Curious Crow Tattoo

"In a quiet high school, Beato, the enigmatic student, lives an ordinary life as if nothing sets him apart. Despite his calm appearance and indifferent nature, he finds himself surrounded by a group of curious girls who notice something strange about him." "Note: This cover is not mine."

Below the nine setting suns lies the remains of the Golden Crows. By chance, a young man arrives in the world of Journey to the West, attaining enlightenment using the bodies of nine Golden Crows, leading to a different journey. Summary for this book: "Living in the Journey to the West, I started off by roasting nine Golden Crows." Yet another summary is, "My days of collecting bodies in the Journey to the West. When it comes to body collection, no one's better than me. Three hundred years of professional body collection experience, skilled at cooking braised meat, and never adds sugar in it."

Patient: What is a mental illness? Doctor: Are you in love? Patient: Yes Doctor: Then you have a mental illness. Patient: Which textbook says that? I don't believe it! Doctor: "No book, but you can refer to 涼宮ハルヒ."

It was shocking for everyone to find out that they could suddenly perform 'witchcrafts' or atleast that's what they had called them in the initial days. Until people realising it's a cursed gift to the humanity. Like a rose.Prophetic words of the chosen one spread among the people. That one day the one to have been the most different would either banish the cursed gift or preserve it with destruction. People would stay calm only for a while. After all there's only so much one can control when every single human is granted with powers. So the rebellions start. The ones which tried to assassinate the royals. And the ones who just finally wanted freedom. But there would also always be a saviour. But when the gift is cursed.... So is the knight in shining armour. For, the armour will be tainted in blood. Blood that couldn't be washed away even with the blade. Or flowers. Or the honour of the ruler. Time can only numb the itch caused from the thorns on the rose. Time named this cursed gift as 'domains' as people honed their powers into daily uses. Passing their knowledge to the next generations.... Until death meets time. But alas, death would meet time when peace is bestowed when war is stopped. But the war? Oh it would never stop. Alliances can be made to break and mend over and over but the war would never stop. Or At least not until the crows took a taste of everything it had to offer. After all, crows are the means for death to meet time. The hopes for chosen one would be barely hanging in the void..... until the different one finally makes the appearance. And so does hope. And so does war.

In the depths of Tobaballe, Nin Urtuan is working as hard as he can to rise up. But with so much competition, it seems like only luck will get you a better life. One day, in a seemingly unfortunate turn of events where he runs into the voluptuous and mysterious Spire-Lord, Iishar Ho. Taking Nin with her, she shows him a secret within the Crown, a means to get ahead. The path of least resistance is so enamouring.  Setting out for the shores of the Molten Sea, at the base of the holy Anvil-Peak Mountain, Nin loses himself in the wonder of it. Behind his back, another deal unfolds, luck not for him, but for those high above in the Crown. A slaver of an unknown, spine-quilled race shoots him unconscious. The slaver loads him up, ready to ship Nin and so many others off to Jherikra.  A land of towering mountains, emerald winds, arcane beauty and monstrous horror! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No rewrites going on right now. (Multi-PoV, 1st Person) For reference: (If a chapter is marked with a ---- before Base, Incline or Peak, it means it is being edited throughout the day.)

The cards all contain a mystery, and a mystery is always something very dark and enchanting. There are people who want to know their fate, and there are people who are just curious. In general, the cards don't like to be teased and they don't know what to joke about. Sometimes there are some things, it's best not to know too much. So the card you chose, what is it?

Stella, a 17-year-old student, is curious and passionate about her scientific studies. On a bad day for her, she meets a girl who offers her the opportunity to join a secret expedition to another continent. Due to her status, Stella accepts the offer. But upon arrival, she quickly realizes that she got involved in something much more complicated than expected.

Financial genius Ethan joins New York's old money family Vanderlinde for love, and hibernates for three years under the cold eyes of his wife Luna and the family's humiliation. Upon discovering that his father-in-law, Nathan, has hollowed out the family business through smuggling and arson, Ethan rescues his wife from a burning warehouse, accidentally triggering the inheritance of the blockchain empire left behind by his birth mother. Armed with the fangs of the wolf of Wall Street and the scepter of the crypto world, he completes a triple kill on the capital battlefield of Fifth Avenue: crushing Nathan's pride with an equity buyout, tearing off the hypocrite's mask with dark-network transaction records, and finally branding a barcode tattoo symbolizing a new era of capital into the pupils of his enemies.

While running away from an earthworm, you may come across a viper...

Revenge, Becoming the strongest, living a wholesome life, protecting the world? Nope, I was just curious. Curious about what the world would be like if there wasn't a single main character. I have always hated main characters who take all the spotlight for themselves and make a fool out of everyone just because they can; I wanted a world where everyone can be a main character. A world where the antagonist can kill the protagonist, a world without a protagonist. I always thought that it was an impossible task... however, fate wasn't as cruel as everyone thought it to be. Or, maybe I was just lucky... Lucky enough to get a second chance. Lucky enough to create a world where everyone can be a protagonist of their own story (Maybe not everyone, but I tried my best), a world without a protagonist. --------------- Join the discord server. https://discord.gg/BaP4c8b8Vq The timeline will be determined through the votes of the readers in the server.

Framed for his master's murder, swordsman Lin Yuan awakens in a foreign realm with dragon-scale tattoos spiraling up his right arm – markings that devour cultivators' essence. Hunted by the Celestial Vanguard and haunted by an ancient dragon's whispers, he navigates a world where qi meridians intersect with arcane ley lines. When a shattered starmap reveals humanity's theft of draconic divinity, Lin must choose between reclaiming his ancestral legacy or protecting the civilization built upon his kin's bones.

Nobody knows where they came from. Their whereabouts have even less in the way of answers and theories. Answers, and Theories. That's all they are. All they want you to know. We all believed the last of the druids went out with the last purge our queen did. Something she does to cleanse the land of magic. In her words, only she could possess it. But the druids didn't go out. Not when the vines swirl around the royal guard, thorns pricking the skin deep enough to bleed. Pirates. Pirates are a threat. The land isn't safe, but neither are the seas. Not with their self appointed queen, Lull. Not with sea monsters at her beck and call. A demigod rising to divinity, her way paved with the blood of thousands. For weeks, the rivers ran red, the valley grass stained copper-crimson. And now, the kindly queen Divina has gone mad. The woods are as dark as her soul. Watch your back.

a cute nerdy bubbly highschool boy, happened to get teleported to an unknown world, because of his curious nature of exploring ancient antiques. In the the new world, full of mystical creatures, awaits a lot of adventures. will he be able to come back..??

In a world where power is defined by rank and noble lineage produces only prodigies, Zal was born with a stolen destiny. For fifteen years, he endured relentless humiliation, scorn, and bullying—both from society and his own family. Everything changed in a single night. Amid a hellish enemy attack, Zal witnessed the one person who had always stood by his side—his mother—fall at the hands of their foes. Her final scream echoed in his ears, marking the start of his transformation. Through trials and tribulations, Zal finally gained the power to rewrite his fate and choose a different path of his destiny. In a world ruled by Rankers, a single spark ignites chaos. Zal embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his mother’s death. Along the way, he battles powerful foes, acquires ancient skills and techniques, and uncovers forgotten mysteries. From sealed catacombs to mythical lands where the roars of legendary beasts shake the earth, Zal navigates a world teeming with diverse races and enigmatic entities. Driven by vengeance, his resolve is unshakable. “Even if I must fight the gods themselves—or become one—I will have my revenge!” Welcome to the Land of Aeons, a dark and unforgiving world where survival depends solely on strength and skill. Join Zal and his allies on an epic journey through this treacherous land.

A boy unable to wield magic meets a raven like no other, and his path becomes a struggle for survival.

Did you know Swans mate for life? Sure, they are ugly as ducklings but when they turn of age, they become beautiful swans and find their mate for life. Thats right, this story is about humans who are able to turn into swans (#tryingtobeoriginal) The royals are known as Titled; the royals are bigger and much more beautiful than others, also they tend to have more ducklings. The royals have blue blood and every year, they hold a gathering in effort to find and mate all the newly transformed beauties to find their mates. When the royals' mate, the mate's blood turns blue. The blue blood of a royal has to be earned before the gathering. The markings appear at the first transformation after their sixteenth birthday at night in the form of matching tattoos.

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 ......

Labeled “weird” and always alone, she’s built walls no one dares to cross—until he does. A warm, curious transfer student changes her world, proving that love can bloom in the unlikeliest places.

[Original, don't steal pls, cover not mine if author ask to remove pls tell me] 15 Year Old high school girl Zhuo Xia made a Deal with her Best Friend Chen Yuyu Absent mindedly. If she could Complete a Horror Game set in China's New Democratic Revolution period, she'll buy her anything. Where she is a Maid serving a Kind, sickly, young Lady that'll get killed in the later game. When her Lady dies she will become her Lady's Brother's servant instead.. The similarly Sickly, fragile Male Lead! Whose actually an Evil Vampire in disguise. Happily Zhuo Xia accepts. Yet who would've guessed that when she wakes up after playing the Game all night.. She became the most boring, textbook character in the game.. "The Protagonist, Xiao Ming?!" But set 3 years before the Original game starts? Now forced to Survive till the end of the game which she hasn't even unlocked yet, Zhuo Xia desperately survives. [System: Welcome to {The Crimson Master} I hope you have a good time playing] Zhuo Xia: Roll, acting so nice as if you didn't kidnap me from my own world! what are you? like a Bitch to be Lily? a Green Tea from a Soap Opera?! System:... [TW: a Little Gore] Note: NOT YURI BTW I'm sorry if some things aren't historically accurate, there are some information I couldn't find so I had to make some things up, and also for lore. Btw FL is referred to as Zhuo Xia usually, not always. In other people's POV instead sometimes as Xiao Ming

When a rival gang ruins his carefully planned bank robbery, Williams Albert is left with more questions than answers. He sets out to uncover the truth, which leads him to the mysterious Isabella, a woman with a cryptic tattoo and a secret motive. As they cross paths, Williams is torn between his thirst for revenge and his increasing fascination with the elusive Isabella. But when the truth finally emerges, will Williams be able to control his anger, or will the outcome be disastrous?

A promised eternity and meaningful vows linked the Greek god of love and a mortal to lifetimes of relationship. Two drips of blood stained one rock as the proof of their devotion for each other. Before Eros could kiss his bride, she collapsed to deep slumber in his arms. The first and last kiss he ever laid on her forehead was a heart wrenching one that moved clouds to tears, stopped birds from singing and darkened the sky. At the peak of his heart ache, he glared at his mother, Aphrodite, resentfully for her lies, schemes and jealousy. "The moment you decided to hurt her, you should have expected losing me as your son." Eros eyes laid on his wife whose body withered to ashes and flowed to the underworld. "Let her live and I'll be her replacement." Once again, he watched her soul reach safety to the Oracle's hands. Aphrodite stripped away his power and threw him to the dungeon of suffering and torment, expecting him to give up his stubbornness after a few days. His love for her only deepened and the desire for power heightened. Eventually, he became the Devil. Oracle: "Her soul has been sent to the reincarnation portal, but I can't say when it would be her turn." "I'll wait for that day to come." Eros sipped his wine in his chamber as he stayed away from heavens. Thousands of years later..... "Master! Master! The human world is very exciting! There are books about you and your late wife's love story there too! I wonder how humans learn about these stories." The teenage crow demon, Axle, flapped his wings excitedly as he chanted about his findings. "Oh? Then bring me that book as souvenir next time." Eros chuckled at his underling. ------------------- The crow disguised himself as a teenager and always wandered around in a bookstore. "Tsss.. paper cut!" The girl accidentally cut her finger when she flipped to the last page of the Greek mythology tales book at the counter. "Are you alright?" "Yes, but the book..." "It's fine. I'll still take it." The crow said as he didn't mind the drip of blood that stained the words, happy ending, on the last page of the book. --------------- The book burned to flames and was tossed to the floor for others to make a bonfire. "Ridiculous! Happy ending? Don't let me see that ever again!" Eros' rare anger filled voice echoed piercingly in other demon's ears. Crow: "Master! Look!" Eros' attention landed on the pile of ashes on the floor. With widened eyes, he approached the pile of ashes and picked up the unburned piece. "Happy ending.." Oracle: "Eros, she's back." -------------- - A certain high school - "Ugly trash! Leave!" Classmate voices echoed in the girl's ear as she found her gymnastic sneakers filled with pin tacks, gym uniform soaked in pungent scented liquid and scribbled curses all over her desk. Facing the insults five days a week, she had gotten used to it. Still, it hurt to see people duding by her appearance. As tears clouded over her face, the mixture of cosmetics melted. "Here, wipe your tears. Don't let their words get to you." The popular classmate smiled and handed her a pack of tissues, instantly winning her heart as nobody had shown her an inch of respect in school. Rinsing her cosmetic filled face at home, the water dyed grey along with other colors. "I found you, my prince." Too bad, the prince was just a jerk who wanted to gain popularity. Luckily, she realized it early. ------------------ One night, she saved a kitten from getting run over by a car. The driver stepped out and asked if she was alright. Seeing how the man was wrapped up from head to toe, she handed the kitten to him. "I'm fine. Here, take the kitten to the hospital." "Miss, I think you need the hospital more than the kitten." His voice sounded magnetic to her ears. "I'm really fine. Bye." Her gorgeous smile greeted the man warmly. "Interesting. She didn't scam me." Eros stared at the direction where she had ran away.

Luciel, who had transmigrated to the Fantasy Continent, became a trainee knight with ordinary talent. Fortunately, he carried a powerful biochip with him. Storage: Successfully recorded “Cross Blade “,100% completeness Analysis function: cross sword movement perfection degree 56%, following a few mistakes, estimated after 1934 training to reach perfection Optimized function: Cross sword technique optimized, Super Cross sword technique completed Synthesis: White Crow Sword + Cross Sword = White Crow Cross Slash, whether to synthesize. update on Sunday and Thursday..

"Till the End" is a poignant tale of friendship and resilience set against a backdrop of darkness and despair. The story follows two school kids, Ishita and Rohit, who find themselves in a desolate, moonlit landscape, haunted by memories and grief. As a crow with wings like a shroud foretells an ominous fate, Ishita's tears flow, and Rohit is determined to console her. Rohit, who usually relied on Ishita for support, now takes it upon himself to ease her pain. He reminisces about their shared childhood memories, their hopscotch games, and the unbreakable bond they share. With a heartfelt attempt to rekindle her spirit, Rohit invites Ishita to play hopscotch once more. As they play, Rohit's thoughts reveal the depth of their friendship and his admiration for Ishita's unwavering determination. He tries to provoke her with playful competitiveness, but a mishap during the game leaves him injured and vulnerable. Ishita rushes to his aid, but her sudden withdrawal from the game puzzles Rohit. Despite his encouragement, Ishita abandons the game and succumbs to tears once more, leaving Rohit bewildered. The story unfolds as a crow bearing witness to their emotional turmoil cries out, perhaps marking the end of a chapter in their lives. "Till the End" explores themes of friendship, vulnerability, and the complex dynamics between two young souls trying to navigate their way through grief and memories. It's a tale that invites readers to reflect on the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the darkest of moments.

My first novel yaey (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ ——— Furan Shi only wanted to be a cutie little princess. That's it. So when he died, nobody missed him. After his family and relatives, the next person to attend his funeral was his homeroom teacher and friends™, his murderer, and then a mysterious red-eyed crow. Said mysterious crow sucked his soul right out and offered him a better life than this. No, he still won't be a cutie princess, but he can be the next best thing after that. He was invited to transmigrate into different realities without any restrictions. It wasn't a Villain system, a Cannon fodder system... it doesn't belong to any category. Just experiencing the worlds should be enough to satisfy it. Furan Shi agreed with one condition. Filter: ‘Animal Characteristics’ System: Are you… sure about this? Furan Shi, pouting: Is that not possible..? System: … you're welcome to do as you like =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) What you'll get: ✓An indecisive (and impulsive) MC ✓Raum ✓Spicy chicken story cards ✓Mother's Eye [Yes, this is a quick transmigration novel.] [Yes, all cutesy cutie pie bc I am sad.] [Yes, the host is always a demihuman, more often than not part animal haha.] [No, the host isn't always an animal demihuman. Could be a stinking goblin if his luck fails him.] [And no, this isn't necessarily about furries. Eh, but I'm open to negotiations.. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭] [Might have genderbend later on.. not sure..] I do apologize in advance if this is not your cup of tea. I'm trying my best to make this as light-themed and fast-paced as possible for people like me who just wanted to relax, aka not much brain games... not much face slapping.. ehe..

Ling Baiyue, A grim reaper who collects the souls of heartfelt love letters. Xiao Yun, A naive and playful cloud spirit who's curious about anything and everything since he just took his mortal form recently. And he's especially curious about Love. A common yet sacred topic among many humans. When he reads one of the soul of a love letter which Ling Baiyue lost, he didn't know that he was destined to read all the love letters Ling Baiyue possessed.

In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, one boy finds himself living the apocalypse over and over again. Reborn into his 12-year-old body for the fifth time, the protagonist possesses foresight of the devastation that will unravel the world—an onslaught of zombies, chaos, and humanity’s struggle to survive. Determined to rewrite the fate of his loved ones, he embarks on a mission to prepare his family for the horrors to come. But survival isn’t just about stocking supplies and training. It’s about power. On the day the apocalypse begins, he and his siblings awaken extraordinary abilities: healing, fire, ice, and psychic powers, making them humanity's last hope for survival. Alongside them is Crow, a mysterious and stoic ally who harbors secrets of his own. Unknown to the protagonist, Crow has been in love with him for three lifetimes, shackled by a villain system that dictated his every move in the past. Now free, Crow vows to protect him at any cost, wielding his mastery of lightning and metal to carve a path through the undead. As the undead swarm and society collapses, the protagonist must navigate the murky waters of survival, betrayal, and love. Will his knowledge of the future and his siblings' burgeoning powers be enough to save them, or will his actions unknowingly bring about the very destruction he’s trying to prevent? And when the truth about Crow’s past is revealed, will their fragile bond strengthen or shatter? Rising From The Ashes is a gripping tale of resilience, family, and second chances in the face of an unforgiving apocalypse. Amid the ruins of the old world, bonds are forged, secrets are unveiled, and the spark of hope ignites a fight for a new beginning.

Fate is the invisible hand that pulls us into a labyrinth of choices, steering us through shadowed corridors where we’re never fully in control. It’s the heartbeat quickening in the face of the unknown, the feeling of being watched by forces hidden in the dark. Fate lies in the whisper of paths we’re meant to walk — dangerous, inevitable, a force that taunts us to run from it, even as it closes in. You don’t see it coming, but you feel it; every choice, every turn, pulling you toward something bigger and darker than you could ever imagine. Fate is the silent predator, prowling the edges of our lives, pushing us to confront the thrilling unknown with no way back. That is fate. Warning: This novel is not meant for weak hearted people

Jae-Hyuk, a new transfer student, befriends a group of curious students, they discover an abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. Drawn in by the stories of the mansion's history and strange events, Jae-Hyuk and his friends venture into the eerie building. As they explore the hallways and rooms, they find that the mansion is more mysterious and dangerous than they ever anticipated. As strange things start happening around them, they realize they may have gotten in over their heads. But will they be able to get out alive?

Excerpt* As Cian removed his jacket, revealing a serpent-like tattoo on his chest, a chill ran down her spine. “Who sent you?” she asked, her voice quivering as she clutched the sheets tightly around her. Cian smirked, “Which insignificant creature would dare to command me?” Confused, she glanced at the doors, praying for someone to walk in and save her from this dangerous stranger. “Then why are you here?” she managed to ask, her heart pounding in her chest. Cian casually tossed his jacket onto the nearest chair, revealing his muscular chest and the glowing, serpent-like tattoo that coiled around it. “For you, sweetheart,” he replied, his voice deep and seductive. She stared into his piercing, emerald-green eyes, awed by their luminescence. They seemed to pierce right through her, illuminating her heart and igniting a fire within her that she couldn’t quite extinguish. As Cian moved closer, he bent down to look her directly in the eyes, his gaze penetrating. “Marry me,” he whispered, his voice low and dangerous. She recoiled in horror, pushing his hand away as she tried to back away from him. “Pardon me, my Lord, but I must refuse your offer,” she said, her voice shaking with fear. Cian let out a low, sinister laugh as he pulled off his shirt, revealing the full extent of the tattoo that seemed to writhe and twist on his skin. He crawled onto the bed, pinning her down as he loomed over her. She struggled against him, trying to break free from his grip, but he was too strong. He leaned in close, his breath hot against her skin as he whispered, “Sweetheart, what is mine is mine, and what is yours is mine.” “She froze, her heart racing as she realized the danger she was in and how ridiculously aroused she was getting. Cian, with his piercing gaze and devilish grin, knew exactly what he was doing.

This book is based off a role-playing storyline me and my friends put together and are still doing as we speak. My friend Amber contributed her characters oplanu and Sarth. Maddie gave us sweet yet dangerous Moire a.k.a Moi. Our British tall guy who we call Will gave us the loving and yet confused at times Sir Luke. Mikki and Atsila were mine...the authors...own characters..along with plague the hellhound and Pox the crow. The dark majesty Ludracil was made by our own dark lord Luds. The demon being Stealth was created by our own guy named Stealth. And the sweet and helpful Casper was made by our Birdy friend R. Kirk who also created the servant Roo...as more characters appear I shall add them here to give credit for the help