Zach Bryan

**Tag:** R-18, Harem-seeking protagonist, Evil protagonist, Perverted protagonist, Handsome male lead, Cruel characters, Special abilities, Eastern and Western settings in a SciFi world, unhinged comedy, tragedy, slightly above average intelligent characters and plot twist. Synopsis: Zachary "Zach" Walters is the ultimate nerd: 22 years old, perpetually unemployed, and perfectly content to spend his days locked in his room, devouring fantasy novels. Living off rent from a shop his late parents left him, Zach believes the world outside is overrated, especially when he has his trusty laptop and an endless supply of energy drinks. But after spending weeks reading Chronicles of the Archmage: Arkanis Ascends, Zach hits his limit. The novel's ending—was shit, the power of friendship nonsense—pushes him into a full-blown rant. He tears into the author with an unhinged, scathing comment in the forums, mocking the novel, the villain's pathetic defeat, and even the author's "beady eyes" for writing something so cringe-worthy even saying he who isn't a author can write better. "You think you're better than me as an author? Better than my protagonist? Let's see how you fare in my new world." Suddenly such text appeared. Before he can reply, Zach is yanked into a very similar fantasy universe he mocked, reincarnated as a disgraced prince banished from his kingdom for sleeping with the king’s concubine. Stripped of his royal status but not his charm, Zach quickly realizes that fighting villains or becoming a hero is overrated. Instead, he decides to focus on the finer things in life: building a perverted waifus harem and indulging in every smutty fantasy he’s ever dreamed of. But in a world of cunning regressors, overpowered plot armour characters, arch mages and scheming heroes, Zach's carefree antics might just land him in hot water—or worse, dead. Can this trash-talking keyboard warrior survive his own delusions, or will he end up as another failed side character in someone else’s story? When fantasy meets debauchery, chaos is sure to follow.

David thought he would live a normal life when he awakened the banking system at the age of 18. However, fate seemed to have something else in store for him as his life turned upside down when following the death of one of his loyal client, a shiny window popped up in front of him. [Regretfully! You lost one of your clients today. However, the Bank of Eternal Origin can never suffer a loss. Even if he died, the client will have to pay back somehow, therefore his soul was captured. You now have the following options, keep in mind that you can only choose one. 1 - Extract Client's Crystallion of Life (Money Talks, Grade - Uncommon) 2 - Extract Bryan's memories from his birth till his death. 3 - Any item that client owned in his lifetime. 4- Do Nothing, let the compound interest do its thing and decide again when the Client dies in his next life. Please note as capturing the soul and imprisoning it requires a large amount of mana because of which you only have two hours left to make a choice.] ------------------++ castle = one extra chapters for a week.

Good and bad luck has followed Zach ever since he was five. Poor guy. His life has been far from the sweet and peaceful paradise one might expect of the youngest son of one of only four dukes in a great Empire. But a little more excitement than expected doesn't stop him from pursuing his dreams of summoning, and perhaps his luck is finally turning once he manages to summon something great. Armed with maids, a scummy gift of luck, and a strong will, Zach sets out to live life as he pleases, even to the annoyance of those around him. First stop: The Academy.

Betrayed on her wedding day, framed for her parents’ murder, and exiled from her pack, Vivian barely escapes with her life. Three years later, she returns—not as the broken girl they cast aside, but as the ruthless Queen of Rogues. When she uncovers Bryan’s plan to conquer innocent packs, she seizes the chance to strike back. With vengeance in her heart and an army at her side, she’s ready to reclaim what was stolen. The exiled Luna is back—and this time, she won’t show mercy.

A good young man who died while protecting a small girl from human traffickers got chance from the God as that girl grows up and becomes a super power and helps the society. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diclaimer English is not my first language. It is also my first time writing this stuff. So, please take easy on me. All the copyrights belongs to the Original Creators _________________________________________________________________________ Tags #Smart MC #Genius MC #Business #Business Management #Fanfic #Hollywood #Tecnology #Games

"On that day, Zach Harper died-" Or at least that was how it was supposed to be. I died. But there was good news, and bad news. The good news; I was reincarnated! Transmigrated into the World of Aethoria! Holy fuck, miracles do happen! But the bad news was, "Huh? What's this?" ... [DING!] A New Quest has been issued:- Type:- SURVIVAL Name:- Quest To Becoming Stronger: Description: The {Great Calamity} is coming...Get stronger and survive. Duration-: ... Reward:- ... Penalty:- Death, ??? ] ... I had to survive. •••• Join the discord! https://discord.gg/3E6p8AdQVR ••• Stone goals will be re-updated soon.

After the loss of his father, Caesar Tiu finds himself retreating into a world of silence. Once a confident top student, he now walks through life as a shadow of who he used to be—detached, indifferent, and unwilling to let anyone in. That is until he meets Blythe, a girl with platinum blonde hair and eyes as bright as the sky. Unlike him, she is bold, outspoken, and completely unafraid to challenge his quiet world. What starts as an unexpected friendship slowly turns into something deeper. Through Blythe, Caesar rediscovers laughter, trust, and the warmth of human connection. But emotions are never simple, and when an unexpected rumor threatens to break their fragile bond, Caesar is forced to confront feelings he never intended to acknowledge. Meanwhile, Zach, the arrogant boy he once disliked, slowly becomes an unexpected ally, proving that even the most unlikely friendships can hold meaning. Blue is a heartfelt story of love, loss, and healing—of a boy learning to face his past and a girl who teaches him that even in the loneliest moments, there is always a shade of blue waiting to be seen.

In a universe where realms clash and destinies intertwine; Zach, a seemingly ordinary youth with an enigmatic past, finds himself thrust into the heart of a cosmic conflict that threatens to unravel the very fabrics of all planes of existence. When the Physical Plane, the Dream World, and the Shadow Realms collide, ancient powers and mystical entities awaken, setting the stage for an epic battle that spans dimensions. Zach; Chosen by Destiny, and bound to a looming apocalyptic future by Fate, must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with formidable foes and elusive allies. Fortunately, aided by Luck, he uncovers a paradox that defies logic—a prophecy that foretells his rise as the savior of all worlds, yet hints at a catastrophic choice that could lead to their annihilation. Amidst the backdrop of epic battles, Zach must confront his inner demons and embrace his destiny. The stakes are higher than ever as he grapples with the duality of his nature, the weight of his decisions, and the enigmatic forces that shape his path. As the realms teeter on the brink of collapse, Zach's journey becomes a race against time to master his powers, and prevent the cataclysm that could end all worlds. This gripping tale of adventure, magic, and self-discovery explores the complexities of identity, the nature of destiny, and the ultimate paradox of choice. Alliances are forged and broken, Secrets revealed, and the line between Hero and Villain blurred invisible. ------- Will Zach rise to the challenge and save the realms, or will he succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume him? The fate of all existence rests in his hands.

Zowe Slein Martin is a simple, bubbly, happy go lucky and stupid for her crush. Bryan Lupez San Teruso, A.K.A BLUST. Isang high class, fashionable, gwapo, matalino at higit sa lahat sikat sa buong school. Isa siyang transfer student. Gagawin naman lahat ni Zowe para lang mapansin siya nito, a little things na nagagawa o naibibigay sa kaniya ni Blust. Parang umaabot na hanggang langit ang kaniyang ngiti. Pero magbabago ang takbo ng kaniyang kwento pagdating ni Blust sa school nila, Ika-crush back din kaya siya ng crush niya? Magugustohan rin kaya siya nito? Magiging sila kaya? or maybe she's the midnight summer of Blust.

Open to criticism, english is not my 1st language _____________________________________ Join Talented Zach Wenger on his journey today to find peace from this chaotic zombie apocalypse And eat something other then ready meals for once…

En la tranquila aldea de Belsira, la familia Draymor vive en paz, sin saber que su destino está a punto de cambiar para siempre. Kael Draymor, un poderoso mago del Quinto Abismo, disfruta de una vida sencilla junto a su esposa Lysandra y sus hijos, hasta que una oscura amenaza se cierne sobre ellos. Un ataque inesperado destruye la aldea y obliga a Kael a luchar con todo su poder contra los invasores, liderados por Lirael Thorne, un temible mago del Sexto Abismo perteneciente a la Orden de la Abominación Eterna. Su objetivo: obtener un fragmento del Corazón del Abismo, un objeto misterioso que Kael ha protegido durante años. Kaien Draymor, un niño de ocho años es obligado a huir junto a su madre y hermanos quien deberá enfrentar un destino incierto mientras descubre los secretos de su linaje y el verdadero significado del Abismo en su interior

Kys, Tsu, athex, art, demon, noob, failed, zahard, akkuzz, and ESPECIALLY chocolates. And btw, ily zach pookie

En un mundo dividido entre diez poderosas familias nobles, cada una gobernando vastos territorios y tierras, una casa legendaria se enfrenta a la extinción: los Fox. Conocidos por su astucia, maestría en la magia, armas, y su habilidad incomparable en la estrategia, los Fox ascendieron rápidamente, consolidando su poder y fundando el Principado de Vulpia. Sin embargo, ninguna casa es inmune a las intrigas. Traiciones internas y conspiraciones externas llevaron a su inevitable caída, dejando solo un único sobreviviente: Rhydian Fox, un prodigio que lleva en su sangre el fuego de la antigua grandeza. Solo y enfrentando un mundo lleno de alianzas peligrosas, Rhydian emprende un camino para recuperar lo que queda de su linaje, buscando lealtades, aliados, y talentos excepcionales para reconstruir su casa antes de que el nombre Fox desaparezca para siempre ¿Podrá avivar la llama de su legado antes de que la oscuridad lo consuma?

"Remember, Evil isn't a birthright; it's a result. I've seen it time and time again: All it takes is for one to reach their breaking point. So, how far are you from yours?" - Unknown Reader Bryan has always been an outsider. Born with unique features that branded him as cursed, he endured a childhood of relentless bullying and isolation. All he wanted was to fit in, to make a friend. But no one wanted him—not his parents, not his peers, and certainly not society. What to expect: - Slow pace story - Military Academy - Hardworking MC - No Harem - Tragedy - Magic System - Nothing Brand New

Triplets Alphas: My Destined Mates. My mother recently fell into a hasty love with the werewolf Alpha King, which means the change in our lives was certain. We were normal wolf individuals at the Werewolf Capital, and I love my simple life so much I never quite settled with the change; I only accepted it. Just when I began adapting, the triplet Alpha Princes came back from the city where they went to study. Not only were they all my fated mates, but they all were interested in me and I’m weirdly fascinated by them all too. However, I can’t possibly court them all, I have to pick one to forever keeps my heart wobbling even if they all happened to mess with the heart. Bryce made me happy more than any of them, Brent gave me a weird feeling I loved feeling, and Bryan was like the perfection I always needed. However, they’re my stepbrothers. What game was fate playing pairing me up with them? Was it dangerous? Or just full of secrets? Because I found out this might be more than a game, this was something more!

— E aí menor o que você pretende fazer, ficar com ela e mørrer tentando salvá-la ou entrar para a minha facção? Caroline Almeida mais conhecida como Carol, acreditava ter uma vida tranquila na favela, até se deparar com o envolvimento do seu irmão na facção do morro... Sua tranquilidade não termina por aí, entre brigas e desentendimento dentro de casa, seu pai não aceitava a vida que o seu irmão levava... Carol se aproximou ainda mais do seu melhor amigo Bryan Fernandes alguns anos mais velho, super batalhador e completamente apaixonado pela mesma... Ambos acreditavam que o seu relacionamento iria começar a caminhar, porém após uma noite perfeita, uma notícia aterrorizante e perturbadora será descoberta por Bryan, que ficará terrivelmente abalado em como proceder após. Nada será como antes! Tudo o que se esconde, nunca fica coberto para sempre...

Weird thing happend with Stella from a very young age but those small changes made her different from the other children of her age. Stella’s parents tried everything to bring their normal life back only leading Stella to be separate from them. Living a normal life for 10 years by herself destiny brought her back to where her parents tried to free her from. She regained the power she had lost. Trying to cop up with the sudden change, soon her path crossed with his—or maybe he deliberately intertwined their fates, ensuring she stayed by his side.. Darren Milton famously known as the CEO of Milton empire's and also the crown prince of D country for only few who knows. He is going to marry one of the daughter of McCartney family, Stella McCartney. Though he had encountered Stella McCartney briefly in the past, her presence had left a mark on him. ___________ "Stella, introduced him to us". Zach said not believing his eyes that where seeing Darren beside Stella. "Darren, Stella’s Fiancee". Darren said before Stella could say anything which made her eyes wide with shocked including her friends. Stella than excused them from her friends who were equally shocked by Darren's words. "I haven't agreed to it". Stella said keeping her grounds. Staring straight into his eyes. "Yet". Darren said with a small grim on his face. His confidence irritated her. He was determined on making this woman his for the rest of his life. No escaping from him now. ____________ PS: The cover is not owned by me. Credit goes to the real owner. If you as the real owner want to take it down do tell. Thanks.

In a realm where humans and vampires are bound by an uneasy truce, Aurora Wynters, a fierce vampire hunter, lives for vengeance. Ever since losing her family to bloodthirsty vampires, she has trained with a mysterious group of hunters, sworn to rid the world of their monstrous enemy. But her unyielding resolve is tested when a fateful encounter leads her to the heart of Darkhaven, the vampire kingdom ruled by the enigmatic and ruthless Prince Zach Darkhaven. Zach, the eldest of three brothers, is destined to inherit the throne and shoulder the burdens of his fractured kingdom. Cold and commanding, he has buried his kindness deep beneath the expectations of leadership. Yet, when Aurora is brought to him as a prisoner, her defiance and fiery spirit ignite something within him that he thought long dead: a spark of hope—and perhaps love. Caught between her vow to destroy vampires and the growing connection with the prince who is supposed to be her enemy, Aurora must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, political intrigue, and forbidden desires. Her captivity sets off a chain of events that not only threatens Zach’s reign but also the fragile balance of the entire realm. As Zach struggles to protect Aurora from his conniving brother Elian, envious allies like Kayla, and the ever-growing human threat, Aurora faces her own battles. Can she trust her heart with a man who embodies everything she despises? And can their bond survive the secrets, conspiracies, and betrayals that surround them? "You make me question everything, Aurora," Zach murmured, his voice low and rough, as if he hated himself for the admission. His hand brushed against her cheek, lingering as if tethered by an unseen force. "You shouldn’t be here. I shouldn’t want you... but I do." In this tale of love and war, where blood is currency and alliances are fragile, Aurora and Zach must decide if their love is worth defying fate—and tearing their worlds apart.

To survive the war from the group of Alien, Tanya Amara pray to supreme being to send her the best hero in the universe. Her wish grants by the gods, they send her a hero immediately from the different dimension of Earth. The problem is... Zach Hammurabi (The hero that have been summon by Tanya), has zero experience for being a hero. He is just a young man who has fighting skills through Mixed Martial Arts amateur training. As Tanya reluctantly teams up with Zach, she wonders if this accidental hero is the key to defeating the aliens. Or is he just here to make things even worse? One thing’s for sure: Tanya’s in for a wild ride.

Zach Civilcent finds himself at the center of Zyber Endfall—an era in which Earth, like countless other planets, undergoes a brutal transformation. Nations no longer exist; instead, they have been replaced by corporate-controlled governments. Traditional money has been discarded, with resources now serving as the currency of survival. Cybernetic technology dominates, offering power, comfort, and the means to endure in a complicated universe. While most embrace these enhancements, Zach refuses to conform. But everything changes when a mysterious system grants him a natural cyber implant—an anomaly that sets him apart from every other being in existence. In a world where power defines survival, Zach must navigate a new reality, where humanity and machinery are becoming indistinguishable. One beam, one moment, is enough to erase dreams and destroy lives. - Disclaimer: As ironic as this is, I use AI to assist my writing as a form of paraphrasing, word structure editing, and grammar correction. This being said, Beam System is a non-profit book and I will never gain a cent from writing this. I'm writing this book for fun, and while my ideas are original, some aspects of the writing are not. However, the foundation of my story stays original.

Lucinda Perry, a social recluse and a workaholic, makes a pledge to herself to go all wild on her twenty-fifth birthday and even score a one night stand if she gets her long deserved promotion at work. Few days to her twenty-fifth birthday, she gets promoted to not just a higher position but to the head office in a different city. Having to spend her birthday night in a new city, she goes to the club where she meets a very handsome stranger, Thomas Hank, who offers to be her one night stand after catching a glimpse of her dare-to-do list, which included having a one night stand. Thomas Hank, after having been used by several ladies in the past, is bent on getting the lady of his dreams who would love him for himself and not his wealth. So when he meets the cute and naive Lucinda Perry at the club, he decides to keep his true identity from her and find out if she was worth keeping. ***Excerpt*** What is more entertaining than a crazy side character? Say hello to Sonia and Bryan. Sonia's heart stopped beating for a second, and then different thoughts started flying right through her head at that same time. Bryan Hank? Her celebrity crush was kneeling right in front of her and asking her to be his wife? Was he mistaking her for someone? Was it possible this was a skit, or maybe this was like one of those celebrity pranks, and there were cameras around, waiting to capture her make a fool of herself? Or perhaps she was dreaming? Sonia wondered as she looked around them, but all she saw were curious onlookers. "Please! Be my wife and make me the happiest man on Earth," He said in a very loud voice that caught the attention of everyone. Her editor who she had been waiting on for over an hour because he was trying to sign a deal with a movie producer who was interested in one of her stories, showed up at that moment, "Sonia, you know Bryan Hank?" Her editor asked in genuine surprise as he watched the scene before him. It seemed like an hour had passed since Bryan went on his knees, but it had only been a minute. Bryan knew no lady would be crazy enough to accept such a crazy proposal, and even if any were, paying her off and calling off the whole thing would be easy since all he wanted was the scandal that could come from this. The headlines were either going to be about his rejected Marriage proposal or his supposed engagement, which would be enough to let Sophia off the hook. "Yes!" Sonia said as she bobbed her head excitedly and extended her finger for him to wear her the ring. "Yes?" Bryan asked in confusion when he heard her response. "Yes! I will be your wife and make you the happiest man in the world!" Sonia said with a giggle and wiggled her fingers until Bryan slid the ring down her finger. Surprisingly the ring was her exact size, and it sat on her finger like it was made just for her. The sound of applause erupted all around them as Sonia stood up with a big smile on her face and embraced Bryan before kissing him right on the lips. Bryan was slightly taken aback by her boldness but quickly recovered since this was his game, and he had to play along. He was the one who had approached her first, after all. So when she tried to break the kiss, he held her chin and slowly nibbled on her lower lip before parting her lips with his tongue and sucked on it in a teasing manner, eliciting a moan from Sonia. Sonia felt light-headed. This was too good to be true. It just had to be a dream. How else could she explain that one moment she was seated at the lobby of a hotel waiting for her editor, and the next she was engaged to her celebrity crush and was kissing him right here in the open? (PS: Photo belongs to me. Art by @imagineTishaD)

This starts with a girl who never knew her parents and was banned to speak about them when she was born later on was told her parents died but she didn't know they were alive and she met Zach who was looking for his mate and finally recognized her as his mate but one thing they didn't know was that the girl was very power ful she was giving the moon goddess power and power of the strongest few meal female wolf but people didn't know that they thought she was just an Omega as her grandmother said to avoid anybody from suspecting her to be the the blasphemy that happened by mistake so please interested please just come and read this story goes my first time let's see what happened unless he how she meet and how the Love story between her why she juggles finding her parents had let's see how it goes goodbye for now and I hope you enjoy the book goodbye

Na mansão da família Cooper, o clima é de constante tensão desde que Ava Brown se casou com Bryan durante uma viagem de negócios de Benjamin Cooper, o patriarca. Inteligente e decidida, Ava não está disposta a ceder o controle para o sogro, enquanto Benjamin, perspicaz e sedutor, acredita que seu filho cometeu um grave erro ao escolher Ava como esposa. No entanto, o que Benjamin não sabe é que o casamento é apenas uma fachada, um acordo entre Ava e Bryan. Em meio a provocações e desavenças, segredos do passado retornam para assombrá-los. E uma decisão impensada em uma noite de tensão pode mudar o destino de todos para sempre.

Lucinda Perry, una solitaria adicta al trabajo, se promete a sí misma desmadrarse en su vigésimo quinto cumpleaños e incluso tener una aventura de una noche si obtiene la tan merecida promoción en su trabajo. A pocos días de su vigésimo quinto cumpleaños, es ascendida no solo a una posición más alta, sino también a la oficina central en otra ciudad. Al tener que pasar su noche de cumpleaños en una nueva ciudad, va al club donde se encuentra con un atractivo desconocido, Tomás Hank, quien se ofrece a ser su aventura de una noche después de ver su lista de atrevidas metas, que incluía tener una aventura de una noche. Tomás Hank, después de haber sido utilizado por varias mujeres en el pasado, está decidido a conseguir a la mujer de sus sueños que lo amaría por sí mismo y no por su dinero. Así que cuando conoce a la adorable e ingenua Lucinda Perry en el club, decide ocultarle su verdadera identidad y averiguar si valía la pena mantenerla. ***Extracto*** ¿Qué puede ser más entretenido que un personaje secundario loco? Saluden a Sonia y Bryan. El corazón de Sonia dejó de latir por un segundo, y luego diferentes pensamientos comenzaron a volar por su cabeza al mismo tiempo. ¿Bryan Hank? ¿Su amor platónico estaba de rodillas frente a ella y le pedía que fuera su esposa? ¿La estaba confundiendo con otra persona? ¿Era posible que esto fuera una broma, o tal vez se trataba de una de esas bromas de celebridades y había cámaras alrededor esperando capturarla haciendo el tonto? ¿O tal vez estaba soñando? Sonia se preguntó mientras miraba a su alrededor, pero lo único que vio fueron curiosos mirones. —¡Por favor! Sé mi esposa y hazme el hombre más feliz del mundo —dijo en un tono de voz muy fuerte que atrajo la atención de todos. Su editor, al que había estado esperando durante más de una hora porque estaba tratando de cerrar un acuerdo con un productor de cine interesado en una de sus historias, apareció en ese momento. —Sonia, ¿conoces a Bryan Hank? —preguntó su editor realmente sorprendido al ver la escena ante él. Parecía que había pasado una hora desde que Bryan se arrodilló, pero sólo había pasado un minuto. Bryan sabía que ninguna mujer estaría lo suficientemente loca como para aceptar una propuesta de matrimonio tan descabellada, y aunque hubiera alguna que lo estuviera, pagarle y cancelar todo sería fácil ya que lo único que él quería era el escándalo que podría resultar de esto. Los titulares iban a ser sobre su propuesta de matrimonio rechazada o sobre su supuesto compromiso, lo cual sería suficiente para quitar a Sophia del medio. —¡Sí! —dijo Sonia mientras movía la cabeza emocionada y extendía su dedo para que él le pusiera el anillo. —¿Sí? —preguntó Bryan confuso al escuchar su respuesta. —¡Sí! Seré tu esposa y te convertiré en el hombre más feliz del mundo! —dijo Sonia con una risita y movió los dedos hasta que Bryan deslizó el anillo en su dedo. Sorprendentemente, el anillo era de su tamaño exacto y se ajustaba a su dedo como si hubiera sido hecho sólo para ella. Aplausos estallaron a su alrededor cuando Sonia se levantó con una gran sonrisa en su rostro y abrazó a Bryan antes de besarlo directamente en los labios. Bryan estaba un poco desconcertado por su atrevimiento, pero rápidamente se recuperó ya que él era el que había comenzado el juego y debía seguir la corriente. Después de todo, él había sido quien se había acercado a ella en primer lugar. Así que cuando ella intentó romper el beso, él sostuvo su barbilla y mordisqueó lentamente su labio inferior antes de separar sus labios con la lengua y chuparla de manera sugerente, provocando un gemido de Sonia. Sonia se sentía mareada. Esto era demasiado bueno para ser verdad. Tenía que ser un sueño. ¿De qué otra manera podría explicar que un momento antes estaba sentada en el vestíbulo de un hotel esperando a su editor y al siguiente estar comprometida con su amor platónico y besándolo en público?

Lucinda Perry, seorang penyendiri sosial dan pekerja keras, berjanji pada dirinya sendiri untuk benar-benar menggila di ulang tahunnya yang ke-25 dan bahkan mencetak one night stand jika ia mendapatkan promosi yang sudah lama ditunggu di pekerjaannya. Beberapa hari sebelum ulang tahunnya yang ke-25, dia dipromosikan ke posisi yang lebih tinggi dan tidak hanya itu, tapi ke kantor pusat di kota yang berbeda. Harus menghabiskan malam ulang tahunnya di kota baru, dia pergi ke klub di mana dia bertemu dengan orang asing tampan, Thomas Hank, yang menawarkan diri untuk menjadi one night stand-nya setelah melihat daftar berani-melakukannya, yang termasuk memiliki satu malam berdiri. Thomas Hank, setelah digunakan oleh beberapa wanita di masa lalu, bertekad untuk mendapatkan wanita impiannya yang akan mencintainya untuk dirinya sendiri dan bukan karena kekayaannya. Jadi ketika dia bertemu Lucinda Perry yang imut dan polos di klub, dia memutuskan untuk menjaga identitas aslinya dari dia dan mencari tahu apakah dia layak untuk dia pertahankan. ***Excerpt*** Apa yang lebih menghibur daripada sisi karakter yang gila? Katakan halo pada Sonia dan Bryan. Jantung Sonia berhenti berdetak sebentar, lalu berbagai pemikiran mulai berterbangan di kepalanya pada saat yang sama. Bryan Hank? Idola selebriti yang dia naksir sedang berlutut tepat di depannya dan memintanya untuk menjadi istrinya? Apakah dia salah mengira dia dengan orang lain? Apakah mungkin ini adalah lelucon, atau mungkin ini seperti salah satu lelucon selebriti dan ada kamera-kamera di sekitar, menunggu untuk merekam dia membuat dirinya tampak bodoh? Atau mungkin dia sedang bermimpi? Sonia bertanya-tanya sambil melihat-lihat sekitar mereka, tetapi yang dia lihat hanyalah penonton yang penasaran. "Tolong! Jadilah istriku dan buat aku menjadi pria paling bahagia di Bumi," katanya dengan suara keras yang menarik perhatian semua orang. Editornya yang telah ditunggunya selama lebih dari satu jam karena dia mencoba menandatangani kesepakatan dengan produser film yang tertarik dengan salah satu ceritanya, muncul saat itu juga, "Sonia, kamu kenal Bryan Hank?" Tanyanya dengan heran saat melihat adegan di depannya. Sepertinya sudah berjam-jam sejak Bryan berlutut, tapi ternyata baru satu menit. Bryan tahu tidak ada wanita yang cukup gila untuk menerima proposal gila seperti itu, dan bahkan jika ada yang mau menerima, membayarnya dan membatalkan keseluruhan hal tersebut akan mudah karena yang dia inginkan hanyalah skandal yang bisa terjadi dari situ. Judul beritanya mendatang akan tentang proposal pernikahan yang ditolak atau pertunangannya yang dikatakan, yang cukup membuat Sophia lepas dari kaitannya. "Ya!" Jawab Sonia dengan semangat sambil menganggukkan kepalanya dan mengulurkan jarinya agar dia memakaikan cincin pertunangan. "Ya?" Tanya Bryan dengan bingung saat mendengar jawabannya. "Ya! Aku akan menjadi istrimu dan membuatmu menjadi pria paling bahagia di dunia!" Sonia berkata dengan tertawa dan menggerakkan jarinya hingga Bryan memasukkan cincin itu ke jarinya. Secara mengejutkan cincin itu adalah ukuran yang tepat untuknya, dan duduk di jarinya seolah-olah dibuat khusus untuknya. Suara tepuk tangan meledak di sekitar mereka saat Sonia berdiri dengan senyum lebar di wajahnya dan memeluk Bryan sebelum menciumnya tepat di bibir. Bryan sedikit terkejut dengan keberaniannya tapi cepat pulih karena ini adalah permainannya, dan dia harus ikut serta. Dia lah yang mendekatinya terlebih dahulu, bagaimanapun juga. Jadi ketika dia mencoba memutuskan ciuman, dia memegang dagunya dan perlahan menggigit bibir bawahnya sebelum membuka bibirnya dengan lidahnya dan mengisapnya dengan cara yang menggoda, mengeluarkan desahan dari Sonia. Sonia merasa pusing. Ini terlalu bagus untuk menjadi kenyataan. Itu haruslah mimpi. Bagaimana lagi dia bisa menjelaskan bahwa pada suatu saat dia duduk di lobi hotel menunggu editornya, dan pada saat berikutnya dia bertunangan dengan idola selebriti yang dia naksir dan menciumnya di sini di depan umum?

Zach a nineteen year old cadet, was forced to brave the horrors of the astryx—an inter-dimensional pryamid filled with the most grotesque horrors known to humanity. The fight between humans and the anuketae—special spirits that constantly brings about devastation and chaos, unto any and everything they touch. Zach's unique weave allows him to barely survive the dangers, but at what cost...

The Syndrome Called Riser Nafutori Prologue: Let me warn you upfront—don’t expect a happy ending here. And whatever happens, don’t waste your tears on me. Doing that would defeat the whole purpose of why this story exists in the first place. Crazy, right? The idea that my existence is now classified as a syndrome? But, hey, that’s just how things turned out. For those of you curious enough to stick around, let me clue you in. If you’ve never heard of me before, brace yourselves—because once you dive into this story, you won’t come out unscathed. The syndrome I carry? It’s contagious. It seeps into your very being. It becomes you. And, oh yeah, it bears my name. Riser Nafutori. That’s me. I’m terrible at introductions, aren’t I? But you’ll get used to it. This isn’t a tale about curing what I bring—it’s about spreading it. Some, like my good friend Raiku and a few others, call it a disease. Me? I call it fate. So, shall we start from the beginning? You’ve been warned.

As Bryan lay on his deathbed, enveloped by the cold of loneliness and the weight of the wounds that consumed him, the bitter pang of regret eclipsed the physical pain. The life he had chosen to live - a lonely path marked by violence - played out before his eyes like a cruel movie of memories. Without family to mourn him, friends to remember him or love to console him, he faced the end of his existence. With an icy smile and his last remaining strength, Bryan muttered, almost inaudibly: “He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.” But fate, in its unpredictability, did not seal his story there. Instead of falling into oblivion, Bryan awoke in a strange world, a universe ruled by strength and magic. Carrying with him the physical and emotional scars of his old life, he discovers that the blade that once condemned him to loneliness may be the key to his redemption. Now, in a world where alliances are fragile and danger lurks at every turn, Bryan must face not only the challenges this new place offers, but also the ghosts of his past. Will he find the strength to forge a new path and, for the first time, fight for something beyond himself?