bret ellis the shards

Lucas lost everything. His abusive father pushed his mother to the brink of death. His younger sister turned into a chip for blackmailing and lost her life. Left alone in the world without his loved ones, he decided to end his life to meet them in the afterlife. Instead of dying, Lucas was born as a baby without his past memories in a world of cultivation. He had a loving family of mother and older sister. Even without his memories, as Lucas grew up, he knew in his heart that he had to protect his family from all the evils and strived to become stronger. With his growth, Lucas occasionally started to see many heart-rending visions, which affected him greatly and affected the way he looked at others, including his family. The revelations shocked him. He couldn't trust anyone, even his once close family and friends. What were those visions? How will Lucas cope with the unsettling revelations and his chaotic feelings? Will he become estranged or strengthen his bonds with his family and friends and gain the love and warmth that he once longed for. Read from the perspective of Lucas and join him on his journey of growth, acceptance and love. *** The prologue of the novel (the first 2 chapters) is tragic and hard to digest but HOLD ON! Do read at least the first 10 chapters before deciding to drop off. Note: No Gender-Bender, Yuri, NTR and Rape. *** [A/N: The cover is mine, it's original. Cheers to AI!] Join the server for character art: https://discord.gg/Ev3hTw3bqB

The promise took place in an orphanage where the two boys first met and promises were made that will break them apart as they grow older. But as years passed by, people change, things had changed, Eros and Ellis have different career paths and different lifestyles, would their promise be, their awaiting fate? ••• [Shoutout to the one who drew/edit the cover! Please message me if you see this. It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much! xx]

Hati was a man who had very little control over his emotions, to the point where it ruined his life. That is until he met a woman by the name of Luna. Through a mysterious connection between Luna and Hati, Hati gains back control of his emotions. After his experience of losing control of himself, combined with several betrayals, Hati develops a dominating and controlling personality. Unfortunately, he is betrayed again and ends up dying together with his wife, Luna. Follow Hati as he is reborn in a world by the name of Asgard, where he finds out the reason for his uncontrollable emotions, searches for Luna, grows stronger and fights against the forces of fate through sheer domination and strength. *********** Hey everyone, this is my first novel. I hope you all like it, but I’m always interested in constructive criticism. Before you start reading, though, let me clarify a few things. Contains some spoilers about Luna: First of all, I gave it the anti-hero tag because Hati does not have an evil master plan. That said, Hati is a guy who will do anything to protect those he cares for while generally ignoring everyone else, so a hero he is not, anti or otherwise. Luna, who will be accompanying Hati for most of the novel, is technically the same, but the only person she cares for is Hati, at least at first. Her morals are also much more villain-like than Hati’s. Secondly, the R18 stuff. Hati is generally dominant and controlling, something that will especially shine through in the first few smut chapters. That will mellow down a little, though, but the first few times are actually important for the story. Lastly, there will be no NTR, but there will be some lesdom, though never romantically. Luna simply loves to dominate other women, and she never does so without Hati’s permission. You can freely skip the R18 stuff, as I will make sure to keep any plot progression out of it. It is just for flavour. Thirdly, it’s a bit of a slow burn as Hati grows up and learns about the world, but after he finds Luna, things will pick up. Luna will then become an almost constant companion for the rest of the novel. Last but not least, I hope you enjoy reading!

After growing weary of life, Nox decides to commit suicide but is surprised when a mysterious power called the Shards awakens within him. These enigmatic forces emerged after the Abyss invasion and grant humans the ability to resist the Abyss's corruption and survive the end of the world.. What will Nox do after he gets the power that can change his miserable life?

The sky shattered like glass, raining down shards of time that forever altered Aethoria. In the aftermath of this cosmic cataclysm, known as the Shattering, a select few were cursed—or blessed—with the ability to manipulate time itself. Among them is Elden Vortis, who never sought such power. Caught in the tangled threads of time, Elden must learn to harness his abilities while navigating a reality teetering on the edge of collapse. But Elden isn't alone. A sinister force is hunting those with temporal powers, their motives hidden in the shadows. As visions of possible futures plague him, Elden finds himself at the center of a cosmic game, pursued by enemies he barely comprehends. With the clock ticking—and sometimes stopping—he must uncover the truth about his abilities and his family's mysterious past. With unlikely allies by his side—each harboring secrets of their own—Elden races against a clock that doesn't always tick forward.

Pick up [All Attribute]shard *1, acquiring [The Evolver] [The Psychic]. Pick up [Pulse Pistol] shard *1, (1 l 1), the maximum amount of shard acquired. Pick up [The Dragonslayer] shard *1, (3 l 3), the maximum amount of shard acquired. Pick up [Smart Battle Car] shard *1 (10 l 10), the maximum amount of shard acquired... Traveling to the apocalypse, he could become stronger with the shards. In the apocalypse, where zombies and mutated beasts were rampant, people struggled to survive and hide. Hades, however, tracked every single zombie's location. Hades would eliminate any zombie he came across. Driving a mobile base and picking up shards, he lived an extremely comfortable life in the days of the apocalypse.

“He died screaming. He woke up in chains. Now, he’s a child again… but nothing is the same.” Louskas once held the power to shatter the world. Feared, tortured, and hunted for a forgotten shard sealed within his soul he lost everything.But death wasn’t the end. He has returned to a world that no longer remembers him, trapped in a body too weak to hold the storm inside him. In a world ruled by shards where beasts evolve, clans dominate, what will a broken soul do when given one last chance? This work is also available on Royal Road under the same author name(Quill and verse)

Audrey Jones has spent her life trapped behind pristine walls, part of a family that shines in public and shatters in private. To their church and school community, the Joneses are the perfect family—devoted parents, active leaders, and doting caretakers. But behind the doors of their immaculate home, Audrey is subjected to cruel punishments, relentless gaslighting, and isolation designed to break her. When the Joneses adopt Mia, the daughter of their deceased friends, Audrey hopes for a sister. Instead, she gains her worst tormentor. Charming and cunning, Mia quickly earns their parents' favor and manipulates her way into the role of the perfect child. With each passing day, Mia spins a web of lies that paints Audrey as unstable, pushing her deeper into loneliness and convincing everyone around her—including her teachers—that Audrey is dangerous. But Mia’s greatest weapon is not the belt or the starvation. It’s the story she weaves so masterfully that no one questions it. When Audrey collapses at school, worn down by sleepless nights and Mia’s slow chemical sabotage, she finds an unexpected ally in Mrs. Hayes, an English teacher who sees through the golden facade. As the Joneses tighten their grip and Mia’s manipulation escalates to terrifying heights, Audrey must decide whether to keep surviving inside the golden cage—or find the strength to shatter it. In a world where truth is dismissed as delusion and love is wielded as a weapon, Audrey's fight is not just for freedom, but for the right to own her story.

In a fractured world teetering on the brink of annihilation, remnants of a once-powerful crown—the Diadem of Eternity—lie scattered, each piece holding unimaginable power. These fragments, relics of a forgotten age, are both a beacon of hope and a harbinger of destruction. Whoever reunites them will wield the power to reshape reality—or shatter it beyond repair. Eren, a fiery young swordsman haunted by the ghosts of his past, embarks on a perilous journey to collect the fragments before they fall into the hands of Malrik, a ruthless warlord bent on absolute dominion. Accompanied by Liora, a skilled archer with a secret burden, and Kael, a stalwart warrior whose loyalty is unshakable, Eren faces trials that test not only their strength but their very humanity. As the trio uncovers ancient temples, battles monstrous foes, and confronts their inner demons, they begin to unravel the dark truth of the Diadem’s origins. The fragments whisper to Eren, tempting him with power even as they exact a toll on his soul. Each step forward draws them closer to Malrik, whose shadow looms larger with every passing day, and to the ultimate question: can the Diadem be used to save their world—or will it destroy them all?

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!