Desert Stories

A short story about a man's struggle to survive.

After the events of stealing Christmas, the Homies are separated. Gabe goes into a deep coma for 4 years, and eventually he wakes up and seeks revenge on Jacob, along with the help of his friend Dylan. This story shows on how the friend group fell off.

???: "To anyone listening who has not been infected, this is a message from the Environmental Logistics & Solutions Enterprise. As you are keenly aware, our dear Earth has seen better days before the Great Desertification. And to make matters even more dire, our own attempt at combating it has turned against us. This planet is beyond our control, and beyond our help. Which is why we have taken to the stars for a fresh new start." "By the time you've received this -- we, among the rest of humanity's remnants, have set a course for the identified exoplanet Si-[**static**] confirmed to support life. As for you and anyone else unfortunate enough to've been left behind, our organization has left a parting gift to help mitigate this global ordeal. And so, we ask that you be well-advised." "If you happen to come across any carrier of the Absolute Zero virus, direct skin contact is to be avoided at all cost. It cannot be treated, and despite our best efforts, there is no known cure. So in terms of safety precautions, long-ranged heat-based weaponry is highly recommended; Flame throwers, explosives, lasers, etc. But keep in mind that they can only slow them down, not kill them outright. The cold from within will not allow that." "Furthermore, hiding from plain sight is not a viable option. They will know where you are. Not by your tracks, but by-[***static***]-atter-[***static***]-verall survival strategy is to stay as far away from the carrier as possible -- and allow our trusted St. Helio units to intervene. Rest assured, they will keep them subdued. And if all goes according to plan, the virus we created will spread no further." "Those of you who remain here have our deepest apologies. As well as our sincerest hope that you may persevere, just as human life has done since the very beginning. Farewell, good luck, and Godspeed. This world rests in your hands now." [*****static*****] Joleen Marzé: "... ... ..."

Lyra Corvin has lived her life on the run- hunted, alone and branded a monster. Then she meets Finn, a boy with jade eyes who sees her for more than her family's sins. AUTHORS NOTE: I'm a teen author who just writes for fun, this is one of my first stories. I would really appretiate any feedback or suggestions to help me grow! (new chapter every friday)

With a single, decisive blow, Cassandra - Shadow of Sammos, immortal warrior, and general of the Thiria - ended the war. The Emperor is dead and the Empire has fallen. Now that she is faced with the weight of rebuilding the world, Cass is blindsided by the choices of people she's never met. A Council she's never heard of demands she deliver the Emperor's head to an enemy general across the vast desert nation of Desheret. With her is a wide array of travelers from every nation, including old friends and old enemies. Cass must learn how to solve problems without her strength, violence, or her army, and navigate a world that doesn't yet know the Emperor is dead.

A desert train. A wrong adventure. And a love story born in the middle of fear. Ali and his younger sister Aiza were known for their adventurous trips across India. What started as another thrilling journey soon turned into the biggest mistake of their lives when they traveled to a remote desert region of Afghanistan to witness the mysterious iron-ore train said to resemble the legendary Sahara desert train. But one night changed everything. Caught between ruthless desert raiders known as the Desert Wolves and a land where survival mattered more than freedom, the siblings found themselves trapped far away from home. Their only support became Arham Uncle, a kind police officer who gave them shelter and treated them like family alongside his daughter, Inara. Years passed in silence, hidden identities, and fear. Then came Harris. The feared leader of the Desert Wolves. A man Aiza feared from the very first moment she saw him. A man whose presence always brought chaos into her life. But somewhere between forced fate, painful separation, escape, and years of distance... something unexpected began to grow. Not fear. Not obsession. Something far more complicated. Love. A love that changed a dangerous man into someone willing to destroy his own violent past for one person. A love that survived distance, guilt, time, and borders. From dusty desert trains and horse-riding raiders to emotional reunions, family bonds, healing, sacrifice, and second chances - this story is an emotional journey about survival, redemption, and choosing your own destiny. Because sometimes... the most dangerous journey becomes the one that leads you home.

This is book 2 in the Seeking Hozho series. Alyana and Chayton continue to untangle the ties between the various ongoing files at Alyana's P.I. agency as clues come in from across the world from their partners in the international human trafficking case. In between undercover trips, Alyana meets his family and they plan their wedding hoping to find a few days of peace to celebrate. Will their mystery caller allow it? Or will a surprise enemy strike closer to home?

After her death, Jinx escapes to the Shurima desert to escape her own monsters. Rather than running from /her/ grief, however, she finds herself increasingly involved in everyone else's. A story about grief, ghosts, identity, and the slow, aching road to love and reformation.

In the desolate wasteland outside the neon-soaked City of Nox, nineteen-year-old Scott Bailey is just trying to survive. Living in a rusted garage with his father and haunted by the memory of his mother, Scott's life is nothing but grease, sand, and broken dreams. ​But the desert holds ancient secrets. ​After a chance encounter with a mysterious wanderer named Elliot, Scott is gifted with god-like power: flight, impossible strength, and a fire that burns hotter the angrier he gets. He doesn't have long to master these abilities, because the Shadow Figures are rising. Dark, blue-eyed demons are snatching people from the dunes, serving a master that humanity isn't ready to face. ​Scott Bailey was a nobody. Now, he's the only thing standing between the darkness and the city he calls home. It's time to show them why you don't mess with a kid who has nothing left to lose.

In a small Arizona town where the monsoon winds hit harder than the truth, she keeps her window cracked open - for the air, for the storms, for the honesty the desert forces on anyone who dares to stay. But on the night the sky turns bruise‑purple and the palm trees thrash like they're trying to escape their own shadows, the storm brings something else with it.

"I'll be wishing on eclipsed stars tonight...maybe they're more powerful unseen." Falling in love has never been so hard for Izul Kawa, a Jinn in the depths of England. Especially when the girl he likes keeps ignoring his presence, knowing that he's there. Possessing her would be easy but to possess her would be a crime towards his love for her. Will it be easier to just give up? Even though she's the first girl that he's ever fallen for? Taqia has been experiencing strange things recently but her only option is to ignore. After all... everything bad is always aimed at her. This strange spirit doesn't want to leave and she can't just easily give it what it wants. She hasn't even seen it face to face. But it seems to know her - love her too! Suddenly life has become war for Taqia and she makes sure that she's victorious even though both of them are going to be ending up with scars. How can a spirit compete with a pitied human?

When seventeen-year-old Noah Long's twin sister, Naomi, disappears, everyone forgets she ever existed-except his best friend, Caleb. Searching for answers, they discover a trail of golden sand leading them into a mysterious realm between dreams and reality. There, they meet Solomon, a mysterious figure who offers to guide them-but for a price. Their journey takes them to Luminaria, a world of ancient temples and celestial secrets, where a dark history of twin sacrifices threatens to repeat. To save Naomi, Noah and Caleb must unravel the truth about Solomon and decide how much they're willing to lose for the ones they love. A tale of friendship, sacrifice, and self-discovery, The Journey to Luminaria is a gripping fantasy adventure where the boundaries between light and darkness,life and death, blur with every step A QUICK NOTE: The Journey to Luminaria is still in its early stages, and this is just the first draft. So, there may be a few bumps along the way, small errors or parts that may change as the story grows. The cover is also just a placeholder for now, and will likely evolve too. Thank you so much for taking a look and joining me on this journey!! I'm excited to share it with you all!!

Aadi Aralynn Jakson in 1922 fall into the undicovered king Tuts tomb.

(I do not take credit for Better Call Saul or any of its characters. This story contains some foul language, and some descriptions of the cartel/violence. This contains many chapters and is still being written, so please be patient!!) After Hector Salamanca's sudden health decline, Lalo Salamanca travels to Albuquerque to run things- and he decides to bring his 22 year old daughter Esperanza along for the ride. Esperanza and the cartel's money distributor, Luis Varga, develop a stronger bond than they would like. While things in the cartel get grittier, Lalo gets more suspicious of his daughter's affairs with Luis. How will Luis and Esperanza manage their feelings for each other whilst Luis deals with the grief of the death of his older brother, and Esperanza desperately tries to prove herself to her father? (This story takes place during seasons 4, 5, and 6 of bcs. Most plot points are the same to the show, except in this universe Lalo has a daughter and Nacho has already passed away, and his younger brother Luis is here to replace him. PLEASE do not be disrespectful, this is just for fun, and to fulfill my joy of writing an action/romance in the bcs universe. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!) There are plot twists, character development, and most importantly lots of emotions!

The girl who chose to read books and learn the history of Arrakis and the Messiah. But destined to be a part of that history. Alya was always told that Paul Atreides came to Arrakis to ocvupy the land. But she had always found a way to read history books that were illegal but real. Her grandfather told her stories about how Paul Atreides came as a Messiah and drank the water of life. But lost due to the lack of a life partner. The lost war caused a catastrophe all around Arrakis when she finds herself back in thousand years.

Ai Satomi is a girl that lost both her parents and soon became a traveler at the age of 5, also making friends with Gaara when she traveled to Suna. Leaving because of a threat Gaara's father said. She then settles in Konoha where she decides to lock up her emotions from people, but soons starts to loosen up once again when she is assigned to Team 7. Read on, where Ai starts with a new adventure with her life in Konoha and the dangers that come. Now with the Chunin Exams coming, she meets her childhood friend, Gaara. With many new feelings to figure out, one that she had yet to feel in a long time from a close friend, love was it? A good feeling in your heart and a weird feeling in the pit of your stomach, kind of like butterflies. How will things go on between them and Gaara's new persona. Will Gaara remember her or is he still in the dark. Heartless - A Naruto Fanfic (Gaara Love story) I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR NARUTO SHIPPUDEN

I feel bad for hiding, but I don't know how they would react if they saw me, and I don't think I can explain everything without them feeling betrayed and untrustworthy. This is a story about Allison Argent, and how she's "back from the dead". Allison feels bad for what she's doing, but she has no choice. I don't own teen wolf or any of these characters! They all belong to Jeff Davis and the rest of the MTV teen wolf crew!

In the sands where our memories began by Hala. The story follows the life of the happy and energetic girl Aseel who tried to find help by searching for someone or something to be able to protect her and her family from the war in Yemen leaving her parents in a safe place as she search. She gets lost while searching witch leads her to a desert where her whole story begins. By meeting a group of man and guys witch becomes like her family later on. Altho there are many men and guys in the group, Aseel focuses on one specific guy. Amer the cold but kind boy. Her life starts with the group on the desert and with Amer living her daily life with them in the desert.

"A palace of glittering gold, A court of deceit and lies, A throne of desires, A bloodline of the cursed, and a snake hidden among the pawns; Bound to destroy them all" *********** A princess of a fallen kingdom, was chosen as a concubine for the Khalif of Amar. Shaha, once the youngest darling of the Neeman's Royal family, now a sacrifice for the Kingdom that once razed her home to ashes. Thrust into a familiar but still strange world amidst the power-hungry snakes. Nothing as it seems. A husband who refuses to acknowledge her, the concubines who ready to tear her to pieces, and a Queen Mother with her own motives. The palace walls bleed at night, the grudges of the dead seeps the soil red. The fortress hides more than it protects, and the glittering city is set on swallowing what remains of her innocence. Will she be able to survive, or will she become a sacrifice to satisfy their hunger?

When Rango wakes up in a stormy night because of shots outside of the town, he finds Bill unconsciously in the desert. But shortly after that, Bill disappears. Nobody cares but Rango can't forget a question: Is Bill dead or still alive?