Philip Pullman The Golden Compass

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.

"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.

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?

"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!

a man who falls in love with a golden Ball I wish I was joking

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

An eclipse happens, world goes to shit, a red moon rises from nowhere, people start turning into monsterous werewolves. When all hope is thought to be lost, a golden moon appears offering a chance for a select extraordinary humans to attain system and bring hope to the world. Then comes the girl, an anomaly that's tainted by the red moon, but only partially and amazingly enough chosen by the golden moon. What will come out of this development is everyone's guess.. ••• Note: - MC's not a good person, she might even possibly be the Villain. - MC can't just be bound to one love interest. - It starts out simple, but the further you get in the novel the complex it becomes.

Akira tỉnh dậy đã cảm thấy mệt mỏi, mơ hồ trước thế giới xa lạ đầy mùi hương của cái chết. Bầu trời trước đó còn đầy đủ ánh sắc nhưng trong một khoảng khắc mọi thứ được dập tắt rồi hoá xám. Một thế giới nguy hiểm đầy nỗi sợ và lo lắng trước các thực thể gây nên sự sụp đổ tồn tại của Akira, khiến Akira luôn gồng mình để sinh tồn trong một vùng không gian lạ lẫm đầy nguy hiểm. Tìm kiếm con người của mình, Akira mang theo vài mảnh vụn của ký ức sống sót trong Vùng Tuyệt Đối, vượt qua hàng loạt biến số để đạt được mục đích của quỹ đạo

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear.

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.

นางเอกต้องใช้ชีวิตกับป้าเลี้ยงใจร้ายที่เกลียดพี่สาวตัวเองเพราะตัวของนางเอกเป็นบุตรสาวของพี่สาวของนาง นางจึงคอยจับตามองตัวของนางเอกอยู่เสมอสุดท้ายนางก็ต้องไปไม่รอดอย่างแน่นอน

045, a prisoner, is almost past the borderline, finally achieving the freedom he always heard from others, only to step on a landmine. But, amid the explosion, he got engulfed by a protective barrier. He teleported to a golden room. There he saw a soul-looking man. It said to him, "You are the next Golden Magician."

Once a great person said one thing that is "If you were born poor it's not your fault but if you died poor then it's your fault " This was the motto of the Earth's first self-made Trillionaire. He rises from one of the dirtiest slums of the entire Earth and becomes the ruler of the world who controls the entire economy from the shadows at just the age of 25. Now he is reincarnated as a homeless Golden Dragon in a fantasy world where now the war of bloodshed has been replaced by the war of economy and wealth.

Tentang seorang Kesatria muda, seorang Master Pedang paling cemerlang di Kerajaannya - yang terlempar ke masa depan, ke 10 tahun di depan. Dunia yang dikenalnya telah berubah, lokomotif uap menggantikan kereta kuda, senapan api menggantikan pedang dan mesin uap menggantikan tenaga konvensional. Kini, Kesatria yang 10 tahun menghilang itu telah kembali, bertemu dengan orang-orang yang dikenalinya lagi. Tapi, 10 tahun adalah waktu yang lama, cukup untuk merubah banyak hal. Raja yang dilayaninya telah mati, pengkhianat yang gagal dibunuhnya mengambil alih kekuasaan, rekan-rekannya dicari untuk dibunuh dan tunangannya sendiri, Sang Putri Kerajaan... kini memiliki pria lain. Apakah kehadiarannya kembali akan mengubah sesuatu? Membalas kematian rekan-rekannya? Meruntuhkan tirani yang berkuasa? atau... mendapatkan kembali cinta Sang Putri? Sulit membayangkan kehadiran satu orang akan berdampak sebesar itu. Tapi bagaimanapun, dia adalah seorang Kesatria hebat, Master Pedang termuda dalam sejarah - seseorang yang dunia mengenalnya sebagai: Pangeran Emas. [Jadwal Update]------------------------------ Selasa - 19:00 WIB(Jam 7 malam) Kamis - 19:00 WIB(Jam 7 malam) Sabtu - 19:00 WIB(Jam 7 malam) [Kunjungi Author]------------------------------ Instagram: @allen.nolleps Tiktok: @allen_nolleps Discord: https://discord.gg/CDMYq2MtVq

The Last Strongest Man: Golden Days conta os segredos sombrios que moldaram o destino de Kieran Solis Este spin-off retrata um mundo antigo, antes da decadência dos caçadores, e o começo do trágico destino de Kieran, Isolde Vire, uma grande guerreira, encontra um viajante desertor que acaba por seguir ela aonde ia, e os dois vivem uma aventura nunca antes vista.

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?

Hitori Tenu, a young-man born into the lowest class of his country, he had no real opportunity so he settled for being a push over who did everything his tyrannical boss ordered him to do. His boss wasn't the first person to treat him like a servant but he was the last. Upon being relieved of his right to live, he transcended space and came face to face with the benevolent being that "governed" his world.

What makes a villain? Is it a tragic past? No! It's a past full of tragedy. He became something that people fear, someone used to hush the crying kids at home. Explore the mind of the Grim Reaper. For those who have not read DEUS EX MACHINA book 1 fear not, you can read Book 0 first, there won't be any contradictions in the order and plot you choose to follow. So read any that you fancy first . . .

In a world where power is the ultimate currency, Damien, a man driven by a singular ambition: Absolute power at any cost. With each step closer to his goal, he losses more of humanity and every choice he makes draws him deeper into a web of ambition that threatens to consume him. Will Damien become the ruler he envisions, or will the very power he craves lead to his downfall? In "Boundless Ambition: I Shall Do Anything for Power," the line between ambition and madness blurs as Damien embarks on a journey that will change the fate of his forever.

In Camelot, a massive city split into districts, teens with supernatural abilities—the "Golden Children"—are kept out of sight and out of mind, feared by the people around them. Fourteen-year-old Asael is new to the academy for Golden Children, a place where he's supposed to be "safe." But safety isn’t guaranteed, and he quickly learns life at the academy is anything but easy. Asael teams up with siblings Leo and Auryn. Together, they’re sent out on risky missions to find and recruit other Golden Children hiding across the city. Along the way, they come face-to-face with protestors, power-hungry rivals, and a society that sees them as freaks. With every mission, Asael is pushed to confront his fears, his past, and what it means to have powers in a world that hates them. It’s a dark, gritty journey, where Asael has to grow up fast—or risk being swallowed by a world that sees him as dangerous. Ode to the Golden Ones is a coming-of-age story about the harsh reality of being a teen with powers, exploring what it takes to find strength and identity in a world set against you.

Super Gene 2: The Abyss Beyond **What lies beyond the golden door?** Han Sen, the unrivaled hero who conquered the sanctuaries and defied gods, stands at the brink of the ultimate mystery—the golden door. For years, it has loomed as an enigma, untouched and unconquerable, holding secrets of creation, destruction, and the truth behind the universe itself. But its recent awakening has sent ripples of chaos across the cosmos, threatening to unravel everything Han Sen has fought to protect. Determined to uncover the fate of his grandfather, Han Jingzhi, who disappeared into the door decades ago, and to stop the growing calamity, Han Sen steps into the unknown. What he finds is a world beyond imagination—a vast, ever-changing realm where reality bends, ancient powers slumber, and unimaginable dangers lurk. This is no sanctuary. This is a cradle of infinite possibilities and an abyss of eternal darkness. In this boundless world, Han Sen must face creatures that defy logic, uncover truths older than time, and rise beyond his limits once more. **The ultimate journey begins.** The golden door has opened, and destiny awaits.

someone got to step up

In a world where the sea is both a blessing and a curse, Dorian Crimsonvale finds himself struggling for survival amidst treacherous waters and cutthroat enemies. As the last scion of the fallen Crimsonvale family, Dorian is determined to reclaim his birthright and unravel the dark secrets that have led to his family's destruction. Dorian, a transmigrant, gains supernatural powers through his connection to the Celestial Compass. He must navigate the volatile seas, facing enemies and uncovering secrets, to carve his path and fulfill his destiny. Can he rise above the shadows of the past and claim his place among legends? --------------------------------------------------------------- Expect 2 chapters a day, 14 chapters a week. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Author's Note: This is my first novel, and I hope you like it. English is not my first language, and I am using many tools to correct my vocabulary and grammar, so I hope you drop your honest reviews. I will decide whether to continue or quit based on your feedback.

In the world of ICHOR, the Republic of St. Jilena is divided into two. Humans, who populate most of the countries land. On the other hand there are a race called, "Nephilim". Nephilim are much more physical gifted than even the strongest humans in the world. They are even able to control and manipulate blood. But for them to maintain these powers they must drink the blood of man. Knowning the threat of the Nephilim, they were banished to an area called the "Ghetto". Where they were going to rot for the rest of their existence. In the Year 2016, the people of the Republic of St. Jilena have created a task force named the NAF (Nephilim Annihilation Force). In their ranks is a young boy by the name of Laurent Hanz. He wished to help fight of the Nephilim, while also discovering mysteries about himself and his past.

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 be able to maintain the balance between his two lifestyles? Or will everything interlock, and force him down a difficult path that could result in him losing everything and everyone he cares for?

Demon lord Lenier. A truly vile, evil and cruel monster who united the entire world against him. But there is one word that describes him best: Masochist. He loves pain, everything he had done was for the sake of experiencing the most excruciating pain possible. And he had achieved exactly that, dying in the most painful way possible and with a smile on his face... what he didn't expect was that time would rewind... he, along with the party of heroes who defeated him, regressed back in time...

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.

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.

Ethan, a successful but lonely entrepreneur, finds himself facing a family crisis. His grandmother, the matriarch of the family, is adamant about meeting his girlfriend before she passes away. Desperate to avoid awkward explanations and familial disappointment, Ethan hires a professional "girlfriend" named Ava. Ava is charming, witty, and knows exactly how to play the role. As Ethan and Ava spend more time together, pretending to be a loving couple, their carefully constructed facade begins to blur the lines between fiction and reality. Can Ethan keep his charade up, or will Ava's genuine warmth and kindness awaken something he never knew he was missing?