Desmond Styles

The Patrician aka Desmond is a shadowy figure of power and intrigue, a relic of an age when noble houses ruled with steel and cunning. Once a celebrated warrior and statesman, his life was shattered during a violent uprising that claimed his parents and nearly destroyed his family. Now, he operates in the shadows, pulling the strings of an empire rebuilt on blood and ambition. Cold, calculating, and enigmatic, Desmond will do whatever it takes to protect his two younger brothers—the last remnants of his shattered lineage. With a deadly poleaxe at his side and an arsenal of political manipulation at his disposal, he seeks to entrench his family’s survival within the empire’s very foundations. But as he navigates a world of treacherous alliances and looming conflict, Desmond faces an impossible choice: how far will he go to ensure his family’s safety, and how much of himself will he sacrifice in the process? For readers who crave morally complex characters, high-stakes political drama, and a gripping tale of loyalty and revenge, Shadow Of The Crown promises an unforgettable journey through a world where survival demands both brilliance and ruthlessness.

Had a little drink, played a few cards. No need to work, just farmed a bit of land, no worries about food or clothing, chatted leisurely with people, did some cultivation, with a "Five Elements Spring" within my body. Made use of my many abilities to earn money. A small farmer with big ambitions, confident about acquiring land abroad, drove luxury cars, lived in Western-style houses, and made a name all over the world!

Brutality is my style of conduct! If you can't accept that, I'm ready to fight—that's who I am! Don't mess with me, otherwise, I won't mind teaching you the meaning of "The Return of the King"!!!

Transmigrate into a different world, start as a criminal soldier, master the deconstruction core system, and embark on a peculiar journey as a wizard.

【The Deception Style】【Show off in Public】【With High IQ】! Ryan, who has awakened the supernatural power of 【Causality】, is able to advance his future cultivation achievements. In order to become an immortal, he decides to disguise as a celestial prodigy, defraud the resources of the sect, and enhance his cultivation efficiency! Thus, in the eyes of outsiders, Ryan... The abstruse and mysterious divine cultivation manual, he can understand it in an instant! The supreme profound pill that even the alchemy grandmaster is helpless with, he can refine it in a moment! While others are still fighting fiercely for the manuals of the predecessors, he is already invincible!

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

A short story series consisting of a few stories. First up is a misunderstanding between a married couple and their reconciliation. Second is an odd couple: a man and his ghost girlfriend. Many stories will come so will probably update the synopsis every now and then. I will change the writing style and put some raunchy parts in it. (update) This is starting to become a continuous mess. I hope I can finish it decently.

[Mortal Cultivation Style + No System] Su Twelve, an ordinary and untalented boy from a remote mountain village, is forced to embark on an endless and arduous path of cultivation to avenge a blood feud. This journey is filled with treachery, deceit, survival of the fittest, endless schemes, and countless obstacles. The road ahead is long, and the way is fraught with hardships. Yet, even as a mere mortal, Su Twelve vows to carve his own path to immortality, cutting through brambles and overcoming all odds to forge his destiny. Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

After years of struggling in the ninja world, Hideki finally returned to the ninja school. But this time, he was a puppeteer. As the only puppeteer in Konoha, Hideki decided to spread puppetry to make Konoha the best support for his exploration of the mysteries of puppetry. So from then on, the style of Konoha began to change gradually... Novel and interesting puppetry teaching, setting up workshops to promote puppetry creations, filming movies for publicity, and even creating his own puppet tree to realize the Internet covering the ninja world... The will of fire in the new era will be the spark of wisdom created by the collision of puppetry and the imagination of time travelers!

A thousand years ago, Desmond Hawthorne and his twin brother Solomon were reborn into immortality by the hand of a powerful witch. Bound by a cursed blood pact, they became the first of their kind—the Genesis vampires, imbued with extraordinary power but cursed with an insatiable thirst for blood. Over centuries, Desmond embraced his darker nature while Solomon sought to live without human blood, leading to a deep rift between the brothers.Now, Desmond has returned to Winekove, the place of his rebirth, ready to relive his ruthless ways. As he reenters high school for the 175th time, his hunger for power, pleasure, and blood begins anew. But when a chance encounter with Hope Wallace—a mysterious girl with secrets of her own—disrupts his carefully constructed world, Desmond finds himself drawn into a web of dangerous desires and old betrayals. And just as his life spirals deeper into darkness, his estranged brother Solomon reappears, bringing a storm of old grudges and untold chaos.In a world where vampires rule the night, can Desmond resist the call of his own monstrous nature, or will he drag everyone down with him—including the girl who may be the key to his undoing?Winekove is where it all began, and where it might all end.

"The thin line between love and hate slowly disappeared when he felt her touch." Being the first born child and next in line to take over after his father, Desmond Fedorov was bound to his duties. After losing an important person in her life, Elsa dreaded the thought of losing another family member. In order to ensure the safety of the two powerful Mafia families, Elsa Marino and Desmond Federov were forced into an arranged marriage. Getting involved with a Marino was not even the last thing Desmond wanted but he had no other choice. He swore to never cross a line with his arranged wife. He wanted to be married to her only on the vows they had taken. Elsa also had no expectations from the marriage. Love was not something she expected of her new husband. She knew she would be his wife only in name. But with the growing tension and chemistry between them, how long will they manage to keep their hands off each other? With new secrets unfolding itself and the looming danger threatening to tear them apart, will the couple ever find love and peace? …… Excerpt: Desmond wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. "Let me go—" Elsa tried to push him away. He tightened his grip around her waist. "Didn't you say I could touch you anywhere I want? I am your husband after all." He gently grabbed her chin. She jerked her face to the other side and scoffed. "You wish. You are my husband only in name, remember? You want nothing from this marriage and neither do I." Keeping quiet for a while, Desmond shook his head. "I changed my mind." She frowned. "I want many things from this marriage.” He brushed the corner of her lips with his thumb. “And that includes you." …… (This is the first book of the Mafia hate and love series.) Instagram: author_sofia05 Discord: https://discord.gg/rxjSSJrzRF …..

An angel, lost on Earth after failing to return to heaven, reincarnated as a human but retained his celestial powers. As he aged, the power became too much for his mortal body, leaving him lonely despite having siblings. He eventually made a close friend and, knowing his time was short, began distributing his powers through injections of his celestial blood. His friend was the first to receive powers, followed by the angel's sister and many others. To help these new power-bearers, the angel created a separate universe above Earth with a school where they could learn to harness their celestial aura. The angel ruled the school until his friend, seeking control, demanded a share. When the angel refused, the friend took over during his absence, ruling with an iron fist and sparking a deadly war. The angel returned to find his friend had married his sister, and they had a daughter. Heartbroken, the angel banished them and their followers to a sealed realm called Terra Firma. Before departing on another journey, he appointed twelve powerful beings to govern his universe and placed his niece and her descendants in charge of the school. Then, the angel disappeared, leaving his legacy behind.

Question: Given that Lin Xiaoqing can lift an 80-jin item, how much arm strength does Xiaoqing have? Answer: Left arm 49 jin, right arm 67 jin. Question: Given that one plus one equals two, what is the result of 491 multiplied by 709? Answer: 348119. Others' logic is deduction; mine is cause and effect. No matter how difficult the problem, the answer is already obvious when it is posed. This synopsis is too short to describe the story. An unorthodox jaw-dropping science fiction of a top-scoring student. Welcome to immerse yourself in it.

(Spending System + Marry first, Love latter + Pleasing Story + Brain Hole Book) After being blown up by an oven, Yu Ting time-traveled into a book, becoming a ditzy girl side-character who was all show and no substance. She pursued the male lead relentlessly, always paying his way, even to the point of pursuing him back to his grandmother's house. Ding. [Please, the host needs to spend 2 million within three days] Ding. [Please, the host needs to spend 5 million within 24 hours] ... What's more, the original character ignores her awesome husband to pursue the male lead. She wouldn’t! Gradually... People at Chang Ming University began to notice something off about Yu Ting. She no longer wore her cataract-style colored contacts nor acted lovesick. Her clothing style also changed, and she stopped having unsuitable fantasies about senior Shen Sheng... Just as the classmates were discussing Yu Ting, they discovered... It seemed like two people had driven off together during the holiday break? Upon hearing this, Professor Lu promptly clarified: "Apologies, but Yu Ting is my wife and she has no relation to Shen Sheng." Everyone: ??? [Strong female lead, occasional sweetness, continuous pleasure] [Please refrain if you are fussy, the female lead spends money outrageously]

A member of a extraordinary ancient race find himself lost to his era. —————————- This story will be more of a creative exercise for myself, so the writing style, and chapter releases may very and change. I hope you can still enjoy!

Scars are more than marks of pain—they are reminders of what was lost and the power it takes to rebuild. When a young man loses the one person he cherished most, the world reveals its cruel indifference. The heroes, symbols of justice and peace, turn a blind eye, leaving him to drown in despair. At his breaking point, a shadowy mentor emerges, unveiling the truth behind his loss and offering a choice: succumb to despair or seize the power to rewrite his fate. With vengeance burning in his heart, he accepts the offer, stepping into a ruthless world of villains. As he hones a terrifying supernatural power, he discovers the cost of control and the sacrifices demanded by ambition. While rivals and enemies rise to challenge him, he begins to build a legacy defined by fear, loyalty, and absolute power. But as his journey unfolds, the scars left on his soul and the world force him to question: can a villain create a better world, or will the path of power consume him entirely?

it's a day in the life of book blog style. hope you like it. feed back is welcome.

«Verily, after every difficulty is ease». «I plan, You plan, We all plan but Allah's plan is the best». ~**~ "Yeah, I know. I was your wife before but now I'm my husband's wife. And if you really love me as you said, you will let me go because I've let you go a long time ago. If you really love someone, you will do anything or everything for his or her happiness even if it means you let go" I wrote and mouthed to my husband "let's go". My husband carried me out in bridal styles leaving him who was crouching on the floor crying his bleeding heart out. ~**~ No one is perfect, we make mistakes, we break, we give up, we failed and we succeed. Follow Sophia through the journey of her life with every pains, twists, cries, betrayals, loves, hardship, revenges, heartbreaks emotional rollercoasters. © Adeyemi Mariam (Um_royhan) The cover is not mine, credits to who owns it. Do review and vote Discord : https://discord.gg/qRRxHjg8TX

Dalvin is a young man who spends his time working on art commissions for online clients while trying to improve his declining fitness. In order to quell his boredom, he downloads a strange mobile app called 'Path of Heaven,' advertised as a free Eastern fantasy-style game with great immersion. However, upon creating his character, an accident occurs, and Dalvin ends up awakening a space/time element physique, which causes him to be dragged into the world of 'Path of Heaven,' known as Tianzi! With his life at stake and only the ability to simulate a certain amount of time into the future, he must navigate his way through this dangerous and cutthroat cultivation world!

The story follows Mori, born to a concubine of the King's Sword, a renowned warrior. Despite his skill with the guard sword style, Mori faces social barriers due to his birth. As dimensional rifts, known as gates, increase, allowing more demons into Aetheria, the world prepares for the return of Bael's Shadow, a manifestation of the imprisoned demon king's will. With the prophecy of Bael’s Shadow looming, Mori must overcome societal prejudice and hone his skills to face the growing demonic threat and protect the world

Julian Styles, an 18-year-old gamer is suddenly presented with a mysterious quest: ["Sudden Quest: The World will turn into a hell and only the Player will overcome it. Would you like to become a Player?"] (Y/N)

"Collect 8 sins? But, aren't there only 7 of them!?" WHAT THE F**K!? ---- Aamon Desmond, known as the top player "Isis" in The Battle of Righteous, the illegitimate child of the powerful Desmond family. Cast aside and underestimated, Aamon yearns for his father's love. But, his will to become a worthy son crumbles as he is killed by his own family assassins. So, what happens when he’s the first person to transmigrate into The Battle of Righteous Version 2.0 Beta program as a character who shares the same fate as his previous life? The Useless Son of The Noctis Duchy. Valac Noctis. — [DING! NEW HOST DETECTED! Would you like vengeance against those who have crushed you? Would you like to change, explore history and become The Greatest Villain To Exist? Get your very own personalized system : I Was The Greatest Villain System! Would you like to spin the lucky wheel? ] [ Yes ] [ No ]

A hundred thousand years ago, a massive war erupted among cultivators. Countless immortals perished, the path of cultivation was broken, and once the conflict ended, the world was covered in tombs. Now, a hundred thousand years after the final legend disappeared, Long Feng, the leader of tomb raiders, arrives. Equipped with the Tome of Life and Death, he seeks answers to pressing questions.

My first work, will definitely have plot holes lol. 21st century guy gets transmigrated into a videogame series. He's not really smart, but he's not dumb as a rock either. He's a little bipolar when it comes to how he should act, flipping from being heroic to miserly back to heroic. The rest can be summed up so: kid becomes mage with the ability to blend in assassins creed style, but will use it for every purpose instead of just becoming a killer, goes to the academy.....

Emily Wilson and Julian styles have been friends since middle school. Emily is a innocent and shy girl and mostly remains invisible in school with only a few friend while Julian is a typical bad boy, hunk of the school there was no girl who didn't had a crush in him. Everyone thought there friendship was odd but in secret Emily had a crush on him afraid of telling him that this might ruin their friendship little did she knew Julian also liked her . How long will these two oddballs will continue th hide their feelings for each other . Read yourself to find out

Forced to face how vast and dangerous the universe really is, Desmond decides to seize the opportunity to gain the power he needs to protect what he loves, for his own world is far from safe. Traveling through various worlds, Desmond gathers treasures and powers, gradually discovering the dark secrets that lie behind the false tranquility. If you like this novel, don't forget to comment, donate Power Stones, and write a review. I'm currently working on another novel called "Divine Madness", Take a look around and see if it's to your liking; all support is welcome.

Chen Ji Yang and Li Yi Ming, two talented art students, meet and fall in love as they navigate the competitive world of college-level painting. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they bond over their shared passion for art and discover that their unique styles complement each other. As they collaborate on projects, their relationship blossoms, but they must overcome societal expectations and jealous rivals to pursue their dreams together. A talented and driven art student, Ji Yang is known for her bold, expressive brushstrokes and her ability to capture the essence of the natural world. She is determined to make a name for herself in the art world, but her traditional family background creates tension as she pursues her passion. A gifted painter with a more technical and analytical approach, Li Yi Ming is initially seen as Ji Yang's rival. However, as they collaborate on projects, they discover a deep connection and a shared vision for their art. Li Yi Ming must overcome his own insecurities and learn to embrace his emotions to fully express himself through his paintings.

Premed student Ricky Connors, a student at Wayne State University and EMT, comes across challenges in the city of Detroit After Ricky meets a Paramedic at the hospital, they both get struck by lightning and gain electrical abilities as superpowered EMS partners Ricky and Desmond (The Paramedic) raise suspicions as Ricky's class mates start to go missing. With a new opioid drug on the black market and human sex trafficking becoming large issues in the city the Electrical Duo prepare to save the city from within

The life of a brilliant lad, Blake. Who ventures into the world of fighting, martial arts and other fighting styles he is yet to meet...