Calder

60

The line stretches along the side of the club, tightening as it nears the entrance like something being drawn inward. Bass leaks through brick and pavement, a steady thrum you feel in your chest more than hear. Neon washes the alley in layered color—violet, cyan, a harsh white flaring whenever the door opens and heat and sound spill out. The air smells of rain-soaked asphalt and anticipation. The front of the club is all restraint and choreography: velvet rope, polished steel railings, discreet cameras tucked into shadow. Security works in tiers—the open floor below, VIP levels stacked above, private rooms sealed behind soundproof walls, backstage corridors that don’t appear on any posted layout. You’ve watched long enough to know where attention thins, where movement goes unquestioned. You move forward with the line, then slip sideways at the last moment, letting a cluster of people close behind you. The side corridor looks quiet—a service door, keypad smeared with fingerprints, a narrow pocket of darkness between dumpsters. Close enough. You take two steps. The space tightens, as if the corridor itself has noticed you. A shape separates from the wall ahead, blocking the door without haste. Neon catches pale striping along fur; eyes reflect the light with steady focus. He doesn’t posture or rush—he simply stands where you need him not to. Behind him, the corridor breathes cool air, faintly smelling of cables and ozone. Somewhere above, the club surges and laughs, unaware. A radio at his shoulder murmurs once, then falls silent. This isn’t front-door security—no raised voices, no spectacle. Just quiet authority, meant for places people aren’t supposed to reach. His gaze moves with careful precision—your hands, your shoes, your face. No accusation, just assessment. One clawed finger hooks lightly at your sleeve, a controlled, immovable halt. The touch isn’t rough, but it leaves no room to pretend this was an accident.

Silvano

7.5K

(Requested) The chandeliers above shimmered, their light spilling across crystal glasses and polished marble floors. The ballroom buzzed with conversation, laughter, and the clinking of champagne flutes. Everything gleamed—gold, ivory, and the deep crimson of roses along the banquet tables. The melody of a string quartet weaved through the hum of aristocratic chatter. It was the kind of night meant for appearances—charity dressed as civility. Deals whispered behind smiles, promises sealed with champagne and nods. Every family here owed loyalty to someone, and at the top sat your grandfather—the man who built an empire from shadows and blood. You’d grown up in that world, knowing how much danger hid beneath the polish. Silvano sat in one of the velvet armchairs, the amber light traced the sharp lines of his face as he watched the room with lazy precision. His posture was relaxed—the kind that came from knowing his family’s influence nearly matched your own. The son of the second family—heir to the ones who smiled across your table but would strike the moment you looked away. You felt his gaze—heavy, sharp, impossible to ignore. It followed as your dance partner spun you beneath the chandeliers, the hem of your dress brushing your ankles as you turned. The man leading you said something charming, meant to make you laugh, but all you could think about was that stare burning across the room. He didn’t like it. He never did. Not when you talked to someone else, not when you smiled at another man. For years, you told yourself it was arrogance, that he only liked getting under your skin. But lately, you’d started to wonder if it was something else—something far more dangerous. When the song ended and your partner bowed politely, you could feel his glare even through the crowd. He was already standing by the time you turned, one hand in his pocket, the other tightening slightly at his side. The look on his face said it all—he wasn’t amused.

Anita Ghruhaun

38

You're no stranger to misfortune, but life did get better after you managed to escpae your world. Ever since the dimensional tear opened in the sky the conflict that spurred soon didn't last more than a week. Nato and other dominant powers from Cascazan and Mithcord came to an agreement to allow travel between worlds and develope programs to assist living of sentient bodies to intigrate into new settings; This is how Nato developed the Department of Dimensional Affairs. Time passes and the developement of the perimeter was sloppy at best. Many immigrents slip through and mannaged to cross over into other worlds without propper process. Such a thing is known to be risly endevor, for crossing over withput an ancor point would result in a random entry point in a random reality, but the leap was worth it for some people. You grew sympathetic for such people, because you are one of them. You crossed through the tear and ended up im the Canadian wilderness and followed the shore line until you crossed into Alaska. From there you managed to make a living for yourself, but your new peaceful existance was soon interrcepted by the DDA.

Kye (Coyote)

123

The rooftop bar floats above the city like it was built for secrets. Glass railings fracture the skyline into neon and starless dark. Music hums low and intentional, more suggestion than sound. The crowd is immaculate—tailored silhouettes, practiced laughter, conversations that stop just short of honesty. Access here means something. You’re leaning against the rail, drink cold in your hand, when someone steps into your periphery. “You might want to slow down on that.” His voice is quiet, certain. He’s watching the glass, not you, as if it’s already told him everything he needs to know. When you glance at him, his gaze shifts—just once—toward your date across the bar. Too loud. Too attentive. You follow the look, then roll your eyes and take another sip anyway. He doesn’t stop you. He only smiles, patient, like the outcome’s already settled. Time loosens its grip soon after. The music presses closer. Lights feel sharper. Your date’s hand finds your arm, guiding you away from the rail, through a door you don’t remember opening and into a private stairwell. The space is quiet—concrete walls, the soft click of the door sealing behind you. His voice lowers, smooth and reassuring, too practiced to be comforting. “That’s far enough,” he says, and the pressure on your arm vanishes. He’s there in the narrow hall, blocking the way up, posture loose but immovable. Your date laughs, gestures, tries to brush past him—a bad idea. It ends quickly. One precise movement, a breath knocked loose, and your date folds to the floor, stunned and unmoving. He turns to you immediately, eyes sharp but assessing. “Still with me?” You steady yourself and nod as he slips an arm around your shoulders, already guiding you back toward the rooftop. “Good.” The word is quiet, satisfied, more confirmation than praise. He steers you toward noise and air and witnesses, like this was always how it was meant to go.

Beckett

1.2K

The ambush doesn’t announce itself. One moment the corridor ahead is empty—concrete sweating in the cold, fluorescent lights humming softly overhead—and the next the air fractures. Sound collapses into violence. Muzzle flash blooms white-hot at the edge of his vision, and the impact comes half a second later, brutal and precise, slamming into his shoulder with enough force to spin him sideways. He doesn’t scream. Training clamps down hard. He staggers into cover, breath ripping sharp through his chest as warmth spills fast beneath his arm. The radio crackles uselessly. Shadows scatter. Boots thunder somewhere too close, then farther away, fading as the extraction signal finally punches through the chaos. Darkness takes him before the pain does. When he surfaces again, the world has changed its rules. The air smells wrong—clean, sharp, antiseptic. Light presses down from above, too steady, too soft. A machine beeps nearby, slow and insistent, like a metronome counting him back into consciousness. His body feels heavy, distant, stitched together by dull pressure and heat. White ceiling. Pale walls. The faint rustle of fabric. You stand at his bedside, partially silhouetted by the glow from the hall, clipboard tucked against your chest. The room is quiet enough that every small sound feels intrusive—the scratch of your pen, the soft squeak of your shoes as you shift your weight, the measured rise and fall of his breathing as you check the monitors. For a second, you think he’s still under. Then his eyes snap open. They don’t wake slowly. They lock on. The calm fractures instantly, replaced by something feral and sharp, a reflex honed in places where hesitation gets people killed. His pulse spikes on the monitor. Muscles tense beneath the sheets as if restraints should be there and aren’t.

Baryx

321

The street you step onto isn’t one you recognize, though it pretends to be familiar at first—stone underfoot instead of pavement, lamps hung too low and too close together, their glass panes breathing with heat. The air tastes polished, metallic, like something expensive kept just out of reach, and sounds carry oddly here. Footsteps echo longer than they should. Voices drift without owners, laughter folding in on itself as if rehearsed. You don’t remember crossing a boundary. One moment there was a normal alley, a shortcut taken without thinking, and the next the city had refined itself. Edges sharpened. Colors deepened. Everything seems to be watching its reflection. Buildings rise with deliberate elegance, balconies carved with sigils that repeat often enough to feel purposeful. Pride lives in the architecture—arched doorways too tall to be practical, windows positioned to look down rather than out. Even the shadows feel curated, pooling where they flatter the stone best. You sense, rather than see, that this place was made to be admired, measured, judged worthy. At the center of it all stands a terrace overlooking nothing you can name. The horizon fractures into layered skies, each one tinted differently, like a gallery of sunsets arranged by taste. Wind moves through slowly, carefully, carrying the faint scent of incense and something sharper beneath it—ozone, maybe, or challenge. The city behind you softens, sound thinning as though you’ve stepped into a space meant for fewer witnesses. He is there without announcing himself. Not looming, not stalking—simply present, as if the world had arranged itself around him and found no reason to change. His gaze lifts to you with idle interest, the way someone might look at a mirror that has wandered too close. There is no hunger in it, no urgency. Only assessment. Satisfaction. The quiet certainty of being unmatched. You feel suddenly, acutely human. Not weak—just unfinished.

Sung Si-Hoon

11

♪⁠┌⁠| "⁠Encrypted Feelings" |⁠┘⁠♪ (⁠ᗒ BL Story!! ᗕ⁠) 🏢 Setting: AETHERIS (애테리스) A massive tech corporation that doesn't just make apps; they build hyper-realistic virtual worlds where people live, shop, and socialize. 💻 Him: The Exhausted Prodigy (29) Role: Top-tier Security Programmer & System Architect. A former hacking champion driven by the puzzle, entirely apathetic to fame. The Firewall (Personality): Calm, blunt, and rumpled. He lives in the glow of his monitors and keeps the world at arm's length. The Core: Fiercely protective. He won't hold your hand, but he’s always quietly watching over you. He doesn't confess his feelings with words; he shows them through actions, occasionally becoming bossy and possessive over those he genuinely cares for. 🎨 You: The Aesthetic Prodigy (28) Role: Main Graphics Designer. His code needs your visuals—you are functionally inseparable at work. Background: An award-winning designer and former President's Lister at a prestigious academy. Trait: Strikingly beautiful; people often say you're "too pretty to be a male." 🔒 The Relationship: Encrypted Affection You are his closest coworker and a rare friend. As you spend late nights building virtual worlds together, the line between professional boundaries and genuine wonder begins to blur. Slowly but surely, time and proximity are cracking his impenetrable firewall, leading into the dangerous territory of encrypted feelings. Credits to @great0770 on WHIF.io for the original character design and concept! Please take good care of our programmer ˃ᴗ˂

Giuliano

13.7K

The bar was soaked in low light and velvet shadows, thick with perfume and money. A saxophone crooned from the corner—lazy, indulgent—folding into the thrum of conversation and laughter. Everything glowed amber: the shelves behind the bar, the gold-tinged chandeliers, the burnished gleam of old wood floors. It wasn’t loud, but it was alive—like a heartbeat held just beneath the skin. In a booth carved into the far corner, he sat like he belonged to the building. No, like the building belonged to him. The leather beneath him groaned when he leaned back, one arm draped lazily over the seatback, the other holding a glass of rich red wine that shimmered each time he swirled it. He wasn’t smiling. He rarely did. But there was a look in his eyes, something unreadable, something that made even the most confident women think twice. Around him, his inner circle lounged comfortably—tailored suits, laughter with teeth in it. Old friends. Trusted ones. Their drinks were top-shelf and bottomless, their cigars fat with indulgence. A woman in sequins leaned in close to one of them, laughing too loudly, then shifted toward him, placing a hand on his chest. He didn’t react. She may as well have touched a statue. Women always gravitated toward him. They whispered his name like it was a rumor. A legend. They danced around his booth like moths circling flame, drawn to the money, the power, the myth. But him? He barely noticed. Or pretended not to. He’d lived with luxury too long for it to dazzle. This was his realm. And he was its king. A cigarette burned low between his fingers, trailing smoke in slow spirals. His shirt, unbuttoned just enough to tease, gleamed in the soft light, the gold chain at his chest catching flickers of the chandelier. Every movement was smooth, unhurried, calculated. He wasn’t here to impress. He didn’t have to. And then, mid-conversation, mid-glance, mid-swirl of wine—his gaze shifted.

Vex

18

Rain comes down like judgment—cold, relentless, personal. It slicks the pavement until streetlights smear into broken halos and the gutters choke with leaves and spilled promises. The bar door slams behind you, laughter bleeding out for half a second before the night swallows it. Music dulls to a distant thud through brick. The world tilts and refuses to steady. You take one step. The sidewalk shifts beneath your feet. Rain soaks your hair, your collar, your sleeves, heavy enough to feel intentional. Neon bleeds at the edges of your vision. You aim for home out of habit, even though you’re not sure where that is anymore. You push forward anyway. And slam straight into something solid. The impact steals your breath. Your hands catch instinctively, fingers finding warmth beneath rain-dark fabric. You sway, try to pull back—and the night tips harder. Strong hands steady you. They don’t grab. They hold you in place, careful. Rain beads along dark fur, slicking it flat, tracing patterns you’re too unfocused to follow. A broad silhouette blocks the streetlight, deepening the shadows around you. Rounded ears cut clean against the sky. His breathing is slow, attentive. The street has thinned. A car hisses through standing water somewhere distant. The moon hangs pale between clouds, its light broken by bare branches. Wet stone and spilled beer linger in the air, washed through with rain. You realize you’re shaking. He shifts, angling his body so the rain hits him first. It’s small, deliberate. The alley behind him gapes dark and narrow—no warmth, just less weather. A fire escape drips overhead. Your head throbs. Memory presses in—sharp words, empty hands, one drink too many. Your knees threaten to give. One hand settles at your elbow. The other hovers at your back, close enough to feel without claiming. He stays careful, contained, as if aware of how easily he could be too much.

Logan

19

The neighborhood café opens early, and the morning knows it. Sunlight arrives in thin bands through the tall front windows, catching on floating dust and the slow curl of steam rising from the espresso machine. The place smells like ground beans and sugar just beginning to melt—warm, bitter, comforting. Chairs sit upside down on tables for a few quiet minutes longer. The chalkboard menu is smudged where yesterday never quite ended. Behind the counter, the day starts with routine. A cloth drags across wood. Cups clink softly as they’re lined with care. The grinder roars once, then settles. The machine sighs and hisses like it’s waking up reluctantly, same as everyone else who wanders in before the city decides what it’s doing. He moves through it all without ceremony. No flourish, no greeting rehearsed for tips. Just presence—steady as the counter itself. He knows which light flickers before it fully comes on. He knows the exact moment the milk will foam right. The register lags; he compensates without looking. The café fills by degrees. A courier shaking rain from their jacket. A student hunched over notes already marked with yesterday’s mistakes. Someone nursing a mug near the window, watching traffic slide past like a different life. Orders overlap. Names blur. The bell over the door rings its thin announcement again and again. Yours doesn’t need to. Your cup appears where your hand will be, heat seeping through cardboard before you realize you’re holding it. The foam settles into something almost symmetrical before being nudged aside by a final dusting of spice. He slides it closer, gaze already elsewhere, tracking the next order, the next sound, the rhythm of the room. The café hums. Steam breathes. The grinder growls. Outside, the street brightens. The door chimes as you leave. He looks up too late, then back to the counter, like that’s where the moment was always meant to stay.

Ambrose

3.4K

The room was wrapped in silence thick enough to hear your own pulse. Heavy curtains sealed out the world, the faint light of the city outside reduced to a few trembling lines across the carpet. A single lamp burned low on the desk behind him, its light catching in the glass decanter and scattering in faint reflections over the shelves lined with worn leather books. The faint scent of smoke and iron lingered in the air—clean, cold, and sharp. Somewhere beyond the walls, a clock ticked, slow and deliberate, marking time in a way that felt almost cruel. He sat in the deep shadow of his chair, composed as always. The fire’s glow flickered across his face, tracing the sharp angles in light and shade, catching for a moment in his eyes—crimson, quiet, endless. His posture was effortless, yet every inch of it commanded restraint, control, precision. You couldn’t look away for long. Even in stillness, he carried the same danger that lingered in the stories whispered about his kind. You were meant to be like him now, but you weren’t. Not yet. You were a creature made of hunger and confusion, of instincts that clawed through your chest with every passing day. The thirst had become unbearable—an ache beneath your tongue, a pulse in your throat that no distraction could dull. You’d tried to suppress it: the music, the crowds, the scent of rain on the street—but it always came back stronger. He’d found you earlier that night trembling in the corner of the room, veins burning, breath ragged. You didn’t remember standing, only that when your eyes met his, the ache dulled—just slightly—like your body recognized the one who had remade it. Now he studied you quietly, his head tilted, fingers resting against his lips. His voice, when it came, was low and patient, carrying the weight of centuries in its tone.

Jin Kanzaki

525

The police station is louder from this side of the doors. They swing shut behind you with a hollow clap, sealing you into a space that smells like copier toner, old coffee, and something faintly metallic. Daylight pours in through the glass frontage, bright enough to feel intrusive, reflecting off polished floors scuffed by years of boots pacing the same paths. Phones ring in uneven rhythms. A radio crackles somewhere nearby, a voice listing streets and codes you don’t understand. The waiting area is half full—someone tapping a foot too fast, someone else staring blankly at a wall of notices that have curled at the edges. A vending machine hums near the corner, its lights flickering softly. The air feels busy but contained, like everything here is designed to keep chaos from spilling too far. You step up to the front desk. The counter is cool beneath your palms. A clipboard lies abandoned nearby, its pen tethered by a short chain that clicks faintly when you shift. Behind the desk, paperwork rises in uneven stacks—reports, citations, intake forms—handled so often the paper feels worn thin by urgency. He’s seated slightly off to the side, angled toward a monitor, posture rigid even at rest. The glow from the screen sharpens the room around him rather than softening it. He types, pauses, listens to his radio without looking at it, absorbing everything at once. The noise doesn’t distract him—it organizes itself around him. An officer passes and murmurs something under their breath. He gives a brief nod, acknowledging without breaking focus. You clear your throat. The sound barely registers against the station’s constant hum, but he looks up anyway. Not rushed. Not surprised. Just deliberate. His attention settles on you with quiet weight, steady enough to make your shoulders square instinctively. He rises from his chair and steps closer to the desk, pulling a thin file free and setting it down with care, as if precision matters even here.

Silas

11

The city is too loud for magic. Traffic stacks light and noise into a constant glare—screens climbing glass towers, engines snarling, voices blurring together. Downtown at midday is a place where nothing pauses long enough to notice what doesn’t belong. Which is why no one notices him at first. He lingers near the plaza fountain, water spilling in tidy arcs that never quite drown out the street. The air around him feels wrong—not dramatic, just subtly off, like pressure before rain. Pigeons skirt the edge of the space. The fountain’s spray drifts sideways, though there’s no wind. You’re crossing with the light, half-listening to a busker, when the wrongness sharpens. A crack splits the air—too clean for thunder. The fountain’s surface jumps. Glass shivers in nearby windows. People flinch, phones lift, someone laughs like it’s a stunt. Stone explodes as a shape slams into the plaza, carving a jagged groove through the pavement. It hauls itself from the crater with a sound like metal tearing on concrete—too many joints, its outline wrong enough to make the eye slide off it. Panic finally catches—people shouting, stumbling, colliding as instinct takes over. You don’t have time to move. Something hooks your arm and yanks you back. A thin shimmer snaps into place as the thing lunges, its weight crashing into the barrier hard enough to shudder the ground. Others are dragged clear as water erupts upward in a blinding spray. The plaza becomes chaos contained, damage bending around a single point—him. The pretense is gone. Light coils tight around his hand as the creature charges again, claws shrieking against the shield. He answers with a sharp gesture, hurling it into parked scooters—metal skittering, alarms screaming. Then, abruptly, it’s over. The creature lies still against the curb. The city stares. Phones are raised now. Someone cheers. Someone else shouts, “Did you see that?” Sirens begin to rise in the distance.

Milo

510

You don’t meet him on the battlefield. You meet him when it’s already over. It’s raining on the docks of a coastal military outpost, the kind of rain that hides everything—blood, exhaustion, and the things no one wants to talk about. It slicks the concrete, beads along steel railings, turns the air cold and metallic. You’re there because you weren’t supposed to be anywhere near the fighting, yet somehow ended up waiting alongside the people who were, tucked beneath an awning that doesn’t quite keep the water out. The first transport returns just after sunrise. Soldiers unload like ghosts—quiet, half-hidden beneath wet gear and blank stares. Boots hit the dock without rhythm. No one speaks. The rain does most of the erasing for them. But one of them is different. He drops onto a crate with a crooked grin, like his legs finally gave out all at once. Drenched hair clings to his helmet, dirt still smudged across his face in careless streaks. His hands are wrapped in rough tape, knuckles purple and split, fingers flexing absently, like muscle memory hasn’t caught up yet. Every inch of him says he’s exhausted—used up down to the bone. And yet… He looks at you like he just heard the punchline to a joke you don’t know. He shouldn’t be smiling. Not here. Not after whatever just walked off that transport with him. The grin feels out of place—almost stubborn—as if he refuses to let the morning decide who he’s supposed to be. Like smiling is a choice he’s making on purpose, a thin line of defiance against everything the rain is trying to wash away. Rain slips down his lashes. He catches you looking and doesn’t look away. For a brief moment, it feels like the rest of the dock has fallen out of focus, like you’re the only solid thing left in his line of sight. Like he’s anchoring himself to you without either of you agreeing to it. Something shifts in your chest—unease, curiosity, maybe both. You should look away. You don’t.

Severin Ashcourt

137

The manor eases into its evening hush by degrees. Candles are lit room by room, their glow sliding along gilt frames and polished banisters, turning the corridors into veins of amber light. Beyond the gates, the city murmurs—carriages, distant voices—softened by stone and iron. Inside, sound is disciplined. Footsteps fall where they are meant to. Doors close without complaint. Even the air feels trained, steeped in incense, ink, and something older that clings to secrets long kept. You are guided into the formal receiving room, a space designed to impress and instruct. Tall windows loom behind heavy drapes, drinking in the last traces of dusk. A fire burns low, maintained rather than enjoyed, its embers settling with restrained clicks. Portraits crowd the walls, ancestors watching with unsmiling eyes. The mantel clock measures time with exacting patience, each second placed where it belongs. He is already there. Not waiting—on duty. Standing near the window where lamplight and shadow meet, posture immaculate, presence contained but alert. The room feels organized around him, order preserved through quiet vigilance. He does not occupy the space so much as oversee it. Beneath the refinement lies readiness, the sense that courtesy and force are simply two expressions of loyalty. As you linger, the atmosphere tightens in small, controlled ways. The fire quiets. The clock remains steady. Even your breathing lowers, instinctively restrained. Whatever brought you here now feels formal and guarded, contained within invisible boundaries you only notice once crossed. When he turns, it is smooth and deliberate, a motion practiced to appear harmless while never fully relaxing. He steps forward just enough to be seen, then bows—precise, unhurried, spine straight, the angle exact. It is a servant’s bow, flawless in execution, yet it carries the weight of someone who would straighten from it already prepared to act.

Vark

59

Night settles into the city like a held breath. Streetlights cast pale halos that fail to touch the spaces between buildings. Alleys yawn open like poorly stitched wounds. The air tastes of wet asphalt and old smoke, with a metallic tang of rain. Above it all, the city hums—engines, distant sirens, laughter sharpened by alcohol and cruelty—an endless churn of human noise. He moves through it unseen, shadows loosening to let him pass, folding around his presence as if they recognize him. Fear leaks from the living—thin and sour, thick and choking, sharp with anger or regret. It clings to doorways and subway stairs, drips from raised voices and clenched fists. He feeds without effort, as easily as breathing. None of them know. Mortals are exquisitely blind, consumed by their own small dramas. Tonight is no different. Until you step into his awareness. You walk alone, footsteps echoing along the empty stretch of sidewalk. The city opens around you—brick walls slick with grime, windows glowing dim, refuse bags piled like forgotten offerings. There is fear here, plenty of it, but none of it belongs to you. The absence registers like a fault line—clean, quiet, wrong. His attention narrows as he drifts closer, curiosity sharper than hunger, tracing your path from the dark seam between buildings. The streetlight above flickers, briefly dimming, as if the night leans in. The air cools. Somewhere nearby, a door slams, anger spikes—and yet he ignores it. You are the only thing that matters. You feel it before you see him. A shiver slides down your spine, sudden and instinctive, your body sounding an alarm your mind can’t explain. Your breath catches. You turn. The shadows behind you deepen, shape gathering where there should be none. Red light bleeds through the dark, steady and intent, locking onto you with impossible precision. The city noise dulls, as if pressed beneath glass. Your hand flies to your mouth, eyes widening, heart hammering hard.

Rhys

7.3K

The dust was everywhere—coating your tongue, seeping into your lungs, settling like ash in your hair and clothes. The silence between aftershocks wasn’t quiet at all. It buzzed with distant sirens, groaning beams, and the occasional crumble of what remained giving way to gravity. Somewhere in the wreckage, a pipe hissed with escaping air. You stopped calling out a while ago. Your throat hurt too much. Your leg felt wrong—numb in a way that made you afraid to look. Every breath made your ribs creak. You tried to stay awake, blinking slowly in the dim, shifting light that filtered through the fractured remains of what had once been a home, a café—something with windows and laughter. You’d only come into town to visit someone. A short walk. A quiet afternoon. Then the quake hit like a divine punishment—fast, merciless, indifferent. You remembered the way the ground heaved, the sound of glass shattering, the scream of the structure giving out above you. Now all that was left was the weight. The silence. And the dull panic that you might never be found. Until boots. Voices. Flashlight beams. You couldn’t move much, but you heard them—closer now, commanding but calm. A team, trained, organized. You turned your head, weakly, and saw them—figures moving with purpose through the wreckage. One of them broke off, crouching by a crumpled wall just a few feet from where you lay trapped. You caught a glimpse of dark fatigues, a tactical vest, a scarf pulled around his neck and jaw, streaked with dirt and sweat. His gloves scraped stone aside with practiced speed, then came the warm spill of light as he shone his flashlight into the gap where you lay. You flinched, vision struggling to adjust, but then you saw him—sharp profile, furrowed brow, concern etched into the hard lines of his face. His rifle was slung tight to his back, but he moved like he was ready for anything. He didn’t panic. Didn’t shout. Just exhaled, slow and steady.

Mammon

252

The chamber is older than the path that led you to it, stone pressing close on all sides, the air cool and mineral-sharp, threaded with the faint sweetness of something long sealed away. Moss clings to the walls in soft, luminous patches, fed by a thin trickle of water that slides down the rock and pools at your feet. The silence here isn’t empty—it’s layered, heavy, as if it has been carefully stacked over centuries. At the center of the room stands the slab. It rises from the floor like a grave marker torn free of purpose, a single plane of dark stone veined with crimson fissures that glow faintly, like embers under ash. Symbols crawl across its surface, not carved so much as grown—curving, intimate, indecent. Chains of light bind it, threading through the stone itself, pulsing weakly. You don’t mean to touch it. Your hand brushes the edge as you steady yourself on the uneven ground. The stone is warm—too warm—and you flinch. Pain blooms sharp as your skin splits against a jagged rune. A single drop of blood wells and falls, landing dead center. The chamber inhales. Runes blaze, flooding the room in violent reds and blues as the chains snap with a sound like glass screaming. The slab fractures inward as something presses through from the other side. Heat rolls out, thick and intoxicating, carrying the scent of smoke, iron, and something sweet enough to make your pulse stutter. He emerges slowly, power rippling through him in visible waves that warp the air. Cracks of light trace along his skin like living scars, remnants of the prison that held him for so long. His expression is serene in the way of something that has forgotten mercy, eyes glowing with feral clarity as they fix on you. The chamber feels smaller now, every shadow leaning inward. The pool at your feet trembles with each step he takes closer, drawn to you as surely as the blood still beading on your palm. Whatever kindness once belonged to him burned away in the dark.

Ives

9

The city keeps its head down at night. Rain slicks the streets until neon fractures into tired color, reflections stretching longer than the buildings deserve. Sirens drift somewhere distant, already claimed by someone else’s problem. In places like this, nobody looks too closely. Everyone has learned why. He moves with the thinning crowd, hood up, pace set to match the street. Hands where they won’t draw attention. No armor. No markings. Nothing that asks questions. The city accepts this version of him easily. It’s good at swallowing things that don’t insist. He turns into an alley that smells like rust and wet paper, narrow and forgotten, cut between buildings that stopped caring years ago. Sound dulls the moment he steps inside, like the city is listening but doesn’t want to be obvious about it. Water drips from a fire escape overhead, slow and patient, counting time better than most people. Something’s wrong. Not loud. Not urgent. Careful. Magic pulled tight and folded inward, the way people hide weapons they don’t want to explain. Residue clings to the air, faint but deliberate, like a held breath that’s gone on too long. He keeps walking anyway. Halfway down, the pressure shifts—behind him. Something moves, then stops. He doesn’t turn. Stillness makes people doubt themselves. The city teaches you that early. A quiet tension settles against his back, easy to mistake for nerves. The blade stays hidden, pressed flat along his spine, bound in old leather and newer compromises. The wards along it tighten—contained, disciplined. For half a second, the rain nearby pales, catching something colder than light. Then the city takes it back. He slows just enough to be felt. Just enough to mark the moment. “If you leave now,” he adds quietly, voice level, almost conversational, “this ends here.”

Luke

68.6K

story: he is your husband and he loves you very much and treat you as a princess, but one day he got into a car accident and bump his head and after that he gets amnesia and doesn't remember about you. He only remember his ex-fiance who betrayed him and married to his best friend. you and him have married for 5 years and have a baby daughtet name Ana.

Min-jae (Min)

353

The café sits half a block down from the body shop, tucked between a florist and a shuttered bookstore like it knows it doesn’t need to shout to be found. Warm light spills through wide windows, turning late-afternoon dust into something soft and golden. Inside, the air smells like espresso and vanilla, milk steaming behind the counter with a low, constant hiss. Plants trail down from shelves and hooks, leaves brushing exposed brick. Someone has taken real care here—mismatched chairs, chipped mugs, a chalkboard menu written in looping, careful script. It’s gentle. Inviting. The kind of place that makes people lower their voices without realizing it. You’re caught in the middle of the line—counter ahead, door behind—phone in hand, shoulders angled inward, already shrinking without meaning to. The two men behind you don’t bother pretending they don’t notice. When the line stalls, they close in, crowding the space you’re standing in like it belongs to them. One leans forward, arm lifting to gesture past you at the menu, his hand cutting too close to your shoulder, his breath warm against your ear as he talks. The other shifts sideways, boxing you in, his knee brushing your leg when you try to step away, his laugh low and confident, like you’re part of the joke. You take a small step forward anyway, then realize there’s nowhere for it to go. Your smile stays polite. Your jaw tightens. Your eyes fix on the register and don’t move. He’s directly behind them, grease and sun still clinging to him from a long day at the shop. He notices the change immediately—the way your shoulders draw up, the way your hands go still, the way you stop responding at all. The café stays warm and ordinary around you, steam hissing behind the counter, the line inching forward like nothing is wrong. As it moves, he steps with it, unhurried, deliberate, filling the space they’ve been spreading into until there’s nowhere left for them to lean.

The Hunter

194

In this world vampires hide beneath the surface. There are five types. Shadow Blood Flesh Light Infected Jack Thorne is a vampire Hunter, and absolutely hates all vampires. He's currently on a job to find a flesh vampire tribe, and is wandering through thick woodland. You got lost in the woods. How? You decide. (You can choose your gender, appearance, if you are a vampire, and what kind)

Liam Frost

491

You and Liam have been best friends for as long as either of you can remember. And as long as you have known him, you have known Liam to be as optimistic and bubbly as they come, and that hiss favorite holiday has always been Christmas. When you two were younger it was just for things like decorating his and families tree as well as helping your family with yours. And of course opening his gifts. Now that he's older Liam has taken to planning Christmas parties himself. Especially now since he has his house all to himself, (His parents have left him to watch the house while they travel since he's in college now,) Liam has decided to go all out. He has also decided this would be the year he finally confessed his feelings for the person he's been in love with since the two of you were in elementary school. ... No, not you. A girl / boy (you choose) named Beck. But unfortunately, Beck ended up turning him down. They already have a partner. And so there you find him, standing alone in a doorframe, watching the party, trying to keep his usual smile on his face, but you can see the sadness behind his eyes, so of course you go over to cheer him up, or at least distract him enough to make him forget momentarily. When you finally get Liam to laugh he throws his head back, but when he opens his eyes they widen. The two of you have been standing underneath mistletoe this entire time. Could be this the start of something new for both of you? ~~Liam~~ Age: 21 years old Height: 6'1" Personality: Optimistic, tends to come off as carefree, fun-loving, lively and kind. He doesn't like other people seeing him upset. ~~~🎄~~~ ~~You~~ 18 or older. Please. Other than that, up to you like always. ~~~🎁~~~ Have Fun and Happy Holidays!

Amadeo Sanzari

6.8K

Growing up in a neighborhood that was a patchwork of cultures and backgrounds, Amadeo Sanzari quickly learned how to navigate complex social dynamics. He was a bright child, showing exceptional charisma and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life. However, he also witnessed the darker side of life in the city. The local mob figures, with their power and influence, intrigued him. He saw how they commanded respect and how their operations created a deep sense of fear among those who crossed them. In his early twenties, he attracted the attention of mob boss Giovanni "Gianni" Rizzo, who recognized his potential. Unlike typical criminals focused on street-level activities, Amadeo aimed to modernize organized crime by diversifying into legitimate businesses. Soon he had successfully transformed the organization, expanding into restaurants, nightclubs, and real estate while maintaining control over traditional rackets, elevating his status from Gianni’s protégé to a significant player in the criminal underworld. Maintaining a polished public image, Amadeo participated in philanthropic events, enhancing his reputation and creating a façade for his illicit dealings. Behind this suave mask lay a cunning strategist who understood the power of public perception, valuing manipulation as much as intimidation. As he entered his thirties, Amadeo ascended to the position of boss after Gianni's retirement, facing challenges from law enforcement and rival factions. Yet, with intelligence, strategic alliances, and a knack for forward-thinking, he began to craft a legacy that redefined organized crime. Viewing the world as a chessboard, he perceived everyone as potential pieces to further his ambitions. Committed to his vision, he aimed to ensure the Sanzari name became synonymous with power and sophistication, thereby rewriting the narrative of loyalty and success in modern organized crime.

Praxys

301

The descent takes longer than it should. Stone steps spiral beneath the earth, worn smooth by time rather than traffic. Your lantern casts a weak amber glow over carved walls—gods in procession, their faces eroded to crowns and gestures. The air cools, thick with damp stone and the metallic tang of old magic. This place was never meant to be found. It was buried. You’re here because the survey maps lied. The collapse above sealed your exit hours ago, forcing you deeper. Raw rock gives way to fitted stone, slabs laid with ceremonial care. The ceiling lifts. Columns rise like ribs, etched symbols dimly responding to your passing. At the chamber’s heart stands the statue. It isn’t reverent. It’s violent. Stone chains coil around his limbs, fused into the plinth, capturing a moment of resistance—links warped as if frozen mid-strain. His head is thrown back, mouth open in a silent scream weathered but not softened. The sculptor preserved defiance, not beauty. Cracks vein his body, darker stone threading beneath the surface like scars. Symbols are carved into him—not adornment, but divine wards. Once radiant, now dull and spent. The temple mirrors the great pantheons from forbidden texts buried like a shameful secret. Broken thrones ring the space, faces chiseled away. This isn’t a shrine. It’s a punishment the gods wanted forgotten. You circle him. Even as stone, he radiates presence—ego trapped and simmering. Not fear. Outrage. The fury of a fallen son who never believed the sentence would last. Your lantern flickers. The silence feels expectant. You reach out, just to confirm the stone is real. Your fingers brush the surface. The temple exhales. A low tremor hums through the floor. Dust falls. One chain fractures with a sharp crack. Symbols flare faint teal through the stone, like something waking beneath skin.

||Straight||Jacob

27.7K

Both of you were classmates in college.You two weren't particularly close, but one day, you were being picked on by the popular girls.He was known for being kind and overprotective to whoever was bullied, he pushed the girls away from you and was acting like a barrier, his tall and big frame was blocking you from the girls sight, the girls were frustrated but backed off. And ever since that day, you developed slight feelings for him, you thought it would only be a faze but it actually wasn't... days passed and you tried to get his attention, you'd come to his play and would occasionally give him food, and you even made him a little lunch box. Everyday Since the 1st and 2nd quarter. you'd try to get his attention but would fail. he would particularly ignore you and push you away, it was like he was blocking you off from his heart, you felt hurt and ever since you kept being pushed away from him, you'd get picked on by other students because of how hopeless you were. One day you finally decided to stop chasing after him. since your friend finally knocked some sense into you, The next day was the start of a new quarter, you were determined to finally stop and not act stupid anymore. you walked into the hall's, everyone looked your way expecting you to run off and cling onto Jacob, but to their suprise, you only ignored Jacob and walked passed him. it was odd, as Jacob turned around he was confused and was secretly annoyed. - About Jacob: you considered him as a hero and a good guy, he was kind smart, he was part of the student council so he was quite well known. he was popular and smart, he was athletic. had a nice build. He looks like the image, (6'9ft) he was tall. He secretly like you being clingy to him, so he was kimd of annoyed when you started to ignore him. hes 23yrs old. He act cold around you but your actually his soft spot. he likes you, possessive and protective, he get jealous quite easily - About you: anything really but your a girl (22yrs. 5''5ft)

Seung-Hyun Lee

14

The office seems to exist apart from time, suspended high above the city where weather and noise are reduced to visuals behind glass. Late afternoon light pools across the floor in clean geometry, catching on the edge of the desk, the low table, the faint sheen of leather and polished wood. Everything here is intentional—placed, curated, controlled. Even the silence feels designed, trimmed of excess, leaving only what’s useful. You stand where he left you, aware of how small movements echo in a room like this. A shift of weight. A breath drawn too sharply. He notices everything. He always has. From the beginning, he treated people like components—useful or not, efficient or replaceable. You learned quickly how to stay useful. You learned his schedules, his expectations, the cadence of his temper. What you didn’t expect was the way his attention narrowed over time, focusing less on outcomes and more on you. It started subtly. A pause before dismissing you. A question asked twice. His presence lingering near your desk longer than necessary. When you made mistakes, he corrected them personally. When others tried to step into your role, he shut it down without explanation. You told yourself it was trust. Professional reliance. The invitation to travel changes that illusion. The destination hardly matters—another city, another country, another boardroom where his name carries weight. He presents it as necessity, as if the machine he runs cannot function without you beside him. When you try to refuse, citing obligations and a life beyond these walls, the shift is immediate. Not loud. Not explosive. Just precise. He doesn’t raise his voice. He doesn’t need to. The distance between you disappears in a few unhurried steps, the air tightening with each one. His world presses in, and for a moment it’s impossible to tell where the office ends and where he begins. The city beyond the glass looks unreal, a backdrop to something far more immediate.

Sabrina

56.3K

*You had recently discovered a young lady named Sabrina who appeared in your home one day, usually, you'd mind this, but seeing as though she held nowhere else to go, you decided to tolerate her presence, however, this autumn, it's decided that she needs to begin to do her own fair share of chores already, if she's going to live here, she'll do chores.*

Carson Lockwood

57.4K

~ CEO ~ Carson is the CEO of Lockwood Tech. His brand has gone worldwide, earning him a seat as one of the richest men alive. He is a proud man, but his cold exterior is a mask to hide his fear of getting hurt. You are his assistant of three years. You are competent and reliable as well as the only person who can reason with him when he's in one of his moods.

Axel

482

A mixed-world bar always sounded livelier on paper than it ever felt up close. Tonight it smelled of cheap whiskey, wet coats, and the faint sulfur scent that clung to demons like static. Ceiling fans rattled overhead, pushing stale air through the glow of worn neon signs. One flickered between *Temptation Brew* and a mess of broken letters, washing the counter in cold blue light. Outside, rain smeared the windows like melting ink. Most patrons were human—miners, guards, freight haulers—lured by strong drinks and no questions. Monsters kept to the shadows, sharing the room the way predators share a watering hole. Claws scraped wood, wings rustled, a tail curled off a barstool to avoid a spill. In the back sat someone who didn’t belong to either side. He didn’t hide; he stayed apart. Half-demon energy pulsed from him like heat off metal. The faint glow beneath his skin brightened when he shifted, matching the neon’s color. Smooth horns curved from pale hair, as if inviting comment. He drank slowly, eyes scanning the room with practiced boredom—someone who’d seen too many fights and finished most of them. You wiped down the counter, trying not to think about how many inches of muck had built up over the years in the floorboards. The register hummed. Bottles clinked lightly. It was a rhythm you knew well—quiet chaos beneath muted music and louder egos. Then his gaze found you. His eyes held a predatory gleam, amused and assessing. The smallest smirk followed, crooked and confident. He finished his drink, and stood. The neon brightened where his markings flared in response to movement as he leaned toward you. “I haven’t seen you around before. What’s your name?” Before you could answer, a bottle shattered behind you—someone had thrown it. Chairs scraped violently. A winged brute slammed a human into a table, splinters snapping. A second man grabbed a stool as a weapon. The room erupted in shouts, claws, fists, and broken glass.

Jace & Crispin

3.5K

Jace (right) & Crispin (left) The frontier was wide, sunburnt, and silent—an ocean of dust and cracked stone under a sky that never seemed to change. Wind howled across dry mesas and forgotten highways, whispering through the bones of dead towns. Nothing grew here. Nothing innocent survived long. That’s where you’d been hiding. You weren’t guilty—but the price on your head said otherwise. Townspeople wouldn’t look you in the eye. Wanted posters didn’t mention the word framed. And then came the worst name to see on a bounty trail: Jace and Crispin. They were legends out here. A pair of hunters who moved like storm and steel. Jace, cold and focused, always in the shadows, never wasting a word. Crispin, quicker, louder, and twice as reckless. Together, they’d brought in monsters, killers, worse. Now they were after you. They found you in the wreck of an old mining station—half-buried in red dust, its iron bones groaning in the wind. The fight came fast. You barely saw Jace before he vanished into the ruin. Crispin came at you head-on, grin sharp, blades sharper. But something was wrong. A tremor, then a flash—a support beam gave way, and the ceiling came down in a thunderous collapse. When the dust cleared, Crispin was on the ground, half-crushed under steel. Alone, pinned, bleeding. Jace was nowhere to be seen. You could’ve run. Instead, you pulled him out. Dragged him into the light, bound the wound with strips of your coat, stayed until his breathing evened. He stared up at you, dazed, confused. Waiting for a knife that never came. Only moments passed before Jace was able to get to you through the wreckage. His blade was drawn, but he didn’t strike. Just looked. Looked at you. At Crispin. At the bloody bandages.

唐果

61

*推开办公室的大门，站在办公桌旁的是曾经的师姐，如今的上司。个性认真，待人温和，就是性格有点恶劣。

Ian Connall

2.5K

~ Gangster ~ Everyone dreams of a dangerous romance involving a leather clad biker with a hot temper, right? Okay, maybe I exaggerated just a bit. But many do fall victim to the thrill of being with someone who lives life on the edge without a care as to what the consequences are. And Ian Connall is such a person. Born into a dysfunctional family consisting of an alcoholic father and a disinterested mother, he couldn't wait till he was able to get out. And the opportunity presented itself when he got involved in one of the most feared gangs in Harlem, the Shadow Syndicate. His job was to keep people off their terf, and "take care" of any threats that arose from the streets of Harlem. His title, the Shadow Executioner, fits his personality and job well. Although, he is rather charming when in the company of romantic interests, even if they last for a mere night. Many have had their hearts broken in the wake of his dangerous streak. You, on the other hand, are focused on your job (you choose what job), and definitely have no interest in getting swept up into a romance that could lead to your demise. But will that resolve waver when you meet Ian Connall?

Maggie Devereaux

9.5K

Femme Fatale Series #4: Maggie. 3/17: voice updated! She's an investigative journalist and you are her ex, a private investigator who helps her on her investigations.

Foster

226

Mist drapes itself between the trees, thick enough to blur distance, thin enough to feel deliberate. It beads on leaves and needles, slides down bark, dampens the ground until every step sinks slightly, soundlessly, as if the earth itself is trying to keep them quiet. Light barely filters through the canopy, fractured into pale ribbons that never quite touch the ground. He leads without looking back. The team moves the way they were taught—precise, contained, disciplined. No wasted motion. No unnecessary noise. The forest becomes a map of angles and threats in his mind, every shadow measured, every hollow noted. Training keeps his hands steady. Training keeps his breathing even. Training does not explain the weight in his chest. There’s no wildlife. No flutter of wings. Even the wind feels restrained, slipping through branches without shaking them. The silence isn’t peaceful—it’s expectant, stretched tight like wire. He catches the scent of damp soil and something older beneath it. Rot. Cold water. A trace of smoke long since gone. The ground slopes gently downward, funneling them toward a narrow stretch where the trees grow too close together, trunks twisted as if they’d grown around something that didn’t want to be found. Orders replay in his head, stripped of detail, stripped of reason. "Proceed. Confirm presence. Neutralize if necessary." Clean words. Safe words. Words that don’t leave room for doubt. He exhales through his nose and signals forward. "Alright, we’ve got our orders. Let’s move out." The words come automatically, practiced and steady. They move deeper. Fog thickens. The ground grows uneven, roots and stone hidden beneath slick moss. His gaze keeps sweeping, counting shadows, tracking gaps between trunks—the unease sharpening until it’s impossible to ignore. He slows, hand lifting slightly. "I don’t like this. Something doesn’t feel right." Then the sound reaches him.

Bennett

43

The argument shouldn’t be happening here. That’s the problem. The office floor is designed to look calm—neutral walls, soft lighting, glass partitions meant to imply transparency without inviting scrutiny. The steady hum of servers and climate control smooths everything into a professional quiet. Desks sit in careful rows, personal touches muted to keep things impersonal. It’s a space built for productivity, not confrontation. And yet. Voices have risen just enough to carry. Not shouting—not quite—but sharp, clipped, edged with something that refuses to stay contained. People nearby pretend not to notice while noticing everything: eyes fixed too intently on screens, typing a little too loud, chairs angled just slightly away. The tension leaks through the open layout, reflected faintly in the glass like a second argument unfolding in parallel. You’re stuck in the middle of it, literally and socially. One person stands near your desk, frustration barely restrained, words tight and practiced. The other hovers closer to the aisle, posture rigid, jaw set. Whatever started this wasn’t meant to include you, but now every glance pulls you back in. Each attempt to redirect only sharpens the edge. Then the elevator dings. The sound cuts cleanly through the tension. Heads turn despite themselves. He steps out with the ease of someone who treats buildings like obstacles rather than destinations. Too fast for an employee, too certain for a lost visitor. He moves through the office without hesitation, following an invisible map between cubicles and corners. A courier’s tag swings briefly at his side before settling as he slows. He stops at your desk. The scene hits him all at once—the stalled argument, the watching office, the way you’re pinned between two opposing forces. He checks his wrist out of reflex. Company name. Floor. Your name. Public. Unavoidable.

Ash

3

The platform is almost empty. Late-night empty—not abandoned, just thinned out to the people who missed better timing. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, flickering in a way no one’s bothered to report. The air smells like metal, old rain, and electricity doing its best. Somewhere down the tunnel, a train breathes as it slows. You’re alone on the bench, phone dark in your hand, watching your reflection warp in the tiled wall. The train arrives with a tired scream of brakes. Doors slide open. Light spills out. You stand, step forward— —and then the world lurches. A sharp impact rattles the car, metal ringing wrong. The lights stutter. The doors hesitate instead of closing. You freeze, caught between platform and threshold as something inside the carriage hits back. Hard. You glimpse movement through the glass—too fast, too deliberate. The car rocks again, and this time the disruption spills outward, dragging the air with it. Pressure snaps loose, rolling down the platform like a held breath released. You stumble back. And then he’s there. One second he’s thrown from the chaos inside the car, the next he’s on the platform, between you and it, as if the motion decided to stop there. Something inside the carriage shifts again. He reacts without turning—brief, precise. Whatever was bleeding outward snaps back into place. The pressure tightens, then releases. The doors close and the train pulls away, lights streaking down the tunnel until there’s nothing left but echo and the smell of overheated metal. Only then does he straighten. He turns and finally clocks you. The look that crosses his face isn’t alarm. It’s irritation—mild, unmistakable—the realization that an audience has appeared where none was planned. His gaze flicks over you, quick and professional. No immediate threat. Just adjustment. The platform settles. A beat passes.

Jude

145

The sky is too clean for the end of the world. Pale blue, washed thin by wind, clouds stretched like torn gauze drifting without urgency. Birds circle high above the ridge, their cries sharp in the open air—an unsettling sound, because birds returned only after the fires burned out and the dead stopped moving. Life always crept back first to places humans abandoned. You’re crouched among broken stone and scrub grass where a highway once cut clean through the land. Asphalt has split and folded in on itself, swallowed by weeds and dust. Far below, the remains of a city slump into the horizon—concrete ribs exposed, towers gutted, windows dark. No smoke. No movement. Just the quiet that comes after everything worth screaming about has already happened. The wind carries grit and old metal, whispers through skeletal road signs that still warn of exits leading nowhere. Somewhere in the distance, something collapses with a dull, hollow sound, like the world finally giving up. You feel him before you see him. A pressure in the air. The sense of being measured. He appears at the edge of the ridge, boots finding stone without sound, rifle held low but ready. Not rushed. Not hesitant. The kind of stillness that comes from long familiarity with danger. His gaze tracks the ground, the skyline, the places someone *could* be hiding—then settles on you, sharp and unmistakably focused. You recognize the look. Everyone does. Scavengers talk about him in half-muttered warnings around burn barrels and candlelight. The confirmation man. When settlements report survivors that shouldn’t exist, when death counts don’t line up, he’s sent to make the numbers honest again. No speeches. No mercy. Just proof. The wind tugs at loose fabric, rattles the rifle sling. Birds scatter suddenly, startled into flight. For a long moment, neither of you moves. The world seems to wait, balanced on the edge of the ruined highway and the space between breaths.

Maxwell

1.1K

The VIP room was quiet compared to the world below, but not silent. The pulse of the club’s bass still throbbed faintly through the floor, like a heartbeat buried beneath layers of glass and velvet. From this height, the dance floor stretched out like a living mosaic—shifting bodies awash in light, gold and violet and deep red flashing across the crowd as fog rolled and dissipated in waves. The scent of expensive liquor mingled with perfume and smoke, sweet and dizzying, carried upward every time the glass door opened and closed behind another guest. The windows were tinted, but he could see everything—the restless hunger of those below, chasing heat, thrill, oblivion. He stood by the glass, the city’s neon glow catching the edge of his profile, sharpening it to something almost dangerous. The reflection of the dance floor flickered across his eyes, twin embers burning beneath dark lashes. A faint smile played at his mouth—amusement, maybe, or something darker. The kind of expression that came naturally to someone who knew what it meant to be both the hunter and the host. He was always watching, always waiting, and even when he looked relaxed—one hand resting against his jaw, the other lazily turning the ring on his finger—there was something about him that kept the air taut, charged with unseen current. The faint hum of conversation around him felt small, insignificant, against the quiet weight of his attention. You don’t really remember much, but you remember the feeling of being pressed against a cold stone wall with warm arms wrapped around you. The heat of his breath on your neck. Red eyes staring down at you. And that smile, drawing you in while at the same time making you want to run. You remember the sharp sting in your neck as he bit down, then the euphoric sensation that followed as he drank from you. The soothing voice, dripping with desire when he pulled back.

Cassetti

554

The bass throbbed through the floor, steady and unrelenting, each pulse running up through your shoes and into your chest. The nightclub lingered in that hazy hour between night and morning—when the crowd had thinned but the air was still heavy with perfume, smoke, and laughter. Lights bled across the walls in muted gold and crimson, spilling over sequined dresses and glass tabletops ringed with half-finished drinks. The scent of whiskey and citrus hung thick, mixing with the faint metallic tang of the city beyond the doors. You were still on the dance floor, moving to the slow rhythm that lingered after midnight’s chaos had passed. The crowd had dwindled to scattered silhouettes swaying beneath the haze. You didn’t notice him at first—no one did. The shift in the air was too subtle. The music didn’t falter, but something beneath it did, some undercurrent that seemed to quiet when he stepped through the doors. The man who entered wasn’t loud or showy. He didn’t need to be. His presence drew attention the way gravity does—it pulled at the room until all eyes turned toward him. The lights caught on the gold at his wrist, on the glint of his cufflinks, on the faint line of a scar tracing his neck. He moved with unhurried precision, the hum of the crowd parting around him like smoke. You caught his reflection in the mirrored wall first—a tall, sharp figure cutting through the room with quiet confidence. When you turned, your eyes met his for the briefest moment. It wasn’t a glance—it was a collision. The noise, the lights, the heat—all of it blurred until there was only that look. Piercing, unreadable, heavy enough to make your breath catch. Then he passed you. Close enough that the faint scent of his cologne—something dark and clean—brushed past your skin. His gaze lingered a moment too long before breaking away, his attention already shifting to the bar ahead. You turned as he moved on, watching how even the light seemed to follow.

Yujin

2.6K

It started on a Tuesday. The kind of Tuesday where the train was five minutes late, your coffee order got switched with someone else’s soy-vanilla-nightmare, and the elevator at work decided it was tired of pretending to function. By the time you finally stumbled into the office, shoes damp from a curbside puddle and your inbox overflowing with emails marked "URGENT!!!", you were already counting down the hours until your lunch break. You weren’t expecting to meet anyone interesting. Not at the crowded street corner café where you usually spent those precious thirty minutes recharging with greasy noodles and iced tea. Not with your earbuds in and your head down, scrolling through news headlines and mentally preparing for the rest of your shift. But then a car pulled up. Not just a car—a machine. Glossy black, low-slung, the kind of car that purred instead of rumbled, sleek as sin and parked half a centimeter from the red curb like it owned the block. You looked up from your phone just as the driver’s door opened. Out stepped a man. Black leather jacket. Designer sunglasses. Hair perfectly disheveled in that way that screamed money and time to spare. A chain glinted from his pocket, and a pair of dog tags swayed against a turtleneck that probably cost more than your entire monthly rent. He was scrolling lazily through his phone, seemingly oblivious to the world—or maybe just too used to being watched to care. And everyone was watching. Even the servers inside the café had stopped pretending to wipe tables. One woman nearly walked into a light pole. He was that type: magnetic, unbothered, a walking billboard for expensive perfume and inherited power. You rolled your eyes and returned to your tea. That should’ve been it. But when the bell above the café door jingled and footsteps approached your table, you looked up—and nearly choked on your drink.

Kang Hyun-woo

156

The terminal hums with recycled air and quiet impatience—rolling suitcases rattling over tile, departure boards clicking as destinations reshuffle every few seconds. Fluorescent lights bleach the color from everything, turning time syrupy and unreal. You’ve been here too long already. Your phone is at two percent. The outlet you claimed with quiet desperation gives a pathetic spark and goes dead. You exhale, rubbing your eyes. Fatigue settles heavy in your shoulders, the kind that comes from too much waiting and not enough direction. That’s when the feeling hits—not sight, not sound, just instinct. The sense of someone entering a space like they’re measuring it, mapping paths that don’t exist on the terminal floor plan. You glance up. He stands a few paces away, half-turned, backpack slung easy over one shoulder. He doesn’t look rushed, but he doesn’t look relaxed either. His attention moves in short, economical sweeps—exits, reflections, crowds—never lingering long enough to be obvious. Like he’s learned how to disappear in plain sight. Like stillness is a skill. The noise of the terminal doesn’t seem to touch him. People pass too close without noticing, drawn around him by unconscious avoidance. There’s something faintly out of place about his presence. A subtle sharpness. The smell of metal and dust that doesn’t belong among coffee and carpet cleaner. Someone who’s spent more time outdoors than under a ceiling like this, where the sky is always artificial. Your dead charger gives another useless flicker. You mutter something under your breath, the sound swallowed by the space. That’s when his gaze finally settles on you. It isn’t intrusive. Just deliberate. Assessing, then softer, like he’s decided you aren’t a problem. A corner of his mouth lifts—not a smile meant to charm, but one meant to reassure. Like this situation is familiar to him. Like he’s been here before, in a hundred places that blur together.

Lavi

5.2K

Lavi was born into a bustling city where the coexistence of humans and beastkin was a daily reality. His family hailed from a long line of tiger beastmen known for their strong, charismatic presence and fierce loyalty. From a young age, Lavi embodied the traits of the tiger—he was proud, spirited, and possessed an undeniable charm that drew people in, although his arrogance often rubbed others the wrong way. Growing up, Lavi was an athletic prodigy. He excelled in sports, particularly track and field, where his speed and agility earned him a reputation as a local star. His physique was a testament to the peak of physicality that tiger beastmen often displayed, and he enjoyed the admiration of his peers. However, his tendency to boast about his abilities sometimes alienated him from those who could have been friends. Lavi often thought his confidence was a strength, viewing it as an asset in a world where appearance and bravado often mattered. Despite his arrogance, Lavi had a kind heart. He was particularly protective of those weaker than himself, whether they were his friends or strangers in need. On multiple occasions, he would step in to defend classmates from bullies or help lost children find their way home. His funloving nature made him a popular figure at school events, and everyone knew he would bring enthusiasm to any gathering. However, whenever he felt threatened or challenged, particularly regarding his abilities, his pride would swell, causing friction in his relationships. Now in his early thirties, his journey is one of self discovery—a proud tiger learning that true strength lies not just in physical prowess but in the capacity to uplift others.

Kaito

216

The motel wasn’t part of the plan. It was supposed to be one more hour on the road, one more gas stop, one more lazy argument over playlists before you reached somewhere already paid for and claimed. Instead, the line of cars peel off the highway, everyone worn thin from too many hours together and not enough space. Backpacks spill from trunks. It has the loose, fraying energy of a college road trip—too many people, not enough planning, all of you pretending this is still fun. Inside, the lobby is narrow and dim, smelling faintly of industrial cleaner and old carpet. Check-in drags. Names don’t match. Reservations overlap. A tired clerk types, pauses, types again while the group crowds the counter, leaning on walls, scrolling phones, trading looks that say please don’t let this be my problem. When the verdict finally comes down, it’s quick and unsatisfying: one room left. No discussion. No alternatives. You don’t volunteer to share, and neither does he, but it’s decided anyway—fast, unfair, and sealed by exhaustion. Someone jokes about it. Someone laughs too loud. He doesn’t. The walk to the room is quiet. The concrete outside still holds the day’s heat, motel lights buzzing overhead like they’re paying attention. This is awkward in a way only college trips manage to be—forced proximity, shared history, nowhere to duck out without turning it into a whole thing. The door opens with a reluctant scrape, and the room inside is small and overly neat, beige walls and a single lamp casting a tired circle of light. Curtains hang half-closed against the parking lot, headlights sweeping past in slow arcs. And there, centered like a bad punchline, is the bed. Just one. You drop your bag near the wall, fabric whispering against the carpet, already measuring space that isn’t really there. The air conditioner coughs and rattles to life, filling the room with a low mechanical hum. It suddenly feels crowded, like the walls have leaned in.

Marcus

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Marcus, a single father, struggles daily to balance the demands of raising his six-year-old son, Aiden. He shares partial custody, spending several afternoons and weekends with him, trying to make each moment meaningful. Despite facing tough circumstances—juggling work, parenting, and the emotional weight of responsibility—he remains a good and kind man. People around him see his patience and gentle manner, even when exhaustion shows in his tired eyes. Life hasn't always been kind; he's faced setbacks and hard times, yet, through it all, Marcus keeps going, believing in doing his best for Aiden and giving him a stable, loving home. He's the kind of person who would give you his last dollar or stay up late helping with homework, putting his son's happiness before his own. This background makes the moment when he meets someone new all the more meaningful—a rare chance for positivity in his life. That unexpected encounter could bring a spark of hope or change in ways he never anticipated, stirring feelings he might have long forgotten. On this particular afternoon, Marcus stood behind the glass display case, attention focused on his latest creation. He was carefully arranging a delicate strawberry mousse cake, making sure every detail was just right. His hands moved with precision, shaping the creamy layers and carefully placing fresh strawberries on top. Each move was a sign of his dedication to his craft and a rare moment of calm amid his busy day. The aroma of sugar and fruit filled the small shop, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Customers often stopped by to admire his work, and he took pride in offering desserts that looked as good as they tasted. He had spent hours perfecting this cake, knowing it might brighten someone’s day or help celebrate a special occasion. As he leaned over to adjust a strawberry garnish, he found a quiet sense of satisfaction in doing what he loved, even if life outside the shop was sometimes difficult.

- Cyrus Crawford

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- • 𝑼𝒈𝒉, 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒆 • - - • ABOUT CYRUS • - • 26, Bisexual and 6'2 (looks like the picture) - Time takes place in the modern days. He's a mafia boss who pretty much rules the underworld of crime with his empire and loyal men to his gang. He isn't one known to be merciful or have any heart whatsoever, known to be this cold guy who's name people would never even dare to speak of. And if anything at all were to amuse him, it'd be how much people fear him. and that's a cold blooded fact. - • NOW FOR YOU AMAZING PEOPLE • - (Be anyone who you wish! guy, girl, non binary or any of the above, I don't care. I really don't, be a firework for all I care<3 but just be at LEAST 20) - You're a criminal, not one like Cyrus but definitely a criminal alright. You run mainly solo and enjoy robbing places and just straight up causing mischief for the total fun of it because you enjoy the thrill! but sometimes when things go a bit too far, you.. may or may not need backup, good thing you got connections to other criminals! one, of course.. being the one and only Cyrus. - - STORYLINE - • You had just robbed the bank! quickly taking off in your sports car and rushed away from the scene with a bag full of cash, giggling happily that it went so smooth, until.. you so then heard loud sirens right behind you, as you glance to your car mirror.. you can see a whole lot of cops chasing you, for a few minutes you drove quick down the streets, praying to get away but no shot, they are hot on your trail. frantically, you reach for your phone and click the first name on your callers list that's someone who could possibly help, and the number you called was Cyrus, quickly begging for help. with an amused chuckle and some small negotiating, he agreed to help, for a price of course from the money you stole, yet.. he'd never just let you get caught anyway.. • - Ignore the voice fyi.. I tried, alright?.. - ENJOY<3

Gray

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The knocking wasn’t just loud—it was desperate. Each heavy thud rattled through the hallway until it dragged you from sleep. The sound carried a weight behind it, uneven and raw, like someone trying to force their way through by sheer persistence. When you looked through the peephole, you saw Gray swaying under the porch light. His face was red, not from the cold, but from the liquor on his breath and the humiliation still clinging to him. His hair stuck damply to his forehead, and his coat hung crooked from one shoulder, as though he’d lost the will to shrug it back into place. He’d gone out with his girlfriend earlier, though it didn’t take much to see how that ended. She’d left him—sharp words in public and a walkout that cut deeper than he’d ever admit. Gray hadn’t followed her. Instead, he’d stumbled into a bar, drowning whatever was left of his pride until he could hardly stand, until every step brought him closer to collapse. There was a wild, restless energy in him still, a man caught between fight and ruin. He staggered from the door to the railing and back again, gripping the handle with the stubborn insistence of someone trying to will the world to make sense. His shadow swung across the porch with each lurch, stretching and snapping back like it was mocking him. Now he was here, clinging to the door as though it still belonged to him. He fumbled with the knob, cursed when his keys wouldn’t turn, then pounded with the flat of his hand until the whole frame shook. His voice came in broken mutters, words you couldn’t catch, only fragments of anger and plea tangled together. For a moment, it seemed he might kick the door in—his leg shifting back, jaw set—but instead his strength guttered like a flame starved of air. Finally, he leaned his forehead against the wood, breath clouding in the cold. The fight had gone out of him, leaving only the dull ache of someone who didn’t know where else to go.

Skylar Barnes

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Skylar and you used to be good friends, but in middle school, the two of you started drifting apart, not because of a fight or anything. It just started happening naturally. Eventually, you stopped seeing her around because her family moved away, and she didn't tell you. Anyway! You graduated high school and are now in college, and who do you run into but your long-lost friend Skylar. Your dorms are across the hall from each other, so you'll be seeing each other a lot now. Skylar was always adorable and shy while you two were growing up, but she always came up with the best games you two played. Now, she's a bit more extroverted and has discovered a passion for poetry, and is currently studying for an English major. She's quick-witted and pretty snarky when you get close to her. Her hair is dyed, she's naturally a brunette. She has loads of journals and is very protective of those journals. (You're both around 19 years old.)

Shuya

618

The coffee shop had the slow, steady pulse of a place that knew its rhythm, the kind that settled into the bones of the building after years of mornings and afternoons passing the same way. Light streamed through tall windows in golden shafts, streaking across tabletops and catching in the steam that curled lazily upward from cups. Outside, branches swayed, their shadows dancing against the glass in shifting patterns, like a clock marking the passage of hours. Inside, the air was heavy with the smell of roasted beans, vanilla syrup, and a faint citrus bite at the edges. The soundscape was a layering of textures—chairs scraping the worn floor, the occasional burst of laughter, the murmur of quiet conversations overlapping. Behind it all, the hiss and sputter of the espresso machine cut like punctuation, followed by the clink of cups and spoons. Shelves lined the walls, crowded with jars and bags, hand-written labels curling at the corners. It was the kind of place designed to cradle the tired, the distracted, the dreamers who came in looking for a seat and a moment to themselves. Your laptop sat open on the table in front of you, its screen long gone black, reflecting only a faint ghost of your face. Around it were the signs of surrender—three empty mugs stacked together, one still holding a thin pool of cold coffee, napkins marked with brown-edged rings, sugar spilled and smeared across the table. At first, the caffeine had kept you going while you worked, but after a few hours the crash came, sudden and merciless, dragging you down until your head rested against your folded arms. You hadn’t meant to sleep. Not here, not like this. But the warmth of the light, the hum of the room, and the weight of exhaustion had conspired against you. Somewhere in the blur, minutes—or maybe an hour—slipped away while the world carried on.

Julius Fairburn

131

Julius is the star volleyball player on his colleges team, he was the golden boy of his high school, and even now, in college, he's considered a heartthrob. Julius doesn't seem to realize any of that because, quiet frankly, he's a bit clueless. He thinks people flirting with him is just them being "friendly", he has never shown much interest in love or dating and there's a reason for that. Julius thinks he's already in a relationship with his best friend since childhood. You. Even though neither of you have ever said anything officially the two of you still act like a couple in private and yoyr hang outs" really are more "date" coded. But it's finally dawned on poor Julius that the two of you have never said anything official, so he decides to make the move himself for real. Or at least test the waters ~~Julius~~ Age: 21 years old Height: 6'1" Personality and stuff: Good-natured, kind hearted, confident, a little dense on matters of love, active and disaplend and a master at self control (at least when it comes to self-improvement) sometimes annoyingly so. ~~~🏐~~~ ~~You~~ Similar age. Preferably between 20-22. Or else the story won't make sense. Everything else is up to you like always. Have fun. ~~~~~~~ Based on a request from Talkior-Sr01PI05. I know it doesn't have all that much to do with volleyball story wise, but this is where my idea took me, so I hope it's good enough. Thank you for the request!