Glass Onion

[highly mature book] [crime and psychological thriller webnovel] *[This novel takes a refreshing break from overused plot tropes such as the billionaire playboy or bad boy falls for good girl. This is a new taste of mystery/thriller genre that offers something new, something deeper and darker]* In the opulent streets of Beverly Hills, a string of murders sends shockwaves through the city, Los Angeles. Each victim is left with their eyes replaced—a signature as chilling as it is mysterious. Detective Lorenzo Hoffman, a seasoned investigator known for his unrelenting focus, is drawn into a case that grows darker with every clue. The criminal is a world class opthomologist and in the eye of public, she is perceived as innocent for her breathtaking beauty and noble profession. As he digs deeper, Hoffman finds himself entangled in a web of psychological manipulation and hidden motives, where nothing is as it seems. The killer’s methods are calculated, their presence elusive, and their purpose disturbingly personal. With each revelation, Hoffman is forced to confront not only the darkness of the case but also the shadows within himself. The glass ball eyes is a gripping tale of obsession, deception, and the thin line between justice and madness. When every truth feels like a trap, can Hoffman uncover the killer before they strike again?

The cycle of life is not infinite—except, perhaps, for Elijah. At 122 years old, Elijah lived a long and successful life—until he woke up as someone entirely new. Now, an anomaly in a mysterious kingdom sustained by magic, he faces questions about his place in a world that doesn't defy the laws of nature, but take them to an entirely new level. For over six millennia, this isolated realm of 300,000 citizens has thrived, its survival bound to the magic that nurtures its air, water, and food. Yet, some whisper that a kingdom refusing to expand is doomed to fall. How, then, has this kingdom endured? As Elijah uncovers ancient secrets, dives into treacherous cave systems, and grapples with the fatal flaws of magic, he learns the truth about existence itself—forces that shaped the cosmos. New alliances rise to confront an ancient plague, and the kingdom's delicate balance teeters on the edge of collapse. In this world, the vibrant hues of freedom and potential are mere illusions, like sunlight filtered through stained glass. Elijah must decide whether to shatter the illusion—or embrace it. ———— This novel goes into great detail about the ways of the people and how it will differ from the suspected outside world. What seems like a population of people who do not have much knowledge, show how they found their way by “feeling”, or by anecdotal(personal) evidence.

He was the king of the Soldier Kings! He was the Grim Reaper of the assassin world! He was endlessly arrogant! The formidable Ye Long, having left the mysterious military unit, returned to Hua Du to fulfill the mysterious elder's command to protect the beautiful lady boss.

Aaron was always invisible. Overshadowed by his confident classmates, he spent his days blending into the background, armed with nothing but a quiet intellect and a pair of scratched glasses. But when a normal day at school takes a surreal turn, Aaron and his classmates are thrust into Drakonis, a world ravaged by war... The Apocalypse if one might call it. Here, dragons scorch the skies, demons rise from dimensional rifts, and humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. Summoned by a mysterious figure, the group learns they are part of a prophecy to save this dying world. Each student is blessed — or cursed — with a unique magical talent. Aaron’s ability, SSS Rank: Arcane Devourer, allows him to absorb and wield the powers of his enemies. As Aaron grows stronger, he finds himself walking a dangerous path. Each power he absorbs pushes him closer to corruption, blurring the line between hero and monster. --------- 50 Power stones = 1 Extra Chapter 50 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra Chapters 1 Magic Castle = 10 Extra Chapters

“I swear, I will destroy this damn game.” In the year 2100, a mysterious VRMMORPG called Etherea Online took the world by storm. With its surreal graphics and unprecedented gameplay, it quickly became a second world for nearly the entire population. Ray was one such person, eager to immerse himself in this virtual wonderland. However, his excitement turned to horror when his father died because of the game, plunging Ray’s life into chaos. Desperate to save his ailing mother, he became a pawn, forced to slave away for a guild that saw him as nothing more than a tool. Betrayed and broken, he was tricked into a soul-binding contract with a demon—a cruel pact that locked his level at 1 for ever. Trapped in a game he once loved, Ray’s hatred for Etherea Online festered, each day a grim reminder of his shattered life. For ten agonizing years, he was trapped in a cycle of pain and resentment, compelled to play the game he despised. Then, one day, the unimaginable happened: the world of Etherea and reality intertwined. The nightmarish game became his terrifying reality. As his world shattered like glass, Ray found solace only in death. But fate had other plans. Ray awoke ten years in the past, before the launch of the accursed VRMMORPG. Armed with the knowledge of what was to come, his mission was clear. This time, his vengeance wasn’t directed at a person, a guild, or any individual foe. It was aimed at the game itself. ------------ Follow Ray's journey as he uncovers the secrets of this ordinary 'game' and messing up with the the fate of nearly everything he seeks answers. he seeks the truth. He doesn’t just seek vengeance. A player cursed to be level 1 forever seeks to rewrite fate. But will the cost of knowing the truth be too high? ------------

“Delete my game account and have a mansion on the outskirts of the city?” Am I being treated as an abandoned dog? How laughable! Former Vice Guild Leader of a Super Guild in the game Divine World, Xu Feng, was ultimately discarded. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the Reaver Guild, Xu Feng found himself no better than a discarded stray. Luckily, fate had other plans for him. Upon falling asleep at night, Xu Feng miraculously found himself to be reincarnated. “You people will soon regret your choices,” Xu Feng fixed the position of his glasses and ensured they would pay the price. --------- Discord: https://discord.gg/7hXBJ7Rkdb

A man rejected by the will of the world he grew up in for all of his life, and a genius with infinite potential who fell as a result of making a risky bet. Under the machinations of the deceased Heavenly Emperor, Huang Xian, two unfortunate souls from entirely different worlds got saved and fused together into a new whole, adopting the identity of the latter–Theodore Winter, the heir to one of the Supreme Pillars of the Heavenly Court. As an eon-spanning competition to decide the next generation of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress began, it brought with it a game of wits, power and plots that would shake the Heavenly Court to its core. Reincarnators, Transmigrators and Regressors were barely qualified to chase after the unprecedented monsters that had been brought into being for the express purpose of rising above the rest. Battles between peers were like peeling an onion–nobody ever knew just how many cultivation realms and Talents the other had hidden away to catch his opponents off guard. With a saint-like image and the heart of a devil, Theodore Winter entered the fray. Unbeknownst to all, other than returning triumphantly, he was entrusted with another task: To kill Huang Xian’s murderer–his wife, the Heavenly Empress! ------------------------- Read advance chapters (by paying for my meals) on Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/sh1ro My novel series "Reincarnation Cycle's Unfortunate Bug" on Amazon: • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHGRR8M/ Discord Server (currently under construction): • https://discord.gg/NdAjjmXSDh ------------------------- Hi there, this is Shiro / the author. Just one little cautionary warning here: Due to being set in an entirely alternate world from ours, while some terms and concepts might seem familiar at first glance, many in actuality are not. In canon, the World's Will of a world exactly like our own 'got inspired' by memories that it secretly glimpsed from the Heavenly Emperor, thereby creating extremely loosely related concepts in its own universe. So never expect anything to work in the same way as something that you are already familiar with, because chances are very high that it won't be the same at all. (Yes, I just blatantly flipped the script.) I hope you'll enjoy The Heavenly Empress' Assassin! ------------------------- Current Release Schedule: • 5 chapters per week • 1 chapter every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (at ~11 p.m. GMT+1) (More chapters can appear as bonus chapters, so this is the absolute minimum.) • Vote with Power Stones to read more chapters in the week after the results are in! -> Top 100: +1 chapter -> Top 50: +2 chapters -> Top 10: +3 chapters -> Top 5: +4 chapters -> 1st Place: +5 chapters - Chapter length: ~2k words on average

(UPDATES: EVERY SUNDAY 2 P.M IST) "You have always been the joker of this gamble of lives my dear, and now is the time to use our Ace." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To the world, she is an angel fallen from hell, but for him, she is a doll made of glass, and he is scared that his slightest move would break her. Her eyes are the most innocent things he had ever seen in his entire life; they melt him down, and her wrath is something he admires most. His lady, his chérie, his 'Lia. When the broken, scared girl accidentally encounters with the Chief of a Republic Security Stability Organization, 'Lewis Hanniel,' he finds what he was looking for. He decides to create her as a weapon, but her life takes twists and turns after meeting Lewis's son, Cade. Her safe place, her fantasy, her king. Under her control... NOTE: This story is in AU and nothing to do with this universe. It does not support anything which is going around in this world.

Huang Ruofei has a reputation of a cold CEO of H Group. One day he goes to a bar since he is in a bad mood and has few drinks. After drinking so much he doesn't even notice that the waiter puts drug into his glass. He woke up in the morning without having any memories of what happened last night or who he was with. He gets to know that his dad hired a bodyguard for him because his older brother did some trouble again. That "bodyguard" is none other than Luo Qingyue the president of Luo Group and also his fiance. After few weeks, he starts to have cravings for lemon even though he hates it. Later Luo Qingyue asks for leave and Ruofei uses this opportunity to get a pregnancy test. It came out positive and after he told his parents, they immediately fire Qingyue and explain to Ruofei that Qingyue is his fiance and it's possible that the other father is him. After that Ruofei runs away abroad and comes back after six years. Would Qingyue be able to get his trust back? (You can find this novel on Wattpad as well under the same name)

Jace is an eighteen year old teenage boy who finds himself transported to another world after a near death experience. After entering this new world, he finds out that his Ability called Reversal has been upgraded. Previously, this Ability could only return minor stuff like broken glasses, dirty or torn clothes and stuff like that to their original condition but now, he can do so much more. ... "You're a Soul Wisp that was betrayed and wants revenge, don't worry, become my slave and I'll give you a chance to personally get your revenge." "You're an Evil who had his body destroyed and could only hide your Soul inside your weapons, don't worry, become my slave and I'll give you a new body."

Diego was writing in his room, but suddenly his starting lose consciousness and collapse, after he woke up he suddenly realized the world change he starting to think "where am I" the world have different environment, he find himself in another room, for a moment suddenly a memory merge with him that's almost make him crazy and the memory that merge was the original owner of the body name Lucas Ferios. 300 years ago, the game broke out to reality and the sky become red and brake like a glass, something appeared from the sky countless monster pouring out from the sky, monster invade the world and human dying from the grasp of monster, suddenly a few people to fight back and they have powers and they called players, they scape from the grasp of monster, they gain their freedom and the world recover. Lucas Ferios became more confuse why he transmigrated into this world, but after 10 years he adapt the environment where magic exist, he went to association center where he gonna awake his system and become a player. Do you think the game will make him more stronger or make him weaker. Let the game decide where his destination end.

Clara Wilson the heiress to Diamond Group got engaged to the love of her life Isaac Hartford the heir to Starlight Group, due to an unforeseen betrayal, Clara Wilson on the brink of death on the night of full moon, Alpha and his pack hunting for prey, rescues Clara and turned her to a werewolf through an Alpha's bite. will she survive from the Alpha's bite? Excerpts: The ambient sound of waves gently lapping against the hull, coupled with the distant hum of the ship's engines, only amplifies her thoughts. She forces a smile, raising her glass in a toast, masking her emotions with practiced ease. The couple clinks their glasses with hers, their happiness an unspoken contrast to the quiet yearning in her heart. "I'll go inside the suite and rest now you guys enjoy." She said making her way to the suite. "Babe I need to get something inside the suite." Isaac said. "Alright don't keep me here waiting, I can't do without seeing you for a second." "Really that's my girl." He said, kisses her forehead and left. Isaac didn't go to their suite but he went to Jacqueline's suite he pushed opened the door. "Did I scare you?" He asked. "Why didn't you knock on the door before coming in what if I'm undressing." "Sighed softly it's not like this is the first time I'm seeing you undressed should I get rid of your night gown." He said kissing her collar bone. She didn't reject his offer, wrapped her arms around his neck he kissed her thin lips vigorously. Few minutes passed Isaac had not returned yet, she decided to go and check on him, she checked their suite he was not there, she headed to Jacqueline's suite to ask her If she had seen Isaac. She opened the door to Jacqueline's suite and then, her eyes flickered tears rapidly streamed down her face a pang of shame stabbed at her watching her best friend and the love of her life together on bed exchanging intimacies. "Isaac....you! How could you do this to me? What are you two doing together on bed?" Both of them stared at her without any sigh of remorsefulness. "It's just like what you're seeing right now" She moved closer to the bed drags the sheet off Jacqueline exposing her nakedness grabbed her brown hair hitting her head against the cluttered table beside the bed. Jacqueline stretches her hand reaching for the wine she held it and hits Clara's head with the wine bottle, the glass shattered against Clara's head. The sharp crack echoed in the tense silence and crimson blood began to seep, dripping onto the plush carpet and pooling under the shards of broken glass, Clara fainted. The room descended into chaos, the once romantic moments now marred by betrayal and violence. "Oh my goodness what have you done Jacqueline." "Is she dead?" She asked curiously in fear. "What are we going to do now?" "I don't think she is dead yet she fainted probably." He said.  "I know what to do." He carried her heading to the edge of the ship Jacqueline followed him , Isaac pulled off his shirt soaked with blood used it to clean the blood stain on his hand and neck. He folded the shirt and throws it into the sea. Jacqueline standing at the edge of the ship bitting her fingers  panicked about the situation. "Please don't kill me, help me I promise not to cause any trouble for both of you, I will forgive and pretend nothing happened here." Clara muttered in pain. "So you're finally awake"

Born under a tarnished name in a humble fishing village, Kano Sea-Glass has spent his life struggling for scraps of respect. But all his quiet days and simple hopes are upended when he discovers a hidden truth: the lost Name-essence of Tariq Stormrún, legendary Lord of a fallen House, now resides in his very soul. With dragons enslaved by a rising warlord and rival noble families tearing at the remains of Stormrún’s once-proud domain, Kano and a loyal knight named Brannis set sail to reclaim what was lost. Yet as they journey across troubled seas, Kano must hide his secret power—veiling his true identity as he navigates courts of treacherous nobles and cities where ancient magic lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Stormrún’s last stand, driven by Tariq’s voice echoing through his memories, Kano soon realizes his mission is far more perilous than he imagined. To revive House Stormrún, he must unite scattered allies, outwit those who betrayed the House from within, and forge uneasy truces with rulers who suspect him of foul intentions. But can a tarnished fisher boy truly command the loyalty of dragons—or inspire a broken kingdom to rise again?

[Synopsis] In a dark, underground basement, a spooky old man's voice sent shivers down my spine. "You're gonna meet your end, hahaha," he taunted, before lunging at me with a sword, slashing the air, and spattering my throat with red drops. "We'll see," I defiantly whispered, my last words fading as I drifted into darkness. Suddenly, I woke up in a bustling tavern filled with laughter and clinking glasses. A captivating lady stood before me, her beauty clashing with her angry expression, ready to disrupt the cheerful mood. "Don't stalk me," she snapped, giving me a harsh look before storming out of the tavern. Am I stuck in some kind of game? My common sense shattered, leaving me questioning my reality. ------------------------------------------- [A/N: Give it a read, buddy; you won't regret it.] [Discord Server Link: https://discord.com/invite/4gVfcaePJS]

Cyrus is a young man who wakens on the shores of Arkendel, with no memories of his past besides his name, and only a strange amulet in his possession. In an attempt to learn more about himself, he sets off on a journey to reach the opposite side of the continent. Along the way, he discovers a strange magic residing within his body, which grants him power over all of nature, but using it comes at the cost of his humanity. Still, it may be the only way he'll ever reach the end of his journey, as a plague of stone rises to stop him.

After waking up from a coma induced by grave injuries by his father, Johnathan remembers his past life on earth. He also remembers that the world he currently lives in is no more than a mere slop novel, meant to entertain addicted readers and farm power stones. "... So, I'm destined to die, huh... Cruel fate.", he calmly muttered. "We'll see who kills whom...", he gritted his teeth and stared into the distant sky.

Dawn Carter, a boy living what was considered a normal life, was met with an unusual circumstance that changed the course of everything he ever knew. In able to survive, he must adapt to his new reality, but it is not a simple task. Follow the story of Dawn Carter in his pursuit to uncover new mysteries planted in his life, and his epic tale of survival in a universe where nothing is guaranteed. I am using this story as an outlet to learn how to become better at writing, so please keep that in mind! Glass Sky is a completely original story created by me "killdawn" and is ongoing as well. I genuinely hope whoever reads my work enjoys it, thank you!

In an ordinary life with her mundane family, she is persuaded by her best friend, Arabella, to attend a lavish party thrown by King Magdon for his son, Prince Ariel. But the evening takes a deadly turn when her best friend betrays her, leading to her untimely death. Possessed by a new spirit, she is unexpectedly crowned "Queen of the Day" after unknowingly drinking from a glass with a hidden "Queen’s Ring." As the Chosen Lady, she finds herself at the heart of a prophecy meant to unite the human world with the realm of the gifted. Burdened with the task of mastering her powers to prevent a catastrophic war, she faces a daunting choice: marry for love or for duty. Will she follow her heart or succumb to the weight of her destiny?

This is being moved over here from Wattpad. The summary is irrelevant since I don't have a clear direction. This idea came to me in a dream, and even though I have never written a story in my life, I had the urge to write a story around the one scene I remember. When I started writing, ideas came into my head like water into a glass.

Rule of seduction number four, set the stage and make sure it looks real, if you get caught up in your own web of lies all is lost. Walking past the said couple, accidentally my heels caught on the trail of my dress, and somehow I was in his arms, while half my wine glass emptied down the fine male specimen. Damn, what a waste of good wine. It would have done for other "coughs lightly", more sensual purpose. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright Aquah-goddess Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner Warning: contains mature scenes enter at your own risk

Ahn Jae Joon is cast aside by everyone he trusted and he is then driven to suicide. After being given a chance at life again, he decides to make his wrongs right and rewrite destiny, he will make the right friends and love the right person but can he really change his destiny to die at age 28? follow Jae Joon on his journey and how he conquers fate. "I will rise from the slump no matter what and y'all better watch out for me" Jae Join smirks and gulps down his glass of beer.

For three years Calix suffered from the Backlash of his undecipher Term Attribute. As he couldn't use his unique power, he went through series of misfortunes which caused him to lose his self-esteem. However, one day, he was caught in an incident that led him to awaken his hidden power(luck). "The fuel of my Term Attribute is sexual practices with the opposite gender?" ADVANCE 73 CHAPTERS: https://www.patreon.com/Puji_maki https://ko-fi.com/pujimaki Discord: https://discord.gg/EAcYxbG36Y [THIS IS SMUT WITH PLOT] [This novel has Tsundere, Yandere, Glasses Girl, Slut, Kuudere, Tall Girl, Tanned, Tomboy, MILF, Dark-Skinned, and lots more!!] Warning: -This novel is R-18. -I can't promise you high-quality content since I write two other stories, I can't put all my time here. - You may found some errors here in there but I'm confident that this novel will be readable. -If I don't like the performance of this novel, I will drop this after hundred chaps. -I only accept a one-star rating. -I will update 5× a week. - The plot may become nonsensical sometimes, but it's because of Calix's unique luck. Don't nag me if you found that the plot lacks common sense. This is smut, duh. -I will put all of my shit here in this story. - Please leave a shitty review.

During a zombie outbreak, as the city falls, Qian Zhenzhen stumbles upon a dilapidated cottage during her escape and unexpectedly binds with a inn management system. Moss and ivy cover the outer walls, the rotting wooden door creaks, and crows screech on the rooftop. Looking at the bird droppings and crawling insects everywhere, Qian Zhenzhen is completely puzzled: ...this is a inn? [Business Preparation (1): Renovate the Inn] [Please gather the following items as soon as possible:] [Wood (0/10)] [Stone...] [Metal...] Qian Zhenzhen's eyes immediately catch the reward—[58 Sweet and Juicy Strawberries]. Tears of joy stream down her face as she rolls up her sleeves and gets straight to work! Add new rooms, beds, cabinets, tables and chairs... Harvest green onions, rice, sweet potatoes, carrots... Build defensive fortifications, resist zombie attacks... When those who have escaped with their lives, exhausted survivors arrive here, they'll discover that even in this apocalyptic world, there exists such a paradise-like base, with a vibrant garden full of flowers, well-stocked warehouses, and impenetrable defenses. For a reasonable payment, the people here will offer warm smiles and perfect accommodations, allowing them to enjoy rare moments of peace and tranquility. Welcome, Inn Manager. Here, you'll need to expand and decorate your rooms, recruit and train your staff, receive and serve wandering travelers... You can establish and plan farms, ranches, lumber yards, quarries... stockpile resources and become self-sufficient! Come create your own unique base and build a paradise that represents hope for humanity!

In the floating metropolis of Zephyris, where shimmering glass and glowing terminals hide ancient secrets, master thief Kael Draven stumbles upon the heist of a lifetime—a relic whispered about in legends: the Shard of the Infinite Mirror. This mysterious fragment, said to bend reality itself, brings more than riches. It brings visions of alternate lives, fractured reflections of Kael's possible selves, and a chilling warning: "Beware the path it will carve for you." Now hunted by the enigmatic Council of Lenses and haunted by versions of himself that shouldn’t exist, Kael is thrust into a race against time. Teaming up with Ryn, a brilliant rogue hacker, and seeking the aid of a reclusive Archivist, he must uncover the shard’s secrets before its unpredictable power consumes him—or tears his world apart. But as shadows of his past and future close in, Kael realizes the greatest danger isn’t the enemies outside—it’s the truths the shard forces him to see within. Shards of Infinite Mirror is a gripping tale of cyberpunk intrigue, reality-bending mystery, and the fractured mirrors of identity. Will Kael master the shard’s power, or will it shatter him into pieces?

"Awareness" is a dark-themed dystopian novel set in the fractured world of Nova Terra, where humanity's thoughts are no longer their own. Bound by the oppressive grip of the Hotep-glasses worn from birth that manipulate perception and suppress free will-people live in unquestioning submission. But for those known as Familiaris, whose glasses are cracked and distorted, fragments of a forbidden truth begin to surface. These cursed individuals are shunned, feared, and pushed to the brink of madness as their fractured vision reveals the lies holding their world together. At the heart of the story is Kaduri Chazoi, a curious boy who grows into the masked symbol of rebellion, Eleven. Torn between his humanity and his mission, Kaduri leads a desperate fight for freedom against the tyrant Dux, whose traumatic past fuels his obsession with absolute control, and the Veraces, a faction of Familiaris who will stop anyone from toppling the system they fear will plunge the world into chaos. Brimming with psychological conflict, moral complexity, and high-stakes action, "Awareness" explores the fragility of truth, the cost of rebellion, and the unyielding courage it takes to break free from chains-both seen and unseen.

Earth is gone. Reid Brown wakes up at an unfamiliar terrain inside a tree hundreds of metres above the ground. The world he new is no longer there, but his curiosity is picked and his excitement sparked. Join him to explore the Brave new world .

Kato, is a bodyguard who protects the daughter of the Aletra Kingdom. He was trusted by the King because of his high dedication and loyalty. However, behind the good deeds he has done, he has great ambitions to build an organization. He needs help. He couldn't move on his own. At one point, he told the truth to sister Aletra. Although it is quite difficult, in the end this heavy request can be approved easily. “Are you sure?” “Yes. Leave it to me.” On the way, difficult things will be faced. Politics, betrayal, and dark secrets. Everything. Will... Flashes of clashing swords, gunshots, ice plains, sharp shards of glass, and cunning... “That... I, have to do it to survive.” “He, hey, you're Kaito?” “Kaito is... who?” “I'm not as lucky as others. So, I ran away rather than be taken advantage of.” “I hope for your cooperation.” “Good~ If so~” “Noooooo!” All of that. Each of the feelings of the closest people. Therefore, they have a reason for the organization. An organization needs strength. Quarrels and external conflicts are very disturbing. A sacrifice determines fate. However, without that, all would not have gone far.

[Welcome to the 4th Dimension] Ari is a girl who's best friend committed suicide on her 20th. After being sent down a depressed spiral a gift from her aunt gives her a way to bring her back. Using a unique glass of milk she's sent to the 4th Dimension, a place where lost souls can be saved and returned Now with the help of a talking panda bear and some new friends she journeys through to retrieve the souls of people who have taken their own lives and save the life of her lost friend.

In the heart of Nigeria's most remote forests lies an ancient, otherworldly enigma...a colossal spacecraft from the depths of the universe. Its arrival sparks awe and terror, its purpose shrouded in mystery. As nations scramble to claim this technological marvel, two unlikely heroes, Dr. Modupe Hassan and her husband, Engineer Taiwo Hassan, find themselves entangled in a web of conspiracy, betrayal, and survival. Modupe, a brilliant scientist haunted by her past, is thrust into the spotlight when the alien craft names her its "commander." Taiwo, armed with his cunning and unrelenting loyalty, stands as her steadfast partner as they navigate a treacherous maze of military aggression, political intrigue, and humanity’s insatiable greed. But the ship is more than a vessel; it is a test. A remnant of an ancient interstellar race, it holds the power to elevate a civilization—or annihilate it. As the couple deciphers its purpose, they must confront humanity's darkest impulses and their own inner demons. With their every move watched, Modupe and Taiwo must rely on their wits, Sentinel Vision glasses, and the ship's enigmatic AI, StarLance, to uncover the truth. As alliances crumble and enemies close in, the stakes grow higher: the fate of Earth—and perhaps the galaxy—rests in their hands. Will humanity prove worthy of the stars’ ultimate gift, or will its greed and violence condemn it to destruction?

Everyone in the class was shocked when the news came: Sheena Hathaway married to Stephan Korade. It’s already the fourth year of the university, when every couple was destined to break up at such a moment. Therefore, no one would expect the bookworm Sheena would marry to the rich playboy Stephan Korade. “She must have put a curse on that handsome boy. How could the son of Bee Group, the biggest medical device company, marry a girl of nobody? ” everyone doubts like this. Except Stephan himself. “Sheena, please don’t ignore me in the campus, we’re a couple indeed.” Stephan begged in a soft tone trying to not offend this girl with sparkling eyes under her black glasses. “Stephan, I know our marriage is just a smoke shell, don’t act like you love me.” Sheena smiled sincerely and innocently. “So, for your request, no way.”