My Brother Died At The Battle Of Hoover Dam

[Work In Progress] Cultivators pursue power, ascending through realms that test their will and understanding. With each step forward, the divide between the strong and the weak grows ever wider. Xu Hanyu, burdened by an enigmatic curse on his left arm, never expected kindness from his family. The mark stripped him of the opportunities others took for granted, binding him in chains—his father calling it ‘protection.’ But the life he thought was his shatters when a cruel truth is revealed: "You were never meant to belong here. You don’t share our blood. You were adopted!" Cast into uncertainty, his cursed mark—once a symbol of disgrace—becomes a beacon, drawing deadly enemies to those he once called family. To protect them, he steps into the martial world, where treacherous foes, hidden truths, and the weight of his fate await. Yet, the mark he bears hides a sinister past, one that ties him to an origin beyond his imagining. As he digs deeper, he finds his destiny entwined with those he least expected—including his first love, whose family harbors secrets that could destroy him.

A century ago, a devastating meteor strike shattered Earth's foundations, leaving humanity on borrowed time. In its wake, the enigmatic Hourglass appeared—an unrelenting countdown to the planet’s extinction. The only way to reset the clock? Survive the Battle of Planets, an ongoing intergalactic tournament where the strongest warriors must fight endlessly to earn more time for their worlds. Tyson Roger, a young Ranger armed with cutting-edge metabot technology, carries the weight of Earth’s future on his shoulders. But for Tyson, the battle isn’t just about duty—it’s personal. Torn between vengeance and responsibility, he must prove himself in a galaxy where the weak perish, and only the strongest leave their mark. The clock is ticking. Can he save Earth before time runs out? ------ This is a mix of Sci-fi and fantasy!

At Crestfield University, located in the scenic city of Silverbridge, students come from all walks of life, chasing ambitions and carving fresh starts. For Chase, a freshman, Crestfield is more than just a university—it’s a chance to escape the lingering impressions of middle and high school. Despite his best efforts to blend in, his natural charisma and appearance always seemed to betray him, especially when surrounded by those who remembered him. Now, far from familiar faces and old perceptions, he’s determined to stay unnoticed and live quietly. Diana Lumis, a sophomore, also keeps to herself, moving through campus with an enigmatic air. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Crestfield’s ivy-covered walls and the shifting seasons of Silverbridge, this is a story of quiet connections, personal growth, and the beauty found in everyday life.

Setiap tiga tahun sekali, kompetisi antara tujuh sekolah sihir di kekaisaran dilaksanakan. Pemenang di kompetisi ini akan mendapatkan hadiah berupa keinginan yang dikabulkan oleh pihak kekaisaran. Kuro Kagami seorang Exceed peringkat F yang tak memiliki kemampuan sihir, tapi karena suatu alasan, dia masuk ke sekolah sihir bertujuan untuk menjadi juara dalam kompetisi tiga tahunan itu. Bisakah dia memenangkan kompetisi itu?

In only a few months, Callum experienced his loving family unit collapse into nothing. In a desperate move to save his sister; his last remaining kin, he applies to become a Retainer in the Imperial Palace of Altbourg. Follow Callum as he gets dragged into epic battles and schemes unimaginable to common people, all while dealing with the weight of his decisions and circumstances that have come to shape his personality into an extreme battle maniac. ************** Relying only on his sword and Battle System in an Imperial Palace where innocent heads fell to tricks and whims, Callum explores the full capability of the human body, becoming something akin to a weapon and wielded only by his loyalty.

**This book is in the viral competition. Support me by adding to library, gifting power stones, and golden tickets** . . Perhaps out of mercy, Ava Whitlock found herself reborn before all the tragedies - before her public image was ruined, before her career ended, before her real family disowned her existence and she was brutally murdered by the fake daughter her family had. . . All Ava Whitlock ever wanted in her whole existence was to have a family of her own, one which adored her and reciprocated her love. Her adoptive family were abusive, and when her real wealthy family descended from heaven, Ava thought the universe finally answered her prayer. Her prominent family were the owner of the Whitlock's conglomerate, the largest conglomerate in Lebron City. She had three powerful brothers: Jerome, the general manager of the conglomerate; Noah, the director of the conglomerate's firm; and Caspian, the best software engineer in all of Lebron City. Ava thought she had it all, but what she never expected was that her real family wanted nothing to do with her. They saw her as an eye-sore who was here to claim the position of their fake daughter, and they made no attempt to hide that they preferred the fake daughter to their flesh and blood. . On her death bed, Jerome, Ava's eldest brother asked, almost laughing, "Ava's at the point of death?" Her mother hissed before replying almost immediately, "Good. Let her rot." "Why are we being informed about this?" Noah, Ava's second brother asked. "Ava is no longer part of the Whitlock household after the little stunt she pulled. It's sickening that she still bears my household's name legally, but don't call me even if she's dead," her father said dryly. . . In this life, Ava had another mission. To stop her name from getting ruined publicly, and to earn her family's respect instead. She didn't care about her family's love anymore. But a lot of things changed in her new life that she didn't have answers to. How did she end up with three other guardian angels?! And why did they address her as their lovely little sister?! Also, how did she have a fiance in this new life who was dotting on her?

After being reborn in the ancient times before the Great God-Conferment War, Li Changshou becomes a minor cultivator. He is neither destined for great things nor great woe. His only dream is to live a long life as a cultivator. In order to survive in the cruel Primordial Times, Li Changshou tries hard not to accumulate any karma—killing inevitably leads to feuds. Thus, he always plans thoroughly before doing anything and never allows himself to walk into dangerous situations. He hides his trump cards well, trains himself in escape techniques, refines poisonous pills, and masters his mystical abilities. Before making any moves, he takes on an extremely steady demeanor. Yet, every move of his ends up earth-shattering. Once he is done, he will disappear without a trace. Li Changshou originally plans to remain hidden and safe in the mountain. There, he is supposed to cultivate until he ascends to immortality. However, everything changed one year when his master seems to think that their lives are too peaceful... He takes in a junior sister...

A beauty. A goddess. A charmer. If you ask anyone how they would describe Chen Lin, it would be those three words. She is an influential figure in the entertainment industry, known as the 'Film Goddess'. She had been an actress for about a decade and had won various awards in recent years. However, this highly sought-after actress abruptly took a year off, leaving everyone stunned. The masses then learned one day that Chen Lin is getting married! But then something unexpected happened. Someone crashed their wedding and announced that she is pregnant with the groom’s child, and it was Chen Lin’s close Friend, Liu Yanmei! She grew up with this girl all her life! Chen Lin enraged, hurried outside and bumped into the groom's half-brother, who he always hated before. She then decided to make an offer that would change the course of both of their lives. She said, “Wu Yuxuan, marry me and I’ll give you everything you want!” Wu Yuxuan then replied, “Does that include your heart?” She responded, "Not now, But in the future I will!" ——— [Cover image does not belong to me. It's for temporary use only and If you're the owner and you wish to take it down plesse tell me.]

When professional thief Isla Moretti steals a seemingly ordinary ledger, she unknowingly sets off a chain reaction of bloodshed and betrayal. The ledger contains the darkest secrets of the DeLuca crime family, making her the prime target of Luca DeLuca, the ruthless mafia heir determined to recover it at all costs. Expecting to be killed, Isla is instead given a blood oath—an unbreakable contract binding her to Luca until the ledger is found. Forced to work together, they uncover a disturbing truth: someone inside the DeLuca family orchestrated the theft, and a hidden enemy is playing them both. As Isla and Luca navigate the dangerous underworld, they face assassination attempts, double-crosses, and their own growing attraction. Isla, determined to escape, discovers that the ledger holds more than financial secrets—it contains the key to a secret fortune that could destroy every mafia family in the city. Just as Isla begins to trust Luca, she learns a devastating truth—her mysterious employer, the one who hired her for the heist, was using her as a pawn all along. Meanwhile, Luca’s suspicions are confirmed when a close ally betrays him, selling them both out to a powerful rival mafia. When Isla is captured by the enemy, Luca is forced to confront his feelings—he doesn’t just need her for the ledger; he wants her alive. Waging war to get her back, he discovers that their true enemy isn’t just after the ledger—they want to wipe out the entire DeLuca family and take over the underworld. With enemies closing in, Isla and Luca are left with one choice: join forces or die apart. Their uneasy alliance turns into something deeper as they realize that trusting each other is their only way out. In a final gambit, Isla risks her life to destroy the ledger forever, ensuring that no one—not Luca, not their enemies—can use it for power. But the price is high—Luca’s family turns against him for choosing Isla over their empire. With everything stacked against them, Isla and Luca make their final stand together, tearing down their enemies one by one. In the end, Luca claims his rightful place as the king of the underworld, but with one crucial difference—Isla is standing beside him, not as his captive, but as his equal. Because in the mafia, love isn’t a fairytale—it’s a blood oath.

Leslie and Richard fall in love with each other and they got married. Karen was not in support but for the sake of her mother's happiness she supported her. However, Richard son Dave has no interest and sees them as a gold digger. He doesn't want a step sister. He's a cold hearted guy and also a flirr What happens when Karen and Dave attend the same the same school and Karen has a crush on him. But he's like a brother to her Will they fall in love. Ride with me on this novel!!.

Eden and Edger are the two princes of the Kingdom of Lavona. Their fierce battle for the throne leads to a curse which can only be broken by another fierce battle between their descendants. The two kingdoms are always hostile to each other. Arthur, a descendant of Eden and Eva and Athena, the descendants of Edger, were brought up to hate each other but destiny had other plans.

Eran and Theo, are two close friends that belong to the infamous mercenary group, Band of de Sun. Eran is driven by ambition for revenge, seeking retribution for his father's death, while Theo seeks to realize his dreams of power and control. The road ahead of them will not be as beautiful as they imagined. The band's loyalty tested, and tragedy ensues, forcing Eran and Theo to question their principles and reasoning. Will their friendship survive the clash of ambitions and the test of loyalty that awaits them? In a world driven by power and revenge, Eran and Theo's friendship will be put to the test. Will they find a way to reconcile their ambitions, or will their path lead them to a painful harsh reality?

Susan Mitchell , a frustrated office assistant discovers a rare relic in the confines of her office walls. out of curiosity to decipher the contents of this relic, Susan Mitchell gets transported to ancient Qin dynasty in China as Ru Lingyi who is a palace maid in the palace of an overbearing concubine. Will Susan Mitchell, who is now Ru Lingyi find her way out , or becomes entangled with palace drama?, how is she going to navigate this discovery?...why not read to find out.

Kibou, a reclusive loner with no interest in the world beyond his small, monotonous life, is suddenly thrust into the unimaginable when he receives a cryptic call from a mysterious stranger. The stranger offers Kibou an impossible choice: become his warrior, or watch the world fall to destruction. Dismissive and skeptical, Kibou ignores the call, brushing it off as a cruel joke. But the stranger isn’t done—he visits Kibou in his dreams, relentless and unwavering, urging him to join a cause far greater than anything Kibou has ever known. Reluctantly, he gives in, calling the stranger back... and his life is changed forever. From the dreary, uneventful existence he once knew, Kibou is thrown into a war of cosmic proportions, fighting forces beyond human comprehension. As the stakes rise and the genre of his life shifts from mundane to epic, Kibou must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems and every choice could alter the fate of the universe. Witness a journey of self-discovery, heroism, and untold power as Kibou is forced to become more than just a man—he must become a warrior.

Ryan is a normal young man chosen to inherit the Emperor of Time title and lead Chronos' army, the 'Guardians of Time'. He must struggle with hellish training and survive from all of his enemies (some are deities) to lead the army of the Gods and other powerful creatures, and save humanity from an apocalyptic Battle of the Gods.

I and my brother grew up together, my parents are so fu*cking rich. Mr. and Mrs. Brown where our parents a business tycoon, my parents provided us with everything in the world. But one thing about them is that they don't have time for us.

Amélia, une jeune noble au destin tragique, vit dans l'ombre d'un empereur tyrannique qui l'obsède. Choisie par une déesse mystérieuse, Amélia hérite d'un pouvoir immense, mais sa vie est marquée par la violence et la manipulation. Alors qu'elle croit enfin avoir trouvé un peu de réconfort avec Léon, le cousin de Dion, la trahison la brise au plus profond. Sa souffrance réveille la déesse, mais trop tard : Amélia, brisée par la douleur et l'amour qu'elle a perdu, meurt dans une tragédie qui bouleverse le royaume. Mais la fin d'Amélia marque le commencement d'une nouvelle histoire. Dalia, une jeune femme méprisée par sa famille, trouve la mort dans des circonstances mystérieuses. À son réveil, elle se retrouve réincarnée dans le corps de Jane, une orpheline, sans savoir que son destin est lié à celui d'Amélia et à la déesse. Entre secrets, pouvoirs hérités, et un passé qui refuse de mourir, Dalia devra trouver sa place dans ce monde qui semble la condamner à revivre les tragédies d'Amélia.

Xia Yu, in order to save her dying mother, was forced to be a replacement for her estranged twin sister. The contract lasts for a year. After that, she was not to look for them again in exchange for 1 million yuan. She had thought that it was only a contract marriage where she did not need to spend time with her brother in law. But fate had a different plan. Not only had he taken her as his wife but she got pregnant just when it was time for her to leave. “But this child is my love for you. So I will cherish her forever." Would her story end just like that? Or did she have different plans in life?

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

In the heart of Emretana, a nation forged by the legendary King Jiranyu IV, lies the fortified city of Yiaditak. Originally built by Jiranyu IV, the city stands as a testament to his vision of unity and strength. Over the centuries, Yiaditak has become a symbol of resilience for the Jibberek people, the largest and most influential ethnicity in Emretana. The name "Yiaditak" is derived from the Jibberenkrata words "Yiada," meaning light, and "Yitak," meaning guide. The city earned its name because its lights, visible from the Yestakmi Hills, served as a beacon for travelers, guiding them safely through their journeys. However, Yiaditak is also home to the Ekkadese people, a minor ethnicity that sought refuge in Emretana after fleeing their homeland on the distant shores of Irammi. For generations, the Ekkadese have built their lives in Yiaditak, preserving their culture and traditions in their adopted homeland. Tensions between the Jibberek and Ekkadese have simmered for years, fueled by disputes over territory, resources, and cultural differences. As these tensions reach a boiling point, the stage is set for an epic confrontation that will determine the future of both peoples. The Battle of the Cultures is a tale of conflict and unity, bravery and determination. Leading the charge on the Jibberek side are RedEmerald108YT, a skilled Army Chief and strategist organizing the city's defenses; King Jirakku II, the wise and just ruler of the Jibberek, upholding the legacy of Jiranyu IV; The Emretana Dispute Soldiers, elite warriors trained to handle conflicts within the nation; and CheirsDaCrafter, a master craftsman and engineer creating fortifications and traps. On the Ekkadese side, the resilient and resourceful forces are led by Ensuta, the charismatic leader determined to protect the Ekkadese homeland; the united and innovative Ekkadese people, contributing their unique skills to the defense; and Rimmadu, a skilled warrior and tactician devising clever plans and strategies. As the battle rages on, both sides face personal challenges and doubts. The outcome of the battle will depend on their strength, courage, and ability to unite in the face of adversity. Amidst the chaos, the echoes of King Jiranyu IV's vision remind them of the importance of unity and resilience. Will the Jibberek and Ekkadese find a way to overcome their differences and achieve a lasting peace, or will the conflict continue to rage on? The Battle of the Cultures is a gripping tale of cultural heritage and the indomitable spirit of Emretana's people.

My name is Antonio sevenstars and I am a soldier of the guard corps. My duty is simple, protect the interests of the black mountain and its many ventures across the continent. Many times it means escorting a bunch of suicidal scholars, who are hell bent on getting our enemies killed or worse, piss off your very allies. Other times that means violent things such as fighting pirates and other enemies much closer to my home. Our duties are wide and all encompassing. That is why I am here in the guard corps. To learn to adapt I guess. At least that is what my master tells me. Let's see what will happen here.