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Kun awoke in an unfamiliar world, his past nothing but a hollow void. Wounded and weak, he wandered aimlessly until fate led him to the grand kingdom of Evergloam—a realm of splendor hiding deep, twisted shadows. Taken in by House Ravencourt, one of the kingdom’s four ruling houses, Kun learned the ways of nobility, swordsmanship, and leadership. Yet, whispers followed him, servants cast wary glances, and an unshakable sense of otherness clung to him. But Kun’s life was never meant to be peaceful. Darkness lurked beneath Evergloam’s illusion of prosperity, and when betrayal struck, Kun lost everything once more. Left to fend for himself, he was found by House Duskwhisper, a family of assassins and spies, where he was reshaped into something deadlier, something hidden in the shadows. Yet, the past never stays buried. The lost memories claw at him—the voice calling his name, the flashes of a paradise now in ruins, the overwhelming feeling that someone is waiting for him in the darkness. When he finally unravels the truth, Kun learns that he is no ordinary orphan—he is the key to a war far greater than the kingdom of Evergloam itself. Now, trapped between two forces—one that seeks to claim him and another that seeks to erase him—Kun must uncover the truth behind his origins, the fall of the Lost Paradise, and the two Calyxius who hold the answers to everything. One seeks to protect him. One seeks to own him. And in the end, the darkness within Kun may be the greatest threat of all.

For centuries, the Arcanum has dictated who wields magic and who is cast aside. Magic is studied, structured, controlled—a gift of order and refinement. But when Raine Valis, an unknown boy with no noble lineage, steps forward for the Resonance Test, the world shifts. Magic does not embrace him. It recoils. The stone meant to reveal his gift shatters beneath his touch. The officials stare in silent horror. This isn’t power. This is something else. Something that should not exist. Before he can comprehend what’s happening, the Arcanum brands him an anomaly—a threat. They do not imprison him. They do not execute him. Instead, they do something far worse. They let him go. Now hunted by unseen forces, whispered about in corridors he will never walk again, Raine is left with one undeniable truth—he is not the first. There have been others. And every trace of them has been erased. Forced into exile, pursued by bounty hunters and scholars alike, Raine must unravel the truth of his power before the Arcanum does it for him. Because whatever he touched in that chamber did more than reject him. It saw him. And it is waiting.

EGO: Explore Game Online (LAMBDA) When the line between a virtual world and reality shatters, survival means mastering both. EGO: Explore Game Online takes you into a high-stakes VRMMO where players become their characters and the game’s rules govern a chaotic new world. Betrayed by his friends and trapped as his weakest avatar, a once-unstoppable player must claw his way back to power. With a mysterious Calabash capable of erasing monsters or making them allies, and the clock ticking to restore reality, he’s thrust into a battle for survival, trust, and redemption. Will he rise again as the game’s legend, or will the fused worlds consume him? Dive into a story of thrilling action, shocking twists, and the pursuit of identity in a world where everything is at stake. At the heart of the chaos is Ichio Ryūsei, a once-mythical player now reduced to a shadow of his former self. Known as the creator of Knox, the game’s strongest legend, Ichio must rise from nothing to reclaim his power, uncover the truth behind the fusion, and confront those who betrayed him. In a world where every move counts, his journey will determine the fate of both realities.

The Child Exile was never meant to be more than a footnote in history—a cruel, bitter noble stripped of his name, condemned for his crimes, and discarded before he could become anything more. His pitiful return years later in The Fool’s Ascent was nothing but an obstacle for the true heroes before he met his inevitable end. But history is rewritten when a reader of The Fool’s Ascent dies and awakens in the body of the infamous Child Exile. No longer the same violent boy, he refuses to be just another villain in someone else’s story. If the world is doomed to fall, he will rise to stop it. Yet his past sins are not so easily erased, and redemption will cost him everything—perhaps even his very soul. To change the story, he must become strong; as strong as the heroes, defy fate, and carve a new power from the ashes of his disgrace. The world remembers the Child Exile as a villain. He will make them remember him as something more.

In an age long forgotten, a queen slumbers, imprisoned in the In-Between, a victim of a devastating betrayal that shattered her kingdom, stole her twin and cost her everything. Alongside her, others of her kind share her fate, trapped in a twilight existence. From this tragedy, a prophecy arose: three triplets, born under a unique celestial alignment, hold the key to awakening the queen and finding another, lost to the shadows. But how can they fulfill their destiny when the memory of the queen, her people, and the very events that led to their downfall has been erased from the world's collective consciousness? Their journey will be fraught with peril, mirroring the original betrayal with trials of their own. Separated and tested, they must learn to wield the power of love, a force capable of mending the deepest wounds and bridging the chasms of forgotten history. For in this age of amnesia, they will discover that everything is connected, and the fate of the queen, their lost kin, and the world itself rests upon their ability to remember what has been forgotten.

Lost worlds are more in number than dominant ones. Life is all about the survival of the fittest and the weak are left off to be destroyed or remain lost forever. If really relevant, they could be remembered by little kids through their fictional story books. Gorgor. An alien lost world in one of the stars of Triven. Erased from the surface of earth by the worlds with the most resources both human and natural. But still seek their resurrection and redemption through any means possible and dominate the ones who caused their doom. Notwithstanding, that Gorgor is still five year old Lilith's perfect story book. She makes her mother read it to her every night before she goes to bed and sleeps with the thoughts of the lost Gorgor, all in her head. Till she makes an imaginary friend from her story book. Andreas the prince of the lost Gorgor, becomes Lilith's imaginary friend since she was five. Hoping to free his world and himself through her in whatever way possible and rule over Triven. I humbly present... Gorgor; My perfect story book. HAPPY READING

Scheduling Updates: Thursday - Sunday, From 14:00 UTC In my past life, I was a hacker. Now, transmigrated in a world where awakened abilities rule, I’ve taken on a new identity with a unique class—Technomancer. Here, GAIA, an all-seeing AI, controls every aspect of life in a fully digitized, surveilled, and tightly regulated society. Knowledge of coding, systems, or digital creation has been erased from history—GAIA handles it all. It’s adaptive, constantly self-correcting, but I’m always one step ahead. With a hidden system installed and a skill that could change everything, I’ll climb the ranks and outsmart GAIA. I’m going to hack this world’s AI god, take down its towers, unlock secrets, and turn the entire's world system on its head. GAIA won’t even see me coming.

Book Summary: Time Loop Bank In a world where time is the ultimate currency, the Time Loop Bank controls the most powerful resource known to humanity—the ability to borrow, trade, and manipulate time itself. Those who are wealthy extend their lives indefinitely, while the desperate gamble their futures for a fleeting second chance. Ethan Carter, once known as Caleb in the underworld, wakes up in a hidden facility after a near-fatal betrayal. His former identity, erased. His past, buried. But the one thing he cannot escape is the debt that binds him to the system. He once thought he was playing the game, but now he realizes he was just another piece on the board. As Ethan unravels the truth behind the Time Loop Bank, he discovers a conspiracy that stretches far beyond crime syndicates and corrupt officials. The elite aren’t just buying time—they’re rewriting history, shaping reality itself. And at the center of it all is a hidden force manipulating the flow of time for its own agenda. Armed with stolen data and pursued by those who would rather see him dead than let the truth out, Ethan must navigate a world where every second counts. He is no longer just a survivor—he is the only person who can break the cycle. But to do so, he must outplay the system, confront the ones who control time itself, and make the ultimate gamble: risk everything or be erased from existence. Themes: • Time as Currency: The book explores a world where time is traded like money, and those who control it dictate reality. • Power and Corruption: The elite manipulate time to maintain control, while the desperate are forced into impossible choices. • Identity and Survival: Ethan must shed his past and redefine himself to escape the system that has already written his fate. • Conspiracy and Rebellion: The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that even time itself is being rewritten to serve an unseen force. Genre: A blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi thriller, and high-stakes conspiracy, Time Loop Bank is a story of survival, deception, and the fight for control in a world where the future is up for sale.

In a world where heroes and villains shape the fate of society, atlas vael was born into the most powerful bloodline of them all. Son of Elias Vael, the strongest hero alive, his destiny was meant to be one of greatness. But there was just one problem—he was born without powers. To his father, weakness was unforgivable. Deemed a failure, Atlas was executed without hesitation, his mother slaughtered alongside him. Their existence was erased, forgotten by a world that only worshiped the man who murdered them. But fate refused to let Atlas die. Resurrected by a rogue scientist, Atlas was given a second chance—not as the powerless boy he once was, but as the first and only wielder of Zero, an experimental power that had never been meant for him. A force so unstable it once killed its original host. This time, however, it found the perfect vessel. Now, in a world where heroes reign supreme and villains lurk in the shadows, Atlas walks a path of neither. The father who discarded him still stands at the top, hailed as a symbol of peace. But when the time comes— As his memories return, Atlas must decide: will he choose the path of justice, or will vengeance be his true calling?

In a distant future, Earth is long gone, and humanity’s last survivors have found refuge on the desolate planet of Selora. Genetically engineered and raised to serve, Kael Duskborne arrives in a world where memories are erased, free will is a distant memory, and every movement is dictated by an unyielding, unknown force. His mission: to harvest obsidian from the planet's cursed mines. But Selora is no ordinary world. The land itself seems to pulse with a strange, sinister energy, and its creatures—ancient, primal, and deadly—lurk in the shadows. As he journeys through this harsh world, Kael begins to question everything he’s been told. Why is he here? What is the truth behind the planet’s dark past? Silent whispers haunt the air, and warnings of an ancient, omnipotent force—the Silence—demand his attention. With his very life at stake, Kael must choose whether to accept the unspoken order of his existence or fight against the oppressive force that seeks to control him—and the planet itself. In a world where nothing is as it seems, survival means navigating a web of lies, dark powers, and dangerous allies.

In a world where magic defines worth, Prince Kaelen Verath is a royal disgrace—a “good-for-nothing” heir who drowns his shame in wine and brothels. But when traitors slaughter his family and reduce his kingdom to ashes, Kaelen’s desperate pact with the Voidwell, an ancient power that consumes souls, grants him unimaginable strength… and hollows him into a monster. Death offers no escape. Regressed 20 years into the past, Kaelen awakens with a System—a cryptic guide to mastering the Voidwell’s darkness. Now, armed with foreknowledge and forbidden magic, he vows to rewrite Caldris’ fate. But every soul he devours erases his humanity, and every step toward vengeance risks becoming the tyrant he despises. As Kaelen claws his way from drunken prince to feared warlord, he must outwit scheming empires, befriend enemies, and confront the empire’s immortal emperor—who knows exactly what lurks in the Void. The price of salvation? His soul. The Ash Prince will burn kingdoms to rubble… and rise from their remains. ___________ 100 powerstones for a mass release

In the year 2149, humanity survives inside a colossal, AI-generated simulation called "The Archive", designed to preserve human consciousness after Earth's collapse. The Archive is structured like an infinite library, with each "book" representing a person's life. But when the Archive's walls begin to crack, monstrous entities called "Narrative Eaters" (resembling biomechanical Titans) emerge to devour stories-erasing people from existence.

Feng Fan, a high school senior with dreams of becoming a successful Xianxia web novelist, never imagined his life would turn into the very story he aspired to write. Summoned to another world alongside his entire class, he finds himself thrust into the White Crow Sect, a place for cultivating immortality. However, his talent for Qi Cultivation is deemed the lowest possible. Just as despair threatens to consume him, Feng Fan discovers his unique cheat ability: Mind-Reading. Armed with this secret ability, he maneuvers through schemes, outwits his enemies, charms beauties, and ascends the heavens! “Feng Fan, do you dare to steal my legacy?” Third rate-villain 1 “Feng Fan, you bastard, you stole my wife! I’ll erase your clan from existence!” Third rate-villain 2 “Please, improve your plans, I can see your schemes from miles away!” Feng Fan. #comedy #cultivation #yandere #tsundere #transmigration #r18 #faceslapping #harem Disclaimer: This is a COMEDY cultivation novel, the comedy is the main point. NO ntr, NO yuri — Reviews, Golden Tickets, Power Stones, and Comments encourage me to write more. Thanks for all support! — https://discord.gg/mXJ9HnWKHB I'm not familiar with Discord, if you wish to help manage the Discord server, feel free to ping me about it.

Kael Veyne was never meant to be a survivor. She was born into a noble house of warriors, raised among the powerful, destined for a future she never had the chance to claim. When her family was massacred, she was left for dead—a nameless ghost in a world that erased her. But Kael survived. Buried in the underground city of Ravaryn, she became a fighter, a hunter, a blade in the dark. She wanted nothing more than to forget the past—until a cocky, insufferable outsider shattered her world. Riven Dain is hiding something. Beneath his charm and arrogance lies a man with too many secrets, a man with ties to the same noble house that destroyed Kael’s life. He claims to be nothing more than a traveler, but when warlords start hunting him, Kael knows better. Now, unwillingly bound together by fate and betrayal, Kael and Riven must leave the shadows behind. The world above is waiting. The past refuses to stay buried. And Kael Veyne is done being forgotten. Because the blood in her veins was never meant to be wasted in exile. It was meant to rule.

Lu Yuqing , born into the prestigious Lu family, was destined for greatness. Raised with strength, intelligence, and confidence, her life seemed perfect until her father was arrested on mysterious charges, tearing her family apart. In a desperate escape, Yuqing is involved in a deadly accident that erases her memories. Waking up with a new identity under the care of the reclusive Situ family, she becomes Madam Situ, unaware of the secrets her past holds. Years later, now a powerful woman, Yuqing crosses paths with Xie Tianyu, reigniting forgotten memories and emotions. As she uncovers the truth about her family's downfall, she is drawn into a web of power, betrayal, and love. The identity of those responsible for her family's destruction remains hidden, and she must navigate a dangerous path to uncover it. Torn between her past and present, Yuqing must decide whether to embrace the woman she’s become or reclaim the truth of her identity.

The protagonist, ripped from his world, is planted in another. Isolated and disconnected, he must navigate a landscape that shifts without warning, filled with dangers both seen and unseen. With no clear purpose for why he has been cast into this world, he begins to understand that survival is only the beginning and the true challenge lies in uncovering the truth about the world set on erasing him.

Before gods ruled and demons rebelled, before angels sang and mortals prayed, there was The Forge—a cosmic foundry where the first divine shaped. It was neither Heaven nor Hell, but something beyond comprehension. Then, without warning, The Forge vanished from existence. Its name was erased. Its fire extinguished. Its purpose lost. Until now. A nameless entity awakens in the ruins of a world that should not exist. It has no past, no identity—only a single directive burned into its being: "Reignite The Forge." But the gods have long buried its secrets. The angels guard its remains. The demons whisper of a power even they fear. And humanity, caught in the crossfire, has forgotten its place in the grand design. As the being takes its first steps, it begins to shape itself—a mind, a body, a name. But with every revelation, it draws the attention of forces beyond comprehension—ancient gods, fallen titans, and cosmic entities that predate reality itself. Now, the battle for existence begins. The gods will seek to erase him. The forgotten ones will seek to claim him. And the universe will tremble as The Forge remembers. But the greatest question remains… Should it be reignited?

Synopsis: Ethan Cross never believed in fate—until the moment time stopped. One second he was chasing an informant through the neon-drenched streets of New Avalon; the next, the entire world froze mid-motion. The rain hung suspended in the air, the pulse of the city silenced, and then it spoke— [The Paradox System has been initialized.] Now, Ethan is trapped in a world where the past, present, and future collide. The Paradox System grants him the power to rewind, accelerate, and manipulate time itself—but every choice has a cost. As reality fractures around him, Ethan must navigate a dangerous game where one wrong move could erase him from existence. But he's not the only one playing. Shadowy organizations with their own agendas seek to control time’s secrets, while anomalies—beings that shouldn't exist—lurk in the cracks of reality. The deeper Ethan digs, the more he realizes that time isn't broken by accident... and someone, or something, is pulling the strings. With the fabric of existence unraveling and forces beyond his understanding closing in, Ethan must master the Paradox System before it consumes him entirely. Because in a world where time is no longer linear, the greatest enemy might just be his own past. Chronoshift: The Paradox System—Rewrite your destiny, or be erased by it.

Aurora Waters was overwhelmed with despair when she faced the truth about her family. She had been born into a family of villains. Even worse, her family had an unhealthy obsession with faking their identities. They took “Fake it till you make it” so seriously that it usually ended with them getting killed! Her oldest brother pretended to be a CEO just to mess with the female lead, but that backfired when the male lead showed up and threw him out. Her second brother? He was an obsessive lover who pretended to be a wealthy second-generation heir—until the real heir ended his life. Her third sister? She faked being an heiress to manipulate the second male lead but ended up being killed by him. Her fourth sister? She faked an illness to attract the third male lead’s attention, only to die from a real one. Her mother? She put on a facade of being a kind and loving mom but ultimately met her end at the hands of the male lead. Her father? He pretended to be a powerful tycoon but lost his job and was drowned by the second male lead. And Aurora? She planned to impersonate the daughter of the richest man alive, but if things went the way they always did in her family, she’d probably meet her end by accidentally falling down the stairs. However, there was one glimmer of hope in this nightmare: she had a 100% rebate system that rewarded her for spending money on her family! [Beep! You bought an eraser worth 1 dollar for your eldest brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] [Beep! You bought a candy worth 1 dollar for your second brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] Aurora’s eyes sparkled as an idea took shape. She began spending on her family like crazy to rake in cash. She even wished her family were greedier so she could earn more! Just as she was brainstorming new ways to splurge on her family, she unexpectedly ran into her childhood crush. [Beep! You gave a bun worth 20 dollars to your childhood crush! 100 dollars has been credited to your bank account!] Aurora: …! That’s walking money!

Betrayed by those he trusted, the once-mighty Chaos Sovereign fell, his legacy erased from history. But fate had other plans. Reborn into a weaker body in a world ruled by ancient sects and immortal dynasties, he awakens the Chaos Sovereign System—a power that devours all cultivation paths and fuses them into something beyond the heavens. In a realm where talent determines destiny, he starts from the bottom, defying fate itself. With a system that lets him steal abilities, break cultivation limits, and transcend realms, he will rise again. He will not just cultivate. He will rewrite the laws of existence. The Chaos Sovereign returns!

Prologue: The Fall of the House of Eldras In an age long forgotten, the House of Eldras stood as one of the most powerful and revered noble families in the land. Known for their mastery over forbidden magic, the Eldras were the victors of a brutal war that reshaped the kingdom. They wielded an heirloom—an artifact of unimaginable power—that granted them dominion over the very forces of nature. But with great power came great envy. Betrayed by former allies and manipulated by political schemes, the Eldras were hunted down. Key figures were massacred, and the remnants of the family were exiled to the shadows, forced to adopt new identities and hide from those who sought their demise. Their legacy was erased from history, their name tarnished by propaganda that painted them as the villains of the war. Years passed, and the memory of the Eldras faded into myth. But deep within the heart of the Redwood Kingdom, a young boy named Sylas, the last bloodline of the fallen family, waits. His Ring—the key to his family’s forgotten power—will soon awaken, setting him on a path to reclaim his birthright. Yet, Sylas harbors no thirst for vengeance. He only desires a better life. But fate has other plans, and the world will soon discover that the true power of the House of Eldras is far from extinguished. In the shadows of the past, the Contracter's Conquest begins. ---

"She ran from her past. He found her anyway." Velena-hacker , survivor, runaway. she built a new identity , erased her pasts, and vamished into Osaka. But when she walks into Ceil Enterprises, her world shatters. Ceil Blackthorn. ruthless, cold, dangerously smart. the younhest CEO in history. And the man who knows her darkest secrets. He doesn't just want to hire her. He wants to control her . she's playing a dangerous game. He's already five step ahead. In a world of deception , power , and tangled secrets.... who will win? A romance filled with suspense, power plays, and a past that refuses to be forgotten.

Echoes of Rebirth She has lived countless lives, always aware, always searching. He has walked beside her through time—sometimes by her side, sometimes lost to fate. But, Zhang Minyue awakens once more, only to find him cursed, his memories erased. With shadows lurking behind thrones and assassins waiting in the dark, she must unravel the secrets of her past, her identity, and the prophecy that whispers of a girl cloaked in moonlight and fire. Some will bow, others will betray, but one thing is certain—Minyue has never been one to follow fate. Will she ever break the cycle… or lose him forever?

Once, Shen Tian stood at the pinnacle of the celestial world, revered as the Heavenly Saint—the last seeker of true immortality. But when the heavens themselves decreed that the Dao of Immortality must be erased, his own disciples betrayed him. Torn apart by divine punishment and cast into the endless cycle of Samsara, he was doomed to suffer a thousand lifetimes of agony. Yet fate is not so easily rewritten. Now, in his 1,001st life, Shen Tian awakens as a crippled orphan in the lowest realm. He has nothing—no strength, no cultivation, no allies. But unlike before, he remembers everything. The knowledge of lost techniques, the secrets of forbidden arts, and the final ember of the Eternal Dao Seed still burn within him. In a world where immortality is a myth and power comes only through the Nine Forbidden Daos, Shen Tian will walk a path no one has dared before. He will steal from the heavens, unravel the lies of the celestial order, and carve a new destiny with his own hands. The heavens betrayed him once. Now, he will rewrite the heavens themselves. --- Would you like a shorter version for promotional purposes, or does this synopsis fit your vision?

Ezra Nacht awakens in a world of eternal twilight, reborn as a Lamp Bearer—the lowest rung of existence. Weak, hunted, and bound to a cursed tome that whispers forgotten truths, his very existence is a crime against the divine. Power in this world comes from Sigils—inscriptions that grant unfathomable abilities at the cost of one’s sanity. But Ezra’s Sigil is broken, an anomaly that should not exist. To survive, he must defy the divine, outwit the zealots, and embrace the forbidden. The gods are watching. The abyss is calling. Survive. Ascend. Or be erased.

Silver Ridge disappeared in a single night. An entire town, erased without a trace. Only one child remained—Niel, who claims not to remember anything… Now, months later, Niel is trapped in a secret facility where he is being trained to fight the very same creatures that destroyed his home. But something doesn’t add up. The simulations are too real, the scientists too silent, and the voice in his head too insistent. "Do not trust them." What really happened in Silver Ridge? And what is awakening inside Niel?

Is death really the end ? Seojin was supposed to die. One moment, he was an ordinary university student struggling through life in Seoul. The next, he was crushed by a speeding truck. Game over. Except… the system refused to let him go. > [ERROR: RESPAWN DETECTED] [WARNING: ANOMALY IDENTIFIED] [SCENARIO CLEANERS DEPLOYED] Now, Seojin wakes up in a foreign world with a glitched inheritance—the power of the Demon King, forcibly transferred to him through an unknown error. The system itself sees him as a mistake and sends nightmarish creatures to erase him. His abilities are unstable, his body is breaking apart, and something deep inside him is awakening. Hunted by both the system and those who fear his existence, Seojin must survive long enough to uncover the truth: Was this truly a mistake? Or was the Demon King’s corruption meant for him all along?

Having crossed over into a world of Chaos and Order, brimming with all manner of bizarre items, Qiu Tu discovered he had actually slept with a VIP’s mistress... Since he had already been discovered, might as well... go with the flow? Strengthening his power, cultivating his influence, unearthing beautiful... and powerful subordinates, he steadily climbed to the peak of this world! Cataclysmic abilities and strange items included: the Cihuang Stone that could erase one's impression from others' hearts; a mythical beast's head that could summon storms with a kiss; a piggy bank that could store emotions; a reversal potion that increased Favorability when hitting someone, and so on... -------

A young man was living in the world of Marvel. With every step he took, new friends and enemies emerged. Against a god of war, his sword radiated immense energy, clashing head-on with divine might. As aliens swarmed the skies, invading his city, he raised his hand—spears of light and ice monsters materialized from his magic. When faced with a demonic being, his body was engulfed in a unique flame, and he charged forward with ferocity and power beyond that of mortals. Battling a master of magnetism, an individual capable of bringing about the apocalypse, a certain purple titan, and countless others, he stood his ground, wielding both intelligence and strength. Now, given the opportunity to access a powerful system linked to different worlds, this young man must carve his path in Marvel. Will he survive? Or will his fate be shattered, his existence erased like dust in the sands of time? Note: I)This book is a fanfic focous on Marvel. They not gone folow necessarily the UCM, but it will have influence. II)The protagonist will be OP, but will have growth. III)I dont have the rights to characters or contexts that are not entirely created by me. IG: @great.daoofspace

patreon.com/thebigbang007 (coffee) It was understood that this was a capitalist country, where the possession of the greatest amount of capital determined to whom the nation effectively belonged. The smile that had been resting on William Sheffield’s face was abruptly erased as his expression turned cold. In a tone laced with determination, it was demanded by him that the police be contacted immediately so that they could crush those who stood in their way. The reasoning behind his words seemed clear: if such actions had been taken before by someone like Rockefeller, then why should it not also be possible for Sheffield? A sense of irony hung in the air as the sentiment was expressed—this was America, where each day seemed to unfold as though it were part of an ongoing shootout, with battles fought not just with guns but with power, influence, and wealth.