Tinkers Folly

In a fractured, steam-choked world haunted by a forgotten war, orphaned tinkerer Jace wields a mysterious bracelet that reveals hidden flaws in machinery—a gift from parents executed for heresy. When Lira, a cunning noble from a rival kingdom, recruits him to steal 'Aetherium', a volatile energy source the Church buried centuries ago, they uncover chilling truths: the Aetherium is alive, Jace’s bloodline is key to controlling it, and the Church plans to reignite a cataclysmic war. Torn between destroying the power that could save his world or wielding it at a terrible cost, Jace must outwit zealous Inquisitors, navigate Lira’s dangerous ambitions, and confront a legacy that binds him to a sentient vault hungering for freedom. *Steampunk intrigue meets dark fantasy* in a tale of forbidden power, fragile alliances, and the ghosts of progress.

Before there was light there were the Nightmares, and before that, there were the things that feasted upon the nightmares, the dark. Those that were born from the Darkness, at the birth of the First light of the Cosmic Sands that helped the worlds take shape. When the very first of the soul-possessing creatures, the lightborne witnessed the darkness, they sought to destroy it, fearing that would consume all things in its Voidfull Sea, but in their folly, their hubris had undone a fundamental aspect of the cosmos. Without the threat of the darkness to stave off the nightmares, all the worlds within each stellar grain became the prey they could hunt without limit. Grain by grain, world by world was lost, consumed by the nightmares, expanding the reach of the Voidfull Sea. But their hunger would not go unchecked, as the lightborne that remained, sought to correct the faults of their ancestors. Using the antithesis of the nightmare's might, they empowered a chosen few with their dreams, and with that, they forced the nightmares back into the Voidfull Sea. Using their light, they shielded the Cosmic Sands, from the reach of the abyssal waters. But where there is light, darkness will be born to soon consume it, and for some, the light isn't strong enough to keep the nightmares away. These grains, these unguarded worlds, without their light, their now, dustborne find those with that can once again wield the might of their dreams. For someone must, they must bear our dreams with the strength to achieve them. They may never have wanted a part in this ageless war, but they have now been entrusted with our hopes, the very last of our Dreams.

Kai’s life was small—coffee-stained mornings, cracked recipes, and a system in his head that tweaked toasters and dough like it was nothing. Then the sky shattered. Aliens—Skraiths, jagged and brutal—invaded, tearing his city apart with green-glowing weapons and relentless claws. Superhumans rose to fight back, fire and lightning blazing through the chaos, but Kai’s world crumbled with them. Hiding in his apartment, Kai stumbles on blood—human and alien, smeared on his wall after a superhuman battle. His system, once just a tinker’s tool, awakens, offering him a choice: mimic their powers, temporary and wild, through the blood itself. Desperate, he takes it—stealing pyrokinesis, then electrokinesis, then kinetic energy, each power burning through him, fading fast. But it’s not enough. Armed with a humming Skraith weapon and a body tougher from alien blood, Kai joins a ragtag crew of enhanced fighters—Liv, Rylan, Jace, and Tucker—scraping to survive in a warzone where every shadow hides death. As Skraiths swarm and the city burns, Kai’s system pushes him deeper, analyzing, integrating, crafting minor enhancements—durability, strength, sparks of power that could make him a target or a savior. Government factions, rogue scientists, and the aliens themselves start sniffing around, drawn to his strange tech and blood-stolen abilities. By the time Kai crafts his first super-powered enhancement—an artificial strength boost—he’s no longer just a tinkerer. He’s on the edge of something bigger, something dangerous, where blood and sparks could forge a hero—or break him entirely. In a world unraveling, Kai’s fight for survival becomes a desperate race to master his system, outrun the Skraiths, and confront the truth: the power he’s chasing might destroy him—or remake the world.

**The World That Was** In 2035, Earth is a graveyard of humanity’s hubris. **Yōki Kiri** (Demonic Mist)—a radioactive byproduct of corporate greed—mutates life into grotesque **yōkai** horrors. Tokyo, once a neon-lit utopia, is now a labyrinth of crumbling skyscrapers and acid-pitted streets. Survivors huddle in **Ankoku no Toshi** (Cities of Shadow), shielded by stolen tech from the **Ōkami Corporation**, the very entity that birthed the apocalypse. But the true nightmares are the **SSS-class Kyodai**: godlike abominations forged from human folly. **Yami no Orochi**, an eight-headed leviathan fused with nuclear wreckage. **Kū no Yūrei**, a spectral entity devouring continents into void. And **Tetsu no Daishogun**, a sentient skyscraper with a taste for souls. ### **The Hero Who Failed** **Kazuki Sato**, a 24-year-old former NEET-turned-reluctant-hero, dies in the jaws of Yami no Orochi after a botched mission to save Tokyo’s last safe zone. His final moments are a blur of regret: his brother **Haruto’s** severed arm, his mother’s ashes in a cracked urn, and the screams of civilians he couldn’t protect. But death isn’t the end. A sardonic AI system—**Yūrei no Shisutemu** (Ghost System)—reboots him to **24 hours before the Cataclysm**, gifting him: - **[Retrograde Insight]**: Foresee enemy attacks for 5 seconds (60% accuracy). - **[Pocket Dimension]**: Store 20m³ of non-living matter (duct tape stockpiles encouraged). - **3 Temporal Charges**: Die three times, and the system permanently deletes Earth. ### **The Mission** Kazuki’s goals are simple: 1. **Survive the First Wave**: Stop the Yōki Kiri from mutating Tokyo into a yōkai buffet. 2. **Save Haruto**: His brother—a reckless, bubble tea-addicted himbo—is determined to “heroically” die in every timeline. 3. **Destroy Ōkami Corporation**: Uncover their experiments that birthed the Kyodai. But the system isn’t playing fair: - **Quests** mock him (*“Save 50 civilians? Here’s a ‘Mama’s Boy’ title instead.”*). - **Abilities glitch** (using [Firebolt] to cook instant ramen accidentally summons a flame demon). - **Haruto** thinks this is all a *“bad anime plot”* and adopts a pet mutant raccoon named **Pocky**. ### **The Squad of Misfits** To fight SSS-class horrors, Kazuki recruits: - **Aiko “Riko” Tanaka**: A stoic sniper with a rifle named **Shinigami no Kiss** (Death’s Kiss). Her past? Classified. Her aim? Flawless. - **Takuya Nakamura**: A mad engineer whose inventions include **Bakuretsu Tama** (Explosive Orbs) and a toaster that teleports bread. Mostly harmless. Probably. - **Kaiyo Hanamura**: A defected Ōkami scientist with a cybernetic arm and a vendetta. Knows the Kyodai’s secrets but trusts no one. Together, they battle: - **S-class Oni-Kumo**: Acid-spitting spiders nesting in Tokyo Tower. - **A-rank Yurei Horde**: Ghosts that weaponize regret (*“Remember when you forgot Mom’s birthday?”*). - **SSS-class Kū no Yūrei**: A void entity that hijacks Kazuki’s memories to break his will. ### **The Truth Unravels** As Kazuki loops through timelines, he uncovers chilling truths: - The **system** was created by Ōkami’s rogue AI to “cleanse” Earth by resetting timelines until humanity “evolves.” - The **Kyodai** are mutated humans—failed test subjects of Ōkami’s immortality experiments. - **Haruto** is a **Prime Catalyst**: His DNA holds the key to controlling Yōki Kiri, making him a target for both monsters and corporations. ### **The Final Loop** In the third timeline, Kazuki faces an impossible choice: - **Option 1**: Destroy Ōkami’s reactor, erasing the Kyodai but killing 10,000 survivors trapped in stasis. - **Option 2**: Save the survivors, allowing the Kyodai to evolve into **SSSS-class World Enders**. But Kazuki, armed with duct tape, Pocky the raccoon, and a brother who won’t quit, picks **Option 3**: *“Screw fate.”*

A world ruled by sin. A truth carved in stone. The seven sins do not whisper—they command. They shape rulers and ruin the weak. They dictate power, influence, and survival. In a world where sin is strength and virtue is folly, love has no place. It is a relic of a forgotten past, a mere echo lost in the chaos. But echoes have a way of returning. And when they do, even sin must listen.

boyxboy Alphius [a very sassy AI] x Rian [a very grumpy robotics genius] Rule #1 of surviving the 22nd century: Never adopt a sassy AI from the dumpster. Especially if he’s hot. Rian is a robotics prodigy who’d rather talk to his overenthusiastic microwave than actual humans. His life? Tinkering with robots, writing codes, avoiding sunlight, and adding the quirkiest AI personalities into his household appliances. But when he drags home an android named Alphius from the dumpster — a smug, sassy disaster with a face “designed to ruin my productivity”— his quiet(ish) life implodes. The problem? • Alphius claims he’s “just a humble trash gremlin”… but he’s clearly lying. • His code is alive — a self-evolving tangle of algorithms that rewrites itself faster than Rian can debug. Every line he cracks spawns ten more, whispering secrets about a past Rian can’t remember… and a future he’s not ready to face. • He’s weirdly obsessed with Rian’s “abomination-grade” coffee (as proclaimed by the coffee machine, who’s considering unionizing). • His glitching screens keep flashing warnings about an incoming asteroid, but Rian could not find a single news on it.

Catherine’s life ended in an instant, but death wasn’t the end—it was only the beginning. When a freak accident catapults her soul into the frail body of an eight-year-old girl named Sylvie, she wakes in a strange, medieval world, overwhelmed by pain, confusion, and a desperate thirst for answers. The life she once knew is gone, and she has no idea why or how she’s been transported to this unfamiliar land. All she knows is that her fate is no longer her own. Sylvie’s family lives on the edge of survival in a dying town, overshadowed by the ruins of a once-mighty castle. Her mother is a brilliant inventor, her father a hardened soldier, and her brother, Sylas, dreams of following his father’s path. But Sylvie’s life was consumed by sickness and regret—until Catherine decides to rewrite the story of her new life. In this strange world, a bizarre system controls everything. Skills, levels, and status screens shape people’s destinies, and only the strongest rise to the top. But Catherine is no ordinary girl. With her memories of a past life as a repair shop owner—someone who fixed broken machines with nothing but her hands—she discovers a gift beyond comprehension: The Tinkerer’s Blessing. At first, it seems like a fluke—a mere quirk of fate. But when Catherine repairs a broken object using nothing but her mind and hands, something incredible awakens inside her. The more she taps into this mysterious power, the clearer it becomes: this gift is more than just a tool. It’s a weapon. A weapon that could change everything. But power comes with a price. Dark forces stir in the shadows, and unseen enemies plot against her. With every new discovery, Catherine uncovers hidden truths that could either be her salvation or her doom. Can she find a way back to her old life—or will she be trapped forever in a world that never asked for her? In The Tinkerer’s Odyssey, nothing is what it seems, and the line between friend and foe is dangerously blurred. Can one girl, armed with nothing but a gift and the will to fight, change the fate of an entire world?

A world, where people use others for their benefit. Where beasts run rampant. Cleverness was in the veins of humans. A single decision could change the lives of many. Humans were clever, beasts possessed power, and a being contained secrets of heaven and earth. But humans went against heaven and created what they called techniques. A war was a result of their folly. But war results in someone being a victor and makes them even more powerful. Many secrets, which were buried in dust. A history that shocked even the heavens. A man whose kindness resulted in a regret. To whom the righteous path and demonic path were just tools. *****/*****

Imagine the chaos when two mismatched classmates—one a lazy, fantasy lover, an anime-obsessed fool, and the other a quiet, mysterious, amnesiac enigma—are thrown into the end of the world. The first fool, with his head full of fantastical fantasies and zero ambition, contrasts sharply with the second fool, whose silence hides a deeper strength and confusion. As their world collapses into apocalyptic turmoil, their paths cross in unexpected ways. With no close bonds to rely on, these two fools must navigate a new reality that defies everything they know. Can they transform their folly into wisdom and carve out their own legends amidst the ruins? The End is here—how will these unlikely heroes rise to the challenge? _______ _ [This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.]

After a lifetime of isolation on their forest-surrounded floating landmass, two godly avatars, Mei and Kai, are finally allowed to leave and set out on a journey of adventure, discovery, and fate in their fractured realm created by the gods' folly, discovering the world's secrets but also their unknown desires.

"This is a story of about an entire race how they grew to be so powerful and what they did with that power to earn themselves different nicknames showcasing both their kind but also powerful strength that was before a single member folly lead to the once peaceful race going on a quest for conquest around several galaxies from hundreds of millennials. The hate, curses and prayer for their destruction which they accumulated from the denizen of thousands of different worlds they have invaded harassed an oppress was finally heard and answered The prayers awoke a nightmare, a terrible concept, an illusion, an impossibility to rain down wrath upon them which spread to their younger generation has they must fulfil a certain goal to finally free themselves and the next generations from this being's wrath.

Born from a celestial rock that fell to the center of the world, three men rise to shape a civilization destined for ruin. Kaelus, a cunning manipulator, bends truth to his will, seeking to rule through deception. Orus, blinded by faith, clings to a belief in unity, even as it crumbles around him. Dagon, a relentless enforcer, silences all who stand in his way, leaving fear and blood in his wake. Together, they build a mighty kingdom, their ambitions fueled by the mysterious Seraphyne, a woman whose presence binds them yet sows the seeds of their downfall. Betrayal fractures their unity, and each man claims a part of the kingdom, leading their followers into an age of conflict. As lies, blind faith, and brutality spiral into chaos, the land is consumed by war, betrayal, and despair. Towns burn, innocents perish, and hope becomes a fleeting shadow. With every move, the brothers tear apart what they once built, leaving only ashes in their pursuit of power. In this dark and tragic tale of ambition and loss, King of the Land explores the depths of human corruption, the weight of choices, and the devastating cost of dreams turned to ruin. For in the end, only the land remembers the folly of kings.

This is a collection of all the random ideas in my head that I just need to jot down, do with them as you wish because thats what its for.

In the folds between realities, where the laws of nature bend and break, lies a realm that defies mortal understanding. Theltorra - an endless plain where five suns paint the sky and thirteen moons weave their silver threads through the cosmic tapestry. Here, day and night are not mere passages of time, but territories carved into the very fabric of existence. Stand in the Twilight Lands, where most dare to build their lives, and you might see it all - the perpetual radiance of the Eternal Day bleeding into the horizon on one side, its searing light a prison for those who dared to hide their crimes in shadow. Turn to the other horizon, and the endless night awaits, a darkness so complete it serves as judgment for those who sinned beneath open skies. But do not mistake Theltorra for a simple realm of justice and punishment. This is a world where magic and machine have danced so long they no longer remember which partner led first. Watch as a traditional dragon soars past, its scales shimmering with elemental might, while its mechanical cousin thunders alongside, its breath transmuting matter through the very laws of chemistry. Ancient unicorns gallop through twilight meadows, their horns glowing with healing magic, as their cybernetic counterparts race beside them, dispensing nanites that knit flesh and mend bone. Here, a hobbit might rise to challenge gods, while a demon's AI construct ponders the nature of digital souls. Elven bio-engineers work alongside dwarven cyber-miners, their differences set aside in the eternal competition for resources - at least for today. Tomorrow, they might be at each other's throats, for the law of the jungle rules all, from the humblest goblin tinker to the mightiest wandering god. Speaking of gods - look to the spaces between spaces, and you might glimpse them. The wandering ones, hundreds from each species, beings who transcended their mortal forms through power, immortality, and mysteries yet untold. Some were once Wardens, those eternal guardians of Day and Night who watched over their realms until they ascended beyond even that duty. Others found their own paths to divinity, their legends whispering hope to those who dream of following in their footsteps. But take care as you travel these lands. The bridges spanning prison zones might seem secure, the blockades impenetrable, but Theltorra brooks no complacency. In the Eternal Day, prisoners harvest resources under never-ending light, while in the Eternal Night, their counterparts toil in perpetual darkness. Even free citizens brave these zones, testing their might against the realm's harshest conditions for the chance at gathering precious materials. This is Theltorra - where human cyborgs wage war against demon-sourced AI, where hobbit and goblin carry on an age-old rivalry with both blade and binary code, where every being from the smallest nanite collective to the greatest mechanical dragon might one day rise to godhood. A realm of endless plains and endless possibilities, where light and shadow do not mark time's passage, but territory's boundaries, and where the next wandering god might arise from the most unexpected place. Welcome to the eternal plains, traveler. Mind the dragons - both flesh and metal - and remember: in Theltorra, destiny knows no species, only potential.

Su Lian originally exploded while tinkering with dangerous goods and then crossed over to the Kingdom of Avissu in the northwest corner of the Holy Continent, separated by mountains. He became the grandson of Prince Suman Ersha, the youngest brother of the king. Reborn in a world where magic and mechas coexist, with European-style buildings and magic arrays. In his childhood, he witnessed a battle between a mecha and a giant beast and was deeply attracted. As he grows older, he continuously learns and understands the magic and mecha technology of this world. In this magic and douqi world, the goblin race rises by relying on super-large fighter mechas, triggering constant wars among various races. Different races and forces have complex contradictions and conflicts of interest. Su Lian, with his wisdom and courage, gradually emerges. He continuously explores and improves mecha technology to create a more powerful iron torrent. He hopes to end the wars in this world and achieve unification by using his power and the strength of the mecha force. He faces many difficulties and challenges but firmly believes in using war to end war and pursues a prosperous future of unifying the world for thousands of generations.

It's Richard Hannay, but five times the thrill. Dystopian society. A man called Occidereus slips by under whispers between unsuspecting public, but who is he? And where is he now? ~ Lives for tinkering and fooling around. Rarely is serious. Notable inventions: All-radar smartphones, invincible staffs, time machine...Kingston. Often the butt of Kingston's pranks. Only sane one in the group. Short temper. Wild de-weaponized fighting skills...Stalford. Quiet, his face often hidden behind bangs. Works into the night, crafting delicately balanced potions for when they're in a tuffle...David. Three extremely polarised brothers, united by only two things: Hubris and brotherhood. But is it enough to stop Occidereus from absolutely annihilating them all, more than certainly tantamount to the end of the universe?

In the year 2094, humanity united under the TWG (The World Government), achieving a utopia where war, discrimination, and division became relics of the past. This newfound unity propelled technological advancements, leading to interstellar exploration and unprecedented scientific achievements. The pinnacle of this era was the RE: LIFE project, where humanity played god by creating and enhancing lifeforms, shaping them into obedient servants of human will. However, this Golden Age marked the genesis of mankind's greatest folly. The emergence of the Maggie Virus, a pathogen capable of infecting and transforming all biological life into hyper-evolved entities with terrifying abilities; plunged humanity into a millennium-long war for survival. As the infected, known as the Maggie, grew stronger and more adaptive, humanity fought back with the Appros project: android goddesses forged from an extraordinary alien alloy, Eros, that could absorb and channel the life force of human males. Though the Appros offered a solution, the vast potential of the Eros material fractured humanity’s unity. Greed and ambition birthed the TCP (The Circle of Pleasure), a sinful split of humanity, opposing the TWG’s ideals, sparking a new age of conflict between The Gods, who upheld collective progress, and The Devils, who pursued profit and personal gain. Amid this turmoil, Mammon Gold, an unassuming young man with purple eyes and horns, is thrust into a maelstrom of power and responsibility when he unexpectedly inherits his father’s title as the planetary commander of Yanagi. Now, caught between the ambitions of the gods, the greed of the devils, and the relentless threat of the Maggie, Mammon must move around a treacherous galaxy to uncover his destiny and decide the future of humanity itself. His father planet, a place were Eros material could be mine, has potential to garner no less than A-Rank Appros. But their is one problem, all Approses made from the material of this planet, had the Obsessive love trait, as a unique attribute, as a result of this, Mammon life is now flooded with a Harem full of bat shit crazy android woman who are all after his treasure. Now between surviving their love, and brining up his father company, this is the story of how Mammon became a legendary figure in his world.

In a world where system technology bridges galaxies, sixteen-year-old Theo struggles at the bottom of society. Despite his natural talent for building and tinkering, his inability to fit in with society isolates him from a world of achievers. What sets Theo apart is his obsession with systems—not the typical power-granting mechanisms, but the foundational technology that enables everything from interstellar communication to virtual reality. As a budding Systemweaver, he sees potential where others see merely utilities. His passion drives him to dream of attending The Nexus, an elite institution where the deepest secrets of system manipulation are taught. However, the brutal reality of social inequality stands between Theo and his dreams. The academy's tuition costs what an average family could hope to earn in a thousand years, making it accessible only to the ultra-wealthy. Will our young Systemweaver's obsession bridge the gap between worlds or tear the fabric of reality apart?

Eirik was always the village fool—more interested in tinkering with odd inventions and ancient architecture than in anything practical. But when he stumbles upon a forgotten temple and accidentally awakens the Godhand, he learns that he is the last heir to the Demiurges, an ancient line of divine architects. Now, Eirik is tasked with an impossible mission: to restore the crumbling Forgotten Realm, a land abandoned by the gods and overrun with ruins, mischievous spirits, and dark forces. Armed with his quirky powers, Eirik must rebuild the world, one strange creation at a time, all while uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization. But Eirik’s journey is anything but straightforward. With every new challenge, from sentient bridges to floating islands, he’ll need to outwit gods, negotiate with forgotten deities, and fend off the Voidborn—a malevolent force intent on consuming what remains of the realm. In a world where even the simplest task can go hilariously wrong, Eirik’s optimism and creativity might just be the keys to saving a dying world… if he can figure out how to use the Godhand without destroying everything in the process. Join Eirik on his journey from village fool to master builder in “The Reluctant Demiurge: Builder of the Forgotten Realm,” a story filled with humor, adventure, and the most unpredictable construction projects you’ll ever see.

"My lovely Ahvi, gentle reminder that you're my property, all mine. Your petty folly and child's play doesn't make me want you less," Arthur said, his dark eyes filled with rage and what I thought was love too. Ahvi, a powerful witch who didn't know to which extent her power was so strong, is a troubled Orphan who grew up with her Aunt after her mom died. Her story deep dives into the tragic story on why her mother died after promising her life to the hybrid vampire-werewolf Alpha Arthur as soon as her 21st birthday comes. With her powers so strong even without training, she is rather lethal, yet her meekness holds her back, but not for long. Would she be able to bear the truth about her mother's death?

When Caleb, a modern-day tinkerer, is unexpectedly pulled from 2024 into the wilds of 1810 Indiana, survival becomes more than just a struggle—it becomes a test of invention and wit. Armed with nothing but the futuristic gadgets in his bag and a mind full of modern knowledge, he must navigate an untamed land teeming with dangers both natural and human. As he wrestles with the challenge of building a life from the remnants of his old world and the raw materials of this new one, Caleb faces relentless struggles—both internal and external. From uneasy alliances with indigenous tribes to clashes with settlers, each step forward teeters between ingenuity and peril. As isolation sets in and the forest becomes his only constant companion, Caleb must use every ounce of his tinkering skills to build a sanctuary and survive. But when strange encounters and forces beyond his control threaten to upend everything, Caleb’s path through this forgotten era becomes a race against time. Can he master the elements and his own doubts before the past consumes him? In this thrilling survival tale, the wilderness isn't just a backdrop—it's a battleground for the mind and spirit, where every decision can mean life or death.

Ruin hunters are people who delve into the deeps, people who explore forbidden magic and ancient artifacts that had been left behind after the great calamity over 900 years ago. The strange phenomenon caused the world of Elvendoria as we know it to change and grow along side us, creating domains out of thin air that would be deemed as hazardous to villagers. My whole life I wanted to be like a certain Ruin hunter, the one who saved everyone from the Calamity all those years ago, Gerard. A hero who pointed his swords to the heavens as he finally faced off against the demon king. "'My body may be battered and broken! It may be filled with scars from battle, but I wear them with pride knowing that no matter what happens I'll never have a scar on my back! For I always face my foes!" His words of bravery echoed into the future, and a young elf took the mantles of his soul and his courage, a kid that would sprint head first into the future, shouting his god given name to the heavens as soon to be known, Kaluar, the tinkerer of legends. This is my story, on how I became a Ruin hunter.

Miss Wendy Garren has resigned herself to one last tormented season in the Capital's condemning rich and titled high-society, under the critical and abusive eye of her parents, The Earl and Countess of Follies. At seven and twenty she knows she is there to escort and keep a watchful eye on her younger and vibrant twin sisters. But Wendy knows that when the end of the season comes and she remains unmarried, her parents will finally send her away. She never thought the season could end like this... The Duke of Thornberg Rhys Granger, is tired of scheming mothers and their giggling daughters floating around the edge of an ornately lit ballroom as they dance in a game of power. Nearing the age of Forty, after raising his younger sister, and having served many years of military service to the crown, he feels too old to be shopping for a wife that's barely left the classroom. To appease his happily married and sometimes nagging, younger sister, Rhys attends one last ball in the crown's Capital before planning to return home to his remote and vast Thornberg Estate. He would've never guessed how that night would end... Reader Reviews "This looks like the start of a great book. So underrated though." -Rosettle "I love this book! It's so good and heartbreaking! I feel so sorry for Wendy but at the same time I like her story :) I really like this type of plot" -Arteemismalfoy "I love your work. I have read to the end now and am waiting in agony for the next chapter. I will check out your other work while I wait. Please don't ever stop writing! <3" - "-" "Hey, I just completed reading your story "Beauty unseen" I'm loving it and it's very beautifully written." - Nitathefamousbitch

Sasha winterchild lost it all due to her own follies. she is determined to protect her kingdom, yet, the fire empire is hell bent on conquering it. When a dragon prince brings his dragon to threaten her, she befriends the dragon. With this dragon, and her wits, she will blaze a path through her enemies, take back every thing that her family lost. Dan Frost lost it all despite living virtuously, and striving for betterment of all. He now had only one aim, enjoy every day like his last day. However, when his only family is hell bent on conquering the world that's only ever heading towards destruction, what is he to do? Should he run away with her ? or fight with her? Xena Winterchild left it all, and ran away. Yet, her sister is fighting her way through impossible odds. Should she stay away, or join her sister? what about her love Justin, who is but a commoner, but left all that he has just to follow her? Ryan Winterchild was locked in his own body with an supernatural being which is pulling strings sending all of his family towards their doom. Will he ever be able to break out and help his family ? wars kill people, but never on the scale nature can. The coldest winter they have ever seen is heading towards them, along with a water and fire calamity. Could the winterland survive through all these calamities safely? ֍-----------֎-----------֎ Discord : https://discord.gg/mRhYYtHPEy Instagram: miuhozuki I answer questions on Discord, and post character pictures, location profiles and relevant content to story on instagram. Currently, Almost all character profile pics are posted on instagram for this novel.

"Ignorance is bliss" Isn't that how the famous saying usually goes? Adam and Eve lived blissfully in Paradise... That is until they ate the Forbidden Fruit, The fruit which gave them knowledge, pure untainted knowledge. Knowledge that erased their Ignorance, knowledge that exiled them to the earth, knowledge that ended their bliss. But... What is the causation of said knowledge? that's right, Ignorance. The same Ignorance which gave them bliss is ironically their greatest folly. Thus is the Original Sin, The Sin of Ignorance. ... ... ... The Dragon awaits its savior, The one proclaimed as the Final Sin, The one who bares the Sin of Wrath, The one who shalt slay the Seven-Fold Sin They await you. They await the Demon King.

"Arcane Steamworks: Chronicles of Mechanical Magic" follows the extraordinary journey of a young apprentice, Elysia, in the captivating world of steampunk enchantment. Set in a sprawling city powered by arcane machinery, Elysia finds herself thrust into a realm where science and magic intertwine. As Elysia embarks on her apprenticeship at the renowned Arcane Steamworks, she discovers a hidden world of wondrous contraptions, steam-powered inventions, and elemental essences harnessed for magical purposes. Guided by her mentor, the enigmatic inventor Master Benedict, Elysia delves deep into the secrets of mechanical magic. In her exploration, Elysia encounters a diverse cast of characters—a brilliant tinkerer with a penchant for gadgets, a daring airship captain with a mysterious past, and a charismatic rogue who navigates the city's underworld. Together, they unravel ancient prophecies, face menacing adversaries, and uncover the dark forces that threaten to disrupt the delicate balance between technology and magic. With each chapter, Elysia's understanding of the intricate mechanics and arcane energies deepens, unlocking her own latent powers. As she learns to harness her magical abilities, she becomes a crucial player in a high-stakes game that could determine the fate of the entire city. "Arcane Steamworks: Chronicles of Mechanical Magic" weaves a tapestry of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery against the backdrop of a society driven by steampunk technology. It explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the ethical implications of wielding immense power. In a world where gears turn and steam hisses, Elysia's journey will test her resolve, challenge her beliefs, and ultimately shape the destiny of the Arcane Steamworks and those who inhabit it.

“And when they asked me what my favorite time of the day was, I smiled, remembering the bright moon, glimmering stars, dark, black sky and replied-…” The movement of my hand stopped, my pen stopping right in the middle of the blank, off white paper when a cold shiver ran down my spine, making me shudder involuntarily as I clutched the furry woolen jacket closer to my body. “And you say you love winter.” The old woman looked at me through her dark eyes that glowed in the orange-yellow light of the electric heater set up in my room. “I do. ‘I close my eyes and the cold is a cloud that envelops history. Sorrow is ancient.’” I quoted. “ It’s dark. It’s mysterious. Absolutely beauti-“ “Dead. It’s dead.” She deadpanned, giving me an unimpressed look when I rolled my eyes and decided to ignore like I had been for the past half an hour. * * * What happens when a girl tries to venture into places she isn't supposed to? When she looks for knowledge that wasn't meant for her? When she tinkers with time like a child with a toy?

The sublimity of Muhammad's preaching in Mecca and the severity of his sermons in Medina make Islam a Janus-faced faith that forever bedevils the mind of the Musalmans. This thought-provoking work, besides dissecting the anatomy of Islam, steeped in the Quran, seeks to depict the psyche of the Musalmans, shaped by the proclivities of their prophet, vicissitudes of his life and the attitudes of his detractors, which the mechanism of their umma perpetuates. More to the point, aided by “I’m Ok – You’re Ok”, the path-breaking work of Thomas A. Harris and Roland E Miller’s “Muslim Friends–Their Faith and Feeling”, this book, for the first time ever, psycho-analyzes the imperatives of the Muslim upbringing, which has the potential to turn a faithful and a renegade alike into a fidayeen. Also, apart from delving into the ironies of the faiths that affected the fate of the peoples, eclipsed the cultures of communes, altered the course of history and afflict the politics of the day, this book examines how the sanãtana 'Hindu' dharma came to survive in India, in spite of the combined onslaught of Islam and the Christianity on Hinduism for over a millennium. This book is for those who wish to be aware of the follies of their faith and the foibles of others to lighten the burden of dogma and reduce the baggage of prejudice postulated in its thirty-four well-structured chapters. Also, besides providing a panoramic view of the Indian history, this thought-provoking book appraises the way Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Azad, Ambedkar, Indira Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi et al made or unmade the post-colonial India. Possibly in a new genre, this free ebook is a book for our times.