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Baulkin pick his faith to be a human prince and commander of the infantry

Fan Quan lives a quiet life on the edges of the cultivation world, in a small village where the powerful and mysterious art of cultivation is but a distant legend. However, a single chance encounter pulls him into a world where the pursuit of strength defines one’s place in the heavens, and where ancient mysteries and boundless power are within reach—at a cost. Struggling to adapt in a world where talent reigns supreme, Fan Quan finds himself among fierce cultivators, each wielding forces he can barely comprehend. As he ventures deeper into the path of cultivation, he realizes that true power requires more than strength alone; it demands sacrifice, wisdom, and a willingness to confront the darkness hidden in both others and himself. But as secrets of the past begin to unravel, Fan Quan will learn that his journey may be about more than just surviving; it may be about reshaping the world itself. This is not your typical Cultivation Novel, this novel focusses on cultivation trough Calligraphy. I hope you will give it a try, thank you.

Wow I died! I was just organizing my files and a truck-kun came through the window and now I’m meeting a “Boundless Worlder” and rebuilding another world! What events lay ahead of me might be something that one would read in only comics or manga.

From the hood to the world of glory, homegrown LA boy Jace chooses to chase stardom after meeting his sole from another world. Now inhabiting the same body they must navigate the Rap scene and try their best not to fall from grace. Having left a life of crime his past still entangles his fate nipping at his heels at every step. Haunted by the deaths of his friends he hides a dangerous presence in him ready to erupt at any moment if pushed too far. Rex the amalgamation of another life with his only purpose to protect Jace his other self. Two sides of the same coin running along the same path, whether they make it or create their own destruction are yet to be seen. 

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

In a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Kyo, an random being who has awakened by just drowning, just wants to enjoy peace and tranquility while leveling up without much trouble. However, this peaceful existence is disrupted by a weirdly childish system that accompanies them in his journey. “well, I hope this journey wouldn’t be so bad..”

Jack is an expert in telecommunications systems, and he will have to suspend the vacation he longed for to fulfill his mission in space. What Jack does not know is that he will not only have to repair the satellite damaged by a meteorite, but he will also have to bring back Dr. Susan, who is lost on the planet Mars. NASA is hiding a secret, not only about the mission, but also about the importance of bringing Dr. Susan back, so they will send two undercover agents to guarantee the mission.

Synopsis for A Serenade in Starlight When struggling artist Elena Harper receives the opportunity of a lifetime—a prestigious art scholarship abroad—she faces a heart-wrenching choice: pursue her lifelong dream or stay with Nathan Cole, the enigmatic photographer who’s captured her heart. From a chance meeting in a rain-soaked café to late-night walks under Parisian stars, their connection deepens through shared passions, unspoken truths, and the kind of love that feels destined. But when ambition and distance threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if love is enough to bridge the miles—or if following their dreams means saying goodbye forever. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris, A Serenade in Starlight is a tender, emotional journey about chasing what sets your soul on fire—both in art and in love. Will destiny be enough to rewrite their stars, or will they become just another beautiful memory? Perfect for fans of soulful romance, artistic passion, and unforgettable Parisian nights.

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

The ocean roared, waves surging like beasts, crashing against an ancient throne carved from blue crystal. Noel stood in the midst of the chaos, his heart pounding as voices echoed in his head. A memory surfaced—one not his own yet deeply familiar. He saw a man with a face identical to his, regal and powerful, commanding the seas with a mere flick of his hand. The man turned, his gaze piercing. "The throne of waters belongs to you now," he said, his voice calm yet heavy. "But the cost is your past, your pain, and your fears. Will you take it?" Noel woke up with a jolt, drenched in sweat. His hands trembled as he clutched his chest, struggling to slow his racing heartbeat. It was the same dream again, haunting and vivid. But Noel didn’t know the man or the throne—or why he felt both terrified and drawn to it.

A Short Story with no actual meaning just to appreciate a few aesthetics I love

Smart people are often suffocated by powerful people or people who can better market their skills. Now the smartest man alive works as a manual laborer because no one takes his ideas seriously... I think it is about time he changes that. Yet smart people are often taken advantage of dying without being able to credit their own works. Sometimes losing complete ownership of their invention because of powerful people. Yet when you are the smartest alive with the most powerful inventions why follow their rules? If they still want him to back down then, simply rule them.

In the cutthroat world of the gemstone industry, billionaire Zayne Aldridge is determined to expand his empire beyond the family sapphire mine, entangling himself in a high-stakes game with ruthless competitors. Calla, an ambitious saleswoman at Crystal's jewelry store, finds herself drawn into Zayne's captivating world, where every deal is layered with intrigue and every relationship harbors hidden agendas. As Zayne's obsession with success grows, so does the threat from Victor Sinclair, his cunning rival willing to resort to any means necessary to topple him. When Zayne’s trusted confidant, Mason Carter, becomes embroiled in a dangerous betrayal, Calla is forced to confront the shadows that threaten to engulf her life and the man she’s fallen for. Amidst deceit, power struggles, and a stunning diamond trap, Calla must navigate a treacherous path where loyalty is tested and trust is a luxury she can’t afford. With the stakes rising and darkness closing in, will she have the courage to fight for the love she desires, or will she become another casualty in Zayne’s battle for supremacy?

As Malu wakes up, his eyes blur. He soon looks around, seeing fire spread around him. As he adventures, he freaks out during a "fire show", but it causes the fire to spread faster. Malu soon finds out he has a cool power, one for the greater good or the worse. As Malu embarks on this journey, he finds some friendly kids, whose names are Skipper and Terios. As the group travels through this game, they find themselves facing a bigger fear. Who is the real villain?

It's the classic case of man dies and has the option to live again. But most of the details are already figured out, and all he has to do is roll a die, make an avatar, and wait. [ok, so. I was on an app, that will be unnamed (just in case). Scrolling through videos on my fyp when an edit of tonraq came up, and since I hadn't seen the show in a long time, I forgot how much I liked this character. Then all of a sudden I was like "What if I just. . . stick him in DC?" Yung Justice to be exact, and this will be the result!! I'm ready excited to see where my brain takes this, as I never really plan out my stories.]

In the continent where mystery and power coexist, Aaron Vicente, once a lonely and arrogant master of forbidden arts, died in a so-called ‘righteous’ siege because he violated the taboo of pursuing power. At the moment of his death, he made an unyielding vow: ‘I have no regrets in this life, but if there is an afterlife, I will still be an evil demon!’ Fate responded to his desire, and he was accidentally reborn, back to his youth, as the second son of a minor nobleman in the kingdom, and once again stood at the starting point of the pursuit of power. However, the Aaron of this life was no longer a reckless person who simply pursued the power of forbidden arts. He has been working step by step, secretly laying out a plan, vowing to regain his power by virtue of the memories of his past life and climb to the peak of power. Calm and persistent, he is willing to use the most ruthless methods to build up his own power and take revenge on those who betrayed and suppressed him. On this path to the top, Aaron learns that only by pursuing power by any means necessary can he break the chains of destiny. In a world where mystery and strength reign, the only way to gain a foothold is to be cold and wise. This is a fantasy adventure of power, revenge, ambition and strategy that takes you on a legendary path filled with darkness and light.

Ayunda Saraswati was once Aleya, an independent woman in the modern world, a corporate worker with no family or close friends. She lived a life devoid of warmth, never knowing love or attachment. Until one fateful accident claimed her life, leaving her lost in the void between worlds. Reborn in the majestic Majapahit Kingdom, Ayunda wakes up in a new life, as the 10-year-old daughter of a minor minister in the royal court. The world around her seems eerily familiar, echoing the ancient dramas she had once watched. But this is no longer the life she once knew. Here, in a world of kings, warriors, and politics, Ayunda faces an unexpected challenge: she now has a family—a dignified father, a loving mother, and a handsome brother. For the first time, she finds the warmth and care she never had in her previous life. As Ayunda recovers from a feverish illness in the quiet seclusion of her family’s courtyard, she begins to adjust to her new life, free from the burdens of the court. But she cannot forget her past life and the lessons learned from her lonely existence. She does not seek the kingdom’s destiny or its politics; all she hopes for now is to live peacefully with the family that loves her, and perhaps, experience the affection and connection she never had before. However, the kingdom’s fate is not so easily ignored. And Ayunda’s newfound family, including the handsome Crown Prince Rajendra Wijaya, may be the key to a future far different from what she ever imagined. Disclaimer: This is a work of pure fiction. Any resemblance to actual events, persons, or places is purely coincidental.

"Liona Christin tak pernah menyangka hidupnya berubah hanya karena sebuah buku misterius." Setelah membeli sebuah novel dari nenek tua di pinggir jalan, Liona mulai membacanya hingga kantuk menguasainya. Namun, saat terbangun, ia mendapati dirinya bukan lagi di rumah sederhana, melainkan di dunia megah sebagai Putri Liona Graciella Zyandes, tokoh utama dalam buku itu. Di dunia yang penuh intrik dan pengkhianatan, Liona harus hidup sebagai putri yang wajahnya dirusak oleh saudara tirinya dan dijodohkan demi perdamaian. Ketika segalanya semakin rumit, ia bertanya-tanya: bagaimana ia bisa masuk ke dalam novel ini? Dan lebih penting lagi, apakah ia bisa keluar?

Araceli Beckham is an orphan striving to make ends meet. The only problem she had was working her butt off to put food on her table, pay for her little apartment, transportation and pay for her tuition for her last year in college. All these were already a pain in the ass and hard to keep up with. Last thing she needed was some other problem added to it but life had other plans. Her brother was caught up in a gambling mess and used her to pay off his debt to the gang he owed. Araceli was made to become one of them and was trained in the assassination department. She became a pro seductress and excelled in all her tasks. Everything changed on that fateful day she was made to go after Ruslan Vyacheslav ____ Ruslan Vyacheslav is the biggest mobster in the mafia world. He is feared and has a lot of enemies awaiting his downfall. Ruslan is a married multi billionaire and father to a handsome 3 year old. He respected his wife, even though they weren't married for love but because of an alliance. He remained faithful to her because of a promise he made. And Ruslan never breaks off a promise made in his honor. All that was put to test on meeting the beautiful and sexy Araceli Beckham with a smart mouth. He didn't think too much about it and cared less because it was nothing. Right????

A desert covering most of everything I saw, my village was one of many built above the endless sand. Some of the old reminisce about the stories they held about a large group of people. They had wandered and wandered, what they had looked for was a Utopia, one where it was comfortable, a place where it was safe. I didn't wish to find a place like that, I wished for a world that was only a utopia.

The story of an adventurer passing through the dungeon.

A story about healing, about loved ones, and about loving someone right. Jasmine is tired. She is tired of relationships that don't last long. So, she has decided to go with a no-relationships policy until she meets her junior, Jason, who happens to be her younger brother Aditya's friend and the new campus heartthrob. Her plans take an unexpected turn when Jason becomes her new neighbour and then her flatmate. Jasmine finds herself in a mess with a failing family life, social expectations, failed relationships, and low confidence, all while dealing with alarming deadlines. Amidst all this chaos, a budding romance with Jason adds to her whirlpool of emotions. Will she be able to navigate through her life successfully? (You can find this novel in Wattpad with the same title)

Salvation. Sanctuary. A safe place. Somewhere he can be safe and free. Somewhere away from abuse, from his bullies, from harassment, from false judgements... from ropes... and whips... somewhere away from pain. Somewhere they will never reach him. That is what Aqueo Harp had always been wishing for. So when he finds himself dying and waking up in a world of magic, a world completely different from the one he had, he views it as a blessing in disguise. It was the thing he had been asking for—to escape from the cruel fate of an orphan like him in his previous world—a life under the mercy of a human trafficking organization that plunged him in a cycle of recurrent depression, back-and-forth at the local detention center, and other stuff that are known to be interrelated with juvenile delinquency. With that in mind, Aqueo swears to never go back to his miserable old life and live an opposite life in the new world, one that is devoid of any trouble he had in the past. But not even a full day has passed when he finds out that his fate in this new world might end up the same as his previous one. This place is also brimming with slavery and other abuse, just as dangerous as his previous world—or even worse. But there is hope, Aqueo Harp meets a water spirit and finds new friends, something he never had for a long time. With their help, Aqueo doesn't feel as hopeless anymore.

In a fantastical twist of fate, Janet Mcquincy is thrust into a world she never imagined possible—a romance novel she once devoured, now turned into an otome game. But her excitement turns to dread when she awakens not as a beloved heroine but as Veronica Henderson, the dreaded villain destined for a desolate and heart-wrenching fate. Determined to defy the cruel hand of destiny, Janet, now Veronica, embarks on a daring mission: to befriend the captivating male leads and steer her story away from the treacherous path of banishment. Along the way, she forms unexpected bonds with delightful and quirky characters, who prove to be both allies and friends in this intricate game of fate. Just as she starts to feel invincible with her knowledge of the original novel's plot, a startling revelation shatters her confidence. She realizes that the game's universe operates independently from the novel, leaving her vulnerable to unforeseen twists and turns. Panic sets in as she discovers that not only her fate but the lives of everyone in this enchanting world are at grave risk. In a realm where happiness hangs in the balance, Janet must summon every ounce of courage and wit to confront the impending danger. With time slipping away and danger lurking around every corner, she finds herself entangled in a heart-pounding race against destiny itself. Will Janet seize control of her own narrative and forge an extraordinary love story? In this breathtaking isekai romance, where fate holds sway and uncertainty reigns, the battle for happiness becomes a daring quest—one that will captivate your heart and leave you breathless until the very last page. "Discover a world where destiny weaves an unpredictable tale, and love becomes the ultimate quest. Join Janet Mcquincy on a thrilling journey, where her determination to find happiness defies the boundaries of reality itself." Author's Note: That synopsis took me a week to write with help from my English and Literature teachers. Thank you for reading my novel. I apologize because some of my first chapters are really long and jam packed. Please bear with me and don't let it discourage you from reading. The story is good I promise. Though it may take a while for the story to pick up. It might not get interesting until the 68th chapter but I implore you to give it a chance. ( ꈍᴗꈍ) It's my first novel so please support me (٥↼_↼). Vote, comment even an emoji will suffice.

Twin sisters, inspired by their mother's thirst for luxury and their silent sibling rivalry marry millionaires in grand style. When one of the sisters loses her life through a miscarriage, the surviving one manages to find reasons to believe that someone had intentionally murdered her sister and vows to lick the sweet honey of revenge at a fair price.