Yumi Vanguard

Eli Turner had perfected the art of coasting through life, gaming, lounging, and vibing with no grand ambitions beyond the next high. But his laid-back existence is upended when his laptop inexplicably transforms into a gateway to another world. What starts as a surreal escape becomes a perilous journey as Eli finds himself wielding a mysterious system that allows him to level up, fight monsters, and gain abilities beyond his wildest dreams. At first, the portal world feels like a haven, offering purpose and adventure Eli never knew he craved. Guided, or manipulated, by Azrael, a mischievous god orchestrating the game, Eli rises as one of the system's chosen players. But as the quests grow more dangerous and Azrael’s true intentions begin to surface, Eli struggles to balance the fantasy world with his life back home. His girlfriend, Sara, and his friends are left grappling with a version of Eli they hardly recognize, as the lines between his two lives blur. When the system expands to players worldwide, Eli crosses paths with others drawn into Azrael’s cosmic experiment: Yumi Tanaka, a fiercely disciplined Japanese student with a perfectionist streak, and Arjun Mehta, a charming Indian playboy with secrets of his own. Each carries their own burdens and ambitions, but all three must face the harsh truth: Azrael’s game is far more than it seems. As alliances are forged, rivalries ignite, and the stakes escalate, Eli must confront not only the dangers of the portal world but the growing rift between the person he is and the hero he’s becoming. In a game where every move is a test and every choice ripples across both worlds, the question remains: can Eli, Yumi, and Arjun uncover the truth before the system consumes them all?

After a tragic accident, an ordinary young man awakens in a new world teeming with floating islands, supernatural abilities, and mysterious dangers. Reincarnated in a body he doesn’t recognize and granted a cryptic "system" that refuses to explain itself, he’s thrust into Vanguard Academy—a high school where only the most powerful and determined survive. With no clue why he’s been chosen or what the system wants from him, he must navigate a cutthroat world of rivalries, alliances, and mind-bending challenges. Armed with courage, wit, and untapped potential, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his reincarnation and the forces pulling the strings in this enigmatic universe. Can he rise above the chaos, or will he fall like countless others before him? Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling and The Beginning After The End, this story blends reincarnation, epic battles, and intricate worldbuilding into a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.

"You just had to swallow it didn't you ?" After Kai finds himself in the middle of a crossfire between Crimson Vanguard and Vortex Order over the last seal of Alzarel, he manages to get a hold of it and after persuasion from a voice in his head he swallows it. "Could you stop talking for once!" Kai eventually finds out the real truth about the seal, his actions forcing him to share a body with over a thousand year old sorcerer who can manifest himself but only under Kai's will. He now has to bear the responsibility of being the last seal of Alzarel with the guidance of Renjiro Kurozaki the original last seal of Alzarel. PS: Kai is short for Kyler

Framed for his master's murder, swordsman Lin Yuan awakens in a foreign realm with dragon-scale tattoos spiraling up his right arm – markings that devour cultivators' essence. Hunted by the Celestial Vanguard and haunted by an ancient dragon's whispers, he navigates a world where qi meridians intersect with arcane ley lines. When a shattered starmap reveals humanity's theft of draconic divinity, Lin must choose between reclaiming his ancestral legacy or protecting the civilization built upon his kin's bones.

Astashica: Eternal Starborn Dominion "Listen well, child of the twin suns. The land speaks, the winds whisper, and the rivers carry old songs. But there is one voice that does not sing, one truth that sleeps beneath your feet. The world you stand upon is not what you believe it to be." The Xothek Galaxy is gone, consumed by its own hunger for power. The Asemeri once shaped the stars, bending light and void to their will. Their greatest creation, the Formicrons, built empires that stood for millennia. But Xothek fell—not to time, nor to gods, but to its own arrogance. The Azurevat fire erased them. Cities vanished. Kingdoms dissolved into the abyss. And the last Asemeri fled aboard the Defiance Vanguard, a warship of lost power, its runes still pulsing with ancient knowledge. They sought refuge. They found Astashica. A world of twin suns. A world veiled in Light. A world that does not belong to them. For three hundred cycles, the Asemeri ruled. They carved their names into the mountains, built their towers over rivers, but Astashica is awake. It watches. It remembers. Now, the shadow returns. Cosmus has returned. The exile. The usurper. The last remnant of a dead empire. His fleet blackens the sky. His armies rise from the abyss. And in his grasp? The final Azurevat missile—the fire that once shattered the heavens. And in the path of destruction, one man stands. Tlandar. Son of two worlds. A man of soil and harvest. A man who should have lived his days in peace. But war does not ask who you wish to be. It demands who you must become. Flee, and the twin suns will set forever. Stand, and awaken the Light once more. He takes the blade. He spills the blood. He walks the path of no return. The Defiance Vanguard looms overhead. The Azurevat fire waits in silence. The Formicrons stir beneath the sands. The ancient Asemeri cores pulse in the dark. But beneath it all—beneath the ruins, beneath the rivers, beneath the very bones of this world—there is something older than the Asemeri. Something forgotten. Something that was never meant to wake. This is not a war for land. This is not a war for power. This is a war for the right to exist. And so I ask, child of the twin suns—will you fight for the Light, or will you let the darkness take it?"

Synopsis In a cosmos where realities intertwine, chaos stirs. The Ethereal Stream, the cosmic force binding the multiverse, is faltering, and supreme beings gifted with unimaginable powers are the only hope of salvation. Enter Xion Veritas, an ordinary individual thrust into a world of gods and titans when they are bonded with the core of the Ethereal Stream, unlocking the limitless power of the Omni-Weaver. With the ability to rewrite time, reshape dimensions, and summon forces beyond comprehension, Xion is both savior and destroyer. Guided by the Luminary Vanguard—a group of supreme warriors—Xion learns to wield their abilities while navigating alliances, betrayals, and ancient rivalries. But as the Vanguard faces Nexus Riven, the Void Sovereign bent on unraveling existence, and Taran Vulcan, a brute of unstoppable strength, Xion must confront the ultimate question: Can ultimate power exist without ultimate destruction? In a universe on the brink of collapse, Xion must become the master of their power—or its victim. will xion become a hero or villian himself and take over the Galaxy you can only read to see ---

Riku was just a quiet, awkward guy trying to survive high school unnoticed — until Yumi, the class beauty with a sharp tongue and a knack for teasing, set her sights on him. "Riku, this red dress totally matches your face right now," she laughed, holding it up with a wicked grin. "Can you not?" he muttered, turning even redder. Whether it was late-night texts that made him question his sanity or unexpected trips, Yumi always kept Riku on edge. But beneath the teasing glances and flustered moments, something genuine began to bloom. And Riku was starting to wonder — was chaos really so bad if it came with her smile?

*The Secret Life of Riku Kisaragi* Riku Kisaragi was once a nobody—a shy, awkward middle schooler who couldn’t catch a break. After a crushing rejection left him humiliated, Riku vowed to reinvent himself. Now, as a high school sophomore, he's a completely different person: confident, charismatic, and secretly juggling relationships with multiple girls from all walks of life. But life isn’t all roses and romance. Behind the charming smile lies a web of secrets. Riku's carefully curated image is put to the test as he navigates his daily life with Yumi, the feisty athlete; Sakura, the shy artist; Aiko, the perfectionist class president; and Miyuki and Emiko, two wealthy women whose worlds collide with his in unexpected ways. As if keeping up with his relationships wasn’t enough, Riku’s life takes a dangerous turn when he becomes entangled in a mystery that threatens not only his secrets but also his life. With old enemies lurking and new challenges on the horizon, Riku must rely on his wit, charm, and a little bit of luck to survive. In a story filled with humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Riku learns that the hardest part of balancing love isn’t the romance—it’s the lies you tell to keep it all together. **Will he keep his secret life intact, or will everything come crashing down?**

Gale Foster works in a secretive underground facility, bored and isolated, until the day the alarms blare and chaos erupts. When strange creatures attack, Gale discovers hidden files revealing the facility’s dark secrets. With his friend Bobby, Gale navigates the facility’s treacherous halls, evading danger and uncovering the truth about the Vanguards and the mysterious “red man” who has a dog from seemly hell. As the facility’s horrors close in, Gale must decide who to trust—and how far he’s willing to go to survive.

Ryuji, a magicless boy born into a family of legendary warriors, has always been seen as weak and unworthy of his heritage. But everything changes when he encounters the Koori no Yumi (Bow of Ice), an ancient relic tied to his family's forgotten legacy. As he grasps the bow, a dormant power stirs within him, setting him on a path that will reshape his destiny. Yet, what lies ahead for Ryuji—whether he can control this newfound power or whether it will consume him—remains a mystery, as the shadows of the future loom ever closer.

Kaelen is a young boy who'll do anything to wake his slumbering mother. However, what he didn't know is the fact that his mother's condition is caused by a curse from an unknown world. Soon after, he is transported into that very world where he is recruited by a Princess to be her own personal guard in the midst of an upcoming battle for an ascension to the throne. ***The first three chapter might looked a bit awkward and slow paced, but after that is where all the fun and action begin :)**

Seventeen-year-old Talon Ignis Leonhardt has one goal: to become strong enough to never lose anything again. After losing his parents to a Rift—a tear between worlds filled with monsters—Talon trains at Vanguard Academy, wielding the power of an S-ranked Nemean Lion shard. But his strength comes at a cost. As he battles through dangerous trials, rivalries, and the dark secrets of the Rifts, Talon must master his shard’s immense power before it consumes him. Can he rise to the challenge, or will the monster within claim him first?

Synopsis In the sprawling empire of Carthain, where power and privilege reign, the forgotten alleys shelter those left behind. Arren, a young street urchin with no memory of family, has spent his life scavenging to survive. Beneath his dirt and bruises lies an unyielding spirit and striking features—jet-black hair streaked with silver and stormy gray eyes—that hint at a destiny far greater than the shadows he calls home. One fateful winter night, Arren's life changes when Sir Thalric Valen, the noble yet battle-worn High Commander of the Imperial Vanguard, finds him huddled in the freezing streets. Thalric, a man marked by scars both physical and emotional, sees in the boy a spark of resilience that refuses to be extinguished. Against all odds, he takes Arren under his protection, offering warmth, safety, and a chance at a life beyond survival. But Arren’s scars—etched deep into his body and soul—are only the beginning of his tale. As he grows under Thalric’s watchful eye, he discovers that his past and his future are intertwined with the empire’s greatest secrets and its looming threats. With each step forward, Arren will face not only the challenges of his own transformation but also the forces that seek to tear the realm apart. In this heartwarming yet gripping story of survival, redemption, and destiny, Arren’s journey from the alleys to the heart of the empire will reveal a truth that could shape the fate of the world—and himself—forever.

Against the backdrop of a vast and magnificent cosmic war, the Leray Federation and the Gacharin Empire are locked in a fierce confrontation. Tian Kaiwen, a soldier of the Federation, is a plump mechanical repairman with a rather unknown "dark history"—twenty" -one records of desertion. However, the gears of fate turned subtly, and by a stroke of coincidence, he was brought into the 7th Laboratory of the Galiparan Military Academy. In this mysterious laboratory, Tian Kaiwen quickly integrated with the researchers by virtue of his outstanding talent in mechanical repair. He was highly proficient in the repair of various damaged mechas and weapons. With his sweet talking and amiable personality, he won the affection of everyone. Milan, a researcher in the laboratory, is a twenty - year - old beauty with remarkable scientific talent. Despite her astonishing research capabilities, she is somewhat lacking in practical operation skills. She set her sights on the idle Tian Kaiwen and recruited him to participate in her research. In Milan's research room, Tian Kaiwen witnessed a transforming mecha—a great invention in the history of mechas. Its unique bio-state metal material left him greatly astonished. Meanwhile, the cruel war raged on the Milock Star. The Gacharin Empire intensified its ground offensive, and the air power of the Leray Federation was severely damaged. The connections between cities were severed, and many areas fell into enemy hands. Nevertheless, the federal soldiers resisted tenaciously, and underground resistance organizations emerged like sparks of fire. In order to reclaim the Newton Galaxy, the Federation assembled its fleet for a strong offensive. The Newton Galaxy local fleet, as the vanguard, suffered heavy losses but successfully broke through the blockade, opening up a passage for the follow-up troops. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, Tian Kaiwen made full use of the rich resources of the central computer, frantically learning various skills, from psychology to the assassin's invisibility techniques and various military tutorials. He absorbed knowledge avidly, constantly improving himself. As time went by, Professor Boswell's research on the simulated war network entered a crucial stage. Tian Kaiwen participated in it, being responsible for data calculation and the production of simulation cabins. When this simulated war network named "Real War" was completed and opened, Tian Kaiwen remained undefeated in three hundred simulated battles by virtue of the unique tactics he had accumulated during training, thus becoming the "sneaky leader" in the eyes of everyone. Later, Nia and Meiduo, who had escaped from the battlefield with Tian Kaiwen, found him. It turned out that their battlefield recorders had been taken away by the imperial army, and Tian Kaiwen's disappearance prevented them from returning to their units. After learning that the person Nia was looking for was Tian Kaiwen, Milan informed her of his whereabouts. Eventually, the front-line command post retrieved the information from Tian Kaiwen's battlefield recorder. Although his desertion records were astonishing, the large amount of data on the imperial army's weapons and mechas contained therein, as well as key information such as his setting up of a remote-controlled energy cannon outside New Rome, made everyone realize that he might be a crucial figure in turning the tide of the war. His fate thus became closely intertwined with the war situation of the Federation, and in this universe filled with flames of war and challenges, he was writing his own legendary chapter.

In-su Hwang, an anxious, underachieving accountant with dreams of a stable, uneventful life, stumbles upon what he thinks is an ordinary job listing online. Eager to escape his mundane existence, he carelessly applies for the position, only to find himself whisked away to a chaotic future—2130. To his horror, he has unknowingly been recruited into the Scourge Unit, an elite group of warriors tasked with fighting monstrous creatures that plague the Earth. Upon arrival in this dystopian world, In-su is immediately thrust into a nightmarish reality. The job isn't what he expected at all. Instead of crunching numbers, he's forced to wield weapons and battle terrifying creatures known as Wraiths, beings of darkness that hunt down humanity. Completely unprepared and in over his head, In-su has to quickly learn how to survive in a world where every corner hides a deadly monster, and every wrong move could be his last. The members of the Scourge Unit are skilled, tough, and laser-focused on their mission. In-su? Not so much. He can barely wield a sword without tripping over his own feet, let alone fight a giant monster. But what he lacks in combat skills, he makes up for in his ability to find humor in the most absurd situations. As he navigates his bizarre new life, In-su grapples with his growing understanding of what it means to be a hero, even if he never signed up for it. His quirky, panic-ridden thoughts and hilarious misadventures as the least qualified fighter in a world of chaos bring unexpected levity to the dire situations. Along the way, he learns that bravery doesn’t come from being fearless—it comes from facing your fears, even if you’re still afraid. Thrown into a future he never signed up for, In-su must fight, survive, and maybe—even find a way to return home. But first, he has to stop a world-ending monster apocalypse with nothing but sheer luck and an overwhelming amount of awkwardness on his side. Can In-su go from accidental recruit to true hero? Or will he be monster chow in the process? Stay tuned for a wild ride filled with epic battles, futuristic technology, and hilarious, heartwarming moments.

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

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The Eryndor Star System is on the brink of collapse and Its dying star, Solara Eryndra, is slowly losing the ability to sustain the worlds that orbit it. Amid this crisis, Solara Concordium launches Project Skylar—a desperate mission to unlock the secrets of Nexus Gate and restore balance but at greater costs. As fate wills it, Skylar Sunforge, a member of the Concordium’s Vanguard, chances upon Nexus Star—a powerful and ancient artifact—on a mission to the desolate world of Oblivion’s Verge. The artifact fuses with him and grants him extraordinary powers while burdening him with its immense will. With Solara Eryndra dying fast, Skylar is left with only two choices: Unite the factions to complete Project Skylar and save the system, or Forge his own path at the risk of plunging Eryndor into eternal darkness.

In a universe of countless cycles, every world is fated to end, consumed by an unyielding force known as the Abyssal Eclipse. Icarion Veyr, a prodigy with an ability to manipulate fragments of broken timelines, is tasked with preventing the collapse of his dying world. He fails, only to awaken in the Void Nexus-a place where time and space are reshaped by the will of eternal overseers known as the Architects. "You are entertaining but flawed," one Architect declares, "So we will repurpose you. Rewrite your existence to better serve our design." [You have been selected as the Temporal Vanguard.] [Your timeline will rest, but your abilities will evolve beyond human understanding.]

A Deliverer seeking to recover his memories, travels from city to city, country to country, seeking to find any traces of his memories, in a world where there are all kinds of monsters that crave for human flesh, he risks his life every day during these trips while doing his job as a Deliverer.

A veteran, once regarded as one of the best in his field, nearly crippled by a heartbreak, gains a semblance of sanity and finds himself entangled in the fate of humanity. Will he become just another cry of anguish among the sea of stars, or will he rise as one of the vanguards that pierce the firmament? Let us direct our weapons away from our fellow men and instead toward the vast cosmos, where we will plant the banner of humanity on every planet, star, and galaxy, as well as within the very fabric of existence. Though we have stumbled in the past, we possess the strength in our arms and legs to rise again! This time with greater resilience, unparalleled creativity, and deeper solidarity than ever before! Let us transcend the achievements of the past and elevate humanity to new heights once more! Join Alex on his Journey to be the protector of mankind in all timelines whether it's the past, present and future as he unfold the secrets of the cosmos and what really means to be human.

"Reclaimers" 10 years ago, the world fell. The red moon rose, shattering the earth and unleashing monstrous beings known as Reclaimers from its depths. Cities crumbled, humanity’s weapons proved futile, and survivors were forced into hiding. The once-dominant species became prey. Among the ruins, Ash and Lilith, orphaned siblings, grew up dodging death. Born into a shattered world, they’ve survived by relying on each other and the instincts honed from years of evading the horrors stalking their every step. But Ash wants more than survival—he wants revenge. When a chance encounter with the Vanguard—a hardened group of elite warriors fighting to reclaim the planet—offers them a glimpse of hope, Ash and Lilith are drawn into a dangerous journey toward the Citadel, humanity’s last stronghold. With Reclaimers hunting their every move and the promise of freedom and strength within reach, Ash dreams of joining the fight. But the red moon’s secrets run deeper than anyone knows, and the siblings’ survival will force them to confront not only the monsters outside but the ones within. Will humanity rise from its ruins, or has the Fall only just begun?

In the heart of Kyoto, where cherry blossoms bloom and tradition lingers in the air, Emily Carter, a fiery and determined wagashi chef, is chasing her dream of mastering the art of Japanese confectionery. But her world is upended when Kaito Nakamura, the cold and enigmatic heir to a powerful business empire, enters her life. Tasked with modernizing traditional tea houses for his family’s corporate expansion, Kaito critiques Emily’s creations as lacking passion, igniting a rivalry neither of them expected. As their paths cross in the intimate setting of Oba-chan Yumi’s tea house, Emily and Kaito clash over values, ambition, and the meaning of authenticity. Beneath their sharp exchanges, an undeniable connection begins to form, challenging their perceptions of themselves and each other. But secrets from Kaito’s family, the weight of his inheritance, and Emily’s struggle to balance her identity with tradition threaten to pull them apart. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kyoto’s streets and tea houses, Blossoms of Fate is a story of love, destiny, and the courage to follow one’s heart.

In the 27th century, humanity achieves the impossible—light-speed travel. As the stars open their arms to explorers, they reveal a universe teeming with breathtaking wonders and alien lifeforms. Among these are the Celestials, extraordinary creatures of immense power, each attuned to unique cosmic energies. These beings possess the ability to forge symbiotic bonds with humans, granting unparalleled strength, adaptability, and even the power to manipulate the very fabric of the universe. Young pilot Kael Varyn dreams of joining the elite Starlight Vanguard, a group of bonded warriors, called aetherkin, tasked with protecting humanity's colonies and unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. When Kael discovers an injured Celestial during a routine mission, he forms an unprecedented connection with the creature, a bond unlike any seen before. But this bond draws the attention of a shadowy faction, people who seek to exploit Celestials for their own dark ambitions. As Kael and his newfound partner grow stronger, they uncover a startling truth, humanity’s expansion into the stars has awakened ancient forces, and the fate of both humans and celestials hangs in the balance. With time running out, Kael must navigate an interstellar conflict, protect his bond, and prove that unity between species is the key to survival in a universe teetering on the brink of war.

Lena Kim, a spirited young delivery girl, balances her hectic job with caring for her widowed father, Ethan, an alcoholic turned renowned webtoon artist. Ethan's webtoon, "Veil of the Vanguard," features an action-packed urban saga with a charming and powerful male lead, Daniel Cross, a young billionaire who runs an undercover organization aiding the government in capturing deadly criminals. When Lena is pulled into the webtoon's gritty world, she meets Daniel and falls in love, altering the storyline and blurring the lines between reality and fiction, causing chaos as the webtoon begins to bleed into real life.

In a world dominated by the tyrannical Sentinel Corporation, enhanced individuals and rebels face relentless persecution. Eric Stanton, a reluctant hero armed with a mysterious reactor that grants him extraordinary abilities, joins forces with the Vanguard—a fearless resistance group. As Sentinel accelerates Project Override, a sinister initiative to strip humanity of its enhancements, the stakes have never been higher. With his allies by his side, Eric must navigate daring missions, uncover hidden truths, and confront his own growing power. As the battle escalates, lines blur between heroism and sacrifice, testing the limits of their resolve. Will they dismantle Sentinel’s iron grip, or will the resistance fall before the might of their enemies? An action-packed journey of courage, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds, this tale redefines what it means to fight for freedom.

In a universe where dimensions collide and ancient forces shape reality, Yumi, a clumsy young magician, discovers within herself a power capable of rewriting existence. Without knowing why, she becomes the target of a shadowy organization seeking to release a forbidden spell, sealed for millennia, to throw the cosmos into irreversible chaos. Alongside her friends and Akira, an enigmatic shadow wizard from another dimension, Yumi is drawn into an epic journey filled with battles against colossal monsters, ancient dragons and enemies more dangerous than she could imagine. Between moments of clumsy humor and surprising revelations, Yumi will need to master her powers and face truths about herself and the universe. As the fate of every dimension hangs in the balance, Yumi and her allies discover that the greatest strength lies not just in magic, but in the courage to defy the impossible. The world will never be the same.

Yumi Charvellonte, the girl who's working for a murderer (Mika) and an idol (Mirkon). Will she survive thus nightmare of taking care of Mika's antics?. The Vebron's Mansion, where Trevor Vebron lives

Popular girl Ari Cho is absolutely charming, leaving Yumi Kim, the school nerd, so gay to function normally. ** FOREWORD: Like any other day, I sat back and watched Ari hold court in the far corner of the school cafeteria. She was surrounded by her usual swarm of admirers, each one trying—and failing—to win her over. One by one, they crumbled under the weight of her gentle rejections, their faces painted with the sting of unrequited affection. Oh, what a marvellous sight to behold. The scene took a dramatic turn when two of the boys started arguing, throwing out accusations about who was making Ari more uncomfortable. The irony was almost too good—they were both so oblivious to the fact that their entire presence was likely making her want to bolt out the door. I took another bite of my sandwich, savouring the free entertainment. Poor Ari, trapped in the middle of a gaggle of hormonal teenagers who genuinely believed their cringe-worthy displays of “manliness” would sweep her off her feet. Pathetic. You might be wondering why I’m not stepping in to rescue Ari from that circus of admirers. Well, let me give you three solid reasons why meddling is a terrible idea for me. First, I’m no Superman—I don’t do heroic deeds. Second, I’m far too comfortable living my drama-free life to jeopardise it now. And third, let’s be real, my body is definitely not built for a catfight. As I happily munched on my sandwich, enjoying the chaos from a safe distance, I made a grave error, I locked eyes with Ari. Oh, crap. Picture this: while the two idiotic boys were still mid-argument, Ari—with a slightly shy smile—started walking towards my direction, her tray of food balanced in her hands. No, no, no. God, please tell me she’s not actually coming to talk to m— “Hi, Yumi!” she said casually, her smile so bright it could power a small city. ** OTHER STORIES: Miss Not So Typical (on going) Join the discord: https://discord.gg/mCBYVgW8MH

Alaric awakens in a strange, unfamiliar world with no memory of his past life. Raised in the cold northern lands as the son of a warrior, he struggles to understand his true identity. Driven by an insatiable thirst for power and a deep, hidden rage, he embarks on a journey to master his strength, unaware that his destiny is tied to forces far darker than he can imagine.