Kono Uragirimono Ga

Qu'est-ce qui était pire que la mort elle-même ? Eh bien, c'était mourir en sachant que personne ne vous regretterait, en sachant que votre mort était un service rendu à tous ceux que vous aviez connus. C'était exactement ce que je ressentais le jour où je suis mort. J'étais le fruit de l'amour du Roi Alpha de l'Éclipse, à une époque où le lien d'âme sœur était considéré comme sacré, un enfant né hors mariage n'était rien de moins que sacrilège... 'C'était sa faute, il aimait quelqu'un d'autre que son âme sœur...' 'C'était sa faute, il avait eu une connaissance charnelle d'une femme humaine.' 'Tout était de sa faute, mon seul crime était d'être né de sa luxure.' Mais pourquoi ce Roi Alpha qui était mon père était-il parfaitement en sécurité, alors que j'étais haï, méprisé et blâmé pour tout à la place ? Pourquoi devais-je être le pion de mon père, utilisé pour atteindre ses buts ? Pourquoi ne pouvais-je pas être rejeté comme tout le monde mais étais au lieu de cela assassiné par ma propre âme sœur ? Pourquoi ai-je été tué avant même d'avoir eu la chance de vivre ? J'avais mille questions et pourtant il n'y avait personne pour répondre et c'était exactement comme ça que je suis mort... Alors pourquoi mes yeux se sont-ils rouverts ce jour-là, un mois avant ma mort ? Était-ce à cause de mon petit secret ? Un secret que je ne dirai à personne d'autre qu'à vous... Au vu du titre de mon récit, vous devez penser que je suis un loup Oméga... Non, vous vous trompez... Je ne suis pas un loup Oméga, je suis un loup Alpha et mon nom est Oméga. ~Deuxième livre de la série la Renaissance des Loups-Garous. *Pas un préquel ou une suite à 'La Némésis du Roi Alpha', les deux livres ne sont pas liés si ce n'est pour le cadre du monde et le concept de Renaissance des Loup-Garous. *Couverture obtenue sur internet, tous les crédits vont à l'artiste original.*

A magical 'Universal Toolbox' led Joe Ga into the arms industry. The complex and unpredictable nature of the world caused Joe Ga to gradually change his goals... "Sir, how did you end up here?" "I don't know, I just wanted to make some money at first, buy a house, marry a wife. But slowly, as more and more people appeared around me, my goals started to change." "So what are your goals now?" "Now, I just want to retire peacefully with my guys, really!"

A man lives a normal live but he feels dead like all his movements are programmed until………

Matthew, a 25-year-old man who died in a gas leak, is reborn as Claude, a child born from his mother’s secret affair. From the moment he takes his first breath, his life is one of constant danger—his father, enraged by the betrayal, attempts to kill him time and again. Yet Claude survives, growing stronger and defying the odds. On his 15th birthday, during a long-anticipated magic appraisal ceremony, a terrible truth is revealed: Claude possesses dark magic affinity, a power feared and despised by the holy order. Branded a threat, he and his mother become fugitives, hunted by the ruthless holy knights. Forced to flee, they search for the fabled Elysian Plain, a mysterious land rumored to be a sanctuary for the forsaken. For three years, they evade death at every turn, but as Claude reaches his 18th birthday, he is mortally wounded by the holy knights. On the verge of death, he and his mother finally reach the Elysian Plain, where destiny awaits. Suddenly, a strange system awakens in his mind: [Welcome to the Elysium of Darkness System, Lord of Calamity.] [Increase the number of dwellers within Elysium using your seeds and blood!] [Make the cacodaemons and witches bear your children and strengthen your dark domain!]

As Orson read the novel written by the girlfriend who had left him, he gently remarked on how terrible the story was. But then, noticing a foul smell coming from the kitchen, he went to investigate. He realized there was some kind of gas leak. Already furious about being dumped, Orson became even angrier at the state of his kitchen, and in his rage, he hit the light switch with a powerful punch. Naturally, the explosion that followed killed him instantly, and Orson passed into the afterlife. After spending some time in limbo, he found himself reincarnated in an unfamiliar world. However, he quickly realized he had been reborn inside the cliché-filled novel written by his ex-girlfriend. As if that wasn’t enough, he had ended up in the body of Neonidas, a useless duke who was also the fiancé of the story's villainess. ____ There may be a bit too much swearing and slang in the first chapters, but it gets less afterwards. There will be no yuri, bl or ntr in Neonidas(MC) harem

Check out my new novel: My Seven Beautiful Sins! °°°°° In a distant future, seven centuries after the cataclysmic mana storm, the world of Gaïa transformed into a realm infused with magic. The fabric of reality shifted, revealing the manifestation of stats, skills, and levels through ethereal windows, visible to all. A new era emerged, where humanity awoke to the concept of Classes, bestowing upon them unique abilities and the potential for greatness. However, only the truly exceptional would ascend to seize the Throne in this extraordinary Era of Players. Noah uttered profound words, his eyes shimmering with an unearthly force. "Life itself is akin to a prison, but fear not, for I, Death, shall set you free.'' °°° Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qxK8vcpF

Hunter Cha Eui-jae, who was dispatched to seal a rift that appeared over the West Sea, was flung out as soon as he closed the rift. When he came to his senses, he was lying in a garbage dump. Starving, he was drawn like a zombie is to blood to a hangover soup restaurant, where he realized that he had fallen into South Korea, eight years in the future. In this era, disaster alerts notify people of rift openings in advance, ASMR videos of slimes gathered from dungeons were trending, and idle hunters livestream unboxings of A-rank longswords. Unlike the past, where people trembled in fear of an impending apocalypse, the future was surprisingly peaceful, leaving Cha Eui-jae feeling empty. Since things had turned out this way, why not start a second chapter of life as a part-timer at the hangover soup restaurant, rather than being a hunter? “That’s strange.” “…” “Have we met somewhere before?” Cha Eui-jae’s plan to quietly spend his remaining days as the only part-time worker at the decades-old hangover soup restaurant goes awry when he encounters a mysterious, gas-masked individual… DISCLAIMER: The story isn't mine

Mark , a college student fell into coma and died in an accident of gas explosion at home while cooking and reincarnated to a poor couple in a magical world mark grows up facing the challenges of the new life in a different world

A Saiyan named Kara, a Titan amongst Gods. With a horrific past that has turned him evil in every aspect. His powers surpassed all imagination. But even so, he is finally defeated. After 500 years he is reborn in the planet Gaia, one that he himself made a living hell. His son takes it upon himself to find this reincarnation and raise his own father before he turns out to be the same devil that terrorized the universe But after an incident that shakes the world of the Gods, Kara is forced to live down on Gaia. On his journey to get stronger he battles his evil nature for the sake of those he has grown to love To make things clear this story is a massive crossover between the most known anime/comics/Mythology, it will include: Attack on Titan, Akame ga Kill, Naruto, My Hero Academia, avatar the last airbender, Naruto shippuden, Fairy Tail, One punch man, Tokyo Revengers (maybe), Tokyo Ghoul, One Piece, Dragon Ball / Z / Super (maybe DBHeros) And more I can’t name off the top of my head Also also, the story contains a lot of ‘lemon’ I guess. and also if you haven’t seen the warning in the first chapter already it also contains very detailed ra.pe so don’t read if your weak

Dalam dunia Dyron, sebuah tempat yang dilingkupi penderitaan dan kehampaan, setiap manusia terlahir dengan tanda zodiak kecil di atas leher tepat di belakang telinga sebelah kiri mereka. Vin Crimson, pemuda dengan zodiak Leo, tanda itu tidak membawa harapan, melainkan menjadi pengingat akan luka dan gelapnya masa lalu. Terjebak di tengah dunia yang kejam, Vin berusaha melawan bayang-bayang takdir yang seakan ditulis untuk menghancurkannya. Dalam perjalanan ini, ia bertemu dengan Jeannie Althea, seorang dengan zodiak Libra, yang tidak hanya menjadi penyembuh luka fisiknya, tetapi juga menjadi lentera yang menuntun jalannya. Dihadapkan pada kehancuran yang mengancam Dyron, Vin harus menghadapi pilihan: menyerah pada kehampaan atau bangkit sebagai simbol harapan bagi dunia yang hancur. Catatan: 1. Fokus utama adalah cerita 2. Update ga pasti, bisa kapan aja 3. Fokus bahasa utama adalah bahasa Indonesia

In the dusty, gloom-shrouded streets of Neo-Tokyo, where sunlight barely managed to filter through the rubble and ruined buildings, an eerie silence hung over the city. In this post-apocalyptic world, where survival was an art and power determined everything, stood a singular man, masked and shrouded in shadows. Kaito Yukimura, known in the underworld as the "Shadow of the Desert," strode steadily through the dark alleys, his modern gas mask hiding his face and his black-and-white jacket billowing behind him like a banner of mystery and elegance in a desolate world. His reputation preceded his presence, his movements were silent but lethal, and his presence was a constant reminder that, in this world of chaos and despair, there were those who still maintained control in the shadows. On this particularly dark night, Kaito was on a secret mission, chasing a rumor that floated in the whispers of the alleys. A rumor of a lost artifact, a treasure hidden in the depths of the city, that promised power and wealth for those brave or desperate enough to seek it out. And so, with his fate entwined with the dark threads of Neo-Tokyo, Kaito stepped into the shadows once again, ready to face the dangers that lurked around every corner and uncover the secrets hidden in the darkest corners of the city.

En las calles polvorientas y envueltas en la penumbra de Neo-Tokyo, donde la luz del sol apenas lograba filtrarse entre los escombros y los edificios en ruinas, un silencio inquietante se cernía sobre la ciudad. En este mundo post-apocalíptico, donde la supervivencia era un arte y el poder lo determinaba todo, se erguía un hombre singular, enmascarado y envuelto en sombras. Kaito Yukimura, conocido en los bajos fondos como el "Sombra del Desierto", caminaba con paso firme entre los callejones oscuros, su máscara de gas moderna ocultando su rostro y su saco blanco con negro ondeando detrás de él como un estandarte de misterio y elegancia en un mundo desolado. Su reputación precedía su presencia, sus movimientos eran silenciosos pero letales, y su presencia era un recordatorio constante de que, en este mundo de caos y desesperación, había aquellos que aún mantenían el control en las sombras. En esta noche particularmente oscura, Kaito se encontraba en una misión secreta, persiguiendo un rumor que flotaba en los susurros de los callejones. Un rumor de un artefacto perdido, un tesoro oculto en las profundidades de la ciudad, que prometía poder y riqueza para aquellos lo suficientemente valientes o desesperados como para buscarlo. Y así, con su destino entrelazado con los oscuros hilos de Neo-Tokyo, Kaito se adentró en las sombras una vez más, listo para enfrentar los peligros que acechaban en cada esquina y descubrir los secretos ocultos en los rincones más oscuros de la ciudad.

Kisah siswi cantik dari Indonesia pindah sekolah lama ke sekolah baru di academic high school dia ketemu seorang pria tampan di sekolah tersebut Naomi ga tau kalo si Ethan seorang vampir gimana kisah terlibat cinta beda alam

Tamiko Ran es una chica gyaru ilustradora digital de 19 años que descubre el videojuego "Finish The Story", el cual es un videojuego inspirado en los juegos de dados y rol. Sin embargo este videojuego no es otro juego donde simulas una historia predefinida y los dados solo te dan diferentes resultados dentro de la misma. Si no que "Finish The Story" es un juego estilo Sandbox donde puedes crear tus historias y mundos de manera totalmente personalizada y la historia es creada entre el/la líder de partida con sus jugadores. Es ahí donde Tamiko ingresa a una partida de "Líder vs Jugador", donde solo 2 personas crean su historia y el jugador tendrá que vivir la historia que el líder le pone enfrente. Esta partida tiene de líder a Minoru Yomu un chico con el sueño de ser mangaka que con el alias de "HatoKotton" el cual creara con Tamiko una partida e historia de romance donde los dados deciden el rumbo de esta historia tanto dentro como afuera del videojuego, viviendo muchas cosas juntos.

Matthew, a 28-year-old man who tragically died in a gas leak, is reborn as Claude, a child born from his mother’s secret affair. From the moment he takes his first breath, his life is one of constant danger—his father, enraged by the betrayal, attempts to kill him time and again. Yet Claude survives, growing stronger and defying the odds. On his 15th birthday, during a long-anticipated magic appraisal ceremony, a terrible truth is revealed: Claude possesses dark magic affinity, a power feared and despised by the holy order. Branded a threat, he and his mother become fugitives, hunted by the ruthless holy knights. Forced to flee, they search for the fabled Elysian Plain, a mysterious land rumored to be a sanctuary for the forsaken. For three years, they evade death at every turn, but as Claude reaches his 18th birthday, he is mortally wounded by the knights. On the verge of death, he and his mother finally reach the Elysian Plain, where destiny awaits. Suddenly, a strange system awakens in his mind: [Welcome to the Elysium of Darkness System, Lord of Nocturn.] [Increase the number of dwellers within Elysium using your seeds and blood!] [Make the cacodaemons and witches bear your children and strengthen your dark domain!]

Existen 5 grandes reinos en el mundo, un mundo donde la vida natural yace extinta estos 5 grandes reinos o imperios son las potencias más grandes que existen, nos encontramos en el año 2055 y hace 20 años se dio la gran tercera guerra mundo o como muchos la conocen la guerra tecnológica, Alice una de nuestras protagonistas una chica de 17 años que ha vivido encerrada en laboratorios con el deseo de conocer el mundo por fin logra salir al exterior y se abarca en una aventura conociendo diversos personajes en su camino.

In the distant universe,there exists a wonder woven from gas and dust,known as the Pillars of Creation.This is the cradle of countless stars,and a time traveler,driven by endless curiosity,embarked on a journey to explore this nebula.Within this mysterious nebula,the traveler encountered a solitary being who carries the mission of creating stars,yet is utterly unaware of the meaning of her own existence.The meeting of these two souls initiated a conversation about life,art,and the universe.

Konoe no Lina is a child from the Taira no Kyodai clan. She has the advantage in her life of being able to see supernatural creatures since she was 8 years old. She got this advantage through her family inheritance which came from her grandmother. Lina lived with her grandmother after her father and mother died in an accident. Lina's grandmother was the custodian of the Toji-in Shinto Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture, Miyama Village, Japan. Lina is the successor and keeper of the last temple of the Konoe clan after her grandmother died when she was in junior high school. Now Lina lives alone while still maintaining the legacy of the Konoe clan, namely the Toji-in temple and the Sakaki tree which is 700 years old. One day Lina was forced to change schools, which was originally in Tokyo and now had to go to school in Miyama Village. Lina moved to Nippaku high school which was not far from where she lived. At the beginning of school, Lina found friends and an environment that made her feel like family, Lina had friends named Kina, Angga, and Rikki, they were classmates who were always with Lina when they went for walks, attended parties, etc. Until one day an incident occurred that they didn't think about, namely a female student was found dead in a class with scratches on her neck and chest. This incident shocked all the students and wondered what was going on. After that incident, mystical events began to occur at the school which resulted in Miyama village being attacked by evil forces. Many Yokai attacked local residents at night and quite a few of them kidnapped them and made them their food. This incident forced Lina to carry out a cleansing ritual in the village and carry out traditional rituals, but it was not as easy as Lina thought. When Lina wanted to carry out a cleansing ritual, the ghost that caused this incident began to attack Lina and her friends. Lina and her friends tried to stop this incident by entering the ghost world and immediately stopping the incident in the ghost world while finding out why the ghost attacked the village.

From chains to unrivaled glory Davis sheltered from the reality of proper experience was dealt an unfair hand; but when he appears in a tower and a voice reaches out to him all for the sake of entertainment, the life of Davis takes a turn for the unexpected much to all around and beyond him. ///I own no charcters and titles of any related books, songs, etc; except for multiple original Ocs, locations, and backstories I intend to write into the story, one of said characters is the MC the others, will be in the story./// This story will be mostly written in First Person P.O.V. / Third Person P.O.V will be written for every other character or when applicable. Disclamer : I do not own the following: Akame Ga Kill TypeMoon Fate These belong to their original creators and companies. Please give support to them.

"Kau Adalah Anugrah Terindah Di Dalam Hidupku" "Hmmm" _________________________________________ "I Love You , Sayang ." "Hmmm" _________________________________________ "Susah Emang Kalo Ngomong Sama Kutub Berjalan" "Ga Ngaca"

After a gas leak explosion Aelelithys find himself in another world with the powers of all of the characters of his drawing and imagination

Hasad ki manzil sirf tareek andheri raat hy Yehh kahani hy ik Larki ki jis ka Nam Maira Hussain shah hy jis ki family Bhi isi hasad ka shikar Hui thi . Woh kehty hain na kahani khatam ni hoti , qatal krny waly yeh bhool jaty hain ky survivors to bach jaty hain . Esi tarah kahani ka ik or qirdar Waleed Ahmad khanzada hy Jo badly ky kisi ajnany safar par nikal para hy , jis par usko bhi yaqeen ni hy ky uska wujood baqi rahy ga ya ni , lekin yahan parwah kese hai Ik kirdar ROMAAN ALI SIKANDAR hy Jo apni hi maghroor zindagi guzarny mein magan yeh Bhool betha hy ky duniya mein hamesha khush rehna boht mushkil hy . Ik or Sab sy ehm kirdar Alex - 26 Bhi hy , Jis ko raaz pasand hain . or usko har raaz pata hy , yahan tk ky uski apni zindagi ik boht gehra raaz hy . Yeh hai kahani in kirdaron ki jin ky raasty na jany kab milein gy Lekin Is umeed par zindaa hain ky in ko apni manzil mily gi or kon kon in ka saath chory ga . Keo ky " JO ZINDA BACH JAYEIN UNKA MARNA YAQEENI HY "

(Author Note: Title change coming soon.) *** At the dawn of the universe, the most powerful demons and Gods competed in a legendary battle of strength by churning the universal sea. Out from it came many treasures, the most powerful of which was the God Grimoire. After finding its way through various hosts, it fell into the mortal realm. … Tear Shosha’s life was despondent and worthless for as long as he could remember. He was a middle aged gas station worker who was easy to walk over. He didn’t know who his parents were, and his memories of the distant past had been erased.  The only slightly pleasant thing he could remember  was the fact that he loved the display of magic. And so, he risked it all at a magic show by performing a trick out of his grandpa’s magic trick book… and found himself in a new world filled with unique landscapes, unthinkable creatures, and some of the strongest beings in the universe. With the help of his new God Grimoire, which traveled with him through his soul, Tear—>Tyr will unlock his memories of past and the catastrophe which fell upon his family, forge himself from a weak and timid man to a ruthless and cunning, genius ruler, and climb atop all pinnacles, trampling his way to the throne of Heaven.  “An immortal God? I see… so I have another stone to step on!” ———————————————-— Main character: - Not a lone wolf edgelord. - Not a hero of justice. He’s reasonable. - Not OP from the start. - Not a cunning ruthless genius from the start. - Has quick, solid character development in the first arc. - Trust him. World: - Super vast cultures. - Unique power system. - Dangerous, ruthless place. - Several planets + Hell and Heaven realms later on. Characters: - Each one has a distinct backstory. - They aren’t boring as hell. Story: - Well planned and gets deep and hype. - Foreshadowing from chapter 1. - NO HAREM. - Potential Romance in later chaps. There will be a bunch of things I probably didn’t add so if you have any questions, ask them by replying to my review. Have a good read! ———————————————————- Release Rate: 2 Chapters daily. 250 Powerstones = 1 Bonus Chapter. 500 Powerstones = 2 Bonus Chapter. 100 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter. Castle = 1 Bonus Chapter, Spaceship = 2 Bonus Chapters, Golden Gachapon = 3 Bonus Chapters. All bonus chapters will be released at the end of the week on weekends. Monthly Mass Release Goal: To be decided soon... DISCORD: https://discord.gg/K59qhmX5

Sama kamu, ga sama kamu.. TAKDIR Ga ada yang tau.

Axel Cross is the underground racing king, who lived all his life on the edge. Leaving his rivals in dust and law in his rearview mirror, Axel thought that his life would continue as long as he had gas and wheels to fuel it. But, in one wrong move, a trap crept in on him without warning. Kidnapped and sold in some shad.ow auction, his freedom was torn off and given into the hands of Selene Luxford-a billionaire whose beauty matched her ruthless control. She treats Axel as just another commodity, a piece in the game of maintaining her hold over her empire. But what she doesn't anticipate is that he would be a fiercely strong opponent, nor the intense attraction that ignites between them. As Axel makes attempts to escape her iron claw, he begins to learn about the darkness in Selene's past—things that tie her to his world in ways neither can even think of. Once a deadly opponent with personal vendetta, Viktor Kane could do everything to destroy everything that Axel and Selene worked towards. In this unlikely association, they must join their strengths to take him down, but as their partnership builds, so does their closeness, blurring all lines between captor and captive. Together, they will face betrayals racing against time and confront those scars that define them. When loyalty is rarer than water and freedom comes at a price, can two broken souls find redemption in each other, or will the finish line tear them apart?

David, a player fed up with video games that are becoming boring, ends up enjoying Sin Realm, a video game known for its difficulty and its links with the 7 demons of the deadly sins. He ends up finding himself in it after having devoted most of his life to it. He finds himself embodying the worst class in the game. Being afraid of dying once again, he will do anything to survive.

{Padamnya Cahaya Terakhir} Kisah ini akan menggambarkan pergulatan batin seorang pria bernama Piero yang dihantui oleh tragedi yang menghancurkan keluarganya. Setelah kehilangan anak perempuan satu-satunya yang menjadi korban kekerasan yang tak termaafkan, serta menjalani hukuman penjara atas tindakan balas dendamnya, Piero berjuang untuk memenuhi janji kepada istrinya yang meminta dia untuk bertahan hidup. Sebuah perjalanan penuh kesedihan, penebusan, dan pencarian makna hidup setelah kehilangan yang mendalam.

What if your best friend were a ghost-and your soulmate? Buchi never imagined his scholarship to a prestigious Korean school would come with invisible princes, ancient curses, and dangerous rivals. As the only one who can see Min Soo, a Korean prince cursed to walk the earth unseen, Buchi becomes his lifeline to hope. Jealous students, power-hungry sponsors, and dark supernatural forces threaten to tear their connection apart. Will Buchi rise above the odds to break the curse, or will love be lost in the shadows of time? Buchi-egeun joheun hakgyo-e iss-eo-neun scholarship-eul jwahae, geu-eun gil-eseo an-bo-in-eun wang-ja-reul mann-a-seo, gil-eseo an-bo-in-eun ma-eum-eul mann-a-seo, Buchi-eun geu-ui ma-eum-eul bich-eo-neun sa-gwa-reul jwahae. , , , . Buchi-wa Min Soo-eun geu-deul-ui ma-eum-eul kkae-wo-jwoya hal su iss-eoyo. Geu-deul-eun eotteoke hae, Min Soo-eui jo-geum-eul kkae-wo-jwoya ha-geoyo? ########### "Guy why you dey look me like that?" His voice was steady, but the flicker of confusion and heat in his eyes made my chest tighten. At first he didn't say anything until l asked again but in korean (Neo-neun wae naege ireol geoseul hae-yo?) - "Why are you looking at me like that?" (Jeoneun aniya)"I’m not," I lied, though my gaze refused to move from the water sliding down his neck, tracing the hard lines of his chest before disappearing beneath the towel. (Eotteoke geurae?) " Huh! Really?" he asked, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. ("Neo-neun naege gyeoljeong-gwaui gwaje-cheoreom bolleo issna-yo) "Because you’re looking at me like I’m some kind of forbidden fruit." I swallowed hard, cursing the way my breath hitched. He wasn’t wrong. Something about him—his presence, his confidence, the way he stood there dripping wet like he didn’t have a care in the world—had me unraveling. ("Neo-neun ban-naj-eo iss-eoyo.") "You’re the one standing half-naked," I shot back, though the words lacked bite. ("Mwo neo-neun mweo-rae ganeun-ga?") "What do you expect?" He laughed, the sound deep and rich, like the rumble of a storm. "I didn’t expect you to be so easy to distract." ("Neo-neun joheun geol al-a-isseo.") ("Joheun geol an-iya.") "Distract? I’m not distracted." My words came out too quick, too defensive. He stepped closer, his damp hair falling across his forehead, and for a moment, the space between us felt electric. "Then wati dey make you dey blush?" I opened my mouth to respond, but nothing came out. Because he was right—I was blushing, my pulse racing, my thoughts a mess. And then, just as suddenly as he’d appeared, he was gone, leaving nothing but the memory of his smirk and the ache in my chest that told me this wasn’t over. --- Can you survive the pull of gravity when it’s not just the black hole that’s consuming you—but him? Dive into ETHEREAL BLUE, a tale of cursed ghosts, forbidden connections, and the kind of chemistry that stops time itself.