Anarchy Rainbow

The apocalypse is coming. Magic wants to fix it. Science thinks it caused it—and can fix it. * On a pre-apocalyptic Earth, Gwen Aishat Gwen, an AI-enhanced system-bound black woman engineered for logic and precision, is deeply at odds with a returning breed of human sized fairy godmothers. These are otherworldly beings born of ancient belief and chaotic magic. One of these fairies—Abigail Susanna Winthrop Hawthorne a.k.a Mathilda—is old-school and all about glitter, rainbows, and dangerously outdated ideals. Maybe even a little racist. And she really doesn’t understand how a 'Black woman' could hold very much power without “magic” or “faith in superstitions.” They clash! But the survival of humanity may depend on a fusion. Maybe even... a union. And what if the only thing that can truly change the world… is if these two worn-out godmothers stop fighting long enough to understand each other….. and maybe fall in love? --- JUICY THEMES: 1. Science vs. Superstition = Head vs. Heart 2. Queerness in ancient systems 3. Enemies-to-Lovers slow burn 4. Cultural clash with apocalyptic stakes 5. Satire, healing, and found family EXTRA TAGS: Sci-fi x Fantasy | WLW slow burn | Black Queer Lead | Sapphic Tension | Comedy x Bittersweet | Magical Realism | Apocalypse Prep | Queer as Hell

its about how being fated isnt all rainbows and sunshine

Un mois est passé depuis la dispersion de Kill au enfer, rongé par les remords, Cipher retrouve à nouveau de la joie grâce à une petite fille nommée Alice qu'il rencontre toujours dans ses rêves, mais ce bonheur semble illusoire et le plonge dans une mélancolie. Jiyu voulant lui remonter le moral atterri avec lui dans ce rêve si réel, mais la fantaisie se transforme en traque des enfers. Comment vont-ils sortir de cet endroit mystérieux ? Makoto et Yuri, arriveront-ils à les ramener ? Ou le lapin les aidera-t-il ? La fantaisie d'un rêve peut très vite devenir un cauchemar. Attrapé le ou fuyez le dans Purgatory: Wonderland

Join Akira Wolfhame in my first story on Webnovel. Akira is a reincarnated high schooler in a world unlike anything he's seen on earth. A world where myths and legends are no fantasy as gods and monsters walk among the populace. His feats of Valor and glory will be his road to power. The Gods are at war, and Akira finds himself in the middle of it. Hunted and outnumbered, can Akira change his family's fate? Welcome everyone Author here, just out to let you all know this. I'm looking forward to the constructive criticism and responses from all of you. It's my first time uploading any story to the web so please be gentle... Ha! anyway jokes aside there may be R18 scenes later on down the road, and fair warning this isn't a world of sunshine and rainbows. I won't shy away from some darker aspects of reality. If you do have some form of trauma or problem with violence, gore, or anything of a sexual nature I will be using [[ ]] with a warning of what material is ahead so just a fair reminder.

"I am humanity's last hope, torn by demons. The burden rests on me alone." The sky drop in 2030. Black and white meteorites landed on Earth and set off forces not ready for human experience. The black stones brought corrupt practices and horrible mutations. Though at what expense the white stones provided gifts and comfort? The earth sank. Older borders disappeared. Once considered legends, creatures reappeared, and the first portals to hell opened in metropolitan areas. Among this anarchy, one power emerged singularly : The World Government. Though behind its words was total control, it promised peace and rebuilding. Born in this new order as a holy branch of the government under the charismatic man Klein Illias Seraphiel, the New Church emerged. Alleged Pope, praised as a prophet, but secretly known as a demon. Only one man stood against this new order : Kang Soo Jin. A rebel, falsely accused of many crimes he never committed. Captured, tortured, and executed. But before dying, he swore to return. Since then, rumors have spread. Kang Soo Jin will return, and it will not be for forgiveness. __________________________________________ A/N: Please give your reviews and participation so I know I have real readers ! This is my first book so I'd like to be good at it for the next ones. __________________________________________ → Tags : #Transmigration #R18 [ Violence – Gore – Dark Fantasy – Explicit...] #Overpowered #Tragedy #Post-Apocalyptic #Thriller #Mysterie #Worldbuilding → Chapter Lenghts : 1.500 – 2.500 Words.

In a world where shadows whisper secrets and every choice has a price, one person stands at the crossroad of it all. A gripping tale of sacrifices, betrayal and power unfolds in a world where the scars of an apocalypse still bleed. Drake Jagger is the weakest student at Iron Vale Academy- bullied, orphaned and haunted by violent dreams of a crimson battlefield and a betrayal by horned warriors. But when a sealed letter bearing the Arachis insignia arrives, Drake is ripped from his miserable life and thrown into a game of blood and chess. But Drake's dreams are the key. With each nightmare, the lone warrior's memories bleed into his mind and the sword in his grip whispers of the past.

People are born with magical wings that show them their path in the flying kingdom of Aetheria. Sam, who is seventeen years old, has always kept a terrible secret: their wings sparkle with rainbow colors, which hasn't happened in a thousand years. Alex, the best young knight in the country, finds out Sam's secret while on a dangerous rescue mission. This turns their lives upside down. Alex has golden wings that claim they will one day be king or queen, but their love for Sam goes against everything they've been taught. Plus, Riley, Sam's best friend and a strong young witch with silver wings, has loved Sam behind his back for years. An old evil comes back to life and threatens to destroy their floating land. The three friends have to work together to save everyone. They learn that love comes in many forms and that being different might be what saves them all. Will the kingdom end because of their forbidden feelings, or will rainbow wings finally bring Aetheria the magic she needs to stay alive?

*DING DING DING!* [Detecting, Host have finally awoken his Class! The Host has awoken the class {Guardian Fortress}] *DING DING DING!* [Due to some Error, Guardian "*&@%%#€" Have given the Host 5 Million Free Status Points, 20 Million VIT Status Points, 3 SSS Rank Guardian Fortress Skills, And 20 Million Gold Coins!, The Items and Coins can be found at the System Storage!] *DING DING DING!* [ Guardian F*******, Is somewhat Dissatisfied with how Stingy Guardian "*&@%%#€" Gift to the Host and Had Given the Host, 5 General SSS Rank Skills, 5 Moonlight Tier Random Box, 2 Mystic Tier Rings, And 3 Rainbow Fruit, Guardian F*******, Wanted to Give the host more items, But is the Maximum Limit a Guardian can give away.] "Well... I'll be damned, Ain't I lucky to have die, Reincarnated, And then given not just a Golden Finger, But some gifts from 2 Guardian Gods?"

I. Earth Personality This is the first book in the collection "Eyes," which contains allegories, symbolism, metaphors, imagery, and similes regarding how life is connected, and how the narrator's story tells the haunting yet beautiful tale of her life and how she fights. The narrator, Daisy, transforms and shares her story with her spiritual journey, and how she no longer recognizes the physical world. The collection "Eyes: Earth Personality" explains how flawed humanity is and how because of the bad things people do, they face consequences unknown to the naked eye. The narrator's eyes are everywhere, even if she cannot physically see what is happening as she is facial a spiritual awakening and tuning into the spiritual world. The novel details the unusual phenomena that takes place when someone must be taught a lesson, and when their vices do not always work in their favor. Destruction takes place when people blame others for their actions, hurt others, and cannot stop the oddities thrown in the way. The narrator's eyes are always watching and may even hunt you. What will you do? Written: 2020 *** II. Dreamland of Emotions This poetry collection is the sequel to “Eyes: Earth Personality.” The main character, Daisy, indulges in her shadow work, appreciates, and loves the rejected parts of her, and engages in her thoughts about the true meaning of reality. She sees that her negative thoughts and perception of self are nothing but her ego trying to protect her from hurt. Overall, this collection dives into how Daisy realizes that her mother’s narcissistic wounds play a part in how she views herself and those around her, and how she chose her friends. Daisy slowly and surely stops feeling shame and ashamed over her mother’s victimhood and breaks the trauma bond between her and her mother. After realizing her mother's toxic ways and losing her best friend, Daisy becomes a different person, and understands that her ideas manifest her life. Daisy becomes closer with her higher self while healing her shadow self, who all shine through as she makes decisions and transforms. With the help of the universe, her spirit guides, deceased loved ones, and The Rainbow Friend, Daisy breaks the chain of emotions that live amongst her mind, body, vibration, dreams, and physical world experience. This collection condenses how Daisy further sheds her ego, has heightened paranormal experiences, and how she feels a strong pull to her soul and soul work; dive deep into Daisy’s mind as her feelings about herself, world, mother, and her friend’s death cloud and haunt her, only to transmute and heal --- all from the source. Written: 2023 *** Daisy's Eyes III: TBA I have one poem written for this collection but need to flesh it out more. Thank you for your patience!

Book 2 of the Rainbow Sisters Series Ophira Laurier is the second-born of the infamous Seven Sisters—a gold-medalist athlete, a quiet protector, and the steady force in a house that never stops moving. She's used to bruises and broken nails, to carrying weight without complaint. But no one warned her that love could ache worse than any sprain. Her secret? Ozaire Elrod. Captain of the boys' team. Sharp, composed, and maddeningly kind. He's the boy she’s been silently rooting for—heart skipping, eyes lingering, always from a distance. The crush she carried like a secret? Turns heavy, sharp-edged. Because she loved him quietly. And he doubted her loudly. Now, Ophira has to face what hurts more: the betrayal of strangers—or the silence of the one boy she never wanted to stop believing in. This isn’t just about a camera. Or revenge. It’s about heartbreak. Power. And a girl choosing herself first.

Kyoline Diego was born of blood, betrayal, and gunfire. Born of a Respectable Made Man, a child who frightened a few but was cherished by all. Her world was destroyed the day her father was assassinated and her family left for dead. Eighteen and jaded now, Kyoline makes friends with bartending shifts, gun-running, and caring for the siblings nobody else will. Love is not on the agenda—survival is. But there's Tenz Jersey, her mafia beau, all tattoos and broken vows, who kisses like sin and lies like the bible. He gives her protection, passion, and anarchy in equal measure. She tells herself he's enough, that he's the only one capable of making the threat feel like home. Until Isaac. Cold. Deadly. Unapologetically deadly. He grabs her and stuffs her into a black SUV, and claims to be a cop, and whisks her off into a game of questioning, control, and cannoli. Only Isaac's not NYPD—he's the mafia's best hitman. And he's staring at her way too hard. He notices what others do not—her quick wit, her raw edges, the fire she keeps hidden under her golden dresses and guarded smiles. He is not trying to save her. He wishes to see how far she will go to save herself. Now Kyoline is caught between two men who both report to the same violent underworld—and both want her for different reasons. One wants to cage her up. The other wants to burn her alive. But the mafia doesn't believe in love. The mafia believes in loyalty. And Kyoline's loyalty might cost her everything—her heart, her freedom, and maybe even her life. In a world where love is poison and trust is a weapon, one girl must decide if she's a pawn in their game… or the queen who burns their kingdom to ashes.

The story of three protagonists Gabriel, Michael, and Lucifer as they head to the Noctis Academy in the capital of Eldoria. Born from different backgrounds they discover that they weren’t just fated to graduate the acadamy and live successful lives but stop an impending cataclysm that have been waiting to begin since the beginning of time. Gabriel born as a commoner in the kingdom of Everworth must discover the destruction and anarchy that lives inside him. He has stopped pretending to be whole the chaos within him, the hunger to tear things down, to unmake. It is no longer a curse, but a calling destruction is not his downfall it was his nature all along. Lucifer born in the darkest part of the kingdom of Duskhallow must embrace the shadows and darkness that haunt his soul. He has stopped running from the dark corners of his soul. Instead he walks hand in hand with the shadows letting them whisper truth no one ever dared to speak about. What haunted him now stands beside him as a powerful ally. Michael born from the royal kingdom of Sundergate the heir to the throne must bear the weight of the crown not just on his head but on his soul each decisions a thread in the tapestry of a nation. Each judgement changing the fate of this world forever.

Book 1of the Rainbow Sisters Series Reese Laurier is the eldest of the seven Laurier sisters—and not just in name. At only eighteen, she's already the official CEO of their father's company, juggling board meetings, business proposals, and her sisters’ daily chaos with military precision and an eye-roll always at the ready. She thrives on control, order, and excellence. Feelings? Flirting? Boys? Absolutely not on the agenda. So when the first day of school ends with her accidentally kissing Raiden Whitlock—the arrogant, insufferable younger brother of her ex—it’s not just an embarrassing mishap. It’s a full-blown PR disaster. At least in her mind. What follows is a comedic spiral of sharp-tongued arguments, tension-filled encounters, and unwanted attention from a boy who seems to enjoy pressing all her buttons—and maybe something else too. Raiden’s persistent teasing starts to chip at Reese’s icy resolve, and worst of all… her heart might be starting to glitch. She’s built for boardrooms, not butterflies. And yet… Cherry-red lipstick, stolen glances, and locker-side threats later—Reese might be losing control of more than just her schedule.

Dear Reader, Have you ever had thoughts that questioned the reality around you? What is my true purpose in life? Why doesn't anybody like me? What do others have that I don't; what is this hidden secret behind the feeling of happiness? "Null is he...," that voice, "... who defies the creator," it all started with that dying whisper. He who was once just another speck of the tiniest speck of the universe would have to become the strongest for the sake of his true purpose in life. His lover? Blazing ambition? Treasured new friends? Witness the lengths that Null had to go through to understand what it meant to accomplish one's dreams and triumph over those who sought to crush them. His journey to defy the creator will leave him beaten, battered, and bruised as he chases a lost flame across the cosmos in a bid to keep his lover's soul from dying out. Will he meet his end the same as his predecessor, or will he and his misfit band of allies defy the natural order of the universe as chaos reigns wherever they go? If you've found yourself on a boring rock, craving adventures in an infinitely expanding vast of nothingness, then you're in for the time of your life! Gods and Devils, Angels and Demons, Unicorns and Rainbows, Laughter and Crying, Life and Death, Winning and Losing— all of that and tons more await!!! I've said my piece, now it's time for you, The Reader, to enjoy my most prized creation. Yours Then, Now, and Forevermore, The True Creator

In this world.. We are all bound to love, but our dreams and fairy tale imaginations sometimes aren't bound to happen without the twist in it. There's always three parts of life in a story... The Beginning The Middle ...and The Twist There's no sweet love without thorns, like the way a rose, you love it with it's thorns.. We are going to journey into the world of Annalise, a bright young girl who felt the whole was all of cupcakes and rainbows.. but she was to learn that it all ain't.. ROSES AND THORNS

Tác giả: Chaepali (The Foul, Rainbow City, Perennial Species...) 304 chương (hoàn) Chính truyện: 234 chương Side story 1: 32 chương Side story 2: 38 chương ---- - ỦNG HỘ TÁC GIẢ TẠI RIDIBOOK. KHÔNG ĐEM BẢN DỊCH KHỎI ĐÂY. - Novel còn nhiều lỗi nên mình hay chỉnh sửa chỗ này kia. - Đổi "biến chủng"-> "biến thể". - Từ chap 16 mình đổi 'Sứ Giả' -> 'Messenger', 'Người tìm kiếm' -> 'Searcher' - Đổi 'mặt nạ' -> 'khẩu trang' của Cahaya như ảnh bìa quyển 1 - Đổi 'trung học' -> 'cấp 3'. Bên Hàn trung học phổ thông có 3 năm từ 16 - 18

In 2022, humanity developed an AI justice system to eradicate world crime. It did not fail. It adapted. Worldwide criminals were sentenced to something far worse than death: banishment to a world alien a world governed by anarchy, governed by force, and watched by something far beyond human understanding. Soren Arata, an unknown boy with no name but "Zero," opens his eyes in this brutal world with only a nickname, a strange tattoo on his palm, and the weight of a punishment he has no clue about. No memory. No friends. No choice. This is not a video game. There are no respawns. And the goal is not to escape to live is.

A devastating war between humanity left the world in shambles. Fearing another world-ending conflict, most scientific knowledge is outlawed. Centuries later, a mysterious rainbow comet appears in the sky, bestowing certain individuals with miraculous, supernatural abilities. Follow the journey of a newly made immortal as he uncovers the hidden history of this world.

In the year 544 of the Kejora Calendar, ten years after the Second Great War of the Three Kingdoms ended, a young man from the Kingdom of the Rainbow Ring named Risae decided to become a wanderer—not merely to explore the world like many from his homeland, but because he wanted to become truly "human."

Shunya is a child prodigy who was living a comfortable life in his home country Japan. That was untill he died in a chemical explosion. He wakes up in a glass casket and is confronted by the goddess of the earth. She cuts a deal with him, telling him that she would let him live if he agreed to reincarnate in the fantasy realm and throw it into a state of turmoil and anarchy. Will his brains be useful in a world where magic is dominant? What are the goddesses true intentions? He will have to find out the answers to these questions on his own, alone in another world....

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+,^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~No rape ~humours, laugher, tears and blush. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

Zion was a normal, adventurous guy who loved to do all sorts of exciting things. However, when a trip with friends goes wrong, he ends up waking up in a new body. With no knowledge of how he reincarnated or why, he has to quickly adapt to his new situation. Learning to fight and survive is tough when you are a small, cute fox. But then it gets worse when something starts spreading through the forests and affecting the flora and fauna around, then starts affecting the people too. What is going on, and what will Zion have to do to find out? Watch as Zion adjusts for his new life, meets Intresting new people, gains friends and enemies, and completely adjusts for his life, becoming a divine beast of a level that no one has ever seen before.

The novel "Who Says So? All Hail Me " revolves around the Jie family and later the Qian royal family. Jie Yin the main character of the story. She is a girl who has an easy life growing up but with strict parents. She and her sisters are known as 'The Majestic Seven'. She is a girl who wants all the attention to herself and makes anyone who takes the spotlight when she's available suffer. She's kind and lovable. She gives and take but doesn't borrow or share. She is extremely skilled. She's a painter, a racer, a martial artist, an IT expert, a fashion designer, a business genius, a chinese medicine expert and a live-streamer. She has various titles such as Your best girl, Graceful rainbow, Ancient beauty, Crystal light, Dazzling Yin and the Big boss. Her everyday life is full of fun. She has 5 elder sisters and 1 younger sister. She is the sixth child of Lady Jie Meiling and Master Jie Feng. She has black hair and black eyes. When Yin found out that someone else had more followers than her she attempted sky-diving. Later that day the Weather forcast reported that there was a tornado heading towards where Yin was, but nothing could stop this girl she was crazy about the spotlight and so the tornado swirled her and dropped her off into a Volcano. Ji Yin became reborn as Princess Qian Xingyi of the royal Qian family. Qian Xingyi is overly timid and emotionally sensitive. She was poisoned steadily by one of the concubines son and eventually died. Jie Yin became reborn as Princess Qian Xingyi. She didn't even bother to change her domineering attitude and promised to get everything back even becoming better than her past self and so the mission commenced. Welcome to a story where the protagonist is also the antagonist. Please follow me and let us find out why we need to 'All Hail Yin'.

An epic and every-growing anthology! A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor.  Demons test their prison seals... Witches gather seeking chaos and anarchy... Monsters are on the march under strange and unknown banners... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to return... Our story is told through the eyes of approx. 15 characters, starting with a knight by the name of Bastion Ridder who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by forces that no one seemed to see coming, and he must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that he doesn't become the one last knight... With classes like "Dragon Slaying 101" and "Goblin Battle Tactics" Bastion knew that this would be no small feat... It all started so well, but eventually everyone falls...Be it in love or war. Or even the classroom! Knights & Mages. Dragons & Goblins. Spirits & Demons & Witches And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? lose one last knight? -----

After enduring three lifetimes of hardships and bloodshed, Bai Feiyin was promised with glitters and rainbows in her fourth life by none other than her contracted beast after it ascends. But before she could even achieve her goal, everything went down the drain as she decided not to fall victim into what...? A con-artist's trap?! "What a bull!" Thrown into a backward existence, she can only grit her teeth and pull a hankerchief in rage. Since she can't directly blame the gods, Bai Feiyin swear to get back with her so-called companion beast. "Argh! Y-you treacherous snake! I knew from the start that you couldn't be trusted! I should have roasted you when I saw you dying the first time we met, not signing that sham contract and work with you to ascend!" The anger in her system didn't subside. "You sent me back to my first life? For real? Wow, wow fantastic! What perfect shit!"  She specifically told him not in this life, that despicable man! "So you want to toy with me? Then be it! I will scour the mountains and hunt you down! I don't believe that I go back in time, you, my contracted beast won't go back as well," she uttered resolutely. Face beet red, burning in rage, she stared intently at the pigeon bloodstone inside her palms with a mark of a serpent's slitted eyes. "Those two other lives filled with war and bloodshed weren't lived in vain. Since you've sent me here, I will bury you along with those greedy pigs from the Bai Main Branch who owe me and my family four lifetimes' worth of debts!" Not long after she bemoaned, "Hmm, no hold on." Revealing a bit rather conflicted look, she tried to suppress her ire upon cooking up something like a shrewd mastermind. "On the second thought, just burying Hong with that regretfully good-looking face of his would be such a pity..." she pondered, but very soon snapped with glee. "Fine, it's a wrap! I will capture that little snake and work his ass like he did to me!" Bai Feiyin, looking like a greedy hyena, found her resolved with bright twinkling eyes that casted away the shadows under her swollen eyes. "Let's sell him off to some rich aunties and get lots of dowries!" *** This will include beastmen but in the form of spirit beasts. There's a hint of cultivation but just subtle that's why I didn't add it as a tag. Please support me thank you!

Three races, humans, vampires, and calydiptids, live in a tense balance shaped by fate and power. When a human soldier gains unimaginable strength, the fragile order shatters. Outcast and hunted, a banished calydiptid and a vampire prince navigate a world on the brink of chaos. As old beliefs crumble, their paths will collide and change everything. When anarchy threatens perfection, who will rise to shape the future?

Prince and Princesses, knights and magic, and a happy ever after. She heard of them, her mother used to read her stories when she was a little girl afterll. In her dreams, she dreamt of a knight, or a Prince that swept her off her feet and carried her to where life is nothing but rainbows and butterflies. But Ysabel is nothing but a commoner, so how can she find a Prince or a knight?

"Escalabus rev" were the final words of my grandmother. As she lay on her deathbed, her eyes were a myriad of colors like the rainbow. This scenario had been troubling me for a long while now until he found me in the bustling streets of Sif'ur, he introduced me to a bizarre world I never thought existed. A world filled with many hidden dangers, a world where the supernatural graces the lands, deities reign supreme, mortals are blessed or rather cursed with bizarre abilities called, The Konquerors pathways. My name is Timothy, and this is the story of how I altered the fates of everyone in the mortal planes, and a journey to uncover the reason why weavers of fate are so obsessed with me. "The stars are extremely sad tonight, as if they're wailing out to me. It's like a piece of me is lost within the stars, crying out. Every day, I sit like this, gazing at the stars with a sad smile... a lonely stargazer."