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“In misfortune awaits fortune.” In a universe where Gods dwell on the highest floors of the Tower, an Arcana Card for immense good luck was created. To balance this, a devastating misfortune card was also born. Unbeknownst to the Gods, both cards slipped out of the Tower and went unnoticed. Julien, cursed by the card of immense bad luck, lived a life where death shadowed his every move, and the Grim Reaper’s blade seemed ever-present. His first life ended in despair, but at the height of his misfortune, a glimmer of hope emerged when a mysterious entity offered him a deal. The deal: conquer the Tower and fulfill her request, in exchange for a chance at a better life after reincarnation.  With the Eternal•Lust System granted by this enigmatic entity, Julien embarks on a perilous journey to ascend the Tower and become the one and only—Grand Lust Sovereign. ***** Discord: https://discord.gg/RBhAbVAvnN [Warning: Mature Content. Discretion is advised.]

"David Raphael's life slipped beneath the waves of a glacial sea, his unfulfilled longing for GTA 6 forever etched in the digital realm. As his soul was torn from its mortal shell, a vortex of otherworldly energies swept him away to a medieval world, where foreboding forests shrouded in mist stretched towards the horizon, and rugged, granite mountains pierced the sky like shards of splintered stone. "In this unforgiving realm, David's journey began, a treacherous path woven from darkness and flickering moonlight. His quest: to claim the legendary Blessed Visor, an ancient relic rumored to grant its wearer mastery over the very fabric of existence. Yet, as David's ambition burned brighter, the weight of his desire settled upon him, a haunting reminder that 'heavy is the head that wears the crown.'"

There is a star gate in the world, and those who enter it become gods Ren Ye, once shackled in the grim silence of a prison for three and a half years, was suddenly approached by a mysterious figure. The stranger's words cut through the stillness: "If you choose to participate in this game, you may leave now... but the cost? Perhaps death." Years passed. The echoes of the past faded, leaving only the remnants of memories in Ren Ye's mind. He stood alone before the star gate, his gaze fixed on the boundless horizon, a ghost of his former self. The faces of those he once knew blurred, their names slipping through his fingers like water. The year was 2024. The tide was rising, and the dead would mark the passing of time. ........ Edited/Translation, 7 chapters/week minimum. All credits to original author (Pseudo-Ring )

"All I need is a second chance..." "A second chance to make things right." Watching the world in front of him crumble before his very eyes, Valyr felt immense regret. He and his comrades made sure to prepare for every possible mishap, for every possible thing that could've gone wrong... yet in the end, their side still lost. Feeling his consciousness slip away from him, the young man screamed out into the heavens, wishing at his dying moment to get a second chance. A second chance to make things right. Thankfully, the heavens responded. Sending him back into the world where everything began, Valyr was reborn as an NPC of Greater Beyond a year before the game went live. Armed with all of the knowledge he'd gained from his past life, as well as the goal of not wanting the past to repeat itself, he was going to make sure they won the final battle this time, stopping at nothing to achieve it. Though, before he could do that, he'd first have to pick up the path he ventured in the past. ---------- Feel free to join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FU7fdYwaau

[Never Meet Your Heroes] Have you ever heard that phrase? Think for a moment, if you had the chance to meet the person you admire the most, what would you do? Would you consider that warning carefully?, or would you take the risk, no matter the consequences? On the other hand, what if you let that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away? Could you live with the regret of not having tried? Mila Vellerth, an energetic and spirited young woman, faced a similar dilema. One day, she had the chance to meet the super famous sorceress Katrina Erlenbaugh. "I can't miss this opportunity!" she thought, filled with excitement. However, to her misfortune, Mila had no idea that taking this step would lead her into a dark and dangerous world. Important Note: The main plot will focus on the challenges Mila Vellerth faces after meeting Katrina Erlenbaugh, her platonic love... I mean, the person she admires the most. Warning: this story will include plenty of yuri content. Also, expect romance content too. Tags: Urban, Superpowers, comedy, romance, yuri, weaktostrong, enemies to lovers, slice of life.

Humiliated and in heat, Idalia was forced to attend the Moonlight Masquerade in hopes of finding a mate to satisfy her body's needs. Vulnerable to her desires, she ran into the woods to escape a potential scandal. But when a masked man catches her, his touch tosses all reasoning aside. What should have been a simple humiliating event for the princess turns into a night of passion. There was one problem though: she couldn't remember who she mated with! The slave who carried her to bed. The knight who knelt before her and offered his canines for touching her. The sworn enemy Alpha Prince, who confessed his love for her. Follow Idalia as she navigates between three Weres. One is a pretty guy eager to please her to escape his fate, another trying to reclaim his honour while unable to control his desires, and the last is a villain using her for his goals, but a flame festers between them at every interaction. A slave, a knight and a villain prince, who will she choose? [ Mature Content ] "You smell like the sun." His strides are long and confident, heading in my direction like he knows exactly what he wants. He stops before me, and my head tips back. "How is that possible?" His voice drops to a rumbling whisper. Now that he was close to me, the burning ache deep within started to throb and palpitate. His body tensed, and then he was on me, nose against my neck, inhaling deeply, one hand on the side of my hair, pinning me in place with his hips. My head tilts back, unable to stop myself from giving into his touch, exposing my neck more to him, his chest rumbling as he licks the side of my skin, kissing and nipping, placing his scent over me. I am completely and utterly at his mercy. I vaguely hear material ripping, and then his warm hand cups me. "You're not finished yet," his voice is thick and deep, and it shoots straight to my tingling, pulsing core. His touch is almost possessive, and I nearly beg him to do whatever he wants with me. "Should I make it better?" His whisper is a caress against my ear before he nips the lobe, a bite promising that this would not be tender. - Daily chapter uploads -

Lara was at rock bottom, feeling like a puppet whose strings had been cut. When she stumbled upon her husband and best friend in a compromising embrace, everything fell into place. The heartbreak stung, but it also ignited a fierce determination within her. Instead of wallowing in despair, fate intervened, giving her a second chance at life—waking her up ten years earlier, just before the chaos began. Armed with wisdom, she promised herself not to repeat the same mistakes. As she stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze fell on Lucas, her once-beloved fiancée. Regret washed over her; she couldn't believe she had almost let him slip away. This time, things would be different.

Transmigrated into the novel you read and became the heir of the Duke, only to be trampled under the protagonist's foot? Passerby villain? Appeared in only one chapter? "Who are you looking down on?" Ian cursed his destiny and vowed to change everything. [Ding!] [A new quest has been activated.] 'Oh? Do I have a system? Even better.' [Basic Quest 1: Don't let your flower slip through your fingers.] 'Nice, I won't let go of her anyway.' ... [Basic Destiny Quest 1: Can You Finish What You Have Started?] 'Bring it on!' ... [Ding!] [You are at an important fork in your fate.] [Unique Destiny Quest: Fight with all you have.] 'Heh? Who are you looking down on?' As Ian completed one quest after another, he also inadvertently began to fall into a vortex of the unknown. He discovered there was more to this world than described in the novel. 'Damn it! These suspense and twists, one after another, are killing me!' --- Tags: Smut, 18+, harem, no incest, weak to strong, romance, wizard, magic, knight, System, Discord Link: https://discord.gg/WWyfSmjeSU

Andriana "Andy" Bennett had lived her entire young life like a Princess, spoiled and loved by her parents and older brother. But tragedy struck her family, leaving her orphaned and alone. The Preston family took her in. Mr. Preston, her father's best friend, treated her like the daughter he never had, honoring his friendship with her father. However, Mrs. Preston only tolerated her presence. She had ensured that she would remember she never belonged in their family. Then, there were the handsome Preston brothers, Lucas, who treated her like she did not exist, and Tristan, who had become very close to her. Her life might not be perfect, but it was ok until she caught her boyfriend cheating on her on her 21st birthday. Wanting to get back at him, she dared to kiss her so-called brother, the older Preston brother, Lucas. What she did not expect was that he would kiss her back. Then, that was where the chaos started as she found herself on a roller coaster ride. She was engaged in a day, married in a week, and divorced two years after their contract ended. It sounded simple enough, but it was not. What would happen next?

Suzanne Mackenzie agreed to marry billionaire Andrei Runt for just one reason; she must exact her revenge on him. Andrei Runt was responsible for her sister’s death, and she would never let it slide, even if he hides himself behind his wealth. She goes on to marry him and begins to search for the one thing that would bring his whole empire down. In the meantime, she realizes Andrei is not as bad as he seemed and may have some redeemable qualities. Romantic feelings and desires ensue between them, but she must pretend for as long as she could until she gets the secret that would destroy him. Suzanne finally finds the one secret that would forever destroy him, but now she is confronted by her growing affection for him and her loyalty to her family. Would she abandon her family’s ambition and need for revenge for love? Would she honor her late sister’s memory and finally bring the man to justice? Would she abandon love, the one thing that she had ever discovered for herself, for her family duty? It’s a roller coaster of emotions that only you would want to discover.

"Let's get married," Alex said, and Lynn's eyes immediately grew wide. was he crazy? "What!" "You can do what I want, and i will do what you need." What happens when Alex hult, the sole heir to the hult empire, gets married to Lynn, a waitress with a troubles past... Everyone his curious about this unlikely union. is she a goldigger? Was it love? They wonder... What brings these two unlikely pair close to each other? would they heal from their past traumas and learn to love or will their trauma consume both... A roller coaster of emotion...

Chu Feng crossed the Jiuzhou Continent and inherited the Ancestor God Blood Pearl, cultivating until he became a Peak Martial Emperor. By chance, he saved an exquisitely beautiful woman with whom he fell in love and married. Unexpectedly, the woman turned out to be the Empress of the Jiuzhou Empire, and after giving birth to twins, a dragon and phoenix, she left without saying goodbye. Through numerous rigorous cleansing and marrow-washing sessions conducted by Chu Feng, these young children astonishingly developed supreme Divine Runes within them, capable of suppressing all forms of energy across Jiuzhou. Three years later, while dull and adorable, the invincible but unaware siblings, took advantage of Chu Feng's secluded meditation during Crossing the Divine Tribulation, sneakily slipped out of the village, and embarked on a journey to find their mother.

My name is Qi Yuan, and I am a time traveler who now holds the esteemed title of the eldest martial brother at Seven Colours Peak. I am armed with a game jade slip capable of connecting realms across the heavens, and blessed with the ability to unveil hidden information through my discerning eyes. [A seemingly ordinary blade of grass reveals secrets of a clandestine meeting between True Man Ku Mu and Empress Dashang that transpired just three days prior.] [Her name is Ruan Yixi, who appears to be your beautiful master on the surface, but she may have a deeper connection, perhaps she is even your wife.] [This is Heavenly Dao of the World, a Spiritual Object renowned for its significance in Foundation Establishment] [This is a lifeless planet, a potential vessel for the creation of a Golden Elixir]. So my road of cultivation turns gradually strange. "Heavenly Dao? A Spiritual Object for Foundation Establishment?" "So many desolate planets, all refined into Golden Elixir!" The Heavenly Dao is used as the foundation and refining stars into Golden Elixir. I am Qi Yuan, I become the origin of all things. My name is Jiang Lingsu, a fellow disciple at Seven Colours Peak. My Senior Brother is mentally ill. He is never focused on work. Nor does he like cultivation. He only loves simulation games. Senior Brother says, "Playing games is like cultivation. It can also create a world." One day, there is one more sun in the sky. I ask him what it is, he says, "That is my Golden Elixir!" This book is also titled 'Cultivation: The Jade Slip's Universe' and 'The Golden Elixir I Cultivated is a Planet,'

A blue blood boy who has everything in his life. Despite of all the amenities and friends he always feels lonely after his parents died he always wants a family then he meets with a girl from dreamland and after that his life took some drastic changes and also unravels the shocking truths about how is he connected with the dreamland? And is he meet this girl before who is calling him as her hubby?. Their story is full of roller coaster of emotions which will make you feel every emotion.

Whispers of the Summer Sky** Arjun never planned to spend his summer at a remote countryside resort, much less on a quiet hilltop bench. For him, it was supposed to be an escape from his family and the noise of life—just him, his sketchbook, and the stars. But everything changes when he meets Naina, a spirited and opinionated girl who claims the bench as her own. At first, their encounters are marked by playful arguments and awkward silences, but as the nights pass and the stars grow brighter, they begin to share pieces of themselves—dreams, fears, and the secrets they hide from the world. What starts as a chance meeting turns into something deeper, as the hilltop becomes their sanctuary and the summer sky witnesses the fragile bond forming between them. But summers don’t last forever. As the days slip by, Arjun and Naina must face the reality of their lives beyond the bench. Will their connection survive the world waiting for them, or will it fade like the whispers of the summer sky? A heartfelt story of fleeting moments, unexpected connections, and the beauty of finding someone who truly understands you.

I closed my eyes and sighed, letting the needle slip through my fingers and clatter to the alley floor. It wasn’t like anyone would miss me. There was always someone else to beat or rape. The nothingness was a relief. At least now I have peace. Only...since when did 'nothingness' have so many gods? As one of ten heroes chosen by the Divine, I was sent to another world to fend off a demon invasion. But, the gods aren’t all helpful, and treat this as a game. Waking up in the magical world of Enusia, I found myself cursed and alone, clapped in chains and despised. This world was worse, far worse than the playground I so naively left behind, filled with betrayal, pain, and death. I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Perhaps, in this life, I can find if that's true. I'm tired of living in the dark. It's time to find the light. Discord: https://discord.gg/PX3xqJdZMY

Sofia’s heart is a fortress, built from betrayal, grief, and a painful loss. She once believed in love, but after her husband’s death and the lies that shattered her, she swore never to trust again. Enter Lucas—young, broken, and battling his own demons. Despite his pain, he’s drawn to Sofia, and her cold exterior doesn’t deter him. He doesn’t try to fix her, but every encounter cracks the walls she’s so carefully built. The pull between them is undeniable, but dangerous. Sofia fears what might happen if she lets him in, while Lucas struggles to find a reason to keep going. Can they heal each other, or will their scars be too much to overcome? "Hearts in War: A Love Reborn From Ashes" is a journey of trust, pain, and the courage to love again. Will Sofia take the risk, or will love slip away for good?

"Hold on..." The rustling of falling clothes magnifies under the silence of the night. Lying in the midst of torn corpses and bloody soil the couple entwines under the moon. Protected only by the clothes spread out beneath her the young woman shivers. Feeling the touch of his slippery tongue running across the curve of her back. "Wait." She murmurs... "I can't." The man answers as callused hands slip into the fabrics of her dress. It's not that, she tries but unable to express. "They're... watching..." The man laughs instead, "is this another way for you to reject me?" No. That's not it the young woman thought as she listens to the voices overhead. "Hey! Move over, I can't see!" "See?! What are you watching!? Roll to the side, she's my representative!" "Shut up! I can't hear the sounds!!" "Calm down everyone." Tears gather at the corner of her eyes as the young lady listen to the conversation above. Biting on her lips she really wanted to shout to the sky, "you shameless deities!! Stop watching!!!"

#Forbidden love #Enemiestolovers #Slowburn Dear readers, before you start this book, it has been informed that this is a slow burn romance book, and if you're eager to read that romance aspect, you can skip to chapter 80. **** Carol's life took an unexpected turn after a message spread across the school platforms, leading to a week in the dreaded detention center for her guilty actions. Her dreams of graduating from Crown University and finding a good job seemed to be slipping away. Just as she thought it was safe to pursue a romantic relationship, she first faced unrequited love and then made a forbidden choice, resulting in a crushing outcome. How would she handle the fallout? Would she manage to avoid expulsion? #Dragons #Draconians #Earthworms #The silentum This novel has three volumes: His dragon heart: Forbidden love The mad king and the White-haired: Forbidden love The prince and slave: Forbidden love Note: This book contains mature content, so if you're not up for it, please don't read. Also, this cover doesn't belong to me. If the creator doesn't want it, please message and I'll take it down ASAP.

Jin-woo had never considered himself someone ordinary. Okay, that sounded like an arrogant thought to have, but he was definitely unordinary. He would always be reminded of this whenever he had to take his antipsychotic medication for his schizophrenia. It also didn’t help that he was starting High School with the whole school knowing this fact because of his little… slip up? Of course this comes with bullies targeting him, but that wasn’t new. Jin-woo was determined to do his best to avoid them and not draw any unnecessary attention to himself… But that was impossible as some God seemed to have cursed him to be in the same class as his bullies, and even that nosy popular girl who won’t stop talking to him in front of everyone. How many times did he have to say they weren’t friends, much less childhood friends for her to leave him alone?! However, what might be worse than being in the same class as your bullies and that annoying girl, was being in the same class as your bullies and that annoying girl, while being trapped in there because of a zombie virus outbreak… and somehow being the cause of it? Should he stay, or chance it with the hordes of zombies outside? What would you do? **** Warning: This book contains uncomfortable themes such as Domestic Violence, School Bullying, and brief mention of Teacher-student relationship.

"The world was fine until it wasn’t. And by the time I realized it was too late, everything I thought I knew was gone." Ariadne Cross lived a life like anyone else—routine, predictable, until the day everything changed. Signs of something wrong were there, small and subtle, but who would have ever guessed they were more than just coincidence? One moment, the world was normal. The next, it wasn’t. As chaos descends and society crumbles, Ariadne must navigate a world that has suddenly turned into a fight for survival. With everything she’s ever known slipping away, she’ll have to face the truth of what’s happening—and decide who to trust in a time when everything feels like it’s falling apart. What if the world didn’t end all at once? What if it ended piece by piece, and no one saw it coming?

A detective finds himself thrust into a nightmarish world of horror and mystery when a strange sigil mysteriously appears on his chest. As he struggles to uncover its origins, he becomes haunted by voices that echo in his mind. Desperate to unravel the truth, he grapples with the terrifying question: Are these whispers a sign of a deeper conspiracy, or is his sanity slipping away?

After the death of her mother, Amelia Jackson was tormented by her father and stepmother, betrayed by not only her friends in school but also by her family. Discriminated against no matter where she went and Amelia swore to find her mother's killer, to bring justice to the one who caused her so much pain. Amelia eventually became a police officer and eventually crossed paths with her mother's killer, a man considered to be the most dangerous in the city, but he managed to slip away in her moment of distraction. Having failed her assignment and sworn promise to herself, She decided to give it another try, determined to bring him to justice this time.

This novel tells the poignant tale of two souls bound by fate: a devout Muslim girl and an agnostic young man. Their paths cross in the most unexpected of ways, drawing them into a love neither could have anticipated. Yet, despite the intensity of their feelings, invisible walls keep them apart. Their love is forbidden not by their hearts, but by their faith, their upbringing, and the growing doubts that plague their consciences. Religion becomes a formidable barrier, one that neither can seem to fully overcome. As time slips through their fingers, they are left with the painful reality that they may not have much time to explore what they could become together. With the clock ticking, their love hangs in the balance. Will they finally confess the depth of their emotions? Or will this become yet another unfinished love story, lost to the winds of doubt and circumstance?

Michael thought a hike on the Appalachian Trail might clear his head, not turn his life upside down. Stumbling upon the Infinity Dungeon, he discovers a realm of magic—his ticket to a new life. But as Michael battles his way through the dungeon and gains magic [Skills], he realizes that the whole world is about to change forever. Other delvers with dangerous powers, hungry beasts, the awakening of old monsters. Dangers are everywhere. Friends are now enemies, abusing their power and even the Italian mob wants a slice of the pie. In a world where anyone can wield power, Michael knows he’s going to have to devise a way to get stronger. To deal with this he creates a megacorporation, and its Candle Light division is starting to look awfully similar to a certain foundation that deals with magical anomalies. LitRPG with lots of blue boxes, grounded in a real world that feels ever more dangerous, and a main character who will have to learn how to exploit his powers quickly, before events slip out of his grasp. The world is vast and full of dangers, after all, and magic only makes things worse.

"You need to let me go, or we might end up opening your wound," she said. "I am not letting you go this time ", he murmured. "Am right here " She looked up to see his face. His eyes were drowsy as he stared back. His hand slipped to her face, caressing her right cheek. "You're cold ", he breathed. "Sort of " His fingers moved to touch her lips, slightly parting them. Not moving an inch she let him continue. Then, ascending to her nose, tracing upwards to her eyes. But then he came back to her lips, lingering there. "Something wrong with my lips ?" She asked. "I want to kiss them" he replied. "Oh..." She whispered. "Should I ?" his gaze didn't shift from her lips as he inches closer to her face. She wanted to move away but something held her in place. "You're not moving away" his breath brushed over her nose. "Should I?" mimicked. He smiled, caressing his face against hers. "No, stay still" he replied. Vera did as she was told; Alec's lips touched the tip of her nose and then descended to her lips, softly pressing down on them, like he was testing her, still not sure if she wanted it. And when she didn't, he pecked her again. She closed her eyes as he bent lower this time fully kissing her, taking his time tasting every corner of her lips. "Vera " he pecked her again. "Kiss me ", she suggested, holding his neck, not letting him move away. And he did, this time passionately opening up her mouth to his pleasure. His tongue clashed with hers as her body responded to his assault on her. Deeper and deeper, they drowned in their kiss until she pulled away, gasping for air. "You're okay ?" he asked. "Mmm", she muttered. He chuckled and exchanged their positions, pinning her down on him. "Don't move, or you will hurt yourself ", she grumbled. "Am fine " he went on. Placing her hands around his neck, he kissed her again, nipping on her lower lip. ....... In a desperate need to pay off her father's debts, Verana decided to get married. But things don't go as planned and she ends up married to a stranger ,one with a lot of secrets.

"Do I deserve a place in this world?" A youth burdened by a past marred with failure and a despair so profound it consumed every semblance of life. Stripped of purpose and shattered by guilt, he embarks on a relentless quest for identity, only to find himself drawn deeper into a shadowed abyss. Each step forward unearths echoes of his mistakes, each truth uncovered only adds weight to the chains that bind him. Yet, within the void, a flicker of hope emerges—a fragile light threatening to be extinguished by the darkness of his soul. This is a story of redemption and ruin, where survival is not enough, and to rise is to embrace the fire that scorches. In a world where purpose slips like ash, will he uncover a reason to stand, or will he surrender to the void that calls his name?

Kael was a young man living a quiet life in the bustling city of Luminalis, surrounded by the looming presence of the Ascendant Guard—elite soldiers tasked with maintaining order in a world that was anything but stable. When the mysterious rift appeared, shattering the peace and tearing open the very fabric of reality, Kael’s life was upended in an instant. The rift is just the beginning of a far greater disaster. As powerful beings known as the Exiled—ancient creatures cast out of their realm eons ago—begin to slip through the cracks, Kael discovers a dormant power within himself, one that could be key to stopping the oncoming cataclysm. However, he is not alone in this fight. A mysterious figure known only as Ardin arrives, a warrior of untold strength who has been tracking the growing rift and its connection to the Exiled. With Ardin's guidance, Kael begins his training to master the strange and volatile energy inside him. Alongside him is Maris, a fierce companion whose path intertwines with his in ways she does not yet understand. Together, they must navigate this crumbling world, facing treacherous foes, uncovering dark secrets, and unlocking their hidden potential. As the Exiled close in, Kael’s only hope lies in his ability to control the energy flowing within him. But the journey ahead is filled with uncertainty, betrayal, and unimaginable power. The fate of the world rests in his hands, but to defeat the Exiled, he will first have to learn to confront the darkness within himself.

Betrayed and left for dead. Perfect setup for a revenge saga. Especially when the betrayal is committed by someone who meant everything to you. Scott Degen was no exception. However, instead of taking revenge after the fact, he decided to go back in time and nip the betrayer in the bud. I know, pretty crazy. He did pull it off though. However, things didn’t go according to his plan. Then again, they rarely do. Hrax: “I’ll grant you your wish. You’ll be reincarnated and have a chance to exact revenge. Do you accept?” Scott: “Oh god … thank you! Thank you so much! I accept, you bet I accept.” Hrax: “Perfect. How good is your gaming skills? Played RPGS before?” […Silence…] Scott: “Huh?” Hrax: “Do you prefer a system that’ll grant you new abilities as you grow stronger?” Scott: “Sys…system? Hey…what’s going on?! I didn’t ask for a…” Hrax: “Great, let’s go with that! Brace yourself, Athionia awaits your adventure!” [Epic portal music. Portal opens. Scott starts getting sucked into Portal] Scott: “AthioWHATNOW? HEY! WHERE ARE YOU SENDING ME?! THIS IS NOT WHAT I….” […]

Johann Freyy had long accepted that life wasn’t for him. Every job he’d tried seemed to slip through his fingers, and each dismissal stung harder than the last. He was tired—tired of trying, tired of failing, tired of feeling like he was never enough. As a construction worker on a planet that was suffocating under its own weight, opportunities were few and far between, and the ones that existed were often out of reach for someone like him. A simple mistake, one that wasn’t even his fault, had cost him the only job he retained for a long period of time, and that was the breaking point. He had nothing left. No hope. No future. But that night, as he sat in a rowdy bar, surrounded by faces just as worn and defeated as his own, something changed. There, amid the noise and chaos, he overheard a conversation that would change his life for the better or worse. * [A/N] There won’t be a fixed publishing schedule while I get into the rhythm of writing. Chapters will be posted whenever, but I’ll do my best to maintain some consistency to help me adjust.