Midair Perch Shrine

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

"Nine Heavens cast down the Undying Tree, from the tomb the Immortal's bones were fetched; Taoist Venerable tut-tutted as they drank blood plasma, Old Buddha relished in the chew of meat; Beasts and livestock rang the Dharma Drum, city foxes and hole-dwelling rats boiled in the pot; In the Immortality Wine, the resentful spirits were fishy, at the Killing Banquet, the Dao Fruit was bitter!” In this world where Daoist Skill manifested, countless Sect Cultivators, Side Door Magicians, princes and scholars, officials of high rank and nobles all coveted immortality! Owl God Tomb, stealing heavenly secrets, Pearl Gathering Skill, Holy Infant Pill, bone effigies, Yin God Shrine, human-transformed monsters, Undying Elixir, Red Line Poison, Blood Immortal insects, Mermaid Meat, gold-threaded robes, Five Poisons Primordial Spirit, Seven Star Life Extension... They killed and harmed life only to steal the "Killing Dao Fruit" borne upon that Undying Tree! Until... a sly "Fishing Man" came to this world. Wang Yuan, born with the Small Book of Life and Death, had but a simple and unadorned dream: Amid bustling strings and smoky vistas, on a night bathed in moonlight, in peace and quiet did I lean on the rail, savoring the wind, toasting to the stars. With his "Bride in bridal clothes," watching the sunrise at Taishan in the morning, admiring Qionghua in Luoyang at noon, and drinking under the aurora by the North Sea in the evening. "But you all smell so incredibly fragrant! No more, none shall escape, for today I shall crowdfund Cultivating Immortality! Please... my treasure, turn around!” The blood-red veil of the Bride abruptly fluttered to the ground.

Durin stroked the black cat on the armrest of his chair, sitting on the black leather sofa. Through the glasses perched on his nose, his gaze passed over the long table in front of him and settled on the man kneeling on the carpet: "I understand, you've made money in Naples, your business has been very successful, and you've led a happy life. You've had those secret police, friends in both the law and the underground, and even the Royal Family speaking on your behalf." "You don't need a friend like me, I know that. You're afraid of owing me a favor, and you don't want to get involved in troubles." "But now you come to me and say, 'I beg you, Mr. Durin of the Corleon family, please help me seek justice, so that my life and my family will not suffer and sink into despair.' Yet, in your eyes, I was nothing more than a second-rate artist involved in movies and music. Even at the brink of death, you still show me such disrespect, not even willing to call me by my title... Keeper of Secrets."

The Heavenly Dao is vast and unfeeling. Seeing all life as dogs. But what if an occurrence caused the heavenly Dao to reincarnate. What abilities would it have? What path would it take? Would it find Love and lose its unfeelingness? How would it navigate through life. This is a story exploring those answers and a look at how the heavenly Dao, pulled from its perch looking down on all creatures, paves the way back to the top, and what trials and tribulations await. Follow along and witness an epic story and explore profound questions. Was the reincarnation luck or misfortune, can we truly get rid of the shackles in our life.

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

Imagination was the eye of the soul, the beginning of creation. Despite her immense power, the Supreme Goddess of Mysterious Origin had to seal herself after saving the world from the threat of destruction. However, she was sent to another world by the universe's will. Ely was a girl suffering from partial memory loss. She was known as the shrine priestess of the Sacred Mountain. One day, she received the holy mission to unseal her Goddess Master. She got her priorities straight. However... The pets she adopted became the Demon Kings, capable of suppressing the world. The tree she planted became the World Tree, forming a bridge between heaven and earth. The passerby who received enlightenment from her became the Sage who led the entire generation. The disciples she nurtured became bigshots known across the three worlds. When she looked back... The street painter who pestered her for her handicrafts and paintings turned out to be a God. The young priestess she recruited was actually the number one saintess from the Divine World. She was known as the holy saintess. Yet, she still referred to herself as a mortal.

404: Reality Not Found A Cyber-Thriller Novel Synopsis: Ethan Vale’s life feels… off. The neon streets of Seoul are as loud and chaotic as ever, but something is wrong. Time skips backward. Strangers repeat the same actions. A frozen drone hangs in midair. Then a message appears on his phone: DO NOT TRUST THE UPDATE. Before he can react, it vanishes. When faceless enforcers come knocking, Ethan barely escapes—only to find himself hunted by people who shouldn’t exist and receiving messages from a hacker he’s never met. They tell him one thing: Reality is broken. And worse? He’s the only one who can see it. Now, the more he questions the world around him, the more it glitches. The more he searches for answers, the more dangerous it becomes. And the deeper he digs… the closer he gets to a truth no one was meant to find. Something is watching. Something is waiting. And if he makes the wrong move… it will erase him.

The Hasu Mountains are believed to hold many tales, the most notable being Paradise Shrine, led by a divine being known as Douma who's said to bring peace and eternity. However, a sudden climatic catastrophe changes all that with the arrival of a surreal visitor, creating numerous doubts about Douma's sincerity among many individuals. With humanity's efforts being futile against these oncoming disasters, Douma may be the only hope, for the showdown between other worlds will determine the fate of the future. I don't own Douma and some of the characters, they belong to Gotouge Koyoharu. AngelSubzero is also on Wattpad and Quotev. Published: November 11 2023

Follow Instagram @sere_nity_lee for new info novel of Serenity Lee [Mature content] [WSA 2022] || Vol 1-3 END "So, you are, my lecturer?" Audia asked as the two of them were on their way in Alvin's private car. Alvin cleared his throat once. "Yes, that is so." "No wonder I feel like I know your face," said Audia, matching her memory. "What do you teach, huh?" "Architecture." Audia nodded her head while her mouth formed an 'o' shape. 'Uh? .... Wait ... what?' Suddenly the nerves of her brain suppress the memory in the hippocampus. "Mr. Mandala?" Audia asked for sure. Which immediately got a nod from Alvin. "No way!" Audia screamed in disbelief. Her eyes narrowed at Alvin. "Why?" asked Alvin in surprise. A Mandala H, that's what Audia remembers when the new lecturer introduced himself when he first taught. Wearing a plaid shirt, smooth hair, neatly slicked back, glasses always perched on his sharp nose. Came with a bag containing his laptop and a textbook for teaching. Lecturer arrogant, pretentious cool, stingy smile, flat face, killer. Very different from Alvin who is now her husband. Unexpectedly 'that Mr. Mandala' and Alvin—her husband, turned out to be the same person. 'That annoying person turned out to be my husband?' she thought. 'Oh noooooo!' * * ******* ** The bride-to-be suddenly withdrew from the marriage due to an arranged marriage. Then run away and the news is not known. The groom-to-be was left speechless in front of the invited guests. Worry for a moment. Canceling the marriage contract or looking for an impromptu replacement bride. Until his eyes caught a woman in a white dress sitting among the invited guests. The other ones were students at his campus where he had just taught. As a substitute teacher. How will the story of their marriage continue? Will the seeds of love grow between these two strangers? With a myriad of question marks in the bride's heart, why was she chosen among the many other single women who were also present at the grand wedding of the son of one of Indonesia's well-known real estate entrepreneurs. cover: www.freepik.com === INCLUDE COLLECTION/TAP LOVE/ADD BEFORE READING. SO THAT THIS STORY IS IN YOUR READING LIST AND GETS NOTIFICATIONS WHEN NEW CHAPTER UPDATES ^^ CONTINUE SUPPORT THIS STORY, by throwing BLUE STONE'S POWER STONES FOR THIS STORY! — 1 POWER STONE WILL GET 1 FREE VOUCHER TO OPEN THE LOCKED BOOK. DON'T FORGET, A 5 STAR REVIEW YES! THANK YOU

In the shadowy depths of an ancient forest in Heian Japan, a nameless European knight finds himself inexplicably transported from his homeland to a realm unknown, hundreds of kilometers away from the familiar landscapes of Europe. Lost and bewildered, he stands amidst the towering trees of a foreign land, his armor gleaming like a beacon in this distant time period. As the knight grapples with the enigma of his sudden displacement, he soon discovers that this world is teeming with malevolent forces, demons, and spirits drawn from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. They torment him, as if toying with the interloper who has unwittingly stumbled into their domain. Each encounter with these supernatural entities becomes a harrowing battle, his sword clashing against the eerie, otherworldly forms that emerge from the shadows. Yet amidst the chaos and danger, a ray of hope emerges in the form of a mysterious shrine maiden. She becomes his guide in this realm, her gentle presence a lifeline in a sea of unfamiliar customs and an impenetrable language barrier. Together, they embark on a quest, not only to confront the demons that have ensnared him but also to decipher the ancient mysteries of Heian Japan. Their journey takes them through a world of vividly painted landscapes, from the bustling streets of Heian-era Kyoto to the serene tranquility of remote mountain shrines. Along the way, the knight gains a deep appreciation for the life of the common folk in this ancient East Asian society, as he witnesses the delicate interplay between Shinto and Buddhist practices and becomes entwined in the cultural tapestry of the time. As the battles against the malevolent spirits intensify, the knight's quest for a way back to his European homeland becomes deeply personal. The demons have not only transported him across time and space but have also tampered with his very existence. Determined to reclaim his lost identity and return home, he must muster every ounce of courage and determination, forging an unbreakable bond with the shrine maiden.

A tale about the rings of the seven kingdoms. It's powers and mysteries. What lies below for the descendant of one of the keepers of the rings. Fiona, a teen who Is embraced In wealth and honour. Her rich and expensive lifestyle Is being tested when she finds out she has powers. Her life took a turn after meeting the handsome, and mysterious Twilight Fall. Highschool ended up being more enchanting than she thought. Finding the lost rings and her families past truth. What will she find on this journey. Love, hatred or something even more than she could Imagine. His dark eyes and her brown sunny eyes. The journey for night and day Is what she will unveil with Twilight. Going through hell to find the rings before It gets Into the wrong hands, Fiona would travel through lands and worlds.   "Are you lost?". He just smirked by the question asked by me. I was the lost one. " You don't speak or,..." . I paused as he made a step forward.         "Me, lost.....". He finally spoke. My eyes were so opened with shock, hearing his voice. He had a calm yet strict voice It was so beautiful I thought he was singing.     "OH! Sorry, I thought you were lost. Besides, If your not lost what you doing In a dark cave with a creepy glowing creature". I looked at his creature as It perched on his shoulder.         He then opens his cloak and smiles. "Pardon, but Violet Is not a creature she's a friend". I looked at him with a puzzled expression. 'Who takes a creature as a friend?'. I thought to my self.         He stepped closer again, with just two step from me. "If you knew where you are, one would know thee who speaks out to the unknown". He spoke with his hands crossed behind his back.         I looked at him confused. What did he just say?. He was giving me more questions than answers.       "I don't have time for this I need to get out of here. My sisters might be looking for me". I said as I tried looking for a way out but, the only way out was to jump back Into the dark pit.           My heart jumped Into my mouth,as I almost fell into the pit again.         "It seems this fair maiden wants to die Immediately". As he smiles with pleasure, like he was mocking me.         "Can I be of some help". He asked politely, for once. I just froze up In fright, as I was not sure of who or what he is. "Come on, I don't bite". As he smirks dubiously.         I hesitated for a while, but I finally stepped a bit closer, with our nose almost touching. It was either I follow this beautiful essence, or die here In this creepy cave.       He pulled me with one hand, as his other hand was gesturing something, like he was performing some kind of jazz or voodoo I thought. I thank God I wasn't close to the little light. Cause It was at his right shoulder.         He suddenly closes his eyes. And like that.... , we were going through the cave walls like ghosts. His other arm was placed behind his back, as he just closed his eyes like he was dead.         I just watched his gawking appearance. His shining white hair, that looked like he cleansed them In a star, his light skin with no sign of scratches, marks, he was just smoothed by just looking at him, his lips were heart shaped with glistering effect, like he uses lip gloss.         I was just jealous looking at him. He finally opened his eyes. "We're here". He alerted all forgotten me. I released my self from his hold, as I saw my sisters calling my name. I was so relieved. I turned to thank him but, he was gone. N.B Cover not mine, from Pinterest. * No rape *

In a mystical forest bathed in moonlight, an extraordinary young girl named Liuli emerges, reborn into a world of wonder and danger. At just seven or eight years old, she possesses an ethereal beauty: flowing blue hair, delicate features, and a calm strength that belies her tender age. Perched atop a sleek black panther named Xiao Hei, her loyal companion, she journeys through a land shrouded in mystery. Guided by her innate connection to water magic, Liuli discovers the enigmatic Dark Water Pool, a shimmering lake radiating an otherworldly blue light. With grace that defies nature, she walks across its surface, her very presence resonating with the magical energies within. There, she hones her water manipulation skills, drawing strength from the elemental forces that dance and play around her, bonding with them in an almost playful harmony. As dawn breaks and sunlight graces her serene figure, Liuli feels the surge of power within her-a sign she is on the brink of advancing her magical abilities. She returns to her humble forest home, a cozy cave she has transformed into a sanctuary. By day, Xiao Hei hunts for sustenance while Liuli tends to their shared life, crafting order and warmth in their secluded haven. But this peaceful existence masks a deeper destiny. Liuli's quiet strength and growing power hint at a purpose far greater than survival. With every step, she draws closer to unlocking the secrets of her rebirth and the truth about the mysterious forces that tether her to this magical world. A tale of resilience, discovery, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her panther, The Rebirth of Liuli is a story of magic, courage, and the pursuit of one's destiny.

Le vent soufflait avec violence sur les falaises d’Ærindell, soulevant des vagues qui venaient s’écraser contre la roche noire. Perchée au sommet, dominant l’océan et les terres du royaume, l’Académie d’Arcadia s’élevait telle une forteresse intemporelle. Kaelen Valdris était immobile devant le gigantesque portail d’entrée, contemplant les immenses tours d’obsidienne et de verre. Il serra le poing, ressentant une colère sourde monter en lui. "C’est ici que tout commence."

In the Edo period, a legendary samurai rose to become the Winter Shogun, a warrior so powerful that he crushed yokai, conquered nations, and drowned the world in war. But his ambition turned him into a tyrant. The gods, angered by his cruelty, cursed and sealed him away on a secret island, leaving behind a world that would never forget his wrath. For 800 years, the snow never ceased to fall in the land of Yukihara, a reminder of his fury. Now, in the year 1600, war once again ravages the land. In Tsukiyama, a sacred village blanketed in eternal snow, an 18-year-old shrine keeper named Shiro lives a peaceful life, unaware of the dark fate awaiting him. When a mysterious tragedy strikes the Daimyo’s castle, Shiro is caught in a storm of betrayal, bloodshed, and forgotten legends. Branded an enemy, hunted by warriors, and haunted by the past, Shiro must uncover the truth—before the Winter Shogun’s curse awakens once more. As ancient forces stir and war looms on the horizon, will Shiro uncover his true destiny, or will he be swallowed by the sins of the past?

404: Reality Not Found A Cyber-Thriller Novel Synopsis: Ethan Vale’s life feels… off. The neon streets of Seoul are as loud and chaotic as ever, but something is wrong. Time skips backward. Strangers repeat the same actions. A frozen drone hangs in midair. Then a message appears on his phone: DO NOT TRUST THE UPDATE. Before he can react, it vanishes. When faceless enforcers come knocking, Ethan barely escapes—only to find himself hunted by people who shouldn’t exist and receiving messages from a hacker he’s never met. They tell him one thing: Reality is broken. And worse? He’s the only one who can see it. Now, the more he questions the world around him, the more it glitches. The more he searches for answers, the more dangerous it becomes. And the deeper he digs… the closer he gets to a truth no one was meant to find. Something is watching. Something is waiting. And if he makes the wrong move… it will erase him.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

Innocence was never meant for the addictive…  Addiction was something Krit Corbin accepted as part of his nature a long time ago. He decided to embrace it and flip his finger at the rules. Women had always been the number one thing on his list of addictions. He couldn’t get enough. Being the lead singer in a rock band had only made access to his favorite addiction that much easier. Being alone was the only thing Blythe Denton understood. The small town minister’s family that raised her hadn’t accepted her as their own. The minister’s wife had always made sure Blythe understood just how unworthy she was of love. When Blythe is sent away to college and given a chance to finally be free of living as an unwanted burden, she looks forward to having peace in her life. Being alone isn’t something that bothers her. She escapes reality in the stories she writes. However, the ridiculously sexy tattooed guy who keeps throwing parties in the apartment above hers is driving her crazy. For starters, he doesn’t treat her like she would expect a guy with a different woman always hanging on his arm to treat someone as uninteresting as her. She looks nothing like the gorgeous women she sees parading in and out of his apartment, but for some strange reason he keeps showing up at her door. During a party at his apartment, Krit’s new neighbor comes to the door with her long brown hair pulled up in a messy knot and a pair of glasses perched on her cute little nose. She wants him to turn down the music, but he convinces her to stay. Krit Corbin may have just found his biggest addiction yet. And Blythe Denton realizes too late that she’s finally been claimed. by Abbi Glines

Konoe no Lina is a child from the Taira no Kyodai clan. She has the advantage in her life of being able to see supernatural creatures since she was 8 years old. She got this advantage through her family inheritance which came from her grandmother. Lina lived with her grandmother after her father and mother died in an accident. Lina's grandmother was the custodian of the Toji-in Shinto Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture, Miyama Village, Japan. Lina is the successor and keeper of the last temple of the Konoe clan after her grandmother died when she was in junior high school. Now Lina lives alone while still maintaining the legacy of the Konoe clan, namely the Toji-in temple and the Sakaki tree which is 700 years old. One day Lina was forced to change schools, which was originally in Tokyo and now had to go to school in Miyama Village. Lina moved to Nippaku high school which was not far from where she lived. At the beginning of school, Lina found friends and an environment that made her feel like family, Lina had friends named Kina, Angga, and Rikki, they were classmates who were always with Lina when they went for walks, attended parties, etc. Until one day an incident occurred that they didn't think about, namely a female student was found dead in a class with scratches on her neck and chest. This incident shocked all the students and wondered what was going on. After that incident, mystical events began to occur at the school which resulted in Miyama village being attacked by evil forces. Many Yokai attacked local residents at night and quite a few of them kidnapped them and made them their food. This incident forced Lina to carry out a cleansing ritual in the village and carry out traditional rituals, but it was not as easy as Lina thought. When Lina wanted to carry out a cleansing ritual, the ghost that caused this incident began to attack Lina and her friends. Lina and her friends tried to stop this incident by entering the ghost world and immediately stopping the incident in the ghost world while finding out why the ghost attacked the village.

Author here: Thanks for picking this work of mine but I should apologize because there will be no new chapter due to revising the chapters before I'll do mass release after I finished with revision. Harold Golden shrine lived his whole life as a weapon just to neutralize monsters and demons. After so many years of fighting, he finally found peace and comfort but not all the things were as he dreamed of...

'The body is a shrine, and the soul's the idol. To enhance it is the greatest worship of the divinity. It is the greatest path to the realm of Maheshvara— the final point of every cultivator.' ----------- A man who has spent two lifetimes, one as a normal young boy and the other as a powerful being in a world known yet far too unknown, achieves another chance to repent for his mistakes. A transmigrator and a regressor, who seeks to achieve his greatest dream. Favoured by the fate and destiny, he will walk the path of burning coals with only his will power and morals to accompany him, to the peak of the mountain of his ambition.... This is the story of a man filled only with ambition and love for power—helping him to gain the pleasures of life. -------- Cover found on Pinterest. Undergoing a remake, didn't like how the chapters were going on.

Evangeline is left to stumble through the streets, rain pouring down on her and on the verge of death. Her stomach gapes open, spilling intestines into her arms, her blood slicking the stone steps of a roadside shrine. Her neck is slit, silencing her voice to nothing more than wheezes. The rain drips into her wounds as she collapses against the shrine's walls. Pure desperation drives her trembling hands to clasp together as she prays, not to a god she knows, but to anything that might listen. Her life ended that night, snuffed out like a candle. But her body stood once more. --- Warning • Female Protagonist (because some of you care for some reason)

Big sister Yanning frost, wudao Tianjiao; Second sister Yunlan, President Leng Yan; Third sister cold Qin, a killer; Fourth sister Lin Waner, TCM holy hand; Five elder sister Qin Qiu, film and television song three perch actress; Sixth sister Anning, a famous teacher in colleges and universities; Seven elder sister Jiang solitary shadow, technique everyone; And a little sister, blood against the sky, amazing background! And I will only pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger, the little Taoist Ye Chen, is the most waste one!

[ORIGINAL] Story by: Saromaru Art by: Hero Attention to all readers, there are maybe lots of grammar mistakes when you read. I promise I'll adjust it and will improve the story mistakes. Pardon me, If I published very long, but it usually takes me 1-3 days not to publish. So, not to worry. The reason why I published late: is because I was fixing the grammar and the story, I could be sick, and probably I was busy doing school stuff, you know that's a pain in the a$$. That's all my message, for those who read this have a good day and god bless you all! :D Reminder: stay healthy cause its corona. . . . ______________________________ [CONGRATULATIONS!!] You have unlocked your main ability. Main ability: [IMMORTALITY] ------------------------------------- Skills: None. Passive skills: Infinite regeneration. ------------------------------------- Stats: Strength: 100. Mana: 1000/1000. Speed: 100. HP: ∞ Durability: 100. Bonus stats : None. ______________________________ "Wait what? Immortality??!" The boy was confused because he wasn't expecting how things turned out. In a world where magical powers and monsters exist in this world. 72% of people have this kind of power and they can see a system in front of them or they don't even have any. Systems are where they can see their data powers and ability chains, and where they have to level up until they reach their full potential by training. Many monsters have also inhabited this world, and their powers are shown by ranks. Magical powers can come from lineages or shrines if they are lucky enough to be chosen. Magical powers that come from lineages can not provide a system board. These magical powers are available when the person reached the age of 10, and they will unlock an ability called "Main Ability." These main abilities are shown to have different types, such as; physical, mage, support, and other types. Akira Keita, a warrior from a distant land, travels to the central city of Celesta. A city where warriors, soldiers, and knights fought for the city's sake and a safer place to live. Akira achieves his main ability, called "immortality," And he can't die from anything, literally. Even though he died many times, he still managed to live without harm. He is one of the warriors whose healing rate is the highest amongst the warriors from Celesta. But as he grows and trains, he gets stronger and stronger until he finally reaches his goal of becoming the strongest warrior in all corners of the world.

In "Legacy of the Lost Age," an ancient god-king awakens from centuries of slumber, finding himself stripped of divine power and cast into a mortal body. The world he once ruled is unrecognizable, his once-glorious empire now lost to myth and legend. Where he once walked as a being of light, revered and feared, his name and legacy have been twisted into tales of ruin and curses. Villagers whisper of "Lost Ones," ancient beings of immense power who vanished from history, leaving behind relics that are now regarded as forbidden and dangerous. Confused yet resolute, the fallen god-king embarks on a journey to reclaim his forgotten legacy. Guided by faint echoes of his former self, he discovers remnants of his past scattered across the land—old shrines, enchanted artifacts, and places of power that have faded into obscurity. Along the way, he encounters Nia, a young girl drawn to the mysteries of the old world. Through her eyes, he begins to understand how fear and reverence have morphed his legacy into a warning tale, casting shadows over his once-respected rule. But his journey is fraught with danger. Ancient forces lurk in the darkness, entities that have grown powerful in his absence, corrupting the very essence of his world. To restore his power, he must face formidable foes and unlock secrets long buried, risking the wrath of those who would prefer the past remain forgotten. As he reclaims each piece of his former strength, the god-king must confront a critical choice: will he rebuild his empire as the god he once was, or reshape his legacy to protect the people who fear him? The path he walks could either restore the world to its former glory—or plunge it further into darkness.

After the Dao pillar of the Great Change Universe was destroyed in a battle between the most powerful forces in existence, the 33 Heavenly Dao that make up the foundation of the Universe were scattered throughout time and space. While cultivators could still cultivate and comprehend the Heavenly Dao of the Universe, without the Dao pillar, the Universe was slowly crumbling away. *** Aron Perch was born in the prestigious Perch family of the Olson Empire. Within the Olson Empire, the Perch family was known for it's powerful cultivators and their contributions to the founding of the Empire. As he was born, Aron assimilated with fragments of the Dao Pillar that had broken off. With the power of the Dao of Divination, Feng Wei will journey through this collapsing Universe.

Two lives are intertwined by an inexorable fate in a planet where ancient rivalries simmer under delicate alliances and secrets are buried behind millennia of shadows. Leek, the fearsome ruler of the V-clan, is a creature of both power and mystery. Even among his kind, he wears his immortality like armor, making every action with the intention of maintaining power. Despite his hard, authoritative attitude, he is tormented by glimpses of a lady he cannot identify. The mystery woman's dreams become more vivid, more intense. He wakes up one night in a cold sweat, his chamber dark. A shadow hangs in the corner, then vanishes as he lights a candle. An owl perches outside his window, blazing eyes riveted on him. It drops a piece of parchment before dissipating into the night. Leek’s blood runs cold. Who sent the note? Though the sender remains anonymous, Leek’s mind immediately goes to his rival, Kael, the ambitious heir of the Woo Lee clan. Kael has long sought to undermine him, and claiming the heiress would give him the leverage he needs to bring the V-clan to its knees.

The forest was quiet, and everything was still. The gentle northern wind sweeping through the trees and dried leaves brought nothing but a sense of foreboding and despair as Raphael crawled into his cave and huddled against the dirt stained walls. Stifling the moan of anguish that escaped his mouth, he pressed hard on the cut below his ribs. The blood stopped flowing briefly, as he dug some sticky clay from underneath the roots of the oak tree and applied it to his injury. It stopped the blood flow instantly. He was aware of the giant slash across his back, but he was too exhausted to attend to it. 'Later' he thought to himself, leaning back as he shut his eyes. He was lucky to have escaped with his life. "They will pay for this. I will get my revenge soon enough," he muttered to himself as the owl perched on the branch of the oak tree above hooted ominously. He had become his neighbour for the past few weeks, his hooting always reminding him that he may not be the only living thing in the forest. Other days, the silence was impregnable, the eerie quiet sending chills down his spine. As he slowly started to slip into unconsciousness, he heard a dull thud on the dirt outside the cave, too faint for a normal person to hear. But Raphael was no ordinary person. Crouching behind the roots of the tree, he waited patiently as the sniffing began. He made a silent prayer, to no one in particular as he saw the red eyes right outside his cave. They locked eyes with each other, and the enormous wolf bared his canines at him, before howling into the night. All around the forest, several other howls answered, as the earth began to tremble under the numerous paws thundering above it. 'Here we go again,' he thought to himself.

Brison, an alpha werewolf, lives in the isolated mountain village of Eldermoor. The village, perched precariously among jagged peaks, is shrouded in mystery, with its people bound by centuries-old traditions. One fateful evening, he finds a mysterious woman, Kate, unconscious in the snow near a forbidden trail while he was out hunting. Kate awakens with no memory of how she came to Eldermoor but carries a strange amulet. Brison feels drawn to her, despite warnings from the village elder, Elthar, who claims she is a harbinger of chaos. A hooded stranger arrives in Eldermoor, claiming to know Kate. His cryptic warnings about “the mountain’s curse” unsettles the villagers. That night, Brison discovers that Kate’s amulet glows under the moonlight, revealing a map etched onto its surface. Ignoring the elder’s warnings, Brison and Kate follow the amulet’s map to a hidden cave. Inside, they uncover ancient carvings depicting a tragic love story and a prophecy about two souls destined to break a dark curse. Will Brison and Kate be the two souls the prophecy spoke of? Will they be able to break the dark curse with the power of true love?

Our story starts in the modest village of Malligapuram with a stray pigeon, an enigmatic astrologer, and a hidden shrine in the forest. Ravi’s quiet life has taken an unexpected turn, nudging him closer to secrets and wonders he never thought possible. Will this unexpected calling lead him to greatness, or simply deposit him back into the comedic swirl of village gossip? And what of the mysterious message from the shrine—will it manifest into tangible change, or remain a cryptic echo in Ravi’s heart? Stay tuned for the next chapter, where new characters step into the fray, old mysteries gain sharper outlines, and Ravi inches closer to understanding the true significance of his modest place in Malligapuram’s unfolding destiny.