When The Stars Align

"I'm actually an alien," says the little girl. I have no idea how to take this, Lachlan thinks. His training as a security guard didn't cover it, nor did it cover how to deal with running into a hot guy from a past he's trying to hide from, or avoid alien conspiracies when they come knocking. Wait, what? That last one must be wrong, aliens aren't real. ...Right?

——— Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. My body stiffened as a palace guard called for me from the other side, but I ignored it. Mei, on the other hand, began pushing me away in a panic. "Cheng, let go," she said, struggling in my arms. "Can't you hear him? What if he comes in and sees us like this?" "I don't care," I replied, my lips brushing her ear. "Tell me you forgive me, that's all I need. I won't let go until you do." I knew I was taking a risk, a huge one, if we were seen like this, there would be consequences. But losing Mei would be the bigger risk, the one I couldn't take. I couldn't let her slip away. "I just need to hear you forgive me, mei. That's all I need right now." The guard knocked again, calling my name, and Mei struggled harder. "Cheng, please," she said, her voice cracking under the strain. But I didn't budge. Finally she muttered, "Fine. I forgive you." "I forgive you, you crazy jerk." "You really mean that?" I asked, my voice barely audible. She nodded, exasperated, and only then did I release her. Just as I did, the door swung open, and I barely had time to step back before the palace guard entered, the guard rushed in, his face pale with worry. It was a close call. too close, but I didn't care. Mei flinched at the intrusion, but quickly composed herself, stepping away from me to a more respectable distance. The guard, wide-eyed and clearly flustered, fell to his knees in a bow. "My deepest apologies, Your Highness. I called for you several times but received no reply. I entered out of concern, fearing the worst." I glanced at Mei, but she wouldn't meet my eyes. She simply gave the guard one last look and walked out, leaving the room without a word. I let out a long, exhausted sigh, running a hand through my hair, still reeling from everything that had just happened. Turning back to the guard, I motioned for him to stand. "Get up" "And next time, don't enter my room without permission." ———— Desperate for an heir, the Emperor strikes a dangerous deal with Lokiàn Shén, a 100,000 year old demon. The pact brings him Prince Cheng but also a terrible curse—a shadow that threatens Cheng’s life and the stability of the empire. As the Emperor's health wanes, political vultures circle, and the court is filled with doubts on Cheng's future on the throne. Meiying, a fearless warrior, returns home after years of secret training in the martial world only to find her home in ruins and her family vanished. With a desire for vengeance, unknowingly saves the prince during a deadly ambush. Their destinies collide, and she discovers her own powerful secret; a rare ability to manipulate one's life force, once wielded by protectors of the throne. But her newfound powers are unpredictable, and Cheng’s curse only deepens the chaos surrounding them. As political conspiracies rise and dark forces awaken, Cheng and Meiying must forge an unlikely alliance to save the empire. Can Cheng overcome his curse to claim his destiny? Will Meiying’s quest for vengeance tear them apart—or lead to salvation? Author’s Note (Rong King) This story is a work of fiction, entirely created from my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or places is purely coincidental. I have made every effort to craft a compelling narrative, but I acknowledge that some scenes or details may be inaccurate or unintentionally offensive. For this, I sincerely apologize. My intention is to entertain and inspire, not to harm or misrepresent. Thank you for your understanding.

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

In 1630 B.C., five young individuals from different regions of the world are chosen by the stars for an extraordinary adventure. Phaistos, a curious Greek boy; Freya, a brave Scandinavian girl; Kibi, an agile scout from the African steppes; Zara, an ingenious Berber healer; and Miki, a disciplined Japanese prodigy, all share a unique connection with the stars. One night, a mystical encounter leads them to the Academy of Ætherion, a renowned school of magic nestled among the stars. Destiny has united them to protect the balance of the universe and safeguard their homeland, Earth, against an imminent threat. Together, Phaistos, Freya, Kibi, Zara, and Miki embark on a thrilling adventure, forging indestructible bonds and facing formidable challenges. This journey will etch their names in the History of the Cosmos as "the Chosen of the Stars."

… Due to a series of misunderstandings, Lin Yuxing, a poor student, is mistakenly identified as the love interest of the aloof campus heartthrob, Gu Zhongyi. Lin Yuxing: Please stop spreading rumors and don’t interfere with my part-time job. Gu Zhongyi: I have too many pursuers, and I happen to need a shield. The monthly salary can be negotiated. Lin Yuxing: Hello, Senior Gu, I am the best shield you can have! In front of the seemingly unapproachable Gu Zhongyi, Lin Yuxing receives special treatment. Unfortunately, the mutually beneficial arrangement doesn’t last long as Lin Yuxing unluckily realizes that he seems to have developed feelings for Gu Zhongyi. Thinking that it’s only one-sided, Lin Yuxing, who considers himself imperfect, hesitates to express his feelings. Little does he know that Gu Zhongyi has loved him for many years, and everything was planned in advance.

a gamer is thrust into a new world out of nowhere a world he could only dream of before with magic, kingdoms even a bit of technology anything he could think of how will he use his new found power in this world will this world change for the better or worse can he break the habits that have become ingrained into his very being come along and find out on this wild adventure in a universe of fantasy and magic

Lucien "Lucy" Hallowell, aged 16. A nerd genius who skipped a grade in middle school. After a long wait, he's finally old enough to use a VR Headset. On his 16th birthday, his only friend in class, Phoebe Star, gave him the best VR Headset imaginable, along with an MMORPG game called "Stars of Gerhana". MMORPG VR Games are saturated these days, but this game is different. Follow Lucy as he explores this new world. Playing the game in his own ways, for fun of course. Along the way, watch him discover the hidden secrets of this game. Follow him as he grows in the game, as well as in his daily life.

Under the threat of getting destroyed, Ark(a planet near the asteroid belt) sends a messenger to Earth to ask for help and possibly form an alliance. Ark holds Earth in high regard yet when the Arkian messenger arrives, her whole view of Earth is shattered. With no way to return to her planet as her ship has been damaged beyond repair, and no way to contact home, she is forced to adapt to whatever Earth throws at her while trying to figure things out. However, the clock is ticking. Unknown to the Earthlings, the inhabitants of the planet threatening Ark are known to be greedy and will not stop at Ark. Earth will have to enter the fray one way or another.

Groggily opening his eyes, Alex rubbed the sleep from his eyelids, the sound of his own groggy voice echoing in his mind... "Wha...?' As he slowly sat up, the memories of the previous night came flooding back. He had been camping, trying to escape the struggles of his mundane life. The peacefulness of the night sky had been his solace, and he had spent hours gazing up at the stars, lost in thought. But then, he had seen it. A falling star, blazing across the sky like a tiny, celestial bullet. At first, he had thought it was just a meteor, a fleeting moment of beauty in the vast expanse of space. But as it drew closer, he realized with a start that it was something much, much bigger. Whoa...!" Alex's voice was barely above a whisper, but it was laced with a mix of awe and fear. The object was enormous, its size and speed making it look like a truck plummeting towards the earth. And then, in an instant, everything went black. Alex's eyes fluttered open once more, and he was met with an unfamiliar sight. He was no longer on the forest floor, surrounded by the quiet of the night. Instead, he was... "Where am I?" As his gaze adjusted to the dim light, he saw that he was inside some kind of ship. The walls were metallic, the air was stale, and the only sound was the soft hum of machinery. Alex's mind reeled as he struggled to comprehend what had just happened. "How did I get here?" he whispered, his voice shaking with a mix of fear and wonder. "What is this place?"

Emily, having been orphaned as a baby, finds herself being adopted by an elderly couple. Not knowing her life story, she finds herself living a happy life with her adoptive parents and from an early age pursuing her dream of being an actress. With the ups and downs of life, she now ends up going to M City, in search of her dream.

Maybe it was fate, were we destined to be from the beginning or destined to be apart?, or maybe we were just two lost souls searching for love in places and people couldn't find it, we were similar and different at the same time, we found ourselves in this dark room of hope till the light came, supported eachother in every endeavours, we were strong together an unbreakable force, and maybe and just maybe we might die together as fate seemed to have brought us closer but still set us apart.

Sa isang maliit na bayan na napapaligiran ng mga bundok at isang hindi kapani-paniwalang mabituing kalangitan, dalawang magkasalungat na personalidad ang nagtagpo at lumikha ng isang hindi malamang na koneksyon. Habang nakikitungo sila sa mga lihim ng pamilya, mga tunggalian sa paaralan at mga personal na pagtuklas, pareho silang napipilitang pumili sa pagitan ng inaasahan ng mundo sa kanila at kung ano ang gusto nila para sa kanilang sarili.

General Alexander War, a legendary tactician and hero of Arkedia, thought his story ended with the slow march of age. Yet death was only the beginning. Reborn into an unfamiliar world as an 18-year-old orphan, Alexander awakens in a society ruled by a merciless System. This omnipotent force governs every aspect of life, rewarding labor with survival and punishing failure with erasure. In this cold, efficient civilization, compliance is survival. Overseers patrol the streets, ensuring strict adherence to the System’s rules. The people are bound by fear, their lives reduced to a series of tasks and transactions, while those who falter vanish without a trace. It’s a world where humanity has traded freedom for order, and rebellion is unthinkable. But Alexander is no ordinary man. With the mind of a seasoned general and the soul of a leader who once commanded armies, he begins to see the cracks beneath the System’s perfection. Determined to forge his own path, he quietly observes, learns, and plans. As he navigates the shadows of this unforgiving world, Alexander discovers a deeper purpose: not just survival, but the chance to defy the System itself. A war unlike any he has fought before awaits him not against armies, but against the very foundations of control. In a world that demands submission, Alexander will rise. His journey is not just one of survival but of rebellion, freedom, and ultimately, transcendence. The battlefield has changed, but his resolve remains unbroken. This time, he fights not for a nation, but for the future itself.

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...

"Let me fall in love with you." With his ocean blue eyes, he looks at me. "I can't ...We are enemies." "I-" I know that. I doubt anyone knows it better than us. But still I can't help it. I want to love you. I want you to love me. I want us to be together. I wish I could declare this to whole world. Slowly extending his hands towards me, he says"One day we will not be enemies, maybe then we can be lovers." What do I say to that? Do I tell him I will wait... Or question him when? I have so many questions to ask him. But again how do I break it to him. "..." "n.." His gaze stuck on me for a while finally disappears. Facing straight, he finally breaks the silence with a soft wispher"Not just lovers." "Yes." I question him not believing my ears. Maybe the whistle of air is hindering my hearing. He whimpers. Completely turning away his head, he adds"Not just lovers but spouses." "Are you proposing to me?" I couldn't believe my ears, I couldn't believe reality. I am dreaming, aren't I? Maybe the night's cold is finally getting to me. "Yes,I will you accept?" He heard that. Noway did I speak aloud? Huh. The tips of his ear are little red. He is so cute. I can't help but smile to that. "You do realize you are asking me to wait to date right?" He turns and stares me down in eyes. He looks pitful. Maybe to an outsiders, it looks like I am bullying him. "I will give you the answer when we aren't enemies. He looked away. He had a frown on his face. "When the night comes, will we meet again." I asked him, gazing upon the stars in the sky. " When the night comes, I will also come with it." His replied made my heart tingle. "But I don't know about you." My face had a soft smile.

Cressida Walsh is the Princess of Garvona. When she was 7 years old she was stricken with a horrible curse causing her to die after consummating her marriage, but it is avoidable. Now, 11 years into the future, She is dealing with the consequences of the curse. Just because it kills you, doesn’t mean you should live in fear and avoid it.. *wink*

**"Whispers Between the Stars"** It evokes a sense of mystery, love, and the cosmos, perfect for a romantic story!

A boy on the cusp of his seventeenth year who has yet to awaken the Radiance promised by his Guiding Star. While others manifest miraculous abilities, Seryth wrestles with a dormant destiny, haunted by dreams of falling stars and an unshakable sense of being out of place in a world that glorifies the light above. As he navigates the trials of youth and a society that views him as ordinary, Seryth begins to question the very foundations of the world around him. Blurring the lines between cosmic beauty and mortal fragility, “When Stars Weep” is a tale of self-discovery, power, and the relentless search for meaning in a universe where nothing is as it seems.

Aren't you tired of following the heroes for once?! Imagine if we followed the villains from beginning to end. But the real question is, will they win in the end...? M5 will decide that! Draco, Vega, Wrath... wait, who are these people...?

Beneath the stars of a boundless night sky, a young dreamer finds himself in a world unlike any other—a quiet realm of serenity and mystery. By a dimly lit bench near a Japanese-style convenience store, he encounters a girl whose face is blurred, yet her presence feels achingly familiar. As she gazes at the heavens, their silent connection grows deeper, hinting at a bond that transcends lifetimes. Through soft words and shared stillness, the two forge a fleeting but profound connection, leaving the dreamer questioning the nature of their encounter. Was she a memory, a soulmate, or simply a figment of his imagination? When he wakes, he’s left with an overwhelming sense of loss and wonder, carrying with him the echoes of a dream that feels more real than reality itself.

Hrefna grew up like many who were descended from the settlers of Expeditionary Fleet Gullstjarna; taught how to hunt, to fight, and most importantly... how to survive. Like many of her brothers and sisters, Hrefna eventually left her home world and joined with the Einherjar, the Gullstjarna Fleet's branch of Humanity's vast military; she rose through the ranks to become an accomplished sniper and expert mech pilot. For years she served in the Vel Risi Company of the Einherjar, and now she finds herself on the most recent front against the nearly endless swarms of the Chukanid, a race of ravenous aliens that think of nothing besides feasting upon anything composed of biological components, but it is here that her fate begins to zip around the countless stars of the universe. --- This will be a book with action, romance, character development and an equal amount of goofiness to seriousness. Characters will be as dynamic as I can possibly make them (within reason, obviously) and the interactions will be a primary focus of this book. The other will be the action, from close range gunfights to long ranged shootouts with normal guns, all the way to space battles fought with ships and mechs; aliens of all kind and of all sentient reasoning will fight with or against the protagonist, and I want to explore all sorts of things. This will also be a FUTA FMC, meaning Hrefna... has a penis despite being a woman; if you don't like that, please don't read. This will also have both 'giving' and 'taking' on her part, and there will be smut within the story, ranging from the lewdness of handholding to the wildest things you can imagine in a sci-fi book. The hope is roughly 500 chapters before reaching some kind of conclusion, with each chapter being 1-1.5k words in length; it will eventually go premium because... I need money, but I will leave the first ~50 chapters free to get people hooked and figure out if this is worth fastpasses or money. I hope you all enjoy this, and go check out my other books by viewing my profile; everything I write is FUTA though, just as a heads up, so don't go looking for something else...

A group of boys about twelve entered the most noisiest class of second year and formed two queues with the first half facing the second as if in a parade. Another boy entered with straight steps and stopped right in front of the class. At this moment, the noisy class turned as quite as seventy year old grave. "All stand to welcome King Duncan of Golden Gates!" The boy announced and as if it was practiced, the whole class stood up to welcome the so called king. Soon a tall boy with messy raven hair stepped in nonchalantly walking through the gap the dozen boys made out of the queue. He proudly stood in front of the whole class and was about to motion for everyone to sit when he noticed one student who still sat holding a comic book at her face. She had her legs on the table and was chewing on some chips. He squinted his eyes and made his way towards the brave student. The other students started crying silently without tears for the new student who has just offended the king. SLAM!!! Duncan slammed his hand on the student's table. She slowly lowered the book then looked up at Duncan lazily. "What?" She drawled as she munched some chips. Duncan was stunned with her flawless beauty that he almost fell in a daze but he quickly compose himself. "Don't you know the rules?" He asked in a deep dark voice. "What rules?" She asked innocently although her childhood friend has already told her. "Are you trying to tell me you don't know the rule on campus?" He growled but she just shook her head looking at him with those big eyes. "Boss she is a new student. She just joined yesterday." The boy who still stood in front of the class explained. "He is the king, and you're expected to stand and show respect when he enters the class." He referred to the new student. She turned her gaze from the boy to Duncan slowly and abruptly stood up. "Oh so you're the king everyone has been talking about since I stepped foot in this school. Hmm, not bad. Hot and handsome." She complimented as she scanned Duncan's body with her eyes in amazement. The other students were shocked. Tracy tried to make eye contact with her in order to signal her to shut up but her effort was in vain. "Well, I'm Claire Klein..." She introduced herself. "The goddess." She added grinning. -------- She is an heiress of a vampire lord but she is unknown. Her identity is a secret that even she doesn't know. Fate doesn't allow her to stay in her world. She is forced into the human world where she thinks is her home. She thinks she is just a normal human being who hails from a super wealthy family. She is being hunted down by her fated enemy without her knowing. Her enemy is the one closest to her. -------- Her parents died in a plane crash leaving the business empire to her. Her world turned upside down as she had nobody except her little brother who was just four months old. She suffered depression but overcame it in order to be strong for her brother. She raised him up as her own son and also took up the position as the CEO of her parents company. She was an unknown young ruthless CEO. At last she finds the love of her life thinking he would bring back sunshine in her life not knowing she was inviting her own death... -------- Read the intriguing story to find out if the female lead will be able to overcome her fate with love. -------- This cover is not mine. Credit to the owner - Grace Zhu

After three years of war, the capable prevailed, the powers ceased to exist, and the winner of the cruel battle, the Confederacy, emerged on Earth. Three years after the great war, it is time for the newly unified humanity to set its eyes on the vast expanse of space.

Mark is an 18-year-old boy who is unable to cope with adult life. From a young age, he was oppressed by his peers, doing whatever others wanted. Ridiculed and also bullied by his peers, he has lowered his values in life, and this has led him to the height of cowardice. Naomi, on the other hand, is his complete opposite. She is a courageous and passionate 20-year-old girl, adored by millions of teenagers, as well as adults. A world-famous advertising model who has reached the pinnacle of popularity through her crafty nature. One unfortunate event affects their meeting, and this begins a strange acquaintance that grows deeper every day and leads to many funny situations. Will they be able to come to terms with the destiny that unites them?

There were 20 kingdoms in this world and three teens, each one will rise to the top slowly but surely. There will be death, powerful monsters, sadness, and revenge...