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Powerful Keys

The Labyrinth Keys

In the sprawling waste zones of Ashfield, a city choked by the refuse of a broken society, Jack Vesper sorts through discarded junk with no real future in sight. At 25, he's just another misfit, another person tossed aside by the world, now working a grueling job as a garbage sorter. The days are monotonous, but when he stumbles upon a strange, black metal sphere buried deep in the trash, everything changes. Curious, Jack presses a hidden button on the sphere, releasing a small black chip into his hand. It feels heavy with mystery and potential, too precise to be just another piece of discarded tech. With no one else around on a slow Saturday shift, Vesper pockets the chip and continues his work, unaware that this seemingly insignificant object is about to pull him into a new, dangerous world. Jack's curiosity gets the better of him, and he travels to a long-forgotten lab on the outskirts of the city. The lab, once a hub for cutting-edge research, is now abandoned, its halls lined with old maps, blueprints, and cryptic notes. As he begins to study the charts, he discovers a book of labyrinths spanning the globe-labyrinths not just made of stone, but of technology and power, their existence hidden from the world. Some of these labyrinths hold secrets of unimaginable value; others, unfathomable dangers. The chip seems to be a key-a gateway into these labyrinths. As Jack begins to piece together the labyrinth's secrets, he realizes that it could lead him to a power unlike anything the world has ever known. But with that power comes the threat of those who would stop at nothing to control it. The line between friend and foe blurs, and Vesper must navigate not only the physical maze but the twisted web of secrets and lies surrounding him. The adventure begins with one small chip-and the future depends on what Jack discovers within the labyrinth's depths.
Sydonay · 1.9K Views

The power play

Alexander Carter, a successful businessman, is betrayed by his closest ally, Dante. After a brutal betrayal that leads to the murder of his wife and children, Alexander’s life ends in agony. However, fate offers him a second chance. Reborn as a 5-year-old child in 1951, Alexander is granted extraordinary abilities that will shape his destiny. In his new life, Alexander gains the ability to see the profitability of any investment in precise percentages, allowing him to accumulate wealth and power in unimaginable ways. He can also perceive the true potential of any individual, recognizing their talents with a clear percentage rating, which makes him a master of influence and manipulation. But perhaps his most powerful gift is an advanced AI implanted in his brain, a vast library of knowledge that grants him access to limitless wisdom and strategies. As Alexander grapples with his second chance, he is forced to confront his past. In a moment of death, he is met by a mysterious being who reveals itself as "God" — a powerful entity who offers Alexander a chance to change the course of his life. With a promise of three wishes, the being gives Alexander the tools to rewrite his destiny. But will he use his abilities for redemption, or will they consume him in the pursuit of vengeance? Valerion is a story of betrayal, rebirth, and the complexities of power. As Alexander rises from the ashes of his former life, he must navigate a world where his extraordinary gifts may either elevate him to greatness or drag him into darkness. Will Alexander be able to avenge his family and reclaim his life, or will the choices he makes lead him down a path from which there is no return?
archos · 1.6K Views

KEY TO HAPPINESS:(My mute devil)

After the death of her grandmother, a mute artist returns home only to discover she’s been sold out by her uncle and aunt. With her world crumbling, she struggles to rebuild her life, tangled in the web of her enigmatic buyer. She convinces herself that, despite his behavior suggesting otherwise, he is better than her family. But everything changes when she uncovers his true nature and demands her freedom—only to be met with an unexpected ultimatum. --- "You must be wondering why I brought you under my roof and paid so much for you, knowing how much I despise wasting resources, right?” These are the same questions I’ve been asking myself, but why is he suddenly posing them to me now? Am I about to be set free? Or am I about to face a new prison, one with stricter walls? Come on, Carmela. You're a writer—don’t let your imagination run wild. In books, the female lead is usually hit with endless rules and restrictions when faced with these kinds of questions. Is that my fate, too? "First and foremost," he began, his voice smooth but laced with an edge, "I’ll admit I brought you here for selfish reasons. But I don’t want my motives to be an obstacle in your life." He stepped closer, his gray eyes locking onto mine like magnets pulling me into a dark abyss. "I’ll give you one hour. Run as far as you can, and I won’t chase after you." His words froze me in place, but my body betrayed me, refusing to step back as he approached. His hand slid around my waist, lifting my face to meet his smoldering gaze. "Stay," he murmured, his voice a melody that sent shivers through me, "and you will be mine. Forever. I don’t let go of what’s mine." As suddenly as he drew me in, he released me, leaving the room without a second glance. Yet the rush of emotions he stirred refused to settle. --- "I no longer wish to be your slave," I declared, my voice firm. "I’ll repay every cent my adoptive family owes you." Nix tilted his head, a smirk tugging at his lips. "You sure?" "Six months," I replied. "With interest. If I fail, I’d rather jump off a cliff than live as your property." His laughter, deep and intoxicating, echoed around us. "No, beloved," he purred, his tone both dangerous and alluring. "I won’t let you die so easily." He set a small box before me, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Accept my proposal. Be my wife for one year, and I’ll erase the debt. I’ll even give you a billion to rebuild your life." His offer hung in the air, heavy with promise and peril. Before I could respond, he vanished into the crowd, leaving me alone with the weight of his words. --- "Ahem... that man you were with—what’s your relationship with him?"* Damian’s voice broke the silence. I met his gaze, raising a brow. "Why do you care?" "Don’t get me wrong," he replied, his tone stern. "But he’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be involved with him."* "Really?" I leaned back, crossing one leg over the other, feigning indifference. "Yes, Carmela. Cut off all ties with him," Damian warned, his voice cold and unyielding. But will she walk away... sign the contract... or take the ultimate plunge? **Coming Soon.**
Lo_rezi00 · 5.8K Views

Galactic Power

Centuries after the Humans of Old Earth were liberated from the control of a foreign power, they now thrive hand in hand with the Eran Federation. After being exploited for all of its resources by the invading power, Old Earth has long been designated as one of the several waste dumps within the Galactic Quadrant ruled by the Federation. Long disposed of by those meant to look after him, August Field, a descendent of Old Earth, is sent back to his origins where survival is dependent on luck and fate, and water is just as scarce as the presence of life. Surrounded by what is the remnants of what was once a thriving planet, all of August's present academic understanding is limited by Old Earth's lacking development. August's entire world view is upturned when he encounters a liquid metal artifact that had landed and settled on the abandoned planet. When the artifact assimilates with August, technological information that appears to be eons more developed than that of Old Earth, and from the few memories he has of his life before the wasteland, tens of millenniums further than the Eran Federation. What are the secrets behind this artifact? From where did it come? Who had the ability to create something as advanced as this artifact? And how far will will others go to get their hands on it? *** There will be several chapters in the beginning that try to give context to the world before the main character is introduced. I recommend that they be read simply for the sake of understanding the world in the novel just a little better. Hang in there and you will meet the MC soon enough! Thanks for giving this novel a hot
rudolph · 13.9K Views

Wings of Power

In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, the balance between order and chaos rests on the fragile shoulders of an unlikely duo. Maya, a young noblewoman, struggles to uphold justice in her barony amidst political decay and familial betrayal. But her world turns upside down when the voice of an ancient ancestor awakens in her mind, revealing that she is the chosen inheritor. As she grapples with her newfound role as humanity’s potential savior, she must also confront the realities of her crumbling household and the manipulations of a scheming stepmother who seeks to displace her. Canan Kane, a crooked and pragmatic lawman, stumbles upon a fragment of the same ancient power during a supernatural encounter. Driven by ambition and survival, Canan begins to wield his abilities with cunning precision, navigating a web of corruption and betrayal. But his growing thirst for power pushes him into the shadowy crossroads between heroism and villainy. As the fragments of the wings of power scatter across the world, the thin membrane separating their realm from malevolent, otherworldly forces begins to fail. Once, practitioners wielding the wings protected this fragile boundary, their factions ensured balance and justice. But with the factions long gone, humanity stands vulnerable to the encroaching darkness. Maya and Canan’s paths collide in a race against time. Maya, guided by her ancestor, seeks to master her abilities and reinforce the failing barrier. Canan, meanwhile, must decide whether his ambition will serve to protect or destroy as he uncovers deeper truths about the wings—and himself. In Wings of Power, legacy, ambition, and moral conflict weave a tale of power’s allure and its cost. Will Maya rise to become the beacon humanity desperately needs? Will Canan succumb to corruption or transcend it? And can they stop the impending darkness before it’s too late?
Author_fairchild · 6K Views
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