Marble Railing Price

The smelly hearse stopped at the door, the sound of marbles crashing from the ceiling, someone pacing back and forth in the corridor, and the next room seemed to be cutting something. The door lock in the bedroom vibrated slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom was tightened, but it was still ticking. There seemed to be a ball rolling under the bed. The footprints stained with water are constantly emerging on the floor and are slowly approaching. At three o'clock in the morning, Chen Ge hid beside the radiator with a kitchen knife, and the phone in his hand had just been dialed. "Landlord!"! This is the night you said.A little lively?! "

Bruised and abused... Life had never been kind to him. Evan, an orphan, was adopted only to serve as a means to accomplish his blood-sucking parents' goals. Just as he was trying to break free from their grasp, his parents offended a celebrity, resulting in them being ganged up on by the celebrity's fans. If all those hardships weren't enough, God played another joke with him. [It's evident that your life is quite sad. The main reason behind your misfortunes lies with your parents, so take these steps to free yourself from your suffering.] [Quest: Kill your parents within the stipulated time] - Assets amounting to 1 billion dollars Time left: 00:00:59 "Damn, are you threatening me? Want me to kill others and become a criminal on the very first task? I reject it. Let's see what you can do." And in the next second, he found himself pushed over the railing and falling down. He thought he would die but... [The Host has passed the test.]

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

Inspired by the captivating drama of Grey’s Anatomy, Different Dreams delves into the lives of a group of ambitious students juggling internships, academic pressures, and their personal aspirations. As they navigate the challenges of their evolving careers, each faces the intense pressure of their studies while forging bonds, battling insecurities, and confronting the harsh realities of their dreams. Between the late nights at the office, tension-filled projects, and moments of unexpected connection, Different Dreams explores what happens when ambition meets reality, and the price one pays to truly follow their dreams.

"My price was taken from me. One thousand times they tried, one thousand times they failed, but their last time succeeded. I must get my revenge and I must get my... throne?" Once a warrior of light, a night of mindless slaughter forged him into darkness. Kingdoms, empires, and countries crumbled beneath his feet. His favorite battle became his demise, but he soon discovered the truth: he was cheated a thousand times. Now, with a second chance at life, he'll make them pay. The fall of kings will be nothing compared to his wrath. His price will be reclaimed, and his throne will be his.

When photographer Dave Patterson discovers a sinister doll named Caramela in an abandoned house, he unknowingly awakens a centuries-old curse. With its glowing red eyes and tattered pink dress, the doll brings death and terror to those who cross its path. After placing the doll in a museum, a series of horrifying events unfold, plunging Dave into a race against time to uncover its dark secrets and stop the curse before it consumes him and the town. Caramela is a gripping novel of suspense, dread, and the deadly price of curiosity.

Neris Truide was born with the legendary purple jewel eyes of the ancient warrior Elandria. Despite this, her peers at the noble academy bully her mercilessly, destroying her self-esteem. Adopted by the wealthy and powerful duke Elandria because of her jewel eyes, Neris eventually marries Crown Prince Abelus―only to be pushed aside for his mistress Megara, who led the bullying at school. Neris's life ends at age thirty when she is poisoned by her adoptive sister Valentin. However, instead of dying, she wakes up back at age twelve with her memories of her previous life intact. Enrolled at the academy once more, she sets about exacting revenge on those who ostracized, assaulted, and ultimately murdered her. But she didn't expect that in this life, she'd cross paths with Cledwyn Maindulante, the cunning future ruler of the north. As a determined Neris sets out to make her enemies suffer―and prevent her murder―will Cledwyn turn out to be a dangerous foe, or her closest ally ever?

At the feast of the Gluttonous House's auction, there was a little girl with an exceptional furnace constitution for offer at a sky-high price. Everyone wanted to lay their hands on her. Suddenly, the little girl in the golden cage opened her eyes, radiating a cold gaze. She was no longer cowardly.

Because of the small mistakes she made during her life, Shirley Aschenford died full of regrets and was sent back to the past. The first thing she saw after her regression was her husband, whom she now knew suffered from temporary muteness due to a traumatic event, staring at her with a piercing gaze! He was an incredibly kind, loving, and patient husband—the very one she had madly tried to divorce in her first life. However! [I’ve already signed it.] Something was different about her husband this time. [It feels great to separate from you sooner ….] Her husband, Escar Aschenford, who in her first life had tried desperately to stop their divorce, now .... [… 'Ex-Wife.’] … Happily and with a beaming smile, signed the divorce papers as quickly as possible!

Thrown into the body of the novel’s infamous villainess, Lila Argent, the protagonist is determined to change her tragic destiny. However, as she navigates the treacherous court politics and her new life, the once-doomed villainess becomes the object of affection for everyone around her. As secrets unravel, Lila realizes her transmigration may not be an accident—and that love might come at a price she isn’t willing to pay.

The Price of Rivalry follows Olivia Carter, a fiercely determined CEO, as she battles to prove her worth in the high-stakes world of corporate power. Handpicked to run her family’s green tech empire, Carter Wave Solutions, Olivia has spent her life preparing to defy expectations and make her mark. But her rise is challenged by Dimitri Stavros, a billionaire whose family controls a multinational conglomerate that dominates the business world. Arrogant, ruthless, and dangerously captivating, Dimitri is used to bending the world to his will. When Olivia outmaneuvers him in a critical boardroom showdown, she shatters his carefully curated dominance, sparking a clash that transcends business. Their rivalry becomes personal, a battle of manipulation and power where neither is willing to back down. Dimitri, furious at his defeat, devises a plan to punish Olivia in a way that forces her to confront her own vulnerabilities. But as their fiery confrontations lead to undeniable passion, the lines between love and revenge blur, threatening to destroy them both.

In a world reshaped by chaos, humanity is thrust into the Crimson Expanse, an apocalyptic realm where survival is a cruel game, and power comes at a bloody cost. Eli, an ordinary man with nothing left to lose, finds himself bound to a mysterious system that grants him the ability to forge and rule his own territory. But as waves of nightmarish creatures descend and rival survivors turn to treachery, the price of power becomes clear: sacrifice, blood, and unyielding determination.

Freedom is not without its price, for it is born through suffering. Pain and liberation are inseparably intertwined, and escaping pain is not an option—only by embracing it can one truly break free. In the depths of torment, one discovers that true freedom lies not in avoiding the chains, but in transcending them. One such person is Alypos, who seeks freedom.

[I welcome thee to join in an opportunity to experience what you wished you could have but never have, but be warned, this gift comes with a price. One which may break your bones and body and spirit. Do you still wish to continue?] [Yes] ================ There is no going back, no medicine for regret and now she belongs to them, and only them. *The cover art is not mine! It belongs to whoever created it!

Guardians of balance, the children of Lord Mortis, the Grim Reaper, are bound by fate to bear the weight of preserving life and death. Their path weaves through shadow, where danger whispers and darkness thrives. As the Torva lurk and ancient evils stir, these New Reapers will face trials that test their strength, question their loyalty, and unveil forgotten secrets. In this war of shadows, humanity's fate rests in their hands. But if survival is victory, what price must they pay?

Faced with death he accepts a deal. Haunted by his choices he strives for vengeance. The price of his newfound powers is another's death. The death of a thousand-year-old prophecy. This is the story of Asher. The son of a king and the apprentice of a forgotten shadow. From a sheltered child to an assassin navigating the world at the epoch of magic and machinery.

After committing suicide due to his miserable life, a hikikomori is reborn in an alternate world of his own where abilities he had only seen in anime have become a reality. Believing he has been granted a free pass, he soon learns there’s a price to be paid, one he didn't realize he ever wanted to pay. Wanting revenge and redemption, the reborn hikikomori must learn the real reason he was reborn and the enemy that wishes to exploit him.

Ajax drifts through life, bored and aimless, until the sand claims him. A scarab of shimmering grains drags him into an ancient system that bends time and forces him to write contracts that change lives. The rules are simple: succeed, and the contract fulfills its promise. Fail, and Ajax pays the price.

There's been something between the two of us since we met . Ana Harris had travelled halfway across the world to be reunited with her fiance and prepare for their wedding. Only to discover that there was to be no marriage. Stranded in a strange country, without funds to support herself, she was grateful to Calvin Mallory for his help. But what price would he expect her to pay for it. Didn't he realize that she would never trust a man .

If you could gain power, wealth, or prestige, but at the price of your soul, would you accept the deal? Humanity continues on to day-to-day life, oblivious of the supernatural creatures that lurk in the dark. Being attacked by one of these creatures, Jayce Price was given a choice, sell his soul or die as a human, picking one of the options, multiple messages appeared in front of him. [ You have acquired the System ] [ Current Demonic Synchronization 0.00% ] [ Increasing Demonic Synchronization ] --- Author here, As this is my first ever novel I would appreciate constructive criticism to help improve the quality of the novel. Hoping to improve the quality as I write more so please feel free to state your opinions on the matter. It would be most appreciated if you could support my novel in any way you can, every contribution toward a goal is valuable, regardless of how small it may be. Also, special thanks to J.G. for the artwork! Contact me through Discord or Email for any questions: Ribblood#3222 Ribblood2@gmail.com

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

‘How did this happen’ The young man, practically a boy, looked at the scene in front of him. In just one glance it was possible to see dozens of people, more closely he was sure there could be hundreds or thousands of people prostrating themselves in front of him. From the center of the city square to the adjacent streets in front of the temple, with a frightening similarity to what happened in the Vatican when the Pope gave a speech. The young man sitting on a throne too big for him, inside a marble temple he could see expressions of happiness, reverence, gratitude and in some a small hint of fear. Not that he paid much attention to the others, his attention was mainly drawn to the group directly below the throne. This group was made up of people of various ages, from old men with gray and wrinkled hair, but with strangely healthy bodies and postures upright like poles, to young people of various ages including children. What this group in particular had in common was their expression, which could only be described as fanatical as they looked at the young man. The only thing that was going on in the young man's head, with all this excessive attention, was simply... ‘How did things get like this?!!!! I was just playing a game!!!!’ In a room in an ordinary apartment, in an ordinary city. A seemingly ordinary young man could be seen lying in bed with a cell phone on his chest. The cell phone was on and showing scenes from what appeared to be a game. With a small and intriguing coincidence that the young man sitting on a huge throne inside a marble temple was completely identical to the sleeping young man. ********************************************** Thanks to ImagineArt for the image

I have been transported into another world. Whoever might be responsible for this. Whoever is behind this—whether for their entertainment or some greater purpose—is irrelevant. None of it matters if I meet a dog's death. If this is their cruel game, then I will play. I will survive, no matter the price. I will win, no matter the odds. I will conquer, no matter who dares to oppose me!

In a city where crime masquerades as business, factions and gangs carve the streets into their territories. Known as the City of Wonder, it promises dreams fulfilled for the right price. Here, chaos is tamed before it can spread, controlled by an iron grip of order masked in corruption. But what happens when this delicate balance is disrupted? When one day, the city meets a mysterious figure in a mask, everything begins to unravel.

A mysterious curse known as The Fall drags chosen individuals into the Cursed Realm—a grotesque dimension forged from a decaying unknown origin. Survive the trials within, and you return as one of the Fallen, wielding immense power through a living artifact called the Angel’s Egg. But every gift comes with a price: a crippling Shackle designed to control you.