Raylin Marks Books In Order

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

(chapter 29) Palpatine goes by many names, Senator, Supreme Chancellor, Sith Lord, and Emperor. His powers are unmatched by any being in the galaxy. His ambitions carry across the stars as he rises through the ranks of the Republic. However, he is a master of disguising his true intentions as he trains Darth Vader behind the Jedi Council's back. But when he sends Darth Vader to assassinate the Jedi Order, Vader is eliminated. So Palpatine search the galaxy for another dark student to rule the galaxy alongside him. Kira is terrified of the new powers she can access, and this fear only makes her stronger. Palpatine makes her his new apprentice, and together, they believe they can rule the galaxy.

Am I going insane? The thought slithers into my mind the moment I wake up, cold and disoriented, in a place that feels more like a nightmare than reality. My head is empty, my memories wiped clean, leaving behind only a suffocating void where my identity should be. The walls around me are smeared with something dark—blood, maybe. Symbols, jagged and unfamiliar, carve into the surfaces as if someone tried to leave a message… or a warning. But none of it makes sense. Nothing here makes sense.  I try to grasp at something—anything—but the harder I reach, the faster it slips through my fingers, like smoke dissolving in the air. My pulse pounds as I force myself to move, each step foreign, like I’m controlling a body that doesn’t belong to me. A name. A purpose. Something to tell me who I am. But there’s nothing. Only fragments, pieces that refuse to fit together. Then the games begin. Survival. That’s all it’s supposed to be. Do what you’re told, follow the rules, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll make it out alive. But I learn quickly that this isn’t just about survival. It’s about control. It’s about twisting reality until I don’t know what’s real and what’s a lie. The other players are just as lost, just as desperate, but I can see it— But they aren’t like me. Some of them know more than they’re letting on. Some of them… aren’t afraid. The more I search for answers, the more the world unravels. Reality bends. Faces blur. Voices whisper from places they shouldn’t. Every time I think I’m close to the truth, it twists away from me, leaving me drowning in questions I can’t answer. The line between what’s real and what’s in my head has thinned to nothing, and I don’t know if I can trust my own mind anymore. Who am I? Maybe it’s better that I don’t know. Maybe knowing would break me beyond repair. Or maybe… maybe I was never meant to leave this place at all. I used to think I was just confused, just lost in the chaos. But now? I was definitely insane.

The story begins in a secluded convent, where a sinister force has taken hold of Sister Elena, a young nun. As her possession grows more severe, the Mother Superior calls for an exorcism. The Church responds by sending Father Cedric Cruz, a newly ordained exorcist fresh from his training at the Vatican. As Father Cedric begins the exorcism, he discovers that the entity possessing Elena is no ordinary demon—it is a succubus, a creature of seduction and corruption. The convent becomes a battleground of fear and horror, with long-buried secrets beginning to surface. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected ally emerges to aid Father Cedric in his fight against the supernatural. Together, they confront the malevolent force, but the battle is far from straightforward. When the exorcism is finally completed, Father Cedric uncovers a shocking truth—one that will challenge everything he believes and forever alter his understanding of the world he thought he knew.

Hikaru Nozomi was just an ordinary college student until a mysterious masked man attacks. He awakens the Element of Light and discovers that there were 9 other Elements just like him. He joins the Order of the Elements and helps them find the other 9 Elements.

If there was an object that could grant any wish you wanted, what would you ask for? Most would ask for wealth and prosperity, while those who are sick would probably ask for health and safety. It sounds impossible, but what if something like that actually existed? ... Kirigaya Yuuya, a corporate slave, found himself in an unimaginable situation. After doing a good deed for a beggar, he was given a magical candy that supposedly granted wishes. At first, he dismissed it as nonsense, but when he jokingly wished to be reincarnated as the pathetic character Arthur Vanitas from a fantasy novel he had read, he was stunned to find that the wish had come true! Fear and panic set in as he realized the fate of Arthur Vanitas was a miserable one—he was nothing more than a stepping stone for the protagonist. Just as despair started to overtake him, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind. [Ding! The System of a Thousand Worlds is ready to assist you!] [By completing the challenges and missions in the selected book worlds, the system guarantees a change in your fate!] [Mission 1: Complete the world titled "Rise of the Unwanted Queen!"] [Reward: Mastery of the Five Elements Talent and other mysterious rewards.] [Mission 2: Complete the world titled "The Destruction of the World by the White Mage."] [Reward: ...] And with that, Yuuya's journey to change his fate began. ... #Note: This is not a villain novel where the main character defeats the protagonist at every turn. Instead, the story will focus on the main character's journey to complete missions by entering the worlds of the books he selects. While there will be tension between the main character and the protagonist, that conflict will unfold in later chapters. ... #Tags: #Adventure #Action #Romance #Comedy #System #Revenge #Noble #Magic #Dragon #Anti-Hero #Handsome-male-lead #Beautiful-female-leads #Kingdom #Yandere #Obsessive Character #Psychopath #Weak-to-strong #Harem #Academy #System

In a world where every soul is marked by the gods, Aris was born without one. Hidden away since birth, she has spent her life as a ghost, never meant to exist. But when she is discovered, the world turns against her, branding her a curse, a danger, a mistake that must be erased. Hunted and alone, Aris must journey beyond the borders of everything she has ever known, searching for the truth behind her existence. But the more she uncovers, the more she realizes that the gods did not abandon the world—they were betrayed. And the key to their return… is hidden within her.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

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For centuries, powerful artifacts known as Relics have been hidden across the world, each containing unimaginable power. In the wrong hands, they could reshape reality itself. Rael, a skilled but reckless relic hunter, never believed in the myths surrounding these artifacts, until he discovers the Relic Phantom, a mysterious pendant that binds itself to him, awakening incredible abilities he never knew he possessed. But his discovery comes at a cost. Now marked as a Pewaris the chosen wielder of the Relic Phantom, Rael becomes the target of Phantom Order, a ruthless organization seeking to control all relics. With assassins on his trail and secrets from his past resurfacing, Rael is thrust into a war between those who wish to harness the relics' power and those who seek to destroy them. As he struggles to control his newfound abilities, Rael must uncover the truth behind the Relic Phantom and his connection to an ancient prophecy. But with enemies closing in and time running out, one question remains Will he master the relic’s power, or will it consume him?

In the year 874 N.E., the world is shaped by the power of Essence Marks — mystical symbols that grant unique abilities to those who awaken them. Sixteen-year-old Kairo lives a quiet life in a small village, unaware of his hidden potential. But when his village is attacked by a group of rogue Marked wielding dark and twisted powers, Kairo’s life is shattered. After discovering his parents dead and his home in flames, a mysterious surge of power awakens within him — a rare and dangerous white-and-black Essence Mark resembling yin and yang. Now marked by destiny, Kairo must uncover the truth behind his powers and face the dark forces hunting him. As he’s drawn into a conflict that threatens to unravel the world, Kairo must decide: will he become a savior — or a weapon of destruction?

Calamity, Divinity, Spirituality, Reality....and magic! A world without dreams is a world already dead. What does it mean to have a dream? What does it mean to have purpose? People have asked themselves these questions for over a millennium. Many found purpose, yet, many remained dreamless. Exactly ten thousand years after the end of the world, Rio is born into a recovering civilization. As the second son, with no claim to the throne of his family while suffering from amnesia, he finds himself dreamless until....

List of Books I will be reading on Qidian.

【WSA Newbie 2025 Entry】 I'll eat dog shit... Don't kill me... The above lines were solely for drawing attention. I'm sorry if it ruined your time. In a world plagued by unleashed horrors from the depths of hell, Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. The devil himself has swung wide the gates of hell for the reclamation of the throne of heaven, allowing monsters and demons to roam freely, spreading chaos and destruction. But hope flickers in the horror of darkness as God's unleashed the hidden powers within people of the world and marked worthy chosen few with supreme power to rise against the encroaching evil who are known to the world as: Avernus Slayer. Among them is our protagonist, who, along with a fraction of humanity, was granted extraordinary abilities, divided into four categories based on their unique powers, which are classified as • Miraculars • Berserkbleeders • Whisperers • Antitheusars However, amidst this struggle of power, a secret remains buried. There is a hidden demigod among the chosen few, blessed by all four categories yet he or she stays neutral avoiding conflict as a supporter but to whom? Read to know the fate of humanity unfolding through letters.

Once, a man unexpectedly arrived in the land of runes—a world filled with both untold opportunities and lurking dangers. Homeless and adrift, he survived by following the fleeting whispers in his mind, making a living as a bounty hunter, slaying monsters and capturing fugitives. But one fateful day, he uncovered a shocking secret… and with it, the truth of his destiny.

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Caleb, seorang pemuda berusia 20 tahun, berjuang keras untuk mengungkap misteri kematian ayahnya, Elijah, yang telah meninggal 17 tahun yang lalu dalam sebuah kejadian tragis yang tidak pernah dijelaskan secara rinci oleh ibunya, Anabel. Sebagai seorang polisi, Caleb telah menyelidiki banyak kasus, namun pencarian kebenaran mengenai ayahnya membawa ia ke dalam sebuah konspirasi yang lebih besar daripada yang ia bayangkan. Setelah menemukan petunjuk yang mengarah pada sebuah organisasi rahasia yang dikenal sebagai Arcanum Syndicate Order, Caleb terjebak dalam jaring misteri yang rumit. Organisasi ini ternyata memiliki keterkaitan erat dengan keberadaan humanoid—entitas buatan yang mengendalikan banyak hal di dunia, dan mungkin berhubungan langsung dengan kematian ayahnya. Dalam pencariannya untuk mengungkap kebenaran, Caleb semakin mendekati Arcanum Syndicate Order. Namun, untuk mengetahui lebih banyak tentang ayahnya dan organisasi tersebut, ia harus memasuki dunia gelap ini. Suatu malam, Caleb menerima pesan anonim yang memintanya untuk datang ke sebuah gudang terpencil yang mengarah pada Arcanum Syndicate Order. Pesan tersebut memberi Caleb kesempatan untuk masuk lebih dalam ke dunia organisasi tersebut, namun dengan risiko besar. Untuk mengungkap kebenaran, Caleb tahu bahwa ia harus memutuskan untuk masuk ke dalam Arcanum Syndicate Order, dunia yang penuh dengan kekuatan tersembunyi, manipulasi, dan ancaman dari humanoid yang siap mengubah nasib umat manusia. Namun, dalam perjalanan ini, Caleb juga harus menghadapi pilihan sulit yang dapat menghancurkan hidupnya dan orang-orang yang ia cintai. Ia harus bersiap untuk menghadapi kenyataan yang lebih gelap dari yang pernah ia bayangkan. Akankah Caleb berhasil mengungkap rahasia di balik Arcanum Syndicate Order dan kebenaran tentang ayahnya, atau akankah ia terjerat dalam kekuatan yang lebih besar yang ingin mengendalikan dunia?

WSA 2025 ENTRY THIS BOOK CONTAINS GRAPHIC SCENES(R18+) Mariella was cursed to die on her 21st birthday. She had been plagued with a terrible illness, a curse from the moon goddess that had left her pale with scaly skin and bright blue eyes. She was seen as an abomination to her family and despite their power and riches, they refused to find a cure. Instead, on the night of her 21st birthday, they throw a lavish ball and invite the most influential people in the kingdom. Few minutes before the clock struck 12, Mariella shares a kiss with a stranger. She had kissed Alec Valtore, the lycan king and a heartless killer that despised werewolves. Their kiss causes the curse to backfire and binds Alec to Mariella forever. Now, every time she was in danger, he feels the pain instead. Every injury, every wound—he suffers for her. Furious and desperate to break the bond, he rejects her in front of the entire kingdom- a horrible mistake that he would regret forever...

Thirteen books. Each containing knowledge capable of reshaping reality itself. Ijas, a brilliant yet enigmatic author, wrote them all—then vanished. His final act? A single gunshot, a cryptic message, and a disappearance that defied logic. Only Seven books remain. The rest? Lost… or taken. Now, those who seek the truth must uncover the secrets hidden within the pages. But some knowledge was never meant to be known—because once you understand it, there’s no turning back. What did Ijas discover? Why did he disappear? And who else is after the books? The answers lie within the 13 Books of End—but knowing them comes at a price.

[COMPLETED] She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

The silver ring was the bridge he never knew existed, a silent thread weaving his fate with the devil’s. It didn’t choose him by chance—this was destiny, set in motion long before he ever slipped it onto his finger. Each night, as sleep takes him, he crosses the threshold into a world of dark allure, where Hell isn’t just fire and torment but beauty laced with danger. And waiting on the other side, with a smirk as haunting as it is mesmerizing, is the devil himself—Lucien. Luca doesn’t know why he was chosen or what Lucien truly wants, but one thing is clear: the more he resists, the stronger the pull becomes. Fate has marked him, and the devil never lets go of what’s his.

Legacy of the Celestial Mark (A Tale of Gods, Betrayal, and Redemption) Volume I: Rise of the Fallen God In a world where divine rule shapes the fate of mortals and demons alike, Long Tian, once the celestial prince of the Heavenly Realm, is betrayed by his own brother, Long Xie, the ruler of the Demonic Realm. Framed for treason and cast into the Mortal Realm, Long Tian is stripped of his divine power and forced to live as a mere human. Yet, fate has other plans. Through countless battles, Long Tian slowly regains his lost strength, uncovering the truth of his past and his divine lineage. As he ascends once more, he unlocks the power of the Supreme Celestial Dragon, becoming the Emperor of Creation and the ruler of the Six Realms. Meanwhile, Long Xie wages a devastating war, determined to reshape the world in his own vision. Their inevitable clash shakes the heavens, culminating in a final battle that rewrites destiny itself. With the fate of existence hanging by a thread, Long Tian unleashes his ultimate divine power to defeat his brother, but Long Xie’s soul refuses to vanish. Instead, it lingers, finding an unexpected refuge—within Long Tian himself. Volume II: The Shadow Within With the war seemingly over and peace restored, Long Tian ascends as the undisputed ruler of the Six Realms, alongside his beloved, Long Yan, the goddess of the Spirit Realm. However, deep within him, Long Xie’s soul remains, whispering from the darkness, waiting for a chance to rise once more. During a high council meeting, Long Yu, ruler of the Phantom Realm, senses an eerie presence within Long Tian. To her shock, she hears Long Xie’s desperate plea for help from within Long Tian’s body. Realizing that his soul has not been destroyed, Long Yu keeps her discovery to herself, retreating in haste to uncover the secrets behind this impossible survival. As Long Tian begins to sense the change within himself, he wrestles with a shocking request—Long Xie asks to temporarily take control of his body in order to reclaim the Demonic Throne. The Demonic Realm, left in chaos after his defeat, has now fallen into the hands of a greater evil: Blood Tyrant Long Mo, the exiled elder brother of the Celestial Emperor. Ruthless and cruel, Long Mo has seized power, slaughtering Long Xie’s loyal generals and imprisoning his most trusted warlord, Tian Gui. Against his better judgment, Long Tian agrees. As Long Xie takes control, he returns to the Demonic Realm, only to find his former palace stolen, his people executed, and his most trusted warrior brutally tortured. Consumed with fury, Long Xie challenges the Blood Tyrant, only to realize—Long Mo’s strength surpasses even his own. At the brink of death, Long Tian intervenes, merging their powers into an unprecedented fusion of celestial and demonic might. Together, they unleash the ultimate technique—Heaven-Slayer Divine Annihilation—a forbidden power capable of erasing existence itself. Though Long Mo is gravely wounded, he manages to escape, vowing revenge. With the tyrant gone, Long Xie reclaims the Demonic Throne, and for the first time, his hatred toward Long Tian begins to waver. But peace never lasts forever. A far greater mystery lingers—Long Tian’s firstborn son, Tianhun, carries the Celestial Mark, but also bears the curse of the ancient Demon Lords. His very existence could either bring salvation… or the destruction of everything. Thus begins a new chapter, where the greatest battle is not fought with swords, but within the soul itself. Legacy of the Celestial Mark is an electrifying saga of gods and demons, brotherhood and betrayal, fate and defiance. In a world where light and darkness intertwine, where even the gods are bound by fate, one question remains— Can destiny truly be defied?

BLURB ; A MYSTICAL ROMANCE NOVEL (PARANORMAL ROMANCE) In the human realm, stands the dimension that cuts between the heavens and the hell and Sage happens to get entangled with hell itself. As a princess she has no right to what she wants and she gets entangled to the Devil's son. With no other choice she accepts to marry the dangerous and cursed third prince of crestthane but she is glad to finally leave the palace and she hopes to see her real mother again, and to find out whether or not she is dead… Imagine diving into a novel where you would get to see the devil himself, his wife, son.., and daughter in law. Have you ever wondered to hear the real truth about how the devil happened to become who he is now?, and why heaven often meets hell?, if yes.., then dive into this mystical romance novel between Angels and Demons…..

Kyle never asked to be a hero. He never sought glory, power, or the burden of fate. Yet, when a cryptic email lured him into another world—a realm where banished gods, ruthless demons, and forgotten creatures warred for dominance—he was left with no choice but to fight. The Land is ancient, ruled by forces beyond mortal comprehension. Every action carries weight, and every choice shapes the future. Marked by a system unlike any before him, Kyle discovers a terrifying ability: the power to absorb strength from his fallen foes. With each battle, his body grows stronger, his instincts sharper, but the line between man and monster begins to blur. As factions rise against him and beasts of legend hunt his every step, Kyle must navigate a brutal world where alliances are fragile, enemies are relentless, and survival is never guaranteed. The strong rule, the weak perish, and the path to power is paved with blood. But strength alone will not be enough. If Kyle is to carve a kingdom from the bones of his foes, he must master his abilities, forge unbreakable bonds, and challenge the very foundations of The Land itself. Yet with every victory, the whispers grow louder. The Land watches. The gods remember. And some destinies were never meant to be written. Can Kyle survive long enough to claim his place as Warlord, or will he become just another forgotten soul lost to the chaos of The Land?

Princess Azalea's life is shattered when Zaydon, the man she loves—a fierce and protective dragon shifter—makes a devastating choice. Bound by the ancient and cruel Dragon’s Bond, a spell that shackles a dragon to a princess at the cost of their own life, Zaydon seals their fates in a desperate attempt to protect Azalea from a looming, unnamed danger. The bond is one rooted in a barbaric tradition that demands the dragon’s death to prove the suitor’s worthiness to rule. This forces Azalea to confront the horrifying reality of Zaydon’s sacrifice. Once a source of safety and love, his actions now threaten to strip Azalea of everything she holds dear. Torn between her unrelenting love for Zaydon and the betrayal of his choice, Azalea spirals into heartbreak and fury. As the weight of the bond looms over them, she must grapple with the cost of his decision and the role she plays in this cruel fate. Her once steadfast trust is replaced by raw anger and sorrow as she searches for a way to save him—or to sever their bond forever. But danger brews beyond the walls of the castle. The political machinations of rival suitors and an impending war force Azalea into a desperate fight not only for Zaydon’s survival but also for her freedom. Caught between duty, love, and revenge, Azalea must summon her strength to defy a destiny written in blood and forge her own path forward—before it’s too late.

On the day of Sloane’s long-awaited mating ceremony, her world shatters. When the pack is attacked by vicious rouges, Her mate and pack alpha is forced to choose between his mate Sloane and his first love, Celeste. Sloane’s sister. Ryland doesn’t hesitate to choose Celeste, and Sloane’s left to die in the brutal attack. Sloane barely survives, only to wake up to a far greater nightmare. Framed for betrayal. Stripped of her title. Exiled. But the goddess is done with her yet.. As she’s dragged to the borders, Alpha Alexander returns. The true heir. The ruthless warrior and Ryland’s older brother. The moment he lays eyes on Sloane, his wolf growls one undeniable word. Mate. Alexander has returned to reclaim what’s his. His pack, his title, and now, her. But Sloane has learned the hard way that mates can betray, and this time, she refuses to be weak. Because if Alexander truly wants her, he’ll have to fight for her. ~~~~~~ “Help me..” Sloane slurred, she barely felt the pain, her body was numb, her hands trembled as she pressed them against her stomach. Something is wrong. Her vision blurred and then she heard footsteps, heavy and desperate. She lifted her gaze and saw him, her mate. “Ryland…” She lifts her hand weakly, reaching for him. He’s here. He can save her. Ryland’s gaze lands on her, his face pale as he takes in the blood staining her dress. His jaw clenches. For a second, she thinks he’s going to come for her. But then his eyes shift. Past her. To the figure trapped behind her. Celeste. Sloane watched in horror as everything about him changed. The tightness in his expression melts away, replaced with relief. Ryland rushes past Sloane like she’s nothing. Drops to his knees before Celeste. “I’m here. I’ve got you.” His voice is full of warmth—love. A love he never had for Sloane. Ryland grabbed her hand instantly, holding it like she’s his entire world. Sloane couldn’t breathe. “Ryland,” she chokes out, her body shaking. “Please… help me. Our baby..” He doesn’t even look at her. “I won’t let anything happen to you, Celeste. I should have chosen you from the start.” He picked her up, ready to walk away. Sloane tried one last time, her voice weak. “Ryland….please..” Ryland paused to look at her, his gaze flickered to the blood that trickled down her legs then walked away with Celeste clinging unto his arm.

The reason I am looking at death with my eyes... I want to escape a meaningless life, certainly a fake one. Also, what good is it to be born cursed if you can't pursue your curses fully?

Eka Putra, a dedicated player of the sandbox RPG god simulator "Kotak Buana," has spent years shaping and molding its virtual world. He's grown bored with the original content and frequently uses mods to inject new life and unpredictability into his gameplay. One day, Eka stumbles upon a mod that promises to change the player's perspective from a detached god-like view to a first-person experience. Intrigued, he installs it without much thought. The moment the mod is installed, his monitor emits a blinding flash of light, and Eka loses consciousness. He awakens to find himself in a world that feels strangely familiar. It's the world of "Buana Box," but it's no longer a game. He has been reborn as Raka, a newborn infant, in the very world he created. Raka quickly realizes the implications of his situation. He's no longer a god with unlimited power; he's a vulnerable inhabitant of a world he shaped. He retains some knowledge of the game mechanics and the world's history, but he lacks the god-like powers he once wielded. Raka's primary goal is clearhe is find a way back to his original world. But how does one return from a virtual world made real? Raka's journey will be fraught with challenges as he navigates the complex society, politics, and dangers of "Kotak Buana." He'll need to rely on his wits, his knowledge of the game, and perhaps some unexpected allies to unravel the mystery of his reincarnation and find a path home.