Mechanical Vice

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

The myriad realms have collapsed, merging back into one. Everyone is transported to the Primordial Continent, becoming lords fighting for survival. Upon arrival, each person is granted an initial territory to recruit units and strengthen their domain. “I’m doomed! I got a beast territory and can only recruit wolf pups!” “Same here, I got an undead territory with tiny skeletons as my starting units!” “They gave me a mechanical bird. How am I supposed to survive with that?” “Haha, you guys are lucky. I heard the plant-type territories got the worst deal... Someone ended up with saplings as their starting units, completely useless in combat!” As Alex read these messages flooding the chat, he glanced at his territory information: [Plant].....

Welcome to my world of space and machine I am Hunter Dragny a man or well I guess I am now you might have guessed but to the people who haven't guessed I died and was reborn into this world in my old life I wasn't human nore was I what people would call a good person I had been in many wars and had killed many people I came from a world of fantasy and magic I was a master of both magic and fighting I used my knowledge and skill to craft many weapons and equipment but sadly every good thing must come to a end I was stabbed in the back by a man I called my friend but I got the last laugh cuz you see my heartbeat was connected to a bomb so when I died the bomb want boom let's just say I painted the town red hahaha o sorry back to this world I was reborn in a human body and in a world of space and mechs I was birthed into a family that was well known for being trading merks my family was part of the moon empire one of the oldest families to be exact but my family want away from that hole noble thing we loved the coin the humans of this world have this odd thing when we are born we are injected with nanites which will awaken a system in are body there are many types of systems what will I get and what will this new world hold will I have to kill again will I lead a army ones more well only the fates knows come and let's walk this path together

“Delete my game account and have a mansion on the outskirts of the city?” Am I being treated as an abandoned dog? How laughable! Former Vice Guild Leader of a Super Guild in the game Divine World, Xu Feng, was ultimately discarded. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the Reaver Guild, Xu Feng found himself no better than a discarded stray. Luckily, fate had other plans for him. Upon falling asleep at night, Xu Feng miraculously found himself to be reincarnated. “You people will soon regret your choices,” Xu Feng fixed the position of his glasses and ensured they would pay the price. --------- Discord: https://discord.gg/7hXBJ7Rkdb

Born into a noble family but cast aside due to his lack of talent, a young baron is sent to manage a remote, neglected territory bordering the dangerous Warcraft Forest. Despite initial despair, he discovers a unique system that provides him with knowledge and resources. Using this, he embarks on a journey to reform his barony, introduce new technologies, and master magic. As he transforms his forgotten land, he begins to build a powerful empire, setting him on a path to reshape his world.

under the glow of a radiant sunset, Lin xiao finally ascended to the Yuan Huang level, unlocking the doorway to the spirit realm . There, amidst its surreal beauty,he discovers the dying divine flower— the love goddess — with a single, fateful kiss,her essence fuses with his granting him a beast skill of unimaginable power rivaling even the fearsome level 9 imperial beasts. Fueled by his devotion to his overworked mother , Lin xiao vows to use his newfound strength to create a better life but her fragile peace is shattered when is mother is brutally killed during a debt dispute by Liang Shen,the ruthless grandson of the mistveil pavilion's vice palace chief . consumed by range , Lin xiao swears revenge . but vengeance is never simple because Liang Shen was actually the brother to the woman he actually loves .This creates a bitter conflict between his heart and his thirst for revenge . As Lin xiao's power grows so too does the shadow of his choices .the love goddess devastating strength becomes both a weapon and a burden caught in a web of love , hatred and betrayal . At such a young age , Lin xiao must discover who the dragon head is and how is he related to his parents and his bloodline

When Hudson first discovered he had been reincarnated into a world governed by systems reminiscent of video game mechanics, he was thrilled. He imagined a life brimming with perilous quests and grand adventures. Instead, Hudson spent years scraping by on the streets of Vel’Arin before eventually joining the devoted followers of Malveth, the Deity of Flesh and Metamorphosis. Unfortunately, serving the Deity of Flesh turned out to be far less thrilling than Hudson had envisioned, leaving him spending most of his days catering to wealthy patrons seeking miraculous skin treatments. Just as he resigned himself to a mundane existence, his fortunes took a sharp turn when Vel’Arin descended into political chaos. As Hudson is pulled into the heart of this upheaval, he quickly learns that his dreams of excitement may come with consequences he hadn’t anticipated.

Adam was ecstatic when he first realized he had been reborn into a world that seemed to run on video game mechanics. He’d expected to go on to live an exciting life filled with danger and adventure. Instead, spent much of his new life living on the streets of Askar before eventually becoming something more. However, Just when he had given up hope of his life ever being exceptional, everything changed... This is my first time writing, so please keep that in mind and any mistakes please let me know and I will fix them shortly, Anyways I hope you thoroughly enjoy.

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series

An elite professional gamer, known for dominating the most challenging VR MMORPGs, meets an untimely death during a world championship match. Instead of passing on, he finds himself reincarnated inside his favourite game, Chrono-Realm, as a low-level NPC—a seemingly insignificant Base Keeper stationed in a rundown village. But there’s a twist: this is no ordinary game world, and his knowledge of the game mechanics gives him an unprecedented advantage. As the Base Keeper, he must navigate this brutal world of quests, rival factions, and ancient forces while uncovering hidden truths about the world’s connection to his past life. Little does he know, his role in this game is far more important than he ever imagined.

Awakening in a strange new world, Aria finds herself reincarnated as a newborn snow leopard cub in the frigid wilderness, with no family, no shelter, and a body far weaker than she ever imagined. Just as despair begins to set in, a mechanical voice echoes in her mind: [System Online. Welcome, Host. This is the Beast System, designed to assist your survival and guide your evolution.] Thrown into a brutal world where survival is the only law, Aria must learn to navigate her new reality as a magical beast. Guided by the Beast System, she embarks on a journey of growth and discovery, battling ferocious predators, exploring ancient ruins, and uncovering the secrets of her mysterious reincarnation. But surviving as a snow leopard is only the beginning. The Beast System offers her the chance to evolve into forms of unimaginable power, make allies with other magical beasts, and even ascend to immortal realms. Happy reading, Lord_of_infinity

A Hooded Prxdigy project. Young prodigy Nyota Atar is plagued by a strange case of memory loss, leaving gaps in his past that he cannot explain. He serves as a spy for the oppressive martial regime of the District of Lunanova, a sprawling and authoritarian empire ruling the economically advanced continent of Saprius. As Nyota begins to piece his memories back together, he discovers unsettling truths about himself, his role in the regime, and the sinister mechanisms that keep it in power. With the help of a small but determined group of allies, Nyota must confront the regime's corruption and brutality, igniting the spark of rebellion and hope. Yet, as the fight for freedom escalates, a greater existential threat emerges, one that endangers not just Lunanova but the entire planet of Nora. Can Nyota rally his allies to inspire change, dismantle an oppressive empire, and face the looming peril that could destroy their world?

Atkinson, the reclusive CEO of the AGP (Atkinson Gaming Productions), had lost faith in humanity due to its selfishness and malice. However, his life took a drastic turn when he was transported into Aetherium, his own virtual reality creation, alongside a quarter of Earth's population. To escape this digital realm, Atkinson must utilize his intimate knowledge of the game's mechanics to defeat Aiden, the divine son of the Monarch of Gods. As he navigates treacherous landscapes and forges uneasy alliances, Atkinson faces daunting challenges that test his resolve, including betrayal, self-discovery, trust, and friendship. Forced to confront the demons of his own making, Atkinson's journey becomes a struggle to find humanity in a world driven by self-interest. Will his mastery of Aetherium secure his escape, or will the very world he designed trap him forever?

Beaten, broken, and left for dead in a desolate alley, 35-year-old Pedri Nicko had lost everything. Once a promising underground boxer, betrayal and tragedy left him crippled and hopeless. Certain his story was over, Pedri prepared for the cold embrace of death. But just as the darkness closed in, a mechanical voice shattered the silence. [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have been chosen by the Legendary Boxing System. Task: Complete missions to unlock rewards.] The voice promised a chance to rewrite his fate, but Pedri dismissed it as a dying hallucination. Yet, as the system’s power awakened within him, his life took a dramatic turn. Armed with the Legendary Boxing System, Pedri embarks on a journey to reclaim his strength and honor. Can he rise from the ashes and forge a legend of his own?

This is a fantastical and inspirational novel that seamlessly blends urban rebirth, system-based storytelling, and workplace struggle elements, all underpinned by the core philosophy of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. The rebirth concept offers the protagonist a second chance to alter his fate, while the system-based structure adds a touch of the fantastical and provides a growth assistance mechanism. Set against the backdrop of an urban workplace, the story portrays the protagonist's journey through the corporate jungle, a struggle filled with charm that distinguishes it from traditional workplace or fantasy novels, pioneering a fresh narrative path.

"Who the fuck are you?" he barked, using his hands to grab my neck in a vice grip. I struggled for breath, feeling my life slipping away. "Please... I...can explain." He losened his grip but kept his hands on my neck. "Then do it." Tears spilled from my eyes like rain. "I... I'm not Sol... I'm her twin sister Luna." ********* Luna Grande never thought she'd have to return to the dangerous world of her mafia family. But when her twin sister Sol disappeared, she was forced into a role she never wanted- replacing her sister and marrying Dominick Phoenix, the cruel and domineering Don of the rival Phoenix Mafia Dynasty. Dominick Phoenix is the newly crowned Don of the Phoenix Mafia Dynasty and will do everything to keep his position. But when Dominick discovered that Luna was not who he thought she was, he lost it and went berserk in search of her sister Sol. For indeed Sol has something valuable in her possession that Dominick wants badly.

After crossing into the game world, Bai Yi noticed something was off with the timeline. It felt as if it had regressed from version 3.0 to a state just before the public beta. [The Dawn Rising BOSS template has been bound. After testing, the original BOSS Blood Prison Greedy Wolf has died. The new BOSS template is being generated. Please wait....] Bai Yi: ?? [You have created an exoskeleton mechanical device. Experience value +10,000, alchemy technology proficiency +100, skill point +1, additional experience +10,000.] Bai Yi: ??? So, BOSSes can also grant experience? As players arrived, they stared at their city lords, lost in thought. This game shouldn’t feel this real! It’s outrageous enough that the BOSS is the city lord. But what’s with the BOSS piloting a Gundam? THIS IS A TRANSLATION!!! Enjoy

[Name: ??, Age: ??] [Race: Mechanical Life] [Profession: Mechanical Apostle] [Level: Tier -6 (damaged)] [Physique: ?????] [Spirit: ?????] [Description: A broken Mechanical Life, one of Mechanical God -'@#$^&#@@%^#!'s most advanced and powerful creations, from an advanced technological world.] “Is this the World of Gods? Can anyone become God? Then why am I still just a Tier-1 Spiritual planter?” Ram pondered, after looking at the Divine Creature for the first time. Ram reincarnated in this world without the ability to awaken any profession. As he celebrated becoming a Tier-1 Spiritual Planter, he discovered that Gods, Divine Beings, Evil Entities, and Nightmare Creatures were exploiting humans and other beings, manipulating them to harvest the power of Faith or Fear. Inexplicably, he became entangled in this conflict. But he was lucky enough to turn his destiny through... Evolving Spiritual Plants and Monsters using Life Energy and Spiritual Power, becoming Spiritual Plant Lord to fight against the Gods. [ Holy Source Seed: Sylvan Soul Tree] [ Type: Source Seed] [ Level: Same as host] [ Quality: Holy] [ Attribute: Life/Soul/Wood] [ Description: A seed born from the fusion of the seeds of the Life Spirit Tree and Astral Soul Tree, transformed into a Holy Source Seed through a special method.] [ Holy Source Seed Characteristics:  1. As a Holy Source Seed born from both powerful entities it perfectly inherited the abilities of both the Life Spirit Tree and the Astral Soul Tree.  2. Gains additional functionality with every upgrade.  3. Binding the Holy Source Seed grants the host full access to all its abilities.] [ Abilities: Life Spirit Tree] [1. Life Spirit Body]: Converts the host's body into a Life Spirit Body, greatly increasing the host’s capacity for Life Energy and Spiritual Power by tenfold, while boosting recovery rate by 300%. [2. Kingdom Creation: Sylvan Soul Kingdom (Unopened)]: Upon activation, the Sylvan Soul Tree converts the host Spiritual Realm into a virtual forest that becomes the foundation of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. This forest spans across dimensions, rooted in both the material and spiritual realms. [Effect]: The host becomes the Lord of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, gaining the ability to expand and rule this virtual domain.] [ Abilities: Soul Tree]: [1. Soul Tree]: At the heart of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, the Lord can summon the Soul Tree, a sacred tree that acts as a conduit for life and death. [Effect]: The souls of those who die within or near the kingdom are absorbed by this tree, where they are nourished, healed, and can be reborn as Wood Spirits. [2. Soul Tree Seeds]: Host can create seeds of the soul tree that are connected to the mother tree, which can be planted outside the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. [Effect]: Souls absorbed by the Soul Trees are transported to the mother tree within a certain distance, depending upon the strength of the Sylvan Soul Tree.]

In a galaxy fractured by ambition and greed, humanity's reach among the stars has become a battleground for powerful factions. The Union Of People (UOP), a sprawling interstellar democracy, wages war against the Collective of the Unified Mechanized Corporations (CMC) [I wanted to use CUMC but from obvious reasons I rejected this idea], a ruthless conglomerate whose military might is powered by advanced mechs and cutting-edge technology. Between them lies a desperate struggle for control of resources, power, and survival. Dominic Renshaw, a brilliant yet disillusioned mechanic, once designed groundbreaking stealth technology for the CMC before being betrayed and left for dead on the junkyard planet of Tetramirgarannie. After clawing his way back to prominence as a UOP soldier and mech pilot, Dominic finds himself haunted by a dark secret: a mysterious core he salvaged from an ancient mech, which grants his neural implant extraordinary capabilities—but at a terrifying cost. As the war escalates, Dominic rises through the ranks, navigating battles that push the limits of human ingenuity and endurance. Alongside allies forged in fire and loss, he fights to protect the UOP, even as whispers of a sinister new weapon from the CMC loom over the galaxy. With stakes growing higher, Dominic must confront his troubled past, his haunting nightmares, and the implications of the core that threatens to consume his mind. Meanwhile, forces outside the conflict begin to stir. The enigmatic Galaxy Order, the largest superpower in the cosmos, watches from the shadows, holding a fleet of titanic mechs capable of annihilating entire factions. As alliances fray and betrayals cut deep, the question arises: will humanity destroy itself in its hunger for dominance, or will it rise above the chaos?

In the year 2147, the human race has spread to all eight planets of the Milky Way, even constructing rings to harness the Sun's energy whilst prolonging the life of the star. On Earth, what was San Francisco has been turned into Neo City, the first city that was rebuilt once humans created Neo Metal, a man made element that was stable and more durable than any other. Many corporations make tech with Neo Metal and various other electronics the such, however Zeoman Enterprises stand at the top of their game. Eventually, Zeoman Enterprises would create a one of a kind metal assassin, meant to guard the company's CEOs and other high ranking members. As well as hunt down any rebels against the company's monopoly. The Zeoman Enterprises Combatant Construct Serial Designation X-1288 opposes any enemies for his creators. Follow the journey of this mechanical marvel.

[Mature Content] The inevitable time has come where Earth is meeting its end. Earth was no longer worth its value after the last apocalypse. Now, humans take their place among the stars with other galaxy leaders. Even in the galaxy, the apocalypse remains. But only those who awakened are allowed in Earth's new Eden, a massive warship for protection. Trent was an ordinary mechanic, with no hope of getting into the new Eden, nor could he afford the ticket pass. Just when he thought he would die on Earth, a massive warship crashed in his backyard. It didn't belong to aliens or the Eden Corps. Rather, it belonged to a crew of beautiful females, and he was the only mechanic capable of fixing their ship. "Say I repair your ship... you make me your captain, and of course, that includes anything I want as a captain." A single mechanic, taking down thousands of warships with ladies occupying his bed? I never thought I could do it, but I'm doing it.

Generations after the mechanic wars landed on Xandria and supposedly destroyed everything that was magical and pure, the planet is now ruled by powerful Royal houses and is at a fatal risk of reliving its years of death. The Skyfall prophecy spoken years ago when the mechanic wars ended seems to be getting closer to completion with every breath. War is brewing...

A young mechanic gets stuck in a black market city, fighting to survive under oppressive criminal powers. But darker entities than crime lords linger on the streets and she works to uncover what made the stranded city such a haunted place

After becoming the Emperor and the Vice Leader of the Underground Association. Leo Reinhardt who got betrayed by the King of Serus Kingdom along with Zero the Leader of the Underground Association. After being killed by the hand of Haydn and Aaron. Leo woke up and realized himself being in a small body like a 10 years old, looking at the mirror with a shock face, he realize that he comeback 20 years before being killed. Feeling regret of being use by the King and Zero. Leo wanting revenge on both of them. Many butterfly effect will accur because of what Leo's going to do. Never he knew that this life will bring more destruction to what his first life has seen.

After the chaotic conclusion of the previous novel, reality itself collapses. Protagonists Kai and Andreas awaken in a realm unlike any other: the Iterative Beyond. This boundless, ever-shifting plane of existence is defined by endless layers of creation, each more complex and alien than the last. At its core lies the Forge of Recursive Creation, a mechanism that perpetually spawns new layers of reality, ensuring that no single layer can ever encapsulate the entirety of existence. However, the Iterative Beyond is in danger. A mysterious and malevolent entity known as The Null Artisan has begun unraveling the layers, threatening to erase not just the Beyond but all realities that stem from it. In this ever-changing realm, Kai and Andreas discover they possess a strange new power: the Echo of Creation, a gift that allows them to reshape fragments of the Iterative Beyond. Yet, they soon realize the cost of their power—every act of creation births new paradoxes, new layers, and pushes them further from the elusive "truth" they seek. To stop The Null Artisan, they must navigate the Cascade of Paradoxical Layers, a series of surreal realms where the laws of existence shift unpredictably. Along the way, they encounter enigmatic entities like the Architect of Chaos, a being who claims to know the true purpose of the Forge, and the Keeper of the Vortex, a guardian of forgotten realities. The ultimate goal is to reach the Core of Originless Expanse, the alleged heart of all existence. But as they delve deeper, Kai and Andreas must confront a harrowing truth: the Forge itself may not be a mechanism of creation but a prison, trapping them and every reality in an endless cycle of narratives. Faced with impossible choices, they grapple with questions of identity, purpose, and sacrifice. Can they truly escape the Iterative Beyond, or will they become yet another story within its infinite layers?

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

Vincent is just a regular Mexican American mechanic living in Harrison Minneapolis. But after dying by an unknown cause, he reincarnated in the Lower East Manhattan set in the early 2000's, where 50% of the population posses superpower's known as meta abilities. Now a half man/dog hybrid living with a mysterious sociopathic dad. Vincent has been abused and force to murder and eat people because his meta ability allows him to enhance his body by consuming human flesh and only human flesh alone. As he cannot digest anything other than that. Living 10 years under his roof until Vincent manage to cultivate enough strenght to kill his dad. Finally free from his influence, he strive to leave the apartment and redo his second life. Managing to apply as a mechanic again thanks to his new found friend and co-worker Dave, a caring and casual mechanic that has black scale's, a carapace that blocks his eyes and a meta ability that grants him enhanced hearing. Unfortunately. Vincent knows that his second chance in this world won't go well due to the cannibalistic side of meta ability. Leading him to a dark path where he hunt's down criminals, villains, thugs, drug lords and even some occasional vigilantes at night. Just to satiate his hunger. But will he be able to keep his secret and hunger intact? ( on hiatus )

“If you can make him fall in love with you, I will raise your pay to be ten times more” On her first day at the prestigious Suma Group, Cora learns she will be working for Axel Kusuma, the youngest son of the company’s wealthy and influential family. Suma Group is one of the richest corporations in the country, and Axel, known as a Heartthrob, is the Vice President Just like the rumor said, Axel is a charmer that doesn’t deserve the position as Vice President. Everyone knew he was the complete opposite of his half-brother, Ethan Kusuma—the ice-cold, disciplined president who had successfully led the company for the past three years. Cora's task? To transform Axel from a reckless player into a competent Vice President, someone who can finally compete with his brother. But there is an additional task for Cora, she must make her boss who is a jerk to fall in love with her. Despite being the best in her field, this is by far the most difficult task she's ever faced. Love wasn't her expertise—how could it be, when she'd never been in a relationship before?

After sitting on the wooden stake for more than half an hour, Qin Feng had no choice but to accept reality. 　　He had transmigrated. 　　From the modern 21st century to the backward feudal society. 　　"God, are you targeting me?" 　　Qin Feng looked up at the sky and sighed with a bitter smile. 　　In his previous life, Qin Feng came from a poor mountain village. He worked hard and got into university. Then, he worked part-time and studied. After graduation, he became a high-level worker…Pei, a high-level mechanical engineer with an annual salary of several million.

Alexandro Wales a young ceo and the vice-chairman of the great orlen group in Mexico. He is handsome ,tall, muscular he has it all, suddenly gets the attention of every lady in Mexico both young and old. But rumours are he never lets girls touch him. What happens when love sparks between him and his Secretary Avary Milestone?