Yumeko Irl

Ryota hanya cowok SMA biasa dan tidak mencolok. Suatu hari, dia tanpa sengaja menemukan botol misterius. Tanpa pikir panjang, dia mencoba membuka botol itu, didalamnya terdapat iblis bernama Yumeko. Yumeko memberikan sebuah pil yang dapat membuat penggunanya jatuh cinta kepada Ryota, apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya? mari kita saksikan kisah Ryota dengan kisah cinta yang akan dia temukan

Alvaro Cortez, a gifted young footballer from the humble suburb of Valle Sol, dreams of playing for Blanco Royal FC, one of the most prestigious football clubs in Europe. Growing up idolizing legends and training on dusty fields. 'GOAT: Against All Odds' is the journey of Alvaro the boy with dreams to becoming a famous footballer, One of the greatest. As Alvaro navigates the highs and lows of his ascent, he faces critical moments of failure, redemption, and growth. Along the way, he learns that greatness isn’t achieved alone—it requires the support of teammates, mentors, and an unwavering determination to overcome setbacks. This is a story of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, chronicling Alvaro Cortez’s journey from a small-town dreamer to a rising star in the world of football. Set against the backdrop of intense rivalries, personal sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, it’s a tale of what it takes to rise to the top and stay there. ------ The story would sometimes be fast paced or slow according to the situations. System = check ✅ Critical Injury = check ✅ ( nb : predictable,i mean don't we have a system to introduce) Romance = check ✅ ----- So the system part of the story wouldn't start until quit some time.You know, I don't want anyone to criticize my guy saying he can't do sh*t without system so.And the clubs and players are inspired from irl and i won't use the real names or anything,Cause I don't want any complications later(IYKYk). -----

"Better to have and not need than to need and not have." Sky Ishiyama is a nerd with Photographic Memory who after the bumps and turns in his life, turned to be a Doomsday Prepper. The story takes place in our world where our MC was diving through the Dark Web just for fun and discovered something that could only be found in books, movies, novels, manga, anime, or games. Zombies, Walkers, Freaks, Infected, Biters, or whatever you may call them. They're fucking real. Ever wondered what you could do in a zombie apocalypse where you actually know what you're doing? Actually surviving properly while preventing stupid deaths? Doing what is right and necessary? Or better yet, actually doing what you shout in the monitor when you're watching a film? Our MC is coupled with the knowledge of not just fighting z's but actually surviving by securing his home, finding allies, scavenging for supplies, building a community and so much more. If you could, kindly like the tags I've put up and it would be huge, huge help for me, thanks in advance! Also, a comment, a review, or even a vote of a single power stone would help me out a lot! Thanks again! Disclaimer: All of the names and places mentioned in this novel are fictional and any relation to people IRL is purely coincidental. Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/3JstDAV (It's just something I created for fun and random chatting with people that want to discuss more about zombie things and other random stuff. It's created on 16/07/20 so it's fairly new and nothing much is in there lol Anyway, everyone is free to drop by and spend a few minutes to pass the time.) My Discord: Sky2316#9623

Formally known as: "Reincarnated as Kakashi in a MHA Universe" Status: Currently on hold Reason: A lot of stuff are happening irl I'm currently trying to focus on that, not to mention forgetting a big chunk of MHA story, sorry about that. So only when I'm free or not mentally exhausted I'll start continuing again bit by bit but till then please be patient Martin lived his usual life happily until he died of unknown circumstances and has the option to go to heaven or reincarnate into a random world with his memories intact. God as and apology let him choose how he wants to look alike and at the last minute he said that power in the next world also will be given to him randomly and wished him good luck. After he woke up he saw a white haired woman holding him in her arms and says "Hello there little Kakashi I hope you're feeling well." while a nurse came in and said "Here's your meal Mrs Hatake and then come to get checked." At that moment he realized that he was reincarnated as Kakashi Hatake. ____________________________________________ There are a couple of other Naruto characters there but not much unless the majority requests to add more. It starts as sort of like 'slice of life' genre but when the story progresses enough there will be action too. I'm pretty new to this and English isn't my first language so if you see a word written wrong or in wrong form please inform me please. I recommend to read the first arc before you guys review cause first 2 chapters are for his sort of backstory and then childhood until chapter 10. And no this will not start OP or become instantly OP after a few days of training. Also the cover isn't mine either it's created by WIZYAKUZA originally Anyways guys enjoy ^•^

Vale Gilstar had just finished his first novel, The Sword Demon's Reincarnation, when the disaster struck. A massive earthquake shook his home, and a mysterious voice announced the advent of the apocalypse. [Initiating awakening...] [Finding passion. Prioritizing...] On the verge of his consciousness, he heard of the awakening of the system. With Earth transformed into a chaotic battleground where monsters roamed, Vale discovered he had become the protagonist of his own finished story. "I-I can't believe it... I... have become the protagonist of my book." Now, he had to write his own story in the new world and put it into action. *** I am back with a new story. I finally managed to deal with everything I have IRL. Those who like my old novel 'The Author is an Extra, the MC is a Reincarnator' will surely like this too. I hope.

It's been 7 years since the Pillar incident occurred and monsters invaded the world destroying nearly half the human population. Most countries have fallen while those that had better or larger militaries managed to withstand the invasions. A young man had just woken up from his nightmare from a past he'd wished had never happened. But in this new world he cannot worry over the past the the world was now full of perils and lots of man eating monsters. However he never expected that on that same day he would meet a sentient beast that would truly change his world. Follow Rory Nel in his struggle to keep himself and those around him as close as possible on this journey of monsters, growth, danger, betrayal, and maybe even love. Will Rudi overcome the challenges ahead or fall victim to yet another tragedy? [Author: Story will be officially released with 10 - 15 chapters on 01/05/2024, the reason behind why there is so few in its first release is due to IRL situations which wont give me all the time in the world to type, so expected delays in chapters will be expected! For that I apologise!]

You are a normal high school student, but one day you got in an accident (yes very generic isekai plot). But instead of going to the heaven (or hell, it depend on how you live irl), you found your soul in another world, without all of technology but more of a peaceful countryside. So you decided to explore this world as all of the event unfold...

A story written by @the.boble (with bobskittle as the publisher.) Haise kun is a second year at TTMSHS. His dream is to become the greatest hooper the world has ever seen. Except one problem. He’s an overthinker. Follow Haise kun and his wacky antics as he tries to overcome his overthinking and hopefully meet an irl waifu on the way.

After getting nearly killed, Kaltes unlocks a strange 'system'. The system feeds on his psychopath traits. And skills that he has never seen before become his weapons. But what about a main character with no moral compass. He inherently lacks human emotions and is very apathetic. The system has chosen his negative trait as 'Psychopath'. Note: 1. This is not harem. 2. There will be gore and 21+ scenes. 3. If too much dark core is not your thing, please don't read. 4. No trolling, please. (see? I said please) 5. There are no fix sexual orientations restricting relationships in this novel, so feel free to ship whoever you want. (pst, it might come true) 6. Any racist, gender discriminating, child abuse and illegal activities in this novel are strictly because of the story world. I have no such beliefs irl so pls don't come after me. 7. Healthy Criticism is welcomed with open arms. Thank you for picking up my novel, I hope you have a heart wrenching and thrilling experience reading this.

In a world that had endured a galactic war lasting centuries, a young boy takes an entrance exam for one of the most prestigious sects. He possesses an otherworldly handsome face and a charming smile that could captivate even Immortals and Deities alike. With secrets that many would give anything for, he embarks on the challenging journey of cultivation, filled with successes and setbacks, highs and lows, and plenty of action in between. Join him as he conquers the thrilling and erratic world of cultivation. ------ This is a novel I'm creating in my free time as a hobby so any advice or criticism is always welcome. ;) I try to upload 4-5 times a week depending on irl commitments. -----

"ZueSea" is a heartwarming novel set in Los Angeles that tells the story of Zue and Sea, a wealthy couple whose marriage is put to the test due to various obstacles that they face. Zue, a successful businessman, is battling a severe illness that is slowly consuming him, and as he lies on his hospital bed, he regrets not being the best husband to his wife. However, Zue wakes up to find himself regressed to the days before his wedding day, giving him a second chance to make things right. He vows to pamper and support Sea, on pursuing her dreams. But as they face obstacles and the pressures of their business world, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. Through this journey, he discover the true strength of their love and learn valuable lessons about forgiveness, trust, and commitment. Ultimately, they both realize that their mutual love for each other is the most precious thing they have, and their willingness to fight for it ensures a happy and everlasting relationship. "ZueSea" is a tale of love, sacrifice, family, society, and second chances, reminding readers that true love conquers all. ------------------------- PS Update will be shitty as hell as I am writing this only when I am bored as hell. Also, I have some things going on irl. So, if you genuinely enjoy the story, please do comment and come up with your own possibilities for the future. The image used is AI generated.

Wrongfully executed for the sin of protecting his loved one, a teenage boy was reincarnated by an esoteric and unfathomable power in another world but not without price. P.S. Yes this is a harem I think my previous book called origin cultivation system was deleted by me:'( P.S. Just created this novel for fun so apologies if i couldn't upload daily(due to irl issues) but I will try my best to upload daily though

So this is my second novel and I am bound to be slow on updating this novel as I am indeed busy IRL. So right now I'll just write and hopefully you like what I wrote. Enjoy.

Update: Hiatus for a while My name is Joe. I've been playing games about dungeon-building all my life with the hope of being able to manage or create one myself. Of course, I know there were no dungeons IRL, but who knows? A good friend of mine who knows of my obsession with dungeons gave me a birthday gift yesterday. It was a game in a different genre than what I played usually. But since it was a gift he gave me, I played it. Though there weren't really any "dungeons" in it, the oldies Eastern aesthetic took me in. I played it as soon as I got it from him, no questions asked. What did it give me?! Unwanted transmigration into this world of extra bullshit!!

Lin Siyu, the ultimate gamer girl who barely knew the difference between “IRL” and “AFK,” gets a respawn after her trusty gaming rig decides to go out with a bang. But wait, the plot twist is real, ‘cause now she’s stuck in a world overflowing with these “cultivators” blabbering about the mystical “Dao” like it’s the latest gaming patch notes. And guess what? Yours truly, Lin Siyu, the DPS maestro, is taking the shortcut to the celestial summit, no grinding required! I’m here making cheat codes look outdated, rising to the ranks of a bona fide epic gamer! Cough* I meant to say “Cultivator,” but who’s keeping track, right? It’s all about that epic loot and mad skills, whether it’s in the game or in the Dao!

Ellori has recently graduated from the Witch's Academy and assigned to safeguard the young Kingdom of Parthun. Its inhabitants have been under constant attack by demi-humans living in the Weeping Expanse's vast forests-- Centaurs, goblins, and other creatures have been kidnapping women with more frequency. Little did she know, Ellori was sent here to be on the receiving end of the Weeping Expanse's sexual frustration that plagues its denizens. Illustration by Yumeko Sakino See more of my site here: https://sites.google.com/view/jamminrabbit/home Consider joining my patreon to support me and for advanced chapters: https://www.patreon.com/jamminrabbit Join my discord for constant updates or hang out: https://discord.gg/GmSYunYJjs

[This is a power fantasy smut novel] The continent lost to time is wild and untamed, stretching beyond the horizon. Gargantuan and tiny, harmless and deadly, lifeforms of all shapes and sizes prowl these vast, fertile lands. The budding human race has only just taken its first steps. Humans brave the harsh elements, navigate treacherous terrain, and encounter fierce beasts in their savage lives. They band together to survive, but sometimes, that is still not enough to prevent calamity. As humanity struggles to survive, one human has awakened his potential. The world is changing and he will be the one to lead humanity out of the dawn of the Primitive Age. WARNING Story content NOT suitable for those below age 18. There will be gratuitous sexual content. PREFACE My original intent in this story was to establish a setting that would allow me to explore my degenerate fantasies. This means that a lot of the content will be pure smut and less focus will be on the plot. I wasn't planning on crafting some suspenseful, complex plot so I hope you won't mind if the story becomes a bit contrived. If you were expecting an epic tale of discovery, battles, growth, and introspection, then you should look elsewhere since all of that will take a backseat to the smut. That doesn't mean there won't be any of that content, it just won't occur as frequently or with the most originality. The novel is still a power fantasy, but without a power system. My ambitious plan is that the MC will be the pioneer of a new power system and usher in the birth of human civilization. Since the focus is on the smut (especially the forbidden type), I just want to warn you that I may tread into territory that you may find uncomfortable. Sorry about that, but this is what I'm offering. If you don't like it, don't read it. I acknowledge that my mind is filled with filth, but I want to assert that my writing is pure fantasy that I enjoy indulging in my imagination. As you know, things that are forbidden are the most enticing. This concept fuels my horny imagination which eventually resulted in this story, but I would never condone any of the taboo acts in real life. My work is pure fiction and is only meant as entertainment. Do not attempt at home, kids! Despite that, I have confidence in my writing so at the very least it won't be terrible to read. It's just that with my busy schedule IRL (I work and go to school), I can't promise a consistent update schedule so be prepared to wait. I should also mention that the story pacing won't be all that fast. There may be some time skips when I feel they are necessary. I like to focus more detail on characterization so that the sexy parts have an added emotional weight to them. So, if you feel the story is slow, then you're right, because it will be. Slice-of-life enjoyers rejoice! TAGS Clan/Family Building, Incest, Smut, Cultivation/Magic Development, Technological Development No NTR except for Netori DISCORD https://discord.gg/B5T9bK9548

Ren is a reincarnated person. His new world had the same name as his old one, Earth. But that was the extent of the resemblances. Ren had a skill as well, or at least he was told he did, but he had no inkling of how to use it. He was disheartened at first but his goal wasn't the path to power, all he wanted from this world was to continue the peaceful life, but the world didn't even provide him with that. A luminous pillar descended upon him and one of his classmates. Goddess Helastia, one of the most revered goddess, called them to herself, not a good news. However, there, he finds that a group of heroes has been summoned from his past world to confront the Devils that will be rising soon. But contrary to his assumption of being a hero himself, she referred to him as a reincarnated imposter. She labeled both of them as Traitors of Humanity and sent them into a dungeon where they were supposed to live. That is, with their masters and comrades, the Devils and their minions. The monsters in the dungeon were not likely to accept them as allies, instead, they were out to devour the delicacies that appeared in their home. Only despair awaited them. -------------------------------------- This novel is inspired from neets's parallel world syndrome, Abnormal state skill and bunch of other jp novels, this is also my first time writing a web novel. You can also read it on Scribble hub if you want, here is the link: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/385008/how-to-kill-a-goddess-of-another-earth/ Also posting on Royal Road. Wanna come to my discord server? Here is the link: https://discord.gg/RXgdGhecjr --------------------------------------- Now, one chapter per week(on Sunday; I will increase it again after some time. I'm a bit busy with irl stuff (don't look at me like that! I really do have a real life!!)), or sometimes even more depending on the responses ;) I don't own any pics used in this novel, I found them on Google, credits to the artist/owner. English isn't my first language, so, if you find any error, please tell me in the comments.

ML P.O.V: I never met a girl who is naïve for that age, making bold decision without thinking of the consequences FL P.O.V: I finally have my own love story but, he's really a pain in the a*s, though I won't stop being persistence, I'll win him no matter what. Please support me i really need money to support my family, have a nice day 8-26-22 Announcement (i couldn't do the announcement there cause this is gonna be long) i will pause the story due to lack of time or should i say i will be busy but if i have time i will complete the last chapter (cause it's not complete duh) it's because I'm a grade 10 student in the Philippines irl and this Monday my duty as a student have started and.. yea i need to graduate I'm stupid if i didn't prioritize my last year as high school student lol, yes that's the announcement byee.

This is my story, I'm Tessa Whittington a Transgender Female, this book will contain very dark themes and very detailed accounts of my past abusive and my current everyday life. It will also contain everything to poetry, to synopsis of the good, the bad, and the ulgy of my day as an adult. If you're one of my coworkers or IRL friends please respect my real world boundaries, I love everyone who will take the time to sit down and stomach the horror of my early-mid life.

A nerdy engineer was brutally murdered with regrets in his heart. When he transmigrated into a magical world of Knights and Mages, he decided to live for himself this time around and to chase after his longtime dream- to start a big family filled with love and lots of kids from lots of wives! In order to protect himself and his loved ones in this harsh new world, he resourcefully forged era-ending weapons never meant to be fired in this world. To the Knights, Mages, Emperors, and even the Gods of this world, he proclaimed, “me transire, si audes! (cross me, if you dare!)” *** Author's Note: This novel is a love letter to the nerd culture that had kept me sane during the COVID lockdowns. It took me a while to gather the courage to write (and to actually write it), but I’m glad that I was able to explore some serious IRL themes in the comforts of an old-fashioned isekai fantasy novel. I fully recognize that the divisive topic of harems is a tricky one to navigate, but I think I did the topic justice by having fully fleshed out female leads with their own ideals and motivations instead of being masturbatory cardboard cutouts with no agency. So please give it a try and leave a review! I suppose I’m not the brightest bulb in the Webnovel world, publishing my very first novel as a non-system novel with 1st-person narration on a website loaded with system novels narrated in 3rd person. On top of that, there simply isn’t a lot of established success with #KingdomBuilding novels on the ranking board of this site. But hey, be the change you want to see in the world. So let’s hope this novel would inspire more novel diversity (rise up, my #KingdomBuilding homies!). I’ve also published this on RoyalRoad, so if you want to see formatted tables of MC's inventory, hop on over!

In the year 2137, the game Coliseum Online was launched. Everyone in the world was eager to play it, including Dan, a freshmen on campus. Dan was someone who practiced every killing art known, as he was part of a family filled with profissional assassins. He was different. He had killed before, but it was not something he wanted for his life, so he abandoned it. Unfortunately, his life drastically changes after logging into Coliseum Online. The game company promised that people would be able to earn IRL money playing the game, so everyone wanted to play it. Coupled with the fact that it being the first fully immersive VRMMORPG, the game launch was a success. The bad part was that, everyone was stuck inside of it, unable to log out. Coliseum Online than became a survival game, where people would die IRL if dying inside the game. Now Dan must use all of the skills he had learned since he was a child and somehow find a way to leave the game, while also avoiding death against the monsters and the players.

The E-sport community has evolved at a scary pace and is now seen as a professional job. earn a fortune in the game and then you'll have a fortune IRL. you earn money from Quest's,Events and tournoments rankings...Will you be able to survive in this money hungry community?

[Historical Fiction] - “Happy Birthday!” Everyone yelled to her. Her face grew wide when she saw the familiar book as her gift. Her hands reached for it but one of them grabs it and threw it in the Lake. Her eyes widened seeing the book slowly sinking. She thought they are for real.. “Go jump there, you ugly rat” But they are completely a b*tch.. “What are you waiting for? JUMP!” One of them pushed her, she fell in the water. Yumeko don't know how to swim, she just keep on trying to float herself but completely failing. Both ladies are laughing at her. The thought of dying came in her mind. She stops struggling and let herself sink. Her eyes saw the book sinking also, she reached it before closing her eyes. “A Trespasser! Quickly grab him and Lock him under the dungeon.” “Yes, General.” - By: Emerald3ribe

A game that becomes real.

When the VR reached it's peak, the term "Full Dive" was finally introduced! Making the dreams of countless teens come true after watching the anime called "Sword art online". When the Nerve Gear or NvG (not Night Vision Goggles) was introduced almost the whole world got a piece of it and a lot of virtual communities were also introduced in it! SAO, Dash Online, Guns and Glory, Civilization Online and World of Prandis. These are some of the hundreds of online games that were introduced in the Virtual community. Compared to VR head gear in the past, this is more convenient to use as the user doesn't need to move around in real world but just put on the helmet and lay on the bed and Bam! You're in!. Just like always, the devs planned to make a new game for the VR and selected a few number of test players for the test servers. This game was announced in the VR community and was even more exaggerated and it quickly piqued the interest of the players. Eclipse Online, a game where you can either be a normal adventurer or a hero or be a normal soldier for a NPC Kingdom or create your own Kingdom and be a King. This is exactly a fantasy game that you will fantasy about! The main part of the game is the role "King" because it's not like any normal VR or IRL game where you just be a king of a normal country or just train soldiers and collect resources everyday. In this, you can actually choose a route for which civilization you want to rule! The Kingdom of Britain, the Kingdom of France, The Kingdom of Rus, The Kingdom of German, The Kingdom of China, The Kingdom of Korea and finally The Kingdom of Japan! Just as it sounds each Kingdom or civilization has their own way of growth and special army units. For Britain it's Royal Knights, For France it's Templars, For Japan it's Samurais and so on. And so the MC of this story, Ichirou Mikagawa, a normal High school student with average looks and average grades with no friends. In real world he is just an everyday normal guy you would find everywhere but when he logs into the VR he's a complete different person! And so one day after Eclipse Online was released, a new event took place which made all the players go crazy for it and that event changed the lives of all those people. (Author: I tried to get a mashup of Overlord and Log Horizon to make this. I just hope you reading this will make your boredom go away. Enjoy!)

Lirin: Ah, why can’t I ever find good friends? Is my taste that bad? Maybe it’s because they’re all spirits...I should look for friends on earth! Unsuspecting ML and his friends group that suddenly get chills: ??? •————————————• The Spirit realm was an interesting place. Unless born there one would mostly have a hard time grasping the customs...because what kind of place is centered on illusion and trickery?! And what if you’re a resident who believes that they can get by without deception! Lirin was born into one of the many noble families. His family wasn’t anything special just nobles, nowhere near the top. But Lirin just happened to be a genius. Even so what good is your genius in a world where deception is key and you refuse to use it for trickery. Where you trust everyone around you only for them to fool you time and time again...One day the young fox’s friends take things a bit too far. So the boy decides to leave! He can definitely find better friends on earth! Right? Unfortunately unless he wants trouble he can’t reveal his identity...sadly he never quite grew out of that habit of reverting back to his fox form when he gets too comfortable... •————————————• Hello~ I’m Caramel Honey welcome to my novel! Please ignore the complete chaos that is this entire work. I’m looking for a beta, anyone who knows what they’re doing qualifies. All the names in this story are common names or ones I made up, searched their meaning on google and then shoved into the story. All places in the story are fictional (except for earth ofc) and are not intended to have any relation to real places or things. And now that that’s out of the way please give my novel a chance! ⚠️SLOW UPDATES⚠️ Edits: I’ve been stuck on a chapter for a while not knowing how to format it...my first chapter is like 18 pages. I started comparing it to other novels and it is apparently long by a lot of standards so I’ll be shortening my chapters maybe 2000 words instead of 4000? Idk we’ll see as it progresses. Also I know the novel’s really choppy and the writing quality is terrible but it’s like that for a reason. One I want to take my lowest works and raise the quality so my highest is even better. And two because I’m dealing with shit irl so my main focus is getting words published right now, once I reach a certain point in the plot-line (no I’m not telling that’s spoilers!) I plan on going back and rewriting most of the previous chapters. I may add in more info or plot points in the rewritten chapters as well as moving around certain events. Like I said we’ll see, I have plot-points planned out, not the novel. Like before I actually started writing this whole thing I could tell you the main character left the spirit realm because he had shitty friends. He didn’t even have a name until I was writing the chapter. I knew what facts I wanted to add in, like he should have twins who are his besties, he needed to be a red white and black fox with certain properties and things like that. But nothing I do is planned. I love being spontaneous like that! Give me more freedom and encourages my creativity! Even if nothing fits together quite yet...I just add in facts that I wanted in the story but am currently too lazy to work in properly like I should be doing... ¯\_(;¬ω¬)_/¯ (No seriously I’m completely ignoring things like world building in favor of advancing the plot. Originally I was going to do 3 chapters on Lirin’s life in the spirit realm but that’ll be for the reset now) So yea! Everything will be revamped later on! Currently the only thing you’ll actually get from this novel is the storyline...Oops? (〜;óヮò)〜*:･ﾟ✧

March, 2020 - World of Tanks Blitz has celebrated more than 6 years of life. Many legends and myths have come and gone, with clans such as (PURPL), (RA1D), and (PR4MO) having all but died out. The world, in need of a new legend, gladly accepted (1NC3P) as the one to lead the world, but little did they know, one would usurp them. [Gamer Tag: FloofyButter34] Joined the game on theday of the 6th anniversary of Blitz. Little did he know that he'd knock the rockers of many fans... Just not in this timeline. This story revolves around the game World Of Tanks Blitz. (I would do the PC version, but I cannot play it for authenticity of this novel, so Blitz will be used.) I will be using real data, and names. (Tags. not IRL names.) Please keep in mind that this is a novel, and my opinions are only opinions. Also, once I have caught up to the version, I will make a decision to either wait and just keep the version normal, or put my own thoughts into this and add fictional updates. I'll try to keep this as grounded as possible, but the events that happened IRL may not all happen.