Chekhov'S Firing Squad

Wang Zhong arrived in an alternate world and became embroiled in this world's global war. What he gained was a cheat, akin to a real-time strategy game's overhead perspective, and he could even see through the eyes of his subordinates' units! So, he decisively started micro-managing, "Shift the machine gun position five centimeters to the left! Place the anti-tank cannon in the forest on the right!" Three years passed in this manner, and Wang Zhong looked at the marshal's baton in his hand, then at the double-headed eagle flag behind the emperor's envoy. "In my hometown, there's an old saying, 'Princes and generals, are they not sprung from the masses?' Envoy, do you know of it?"

Between the chaos of missions and unquestioning loyalty, special forces face challenges that go beyond the battlefield. War leaves no room for error, and every loss weighs like a stone. In a world where survival is everything, the real enemy is often within them: remorse, loneliness and the weight of impossible choices.

From the Dead Oceans, Kumamoto Setsune reawakens after thirty hundred years. Without a home, with who knows how much time left, and with her life the target of many an Aeternum, Disaster Beast, and more, she travels towards her old home. In the Great City of Rem, she seeks to find something for herself.

Taryn fights monsters. Lucien is one. Season 1: Forced to team up by the very council she’s made to serve, Taryn finds herself trapped with Lucien—a vampire with too many secrets and a smile that makes her blood run hot. In the midst of growing dangers, the two of them must work together to survive. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell where the real threat lies—outside their walls, or between them. Lucien knows better than to care. He’s spent years perfecting the art of detachment, but something about Taryn makes it impossible to stay indifferent. The fire she carries is fierce, dangerous—and every moment with her only stokes the flames higher. Bound by circumstance and haunted by shadows neither of them can outrun, Taryn and Lucien are playing a game they can’t afford to lose. The fire between them grows hotter with every step, but giving in might cost them everything. Some fires are meant to burn. Others consume. This one could destroy them both. Season 2: Framed for assassinations they didn’t commit, Taryn and Lucien are thrust into a deadly game where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks in every shadow. As the fragile peace between powerful factions begins to unravel, they must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, uncovering dangerous truths about those who seek to control them. As tensions rise, their bond is tested in ways neither anticipated, and their personal struggles threaten to fracture their fragile partnership. Against the backdrop of a brewing war, new allies and enemies emerge, challenging their notions of trust and loyalty. As the season hurtles toward its climactic revelations, Taryn and Lucien must decide what they are willing to sacrifice—and who they can rely on—in a world that seeks to tear them apart. Season 2 is a story of survival, betrayal, and the unyielding strength found in the most unexpected places. Season 3: When safety is a fleeting memory and enemies circle ever closer, Taryn, Lucien, and Kah’el find themselves bound by necessity in a secluded forest haven. As mysterious threats prowl the shadows and signs of encroaching danger multiply, the trio works to fortify their defenses while grappling with unspoken tensions and buried truths. Strange tracks near their clearing suggest a threat greater than any of them anticipated, forcing them into a delicate balance of survival and trust. For Taryn, every decision risks fracturing the fragile alliance that’s formed between them, as the boundaries of loyalty blur and their individual pasts clash with their shared present. Season 3 is a tense, character-driven exploration of resilience and vulnerability, weaving quiet moments of connection with the ever-looming threat of a deadly unknown. In the end, it’s not only the beasts in the woods that must be faced, but the fears—and desires—they’ve long kept hidden.

Priscilla always sought to escape her ordinary life, itching for something wonderous to fill her emptiness. A chance encounter with a grand witch ties her to the shadowy coven - a secret society of witches wielding eldritch powers and secretly running the world. Priscilla’s thirst for the unknown had been quenched. But the wonders of magic come with a price. Power of such calibre drew her into the fog, a dark and otherworldly realm where the immortal witch-hunter Vaundr lives, waiting for unfortunate witches to wander through. As she uncovers the coven’s dark secrets, Priscilla discovers that her powers carried a fatal catch - one that had eliminated countless witches before her. To live, she must outwit both the coven and the unstoppable Vaundr before she becomes the next Victim of her own gift.

Note: this is not a wuxia novel Lance sterling is one of the children of the relatively unknown sterling family. He believes that in a few years time the world would have become a world of meta-humans. After a few years, the greatest discovery of the century is made. Dark matter. At this time, due to the incompetence of some scientists, a ten million people die and one of America's most cherished states is destroyed. Lance deceides to test dark matter himself, but is instead taken over by it. When he wakes up from his coma, he is shocked to discover that mana now covers the earth giving birth to meta humans. He also discovers that he is hosting another soul in his body. With the awakening of meta-humans, emblems allow them to access the various affinities. But lance discovers that he possesses 3 emblems: The emblem of frost flames, The emblem of primordial souls, and the emblem of dark matter and energy. Lance possesses 3 of the most dangerous emblems of humanity. Watch how he overcomes all the hurdles in his way, fights against the great evil called anti-matter, and spoils his girlfriend?

Plytoria, The world of elements. It is a world full of imagination and supernatural powers. All fuelled by the elements that govern the world. These elements are the most holy, and most chaotic too.... Providing the necessary balance. But in this world, one element is cursed far more than the other–the element of fire. All because of the mistake of one man who tarnished the other elements with superior efficiency. This man who reigned ultimately led to the downfall of the other fire users once he met his demise. The fire burned itself into ashes, and the fierce ones finally met their extinction. Well.... That is until 'he' was born after eons. [Welcome, Chosen Of Fire]

Long ago, humanity lived in a peaceful kingdom ruled by a king. They lacked particular super natural abilities unlike other races, but they lived happy lives. However, they were regarded as nothing in the world due to their lack of super natural ability.For some selfish reasons some races attaked their kingdom murdered,tortured and enslaved the humans together with the greatest demon race which conquered their realm.The humans had no choice except to accept their fate. Despite this, they remained optimistic, believing that a hero would someday arise and save them form this cruelity of the world.

This world is falling apart, with no one left to protect its people. Something big and unexpected has taken over, and despair spreads like a shadow. The so-called hero, the one who was meant to fight for them, is the very cause of this chaos. Was the hero ever truly a hero in the end? But maybe there’s still hope—someone who was never meant to save anyone might step forward. Someone forgotten by fate, someone no one expected. What if that person is the one destined to expose the hero’s true colors? They don’t have a prophecy or a grand destiny written for them. Yet, it’s not destiny that drives them—it’s the burning fire in their heart, the unshakable will to save a broken world.

the journey of man learning to walk in a new world

I just want to be useful... It all begins in a society far more advanced than ours. This new country is known as the Commonwealth . A country littered with flying cars and strange devices being an everyday occurrence. This world isn't just home to humans, but also beings of great power destined to save the world . They are known as supers. Some of these beings inherited strange abilities from the floating particles a mysterious meteorite that crashed on earth a millenia ago while others used the elements of this meteorite to craft powerful new weapons. For this godlike rock, they call it, the Godmaker and only few know of it's existence. However this story isn't about these supers. Not yet. This is the story of Jake Scott. A convenience store clerk who had just come to a horrifying realization. He had wasted his life. Well there was nothing he could do about it now since he was stuck in a dead end job making minimum wage and living in a cruddy and cramped apartment with an annoyingly nerdy roommate. Or was there? Scott is given the chance to become a super after performing a heroic deed for an old friend. However he's about to get way more than he bargained for ... And a new evil emerges to reclaim what was rightfully hers.

[Warning: r18+/strong mature content] Amidst the clash of desire and betrayal, who will dare to sacrifice everything for the sake of love? With the ability to foresee the future, Tarah could propel kings to unprecedented heights of success or plunge them into the depths of irreversible failure. But when her kingdom fell, Tarah was forced to offer herself into servitude to her captor in exchange for her brother’s life, becoming a spy in a dangerous game against Ezekiel, the future Dragon King of Ebodia. Haunted by a prophecy of his doom by a woman’s hand, Prince Ezekiel has meticulously avoided female company throughout his life. However, everything changed when he met Tarah, the new fated Seer of Ebodia. Initially only caring about ruling the world, Ezekiel now finds himself strongly enamored by Tarah, at the risk of losing sight of his own goals. Caught between safeguarding her brother's life and the growing affection for the domineering ruler, Tarah faces a dilemma. Will she navigate this dangerous path, risking everything for her heart's desires? ********* Excerpt: "You can't escape me. There's nowhere in this world where you can hide from my reach," Ezekiel whispered, his breath warm against her neck. Her throat tightened as his lips grazed her skin. With a firm yet gentle grip on her chin, he tilted her head, urging her to meet his intense gaze, causing her heart to pound in her chest. "I'm here to make you remember every detail of the agony you've caused me," he declared. "Agony?!" she protested. "Yes, your cruel betrayal. Leaving me, breaking your promise..." ***** MAIN STORY STATUS - COMPLETED

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Jordan, a man thrown into an unforgiving world, must learn to adapt and survive against creatures far beyond what he’s ever known. Armed with a mysterious, evolving knife, he discovers that every battle, every creature slain, pushes him closer to a strength he never imagined. With each core he collects, his knife grows stronger, and so does he. But as his power increases, so do the dangers lurking in the shadows. Goblins, slimes, and worse stand between him and his only hope: understanding the truth behind his transformation. As the mark on his chest spreads, and his connection to the knife deepens, Jordan’s survival instincts are tested like never before. In this brutal world, can he master the power within him, or will the cycle of violence break him before he finds his answers?

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Chinese historical fantasy BL

a kid named alex hates violence and he creates an alliance to end them. This is the journey of alex and his friends

The stories that are remembered from the mythic history of the Norse were of the gods. Few mortals made it into these tales. When Ragnarök came, it was mortals that suffered most. Their world was destroyed, and most froze to death in the long winters, or were burned to ash by the sword of Surtr. Those that lived fought to survive in the chaotic aftermath of the end of days.

"From the grave rise two men without eyes, Holding a heart in their hands. And I weep over my brother, Is this my blood, or his?" In a land once ablaze with the flames of glory, a bloody uprising turned everything to ashes, giving rise to a fanatic regime founded upon the religion of Firinic. Yet amidst the ruins, one soul has sworn to one day return to this forsaken land and reclaim their stolen rights with blood, rising from the fire and ashes. This is a Requiem for Fire-a Fire in which courage, vengeance, and hope burn to bend destiny before the will of justice. It is the chronicle of a hundred years of torment, a century that serves as a poignant reminder of a forgotten truth: "Justice lives in the heart of those who resist."

Huoqiang, a member of the Zhu Flame tribe accidentally meets Li Jun who seems a god in the likeness of a mortal. Their attraction knows no bounds as she stays under the protection of Li Jun who sees her as a treasure he must protect but what happens when the Dark Lord, the master of dark arts and magic, has awoken from his curse? What happens to their love when the Dark Lord has taken an interest in Huoqiang and Li Jun has to fight for the one he loves? What happens when Huoqiang learns the truth of her disappearance and figures out she had loved the wrong people whom she calls family? Find out in this captivating novel of romance, fantasy, adventure, and so much more.

From a soul that’s forgotten, and a love that’s forbidden, a hero will rise. A blade of white roses, a soul never meant to be… Lips that savor the kiss of death will find hope and calamity. Until legends decay, and the world blossoms anew. The world was abandoned by divinity, left behind with demons of every nature. Along with elementals, tasked with keeping humanity alive. Wind and the earth were raised in a world of violence, bound by a dying promise, and trained as modern-day Spartans to face and eradicate fallen divinity. Lightning and Darkness are tied in forbidden love. Love and rage twists their hearts and creates a feral mind. While lightning can't help but love the allure of a gothic lolita. Flames of red and blue bound for love and revenge. One seeks to ease his rage, while the other chases something that was stolen from her. And the Key, forced to dance around fate. She's thrown into a world of violence and fear. To fight a war she knows nothing about.

Eli, a young boy, is distracted during his tutoring session by thoughts of A.N. Insterion, a controversial figure who discovered ability books that granted people superpowers, creating a new world order. Eli despises Insterion, seeing him as a manipulative tyrant. During a session, Eli argues with his tutor about the biased portrayal of Insterion in history. Feeling disconnected from the past and determined to make his own future, Eli leaves the classroom, expressing a desire for a fairer world. Eli returns home to find his family's penthouse ransacked. He discovers his parents being attacked by intruders. His mother tortured with a blood-like dagger by a hooded figure, while a blond man interrogates her. Eli tries to intervene but he is overpowered. His mother's bio-weapon implant accidentally kills his father. In the chaos, Eli's pendant, a family heirloom, begins to glow and projects a message in the ancient language of the Dengaré family. Eli blacks out before he can fully comprehend the message, which leaves a mysterious, unfinished word in the air.

A sense of unease settled over the community as reports began to surface of students vanishing without a trace. The alarming trend soon revealed a disturbing connection: all the missing students had, at some point, attended Summer Cove High. This erstwhile institution had been a beacon of academic excellence, boasting a robust student body and a financially stable foundation. Yet, in a baffling move, the school's owner had abruptly shut down the establishment, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. As the spy squad delved deeper into the mystery, they uncovered a complex web of secrets and lies. The case of the missing students took a darker turn, as the team discovered the existence of a clandestine organization that had been operating in the shadows for years. This secret society, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, seemed to be linked to the disappearances, and the spy squad was determined to expose its inner workings. The revelation sent a chill down the spines of the spy squad, as they realized that they were dealing with a far more sinister force than they had initially anticipated. The disappearance of the students was no longer just a simple case of missing persons; it had evolved into a full-blown conspiracy, with the secret society at its epicenter. As the spy squad continued to dig deeper, they couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched, that unseen eyes were monitoring their every move. The air was thick with tension, and the team knew that they had to tread carefully, lest they become the next victims of the secret society's sinister plans.

#### Blurb In the heart of a city rife with corruption and danger, D.P.S. Agent Lena Hart faces her most harrowing challenge yet. When Emily Kingston, the daughter of a powerful political figure, is abducted by a shadowy group known as the Continuum, Lena must race against time to uncover the truth and save her before it's too late. As she delves deeper into a web of deceit and betrayal, Lena realizes that this case is just the tip of the iceberg, revealing a sinister conspiracy that threatens not just Emily, but countless lives. Joined by her partner, Detective Ryan Brooks, Lena navigates a treacherous landscape filled with organized crime, hidden agendas, and unexpected alliances. But as they close in on the truth, they discover that not everyone can be trusted, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. Join Lena and Ryan in this pulse-pounding thriller filled with twists and turns, where the line between friend and foe blurs, and every decision could mean the difference between life and death. #### Other Books in the D.P.S. Death Prevention Squad Series D.P.S 1919, ABOVE THE LAW, SHADOWS OF THE PAST, TRUE CRIME LA, VOLUME ONE, WEB OF DESIRES #### Hashtags #DPS #DeathPreventionSquad #Thriller #Suspense #CrimeFiction #AgentLenaHart #PoliticalIntrigue #OrganizedCrime #MustRead #BookSeries #WomenInCrimeFiction #ActionAdventure #JarrodAFreeman #PageTurner #DetectiveRyanBrooks #ConspiracyThriller #BookLovers #ReadersOfThrillers

#### Blurb In a city teetering on the brink of chaos, D.P.S. Agent Lena Hart faces her toughest challenge yet. When Emily Kingston, the daughter of a rising political star, becomes the target of a dangerous conspiracy, Lena must navigate a treacherous landscape of organized crime and shadowy forces known only as the Continuum. As she races against time to unravel the truth and protect Emily, Lena finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and a fight for survival. With danger lurking at every turn, Lena must confront her own demons and rely on her instincts to thwart an impending catastrophe. Will she be able to save Emily before it's too late, or will the darkness consume them both? Join Lena on this heart-pounding journey filled with twists and turns, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Written by JARROD A. FREEMAN #Thriller #Suspense #Mystery #AgentLenaHart #PoliticalIntrigue #CrimeFiction #OrganizedCrime #TheContinuum #FightForSurvival #BookLovers #MustRead #PageTurner #WomenInCrimeFiction #ActionAdventure #ProtectAndServe #jarrodafreeman