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New to this world, Zhao Lun stumbles upon an old newspaper that tells the story of a legendary captain. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers the existence of strange creatures—traces of vampires and werewolves, a viral outbreak, an alien invasion, and superheroes striving to save the world. Seizing control of the Divine Kingdom, Zhao Lun rises from his humble beginnings and embarks on an immortal journey that will reshape his fate.

Born an omega in a time where omegas are rare and unwanted, Rory lived a life whereby he was always a second option in every situation. Omegas couldn’t birth pups, so no one wanted to be mated to them, except to fuck them and move on. He thought he was lucky to be betrothed to an alpha who loved him, but after a shocking betrayal, his heart turned to stone. Fleeing for his life led him into the clutches of Jason, a dangerous, ruthless wolf. He loses his virginity to him and the morning after, he realized that this soulless Alpha is his fated mate. But, once again, Rory is reminded of his curse of always being a second option when he got rejected. As if that wasn’t enough, he soon realized his life is in immense danger. Rory then decides to run away and start afresh in a different country. One thing Rory didn’t expect to happen, was for him to end up pregnant weeks after fleeing! ~~~ Years later, Rory now has an adorable son. He wasn’t the timid omega he once was, because he had managed to rise to the very top. Along the line, he managed to open his heart up to Kenny, a cute Alpha who loved and cherished him wholeheartedly, leading him to live a contented life. But when he collides with Jason this time, he wants nothing to do with the alpha who rejected him in the past. Jason, an Alpha of Alphas, felt his wolf wilt away the day he rejected his omega mate. He tried making things right, but the pretty omega who smelled of wildflowers and vanilla had completely disappeared from the face of earth. Now that he had encountered Rory again, he wasn’t ready to receive ‘no’ for an answer, and he was ready to do whatever it takes to get the omega’s forgiveness. However, Kenny wasn’t ready to let go of Rory either! A fight for the omega’s heart, who’s gonna emerge the victor? And what if they decide to share instead? | - | e x c e r p t | -| “Arch for me, pup.” The dark alpha husked and more color rushed into Rory’s face as the order settled in his stomach. For the first time in his life, Rory was completely nude in front of a man. He had assumed losing his virginity was gonna be brisk, and that it was gonna happen in the dark. He never counted on it going down this way, with an alpha whose dark eyes made his weak kneed and tongue tied, whose voice made his insides clench up, and whose touch made slick gush out of him like he was a faulty faucet. He pressed his flushed face into the sandalwood smelling sheets, limbs trembling as he arched his back even more, till his ass was very high and his chest pressed into the bed as well. “There you go, that’s a good boy.” The Alpha growled out, hands reaching out to knead his hips, and when he delivered a spank on Rory’s ass, a stuttered whimper spilled past the pretty omega’s mouth, muffled in the sheets. Moments later, fingers were digging into the omega’s hair, jerking his head up just as another spank got delivered on his second cheek, and this time, there was nothing to muffle the high pitched sound and it filled the air in a melodic tune. “Don’t muffle those sweet sounds, gorgeous. I want to hear every sound you make, I need to hear you as you fall apart from pleasure in my bed tonight, and that’s exactly what’s gonna happen.” * Cover isn’t mine. If owner requests, I’d take it down.

The prophesies tell of the coming of a hero who would conquer the Dungeon, best the mighty dragons and fearsome monsters, and bring back the world's balance to an equilibrium. Where the living races could peacefully prosper. The hero whom had his village destroyed by a white dragon, would survive, receive a mighty Tezhe and acquire great power in his journey. This is a story of a select few people who changed the course of history for the Planet Junosa. Follow Mettel as he becomes the Bringer of Balance! But... what was this transparent rectangular box that appeared in his vision? .... Within the dark deep dungeons, a helpless worker bee was born. His name was Robert, he was sure he was still sleeping but what are these words popping up in front of his view like game-system prompts? MoPako System? Species name: Mel Apis Infans? Also why does his body feel... weird? The last thing he remembered was conversing with a certain prophet. Said something like being reborn and hoping for me to have a good life. Now what in the hell is this? Why is a monstrous humongous worker bee being eaten by an even more monstrous massive centipede?!? Reincarnated individual number 1: Robert Aphens ..... In the embrace of the shadow depths, an egg buried within the sand cracked to reveal a hatchling spider. "Huh, where am I? Where is this? Cough!" It's so goddamn dark in this place! Ow. She hit her head. What are her legs sticking onto? Wait, eight legs? Then a message prompt appeared in front of her, the MoPako System. Species name: Misumena Dumu. Skills: Webbing, Bite, Grasp. Then there were the creepy scene of other eggs the size of half an adult cracking only for equally as big colorful spiders to come out. Sadly, she just has to look up to see an all-pervading fog consuming them as they disappeared to nothingness. Okay, starting out big aren't we? A monstrous entity hidden in the fog that's likely beyond my imagination, check. Time to run. Reincarnated individual number 2: Aoi Nagase

One day, a boy named Tod woke up from a bee with no memories of his past, he got off the bed and went through the single door in front of him, when he did he was in an endless abyss and on an island.

Lukas's life takes an unexpected turn when a stranger, Claire, moves into his home as an exchange student. Initially annoyed by her presence and their tense interactions, Lukas's attempts to maintain his usual routine are constantly interrupted by Claire's unpredictable behavior. Despite the friction between them, the pair develop a peculiar, grudging connection as they navigate awkward conversations, personal quirks, and unexpected situations together. As Lukas struggles with his growing irritation and Claire's boldness, a deeper understanding begins to form, though neither fully acknowledges the subtle shift in their relationship. Tension, humor, and frustration intertwine in their unusual cohabitation.

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A lonely girl was deceived into being captured by a race of powerful winged mages to give birth to their kids. The hated fate of their Queen Bee was complicated by the appearance of other more powerful magicians who flew to their colony from another planet. Intro  Welcome to the universe of syrinxes - winged vampires, a multi-gender community. For two thousand years, powerful magicians have been in an endless war with the flesh-eaters Zirux, who outnumber them, so they recruited mortal people to help, colonizing 22 planets and forcing women to give birth to half-breed offspring for the needs of the war. The story begins with the first book, The Syrinxes of Zaria. The action takes place on an abandoned colony seven years away by space ship from the main stronghold of the planet Xantari, ruled by five ancient Archons.

At City Light High School, 17-year-old Selina finds herself inexplicably drawn to Romeo Smit, the school's wealthiest and most handsome senior, who is known for being cool, calm, and somewhat aloof. Despite their vastly different social standings, Selina's fascination with Romeo deepens as their paths cross. He unexpectedly protects her from harm, revealing a glimpse of warmth beneath his icy exterior. However, Selina feels discouraged from approaching him due to their social differences. Yet, Romeo's sudden interest in her, along with his mysterious gaze, leaves Selina questioning whether there is more to their connection than meets the eye and whether their social divides can be bridged. As Selina navigates her feelings, Priscilla, the school's queen bee and Romeo's alleged girlfriend emerges as a threat, poised to destroy Selina's hopes and unravel the threads of her blossoming connection with Romeo.

Mature content warning: Story contains depictions of violence, gore, and severe psychological illness. Silas, a young elven soldier, is sent to kill the country’s royal family, who is trying to eradicate the elves from the continent. Unfortunately for Silas, the crown prince is a young child, and Silas is unable to bury his humanity to kill the young boy. Instead, Silas helps the young prince escape, which sets off a chain of events that forever changes both of their lives and intertwines their fates together. Ten years later, Silas is a hardened soldier and spy, who has buried the events that happened that fateful day. Yet the crown prince, Clarence, has never forgotten Silas's role in his life. This leads the pair into a spiral of hate, war, and revenge as they try to put aside their differences and piece together the Yursear Kingdom, plagued by racism, death, and poverty. 1v1, slow-burn romance, hate to love. ____________________________________________________________ Your Majesty, the King (c) Cat Masseuse and Hunny Bee. All rights reserved. Any reposting, sale, translation, etc. without permission is prohibited. Please contact the authors with questions. Translation policy: bit.ly/3xP6d6P

How far would you go for love?

Everyone in the class was shocked when the news came: Sheena Hathaway married to Stephan Korade. It’s already the fourth year of the university, when every couple was destined to break up at such a moment. Therefore, no one would expect the bookworm Sheena would marry to the rich playboy Stephan Korade. “She must have put a curse on that handsome boy. How could the son of Bee Group, the biggest medical device company, marry a girl of nobody? ” everyone doubts like this. Except Stephan himself. “Sheena, please don’t ignore me in the campus, we’re a couple indeed.” Stephan begged in a soft tone trying to not offend this girl with sparkling eyes under her black glasses. “Stephan, I know our marriage is just a smoke shell, don’t act like you love me.” Sheena smiled sincerely and innocently. “So, for your request, no way.”

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

This adventure write up is based on display of different characters possessed by some friends who went on an adventure which appeard to be fun amidst the naive display of major characters such as; Ade, Wale, Victor and Seun, which others; Sayo, Khadijah. And Temi learnt from and applied the lessons learnt accordingly to avoid a sour experience the earlier mentioned characters suffered. Ade was the focus in the first episode, his character was showcasing his hyper inquisitive nature which turned on him while trying to catch a glimpse of the landscape of a valley from the top which appears to be his standing point exposed him to sustaining severe injury in the cause of the adventure, his luck was put to test, maybe he might just be lucky. Episode two had an interesting display of some mannerism, some stubborn act which dealt Wale a great lesson who clearly aired his points by holding on to an adorable but dangerous sea creature, thank goodness for the intervention of his friends who came running, rescuing him from his stubborness. No matter how fascinated and Interested you are in terrestrial creatures do not mess with an eel. The third episode was an interesting but absurd display of nimbleness which had Victor the main character learnt a great deal supported by his second in command, Seun sure had some real life experiences and stories to tell his children down to his great grand children about bee hives. If you know what a bee hives is, do not poke it, thing can go real ugly for you and everyone around.

Just when life seems boring and hopeless, a new path opens up, bringing uncertainty, danger, and the thrill of life.

Tanaka and Coco are one lucky married couple, they are childhood friends, they live close by, and their parents are close, and they are very happy for them to be together, their lives are set. One day, as Tanaka is going home, tired from handling a new task that was given to him by their higher-ups, all he wanted is to be with his wife and have her dinner and tea, and when he arrived home, he caught her with someone, but not with a man, but with a woman, kissing her intensely. What do you think Tanaka do? What will his reaction be? Read more and find out.

He did not want anything except to find his other half and when he eventually found her, he wanted to engrave every piece of her into his body. Arielle Walsh, a seventeen year old girl, lived in a small town with her parents and her sister. Arielle struggled with feelings of self-consciousness and insecurity. She had tried different methods to change the colour of her hair but eventually comes to accept her white hair as a part of who she is. The novel follows Arielle as she struggles to avoid her cover from being blown, but every thing goes wrong during her coming of age ceremony… Find out what happens when Adrian Reynolds, the merciless werewolf Lord set his eyes on her and did not want to let her go. He did not care if her hair was green or purple, he wanted her and he would get her.

A missing body of a prince and a dead body of a Queen at the Royal party. Princess Hazel lost her mother at an early age and she grew up with a step mother who was heartless like his father. At a royal party she is framed for murder by princess Lama and princess Lydia who also thinks she is the one who sent intruders to attack her. This fueled up a war between five kingdoms who were in peace. let's find out who will save her and how

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Kisah dimulai dengan karakter Titah Kesumawardani, pemimpin geng The Queen Bees di sekolahnya, yang terkenal karena paras cantik dan kekayaannya. Namun, kepemimpinan Titah disertai dengan kebiasaan membully orang yang kurang mampu. Perubahan drastis terjadi ketika ayah Titah terlibat dalam kasus korupsi dan ditangkap oleh KPK, memaksa Titah untuk menghadapi hidup sederhana setelah kehilangan segalanya. Dalam keadaan terpuruk, teman-teman Titah malah membalas dendam dengan membullynya. Munculnya Afgan Syah Reza, seorang siswa yang senang membela korban bully, membawa perubahan dalam kehidupan Titah. Meskipun awalnya tidak menyukai sikap Titah, Afgan terlibat dalam membantu Titah agar tidak di-bully lagi. Titah rela menjadi pengasuh keponakan Afgan dan berpura-pura menjadi kekasihnya untuk menghindari bully, namun perasaan Titah berkembang kepada Afgan. Konflik muncul ketika Afgan mencintai orang lain, Nadia. Titah memutuskan untuk memperjuangkan cintanya, meskipun harus menghadapi rintangan.

We’ve all read love stories. Heck, we all wished we could live in a love story. These beautiful literatures of romance have always had a certain defined flow to them that we’ve become accustomed to, a flow that rattles the kaleidoscope of butterflies within our stomachs.. There is always a meeting, gentle and warm… the falling in love, fiery and exciting.. the falling out of love, sad and heart wrenching… and the happily ever after, beautiful and seemingly forever… Oh how we love the beautiful things romance stories being us; the first kiss, the first ‘I love you’ and not to mention, the ‘forever’… But what about the events that come after that? What about the post ‘happily ever after’ struggles that people in love face but never speak of? What about the loneliness, the doubt, the lies, the boredom… …the possibility of INFIDELITY…. This is an internal monologue of a story, narrated from the perspective of a man struggling with the challenges a failing marriage brings with it, and of course, also told from the perspective.. of HER.

Delve into the world of a medical student with mysterious power. Who awaken a dragon accidentally. But when a grim reaper started threatening her life, the dragon becomes her protector.But fate separates the girl and the dragon leaving her in protection of the dragon enigmatic older brother who hold deep dark secrets more dangerous than any external threat. Explore into a world where trust , loyalty, brotherhood, friendship will be tested and uncovering the hidden truths unknown to anyone. ------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt :- **Hazel** -( voice sharp and clear , eyes filled with anger ) You mean nothing to me ! Get that to your mind. I can protect myself. I don't need your help. You hold no importance to me . When she is about to turn and leave, a strong hand pulls her back and pinned her against the wall. Ryan - (Blue Oceanic eyes blazing with anger and possessiveness) Say that again Honey Bee ! and I will make sure to let you know my fuc*ing importance in your life. **Hazel** - ( glaring at him ) You think this will work on me ? you don't scare me Ryan. I'm not some damsel waiting for a hero. The one who I believed was already gone and now no one means anything to me. ( tension crackles between them , taking a step back , he run a hand through his hair. Frustration clearly evident on his face) Ryan - ( leaning closer again, voice low and intense) I care for you Hazz more than you realize. I'm not good at expressing myself but trust me and give me a chance.I'll never break your trust. ----------------------------------------------------- Except:- Dylan -(leaning against the table , voice soft and emotional ) I'm back Hazel.... but you're not the same anymore. **Hazel**- ( looking outside ,avoiding his eyes )And what's about the game you played with me? You know everything still remains silent. Dylan - ( looking at her face) some secrets are meant to be kept. Some lies....exist for a reason.

After enduring a tumultuous life, Gu Yaoyao meets a tragic end at the hands of her stepsister and ex-boyfriend, betrayals from those she once trusted. Regrettably, she fails to appreciate the love of the one person who cares the most—her one-month-old son. Given a second chance at life, Gu Yaoyao is reborn, determined to reshape her destiny. Now, she meticulously casts aside the toxic elements of her past, rebuilding her life and discarding the trash where it rightfully belongs.

[Follow akun penulis sebelum baca] Temukan nou di Facebook & Instagram: @NOUVELIEZTE Kamu sedang membaca aplikasi WEBNOVEL di tautan: http://wbnv.in/a/7afnrUM Untuk baca novel nou yang lain silakan ke: linktr.ee/nouveliezte __________ Mengharapkan sebuah hubungan agar bisa melangkah lebih serius ke jenjang pernikahan adalah hal yang normal, bukan? Namun saat Bee tertangkap basah berselingkuh dengan seorang model anggun dan seksi, apakah Boo akan diam saja? Apakah Bee akan mengakui perselingkuhannya dan berniat melanjutkan hubungan ke jenjang yang lebih sakral, yang hanya akan ada sekali dalam seumur hidup untuk membangun komitmen bersama Boo? Sedangkan di hatinya ternyata masih menyimpan perasaan pada wanita lain yang sudah mengisi jiwanya sejak masih anak-anak, yang adalah cinta pertamanya. Di sisi lain, merelakan pria yang sangat dicintai, sangat berat bagi Boo. Empat tahun yang dilewatkan bersama satu-satunya pengharapan kasih baginya setelah menutup hati karena trauma pernikahan terlalu berharga untuk dilepaskan begitu saja. Bagaimana hubungan Bee & Boo setelah perselingkuhan itu terkuak? Akankah mereka tetap bersama? Atau ... berpisah? Temukan jawabannya bersama Bonita (Boo) & Benjamin (Bee) di novel: SOMEBODY THAT YOU LOVED Copyright and written by: nouveliezte

Manny is a troublesome child that takes pleasure in tormenting insects and animals. He meets his nemesis when he attacks the bees of The Honey Great hive, badly injuring their queen. After giving him seven days to turn a new leaf and he fails the quest, the animal system is Unleashed on him that turns him into a bee. He is to serve his time working for the bees, learning how to be a bee and feeling the pain of a bee. He is to continue this in rotation with all the animals he has hurt till he turns a new leaf. In return, he is also rewarded with real life rewards like intelligence, smartness and strength, which he can use in the real world to fight his enemies. When he morphs back into his body as a boy, he is also given quests that he has to complete with mouthwatering rewards. He does this, in rotation amongst all the animal and insect kingdom until he truly learns to be empathetic and he gathers new powers. The government announces an apocalypse and gives citizens measures to be safe. But it is not enough as demons have begun to evade the city. He seeks the help of the animals plus the powers he has amassed from his system and he tries to defeat the apocalypse and more!

Tattoo of Fate In a world where dragons are extinct and the kingdom above reigns with unchecked power, Kaida, a young orphan from the forsaken undercity, carries a secret that could change everything. Marked at birth with a glowing, mystical tattoo, she is the last living vessel of the Dragon God, the ancient and forgotten deity of the now-extinct dragons. For years, she has concealed her extraordinary power, knowing that if the Surface Kingdoms ever discovered it, she would become a weapon to be controlled—or worse, destroyed. Kaida’s life takes a tragic turn when her forbidden love, Elara, a noblewoman from the Surface, discovers the tattoo and the immense power Kaida harbors. Fearing its potential, Elara betrays Kaida, selling her to the rulers of the Surface. Now hunted by those who seek to use her for their own agendas, Kaida is thrust into a deadly game where every alliance is fragile, and every step could lead to her downfall. In her flight from the Surface Kingdoms, Kaida encounters Aeron, a fierce and principled warrior from the top side, who was once sent to capture her. Disillusioned by the corrupt kingdom she serves, Aeron defies her orders and chooses to protect Kaida instead. As their paths intertwine, Aeron becomes both a guardian and an unlikely companion, offering Kaida a chance at redemption and love after the betrayal that shattered her heart. But the Dragon God within Kaida is waking, and with it, a force far more dangerous than she ever imagined. As her powers grow, Kaida must decide whether to embrace her divine heritage, risking the return of dragons to a world unprepared for their wrath, or to destroy the tattoo, ending the God of Dragons’ influence and sealing her fate forever. Caught between loyalty and betrayal, power and self-doubt, Kaida’s journey is one of self-discovery, painful choices, and the search for love in a world that has never been kind to her. In a final, heart-wrenching decision, Kaida must choose: will she let the Dragon God reignite the flames of destruction, or will she defy the fate written in her very skin to protect those she loves? --- A/N:I had some help making this book(help in polishing my vocabulary with A.I), obviously i don't know how to use big words...so. yea. Every other thing is done by me. :) Iput in effort.

Big Blue is a bee.

A girl with no struggles in life, queen bee and most popular girl in the whole school found herself falling for the charms of the hottest teacher in school only for heart to get shattered by the rules of their family. With her mother in a coma and lover in a sick bed she was forced to leave her life of perfect behind and move to a different country and have an entirely different life. But being a girl of her kind, she could never been hidden. She lost everything except FAME.

BL (Boys Love ) This is a quick transmigration story. A powerful pair of host and system they are on world hopping journey. A young man who is emotionless through this journey he will learn all human emotions and love. Zhao Yuan: "let's start our missions." System 999/COCO: "yes host." His soul is in despair due to pain and sufferings of the past lives in which he never found love and happy ending. The young man has given a chance to change his fate and repair his soul.

Ashley, a resilient girl from a humble background, catches the attention of Fred, the wealthy heartthrob of her high school, at a party where she is working as a waitress. Their unexpected connection sparks jealousy in Emily, the school's queen bee, who is determined to claim Fred for herself. As Emily's bullying intensifies, Ashley's final year of school becomes a true test of endurance. After graduation, Ashley's life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced into marriage with Fred's older brother, a powerful CEO. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she yearns for freedom, while Fred, unable to move on, becomes involved with Emily. The situation becomes more complicated when Fred's father and Emily's mother announce their engagement, further intertwining their lives. Faced with impossible choices, Ashley and Fred must navigate a path filled with love, betrayal, and sacrifice in a journey of resilience and self-discovery.