THE TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD
THE TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD
Ethan is the leader of Hercules middle high basketball team, he is a jock and he rules the school with an iron fist. He has led his team towards numerous victories against numerous opponents and thus he receives a lot of attention from both the students and teachers alike. One might say that his future was really bright and that he lacked nothing in his life. On top of his successful athletic and social life, he is a handsome teen who knows that fact and therefore he walks like a god in the town of Springfield, nothing fazes him. For a while, things go on perfectly normal in the town. The normalcy goes on until a student gets transferred to Hercules middle high from outside town. With her body statute and nerdy character, Mabel automatically becomes the object of bullying from the school jocks and the cheerleading team. Ethan mostly enjoys picking on her more than others for unknown reasons, even to him. During one bullying occasion, when the school sponsored a hike in Springfield forest, Ethan discovers a strange thing about Mabel, one that was to become the biggest discovery of his life. Turns out Mabel is not as regular as she looks. She reveals to Ethan his real identity as a werewolf shifter that makes his life receive a major alteration. He learns that the town is not as normal as it looks on the outside. In fact, years ago, the town was used by the residents as a human sacrificial shrine to demons from the world beyond. The town acts and has served as the veil between the demon world and the human world. Though the fact has been forgotten with time, underworld activities still continue to take place in the town. Just after the big revelation, mysterious supernatural activities begin taking place in the town. Join Ethan and Mabel as they surf through a rough tidal wave of high school teen romance, betrayal, discovery and change as they strive to protect their town of Springfield from the dark elements.
2
Paranormal
How it all Began
How it all Began
I knew the exact moment when everything changed. It was the day in March, the same one I got assaulted by my boss, lost my job, saved my pregnant sister from committing suicide and as if it wasn’t enough… it was the day Kieran King walked into my life. I hated Kieran from the moment I laid my eyes on him for the first time. He was an arrogant bustard that turned my life upside down and no matter how much I despised him and hated him, I also could not live without him. He blackmailed me, used me, he was cruel and rough, and I wanted nothing more than to get away… but he also saved my life and protected me when I needed it the most. Now I don’t know if I can leave anymore… My name is Sophia Howard and this is my story.
6
Romance
LUSCIOUS VENGEANCE
LUSCIOUS VENGEANCE
Simple lamang ang buhay ni Greta Amelia Carlotta. Nagtitinda sa palengke buong araw, tumutulong sa kaniyang Lola pagka-uwi, at naghahanap ng iba’t-ibang raket para mabuhay. Her life was so simple even though she was adopted and she was an orphan. But, in a sudden twist of time, nagbago ang takbo ng kaniyang buhay. Marcus Amadeus de Rossi became her fiance after knowing that her father left a large amount of debt before he died. Kahit ayaw niya man ng kasunduan na ito ay kailangan niyang gawin iyon upang maisalba ang kaniyang lola na umampon sa kaniya sa mga bayarin sa hospital at upang pagbayaran ang utang ng ama. When love is forced, obligatory, and demanded, is there a chance for it to blossom? When the marriage only happened because of revenge, convenience, and lust. Is there a chance for another twist of fate? When the relationship is just a part of his luscious vengeance, will it work out?
25
Romance(ph)
Aristocrat's Butler
Aristocrat's Butler
“You dropped your spoon,” the stranger says as he grabs it. “I’ll go get another,” and the stranger goes to fetch another. When he gets back, Gianni is clinging to life because of his hunger. He is barely managing his posture. Quickly, the stranger gives the spoon to him. But as soon as it reaches the latter’s trembling hand, it falls to his bed sheets. “I can’t hold a spoon,” Gianni is despairingly disheartened. Moments of silence fills the air until the stranger’s warm hand holds Gianni’s chin open. “Open your mouth,” the stranger says as he feeds him with a spoonful off bouillabaisse. Surprised, Gianni feels the luxury of comfort once more. The stranger’s hand is so warm and comforting. He could not help but feel shy and embarrassed. “I’m sorry,” Gianni silently says. “I’ve caused you too much burden.” “It’s no problem,” the stranger wildly smiled. His smile makes Gianni’s heart throb faster than a fleeting flame. “You should regain back your strength,” the stranger continues feeding Gianni, “so that you can repay your debt with your life.” “With my life?” Gianni gulps and coughs. The revelation completely surprises him. “What do you mean?” “Your family disowned you. You have nowhere to go. You do not have any money on you nor any possessions to repay that service that I have done for you,” the stranger explains. “Thus, you shall pay back by serving as a butler.” Follow the story of how a disowned street rat becomes the butler of an aristocrat, and how their love and desire for each other unfolds.
103
LGBTQ+
I miei averi (My belongings)
I miei averi (My belongings)
Even if you hide behind. Those wall's Or the dark alley i will find you and will forever bind you to me because you are 𝐈 𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘪 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪 (my belonging) 25 years old Manas is back with a painful past and a totally changed person he have every thing money power respect and a handsome marvelous personality with the cold face and a tittle of king he have most fears gangs wrapped on his finger he is men of few words once the things don't go according to him he make shure they should not exist anymore but what changes the most is knowing he loved the girl back who loved him 10 years back when she was just 13 but now he wants her he is literally obsessed with her let's see what his madness take him 23 years old Diya who once tasted the wine of love and the effects is still there joyful and lovely as before goodness and kindness is what she is filled with but she have uncountable shades to reveal she Is kind but when it comes to her love once she won't even think twice before filling someone's head with all the 6 bullet in her gun she isn't scared of dark it gives her peace she is anything but submissive she is way more strong then you can ever imagine What will happen when she will cross path with The new Manas What will happen when submitting to him will be the only option Diya; step back or I will shot Manas smirks and again take a step ahead fearlessly Manas; do that love pull the trigger and shot me but remember the bullet should pass through my body or I might make it out alive Bang!!! A loud voice eco in the whole cabin
50
Romance