Joaquin Phoenix Brother Bear

Since the Great Fracture and the partial destruction of the Moon, Earth has become nothing more than a wasteland, devoured by corruption. An unknown gigantic sword, emerging from the infinitely distant reaches of the universe, pierced the Unnameable, impaling it upon the star of dreams. Now, humanity lives in a waking nightmare, struggling to survive in a world where Umbra and Lumen wage an endless battle. Cities are built around sacred sites, where Lumen, the only source of purification, is wielded to repel the creeping darkness. But Umbra, with its abominations born of the shadows, relentlessly threatens what remains of humanity. Gaël is stained by this darkness. Umbra flows within him, eating away at his body and mind, and each time he draws upon this forbidden power, he edges closer to madness. He knows his fate is sealed, that his chances of surviving what he is becoming are slim. But rather than cower in fear, he chooses another path. He wants to follow in the footsteps of the Brothers of the Sword. Where the chosen of Lumen purify, the Brothers cut and annihilate. Where the cities hide behind the light, they plunge into the darkness. Feared, revered, and shrouded in legend, these warriors are, for most, nothing more than children’s tales. Gaël knows his life will be short. So before he vanishes, he wants to uncover the truth behind these fables, and if possible, live a brief, glorious saga, cutting down a few abominations along the way.

Tang Rouxi was once the feared shadow of the underworld, moving through the darkness with deadly precision. But now? She’s pregnant. Again. With her second child on the way, Han Longwei, the powerful and ruthless business mogul, is no longer the terrifying mafia boss feared by many—he's now a devoted wife slave. “Xixi, we already have a boy. I hope it’s a girl this time.” Longwei leans in, his deep voice filled with longing. “I want a miniature you—so cute and beautiful, just like you.” Their three-year-old son sits nearby, arms crossed, his little mind already working on a plan. Father is always stealing Mommy’s attention! If a little sister comes, won't that mean even less time with his mommy? Unacceptable. Tang Rouxi watches from the sidelines, mad giggles bubbling up. Between her moody pregnancy demands, a jealous little son, and a dangerously smitten husband, life in the underworld has never been this chaotic. But when danger creeps into their perfect world, will the Queen of the Underworld be forced to return to the shadows? Or will the powerful Han Longwei protect his family at all costs?

In a world ravaged by chaos and loneliness, John's life lacked purpose and meaning. The constant protests outside his apartment mirrored the turmoil within him, their noise a haunting reminder of the unrest he couldn't escape. Lost in unemployment and isolation, John sought refuge in virtual realms, where he could momentarily escape reality. Yet, his existence felt empty, like an abandoned canvas waiting for a painter's touch. With each passing day, he robotically navigated life, seeking something more. In an unexpected twist of events, a sudden explosion shattered his life, leaving him floating in a mysterious void. As panic threatened to consume him, an otherworldly voice offered him an enigmatic opportunity—to rewrite his destiny, to embrace a higher purpose. With unwavering determination, John accepted the offer, and a blinding light transported him to a new reality. His consciousness had returned, but his senses felt foreign, devoid of sight. Instead, he sensed momentous events unfolding—a significant figure being born, destined to become the emperor of a crumbling empire. John VIII Palaiologos, a historical figure tasked with confronting the mighty Ottoman Empire, was now the role he inhabited. As he grappled with his newfound identity and the weight of his responsibilities, he realized that his journey had just begun. The fate of an empire rested on his shoulders, and he was determined to shape history in a way that would bring hope and transformation to his world. --------------------------------------------- [Author Note:] Updates: 3-4 chapters/week *Miss me? Don't be, I'll be much busier than last time, but do try to write, somehow, I might be a tad below my chapters expectation for a couple of weeks depending on how busy I am.* Cheers!

In the early days of the Qing dynasty, the last great empire of China, a love that was never meant to be shook the throne. Bai Haofeng—a man of no title, no wealth, nothing but devotion—dared to love the emperor’s daughter. Against all laws, against all consequences, he took her hand and ran. But love was not enough to fight fate. They were hunted, torn apart, and branded as traitors. Yet, from that forbidden love, a child was born. Longzhuang. A child unlike any other. Born with one crimson eye and one jade green, he was feared from the moment he opened his eyes. The people called him cursed. A demon-born. A sign of disaster. But Bai Haofeng saw the truth—his son was meant for something far greater. Because Longzhuang was not just a man. He was something far older, far more powerful. A soul that had lived a thousand lives. Each time he was reborn, he forgot. But his body remembered. His power could not be erased—the ability to summon storms, command fire, bend nature itself. And when his rage grew too great, when his human form could no longer hold him—his true self would awaken. Because Longzhuang was not just a man. He was a dragon. And he saw what others could not. The past. The present. The future. Through eyes that were feared and hated, he glimpsed destiny before it could unfold. He saw love before it arrived. He saw betrayal before it struck. He saw death before it came. Yet, no matter how many times he watched fate weave its threads, he had never been able to cut them. Because even a dragon could not escape fate. The Red String had already tied him to her. Chun Guiying—a woman the world called a courtesan. A woman owned by others. A woman he could never claim. But the moment their eyes met, the string tightened. She was bound to him, as he was bound to her. Yet, love had never been kind to those who defied fate. Just as his father’s love shattered an empire, Longzhuang’s love could bring ruin to everything. Now, enemies lurk in the shadows, the past threatens to repeat, and fate has begun to tighten its grip. Will Longzhuang finally break the curse that has followed him for lifetimes? Or will history repeat once more? ---

The Phoenix Clan was once unmatched in power, their blessings revered and their connection to the mythical Phoenix feared across the world. But when the greed of four great empires united, the clan was destroyed, forcing its survivors to go inot hiding. In a desperate act of sacrifice, the Phoenix itself gave up its life to protect its people, leaving its essence dormant in an unborn child—Luis. Raised in a quiet village, Luis knows nothing of his heritage or the incredible power hidden within him. As he trains to master his aura, mysterious signs begin to surface, hinting at the truth of his lineage. With enemies closing in, the pressure mounts for Luis to uncover the Phoenix's legacy and embrace the power he never asked for. Torn between protecting those he loves and fulfilling the destiny thrust upon him, Luis must decide: will he rise as the savior of his clan, or will he become another casualty of the empires' unrelenting greed? Their are 2 main power systems blessings and aura. Aura: can be progressed through training every human is cable of growing their aura stronger. Blessings: are powers given by creature that rely on aura to be used and controlled. Blessings can only be obtained through mutual consent between creatures and humans. They can be passed through generations but their power diminished over generations.

Odyssey of the Phoenix Emperor is an epic fantasy saga set in a modern, mana-infused Earth where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. With the awakening of mana, beast clans have evolved into dominant forces, ruling the world with overwhelming power. Unable to adapt, humans stand on the verge of annihilation—until seven individuals awaken to mana and wield mysterious bloodlines, turning the tide and carving a path to survival. Two thousand years later, their legacy endures through the great clans they founded. Among them, the prestigious Phoenix Clan stands tall, revered for its unbreakable will and unmatched power. When a child prodigy is born under celestial phenomena of epic proportions, the world takes notice. His birth signals the rise of a force that could either uplift humanity to its peak or drag it into the abyss. As he embarks on his odyssey, he will face insurmountable trials, ancient enemies, and the burden of a destiny far greater than he ever imagined. In a world where strength determines fate, will he rise as humanity’s greatest hope or become its most dangerous threat?

After a devastating fire claims their home and their parents, Kael and Draven Vile are left with nothing but each other and the raw magic that lingers in their blood. Forced to survive on the streets of Embermire, the brothers scrape by on wit, courage, and unbreakable loyalty. But when they learn about Nexus Academy—a legendary school where magic isn’t just taught but transformed—they see a chance to rewrite their fate. Nexus isn’t just a school for the gifted; it’s a towering spire of power and secrets, its heights shrouded in mist and its walls brimming with ancient magic. For two boys born into nothing, it’s a dream as distant as the stars. Determined to gain entry, the brothers embark on an audacious plan to join the Academy, facing ruthless competitors, ancient magic, and a system built to keep people like them out. But as they fight their way toward the heights of Nexus, they’ll uncover truths about themselves—and the fire that destroyed their past—that could either unite them or tear them apart.

Will their past hold them prisoner, will the sins drown the sinner, will their heat melt the ice? The main characters in Falling In Love With A Phoenix meet at a moment they least expected, initially they met one another with fleeting gazes, but could that change? Aeshi (애시) her name means poetic love, but has her heart grown too callus and cold to show it? and Aerin (애린) his name means beloved jade, will the façade he forged from pressure break?

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of an immortal vessel. Thus, through pain and flames, I forged it. "From death through flames, to life again, the Heavens will forge, an eternal man!" *** He was once but a man, a young one from Earth, a man that crossed over to another world. After a long string of both fortunate and unfortunate events, he was killed, only to be resurrected by the powers of a Phoenix. Gerald, in his eternal pursuit of power, went and joined a Sect of powerful Cultivators where he learned to properly use his newly gained magic powers in the unfamiliar world, and with a tiny compounding advantage, began to dominate his enemies. He pursued not strength, money, or women, though those too were gained along the way, instead, he craved a body to withstand and witness the end of the world. "What use is money without a long life to enjoy it? What use are the fancy sword techniques and mystic arts, if you can’t take a hit? How many mistakes can one make, before a mortal wound brings them down? It takes just one, and you never see it coming." *** Join, and follow the story of Gerald Fireborn as he explores his new world, pursuing immortality at any cost while avoiding succumbing to death for the second time. PS: Although the story is a continuation of the previously completed book Black Onyx – Forgotten Magic, NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREVIOUS STORY IS REQUIRED! The book is written to be enjoyed on its own, so yeah... Enjoy!

Sixteen years ago, twin infants were left on a stranger’s doorstep, they grew up as brothers—unaware that their lineage would one day tear them apart. On their sixteenth birthday, everything changes. When Luca’s powers awaken in a storm of black flames, everyone recognizes him for what he truly is: the reincarnation of the Demon King who nearly destroyed the world. Branded a monster, he is forced on the run, pursued by those who see only the villain inside of him. Among them is Sacer, hailed as the reincarnation of the Hero, Gabriel. With the weight of prophecy on his shoulders, he is tasked with slaying his own flesh and blood. But the deeper he searches, the more he questions the truth- about their past, their fate, and whether Luca is truly the monster everyone paints him to be.

We live in a world where some people can't die, Neither by accident nor natural death, they can't even suicide, They are the ones superior to others, Can only be killed by their soulmate and called as Phoenix.

In the heart of the Imperial City, where power is won through whispers and lost with a single misstep, Ling Xuefeng reigns over the political battlefield. A woman of unmatched cunning and ambition, she has maneuvered her way into the highest echelons of power—yet enemies lurk in every shadow. As Crown Prince Zhao Wuyuan struggles to maintain his grip on the throne, and General Wei Jian seeks to restore honor to the empire, a deadly game of deception and alliances unfolds. But when the naive yet ambitious Shen Rui, son of the Imperial Chancellor, finds himself ensnared in Ling Xuefeng’s web, the balance of power shifts dangerously. With spies masquerading as allies and blades hidden behind smiles, the Imperial Court becomes a battleground where survival means mastering the art of manipulation. As the storm rages, the question remains—who will be left standing when the final move is made?

So, let me get this straight, I die not knowing how, get reborn as a mythical bird, my parents are dragons and this levelling system is crap. If that isn't bad enough, I'm also terrified of flying. I'm never going to get used to this, am I? (Strong language) ---Slight summary of each volume--- Volume 1: Developing & growing up Volume 2: Romance & vengeance Volume 3: Home life & invasions Volume 4: Aftermath & exploration Volume 5: Soulmates & hunting Volume 6: Heavenly & ...

It tell a unknown legend of a dragon prince of heaven realm. And a princess of Shuilu Kingdom ..... they have to go through unknown dangerous to save the world. As the time pass both of them start to develop feeling for each other. But they don't know what was going to happen to them. There was a evil sect attacking all four realm. There was no peace in world. Prince and Princess were shocked when they know the truth of their birth. Will they be able to find a mysterious man ? Will they be able to save the world? Will they be together with each other. Or fate won't let them.... If it will then can they be together again ? Please read for more information

"When tragedy strikes, Thonia and her brother Alex are left to pick up the pieces. Their parents' sudden death in a plane crash sends their world crashing down. But that's only the beginning. As their father's step-siblings swoop in to claim the family's wealth and properties, Thonia and Alex are reduced to servants in their own home. Will they find a way to reclaim their rightful inheritance, or will they be forever trapped in a life of servitude?"

this is the story of legend who was kicked out of his home and become the son-in-law of a family.No one knows his true identity.Evryone scold him and named him trash but he bear this ridicule and then he become the head of his family and then the king of all worlds

100 Years after the virus happend the population was split Into Three differnt gropps the Mages, Beasts and Humans. Art was a human but when Art one day got a system he could fit in with all the gropps and his life changed

In a world where magic has been outlawed, a young orphan named Ava discovers she has the ability to wield the elements. As she learns to control her powers, Ava becomes the target of a powerful organization that seeks to exploit her abilities. With the help of a mysterious ally, Ava embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and the secrets of her magic. But as she rises to become a powerful force against the forces of oppression, Ava realizes that her destiny is inextricably linked to the fate of the world. Will Ava be able to overcome the darkness of her past and rise to become the hero the world needs? Or will the forces of evil silence her before she can unleash her true potential?

In a world overrun by supernatural creatures and magic, phoenixes are known to be 'extinct' creatures of a distant past that were commonly referred to as 'Creatures of Calamity' and yet, contrary to that belief, they were also known to be creatures of sublime peace and indomitable mental fortitude. Our main character, Arthur is one of two princes of the Phoenixes. Born into a race that must remain hidden, lest they risk losing their lives to their mortal enemies, the Dragons. As life in the castle becomes more 'suffocating', the prince sets his sights on something... interesting. Barthlorn School of the Supernatural: An elite academy meant to train only the best to fight the Dark Forces of the Supernatural. Hunters, Dragons, Shifters, Warlocks, Healers, Magic and so much more are to be found within the walls of the great School. With so much to learn and so little to lose by doing so, the prince seeks adventure within the walls of the Academy. Like all oblivious main characters, nothing prepares him for the adventures he will find at great school. Nothing prepares him for the strength of the bonds he creates there... and with those bonds comes the frailty of his race's most sacred secret. Revealing the existence of his kind could quite literally mean death for all phoenixes. ............................. PS. The cover photo is not mine.

Meihua, Princess of Nindo and only heir to 57th Emperor of Xi, learns the marriage she was looking forward to is meant to be a cage to keep her bound and locked away in the Inner Palace. In a moment of defiance, she runs, escaping the Palace and Capitol in an attempt to find freedom. But a Princess with no experience beyond the walls of her palace has no place in the starving, bandit ridden corners of the empire. Determined to survive on her own, Meihua sets out to the learn the truth about her long-bound magic and the reason the empire is so determined to seal her away. After nearly starving to death, Meihua is taken in by poor, but kind rice farmers and learns the state of the empire is not at all what she has been taught. Realizing she needs to learn to master her magic and abnormally powerful Qi, she joins rogue demonic cultivator Xuan Xiu on his travels. They’re soon joined by a powerful woman from West of the Spine of the World, an ordinary man who keeps getting stuck in extraordinary circumstances, and a fae with a serpent’s tongue as they make their way across the Land of Song and Snow in an effort to discover the great secrets of the empire and themselves. A Caged Phoenix is the first of a fantasy adventure romance trilogy chronicling Meihua’s fall from nobility to her years as a wandering cultivator and her eventual rise to Empress and the love and loss she suffers along the way.

18+ Quick Transmigration BL/LGBT, M-Preg MC/Phoenix/Bottom/Shou/Switch, ML/Top/Gong/Switch-only for MC Both MC & ML are complex characters, and each arc will highlight the different sides to their personalities so some arcs MC maybe a power bottom and in some ML takes charge. But mostly MC is bottom, and ML is top. Join us as we follow a young anti-hero named Phoenix, as he tries to free himself from the clutches of whom ever kidnapped him and imprisoned him, gain power & knowledge in order to take them down & regain his memory that's been locked away from him. It seems that someone else was after Phoenix too but for what and why would they help him escape? Solaris the sentient A.I. system that hacked into The Jailer System that had been forcibly bound to Phoenix's soul and helped to spring Nix from his prison but for what reason and at what cost? No good deed goes unpunished and nothing absolutely nothing in the multiverse is ever completely free. But what choice does Nix have? Surely following Solaris' missions cannot be worse than what he left behind right? Is this just another way for his captors to abuse him more? Can he ever be truly free when he just spent the last 32 thousand years being forced to live one horrific abusive life after the other. Can he even dream of healing when he cannot forget even a single moment, he spent in that hell hole? This story begins at the end of his imprisonment from "hell" and follows his journey to discovering himself, regaining his lost memory and discover who and what was and is behind all this. But can he handle the truth? What happens if he were to learn that he was being punished for crimes against the celestial Dragon Emperor and heaven itself? Could he truly be capable of such a thing and if so, what will he do then? One could definitely say that Nix is an anti-hero, since he is not benevolent but would not stand for injustice happen to the innocent or those, he deems worthy enough to care for and about. Nix is cold, apathetic & keeps everyone & everything at arm's length. Despite his cold, arrogant, apathetic & aloof exterior, Nix surprisingly has a big soft heart for animals & children, as well as all things cute & adorable but he would never admit it. ML: Hey what about me? Nix: What about you? Who are you again anyways? ML: ...? Solaris & Author: eating popcorn & booked peanuts (I know they aren't for everyone, don't come for me) ML: Nix how can you say that? Mrs_TNT do something he's being hateful again for no reason! Why must he always push me away? What did I ever do to him? Author Mrs_TNT: Is that a serious question right now? Well, I guess you'll have to read to find out. This story begins at the end of his first imprisonment and follows Phoenix as he tries to recover his memories from before he was imprisoned and bound to the Jailer System as well as gain power and complete the missions given by Solaris until he can finally be free and exact his revenge before he has his soul annihilated so that he never reincarnates again. I may do flashbacks or even write a prequel after this novel is finished depicting his long, long journey just to get to the beginning of this novel. Be Warned! There will be several triggering topics addressed in this novel, though it is not a dark romance it does touch on abuse: neglect, mental, verbal, physical and sexual. This is a Boy Love, LGBT or gay romance novel that will have explicit scenes. I will not be putting warnings up as I go along. I am working through some of my own trauma through writing this novel, so I understand it is not for everyone. That said this is very loosely based off some of my own experiences and any coincidences between names, places or events is just that a coincidence and have nothing in common unless I state other wise and will credit it if I do as well. Cover art was made by me using A.I. image generator and editing it myself. I hold all rights to this novel.

In the realm beyond this world, there's a tale of a man and a woman that has been passed down. From my place outside that world, I once believed it did not truly exist. I simply fantasized about being able to visit that place and become the heroine of that story. Do you know? Eventually, I did. I truly became the heroine for a moment... That world was real to me. However, later on, I returned to the time and space I'd always known. No, actually, I don't think I returned to the exact world I once knew, because everyone now thinks I've gone mad. Has that world vanished like Atlantis? Or did it never exist at all? Impossible! When one travels through different parallel worlds on their own power, there shouldn't be such vast differences! Tick-tock… Tick-tock… Time shifted three times, space shifted twice, and I, once lost my way. When I realized I was actually imprisoned in a colossal cage, where souls from various planets were thrown into. The collision of diverse spirits created breathtaking fireworks. Yet, just like fireworks, they were fleeting and pitiful... At the moment of physical death, the dazzling display vanished without a trace, evoking sighs of lament. But all these spirits need not worry. Memories may be erased, but the soul remembers, for it is eternal and indestructible.

When Lily comes back home on the request of her father, she has to deal with her brothers and the family business while searching for answers to a decade long question, where is my mother?

By the way I should probably say this, but English is not my first language so I'm still learning the grammar there will be time that I will just edit them because the grammar is bad, and a friend is helping me with it. I love stories and I was able to make friends happy with them. I want to do this or try to at least make someone happy reading the story that I come up with hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy making this story. (By the way there may be times that I use comment to change a bit of the story)