Sitting Next To Me

"Have you heard of him?" A small boy tugged at a woman's skirt, his tiny finger pointing at the large portrait of a man clad in a minister’s robe. "Shhh! Don’t say its name!" The woman hushed him, glancing around anxiously. She knew the boy was only curious about the drawing, yet the inscription beside it spoke of someone else entirely. Still, the credit had been given to the man in the portrait. "Why?" "We just... don’t say it." "Are you talking about The Next General?" A man dressed as a scholar interjected, inserting himself into the conversation. "Everyone is talking about it. After a hundred years, it has returned. I can't decide whether that fills me with hope or dread." His words were meant to impress, to showcase his knowledge, but the woman only tightened her grip on the boy, scooped him up, and hurried away like a hunted animal sensing danger. The scholar let out a single sharp laugh. "A chaotic rhythm… and marvellously extraordinary times are upon us," he murmured, before turning and walking away. --- Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real events is purely coincidental. The views and opinions expressed by the characters do not necessarily reflect those of the author. This book contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. ------- Author-Sama is here with another one, been planning this for quite a while but laziness and procrastination keeps holding me down but now I am free. Here is another exciting historical novel, please enjoy.

MOUNTAIN SITTING IMMORTAL (MSI) A conduit of the great Dao happened to enter the grotto heaven called Earth. No one had been able to take ownership of this conduit for many years until Marvin came into contact with it.  Marvin met the requirement to use the conduit. This allowed him to begin his journey towards immortality.  The journey begins from transcending the first mortal coil at Body Forging to transcending the second at Energy Gathering, passing through the subsequent mortal coils, and hopefully to becoming a true immortal with eternal life. But the conduit is far more useful than helping a dying business tycoon gain another lease at life. It is also a conduit of great power.  This power and many more will be his as long as he continues to sit on his mountain and grows the mountain into a colossus. The mountain will bring him to greater heights and greater power.  This is the story of the Mountain Sitting Immortal. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

Mu An has traveled to a world composed of multiple urban fantasy novels. Despite having top-notch looks, immense wealth, and great power, he is destined to become a stepping stone for numerous protagonists to show off and ultimately end up in a situation where his family is destroyed and he is left with nothing. Fortunately, the Great Villain System has successfully loaded; as long as he causes emotional fluctuations in the female lead, he can earn countless rewards, including insights into future plot developments! Protagonists: Damn it! How could he know our next move every time? Is there a traitor among us!? Mu An, however, smiles slightly. Sorry, but as a villain, I am a professional! ................................................................. Disclaimer: All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators. For advance chapters: p@treon.com/ShinningNovelTranslations (replace @ with a) Translated Original Name: 反派：我在女主身边捡奖励 Author: 蓝凉

In the bustling city of Shinjuku, a high school student Aki Yukito finds himself seated next to the popular "gal" of the class, Futaba Hinata. With her flashy fashion sense, Hinata quickly becomes the attention among their classmates. Despite Hinata's harboring a hatred on Yukito, Yukito always discovers a different side of Hinata. "Good morning, Futaba-san" "Please don't ever talk to me again"

Jessica Whitehall and Steven Greece couldn’t be more different. At Fairmont High, a prestigious school in California, Jessica thrives, popular, outgoing, and involved in every activity. Steven, on the other hand, is the quiet, overlooked nerd from a wealthy family, excelling only in computer science while struggling to fit in. Their paths rarely cross, until a school project unexpectedly throws them together. What begins as an awkward partnership takes an unexpected turn when Steven confesses that he once had a kindergarten crush on Jessica. As they spend more time together, they discover that behind their contrasting personalities lies a friendship worth fighting for. But just as they begin to trust each other, a misunderstanding leads to a devastating accusation. Suspended for a crime they didn’t commit, both miss out on a crucial opportunity that could have shaped their futures. Their frustration boils over into a heated argument, shattering their friendship and sending them on separate paths. Years pass. Jessica and Steven, now in different universities and cities, reinvent themselves. Jessica, once the vibrant socialite, grows more reserved, focused on building a career. Steven, once timid and invisible, rises to prominence as a tech genius and CEO of his own company. They move forward, unaware that fate isn’t finished with them yet. When Jessica unknowingly applies for a job at Steven’s company, the past resurfaces in ways neither of them expected. The confident CEO is nothing like the shy boy she once knew, and Steven is caught off guard by the change in the girl he once admired. Old wounds reopen. Buried emotions rise. And as they navigate the professional battlefield, they must decide: Is their story over, or is this their second chance? Torn between resentment and longing, Jessica and Steven must confront their past, unravel the truth behind their high school betrayal, and determine whether some connections are meant to last beyond just one lifetime. A story of love, betrayal, and second chances, In Our Next Lives explores the power of time, fate, and the people who leave the deepest marks on our hearts.

This story revolves around juliet who is sharing her thoughts on love through her life. Juliet is a talent worker in a company.one day she suddenly feels that her feelings toward her director has changed.He is Lucas the director of her department.He helped her during her works and they started to develop feels for each other. when everything was feeling right suddenly Lucas moved to US for work and juliet was sad and depressed. she decided that if she sees Lucas more than three times she was going to propose to him . But suddenly juliet's mom started to force her to marry the a guy who is her father's Best friends son who was working in US. she tried to reject it but her father said that he promised his friend that he would give his daughter to his son before he died. so I decided to do it I just a week they came to see me a do the engagement. The guy who she I was going to meet had a big brother, younger sister and mother. they all came to are home with some oc their relatives. till now she has not even seen or known the name of the day when she saw him she was in a shock . who is she going to marry?,how will his marriage go ?,will this marriage even take place ? .

College was like a wake-up call for most people. Especially the likes of Christopher Owen, who spent the rest of his high school years messing around and pining for the boy he never had. Having had a frustrating high school year, he decided to dedicate himself to his studies in college.   He flew many miles away from home, changed his looks, and hid his real identity from everyone.  His plans were simple: study hard, pass well, no dating. But then he realized two things: life was anything but easy without the backing of his last name. And... he wasn't sure how long he could last before he jumped his roommate, who was obviously not gay. But lust wasn't love, right? Maybe he could indulge a little? Just a little, I promise. ***** EXCERPT: "THAT ARROGANT, GOOD FOR NOTHING, DEMONIC IDIOT! I HATE HIM SO MUCH!" "O-kay... what is going on?" A friend asked him, watching as he paced around the room he just entered. "After battling for a long time. A LONG TIME!" he breathed heavily before continuing, "I... I confessed to him today." The other sat up, eyes wide. "For real?" "And then... with that stupid lollipop in his mouth, he just looked at me and said Okay. OKAY!" Gasps. "I didn't even know people said "okay" to love confessions, but he said "okay" to me!" -- Meanwhile, while he was there panicking, the one who had been confessed to remained seated where he was in the room. He had not moved an inch from that position since he got confessed to. But if one looked closely, they would notice how red his face was, up to the tips of his ears. He suddenly chuckled to himself. "That idiot," he muttered, looking at the door the other had taken.

In a modern world teeming with hidden supernatural beings, Kelvin, a powerful hybrid known as a Vaewolf, finds himself entangled in a web of forbidden love, curses, and perilous choices. Born of a dangerous union between a vampire and a werewolf, Kelvin is an *Unclaimed One*, a being that defies the control of vampire covens, werewolf clans, and witches. As leaders of the supernatural realm vie for his power, Kelvin is forced into a life of perpetual hiding to protect himself and his family. Haunted by a curse from the witch queen, which promises he will never find true happiness and dooms him to destroy anyone he loves, Kelvin lives in fear of his own emotions. His solitary existence takes a turn when he meets Dave, an unsuspecting human who awakens feelings Kelvin thought were long buried. As their bond deepens, Kelvin must confront his deepest fears: how to protect Dave from the dangers that lurk in the shadows and the curse that threatens to tear them apart. This is a tale of forbidden love, unimaginable power, and the fight against a destiny that seeks to destroy them both.

Jun Xiao gets binded by a system that forces him to cultivate. Follow his adventures as his system (forcibly) teleports him to Myriad Worlds forcing him to cultivate their laws. What are the goals of the Mysterious System? Why did it choose Jun Xiao? Read to find out more!

As a handsome guy with fame and wealth, Eddy could lay his hands on any beauty around the world. Unfortunately, his little brother down there was too weak to grant him such a wish. What happens when he transmigrates into a body whose little brother is always strong and prepared? He's going to create a harem and indulge himself, right? Sadly, it's not like on earth where every girl admires him. It's a world haunted by darkness and hunger, cruelty and self-centeredness. A world where he is a disgrace to his family. Monsters, among which there are the Venomous Beauties, roam its corners. He is too weak to even play drums, let alone hunt those monsters to win hearts of girls. Thankfully, [Hello! I'm the Goddess of Beauty! Nice to meet you!] #No yuri #No NTR #Spicy

Aurora, the most unique teen you would ever see. She goes through life like all we modern teens go through but when it comes to romance hehe its a hassle. Will she be able to find love or be the loner that simps on animated characters? .Find out :>

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

After Earth is destroyed from a meteor impact, humans travel to a new world where they gain new powers. How will the story of Lucas J. Adams unfold? Thus story is inspired by MHA and Ian Boggs; the youtuber

Detective Reiji Kirizawa was a genius—brilliant in logic, ruthless in combat, and unmatched in his ability to see what others missed. But arrogance was his downfall. The night he finally cornered the city’s most elusive serial killer, Mr. Z, he walked straight into a perfectly laid trap. His vision blurred, his body grew cold, and as he choked on his own blood, he saw them—three glowing red stars burning in the night sky. Then, he woke up. No wounds. No pain. Just a throbbing headache and a bloodstained shirt. And the city outside his window… was three years in the past. Seven days before the case that changed everything. Seven days before Yui Takahashi, his childhood friend and only partner, died in an unsolved crime. Seven days to rewrite fate—to stop a ghost of a killer no one believes exists. With the knowledge of the future and the scars of his failures, Reiji must race against time to outthink an enemy who has never lost. But if Mr. Z has always been ahead of him… could he be waiting for Reiji even now? This time, Reiji won’t hesitate. This time, he won’t lose Yui. But in the city where shadows whisper and killers walk unseen, the past may not be as simple to change as he hopes. And the closer he gets to the truth… the more he begins to wonder if fate itself is playing a game far deadlier than he imagined.

After eons of fighting, an unknown force banished all gods and beings with supernatural powers to a new realm, the Next Realm Over. Any descendants of gods were also affected. The Next Realm Over, the new realm of the gods, had massive cities housing all gods and their descendants. Each major god group had their own land. In all god societies, there was one absolute rule, no breeding with other factions. Most followed the rule, but a select few didn’t. The ones born from two gods of different origins were either born a demigod of one side or born with no powers at all. That was the case until Set, God of Storms, and Hecate, Goddess of Magic and the moon met and had a son, Soban the hybrid.

What would happen if a parasite managed to burrow intoa person's brain, but failed to take full control? In this story we will see how our main character lives his life after becoming a monster.

After a Christmas date, he was ruthlessly broken up with, and Chang Le began to doubt his charm. So in order to train himself to deal with women, he became a rental boyfriend. However, Chang Le, who thought no one would rent him, was rented by multiple people at the same time. A goddess on a certain campus: "I... I just want to experience the feeling of having a boyfriend, and there must be no other meaning." "Understand, I have my own professional qualities." A beautiful daughter of a certain gang: "The money has been paid, you can't refuse..." "Then can I wear a bulletproof vest? This way I will feel safe." A young and beautiful rich woman who has entered society but is penniless in terms of love: "Don't worry, as long as you are willing to come, money is not a problem." Didn't it agree that the relationship will be terminated at the end of the rental period? Why do I feel that they want to skip the rental and enter my life directly? Help, my rental period is full, I want to rest! "No!"

"what do you mean she's not attending my wedding ceremony?" Asked Alexa as she stopped typing on her laptop, got up from the chair and then walked towards the front door of the house." Come on I'm waiting for an explanation" she opened the door. "I have no idea what exactly happened but I guess there was something going on with her and Harvey" the voice over the phone said as Alexa stopped. "This is it, meet me at her apartment now" Alexa got in the car and started the engine and then she went away. "Where is she?" A guy stood on the front door holding a bag of some snacks which he had bought as he came to the house."I don't know, her mother is not answering either..." "Come on Jordan I'm tired of her doing it all the times..." Jordan just sighed as they both stood there waiting for their friend. . . . . . . . . F A S T F O R W A R D T O H E W E D D I N G . . . . . "Now I want to thank my family and my friends, Jordan, victoria, Harvey, Kathy and leira...!?" Alexa was wearing a perfect wedding dress with a perfect hair,and her groom, paul looked amazing beside her. "Where's leira?" Asked Alexa. "No idea let me call her ..." Harvey walked away to call her but she didn't answer. "No answer...". "Of course she won't ..... You should go and cheat on her once again..." Jordan gave Harvey death stare as he called leira. Ignoring the fact now everyone was gossiping about what he had said, Harvey signed Jordan to keep his mouth shut he didn't care. "Yeah no answer..." Jordan said as he walked back to the aisle. "You know what I'll thank you later..." Alexa said as she pulled Paul into a kiss. Everyone applauded with rejoice, Paul kissed Alexa back but she pulled away. "Enough of this now I need to see where leira is ....." Alexa asked victoria and Kathy' her bridesmaids to help her walk in the dress as she went to the room. What a weird wedding right? It's about to get more messy just wait for it to start.

Raven, Zenji, and Clayden have been the closest friends since they were kids. Clayden strives to be an actor and model while Raven only wanted to support Clayden with his dreams, and Zenji who also strives in his singing career. Raven had already began to develop feelings for Clayden ever since but as Clayden became blinded with the fame he was gaining. Raven had decided to move on from her one-sided love and Zenji who witness it all, decided to take action. Would she meet someone better? Will they both realize that they were born to be together? A very close, yet so distant love between a girl and her childhood friends!

Jin Tae-ho adalah pecundang total. Di sekolah, dia selalu diinjak-injak, dipukuli, dan dipermalukan. Tidak ada yang menghormatinya. Tidak ada yang peduli. Hingga suatu hari, dia jatuh ke titik terendah dalam hidupnya. Di ambang kehancuran, dia akhirnya sadar… Jika ingin bertahan, dia harus melawan. Di dunia yang dikuasai oleh Generasi Para Raja, di mana kekuatan adalah segalanya, Tae-ho akan menapaki jalan yang penuh darah untuk mengubah dirinya.

Kind is tangled in the sticky web of unrequited love-he saw it coming like a train in slow motion. He's the guy watching his crush fawn over someone else, get all starry-eyed over another, and eventually hand out wedding proposals like candy-but to someone else, of course. Wale has long been aware of Kind's feelings for him, and though he is Kind's closest friend of nearly a decade, steadfastly devoted and unwaveringly straight, he nonetheless desires Kind to stand as his best man as he weds his long-time fiancée. Concealing his inner turmoil behind the guise of a smile, Wale shares his vulnerabilities with Kind alone, revealing to his dearest friend what he shields from the world. And now, with futures as clear as a foggy mirror, these two stumble through life's chaotic obstacle course, hoping not to trip on any life lessons or land face-first in heartbreak. Where will fate lead them next? Only time, and maybe a good laugh, will tell!

This book is mainly dedicated for Naruto and Sasuke's as a family. I will be creating multiple scenarios and stories of the Au I have created! For example, the first arc is Boruto universe meets Menma's universe.

Marcus, a young boy from a humble neighborhood, dreams of one day becoming a football legend like Wayne Rooney. With his extraordinary talent and sheer determination, Marcus navigates the trials and triumphs of growing up while relentlessly pursuing his goal.