the waking paradox

In a mystical realm where magic teetered on the brink of light and darkness, a boy named Leo is born with a unique power—an enchanting light magic that is often mistaken for its sinister counterpart. His extraordinary birth triggers an age-old prophecy, one that speaks of a child destined to shape the fate of the world. As Leo's powers begin to manifest, fear and superstition grip his village, threatening to cast him as an outcast. Guided by the village elder, Elara, the truth of his destiny is unveiled—a luminous paradox, a power that can either save the world from impending darkness or plunge it further into the abyss. Joined by a cast of intriguing side characters, each with their own motivations and abilities, Leo embarks on a perilous journey to confront an enigmatic evil group known as the Shadows of Despair. Through trials and tribulations, Leo and his companions inch closer to their final showdown with the nefarious boss, Malachi. In a climactic battle of light versus dark, Leo and Malachi deal fatal blows to each other, their destinies intertwined in an epic struggle. Yet, in their destruction, Leo triggers a chain reaction of healing light that purges the world of darkness, saving it at great personal cost. His lover, Serena, takes up his mantle, fulfilling his dream to become the head of the wizards, safeguarding the world with newfound wisdom and strength. Leo's legacy lives on, a beacon of hope, reminding all that even the most paradoxical powers can be harnessed for good. The Luminous Paradox is a tale of a boy born with a destiny as bright as it is mysterious, a journey that explores the delicate balance between light and darkness, and a reminder that courage and sacrifice can light the way to a brighter future.

"In the face of survival, will you still cling on to your ideal?" Keiko sought desperately an answer for herself and the future she vowed to protect. In the end, what would she choose? --- Keiko Lee, a female Special Assault Team (SAT) woke up in the body of the infamous "Death Reaper", the rising star mech soldier of Earth Federation more than 100 years in the future. The Earth had gone through devastating change after a round of nuclear war, natural disaster, and alien invasion while a huge threat was still looming over humanity's future. Having no other option, she has to adapt to her new world fast while unknowingly becoming the center of the storm known as revolution. Meanwhile, Jeanne Armstrong, a prodigious black-bellied female major who is also a senior technical officer, a military research expert, and a female instructor in the highest military academy in the Federation, keeps teasing and seducing her to her heart's content. Keiko who sought survival and perhaps, a way home, and Jeanne who will do anything for her freedom. What will happen to them when their fate entangled with each other? +++ Precept: Jeanne leaned on Keiko’s side and rested her head on her uninjured right shoulder. "If you feel guilty about me, please don't push me away. Just think of it as you act for the sake of your goal, and I am for the sake of my oath. We are comfortable using each other like this and we know each other well, isn't it good? " Keiko's hands trembled, she caressed Jeanne's face gently, while her head was lowered. She said, "You... don't be so nice to me..." "Pfft, I've made it clear that I want to use you, and you still say I'm good to you? Are you stupid?" "If I am really stupid, I probably wouldn't be sitting here talking to you right now," Keiko whispered. "Hmph! You know it in your hear all those words really hurt me very much, you’re terrible." "Do you think I want to say that much? It really makes me suffocate, each and every word. I'm just afraid that you will suffer a lot if you choose me, and I'm afraid that I can't take care of you well." “Heh!” Jeanne snorted, "You? Taking care of me? It would be nice if you didn't bother me to take care of you. You damn block of wood, you want to piss me off, don’t you?" “......” "Don't you have anything to say?" Jeanne looked up at her. Keiko didn't speak but lowered her head and pressed Jeanne’s lips with hers. Jeanne's eyes widened for a moment before the corners of her eyes and lips drew a beautiful arc as she stretched out her arms around Keiko's neck, and pull Keiko’s face to hers. --- cover commissioned by: IG: @vatarison.art

A Tik-Tok style anthology of 100 word stories of fiction, horror and Sci-fi.

not my story

The Unwritten Void Paradox In a world written by gods and ruled by fate, one forgotten girl rewrites everything. Liss Hoshino was never meant to exist. Born in silence, erased from prophecy, and rejected by the Twelve Holy Gods, she lived her early life as a nameless shadow in a world bound by divine narrative. But when she accidentally devours the sleeping mind of Ling Kushi — the being known as Azathoth — Liss becomes the living seal of a forgotten truth, and the very fabric of reality begins to unravel. Together with her best friends — Elyse, the soft-spoken healer who later becomes a paradoxic goddess of memory and rage; Thessaly, the stoic swordmaiden bound by love and oaths; and Ayan, the cursed prince of lost time — Liss must survive divine trials, memory wars, and cosmic predators that hunt anomalies. But the gods are watching. The Pale King remembers. And the Void is whispering… again. As timelines fracture and love becomes the last source of power, Liss must choose: Obey the fate written by divine ink… or become the girl who breaks the pen.

Maximus Augilleris Steefan wakes up in a world he hardly recognizes. His appearance has changed a bit, as he looks older with blue-ringed eyes. He is met by two strangers and gets entangled with this worlds mystery, as he soon comes to know...this isn't some alternate fantasy world, but the one he is very familiar with, but much more dangerous than what it was before. The journey of the God without a destiny in this cruel world begins, as he and his Paradox Troupe aim to bring down the Children of Creation.

This story revolves round the world of a young boy named Chester, an ordinary teenager residing with his affectionate parents and grandmother. Their seemingly idyllic family dynamic takes a dark turn following the mysterious demise of his grandmother. Suspicion falls heavily upon Chester's father Mr. Luis, accused of foul play driven by greed for inheritance, at least according to Chester's perception. To escape the drama, Mr. Luis moves them to a small apartment in RED'S FIELD ESTATE- a community reserved for the affluent. Admidst neighbors of elevated social standing, Chester struggles with feelings of inadequacy, constantly reminded of his family's modest means. One regular bad day, during a heated family argument, Chester finds himself fleeing from the escalating tension. His world takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon sukani- an ancient wishing well that grants five wishes. The five wishes that could rewrite his destiny.

Ethan Voss hasn't slept properly in five years. Then one Tuesday night he gets the best sleep of his life — and never wakes up. Trapped inside an infinite dreamscape with no exit, hunted by a creature that was human once and lost itself mapping every layer of this place, Ethan has one option: keep running. Keep jumping from dream to dream before it finds him. The only problem is, every time he moves, it already knows where he's going. And the longer he stays, the more of himself he loses.

The Dream Paradox is a surreal tale that explores the thin line between dreams and reality. A lone individual becomes trapped in a cycle of dreams that grow increasingly vivid—an eerie world where shadows move without cause, and familiar faces begin to act strangely. Each night, the dream deepens, bleeding into waking life, forcing them to question everything. Are they truly awake, or still dreaming? As they search for answers, they face the ultimate choice: embrace the comfort of illusion or confront an unsettling truth. In this world, is anything truly real?

Eloise Wright was a young lady from a bad background, was ridiculed and tasteless. Dominic Richardson was very dissatisfied with that marriage with her, and he was either with a popular idol or a bikini girl for three days. Eloise Wright yelled all of sudden: “Don’t you like me at all?” “Don’t blabber such meaningless words!” “So, won’t you be loyal to this marriage for the rest of your life?” “As long as it’s you, then never!” Eloise Wright knew that he would not be a good father, so she decided to end the marriage for the sake of the child in her womb, “Then let’s get a divorce!” Six years later, Eloise Wright transferred and returned home. Dominic Richardson pulled her directly into the corner where no one was around, and pressed her against the wall. “Eloise Wright, where are my children?” “Gone! It’s a great idea not to communicate with each other, so it’s a clean break!” Dominic Richardson yelled red-eyed: “Then, give me another set of twins, you owe me!” After saying that, he directly groped her! At that time, the three little kids jumped out, “Daddy, let go of my mommy!” Dominic Richardson felt lost and puzzled. Why was there an extra child?