《My Bodyguard Can't Fight Girls!》Vol 1 Prologue
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I could remember the day when my bodyguard couldn’t stop crying. His usually straight posture, now bent down and kneeling next to a girl. No, a beautiful lady. His hands, filled with both grit and confidence, now quivered with a sense of uncertainty as he clutched the lady within his grasp tightly. There was neither hatred nor anger when he held her, but instead what resonated was a sense of longing and adoration, a sense of love. It was as the feelings in his very grip could pull back the fading life force of his beloved back into her feeble body. But alas, that could not happen. His handsome chiseled face now had streams of tears flowing down the sides and his exotic silver hair that shined with amazing luster now glowed with a dull overtone of grey. He was grief-stricken. I loved him and wanted to hug him so much. I wanted to be his pillar of support. I wanted to be the one he could turn to for help. But most of all, I wanted to muster the strength to step forward and embrace him in this sorrowful situation. For all those times where I could find solace and strength in his arms. Even in the most dire and despondent of situations, he was always there for me. I wanted to just repay him back once. However, I could not. For the very tears he was shedding was not for me. No, he wasn’t crying for me. He was crying for his beloved. His beloved was a girl of amazing stature. Beautiful both inside and outside. There was no one who didn’t admire her absolute kindness and beauty. Her black lustrous hair and fair skin had shaken many guys’ hearts before but yet her’s instead had only beaten for one. And yet now, her fair skin was tainted with blood and the confidence that she once exhumed was nowhere to be found in her current state. It was a heart wrenching sight to behold. It was eventually this otherworldly kindness that had made her suffer innumerable pain and would lead to her inexplicable demise. Despite the amount of blood that laid over her, her eyes glared with a soft but wishful defiance as she struggled to stay alive. It was this intimate relationship between the two, that would epitomize the true meaning of love, but alas it was too perfect. For she had given up her very life in order to protect him. They were destined to meet but yet fated to part. He spoke softly to her. “You’ll always be my first love, darling.” “...I love you too...” Their soft lips touched and tears flowed like endless streams down their faces. They wanted this very moment to last forever. But it was a moment filled with both immense joy and immense sadness, for they knew that they had to part. As she gave the bodyguard a parting kiss, she had also lost the strength to hold his hand. Slowly but surely, her fingers could no longer wrap around his hands anymore and he found himself shivering with grief. He could only press his lips against hers but no, she could not respond anymore. “I will always love you.” After my bodyguard placed her hand down and covered her body with a white cloth, my bodyguard stood up sporadically, with his countenance twisting in anger and was slowly being enveloped by a thick black aura. I peered in to observe his face but the aura was just too thick. He couldn’t hide his anguish. He couldn’t hide his intent to kill anymore. It was at this moment that the room immediately flooded with his killing aura. I had felt this very killing aura numerous of times in the past, but this killing aura was different. No, it was no longer just killing aura. It was intense bloodlust, fuelled by his potent emotions. In times past, his killing aura only made it difficult for me to breathe. But now, I could feel his pain through his killing aura. The whole place shook. It felt like an earthquake, but his wrath was the true earthquake. The intense bloodlust that he exerted had managed to indent the ground surrounding him, cracking the layered concrete that made up the floor. He became the literal incarnation of the god of death. My bodyguard grabbed his black sword tightly and turned himself towards the door, but i rushed forth to block his path. “Where are you going?!” “To right a wrong.” “No! This isn’t the time to --” I couldn’t stop him. After seeing the exchange between he and his beloved, I saw no reason to stop him. While in reality he was too fast, appearing behind me in an instant. “Take care of her for me.” These were the last words that I heard from him and when I turned around, his silhouette had already disappeared around the corner.
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Leftover Apocalypse
[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] This is a story about the newly-adult Calliope Smith having a terrible day that ends in her getting mysteriously teleported from Phoenix, Arizona to a fantasy world where her life is in constant danger. She considers this an upgrade. Someone evil is looking for her, and she doesn't know why. Someone who seems to know a lot about her has promised they'll help her, but she doesn't know who they are. All that matters to Callie is that magic is real and one way or another she's going to learn it. The end of the world is coming up, sure, but Callie won't need to worry about that. In fact, by the time she even finds out about it one of the doomsday devices will already be destroyed, and the authorities will be well on the way to dealing with the other one. It's fine. Everything will be smooth sailing. Almost certainly. Probably. Chapters are usually about 2500-3500 words, and the goal is to post 2-3 per week but I sometimes get busy or have some writers block. It's your standard portal fantasy / Isekai premise, but unlike some the main character's time on Earth and how she got pulled into another world will (eventually) be explored. Some slight GameLit-feeling stuff later, no menus or level-ups but there's something suspiciously like a skill tree when the magic system gets going. No number crunching, and while the main character will get to do some silly stuff she won't be a god like in some fics (and will in fact spend a lot of time being badly outclassed by her enemies). Some reader interaction, ranging from adding to the worldbuilding to occasionally making big important decisions about skill progression. Please note that the main character is flawed and impulsive, and will make some stupid decisions. That's part of the story, but I get that it's not for everyone. Trigger Warnings: Foster care system references, crappy parenting. Some mental health adjacent stuff, specifically the main character has some issues where she experiences varying levels of empathy and emotional vulnerability depending on the day (it's complicated and not meant to portray any real-world conditions). Occasional violence including mention of death and grievous bodily harm, but no detailed descriptions of gore.
8 61The Girl from the Mountain
Alexandra Bedford is a weapon, a young woman with telekinetic powers capable of leveling entire cities, born to fight in the desolate remains of post-apocalyptic North America. There is only one problem: she may be losing control of her abilities. Sixteen years after a global pandemic devastated the earth’s population, the lines in the old United States have been drawn between the Cheyenne Directorate in Colorado and the New England Alliance on the East Coast. The Directorate, of which Alexandra is a part, is a small but powerful organization dedicated to returning the country to its former glory. However, when a diplomatic mission to the New England Alliance goes wrong, Alexandra finds herself at the center of a bloody civil war. Battles are fought on the old highways and in dilapidated towns and once-great cities. And as the conflict escalates, all of North America faces the threat of being burnt away by nuclear fire. Against this backdrop of war, Alexandra tries to uncover the long-hidden secrets behind the plague, her abilities, and the two men fighting to decide the fate of the United States - Henry Bedford, Alexandra's father and leader of the Directorate, and John Martin, the mysterious figure at the heart of the New England Alliance who may hold the key to everything she seeks. None of this will matter, however, unless Alexandra can prevent the power growing inside her from taking over and consuming the very world she is fighting to save. Author's Notes: I appreciate you taking a look at my novel, The Girl from the Mountain. If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic fiction, military thrillers, and/or cosmic horror, I think you'll enjoy this story. I completed the novel's first draft back in 2011 and made significant changes in 2016. Since then, I've more-or-less sat on the manuscript while working on other projects. Thanks to a bit of prodding, I've decided to send this story out into the wild with some touch-ups and additional revisions. I welcome any comments or criticisms, and I hope you enjoy The Girl from the Mountain!
8 227Brave Soul
Take my soul, take it and let it flow along the river of space. The sadness will bloom, happiness will wilt as I venture in this world of stones. As I freeze by the sun and burned by the rain, the silence is screaming for my plea. Let my soul be at ease for a calm soul can see the river's end.P.S. - The pace is a bit slow.Rated 18: Strong Language, violence and gore, sexual explicitAdditional Genre: Administration, Agriculture, politics,cooking, ,alchemy, medicineMore info: There might be an action genre but it does not mean my novel will revolve in that genre alone. If you like OP character with tons of pills to swallow to become a God then this novel is not for you.Cover: thanks to lifemanagement4you.com
8 286Star Pilot in a Woman's World
Lt. Stryker of the United Earth Alliance Navy tests new technology that could have a far-reaching impact on humanity. While testing out the new engine on an old interceptor, things take a horrible turn and Lt. Stryker is sent to an alternate earth where his way home burns up on entry and things are quite different. To make matters worse, his body has reverted to that of a 16-year-old! Alone and cut off from the Alliance Navy, Lt. Stryker only has an implanted A.I. to keep him company. Follow Allen Stryker as he adapts to life on this new earth with only a quirky A.I. to assist him while unknowingly being observed by a determined government agent! -Regularly scheduled updates will be posted on Fridays. I reserve the right to publish ahead!
8 160MY RANDOM POESIES
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8 204Running with the wolves (Supernatural x Wolfblood) BOOK 1
Leona was not like your average girl. She was running away but what happens when she runs into two of the most infamous hunters? Best rankings#1 - Jaredpadalecki (01/18-22)#1 - Jimbeaver (08/12-20)#1 - Wolfblood (02/04-21)#1 - Winchester (03/05-21)#2 - Jensenackles (08/25-20)#4 - Impala (10/17-20)#12 - Deanwinchester (02/23-21)#20 - Samwinchester (08/25-20)#75 - Supernatural (10/18-20)Takes place in Season 3. Some dialogue and scenes may not be totally the same. I am taking inspiration from Wolfblood to create my own character. English is not my first language so sorry for any mistakes. All rights goes to CW and WB as well as BBC for Wolfblood. I don't own anyone besides Leona and her storyline.
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