Ginger Renegade

# CALME # DÉCISIONS FATALES Après "Renegade Immortal", "Pursuit of the Truth", "I Shall Seal the Heavens", "A Will Eternal" et "A World Worth Protecting", voici le sixième roman de longue haleine d'Ergen, "Hors du Temps". Le monde de Xu Qing sombra dans un silence de mort après la descente de "Dieu". Les cultivateurs maîtres emmenèrent la race humaine et s'échappèrent du continent, et les personnes restantes luttaient pour survivre. Chaque lieu qui croisait le regard de "Dieu" était presque complètement dépourvu de vie. Le jeune Xu Qing eut assez de chance pour survivre. Mais dans un monde où les bêtes féroces erraient et où les luttes internes étaient monnaie courante au sein de la race humaine, il était difficile de survivre. "Si la cultivation ne me donne pas la puissance de lutter contre Dieu, alors je deviendrai Dieu moi-même !" Ceci est l'histoire de comment un adolescent humain est devenu un dieu, étape par étape, pour survivre.

# CALM # DECISIVEKILLS Nach "Renegade Immortal", "Pursuit of the Truth", "I Shall Seal the Heavens", "A Will Eternal" und "A World Worth Protecting" ist dies Ergens sechster langer Roman, "Outside of Time". Die Welt von Xu Qing versank nach dem Niedergang von "Gott" in tödlicher Stille. Die Meisterkultivierer brachten die menschliche Rasse und flohen vom Kontinent, und die übrigen Menschen kämpften ums Überleben. An jedem Ort, der von "Gottes" Blick getroffen wurde, wurden fast alle Lebensformen ausgelöscht. Der junge Xu Qing hatte das Glück zu überleben. Aber in einer Welt, in der wilde Bestien ihr Unwesen trieben und Kämpfe innerhalb der menschlichen Rasse grassierten, war es schwer zu überleben. "Wenn die Kultivierung mir nicht die Kraft gibt, gegen Gott zu kämpfen, dann werde ich selbst zu Gott!" Dies ist die Geschichte, wie ein menschlicher Teenager Schritt für Schritt zu einem Gott wurde, um zu überleben.

# CALM # DECISIVEKILLS After “Renegade Immortal”, “Pursuit of the Truth”, “I Shall Seal the Heavens”, “A Will Eternal”, and “A World Worth Protecting”, this is Ergen’s sixth long-length novel, “Outside of Time”. Xu Qing’s world sank into deathly silence after the descendence of “God”. Master cultivators brought the human race and escaped the continent, and the remaining people struggled to survive. Every place that was met by “God’s” gaze had nearly all life forms wiped out. Young Xu Qing was lucky enough to survive. But in a world where ferocious beasts roamed and infighting was rampant within the human race, it was difficult to survive. “If cultivation doesn’t give me the power to fight against God, then I shall become God myself!” This is a story of how a human teenager became a god, step by step, to survive.

Zaia Toussaint felt she was meant for brilliance. Luna of the strong Crescent Moon Pack was supposed to have an unbroken relationship with Alpha Sebastian, a connection created by the Moon Goddess herself. But Zaia is tossed out—betrayed, humiliated, bereft of everything she loved—when her mate ruthlessly rejects her for another before the whole pack. Now an outcast, Zaia must negotiate the perilous rogue territory with just her determination to survive and a deadly secret: she carries the Alpha's heir. Zaia discovers she is not like any other Luna when rumours of an ancient prophesy get to her ears. Her fate is interwoven with an ancient power that might either doom all the split werewolf tribes or unify them. But there is danger on her way to her actual calling. Haunted by the ruins of a shattered mate bond, stalked by rivals, and chased by those who would use her for their own benefit, Zaia must create improbable alliances to survive. Dax, a renegade Alpha with a dark past and personal secrets, is chief among them. Every battle fought side by side strengthens their bond, yet as trust deepens the risk of treachery increases. The stakes are higher when Zaia gets a note from the Moon Goddess personally. A darkness festers in the centre of the Crescent Moon Pack; the tie with her mate has been poisoned. Zaia has to travel to where the moon meets the sea—a site of myth and lethal secrets—to find the truth. With the destiny of the packs hanging in the balance, Zaia has to choose: will she recover her proper place as Luna, or rise above the roles others have put upon her to become something far greater—the Forsaken Luna?

As long as you look at someone's photo, video, or person, you can modify the relationship between yourself and TA at will! Jiang Ge modified the relationship with Lin Rexin, the goddess of all people, and became his girlfriend with one click! Not far away to meet him! Jiang Ge directly brought Lin Rexin home. That day, his parents were shocked! The whole village is a sensation! "Jiang Ge actually found a big celebrity as his wife!" In the company, Jiang Ge, who was supposed to be promoted, was replaced by the manager's nephew, and he was pushed out by them everywhere. Jiang Ge: "It depends on relationships, right? I have a showdown, the boss of the company is my sister!" The iceberg beauty in the company, the high-cold president Chen Bingfei, went down to Jiang Ge's branch in person, turned into a brother-in-law madman, and became angry. Ginger! "Brother, who bullied you? I will fire him personally!" I saw a wanted warrant on the road, with a bonus of 500,000 wanted criminals! Jiang Ge had a big brain hole, in order to get the position of the wanted criminal, he directly modified the relationship and became his accomplice... A certain big family has a lot of bad records, and even provoked Jiang Ge. Modify the relationship and directly become a prince, and a big family will be destroyed by phone! Until one day, Jiang Ge discovered the function of his system, which is far from this! Can it be used not only on humans? ...It can still... Gradually, Jiang Ge finally realized the real horror of this system... Tags: system, romance, sign in system, modify, action, super power, super ability, strongest °°°°°°°°°°°° °°°°°°°°°°°° °°°°°°°°°°°° This is a Chinese novel that is paid for, so I will translate all chapters for free for everyone. I apologize in advance for any errors in the translation as I am using Google Translate. Also, if you find any errors in the chapter, please tag me so that I can fix them. Chinese Name: See My Review Translator: Axon image Cover By: Xiao Dingdang

In his efforts to eradicate the rebellious Nephilim, Livne Atniel the Skywrath Comforter accidentally created a crack in the Doldrio Plane, the barrier that separates Second Heaven from the universe below. Unbeknownst to him, there was a Nephilim who had been pretending to be dead among the corpses, and had been waiting for that moment. Before the crack in the barrier closed, the essence of the Nephilim left its body and fled to the lowest Universe, to a planet called Bastardia. Not wanting that last Nephilim to spread more heresy in Bastardia, Atniel was forced to go down there to hunt the said veil creature. The plan was, with the help of an angel, he would incarnate his essence into the body of someone who had just died. However, he was incarnated into the body of a young man named Irvine Donovan, who turned out to not actually be dead yet. The young man did try to commit suicide, but ultimately survived with Atniel trapped inside him. Now having trapped in someone’s body, how will Atniel complete the task of hunting down the renegade Nephilim, and save Bastardia from the apostasy it causes?

Lyra has been trained her whole life to be a skilled wolf hunter. It's all she knows, and she excels at it-killing or being killed is the only option. But when her parents unexpectedly decide to retire for her sake, Jessica is thrust into a world she never chose. Moving to a town filled with wolves poses a dangerous challenge for an ex-hunter. Just when she thinks she can find a semblance of normalcy, a forbidden romance ignites, complicating her life further. Can Jessica reconcile her past and forge a new future, or will her loyalties to her family and her instincts as a hunter tear her apart? ---

[No Heroine + Evil Protagonist + Empire Building + Xuanhuan/Xianxia World] Reincarnating in a cultivation world where cultivators treat billions of mortals like cattle. Jin, with his heavenly talisman, will create the greatest empire that will rule the heavens and the earth.

Many, many years ago, as many years ago as the number of stars in the sky, Heavenly Paradise was the scene of a terrible uprising. A group of warrior angels, lovers of justice and freedom, defied the tyranny of the powerful archangels by taking up arms against their oppressors. Expelled, the renegades were forced into exile and condemned to wander the world of men until Judgment Day. But here comes the time of the Apocalypse, the time of reckoning, the day of the awakening of the Most High. The only survivor of the purge, the leader of the renegades is invited by Lucifer, the Black Archangel, to join his legions in the battle of Armageddon, the final clash between Heaven and Hell, the war that will decide not only the fate of the world, but the future of the universe. From the ruins of Babylon to the splendor of the Roman Empire; from the vast plains of China to the icy castles of medieval England. The Battle of the Apocalypse is not only a journey through human history, but also a journey of knowledge, an exciting epic full of heroic struggles, magic, romance and suspense.

A kind hearted young man–Yan Ming wants to escape the life and death cycles of mortals, however he only jumped from one cage to another as he realizes the dark truth about the cultivation world. (Inspired by Renegade Immortal) 1. Not edited (Might reedit if I finish writing–likely not)

In a world where genetic enhancement and military experimentation are commonplace, Ethan Stone is one of the academy’s brightest cadets. With the promise of becoming a super soldier, Ethan’s life is shaped by the belief that raw power is the key to survival and victory. His journey takes a drastic turn when he becomes part of a secret military program known as the “Super Soldier System,” which grants him extraordinary abilities—enhanced strength, agility, and combat prowess—through the use of cutting-edge technology. But as Ethan rises through the ranks, he uncovers the dark truth behind the system. The rogue faction, a group of renegade soldiers, is using similar enhancements to create an army that could destabilize the world. Ethan’s abilities, once a symbol of his superiority, now come with dangerous consequences. The system begins to take a toll on his body, pushing him to the edge of humanity, threatening his very existence. As the rogue faction's plans unfold, Ethan must confront the ethical dilemmas of using such power, the cost of his enhancements, and his connection to the very system that he once embraced. Alongside a team of diverse allies—including the resourceful and courageous Lila—Ethan embarks on a mission to stop the rogue faction's plan to dominate the world with an army of super soldiers. Throughout his journey, Ethan faces intense internal struggles as he learns that true strength doesn't come from enhancements or technology but from within. As the battle against the rogue faction intensifies, Ethan finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about power, sacrifice, and leadership. He must ultimately make the ultimate sacrifice, losing his enhancements and walking away from the very thing that defined him, in order to save the future. In the aftermath, Ethan takes on a new role as a mentor, rebuilding the academy with a focus on ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, and collaboration over raw power. But the lessons of the past never fully fade, and Ethan’s resolve to protect the world from future threats remains unshaken, determined to build a future based on hope, compassion, and integrity. Super Soldier System: Rise of the Strongest is a thrilling tale of power, redemption, and the search for true strength in a world where technology and humanity collide.

Burdened by debts and on the edge of losing his workshop, Rivyn’s life turns around when he finds out that he got a mysterious System, which is different from the ones that every adventurer and blacksmith receive. This special System lets him create not only weapons and armor but potions, accessories, and Skill Books as well. Rivyn regains all his mechanical astuteness thus meaning he was given a second shot at success but at a great price. To progress he has to earn the system points for doing the hard tasks and doing it, better than anyone else. On the story’s premise, Rivyn’s talent increases with conflicts among guilds that want to monopolize the skills within the powerful organization. However, Rivyn isn’t interested in either fighting for the Renegades or becoming one of them. His only focus is mastering the art of crafting—until danger forces him to confront the truth: as strength is dominant even a simple blacksmith sometimes has to use a sword for his own protection. Given the looming complicated foes, guilds tempting and wooing him, and the ever present mystery of the System, Rivyn has to deal with the balance between craftsmanship and living. Will he grow up to be the world’s greatest blacksmith or will he be ravished by the powers that want to take him over?

Life was peaceful until the day the demon god~Haitem decided to settle on earth and rebuild his fallen army and mutates all animals and gives them powers beyond imagination creating demons in a world with none. But thanks to the demon god,the long gone energy of earth had returned and was ready to destoy the evil,thanks to haitam something/some power was awoken to the world and it had empowered the rise of knights,mage and so on. Later to be known as heroes. Heroes and demons have been fighting it out ever since the appearance of the demons, At first it was a chaotic world but it stabilized little by little with the rise of the heroes. Heroes kept on evolving and becoming more powerful, and now most of the humanity civilization could become heroes. Blades used to live in a village with his mother and used to be happy until one start night, their village got attacked by the demon king of fear for no reason at all. It was hardly rare seeing a demon king attacking a village all on his own, what one could say Is that it was NOT EXPECTED. Blades mom was the victim under the hunt and she saved blades but lost herself in the battle. With eyes wide like the moon blades watched as the demon king teared his mother's womb apart and take her away as he disappeared to the smoke. Try as he might, grand knight hale appeared at the scene too late, seeing a horrified blades he takes him in. You might think that with what's happened and blades just being 6 he would trauma but no he got the undying fuels to revenge. Being the last survivor of his village, Blades swore to become a knight and slay demons to revenge his village. As a kid he trained under master hale who gave him task after task. Blades even though he was very talented kept training day and night hoping to get a chance of meeting the demon king once more, he swore to tear him apart limb by limb and earn back the dignity of his mother by any means possible. Blades wasn't fueled by passion, oh no he was fueled by Revenge and he would make sure that he killed the demon king If it cost him his own life. The questioned remained, will blade truly get revenge or will he find out the REAL TRUTH about the matter,That he is actually a DEMON HIMSELF?

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In a world where power is everything, a young disciple must navigate the treacherous path of cultivation. With ancient secrets to uncover and formidable enemies to face, his journey will test the limits of his resolve. In the pursuit of strength and survival, he must rise—or be consumed by the forces that seek to control him. Authors note: As a fan of wizard novels that delve into epic invasions across multiple planes, I've drawn inspiration from some of my favourite sources: Er Gen's Renegade Immortal, the Netheril civilization from D&D, and the grim, unyielding world of Warhammer 40k. This project is a labour of love, crafted to provide readers who share my tastes with a story to immerse themselves in and savor. I sincerely hope you enjoy the journey as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. =)

Synopsis: The story follows Tellius Warfield's and Sarah Lawson's renegade crew aboard the dropship Wings of Eos as they try to survive and make a living in a dystopian universe ruled by corporations from the shadows. Twelve years ago, Warfield and Lawson had become war heroes through their heroic sacrifice on Thermopoly-6. Sadly, the war they had fought was lost, and the Universal Central Government (UCG) has since then become a hollowed-out husk. The soldiers' corpses were sold off to pay for the corporations' reparations. Now, twelve years later, Sarah, now a legendary mercenary known as the Widow, was able to retrieve Tellius's brain and revive him in the cyborg body and the Lazarus-System. Reunited, they encounter other fellow mercenaries, power-hungry corporate executives, disillusioned veterans, agents of the morally corrupted UCG, and various other friends and foes as they travel the universe in search of their next paycheck. ____________________________________ *Dystopian Setting.* *Gory futuristic fights.* *No Harem but a female lead that can take on the appearance of others.* *Chaotic Romance.* ____________________________________ Chapter length: >2500 words New Chapter Releases on Wattpad. Cover based on Adam Smasher Art by PixAI Trained LoRA from MadPax.

WARNING! MATURE CONTENT Melisa Oda Cyrille, the only princess of the Kingdom of Cyrille, had been sent to the Kingdom of Sigmund as the bride-to-be of Crown Prince Alexius de Sigmund. The marriage was supposed to bring peace between the two kingdoms. But unfortunately, Alexius' heart had fallen for another girl long before Melisa came into his life. Being royalty turned into the biggest curse in Melisa's life after that. Even if Melisa tried to smile and do her duty well, she knew that her married life would not have a happy ending. Never would Melisa have expected a day wherein everything she held dear would be destroyed by her own hands. This story consists of three story parts put together. The first part, A Princess Villainous Journey Part two, The Useless Duchess' Second Chance The third part will be the epilogue of the Royal Renegade series

30-year old Ginger Cadette faked her death to get closer and revenge on her enemies — Charlie and Charlotte. Ginger was devasted after her fiancé, Charlie, left her during her darkest days. She was battling brain cancer she didn't know that she had for a year and was given only 4 months left to live. During her fight, the Bar & Life bar she owns goes bankrupt when her irresponsible and incompetent twin takes over, and she loses money and the friends she thought were real. Two months after Charlie left Ginger, a miracle happened and she was cancer-free. She tried to see Charlie talk to him because she still loved him but then, she found out that two months ago, Charlie married Charlotte, the heiress of her rival bar who's pregnant with Charlie's child. If things couldn't get any worse, Charlotte bought Ginger's business and lost everything.So Ginger faked her death, and her identity and put on a disguise to apply as Charlotte's Secretary so she could get closer to the two and wreck them as much as they wrecked her.

Xiao Chen, “the waste” of Xiao Family, had his engagement to the Young Lady of the Yang Family renounced. And when he arrived at the sect that sympathized with him and took him in, he found corpses strewn all over the place and a mist of blood in the air. The sect was exterminated by a mysterious group that was looking for the ‘Wind Spirit Jade’. He himself was left behind only half-dead for ‘wastes do not deserve to die by their hand’. Humiliated once more and on the verge of death, in the surroundings strangeness happened. A whirlpool sucked up the blood mist and diverted it into Xiao Chen’s forehead, transforming and enhancing his body. This is not a novel I wrote, I only translated it using machine translation, so if there are any grammar mistakes, or inconsistencies in naming and gender, I apologize, and please let me know so I can fix it as best as I can. Thank you

In a world teetering on the brink of transformation, Beatrix stands as a formidable force poised to reshape everything. Commanding and confident, she addresses a room filled with individuals who once believed themselves in control. Her presence demands attention, her authority is absolute, and her intentions are clear: she is here to take over and enforce a new order. As she makes her declaration, Beatrix reveals that the days of the old regime are over. She warns of the consequences for those who resist her rule and sets the tone for her new era with a chilling promise of severe retribution. With a smirk that embodies both satisfaction and menace, she asserts her dominance, making it clear that she will not tolerate disobedience. Beatrix's new regime demands vigilance and loyalty. She assigns her subordinates the task of being her eyes and ears, emphasizing the importance of immediate reporting of any unusual activity. Her gaze is unyielding, and her expectations are high—she will be monitoring their every move closely. As the room disperses, Beatrix relishes the power she wields and the fear she instills. Yet, she is acutely aware that not everyone is pleased with the shift in power. Though she will deal with dissenters in due time, her immediate focus is on solidifying her position and driving forward her vision for the future. The world is on the cusp of change, and Beatrix is the catalyst of this new era. Her reign promises to be one of upheaval and transformation. As the age of Beatrix dawns, the old world must prepare for the rise of the renegade empress.

In the Land of Honour, Requaniel, once the esteemed Angel of Protection, faces an unjust exile for the death of his beloved Lady Celestia. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, he changed his name to Eden White and set out on a journey to defy the gods. Eden stumbles upon the Celestial Conquest System that gives him the ability to summon training dungeons and the mysterious White Room to fight the monster he had defeated before, not only that, but defeating every monster and boss can help him gain points along with many skills in just one kill. However, a shocking truth suddenly shakes his whole existence as he finds out about Lady Celestia's reincarnation into seven earthly fragments—basically into Seven Different Girls! Join Eden's transformation from celestial heights to earthly realms—a saga weaving love, vengeance, and relentless pursuit. This is the tale of a cosmic renegade evolving into the ultimate God Killer. Note:- Before you start reading this novel, please understand that this is fiction, anything resembling the real world is just coincidence, nothing much. I have no intent of offending any kind of group. Also, please keep in mind that the Earth in this novel is not the same Earth we are presently living on, so do not use your common sense for this novel. This is pure fantasy, after all. [This cover is not mine]

In the heart of Yugen City, Naruse West is a battleground where rival gangs clash for control. Ryuhara Ren, a new transfer student at Naruse High, arrives in Yugen with a heavy heart and a burning desire for answers. Haunted by the memories of his elder brother Kaito, who died after a tragic incident, Ren is determined to uncover the truth behind Kaito's fate. But as he delves deeper into the dark labyrinth of Yugen's underworld, he discovers a power within himself that transcends time itself. Throughout the year, he receives mysterious scrambled texts and experiences inexplicable déjà vu, Ren realizes that he possesses the ability to hop through time, glimpsing alternate realities and dark possible futures. Faced with this newfound power, Ren embarks on a perilous journey through the tangled threads of time, each leap bringing him closer to the truth he seeks so dearly. With each time hop, he inches closer to uncovering the dark conspiracy that threatens to engulf him and his loved ones. But as Ren soon learns, the power to change the course of history comes with a price. With danger lurking at every turn and betrayal lurking in the shadows, Ren must tread carefully if he hopes to rewrite the future and forge a new destiny for himself and those he now holds dear. In a city where loyalty is currency and power is everything, Ren must tread carefully if he hopes to emerge victorious in the ultimate showdown for supremacy.

This is the story of Ryan, who always strived to be a morally upright person in his life. Right until he dies tragically and a virgin shortly after witnessing his father’s death. Reincarnated into a new world where strength allows one to gain anything they want, power allows one to break any societal or moral rules, Ryan sheds his previous self. In this life Ryan is determined to go against everything he stood for in his previous life. (Warning: This novel shall include incest as well as netori. So if you don't like these genres you should move to another novel.) (The cover of this novel is not mine. If the owner wishes to remove this, please contact me and the cover shall be removed.)

“I am the end.” ________________________________ "S, why can't you teach me like a regular person? I need a teacher, I can't keep depending on Gilgamesh. I don't have a specific weapon either, and I need to fight." Adam stared at his hands, almost laughing at the sight. 'His hands' were mechanical now, filled with nuts and bolts. [YOUR INTELLIGENCE IS TOO LOW] That was an insult, but Adam didn't take it to heart. His intelligence was lower than most, and he needed to raise it, and fast. "Tell me, how do I raise my intelligence? I need something, anything," Adam pleaded. S took on humanoid form, but it wasn't a form he recognized. It was the form of an old man with a walking cane, and a back bent almost halfway. "How does this help me?" Adam asked, brimming with barely concealed rage. He couldn't let the others get ahead of him. He needed to contribute too. "Patience, you lack it. You fight with a vengeance, instead of fighting with a purpose. What do you want to protect? And why?" "Myself and The Renegades," Adam answered, shocked at how easily the answer came to him. "A barely passable answer, but I'll take it for now. Protect yourself for ten minutes, and I'll consider teaching you," S said and Adam swallowed. "Protect myself from what?" He asked. S had a weird sense of humor and he was starting to realize. [SIMULATING: A WILD BEAR] ________________________________ In a far-off future in an alternate timeline, there was a world called Lumos. In this world, magic was as common as breathing. And the more powerful ones had a system called Sigils. But something changed in the year 2500. Magic finally had a rival: Technology. Things were meant to be better for the citizens of Lumos. However, some humans who lived in that world weren’t so lucky. Adam Wayfarer was one of those people. Without a thing to show for his years on Lumos, he lived in the most rundown part of the city—where dreams die. No parents, no relatives, no money. Adam Wayfarer took a shady deal to make a little bit more money. What happens when the deal goes wrong, and Adam is left to die, abandoned in a world he doesn’t recognize? Will he survive, or give up finally? In a world where magic clashes with technology, the world upturns itself. State against state, country against country, continent against continent. The corruption seeps into the fabric of the world, dyeing it red. Even the gods are not left out. Who’s left standing at the end? ____________ Here’s my discord: https://discord.gg/gvPWA7Yx

Aria Callaghan is not an easy person to come by, but at the same time she's very effective at what she's doing. However, due to her ways she meets on her way Chyler Toussaint, a quite by-the-book detective. Their cooperation seems impossible to be maintained in a good way, given different approaches both of them have, but a lot can change given what they have to face together. After Hellblades mob starts killing people in British Columbia, Aria and Chyler would have to move to Saskatchewan to investigate why Hellblades had gotten so bold. However, the killing mob is not the only problem they will encounter on their way.

Everything crumbled when Lasiya was betrayed by the only person she trusted the most. Loved the most. Now travelled back to two years before the happening, she must prevent the things to secure her life. What makes it difficult is every one person in her life remember their lives before. And what irks her more is she have to join hands with the one person to stop everything. Will she be able to succeed. Will the People believe her once again?

I could hear the din from the bar as I exited my SUV and I was still almost a block away. What a shame! I knew from long experience that would change as soon as my foot crossed the threshold. I tend to have that effect on people. I’m six feet six inches tall and I weigh an even 250 pounds—all of it broad shouldered muscle. My Body Mass Index at my last physical was less than four percent. My light brown hair is styled exactly the way it’s been for the past fifteen years—ever since I first joined the Navy. Sure enough, no sooner had I taken my first step into the bar than the noise died. When I turned left and stepped up to the bar the people there couldn’t back away fast enough. I took a stool in the middle of the empty space and sat down, waiting for the bartender to approach. “I’m not looking for any trouble.” “Good…neither am I. Give me a ginger ale.” He reached under the bar for a glass and some ice. Twenty seconds later he slid the glass in my direction. I pulled a fiver from my pocket and dropped it on the bar. He ignored it and walked away to draw a few beers and pour some wine. It looked to me like this was a pretty cheap crowd. Checking up and down the bar all I could see were longnecks and drafts. I reached into the lower left pocket of my cargo pants. Like almost everything else I was wearing they were a true deep navy blue. My heavy shoes were black as was my wide belt. My belt said as much about me as the bold white lettering across my chest. Just below the American flag over my heart were the letters that were my life—U. S. MARSHAL. On my right hip was my nickel plated .44 Magnum Colt Python, just behind two speed loaders in addition to the twenty-four rounds on the belt. On my left hip was my ASP Talon baton—every bit as deadly a weapon in my hands as the revolver. A pouch at the back of my right hip held my stainless steel handcuffs and its partner on the opposite side held my radio—my link to my backup team. I placed the photo flat on the bar as the bartender returned to me. “I’ll have another,” I said in a loud voice, continuing so I wouldn’t be overheard. “Don’t pick it up and don’t make a production of looking at it. I’ve been told that he comes here a lot. Is he here tonight? If he is and he escapes because you’ve given me away I’ll see to it that you’re arrested for obstruction of justice.” He gulped a few times but did as he was told, nodding slightly in response. I continued almost at a whisper. “If my nose is pointing to twelve o’clock, my right ear to three, the back of my head to six, and my left ear to nine, tell me where he is. Again, don’t point or do anything obvious and we’ll be fine.” He pretended to wipe the bar as he whispered, “About 4:30 with his back to you.” I picked up the reflection in the mirror then asked, “Red shirt with black and white stripes, looking away from me?” He nodded again. Now, in my normal tone of voice I asked, “Where’s the men’s room?”

In a hidden underground facility, a nefarious organization conducts illegal experiments, pushing the boundaries of human physical and mental capabilities. Their ultimate goal? To create superhuman weapons capable of dominating the world above. Those who succeed become staff, soldiers, or hold positions within the facility, while the failed subjects face a grim fate - death. However, a remarkable turn of events unfolds when a group of these failed subjects band together, overthrowing the oppressive lab and escaping into the world. Operating in the shadows, they dedicate their lives to aiding others and thwarting the organization's ongoing research. These renegades move silently, concealed by the night, their identities hidden from their adversaries. Now pitted against the successful subjects, who possess fully developed abilities, they must rely on their resourcefulness and determination to prevail against the odds.

Sometime in the future the earth has been split into territories led by tyrannical dictators. V169, or as she is codenamed, Vivian is one of the Vanguard's most lethal assassins. She takes names and takes lives, never letting anything stand between her and the mission. But when she is given an almost impossible target to destroy, she is forced to realise just how far the actual story goes, and the role that she plays in it. Together with a renegade clone and a wanted journalist who stole from the most powerful man on the planet, she forges her way across the battlefield, in search of the the truth about herself in a conspiracy that threatens to break the world into another war.