Philip Pullman The Golden Compass

Below the nine setting suns lies the remains of the Golden Crows. By chance, a young man arrives in the world of Journey to the West, attaining enlightenment using the bodies of nine Golden Crows, leading to a different journey. Summary for this book: "Living in the Journey to the West, I started off by roasting nine Golden Crows." Yet another summary is, "My days of collecting bodies in the Journey to the West. When it comes to body collection, no one's better than me. Three hundred years of professional body collection experience, skilled at cooking braised meat, and never adds sugar in it."

Traversing parallel worlds, Lu Ban, who only wanted to make some money by making films, awaken a System, which granted him rewards every time he completed a task. Awesome! Wait a second, look under the bed at midnight? Piano sounds in a theater deserted for twenty years? The artist of an art exhibition gone missing? As Lu Ban completed these tasks, he realized that this world might be haunted! This System is not normal. He found that the System not only sent him on deadly explorations in forbidden places but also recorded all his near-death experiences as video material, and later even threw Lu Ban into the Indescribable Another World! “Eh, if I edit these videos into a movie, wouldn't that be the perfect horror film?” Lu Ban began to understand everything. Thus, within the Foreign Domain, legends about the Ancient Overlord and the Indescribable horror began to spread. —— Another title of this book is "Strange Descent, Filming in Cthulhu's World" "What Did I Do Wrong to Live a Streamer's Life in an Infinite World?" "I, the Investigator, Excel at Getting in Over My Head" Keywords: Cthulhu, Original Infinite Streams, Myth-making, Roleplaying, Silly, Psychotic, a novel that heals the heart, light and enjoyable.

This isn't just a game, it's a fckin war for me! And I will conquer it, no matter the cost… I'm coming for it all! A wild journey of a boy from Japan named Haruma Kusaka who hates football the most… yet is relentlessly obsessed with winning everything that exists in this game, creating a legacy that no one can ever match.

Prince Keiran's voice trembled with restraint. "I should kill you now, Vesper." Vesper's gaze locked onto his, her eyes filled with tears. "Then why haven't you? One swift thrust of your sword, and I'm dead." Keiran's jaw clenched, his words heavy with emotions "I'm a fool, Vesper! You've brought nothing but destruction to my kingdom. You killed my brother, sent assassins to slaughter me and my twin... You're my greatest nightmare Vesper and I've vowed to kill you." Vesper's eyes welled up with tears as Keiran's pain and rage washed over her. "And yet..." Keiran's voice cracked, his sword arm trembling. "Now that I have the chance to end your life, I find myself... unable." Vesper's face contorted in a mixture of grief and desperation. "Why can't you?!" she screamed, her body shaking with sobs. Keiran's eyes met Vesper's, his voice barely above a whisper. "I think I'm foolish enough to have fallen in love with you." Vesper is the crown princess of Marlenia and Keiran, the Second Prince of Everia. For years, their kingdoms had been at war. In one of those battles, Vesper had defeated and killed the Crown Prince of Everia, the older brother of Keiran and his twin, in a one-on-one duel. This feat was considered astonishing. Keiran had vowed to his twin brother and father to avenge Orion's death and their kingdom by ending Vesper's life. But when Vesper was finally captured and Keiran was put in charge of her, he found himself drawn to her. On the night Vesper planned to escape, Keiran caught her. Torn between his oath to his brother and the love he had discovered for his sworn enemy, Keiran find himself unable to end her.

Elevations occur when ascending to a higher Realm. But there is only one way to ascend and achieve true transcendence, becoming capable of bringing the dead back to life and truly living eternally. Stories have been told for ages. The Golden Gates are the only passage to eternal life and absolute power. However, when was the last time such gates were seen and their opening creaked through realities? It has been so long that such events have become nothing more than legends. Image created by AI

In the lower realm of the soul dimension, everyone has a soul manifestation in either the form of a weapon or an organism. In a world where your soul manifestation’s worth is everything, Arian Flurren failed to manifest his soul at all. Because of this, his family hated him and he was bullied in school. The only person who accepted him was a boy named Kaidyn Cecil. The boy was a bit strange, disappearing often and telling odd stories when he returned, but he cared for Arian and kept him company since as far as he could remember. But on Arian’s 16th birthday, Kaidyn disappeared. In his absence, Arian studied hard to become a soul apothecary, striving to become useful so that he didn’t die and could meet the boy he cherished once again. At 24 years old, he almost lost hope, but suddenly, Kaidyn returned. He was a bit different than before, a strong, grown man with an aloof demeanor, but Arian loved him all the same. It’s just Kaidyn seems to have misunderstood what Arian meant by love! an outwardly aloof but inwardly protective and doting top (Kaidyn) x an inwardly kind and intelligent, but outwardly sharp-tongued bottom (Arian) *there will be smut! *sweet love *I’m not the best writer so don’t think too much if you wanna read it ENJOY

Hyoudou Satō’s life was defined by one thing: incomprehensible bad luck. The kind of luck that let him survive a plane crash only to get struck by lightning moments later. Yet, his misfortune didn’t end with his life. When an absurd accident finally claimed him, he awoke in the All-Seeing Library—a vast, otherworldly dimension where shelves stretch endlessly, housing books that each contain an entire universe. The Library’s enigmatic custodians, the Sentinels, judged Hyoudou’s arrogance and decided on his next fate: banishment to the Golden Age of Piracy in a dangerous, fantastical world. Armed with only fragments of his memories and a burning desire to prove himself, Hyoudou embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the mythical “World’s Edge”—a place said to hold secrets that defy the gods themselves. In this realm of magic, betrayal, and swashbuckling adventure, Hyoudou must navigate treacherous seas, confront mythical creatures, and face his own hubris. Will he succumb to his cursed luck, or carve his name into the annals of legend?

"A dream is a wish your heart makes When you're fast asleep In dreams you will lose your heartaches Whatever you wish for, you keep" -Unknown Asher Clayton is an 18-year-old senior in high school. She's a new student at Starlight High. She meets a strict teacher, Athena Valencia. She's said to be evil but Asher can see that she's not what everyone says she is. She sees Athena Valencia for who she is.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

Only one person can rule a person's life In this world. But things seems different when everything turns to a Catastrophe. Nyxius Is a man who wanted to explore the world with his powerful knowledge to learn all of the history in tis world. He dream to become an archaeologist, but there are too many enemies who gets in his way. What could go wrong during his journey ?

Golden Horizon In a world ruled by martial strength and sharp intellect, Min Joon and Jin Seok—two orphans from the outskirts of society—dream of rising beyond the harsh realities of their lives. Min Joon, a golden-eyed thief with a smirk as sharp as his sword, seeks wealth and freedom. Jin Seok, quiet and distant, strives to become the strongest warrior, though his true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Bound by fate and forged through hardship, the two form an unlikely bond as they navigate the treacherous world of Murim, where martial arts sects clash and secrets lurk in every shadow. Together, they must face powerful enemies, brutal challenges, and the growing weight of their own ambitions. As the horizon glows with the promise of power and peril, will their friendship survive the trials ahead, or will the pursuit of their dreams tear them apart?

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well-elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of her plans.  So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" finds out that he has been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she pays for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she continue to let her sister be with him?

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait, as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby right after the wedding was never part of her plans.  So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" finds out that he has been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she paid for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she continue to let her sister be with him?

"Come with me to take over the world! I am sure I'll make you King of Kings by then!" declared an invigorate figure. His long reddish blue hairs fluttering with a burning red gaze, he smirked. The 13 boys stared at him stunned. "What? Are you surprised?" Bewilderment yet a promise and an everlasting bond formed, So it begins the journey of stars. A mysterious and an amazingly talented juvenile cricket player Alan Rex Lorenzo, (concealing his identity) after suffering a huge loss two years ago, travels around the world in search of a strong team to rival the upcoming Men T-20 cricket world cup. Upon recieving a call from his brother from the Under-18 High school representatives cricket base, he heads back to Pakistan to encounter what he wandered insearch for long. Prodigies and Geniuses of all kinds from all over the country with talents shockingly astounding from one another gather together. Secrets and bonds, understanding and trust, hardwork and passion, relentless, brave and a youth never giving up! The kings of cricket alongside Alan rise up at the world stage once again!

Ren Takashi, a 17-year-old high school student, has struggled to keep his life on track. With his parents having been killed 2 years ago, he was forced into the cruel world of adulting too soon, having to manage both finances and relationships all while he takes care of his two younger sisters. Every day, he wonders if things will ever change... On the day of his opening ceremony, he gets his wish... twice? Ren meets Emery, a transfer student who turns out to be crushing on his best friend! At the same time, he is offered a special opportunity to become an Avian: a suit-wielding bounty hunter who carries out hits for quick cash. Talk about luck! But as he delves deeper into the difficulties of these complex emotions and deadly consequences, he realizes he isn't as lucky as he first thought. Will Ren maintain the balance between his work and school life? Or will everything interlock, and force him down a difficult path that could result in him losing everything and everyone he cares for?

When life is riddled with chaotic choices, people prefer the comfort of order. (Author's note:- This story is actually a compiled version of various alternative stories that at end gets converged and create a finale with theme and tropes of diverse categories. P.S. :- I will be updating synopsis as the story continues with each protagonists having their own "Saga".) 'SAGA ZAI' :- Zai ran away from his city to a town in the mountains in order to find his peace. His life was turned upside down once again when a catastrophe struck his life but he couldn't give up and somehow managed to wake up in a place called "Frozen Hell". (additional note: I will be uploading this story on RoyalRoad.com too)

After years of intense training, teenager Ren has finally arrived at his initiation ritual to become a dragon rider in the Drakon Order. He must venture alone into the foreboding Dragon's Lair cavern to retrieve a golden dragon egg and bond with the hatchling inside.

Ina is a golden eyed Omega, which is exceptional among desert wolves, living together with her friend Noah in the pack on a desert next to a big city hidden behind huge walls. The life for desert wolves is hard, water is rationed out and what is more, there are some parts that are not available for them as they are inhabited by feral werewolves, which cannot shift into human form anymore, and hunt Ina’s pack and similar ones for food. In the city live the high class werewolves entertaining themselves by organizing huntings on stray werewolves who, when they get caught, are being sold into slavery. Werewolves fights are very popular as well as buying personal slaves.

Under the vacuum of death and decay, watch yourself. Do not trust what they speak of, for only those worthy to defy the laws of this world are worthy to become the unknown. Are you ready to see the truths of all things? Can you bear the sight of God without dying? Can you laugh at the kings and empires that rule your laws? Can you speak to the dead? Will you know when the day comes, the night falls, and the stars descend like lightning and fire? Are you ready to meet your maker as "He" is?

Kings Covenant: The Ashes of the Golden Cage unfolds in a world where ancient magic and advanced technology coexist, shaping a fragile peace amid ruins of once-great empires. The last known continent, home to diverse kingdoms and mysterious ruins, is teeming with powerful magical creatures and relics of a forgotten age. New technologies—born of both arcane knowledge and scientific innovation—are being rapidly developed, yet remnants of the past linger, casting long shadows over the present. At the heart of this world are two kings, Caelan Althar and Dorian Valen, once childhood friends who now find themselves at odds. Their bond shattered over the discovery of an ancient artifact known as the Golden Cage, a relic tied to long-lost powers. The artifact holds the potential to change the world, but its true nature is veiled in mystery, and neither king fully understands the consequences of using it. Years earlier, Caelan and Dorian, along with their companions, formed a club at an elite academy where they explored ancient ruins and uncovered relics infused with magic. They encountered mythical creatures—elemental beings, monsters, and guardians that once roamed freely. But now, as rulers, Caelan hesitates to use the Golden Cage, knowing that its power could bring disaster. Dorian, in a desperate attempt to save his kingdom from ruin, betrays his former friend and takes the artifact for himself. Unbeknownst to both kings, powerful forces—both magical and technological—are at work, manipulating their actions toward a catastrophic end. As war seems inevitable, the ancient world’s secrets begin to unravel, threatening to release forces that neither man can control. Kings Covenant: The Ashes of the Golden Cage is a tale of betrayal, ambition, and the unbreakable bond between friendship and power. It explores the allure of ancient magic, the dangers of rediscovered technologies, and the creatures that still roam the world—an epic journey through a land on the brink of rediscovering its greatest mysteries.

killed by horrific circumstances which deteriorated his body, a man is born anew in the lands between as the first of the demigods, Godwyn The Golden. now, with the knowledge of the game he possesses, he aims to avoid not only his death, but the tragedy of this crumbling world all together. (english is not my native language and I'm using Google translate for a lot of lines, so please don't be too harsh on this)

Little Joe In the enchanting kingdom of Tallindorie, Little Joe is a spirited boy from a humble farming family, living a life of simplicity and joy. Despite facing rejection due to his modest background, he remains blissfully unaware of the harsh realities of life. His days are filled with secret training sessions with his father, indulging in hearty meals, and earnestly trying to make friends. But everything changes after a fateful encounter at school. When Joe bravely saves the teenage children of a powerful baron, he not only earns their friendship but also receives a mysterious gift that alters the course of his life. Later, after much suffering, fate thrusts Joe into the spotlight, drawing the attention of the lords from neighboring cities who see in him the potential to become a local defender. However, Joe’s dreams reach far beyond the accolades of knighthood. He aspires to be a true hero, someone who can make his parents proud, uplift his small town of Dhaubania, and stand against the corruption and injustices that plague the nobility in the kingdom of Tallindorie. Meanwhile, in the real world, Lowo N'air, a young orphan, is caught in the web of two scientists with dark ambitions. One is a pharmaceutical magnate seeking the perfect herb to create an innovative medicine, while the other is a portal technology developer searching for new worlds to conquer. Both seek the power to reshape reality, but their pursuits risk plunging the world into chaos. Fate takes an unexpected twist with the arrival of SIME, a System of Intelligent Multiple Choices. Due to a critical error, the system distorts the characters' desires in unimaginable ways. Little Joe, who once dreamed of becoming the greatest fighter, finds himself connected to a bugged system that strips him of all his abilities, leaving him at the lowest level of degradation, and only grants him insanely useless skills as rewards. As if that weren't enough, Joe also suffers from the bizarre ability to lay golden eggs—a power that brings him wealth but at the cost of his dignity. On the other hand, Lowo N'air, who longed for riches, is granted the potential to become a formidable warrior. Realizing they belong to different worlds yet are connected by shared technology, Joe and Lowo N'air become disillusioned with the absurd swap of their dreams. United in their frustration, Joe resolves to challenge and modify the very System that altered his destiny, while Lowo rebels, believing that no one should have the power to dictate their dreams.

Bored of his life, the Great God of universe, Kai, wants to get some stimulation. As he wanders around the cosmos in search of something interesting. He founds a blue ball full of life. As he sees life of the people there, he found it amusing. Follow Kai as he observe life of various people and become a catalyst of either a happy ending or a tragedy.

DISCONTINUED Cardan Chang has reached the age to begin the poverty test. A test that has been going on for generations in his family. Now as the next heir he has to go through it before inheriting his family's wealth. Follow him in his story of friendship, adventure, love...heartbreak and self-discovery #Inspired by Never judge #There is a gay couple later on.

The fall of Afghanistan and the situation within the pacific has the United States begun to loosen its grip on the coalitions they once established. With the sentiment of a full out war between china was believed. Incidents and some circumstances would have them do military exercises with the associates within the pacific and the Atlantic to keep them the ready status of a none existed war. July 1, 2022. With independence day for America, being around the corner, preparation for the holiday was ramping up, with stores and shops shortly going on sale as the San Francisco. as one man would remember. Off-duty major James Lillian walked in the streets of San Francisco as he and his dog walked around, the city he lives in, watching the Golden Gate Bridge, The beginning of seeing the new world soon would be open at his very eyes and the day that America would join upon to a new war. Based on the Series of GATE.