In the not-too distant future, when mankind has colonized space and achieved utopia as a civilization, a young woman’s slice of life tea room story unfolds on an asteroid base. Volunteers work 25-year shifts at the edge of the explored galaxy to gather resources for the peaceful world of Earth. These workers live in makeshift colonies on the asteroids and moons where they labor. In one such colony, a melancholy woman from Neo-Kyoto opens a traditional tea room. This is her slice-of-life story as she tries to bring a little bit of Chanoyu to the distant stars.
Welcome to the city of Iso-Karo. I am many things; A liar, a cheat, a fugitive from so-called "justice", and a hyper-lethal assassin-for-hire. The scum of the city - criminal, if you're feeling polite. Astonishingly, I'm a soon-to-be terrorist. Icarus Gigacorporation has maintained a stranglehold on our city for far too long. The people have been divided between wealth and poverty, influence versus powerlessness. For years I have struggled to survive under the shadow of a criminal enterprise, but I won't have to struggle much longer. I intend to break this system of oppression. My name is Nova Vaylen, and I will bring this city to its knees. (C) All Rights Reserved
“A letter to Lucía” is a short book that will immerse you in a tragic and exciting love story. The protagonist takes us by the hand through the most intense moments of his life, from the painful breakup with the one he considered the love of his life, to the transformation of his existence into a captivating prison of memories and melancholy. Facing continuous addictions and relapses, the protagonist shows us how his internal struggle leads to a tragic and, at the same time, hopeful ending. Prepare to be captivated by this story that will make you reflect on the power of love and the strength of personal improvement.
In a quaint town where believers outnumber the skeptics, Jane Adams, haunted by a painful past, seeks refuge with her aunt. Unbelieving and feeling suffocated by the judgmental eyes of the townspeople, she dreams of escape. Just as she contemplates fleeing, she encounters Aidan Reyes, a spirited young priest whose jovial nature draws her in, leading to an unexpected romance. Amidst the complexities of her life, a murder rocks the town, thrusting Jane into a whirlwind of chaos. The murderer, viewing himself as an instrument of divine punishment, unleashes judgment upon sinners in the name of God. As the body count rises, Jane attempts to distance herself, yearning to leave the town behind. However, fate has other plans, and she finds herself inexorably entangled in the sinister web of the unfolding mystery. Will she escape the clutches of the murderer, or will her past and the town's dark secrets hold her captive in their grasp?
“And when they asked me what my favorite time of the day was, I smiled, remembering the bright moon, glimmering stars, dark, black sky and replied-…” The movement of my hand stopped, my pen stopping right in the middle of the blank, off white paper when a cold shiver ran down my spine, making me shudder involuntarily as I clutched the furry woolen jacket closer to my body. “And you say you love winter.” The old woman looked at me through her dark eyes that glowed in the orange-yellow light of the electric heater set up in my room. “I do. ‘I close my eyes and the cold is a cloud that envelops history. Sorrow is ancient.’” I quoted. “ It’s dark. It’s mysterious. Absolutely beauti-“ “Dead. It’s dead.” She deadpanned, giving me an unimpressed look when I rolled my eyes and decided to ignore like I had been for the past half an hour. * * * What happens when a girl tries to venture into places she isn't supposed to? When she looks for knowledge that wasn't meant for her? When she tinkers with time like a child with a toy?
Judy Myers is a rising star in her prestigious law firm, known for her sharp mind and unwavering commitment to justice. At only 29, she’s on the cusp of achieving her lifelong dream: becoming a judge. But her ambitions are thrown into chaos when she’s assigned the most controversial case of her career, a case her firm wants her to lose. Her client, Ethan Carter, is accused of murdering his closest friend in cold blood. The evidence against him seems overwhelming, and his connection to a powerful political organization controlling legislation makes him an easy scapegoat. But as Judy delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect that Ethan has been framed and that the truth is far more sinister than she could have imagined. Uncovering a web of corruption, blackmail, and murder that reaches the highest levels of power, Judy realizes the case isn’t just about Ethan’s innocence. It’s about exposing an organization that has manipulated the law for decades. Torn between her duty to the truth and the danger of unraveling secrets that could destroy her career and her life, Judy must decide how far she’s willing to go to uphold justice. As the trial unfolds, Judy is tested like never before. Betrayed by her firm, targeted by powerful enemies, and haunted by her growing feelings for her client, she must confront her blind spots in a legal system rigged against the very principles she holds dear. Will Judy risk everything to bring the truth to light, or will the cost of justice prove too high? The Blind Judge is a gripping legal thriller about power, corruption, and the ultimate price of pursuing justice.
They never meant to bond. They can’t afford to fall in love. Supermodel Isla Quinn only stepped onto the Langford yacht to boost her career. She never planned to end up in the wrong cabin… with the wrong man. One moment of instinct and she’s bound for life to Noah Langford, the cold, controlled CEO who came to the party just to shut it down. They agree to dissolve the bond quietly. But the press leaks the story, her manager turns it into a publicity stunt, and his board decides the “perfect couple” is exactly what the company needs. Now they’re stuck together in public, fighting the bond in private, until danger from Isla’s past forces them into a marriage neither is ready for. Every glance cuts deeper. Every touch is a choice. And in a city that devours the weak, letting go might be the one thing they can’t afford to do.
In The Fire Without Limits, the narrative follows Raymonde Hawkstride and Katrina Deathsworn's daughter. In addition to meeting the love of her life and several lasting friends, she will learn many mysteries about who she is and what she is destined to do. Will she be able to carry out her destiny, or will she crumble under the pressure? Follow our main character as she looks for something unknown.
Elyse, a scatterbrained woman, finds herself at a crossroads after a tragic car accident claims the lives of both her parents and leaves her in a coma. As a seasoned detective, she must gather the fragments of her shattered self before returning to her demanding job. A planned reunion with her five closest friends takes a surprising turn when they mention a mysterious man from Elyse's past. Struggling to recall any details about him, she grants each friend permission to delve into her secrets. Over the course of days, each friend reveals a hidden secret, a deep desire that Elyse never knew existed within her own tangled memories.
When Livia Conti's mafia boss father is assassinated, her world explodes into a maelstrom of treachery and vengeance. Protected by the enigmatic ex-CIA agent Ethan, she navigates a dangerous web of rival families and forbidden passions. A romance with Leo, leader of the Marino family, complicates her quest for justice, but the truth is a deadly weapon. As the mysterious Unifier manipulates events from the shadows, Livia must confront betrayal, uncover devastating secrets, and choose between love, loyalty, and the ruthless pursuit of power.
Agent Nightingale's sobriquet evoked the imminence of fear among the wicked — a powerful name that had protected England under shadows, disguises and deceit. Respected among the fellows in the MI6 and known as a legend by the civilians that grasped an ounce of truth that laid in this underworld, Natalia's code name was one to be remembered. Natalia Scofield Wright, however, was the furthest thing from that: she could be no ordinary woman; yet still one that faltered in the face of the most ordinary of the problems. Fears that linger from her childhood and beyond. From past to present, Natalia struggles through life, dealing with her bad hand of cards trying to jackpot a single ounce of happiness, living against the odds as a betting zebra. A place to be heard and loved was all she could ever want. And for some reason, it seemed too much. (Based on the TTRPG system: "City of Mist")
In a future ruled by order and controlled by nine great nations, freedom is nothing more than an illusion. The world's brightest children are gathered at the Central World Academy—a place designed to forge the "pillars of civilization" for a more stable and perfect future. Ahreum Kwon, a genius girl secretly weary of her monotonous routine, never imagined that a strange earthquake would change her life forever. Alongside her friends from around the globe, she is thrust into a foreign world—one far from technology, yet brimming with mysterious energy and unfamiliar life. This new world is beautiful, wild, and... dangerous. There are no clues, no guides. Only the ruins of their academy remain, and two unfamiliar moons in the sky witness their fall. Out of thousands of students, only hundreds survive. The teachers have vanished. Communication is lost. And one by one, strange powers begin to awaken within them. Now, they must learn to survive, rebuild, and uncover the truth—who brought them to this world, and for what purpose? One thing is certain: they are no longer just students. They are pawns in a world that recognizes no old rules. A world that can only be conquered... by the strongest.
'What are you talking about?!' I yelled, my voice breaking. 'Some of us don't make it,' he continued, calm in the face of chaos. 'It's part of the plan.' _ After surviving a failed mission, the protagonist awakens in a mysterious compound where the dead walk again, the mission has been rewritten, and reality bends at every corner. Trapped in a looping nightmare designed to manipulate and control, they begin to uncover the truth behind the illusion. As memories resurface and the system’s lies unravel, the protagonist breaks free from the loop. With time running out, they face an impossible choice: save the team—still trapped in the false reality—or escape alone. But what if nothing is real? What if the choice itself is part of the trap?