Of Swamp And Sea

*** Some graphic language and description of abuse *** Mother Nature and Father Time created the Earth from their love, but as time has gone by Earth has been polluted by humanity. Angered by this Father Time stopped Earths rotation around the sun causing half the world to be in the light and the other half to be in the darkness. Feeling as though humanity can be given a second chance to revive the planet and live peacefully on Earth, Mother Nature gave all the animals on the planet the ability to link their spirit with worthy humans. This gives people the power to shift into the form of their spirit animal so that they can defend their world from those who polluted it. As time goes by people adjust to the night and day, peace is slow but begins to grow, but the pollution remains. Pretty soon the shifters start finding ways to reduce the pollution and radiation left from the wars. A brave shifter learns the truth of Fathers Times punishment for humanity and starts to look for a way to restart Earth's rotations around the sun. This brave shifter finds another with the same goals and together they take on the biggest factory in what was the U.S. it is a factory so big it has a city built within it. This factory produces the dark side of the world's UV lighting and manufactures artificial food since crops don't grow as fast with UV lighting. They clone and grow meat. This city is the center of all teade and industry within the darkness. It also poisons the air, land, and water by dumping waste. The shifters have to figure out how to take down the CEO and clean up the mess all while dodging those who would seek to harm them. This is a work in progress and will keep evolving as new ideas pop into my brain. Please stick around for the ride with me and make sure the leaves a review. :)

The vast seas are filled with abundant resources but are also home to numerous sea demons, making it a place difficult for human cultivators to tread. One day, Lu Li crosses into the vast and boundless sea realm of immortal cultivation, carrying with him a magical beast-refining pot that can transform into various sea monsters, allowing him to roam the seabed. While cultivators on the islands struggle for a single spiritual herb, Lu Li has already built an underwater spiritual farm base. Watch him strategize step by step, leaving a footprint with every move, as he grows into a top-tier power in the world of immortal cultivation. Looking back after countless years, the days spent fighting sea demons, refining evil spirits, and treasure hunting in the deep sea remain vivid in his memory...

An ordinary office worker suddenly finds himself reincarnated into a world almost entirely consumed by the ocean. This world is not only filled with the few remaining islands but is also inhabited by ferocious sea monsters that mercilessly prey on humans.

a young man is suddenly thrust into a new world out of nowhere a world he could only dream of before with magic, kingdoms and a bit of technology how will he use his new found power in this new world will this world change for the better or worse can he break the habits and emotions that have become ingrained into his very being or will he be consumed by them plunging this new world into chaos

The waves ripple around me, calling me in a whisper, Into the deepest part of the ocean. As I walk on the soft sand, the water sweeps over my feet, surrounding where I stand, giving me the sweetest sensation. Oh ocean, why do I feel so attracted to you? Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers? As it causes cold shivers down my spine. I could hear your gentle lullaby, It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest Just like a refined diamond. Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper? Caressing waves upon the shore, Once again you beckon me. Why do you show yourself at my doorstep? Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go? Why do you call me so desperately? I want to know, cause when the sea calls? Who will answer?

Seized by a panic such as she had never experienced in the 21 short years of her life, Mira scrambled against the man's grip, and a whiff of blood mingled with an intoxicating scent of cedar. “Shh,” he murmured, lowering his head. Pressed against his firm chest, she gulped at the dark red seeping through his shirt ivory white. She risked a glimpse up. Under a silver-black phantom half mask was a sculpted face, strands of jet-black hair sweeping his cheeks. Contrasting his pale complexion were those burgundy red lips, above which, a straight nose cast a shadow on his thin eyes the color of onyx. He glanced down at her, his gaze otherworldly. “If you’re thinking of getting on the back of the truck,” he wheezed, his larynx heaving. “Bad idea.” Deep like the rumbling sea and magnetic, his gravelly voice threatened to drown any audience. ----- History repeats itself. In a world ten thousand years after ours perishes, the planet is ruled by the First World, consisting of the Commonwealth and the Republic across the Huron Sea. 21-year-old Mira de Armas must escape the Commonwealth after a posse of vigilantes who called themselves the Reds started a revolution and persecuted her stepfather till his death. Disguised as a boy, she smuggles herself to the Republic. As she tries to escape from the Customs, she is caught by the most wanted man of the First World, the last drug lord who has taken out all the Republican cartels. The man offers to take her to safety in exchange for helping him to a bunker and treating his wound from the gunshot. Left with no choice, Mira joins forces with the man and learns that he is Dr. Warshon Qusbecq, a renowned physician by day. As their journey uncovers old memories and reveals the conspiracy behind the election of the First World Premier, their relationship evolves from suspicion to mutual dependence and affection. Through intellectual sparring and the exchange of personal stories, they reveal emotional vulnerabilities to each other that they hide from the rest of the world. Drawing on her own experiences in the Commonwealth, Mira sees the truth as she falls into the dark: that darkness exists exactly because the light is shining and enjoyed on the other side. I hope you'll enjoy this romantasy.

SEA OF TIME BY OMOGHENE MARY. Synopsis It all began from a shopping trip, a series of events changing her life forever. .... She tapped Hannah softly on her back and whispered, "everything will be fine." Saying this she dashed towards the door and ran out. ..... She didn't need anyone to tell her that she's been shot. ..... "Help me, please." She said with an almost inaudible tone and a pleading gaze...... .... He stared at his arm where she grasped tightly, a dim light flickered in his eyes. He looked at her," why should I help you?" He asked with a very cold tone that sent a chill down her spine........ ..... "She's here, is she not?" With a surprised look, "Don't tell me you're going to pick her as the one?" "Time would tell."...... ...... This was her new life. The raindrops fell noisily on the rooftop, Every drop crashing loudly, Forming a sharp contrast To the harmonious soothing melody it created The gusty wind blew harshly against her skin Leaving a lasting cold The gloomy sky recognizes her lonely heart The disturbing sea waves,Reflected her chaotic mind. Fate plays tricks on all of us....... A story of love, hate, revenge, family, loss, trust, perhaps redemption. Follow Casey on her journey as she sails the sea of time....

In the greater part of human kind there resides an instinct for survival. It is this which can clutch at straws and affect a rescue from them. It is this which can, now and then, outwit fate : Tanith Lee There are moments in life when you don't know what to do. Some of these moments can be good, like when a father holds his first newborn baby for the first time and realises he has no idea what to do. Or when somoene who has worked his entire life without stop finally retires and doesn't know what to do with his free time cause he's never had any. An then there's me, somoene about to have possibly the first of many so called "worst day of my life" as I stare at what is most likely a death sentence. You see for contexe, the world I am in is a little strange. Before you make any assumptions, this isn't an isekai where I get whisked off to some fantasy world to fixe some other peoples problems. At least not completely. The world I am in is strange in the fact that about 75 years ago, give or take one or two, a massive portion of the population vanished without a trace. Freaky I know, but not as freaky as when they came back and brought with them "magic". The laws of physics seemed useless and easy to ignore for these people. They could do incredible things. Flying through the air at unimaginable speeds, shooting fire from their fingers, moving mountains with their power. Even freezing time was within their reach. It was safe to say at this point that the world was going to change forever. Now listening to all this you'd probably say, wait Lucien isn't this awesome? Magic powers and all you have to do is dissapear for a while, isn't that a pretty good trade of? And normally you'd be right, but of the approximately 100 million who dissapeared, only 13 million came back. Not very good odds. Those that came back told stories of what they had to do. The trials they had to pass. Now this isn't some tower climbing story like you probably read in those webnovels. Every trial was unique to the person. Some where easy and some landed you in the 83 million that didn't come back. And naturally like any good fantasy story, the great dissapearance, as we came to call it, didn't happen just once. And so my story begins here, in the middle of the road, 75 years after the first great disappearance, staring into dead space. I would guess that the people who saw me would find me weird, after all I was staring at nothing. But I couldn't be bothered with them right now, and the reason was that I was indeed staring at something. Something that would change my fate forever. [Congratulations challenger] [You have been selected for the trial] [You will be transported in 30 seconds] ... Fuck. Author : this novel does have a system but it's not a leveling system, so if that's what you're looking for, this might not be for you.

After coming back to life, Sky Rouge finds himself with a type of gamer system, the level-up system. Finding himself in an island far from his home, little by little he starts to understand his system, growing stronger than others through killing, leveling up, learning new skills, and clearing dungeons. This is the story of a man with the level-up system about venturing across the seas. Cover made by NitrogenousBeing. (Thanks man) Author of killer of MC's. In Another World With The Crafting System. Patreon and paypal link here: If you guys feel like supporting my hard work. You can read up to 15 advanced chapters on my Patreon. The first five chapters are worth 3.00$ a month. First ten chapters are worth 6.66$ a month + benefits. And all 15 chapters are worth 10.66% a month + benefits. Paypal link: https://paypal.me/DemonGodHiatus?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/DemonGodHiatus Discord link: https://discord.gg/XM8r7CXVdZ

Tiny snippets of time between one loving idiot and another loving idiot. A collection of one shot short stories.

In a historical world where gods, demons, and humans coexist, the demon queen Aria inherits her mother’s mission to bring peace between demons and humans. Aria’s path takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with Leon, a human swordsman with a tragic past. Their powerful love faces immense challenges as the gods send Selene, a divine warrior, to eliminate Aria. As Leon’s love for Aria awakens his latent powers, making him the strongest human, he raises his sword to fight against the gods. Meanwhile, Selene’s encounters with Aria and Leon challenge her beliefs, leading her to fall in love with Leon despite her mission. Torn between her duty and her heart, Selene’s internal struggle reaches a climax as she joins Aria and Leon in their fight against the gods. The final battle tests their love and loyalty, revealing the true nature of good and evil. In the end, the gods are forced into a truce. Aria, acknowledging Selene’s love for Leon, allows her to become his second wife. Leon’s acceptance of Selene brings harmony and a new era of peace, demonstrating that love can bridge even the deepest divides.

Audra peterson has to figure out life in a new country while having to deal with a sick dying mother and a persistent stalker.

Alaric, a child destined to reshape the world's fate, embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets shrouded in an ominous darkness. Will he discover the answers he seeks, or will even greater mysteries await him? One thing is certain his journey has only just begun.

Temoshí, a boy with no memory of how he ended up in the middle of the ocean, is pulled into a journey alongside his old friends. Together, they become pirates and set sail on an eternal voyage across the Vast Expanse. On this perilous journey, Temoshí searches for answers to his mysterious past, encountering divine beings, forging new alliances, and battling powerful foes. As struggles and adventures unfold, his voyage becomes a story of discovery, resilience, and destiny.

when the sun swallowed down by the darkness...

In a world where a single vast ocean sustains all civilizations, the specter of an ancient empire that once ruled the lands beyond the sea begins to threaten the fragile peace of Mugrov. Amid this chaos, Livy, an Ilicyne who traveled south to overcome the traumas of her past, encounters new people and faces challenging situations in the recent events of the city of Bilgaragz. Driven by the desire to live a life full of adventure, Livy walks an uncertain path toward the future, as the oppressive Nazir dynasty advances from the east, drawing ever closer to the west.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

In imperial China, an elusive killer turns murder scenes into haunting works of art, leaving cryptic messages painted in blood. When the Emperor becomes the next canvas, the infamous Princess Zhen Yue – known only by her crimson veil and merciless nature – must hunt down the artist before more lives become masterpieces. But with her ambitious brother plotting for the throne and the mysterious White Ghost haunting each crime scene, the princess finds herself in a deadly dance where every step could be painted in blood. A tale of murder, revenge, and forbidden attraction, where even the coldest hearts may thaw – if they survive the killer's final brushstroke.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Jin, a hardcore gamer who still lives with his mom at the age of 24. He could never hold down a steady job since graduating, his girlfriend since high school dumped him for his best friend and he's constantly getting beat up by a group of local gang members. His dad left him and his mom when he became rich from the lottery and got a new family, one free of debt and burdens as he called it. His mom works 3 jobs to keep everything from falling apart, except for herself slowly. One day on his way home with the very first and new fully immersive VRMMORPG called Realm of Myths and Legends or RML for short, he died from a hit and run car accident. RML was advertised as the worlds first fully immersive VRMMORPG, allowing for players with skill sets in the real world, like sword training, martial arts, archery or reaction time, to benefit in the game itself! Though Jin died and at that moment a soul from another world crossed over into his body and inherited his memories. The man known as Izroth once hailed as the greatest cultivator in the seven realms, soul reincarnates into the modern world year 20xx in the body of Jin. "What are all these strange memories flowing into my mind..? I've been to all seven realms and have never seen one like this. Earth is it?" "M-My cultivation..! It's back to nothing! This body is so weak and spiritual essence here is scarce. But my soul strength is untainted." "I'll make right all the wrongs that have been done to you, your revenge shall come." "It's called a video game? I'll play it! Since you've given me this body even though it wasn't planned, I'll accomplish your goal of becoming #1." "So sects here are called guilds... I'll make the strongest one there is!" "Ha? World greatest gamer? Don't think you can bully me and not pay the price!" Action, Adventure, Betrayals, Romance, Revenge. Join Izroth on his journey to become the #1 player and create the #1 guild in RML! ----------------------------------------- Check out and support their work! Lots of great artwork! Discord: https://discord.gg/W6N9MZk Contact Me: DaoistZenFeng@gmail.com

In a world where the stars hold ancient secrets and the fabric of reality weaves through the dreams of the brave, Luca stands at the threshold of an extraordinary adventure. With his boundless curiosity, Luca embarks on a journey that will take him far beyond the confines of his home. But Luca’s journey is not just one of exploration; it’s also a quest for self-discovery. As he traverses fantastical realms and ultimately ventures into the vastness of space, he learns to harness his inner strength. With every challenge he overcomes, Luca grows stronger, both physically and emotionally. Join Luca on his celestial quest, where adventure awaits among the stars. Will he rise to become the hero he is destined to be, or will the shadows of the cosmos consume him? The journey begins now!

[Warning: Mature Content - R18] Ye Fan, who had a substandard family background and a slight inferiority issue, received a powerful system. Despite lacking consciousness, this technology was able to extract his deepest wishes. From that point on, the protagonist's dark traits were progressively revealed, and he also finished changing. Stars, Internet celebrities, anchors, moms and daughters, teachers, school beauties, and policewomen were gathered. Cash? It's merely bait. These gold-digging women will be trained into willing slaves by me! At the same time, it appears that the protagonist is the subject of a conspiracy. Watch to see how the main character resolves this sequence of events. [I will not write r18 in front of every chapter title because almost 40% of the novel content is r-18] [ The story might feel slow at times with all the slice-of-life moments and character interactions, but they’re what makes it special. ] ------------- R18 - Smut - Harem - Mature- Milf -

A boy on an island surrounded by fog and mysterious monsters must emerge from isolation through through trust in another. Will he find the inner strength to overcome the monsters and leave his island, or will he continue to burn the bridges that are extended to him and remain alone forever?

In a world divided among four powerful realms, the heavenly, demon, werewolf, and vampire kingdoms. Mazikeen is a young goddess of the star, raised in the heavenly realms, unaware of the darkness woven into her bloodline. Born from a forbidden love between a god named Lucien and a feared demoness named Morrigan. Thousands of years ago, a devastating betrayal fractured the heavenly and demon realms. The demon king Lucan sold the ancient staff of destruction to the lycan kingdom, shattering his friendship with god Xavier of the heavenly realms igniting animosities that have festered ever since. Mazikeen has long wondered about this unrelenting hatred among the realms, but answers remain elusive, until she falls in love with Thorold, the present demon king. Their forbidden romance stirs old tensions among the realms, threatening to upend the fragile peace. With the vampire realms choosing a rare alliance with the werewolves to support Thorold and Mazikeen restore peace to the four realms

creating and managing a dungeon just to survive the cruel world where it's kill or be killed. watch as Shawn builds his dungeon and gets stronger until he becomes the most feared being in all the lands. Note from author: this is my first time writing a book so I will try my best and take notes from commits so have a good rest of your day also it is just me working on the book.

What is the meaning of Life? A question which has different answers. Many find life pointless, many find life as a journey, many find life as a way to get eternal freedom. But what is the correct answer? The cycle of Life and Death are like two sides of the same coin. Whatever may be the case, Death is always the ultimate salvation. But that doesn't sit right with Kai Mizuhara, a normal teenager who seeks to become someone respected and find the true essence of life. Born in a very reputable family of a blacksmith, Kai has seen many Royal Families as his father directly serves for the military. He has seen how the poor live, how the rich live, how the nobles live and most importantly how ignorant God's of their world is towards people all around. He always wonders, everyone worships God's as they're the supreme being, the one who is always right and will be right but he always questions himself...Are the God's of their world truly how they potray themselves as? A world which is constantly getting in wars. That's the world he lives in, Kingdoms from all over the world trying to over power each other and prove themselves as the strongest, wanting God's recognition to ascend further rather than staying a lowly mortal. Yes, it is possible for a human to ascend to godhood. People in his world would do anything for power and God. That's something he has accepted long ago, commoners like him will get forgotten and ultimately be crushed by the higher ranks. Though the temporary peace which has taken over the world has changed many things, it's not a matter of how it will end but when will it end? Kai wants to do many things, but he simply doesn't have much time. That's a harsh reality a mortal like him has to face, he can die at any given time if that's what his fate is. The God's of their world have really created a system, the one who's weak will soon perish and the strongest will strive forward and ascend the ranks, finding eternal peace. It may sound confusing but a system like this allows some mortals with great strength and wisdom to ascend further and beyond. When the light forsakes this world, will knowledge lead to salvation—or to its end? A fantasy world which takes place in a very middle aged world. That's what this novel is about. They say every work of fiction is a journey, whether it's good or not is something upto the readers...let us see what this new journey has to offer.

Nick Capitol is a young man with a dream of becoming the best Magician possible. Everyday is a grind for him: training, reading books and practicing magic, these mean everything to him and he won't stop until his goals are achieved. Nick enrolls in Richter Order Academy for a chance to become a Magician and adventure throughout all the realms but first he must overcome the hurdles of figuring out who he is and what magic means to him. In his mind, no-one is above him, there is nothing that cannot be achieved through hard work and dedication and as far as the rules are concerned, with magic the rules are his to manipulate. His journey will be filled with plots, danger and death. "None of that matters if it means that I, Nick Capitol, can become the best!" A journey towards greatness or death, that's what this story is. Follow along as Nick Capitol conquers his enemies as well as himself in order to reach the pinnacle of magic. [I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com]

La raza Ghoul se encuentra prácticamente extinta y un joven talento, tendrá el desafío de salvarlos...