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Chapter 1: A World of Seconds In a future where time has replaced currency, people live not by the sweat of their brow but by the seconds ticking down on their arms. In New Greenwich, the wealthy live for centuries, while in the ghettoes, time is so scarce that every minute is precious. Tyler, a…
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Chapter 1: The New Slave In the grand halls of the Kingdom of Lysoria, where marble pillars reached the sky and tapestries adorned with gold hung from every wall, King Alaric ruled with a firm hand. He was known for his wisdom and strength, a king who brought peace and prosperity to his land. But…
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Chapter 1: The Robbery It was a cold, rainy evening when Judge Adrian Sterling found himself working late in his chambers. The courthouse was nearly empty, the only sounds the faint tapping of rain against the windows and the occasional creak of the old building settling into the night. Adrian had spent the day overseeing…
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Chapter 1: The Call of Duty In the midst of the Edo period, Japan was a land of tradition, power, and strict social hierarchy. The Emperor, revered as a living deity, held the fate of the nation in his hands. However, even the most powerful ruler needed allies, and one of the most crucial was…
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Chapter 1: The City of Secrets In the heart of a city that never sleeps, where crime is as common as the neon lights that flicker in the rain, Detective Ethan Hayes had earned a reputation as one of the best. Sharp, intuitive, and relentless, he was known for his unyielding pursuit of justice. But…
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Chapter 1: The Hunter’s Oath In the stillness of midnight, shadows danced along the cobbled streets of the ancient city. Erik, a seasoned vampire hunter, moved silently through the fog, his hand gripping the hilt of his silver blade. His heart was steady, his resolve unshaken. He had been chasing this particular vampire for weeks—a…
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Chapter 1: The Chase Begins The rumble of engines echoed through the narrow streets as Jake and Connor sped away from the dimly lit warehouse. The moonlight glinted off their sleek, black motorcycles, the only things keeping them one step ahead of the mafia that had been hunting them for weeks. Jake, the more experienced…
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Chapter 1: A Ticking Countdown In a world where time is currency, every second counts—literally. The wealthy live forever, hoarding centuries on their clocks, while the poor scramble for minutes, living day to day, never knowing when their time will run out. Gabriel “Gabe” Ryder lived in the ghetto, where people worked themselves to the…
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Chapter 1: Broken Flight Captain Ethan Morgan, a seasoned commercial pilot, had spent the last few years soaring above the clouds, finding solace in the skies rather than on the ground. After a heartbreaking relationship that left him jaded, he no longer believed in love. His life became a series of flights, hotel stays, and…
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Chapter 1: A Distant Dream In the bustling city of New York during the Roaring Twenties, Leo Mason returned after years of studying abroad, eager to find his place among the city’s elite. He rented a modest home in West Egg, an area known for its extravagant mansions and dazzling parties. Little did he know…