Blazing Emerald

In a world transformed by spiritual energy, Kent, an underdog with an F-rank physique, gains the mysterious SSS-Rank Cultivation System. With the ability to copy and combine powers, he begins his journey to rise from the bottom. By his side is Nima, his sharp-witted younger sister with a rare Soulbinding ability, making her a prodigy. Together, they navigate a world filled with evolving beasts, ancient ruins, and hidden dangers. As they uncover the mysteries of the Emerald Vein and face powerful factions like Nexus, Kent must master his fire-based abilities to protect his sister and rise to power. Can they survive the chaos and claim their destiny? Find out in *Infinite Ascension: My SSS-Rank Cultivation System Made Me Too OP in Modern World!* WSA 2025 Contest. ---- Show some support by:- 100 comments= 1 extra chapter. 100 power stone= 1 extra chapter 30 Golden tickets= 1 extra chapter. 1 Castle= 5 extra chapter. Thanks you. -------------------

Avon Vyne, a young boy, trained under a noble master and chosen to wield god-like powers, finding his way around his world as his only family meets a premature end. Destined to defeat evil and claim peace, Avon gatheres teammates to assist in battle while still figuring out the storm within him. Avon is determined to uncover the truth behind all the mysterious around and within him sets forth interested the world to protect the world and fulfill his master's will.

In a world where powerful clans fight to protect humanity from the dark forces known as Oscuros, Takumi Hinoyama, a young member of the Hyakuren clan, struggles to understand his own connection to the fire spirit that courses through his veins. As massive, deadly Oscuros appear across the city, Takumi finds himself caught in the chaos and danger that threatens to consume everything. When a mysterious figure known only as Crimson begins attacking the city, his power seems far beyond anything the clans have faced before. With the president of the Hyakuren clan going missing after a confrontation with Crimson, Takumi and his companions must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind this enigmatic figure. As Takumi grows stronger and learns more about the dangerous forces at play, he must decide whether to follow the orders of his leaders or risk everything to save the president—and perhaps the world itself—from an unseen and terrifying fate.

It is a secret stash. I never expected to have a reader in it. Tag: Urban Fantasy . . . . . . Description: Today was supposed to be a normal day in Emerald City, but it is not for our protagonist, Wrine Oswald. A loner who has never imagined having a girlfriend because he is simply a fat and weak guy who, despite his appearance, does not care much about his surroundings. However, for some reason, he felt uneasy when he arrived at Ashford Academy today, and it appears that his unease was justified because he met a cold-hearted senior, and one day, his classmate suddenly confessed to him. "A loner who dreamed of having a girlfriend" is a story for people who are tired of reading long chapters or who want to know the plot and story right away while slowly learning about the world and its background.

In the world of underground racing, reputations are earned on the asphalt, where speed and skill determine the apex predators of the night. Enter the realm of “Street Racing” a gripping tale of adrenaline, intrigue, and personal revelation that throttles into the life of an unexpected hero—Zhuifeng, the enigmatic God of Racing. Zhuifeng’s life is a maze of contradictions. Known for his impulsive demeanor and penchant for drinking, he hides a legendary prowess on the race circuit—a talent so profound it could elevate him from obscurity to infamy overnight. However, Zhuifeng carries a burden that keeps him on edge, a secret tethered to a mysterious past and a future precariously balanced on the turn of his steering wheel. Join Feng as he blazes a trail through jaw-dropping rally stages and nail-biting showdowns, winning hearts and confronting the shadows of his past. Prepare to be swept away by a saga where the road to truth accelerates at full throttle…and not everyone crosses the finish line. _____________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/4a56fVCB Read Ahead At: https://lightnovelking.blogspot.com/

If mercy and kindness can't save the world, then this time, I choose violence. I was reborn in death, like sin under the blazing sun.——Ethan Cole Huff... What’s going on? There’s a flight attendant with a D-cup sleeping next to me!? Did I really get reborn!? Back to fifteen days before the zombie apocalypse game starts!? [Ding! Congratulations, lucky one! You’ve been granted a one-time chance to be reborn, along with a spatial storage ring!] [Ding! Please choose: Join the humans or the zombies?] A cheat ability, and a storage ring!? If I choose to be human, I can stockpile supplies, hang out with different women in a safehouse... Isn’t this the perfect start for a post-apocalyptic hero? “So this time, I choose... zombies!” God: “Idiot!!! If I’d known, I would’ve given this rebirth chance to someone else!”

A young man was given a second chance in a new world. He died saving a life but now he must navigate the brutal world of cultivation and fighting against fate. Nothing is free, especially a second chance. Follow Lind as he discovers the world of cultivation and the dark secret of why he was given a second chance. ******* Discord: https://discord.gg/55XfdSG33h First novel on webnovel. I only self-published one other original work on Amazon. I will setup a Discord later. I hope people enjoy this world as I have enjoyed many others. Please note, this will not be fast paced and while it is a harem, I firmly believe relationships should be real as opposed to: Here is MC and new woman that will be his just because. Cover Artist: Amberlarkart IG: http://www.instagram.com/amberlarkart Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amberlarkart Website: http://www.amberlarkart.com/ She is amazing! Goals: Effective August 12th 2024 as Webnovel tracks dates: Power Stones: 275 Stones = 2 bonus chapters; 500 Stones = 3 bonus chapters; and 700 = 5 bonus chapters. Golden Tickets: Every 75 tickets = 3 Bonus chapters. Assessed weekly and/or end of month Gifts: Gift below 2000 Coin one = 1 bonus chapter per gift (limit 2 per week per person) Dragon (red 2000 one) = 2 Bonus chapters Castle = 3 bonus chapters Ship = 5 bonus chapters Golden Treasure = 8 bonus chapters Gifts will include name of person who sent it unless you do not wish to be called out. Please note while I will try to stack these, I am only human! I will revise but go for most chapters to bonus as possible. Thank you all for anything we reach and I hope you continue to enjoy story!

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

Ethan Carter was an ordinary man burdened by life’s misfortunes—until his untimely death catapulted him into a new, fantastical world. Transmigrated into the body of a 16-year-old boy, Ethan discovers a mysterious, unparalleled power: the Forge of Dimensions, a unique ability that allows him to shape constructs from the energy of his emotions. In a world shattered by the Great Dawn Event, where realms collide and alien creatures roam, Ethan must navigate a perilous existence. As factions vie for dominance on the Great Continent, and dimensions spill their secrets, Ethan finds himself at the heart of an unfolding war between civilizations. Armed with his Emerald Forge and the will to carve out a new destiny, Ethan sets out to rise against rival factions, formidable beasts, and treacherous allies. But with every victory, the stakes rise higher. What is the true purpose of the Forge, and why was he chosen? In a battle for survival, honor, and the fate of worlds, Ethan will prove one thing: the Forge of Dimensions is not just a tool—it’s his legacy.

"Be my Empress Selena..." His emerald eyes looked at her with a pleading look. She started to soften after seeing him plead so earnestly but she reminded herself that she didn't want this! She didn't want to be an Empress! Most importantly he lied and then disappeared! Now he has the audacity to come looking for her! "Get out." She pointed at the door and then at him. He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards himself. "You can't get rid of me. You know how stubborn I am." Ming Yue was an ordinary office worker when she went into a novel she used to read, a steamy romance between Clara, the innocent illegitimate daughter of a count and the cold Northern Duke. Was she the heroine? No. Was she a side character? No. She was the damned villainess everyone hated! Being a former doormat she decided to embrace the villainhood in this life and live life on her terms. A leisurely life was what she wanted, maybe face-slapping her ex-fiance, the Northern Duke every now and then... But that all changed when she met him... Alex. She hired him to be her partner, but he intended to make that contract last a lifetime. She had no room to say no because he was the Crown Prince! Soon to be the Emperor!

From fleeing for your safety and enrolling in a school filled with psychopaths… to being claimed by a deranged alpha prince? Yeah, you’re better off dead. • . • Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

At the prestigious Ebonspire Academy, where only the strongest adventurers rise to power, Pandora is a woman of unshakable focus and icy indifference. She has been magically cursed to suppress her feelings. When someone confesses to her, she doesn’t reject them—she simply doesn’t understand what they mean. Despite her lack of interest in romance, she becomes the subject of fascination, especially to a persistent young man who is secretly a prince. Pandora’s spirits—Pip, Grimm, and Blaze—are just as unpredictable as the misunderstandings she faces. Pip is playful and carefree, Grimm is stoic and protective, while Blaze adds a spark of mischief to the mix. As Pandora fumbles through a world she doesn’t fully comprehend, her reputation as the Heartless Maiden starts to take shape. Will the cold adventurer find herself in a web of misunderstandings, or will she come to realize that even the most serious of hearts can be touched by love?

Cultivating his power by slaying demons and taming countless beasts, the emperor solidified his throne as the world's ruler. But not once in his life had he expected that his disciples would use research on demonology to sap the world tree's power and push the world to destruction. Trying to fix his mistake, he opted to use all of his cultivated power to cure the world tree and block anyone from sapping its power ever again. But in exchange, he was to lose all of his power. But...the worst had happened, his wife... had betrayed him.

[Hi, I am Poppy Hardy, Your system general manager. You have finally gain access to the entire fund on the system. Congratulations. $100,000,000,000,000 have been unlocked. You can now donate as you want. You can now investment as you want. You can spend as you want. Good luck host. Become the most beloved man on earth] Once bullied, once humiliated, once he begged like a dog, but now everybody wants lick his feet. Ethan Winston, The remarkable Giver! Godly Investor! To hell with you all. I would provide and protect those in my heart!

[Justice delayed is justice denial!] Kai a regular detective was killed by his partner after he uncovered the case he had been following for years now. Dying with hate in his heart, Kai thought all was over for him, but something sudden appeared in his eyes. [Host has awakened the Nemesis] [Host has become the vessel of Nemesis] [Become the man who sets the world back in order!] In a world were massive crimes were happening in broad daylight, christmas day, and even new years. One man would rise to become a god.

In every being, a soul, a spirit, or a core, exists that tethers the consciousness into the solid plain. Witness as how a little spark from who was once a blazing flame, regained what once was lost. "I died and..." grins "...that started my life" What happens when an assassin transmigrated to a cultivation world? They rise through a mountain of corpse to reach the skies. But.... What of an assassin whose enemy turns out to be themselves? A world where magic and cultivation co-exist? People say "Keep moving forward". What if the way forward, is to go back to where she begun?

Emerald Greene, a teacher with a broken heart, is rescued from drowning by a mysterious man. They start a no-strings-attached fling, but Emerald's world turns upside down when she discovers he’s the father of one of her students. Torn between being a mistress or letting him go, Emerald faces a choice that’s even harder when she realizes she needs him for revenge against her ex. Will she stay for love or leverage?

Welcome, Hero. I am Leonhardt, the dungeon master of Embervale, the only SSS-Rank Dungeon in existence. You might doubt my claims seek to challenge me, but such folly is foolish. With my right eye, I would steal your skills—my left eye would deprive you of magic! And when you are lost in grief, I will kill you. Suppose this isn't enough to deter you. Maybe my legion of goblins, the Invincible Emerald Guard, might interest you? However... if you are still interested, what about the Demon Empress, ruler of 72 legions or the last remaining Red Dragon, who both submit to me, morning and night? No? Then, How about I tell you an old tale seeped in myth? The tale of how one little chimaera became the most feared and worshipped dungeon master in the world? If you still wish to fight me after that, Hero. I will be your opponent!

Terbiasa hidup sendiri lalu terbangun sebagai anak bungsu keluarga Emerald. Xaviera yang tidak terbiasa dengan kasih sayang orang lain, mulai mencari kebahagiaannya. Tapi satu persatu rahasia terkuak dan ia harus mengumpulkan Pecahan Cawan Suci milik Dewi yang terlupakan. Mampukah Xaviera mengumpulkan Pecahan Cawan Suci yang telah menyebar diseluruh penjuru dunia?

The all powerful emperial family Lwellyn is known for their silver hair and emerald eyes. Every offspring containing Lwellyn blood should be born that way. But one day prince Chandra falls in love with a woman of unknown origin with brown hair and Ruby read eyes. the problem arises when twin girls are born, one with silver hair and another with brown hair. But tainted blooded brown haired can't be a Lwellyn offspring, so she is sent far away from the emperor's knowledge. But then in the turn of events it is found out that the princess with brown hair actually inherited the emerald eyes and the princess with silver hair inherited her mother's Ruby eyes. Now it is upto the sisters to survive and reunite some day.

Fuir pour votre sécurité et s'inscrire dans une école remplie de psychopathes... pour être revendiqué par un prince alpha dérangé ? Ouais, vous seriez mieux mort. • . • La vie de Jules était parfaite jusqu'à ce que toute sa famille soit assassinée soudainement, lui étant le seul survivant. Un sauveur est intervenu parce qu'il était toujours en grand danger, ce qui a conduit Jules à adopter une nouvelle identité et à devenir une personne complètement différente du jour au lendemain— et à s'inscrire à Carnivals, une école prestigieuse pour garçons, réservée aux êtres surnaturels. À Carnivals, des monstres rôdent dans les couloirs sombres et les forts prédaient les faibles. Vous devenez soit un prédateur, soit une proie... et à en juger par l'allure de Jules— un garçon trop beau pour son bien, avec une carrure mince et petite, il était évident qu'il allait être dévoré vivant par les prédateurs. Voici Blaze, un loup qui fait frissonner l'échine de chaque prédateur de l'école, un Alpha incroyablement séduisant qui était aussi dangereux et dérangé que les rumeurs le prétendaient. Il jeta un coup d'œil à Jules et décida là, à ce moment-là, que Jules lui appartenait. *** Je reculais lentement, les yeux écarquillés alors que mon regard se fixait sur le sourire naissant au coin de ses lèvres. Blaze ne souriait jamais, et quand il le faisait, cela ne présageait rien de bon. Mon cœur s'accélérait alors que je reculais encore, le souffle coupé alors qu'il commençait à réduire la distance entre nous. En un rien de temps, mon dos était plaqué contre le mur froid et c'est alors que ça m'a frappé en plein cœur que j'étais acculé et piégé, comme une véritable proie... par nul autre que Blaze, alors que je pensais que ma vie ne pouvait pas être pire. Il me dominait sans effort, dégageant tant de dominance et je devais incliner la tête en arrière pour pouvoir rencontrer ses yeux sombres, et mon souffle s'est coupé lorsque nos regards se sont croisés. Il se pencha et mes yeux se fermèrent immédiatement alors que je retenais mon souffle, attendant qu'il frappe. J'avais entendu toutes les rumeurs horrifiantes et interminables à son sujet. C'était un Prince Alpha en présence duquel quelqu'un comme moi ne devrait jamais se trouver. Quand j'ai senti la pointe de son nez froid glisser sur la longueur de ma gorge, ma bouche s'est ouverte pour lâcher un gazouillis de surprise. Il aspira un long souffle audible et un frisson me parcourut l'échine alors que je devenais encore plus raide, la confusion obscurcissant mon esprit. Qu'est-ce qui se passait ? Pourquoi faisait-il cela soudainement ? Oh mon dieu... il était vraiment un alpha dérangé comme tout le monde le dit ! *** CE LIVRE EST CLASSÉ 18+ ! Il contient du contenu mature tel que : - Harcèlement. - Consommation de drogues. - Scènes explicites [beaucoup de ça.] - Violence. - Harem [pas entre les personnages principaux.] Alors... procédez avec prudence, vous êtes prévenu ! *Je ne possède pas les droits sur la couverture !

"In a universe where Galactic Crystals, known as Chaotic Emeralds, hold immense power, a mysterious dispersion event occurs. This phenomenon grants sub-abilities to all beings, except for one individual: the protagonist (MC). Living in a forest with his friends, a girl and a cat, both of whom possess Chaotic Emeralds, the MC feels left out. However, when villains with two Emerald-users attack, the MC's life takes a drastic turn. In the heat of battle, his female friend is fatally wounded, sparking the MC's rage. This intense emotion awakens a Chaotic Emerald, which bonds with the MC, granting him the extraordinary ability to absorb, amplify, and release any form of impact. As the MC struggles to cope with his new powers and the loss of his friend, the Guardian of the Chaotic Emeralds intervenes, erasing the MC's memories of his female friend to maintain balance in the universe. Years pass, and the MC, with the help of his loyal cat friend, begins to grasp the basics of his ability. And so, our story begins..."

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.)

I was rejected, but soon, I will marry a wheelchair-bound Rogue."Is this your fiancé?""Yes, he is my husband, Raymond Black," I introduced."How shameful, you are marrying this... uh, rogue, who has no clan, no fixed pack, and can't even protect you if attacked by other werewolves?"I stood at the altar, with many people below, as if saying to me: you are such a fool!Raymond said beside me, "Caitlin, if you want to back out, you still have a chance now, you can chooseto run away."I shook my head, "No... I won't run away, you will be my husband."I saw a hint of surprise in his emerald, green eyes.*******I was set up by my best friend to have sex with a strange man, my first MATE rejected me, an enemy weapon ran through my father's heart, pierced my mother's body. My best friend's family stripped me of my ALPHA status, and I became everyone's go-to OMEGA. Until thatman came along, Rogue, and he saved me, but... I found that he seemed to hide a lot of secrets, wait, my second mate is alpha king?!

Athena Rydinger was just sixteen yet she's already stuck with a shady background- A broken family, her criminal dad who's a renown and wanted drug lord. Still trying to recover from her previous misfortune, she's forced to live a life bounded with lies and deep family secrets. Wallson William was the typical rich and popular highschool playboy, with not a single care in the world. What happens when fates brings these two totally different individuals together? Athena found herself falling for Wally, who in turn, soon felt the same way about her. But will this new start of heaven last? Will she be able to keep her family ties a secret forever? Will the love she she shares with Wally be able to pull her through this complicated life phrase journey of hers?

The number one famed goddess of the Fairy Realm, reborn in the modern world with the Eye of the Sky God, was by nature destined to bring immense wealth and nobility to others. Yet, the foolish family into which she was born treated her as a three-eyed monster and even sought to have her killed! Thankfully, a kind-hearted farming family adopted her. Since then, she took the relatives from her adoptive family and forged a business empire with them, catapulting them into prominence and blessing them with wealth and glory. The Eye of the Sky God granted her the power to see into the past, gaze into the future, command ghosts and deities, see through all things of the world, stabilize the four corners of the universe, and control the life and death of all beings. She solved supernatural cases, stood up for wronged spirits, punished the wicked, promoted the good, and rose to power by crushing the undeserving... ... Recommended completed stories from September: Sister works of this novel include "Space Divine Doctor: The Strongest Queen Reborn," "Military Marriage Blaze: Wife Too Ferocious," "Discarded Wife's Rebirth into Wealth: The Daughter's Rise," "Divine Doctor Demoted Consort," "Astounding Abandoned Empress: Divine Doctor Little Cute Treasure," and "Explosive Little Medical Consort: The World's Number One Beloved."

Alex, the Unseen Blade, wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. In the grand tapestry of fate, he was merely a supporting color, a whisper in the shadows against the hero's blazing sun. Gifted with powers that defied logic and shrouded in an aura of enigma, Alex could bend time, dance with death, and erase himself from existence. Yet, he yearned for a life on the sidelines, a quiet escape from the chaos destined for the "chosen ones." But fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of humor. When an ancient prophecy awakens a slumbering evil, the hero falls short, his light sputtering in the face of darkness. Thrust into the unwilling limelight, Alex must choose: embrace his extraordinary abilities and forge his own path, or watch the world crumble under the weight of a prophecy he never asked for. https://discord.gg/KGDCdNnW

Two lives are intertwined by an inexorable fate in a planet where ancient rivalries simmer under delicate alliances and secrets are buried behind millennia of shadows. Leek, the fearsome ruler of the V-clan, is a creature of both power and mystery. Even among his kind, he wears his immortality like armor, making every action with the intention of maintaining power. Despite his hard, authoritative attitude, he is tormented by glimpses of a lady he cannot identify. The mystery woman's dreams become more vivid, more intense. He wakes up one night in a cold sweat, his chamber dark. A shadow hangs in the corner, then vanishes as he lights a candle. An owl perches outside his window, blazing eyes riveted on him. It drops a piece of parchment before dissipating into the night. Leek’s blood runs cold. Who sent the note? Though the sender remains anonymous, Leek’s mind immediately goes to his rival, Kael, the ambitious heir of the Woo Lee clan. Kael has long sought to undermine him, and claiming the heiress would give him the leverage he needs to bring the V-clan to its knees.