Sixteen Nails Stanmore

Fleeing poverty and danger, sixteen-year-old Li Ang escapes to Gotham City aboard a smuggler’s ship, only to awaken memories of a past life as a Taoist cultivator. In a modern world devoid of spiritual energy, Li Ang must adapt ancient techniques to survive Gotham's crime-infested streets. Caught between the criminal underworld and encounters with legendary figures like Batman, Li Ang struggles to find balance between Eastern wisdom and Western chaos. As his power grows, so does his burden: to confront not just Gotham’s darkness but the spiritual decay of an entire era. Will Li Ang restore harmony to a fractured world, or will he become another shadow among Gotham's ruins? A tale of reincarnation, mysticism, and morality unfolds in this gripping urban fantasy.

Lucas wakes up sixteen years younger but no less jaded. Armed with future knowledge of stocks, investments, and upcoming market crashes, he rebuilds his fortune carefully—this time without relying on the corrupt ties of his uncle’s hedge fund. He starts small, funding Maddie with $10,000 to chase her Hollywood dreams while he uses his insights to make sharp plays on Wall Street. Lucas knows that if he can outmaneuver his uncle and seize control, he might save his family from ruin—and stop the hit that eventually killed them both.

The world has changed—drastically, irrevocably—and so have its people. For years, humanity has lived under the quiet dominion of the Server, a mysterious force whose influence has always been pervasive but never as unsettlingly real as it is now. Paxton Zen, a sixteen-year-old cursed with a rare hypersensitivity that isolates him from the world, has been abandoned by family and betrayed by life itself. But when the Server unexpectedly selects him for a second chance, Paxton is thrust into a reality he never dared to imagine. Armed with the power of Character Slots and the enigmatic features of the Server, Paxton embarks on a journey to carve out the life he’s always dreamed of—and one he never believed possible. As a newly minted "Player," he faces challenges that go far beyond the ordinary, pitting himself against the lurking horrors of the Dark Web in a battle that blurs the lines between survival and destiny. ------- CHECK OUT MY OTHER WORK AS WELL; I Regressed and became the Sword Ice King :) This book is inspired by two of my favourite novels, so I hope you like it as much as I do.

In a not-so-distant future, Earth is thrown into chaos by a weird alien ship that crashes and starts leaking spiritual energy all over the place. This energy messes with the planet’s ecosystem, making everything mutate—animals, plants, even people. It’s like nature’s gone wild, with some folks getting crazy supernatural powers while others struggle to survive against mutated creatures and power-hungry groups trying to take control. In the middle of all this craziness, Amira Hailen—a tough-as-nails ex-special forces assassin with a complicated past—gets a second shot at life. Thanks to a mysterious ally’s Mental Transference powers, she’s sent back in time, waking up with the ability to control ice. Determined to keep humanity afloat, she gathers her old crew and turns them into a reliable team amid all the chaos. Meanwhile, Aiden Emberstorm—a fiery elite operative—gets fed up with the government’s weak response to the crisis. With his own fire powers blazing, he ditches the bureaucracy and teams up with his battalion to protect innocent lives. He becomes a symbol of resistance, taking on mutated beasts and rogue factions while trying to restore some order. When Amira and Aiden cross paths, it’s not exactly love at first sight. Their icy and fiery personalities clash, but they can’t deny the need to join forces. They both want the same thing: a sanctuary where survivors can be safe. So, they decide to work together, hatching a plan to take down the alien ship before it can call in reinforcements for a full-scale invasion. Amid epic battles, unexpected alliances, and a budding romance, Amira and Aiden must face both their inner demons and the alien threat. It’s a fight for survival in a world that’s gone wild, with everything at stake—including their own hearts.

Hiding in the dark and searching for brightness is not the right way. We need something which should motivate us to relinquish our past and move on. "Tell me your dark past , I will show your bright future." Sixteen different life is surrounded by adventures and mysteries who are searching for a better life with the help of their families, friends and love. Will they give up (relinquish) on it without finding brightness?

In a world where kingdoms rise and fall, a seasoned player unexpectedly finds himself transmigrated into the very game he once mastered—Caldera. However, his new life as a ruler comes with a crushing twist: severe debuffs and harsh restrictions on his talents make survival nearly impossible. Against overwhelming odds, he fights tooth and nail to carve out a legacy. Despite his brilliance in strategy and marvels in combat, failure becomes his ultimate fate. But fate offers him another chance. Reborn at the start of the game, now without the crippling debuffs and armed with all the knowledge, experience, and hard-won lessons of his previous life, he faces the world anew. This novel is a bit fast-paced compared to current mainstream trends. It will delve into human nature and how far people are willing to go for meager profit. Most characters will be evil, and even the good ones only appear good because the actions they take align with their own interests, rather than being motivated by true goodness. For any questions about this novel, feel free to leave a comment on my first review, where I will be answering any inquiries or questions regarding the story. I hope you have a great time reading this! If you’d like to support this novel, please rate it or leave any kind of comment. Any feedback will help it gain more exposure. Thank you! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com as well although only free chapter just like here. if you read on both platforms and like the novel do leave me some review there as well thank you. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/569643/fictions

Teela married King Heavenly because she loved him, but life in the Heavenly household was anything but euphoric. Lettie, her hard-as-nails mother-in-law, treats her like an unpaid servant. The family treats her like an outsider. King treats her like a shadow, transparent and forgettable. When Lettie presses Teela to prove her value to the family or get out, Teela has a decision to make. But she’s not leaving without a fight. King Heavenly rules Heavenly Industries with an iron fist, but he leaves his home life to his mother to manage, and that includes the management of his boring little wife. Teela has never complained. She’s never done anything interesting, for that matter. She’s just one more responsibility in a long line of responsibilities that King shoulders on a daily basis, and that is exactly how he treats her — as a responsibility that he’s delegated to his mother. Suddenly Teela steps out of the shadows and into a fight with him and his whole family, and King is baffled by the ruthless actions of his now daring wife. He’d always heard that vengeance is a dish best served cold, but Teela is coming in hot!

Seperti namanya Sixteen adalah kelompok yang beranggotakan 16 orang terpilih untuk melakukan sebuah misi mengumpulkan benda - benda yang tersembunyi di bantu oleh sebuah buku yang akan memberitahu mereka , Sixteen di ketuai oleh salah satu pria dan wakilnya merupakan seorang wanita.

Elliot had always felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. At sixteen, he couldn’t remember a time when his mind wasn’t a whirlwind of doubts, fears, and dreams too big for the small town he called home. His days were a blur of school corridors filled with unkind whispers and nights of lying awake, staring at the cracks in the ceiling, hoping they would form some sort of map to freedom. Elliot’s yearning wasn’t just for escape from his surroundings, but from the storm raging inside his head. The doctors called it anxiety and depression, but to him, it was a labyrinth—a twisting maze that he couldn’t navigate no matter how hard he tried. And so, one day, he packed a small bag, scribbled a note that said, “I need to find myself,” and stepped onto the first bus out of town. The road stretched endlessly before him, a ribbon of possibility. His journey began without a clear destination, just an aching need to find something—or someone—to soothe the chaos within.

What happens when Xue Ting gets to marry the father of her twins, sixteen years later but he didn't know about that fact and it was to save him from his dire situation? Will Xue Ting and Qiu Yeh overcome their childhood trauma together? Will Qiu Yeh be able to move on from his childhood crush? Will Xue Ting be able to learn to love again from the lessons learned in Pam and Dan's experience? Will she be able to endure the ride on her turbulence of fate or will she cease to give in to anything and let everything she had ever guarded perish? (Due to other commitments, posting once a week with one chapter. Will post more if I can.)

Sixteen-year-old Kane Reeds was an outcast in Tokyo due to his unusual looks and love for fighting. His life was abruptly uprooted to the remote town of Takayama after his father lost his high-paying job. However, his father's seemingly normal job held a deadly secret—one that ultimately claims Kane's life when danger comes for his family. Instead of death being the end, Kane is brought into an ancient, mysterious realm filled with forgotten magic and unearthly dangers. Reincarnated with memories of his past and gifted with a power capable of shaping entire worlds, Kane must navigate this perilous new existence while uncovering the secrets of his rebirth. Drawn into a shadowy conflict in this otherworldly land, Kane finds himself facing dangerous enemies and forging unexpected alliances. To protect what matters most to him, he must master his newfound abilities and confront the forces threatening both his past and his future. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/625355/fictions

NEW CHAPTER EVERY FRIDAY! --- The Earth was hit by a meteor, and it caused a mysterious virus to spread. The virus caused people to turn into zombies, and Luca Weisman lost his parents when he was sixteen to zombies as well. His other relatives also died because of zombies, that was the reason why he despised zombies very much, and he only had himself in the chaotic world that was about to end because of the catastrophe. He sealed himself off without letting anyone enter his territory, but one day, a strange delivery guy suddenly tried to knock on his door and wanted to come in. It turned out that the person was the annoying player he knew in the game, but one thing he didn't know was the person's true identity. Other feelings developed from the initial annoyance and hatred, but would those feelings still be the same after he found out the person's true identity?

[True Survivalist Path + Longevity Flow + Ruthlessness + Mortal Cultivation Style] Transmigrated to a world of cultivation. Initially, I thought I’d soon have to fight to the death with those ruthless cultivators, competing for the slim chance to achieve immortality. Unexpectedly, I came with a status panel granting me infinite lifespan. What should I do now that I’m suddenly immortal? “The masses fight tooth and nail for immortality.” “That’s because their lives are short. If they don’t fight, they die!” “But I’m different.” “If I fight, that’s when I’ll really die.” “As long as I can keep surviving and cultivating steadily, one day, I’ll become immortal.” This is the story of a long-lived individual navigating the cultivation world with the path of survival and longevity.

William Adams started his new life in Japan at age ten after his father remarried a woman with three daughters. But six years later, his father is dead, and the family that he once loved is his new one. He watched on as he was humiliated, beaten close to death, and dumped into a river to drown. But life had other plans as the awakening happened, where sliver spheres picked 10% of the human population to have a chance to become strong by going through a trail called the Infinity Tower. The people chosen challenged the tower, and the longer they lasted, the stronger and the more equipment, but it was a one-time offer. Once they died in the tower, they were then sent back to the real world. The people came back within six months..... But one lasted sixteen years in the depths of a river unnoticed.

In the Slonia Empire Mages reigned supreme. They are nobles who monopolized and controlled their knowledge and wisdom in the world where Arcane Energy riddled every nook and cranny from easily going out or leaked to the commoners and peasants. Darius, an orphan from the most remote village in the Northean Kingdom, had the highest Magic Aptitude. But of course, he was oblivious to this fact since surviving the all-year-long winter was harsh enough for him, let alone learning the magic that would bring nothing to the dining table for his little brothers and sisters in the orphanage. Until one day he met with an old man who gave him the… Arcanium System which would change his fate and the entire world altogether. ==== [Checking connection with the host.] [Synchronizing Host’s information, please wait…] [Updating Host’s information] [Update completed] [Downloading the universe’s data] [Download completed] [The Arcanium System has been installed successfully!] [System: All green] [Arcanium System: Linked] [Good morning, Master Darius] ==== “Nobles? Do you mean those fat-bellied pigs?! I can beat them with the tip of my nail.” “Hah! Such arrogance. You must have eons worth of knowledge in your Magic Circuit. How old are you again?” “18!” “What the…” *Will the Slonia Empire be all right with the existence of this young man?* ==== Support this book for faster release!

A sixteen-year-old student, burdened by a gloomy and solitary life, finds himself thrust into a world beyond his wildest dreams. Enrolled in an elite school thanks to his parents’ financial sacrifices, his first day begins in chaos. Awakened late by his frantic mother, he rushes to his new school only to find himself overwhelmed by a sea of dazzling, confident students flaunting their wealth and charisma. Feeling out of place, he navigates the intimidating crowd, his head down and his heart heavy—until fate intervenes. A sudden collision with a woman radiating charm and flamboyance leaves him stunned. As he looks up, their eyes meet, and in that fleeting moment, his bleak world seems to shatter and rebuild all at once. She is more than just a stranger; she feels like a fragment of a lost love—someone he had been searching for without even knowing it. His life will never be the same again.

In the small town of Willow Creek, cricket is more than a game—it's a way of life. Sixteen-year-old Raj dreams of playing for the national team but faces the harsh reality of limited resources and opportunities. Everything changes when he discovers a mysterious cricket bat in his late grandfather’s old trunk. This bat is no ordinary piece of equipment; it holds a strange, magical power that allows Raj to level up his skills with every successful stroke. As Raj’s abilities grow, so do his ambitions. With the help of his best friend, Anya, he begins to dominate local matches, catching the attention of scouts and rivals alike. But the bat’s power comes with its own set of challenges. As Raj climbs the ranks of the cricket world, he must balance the temptation of relying on the bat's abilities with his own hard work and perseverance. "Beyond the Boundary: The Cricket System" is a thrilling coming-of-age story that blends the love of cricket with a touch of magic, as Raj navigates friendships, rivalries, and the mysteries of the bat’s power on his path to becoming a true cricket champion.

"Did you save a kingdom in your past life? If not, how could you get your hands on a woman like me?" Thrilling and seductive, this new series is a dark blend of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella along with a fantasy world different from the rest. When sixteen year old painter, Gabriella saves a dieing young man, Arik, she knows nothing of his origins. All she knows is that he's foreign and trouble. They don't make the best impression on each other but Arik's hooked. Arik is the crown prince of the Continent of Fable and although the power games of the court don't make his succession certain he really couldn't care less. He's engaged to a treacherous and simply wicked monster's daughter, but not by choice. For his kingdom and his life he must marry Esmeralda but his love with Gabriella make things difficult. Their love is thorn apart and Gabriella's feelings for Arik are transformed from fiery passion to ice cold hatred bordering on obsession. She is dragged into a world of legends that she's only ever heard about and now works for an ancient evil who's tricked her. Gabriella and Arik must find a way to conquer their foes and get their happy ever after or die trying. Should this merman have never left his castle?

Ashima Hito, a sixteen-year-old survivor of a brutal human trafficking ring, is consumed by rage and a thirst for revenge. After enduring unspeakable horrors, he finds himself at the mercy of a merciless city, scavenging for scraps to survive. When a chance encounter leads to a fatal stab wound, Ashima reflects on the cruelty around him, only to awaken as Aiden, the son of the feared Demon King. Reborn into a realm of magic and conflict, Aiden grapples with his newfound identity and powers. Despite his heritage, he is determined not to follow the path of a typical hero.Aiden must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with human spies, political intrigue, and looming war against neighboring kingdoms.

Sabrina Baelleigh never expected her life to turn out this way. After the tragic murder of her parents, she became the sole protector of her younger sister, fighting tooth and nail to survive. Managing a small, struggling restaurant, Sabrina found herself drowning in debt, hoping for a miracle. But then came Thaddeus Gillcrest, a billionaire who promised a way out—through a contract marriage that could solve all her problems. But nothing went as planned. Despite their agreement, Sabrina found herself falling for him, and for a fleeting moment, happiness seemed within reach. That was until Cynthia Rodgers slid her way between them, causing betrayal, misunderstandings, and ultimately, a divorce. Sabrina’s life seemed shattered, but fate had other plans. One fateful night led to another secret: a baby. Now, with her life in turmoil, Sabrina must go through the rocky road from heartbreak to stardom, while the truth about the past threatens to unravel everything. Can Sabrina rise from the ashes, or will the betrayals of love and ambition destroy her for good?

Fate knows that timid people won't amuse her, so she serves them plain death as a conclusion. But brave-hearted heroes like the sixteen year old Kanito Aramishi are often met by her appraisals. Returning home one night from his high school's farewell party, Kanito finds himself struck in an array of supernatural events. He is stabbed in the chest by a mysterious man, a red magical circle was drawn on the ground which now nourished by his blood is activated and will serve as a gateway for demons to infiltrate Earth. He sees a blue portal in the sky from where a man comes down to save him. In a desperate attempt, the man takes Kanito to a totally different world. Kanito never thought the night he will bid farewell to his school will also be the night when he will have to bid farewell to his own world. The cruelty of this new world and beyond slowly starts to manifest itself in many different devastating forms Being caught in the middle of this mayhem, Kanito finds his morals dwindling. Will he be able to maintain his principles or will he give in to fate? Those will answered as the march of time continues, revealing Kanito's and eventually the World's true purpose.

Reincarnated as the son of the Duke in the Qi Dynasty, Fang Wang's mind housed a Heavenly Palace, where his consciousness could enter to cultivate. He could practice any cultivation technique or secret art to great perfection, only emerging when it was truly perfect. No matter how long he spent in the Heavenly Palace, in reality, it was but a moment's time. At the tender age of sixteen, Fang Wang stumbled upon the mythic realm of martial arts, unbeknownst to anyone else. However... One day, Fang Wang overheard whispers that Zhou Xue, the foster daughter of his uncle, had gone mad, prophesying doom for the Fang household. Curiosity piqued, Fang Wang stealthily approached Zhou Xue's room, catching her muttering to herself, "Sigh, even as a former celestial dignitary, I find myself powerless to alter the fate of my family. Is the heavens playing tricks on me... If only I could rewind time by just one month..." A reincarnated celestial dignitary? Fang Wang's perception shattered, a mix of shock and excitement washing over him. Who needs martial arts when you can ascend to immortality? Embarking on a journey spanning the vast landscapes, Fang Wang sought the one celestial art in the mortal realm capable of turning one into an immortal god.

For one year people from the ages sixteen to twenty- two have been going missing in the town of Huntington. No one knows what happened to them, though, some suspect they've run away, others think there are bigger things at play. All things are peaceful for main character Valeria, until she's one of those missing people. Kidnapped and trapped in a mansion where nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted. Where her life is a game in the hands of a mysterious group of killers. Will Valeria make it out alive or will she just become another victim of this house of horrors?

Sixteen years have passed since that mysterious war. Sixteen years later, the beginning of the end is coming. And the six babies who were protected during that war have now grown up. Can they successfully save the world from the apocalypse?

"Absence of Greed is the absence of Want and the absence of Want is the absence of a Will." – Kelvar10_ ———————————— "It could have ended better couldn't it?" His words only added more to ####'s suffering. He knelt with a big gaping hole torn through his chest as he reminisced about his past actions. "Even if it did, it doesn't change the fact that we're trapped in here for all eternity." __________ Sixteen year old orphan and obsessive shut-in gamer, Theo, felt joy, confusion and a sense of fading anger as he found himself reincarnated into a medieval theme. Which weeb wouldn't be joyful about such a thing? Overpowered abilities! Fighting and defeating the demon lord with his party and winning the heroine's heart and living happily ever after... What a joke... Reincarnating into a novel he'd read as an extra and doing behind the scene menace? What nonsense. Being the actual reincarnation of someone ancient protectors of humanity? Yes. But Theo by no means wasn't a saint. And neither were the other Trigrams. _·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_·_· Kelvar10_ note: New novel Been planning for months I won't rush updates as I'm trying to be careful with this one and I'm nearly done with highschool so I have exams to read for. Tune in! (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

He had always wondered what it would be like to meet a girl who was as crazy as he was, who would like the same things he liked, and wouldn't run screaming her head off once he suggested something new. In college, he had tried to connect with some girls he met, but he quickly got a reputation for being a deranged sex-maniac. One look of disgust was enough to swear him off intimacy during college, and graduating hadn’t really changed his prospects. Looking like a homicidal maniac with a brain that persisted in seeing stuff it liked, didn’t help either. Yes, women were more in touch with their needs and wants nowadays, but it seemed his specific brand of craziness was elusive. It took a trip to another continent to find her. Now he had all he ever wanted, but he was going to lose her because of a hidden truth and a blast from the past. From experience, he knew that good things never lasted. Not in his world at least. However, he would fight tooth and nail; burn the world down to keep his beautiful vixen. No matter the cost, he was going to save her, and damn anything that stood in his way.

When the skies over Earth flicker with an inexplicable cosmic light, 20% of the world’s population undergoes a transformation—gaining animal traits tied to a single species. Wings, claws, fur, and fangs become the new reality for millions. Society splits overnight: women, granted the traits of powerful animals like bears and elephants, rise to new heights of dominance, while men, transformed into smaller creatures like cats and birds, are seen as inferior curiosities. For Hermes Caine, a sixteen-year-old track star, life changes in an instant when he gains the sharp eyes, tufted ears, and sleek tail of a Maine Coon cat. At first, Hermes embraces his transformation, finding strength in his newfound agility and instincts. But the world isn’t as accepting as he hoped. Fear and prejudice grow as “Beast Folk” are ostracized, hunted, and subjected to cruel experiments. "Beastmarked” is a gripping tale of survival, vengeance, and the primal instincts that bind and divide us all.

Athena Rydinger was just sixteen yet she's already stuck with a shady background- A broken family, her criminal dad who's a renown and wanted drug lord. Still trying to recover from her previous misfortune, she's forced to live a life bounded with lies and deep family secrets. Wallson William was the typical rich and popular highschool playboy, with not a single care in the world. What happens when fates brings these two totally different individuals together? Athena found herself falling for Wally, who in turn, soon felt the same way about her. But will this new start of heaven last? Will she be able to keep her family ties a secret forever? Will the love she she shares with Wally be able to pull her through this complicated life phrase journey of hers?

Summary:  Meng Xing was on his way to send the result of his investigation for his client when suddenly he was hit by a car, and he died on the spot. When he opened his eyes again, he didn't expect to travel in the past, and this time, he became a young master of a wealthy family. What's more, this young master is actually gay, and was arranged to be engaged to another man!  Five years later, just as Meng Xing thought that he will be marrying in a week, the other side forcefully broke up the engagement! He is now free! ... Lin Ze has been excellent since he was young. Not only he is proficient in six arts, but he is even better in martial arts. So, when he was sixteen, he went to jianghu to make his name. But, what he didn't expect before he left was him getting engaged. Five years later, his elder brother called him back to the capital and asked him a favor. What seemingly a familiar capital has actually greatly changed beyond his recognition. It all started with his change of career, which he thought was only temporary. He didn't know that his life would also be changed, and permanently. P(r)etty detective and deeply hidden prince shou x top fighter and wealthy young master gong!

This was written by Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat (Ròu Bāo Bù Chī Ròu) so I do not own any of it, but enjoy! Massacring his way to the top to become emperor of the cultivation world, Mo Ran’s cruel reign left him with little satisfaction. Now, upon suffering his greatest loss, he takes his own life... To his surprise, Mo Ran awakens in his own body at age sixteen, years before he ever began his bloody conquests. Now, as a novice disciple at the cultivation sect known as Sisheng Peak, Mo Ran has a second chance at life. This time, he vows that he will attain the gratification that eluded him in his last life: the overly righteous shall fall, and none will dare treat him like a dog ever again! His furious passion burns most fiercely for his shizun, Chu Wanning, the beautiful yet cold cultivation teacher who maintains a cat-like aloofness in his presence. Yet despite Mo Ran’s shameless pursuit of his own goals, he begins to question his previously held beliefs, and wonders if there could be more to his teacher–and his own feelings–than he ever realized.