Archies Ethel

In a world ravaged by war and political intrigue, power is not merely a matter of wealth or influence; it is defined by the formidable beasts one commands. From majestic dragons to fearsome griffins, these creatures are the ultimate weapons in a relentless struggle for dominance among nations. Those deemed worthy are chosen by these beasts, rising to positions of unparalleled prestige and authority, while the unworthy are left to languish in obscurity. In a kingdom where monsters are both feared and revered, young Archy Holloway finds himself thrust into a perilous journey that will test his courage and loyalty.

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

The Apocalypse descended as the world turned into a game. And while everyone panicked, I couldn’t help but wonder if there was something wrong with my eyes. [Logging into the Game Master’s Account!] And my ‘oh-so-average’ destiny, changed into ‘is this a cheat life?’ Kind of destiny. [Would you like to Create a Skill? GM Points will be consumed!] While others struggled to kill a single goblin, I was searching for stronger monsters. While they were happy with getting even a random weak skill, I was customizing what kind of skills I needed. Even my Talents and Gifts can be customised. The only limit was my imagination. Heck, even the hidden quests that people would trigger randomly were present in front of me even before the scenario began.  It wasn’t fair by any means. But isn’t that how life is already? [Would you like to make changes to the quests in the next scenario? GM Points will be consumed!] Is this how an apocalypse is supposed to be? I don’t know. I just tried following the script in front of everyone while trying out my cheat in hindsight. Don't get me wrong with the ‘pig eating tiger’ kind of thing. I just don’t like attention. I would rather stay with two trusted friends than with 10 fake ones. [Would you like to Initiate a Custom quest for the Players? GM Points will be consumed!] And for the players who were bullying the ‘weak’ me. One may even wonder how they ended up losing half of their stats and skills in a randomly triggered impossible type of quest.  Fate can be truly scary, you know?  One must always be careful of it.

"I WILL MAKE THEM ALL REGRET THE DAY THEY MET ME! I WILL MAKE THEM WISH THEY WERE NEVER BORN! AND I WILL MAKE THEM HATE THE DAY THEY THOUGHT OF BETRAYING ME!" "You will, Sweetie. And I'll help you with that..." Those were the last words Avery spoke and heard before passing out in her bloody red wedding gown, on the same day she was supposed to marry her boyfriend from senior high school. ~~ Avery McCallum, the sole heiress and president of the McCallum Group of Companies, had her whole family wiped out on her wedding day. Framed for her grandfather's murder and stripped of her position, Avery vows to take revenge on those who wronged her. But her powerless state seems to mock her determination. Enter Archibald Donovan. She used to hate the devilishly hot and narcissistic chairman of the A² Corp who also happened to be her older brother's best friend, but when consumed with the need to take revenge, she begged him to marry her in return for fulfilling a long list of conditions. Archie agrees, and a month later, Avery re-emerges as Ava Donovan, a rising actress and the wife of the most powerful man in the country. With her newfound status, Avery systematically destroys her adversaries, uncovering dark secrets and hidden agendas along the way. But as she navigates the treacherous landscape of her new life, she must confront the truth about her family's past and at the end of it all, come back to him. She owed him after all... ~ EXCERPT Archie's eyes darkened when he saw her stumbling out of the wine cellar, a bottle of wine in one hand and her night robe, in the other. She was literally half naked. "Hey..." her greeting came out in a slur, and that was all he needed to know she was drunk. Very drunk, at that. "Why?" he asked simply, knowing she would interpret his question as she usually did. "I...I visited them today. The flowers on their stones were already wilted and...and...it broke me. I wanted to be happy and at the same time, I wanted to cry," Avery replied, inhaling short wisps of air before she continued, "Then I found the cellar." "Did it work?" She shook her head slowly in reply, lifting her head up in time to see a mischievous smirk curl on his lips. "Don't be sad, Baby girl. I happen to know a way to make you cry and keep you excited at the same time," he said. "Really?" "Wanna try it, Mama?" Avery nodded, slowly but firmly as he closed the distance between them. As he promised, she did cry...in pleasure. Note: This book is participating in the Cupid's Quill Contest. Your support is highly appreciated!

Perhatian kepada semua pembaca : Sebelum membaca novel saya ini, saya ingin menginformasikan kalau novel saya ini alurnya agak lambat, jadi mungkin ada beberapa pembaca yang kurang suka dengan novel saya ini. Meski begitu, saya berterima kasih kepada semua pembaca yang telah membaca dan mengikuti kelanjutan cerita novel saya ini. Sinopsis: Rid Archie, seorang pemuda manusia yang berasal dari desa manusia, menyadari ada yang aneh dari dunia ini. Meskipun bisa dibilang kalau dunia ini adalah dunia yang damai, tapi apakah benar seperti itu? Perbudakan masih ada di setiap negara dan diskriminasi antar ras atau bahkan sesama ras yang berbeda tingkat sosial pun masih terjadi. Tapi itu wajar, karena kedamaian yang terjadi di dunia ini hanyalah kedamaian semu karena gencatan senjata yang terjadi akibat perang antara ras Iblis dan ras Malaikat yang merupakan ras terkuat di dunia ini. Gencatan senjata antara kedua ras itu bisa saja dibatalkan kembali dan perang besar pun dapat terjadi lagi. Tidak ada kedamaian sejati di dunia ini, namun Rid Archie bertekad untuk mewujudkan kedamaian sejati di dunia ini. Tapi apakah bisa dia mewujudkannya ?

Being thrown into the game-world of [Call of the Black Magicians], Adam was forced to survive with no prior information. Except for his memories of the Game-World and his name, he did not have any memories of his previous life. But fret not, even though the Game-World had many perils and was on the verge of extinction at every next step, it also had its beauty and magic, one to die for. With the authority of [Player], he could save and restart until he achieved his desired result.  He could learn skills of the ‘NPCs’ and achieve the results like the ‘Players.’  He could literally solo the entire game world to achieve his desired results. Whether he wants to save the world or destroy it, he could do it… as many times as he wishes. Even the [Black Magicians] won’t be able to do anything about it… probably. But was it all there was to it? [Beta Version 0.1 will begin in 6 Months: 29 days: 23 Hours!] I guess not… … Description: In the World of Zarraf, their lives Gods, not all Gods are good and certainly none are without motives.  They rule the world’s 7 nations:  The Nation of Light and Sun The Nation of Water The Nation of Fire The Nation of Life The Nation of Earth The Nation of Moon The Nation of Wind Each ruled by a goddess that has their own stance in their ruling.  But that is only the first page of this world. The second page colors the Ancient Gods of Corruption, Rage, Curse, Death and Hate. The third belongs the Seven Sins’ Incarnations that are ready to succeed the Ancient Gods. The Fourth is of the Witches who stand against all Gods equally. And the Final Page colors the [Immortals] or otherwise known as [Players] that will be summoned to bring Chaos to this world. A World that was meant to be destroyed. Such is the fate of the world of Zarraf, as powers beyond the realm of mortals threaten the dynamic equilibrium of their existence. In the end, the world was prophesied to be destroyed by one cause or another. Nothing could prevent looming destruction… Or so... It was supposed to happen… … Hey, Author here to give a quick glance at a couple of things that are normally asked. Harem? Yes Romance? Yes System? Obviously Smut? Oh yes! Adventure RPG? Yes. Power Creeping? Not really. Overpowered? Depends on how you see it Smart MC? I guess so.  Wise MC? Yes Something you need to know before you read The MC has the ability to [Save] a point (there are some conditions), with which he can return in time. So basically, he is an immortal. Though that doesn’t make him invincible from the start, rather he grows by making correct choices. The World is dynamic and pretty much anything can happen anytime. (It’s just my way of saying that there will be twists… pretty much unexpected ones as well).  And then there will be solutions to those unexpected situations as well, depending upon the absurdity of it. (I won’t have any more plot armor since I gave him a pretty big buff of immortality, so everything will be connected and won’t just happen by luck. Everything will be cleared by the end of an arc, so you need to be patient before deciding on it.) It has a mix of everything. Thriller, Adventure, Action, Smut, Romance, Slice of Life, etc. so there is that as well. ……. [Mature Warning: This Novel Contains R-18 Content!] https://discord.gg/2swHXduWg3

An omen from the abyss waltzed in and started its tyranny over the mortal land. Everything it touches shift the fate of the living and corrupted them into a twisted being. A mistake. A tainted. A sin. They were the Sinners. A mortal chosen by the light, sworn to protect the mankind and fought to reclaim the land. For generations, they fought against the abyss with their fragile flesh. The last shield for mankind against the overwhelming power of the Sinners. A miracle. A mortal. A light. They were the Luminaries. For thousands of years, these two sides have fought against each other. Against the odds, the luminaries always prevailed against the sinners. However, the sinners don’t stay death. Every 500 years, they returned from their long slumber in the abyss to start another twisted cycle of fate. Ethel, the Sinner of Wrath, woke up for the sixth time after dying in a battle against the one she holds dear like a family. In the sixth resurrection, fate wanted to tell a different story. The only family she thought she could rely on in this lonely world now wanted her dead. As the sinners raised from the ashes of their countless defeats, Ethel must put an end to such bloodshed. She cannot allow a war to ravage the land and dragged the innocents along. However, a sinner cannot perform a miracle and hope. Her tainted hands can only take life instead of saving them. So she turned her sight to the light, the only savior of the mortals from this war. Despite being deemed as the sinner filled with wrath, nobody hated the war more than the sinner of wrath herself. *Cover generated via PixAI*

An ancient conspiracy is about to be revived. Ethel, an alien warrior with supernatural powers, finds himself involved in an ancient dark plan. However, Ethel must not only face the threat of the dark forces, but also the challenges of his own rebirth. As a reborn, he needs to unlock his lost memories, understand his new identity, and prevent the destruction of the world.

In the city of Emerald Breeze, Ethel Astaroth, the despised second son of the Astaroth clan, desperately seeks to change her destiny. With spiritual veins blocked, your only hope is to find the rare Eternal Chrysanthemum to create an Aperture Pill. As she ventures into the dangerous Emerald Forest in search of the flower, Ethel faces spirit beasts and a fierce battle between powerful cultivators. In his fight for redemption, he will discover if he can overcome his destiny and prove his true value.

My life as a student

In the future, an earth shattering change occurred. Earth was transported from the Milky Way to an unknown galaxy called the Eldritch galaxy, along with an eldritch energy known as the Eldritch force. Simultaneously, this force transformed humans into savages, and animals mutated into monstrous, otherworldly eldritch creatures, disrupting the delicate balance of the food chain and causing a decline in the human population. Amidst the chaos, numerous massive eldritch towers emerged, providing a lifeline for humans to preserve their sanity and gain control over the force. These towers are referred to as Eldritch towers. Archie, a man from the future, was reborn as a beggar in the slum. Feeling that it was acceptable, he thought he could start there just fine. However, he was suddenly lifted and taken to the so-called Eldritch Tower as an experimental lab test subject. Nevertheless, the tower was attacked, resulting in the death of all personnel inside. Now, once again taken hostage by an unknown eldritch intelligent being for their entertainment, Archie suddenly awakened the Strongest Reaction System. Ding! Accumulate five intense negative reactions to trigger missions. Important Note: Offend everyone from insects to gods, cause chaos, run amok— the system doesn't care! Do everything to trigger a mission from the system. Ding! Mission triggered! Accumulate one intense positive reaction, or you will lose your life. Important Note: Be good, make them like you, be an angel, be the protector— be the one they will look up to!

Synopsis: "Greenwood High School's Trendy Couples - Volume 1: Archie and Mika Bennett" follows the captivating journey of Archie and Mika, a married couple who are not only seniors at Greenwood High but also the epitome of popularity and trendsetting. As the summer vacation begins, the couple embarks on a mission to make their final summer at Greenwood unforgettable. Archie and Mika, having tied the knot at a young age, are determined to leave a lasting legacy at their school. Their first order of business is to create the first-ever married couple's photo for their senior portraits. With excitement and anticipation, they visit Graham Photography and enlist the help of the photographer to capture their love in a timeless image. As the summer progresses, the buzz surrounding Archie and Mika's senior photo spreads throughout Greenwood High, cementing their status as an iconic couple. Their love and commitment inspire admiration and respect from their peers, leaving a legacy of love and resilience. Through ups and downs, Archie and Mika navigate the challenges of senior year and the transition to adulthood, always leaning on each other for support. As they reflect on their time at Greenwood High, they realize the impact they've had on their school and the lives of those around them. "Greenwood High School's Trendy Couples - Volume 1" is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and leaving a mark on the world, proving that no matter where life takes you, the power of love and determination can make a lasting impact.

“And I cannot change what I am. Certainly not a monster, but more like an enthusiast,” Azariel. “Doesn’t change the fact that you killed an angel even without an ounce of mana in you,” Ariel. “Says the one who killed half a dozen on his own,” Azariel. “It’s different,” Ariel. “Is it?” Azariel. … In the world of Elypsia, where magic prevailed.  A Regressor whose sole purpose is to kill the Gods, and a Reincarnator who has lost all his powers, were brought together by strings of fate. Not exactly a team, the duo juggles between handling their interpersonal relationship and the ending world that rarely gives them time to think about themselves. And whether it was a mistake to bring these two together or not, is something that the Gods would find when the right time comes. Until then… only fate knows what’s in store for them.  Or does it? … #TwoProtagonists #Twins #NoHarem #Overpowered #Thrilling #Academy #Angels #Gods #Demons #Portals

When Archie's family gets brutally massacred by zombies and his lover gets turned into a zombie, he pledges his own life to find a cure and save the one man he loves. As the world is at the brink of death, he finally finds hope and joins the zombie Slayer corp and tries to find the cure.

Archibald "Archie" Rivers is a medical student who experiences vivid, recurrent dreams that become more intense with each passing night. Little did he know that these aren't ordinary dreams; they are windows to another world, a realm far removed from the modern comforts and scientific rigor that define Archie's waking life. On the day of his most crucial medical exam, he boarded a train that catapulted him into the very world he had visited in his dreams. He soon realised that he had gone mad by studying too much!

“Those are your things, take them and leave”, she heard Marlon say. Is this a joke, Julie couldn't believe she was being thrown out of her home, the House was given to them by Marlon's parent as a wedding gift, it was true that the house was under her husband's name but she had been the one paying the water bill, light bill, waste bill, including feeding for the past three years and now he was making her leave. Julie was completely taken aback by Marlon's words. “…” Juliette Henshaw a workaholic and a selfless woman, always puts her husband and cousin's needs before hers and is later betrayed by them. In her moment of heartbreak, Julie in her drunken state boldly seduced a stranger into having sex with her. If Marlon can cheat on me with my cousin why can't I do the same with a stranger, she declared. vanity upon vanity all is vanity. Julie finds out two months later that she was pregnant through a pregnancy test at the hospital knowing who the father is she tried to pin it on her husband Marlon hoping it would save her marriage. Would Julie go on with her plan on pinning the pregnancy on her husband or would she claim the child to be Archie's, the one night stander whom she barely knew. This is my first novel So there might be a bit of typo but I still hope you enjoy reading I would really appreciate your supports

The year 2156 is a new beginning for mankind.  Wealth, poverty, crime, and status of a person are detached. The government will rebuild everything through the virtual world, in line with the Earthian Awakening 222 project. Universe Return, a VRMMORPG Survival game adapting Adventure, Fantasy, Kingdom, and War has been launched by the EA222 project. Living in a virtual world 20 times the size of Earth, 2.5 billion people will fight for the future. Earth is come to an end, mankind will soon arrive on a new planet called Crossof. Archie Alpetrichor, a lonely young man who has no family is one of them. As a VRFPS professional player, Archie was specifically asked by the Continental Council to carry out a mission. Along with 1.001 players, Archie will carry out a mission to become a successor of Earthian in the future—on Crossof planet.

Racheal is faced with life challenges, the death of her mother created a very wide gap that Racheal tries to fill. In order to fill this gap Racheal has to drop out of school to fend for her slibbings and her father, she finds a Job to be a secretary to Archie. Archie frustrates Racheal, she had thoughts of leaving the job, but the constant reminder of the debt she has to pay made her bear. Chemistry’s begin the fly but they are all unaware of the chemistry. Racheal finds herself very attracted to Archie but she is not aware if she likes him or just because she is always close to him, Archie on the other hand always wants be in the same space with Racheal but his arrongance keeps pushing Racheal away from him. Different things and people try to take Racheal away from Archie and Archie away from Racheal but the both of them can’t seem to do without each other. Will they be able to overcome this challenge and confess their feelings to each other or would they forget about their little feelings and go their separate ways?

Sometimes. You face a choice in your life “Choose. Between the two of them. Whom will you save, Michael Aroa?” . . You look back into your life and wonder how you ended up here “Michael please!! Save your mother!! Not me. Michael you don’t need to make a choice here!! Michael! I love you! I won’t hate you for your choices!! Please save your mother!!” . . You question the path that you took that brought you to this point “Son. She is your wife! She has your child. It’s not one life over another but two over one. I am already old but she has a long life. You are smart enough to make the right decision, Son, aren’t you?” . . Since it hurts, you wish you could stop time and have some time to think [Activating Ability: Temporal Pause!!] [Activation failed!! Not enough Energy!!] . . You wish to go back into the past and change everything that led you to here [Activating Ability: Time Reverse!!] [Activation Failed!! You don’t have the Requirements to use this ability!!] . . And then when nothing works as it shouldn’t. [Are you sure you want to use this ability?] . . You make a decision that you had never thought you would [Activating ability!] . . And then... Chaos ensues . . [Ability Activated] [God Power: Time Collapse] ………………… This story is based on three basic themes: 1. Zombie Apocalypse: Zombified Humans, Humanized Zombies and normal Zombies and humans. 2. Harem: Zombie Girls, Normal Girls and Zombified Girls.(Any more variation wouldn’t make sense unless you guys really vote for it.) 3. System: A powerful God like system, which is not too broken but still very powerful. Level up and Evolution. ……………….. #NO Rape #No NTR Everything else is….. #Surviving #Kingdom building #Sex # Milf #Level up #Only MC has a System #Evolution #Zombies #Superhumans #Zombiewithintelligence #Weaktostrong #BadassMC #Harem #Sidecharachters ………………… The plot will change by Volume each and basically each volume will have at least one of them: Survival, Action, Fights, Kingdom Building, Training, Craft learning, Adventure missions, etc. The Side-Characters will have their own specific goal, personality, background history, etc. That includes girls, friends, family and of course, Villains. Face slapping will be there from time to time. Even though I would focus on a light comedy setting with a lot of jokes of all types, I won’t hesitate to throw in dark moments from time to time. So be prepared for that as well. I like putting twists where people would least expect it, so there is that too. The basic information about MC and his objective is in the review I pinned so look it up. ……………… Daily Publish Rate: 1-2chaps/day Extra chaps on Powerstone will be: 1000PS+ : 3 chaps/day for that week Extra chaps on Golden Ticket: 250 GT: +2 Chaps. 1000 GT: +2 Chaps. .................. For personal queries/ Requests, my instagram ID is: alt_simplistic Thank you for coming here, hope you have a blast reading this. [Mature content warning R-18]

It's The year 2078 that the world finally succeeded with its first biggest and most successful MMORPG ever. Arcadia Online. A world much vast than our own, holding thousands of secrets of its own waiting to be explored. Where even Gods intervene when they need to, and people have the chance to dethrone the very Gods themselves. Here Races exist and so do their Kingdoms. Be it Elves, or be it Undeads, you will find every race possible here somewhere hiding in the corner of the world. Be it Dragons or be it Unicorns, you will get what you want as long as you have what it takes to get it. And just like any other Fantasy, Monsters roam freely here without any limitations. And monsters… could come in any form. So be careful what you wish for. Choose what you want to be An adventurer who lives his/her/them/they/it’s life trying to figure out the mystery of the world, meeting new people or just strolling past the beautiful sceneries and making memories. A Blacksmith who creates weapons that even the Gods would kill to get. A Merchant so big that he can buy an entire kingdom if he wishes to. Climb the Highest mountain or reach the deepest trench. Become a Dragonslayer or saviour of the Elven Kingdom. The choices are yours. Or maybe you could stumble upon the [Main Quest] and be called upon an adventure that will shake the entire core of Arcadia? Though the rewards will be high, will you take the risk that might wipe out an entire nation? May the Gods of Arcadia Bless you… unless of course your journey is to kill them… Though… no matter where you go… no matter what you become… you must always remember that… Arcadia has its own rules and regulations.

Alexander Grey thought his life was over when he died in an accident. But little did he know, it was just the beginning of his journey to become the most powerful Magic Knight in the world. In a high-fantasy world filled with magic and danger, Alexander must use his cunning and intelligence to overcome his weak body and lack of magical abilities. With the help of his loyal followers, he sets out to challenge the sinister Ethel Adorns and his secret society that seeks to control the world using magic. As the stakes get higher and the conflict intensifies, Alexander must choose between redemption and the thirst for power at all costs. Will he be able to overcome his weaknesses and rise to the top, or will he fall victim to his own ambition? Find out in "The Weakling Transmigrated: Alexander's Path to Power".

Some people say that it is fun to play with children even when older. All the worries come back when you were a little disabled. Some even said, "It's fun to bet." Others, "Its good when there is punishment." "It's more fun when something weird happens. You know, something new." More exciting punishment, not dull compared to the ones you suffer every time you fail the game. So a good idea entered the mind of my young friend Archie, and it wasn't obvious. "Bro, let's play Rock, Paper, Scissors. Losing player will touch theー" he pointed at the bulge of my jeans. I noticed a sharp smile on my friend when I approved the game he liked. "Fine, Game ..." I agreed. A simple game ended in a bloody scene.

"Hey, tell me, what am I supposed to do with you? I want to protect you, but who will protect you from me?" Velove softly whispered those words while caressing his sleeping face. "Don't protect me from you. I will receive with complete delight absolutely anything and everything that is given to me by you, my love" the sleeping man suddenly opened his eyes, "In this life, I beg you not to reject and hide from me. Let's do the unforgivable" ---- As the only heiress of Vladimir Royal Family, Velove Van Vladimir, far wiser, and mature with an intelligence exceeds that of a normal human, has chosen to live quietly in a secluded island far in the Atlantic Ocean so as to protect herself and the people from her unimaginable powers and abilities. Lin Xiao, the Nation's Prince, is the depiction of a very charming and kind-hearted gentleman, unfortunately, born as the illegitimate son. His smile could melt every person's heart. Every woman shamelessly competes just to get his attention. Jun Kaien, as handsomely dangerous as he is, people were long told the story of how brutal he could be if offended and provoked. People picture him as the villain that was told in every story. No one wants to get near him. No one. Until she came*. The human had been warned and taught a lesson to avoid creatures that are beautiful. The more beautiful they are, the more danger they would bring. No matter whether it is animal, plants, even human. Especially human. There used to be an infamous myth. Whenever you saw an unearthly beautiful person with violet eyes, you had to run away and don't let them touch you, or else... ---------------------------------------------- Warning!! (Tho I know this is going to be useless), In the later chapters, there will be smut scenes that are not appropriate for those under the age of 18. *Well, it's not that kind of 'came' but you know what I mean. **Cover was taken from Pinterest, credit goes to the owner

"Young Miss, a few years from now M-Zone will resides in this galaxy and some areas in this planet are positive to be the potential M-Zone gates. When this gates opens human will cease to exist" "Xion, I never noticed this before but human novels are very interesting. Don't disturb me unless there's an apocalypse out there. Oh but make some preparations just in case" "..." While completing her newest invention, Ailee was thrown into a blackhole and ended up in her 6 years old body in her first life, right before she died because the torture of the brain shocks. Back to her first life from her second life, all she wanted is just laying around all day and enjoy a normal human life, but Life hates normal. She brought everything from her second life to this life- money, power, space. So this time, she's confident she will always be in total control of every situation. Or so she thought. ------------------------------------------ !! I don't own the picture, credits goes to the owner !!

What will happen when a boy who has no idea about his heritage becomes the most powerful person on the planet. When Archie becomes the king and gets to understand the "Price of wearing the crown".....

In the year 2000 an original extant copy of Antonio Pigafetta's First Voyage Around the World was stolen, then one-night Inspector Luis Legaspi received a call in the wee hours of the morning. On the other line was a distressed Aubrey Flores, daughter of a renowned local cartographer expert. The doctor was kidnapped in the most baffling way. In his study are clues as to why he was kidnapped. It is now up to Luis and Aubrey to solve the mystery behind the kidnapping. Going to Cebu they meet Archie Muller, a scholar, and historian. In a breathless race through the province of Cebu, They try to match wits with a faceless powerbroker who is deeply intent in getting a long-lost historical artifact. Unless they can discover the whereabouts of the doctor - and the artifact - both might be lost forever.