Inspector Gadget

Story Outline for Black Squad Black Squad follows an elite investigative team led by ACP Sulaiman Qazi, operating in Mumbai. The team consists of Inspector Imran Wani, Arjun Rathore, and other skilled officers, solving high-profile cases involving murder, kidnappings, and organized crime. After facing government-imposed restrictions, they regain full autonomy through a hard-fought investigation, proving their innocence. With DCP Shamsher Singh promoted to DIG and SSP Ishan transferred as J&K’s police head, Black Squad continues its mission with renewed authority. Each episode presents a self-contained crime case, filled with suspense, action, and mind games as the squad unravels the truth while facing powerful adversaries. The team operates under strict legal frameworks but often bends the rules to deliver justice. As they progress, they uncover deeper conspiracies involving corrupt officials, secret criminal syndicates, and hidden betrayals, making every case more dangerous. With Mumbai’s safety in their hands, Black Squad stands as the last line of defense against crime.

This is the story of Kevin, an ordinary Earthling who unexpectedly becomes a cosmic regulator (Inspector). Tasked with managing a houseful of extraordinary 'anomalous being' tenants – including a werewolf, vampire, demon, sea witch, mermaid, AI, and others – he navigates bizarre interstellar incidents while unraveling the universe's ultimate secrets. Amidst grand cosmic adventures, Kevin experiences the heartwarming chaos of daily life with his uniquely dysfunctional supernatural household.

"¿Alguien nos quiere muertos?" Nuestros ciudadanos veraniegos, han de estar pendientes hasta de su propia sombra si quieren sobrevivir, ¿encontrará el inspector al asesino? ¿O nos quedaremos sin saberlo mientras muere la gente de este humilde camping ambientado en España?

Overworked. Underslept. Emotionally bankrupt. That was Selene Mira—an introverted interior designer in her late twenties who barely had time to breathe, let alone live. When she unexpectedly keels over from burnout (who knew coffee wasn’t a food group?), Selene wakes up in an unidentified magical world full of floating islands, spell-wielding sheep, and villagers who think smartphones are cursed artifacts. But there's a twist: She didn’t get magic. She got Amazon. Well, not exactly. But a dimensional shopping platform that delivers anything she wants—from pepper spray to noise-cancelling earbuds—paired with a freakishly fast learning ability and a sarcastic little ring that dings in her head every time she gains a new skill. Armed with nothing but modern gadgets, dry humor, and a desperate need for personal space, Selene sets out to live the slowest, quietest, and most introvert-friendly life possible in a world that keeps trying to turn her into the main character of an epic fantasy saga. Too bad fate—and fantasy tropes—have other plans.

A Filipino high student from Leyte, named Basilio Valencia died in a landslide but was reincarnated into another world, which is a partial modern and fantasy world with some modern technology. But thanks to an ability called Tech, he still has his phone, journal, and laptop, as well as some pens and journaling equipment. Thus, he can still listen to his favorite songs and watch his favorite shows, anime, and movies from his previous life through his gadgets. Seeing his creature comforts being reincarnated with him, Basilio thought that he would recontinue his partially changed way of life, but his luck ran out when he almost died in a hostile army known as the Vamzom (Vampire-Zombie) Army. That army, which a Demon Sorcerer cursed and transformed to be blood-thirsty creatures that are more like a hybrid of both vampires and zombies, was killing humans and other races that had blood with combat helicopters, pistols, and swords for their blood. But then, the army regained their humanity partially when they realized what they had done to him and the other humans and races. So, they regretted their actions and worked hard to save him. But, while Basilio was in a coma, their leader, Ruslan Makesa, driven by guilt, took his own life by stabbing himself with his Blood Sword, before placing his powers as a Vamzom in a box; he intended to pass that and his leadership to the Basilio once he survive and wake up from his coma. And so, after Basilio had survived and woken up from his 2-month-long coma, the army apologized to Basilio and asked him to lead them, promising to be good to all races. Basilio was shocked but he forgave them, taking Ruslan's leadership with his own morals and ideals. So, after that, Basilio built a country with the Vamzom race that is civilized and friendly with his cultural traits and morals as a Filipino in his previous life, as well as modeling the new nation, known as the Ruslav Nation, after the Philippine republic. But Basilio discovered that there is a race called Otherworlders, which he was a part of, and took this as an opportunity to make alliances with them. But will Basilio adapt to this new life in a strange world? Warning: The photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!

When renowned forensic linguist Aanya Roy is called in to decode a series of mysterious letters written in a forgotten language, she steps into a case that feels eerily familiar. The words are strange, poetic — and somehow seem to echo with fragments of her past. Working alongside the quiet and guarded Inspector Karan Malhotra, Aanya finds herself drawn into a web of hidden codes, buried memories, and secrets that refuse to stay silent. As the investigation deepens, so does her entanglement — not just with the case, but with the man assigned to protect it. But some scripts aren’t meant to be read. And some truths weren’t meant to be found. The Shadows Beneath Us is a gripping and lyrical romance thriller that explores how trauma speaks in silence, how love can unravel in layers, and how the past always leaves something written between the lines.

This is the story of a young boy named Steven, kind at heart and loving in his words enjoying his life to the fullest. Everything changed and his world came crashing down, his incurable sickness rendered him almost useless. He received an advanced stimulation prototype called the DREAM. This remarkable gadget provided this young boy with a second chance. Every night, as he lowers his tired eyes, Steven is transported to another world. He is quickly confronted with the harsh reality and circumstances that surrounds him. Nonetheless he is not a frail youngster dying here. Steven must defeat the shrewd lord, power-hungry siblings, and long-standing resentment using his wits and the help of his trusted retainers. Will he discover the true purpose of the DREAM and forge his legacy? Daily updates Stay tuned Steven is counting on you guys

Her back slammed against the wall, the breath caught in her throat. Before she could say anything, Zayne's body held hers in place, one hand on her jaw, the other around her waist like a vice. His breath was hot against her lips, but his eyes—dark, hungry, and merciless—spoke of sin. "You keep running, Inspector," he growled, in a deep low sinful voice. "But I will always find you. And when I do..." His tongue brushed her earlobe, slow and deliberate, vibrating against her skin. "I don't just want to hear you plead for mercy. I want to ruin you." Priya's breath caught. He smirked against her skin, sensing the way she trembled below him. "I'll have you gasping for my name, your legs shaking, your nails digging into my back. Not once. Not twice. Until you forget you ever hated me." She tried to shove him off her, but her hands betrayed her, curling into his shirt instead. "I'll make you feel it," he whispered, even softer. "Every inch of me... inside you... claiming you. Till you forget the badge. Forget the pride. Forget the pain." "Zayne--" she breathed. “You’ll scream,” he whispered, biting her lower lip. “Not from fear. Not from pain. But because I’ll make you scream like I own you.” “And you’ll love every second of it.”

RPG STYLE NOVEL, MC DOING QUEST, KILLING MONSTERS, LEVELING UP, GAINING SKILL, AND etc... SYSTEM Deity, a newly invented modern gadget that helps humans to breakthrough their limiters. Our protagonist Yman Talisman was a young man, 17 years old, and an orphan. After he found out that he had a Hollow Cell symptom, he rejoiced. Now there was a way for him to cure his ill sister. But on the day of evaluation exams, because of an incident, he was late and only managed to get the weakest magic skill among the rest. How can someone like him fight monster monsters when his magic was the weakest and no use for fighting? No group wanted to let him joined them. In order to cure his sister, he had no choice but to fight monsters alone. When he finds out about a certain item that able to heal any kind of illness, he didn't think twice and embark into a journey. Leaving his ill sister to a trusted friend, he left the city and delves into adventures to search for it. THIS NOVEL IS A HIDDEN GEM!!! YOU WILL KNOW WHEN YOU REACH CHAPTER 100. MC HAD ALMOST UNLIMITED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! (One of the best stories you can find in this platform!) ---Cover not mine--- Message me at discord if you have questions and suggestions: CloudSky#4375

In the greed-filled world of corporate empires and magic knights, Min Jae was a king in business, with pockets so deep he could drown in them. That is, until his life deemed his playthrough unfair and gave him a red card. Poison was his family's best friend, as everyone had at least tasted it once, not twice because they never could. Death was never on his calendar, neither was an offer for a divine gig. Enter the Deity of Stories, a celestial being with a fetish for plot twists, who offers Min Jae a deal he can't refuse: become her divine cameraman. No, not the kind with a lens, but one who records the tales of mortals. In return, he gets a second shot at life, in a world where his dearly departed parents are alive and well, ready to dote on him from birth. Reborn as Judge (because “Min Jae 2.0” sounded too dull), he quickly realizes this new life is no gift. This steampunk utopia, filled with airships, clockwork gadgets, and an alarming lack of Wi-Fi, thrives on manipulation. But who needs the internet when you have a divine camera and the sharp mind to control it all? Judge isn’t just here to record stories; he’s here to write them, casting himself as the mastermind behind every twist and turn. Armed with his divine powers, he navigates complex schemes, power-hungry nobles, and ruthless industrialists, all while keeping his ultimate goal hidden: to ascend to godhood and rewrite his own fate. Of course, he generally makes a glorious mess of things, all while trying to keep his dear parents blissfully unaware of his less-than-angelic schemes. But as the stakes rise and the Deity of Stories watches his every move, Judge must tread carefully. Can he manipulate his way to the top, or will he become just another character in someone else’s plot twist? --- Just a quick disclaimer: The book steers clear of any unwanted adult stuff. However, it does feature a potentially disturbing amount of violence—enough to make you wonder about the author's mental health. So proceed with caution—and maybe a shield!

After years of intergalactic war, in 2072, twenty-year-old Lucas Marilef joins the Anomalous Cases Enforcement (ACE) with one mission: to reclaim Earth's surface from the Andromedan bases and save the collapsing underground world. What he didn’t expect was to meet Calisto — a striking and enigmatic young man who turns out to be his immediate superior: his Inspector. “Have we met before?” Lucas asks. “No. That would be impossible,” Calisto replies. Under the banner of the Galahad squadron, they embark on missions where the magnetic pull between them is only the beginning: conspiracies, military secrets, and moral gray zones will test their loyalty and their limits. Because in this war, nothing is purely black or white. And perhaps the most dangerous secret of all… is their relationship. Is this an encounter? Or a reunion?

Tras años de conflicto por la guerra intergaláctica, en el 2072 el joven de 20 años Lucas Marilef decide embarcarse como agente de la ACE para poder recuperar la superficie terrestre de las bases andromedanas y salvar al mundo subterráneo del pronto colapso. Sin embargo, él no se esperaba que con su entrada a la ACE, conociera a un guapo joven llamado Calisto el cual inesperadamente resulta ser su Inspector y superior. “¿Acaso nos hemos visto antes?” le preguntó Lucas.” “No, es imposible” le respondió Calisto” Juntos y bajo el nombre del “Escuadrón Galahad” viven aquel magnetismo entre ambos que fue el preludio de aventuras de vida o muerte, conspiraciones y secretos militares donde no todo puede ser categorizados como blancos o negros. Donde el mayor secreto también se esconde en su relación. ¿Es acaso esto un encuentro o un reencuentro?

Leonard Keller, a 70-year-old retired American inventor from Boston, builds a prototype “time machine” in his basement—a final passion project before his memory fades from the world. But the machine malfunctions and throws him into a different dimension—Elarion, a world of medieval kingdoms, magical races, and arcane energy. He wakes up in the body of a 12-year-old version of himself, in a world where science is unknown, and magic rules everything. But here, his understanding of logic, physics, chemistry, and engineering gives him a godlike edge. Instead of fighting with a sword or casting spells, Leonard fights ignorance with invention, creates gadgets from scrap, and slowly builds a reputation—not as a warrior, but as the "Mad Forge Boy of Elarion." What he doesn't know is that the world has been awaiting a "Second Catalyst," a chosen one not of magic, but of machine.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

In the land of Drakenspire, ruled by Duke Orion Valtaris, there is a group of seven individuals charged with protecting the land from danger. Among them is a pretty girl who has a look akin to a princess of a royal family; everyone calls her Selene. Another is a quiet and aloof girl with mysterious demonic features, known as Lyra. The third girl is Talia, who has a wild demeanor and dresses in the traditional way of her tribe. There are also four men in the group. Callien is a muscular, good-looking man with immense strength. Ellios is a mastermind when it comes to working with technology and gadgets. Adlin is an expert in weapons. The seventh member is the strangest. He doesn't engage with anyone else and doesn't appreciate others even when they seek his help. He does whatever he wants without regard for anyone else, but nobody opposes him because he is one of the strongest in the group. He is a mage who likes to study everything about magic, but only in one specific direction. * strongly suggest to Read the full chapter one before coming to any conclusion about the story.

In the heart of the Damacia Empire, progress surges forward on rails and steam, fueled by the glittering force of refined mana. Sprawling cities stretch skyward under the looming watch of colossal clock towers. Zeppelins float through sunlit clouds like silent giants. But beneath the polished veneer of innovation, echoes of an unfinished war continue to stir. Aldrich Hitchcock, a seasoned inspector haunted by years of service, carries with him the burden of secrets long buried. Hardened by loss and disillusionment, he now follows threads others would rather ignore. At his side is Norman Creed—a sharp-eyed young partner with a keen mind and a hunger for truth, untested but determined. Together, they investigate what the empire refuses to name. Cases steeped in mystery and mana. Glyph-marked cadavers. Machines that shouldn't move. Murmurs of powers not seen since the war. Crimes the Crown would rather forget. As rain slicks the cobblestones and the fog thickens in the alleys, something begins to stir in the depths of the city. An unseen force. A history erased. A presence seeping through the cracks of reality. This is not an age of peace. Not truly. Because the war never ended. It just changed form. There are no clean cases anymore. Only echoes. And bodies. And the growing sense that the empire stands atop a grave it refuses to acknowledge.

Mira Thornfield never asked to inherit a haunted inn—especially not The Midnight Roost, a sentient Victorian B&B where the guests are all dead, the waffle iron is a literal hellmouth, and the health inspector is a banshee who deducts points for "lack of ectoplasm." After burning out as a hospice nurse, Mira suddenly finds herself the new owner of this very peculiar establishment, complete with: Vlad the Vampire, who complains his "sunny-side-up eggs" are too literal. Marrow the Skeleton Chef, whose "bone appetit" pancakes are to die for. A Yelp-obsessed poltergeist concierge drowning in paperwork (literally). Armed with a snarky Hospitality HUD and skills like [Therapy Magic] and [Necro-Filing], Mira must: Keep her guests happy (even the ones haunting their own ashes). Upgrade the Roost (choose: Haunted Hot Tub or Zombie Beehive?). Survive the Yelpocalypse when a 1-star review summons a Complaint Hydra. But when she discovers her uncle’s ghost is trapped in the foundation—and a mysterious guest named "Lucifer M." books Room 666—Mira realizes the Roost isn’t just a business... It’s a battleground between the dead and the damned.

Detective Moran Takeda is given his first case along with him work five inspectors. Three influencers are murdered but there are no other connection other then they are influencers between them. It is a seral murder for sure.

On a dying colony at the edge of Imperial space, ex-soldier Jace Langton hides behind a fake name, fixing hovercars and dodging questions. When a buried alien vault is unearthed in the desert, he's blackmailed into unlocking its secrets by a corrupt inspector and a brutal crime lord. But the vault wasn’t lost. It was sealed. Now, hunted by enemies and haunted by the past he buried, Jace must survive what's inside—while a sharp-tongued police sergeant with her own secrets begins to wonder: is he the key to stopping something far worse?

Si Carlo de Luna ay isang 25 taong gulang na lalaking mestizong may dugong Kastila at Cebuano. Siya ay may taas na 5’5” na may matipuno ngunit karaniwang pangangatawan. Tinatawag siyang "Dumagat” dahil siya ay nagmula sa baybaying-dagat ng Zamboanga del Sur. Tuwid ang kanyang buhok, may suot na salamin sa mata na nagpapahiwatig ng kanyang henyo sa agham at matematika, subalit madalas niyang itinatago ang talino sa likod ng isang simpleng imahe—isang tipikal na gangster na nakasuot ng karaniwang damit at may sunglasses para hindi mahalata ang kanyang tunay na kakayahan bilang guro at tagapagtanggol ng bayan. Bilang isang overpowered na tao, si Carlo ay matapang, matalino, masayahin, at may matibay na political will. Mahilig siyang makipagkompetensiya, lalo na sa larangan ng agham at sining ng pakikipaglaban. Sa kabila ng kanyang lakas at talino, may malaking takot siya sa pagkawala ng mga mahal niya sa buhay at ng kanyang bayan—isang kahinaan na nagbibigay lalim sa kanyang pagkatao. Mahilig siyang magbasa, mag-imbento, magsanay sa agimat, at madalas siyang nagkakape at naninigarilyo bilang bahagi ng kanyang araw-araw na gawain. Si Carlo ay nagmula sa Zamboanga del Sur at dumayo sa Bukidnon upang tuparin ang kanyang misyon na lipulin ang mga aswang na sumisira sa katahimikan ng mga tribo. Bago pa man niya natuklasan ang kanyang tunay na kapalaran, ninanais niyang magkaroon ng isang normal na buhay bilang guro at lider ng Quantum Gang — isang samahan na lumalaban sa mga masasamang tao gamit ang pinaghalong makabago at makalumang teknolohiya. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang matuklasan niya ang kanyang pagka-Tagapagmana ng Liwanag, isang natatanging tagapagligtas na pinapangalagaan ng mga sinaunang diyos at espiritu. Bilang henyo sa matematika at agham, mahusay siyang lider ng Quantum Gang dahil sa kanyang kasanayan sa Khali at Aikido, at may kakayahan ding magturo ng edukasyon. Ang kanyang mga armas ay mga modernong pluma at papel na ginagamit sa pagsulat at pagbigkas ng mga Latin na orasyon na minana mula sa kanyang lolo na isang Kastilang dalubhasa sa sinaunang mahika. May dalang whip na gawa sa metal na tila pangil ng kidlat ng dragon, na mana naman niya sa kanyang lola na Cebuana. Bukod dito, nagdadala siya ng mga mutya ng hangin, tubig, apoy, at kalikasan, pati na rin mga makabagong gadgets tulad ng cellphone, tablet, at locator na tumutulong sa pagtunton ng mga kampon ng kadiliman. Isang mahiwagang clay pot din ang kanyang gamit sa pagluluto ng mga pildoras para pampalakas at pampagaling ng sugat. Walang kahinaan si Carlo sa tradisyunal na pakahulugan—isang tunay na overpowered na bida. Sa kanyang buhay, malapit siya sa kanyang mga magulang—si Pedro de Luna, isang disiplinadong mandirigma at eksperto sa Kali at Aikido; si Maria Dimapili, isang guro ng panitikan at tagapangalaga ng kultura; at sa kanilang mga ninuno—si Miguel de Luna, ang dalubhasa sa Latin na orasyon na nagsisilbing gabay, at si Clara Dimapili, ang makapangyarihang babaylan na tagapangalaga ng kidlat at kalikasan. Pinagpapalakas siya ng kanilang mga aral at espiritwal na legacy, na nakaugat sa mga diyos ng kidlat gaya ni Magwayen. Bilang asawa ng limang makapangyarihang babae mula sa limang elemental tribes ng Mindanao, pinangangalagaan ni Carlo ang balanse ng kalikasan at kapangyarihan. Kabilang dito si Dayang Laya Binhi, healer mula sa Nature Tribe na may kaalaman sa herbal medicine at bio-spiritual healing; si Alunsina Daligdig, mandirigma ng Fire Tribe na eksperto sa apoy at tribong pakikidigma; si Bulan Sadsad, tank ng Earth Tribe na bihasa sa mountain warfare; si Amihanan “Mia” Salakay, assassin ng Wind Tribe na eksperto sa stealth at aeromancy; at si Ligaya Panubig, marksman ng Water Tribe na may husay sa hydro-pressure ballistics. Pinangungunahan niya ang kanilang limang mentor na pinagsama-sama sa pangunguna ni Datu Kidlat-an, ang tagapamagitan ng mga tribo, upang labanan ang panganib mula kay Datu Silab–Itim, ang Punong Itim ng Kadiliman.

He was the main character yet everyone else appeared more important than he was. What was this story he was assigned to? In a futuristic world of magic and gadgets, he emerged from the depths which held no value in comparison to the great ones and the higher ups. The world was beautiful and he was considered one of the many blotches that tainted its beauty. The day he was killed, a cleansing was manifested. He, however, reincarnates into the real world - Earth. Reborn from a world of fantasy instigated by ink into the world of humans, he faces no better luck than his previous life in a book. Unfortunately for him, in this new life he is struck with an illness that makes his skin look red. People call him the "devil" and even his mother is scared of him. A world he couldn't understand yet, he understood. Who was this writer that created his story and why was he reincarnated into this strange world that refused to accept him either? What if more lies to writing? What if writing sparks up and opens up a world humans never knew existed? Prepared to learn about this "Earth", he sets into the great merchant city with the help of a shape-shifting system to become the greatest librarian and explore the truths that binds him to the library of his stories. He is Emmet Quinn, the devil in a strange world. [WPC June 2024 entry] _ _ _ Read on and enjoy the journey of Emmet Quinn! Your support is simply the most I could ask for! NB: The story is set in a futuristic Earth with a revolved humanity. However, this "Earth" is different from the Earth in real life. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/zsahn4yckr

In the glittering metropolis of Neo-Shanghai, fifty centuries into the future, old grudges are about to collide with unexpected destinies. Lin Wei and Qin Feng have been rivals since childhood, their competitive spirits constantly clashing. Years later, fate throws them together once more, but under drastically different circumstances. Lin Wei, a determined architect, finds herself interviewing at Stellaris Tech, a leading AI gadget corporation, unaware that the powerful and enigmatic CEO sitting across the table is none other than her infuriating childhood nemesis, Qin Feng. As their professional paths become entangled, the forced proximity ignites a complex web of emotions, stirring up old animosities while hinting at a deeper, more complicated connection. Can these lifelong rivals navigate the treacherous waters of corporate power and their own turbulent history, or will their forced interaction lead to an explosive clash of wills and perhaps, something more unexpected?

In the vast expanse of Astromeda's solar system, Meet Ben Ryder, a brilliant inventor struggling to make a modest living. His life takes a harrowing turn when an infamous terrorist escapes from the most secure prison. The fugitive, known as Korbin, is a man at war with himself. An ex-pilot who's cursed with formidable powers by a dark star. Suffering from a dissociative identity disorder, he yearns to cure himself and break free from his sinister alter ego, Xor'en, who strives to reshape the universe by corrupting worlds and turning species into malevolence. As chaos looms on the horizon, Ben assembles a ragtag crew, each with their own extraordinary abilities and cutting-edge gadgets. Driven by their personal motives to stop the reign of terror. Yet, they are not the sole seekers of the cosmic terrorist. Bounty hunters, military juggernauts, and desperate forces all converge on this interstellar battlefield. Pursuing a colossal bounty, offered to those who dare to confront and put an end to Korbin. Ben and his team will make high-stakes decisions, navigate treacherous cosmic terrains, and battle to protect many worlds from the overwhelming might of the universe-altering foe. Can Ben and his crew counter Korbin's malevolent quest, or will the universe be forever consumed by darkness? [NEW CHAPTERS EVERY SATURDAY]

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Meet Eren Idril, just your average Joe trying to navigate a world that's gone full sci-fi bonkers. We're talking flying cars, holographic pets, the whole shebang. But here's the kicker: amidst all the flashy gadgets and mind-bending tech, there's something even more mind-blowing going on—mana. Now, this ain't your run-of-the-mill magic trick. Nope, mana's the real deal, and only the elite, the cream of the crop, the Rankers, get to play with it. They're basically like the cool kids in high school, but with superpowers and a really fancy title. But here's where things get spicy. While everyone's busy flexing their mana muscles and living it up in this brave new world, there's trouble brewing on the horizon. Like, end-of-humanity kind of trouble. Turns out, Earth ain't the safe haven it used to be, and now folks are scrambling to find a new place to call home. Enter Eren Idril, the ultimate underdog in a world full of heroes and villains. He's not your typical protagonist, more like the guy you'd find chilling in the background, minding his own business. But when he stumbles upon a power that everyone else thinks is busted, well, let's just say things are about to get interesting. - Grayback

I was squatting on the steps of the Acropolis, clutching the terracotta goblets I had just bought, and watching this old man with bare feet bickering in the marketplace. The olive crown on his head was tilted to one side, his old robes were stained with mud, but his eyes shone as if they were burning through marble pillars. "Is this young Socrates?" I poked at the golden ball of light floating in the air. "Are you sure he's not a vagabond?" "Target Intelligence Level detected: SSS." The cold voice of the system sounded in the ear, "The host is advised to immediately perform the task of receiving students, remaining time: 2 hours 59 minutes." I touched the linen bag around my waist, which contained the system's "starter pack" - a bag of Skittles, two spring-loaded fist toys, and three glowing glass marbles. According to the instructions, these 21st century gadgets will conquer any ancient sage. "Get out of the way!" A rude roar interrupted my thoughts. Three strong men in purple cloaks pushed through the crowd, the leader with a bronze dagger at his side. Socrates, you are again deluding the citizens with your fallacies! The consul has decreed..." I jumped up and hit my lower back against the pillar and gasped in pain. The system said failure would turn me into a hamster, and I don't want to store food for winter on my fuzzy cheeks. When the strong man's fist was about to touch the tip of Socrates' nose, I swung my spring fist. "Snap!" Bronze wrist guards collide with plastic fists, and springs suddenly stretch like a silver snake around a strong man's wrist. The crowd exclaimed, and even Socrates widened his eyes. I slipped Skittles into his hand. "Taste this, the nectar of the gods from Mount Olympus." The blue-robed philosopher licked the colored candy hesitantly, and his gray beard popped up. "Sweet! And fruity! Young man, are you the atomic messenger of Democritus?" "Detected the target character's favorability +50%," the system's voice suddenly becomes cheerful, "invite the host to philosophical enlightenment." I stared at the ripped socks sticking out of the corner of Socrates' robe, and suddenly remembered what I had read in my high school textbook. In 399 BC, the philosopher would drink poisoned wine for "corrupting the youth." Now, like a child, he was handing out candy to the wildcats by the road, and the purple cloaks were stamping their feet with anger. "Sir," I pulled out the last item, "would you like to play a triage game?" The glowing glass marble rolled in the palm, reflecting a rainbow of light, "Truth is like this bead, every facet is a part of the truth." As soon as Socrates' fingers touched the marble, something strange happened. The pearl burst into the sky, casting holograms - a 3D model of the Academy of Athens 2,000 years later, with scholars in suits shuttling between the marble columns. The old philosopher was so excited that he knocked over the clay pot: "How beautiful! This is the embodiment of dialectics!" "Congratulations to the host for completing the first Act!" The system bursts into an electronic firecracker sound, "Acquire Skills: The Eye of Truth (can see through any sophistry)." Next time: Florence, Spring 1503. I took a last look at Socrates, surrounded by citizens, who was making a boat out of candy wrappers to play with a wild cat. As the golden swirls unfolded beneath my feet, I heard him ask, "What should a disciple call a teacher?" "Victor Fool." I laughed and jumped into the time tunnel, and suddenly the system screamed, "Warning! Skittles wrapper left in B.C. --"

The Rare Chap Chronicles In a roaring-steam 1920s metropolis where women run the guilds, command the skies and outnumber men a hundred to one, a single misplaced bow is legally a marriage proposal. Into this clock-work matriarchy tumbles Harold “Hal” Forsythe—modern British tinkerer, accidental heart-throb and the first freeborn man the capital has seen in three years. Declared “decorative inventory” by his tyrannical Aunt Effie, Hal would much rather earn a proper craft-licence, upgrade his dead-panned automaton valet and sip espresso in peace. Instead he’s auctioned off to ambitious duchesses, pursued by an aquamarine-haired air-commodore, and courted (with paperwork) by the dazzling Grandmaster Engineer Lady Octavia Brasswell—all while his kettle-powered gadgets keep rewriting the rules of rune-driven technology. From dirigible duels and dragon-shaped automatons to guild coups conducted with custard bombs, Hal’s quest for a dash of autonomy may just ignite a social revolution—assuming he survives the paparazzi humming-birds, the Guild Council’s “Male Stability Act,” and the small matter of choosing up to four officially approved wives. Think P. G. Wodehouse let loose in a steampunk isekai and you’ll be “decidedly, permanently—gruntled.”

Paris, 1937. A city cloaked in fog, secrets, and the scent of war. Émile Verhaeren, a disillusioned Belgian agent posing as a police inspector, is pulled into a deadly game when he's ordered to prevent the assassination of Kurt Reiner, a high-ranking German chancellor visiting France under complete secrecy. But Paris is teeming with shadows—spies from every side, femme fatales, corrupt diplomats, and ghosts from Émile’s past. As betrayal waits around every corner, Émile must navigate a labyrinth of lies, murders, and shifting alliances. The question isn’t just who wants Reiner dead— It’s who actually benefits if he lives. A noir thriller set against the backdrop of pre-war Europe, Shadows in Paris is a slow-burning tale of espionage, loyalty, and the cost of truth in a city where no one is ever truly innocent.

“Damn System, I’m Rich!” Buyan is a loser kid with the worst luck in town—until a mysterious system crashes into his life, offering outrageous missions like peeing in a bucket at school or blowing on a teacher’s underwear. The reward? Snacks, luxury gadgets, and soon... billions of cash. What begins as harmless mischief turns into chaotic fame. From knocking out cops (for $5 million), starring in random dramas, to kissing Cristiano Ronaldo during a match, Buyan becomes a worldwide absurd legend. But there’s a twist: the system isn’t eternal. “Find your heir,” it says, “because misfortune is inherited.” This isn’t an inspiring underdog story. This is the epic comedy of a dumb kid who got filthy rich thanks to one Damn System!

David traveled to America and became an inspector for the most powerful law enforcement agency, the IRS. On December 3, 2021, America Congress passed a piece of legislation. It stipulated that from now on, any criminal activity, whether smuggling, robbery, fraud, etc., had to pay full taxes to the IRS. Since then, David had become the nightmare of all criminals in America. Until one day, his blade reached towards the heads of Freemasonry and the Federal Reserve!