The Odyssey By Gareth Hinds Paperback

Under the vacuum of death and decay, watch yourself. Do not trust what they speak of, for only those worthy to defy the laws of this world are worthy to become the unknown. Are you ready to see the truths of all things? Can you bear the sight of God without dying? Can you laugh at the kings and empires that rule your laws? Can you speak to the dead? Will you know when the day comes, the night falls, and the stars descend like lightning and fire? Are you ready to meet your maker as "He" is?

A disillusioned high school student is transported to a mystical world ruled by constellations. Each star represents a deity, and the protagonist is inexplicably chosen to bear the "Shadow Star," a constellation believed to bring ruin. Tasked with restoring balance between light and darkness, they must navigate betrayal, alliances, and their growing power.

The thirty-two-year-old business tycoon, Lu Yinchu, married a woman ten years his junior. The woman was nondescript and insignificant with a mysterious background. In the living room, a certain lady angrily slammed down her tablet before turning to glare at the man who was slowly walking in with a cup of tea. "Husband, there are people online saying that I'm not good enough for you!" "Oh?" The man glanced at her calmly. "In what way are you not good enough for me?" "They said I'm flat-chested!" The woman's face was flushed with anger! Without rushing, the man set down his teacup, pulled the little lady into his arms, and smirked. "Is that so? Let me see..."

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said, cleaning my watery eyes. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you become solely his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love?

Bruised and abused... Life had never been kind to him. Evan, an orphan, was adopted only to serve as a means to accomplish his blood-sucking parents' goals. Just as he was trying to break free from their grasp, his parents offended a celebrity, resulting in them being ganged up on by the celebrity's fans. If all those hardships weren't enough, God played another joke with him. [It's evident that your life is quite sad. The main reason behind your misfortunes lies with your parents, so take these steps to free yourself from your suffering.] [Quest: Kill your parents within the stipulated time] - Assets amounting to 1 billion dollars Time left: 00:00:59 "Damn, are you threatening me? Want me to kill others and become a criminal on the very first task? I reject it. Let's see what you can do." And in the next second, he found himself pushed over the railing and falling down. He thought he would die but... [The Host has passed the test.]

The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Aether, an individual born with a silver spoon, found himself discarded like a defective product. He had longed for love and tenderness, but what others showed him was nothing but pain. Even in the face of that pain, he smiled not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. Despite the heartbreak, he entered into a hell called society with a beautiful smile..... "Can't you do a single thing!!" "..." "You are fired!!!" "....W-Wh.." "I am sorry, Sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to enter our company!!" "....I-I am..." "I am sorry, Sir, but we cannot provide a loan for your ideas without reassurance!!" "....W-Why?" "I heard your father is a politician.... So, You know...." "...." After a long struggle, he finally got a job, but his brother's words rang in his ears: "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me, of course. So, don't ever contact me or even MY parents" his brother declared. "...Heh..." Just as he believed he had earned society's recognition, an unforeseen event claimed his pathetic, seemingly worthless life.... "HONK!! HONK!!" Yet, amidst the cruelty of society, he defiantly cried, “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” Witnessing his heartfelt cry and desire to live in the hellish place called society, he was granted a second chance. ~Ding!~ However, even in this new life, his situation remained unchanged. He continued to struggle not only to live and eat but also..... seduction. "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE THE PRINCESS!!" ".....he..he... B-But I didn't seduce her!!" "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE MY MOTHER!!" "...Hehe" "YOU HAVE SOME NERVE TO SEDUCE MY WIFE, DON'T YOU?" "HEHEHEHEHEE....." _________________ Discord Server Link: 6JA46z23bw

Loved by Logan Maverick, who is seven years younger than her, Grace finds it hard to accept his love—especially since she has been married before, while Logan is a rising model in the spotlight. However, as time passes and Logan’s persistence grows, her heart softens, and she begins to see him as her last hope. Insecurity constantly plagues her, particularly since Logan is a famous model with many fans and always pursued by paparazzi. She tries to distance herself multiple times, but Logan holds her back, even making their relationship public, leaving her with no way to escape. Yet, this only brings her waves of criticism from Logan’s fan, who mock her for her age and social status. On top of that, she must deal with Logan's childish, emotional, mischievous, and selfish behavior, making the relationship feel toxic. Will she be able to endure? Or will Logan keep holding on to her? Will his reckless behavior drive Grace away in the end?

She had just experienced the most humiliating rejection, unable to take the taunting anymore, she lashes out and runs into the woods to escape judgment. What she wasn't expecting was to run into the arms of drunk rogue wolves who wanted nothing but trouble. Fighting to survive and nearly losing the battle, she is saved by a handsome stranger who turns out to be her second mate. As the moon rises in all of its glory, they have a fiery night of passion, and by morning, he is gone. What happens when Melissa is accused of being a slut and then finds out that she is pregnant, and what happens when her stranger comes to save her but this time brings knowledge of who he was. An enemy. Her mate. How does she escape the same fate her parents had? She had a responsibility now, and that was to take care of her new family, and nothing was going to get in the way of that.

Atticus’ life shattered in a single day— betrayed by his girlfriend, and then shot dead by a mysterious man. But instead of the lonely void of darkness, he woke up in another world, reborn as the heir to one of the most powerful families in the human domain—in a world ravaged by war and teetering on the edge of defeat against a brutal alien race. Now, driven by intense rage and a thirst for vengeance, Atticus will stop at nothing to grow stronger, uncover who killed him, and fight for survival in a war torn world. Discord: https://discord.gg/t7z25ZzKX3

Yuki, a high school junior, dies heroically saving a stranger and is reincarnated in a fantasy world, where he discovers an extraordinary and unrivaled power.

He was born from a divine God himself... The inheritance of the dark ages is left for his utmost control... But, it turns out that this same inheritance was used against him... in the sense that instead of helping to build the world, he used it against the world, turning it into ruins. His actions, the ramification of what he is capable of doing. Read volume one of Stillforce Odyssey: The Successor... plus the baffling thrills of both science and adventure driven Into an intense clash.

Welcome to a world gone mad a world of the strong. How does our mc Dax a mad genius survive among the strong.

Nytri Alcore Elnora, the first Calamity from the mortal realm. Her name alone birth Fear and Terror in the hearts of gods and devils alike. The destroyer of dimensions and realms. Born an orphan, betrayed by her adopted father and ordered by said father to die for his plan failing. His action set the young Nytri on her path to Dominion over the earth. Nytri survives after one faithful encounter with the Greatest of Lights to become a champion of the Abyssal Sanctum, one of the most difficult dungeons on the continent. She descends to the bottom and defeats the half-divine boss and befriends him. Her power attracts gods who wish to make her a Dark Lord, but her refusal created enmity between them. They tortured and trampled her, until she fell in the Wilderness, the land of Dragons, The Realm of Monsters. Beings so powerful, even the gods and devils believed to be myths. It was in this place that Nytri became a King of Monsters, the Nightmare Calamity. All who gaze upon her are stricken with Fear and Terror. Her return to Earth, brought the age of gods and devils to a short end. Nytri recounts what happened to her to a select brave few, who wish to know who the Nightmare Overlord truly is. But after she has recounted her story to them, she intends to face a threat far greater than the gods and devils. A threat known as, THE FALLEN. War across realities ends with Nytri Alcore Elnora, the Great Rebuker.

When book editor Liriel stumbles upon a mysterious novel in a forgotten corner of an old library, she never expects it to draw her into a world beyond her own. As she flips through the book’s pages, Liriel finds herself inside the dark world of Ashwood— a kingdom haunted by shadows. Unwillingly her path crossed with Lucian Aldric Vaelan– the antagonist of the book, the enigmatic prince who seems to know more than he lets on, whose gaze lingers a moment too long, and whose touch is a dangerous promise. Under his watchful eye, Liriel is drawn deeper into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses, Where the more she explores, the more she realizes she may be entangled in a story that was never just a story. Caught between reality and the shadowed corridors of Ashwood’s court, Liriel must choose: stay close to Lucian and risk her heart, or find a way home before she loses herself in his world entirely. But Lucian has his own plans. And in a kingdom ruled by fear and power, no one escapes the Villain Prince unscathed.

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

"Pirate's Odyssey" is the story of a man who is transmigrated into another world. Dropped into an unknown world and now an escaped convict he has to survive in an unfamiliar world and make connections along his journey. Follow Leo as he becomes an unstoppable force even the government can't touch.

silly story (description added later)

In life everyone fears something that is greater than even the unknown and that's death..... No doubt it, no matter where you go and no matter what you may be at the end of day it will capture its designated target all because it's an emissary of the great concept of time itself. This fear may have reduced over the course of the years, yet the fright never went away, their fragile hearts will never allow it.... Year: 1208 (Cosmic Calender: Mars Spectrum) The evolution of mankind, under the leadership of the supreme general Sebastin III, was quite astonishing as the weakness of mortality soon scampered away like mice with their adaptability skyrocketing. The system of balance underwent a rapid change in this inter-galactic era, as those who remained in the shadows were being brought to light only to be vanquished in a split second, yes they were none other than the supernatural all whom preyed upon weakly humans in the past and now with the introduction of the ether core, the tables had turned and humans abused their powers to safeguard themselves. Creating numerous battle camps, schools and what not just to battle those who loved to be predators. Though, even when humanity united, their inmorals deeds weren't unforgotten as those with a less powrful ether core was thrown away and used as slaves for those born with highly radioactive ones. This is where our story starts with the one named Shaurya, the one who will turn tides and run rampant on both sides of the war but his destiny for now remains unknown even to him. This isn't the tale of a man going from the bottom to the pedestal, oh no no no, it's the tale of an executioner who had been granted a chance to live once again in a dream land. Warning: Synopsis is not that good and well written so please go and read the chapters and then judge.... Har Har Mahadev

"¿jefa, no puedo descansar?, tomar otro trabajo es un problema para mi" "Ni lo pienses, además deja de dormirte mientras explico tu próximo trabajo" "Sigh... no hay otra opción... pero como lo pide mi hermosa jefa tengo que hacerlo" "otra vez con eso..." ------------------------- ¿Quien hubiera pensado que la llegada de un trabajo del día a día terminaría desencadenando tantos problemas? Y con encuentro de este ángel caído llamado kafziel Acedia y el perpetrador de este caso se desencadenaría los sucesos de una nueva era en este mundo.. .................................. 1 cap x semana DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/pvvZAAM5Jr

Long-distance relationships never work for her since she is the clingy sort, spoilt, and enjoys her lover's undivided attention. Additionally, she tends to be flirtatious, although her intentions have never been honest. She has a way of intriguing people and then leaving them once they develop stronger feelings for her. Since she travels a lot for her job as an air hostess, most of her past relationships find it difficult to be apart from her. That all changed when she encountered someone who was just as formidable. The most ignorant woman on earth, yet the most passionate lover. She's determined to make things work this time. Regardless of the distance, that woman belongs to her.

Beyond death lies a new beginning. From tragic loss to transcendent rebirth, Elyria's cosmic odyssey unfolds across realms. With Kyros, her mystical soul-bound companion, she navigates interdimensional landscapes, mastering spiritual energy and unraveling forgotten memories. As they traverse Aethoria and beyond, Elyria confronts ancient secrets, rival dimension-hoppers, and uncharted destinies. Will her sass and determination be enough to overcome the challenges ahead, or will the shadows of her past define the future of the multiverse?

"So this is the new girl Tammy got fired for." A deep male voice rumbled. My blood felt electrified in my veins giving me goosebumps. Who was this? The chair spun around revealing a very drool worthy man. His hair was a chocolaty brown, and looked silky. is face was extremely angular and fine cut, like I could prick my finger on his jaw. His eyes were amber, but the yellow was clearer in his eyes than it was in Devon's. He was huge. Definitely 6 something. His shoulders were broadly set. A hand covered my eyes. "Stop oggling my cousin." Devon growled. I scoffed at him, batting away his hand. "I'm merely eying my new opponent." I can't believe I was just caught staring. What was wrong with me?

Caught in the most humiliating moment of her life, Isabella Sheffield watches in disbelief as her long-time boyfriend marries another woman right before her eyes. Seething with rage as the shameless couple flaunts their happiness, Isabella impulsively turns to the stranger beside her and blurts out, "Let's get married." She fully expects rejection. Instead, he agrees. Before she can process what's happening, Isabella goes from single and heartbroken to unexpectedly married. Her new husband, a powerful and enigmatic CEO, quickly turns her world upside down. What was supposed to be a fake marriage of convenience becomes something far more complicated as he spoils her, shields her from harm, and shows her a love she's never known. Slowly, Isabella finds herself drawn to his warmth and care. But when boundaries blur and her husband's "hands-off" promise seems to vanish, Isabella is forced to confront her growing feelings. "Can you stop being so handsy?" she huffs, retreating to the corner of the bed with an indignant glare. "Of course," he replies with a mischievous smirk—just before pulling her into his arms and sealing her protests with a kiss. Isabella thought she knew what she was getting into. But with this man, every promise and every rule seems to lead to the same conclusion: her falling deeper into his embrace.

[PAUSED: To be continued when I finish my ongoing book! Sorry for the inconveniences.] "I have claimed you, Anastasia. From now on, you can never go back to him. Think about me and start erasing unwanted memories of him." Mateo's breath grazed on her neck as he grabbed and pinned her to the wall. ~ ~ ~ On her boyfriend's promotion, Anastasia gave Noah, his dream car and he engaged her because of happiness. She thought her days of being in failed relationships was over but a night to her wedding, she visited Noah for an urgent matter but caught him on bed with another woman. Noah's affair had been going on even before their engagement, he has been cheating on her and has no regret. Anastasia loved him, she was willing to give him a second chance if he promised to change but it was the opposite for Noah as he rejected her and broke their wedding. Wandering in the harsh city of NY, Anastasia almost gave up, not until she crossed paths with Mateo Emerson, her ex-boyfriend's boss. Mateo was willing to hire her as his secretary in his multi-purpose company but he has terms and conditions. Can Anastasia keep up with it? What happens when Noah comes back for a second chance?

Ryo Tanaka, a struggling college student, works tirelessly at multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. In a bid to earn some extra cash, he volunteers for a paid drug research study, unaware that it will alter the course of his life forever. The experiment takes a disastrous turn, leaving Ryo bedridden with a high fever for several days. But when he finally awakens, he finds himself in a world plunged into chaos. A deadly virus has ravaged the city, turning its inhabitants into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Streets once bustling with life now lay desolate, the remnants of civilization crumbling under the weight of the apocalypse.

The all-powerful god dies tragically, betrayed by his most trusted servant. But fate had prepared him for a second chance. Reborn as Akuma, he wakes up with no memory of his previous life. Only a thirst to return to the throne of God. There's just one problem. The one who betrayed him has taken the throne of God for himself and now leads the new divine army. Finding themselves in similar situations, Akuma is now surrounded by a group of misfit deities, each with their own turbulent pasts and reasons for falling to this world. Amidst battles of wits and epic confrontations, the group must navigate hidden agendas, personal sacrifices, and the haunting truths of their pasts. Time is of the essence, as they confront not only the might of the false god but also their own inner demons. Can they defeat the false god and reclaim heaven, or are they destined to fail?