stifling compulsion

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, a tale of mystery and supernatural intrigue unfolds at the University of Louisiana. "Compulsion" invites readers into a world where the lines between myth and reality blur, and ancient folklore shadows the modern day. The story begins with three university friends – Elise, the artistically gifted and curious; John, the charming and fitness-focused; and Annabelle, the adventurous and spirited traveler. Their routine campus life takes a dark turn following the mysterious arrival of Crimson Adler, a striking and enigmatic new student with an uncanny knowledge of folklore. As the friends delve into their Occult Folklore class, they find themselves drawn into a series of unexplained events that echo the chilling tales they study. The discovery of a local blood cult, the Midians Bloodborne of Orleans, and a haunted house with a sinister past propels them into an investigation that challenges their understanding of the world. Balancing their academic lives with their nocturnal investigation, the friends confront unsettling phenomena and disturbing revelations. Their journey is marred by internal tensions, as personal feelings and rivalries surface, especially when it becomes evident that each has a different and complicated connection with Crimson. As they edge closer to uncovering the truth behind the Midians and the haunted house, they grapple with the realization that some legends are rooted in reality. The death of a well-known student, rumored to be connected to the supernatural, heightens the stakes, leaving them to question who they can trust. "Compulsion" weaves a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of New Orleans' enchanting history. This story of friendship, mystery, and the supernatural explores the depths of curiosity and the dangers of obsession, culminating in a climax that threatens to change their lives forever. In a city where history and folklore intertwine, the group's pursuit of truth leads them to confront the darkest corners of both the city and themselves.

Stranded at an event after being dumped by her abusive boyfriend of 7 months, 20 year old Serendipity Payne meets the sexy, charming and hopelessly intriguing Clinton Blake. Shortly after this encounter, Sera's life seemingly starts falling into place. But looks can be deceiving, because underneath her seemingly perfect life, Sera is filled with pain and sadness from her past traumas in life. Sera thinks she is just postponing having to deal with the pain and bitterness associated with events from her past, but little does she know that her grief is eating her from the inside out. Little does she know that what she is doing is not living at all, but rather re-enacting the most traumatic events from the past that she absolutely refuses to come to terms with. This book mostly tries to illustrate one of the most confusing psychological phenomenas to date; the "repetition compulsion." In 'repetition compulsion', a person repeats a traumatic event or its circumstances over and over again. This includes reenacting the event or putting oneself in situations where the event is likely to happen again. While no hard-and-fast answers exist, this book tries to offer explanations as to why "just leave" is not an option for some individuals exposed to unstable or traumatic relationships. Cover Art: Naailah Gattoo or @doodle_j_unkie on Instagram! Feel free to pop her a DM! She's a real gem to work with!

There's a fire that burns deep within man, the feeling of hate guilt and desperation made it possible for Arthur, the king of Britannia to open the door to a parallel universe in search of his dead wife, yet it seems the same thing that killed his wife is after this one too

{+18} story At nineteen, Dazai Fujimoto has nothing—no dreams, no future, and no reason to live. On the day he finally decides to end it all, his fate takes an unexpected turn. A mysterious woman in a trench coat appears, stopping his suicide with a single kiss. That kiss awakens the *Ultimate Compulsion System*—a forbidden power that binds itself to Dazai, marking him as the one chosen to stand against the invaders from Nebula, a distant planet ruled by ruthless female leaders who seek to dominate Earth.

‘I paid a good deal of money for you. I hope your brother is doing better.’ I have no idea. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, and I am on my knees before you… ‘What do you want me to do?’ I ask in a trembling voice, touching the blindfold. My fingers are abruptly removed from my face, and a rough hand is stroking my cheek instead. I feel like a toy that has been praised for obedience. ‘Spend a few nights with me.’ ‘But...’ ‘Believe me, you will enjoy it.’ His hand touches my face again and then tears off the folds of my shirt. That’s it. The game has begun.

Aarohi's perfect wedding falls apart when her fiancé, Aditya, elopes with someone else. To save her family's honor, she is forced to marry Advik-Aditya's carefree cousin who hates commitments. With two hearts worlds apart-one craving love, the other freedom-can a forced marriage turn into true love, or will their differences tear them apart?

After dying in a tragic accident, Rhianne found herself transmigrated in a novel world as a character. To her much disappointment, she became the character who has a tragic fate in the end just because she falls in love with the wrong person. To avoid her tragic fate in the novel, she decided not to do all the stupid things the original character did in the novel. Instead, Rhianne decided to fulfill the dreams she didn't accomplish in her past life. But the novel doesn't want to let her off easily. Instead, all the people she wanted to avoid were now approaching her one by one. Even if she decided to change her fate, how can Rhianne avoid her tragic ending?

Luck is something so obvious but so unnoticed by most. When we humans are born we are born with traits that can come from both father and mother and sometimes with added characteristics. All humans are born with something more than others but there is one factor that is common with humans and every single being in the multiverse LUCK . this is the story of my luck and how through it I found my end....... .... ...but also my beginning.

In a place where everyone is living in a fast paced world, this girl can manipulate time: to slow it, to hasten it. Asha, the only heirloom left of the near-extinction gift. Hating the gift, never wanting it. From generation to generation they have been experimented, chased, killed. Now she’s living a normal life, wanting to end the gift with her. Or so she thought?

"Are you okay with the fact that you'll never be normal again?" ... "Do you promise to follow my orders, no matter how drastic they may seem?" ... "Are you okay with the fact that you may never see someone that you care about again?" ... "Will you devote yourself to the betterment of humanity?" ... "Alright. Last one. Do you promise to never betray me?" Three adventurers have been traveling across the world, in search for jobs to get themselves more money. It was just a normal day, when the town they were stopping by in was suddenly attacked by the most fearsome person in the world. God. That attack led those adventurers into a much different path than they had been expecting. One with action, excitement, fear, and heartbreak. But, where will their journey end up? Only time will tell....