Steel Aquarium Stand

Follow Urdn'Varn the crazed Winged Kobold on his quest to steel the moon.

“Who are you?” The voice said who stared at Roselina with curiosity in his gaze. Roselina opened her eyes and saw the man's face and jumped to sit upright on the bed with a scream. She tried to get off the bed but felt soreness between her legs and realized she had slept with the man and lost her virginity to him. “Go away.” She screamed without looking at the man's face as he left the bed for the bathroom. He didn’t meet her in the room before he came back as she left with no traces. Roselina drove home looking rough and sad, crying while driving back. She met her father with his wife. “Where have you been since yesterday? Look at you, you spent your night out there with whom?” Her father yelled at her. “And who are you to ask me that? You're not my father, why yell at me like that, do you even care?” Rosalina yelled back with tears. 20 hours ago...(Yesterday)... “Don’t worry, father, I'll disappear as you want,” Rosalina yelled to her father, who was fuming with anger, his eyes all red. “How dare you raise your voice at me, you unfilial daughter.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo yelled at Rose, who was not going to engage with whom he wanted her to marry. “I dare, father, I have told you I don’t love him, U-Jin is just my friend and yet you’re forcing me to get engaged to someone I don’t love for your reasons… you can just choose your second daughter to marry him, okay.” Rose yelled and ran to her room, locking herself up. “Honey, why don’t you just leave her since she won’t listen, after all, she’s not your daughter.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo's wife, whose name was Yeri, said, rolling her eyes. “If she’s not going to do what I want, then she should leave my house.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo said angrily while Rose came out of her room and unknowingly, heard them. “What! Did she just say I’m not your daughter?” Rose said, shocked and unable to believe what she heard. Mr Kim Hyun Woo was shocked to see her because they thought she was in the room. “Huh… well… uh” Mr. Kim Hyun Woo didn’t find suitable words as he stuttered, but Rosalina stormed out angrily with tears, entered her car, and drove with speed as she couldn’t believe she was just a bastard of the Kim family. “I’m not going back to that house,” Roselina muttered to herself with tears as she tried calling her friend’s number, but it was off. Then she decided to go to her house, but she didn’t find her at home as her door was locked. Rosalina was so sad and thought of going to the hotel and spending her night there, but she drove to a club to have fun, maybe she could forget all she had on her mind. POV This is Roselina, but her Korean name is Yoona. She lost her mother when she was ten, who died of a heart attack the day her father confessed he had a wife and a daughter but later brought them to the mansion. Mrs. Min-Ji didn’t look like she was hurt and accepted the fact that her husband married and had a daughter secretly and brought them to the mansion because of how much she loved him. But things changed when Mrs. Yeri and her daughter started living in the mansion and always caused trouble, especially with her daughter. When Rose and Mrs. Yeri's daughter are fighting, Mr. Kim Hyun Woo takes Mrs. Yeri’s side, shouts, and yells at Roselina’s mother. The day they fought, Mr. Hyun Woo refused to see Mrs. Min Ji, who was having a hard time in her room, crying until she started having a hard time breathing and died from a heart attack. QUESTION...… Who was the young man? Do you think their one-night stand was destiny? Would destiny get them to meet again after that night? How would Roselina live her life when she found out she was pregnant? Are you curious to know about this novel? Okay, let’s look into this story and grab our popcorn as we check into this serial novel and find out what it has for us.

"Reclaimers" 10 years ago, the world fell. The red moon rose, shattering the earth and unleashing monstrous beings known as Reclaimers from its depths. Cities crumbled, humanity’s weapons proved futile, and survivors were forced into hiding. The once-dominant species became prey. Among the ruins, Ash and Lilith, orphaned siblings, grew up dodging death. Born into a shattered world, they’ve survived by relying on each other and the instincts honed from years of evading the horrors stalking their every step. But Ash wants more than survival—he wants revenge. When a chance encounter with the Vanguard—a hardened group of elite warriors fighting to reclaim the planet—offers them a glimpse of hope, Ash and Lilith are drawn into a dangerous journey toward the Citadel, humanity’s last stronghold. With Reclaimers hunting their every move and the promise of freedom and strength within reach, Ash dreams of joining the fight. But the red moon’s secrets run deeper than anyone knows, and the siblings’ survival will force them to confront not only the monsters outside but the ones within. Will humanity rise from its ruins, or has the Fall only just begun?

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

Synopsis: In his previous life, the MC was a total degenerate—lazy, self-indulgent, and only skilled at gaming and skipping responsibilities. One day, he dies in a ironic accident. He wakes up in a magical world, reincarnated as Eryndor Sylvaren, the youngest prince of the Ethereal Elven Empire. The elves are a proud and noble race, and their royal family is bound by strict traditions of honor, discipline, and responsibility—none of which the MC has any experience with. Luckily, he receives the “Divine System of Degenerate Growth,” a system tailored to his flawed personality. He makes the same mistake of repeating his past life only to realise that this new life has so much in store for him. Mistakes have consequences for power. NOTE: This book is a slow paced action adventure story that explores a vast fantasy world. If you like weak to strong, harem growth, high stakes, dungeons and adventurers,with a compelling storyline you should give it a try. NOTE: My release rate will be 14-21 per week, ON SUBJECT OF GIFTING RELEASE WILL BE DIFFERENT

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

Is Magic really just a wish machine? No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic. But what of it? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature. Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician. But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws. The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason! The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together. Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic. The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

In a remote jungle nestled between Chu City and Whitewater City within the Da Xuan Country, a thin and frail figure was leaning against a thick tree trunk. Both of his legs were spread apart in a relaxed manner. This figure belonged to a thirteen or fourteen-year-old teenager. Aside from his unusually pale face, the boy had fairly common facial features. His clothes were loose-fitting and a bright shining steel sword was carelessly thrown by his side.

The year is 2389. Humanity has reached the pinnacle of evolution, transcending its physical boundaries by merging mind and machine. The “Mechaverse,” a dazzling network of floating mega-cities and interstellar colonies, symbolizes hope and innovation. Yet, this golden age teeters on the edge of collapse. Resources dwindle, wars rage across the stars, and Earth has been reduced to a scarred battleground. Amid this chaos, the discovery of the Godforge changes everything. A cosmic artifact of unimaginable power, it has the potential to elevate humanity to even greater heights—or obliterate them entirely. Its existence is no secret; whispers of the Godforge have spread across galaxies, drawing the attention of alien forces known only as the Outsiders. They come from the void, ravenous and unstoppable, seeking to claim the Godforge for their own destructive ends. Standing against the invasion are the Ascendants, elite warriors bonded to powerful mech suits, their very souls entwined with the machines that carry them into battle. Among them was the legendary Gabriel Kaine, the man who led the Vanguard Corps in a desperate last stand to defend humanity’s future. His sacrifice saved Earth, but it came at a terrible cost: the loss of the Vanguard, the strongest Ascendant force in history. Now, the burden of humanity’s survival falls to a new generation of Mecha pilots. Inspired by the tales of Gabriel Kaine and the Vanguard, they must ascend, master their machines, and prove that humanity will not kneel to the darkness. The Godforge is a beacon of hope—and the spark of destruction. In this epic clash of steel and will, where betrayal and heroism intertwine, humanity’s greatest battle begins. The war for the Godforge will decide the fate of not just Earth, but the stars themselves. Will humanity rise again, or will the Outsiders claim the ultimate prize? The Mecha Ascension begins now.

Lee Hyunwook, the steel emperor, was the last savior of mankind, but died. In order to change the future, the place he regressed to was... The military?!! "Why here of all places?!" The start of Corporal Lee Hyunwook, who gets stronger in a special way, by doing a steel mukbang!

Astra Wilson, a demonologist from Los Angeles, embarks on a groundbreaking expedition with her partner, Marcus Ryan, to uncover an ancient occult temple buried in the Egyptian desert. Hidden within the temple lies a mysterious sword, believed to be a key to a gateway to Hell. When Astra accidentally activates the sword with her blood, she unwittingly awakens its dark power. She takes the sword to a British museum, where it is unknowingly stored—until the sword's activation triggers a partial opening of the infernal gateway. Demons pour forth, possessing the dead and turning them into vessels of destruction. This cataclysm begins in Egypt and quickly spreads across Britain and the rest of the world, plunging humanity into an apocalyptic nightmare. The demon-possessed corpses infect the living by marking their hearts, slowly killing them and paving the way for more demonic hosts. Astra and Marcus join forces with a band of survivors, determined to end the demonic plague. The demons seek the sword to fully open the gateway and unleash the full forces of Hell upon the mortal world. As Astra uncovers the devastating truth—that her actions caused the apocalypse—she learns the only way to close the portal is by sacrificing herself. In a harrowing race against time, Astra fights to recover the sword and make the ultimate sacrifice, but not without losing those she holds dear. Though her heroic act succeeds in halting the first apocalypse, her story does not end there. Astra returns, transformed into a demon driven to orchestrate a second, even deadlier apocalypse that threatens to annihilate humanity. Now, the remaining survivors must confront their former ally, battling not only to stop her but also to restore her humanity before the forces of Hell consume the world entirely.

Chloe was the second daughter of the Bishop family, she was the girl who had it all breathtaking looks, a foster father who loved her as much as his own biological daughter, and a fiance who was handsome and rich. But nothing was perfect in this world. It turned out she also had a foster mother and sister who could ruin everything she had. The night before the engagement party, her foster mother drugged her and plotted to send her to hooligans. Fortunately, Chloe went to the wrong room and spent a night with a stranger. It turned out that man was the CEO of America's top multinational group, who was only 29 but on the Forbes List. After having a one-night stand with her, he proposed, "Marry me, I will help you to take revenge."

Vanessa Monroe stays up late reading erotic novel and ends up traveling to another world by God. And is traveling to this erotic novel she's reading to be the female cannon fodder with the same name as her? And she opens her eyes to an intimate scene with a domineering CEO? Vanessa Monroe laughs, “Isn't the Domineering CEO just a vibrator that pays my salary? --This substitute lover I've decided to be!” Vanessa did not expect to wait to sit on millions of assets, travel abroad for a while, halfway to be kidnapped, sent to the bottom of the auction house. The Dark Emperor - Italian gangster with eyes downcast smiled gently and waved his hand. Vanessa Monroe cried: “Master, can I redeem myself?” Escape and fall into the sea island, fortunate to have a gentleman dark shadow prime minister as a companion. Vanessa Monroe fake smile: “I seem to have seen you in a dream?” A dreamy experience of traveling into fiction and a thrilling life with three powerful figures .

Over ten years ago, a Bitcoin was priced at $0.008. Today, it is priced at nearly $100,000! It is a fantasy we've all played in our heads. What if we could go back with all the knowledge we have now and invest in some Bitcoins, perhaps in many Bitcoins? Well this is your chance to live that fantasy through Darren Steele, our MC who suffers a soul shattering betrayal in the hands of his girlfriend and her millionaire father. After a sudden death, he regresses ten years to the past with all his knowledge retained and with the Investor System to guide him. [Ding!] [Weekly Quest: Make your first investment!] What! Darren can invest in Bitcoin?! Huh?! The price of one Bitcoin is only $0.08! Since he knows when Bitcoin is going to rise and when it will crash, does that mean he can avoid loss and only make PROFITS?! Indeed! With the Investor System, Darren Steele is going to build his way up the business world as a young investor. Bitcoin will make him a billionaire and he will defeat all his rivals and take down the companies of everyone who once treated him like trash!

Daniel Steele/Xon-El is a Kryptonian/human hybrid first born of Jor-El. In a world filled with heroes and villains he must find out why he was born and find his place in the world. Heroes fight for the weak but many harm them and don’t care. New threats and new allies rise and fall from portals in the sky and the ocean

An evil and destructive group called The Order Of Eternal Night has been causing havoc in the world for a long time. They caused the loss of numerous lives. Multiple sects attempted to stop them, but to no avail. But it wasn't until this criminal group attacked a far off village a young sword prodigy lived. Although she was near death, she managed to survive, but her family and friends didn't in the end, and now she intends to get retribution. After the attack, a well-known swordsman from the Celestial sword sect saw her at the demolished village. Believing it to be another attack, she attempted to fight him, but the master was pleased by her skills and gave her the opportunity to display her abilities to the rest of the martial world and help her get her revenge. (Female-lead), (Revenge), (Swords) Twitter: @TOBSBloodSteel Instagram:@talesofbloodsteel Enjoy the novel and feel free to provide your input.

I never imagined I'd fall in love at first sight with a stranger I'd met in a bar, but I was immediately seduced by Julian's green eyes, his magnetic aura and the burning gaze he cast over me. After a crazy night of passion with him, I was already imagining myself living a beautiful love story. The cold look he gave me when I woke up was like taking a cold shower in winter... So that's all it was for him, a one-night stand? I was naive to think that a billionaire CEO would be interested in an ordinary girl like me. Is being pretty enough to retain this golden boy such as Christopher Kole? I don't think so, my goodgirl style must have put him off. I could have recovered easily from this affair but, unfortunately, it left consequences. Dialogues: • "You know I want you, it’s not a secret and I know you want me too " he said his voice filled with a confidence that frightened and exhilarated her at the same time… • "The attraction between us is as strong as it was on the first day. You try to hide it, but I can see it. I see it in the way your eyes blink at me, in the way your breath stops when I get too close.” • "Yes, I want you," she admitted, her voice firm despite the trembling. "But desire is not a sufficient reason to marry you, Julian. What about love?” • “I'm going to marry you but under certain conditions” she says. • "Reeva, you can't take away this attraction between us. I will make you mine and you will love him like the first time we made love". • "Yes, love, I am here to satisfy you”, he said. • "Please," she begged again, her voice barely whispered. "I can't... I can't take it anymore…Come inside me now.” • "There is enough money in this envelope for you to take a taxi home. Last night was fabulous, but not so fabulous that I want to see you again. I'm used to women pretending to be in love with me after a torrid night just because they're hoping to trap me. You're the one who should get the Oscar for Best Actress. • Don't try to come back in a few weeks and tell me you're pregnant, it won't work. I took precautions yesterday.

"As the world darkens, Elliotte wields the legendary Exilibur on a perilous quest to reclaim the Rings of Light. Facing magical beasts, rival warriors, and the sinister Morvanious, he must confront not only his enemies but also his deepest fears. The final stand for the light has begun—will it be enough?"

Jarek is a young boy living in the depth of the city. A streetboy, without family or a real home. There, he worked in a factory, just living his live in the underground distopia untill a strange find should change his live forever.

"She stopped me from coming to the wedding!" "It's because she loved you and did not want me to marry you." "Do you think I'll trust you again? You liar!" He bellowed but he had believed her.

Shreedha, a formidable gangster who runs business in twelve countries , is at the pinnacle of power when someone her own stabbed her back. In a shocking twist , she transported to a different world completely different from her ethnicity. But a queen is queen no matter the situation or world. What kind of challenges does she face? Would she be able to adapt to this new world while hiding onto the core of who she really is or will the trials of the new reality forces her to undergo a profound transformation? Join Shreedha on her journey of self discovery where she finds out what does it truly mean to be a queen unbound.

Shaymon, the man who has achieved the apex of dark magic, is framed as being a Demon King and is killed. ‘I will not let it end like this!’ He finally achieves new life but reality was cruel. Being born after 500 years, he was born as the descendent of his rival, the Sword Emperor!

In summer of 2018, a 13-year old Lucas Steele stumbles upon a mysterious vortex, triggering haunting nightmares of a transformed world overrun by rifts and monsters. When a creature emerges from the vortex to attack him. Over the next six years, Lucas becomes consumed by his search for answers, as the vortex’s influence reshapes his reality. By 2024, the vortex manifests globally, turning the world into a chaotic landscape filled with rifts, monsters, and unforeseen dangers.

Your mobile phone gets a new app - the “Portal to the Dungeons” app, and everyone who opens the app sees an offer - if you pay the low price of $14.95, you will get a free Augmented Reality interface and an opportunity to access advanced technology and knowledge that the world has never seen before. If you click [Accept] right now, you can get a free 14-day trial of the new AR interface and see what the app has to offer. World Steel Corporation, a previously inconspicuous conglomerate that supplies a large portion of the steel in the United States, has decided to open up their newest products for the world to use via the “Portal to the Dungeon” app. The PttD phone and augmented reality app will give you more information about your environment, along with a character sheet that describes your own knowledge and experience you have gained throughout your life. Unbeknownst to the population of the world, once you accept the EULA, you will be changed forever, with a strange combination of both Technology and Magic combine to begin changing your body and the world around you into a ‘game” that is controlled by the WSC. This is one man’s story on how the app changed his life and the world around him.

[Navigation] [Survival] [Disaster] [Building a Ship] [Life Evolution] [Single Female Lead] National Crossing, Black, as a player, is forced to join the national navigation survival game. Some lucky people have special boats. For example, steel warships armed to the teeth. For example, the swift wind ship that can ride the wind and waves without seeing a shadow. For example, the iron number one with a huge collision angle and an unstoppable spirit.

Kind of "classic" short stories greatly inspired by A. Azimov's "Caves of Steel". The colony of Espero lost contact with Earth almost 300 years ago. The unified colonial government collapsed, leaving behind a number of autonomous Cities half-gone underground and surrounded by giant domes. It's cold and relatively deserted, with the simplest things missing and everything constantly breaking down, but even in such harsh conditions there is a place for a thirst for power and the pursuit to overtake one of the greatest human fears.

For many years, the Carrians have lorded over Ciricos. However, their mighty legions have been stretched thin, as they have foes on multiple sides. Thus, they have hired the Maerkenien, warlike people that were far removed from mainland politics, isolated in an archipelago on the far west of the Great Ocean. They have made a grave mistake, however. They bankrupted themselves with lavish niceties, leaving none for their hired sellswords. They have appeased them with granting them land charters in the potential-full Isle, a backwater that Carrian pioneers have settled on for a century, though it is infested with the natives of the Isle, unwilling to accept civilization encroaching on their lands. However, the Maerkenien grow discontent, with no coin from the Carrians, the fuse of war have just been lit, and it is a matter of time before it goes off. (For the Royal Road staff that have rejected my submission of this story in their website, here is the link to my account in Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/573444/fictions I hope you reconsider the rejection, as I will be updating this story on both here on WebNovel and Royal Road! :D)