Virtue And Vanity

in a world where slavery runs rampant, Rah a survivor of it manages to escape after Eight years with his little sister and an Beast Man who all go on quest to change the world

i developed a illness like halfway through so some details may be wrong

The Creation... Where all Existence exist along with Non-Existence as interconnection to Existence, providing a aspects for such lead to maintain the balance of The Creation. A Existence contains everything that we had been see: A Galaxy, Universe, a theory of Multiverse, and so beyond. Thus all undiscovered truth still remain mystery, even infinite celestials bodies are just mere-aspect of it. All celestial entities even a God don't know what truth beneath the Existence. A used of system made by human to traveling the cosmos but to find the truth of it but they only found nothing, clueless, yet they gone... With a strange phenomenon making human race fall into abyss, they gave up... Not until a guy born with a curiosity about the truth of The Creation, he'd read so many books that were actually a journey of a people whose traveled the cosmos, creating a hint for human to regain their strongest era. And the guy named Jonathan, standing tall in front of a strange yet massive ancient doors, along with a unknown symbols within the curve of the doors, filled with immense power that cannot be calculated or measure it. Jonathan realize there's puzzle to open this door and reveal something within the door, and so Jonathan goes venture to find the missing symbols, in his adventures he met Mary Carter, a young woman with a obsession of books that contains a information about the Cosmos, soon enough they become a friend, a partner for their own yet same goal. Along with a hint that in one of Mary's book, now they know where they needed to go; Indonesia, specifically Candi Borobudur where there's a book filled with a information that let the user capable to transcends a dimensional. That is one of requirements to find a puzzle of the Ancient Doors, and so they goes venture to Indonesia... But is their journey gonna goes smoothly? Or they get involved into something dangerous? Who's knows, but we'll see it soon...

In a world where 5% of the population has gotten superpowers from a mysterious source, the people given the gift or curse of power must walk the line between good and evil. We Follow Blake Daniel Kane through his path into the new world, where he will meet others walking the same road. Will he fall prey to the corruption of his power? Or will stand to protect the pureness of justice.

Caelus nació en un mundo post Apocalipto. Tiene una conexión profunda con el desorden y esto lo llevará a muchos problemas.

In the vastness of existence, where the magical and the mundane intertwine, where a skeleton - intricately connected bones - collide, we find ourselves on a journey unlike any other. It begins in a world of creaturely fantasies and seductive contradictions. At the centre of it all is Bones, a lowly, weak skeleton who possesses something special: perception. Tired of the monotonous existence of his skeletal brethren, of endless decay and hundreds of years spent in the damp, dark underground. Driven by a deep desire to discover the meaning of a real life, Bones ventured out into the world outside, a chaotic world of humans, a world full of joy, excitement and sadness... And then his path crosses with Lealia, an aristocratic girl on the run from a forced marriage and the stifling bonds of her aristocratic family. Their shy meeting forms the basis of an extraordinary relationship, a testament to the power of self-discovery and the beauty of a unique love. Together they will uncover conspiracies, face formidable enemies and fight to protect their own identities. Prepare for a story that perfectly blends dark humour with philosophical reflection, a tale where the mundane meets the magical, and an unlikely but deeply moving love story. It is a journey to find the meaning of life, the desire for freedom...

Liam Quill has always been what everyone wants him to be, nice, willing to do anything for anyone but the same cannot be said about others that he is this way to. Liam has learned to do everything for everyone, never get angry. Your wife wants something special? Go get something for her. Dad wants you to complete his tasks? Do it. Mom's hungry! Go make her something... and it better be good! Never has he ever learnt to say no... A marriage out of greed for materialism and power, and a wife that does not care, even after every attempt he makes... But to his surprise, one fateful night, a robber running from a house and being chased manages to take his wife hostage with a knife! He manages to get the robber but... the robber manages to stab him? Multiple times? As his wife and the neighbours get the police and ambulance, tired of everything, Liams decides to end it all by jumping off into a river. But as he wakes up as... his own daughter? Retaining only about half of his memories. This is a story of a daughter who closed off her heart and a mother who wants to bring change to herself and redeem her past by loving a fragment of love that was left for her... Will she (Liam) finally feel love again? Or does her almost tiny but existant ego think she's never done anything wrong in her life either? Will becoming a girl change anything in her life? (There might be a little romance but not between mother and daughter!!!)

In *Blood and Arcane*, the world of New Altera thrives on two primal forces: **Blood** and **Arcane**. Blood symbolizes the essence of life, tied to the powerful Monari and their descendants, the Monari-Kai. Through the infusion of Monari blood, humans can enhance their strength and abilities, creating **Blood Hunters**—warriors who possess the raw, primal power of Monari beasts. These Blood Hunters are humanity's protectors, defending them from the dangerous creatures that roam the land. However, the process is fraught with danger, as only a rare few possess the compatibility to withstand Monari blood without losing control to its savage instincts. **Arcane**, on the other hand, embodies the mystical gifts granted by the goddesses, such as elemental control, telekinesis, healing, and gravity manipulation. Those blessed with Arcane powers are marked by the Goddess Althara and must learn to wield their gifts with discipline and precision. Together, Blood and Arcane form the backbone of New Altera, where warriors, known as Blood Hunters, and gifted individuals face the challenges of a world teeming with legendary beasts, deadly magic, and ever-present danger. In this land, survival hinges on mastering the balance between raw physical might and the arcane forces that shape reality.

Despair in gratefulness, relief in agony. That's how her world can be described, as she finds calmness in tragedy.

Being born from a pauper parents who are also greedy enough to sell off his sister to the Town bully, Ji Wei forcefully took the initiative to become the first flawless thief his village has ever known. Just to save up to the amount needed to elope with his sis, becomes a thief, met a repulsive yet charming lady from Shanghai, a place almost to the similar to his dream city Beijing. After spending the night with her, the lady helps him leave his countryside with his sister, also giving him an apartment keycard which she said would be less stressful for them to cope without a roof over their head.

Betrayed by his own men, The only surviving member of the decimated royal bloodline after being s found by beautifull yet merciless elf. he decides go on a journey find new companions to protect and find a purpose in life.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities—Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

Jennie a nineteen year old finds herself in the midst of elites at Springfield University after loosing her adoptive parents to death. In an environment where she has to work to feed herself and take care of her needs, would Jennie consider friendships and relationships with the elites as frivolities? #R18 #Teen #Romance #Frienship #Mystery

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

People are always afraid of what they do not know, wary of what they do not understand. There are those who dare to step out and learn about them, but there is no consensus. The issue of human rights for humanoid anomalies has always been a burning, smoldering issue, not to mention the fact that all government agencies and organizations try to cover up the existence of anomalies. And then, it burst open, like a series of continuous chemical reactions, and World War 3 broke out.

Faced with death he accepts a deal. Haunted by his choices he strives for vengeance. The price of his newfound powers is another's death. The death of a thousand-year-old prophecy. This is the story of Asher. The son of a king and the apprentice of a forgotten shadow. From a sheltered child to an assassin navigating the world at the epoch of magic and machinery.

A fierce knight’s promise. A princess’s shame. A fate rewritten in blood. Kane, the realm's mightiest knight, dies on the battlefield, her heart heavy with the unshakeable belief that her beloved Tarsia is still by her side. As darkness takes her, a mysterious system offers her a second chance at love—an opportunity she seizes with fervor. But when the truth unravels, Kane discovers that Tarsia left her to die. Shattered by the revelation, Kane vows to rewrite their destinies, swearing this time their fates will be swapped. Now aligned with the enemy, she embraces her newfound power, will Kane reclaim her lost happiness, or will her quest for revenge consume her?

Matthew Oliver is the CEO of one of the world's most influential companies, a man with a cold and calculating facade whose true identity is hidden in the shadows of the underworld. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Evelyn LaMont, a young ex-wife of a wealthy heir, who finds herself struggling to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage. After an unexpected encounter in a hospital, Matthew and Evelyn's destinies begin to intertwine in an increasingly intense way. As secrets are revealed and unexpected connections arise, the two are forced to confront their own wounds and hidden desires.

When it came to handling life, Hazel was a PRO! But...well there's ALWAYS A BUT! When it comes to a certain topic, she was CLUELESS! And the topic was Chris! Christopher Finch, her new BOSS! Nah! This isn't one of the boss-secretary love stories....this one's DIFFERENT! -------------------------------------------------------- Six years ago, he was her college senior! He turned down her proposal in their college cafeteria. Six years later, he's back as her new boss! All these years, she was holding onto an invisible ray of hope and now, it finally shined! So, Happy Ending...? Not Really! -------------------------------------------------------- 'He's married now?' she asked in shock as she witnessed his kids walking out of his office. Six Years of waiting and life gifted her Heartbreak! Again! Let bygones be bygones, she decided to move on! Is it really that easy? Well...she had to try. We all had to...at some point! -------------------------------------------------------- 'What could possibly go wrong now?' she asked confidently. And that's when life decided to unveil the answers to her long lost questions...even questions she didn't know she had. The major things she failed to notice...were finally disclosed! After all there was more to Chris than she knew and imagined! Till now she was only aware of his love but as she searched farther, she could finally see it all... The tears, the betrayal and the vengeance all of it flaring up inside his cold blue eyes. At least this time, he won't be alone...

It's a long story, it's still long even when I shorten it. So let me tell you his story. Once upon a time, there's an ordinary man who lived in a peaceful world. Where everyone could do something they do without any hindrance. He is reaching 28 years old and working in a ordinary company. Completely ordinary until one day, he died by getting hit by a car. ( If he doesn't die, how did this story happened? ) He thought that's the end and succumbed to the ethereal dark and calmness. Then suddenly there's something waking him up even though he can't feel nothing. When he opened his eyes, unfamiliar ceiling greet him. A apartment ceiling, no something more like a suite as the details and furniture around his room looked expensive. At first it was confusing and after a long thought on what happened. He got to know that he got transmigrated into the novel he used to read. A new world filled with adventure, excitement, magic, and fantasy. But he doesn't want to get involved in any of that. He wants to enjoy his new life. Do something he can't do before. But everything didn't go as he planned. A few years later, this beautiful world got attacked by an entity who claimed to be a god. Even the overpowered protagonist got defeat in one hit. The world got split in half just by a gesture from his finger. Desperation and despair washed over his face. Maybe there's a reason he got transmigrated there. It's all because of his abilities, adaption. Using that abilities, he tried to fight these entity. During that fight, he able to save one person but failed to save another one person. Even though he win after a long fight. Everything already been destroyed. Until, in front of him appeared a holographic blue screen. With one word attached on it. [ RESTART ]

Elena had always sought adventure, yearning to explore the world and embrace all it had to offer. But that dream seemed impossible due to her very existence. Her birth was a miracle, an anomaly that defied nature. She was something that shouldn't exist, and she had to keep that secret hidden. Until one day, an opportunity arose: the chance to enter the academy. At 18 years old, she finally took that step, and it was there that she met him. He was breathtakingly beautiful, in a way that made Elena question how anyone, especially a man, could possess such beauty. She found herself captivated by him, unable to look away. "Elena, will you be my mate?" he asked, holding her tightly and gazing into her obsidian eyes. "Yes," Elena replied, her heart racing with excitement. She couldn't believe it had taken him so long to ask. But with that single word, "yes," she—a being that shouldn't exist—had fallen into the hands of another. The world had no idea what he was. He wasn't a werewolf, human, or vampire, but he was no less powerful. What could possibly go wrong? What was he? All she knew was his name: Dave Atlas.

In a world of opulence and treachery, Seo-yeon is torn between two powerful men: for example, the rather enigmatic Joon-woo and, the other hand, frisky and self-sufficing Hyun-soo. when secrets are revealed and people change their allegiances, Seo-yeon needs to play the game and understand who she should pursue and whose man she should steal. is she going to emerge unscathed with all these upheavals or will she sink in the pools of her conflicts?

Someone once remarked that economic inequality tends to perpetuate itself, with wealthy individuals increasing their wealth while those with fewer resources struggle to make ends meet. In simple terms: the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. This phenomenon can be observed across various societies and historical periods, often driven by several factors. But this story is not about socioeconomic disparity... Maybe some of you have experienced this and felt the weight of such imbalances personally. Perhaps one of you could step up and lead the transformation? Then...

It has been 10000 years. The tide of spiritual energy has returned. The prosperous Tokyo has returned to the Edo Period and had hordes of supernatural creatures roaming the streets. In the desert, the Pharaoh was leading his army and awakening from his eternal slumber. Vampires and werewolves were locked in a constant battle in the Eastern European plains. Witches and evil spirits were traversing through the markets of Europa. The feathered serpent was stretching its body on the American Continent, opening its eyes during the cycle of death. Humans had fallen from the top of the food chain as they remembered the fear that the legends carried. In this world where demons and monsters roamed, Lester looked at the shadow of the ferocious worm cast on his body and told his system. ""Please give me a set of Sunfire Cape, Randuin's Omen, Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, Thornmail, oh yes, and the Gargoyle's Stoneplate, Force of Nature, Adaptive Helm, as well as Righteous Glory..."" He then brought his hands together against the trembling monsters. "I am not talented, but I am going to bust your heads open today!" "Grasp of the Undying!" Life Value +5 "Dark Harvest!"Damage Growth +5 "Overgrowth!" Life Value +2% "Gathering Storm!" Spell Strength +100 What? You want me to eat these mutated creatures? Let me tell you! I, Lester, will rather die of starvation or jump down from here than to... System: "Life Value +40" "Wow, it tastes great!" PS: This novel can be easily read even without gaming knowledge. Feel free to have a read."

In the year 2045, when humanity stands at the crossroads of civilization, a hidden war is being staged for the fate of species. Luo Lin, who was born as a military doctor in the special forces, met Lin Yue, a biotechnology researcher with the special ability of "seeing life", while tracking down a series of bizarre biological mutation events. The encounter between the two uncovers a shocking secret that is enough to change the fate of mankind: the quantum consciousness technology and mysterious "evolution factor" across the globe are actually the testing ground of civilization laid by alien civilizations. In this world where technology and mutation coexist, human society is divided into "transcendentals" who pursue digital immortality and "primitives" who aspire to genetic evolution. When the evolutionary factor spreads out of control, the quantum consciousness network is invaded by mysterious signals, and human civilization is in an unprecedented crisis. Luo Lin and Lin Yue must find a balance between maintaining humanity and transcending evolution, opening up a third path for humanity beyond the seemingly inevitable trajectory of fate. This is a story of choice, a story of perseverance or change in the face of the unknown, and a story of love and hope that can transcend death and evolution. When the spark of civilization is blown by the wind of fate, where will we go?

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Synopsis: Knox is an omega – poor, orphaned, weak, and bullied. He was the unluckiest human being alive – according to his own. Burdened by debt, he has no choice but to stop school and work to pay off his loans all the while hiding the truth and pretending as a beta to save himself from harassment. He accepted all legal jobs he could get to make ends meet. Including a contractual relationship with an alpha who’s suffering from a pheromone disability. He gets paid – enough to free him from all of his debts. All he has to do is help the alpha stabilize his pheromone…not until that night happens… The contract was breached. Knox has to pay the price. Afraid of his circumstances, he ran away. Years later, Knox became a capable man. He has a nice job and a kind boss. When his boss got invited to an engagement party, as his secretary, Knox had to come with him. However, he was shocked to find out that the man to be engaged was none other than the spitting image of his son! How will Knox keep the truth from him, when after their eyes met at the party, the alpha had already marked him as his property, claiming him as the payment of the contract he breached? Will Knox hide and run away again? Or will he choose to pay off the debt to be free? Will he be able to push away the alpha whose vices are hidden behind his attractive mask or will Knox abandon his virtues and embrace the dangerous father of his son? --- Thank you all for your support! For faster update, send my book your golden tickets, powerstones, and gifts!!