Devour Syst

Murdered by his own mother and uncle, a young mafia boss is reborn into a world of savage mountain tribes and ancient magic. As the son of the legendary Berserk Lord, his new life promises the family he never had – until his half-uncle's treachery rips it all away again. Now trapped in the Purgatory Domain, a realm of floating islands and natural wonders and creations and also monstrous creatures, he rises as the Blood Sorcerer among the mysterious Nor'vack clan. With a rare ability to devour mana and a growing mastery of forbidden arts, Jorghan prepares for his return to the mainland. Two lives, two betrayals, one burning purpose: to paint his revenge in the colors of blood and wine.

One year after the Heroes of the Realm defeated the Last Demon, the world should have known peace. But peace is a fragile thing. Erik Voller never wanted to be a hero. Power was all he sought, strength beyond any mortal—enough to carve his own path, free from kings and Gods alike. Yet when a hunt for forbidden strength leads him to the heart of something far greater, he finds himself standing at the edge of another war.

In the early days of the Qing dynasty, the last great empire of China, a love that was never meant to be shook the throne. Bai Haofeng—a man of no title, no wealth, nothing but devotion—dared to love the emperor’s daughter. Against all laws, against all consequences, he took her hand and ran. But love was not enough to fight fate. They were hunted, torn apart, and branded as traitors. Yet, from that forbidden love, a child was born. Longzhuang. A child unlike any other. Born with one crimson eye and one jade green, he was feared from the moment he opened his eyes. The people called him cursed. A demon-born. A sign of disaster. But Bai Haofeng saw the truth—his son was meant for something far greater. Because Longzhuang was not just a man. He was something far older, far more powerful. A soul that had lived a thousand lives. Each time he was reborn, he forgot. But his body remembered. His power could not be erased—the ability to summon storms, command fire, bend nature itself. And when his rage grew too great, when his human form could no longer hold him—his true self would awaken. Because Longzhuang was not just a man. He was a dragon. And he saw what others could not. The past. The present. The future. Through eyes that were feared and hated, he glimpsed destiny before it could unfold. He saw love before it arrived. He saw betrayal before it struck. He saw death before it came. Yet, no matter how many times he watched fate weave its threads, he had never been able to cut them. Because even a dragon could not escape fate. The Red String had already tied him to her. Chun Guiying—a woman the world called a courtesan. A woman owned by others. A woman he could never claim. But the moment their eyes met, the string tightened. She was bound to him, as he was bound to her. Yet, love had never been kind to those who defied fate. Just as his father’s love shattered an empire, Longzhuang’s love could bring ruin to everything. Now, enemies lurk in the shadows, the past threatens to repeat, and fate has begun to tighten its grip. Will Longzhuang finally break the curse that has followed him for lifetimes? Or will history repeat once more? ---

// Feed… Devour… CLAIM! // Nine clenched his jaw as the system’s whispers slithered into his mind. His gaze locked onto her—burning, aching, starving—as he swallowed hard. // Indulge, Saint. And you shall fulfill… // His hands trembled. His breath turned ragged. "Shit." The Saint’s Codex was never a blessing. It was a curse—a cruel balance between power and damnation. To resist meant weakness. To indulge meant corruption.

Un élève typique, frêle et senior de lycée a acquis le Système de Technologie de la SuperCivilisation. De nul en classe à prodige académique, de faible à fort. Génie du basket, hacker de haut niveau, sage médical, magnat des affaires... Renforcer la nation par la technologie, élever notre grand Huaxia !

[Félicitations, survivant Terran #99598, pour avoir activé le Système d'Assistance de l'Univers !] Althéa, en compagnie du 1% restant de la population de leur planète natale, fixait l'écran holographique devant eux, confus. Leur galaxie était apparemment en train de se terminer, et soudainement des annonces d'un système alien apparaissaient dans leurs têtes, leur disant qu'ils seraient transférés de manière permanente vers un autre monde. Les survivants étaient tous très déprimés. D'abord, ils avaient été forcés de survivre dans une apocalpyse zombie, et maintenant ils devaient survivre dans un nouveau monde entièrement ? Il se trouvait qu'Althéa était l'une des rares personnes ayant obtenu le Jeton Seigneurial, le billet pour contrôler un territoire---un havre de sécurité supposé pour son peuple. Althéa regardait son très gros ventre et soupirait face à un avenir inconnu. Serait-elle capable de construire une bonne maison pour ses enfants et ses compatriotes ? Et... retrouverait-elle son mari après cette catastrophe ? #Apocalpyse, #Josei, #Romance, #BelleFL, #BeauML, #CouplePuissant, #Infrastructure, #EspaceMagique, #ConstructionDeRoyaume, #Aventure, #Grossesse, #ÉlémentsDeJeu, #Système #LitRPG ____ Maintenant en e-book~! Vous pourriez évaluer, ne ? ÇA NOUS AIDERAIT TELLEMENT~ ! Livre 1 : AMAZON : https://a.co/d/hy7Rocr GOODREADS : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203724162-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world (Dernier) Livre 7 Lien Amazon : https://a.co/d/bceWSq0 Ce serait génial d'avoir vos évaluations sur Goodreads, aussi ! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210710079-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world si vous le pouvez, s'il vous plaît évaluez également les livres suivants. Merci tellement Alterans ! ____ SALON DES LECTEURS MAINTENANT OUVERT~ ! (Uniquement pour les lecteurs s'il vous plaît !) https://discord.gg/w8qKw2yaNK

[Système Suprême Dieu de Harem.] C'est le Cheat que Nux Leander, l'homme qui a transmigré dans un monde de cultivation, a reçu. Dans un monde de cultivation, ce système de triche permettait à Nux d'éviter le processus ardu qui prend des années, des décennies, voire des siècles. Tout ce dont Nux avait besoin, c'était de ses adorables épouses. Plus l'épouse est forte, plus il reçoit d'avantages. « Quoi ? Tu es une Cultivatrice de l'Étape du Grand Maître âgée de 100 ans ? Et tu appelles ça un Talent Incomparable ? Talent Incomparable mon cul ! J'ai 18 ans et je suis déjà un Cultivateur d'Étape de Roi, améliore-toi, salope ! » Aussi ridicule que cela puisse déjà paraître, la triche de Nux ne s'arrêtait pas là. Talent de Cultivation, Physiques Spéciaux, Lignées, son Système pouvait tous les hériter ! Tout ce qu'il devait faire, c'était de séduire des femmes fortes. Accompagnez Nux dans son voyage alors qu'il s'élève d'un simple mortel, à un jouet sexuel d'une Noble Solitaire, et puis à Empereur de l'empire le plus puissant du monde ! Tout en devenant plus fort tout en passant du temps avec ses adorables épouses. ... Allez voir mon autre roman, Système du Dieu Vampire Primordial Si vous voulez lire sur la vengeance, la guerre, le sang, la violence, les vampires, et, le Retour de l'Empire Oublié du Sang ... Couverture générée par IA. ... Discord : https://discord.gg/qZHRTHGdZG Si le lien ne fonctionne pas pour une raison quelconque, Contactez-moi : SleepDeprivedSloth

Max a toujours voulu une vie plus palpitante, et après avoir été réincarné dans un futur lointain et une Galaxie en guerre perpétuelle, son vœu fut exaucé. Reconnu pour sa haute compatibilité avec le Système Technologique de son nouveau monde, il fut recruté enfant pour s'entraîner à devenir l'un de leurs Pilotes de Mecha d'élite, les héros du Royaume qui affrontent les plus grandes menaces à bord de Mechas géants, maniant les armes les plus puissantes connues de l'humanité. Tout ce qu'il doit faire, c'est se prouver digne. https://discord.gg/hxTpqZQtKN

Face à une mort certaine, Kyle n'a d'autre choix que de tenter le tout pour le tout. On l'avait prévenu qu'il pourrait périr à l'Académie Arcane, mais il serra les dents et prit le risque... et à cause de sa décision, il dévoila de nombreux secrets sur ce monde mystérieux, découvrit de nombreuses pratiques mystiques, effleura des reliques interdites qui changeraient sa vie et se fit des ennemis parmi les existences puissantes. Heureusement, il n'a pas transmigré seul. Le Système d'Extraction Divine était avec lui alors qu'il empruntait son Sentier Arcanique choisi... *** 14-17 chapitres par semaine. Les premiers chapitres sont actuellement en cours de révision pour améliorer leur qualité. Veuillez être patient avec moi.

``` La culture dual n'est pas un choix ; c'est une nécessité. Après avoir été percuté par un camion comme la plupart des protagonistes chanceux (ou malchanceux), Vaan s'est retrouvé transmigré dans le corps d'un orphelin dans le monde des sorcières et des démons. Cependant, ils n'ont pas toujours existé. Les démons terrorisent le monde depuis que le Royaume de la Gehenne est descendu il y a plus de 300 ans. Mais avec eux est venu le mana, donnant naissance aux sorcières pour combattre ces démons. Depuis, le monde des hommes était dominé par les sorcières, établissant les sept royaumes de sorcières, qui protègent en première ligne de l'invasion des démons. Pour survivre dans la société matriarcale des royaumes des sorcières, Vaan, comme tous les autres hommes qui ne peuvent pas utiliser la magie, a dû apprendre à servir les sorcières pour survivre. Néanmoins, cela n'est pas venu sans ses propres avantages. Des années de recherche ont amené le monde à découvrir que l'intimité entre hommes et femmes pouvait augmenter l'absorption de mana des sorcières. Mais en même temps, les hommes pouvaient absorber une partie de ce mana pour améliorer leur physique et leur durée de vie. Ainsi, depuis, une relation complexe s'est formée entre les hommes et les sorcières dans les quartiers rouges. L'amour est devenu décontracté, et la culture dual est courante. En tant que prodige dans l'art de plaire aux femmes, Vaan a vécu paisiblement deux années depuis sa transmigration en tant qu'orphelin. Cependant, tout s'est écroulé en un instant un jour où sa vie a failli être prise et Madame Eniwse, qu'il servait, est entrée en furie. Mais cela n'était pas la fin. Avec l'éveil du Système de Chasseur de Sorcières, regardez comment Vaan prend le dessus sur le monde et devient le seigneur des sorcières. ===== Genre : [Contenu Mature] [R-18] [Smut] [Magie] [Sorcières] [Démons] [Esprits] [Dragons] [Bêtes] [Réincarnation] [Aventure] [Action] [Mystère] [Académie] [Faible-à-Fort] [MC Machiavélique] [Harem] [Système] [Serviteurs] [Esclaves] [MC Intelligent] [Alchimie] [Forge] [Malentendus] [Éléments de Jeu] [Construction de Royaume] [MC Surpuissant] ===== Note : Contient des lemons. Chasser les sorcières n'implique pas nécessairement de les tuer, si vous voyez ce que je veux dire ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ===== N'hésitez pas à rejoindre le discord pour discuter du roman ou pour obtenir le rôle de mise à jour du roman pour être notifié dès que de nouveaux chapitres sont publiés avec le lien ci-dessous ; https://discord.gg/9SUWMPZ ===== Mes autres romans ; Premier roman : Originateur Premier (Univers Partagé) Second roman : Je suis un patron notoire dans le monde alternatif (Univers Partagé) ===== ```

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

Kael Veyne was betrayed, hunted, and left for dead in the depths of the Abyssal Dungeon. As an infamous assassin, he was the empire’s deadliest shadow—until the day his guild turned on him. Ambushed in the Abyssal Dungeon, his body was torn apart, and his soul was consumed by the abyss. But death was not the end. He reincarnates 25,000 years later with the Devouring Bloodline System. Kael awakens in the body of a noble scion sharing similar name to him, and his very essence fused with eldritch power. With every kill, he absorbs primal energy, evolving into something far beyond human. Monsters, mages, mancers, knights, assassins—nothing is beyond his reach. ——— [{DING!}] [{Bloodline Upgrade: Enhancements}] ➤ Upgrade (1000 BP): Shadowmeld – Can blend into darkness for 2 minutes. ➤ 5000 BP: Generate a living demigod armor that repairs itself. ➤ 10000 BP: Unlocks a berserker state for as long as rage lasts. ——— Now, using the noble house as cover and with the help of the Devouring Bloodline System, he resumes his work as an assassin. But this time, it’s for a personal vendetta. The traitors who betrayed him still ruled their factions. The guild that cast him aside thrives. But Kael Veyne is no longer just an assassin—he is a predator lurking in the dark, devouring all who stand in his way to vengeance. The abyss granted him a second chance. This time... He will consume everything. Tags: Dungeon Power Leveling | Assassin MC | Overpowered MC | Eldritch Bloodline | Antihero | Revenge | Magic Empires | Ancient Factions

"Gods and Men, Good and Evil, Who decides their positions?, It could be a predator and it's prey, a king and his subjects. The world hangs in the balance of untold force. Now it your turn, to witness the history of the Ancient world, to those who have been selected as Champions of the world. Evil is coming and it seems to devour all that stands in its way. This is my letter to you stand proud and defend the world. Because I have seen the future and You will stand in the heavens. To those who wander who I am?, My name is a legend, Foretold for many generations. I am the King of Magi"

In the ancient times when gods and demons ruled the world, countless legacies were left behind. Young Qin Chen acquired the Supreme Devouring Scripture, which allowed him to consume the heritages of gods and demons, comprehend thousands of magical laws, and become a supreme sovereign. The day when my Devouring God clan returns, will be the day that these myriad worlds tremble!

"The Chronicles of Earth" record: In December of 2534, Lu Bu'er, afflicted with a terminal illness, privately meddled with forbidden powers. By studying the life structure of Specter Fiends and harnessing his own affliction, he created the ability to devour these Specter Fiends. This act abandoned the dignity inherent in being human, making him a target for execution by all! In August of 2535, a tragedy befell the world, and the demon was crowned as a king. In May of 2536, grave news: the rebellious monarch, Lu Bu'er, was approaching the city of the Lord! In July of 2537, we welcome with reverence the arrival of the great fourth generation Sacred Monarch to his loyal City of the Lord! 【Not a post-apocalyptic wasteland novel】

“Look, I don’t need to be the strongest — I just need to be slightly stronger than the guy trying to kill me.” --- Zayn Eldrake was nothing more than a nameless extra in the grand tale of summoned heroes — a disposable swordsman in the legendary Hero of Light’s party, fated to die in an early battle against the monsters of the Apocalypse. But when he awakens in this doomed body with memories of his past life, he refuses to meet the same pathetic end. He knows the story. He knows the heroes. He knows their strengths, their weaknesses… and most importantly, their women. With the power of [Devourer’s Pact], Zayn can consume the abilities of those he defeats, transforming himself into something far greater than a mere extra. Strength, magic, divine blessings — everything in this world is his for the taking. And if fate itself stands in his way? He’ll devour that too.

"They say power corrupts... but what if corruption was the price of power?" Lucian never sought power—he only wanted to save his grandfather. But when he inherits the Book of Envy, a cursed tome that grants desires at a terrible cost, he is thrown into a world where the strong devour the weak. To master the book, he must train under Veyren, the twisted holder of the Book of Lost. Along the way, he meets Kael, a skilled swordsman with the Book of Blades—a boy whose abilities Lucian secretly covets. Betrayal, obsession, and an unstoppable hunger for strength drive Lucian down a path of no return. But what happens when he faces a power too great to steal? A dark fantasy tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the descent into power.

myan un éveillé de rang f incapable de monter au rang perd tout espoir mais un jour tout bascule quand un système apparaît vous avez été choisi pour être le roi de ce monde Accepté. Refuser

Reborn as an Evolving Space Monster. The Paru is a peculiar Species that can be found billions of light-years away from Earth, on a small planet covered by strange minerals and crystals. The Parus are peaceful, as they can eat anything. From earth, to minerals, all suits their tastes. Why would such a peaceful Species develop the ability to Evolve by Devouring? The Parus Devour the minerals and crystals, which allow their shells to grow tougher and tougher every day. What happens when a person is Reborn as a Paru? What happens when a Paru isn't seeking a peaceful life, but one filled with adventure, adrenaline-pumping fights, and otherworldly beauties? The peaceful Species turns into a Calamity feared by this universe, and the next.

Title: The Devourer's Dominion Synopsis: In a world where abilities define the powerful, Aetheron is born into a hidden bloodline—one that holds the ability to devour and absorb the powers of others, making him an unparalleled threat to those who dare to cross him. Raised in secrecy and isolation, Aetheron grows up unaware of the full extent of his potential. His true nature is shrouded in mystery, and the secrets of his lineage have been buried for generations, leaving him to struggle against the darkness inside. Despite his extraordinary abilities, Aetheron has been forced to conceal his power for fear of drawing the attention of dangerous factions who would exploit him. But when rumors of a grand tournament surface, promising unimaginable power to its victor, Aetheron is faced with a choice—remain hidden in the shadows, or step into the light and confront the truth about his heritage. As the tournament progresses, Aetheron is forced to reveal his forbidden abilities when a life-or-death battle pushes him to the edge. With the world now aware of his Devourer ability, he quickly becomes a target for the most powerful individuals, each eager to control, kill, or use him for their own gain. As he absorbs abilities from his fallen opponents, Aetheron discovers that he can combine and grow them, crafting new and even more powerful abilities. But Aetheron is not alone in his struggle. He is surrounded by allies with forbidden abilities of their own, and together they form a fragile, yet powerful alliance. But betrayal lurks at every turn, and every new power Aetheron gains comes at a price. As factions close in and alliances shift, Aetheron must decide how far he is willing to go in order to master his powers, uncover the truth of his bloodline, and take control of his destiny. The Devourer's Dominion is a tale of power, betrayal, and destiny, where abilities intertwine and reality itself can be reshaped by those who dare to push beyond their limits. In a world where everyone has something to hide, Aetheron will find that the greatest power of all is the one that can devour it all—and dominate the very forces that seek to control him.

Kaden awakens once again at the dawn of Earth’s cataclysmic “System” invasion, armed with haunting memories of his previous nightmare life. Desperate to overturn his grim fate, he sets his sights on a special druid class—only to unlock a legendary hidden class! A druid who had to devour to become stronger! With every enemy he devours, the madness increases. The nature twists and contorts in his presence. Plague spreads where he goes. The cursed forests become his grove. Would the fallen druid be able to face the twisted alchemist who once enslaved the entire planet? Can Kaden master this cursed power to save humanity—or will it consume him, turning him into the very evil he seeks to destroy?

ASSEMBLE, DRAGONS! Daniel, a young man from Earth, got hit by Truck-kun. Luckily, he had the opportunity to be reborn in another world. Bargaining with the Devouring Dragon God, he was granted three wishes, which he effectively made use of. Thrust into the cultivation world, he began his journey as a Devouring Dragon, subduing beautiful women and forming his army. As for his mission—restore the Dragon Clan to its peak. And for this to be successful, he had to become the strongest. Follow Daniel's journey as he rises to power and restores the glory of the Dragon Clan. [WSA 2025 Entry] A/N: If you are looking for a shameless and perverted MC, this is the right stop. For those familiar with my first novel, "I Lost My Copy System and Awakened a Plundering System," note that the energy used here will still be Originat. Continue to support this author—your support is my motivation!

They feared him. They betrayed him. They buried him. But death was not the end. When Rai opened his eyes again, the world had changed—but so had he. The weak, powerless outcast was gone. In his place stood something far more dangerous. With the Absorption Authority, he can devour the Essence of others, stealing their strength, skills, and very existence. A power deemed too dangerous to exist. A power the world tried to erase. Now, the ones who cast him aside will tremble. The mighty clans who ruled with arrogance will fall. The so-called gods who shaped the world will face their reckoning. Because Rai is back. And this time… he takes everything.

[WSA 2025] He wasn’t particularly handsome by the standards of this world. A fragile and fleeting appearance, fitting for a child, his empty eyes emitted a chaotic gleam, his lips closed in what seemed to be an expression of pure indifference, his face neutral in front of the carnage before his eyes—the one he had caused. NBC: Faced with the growing threat of the forces of evil, humanity had no choice but to turn to the hero, their last hope. And it was a success. The summoned hero quickly became one of the most powerful and greatest, his rise unmatched after defeating powerful plagues. His strength, unrivaled, was no longer in question. But behind his power lay a deceitful character, filled with manipulation and intrigue, a man willing to do anything to achieve his goals. After a long quest, he took his companion's wife as his own. When she noticed the signs of pregnancy, she made the heartless decision to abort. In a desperate act, she threw the fetus into a dungeon, where it would be devoured by the monsters inside. However, the fetus did not fade into oblivion. Slowly, it began a process of assimilation, fighting to exist in a world that had abandoned it. Taking control of the monsters that had devoured it became its first victory. But that was just the beginning. As it grew in power, it would be devoured once more, and the cycle of violence and survival would continue. An child born of evil, abandoned by those who created it, will it be able to take its revenge and change the fate that seemed sealed?

Lin Tian is the weakest disciple in the Burning Heaven Sect. All his life, he had been practicing without success—no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't absorb qi like other disciples. Humiliated, belittled, and almost expelled from the sect, he was considered a cultivation trash who had no future. However, everything changed when he was sent to the Ancient Corpse Forbidden Zone as punishment. There, he discovered the carcass of a five million year old ancient monster that still retained residual qi energy. The moment he touches it, his body reacts—he not only absorbs the monster's qi, but also gains a mysterious power that changes his destiny forever. Now, Lin Tian has the Qi Devourer ability—he can absorb energy from all sources, including the qi of opponents, monsters, artifacts, and even the surrounding environment. With this power, he returned to the sect and shocked everyone. The students who used to laugh at him were now starting to get scared. The elders started to pay attention to him. However, the stronger he became, the more eyes lurked from the shadows.

Jaswanth, an orphan. due to the dark childhood he experienced, his heart had been deeply wounded, leading him to only trust his friends. He was subjected to various to types of tortures mentally and physically since childhood... the only thing that managed to keep him sane was that he had his friends, the only light in that dark tunnel. however... this all changed when it began... it is called ....dimensional distortion..... the walls of reality began to crack under something.... sinister. it was a horror for some...release for some...and for those like jaswanth, it is an opportunity, an opportunity to prove himself. as for wether he can grap it or not depends on himself.

Cassian Voss lives an ordinary life—work, family, responsibilities—until the dreams begin. Every night, he finds himself in the bodies of strangers, reliving their final moments before the world ends in fire and shadow. Meteors fall, people collapse into an unnatural sleep, and something lurks in the darkness, feeding on the helpless. At first, Cass chalks it up to stress or overwork, but the dreams refuse to fade. Worse, reality itself starts to crack—glitches in the world, missing people no one remembers, conversations looping as if the world is trying to correct itself. His best friend, Rich, has noticed it too. And then there’s her—the mysterious girl who always appears at the end of his dreams, whispering the same urgent words: "You have to wake up." But wake up from what? As Cass digs deeper, the world pushes back. The more he questions, the more dangerous things become. If the dreams are more than nightmares, if the world around him isn’t what it seems…then what happens when he finally pieces it all together? Something is hunting him. Something doesn’t want him to know the truth. And once he does—there may be no way back.

When Nana’s village is attacked, she loses everything—her home, her parents, her life as she knew it. Taken hostage by the ruthless Devorer, she expects death. But instead of killing her, he keeps her. Trapped in his world, Nana must navigate the fine line between fear and survival, uncovering the truth about the monster who spared her. Will she find a way to run, or will she stay?

In a world where strength determines everything, Kael Draven was once a feared ruler, betrayed and cast into the abyss. But death was never meant for him. Reborn in a twisted reality where the weak are devoured, he rises again—crueler, stronger, and more egotistical than ever. With an insatiable hunger for power and vengeance, he will carve his own empire, not as a hero, but as a tyrant feared by gods and monsters alike.