The Fun They Had By Isaac Asimov

The day the sky shattered, the world ended. Meteor fragments rained down, tearing cities apart and drowning nations. But the real disaster came later—when the Pink Fog followed. Thick. Silent. Alive. It twisted people into monsters, turned animals into nightmares, and left humanity clawing over the last scraps of a dying world. The only thing keeping the fog at bay? The very meteor fragments that caused the apocalypse. Safe Zones formed around them, but with governments gone, power fell to those brutal enough to take it. And then there’s Bob. A man of few thoughts and even fewer worries. Eat when hungry. Sleep when tired. Punch anything in the way. So when a glowing meteor fragment landed in his noodle bowl, Bob didn’t run. He ate it. Now, while the world is falling apart, Bob’s just trying to find his next meal—crushing monsters, wrecking warlords, and casually steamrolling anyone dumb enough to stand between him and dinner. They wanted a war. What they got… was Bob.

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

Mu Zhian traveled to the world of immortals and became a supporting role destined to be used as a stepping stone by the protagonist. He wanted to make friends with the protagonists who were the chosen ones, but when Mu Zhian looked back, he found that the girls around him were either the protagonist's childhood sweethearts or the protagonist's fiancée. The most incredible thing is that those girls who should have liked the protagonist all liked Mu Zhian, the supporting role. Looking at the beautiful girls around him, Mu Zhian had a bold idea and decided to kill the protagonist and turn over to be the master. After finally leveling several protagonists and getting a lot of resources, he shared many resources with the girls around him in order to improve the strength of the girls. I thought that I would be able to prove my Dao and become an emperor in the future with many resources, and ascend to the immortal world. Until one day, looking at the rolling clouds in the sky and the several empresses who were reborn in the thunderstorm, Mu Zhian's eyes gradually lost their spirit and murmured: "I am so stupid, really... I thought that after killing those chosen ones, I would be the protagonist of the new world and a future immortal-level strongman, but I didn't expect... they were the protagonists." (This site solemnly reminds: This story is purely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Do not imitate.) Author : ccc Editor : Mymensingh Khan Editor's Note : Mymensingh Pub is just editing the novel. All rights to Fanmtl.com . Go there if you want to read the raw. Our patreon link : patreon.com/MymensinghPub

Dalton's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze intense. "My name is Dalton," he rumbled, his deep voice sending shivers down my spine. I swallowed hard, trying to process the surreal situation. "Can I go home now?" I asked, attempting to sound calm. Dalton's expression remained unreadable, but his voice took on a sharper tone. "I saved your life, girl. You were being stalked by a predator. If I hadn't intervened, you'd be dead." His words sent a chill through me. What predator? How did he save me? Dalton's eyes glinted in the moonlight. "You owe me, girl. And I always collect my debts." Emily's life was turned upside down when she got lost in the woods after a party. Severely hurt and disoriented, she collided with a mysterious creature – a werewolf. Dalton, the beast, offered to help her heal in exchange for paying off her debt. As Emily navigates the woods with a stranger who can turn into a human and a wolf, she must confront her fears and the secrets that bind them. Will she find a way to escape, or will she succumb to the beast's allure?

Crown Prince Ian Stromridge has just returned from battle, hailed as a hero, greeted with people's adoration and blessings but he brings home a beautiful woman, though he's already married leaving everybody completed nonplussed. His wife, Princess Angelica Stromridge wed him for convenience before he left for war. Their marriage lacked affection and was rife with misunderstandings from the start. From name-calling to accidental letters leading to further misconception. During his absence, Angelica played the dutiful wife, sacrificing to maintain the household, being the lovely princess and wonderful daughter in law, only to face his return with another woman whom the entire kingdom agreed was more beautiful than she was! Will she divorce or fight for his love, a love that clearly never existed in the first place? Will she clear the misunderstandings and surmount the obstacles or will it be a post-marriage love story or an ex-wife tale full of regret? Excerpt |||| "My princess..." called a maid, knocking on the door her hand trembling. "Come in." replied Angelica as the door opened hearing footsteps approaching. "What are you doing here? I gave stern orders for no one to disturb me for the entirety of the day." her austere voice rang out. "I... I know my princess... please forgive me... I... I did not mean to disturb you but... this is something very important." "Let's have it then." replied Angelica closing the book she had been reading as she laid eyes on the maid. The maid gulped, the fear evident in her eyes, she did not know how Angelica would react to the severely bad news she had brought with her, however, one thing was sure, Angelica would not react lightly at all. "My... m...y prince...ss the..." said the maid, causing Angelica to sigh in annoyance, rolling her eyes, she had better things to do than sit here listening to the maid's mumbling. "Yes, say it." said Angelica giving the maid a hand. "My princess, the crowned prince has returned." said the maid. "Oh... well that's nice... I guess I will see him later, or better yet tomorrow. There is no rush, I am sure he is swarmed by crowds at the moment." replied Angelica lazily, she really had no intention of moving from this spot. "But my princess... ther— " "Oh, you're right, it would be unacceptable if I did not come out to greet him, rumours would certainly ensue and the kingdom would be in serious hysteria as they always are." replied Angelica annoyed. "Yes, you are right, I should go and welcome him back home." said Angelica as she stood up and yawned. "My princess... that is not all, there is something else..." said the maid. "And what is that?" asked Angelica as the maid's eyes darted around the room, she did not know what to do, or how best to put this. "My princess... the... the crowned prince has truly returned but..." said the maid with a prolonged pause. "But what?" asked Angelica, her senses tingling, she had a inking that there was something wrong from the maid's strange behaviour. "But his highness..." paused the maid. "Out with it now!" said Angelica sternly. "His highness has returned with a strange woman and the rumours claim that she is his new wife!" spat out the maid as Angelica suddenly felt lightheaded and she fell back down on the chair. "My princess!" cried the maid as she rushed to her. "This is some sort of farce." said Angelica as the maid proceeded quickly to fan her with a cloth. "No my princess... it is true." replied the maid. "This is impossible. Ian must be mad, I am going to see this display of stupidity for myself!" said Angelica hotly, quickly rising up and storming out of the room as the poor maid followed behind her. ||||

The Prince of Macedonia wakes up from a nightmare, Zeus has given him a vision, a grave threat from the West, one that he has to prepare for, but how can he convince his father, his peers that this is a good choice? Zeus isn't even that trustworthy actually hehehe (sorry XD

The extraordinaire has disrupted the silence of the world and ever since then, technology has taken a different path. When humans find a path for evolution in the dark, I’ll remove my ribs, burn my heart and burn the midnight oil to become their pioneer. This is the process of a gamer manipulating the world. Mini world of endless fun awaits.

Five years after a tragic incident, our protagonist is visited by an unexpected guest, one of His old friends, Liu Moon. Liu visits Him for His birthday that would take place in a week, at the end of a local fare and on the exact day of the tragic incident from five years ago. A story of guilt, healing, and suffering as our protagonist finds Himself reliving past traumas in an effort to move on.

Dylan Morningstar was only an orphan, whose fiancé cheated on him months to his wedding-A nobody who could disappear, and the world wouldn't notice his absence. That was true until he met salvation during his final moments but from an unexpected source-the abyss! Blessed with the one of the inheritance of one of the seven deadly sins, Dylan is drawn into a battle of succession amongst other princess of hell and a war against the heavens; while still navigating his life as an attorney in the state of Chicago. --------------- Dylan is only one of all three seven deadly sins members that happened to be human but scattered across different realms. So I plan on dedicating a book to each in which they will cross paths. If you are interested in following the story of the sin of pride, check out; https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-first-prince-of-hell-is-human_31948243200164605 Extra Tags: #Sucide #Cruel #Evil #Mentally unstable

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend, heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

**Previously Titled - What's Love?** Mia Heart is a determined 18-year-old girl who embodies the ideal student. An introvert with sharp intelligence, she consistently earns straight A's and lives a structured life that revolves around school and home, only engaging with a few close friends. Deeply passionate about science, Mia firmly believes in logical reasoning and dismisses the concept of love as nothing more than a chemical reaction in the brain. However, it's time for someone to show her that love is far more profound than she imagines. Enter Christopher Salvatore, a 21-year-old who is every girl's dream come true. With his kindness, charm, and striking good looks, he is a firm believer that love can conquer all. He understands that while logic is important, sometimes you need a bit of magic to truly connect. When Mia and Christopher's paths unexpectedly cross, the collision of their worlds sets the stage for an incredible journey. Will they embrace love together and challenge their beliefs? Love has a way of finding us, and Mia and Christopher are about to discover just how transformative it can be. Join them as they navigate the powerful bond of love and respect that awaits.

{WSA Entry 2025} A young man playing games in his basement is struck by a mysterious bolt of lightning, killing him instantly. However, he wakes up in the body of a disgraced young lord, now tasked with managing a ruined, crumbling kingdom. With no experience and a tarnished reputation to overcome, his future seems bleak. Fortunately, he possessed the Omnishop System, a mysterious tool that enabled him to purchase skills and supplies as well as upgrade his existing skills using points. Rebuilding the kingdom is no easy feat, but Alexander has his sights set on more than just survival. With ambition burning in his heart, he dreams of ruling an empire, if he can survive the challenges ahead.

Rejected. Shattered. Desired by two. Torn between fate and freedom. I was supposed to be his. From the moment I was born, the bond between us had been written in the stars. Alpha Prince Cedric—my fated mate, my destiny, the one who was meant to cherish and protect me. But under the glow of the full moon, surrounded by the expectant eyes of the entire kingdom, he looked at me with nothing but disgust. "I, Cedric Nightbane, reject you as my mate." The words felt like a blade to my soul, severing something deep inside me. My body trembled, my Omega instincts screamed for me to submit, to plead for his love. But I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t beg for someone who never wanted me. So I ran. I ran from the whispers, the shame, the pain tearing me apart from the inside. I ran until my legs gave out, until I had nothing left—only to stumble into the hands of Dante Nightbane, the Tyrant King of the Shadowfang Empire. Where Cedric’s touch had been cold, Dante’s was searing. Where Cedric’s rejection had left me empty, Dante’s possessive gaze made something deep inside me burn. And when he inhaled my scent, something dark and unbreakable snapped into place. “Your mate was a fool to let you go, little Omega. But I am not.” Now, I am trapped in the arms of a monster—a ruthless, merciless Alpha who refuses to let me escape. He is nothing like the mate I once longed for. He is sharper, crueller… and yet, when I am near him, my body betrays me, drawn to the fire that burns in his touch. But there are secrets hidden in my blood, whispers of a lost royal lineage and a power that could change the world. Power that two Alphas are willing to go to war over. The mate who threw me away now fights to take me back. The tyrant who claimed me would destroy the world to keep me. But I am done being a prize for men to fight over. If fate dares to decide my path, then I will carve my own. And when I do—not even the strongest Alpha alive will be able to contain me.

God of Wonder, God of Light, father to the holy ones, and creator of life. Exalted above all things he and his angels were guardians of the universe. Or so they said. Humans and their fickle imagination, they worship what they cannot fathom, they follow what they cannot see. An ancient force, an elden horror. It bordered their reality. It existed amongst them yet it did not, it was everything, and it was nothing, and all that was in between. Another world, another God, another presence. This cannot be, they cannot coexist. But for a heavy price, they did. God of Wonder, God of Light. Who is holier? Who is right? God of Darkness, God of Night. Too afraid to rebel... though he might.

He saved a dying world with science. Now they’ll burn him for it." When 21st-century scientist Robert Klein awakens in plague-ridden medieval Europe, his survival depends on a dying AI wristband—and the lies he spins. Peasants worship his "miracles": antibiotics that halt the Black Death, gunpowder that shreds armies. But the Church sees only heresy. Now Robert walks a razor’s edge: Outwit a power-hungry noblewoman turning his tech into weapons. Outrun a fanatical inquisitor dissecting his "demonic" tools. Outlast his own creations sparking an industrial apocalypse. As the line between savior and Antichrist blurs, Robert must choose: erase every trace of his existence to save history, or let humanity leap forward—even if it means becoming the god this dark age deserves. For readers of The Pillars of the Earth and Dark Matter—where science clashes with superstition, and one man’s truth could ignite a holy war.

In a world where power is currency and loyalty is a lie, Takamura Yagami doesn’t just play the game—he owns it. From the neon-lit skyline of the north to the lawless underbelly of the south, Takamura has spent years building an empire, striking deals in the shadows while keeping the city’s elite in the palm of his hand. But power is never permanent. It is borrowed, stolen, and bled for. When a high-stakes expansion threatens to tip the delicate balance of control, every investor, politician, and crime syndicate wants a piece of the action. Enemies watch from the dark, allies whisper behind closed doors, and even the most trusted relationships come with a price. And in the midst of it all, Takamura must do what he does best—stay five moves ahead, remind the world who he is… and make sure, when the dust settles, he is the last king standing.

A lot of short stories just for fun

Captain Elizabeth Vinea - an officer with the 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron has been tasked with a retrieval mission. Her team of four, are two occupy the ruined township of Lycoa and unearth the entrance to a demonic gate reportedly located underneath the now devastated city. Reports indicated a relic from within the gate is to be retrieved at all costs. "Intel's here and there, not much to go on, I know. Nevertheless, I'm entrusting this mission to you Cpt. Vinea. We need bodies on the field, and we need them immediately." The Colonel handed over the mission brief to the saluting officer. "Understood, Colonel, we depart for Lycoa at once." "Godspeed." The captain left with her new orders in hand, the colonel - once the doors to his office were close: snickered, and begrudged: "...Damned demons...what could they be plotting now..." before continuing on with his desk-work. **I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com** Profile Link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/637280

Feared across Murim, the Sword Demon was known as a ruthless butcher, cutting down martial masters without mercy. But the truth? He never wanted this life. Born a peasant, he only sought to survive in the beast-infested mountains. A simple breathing technique awakened his rare martial physique, allowing him to create a martial art perfectly suited to his body. But strength invites challengers. One after another, warriors came seeking his head, forcing him into endless bloodshed. Then came the Sword Saint, Murim’s revered warrior. For the first time, the Sword Demon believed he had found a true match. Their battle shook the land for three days and two nights. But even in his wounded state, he emerged victorious. Yet, instead of delivering the final blow, he turned his sword on himself. “…You were my last hope.” As blood pooled beneath him, Murim would soon spread the tale: The Sword Demon had finally fallen

Sophia Reed, a sharp and fearless 24-year-old PR strategist, is used to cleaning up messy reputations. But when she’s hired to save billionaire Damien Steele’s image, she realizes this job might be her toughest yet. Damien is cold, guarded, and infuriatingly handsome—a combination that’s as dangerous as it is distracting. As Sophia digs deeper into his world, she discovers a man haunted by secrets, his icy exterior hiding a fire she can’t resist. The more she tries to keep things professional, the harder it gets to ignore the pull between them. But with the media circling and enemies waiting for their chance to strike, every step closer to Damien puts her heart—and her career—on the line.

Taken away as a captive in place of farm proceedings, Thalena’s life took a twirling turn as she experienced things she never dreamt of. From being disvirgined brutally to being mated to the twin Alphas. How would she handle the different feelings that would arise?

The Duality follows Jack, a boy trapped in a deadly facility where experiments bring out a person’s darkest desires, known as the Reath. After losing his family, Jack’s mind fractures, splitting into 7 Reaths. Each one representing a different side of his personality. With a series of mind-bending twists, Jack’s Reaths battle for control. But as DAB’s deadly plans unfold, Jack must face the chaos within him. Will he conquer his darkness, or will his fractured mind destroy everything?

Astor was the first son of the HighFangs’ Alpha, a young man who was supposed to be the next leader of the pack if fate had not decided to laugh at him On the tragic day he was born, he brought a curse with him, that’s what everyone told him, and that’s why everyone hated him. Growing up he had never felt happiness. The abuse and loneliness made him hate his pack, his own people, but a promise to his mother kept him chained there, unable to be free. “My poor Astor, please help your brother become a good leader. My lovely child, forgive me” she had pleaded before she left him. He would always do as he was told, stay silent, and obey trying to not lose the last bit of family he had, the little purpose in his life until even his own family betrayed him. The brother he had tried so hard to support had thrown him away, leaving him in a place he did not know with a man that scared him, hovering over him like a deadly beast. “I must truly be cursed.” He had cried, wishing for his life to end. “You? Cursed? How can someone as beautiful as you be cursed?” the man told him and from that moment on his whole life changed.

{WSA Entry 2025} A young man playing games in his basement is struck by a mysterious bolt of lightning, killing him instantly. However, he wakes up in the body of a disgraced young lord, now tasked with managing a ruined, crumbling kingdom. With no experience and a tarnished reputation to overcome, his future seems bleak. Fortunately, he possessed the Omnishop System, a mysterious tool that enabled him to purchase skills and supplies as well as upgrade his existing skills using points. Rebuilding the kingdom is no easy feat, but Alexander has his sights set on more than just survival. With ambition burning in his heart, he dreams of ruling an empire, if he can survive the challenges ahead. [Each chapter consists of 2,000 to 2,500 words.]