Highest Bidder W Winters

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

USA, Louisiana.. a small town in north-east Louisiana.. if you see a little-bitty tiny dot with the name 'Oak Grove' beside it.. in the most north-east corner of Louisiana.. fifteen minute drive north.. and you' ve crossed into the state of Arkansas.. Or if you would have drove fifteen minutes east instead of north.. you would have crossed over the Mississippi-Louisiana state line.. so that gives you a pretty good general location of the town of my birth.. Unfortunately it wouldn't be the town of my untimely and unexpected death.. nope.. for I would not die in a town.. no.. I would be eventually crushed.. by a section.. of thirty-two inch.. steel.. heavy-wall.. industrial pipe.. for a natural gas line.. being lay'n.. from just north of the cities.. Odessa and Midland.. of the state of Texas.. Over a thousand miles away from my place of birth.. Bastrop.. Louisiana.. where the closest 'safe' hospital was for me to be born at.. forty miles west.. by north-west from where my family had lived for generations.. Oak Grove.. My family has worked as surveyors.. for pipelines and gas or oil facilities.. being built all across this great country on the continent of North America.. for atleast two generations.. If my children take up the mantle.. that would make.. three generations of my family.. to feed and provide for their families.. working as pipeline surveyors.. see Oak Grove is poor.. poor as dirt.. total population.. barely over two thousand.. average gross income per capita per family for a year.. less than ten thousand dollars a year.. there's just no real paying jobs.. in Oak Grove or anywhere near it.. so while the people who choose to work in Oak Grove make ten thousand dollars a year.. I started out as a 'rod-man' which was the lowest man on the 'totem-pole'.. making what those in Oak grove..worked a year for.. I made in a month.. I did nothing but pack bundles of wooden stakes.. then carry them up the mountains of West Virginia.. Or across the deserts of West Texas.. swamps of south Louisiana.. down around Baton Rouge.. or Tibbedaux.. the Everglades of Florida.. fuck I get that nauseous feeling every time I think of when I 'work'd' there.. I walked up on a dead body without a head.. not long after that.. still on the same project I saw the 'headless' corpse on.. I almost stepped on the biggest python I've ever seen.. the fucker was atleast ten feet long and two to three feet wide around.. Anywho, back to what I was talking back before I went off subject for a bit.. I started out making ten thousand dollars every month.. thats twelve times what I would have earned working a month in Oak Grove.. instead of working in these dangerous jobs.. Been a lot of dangerous places.. dangerous terrains.. working in a very hazardous career.. but I was well paid like I said.. and now I don't have a body left to send home to my parents.. that section of pipe.. weigh tens of thousands of pounds.. when the 'Komoda' excavators that were lifting the section tipped.. that was it.. one of the operators didn't extend his 'boom' on his excavator all the way out like he should have.. Now the pipes falling.. as soon as it lands on me.. thats it.. so much weight.. my head will pop and shoot right of my shoulders.. up in the air towards the heavens themselves.. reaches its peak height of its short flight.. then falling.. all whilst my body will be crushed and explode to nothing but splatter'd meat paste.. ending my first life.. trust I've seen it.. I know what will happen from experience.. and so beings the next chapter of life.. I see a tunnel with bright light radiating from then end of it.. as I reach the light I take the final step.. the blinding light recedes and fades away out of existence.. I find my surroundings returning to a lightness that my eyes can afford to see clearly in.. only to meet another pair of eyes facing me.. everything else is shrouded by darkness.. I see only eyes.. staring at me.. staring into me.. starin

Come back to me even as a shadow, even as a dream..cuz you are all I want..

In a world fractured by storm and prowling with monsters, survival is both an art and a curse. Governed by elemental resonance, where individuals known as Resonarchs wield the forces of nature, Ezra, a young scavenger with a sharp tongue, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and ancient powers. Life on the outskirts has always been harsh, but when a terrifying encounter with a terrifying beast awakens a mysterious light within him, his life takes a dangerous turn. As Ezra begins to uncover hidden truths about resonance, his abilities, and the world beyond, a dormant ancient force threatens to unravel the delicate balance of the elements. With the fate of the world hanging by a thread, Ezra is thrust into a battle against time, alongside a group of fractured allies, each harboring their own dark pasts. As he ventures deeper into the heart of the fractured world, the line between man and monster blurs, and Ezra is forced to confront the darker aspects of his own existence. But one ally harbors a secret so devastating, it could doom them all. As Ezra’s powers grow, so do the stakes. Will he unlock the mysteries of resonance in time to save the world—or will he be forced to watch everything he loves fall to ruin? One thing is certain: the world will never be the same. And not everyone will survive. As enemies close in and the echoes grow stronger, Ezra must decide: will he remain human, or embrace the monstrous truth that might destroy everything he’s ever known?

Auf dem Höhepunkt ihrer Karriere verkündete die A-Schauspielerin Song Ning ihren Rückzug aus der Unterhaltungsbranche aus Liebe und schockierte damit die Nation. Alle dachten, dass sie ihr ideales Zuhause gefunden haben musste. Deshalb war sie auch so entschlossen. Das dachte Song Ning anfangs auch. Für den Rest ihres Lebens würde sie keine Berühmtheit mehr sein. Sie würde nur eine tugendhafte und tugendhafte Frau sein, die sich zu Hause um ihren Mann und ihre Kinder kümmern würde. Doch in der Nacht vor ihrer Hochzeit fand sie heraus, dass ihr Verlobter eine Affäre mit ihrer besten Freundin hatte. Wütend suchte Song Ning einen beliebigen Mann auf, um ihre Ehe am Eingang des Amtes für zivile Angelegenheiten zu registrieren. Ursprünglich wollte sie sich an ihrem dreckigen Verlobten rächen, aber sie hatte nicht damit gerechnet, dass der Mann, der seine Ehe mit ihr registrierte, der Erbe des größten Finanzkonzerns des Landes, Mu Chen, war. Nachdem sie geheiratet hatten, kümmerte sich Mu Chen rührend um Song Ning und beschützte sie auf jede erdenkliche Weise. Er erlaubte niemandem, sie zu schikanieren. Song Ning dachte immer, dass sie für den Rest ihres Lebens glücklich sein und das beste Leben führen würde, das sie wollte. Das ist richtig, sie hat es bekommen. Es war nur ein wenig anders, als sie es sich ursprünglich vorgestellt hatte. Die Person, die ihr alles gab, war jemand anderes. Viele Jahre später... Song Ning sah Mu Chen liebevoll an. "Ich habe wirklich Glück. Gott sei Dank bin ich dir begegnet und du hast mich aus der Hölle gerettet." Mu Chen lächelte schwach. "Ja, Gott sei Dank." Doch Song Ning würde es nie erfahren. Mu Chen sprach nicht davon, Gott dafür zu danken, dass er Song Ning treffen durfte. Er dankte Gott, dass er zuließ, dass Song Nings Verlobter sie betrog, damit er eine Chance bekam. So etwas wie eine zufällige Begegnung gab es nicht. Es war einfach eine vorsätzliche Verfolgung. An diesem Tag wartete er zehn Stunden lang vor dem Büro für zivile Angelegenheiten auf Song Ning...

Known as "the in bird that shared it's wings"'only possess one wing. Unless a male and female pair lean on one another and act as one, they're in capable of flight. To be exact they are imperfect but for some reason their way of life struck me as essentially beautiful. _ On a plane, Antosia, a woman with moist pale skin, clashes with a suited man. She stares coldly at a creature that transforms into a human, hinting at her unusual nature. Meanwhile, at a university, Pristin and his group are celebrated as newly qualified "Parasites," about to begin training. Pristin is admired for his skills and handsome looks. Later, Pristin coldly confronts Evelyn, telling her to forget the past. Evelyn is left speechless and in tears, suggesting a painful history between them. What is the connections between these characters and the mysteries surrounding them. What kind of training awaits the Parasites? What is Antosia's secret? And what happened between Evelyn and Pristin?

In a realm where light has never existed, the world lies in an eternal void of darkness. There are no stars, no sun, and no moon—only an abyss stretching endlessly. In this world where life shouldn’t exist, a young boy awakens with no memories of who he is or how he ended up in this forsaken place.

Carrie Evans, a driven and optimistic 21-year-old university student, receives a life-changing full scholarship to TerraNova University, the most prestigious institution in Canada. For Carrie, it’s not just an academic opportunity—it’s a chance to start fresh, leave her past behind, and chase her dreams. Upon arriving, she’s thrilled to reunite with her childhood best friends, Leo and Ava, whose unwavering support feels like a beacon of familiarity in her new world. But things take an unexpected turn when she meets Chang Jae-wook, popularly known as Alex, a cold, enigmatic, and wealthy friend of Leo. With his sharp words and intimidating presence, Alex seems to be everything Carrie should avoid. Yet, despite his aloof demeanor, there’s something hauntingly intriguing about him that she just can’t ignore. As the days turn into weeks, Carrie finds herself drawn into Alex’s life—a world filled with secrets, scars, and a mysterious past he has carefully hidden from everyone. Unintentionally, she stirs up emotions and memories he had long buried, breaking through the walls he’s spent years building. But meddling with Alex’s personal life comes at a cost. The deeper Carrie delves into his past, the more she realizes the depth of his pain and the ripple effect of her actions. Now, it’s up to her to mend what she has unintentionally fractured. Will she rise to the challenge, confronting not only Alex’s demons but her own fears and insecurities? Or will she let her instinct to run away take over, leaving behind yet another unfinished story?

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Daughter the Frozen Empress a Tyrant queen, Elsi abandoned in the frigid wastes, left to find for herself.. Elsi is a dragon but she must find her one bearings.. and grow on her own..

Picture this. Five teenagers with five visions, one of which shows the end of the world, with the only common word being “Aregis”. Between them, they must find the truth and prevent it from happening, at the cost of their lives. In their search, they'll come across a world that won't welcome them with open arms. They'll have to choose between saving the world or surviving. Will you read their story? The story of Humanity?

When omega Riley is auctioned off to the highest bidder, he expects a life of servitude, bound to an alpha who will claim him as their own. But his new owner mysteriously passes away, making Riley think that he's free of bondage. All in the name of paying off the debt the old man left in his name, Riley's hopes of freedom are dashed when he's coerced into marrying Caspian Nightingale, the eldest alpha son of the influential Nightingale family. Caspian is known to be foolish and childlike after a devastating accident that triggered his brain. But as Riley navigates his new life, he begins to wonder: is Caspian's foolish facade just a clever ruse?

A 18+ novel for incest lover, a relation between mom and son

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?

"-Thousands of years, waiting for the sun to shine on us again. Thousands of years, screaming for the gods to take mercy on us. Thousands of years, crying for our loved ones to come back to life. Hundreds of nights pitying our enemies who suffered the same inhumane human-created disasters due to human greed that knows no bounds." He spoke coldly, choking the lungs of the woman sitting in front of him. The woman who knew nothing, yet, still became a victim of the same disaster he endured for thousands and thousands of years. Her sharp eyebrows that he follows to thin almond-shaped eyes that shone grey with pearls falling from them as if she were a clam endlessly spilling precious jewels with no one to help collect them. However, his mouth still continued to spill the cold truth to her "So many centuries...Waiting to be saved by someone, anyone. How many years can a person hold onto a meaningless life like this? Tell me, Miss Shao. How, in the end, could I have saved my people? Should I have asked them to do the same as me? Cursed to live for eternity being haunted by the ghosts of our past." He smiled ruthlessly while the woman's lips trembled, while she wordlessly brushed the tears that escaped her away. "-Force them to witness their loved ones die from either their own hands or mine, their leader. Tell me, exactly what is this life supposed to amount to at the sacrifice of so many others?"

After putting a suggestion to add a mercenary in a bad Murim novel he read, Leo would finish a mission with his NPCs before sleeping. Or so he planned. For some reason, he was transported into the said novel as the extra mercenary added by the author. His loyal NPCs, a yandere secretary, a happy-go-lucky assassin, a sexy puppeteer, and two weapon maniac guys start to become sentient. He lead his mercenary band 'Hallowed Insects' toward an an unprecedented future in a Murim most turbulent era while enjoying his time. Fortunately, they still have their futuristic equipment with them. Tang Clan have a Poison Dagger, they have a Photon Sword. Shaolin Sect has a Qi Blast, they have a Railgun. And of course... "How much are you willing to pay to employ us? By the way, Demon Sect pay us 50,000 Golds to join their side in the upcoming war." ... he always sided with the highest bidder. === Warning: Story with R18 element

Born in the slums of the city, Haru, the eldest son of his family, worked two jobs to support both his loved ones and his education. However, while studying late into the night, he tragically died of exhaustion. Yet, instead of waking up to the familiar glow of his desk lamp, he was greeted by the blinding light of the sun. Instinctively, he raised his hand to shield his eyes—only to realize that, instead of fingers, he now had paws.

Any seasons>>Winter

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

"Destruction is your only end" "Then what?. What will you do after destroying everything?" "....." "Let's go home I'll keep you safe I'll make you happy. Everyday will be full of warmth and love" "Why? My only existence is to destroy" "And my existence is to save you and make you happy" -This is a story about Shiro who has a split personality. One wishes to destroy, while the other wants to live a happy life with Alice. both of them embodies the will of destruction -Alice is the protagonist's everything. She wants to make Shiro happy and give her everything. She is the embodiment of the will of creation Destruction and Creation falling in love isn't that interesting? Add it to your collection to witness history in the making! Notice: This is the first Alternative life.The last alternative of 9999 for her is the second one Shiro is Yui Alice is Rose

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In one of the Northern Villages of the Meadow Kingdom, the little girl, Lithea had lived her best life with her parents and her closest friend, Hugo. With her cheerful personality, her laughs and giggles bring joy to the household. But one fateful night, after the birth of her younger sister, Mia, the happy family was visited by a monstrous beast. To protect them, their parents faced the giant wolf and fought them to buy time for the children to escape. With the baby in her arms, Lithea seeks help and shelter from Hugo's family, the Marbles. But not long after the tragic night, a high priest, Chi, showed up on their doorsteps and took the girls under the care of the Sun Temple, a counterpart of the Sol Temple where Chi occupies the highest position. The changes in her life affected her greatly, once a cheerful child barely showed emotion in her dark cold eyes. She vowed to herself to avenge her parents and to seek the root of all the killings in the northern region and eliminate it. Will she be able to control her feelings in battle? Will she be able to avenge her parents, or would it inflict more pain in her as she begins her journey? Warning!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK This book may contain triggering contents such as BLOOD, TRAUMATIC EVENTS, VIOLENCE, AND MURDER.

Easily the shyest wallflower, Evangalin Jenner, stands to become the wealthiest once her inheritance comes due. Because she must first escape the clutches of her sculptous relatives, Evie has approached the rake Viscount St.Vincent with the most outrageous proposition : Marriage ! Sebastian's reputation is so dangerous that thirty seconds with him will ruin any maiden's good name . Still this bewitching chit appeared , on his doorstep to offer her hand. Certainly an aristocrat with a fine eye for beauty. But Evie's proposal comes with a condition: no love making after their wedding night . She will never become another one of his dashing libertine's callously discarded broken hearts - which means Sebastian will have to work harder at his seductions ... or perhaps surrender his whole heart for the first time in the name of true love.

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

Aina was initially happy because of her efforts, and eventually, she was chosen as the number one woman in the Audelian kingdom. She was supposed to be a candidate to marry the crown prince of Audelian, but instead, she was sent to the Willise kingdom. Little did she know, she would become one of the concubines there. The disappointment of losing the chance to become the Queen of Audelian, and instead becoming a concubine in another kingdom, made Aina’s heart turn cold. Rather than being a sorrowful concubine, Aina chose to befriend her knight, Winter, and explore the beauty of the Willise kingdom. Yet, deep down, she still harbored a desire to escape and live freely. Then something happened when Aina called Winter, just as she usually did. "How rude! Is that how you address His Majesty the King?!" What exactly happened? Aina thought, confused. How will Aina’s life in the Willise kingdom from then on? Will Aina manage to escape while Winter keeps watch over her?

Kaito, a nerdy fantasy fan without ambition or purpose, is summoned to another world against his will by the 'Novatravel' twins, where he is bound to the prophecies of corrupted mana. At a crossroads between his destiny and the possibility of finding a life in peace, he must decide whether to follow the course dictated by the prophecy or seek a new opportunity to exist without the responsibility they burden him with. Caught between his mind and the expectations of others, Kaito will struggle to find his reason for being.