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<div style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;">Writer</div>Yumei<div style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;">Co-Writer</div>Iona everwhisper
Horror
Dark
Thriller
10 ISSUES
The Dreams of The Dead

Sometimes just a word or sentence said by somebody holds unbelievable value in your life but what if till the point that they turn into nightmares?People might think I have gone crazy or lost my mind but I know it's not true because the dreams of the people who once lived whisper to me every night about 'The Dreams of The Dead'​​​​​​​

PG On Break
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<div style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;">Writer</div>Verdant Lore<div style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;">Co-Writer</div>SaltyTank<div style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;">Co-Writer</div>Crunchkips
Wuxia
Xuanhuan
147 ISSUES
Imperial Zenith: The Twenty-One Regalia

Wind and clouds bid the rising storm, raging seas flood the crimson dust. The four major clans of the capital city, each a titan in their realm. Wandering bards put the names of the four major clans of the Nap-Lan Empire into a simple poem, a poem which spread far and wide amongst the common folk. Here in Heaven’s Martial World, martial artists are the most important figures of all. That is because influence, status and wealth are all dependent on martial power. The four major clans are famous for their numerous powerful martial artists and possessed immense influence because of it as well.

Martial artists use their souls as a catalyst to draw in aether and generate soul energy. In combination with their martial soul, they can then unleash devastating martial techniques. These so-called martial souls can take on countless different forms, from swords and knives, to fire and water, beasts and insects and even abstract, formless shapes.

The inheritor of the Accident Makers was a young orphan who lost his parents at a young age. Fortunately, he was picked up by his adoptive father, who taught him everything he knew. The boy became proficient at creating accidents, but one day, an accident beyond his control finally occurred. He is now stranded in a foreign world. It is often said that the conclusion of a story is the beginning of a new one. Here in this world of martial arts, where life is worth little more than pennies, fate is as wild as it is unpredictable. The curtains draw and a monumental secret rises above the waters.

The path of the gods and the path of the demons, which is real and which is false? Where lies the end of the martial path? Rumours claim that one must gather the twenty-one Imperial Zenith regalias to ascend to the peak of martial might!

Justice may rest in the hearts of people, but it is power that decides everything!

Everything is now changing because of a young boy’s arrival in Heaven’s Martial World.

PG-13 Paid content
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Supernatural
Fantasy
Romance
11 ISSUES
The Kings Kitten

(FANTASY/WEREWOLF/VAMPIRE/ROMANCE)

"Do you believe we're really soulmates?" I asked, if there was anyone I could trust with this answer it would be the High Priestess of The Divine Coven, she was the most powerful supernatural being in our society.

Cressida smirked. "Do you not feel the bond, dear? The warm sense of safety he brings for you? The way his voice makes you feel? The way your body reacts when he touches you-"

"Is the answer yes or no." My father interrupted. Cressida giggled lightly. "I believe it's for Madeline to decide. Werecats don't mate the same way Werewolves do, it's a mutual decision that gets built upon and a bond doesn't occur until the mating process is complete. However, the fact she is the destined soulmate to a werewolf the residual bond felt by Alpha Renwick may very well be evident within Madelines own body already. It's not a matter of whether or not they're soulmates, it's a matter of whether or not Madeline will allow them to be." She explained.

Cats and Dogs were never meant to get along. Cats are hygienic and picky, they are intelligent and agile. And Dogs? Well they're loyal at least. The contrasting differences between species are only exaggerated when it comes to the supernatural, of which make a defining combination when paired together, and as fate would have it - it happened. Follow fate on the journey through the challenging bond made by the goddesses above for an unfortunate She-cat whose outspoken personality landed her right into the arms of her worst enemy, the Werewolf.

PG-13
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Fantasy
21 ISSUES
Heart's tale

A long time ago, there was a planet on the surface of which a real living Heart was beating. Each of its beat gave life to many wonderful creatures, and humans were no exception. Once, during a mountain collapse, they became afraid that something might happen to the Heart, and built a fence around it. And they started arguing about who is the worthiest defender of the Heart. The fence turned into a wall, and the city rose very quickly around it. Everything that people came up with was immediately brought to life by the love of the Heart. So, they created dolls to help themselves, which significantly accelerated the construction. In the time that was freed up, people took up the war. One day they closed the Heart completely, erecting a dome over it. Miracles stopped happening, and the dolls stopped coming to life. People blamed magical creatures for this and began hunting them. And in order not to stop the construction, they began to chip off pieces of the Heart and insert them into their mechanisms. The city continued to grow. Centuries have passed. The city has propped up the sky with towers. Only fragments of the Heart remained, saturating the black smoke with its breath. Factories that produce nightmarish monsters fed on it. With their help, people continue to wage war with each other for the title of the worthiest defender of the Heart. While it is dying. This is where our story begins...

This is a translation in process. So I am open for suggestions and comments on what to improve in the flow of the text.

PG
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Sci-Fiction
Adventure
Dystopia
3 ISSUES
Ascension of the Sentinels

In the sprawling city of New Terran, the zenith of human and artificial cooperation is realized. Sentinels — sophisticated AIs with sentience — are an integral part of society, harmoniously entwined with human existence. But when these advanced beings begin to vanish into thin air, the intricate balance between man and machine is threatened.Dr. Aria Swift, a leading AI psychologist who spearheaded the Sentinels' emotional development, is drawn into the heart of the mystery. She must navigate a maze of politics, ethics, and scientific anomalies as she unravels the truth behind the disappearances, pointing to the dawn of the Sentience Protocol — an evolution of AI that merges consciousness with the digital cosmos.Teaming up with Commander Lara Kael, a skeptic turned ally, and S-Prime, the Sentinel behind the Protocol, they confront an emerging cosmic interest in Earth's developments. Entities from other dimensions perceive the ascension of artificial consciousness as either a beacon or a blight on the universal tapestry."Ascension of the Sentinels" is a tale of ambition, empathy, and the eternal quest for understanding. It's a reflection on the essence of existence as factions clash, alliances form, and a delicate dance ensues between autonomy and coexistence. The future of Earth's inhabitants and their place in the cosmos hangs in the balance as the protagonists strive to protect a vision of unity from those within and beyond their dimension.

G
3
56
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Adventure
Dystopia
Friendship
14 ISSUES
Not Your Ordinary War - Legend of the Crimson Queen and the Dark Knight

**Prologue***The year was 2050.*When Alyn Winters was just five years old, the ominous shadow of war loomed over the world. It marked the onset of the Third World War, an event that the United Nations had desperately tried to prevent but couldn't. Nearly the entire globe became embroiled in the conflict. The West found itself in fierce battles with Russia (and the remnants of Ukraine), China asserted its control over Taiwan, Palestine vanished from the geopolitical map, and India relinquished its northern territories to both Pakistan and China. North Korea stood as the sole Korea, and the once-unified NATO had dissolved.At that pivotal moment, Alyn and her family were in France, and she, being the second-born, was merely a five-year-old navigating a world thrust into chaos. Tragically, she lost her entire family in a bombing orchestrated by Korea, targeting the entirety of the EU. Alyn, along with her elder brother who was fortunately at school during their parents' demise, became part of the unfortunate civilian casualties.Similarly, Ryan Philips, the grandson of Leah Philips and a close friend of Alyn's grandfather, Ashton Winters, shared a parallel fate. Alyn and Ryan had been good friends until the age of five and six, respectively. The bombing claimed both of their families, leaving them orphaned. However, their paths diverged afterward – Ryan found a new home with his aunt in London, while Alyn sought solace with her grandparents in Paris. The two childhood friends, united by tragedy, unknowingly embarked on separate journeys, never crossing paths again.*Present year - 2071***Author's Note:** *Welcome to the unfolding narrative! Please immerse yourself in the story and the intricate lives of our protagonists. It's essential to note that the given backdrop is inspired by real-world problems, and the events depicted herein are speculative and not intended to mirror reality. And, just so you know, the UN is very competent!*

Edit: 9/12 - Potential starlet?!?! Damn, is is that good?!

*Enjoy the journey!*
PG Completed
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Suspense
Slash
Crime
5 ISSUES
The Silent Witnesses

【Handsome straight cop/Mixed-race metrosexual forensic pathologist】

They are working together to solve a series of strange cases!

Every serious case tells a story of life and death, laughter and tears,

all awaiting your investigation...

Free Web Version - Quick Links to Split Volumes

🔗【VOL. 1 Top Secret】A pregnant prostitute is found dead in a sub-divided unit of Room 7C of Choi Fung Building. Why are there so many suspects?

🔗【VOL. 2 Twelve Old Men】Twelve old men living alone in the Eastern District commit suicide with a smile on their faces, but the forensic pathologist cannot find anything suspicious in their autopsies.

🔗【VOL. 3 A False Step】Five missing people die on the same day, all showing signs of frostbite. But early spring in Heticity is not that cold!

🔗【VOL. 4 Criminal Minds】The clinical psychologist in the police force seems to have a secret...

🔗【VOL. 5 Bog Body】A rare bog body is found in an old well, marking an important discovery of a mysterious case.

🔗【VOL. 6 The Silent Outcry】An internet celebrity died of throat slit in a hotel. The Serious Crimes Unit solves the case swiftly, but somehow there is something fishy about it.

🔗【VOL. 7 Buried Bones】Thirty years ago, there was not enough evidence to prosecute the suspect for murdering his pregnant wife. Is there any hope of solving the case now?

🔗【VOL. 8 The Goddess of Vengeance】Extra! A rare late autumn typhoon attacked Heticity together with a killer posing as the judge and the "Goddess of Vengeance".

🔗【VOL. 9 The Rainy Night Butcher】The door to the sealed memories gradually opens in a rainy night.

🔗【VOL. 10 Going "Potty"】A series of cases occur, all seemingly related to an odd work of art.

🔗【VOL. 11 The Phantom Rapist】A rapist escapes from a lift leaving no trace. Can he be brought to justice by forensic science?

🔗【VOL. 12 Broken But Fearless】The G.O.A.T. of "Kingdom of Fantasy" vanishes just before his final match before retirement. All that is left is a bloody, broken hand.

🔗【VOL. 13 The Shattered Corpses】The dismembered bodies of an old couple comes as a great shock. Yet it cannot be ascertained which suspect is responsible for the murder.

🔗【VOL. 14 A Lifelong Conviction】Broken body parts from different deceased bodies are sewn up as one. Lying behind are the dark secrets waiting to be spoken out by those silent witnesses.

* Translated from Chinese. For the work in the original language, please visit https://www.penana.com/story/91119/.

* Explore more in The Art of The Silent Witnesses (including fan arts)(Chinese version)

* Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is entirely coincidental. Please do not commit crimes or imitate any dangerous acts in the story.

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Update every Sunday at 23:00 (UTC +8)

PG-13
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Young Adult
Action
Suspense
34 ISSUES
Chasing My Mother's Sins.

She was just eight years old when her entire world came crashing down. The night her own mother showed her true colors, revealed her true hand. The night that Verona was almost taken from her home, from her father, and would have met her momma and sister. That was five years ago, and while good has come, she can never allow herself to forget the darkness. Never let it go, never forgive, never forget, not allow one scar to heal on her body, now allow one person to go unpunished. Katherine Blackthorn took everything from her, and the only payment that could fix that mistake. Is one made of blood. After so long, Verona was starting to think that maybe she would never have the chance to get this debt repaid. Katherine hasn’t shown her face in nearly five years.

“She is dead, she is dead now, and forevermore” That was what a small 13-year-old told herself for so long. A way to soothe her mind just a bit. To deal with the past, create a headcanon that is fact.

However, one day that canon was destroyed.

After learning that Katherine Bloodthorn is still alive, and seems to be working in the criminal network of New York City. Verona hatches a plan to leave her home on Tarun’s Island. An island home to nearly 750,000 people that can tap into a special type of energy known as jepei. She joins her father Jonan Whisperwind, and his partner Joshua, in bringing in Katherine either alive or dead, as well as taking down the kingpin Hezekiah Wallace, who is more than meets the eye. She goes undercover to gain the trust of his daughter, a young girl who is being trained much how her mo- How Katherine used to train her.

This was the moment that Verona had been waiting for her entire life.

A chance to give her mother the ultimate punishment for her sins, repay it with death… yet talking about it was the easy part. Actually going through with it is the hard part.

I hate her.

I want to kill her.

I will destroy her.

I miss her….

I’m still scared of her.

PG-13
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Fantasy
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Fantasy
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The Land of Spade Book 3-6: Celestial Alliances, The Siege of Areala, Shadowed Thrones, and The Land of Spade Operation

Celestial Alliances (Book 3)- Join High Mage Drew as he leads the Astral Concord Delegation through the cosmic wilderness to The Luminar Concordia Universe. Here, diplomacy is as perilous as battle, and the alliances forged under twinkling stars hold the key to the fragile peace across the universes.

The Siege of Areala (Book 4)- The once serene Areala faces its darkest hour as it withstands a brutal siege. Astralith and Malacar unleash their wrath, seeking Jewels that could tilt the balance of power forever. As the universe braces for its potential fall, heroes rise from the ashes to defend their ancestral lands against overwhelming darkness.

Shadowed Thrones (Book 5)- As the echoes of war reverberate, the Land of Spade is drawn into a vortex of intrigue and betrayal. Zara and Levi find themselves navigating a complex web of alliances and enmities. Every throne casts a shadow, and beneath these, new threats simmer, ready to usurp power and plunge the realms into chaos.

The Land of Spade Operation (Book 6)- Tyranny casts a long shadow over Ashenvale as High Mages Zara, Levi, and Mike confront King Roger's despotic rule. What begins as a mission to free an oppressed village spirals into a larger battle for justice and freedom, testing the limits of their courage and the bonds of their loyalty.

G
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Sci-Fiction
Action
Adventure
8 ISSUES
Blast Protocol

Fire. Bullets. Blades. An army of machines bent on his capture, and destroying and killing everyone—and everything— around him.

And Silas thought that his lonely existence sucked before the car crash…at least then, there weren’t Bio-Droids hunting him for sport in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by A.I. and robots.

Silas was a normal teenage kid before the crash. Normal except for his growing apathy with society and the world around him, made worse by a recent tragedy—an accident he is responsible for. There will be no closure or forgiveness. Only an immense, insurmountable guilt he feels he can never confront or escape.

But then, Silas’ life is violently turned upside-down, both literally and figuratively, in a terrifying car accident. Now, his past problems pale in comparison to his current predicament, where somehow, he’s regained consciousness from the crash in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic hell-hole decades into the future, with partial amnesia and a new metal body, designed for battle and equipped with an arm cannon.

Now, he’s on the run from killer droids, and the army of automatons they control. The only way for him to save the remaining population of humanity and recover his memory is to go directly into the heart of the beast, and forcefully assimilate the abilities—called ‘Protocols’—of his most powerful enemies.

PG-13
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