Baton Down The Hatches

In this second volume, Malik now freed from the Sultan’s curse but transformed into a being of starlight and wind can no longer walk the mortal world as Layla does. But his love for her has not dimmed. Each night, when the stars burn bright over the desert, Malik sends his whispers down to her, calling her into a fantasy land that seems to exist only for them a hidden place where the sands glitter like glass, the moon is always full, and time stands still. Here, their love deepens in mystery and poetry. The fantasy land becomes a sanctuary but also a prison of longing. By day, Layla feels the ache of his absence. By night, they forget everything but each other in a world that feels more real than reality itself. As the story unfolds, they begin to realize that nature itself has its own plans. The final chapter resolves their story in a bittersweet, poetic way: nature’s decision, may or may not .... as you envisioned.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

In the year Stardate 1, mankind entered the interstellar age, with interstellar migration, spaceships, alien races, and outer gods...arriving one after another. By the year Stardate 717, Fang Xing looked out upon the cosmic backdrop teeming with dense armies of foreign races and declared that all aliens, cultivators, tentacles, esoteric teachings, and evil gods would be intimidated by his supreme talent and smashed to pieces with his iron fist... Well, this is actually the story of a transmigrator, who whimsically dominates many different worlds with the help of his professional panel...

How massive must the wealth of a family that has been passed down for five thousand years be? Sometimes, you’ll never know how rich your family really is until you push your parents a bit! Only after inheriting his family's five-thousand-year fortune did Zhang Menglong realize that the joy of the wealthy is so simple. Bank president, "Mr. Zhang, please, I beg you to deposit your money with our bank, and you can set the interest rate!" Huaxia's top wealthy second generation, "Does the whole world belong to your family or what?" World's richest person, "I feel like I am just a poor man!" European Royal Family, "Mr. Zhang, are you lacking a girlfriend? If you are, would you mind finding one? If not, would you mind one more? What do you think about our country's princess?" Latter, Zhang Menglong found out that the college his parents left him was the most impressive thing. Actually, being a dean turned out to be even more joyful than being the world's richest person!

Ten thousand years later, ice has melted. The Soul Federation Scientific Exploration team found an egg with a gold and silver pattern on it in the far north of the land, and after examining it with an apparatus, they found out that there were vital signs inside. They hurriedly brought it back to the institute for hatching. The egg hatched, but it was a baby, a baby exactly the same as a human - a baby born out of an egg.

"Yu Hang, a young eunuch, wants to understand why he was confined to the imperial palace, who his parents are, and who he really is."

A world where magic beasts went extinct… until technology revived them! David wakes up in the middle of a Hatching Ceremony in the body of Jethro Merrick, clutching the lowest ranked egg. Now he’s living the life of a poor mechvet’s son, dreaming of adventure as a Riftwalker (think monster taming and dungeon clearing… but with cybernetic beasts!). But dreams crash fast. His egg hatches into a Red Lizard—cute but powerless and only used for pest control. Just as Jethro resigns himself to a boring life, a wrong turn during a Rift Training expedition lands him in a forbidden Rift zone. He barely escapes alive… only to wake up with a supercharged power: he can see the magic and mechanics of every mechbeast, right down to their origins! Here’s the catch: the ancient conqueror who once had this power wants it back, and he’s bringing an army of terrifying mechbeasts to take it. To survive, Jethro must build an army of his own, starting from his powerless frail lizard. But can a pest-control pet (and its rookie human) save the world? Let’s hope so, because our dear world of Nebulon desperately needs saving!

They called him invincible. The Warhound of Eldwyn. Even rumored to possess the same strength as the Emperor. In a world where power is awakened, beasts are summoned, and men would kill to stand at the top, Aeron Wylde carved his name in blood and steel. A soldier bound by loyalty. A weapon for the crown. A living legend feared across kingdoms. He bled, killed, and conquered in the King’s name… until the day his King drove a sword through his heart. Betrayed. Abandoned. Left to rot in the very halls he once protected. But because he died bitter and filled with rage, his spirit roamed for several days until he awakened in a nameless village, wearing the skin of a filthy, broken drunkard. Still seething with rage over the King’s betrayal, he vowed to become stronger. What, become the King? He didn’t care about that. In the past, he raised his sword to kill the King’s enemies and protect his soldiers. Now? He’d raise it to their necks… and he wouldn’t stop until he brought vengeance on every last one of those who plotted his death. The problem? In this body, he was weak. Powerless. Barely able to stand and couldn’t even lift a sword with both hands. Most importantly, the former owner of this body didn’t awaken any magic and didn’t seem to have the potential to do so… or so he thought. Additional tags: Gritty Fantasy | Brutal Fights | Magic | No Harem | Single Love Interest (appears much later)

In a world a little different from ours, three ladies - who have suffered in their own way, living in different cities are destined to meet and find out if true love is for them or someone else.

Title: Wall Street Vengeance Genre: Mystery / Crime / Action / Psychological Growth / Revenge Setting: Modern-day New York, where the glittering towers of Wall Street hide a dark underworld intertwined with corrupt politicians and criminal syndicates. At its heart is the "Blue Ocean Project," an illegal biotech experiment protected by powerful figures. Plot Summary: Chapters 1–5: Descent into Darkness Jack Morgan, once a successful investment banker, returns from prison to find his career usurped by Richard Langley. Blacklisted, Jack descends into the city's underbelly, meeting Emily, a hacker, and Isabella, who reveals that the "Blue Ocean Project" is more than just money laundering—it's a dangerous government-sanctioned experiment. Jack suspects he was framed to protect this conspiracy. Chapters 6–10: Shadows and Schemes Discovering Richard’s vast influence over finance, politics, and crime, Jack realizes the danger he faces. Chinatown gang leader Ali pressures them for intelligence on the project. Through violent confrontations, Jack evolves from a corporate elite into a hardened survivor, building his own network of allies and informants. Chapters 11–15: Counterstrike Formation After escaping Ali’s ambush, Jack consults John, a streetwise strategist. With new insights, Jack plans to infiltrate Richard’s empire using Isabella’s connections, gather evidence, and expose the conspiracy publicly. His goal shifts from survival to justice, aiming to dismantle Richard’s empire and reveal the truth behind the Blue Ocean Project. Themes: Survival & Rebirth: Jack’s transformation reflects resilience in adversity. Justice & Vengeance: The moral ambiguity of personal justice when legal systems fail. Power & Corruption: Exposes the collusion between capital, politics, and crime. Trust & Betrayal: Highlights the fragility of trust and the impact of betrayal. Unresolved Questions: What secrets does the "Phoenix Laboratory" hold? Who is John, and what is his past? Will Ali discover Jack’s plan? Does Isabella have hidden motives? Style & Tone: Fast-paced, gritty, and intense, blending sharp dialogue with psychological depth. The narrative contrasts urban decay with corporate opulence, delivering action-packed sequences and intricate schemes. Themes of identity, redemption, and resistance resonate throughout, making Jack a symbol of defiance against systemic oppression.

Jasper grew up as the Lord's youngest son. From a young age he'd been trained to be an elite spirit tamer. His 10 siblings had all gotten a head start and were making legacies of their own. He was excited to begin his journey and live up to the expectations shoved on him. He'd never thought his life would turn out like this. On the day of his Ceremony, thousands watched him learn his affinity. He received the worst news of his life, and was immediately sent to rot in his room. Not long later, his father disowned him, and told him to never associate himself with their family again. His spirit affinity was a mark on the West family name. Fueled by years of resentment and injustice, Jasper set out into the world alone. He vowed to create a legacy that would outshine his whole family's. He'd prove them wrong.

In the snow-kissed town of Evergreen, heartbroken Eliza Harper finds love in the unlikeliest of places. When Finn, a charming stranger, accidentally hits her with a snowball, their connection sparks a winter wonderland romance. As they explore the picturesque town, laughter and adventure reignite Eliza's passion for life. But with Finn's departure looming, they must confront the reality of their long-distance relationship. Will Eliza risk her heart again, or will fear hold her back? Dive into this enchanting tale of love, vulnerability, and the promise of spring, where the seasons of life mirror the ebbs and flows of the heart."

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Trapped in an abusive marriage for five years, Lisa endures the cycle of violence, apologies, and false hope. Isolated and gaslit by both her husband and the people around her, she slowly loses her sense of self. But one rainy night, something inside her breaks—or awakens. In a dissociative state brought on by trauma, Lisa finds herself standing over her abuser with a bloodied knife in her hand. For the first time, she chooses survival over silence.

this novel is inspired by another novel(but it is from YouTube, and it could not be in a novel) that a guy get reincarnated(if that is true), wake up in an egg but don't hatch, and his parents and siblings, though he died in an egg, so they removed the egg, and a human found him and that all I remember, but this is another universe and a completely different word and dragons! But in this story his family keep the egg as a momoriyer and sometimes they give the egg some flowers all around and it is kept in the chamber.

[Mature content. No rape] ____________________ "Mr. Archer!" She hurried her footsteps after the cop, who seemed to have already memorized the way out of the small two-story house. "It's Adrien, not Archer," he said, not bothering to turn around and look at her as he turned the door knob. "Fine." She rolled her eyes. "We need to talk, " she said, following him out of the house and closing the door behind her. "I had enough time to spend with a dunderhead like you," she heard him say, and she fumed. "How dare you?!" She fisted her palm furiously as she saw him walk past the little gate. "You son of a chameleon!".... ________ In a world where mythical creatures like werewolves, vampires, and elves exist alongside humans, a long-standing war has left humans living in fear and captivity. Elves, once thriving, have become extinct due to the ongoing conflict. Alicia, the last surviving elf, is raised by Mrs. Anderson, whom she believes to be her biological mother. However, when Alicia confronts a man named Adrien, whom she calls Mr. Archer, tensions rise. Adrien's apparent disdain for Alicia triggers a fiery exchange. Unbeknownst to Alicia, her unique heritage as the last elf will soon become a central focus in a world where mythical beings and humans clash. This story promises intrigue, conflict, and a journey of self-discovery for Alicia as she grapples with her identity and the ongoing strife between mythical creatures and humans.

"Mandy, I know how you feel but this is our life. This is how we live and we've lived like this for a very long time. Everything we do, is to make sure we can live another day with our sanity intact." "This-- isn't living mom. We have to live in fear of whatever is out there; we don't even know what is out there and somehow sleep with this going on. Every single day is the same. Every day is the same, never changing cycle; we simply survive, we don't live. "For the last eighteen years of my life I have been subjected to this torture, every night. It's a never ending nightmare and I just want to leave. I want to leave this place and never set foot back here!" I push my chair away from the table and go up to my room. -----____----___-----___

Cain got stuck in the land of demonkind! I sure hope he survives.

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Earth shatters under a cosmic System. Prisons collapse. Monsters claw through broken streets. Charles, once a CIA analyst and now a branded fugitive, drags himself free with a battered baton he took off a dead guard. The System never drops loot for him. It only spits out Shards he can spend in a shop that reshuffles at every sunrise. Each dungeon he seals buys humanity one more dawn and pulls him closer to the mafia that killed his family. From swamp ruins to frostbitten peaks, he swings, climbs levels, and forges his own Dao one fight at a time. Chapters everyday. For more, visit my website : https://certherverse.com/ POWER STONES APPRECIATED!

Reincarnated by gods as a dungeon master...and I chose to be a slime?! Yeah, I know, it's surprising, but I have my reasons. With a dungeon barely hatched, I will have to evolve, explore this world full of cheated systems and build my own underground empire. Create dungeons? Dominate creatures? Survive ? Yeah, yeah... but above all, have fun and meet Bosses who are as beautiful as they are formidable!

Chevy Helvon, a not so normal teenager gets reincarnated in another world with no clue what to do. Unlike his last life, in this life he wants to not hate himself but love himself and fulfill his wishes. Will he achieve what he wants or fail?

Fynn was just a broke orphan trying to survive. He took a shady loan just to buy a flagship phone—and three months later, was slapped with 450% interest. Beaten, humiliated, and left to die in a gutter, his final words were bitter: “If this world runs on debt... then it owes me everything.” The system agreed. [Debt Registered: The World Owes You Everything] Transferring Soul to: [Zone-045: Earthfall] Initializing SSS-Rank Skills: [Issue Debt] + [Collect Debt] Reborn in a post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by the Midas Strain—a disease that mutates people based on their deepest desires—Fynn gains the power to give anything for a price: Food, stats, protection... even pleasure. But nothing is free. Everything comes with interest. Now, the desperate beg him for mercy. The strong kneel for power. And the beautiful? They offer their bodies to delay payment. But Fynn doesn't forget debts. Ever. “You wanted strength. You offered your body as collateral. Time’s up... and I always collect.”

In a world where every human is bound at birth to a *spirit animal*—a pure embodiment of their soul—young Prince Asheron awaits the sacred *Day of Hatching*, a royal tradition for those whose spirits arrive as eggs.

Karam knows something, something that the USA is after, Russia is after, otherworldly entities beyond humans are after. He found out something that he shouldn't have, something that made him important, and in danger. A secret kept from people, a secret involving aliens, the supernatural, hell, heaven, god, devil, and a hidden side of government and superpowers running under the nose of ordinary people for centuries. A secret that's answer to all unanswered questions, all mysteries, everything. Something way beyond the understanding of the normal, a system of the unexplained. He found that secret, for it had stolen someone he loved.

Love, Betrayal, and Secrets Lucy, a teenage girl who lost her parents at a tender age, faces constant humiliation at the hands of her mean creditor, Veronica, in whose household she lives. Despite her hardships, Lucy's life takes a dramatic turn when she moves to Catherine's school. She finally gets close to her long time crush, Matthew, a handsome and humble nerd, and falls in love with him. However, Matthew's affections belong to Catherine, who cruelly manipulates him to break Lucy's heart. As Lucy navigates her complicated relationships, she finds herself drawn to Mark, Matthew's best friend, who initially gets on her nerves but eventually becomes a source of comfort and support. As the story unfolds secrets about Lucy's past and her family come to light, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy her life. In a shocking twist, Catherine's true nature is exposed, and Lucy discovers the truth about her parentage and Veronica's schemes. As Lucy's life hangs in the balance, Mark's faith is tested, and he must decide whether to intervene and save her. When a gun shot is heard, who's life was taken?

"Winter Yoo returns to Seolbeop, Korea’s most prestigious law firm, after three years of exile. Once a secretary caught in scandal, she now stands as one of the top lawyers. Determined to correct the wrongs of her past, she faces old rivals and reconnects with Hugo Kang, a cold and captivating attorney. As Winter navigates the treacherous world of law, power, and hidden secrets, she must decide where her true loyalties lie. But when her past collides with her future, will she make the ultimate choice that could change everything? Find out what Winter decides in this gripping tale of redemption and romance!"