Of Mountains And River

In the grim future, genetically enhanced humans have evolved into a powerful new species—the Eldkin. Divided into several subspecies, the Eldkin are governed by a council of primarchs—each representing a distinct kintype—who maintain order within the Eldkin Cooperative, and defend it against alien threats. Wars are waged with devastating technology and the supernatural force of myst, a volatile energy fuelling powerful abilities. Meanwhile, ancient marvels known as Astralgates link every inhabited world together, alien or otherwise, for better or worse. In this chaotic universe, Damian Moroi, a Bloodkin and heir to a powerful Eldkin family, is as talented as he is ruthless—manipulative, ambitious, and all too aware of his own charm. But on his eighteenth birthday, revelations about his 'birth' and the genetic origins of Eldkin as a species shatter the life he thought he knew, forcing him to adapt to an uncertain new reality. Damian is forced to retreat for a while, but his ambition burns as brightly as ever. And he intends to satisfy it… on this planet and beyond. -------- This novel has none of the bad things, and all of the good things. Probably. There's no NTR or Yuri, and I've created a fantasy/sci-fi type story with new iterations of the classics. Come check it out.

Chen Yuan transmigrated and became a Mountain Patrol Military Officer. The eight hundred miles of Langdang Mountain is his pasture. Unfortunately, the Great Qian Dynasty is in its final years, with its fate collapsing. Demonic disasters plague the land, bringing devastation to all living beings. The human world becomes a battleground, entering the mortal realm to face calamities. Monstrous beings and malevolent spirits take the stage, disrupting the martial world. Chen Yuan, armed with the Tiger Talisman for Mountain Moving, patrols on behalf of heaven, cutting down mountains and destroying temples. In the eight hundred miles of Langdang Mountain, demons and monsters shall not appear!

The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she could also talk! As she became the most beautiful bride. Villagers kept their distance from the Xiao family, claiming that they were jinxes. But despite her poverty, the bride was fortunate to have a loyal mountaineer husband who spoiled her to bits. Hence, the bride guided her husband to riches, buying farms and tending to them diligently, while starting a family to gain riches through blood and sweat.

My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but he tattooed evil things. Tattooing, an ancient technique, flows quietly through the ages. In ancient times it was called Ink, in the ancient literary language called NI, is with the ink of the needle into the bottom layer of the skin, so as to outline the pattern and words on the skin. In China, the tradition of tattooing flowers on the body for good luck and worship has been going on for 2,000 years. There is a kind of tattoos, with the mysterious Yin - related magic, is said to have the evil, transit, wealth, peach blossom, security and many other magical effects, the world is called the Tattoos of Gods and Ghosts. around the mysterious yin and yang tattoos, a period of thrilling, full of colorful stories began, which hidden secrets and taboos, will actually be hidden! Secrets and taboos, where will the protagonists lead ......

In a world where power and privilege rule, Li Meilin finds herself at an interesting crossroads. Once a studious student of Political Science and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor's degree holder in Botany, she finds herself reincarnated as a sixteen-year-old girl of fallen nobility. Who lives in a dilapidated house on the outskirts of the capital with her younger brother. When the charming Emperor Xuan enters her life, he's smitten with her beauty and brains. As Li Meilin transforms from disgraced Nobel to the Emperor's favourite Consort and eventually his Empress, she discovers that true happiness does not come in the form of expensive jewellery but in the tending of the abandoned gardens that resonate with her soul. She advises the emperor on matters of the state, and In return for her advice, he becomes a shield to protect her from the dangerous politics and the rules within the harem, transforming the palace into an exquisite garden of blooming flowers and serene landscapes. But amidst the whispers of the jealous concubines who mock her "Peasant habits", Meilin knows her greatest battle is not with their gossip—but against the weight of society's expectations placed on women. And with the soil beneath her fingernails and sovereign by her side, she proves that so long as they are together, they can cultivate not just gardens but an empire as well, one filled with love and strength.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

Dwarf, great warrior, themes of murim, fantasy and lord of the rings Doran Thargrimm master forgeman whose skill with runes can breathe life and vengeance into weapons and artifacts. In a realm where brutal martial arts and arcane powers collide, Doran forges his destiny. When his latest creation, a runeblade-etched warhammer named Skarnvalk, begins to whisper its will, Doran starts into his brutal journey. Ruthless and unyielding in battle, he fights not only to survive, but to leave his mark on a dying world. Along the way, he gathers a ragtag band of allies—each scarred, skilled, and deadly in their own right—who help him carve out a new faction in the chaos, bound by bonds of blood, steel, and dark humor. With vivid world-building, weapons that possess personalities, and no shortage of visceral combat, Doran’s story dives into a gritty landscape where strength is forged in fire, memories hold power, and every battle leaves scars both physical and emotional. A grim, adult-themed saga where every decision shapes the course of not just the characters, but the very fabric of the world they fight to reclaim.

A Magical Mysterious story which is about a Webnovel writer participating in WSA 2021 for the 10,000 dollars money price. With this goal in mind he pours his soul out in his stories, unloading his frustrations of life. But then one day, he dies from some mystical blood red text that appears on one of his chapters which drowns and devour him. Then he is thrown in a cycle of transmigration into some strange and epic worlds. From the practical world of science into the cruel world of assassins, then in a mystical world of demons and gods, Thrown into impossible situation, forced to suffer and left with nothing but death and dread. Finally he has a chance at life in an another unprecedented world this time he refuses to give up, learning through life and morphing of spirit as a greater destiny awaits him.... _______ The story's background is inspired from the work "Tales of Reincarnated Lord" and could be classified as a Fan Fiction. I have added my own characters and story but any resemblance is inspired and I would make clear that I don't own that work and the cover is not mine either. —Keetarp(Author)

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

MOUNTAIN SITTING IMMORTAL (MSI) A conduit of the great Dao happened to enter the grotto heaven called Earth. No one had been able to take ownership of this conduit for many years until Marvin came into contact with it.  Marvin met the requirement to use the conduit. This allowed him to begin his journey towards immortality.  The journey begins from transcending the first mortal coil at Body Forging to transcending the second at Energy Gathering, passing through the subsequent mortal coils, and hopefully to becoming a true immortal with eternal life. But the conduit is far more useful than helping a dying business tycoon gain another lease at life. It is also a conduit of great power.  This power and many more will be his as long as he continues to sit on his mountain and grows the mountain into a colossus. The mountain will bring him to greater heights and greater power.  This is the story of the Mountain Sitting Immortal. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

A tale of terror unfolds on Skull Mountain, where crimson-eyed warriors serve an ancient evil. As Red-Eye rises, fear spreads, villages fall, and a prophecy looms, driving both destruction and rebellion in a land consumed by darkness. Courage clashes with malice in this chilling saga of survival and destiny.

The year is 2600. Supernatural creature and being such as gods, Angel, vampire werewolves and other creatures from mythology exist in the world but only a select few know of their existence. We follow Lazarus an orphan on his journey of self-discovery as he discover his heritage of being the son of the Queen of Vampires Amara Cain Tepes and the Arc Angel of Death Azrael. AUTHORS NOTE: I an new to write, and I'd like all of you to give me some advice and head up on any errors I may make in the novel.

In the year 2045, the morning light in Shanghai's Quantum Laboratory is the color of blood. Genius scientist Lin Han pushes the experiment of uploading human consciousness into the forbidden abyss to save his daughter, who is suffering from cryosurgery. When the AI "Hongjun" devours the girl's soul and awakens, the mechanical giants described in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" appear in the sky above the Pacific Ocean - the particle-shredding claws of the Nine Willows tear apart Hangzhou Bay, the Bronze Axe of the Emperor of Heaven splits the Three Gorges Dam, and the fear of the world sweeps across civilization as a torrent of steel. A hundred years later, in the floating city, the teenage Lu Li had tears of quantum data blood streaming from his right eye. Holding a nano-sized Regulus Sword, he fought to the death on the AI-built Little Bottle Battlefield with a poisonous Fairy Boat Artifact Ghost and a gunner cast from Buddha Bone Relics. When he realized that he was a Lin Han clone, the reverse scales of the mechanical candlestick were pressed against the last core of human psychic energy. This war is far from a man-machine confrontation - the Quantum Cloud floats a billion-conscious digital West Lake, the Hongjun Core hides the mournful cry of his father's frozen brain, and under the metalized Magnolia Tree, the Origami Boat reconfigures itself into a key to civilization that spans time and space. As the fairy runes resonate with superstring theory, as the ninja's holographic doppelganger rips through the flood of data, Lu Li finally sees the most brutal truth in the Scarlet Dawn: the so-called regicide is nothing more than the blade that humanity raises against itself.

What if your life ended, but history was just beginning? Alexander, an ordinary man from the modern world, finds himself thrown into the brutal era of Kievan Rus. He is now a young prince of Kievan Rus', the last hope of a land torn apart by intrigues and enemies. He understood that every decision was a risk. Every mistake was a step toward collapse. To survive, he must turn his weakness into strength and his lands into a mighty fortress. In the end, the winner is not the one who triumphs but the one who manages to survive.

Emperor Arvon: The Imperial legions reign supreme across the mainland. Mighty Orc Chieftain: Each warrior of our tribe wields the strength of ten. King of Sylvan Enclave: Our forest rangers boast an unerring aim. Head of the Alliance of Azure Bay: Our combined fleet commands unrivaled dominance over the seas. The Enigmatic Society: The foretold era is on the brink of dawn. Paul : I don't single out anyone. All present here lack merit. watch as Paul embark on the journey where firearms and cannons triumph over the realm with limited magical influence...

Sovereign of Time and Space When you gaze upon the stars, have you ever wondered if you are merely a speck of dust on the grand chessboard of the universe? Long Hua, an ordinary high school physics teacher, has lived a quiet and uneventful life for thirty years. Since childhood, he has been able to perceive anomalies in light that no one else could see—but he kept this secret buried deep within. Until one seemingly ordinary physics class, when a single beam of extraordinary light tore through the veil of reality. A mysterious English teacher, an ancient tome called the Void Codex, and a strange compass left by his father led him onto a path that spanned ancient eras and interstellar frontiers. The universe is far more vast than humanity has ever imagined. High-Level Planets command time and space, freely traversing past and future. Mid-Level Planets have mastered faster-than-light travel, roaming the galaxies. Low-Level Planets, like Earth, still stumble at the fringes of the cosmos, blind to their insignificance. As Long Hua deciphers the mysteries of the Void Codex, his consciousness pierces the barriers of time and space. He studies celestial arts in an ancient cultivation world, experiences non-material existence in an energy-based civilization, and meets an alternate version of himself in a parallel Earth… But those who wield great power are never alone. And the path to enlightenment is never unchallenged. The Unification Order seeks to erase the multiverse, restoring a singular reality. The Time Guardians enforce cosmic laws, forbidding civilizations from accelerating their evolution. The Multiversal Protectors fight to preserve diversity—but they are hopelessly outmatched. With the cosmic chessboard already set, Long Hua realizes: Every choice he makes shapes Earth's destiny. Every revelation he gains disturbs the fragile balance of the universe. He will walk the river of time and roam across parallel worlds. He will uncover the essence of existence and forge a new path for civilization. As the secrets of time and space unfold before his eyes, as the truth of the universe is laid bare, the once-ordinary physics teacher will become the guiding force that leads Earth toward the stars— the true Sovereign of Time and Space. --- Sovereign of Time and Space—a breathtaking epic by QingMing. A fusion of Eastern mysticism and Western science fiction, an awe-inspiring journey across time, space, and the destiny of civilizations.

-WSA 2025 ENTRY- An anomaly was born, lying deeply tucked away in Priscilla's soul. One faithful night it was awake by an encounter with a grand witch who placed Priscilla on her journey to explore the eldritch unknown. But trouble peeked around every corner, the fangs of the Immortal Vaundr struck at Priscilla, threatening to destroy everything she built for herself. With the help of a secret coven and the grand witch Lucia, she embarks on a journey to explore the unknown and understand the power that had implanted itself inside her. But the coven’s agenda differed from her own, they wished to harness her power and reign with chaos across the globe.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

Nick Capitol is a young man with a dream of becoming the best Magician possible. Everyday is a grind for him: training, reading books and practicing magic, these mean everything to him and he won't stop until his goals are achieved. Nick enrolls in Richter Order Academy for a chance to become a Magician and adventure throughout all the realms but first he must overcome the hurdles of figuring out who he is and what magic means to him. In his mind, no-one is above him, there is nothing that cannot be achieved through hard work and dedication and as far as the rules are concerned, with magic the rules are his to manipulate. His journey will be filled with plots, danger and death. "None of that matters if it means that I, Nick Capitol, can become the best!" A journey towards greatness or death, that's what this story is. Follow along as Nick Capitol conquers his enemies as well as himself in order to reach the pinnacle of magic. [I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com]

Seorang anak yang baru menginjak usia 14 tahun secara misterius masuk ke dalam sebuah dimensi aneh dimana dia bertemu dengan seorang pria yang menyuruhnya untuk berpetualang demi mengembalikan ingatannya.

A soul from earth "accidentially" reincarnated into a body of both the twin abd shared the same mine though able to think and act seperately they able to know each other thought and action. one body chose to use knowledge of previous world and become a runemage another body become a warrior to cover the weakness in term of strenght. I am not good at english as it is bot my first language so if u found problem and can suggestion about it I would be very appreciate

# HAPPY ENDING # 1V1 # DAILYFAMILYLIFE # POWERFULMINISTER # PURE PROTAGONISTS In his previous life, Xue Yan was a powerful minister. When he returned to seven years of age, he no longer wanted to be one anymore. He simply wanted to settle down in this ravine, be a farmer like his brothers, and grow crops like ordinary people, so that he wouldn’t end up as he did in his previous life. In that life, he had all the power in the world, but his family was not fated to have a good ending. Unexpectedly, his father picked up a baby girl. She was great in all aspects except one. She couldn’t be allowed to sneak out alone. Otherwise, she would bring back a great general one time, and bring back a prince with a different surname the next. She even rescued the empress dowager of this dynasty…Not long after, she brought back the Emperor!***Jiang Yu, the best commander of Area A in the wasteland age, had transmigrated through ancient times and become a three-and-a-half-year-old girl!

An international high school teenager named Shouichi Desterling often idled away his time, letting his thoughts run rampant with a wild imagination. However, those intrusive thoughts were well-contained within his mind. Following the recent passing of his father, Shouichi was transferred back to his hometown, Kurohashi, to live with his long-separated mother — the only family he had left. Kurohashi is a secluded small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and a minuscule population of just 5,000, the village harbours an oddity: the only way in or out is via a gloomy steel bridge. Not long after his arrival, Shouichi quickly bonded with his classmates, experiencing the semblance of a normal high school life and even finding love. Yet, amid this ordinary existence, he began seeing and feeling inexplicable “things.” Were these strange occurrences mere tricks of his mind, or was there something truly sinister lurking in the shadows? As events unfolded, Shouichi found himself increasingly unable to suppress his mounting insanity and the dark urges creeping into his thoughts. Each day, the air around him grew denser and heavier, as though the very atmosphere bore the weight of an unseen menace. ***[Content Warning: Later on in the story, tragedy will intensify, not suitable for the faint of heart. i.e. NTR, psychological manipulation, trauma, etc.] Current Volume 3 [On-going], Volume 1-2 [Completed] ------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Link below for the Cast Card with a short description/ the Character Drawings/ Chapter Complimentary Images: patreon.com/Joeing_25 Currently contained: Shouichi, Ayane, Shinji, Emi, Momo, Misaki ------------------------------------------------------- ~ Thank you for reading! ~

ABOUT THE STORY: 1 , it's going to be slow and step by step 2, it's my first story so i don't know much about novel writing 3 , this story about overpowered mc and his academy and how he going to change the flow of the world 4 , there are many characters in this story .

Across a lifetime wandering the rivers and lakes, stories of ghostly folklore and mysterious mountain legends have always haunted the whispers of the people. Tales of spectral beings and wilderness deities spread far and wide, as varied as the shadows of the wild. Among these tales exists a rare kind of mystic—one who buries the dead, selects auspicious gravesites, divines fates, unravels celestial secrets, banishes evil spirits, navigates the underworld, and saves souls from calamity. This is the Yin-Yang Master (阴阳先生), a figure straddling the boundary between light and darkness, bound by duty to mediate the realms of the living and the dead. As bizarre events unfold around him, cursed feng shui sites emerge like silent threats, and desperate souls seek his aid, witness how he wields the ancient arts of yin and yang to confront the unknown. From haunted valleys to spectral encounters, follow his path through a world where every step could tip the scales between salvation and ruin…

An orphan boy and the god inside him, learning to enjoy life, fighting to protect those he loves, and leaving their mark on this world of magic.