One Last Time Corinne Michaels

Tom Zaxton, a college student, witnesses a UFO hovering over his town during class. The UFO unleashes a laser beam, obliterating buildings. A global message declares, "ALIEN INVASION HAS BEGUN ON EARTH..." How will Tom save his friends and family? How will humanity survive? Why have the aliens arrived? Can we save our planet, and what is their motive? Can Tom become the X-factor for humanity in this calamity against aliens? It's the beginning of a catastrophic event for humanity!!!

“You Scammer! Return me my 10,000-year-old Mystic Jade Staff!” “You lost it fair and square in the gamble, Grand Elder. I can’t help it if your so-called Profound Scrying Eyes couldn’t see through my cups.” “What cups!? Those were the Divine Temple Bells of the Mahayana Temple!” “And?” “Even the Immortal Monarch himself can’t see through them, you thief!” *** “What do you mean you won’t reimburse me for the Flying Sword Insurance I took?” “The terms and conditions clearly state that there will be no reimbursement within the first year of taking out the policy.” “You never said that!” “And you never read the fine print in the contract, Patriarch.” “The fine print that was written with illusory ink!? You bastard!” *** “How did my small loan of 1,000 Immortal Stones turn into a debt of 100,000 Immortal Stones? You loan shark!” “That’s just the power of compounding, my friend.” “You call that compounding? I took the loan last week, you scammer! And I’m not your friend, I’m the goddamn Emperor!” *** “How are you not dead? I saw your corpse with my own eyes!” “My death was greatly exaggerated, Senior Sister.” “You didn’t even have a head!” “Like I said, exaggerated.” *** In the vast world of cultivation, where honor and integrity reign supreme, one man dares to defy the heavens—not with sword or spell, but with deception and trickery. Once a lowly street urchin, Han Yu quickly realized that cultivation required three things: talent, resources, and powerful backers. He had none of those. What he did have, however, was a sharp tongue, quick hands, and a complete lack of shame. From gambling dens to immortal auctions, from conning sect elders to running an interdimensional insurance scam, Han Yu’s reputation spreads across the cultivation world like an unstoppable plague. No treasure is too sacred, no contract too ironclad, and no oath too unbreakable for him to twist to his advantage. Even the mighty Immortal Clans dare not underestimate him—after all, the last sect that tried ended up legally belonging to him. With a growing list of enemies, a debt larger than some celestial empires, and a skillset that consists entirely of loopholes, misdirection, and sheer audacity, Han Yu’s journey to the peak of immortality is anything but conventional. Will he be hunted down by every major power in the realm? Will he accidentally scam his way into becoming an Immortal Emperor? Or will he outwit even fate itself and make the heavens owe him a favor? One thing is certain—when Han Yu is involved, nothing is ever fair, but the house always wins. ------- P.S: This book is set in the universe of Walker of the Words and is in the same time period. Tags: #Comedy #weak to strong #Scamming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #Faceslapping #Overpowered Cheats #Pretending to be weak

In the ethereal lands of Elnervale, where the winds had gone twisted through the woodland, Milena Ferlin lives a quiet and graceful life at the farm with her humbling Grand Aunt Dawn, and her curious little cousin Alena. The farm nestled by a short distance from the palace, providing food and supplies for the towering Duke Laurus de Vanstein -a man who values respect, perfection and equality. Milena's days are spent caring for the crops, devouring pages, caring for her little cousin Alena, and visiting the orphanage once a week. Life may be simple yet it was beautiful for Milena. Then the crisis suddenly went crawling in at the Ferlin Farm. Meat suddenly went dry, crops had withered, slowly decaying the farm faster than nature should allow. Until then, the duke himself sets foot in their farm to take care of the crisis -when suddenly he is fascinated by the captivating beauty of Milena which will soon become an obsession of the great duke. Then on, Milena slowly becomes closer to the palace due to the duke's commands, but in return - dark truths starts unravel making Milena confused to whether claim justice or to run away from the web of the duke's manipulation. This stories tells about a conflict of possession and genuine feelings whilst fighting for retribution of Elnervale's Legacy.

Trong một thế giới hậu tận thế bị tàn phá bởi những thực thể bí ẩn mang tên Kanju, nhân loại đang trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng. Các quốc gia sụp đổ, những thành phố tráng lệ giờ chỉ còn là đống đổ nát, và con người phải trú ẩn trong các khu vực an toàn được bảo vệ bởi những tổ chức quân sự hùng mạnh. Rin Asakura, một cô gái trẻ mang trong mình quá khứ bí ẩn, là một trong những chiến binh ưu tú của tổ chức Aegis – lực lượng chuyên chiến đấu chống lại Kanju. Cô sở hữu một CleanBot đặc biệt có hình dạng như một Valkyrie cơ khí, được trang bị vũ khí tối tân và có thể sử dụng sức mạnh vượt xa công nghệ hiện tại. Trong hành trình của mình, Rin dần khám phá ra những bí mật về nguồn gốc của Kanju, âm mưu đằng sau cuộc chiến, và những điều ẩn giấu trong chính bản thân cô. Khi một sự kiện chấn động xảy ra, cô bị cuốn vào một vòng xoáy của những lựa chọn sinh tử, nơi mà mỗi quyết định có thể thay đổi số phận của toàn bộ nhân loại.

Having parents who don't give a damn about you or being an orphan: which is preferable?" "i think i prefer being an orphan, some might disagree. "Kassia , a 18 year old girl , is a mother and big sister to chicago, her baby sister.Having endured hardship at her mother's hands, will she be able to trust anyone again? Cain mysia, a billionaire ,is One of the most ruthless and egoistic individuals in New york .He owns ICT Enterprise, a multinational company

Damian was an ordinary man, until the night everything changed. A single moment of darkness, a mysterious transformation, and suddenly, he was no longer human. Strength beyond comprehension, speed that defied logic, wounds that sealed in seconds… but with power came questions, and with questions came danger. Hunted by those who know what he has become, Damian is thrust into a hidden world of ancient bloodlines and forgotten legends. As he pieces together the truth behind his transformation, he realizes he is not just another supernatural being, he is something far more dangerous. The last remnant of a forgotten lineage. A being that should not exist. But in the shadows, whispers grow louder. Forces both old and new stir, drawn to Damian’s awakening. Some seek to control him. Others want him dead. And a few… fear what he might become. In a world where the strongest rule from the darkness, Damian must decide, will he embrace the monstrous legacy within him, or carve his own path before he is swallowed whole? Because one thing is certain, he is the last of his kind, and the world is not ready for him.

In a world where Brooches of Power dictate the fate of warriors, kingdoms, and even gods, the battle for ultimate control rages on. Some brooches bring light, others spread darkness—but one stands above them all: the Sheem Brooch. A child lost to a storm. A war spanning generations. A destiny bound to magic. When Bastin Terris is swept away by a great flood, he awakens in a world torn apart by legendary warriors, celestial beings, and corrupted magic. The brooch his father left him is no ordinary relic—it holds the key to a forgotten legacy, one that both heroes and tyrants seek to control. But power comes at a price. Lunéviel Noctis and Zahir-Shamranuddin-Ahfzek—two of the world’s most feared wielders—will stop at nothing to claim the Last Brooch. As Bastin grows, so does the war, drawing him into a conflict that threatens to consume the realms. Angels and demons. Titans and traitors. Warriors and gods. Will he rise as the wielder of the Sheem Brooch, or fall into the abyss of fate? The battle has begun. The Last Brooch must not fall into the wrong hands.

Haruto Kisaragi has never been one for attachments. Detached and indifferent, he drifts through high school without purpose, believing that nothing truly matters in the long run. To him, life is a series of predictable routines, and emotions are just unnecessary distractions. Then he meets Yuki Hanashiro. Yuki is his complete opposite—bright, impulsive, and full of life. She refuses to leave him alone, pulling him into ridiculous adventures, from chasing the first snowfall to sending letters to their future selves. No matter how much he tries to keep his distance, her warmth begins to crack the walls he’s built around himself. But Yuki has a secret. Her time is limited. As the seasons change, Haruto finds himself caught between the fear of losing her and the overwhelming need to hold onto what they have. Together, they create memories that will last a lifetime—memories that will remind him that even fleeting moments can be eternal. Because sometimes, even if spring must end, it doesn’t mean the story has to.

In the dim light of the Musuem, Ethan stumbled upon an old, dust-covered pocket watch, its brass surface tarnished with age. As he turned it over in his hands, a strange energy pulsed through him, and the air shimmered like a mirage. Little did he know, this was no ordinary timepiece; it was a gateway to the past, a relic of a forgotten age.

The story follows Seris, a former guardian of a ruined city, now stripped of her title, her memories, and her purpose. The Bleeding has altered her body, her mind, and her very soul. She is haunted by visions of a place she once called home—a place she can't remember but feels deeply connected to. All she knows is that a dark force, an unnamed god of the Hollow, is slowly consuming the remnants of Ashwael, and she is somehow tied to its undoing.

A story that guides others to other view of seeing their little mere life that more than nothing but an illusion, viewing from different way of how small and weak we are if we were compare to higher form of existence that transcendent everything below it. How meaningless life are and how useless their very own existence to real when even if they are real, in the end they're all will became nothing that are indescribable, inescapable and absolute.

An epic and every-growing anthology! A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor.  Demons test their prison seals... Witches gather seeking chaos and anarchy... Monsters are on the march under strange and unknown banners... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to return... Our story is told through the eyes of approx. 15 characters, starting with a knight by the name of Bastion Ridder who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by forces that no one seemed to see coming, and he must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that he doesn't become the one last knight... With classes like "Dragon Slaying 101" and "Goblin Battle Tactics" Bastion knew that this would be no small feat... It all started so well, but eventually everyone falls...Be it in love or war. Or even the classroom! Knights & Mages. Dragons & Goblins. Spirits & Demons & Witches And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? lose one last knight? -----

The Last Cipher In a world where Ciphers determine fate, every human is born with an engraved code that grants power, status, and purpose. Except for Kain Velis. Born without a Cipher, Kain was branded an anomaly, an outcast with no future. But when a secretive organization forces him into a mission to unlock an ancient vault, he discovers something terrifying—a lost truth buried by time itself. Inside the vault lies an entity—a force that predates the Cipher System, whispering in fractured echoes. It knows him. It has been waiting for him. And it calls him the last of his kind. Hunted by Cipher-wielding elites, betrayed by those he once trusted, Kain must uncover the real purpose of Ciphers and why he alone was born without one. Because the deeper he digs, the more he realizes— The world was never meant to have Ciphers in the first place.

For fifteen years, the MMORPG Eldersong Online ruled the gaming world. A vast, immersive universe with no respawns, no second chances, and a player-driven economy where death meant losing everything. But all games must end. On the eve of Eldersong’s final server shutdown, Aaron Cross, a former pro gamer turned game developer, logs in one last time. He expects nostalgia. Closure. Maybe a bittersweet farewell. Instead, he wakes up inside the game.

Berlatar dimana dunia berubah selamanya. Retakan portal dimensi yang disebut Void Rift muncul secara tiba-tiba di berbagai belahan dunia, membawa bencana yang tidak pernah dibayangkan manusia. Dari celah itu, makhluk-makhluk mengerikan mengalir keluar, menghancurkan kota-kota dan mengguncang peradaban. Namun, di saat umat manusia hampir menyerah, fenomena lain terjadi para dewa menaburkan Dust of Light ke planet bumi sehingga debu cahaya berhamburan dari langit, membangkitkan sebagian manusia dengan kekuatan luar biasa. Mereka disebut Sentinels, prajurit yang mampu menantang kegelapan dan memasuki Void Rift dalam ekspedisi berbahaya demi menyelamatkan dunia. Bercerita seorang mahasiswa biasa yang bernama Kaelindra Azrath di tahun pertama kuliahnya, mengalami insiden mengerikan sekaligus membangkitkan kekuatannya menjadi seorang sentinel. Namun, saat kebanyakan Sentinels langsung menjadi pahlawan kuat, dia hanya mendapatkan kebangkitan tingkat rendah nyaris tidak berguna dalam menghadapi monster yang semakin mengerikan. Hingga suatu hari, ia mengalami insiden yang mengerikan ke 2 kalinya sehingga sesuatu dalam dirinya berubah. Sebuah suara asing muncul di pikirannya AI yang seharusnya hanya ada di laptopnya, kini menuntunnya ke jalan yang tak pernah ia bayangkan. Tanpa mengetahui bahwa dirinya adalah kunci dari sebuah rahasia kuno, Kaelindra perlahan-lahan melangkah ke takdir yang akan mengguncang dunia... dan mungkin, menghancurkannya. #TCL #overpower #Petualangan #fantasy

a story on a robot finishing his job I remember reading "The Giver" series a long time ago, and that feeling of it being a story retold was what made me fall in love with that series, I am trying to replicate that feeling of being a story retold in this novel, so bad grammar should be warned

The Last of Them After spending 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Devan is released into a world that has moved on without him. Framed for the murder of his best friend, Cole, by a group of high school bullies led by the ruthless Jack, Devan’s life was shattered. Haunted by the past and consumed by anger, he embarks on a path of vengeance, determined to make those responsible pay. But revenge isn’t simple. As Devan begin to hunt down his former tormentors, one by one, he navigates a delicate balance between blending into society and staying ahead of the law. Detective Harris, driven by his own suspicions and a sense of justice, is always a step behind, piecing together the trail of violence Devan leaves behind. Amidst the chaos, Devan finds an unexpected Love affair with Josie, who knows nothing of his plans of revenge. As their relationship deepens, Devan is torn between love and revenge. He wants to build a future with her, but his past won’t let him go. With each step closer to Jack, the mastermind behind his misery, Devan faces moral dilemmas and the risk of losing himself entirely to the darkness he swore to conquer. But vengeance is a dangerous game, and when secrets begin to unravel, Devan discovers that the truth is far more complicated than he ever imagined. The Last of Them is a gripping tale of pain, justice, and redemption. As Devan’s quest for vengeance nears its end, he must decide if revenge is worth the cost of his humanity or if love can save him before he loses everything.

Synopsis: If a game starts controlling you, can you survive? Aryan Verma, a pro eSports gamer, is the undisputed champion of the world's best VR MMORPG game, "Overlord’s Arena." But one day, he receives a mysterious VR headset from an unknown company. Out of curiosity, he wears it, and the game begins… literally! But there's a twist: Game Over = Real Death! Quests must be completed, or the System will eliminate him! NPCs aren’t just codes; they think like real humans! Real-world Impact – Every action in the game affects reality!

"Why did you do that? Why the hell did you do that? Didn't I tell you to stop bothering me? I don't like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don't like you? I don't love you and that's the last thing I will ever do!" They say words cut deeper and harder than knives. A knife can be pulled out but words are embedded into our soul. It leaves unseen and long-lasting scars. But guess what? She knew it, yet she wanted to take a sip of her sorrows and drink from her trapped bleeding heart. ~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~ It all started 8 years ago when she met him and fell in love with him. The problem was that he already has a girlfriend and he doesn't like her. But a stubborn and spoiled brat Samantha Soriano couldn't accept it. So she made a decision and planned everything to make Luke Marcuz Williams her man. But fate didn't seem to cooperate with her stupid plan as it failed her, in which she ended up trapped with him in an arranged marriage. A marriage wherein everyone's eyes were perfect, full of love and respect, but in reality, it seemed like hell. He made her life a living hell. They didn't know that behind those smiles painted on her lips, tears flowed silently... and behind those laughs she was sharing, pain and sorrow were hidden carefully. Until she learned to let go and learned the truth that he will never start loving her, no matter what she does. But... What if everything suddenly changed after four years? What if he started showing the care and love he should have done 4 years ago, will she be willing to forget everything that happened and leave them behind? And if she realizes she has never really forgotten him, will she be willing to give him a chance this time or will she be ready to be with the man who once caused her pain?

In a world where suicide is considered salvation, Clara refuses to give in. The Sweepers hunt down anyone who resists, enforcing a brutal law: If you can't do it, we will. But what started as a movement fueled by bored billionaires spirals into something far darker. Clara uncovers a chilling secret—humanity’s extinction was never the end goal. The real plan? A new race of AI-enhanced beings, designed to replace mankind forever. With the last remnants of free will slipping away, Clara must decide: Destroy the AI overlords, even if humanity is already erased? Or risk becoming part of a race with absolutely no free will.

In the bustling city of Port Harcourt, where the symphony of technology harmonizes with the rhythm of nature, a young man named Gary Michael embarks on a captivating journey. His fascination with the precision of gears competes with the unrestrained cadence of his athletic pursuits, creating a dance between two worlds. Port Harcourt's neon-lit skyline paints the backdrop for Gary's dreams of a future intertwined with mechatronics. As he envisions a world where circuits orchestrate progress, his footsteps on the track echo his unwavering devotion to the art of motion. Amidst the city's vibrant energy, an unexpected melody enters Gary's life—Jane. She becomes a significant chord in his symphony, a composition where love interlaces with the gears of ambition. Yet, beneath the glowing skyline, Gary's daring proposal to Jane leads to a different verse. Her gentle rejection casts a shadow on the once-bright notes of his ambitions. As the gears of his academic brilliance falter, transitioning from straight A's to haunting C's, Gary faces a crossroads. Heartbreak rewires the very circuits of his being, disrupting the delicate equilibrium between mechatronics and the sprinter's realm. Resilient in the face of adversity, Gary transforms setbacks into a crescendo, propelling him towards a new movement. The track, once a stage of personal conquest, becomes a path of rediscovery. The journey unfolds as a captivating melody, revealing unexpected harmonies in Gary's pursuit of reconciliation between love, ambition, and self-discovery. Port Harcourt anticipates the performance of a lifetime, where the sounds of gears and the rhythm of stride converge to create a masterpiece resonating far beyond the city limits.

Since your already here, take a look at the story, u may like it A girl named emily was born in a rich family, and got hated because she was the reason of her mother's death, after multiple years of torturing she ran away from her house and got in school to just get always bullied by everyone again, she still had hope that she will feel happiness but one of her classmates was a psychopath, and tortured her in unbelievable ways until she lost her hope, and drowned in despair, but after she realized that her existence was useless and that a car was going full speed at the girl who made her lose her hope, she decided to sacrifice herself, but she still failed and both of them died, emily throught it was the end, but she realized she was reincarnated into another world, and decided that she will feel true happiness in her new world whatever what happens. Cover by: IG acc: by_yaah_ I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Have you heard of the Gloria Tower? It is nowhere to be found on Earth, but people know it exists somewhere in this infinite space. The chosen ones must conquer it and reach its last floor in order to receive the [Final Gift]. Some people believe that if you get to the end of it, you will be granted one of your wish, other think you will just be sent back to Earth, while a few ones say you will be sent to a higher realm. In fact, only one person knows what lies at the end of it all. The only survivor of the Day of Doom. The only one who managed to reach the final floor. He was reincarnated back, after all this time inside the Tower, at the Day of Doom, and he is determined to get even stronger than he was before regressing.

After the judgment, the ire of God was revealed with the words: "Be cast unto eternal damnation!" And so it was that humans and jinns alike found themselves scattered across the Nine Circles of Hell, left to burn and suffer for eternity. Until after an untold number of eternities, an angelic voice called out, announcing God's decree: "One soul shall earn the chance to return to grace." Humans and jinns found a shimmering screen appear before their eyes, tallying their sins and something called 'Fragments of Divinity'. "Cleanse away your sins," said the voice. "Do what must be done!" Now, a human known as Wretched Nameless One—the only human found in the Ninth Circle—sets out on a journey to claim his spot in Heaven, tasked with fighting hellish monsters and devilish hell-dwellers competing to return to grace. Will he escape eternal torment and rise to grace or return to the everlasting cleansing fire once more?

Zeice Robert, seorang penulis muda berusia 20 tahun asal Spilantula, merasa kecewa dan lelah dengan dunia kepenulisan. Meski dikenal berbakat, dia harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit di mana ide-idenya yang orisinal sering kali dicuri oleh penulis senior. Ketika dia mengunggah karyanya, tak jarang ide-idenya dipakai oleh mereka untuk membuat cerita dengan genre yang sama, sementara dia dianggap sebagai plagiaris. Meskipun berbakat, Zeice merasa dirugikan, terasing, dan diabaikan dalam dunia literasi yang penuh kemunafikan ini. Akhirnya, dia memutuskan untuk menyerah dari dunia author dan mencari kegiatan lain yang lebih bisa memberikan kedamaian batin. Namun, Fleurine Vexia, teman dekatnya yang juga sahabat, tidak membiarkannya menyerah begitu saja. Fleurine yang selalu mendukung Zeice, merasa prihatin dan mencoba untuk meyakinkannya bahwa dunia kepenulisan masih ada ruang untuknya. Meskipun penuh kekecewaan, Zeice akhirnya menyadari perasaan mendalamnya terhadap Fleurine. Dalam momen yang penuh perasaan, dia mengungkapkan cintanya pada Fleurine, yang juga diam-diam memiliki perasaan yang sama. Meski sedikit canggung, kedekatan mereka semakin terasa, dan hari itu menjadi awal yang baru bagi hubungan mereka, meskipun perjalanan Zeice dalam dunia penulisan masih penuh tantangan.

An era where the desperate, miserable, and tragic tale of the six heroes who sealed the Dark Mage, who sought to destroy Maple World, became the favorite legend of children. “The Cygnus Knights have fallen, the Resistance has collapsed, the Cross Hunters have been destroyed, and the adventurers have been annihilated. And the six heroes are dead.” An era where no one dared to resist the reappearance of the Dark Mage and his followers. “You are the only one left, El Paume. You’re the last adventurer.” In that era, there was an adventurer who continued to fight until the end.