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“Robert must be told,” Ned said. “If what you say is true, if even a part of it is true, the king must hear it for himself.” “And what proof shall we lay before him? My words against theirs? My little birds against the queen and the Kingslayer, against his brothers and his council, against the Wardens of East and West, against all the might of Casterly Rock? Pray, send for Ser Ilyn directly, it will save us all some time. I know where that road ends.” “Yet if what you say is true, they will only bide their time and make another attempt.” “Indeed they will,” said Varys, “and sooner rather than later, I do fear. You are making them most anxious, Lord Eddard. But my little birds will be listening, and together we may be able to forestall them, you and I.” He rose and pulled up his cowl so his face was hidden once more. “Thank you for the wine. We will speak again. When you see me next at council, be certain to treat me with your accustomed contempt. You should not find it difficult.” He was at the door when Ned called, “Varys.” The eunuch turned back. “How did Jon Arryn die?” “I wondered when you would get around to that.” “Tell me.” “The tears of Lys

In a world where magic and mystery reign, human greed and selfishness have perverted the arcane, transcending human limits; a dark future looms. The gods, offended by this affront to the natural order, have decided to unleash their wrath through the Ancestor, an omnipotent being destined to overturn the reign of the living. The Ancestor sent the Draugr to punish human existence. These fearsome phytomorphic creatures sow death in their wake. As chaos ensued and humanity teetered on the brink of annihilation, an alliance was formed to confront the threat. The 11 states joined forces to eradicate the Draugr and restore peace. These champions possessed a mastery of arcane magic and were prepared to do whatever it took. That is, until one day, they learned of a discovery...

Kim Mugen encounters a dark man in the alleyway, before he can say anything, the dark man begins telling Kim a story. “How a man once picked up an empty, blank book, once the man opened up the book he disappeared… entirely”. After the strange man told Kim the story, Kim ran away but when he looked back to see the strange man, he couldn’t see him… almost as if he had disappeared…. almost as he never existed…. Running to school, Kim found an empty cover book, he stood in disbelief and decided to open the book, in the book, Kim sees that the first page was moving, where he can feel the breeze that’s was coming out of the moving page, the book fell…. not a person in sight… the book haven’t even move an inch and Kim… he was gone… almost as if he had disappeared into a new world… A world where anything can happen, a world where a book can become both reality and fictional… What will Kim faced in this new world?

"Right now, you're the best version of yourself. 'Why?' Because... You're alive." ________________________ Humanity is on the brink of a new era. Freedom is a luxury, one that is becoming scarce, and when faced with it all, does the world need a liberator? Or a person who finds that freedom themself? Karlos Lippe is a young man who's forced by fate to dance to that question. Having his monotonous yet fulfilling life stripped from him, he travels with a silver haired companion to seek out belonging in a tumultous world entering Industrial Revolution. Dotting the lands like stars in the night sky, Luminaries are those who have harnessed the power of constellations, Psyche. Their use of strange powers, Talismans, Catalysts, Alchemy, Ideals, and other magical nonsense creates a web of conflict that entangles the pair and their journey. When that happens, try to follow them. Because at the core of it all, this story is about perspective. So it's up to you to decide how to perceive it.

In the Divine world, the continents are in constant struggle for resources and land, among them Cheng Yu, the emperor of a small empire, and his wife are ambushed by the princes of their continent. Now that his soul has connected with a 15-year-old boy, having passed more than 1,000 years, he will rise again to recover everything that was taken from him.

Celeste stood at the beach, feeling his presence behind her. She swallowed nervously. It was now or never; these four years of one-sided love were going to end today. "Marcello, I want you to know I'm in love with you. I was going to endure it, but I can't. Marcello, I want to be yours, so please give me a chance," she shouted, turning around with tears in her eyes as she quickly hugged him. "Please, Marcello, I can't do this anymore. I know it sounds crazy, but I have always loved you," she said, burying her face below his chest. Lorenzo froze. He had received an anonymous message meant for his brother Marcello and had come in his place, thinking it was a threat. He had not expected to see a lady by the beach. She looked so delicate and dream-like, with the way the moon glistened on her alabaster skin and raven black hair, which looked like it had silver streaks when it flowed in the evening breeze. The soft dress swirled around her, sometimes billowing around her too. She was a siren, and he was enchanted by her beauty. He stood staring as she confessed her feelings, his body coming alive from her touch. She hugged him tightly, like a lover scared to let go, but the name on her lips wasn't his; it was his brother's—Marcello. ________ Celeste confesses her love to Marcello, her first love, but in a shocking twist, she discovers she actually poured her heart out to his older twin, Lorenzo whom she suddenly found herself growing attached to. Lost in the pool of a complicated web of emotions, Celeste must choose between her original feelings for Marcello and her growing connection with Lorenzo that must satisfy her heart and at the same time not cause a riff between both brothers. Meanwhile, Marcello's heartbreak and sense of betrayal threaten to destroy the brothers' relationship which had proven to be as hard as a rock for years. Will Celeste find true love with Marcello or follow her heart to Lorenzo? Can the brothers forgive each other and themselves if she were to make an unfavorable decision to either or both of them? This book is a romantic drama about family, love, and betrayal, where the lines between true love and first love are blurred.

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

The Book Of Legends. A mystical of unknown proportions, with knowledge foretelling the past, present, and the future. Of time, space, and fate. Of nigh omniscience and nigh omnipotence. A book coveted by many, yet beholden to none. What secrets does it hold, and what does it entail? Yet it somehow managed to land in tne hands of a young, down-on-his-luck man. Find out what happens when the book starts to reveal the secrets of old, and what it will do for our young protagonist. Will he drown in the knowledge of the book, or will he rise and conquer it, ushering his own era?

Life of man who is socially depressed got mail from unknown philosopher. When i wrote this story i thought why human exist and makes their lifes so hard for themselves its just story that makes every person find their inner feelings and motivation become better person

It's a book to increase points

Time often can slip through ones hands if not careful, within the tower time means nearly nothing for those at the top and for those born of high grade species. When he is summoned inside the tower he doesn't panic like most but his future is in for a upheaval as he changes the very foundation of everything once believed through his refusal to be anything less then the best even as who he himself is slips from his mind.

A boy is given a book called The Book of Light, which is blank and can only be read by people with a pure heart. From that moment on, he obtains the ability to summon, control and become any creature and be good within the book. . Stories, characters, objects and things originally created by my Luis A., any resemblance to reality is mere coincidence, I do not accept plagiarism and I do not approve of it either, respect originality and be creative, any copy of this story is prohibited, a totally story registered in Webnovels.

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

When you were six, you submerged your hands into the rice storage bin and imagined that you were practicing Iron Sand Palm after you finished watching a martial art film. When you were seven, you felt like you were the diplomat of your class just because you were the first one who greeted a new student at the beginning of the semester. When you were eight, you believed that you possessed clairaudience just because you could recognize that the approaching footsteps belonged to your parents who were coming home. … What would happen if all the fantasies you had during childhood became reality? Ji Ruo put his hands into the rice storage bin and… [Congratulations! You unlocked a martial art-related achievement by putting your palms into the rice bin.] [The skill you acquired: Iron Sand Palm (Entry Level)] [You can upgrade the skill by repeating the activation step and maximizing its familiarity. Fortune favors the diligent. Hang in there! Work hard!] The corner of Ji Ruo’s mouth twitched. He had a feeling that his system was not really normal. After pondering for a moment, he picked up a stick and headed towards the paddy field nearby…

Otis, the man who caused chaos before leaving the earth. Before his reincarnation, he was given a mission by the messenger of the heavenly one to find the book of laws. Given three wishes to accomplish his task, he wished for his psychopathic alternate personality to be his system and was blessed with a shape shifting ability after requesting for the strongest power. Alas, a certain being added a clause of you take from me, I take from you twice. Fast forward and here he's in a new world entirely different from his former. Here where magic is supreme, the world is ruled by the strong and everyone ultimate goal is to get the book of laws. My only advantage is I have a system, which is the psychopathic me from my previous life that's if we see eye to eye. Anyways, like a wise man once said; "For he who holds unto the book of laws, knows the truth of the universe". Και αναζητώ την αλήθεια

Observe Ren's journey to survive the new apocalyptic world. Book cover is not mine!

What will you do when you fall asleep and found yourself in a different place about which you don't know anything. Everything is very new to you. Place, people everything and now you have to survive in this place. This is the story of a psychiatrist who works hard to earn money for her family. One day she came across an old beggar who gives her a book and that night when she fall asleep she found herself in another place. Here she meets some people. Now what she is going to do to come out of this world. A lot of new things are waiting for her, the new journey which will give her trouble, new friends, enemies and some puzzles which she has to solve to save her life. Come and join the journey of Amy and her mysteries which make her meet two people in that journey who fall for her, now how she is going to handle them, let's find it out together. I will clear it first that English is not my first language so you can see mistakes in my grammar. I hope you will bear it but I promise to make it better. The cover doesn't belongs to me, I just modified it. Let's enjoy this story.

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In the world of "Book of Combat," our protagonist finds himself thrust into a dark and dangerous realm after his untimely death. Reincarnated with a newfound purpose, he discovers that he holds the key to unlocking the ancient artifact known as the grimwore - a powerful weapon capable of shaping the fate of nations. Joined by a weary traveler, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous lands and shadowy corridors in search of the grimwore. Along the way, they encounter monstrous beasts, ancient curses, and long-forgotten secrets that threaten to consume them. As they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, the true nature of the grimwore is revealed - a weapon of unimaginable power that could bring about either salvation or destruction. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the protagonist must harness his newfound abilities and confront the darkness that threatens to engulf them all. But just as they reach the climax of their quest, a shocking revelation throws everything into chaos. Betrayal lurks around every corner, and the true enemy may be closer than they ever imagined. As the tension mounts and the stakes grow higher, the protagonist is faced with a choice that will determine the fate of not only himself but of all who dwell in the shadow of the grimwore. With the future of the world hanging in the balance, can he find the strength to overcome the darkness that threatens to consume them all? And as the final battle draws near, a chilling cliffhanger leaves readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next installment of the gripping saga of the "Book of Combat."

Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. It is an uneasy balance, but the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge has triggered an era of unprecedented prosperity on Earth. With human science advancing and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations can co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But has peace also made humanity complacent? Cheng Xin, an aerospace engineer from the 21st century, awakens from hibernation into this new age. She brings knowledge of a long-forgotten program dating from the start of the Trisolar Crisis, and her presence may fatally upset the delicate balance between two worlds. The universe is a dark and dangerous place, devoid of mercy or sentiment. Will humanity reach for the stars or die in its cradle?