Helliam Heat

Yuji, an action comic artist, wakes up in a world that looks just like home- but with one horrifying twist: it's an omegaverse. And worse, he’s an omega. Armed with zero romance experience and a deep hatred for cliché tropes, Yuji tries to survive quietly..until a shortcut gone wrong throws him into the path of a cold, dangerous alpha who looks exactly like the villain he once drew in his comic. Now stuck between heat suppressants, shady alley shootouts, and a brooding Russian billionaire with a trigger finger, Yuji has one goal: stay alive and get back to drawing. Love? Mating cycles? Destiny? Yeah, no thanks.

In a kingdom where power is ruled by blood and scent, love is the most dangerous rebellion. Liora Vayne has spent years on the run, disguising herself with heat suppressants to hide the truth of what she is-an omega in a world that chains her kind to alphas through laws, collars, and cold tradition. All she wants is a life of quiet freedom on the open road. No masters. No bindings. No fate. But fate finds her anyway. When she saves a wounded stranger from the dust-choked roadside, Liora doesn't expect her to be Veyra Halvarin-the kingdom's heir, an alpha general, and the sole survivor of a brutal attempt on the royal bloodline. Charged with warning the court, Veyra insists Liora escort her to the nearest outpost. Yet as danger stalks closer and Liora's last suppressant begins to fail, the secrets between them deepen-and their pull toward one another grows harder to resist. Together, they'll uncover the rot festering in the heart of the kingdom's court. But while Liora battles the laws that would enslave her, Veyra must choose between duty and desire, tradition and truth. And both must face the pain of a fate that may have bound them long before they ever met. A slow-burn omegaverse fantasy of forbidden love, royal betrayal, and the perilous power of scent, trust, and fate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHq8d5SzI0

Seraphina Dorne only meant to escape a suitor, not bind her soul to Elion Thorne, the kingdom’s most feared and cursed noble. The bond should’ve killed her. Instead, it awakened something ancient. Now the court watches, the storm rises, and Elion’s curse threatens to consume them both. But as tension turns to heat, and duty turns to desire, Seraphina must decide: Is she falling for the man...or the monster? And when magic demands a price, will love be their salvation… or their ruin?

I wasn’t supposed to be here. Not in this fallen temple. Not in this broken life. Reborn as a false priest, a lie draped in worn robes, praying to gods who had long forgotten me. This place was my prison. My exile. A tomb for a soul who had no right to hope. Then he appeared. A filthy man, reeking of sweat and something darker, something intoxicating. His eyes gleamed with wild fire, and a crooked smile tugged at his lips like he knew every secret I tried to hide. He sauntered in, voice low and teasing. "Well, well, what do we have here? A little lost lamb in a den of shadows?"He asked. "I am the last priest this temple has."I said. He laughed, a slow, sultry sound that sent shivers down my spine. "False priest, true sinner. You’re far too serious for a place like this." His gaze lingered a moment too long, the heat in his eyes promising danger and delight. "I’m not supposed to fall. Not supposed to want."I said. He stepped closer, breath warm against my ear. "Oh, but darling, temptation is the sweetest kind of prayer."He grinned. And just like that, my quiet exile shattered, torn apart by a demon’s obsession. A seduction incubus who wasn’t afraid to play with fire… and power me in ways I never expected.

One by one, the bodies fell. The mask opened and fed on them all, while a nauseating heat spread through his guts. A cascade of notifications appeared: [30 blood points acquired.] [Demonic wolf abilities obtained.] [Mission completed. Progress: 10/4.] [Skill acquired: Night Vision Level 1.] [Skill acquired: Regeneration Level 1.] [Skill acquired: Super Hearing Level 1.] Josuke breathed hard, hands shaking. —Good…— he gasped —At least… I got something… The system updated with a metallic chime: [Mission complete. Congratulations, host. Please review your statistics.] A red floating panel opened, displaying a skill tree full of gray icons and a few pulsing in red. —This is… like a damn videogame— he whispered bitterly. He glanced down to the stats section: Strength: Level 40 Speed: Level 40 Endurance: Level 40 Attack: Level 50 —My attack… ten points higher…— he murmured in a thin voice. The system spoke in a neutral tone: [BLOOD SYSTEM]: You may use the 190 blood points acquired to increase attributes.

"Your name is Kai. Not 1508. Remember that." "Yes, Master." He was born broken. Sickly. Weak. His left leg crippled by years of beatings. Slave 1508 was unworthy, unsold, and unwanted. In the dark corners of Omino Village-where women breed and children are raised only to be sold as slaves-there's no mercy for the useless. At eighteen, Kai was a failure. No one bought him. Three attempts. Three rejections. His fate? To be taken down. Erased. Killed. Until he arrived. A stranger with cold eyes and quiet power. He bought Kai without hesitation. Gave him a name. Touched him like he was something fragile... and precious. "You're mine now. And I decide what you're worth." Kai doesn't understand kindness. Or desire. Especially not when it comes with strong hands, low whispers, and a heat that coils in his belly every time his master gets too close. But the man who saved him is not just a savior. There are secrets behind that calm voice. And danger comes with every kiss. Kai was worthless. Until the right man decided he was priceless. --- Warnings!! This story contains dark themes, rape, slavery, physical/emotional trauma, mature content (18+), and power imbalance. Reader discretion is advised.

Ban thought he’d seen it all—until he found himself surrounded by beings who make everyday life look like a fairy tale. From fierce beastmen to ethereal magical creatures, everyone here has their quirks… and their secrets. As Ban journeys through this incredible world, he doesn’t just connect with its people—he falls for them. And trust me, things get heated in more ways than one. 87 Advance Chapters on my Patreon: patreon.com/UltimateHaremfan

He was supposed to live a quiet life. Elias Clarke is a recessive omega… technically. His heats are rare, his hormones are mild, and his genetic profile is so muted that he could pass for beta. That’s fine with him. At 27, he is halfway through his PhD, teaches engineering part-time, and enjoys the kind of anonymity that keeps him away from the political games of those born with true divine potential. But when his best friend and roommate, Ruoxi Numen, disappears without a trace, Elias becomes the only one asking questions no one wants to answer. Her family, descended from the last god born three hundred years ago, calls it a “private matter.” Her apartment remains untouched, with her jewelry, tablet, and expensive shoes near the door. Then Victor Numen, her older brother who was crippled in a divine accident, reappears in public. Smiling. Watching Elias too closely. Something happened to Ruoxi. And Elias might be the only person who can figure out what.

Leo just wants to game, but his childhood friend-turned-girlfriend, Sarah, has other ideas—and a penchant for using his money. After a delivery reveals her latest impulse buy on his dime, their heated argument explodes into a passionate negotiation. From demands for repayment to seductive offers, their raw, unbridled chemistry takes center stage, proving that for Leo and Sarah, love and lust are always part of the game.

"We shouldn't do this...you're my best friend." "I don't want to be just friends anymore. I want to set our friendship on fire and burn it all." Aiden's heart wars with his head. Hunter has always been his best friend and his safe place. But now, every time he's near his friend, Hunter. Hunter's touch sets him on fire, and that heat is impossible to ignore. On the other hand, Hunter doesn't care. He's done playing it safe. As their friendship teeters on the edge of ruin, Aiden must decide: is the risk of losing Hunter worth the chance of having him completely? Or will the flames they ignite consume them both? Friendship on fire has never been this reckless-or this irresistible.

Beneath the façade of ruthless power and icy command lies a man with a haunted past and a heart he swore to lock away forever. Jae-hyun, the enigmatic and feared leader of a powerful Mafia empire, has built his kingdom on silence, shadows, and calculated cruelty. Love? That was never part of his empire—until she stumbled into his world. Seo-rin, an inquisitive and strong-willed woman, never imagined her quiet life would crash headlong into the dark underworld of organized crime. But one encounter with Jae-hyun sets off a dangerous chain of events—ones that unravel secrets, ignite forbidden desires, and place her at the center of a deadly power struggle. As their fates intertwine, Jae-hyun fights the one battle he never prepared for: protecting her from the darkness he calls home. But pride, betrayal, and enemies with no mercy threaten to destroy everything. When jealousy flares, bullets fly, and confessions are whispered in the heat of war, can love still bloom in the heart of a man whose touch commands fear? “Beneath His Cold Empire” is a thrilling tale of romance, danger, and redemption—a journey of a cold man learning to love, and a brave woman unafraid to step into his shadows.

Jin Rotschy the son of the evil, strongest woman in the world, Jin was a kind and weak boy, but due to an accident that changes everything, his life changes and he becomes evil and follows the path of his mother, Naoko Rotschy, in order to take revenge. Character photos ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1Tpo0sWCa3Y3y9Uip1cjU0GRQByxT5IhK

"I believe that if you have a problem, we just need to solve it with firepower. If the problem isn't solved by then, it just means we weren't using enough firepower." In a world of swords and magic, Lucen Thornehart, the eldest son of the Iron Duke, was considered the shame of the noble knight bloodline. No talent, weak, and worthless. Until one day, when a fever awoke his previous life's memories and the knowledge of the class from an old game he used to play, Gun Mage. More than just guns, he creates weapons that have never been created in this life and the last. A sword that heats up, turns crimson, and could melt metal. A rune-engraved gun that mages use to amplify their spells. A giant sword that you would only once see in a video game, which makes an explosion every time it hits an enemy. A gun that is powered by mana and shoots out condensed amounts of mana. Airships, steam trains, and boats. Lucen Thornehart isn’t here to play fair. He’s here to redefine warfare, with overwhelming firepower.

Reborn with the MILF Harem System Subtitle: Modern MILF Mayhem: Reincarnated and Ready to Ravish --- I died old, wrinkled, and alone. Then I woke up young, hot… and surrounded by dangerous, drop-dead gorgeous MILFs. Reborn into the modern world as a high school student, I was gifted the one thing I never had before: The MILF Harem System. It gives me cheats. It gives me charm. And it gives me the power to claim any mature beauty I desire—teachers, moms, idols, queens… even the strict psychologist with a thing for control. But these women aren’t just curves and chaos. They’ve got secrets. They’ve got claws. And some of them want me all to themselves. Jealousy. Seduction. Public “detentions.” And a system that keeps throwing me into naughtier, riskier situations every day. Good news? I’m not running. Bad news? I might enjoy this too much. --- Modern world. Steamy romance. Harem of possessive, powerful MILFs. If you like chaos, comedy, and a lot of heat— Welcome to your new addiction.

xien an omega who just moved in meet his neighbor lei and later find out they goes to same college both started interacting and developed feelings for each other despite both being omegas

Nael staggered backward, his shoulder hitting the stone wall, breath stuttering as a wave of unbearable heat crashed through him. “No,” he whispered, clutching his chest. “Not now—” Lucius stood across the room, his coat tossed aside, shirt undone at the collar. His scent—sharp cedar, iron, and cold fire—flooded the chamber like a storm. It curled around Nael’s skin, invasive, choking, deliberate. “I told them not to give you suppressants,” Lucius said, voice low. “You were never meant to deny the bond. Look at you—your body’s unraveling.” “You… you did this?” Nael gasped, knees buckling. His omega core throbbed painfully, molten heat pooling in his stomach. “You spiked the air—” “I gave your body what it needed,” Lucius said evenly, stepping closer. “You can’t fight this forever. You’re mine. You’ve always been—” “Don’t,” Nael choked, nails digging into the wall. His vision swam. The bond mark on his neck flared red, spiraling out of control. Lucius reached for him. Nael screamed. The door slammed open. A blast of wild wind and storm scent filled the room like a second rupture in the world. Kyren stood there, hair unbound, gold eyes burning like the edge of the moon. “You bastard.” Lucius barely had time to turn before Kyren was on him, a snarl ripping from his throat. Fists collided with flesh, and a bone cracked. “You forced him!” Kyren roared, slamming Lucius into the wall. “You pushed him into heat—you knew he wasn’t ready!” “I was claiming what’s mine!” Lucius spat blood on his lip. “He’s not yours. He’s his own.” Nael collapsed just as Kyren’s fist drove into Lucius’s stomach. Everything went white. He didn’t feel himself hit the floor. He didn’t hear Kyren’s panicked voice shouting his name, didn’t see the bond sparks flicker wildly across his collarbones. The only thing he felt was heat—and then nothing at all. Darkness, soft, and absolute. ………. "You don’t belong here," they told him. But the moon had other plans. Nero is done with life. Abused, forgotten, and hollow, his final act is one of selflessness—until death pulls him into a world of wolves, war, and prophecy. Fate bound his soul to two alphas. But in a world where power means ownership, will love set him free—or destroy him? Nero thought death would be the end. Instead, it became a second chance... in the body of Nael, a hated, cursed omega in a ruthless werewolf realm. With his Earth memories intact and a new identity carved in blood and prophecy, Nero must survive a world of dominance, mating rituals, and ancient magic. But his new body comes with complications: a fated bond with two powerful alphas. Lucius—cold, possessive, and hiding a terrifying secret. Kyren—brutal yet protective, and determined to uncover the soul behind the eyes. As Nero’s life spirals out of control and an ancient curse awakens, he must untangle the truth behind Nael’s past, the dark forces hunting him, and the twisted fate tying all three of them together. He came from a world that broke him. Now, he must decide if this one is worth fighting for.

In a world where Lycans and werewolves are sworn enemies, Eve Valmont is a werewolf cursed by a prophecy and framed. Betrayed by her own pack and imprisoned for years, her fate takes a darker twist when she is offered to the Lycan King, Hades Stavros—a ruler feared for his ruthless conquests and deadly prowess. Bound by an ancient prophecy and haunted by the ghosts of her past, Eve is now at the mercy of the one being she should hate and fear the most—The Hand of Death himself. Hades, a king carved from blood and his own soul's decay, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and rid his people of the werewolves. He believes Eve is the key to his victory. To him, she is nothing but weapon foretold by prophecy, a tool he will wield to destroy the opposing forces threatening his pack. Yet, he finds himself craving this powerful yet broken woman. Leaving him questioning if she is truly his weapon or the one destined to unravel his carefully laid plans. *** He stalked toward me, a predator closing in on its prey, his eyes dark and unreadable. "So, you laugh?" His voice was low, dangerously soft, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I swallowed hard, suddenly aware of how difficult it had become to breathe. "Hades, I—" "But you only laugh at other men's jokes," he interrupted, his gaze piercing, devoid of any humor. "Not your husband's." The accusation in his tone was sharp, slicing through the air between us. A nervous chuckle escaped me. "You can't be serious... He’s your beta, for Goddess’ sake." In an instant, he closed the distance between us, so fast it left me breathless. His hands gripped my waist, pulling me flush against his body, the heat of him making my skin tingle. I gasped, but before I could say a word, his lips crashed onto mine, claiming my mouth with a force that sent shockwaves through me. The kiss was punishing, hungry—I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. When he finally pulled back, I was trembling, my chest heaving as I struggled to regain my breath. His eyes, dark and stormy, searched mine with a possessive intensity. "You can’t laugh at my jokes..." he whispered, his voice a dangerous rasp as his fingers trailed lower, sending a shiver down my spine, "but you’ll come with my fingers." I shivered, heat pooling low in my belly at his words, his touch. The world around us blurred, fading into nothing as his hand slipped lower, drawing a ragged gasp from my lips. The look in his eyes told me he knew exactly what he was doing to me, and there was no denying the primal connection between us in that moment. "I don’t need your laughter," he murmured against my skin, his breath hot on my neck. "I’ll have every other part of you instead." **** Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Angst Suspense ENEMIES to lovers Smut (like sprinkles on your ice cream)

"Is that our highest bidder for Omega 303?” “Sold”, the gavel falls. Kai’s fate has been sealed, he was being sold to an Alpha. Kai, a 20 year old Beta and a vampire. Drowning in debts and single handedly takes care of his ill sister while sending himself to college disguises himself as an Omega. Enters an underground and illegal auction. His plans get him into bigger trouble when he gets purchased by Merthur, a cold, dangerously attractive CEO who hides a secret - he is a vampire that pretends to be human. Kai’s blood being a special and rare kind might be the key to break a centuries old curse that Merthur suffers from. Forced into a gliding cage and to live under Merthur’s absolute control, Kai swears to regain his freedom. But each heat cycle draws Merthur closer and each drop of blood and desire blurs the line between hate, love and obsession. When secrets begin to unravel, and their world begins to crumble. Will Kai regain his freedom from the ruthless Vampire Alpha who claimed him as his own? Are they secrets that would threaten their love? Would the curse be broken? Or will Kai surrender to the desire that threatens to consume them both?.

With teary eyes, she looked towards the body of Lucien lying beside her. Not thinking twice, she stabbed herself with it, the sword sticking out on her other side, and she dropped to the ground. "May we be together until a thousand lifetimes." ----- Faes and wolves have been sworn enemies since the beginning of time. Still Lyanna and Lucien still fall helplessly in love with each other. In the heat of rage, the Fae King, Lyanna's father kills Lucien, and curses both his daughter and Lucien. Still Lyanna blesses them both, to meet until a thousand lifetimes. Fast forward till a thousand years later, when Lyanna and Lucien meet again! ----- This is a Werewolf x Fairy troupe. Please do give it a chance!

Born a Dusk Wolf—a rare and cursed breed of wolf, Raine spent eighteen years hidden away like a shameful secret. Nothing could have prepared her for the ultimate betrayal: her own father, the powerful Gemma Anthony, auctioning her off like she was nothing. But Raine escaped. Now she’s Rowan Vale—a sharp-tongued boy attending the brutal Apex Trial Academy. Living as a boy is hard enough. Surviving heat cycles in secret? Nearly impossible. But Raine endures it all, including the cruelty of the three dominant Alphas she tries so desperately to avoid... and fails. Her plan was simply — level up, master her forbidden Dusk Wolf powers, join the Alphas' elite hunting team, and track down the one person they all want—Gemma's broken daughter. But she's doesn't know that the three Alphas she’s trying to outsmart are her fated mates—men who’ve searched every corner of the world for her. Now she’s landed right in their hands. And this time... they won’t let her go Even it meant playing to her games.

Sabita is a 32-year-old college professor—beautiful, loyal, and trapped in a cold marriage. For five long years, she waited for love, affection, and a child… but all she got was distance, silence, and blame for not getting pregnant. One night, a bold conversation with her friend changes everything. Sabita discovers her body’s real desires—and that her husband has never truly satisfied her. That’s when he enters her life. Sanju, her younger student, watches her like no man ever has. His lustful eyes awaken something wild inside her. What starts with teasing glances turns into a secret affair full of heat, risk, and forbidden pleasure. But when she ends up pregnant, her life takes a sharp turn. Whose child is it? And can she hide the truth forever?

[WSA 2025 Entry] Who says one must love their soulmate and what happens when one is blinded by that love while the other uses it to obtain revenge? Meet Amber and Marco. In this world of werewolves pack Alphas come in pairs, but after the Tri-Pack War The Star Fire and Silver Moon Packs are left with a single Alpha each. Both lost parents in the war and both are strong, vicious, and vigilant, but only one has moved on while the other can only focus on revenge. When Amber goes into heat and calls to the soulmate she can sense Marco walks away to continue his plans of revenge, leaving her feeling rejected. So what happens when her heat becomes almost uncontrollable and Marco reappears as Stefan but still set on revenge? Her senses only see her soulmate and her heart only understands what it needs and forgets consquences and the past. Will love win or does pain and loss out way such subjective things? "Alphas: Love and Revenge" is a story about living and loving even when the love is not returned. It is a story about allowing pain and loss to drive you to destroy whatever you may have left or whatever you may be able to gain. Is it possible to change before you destroy who you are?

Aria Lin lives in the shadows of pain brought by fire that didn't consume her but left her permanently in its heat, family shattered by the fire's scandal. Zayden Croix, a boy who rises from the fire, survived but died within, grew colder than his nightmares, and a self branded sinner for what he couldn't control. When their worlds collide, and a love so fragile, it could only survive in the space between guilt and pain. Shared pain, tears, and guilt, but the truth is still burning deep within, and not everything was as it seems.

She was the mafia princess I was raised to destroy—so why can’t I stop craving her? When Ash Vega infiltrates the infamous Viper Syndicate to avenge her sister’s death, she’s ready to spill blood, burn bridges, and end legacies. But she never expected Seraphina Viper—the cold, magnetic heiress with a kiss like poison and a stare that unravels everything Ash thought she knew. Seraphina doesn’t trust anyone. She especially doesn’t trust the new recruit with the pretty face and restless eyes. But when the heat between them ignites in the shadows of betrayal, bullets, and brutal secrets, neither can deny the fire—or the danger. In a world of power, lies, and blood, loving her might be the only war Ash can’t win.

R18 ( No One 17 and Under Admitted ) On one night, a boy named Ezra is abandoned on road by his father. Aeri, a kind-hearted college student, takes him in and raises him as her own. As years pass, Ezra grows more manly with time and is now deeply in love with the woman he calls "Mom." To support Aeri, Ezra takes a job at the most famous brothel in town—a vibrant and lively establishment where beauty, desire, and drama intertwine. Working as a host and a male escort, he finds himself entangled in heated encounters, passionate affairs, and thrilling action as he navigates the challenges of the trade without letting Aeri ever knowing about his secret work. Ezra’s journey is filled with unexpected twists, romance, and adventure.

Rated 18,No NTR,op mc,lots of banging,hot milfs ,silfs and sexy elves and monsters, read along as we begin his journey Name: Zephyr Thorn Age: 21 Race: Half-Human, Half-Demon A rogue adventurer kicked out of the Royal Academy for seducing the Queen’s wife. He's cursed with an uncontrollable charm spell that makes mature women and supernatural beings crave him. System: Lust Ascension System — Every "conquest" upgrades his powers, charm, and unlocks new seductive abilities. Skills: [Pheromone Surge], [Pleasure Bind], [Lust Clone], [Multi-Layered Ecstasy] Goal: To lift the curse that keeps his body in constant heat… or embrace it and rise as the God of Lust. Note :Mc is going to unlock other system skills as he begins his journey to the west

At Camp Half-Blood, no wars rage, no prophecies threaten—only desire simmers beneath the surface. When eighteen-year-old Percy Jackson arrives, peace reigns… but temptation rules. Surrounded by powerful, intoxicating daughters of gods—fierce Lisa, seductive Giselle, cunning Annabeth, and more—Percy finds himself the spark in a camp ready to ignite. Every glance lingers, every touch teases, and in a world of divine blood and primal hunger, Percy must learn to control more than just his powers—he must survive the heat of being the only flame among goddesses ready to burn. Welcome to Camp Half-Blood. Where passion is prophecy.

Arya is bold, beautiful, and used to being the center of attention—until a mysterious transfer student named Kelvin walks into her world and flips everything upside down. From stolen glances to fiery passions, their campus life takes a turn into wild emotions, misunderstandings, and intense desires. But when feelings get deeper, and secrets unravel, will they survive the heat that binds them? A story of love, jealousy, and heart-throbbing romance set in the hallways of youth.

Ari Igurashi was a gloomy loner who despised insects—especially ants. Bullied for his relationship with a girl named Keiko, his resentment toward the world only grew. After a heated argument with her, he stumbled upon an ant nest and destroyed it in a fit of frustration. But fate had other plans. Moments later, Ari was hit by a truck and killed. When he awoke, he found himself in a strange new world—reborn as an ant humanoid. Stripped of his human form and forced to survive in a brutal colony, he soon realized that the very creatures he once loathed now surrounded him. Will his hatred for ants waiver? Faced with merciless training, towering enemies, and a past that haunts him, Ari must navigate this unforgiving new life. Will he succumb to his hatred, or will he rise above it and carve out a new purpose in a world where survival means everything?

Ever wondered what happens when a Beta stops playing nice? Krishna Debonair didn’t ask to be born into Country X’s richest, most scandal-averse Alpha family. Illegitimate, unclaimed, and treated like a family PR disaster, she’s spent years minding her own business… mostly. But now? She’s bored. She’s pissed. And she’s done pretending to care about their fragile egos. Her new hobby? Breaking arrogant Alphas. Ripping their pride apart, flipping their power games upside down, and reminding them that no title, scent, or social status can protect them from her mood swings. First it was a loudmouth Alpha at the train station. Then came Aaron Triton, rich, cocky, always in heat, and now? He’s happily kneeling at her feet like the overgrown lapdog he swore he’d never become. And when Lucius Vale, a cold, untouchable Alpha board member with too much pride and too little sense, decides to pick a fight? Krishna gives him exactly what he asked for. Public humiliation. Corporate warfare. Sleepless nights wondering how a Beta with bad sleep habits and a worse attitude is outplaying him at every turn. They want her gone. They want her silenced. But Krishna? She’s too busy making a mess, and turning every Alpha that crosses her path into her next regret. One slap at a time.