Sailor Neptune Violin

In the world of winged creatures, those born wingless are doomed to become invisible and forgotten. Hawk, Raven, Eagle, Vulture—each spirit determines the fate of its bearer. The ruling winged beings soar high in the sky above mere mortals, their dominance unshakable. Among the supreme avian spirits, Mirabella Flamire, nicknamed “Little Egg” by her captain, was born as a humble sparrow. Aboard the Primrose, she ferried spices across the kingdoms, far from the talons of larger predators. However, her life took a fateful turn when her crew received orders to escort the Hawk King Eros La Velle back to his kingdom after attending the Everdale Crown Prince’s wedding. The shameless king claimed the little sparrow stole his virtue and was hell-bent on insisting they build a nest together. The sparrow, now labeled a promiscuous peacock by the folks: “-_-” Enter an epic tale of fire and flight, where the truth buried beneath the sand is revealed, testing love and loyalty beyond the skies.

Born into a lower middle class family, Ace Lander grew up being told there was a simple formula for success: get an education, graduate, and work hard to build a prosperous future. But that formula failed him during the final stretch of his senior year when a local gang targeted him, putting everything he had and was building towards at risk. Trapped and desperate, Ace felt his life spiraling out of control—until Ria Hart, a fellow classmate, discovering Ace's innate aptitude to become a Curse Master, a being capable of wielding curse energy and abilities but haunted by Curselings, took pity and introduced him to the secret world hidden beneath the mundane surface of their world, the World of Curses. Awakening as a Curse Master, Ace discovers he possesses an extraordinary innate curse tool: the Cursed Toybox. This tool comes with a unique class, Toymancer, granting Ace powers unlike any curse master the world has seen before. The Cursed Toybox allows him to animate and actualize toys, transforming them into powerful, living beings bound to his will. From overpowered heroes to legendary gods, any toy that falls into Ace's Cursed Toybox springs to life with powers beyond one's imagination but bound to him in eternal servitude. Armed with his Toy Summons, Ace must navigate the perilous world of curses, protect his loved ones, and reclaim control of his destiny before the gang—and the darkness of the hidden world—consume him entirely. [ — Status Screen — > Your Cursed Toybox is animating the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella' as a toy summons… > Your Cursed Toybox has animated the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella.' > Toy summon 'Silicone Sailor Stella' added to your toy space. > Toymancer can now summon Sailor Stella. Summoning Toy Summons... Name: Stella Race: Curse Tool Class: Toy summon Title: Silicone Sailor Durability: (100/100) Enchantment: 1-Star Individuality: (100/100) Curse Energy Consumption: 5 units per hour Skills: Toy Actualization, Seamanship, Armed Security, Adult Gratification. Toy Actualization: Bring Toy Summons' original character design and skills to existence when they are animated based on their individuality stats. Addition Effect: Toy Physiology. Seamanship: Expertise in navigation, sailing, and ship handling alongside wilderness survival, first aid, and emergency procedures. Armed Security: Proficiency in the use of small arms and other naval weaponry with training in close quarters combat, surveillance, and counterintelligence. Adult Gratification: Creatively addressing emotional, mental, and physical needs of Toymancer till gratification.] "Cursed armies, Curselings, and Curse slaves are nothing—I've got a Toy legion of overpowered action figures and unrealistically beautiful silicone goddess." ~Toymancer Join the saga of the Toymancer's rise to become the Strongest Curse Master.

The hollow sea are a cursed stretch of ocean, known as a graveyard for ships and the doom of sailors. Some say the waters are alive, others whisper of a god sleeping beneath the waves, its wrath swallowing all who dare disturb its domain. To most, it’s a death sentence; to Captain Glade "The Devil Smile" Clayden, it’s an opportunity. Glade, an infamous pirate captain on the run after a disastrous betrayal, leads his ragtag crew into the Tides to escape his enemies and claim the fabled treasure hidden within. But the deeper they sail, the more they realize they are not alone. The hollow sea teem with horrors—creatures from nightmares, spectral ships, and whispers of a drowned god eager to wake. With paranoia spreading among the crew and reality unraveling around them, Glade must uncover the secrets of the sea before they claim his ship, his crew, and his soul. But the further he sails, the more he questions whether his past sins have already doomed them all

When a deadly virus—COVID-19—spreads like wildfire across the globe, devastating entire populations, a group of doctors and scientists are dispatched on a desperate mission to find a cure. Protected by the powerful navy destroyer Neptune's Guardian, led by the seasoned Captain John Wick, they sail into the unforgiving expanse of the open ocean, far from the chaos that’s consuming the world. As they drift in the cold isolation of the sea, unaware of the full extent of the destruction at home, millions are dying each day. Governments have fallen, and society is on the brink of collapse. But their mission is not without its dangers. There are those who will stop at nothing to prevent the cure from being found—self-serving factions who want to claim the cure for themselves, and dangerous individuals who are immune to the virus and don’t want anyone else to survive. With enemies closing in from all sides, Captain Wick and his crew must protect the doctors at all costs, navigating treacherous waters and dealing with the growing unrest within their own ranks. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and the crew of Neptune's Guardian must make impossible decisions as they fight to protect the cure—and ensure that hope doesn't die with the rest of the world. In a race against time, can they find the cure before it’s too late? Or will they become the last victims of a world that’s fallen apart? Neptune’s Guardian is a heart-pounding, high-stakes thriller of survival, sacrifice, and the fight for humanity’s future.

Sophie Hartwell returns to the coastal village of Greystone Cove to take up her late grandfather’s role as the keeper of a mysterious lighthouse. But the lighthouse holds dark secrets—spirits of sailors lost in a shipwreck haunt its beam, and a powerful, ancient ritual lies hidden within its walls. As Sophie uncovers the truth about her family's connection to the wreck and the restless souls bound to the lighthouse, she must confront chilling messages from the dead, including one from Alistair, a sailor trapped in time. With the spirits reaching out for help, Sophie discovers that breaking the curse is the key to freeing them—and herself. In a battle against time and supernatural forces, Sophie must unlock the lighthouse’s secrets before it’s too late. The Keeper's Legacy is a gripping tale of mystery, ghosts, and family secrets, where the past refuses to stay buried, and the future depends on facing the unknown.

"Losing my mother and sister was a bummer, but it's also made me think about stuff, you know? Like, life is short, and you never know what's gonna happen. But even when things are bad, there's always something good if you look for it. Like, a funny cat video or a tasty sandwich. It's the little things, right? Maybe it's the things you already love. Like food, music, the violin or just a warm sunny day. Well, I only felt this way until..."

Brave individuals who travel beyond safe beaches have been plagued by terrible stories of sirens with deadly beauty and tunes that steal brains for as long as ships have flown. Presuming the life of young Captain Seraphine's father, a seasoned sailor washed ashore with unusual, magical tattoos scorched into his skin, these terrible tales For Seraphine, these tales have little significance; however, when she finds her father's abandoned ship floating on the sea, she understands there is only one path forward—to learn what happened and honor his name. But no one dares to join her on her journey because they believe curses follow women near water. Equipped with her father's blueprints and an iron will, Seraphine sails alone across the Seven Seas to meet the relentless storms, ghostly whispers, and forbidden waters. But one beautiful night her net catches an injured merman fighting the iron threads instead of fish. Uncertain but fascinated, Seraphine lets him aboard without knowing that this unusual creature bears the keys to the darkness she is searching for. Between loyalty to his community and developing love for Seraphine, Rowan, the merman, finds himself divided. They negotiate a dangerous half-truth territory where the sea and heavens entwine in a maze of secrets together. With every wave, Seraphine is approaching the truth even at a cost. Old powers seeking to claim both of them draw their attention as they walk farther. The Merman's Lure offers a horrible tale of love, dishonesty, and the thin line separating mankind from mythology, therefore it forces Seraphine to choose whether the answers she searches are worth the darkness they unleash.

Life in hell mode was never fun? Was it? *********** Being burned alive in a laboratory out of sheer jealousy for he had created the best AI system in the medical world? Oh boy, Damien could assure you that it was not fun. But then again, you never get another chance to feel the slow burn—okay that went dark quickly. Lets take it from the top once again. Damien was sure he had angered someone up in the sky and given his foul mouth that hurled curses worse than a sailor he had very good idea of how it happened. Because if being abandoned in the orphanage was not bad enough, he was stabbed by the very mentor he trusted and followed with closed eyes. But when he found himself waking up in another world— even after death he was not left alone. SMH. The world of beastmen —— he realised that he never knew how difficult hell mode truly was. Surviving in the world of beasts was a challenge in itself. And for Damien who found himself in the body of the discarded crown prince of the Brystoria Empire—With a broken nucleus and mana suppressed by Tartarite nails and used as a weapon of humiliation, it was not a challenge. For Damien, survival in the beast world was like walking on a thin rope, that too on one foot! Fortunately, the AI system that Damien developed as a doctor before his death followed him to this world of beasts. Join Damien in his new quest as he overturns his destiny from being a slave to the king of beasts.

Synopsis of *Fall of Eden* In the radiant empire of Rozarstar, Ashura Kanon, the youngest scion of the once-great Kanon family, is branded "defactus," shunned for his perceived laziness and wasted potential. While the noble families thrive, Ashura lives in the shadows, supported only by Rozaria, the empress's grandmother, who sees his true worth. As casualties rise from the dark forces of the Abyss, the council turns a blind eye, dismissing the suffering of commoners. Concerned about the impending threat, Ashura's world shifts when Rozaria gifts him robes from the legendary School of the Arcane. This unexpected turn ignites a spark within him, hinting at hidden talents and a destiny he never anticipated. With the empire on the brink of chaos, Ashura must confront his fears and embrace his potential. In a journey filled with mystery and rising tension, he will discover his true purpose and the strength to protect Rozarstar from the shadows threatening to engulf it.

Blessed or cursed by being neptunic, (search it up) akai accidentally finds herself in the middle of a gay Polyarmorus relationship. But what will happen next?

In My Memory there exists a boy sitting in the window sill with a violin in his arms.... Read as the story unfolds the fates of two reincarnated powerful men travel through universes to find something they had lost long ago

When a feared sailor, known for his ruthless pursuit of pirates, is betrayed by his lover and marked for death, he must confront a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But as he fights for survival, a darker, more ominous force lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike.

... “ You're going to ignore the warning!” Nasser cried in utter horror. “ We will die all in here then!” “ I would rather we all die than survive by throwing a child into the sea, if that even worked!” The captain countered, voice booming over the storm. “ It will! Our ship will survive the Great One's wrath!” The sailors split into two groups, those who believed in Nasser’s words, and those who thought it absurd to just sacrifice a kid to the sea. Arguments began to break here and there. A pair of blue eyes squinted at them all with such intensity that they seemed to have swallowed their own tongues. The man then turned on the older one. “ You’re turning in circles, old Nasser!” The captain placed a hand firmly on his shoulder. “ You go back inside, I’ll make sure you stay alive. But I'm not as heartless as to sacrifice a kid for a storm. Take him back in, Sin-” The captain broke off as he turned around, eyes flicking in search of a certain pair of golden eyes among the ones staring at him. He found none. “ Sindbad? Where is he?” The sailors looked around the deck, but still no shadow of the boy. Sindbad had vanished from the upper deck… ----------------------------------------------- [A WPC entry!] [Side story of Zarqa] The sea is vast and the world on the other side is even bigger! With that in mind, Sindbad decided to leave the safety of his homeland, Baghdad, and set on a journey to see the world and the wonders it was hiding. But no one said his journey would be easy. No one said he would be guaranteed to go back home. The world doesn't only bear wonders, but perils as well. " You're on a long and unbearable path, boy. You will come to regret eventually." Predicted a self-proclaimed seer. Sindbad is about to see what the world is really like outside of Baghdad. [ Opening Theme: Lapis Lazuli by Eir Aoi] Sindbad's Opening: https://youtu.be/ACaDnuLnTjE

A police officer named Jeff is tired of his boring life. But soon he gets a chance to 'enjoy' his life as the duty of guarding a mysterious criminal is on him. On the top of that a senior officer is determined to inquire the criminal and even bending the rules of the department for it. What past did the two have? The urge to find the answer is what Jeff driven about.

Tian Shou Ren return home just 3 weeks after a business trip. He found his aunt had rented out one of his room to a university student. He demanded that she move out. Later he gives in due to the clean environment. In the process he enjoys going home and falling in love. Li Ting a final year student who needs a pace to live and practise her violin with disturbing the neighbours. She is a cheerful person and suddenly she find herself in love with a grumpy older guy. An Jin Yi. An actress who decides she wants to go back to Shu Ren. She demands that Li Tong to move out. Shou Ren had broken up with her many years ago. She did not believe that he is letting go of a 10 years relationship.

Elara adored her father, a talented and loving violinist who led his own orchestra. He nurtured her passion for music from a young age, teaching her to play the violin and sharing his love for the instrument. On her sixth birthday, he gifted her a violin, creating cherished memories of their duets. Tragedy struck when Elara's father died in a car accident while returning from a wedding performance. This loss devastated Elara, leaving her with only the violin to remember him by. Her mother, struggling with her own grief, remarried a kind man six months later, but Elara felt the void left by her father's absence. In an effort to move on, the family relocated to a new town. Elara found it hard to fit in at her new school, carrying her violin everywhere as a comforting link to her father. However, her classmates mocked her, calling her hurtful names, and bullies eventually destroyed her beloved violin. Heartbroken, she vowed never to play again. Years later, Elara earned a scholarship to high school, determined to make a fresh start. There, she encountered Carter, a captivating violinist whose music reignited her buried passion. Despite her initial resentment towards him, their shared love for the violin drew them together. Carter's persistent encouragement helped Elara overcome her fears and resume playing. Their bond grew stronger as they spent more time together, both in and out of school. Despite facing jealousy and challenges from other students, they joined the school orchestra and excelled. Their talent earned them a spot in a national high school orchestra competition. Elara and Carter's performances captivated audiences and judges alike, leading their school to victory. On the championship stage, Carter confessed his love for Elara, sealing their relationship with a kiss. Through their journey, Elara rediscovered her love for music, healed from her past, and found a new beginning with Carter by her side.

Arathan was living his second life just like his first, in poverty and pain. As a last resort, he had become a sailor to escape and live a better life. But, as always, fate had turned its back on Arathan. At sea, their ship was caught by the mighty beast, Dersinous, and the only way to escape this creature was to sacrifice someone. The crew quickly decided to offer Arathan, who was seen as skinny and useless, as the sacrifice. As Arathan was thrown towards the beast, and its teeth began to tear his body apart, the emptiness he felt clashed with his desire for revenge. And with the help of a strange, unknown power, Arathan rose just as he was about to die! The power of the sea was now in his hands! ...Or at least, it could have been. Arathan would set out on a long journey to rule the seas and throughout this journey, he will meet many comrades, and there will be many women to warm his bed.

A blade and a corpse on the ground. When humans first stepped foot on Neptune in the year 2200, they unlocked a vast and boundless universe ruled by different families, filled with magnificent battle techniques and ten arbiters who controlled it all!

The major tragedies of this world have happened because of the choices of certain individuals. The hunter who didn't kill the lone pup doomed the world to the monster infestation. The stupid lass who loved a sailor brought the witch blight that consumed half of the world. The shy and silent magician apprentice's solitude gave birth to a silent calamity. And finally, the greed of a girl who didn't want to let go shattered the world, rewinding fate... This is a rewinded timeline, but fractured, incomplete, imperfect... a new age of strife is awakening, and a tale of punishment for a girl who was loved by the world. Being able to regress in time is really worth it if no none can remember you? Not even yourself? Artwork by: Flygombal

**Synopsis:** Flora Hartman never believed in the stories of the sea, especially not the dark myths of the deadly mermaids that supposedly claimed her father's life. Determined to uncover the truth, Flora embarks on a dangerous journey across the Seven Seas in search of her father's shipwreck. Alone and shunned by the superstitious sailors, she is drawn into the depths of the ocean where a shocking encounter awaits — a merman named Kalith, who may hold the answers she's been seeking. Bound by a curse that ties his fate to the ocean's darkest secrets, Kalith reveals an ancient power — the Heart of the Abyss — a relic that can rewrite the destiny of both the living and the dead. As Flora finds herself entangled in a deadly struggle between love and survival, she must decide: return to the surface and abandon the man she has grown to love, or embrace the ocean's cold embrace and claim the power of the Heart to reshape their fates forever. With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, Flora must choose between life on land or eternity beneath the waves. In a world where the line between myth and reality blurs, will love prove stronger than the call of the abyss?

You wake up in a room with 5 of your classmates. At least they tell you that they’re your classmates, too bad you don’t remember them! Then the lights went out, a bone chilling violins sound echoing in that empty room. ———— Will the MC be able to survive this murder mystery novel?

A plot to trade her to the family of an old sailor to cover up her rather colorful past. Eunice felt trapped being dragged into her worst nightmare. She Once heard he was a face like a demon, but before she could decipher half of what was before her she was covered in the veil of her wedding. He will not be back until an hour past midnight.

He’s a billionaire at the helm of numerous enterprises, with branches sprawling across the nation. He seems to have it all—wealth, power, and possessions galore. Yet, there’s one person who has stolen his peace, his sleep, and captured his heart. She’s the ideal girl in the eyes of many, embodying the saying that 'nobody is perfect.' Despite her charm, she struggles with self-confidence and prefers the solace of her own world, where tranquility reigns. Her gentle voice has the power to lift spirits and ease sorrow. Gifted and intelligent, she plays both the piano and violin, using her singing as a refuge in a bustling society. This girl, consumed by her infatuation for him, has crossed every boundary in her pursuit. She stalks him relentlessly, yearning to claim him as her own. She collects anything he has touched and employs others to follow him, desperate to see herself reflected in his gaze, even though he doesn’t share her feelings. Her obsession drives her to track his every move, learning his preferences and habits, completely fixated on him. Meanwhile, he is a billionaire on a quest to find the one who can awaken his dormant heart. This mysterious girl haunts his dreams, her voice painting vivid images of her beauty in his mind. He exhausts all his resources to locate her, but it feels as if she’s merely a figment of his imagination. Yet, her sweet voice continues to echo in his ears, convincing him of her existence. The girl, blinded by her obsession, prevents their paths from crossing, even though she knows what he truly desires. Her fixation leads her to sabotage everything that stands between them. Prepare to embark on the captivating journey of our billionaire and his Nightingale.

The vast universe, endless races! Magnificent martial skills, ten decisive techniques soaring through the sky! Unique ancient surnames, the Top 100 Warriors List! In my name, I stride across the starry sky! On a day in 2200, when humans first landed on Neptune, what they saw was a battle knife and a standing corpse!!!

When I grow up, I’ll go on an adventure. Thought Elias as he lay down on a tall grass in his homeland Parahill. One day I’ll become a sailor and see the whole world. Little did he know that a great adventure was awaiting him. Yet he could never imagine what sorrows would this adventure bring him because from that day onward he would only be known as The Masked Man, The Grímur of the cursed ship The Rose Sparrow - feared on every island, in every village and town, and by every man. A prequel to the novel Two Swords and a Dagger Big thank you to a friend for proofreading and correcting the novella. You can find her on Instagram by maska_person_art

(Mature: Contains Sexual Content) Clarity Fane is a girl who never gives up. Known for being tough and determined, she does everything in order to provide for her family. Shameless. If Shameless. She would do all sorts of jobs just to make sure all her three siblings could go to school and make her father quit working from his dangerous job. And finally the day came where they had their own place, a fried chicken store that she's been saving up for three years. But... Eh? First day of opening and what had just happened? The place got DEMOLISHED?! Who was responsible for this?! Who was the heartless person who would do this?! Since that day everything took a turn for the worse. Desperation managed to overpower her strong resolve. She took a job that would give her a hefty amount overnight. She took the risk and dressed as a masked sexy sailor girl inside a gigantic box. But she didn't know that her decision would change her life… Jaxon Grant, a heartless domineering man. He would do everything just to get what he wants and wouldn't care about the consequences it gave other people. Completely indifferent and uninterested in other people's lives, he shows no sympathy for everyone. He was stone cold... A complete devil disguised in a suit. But one night changes everything... He finds himself being bewitched by a girl in a sexy sailor costume at the night of his friend's bachelor party. They both get drunk and do all the crazy things he never imagined he'd do for his whole life. For the first time ever in his life, he felt so alive. However, she completely disappeared the next day. He needed to find her. He knew there something about her... He needed to see more of her... Taste more of her... Will their paths cross once again? And… Will the devil in a suit find the girl who had the guts to seduce the evil CEO? Warning: 1.Smut 2.Swear words 3. Grammatical errors(punctuations… etc.)

Niloy ran from his country, Bangladesh, to Thailand to become a BL actor. However, things weren't easy for him. He roamed here and there, working as a waiter. He auditioned for many roles but was rejected. Then, he met a stranger who turned out to be his guiding star, named Kao Neptune, a wealthy young master of 'Neptune Musics'. They became good friends, but slowly Kao realized he couldn't remain just a friend to Niloy. After a lot of struggle, Niloy made his debut, and slowly he realized Kao was always more than a friend to him. They confessed their love and promised to be united until their last breath. However, fate turned all promises into lies, as Niloy was shot by a gunman and admitted to the hospital. After recovering, Kao's stepmother asked him how much he loved Kao, and if he loved Kao so much, how could he snatch Kao's biggest dream of becoming a father? Niloy didn't think much, leaving his successful career and dreams behind in Thailand as he went back to Bangladesh so that Kao could be a complete man. But Kao's love was boundless; he went to Bangladesh and won Niloy's love again. Together, they struggled through many ups and downs, societal pressures, and online bullying, but as they loved each other, nothing else mattered. After overcoming all the problems, separations, and pain, they finally found success, love, and happiness together.

In the city of blood, where shadows dance among the flickering lights and whispers echo through the labyrinthine streets, there exists a darkness that seeps into the very soul of the metropolis. It is a darkness born of forgotten dreams and shattered hopes, a palpable presence that hangs heavy in the air like a suffocating fog. In this city of blood, where the heartbeat of the urban sprawl pulses with a relentless rhythm, there are tales untold and secrets buried deep beneath the asphalt and concrete. It is a place where the sins of the past stain the present, where the lines between right and wrong blur in the dim glow of neon signs. Amidst the chaos and corruption, there are those who navigate the shadows with a grace born of necessity—a ragtag assembly of survivors and sinners, each with their own demons to wrestle and their own battles to fight. They move through the city like ghosts, slipping between the cracks of society, their footsteps muffled by the din of the streets. And yet, amidst the darkness, there are glimpses of light—a flicker of hope in the eyes of the downtrodden, a spark of defiance in the hearts of the oppressed. For even in the city of blood, where despair hangs heavy like a shroud, there are those who refuse to surrender to the darkness, who dare to dream of a better tomorrow. In the city of blood, where the sins of the past cast long shadows over the present, there are whispers of redemption—a chance for the lost and the broken to find their way home. It is a city of contradictions, where beauty and brutality collide in a symphony of chaos and despair. But amidst the darkness, there is always hope—a glimmer of light in the heart of the night, a beacon of promise amidst the ruins. For even in the city of blood, where shadows reign supreme, there are those who dare to defy the darkness and forge their own path to salvation.

Abigail Florence only wanted a good job when her mother became sick, hoping that she would be of help for the family and save her mother from the rage of her father. But she was caught by a wicked and crazy nobleman and was forced into an unlikely partnership of marriage in exchange of wealth and power she could never fathom. What else could go wrong? When Dion Burke had visited the small bar in the Grothem town after his carriage suffered an accident, he had cursed his luck. But who would have thought that goddess was blessing him with treasure. The previous duke had died with no blood children but the position and all the wealth was still left for the lost daughter and her.. Husband. So when Dion found the woman living as guttersnipe, a strange and wicked plan took place in an instant. He would claim power and wealth and share it with her. But what if… the woman whose mouth could be compared to the sailor turned out to be more tempting than the wealth she offered?

Come midnight, they would take the slave Taccilas’ life. Or that, they would try. But tonight, when the waves crashed against his chains- -He plotted his escape. An empty warship, Mitali, gently swayed in port, they planned to kill her just like him. They would take her apart with the gigantic machines of steam and steel that covered the skyline of their ancestral cities. He’d heard old legends sung of the whispers of dead men aboard ghost ships- or perhaps they sang about phantasmal ladies that stole sailors. On that night- They would be legends no more. ---------------------------------------------- What to expect: -A character-driven story led by a resourceful, clever, and deceiving MC. -Non-linear progression and magic system. Battles are strategic and decided by wit, not by raw power. -Balance between action, slice of life, romance, and mystery. -A huge, fleshed out world with a steampunk-fantasy aesthetic. -Broken people trying to heal. -1.5k to 2k word chapters from Monday to Friday.