates at age eighty-five with the arrival of six great-grandchildren—three sets of twins—mirroring the original twin birth of Xuan and Ning’s own children. ​Themes and Style ​The novel is written in a highly rhythmic, evocative style where every chapter consists of exactly 50 lines. It utilizes recurring motifs—the scent of salt, the sound of gulls, the "vibrating stone-ledge," and the "iron-reinforced" security of their home. ​The story concludes with Chapter 500, depicting an eighty-four-member family gathered on the highest terrace. It is a "very happy ending" that celebrates the total victory of private love over public ambition, proving that the only true kingdom is the one built through decades of shared labor and unyielding loyalty. ​The Guiding Principle: > "The misunderstanding that a 'king' in the city could offer a truer reign than this was a dead lie... They were the masters of the mountain, two souls who had traded the obsidian throne for the joy of life."

✨"I don't just want your death. I want your essence to scream my name through eternity's endless void."✨ Hey, cosmic rebels, dream weavers, and dark fantasy adventurers! It's Ruby here—your resident quantum alchemist of storytelling, back with a mind-bending update that’ll leave you questioning reality itself. What you once knew as "Enchanted Paths: Luxana's Rise to Empress" is evolving. The multiverse is shifting, the shadows are deepening, and Luxana’s journey has taken on a new form. Brace yourselves for the rebirth of her saga under the name: "The Veil of Obsidian Eclipse" This isn’t just a title change—it’s an invitation into a darker, more mysterious realm where magic collides with chaos and destiny dances on the edge of oblivion. Luxana isn’t just a character; she’s the shapeshifting goddess of a multiverse teeming with secrets, betrayal, and forbidden power. Why the change? Because this story deserves a title as enigmatic and powerful as the journey it holds. "The Veil of Obsidian Eclipse" embodies the essence of Luxana’s odyssey—a tale where shattered empires, forgotten histories, and cosmic forces intertwine to rewrite fate itself. But don’t worry—whether you’ve followed her path through Amazon or ventured into alternate realities on other platforms, Luxana remains your guide through dimensions unknown. The stories you love are still here, just wrapped in new shadows and mystery. What to Expect: 1. A dark fantasy odyssey that blends multiversal intrigue with mind-bending twists. 2. Characters who defy reality itself—each with secrets that will leave you breathless. 3. A story that doesn’t just entertain—it transforms your perception of destiny and power. Where to Join the Journey: 1. Tapas: Tag @Ruby_Keira_365 2. Reddit: Engage at u/WesternGeneral6007 3. Novel Updates: Find me as Ruby_Keira_365 4. Blogger Post: "The Veil of Obsidian Eclipse" blog Warning: Side effects may include spontaneous reality shifts, midnight reading marathons that warp time, and awakening latent superpowers. Proceed with caution—this isn’t just a book; it’s a cosmic metamorphosis! So buckle up, reality hackers! The veil is lifting, and Luxana’s story awaits beyond the eclipse. Are you ready to dive into the abyss? Your sanity may never recover... but oh, what a journey it will be! Let’s shatter the fabric of reality together—drop your thoughts, theories, and cosmic conspiracies below!

A dark new drug on the streets of Chicago threatens to overwhelm the city’s vampires and unleash chaos and carnage. Widespread use of ‘obsidian’ will turn the city into a bloodbath, and only two men can save the city before it’s too late -- Gideon, a vampire fighting to maintain the balance between good and evil, and Jesse Madding, his human assistant. When Gideon is unknowingly dosed by the drug, he attacks Jesse with all the pent-up desire he has for his best friend -- and changes everything between them.<br><br>While negotiating this strange new dynamic of desire, submission, bondage, and pain, they race to contain the violence threatening to destroy vampire and man alike. But can they find the source of this powerful drug before their own passion and growing emotions take them over completely?

WARNING: THIS MAY CONTAIN TRIGGERS, THIS WILL BE DARK AND TRAGIC IN DETAIL. THERE WILL BE DARK ROMANCE AS WELL The tragic start to Corvin's story born in slavery in the hellish pits of The Crucible a circular mine they goes deep into the earth. Follow his ascent from slavery and abuse, his path filled with tragedy, violence, moral rot, order and unyielding will. This is my first book and the cover is AI generated. To view generated images based on my descriptions please visit my IG specifically for this book and all future books. https://www.instagram.com/authoroftyranny?igsh=bDhoOW14dzN0OHQz

When Thalia is murdered by the man who owns her, she prays for a miracle—and wakes up a week earlier, bruised but alive. Desperate to change her fate, she seizes a chance to escape by entering a deadly Luna competition hosted by Alpha Prime Kade, a cold ruler who wants an heir, not a mate. But fate is not easily rewritten. Betrayed, imprisoned, and killed again, Thalia is resurrected by a horned demon who binds her soul in blood. Her second life is no longer her own—and her Mate turns out to be the very Alpha who never wanted her. Caught between a possessive tyrant, a cursed pregnancy, and a prophecy that could end the werewolf realm, Thalia must outwit kings, defy fate, and embrace a power she never knew she had.

Cherie Mitchell is a New Zealand-based author and writer with several published books to her name including The Obsidian Realm, The Cinder Chronicles, The Life Thief, Dorothea’s Advice for the Lovelorn, The House at Sailor’s Bay, and Turquoise Girl. She is the recipient of numerous writing awards and accolades, including a glass trophy for The House at Sailor’s Bay in the Litnet Small Towns, Big Stories Contest. She has attended numerous international writing conferences and she is poised to travel to London in March 2020 for the London Book Fair. Fifteen-year-old Taylor is an only child who she does not make friends easily. She spends most of her time with her best friend Amy and the two girls are as close as sisters are - which only makes it worse when Taylor catches Amy and Matthew, Taylor’s crush, together in the library. Taylor tells Amy that she will never speak to her again and she means it. Taylor retreats into herself, sure that she is destined for a lonely and friendless life. She begins to spend most of her time in her room with only her beloved books for company as she comes to grips with the fact she can never rely truly on anyone but herself. Until Geodhun the mountain dragon appears, that is. Taylor follows Geodhun through her wardrobe mirror and finds herself in the Obsidian Realm, a mystical land of great beauty and the beloved home of many mythical creatures. However, the creatures of the Realm are living in fear as the evil Fabula and her armies of bozdogs, helions, and maggarts slowly take over their world and plunge the land into darkness and sorrow. With Geodhun’s guidance, Taylor sets off for the Outpost of Illusions to meet the wizard Mistost. During her journey, Taylor is encouraged by Geodhun to follow her heart and rely on her intuition. She learns about trust, strength, and bravery, especially after returning to her own world to make up her friendship with Amy. Taylor and Amy step back into the Obsidian Realm where the girls work together, with the help of the friends Taylor has already made in the Realm, to release the land from its enchantment. After a series of adventures and challenges, all of which she manages to overcome, Taylor returns to her own world with a greater understanding of love, loss, relationships - and of the good and bad aspects of her own self.

"Power? I have enough of it to end a war before lunch and still make it back for a nap. The problem was never the power. The problem is that nothing has been interesting enough to use it on." ~~~ Alistair Eldenberg liked his life the way he liked his mornings — quiet, horizontal, and entirely free of other people's ambitions. War Sovereign. Archmage. Spiritwright. Three cultivation systems at near-mythical levels, achieved by a man who considers genuine effort a personal failing. The kingdom exiled him north and gave him a wife. She was supposed to be the villain of the story. She isn't what the rumors said. Hm. Interesting. ~~~

In the shadowy underbelly of the city, Lila Voss—a young woman utterly alone after tragedy claims her family—desperately seeks a loan to escape eviction and mounting debts. Her path leads her to Viktor Draven, a ruthless mafia kingpin whose empire is built on fear, violence, and unyielding control. What begins as a simple transaction spirals into a dangerous obsession when Viktor declares her his, refusing to let her go. As Lila is drawn into Viktor's world of opulent clubs, illicit deals, and deadly rivalries, their connection ignites with scorching intensity. His touches are possessive and punishing, awakening desires she never knew existed, even as his toxic dominance threatens to consume her. But Viktor harbors a secret: in Lila, he sees his soulmate, a light piercing his darkness, though he's too haunted by his past to fully release her. Amidst escalating threats from shadowy figures and brutal gang wars, Lila must navigate the fine line between surrender and survival. Is Viktor's claim love or a gilded cage? And as betrayals unfold, will their forbidden passion save them—or shatter everything? Obsidian Obsession is a dark mafia romance pulsing with erotic tension, heart-pounding suspense, and the intoxicating pull of a love that defies the odds.

[Ding! The 'Randomly Spend' Tycoon System is at your service.] On her way to work, Yun Zijin was bound by a system named 'Randomly Spend'. [Spending Task Completed. A 2x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Villa No. 1 at Xingyu Mansion. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] [Spending Task Completed. A 3x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Dingsi Building. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] ... Yun Zijin was dazzled by the system's rewards, only to be told that her wealthy parents had found her? That she's the true daughter of the Xia Family of Dijing? Being bound to the Tycoon System was exciting for Yun Zijin, but she refused to be part of any cliché wealthy family drama. The Xia Family of Dijing? Yun Zijin: Get lost! Don't even think about associating with me!

One day, a strange hand suddenly appeared inside Chi Wan’s interdimensional space. Its owner claimed to be living in the apocalypse—starving, desperate—and begged to trade anything he had for food. Chi Wan stared at the pile of Imperial Green jade, oversized diamonds, and dozens of kilograms of gold bars he offered… and fell into deep thought. …Wasn’t this a little too profitable? From then on, her connection to the apocalypse only grew stronger. The mysterious man—who turned out to be a powerful figure—used his Wood Ability to help her revive rare orchids, cultivate endangered plants, and even harvest zombie crystal cores for the country. As for Chi Wan? She only had three responsibilities: feed him, feed him, and keep feeding him. Somehow, without realizing it, a group of extraordinary men began to gather around her: A genius research scientist. An aloof, abstinent CEO. A cold and ruthless Soldier King… In front of Chi Wan, they were gentle, attentive, and impeccably polite—each trying to outshine the others. Behind her back? They were one step away from tearing each other apart. Meanwhile, on the other side of the spatial link… The so-called King of the Apocalypse clenched his teeth in silence as he listened to these men compete for her attention. As for Chi Wan? “I’m busy getting rich and supporting my family,” she said calmly. “A battle royale of suitors? I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Until one day— An absurdly handsome man appeared at the gates of her villa… carrying a sack filled with gold and jewels. “I’m here to marry into your family,” he declared. Chi Wan glanced at him, then at the newly connected wasteland world inside her space… …and once again fell into deep thought.