obsidian by jane doe

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."

"Tire o seu vestido, Prado." "Por quê?" "Porque seu ex está observando", ele disse, recostando-se em seu assento. "E eu quero que ele veja exatamente o que perdeu." Meadow Russell deveria se casar em Vegas — com o amor da sua vida. Em vez disso, ela flagrou sua irmã gêmea gemendo em cima de seu noivo. Uma bebida no bar virou dez. Um erro de bêbada se tornou sua nova realidade. E a oferta de um estranho terminou em um contrato selado com mãos trêmulas — e um anel de diamante. Alaric Ashford é o diabo em um terno Tom Ford. Bilionário. Impiedoso. Possessivo. E totalmente desinteressado no amor — até que uma garota despedaçada, vestindo um top branco com "NOIVA" rabiscado, balbucia sobre seu coração partido e o desafia a destruir o que restou. O casamento deles não é construído sobre o amor. É forjado em fúria, domínio e segredos. Alaric quer controle. Prado quer vingança. E o que começa como um contrato rapidamente se transforma em uma obsessão perigosa. Porque Alaric Ashford não divide. Não sua empresa. Não sua esposa. E nunca sua vingança.

"Zieh dein Kleid aus, Meadow." "Warum?" "Weil dein Ex zusieht", sagte er und lehnte sich in seinem Sitz zurück. "Und ich will, dass er genau sieht, was er verloren hat." Meadow Russell sollte in Vegas heiraten – die Liebe ihres Lebens. Stattdessen erwischte sie ihre Zwillingsschwester, wie sie auf ihrem Verlobten stöhnte. Aus einem Drink an der Bar wurden zehn. Ein betrunkener Fehler wurde zu ihrer neuen Realität. Und das Angebot eines Fremden endete in einem mit zitternden Händen – und einem Diamantring – besiegelten Vertrag. Alaric Ashford ist der Teufel in einem Tom-Ford-Anzug. Milliardär. Rücksichtslos. Besitzergreifend. Und völlig desinteressiert an Liebe – bis ein am Boden zerstörtes Mädchen in einem weißen bauchfreien Top, auf das „BRAUT“ gekritzelt ist, ihren Herzschmerz lallt und ihn herausfordert, das zu zerstören, was übrig ist. Ihre Ehe basiert nicht auf Liebe. Sie ist aus Wut, Dominanz und Geheimnissen geschmiedet. Alaric will Kontrolle. Meadow will Rache. Und was als Vertrag beginnt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einer gefährlichen Besessenheit. Denn Alaric Ashford teilt nicht. Nicht seine Firma. Nicht seine Ehefrau. Und niemals seine Rache.

✨"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!

Tác giả: G.Wagen (twitter @_gwagen_) Họa sĩ: Doya (twitter @DUNDUN8936) Thể loại: 19+, Hiện đại, Bí ẩn/Kinh dị, Điều tra tội phạm, Trinh thám tâm lý, Boy love, SM Warning: ※ Cuốn tiểu thuyết này có những nội dung bất hợp pháp như súng và ma túy, đồng thời chứa nhiều cảnh khiêu khích và tình huống tội phạm liên quan đến chấn thương tâm lý, rối loạn kiểm soát xung lực tình dục, quan hệ cưỡng bức, bạo lực, lạm dụng, thao túng tâm lý, tự tử và giết người. Nếu bạn chưa đủ 19 tuổi hoặc không thoải mái, vui lòng quay lại. Tóm lại là nội dung càng về sau càng dark nên các bạn cân nhắc trước khi đọc. Từ khóa: MJ (Top): Sinh 10/10. Bạo dâm S, tội phạm phóng hỏa, Chó lớn, Cầm thú, công được thuần hóa, công ngây thơ, công ngọt ngào, niên hạ, ám ảnh, chiếm hữu, quá khứ bi kịch, tôn thờ. - Dowon (Bot): Sinh 30/03. Lớn hơn MJ 12 tuổi. Khổ dâm M, Tiến sĩ Tâm lý học, mỹ thụ, cường thụ, thụ năng lực, thông minh lý trí, thụ ly hôn. Số quyển: 5 Vol và 4 ngoại truyện - Đang được chuyển thể thành manhwa. Trans: Hahan98 (Minguinho) - 28/01/2023 Nội dung: Dowon là bác sĩ phân tâm học nổi tiếng ở Mỹ. Một ngày nọ, khi anh trở về Hàn Quốc và làm cố vấn tại một viện nghiên cứu trực thuộc chính phủ, anh tình cờ chạm trán một kẻ phóng hỏa nổi tiếng vì không để lại dấu vết. "Tôi chỉ cần bác sĩ thôi. Nghe nói anh là người kiên định không bao giờ từ bỏ bệnh nhân. Vì vậy, xin anh đừng bỏ cuộc." MJ, một người đàn ông mắc chứng rối loạn ám ảnh cưỡng chế không thể ngừng phóng hỏa. Cậu đã nhờ Dowon chữa trị cho mình. Trong lúc đó, Dowon phát hiện ra người đàn ông mà anh nghĩ chỉ là một kẻ phóng hỏa đơn thuần lại thực sự liên quan đến một vụ án nghiêm trọng và anh bị cuốn vào vụ án "Cha" cùng hắn.... Trích: "Giá như cậu không gặp Dowon. Cậu sẽ không phải chứng kiến người mình thích bị tổn thương, tranh đấu và đau khổ. Nếu đây là tình yêu thì nó không lành mạnh. Đây là một thứ bệnh hoạn. Là nỗi ám ảnh đau đớn chẳng có gì tốt đẹp đối với Dowon. - Cảm ơn cậu rất nhiều, MJ. Vì đã chờ đợi tôi, vì đã không rời xa tôi, vì đã ở bên cạnh tôi, vì đã không từ bỏ chính mình. - MJ, anh yêu em. Chỉ một mình em." ------------------- Bản dịch không đảm bảo chính xác 100%. Chỉ đăng ở wattpad Hahan98 (Minguinho) và webnovel. Cảm ơn mọi sự ủng hộ của các bạn đã là động lực rất lớn cho mình. Nếu muốn donate một chút xíu tấm lòng thì hãy inbox cho mình ở Wattpad nhé!!!

In the world of Talia, nobody is completely animal, or completely human. Legend has it that the Shapeshifters once lead a peaceful life between all clans; but as far back as the current generation can remember, the plant eaters have been fearful and hunted by the predator clans - even if the predators failed to admit it openly. Secluded and secretive, the Deer clan sends out their best Shadow - a shifter who can stay silent - to help seek out resources. But fate has a different plan, bringing together another stuff of Legends: A True Pair, not just across species, but across enemies.

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.