Garbage Tongs

Dicabut meridian darahnya, pemuda Lu Ming menderita segala macam kematian yang menghina dan dianggap tak berguna. Suatu hari, secara tak sengaja dia mendapat akses ke Kuil Agung dan memulai perjalanan yang megah, mengalahkan segala rintangan dengan meridian darah agung yang telah terlahir kembali. Ribuan jalur Kaisar Naga tercipta dengan mengusai Teknik Naga Perang Sejati, menelan makhluk hidup tak terhitung jumlahnya, menyatukan semua meridian darah di langit, dan berkelana serta mengalahkan pahlawan dari semua Sembilan Langit dan Sepuluh Tanah.

Duncan Abnomar was transmigrated to a magical world. Most of the lands of the world had sunken, and the surviving humans could only live on islands. Due to an unknown reason, the world was also contaminated and strange phenomena and things would randomly appear. Humans had developed steam gear technology, and the islands were connected through boats. They survived by studying strange phenomena that happened all around the world. However, as the captain of a scary-looking ghost ship, Duncan was facing a huge challenge. "How the heck do I steer this ship?" Highly recommended by experienced editor: MC is transmigrated to a world mostly covered in water and far from civilization. He becomes the captain of the ghost ship, the 'Homeloss'. He steers through the fog and adventures through the broken world and the unknown deep sea. As he discovers the ruins of abandoned civilization, he would also stumble into the war between the strange phenomena and the devil gods. The story takes place in a combination of ocean and Chutly mythology world, a new and interesting background. It’s an attractive story to read due to the author’s sense of humor and mastery over the ambiance of the story. --------------- Another-style introduction: "On that day, a thick fog engulfed everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and faced a completely overturned and shattered world – the former order was completely gone, and peculiar phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society. The island city-states and the fleets challenging the sea have become the only lights of civilization left, while the shadows of old days still lurk in the deep sea, waiting to devour this dying world again. But for the new captain, there's only one pressing question – Does anyone know how to sail this damn ship?!"

She sneaked into his house, intending only to use his finger to make a fingerprint. Little did she expect that her plan to steal a chicken would end up losing a handful of rice. During a certain party, when someone asked what was good about Mo Nanjue, Tong Ran, thoroughly enjoying her meal, overlooked the figure behind her and blurted out, "He's filthy rich!" As soon as she got home and was about to open the door, someone blocked her at the entrance. "I heard you like that I'm filthy... rich?" Tong Ran's face turned red. "Mo Nanjue, you have no shame!" [Published under the title "Never Forget Your Original Aspiration, Grant You Morning and Evening," it's available in print; feel free to buy and add to your collection~] [The main story is complete, and side stories are still updating, so dive in with confidence~]

I thought I had seen bad endings before—but nothing prepared me for the garbage conclusion of The Hero’s Path. Years of investment, countless struggles, and for what? The protagonist failed. The villain won. Everyone else? Dead. Furious, I sent a message to the author, only to get a chilling response: [Do you think you could do better?] Before I could even blink, my phone exploded in a blinding light, and the next thing I knew—I was waking up in a completely different body. Now, I’m Merlin Everhart, a fourteen-year-old with a 12-star talent, the kind of gift only the strongest should have. But here’s the problem: I have no idea who I am supposed to be. With nothing but a system and a first-day-of-school alarm ringing in my ears, I’m thrown into the world of The Hero’s Path. Am I just another side character in a world that already ended once? …Either way, I refuse to let this story beat me too.

Her previous lifetime, she had loved him with all her heart, body and soul. He meant everything to her, but she was thrown away like garbage. After her rebirth, she vowed to dump his sorry ass! "I refuse to share your bed, breathe in your space, intimacy is a no go area. He looked tongue tied. Who had thought that during lights out, a cold night, she would want his embrace.

Muchuan accidentally got a magical box that couldn't be thrown away no matter how hard he lost it. He accidentally entered the fantasy realm of rules and became an apostle of the fantasy realm who walks between the fantasy realm and reality. The fantasy realm with the highest death rate, too little information? It doesn't matter, I have a recycling bin, and you can exchange it for information if you give me some good stuff. The skills are too rare and the combat power is too difficult to increase. It doesn't matter, recycling bins recycle all kinds of garbage at high prices, and they have all the skills. The magical props led the apostles to kill each other. You guys go ahead and play, I have ten more items that are better than this one. Just when Muchuan was traveling through the fantasy world, thinking that this box was the golden finger of his life... then he discovered that he was involved in a greater crisis by this box. Destiny is blocked, and only with your own light can you break through the fog!

Although the famed Tong clan had proved itself as producing vicious and powerful martial masters and leaders through the Chaotic Ages, the continent was not ready for the newest generation of monsters to unleash their fury after their clans downfall.

This is a Chinese translated novel, all copyright is reversed to the author, while the English translation to me. Author: You You Xian Translator: Doyenro(for fun) Wei Wei, who was lucky enough to win a reincarnation package and took over a female doctor's body with life skills. It's a pity that the system got the wrong place to cross, and the prosperous ancient times in the east transformed by her predecessors turned into a stinking dark Middle Ages in the west where food was scarce.  What can she do? We can only push up our sleeves to encourage everyone to talk about hygiene and civilization to build a harmonious society. Wei Wei: "The first step is to clean up this garbage dump-like castle." Felix: "My dear, marry me first, don't talk about the castle. The whole territory is up to you." T/N: * I do not own this novel, just translating for fun. * Contact me if the original novel is being officially translated, so I stop. Check out other translated novel *Rebirth of Hollywood Lady. *Married to the Demon King, she took the throne via infrastructure.

Note: Warning, this book is written by people who just wants things to be as much chaotic as it can possibly get. Additional disclaimer: The image is not ours. If you want us to take it down then bet. Additional notice: This book is being revised into an LN format. This is not the final version. This is just a draft for the LN format. So, a lot of things that are here might not be included, and some other things may be changed to flesh the story better. Are you tired of those troupes where the MC hides their powers? Or one where the mc wants or has to save the world for his loved one. Perhaps, one where the world just moves in a predestined motion. One where it's a sandbox for the mc to grow. Are you tired of those? Do you want to just throw your brain out the window and try something garbage for once. Do you want a scenario where something just happens for the sake of happening and not because it's for an overarching plot. If so, welcome. Take a stop here and read what this book has to offer. Fuck it, we ball. Serious note: - Fast-paced: Chapters transitions to other ones in a blink of an eye till around chapter 12, at least. - There are multiple main protagonists - mainly four of them, among them, two are guaranteed to have an harem apparently/ - Names are mixed. We'll be mixing names from different cultures as we see fit. - Confusing plot, apparently. Reasons you should read this novel: "JUST TRY IT."

Unperfect one chapter stories, series of fantasy world dilemmas and nonsensical garbage yap. The setting and the world is based on my other novel, but should be understood without even reading it (hopefully). It's just a normal fantasy world.

Giang had lived a miserable life since childhood, wandering like a stray dog through a ruthless world. As he grew up, he became a victim of school violence, trampled down into the filth of society. But Giang refused to accept it—he wouldn’t let fate crush him like garbage. Through blood and tears, he rose, throwing himself into brutal challenges, enduring countless hardships to build his own power. He formed gangs, personally purging evil according to his own sense of justice. But when he finally climbed to the top of the food chain, when everyone was forced to bow before him, would that justice still exist?

They call him The Garbage Man. A name that sounds like a joke—until you understand what it really means. He doesn’t clean filth. He doesn’t fix what’s broken. He does what needs to be done. No hesitation. No morality. If slaughter is the answer, he won’t blink. If mercy serves a purpose, he’ll grant it without guilt. Right or wrong? Those are lies the weak tell themselves. In a world where magic and power shape reality, where the strong feast and the weak are forgotten, he walks alone. No cause. No loyalty. No chains. Just an unshakable will and the resolve to carve his path—no matter the cost. So if you ever hear his name, pray it’s in a story. Because if he’s real, you won’t live to tell the tale.

“Tell me one good reason I shouldn’t rip you apart,” he asked, shaking his head in disgust. “A low life like you cheating on me is something I will not tolerate in the Walters family,” he sneered. Tears streamed down my face, my eyes pleading with him, but my voice failed me. All I could do was stare, my lips quivering. “Wait until I tell them what you really are!” he shouted, grabbing a handful of my hair and pulling, threatening to rip it from my scalp. Losing her mother to the cold hands of death, Isabella was adopted by her father. She was treated like garbage and mocked by her step mother and step brothers. Just to escape the hell called home, she sneaks to a party and drowns herself in alcohol, there she had a one night stand with a mysterious male, but that single night would cost her dearly.

"Change is an obscure, unfathomable, and invisible piece of garbage." That's what Silver used to think. But after dying an unlucky, and unfortunate death, he found himself stuck.. with himself? Yet, because of this event - self discovery became his number one goal in life. Can he really change? Is perfection real? Can he figure out what to write about? Who knows.

It was an ordinary day for Daniel Wristhotch, a 17-year-old amateur adventurer from the small village of Ambrecort. Dan finds a time machine in the garbage, and not knowing how to operate it, he and his pet Siberian Husky, Cambrian, accidentally reach Fantalasia, the majestic planet of magic. Dan would discover a tiny fairy, who would become the ultimate guide for all of Dan's expeditions. They would come across prosperous clans and destroyed kingdoms, victorious battles and dark wars, black magic and powerful spells, and many more! Will he defeat the dark forces of Aquilla and give freedom to the people? Or will he fail in his task? Why is he exploring a vast planet by no means? Will he return home? And who is the Horn Nemesis? Read on to find more!

don't expect anything from the R-18 chaps.... don't bother reading it, its not worth yall's time this is a terrible Novel in my opinion, I could have done this Novel much better but I let a lot of things get to me so it ended as a piece of garbage. ----------------- It's about a slain dragon who gets reincarnated with a system that no one else has except him but he don't know that. He yearns to fight for his family, help them in any way possible even if that means going against a filthy noble that is 100's times weaker than him. He must protect the ones he cares about and the loved ones he has. This is my first Novel so expect me to be bad at this and forget to create another chapter. -_- i forget things easily so please don't be harsh on me.

In his previous hollow life, Alek was a nobody. After a freak accident (getting rammed by a garbage truck) he gets transported to another world where Heaven and Hell exist. And not only that, but he becomes the vessel of an ancient evil feared by the mass. Now, granted the opportunity to experience a more eventful life, Alek will waste not a single second to enjoy and make the most of it in the most unhinged and unorthodox way he's never been able to. Well... that's what he hopes, as his inexperience from basic human interaction holds him back from understanding bonds and connections. The spread of an unknown Infestation across the desolate land, the two factions obscured in enigmatic darkness that are on the hunt for him, the bothersome people that somehow find a reason to continue interacting with him, and the (Needy) embodiment of unholy amalgamation that resides within him aren't the only things he has to tolerate in his new danger filled life. Along with his obliviousness, he must traverse his new life with the dark and unsettling vibe the people around him think he has. A dark fantasy/comedy about an awkward idiot and his shenanigans. Not recommended if read through the website. Use the app. Or you'll suffer brain erosion.

1+ chapters per week c: ... For eighteen years, Valerie has lived in the deep abyss under a different name– Lienne, the Great Abyssal. As the story went, Lienne lived fighting and clawing her way up the ladder to crown herself the Great Abyssal. A formidable foe who did not know defeat, the mysterious monster dwelling beneath all of the other horrid creatures lurking in the dark. And so, Valerie lived that story. In her previous life, she died after reading a cliche third-rate R-18 harem novel, “The Shadow Prince Who is The Descendant of an Ancient Dragon Will Gather Five Sexy Maidens And Prove All of His Enemies Wrong!” as a joke. Never would she have imagined she’d end up living that garbage novel. Although unforeseen betrayal was what ultimately led her to a gruesome death, she longed to return for the people she loved. Rather, any other place was better than the hell that was the Abyss. After eighteen years of living a nightmare to please the God who sent her here, she finally came to the end of the novel in which she was destined to die. But things don’t turn out as planned. The hero doesn’t get a harem, he’s significantly taller and far from average-looking as described in the novel, he drags out the final fight… And why is he sort of her type??

Being taken away of all his freedom, Noah was thrown into the jail accused of a murder he hadn't committed. This incident broke his personality permanently, getting out of the jail Noah started living as a shut-in giving up at everything.  Noah read novels as a mean to pass his time, while reading novels an particular novel caught his eyes, it's name was 'the hero of velveric fights the demon lord' 'It's a harem novel......' That was what Noah had thought in the beginning but, it all changed at the end of the novel.  'What the Hell's with this crazy novel!' The protagonist and all his harem members were killed and in the end the demon Lord took over the world.  It was then, after finishing reading the novel, Noah started coughing out blood and succumbed to his lung disease. Opening his eyes Noah found himself in a body of a 8 year old kid of the Melvix family which appeared in that crazy novel. He was known as the garbage of the Melvix family by all the knights and family members but that didn't matter to Noah. What matter is that- 'It's impossible to survive in the novel if you are not strong enough......' ********************************************** The cover used for this novel isn't mine. if you are owner of it and want to remove it please inform me.

[Interstellar+Spiritual Power+Pure Romance+Marriage First, Love After+Livestreaming+Gourmet Food+Disguises] Reborn overnight, Qu Tong cried to death; her vast wealth was gone, and she even ended up owing a billion in taxes. Stuck with a cheap husband her cousin didn't want who can't have children? Rarely comes home? And throws in an entire planet to boot? Qu Tong wondered if there could be such good fortune? She carefully guarded her full fertility value, perfunctorily yet sincerely playing the role of a big shot's dainty wife. She grew energy fruits and vegetables, fed them on schedule, and incidentally improved the food for the entire squad by taking care of their home. The Insect Clan attacked, His Highness was injured, ditching class to visit, pah! To check in. His Highness was too aloof; unable to charm him after a long time, she went online searching for strategies and even inquired about how to reasonably inherit all of her husband's wealth in the case of divorce. The next day, Si Yuting glanced at the top search trends, then looked at his guilt-ridden dainty wife and laughed, "That's difficult, considering I'm just divorced, not dead." Well-behaved and clever in front of others, behind their backs she did nothing of the sort. When her shop was reported, she cursed everyone who dissed her in the comment section one by one and blocked them all, leaving the netizens stunned: "Who taught her to curse like that?!!" In the academy competition, the enemy lacked honor, ganging up to bully the weak; Qu Tong pulled out a potion, directly turned the tables, and kicked them all out of the competition—no one can play me for a fool. When encountering a Star Thief, Qu Tong reassured everyone, "Don't panic, I'll go reason with them." Then she single-handedly drove her mecha, cornering the Star Thief: "This is a robbery, hand over everything valuable." ... One day. Qu Tong, holding her medical report, asked, "If I say I can reproduce asexually, would you believe me?" "Guess."

Our protagonist was once a world-famous Michelin-starred chef, known for his perfectionism, his arrogance, and his ability to turn any ingredient into culinary gold. He died tragically and wakes up in a high-magic fantasy world where... the food is absolute garbage. Here, people eat bland, tasteless mana-infused gruel because magic has made cooking obsolete. No one understands seasonings, textures, or proper culinary techniques. In noble households, food is just a status symbol, and commoners barely get by on unseasoned monster meat. But the protagonist has one thing in his favor—his stat screen.

Here, accounts the tales and ramblings that twists and turn the fabric of reality to a mesh of possibilities. "Ramblings of an OLD ONE" #LITTLEONE This is the tale of a soul born in wrong times, who gleams into cosmic fabrics with unparalleled devotion towards connecting to its essence. Until...Death or more so True birth came along as he completed his comprehension which gave meaning to an existence beyond measure. The Serene Path In a world where the balance of mind, body, and soul determines one’s fate, young Aki Akizakura stands on the precipice of unimaginable power. Born into a family of unparalleled strength, Aki is gifted with abilities beyond his years, but as he embarks on his journey of training under the watchful eyes of his family and mentors, the challenges ahead are unlike anything he’s ever faced. With his mind slowly unlocking otherworldly potentials and a mysterious system guiding his every step, Aki must navigate the fine line between mastery and madness. As realms shift, powers awaken, and threats loom on the horizon, Aki’s path is shaped by the choices he makes—each one more critical than the last. From breathing techniques that control his very essence to ancient runes that speak the language of the cosmos, Aki will learn that strength isn’t just about power, but knowing when to hold back, when to push forward, and when to trust in those around him. Can a boy destined for greatness find his true place in a world of mysteries, or will the weight of his abilities overwhelm him? The Serene Path is a tale of growth, self-discovery, and the power of knowing your limits. "Ride along the waves of this bard's song, welcome thee, who stuck so hard tong, loom your fabrics, cosmics, cosmetics grow~long. To NAMELESS one, O' Little one, claim thy name, shall hear forever on..for how Yor lives on...so on."

"I know what you're expecting me to say, but if I follow the wants of the people, I won't be able to lead you well as the Alpha of this pack," he said casually. Faisa was starting to feel stressed. She tried to assimilate the meaning behind what he just said. It didn't make sense. "Is some kind of rejection about to happen?" She thought to herself. "When I saw the one whom the moon goddess chose, I wasn't a bit attracted to her, I least expected such a shrimp-looking person as my mate," He continued not minding the weight of his words which hit Faisa like a bomb, she shook her head. Her eyes were shaking. "To end things, I've come to the conclusion of choosing the right one for me and not accepting the garbage that was chosen by the goddess," he added. His words were sharp and hurt her fragile heart. "Rejection" , is that the end of it? Was she already expecting this? Hasn't enough been done to mess up her life?

When a jobless young man [Tong Ping] and an evil goddess [Tanosi] meet, they decide to set up a utopia where they don't have to work, and where they can drink and have a good time. Beautiful women, luxury suites, and half a million points. If you join us, you'll get it right away! Come on! Let your nature run wild! Let's get drunk today, and long live the Tahini Sauce! The best place for you to be is as a captive pet of our country! Welcome to the Tanosi Ranch Republic!

Is the Royal poisonous mushroom all right? The prodigal son of the Royal family, once a beloved Prince of Kingdom Lechen, had to put down the crown in exchange for being the principle figure of an unparalleled scandal. The Royal mushroom, Björn Denyster. As a property to the Hardy family, she was scammed and destroyed, and thrown to be sold into the marriage market. She was Erna Hardy. – Today, when she was going to be sold as a wife to either a drunkard or an irredeemable garbage, the problematic prince, Björn Denyster appears to be the savior. You’re just a token, Miss Erna. Don’t try to consume the poisonous mushroom. Or you’ll die.

Everyone knows the classic Cinderella story. A prince who falls in love with a commoner and unintentionally rescues her from her abusive household. But… What if Cinderella were a prideful young man, and the prince… was a princess who could barely admit her own feelings? Oh. The things people will do for love. The illegitimate son from the Xie family is laughed at the aristocratic circle. Proud, aloof, and undeniably rude, he’s everything but likable. His only saving graces are his unmatched grades and a face that could stop traffic. Yang Qinru, the "tyrant" of Imperial Academy, is no damsel in distress. With a bat in one hand and wit sharp enough to cut steel, she’s both feared and respected. But behind her rebellion is a girl who’s unafraid to take what she wants—even if it’s someone as infuriating as Xie Xinglin. ... "You’re kind of cute,” Yang Qinru mumbled, her cheeks betraying her with a faint pink hue. "What was that?" Xie Xinglin looked up, frowning. "I said you look like you crawled out of a garbage can!" she snapped, cheeks flaming as she spun on her heel and stormed off. Later, Wang Ye leaned in with a sly grin. "Boss, you into him? Like, fantasizing-about-him kind of into him?" Yang Qinru shot him a glare. "Like who?" "You know… him. Do you, like, daydream about holding his hand and skipping through fields of flowers or something?" She snorted. "Of course not! What kind of nonsense—?" She paused, her voice dropping to a mumble. "It's not like I imagine us getting married, building a house in the countryside, and adopting five cats or anything." Wang Ye blinked, stunned. "Uh… boss, that’s oddly specific." "Shut up!" she barked, shoving him away. This isn’t your typical fairy tale. When the "Cinderella" isn’t waiting to be saved, and the "prince" has his own walls to break down, what’s left is a whirlwind romance of rivalry, sarcasm, and reluctant confessions. After all, love doesn’t always follow the script.

The Beastlord’s Second Chance Ethan Cross was a legend, a walking nightmare for his enemies, and a self-proclaimed genius of beast taming. By the end of his deeply exhausting career, he’d tamed creatures so powerful that kings avoided making eye contact with him out of fear of being accidentally mauled. His crowning achievement? Defeating the World Devourer, a cosmic garbage disposal capable of eating planets, magic, and your will to live. He sealed it away, saved the world, and heroically died in the process. Or so he thought. Instead of eternal rest or even a pat on the back from the gods, Ethan wakes up in his old, eighteen-year-old body. No wealth, no legendary beasts, and no dignity. Just a moth-eaten shirt, a pair of pants that could sand wood, and Scruff. A pigeon masquerading as a Wind Falcon with the coordination of a drunk squirrel. Turns out, starting over is worse the second time around. The world still revolves around beast taming: kingdoms are built on creature power, social hierarchies are determined by the strength of your companions, and everyone pretends they know what they’re doing. Ethan knows better. He lived through this circus once, and he’s determined to rewrite the script this time. The plan is to gather the most powerful beasts early, stop the rise of future disasters, and definitely avoid the whole “die heroically while saving everyone” thing. The problem? Valeria Drake, an insufferable prodigy with a Dire Wolf and a superiority complex, is still around to ruin his day. Oh, and the World Devourer might not be as sealed as he thought. Armed with an unhealthy amount of sarcasm, and the overwhelming desire to avoid his past mistakes, Ethan is ready to claw his way back to the top. Maybe. Assuming he doesn’t trip over his own hubris or get mauled by something embarrassing like a feral raccoon. Because the world isn’t going to save itself, and this time, Ethan would really like some applause when he’s done, or simply at least a decent pair of pants.

After his wife suddenly rose to fame on a variety show and asked for a divorce, Chen Yu left with his daughter with nothing but the clothes on their backs. At the moment he received the divorce certificate, "Congratulations, Host, for unlocking the Divorce Achievement and activating the Perfect Counterattack Life System." Chen Yu made his way from catering to entertainment, medicine, and the financial industry before venturing into the field of technology. When his ex-wife Fang Yuan came to see their daughter, intending to mock Chen Yu, she was stunned by the scene before her! All those entertainment industry big shots she had tried so hard to cozy up to were now revolving around Chen Yu. Regretful, Fang Yuan wanted to reconcile with Chen Yu, but then she discovered their daughter's teacher Tong Ya...

Introduction 1: In this world, there exist immortals and demons. Immortals plunder from Heaven and Earth while demons wreak havoc upon mortals. With the rise of immortals and demons, the world falls into chaos, with the common people barely surviving. People refer to these calamities as Immortal Disasters and Demon Misfortunes. In the late period of the Da Chu Dynasty, the world was in disorder, with feudal princes battling each other and feudal lords ruling over their territories. Wars, demon misfortunes, and immortal disasters followed one after another, making the human world a living hell. In this year, Lu Yan crossed into this world as the son of a refugee. One awakening to the truths of the Dao Book kindled hope in his once hopeless heart until he encountered a monstrous being with two human skulls... Introduction 2: Eerie immortals and demons, uncommon martial arts - this is a story of an ordinary person transmigrating into another dimension, relying on a Dao Book to struggle for survival in a bizarre world.

In the mystical fantasy world, Chen Chang'an was confined to the forbidden library as soon as he arrived, The sky literally started falling from the very beginning. Fortunately, at that very moment, his system awakened, All he needed to do was to read scriptures, and he would keep getting stronger. Thus, with the library filled with various books, a smile appeared on Chen Chang'an's face. ........ [Ding! You've read Daoist Scriptures and gained a level in 'Heaven Opening Law', currently Level 6.] [Ding! You've read the Secret Manuscript of Ten Thousand Buddhas, gained a level of Divine Skill 'Six Daos of Reincarnation', currently Level 8.] [Ding! You've read the Secret Records of Demon Gate, gained a level of Divine Skill 'True Demon That Shakes The World', currently Level 7.] .... [Ding! Due to the Laws of All Heavens being added to your body, embellished with trembling Literary Qi of the Great Dao, you're rewarded with: Become a Saint on the spot!] Years later, as time turned everything old, the world above and the world beneath were already in a desperate turmoil, with immortals descending to the mortal world, and gods and demons performed chaotic dances, making the lives of people unbearable. Chen Chang'an stepped out of his seclusion one day, looking at the heavenly gods and buddhas scattered across the sky. “I'm not targeting anyone in particular, but everyone here is garbage!” That day, he swung his sword and parted the heavens, ever since then, Heaven belongs to Heaven, Earth belongs to Earth! ....! [PS: Extreme mystical fantasy flow, invincible style! Light readers beware!]