Leader Stories

They called it garbage. Sidhika called it a hidden future. While the world looks away from mountains of waste, a young girl dares to see something no one else can-a possibility powerful enough to change cities, industries, and millions of lives. But dreams are expensive. As she fights against doubt, failure, betrayal, and powerful people who want her vision buried, Sidhika must decide how far she is willing to go for the future she believes in. One idea. One flame. One chance to prove that the greatest revolutions are born where no one is looking. A story of ambition, innovation, resilience, and the courage to see value where everyone else sees nothing.

Months after the death of her Mimi and the full onset of Aurelia's regressive mind sickness, Kesi stands as Matriarch and ruler of the Beachwick. Though overworked and deprived of sleep, she leads with a clear will. Her people have accepted her. The Sisterhood moves with all the precision of one of her machines. And in the few quiet moments she can claim, she shares her life with the man she loves. But the work is not finished. Two of the four tasks laid upon her bloodline remain unfulfilled. Xara is still out there, bearing the power of the mask, and while Kesi has come to understand her own magic, it has begun to shift in unsettling ways. Each night brings less rest and more warning, her dreams poisoned by visions of a future she cannot yet prevent. The Sisterhood has survived by honoring its past. Now, under Kesi's rule, it must face what is still to come.

All things evil lead to Gatlin.

Rome does not fall in a single catastrophe. It falls in ten thousand small failures - corrupt officials who steal grain from refugees, commanders who ignore cavalry doctrine, emperors who mistake ceremony for power. Abster knows every crack in the foundation. He has read every account, memorized every battle, mourned every missed chance from the safety of a university library. Now he intends to fill those cracks. One action at a time. One man at a time. One century, one cohort, one legion, one campaign at a time - rising through the ranks not by birth or politics but by sheer force of applied knowledge, tactical genius forged from two millennia of hindsight, and an iron refusal to watch the greatest civilization in the ancient world bleed out on a frontier no one is defending properly. From common legionary to optio. From optio to centurion. From centurion to tribune, to legate, to general - and beyond, into the treacherous courts of a crumbling empire where the real battles are fought not with swords but with loyalty, alliance, and the terrifying art of changing an institution from the inside before it destroys itself from within. Beside him: Centurion Corvus, the finest soldier of a fading generation. Macro, the left-handed sword genius wasted in a formation that cannot use him. Tullus, Drusus, Rufus, Pilo - eight men in a tent, the seed of an army that Rome does not yet know it needs. And across the river: Fritigern, the Gothic king, a man deciding whether the Romans he is watching are worth trusting - or whether it is already too late for trust. Abster cannot stop every disaster. History has momentum. But history is also made of individual choices - and for the first time in its long, magnificent, doomed story, Rome has a soldier who knows exactly which choices matter.

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥" And she could be the last one too. ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪғ sʜᴇ ᴅɪᴇs ɪɴ ʜɪs ᴀʀᴍs... ᴛʜɪs ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟʟʏ? Park Ella, daughter of the best Trader in Seoul now gaining her own name as a Car Merchant saves her life from a deadly situation; she always does which is why she is now the target of the dangerous group wandering around the streets. Where she strives for success, she must stay at home or else, they will kill her. Choi Soobin, who just got directed to the position of Assistant Commissioner had to face a major heartbreak when he came to know about his father and his mother's past. Discovering that his father was and is behind all of this, he oaths to protect the only women he ever looked at, Park Ella. But for that he needs a plan. So he is taking revenge ... While using Ella? ᴏʀ ᴅᴏᴇs ʜɪs ғᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀʟʀᴇᴀᴅʏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʜɪᴍ? ༶•┈┈⛧┈♛ 𝔻𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤: ᴏʀɪɢɪɴ

A land where dwarves have fallen from power and glory, reduced to little more than second class citizens and slaves, a Thane is needed to bring the dwarves back into the mountains. At the request of a dying god Stronric Wraith-Thane travels worlds as a last hope. Equipped with nothing more than a pick axe, his wits and duty to his oath, Stronric must battle enemies with unknown powers, magic and abilities. Guided by unlikely allies he must adapt in this world of levels, stats, and classes to restore the forgotten God's once glorious hold, bring power back to the dwarven race, and grow into his birth right of thane. At this time we have over 1,200 pages ready to go, to get ready for some dwarven fun. I will release three a week until this website is caught up. After that I will release once a week on Friday Eastern. Due to my writing process it takes us a while to produce and edit the chapters.

Destiny intertwined two souls like leaves on the same tree-different countries, the same roots. From healing broken hearts, they found a love neither expected. Through distance, secrets and endless nights of whispered feelings, they held on. But fate tested them, and life tore them apart. Would their hearts find the way back OR remain a beautiful unfinished story?

Accolades: 🏆x8 🇰🇷🇪🇸 Namjoon version In the glittering world of K-pop, where fame dazzles and secrets lurk in the shadows, a renowned Korean idol,Kim Namjoon finds himself drawn to an enigmatic, shy Harvard graduate harboring a profound, hidden truth. As their worlds collide, amidst the clamor of adoring ARMY fans and the weight of unspoken mysteries, they navigate an unexpected love that could unravel both their carefully guarded lives. A story of unlikely connections, daunting secrets, and the power of love to bridge even the deepest divides. Published on 23/02/21. Cover credits @Pastelskies15 5th book in the 7 parts in the 'Soulbound- BTS Soulmate' Series. Highest rating #21 Filipino 9/05/21 #5 cutenessoverload 7/02/23 #1 monarchy 1/11/22 #1 hybe 28/09/22 #5 protector 28/02/22 # 2 palace 16/04/22 🏆Achievements 🏆 🥇1st in the BTS_Awards 2022 🥇1st in the Starlit BTS Awards 2021 🥈2nd in Arista Awards 2024-best cover 🥈2nd in the Life Goes On Awards 2024 🥈2nd in the Zephyros Awards 2022 🥉3rd in Aether Mini Awards 2024-cover 🥉3rd in the Blue and Grey Awards 2021 🥉3rd in the BTS, Smooth like Butter Awards 2021

In a valley, dark forces and unnatural forces lay deep within the land, buried deep for centuries. The inhabits finally decide to start digging to uncover these magical properties in an effort to be relevant to the rest of the world. Only if they would have known what their research would unearth. In the aftermath, two sides were left to fight over the valley's ashes. Signet warriors on one and acolyte warriors on the other. However, after his legendary signet warrior was killed, eighteen-year-old Joseph Arrowson must gain a signet as his leader did before him. Doing whatever it takes to bring justice back to his valley. Even if it means traveling back to another, simpler, reality, to begin his ultimate test. Science Fiction Category: *1st Place inside Sapphire Awards (2023) *1st Place inside TCR Awards| Third Editon| (2023) *2nd Place inside Hallow's Eve | Astania Awards (2023)

Xavier, a quiet innocent college student wanting a easy life but universe has other plans . Abl romance between shy college student and cold motorcycle leader . What universe has for them ?

Secrets from the past are about to surface, threatening to destroy the fragile relationships within Section D. The gem that once brought light to their darkness is now the catalyst for chaos. The revelation of her true identity has left Section D reeling, with memories, promises and friendships broken. The whole sections are on the brink of collapse, and it's unclear if they'll be able to recover. As the truth comes to light, alliances will be tested, and loyalties will be questioned. Will Section D be able to overcome their differences and rebuild their relationships with Mayumi, or will the secrets of the past tear them apart forever? Join me as we explore the complex and tumultuous world of Section D, where the past and present collide, and the future is uncertain. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of drama, tension, and heartbreak.💥

The room was dark. Rust covered almost every corner like the place itself had been abandoned years ago. Even my hands were chained. I couldn't see properly. My vision kept blurring every time I tried to move. Pain spread through my body no matter how carefully I turned. "Please, God..." My throat burned as the words escaped weakly from my mouth. "At least give me a peaceful end to this vicious life..." My voice sounded rough. Broken. "I didn't ask for this..." Silence. Then- Footsteps. Slow. Calm. The faint clinking sound of glass echoed through the room. A man appeared from the shadows. His skin was pale enough to look almost unreal beneath the dim light. Sharp green eyes scanned the darkness as though he was searching for something... or someone. Darkness rested beneath his eyes like sleepless nights had permanently stained him. Tattoos covered his body- medusas, symbols, words with meanings nobody could immediately understand. A tight white tank top clung perfectly against his muscular frame, while black pants dragged against the floor with every step he took. His long blond hair fell carelessly around his face. Terrified, I hid beneath the broken table nearby, forcing my hand against my mouth to stop myself from making a sound. Suddenly- A loud crash echoed behind him. A man tried to run. But RAFAEL caught him instantly. Without hesitation, he drove the knife straight into the man's stomach. Again. Again. Blood splattered across the floor while the victim collapsed screaming. I watched the entire thing in horror, my trembling hands covering my mouth. Then RAFAEL slowly turned his head toward my hiding place. And smiled. "Aww..." His voice was soft. Smooth. Almost gentle. "You shouldn't be watching such marvelous things, puppy."

In a university, students wake up to discover that all adults aged 30 and above have disappeared, and that they have lost connection with the outside world. Will they be able to govern themselves, and will things ever return to normal?

Lazarus Hawke, heir to the biggest tech conglomerate of Sinnoh, assembles a new team of Pokémon and trains them to overcome anything the future throws at him, whether it be legendries or criminal syndicates with nefarious design on the world. --- This story is set in an Alternative Universe, it's a mix of all Pokémon media. And doesn't follow the canonical timeline. Cannon characters exist, except Ash, but some are reimagined for the purposes of this story. I don't own Pokémon or any other IP associated with it, Pokémon belongs to the Pokémon company. Crossposted: royal road, webnovel, scribblehub, sufficient velocity

A Stray Kids AU Fanfiction. ﹒⪩⪨﹒Themes !! • Zombie Apocalypse ° Mafia Groups and Rivalries • Romance, Thriller, Horror ° Stray Kids FanFiction AU!! - Seong-hye, an underground boxer, comes across one of the most dangerous and well known group of South Korea, with a devilishly handsome young man from the same country she's from, Australia. Coming across such a man through a friend's birthday party, a boxing match, and other events that take place in the story, she finds herself taken away from her home by this mafia group. Although she finds herself content living with them, she faces a relationship with the leader and many other tough tasks she needs to fulfill to appease her late parents' wishes. More complications arise when she's met with the large epidemic of a virus in South Korea. How will this affect her relationship? Will she still be the tough woman she was once before? Will the apocalypse complicate her life? And most importantly, what other secrets have her parents left? ____ POVs: Seong-hye and Chan will BOTH have POVs, Chan much later in the story. * Please do remember this story is a work in progress, I started this out of boredom and now I'm continuing it after seeing how many people like it. I'm a very busy person so I try my best, and I hope you do enjoy reading it. :) © to all images used in this wattpad which are not owned by me !! But !! Character name banners and character boards are owned by ME and you are not allowed to reuse the aesthetic boards or banners I've made with my signature!! ____ Start: June 2023 End: ﹒⪩⪨﹒Most Impressive Ranking: #4 in Stars ★★★★★

Fate often doesn't announce itself when it arrives. But for one woman, it comes behind death and destruction. Princess Ylva Hakkonsdottir was never meant to inherit the throne of the storm-ravaged shores of the Ravenfyr Kingdom. In her mind, she was destined for nothing less than a life of comfort and luxury. But when she awakens from the clutches of a disease that has already devastated her country, she quickly learns that fate had other plans for her. With her beloved older brother now dead and the kingdom on the verge of collapse, Ylva is suddenly thrusted into the role of Crown Princess. And to make matters even worse, she finds herself drowning underneath the weight of a responsibility that she neither wanted nor asked for. Surrounded by ambitious jarls, political schemers, riots, and whispers of rebellion, Ylva must now navigate the brutal world of court politics and lofty expectations. All while struggling under the crushing weight of loneliness, survivor's guilt, and the fear that she is utterly unfit to rule. But the deeper she steps into her role as the future High Queen of her nation, the more she must confront the truth buried beneath her fear. Ravenfyr does not need the careless princess she used to be. It needs a ruler willing to stand in the fire for her people. And she is unsure as to whether or not she can become what those around her expect her to be.

I lowered my gaze and looked at the ground, as if it were the most beautiful thing in the world. Its color was purely white, the complete opposite of the dark aura radiating from their lord. He was not very old, yet not too young to be a ruler. His age didn't seem far from mine-but then I reminded myself that looks could be deceiving. He observed me with his icy blue eyes, looking at me slowly from head to toe. His right hand rested on the arm of his huge black chair, while his other hand held a small fae-Zerel. Zerel's teeth were visible as he smiled widely at me, then turned his grin toward his lord-Lord Kaelen. "Who is this lady?" Lord Kaelen asked Satoru. "An elf, my lord," he said proudly. "I know she is an elf. Even from miles away, I could tell what she is." Lord Kaelen groaned at the goblin.

A 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑟 werewolf. No home, no warm bed, no comfortable life... Until he saw light through a window at night, lighting the street, lighting the house... Also lighting up his heart. But why was his heart lighting up? Why was the light calling him? What was that light? More like 𝑤ℎ𝑜 was that light?

နယ်စားမင်း ဦးခွန်ကျော်စွာနှင့်သူ၏Omegaလေး ဝီလီယမ် ရှိန်ဝါတို့ရဲ့ Arranged Marriage။ Paid Story

My life completely changed when my mom passed away from a sickness, forcing me to move in with my aunt miles away. I've always been a grumpy, anti-social kid, but losing my mother made me angrier with the world. So when I run into another student at my new school, I don't stop myself from opening my mouth to tell him off. However what I didn't know was that this guy is the feared Killian Reed; A guy no one wants to get on his bad side. And for a moment, seconds after being shoved into the lockers by him, I was certain Killian was going to make my life a living hell. Then one day, he shocks me when he stops a couple of guys from hitting me. At first I don't think there's much to it. But then I start to suspect there's more to Killian; A secret that has something to do with me. All of a sudden, I find myself dealing with strange, dangerous occurrences, and with Killian who somehow always seems to be there to safely get me out of them. *Please check out the chapter 'Before you read' for a list of TW*