The Lies We Follow

The Lies We Follow

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Chicago, 1947. They say the city never sleeps, but from where I stand, it doesn't just stay awake-it festers. The streets hum with life, from the crowded tenements to the smoke-filled clubs, but beneath the noise, there's always something darker. I've walked these streets long enough to know one thing: the truth is a slippery thing, and everyone's got their own version of it.The name's Adam Cole, detective with the Chicago Police Department. I didn't ask for this new role in Homicide-hell, I spent years avoiding it. Narcotics was messy, sure, but it wasn't this. The kind of cases we get here don't just stop at the victim. They spiral outward, touching lives, stirring whispers, and pulling you into places you'd rather not go. My new partner, Dawson, seems green-too lighthearted for this line of work. But maybe there's something behind her smile, something I haven't seen yet. Or maybe she'll get eaten alive by the weight of what's to come. Time will tell.All I know is, this city has a way of dragging you into its lies and making you follow them, whether you want to or not. My first case in Homicide is shaping up to be a tangle of deceit, with more questions than answers. But if there's one thing I've learned, it's this: the deeper you dig, the dirtier your hands get. And in a city like this, you'd better be ready to get filthy.…

Star Wars: Stranded in a Magical World with my Lightsaber

Star Wars: Stranded in a Magical World with my Lightsaber

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When former Jedi guardian Ryu Chikara's ship crash-lands on a mysterious planet unlike any he's ever known, he finds himself far from the galaxy's conflicts-but no closer to peace. Aranthia, a realm where magic reigns and danger lurks at every turn, is on the brink of war. Among medieval castles and enchanted forests, orcs, elves, and beasts roam-none of whom have ever heard of the Force.Accompanied by his loyal tactical droid, Apollo, and his mechanic Lyra, Ryu's survival depends not only on his skill with a lightsaber but also his ability to navigate a strange new world where power lies not in technology, but in spells, swords, and ancient secrets. Along the way, Ryu rescues a lost beast folk child, Nikko, and joins forces with a beautiful elvish warrior, Talia. But when dark forces from the past reawaken, threatening both this world and the one he left behind, Ryu must confront his deepest fears and reconcile with the guilt that haunts him.As ancient prophecies stir and long-buried powers resurface, Ryu's destiny becomes entangled with Aranthia's own. Will he bring balance to a world teetering on the edge of chaos-or will he become the harbinger of its destruction?In this epic blend of sci-fi adventure and high fantasy, Stranded in a Magical World with my Lightsaber takes readers on a journey across two worlds colliding, where a hero must rediscover his purpose amidst shadowy forces, forgotten magic, and unlikely friendships.…