Old Bones Douglas Preston

One moment she was time-traveling, the next, Zhang Xiaoying, a lifelong singleton, skipped right over marriage and childbirth to joyfully become an amazing old lady. She started with nothing but four walls and was gifted three sons and a daughter, each more infuriating than the last. What could she do? She rolled up her sleeves and started whipping them into shape. Not listening? A fist is the best argument, and good behavior comes from the stick’s end. As days got better, the family realized that more and more officials and noblemen were visiting the old lady, wanting to take her away for retirement! No way, it’s only right for sons to support their mother in her old age. Even the Emperor has to get in line! The Emperor: “The teacher is mine; whoever dares compete with me for the privilege of caring for her in her old age, I shall decimate their nine relatives!” Zhang Xiaoying: “Scared, so scared. This pile of pampering can go to whoever wants it; all I want to do is retire quietly.” [Strong female lead, no romantic plot] Recommended completed wen: Farming novels "The Manly Wife of the Prime Minister's House" and "The Little Evil Girl of the Farmstead," campus wen "The Nation's Goddess is Super Cool" "The Reborn Rich Girl is a Top Student" and "The Little Cutie is Somewhat Arrogant"

James Hitchcock's betrayal by his wife and daughters started his hell. As time went by, he could never pick himself back up and died on the street in his old age. The goddess of time had watched the once kind-hearted man lose everything but still pushed forward even when his life never improved. In the realm of life and death, she asked James if he wished to have a do-over from when everything started falling apart. She is willing to give him three gifts of his choosing. To do as he pleases with. *Warning: This has mind control and mind manipulation* Mc will sleep with women who meet his standards while using it. But do not worry, he won't be stealing women.

Torn between serving the Souxians and exploring the truths beyond, Betani's adventure promises to unveil hidden histories and test her resolve. In a race against time and disease, she must decide where her loyalty truly lies and unravel the mysteries that bind her to both the world above and below. Will Betani’s journey unravel the secret behind "the weaving," or lead her into a greater unknown? Only by seeking the forbidden knowledge of the Smaranjan tribe can she unlock the future of both Souxians and humans.

A demon named makeshift has hidden potential, as if fate was with him. However dealing with the dangerous realm that is hell, makeshift struggles with many burdens of being a demon.

Just more old journal entries of mine, but this time things are a bit more...weighty? Complicated? These journals were written 12 years after those of Volume 1! Let us cringe a little more. Maybe a little less? Looking back now, I wasn't that naive...was I? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

An old baseball player gets another chance to live the sport he loves, but this time as a system! The son of one of Japan's greatest pitchers has a dream to follow in his father's footsteps and become a great professional, but he has a major problem, lack of talent. Follow the journey of Shun Takahashi, a young baseball player without talent who receives the old baseball player system. Hellish training, legendary skills, impossible missions, good friends, talented rivals, and maybe luck in love. Shun and the system have a complicated relationship, but they both share the same goal, to be the greatest of all time!

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

REBORN AS A SKELETON! Scammed and abandoned, Sean Jackson died a miserable death. But death wasn't the end, it was just the beginning. Reborn as a skeleton in a dark forest, Sean finds himself in a world where the undead are revered; nobles in a twisted hierarchy. Now, with nothing to lose and power he never had in life, Sean sees his chance to take everything the world denied him. (A/N: This story explores dark and mature themes including slavery, trauma, and the depths of lust and ambition. Reader discretion is advised.) ps. Discord server: https://discord.gg/fNvBMyEdzg

{Check out my new novel, I Won't Forgive You!} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

In January 2034, in a realm with enormous magical power, there was Ren Alatar, an 18-year-old boy who was fighting monsters along with his teammates. However due to his weakness, his teammates abandoned him and left him destitute, Ren looking for help, finds a light that will guide him to a new path.

When young Auriel tragically meets his end, he awakens to a bizarre reality on the distant planet of Warkinels. Reincarnated as a necromancer tree, he finds himself immersed in a world governed by a real-life game system, where every creature is relentlessly striving to level up and gain strength. Unfazed by his peculiar transformation, Auriel embraces his new identity and sets out on a singular quest: to ascend the ranks and become the most powerful being in the Warkinels. With each encounter, he absorbs the life force of fallen creatures, enhancing his own abilities and expanding his necromantic influence. As Auriel delves deeper into the intricacies of Warkinel’s game system, he discovers hidden mechanics and exploits that allow him to accelerate his progression. Along the way, he forms alliances with fellow adventurers and clashes with rival factions, all vying for dominance in the ever-shifting landscape of Warkinels. Driven by an insatiable thirst for power, Auriel navigates treacherous dungeons, battles formidable foes, and unearths ancient artifacts that augment his necromantic prowess. But with each victory comes greater challenges, as rival players and malevolent forces seek to thwart his ascent. As Auriel rises through the ranks of Warkinel’s hierarchy, he becomes a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected by all who dare to oppose him. Yet, amidst his quest for supremacy, he must grapple with the moral implications of his actions and confront the darkness that lurks within his own heart. Arboreal Ascendance is a riveting tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of power, as one boy's journey from death to rebirth leads him on an epic quest to conquer the game of life itself.

The Book of Monsters is a diary written by hundreds of owners over two thousand years. This book is the script for the YouTube series you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2X_1UKCROJbGvLPtXbn5Vw

When a portal opened and ‘outsiders’ invaded, humanity experienced its apocalypse. Reduced to livestock and sacrifices for gods, only little resistance was left. Tepo fought his whole life but to no avail. However, one day he discovered the miraculous Core of Time, which carried him to a new world. A world full of dungeons and magic, warriors and spells, new friends and family awaits him. But doubts quickly settled in his mind. Was this really a new world? Or rather the past? The future? And… could ‘outsiders’ exist in this world as well? ********************************************************************** I'm thankful for any kind of support, dear readers. Let's discover new worlds together! :-)

If you would like you can read the rest of the chapters that I have in this novel. I would like to say if you somehow found this novel that I will be remastering this story. The story will be 40% of the same plot, better writing, Better cover layout. "The Allure of Other Worlds (Remaster)" (Synopsis Summary Below This) There are other worlds out there with supernatural occurring and many of them are normal to those that live in them. These people may have civilizations that are more advanced then the modern world, Some that is lacking as a civilization. Invading living crystals that are peaceful or deadly have taken over there worlds. Follow the story as I get involved in these Alluring worlds. (CTTO of the cover of my book)

One day something happens to Raymond as he suddenly wakes up to find himself in an unknown place. While he does know a lot about the Universe, he is not an expert. Follow him as he and Vivian explore their wild adventures of family, confusion, chaos, war, and discovery. How will they react to stuff they've never come across, and will the eventually discover the secrets of the Multiverse? Or is there more?

In the era of world evolution, myths and legends of supernatural beings begin resurfacing. People awaken abilities related to their beliefs and cultures. Many compete to survive, some to dominate and those that exist to destroy. Who arises from the corpses of millions, Who will stand to rule or be among those that rule, who shall leave a mark in this era of chaos and destruction?

Billy was reborn in the world of marvel into the body of a fifteen year old kid, as orphan Billy with no one to depend on,he decided to make a living and become a wealthy person using the knowledge of of past world, but fate something has else in store for him. Am sorry guys if you see any wrong word in the book ,English is not my first language.

A 27-year-old journalist from Old Wood Town, Eathen once met a girl named Maria. Time passed, and as they prepared for marriage, a tragedy, "The Old Wood Tragedy", occurred, which led the whole town into misery; half the residents died, and those who survived lost their minds. The only person able to recover was Eathen and the only person nowhere to be found was Maria. For three years, Eathen was in a coma. When he came out of the coma, the first thing that greeted him was a letter, a letter with Maria's name on it. He returned to the Old Wood, the letter asked him to. "The place where it all began shall be the place where it all ends; for every beginning must find its end, and every end gives rise to a new beginning."

Andres, a middle aged father, wakes up in an unfamiliar world. With an unfamiliar name, donning an unfamiliar face. A world where mana and technology co-existed. Where humanity did not solely rule the planet. Races and creatures thought once as myths now exist as they vie for control on the once conquered world. Amidst all this confusion, a sense familiarity. As if he has heard of this place, somewhere, at a different time and place. "So God has a name? What is it again? Arcus?...." "I feel like I've heard about you before... Rowan was it?" As the pieces start falling into place... "I can't believe I got isekai'd into my son's novel..." A fate surely worse than death. 'Remember son, it's darkest before dawn.' A mantra he once used to provide a semblance of control on his life. Passed down to his progeny, has come back to bite him in an unexpected way. In order to survive and return home, he will need to prepare himself. With his knowledge of what is to come he will tip the scales ever so slightly in his favour. But there's one small problem... "Which one of my son's book am I in?"

A young man named: Deacon Cross was born into a world that is controlled and regulated by a woman who goes only by: Ms. Millicent. The rules that Ms. Millicent has set in place are harsh to say the least. That is: women being able to do practically whatever they want to the men. Thankfully, Deacon meets one of the few people that decided to go against Ms. Millicent's rules.

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Dawn Carter, a boy living what was considered a normal life, was met with an unusual circumstance that changed the course of everything he ever knew. In able to survive, he must adapt to his new reality, but it is not a simple task. Follow the story of Dawn Carter in his pursuit to uncover new mysteries planted in his life, and his epic tale of survival in a universe where nothing is guaranteed. I am using this story as an outlet to learn how to become better at writing, so please keep that in mind! Glass Sky is a completely original story created by me "killdawn" and is ongoing as well. I genuinely hope whoever reads my work enjoys it, thank you!

Kentaro Honshiro, he might be your usual MC, but he might be not idk, and there will be a lot of references. From a regular boy to a fledging Hero, follow his journey that is filled with school life, adventurous tasks, epic battles, and near-death situations. And maybe even find some love, idk don't ask me. What a good time to be a student at U.A High.

[WebNovel Spirity Awards Entry 2024 PLEASE READ AND SUPPORT] "The only thing you should blame.....is your bad luck...." Artis Janes, a rookie and young magician, was on aboard a cruise ship with his only family member was attacked by a terrorist organization and was the only survivor left on the ship. Now arriving to a new country, he must find his way through the new region battling, performing and fulfilling his destiny along the way. Join his adventure of him meeting new friends, enemies, revealing some secrets and surprises in a world full of magic, sorcery, mythical beasts, gods and legend.

Charles was a bright medical student, but his classmates often teased him about his premature balding. "Bald at 20, just like that Charles from X-MEN," they'd jeer. He endured their taunts, focusing on his dream of becoming a doctor. This aspiration stemmed from the tragic loss of his parents; he was determined to make a difference and save lives. But one day, during a lecture, a gunman stormed into the classroom, unleashing chaos. Charles's world went black. He awoke to find himself reborn—not as a human, but as a small dragon bone tucked away in a shadowy cave. This was no ordinary world; it was a realm where magic thrived and mythical beasts roamed. There was no grand destiny awaiting him, no innate talent for taming legendary creatures. He was just a bone. But Charles was not one to give up. He yearned to grow stronger, to explore this fantastical world. Through sheer determination, he gradually formed a skeletal body, becoming a low-level skeleton. He set his sights on mastering magic, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Lich. Yet, even in this extraordinary existence, one mundane insecurity lingered: "I'm bald in this world too..."

Transmigrated into a captivating fantasy world, Chu Wuchen is not just from an ancient immortal family; he is born with extraordinary double pupils and supreme bones. At the tender age of two, his powerful system awakens. By twelve, the legendary Tianjiao List descends, igniting the Nine Great Immortal Domains and stirring countless races into a fervor. In this unparalleled era, prodigies emerge, monstrous talents are born, and ancient anomalies arise. The Ten Fiends, Primordial Progenitors, Human Emperor Body, Chaos Body, Immortal Body, Reincarnation Body... all manifest one by one. Amidst the epic chaos and fierce battles, the name at the pinnacle of the Tianjiao List remains unchanged—Chu Wuchen!

" you drew stars around my scars now I'm bleeding"__ Abigail Ratchford _____ Being raised in the Ratchford mansion not allowed to see the outside world . and known as the emperor's pampered daughter.turning twenty she's made to marry the golden son of the Anderson family.unknown to her about the cold dark eyes watching her from her , watching her every move . Who would have known the day she turned twenty was the day her sweet pampered life turned upside down ____ She opened the door with a bang as herr gaze fell on a horrid sight . It wasost trenchous thing she have ever seen , she felt like puking. It smelt so bad . Lost in her thought her gaze fell on two bodies her eyes shrank as she rushed in . She stumbled back in fear . Her gaze fell at her father's headless body and his head rolled across the room. Her mother was drenched in her own pool of blood . Her wedding dress was stained in blood not realizing when she tried to touch the body wondering if it was just her imagination. She wanted to scream as her eyes staired at the face , her mother's eyes were rolled backward, her lips ashened and her lips parted slightly. A hand cover her mouth as all the scream turned to mumble. A strange scent of tobacco waft into her nose . Her mind clouded with fear and confusion . " Long time no see miss Abigail Ratchford _missed me ?" She heard him chuckle from behind . It took a few second to recognize the familiar voice behind her . As her eyes flashed in horror.it couldn't be ? ..wasn't he dead ? ___ keep reading shadow and bones