Gab Smolders Observation Duty

Two alphas. Two worlds. One inevitable war. Once, Aurora Adkins was a joyful, simple woman who believed in love. But love betrayed her. Left with nothing but heartbreak and a six months old daughter, Ayla, she clawed her way up from the ruins of her past. Now, she’s a real estate mogul, a self-made powerhouse with a heart of stone. Until she collides with him. Theron Drakos—ruthless, elusive, and heir to the Drakos Corporation. He’s built his empire in the shadows, and now, he’s ready to claim Eldoria. There’s just one problem, Aurora stands in his way. From the moment they meet, it’s war. Deals turn into duels. Boardrooms become battlegrounds. Two unstoppable forces, neither willing to bend. But beneath the sharp words and sharper gazes, something else smolders. Pride says they should walk away. Ego demands they win. But fate? It has other plans.

After a terrible accident, a victim of fate finds himself reincarnated into the body of the heir apparent to the Realm of Northwind. The Heir Apparent will be published in physical and audio forms by Podium Entertainment. Keep your eyes open for The Heir Apparent - Book 1 to be released soon. This reincarnated man within the body of Thale Feldrast has 20 years to prevent his homeland from being pulled into a deadly war and 25 years to prevent the end of the world. Thale does not embark upon his journey unarmed, however. Upon birth, he inherited the Talents known as [Observe] and [Hellfire]. With [Observe], Thale can glean a significant amount of information from any target he chooses. With [Hellfire], he can summon forth flames that can burn a man to death within seconds. Thale knows that without his help the world of Ferrum is doomed. He will have to overcome the entrenched power structures of the world and his own frail body in order to defeat Lothar, the Medial of Judgment. New chapters of the Heir Apparent will be released every day at 2:15 PM EST.

Als Tang Li Xue versehentlich als Fuchs wiedergeboren wurde, erhielt sie als Entschädigung ein System, das ihr helfen konnte, sich zu entwickeln und eine Gottheit zu werden. Wie könnte Tang Li Xue in der weiten unsterblichen Welt voller mächtiger Kultivatoren, dämonischer Bestien und mysteriöser Geister als Fuchs überleben? Es gab keinen anderen Weg: Tang Li Xue muss weiterhin aufsteigen, lernen und sich entwickeln, bis sie zu einer unbesiegbaren Fuchsgottheit wird, die über allen steht! Begleiten wir Tang Li Xue auf ihrer Reise, um allen Gefahren in der weiten unsterblichen Welt zu begegnen und Schritt für Schritt stärker zu werden!

In der Provinz der Neun Himmel, weit über den Himmeln, existieren Neun Galaxien aus Astralflüssen, die aus unzähligen miteinander verwobenen Sternbildern bestehen. Für Kampfkultivatoren konnten sie eine angeborene Verbindung mit einem der Sternbilder herstellen, ihre Astralsseele erwecken und sich in einen Stellaren Kampfkultivator verwandeln. Der Legende nach waren die stärksten Kultivatoren in der Provinz der Neun Himmel Wesen, die jedes Mal, wenn sie in ein neues Reich vordrangen, ein Astraltor öffnen konnten. Ihr Talent in der Kultivierung war so groß, dass sie sogar angeborene Verbindungen zu Sternbildern herstellen konnten, die in einer höheren Schicht als den Neun Schichten der Himmel existierten, und sich schließlich in die himmelstrotzende und erderschütternde Macht verwandelten, die als Kriegsgott der Neun Himmel bekannt ist. Qin Wentian ist der Hauptcharakter dieser Geschichte. Wie konnte ein Kerl mit einem kaputten Meridiansystem erfolgreich kultivieren? Es gab unzählige Stellare Kampfkultivatoren, so wie es unzählige Sternbilder am weiten Sternenhimmel gab. Was er sein wollte, war das hellste Sternbild von allen, strahlend am weiten Sternenhimmel.

Xuanqian-Kontinent, wo es viele Sekten und viele Experten gab. Der junge Zhou Heng, der ein geheimnisvolles, schwarzes, zerbrochenes Schwert in seinem Dantian trug, kam aus der Stadt des Ursprungssteins und kämpfte sich seinen Weg, um in dieser großen Ära ein Stück der Welt zu erobern. An die überaus Bösen: Tötet! Tötet diejenigen, die meine Freunde und Familie schikaniert haben! Töte diejenigen, die mir den Weg zur Erleuchtung versperrten! Auf dem Weg zum Himmel schreite ich mit Liedern, mit dem Schwert in der Hand, ich allein werde unter dem Himmel geehrt!

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.

Vermilion Snow Amid the cold, unforgiving landscapes of war, two lives collide in the shadows of deception. She is Anya Blackwood, an elite British spy—trained to manipulate, infiltrate, and vanish without a trace. Her mission is clear: gather intelligence, expose weaknesses, and ensure victory for her country. But war has a way of blurring lines, and the moment she steps onto Russian soil, her path becomes entangled with the very enemy she is meant to destroy. He is a Russian soldier, bound by duty and discipline. His orders are simple: trust no one, eliminate threats without hesitation. But when a woman appears out of nowhere on a snowy battlefield, something about her feels... off. A civilian? A threat? A ghost from the enemy's side? He should turn her in, yet an inexplicable force holds him back. In a world where betrayal is inevitable, and trust is a luxury, they walk a razor’s edge between duty and desire. And when blood stains the snow, one question remains— Who will be the first to fall?

B2B is a philosophy of an observer through time about diverse events of amazing magnitude that beads together generations that came before, the existing, and the generations that would come.

In this sweeping science fiction epic spanning billions of years, Bobby Kestrel—the last human in a dying universe—becomes the first human on a living Earth. After investigating a mysterious black hole, quantum engineer Bobby Kestrel finds himself thrown impossibly back in time to Earth's prehistoric past. Enhanced by self-replicating nanites that grant him immortality and emerging psychic powers, Bobby watches civilizations rise and fall across the vast expanse of Earth's history. From witnessing the extinction of dinosaurs to observing the first primates, his unique perspective makes him both observer and reluctant participant in humanity's journey. But Bobby's extraordinary displacement is no cosmic accident. As his abilities grow stronger through the millennia, he uncovers evidence that the gravitational anomaly was manipulated deliberately—part of a grand design orchestrated by entities operating beyond conventional physics. Bobby must unravel why he was chosen for this solitary journey through time while confronting the ultimate question: Is he meant to be humanity's silent guardian or its evolutionary architect? Also available on RoyalRoad, CHYOA, Webnovel etc... under same pen name.

In her previous life, she had wronged and divorced the man who truly loved her, and by the time she realized her mistake, it was too late. Now, granted a second chance to make things right, she carries the knowledge of the future. Will she seize this opportunity to redeem herself? "Hubby!" she purred playfully, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Call me that again, and I might just devour you right there," Rowen warned, his gaze locking onto hers with a smoldering intensity. Follow Vanessa as she sets out to seduce her ex-husband in this dramatic, heart-pounding tale.

Charles Wentworth, a rich young man, has a big problem. He must choose between marrying a wealthy woman, Katherine, to save his family's business, or following his heart to Helena, a kind girl from a middle-class family who truly loves him. But love can be dangerous. When Charles disobeys his cruel father, Edward, he and Helena must run away through a dark and stormy forest, chased by armed men and hidden secrets. As they try to escape, Charles must decide if he will give up everything for Helena or do what his family wants. With every step, things get more and more dangerous. Will Charles and Helena be able to be together, or will his family's wishes tear them apart? A Rich Guy's Dilemma is an exciting story about forbidden love, fighting against the rules, and hoping for a better future.

In a world of crime and violence, Krish is a loyal right-hand man to a ruthless gangster. But when he falls for Aarohi, the woman trapped in his boss’s control, his life takes a dangerous turn. Torn between duty and desire, he must make a choice—protect her from the inevitable fate that awaits or lose himself in the war of love, betrayal, and redemption. In the end, will the cost of her smile be too high to pay?”

In a world where gods have fallen and kings reign supreme, one name was once whispered in fear and reverence—Damon, the God of Madness. A being of unfathomable power, consumed by the very chaos he wielded, Damon was betrayed, his legacy shattered, his existence erased from the annals of history. Yet madness is eternal. Reborn in a mortal body, Damon awakens in an era where his name has been forgotten, his power stripped away, and his enemies thriving in the wake of his downfall. But the embers of his past life smolder within him, whispering of the godhood he once held—and will reclaim. With every step, he unravels the secrets buried in time. The family he lost, the sects that conspired against him, the ancient laws that govern the land—Damon will tear through them all. In a kingdom ruled by titanic monarchs wielding divine domains, he is an anomaly, an echo of a forgotten nightmare. And he will not be ignored. Bloodlines clash. Kings fall. And as Damon embraces the madness that once devoured him, the world will learn a terrifying truth. A god does not beg for vengeance. He takes it.

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.

I am Suzuki Yuuto, and you probably won’t remember my name. I prefer it that way. I’d rather observe than be noticed. This notebook is where I record the little things in life—the things most people overlook. You might find it boring, but to me, it’s an entire world.

Sometimes, some things are meant to happen. No matter how we try to change something, some things are set in a particular way. Some duties must be done by the one chosen by God, the nature, the universe, the unknown or anything that comes to mind. It is a tale as old as time. At the right time the duties of the chosen one appears, but the choice he makes at that moment change the course. Let's delve into this story.

What happens when a world encounters an apocalypse it has never encountered before? When the appearance of dungeons and system changes the laws of society drastically, ability users are burderned with the duty to save the cities regardless of their age , health or class. What happens when three ability users along with a normal person meet each other through a situation no one could ever imagine happening? Is this destiny or the work of someone who is pulling strings behind the scenes?

Norris, an ordinary man from Earth, unexpectedly transmigrates into a fantastical otherworld—a realm teeming with magic, mythical creatures, and ancient secrets. With his memories intact but his life turned upside down, Norris discovers that he must adapt quickly to survive in this new world. Coming from a lowly background and left with no other choice, Norris turns to the arcane arts and becomes a necromancer—a wielder of dark magic with the power to communicate with the dead and manipulate life and death. Determined to avoid the pitfalls of involvement and the shackles of destiny, Norris decides to observe the world without becoming deeply entangled in its affairs. He believes that by maintaining a pragmatic and detached approach, he can navigate this enigmatic land without getting drawn into its complexities. However, as he delves deeper into the otherworld, Norris begins to question whether his objective is truly attainable. Despite his efforts to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue, power struggles, and moral dilemmas. The necromancer's path is fraught with challenges, and Norris's encounters with both allies and adversaries force him to confront his own beliefs and values. As he traverses the otherworld, Norris grapples with the blurred line between observation and involvement. Can he truly remain an uninvolved observer, or is his detachment merely a delusion? The more he uncovers about the otherworld's secrets and its inhabitants, the more he realizes that his presence has consequences—both for himself and for the world around him. "Necromancer Otherworld Directory" is a tale of self-discovery and the struggle to balance power with responsibility. As Norris navigates the complexities of his new existence, he must decide whether to uphold his desire for detachment or embrace the role that fate seems determined to bestow upon him. In a world where every action has ripple effects, Norris's journey will test the limits of his resolve and reveal the true nature of his destiny.

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

--- The Lord of the Stars Kingdom For centuries, the celestial realms have watched over the universe, maintaining balance and order. But when an ominous dark energy takes the form of a powerful being, its sole purpose to bring doom and eternal darkness to Earth, the cosmic balance is thrown into chaos. Dhruv, the revered Lord of the Stars, is chosen to descend to Earth and uncover the source of this growing darkness. He is tasked with eliminating the threat, but his mission comes with a condition, he can only return to his celestial kingdom once his duty is fulfilled, unless he breaks the sacred rules of the celestial order. As Dhruv walks among humans, observing their struggles and resilience, he begins to experience emotions foreign to his existence. He witnesses the beauty of human ambition, the warmth of companionship, and, most dangerously, the stirrings of love. But the darkness lurking in the shadows is not idle. The entity’s influence grows, creeping into the hearts of humans, distorting reality itself. As celestial and earthly forces collide, Dhruv must make an impossible choice, fulfill his duty and return to his kingdom, or risk everything, even his own divine existence, to protect the world he never expected to cherish. In a battle of fate and free will, light and darkness, love and duty, who will triumph?

A young man who with the destiny of the person who will save the world from totalitarian rule and bring about judgement to evil doers, grows tired of his duty, and even more so when made aware of the alternative to live his own life with his soulmate. Having encountered girl with an angelic presence, he finally feels at home, but continues to be confused about his responsibility to save the world. What matters to him more? Is she the world to him now? There still needs to be the attempt to overcome the evil that has the potential to endanger her life, even if that's to come 80 years from now, and attempting to combat it could just bring it about faster, in which case there's no turning back. While there is still nothing to his name, should he move on from this duty so that way he isn't held accountable in the case that he fails to save the world? The obviously good thing to do would be to somehow get the best of both worlds, but it's too hard for him to figure out what that even looks like in his tired state, so, for now at least, he should follow his love and see what happens.

"Take me to him…" Was the last thought of Maria Javier as the dark sea claimed her. All she wants is for her mother to love her. All she wants is to be loved. But each time love is within reach, tragedy would happen. Maria never imagined that the woman who gave her life was the same who would take it away. Zacary Archer was a pirate that ruled both land and sea. With three Nations under him, he was a force to be reckoned with. His wits made him unstoppable. His charm made him irresistible. His anger was something to fear. His crew of loyal men was deadly. He can have everything he wants, but the one thing he vowed not to want is love. Not again. Yet the woman he "caught" was impossible to resist, and in the high seas where danger was everywhere, it was his duty to make sure she was safe. Even from his own thoughts. In a world Maria knows nothing about, Zac introduces her to a world filled with wonder and adventure. And then duty calls him, could he still keep her? Or will he lose her?

A World Traveler someone who had witnessed so many worlds has now been cast into these worlds through his death once an observer now a participant who can use a Gacha to get abilities related to the world he is currently within.

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. FYI; This is going to be a slow burn romance, so enjoy

The vastness of space had always filled Dr. Orion Vance with wonder, but today, apprehension tainted that awe. Standing at the observation deck of the Astralis, he gazed at the swirling nebulae beyond. The ship, one of the most advanced research vessels of the United Earth Alliance, had been his home for five years, but nothing in its extensive database could explain the anomaly before them.

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

Ash Mercier has always been good at understanding people what they want, what they fear, what makes them tick. It’s not magic. Just observation, pattern recognition, a skill sharpened over years of watching the world with cold, detached clarity. He thought he had life figured out. Until one night, something shifts. It starts small. A street that feels too quiet. A flickering light that shouldn’t matter. A strange feeling he can’t shake. Coincidence. Imagination. That’s what he tells himself. But the moments keep piling up. The city around him feels… wrong. The people, the places things he’s known his whole life suddenly feel unfamiliar, like a script he’s no longer following. Ash has spent his life reading people apart, staying in control, always one step ahead. But now, for the first time, he’s starting to wonder has he ever truly been in control at all?

Dorian Vaelis, a prestigious Alpha raised under the rigid expectations of his powerful parents, lives a life defined by control, duty, and perfection. But his carefully crafted world begins to unravel when he meets Rhys Everen, a rebellious and sharp-tongued Omega who seems determined to challenge everything Dorian has been taught. As Rhys persistently pursues him, Dorian struggles with emotions he can't control, all while uncovering the hidden truth about his origins-including the reappearance of his biological Omega parents, who have been watching from the shadows. Torn between his duty as a Vaelis heir and the intense pull toward Rhys, Dorian must navigate a web of secrets, power dynamics, and forbidden desires that threaten to upend everything he thought he knew about himself and the world around him.

Elena Vasquez knew professionalism was key, but nothing prepared her for Adrian Blackwood—the brooding, wheelchair-bound heir with a filthy mouth and a sinful smirk. He’s supposed to be her patient, off-limits in every way, but the tension between them is anything but clinical. Trapped between duty and raw desire, Elena knows one wrong move could cost her everything… but resisting Adrian? That might be impossible

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.