Molly Harper Mystic Bayou

In a bizarre twist of fate, an airheaded jack-of-all-trades scientist is thrown into an ancient, mystical world inspired by Indian folklore. Armed with a half-baked technology system that barely works, he stumbles through villages guarded by Wielders of Knowledge, mysterious beings who safeguard the secrets of forgotten mystical arts. But his worst enemy? A cunning, reward-obsessed trickster named Sati Yaduvanshi—a legendary warrior with a deep, dark secret. She's not from this world either. In reality, she's Maya, a modern girl with a mystic system that thrives on deception, illusions, and making fools out of everyone—including the protagonist. Their first meeting? A legendary battle where he accidentally blows himself up while trying to outsmart an enemy army. Their second meeting? She saves him… only to immediately push him into a well and drop a giant rock on him for extra measure. Now, locked in an eternal rivalry filled with absurd mishaps, they race to claim the riches, relics, and rewards hidden in this chaotic land. From villages with secret mystic guardians to regions where forgotten deities still walk among mortals, the world is filled with wonders, traps, and unspeakable dangers. But as their battles escalate, the truth begins to unfold. What if this world's greatest mystery isn't its magic—but the real reason they were sent here? Between mystic trickery and half-baked science, only one will come out on top. Unless, of course, they accidentally destroy the world first.

In the Mystic Star World, ferocious beasts run rampant. Everyone can awaken Special Abilities , granting them the chance to become powerful figures who command respect across the land! However, Lin Ye, who crossed over to this world, awakened only an E-grade ability. Fortunately, the Celestial Vault System appeared, upgrading his E-grade Static Control to the S-grade Nine Heavens Thunder Prison! Not only that, every time he slays a beast, he gains Ability Points. By spending these points, he can level up, enhance his skills, and more... Thus, legends of Lin Ye began to spread across Mystic Star. Prodigy: "In his presence, I’m not worthy of being called a prodigy." Mentor: "From conceptual mastery to domain control and even comprehending laws—his ability advancement speed is terrifyingly abnormal!" Goddess: "Aloof? Peerlessly beautiful? So what? In the end, even she had to kneel..."

Logan Hayes is trouble himself. The kind of guy your parents warn you about. Tattoos decorating his skin. He walks like he owns the whole world. The entire campus was wrapped around his fingers. Harper Reed hated trouble. As the dean's perfect daughter, she had to live a perfect life and get perfect grades. Until a viral scandal ruins Harper's spotless reputation, and she has no other option but to make a deal with the devil himself—Logan. She has to fake date him to restore her image. But he only agrees because she claims she knows what no one else should.

Kael, once a rising warrior destined for the Grand Order, had his dreams shattered when Vespera, a ruthless Vampire Monarch, turned him into a vampire to spite his mentor, Lord Alaric. Unable to kill him out of respect for Alaric, the alliance of Castle Lords exiled Kael to a remote citadel on the edge of their domain a forgotten stronghold of a deceased lord. Now an outcast, Kael struggles to adapt to his new vampiric nature, feeding alongside Vespera and loathing every moment. Though he can no longer become the strongest human, he resolves to become the strongest vampire. Surrounded by suspicion and danger, Kael must confront conspiracies, defend his territory, and prepare for an inevitable clash with Vampires and the darkness within himself.

The young man sailed away secretly leaving his parents' home in search of adventure and encountered the mystic power of angels and phoenixes.

In the world of Tenebrous, magic is everything—and Blaze was born with none. Labeled a Zero, an anomaly with no mystical core, he was ridiculed and cast aside. Yet, while others wielded magic, Blaze forged his own strength through relentless training, refusing to accept his fate. Wishing to change his destiny and prove the world wrong. But fate had other plans. His village was annihilated in a battle between forces beyond his comprehension, leaving nothing but ash and silence. Amidst the ruins, he uncovered something impossible—a mysterious chest that would change his life forever. When it is unlocked , the Chaos System fused with his very being, rewriting his destiny in ways he could never imagine. Now, power surges through his veins, but with it comes whispers of danger, shadows of the past, and a hunger for vengeance. Why was his village destroyed? What is the true nature of the Chaos System? As Blaze ventures into the unforgiving world of Tenebrous, he will uncover hidden truths, unravel dangerous conspiracies, and defy forces that seek to control him. But with every battle fought, every secret unveiled, one question remains: Is the Chaos System a curse… or a blessing? Your support through power stones, reviews, comments, and gifts fuels the journey of this novel. The more love it receives, the faster the chapters will come your way. This is a story I aim to craft into a true masterpiece—one you won’t want to miss!

A young boy named Micheal is 'woken' to a destiny he never pursued.Chosen by the jungle, he is thrown into a world of magic, danger, ancient and mystery wars. where the line of friend and foe blurs with each passing step. It is an alive sprawling force full of beauty and danger. The thing is, it is fractured, too. Beneath the surface teeming with life, darkness brews, ready to consume everything in its path. As Micheal explores this living maze, he finds Selene ,Kai, Riven and Jade who are members of his crew having same vision to save the jungle and it's magic from the dark world. Every victory that Micheal and his crew wins drags them deeper into the web of the jungle-testing his courage, his will, and his very humanity. With such shadowy figures as crimson warlord, who wish to twist his purpose, and have the whole world for themselves. Micheal has to decide if he should give in to the magic of the jungle and lose himself or resist it at the risk of everything else. On one final conflict between the forces of old, Micheal's decisions will seal more than his fate. The balance of the jungle, maybe even the world, rests on his shoulders. It's now time or never. The jungle has called him, and its heart waits for no one.

The story centres on a young man named Julian Hasani, who is a normal working man, that had dreams of being an inventor but decides to work your usual 9-5 job to get by and support his bedridden father who was hospitalized due to a severe illness. Jullian Hasani was your average white-collar worker who wanted to be an inventor but his aspirations were cut short when he found out that his father, a former mechanic got a severe sickness that had no cure. He decided to give up his dream and landed a job at an accounting firm where he at least got some funds to help with his father's treatment. His father however decided to accept his fate and told Julian that he needed to move on. During his off days when he wasn't slaving within the corporate world, he was busy playing a game called The Mystic Empires of Ayan. A game where there are six different empires, namely Soare (the empire of the vampires), Lycaon (the empire of the werewolves), Fata (The Kingdom of Fairies), Medeis (the Kingdom of the mages and witches) and Tukufu (the human kingdom) and the Daimon (The demon Kingdom) that exists within a world called Ayan where four out of the five empires are fighting over a powerful mineral called Maximitas, while all of the kingdoms deal with magical creatures and the wave of demons that come through portals after every nine years. One fateful tragic day, Julian while working, received a call from the hospital that his father died. The news broke him, considering he was going to have enough money for the next series of treatments his father needed. With no other family, Julian felt alone and went down a downward spiral. While in his drunkard stupor, he was crossing the road and didn't realize that a truck was fast approaching There he starts a new life as Asani Yazid, a nineteen-year-old living in Tukufu, with his parents and younger sister who are farmers that live in a rural town that borders, a small village within the Lycaon empire and also another border town within the Soare Kingdom. With his inventor skills that he had on Earth, he decides to set a new goal and quest of living his dream and obtaining the Maximitas mineral to help not only his family but his small town, while protecting them from other neighbouring Kingdoms, also preparing for the Demon lord’s wave of power from the demon continent, to maintain the maximitas mineral which is in abundance in a huge mountain forest in the middle of a big island called Renovamen.

Year 2035. A groundbreaking game—"Glory Lords: Arcane War"—takes the world by storm. With cutting-edge VR immersion, players can feel the pulse of magic, the tremors of battle, and the weight of every decision. But more than just a game, it becomes the ultimate stage for global esports. Elite teams rise, billion-dollar prize pools emerge, and the entire world is swept into the frenzy. But for Ethan Parker, this isn’t just a game. It’s a gamble with fate itself. Las Vegas. Midnight. A secret high-stakes game. On the table lies the world’s only Legendary-tier artifact—the Stone of Glory. Its value? Far beyond a billion dollars. Because hidden within it is a secret—one that can rewrite the very rules of reality. Ethan bets everything. And loses. In that moment, he doesn’t just lose the artifact—he loses his future. Then, the world changes. The game and reality merge. Earth is no longer the world it once was. Society collapses, replaced by a brutal new order where a person’s rank in "Glory Lords: Arcane War" determines their status in real life. The strongest players become kings. The weakest? Slaves. And the one who won the Stone of Glory—Griffin Musk—rises to absolute power, ruling over this new world as its supreme leader. As for Ethan? Once the #1 player in the world, he loses everything—his account, his status, his freedom. Reduced to the lowest class, he suffers, tortured until his final breath. But now—he’s back. Reborn with the memories of his past life, he returns to the moment it all began. This time, he wins the gamble. This time, he won’t let the world fall into Griffin’s hands. But fate has more in store for him… When he logs into the game, he realizes something is off. Not only is he the first player in the world to own private territory, but he also acquires something unheard of—the only Legendary-tier unit in existence: the Green Dragon. And then—something even more shocking. These two Green Dragons aren’t just powerful units. They’re heroes. With growth potential and combat abilities surpassing even top-tier players, they have the power to change the course of the entire game. At that moment, Ethan knows—his path to the top has begun. But the real world isn’t done with him yet. Governments, military forces, corporate giants, secret organizations—and even Griffin himself—are now watching his every move. This time, it’s not just about revenge. This time, he’s taking control of the future. The war of heroes has only just begun…

In the year 2024, the cosmic alignment of the Nine Stars breaks the natural order, triggering a resurgence of spiritual energy across Kuala Lumpur. Hidden beneath the serene facade of Kek Lok Si Temple lies an ancient underground chamber, brimming with forbidden knowledge. And at the center of it all stands a man who was never meant to be part of this grand scheme. Lin Han, a bankrupt real estate agent, is on the run from debt collectors when he accidentally stumbles upon a sinister blood ritual. A mysterious robed figure stands at the heart of it, conducting a ceremony that will change Lin Han’s life forever. Gifted with the ability to perceive karmic threads through his right eye—an unwanted legacy from a past encounter at Batu Caves—Lin Han begins to unravel truths that defy logic. Along his journey, he crosses paths with an unlikely group: a half-Malay policewoman, a Taoist temple keeper with an ancient chant, an aristocratic Indian dancer, and a rebellious rock singer with secrets of her own. As the mystical scrolls of Kek Lok Si reveal their deadly secrets, Lin Han finds himself caught in a web of fate far beyond his understanding. Can he harness the combined wisdom of the region’s spiritual traditions—Chinese incense blessings, Malay shamanic rituals, and Indian divine dance—to alter his destiny? Or is he simply another pawn in a celestial game beyond his control?

In a world where magic and power are governed by intricate hierarchies and ancient bloodlines, Cynthia’s life takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen by a staff during her wand ceremony, marking her as a Psy Lord the rarest and most powerful class among Warlocks. Elevated to the status of a Councilwoman in the enigmatic city of Lumenoth, Cynthia quickly learns that her newfound power draws both reverence and dangerous attention. The world of Arkanis is divided among Mana Heart Users, Mind Refiners, and Body Refiners, each vying for supremacy through mystical prowess, political intrigue, and brutal conquest. With the power to manipulate reality through Psy energy, Cynthia must navigate a treacherous path filled with hidden agendas, ancient conspiracies, and the ever-present threat of betrayal.

Note This novel is dropped. Read the newer version Chaosborn: The mystic legend and don't forget to support it for faster release of the chapters. the world of Tenebrous, where mystical energies are distributed based on the city's tier system, Blaze, a young orphan, is ridiculed and ostracized by his peers for being born without a mystical core. Refusing to accept his fate, Blaze dedicates himself to rigorous physical training, driven by his determination to prove himself. However, his life takes a drastic turn when his village is annihilated by a catastrophic battle between powerful wizards. Amidst the chaos, Blaze discovers the Chaos System, a mysterious energy matrix that has somehow merged with his body. With the Chaos System's power coursing through his veins, Blaze becomes fixated on uncovering the source of this enigmatic energy. His quest for answers soon transforms into a burning desire for vengeance against those responsible for his village's destruction. As Blaze navigates the treacherous landscape of Tenebrous, he must confront the dark secrets surrounding the Chaos System, the true nature of his world, and the destiny that awaits him. Will his unyielding determination and the power of the Chaos System be enough to help him overcome the formidable forces arrayed against him?

``` —Un híbrido medio humano sin lobo. Eso era todo lo que Harper Gray representaba. —Para escapar del abuso constante de su familia, Harper tomó la primera oportunidad para huir en el momento en que su manada fue atacada. Pero entre los escombros del caos y la ruina, encontró a su pareja. —Lamentablemente, no esperaba que la Diosa de la Luna la emparejara con el asesino más notorio de la tierra —Damon Valentine, el alfa de la misma manada que diezmó la suya. —Los cuentos de sus crueles fechorías se habían esparcido por doquier. Todo hombre lobo conocía el nombre; incluso algunos humanos lo temían, y Harper no era la excepción. No tenía planes de estar emparejada con alguien tan aterrador como Damon Valentine, y haría cualquier cosa para romper el enlace. —Sin embargo, Damon Valentine no tenía planes de dejar ir a su pequeña pareja. Capturada, Harper fue llevada de vuelta a la manada de Damon —no como su futura Luna, sino como la nueva esclava de la manada. —Para complicar aún más las cosas, Damon no era el único hombre con el que la Diosa de la Luna había emparejado a Harper. Blaise Valentine —el hermano gemelo de Damon — también tenía interés en su nueva mascota esclava. —Los hermanos Valentine tenían sus conflictos, pero estaban de acuerdo en una cosa: nunca dejarían ir a Harper. —Advertencia: —Dubcon —Temas R18 —Servidor de Discord: https://discord.gg/7HAMK2bRYU ```

``` [ Advertencia: Contenido para Adultos ] —Harper, deja de desnudarme con la mirada. La trama no va por ahí... TODAVÍA. Harper McKenzie, una novelista novata de novelas web, tiene un problema: le cuesta escribir escenas románticas. Como alguien con una experiencia casi inexistente en la materia en la vida real, no consigue plasmar la química íntima adecuadamente, y esos capítulos siempre salen secos y vergonzosos. Afortunadamente para ella, Harper encuentra un(a) editor(a) independiente dispuesto a trabajar en su escritura. Pero, ¿la sorpresa? Ese(a) editor(a) resulta ser su amigo de la infancia y su primer flechazo de la vida. ¿Qué sucede ahora cuando él le ofrece lecciones personales sobre cómo escribir el romance más candente... y escenas de amor? -------------- Nota: esta es una historia divertida, acogedora y dulce con una trama de bajo drama. Sin triángulos amorosos, sin malentendidos, sin pérdidas de memoria / accidentes de coche / enfermedades terminales / etc. Abundan los contenidos maduros, empezando de manera suave pero calentándose rápidamente. ¡Estás advertido! -------------- Avance: Deslizó su sujetador por sus hombros y, con un trabajo imposiblemente rápido y hábil, ató la prenda de encaje alrededor de sus muñecas. —Abre más las piernas —ordenó. El ya vacilante corazón de Harper se paralizó aún más. El mando en su tono era extranjero, pero la embargaba como una ola de calor, y aunque apenas podía imaginar lo lasciva que debía lucir, con las manos atadas y los muslos abiertos como un ofrecimiento a ser devorada, podía sentir la ardiente necesidad enrollándose más y más caliente en su interior. Su cuerpo obedecía ansiosamente por su propia cuenta, abriéndose completamente tal y como le habían dicho. Eli sonrió. Moviendo entre sus piernas, dejó besos ardientes a lo largo de su muslo interior, dejando pequeñas llamas crepitantes a su paso. —Buena chica. Ahora, ¿qué debería decir tu personaje a continuación? —Un dedo se deslizó sobre su carne húmeda y deseosa en un suave y resbaladizo roce, haciéndole el corazón detenerse por completo mientras un gemido se le escapaba—. Escribe la siguiente línea para mí, ¿qué debería decir antes de desnudarte con mi lengua y hacerte gritar mi nombre? ```

Ezra Alden wakes up to a life that should be his—but something is wrong. His memories are fractured, his thoughts tangled with whispers that do not belong to him. Three voices. Three versions of himself. The Lost Soul—cold, calculating, always watching. The Jester—unhinged, unpredictable, reveling in chaos. And Ezra himself, clinging to control as the lines between them blur. But the deeper he searches for the truth, the less he recognizes himself. The past is a puzzle with missing pieces, and the more he tries to put them together, the more the cracks in his mind begin to spread. If the voices are just fragments of him… Then who was he before he shattered?

WARNING!!!: MATURE CONTENTS READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! Selena always had this one dream that haunted her every night. In this dream, she was been chased after by her mystic prince. But one day, she woke up to the harsh reality, that her mystic prince no longer lives in her dream; he was indeed real. But it seems reality had too many surprises for her, because she ended up being abducted by this mystic prince and was given 7 days to fall for him in a mysterious city. * Who is this mystic prince?? * Would she fall for him in 7 days?? *Find out yourself.

The protagonist of the world where Lev Razanov lived had already achieved his happy ending.  Meanwhile, the world continued to move forward. Until the protagonist betrayed humanity. [You have been killed by the main character.] [Hero’s System successfully installed.] [Do you wish to return to the past?] Lev was given a chance to return to a time when the story of his favorite novel had just begun. Although he was destined to become an extra villain—a pawn of the pawns serving the real villain, he vowed to end the lives of anyone who had caused him suffering. [Hero’s System inherits your desire from your life on Earth—the desire to do good.] “Who said killing your enemies is an evil act?” [You gain +10 kill points.] [You gain +10 heroic points.] *** Additional Tags: Second Chance, Past Play a Big Role, Game Elements, Handsome Male Lead. (Third Person Limited Pov.) Slow update! Just add to your collection first.

Harper Wilson, a beautiful YouTuber, attractive woman, and very skilled writer, leads a seemingly uncomplicated life on the road with her campervan, documenting her travels and thrilling her loyal subscribers. But unknown to her followers, Harper have a secret that only a select few are privy to—she is married to Rachel Lee, the beautiful, stunning, with amazing smile, and very famous K-pop idol. Behind the glitz and glamour of Rachel's public persona lies a deeply personal and private life that she guards fiercely. Amidst the glimmering world of fame, Rachel and Harper have discovered a haven where they have nurtured a secret bond shielded from the intrusive gaze of the public. They carefully manage through the complexities of their different worlds, where the vibrant of celebrity clashes with the peacefulness of a nomadic life. However, Harper and Rachel face a devastating decision as the unforeseen danger of discovery approaches. Will they dare to expose the truth, potentially putting Rachel's career and their precious relationship at stake? Or will they continue to live in the shadows, protecting their fragile yet profound connection?

Anna and her friends thought it was just another fun night in the woods—until one of them came back... changed. At first, it was just exhaustion, a sickly look, but soon, the silence and eerie stares became something much worse. When a sudden attack in the classroom leaves one of their classmates acting just as strange, fear spreads faster than the sickness itself. Now, with people losing themselves to an unknown horror, Anna must uncover the truth behind the infection before there’s no one left untouched.

*"For the restless hearts searching for meaning in the echoes of their past. May you find the courage to face your truth and the strength to embrace your redemption."* **"Shadows of the Forgotten Truth"** He has everything—success, wealth, and admiration. Yet, deep inside, there’s a void he cannot escape. Haunted by his past, trapped by people’s expectations, and burdened by unseen guilt, he finds himself questioning: **Who am I? What is my purpose?** A single event shatters his carefully built world, forcing him onto a path he never expected. As he searches for meaning, he encounters a wise mentor who speaks in riddles, a woman who has embraced peace despite her own scars, and a friend who sees the truth but lets him find his own way. Yet, the greatest battle is not with the world—it is within himself. **His desires pull him back, his past whispers doubts, and the shadows of forgotten truths loom over him.** As secrets unravel and realities shift, he must face the one question he’s avoided all his life: **Can he truly change? And if he does, will the world ever let him forget who he once was?** *"Sometimes, the truth we seek has been hidden in our own shadows all along..."*

A library that holds the record of knowledge and wealth and power at a scary cost.

[ Caution: High Heat Advisory ] “Harper, stop undressing me with your eyes. The plot isn’t going that way… YET.” Harper McKenzie, a newbie web novel author, has a problem — she struggles with romance scenes. As someone with almost nonexistent real-life experience in the matter, she can’t get the intimate chemistry right, and those chapters always come out dry and cringy. Fortunately for her, Harper finds a freelance editor willing to workshop her writing. But the surprise? That editor turns out to be her childhood friend and the very first crush of her life. What happens now when he offers her personal lessons on how to write the hottest romance … and love scenes? -------------- Note: this is a fun, cozy, sweet story with a low-drama plot. No love triangles, no misunderstandings, no memory loss / car accidents / terminal illnesses / etc.. Mature content abounds, starting out soft but heats up quickly. You’ve been warned! -------------- Sneak Peek: He slid her bra over her shoulders and, with impossibly quick and skilled work, tied the lacy garment around her wrists. “Spread your legs wider,” he ordered. Harper’s already faltering heartbeat faltered some more. The command in his tone was foreign, but it crashed over her like a heat wave, and even though she could barely begin to picture how salacious she must look, with her hands bound and thighs spread wide like an offering to be ravished, she could feel the scorching need coiling hotter and hotter in her core. Her body obeyed eagerly on its own accord, bringing herself fully open just like she was told. Eli grinned. Moving between her legs, he trailed hot kisses along her inner thigh, leaving sizzling little fires crackling in its wake. “Good girl. Now, what should your character say next?” A finger glided over her wet and wanting flesh in a slippery stroke, making her heart slam to a hard stop as a moan tore free. “Write the next line for me, what should I say before I unravel you with my tongue and make you scream my name?”

Reincarnation sickness, a rare affliction of a powerful soul, where memories of one or more past lives blend into dreams. Dream-walking, a nearly uncontrollable magic that makes connecting to others with the same magic as easy as dreaming. Which dreams were once her reality, which could influence her present, and which are merely dreams?

Dive into a novel about the rise of a legendary sportsman. Follow Zachary Bemba on his journey to become the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in the soccer world. He travels back to a time in his past where opportunity abounds. Access to a system capable of propelling him to greater heights is just the icing on the cake. From a nobody born in one of the poorest and most remote places on the planet, he relentlessly pursues his goal of becoming the greatest sportsman the world has ever seen. **** ---- G.O.A.T SYSTEM INITIALIZING ---- ACTIVATION SUCCESSFUL **** My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mujunel_the_Mystic Book Discord Link: https://discord.gg/NK4Uaw8GRN

Freelance journalist Jesse Harper travels to Blackridge, a once-thriving industrial town now considered abandoned. Hoping to document another casualty of America's dying industries, he instead uncovers a chilling mystery. Inside a crumbling steel foundry, he finds fresh footprints, a cryptic message—"It never really closed"—and a man who seems to have stepped out of the past.

Soren Yslava'll was a disabled patient, paralyzed from the waist down with total blindness. He stared into an empty void, listening to his pitiful doctors speak about his pitiful future. He played VR games—specifically, Mystic Odyssey Online. It was an escape from this boring world, it was his spark of life. It was where he experienced colors, excitement, human connection, and most importantly, ambitions. Alas, Soren felt like a true person, he felt his lower body. He felt pain, pleasure, struggle, thrive, adrenaline, and muscle strain; how magical, he finally experienced it all! Unfortunately, during one of his playthroughs, a sequence of rather unfortunate events unraveled leaving him in the tutorial stage of his favorite game. Though, this time... ...it was no longer a game.

Synopsis: In Aurora, a society where magic and technology blend, society thrives under the watchful eye of the Paragons high-ranking officers who enforce order. Individuals who find powers can work within the system or be outcasts. Asher Reeds never enjoyed or cared about being a hero, but when he unexpectedly gains abilities beyond the given power structure, the Paragons deem him a threat. Hunted, on the run, he discovers that the Paragons may not be as righteous guardians as they would like everyone to think. With rot in their midst, the Shadow Syndicate is formed, an alien force is war-ready, and the dark realm of Khaosia seeks vengeance. With no great destiny or prophecy to guide him, Asher must forge his own choices. Will he fight for a broken system, break it, or forge a new path of his own? In a world where might makes right, the only rule is survive.

In a realm where magic and mysticism are the pillars of reality, various races and factions relentlessly vie for power and authority. Amidst this chaos, who truly has the chance to choose their destiny? Luther, a young warrior, discovers that his reality is a mere illusion. Determined to uncover the truth, he delves into the enigmatic world of mysteries and unearths the ancient history that was long buried. As Luther navigates this treacherous path, he encounters formidable enemies and unlikely allies, each with their own secrets and ambitions. With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Luther must confront the dark forces that seek to manipulate reality and decide whether he will become the harbinger of change or fall victim to the lies that ensnare him.