Bakumatsu Rock

Jared Daniels, a 28-year-old vape sales representative in Abu Dhabi, is grappling with despair after a devastating breakup. Isolated and struggling with insomnia, his life spirals further as he loses his job and drifts through his dark days. Just when he believes he has hit rock bottom, a mysterious voice urges him to "fix the timeline and help humanity move forward." Confused and fearful of losing his grip on reality, Jared dives into psychology and science, trying to make sense of his turmoil. His best friend reaches out, but he retreats deeper into solitude. A fateful encounter with a cloaked figure transforms everything; injected with a strange, metallic liquid, he experiences a sudden clarity and relief from his emotional pain. Now at the brink of a sprawling adventure across time and space, Jared must decide: will he remain trapped in mediocrity or embrace his newfound purpose to confront paradoxes, unveil truths, and unlock his true potential?

This is the challenging journey of an ordinary kid born in a third world country. He transformed himself gradually into a man of unparalleled abilities with the mentor of two elderly couples who were not born on this Earth possessing unimaginable power of life forces. Filled with the most beautiful memories of upbringing from his childhood, friendship, love, laughter, and countless insults from the rough physical in his life, he took the challenges ahead with a grain of salt. He turned himself into a calculating machine, an extremely terrifying assassin that would give nightmares to the enemies and feared by the underworld including the SAS, CIA, and M16 Government. This is his story. Let’s rock on…..

She, a modern hidden ghost leader of an organization which gathered insane prodigies proficient in the various differing skill-sets. Highly skilled in medicine and poison, executes covert assassinations, viewed as insane and demonic in the eyes of people of the world. Killed in an accident, and reborn into the body of a disfigured young girl. What? Face disfigured, identity stolen? A return to the family dim and hopeless? Her identity can be given up, her family can be forgone, but as for the one who harmed her predecessor who inhabited this same body, if she didn’t at least make them scream in unimaginable agony and throw them into a state of wretchedness, how could she live up to her demonic reputation? Endless turmoil ensues and it’s a battle to dominate over all! See how she shook the world dressed in a suit of red, her sword up against the dominant powers that rocked the Heavens! Her name spread across the seas, shocking the earth!

“Aegir..” A single word remains in Cetas’ mind as he succumbs to the everlasting pressure of the depths - a glimmer of light filtering from above. He floats endlessly, the tidal currents rushing his body to who-knows-where yet he remains unconscious as the word echoes in his mind. He no longer remembers any memories that he once had but only mere fragments of what his past once was. A depth-dweller. A long lost race of ancient, forgotten in history as humans usurped the throne of the world, claiming superiority amongst other races of legend. After the war of mystics, only humans endured to live and gather themselves once more - dominating the entire world by force. Yet, depth dwellers remained - hidden and forgotten. And now.. The first would rise up on the surface. For hours upon hours, Cetas let the currents take him away, rendering his consciousness useless everytime he woke up. But now, it seemed that a warm and radiating light pierced his very pressurized skin. It was.. unfamiliar. He opened his eyes only to be greeted by a rocking hull, shaking synchronously with the sound of crashing waves. Yet, somewhere near him, he heard a faint and soft voice speaking a foreign language. He shifted his head to the direction of the voice and saw an unfamiliar face of a golden-haired lady with sea-like blue eyes, staring at him with utmost curiosity. The lady opened her mouth and let out another wave of unfamiliar words. Perplexed, Cetas sat up slowly, moving his body sluggishly. He then gazed at his surroundings, first staring at the massive rocking hull and onto the wooden floor and to the people surrounding him. Some wore bandanas and others wore white-loose blouses paired with leather boots and tricorn hats. However, Cetas wasn’t at all surprised by the unfamiliar scenery. But rather, he gazed above the sky, reaching far beyond the clouds, and saw the burning sphere of light that penetrated his deep-black eyes. Upon staring for 5 seconds he instinctively winced in pain. “Ow!” He looked around once more, pacing his head back and forth towards the unfamiliar people around him, and pondered, “Where am I?”

The power of absolute control... Time. After Rock died, he mysteriously reincarnated in Shun Long's almost dead body when a triangular-shaped rock merged with his soul, and a sudden influx of information flooded his head. He has now found himself in a mystical world filled with extraordinarily powerful cultivators who can destroy mountains with a single punch, and split seas in half with a single slash of a sword! This is Shun Long's journey in the majestic world of cultivation, as he fights geniuses and reaches the pinnacle of both alchemy and martial arts!

After becoming #1 in the world after playing a grand strategy game as the most difficult faction on immortal level difficulty, MC receives an invitation to compete in an even more challenging game which takes the MC into the world of the game itself, but as it's weakest lord who will die two days later that appears only as a cutscene in the tutorial as first of many deaths to rock the continent until only one survives to proclaim a new eternal empire. Can the MC use his game knowledge to successfully survive his impending doom, and rise from the ashes to reclaim the glory he'd won before?

This is a Si story in a world where Rock Lee has an older brother around the age of Itachi. Also, Naruto has a little sister in this fanfic, and he is also a little older. But this fic is about are isekai protagonist adventuring through the world of Naruto trying to survive in a dangerous world while trying to become a shinobi.

He was blind, ugly, different... and weak. He had no talent and could do nothing with his frail, weak body. Abandoned by his wealthy family at birth, he was treated like a plague, a disease. Life and society beat him down until the end of his days. All he knew was pain, and the only thing he remembered was coldness. No matter how hard he tried, he remained a weak, little boy. Even the sturdiest rock crumbles if struck repeatedly. He died, but his soul did not enter the cycle of reincarnation. Instead, he appeared before the thousands of gods. From them, he received a second chance... a chance to live a peaceful life, to feel loved, to be wanted... to feel truly alive. This is the story of a man who will take everything for himself, who desires to be the best, who strives to reach the top. No one can take this chance from him. For those who try, only hell awaits. Watch him grow into the strongest being to ever exist... witness the rise of the Champion.

Everyone has a system they just need to meet hidden conditions to unlock it. A blacksmith system may unlock after a human walks by a forge. A master mage may unlock a system after attempting to control the mana in their body. Even something as simple as kicking a rock at a bucket can unlock the marksman system a unique system allowing for perfect accuracy. But what happens when someone reaches the age of fifteen and hasn’t unlocked their system? Walker is about to find out, time is ticking and he doesn’t want to live out his life as an ordinary human; he has dreams you know! ****** My first ever story please leave plenty of comments so I can adapt and learn as I write The first chapters may be shorter but the length is improving as I write. Editing is in progress To see recent updates remember to clear que regularly

The Vatu kingdom is about to be victorious after a 50 year war that scars it's people. Togu, a commander forged in conflict is framed, cast aside and betrayed. nailed between two warring countries that want her dead. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, she meets a stranger that will maybe change the tides.

An ordinary cultivator - that was the best way to describe Zhao Yunxiao. Be it in terms of strength or talent, he had always been in the middle of the pack, neither excelling nor falling behind. However, he did not really think badly of his current situation. Some people were destined to become the stars in the skies, while some people were born to be like the rocks on the ground. The stars might be dazzling, but the rocks supported the earth itself. Both of them were necessary in order to maintain the balance of this world. As someone ordinary, Zhao Yunxiao did his best to live his ordinary life to the fullest. He was careful and meticulous, doing his best to make sure he understands everything fully instead of jumping into doing things. He knew his limits and did not dream of anything out of reach. Instead, all he wished for was to live a life of freedom. But one day, he realised that something seemed to be amiss. Perhaps he was mistaken all along. Perhaps even the rocks on the ground had their chance to shine under the right circumstances, even if only for the slightest of moments. This is the tale of an ordinary cultivator... until he was no longer ordinary. *** This story will be written for leisure and thus not be locked, but if you are feeling generous and wish to show your appreciation in monetary terms... https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SweatingCloud

When you’ve hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up—if you can find a way to climb. Max, a broke college student with no family, no support, and no future, is barely surviving, drifting through each day under crushing debt and dwindling hope. Just as he's ready to let go, a mysterious message on his broken phone offers him something he never thought he’d get: a chance. A new system, filled with cryptic quests, strange rewards, and a path to power and wealth, appears at the exact moment he needs it most. But this opportunity comes with a price, and Max soon realizes that breaking free from nothing may be his biggest challenge yet.

In the Continent Of Aldia, lies a mysterious kingdom on top of its tallest mountain— The Kingdom Of Emeraldia. There, at the very core of the hill, a chasm lies beneath. An impossible labyrinth of rocks and stalagmites where a power source resides... A gigantic gemstone that grants upon men their utmost desires— The Chasmic Emerald. There, the King of Emeraldia, King Asreus faced conflicts with his blood— His little sister, Asmodea. There, at the very heart of the kingdom, faced with a cruel fate the world has put upon him, Asreus must make the hardest decision. The Kingdom, or The People.

Catherine Mckellen a young beautiful daughter to a businessman finds herself between a rock and a hard place when she's forced to marry a billionaire CEO she knows nothing about. Dive in and discover how they both deal with each other even with their striking differences as they live under the same roof. will they be able to put up with each other?

Thrillers from around the world, featuring: Men stalked by a hungry polar bear. Hunting the last Barbary lion. Two rivals hunting each other in the Amazon. A desk worker planning to kill his rival. A rock 'n' roll band accidentally committing murder. And many more.

Kintsugi Larkansas is recognized as one of the top motocrossers in the Philippines. At first glance, he seems like an ordinary person, but he hides a terrifying secret. Since childhood, Kintsugi was abused by his father, and to vent his anger, he secretly harmed others. As he grew older, he became even more dangerous. He became famous, yet despite his fame, he still considered his life miserable. One day at a rock festival, he met Jane, or Burgundy, when the girl accidentally stepped on his shoes. Initially, Kintsugi was angry, but later, he became curious about her. He found Burgundy's life fascinating and began to follow her. Kintsugi also met Burgundy's best friend, Rigolos or BoRat, and felt they were blood-related. He became intrigued by BoRat's actions. To Kintsugi, their lives were like a soap opera. As he spied from the window, Kintsugi planned ways to entangle their lives further.

UOP is the diamond of the world, living in unprecedented prosperity with unmatched military might. College student Rocke lives in its greatest technological marvel, its capital, Vladus. While unlucky in love, what's to complain about life? His uncle has already promised him a lucrative job in his company once he finishes business school. But not everything is perfect in paradise. A strange prophet has appeared, declaring the UOP will fall if it doesn't repent. For all their prosperity, the people of UOP have become cold, selfish, and proud, willfully ignoring the poor and downtrodden. For their pride and sins, judgment has been pronounced on the nation by the Most High Sovereign. Repent, or in forty days the UOP will be destroyed.

I just want to be useful... It all begins in a society far more advanced than ours. This new country is known as the Commonwealth . A country littered with flying cars and strange devices being an everyday occurrence. This world isn't just home to humans, but also beings of great power destined to save the world . They are known as supers. Some of these beings inherited strange abilities from the floating particles a mysterious meteorite that crashed on earth a millenia ago while others used the elements of this meteorite to craft powerful new weapons. For this godlike rock, they call it, the Godmaker and only few know of it's existence. However this story isn't about these supers. Not yet. This is the story of Jake Scott. A convenience store clerk who had just come to a horrifying realization. He had wasted his life. Well there was nothing he could do about it now since he was stick in a dead end job making minimum wage and living in a cruddy and cramped apartment with an annoyingly nerdy roommate. Or was there? Scott is given the chance to become a super after performing a heroic deed for an old friend. However he's about to get way more than he bargained for ... And a new evil emerges to reclaim what was rightfully hers.

Loosely based on the history of Song Dynasty, To Rule in a Turbulent World tells the story of You Miao—the dandy son of a merchant who climbed his way to the very top from rock bottom. We witness the history of a nation, from prosperity to decline, to a new order. Peace, war, internal strife; You Miao has lived through it all—but not without his loyal Quanrong s*ave-turned-husband, Li Zhifeng. Theirs is a story of undying devotion that combats racial boundaries in a time when the ethnic tribes of the north clashed with the Han empire. Together, they ruled the world! (Behind the scenes, of course.) The epic continues its song, and as tides rise and fall, the most beautiful moonlight of the great desert is yet to come… I do not own the rights to this novel, as I am only the translator. Sole rights belong to the authors and publishers Author(s) Fei Tian Ye Xiang Gu Xue Rou 非天夜翔 顾雪柔

In a lush, self-contained terrarium, Rollan, a solitary isopod, has known only the safety of his miniature world. Beneath the moss, soil, and decaying wood lies a predictable existence, shielded by the glass walls that define his reality. But when a jagged, glowing rock disrupts the tranquil balance of the terrarium, it brings with it a mysterious and imposing creature—a being from "the beyond" with a chilling message: the terrarium is merely a shell, and the world Rollan knows is breaking. As the intruder challenges the harmony of the small community, Rollan emerges as an unlikely leader, rallying his fellow creatures—ants, beetles, springtails, and spiders—against the creature’s divisive philosophy of domination. Together, they defend their unity against the growing crack in their fragile world, even as it reveals glimpses of something far greater and far more dangerous. When the shell finally shatters, Rollan and his companions are thrust into an infinite, surreal expanse beyond the glass. Facing an enigmatic force of light and the daunting vastness of the "beyond," Rollan must grapple with his newfound role as a guide and protector in a world that dwarfs his understanding.

Hikari played an MMO as a healer girl, reaching the pinnacle of players. However, she never expected to become her player character. Moreover, she was supposed to be a "normal" elf race, so why does her status say "Goddess?" How come this 2D dragon servant became a voluptuous vixen? Acting like a Goddess? Screw that! I would rather hide under a rock! But everywhere I go, I can't help but be revered! What is this!?

The Citizens of Ottawa, Illinois were your average, friendly Midwesterners. However, when seemingly insane things begin to happen, as any Patriotic American would, they answer the call. From the New World Order to the Total Collapse of Society, the Ottawans following the lead of the Ghost of Ottawa struggle and try to survive even the most impossible of odds stacked against them. But is their American Heritage and Midwestern Grit enough to survive? {Rated R due to profanity and the nature of the violence portrayed in the novel.}

Lara was at rock bottom, feeling like a puppet whose strings had been cut. When she stumbled upon her husband and best friend in a compromising embrace, everything fell into place. The heartbreak stung, but it also ignited a fierce determination within her. Instead of wallowing in despair, fate intervened, giving her a second chance at life—waking her up ten years earlier, just before the chaos began. Armed with wisdom, she promised herself not to repeat the same mistakes. As she stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze fell on Lucas, her once-beloved fiancée. Regret washed over her; she couldn't believe she had almost let him slip away. This time, things would be different.

born to Tyrion Lannister the dwarf of casterly rock and a whore with giants blood from the cold unforgiving North a month after roberts rebellion ended a baby boy is born with the soul of someone from earth but not a normal man a sociopath trapped by earths laws forcing him to live a normal life till now when he's given a chance in a world that only cares about strength how will he do well even I don't know but let's find out

Leo is a village boy who dreams of becoming a card master and following in his late father’s footsteps. While taking the card master test after turning fifteen, Leo is offered a selection of cards; however, his goal is not fame! He wishes to give his mother and sister a better life. One of the options is a “Rock Salamander”, the weakest of the weak – known to only have slight defense and no attack power. Against all advice, Leo still chooses it to be his first card! To his surprise, the weakest of the weak is completely different from what everyone had said. A princess? The Prime Minister’s daughter? Perhaps even a Duke’s daughter? And to top it off, multiple EX monster cards? Just how far can Leo go as he works to grow stronger, one step at a time? Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/79yyJSD Show your support on patreon and get extra chapters! https://www.patreon.com/c/invayne Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorInvayne Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/invayne/

Life is hard. It is hard on the homeless, the tired and the wealthy. It is hard on Azra, the King's only son and heir to the Alfonsi throne. A child of unknown talent with the weight of his people on his shoulders. Holding the ability to control so much yet do so little is a frustration that can lead to madness. Life is hard, but when Azra is sucked into a hole and spit out into an entirely new realm... life just gets harder. ...and you thought there was a rock bottom.

My name is Zhou Hao. I was originally a grassroots. I was betrayed by my girlfriend and had my engagement broken off. After hitting rock bottom, I was reborn into the past of a parallel universe. With the memories of the future, I started to work hard from being a nobody. While dealing with the schemes of my green tea ex-girlfriend, I gradually grew with the help of Bai Yao, a strong businesswoman. My goal is to turn the tables against the odds in the city and make those who once looked down on me regret it.

now now, looks like you stumbled upon this story, wether it be for the actual writing, or for the lemons... i honestly don't care, The mc gets lucky, veryyyyy lucky and stumbles upon a rock, that rock contained a genie, but mc is smart, so watch as he finds clever ways to trick that absolute fool. this novel will contain novel and all the other fucked up shit you can imagine, i am but one simple horny dude who will right upon the call of the horniness (what the fuck that is dont ask me, pls) ues mc does not have emotions nor does he care for anybody except himself, this story is fucked up in all kinds of ways and i am one horny man who wants to write a horny story with no real plot but horny... yea i like horny i am horny i will only write this story when im horny... hope you like this story of mine... byeee

My first work, will definitely have plot holes lol. 21st century guy gets transmigrated into a videogame series. He's not really smart, but he's not dumb as a rock either. He's a little bipolar when it comes to how he should act, flipping from being heroic to miserly back to heroic. The rest can be summed up so: kid becomes mage with the ability to blend in assassins creed style, but will use it for every purpose instead of just becoming a killer, goes to the academy.....

Worlds Apart, Hearts Entwined Fanyin's life was already complicated, but nothing could have prepared her for the ultimate plot twist: being thrown into alternate worlds by a system with a bee mascot. The catch? She has to complete tasks to get back home. But every world has a familiar face-his face-different bodies, same magnetic presence, pulling her in despite her best efforts to stay detached. With every mission, Fanyin fights to keep her walls up, but piece by piece, she's falling for the soul inhabiting these different men. Sexy, hilarious, and brimming with chemistry, Fanyin's journey isn't just about the worlds she's thrown into. Who is behind the system, and what grand design is forcing her to complete these quests? Is there a deeper truth she's being led to discover, or is it all part of a cosmic game? Get ready for a wild ride full of steamy moments, laugh-out-loud banter, and the question of whether love truly transcends worlds. ... Bee Mine Across Worlds Fanyin was minding her own business—until a sassy bee system threw her into alternate realities with one goal: complete the missions or never make it home. Easy, right? Not when every world comes with a man who’s too familiar. Different face, same vibes, and definitely too hot to ignore. She’s here to get in, do the job, and get out. But something about him keeps pulling her back in every world. Is it just coincidence, or is there a deeper reason behind these encounters? With snark, steam, and sparks flying, Fanyin must figure out the game—before her heart loses control. Why her? Why him? And who’s really pulling the strings? There’s more at play than she thinks, and the answers might be closer than she realizes… ROCK YOU WORLD AFTER WORLD © 2024 Kashish Mishra (bliss_incarnation). All rights reserved. Excerpt from RYWAW "Going somewhere?" His voice drops, teasing, but there's a dangerous edge beneath the surface that makes my pulse quicken. The playfulness in his eyes has faded, replaced by something more primal, more intense. I flash him a sly smile, forcing myself to remain calm. "No," I murmur, leaning back into him, though my heart pounds against my ribs. "Just getting comfortable on my lover." He raises an eyebrow, his gaze narrowing slightly. The smirk returns, slow and deliberate, but there's a hint of something else-something darker, lurking beneath his usual charm. "Is that what we're calling it now?" Before I can respond, Wilde moves with swift precision, his hand sliding up to cup the back of my neck. The air between us grows heavy, charged, and then his lips crash against mine. It's not soft or slow-it's raw, demanding, and ignites a fire deep in my chest. I gasp, my hands instinctively gripping his jacket as his other arm pulls me flush against him, the heat of his body searing through the thin barrier of clothing. My mind spins, thoughts scattering like leaves in a storm as I lose myself in the kiss. The driver, without a word, flicks on the partition, a subtle acknowledgment of the moment as the car continues to glide down the road, but it's as if the world outside no longer exists.