Gear Fifth

Avery Asteria was far from having anyone's dream job. Family circumstances had him drop out of school and flying around the expanse of space looking for treasure among the discarded trash in an old ship his father had been restoring. It was far from glamorous work, but it was all he could do to earn the money he needed. He was not the only one looking for fortune among the stars, though. One day a score that looked too good to be true led to a run in with a band of pirates. With some quick wits and a bit of luck, Avery managed to escape the worst, but he ended up missing out on collecting the valuable salvage he had his sights on. Having lost a large chunk of his gear in his flight from the pirates, Avery seemed to be truly at the end of his rope. However, a twist of fate led him to discovering an experimental vessel that had been lost to the far reaches of space. With this new ship in his possession, his prospects were looking up. It had everything and more than what any spacefarer could want. And Avery was going to use it to become the leader of the greatest band of mercenaries in the galaxy.

The legendary mercenary Great Emperor, the "Forbidden God King" Ye Chenfeng, had returned to the city, sweeping away everything with an invincible stance. He had unveiled millennia-old mysteries, Atlantis, the Maya civilization, and the astonishing secrets hidden beneath the Himalayas...

A woman flipped through a magazine, a rare spark of interest flickering in her usually indifferent eyes, "Hey, hubby, look, you and I made it onto the same ranking list." A man raised an eyebrow, "Oh, what list?" "The global top ten dream lovers for women, you're first, and I'm fifth!" "......" His power and wealth were overwhelming, his status was noble, and his demeanor was both brutal and ruthless. She was carefree and unruly, free-spirited and unconstrained, standing apart from the world, cold and indifferent. He loved her deeply and she cherished him to the bone, lovers who should have been able to have a perfect life.

Once upon a time-travel leap, Mu Caiwei, the gold-medal bodyguard, turned into a poor peasant girl, Mu Caiwei, who starved to death. With nothing to their name, and an empty rice vat, facing a skinny, malnourished mother and a bunch of hungry younger siblings, Mu Caiwei rolled up her sleeves and shouted, "Sister's going to get rich!" Although she had followed a proud and aloof path in her past life, times were now different. At the small stall, Mu Caiwei donned an apron, zealously crying out, "Fried skewers, fried skewers, all kinds of fried skewers…” In the fabric store, Mu Caiwei expertly worked the abacus, "This Q version of damask should be sold for fifty taels of silver a piece…” …… Soon, the people of the Great Jin Nation knew that the richest person in the Great Jin was not only a stunning, young girl, but also a generous and philanthropic individual! Mu Caiwei couldn't dream that she received a miracle — a magical space, by simply carrying out a few random acts of charity! She also received an extremely “embarrassing” — predestined marriage! In a nutshell: The stunning transition from poverty-stricken peasant girl to Empress! I'm not good with summaries, so please move on to the main text. Please also check out my finished piece http://www.xxsy.net/info/611268.html

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.

Lan Hengsheng, once hailed as a prodigy of the prestigious Lan Clan faced a cruel twist of fate on his fifth birthday. Born without a spirit core, his path to immortality was sealed—or so everyone believed. Amidst scorn and whispers, Hengsheng harbors a secret to his reincarnation, one that defies the natural order of this cultivation world. As rivalries ignite and hidden powers awaken, Hengsheng embarks on an unconventional journey to carve his own path in a world where talent reigns supreme. The heavens may not favor him, but who says he can’t cheat his way through?

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

[WSA 2025] What if your survival depended not on brute strength, but on blueprints?" [Initiating Black gear protocol…] [Neural handshake at one hundred percent..] [Bonding…complete. ] “Oh yeah,it's about to go down!" ………… You’ve heard of cultivation systems, harem systems, and all those fantastical systemy stuff. But here’s a twist: an Engineering System. No ancient bloodlines, no secret martial arts, no old grandpa giving pointers—just wrenches, metal, and enough ingenuity to rewrite the rules of survival. Meet Ryan Renfield,your typical college student whose life takes a drastic turn after awakening the Black gear system when Doomsday arrives. But in an unruly world where power is everything, brains often fall short of brawns. That’s fine though as Ryan isn’t here to play fair anyway—he’s here to invent, outwit, and dismantle all his opponents... while looking damn cool at it. However,it's just not about looking cool as he must come to terms with the truth of his origins and it's relation to a universe level threat. So what are you waiting for? Strap in for a wild ride where innovation trumps magic, technology crushes tradition, and one man’s genius becomes humanity’s last ray of hope. P.S:There's going to be a lot of face slapping (Hehehe, Author's evil laugh)

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

After years of intense development and a thrilling beta phase, Ashen World Online has finally opened its doors to the public—instantly capturing global attention. At the center of the excitement is Blake, once the proud and formidable leader of the Cerberus guild—until his relentless ambition led to a crushing defeat in the beta’s grand finale. Now, as the official release dawns, he returns with two legendary powers: Spiritual Blacksmith and Limitless Enchanter. Bestowed with the power to forge entire armies, fortresses, and legendary gear, Blake can forge far more than just his own fate. But the question remains: has he truly changed, or will the lure of ultimate creation pull him back into the same ruthless path?

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition, everything kicks into gear in the latter half so hope you stick with it and enjoy the ride. I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 I've also started uploading onto Patreon, currently free of charge: patreon.com/Loulou2 Please comment and vote for your favourite characters along the way :)

Harry Potter, and the rest of Dumbledore's Army in his fifth year, use the Room of Requirement to get themselves a spaceship! The problems of a tiny island on Earth don't seem so important, anymore. Wizards in Space! What could possibly go wrong with that?

[A blood Oath is calling forth and making a pact with the divine. You have invoked this oath, and now, the body shall pay the price] In her foolishness and desire to have her revenge, Concubine Anabella, the fifth wife of King Julius III, ends up making the forbidden pact. In exchange for her life and the lives of 1000 other people, she begged the demon kind to help make her crippled son the next emperor. She wanted to call an angel to help her, but she ended up calling the First Demon Lord instead and died before she could pay the full price. Now stuck in the body of the crippled illegitimate ninth prince, the First Demon Lord had one goal – to regain his power and make this crippled body the next emperor of this continent. And in his goal, nothing shall remain forbidden. There are no boundaries, and human greed is his bridge. He, who the god once damned, shall rise again to regain control of the human race and take his place at the top of the human race once more. The dawn of the Damned race should come soon.

In the bustling metropolis where light and shadow intertwined, Evelyn, an ordinary girl, had an unexpected encounter with Lucas, a mysterious vampire. Since then, the gears of fate began to turn. Their love bridged the racial divide, yet it also attracted countless crises. The ancient traditions of the vampire family, the devious schemes of mysterious organizations, the power struggles within the family, and the mysterious forces hidden in the depths of darkness all threatened their love and lives like shadows. In this battle between love and fate, Evelyn and Lucas, relying on their courage, wisdom and love, overcame difficulties time and time again, unraveled mysteries, explored the possibility of coexistence between vampires and humans, and wrote thrilling and legendary stories one after another, leading readers into a mysterious and romantic fantasy world.

Hooray! I've been Isekai'ed! Into a gameworld, with waifus everywhere! It's my greatest dream come true! Isekai'ed by... some kind of black robe guy. Who grabbed the wrong guy. And now I have to survive waves of monsters that want to do terrible things to me. Just... awful, awful things. And the game is a gacha game, so I'm desperately trying to earn money to pull for summons. Desperately trying to build fortifications. Furnish my Tower. Gear up. Deal with the existential horror that is life in a game. Because even a weeaboo has a bottom line. And the necromancers who made this game? They gotta pay.

Synopsis: (Redemption) (Not Virgin Mary) (Cold and Decisive) (Space) Liu Ruyan’s biggest regret in her life was betraying her loyal boyfriend who sacrificed everything for her for a short fling with her bestie. Little did she knew that her bestie was only jealous of their harmonious relationship and wanted to break them for mere fun. Alas! By the time Liu Ruyan realised what she had missed....it was too late. She vowed to spend the rest of her life in a monastery serving the poor to atone for her sins. But fate had something unique planned for her..... Sometimes the gears of destiny turns in a way no one expects. Watch as she slowly matures into a capable woman who stands tall amongst clouds. Witness Liu Ruyan as she gives her best to redeem her finest. Filled with never-seen-before challenges, this is her journey from Earth to Heaven which shall shake the cosmos.

The adventures of Void Stellar and his team trying to get Stronger to save Planet Earth.

This story takes place in the universe of stargate Sg1,Stargate universe, And Atlantis ,continuing the story of the Tau’ri and their rise as the fifth Race . The Tau’ri must bring stability to the galaxies .

A fateful meeting. When the two of them had met, the gears of the world shifted. The world, with its unyielding judgment and rigid expectations, seemed determined to drive a wedge between them, as if every moment together invited a storm of opposition.

In the fifth year of his marriage, his life takes a surprising turn when his partner's lover shows up at his door, offering him a lavish house, a new car, and a check for $1.5 million to walk away. Tempted, he agrees, quitting his job to start a new business. But why does his former boss keep visiting? As he navigates this new chapter, he must face unexpected challenges and discover the true cost of his choices.

[COMPLETED] Phoenix’ husband of five long years, Ace Carter Greyson, demanded divorce on the night of their fifth wedding anniversary simply because she can't bear a son. She begged him to stay but his firm decision was unbendable so she finally let him go. Her life was even more shattered after she discovered his long time affair with his secretary, and now, the mistress was pregnant. Just months after their divorce he married the impregnated secretary. Phoenix's world suddenly turns upside down when she discovers she's four months pregnant.

Yuki Tanaka, a shut-in weeb, gets summoned to another world with the worst skill ever: "Delayed Imitation," which copies weaker versions of other people's powers. The kingdom decides she's useless, kicks her out with no gear, and wishes her luck (aka, certain death.) Teaming up with a kind-hearted knight who pities her, Yuki tries to avoid the Demon King, survive attacks from over-the-top enemies, and deal with a narcissistic isekai rival who thinks he's her nemesis-even though she has no idea who he is. It's less "epic hero journey" and more "how not to die in a ridiculous fantasy world."

Dai Lin became a surgeon at a strange hospital. Here, they don't treat diseases but various horrific and mysterious curses! Divided into the Resentful Spirit Department, Malicious Ghost Department, Evil Ghost Department, Fierce Spirit Department, and the enigmatic Demons Department... The eerie hospital, however, had some bewildering rules: First, believe that the hospital is called Hospital 444, not 666 Hospital. Second, between midnight and four in the morning, doctors and nurses must never enter the outpatient area. Third, if you experience a severe headache and notice an inverted cross on your forehead, immediately seek treatment at the hospital's Demons Department. Fourth, all doctors in the hospital wear white masks. If you see a doctor with a red mask, ignore them and make sure they do not realize you can see them. Fifth... And Dai Lin obtained a magical artifact, a pair of the Devil's Eye —the left eye could detect, sense, and attack, while the right eye could imprison, seal, and even devour and absorb. And the source of all the terror in this hospital was the director who had never been seen by anyone...

It was supposed to be another normal dnd session but in the next moment I felt my whole body pulled into the desktop and into the fantasy world. But not in the city my character was in but an uknown city geared with basic equipment and lost without nowhere to go, A wolf!? I crossed my arm to guard [rolling hit with advantage..{1,1} Fail the wolf missed his bite and stumbled on its feet, feeling threatened by your existence and immaculate way of you dodging it ran away in fear] Reading the floating bar I screamed internally "You have gotten to be kidding me!"

Mai is a child who has lived several past lives, some mysterious and others tragic. Now, when her fifth life is on the brink of ending, she regains her old memories. She has partially survived death but is still in danger of losing her life. Now, she is determined to live her life to the fullest, avoiding the mistakes and tragedies of her past.

Since long ago, there has been a saying: everything starts from a dot; well, it is from a dot that our story begins a dot destined to change the gear of what most living beings would call the inevitable. Yet, being just a poor dot, could it do so?Would a simple dot of light be enough to illuminate even in the most darkest places of the galaxy?

It's been about 10 years since the mysterious disaster that made the air toxic to breathe. Now humanity lives in the last stronghold known as the new city of Zenkuirs that protects humanity from the toxic air known as miasma. Only with a giant robot called astral gear can humanity break through the thick fog of miasma to create a new light of hope amongst the darkness. Or that's what this flyer says because I'm just a mechanic tasked with maintaining the astral gear to keep it usable.

In a world where heroism is celebrated and villainy is feared, Seraphina Dreadthorn has spent years trying to prove she’s worthy of joining the prestigious hero academy. But when her fifth rejection letter arrives, branding her “too kind,” Sera’s dreams shatter. Determined to defy the system that cast her aside, Sera enrolls in the Abyssal Academy, the training ground for villains and future demon Lords. With fiery red hair, a rebellious streak, and a plan that no one sees coming, she sets her sights on the ultimate goal: becoming the next Demon Queen and proving that even villains can change the world. But the problem is that she is only a human how can she survive in this realm?

When Althea’s husband dies in a mysterious fire, she becomes the prime suspect. With no solid proof against her, the police hold her in custody—until a mysterious widows association intervened. They bail her out under one condition: whenever they call on her, she must comply, no questions asked. Desperate to escape prison, Althea agrees, unaware of the price she’s about to pay. For years, the association remains silent, and Althea rebuilds her life. But on the fifth year, they return with a demand she can’t ignore—it’s time to fulfill her end of the deal. Now bound to a shadowy contract and assigned to a man with secrets of his own, Althea is plunged into a world of forbidden desires, dark truths, and supernatural forces she never imagined. What started as a desperate escape may end up costing her everything—including her freedom, her sanity, and her heart. For fans of thrilling mysteries, dark romance, and gripping suspense. Twitter: @soulsofopium_1 Instagram: @ro_stallion

At the tender age of 25, Klein reached the legendary status of Fifth Circle Mage, but his obsession with immortality drove him five years on a dubious elixir of immortality, unfortunately, to be transported into a completely different world. Thankfully, the elixir of immortality wasn't a total flop, as it gave potential greater than the Heaven's Chosen with a slight caveat. Klein will have to dabble in various paths of cultivation, orthodox and unorthodox, to reach his dream of immortality. But before all that, he needs to escape the wrath of the elves, for accidentally becoming the Dao Companion of their princess. Unfortunately, the task became a lot harder when he didn't even know their language.