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The Devil Inside
Jaesung didn't expect his end to come at the hands of the one he trusted the most.
To help his grandparents' make ends meet, Jeasung dropped out of high school and joined the mafia. Little did he know he would be signing his life away to their cold-hearted heir, Luca.
In reality, his troubles were just beginning. As a Korean-Italian in an American mafia group, Jaesung was already considered the lowest of the low. Now with the young heir having put all his attention on him, his simple life was anything but. Add in a new drug on the scene that is slowly killing their members, and life for Jaesung just got a lot harder.
A story about the dark underbelly of the city, with betrayal, murder, romance, and deceit at every corner.
Will Jaesung fall prey to the devil himself?
Their Desire
People think of me as a rich snobbish bastard but their perspective about me never bothers me because they are all insignificant beings who abhor me not because of my personality but because they want to live my life and unfortunately, they can’t.
Yet she was different, when we met for the first time, she kept with my obnoxious personality and endured my temperament till I came to adore her. And with time that adoration took the shape of love.
But I never dared to tell her about my feelings thinking that my declaration might damage our friendship. Still, I hated the thought of any other guy approaching her, so I used all my means to keep them away from her.
But then she left me, making my heart yearn for her presence.
After a long time when I had learned to live without her, she came back into my life.
She was in pain and I could see it in her eyes, and I was afraid that she would leave me again if I confess.
But all changed when I saw her with my best friend. He had pulled her into a tight hug, patting her back reassuringly while kissing her forehead repeatedly.
That day something changed in me, and I realized that she doesn’t deserve my love.
Hence, I started to loathe her, torturing her in every possible way.
But still, somewhere in my heart, I desired her.
Note: It's a slow-burn story so things will progress steadily.
Monster Anthology Volume 1
A creeping horror in the dark. An echoing howl in the forest. A spreading pool of ichor. Shadows stalking the slightest hint of fear. A prowling terror just out of sight. Roiling storms crouching on the horizon.
The following anthology contains Mythic tales of monsters and beasts, and the horrors inflicted upon the innocents in their path. Are you brave enough to crawl into the jaws of a beast?
Be aware of all content warnings provided for each episode.
Find the illustrated version on Gumroad or Tapas. Art by OddDaph and Roxma
STRINGS & STONES
Lennox Bristol has made a name for himself and his band. After being approached by one of the top producers of the best labels in San Francisco five years ago, he now returns home to be welcomed by the new owner of the record label.
What happens when he discovers that the new owner is none other than the CEO's daughter Mercedes Stoneshire, the very same person who asked him to not only perform his first gig but she was the only girl who ever made his heart skip a beat.
What will happen when Mercedes discovers that the person who she thought left her as a one night stand the morning after her 21st is none other than the records best selling artist.
Will she pretend to have forgotten who he was to her and treat him as any other client or will things become complicated and heated between the two?
[18+ mature audience NSFW]
Lost Godess
She is the reincarnation of a Greek god's former lover. Did anyone bother to tell her? No... at least not until the god shows up at her door. TW: mild violence, poisoning, overall some toxicity
Healer's Touch
Welcome Home
There is a wolf at the door—and Briar has no choice but to let him in.
A short tale about a family and their unexpected guest.
Cover by Artblock02 & OddDaph
Purchase the full, uncensored version on Gumroad.
The Last Wish
{{Censored}} An exciting Fantasy Western boy's love tale of a lawman sent out West and a bandit king who won't give up. Follow Federal Officer Lucas Solomon as he braves the Western Frontier to take down the Angband Gang and their leader, Malachite Fury. When Lucas comes face to face with Malachite for the first time, he'll realize he's bitten off more than he can chew. But will pride be his undoing?
My Valkyrie
Maya's boring Friday night walk took a wildly different turn when she witnessed Val fall from the sky.
She was a Valkyrie, and after nursing her back to health, she and Maya went to search for her missing gear and memories.
Though their lives would intertwine much deeper than either anticipated, but they were all in for it. Including the encounter of undead draugr, berserker, earth giants and their romantic feelings for one another.