Rusty Lakes

Sixteen-year-old Nova has always felt different, but she never imagined how deeply those differences ran. Adopted as a baby after a tragic accident, Nova believed she was a normal girl living a normal life. But when strange marks begin to appear on her skin and an otherworldly strength stirs within her, Nova’s world shatters. During a family trip to the lake, the unimaginable happens—Nova undergoes a violent transformation, her body turning into something monstrous. The beast she becomes is unstoppable, and in the chaos, she accidentally kills the only people who ever loved her. Consumed by guilt and horror, Nova flees into the night, leaving everything behind. Homeless and alone, Nova must navigate the harsh realities of survival while grappling with the truth about who—and what—she is. As she searches for answers, Nova begins to unravel the mysteries of her past and the ancient power coursing through her veins. But learning to control her inner beast may come at a price, and she will have to decide whether to embrace the wild within or let it consume her completely. A tale of transformation, survival, and self-discovery, The Wild Within is a gripping blend of romance, action, and adventure that delves into the darkness of human and inhuman nature.

Seojun, a shy piano prodigy from Korea, discovers an extraordinary gift—his music allows him to teleport to places that resonate with his soul. One fateful evening, his emotions carry him to a serene lake in Germany, where he meets Elias, a charismatic CEO whose life feels as distant from Seojun’s as the stars. Drawn together by an unexplainable connection, Seojun and Elias form a bond that transcends space and time. Through shared melodies, heartfelt conversations, and dreams of belonging, they begin to unravel the pressures of their worlds while discovering the healing power of love. But as their connection deepens, Seojun’s teleportation becomes unpredictable, threatening the delicate harmony they’ve built. Can their love survive the distance, or will the echoes of their hearts be lost across worlds?

In the enchanting land of Serendia, where shimmering moonlight dance upon tranquil lakes and ancient forest whisper secrets, there exists a mysterious lullaby that drifts throught the hight air. Every evening, when the sun sets behind the horizon, a haunting melody emerges, soothing the heart of the restless and beckoning sleep to weary souls.

Lin Mu was an orphan living in a country town. Having no knowledge of cultivation, he was a common peasant. This was until he discovered a mysterious ring stuck in a tree. Wearing it, a new world opened up to Lin Mu. The world of cultivation! The ring bestowed Lin Mu with the ability to cultivate while also giving him the ability to manipulate space. Snatching treasures, exploring unknown realms, looting secret grottos, everything was possible with the ring. Witness Lin Mu as he learns his purpose in life, finds his destiny, meets impeccable experts and beings. Watch him as he learns the truth of the cosmos, and becomes its saviour! P.S: Rise of the Worm Sovereign is a prequel to this book. Tags: #weak to strong #Beast taming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #NO YOUNG MASTERS #NO HAREM ----- Old Synopsis: Lin Mu was a common boy living in a small town, ostracized by the townsmen because of a mistake he made during the harvest, his house seized to compensate for it. Forced to fend for himself in the outskirts, he finds a rusty ring embedded in the tree where he always used to play as a child. Witness his story as the mysterious rusty ring changes his destiny forever, opening him up to a world he would never have experienced, people he would have never met, and powers he would have never had. Instagram: grand_void_daoist -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Join the discord-https://discord.gg/VfJFxXnbAE

God above all. A story of two youngsters who were originally match makedfrom heaven. Louis was a child who was sacrificed by his father to the devil inorder to get money for his heart surgery since his father was a poor man. Louis was to get married to a devil after he reach 24 years. Thanks to his mother's prayers God gave him a chance before reaching 24 he met a girl called Lucy who had to be his guardian against the evil. Later they separated because Louis was to be taken to his father's place before he reaches17years. After 10 years Louis got a girlfriend Sarah who never loved him but his money when Louis found about this he was shocked that he blamed God for this. n angel from heaven appeared to him and told him to go and find Lucy before he reaches his 24th birthday and get married to her. unfortunately Louis hadn't seen her for 10 years and he didn't know where she was,he decided to look for her in every corner of the world untill one day he found her in a terrible situation were she was being chased by two water demons which wanted to kill her before meeting Louis. at the same time the angel appeared and helped them to fight the demons. later he told them why they have to get married and told Lucy the cause of her sister's death was related to Louis' father. later the two got married but the evil did not stop to hunt them till the day they made Lucy half dead and told Louis to get married to the devil and they produce the child who will spread the evil all over the world. Louis had no choice but to agree inorder to save his love so he had to go under the lake to get married to the devil. fortunately the angel gave him a medallion which helped him to escape from the devil's hands at that time the agreement which was made by his father was already destroyed and his wife was also out of danger. the angel helped him to escape and took him to the heavens which was forbidden so the angel had to lose his power if being an angel and Louis had to return to earth to be with his lover.

I died in an accident after making three of my beautiful girlfriends have a big fight. In another life, I woke up from my sleep after being saved by King Zavier, a charming young king when I drowned in the lake. Strangely, King Zavier is very similar to my best friend from high school, Xavier, who was killed a year ago as a soldier while serving in a conflict area. He wanted me to be his queen, when all the noble ladies were crazy about him. Meanwhile, I actually fell in love with Princess Minka, his beautiful younger sister. I also had to face the obsession of Duke Aiden De Vegmegeur, King Zavier's half-brother who was very similar to the gang leader who bullied me in high school. Does a playboy like me have to be a potential rival for noble ladies and an obsession for the King and his half-brother?

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

Upon awakening, Zhou Sui finds himself a low-level Qi Refiner in the Cultivation World. Fortunately, he obtains the Supreme Gu God Bowl, which allows him to cultivate various Gu Insects. Cultivating the Spring Autumn Gu can prolong his life and bestow immortality. Cultivating the Golden Cicada Gu grants the ability to revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bone. Cultivating the Dragon Elephant Gu gives him the Power of Dragon Elephant and the Dragon Elephant's Body, making him invulnerable. Yet, the first Gu Insect he cultivates happens to be the Obsession Gu. From then on, he discovers a broad path of cultivation. As time changes and landscapes shift, the only constants are my eternal life and the everlasting Zhou family.

When the night came, there was a twittering sound in his ears, and the monster in the shadow began to move restlessly. Jason’s hungry stomach began to roar, and he couldn’t help swallowing saliva. Hunger is the best spur.

After a fatal accident, Daniel is reborn in an underwater world as a simple carp, retaining his human mind and guided by a mysterious evolution system. In the vast and perilous ecosystem of a lake filled with deadly predators and ancient secrets, he must learn to survive, evolve, and uncover the purpose behind his new existence

Rebirth through Time Travel] "I Rely on Intangible Cultural Heritage to Transform the Waste Planet" Introduction: [Planting + Food + Infrastructure Management Daily] In the year 4321 of Interstellar, the frozen Evelyn woke up on a waste planet. She wanted to grow flowers and fish, but unfortunately she was bound to the "Inheritance System". Faced with tens of thousands of inherited skills in the system, Evelyn was overwhelmed and wanted to lie down and give up immediately. Unfortunately, the waste planet was desolate and the environment was bad, which was not suitable for planting and retirement. In order to get rewards and improve his living environment, Evelyn had no choice but to learn various inheritances [Learn house building, food, medicine, martial arts, embroidery...] [Congratulations on completing the task, rewards include fields, forests, lakes, shopping malls, family planning supplies...] Later, there were millions of fertile fields on the abandoned planet, herds of livestock, and rich nutrition. 　　 a priceless treasure that shocked the world was produced on the abandoned planet. 　　the Intangible Cultural Heritage College, the Science and Technology College, and the Immortal Cultivation College were opened on the waste planet. 　　… 　　the defeated waste star regained its vitality, with advanced medical care, advanced technology, and explosive combat power. 　　All races of people in the universe want to learn culture and technology. 　　Evelyn looked at the crowd of different races: Sorry, the natives of the ancient blue star are given priority. Special topics: Cool articles, food articles , farming infrastructure articles

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

Ryan Carter never thought his late-night gaming habit would land him in a life-or-death adventure. When a mysterious update traps him inside the virtual world of Eden’s End, he starts at the very bottom: a powerless 'Player Zero.' With nothing but a rusty sword and his wits, Ryan must fight through hordes of monsters, conquer deadly dungeons, and uncover the secrets hidden within the game. Teaming up with an unlikely group of allies—a rogue archer, a battle-hardened tank, and a mysterious beauty who seems to know more than she lets on—Ryan discovers that becoming a hero isn’t just about leveling up. It’s about courage, friendship, and finding purpose in a digital world where the stakes are higher than ever. Can Ryan rise from zero to hero, save the ones he cares about, and uncover the truth behind the game before it’s too late?

Charlie, struggling with his art, finds hope and inspiration when he encounters a beautiful young woman by the lake, leading him to pursue his dream in an upcoming art competition.

Tom Scott never intended to become a hero. Accidentally summoned to another world after the true hero had already arrived, he was left to carve his own path. Over the years, his incredible skill and tenacity earned him the title of an S-class adventurer, celebrated and respected across the land. But after a decade of relentless quests and battles, Tom yearns for peace. Memories of a serene countryside—its lush green forests, golden wheat fields, and a tranquil lake—call out to him. Determined to leave the chaos behind, he sets his sights on this idyllic haven to start a new chapter in life. Yet, even in retirement, the world has a way of pulling adventurers back into its fold. Can Tom truly find the quiet life he seeks, or will his past follow him to the countryside? author's note: I have used that name so redundantly on my reruns of Stardew Valley

In a world where strong or useful abilities known as Skills are used everywhere to fight and kill. Rinka and Minaro, two teenagers, head to a lake to have fun. But things interfere with their fun, and they end up on the most painful adventure of their life. Where they gain new skills, meet new people, and fight for their life.

# RELAXED On the day he entered university, the navigation system on his phone started to have the function to automatically search for treasures. Every time he found a treasure, he would be able to receive a lot of rewards. “92kg of embezzled products detected. The reward for completing the treasure hunt: 100 million mansions by the Sky Lake.” “The top celebrity, Xia Qiu, will run into danger soon. The reward for completing fate hunt: 100 million cash.” “5kg gold detected. The reward for completing treasure hunt: 60% stock of Distant Publishing that’s worth 600 million.” With the continuous treasure hunts automatically detected on his phone and obtaining the rewards from the hunts, Ye Feng said, “From today onwards, I’ll be the most pretentious bastard.”

It is said that in the Kingdom of Duyul, lakes are the home to mermaids that are considered sacred and devine. It is the only Kingdom where activities such as fishing and swimming are prohibited for such activities are considered to be a disturbance to the tranquil home of the guardian of the water bodies. There are many myth about the Guardian of the lakes showering people that worship them with good fortune and blessing while bringing destruction and havoc to those who disturbs their abode. Some say that if the Guardian of the lake recognizes you as their mate then your soul will be taken by them to their abode forever to live there but never to be reincarnated. . . .

Elara, a young painter known for her extraordinary talent and calm demeanor, stumbles upon a mysterious crystal orb while shopping with her vibrant best friend, Sienna. Drawn to its otherworldly beauty, she takes it home, intending to create a masterpiece for her upcoming art auction. But as she finishes her sketch, the orb unleashes a surge of light and transports her into a breathtaking world she thought only existed in her imagination—a realm of shimmering crystal forests, star-lit lakes, and magical secrets.

"Classmate, can I sit beside you?" The beautiful boy nodded indifferently as he vacated the unowned chair beside him of his things before redirecting his gaze unto the thick Psychology book he had been reading, paying her not a shred more of his attention. _______________ "Classmate, I forgot to bring my pen, can I borrow one from you?" Her beautiful deskmate frowned slightly but still ended up lending one under her desperate, begging face. "This is the last one I'm lending you. You borrow one from me every day. When are you returning them to me?" ________________ "Classmate, I sprained my ankle. Can you carry me to the infirmary? It hurts so much!" A few minutes later... The school doctor concluded that there was nothing wrong with her ankle. "Uncle Doctor, you must be mistaken. Can you check again? Ahhh! It hurts so much! I think I'm going to die!" School Doctor "..." Brat! How dare you question my ability! Scram! ______________ "Classmate, wuwuwu! My father died and my mother sold our house and ran away with the money. I have nowhere to go now. Can I stay at your house for a while?" Dongfang Xi cried pitifully causing the beautiful teenage boy to purse his lips in heartache and worry as he took her into his embrace. ......... "Achoooooo!!!" On a secret military base on the outskirts of Beijing, a certain unmarried general who was said to have died and whose wife ran away with his inheritance sneezed loudly. Dongfang Yu rubbed the tip of his nose and smiled foolishly. "My dearest darling daughter must be missing me." _____________ Top student Qin Ye's life had been calm and unperturbed as the still waters of an untouched lake in the deep mountains until one day, an obstinate creature called Dongfang Xi barged in, creating constant ripples that gradually turned into turbulent waves on his otherwise quiet lake and ever since then, peace became a luxury as a certain Imp continued to dance and prance around on the tip of his heart. "Ever since I met you, my life had been filled with colors."

Global over population is an ever growing threat to the planet. War is raging across multiple countries. Governments are viewed as incompetent. World leaders are desperately searching for a means of peace, but will settle for pacification if they must. The Games Of War have been announced. To ease the global tension of food scarcity and energy depletion, every country must enter 5,000 students between 16 and 18. 17 year old Blake Henry sits at the edge of the lake, fishing rod in hand, waiting to hear which country has been selected next.

My name is Shen Mu, I just turned twenty this year, and I am a heavenly traveler. Two and a half years ago, because I was squatting in the toilet pit playing with my cell phone for too long, when I stood up my legs were numb and unsteady, and I accidentally fell forward. Then accompanied by the sound of the cell phone falling was a burst of heavenly rotation, and came to the sky of this immortal cultivation continent. After that, there was a sound of clothes being torn by a strong force, and my clothes were torn into pieces by an invisible force, even my pants were not left behind. But fortunately, I was falling into a spiritual lake. Unfortunately, there was someone in this spiritual lake, and it was also a stunningly beautiful fairy with an excellent figure. Unfortunately, I only caught a glimpse of her fair face and body, and then I completely fainted. When I woke up again, that fairy used this as a threat to forcefully take me as her disciple. I had no choice but to bow my head to her and agree. Since then, my cultivation life in Wanxiang Peak has thus begun.

Cliche. Another monster progression story. That was probably what you thought when you read the title of my story. And, I can't lie, for the most part, it probably is. But, what else am I supposed to do when I've been thrusted into a world that could kill me in an instant? There's nothing to do but to progress, to devour and evolve. You would do the same too. Such is the basis of a monster. Such is the right of any living being. So that's what I did. I ate, I killed and I hoarded anything I could get my big limbs on. Friendship, allies and love? There used to be a little god calling himself "Heaven's Equal" who spouted of such things, before I ate him. The world went pretty quiet after that. Follow my story. Read for yourself how I evolved from a little monster in a lake I thought was the ocean, all the way into the Titan Of Destruction. What To Expect: - A relatively quick progression story - Ruthless, I mean - Fang Yuag levels - of ruthless protagonist. - A system? that grows stronger along with the protagonist - Big Monsters Duking It Out, with minimal humans/beastmen/elves, etc. . .focus. Basically, monsterverse without annoying ass humans ruining the show. - Did I mention that the protagonist was pretty evil?

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A couple weeks before Lake's Martial Course Entrance Exam, While he was taking a nap during a class he is awoken by a strange beeping sound. Opening his sleepy eyes, he could sees a strange holographic screen in front of him. [Roleplay System has successfully bonded to host. Do you wish to begin roleplaying?] [Yes?] or [No?] At first Lake thought he was still half asleep and half-heartedly chose [Yes]. Immediately After he saw a new prompt appear before his eyes. [Please select the main role the host wishes to play from the following options.] After reading that message, A series of options appeared before him. The options were so numerous that they covered the entirety of his vision. From the numerous options Lake could spot a few interesting sounding roles, [Martial Saint], [Heavenly Sage], [Harem King], [Slaughterer]… The options were too much and they made Lake dizzy. Without much thinking Lake scanned through the list of roles and choose the role whose name caught his attention the most. [Master of Fate] *** Disclaimer 1. Cover art is not mine. It belongs to kaslla. I took the image and edited my title onto it. Their twitter handle is ksb_x4 if you wish to check out their work. 2. This is my first novel that I decided to write to fill up my free time, so don't expect constant updates or any amazing writing quality. 3. I am willing to take criticism as I am still looking to improve my writing skills. For those who may post constructive criticism, thanks in advance. 4. Finally, thank you for taking the time to read my novel.

Welcome to Hell's Gate City, a sprawling metropolis inspired by Venice and the industrial heart of the Pride Ring. Situated in the Sea of Pride-a marshy region dominated by rivers, swamps, lakes, and towering factories-Hell's Gate is a city where pollution fills the air and danger lurks in every shadow. In this story, you'll follow Kain Longheart the rhythm demon, blind and former Pentagram City musician, who has left his old life behind to open Veildark Records a record label. Join Kain, his crow companion Greasy, Lenian Bloodbite, Rash, and other original characters on a near-lethal underground hunt for the Recorder-a device containing the only known recording of the infernal melody. Brace yourself for a journey where blood and jazz collide, all within the hellish landscape tied to the Hazbin Hotel universe. Ready to breathe in the smoke of the factories and dive into the dark canals of Hell's Gate City? Then let the hunt begin.

A story about man named Sebastian Heinrich,who just ordinary man who one night he saved a drowning boy in the lake. After that he found himself reincarnated as a character in his novel as Louis Roosevelt THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. He will face a difficult journey,as he enter the world where all impossible things come true(AWAKEN,PATHWAYS,MAGICAL CREATURE) will Sebastian be able to return to his original world???

It was always Elliot's dream to become an Adventurer. He lacked magic powers to which was why society looked down on him. His life changed when he was lost in the Forest of Gray Lake, and a book found its way into Elliot's hand. The book was a manual to become strong. So strong that you could cross the level cap of all adventurers. A book that contains the secret to surpass level 100. [ Images on the cover not mine ]

Those of us who remember the days of the writer's workshop in Iowa. Classmates, hearts involved in creative writing. Featured in books written by themselves ten years after graduation from Iowa. Best-selling Novels, Poetry books, and classroom texts, to teachers of the art of writing themselves. The Reunion will be at a Cabin resort just off Lake McBride Lake. Plenty of Fishing, boat rentals, and swimming. Lots of hiking trails, and picnic spots to grill out at. Picturesque views to paint, and write a novel about. The class of 1979, will meet at the resort cabin rental check-in. What to expect is unlimited points of view and get-togethers from June till September. What happens next is the phenomena to unfold come join us and read along as a friend. Sit back and enjoy a book serial. The greatness of these is a good Romance and the writer who writes it. Author DeeAnn Gorman.

WARNING: R18+ Alpha Vesper: "Deal?!" Alpha Vesper proposed. "Deal!' Elara accepted relief washed over her face and gratitude in her eyes. "You will be a slave to no other one but me, you will serve and listen to only me, and henceforth you are mine…only!" his voice hushed out darkly upon her face. Even though his words had a heavy impact on her, she smiled and nodded. "Yes… I will be yours..." Alpha Harlan: "You are mine! You are not a slave to anyone... not even to me!" He declared, already up from the bed. His anger surfaced and his impulse was diving heavily like a beast that was just unbridled from its cage. Elara was not concerned by his action, she lashed out, "I would rather be a slave to him than be your mate!" Her words hit him like a heavy weight hitting an ice lake, it cracked and shattered his heart into a million pieces. "You are mine, Elara!" darkly and steadily he affirmed to her, "There is nothing you can do!" Alpha Zephyr: Inched from her face, he burrowed his gray eyes into her hazel eyes, her thoughts became visible to him. His hand caressed her hair down and stopped by her lips. "You might be my brother's Luna and the other one's slave, but to me, you are someone I will devour first." • • • Caught in between hatred, lust, and love! ___________________ A once Princess, sold as a slave, caught between Triplet Alpas who in turn become her haven, heaven, and also her hell! . . . Tormented by her uncle and betrayed by her brother, Elara, the Third-generation Wolf Princess of King Draven, the Alpha King of Romic Moon Pack, whose kingdom was ambushed and destroyed by his brother, Gathrick. Elara, having an inner wolf with two different colored eyes without a shifting ability, was assumed to be cursed. Right from the death of her parents, Elara was enslaved by her brother and uncle, tortured, tormented, and haunted until she was sold out of her Pack to the most powerful Pack. Elara with the mind of vengeance was caught between two out of the rogue triplet Alphas who couldn't accept a slave as their mate but rather claimed her as their throne's pet. Trapped in the domain of her mates, would Elara ever seek revenge and rise through the dust?