After A Storm Comes A Calm

"I Reincarnated and Can’t Use Magic? This Must Be a Joke!" Edmund Hugues always dreamed of becoming a hero. At 17, his desire to save and protect others drove him to risk everything… even his own life. In a desperate act of bravery, he met his end in the most gruesome way imaginable. But death wasn’t the end. Edmund was reborn into a world where magic rules all—a land torn apart by a war between three nations. This was his new beginning, his chance to achieve the dream that had been stolen from him in his previous life. However, that dream was shattered by a harsh reality: Edmund cannot use magic. While his sister rises as the family’s prodigious star, he is cast aside as a useless failure, an "extra character" in someone else’s story. But Edmund refuses to give up. In a world where only the strong survive, he will break the rules and defy every law to fulfill his dream, even if it means losing his humanity. Because if fate won’t make him a hero… he’ll force it to.

An official who reaches the level of lifting a heavy object lightly, turning stones into gold, and being extraordinary is called an official god. Seeing the world with discerning eyes, being an official is like a god. Let's see how Song Guanchao rose step by step to become a high-ranking official

Having dealt with malicious fans and sasaengs, promoted major celebrities, and brought down rival stars in her years in the entertainment industry, Mu Qianli accomplished a huge feat today. She, by complete accident, became involved in an indescribable relationship with the entertainment industry's rising star, Pei Jinxi. Pei Jinxi, who started acting at six, is the top cash cow under a rival company. Only 20 years old with countless fans. Mu Qianli could only cautiously and fearfully seek help online: Asking for advice on being forced to date a top trending idol, please respond (ps, fans are super fierce, and it'd be even worse if they knew I was from a rival agency) Much later, Mu Qianli accidentally posted and quickly deleted a photo of them holding hands from the wrong account. The fans immediately came for her: Here she comes, here she comes, she's back with her publicity stunts. "An agent so desperate to be famous is a first." "If you want to debut, just say it, don't drag my brother into this." "Is it that being an agent doesn't pay as much as being a star? Are you crazy for money?" ...... A certain company's chairman: I hope the fans drive her out of the entertainment industry, she's my daughter that stubbornly refuses to come back and inherit a fortune. A certain top star: I don't want to be famous, having one celebrity in the family is enough for us. Fans: ????

Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage. As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist? Dive into the story to discover the answer.

WSA 2025 entry. Lady Melisandre ‘Lisa’ Belmont was a young, French beauty wrongfully accused and publicly executed for crimes she did not commit. Mysteriously reborn as a contender for a modern day American variety games and entertainment show. In this new lifetime she's claimed the body of a beautiful aspiring actress who got fed up with constantly being duped by her conniving manager. The last straw was being forced to marry a complete stranger. Coerced to sign up as a married couple for a reality tv show where contestants vie to win the coveted Shadowhurst legacy. Rumored to be an inheritance worth billions that was left behind by the elderly recluse Eleanor Shadowhurst. What might be an ideal situation for the other women is a nightmare for Lisa who wakes up trapped in a marriage she never wanted. A sense of guilt for taking over the owner’s body makes Lisa not want to do anything that would jeopardize her career as an actress. She has no choice but to play along as Lisa can see no way out of the contract which seems pretty ironclad. After reading the contract, she realizes that it may be beneficial as long as the couple doesn't get eliminated before reaching the top ten. Lisa stands a chance to win a lifetime of lucrative endorsement deals & royalties, that can only help boost her career as an actress. Win or lose Lisa will still get paid by her husband the enigmatic and handsome Bane Shadowhurst as long as she does nothing to cause a scandal or get the couple disqualified early. His main stipulation is that Lisa pretends to be in love with Bane. They must awkwardly overcome their differences and live with other competing couples on a sprawling, isolated estate located on an island not found on any map. Every need is met, every comfort is provided, even the security of the mansion is world renown for its defense. All of these couples have secrets and are fleeing from their own personal traumas. It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime until the unthinkable happens. Hysteria grows as suspicious accidents escalate, couples feel their personal safety is threatened as the security system is repeatedly breached. Everything is hush hush, the handlers, the producers and media company can’t be trusted. Life hangs in the balance as the group is slowly cut off from the outside world. An insidious intelligence wants to stop Lisa from leaving the island alive. It will stop at nothing to dominate Lisa against her will, invoke terror and consume her soul. Only true love can overcome the insidious evil and save their souls. Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.

Elysia, now living a new life, appears to be moving forward, yet the shadow of her past trauma continues to silently haunt her. Though she outwardly presents a sense of normalcy, the emotional scars remain, lurking just beneath the surface. Her struggle is one of silent endurance—she is constantly reminded of the trauma she carries, whether through memories, flashbacks, or subtle triggers in her new life. The question looms: will she ever be free from her past, or will it always find a way to resurface, testing her strength and resolve? As the story progresses, it becomes clear that healing is not linear, and her journey to truly overcome the past may require not only her own inner strength but also the help and love of those who stand by her, especially the "male protagonist" who may be the key to unlocking her peace.

In my family of five, we received some surprising news. One of us....

Xavier, a college student and aspiring engineer, has always felt out of place. Plagued by a strange sensitivity to the world around him, he spends his days grappling with a mysterious connection to nature. This bond allows him to sense to storms nudge their movements. Though he never fully understands his gift, he embraces it, seeking solace in the turbulent skies. But when a catastrophic hurricane strikes, Xavier’s abilities spiral out of control. His human body destroyed, and his soul reborn as a living tempest In a magical fantasy world. Now, unbound by flesh and free from pain, Xavier experiences the intoxicating freedom of his new form. Yet this freedom comes at a cost—his humanity begins to fade, his consciousness dissolving into the primordial forces of the world. As he drifts through eternity, fragmented memories and forgotten desires pull him back from the edge of oblivion. Guided by a burning spark of will, Xavier begins to reclaim himself, Xavier must navigate his dual existence as both a force of destruction and a beacon of hope. Wrestling with his own nature after transforming into a storm elemental—a being with control over his fate this is a slow burn king builder

Temoshí, a boy with no memory of how he ended up in the middle of the ocean, is pulled into a journey alongside his old friends. Together, they become pirates and set sail on an eternal voyage across the Vast Expanse. On this perilous journey, Temoshí searches for answers to his mysterious past, encountering divine beings, forging new alliances, and battling powerful foes. As struggles and adventures unfold, his voyage becomes a story of discovery, resilience, and destiny.

What comes after the end? The inescapable void? A relentless darkness where hope is nothing but a distant memory? Who do you trust when you can’t even trust yourself? When the echoes of your past mistakes haunt every step, and the shadows seem to whisper your deepest fears? I asked myself these questions before and after Z-day. I ask them every waking moment, but the answers never come. They never have, and I don’t think they ever will. In a world stripped of its humanity, where survival is the only law, the truth feels like a luxury we can no longer afford. I know that those left behind are the worst of humanity—the scavengers, the betrayers, the ones who have embraced the darkness. But there are also others who fell at the last minute, those who clung to their last shreds of decency before the end swallowed them whole. Some are burdened with crimes that seem small compared to the horrors that now plague the earth, yet the punishment is the same for us all. The doctrine says that sin is sin, no matter the good intentions behind it. I guess they were right. This world is unforgiving, and it doesn’t care about the reasons that led us here. Do I hate it here? Yes, I do. Every breath I take in this poisoned air is a reminder of what we’ve lost. Do I regret being here? Of course not, because I have a sister to protect. She’s my only tether to what’s left of my humanity, my only reason to keep fighting when everything else has been reduced to ash. My name is Paul Okonkwo, and I will get her safely through this hell on earth, even if it’s the last thing I do. No matter what this broken world throws at us, no matter how deep I have to sink into the darkness, I will be the shield that keeps her safe. Because in the end, that’s all that matters—keeping her alive, keeping her safe, even if it means sacrificing what little is left of myself.

Everyone hears about the end of the world, there are many theories and speculations about how it will be, the question is: can human beings understand it? Are they capable of assimilating what is coming? Jawara Malenfant, an innovative aerospace engineer, creates a new way for many more people to know outer space and find solutions to global injustices, but he does not imagine that he will need his creation to survive, that a space organization (alien) has planned the destruction of humanity because it has a powerful prejudice against humans and will have the help of other organizations, some that come from another part of the universe, nor will he imagine that no matter how hard we try to stop a destruction, no matter how many advances science and technology have, no human being is prepared for what is to come.

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

Wait right there!!! You stopped?! Good. Now, read below. I know what you guys are here for, so let me make it clear from the beginning, this novel has everything you want to see, like... Milfs, Virgins, Netori, No Yuri, Act of keeping the bloodline pure, Oyakodon, Succubus, Vampires, Elves, Queens in the harem, Princesses, Gilfs, Demonesses, Angels, Goddesses, Dragons, Phoenixes, Dryads, long seggs scenes, Dual cultivation, Cultivation, System, Yandere, Overpowered MC, and many more. This was something for the more cultured people, but besides these, this novel also has... wanna guess what is it? Hmm...?! Yep, you got it! A good story, that won't make you feel bored, if you don't quit in the beginning that is. It has many plot twists and many new concepts that you won't see in any other novel. I won't tell you anything about the story. You will know a basic idea from Chapter 1 (that's a bit generic though). But you will love it, I assure you of that. Now, as for the release of the chapters. I will upload 2 chapters with 1k+ words daily, sometimes it might be 1 with 1500 words, but that will only happen if I am too busy. Now, let's talk about support, I recently got contracted so, I am obviously participating in win-win, so I would really appreciate it if you guys purchase my privilege chapters. Gifts are very much appreciated as well, not only them but golden tickets, power stones, and collections are very much appreciated, but more than these I would really like if you guys comment, it will motivate me even further. Now, let's talk about bonuses, this might be a little hard as I am busy with my job, but you will get them when I have time and when I receive super gifts or more than 300 Golden tickets. So, do support me and if you can, please check out my other novel as well, I am soon gonna continue it again.

Shuri Lee, a pitiful orphan, never imagined she would capture the heart of Noran Kingston, a prodigious pianist revered worldwide for his brilliance. Their love was pure and passionate, but her humble background made her an outcast in the eyes of the powerful Kingston family. Against all odds, they eloped, building a life of quiet happiness—until tragedy struck. Years later, their love story met a cruel end when Shuri was murdered. Heartbroken and consumed by vengeance, Noran unleashed his fury, annihilating everyone responsible for her death before taking his own life, longing only to join her in the afterlife. But destiny granted him a second chance. When Noran awoke, he found himself transported back in time to the height of his fame, before he ever met Shuri. This time, he’s determined to change everything. “I’ll protect you, Rin. No one will take you from me again.” No longer just a pianist, Noran became the chairman of the world’s most powerful corporation, building an empire of wealth and influence. Ruthless and relentless, he reshapes the world itself, all to shield Shuri from her cruel fate and reclaim the love they were robbed of. However, Noran had no idea that, in both their past life and this one, Shuri carried secrets of her own... secrets that could still tear them apart.

The day of the Mass Awakening changed everything. Across the world, ordinary people woke to find extraordinary powers coursing through their veins. Chaos erupted, governments crumbled, and society was thrown into disarray. For Elara, a quiet librarian with a penchant for solitude, it was the beginning of a nightmare—and an awakening she never asked for. Gifted with the ability to control the wind and summon devastating storms, Elara struggles to contain her newfound powers. She hides from a world consumed by fear and power-hungry factions, determined to live in the shadows. But her life is upended when Damien—a rogue with a dark past and monstrous strength—steps into her world. His presence is both a challenge and a lifeline, as he insists they must join forces to uncover the truth behind the Awakening. As Elara and Damien journey across a fractured world, they find themselves drawn into a deadly web of secrets. They discover that the Awakening was no accident, but the result of a shadowy organization’s plan to reshape humanity. Worse still, the abilities come with a price: the more people use them, the closer they edge toward losing their humanity. Amidst the chaos, Elara’s connection to her powers grows stronger, revealing her as someone far more significant than she imagined—a key to either saving the world or unleashing its ultimate destruction. Torn between fear and duty, she must decide whether to embrace the storm within her or let it consume her entirely. But Elara is not alone. As she and Damien face trials that test their strength and will, an undeniable bond forms between them. In the midst of chaos, their love becomes a fragile sanctuary, though the storms around them threaten to tear it apart. Together, they must navigate a world on the brink, uncover the truth behind the Awakening, and confront a final choice: save humanity or let it fall to ruin. In a world of chaos, secrets, and unimaginable power, Elara: Whispers of the Storm is a story of love, resilience, and the whispers of a storm that may yet bring salvation—or destruction.

【Love Simulator, at your service】 【The simulated content will be presented in the form of text and memory scenes】 【The simulation process is divided into three stages: pursuit stage, romance stage, and twist/heartwarming stage】 【After the simulation ends, a score and commentary will be generated to help you evaluate this relationship】 【Click to continue】 .... In Japan, Minami Yuuki received a love simulator. What's the point of a fake simulation? He used to disdain it. Until he discovered that he could acquire skills honed in simulated life and even gain future information through simulation. Simulated romance is really fascinating! ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters: https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/love-comes-after-simulation/ Chapter Updates Every: Monday:Tuesday:Wednesday 3 Chapters a week.

A Short Story with no actual meaning just to appreciate a few aesthetics I love

We’ve all read love stories. Heck, we all wished we could live in a love story. These beautiful literatures of romance have always had a certain defined flow to them that we’ve become accustomed to, a flow that rattles the kaleidoscope of butterflies within our stomachs.. There is always a meeting, gentle and warm… the falling in love, fiery and exciting.. the falling out of love, sad and heart wrenching… and the happily ever after, beautiful and seemingly forever… Oh how we love the beautiful things romance stories being us; the first kiss, the first ‘I love you’ and not to mention, the ‘forever’… But what about the events that come after that? What about the post ‘happily ever after’ struggles that people in love face but never speak of? What about the loneliness, the doubt, the lies, the boredom… …the possibility of INFIDELITY…. This is an internal monologue of a story, narrated from the perspective of a man struggling with the challenges a failing marriage brings with it, and of course, also told from the perspective.. of HER.

Once a upon a time.... All fairytales start with this line... and it always ends with ' a happily ever after' . A happy ending.... Every damsel in distress will always be rescued by a knight in shining armour or a handsome prince riding a white horse. The two will always face danger and hardship yet at the end of the day they will always have a happy ending. No matter who or how strong their opponent is the leads will always win. Because good will always prevail against evil. But what next after the happy ending? What kind of life do they live? What kind of leader are they? Will they stay good for the rest of their lives? Or something will change along the way? What will happen if the story changes? The damsel in distress was never saved by a handsome prince but almost killed by one? Let's try and find out, shall we?

Ciò che bramava di più era riuscire a sentire. Ciò che voleva di più era riuscire a non capire. ⏩@copyright,tutti i diritti riservati⏪

In order to explore the mysteries of the soul, the Solar System Alliance secretly formed a genius organization, the Apocalypse Junior Class, which brought together gifted young people from the four major federations of the solar system. However, a major accident occurred during the research, resulting in many casualties. The first offender was imprisoned, the junior class was disbanded, and the archives became taboo. Five years later, the Tianjin Jiwu A-level Military Academy, which returned home with a feather in the Pan-Solar System Mecha Competition, welcomed Tong Shen, the first place in the Asian Mecha Preparatory Class, like a pie in the sky, and began the road to reconstruction. However, this was just the beginning. Incredible things began to appear frequently, and the center of the vortex was an unknown sophomore. Mecha, the ultimate romance of men. It has been almost eight years since the last Star Wars Storm. Let's feel the charm of science fiction together. This is also the ultimate version of the Storm series.

Julian Reaper is a normal highschool student...... or is he? Julian at a young age got kidnapped by a Mercenaries who killed his dad while camping in a forest, he then got trained by those mercenaries who kidnapped him for 2 years along with the other kids they kidnapped but, those mercenaries who kidnapped him got attacked by another mercenaries. Julian thought that it's an opportunity given by god for him to escape this hell but, he then got kidnapped again by those mercenaries who attacked the previous one he's in, the new mercenaries treat him as family, family he believe he's not gonna experience again. but after 13 years of being dead in the public or so they thought, Julian's family learned that he is not dead yet so they took him again and leave a happy with him...... is that really what happened? well let's find out after he found a certain guy and became friends with him to start their new adventure! ///////////////////// Action, Gore, No yaoi, possible romance, mysteries, killing, Deuteragonist has it's own story or novel(Player's System)

Alexandra grey is just an ordinary woman that rarely leave her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talents, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million dollars !] [Your bank card account ending with 8575 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:00 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,013,000.00 dollars (Bank of America)] "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

The Crown Prince of Jing City, Rong Nian, was reputed to be cold and abstinent, indifferent to the charms of women, a thorny aloof person. Until someone captured a photo of him passionately kissing a woman in a car. His eyes reddening at the edges, he struggled to control his emotion, "Baby, could you love me once more?" Later, the usually low-key and never-showy Rong Nian walked through all of the high society families in Jing City with his delicate wife in his arms and his son, sporting a tuft of silly hair, in hand. Jiang Xi had always thought it was her first encounter with Rong Nian, only to realize it was a painstakingly orchestrated reunion!

Luther woke up on top of a mountain with an urge to for destruction. His lust for power can’t be matched , his love for all that’s gold is uncontrollable. Planted on a backwater planet by his father Luther must find a way to the divine realm and take revenge…. The life of a dragon is one of power and wealth. Humans many only worship him, while gods fear him, Luther is the one and only Storm dragon of….. Neutral evil with a huge ego and a gold rush. * * * * * Join the discord- https://discord.gg/9x9YtkPm6X

"I would treat you more than I would to my heart. There's nothing, there's no one that can get close to replacing you in my heart. I love you and I'll never stop loving you." Scarlett Chevalier, the precious princess to her father, became enemies with him when she discovers he's cheating on her mother with her mother's bestfriend. She grows up to be a vengeful young lady, seeking the downfall of her father and any man that blocks her way. But she would need to find a man that can take care of her and treat her like his own princess. Read after nine years to find out! Cover credit: Fire_wolf27

BOOK 2: FUTURISTIC MAFIA STORY. 105 days to live. Three worlds in one. One underground Mafia base. Violet Griffin is diagnosed with cancer again, and she has 105 days left to live. Violet rules out a bucket list, and her first goal is to tell her crush, Ethan Reed, about her feelings for him, but things don't go as planned when Ethan ignores her efforts to talk to him. She throws away her bucket list, and Ethan sees it. Having lost someone dear to him to cancer, Ethan makes it his priority to make her dreams come true. He offers her a job to be his tutor. As they spend time together, Violet gets interwoven in Ethan's dark underground world.  Then she realizes the people she hated the most were around her all along. NOTE: YOU CAN STILL READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST, BUT FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING, YOU CAN READ ' DIVORCED IN LOVE FIRST' IT'S WON'T SHOW AS OTHER BOOKS I'VE WRITTEN BUT YOU CAN SEARCH IT UP. THE ONE WITH THE GREEN COVER PHOTO, IS THE UPDATED VERSION.

Eat. Sleep. Work. Repeat. Lee Woohyun is a 29-year-old office worker who is tired of his life, and just waiting for the time that he disappears from this world. Then here’s Park Mingjung, a 25-year-old newbie in the office, brimming with positive energy. Woohyun sees his old self in him, making him sad a bit, but he has no idea that Mingjung has known him for a long time. However, everything changed when they accidentally kissed. Starting that day, he gained the power of shouting whatever came into his mind. His boring life began to be filled with excitement, embarrassment, guilt, and happiness--all because of Mingjung, who turned out to be a non-human?!

Alchemists are a prestigious and rare profession, and to become a qualified alchemist, one must first be a wizard. Wizards themselves are a noble and scarce breed. However, when a soul filled with thoughts of AK-47, ballistic trajectories, landmines, skateboards, and other otaku concepts inhabits the body of the most humble and lowly of slaves, and this slave becomes an alchemist, it’s as if a bomb has been dropped into a lake, sending waves crashing across the world. What’s even more surprising is that this guy not only refuses to follow the ancient traditions of alchemy passed down for thousands of years but also insists on creating outlandish inventions. The water-based magic potions he creates are completely revolutionary, turning centuries of alchemical history on its head, now reduced to tiny granules instead of the usual concoctions. As for his understanding of weapons and magic, it's equally unconventional: "Well, my weapon can directly eliminate your enemies right in your home—who needs a greatsword? And my magic cannon fires hundreds of fireballs in the time it takes you to cast one fireball spell, so who needs a staff? As for potions, it’s all about convenience and portability. But the most important thing is gold, gold, because only with enough gold can you buy all the things you need!” Kent shouted as he passionately defended his creations. It all started with an accident and a contract with a magical monster...