Reacher Stare

" Who are you !? " I heard a weak voice. I stood frozen and just stared back at him. He had piercing eyes full of distrust and hostility. " Who are you !? And where am I !?" - he turned his head looking for something familiar. " W-what is this place !? " " Try and..r-r-relax please ! " - I put my hands up and indicated no hostility. " Y-you shouldn't move just yet.. Granny!!" --- Don't judge..every love story needs a start. This was mine.

(Note: - Chapter 1,2 are bit long, rest of them are around 1k-1.5k, since I added #sliceoflife tag, some chapters may be slow paced, not all, only few of them.) In a world where Beast Tamers command respect and wealth, Kai is nothing but a street rat, scraping by on the streets of Ashenford. Orphaned and despised by townsfolk, he's learned to expect nothing more than cold stares and cruel words. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles across an injured beast deep in the wilderness. Kai nurses the creature, forming an unspoken bond that will alter his fate, and he begins to see the harsh realities of a world ruled by power, status, and secrets.

“First were the Gates, and now you’re saying the world has been invaded by Aliens and we’re soon going to be turned into livestock…? Great…” —---------------- *Ding!* [You have awakened with the Idle Evolution System!] “The wha—” Suddenly thrown into a magical parallel world of the Earth he once knew, Cassius was greeted with powerful beings known as Hunters and the terrifying Gates that plagued the world. Moreover, he received a message… [To Idle, one must stay proactive!] [Firstly, you require Character Development!] “Character Development…?” [You seem a bit (A lot) overweight, and you resemble that of a goblin! What say we start there!?] {[Daily Quest 1:]} _________________ [Daily Quest - To Idle, one must stay proactive.] GOAL [INCOMPLETE] PUSH-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] SIT-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] CURL-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] SQUATS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] RUNNING — [0/10km] REWARD - [1 Point in Charisma, 1 Point in Agility, 1 Point in Strength, and 1 Point in Endurance] _________________ “Is this torture!?” shouted the ugly, obese transmigrator Cassius. *Ding!* [No, it’s Character Development! ^-^] —---------------- 100 years ago, Earth was suddenly overwhelmed with the appearance of Gates and the horrifying monsters within those mystical portals. That was the First Major Calamity. Now, one hundred years later, the next major calamity has arrived—the subtle invasion of an Ancient Alien species from deep into the Milky Way Galaxy. Its undercurrents spread far and wide, with the threat an apocalyptic one. Yet, that is but the 2nd of Three Major Calamities as per prophesied by the famed prophet, Baba Yaga. The Third Calamity, and the most dangerous of the Calamities, is one that will bring about the true END of the world, but only if the Second Calamity can be overcome by humanity… What does this Third Calamity detail, one might ask…? To know the answer to that, one would have to brave past the first Two Calamities and stare into the abyss, praying to all Gods known to man that the Abyss does not stare back also into you… ----------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/h8kPaEFt5D Every Magic Castle Gift = 8 Chapters Every 100 PS = 1 Chapter Every 50 GT = 1 Chapter

August Clementine was once Reacher, a wealthy and thrill-seeking businessman who had everything but satisfaction in life. After a fatal adventure, Reacher awakens on a parallel Earth, in the body of the destitute and troubled 19-year-old August Clementine. With his new identity, August finds himself burdened with debt and responsible for his beloved younger sister, Sophia. Desperate to change their fate, August immerses himself in Enders Light, a cutting-edge VRMMORPG that blurs the line between virtual and reality. In this fantastical game world, players can bring specific items that meet certain requirements into the real world and even gain a fraction of their in-game abilities and strength. Stuck at level 12 and unable to progress past his starting village due to a rare armor shortage, August must rely on his wits and determination. A breakthrough comes when he retrieves a mystical purification stone from a river teeming with magical aqua beasts and uses it to cleanse an ancient, corrupted altar. His reward includes the legendary Fruit of Corruption, a priceless item with the potential to grant supernatural abilities in the real world. Caught between the allure of selling the fruit for financial security and the temptation of gaining extraordinary powers, August must make a choice that will define his and Sophia’s future... "What? I gained the ability to extract any item from the game into the real world without restrictions?"

WARNING ‼️‼️ ‼️ ‼️ Contains explicit content and strong language. Thanks for reading in advance. “Get married to me, and I will make you have a great stand in this firm,” She broke out into a peak of laughter, as did Marcello and Emilio. “Did I say something funny?” I asked and her laughter seized. “Wa… wait, you mean what you said?” "Do I look like someone who have the time to joke around?" I asked as she gave me an odd stare. "I would be willing to transfer my share of this firm to you if you agree," ****** The life of Isabella Alessandro, a young and renowned Prosecutor in one of Italy's top law firms, took a dramatic turn when she decided to celebrate her divorce at a club, only to wake up the next morning in the bed of a dangerous mafia king, who turns out to be a rival of her father. Captured by her charisma, he decided to pursue her and make her only his, not out of love but to bring about her downfall.

After being rejected by her fiance at her wedding alter. Mariana was forced to accept her reality but not rather to let the day end without her getting married. so she rush out to find any random, good looking man to marry her. Please marry me, I promise to compensate you in whatever way I can," Marina said to the man staring at her with confidence. "Alright, I will." After the wedding, "I want to get a divorce. Let me go Aiden."  "No, you are my compensation for marrying you," Aiden remarked, on his lips hanging a cocky smile.

Liu Yang's life used to revolve around a few simple truths: If the king crab wasn't fresh enough to pinch him back, it wasn't worth eating. Kobe beef? Only the finest cuts would grace his plate. And don't even think about uncorking a bottle of French wine that wasn't old enough to run for president. But then fate hit the cosmic snooze button, and Liu Yang woke up in a parallel universe where his platinum credit card was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Michelin-starred restaurants? Ha! He couldn't even afford the valet parking. Kobe beef? More like "look but don't touch, peasant." As if that wasn't bad enough, he'd been reincarnated as the owner of a hole-in-the-wall diner where burning a simple egg was considered a culinary triumph. Just when Liu Yang was resigning himself to a lifetime of serving up gastronomic atrocities... Enter the System. The Duplication System, to be exact. How's it work? Simple. Stare at someone for three seconds, copy their skills, profit. Rinse and repeat until you've collected more abilities than a Swiss Army knife. But this isn't just a story about a chef leveling up faster than a video game protagonist on a Red Bull binge. Oh no, this is a tale of a trust fund baby determined to conquer the multiverse, one hair-brained scheme at a time.

Alexandre stared at the man ... ' a marriage contract' and she replied " no i can't " ...........months later Alexandre held Nathan in her arms and looked at Nathaniel with lots of affection in her eyes as she whispered " I love you both"

Reed has accidentally crossed over into a virtual reality game that is not due for release until a year later. Inside the game, he is a Progenitor Vampire that has been hiding amongst humans to study magic that also owns an ancient castle with over 200 vampiric descendants. What a roller-coaster ride. Thankfully, he can still return back to Earth. But the biggest crisis staring down upon him is the open beta scheduled for a year later, and the coming of the players. How can he, as a vampire, get strong enough to fight against the oncoming catastrophe incarnates – the players themselves!! This is the tale of a Progenitor Vampire leading a group of vampires and humans farming the land.

The protracted 'witch hunting' had faded into silence with the end of the Seven Years' War, and the mysteries of the East Coast had begun to conceal themselves, yet gunpowder was on a rapid rise. Mo Qishang, who should have been utterly confounded, stood at the crossroads of destiny in the name of Arthur. He stared in astonishment at the charging knights, the wizards atop the high towers, and the bizarre wilderness. He felt the sharpness of the longsword and the recoil of the firearm, both clear and unfamiliar. At last, he excitedly shook his robe and, with a smile on his face, said— "Do not believe what I say, for to believe is to exist!"

"Please marry me, I promise to compensate you in whatever way I can," Marina said to the man staring at her with confidence. "Alright, I will." After the wedding... "I want to get a divorce. Let me go Aiden." "No, you are my compensation for marrying you," Aiden remarked, giving her a cocky smile.

Harsh Vardhan , a brilliant DRDO scientist, get reincarnated in medieval India in Rajputana time ,which is staring to united whole north India in a parallel Earth similar to current one ,with altered people and events in the 7th century . NOW read how he guides the ancient India to became most powerful empire . For upi donation :- harshvbhardwaj@ibl Disclaimer:- This novel is work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. the intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual event. Reader discretion is advised.

Long-time pariah Lilith Stride gets a panel letting her level up & improve her looks. Undergoing a metamorphosis, she seeks to be beautiful. ... [ Ding! Level Up! + 0.1 Appearance ] A shiver ran through Lilith's body. "Beauty indeed requires sacrifices..." she thought, while retrieving the sword embedded in the goblin below, staring. Her less-blemished face reflected back on the bloodied blade. "I'm not yet enough, not yet... more." A wolfish whisper echoed, goblins encircling her wildly. ... *** 18+ Novel: [No Romance] + [Heartless MC] + [Fast Paced] + [Golden Finger]

Ignatius Thorn felt his life slipping away as he stared at his screen, the game he had invested so much in finally booting up. Drawn into its digital depths, He sat alongside the character he had purchased that day. At first, his fantasy life seemed perfect—until disaster struck. Finding the murderer would become his priority. With his system, he would grow stronger. Mystery and adventure await Ignatius as he builds his harem, fighting for his place in this new world. One chapter a day. 1500-2000 words.

Shrouded in biblical horrors and foreboding prophecies, Kai'len is tormented by his own ambitions, weighed down by family secrets and the heavy responsibilities thrust upon him. In a land haunted by creatures beyond human comprehension, Kai'len's dream of becoming a sorcerer seems increasingly out of reach. With every step, the eyes of the angels—ever-watchful—stare down upon him. To survive, he must learn not only the ancient art of invocation, but also how to protect those he holds dear. As he grows older, he begins to realize a harsh truth: the more he uncovers about the world around him, the more he understands just how insignificant his struggles are in the face of a vast, unforgiving universe. This is the story of Kai'len Imperia, the one who becomes the Sorcerer of No Salvation.

Zhou Liang was a 17 year old boy who was in a miserable cycle of playing video games while taking little care of himself, his sole focus being to be the best gamer in the world. One day he unexpectedly died from lack of basic nutrition after staring at his computer screen for 5 days straight with no food or water. His life was so pathetic that barely anyone, not even his father, cared about his death. So why was he chosen...? [System] [Name]: Arthur Grimwood [Age]: 0 [Guild Rank]: N/A [Military Rank]: N/A [Skills]: ... ... [Class]: Mythical Necromancer {№§▲₿ΞŁ Rank}

[COMPLETED] “Can I trust that your feelings won't impact this?” he asked, staring at her with a menacing intensity. “I'm here for the job. You require someone to play a role, and I simply need payment. This is strictly a business deal. Let's both wear our brightest smiles," she replied, maintaining a serene expression not flinching a bit at the intensity of his stare. *** “What if a client develops feelings for you?” he inquired. Venessa's heart skipped a beat at his words but she was still able to maintain her composure. “My job forbids it, as long as I'm bound by the contract,” she murmured, just audible enough for him to hear. *** Vanessa, an ordinary college student, lands a job at an escort rental agency after losing her previous one in an unfortunate incident. There, she encounters Jayden, a successful CEO seeking a rental girlfriend who won't fall for him, as he's still enamoured with his celebrity partner. However, despite his intentions, Jayden ends up falling in love first because he can't help but fall for her charms. As their professional arrangement becomes increasingly complicated, both must grapple with their growing feelings and the boundaries of their business relationship. Will Jayden accept his newfound emotions, and will Venessa remain strictly professional or succumb to love? *** This book has a little element of fantasy as the male lead comes from a secret clan of immortals. Seat back a enjoy how mysteries are unravelled and our Ml and Fl fall in love.

"You're breathing," 'Is he crazy?' Liora thought. 'of course I breathe.' She rolled her eyes inwardly at his stupidity but didn't dare to show it to him. Caspian kept staring at her, making Liora uncomfortable. She pulled her hand away, attempting to free herself from his grasp, but Caspian tightened his hold. "I'm not finished yet," he said before opening the door.

'So this is death?' Sal thought as he stared at darkness, at least that was what his brain told him. Something flickered. 'Uhn?' Sal stared at it after it materialized. It was a blue panel. It just hovered and seemed to be the spotlight in the darkness he was currently in. 'What is this?' He instinctively thought in his head. [Initiating Atomic System] [Do you wish to accept, if you do so, you will be transmigrated into a distinct world] [You have ten seconds] A countdown panel appeared. "What is this?" Sal asked, confused as he stared at the countdown on the panel. "A distinct world?, meaning I get to live another life? It's worth it, even if a demon's taking control of my soul, I still get to live again, I guess I'll go with it" Sal contemplated. "I accept," Sal murmured. [Host complies] [Atomic System activated] [Searching for suitable world…] [Suitable World found] [Creating Transmigration channel…] [Transmigration channel created] [Initiating all settings…] [Initialization complete] [ Initiating Stable Breach…] [You will now be sent to your world] 'what?' Sals Vision darkened. **** A chance to live again is it. Universe does love me I won't die again I'll make sure I don't I and My Atomic System we're going PEAK!!!!

A tale about demons and humans the evil that embraces the earth without light darkness ruled "Agony , yes agony like music to my ears" said the Devil with a wide grin staring at the pit below him, will the devil take over the earth if so then what will happen to humans who will stop the Powerful devil himself

For an eternity Alfie aimlessly drifts through an endless void unable to do anything but stare into pure emptiness. That is until a star like object appears in the distance, pulling the once aimless Alfie towards it. Descending into a new world, Alfie acquires a system but it goes haywire restricting much of it's capabilities. Without his cheat code will Alife survive his adventures?

__________________________________________________ "Everything is not what it seems" __________________________________________________ stared: Jan 18 2025 ended: ??? A/N: this will be my very own first story that I will publish in this acc. Just a few warnings, English is not my first language so there'll be some few grammar mistakes. TW!: •VERY slow updates •The cover is not mine (it's from Pinterest) •Original work Edit: You guys can also read this story of mine in my Wattpad account!

Kyoto Seinaru walk around the city with his girlfriend named Tomori. They having their time together until- Seinaru was struck by Tomori after knowing that she doesn't even love him yet mocking him to be so easy to fool. He realize, he got deceived by the one he most believe. He stare to the ground with a blank face while wondering, Why didn't he shed any tears? He finally discover that this is not his first time being put in such a painful situation. Filled with anger, the girl vanished in front of his very eyes. In his little heart, he wondered, If there infinite life for me to go through, Will I finally meet an honest woman, Or will this heart remain empty forever. He finally awake but not to meet with an honest woman he seeking for life- rather being a woman himself. Yet he realize that he is neither a man nor a human anymore. He is now a succubus and have a pointy tail connected to his hips. Amongst the human, demon was considered as an evil race so they united to faced them. He realize it's now even harder for him to find a true love until- a nowhere man greet and treat him gently. Will he finally find his true love, even it's a bit reverse... ---------------------------------------------------------- New chapter upcoming once I'm free T^T

The Luminary was offline, and the rifts were sealed, but the world was far from healed. Temporal Shadows still haunted some, and whispers of the Eclipsed lingered in dark corners. Victor and Lena moved to a quiet countryside, trying to rebuild their lives. But one night, as Victor stared out the window, he saw a faint figure standing in the distance. It looked like Eli, but his body was twisted, his eyes glowing faintly in the dark. And then, just as quickly as it appeared, it vanished. The shadows of tomorrow were still there, waiting.

/Excerpt/ Splash! Amber stared at herself in the mirror. ''What is wrong with you Amber??! What is? Ugh..you could've just shut your tiny little mouth up!! '' she said out loud to her image. Dad would've..... ugh enough with him! He was her dirty past now. ''Did you just speak up to the Vale's like that? The Vales? The most prestigious family in the entire world? The family with wealth , power and authority beyond reason?'' ''But you're a Vale now aren't you?'' Amber turned sharply. ''I'm sorry but....who are you?'' ''My bad, I'm Liam Vale. Hadrian's younger brother'' ''Hi, I'm Amber'' she said in that tiny voice hers. ''I know, you're prettier in person'' ''Thank you'' ''I wish to apologize to your family about the way I spoke back there....it was.....'' ''No! There's no need. It only made me realise something though'' he moved closer pushing her back slightly against the sink. ''I don't think you know who my brother truly is....yet'' he whispered. Amber only stared at him as he came closer. He took hold of her hand. ''Hadrian killed his own mother!''

After waking up from a coma induced by grave injuries by his father, Johnathan remembers his past life on earth. He also remembers that the world he currently lives in is no more than a mere slop novel, meant to entertain addicted readers and farm power stones. "... So, I'm destined to die, huh... Cruel fate.", he calmly muttered. "We'll see who kills whom...", he gritted his teeth and stared into the distant sky.

Roderic stepped forward, his expression a mix of irritation and wariness. "Lysandra's methods are unorthodox, but they're effective," he said, his tone clipped. "You'll find no one better at scouting or taking down a target." "I can see that," Alaric replied, his lips curling into a faint, smile. "Though I imagine her sharp tongue is just as deadly as her blade." Lysandra crossed her arms, her smirk returning despite the weight of the knights' stares. "You have no idea."

Quin stared at the beautiful figure encased in ice. Truly there was not another who compared to her perfection. Quin could not stop himself as he reached his hand out and traced her jawline. He felt a breeze caress his face. But it wasn't a breeze. The smoke of frozen breath appeared from the statues' mouth. She was alive.

reincarnated into the world of zetxer Quinn was fortunate enough to bind the last embers of a dead divine having received, his memory and access to a divine treasury filled with things he could not use. “ha ha now that’s what I call unlucky. shit what am I meant to do with this, my golden finger” Quinn sat on the floor while staring blankly into space.

She was the little human girl who kept disrupting his privacy ,always curios about what the college deep secret was all about ,why the vampires seem different than the outside world told about them. He on the other hand was the person who was intrigued by her courage and sweetness her resilient manner and her thirst to learn more ,it seem the more be saw her the more he wanted a small bite from that fair neck. His deep red eyes blinked stared at her his voice low as he questioned."should I bite."?