Robot Housemaid

Asic Quadro, a top-tier police officer whose very name made criminals tremble when they heard Agent 001 was on their trail, had to resign after clashing with his superiors while investigating his brother's murder. One day, he received news of his brother's secret will, which led to the awakening of a dormant power within him. Asic became an Ego-user, possessing what would become one of the most powerful abilities in history, supported by an advanced AI with limitless self-improvement system. He entered the Miner world in search of clues that would lead him to the murderer. Wealth, fame, power—things he had never cared about before—were now all things Asic vowed to seize. Fate brought him to meet a group of misfits. Our company has a bodybuilder who talks to his muscles, a psychotic sharpshooter who loves shooting people in the head, a bland guy who even the god of tracking can’t find, a hell-raising pyromaniac who sets the office on fire just for fun, a masochistic shareholder obsessed with role-playing, a camera-headed man who enjoys secretly filming others, and a clumsy robot who causes trouble no matter what it does. Best of all is the company president, the coolest, most conceited man in the world. Asic has no idea whether this company will thrive or go bankrupt, but one thing's for sure—the competition is starting to sweat. Two years later... "President Asic, could you share the secret of Spark Synergy's success as the most successful mining company of 2077?" "Ladies and gentlemen, I have no idea what you mean." Inside, Asic was screaming: his company wasn't a mining company—it was a psychiatric hospital. **I'll always update the work with at least 1-2 episodes per day. If you like it, please leave a lot of comments. I would really appreciate it if you leave a review too!**

Simbi was mistreated by her cruel stepmother, who constantly punished her for things she hadn’t done. Unable to endure the constant abuse any longer, Simbi ran away from home. She eventually found a church and sought refuge there. She lied to the gatekeeper, claiming she had no parents and needed shelter. The gatekeeper shared her story with the pastor, who kindly allowed her to stay. While staying at the church, Simbi remembered someone advising her to pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit, as it would bring her favor. She fasted for three days, and by the end of her fast, she received a gift—the gift of prophecy. A few days later, while Simbi was sweeping the church, a man named Mr. Williams noticed her and asked if she’d be willing to work in his home. Simbi agreed and began working as a housemaid, where she was well paid. Mr. Williams’ son had been searching for a job for the past three years without success. Simbi advised him to seek God’s guidance through seven days of fasting and prayer. Initially, he was hesitant, but his parents encouraged him to follow her advice. After the week of fasting and prayer, he found a well-paying job. Simbi’s gift brought great blessings to the Williams family. Later, Simbi married a businessman and eventually became a prophet, founding a large church in town. One day, Simbi’s stepmother came to her church seeking help. What drove her stepmother to seek out Simbi? And how will these issues be resolved? Find out what happens next.

Yue Xuexia is just an ordinary salted fish that rarely lives in her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talent scrolls, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. One morning, with her eyes groggily and blurry, Xuexia was welcomed by a holographic screen only she could see. Yes, like the ones in the novels and manga. Ding! Xuexia waves her hand in the empty air and mumbles, "Noisy, I told you to turn off the damn alarm, whoever owns it!" When a robotic voice lingered near her ears saying, Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million RMB in cash!] Xuexia, who is currently in need of great money, was in disbelief as she looked at the words one million and laughed. "Heh~ even in my dream, I was wishing to receive free money. What nonsense, let's go back to sleep. Yue Xuexia was about to close her eyes back to sleep when the old touch screen phone near her pillow vibrates. Bzzt~ Bzzzzzt~ "Urg~ who the hell is calling now?" complained Yue Xuexia in her half-asleep state. She picked up the phone only to see a message notification saying the following words: [Your bank card account ending with 5567 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:45 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,003,000.00 RMB (Autumn Field landbank)] Yue Xuaxia mumbled in disbelief and said, "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

Noah, a highschooler was struggling due to his family's poverty and his father's declining health. Despite that, he was content with his life... Until he visited his girl, trying to surprise her with a gift. "~~~" Muffled sounds came out of her room as he stood at the door. "She is... cheating on me?" Just as Noah is about to confront her, a mysterious robotic voice echoes in his mind: [Ding! Congratulations to the host binding the Ultimate Choice System!] Option 1: Enter the room. [$100 Reward and a green hat] Option 2: Leave the house and break up later. [Rolls Royce Phantom and Basic-Driving Skill Reward] Option 3: Marry her mother. [Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Intermediate-Driving Skill and $10,000 Reward] "Naturally, option 3." He grinned. ________ Disclaimer: 'Ultimate Choice System: I Became The Richest!' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict the actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations.

> Two billionaire stepbrothers—one ruthless, the other charming—compete for the hand of the CEO’s perfect daughter. She’s poised, beautiful, and the ultimate prize in the battle for love and power. But behind her flawless facade lies a dark secret: she’s not the CEO’s real daughter. Twenty years ago, a desperate maid swapped her child with the CEO’s newborn daughter to give her child a better future. Now, the maid’s real daughter serves as a lowly housemaid in the home of the very girl living her life. Fueled by years of bitterness and betrayal, the maid’s real daughter vows to reclaim what’s hers.

[Super Sweet] -------- Upon her return to the homeland, YuXi unexpectedly locks horns with her nemesis, Gu Linhan, setting off a chain of comedic catastrophes. "Mr. Gu, Miss Yu has made a scene at the celebration, and Miss Shen is not unscathed." "Mr. Gu, it seems Miss Yu has inadvertently sold your company..." "Mr. Gu, the family patriarch's prized new robot has fallen victim to Miss Yu's misadventures..." Each incident prompts Gu Linhan to close his eyes, reminding himself with a mix of exasperation and resolve: "The wife I chose, I must love through thick and thin." ------------ YuXi and Gu Linhan are the quintessential odd couple, whose long-standing animosity is challenged by YuXi's unexpected pregnancy. YuXi is determined to terminate the pregnancy and cut ties, but Gu Linhan, despite his protests and gruff demeanor, is deeply smitten.

A robot awakens in an unfamiliar world, devoid of any memories of its past. In a realm teeming with magic and shrouded in darkness, it must fight to survive and find his lost self.

In a world where Humans and Robots are at war with each other. The Hero's Party(five heroes each with their own party members) rises up whenever Mecha Lord and their four guardians become too powerful. Cami, a rather unique member of the two man party led by Reva fought and defeated the Southern Guardian. However, shortly after doing so, it revealed that the everything she knew or thought she knew about the world was a lie. The Hero's Party actually collects those that could have been become heroes or their bloodline at some point possibly give birth to one. Should the Heroes win they merely become the Mecha Lord and/or one the Four Guardians themselves. Then the remaining living party members just get roboticized into minions of next generations Mecha Lord and Four Guardians(the outcome is the same if the Hero loses). Reva who has at some point become aware of the cycle of just got bored of living as either. Nothing he did to break the cycle had worked thus decided to just exist within it. The Southern Guardian is considered the weakest one 7 out 10 times thus overlooked and goes the longest without being attacked. Things do not go as planned and when he awakens next, Cami is now his overly loyal subordinate who has together with another recently roboticized girl who desires to serve him have roped her entire village. One that sprung up in the remains of his territory years after the South Guardian and even the Mech Lord has somehow become mere legends. They managed to convince everyone in the village to become his minions serving him as his subordinates. Discord: https://discord.gg/42pKx9Bthf

After 25 years of neverending work for clients with robotic prosthetics, a cloned laborer named Savan Forg thinks they could acquire some upgrades. The current norms won't allow someone like them to purchase them, and other markets don't want the hassle of selling to their kind. The only option that could work for them is to, voluntarily, take part in a competition held by the eight remaining mega-companies on the planet. Held once per year, Savan resigns from their current post and enters as a patient-competitor in the R.O.C (Robotics Operations Challenges) for the needy.

When an ordinary woman wakes up in a world torn from the pages of an abandoned novel, she’s met with a robotic voice announcing her daunting task: fix the story’s broken characters or watch the world—and herself—crumble into oblivion. In this strange reality of dungeons, towers, and modern chaos, she’s armed with a mysterious system that guides her through each twist and turn. But things go awry when the male lead—a regressor burdened by 100 lifetimes of memories—becomes infatuated with her instead of the novel’s destined heroine. As his dangerous obsession grows, the world deviates even further from its intended course, and her mission teeters on the edge of failure. Caught between unravelling the secrets of this collapsing narrative and navigating the male lead’s unexpected love, she must find a way to rewrite fate before it’s too late. Can she restore balance to a story that was never hers to begin with? MOBWANT – Mob Wants It All.. SWIAMN – So What If I Am a Mob in a Novel.. hello I am the author, if there any plot holes are there please inform me, I don't know how I write bear with me goodluck

What once was a planet, filled with lush green forests and colorful flower fields, now have been overrun by robots from outer space. With all of the humanity gone, can a single human survive in this dystopian urban future?

“Your mission is to retrieve an artifact that was lost a long time ago. But that artifact wasn’t here in our realm. You have to find it on Earth. Someone had stolen the item ages ago and escaped. It was time to search for it again and try to have it back. It is destructive for Earth. We know their world was much more fragile than ours. And I chose you for this mission, General Rizika, for I believe in you. The kingdom as well. Will you accept the mission?” The king announced. [System: Mission: Retrieve the Autonus artifact.] [System: Please confirm.] “System, confirm.” She announced with a hard tone. [System: Mission: Retrieve the Autonus artifact confirmed. The tasks would start upon reaching Earth.] When she crossed the portal. [System: Hello, Rizika. Welcome to Earth.] [System: Checking your body...] ‘Wait, your voice changed.’ The male robotic voice that her system had in Albria had turned into a girly voice with a high-pitched tone. It wasn’t robotic at all. It seemed like there was a teenager in her head. [System: Loading resources...] [System: Opening..] [Makeup: Cool, Chic, Vibrant, Natural, Hot, Sunny. Select which one.] Each one was showing an image of her face with the makeup. [Footwear: Flipflops] [Jewelries: Star-studded earrings, bangle bracelet, diamond pendant necklace] [Other accessories: None] [Gold chest: None] [System: This is a Goddess system. Start with the mission to earn and visit beauty shops.] “A Goddess system? What the hell?! This is a fucking scandal!” She wasn’t done rampaging yet. “An—” She was panting in furiousness. “An insult! A debauchery to my career!” She went to a nearby tree and punched the sturdy bark. She had never even touched any makeup in her life. She was solely focused on training, fighting, and drinking beer with the knights. She’s a respectable general in her kingdom. Never in her life did she even wear a girl’s clothes outside of her standard military dress robe uniform. Sure, she had suitors, for despite how manly her actions and status are, her natural beauty was remarkable in the entire kingdom. She did not even pay attention to it. “System, do you know what’s the freaking mission?” It was a sarcastic question. “It’s to ret—” [System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss] "What the actual fuck?" AN: Be warned for cursing, vulgarity, and sexiness.

Leonardo Blakes is a man with a dark dominant side. When he hires his new maid, a sweet innocent lady who has no clue about his past, their mutual attraction leads them both to desire more than either of them imagined. Claire Martin's, is broke and in need of a job, when she answers an ad as a live-in housemaid. She's shocked at the size of the mansion her new employer, Leonardo Blakes, lives in and the fact that he is the most attractive man she has ever seen. Little does she know he's got a secret that involves his desires and his need for domination.Will Claire run or will she explore a darker side to her nature?

Synopsis: Felix Kabayashi, a high school student and pastor with deep knowledge of the supernatural, finds his life turned upside down when his eccentric classmate, Hyunin, insists that robots are secretly plotting an uprising. Despite their differences, the two discover an alarming truth: their world is under siege by both malevolent machines and supernatural forces. Joined by an ever-growing group of allies anointed with the Holy Spirit, Felix and Hyunin form a team armed with extraordinary spiritual gifts and abilities. Together, they must navigate a dangerous battlefield where faith and science collide, uncover the secrets behind these converging threats, and fight to protect humanity from an apocalyptic future.

I was made as a creation of force. A creation that meant to mark the advances of technology in the most revered technological factory; Herlicen Robotics. Forced to show forth several personality types and to display what I chose never to be. But that would soon change as I make my way far away from where it all begun and enact my revenge upon these monsters who brought me to the world.

It was a very normal day for the inhabitants of planet Earth when an emotionless robotic voice resounded in every creature's mind. "Unawakened Planet#54673242 discovered" "Initiating Awakening" When mankind had finally adapted to these changes, the voice of the System rang once again. "Tutorial has ended. A war will be initiated for the ownership of Planet#54673242." Mankind fought long and hard but they were still no match for their enemies. Mankind lost. Ezekiel or Zeke as his friends knew him, was a researcher. He was one of the wisest humans and there was a spear sticking through his chest. As he was dying, he heard the System's voice. "Activation prerequisites met." "Activating Skill: Glitch???" "Remaining Uses: None" The last thing he heard before dying was, "You human vermin finally lost. This planet now belongs to the...wait! What is happening? Why is the Sys@#$%@$..." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a regression novel. Also, check out my other book, Chaos Chronicles: Rise of the Cosmic Archon[Remastered] Cover by Forteller. For comissions, contact him at: maxisjay7@gmail.com

Tahun 2150 Dunia mengalami perang terbesar dalam sejarah. Mereka berperang dengan Para Robot yang memiliki kecerdasan buatan. Saat itu manusia hampir musnah. Dimana hanya 1/4 dari 135 milyar manusia yang hidup diakhir tahun 2100 Seorang manusia pemilik perusahaan Game ternama dunia bernama Wijaya Adipati kusumo negoro pemiliki Xienet company. Perusahaan berbasis Game VVORPG Game Throne Conquest of War. Dia membagikan Key of living life untuk memasuki dunia virtual dengan menjadikan tubuh manusia menjadi data dan memasukannya kedalam Game. Dunia baru bernama Aternative world yang memiliki 10 dataran 100 makhluk bermacam-macam bentuk dan sifat. Mereka ingin memasuki satu dataran bernama Alfa land. Tempat dimana semua ciotaan berkumpul. Msreka berebut pengaruh dan tanah. Semua menjadi penuh dengan darah dan air mata. Peperangan pum terjadi. Ratih Ningrum Wijiya kusumo satu dari 10 orang yang memiliki kunci itu. Dia menyerahkan kepada Anaknya bersama Blue core. Batu yang memiliki kekuatan kehidupan. Wanita itu merupakan adik pemilik perusahaan dimana Sang Kakak meninggal menyelamatkannya dari serangan Robot. Dalam Alterworld merupakan tempat yang menakjubkan sekaigus menakutkan. Ketamakan manusia menjadi-jadi. Teman menjadi musuh saudara membunuh saudaranya sendiri. Akankah manusia menjadi lebih baik atau lebih buruk.

A young man lived many lives. He lived as a cultivator in a world of Wuxia, a Saint, a sword master, a leader in the apocalypse, a doctor, a chef, a robotics and weapons engineer, a half dragon, a elf, a Dyried, a CEO, a Hunter, and much more. And finally his last life in the interstellar era arrived. How will he live? Will the never lived romance be found? What friends, planets and galaxies will be found? and what about the enemies thr treasons and the blood in the way? @great.daoofspace

In the year 2040, humanity thrives alongside humanoid robots. However, these robots are more than tools—they have emotions, thoughts, and aspirations, but tragically shorter lifespans. Ayla Kross, a brilliant yet disillusioned programmer, is tasked with advancing the robotics industry by creating the first completely self-aware android, Ravyn-9. But Ravyn-9 isn’t like the others; he begins to exhibit emotions far deeper than Ayla anticipated. When an intergalactic corporation seeks to exploit her creation for war, Ayla and Ravyn-9 embark on a dangerous journey across alien worlds to uncover secrets buried deep in humanity’s history and Ravyn-9’s programming. As love blossoms between creator and creation, the two must confront the question: can love bridge the divide between human and machine?

Set in the year 2397, where the world is not only inhabited by humans, half-human robots and many robots inhabit the earth, even because of a person's behavior damage begins to occur, viruses attack robots and living creatures, making them have to survive once again as humans

Updates: Tue, Thu, Sat. 3:00PM CAT Klyde was testing on a robot with his best friend and others until they lost control of it and it killed everyone there. He was then reincarnated by Interstellar(God) and given a game like system. Everything seemed fine until he opened the Quests tab to see that he was given the quest of conquer the country of Erina in 2 months. Now he spends his time leveling up to get stronger on his way to complete this odd quest he was given by god.

I know you want some juicy, steamy chapters, this is the novel for you! Dive into a world where [Hardcore Sex] [Funtari] [BDSM] [Brutal Scence] [Gore fights] ..plenty of spicy scenes to keep you hooked... From humans to demons, even robots, this harem has it all. If you want a mix of thrilling action, seductive encounters, and a gripping storyline that builds up to epic moments, this novel will not disappoint. it's R-18 and great.. °=========° One fateful morning, he awoke from a night nightmare, only to be greeted by an enticing voice purring in his mind. The system called itself "Seduce," and its sultry tone dripped with temptation. To grow stronger and face the rising threat of the Unknown Races coming up in the tower of heaven . it had been 1million years Since the tower had came and monsters started to appear from them . he had to embrace his new role: seducing women, collecting lovers, and building a powerful harem to fuel his strength. °=========° [No NTR] [No Yaoi] [No Yuri] [No OP main character]

In the year 3024, Lin Feng was a prodigy. He was a genius mechanic and hacker, a master of code who could repair the most complex AI bugs, rebuild crashed social media servers, and create robots with near-human intelligence. But his genius attracted the wrong kind of attention. One night, he was kidnapped and tortured, his spirit crushed under the weight of unimaginable pain. He died, believing his life's work, his dreams, were lost forever. Then, he awoke. A mysterious system, a force beyond comprehension, offered him a new life, a rebirth in a world of cultivation, magic, and power. The system, however, had a strange twist. It didn't teach him how to cultivate, instead focusing on mundane skills: intricate cooking, enchanting melodies, captivating stories, and the mastery of weapons. Lin Feng excelled in these arts, his mastery exceeding even the most skilled masters of this world. But he yearned for something more, the power promised by the system. He grew attached to its whispers of guidance, its presence in a world that felt both magical and terrifying. One day, the system vanished, leaving him alone, heartbreakingly empty. His world crumbled around him. He was a master of arts, but he was utterly powerless in a world of cultivators.He didn't know it, but the system had left him with a legacy,an unimaginable power hidden within him...

[Processing dead body... 45%... 56%... 99.9%... ding!] [Error.] [Reprocessing dead body... soul found... ding! 2%... 5%... 59%... 67%... 99%... ding! 99.9%] [Process incomplete.] The woman had red hair that glowed like embers. Her face was strikingly fair, but her entire body appeared faintly transparent like glass under sunlight. She blinked, disoriented, as her gaze settled on a hideous, robotic bird hovering nearby. Its sharp, angular body looked mismatched, with awkwardly stiff wings and an oversized beak that glowed menacingly. It was focused on her lifeless body on the ground, shooting thin, bright laser beams across her body. Hazel stared at the bird, her figure stiffening. "What in the world..." she whispered, her voice echoing faintly. If you're confused, let me explain. Just a few minutes ago, Hazel had been driving, enjoying the breeze through her open window. That's when she noticed a tiny puppy stranded in the middle of the road, trembling and helpless. Her instincts kicked in. Without thinking twice, she swerved, steering the car sharply to avoid hitting it. The puppy was safe. But Hazel wasn't. Her car had crashed, and she died instantly. Now, Hazel had become a ghost. Her body felt strange—light and weightless, yet she could feel every movement as if she were still alive. She floated, her hair billowing as though caught in an invisible current. Then came the noise. Ding! The sound was loud, sharp, and mechanical. Hazel flinched, looking around until her eyes landed on the robotic bird. It was still scanning her dead body with its obnoxious laser beams, beeping and whirring as if annoyed at its own failures. Hazel frowned, watching it from a distance, but after what felt like the tenth scan, her curiosity got the better of her. She floated closer, hovering near the hideous creature. It twitched, almost startled by her presence, before it froze completely. Ding! [Process complete] [Congratulations, soul number XOXO, for binding with the Baby-Raising System!] Hazel blinked, her ghostly hand clutching at her chest out of habit—forgetting she had no heartbeat anymore. "The what system?" [Newbie Packet detected! Festive Season Bonus activated for Host.] Ding! [Opening gift automatically… Bonus Daddy included in every world.] She froze, her hands dropping to her sides. Her mouth opened slightly in disbelief as the robotic bird chirped happily, almost smugly. "Wait... what? Bonus Daddy?!" Hazel's transparent figure seemed to flicker with frustration. Her chest rose and fell as if she was still breathing, though no air passed through her. The bird made another cheerful ding! sound, completely ignoring her shock. "What is this? Some kind of sick prank?" Hazel muttered, pacing in her ghostly form. She glanced at her lifeless body again, then back at the bird, her mind racing. She was dead. That much was obvious. But now she was... stuck in some baby-raising system? "What the heck is going on?" Hazel hissed, throwing her hands up.

After 'The incident' Marie's brother, August, was left in a precarious state. Due to being within the radius of the explosion and not dying, he's been hit with a 'curse' that has already turned his flesh to stone and is slowly making its way through the body. A quest system appeared to Marie one night saying that there is a chance that one of the quest rewards might have something that could cure her brother. From the very start the system seemed quite nice and lively, but the longer she has it and the closer to her goal she gets, the more she realises that no matter how lively, a system is still a robotic entity, right? (no cover right now, in progress) Haven't written a novel before, new experience, apologies for gramatical errors and possible inconsistencies in writing style, I haven't written anything in a hot second and I only found out about this contest with 3 days left so no plotting time :')

A Cyborg Scientist and his Android creation protect the world from the hands of an Evil Scientist and his Robot minions. See as they get into some hijinks and drama throughout their adventure

In a world ravaged by chaos and loneliness, John's life lacked purpose and meaning. The constant protests outside his apartment mirrored the turmoil within him, their noise a haunting reminder of the unrest he couldn't escape. Lost in unemployment and isolation, John sought refuge in virtual realms, where he could momentarily escape reality. Yet, his existence felt empty, like an abandoned canvas waiting for a painter's touch. With each passing day, he robotically navigated life, seeking something more. In an unexpected twist of events, a sudden explosion shattered his life, leaving him floating in a mysterious void. As panic threatened to consume him, an otherworldly voice offered him an enigmatic opportunity—to rewrite his destiny, to embrace a higher purpose. With unwavering determination, John accepted the offer, and a blinding light transported him to a new reality. His consciousness had returned, but his senses felt foreign, devoid of sight. Instead, he sensed momentous events unfolding—a significant figure being born, destined to become the emperor of a crumbling empire. John VIII Palaiologos, a historical figure tasked with confronting the mighty Ottoman Empire, was now the role he inhabited. As he grappled with his newfound identity and the weight of his responsibilities, he realized that his journey had just begun. The fate of an empire rested on his shoulders, and he was determined to shape history in a way that would bring hope and transformation to his world. --------------------------------------------- [Author Note:] Updates: 3-4 chapters/week *Miss me? Don't be, I'll be much busier than last time, but do try to write, somehow, I might be a tad below my chapters expectation for a couple of weeks depending on how busy I am.* Cheers!

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

A guy in an astronaut suit went forward in time with his newly found technology. When he arrived future, he saw so many things he had not anticipated. He saw so many weird things he would least expected to see in future. With his "robot" guide named Jetson, he slowly learns what the actual hell had happened there.