slitting wrists

Jorgen, a 50-year-old detective, is the main character of the story. It begins with him encountering a series of murder cases involving the "V3" symbol. During the investigation, Jorgen discovers that these cases are connected to people from his past, including the architect Oliver and his former lover, Canspa. Jorgen gathers clues by visiting Canspa and other relevant individuals. Canspa reveals to him that Oliver was involved in a rebellious plot and desired the title of Royal Architect. Jorgen also investigates two other victims, Daku and Raiden, and uncovers their connection to the Stonemasons' Guild. While pursuing the leads, Jorgen is attacked and injured but remains determined to track down the truth. He also stumbles upon a clue related to the VanCleef family, suspecting their involvement in the cases. The VanCleefs are a powerful and influential family engaged in various secret dealings and power struggles. The story also delves into Jorgen's relationships with Shelley and Nicole, however, due to a past mistake that resulted in Nicole's injury, tensions arise among them. Jorgen is compelled to work together with Shelley and Nicole once again during the investigation to unravel this complex puzzle. In the climax, Jorgen is kidnapped and taken to a riverside where he discovers he has been entangled in a much larger conspiracy. He uncovers a plot involving high-ranking government officials, realizing that the "V3" symbol signifies the presence of a third-level manipulator. This conspiracy involves power, money, and hidden forces. In the final showdown, Jorgen reveals the truth and brings the mastermind to justice, ensuring that justice is served. The story not only focuses on solving the murder cases but also explores Jorgen's complex emotions and his entanglement with the past. By confronting his past mistakes and pain, he regains trust in humanity and finds redemption within himself.

In the dead of night, muffled moans of passion drifted from the neighboring dorm room. Fed up with the noise, I tagged the couple in the school's group chat: [Hey the couple next door, can you keep it down a bit?!] The guy quickly replied: [Already slit her throat. She definitely won't be making any more noise.] He even sent a picture. In the image, the woman's neck was slashed open, the bed drenched in a gruesome pool of blood.

short story of a constantly hungry slime

Nowhere in this land will there be another you. My one and only regret and fortune. P.S.:This novel will have/get into tough topics.

Actors Ethan Grey and Alex Haynes are gay, but in Hollywood, they can’t be open unless they’re willing to be typecast in future movies or they’re dating prominent gay producers. Since neither are willing to become stereotypes, and neither have studio boyfriends, they take another path -- hiding their relationship under the cover of a pretend girlfriend.<br><br>What works for Ethan, though, doesn’t work for Alex, who screws up to the point of losing his job and the chance to get another. His manager finally finds him another job across the pond, where he meets Nathan Wells.<br><br>Nathan can be the prominent producer Alex needs to further his career, but there’s something Alex doesn’t know about the man. Soon Wells grows obsessed with Alex, and he’ll do anything to keep Alex from getting away.<br><br>Though Nathan wants Alex for himself, there’s still Ethan to think about. Is the love story between Alex and Ethan really over? Or will Ethan find a way to get his boyfriend back?

wondrous

War awaits on Ilmare, between the humans and the constructs they created. Considered flawed designs by their creators, Selati and his other sentient comrades live the life of refugees on the run, hiding and fighting in Ilmare’s vast jungles. They want only the freedom to pursue their newly awakened sentience away from human interference.<br><br>Aleledai taught Selati all he knows of a life without chains and suffering. Neither can know what tomorrow will bring, rather all too well what it could take from them both. On the cusp of war, Selati returns to his lover to spend one last night in the peaceful world that only exists in Aleledai’s arms.

When straight-A student Maddie is forced to move to LA, she plans to keep her head down, grades up, and make it through senior year as unnoticeable as possible. But when she stumbles upon an underground boxing match starring the intriguing Hayden Walker, she sees a chance to protect those she loves from her crazy, abusive father. She offers Hayden money in exchange for self-defense lessons, a dangerous arrangement that just might end up changing the pair of them forever.

Kevin knows his crush on his gorgeous but impossibly aloof boss Marcus isn't going anywhere. So it's a huge shock when Marcus mysteriously appears one night in Kevin's bedroom. Kevin has just enough time to enjoy Marcus' attention and warm familiarity, then Marcus vanishes.<br><br>And then it happens again the next night.<br><br>And the next.<br><br>Meanwhile, back in daylight office hours, Marcus is as cold as ever with no obvious recollection of his night-time visits.<br><br>What's really happening? Kevin's emotions run deep, but so does his confusion. He's wary of believing they have a chance together, yet his body and heart respond too joyfully to ignore.<br><br>It will take a twist of fate, a break in the routine, and a bizarre time trip to bring them together properly and, hopefully, for real.

In the world of Elyntara, magic flows as freely as the wind. Born from the core of creation, it seeps through the soil, swims in the oceans, and dances among the clouds. Every living being is gifted an inborn skill that defines their path, their potential, and perhaps even their fate. But fear not, this world allows you to awaken various powers and create your own path in order to reach glory.