Gab Smolders Observation Duty

The hierarchy of Tao Cultivation is strict, and the life of a Loose Cultivator is difficult. At the age of ten, Mo Hua's Sea of Consciousness conjured a Taoist Stele. It could forge Divine Sense, learn Formation. Mo Hua would use the Taoist Stele to craft the Supreme Divine Sense, to comprehend the various heavenly Formations, and to strive for the Longevity Road. He would change not only his own destiny but also the destiny of all bottom-tier cultivators under the heavens. (Traditional Xianxia, no system, Formation genre, growth genre)

In the kingdom of Vorgaria, Prince Alaric is the heir apparent to the throne, but his life is turned upside down when his father, King Gerold, arranges for him to marry the princess of Calonia, their sworn enemy. but marrying the princess is the least of prince Alaric’s problems, he has never been attracted to woman except for his own gender which he found outrageous, this has been the prince’s deepest secret. Unbeknownst to Prince Alaric, the princess is actually Prince Finnian, a young man forced to disguise himself as a woman since birth to protect his life from the queen. as he is the king illegitimate child born by the only woman the king has ever loved. As Prince Alaric and Prince Finnian navigate their complicated web of duty, loyalty, and forbidden love, they must explore what it means to be true to oneself in a world where duty and expectation often come first. will their love survive the trials they would face together or will their secrets spill out and the flame of their love extinguished.

The Crownless Citadel rests at the center of the Iron City, a fortress of law and order and where mercy is seen as a weakness. He is marked by duty, and perhaps detachment, justifying actions in the name of protecting this city's fragile peace. But will the truth in the shadows fracture his moral certainty? Follow along and find out. Discord:: https://discord.gg/Uw2EBTwFkT A/N::: This will also be found on RoyalRoad while uncontracted. 1/21/2025

"TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF…NOW!!" Zara commanded Erythian in anger as her eyes turn blood red. he didn't see it coming and his face is flushed with shock.. "WHAT? ZAR-" he asked before Zara interrupts. "if I have to ask again...I WILL DO IT MYSELF" Zara is unrelenting. Does Eythian comply? Imagine dying and becoming the queen of a kingdom in uproar and also falling in love with two men, one of which is dangerous and must not be loved…all in one day? Zara...scratch that, Queen Lysandra has got a lot work cut out for her. When Zara placed her trembling hands on the assassin’s wounded chest, she wasn’t prepared for the force that gripped her mind. Her own hands betrayed her, snatching a dagger from her court lady and pointing it at his throat. “Who sent you?” she demanded, her voice not her own. But the assassin stayed silent, and just as quickly, the force released her. Gasping for air, Zara collapsed—only to use her fading strength to heal the man who had tried to kill her. Zara, a modern woman who died in a car crash, doesn’t belong here at all. she woke up in Queen Lysandra’s body—a fragile ruler with strange powers and enemies in every shadow. Queen Lysandra is betrothed to the calm and charming King Erythian, Zara finds herself drawn to his warmth and steady devotion it is her duty to marry Erythian as it would help calm the political ctension arising in calithea; but duty is complicated by Alaric, a dangerous warlord, his violent aura should terrify her and yet they don’t, instead they cause her to be intrigued by him. His warnings pull her deeper into a game she doesn’t understand, where he’s both her enemy and something far more dangerous. The lines between love and duty are blurred and Zara must navigate threats that come from outside the kingdom and from within herself. As she is taken further into a world of secrets. Will Zara honor Queen Lysandra`s duty to the crown and her people, or will she risk it all to follow the desires of her heart?

Late in the year 574, the Arkonian Empire undergoes an internal crisis caused by the dispute between the Senate and the nation's leaders. Philipart faces an internal conflict, torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his homeland. Meanwhile, Arcadio confronts the man responsible for his downfall as emperor. Together, they must fight to preserve what their ancestors built with the shedding of blood.

As an observer, Kahemi Tsuruki lives through his highschool life. Armed with a pen and a empty book, he immerses himself into the meaning of youth and social life. As someone who had already given up on any social school interactions, he maneuvers through the traps he assumes.

Als die reine Lotusblume sie provozierte, gab sie ihr sofort eine Ohrfeige: "Es ist nur ein Paar abgenutzte Schuhe. Wenn du sie unbedingt haben willst, nimm sie und trage sie." Präsident Jones mischte sich mit frechem Gesicht ein: "Frau, selbst wenn es abgenutzte Schuhe sind, würde ich sie nur dir überlassen." "Hau ab!" ... 【Ein Mann, eine Frau】Vor vier Jahren ging sie wütend mit dem Braten im Ofen. Vier Jahre später. "Onkel, mir ist aufgefallen, dass dein Gesicht einen düsteren Ausdruck hat, es sieht aus, als hättest du übermäßige Leberwärme. Es ist offensichtlich, dass dir eine Frau fehlt. Willst du meine Mami kennenlernen?" Der Präsident, der sich von Frauen fernhielt, schaute sein Mini-Mädchen an und seine Augen vertieften sich. Sofort packte er Mutter und Kind ein, brachte sie nach Hause und verwöhnte sie so sehr, dass sie alle nervten. Jemand fragte: "Präsident Jones, ist das nicht ein bisschen zu unvernünftig?" Der Präsident lächelte kalt: "Sie erwarten von mir, dass ich vernünftig bin, wenn ich meine Frau verwöhne?" Dies ist eine Geschichte über einen anmaßenden Präsidenten Jones, der seine Frau auf unvernünftige Weise verwöhnt und dabei sehr dominant ist.

Jovana Stafford, a determined alchemist, risked everything to save her brother with a bluish potion of unpredictable power called Serendipity. The Duke Of Veridian, Caspian Clifford, the kingdom's most formidable force, was tasked with finding the creator of Serendipity. When their worlds intertwined at a debutante ball, an undeniable attraction sparked between them, and their meeting became a clandestine affair. As Jovana struggled to keep her secret, and Caspian grappled with his duty, they must navigate a perilous path of love and loyalty. Will Caspian betray Jovana to fulfil his duty, or will he defy the kingdom to protect her?

Twin siblings how die in the line of duty in their first life. And they are reincarnated in another world magic.

A guinea pig in a scientific experiment, I must now satisfy the duties of a samurai—and all the women in my household.

Moulded from rot and souls, Loimos is born as an undead, as a skeleton. An undead linked to the weakest category of its kind, yet, he has something no other of the dead have. He is pure. Follow the journey of Loimos as he fulfils his duty and hunts down the living with extreme prejudice and faces off with the hypocrisy of those who live in death. In a world thriving with life, magic and heroes, he stands as the solution and its end.

They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love. They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love.

The contract says she can’t share his bed, but nothing stops him from getting into hers… * Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around… FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]

This book is a snippet of the story of a Kale who is led by The Universe on a more intimate journey of his soul. The longing, love and emotion of the Master of the Universe through the Universe leads him to rediscover his role and duty in the Universe. Like all the characters involved in this story, everything that happen and goes beyond is merely a journey of the soul. “When they can write false history in written form, why can not I rewrite history to spread the truth?” - Azantrhaka -

Ji-Hyun,a young woman finds herself forced into a marriage with a man she has never met,so that she will help build the partnership with the Lin's family. As she steps into her new life faced with harsh reality of her situation .Her husband,Min Soo, seems to be hiding secrets beyond his polished facade. As the nights wear off, Ji-Hyun must navigate the treacherous waters of her new marriage, confronting the darkness of her own past, and the mysteries of her husband's true intention.Will she find a way to escape and glide cage of her marriage? or will she learn to love him? "BOND OF DUTY" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty and deception, exploring the complexities of arranged marriage and the secret that lie within the surface of wealth and privilege.

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

Frank, a mercenary known for his cold ruthlessness, decides it’s time to leave the bloody world of the underworld behind. But the underworld has no plans of letting him go. Relentless enemies from his violent past keep hunting him, and eventually, they succeed—Frank is killed. But fate has other plans. Instead of staying dead, he is mysteriously reincarnated into the body of a cop in a world filled with crime, corruption, and dark secrets. With the help of a strange, all-knowing system, Frank is given the chance to live again—this time, to prevent crime before it happens.

(MASS RELEASE ON Dec 10) Klaus had spent his entire existence as a puppet, bound by the strings of fate. However, a miraculous turn of events granted him a fresh start. The remnants of his former constraints smoldered in the ashes of his past. Now, unshackled and determined, he resolved to forge his destiny according to his own desires. No one, not even a deity, would be spared if they dared obstruct his path. Klaus was ready to wield the sword of vengeance and carve his own fate in the annals of history.

Khal Valrath was a name that inspired fear, respect, and silence. A general who lived for duty and sacrificed everything else. His victories were countless, but so were the bodies left in his wake. His death should have been the end—a fitting punishment for a man with nothing left to lose. But it wasn't. He’s back, thrown into a past that reeks of regret and blood. A past that refuses to let go. The ghosts he thought buried haunt him still, their voices louder, their weight heavier. He wants to fix it, to make things right. But how do you save a world when duty still feels like chains, and redemption tastes like ash in your mouth? And worse—what if you can’t even save yourself?

The land of Ibalon is a place of datus and wars, of heroes and myths, of monsters and adventures. After the success of two heroes who resolved major catastrophes, a prophecy calls upon a third hero to pit against a looming evil. Ilunin, a girl escaping from the duty of marriage. Humaling, a thief banished from his homeland. Apahap, a hero's son burdened by his bloodline. Fate brings them to an epic journey of mysteries and secrets that blur the question: who is the true evil that must be fought?

Katarina, a sheltered and naïve young woman, moves to Sierra-Madre to live with her aloof and intimidating step-sister, Sharon. While Katarina tries to adjust to her new life, Sharon’s cold demeanor and domineering presence make it clear that living under the same roof will be anything but easy. One night, an innocent mistake leads Katarina to uncover a secret side of Sharon’s life—a world of control, seduction, and forbidden desires hidden behind the elegant exterior. Oblivious to the implications, Katarina brushes off the discovery, but the tension between them begins to smolder, slowly unraveling Sharon’s carefully guarded control. Sharon finds herself drawn to Katarina’s innocence, despite knowing the risks of crossing the line. Meanwhile, Katarina is inexplicably captivated by her step-sister’s commanding presence, even as she struggles to understand the new and confusing emotions stirring within her. As their lives become intertwined, the walls of propriety crumble, giving way to a passionate and dangerous connection that could either break them apart or bind them forever. In a house filled with secrets and desires, innocence may be the first thing to shatter. Breaking Her Innocence is an intense and provocative journey of forbidden attraction, emotional conflict, and the thin line between restraint and surrender.

Am Tag ihrer Hochzeit mit ihrer Jugendliebe erhielt Natalie Ford ein unerwartetes Geschenk: eine Heiratsurkunde. Darin stand, dass sie bereits mit einem völlig Fremden verheiratet war - Aiden Handrix. Während die Hochzeitsgäste sie weiterhin verspotteten und beleidigten, beschloss ihr Geliebter Ivan, sie zu verlassen und stattdessen ihre Halbschwester Briena zu heiraten. Zu allem Übel wurde sie auch noch aus ihrem Haus geworfen. Um ihre Unschuld zu beweisen, gab es für Natalie Ford nur eine Möglichkeit: Sie musste diesen mysteriösen Aiden Handrix finden und der Sache auf den Grund gehen! Am nächsten Tag gab es eine Neuigkeit im Fernsehen. Justine Harper, die Erbin der reichsten Familie in Bayford, kehrte nach Hause zurück. Natalies Augen verengten sich auf dem Fernsehbildschirm. Warum sieht dieser Mann genauso aus wie der Mann auf dem Bild meiner Hochzeitsurkunde? Auf der Suche nach dem Geheimnis ihrer besagten Hochzeit beschloss sie, ihm zu folgen und ihn persönlich zu fragen. "Sind Sie verheiratet?" "Nein." "Hast du einen Zwillingsbruder?" "Nein?" "Haben Sie zufällig den Namen Aiden Handrix gehört?" "Nein." "Wer zum Teufel bist du dann? "Dein Bruder." "Warte, was?" "Ja. Jetzt pack deine Sachen und komm mit mir nach Hause." Erst bekam sie aus heiterem Himmel einen Ehemann und jetzt einen Bruder mit demselben Gesicht? Hatte Gott Klone erschaffen und sie ihr mit unterschiedlichen Beziehungen angeboten?

In a time long forgotten, Serena stood as a valiant knight, her heart brimming with courage and loyalty to the kingdom she fiercely protected. With gleaming armor that reflected her unwavering spirit, she faced countless battles, often placing herself in perilous situations to shield her fellow citizens from harm. As she fought bravely, her very essence was intertwined with the fate of her realm. However, as fate would have it, her life came to a heroic end, and it was in that final moment, beneath the somber sky, that she whispered a silent wish—a longing to escape the burdens of duty and carve a path of her own choosing. When the veil of death lifted, Serena found herself awakening in a fantastical world, vibrant and teeming with magic. Here, she was not merely a fallen knight but a werefox, a reincarnated hero, gifted with the ability to confront a looming disaster that threatened to engulf this new realm. The echoes of her past life still resonated within her, but now she was faced with an extraordinary destiny: to emerge from the shadows of obligation and embrace a calling that promised both peril and the chance for self-discovery. With the weight of her previous life behind her, a spark ignited within Serena, urging her to rise and confront the ancient calamity that awaited her. She is a fox woman now, a werefox with supernatural strength and power. What happened when Serena found herself in love with a werewolf guy? In the realm of a fox, it’s forbidden for a werefox to fall in love with a werewolf. What do you think would happen to her love with the werewolf man? Do you think their love will bring the end of her or there is still more to know about the mysterious werewolf man she is in love with? Let’s find out all the answers to our curiosity in this wonderful story that is about to begin.

Riku and Yuna have been neighbors and childhood friends for as long as they can remember. While Yuna is the popular and cheerful girl that everyone admires, Riku remains quietly observant, content in their simple friendship. However, as they navigate the ups and downs of high school life, unspoken feelings begin to stir, leaving both of them questioning the boundaries of their connection.

In "The Fairy King," Soren Hale awakens in a desolate, barren forest, bewildered to find himself transformed into a fairy, the first of his species to exist. His journey unfolds amidst a world where magic and nature intertwine seamlessly. Blessed with the ability to harness mana and command the elements, Soren discovers a profound connection to a realm he now rules. Guided by empathy and driven by a sense of duty, he embarks on a quest to heal the land scarred by mysterious forces and protect it from looming threats. Story also on RoyalRoad

Claire had only one goal: to save her ailing adoptive mother, even if it meant agreeing to a dangerous deal. Forced into a contract marriage with Leon Yu—a cold and unyielding CEO—her mission was clear: make him fall in love, betray him, and walk away with his company’s secrets.But plans have a way of unravelingAs she got to know him, she realised that Leon wasn’t the heartless man she expected, and as her duty blurred into desire, she fell for him—hard. Yet when the weight of her deception became too much, and it was time to leave she left him with nothing but a letter and a shattered heart.Three years later, their paths cross again. Leon, now fueled by vengeance, drags Claire back into his life. But he doesn’t know the whole truth. Hidden in her past is a secret—a child born of their union.As love battles with betrayal and duty collides with desire, can they rebuild what was broken, or will the deceit that binds them destroy them forever?A tale of passion, redemption, and the thin line between love and lies.

Zack, a young astronaut is aboard a ship doing his daily duties when suddenly a unknown force attacks, I guess Fermi lied..

After a tragic accident, Taehyung wakes up in the home of someone from his past—someone he swore he’d moved on from. Given a mission by an angel, Taehyung must uncover his purpose on Earth while grappling with old feelings and a love he thought was lost. But there's a rule: he can’t wish to stay. Will he choose duty or the heart he left behind?

Léonard Dumont, a 16-year-old French teenager and geek of the SCP Foundation's myths, one day receives a notification on his computer from the SCP Foundation Management System. His duty is to build the SCP Foundation has The Administrator of the Foundation. This story is a mix of several canons of the Foundation. Mix everything with our own real world to add a weight of realism to all this. This is my very first story, I hope you will enjoy it and I am open to all criticism and comments.