Faded Sideburns

Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading, I held on without surrender. Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light, I became a knight, resolute and bright.

Excerpt "Who is she? She is not the one I was supposed to marry." "Master, She is the other woman's sister. She came here to represent her." His butler responds. Eric smirks. "That cheeky woman thinks she can get a taste of me and run. Find her, and bring her here." "Yes, Master Eric." * When Mina Campbell is cast out of her adoptive parent's home to represent her step sister at a 'checking' ritual, everything becomes blurry and faded, even worse when they turn their backs on her, calling her a whore who's out to ruin their lives. She's sad, angry and despaired. Until Eric Walters decides to claim the young, cute and petite woman for himself, and slowly, she ends up being the Wealthy Man's weakness, oh, and his strength.

In a world where magic is fading, Billy Beast, an ordinary college student, discovers he is heir to a royal kingdom hidden in a mystical realm. When betrayal threatens the kingdom's survival, Billy must uncover the secrets of his lineage, awaken his powers, and rise as the hero his people desperately need. With allies forged by fate and courage born of desperation, can Billy restore the magic before darkness consumes everything??? This is just the beginning of a breathtaking and a non-stop charged sequel.... [ Please support this New Writer and his beautiful works]

Twenty years ago, a whisper from the night marked humanity. Black shadows emerged like tears from the twilight, threatening to erase our existence from the face of the earth, planting fear in the hearts of those who dreaded the coming of dusk. In response, agencies arose in every corner touched by the night, like solitary beacons shining with hope. Alliances were forged with souls unlike humans, spirits that faded away protecting the fragile light of cruel humanity.

“I, Alpha Michael Goldline of the Night Fang pack, reject you, Ariana Davids, as my mate.” He said, and my lips parted. I couldn’t say a word. I simply stared into his eyes, watching him, looking into his cold green eyes. Everything faded into the background. All the sounds, faces… everything. All I could see was him, as his words replayed in my head. I, Alpha Michael Goldline… Michael rejected me. In front of everyone. … NightFang pack, reject you… This was our chance. What was he doing? … Ariana Davids as my mate. *** "Rejected by her pack and the boy she loved." Anna thought she'd never find her place in the world. But when a chance encounter with the ruthless Lycan King Luke sparks a passionate romance, she must confront the secrets of her past and the danger of their forbidden love. Amidst war and ancient curses, Anna is torn: will she embrace their destiny together or will their love be torn apart by the very forces that brought them together?

Main character : Ariyan Side characters : Unknown Story : Unknown Powers : ∞ World building: Unknown Love interested : Hm..! MC IQ : .......!!! In a world that has long forgotten its gods, humanity marches forward, oblivious to the silent void left in their absence. Myths of Zeus, Vishnu, Odin, and Amaterasu have faded into stories, their divine influence reduced to whispers of a bygone age. Yet, the most profound question remains unanswered: Why did the gods disappear?

Às margens do Rio Xishui, vivia uma família de sobrenome Ruo, cuja sorte era tão desastrosamente ruim que parecia que a má sorte possuía suas próprias almas. Quando outras famílias tinham colheitas abundantes, a Família Ruo não colhia um único grão. Seus vegetais plantados eram devorados por insetos, suas galinhas pegavam peste aviária, seus porcos pegavam febre suína... Apesar de a casa estar cheia de homens fortes, eles eram ou loucos, aleijados ou cegos... O que teria sido uma família de grandes perspectivas tornou-se a mais pobre em dez milhas. A única coisa que os outros invejavam na Família Ruo eram seus membros masculinos prósperos! A velha senhora da Família Ruo deu à luz seis filhos, que depois lhe deram quatro netos. Ela sonhava dia e noite em ter uma neta. Quando ela finalmente teve uma neta, para seu desânimo, a criança era mentalmente desabilitada: com mais de três anos, ela ainda não conseguia falar ou andar, sequer conseguia comer ou se aliviar sem ajuda. Todo mundo achava que a Família Ruo nunca mudaria sua sorte nesta vida! Isso foi até a criança mentalmente desabilitada de três anos e meio de repente chamar, “Mamãe...” Os céus começaram a mudar. O mundo começou a se tornar misterioso. No quintal da Família Ruo, os caquis amadureceram da noite para o dia. Os vegetais nos campos, quase devorados por insetos, ficaram verdes e exuberantes. A velha galinha que nunca botava ovos de repente começou a botar... Enquanto outros enfrentavam fome, o celeiro da Família Ruo estava cheio. O filho mais velho não era mais louco, o segundo filho não era mais aleijado, o terceiro filho não era mais cego... A velha senhora da Família Ruo, com as mãos nos quadris, ria alegremente para o céu, "Quem diz que minha Xuanbao é uma simplória? Ela é claramente um tesouro de bênçãos!" (Este é um romance de fazenda com um toque de encanto de fada, onde a protagonista feminina em uma vida anterior era um lírio do dia recém-despertado que reencarnou como humana.)

At dawn. The light of dawn lingered, hesitant to arrive, while the remnants of the setting sun had long faded into darkness. Within the city shrouded in thin mist, the hidden churches in the shadows, veins clinging to the cracks in walls, the gnawing sounds echoing from the sewers, and the murmuring shadows... A lantern bearer strolled forward.

In the Ancient Era, the Demon clan vanished without a trace. In more recent times, the Dragon Clan disappeared. The age when the divine way flourished had faded away like smoke, and the pinnacle of the flying swords era eventually fell into decline… What has happened to this world? Who will listen to the historical truth buried in the long river of time? Bodies were strewn over a thousand miles of mountains and river; the harrowing hunger of tigers depicted across a hundred years of heaven and earth. The impartiality of the cosmos is as heartless as ever, Yet I possess a burning red heart—one that patrols the heavens! —————— Welcome to the Immortal Sword World, where emotions run deep. ——————

Romance between a talented actress and an international film star: After film star Lai Thanh Long made his romance public, he posted two photos with his girlfriend on his microblog. One is many years ago, when the film star had just made his debut, he held a little girl's hand and smiled at each other on the lawn; and the other is a long time later, when a mature and handsome man embraced a young and beautiful woman and danced in the hall of clothes and sideburns. Ten years of time passed swiftly, Yixi never thought that the star that was out of reach at the beginning, eventually crossed the sea and landed in the palm of her hand.

The end of all narratives. The beginning of all truths. Death and life intertwined, reality fractured, worlds forged anew. Alliances rise, beginnings take root, love clashes with hate, and freedom sparks revolution. Yet, to a mortal, all of this is nothing but fleeting whispers of a greater design. When the protagonist meets his end, his life does not fade; it transforms. He is brought into a new world, a place not entirely unfamiliar, yet veiled in echoes of something long forgotten.

By Xishui River, there lived a family with the surname Ruo, whose luck was so disastrously poor that it was as if misfortune was possessed by their very souls. When other families had bountiful harvests, the Ruo Family harvested not a single grain. Their planted vegetables were devoured by insects, their chickens got chicken plague, their pigs got swine fever… Despite the household being full of strong men, they were either mad, crippled, or blind… What would have been a family of great prospects became the poorest within ten miles. The only thing that others envied about the Ruo Family was its thriving male members! The old lady of the Ruo Family had given birth to six sons, who then gave her four grandsons. She dreamt day and night of having a granddaughter. When she finally got a grandchild, to her dismay, the child was mentally disabled: at over three years old, she still couldn’t speak or walk, couldn’t even eat or relieve herself without help. Everyone thought the Ruo Family would never turn their fortunes around in this lifetime! That was until the half-old three-year-old mentally disabled child suddenly called out, “Mom…” The heavens began to change. The world began to turn mysterious. In the Ruo Family’s courtyard, the persimmons ripened overnight. The vegetables in the fields, nearly nibbled bare by insects, turned lush and green. The old hen that had never laid eggs suddenly started laying… While others faced famine, the Ruo Family’s granary was full. The eldest son was no longer mad, the second son was no longer crippled, the third son was no longer blind… The old lady of the Ruo Family, with her hands on her hips, laughed heartily to the sky, “Who says my Xuanbao is a dimwit? She’s clearly a treasure of blessings!” (This is a farming novel with a hint of fairy charm, where the female protagonist in a previous life was a just-awakened daylily that has reincarnated as a human.)

This series is about 2 main characters: Rylla is a elf wondering the huge world of Antrica. Rial (Ri-Al) is a human who is the sole survivor from a planet that got destroyed by a black hole. Humans done exist in this world. This world is battle ridden after the hero's eventually faded away. Plants and land become monstrous in size and the environment did not seem natural. Wars broke out and important figures started to go into hiding. Powerful Monsters linger. Only powerful nations and people are able to survive.

Female Protagonist | No Romance "Isn't it only natural that the heavens give handouts to the best?" Alchemy Ennis, ranked first In the popular MMOTD game Ancients of Ascension, was celebrating the announcement of the new massive update with her friends when she was suddenly dragged into the world she once conquered. Will she fall to the new dangers and mysteries? Or will she rise to the top once again?

Shen Xiaoxiao had traveled through time, landing in an era of a place named Minze Country. Regretfully, she had transformed from a well-beloved, wealthy heiress to a disregarded money pit, unloved by her grandparents. However, the heavens had always been kind to her, offering her a portable space as compensation. Follow her journey as she rises to wealth in this primitive era, helps the populace lead happy and peaceful lives, and lets everyone in the Minze Dynasty know about their blessing of a Princess as beautiful as the country itself. The new novel "The Famous and Fortunate Farmer Girl" has been published. Everyone is welcome to have a look.

In the struggles of everyday life, Cage was a typical homebody. He loved reading, admiring beautiful pictures, and writing novels in his spare time. His greatest wish was to find a gentle, caring, and hardworking girl. However, fate seemed to have little mercy for him—not only did it fail to grant his modest wish, but it also struck him with a bolt of lightning that transported him to an unknown planet, where he became the prince of a modest kingdom. This sudden change in status also altered his ambitions. Freed from worries about food and shelter, he decided to embrace a life of indulgence and decadence, living as a hedonistic prince until his soul could return to Earth to atone to his parents. Yet, history rarely follows the desires of men. What once seemed like a far-fetched dream became attainable, while the simplest of wishes faded beyond reach. And so, the extraordinary tale of Cage, the legendary king, began.

- In Dalcheon’s slums, survival is more than a skill—it’s an art, and Tae-Jide was a master. But when a debt-collector’s wrath shatters his family and leaves him for dead, Tae is left with nothing but grief—and a system that promises vengeance. Thrown into the brutal underworld of blood-soaked arenas and ruthless crime bosses, Tae has no choice but to fight his way to the top. From dismantling schoolyard gangs to facing the Doghouse fight club’s deadliest opponents, every victory uncovers new dangers and deeper conspiracies. In a world where loyalty is just another weapon, Tae must decide how far he’s willing to go—and how much he’s willing to lose—to conquer the underworld before it destroys him entirely. [System Activated: Martial Arts Pathway Unlocked] [- Pathway: The Brawler ] [- Insight Mode: Opponent Weak Point Detected ] [- Skill Progression: [Low Kick] Mastery 45% ] ‐-------------------- This book contains dark and mature themes. I'd write out all the warning tags but it will be way too long. Send powerstones for extra chapters.

Alexander was the greatest tyrant in history. His cruel, brutal and vicious reign struck fear in his enemies and allies alike. But that all ended when he was betrayed by his own people and beheaded by his archrival. As Alexander's consciousness faded away all he could think of is all the faults he made, how he could have avoided them, how unlucky he had been, and his wrath and unwillingness to die at the hands of the man he hated most! But unexpectedly he was given not only the answers to these questions, but also a second chance to right all his many wrongs. The cover is not mine.

Chastine Aphrodite Reign is the only member of the long-forgotten Wood Clan to enroll in a prestigious university known for its elemental users. While the major clans—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Dark—are admired and feared, the Wood Clan has faded into obscurity after hiding for over 50 years. Once a formidable power, their legacy has been overshadowed and forgotten. Determined to restore her clan’s former glory, Chastine faces derision and is labeled as a coward from a weaker clan. To reclaim their honor and erase their tarnished reputation, she must rise above and defeat the most powerful members of the major clans. Through sheer strength and determination, Chastine aims to prove the Wood Clan’s worth and return them to their rightful place among the strongest.

Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading, I held on without surrender. Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light, I became a knight, resolute and bright.

Lu Chen traversed through time and space, finding himself reincarnated as the ninth prince within the Great Xia Dynasty. Contrary to the typical transmigrators in fictional tales, Lu Chen was bereft of extensive scientific and technological acumen, and the ancient poems that once lingered in his memory had long since faded away. With the intention of evading the perilous and cutthroat struggle for the imperial succession, Lu Chen opted for a life of indolence, yearning to luxuriate in a lifetime of opulence and tranquility. Owing to the noble lineage of his mother, Lu Chen was ultimately granted a matrimonial union by the emperor and dispatched to the frigid and inhospitable northern territories to assume his princely duties. It was on the very night of his nuptials, when all seemed set for a life of mediocrity, that a mysterious system was unexpectedly activated. From that moment on, with each new heir he fathered, Lu Chen would unlock remarkable rewards and witness a profound augmentation of his personal might. Years elapsed, and Lu Chen emerged at the helm of a colossal army numbering a million strong, marching resolutely towards the capital to offer succor to the beleaguered king. This astonishing spectacle left all who beheld it dumbfounded. "Wasn't he but a feckless prince? From whence did he muster such an imposing military force?"

In a fractured world where noble houses cling to the fading legacy of their ancestors’ magic, rebellion brews beneath the surface. Lynx Fenwyk, a baron’s son with mismatched eyes hinting at dormant powers, finds himself caught between the struggles of commoners and the suffocating expectations of nobility. Together with his poised cousin Vera Astrielle and the secretive Veryl Astrielle, Lynx stumbles upon a dangerous truth that ties their families to the roots of the rebellion. As Queen Seraphina Caelum tightens her grip to restore the royal family’s fading magic, and the enigmatic rebel leader Kael Thornwyck rallies the oppressed, Lynx and his cousins must navigate a web of deceit, forbidden magic, and their families’ legacies. Their awakening powers thrust them into a choice: uphold the system that binds their world or ignite a spark that could burn it all down. "The Flame’s Ascent" is a tale of loyalty, power, and the pursuit of truth, where every decision shapes the fate of a kingdom on the brink of change.

[Congratulations to the host for awakening the Forgotten Gods' Legacy.] [Host’s Initial Power: Unseen Affinity—A connection so faint, it borders on nonexistent, offering little to no advantage in the coming war.] “This can’t be right. What kind of system is this if I’m barely more than an ordinary human?” Frustrated and on the verge of abandoning hope, Leo is ready to quit. But as he delves deeper into the forgotten myths, the world around him begins to change. Shadows stir in the corners of reality, and voices from long-lost deities whisper in his ear, revealing a truth hidden from mortal eyes. Leo’s seemingly worthless power is the key to something far more profound. The Forgotten Gods' Legacy isn’t about raw strength; it’s about unraveling the mysteries of ancient gods who have faded into obscurity. Each challenge he faces brings him closer to unlocking the true power within—a power that could either resurrect these gods or consign them to oblivion forever. In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where forgotten deities vie for dominance, Leo’s journey will force him to confront the gods themselves, facing the ultimate choice: will he reignite their power, or let them fade into the abyss? His decision will shape the fate of both gods and humans alike. **"The Veil of Forgotten Gods"** is an epic tale of hidden power, forgotten deities, and the delicate balance between mortal and divine. For Leo, the path to victory isn’t just about gaining strength—it’s about discovering the secrets buried in the deepest shadows. ---

War. its the one thing that will never fade. Thalion has seen enough war for multiple lifetimes, but as the Champion of his Goddess, Valrava, he is the living incarnation of his Goddesses will. And now, he must once more fulfill his duty as the Champion of War.

Revered deities who once guided and protected Unia have vanished, plunging the world into unprecedented chaos. As mortals accustomed to divine oversight struggle to adapt, a swarm of destructive creatures emerges, threatening to ravage this once harmonious world. Unia's fading hope rests in a small, vulnerable heart, the last bearer of a divine lineage. To love or despise, to betray or protect, to kill or to sacrifice for this heart—the fate of the world hinges on the decisions of those surrounding it.

Anne believed her toughest battles were juggling school, family, and her secret martial arts training. But when her family’s shadowy past begins to surface, she’s thrust into a perilous world where every step brings new dangers. Determined to uncover the truth about her identity, Anne embarks on a journey fraught with difficult choices. As the line between ally and enemy fades, she must decide who to trust—and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to safeguard the ones she loves.

Everywhere suddenly became quiet, as if the music was fading. I forcefully broke free from the anonymous strong grip and turned to see who it was. Surprisingly, it was Jesse, and he had the same weird black eyes as the other guy. "Jesse?" I asked almost in a whisper, slowly moving backward. His eyes gradually returned to normal. "What the heck are you doing up here?" he asked, alarmed, peering through the walls to see if the scary guy had stepped out. Consumed with fear, I asked with a trembling voice, "What the fuck are you, and who was that?" "The guy you saw is Nemus," he replied. "He's a vampire." Stunned, I looked at him, unable to process what I had just heard. "A vam... pire?" updated daily.

At 20, Lyra, a werewitch left by her group, fears the Mate Auction near her 21st birthday. Just when hope fades, she meets Kael Rylan, the hard-to-read Alpha of the Nightshade pack, forging a tie that breaks fate. But when Lyra is taken and put in a harsh fight for power by the keen Varda, she finds out her magic is much stronger than she thought. Now, she must deal with tricks, start a fight back, and face the dark that wants to eat her world. Will Lyra use her skills and take back her fate? Jump into this gripping tale where love, risk, and magic mix, and every move could break her fate.

Ethan Williams has always lived a free life and he has always thought that no woman could make him feel anything what would happen when Ashley Brown barges into his life headstrong and demands his attention. First as roommates Second as lovers. How would Ethan Williams react to this encounter and will this encounter last or will it fade away

Fade was a legendary assassin that could kill just about anyone, as long as the price was right and the reason was just. One day as he was reminiscing about his life when he lost someone important, he fell asleep. When he woke up he was in a weird place, a different body, a different world.