darius waits

On the 15th of March 2164, the world mourns the passing of Darius Stone, billionaire broker, and philanthropist.  Yet while his family and friends put his body to rest, Darius wakes up to find himself reborn into a younger body in a different world. A strange voice informs him that his soul has been transported into the magic-filled world of Faust on the behest of a mysterious Goddess called Vena, for the sole purpose of entertaining her through his struggles. In this world where any dream can be achieved with enough effort, he sets out to become a Supreme, an existence above Mortals and even Gods! ————————————————— Warning: This novel features a villainous protagonist. If you have enjoyed Warlock of the Magus World, then you should be able to tolerate Darius Stone’s actions and choices throughout the novel in terms of Morality. Note: This story is slow-paced in order to allow for better world-building and development. If you’re looking for a fast-paced action story, this might not be for you.

There’s a saying in Maplewood Hollow, that charming little town tucked between sleepy hills and winding rivers: “No one leaves without finding love.” Most call it superstition. Some call it fate. But for Camille Hart, it’s her last resort. At thirty-four, Camille has everything her younger self dreamed of—corner office, city skyline, power suits, and a calendar bursting with boardroom battles. But to her high-society mother, none of that matters if there’s no ring on her finger. Emotionally drained from failed relationships and tired of the pressure, Camille’s best friend—the fiery and intuitive Tasha Monroe—proposes something wild: “Take a month off. Go somewhere love might actually find you.” So against every instinct, Camille packs a single suitcase and heads to Maplewood Hollow, a place she vaguely remembers from a childhood visit. Her plan? Rest. Regroup. Return. But fate—and love—have a different itinerary. Enter Jude Maddox. The town’s reluctant handyman and ex-travel photographer with a haunted past and eyes that see right through your armor. Jude avoids tourists, especially the high-heeled, high-powered kind. But when Camille storms into town with her sharp tongue, vulnerable heart, and a broken sink he can’t ignore, their worlds begin to collide. What starts as harmless sparring turns into starlit walks, coffee-fueled confessions, and slow-burning chemistry even the town’s gossip mill can’t keep up with. But Maplewood’s magic always comes with a price. There’s Mrs. Lillian Gray, the town’s elderly innkeeper, who once believed in love until her husband vanished fifty years ago. Now, long-lost letters begin appearing mysteriously, forcing her to relive what she buried—and offering Camille an unexpected mirror. Then there's Beau Reynolds, Jude’s childhood best friend, back from the military with scars of his own and a quiet longing for Tasha—the only woman who’s ever seen past his charm. And just when things couldn’t get more curious, a mysterious columnist known only as “The Hollow Heart” begins posting cryptic, romantic riddles around town, eerily reflecting Camille and Jude’s unfolding story. At the heart of it all? The Midnight Festival. A once-in-a-decade event when the veil between longing and fulfillment is said to be at its thinnest. But as Camille begins to surrender to Maplewood’s magic and Jude’s steady, scarred heart, a thunderbolt arrives: her mother’s ultimatum. Return to the city by the end of the month, or lose the company she’s spent her life building. Now Camille must choose between the ambition she’s poured everything into—or a life that pulses with slow dances, warm bread, whispered secrets, and the kind of love that’s messy, healing, and true. And Jude? He must face the guilt that’s kept him from loving again and confront a truth that could either free them both—or fracture everything they’ve begun to build. The Town Where Love Waits is a heart-stealing journey of fate, choice, and second chances. With vibrant characters, sizzling tension, and a town that seems to know your heart better than you do, this is the place where love lingers—quietly, patiently—until you’re ready to see it.

The moment she opened her door to him, her life changed forever. - “What do you think will happen to the family you so cherish if you refuse me?” His gaze darkened, shadows dancing in his eyes. "There’s no need for propriety between us,” he murmured. “Not when our indecent bargain exists, and certainly not when I’m keeping your dirty little secrets. None of this is proper.” He spun her smoothly through the rhythm of the music. And when her back brushed briefly against his chest, she felt his breath near her ear. For one dizzying moment, she could have sworn his nose, and perhaps even his lips, had grazed her hair. “You have a bargain with me, and I need you capable enough to get what I want. That makes you my responsibility.” “Your responsibility?” she repeated. “I’m not one of your people, so do not speak of me as though I am. I live under my aunt’s roof, and I will abide by her rules—” “Are you suggesting I offer you a place under mine instead?” Mischief flickered in his silver eyes. “So you may live by my rules?” - In the blossoming empire of Liandel where predators lurk not only in the shadows but also in broad daylight, Elain must pretend to be the sickly niece of a lord while hiding her true identity. She had been an expert at avoiding trouble, keeping a low profile and obeying every rule set for her. Until that one rainy night, when she tended to a wounded man during her vacation in the countryside. When they meet again in the city, she realizes he’s someone she should fear and never dare approach, so she keeps her distance. But he’s a vicious spider, always pulling her into his dangerous web. And perhaps it’s his mischievous nature, or his silver eyes that constantly challenge her, but in his presence, the mask she has worn for so long begins to slip, and she finds herself saying the wrong words or acting far too boldly for her own good. She fears the darkness. He rules it. He is everything she has always warned herself to avoid and yet she finds herself drawn to him all the same. And when corruption takes root, how can her fragile heart survive? Warning: Mature content

In a land scarred by war and betrayal, Darius King fights to redeem his family's dark legacy. As he uncovers the truth about his past, he must choose between vengeance and a path to peace, all while protecting those he loves from a fateful doom of his country.

A childhood memory becomes a haunting reality. A young boy revisits his mysterious village in his dreams, a place he has never truly visited while awake. Every house hides secrets, and a shadowy, faceless figure silently watches him. As fear and curiosity intertwine, he must confront the memories that have followed him since childhood. But in the village that waits, nothing is as it seems—and the line between dream and reality begins to blur. Genre: Horror · Mystery · Psychological Suspense Target Audience: Teenagers & Horror Enthusiasts

In the Civil Affairs Bureau, her stepsister and fiancé secretly signed their marriage certificate, and she happened to see it. Therefore, Xiao Yu was publicly annulled in front of everyone. Outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, she looked at the man who shared the same fate as her and smiled as she approached him. "Sir, since we're in the same boat, why don't we make do and get our marriage certificate too? We can't let the idiots get ahead of themselves, right?" "Sure, but we have to fulfill all obligations as husband and wife. I'm not interested in a fake marriage." The man's eyes were filled with the overbearingness and anger of a man who just got dumped. When the woman heard that, she laughed coldly and said, "Of course, I'm not interested in a fake marriage either. After we get married, we'll be just any typical husband and wife." Hence, the couple bonded by such a ludicrous marriage started working together to torture those who wronged them. The two of them held the grandest wedding of the century. They were both talented and beautiful, like a match made in heaven. In public, he doted on her to the heavens, stirring up people's envy. Behind public scrutiny, he often acted indifferently toward her like she was a stranger. He was akin to an actor who performed his role as a man seeking revenge so perfectly. Xiao Yu did not blame her husband for not loving her because they agreed to this union to have their revenge on their exes after all. Moreover, she was ready to go through a divorce anytime. After all, all shows would come to an end. After their divorce, Xiao Yu forwent everything and was about to start her life anew. Never did she expect that the strong-headed, cruel man in her previous marriage grew so distraught due to his inability to let her go. You Cheng, "Wifey, come home with me! Let's remarry!" Xiao Yu, "Haven't we agreed to stay out of each other's sight forever?" You Cheng, "Then, you have to return what you've stolen from me." Xiao Yu replied somewhat nervously, "What is it?" You Cheng said in a voice that was dripping with love, "My heart. You stole my heart." Xiao Yu patted her chest in relief, "You nearly killed me with the suspense. I thought you're here for your son! Your heart, right? That's nothing important. Here, I've returned it to you." You Cheng, "..."

In a world where strength is forged in silence and every movement speaks a truth… one blade waits. Lián Kaifeng does not boast. He does not raise his voice. He has trained one saber form for five years — and has never drawn it in public. To most, he is a nobody. A quiet disciple in a fading sect. To some, he is a mystery. To others, a threat. But Kaifeng is not here to be admired — he is here to master the art of stillness, strategy, and death. As rival prodigies rise — the hot-blooded spear prodigy Zhao Xuejun, a calculating mind-reader, a swordsman who forgot his past, and a trickster cloaked in shadow — Kaifeng watches. He waits. And when he strikes… the world will understand what it means to perfect a single truth: One form. One breath. One death.

Power follows severe tiers in the magically rule-bound world of Elderglen; prophecies pick faultless heroes; and fate never makes errors. Until it chooses Darius Vale. Darius is unfortunate, sarcastic, and wholly unqualified; he shatters strong magic. Marked as a rare Tier Five Anomaly, his presence destabilizes reality, disrupts spells, and causes painstakingly planned events to disintegrate in the most bothersome manner imaginable. Along with a competent yet irritable fighter and a sharp-tongued magical animal, Darius finds himself thrust into a world-saving quest and swiftly discovers that being selected does not imply being ready. Darius's disordered life turns both a danger and a counterbalance as an old force called the Fracture starts imposing flawless order throughout the globe. Hunted by fate, feared by friends, and observed by something that should never see him, Darius has to decide whether to continue fleeing the catastrophe he creates or welcome the reality that sometimes the only means to mend a broken world is to be the problem it can't control. Darius Vale and the Inconvenience of Destiny is a lighthearted fantasy replete with biting comedy, outlandish magic, and heart that discusses luck, choice, and why the worst conceivable hero could be precisely what the world requires.

From the outside, the Owens family had it all, wealth, success, and admiration. But behind closed doors, love was slipping through the cracks. Olivia Owens, a bright young girl caught between her parents’ endless fights, grows up believing that love is fragile and temporary. Her father, a principled lawyer, and her mother, a devoted doctor, are both too busy chasing success to see the emptiness growing in their home. Everything changes when Olivia meets Peter, a classmate whose quiet strength hides his own painful past. Through their friendship, Olivia begins to rediscover what love and understanding truly mean. But just when life seems to settle, her world shatters once more as her parents’ marriage begins to fall apart for good. Now, Olivia must confront the hardest lesson of all: sometimes love isn’t about holding on, it’s about waiting, forgiving, and finding your way back when the world falls apart. “When Love Waits” is a deeply moving story of brokenness, healing, and hope. It reminds us that even in silence, love is never lost, it’s only waiting to be found again.

Darius Lindon a man who had no distinct childhood memories, spent most of his life serving Mistress Isabelle as one her most reliable captains, where she is known as one of the six great generals under Demon King Lucious. Darius is tasked to kill Claire Tromair one of the human's great heroes, a warrioress that excels in both swordmanship and magic, but things aren't as they seem when he confronts her.