Implosion

Welcome to Aethelgard — where emotions glitch harder than any dragons. Livia was just your average psychology student—until she got hit by a motorcycle, fell into a coma… and woke up inside an MMORPG. Not as a hero. Not as a mage. Not even as a legendary assassin. No. She respawned as an NPC Mental Supporter Lv.1 — a useless class with zero attack skills and zero respect from literally anyone. She thought her new life was doomed. Until the strongest (and most mentally unstable) guild in the game, Bloodbath & Beyond, “kidnapped” her... …and made her their official guild therapist. Monsters fear them. The developers can’t delete them. And only Livia stands between them and complete emotional implosion.

Leonard Strahm 30 years old, can sense and experience the minds and feelings of other humans - an inherited psychic gift from his mother and developed from childhood in the laboratory of the CIA's MK-Ultra program, formerly run by his ex-military father. Now, Leonard's twin brother Lawrence who was also part of the experiment, is found dead under suspicious circumstances while he worked on a special, secretive project of his own. While their mother, Dorothea, who reluctantly partook in the MK-Ultra experiments at the urging of her beloved husband, Jack Strahm, is on the verge of an emotionally induced psychological implosion that could ultimately undermine her living son's pursuit of the truth. Leonard must navigate a hidden world of covert experiments, psychic warfare, and family betrayal to find answers, exact revenge and possibly save humanity. But the deeper he delves, the more he questions whether he's chasing truth and justice or walking into a trap designed specifically for him.

A cynical 21st-century historian, contemptuous of the Soviet Union's collapse, is inexplicably reborn as Gennady Yanayev in the heart of Moscow, August 1991. Armed with future knowledge and a ruthless determination, he hijacks the impending coup, not to preserve a dying system, but to forge a new, terrifyingly efficient Soviet superpower poised for global domination. Following a freak accident, Alex awakens not in a hospital, but in the body of Gennady Yanayev, Vice President of the USSR, on the eve of the infamous August Coup of 1991. Initially disoriented, Yanaev quickly grasps the monumental implications. This isn't just a second chance for a forgotten historical figure; it's a chance to rewrite history on an unimaginable scale. Discarding Yanayev's hesitant, fumbling persona, Alex – now Yanayev – moves with a chilling decisiveness. He knows the coup is doomed to fail in its original form, a pathetic whimper before the inevitable collapse. He intends to make it a roar. Using his intimate knowledge of the key players, their fears, and their secrets, Yanayev systematically neutralizes his rivals within the State Committee on the State of Emergency. Where persuasion fails, veiled threats and, when necessary, swift, brutal assassinations clear his path. With the Soviet Union now firmly in his iron grip, Yanayev implements radical reforms – not towards democracy, but towards a hyper-efficient, technologically advanced, and ideologically re-energized state. He purges corruption with an iron fist, revitalizes the military-industrial complex by leveraging future technological concepts (albeit with 1990s resources), and masterfully manipulates nationalist sentiments to unify the fracturing republics under a new, stronger Soviet banner. The West, initially confused by the coup's unexpected ferocity and success, watches in dawning horror. The United States and its allies, anticipating a Soviet implosion, now face a resurgent and far more dangerous adversary. As Yanayev's USSR begins to project its power outwards, reasserting influence in Eastern Europe, forging new alliances in Asia and Africa, and challenging American dominance at every turn, a new, more perilous Cold War ignites.

On a planet ruled by ancient cults and martial families, Kallen's life turns for the worse the day he is cursed with the mark. He, along with other children, is kidnapped and raised to serve under the infamous House Bathory as spies and assassins. Their mission? Infiltrate their eternal rivals and orchestrate the heist of the century: Stealing the Crown fragment that turned heroes into kings and nations into an empire. In this ruthless world, ambition and cunning are survival tools, whether you're in the wild, on the battlefield, or navigating royal courts. Secrets act as currency, and a seemingly simple power play can conceal a century-old plot that transcends space and time. Torn between his quest to protect his loved ones, revenge and his morality, Kal's humanity will be put to the test as he navigates through political struggles greater than himself. Immersed in a suicide mission that could disrupt the foundation of a society on the brink of implosion, he quickly realizes that failure goes beyond death. Uploading Tuesday and Thursday. Word count: 2k~ish --- What to expect: - Character building -The story takes its time to set up but will quickly take up speed. - Martial art-oriented action with a power system - Betrayals, schemes, and mysteries - Dark scenes - Worldbuilding - Slice of life including comedy and romance -no harem

In the gritty underbelly of a sprawling city plagued by crime and corruption, Detective Theodore Blake finds himself trapped in a monotonous existence, suffocating under the weight of a mundane routine. The void within him grows deeper, as if his very soul yearns for something more. But fate has a twisted sense of irony. A seemingly straightforward case lands on his desk, a deceptively simple puzzle with roots that stretch into the darkest recesses of society. The sheer complexity of it awakens a dormant adrenaline rush within him, igniting a newfound hunger for purpose. Embracing the danger that lurks in the shadows, Theo embarks on a relentless pursuit of the truth, determined to unravel the intricate web spun by the cunning mastermind orchestrating this macabre game. With each step closer to the answers he seeks, his life intertwines with the secrets and sins of a city on the brink of implosion. As the cat and mouse game unfolds, the line between justice and vengeance blurs, pushing his to the edge of his sanity. In a desperate quest to fill the void that haunts him, he dives headfirst into the heart of darkness, unearthing the sinister secrets of those in power. In this treacherous underworld, alliances shift, loyalties waver, and no one can be trusted. Haunted by his own demons and consumed by an insatiable thirst for redemption, Theo sacrifices everything in a high-stakes battle against the mastermind. The twisted path he treads only deepens his obsession, blurring the boundaries of morality and leading him to question his own humanity. Where darkness reigns and justice becomes a gray mirage, Detective Blake's relentless pursuit for purpose sets off a chain of events that will test his very soul. Will his void finally be filled, or will he be consumed by the abyss he so fearlessly ventured into? The answers lie hidden within the enigma he is determined to unravel, beckoning him to embrace the blurred lines between right and wrong, truth and deception.

The compelling book "Implosion" explores the intricate interactions between interpersonal relationships, cultural forces, and the results of decisions taken in dire situations. The narrative centers on the lives of three people whose paths unexpectedly cross in a near-future society struggling with moral quandaries and technological breakthroughs. We meet Dr. Olivia Bennett in the metropolis of Phoenix, where state-of-the-art technology coexists with social instability. Dr. Bennett is a bright but troubled scientist who is on the cusp of a revolutionary discovery that could completely transform humankind. Olivia learns more and more about the moral obligations and ethical ramifications of having such power as she continues her investigation. In the meantime, disillusioned campaigner and former investigative journalist Mark Lawson discovers a plot that might reveal the murky side of Phoenix's idyllic civilization. His pursuit of the truth sets him on a perilous course where he meets Olivia and their destinies become intertwined. Maya Foster, a young woman with an enigmatic past and a special link to Olivia's studies, is at the core of it all. Maya doesn't realize that she is in possession of the key to a possible implosion that has the power to preserve or upset the fragile equilibrium in her environment. "Implosion" examines themes of morality, the fallout from unbridled ambition, and the enduring force of human connection as the protagonists negotiate a labyrinth of secrets, deception, and conflicting loyalties. The story reaches a climax when Olivia, Mark, and Maya have to face their personal struggles and make decisions that could determine Phoenix's future and possibly the fate of the entire planet. The gripping and thought-provoking film "Implosion" explores the decisions we make in the name of progress and the unanticipated effects those decisions may have on our society's foundation and our basic humanity.

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