Pearl Platinum

In the apocalypse, Bai Junjun and her arch-enemy wiped each other out fighting over resources. When she opened her eyes again, she unexpectedly found herself in ancient times. The apocalypse's big shot had turned into a refugee fleeing famine. War, famine, plague, bandits... dangers lurked everywhere. Fortunately, her Special Ability had followed her. The Wood-series Ability was incredibly useful in fleeing war and famine. Facing famine, a flick of her fingers made food grow wildly. Facing plague, by casting a Healing Technique, she became immune to all diseases. Facing bandits... as long as... as long as she aligned with the strongest Seven-Person Team, who would dare to attack? There was just one problem—the leader of the Seven-Person Team was her ex-fiancé, who was one foot in the grave. That was a bit awkward. They used each other for their mutual benefit, She provided food, and he ensured her safety. But... the ex-fiancé was a bit of a glutton, wasn't he? Until an accidental intimate encounter, Bai Junjun suddenly saw a vast Space. Wait a minute! The food that she had grown with her Special Ability... was it all in here? This guy actually had a Space! ... They broke off the engagement at the height of prosperity, and they reunited amidst chaos. When both the male and female lead have changed their hearts... Two max-level bosses meet on a narrow path in ancient times, eventually joining forces in a story of internal spiraling competition.

Bound by Magic & Blood In a world divided by ancient rivalries and bound by unyielding magic, two fates collide under the branches of the World Tree. Ezekeil, a brooding warrior with secrets carved into his very soul, crosses the formidable barrier protecting the elusive Elf village. He seeks freedom from a blood-bound promise — one that demands either his death or that of a girl he never wanted to meet. Mekeala, the rightful heir to a fractured kingdom, has spent her life hidden from the shadows of her family's treacherous past. Marked by her silver-platinum hair and silvery-gold eyes, she is the embodiment of magic, the last hope for peace among the races of Caelithar. When their worlds intertwine, neither can deny the magnetic pull between them. As danger looms from vengeful kings and ancient enemies, Mekeala and Ezekeil must navigate a perilous path of trust, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Bound by blood and magic, their choices will either shatter the world or mend it anew. Will love defy fate, or will the bonds of magic and blood seal their doom forever? Prepare to be enchanted by a tale of adventure, romance, and a battle for freedom in Bound by Magic & Blood.

Priest Alexander, how good is your printing? Princess Vivian said seductively with only a piece of white clothing that covered little to none of her sinful body. Alexander was shocked by the sight in front of him, looking at the woman who was one of the most beautiful, No! She’s the most beautiful woman in the Empire, but because she never made an attempt to dress up so nobody has ever seen her shine this brightly. Now looking at her with water dripping from her body like the sea pearl, her flamboyant red hair like that of burning fire, and her perfectly seductive body still wet and still carrying the freshness of a rose petals shower. Looking at the way she is wet from head to toe with the room filled with the scent of rose with water dripping from her body, gives a kind of allure that makes it hard for any man to resist her. She’s currently looking like a seductress, No!, She’s a seductress because she’s currently doing what is seductress does, seducing a priest. Vivian had an heart disease since the day she was born, since she was young, she spent most of her life lying on the hospital bed, denying her the joy of living like every other normal child. The only way for her to escape the reality that haunts her and the pain she goes through is by reading novels, watching movies, and following celebrity gossip on social media, but what becomes of Vivian when she suddenly dies from over-excitement and is transmigrated into a novel as her favorite character who was the villainess, and probably the most naïve and innocent villainess ever.

[WARNING: CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT AND SMUT] READ AT YOUR OWN RISK "My world is.....hell...a nightmare" "Run, little red," He growls, his voice thick with possessive desire "while you still have the chance." But she ignores him. She can’t resist him. Even as the darkness around him threatens to swallow her whole, Alexia refuses to pull away. Alexia never imagined that seeking inspiration for her webtoon would lead her into the heart of darkness—into the suffocating, dangerous world of Zeke—the cold, merciless god of the business world. As her family's rival, Zeke is everything she should fear, everything she should stay away from. But as the lines between danger and desire blur, Alexia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Despite all the warning signs—his chilling demeanor, the dangerous world he inhabits, his subtle threats, and the shadows that seem to follow him—she can’t help but stay—can't help but want him more. The darker Zeke’s world becomes, the more she becomes consumed by him and she finds herself unable to leave the twisted, irresistible connection that binds her to him. "I don't care, I'd rather die than leave him, I'm willing to go into the depths of hell with him" His dark world had consumed her, and now there is no turning back. ***** Zeke knows the danger in keeping her close, and yet he can’t let her go. No matter how hard she tries to break free, he pulls her deeper into his darkness, and with it, his obsession grows—until he can’t imagine a life without her. “You’re mine, Alexia,” he says, his voice low and possessive. “You belong to me now, and you’re not going anywhere.” In his world, there is no escape. And now, neither of them will ever be free, consumed by the darkness and the obsession that has taken root in both of them.

Excerpt Aristia could not help but stare at the platinum blonde a few steps in front of her. She seemed to sparkle with a glow that drew people in around her. Something that only happened to the main character of a novel. [Is that stupid book sure I'm the female lead?] She thought, her jaws almost going slack. At this point, she was sure she was deluding herself— or the book was deluding her. She didn't know why, but she already disliked the girl. [This is definitely not jealousy.] She rubbed her brows, watching how the innocent, naive looking girl exuding female lead aura was being flocked around already by others. "Fuck, I'm in deep shit!" — Excerpt Two "What do you mean this is where I belong?!!!" She asked incredulously. "It is the truth. It might sound extremely absurd and unbelievable, but it is the truth." He said, his voice tinged with helplessness. "Hell, it is absurd." She threw her hands up in the air exasperatedly. The seriousness in his eyes told her he wasn't at all joking or messing with her. He was damn serious. "Ugh. What shit am I involved in?" She asked frustratingly to no one in particular at the news she was still trying to wrap her head around. *** Aristia Andrews had just come back home from work and prepared to go to sleep, when she was given a novel. Nothing strange about that though, huh? But just after she had completed the novel, she woke up to find herself tossed into a whole new world. Taken from her world and the life she deemed perfect, and tossed into a not-so-ideal world. Now part of royalty, she has to get accustomed to living in a backward world of Kings and Queens, Dukes, Marquises, Earls, Viscounts and Barons. Just the titles and hierarchy were enough to make her smart head spin. With beautiful and loving parents and relatives, a cute younger brother, loyal servants and a smart brain, join Aristia as she enjoys eating and making new and delicious cuisines, forms unique friendships, and creates successful businesses. However, she finds all is not as she thought it was; there just might be something bigger than she expected, that the book did not reveal. Now... she has a lot of mysteries surrounding her to unfold, and secrets to uncover, and perhaps she'll find a dash of love along the way.

Synopsis Born into an ordinary family with no talent for cultivation, Dustin Li was fated to live in mediocrity—or so the world believed. But destiny had other plans. When he merges with the Pearl of Life and Death, an artifact of unfathomable power, his path takes a turn no one could have foreseen. What does it mean to wield the power of reincarnation? To defy life and death itself? As Dustin walks the treacherous road of martial cultivation, he uncovers ancient secrets, masters forbidden arts, and crushes those who dare stand in his way. From a nameless youth to a force that shakes the heavens, his rise is unstoppable. Sects will crumble. Empires will fall. Gods and demons will tremble before his might. With unparalleled talent, unwavering determination, and the will to seize his own fate—Dustin Li will carve his name into eternity! This is the legend of the Master of Life And Death.

Ade has lived in an incense burner for over a thousand years, her days spent sleeping. Longing for the outside world she hears about from her fairy friends, her wish is finally granted when a man brings her home, releasing her from the seal. Ade, tears streaming, vows to repay her savior to the fullest extent. Qin Yu, known as the cold and ruthless Third Master Qin of Kyoto, finds his life upended when strange occurrences plague his bedroom after he places an antique incense burner given to him as a New Year's gift there. Chaos ensues, with items displaced and unexplained puddles of water; he even senses something in his bed while half-asleep. One afternoon, Qin Yu comes home early to find a young girl cleaning up spilled milk. The girl, her black hair cascading, her skin porcelain, is startled by his return and tries to flee. Upon being caught and questioned by Qin Yu, she timidly speaks of repaying her debt. To Qin Yu's amusement, she lists her belongings: pearls, antiques, even her savings. None of these interest Qin Yu, who instead sweeps her into his arms and suggests a more personal way of repaying the debt. Terrified, the girl's beautiful fish tail is revealed.

When real life divorce and loneliness becomes a fairy tale after a chance encounter with a movie star, Pearl’s life turns into a love triangle she wasn’t prepared for. Rock stardom and romance and getting a second chance at life and love means everything.

In a world governed by ancient deities, power is determined by evolutionary genes. Every individual is born with a soul bone—a spiritual weapon dictated by their genetic makeup. The most influential families have refined these genes, maintaining the balance of power for generations. Yet, among them exists a forbidden gene, one feared even by the gods. Aric Khyronix , once heir to the noble Khyronix household, is betrayed and executed for possessing this accursed gene. However, fate intervenes. Through the will of an unknown deity, Aric is reincarnated, awakening in his infant body—before his execution, before his downfall. Armed with foreknowledge and a forbidden power, he resolves to forge his own destiny, defying fate, the gods, and the corrupt ruling families determined to erase him.

Long Fei, the Dragon of Air and Wind, once invincible, is betrayed by his brother and transformed into a powerless eel. Hunted for millennia by the powerful Phoenix Empress, he falls to the Ocean Realm, where he meets Shui Yi, the mermaid princess. Unknowingly, she sacrifices her sacred pearl to save him—at the cost of her life essence. Bound by fate, they are exiled to the Mortal Realm. Struggling with fragmented memories and a soul torn across realms, Long Fei must navigate ruthless enemies, ancient trials, and the growing bond between them. As they face increasing peril, every decision could cost them everything. This epic wuxia-inspired journey is filled with sacrifice, brutal backstabbing, and a slow-burn romance. Will the dragon and mermaid survive the cosmic storms that are threatening to tear their lives apart?

Claire had only one goal: to save her ailing adoptive mother, even if it meant agreeing to a dangerous deal. Forced into a contract marriage with Leon Yu—a cold and unyielding CEO—her mission was clear: make him fall in love, betray him, and walk away with his company’s secrets.But plans have a way of unravelingAs she got to know him, she realised that Leon wasn’t the heartless man she expected, and as her duty blurred into desire, she fell for him—hard. Yet when the weight of her deception became too much, and it was time to leave she left him with nothing but a letter and a shattered heart.Three years later, their paths cross again. Leon, now fueled by vengeance, drags Claire back into his life. But he doesn’t know the whole truth. Hidden in her past is a secret—a child born of their union.As love battles with betrayal and duty collides with desire, can they rebuild what was broken, or will the deceit that binds them destroy them forever?A tale of passion, redemption, and the thin line between love and lies. FYI; This is going to be a slow burn romance, so enjoy

Leia's life seemed picture-perfect-a loving fiancé, a future filled with promise, and dreams she thought were within her grasp. But in one devastating night, everything shatters. Her world spirals out of control when she uncovers her fiancé's darkest secrets, forcing her to flee into the unknown. What Leia doesn't know is that her life has been far from ordinary. For years, she's been watched by powerful forces, her every move quietly orchestrated by an ancient prophecy. When a near-fatal plunge into icy waters pulls her closer to her hidden destiny. But everything comes at a cost-a revelation that binds her fate to a world she never knew existed. Leia is the destined mate of three formidable rulers from an ancient clan. Drawn into their dangerous and seductive world, she finds herself torn between passion and peril, desire and duty. As secrets unravel, Leia must navigate the magnetic pull of three men who claim her as their own. But with betrayal still fresh in her heart, can she open herself to a love that defies everything she's ever known? Or will the weight of her destiny crush the very freedom she craves?

When 25-year-old Onezwa Mthethwa loses her husband, Qhawe, in a brutal tragedy, her world is shattered. In accordance with traditional customs, her family arranges for her to marry Qhawe's older brother, Mcedisi - a notorious gangster with a reputation for ruthlessness. Faced with the prospect of becoming his second wife, Onezwa makes a daring escape on the eve of their traditional wedding. Five years later, Onezwa has rebuilt her life, but the past comes knocking, threatening to dismantle her hard-won independence. As the mystery surrounding Qhawe's death resurfaces, Onezwa must confront the darkness she fled. Will she find the strength to protect her newfound freedom, or will the secrets of her past force her back into the clutches of the Mthethwa family?

Sara Pearl, Daughter of Poseidon and Atlantis, takes a journey to map dangerous territory. This is done after adventurers Theseus King, Mary Riley, Seth Riley, Olivia Neptune, Adam Flores, and Penny White return from this territory. This story follows Sara Pearl and her best friends Leonidas Sheppard and Andromeda Rose. Unknown to these adventurers, war breaks out in the outside world and The Gods draw battlelines. How long until the war reaches this group? Part of The Twelve Olympians High Series.

She has no time for relationships—at least, that's what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Shadrach Malcolm thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Shadrach and Pearl have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Shadrach becomes impossible, Pearl realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...

Even if Lucia's mother existed, she never played a part in Lucia's life. The actress and model pursued her career for the sake of beauty, but instead of ending up with a lovely pearl necklace, she ended her life with a rough rope around her neck. Before Cicia could even feel lonely, she was pulled through a painting into another world. A voice gave her the important job of turning a green-haired creature into a human! Or at least making it more like a human. Who knows what the future holds for them? It can't be that hard to teach a human-consuming child to behave properly. But the good times never last. Betrayal by friends or constantly running away from a tyrant prince who wants to kill them—nothing seems worse than the child I'm looking after suddenly growing up and acting so strangely. (*All images are original works of the author*.)

She is one thing I will call divine,is that the right word or should is say she was only meant for me and me alone. The first day I set my eye on her at that club I was really captivated,she is naive, looking innocent and I want to have her all to my self. Her voice was like heavens and it send shiver down to my spine,I wanted her,I wanted to keep her all t my self,Pearl that name was lovely it came out of my mouth like a hot flow. The sound of my name in her mouth turns me on like a fucking pervert, God know it I will do anything to have her all to my self but no everything look easy as it seem cause it all turned upside down when she became my step sister. I was happy but not fully cause this way I can't have her but nothing is going to stop me from having this pretty little kitten. Even if it is having an affair with my step sister secretly I will have her either ways,if that all it takes.

In her past life, she failed to recognize people clearly, mistakenly treating her enemies as family, only to awaken when she was drowned at the bottom of the sea. Reborn seven years ago, she now holds the Water Avoidance Pearl, able to travel freely across lakes and oceans, with endless treasures at her fingertips. She swears to make her mark in the world of aquatic products and collectibles. Before the conspiracies begin, she moves carefully, determined to settle old scores. What’s a rich heiress compared to her? She is the true biggest fortune!

Mature content: ‘You are not my craving my dear, you are my obsession.’ “ She was our light and we were her darkness—- and just like every opposites we were obsessed with the idea of having her.” The Evil Empress, the one whose life was filled with debauchery and betrayal to her mates was supposed to die tonight. Being the Empress of the Dragniere Empire and the mother to all dragons, she was supposed to live a life where she lived for her people and the country, her exquisite powers were alone enough to make her the ruler of the entire continent and with her face that was as beautiful as a shining pearl in the moonlight, with hair as fine as Pima, and her curves so luscious that any man would have died of desire with just one glimpse. With powers that were beyond humans, shrouded with the air of aristocracy and with a personality that was as cruel as Medusa, The Evil Empress continued to rule over the people of her Empire with her tyranny. Brianna Cage, nicknamed ‘ Bree, The hellion’ for the convenience of her acquaintances was a rowdy young woman. She had a fierce sense of justice, she was dependable and despite not being the most beautiful woman in her department, she was sought out by a lot of men because of her alluring nature, she rejected them all because in truth she was in love with —— all the Daddies in the comic books she has read. Behind her aloof and dependable persona resided a Weeb who was always cheering on the characters of her favourite books. One day she came upon the book ‘ The Maid’s route of survival of the fittest’ and decided to read it just for the heck of it since the Empress shared the same name as her. But soon Bree found out that the Empress was the Villainess, she even betrayed her mates one by one and what was even more gut-wrenching she was killed by her mates! All for the sake of the maid who reincarnated into the book with a system to help her. Bree though angry decided to throw the book at the back of her head but oddly enough the book vanished and Bree found herself waking up in the room of the Evil Empress just three weeks before she was executed by her mates! Startled but not having the time to freak out, Bree started to take care of everything that the Evil Empress has done wrong. She thought that she would be able to live a peaceful life away from her bloodthirsty mates who didn’t seem too fond of her. But unfortunately, things didn’t go as she planned as five sets of eyes fell on her despite all the precautions she has taken against them. And once those eyes locked on her, they refused to let go of their possessiveness. The Evil Empress was theirs, to begin with who dares take her away?

Qin Yi was reborn half a month's time before the apocalypse. In this life, having already seen the true colors of her scumbag sister and father, she swore to let them have a taste of their own medicine—an eye for an eye. She disguised herself as a man and kept improving, getting stronger day by day. Common people hailed her as “Prince”, making countless people bow in homage. But who is this guy who keeps pestering her? She isn’t homosexual ah, faints~~ Facing a group of men and women who wanted to snatch his person away, a certain someone had a murderous look on his face. “Qiqi is mine.” Then he shamelessly stood in front of Qin Yi. “Qiqi, I don’t care about your gender~~” Everyone: ...

Trapped within the damaged walls of her mansion located in Yuchang City, Princess Cheng found herself confined alongside her grandmother, a fallen figure within the royal circle. The elder royal was placed under house arrest, accused of involvement in promoting illicit markets and fostering corruption within the realm. Xuan Cheng, residing in poverty alongside her grandmother and two aged attendants, was compelled to mature prematurely due to these circumstances. Motivated by a fierce will to escape poverty and make sure that no one could mistreat her, Xuan Cheng committed herself to learning a variety of trades and skills in order to support herself. Xuan Cheng was gifted with the ability to heal herself in addition to her grandfather's Seven Cultivation and grandmother's Jade Eyes. She immerses herself in her grandfather's collection of books and risks everything to cultivate fearlessly on her own. At night, she would go out and battle evil cultivators who would frequently obstruct her travel plans. She founded "Duyi Pharmacy" in order to aid the underprivileged and give back to the Almighty in the form of charitable donations. Xuan Cheng is a lone cultivator of Qi who exceeded the Tian Limit. In a world where the Evil Lord had eradicated factions and groups of cultivators, Xuan Cheng encountered someone akin to her: Prince Zhao Ming, the sole individual wielding demonic Qi across the entire Diqiu realm. They both had weaknesses that affected each other, but their unspoken love made them each other's pillars of strength. Betrayal by people they trusted brought them closer, forcing them to rely on each other even more. However, fate kept testing them with many challenges and trials.

The Pearl of Poisonous Heaven in hand, inheriting the blood of the Evil God, Cultivating the power that defies heaven. A generation of Evil Gods rules over all. Yun Che is a descendant of the Yun family from the Illusory Demon Realm. Not long after his birth, his parents were pursued and hunted due to the Cycle Mirror. Xiao Ying, a close friend of his father, swapped him with his own child to protect his life. During the pursuit, Yun Che was injured, resulting in his spiritual veins being congenitally disabled, preventing him from advancing beyond the first level of the Initial Spirit Realm. At the age of 16, on his wedding day, he was poisoned to death, triggering the Cycle Mirror, and was reborn into the Cangyun Continent.

When a girl is born in each of the five kingdoms of Hanghan, her destiny is always written on paper. When she comes of age she will have to marry on of the Kings or Princes from the other four Kingdoms. And that's when the story of Princess Ah Rang and King Jiang Xijing came to be. Princess Ah Rang of the Qin Kingdom was known throughout the five Kingdoms for her beauty. Her long black hair, jet black pearl like eyes, pink lips and a curvy body that all men drool at. She was a goddess and she was the only one who possess the power to control water. She was also a water nimph. Every royal family had their own kind of unique power given to them by the Azul Dragon. Legend has it that one day someone from one of the royal family will awaken the great dragon from its deep slumber but no one knows who that person is. Some say he is hiding somewhere bin mount Kai waiting waiting for the blue moon that occurs every 500 years. Till date military forces of all five kingdoms are searching for the pieces of the (Jade Crystal) the dragons heart that was broken into pieces centuries ago when the Kings fought against each other for the Ultimate power . That is said to be given to the chosen one the true protector of Hanghan. Well let's start in present day where Princess Ah Rang of the Qin Kingdom is been forced into a political Marriage. But To WHO???

Like every typical otome isekai story, the story follows a woman finds herself reborn as the villainess. But this isn’t your everyday story where you find on the internet. There is no proving her innocence. No changing fate. No escaping the role she has been given. Instead, she must play the villainess perfectly—or suffer the consequences. Any attempt to act out of character results in unexplainable punishments, not just for herself, but for those she cares about. The world itself demands that she follows the script, forcing her into a life of cruelty, betrayal, and inevitable ruin. But if she is doomed to be the villainess… then she will become one on her own terms. In a world that won’t allow her to be anything else, she will play the role so well that even fate will regret cursing her. Join me in this untold story of a destined woman who must traverse the pearls the world has given her.

 The flickering neon sign of the Crimson Dragon casino reflected in the oily puddle at my feet, the smell of synth-noodles and desperation thick in the air. I flipped the platinum coin – not currency, but a memory chip containing Luna’s digitized consciousness – and caught it with a practiced flick of the wrist. Victor owed me more than just money; he owed me *her*. Tonight, I collect. And if the rumors about his new "bio-engineered enforcers" were true, tonight’s payment would be in blood. 

"-Thousands of years, waiting for the sun to shine on us again. Thousands of years, screaming for the gods to take mercy on us. Thousands of years, crying for our loved ones to come back to life. Hundreds of nights pitying our enemies who suffered the same inhumane human-created disasters due to human greed that knows no bounds." He spoke coldly, choking the lungs of the woman sitting in front of him. The woman who knew nothing, yet, still became a victim of the same disaster he endured for thousands and thousands of years. Her sharp eyebrows that he follows to thin almond-shaped eyes that shone grey with pearls falling from them as if she were a clam endlessly spilling precious jewels with no one to help collect them. However, his mouth still continued to spill the cold truth to her "So many centuries...Waiting to be saved by someone, anyone. How many years can a person hold onto a meaningless life like this? Tell me, Miss Shao. How, in the end, could I have saved my people? Should I have asked them to do the same as me? Cursed to live for eternity being haunted by the ghosts of our past." He smiled ruthlessly while the woman's lips trembled, while she wordlessly brushed the tears that escaped her away. "-Force them to witness their loved ones die from either their own hands or mine, their leader. Tell me, exactly what is this life supposed to amount to at the sacrifice of so many others?"

Chu Feng crossed the Jiuzhou Continent and inherited the Ancestor God Blood Pearl, cultivating until he became a Peak Martial Emperor. By chance, he saved an exquisitely beautiful woman with whom he fell in love and married. Unexpectedly, the woman turned out to be the Empress of the Jiuzhou Empire, and after giving birth to twins, a dragon and phoenix, she left without saying goodbye. Through numerous rigorous cleansing and marrow-washing sessions conducted by Chu Feng, these young children astonishingly developed supreme Divine Runes within them, capable of suppressing all forms of energy across Jiuzhou. Three years later, while dull and adorable, the invincible but unaware siblings, took advantage of Chu Feng's secluded meditation during Crossing the Divine Tribulation, sneakily slipped out of the village, and embarked on a journey to find their mother.

“I will agree on your condition after you win this game, there will be two rounds. If you win, I will grant you a wish; if I win, you will grant me a wish. What do you say?” He asked, smirking. “What if I win both rounds?” She asked back confidently. “Then I will grant you two wishes,” he declared. ~~~ A bet had led Laurel Cox into a situation she never thought she would find herself in. In a desperate attempt to save herself and her father from her ex-boyfriend's family's pressure, she resorts to making a deal with Nathaniel Luther, the richest man in Pearl City. What would Laurel do when she finds out he might not be her knight in shining armor and that this might not have a happy ending? Nathaniel Luther only knows one thing: Laurel Cox was his the moment he opened his eyes after 1000 years of slumber. He is cold, domineering, and ruthless. How would he win her heart when he had caged her against her will? What would happen when she finds out everything had been a carefully orchestrated plan by him from the very beginning? What happens when Laurel finds out that he has been keeping secrets from her?

In his previous life, Lucian Sinclair had pursued the truth behind his fiancé Malcolm Fitzgerald's fatal car accident with relentless determination - only to meet the same grim fate beneath the twisted metal of his Bentley on a rain-lashed M25 motorway. When consciousness returned, the industrialist found himself thrust back to his 24-year-old self, the digital clock on his Mayfair bedside table blinking December 16th, 2016. Malcolm's Alpine skiing accident had already occurred three days prior. He promptly took legal guardianship of the brooding 15-year-old left in the wreckage - Finn Fitzgerald, Malcolm's half-brother through their father's second marriage. The boy Lucian remembered from charity galas had grown feral-eyed, all scraped knuckles and boarding school blazers gone threadbare at the elbows. This time, Lucian vowed, the boy would receive proper upbringing. Not out of affection, but as penance for never deciphering Malcolm's last encrypted text: "Tell Luce the Range Rover's brakes—" Finn initially regarded his guardian with wary deference, this icy aristocrat who wore his brother's signet ring on a platinum chain. "Malcolm said you collect Renaissance maps," the teen offered during tense dinners, pushing peas across Wedgwood china. "Malcolm told me you hate tulips." Each invocation of the dead man's name hung between them like altar smoke. Yet gradually, the dynamic shifted. Lucian caught Finn glaring when he traced the Fitzgerald jawline they shared. The boy began arriving late from Eton weekends, reeking of stolen whiskey and defiance. During one particularly vicious row over a shredded Oxford acceptance letter, Finn slammed Lucian's wheelchair against the study wall. "Why must I be his ghost?" The teen's breath fogged the cold glass of Malcolm's portrait. "You look at me like I'm some...some flawed taxidermy of your perfect banker boy!" Lucian's cane clattered to the hardwood. Perfect? Malcolm had been laundering funds through their engagement - a truth he'd discovered two lifetimes too late. Now this living, breathing Fitzgerald heir stood before him, all cracked leather satchel and mismatched socks, demanding to be seen. Outside, the Thames glittered with secrets. In the cellar vault, a dossier gathered dust - crime scene photos, offshore account records, and the Range Rover's brake lines sliced clean through. Lucian's fingers twitched toward the whisky decanter. Let the dead keep their mysteries. This Fitzgerald needed saving more.

In the world of Orodyk,a legend is quietly unfolding.Lin Tan,a name once mercilessly abandoned by fate,became a wandering spirit that even the gods could not detect.For a hundred years,he wandered like a ghost,witnessing the ugliness of the world and countless secrets,from the Pope's unknown love affairs to the carefully hidden figures of the saintesses. However,the God of Destiny did not seem to have completely abandoned him.By a stroke of luck,Lin Tan was reborn from a young knight who was killed by his uncle,and the mysterious"system"sleeping deep in his soul also awakened,which became the key for him to rewrite his fate. With the powerful strength of the"system",Lin Tan began his against-the-sky rise.He could train formidable armies that made the enemy tremble with fear.Crown knights,dressed in shining armor and holding sharp blades,wherever they went,the enemy would flee in panic;Gryphon knights soared in the sky,launching deadly attacks from high altitude,leaving the opponents nowhere to hide;and there were the legendary angels and dragon knights,who were like the gods descending to the battlefield,possessing the power to destroy the sky and the earth,and were enough to influence the direction of the battle. Legendary equipment and artifacts are no longer an unattainable fantasy.As long as there is enough system energy,Lin Tan can create them one by one to arm his army and territory,making every enemy tremble in front of these powerful weapons. Under his careful planning,the territory grew and strengthened rapidly,with abundant resources and a happy people,becoming a shining pearl in the world of Orodyk.And Lin Tan,the king who held the heavy troops and the artifacts,was filled with boundless ambition and a heart of glory,and embarked on the journey to conquer the whole world. He made a great wish:"My banner is embroidered with the emperor's scepter,and the whole world is just a gem on my crown.I spread my glory with my sword!"From a wandering spirit to a world-conquering emperor,how will Lin Tan step to the peak in this magical and fantasy world,and let his name be engraved in the long river of history and become an eternal legend?All of this will be revealed to you in the following story.