Boss Stones

The Balance of Flame and Stone By BadRhitzu Born beneath the blood-colored Spiral Moon during the fabled Crimson Eclipse, twin siblings Yvonne and Kaizen entered the world as miracles or threats. Yvonne was flame incarnate, a wielder of impossible magic tied to soul and memory. Kaizen, he’s elder by mere breaths, possessed inhuman strength and a mind untouched by magic, yet bound to the earth like a living monolith. Their very existence tilted the balance of the world. To prevent catastrophe, the ancient Watchers cast six Veils of Suppression over the newborns binding their true selves, fragmenting their memories, and hiding the past lives they once lived as Ashweaver and Kael’Vorr, the legendary Veilborn. Seventeen years later, the world stirs once more. When an unseen room reveals itself deep within the fortress-city of Vaelcrest, the twins begin a slow and irreversible unraveling. As one Veil cracks, then another, the siblings must face not external monsters first but the suppressed truths of who they really are. Their powers return not through brute force, but through emotional reckoning: grief, forgiveness, rage, love, and sacrifice. Each Veil they shatter awakens something more ancient and more dangerous. Now hunted by the very Watchers who once swore to protect them, Yvonne and Kaizen journey across forgotten lands, into flame deserts, stone labyrinths, and across time-echoing ruins, seeking answers buried beneath their own skin. But some memories were hidden for a reason. And as the final Veil trembles, the Spiral Moon bleeds again. Will the twins restore balance to a fractured world? Or will they become the storm that ends it?

Don't let yourself get swept off your feet by this cowboy. The son of Billie Bob Taylor-Pereira, the most legendary cowboy of all time, and Benedito Goncalo Cruz Taylor-Pereira, the worlds richest man, Buck Danilo Taylor-Pereira is the reason heartbreak country music is written with his gorgeous dimples and panty dropping smile he will have you swooning within seconds. No one can escape his charm and his new young personal assistant is no different. What will Danilo do when everything in his head screams no but his heart roars yes. Will the cowboy follow in his fathers' footsteps or bring a new level of drama to a family known for chaos? Book Two of the 'His' series. Follow Book one, His Cowboy for the beginning of one of the most legendary relationships of all time!

Liang Chen was born with nothing—not even a spirit root. In the Emberdust Realm, a forsaken corner of the Lower Thousand Worlds, a child born without a spirit root is no different from a dead stone. Mocked, abandoned, and denied entry into any sect, his fate seemed sealed—until a mysterious black mark appeared on his arm. When a spirit stone touches it, everything changes. > [Upgrade Detected] Item: Broken Sword Upgrade Path: Common → Mortal-Grade Weapon Cost: 1 Spirit Stone With this power, he can upgrade anything: broken weapons, worthless manuals—even his own crippled body. He needs no talent. No spirit root. No blessings. Just stones. From a mortal in a dying village to a storm that will shake the Crimson Crown World, Liang Chen walks a path forged not by destiny... ...but by his own hand, and the stones that obey it.

【Strong alliance + sweet love + 1v1 + extremely refreshing article】 She is the youngest Pavilion Master in the history of the Emperor Pavilion, like a bright and mysterious star, with the burden of mission on her shoulders, but it is difficult to hide her peerless elegance. He is the awe-inspiring Master Fu of the Fu Group, like a king who controls the wind and clouds, and his gestures are full of dominance. An unexpected encounter in childhood, like the thread of fate, has tightly entangled the two from then on. This fate is like a mysterious magic, which completely rewrites their life trajectory. She walked from darkness to light, which was a road full of thorns, but as long as she thought that it was for him - her brother Yao Ting, she was like a fearless warrior, willing to give everything, even if she was broken into pieces. And he, who knew everything about her, protected her well, and silently became strong in silence, like a solid barrier. No matter how the wind and rain attacked, he had no regrets, just because she was the unique treasure in his heart. They join forces, whether for the sake of the country or the lingering love between each other, they always share the joys and sorrows, and depend on each other for life and death. In this magnificent world, their love is like the most dazzling fireworks, gorgeous and intoxicating, and lasts forever.

In front of a crowd, the classic "broken engagement" trope unfolded. Gu Feng smiled faintly and took out a golden abacus. "That certain someone, I don’t mind you breaking off the engagement. However, you’ll have to pay me compensation." "At three years and one month old, I secretly fed you a piece of jerky. The meat itself wasn’t worth much, but the seasoning on it was expensive—100 spirit stones." "At three years and two months old, I gave you a wooden knife. This blade was carved over ten years by a master craftsman—1,000 spirit stones." "..." "On top of that, you also owe me compensation for emotional damages over the past 15 years and the next 10,000 years, totaling..." "And for those times I kissed you..." --- Support me on www.patreon.com/c/AnubisTL and Read Ahead!

On a vast continent where the forces of light and darkness exist in a delicate balance, there lies the legendary Stone of Destiny—the Law Stone. This mysterious gem seals the rift between chaos and order, preserving the balance of the world, and stands as the last relic of the ancient gods. The Stone is both a blessing and a curse: it grants its bearer unparalleled power, yet demands that they bear the heavy burden of safeguarding the world. The story’s heroine, Eleanor, was once an ordinary university student in the 21st century. By a strange twist of fate, she is transported into a novel’s world, where she becomes a gifted yet inwardly fragile apprentice at the prestigious Arcane Academy. A sudden invasion by demonic forces changes her destiny forever. Through a series of coincidences, Eleanor becomes the bearer of the Stone of Destiny, forced to shoulder both the hopes and the curse of an entire world. The Stone’s power rapidly elevates her to one of the most formidable beings in existence—but at the cost of her soul, which begins to succumb to encroaching darkness. Under the threat of the King of the Abyss, the fallen god who leads the demon legions, the world’s order begins to crumble. Once a deity, the Abyss King now seeks to use the Stone’s power to tear apart the barrier between chaos and order, plunging the world into an endless abyss of darkness. Eleanor must choose between destruction and salvation. Beside her stand two men, both drawn into this vortex of destiny: Raynor: her childhood friend and sworn protector, a swordsman of unshakable honor and courage. He believes with all his heart that Eleanor can conquer the darkness, even as she grows more distant and the Stone’s power changes her. No matter what, he remains by her side. Ronquis: the Academy’s coldest and most rational archmage, a master strategist who sees through the essence of all power. He is wary of the disaster the Stone may bring and stands ready to do the unthinkable—end Eleanor’s path if necessary, to preserve the world. As the Stone’s power continues to awaken, Eleanor struggles between light and shadow, love and solitude, freedom and destiny. In the final battle against the King of the Abyss, she fully accepts the Stone’s power, using her will to redefine the true purpose of strength. She shatters the Stone’s curse—that every bearer must be consumed—and chooses to merge her soul with the Stone, becoming the guardian of a new world order. Yet her victory marks only the beginning of a new chapter. The awakening of the Stone sends ripples through the world, stirring ancient gods and long-slumbering powers. Eleanor’s choice becomes the prelude to an even grander epic.

A planet different from Earth, home to a futuristic human civilization. Two million years ago, humanity was almost wiped out by an alien race called the Dreson. Before their downfall, ancient humans sealed a powerful technological system inside a black stone—capable of creating world-altering technology.

In less than a day, I lost my job and got an eviction notice for my apartment. With no better options, I accepted a last-minute position on a university-sponsored archaeological dig in Egypt, hoping to regain some stability before my final year of school. But what began as a practical escape quickly unravels into something far more dangerous, drawing me into a hidden world I was never meant to see.

Fate is not chosen. It is carved. Eiran was never meant to be a hero. Marked by tragedy and burdened by powers he does not understand, he returns to the moment his life was shaped—the day he was forced to accept a path not his own. But when the mysterious Stone of Fate offers him a second chance, Eiran chooses a path whispered only in legends: the Warden, a bearer of all the forgotten truths—and the dangers that come with them. Beside him stands Auralia, a cunning rogue once raised by a deadly cult and now the only person he trusts. As their bond deepens into something more, so too does the shadow threatening to consume them. Hunted by monsters, haunted by gods, and pursued by the echoes of their past, they journey into a land carved by ancient canyons and darker secrets. But fate is not idle. The gods are watching. And in the silence beyond destiny, something has begun to stir. A fallen hero. A stolen prophecy. A world that will burn—or be reborn. Echoes of the Stone is the gripping first chapter in an epic fantasy saga of second chances, divine war, and the cost of rewriting your fate.

A forgotten ring. A last wish. A world waiting to awaken. When his small village in India is ambushed by unknown assailants, young Pralay watches everything he knows fall to fire and ruin. Just before death descends, his grandfather entrusts him with a strange, glowing ring—and one cryptic name: “Find Ahaman.” Flung into the mystical world of Bhoolok-Antar, where ancient powers lie dormant and god-forged stones decide the fate of empires, Pralay must survive among strangers, secrets, and sacred warriors. As he uncovers echoes of a past much larger than his own, a terrifying question looms: What if he was never meant to be ordinary?

This is the story of a particular MC who was rejected by his race, the so-called humanity. It got so bad that he was taken by the government, and they conducted research on him. Days after day, he was tortured. Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months until finally, during one of the tests, he escaped, promising to kill all humans. He went to a nearby city where he saw his first human. When they looked at him, they remembered the boy who had a curse and insulted him. The MC, who couldn't take the insults, killed one of them. The police, who happened to be passing by and saw him, drew their guns and killed him. In his death, he thought that if he were given a second chance, he would destroy those so-called humans he once loved. He then encountered a hidden being. That being gave him some powers and then reincarnated him. How will he cope? What will he do? Can he still trust the new races in the fantasy realm? Note: The MC is a villain. Sometimes he is a hero. Other times he is outright dangerous.He is smart.The story doesn't start with the MC being overpowered. No, no. As he progresses, his powers increase and hidden secrets are unlocked. A announcement by hoelesswirter i wont post frequently like i used to so my dear readers if you want to get faster access releases and some specialties make sure to follow me on royal road and supoort me on patreon there you will get access to chapters the fastest and i wont be applying to be contracted this time i think ive learned enough from webnovel that will be all more information will be communicated in patreon i cant provide the link cause i dont wanna be flagged but if you check royal road you can go to patreon directly

On the forgotten world of Baedakar, life is a daily struggle against stone, scarcity, and the invisible hand of oppression. The villagers toil in the shadow of a galaxy that has left them behind, their every attempt at progress quietly sabotaged by forces they cannot see. While most accept the world as it is, a few begin to notice the patterns the subtle failures, the stifled ambitions, the sense that something, or someone, is holding them back. When a wandering outsider arrives, bringing rare knowledge and a hunger for lost truths, a small group of villagers is drawn together by curiosity, loyalty, and the quiet ache for something more. Their search for answers leads them deep beneath Baedakar’s surface, where they uncover evidence of deliberate sabotage and a hidden network of surveillance. The truth is more unsettling than they imagined their world is a mask, its people pawns in a greater game orchestrated by shadows. As the group races to expose the conspiracy, they must decide whom to trust and how far to go for the hope of freedom. Their journey will test the bonds of friendship and the limits of courage, as they risk everything to carry the truth beyond Baedakar’s walls. But the Council’s reach is long, and the galaxy’s indifference is deep. The first spark of rebellion is lit, and the fate of many may rest on the choices of a few who dare to question the darkness.

"She stole from a legend. Now he’s watching.” Sera was raised in silence and smoke. A thief of unmatched skill, She believes in nothing—not in rules, not in people, not in love. She lives between rooftops and alleyways, Taking what she wants. Vanishing without a trace. Until the night she stole an ancient amulet— One that belonged to Prince Ilarious, A creature of myth, Older than kingdoms, colder than death. From that moment, He began watching. Not chasing. Just… appearing. Smiling. As if what she took wasn’t just his— But part of him. She doesn’t know what he wants. She doesn’t know how to escape. She stole from a legend—and now she pays the price, but the debt is far from clear. (This is a side story to "When Crows Weep". It can be read on its own or after the main novel)

The issue that originally preoccupied Tang Xian's thoughts was whether, amidst these world-destroying bosses, he should be a hero for just a second or continue to pretend to be a boss. Later, he realized that, in the midst of pretense, he had actually become genuine...

[Mature Content] "Please, call me Christian," he insists. "And I know this might be intrusive, but I can't help but wonder if there's anything I can do to help. Professionally or personally." Surprised by his offer, Marilena considers the possibilities. Here is a man she barely knows, the boss of the man who just broke her heart, extending a helping hand. Perhaps in the storm of her emotions, a strategic alliance could be forged. "Well," she begins, a spark of determination igniting in her eyes, "there is one thing you could help me with, Christian." With a newfound determination, Marilena approaches Christian with a proposition. "Help me show him what he's missing," she says, her eyes sparkling with a blend of mischief and resolve. Christian's lips curves into a wry smile. "I'm in, Marilena. Let's make him regret ever letting you go."

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"A cursed dagger, four mysterious stones, and a boy upon whom the fate of the world depends."

the mc was brought back to the stone age but with fantasy cretures

A fairy emerged from a gemstone ring—my birthday present. And if that weren’t strange enough, a fire spirit showed up next. Now, as an ordinary office worker, I’ve been offered a bizarre opportunity: a contract position as the future queen of another world?! But life in the jewel kingdom of Sibareth is far from a fairytale. Each day is a tightrope walk above danger. Relentless forces threaten both my life and my place as queen. And my fiancé, Grand Duke Julius—beautiful, noble, and terrifyingly cruel. Can I survive the palace full of secrets and schemes? Will the help of Leca, the fire spirit bound to me, be enough to escape this world and return home alive?

The great stone appeared 4000 years ago, it changed the coarse of history completely as it gave people abilities beyond measure and these people are called the Chosen. I myself am a chosen however I am different I am what you call an mistake.

* I USE AI TO FORMAT PARAGRAPHS In the village of Oakhaven, young Rayna's life is steeped in her mother's comforting stories of a mythical Sunstone Goddess and her healing flower. But when tragedy strikes and Rayna is marked by a strange, burning power, she flees into a desolate north plagued by a mysterious sickness. There, amidst suffering, her newfound abilities awaken, hinting at a destiny far beyond the familiar tales. As she tentatively embraces her burgeoning light, guided by cryptic whispers and a strange inner interface, Rayna discovers a connection to the very legends of her childhood. Yet, the source of her power remains shrouded in mystery, and the true nature of the encroaching darkness in the land is yet to be revealed. Will Rayna learn to control her gift in time to save the afflicted, or will the echoes of her past and the weight of her unexpected inheritance consume her?

A young boy finds a magical stone, along with his sister and a few friends, must learn how to properly use his magic while going on an adventure to stop a powerful sorceress from getting and uniting the rest of the stones. If that ever happens, she will rule Janar through fear and terror. Can they win against such a strong magic user? Or will the world be destroyed?

Djaka was just an ordinary boy from a quiet village until he stumbled upon a towering black monolith in the heart of a forgotten forest. His name was carved onto the stone, followed by a prophecy of his death on the day “the mist opens its second eye.” Haunted by visions, whispers in languages he’s never learned, and the sudden disappearance of his best friend, Djaka is thrown into a vast and broken world ruled by ancient bloodlines, dying magic, and kingdoms built on lies. As he uncovers fragments of forgotten history and the true origins of his own existence, Djaka finds himself at the center of a hidden war between races once erased from memory. With every step forward, secrets unravel each darker than the last. What do the mist-born figures want? Why does the stone know his name? And when the past demands sacrifice, who will Djaka become? A tale of mystery, betrayal, ancient power, and identity unfolds one that spans empires, spirits, and dimensions long thought sealed.

Once, he was Erion of the Shattered Citadel—a hero who felled tyrants and drank starlight. Now, he scrubs espresso machines in a dimly lit Brooklyn café, his sword arm trembling at the hiss of steam. The portal that spat him here left him with nothing but a name tag, panic attacks, and a recurring nightmare of a black dog chewing through the threads of time. But when a grad student named Lila starts asking questions about the "weirdly medieval" scars on his hands, Erion’s carefully constructed lie of normalcy begins to crumble. The real world has no use for knights... until the cracks in his sanity start leaking monsters even coffee can’t fix.

Loisa Lily Saffaro – Facing financial difficulties. The family had to sell their farmland to pay for her father's treatment, who is suffering from severe lung cancer. The expenses include medications and chemotherapy. Currently, she has no stable source of income. She owns a flower shop, but sales are very low. She is unsure how she can continue to support her family. How can she endure a boss who is extremely ill-tempered, as if born out of resentment itself? With the daily grind of work, is there any hope of winning them over, or will she end up getting fired again?