Wayward Vagabond

After Lin Xu died, she discovered that the world she was in was a novel. Her eldest son liked to imprison the female protagonist of the novel, engaging in sinister villainous acts with a dark room play. Her youngest son would unfailingly draw substitute's blood and snatch substitutes' kidneys for the female protagonist’s legal antagonist — his unrequited love. Her only daughter was the romantic fool forever revolving around the male protagonist of the novel. If children are not disciplined, the mother is to blame. After being reborn, Lin Xu felt she should step in and discipline her wayward children. However, before she could take action, her eldest son’s dark, handsome, and usually cold face blushed slightly as he asked in a low voice, “Can I touch my head?” The middle son snorted and turned his head, his tone petulant, “I... I don’t want to go home, but if you insist, I'll do it begrudgingly.” The youngest daughter rushed over, mercilessly pushing her brothers aside, “Mom, come and teach me how to solve this problem~” Latter, both sons fought over the bowl of noodles Lin Xu cooked. What was a novel’s female protagonist? Nothing compared to their mother. The daughter transformed herself, letting nothing from any novel’s male protagonist interfere with her studies! The family was blissfully happy. Latter, the revived, amnesiac husband suddenly appeared, cornering her against the wall, his eyes full of struggle, “Even if you're married, I still love you.” Lin Xu pretended to be serious, “Is that so, then what should we do?” He hugged her tightly, his voice muffled and pained, “Divorce him!” Lin Xu chuckled secretly, “I’ll divorce him right away.” Latter, after the husband regained his memory, he said through gritted teeth, “Over my dead body will we divorce!”

Sixteen-year-old Kuroi Kuroyuri has spent all his young life struggling to control his mysterious power over fire, knowing a single moment of instability could lead to tragedy for those around him. So when he hears of a powerful witch capable of curing his curse, Kuroi is all too willing to do whatever it takes to reach her. Even if it meant he had to drag his best friend and the witch's wayward daughter along on a trek to Kyoto. But what should have been a day trip descends into chaos when they find themselves caught in the crossfire of a secret war between a cabal of yokai and a group of rebellious dissidents. What's a plucky band of kids to do when confronted with the terror and majesty of myths and legends brought to life? And what does this have to do with the return of magic? "The Age of Humanity wanes, and in the endless night that follows, the old blood will awake once more."

She woke up and found out that she was the Duke's wayward and man-chasing daughter. They say she was hideous? Alright, then she'll have a makeover and dig up that enchantress from within! They say she was too weak that she shames her warrior of a mother? Oh well, then she'll just become a savant of the sword and the bow! They say she disgraced her house because she chased after the Crown Prince and ended up trampled underneath his horses? Fine! What Crown Prince?! He's not that handsome. She'll just change her target and apply the art of subtle tactics! They say she's dumb and stupid she brings down her prodigy of a father? She'll just become a genius then! After all, it is never too bad to be motivated. _____________________________ This is an Original story and not a translation. All rights reserved. :) Update Schedule: 1-2 chapters/day (unless somethings comes up) Chapter Length: 800-1.5k words Disclaimer: I don't own the images I use for the cover, all rights belong to the creator.

The Red Moon has risen. The world is crumbling. And survival has a price. Benson Lovejoy never asked for the chaos that’s turned Earth upside down. When the Red Moon appeared, the world was torn apart by mutations and the arrival of the Wayward system—a mysterious force that grants abilities to those chosen to wield them. As the last remnants of humanity are pushed to their limits, Benson finds himself trapped in a brutal new world where the strong prey on the weak, and only the ruthless survive. Now, forced into a deadly arena with others who share the same cursed fate, Benson must fight not just for his life—but for control over the power that’s taking over his mind. Greed, an insatiable hunger, threatens to consume him with every use of his ability. The more he feeds it, the stronger he becomes—but the more he loses himself. With enemies closing in and allies who are as dangerous as the creatures loitering in the dark, Benson’s only hope may lie in mastering his power before it devours him entirely. But the clock is ticking, and the game has only just begun. Can he survive this world, or will he become its next monster?

Once hailed as one of the strongest warriors on the continent, the King of Vagabonds was a man feared and revered by all. Fueled by rage and sorrow, he waged a devastating war to avenge his fallen family and ravaged territory. But his noble quest ended in betrayal. Stabbed in the back by those he trusted most, he met a tragic end, his life snuffed out by regret and unfulfilled vengeance. However… When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the past. “You’re kidding me… I’m alive?” This time, he has a second chance—a perfect opportunity to rewrite the fate of his family, his territory, and his life. Armed with his knowledge of the future, he begins to lay the foundation for his ultimate revenge. Let the fools mock him. Let them call him an imbecile or dismiss him as trash. What they don’t see is the storm brewing behind his calm eyes. He has a plan. A plan to unmask every hidden traitor, crush every enemy in the shadows, and destroy anyone who dares threaten his family. Failure is not an option. This time, he will rise as an unrelenting force of vengeance and rebuild his estate into an indomitable stronghold. His enemies won’t just lose—they’ll be erased from history. The Trash of Dukedom is back, and this time, no one will escape his wrath.

The battlefield of good and evil is eternal, the string of fate will spin, and the scales of destiny will teeter. Only karma will maintain the balance of power in the end.

In a world where survival is a luxury and morality is a forgotten concept, a group of vagabonds struggles to make it through the streets of Nadir. Among them is Gideon, a man who decides to take in an abandoned child named Novus. As Gideon and the vagabonds attempt to care for Novus, they face the challenges of a cruel and ruthless world. Yet, despite the harsh circumstances, Novus becomes a symbol of hope and change for the group. Throughout their journey, the characters must confront their own demons and make difficult choices to survive. But they also discover that even in the darkest places, there is room for compassion, friendship, and the pursuit of a better future. "Nadir: In Search of Change" is a moving and thrilling story that delves into themes of survival, morality, hope, and transformation in a world that seems to have lost its way.

Princess Valerie's life turns grey after her mother's sudden death. Her father's hasty remarriage unveils a wicked stepmother, Queen Vesta, and stepsister, Lady Julia, making Valerie's existence a living hell. On her wedding day, she approaches a charming yet dangerous man and asks, "Will you marry me?" Could her savior possibly be a cold-hearted creature from the depths of Hell? Luce is the secret crown prince of Everwood kingdom. He was conceived by the Devil through a deal and is believed to have once torn out a rival's heart by mere thought. But, why does he look at Princess Valerie with so much affection?

Death, Is Only the Beginning. In this hybrid fantasy/sci-fi action horror series, a group of undead human souls known as the Uneventful's will be thrust into a cosmic conflict that effects all of the Fringe, a wayward station in the nexus or all creation, run by delegates from Heaven and Hell, which borders the Underworld and all the creature inhabitants who make up the city.

My name is Chu Yan. After rejecting the unspoken rules imposed by my elders, I was compelled to venture into the lawless realm of trials to rectify the evils present therein. As the trials commenced, “Beware of these perilous women: the sinful knightesses, the fallen nuns of desire, the annihilator officers, and the smuggler merchantresses...” “Goodness, what a magnitude of wickedness!” At the conclusion of the trials, Chu Yan found herself ensconced in the voluptuous embrace of these wayward women, facing the deathly gaze of the examiner. “Please elucidate the nature of this situation!” “Beyond my bedroom, the security level in the entire area is remarkably high, with outstanding governance results!” “My lord, such is not the proper use of these wayward women!”

R18. The consequences of sex ripple through a lifetime for four college-aged friends, Ruby, Coral, Josh and Luke. Steamy, juicy, racy, yet sensually romantic. Let’s start with wistful Luke, your reflective narrator—the shy watcher. Next, the lovey-dove Coral, the group's collective adhesive. A modern girl with a regency heart, whom Ruby has the hots for. God, she is gorgeous. Coral’s action boyfriend, over-eager Josh, is a hunk who only has sex on his mind and is hopeful Coral will be his first! And risqué Ruby. The little minx is sassy, sharp, conniving, and considering getting inked as the story commences. There is plenty of wayward troupe fun and raucous laughs through high school and college in 1970s Melbourne. Whoops, an overdose of selfishness by everyone at eighteen, and relationships mess because pleasure ignited by pleasure’s ignition is always a pleasure for two or more until someone muddies it with words or actions. So, adult theme warning, erotic impulses are indulged. However, they generate contemplative introspection on friendship, passion, self-centeredness, cheating, brooding, contrition, resilience and love over the next forty years. The story unfolds like recall, intentional or spontaneous, rolling in and out of our minds, non-chronologically. Our yearnings are tattooed under our skin. From there, they will swell back. Ready, set, go, read the ripples! Author Note: The novel is complete, and all 133 chapters will be uploaded and remain unlocked. Dedication For anyone who gifts a second chance Epigraph “all those kids” It is attributed to H.S.Truman, by Henry A. Wallace, diary entry of 10 August 1945. Acknowledgement To the women who shaped my contemplative life and the women, I owe contrition. To my wife, who frames the frame of my life and my daughters, who asked me the perennially unanswerable questions about love and relationships, which triggered me to write the story. To my editors; Nikki, who sparked the novel’s ripples through time and Jennifer, who drew out of me a more engaging and cohesive narrative. To Sonder, coined in 2012 by John Koenig, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. To dandelion pappus; blown free of yearnings. I include the following here because its prudent as a writer: This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental. Except where real place names and actual tragic events are used with sensitivity.

“Give me your criminals, your poor; your bonded masses yearning to breathe free; the wretched refuse of your teeming shore; send these, the vagabonds, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside this crimson door. Worthless soul, through the maker, may redemption be found in thee." -Inscription below the Colossus in the port of Lizan Al Ghul Come one come all! Are you a worthless neerdowell, a common vagrant, or perhaps a violent criminal? Pay off your bonds and start a new life on the newly discovered world of Cambria! But be prepared, for within the depths of the continent sleeps a dormant power the likes of which has caused the ground to literally quake the whole world over. Great monsters the likes of which only populated legend reside here along with an ancient power in the form of primeval masks that bestow superhuman powers upon those who don them, but never forget, such powers come with a terrible cost. Join our protagonist, the estranged prince, Jackul Verdanta, on his quest into the interior to find the seed of this incredible power and the darker secrets hidden within this cursed land.

When his passionate, lips brushed over hers, leaving her wet all over and wanting, she found herself inching closer, to have more of him... More of what he could offer, only for the mysterious male to pull away, dragging his tongue across his wet lips as he left her needing and craving for his touch. "Remind me of what you said a moment before Ms. Throne. As far as I recall, you precisely refused my advances, saying you know what your body wants and so on. You almost convinced me into believing you could never be a good submissive." He tsked. Only after hearing his curt words was she called out of her fantasy world. "Y-You're wrong. In the world I live in, I only dream of my prince charming sweeping me off my feet as stupid as it sounds. And then we'd go to places together and have our happily ever after. Like I've said before... I don't need a dominant man disciplining me like I'm some wayward kid, bossing me around to do his sick bidding and neither am I going to be a 'Sub' to some dude. I'm sorry but that's not who I am. I have to refuse your offer, again." She knew herself well. She'd never want to engage in the BDSM world of a dummy sub, willingly allowing her body to be used in the cruellest of ways just to satisfy one bloody hunger-strived alpha, Dom. Never. She thought, racing out without looking back. "You can run but you can't hide how your body responds to mine... You can only deny it all you want but not for long. Surely, we will meet again, Manquer Zari. Soon and next time—You will be fully mine." To Claim. To Discipline To Own. Pain and pleasure.

Savannah is a total rebel, stubborn,rude, and and all of words I'm not going to say. he, heartless,cold blooded, ruthless some say he's death himself but when he meets an out going and wayward girl will all of that change?

Four stylish, broke freelance hunters use cosmic powers to battle bizarre creatures in a city that never sleeps. All they wanted was to live a peaceful life, but a bloody atmosphere was creeping toward the city, staining the moon. Warning: This story contains violence, adult language, sexual content, and worst of all, goofy humor. New chapters every Friday at 7 PM.

BLURB Being sent back in time and given the chance to ensure the survival of the Empire from total destruction, as well as to ensure that those she held dear to her would escape the tight clutches of death, Alyssa Velcro seek the help of the infamous 3rd Alpha Prince of the Venus Empire – but the Duke of the North only agreed to go along with her plan in usurping the title of heir from his brother, the 1st Prince, if she became his wife. Alyssa accepted and this threw her usually bleak life into one of constant trouble and assassination. But Alyssa was determined to persist against all odds in order to see the survival of her family CHARACTERRIZATION ALYSSA VELCRO: The protagonist and the heir of the Velcro Pack. Due to her being underage, her uncle was the one in charge of the family affairs whilst she focused on her schooling – so since then, her uncle was the pseudo-head of the Pack and the fact that he was an Alpha made things easier on his end. However, she was a naive child who had depended on her uncle and it led to hers and her brother’s demise. She had once been engaged to the first Prince of the Vincent Pack, the heir of the Empire, and that put her in direct conflict. She’s a nice and kind person who always looked at the future possibilities of even the worst individual changing, which was why she ignored the rumours that her betrothed had been cheating on her with various women. She held a fierce love for her brother and it was partly because of him and what he’d stand to gain as the in-law of the future Emperor. When she was sent back after being executed, it took her a while to find the best solutions as to prevent the total annihilation of her already declining Pack. She decided to become the 3rd Prince’s betrothed and she used everything in her power to ensure his rise to power. LUCIEN VINCENT: The 3rd Prince and the Duke of the North and the son of the Emperor and his 2nd Consort from the North. He had the reputation of being a vagabond and a ruthless killer. He was a trained warrior and he excelled in everything than his older brothers. He was seen as a competition of the 1st Prince and fractions were created before he became of age. In order to prevent his untimely demise, his uncle, Duke Adam Cole of the North petitioned to have him housed in the North with him. He became his uncle’s heir and when his uncle passed away when he was 16 years old, he became the Duke and a great one. His actions only made his fraction stronger. He’s a cold and calculating Alpha who hides his malice and true intention behind a smile. ALAN VELCRO: Alyssa’s beloved twin brother. Like his sister, he’s a soft hearted person and he disliked conflict – but even at that he was extremely smart and it was also due to his high intelligence that he became the Emperor’s advisor. LUTHER VINCENT: The 1st Prince and the Alpha Alyssa was meant to marry. He’s an arrogant and self centered individual and a total whore. Like Lucien, he inherited the royal looks and was extremely handsome. It was he who brought the empire to its ruin due to his arrogance and inability to rule. KINGSBURY VELCRO: Alyssa and Alan’s uncle. He’s known as a kind and gentle man, always supportive of his niece and nephew, but behind his smile is a dangerous man who has been collaborating with the enemy empire to see the downfall of the empire. He’s a cunning and manipulative individual who had no qualms of killing anyone who stood in his way of his objective, even his direct family.

Demi's parents are sick and tired of the trouble she causes and decide the best option was to ship her off to her crazy aunt Gracie. They think Gracie would be able to handle their wayward daughter and even if she can't, They'd at least get a break Demi arrives in this new town already pissed off and looking for trouble. And the trouble came... in the person of Evan. A really hot guy she thinks is too cocky for his own good Evan Calman is the town's high school bad boy. He's used to having the whole world falling at his feet. Now imagine his utter shock when a new girl comes to town and treats him like a third class citizen He's outraged and out for revenge but can't deny the electrical current that passes through his body whenever Demi's close by Watch how their relationship start on a literary wrong foot but develop into what some would call... First love

【Killing for Luck + Grinding for Survival】 "A song breaks the heart, where in the world can one find a soulmate?" The story begins with the protagonist transmigrating into the body of a blind man, becoming a street singer. 【Erquan Yingyue: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, clears meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body】 ......... He is a blind street performer who wipes out an entire gang for a single coin. He is a drunken vagabond who sleeps in dilapidated temples. The dynasty has collapsed, with warlords vying for power, and sects acting independently. Gangs fight among themselves, plunging the Nine Provinces into chaos. A blind street performer wanders through this turmoil, composing an unknown story.

After a harrowing past as a vagabond and a reluctant soldier in a war he never chose, a teen returns to normalcy by attending high school. His reluctance towards such endeavours were not misplaced, however, as he soon discovers that the world of privileged and elite students is a different challenge than a simple battlefield. Amidst the hostility and the intrigue, can he find his place and reclaim his lost youth?

Amidst an apocalyptic virus, Alona Lim had always been fond of blood and needles. She's considered to be a one in a million genius young doctor. However, she made a decision that had endangered humanity's only hope for survival—risking the last prototype vial on her best friend Harold. Being the risk taker that she was, Alona took even the slimmest chance of her best friend's survival despite the consequences it bear, only to wake up anew in another body. Alona, who was now named as Vera, swore she'll never get involved with medicine ever again and will enjoy her new life with much more action instead of grinding herbs and learning anatomies. But, seeing how these new people have terrible medical services, much less hygiene, had been sending her wits to the edge. Living in a patriarchal kingdom was already stressful as it was, but seeing how years of unbrushed teeth smooch, months of unshowered people shamelessly walk around, cooking ingredients from rat-infested food storage, and everything that checks off of the bucket list on how to spread a plague fast makes her OCD screech the shit out of her system. Medicine was easy, however, there were also different kinds of people who were fond of blood and needles—the "demonic" witches. Being born as a noble lady, the only reason they must get involved with needles are sewing and embroidery. Medical practitioners are only for the men, the "only logical beings." Witchcraft was a big taboo and considered as demonic practice that were associated with women who disobeys their father or husband. Once discovered that one practices witchcraft awaits nothing but grave punishments. But it does not help much when she's straight-up wayward with a calloused heart. As much as Alona shows potential as a medicine practitioner, she had to keep her male disguise, if not, more and more people will rise suspicion with her erudition to heal.

In a universe consumed by an eternal battle between Heaven and Hell, the birth of twins from an angel and a demon sparks a forbidden hope for peace.As Heaven and Hell join forces to eliminate the twins, their parents flee to Earth, sacrificing their celestial powers. For twelve years, the family lives in hiding until an accidental revelation puts the twins in grave danger once again. Their parents plan to escape, but an encounter with vengeful angels and demons separates them. Dante, one of the twins, grows up in an orphanage, oblivious to his true heritage. Little does he know that his destiny is intertwined with the fate of the entire universe and the multiverse. As the story unfolds, Dante's transformation from a wayward son to a world's destroyer brings intrigue and mystery, questioning his true motivations. The secrets of Damian's past and the universe's ultimate fate lie in a tale of love, sacrifice, and cosmic consequences, awaiting those brave enough to uncover the truth. P.S : This is my first time writing a 18+ rated book but this smut will only later appeared on future chapters because I am focusing on world building in this starting chapters Upload Rate : 1-3 times daily

Ember, a child who was found in the middle of the woods, always dreamed of being an adventurer like her Grandmother. Though things begin to go wrong at the Ceremony where she was to recieve her blessing. Instead of a normal system that everyone could see, her system was only shown to her eyes, and had a strange title equipped. "Death's Shadow." Because of this, she is chased out of the village thinking it was a curse, and forced to live a life on the run. Heart Broken, she must live like a vagabond and hang onto any hope she could find while trying to live the life she's always wanted.

Through the lenses of Konquerors, a place where hidden realities are twisting destinies, Timothy a 15 yr old and dreamy, discovers that what seems to be ordinary life is a fabric of lies. The filmy veil of his ordinary family-life is torn up at that point, and he finds himself in the brink of a world on the verge of war. Timothy's world is upturned with the unveiling of The Forsaken Son's Prophecy and he is forced to compensate for an existence totally different from the one he had ever known. In the subterfuge provided by the mysterious imprints of fate, he has to find support amidst fragile alliances and to undo age-old mysteries, which he must do with the demons of chaos always on his heels. Be a part of Timothy on a wayward path to find what he is looking for and the meaning of his life all the time filling him with impending fate with each step he takes.

Pour toi, coeur de poète avec une âme de pirate et un esprit vagabond. Je t'invite a voyager avec moi, contempler l'univers, l'inconscient et leurs secrets.(fic)

A man down on his luck is killed by a car after trying to save a strange girl in the street. Instead of being rewarded for his heroic efforts, a cruel goddess takes his soul and wipes away his sense of self to make him into her plaything in the mortal realms. But even the plans of divine beings can go wrong, something stops her from forcing her will upon him, and even the greater machinations of heaven find something wrong with his soul. "God Slayer System Initiated: Become strong and destroy the corrupted gods who have wronged you. Tear your enemies from the heavens and become the scourge of the divine" Now painfully reborn as an undead, he must survive a fantasy world and become strong enough to rival and destroy the goddess who took everything from him and become a one man supernatural force.

Neveah has been with her boyfriend for so many years but she had not been able to get pregnant, she had gone to so many doctors but all of them say that she is okay. On her way home from the hospital, her sisters calls her to come to meet her at the Red Bridge, a bridge for lovers. As she goes there, she finds out something that would scar her heart. Her sister and her boyfriend was sleeping together. Angry, she breaks up with him but after that, she finds out that life wasn't as nice as it was before. Unexpectedly, her ex boyfriend's boss starts to show interest in her after she caught him masturbating in the office. With his help, she gets back to her ex boyfriend and secrets, well kept secrets start to arise. Will Neveah thank her lucky stars that she didn't get pregnant with her ex boyfriend's child? What about her sister and her wayward tendencies? "Kitten, how about the entire Duggi Shop? Do you want it?" Nathan asked Neveah who groaned in tiredness. "Whatever. And stop calling me kitten!"

Ascención is a complicated topic, enlightenment is thought by some to be the highest form of spiritual Ascención, while others know that there’s always something past the end of the horizon. The endless, the unknown. Lucian lives to find the truth, the reason all of existence was created and for that he has to go beyond time beyond eternity, and beyond Ascención. Join Lucian as he travels the endless universe in search for the truth of its existence.

CURRENTLY UNDER HIATUS, POSSIBLE REWRITE IN PROGRESS ------------------------------------- When Yin Hui was born, the heavens trembled. Out of fear, the primordial gods crippled his clan and himself, stripping them of their ability to cultivate. Rendered powerless, his clan was driven to near extinction and Yin Hui was condemned to a life of slavery. After 15 years of torturous servitude, he encounters a stroke of fortune that would change his fate forever, bestowing upon him an alternate method of cultivating. With a new lease on life, he exacts vengeance against all who have wronged him, and strives to ascend beyond the primordials! "To those who have wronged me beware! To those who will wrong me in the future beware! I, Yin Hui, swear to pay back any and all grudges in full!"

Can you fall for someone you absolutely loathe? Hayden Rushmore,a professor by the day, and a supernatural hunter by night, had one and only one mission. To gain enough experience to kill the monster who wiped out his entire clan. He killed any Vampire, werewolf or anything that he encountered ruthlessly, until one day he finally met his match. Nathaniel Sinclair, a Vagabond Vampire traveling cross country while he encounters someone who wants to kill him, for no apparent reason. And yet he found himself drawn towards the most resilient hunter he had ever encountered in the centuries of his lifetime. What will happen in between these two when they are forced to work together while working towards a common enemy? ~~~~~~~~~~ "Let me be clear, once we're done I will be killing you" Spat Hayden. "You're welcome to try." Nathaniel whispered seductively, lowering his head, but he was stopped by a dagger touching his chest. "Don't tempt me to stick it in your heart" Warned Hayden. “Multiple times” he added in a whisper. "Go ahead, since it's you… I'll let you" winked Nathaniel. ~~~~~~~~~~~ This story is WSA 2022 entry in Fantasy Category PS: If you want to connect with me: Feel free to message me in:- 1.Discord. ID: sillymlk#8687 2. Instagram ID: @silly.mlk or @zuozhe_jiemei 3.Discord group: https://discord.gg/rJPDJQA 4.Twitter: @Sillymlk 5. Blog: https://sillymlk.blogspot.com

One airship. Four exorcists. After the First Eruption of Nether Demons had caused the death 300,0000 people and the Second Eruption wiped entire cities off the map, Celest Vagabond had done his best to evolve humanity. Improving technology and magic to the point that it was possible to fly airships to take down as many disastrous demons at once. Even giving them to students so they could hunt Demons independently. On board the Arkra Cruiser was Captain Ryan of a mysterious origin, and three of his subordinates. They got a mission to check out some abnormalities that were happening near the city they came from. This would lead them to the first clue to their pasts.