Timer Hourglass

Ethan Cromwell, the youngest millionaire, has been thrown 30 years into the past—three years before the launch of Ascension Online, a VR game destined to prepare humanity for an alien invasion. Sent back by the mysterious artifact known as the Hourglass of Time, Ethan now carries the weight of his regrets and the knowledge of what’s to come. With a second chance to fix his mistakes and protect the people he loves, Ethan will rise above his past failures and fight for a better future.

Solice Caligo thought he’d escaped his suffering when he ended his own life—but fate had other plans. Awakening in the magical Kingdom of Alstidon, Solice discovers a world where lifespan is both currency and power. With a mysterious 100-year timer on his chest and no memory of how he got there, he’s thrust into a society teetering on the edge of survival, where every second counts—literally. Under the guidance of Alondra Velto, a kind-hearted elf devoted to helping orphans, Solice begins to unravel the mysteries of this strange world. But as he learns about magic, elemental affinities, and the kingdom’s harsh realities, whispers of an ancient prophecy follow him. They speak of a black-haired stranger with no magical affinity destined to bring destruction to the five great kingdoms. As Solice struggles to master his newfound powers and navigate a world that views him with suspicion, he must grapple with his own identity and decide what kind of mark he will leave. Will he fight to carve out a new life—or will the prophecy that surrounds him consume everything? With themes of resilience, survival, and the weight of destiny, The Dark Deity is a tale of time, betrayal, and the fragile threads that connect us all.

Yuno is an unlucky part-timer working in a convenience store for Espers and Guides. That means they sell stuff that makes their store look like an adult shop. During his shift, the highest-grade aphrodisiac they have was stolen. He chased the thief, determined to retrieve the stolen Item from their store. But, much to Yuno's annoyance, he found himself in a dangerous situation with Ki Gayoon— the infamous Esper on the verge of a Rampage. How does the saying go again? 'The way to an Esper's heart is through his d*ck.' Is Yuno supposed to, uhm, do "it" to calm Ki Gayoon before he snaps and kills them both? #guide #esper #guideverse

Smith Charles is an Hazardous individual who got himself entangle with a web of Misery, Confusion And survival When he took something that belongs to another world, Accidentally unleash a Timer ticking to unlock the lower realm. He must settle the scores between the worlds or a death doomsday will threaten the Existence of the human race Hi, guys this is my first actual story, support me it won't cost you anything and feel free to criticize so i can improve better as a writer. and also The book Cover isn't mine..

Rose and Eva are the most popular female artists even in their young age, Eva is twenty three while Rose is twenty two,their voices,styles and everything are so catchy that people find it hard to have a favorite among them. Unfortunately they are rivals,none of them want to have anything to do each other,even when most people would do anything to see them work together but it never happened,different rumors about them beefing and neither Rose nor Eva ever made a mistake of talking about each other. They both attend the same school and it's always war back to back anytime they decide to appear on their school days. Nobody knows anything about their beef or what they have against each other. Their fanbase are not making things easy as well,always war from one part to another. They compare them with everything,beauty,fashion,voice,songs,numbers of award and all that. Even though they are both great singers and artists,still there are some things that will never be equal. In the visual part, Rose's fans believe she takes the crown as the visual queen,she's beautiful,but Eva's fans obviously would never agree to that belief,they also believe Eva is the queen of visual. A never ending arguments and saga. In the voice aspect,Eva takes the crown,no arguments But when it comes to hit songs and hot billboard entries,Rose owns that. She's a great lyricist,a song writer as well,she writes 90% of her songs. Eva writes as well but can't be compared to Rose. In the fashion aspect,both are queens but there's just something about the way Eva dresses that always drive the internet crazy,I mean she's got quite a fuller body than the usual slime type. Whereas Rose is a complete slim girl with hourglass shape,she has a model beauty,long legs and height. Their followers are different as well,on Instagram,Eva has a total number of 200 million followers while Rose got 350 million followers. Still counting. Now talking about their attitudes,Eva is the friendly one,you will forever see her smiling. But Rose is the opposite,the only time you will see her smile is when she's performing on stage in front of her fans or during her music videos,photoshoots and maybe interviews. There are countless rumors about her being rude and arrogant,proud and full of herself. Many people believe that,because she really gives off that kind of vibe with the way she acts,,,there was even a time her followers started decreasing following a scandal of how she ignored a disabled person who came to her concert. As much as Rose is loved,we can also say she's one of the most hated celebrities. They even hate her more because she doesn't seem to care,she just live her life and continue making songs and winning award amidst all. Everything was this way until a young guy came in between them,,triggering the rivalry between them even more. Just an innocent country side boy who came into the school on scholarship. Who's he and how did he make things even more crazier? Then find out more as you read this

In a world besieged by monstrous creatures, humanity faces extinction. A mysterious force subjects people to a harrowing survival test, thrusting them into a deadly game where strength and resilience determine their fate. Among the reluctant participants is Carmen Varrs, a shy and anxious individual with no apparent combat skills. Through pure "willpower" and dumb luck, he manages to make it through the tests unharmed. . . . "Skill received... Hourglass."

It has been 8 years since the emergence of the "Gates" in the world. At first it was studied due to their strange appearance and the fact that they had some kind of timer on them was also a cause for them being studied. But when the timer hit zero various monsters appeared out of it destroying the places surrounding them and killing countless people. The military of all the world mobilised in order to combat them and protect their nations. But they soon found out that their weapons were ineffective against the monsters for some reason. Seeing this the people were thinking that all hope was lost when several figures from all around the world appeared and defeated the monsters. It was soon revealed that alongside the "Gates", "Doors" also appeared which after clearing, a person can get skills with which they will be able to fight against the monsters and destroy the "Gates." With the help of these special people which the world has dubbed as "Players" owing to their game like abilities, the world has managed to regain order as they destroy the Gates and protect the world. And the Players have become celebrities with Wealth, Fame and Power. Among them is Michael Wilson, an 18 year old boy from the country of India in the state of Kerala. He managed to get a Door for himself and gained a skill which was unique to say the least. Now armed with a skill of his own, he strives to reach the same heights as the other great Players in the world as he wishes to protect the world and starts his ascension in the world!

Summit, a 30 year old Seon Creature from the ancient clan of Poe, loves to read books. But he wouldn't expect he would transmigrate right into a book, no less at that. Oh, hey! He really likes to read, what would you feel if your betrayed by something you love absolutely then gets thrown in some hard ass trials? Oh, I would feel like.. actually I have no idea. It was a normal cloudy day in the mountains of PavoClan (means Peacock Clan,) Summit, the one who loves reading books, is transmigrated after a strange hourglass hit him right on the head, into a book that was becoming extremely fun to read (what I need) and it was peak, with so much emotion. But a dark mystery was behind it. He never read to that point, so why know it? Why get killed by a hourglass that should actually do little damage, which, yea, it's quite hard to kill Seon Creatures? That was the important part, because the secret behind it will massively affect everything he'd ever known.

A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

"I shall tame all things, even the very Dao itself shall submit to my authority." ~ Xian Tiandi ---------- "The higher you stand the farther you can see." Xian Tiandi sighed and looked at the Golden Time Hourglass in his hands and without any further hesitation he activated it's one-time-use ability all for one purpose. To start all over again. It didn't matter that he was the Dao Sovereign at the peak of the world revered by countless immortals and mortals alike. He wanted to ascend to a higher realm of power and to achieve that he had to start all over again. Even though he wasn't sure if this artifact will work, Xian Tiandi took a leap of faith. A leap through time. Let's see, what happens when such a mighty figure initiates a restart for the perfect run. His method? Pioneer a new Dao. The Dao of Supreme Taming! -----------

Some R18 scenes. [NO HAREM] Guys this is a complete no harem and completely different billionaire romance story. Here no supernatural power, or no system, or male lead is from no powerful family. You will follow the male lead's struggle from poor graduate to top. Soudeep was a young college graduate of 20 years old. Sabina Emom, a cold and elegant ceo woman and a popular part timer actress was suffering from an illness so a monk instructed her family to marry her of to a young boy who could improve her luck.So Sabina Emom married off to Soudeep. Sabina Emom was a cold and beautiful ceo of Emom family. Soudeep's father had terminal cancer and ge required 1 million. In order to save his father's life for 1 million he was forced to marry Sabina. Sabina's brother stabbed someone and Soudeep had to take the blame and go to prison for 3.5 years as they threatened to stop 1 million payment for his father's operation . So he went to jail. Before he went to prison his wife Sabina's health improved and his father was operated after payment. Before his arrest, in his wife's house he was constantly insulted by his wife and her family. He and his wife did not sleep on same bed. But one night they both slept due to alcohol and she lost her virginity and becomes pregnant. Story begins with Soudeep coming out of prison after 3.5 years and this time completely changed from before.

Atlas always knew life was unfair, but nothing could have prepared him for the day his fate was sealed by the appearance of a mysterious timer in his vision. In just nine short hours, he would be forced to confront a “Door”—a deadly, otherworldly challenge from which few have ever returned. The Doors are not mere entrances, but gateways to trials where survival is uncertain, and failure means death. As one of the Chosen, Atlas must navigate a treacherous path filled with unknown horrors and unimaginable power. Transported to a stark, Foreign realm, he is pitted against monstrous beings and other Chosen who will stop at nothing to claim the Door's rewards for themselves. But the most terrifying part? Atlas's timer is shorter than any on record, giving him less time to prepare for the ordeal ahead. Armed with little more than fragmented knowledge and the determination to survive, Atlas steps through the Door. In this cruel world where the stakes are life and death, he must conquer the trials before him, claim the powers within the Door, and return to his world—if he can. But every second counts, and the clock is ticking.

~WARNING! USER ALREADY HAS A ACCOUNT THAT'S REGISTERED! WOULD YOU LIKE TO LINK DATA NOW? Y/N~ He just didn't know what to make of this. How was it even possible in the first place? It just didn't make any sense.... He literally just awakened.... Didn't he? Curiosity got the better of him and he couldn't help but click Y to see what happened.... He wasn't disappointed. The moment he clicked the button to accept, the screen returned to normal and the errors disappeared and were instead replaced with a loading screen and timer. ~TIME UNTIL DATA TRANSFER COMPLETION: 47 Hrs 59 Mins 59 Secs~ His jaw dropped at this. YOU CAN'T ACTUALLY BE FUCKING SERIOUS!!! He waited his entire life for this moment! And now he has to wait more?! What kinda bullshit was that?! And he didn't even know what he was waiting for nor what type of Gacha he has in the first place! Damn his curiosity!!!

Synopsis: 'The Unknown" The city was a tapestry of ancient rivalries, woven with threads of power and magic. In its heart beat the pulse of two dynasties, the Dawn Kingdom and the Night Kingdom, locked in an eternal dance of light and darkness. But beneath the fade of splendor lay a sinister truth-a conspiracy that would shake the foundations of both realms. One fateful night, the air crackled with treachery as the forces of evil descended upon the unsuspecting city. In a cruel twist of fate, the good witches of the Dawn Kingdom fell victim to a malevolent plot, their lives snuffed out in a whirlwind of betrayal. Among the fallen was Eithan, heir to the throne, his dreams of a united kingdom shattered in an instant. Yet, amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope remained-Nisa, his beloved, spared from the clutches of death by some twist of fortune. Together, they were laid to rest in a remote island sanctuary, a silent testament to the tragedy that had befallen them. But time, it seemed, was not content to let their story end there. Thirty years passed like shadows in the night, until one fateful evening, when Nisa felt the stirrings of destiny calling her name. Driven by a restless longing, she ventured beyond the confines of her solitude, seeking solace in the mundane pleasures of the mortal world. As the rain poured down in sheets, washing away the sins of the past, Nisa found herself drawn to a forgotten corner of the city-a place where memories lay dormant, waiting to be awakened. And then, like a bolt from the blue, fate intervened. A chain, ethereal and glowing with otherworldly light, materialized before her eyes, beckoning her closer with its silent plea for aid. With trembling hands, Nisa reached out, her fingers closing around the cool metal links. And in that moment, she heard it-a voice, soft and haunting, whispering words of warning and redemption. Terrified yet resolute, Nisa stood at the crossroads of destiny, her heart torn between love and duty. For she knew that whatever path she chose, the consequences would be dire, the sacrifices profound. But as the seconds slipped away like grains of sand in an hourglass, Nisa knew that she could no longer afford to hesitate. With a steely resolve, she made her choice, the chain glowing brighter with each passing heartbeat-a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness .And so, with the weight of centuries upon her shoulders, Nisa took her first step into the unknown, her fate intertwined with that of her beloved Eithan, in a tale of revenge, mystery, and undying love.

Sitting at his desk doing his best to be a good office worker, Hal was struck speechless when a cerulean box popped up in front of his computer screen. 'What's this? Is my computer acting up?' Calmly Hal paused, read the prompt more carefully. [Your planet has been chosen! A higher plane will be seeded with the remains of your planet after it is destroyed. As you meet the minimum standard of health you can choose between becoming a Lord or a servant. Choose wisely!] As he read the words on the screen a sickening feeling of dread started in his belly and moved slowly upward putting pressure on his heart. Hal wasn't the most athletic of individuals and now regretted all the snacks he had been eating lately. Moving his head to look over to his friend's cube his dread increase as the cerulean text box followed his line of sight. Transparent it block most of his view, only allowing a few details come through from behind. People all over the office were freaking out either becoming hysterical or going catatonic as they just stared at their screens. [You have 30 seconds to choose: Lord or servant. If a selection is not made your choice will be made for you.] [Survivability: Lord: .01% Servant: 30%] [26 secs] Below the selection screen a timer was counting down in place. Sweat popped out on Hal forehead. 'The obvious choice seemed to be Lord at first, but now that I can see that only one in ten thousand lords survive, ... . I just don't know ...' [19 secs] 'What do I do? ...'

Nao, a young man, is going about his daily life, working as a part-timer. He encounters Karis, a mysterious and intense individual, they have a few brief interactions, but the tension between them is palpable. Karis eventually comes to the bar where Nao works and orders a whiskey, asking for Nao’s s attention. As they interact, the connection between them grows stronger.

A mysterious countdown timer shattered Lynn's reality, blurring the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary When the nightmare chooses you, the only way to escape is to become stronger. It is both a danger and an opportunity. 【 Welcome to Nightmare Paradise! 】 _______________________ Follow the story of Lynn as he accomplishes mission after mission, wandering in different realms and worlds, and witnessing numerous extraordinary stories. Updates : (7 Chapters/Week)

"Guardian Troopers" is an arcade robot action game. Players control their mechs from within a large cockpit-like cabinet. With a clichéd setting, somewhat outdated mecha designs, overly complex controls involving two button-laden joysticks and foot pedals, and missions of nightmarish difficulty, the game is a parade of negative elements. Review sites generally gave it low scores, but I found myself hooked on this game. A salaryman nearing his thirties made a comeback to the arcade, determined to show these young'uns what an old-timer can do. Yet there was something strange about this game. As I progressed through the national tournament, bizarre occurrences began happening around me...

In the bustling heart of London, A crack appears in the sky, accompanied by a chilling question: "Do you have what it takes to save the world?" Those who select "Yes" are thrust into an extraordinary new reality where they gain mysterious abilities and are presented with a countdown timer. Amidst the confusion and fear, Harry and Susan encounter others who have also been awakened, including a grim-faced man named Marcus. As they band together to understand their new powers and the significance of the countdown, they realize that their fates are intertwined. With only 48 hours before the tutorial begins, they must navigate this strange new world, uncover their hidden strengths, and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.

"Time erodes gratitude more quickly than it does beauty." -Vito Corleone "The Godfather" Discord: https://discord.gg/Bv5NqaqNwp For character and god illustrations and to ask me anything and communicate!! Other Book: The Time I Got Reincarnated As An Extra ____________________________________ An orphan taken under the care of an organization and brutally trained to become the history's best assassin; their masterpiece. Yet when he retired, all that he loved was taken away from him by the same people who had taken him under his care. His family brutally murdered and then he was also no exception, erased along with his home and memories into the vast pages of time. The history's greatest assassin's life comes to an end but fate doesn't permit him to die. ______________________________________ Far up on the mountain of Olympus - the tallest mountain of Greece - an assembly of imposing figures were seated in a magnificent palace to witness the decision of a certain god. "We must get him, this is the last time" A god also banished from his domain and when gods set out to exterminate him he reincarnates to another world in the form of a boy. The same boy who was the vessel for Ray Vixen's soul reincarnation. As a mortal and god end up in the same body, they will have to face the threat on the gods in the near future, one that could certainly exterminate the world and its people. Their paths will conflict and they will come to face truths about the banishment and their reincarnations, and various obstacles will emerge on that path if they were to strive towards a peaceful future. Their individual tales were sad but with their combined fates, a new path awaits for them in a new world. A path filled with revenge, hate, sorrow, guilt, joy, envy, greed that would be way more life threatening than before. ______________________________________ IMPORTANT:[THIS NOVEL WILL USE ELEMENTS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND OTHER MYTHOLOGIES, BUT THEY WILL BE EXPLAINED BY ME AND IF YOU STILL HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK] _________________________________________________________________ Points for the Novel: 1.No Harem 2.Balanced MC 3.Only Greek Mythology will be used, with some reference to others that will be explained 4.Novel is well paced but if it slows down or gets fast it will be for a good reason 5. The first few chapters might have info dumps scooped up but please bear till the first 12 chapters and you would understand 6.MC isn't edgy or straight off evil like you may think because of villain tag, it will take in effect gradually 7.If you guys enjoy the novel any and all kind of support is welcome as this novel is competing in WSA 9.THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR HIM HAVING ONLY 12 YEARS AND IT WILL BE EXPLAINED AND FIXED PLEASE DONT WORRY 10.Discord link: https://discord.gg/Bv5NqaqNwp 11.If you have read the novel a review about your thoughts and what I could improve on since I'm just a first-timer.

He's the epitome of a perfect human being. Across 44 lifetimes and many generations, he used his unique system to become a legend. He achieved everything he ever wanted, except for one thing: the power to completely destroy all evil. In every life, he met the same fate, defeated by the Dread Monarchs after daring to explore the Abyss. It seemed he couldn't break past the human limit of power. But in his 45th life, as prince Vincent James Everhart, things were different. Usually, by age eight, he could easily access his system, but this time when he tried, he saw a new message: [The conditions for system evolution have been met. The system is temporarily unavailable until evolution is complete.] [Time until completion - 7 years, 11 months, 30 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds] This surprised but excited Vincent, and he decided to wait the 8 years to discover what his evolved system would offer. Eight years later, Vincent watched the countdown's final ten seconds. As soon as the timer hit zero, his system evolved. [Evolution complete. System updating…] [Update finished.] Immediately, a girl appeared before him, unlike anyone he had ever seen. "Hi. It's great to finally meet you in person, master. I am system personification S-11."

MAIN PROTAGONISTS Jayson McCoy: The ML Age – 200+, Alpha King and a vampire hybrid Appearance: height: 7ft tall, skin colour: white skin tone, hair colour: jet-black long hair, body shape: inverted triangle, with a well muscled chest and strong legs, lip colour; pale pink , thin wide lips, eye colour; green. Personality: Ruthless, vengeful, arrogant, alluring, and powerful. Flaws: every woman he sleeps with does and being a hybrid, he hasn't gotten the power to control the vampire side of him. Backstory: ML took over his great grandfather's kingdom due to some destructive activities that came upon the Kingdom. They were betrayed by a witch who had once lived with them in peace. Due to this, his whole family got killed by his mother's friend's betrayal and it was pinned on him and since that day he has hated every female except for his Beta. Jayson had stayed without a bride for hundreds of years and his clan were getting impatient; they came to an agreement that he should marry the daughter of a werewolf Alpha . He had mistakenly marked her and got her pregnant. Action: He saves FL from the hands of his guard whom he had trusted but he is betrayed by his beta who wants to get his mate killed. Fights to protect his realm and brings peace to the three realms Phoebe Wesson: The FL Age – 26, she's a very powerful werewolf but didn't know the true extent of her powers and the tattoo that she had on her neck. Appearance, height: 5ft tall, skin colour: warm olive skin tone, hair colour: dark red naturally wavy long hair, body shape: hourglass, lip colour; pink, small round lips, eye colour: silver. Personality: Resilient, sensitive, strong-willed, and tender-hearted. Background Story: was sent out of her pack because of the bargain her family has with the Alpha King's pack but then she had no choice than to go to him. Initial Desire: To be able to get out of Jayson's clutches and run away to a safe place with her maid. Action: Helps ML defeat his greatest enemy and all the enemies that ganged up against them MAIN ANTAGONISTS Griffin Male Antagonist, Age – 300+, ML's second personal guard. Breed; a very powerful vampire and witch hybrid but disguised himself as a werewolf to get to Jason. Appearance; height: 6ft tall, skin colour: pale white skin tone, hair colour: brown body shape: inverted triangle( but not as huge as Jayson), with a well muscled chest and strong legs, lip colour; pale pink , full lips, eye colour; black. This was his fake appearance being that he was using a disguise so he was ageing quickly. His real appearance was that of an old man with wrinkles all over. He has to take portions to stay alive. Personality: Greedy, Deceptive, and cunning. Background Story: He is the son of a man who was killed by ML's father as the man was a threat to him but then Griffin hasn't gotten so powerful so they were all defeated but he swore upon his father's death that he would come back to exact revenge on ML for what he had done. He set his goal and got into the vampire Kingdom in disguise and even gained Jayson's trust. He used his post as the personal guard to exact revenge Initial Desire: To steal ML's powers, make himself the ruler of the realms, and kill ML Action: Kidnaps FL, takes ML's place in the realm, and takes his powers Anabella: Female Antagonist, Age – 30 years old, (werewolf). She was made a beta by Jayson because he trusted her. Appearance, height: 5.5ft tall, skin colour: white, hair colour: blonde short hair, body shape: hourglass, lip colour; red, small round lips, eye colour: brown. Personality: Covetous, crafty, deceitful, and manipulative. Background Story: She is the daughter of a very powerful priestess in the werewolf realm but has been in love with the ML since she was a child when he got married to the FL she was so angered by it and swore to break them up. She hated the FL and wanted to kill her. The ML trusted her because he thought she was innocent and his best friend.

50 years after the hero and her party defeated the demon lord trying to conquer the land, a new threat looms on the horizon. Another war is brewing as a malevolent force seeks to conquer the world. Meet Killian, the mysterious figure concealed behind the mask of the legendary mage, Zero, who was a vital member of the hero's party. In his day-to-day life, Killian assumes the role of a seemingly feeble healer, attracting the adoration of countless women. But now, the time has come for him to step out of the shadows and secure the peace his party once brought to this world. Unlike his past role as a mere sidekick, Zero has evolved into a formidable force, surpassing all expectations. As Zero, he becomes the world's savior, while continuing to masquerade as the unassuming healer, Killian. *** Warning: Spoilers Ahead. The MC is ridiculously overpowered; there's literally no one in this world who can defeat him! There are no stakes in this story! There's no depth of thought in this story; it's simply wish fulfillment for horny dudes. I'll improvise the plot as I go—encountering plotholes? Here, enjoy some fight scenes where the MC effortlessly defeats opponents. And oh, R18 chapters, anyone? Character development? Compelling characters? Nah, here, meet some one-dimensional women whose sole purpose is to clean the MC's pipe. And did I mention they're attractive? Beautiful one-dimensional women! You will see all kinds of women in here: humans, elves, beastkin girls, maids; single, engaged, married; first-timers, non-experts, experienced, experts; one who will ask you to be gentle, noble ladies, emotionless, cheerful, a girl who will literally kill you, tsundere, and all kinds of deres; flat, medium, large — all of them. I am writing them all because I am a dirty little piece of shit! The MC will rail shit tons of women like a rabbit in heat. NTR? I know you like this kind of shit, you dirty bastard! I like it too! (The MC will be the one doing the NTR) Yuri? Two girls sharing a kiss, am I right? Bark, bark! I have Fate/UBW to blame for this. Incest? Wincest! This is not a bait-and-switch; everything I mentioned above is literally in this book. If you have any problems with any of them, I recommend you stay as far away as possible from this novel. Don't read it just to blame me later. *** All characters appearing in this story are over 18 years old. No underage characters will be depicted.

In a small café, tucked away at a corner of the city's business district, the neglected last son of the prestigious Li family, Li Jun works as a part-timer to pay for his studies and living expenses. Pressed down by his family who disregarded him after his mother died, and with the secret he carries on his back, he has developed an extremely cold and aloof demeanor as he plans his revenge. One morning, Iris Zhou, the CEO of the Seren conglomerate, known for her ruthlessness and sharp instinct in the business world, barges into the coffee shop and into Li Jun's life, forcing him to face his past trauma. Iris Zhou has come to take the business world by storm, stepping over whoever she needs to in order to achieve her goals, and these prestigious, old-fashioned families have never seen anyone like her. Li Jun has to fight his hardest not to be swept away by the stubborn woman, as Iris tries her best to unravel the scars that make him close off to her, but how is he supposed to survive if she smiles at him so sweetly? How come she is able to solve some of his life-long problems with a cheeky grin on her face? Wasn't she supposed to be a demon? ---- There she stood again, smack in the middle of the campus in a pristine business suit and black pumps, not giving a damn about the hundreds of gazes that fell on her. There were even some people recording her, but she didn't even bat an eye as she looked at her branded watch to check she had arrived at the right time. The moment she saw him, a bright smile parted her lips and she quickly strode to his side. "God, she really is back here again. What did you do in your past life to have Iris Zhou looking for you in this one?" Tian Yu couldn't keep his eyes away from the sway of her hips and the way the blazer hugged her figure. Li Jun felt extremely irritated at his friend's incessant gaze and was about to tell him off when Iris called out to him. "Li Jun! Are you done for today?" He nodded awkwardly. He didn't like how everyone in this part of the campus was listening into their conversation. Iris shot him an ever brighter smile and then turned to Tian Yu. Any trace of happiness immediately fell from her face. Her icy voice pierced his ears, making cold sweat fall down his spine. "If you keep staring like that I'll gouge your eyes out." "Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry, ma'am." Tian Yu quickly directed his gaze at the floor. Ignoring him, she looked back at Li Jun. "If you are free, how abut we go to that restaurant you told me you liked? You promised you would show it to me." "Well, I still have to go pick up my stuff at the workshop-" "Perfect! I will wait for you at the entrance then. My car is parked there. Don't take too long!" Without giving him a chance to reply, she quickly turned with her hair fluttering behind her, giving him a whiff of her flowery shampoo before disappearing behind the university's main gates. "So you're going on a date- Ow! What was that for?!" "Don't stare at people like that. It's disrespectful." Tian Yun rubbed his sore arm. "I know I learned my lesson. She's terrifying. But she's still hot- Ow!" With a new bruise, Tian Yun watched as Li Jun hurried off to the workshop with a scowl on his face. "Evil. They're both evil." ---- *The art in the cover is not mine. All rights go to their original authors.

It was around the time that the blade of a desperate man took the life of a woman by the name Vesna that the hourglass- which indicated the start of everything- was dropped to the floor. It was around that time, that the chains of events that would turn the Realm of Mirare over its head, started.