Shoulder Jewellery

During an Arctic scientific expedition, Mark found himself shouldering the responsibility of saving the world.

"I can't be pregnant for my uncle!" I muttered under my breath, staring at the results in a state of incredulity. Skylar has life's struggles all put into one burden on her young shoulders: the fight to balance school and work, to help with her mom under her uncle's hard rule. Life spirals right at the turn of one weird incident that humiliates her, costs her her job when it is discovered she is pregnant. Then, when it feels like Skylar's world is falling apart, her mother remarries a very wealthy man whose twin sons immediately complicate her life. One has quietly watched her every move, while the other suddenly comes to her rescue, finding her torn between gratitude and suspicion. As secrets unravel and hidden agendas finally surface, Skylar must manage a world of deceit, temptation, and betrayal. Can she find the way to retrieve her life, or is the danger too much to bear in this new family?

When the dark arts threaten to eradicate mankind, the heavy burden of saving the world falls upon the shoulders of the most unlikely pair of friends... The Pioneer, an excitable and adventurous young blonde hair-blue eyed twink from a family whose wealth knows no end. The Blackbird, a freed slave with a righteous anger channeled into his fists with only one purpose in life...

Follow the captivating journey of Ken Takagi, a high school baseball prodigy whose dreams were shattered by a devastating shoulder injury during a crucial match. After being forced to quit baseball and become a regular office worker, his life turns sour upon seeing his teammates compete on the professional level while he wallows in pain and self-pity. However, fate has other plans for Ken when he's granted a second chance, thrust back into his middle schooler self with a powerful ally—the Major League System. With a newfound opportunity to rewrite his destiny, Ken embarks on a quest to reclaim the glory he once lost. Armed with the Major League System, he navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and the pursuit of greatness. As Ken strives to overcome the mistakes of his past and shape a future he can be proud of, readers are taken on an exhilarating ride through the world of baseball, where dreams are made and broken. Will Ken be able to rise above the setbacks, hone his skills, and fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseballer? With the Major League System at his disposal, the journey is fraught with excitement, setbacks, and unexpected twists. This is a tale of resilience, redemption, and the pursuit of excellence—a story that will keep you eagerly turning the pages, yearning to see if Ken can hit a home run in rewriting his own destiny. Get ready for a thrilling exploration of passion, determination, and the unwavering spirit of a young athlete chasing greatness.

Following her grandmother’s wishes, Oh Ha-na inherits a matchmaking agency. However, the agency caters only to a very specific clientele – wealthy bachelors with commitment issues. Enter billionaire jewellery tycoon and third-generation chaebol heir, Cha Ji-hoon. A notorious bachelor and workaholic who feels dating is a frivolous distraction from his responsibilities. Numerous attempts by his family to get him married have failed because he throws himself into work to avoid emotional connection. Despite this, women flock to him, drawn to his wealth and handsome looks. With a reputation for being ruthless in business and aloof in relationships, Ha-na takes on the challenge of finding Ji-hoon a perfect match. Can she melt his icy heart and find his perfect match? Or will she realize that she has been his ideal match all along? ~~~ [WSA 2025 Entry] [Note: This book is a clean, slow-burn romance. Character relationships will be explored more on emotional connection and less on physical attraction. Reader discretion is advised.] We'll have two side couple romance apart from our main couple storyline. Their stories will be shown simultaneously along with the lead couple, but in lesser frequency. Main: Boss Lady FL X Bigshot ML (First Love/High School Sweethearts) Side A: Hopeless Romantic FL X Single Dad ML (One-night Stand) Side B: Paralyzed FL X Celebrity ML (Second Chance First Love/High School Sweethearts)

In a world brimming with shadowy secrets, bizarre creatures, and an endless buffet of adventure, a curious bunny kid named Eleo dreams of one thing: becoming the strongest. Of course, that’s easier said than done when you’re armed with nothing but a head full of optimism and… ink? Yeah, that’s right—Eleo’s got some weird, inky tricks up his sleeve, and he’s not afraid to get his paws dirty. But this isn’t just a simple quest for power. Along the way, Eleo stumbles into a whirlwind of quirky allies, towering foes, and mysteries bigger than his floppy ears. A fiery skeleton gentleman? A loyal yet terrifying warrior? A cocky kid with a chip on his shoulder? Oh, and enemies that could devour the world? Just another Tuesday. With every misstep and misfire, Eleo’s journey proves that being strong isn’t just about muscle—though it helps when you’re up against a monsters who could flick you into next week. It’s about heart, guts, and maybe a little luck… or a lot. So buckle up for a wild ride filled with unexpected twists, unexplainable powers, and enough ink to paint the town black. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll wonder if you’d stand a chance against a bunny who’s out to prove he’s tougher than the rest. Spoiler: You wouldn’t.

Riven was a young man with dreams as vast as the horizon, but life demanded sacrifice. To support his struggling family, he gave up his education and ambitions, shouldering endless work to keep them afloat. Yet, his loyalty was met with the ultimate betrayal by his own father. As his life slipped away, Riven awoke in an unfamiliar world brimming with magic, reincarnated by a mysterious system. Gifted with a peculiar mana heart that pulses with untold power, Riven is thrust into a realm of mages, monsters, and ancient secrets. Determined to rise above his tragic past, Riven vows to become the strongest mage in this new world, uncovering the mysteries of his strange mana heart and the enigmatic system that guides him.

A century ago, a devastating meteor strike shattered Earth's foundations, leaving humanity on borrowed time. In its wake, the enigmatic Hourglass appeared—an unrelenting countdown to the planet’s extinction. The only way to reset the clock? Survive the Battle of Planets, an ongoing intergalactic tournament where the strongest warriors must fight endlessly to earn more time for their worlds. Tyson Roger, a young Ranger armed with cutting-edge metabot technology, carries the weight of Earth’s future on his shoulders. But for Tyson, the battle isn’t just about duty—it’s personal. Torn between vengeance and responsibility, he must prove himself in a galaxy where the weak perish, and only the strongest leave their mark. The clock is ticking. Can he save Earth before time runs out?

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Leonardo Sylvius, or "Leo," is just a regular guy and a pretty bad hunter with no magical powers. He works at Goja Mart, stuck in a boring routine and feeling the weight of life on his shoulders. He was raised by his grandfather after his parents passed away when he was young, and his grandfather was everything to him. One day, Leo gets the news that his grandfather is dying. Before he passes, the grandfather leaves him an envelope, telling him to open it only when life feels like it's closing in on him. After working for years in the company, Leo finally feels that pressure and decides to open the envelope. To his surprise, his grandfather has left him a farm in Stardale Valley. Leo's life starts to change as he begins to fix up the old farm. He starts farming, taking care of animals, and fishing, discovering talents he never knew he had. As time goes on, he connects with the people in the town, and his story begins to take off, breaking free from the dullness of his old life.

Our protagonist was an ordinary guy with an aspiration to be called hero, yet people mistook his actions. Until one day he woke up to find himself in the very world of an anime he watched for the first time. But he isn't the protagonist—instead, he's a minor bullied character who never even appeared in the series. Determined not to get involved with the main characters for fear of changing the plot, he plans to stay in the background to plan for his future and let the protagonist handle everything. However, fate has a different surprise for him. As events unfold, he realizes that he may have a bigger role to play than he ever imagined. Can he navigate this new reality without altering the story, or will he have to step up to shoulder the responsibility he took upon himself? Discover the twists and turns in this fresh new Rom-com series Altered Reality. Note: Please endure the slow pace in the first couple of chapters, it gets interesting as the story unfold, trust me ;). Note: This story is heavily inspired by the anime Re:zero and the manhwa Webtoon character Na Kang Lim, both are awesome, give it a try if you haven't yet. You can call it a rip off version of them, if you please, LMAO. But hey, this story has it's own plot, objective, goal, characters, and ending, which i hope you will find it enjoyable. And if you do, please support it to the least you can, thanks.

"In the end, it wasn’t the darkness that consumed me—it was the silence of the light I once believed in." In a world where extraordinary power comes with extraordinary risks, society has imposed strict laws to regulate them. Espers—humans with extraordinary powers—are forced to join the Corps or be hunted as criminals, high school student Elijah hides his true identity to protect himself, someone who came from a lineage of rogue or criminal Espers. Elijah was sent to fend for himself on the corps while trying his best to hide his history. As he uncovers the Corps' dark agenda and faces his own awakening powers, Elijah must decide: will he bow to a corrupt system or defy it, even if it means becoming the very villain he despise? ... Yannis, panting as he ran, risked a glance over his shoulder. "Shit, we're gonna die," he muttered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Ezio, sprinting beside him, barely looked fazed. His expression was calm—too calm for someone being hunted down like a rabid dog. "Now, I don’t wanna hear that negative attitude," he said, dodging a stack of crates. "Look on the bright side."

Alfred, a history teacher on Earth is suddenly thrown into the body of Prince Alfred Lindonfall, the twelve-year-old prince and heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Ammar. With the abrupt death of his father, the responsibility to rule a Kingdom falls on his shoulders. Having to navigate a medieval court and world, his journey to creating an empire and putting his knowledge into practice sees him become a man he never knew he could be, being shaped by the new world and unique circumstances he faces. There are many characters who get a lot of focus and can be called a lead in their own right, but I won't put their character descriptions in as it would be too much of a spoiler for chapters in future. Cover Art: not mine so here is the credit. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/351912463658203/

They called me an abomination. A wolf in sheep's clothing.... A witch gone mad.... But the truth was far more complicated. I was both, and something more. My blood, a potent mixture of witch and werewolf, surged through my veins, a power that terrified and enticed them all. Now, caught between two factions will never let each other have peace, I must choose: succumb to being hunted by both Witches and werewolves, or fight for a future where witches and werewolves can coexist because that's the only way I can get what I want; which is to have a world where anyone else like me don't have to always look over their shoulders. I must achieve that goal, even if it means sacrificing everything, including myself.

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

Kaia never thought she'd die at the hands of a monstrous beast while protecting a helpless child. But death isn’t the end for her. After a miraculous regeneration, Kaia discovers she’s been granted immortality—yet with one catch: she has no magical powers, no mana to call upon. When a mysterious girl from a powerful magic corporation appears, Kaia is thrust into an impossible mission. A prophecy foretells a catastrophic event set to unfold 100 years from now, and Kaia is the only one who can stop it. The catch? She’s powerless, and the weight of the world rests on her shoulders. Will Kaia find a way to unlock her true potential in time to avert disaster, or will her lack of magic be the end of everything? Add to your library ;) I am begging like the beggiest beggar in the whole world.

Born as a true god, Zhu Lin shoulders heavy responsibilities throughout her life. After her tribulation failed, she fell into a small world --- a world where zombies and mutants were rampant. Coming to this new world, she tried to find a way to return to the Six Realms, but discovered a long-forgotten truth instead. Faced with reality, she is forced to make a choice, where one wrong choice could destroy the entire world...

As dawn's light filters through the ancient forest surrounding Greystone, the village is enveloped in a thick fog of dread. For a year, misfortune has plagued the once-thriving community—crops wither, livestock are mysteriously drained of blood, and a new fever claims the lives of its people. Rumors of restless spirits and dark omens abound. In a desperate bid to uncover the source of the village's suffering, Father Lucien, the village healer, ventures into the crypts at the edge of Greystone. The crypts, long feared and abandoned, are filled with the stench of decay and the shadows of the deceased. As Lucien delves deeper, he is horrified to discover that the dead have risen. Their eyes glow with a malevolent hunger, and a dark force drives them beyond their eternal rest. The village's fate now rests on our adventurers' shoulders as they must unravel the mystery of the ancient curse and confront the dark power threatening to consume Greystone.

Fair warning that each chapter is 4k words long The machinations of the Gods above are beyond mortal comprehension, but during their machinations, a young boy was born Flux Struck with plans beyond human capacity placed onto his shoulders. During the time when the sun and moon changed hands over the skies above, the child faced the void and had his heart beat in line with the birth and death of a new star. Now grown up, the once young child of turbulent times born flux struck now a one armed man who knows the streets fixed his mechanical arm onto his shoulder. And with his newfound growth, the man was placed with newfound burdens. But honestly speaking? Ester Echo welcomed the challenge

"Get your hands off me!" she wrestled against my grip, so I held her even tighter. "Put this on!" I groaned, toiling to keep her in place and wishing again I’d worn the damn gloves. The feel of her warm skin under my arm and palm wasn’t helping my focus. "I'm not taking you home like this!" "You don't tell me what to do!" she snapped, thrashing to break free of my hold as I fumbled with the cloak in my other hand, trying to drape it over her bare shoulders. "I'm not going home! Let me go, I said!" "Did you really think I got you out of there just to let you wander the streets, almost naked, like a lunatic?" That stopped her. "What did you call me?!" "LU-NA-TIC." "You... You…! Take your hands off me, you insolent brute!" Enraged, she yanked her arm too abruptly and lost her balance. I caught her, wrapped her in the cloak, and threw her over my shoulder. "PUT ME DOWN!" She shrieked and flailed, but I ignored her, making my way to the Commander’s house, which, thanks to Braa, was only two streets away. Since the entire population was in the square for the ridiculous festival, no one intervened at the frantic cries of the wild creature. No wonder in the ten years I've known the Commander, I've never heard that he has a daughter. She must’ve been kept locked away. Strangely, she suddenly went still and quiet. Had she grown tired, worried about attracting attention, or finally realized how inappropriate it was to show up at her parents' doorstep in this state? She didn’t seem to care before. With every step, my anxiety grew—she was limp. "Hey!" No answer. Seriously?! "Hey, you!" Nothing. A bad feeling crept over me, so I pulled her off my shoulder and into my arms. Her head fell against my chest—unconscious. "Hey! Hey, you!" I shook her, but she didn’t react. Panic surged through me. Had she fainted? Had I held her too tight? Lifting her more securely, I sprinted toward the Commander's house.

"To claim a seat on the divine council of All-Sky, one of divine lineage must take the head of a God currently sat on the council." As the end of times descends upon the land of Avaricia, the future of the continent is thrust upon the shoulders of a young man, a demi-god, named Arteus Montfreed. With help from other demi-gods and races of divine lineage, can Arteus change the fate of the continent? "If the gods have abandoned the land then perhaps its time for a new hierarchy... 'New' Gods of Avaricia."

Kai never imagined his life would turn out this way. Between the choices he made, the battles he fought, even the sacrifices he shouldered; they were never part of the simple life he longed for. A quiet home, a doting wife, and the warmth of comfort were all he ever wanted. However, Fate is a fickle master, and it had other plans. Embark on this journey alongside Kai, spanning years of relentless struggle, unsolved mysteries and epic power. From distant continents to the innermost layers of his soul. Witness this story of perseverance, transcendence, and the indomitable will of Destiny. His path is written. But does that truly seal his fate?

Axel discovers he possesses an inexplicable ability that defies the laws of reality. Blessed - or perhaps cursed - with a power he barely understands, he gains a terrifying glimpse into humanity's potential future: a desolate place where civilization has crumbled, and the streets are ruled by undying monsters. Armed with this knowledge and a mysterious dimensional ability, Axel realizes he might be the only person capable of preventing this apocalyptic timeline. But prevention isn't his only goal - being a teenager with big dreams, he sees an opportunity to secure his future while saving it. Walking the fine line of morality, Axel must navigate through up and down of life while carrying the burden of a doomed future on his shoulders. As he delves deeper into the mystery of his powers and the events leading to humanity's downfall, he learns that changing fate might come at a price higher than he's willing to pay.

Adelaide Wade, a 22 year old business owner. Having just inherited her late parents bakery and bookstore, The Bookish Bites, coupled with the news of her having a betrothed who she has to marry to save the cafe, felt like the weight of the world had been saddled onto her shoulders. Never had she felt so lost, both of her parents had been the only offsprings of their parents also. And now that they were dead, their only wish for her before their death was for her to meet her betrothed and get hitched. And now it was time to do so. Ezekiel Steel, a 32 year old CEO. Being described as the most successful bachelor, who has managed to infiltrate and plant the roots of his Steel Corporations, even into the world's harshest economy, and still amassing billions of profits. Considered to be ruthless, cold and even sociopathic, but mostly detached. His ruthless ways incites fear in the hearts of his rivals, now determined to marry the woman of his dreams through a betrothal.

Chen Hao, the heir of a prestigious family, embarks on a journey to the legendary Five Sects Selection Tournament, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ascend beyond mortality. Leaving behind his loving family and the comforts of home, he faces treacherous terrains, mysterious encounters, and glimpses of a world far greater than he ever imagined. The weight of his family's hopes on his shoulders, Chen Hao’s journey is not just one of survival but of self-discovery. In a world bound by fate, will he rise as a chosen one or remain a fleeting shadow in the annals of history?

(sorry is there are typos. English isn't my 1st language) This story is based on the original children's fable "The little Red riding hood" During a rainy day, Red riding hood ran an errand for her sick grandmother that lived in the forest. But on her way there she saw,house was splattered with blood and in her grandmothers bedroom she saw a weird wolf like beast . Ever since that day odd incidence always seemed to cause conflict with her and her twin sister Blue Riding . Making each day more sureal then the next Now the question is , will they survive it all ? the weight of the fables and their lives are on their shoulders

An entity that views every world nor universe they visit on a 3rd person perspective. Always the passerby in life watching and observing on the sideline, sometimes they were called melon eaters watching the show between a protagonist versus the antagonist and lastly, they don’t care above anything except the safety of each member of their racial race. The old primordial creator asks the man, why not take my position and manage the whole upper origin plane. The male replied I refuse why asks me an individual with deteriorated emotions, do you think I can do it because I’m stronger than you? Shrugging his shoulder facing the old one, I’m just a high human that throws everything he had to achieve what I’m now. The old one heard his reason and spoke. Then I will not force you, you and your two sisters can stay in any universe here in origin plane. Lastly, should I still call your race high human that exceed the level of primordial realm “Tier 15” but didn’t step on the unknown realm? Without thinking he just responded directly like a joke, just call us bystander. #TryingToMakeANovel #1stTime

500 Centuries After the Sky War The world had been divided and scarred by the cataclysmic battle of the Sky War, yet whispers of an ancient prophecy lingered. It was said that a descendant of the Phoenix would rise to restore balance to the fractured lands. Li Mei, a 16 year old village girl, lived a quiet yet uncertain life, marked by a mysterious birthmark shaped like fire on her shoulder. Her days were simple, until the peace of her small village was shattered by an invasion from the forces of the Tianxu Dynasty. Forced to flee, Li Mei encountered Feng Wei, a wandering swordsman harboring a dark secret his lineage traced back to the Dragon Emperor himself. Along the way, they were joined by Zhang Rui, and Xiao Lan. As the group became entangled in a conflict that threatened the very fabric of the world, an even greater threat emerged from the shadows. Li Mei began to uncover the fiery power that lay dormant within her a force that could either save the world or bring about its ultimate destruction.

Over ten millennia ago, humanity faced annihilation when the heavens and the earth united against a common foe. Awakeners, blessed with extraordinary abilities, stood shoulder to shoulder with gods and angels to battle the unthinkable—outer beings that threatened to consume existence itself. Through sacrifice and heroism, they forged the Veil, a fragile barrier that holds back the horrors beyond. Now, in a world ravaged by endless gates and spatial cracks, humanity clings to survival. Guilds and factions rise, awakening powers emerge, and the echoes of the ancient war reverberate in whispers of forgotten truths. But the Veil is weakening, and buried secrets threaten to surface. As chaos looms, a shadow from the past stirs—a power that defies comprehension, neither ally nor enemy, yet inexorably tied to the fate of the world. What truly lies beyond the Veil? And can humanity withstand the weight of the mysteries it has long sought to forget?

" My child, you were always there for me. Always present like a gift so precious and priceless. Your existence so welcoming and accepting i couldnt start but to feel sorry because i know you are worthy of so much more. I'm sorry I couldn't give you my all. You deserve the world and even beyond, so I hope you can find your own happiness and adore that life which I have given you. I know my apology will not fix the wound I have placed onto you or the burdens you have decided to carry on your shoulders, but you need to always remember that mum has always and will always love you. Even if shes not around. My lovely son...." Those were the last words she had uttered.