Guilty Gear Daredevil

It is the dawn of the 22nd century, The world is fractured by War. Theo is a degenerate Neet, who spends his days indulging in Erotic Vr-worlds. Theo managed to evade mandatory military service for years, by claiming disability. The War has come to his City-state. While attempting to hide from a draft officer, a nuclear bomb plunges his city into atomic fire. Once again alive. He wakes up in a medieval like court filled with fantastical races. The body he inside of is not his own. Sentenced away for various crimes, he did not commit. Robbing the kingdom's treasury, Identity fraud and defiling the youngest of the country's princesses . He is found guilty and is sentenced to repay 100 000 000 million gold in debt! or face the gallows. **** Updates 5x a week **** If you're interested in supporting me in anyway, I publish weekly fantasy smut shorts on smash words for the price of a coffee. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/LewdWhisperer809

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

Why couldn’t I have been there? Why couldn’t the world just let me be with you? Those are thoughts that often cross my mind. Though I know that it wasn’t my choice to leave, I can’t help but feel guilty for making you go through life all alone. So now that I have you again, I promise you, I won’t let go. Even though you don’t know it, I will always be here for you. I won’t ask the heavens for anything else if it means I can be beside you. Even if you can’t hear me, or if you hate me once you find out the truth, I will always be silently beside you, waiting. A paranormal romance. ENJOY! -LE :)

As a troublesome Idol with a bad personality who was confident of his pretty look. All Si Ning ever wanted was to gamble and become rich overnight so he could finally buy a mansion and lots of sports car for him to finally be able to drive the latest sports car to his hometown to see his mother and sister Then he would not feel guilty for dropping out of school and using his school expenses to gamble and lost, it was the plan he was working on and he never expected to be transmigrated to another world and turns out to be the General commanding a large army to war. "I cannot do this." Si Ning rolled on the bed knowing this was nothing more than a nightmare as he stared at his callused hands he woke up to. Being General Si Ning of the great Xiu imperial army was nothing more than a nightmare to him. In order to survive in a world of war, Si Ning had to choose the perfect partner and rise to be a powerful person in Xiu nation. *This is BL Means Boys love. *The cover is not mine* *I do not own the cover* If the owner tells me to remove it, I will and if you know the artist, leave me a msg in the comment box.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition, everything kicks into gear in the latter half of Volume 1, so I hope you stick with it and enjoy the WILD ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Please comment and vote for your favourite characters along the way :)

The multi-verse is collapsing, and the fabric of reality is falling apart. Only the unity of Man and Mechs can transcend the apocalypse. “First off, Screw Mars!” Ten is losing his sight. Everything has been so wrong after the god-damned earthquake. Nothing’s been good. The apocalypse, perhaps? Ten could swear these were nothing like the tell-tales of ‘the apocalypse’. And just when he thinks it can’t get any more bizarre… BOOM! MARS KIDNAPS HIM! At first, it seems he’s been dragged out of earth, and somehow, to the red planet (against his will) for one reason: to pilot the advanced Martron NP1 combat machine in order to fight against growing factions opposing Mars. But soon, Ten learns there’s far more at stake. The multi-verse itself is collapsing. Cosmic bodies are smashing into one another. CHAOS! With everything on the brink of destruction, Mars sees Ten as their wild card for victory to their planet. But survival is no guarantee. Advanced gear training is a nightmare. Brutal drills leave him battered and many times, bruised. Other recruits for the rescue of the multi-verse make him feel like a cosmic misfit. And the ultimate insult? The annoying kid, Rod Aokimoto, is there too. As tension rise, Ten discovers an even greater truth. He’s not just Mars’ gear soldier; he’s the last ANOMALY. Now, with the multi-verse on the verge of annihilation, Ten must rise above the chaos, master alien techs, and prove what it truly means to be a blessed (or cursed) human. TAGS: SCI-FI ADVENTURE | INTERGALACTIC & GALACTIC WARS | TECHS & MECHA BATTLES | HUMAN + MACHINE | COSMIC CHAOS AUTHOR’S SUPPORT: Hey there! I know sci_fi can feel like it’s all complicated tech talk and confusing gadgets. But don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. I’ll break everything down into simple, easy-to-understand bits so that everyone (even if this your first sci-fi/ mecha read) can follow along and enjoy. This read is for EVERYONE. Let’s keep it simple, wild and unforgettable. Ready? Let’s go! BOOK COVER is made exclusively by my homie. It's Mine!!! Want him to make yours too? Just Say So.

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.

Avery Asteria was far from having anyone's dream job. Family circumstances had him drop out of school and flying around the expanse of space looking for treasure among the discarded trash in an old ship his father had been restoring. It was far from glamorous work, but it was all he could do to earn the money he needed. He was not the only one looking for fortune among the stars, though. One day a score that looked too good to be true led to a run in with a band of pirates. With some quick wits and a bit of luck, Avery managed to escape the worst, but he ended up missing out on collecting the valuable salvage he had his sights on. Having lost a large chunk of his gear in his flight from the pirates, Avery seemed to be truly at the end of his rope. However, a twist of fate led him to discovering an experimental vessel that had been lost to the far reaches of space. With this new ship in his possession, his prospects were looking up. It had everything and more than what any spacefarer could want. And Avery was going to use it to become the leader of the greatest band of mercenaries in the galaxy.

She walks through a bend, he follows. She steps onto her Porsche, he follows. She climbs the steep of stairs, wondering if he is there now. Her heart beats fast. She is unsure how to feel, scared or confident? A presence holds her tightly, drawing her into his arms, tightly. She feels his embrace. It should be warm, but her inner thoughts spur gear and she screams with anxiety..... "Let me go"! He ignores her screams and holds onto her, firmly! At this point, she gives up!

A blind Orphan child gets transported to the modern world. Read as he left the world of magic to follow his destiny with an all-knowing system that used to be the God of knowledge. Meet Legendary Families and famous people as He circumvents through different facets of life with God-given talent. Be it Acting, singing or cooking, he who once felt guilty for existing will overcome to become a pinnacle existence. ============================== This is a slice-of-life story focusing on all aspects of life. He will grow and will have different careers throughout his journey. He will meet many girls throughout his life and have to find ways to overcome different societal issues because of it. Volume 1 covers his childhood adventures In Volume 2, the wild ride about his adult life!

The world's greatest VRMMORPG, Eternal Nexus Online, is released, and millions of gamers log in eagerly to behold its wonders, to explore its lands, conquer its dungeons, and unravel its mysteries. But as excitement soon turns to terror, players realize the game has a deadly twist: if you die, you forget in the real world, turning into an empty shell of your former self. Ryu Takashima is a quiet but fiercely determined gamer who finds himself trapped in this merciless virtual reality. With nothing but his beginner gear and a strong will to survive, he quickly learns that strength and alliances are the keys to enduring this brutal new reality. As Ryu delves deeper into the Nexus, he discovers rumors of an ultimate challenge - the Nexus Keeper, a legendary creature said to hold the key to escape. But the path to freedom is fraught with danger, deceit, and betrayal. Along the way, he teams up with Aris, a skilled and pragmatic rogue, and Draven, a charismatic but enigmatic spear wielder with his own hidden agenda. Together, they have to find their way through dangerous dungeons, discover ancient artifacts, and defeat relentless foes—both monsters and other players. But as the secrets begin to unravel about the true purpose of the game, Ryu learns that the stakes are higher than anyone imagined. In a world where everything decided can mean life, death, or even the loss of one's very identity, will Ryu be able to rise to the challenge and uncover the truth about the Eternal Nexus? Or will he become just another forgotten player in the shadows of the game? Survival isn't the goal; it's the game. Join in the journey of Ryu as he becomes the strongest player of NEXUS ONLINE. enjoy and have a good read ;) note: i update daily 1-2 chapters

After years of intense development and a thrilling beta phase, Ashen World Online has finally opened its doors to the public—instantly capturing global attention. At the center of the excitement is Blake, once the proud and formidable leader of the Cerberus guild—until his relentless ambition led to a crushing defeat in the beta’s grand finale. Now, as the official release dawns, he returns with two legendary powers: Spiritual Blacksmith and Limitless Enchanter. Bestowed with the power to forge entire armies, fortresses, and legendary gear, Blake can forge far more than just his own fate. But the question remains: has he truly changed, or will the lure of ultimate creation pull him back into the same ruthless path?

Han Ye crossed into the world of a fantasy cultivation epoch, transmigrating into a tenant farmer in Langlang Village. Believing he was doomed to live his life in toil and hardship, he accidentally awakened a destiny called "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once". "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once": Not unlike how constant dripping wears away a stone, or how hard frost forms at three feet not overnight, it allows one to accumulate the attributes of others. Remaining quiet until the moment you choose to release it, one can then shock everyone with their power. In Langlang Village, he worked alongside farmers, and secretly listened to lectures in private schools. "Strength of an Ox +1" "Slightly Versed in Literature and Ink +1" In the Sect's Grand Competition, disciples compete and are selected through observation. "Fire Spiritual Root +1" "Sword Heart Clarity +1" With such assistance, hope ignited within Han Ye. He steadily developed, diligently accumulated attributes and improved his strength to allow himself to transform, growing stronger in silence. That year, the gears of fate began to turn. No one expected that the tranquil world of immortal cultivators, which had remained peaceful for ten thousand years, would begin to descend into chaos! As the Heavens collapsed, the great powers emerged; immortals descended, sparking a war between the righteous and the demonic. No one could have imagined that a humble tenant farmer from those years past could rise to become Han the Respected One, feared by the world.

"They told me the stars could guide me home, but they never said the journey would leave me so utterly lost." Do you still remember your highschool deskmate? The boy with the brightest smile, that girl with the world's most beautiful silhouette? In three years of high school, the shadows of two people intertwine with the chalk, black and white both distinct, drifting around within the memories. The Su Yuanzhou in her memories was an underachiever in high school. He skips class to shoot pool, cheats on his exams and gets into fights. Yet, when she went back to the past she would always surprise herself for seeing a lot of his side, maybe if she did this before he probably wouldn't die. To be able to meet each other on this planet is some kind of fate, and to be able to illuminate our fleeting lives, how fortunate we are. ... Ren Yuxin was trailing behind Su Yuanzhou like a guilty puppy, her face plastered with an exaggerated pout. "Come here," Su Yuanzhou said, stopping in his tracks and turning to look at her. His tone was calm, but the slight twitch in his jaw betrayed his frustration. "Why?" Ren Yuxin asked, her voice overly cautious, taking a step back instead of forward. "Just come here." His patience was running thin. Ren Yuxin crossed her arms and tilted her head dramatically. "No! You’re going to hit me!" Su Yuanzhou froze, staring at her in disbelief. A few students nearby stifled their laughter, pretending not to watch the exchange. "I’m not going to hit you," he said, exasperated. "Do I look like that kind of person?" "Yes." Ren Yuxin nodded solemnly, her eyes wide with mock innocence. Su Yuanzhou sighed, rubbing his temples. How does she manage to drive me insane every single time? His patience—already minimal—was hanging by a thread. "Ren Yuxin," he said, his tone low and dangerous. "Come here. Now." "No way!" she retorted, taking another step back. "I know you’re mad because I—" She paused, looking guilty. "Because you what?" Su Yuanzhou prompted, narrowing his eyes. "... Because I accidentally sent that embarrassing video of you singing in the shower to our group chat," she admitted in a small voice, her eyes darting away. Su Yuanzhou’s face darkened instantly. He felt every shred of his dignity crumbling. "Accidentally?" he repeated, his voice rising. "It really was an accident!" Ren Yuxin protested, raising her hands defensively. "I didn’t mean to press send!" "Accident or not, you’re dead," Su Yuanzhou said, stepping toward her with purpose. "See! You are going to hit me!" she squealed, turning on her heels and running off. "Get back here!" he yelled, chasing after her.

The moon ushered in a new era. But, it wasn't one of scientific advancement or magic. It was one of crime. The already dangerous world became even more dangerous with the legalization of crime. It possesses two colours, good and evil, the righteous and the unrighteous, the guilty and the innocent, head and tail, black and white, yin and yang. And amidst all this, he gets a system. He only received it because of what a god wanted but the truth and his purpose for existence was way larger than they could have imagined.

Annabelle, a young heiress whose life had been dictated by her mother and the expectations of the family for as long as she could remember, even leaving her infant daughter with her father for years without contact so her mother never found out and harmed them now struggles to reconnect with her family but soon realize how difficult it was to do so. Not only was her mother and family still a threat, but she discovered that the man she loved was also planning to get married due to pressure from his mother and the desire to give his daughter a mother. Left with no other choice, Anna decided it was time to stop playing it safe and grab the bull by the horns. Tension and awkwardness sparked between them at their first encounter after many years of separation. While one felt guilty, the other felt fear, afraid of the past repeating itself if he allowed himself to love her again. Meanwhile, the little bundle of joy just wanted her family together and happy.

For millennia, humanity has pondered the mysteries of the soul. Is it a wisp of energy carrying our essence, or merely a byproduct of the brain's intricate machinery? Does it persist beyond the veil of death, or does it extinguish like a spent candle? In some kind twist of fate, it seems that all of these profound questions can be possibly answered by Victor “Bloody Dog” Gabriel, the most trusted and ruthless enforcer of the city's most ruthless crime boss because the fate of this man appeared to be…very interesting. However, it’s not in the way that you would think because he was killed in a car accident due to a small carelessness that he had made and as darkness was about to claim him, the gear of fate turned and provided other plans for him. [Author Note: This story contains a lot of profanity and possibly several scenes unsuitable for children under 18. Please read at your own risk.]

She belongs to middle class family. She loves to read. She is a very good student. She always scores well in exams. she is thin. Her hair is black, long and thick. Her complexion is fair. Her eyes are black. Su-jin is the ideal of every student but her life is full of problems. Su-jin never got close to her father. Her relationship with her mother is also not good. She has no friends. Also being bullied at school. If she takes this matter her own way. She feels guilty about something. She has a lot of fear. She is always indifferent. She never enjoys life like others. To escape from the hardships and problems of her life, she immerses herself in studies. She is very depressed. Until the faceless boy comes in su-jin's dream. Su-jin's life begins to change from then on. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giraffe_girl143/profilecard/?igsh=MWtjbjdkYjE2cHVkMA==

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

what happens, when the entire world around you is thrown into chaos as a foreign invasion from space initiates,How does one survives such a apocalypse when being that have higher intelligence and more advance body than an average human is constantly on the hunt, This is the story of brady. who while almost accepting his fate encounters an opportunity to live once again as he finds something that will help him throughout his journey. How does he survives ? what challenges he overcomes ? what mysteries he unwheils ? Find out.

Li Xiaojun, a 20-year-old game addict and part-time delivery guy, has always been a sucker for those "overpowered system gacha" novels he reads during his lunch breaks. In real life, however, he’s stuck in a dead-end job, barely scraping by in the overcrowded, city of Newer Borealis in the year 2030. His only real joy comes from playing his favorite MMO, "Murim Conquest," where he constantly gets beaten by kids with better gear and deep pockets. One day, after an unfortunate accident involving his bike, a vending machine, and a noodle shop's mascot robot, Xiaojun wakes up to find himself in a strange, futuristic world that looks suspiciously like Murim Conquest—except it’s not a game, it's real. Oh, and also, He has a system like the one he had in his game, one that allowed him to use this gacha to roll for advantages. Will he survive in this new world? Or will he fall prey to the dog-eat-dog nature of this world?

In the year 3029 in the future. A Virus called "Justice" contaminates all men of all ages into strange creatures or monsters called "Destroyers" which have various forms, not only that, this Virus also contaminates robots tasked with protecting humanity become corrupted and attack humans.The Justice Virus was actually created to punish humans who commit major crimes such as bank robbery, murder or harassment. Initially the impact of the virus only caused the body to become weak and feel a burning sensation in the heart for some time But everything changed when a mysterious person contaminated the source of the virus with something that turned the virus into a negative virus, thus turning all men throughout the world into monsters and destroying everything in their path without mercy. All the robots who were also contaminated by this virus began to attack the humans who ruled them, killing all humans cruelly, even all the military robots killed the leaders of a country.Therefore, this world is only inhabited by women who are still alive and fighting to save the earth from the virus, however, because of conflicting opinions, all women decided to make their respective factions their home and their place of protection. Currently a red-haired woman appears wearing a red mask and military armor uniform, her name is Voltrania, she is the leader of a faction called Crimson wings, Voltrania dreams of freeing this world from the threats and dangers of all the viruses that cause destruction in the world, even though she must sacrifice herself. Voltrania has a quiet, serious and cruel nature, she becomes the leader that all women hope to lead them to peace. This novel will tell about Voltrania's struggle and suffering to protect everyone she loves.

Evelyn Drakes, a college student whose life took a darker turn on the eve of her 20th Birthday. It all began with those strange dreams which she couldn't make sense of. But then, she discovers she is the Lunar Shadow- a rare white werewolf prophecied to unite or destroy the pack. As she learns to control her newfound powers, and duties that comes with it, she finds herself caught between Kael. The stoic Alpha of her pack- Silver Crescent who seemed to hold a past trauma. And Lyall, a rogue Alpha who charms her with his dark charisma. Hiding something sinister behide his facade. In a world where love and loyalty are tested, Evelyn must choose who she can trust- and who holds her heart. Get geared up for "Evelyn: The White Wolf." A story of Destiny, Love and Betrayal.

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

It was supposed to be another normal dnd session but in the next moment I felt my whole body pulled into the desktop and into the fantasy world. But not in the city my character was in but an uknown city geared with basic equipment and lost without nowhere to go, A wolf!? I crossed my arm to guard [rolling hit with advantage..{1,1} Fail the wolf missed his bite and stumbled on its feet, feeling threatened by your existence and immaculate way of you dodging it ran away in fear] Reading the floating bar I screamed internally "You have gotten to be kidding me!"

Updateds 3 times a week it was the year 2104 Klyde used to be a soldier in his previous life. He was testing a remote piloted mech which went rougue and killed him and everyone else at the test site. He was transported to another world with all his gear from his past life and was granted a game like system. He soon however, gaineed a quest that would force his to go in a different path from which he was hoping to follow. The quest was to conquer the nation on Erina with a time limit of 2 months. A nation which was full of monsters and barely any living races for its size. The place where one of the world's most powerful dragon resided.

Aster Umera was a normal college student. A college student with a creepy professor. Oops, now he's a murderer. And now he's a college student with the soul of a young boy sharing his body. Double oops. The two are now on a race against time to find and stop Aster's evil professor from messing with time. How could this week get any worse...

A human who was forever cursed with the lack of mana, the absence of a bloodline, of any soul gears. With only his strong willpower, arduous training, and intense determination, he achieved the impossible—to become one of the strongest Aura users in history. A man who used his own flesh, blood, and life force to strengthen himself. But hard work can only bring a person to limited heights. Sooner or later, reality thrashes the ambitions of a talentless man. No matter how much he trains, learns, or adapts, the inevitable arrives. In the face of inevitable doom, all residents were reduced to nothing. And so it was for the strongest Aura user. In the presence of colossal creatures, he was helpless. His colleagues were either dead or had escaped. He remained alone in the face of death. Death eventually arrived. But… in these last moments of life, something magical happened. The wheel of fate turned, karma churned, and the quill of destiny began to rewrite the once inevitable fate. So behold: The strongest Aura user was regressed and reborn. Everything about him changed. but the changes that will occur have already transcended the boundary of imaginations. as He's the sole heir of " Asfer ". and the ruler of Authority over infinity. And the upbringer of an unpredictable era.The Era that will be known later on. Novel will be updated daily. it will be slow paced. so yeah that's pretty much it.

To Hate Is Divine centers on Leonard and Dorian, wealthy and successful twin brothers whose lives appear perfect on the outside. Despite sharing similar achievements, Leonard is consumed by jealousy and resentment toward Dorian, who seems to effortlessly capture admiration and approval from everyone around them. As their rivalry deepens, Leonard’s obsession grows, driving him to secretly sabotage Dorian’s relationships and professional endeavors. In his desperation to outshine his brother, Leonard fixates on a woman who loves Dorian, believing that winning her heart will finally bring him the recognition he craves. His actions spiral out of control, and in a final, futile attempt to make Dorian feel guilty, Leonard takes a drastic step that ultimately leads to his own unraveling. The story explores themes of envy, the destructive power of comparison, and the devastating consequences of living in the shadow of someone else’s success.