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Chapter 1: Surviving the Dark The world had ended three years ago. What once was bustling cities and peaceful towns had been consumed by chaos and destruction. The dead roamed the streets, hunting for any sign of life. The few survivors lived in fortified camps, scavenging for supplies while constantly on the lookout for the…
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Chapter 1: The Open Road Zane King revved his motorcycle engine, the roar of the machine blending with the endless stretch of highway ahead. Riding was the only time he felt free—free from his past, his mistakes, and the man he could never quite forget. The wind whipped through his dark hair as he sped…
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Chapter 1: The Meeting Damian Blackwood, a man of wealth and influence, was used to seeing people scurry around him. As the CEO of Blackwood Enterprises, he barely noticed the army of workers that kept his life running smoothly. His mornings began with an elevator ride from his penthouse to his office on the 40th…
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In the year 3075, Earth had become a shadow of its former self, covered in towering, metallic cities where the line between human and machine blurred. Human consciousness could be uploaded, manipulated, and erased in a world where technology ruled every aspect of life. Love, too, had been reduced to code—algorithms of attraction, programs for…
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Milo stared at the flickering lines of code on his monitor, his fingers flying over the keyboard. He had spent the past two years developing a game—a masterpiece blending reality and fantasy—where characters were imbued with artificial intelligence so advanced, they felt real. But the most personal part of the game was an avatar he…
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Chapter 1: The Sailor and the Painter Luca had always been drawn to the ocean. As a sailor, he spent most of his life navigating the vast seas, but after years of exploration, the waves began to lose their allure. Docked in a small coastal town for repairs, he stumbled upon a local art exhibit.…
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In a world where time is controlled by a guild of elite timekeepers, each responsible for maintaining the flow of time in their designated regions, there exists a strict rule: timekeepers must never fall in love with mortals, for it risks breaking the fabric of time itself. Kai, a gifted timekeeper, has spent centuries ensuring…
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Chapter 1: The Bond Dr. Samuel Evans had spent his entire life working to become the best cardiac surgeon in the country. He was sharp, methodical, and cared deeply for his patients. But what set him apart was his unyielding desire for perfection, often pushing himself beyond his limits. In his mind, emotions were a…
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Chapter 1: The Deal Lucas grew up knowing that life wasn’t fair. He’d lost his parents young, bounced around foster homes, and learned to fend for himself on the streets. When he overheard a group of businessmen talking about Anthony Beaumont—the elusive and charming millionaire known for his massive real estate empire—Lucas saw a way…
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Chapter 1: A Stranger in the Dust The sun hung low over the dry plains, casting long shadows across the rugged terrain. Miles away from the nearest town, Jesse “Dust” Donovan rode alone on his horse, his cowboy hat pulled low over his eyes, blocking out the harsh rays of the setting sun. Dust had…