Lee Child The Hard Way

Under the starry sky of a prestigious school, glances meet—the beginning of an unexpected connection. In this sanctuary of appearances and secrets, a spark is born, fragile yet luminous, promising to shake carefully constructed lives. "The Way You Are" delves into the fleeting moment when two souls recognize each other—beyond words and masks. A first encounter that resonates like a silent promise, an intrigue where every exchange, every emotion, reveals a turbulent inner world. Their story begins with a simple crossing of paths, but the impact of that moment will echo far beyond this initial meeting. Immerse yourself in a narrative where the intensity of emotions and the beauty of shared moments lie at the heart of the story. "The Way You Are" is not just a love story; it is an exploration of invisible bonds and silent passions that shape our lives.

A child, by means unknown, intrudes on the meeting of the 4 most powerful beings in existence. Mercifully, they decide to spare the child, and upon the request of his mother, raise him into a sorcerer.

The story starts in the busy city of Hong Kong, where Ruth Lee is leading a life of privilege, replete with all the luxuries and protection provided by her powerful Mafia family. She suspects something is wrong, but the truth comes crashing down when, after a family argument, Ruth wakes up to a house full of dead servants and her family nowhere to be found. Scared and desperate at first, Ruth finds, behind a hidden safe left by her father, an address in Seoul, South Korea; a credit card; and papers so she could travel. She finally settled in South Korea out of necessity in search of her answers. On landing, it is Frank Xia, a very-feared Mafia lord previously associated with the mafia family. Frank, owing to old debts to her father, agrees to help Ruth find her family-but only if she proves capable of surviving the brutal world of the Mafia. As Ruth trains with Frank and his crew, she learns about her secret Mafia lineage and all the power dynamics that come with it. It is a tough, grueling training that pushes her to her limits, but slowly, Ruth morphs from pampered princess into Mafia heiress. The complication in their mission would be the budding attraction between Ruth and Frank, and as their feelings for each other deepen, so does their determination to find her family-and to unmask the formidable foes against them. On her way, Ruth faces betrayal, dark secrets, and surprising alliances. Now she's supposed to learn her way with a world she never understood, and the dark legacy of her family. Tension between her and Frank heightens while running life-threatening missions, and a passionate romance blooms in the midst of chaos. But the road to the future is filled with perils, as Ruth's uncle, a powerful Mafia baron with a deep-seated grudge against her family, seeks to destroy everything they've built.

Hi, my name is Harbor Grace, and I need help.

A life story of a boy called Domi, who lived a wonderful life with his parents. But then in one single night his life took a turn in a completely different direction. A turn that changed lives of everyone in the world. What will he do after this and what fate has for him in the future.

Caelus Aran was once the continent’s brightest star, a knight whose legend spread far and wide. But two years ago, he vanished without a trace. Now, he lives a quiet life in the small town of Willowstead, content to leave his past behind. However, when foreign knights arrive in search of the Star Child, Caelus is forced to take up arms once more. With the threat of war looming and old enemies stirring, his peaceful days are at an end. The world still calls for its hero—whether he wants to answer or not.

In a world ruled by ambition and cloaked in glass towers, power isn’t always defined by thrones or swords—it’s measured in boardrooms, mergers, and the weight of empires built on fragile egos. Hannah Beaumont and Phillips Grayson were titans in their own right—two brilliant minds, two relentless souls, each determined to outshine the other. They built kingdoms from numbers and strategy, bending the world’s will with nothing more than their signatures. But there was one thing they never planned for: Marianna. Born not out of love, but a moment where vulnerability cracked through ambition, Marianna was supposed to be an afterthought in their empires of control. Instead, she became their universe. Both parents doted on her as if she were the rarest treasure, even while their egos waged silent wars around her. But Marianna was never ordinary. Behind her curious eyes shimmered a light no human should possess. Whispers followed her steps—some called her gifted, others, touched by something divine. What no one knew—not even Hannah or Phillips—was that Marianna wasn’t just brilliant, kind, or unnervingly wise beyond her years. She was something far more powerful: an angel in disguise. This isn’t a story about wealth or corporate conquests. It’s about the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. A child born of chaos and rivalry, destined to bring balance between worlds both seen and unseen. It’s about the battles she’ll fight—not with swords or strategy, but with compassion, light, and a power no human rivalry can understand. As you turn these pages, you’ll follow Marianna’s journey from boardrooms to celestial realms, where the choices she makes could either save or shatter everything her parents worked for—and everything humanity believes about the divine. Some stories begin with heroes. This one begins with a miracle. Are you ready to witness the rise of The Child of Light?

A child wasn't going to survive at birth but was so pure that the Hyperman himself gave him his powers as he needed a vessel that child name was "Ismael Dominguez Jr" a mix child his father is Hispanic his mom is black but having powers of those above a God come a threat forcing him to leave home to get stronger to defeat the threat and for that to happen he must get his full potential now traveling worlds

"I, who was once the King of the Seven Kingdoms, hailed as the strongest of all men, now find myself trapped in the body of a loser—and, to add insult to injury, a rapist. The fact that I can't just buff up this pathetic body with a bit of exercise and become strong again is another cruel twist of fate. Why, you ask? Because I can't use the very magic that people in this world rely on. Tsk, how on earth am I supposed to regain my former glory now? Guess I'll have to get creative with this 'loser' body of mine."

"In a society where humanity has long forgotten the importance of harmony with nature and spirit, a lonely boy chooses to follow his family's legacy by becoming a shaman—unaware that this decision will change everything."

Eden a boy cursed by a GOD has to deal with burden of being the one to end the world, Eden aims to find a solution for the curse bestowed upon him, Eden aims to protect the people he loves. All while trying to enjoy the journey and not lose himself in the process.

Rosalie Ravenswood and Christopher Windham entered a marriage of convenience, bound by their families’ agreement and the absence of fated mates. But just one week after their wedding, Christopher asked for a divorce, and Rosalie left without protest. What neither of them knew was that she was already carrying his child. Shunned by her family and pack, Rosalie sought refuge inside the pack of rogues under her grandfather's care, determined to build a new life for herself and her unborn child far from the shadows of her past. Six years later, her quiet world is interrupted when Christopher appears on her doorstep, holding his late grandfather’s hidden will—one that inexplicably requires her involvement. Determined to shield her young son from the tangled intrigues of the pack's complicated politics, Rosalie hides his identity and agrees to help resolve the matter, hoping to sever her final ties to that world for good. But returning to the life she thought she had left behind proves more dangerous than she anticipated. With the growing tension within the Moonshadow pack, Rosalie realizes that keeping her son’s identity hidden may be far more difficult—and far riskier—than she ever imagined.

Waking up in a mysterious place with his memories jumbled up, Ash, who now goes by Ash Voidborn, finds himself in the possession of a system like status screen and mysterious new powers, he seeks to reunite with his new family. Expect a strong mc, not super overpowered at the start, but as the story goes on things will get more ridiculous Mc is not going to be a slave to the system

**Posted 2/14/25-To anyone reading this Dragon Child will return, have had health issues this last year that prevented me from writing like I wanted to. I'm now good to go and will be posting new chapters soon. Thank you for your patience. **Currently revising and expanding published chapters to prepare the story to continue in the way I want. Please check in for updates and feel free to read the updated and expanded early chapters. Thank you! Tate was a world-class Dragon Rider. The youngest person to ever hatch an egg. His entire life was tied to his beloved dragon and his achievements in battle. However, when the young genius loses his dragon his life changes drastically. Reduced to teaching young Dragon Riders, his opportunities for advancement are halted and his life feels meaningless without his best friend. After all, a Dragon Rider without a Dragon is nothing. However, everything begins to change when he becomes temporarily responsible for training a young girl and her newly hatched dragon. No one, least of all Tate could have ever expected how this mission would set his life on a new course towards greatness. Even though he cannot see it at the time, this new assignment would be the starting point for many changes in his life. He would soon reach a breaking point and with one fateful decision, he may find a new world opening up to him that he never dreamed of. The true world of dragons.

What happens if you get your wish to live in a world with magic and in the body of a much desired charachter?

'The Weapon', that was what the soldiers called him. A young boy who ran into battle and simply killed what he was told to. All the higher ups used him as a tool, so calling him a weapon was rather fitting. He was a child who's talent was monstrous, he lived in a world where people produced 'Aura.' And although his Aura pool was rather large it wasn't what made him so monstrous, he possessed a Unique Attribute. The Corruption Attribute, it could stop natural regeneration, make the body and the ground crumble to dust. It made things decay and was like a poison. On top of that, he had a level of intelligence that would surpass even graduates of famous universities. His martial skills were also powerful, he could copy martial arts with a glance. However, he had been brainwashed and drugged to the point where he couldn't disobey. One night he was sent to battle and never returned. The Weapon only had one belonging, a book, it was the book written by the first person that he had killed. And he had reincarnated as a villain... _______________________________________________ All the art, the covers and in the images used in this book belong to their respective owners, I do not claim to own these images. I also recommend getting to around chapter 25 ish before deciding what to do, that's when stuff goes hard, everything before is more backround, information and build up. Oh and I got an Editor, WorthyAdversary, he edits from chapter 43 onwards And the MC won't be 'himself' for the first few chs, he'll be more of a mix between Valier and himself. But as the story progressess he'll start becoming himself again. https://discord.gg/8PS3PYeY Join the disc, it's got other authors and my editor in it!

Zephyr Bishop, a 15-year-old living in a world of Manifesters, loses everything when his Parents are killed by mysterious assassins. Driven by vengeance, he is taken in by the legendary master, Kai, who teaches him the mystical techniques of the long lost legendry "Void essence art" . With his sights set on becoming the strongest Manifester, Zephyr embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his parents’ death and reclaim his destiny as the last heir of the Darkborn clan.(Abandoned)

Jung-Ha Kiera, a young black Korean-American, deeply resents her Korean father who abandoned her for twenty years. One day, she gets news from her mother, that he is in a critical condition and requests her presence. She reluctantly travels to South Korea after much persuasion from her mother. When she got there, she met him in the hospital where he explained to her and all his family did to her mother and him. He begs for forgiveness and pleads with her to accept his will. He passes away after two days leaving her in a devastated and raged state. What will happen to Kiera? Would she abandon her father's will and all he said or will she take responsibility and take revenge on the Jung's family?

The fantastical tale of a Survivor, with fantasy mixed in. For those who like light reads, or simple narratives, turn away. Your heart will water, your eyes will break and vice versa. But if you like it hot and heavy, with plenty of drama and 'all-too-realism', we've got you! please note that this is a tale of someone real, with things changed, for privacy reasons, but with fantasy mixed in, because, come on, noone wants a straight sob story. so the story will suddenly, sharply diverge from reality, as it simply is what was felt at the time. but if you can handle that, and haven't been turned off yet, then I personally invite you to get a drink, grab a blanket, cuddle up to the fire, and listen carefully. For I am the Teller of Tales, and the Weaver of Dreams.

When an ordinary man dies, he wakes up in a foreign world full of intrigue and danger. Strangely, he finds himself in the body of a 14-year old boy an emperor, being crowned to rule one of the mightiest empires in history. As whispers of rebellion, betrayal, and war echo through the imperial court, he must navigate his new life while hiding his otherworldly knowledge. Caught in the political machinations of scheming nobles and ambitious generals, he soon realizes that being an emperor isn’t just about power, it’s about survival. Can a soul from another world rise to the challenge and form the greatest empire to ever exist?

The Luan Continent. In the current era, spiritual cultivators are widespread and spiritual cultivation is the orthodox way. All things strive for the heavens, embodying the spirit of the great spiritual ancestors. The Nine Divine Hall presides over all; the rule established by the Nine Emperors. The Way of the Heavens is eternal, the Great Path encompasses all. (Beginning in 2025 winter)

In a world of mystical creatures, a young demon girl is brutally killed alongside her brother Zhang Li. Desperate to save her, Zhang Li obtains the body of a fox immortal and uses it as a vessel to revive his sister. However, the immortal body rejects the demon's essence, forcing Zhang Li to sustain her life by extracting human energy threads. His methods attract the attention of Su Ning, whose sister falls victim to Zhang Li's exploits. Seeking vengeance, Su Ning's kingdom dispatches him as a spy to eliminate Zhang Li. Under the guise of friendship, Su Ning navigates Zhang Li's inner circle, unaware of the darkness driving him to keep his sister alive.

As the third ranking most powerful female in the world of supernaturals I was accused of a crime I did not commit and sentence to death while the real culprits were in front of me. IN A VOID As I was immersed in my emotions time went by a voice a female's voice is on the like harpers playing on harps the voice asked me "What would you do in your next life" "In my next life I will put myself first and will never be a victim of this game called life again "Well said my child... I will give you a chance to you to go back in time to make things right and protect your loved ones don't disappoint me" NOW..... I am back on the journey to pursue love, forgiveness and revenge

This wasn't my first VR game, but as always, I sucked. My favorite kind of ways to play was a meaty mage with high damage and favorably both high MP and HP regeneration. But while I tried to create this type of Avatar, l had no luck yet again. This game was way too hard! It was also almost impossible to level up like this and I died countless times. Also...I was basically an social inept and unble to perform well in a party or any other kind of group. I had too less talent to get stronger as fast as other players and the painfully low possibilities of my potential often sent me to the brink of my inner abyss. Still, I loved playing this game and kept on playing anyway. Until one day, my peace and serenity were broken by the undercurrents and remnants of political struggle in the city I resided. Forced to join the ruthless leader of the black market I had to let go of everything that hindered me to grow stronger. To find my oppressors who bullied, stole from me and made me wish to leave this game behind. On my way to revenge, my class was upgraded to a branch class of mage, - illusionist. Fit for my style of madness and an concealed weapon against my enemies. And this made me let loose of anything reining myself back. - "So, you said you were an illusionist. Do you already know what your class is able to do or shall I explain it to you?" The class instructor asked. "I can make weak hallucinations and cute phantasms." "..." he held the bridge of his nose. "You got to choose between scary and cute phantasms and chose cute? What the hell is wrong with you????" "te-he..." I tried to scratch my head cutely. "Don't te-he me, you imbecile!" he roared. "How the hell should I be your instructor when you can't even choose the basic skills that are suitable for fighting?!" "But the big wolf found the phantasm cute and was tamed." I smiled and showed him the hide of a deer I had placed in my inventory. "He even started hunting for me until I had enough and ran away." "..." The instructor was left speechless. Why did he have to babysit such a useless revenant? Couldn't he at least have someone with a bit more smartness? Why did he have to take care of this dorky mage?????? Update schedule: 1 - 2 Chapters every week

Chailai, affectionately called Lai, has endured a lifetime of torment due to her physical appearance - too plump, too unattractive. As she enters university, her only aspiration is to evade further ridicule and graduate unscathed. However, fate has other plans as a serendipitous encounter with the campus' most attractive and benevolent gentleman, Nodt, changes her life forever. Despite being the object of desire for countless co-eds, Nodt sets his sights solely on Lai and stops at nothing to win her heart. Will Lai be able to see through the haze of her past and realize that she's deserving of love, or will the haters get in the way of her shot at happiness?