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The latest offering from the pen of the creator of "My Military Branches Can Evolve Infinitely", Bimo Zhijian. --------------------------------------------- The world has experienced a radical transformation. Source Qi has awakened and the apocalypse has descended. This is a catastrophe and also the beginning of a new epoch. Tang Yu somehow obtained a domain system, and while summoning warriors, producing equipment, developing his domain, drafting rules...as he looked back, he discovered that he was already standing at the apex of the era.

Nine Characters, all bound to the whims of a 'Deranged Entity.' All the clues they have are the vast differences they have with those that bore them. His Madness has seeped into them, crowning them with Glory. They shall come to know the price of Sin & Virtue by Sacrilege & Madness :Krael _My Pride can overturn Creation, drowning it in the madness of an unwilling. And yet I have to offer servitude to one who will always be beneath me, in the twisted guise of learning Humility - If only she knew how I long to grind her bones, she would know to control her tongue Born to Pride, servitude to Humility. :Kaelan_My Hunger can consume the very foundations of existence leaving behind an abyss born from my will. And yet I have to exercise temperance lest I lose meaning. Why do the gods mock me so...to give me all I can ever eat, and yet never to touch any satiate my growing hunger. I have seen the cruelty of the divine Born to Gluttony, raised by Temperance :Zaen_My Envy stalks the might of existence, wishing for its grandeur to be mine. And yet, my envy is never allowed to fester for Kindness plagues me like a curse. Compassion that was never mine, empathy I could care less about, heavens know I would rather drown in my own spit than to share goodwill Born of Envy, chained by Kindness :Xaelan_My Greed clouds the hearts of even gods, from the mortal coils to the vastness of the cosmos chaining the 'Old Ones to sin. I feel the sickening embrace of her love, and yet I can never have it, for whatever is mine, I must give. To know Charity—that bustard—is the punishment I was accorded Born in Greed, defiled by Charity : ...My Wrath burns the Heavens and fuels the pits of hell, bringing the end to all, as I ride my mount to Herald the storm. -Oops, this is not my stage. Sorry, but worry not my progeny will carry the mantle on my behalf. As they unleash the wrath stocked in their blood. But soon they will learn just how deep my Lord intends to go and that only Patience is the key to his games...hahaha...poor children, if only I could march alongside you in misery. Born to Wrath, burial by Patience :Thaen_My Sloth... uhm mm... well, I am too exhausted to think of a monologue. But Yah, blah blah...something Diligence... All I know is that I am more hard working than all of them combined... that 'guy was truly not fair when dishing them out_ Born to Sloth, death by Diligence :Laen_My Lust fuels the passion of Creation, all beings lost in the throes of my splendor, indulging in desires so dark, and yet I am the purest of them all, abstinence is second nature. I weep for desires unfulfilled and yet Chastity that horrendous bi*** mocks me with laughter. Yet it seems only I suffer this cruelty; others are free in indulgence only I am a slave to virtue_ Born in the flames of Lust, sustained by Chastity :Haelan_My Hatred runs so deep that the abyss is flooded; the rivers of the underworld are mere streams to my Hatred. I hold nothing but hate in my heart and yet 'he wishes I hold onto compassion. In 'his twisted form of madness, 'he has left me with no other choice. I shall let 'it fester until the day I make 'him pay_ Born in the depths of Hate, Compassion my Love and my Death :Raelin_My Despair has seeped into the cracks of existence, corrupting the Light' of the 'Creator. All I feel is the despair and sorrow of all those born and chained in the embrace of 'the sisters' misery.'Unlike them, I search for her, elusive like the wind. I despair for the sight of her, and yet she will always elude me, shunning my pleas_ Born in Despair, mourning for Hope ...I feel the twisted love 'he holds for us all and yet they do not see it, blinded by Sin and Virtue :>Long but necessary:) what is the story about? Simply it's about the interplay of Sin and Virtue with a hint of Madness and Malevolence. Complicatedly, what makes sense may not actually make sense.

Betrayed by her fated mate and branded an outcast, Hailey's life has been nothing but pain—until she’s saved by Asher, the powerful Lycan king who becomes her second chance at love and freedom. But her past refuses to stay buried. Levi, the mate who rejected her, returns with a dangerous vendetta, while her presumed-dead twin, Celeste, reemerges with a deadly mission of her own. Caught between a king’s unwavering protection and a storm of old betrayals, Hailey must decide: fight for the love that could save her, or risk losing everything to the ghosts of her past.

Nora is transported to another version of Earth populated mostly by men. A world where women ruled with absolute and unmerciful power. Nora must protect herself, her identity and the group of men that she is forced to love. Will she be able to maintain her cover identity and make a life for herself that she can ethically tolerate?

Most people don't choose reincarnation. Reincarnation finds their way to them. Perhaps they did something great in their life. Or maybe truck-sama wasn't looking where it was going. But without fail, those who reincarnate are destined for something great. A new life where everything changes for the better. But... Reincarnation isn't always the greatest thing. Sometimes you just draw the short end of the stick. Di Tou just happens to have drawn the shortest stick. Pulled out of his life randomly. Taken by a crazy old eccentric man not as a disciple, but as a body double?! And a janitor body double no less?! Grasping a system to find... It's a JANITOR SYSTEM!? Truly, how unlucky can one get?

Menjadi cacat di dalam kawanan sudah cukup buruk. Ditolak? Oleh pasangan sejatimu sendiri? Ya. ITU adalah tingkat rendah yang baru. Ava Grey adalah cacat dalam kawanan, seorang shifter tanpa serigala. Dia berjuang dalam hidup dengan impian kebebasan yang samar. Kesempatannya datang ketika tiba-tiba dia diberi tahu bahwa dia akan menghadiri Gala Bulan, sebuah pesta dansa tahunan untuk shifters muda dewasa untuk menemukan pasangan sejati mereka. Dan dia menemukannya. Dia tampan dan intens, dan ciumannya mengirimkan keinginan melalui pembuluh darahnya seperti narkoba. Hingga dia MENOLAKnya. Ava tidak akan kembali ke kehidupan suramnya. Dia melarikan diri dan membentuk identitas baru jauh dari kawanan, dan jauh dari pasangan alpha nya. Dia berteman baru dan bahkan diadopsi secara paksa oleh seekor husky yang lucu. Tapi tepat ketika dia mulai menetap dan menemukan kebahagiaan, hal-hal aneh mulai terjadi... Husky-nya telah menyimpan rahasia. Dia mendengar bisikan bahwa kawanan shifter di mana-mana sedang mencarinya. Dan dia dapat mencium aroma familiar di apartemennya, yang tidak masuk akal sama sekali... karena pria yang aromanya itu telah menolaknya. [Entri Cupids Quill Mar 2024] --------- Ini adalah roman shifter serigala dengan banyak pemicu yang suka berdansa beriringan dengan semua tema gelap melalui sebuah padang bunga mati. Dalam buku ini Anda akan menemukan titik tertinggi dan terendah. Tertawa, menangis, marah; Anda dapat melakukannya semua saat Anda mengikuti Ava dalam perjalanan yang cukup berbahaya menjadi pemindah serigala di generasi ini dari roman werewolf. Ada adegan R18 yang disebarkan di seluruh buku ini seperti permen yang meledak dari pinata. Silakan baca dengan tanggung jawab. ------- DISCORD PENULIS: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Aeliana Faelith is a Elven princess, battle-harden mage that is in a losing duel with hands of Lucian Valtheris—the Demon Lord and the man she once loved. But just before death claims her, He confesses her love—and takes his own life for her. In regret and pain, Aeliana screams for a second chance to save her beloved and restart their destined fate. The screen turns white, The Do-Over System grants her plea, She is then thrown back to the past, armed with her recent memories—of betrayal and heartbreak. Her mission is crystal clear: Stop Lucian before he becomes the monster she once faced. With multiple attempts on different timelines, The Do-Over System makes her choose one and that will be her final attempt and the Do-Over System will self-destruct permanently leaving her in the current timeline. She chooses a timeline out of 10 in which, she discovers she and Lucian had a child but Lucian is in a deep coma with amnesia and doesn’t know who she is— Will Aeliana be able to choose the ‘right’ timeline or doomed to save everyone? Is the child really theirs or a miracle honed to build peace between two opposing worlds then again—What is the price for falling for the Villain? Please support it with collections, This is an Cupid's Quill entry piece!!!

After reincarnating multiple times over several centuries, Klaus has finally returned 50 years into the apocalypse that descended on Earth, bringing with it the infamous spiritual Qi. He is a paragon, a being so powerful that the heavens want nothing more than to kill him. He doesn’t play by the rules, and he most certainly doesn’t care what the heavens think. He just wanted to live his life, make money, and keep a smile on his mother’s face. However, when memories of his past incarnations began to resurface, he was forced to resume the life of a paragon once more. Maybe for the last time. Read along as we explore the amazing and twisted lives he has lived and how they will shape his current incarnation as Klaus Hanson, the Last Paragon. ==================== 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapters 100 Power Stones = 2 Bonus Chapters 200 Power Stones = 3 Bonus Chapters 500 Power Stones = 4 Bonus Chapters ==================== Join The Discord Server: https://discord.gg/HQFRrS8y6Q

In a world ruled by shadows, xKARMA—a former top assassin of the Black Dragon Organization—lives on the run after betraying his group. Nowhere is truly safe, and no ally can be fully trusted. Yet, in the darkness that constantly follows him, one promise keeps him going: protecting Zxia, a mysterious novice healer. When an ancient blade—the Moon Dragon Sword, a legendary artifact said to have the power to alter the world's balance—falls into his hands, xKARMA and Zxia find themselves caught in a conspiracy far greater than they ever imagined. The Black Dragon Organization, powerful guilds, and unseen forces begin hunting them—not just for the sword, but for something hidden within Zxia herself. As they search for the truth behind the artifact, they must confront xKARMA’s dark past, uncover the secrets surrounding Zxia, and make choices that could change their fates forever. Because in a world of betrayal, no one is truly an ally. And sometimes, your greatest enemy is the shadow of your own past.

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about. She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine. This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either.

In a world guided to prosperity by divine beings known as Shepherds, Yel Arki is haunted by whispers of an ancient entity within him—a force that promises the end of all existence and seeks to consume his very soul. Desperate to escape the growing dread, he takes on his first escort mission with the adventurer’s guild—a simple job that goes horribly wrong. When the caravan is attacked, Yel discovers dark secrets surrounding his client, Merika, and the ancient artifact she carries: the True Scriptures, a relic tied to a shadowy organization that walks in darkness. As Yel and Merika flee for their lives, he realizes the artifact is more than it seems—it holds the key to his own fate and the survival of the world itself. But the entity within him grows stronger, and its ultimate goal becomes clear: to plunge the world into eternal rest. Now, Yel must confront the truth about the entity, the artifact, and his own forgotten past—before it’s too late

Published in Patreon. Come and be my members! https://www.patreon.com/LLLyu —————————— The knowledge is the power. Richard always believed it. Reborn into a medieval-like continent as the son of a baron, Richard has been trying to understand this world through science since birth. After hearing rumors about wizards, he sets out to explore this unknown mystery step by step. Bad news: The rumors about werewolves are false. Good news: There are indeed fire bears near the castle! Better news: Loren's Human Diary is already stirring with excitement! “In all the realms of existence, there exists a principle underlying all things.” Richard, quill in hand, fervently inscribed upon papyrus, “Though sorcery may appear to defy the tenets of scientific understanding, once one comprehends the purest principle of truth, the secrets concealed therein become manifest. Each world harbors its own enigmas, as well as its own science, which remains elusive to the minds of many, thus they term it sorcery. And I am the wizard who unveils these secrets—Wizard The Modern.”

"Do you think you can run away from me? Or is this your way of tempting me, huh?" ... For his entire life, innocent yet brave-hearted Kylian had always yearned to shift into a strong Alpha, considering the tough resilient trait he was born with. But with that bold determination, when he entered the Elite Alpha Academy, his entire world came to a crashing halt when he encountered the infamous 'Silver Devil', Alpha Zenith. Their miraculous meeting drastically turned over his entire life on his 19th birthday when instead of turning into an Alpha, Kylian transitioned into an Omega, a dominant one of course! What happens when two polar opposite young hearts confront each other head-on and reveal the dark scars hidden deep inside them? What happens when Kylian is trapped inside the Alpha Academy, where the omegas are strictly prohibited? How will Kylian escape from becoming Zenith's deadly possession, while he also catches other Alphas' attention? Will their forbidden love break every odds or will destiny win in the end? .......................... **My latest entry for CUPID QUILL (Aug 2024). This is not a typical Omegaverse story, so your gifts, power stones, and support will be my greatest aid. Please continue reading ^^

Lost in loneliness and regret, Steve finds solace in sleep. But this time, a young star falls into his dream, bringing warmth and light.

[Warning: Adult content 18+. Extreme Smut every 10 - 20 chapters] "What, I have received two SSS-Ranked skills? Tower, show me." [Skill Name: Divine Pervert Touch] [Skill Name: 10,000 Ways of Pleasure Manual] --- Kent was a handsome human male who, for some reason, couldn't get his d*ck to stand up, nor was he able to feel pleasure. He lived his entire life full of regret and hatred. Knowing his days wouldn't get any better as time passed by. He chose to become an adult movie director, where he got to see things up close and earn handsomely for his professionalism. (He couldn't get his dick up, so no weirdness on set...Lol) Then he was killed, and his soul was sucked into the realm of Hatred and Resentment. Everything changed for him from there on. He received a Celestial Grade Inheritance Tower, which granted him access to an Overpower Harem System. He also received a goodly body with a full 9 inches divine rod. But that wasn't for free... He was assigned a mission to kill the god of alchemy by the goddess of hatred and resentment. Of course, he must make the goddess his first harem member as the requirement for his first challenge. After a whole year of sex and pleasure, he got his wish. Then, he was sent to start his journey as a cultivator with a haram system and two SSS-Ranked skills. With Women waiting for his rescue and a goddess who grants his every wish, Kent began his journey with the divine rod that would be used to make women happy. A journey full of blood, pain, and Pleasure... ============ No NTR No Yuri ============ Join The Discord Server: https://discord.gg/HQFRrS8y6Q

traducción a español Li Huowang no podía decidirse. ¿Estaba en un hospital o en un mundo de fantasía, luchando por sobrevivir? Ambos bandos afirmaban que eran reales y que el otro no era más que una alucinación. Sigue a Li Huowang en su aventura mientras intenta darle sentido a lo que le está sucediendo. Explora un mundo lleno de cultivadores extraños y horrores sobrenaturales mientras todos intentan sobrevivir en él. Sinopsis oficial de la novela: El extraño camino hacia los cielos, las deidades anormales y los inmortales. ¿Son reales? ¿O son falsos? Li Huowang no puede diferenciar entre los dos en su confusión. Pero eso no es todo lo que le impide diferenciarlos. También estaba su propia enfermedad, una enfermedad debilitante. Author: Foxtail Quill狐尾的笔

Every secret has a watcher. Every mask hides a weakness. And _Yukimura Kira_ is running out of places to hide. By day, she's just another nameless face in Tokyo’s endless crowd. But by night, she becomes _Luna_ , an underground idol wrapped in secrecy. No one knows her real name. No one knows her real face. And that’s exactly how she’s survived. Until now. Because someone is watching . _Kairos_—a ghost in the system, a hacker who doesn’t just break into networks but into lives. He was sent to track her, to gather intel, to report back. But the more he watches, the more he _wants_ . Every message he sends is a warning. Every intrusion is a claim. Every whispered threat is laced with something darker—something he refuses to name. But Kira isn’t just being stalked. Someone else is hunting her. Someone who doesn’t care about Luna , the idol. Someone who wants Kira dead. Now, she has two choices: Run from the faceless threat closing in on her real life. Or confront the man behind the screen who refuses to let her go. Because Kairos isn’t just watching anymore. He’s _waiting_ . And if she falls into his hands… escape may no longer be an option. How do these two worlds collide? Under what circumstances will they meet—will it spark a forbidden romance or a tragic downfall?

A story about a girl name Kimmi, she was no ordinary little girl. She believes herself to be someone else—someone different. Suffering from a personality disorder, Kimmi often spoke to herself to cope with her surroundings, sometimes even answering the haunting voices in her head. Many called her mad, but Kimmi was simply special—special enough to see and understand the enigmatic world of Simix in ways no one else could. As the world around her began to deteriorate, Kimmi couldn’t stand idly by. Determined to uncover the truth, perhaps even save it, Kimmi resolves to build her strength. though her revolve always criticized and ridiculed by people, she remain steadfast.

SHADOW OVER THE FINAL LINE The world crumbles beneath the pen of a cynical, brilliant writer whose drafts become reality. .oOo. In a flash, the world transformed into an arena. A mysterious System forces trials upon humanity, while enigmatic Constellations watch from above, wagering on their lives. Yun Ha-jin is a failed writer whose grim tales of the apocalypse are coming to life. His class: Apocalypse Writer. His weapon: intellect and ruthlessness. He doesn't save—he destroys. He's not a hero—he's the author of chaos. .oOo. WHAT LIES AHEAD? * Battles where cunning triumphs over strength. * Secrets hidden within his drafts, leading to the origins of the System. * A path to dominion over the world… or its utter destruction. .oOo. KEY PHRASE "If this world is my story, I will write its end."

Officially winner of the Cupid's Quill Contest. This is the book if you are looking for a green flag male, who is not toxic, doesn't degrade the FL, doesn't rape or hurt her, physically or emotionally. Let's dive in. “Many can own your body but it takes a special someone to creep into your soul, infuse it with their magic and make it theirs. That's what you have done to me, Skyla Adams, and now you refuse to leave,” his sultry whispers were fanning the outer edges of her ear, rendering her weak. Not only in the knees but her whole body. (It's a dark romance so the book deals with trauma, ra*e and similar themes. But I guarantee you it will have a happy ending.) Synopsis Broken by the sudden news of her father's terminal cancer and further shattered by the betrayal of her fiancé; Doran, who was a renowned super model and CEO of his fashion company. Skyla sought solace in the arms of a call boy. Dressed like her favourite anime character with his face hidden behind a mask, the boy pulled her in and she ended up losing her v-card to him. Circumstances led her to marry her abusive/cheating fiancé. But after eight years of abuse and being told she could never run her father's company, Skyla had enough. When her husband’s boss suddenly offered her a job. She grabbed the opportunity to prove her husband wrong. What she hadn't anticipated was the kindness her boss had begun to shower on her. Zyair Kincaid; the CEO of renowned fashion company was a gynophobe who never hired women to work in his proximity. But he broke his own rules and hired Skyla to be his personal secretary. With his identity hidden from the world, behind a black mask, he was a man of many secrets but had only one goal. To liberate Skyla from her abusive husband and for that, he was willing to go to any length. In a tale where past and present collided, two broken souls sought comfort with each other. But can Skyla escape her husband? And how would Zyair grapple when his dark past comes knocking? (This is my entry for the competition Cupid's Quill. Kindly show support and send a power stone and add the book to your library. The characters I will be creating in this book will be in grey areas, I hope you people will love them as much as I am enjoying writing them.) Book cover is mine special thanks to Queenfrieza for making it. Want to chat? Find me on Instagram with the same name; Sunny_Shumail.

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

Syouma is not your average businessman—he’s a merchant who can sell anything for the right price. Whether it’s a simple pen, an idea, or even nothing at all, if someone is willing to pay, Syouma will make the deal. with his sharp mind, lazy yet opportunistic nature, and his signature black fedora, he’s on a mission to reach one billion yen—and he doesn’t care what he has to sell to get there. But his overprotective older sister, Tsuki, keeps a close watch, questioning his ridiculous schemes and making sure doesn’t get in over his head. From tricking rich heirs to manipulate high stakes business deals, Syouma’s journey to wealth is anything but ordinary. How far can a man go when his only skill is the art of the deal?

In the depths of Tobaballe, Nin Urtuan is working as hard as he can to rise up. But with so much competition, it seems like only luck will get you a better life. One day, in a seemingly unfortunate turn of events where he runs into the voluptuous and mysterious Spire-Lord, Iishar Ho. Taking Nin with her, she shows him a secret within the Crown, a means to get ahead. The path of least resistance is so enamouring.  Setting out for the shores of the Molten Sea, at the base of the holy Anvil-Peak Mountain, Nin loses himself in the wonder of it. Behind his back, another deal unfolds, luck not for him, but for those high above in the Crown. A slaver of an unknown, spine-quilled race shoots him unconscious. The slaver loads him up, ready to ship Nin and so many others off to Jherikra.  A land of towering mountains, emerald winds, arcane beauty and monstrous horror! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No rewrites going on right now. (Multi-PoV, 1st Person) For reference: (If a chapter is marked with a ---- before Base, Incline or Peak, it means it is being edited throughout the day.)

Huo Lian & Zhen Jian Huo Lian, the despised princess of a young dynasty born from war-loving barbarians, seeks power to command respect in a world that shuns her. Zhen Jian, the cherished son of a humble farmer, dreams of healing and nurturing those in need. She is a fierce general; he, a compassionate doctor. Their union will shape the destinies of empires and forge a new world. She longs for freedom, while he yearns for happiness. Together, they will turn their dreams into reality.

Tired of Naruto fanfics where the MC is from the modern world but failed to introduce even a modern pen. Talk about lost potential. This isn't your typical overpowered reincarnation story. MC's journey is one of progressive power-ups, fuelled by his scientific brilliance and a relentless drive to improve the world around him. Forget instant god-like abilities; MC starts small, applying his medical knowledge to revolutionise local healthcare, then gradually introducing concepts like basic modern microbiology, scientific agriculture, and eventually, more complex technologies. He's not just a ninja; he's a visionary, building an empire of innovation and change but also preparing for the war-torn period yet to come.

In the World of Wu, a retired immortal was enjoying his carefree life and refused Ascension to become one with the Heavens. Unfortunately, since he angered the Will of Heaven, he was given the task to protect the world from evil at all costs. Thus... "What the hell?! You sent a Celestial Beast just to attack my sect?!" Shen Mo didn't bother to be polite with the Will of Heaven leisurely sipping tea in front of him. "Hehe, will you give up now and enter Ascension so you can be the next Heavenly Emperor?" Will of Heaven asked with a cheeky smile. She will do her best to corner the hope of gods.

Born into rejection and cast aside by her own pack, Claudia Lockwood is forced into a marriage with Marcellus Nightshade, a cursed Alpha fated to die at thirty. What begins as a union of convenience becomes a battle for survival, as they uncover buried secrets, fight for love, and seek redemption for their pasts. Together, they must challenge the forces conspiring against them, break a generational curse, and prove that love can rewrite destiny.

Llyris Mordane, Archon of the Nameless Edict, never asked for disciples—but that hasn’t stopped the desperate from begging. Nobles, mystics, and self-proclaimed prodigies flood his inbox, offering wealth, secrets, even their own blood, all in hopes of unlocking his power. He finds it tedious. So when the Writers’ Guild suggested he pen his memoirs, he agreed—not to teach, but to silence the simpering masses. Within these pages lies the brutal truth of his rise, not a guide, nor a path. But for those sharp enough to decipher the lessons hidden within? Perhaps, just perhaps, they’ll be worth his time.