Basim Resurrection

After everything that Zaroth had was stolen from him, he decided to live solely for his desires, morals be damned! Close to his death, he resurrects and tames a mythical dragon, who turns out to be a breathtaking woman. Learning that in order to explore her body, he must grow stronger so he doesn’t die during the act, Zaroth sets a clear goal for himself: to get stronger. “But I’m curious about something.” “Hm? What is it?” Luna asked, raising an eyebrow. “You said you judged me. How did you do that? Why was I worthy?” Luna’s smile darkened, her eyes glowing with a dangerous intensity. "Despite knowing you would die, you didn’t pray to the gods. On the contrary, you declared that you would kill every single one of them like the dogs they are. In my life, you’re the only one who’s ever made such a declaration, which is why I couldn’t leave you behind—someone who dares to share my dream." ---------- If you’re brave enough to join us, the Abyss Watchers can be found here - https://discord.gg/3evkMwNyZC

Synopsis: Betrayed. Hunted. Killed. Alex's life ended in agony at the hands of those he once trusted. But fate had other plans. When he opened his eyes, he found himself three years in the past, right before the launch of Epoch—the world’s number one game. This time, things would be different. On his return, he awakened the "Infinite Resurrection" talent—a power so broken that the entire world would one day fear his name. Every time he died, he was rewarded with unimaginable treasures, godlike abilities, and legendary weapons. Killed by the Nine Heavens Empress? He gains the Nine Heavens Secret Art and a chance to dual cultivate with her! Burned alive by the Lord of Flames? He awakens the Fire God Bloodline and gets a key to the Fire Lord’s treasure vault! Devoured by the Primordial Beast, Taotie? He unlocks the legendary Devourer talent, receives a god-tier mount, and dons an indestructible Taotie armor set! While other players desperately avoid death, Alex seeks it out. The faster he dies, the stronger he becomes. "Come on, which boss hasn’t killed me yet?" he smirks, stepping into yet another battlefield. But the world won’t let him die so easily. As news of his terrifying talent spreads, nurses from all over the world rally together, determined to keep him alive at all costs! Players flood the forums, accusing him of cheating. Guilds place astronomical bounties on his head—not to kill him, but to stop him from dying! And his enemies?

"I died a fool, but I won’t live as one." Betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Isabella De Luca—heiress to the De Luca Mafia Family—was framed for treason and executed. But fate wasn’t done with her. Waking up three years earlier, she returns as the perfect predator. This time, she won’t be the naive princess who fell into their trap. No—she will be the one setting the stage. With cold vengeance in her veins and a mind sharper than ever, Isabella plays a dangerous game. She lets her enemies believe she is still their pawn, all while preparing for their downfall. But when she crosses paths with Rafael Moretti—the untouchable Mafia King who once looked at her like she was a mere nuisance—things change. In her past life, they were from rival families, yet there was always a dangerous tension between them. This time, she needs him as an ally. But Rafael is a man who plays by his own rules. As the lines between power, passion, and obsession blur, Isabella must decide—will she risk her heart again, or will vengeance consume her completely?

Auren was the star of his generation. Graduated the combat school at the age of 12, mental fortitude was beyond his peers, and he was considered the talent of the Western State of Lysendral. It was for this reason that his awakening was greatly anticipated. Everyone was sure the star would receive a Divine Blessing from the Archon. And like others before him, be set on a definite journey to becoming the strongest Blessed in the history of the world. However, expectations were shattered when Auren awakened a Divine… Curse. “Such a phenomenon has never been heard of!” “How can a human awaken a curse! This is an abomination! Kill him! Sacrifice him to the archons!” In such a slight moment of appointment, Auren's entire life came crashing down. And he became a national criminal. Locked up and sentenced to death for having receiving a curse instead of a blessing. A 16 year old boy was ruthlessly killed by a guillotine and offered as a sacrifice to prevent doom… and the people relished in it. However, this was not the end for Auren. [Congratulations, you have died by execution], [Conditions have been met] [You have challenged your first fester.] [A requiem beckons onto you..] [...Your resurrection awaits.] Having broken the shackles of death, Auren rises again to seek vengeance and destroy not just the nation that had killed him but tear down the very existence of the archons themselves. But is everything really as it seems?

Warning: This novel contains explicit adult content, violence, and a ruthless anti-hero MC. Read at your own risk. I was the strongest player in the world—until they betrayed me. When I woke up, I wasn’t a player anymore. I was just an NPC. A nameless mob, doomed to be farmed for EXP and discarded like trash. But then, I heard it: (You have been killed.) (Unique Skill Activated: Infinite Resurrection.) (Each death makes you stronger.) Every time a player slaughters me, I steal their stats, their skills, and their power. I evolve beyond the system’s control, beyond the limits of this world. They thought I was nothing. They thought they could use me, farm me, erase me. Now, I am the final boss—and I will make them suffer. On the battlefield, and in my bed. They will submit. One way or another.

After becoming #1 in the world after playing a grand strategy game as the most difficult faction on immortal level difficulty, MC receives an invitation to compete in an even more challenging game which takes the MC into the world of the game itself, but as it's weakest lord who will die two days later that appears only as a cutscene in the tutorial as first of many deaths to rock the continent until only one survives to proclaim a new eternal empire. Can the MC use his game knowledge to successfully survive his impending doom, and rise from the ashes to reclaim the glory he'd won before?

[Ding! Resurrection of the Dead can be used on this target.] [Ding! Extraction of the Dead can be used on this target.] … When he was surrounded by thousands of his enemies, Kai decided to comply by extracting his 'strongest skill' in order to cause chaos and drag more people to hell with him. However, when Kai extracted his skill, he awakened an unknown power that made him feel that he had complete control over everyone's life and death. A mysterious old man also awoke from his slumber when he sensed Kai’s power and decided to help him, as this may be considered a fate. Nevertheless, everything came at a cost… [Ding! Re-Awakening the host’s class.] [Ding! An error has been detected.] [Ding! Finding a solution…] [Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have awakened the Immortality Lord Class (???)]

Chu Xisheng transmigrated to Daning and resurrected within the Dominating Martial King's Tomb. After escaping the grave, he not only had to face the pursuit of the court and various forces but also had to help his wife, the King of Dominance, Qin Muge, regain everything step by step. Fortunately, he awakened a System where the more famous he became, the more invincible he was, and the more he become the scapegoat, the stronger he grew.

"She was a demon to begin with, how could she possibly be corrupted by encountering me, a human? Critics always talk about ludicrous things." In 1798, during an interview with the press, Cardinal Bishop Lanci was asked about his past with the exiled last princess of the Demon Race, as well as recent signs of the resurrection of the demons. He stated: "I have made too many efforts to defend world peace, I am quite sure, there is absolutely no possibility for the Demon Race to revive under her leadership." ...... In the winter of 1802, the revival of the Demon Race succeeded. [Based on the above information, please indicate who is the main culprit leading to the revival of the Demon Race, and explain why it is Lanci. (10 points)] —— excerpt from "Classic Examination Questions in Empire History."

"Did you know? I was once the most powerful person in the world, undefeatable even by the gods. If only I can retrieve my body, I could resurrect once again." "So what?" "So... who has hidden my corpse!"

The flu virus broke out in the city. At first, people thought it was just a common flu, until a large number of dead people suddenly resurrected and ate the flesh and blood of the living. However, as a series of zombie bites continued to emerge, things gradually got out of control.

In a world where immortality comes at a harrowing cost, those afflicted with the Semi-Immortal disorder walk a perilous path between life and death. Gifted by the Goddess Amritkala, these individuals cheat death but pay dearly—each resurrection scars their minds, bodies, and souls. Viewed as unnatural abominations by society, Semi-Immortals face prejudice and violence, their existence deemed a threat to the natural order. Leading the crusade against them is the Crossed Clan, a ruthless cult bent on eradicating these "parasites" with weapons designed to siphon their essence. In opposition stands the Whitehorse Agency, a covert organization offering sanctuary to Semi-Immortals, fighting to protect them from relentless persecution. Caught in the crossfire, the Semi-Immortals struggle to survive, their existence a battleground for humanity’s fear and morality. Among them is 19-year-old Ivianna (Ivy) Reyna, whose life has been marked by cruelty and betrayal. At 15, Ivy ended her life, only to be reborn as a Semi-Immortal, cursed to live on with a past that haunts her and a resurrection she never wanted. Her life changes when she meets Violet, a transgender girl whose own experiences with rejection and trauma mirror her own. Violet’s warmth and understanding become a lifeline for Ivy, offering her the connection she craves. As their bond grows, Ivy learns from the Whitehorse Agency that she is not just any Semi-Immortal but a rare Wildling, with powers tied to her death and childhood. This revelation thrusts Ivy into the heart of the conflict between the Crossed Clan and the Whitehorse Agency, forcing her to confront her identity and the responsibilities her powers demand. "Semi-Immortal" is a powerful tale of survival, identity, and the search for belonging in a world that fears what it cannot understand. It is a story of scars that never heal, bonds forged in the dark, and the courage it takes to face a broken world—and oneself.

Tristessa Irandell is a young woman with no memories of her past, who is thrown into another world without any explanation. Only to die. And live again. And die once again. Death and Rebirth. Loops and cycles. Pain and suffering. A path of fear and violence that Tristessa will need to traverse if she wants to uncover the dark, evil truths behind her lost memories, and the tragedies of that new world called Nekrom. Here's a Spotify playlist that I'm making while thinking about DarkRE: Shadows of Nekrom. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RCltbnEyuA0jyiUWWZszT?si=wsfn7XO9TGSnJoiqSiWjKA&pi=wFlnFr9CS3yoC

Blood and Sorcery – A world of power, a fate rewritten by forbidden magic. Lyrien should have died. He did die. But his mother, a powerful mage, broke the natural order to bring him back—at a terrible cost. Now, with only three days left before the spell unravels and claims him once more, he and his adopted sister, Elyreina, must find a way to survive. Hunted by Fallen Beasts drawn to his unnatural existence, pursued by unseen forces that want him erased, Lyrien's only hope lies within the Academy of Valor and Arcana—a place where warriors, mages, and knights ascend to greatness. But even there, secrets lurk in the shadows, and the truth behind his resurrection could change everything. As the past unravels and the line between fate and free will blurs, Lyrien must uncover the mystery of his own death before it claims him again—this time, for good. In a world where power is everything, what happens when you defy destiny itself?

In the festering underbelly of Ironhaven, where the air itself is poison and shadows whisper of dead gods, a gutter rat named Kael commits a sin that changes everything: he steals a Shard. Not just a crystal—a sliver of a murdered deity, pulsing with venomous power that adapts. It grants him gifts but demands a price. Every five months, the Shard screams his location to the wastes, and the hunt begins. Now, marked by the Inquisition’s fire and hunted by phantoms of his past, Kael walks a razor’s edge. His allies are few: a woman with hollow eyes who's ambition and goal is unmatched, and a hound resurrected by his own tainted hands, her claws dripping soul-deep poison. But the Shard is no mere tool. It hungers. And as Kael’s alchemy of venom carves a path through enemies and allies alike, the line between savior and scourge blurs.

In a world where every human is granted flames that decide their fate, society is divided between those sworn to the White Flame of the Gods and those who embrace the Red Flame of the Devils. The flames govern power and status, even personality. But Ren Kaizen is different. His classmates woke their flames while young, but he was still powerless, a “Flameless”—an outcast. Branded as weak, he was ridiculed, overlooked, and fated to lead a mundane existence. Until one fateful night. Ren unwittingly signs a contract in a moment of desperation, and in doing so resurrects the forbidden Blue Flame — an impossible thing, a cursed union of divine and demonic power. His fire doesn't reach its truest potential until he enters a state of absolute rage, though it tends to appear calm on the surface, much like more familiar flames. Whispers claim the Blue Flame is a curse, a flame birthed by an ancient war between gods and devils. Those who use it are doomed to ruin — or glory. Now on the run from both divine knights and hellfire cultists, Ren must uncover the truth of what his flames mean, the contract he signed without knowing it, and the dark history buried under the world’s immaculate equilibrium.” Will he become a savior? Or will the blighted fire consume him entirely?

One Final Life. One Final Death. No Grave for the Damned. Draven failed to awaken. In a desperate bid to survive his terminal illness, he gambled everything to claim a Divine Legacy—a gamble that cost him his life. But death was not the end. Resurrected with a sinister curse, he now faces eternal damnation if he dies a second time. Now, thrust into the brutal world of Elite, where the weak perish, Draven has no choice but to fight for his survival. To survive, he must climb the ranks—rank by rank, slaughter by slaughter.

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of an immortal vessel. Thus, through pain and flames, I forged it. "From death through flames, to life again, the Heavens will forge, an eternal man!" *** He was once but a man, a young one from Earth, a man that crossed over to another world. After a long string of both fortunate and unfortunate events, he was killed, only to be resurrected by the powers of a Phoenix. Gerald, in his eternal pursuit of power, went and joined a Sect of powerful Cultivators where he learned to properly use his newly gained magic powers in the unfamiliar world, and with a tiny compounding advantage, began to dominate his enemies. He pursued not strength, money, or women, though those too were gained along the way, instead, he craved a body to withstand and witness the end of the world. "What use is money without a long life to enjoy it? What use are the fancy sword techniques and mystic arts, if you can’t take a hit? How many mistakes can one make, before a mortal wound brings them down? It takes just one, and you never see it coming." *** Join, and follow the story of Gerald Fireborn as he explores his new world, pursuing immortality at any cost while avoiding succumbing to death for the second time. PS: Although the story is a continuation of the previously completed book Black Onyx – Forgotten Magic, NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREVIOUS STORY IS REQUIRED! The book is written to be enjoyed on its own, so yeah... Enjoy!

Passing through the world after nuclear war on Earth, all humans fall into a game called "Transcendence". Through games, people can gain the power to move mountains and seas. The strong can cross the void or the universe and do anything they want. Stel had been in this otherworldly place for eighteen years when one day, he woke up with the ability to "Evolve Every Day." Various talents? Evolve! SSS-class "Descent of the God," all attributes doubled, resurrection from death. SSS-class "Soul of Arcane," all magic cast without conditions, power doubled, ignoring the opponent's defense. What about different skills? Evolve! "Fireball" → "Flamestorm" "Wind Blade" → "Storm of Death"... And what about different professions?Evolve! Treasured items? Evolve! Pets? Evolve! By the time Stel stepped out of the gaming pod and back into reality, the entire universe was already at his feet.

In a world where Heroes are the last line of defence against threats, 17 year-old Zane Skylark, was the most powerful of them all—a symbol of strength and justice. Known as the “Rank-1 Hero, [Hope].” [Hope's] every move was praised by the masses, and his victories were legendary. But during a mission, [Hope] is believed to have died, but only to survive due to an unknown skill—[Immortality]. For 60 long days, Zane's lifeless body remains inactive, as the [Hero Association] declares him dead and appoints a new hero who can mimic Zane’s strength under his hero name [Hope]. After resurrected. "What's... Happening?" "Didn't I... Die?.." "Immortality?" Zane finds himself in a confused situation. "After everything I did for them..." After finding [Hero Association] betrayal, he decided to distance himself from them. "It's been... almost 3 years. " "Maybe I should return home." He decided to return to his hometown, hoping to bury his past and lead a peaceful existence. But... can a hero truly abandon their destiny? Or will new challenges will force Zane to confront his past self and the responsibilities he has left behind? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Additional Tags: - No Harem (I hate harem.) - WeaktoStrong - Academy - OP MC - Mystery, Suspense - Secret Identity [Discord]:https://discord.gg/yS2dtTmBP5

Year 2024, Shanghai's Lujiazui Skyline Lin Santou, a food delivery rider navigating the neon-lit canyons of Shanghai's financial district, never expected his mundane life to intersect with cosmic horror. But when his vision suddenly fractured during a routine delivery, he glimpsed the truth - the so-called cultivators of this world were not ascended beings, but Cthulhu-aligned parasites burrowing beneath human skulls. The ancient bronze sword that had pierced the sun three years ago had not been a meteorite. Its jagged blade, still suspended in the stratosphere, pulsed with eldritch energy that warped reality itself. Those who claimed to have ascended to immortality were merely hosts for the Deep Ones - their neural pathways now conduits for alien consciousness. "Enlightenment is a prison," whispered the spectral figure that materialized before Lin Santou's trembling eyes. The entity's form defied comprehension, its silhouette flickering between human and something far more ancient. "The true cultivation system is a meat grinder. Your so-called 'flying immortals' are nothing but bait for the Old Ones." As the sky above Lujiazui darkened with unnatural storm clouds, Lin Santou's newly awakened Eye of Profound Mysteries burned with forbidden knowledge. Beneath the shimmering holograms of skyscrapers, the city's pulse quickened to a rhythm that matched the throbbing heart of R'lyeh. This was no ordinary conspiracy. The financial district's glass towers concealed temples where bankers chanted eldritch hymns, their stock trades secretly funding the resurrection of pre-human gods. Even the delivery app on his phone pulsed with subliminal sigils - a digital为空白 (blank) that led not to restaurants, but to thresholds between dimensions. Lin Santou's hands shook as he gripped the handlebars of his electric bike. The city he'd always known was a facade. Beneath the surface of Shanghai's relentless modernity churned an ocean of madness, where even the air itself carried the whispers of cosmic predators.

Kaelan Mercer is a young and passionate teacher, freshly graduated and eager to inspire the next generation. However, his world is irrevocably shattered when he loses his only family member, his father, thrusting him into a chasm of grief. In a desperate attempt to bring his father back, Kaelan searches for the fabled "Grimoire of Revival," a mysterious tome rumored to possess the secrets of resurrection. During his relentless search, Kaelan stumbles upon an ancient library, where he accidentally activates the powerful magic within the book. To his dismay, he learns that the grimoire is not what it seemed—it is an ancient artifact of outworld magic that transports him to Starren, a vibrant realm brimming with magic and extraordinary beings, rather than providing the resurrection he sought. Upon his unexpected arrival at Aster Light Academy, the inhabitants mistakenly view him as a figure of immense power. In Starren, those of lower magical rank cannot sense the abilities of those higher than themselves, and Kaelan, devoid of any magical capabilities, is perceived as a powerful being beyond their comprehension. Amidst the admiration and reverence from students and faculty alike, he grapples with the weight of expectation and the façade he must maintain as an alleged paragon of strength. As he navigates the complexities of his new life, Kaelan is painfully aware that he is the weakest entity in the entire academy, vulnerable and in danger at every moment. Though he strives to honor his father's legacy and live a fruitful life in his place, he is burdened by the crushing pressure of his secret—that his supposed magic is nothing more than an illusion. Determined to uncover the true nature of magic and the secrets held within the Grimoire’s ancient power, Kaelan learns that understanding oneself can be more challenging than unraveling the mysteries of the arcane. Join him on a journey filled with humor, heart, and self-discovery, where the most powerful magic lies not in spells or illusions, but in the strength of the spirit and the bonds we forge along the way.

Through time travel, she transformed into an ugly commoner, her noble identity being compromised. After her death and resurrection, she disguised herself as a harmless little flower, carrying a space for refining medicine and secret techniques, and instantly killed all the beautiful men in the world. Let's see the common women turning over, fighting against stepmothers, stepping on legitimate sisters, collecting treasures, practicing sharp weapons, and all kinds of killings coming in one after another, subduing demons and eliminating evil spirits, recruiting a basket of beautiful men, and thriving in the alternate world. Stepping on the green cloud road, one person with a sword laughing in the flower room!

Metro is a thrilling superhero series set in a world where demons threaten humanity. The story follows Metro, a young man with a forgotten past, raised and trained by an elite group called the Slayers, who have long protected Earth from demonic forces. However, as he grew older, his memories of them were erased, leaving him unaware of his true origins. Unbeknownst to Metro, his father was a servant of the Demon Lord, secretly working to fulfill a dark prophecy. His mission was to reunite Metro with his own blood, a ritual that would resurrect the Demon Lord and unleash chaos upon the world. As demons resurface and the truth unravels, Metro finds himself at the center of a terrifying destiny. Now, Metro must choose between his father’s legacy and his own path as a hero. With intense action, deep mysteries, and shocking betrayals, Metro is a gripping story of self-discovery, destiny, and the ultimate battle between good and evil.

Darren King is as crude as they come. A tribrid - part vampire, part werewolf, part witch and bathed in angel blood. Protector of the Trifrom. War hero. First and last of his kind. And only through his progeny can there be hybrids. But he has a problem. He is bound to the Blood Moon, limiting his options of wives to the royal bloodline. Although respected in the vampire and werewolf clans, he won't be given worthy "vessels" (wives). And as the witches have ostracised him, he's running out of time. In a dark corner, demons have begun to appear, scheming to resurrect their fallen king. While Darren runs against a thousand-year-old curse, dangers are lurking for his new family. Will he be able to protect the world again, saving humans from dangers they have long forgotten? Or will he lose his family and give up on a world that never loved him?

In a world of legendary heroes battling the Demon King, Tomas Reed is just an ordinary soldier who's survived twenty-three years of warfare through caution and preparation rather than exceptional skill. When a mission to investigate a corrupted dungeon claims his life, Tomas finds himself face-to-face with Skaravosk, an ancient dragon king imprisoned for millennia. The dragon offers a deal: resurrection in exchange for sharing Tomas's body. Reborn with draconic powers and a younger body, the newly-christened Tom Reed must navigate his second chance at life while uncovering a sinister plot to weaken the barriers between dimensions. As Tom masters his newfound abilities, he discovers that in a world of prophecies and chosen ones, sometimes the greatest threat to darkness is simply a soldier who refuses to stay dead.

Genre: YA Portal Fantasy / Sci-Fi Synopsis: Yasmine was supposed to start medical school—not play queen in a parallel universe. When a bizarre sapphire artifact flings her into the opulent kingdom of Statecrest, she’s horrified to learn two things: She’s the exact double of their murdered queen, Lyria. Everyone—including Lyria’s grieving, volatile widower, King Mordrake—believes she’s the resurrected monarch. With no way home and the kingdom on the brink of civil war, Yasmine faces an impossible choice: confess her identity and risk execution, or spiral deeper into Lyria’s life. But as she navigates deadly court politics and uncovers Lyria’s secret research into the reality-warping sapphires, Yasmine realizes her arrival wasn’t random. Lyria summoned her. Now, to survive, she must: Master Lyria’s mannerisms (before Mordrake notices her “memory lapses”). Decode Lyria’s encrypted journals—which hint at a conspiracy far deadlier than war. Decide whose side she’s on: the rebels fighting for freedom, or the king who loved a ghost. But the more Yasmine becomes Lyria, the harder it is to remember: Is she saving this world… or losing herself in it?

In a world full of monsters and humans, there existed the Five Great Empires: Bergeves, Houndshear, Evergrove, Brineford and Ravenbrook, ruled respectively by the Vampires, Werewolves, Elven, Orcs and Humans. These nations were formed by the first Shadow Emperors after they faced and defeated Zelda, the Chaos god, during the First Crimson War. Several millennia later, a prophecy is made that the defeated Zelda shall be resurrected to exact his revenge on the world. But there is hope, for a group of monster warriors shall rise to protect Amberland from this great threat. They are: Monster Five!!!

Lith is born as the son of the strongest being in the world and after he realizes that, he gives up any hopes for world domination. He decides to lead a slow and lazy life and work just enough to not tarnish his family's reputation. However… Will he be able to do that though? Welcome to a world of magic where different races reside, resurrection is possible and so is reincarnation. ——————————————— [Warning: The novel contains Gore, Incest and Yuri. Discretion is advised.] Read chapter two’s disclaimer properly and keep tissues ready, you’ll need them… for wiping your tears of course. This story is really emotional :( Jk It’s as degenerate and wholesome as it could be. Hop in for a wild, never before experienced experience. Your degenerate heart’s gonna love it. Discord: https://discord.gg/RBhAbVAvnN

In a world where Lords summon glorious beasts to conquer territories, Renn Tork is the garbage collector who stinks of defeat. With a broken core that can’t even light a campfire, he lives among the swamp’s refuse, cleaning up the magical crap the big shots toss without a second glance. That is, until a foul geyser and a junk-shop book—"How to Keep a Zoo at Home"—flip his luck in the most absurd way: a reverse portal that resurrects the ugly, weak creatures other Lords discarded as cannon fodder. His first summon is a warty anthropomorphic frog that spits in his face, and Renn, between curses and bitter laughs, fears he’s doomed to a "shitty zoo" forever. But when those forgotten scraps—frogs, banshees, medusas—start morphing into mythical goddesses of abysmal power and lethal beauty, the swamp turns into a battlefield the Lords will covet. Armed with explosive mud and a useless manual, Renn goes from "the stinker" to a Lord everyone wants to crush… or copy.