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Five teenagers. One forgotten ruin. A book that should never have been opened. When Rylan and his friends sneak into the overgrown ruins outside their village, they’re just looking for a thrill. What they find is a sealed chamber, an ancient tome glowing with strange symbols—and a voice that speaks directly into Rylan’s mind. From that moment on, nothing is normal. Each of them is marked by a power tied to the world’s oldest elements—Fire, Ice, Forest, Light, and Shadow. Visions of a long-lost war haunt their dreams. And something buried deep beneath the surface of the world begins to stir again. As Rylan struggles to understand the fire within him, he discovers a darker secret: a second voice that calls itself the Veyr, filled with rage, sorrow... and memories that aren’t his own. They were never meant to be chosen. But the past is coming for them—and it won’t ask twice.

Kael Voren has never known the feeling of a full belly. Born in Brinewatch, the beast-plagued slums of Ashport, hunger is his oldest companion -- gnawing at his gut, his dreams, and his place in a world that values strength above all. When his sixteenth birthday comes, Kael awakens to the misery of an E-Rank Talent: Advanced Digestion. Not strength. Not speed. Just the ability to eat garbage without dying. But beneath this feeble Talent lies a dormant truth -- an insatiable void tethered to an unfathomable potential. A hunger not for food, but for power. Everything changes when Kael inadvertently devours fragments of Prana and Chakra -- powers that create and shape reality itself. Powers that were supposed to be beyond the reach of a gutter rat such as himself, but were made available to him by Advanced Digestion. These stolen sparks awaken something ancient inside him: a nascent, skeletal system. No interface. No tutorials. Just a stark warning burned into his mind and a void calling out from within - devour everything! What he has awakened is not a talent. It is a trait. XXX-Rank Trait: Inner Universe Creation. But it is embryonic -- barely functional, missing structure, support, and a will. To unlock its power, Kael must build from nothing. Piece by blind piece. Trial by brutal trial. Fueled only by his desperation to protect his family and claw his way out of the grave Brinewatch was supposed to be. In secret, Kael creates an RPG World inside his trait -- a universe he rules, where monsters can be spawned, skills mastered, time bent, and power devoured. There, he forges his own path, his own system, and his own strength. But the hunger never fades, it only grows. And as his enemies close in and betrayal tears his world apart, Kael makes an oath: I will protect my family, and I'll devour everything that stands in my way. From starving boy to High Human Emperor, from discarded E-Rank to system god, Kael Voren’s rise will shake the stars. A dark fantasy progression epic of hunger, creation, revenge, and ruthless evolution. For fans of cultivation, RPG systems, and protagonists who build their own power from the blood-soaked dirt up.

Arabella Sinclair isn't just rich she's brilliant, calculating, and effortlessly captivating. With an Ivy League degree, a last name that opens doors, and a wardrobe that makes headlines, she's the girl everyone wants to be or take down. But perfection comes at a price. When she discovers her golden-boy boyfriend, Preston Kingsley, has been cheating on her with her oldest enemy, Arabella doesn't spiral she strategizes. Step one? Seduce his older, half-brother, Ashton Kingsley. Brooding, sharp-tongued, and powerful in a way Preston could never be, Ashton is everything Preston secretly fears and wants to be. He's also the perfect weapon. But Arabella didn't plan on Ashton being more than a pawn. She didn't expect a man who sees right through her mask or a chemistry that threatens to burn down walls she's built. Because revenge is sweet... Until it gets personal.

Aurora Waters was overwhelmed with despair when she faced the truth about her family. She had been born into a family of villains. Even worse, her family had an unhealthy obsession with faking their identities. They took “Fake it till you make it” so seriously that it usually ended with them getting killed! Her oldest brother pretended to be a CEO just to mess with the female lead, but that backfired when the male lead showed up and threw him out. Her second brother? He was an obsessive lover who pretended to be a wealthy second-generation heir—until the real heir ended his life. Her third sister? She faked being an heiress to manipulate the second male lead but ended up being killed by him. Her fourth sister? She faked an illness to attract the third male lead’s attention, only to die from a real one. Her mother? She put on a facade of being a kind and loving mom but ultimately met her end at the hands of the male lead. Her father? He pretended to be a powerful tycoon but lost his job and was drowned by the second male lead. And Aurora? She planned to impersonate the daughter of the richest man alive, but if things went the way they always did in her family, she’d probably meet her end by accidentally falling down the stairs. However, there was one glimmer of hope in this nightmare: she had a 100% rebate system that rewarded her for spending money on her family! [Beep! You bought an eraser worth 1 dollar for your eldest brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] [Beep! You bought a candy worth 1 dollar for your second brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] Aurora’s eyes sparkled as an idea took shape. She began spending on her family like crazy to rake in cash. [Beep! You gave a bun worth 20 dollars to your childhood crush! 100 dollars has been credited to your bank account!] Aurora: …! That’s walking money! What Aurora didn't expect, though, was that she would end up becoming one of the technology big shots herself, in the end.

Merging Hearts Autor: Ardlyn Synopsis In the dazzling heart of New York City, where billion-dollar deals are struck behind glass walls and legacy is everything, two powerful families wage a silent corporate war. For years, the Cater and Aldridge empires have battled for dominance—until a strategic merger is proposed that shocks both companies: a marriage between their heirs. Celine Cater, the sharp-witted and fiercely independent CEO-in-waiting of Cater Innovations, is livid when her father arranges her engagement to Blake Aldridge, the charming but calculated heir of their oldest rival. Trapped in a union she didn’t choose, Celine vows to maintain her autonomy and never fall for the man whose family once threatened everything hers stood for. Blake Aldridge, raised under the watchful eye of his powerful grandfather, knows how to play the long game. With a cool head and a devilish grin, he’s ready to fulfill his duty—but he didn’t expect Celine to be so headstrong, so captivating, or so determined to hate him. As corporate obligations collide with personal emotions, the two are thrust into a world of media scrutiny, boardroom tension, and family expectations. But beneath the friction, a slow, undeniable chemistry begins to build—challenging everything they thought they knew about loyalty, power, and love. In a world where love is the last thing on the agenda, Merging Hearts asks: what happens when the one person you were never supposed to trust is the only one who truly sees you?

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mature Content + Dark Themes] Having spent her life avoiding the spotlight, María Jośe never imagined she’d be the one to bring shame to her esteemed De la Vega family. With beauty as captivating as a field of lilies, she is the prized daughter of an ambitious father who cares more for his reputation than his children’s happiness. When Álvaro Montenegro, the arrogant heir to the Alpha title, sets his sights on her as his chosen Luna, María Jośe is desperate for a way out. But everything changes when the Moon Goddess answers her prayer in the most unexpected way: María Jośe discovers she is an Omega—wolfless and the lowest rank in the pack. Once held in awe, she is now shunned; a source of shame to her father and a target for ridicule in the pack. As her life turns upside down , María Jośe's hatred for the pack grows. The only solace she finds is in her growing, forbidden bond with Axel Montenegro—Álvaro’s older brother, who has long turned his back on the pack. These two developed a love-hate friendship born from their shared disdain for the pack’s cruelty, which slowly evolves into a passionate and secret romance. But when Álvaro discovers Axel’s interest in María Jośe, jealousy ignites within him and he suddenly wants María Jośe as his own. Love, vengeance, and betrayal all brewed into a whirlwind of drama, desires, and deadly comebacks. Will María Jośe rise from the ashes of her former life, or will she be consumed by the power struggles of the pack she despises? Will she give in to the oldest brother who is scared of commitment or the younger one who fiercely seeks redemption? ______ EXCERPT: “Axel, no. We… can’t do this!” I jolted back when he pulled up my skirt. As if to retaliate, Axel grabbed my wrist and yanked my body to his. “We can do whatever I say we can do, María José.” “I’m your brother’s reject. Do you even hear yourself right now? He didn’t want me, Axel. What does that make me to you?” “I don’t care about Álvaro’s foolishness. It's his loss for losing a woman like you.” “Okay, I must confess. I'm not worried about him either. It's Rosa… you're getting engaged to my sister in a month!” “Let me remind you, María José—I don’t give a fuck about that either.” No matter how hard I jerked, Axel wasn’t letting me go. And part of me so, so foolishly didn’t want him to.

Avalon was meant to be a prison— A world cursed by gods, buried in silence, and left to rot beneath the chains of a dead war. But prophecy doesn’t die quietly. Erebus, god of chaos and corruption, stirs within his sealed continent, his whispers driving mortals mad and monsters loyal. A Goddess, long thought lost, gave her soul to seal him. The Pendragon, king of dragons, gave his life to trap him. And together… they vanished from history. Until now. A boy falls into Avalon—a stranger to its gods, yet bound to its oldest prophecy. Hunted by one side, doubted by the other, he carries no sword, no name, and no idea why fate marked him. But the cursed blade waits. The demon armies shift. And the gods who buried the truth watch closely, hoping the cycle breaks before he learns what he is: The heir to betrayal. The key to balance. Or the one who frees the dark.

In a kingdom where nature no longer obeys, and monsters now bloom from the earth itself, one prince is called to find the only woman who might still understand the chaos to come. Eighteen years ago, Prince Dimiour was dragged to the edge of death—only to be saved by a girl with fire in her chest and fury in her bones. Now that girl is his fiercest knight, and his oldest friend. Together, they search for the missing Archmage of Nérou—Dimiour’s mentor, the last hope for a kingdom on the brink of unraveling. But something has changed in the wilds beyond the castle walls. Captain Thaddeus, the grizzled warhound who raised them, has vanished into the marshlands chasing whispers and scars. What he finds is worse than war: evolution gone rogue, fungal monsters that feed on the dead, and the terrifying truth that even the laws of magic are beginning to rot. As Dimiour and Rose follow the trail into a dying world, they must confront the legacies that made them—and decide whether loyalty is worth the cost of survival. Because in this world, the plants grow teeth… and they remember the taste of man.

Born a half blood, Emmy grew up with her mother's pack deep in the woods. She always resisted the rules due to her being treated like an outcast due to her differences and due to her close friendship with Cain, the oldest son of the Alpha. When Cain betrays her and tries to force her into a relationship, she flees on the night of a dark moon, when he's at his weakest. Happening upon a motel on the outskirts of a small town several miles from the forest where her pack lives, she meets Laken, a rogue half blood male who isn't too keen on her presence due to her possibly leading the pack to his doorstep. Emmy agrees to leave but is clearly oblivious in the ways of humans. Reluctant, Cain offers to help her learn how to survive among humans and find a territory of her own. But as the bond between the two rogue wolves deepens, danger lurks in the dark waiting for its time to strike.

In a dying virtual world called the Cradle, survival is a fragile illusion held together by ancient lines of living code — and the last Architects who once shaped it are long gone, reduced to myth and whispers in the digital dark. Alis De Aura knows only one thing: she will find her sister, Vivid, or she will die trying. Years ago, a stray portal swallowed Vivid whole — a remnant doorway left by the legendary Architects. Since then, Alis has spent every waking moment adrift in the decaying cyberspace, tracing faint tethers of corrupted code, refusing to let the void erase her sister’s spark. When Alis finally breaches the Architect’s Cradle — the oldest and most unstable digital realm — she finds a land overrun by Rotcasters, rogue runners who feast on decay and chaos. Monsters stalk the shadows, corrupted husks drawn to warmth and blood. And buried deep within this collapsing simulation is a secret: the Architect’s final code may not be as dead as the world believes.

(I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com) He was living a normal, happy life. 『When the raven calls thrice at the break of dawn, remember the life you left behind. For it is in the memories of yesteryears that you will find the strength to forge tomorrow』 A loving father and a successful confession. Good looks and top of his class. He had all he wanted, however... 『The raven will guide you to wisdom, but beware its twin; for it brings only sorrow. The path of Odin is paved with both light and darkness. Choose wisely; lest you shall be consumed by it』 It seemed like the threads of eternity had something else planned for him. Severed strands still drift in the cosmos as he was plucked away from one, and planted into another reality. Another world. Universe. Even though reincarnation was the last thing he wanted. 『It was carved in destiny itself』 "Fuck off..." This is the story of a boy becoming a man, an ordinary becoming an unordinary-- the youngest transitioning into the oldest. The guiding star of the north. ********************** This is my first time making a story like this. Hope you enjoy it. Add it to library, comment and review if you like it. Cover is still being made by "Octowobs" This is a temporary cover. Thanks.

Warning! 18+ CONTENT In a vast cultivation world teeming with power, ambition, and hidden bloodlines, a mysterious boy named Kai awakens in an ancient, multicolored eggshell—an event so miraculous, it defies the understanding of even the oldest cultivators. Naive, innocent, and blind to the dangers of the world, Kai is adopted as a disciple by Lin Bai, a struggling cultivator long stuck at the peak of Qi Refining Realm. But Kai is no ordinary youth. He possesses a mysterious system—invisible to others—that grants him the power to absorb beasts, gain experience, and learn techniques by unlocking hidden potential. As he rapidly advances through realms that take others years to reach, his existence begins to shake the very foundations of the sect. Meanwhile, Lin Bai, through her deepening emotional bond with Kai, undergoes a shocking transformation—breaking through to the Foundation Realm and awakening the rare Gravity attribute, a power never before seen in their world. As the bond between master and disciple evolves into something deeper, their presence draws attention—both envious and dangerous—from the cultivation world. Who is Kai, really? What divine or demonic force lies sealed within him? And why does the system call him Avian Devor, the last descendant in the multiverse? With destiny stirring, hidden powers awakening, and sect politics closing in, Kai and Lin Bai must walk a path where innocence, mystery, and power collide… and only the strongest hearts can endure.

Born and raised in a lab Tristan must figure out how to live and survive in the outside world. To make matters worse he has 4 others to look after. He's the oldest but is always being taken care of, to make sure his lab siblings want for nothing, Tristan will need to make a difficult decision. The goal is to provide for his siblings but he ends up living just like he was groomed to live. On top of everything else, there are four alphas who want to mate with him, and they don't mind sharing. Will Tristan accept his fate? Or will he runaway?

Selena is about to turn 21 in two weeks. Unfortunately for her, the Alpha King also has a mating ball in two weeks, which all eligible women must attend. Samantha, Selena's friend, and Luna of the pack arranged for Selena to attend. Selena had not found her mate since her wolf had been hiding. She was supposed to receive her wolf on her 16th birthday, but at the age of 10, Selena witnessed her parents murdered by a group of rugs that attacked their pack. Selena would have joined her parents on that faithful day if not for the previous Alpha and her oldest brother showing up just in time. She didn't want to attend the ball. After all, who would want a she-wolf that had not received her wolf anyway?

Strongly inspired by Slavic mythology -----------Warning in the end----------- A rag-tag group of newly freed slaves finds themselves in the continent's largest and most dangerous forest after the oldest of them made a deal with some of chorts living in it . Watch them trying to navigate the warzone of a society ruled by racism , homophobia , violence , sexism and the whims of the gods while trying to keep themselves and those around them sane and safe . All the while facing their own trauma and prejudice and being forced to grow into better people . -aka- Watch me an (idiot) amatour author try and spin a story and try to keep those idiots alive maybe even have them building a nation , while trying to make more slavic mythology inspired fiction because its super fucking cool and also facing the brutal reality that yes my culture has a LOT of problems . Constructive criticism will be appreciated -------Warnings------- Things happening: racism ; homophobia ; violence ; sexism ; xenophobia ; violence Mentioned: cannibalism Specifications : Use of slur , racial discrimination and stereotyping of a Romani character

The dust of a small Texas town settled around Tessica Raleigh, a world away from the familiar outskirts of Dodge City, Kansas. She didn't expect much from this "Podunk" place, certainly not excitement. Her life revolved around the rhythm of the seasons, the annual harvest of wheat and corn that her family meticulously managed. Her true sanctuary wasn't a quiet room or a bustling city street; it was the cab of a combine or a tractor, the steady hum of the engine a comforting presence as she plowed and harvested the crops. Romance was a distant, practically nonexistent, concept in her demanding schedule. Her parents, meanwhile, basked in their perceived wealth from the successful harvests, seemingly oblivious to anything beyond their financial comfort. On the Triple R Ranch, Logan Ray was living a different, yet equally focused, life. His days were steeped in the traditions of the ranch, a legacy passed down by his dad and uncles. His sophomore year had been smooth sailing, and he felt no anxieties about stepping into junior year. The only real pressure came from his friends, who relentlessly teased him about getting a girlfriend. Logan, however, had his priorities set on his studies and the demanding work of the ranch. He found far more interest in the intricacies of cattle and crops than in high school dating. This focus, however, sometimes made him a target for Kale Edwards, Sawyer Edwards' oldest son, whose animosity often manifested in physical blows.

Bucky, the eldest of the three Ray brothers, watched the easy way Colt and Hedli moved around each other, a quiet contentment settling over his younger brother that Bucky hadn't seen in years. He was genuinely happy for them, but a familiar ache stirred within him. After his last relationship ended, he'd resigned himself to being the perpetually single brother, convinced that love wasn't in the cards for him. He was stuck in a self-imposed limbo, torn between the faint hope of finding someone and the strong pull to just stay single forever. Meanwhile, Ali arrived in town, a fresh face with a determined glint in her eyes. She was looking for ranch work, specifically. The Triple R Ranch's "Help Wanted" sign in the feed store caught her attention, and a small smile touched her lips. Ali wasn't just proficient; she was meticulous. Every task she was given, from mending fences to doctoring livestock, she tackled with an almost fierce dedication, intent on conquering it and ensuring it was done perfectly the first time. The Triple R was exactly what she'd been looking for. What Ali didn't know yet was that the Triple R was home to more than just hard work. She didn't know about Bucky, the oldest brother, battling his own internal demons about love. Will Ali take the job, pouring all her energy into proving herself on the ranch, or will the magnetic pull of Bucky's quiet intensity shift her focus from work to winning his hesitant heart?

After a huge fire that broke out at home, Yan Qixun had inexplicably regained memories of her past life as a scientist. Then, she realized her whole family had coincidentally regained memories of their past lives as well. After that, she found out her family members all used to be some big shot or another. Her father was the oldest mythical dragon, her mother was a deity, her oldest brother was a crown prince, her older sister was the best physician in history, her younger sister was a plant spirit, and her second brother was an immortal. This made Yan Qixun constantly feel like she did not belong among her family because of how insignificant she was in comparison. That was alright, though, because while her family was great at humbling others, they had to depend on her when it came to farming and building infrastructure. The scholar proclaims that she quite enjoys the life of a freeloader.

In a creaky old apartment tucked between two gentrified cafés in a city that pretends monsters don't exist, five supernatural beings share rent, ramen, and regret. * Vlad, the vampire, is a centuries-old former aristocrat trying to adapt to modern life, he still writes with a quill and thinks TikTok is a magic spell. * Roxy, the werewolf, is an anxiety-riddled barista who’s terrified of full moons and group projects. * Casper, the ghost, is a cheerful, overly positive soul who died in the '80s and never quite figured out how to leave, or stop decorating with neon posters. * Luce, the demon, left Hell’s corporate ladder to “find themselves” and now freelances as a life coach with a temper problem. * Tansy, the witch, is the oldest of them all and runs a crystal shop on Etsy. She’s calm… unless someone touches her cauldron. Every Sunday night, they gather in the living room with snacks, bad coffee, and one goal: don't kill each other or the neighbors. They call it “Roommate Support Group.” It’s cheaper than therapy, and sometimes messier. Together, they deal with rent hikes, haunted plumbing, exes showing up in summoning circles, and the existential crisis of being immortal in a world that keeps moving forward. But in between the chaos, they learn something scarier than any curse: healing.

In escaping the forest, she uncovered the truth that it never truly let her go. For years, Amara was trapped within the twisted heart of Veinwood—a forest whispered of in frightened legends, where trees pulse like flesh and shadows remember your name. Surviving the forest was never the plan. Escaping it was a miracle. Or so she thought. But when Amara finally stumbles back into the world she thought had forgotten her, she discovers something far more horrifying: the forest was never separate. Her town lies directly connected to its unseen roots, and the lives of those she once knew are still quietly strangled by its unseen influence. Armed with fading strength gifted by the very magic that tormented her, Amara sets out to warn, to rescue, to fight back. But Veinwood does not give up its prey so easily. Most never listen. Most never return. And the deeper Amara digs into the forest’s origin, the more she realizes it is not just an ancient evil—it is alive, hungry, and watching. Allies are few. And only the oldest beings—those who once made a pact with the forest—can destroy what they helped birth. But Veinwood remembers her. And it is not finished.

Book 1 of The Forbidden Chains ~ Life in prison can bring out good things, bad things, new friends, but ultimately, new love. Yes, I may have killed my parents in order to get here, but I managed to only get sentenced to 5 years in prison. I guess that says a lot about who I am. My name is Sophia Carter, and this is my story. I was born into the Carter mafia family, and as the oldest, respectfully I am the heir to lead this mafia family. We hold a lot of power all across the world, but I never imagined meeting my two boyfriends in prison, where my life changed drastically for the better. ------------------------ ********************* Trigger Warnings for this story This story will contain: • Child Abuse • BDSM • Eating Disorder (not the main protagonists) • Graphic Descriptions • Self-Harm

Haytham Walker is the heir to one of the oldest lineage of shamans on the planet. After his grandfather's retirement, it is his time to carry on the family business. In a world plagued with nightmares which are caused by demons, can Haytham continue his normal life or will he be swallowed by the world of demons, angels and spirits?

In a land where power is inherited through bloodlines and ancient abilities, Aya, the Lady of House Svedana, rules the North. After her father's death, the responsibility of leading one of the oldest and most powerful families in the kingdom has fallen to her. She carries the weight of a legacy tied to the land itself. But Aya is burdened by a secret—making her lineage’s continuation impossible. When Killan, the Southern King, arrives in the North with his party seeking an alliance, his bold proposal threatens to unravel everything Aya has worked for. While the South and the North have long been founded, Killan sees an opportunity to strengthen his kingdom by uniting with the powerful Northern House. Despite the political implications of a marriage between them, Aya and Killan find themselves drawn to each other. As they navigate the dangerous terrain of politics, duty, and personal desires, they must also face the shadows of their pasts and the uncertain future of their kingdoms. "Echoes of Ice and Iron" is a tale of power, trust, and sacrifice—where love and honor are tested, and alliances come at a cost.

There are many individual people around the world but among them, there was a household Called Roy. They are rich among rich, A cold-blooded, murderous, greedy, Manipulator, Crude people. It Started with A King Orion Roy, who is known for his great virtue and wisdom. He left many resources, frame, Rich- Emerald and many lands for his descendants. Now there are heirs in this household. Oldest Rin Roy (33) Women, Middle Ron Roy (25) Men and Youngest Billy Roy(21) Men. So, they try to each control there Company and Organization Which Known as ROY EXPO. This Company Produces very well-known design jewelers across the Asia and Europe. So, there are many enemy among them who are also lives with them as their relatives also.

Zaragoza family is full of debt because of their Father's gambling problem. Walter is debted to Mr. Lu and his daughters are being involved to his doings. Walter have a three daughters named Carmella Zaragoza is the oldest and Stella Zaragoza the second daughter and Cruella Zaragoza the youngest daughter. The life of Cruella Zaragoza has change after the incident. She was adopted as the new daughter of García family. Cruella decided to take revenge of what happened of her sisters and Father. Will Cruella can take her revenge and accomplished her mission in life?

>This is a GL XIANXIA NOVEL WITH QUICK TRANSMIGRATION. >No misunderstandings , Relatively fast paced romance, No other love interests. >There will be quite a few GL & BL side couples. >This is the story of our two protagonists Mo Yuxin (MC) and Su Yubing(FL) who are bound by a Bond so strong that it transcends reality itself. They are each other's one and only soulmate, their love knows no bound. This is story of their journey to cultivating immortality in a world that is unfair to women , in a world that is wholly dominated by men, where strength is all that matters. Without strength , you don't even get a chance to live peacefully. Our mc Mo Yuxin gets a legendary inheritance from a primordial god who is also one of the oldest gods to live till date and the only one in all of multiverse. This god and her already deceased soulmate decided to leave their inheritance to their only descendant to whom the god's soulmate left a piece of their soul. Watch as how their journey brings about unprecedented changes to the whole world and the multiverse and their sweet and steamy love which will make your tooth ache from sweetness. .. .. Mo Yuxin:- Are you exhausted, baby? Su Yubing:- *glares threateningly* It's all your fault. Mo Yuxin:- what do I do? You're just too delicious ~~ *licking her lips* Su Yubing:- Shameless! *a blushing mess* THIS IS MY VERY OWN WORK.

Erika Belion never expected her life to suddenly take such a dangerous turn. She used to be just a low-income omega who worked several part-time jobs just to make ends meet with food and a roof over her head due to a difficult family situation. The wolf never expected that in the middle of a presentation by her musical group in a small speakeasy, her heat would be unleashed, and since she did not have a partner, she ended up emitting irresistible pheromones that, added to her lack of control, turned her act into a spectacle of mockery. That night she felt so humiliated that she had to leave without pay because, in addition to her zeal, she did not have the courage to look her boss in the eyes. But while Erika ran as fast as she could to her car to go straight to her apartment, feeling so embarrassed that she did not realize that from one moment to the next the laughter along with the degrading mockery towards her could be heard in the background. They stopped dead in dead silence. If only he had been in better condition or taken a moment to compose himself, perhaps he would have learned sooner that his heat would have drawn the attention of someone extremely dangerous. Among all the alphas who might have been interested in her for some reason or another... the one who was most interested was the boss of one of the most dangerous mafias on the continent. William Aballay. ----- William Aballay is the leader of one of the oldest and most powerful organized crime families. An alpha who had everything at his fingertips, he thought that in the next few years, he would be busy with the daily grind of managing his, in the process, inherited empire. Unfortunately, this is not his biggest problem at the moment. He is used to commanding and maintaining order for both his followers and his supposed competitors. He can take care of that with his eyes closed and both hands tied behind his back. What he was not mentally or physically prepared for was finding a beautiful woman who caught his attention more than any other woman he had ever met. ----- "William, our relationship is not good..." -Erika whispered, with a trembling voice, turning her back on the alpha, not being able to see him in the eyes- "I bring out the worst in you" -When she was about to run towards the door, he suddenly felt as if one hand was placed on his waist while the other snaked towards his neck, squeezing it a Little- "Ho, my dear Erika" -the black-haired man would tighten his grip a little, bringing his mouth close to the omega's ear, touching it lightly- "you couldn't be more wrong" -the shiver that this action caused only made him smile- "what you saw a few moments ago was simply the real me... the William that everyone fears and respects because he knows what will happen to them if they don't" "W-Wil..." "I would kill everyone I consider allies with my bare hands before I lost you" -he murmured, a dark smile now curving his lips- "I would kill the world itself if it dares to make the slightest scratch on you. You belong to omega... and nothing and no one will change that"

Erika Belion never expected her life to suddenly take such a dangerous turn. She used to be just a low-income omega who worked several part-time jobs just to make ends meet with food and a roof over her head due to a difficult family situation. The wolf never expected that in the middle of a presentation by her musical group in a small speakeasy, her heat would be unleashed, and since she did not have a partner, she ended up emitting irresistible pheromones that, added to her lack of control, turned her act into a spectacle of mockery. That night she felt so humiliated that she had to leave without pay because, in addition to her zeal, she did not have the courage to look her boss in the eyes. But while Erika ran as fast as she could to her car to go straight to her apartment, feeling so embarrassed that she did not realize that from one moment to the next the laughter along with the degrading mockery towards her could be heard in the background. They stopped dead in dead silence. If only he had been in better condition or taken a moment to compose himself, perhaps he would have learned sooner that his heat would have drawn the attention of someone extremely dangerous. Among all the alphas who might have been interested in her for some reason or another... the one who was most interested was the boss of one of the most dangerous mafias on the continent. William Aballay. ----- William Aballay is the leader of one of the oldest and most powerful organized crime families. An alpha who had everything at his fingertips, he thought that in the next few years, he would be busy with the daily grind of managing his, in the process, inherited empire. Unfortunately, this is not his biggest problem at the moment. He is used to commanding and maintaining order for both his followers and his supposed competitors. He can take care of that with his eyes closed and both hands tied behind his back. What he was not mentally or physically prepared for was finding a beautiful woman who caught his attention more than any other woman he had ever met. ----- "William, our relationship is not good..." -Erika whispered, with a trembling voice, turning her back on the alpha, not being able to see him in the eyes- "I bring out the worst in you" -When she was about to run towards the door, he suddenly felt as if one hand was placed on his waist while the other snaked towards his neck, squeezing it a Little- "Ho, my dear Erika" -the black-haired man would tighten his grip a little, bringing his mouth close to the omega's ear, touching it lightly- "you couldn't be more wrong" -the shiver that this action caused only made him smile- "what you saw a few moments ago was simply the real me... the William that everyone fears and respects because he knows what will happen to them if they don't" "W-Wil..." "I would kill everyone I consider allies with my bare hands before I lost you" -he murmured, a dark smile now curving his lips- "I would kill the world itself if it dares to make the slightest scratch on you. You belong to omega... and nothing and no one will change that"

Li Anzu’s Very Serious, Totally Professional Notes (a.k.a. Abstract for “When the Wind Returned to Garden City”) Let me be honest I didn’t believe in any of this No lights, No future, No hope That was my very educated projection for Garden City And yet~ The mayor — that guy with too-sharp cheekbones and zero sense of work-life balance he built wind From silence From the ruin of things we stopped believing in With math Side note: while he was reinventing sustainable power and rebuilding public trust I was microwaving leftover noodles... Twice And then she appeared Lu Yining Brains, Beauty, Backbone The kind of woman who makes a spreadsheet feel like a sonnet She speaks in clarity walks in structure and presents quarterly growth like a goddess of ROI Of course she ended up with him Of course she did And me? Well~ I stood in a café Waiting for what I was certain would be my moment I had my tie straightened I had a one-liner prepared I was even practicing how to hold a mug with gravitas The music shifted The lights adjusted And they called someone else Her… She walked out like morning itself And the room forgot I existed (×﹏×) Yes. I drank two lattes in a row No, I’m not proud… If you think this story is about energy and infrastructure and the resurrection of a failing city… you’re not wrong But it’s also about~ Believing in people long before the numbers agree Falling in love with someone whose brilliance burns Watching your oldest friend become a legend And realizing you might be the footnote in someone else’s epic If any of that hurts~ you’re not alone When the Wind Returned to Garden City is a story of invention, rebirth, secrets, systems, love, and the quiet ache of not being chosen — Li Anzu Financial Officer (in theory) Emotional Support Witness (in reality) Certified Lu Yining Fan Club Vice President Coffee Recovery Specialist ┐(￣ヮ￣)┌

Noel Clark , a 35 year old man with a wife and daughter died and was reincarnated into a new world, a world of magic and monsters, a world of demons and angels. reincarnated with the strongest and rarest of attributes, he seeks to return to his family in time but to do that he must uncover the hidden secrets of this world and battle the oldest of beings who seeks to bar his path home.(This story will be posted on royal road#1)