Shed Skin

"I am not wearing my own skin but that of a fox. I am not living my own life but an underworld life! Skins are easy to borrow, but lives are hard to repay! Neither heaven's law, destiny, nor human justice can tolerate my existence. And yet... all I ever wanted was to simply keep living!"

Dear tired Reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, gloomy aisles of the Library. It is with some regret, however, that I must inform you this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised Proliferation of tissues on the surface of the Skin of the book, The words written in days of old are like Parasites taking root in the pages, longing for someone to observe their writhing, To sense, to decipher, and to touch the very essence of this sick story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition. Keep in mind.

Ye Wutian had inherited his master's prowess in flirting and his unparalleled medical skills. With his abilities and an unbreakable level of thick-skinned brazenness, he thrived in the big city... But none of that was important, for the most crucial aspect was the awakening of the terrifying memories from before he was eight years old...

She, has always refused to let go of her childhood pride. Initially, he forced her into submission in the harshest way possible, which made her despise him to the bone. At twenty, she abandoned her husband, followed a man she thought was worthy of her, only to end up being violently mistreated. Yet, it was he who raised her from the rain when she was at her most helpless moment. Fate brought her back to her eighteenth year, for a do-over. She emerged from her cocoon, when hate was replaced by regret, she shed her thorny exterior, but does she still have the right to pursue happiness? But why does he always remind her in the coldest voice, "He Zhilan, I don't want the He Family to raise an ungrateful wretch." Or menacingly warn her, "He Zhilan, don't force me to take away your freedom!"

A human experiment enters the world after a plunge into insanity Can he learn how live life to its fullest whilst on a mental breakdown. *********** This is my first novel I plan to update at least one chapter every week ,this is just a side stuff for me . This novel may contain blood shed and psychological trauma,beware The cover isn't mine

Jem, a simple writer living her simple life without any interest about love, will encounter a spirit while in vacation in Bunkyo city in Tokyo, the spirit first appeared as a fox in Rikugien Gardens, which she followed, she got lost and ended on a bridge, at the other end she saw a person, with orange hair, pale brown skin,... and fox ears and tail?

In modern day earth evolution finally reached the solar system. shedding its old core and terrain earth transforms into a living mana core supplying mana to everything encompassing including plants,humans,animals and all aspects of life even death as it raised monsters neverseen before. As humans on earth struggled to adapt to the new changes and creatures they fought creature and human alike vying to gain power. the only exception to this rule of power was that each individual is granted one main ability and sub abilities that derive from training. mad scientists and intelligent creatures alike tried to harbor more than one abilities but no one could survive the duality of both abilities ,some even losing their life trying. This was the norm in the world to come for everyone except one unsuspecting boy named Adrian. Watch as he travels the galaxies conquering the so called norm and dominating realities.

Dr. Srinivasan, a curious and dedicated doctor, stumbles upon a mysterious woman who fell from the sky. Her body appears nearly invincible, with skin like steel, and her blood shows extraordinary properties unlike any human's. Intrigued, Dr. Srinivasan secretly collects a sample and begins researching, discovering that her blood has unique regenerative abilities. As he delves deeper, he realizes she might not be entirely human, leading him into a mystery that could have far-reaching consequences.

Black Rose is a romantic visual novel known for its darker themes. There are seven princes, and out of all of them, Valerius, the seventh prince, is the most deranged, most consumed by his twisted obsession with the heroine. He even sheds his wife's blood for getting in the way of his true love. Unfortunately for Penelope, she wakes up as the psychotic prince's bride, bound to him by an arranged marriage. There's only two ways to make it out alive—steal his heart or pierce a dagger through it. - NOTE: UPDATES EVERYDAY AT 1:30PM AND 5:30PM (GMT+8). SOMETIMES, AN EXTRA CHAPTER AT 9:30PM.

In the heart of Beijing, under the glittering skyline of progress and power, one man lives a double life. By day, he is a diligent employee in a state-owned corporation, navigating the suffocating maze of bureaucracy, hidden agendas, and tightly wound hierarchies. By night, he becomes a shadow, suppressing his true self as a gay man in a society where conformity is prized and secrets are currency. Bound by the golden chains of stability and cultural expectations, he teeters on the edge of self-destruction as his desires clash with the cold reality of corporate and societal demands. Through chaotic, erotic, and sometimes darkly humorous escapades, he discovers unexpected allies, unspoken rules, and the raw beauty of defiance. The novel chronicles his journey from being trapped—professionally, personally, and emotionally—to slowly reclaiming his freedom. Along the way, we are taken deep into Beijing's corporate culture, its forbidden love affairs, and the vibrant yet suffocating life of a man desperate to escape. This is a story of rebellion, identity, and liberation, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. It is a daring exploration of love, ambition, and the price one pays for freedom. Raw, gripping, and deeply personal, *How I Escaped from Beijing: Odyssey of a Corporate Prisoner* is not just a journey out of a city—it’s a journey toward self-acceptance and truth.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AND BLOOD SHED] Can a human be turned into a vampire without having a vampire bite or having parents who are vampires? "That power you are about to unlock would break you. It would damage any emotions you have in you" ••••••••••• Nyx Vespera had been living her life in the palace, working as a maid and getting maltreated for so many things. Despite her being the step daughter of the king. Suddenly, their kingdom offended that which was greater than them and the king of that land had promised to wipe them out if they don't offer him a human virgin as compensation. Little did nyx know that she was that sacrifice. Given to the king as a wife, she had expected him to be old and greasy like the ones she knew but what she didn't expect was to see a young and wickedly handsome man in front of her. This man was the prince of darkness, a demon who was ready to devour her at the slightest provocation. Will this marriage end up in a blood shed? Or would it be another fairytale series. Find out!!!!!. [HALLOWEEN SERIES]

"Hnnng." A woman's first moan was always a good sign. Even if she tries to suppress it, it can't be suppressed, so she lets out a breath. As she moaned, his wife's head fell back. The yukatas were randomly strewn above the sheets. A wisteria petal was stuck to the back of her neck. He stretched down and bit the flower petal. The petal and skin both crumbled between his teeth. The sweet taste spread in his mouth like an aphrodisiac. "Haa..." Xiao's hand gripped her abandoned yukata. He had already teased her nipples, and they glistened as they perked up. With another surge of desire, Jun Shang cupped her breast once again. His wife's body was beautiful. It was as smooth as a painting. Her perfectly supple breasts, her long and slender hands and feet. More than that, the most captivating features were her fragrance and her pale, soft skin that seemed to melt underneath her hands. 'You're beautiful.' She didn't seem to be touched by his words. There was no reason for her to respond with 'You too' just to be polite. But none of that mattered. Her proud face and her cold eyes. All of it. He liked all of it. And starting today, all of it would be his. "Ahh."

Celeste Featherwind has always dreamed of becoming an Anxoyal, a winged fighter for justice. After decades of training, she was finally allowed to ascend and become one. She will serve her kingdom dutifully, as she had always done, and fight against all outer threats. One day, a mission went south, and she became the prisoner of the Yxals, horned creatures that were known for their bloodlust and their hunger for power. The Yxal warrior Cruxia has been tasked with keeping an eye on Celeste and extracting useful information from her. Will Celeste betray her kingdom to save her own skin, or will she defy her captors?

Who am I?" It's the first question that crosses her mind when she wakes up in a dimly lit shed, memory wiped clean and terror seeping in. Beside her is a stranger—a towering, skeptical man just as lost as she is. Together, they stumble through the eerie confines of their prison, only to uncover a sinister truth: the walls aren't just closing in; they're alive with secrets. Blood drips from the ceiling, strange markings leer from the shadows, and the gnawing feeling of being watched tightens its grip. As reality twists into a waking nightmare, the duo must confront not just the mystery of their imprisonment, but the fragile threads of identity and trust. What does it mean to be human when everything you know—everything you are—is stripped away? Trapped in a game they don't understand, the only rule is simple: survive.

In the world of Qiniel, vampires and humans coexist by a miraculous solution. A pill that took time and hard work by a brilliant human female scientist to make it be known as the vampire quencher. In this world of it's dark histories, blood was shed for many years, and villains were known to be legends. Within this story, it will reveal the time of present events. Where defiance had taken place and a young man who was destined to restore balance between vampires and humans once again. Will he succeed in bringing peace between vampires and humans? Or Will he become the night and fearsome creature, he sworn not to become? For this tale of event will uncover mysteries happening in Qiniel. -------------------------------- Story is ongoing for the time being. Some chapters are longer than the others. Hope you enjoy this dark fantasy and thrilling action. Also give support if liked of this novel. —————————————— ⟫ ◊ Cover Made By Pin Linx NE More chapters will follow soon. © All rights reserved 2024

Kendrick "K-Dawg" Rivers has always been the underdog. Growing up in a gritty urban neighborhood where dreams often fade faster than graffiti on abandoned walls, his only way out is basketball. But making it to the top is more than just crossing over defenders or draining three-pointers. It's about survival in a world where hustle off the court is just as important as hustle on it. Between dealing with a father caught up in gang life, a mother working three jobs, and the weight of the streets dragging him down, Kendrick's shot at the pros seems farther away every day. But when a former NBA player turned coach takes an interest in him, Kendrick gets one last chance to rewrite his story. All he has to do is survive the trials of life, the competition for the spotlight, and a bitter rivalry with his best friend turned enemy, Trenton. It's a battle for fame, freedom, and a future and Kendrick will have to shed blood, sweat, and hustle to make it.

[MATURE THEMES] Never in her life had Celeste thought of waking up in the middle of the night at the horrendous screams of her parents nor finding out the man she had loved to her bone would do the dreadful deed of assisting his dad in killing her parents in the greed of power and wealth.  The grief and heartbreak she had gone through was one of hell and seeing the facade of her ex-partner's father falling before her feet the next night trapped inside the walls of her chamber when he tried to assault her was frighteningly alarming which left her with no way but to flee the Kingdom she grew up in. The palace where she only had the best of memories until that unfortunate night when she unwillingly had to let go of the people who gave birth to her. Who she loved to death.  Then again, never in her life had Celeste thought there will be a moment she will be brought to the kingdom of Elyznh— which she heard about a lot but didn't though one day she will be setting foot there and living a life pretending to be a human when the blood flowing inside her nerves were pure Vampire— living with werewolves nor falling in love with a werewolf. Her secret is her's only, and when she dies it will become mere ashes as she is and rose in the sky, until then no one needs to know.

A Tale so gruesome you skin crawls

At first, it was just that down jackets were sold out, water pipes burst due to freezing, and power was rationed throughout the city. Then, the workers who went to repair the damage died due to hypothermia, and the medical system collapsed. The cold current swept across the globe, and even the countries at the center of the equator were not spared... In just one month, the temperature plummeted by 100 degrees! The entire city turned into an ice sculpture. Before the trees could shed their leaves, they were frozen into powder. Rivers and oceans all over the world were frozen, and not a single drop of water could be found on the surface! If it were a zombie apocalypse, humans could still fight, but in the face of nature, what should humans do? This is not a movie! It's real... The extremely cold doomsday has arrived.

Her caramel skin looked flawless, leaning a little bit closer to her, a sweet scent wafted up into my nostrils and I just knew it was coming from this stunning creature that now lay in my arms. Straightening my posture so that I can take in all of her, the first thing I saw were her pinkish kissable lips, they were so full I could just take her in my mouth right now. Trailing down from her lips to her delicate neck then down to her…..LORD it looks like it was made just for me, just the right size for only my hands.

"Behind Bars" is a screenplay that tells the story of Efe a 19-year-old genius who was framed for a drug-related crime while on his way to pursue a better life abroad. Efe is sentenced to prison, plunging him into a world of despair and misery. The screenplay delves deep into the struggles of a troubled teenager and the ripple effect of his actions on those around him. "Behind Bars" is a thought-provoking piece that sheds light on the everyday life of average teenagers surrounded by the school system, societal challenges that confront teenagers and how these troubled youth navigate through popular culture amidst a surfeit of options.

Have you ever wondered what runs in straight pretty boys' minds? Girls, soccer, jocks, buddys, money, cars, watches, fashion, skin care, nightouts, traumas, loyalty, cheating, alcohol, laughter, magazines, guitar, piano, press, daddy's business, credit card, ranks, coffee, strict diet, veggies, gym, workout. Some are 'YES' some are 'MAYBE'. But boys? Awww damn~~

Curses were a rarity in Ethen and most people thought they vanished along with their creators but alas they were wrong, from the northwest of Ethen on a low tier stronghold there existed a descendant of a cursed family, a young boy of ominious origin, from the fallen stronghold of Sol there was Victor the last and only Carnage

In a world where people's fates are written on their skin in glowing runes, Seraphina, a low-born girl with a blank slate, is shunned as an outcast. When the kingdom falls under attack by shadowy forces, she accidentally bonds with the kingdom’s strongest warrior, Kael, through an ancient ritual that transfers his runes onto her. Bound by a thread of magic that neither of them understands, they discover that their connection could either save the kingdom or destroy it. The runes on Seraphina's skin reveal a prophecy: one of them is destined to betray the other. As they journey together to uncover the origins of the shadowy forces, their growing romance is tested by lies, secrets, and the weight of their shared fate.

After fourty years of relative peace between the eight kingdoms, the winds of war blow violently back to the continent of Adriantia. Eight ruling houses will fight for control of their future and present; conflict shall erupt, blood shall be spilt, steel shall clash, tears shall be shed. Who will emerge victorious, who will perish before one’s sword, and who will be lucky to even be alive in the end. — Very much inspired by the ASOIAF series —

The sound of the wheel turning echoed through the full-moon night, each rotation carrying the scent of damp earth into his lungs. The wind crept over his skin like worms as eyes appeared on the walls, watching him. The road narrowed to almost nothing, and a voice whispered his name. In the thick silence, the clock’s hand began to tick again, each beat slow and foreboding, as if something awaited him at the next stop. 'When will this stop moving?'

Tägliches Update! 9 AM PST ---------------------- Im Zeitalter des Universellen Erwachens auf der Azurblauen Sphäre koexistieren unzählige Rassen und Götter. Teufel, dunkle Götter und Monster fallen über die Welt der Sterblichen her, nur um von den Erwachten bekämpft zu werden. Howard entdeckt während seines Rituals des Erwachens zwei Talente - Mana-Wiederherstellung des Rangs F und das höchste Talent: Höchste Synthese. Er hält sich unauffällig und versteckt sich als "gewöhnlicher Magus". Durch unzählige Akte der Synthese schmiedet er höchste Artefakte, höchste Fertigkeiten und höchste Klassen! Feuerball-Synthese... Ding! Synthese erfolgreich, erlangt Fertigkeit des D-Rangs - Feuerschlange! Feuerschlangensynthese... Ding! Synthese erfolgreich, erlangt B-Rang Fertigkeit - Feuerpython! Feuerpython-Synthese... Ding! Synthese erfolgreich, erlangt Fertigkeit des S-Rangs - Drachenfeuer! Wenn Teufel einfallen und dunkle Götter herabsteigen, werden sie von der azurblauen Sphäre vor ihnen mit offenem Mund zurückgelassen. "Nein, das ist eine Falle... eine Falle, getarnt als einfacher Muffin! ---------------------- WSA 2023 Eintrag! Bitte zeigen Sie Ihre Unterstützung, wenn Ihnen die Geschichte gefällt! Wie kannst du deine Unterstützung zeigen? Verschenke Power Stone! 150=1 Bonuskapitel 200=2 Bonuskapitel 500=3 Bonuskapitel Bonuskapitel werden in der folgenden Woche veröffentlicht!

When a young girl named Alara, born with an albino skin condition, is filled with doubt about love, her world is transformed when her parents host a grand ball and the enigmatic Prince Hydra agrees to attend. Renowned for his icy demeanor, Hydra's presence at the ball sets a chain of events in motion that will challenge Alara's beliefs and ultimately change her life forever. Dive into a story of unexpected connections, inner strength, and the power of love. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

I woke up in a strange world. The first thing I noticed? I wasn’t in my bed. I wasn’t even human anymore. No. Instead, I was... slithering on the ground, my body long and serpentine, glistening in the dim light of the cave around me. I felt the strange sensation of scales on my skin, each one sharp and slick. What, I'm a snake ????

*MAJOR UPDATE TO ALL CHAPTERS* In this story we explore the discovery of teleporter technology, origins of the berserker power-up, the circumstances behind the teleporter accident and we dig deeper under the skin of UAC officials. Book 1 in a series of 4.