Countdown Stories

As professionals clean up the rubble and demon's blood from the capitol of Las Aminour, President Aron Firehand shifts all operations to the city of Ariororon. However, a secret order rears their masked head and threaten to reveal the president's secrets. This story deals with a devil with a smile, a reunion of heroes, a hidden underground city, and a president with secrets of death.

The second act of last year's countdown has arrived! I loved doing it, so I it was no question if I repeat it this year with the class of 2026. But if you weren't here last year, I'll tell you what this book contains. This is a countdown to the first semi final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 where each day, I give you some information about the songs and artists, and yap about my opinions, giving you a place to do the same - all in the order of my top 35! So if you're a fellow Eurovision fan (or even if you're not) - take a look! (About Eurovision: it's a music contest, where the countries from (mostly) Europe pick an artist to represent them at the festival with a song which they will sing in the semi-finals and (if they qualify) in the grand final. Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Vienna, Austria. The semi-finals will be on 12th and 14th May, with the final happening on the 16th.)

Cursed to never find love, Sandhya steals a forbidden spellbook and breaks every rule of magic to rewrite her fate before it gets sealed on Valentine's Day - only to discover that the magic answering her might be the same magic destroying her.

Highwater City has three days before it's erased. When a government experiment turns the living into something trapped between humans and monsters, Saddie Mcauley is forced to survive a world unraveling around her. Her only goal is to save her sister. But as the infection spreads and begins to take hold of her... Saddie must decide who she's willing to become... and what she's willing to lose. Told through the voice of someone who remembers it all, this story becomes one of sacrifice and the quiet question that lingers long after the end: What does it truly mean to love someone... when it costs you everything?

Tigress and Po try to navigate the waters of their new relationship after the fall of Kai while major changes erupt around them. This is a midquel to "The Countdown" that expands and explores in more detail what happened in the Epilogue.

Every risk is worth it - when it leads you home." They were the world's most brilliant criminals. Four minds, one impossible mission - to steal Napoleon Bonaparte's legendary crown from the most secure museum in Europe. Ethan Hale, the cold and calculating mastermind. Adrian Cross, the smooth-talking tech genius. Mia Torres, the daring strategist. Claire Voss, the fearless infiltrator. Their plan was flawless. Their escape - legendary. But no one could predict what came next. Hiding in India under false identities, the thieves begin new lives - until fate collides with destiny. Ethan meets Riya Sharma, a fiery, unpredictable woman who challenges his every instinct and steals the one thing he swore was untouchable: his heart. As passion turns into love and danger turns into destiny, Ethan and Riya's world spirals into chaos and beauty alike. From high-speed chases to secret empires, from stolen jewels to stolen hearts, Lauren's Thief is a breathtaking tale of danger, love, and redemption. Because sometimes, the greatest heist of all... is finding a place to belong. A story of brilliance, betrayal, and boundless love - from the shadows of crime to the light of family.

One day, every phone in the world receives the same message: "7 days later, the world will end." At first, everyone thinks it's a prank. But when strange things begin to happen, people realize it might be true. Olivia, an ordinary girl, suddenly discovers that she is one of the seven chosen people who can stop the end of the world. The problem is-she has only seven days to find the other six. If the seven of them meet before time runs out, the world might survive. But if they fail... everything will disappear forever. Time is running out. Seven days. Seven people. One chance to save the world. 🌍⏳

A rock doesn't bleed. But when fourteen year old Alan Chandler wipes out on a lonely trail outside Kachina Village, Arizona, his blood soaks into a strange blue stone and something wakes up. By morning, his wounds are gone. By night, he's faster than he should be... and the "rock" is changing, growing lighter and smaller each time Alan sleeps, as if its purpose is being spent. Then a voice speaks inside his mind. Ru is an alien intelligence- stranded, trapped, and running out of time. The nanites now inside Alan's body can make him extraordinary, but only if Alan helps Ru reach the warship that's been lost in the asteroid belt for thousands of years. Alan has five days to choose: Keep the power and become the key to a war humanity doesn't even know exists... or walk away and hope the universe never comes looking for what he carries. Quantum Rock is a high tension YA science fiction thriller packed with first contact, buried secrets, superhuman abilities, and a choice that could cost Alan everything. Coming soon to Kindle Unlimited!

(This is another version of the discontinued story on my AO3 account. After the birthday live incident, I took some time away from Kiss of Life to really understand how I felt about them and to work through my thoughts. Now, I've begun to support them again, and I thought it would be cool to continue my story. However, I no longer feel comfortable shipping real people, so this is a re-write of my og story, edited to be completely platonic. I'll keep the og on my AO3 page for anyone who's curious, but it won't be updated any more.) (DISCLAIMER: I do know that the Kiss of Life debut technically takes place in Hungary, but I know way more about France and Paris, due to visiting family there just about every year, so I thought it'd be nice to set the story somewhere I'm more familiar with. Thank you!) (By the way, the chapters are quite short in this story!!) Four girls. Four lives. Four stories. One group. How can people so different come together so easily? How can they just...click? What can they even have in common? Natty, a homeless dancer trying to make her way in life. Belle, a sensible and rich ballerina living with her parents. Julie, a dance major who enjoys partying with her friends. Haneul, a secret influencer who outcasts herself from her peers. Well, what they do have in common is that they all live in the heart of Paris. And they're all hurting. That's the most important thing. They're all hurting.

Hermitcraft and Life Series parodies of Christmas songs and books I thought doing Hermitcraft and LifeSeries parodies of Christmas songs and stories would be funny, and I'm feeling festive this year so why not! I'm going to post a parody every other day. As of writing this I have 10 written, just gotta finish two more!

Har insaan ke sir ke upar ek timer chal raha hota hai... Jab wo 00:00 hota hai - wo mar jata hai. Sabka timer chal raha hai... Except mine. Mera timer already 00:00 pe hai... Aur main phir bhi zinda hoon. Pehle mujhe laga ye glitch hai. Phir log mere aas paas marne lage. Ab mujhe samajh aa raha hai- problem timer me nahi hai... problem mujh mein hai.

On Elena Chen's fortieth birthday, a number appears on her palm: [30]. Thirty chances. Thirty memories. Thirty opportunities to understand why every relationship she's ever had has ended the same way-with her running. A mysterious painting arrives showing six panels across six centuries. All with her face. And a man named Adrian who claims he's been waiting six hundred years for her to wake up. Each memory costs her. Each time she chooses fear over love, the countdown drops. When it reaches zero, she'll forget everything and repeat the cycle. Forever. But if she chooses to remember-if she faces every moment of cowardice across six lifetimes-the price isn't hers to pay. It's his. *Kintsugi: the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.* *Some scars aren't meant to be hidden.* *Some scars are meant to shine.* 🏆 Entry for Open Novella Contest 2026 | Prompt #53 Content Warning: Mature themes including death across timelines, emotional patterns, LGBTQ+ relationships (historical period), war trauma (WWII), and discussions of obsessive behavior. Recommended for readers 16+.

Each day, Zeke hears of people dying, even those who are seemingly healthy. Scientists are unable to explain the cause of these passings. When the government begins a global count of the total number of deaths, panic grips the people. What is going on and can anything be done to stop it?

Step into the world of Alexandria, a poetic journey through time, music, loss, and resilience. This piece draws inspiration from two powerful songs-"Count Down" by R06 and "Twenty-One Days" by John Roy-blending rhythm and soul into a reflection on life's hardest moments and the inner strength that keeps us moving forward. Feel the pulse of the beat as it mirrors the heartbeat of existence. Experience the tension of the countdown, the urgency, and the weight of waiting, while also navigating the quiet, reflective spaces where grief, hope, and self-discovery intertwine. From the heavy shadows of absence and loss to the slow, deliberate rhythm of survival, Alexandria invites readers to explore: The relentless march of time and its impact on our emotions The intertwining of music and memory as a path to healing The struggle between despair and endurance, vulnerability and strength The quiet power of patience and self-reflection The beauty found in connection, even through sorrow and uncertainty Through the echoes of Count Down and the reflective days in Twenty-One Days, this poem paints a vivid picture of the human experience-raw, honest, and unflinching. It's a story of endurance, hope, and the quiet revelations that only life's most challenging moments can teach us. Whether you've faced personal loss, wrestled with emotional turbulence, or simply seek a connection between music and life, Alexandria speaks to the heart, reminding us all: even in the hardest times, the rhythm of survival, reflection, and hope continues.

As xeyna walks home from school it seems like a normal day but is it really...?

Rin has been sick since he was 12. It wasn't a small illness either. The doctors don't know what is wrong with him, just that his body is attacking itself and he has 6-10 years to live. Four years later he is getting worse than ever.

Tick, Tock, Down runs the clock. Born with three tattoos on their left wrists, each person on Earth has a specific fate, down to the second. However, no one knows which clock is which, anything could happen. They could meet their soulmate, meet their arch enemy, or meet their death. Anything can happen... when your clock reaches zero.

It's that time of the year again! Advent Calendar 2023 is back with a 3rd edition! With a collaboration between 20 profiles, we bring you a calendar that counts down to Christmas with various activities and challenges that keep you in the mood! Join us in the fun right here!

cover by @AndressaVan moodboards by @edoggypaws and @shadowsettle Paisley Rose Pendleton is torn between two different worlds. One is made of appearance, the other of reality. One is made of high-end events, the other of fancy dress parties. One is the one she has always been part of, the other is the one she has always wanted to be part of. What will her final choice be? Will she choose one particular world, or will the two of them collide?

Nile doesn't hate Ridley. No. Not really. It's more complicated than that. ‼️ Content warning: this story will contain sensitive subjects such as R@p3, Transphobia,sewersl*de, attempted sewersl*de, emotional neglect and Sh‼️