cryptic stories

Beneath the undercurrents of the modern metropolis, a silent game of power is unfolding. Li Chuan, a data analyst and intelligence consultant, stumbles upon unusual financial transactions linked to the death of Wei Xingzhi, chairman of Hengtai Group. However, as he delves deeper, he realizes this is no ordinary financial crime—it is a vast conspiracy intertwined with power, money, and control. Meanwhile, key witness Zhao Qiming mysteriously disappears after submitting his testimony to the police, and all related records are erased. A mysterious man, Cheng Mo, approaches Li Chuan, proposing an alliance to uncover the truth. Yet, with every step forward, more people vanish, more bodies appear, and more warnings emerge. In a world built on deception, information is both the key to the truth and the deadliest weapon. As you analyze the data, beware—something unknown may already be watching you from the shadows... —This is a story of lies, betrayal, and the battle of intellect. The truth is never simple, nor is it ever safe.

"Light is easy to love, but darkness is a truth which everyone hides" Amber doesn't celebrate birthdays but what happens when she's forced to, on her 22nd birthday, what may go wrong. Everything goes wrong. What happens if she ended up in another world, hmm, or another time dimension. What did she do? Will she end up saving herself but what did she even do? Who is behind all this sorcery?

Lady of Earth. Man of Mars. Two souls separated by the voids of space... ...connected in one instance-in one accident. Luna only knew the white walls surrounding her ever since she was institutionalized by an organization that keeps the Ill. Qirk only knew the weight of being the adopted son of the chief. But their lives seemingly turned around when they had their Awakening-the rise to power-both at the same time. Now frantic about their newfound powers and a voice that kept on echoing on their heads, they march on to unravel the secrets of their origin and fate had tied two unlikely souls together. Bonds are formed and friendships will crumble. Secrets are unravelled and more answers will be hidden.

SEASON 1 OVER!!! In a world devoured by a sinister virus, Arin's family battles the undead for survival. When they encounter Alex Mercer, a former mafia enforcer turned expert zombie slayer, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. As secrets unfold and alliances are tested, they must confront not only the relentless undead but also the shadows of a criminal underworld. In this gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and redemption, can Arin and her family navigate the apocalypse and emerge into a new dawn, or will darkness consume them all?

"Though I’ve only just awakened, even I can see how twisted this world is. No question I have can be asked, no sound I make will ever be answered. Mother, why did you give life to me? Why did you create me? Tell me, Mother!" A silent plea echoed within a closed mind, but no one heard it, no one ever would. Bitter and relentless, thoughts churned. An accursed existence loathed his voiceless screams, for they carried no weight; only the wind caught them, dragging them up to the sky. Before the darkness of his thoughts could consume him, a child's voice rang out ahead. "Let’s go. We still have so much to explore!" The words were bright and cheerful—an innocent sharp contrast to his own unspoken despair.

Fake faces Fake identities and Fake love Social media is a big influence for all of the new generation. In this fake world, Caily hides there from reality. Having strict parents is a problem to her. She couldn't go outside to make new friends or even hangout with her classmates. But one day, she discovered something that will change her teenage life. [ picture from Pinterest • manhwa unknown • picture credits to the owner of the background image ]

Two murders each one 48 hours after a coded letter is received. When Lieutenant Jack Head receives a 3rd letter he soon learns that having a 3rd victim on his conscience is the least of his worries New York Homicide Lieutenant Jack Head received a mysterious coded letter in the post, the 3rd of its type, He knows he has 48 hours to break the cipher, or just like the previous two letters, there will be a third murder victim on his conscience. But Jack quickly learns that victim number three will be the least of his problems

Salem wants nothing more than to live a normal life, but that gets harder when his childhood friend starts housing cryptics. That added to the dreams he's been having creates a recipe for disaster. Can he find a way to help these cryptics? Or is he doomed to be on the run from scientists for the rest of his life?

50 rooms. 50 experiments. Lila Hawthorne wakes up, drenched in sweat, in a mysterious room. Tasked by an elusive organization, she must escape the different rooms, each harboring experiments that never came to light. As the stakes intensify with every challenge, she realizes there's more than what meets the eye. With suspicious characters popping up, she doesn't know who to trust. With dangers lurking in each corner, the fine line between survival and catastrophe becomes blurred. How did she end up here? Who is the puppet master? What are they hiding? As the suspense heightens, the only certainty is the secrets they hide- Lila's lifeline in this perilous game where the ultimate question echoes: will she, against all odds, get out alive? The clock is ticking. (The novel will come after May 2024. The author is on pause!)

[Hidebound Older Man VS Two-Faced Heiress: Daddy-Type + Seductress + An Old House on Fire] Everyone in Aethelgard says, a man should marry a woman from the West Family. The eldest daughter of the West Family is gentle and virtuous, a sought-after prize in high society. On the eve of her engagement. Her fiancé cheated on her. Willow West, having played the good girl for so long, decides she's done pretending. Fueled by alcohol, she finds a handsome man. Just one wall away from the scumbag ex and his mistress. The next day, she wakes up to her world collapsing. She had slept with the circle's famous 'older man'—Aiden Pierce, her dear uncle's best friend. Her impression of Aiden Pierce wasn't very good. Years ago, when she was having her first romance, she had tried to sneak a kiss with her young boyfriend, only for Aiden Pierce to report her to her uncle before their lips could even meet. The Aiden Pierce of today is even more dull—celibate and restrained, with everyone from his secretary to his assistant being male, and zero romantic scandals to his name. He's nothing short of a hidebound traditionalist! Willow West wants to escape. Aiden Pierce's well-defined hand grips her chin. "Miss West, a man's virtue is still virtue. You must take responsibility for me." * Aiden Pierce, who had practiced self-restraint for thirty years, was captured by Willow West—a woman gentle and demure in public, yet passionate and daring in private. Everyone thought Willow West was a good girl. Only Aiden Pierce knew that behind closed doors, the young woman not only smoked and drank but was also a cool, badass biker. * The assistant has recently noticed a change in the workaholic President Pierce. Not only is he hitting the gym three times a week, but his style has also shifted from uniform high-end suits to a different streetwear brand for every day of the week. His once stern and unsmiling face now frequently breaks into a smile. Even his eternally unchanged screensaver has been replaced. It's now a picture of a sexy, wavy-haired beauty in a black biker suit, holding a cigarette and sitting on a motorcycle!