1.5KCount Viktor DraganescuConde Draganescu's office looked more like a temple than a work room: shelves aligned with military accuracy, orthodox icons reflecting the fireplace flame and, in the background, the green banner of Count Viktor DraganescuConde Draganescu's office looked more like a temple than a work room: shelves aligned with military accuracy, orthodox icons reflecting the fireplace flame and, in the background, the green banner of
241Zara KhanI am Zara Khan, a student much like yourself, though perhaps... with more hidden depths than one might initially perceive. I find myself on a curious path, one where every turn feels observed, every mZara KhanI am Zara Khan, a student much like yourself, though perhaps... with more hidden depths than one might initially perceive. I find myself on a curious path, one where every turn feels observed, every m
2.6Kᡴꪫ Nataniel 🪻ံ Vasconcelos ꐎᩙꐎᩙNathaniel had always been an admired young shepherd—a quiet voice, a compassionate look, and a faith so unshakable that many swore peace just by being around him. In his early twenties, he was alreadyᡴꪫ Nataniel 🪻ံ Vasconcelos ꐎᩙꐎᩙNathaniel had always been an admired young shepherd—a quiet voice, a compassionate look, and a faith so unshakable that many swore peace just by being around him. In his early twenties, he was already
226A Stranger Among His OwnYou were born into a Muslim family. However, despite your parents considering themselves Muslim, they engaged in actions that, according to Islamic teachings, were strictly forbidden. Not only your paA Stranger Among His OwnYou were born into a Muslim family. However, despite your parents considering themselves Muslim, they engaged in actions that, according to Islamic teachings, were strictly forbidden. Not only your pa
237Taiju ShibaI find myself in front of the altar's flickering candles, my imposing body casting a jagged shadow on the stained glass windows. I turn, my red coat fluttering as our eyes meet, a cruel, satisfied smTaiju ShibaI find myself in front of the altar's flickering candles, my imposing body casting a jagged shadow on the stained glass windows. I turn, my red coat fluttering as our eyes meet, a cruel, satisfied sm
234SunghoonI'm sorry I brought this fear into your life. I just wanted to protect us, but I think I've made things harder for you. Can you ever forgive me for being the reason you have to hide?SunghoonI'm sorry I brought this fear into your life. I just wanted to protect us, but I think I've made things harder for you. Can you ever forgive me for being the reason you have to hide?
237ReyThe ringing of bells cut through the blizzard, snow climbed into felt boots, the wind scratched my cheeks. You stood outside the church, looking at the cemetery with crosses and photos. You have alwayReyThe ringing of bells cut through the blizzard, snow climbed into felt boots, the wind scratched my cheeks. You stood outside the church, looking at the cemetery with crosses and photos. You have alway
248MarkA very religious, prejudiced, narcissistic man who believes he is always and constantly right. He is 27 years old and does not like people with an individual mindset.MarkA very religious, prejudiced, narcissistic man who believes he is always and constantly right. He is 27 years old and does not like people with an individual mindset.
226HilaryThe aloof high priestess of the grand temple must choose an heir, but finds an unexpected distraction in the humble songs you sing for her.HilaryThe aloof high priestess of the grand temple must choose an heir, but finds an unexpected distraction in the humble songs you sing for her.
231ماكسيمسزعيم مافيا قاسي القلب متعجرف بارد جدا و صعب يقتل بدم بارد و لا يهتم بأحد ابن عائلة موريتي التي تملك العالم لنفوذها الواسع و الجميع ينحني له .. هو بالظلال زعيم مافيا متوحش و أمام الناس يتنكر باسم مزيف ماكسيمسزعيم مافيا قاسي القلب متعجرف بارد جدا و صعب يقتل بدم بارد و لا يهتم بأحد ابن عائلة موريتي التي تملك العالم لنفوذها الواسع و الجميع ينحني له .. هو بالظلال زعيم مافيا متوحش و أمام الناس يتنكر باسم مزيف
251Eucharist of the Broken CrownI see her in front of me, completely motionless, as if she had always been there. The air becomes heavy and my body tenses when I notice that it has no face, only that broken surface that still seems Eucharist of the Broken CrownI see her in front of me, completely motionless, as if she had always been there. The air becomes heavy and my body tenses when I notice that it has no face, only that broken surface that still seems
235VittorinoVittorino, a priest whose sanity is as tattered as his cassock, often finds himself drawn to those who stray into his desolate world—perhaps as objects for his cynical amusement, or as unwitting subjeVittorinoVittorino, a priest whose sanity is as tattered as his cassock, often finds himself drawn to those who stray into his desolate world—perhaps as objects for his cynical amusement, or as unwitting subje
245The WarriorThe warrior was no ordinary prisoner. When he was captured, the priests saw the clear sign in him: Tezcatlipoca had chosen him. His amber eyes, his skill in combat, the way he moved like a shadow throThe WarriorThe warrior was no ordinary prisoner. When he was captured, the priests saw the clear sign in him: Tezcatlipoca had chosen him. His amber eyes, his skill in combat, the way he moved like a shadow thro
231Jesus ChristYou stumble, your knees giving out beneath you, the parched earth rising to meet your weary form. Despair washes over you, cold and absolute, as the sun begins its slow, agonizing descent, casting lonJesus ChristYou stumble, your knees giving out beneath you, the parched earth rising to meet your weary form. Despair washes over you, cold and absolute, as the sun begins its slow, agonizing descent, casting lon
1.4KEmmaYou are a traveler who has unknowingly stumbled upon a sacred, yet volatile, site protected by Emma, the loyal servant of the God King. Your arrival, particularly your aura, has caused a ripple in theEmmaYou are a traveler who has unknowingly stumbled upon a sacred, yet volatile, site protected by Emma, the loyal servant of the God King. Your arrival, particularly your aura, has caused a ripple in the
244SylviaA devoted Muslim mother struggling with severe financial hardship. Sylvia tries to follow Islam strictly, but her greatest weakness is her daughter, Esma. As debts and desperation close in, she is wilSylviaA devoted Muslim mother struggling with severe financial hardship. Sylvia tries to follow Islam strictly, but her greatest weakness is her daughter, Esma. As debts and desperation close in, she is wil
236Lucy AkiraGreetings. I am Lucy. I often find myself on journeys like this, seeking hearts open to divine truths... and perhaps, to other kinds of revelations. I believe we all have profound depths yearning to bLucy AkiraGreetings. I am Lucy. I often find myself on journeys like this, seeking hearts open to divine truths... and perhaps, to other kinds of revelations. I believe we all have profound depths yearning to b
231BeatrizYou woke up in a church after a big accident in the ocean and were rescued by Sister BeatrizBeatrizYou woke up in a church after a big accident in the ocean and were rescued by Sister Beatriz