ilene resnick

Time spent within the nothingness beyond the Horizon is bound to change anyone, much less the young soul of a human boy. The changes this time around, however, would be unlike anything anyone would’ve expected, the boy included. Not everything within this pitch black space was friendly, something the boy would soon come to know. Now, saved by a Goddess who seems to have bigger plans for his previously dull existence, and the looming threat of world-wide enslavement, the boy must struggle to contest with his world’s most powerful, all while being cut from the benefits everyone else had been provided. This, however, also meant that he was exempt from many of the rules these benefits came with. *** Hello! A quick reminder that this is only my second attempt at writing a longer cohesive story and tags are bound to be added as the story progresses. The tags selected at the making of this novel should, therefore, be considered as being "possibilities" instead of promises. I will try and remain open to changing tags and the direction of this story based on feedback, as I hope to create something that can be enjoyed by as many people as possible. So, again, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

In the heart of a tumultuous metropolis, cloaked in darkness, a solitary figure stands atop a towering skyscraper. Possessing extraordinary abilities, his incredible powers keep him apart from the rest of humanity. Casting his gaze upon the vibrant city below. A massive holographic screen on a nearby building catches his attention, projecting an image of his face. "Authorities have now revealed images of the main suspect believed to be the notorious Silent Killer. Citizens are urged to remain cautious, report any sightings, and refrain from approaching this highly dangerous individual..." With a smirk, the figure turns away from the news. His back facing the screen, he calmly steps off the edge and into the clear night sky, plummeting down the side of the skyscraper, the wind whistling past his ears. ### There are some graphic scenes. So be careful I guess 乁(^_^)ㄏ ###

Chief Detective Bai Yohan has been given the task of figuring out who has been causing brutal and messed up killings around his city. With no correlation to what killer’s intentions are, Bai Yohan will be forced to see the world from a new perspective.

"Will you open the door? I will explain everything to you. » How can a simple gesture have so much value? How can it matter so much? This simple movement on my part has the power to sweep away everything in its path. My doubts, my certainties. My life. My whole existence will be called into question if I push the doors. If I let him enter my living space. But do I have a choice? Do I have a chance to escape this mess my life has become? I have already trampled on everything by letting him build a place of choice by my side. A place that has never been vacant for anyone but him. And yet, today, it is him of whom I am most afraid. My best friend terrifies me because after always looking for what they were hiding from me, here I am very close to the truth. And I'm not sure I want to accept it. Otherwise, it comes down to taking everything. Their explanations, their nature, their world where violence and death reign… And then there is the other. The one I can't bear. The one I hate because he makes me feel too much. Things I don't even want to hear about.

All he wanted was a cake for his daughter's birthday. But a series of unlucky breaks—a ruined cake, a stalled car, a dark tunnel—strands an ordinary father named Ken in the worst place imaginable. Now, he’s the prisoner of a gleeful, sadistic killer who promises a painful end. The rules of this twisted game are simple: the victim screams, the killer laughs, and the story ends in blood. But Ken isn't playing by the rules. He isn't scared. And his captor is about to learn he made a terrible, terrible mistake.

Some hearts break quietly — others learn to live with the noise. Elena Hamilton has lived her life by the rules. The perfect daughter in an unforgiving home, she’s been raised to believe the high society rules: Good girls stay quiet, work hard, and never lose control. But when the Browns enter her world — with their immaculate manners, high society charm, and their dangerously perfect son — everything she thought she knew begins to crack. Nathan Brown is everything Elena’s parents admire and everything she shouldn’t want. He’s charming, brilliant, and flawlessly polite — the kind of man who seems made for spotlight and legacy. But beneath the polish lies something darker. Years of pressure, a secret of the past, and parental perfection have carved him into someone who knows how to smile while he destroys. And Elena? She’s his next game. As Elena falls deeper into his orbit, Nathan’s lies and her innocence begin to blur. Yet when his mask finally slips, it’s Adrian — her quiet, steadfast best friend — who stands beside her, refusing to let her break. He’s loved her silently, watching her fall for someone who only knows how to wound. But love isn’t a rescue — and neither of them are who they were before. Between power, betrayal, and the ghosts of their parents’ pasts, Elena must decide whether to remain the girl who obeys or become the woman who chooses. Because in a world built on control and appearances… even silence can be a rebellion. A slow-burn collision between restraint and desire, where healing and danger walk side by side.

A world where humans gotten powers suddenly has led to chaos amongst society. To bring order to the streets they tasked this to an insurgence of masked individuals who call themselves heroes. This seems to ease the tension as these righteous heroes are bringing order or it seems they do. This change has led four individuals of different backgrounds to meet in an academy that focuses on powers. Kiyoshi, the unfortunate soul who was the victim of the slums Mitsuki, the one who grew up in the ravishing comfort of the upper-class Kazuya, the guiltful person who lives in comfort due to his father who is a crimelord Akari, the one who shines bright in this city but has her own demons These victims live in eclipse, the biggest city of the 22nd century, Which has skyrocketing crime rates in the world. The crimes are not only limited to criminals but also to those who didn't expect it which is truly vile. This story is not for the faintest of hearts as it would show gore and the realistic side of being a superhero.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and burnt toast usually greeted Captain Han Seo-yoon every morning. Today, only silence. The kind of silence that wasn't peaceful, but heavy, like a blanket woven from unspoken things. She stood in the perfectly ordered kitchen of their modern Seoul apartment, the morning light slicing through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Her husband, Dr. Lee Jae-han, was already gone. His side of the bed, pristine and untouched, was a familiar sight. As a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, his days started before dawn, often ending long after she’d fallen asleep. As a Captain in the Korean National Armed Forces, her own schedule was demanding, but never this… solitary. Seo-yoon picked up the ceramic mug he’d used, its warmth already fading. A faint scent of his expensive cologne lingered. She ran her thumb over the smooth surface, a quiet gesture she often made. They had been together since high school, a whirlwind romance that culminated in marriage right after graduation. Young, idealistic, madly in love. He was the brilliant, gentle boy with a smile that could soothe any storm. She was the fiercely independent girl, already dreaming of serving her country. Their lives had diverged dramatically in terms of profession, yet their bond, she believed, remained unbreakable.

(Currently editing/Re-writing) Scarlett Jones; ex-supermodel, haute couture fashion designer, fashion guru, style creator and business icon is a self-made billionaire thriving in the Parisian fashion industry with a past as dark as her entrancing eyes that speak of things her mouth will never utter again. Or rather, a name she wishes to never speak again. Moving to Paris was the best decision she had ever made and not looking back was even so much better. But an alarming call has her flying the company jet to Rome on a Monday evening and her whole world is suddenly thrust out of her control. She's spent the last decade dedicated to building herself, working hard and making sure all thoughts and memories of a certain messy, dark-haired boy with a dimpled smile was out of her life and her mind. But when on a hot, Friday afternoon in Rome, the Pantheon seems to reveal more secrets than Apollodorus hid in its tombs and obelisk's, and Jean Haverton springs up from nowhere, Scarlett is sent spiraling down a past long forgotten...or not? Secrets are out in the air, danger looms fervently and even more secrets brew. But also, something long dead is awakened and it doesn't seem to want to go back to being dead. Love. Will Scarlett believe Jean's ambiguous explanations? Or will she fly right back to Paris and bury that meeting along with Raphael's remains underneath his tomb?

Delton is the kind of person that comes across as effortless to everyone. Smart, polite, easy to get along with, and endlessly kind — the type everyone trusts without thinking. The one teachers rely on, friends gravitate to, on top of his game. At least, that’s what everyone sees. What no one notices is how much of an act he is. Behind the perfect and sunny smile, energetic demeanor is a boy who has spent years cultivating the perfect persona everyone expected of him. Every gesture rehearsed. Every smile calculated. Every emotion is filtered through a mask so seamless that even his closest friends never question it. To them, Delton is simply “like that.” Calm. Easygoing. Unshakeable. But behind that, no one else sees anything. Who is he behind the mask? Why is he behind the mask? And most importantly: How long can someone keep performing before their role consumes them entirely?