How Old Is Ruby Hoshino

Being a victim of a house fire that brought the entire family house down, Valentina was left with several burns on her. body, causing her to be titled as the creature of Bayhill. Her stepsister, Chole Callum was about to get married and according to the family tradition, Valentina as the elder daughter of the family must be married. Seeing this as an opportunity to wipe their shame away, the Callum family put a price tag on Valentina's head, whoever gets to marry her would be given a hundred thousand dollars. The family stated that Valentina Husband doesn't need to care for Valentina as she could be thrown away once the marriage certificate has been signed.  With that many people were interested in Valentina, however her stepsister, picked the worst among the people that came, thinking Valentina would be thrown away after the marriage and probably end up dead in the few days, but little did she knew that she had chosen a multi billionaire for her sister, dressed like homeless man with no source of income, little did they know he is the most talked man in the world. “How would you have the last laugh if you commit suicide now.” “Don't you want to see your sister come begging you for forgiveness.” “Don't you want to be the key to your family fortune. Don't you  want to be the Yes and No of your family.” “Don't you want to see your family all going to their knees begging you to come save them from their catastrophe.” “Don't you want to rule the world again, become the woman that everyone can't stop talking about in the country, just like ten years ago, but this time it would be different. You will be crowned as a Queen.” “Stay alive and all these will happen.” “Be with me and I will make you the woman in every man's heart, even the married ones.”

In an era where everyone venerates the gods, Lu Ran, a high school junior, reveres a mysterious being brought to him. From then on, the mortal realm gained a wandering believer. Gods fend off demons with slick maneuvers, exhibiting flamboyant skills unique in their own right, whilst Lu Ran knows deep down that he is genuinely a devout follower! The story begins in an old residential building...

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

Silas, after getting gutted by the hands of his brother, never thought he’d be tossed into another world. Especially not that of a complex ranking system where he’d fight others to the death, make allies, and learn magic just to earn the title of “STAR EMPEROR” — a title gifted to the strongest ranker there with a promised prize… Only it would be a lot harder than he thought. The gods watching the system were unfair and cruel. Plus his enemies were strong, his allies harbored secrets, and he didn’t know a thing about this world’s magic… or why the scar from his death was so important. It was a good thing he knew swordsmanship — swordsmanship he knew he’d have to take to the next level if he wanted to survive. And maybe, just maybe, in the end he’ll find the revenge and power he was searching for. [ DISCORD ] : https://discord.gg/WgJ62z23CB [ TUMBLR ] : https://www.tumblr.com/writer-seddem

The mountains are wise and old. they witness many things, things that are unwritten, abandoned by history. One of them is the story of an old man. Who is powerful yet doubtful. he doesn't understand his true self. and hopes to find it, in this strange place we call earth with some strange creatures we call humans.

{Check out my new novel, Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

In one of the Northern Villages of the Meadow Kingdom, the little girl, Lithea had lived her best life with her parents and her closest friend, Hugo. With her cheerful personality, her laughs and giggles bring joy to the household. But one fateful night, after the birth of her younger sister, Mia, the happy family was visited by a monstrous beast. To protect them, their parents faced the giant wolf and fought them to buy time for the children to escape. With the baby in her arms, Lithea seeks help and shelter from Hugo's family, the Marbles. But not long after the tragic night, a high priest, Chi, showed up on their doorsteps and took the girls under the care of the Sun Temple, a counterpart of the Sol Temple where Chi occupies the highest position. The changes in her life affected her greatly, once a cheerful child barely showed emotion in her dark cold eyes. She vowed to herself to avenge her parents and to seek the root of all the killings in the northern region and eliminate it. Will she be able to control her feelings in battle? Will she be able to avenge her parents, or would it inflict more pain in her as she begins her journey? Warning!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK This book may contain triggering contents such as BLOOD, TRAUMATIC EVENTS, VIOLENCE, AND MURDER.

In a world ravaged by civil war, humanity teetered on the brink of collapse. The conflict was fueled by the fact that humans possessed extraordinary abilities, which they wielded against one another in a desperate bid for dominance. As the chaos escalated, the Hoshino family, driven by a desire to restore peace and balance to the world, took drastic measures. They created a virus, one that, when inhaled, would suppress the special powers that had become the root of the conflict. The virus, a potent tool in the quest for tranquility, was disseminated globally, its effects felt by all who breathed it in. To ensure that humanity remained in check, the Hoshino family periodically released the virus, maintaining a delicate equilibrium. However, there was a caveat: the Hoshino family themselves were immune to the virus's effects, possessing a unique resistance that set them apart from the rest of humanity. This immunity granted the Hoshino family unparalleled power and control, allowing them to shape the world according to their vision. As the sole guardians of the virus, they held the fate of humanity in their hands, dictating the course of history and maintaining the fragile peace that had been forged. Generations passed, and the Oshino family's grip on the world only tightened. They ruled with an iron fist, crushing any opposition and maintaining control through brutal force. But their power went beyond mere physical dominance - they had also developed the ability to manipulate the minds of people, erasing memories and altering perceptions to suit their own agenda. The world was a dystopian nightmare, with the Hoshino family pulling the strings from behind the scenes. But amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged. A young man named Kaito, along with his loyal companion, a dog from the slums, rose up to challenge the Hoshino family's stranglehold on the world. They were joined by a motley crew of individuals from the slums, each with their own unique skills and strengths. Together, they formed a ragtag resistance, determined to fight against the Hoshino family's tyranny and reclaim the world for its rightful owners. As Kaito and his companions delved deeper into the heart of the Hoshino family's stronghold, they began to uncover the dark secrets behind the virus and the family's mind control techniques. They discovered that the virus was not just a simple suppressant, but a complex tool that altered the very fabric of human consciousness. They learned that the Hoshino family had been using the virus to erase memories of humanity's past, to make people forget that they had once possessed extraordinary abilities. The more they learned, the more they realized that their fight was not just against the Hoshino family, but against a system that had been designed to keep humanity in chains. They saw that the world was a prison, with the Hoshino family as the wardens, and that the only way to escape was to confront the truth and shatter the illusions that had been cast over the world. With this knowledge, Kaito and his companions steeled themselves for the ultimate battle. They would fight to free humanity from the Hoshino family's grasp, to restore the memories of the past, and to reclaim the powers that had been lost. The war for the future had begun, and the fate of humanity hung in the balance. Would Kaito and his companions be able to overcome the Hoshino family's formidable power, or would the world remain forever trapped in a cycle of oppression and control? Only time would tell.

The only child from a dysfunctional home. A man can be wealthy, famous, handsome and healthy. All this was true about Andrew Levis except falling in love. As rich as his father was, he was not attracted to any other female except his mother. Andrew Levis inherited the same habit from his father. He finds himself in a one night stand with Sarah Obama after a club party. The only solution to his family problems is only if he can produce a child. Andrew was trapped to get Aria pregnant, the daughter of kids Crocs company. Ariq drugged Andrew so he could get her pregnant, so it leads to marriage. Their plans were unsuccessful as Andrew mistakenly met Sarah in an hotel room while she was waiting for her fiancee to have her a month to their wedding. Sarah's boyfriend broke up with her even when they have not fully known each other, using it against her when he knew quite well she's not a cheater, all because he loves his side chic. The same greedy Aria that wants to get married to Andrew and still have extra marital affairs with Alfred. Few weeks after the one night stand Sarah discovered she's pregnant. After Sarah's discovery since the one night stand, Andrew proposed to her. "Please marry me, make me the happiest man in earth and let's help each other get revenge. Find out what happens next?

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Literally just a bunch of old journal entries of mine. Cringe along with me as I relive these days. It's been at least 15 years...some of these are as old as 20! How bad could it be? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

When the creatures advanced, the world was doomed to oblivion. Only ruins of cities and lost souls remained, struggling to survive the inevitable. However, Cosmic Energy brought with it a gift as enigmatic as it was dangerous: a power capable of saving the last survivors or condemning them for good. Dante never wanted to be a hero. Trained by his parents to face a future that crumbled before it arrived, he learned that survival requires more than courage – it demands sacrifice. Now, thrust into the Capital with the enigmatic warning *don’t be the protagonist*, he finds himself at the center of a conflict larger than he ever imagined, where ancient secrets and relentless enemies test his every step. Amid improbable alliances and desperate battles, Dante will need to uncover the true cost of survival. And as he explores the limits of a world he no longer recognizes, he will learn that the greatest challenge isn’t fighting the creatures that devastated Earth. In a game where salvation and destruction are just a step apart, Dante will have to decide not only how to fight – but what to fight for. Follow the story of one who had never tasted victory before.

We know that when a prophecy becomes a legend, it will be over. But what if the prophecy becoming a legend is just the beginning? Rumor has it that some secrets of this world should remain buried forever. Deep in its ruins so that no soul would discover them. The damned stand watch there, guarding the treasures of the ancient past. Artificial truths hidden there, forgotten for the sake of the future. The darkness beneath them sleeps, waits, prepares for the right time. When her master summons her again, she will fight. We can ask the gods for the answers we seek. But we will see them only when the time comes. When the sun replaces the moon, when darkness is replaced by light. After the return of the Rebel of Darkness, after the death of the protectors, after the division of the worlds, after the extermination of magic, after a hundred years of darkness, light returns to Akhanta. The healer's daughter, who was not killed in time, escaped and survived, had to live in the shadow of her past and become a completely different person. While discovering the secrets that are connected with herself, she gets further and further into the ruins of the world. It reveals the links of the past, those that will have to be revealed again.

The third clause hit his entire being, not like he wanted to in the first place, it stated, 'they would have no physical contact that had to do with the canal desires of man', she could have literally written 'No s*x', this woman was weird. He started to rethink his decision. This synopsis is from the fourth chapter, enjoy dear reader.

Two twin sisters Ruby and Runa, total strangers by birth, have lived parallel lives in London. Ruby, the older twin, is actually a stranger, adopted by their mother as an infant. Runa, on the other hand, is their mother's biological daughter. Their mother, driven by a desire to provide a loving family, had kept the truth hidden, raising both girls as her own. As a result, Ruby and Runa grew up with a deep-seated bond, unaware of the secrets that lay beneath the surface. Ruby has always excelled, while Runa feels overshadowed. Ruby's success includes a high-paying job and engagement to billionaire CEO Ethan Blackwood. Runa's life, however, is marked by failed attempts to snag a rich husband. Her latest relationship leaves her pregnant and stuck with a poor boyfriend. A tragic car accident disfigures the twins, leaving them unrecognizable. In the chaos, their mother, frantic with worry, mistakenly identifies Runa's body as Ruby's, pointing out the engagement ring and pink dress Ruby had loaned to Runa. Unbeknownst to their mother, Runa had been wearing Ruby's belongings at the time of the accident. The doctor, relying on their mother's identification, uses Ruby's photos to reconstruct Runa's face, and vice versa. The surgical mix-up swaps their identities, leaving Ruby with Runa's face and Runa with Ruby's face. As Ruby awakens from a coma, she discovers the shocking truth: her life, her fiancé, and her wealth are all being hijacked by her twin. Runa, now with Ruby's face, has seized the opportunity and seamlessly stepped into her sister's life, impersonating her sister and manipulating those around her to maintain the charade. Ruby's memories return, and she discovers five years have passed. She learns that Runa, with her face, is married to Ethan and has been living her life. Ruby must decide: keep a low profile, allowing Runa to live her life, or reclaim her lost identity, ring, face, and love. Determined to reclaim her identity and expose Runa's deceit. Will Ruby be able to outwit Runa, reclaim her rightful place, and shatter the curse of their family's dark legacy, or will Runa's ruthless ambition destroy them both?

back when Orfan was a Young man he was a adventurer, after some traumatic events he left his life of freedom for good... or so he thought but he was dragged back out by 15 year old girl from a village he saved 50 years ago.

A young man named: Deacon Cross was born into a world that is controlled and regulated by a woman who goes only by: Ms. Millicent. The rules that Ms. Millicent has set in place are harsh to say the least. That is: women being able to do practically whatever they want to the men. Thankfully, Deacon meets one of the few people that decided to go against Ms. Millicent's rules.

There are many stories. Stories of heroes, villains, demons and gods. Read through this collection of epics focused on characters in the same universe as Cal Porter From the story Night Breaker. There are many things to learn about this world. Many possibilities to see realized. This is neither a sequel nor a prequel of Night Breaker. This is simply to prepare you readers for the "Perception" multiverse. Enjoy.

Thirty years ago, a great battle shook the borders of the Yangtze River Coast. Two ancient powers, the Dragon Clan and the Tiger Clan, fought until blood flowed down the coast. That battle ended the life of the Dragon Clan's Ancestor, marking an absolute victory for the Tiger Clan, but leaving behind an undying grudge. Twenty-seven years passed, and the Dragon Clan's revenge burned again. In the shadow of their fallen ancestors, they return, bearing the embers of war to avenge lost honor. Lei Bai and Lei Yu, are two brothers who know nothing about the bloody grudge passed down by their parents' Clan. However, a cruel fate binds them in an unavoidable battle—to kill for the Clan or protect for the sake of the same blood.

In a world shattered by the death of its gods, chaos reigns, and humanity clings to survival within domains ruled by the strong. Divine energy. scattered like embers after the gods' fall, grants power to those ruthless enough to claim it. Alicard Whiles is no hero-just another scavenger scraping by in the ruins of a forgotten age, but when he stumbles onto an ancient inheritance left by a dying god, everything changes. The inheritance fuses with his soul, granting him unmatched potential and a wisp of the god's memories to guide him. Yet power comes with a cost. As Alicard rises through the ranks of ascenders, his divine gift sets him apart-and paints a target on his back. To survive, he must harness forbidden techniques, navigate treacherous alliances, and face horrors born from the gods' demise. Bute even as his strength grows, so does the whisper of madness in his mind. The world teeters on the edge of collapse. Sealed horrors stir, divine laws unravel, and the inheritance may hold the key to salvation-or doom.

An anthology of different ancient warriors and their experiences.

An old baseball player gets another chance to live the sport he loves, but this time as a system! The son of one of Japan's greatest pitchers has a dream to follow in his father's footsteps and become a great professional, but he has a major problem, lack of talent. Follow the journey of Shun Takahashi, a young baseball player without talent who receives the old baseball player system. Hellish training, legendary skills, impossible missions, good friends, talented rivals, and maybe luck in love. Shun and the system have a complicated relationship, but they both share the same goal, to be the greatest of all time!

Rubie Jane Estrada was twenty-Three years old a simple yet gorgeous woman living in a small province in the Philippines. Her father was involved in a car accident, before her father died he Revealed the truth about Rubie's mother. Rubie Meet Daryl Hermosa they become friends later on they fall in love with each other but when Rubie's Grandfather find out about their relationship, he decided to make an arranged marriage between her Granddaughter Rubie and Kester Tacuel. Who would be the one for Rubie is it kester or Daryl?

Not just another reincarnation book. Dol and Riya are bound by fate—and their past lives. In this lifetime, Dol has a chance to rewrite her story. Once the real daughter of her father’s estranged sister, she was abandoned to an orphanage after a tragic accident. Riya, desperate to escape her own misery, manipulated her way into Dol’s life, taking Dol´s rightful place in the family. Now reborn with the memories of her former life, Dol avoids the adoption that bound her to Riya, finding a new family to nurture and prosper with. But Riya, also awakening to her past, refuses to let go of what she believes is hers. As the two grapple with the echoes of their shared history, the lines between love, hate, and destiny blur, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their existence. Set against a rich backdrop of familial loyalty, betrayal, and reincarnation, "The Thief of My Old Existence" is a gripping tale of second chances and the haunting consequences of past decisions.

she looked at me with a faint smile and eyes that looked like they belonged on a corpse" do you remember our first meeting”she said softly as if we were sharing a secret "am I still lovely? Amora looked at her with her bone white hair drenched in blood and as she slowly lost consciousness all that passed through her mind was a single yes. This is a GL Fantasy story this is going to become a very dark story so please do not read if u are uncomfortable with toxic relationships The main pairing is toxic 18+ Mc will probably make u want to scream in the beginning. Fantasy,politics,discrimination,sexual content,