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Growing up in 21st-century England, Richard’s life was ordinary but peaceful. He never imagined that a series of tragedies would drive him to end his life. However, fate had other plans—he was reborn in a magical world, where he became one of the Mages, an elite group of individuals blessed with supernatural powers. Thrust into a realm filled with monstrous beasts and dangerous mages, Richard must fight to survive in a deadly battle for his life. Join him on his journey from a helpless infant to the mighty Thunder God.

****EXTREMELY SMUTTY Julian, the son of Duke Alden and the grandson of Grand Duke Augustus stood Infront of the crystalline ball that emanated mana. The crystal absorbed his mana and started glowing with purplish hue, with a sparks of lightning. "Yes, I have unlocked Lightning Affinity," Julian said, a spark of excitement lighting up his blue eyes. Suddenly, the ball began absorbing too much mana, Julian's eyes widened in horror as the energy swirled out of control, crackling with an intensity that was and terrifying. Just as he realized the danger, the ball erupted in a blinding flash, a shockwave of power surging outward. Julian wasn't hurt, but he felt a strange sensation as a dark mist swirled in front of him. Suddenly, he saw a strange entity, a shadowy figure, slip into his forehead. Then, Julian heard an unfamiliar sound echo in his head: “WELCOME TO THE MILF SYSTEM.” Connecting....Success Initializing.......Success “FUCK THE MILFS AND GET STRONGER, CONQUER THE MILFS, CONQUER THE WORLD.” , The voice said Curiosity piqued, Julian quickly asked, "Can you tell me more about the MILF SYSTEM?" The voice continued, "Sure, The MILF SYSTEM will help you reach unimaginable power as a mage. You will need to complete the tasks assigned to you and earn points." ********************* MILF SYSTEM - TASK POINTS CHART Handjob - 10 Points Blowjob - 20 Points Sex - 75 Points Creampie - 100 Points Threesome - 200 Points Spank - 15 Points Anal - 150 Points ********************* Julian grinned, excitement bubbling up inside him. “Well, if that’s what I should do to be stronger, I guess we don’t have any other choice,” he declared, determination shining in his blue eyes ************** [Huge Harem] [In Depth R-18] [Hardcore Fetishes] [Extreme Sex] [Gore] [Big Boobs] [MILF] [Incest] [Best Girls] [Anal] [Threesome] [Foursome] [N-some] [Big ass] [Impregnation] Some smut scene may contain: [Spitting] [Slapping] [BDSM] [No NTR - No sharing - No mind control - No drugs or potions that influence the girls A lot of Netori and Stealing] Contains long and detailed smut.

Kisha Aldens is a normal office worker with average earnings, not until she suddenly sees a system countdown in front of her. Her mind suddenly received a prompt warning about the apocalypse and urged her to integrate with the system to assist her with her survival. "Have I overworked myself again?" She thought while pinching the bridge of her nose. She blinked a few more times but the system interface is still there. Little did she know that this system would be her last lifeline in the upcoming apocalypse where human morals would be the lowest, trust is only a word and betrayal could happen in the blink of an eye. A naive person like her had to learn her lesson the hard way on how to survive and navigate in the zombie-infested world. And the worst part, she had to die 99 times to harden her heart and learn how to read the human heart. How will her 100th time be different from the previous lives, will she survive this time? And will survival be her only problem in the heart of the Apocalypse? No, there was a deeper scheme in play which she has to uncover moving forward.

Richard, a second generation who was not allowed to enjoy any of the affluent life imagine by the masses took hold of his destiny and rose against the most terrifying enemy ever "fate"

Anastasia Harrison, una joven maltratada por su cruel familia, pensaba que su vida había terminado cuando la obligaron a casarse con Richard, la oveja negra y despreciable de la adinerada familia Wallace. Mientras tanto, su preferida hermana menor, Michelle, estaba destinada a casarse con Xavier, el hermano mayor, que era un CEO. Sin embargo, un error en el ayuntamiento terminó intercambiando sus nombres en sus respectivos certificados de matrimonio. —¿Qué es esto? ¿Cómo estás casada con Xavier Wallace? —¡No recibirás comida ni agua hasta que firmes los papeles de divorcio! Para echar leña al fuego, los ancianos señor y señora Harrison fallecieron, dejando todos sus bienes a Anastasia y no al resto de la familia. Esto llevó a los Harrison a su punto de quiebre. Para negociar una vida tranquila, Anastasia estaba dispuesta a dejar su herencia y abandonar la familia, pero los Harrison tenían otros planes en mente. Querían deshacerse de ella. Permanentemente. Sin embargo, fue por un golpe de suerte que Anastasia fue encontrada por su nuevo esposo, Xavier, antes de que su familia tuviera éxito. Decidida a vengarse, hizo un trato con Xavier. —¡Continúa siendo mi esposa y te ayudaré a vengarte!

Anastasia Harrison, seorang wanita muda yang disiksa oleh keluarganya yang kejam, mengira hidupnya telah berakhir ketika mereka memaksanya untuk menikah dengan Richard, domba hitam licik dari keluarga kaya Wallace. Sementara itu, adik perempuannya yang lebih disukai, Michelle, diatur untuk menikah dengan Xavier, kakak laki-lakinya, yang merupakan seorang CEO. Namun, sebuah kesalahan di balai kota membuat nama mereka tertukar dalam sertifikat perkawinan mereka masing-masing. "Apa ini?! Bagaimana bisa kamu menikah dengan Xavier Wallace?" "Kamu tidak akan mendapatkan makanan atau air sampai kamu menandatangani surat perceraian!" Untuk menambah masalah, tua Mr. dan Mrs. Harrison meninggal dunia, meninggalkan seluruh harta mereka kepada Anastasia dan bukan kepada keluarga lainnya. Ini mendorong keluarga Harrisons ke titik puncak kesabaran. Sebagai imbalan untuk hidup yang damai, Anastasia bersedia meninggalkan warisannya dan meninggalkan keluarga, tetapi keluarga Harrisons memiliki rencana lain yang ada di benak mereka. Mereka ingin menyingkirkannya. Secara permanen. Namun, berkat keberuntungan, Anastasia ditemukan oleh suaminya yang baru, Xavier, sebelum keluarganya berhasil. Bertekad untuk membalas dendam, ia membuat kesepakatan dengan Xavier. "Lanjutkan sebagai istriku dan aku akan membantumu mendapatkan balas dendammu!"

Anastásia Harrison, uma jovem abusada por sua cruel família, pensou que sua vida havia acabado quando a forçaram a casar com Richard, a ovelha negra da rica família Wallace. Enquanto isso, sua irmã caçula preferida, Michelle, estava prestes a casar com Xavier, o irmão mais velho, que era um CEO. Contudo, um erro na prefeitura acabou trocando seus nomes nos respectivos certificados de casamento. "O que é isso?! Como você está casada com Xavier Wallace?" "Você não vai receber comida ou água até assinar os papéis do divórcio!" Para jogar lenha na fogueira, o velho Sr. e Sra. Harrison faleceram, deixando todos os seus bens para Anastásia e não para o restante da família. Isso levou os Harrison ao limite. Para negociar uma vida pacífica, Anastásia estava disposta a deixar sua herança e sair da família, mas os Harrison tinham outros planos em mente. Eles queriam se livrar dela. Permanentemente. No entanto, foi por um golpe de sorte que Anastásia foi encontrada por seu novo marido, Xavier, antes que sua família tivesse sucesso. Determinada a se vingar, ela fez um acordo com Xavier. "Continue sendo minha esposa e eu te ajudarei a se vingar!"

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

It's Richard Hannay, but five times the thrill. Dystopian society. A man called Occidereus slips by under whispers between unsuspecting public, but who is he? And where is he now? ~ Lives for tinkering and fooling around. Rarely is serious. Notable inventions: All-radar smartphones, invincible staffs, time machine...Kingston. Often the butt of Kingston's pranks. Only sane one in the group. Short temper. Wild de-weaponized fighting skills...Stalford. Quiet, his face often hidden behind bangs. Works into the night, crafting delicately balanced potions for when they're in a tuffle...David. Three extremely polarised brothers, united by only two things: Hubris and brotherhood. But is it enough to stop Occidereus from absolutely annihilating them all, more than certainly tantamount to the end of the universe?

-WARNING - ADULT AND MATURED SCENES WERE DEPICTED IN THIS BOOK In the game of love, these two players don't intend to win. *Dual POV:* *Richard Wellington's Story* Born with a weak heart, billionaire Richard Wellington has always shielded himself from love, fearing the risk of heartbreak. But when his parents insist he chooses a wife from a selection of 15 high-society candidates, Richard must confront his deepest fears. *Sofia Blake (Reed)'s Story* Fashion enthusiast Sofia Blake has been burned by love and believes it's a fool's game. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother and evil stepsisters, Sofia accepts a job as Richard's personal assistant and judge for his wife search. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Sofia finds herself drawn to the one man she's supposed to resist. As Richard and Sofia work together, their initial disdain for each other slowly gives way to a forbidden attraction. But with their past heartaches and fears threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way to heal and open their hearts to each other? Will the Wellington Empire's legacy be secured, or will Richard and Sofia's love be the downfall of everything they hold dear?" What happens when these two individuals who hate each other and are unreceptive to love, starts growing feelings for each other?

In a chaotic world, where monstrous Kragathians have turned Earth into a battlefield, survival is no longer enough. Humanity clings to hope, scattered and broken, as these otherworldly creatures tighten their grip. Richard Blake was an ordinary man—until he bonded with Furyclaw, a savage Kragathian beast. Now, he wields a power that could either destroy what remains of humanity or lead them to salvation. Branded a traitor by his kind and an outcast by the monsters, Richard must navigate the delicate balance between human distrust and Kragathian hostility. With every battle fought and an alliance forged, Richard uncovers dark truths about the Kragathians, their leader Vorak, and the mysterious Heartstone that could tip the scales of power. As war brews on all sides, Richard’s role as The Tamer transforms him into a symbol of hope—and a weapon of destruction. But trust is fragile, and betrayal lurks in the shadows. Can Richard unite humanity and rebel Kragathians before Vorak’s reign plunges the planet into eternal darkness? Or will his growing bond with Furyclaw and the artifact’s dangerous power consume him first? Monsters, humans, and power collide in a deadly struggle for Earth’s survival. A war for freedom. A fight for loyalty. And one man caught in the middle.

Détails du Roman Titre : Les Échos du Passé Genre : Roman romantique, thriller Personnages Principaux : Camille : Jeune journaliste passionnée, déterminée et courageuse. Léo : Meilleur ami de Camille, artiste peintre au charme indéniable, qui nourrit des sentiments pour elle. Gabriel : Héritier mystérieux, portant un passé tumultueux, sensible et protecteur. Claire : Rivale de Camille, séduisante et manipulatrice, prête à tout pour réussir. Synopsis : À Paris, Camille, journaliste en quête de vérité, se retrouve impliquée dans une affaire de corruption. Aidée par son ami Léo et Gabriel, un héritier mystérieux, elle doit naviguer entre intrigues, tromperies et sentiments croissants. La rivalité avec Claire, prête à tout pour s’imposer, complique la situation. Alors que Camille découvre des secrets enfouis, elle doit choisir entre l’amour et l’amitié, tout en luttant pour faire éclater la vérité. Ce roman tisse une toile complexe d'émotions, de loyauté et de courage, culminant dans une bataille finale pour la justice. Nombre de chapitres : 30 Style : Prose fluide, alternant moments de tension et d’émotion, avec des dialogues percutants. Thèmes : Amour, amitié, loyauté, manipulation, quête de vérité, rédemption.

Richard traveled to a place similar to medieval Europe and became a young master of a baron's family. Just when Richard thought he could live a peaceful life, he discovered that this world was full of dangers... Fortunately, he could experience inspiration on a daily basis! With the help of the inspiration panel, Richard, who only had the qualification of a third-class wizard, made rapid progress in learning witchcraft and started a mysterious and extraordinary wizard journey!

In the vast universe, on Monster Star, exotic beasts and powerful beast tamers fight for survival. Each side with the intent to annihilate the other. Alden, a boy of humble origins, always bullied and beaten in school, one day wakes up with a mysterious system. With the help of the system, he embarks on a journey of strength. To become stronger. His first destination, the Beast Taming Academy. But letting go of his fear is not easy, even so more the overcautious personality he has because of the bullies. He tends to overthink everything. And in this world, not everything is as simple as it appears on the surface. Follow Alden as he faces countless ordeals in this fantastical world. Will he prevail and become supreme or will the losses of his loved ones along the way take their toll and break him?

In a world where taming monsters define power, Kael Varos, a cold-hearted orphan, forges his path not through bonds but through fear and domination. As his monstrous army grows, so does his ruthless ambition to reshape the world in his image. Standing against him is Eren Alden, his idealistic childhood best friend turned hero, determined to stop Kael’s reign of terror. As their parallel journeys collide, the line between justice and madness blurs. When light clashes with darkness, who will survive—and at what cost?"

In a once-unified empire, Alden Drystan, the conflicted prince of the Gaius family, grapples with the oppressive legacy of his lineage. As rebellion brews among the oppressed, Alden forms an unlikely alliance with Liora Ardent, a fierce leader of the resistance, to challenge the tyrannical rule of his family. Together, they seek fragments of an ancient Codex rumored to hold the key to both power and salvation. As the rebellion grows, Alden faces betrayals, shifting loyalties, and the heavy burden of leadership. He navigates the complexities of trust among allies, especially as Ilarian, a mysterious strategist, introduces manipulation and intrigue into their ranks. The rebel coalition endures fierce battles against Gaius loyalists, leading to victories and devastating losses that test their resolve. Amidst the chaos, the rebel leaders strive to build a new future for Verenthia, grappling with the moral implications of their choices. After a climactic confrontation against the remnants of the Gaius Empire, Alden emerges victorious but deeply aware of the sacrifices made along the way. In the aftermath, Alden, Liora, and Elysia, the Guardian of the Codices, work to establish a new council that represents all factions and ensures a voice for every citizen. A festival of unity celebrates their hard-won peace, marking the beginning of a new era. "Requiem of the Fallen" explores themes of legacy, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity in a fractured world. It captures the journey of characters who, bound by shared dreams, strive to reshape their destiny and build a brighter future amidst the shadows of their past.

Just like every other girl, Mia also has a boyfriend whom she loves dearly. It was her first love, Williams and she doted on him so much. Growing up without a mother has caused great pain in Mia's life as her stepmother, Eugene keeps making her life miserable alongside her step-sister, Vivian. Even though Mia's family was prestigious, all attention was always on Vivian. She was always left in Vivian's shadow and lived as a maid. As if that wasn't enough, on her birthday, when she had thought her boyfriend would surprise her with a gift and take her on a fancy date, she unexpectedly had a nightstand with a total stranger. Mia woke up only to realize that it was Vivian who drugged her while having a secret affair with her boyfriend. As usual, Eugene protects Vivian and sells Mia off to a random man on the dating site. Mia tried to escape but she couldn't. On the day she was expected to meet the man who bought her, it turned out to be the man she had a nightstand with. Not only that, the man happens to be the famous young billionaire, Richard Brown! What is going to happen next after such an encounter? Do you think Mia would forget her boyfriend and accept Richard? Find out in this intriguing romance novel "Sold To The Famous Billionaire"

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

Warning: This story contains many dark adult themes. In a world on the path to destruction, a nameless orphan seeks his own future in a brutal world of magic and myth. After he is sought out to be adopted by a cursed Witch and reincarnated Kitsune, he is soon chosen to wield a Relic; magic weaponry of unbelievable power who chose their masters. Touji Himura must learn how to use this newfound strength and bear the burdens of what it means to become a hero. In this story everyone has their own past that shapes their present and future, from sole surviving Oni to an immortal mage that forgets all who die except those who perish by her hands. Authors Note: Chapters will often see touch ups and refinements over time. This is my first ever story, so I may stumble along the way. Please let me know of any mistakes I make In everlasting memory of Mark Richards.

When a feared sailor, known for his ruthless pursuit of pirates, is betrayed by his lover and marked for death, he must confront a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But as he fights for survival, a darker, more ominous force lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike.

So you want a story about a tortured poet with a heart full of drama and an ego to match? Wow. Meet Alden. He’s a poet, but not the kind that writes love letters. Nah, he’s the kind of guy who spends his nights contemplating the meaning of life while wallowing in his own existential crisis. Is he a genius? Probably. Is he a hot mess? Definitely. But hey, you can’t have one without the other, right? Enter this asshole—you know, the annoying, persistent stranger who has a sixth sense for getting under the main character's skin. He’s like that fly that won’t stop buzzing around his face, except... Hot, more cryptic, and just perfectly capable of unraveling everything you thought you knew about your own sanity. Together, they’ll make you laugh, cringe, and rethink your entire existence. It’s chaotic. It’s ridiculous. It’s tragically poetic. And you’ll probably question why you’re even reading this, but let’s be real—this messed-up duo is the distraction you didn’t know you needed. Welcome to "Fragments of the Fool Poet". It’s a disaster, but hey—at least it’s an entertaining one.

Family is beautiful, its one of the first thing a new life is accustomed with. The love, the care, the sense of belonging and so much more. And as much as a family is a blessing, it can sometimes become an eternal curse... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My eyes shot open as they finally rested on the man I was supposed to marry, the last man I would ever consider if I had a choice, the last man I'd rather die than marry. My boss. Mr Liam Richards. "Uh Hell no." I said out loud as I tried to walk away from the alter. "If you leave now then I would consider this as the Hudson family going back on their word and all investments so far will be withdrawn and charges will be pressed towards the company and your family." Liam said. I watched as he had this oddly satisfying look on his face as if he'd just won some sort of mind game, I looked back to the crowd behind me and within them I saw Patricia scowling at me, Veronica already in tears but worst of all was the glimmer of hope in my father's eyes. I took a deep breath turning around, I told myself that this was all for my mother and nothing else, I would do for my father this one last favour with my life. My name is Cyra Hudson Richards and this is the story of how my life was taken from me.

``` Bien que ce ne fût qu'un mariage de convenance, Amélie Ashford était la femme parfaite en tout point. Elle était intelligente, obéissante et bien respectée. Elle était aimable envers tous et dévouée à son mari. Et elle était parfaitement contente de passer le reste de sa vie ainsi, même si on la harcelait constamment pour qu'elle tombe enceinte. Jusqu'à ce que son mari entre dans leur maison avec une maîtresse à ses côtés et finalement exige le divorce. "Très bien," dit Amélie calmement, "je te divorcerai." Les yeux de Richard pétillaient en entendant les mots de sa femme. Cependant, à sa grande surprise, elle n'avait pas encore fini. "Mais ne sois pas étonné quand tu recevras une invitation à mon prochain mariage." A la surprise générale, Amélie se remaria en effet, et avec un homme plus jeune et, comme il s'est avéré, plus riche ! Et elle s'est assurée que son ex-mari réalise ce que signifie perdre le soutien d'une femme comme elle. _____ "J'ai été élevée pour être l'épouse parfaite de la haute société, façonnée pour exceller et rester vigilante. Tout ce que je savais, c'était comment feindre un sourire, lire et travailler dur pour s'assurer que personne n'ose mépriser ma famille. Mais en fin de compte, c'est exactement ce qui m'a rendu ennuyeuse et terne. Alors, quand mon mari a décidé de me divorcer, pourquoi Liam est-il tombé amoureux de moi à la place ?" Important : La FL n'est pas une Mary Sue. Le divorce a lieu dans la seconde partie du roman alors attention à votre tension artérielle. ```

Barbara Reylson had all; a warm family, a loving fiance and rich parents, but it all changed with the appearance of the real daughter of Marquis Reylson at her birthday party. Barbara is a beautiful, arrogant noble lady. She was preparing herself to get her family's business on her birthday but all she got was the harsh truth that she wasn't the real daughter of the Marquis.  Suddenly everything changed in her mansion, her parents' behaviour, her sister's unexpected kindness, and the workers' mocking stares. However, the only thing that didn't change was her fiance, Richard.  After being pushed into the lake, Barbara woke up in a different body of a poor woman, named Kristie, living from theft and was involved with dangerous bandits. Being stuck in Kristie's body, Barbara returned to her house disguised to find her 'sister' taking her place in everything. Burning with revenge, she collaborated with Kristie to take down the Marquis' family, finding many secrets that would change her life. Follow Barbara to experience a whirlwind of heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, and love. And to discover more about the secret behind Barbara's real identity and the reason for her body swap with Kristie.

【Anchor, is your maid a cat-eared girl? 】 【Anchor, I'll reward you with ten million. Let me have another look at that elf. 】 【Anchor, so domineering today, bringing so many people. Are you preparing to slay dragons? 】 【Anchor, your territory is so powerful now, why not establish a kingdom and become a king? If you're short on money, just let us know. 】 After crossing into another world, Richard found that his mobile phone could access the internet for two hours every day. He could also buy things from the original world through a certain online platform. He also gained a reputation system. The higher the reputation he had in the other world, the more abilities he could exchange for, even magical skills. So, after exchanging some items like a stainless steel kettle from his backpack for a piece of land, Richard began his leisurely life as a lord in another world, livestreaming daily.

This is a story about exploring technology in a wizarding world. Probability, electromagnetic induction, nuclear physics and theory of relativity—all of this can be mastered through scientific exploration and learning. Richard had always thought so… until he transmigrates to a world similar to the Middle Ages and becomes a prince. In this world of wizard and magic, he embarks on a journey to explain magic with science. One day, a dragon takes him away. "This is not in line with aerodynamics? It does not satisfy the Kutta condition, Circulation Theory of Lift and Bernoulli's principle either? How can it fly? Is there a special power source in its body?" Richard could not help saying as he glances down at the huge dragon he was riding on. "Well, I need to research this." "By the way, you said you kidnapped me to find a playmate for your daughter. That doesn't sound like a good reason, right?" “Roar!” the dragon hollers furiously and waves its wings, soaring into the sky. Will Richard be able to continue on his journey of exploration and unravel the mystery of the wizarding world?

Although it was only a marriage of convenience, Amelie Ashford was the perfect wife in every aspect. She was intelligent, obedient, and well-respected. She was kind to everyone and devoted to her husband. And she was perfectly content to spend the rest of her life like that, even though she was constantly nagged about getting pregnant. That was until her husband entered their house with a mistress by his side and eventually demanded a divorce. "Very well," Amelie said calmly, "I will divorce you." Richard's eyes shone as he heard his wife utter these words. However, to his surprise, she was not done. "But don't be surprised when you get an invitation to my next wedding." To everyone's shock, Amelie indeed got married again, and to a younger and, as it turned out, richer man! And she made sure that her ex-husband realized what it meant to lose the support of a woman like her. _____ Important: FL is not a Mary Sue. Divorce happens in the second part of the novel so watch out for your blood pressure.

The Apocalypse is in full swing. Defiled - powerful creatures corrupted by the Great Collision - prowled the lands in search of prey. Unfortunately for them, the human race had long since retreated behind the secure walls of the Sanctuary of Everlast. During one of his regular excursions outside the Sanctuary, Alden is separated from Celeste. - his childhood friend and crush. In that moment, he came to regret never summoning the courage to confess. Somehow managing to survive thanks to some trickery, Alden awakens as a mage. Instead of receiving a normal power, he gains the ability to decay. What's more, during his ascension, he received a vision from his future self advising him not to trust the Asterons - celestial beings who had saved his race from inescapable doom. Normally... such a revelation wouldn’t faze Alden. However, there was only one major problem with the declaration, though. Celeste was bound with an Asteron. And not just any normal Asteron... She had made a pact with one of the Divine Sovereigns. ________ Cover is not mine. I found it on Pinterest.