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They say Love is blind, but no one is ever truly blind in love. We see everything; we just choose to ignore them because we're scared to move on or start afresh. Twenty-eight years old, Emma Winters has her dreams clearly defined. To have a loving family, a beautiful home, and a stable, fulfilling life. Not only do those dreams come crumbling down when her husband hands her divorce papers just when she tells him she's pregnant, but her pride and dignity are questioned when Jake announces that Emma was unfaithful to him. Emma loses hope in everything she believes in. However, hope comes to her when the enigmatic billionaire Alexander Sterling offers her a way out: A contract marriage to him. Will Emma accept this way out of her predicament even when this savior is none other than her ex-husband's uncle? What happens when she accepts the contract and is only chased back by her ex? Will she return to her once lover, or will she accept her growing feelings for her contract husband? Find out as we unravel Emma's story together! *****Excerpt******** “Why would you help when I was put in this mess by my own husband?” Emma cut in, now crying. “Because your husband is my nephew, and not only do I want to salvage the situation my nephew put you in, I want to escape his plot,” Alex said, and Emma’s heart stopped for a moment, a cold chill running down her spine as she replayed the words in her head. Nephew? His nephew? Jake was this man's... Alex's nephew? She mused, and then the realization of what that meant dawned on her like a crashing wave, knocking the breath from her lungs. Her eyes widened as she stared at him, the shock evident on her face. “Your nephew? You’re Alex Sterling, Jake's uncle?” she asked, unable to believe it herself. Alex nodded, his expression unchanged. “Yes. I'm his uncle,” Alex confirmed, and Emma shook her head.

A hundred years ago, Chu Xiu transmigrated from Earth to Cang Qiong Continent, and received the Destined Villain System. After killing countless holy sons and daughters, he was surrounded by the older generation, and self destructed, possessing Tai Su Sacred Ground Yun Xia Mountain’s senior disciple. This time, he decided to lay low and develop strength. Let’s start small, what about becoming a saint admired by thousands? ---- The cover is not mine it is from drakescans who made a manhua of this novel. Check them out on https://drakecomic.com/!

DESTINY GAMES. It has been 85 years since Earth-11 became aligned with Yggdrasil and 73 years since Icon became the first demigod from Earth. Icon, as the first demigod, was privileged to weave the thread of fate for everyone. He was supposed to cut off Yggdrasil and free Earth-11 from the grasps of the other Earths and their god kings. That's why everyone helped him climb the tower of Destiny. But instead of ridding earth of Yggdrasil, he turned the destiny of mankind into seven rings of immortality.  The first ring was for the immortality of power. The second was for the immortality of the knowledge. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were for the immortality of the mind, energy, body, and soul. The last ring, the ring of the paragon, was made to rule them all.  Icon kept the ring of the paragon for himself and became a dictator. He ruled with an iron fist for many years. His was a reign of terror. But he was eventually vanquished by the collective effort of the world.  It has been 62 years since then. Icon is no more, but the damage he had done still remains. Earth-11 is still connected to Yggdrasil. The deadly games of the Tower of Destiny still remain, and the fight for the seven rings of immortality still continues.  Kelvin Thorn has just awakened his ability. It came at a good time too since he is running for his life. The ability he awakened saved him, but it came with a cost. He must climb the tower of destiny under the witness of the whole world and accumulate destiny, or he will die.  His situation is not unique. Everyone that awakens, which is mostly everyone, must climb the tower of destiny. It is one of the curses that Icon left behind before he died. But Thorn is different because the seventh ring found him.  The tower of destiny is where everyone granted power by destiny, be they humans, non-humans, or otherworlders, must fight in games of might, skill, and knowledge to gather the power of destiny. They will either die or eventually overcome death. Kelvin will be one of the latest in the line of billions of others in this struggle. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

That guy was my friend's boyfriend. After they fought, he came home and said he wanted my opinion. What exactly made his girlfriend change? I, who didn't have a bad feeling at all, put him in the house. Then he killed me! That bastard stabbed me multiple times with a kitchen knife and killed me. Even though he knew tomorrow was my wedding day. How sad. A death that made me curse all efforts. But, what could I do? I thought I was dead. I did. Because at that moment I didn't feel any air in my lungs. Because everything went dark. I didn't know anything until I opened my eyes and saw a beautiful ceiling with crystal chandeliers. Are there hospitals like this? I'm sure that even if the apartment I lived in was sold, I wouldn't be able to buy that crystal chandelier! "She's alive! SHE'S ALIVE! LADY ELEONORA IS ALIVE!" I turned my head and saw an old woman running while screaming. I'm alive? Really? But who is Eleonora? I'm Cristy! I don't understand anything yet. Not a single thing. People started introducing themselves as my parents, future in-laws, and fiancé. But I knew that none of them were telling the truth! Their smiling faces were terrifying masks. My gut screamed at me to run away. And I knew that my gut never lied!

Kokoshi Reiji, a brilliant and avid history fan and student, uncovers his father's mysterious discovery, unlocking a portal to Paragonia, a mystical realm beyond Earth's timeline. Transferred to this new world, Reiji embarks on an extraordinary adventure through time. As Reiji explores Paragonia, he discovers hidden connections between legendary figures from Earth's past and this mystical world. His intrigue leads him to delve into the untold stories of icons like Leonardo da Vinci, Archimedes, and Cleopatra VII, uncovering surprising events that shaped both worlds. Reiji's journey reveals astonishing secrets: The Architect: Da Vinci's ingenious designs inspired Paragonia's majestic cities. The Oracle: Cleopatra's prophetic abilities guided Paragonia's rulers. The Sage: Archimedes' groundbreaking understanding of balance. As Reiji navigates Paragonia, he must balance his thirst for knowledge with caution, as his curiosity attracts formidable foes: power-hungry individuals and mysterious forces seeking to disrupt the fragile peace. Discovering his unnatural gift, Reiji becomes a pivotal figure in Paragonia. With carefulness in mind, he meets with Paragonia's forces, aiming to explore the world, restore balance to its delicate energy and uncover his purpose. Reiji's odyssey culminates in mastering his abilities and historical knowledge, learning to balance Paragonia's energy and finding a way back to Earth. Armed with a profound appreciation for history's intricacies and his destiny, will Reiji be able to return home?

Summary of Heroes Of The Fictional Worlds The Omni Voyagers follows the epic journey of four powerful individuals—Himothy, Him, Draco, and MaxedInfinite—each with unique abilities and ambitions, as they traverse various universes, forming bonds, gaining power, and leaving a legacy of unity and strength. Their girlfriends, Mira Yu, Demitra Athena, Wednesday Athena, and Eliana Elizabeth, play integral roles, bringing emotional depth and connection to their story. Major Plot Points: 1. Exploration and Adventure The Omni Voyagers explore legendary universes like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Solo Leveling. They forge friendships with iconic characters while introducing their girlfriends to these worlds, creating memorable experiences and leaving a mark on each universe. 2. Camaraderie and Romance Their relationships with their girlfriends deepen, showcasing love, loyalty, and emotional growth. Each couple shares unique dynamics, from Himothy’s flirtatious charm with Mira to Draco’s playful teasing with Wednesday. The girlfriends add strength and personality to the group, becoming essential parts of their adventures. 3. Power and Growth The Omni Voyagers’ ultimate goal of achieving unparalleled power is realized when they copy each other’s abilities after returning to their homeverse, the Eclipsed Eternity. This act symbolizes their unity, trust, and mutual respect as a team, culminating in their evolution as complete and balanced warriors. 4. The Final Journey Home After saying heartfelt goodbyes to friends like Naruto and his companions, they return to Eclipsed Eternity to make it their permanent home. The series concludes with peaceful and heartwarming scenes of love and reflection as the Voyagers spend time with their girlfriends, expressing their devotion and gratitude for one another. Themes: Unity and Friendship: The bond between the Omni Voyagers and their allies reflects the importance of teamwork and mutual respect. Love and Relationships: Each romance adds emotional depth, highlighting the power of love to anchor and inspire even the most powerful beings. Adventure and Legacy: Exploring diverse universes showcases the thrill of discovery and the desire to leave a meaningful legacy. Growth and Fulfillment: Achieving their ultimate power and settling down in their homeverse signifies the completion of their journey and personal growth. The series ends on a note of eternal love and unity, with each Voyager reaffirming their bond with their significant other and embracing the peace they’ve worked so hard to achieve. The Omni Voyagers is a story of epic adventures, emotional connections, and the pursuit of harmony and fulfillment.

I heard people get's transmigration into novels or games they had played before. . . but what is this?? [System : Welcome back to Blood Pact] [#WARNING!#WARNING] [#Unable to open Beginners guide] [#(Unforseen)Event : Main Task : survive the '1 day sacred trial'.] [Reward: Beginners guide.] [Penalty upon failure: Death.] ... -------- Tian Mao, Just a normal student, one day mysteriously found herself dying with severe internal injuries. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a completely different world of gray-wildness, nothing like she has seen before. As she tried to make sense of her surroundings, a System window suddenly appeared, only to confused herself more as it was welcoming her into an otome game she didn't even play before. Why is she here of all places?? How did she die?? The questions aside, she focused on her survival with her new identity, as this world was bloodthirsty in every aspect. . . ------ To survive she has to choose Among choices the system give her. Leading her to choose between life and death as a hunter and Li Tai, a vampire who saved her countless times in this post apocalypse world of endless nightmare. [Would you like to open the hidden route?]

Adeline didn't expect she would transmigrate into the trashy novel she read years ago. The plot was so cliched that she couldn't bring herself to finish it. Years later, she found that very book on her bed, the page was open to the villainess' execution and before she knew it she found herself in the very novel she hated. The evil villainess who couldn't stand her two childhood friends become completely enamoured by the female lead, she decided to take care of the matter herself and thus became the public enemy. She now became the villainess of the story! "I do not accept this!" Adeline yelled at the top of her lungs. "I will change the plot." The Crown Prince she rejected won't leave her alone. The cold Northern Duke clung to her and wouldn't let go. The Arch Mage wants to abandon his duties and serve as her personal knight, and the Head Priest is obsessed with her! The Male leads she wished to avoid won't leave her alone! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Obsessive male lead- check. Funny but strong female lead- check. Amazing family- check. Annoying Goddess- also check.

Little Mouse Heidelberg In the heart of Heidelberg, a family's world is shattered when Lily's twin sister, Daisy, lies on the brink of death. With Daisy's lungs failing, Lily makes the heart-wrenching decision to sacrifice her own life for her sister's. However, as the life-saving surgery begins, Lily's world turns upside down. She wakes up in an unfamiliar place, in a body that isn't hers, with memories and a voice whispering about a past she can't remember. As Lily unravels the mystery of her new identity, she must navigate a world far darker than the one she left behind—a world where the line between life and death is blurred, and her fate is no longer in her hands. In a journey that blends love, sacrifice, and rebirth, "The Return of Crystal" is a captivating tale of choices made in the name of saving a life and the haunting consequences that follow.

Evolution: A Paradox Thrown into an unknown world to die, Xerxes overcame the death and became the paradox which was beyond understanding. Returning from his school, Xerxes took a shortcut to his home and entered the familiar, silent alleyway. But just as he took the first step, his surroundings melted away, and he found himself in a dark, dense forest. Suddenly, a grey wolf leaped out of the shadows, its eyes gleaming with hunger. Xerxes sprinted away, but a whole pack of wolves were in pursuit. He yelled, hurled rocks, but they relentlessly pressed on. One of the wolves lunged, its teeth sinking into his back. Xerxes crashed to the ground, writhing in agony. He thought he was going to die. Then, the unexpected occurred. A surge of powerful energy coursed through him, his eyes glowing an eerie green. The wolf that had bitten him recoiled in fear. Transformed by this mysterious power, Xerxes seized the wolf's leg. The forest echoed with the wolf's pained howls as Xerxes rose. The wolf began to dissolve, its essence being absorbed by Xerxes. With his newfound power, Xerxes ventured deeper into the unknown world, determined to find a way back home. Support this story and help bring it to life by becoming an early contributor to the novel! [For a deeper understanding, refer to the first chapter. It elaborates on the MC's powers, the world setting, and how the story unfolds.]

Chàng trai với ba búi tóc nhỏ xinh, hai tay ôm lấy ngực đầy uất ức, nói với ông Lý. "Tôi là đứa con mang trong mình dòng máu của ông, ông nhất định phải cứu mẹ tôi... nếu không tôi sẽ kiện ông vì tội đã bỏ rơi con cái" Lý Giang nhướn mày: "Tôi thậm chí không có vợ. Làm sao tôi có thể có con trai?" Chủ tịch Lý vừa định bỏ đi thì bỗng một cô bé đáng yêu, trên tay đang bế búp bê barbie chạy vào, ôm chặt lấy đùi ông và hét lớn: "Xin hãy cứu mẹ con, nếu không con sẽ không buông." Chủ tịch Lý bị chàng trai có ba búi tóc nhỏ xinh kéo lấy tay đặt lên cơ thể của người phụ nữ xa lạ. Từ dạo đó trở đi, Lý Giang luôn nghĩ về người phụ nữ ấy với mong muốn được chịu trách nhiệm với cô trong suốt phần đời còn lại...

Bảy năm trước họ chia tay, anh biến mất không lời từ biệt. Bảy năm sau, cô chuẩn bị kết hôn anh lại xuất hiện, dùng mọi thủ đoạn để ép cô lấy anh. Một tờ chứng nhận kết hôn buộc chặt hai con người tưởng chừng đã mãi mãi mất nhau. Và từ đó về sau cô bé lọ lem trở thành nữ hoàng... Hoắc Miên, cô gái giản dị với chỉ số thông minh cực cao đã hút hồn Tần Sở - Tổng giám đốc tập đoàn GK đẹp trai giàu có. Tình yêu từ thuở thiếu thời trải qua bao sóng gió mới kết trái ngọt nhưng họ nào đâu biết, giông tố mới chỉ bắt đầu mà thôi…

Em um mundo de magia existem humanos, elfos, formigas humanóides, lobos humanóides e um misto de todas os tais. Todas as raças se encontram em um único país dividido em quatro estados e por conta disso existem muitos conflitos gerados por meio de preconceitos. Em meio a esses conflitos, se destacou o das bruxas. O reino em conjunto decidiu que o meio que elas usavam para obter sua magia era inapropriado. Por conta disso as bruxas se revoltaram e acabaram iniciando uma guerra contra todo o país.

(BOYS' LOVE) When Tai Yang, a young, handsome yet introverted scientist gets hauled into one of the alternate Universes (by a dog-eared man claiming that staying on Earth would kill him), four things become especially clear. One: his black belt in karate is useless against the strange, magical, anime-looking spells of the alternate world. Two: he needs to stop getting lured into human birdcages even if there is 4-ply toilet paper in them. Three, Prince Li Jun is an asshole on Earth and in the alternate universe too! Desperately trying to return to his world, Tai Yang manages to escape several times. The problem? He keeps bringing the annoying Prince back to Earth with him where another Li Jun already exists! And after a while, it seems Prince Li Jun has gotten too fond of having him as a personal bird-cage advisor to let him escape to Earth easily, making Tai Yang's life even harder. But his behavior starts to change; why? Is Li Jun really only keeping him around for relationship advice? Or does the late-night sight-seeing, and attempts to make him immortal mean something? What do the close proximities, hand-holding, and stares mean? The fourth thing that becomes clear to Tai Yang is that he has to disappear before he actually falls for that narcissistic Prince who seems to have no intention of catching him. ...Or does he? Join Tai Yang to find out!

Thank you for joining us for the journey of Zhe Tian in his path to power, adventure, and discovery! This novel is inspired by iconic works like *Against the Gods* and *Martial Universe *, blending themes of cultivation, personal growth, and destiny. In this story, Zhe Tian, born with limited potential, faces the tragic betrayal of his older brother but is gifted with incredible powers after receiving the inheritance of the mighty Dragon God. Despite his past, Zhe Tian's future is full of opportunities, challenges, and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. With determination, he sets off on a path to rise beyond his past limitations and claim his place in the world. As the story unfolds, Zhe Tian will meet allies, face powerful foes, uncover the secrets of his bloodline, and grow into his title as the Dragon Sovereign. Along the way, the relationships he builds and the battles he faces will shape his fate and the fate of those around him. We hope you enjoy following Zhe Tian's adventures and his quest to become a true god. Stay tuned for more chapters, and we look forward to seeing you with us as his journey progresses. Happy reading! - The author

Archer "Archie" Brooks was a renowned actor and a style icon admired by millions. Every movie he starred in was a hit, and every project he touched yielded unimaginable profits. His career was soaring, and just as he was about to receive the coveted Best Actor of the Decade award, he was brutally murdered in a twisted, unthinkable act. But fate wasn’t done with him yet. Archie awoke to find himself in the body of Archer Reid, a nameless, unnoticed stuntman working at the same production house. The name was the same. The face—unrecognizable. Fueled by an insatiable thirst for vengeance and the burning desire to reclaim his former glory, Archie begins from the bottom once again as Archer Reid. As he struggles to make sense of his new life, he becomes entangled with C.A.L.I.X. (Cognitive Artificial Logic and Intelligence Exchange), an enigmatic and powerful system that seems to possess limitless intelligence, yet its true purpose remains unclear. What is this system, and why is it bound to him? Is it a tool for success, a curse, or something far more dangerous? With the system's cryptic guidance, Archer slowly begins to rise through the ranks once again. However, every few days, he is plagued by terrifying dreams—too frightening to be true, yet too realistic to ignore. Are they merely nightmares, or do they hold a sinister foresight into the future? --------------------------------- C.A.L.I.X.: Archer, I got an audition for you. Are you interested? Archer: What is it? C.A.L.I.X.: Do you want to act in a community theater? The role of the villain is available. Archer: Me? Do you want me to act as the villain? C.A.L.I.X.: If you aren’t satisfied being a villain, there's another role. It’s the role of a homeless man. Archer: Villain. Villain. I chose the villain. I love playing the role of a villain. I was born to play this role.

A novel bout a young boy from a struggling family and his rise to football stardom entailing all his struggles, drama, difficulties and choices through the help of a system. P.S: no face slapping or cliche OP Ness. Authors note: thank you so much guys for joining the club, it's my first novel and English is my second language. So please bear with the errors and give me feedbacks to improve the novel, thanks a lot guys for the support. The first few chapters may have some minor grammatical errors and might be short (nothing big) like I said above ☝️. I've been trying to fix as many errors as possible but there might be a few ( I'm a human being). I post one chapter daily # support ********** This novel is a work of fiction. While it references real organizations, locations, and events, the characters, storylines, and specific depictions are created by the author. The names, characteristics, and actions of individuals within the story are purely fictional and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental. This work is not endorsed by, nor affiliated with, any football club, league, or organization. All references to real teams, events, or organizations are used for fictional purposes, and the portrayals within this book do not reflect real-world actions, views, or affiliations.

After suffering through mystery and disaster, two teens want more from the world. Joseph craves adventure and Tyler, with his portal opening umbrella can show him just how amazing and terrifying the world really is. Following the disappearance of his best friend Joseph stumbles upon a look alike with a similar name. Keeping this copycat with an incompatible personality by his side the two work to find the truth. Spending everyday so close together, they struggle to keep eachother at arms lengths to protect their own secrets. An adventurous boy who lost it all, an otherworldly version of his friend with unexplainable abilities, and one random undying dog. With each trip being their last a lifetime of adventure awaits.

Chuyện kể về câu chuyện tình của cậu cả nhà họ Vũ và cậu cả nhà họ Trần những năm giữa thế kỷ XV. Thân phận của anh với cậu khác biệt như thế,cớ gì cứ phải thương nhau.Họ Vũ và họ Trần xưa nay giao hảo rất tốt,con trai của họ lớn lên cùng nhau,nói đúng ra chính là bạn nối khố. Biến cố xảy ra vô vàn giữ chuyện tình của hai người,định kiến?Họ chẳng biết,khó khăn cứ ùn ùn mà đến,chớ thể nào lường được. Thay phiên nhau chứng kiến đối phương phải chịu biết bao nhiêu là thống khổ lại không thể làm gì.Lực bất tòng tâm. Mà khi trải qua biết bao là thống khổ,họ ngồi bên nhau,đồng xanh bát ngát,họ nắm lấy tay của đối phương,bồi rượu với đối phương.Rượu Hợp Xuân chỉ cần hai người là đủ, không thừa,cũng chẳng thiếu...

Edwin Murray was an ordinary college student until he witnessed a scene that would change his life forever. A crack appeared in space when he was in class. The fractured space produced sucked him along with his other class. "Worship the blood sea!" " The sea that gave life to all beings. The origin, The Great Father." Hundreds of people screaming at the top of their lungs on a cliff above a cast crimson ocean. No, it wasn't water it was blood with unimaginable depth. One by one people lined up at the edge of the cliff. Eventually hundreds of people regardless of gender, age, and strength jump into the vast blood sea. In the depths of the blood where not even light could reach was a small fetus. The opened it's eyes as the sea shook. Invisible chains coiled around the fetus restraining it. Returning to it's deep slumber leaving the its last remaining thought. " One day this world will no longer be able to restrain me!" (The cover art does not belong to me and the credit is to the artist who created it. If the artist wants me to take it down, contact me and I'll take it down.)

Between the howls and wails, the screams and cries of women being raped, and the villagers being eaten and butchered like cattle, there was a middle-aged man who was desperately running away while yelling his lungs out. ''Why.... WHY!!! YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKERS!!!'' His clothes were in tatters and marred in blood, with his body being barely able to function. His state was simply beyond recognition. As for where he was running to... It didn't matter... He just wanted to flee the hellish scene that was unfolding behind him. His remote village, the one he had lived in his entire life, was now a fiery beacon illuminating the night. ''Whyyyyy areeeeeee youuuuuuuuuu runninnnnnnnnnnng awwaaayyyy froooooom usssssssss?'' Terrifying low growls and voices could be perceived behind him, and every time he heard them, his body released adrenaline to try to override its limits, but to no avail as his injuries were just too severe. The humanoid creatures pursuing him were like shadows, barely distinguishable through the cover of the night. Their eyes, akin to black holes, were fixed on their prey as it struggled for its pathetic life. Their faint and sinister giggles kept reverberating through the darkness... *** As blood rushed up his throat and leaked at the corners of his mouth, his sinister appearance aggravated to where he resembled a devil. During his maniacal laugh, his punctured lungs had finally given out, causing his whole body to collapse on the ground and dyeing it a scarlet shade. His mind went blank, while his consciousness left his battered body. *** After what appeared to be a few minutes, he suddenly woke up. He was startled at first, but he soon realized that he had indeed died. Everything around him was black, without an ounce of life in sight. He was basically a spirit floating in the absolute void. ''So this is what happens when you die... You just drift in darkness... That's actually underwhelming. I wonder if I'll just fade away'' When Derrick's thoughts started to drift, a prompt appeared in front of him. [Welcome to System Nemesis, Derrick Tarlin] [Would you like to seek revenge? Yes/No]

Kara is an S-class hunter, a national icon feared by monsters and respected by all. Yet beneath the fame lies a life of loneliness and pressure, with her only solace being Zero, her ordinary boyfriend who recently awakened as an F-class hunter. While society mocks him for being weak and awakening late, Kara knows there’s more to Zero than meets the eye. As she navigates the dangerous world of dungeons and politics, she begins to suspect that Zero’s quiet strength hides secrets that could change everything. In a world where power defines worth, how long can Zero keep his true potential hidden?

One runs from the troops of a raging Kingdom, another runs from Friends who have deformed into foes, one runs from Legacy, Ancestry and the weight of an entire Species on their back whilst the last runs from the corruption in their homeland. And all sail towards the lonely castle said thousands of years ago to have been seen in Shakur, the heart of the wintry wasteland in the North. Only by eliminating that stronghold can the freakishly united Orks be halted alongside their undead allies. Time waits for no man. But even time itself seems to stray from the lonely castle located in the North that holds together the age of Dusk. Read along as the journey unveils. Will they end with beer up their lungs or swords up their chests? Will the Age of Dusk prevail, or will Dawn rise from the horizon one last time? Only one way to find out... I swear on my third nipple that I will get this book to 100 chapters. Even if it ends up with like 21 views at the end.

“Evil God of the Universe, You are in every space and time. Present in every dimension of reality and govern the darkness of our world. Oh, almighty Atticus! Hear our plea and grant us your presence tonight, awaken my Lord!” The rain had completely stopped and the strong gale had subsided into the fading raindrops. The night had turned eerily silent and only the sizzling and cackling of the fire entered their ears. Suddenly, they all felt like floating from their feet despite setting foot on the watery, hard ground, as if they were traversing into space. The darkness of the night gradually turned darker, enveloping them, morphing into everyone, like a void eating them slowly. Sequentially, their breathing turned oddly slower. Despite exaggeratedly inhaling air to breathe, it was to no avail, as if a higher entity was limiting them from breathing. Nolan felt his throat and tried to open his mouth to gasp more air but failed. Everyone but him was in a state of indignation and panic as they struggled to breathe to fill their lungs with air. Nolan tried to calm his heart. He closed his eyes and stopped inhaling air in pure panic, instead, he put his heartbeat and breathing into a rhythm. It was hard at first, but after a minute, he found his breathing gradually went stable. His whole being was in pure anticipation of what was going to happen next. After a couple more minutes, the storm completely subsided, the night turned to normal. Nolan remained standing, taking in his surroundings with his eyes closed. Everything turned silent. The eerie atmosphere and the crackling of the fire from the hay figure didn’t even enter his ears. Nolan waited for a couple more minutes, his breathing turning normal. He was reluctant to open his eyes, afraid he might ruin their ritual. “It’s alright now, Young Master. You can open your eyes now.” Nolan’s breathing hitched. He jolted on his feet as he fluttered his eyes open. “Atticus? W-why are you here?” The butler, standing in front of him, a raincoat hung on his arm, smiled. “I am everywhere, Young Master, in order to best serve you.” **** Atticus, a demi-god from the underworld, was cast out of his parents' realm and banished to the human world. The reason? He had yet to give them any grandchildren. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and is purely the product of my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or beliefs is entirely coincidental. The intention is not to disrespect or diminish any faith or tradition, but rather to explore ideas within a fictional context. Reader discretion is advised.

Ngày hôm đó, Hoàng hậu của Đại Sở – Diêu Mạc Tâm đã bị Hoàng đế Dạ Hồng Dịch và Nhị muội Diêu Tố Loan tự tay tàn nhẫn giết chết sau khi nàng sinh con. Dạ Hồng Dịch chán ghét nàng vì gã ta phải nhờ vào sự thông minh của nàng mới có thể lên ngôi vua. Nàng khiến gã ta cảm thấy bản thân là một kẻ vô dụng và cần nữ nhân đưa lên ngôi. Linh hồn của nàng nhập vào cơ thể của muội muội ruột – Diêu Mặc Uyển. Nàng muốn trả thù cho tất cả những chuyện xảy ra với mình. Vì vậy nàng đã quyến rũ Hoàng đế và lên kế hoạch lấy lại mọi thứ của mình.

He will always find her. In every life he will find her. He will love her. He will be her doom. This is their curse. Seri was a smalltown girl. She had a good life, loving supportive parents and friends, a bright future as an artist ahead of her. Her world abruptly changes when she meets a handsome stranger at a bar. His presence threatens to tear her heart apart as she learns the truth about herself. Her lineage. Her past. and their curse. When sudden disappearance shake her town and someone close to her disappears, Seri's world shatters. A war is brewing between Heaven and Earth, mortals and immortals. It will be the final war. Seri will embark on a journey that threatens to unravel the secrets hidden long ago. these secrets will force her to make a choice, one that could tip the scales deciding the fate of the world. This book is a bit of a slow burn but when it picks up the steam will satisfy the wait. Exerts from the book: *BANG* My ears were ringing, it suddenly got so much colder. Hard to breathe. Next to me mother shrieks in horror looking at my stomach. There’s blood. It was leaking from me. Pain slammed into me, felt like I was hit with a thousand knives. It was so agonizing I tried to brace myself back against the railing. Hard to breathe. I could feel the warmth of my blood dripping from my mouth. Looking down and a dark red color drenched me. Mother on her knees wailing uncontrollably. Detaching my clipped life vest to look at my hole. Blood now smeared my vision as I tried to wipe the red from my eyes. Screams and footsteps echoed loudly in my ears. Then suddenly I’m falling. “Hey now, hey now, fainting at the sight of me are you?” His sensual voice slipped in my ears like smooth milk chocolate. the taste of iron consumed my mouth, hot blood flooded me when I tried to laugh. It hurt. Oh god why did it hurt so bad. Tears drifted down my cheeks the salt leaving a trail of it’s path behind it. “You’re gonna be okay, I promise.” “You found me.” a smile creeped up my face. “I’ll always find you.” The ship began to lift into the air and people began to fall. I blink and then I’m falling. With one breath in I hit the ice cold water. Paralyzed. I couldn’t move. The screams and cries of woman and children pounded with water. Slipping. I was slipping under the violent thrashing waves. The air being sucked from my lungs. I try to open to breathe only got water to rush in instead. I was drowning. I was going to die. Gasping for air only to swallow more water. The water was like liquid ice touching my skin, but my lungs burned. A scream burst from my mouth only to be drowned by the water that came in after. I sank deeper and deeper.* *I saw his eyes flash a glowing white before he closed them and started kissing me again. This time it was gentler and softer than before. He tasted like warm honey biscuits. He was passionate and relaxed with his movement. I didn’t stop him. No, instead, I let him claim my lips. I run my hands though his hair pulling his face closer to mine. He rests his body on me, his weight heavy against my smaller frame, pressing me into the bed. The pressure of his body weight made me want to spread my legs and when I did a fire sparked inside me, my core was a blaze. My intimate area felt wet and hot like lava, and it was like everything around me melted away and I was lost in this kiss. This single moment in my life was undoing me. He pulled my head up sliding his arm underneath my neck to keep his body lifted slightly as he ran his fingers up my side. My body jolted; my hips instinctively lifted upwards, pushing against him. I could feel him harden between my legs and an unfamiliar ache stirred inside me, I moaned into his mouth. I could feel my body burning up again. I was getting dizzy, and I started to sweat. Or was that steam coming from us? Stars began dancing in my vision. Then a darkness swallowed me, and I was lost.* discord for this book is: https://discord.gg/Wx3RS62W

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

Twenty-year-old Kaito Rose, who goes by "Ice," never believed in the supernatural until he meets a ghost named Nia by a creek at sunset. His unique ability to see spirits, particularly demons known as Echos, leads to tragedy when his entire family is murdered by one of these entities. Guided by Nia, a mysterious "Lost Echo" hunted by her own kind, Ice ventures into the land of the dead seeking revenge. After consuming an Echo's lungs to gain supernatural powers, he confronts the God of Death, known as The Siren, who reveals they've been manipulating events all along. The Siren captures Nia and subjects Ice to psychological torture, forcing him to relive his worst memories through a mysterious whistle. As Ice struggles between the world of the living and the dead, he must uncover the truth about Nia's nature, The Siren's ultimate plans, and his own destiny as someone who can bridge both realms.

WARNING!!! Heavy Violence, Graphic Imagery, Profanities, Discrimination, Racial Slur, Sexual Content, Offensive Jokes, Triggering Content In a rural area of the Philippines, an old man with his grandson lived peacefully in the wilderness. They managed to survive in a forest swarmed with beasts that could take their life away if they weren't aware of their surroundings. They were very far from the nearest residential village that inhabits people resulting in complete isolation from the rest of the world, well not 'that' isolated. Kaya, which means "The ability or capacity to accomplish things" is a 17-year-old boy who loves nothing more but the thrill of adventure. Despite being surrounded by powerful animals in the wild, he stood his ground as the apex predator and ruled all of the beasts. He'd lunge himself in a pack of hyenas and beat them all up with his iron fist, not to kill them but enough to strike fear into their furry hearts. He'd brawl it out on a troop of gorillas each weighing at least 400-500 pounds of pure muscle. Despite only sizing up in 100-200 pounds, he had enough battle prowess to beat the living shit out of these apes. He'd fought against these animals night and day without tiring himself. Despite being covered in battle scars and wounds, he enjoyed the thrill of fighting and adventure. He wants nothing more but freedom and independence. He wasn't a blockhead, he was smart, well not 'book smart' but intellectually smart. If he was placed in a pinch of a dire situation, he'd think of ways to get out of this predicament. This was not due to his intuition, rather, he was molded by his grandfather to have this type of mindset. Though they lived in seclusion, it didn't mean that they were ignorant not to know that there were also others like him. They had a small library of records of human civilization, but the majority of these books were martial arts manuals. They even have tapes to play on their run-down TV, that worked on solar panels, where they got these solar panels? He had no idea, his old man was stingy about this stuff. After leaving the forest and being introduced to a virtual reality game; Haven of God, he will start his adventure by leaving a trail of his legacy and lots and lots of blood. He will become a legend: A force to be reckoned with.

Born crippled on the sacred summit of Mount Tai, Yuan Long’s life begins amidst the untamed wilderness, where he is raised among beasts. Cast away by the world of men and dismissed as powerless. Against the unyielding forces of nature and a destiny seemingly stacked against him, Yuan Long must rise from the shadows of the mountain to carve his path in a world ruled by the Heavenly Dao. Can he defy the odds and forge a legacy of his own? (There will be other systems in this story such as magic and you as the reader are able to greatly influence the story and change it, create your own techniques and abilities, divine constitutions, you can even create a whole arc if you want! You decide the story! Join the cast as an enemy or a friend, become stronger than the MC! Feel your words and choices change the story and direct it to your chosen goal! all possible at https://ko-fi.com/outermonarch)