Hulk Pilot

A decorated Air Force pilot, 34 years old, meets an untimely demise—only to awaken in a war-torn fantasy medieval world. Now inhabiting the body of Mechal, the second son of a baron, he finds himself recovering from a near-fatal injury orchestrated by his own elder brother. But while the old Mechal might have been consumed by reckless fury, the new Mechal is different—calculating, patient, and ready to play the long game. When a rebellion unexpectedly shakes the kingdom, Mechal seizes the opportunity to carve his place in history. With a sharp mind, battlefield tactics, and an understanding of human nature, he navigates the treacherous world of nobility, rising from an overlooked second son to a powerful force. Through cunning strategy and ruthless ambition, he secures victories, earns a title, and claims land of his own—laying the foundation for a rule unlike any other. But the world of nobility is a den of vipers. Political intrigue, backstabbing aristocrats, kingdom-wide conflicts, and the ever-present shadow of war loom over him. As he builds his domain, he must outmaneuver rivals, forge alliances, and solidify his power—because in this world, only the strong survive. Inspired by the noble struggles of the Holy Roman Empire, this story weaves war, politics, trade, and ambition into a gripping tale of power and strategy. Watch as an upstart reshapes the fate of a kingdom, one calculated move at a time.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

A strange and powerful existence suddenly appears on Earth in the year 2040. It gives humanity one message: "Find me amongst the stars, or existence will fold." As the being disappears, it leaves behind a mysterious dust that when consumed will allow a person to attune to one of the twelve Zodiac constellations, becoming a 'Star Born' who can defy logic with supernatural powers. Decades later, the United Congregation of Earth and it's Dominions send trained pilots who have become star born, known simply as 'Spacers' with ships out into the unexplored cosmos to complete the task of finding 'it'. People rarely return from these journeys, but it's better they don't, as a Spacer's return always heralds disaster. Marcus Debecross, a young man who has just graduated from pilot school, is certain with his aims, which is to become a Spacer who delves into the realm of the cosmic paranormal in order to discover salvation for a universe on borrowed time. Or at least... the strange dreams he's been having urged him to. - . - . - . - . - * SENSITIVE THEMES AND DEPICTIONS OF VIOLENCE *

His name was 25. On Avalis, he was just one of many tasked with fulfilling missions for Earth’s people. This time, he was given a simple one—live as Zeno Han and have an ordinary life. Easy. Or so he thought. The moment he took over Zeno’s body, someone shoved a script into his hands. “You’ll be perfect for this role!” And just like that, he was on set. [Fame Meter: Unable to Measure. Off the charts.] Doctor? Check. Pilot? Check. Eunuch? …Regrettably, check. Every script forces him to relive past missions, and somehow, he’s nailing every performance. Now, the industry wants to make him a star, but can he still complete his mission? Or will fame—and the terrifying unknown of failure—be his final curtain call?

Ezra, un mécanicien hors pair, et Kael, un pilote de course audacieux, ont toujours été les meilleurs amis, unis par leur passion commune pour la vitesse. Mais lorsque leur amitié franchit une nouvelle étape après un événement bouleversant, les choses prennent une tournure inattendue. Ce qui semblait être une simple relation fraternelle se transforme en un terrain miné de désirs inavoués et de choix déchirants. La course à grande vitesse n'est plus la seule chose qui occupe leurs pensées. Entre la pression des compétitions, les secrets enfouis et un monde où les émotions ne peuvent être ignorées, Ezra et Kael se retrouvent confrontés à leurs propres limites. La course n'est plus qu'un reflet de la course de leurs cœurs, tiraillés entre l'amour, l'amitié et la peur de tout perdre. Dans une histoire où la passion et l'adrénaline se mêlent, Speed and Love plonge dans les défis d’une amitié qui se transforme en quelque chose de plus profond, plus complexe, et plus dangereux qu'ils n'avaient jamais imaginé. Seront-ils capables de naviguer entre les virages de leur relation, ou la vitesse de leurs sentiments les emportera-t-elle trop loin ?

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Genre: Wildcard (elements of Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, and Coming-of-Age)* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

Mech battles are the lifeblood of Megacity 14. Overseen by the city-nation’s government, hundreds of gangs, corporations, and independent teams compete to be the best in the annual battle royale. Eighteen-year-old Marvin Yao is a prodigy, a mech pilot who is quickly rising in the ranks. But right when he has the championship in his sights, he is murdered. Now, with his consciousness inhabiting the very mech he used to pilot, Marvin must work alongside a ragtag team to uncover the truth about his death and prepare for the impending tournament, where much more than a few million dollars are at stake.

KEKASIH BAYANGAN : CINTA DI UJUNG SURGA "Kamu hadir di awal perjalanan hidupku, dan kamu juga yang hadir di akhir perjalananku hingga akhirku nanti. "(Marey Megan) Dean Luther (24 th) kembali ke Indonesia untuk menebus kesalahannya pada Marey Megan (23 th) kekasihnya yang lumpuh akibat kecelakaan saat bersamanya dua tahun yang lalu. Akibat kecelakaan itu wajah Dean mengalami rusak berat. Terpaksa Dean mengubah wajahnya seperti Luis Fedrick saudara sepupunya seorang Pilot. Dengan memakai identitas Luis Fedrick, Dean ingin mendapatkan cinta Marey kembali dalam hidupnya sebelum penyakit leukimia yang di deritanya merenggut nyawanya. Bagaimana kelanjutan kisah cinta Dean? apakah Dean bisa mendapatkan cinta Marey walau hidupnya sudah tidak lama lagi? Ataukah cinta Marey akan datang dalam hidup Luis Fedrick saat Dean menitipkan cintanya pada Luis Fedrick??

Many years have passed since the fall of Thanos. The universe, once torn by war, drifted into an era of fragile peace. But peace was always an illusion. A new threat has risen. One beyond comprehension. It does not seek power. It does not seek control. It seeks only one thing… the End of All. The last defenders of existence, the Universal Legion, stood against it. They lost. Entire civilizations were erased. Unbreakable empires fell like dust. Hope became a dying ember in the void. In their final moments, the Legion’s leader entrusted one last mission to their only survivor—Max Find Earth. Find the Avengers. They are the last hope of all existence. But how do you bring back heroes who are dead, lost, or erased from the reality itself? With reality collapsing and time unraveling, Max embarks on an impossible quest—one that will lead him through forbidden realms, dying stars, and shattered timelines to gather every Avenger who has ever lived. The fallen. The forgotten. The forsaken. None are beyond his reach. But as the greatest heroes in history return, they are confronted with a terrifying truth: Their existence is a paradox. Are they truly alive… or are they simply echoes of a universe trying to fix itself? As the final battle approaches, the Avengers face their greatest challenge yet: How do you fight a force that predates creation itself? How do you stop an enemy that sees you as nothing more than a mistake? Will they save existence… or will they become the key to its destruction? The fate of all living things hangs in the balance. The Avengers have returned… but this time, the war is not for a world, not for a galaxy… but for the very universe itself. Hello everyone, This isn't just any novel—it's a dynamic experience, a story dedicated to every true Avengers fan out there! I'm writing this in honor of our greatest heroes—Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and so many more who have inspired us over the years. If you love the Avengers as much as I then this is YOUR novel! This novel is dynamic—it evolves with your support! Your power stones, reviews, and comments help determine its future. You can also add it to your collections to get chapter update. Want to see something added? Drop your ideas in the comments! Let's build this together and make it the ultimate tribute to our heroes. Let's Revive the Avengers! The legacy of Earth's Mightiest Heroes never dies—we're bringing it back, stronger than ever. So, join me. Let's make this a masterpiece.

An experiment led to an explosion, resulting in the disappearance of the Su family, a prominent family. Left as an orphan, Su Yi married into the Lin family as a son-in-law. Unexpectedly, Su Yi obtained the thousand-year legacy of the Su family's true martial and medical ancestor through a dragon-shaped jade pendant. From then on, he pursued both medicine and martial arts! Privately, he was just a devoted father to his daughter. Publicly, his every word and action wielded the power to determine life and death!

Humanity has scattered across the stars, held together only by the unstable surges of Ricci Flow drives and the ancient, fragile Silent Network. Interstellar peace is tenuous at best. The Solarian Confederacy clings to order with rigid traditions and the ominous Mindfire Protocols that keep AI in check, while the ambitious Cygnus Combine pushes the limits of technology and commerce, stoking fear and suspicion. Beneath their cold war, something deeper lurks, waiting. That fragile balance shatters when Relay Node 717—an essential communications hub in the contested Fringe Sector 8—suddenly goes dark. Navigation becomes dangerous, messages stop flowing, and the sector descends into chaos. Solarian Command immediately blames Cygnus, and warships begin to mobilize. The galaxy teeters on the brink. Agent Kaelen Riley of the Solarian Bureau of Cognitive Security is sent to confirm the official story. But as she digs deeper, doubt creeps in. The pieces fit too well. The narrative is too clean. Meanwhile, on the lawless Waypoint Station Epsilon, Jax, a Fringe pilot drowning in debt, finds himself trapped—his ship grounded, his options running out. Desperate for a way out, he takes a job that lands him in the crosshairs of something much bigger. At the same time, xeno-archaeologist Dr. Lena Petrova, stationed near the wreckage, picks up strange energy fluctuations—whispers of something alien beneath the chaos. Fate throws them together, each with their own reasons for digging deeper. Riley wants the truth beyond her orders. Jax needs to escape. Petrova is chasing a mystery that defies known science. Aboard Jax’s battered freighter, the Razor’s Edge, they plunge into the heart of Sector 8, dodging debris, hostile patrols, and their own distrust of each other.

The Behemoths arrived without warning—towering beings of immense strength that crushed entire cities beneath their feet. Humanity’s only hope lay in the creation of the Colossus Vanguard Suits (C.V.S.), massive war machines designed to stand against the invaders. Among the elite pilots, Jake Lancaster was a rising star. A skilled warrior, he pushed his machine beyond its limits, taking down foes others feared to face. But deep within Behemoth E, a mission went terribly wrong. His C.V.S. was left in ruins, his body lost within the wreckage, his story seemingly over. A week later, something awakened. Against all odds, Jake returns. Changed. Stronger. Different. And soon, the war will never be the same

After unexpectedly crossing into a game world, Bai Yi discovers a timeline that has regressed to a pre-beta state. As he navigates this bizarre reality, he finds himself bound to the legendary Dawn Rising BOSS template. With the original BOSS, Blood Prison Greedy Wolf, defeated, a new threat emerges—but this time, it’s personal. As Bai Yi crafts an exoskeleton mechanical device, he realizes that defeating bosses grants experience points, turning the game rules upside down. Players arrive, staring in disbelief at their city lord who not only commands the city but also pilots a towering Gundam! Join Bai Yi on an exhilarating journey where the line between player and game blurs, and the stakes have never been higher. Can he master his newfound powers and reshape the fate of this world, or will he become just another casualty in the battle for supremacy? Disclaimer: THIS IS A TRANSLATION!!! Enjoy

Humanity stands on the edge of annihilation. Two decades ago, a cryptic message echoed from the depths of space—a warning of an impending invasion. Since then, Earth’s greatest minds have forged Mechs, powerful AI-driven combat suits, as the last line of defense. Amid this chaos, Roy Maurya, a 15-year-old prodigy with an untamed spirit, dreams of piloting a Mech. But when an attack shatters his world, Roy is thrust into a battle far beyond Earth. Lost in the vastness of space, he must navigate war-torn galaxies, forge unlikely alliances, and uncover the truth behind the invasion. As the echoes of a forgotten past whisper secrets to him, Roy realizes that the enemy is not what it seems—and that his fate is intertwined with the very stars themselves. The war for survival has begun. But will Roy’s journey lead to salvation… or destruction?

WILL BE RELEASED ON ROYAL ROAD In the year 2125, the world is engulfed in “The Singularity War” an epic battle between humanity, wielding cutting-edge Machina-Class Units, and the Singularity, mechanical entities from deep space that have come to invade and annihilate civilization. Amidst the chaos, Rayhan ‘Ray’ Dirgantara, an elite rider from Nusantara Machina Army (NMA), witnesses firsthand as humanity is swept away by this unstoppable force. In the final desperate mission known as "Operation Last Stand", he and Earth's remaining forces fight to the last drop of blood, refusing to surrender their homeworld. One by one, his comrades fall. Until, at last, Ray stands alone. Piloting his legendary Machina, A01-Garuda, he takes on the Singularity armada single-handedly, refusing to back down even when he knows that death is the only outcome. As his Machina explodes in the heart of battle, Ray believes it is all over… But fate has other plans. On the brink of death, he comes face-to-face with Deus Ex-Machina, a Quantum Super AI—humanity's final creation before its downfall. The AI implants the Omni-Machina System (O.M.S) into him and activates Protocol Reversion, sending his consciousness back in time! When Rayhan opens his eyes… he is 10 years in the past, back when he was still a cadet at the Nusantara Rider Academy! [Omni-Machina System activated… Synchronization with Rider: 100%] This system grants him not only access to the blueprints of future Machina-Class Units but also the ability to develop, modify, and control mechas with limitless power! Now, armed with his knowledge of the future and the Omni-Machina System, Ray vows to rewrite history—to defeat the Singularity before humanity's destruction can ever begin.

Super God Pilot Humanity once believed that war would be fought with guns, missiles, and brute strength. But in an age where mechs fuse with divine bloodlines and pilots wield powers that defy reality, the battlefield has become a proving ground for the gods themselves. Kairos was just another nameless pilot, struggling to carve his destiny in a universe ruled by legendary warlords, immortal emperors, and celestial machines. But when an ancient Phoenix falls at the end of a dying era, its final embers find their way into him, igniting a power unseen in all of existence. With the SGP System, Kairos can evolve his genes, upgrade his mech, and transcend the very limits of mortality. But power comes with a cost—enemies that see him as a threat to the balance, a tragic past that refuses to stay buried, and an unknown force lurking in the void, waiting for him to ascend. To survive, Kairos must pilot his destiny, forge legendary bonds, and surpass the gods themselves. Because in a war where pilots become myths and machines become legends, only one can stand at the top. This is the story of the Super God Pilot.

A reclusive artist, haunted by the disappearance of her sister years ago, is drawn back into the world when a mysterious letter arrives, hinting at answers she’s long sought. As she unravels the truth, she must confront her own guilt, the town’s buried secrets, and the possibility of forgiveness.

The universe is big. But not big enough to hide. Astra is running away. Alex needs money. And the galaxy... doesn't care about their problems. Astra Caelus, heiress to the powerful Atlantean family, had it all; influence, wealth and a planned future. She was the pride of her father, who saw her as the future of the empire. Until the day she decided to escape. Alex Varneas could be a legend – if he wanted to. He is a former soldier, pilot and mercenary who has long since buried his ambitions under a pile of empty bottles. He has a ship, debts and a permanent hangover – nothing that couldn't be fixed with a quick job. When Astra makes him an offer he can't refuse, he knows one thing for sure: this is going to be bad news. Because Astra is no ordinary passenger, and her journey is a one-way ticket to a place that should have died a long time ago: Earth. And Earth is not what it is made out to be in the old Atlantean legends. A kick-ass space opera, fueled by action and cynicism, in which there are no Jedi knights, but there are grumpy veterans, scams and deals that end in backstabbing. If you love “The Expanse,” “Mass Effect” and “Cowboy Bebop,” you're on the right track. For fans of everything that is dirty, brutal and bloody good.

Elias, a struggling writer, begins experiencing vivid dreams—memories from his own past. But when he discovers he can alter those memories, his world starts to unravel. Each jump into the past brings him closer to a buried truth, one that ties his existence to a force manipulating time itself. Yet, with every leap, the line between reality and illusion blurs… and the more he changes, the more he risks losing himself—his identity, his future, and the truth hidden within yesterday’s fragments.

Sickly Samantha wished for a healthy body. She got it, but with a catch: a demanding ghost system! Now, she must complete insane workout challenges and find love, or risk becoming a hulking, anemic nightmare. Can she survive the chaos?

In the distant future, the last remnants of humanity survive in floating megacities above a war-torn Earth, ravaged by rogue AI war machines. The only thing keeping civilization from total annihilation is the Aegis Corps, an elite force of mecha pilots armed with advanced ExoFrames—giant humanoid combat machines designed to counter the AI threat. Sixteen-year-old Leon Vance never wanted to be a soldier, but when his brother vanishes during a classified Aegis mission, he is forced to enlist in the academy, hoping to uncover the truth. What he doesn't expect is to bond with an experimental ExoFrame, "Thanatos," an outlawed prototype designed for one purpose: destruction. With rogue AI forces evolving beyond human understanding and conspiracies brewing within the highest ranks of Aegis, Leon finds himself at the center of a battle that will determine the fate of both mankind and machine. Will he become the hero the world needs, or will Thanatos consume him first?

In the frostbitten north, whispers drift on the wind—of a masked wanderer with a fox-like grin, twin blades flashing like winter lightning, carving a path toward an unspoken crown. Beneath the frozen lake, an old brute with silver hair gnaws on raw meat, his laughter echoing through the depths. A toothless servant shuffles in the shadows, a sword-box strapped to his bent back, its contents rattling with secrets. High atop a jagged peak, a young sage rides a dusty green ox, gazing at the world below with eyes too old for his face, yet he never steps beyond the ridge. And somewhere in the wild, a girl with a sunflower slung over her shoulder rides a hulking beast, her smile warm as summer, her hands cold with blood. In a realm where snow buries the past and storms herald the future, their paths are destined to cross—but for glory, vengeance, or something darker still? The wind knows, but it keeps its silence.

Lucas—a sharp-tongued, fourth-wall-breaking pilot, and in his own opinion, the best pilot in the far future. In a universe where humanity has conquered galaxies, star systems, and built wormholes as intergalactic highways, his journey is anything but ordinary. This is a story about who Lucas was, and what he is destined to become. Along the way, there will be friendship, love, and deep sci-fi elements—all set against the backdrop of political battles between warring empires.

Drone Kiamat Di dunia yang hancur akibat peperangan tanpa henti, manusia mencipta senjata terhebat—Drone Kiamat, robot setinggi 100 meter yang memiliki kuasa untuk mencipta dan memusnahkan graviti, menembakkan tenaga nuklear, serta menembusi dimensi dengan teknologi Quantum Tunneling. Dikawal melalui sistem VR yang menyambung terus ke saraf manusia, hanya seorang pilot yang mampu mengendalikannya—Akira, seorang remaja genius yang dipaksa menjadi harapan terakhir umat manusia. Namun, semakin dia mendalami fungsi sebenar Drone Kiamat, semakin dia menyedari satu kebenaran yang mengerikan… Siapa sebenarnya musuh mereka? Dan adakah drone ini benar-benar dicipta untuk melindungi manusia—atau untuk menghapuskan mereka? Peperangan terakhir bakal bermula.

I’m not sure if I want to continue writing this story or let it go, so consider this a pilot chapter for feedback. If you think I should keep going, please let me know! Otherwise, I’ll likely move on from it. ^^

In a future where healers are revered as fragile treasures, Ye Xing — a battle-hardened apocalypse survivor reborn with maxed-out healing powers — refuses to be coddled. Imagine a "combat medic who’d rather wield a plasma blade than a bandage". Disguising her identity, she enrolls as a mecha pilot, relishing the chaos of frontline skirmishes with the glee of a "caffeinated war god". But when her secret unravels mid-tournament, the galaxy watches in shock as this "delicate healer" decimates opponents with "the elegance of a ballet dancer and the ferocity of a starved dragon".

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

In a galaxy where loyalty is a currency and betrayal comes at a cost, Broken Eclipse follows Larson Odell—a rogue smuggler with a sharp aim, a sharper tongue, and a reputation for getting the job done. Alongside his unconventional crew—a sarcastic tech genius, a war-weathered pilot, and an AI with more personality than she should—Larson takes high-risk jobs that keep him one step ahead of the law, the Syndicate, and his past. But when a seemingly routine data heist on the desert world of Kreith goes sideways, Larson stumbles upon a secret worth more than credits—a secret that could shake the balance of power in the underworld. With the Syndicate hunting him, old enemies resurfacing, and uneasy alliances forming, Larson and his crew must navigate treacherous space, outwit relentless pursuers, and decide just how much they’re willing to risk to stay free. As the Broken Eclipse races through the void, every decision inches them closer to fortune—or oblivion. In a universe where trust is as rare as an uncorrupted credit, Larson is about to learn that sometimes, the job isn't just about survival. Sometimes, it's about rewriting the rules.

In the year 4367, space is no longer the final frontier—it’s a playground for the rich, a network of luxury stations, high-stakes casinos, and floating estates orbiting the dying planet below. Earth, overcrowded and crumbling under political chaos, is a prison for those who can’t afford to leave. The universe belongs to the powerful. Or so they think. Emerald Voss never asked for a legacy. She built her own fortune through a wildly successful startup, but her father’s name still looms over her—one of the wealthiest resort tycoons in the galaxy, a man who owns entire moons. She’s never had to fight for anything, never had to care about anything beyond the next exclusive party or million-credit business deal. But all of that changes when one reckless, sleep-deprived decision leads her to stumble—half-conscious and starving—into the office of Lumina Zevaris. Lumina is a Krexal, a hulking reptilian warrior-diplomat feared across the stars. As one of the galactic ambassadors, she holds the fragile peace between humanity and the ancient alien civilizations that barely tolerate them. Cold, calculating, and battle-scarred, Lumina has spent years ensuring that humans don’t push too far, don’t step on the wrong toes, don’t ignite a war they can’t win. But the war is already here. A shadow moves across the galaxy—something ancient, something powerful, something that sees humans and all their petty wealth as nothing more than fuel. The great space stations and their golden towers will burn. The rich will flee, but there will be nowhere left to run. And somehow, Emerald is at the center of it all. She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t know how. But the universe—cold, uncaring, and infinite—has chosen her. And whether she likes it or not, she’s about to learn that some things are worth fighting for. That money can’t buy survival. And that in the end, the universe owes her nothing. This is the universe owes her nothing by yours truly. This is for an english project lmao.